PRESALES / FALL 2019 HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS AN EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY THAT EXAMINES THE RISE AND FALL OF THE NAZI REGIME THROUGH ITS ECONOMIC SYSTEM. June 1940: Hitler launches tanks and troops across France, Belgium and Holland. Yet Germany is impoverished, has few raw materials, and no oil or currency. How did the Nazis manage to set of the cataclysm of WWII with little money and a weak economy? Based on the work of a new generation of French, British and German historians, our flm takes an economic, industrial and fnancial approach to the Third Reich, exploring the inner workings of the Nazi system through key characters who have been overshadowed by history (Hjalmar Schacht, Dr Georg Von Schnitzler, Fritz Sauckel, Erich Müller…). Thanks to 3D animation and a new approach to archives, BLOOD MONEY: INSIDE THE this flm will reveal how the Nazis were able to weave their violent, racist views into every thread of the German economy, from large-scale industry to small businesses to NAZI ECONOMY agriculture, research and fnance, creating a model whose main management tools were theft and mass murder, and Documentary Film 2x45’ & 90’ whose ultimate goal was war and the destruction of Europe. By Gil Rabier Historic Advisor: Olivier Wieviorka Produced by Gogogo Films for ARTE France Delivery: Fall 2020 3 HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS RELIVE THE THREE DAYS THAT PLUNGED GERMANY INTO ONE OF THE MOST TERRIFYING DICTATORSHIPS OF THE 20TH CENTURY. 1934: From June 29 to July 2, Hitler achieved a wave of killings within his own camp, and even eliminated his only real friend, the SA emblematic leader Ernst Röhm. But what really happened during "The Night of the Long Knives"? Was Hitler in full control of the destructive power he personifed? Through the historical reconstruction of the three nights that marked Hitler’s fnal steps to absolute power, this flm sheds light on a major turning point in the history of Nazi Germany, documenting how events unfolded, with the help THE NIGHT OF THE of historians, archive footage and motion graphic design. LONG KNIVES: HITLER’S Contributors: Ian Kershaw & Richard J. Evans (UK), Volker FIRST CRIME Ullrich, Peter Longerich & Götz Aly (Germany) Documentary Film 52’ & 90’ By Gérard Puechmorel Produced by Les Films en Vrac for ARTE France Delivery: Early 2020 4 HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS AFTER THE WORLDWIDE SUCCESS OF THE FIRST SEASON AND ITS RECORD RATINGS ON ARTE, THE NEW SEASON IS COMING SOON! Myths die hard, and 20th century history is no exception. Even today, we hold popular beliefs we take for Evangelical truths. As such, we believe the Normandy landings were a tremendous victory for the Allies, Switzerland never took sides during WWII and Pope John Paul II would bring the Vatican into the modern age. Of course these notions contain some truth, but they contradict the historical reality by denying its complexity. What if the truth were slightly diferent? Through an exploration of great myths, this full archive collection revisits, with a modern treatment, key moments of HISTORY UNCOVERED, the 20th century from a new perspective, bringing elements to SEASON II light that have been forgotten or sometimes overshadowed. Episodes: Documentary Series 6x52’ - D-Day: a Resounding Victory or Stroke of Luck? By Bernard George, Cédric Condom, Philippe Saada, - Switzerland and WWII: Neutrality or Double-Dealing? Christiane Ratiney, Mickael Gamrasni & Déborah Ford - The Denazifcation of Germany, a Failure? Artistic Directors: David Korn-Brzoza & Olivier Wieviorka - The British Empire: a Model of Decolonization? Produced by Cinétévé for ARTE France - John Paul II, a Modern or Conservative Pope? Delivery: End of 2020 - Ronald Reagan, the unexpected political animal? 5 HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS AN INTIMATE BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THE MONUMENTAL EFFORT TO REBUILD NOTRE DAME, RETRACING ITS TUMULTUOUS 850-YEAR HISTORY. On the evening of April, 15, 2019, the world watched in stunned silence as Notre Dame de Paris burned. Thought to be eternal, the cathedral nearly disappeared in the fames, reminding that even the greatest and most famous masterpieces of architecture are mortal. But Notre Dame is not dead and now begins a massive restoration. How to proceed to restore the most magnifcent Gothic cathedral ever built? Will the new cathedral feature a replica of the original or a brand-new crown as a symbol of the 21st century? The answers may lie in Notre Dame’s complex past. From its frst stone laid in 1163 to its restoration in 1844 and the present day, the cathedral survived centuries of France’s turbulent REBUILDING NOTRE DAME, past. OUR LADY OF PARIS Capturing revolutionary restoration techniques as Notre Dame de Paris returns to life, and capitalizing upon exclusive Documentary Film 2x52’ & 90’ 4K access to 3D-scans of the cathedral before the fre - made By Vincent Amouroux by Vassar College Professor Andrew Tallon -, and thanks to Produced by ZED & Show of Force for ARTE France architects, historians and archaeologists, this documentary Delivery: End of 2021 will trace the great saga of this iconic church. 6 HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS THE STORY OF AMERICA’S WHITE SUPREMACIST ORGANIZATION: THE KU KLUX KLAN. KKK: Three letters that instantly conjure images of hooded processions, public lynchings, and churches in fames. These shocking scenes continue to haunt our collective memory and summon up the darkest chapters of American history. From the abolition of slavery in 19th century to the populism of the inter-war period, from the civil rights struggle of the 1950s and 1960s to the recent riots in Charlottesville, the history of the Ku Klux Klan is inseparable from that of the United States. But what do we really know about this secret society? How has it managed to perpetuate itself right up to the present day? On what hatreds and fears has the Klan fueled? What resistance have civil society and democratic institutions ofered to it? And what does its story tell us about America’s KU KLUX KLAN, relationship to its minorities? Through the secret history of the Ku Klux Klan, from its AN AMERICAN STORY creation to the present day, this flm will explore more than a century of racial segregation and racism, bringing together Documentary Film 2x52’ & 90’ numerous archive images and interviews with historians and By David Korn-Brzoza witnesses who have faced the violence of the Klan. Produced by ROCHE Productions for ARTE France Delivery: September 2020 Episode 1: 1865 – 1944, The Invisible Empire Episode 2: 1945 – 2020, America Burning HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS AN INTIMATE AND UNPRECEDENTED PORTRAIT OF GRACE KELLY THROUGH THE EYES OF HER FAMILY. Considered one of the most beautiful actresses of her time, Grace Kelly remains an icon today. Her life and career are well documented, from her work in Hollywood to her marriage to Prince Rainier and her tragic death in a car accident in 1982. But do we know the inside story? Who really was Grace Kelly? Thanks to an exclusive agreement with the Principality of Monaco, this documentary will tell Grace’s life story as it’s never been told before, through the eyes of those close to her and who loved her, including her children – notably Prince Albert of Monaco – her grandchildren, cousins, and friends. For the frst time, the Grimaldi family has given access to its private archives, much of which has never been made public before, and agreed to talk us through this intimate material. HER NAME WAS This comprises many flms shot in 8mm, 16mm and super-8 by Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier themselves, which reveal GRACE KELLY a mother who is quite diferent to the ofcial image: Free, vibrant, surrounded by her children and participating in Documentary Film 52’ & 90’ family life. By Serge de Sampigny Produced by Patrick Spica A look back on an icon with a tragic destiny. Delivery: Summer 2020 8 HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS THE EPIC STORY OF THE HOUSE OF FABERGÉ, FROM THE RISE OF AN ‘ARTIST JEWELLER’ IN 19TH CENTURY IMPERIAL RUSSIA TO THE ENDURING LEGACY OF FABERGÉ TODAY. For over a century, the name Fabergé has evoked the world’s most extravagant Easter Eggs. Today, the Imperial Eggs, as they came to be called, continue to enjoy an unmatched position in the history of the decorative arts. But the work of Fabergé goes well beyond that. He designed a range of other work of high quality and intricate details, that took the art world by storm, provoking the passion of thousands of collectors across the planet. Fabergé broke the codes of traditional jewellery and created an exceptional industry. To mark the 100th anniversary of his death, this flm immerses us into the incredible universe the House of Fabergé invented. FABERGÉ, THE MAKING Above the eggs, it retraces the destiny of the Fabergé Clan, and explores its entire work. An exceptional human adventure that took place in a declining Russian Empire about to be OF A LEGEND swept away by the revolution. Documentary Film 52’ 4K By Jean-Pierre Cottet Produced by Martange Production for ARTE France Delivery: Early 2020 TO MARK THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF FABERGÉ’S DEATH 9 HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS BRINGING THE GREATEST CITIES OF THE ANCIENT WORLD BACK TO LIFE. Athens, Alexandria, Tikal and Rome: These legendary cities are some of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. And yet, they still have not revealed all their secrets. Built as temples of knowledge, these extraordinary cities were the beating heart of the ancient world. How did they come up to life? What was it like to live there? How did they become such centers of learning and invention? From the 5th century BC to the Roman Empire, this compelling documentary series will bring back to life the greatest ancient cities at the height of their powers.