Cultural partnerships
To broaden your knowledge
Since 1945, UNESCO has been contributing to peace by promoting international cooperation in education, science, culture, communication and information. Implementing its programmes is dependent on the expertise and knowledge of leading scientists, researchers and creators. We meet these experts and discover UNESCO's impact across the world.
Exceptional predators, admired or feared mammals, felines are one of the best-represented animal families. But how much do we really know about them? Be surprised by the thirty-eight species of felines that live on Earth. Conferences proposed by the National Museum of Natural History (Paris) in the exhibition-event 'Felines'.
For the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Collège de France, in partnership with France Culture, has organised a major cycle of round-table discussions to accompany the arrival of the Games. Seven discussions, each a dialogue between science and sport, have been timetabled from February to July 2024.
As a city of love or everyday life, of memory or romance, discover Paris through eight unique perspectives. From a flowery idyll to a place of mystery. With "Paris vu par...", the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, the SCELF and TV5MONDE are giving a new generation of filmmakers a chance to express themselves. Marvel at the beauty of their vision.
As part of the celebrations to commemorate the centenary of the birth of the internationally-known Canadian artist Jean Paul Riopelle, an immersive exploration of the fascinating imaginary world of this avant-garde grand master of the visual arts with the special programme "Riopelle: 100 ans d'inspiration" (Riopelle, 100 years of inspiration). Presented in collaboration with the Riopelle Foundation and its partners.
The story of UNESCO is that of ideas which changed the world: biosphere reserves, world heritage, the ethics of science and the genome, major campaigns in favour of education. An organisation that works actively to bring cultures closer together, its mandate, given the challenges faced today, is more pertinent than ever: the world needs education, culture and a sharing of knowledge. The world needs humanity.
The Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine pays tribute to Notre-Dame de Paris through a course of lectures and debates dedicated to a better understanding of the building in its cultural and urban context, and to answering the questions raised by the rebuilding of those areas damaged by the fire.
To raise awareness of the veritable wealth offered by our natural heritage, "Tour de France de la Biodiversité" invites you to discover the nature reserves, forests, wetlands and emblematic species to be found along the route taken by the Tour de France cycle race. A programme proposed by the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (Paris).
Recognised as the father of Ivorian literature, Bernard Binlin Dadié died in 2019 at 103. Having lived through a century of history, his views are clearly stamped on his innumerable writings. A look back at the turbulent career of a visionary who fought for the dignity of his fellow citizens.
All the world's vegetables have come together with just one idea in mind: to find themselves on every plate and make every child love them. For that, they each pass before the judges and offer the very best of themselves, in the hope of being awarded the highest marks.
Within the city of Mboa Matanda, the Crab and Cayman districts have been doing battle for centuries. Tasked with restoring peace, General Dibombè organises a wrestling tournament between the champions of the different districts. But then he finds himself facing General Essoka, the man who had murdered his family.
North-East Congo in the 1930s. The resistance movement against the Belgian colonial power takes many different forms. Anyoto, or Leopard Men, attack their victims as a leopard attacks its prey. One of their leaders is arrested and executed. For the settlers he's a terrorist; for the Congolese, a resistance hero.
In a polygamous Muslim family, Aladji takes a fourth wife, Sakina. Welcomed by Aissatou and Nafissa, his first and third wives, Djaili is jealous and keeps her distance. When Sakina finds it difficult remaining without news of her husband, Aissatou decides it's time to explain the principle of "walaandé".
Cameroon. Recently, 40 year-old Franck has begun to find the behaviour of his father, Bayo, strange and irrational. The diagnosis is unforgiving: it's Alzheimer's disease. Franck employs a carer, Rachel, to keep an eye on him but the 20 year-old woman herself suffers from a serious kidney disorder...
In gnawa tradition, a true maalem (master musician) is someone who makes their own musical instrument. Here, the gnawa maalem Essaddiq has damaged his sintir and must make a new one according to the traditional process. For him, it is unthinkable to play an instrument made by someone else.
The president of the Republic of Zogbeland wants to stand down in favour of his vice-president. The next day, his suicide is announced. His son Michel, returning to his homeland to investigate this suspicious death, has to confront his mother, the formidable and ambitious first lady, already imagining herself president...
Only just crowned king, Soundiata Keïta has the heavy responsibility of ensuring the strict application of the new rules for the kingdom that he himself decreed: the Manden Charter. With humour and benevolence, he shoulders the role of sovereign and sets out to make Mali as prosperous as possible.
After years of exile, Moutari Wara is allowed to return to his home country but on one condition: that he doesn't get involved in politics. But when the municipal elections are organised early, Aïcha, one of his law students, pushes him to get involved personally against corruption and cronyism.
Nubu, a young boy curious about everything, tends to blunder from one mistake to the next as he learns about life. Fortunately Yara, his sensible well-behaved older sister, always has the time to explain things, offering the perfect opportunity for Nubu to immerse himself in his favourite world: comic books.
