Best Documentary

The Bay of Fundy, characterized by its vast submerged plains and spectacular tides, is a remarkable ecosystem where terrestrial and marine life coexist in harmony. This exceptional site is home to a rich biodiversity, hosting animal and plant species perfectly adapted to extreme environmental conditions. Beavers, migratory birds, whales, and even the formidable great white shark can be found here. The tides, among the highest in the world, shape the landscape and dictate the rhythm of life for the ecosystem’s inhabitants. From marine mammals to shorebirds, all depend on these nutrient-rich waters. This haven of life serves as an essential refuge while remaining the stage for a constant struggle for survival. Original title: Life in the Great Wetlands: Canada Follow us on social media : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BestDocumentaryTV

In June 1992, masked thieves robbed a bank in Seattle in broad daylight. This daring robbery marked the beginning of a wave of violence that would last four years. The bandits refined their technique with each new robbery. They leave few clues and make off with hundreds of thousands of dollars. The more violent they become, the greater the public pressure to stop them. The FBI agents force fate a little to stop the armed and desperate fugitives. Director : David Haycox, Bertrand Morin Scenario : Michael Ray Brown, Mark Marabella, Allison Erkelens Narrator : Anthony D. Call Cast : James Kallstrom, Edgar Aguirre, Kathy Allen, Lin Annas, Daniel Austin, Karen Batcher, Joel Becker TV series : The FBI Files 2001

The Central African Republic (CAR) has been mired in chaos since its independence in 1960, plagued by coups, civil war, and weak governance. Fourteen rebel groups control most of the country, with public services nearly nonexistent. While locals face dire conditions, foreign powers like Russia exploit CAR's instability, vying for influence through military and political interventions. Once involved, France's retreat has left many citizens feeling abandoned amid ongoing violence and exploitation.

This video explores the fascinating history of the Sumerians, humanity’s first known civilization, whose innovations shaped the modern world. It covers their remarkable achievements, including writing, the wheel, and urban planning, as well as their mastery over nature through irrigation and agriculture. Despite their brilliance, environmental challenges and resource depletion led to their decline. The Sumerians’ legacy, preserved in myth and history, highlights the fragility and enduring impact of ancient civilizations.

In the African savannah, every newborn must immediately assimilate two important concepts for its survival: recognition of its mother and identifying individuals of its own species. It's the beginning of a dangerous life. Follow us on social media : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BestDocumentaryTV

In the aftermath of 9/11, the hunt for Osama bin Laden became a global obsession. From Jalalabad’s ruined training camps to the treacherous caves of Tora Bora, this investigation uncovers how the elusive al-Qaeda leader evaded capture, despite relentless American and allied efforts. Following his trail through Pakistan’s tribal regions and beyond, where radical ideology thrives and terrorists train, the story explores the shadowy world of informants, double agents, and lawless zones. With insights into the power structures shielding him, this gripping narrative reveals how bin Laden, a symbol of global terror, continued to taunt the West. Directed by Paul Comiti

The legacy of the Stuarts through the eyes of a renowned aristocratic Welsh clan, looking at it from a new and unique perspective. Director : Lyndy Saville Cast : Kate Williams, Andrew Bicknell, Joseph Emms Full documentary Historic, drama King James I 00:00 Professor Kate Williams assesses the reign of King James I, England's first Stuart king. She explores how he claimed the English throne, fought the Thirty Years' War, and contended with the Gunpowder Plot. King Charles I 43:46 Professor Kate Williams examines the reign of Charles I, the king whose rule was marred by religious upheaval and, ultimately, a civil war that would lead to his beheading in 1649. King Charles II 01:24:45 With the death of Oliver Cromwell in 1658, King Charles II returns from exile. Professor Kate Williams studies his reign and events including both an outbreak of bubonic plague and the Great Fire of London. King James II 02:08:52 Professor Kate Williams reflects on the reign of King James II, the Catholic king whose rule lasted only three years and ended in his deposition during the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

This documentary follows the day-to-day life of a pair of barn owls as they raise their young on the Arctic tundra. Director: Fergus Beeley

With a population of nearly six million, Cape Town is the second city of South Africa. Many of the richest people in the country have ocean villas there. But there is a dark side to this breathtakingly beautiful city. Three thousand people a year are murdered in Cape Town, making it the most dangerous city in Africa.

Taking a look at the many factors that effected the Soviet Union's turbulent history. A look at how after five years of civil war in Russia, the Soviet Union is formed on 30 December 1922. Full episodes Part 1 - Red October to Barbarossa 00:00 Part 2 - 100th Anniversary 1922 44:56 Part 3 - Revolution and Dissolution 01:26:13

In this extraordinary report, follow the life of a group of lynx and their young in their natural environment. Director: Sigurd Tesche Follow us on social media : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BestDocumentaryTV

At the end of winter, many babies will be born. But right now, expectant parents are obsessed with one thing: finding a safe place to raise their young one. A great adventure for parents and for babies discovering the world. Follow us on social media : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/BestDocumentaryTV

A new world order is taking shape before our eyes. The Covid-19 pandemic showed the extent to which great powers are dependent on strategic products. The persistent shortage of semiconductors, essential to our daily lives, is reshaping geopolitical relations, fuelling inflation and increasing tensions between America and China. It is estimated that 10 million cars worldwide were not produced in 2021 because manufacturers did not have enough semiconductors. From the computer to the toaster via our tablets and our refrigerators, microprocessors or semiconductors equip all our daily devices. They are of national strategic importance powering all advanced military and civilian technologies. Yet while demand for the quantity and quality of semiconductors has been growing, the amount of places they are produced has been shrinking. Only a few countries have the specialised knowledge and ability to produce cutting-edge chips with 63% of all chips produced in Taiwan. That one island, which is already on the frontline of a superpower struggle between the US and China, dominates production means that the world’s economies are dependent on the stability of Taiwan. So what can be done to secure microprocessors? And how is the battle for semiconductors already affecting our daily lives? Director : Nicolas Vescovacci

On a chilly afternoon in 1989, in Quantico, Virginia, Navy Captain Shirley Russell vanishes. Dedicated to her work, her colleagues are convinced she hasn't simply gone AWOL. FBI agents soon meet with her husband, a retired Navy officer himself, whose behavior seems odd. To make matters worse, he’s been trying to scrub away what appears to be a bloodstain from his home. There’s no body, no weapon, and no witnesses, yet through a meticulous investigation, the FBI uncovers the suspect's violent past and proves he is responsible for this premeditated murder. Director : Jeffrey Fine Scenario : Peter G. Gillespie, David O'Donnell, Allison Erkelens Narrator : Anthony D. Call Cast : James Kallstrom, Johnny Alonso, Steve Altes, Bently Anderson, Don Austin, Beth Avery TV series : The FBI Files 2001

Nathanaël takes us to Costa Rica, in search of the dreaded spearhead snake and the captivating, highly toxic little strawberry frog. He then comes face to face with a crocodile. Director: Nathanaël Maury

In this series, we’ll be investigating some of London’s most notorious and intriguing crimes. Using re-enactment, expert interviews, testimony from the courts, police records as well as archive film and photography, each episode will bring to life crimes that have captured the imagination during the last 100 years. Season 1 The Bermondsey Horror 00:00 In The Shadow Of Jack 43:24 Finding Dr Crippen 01:25:29 The Brides In The Bath Killer 02:07:36

The Scythians, skilled horsemen and nomadic conquerors, built a feared Empire in the vast Eurasian steppe between the 9th and 2rd century B.C. The only remaining traces of this people are their graves: the Kourganes. Director: Marc Jampolsky Writers: Sari Akela, Marc Jampolsky Stars: Lemmy Constantine, Henri-Paul Francfort Awards: Youth Jury Prize, Researchers' Film Festival 2001, Nancy (France) Special Jury Mention, Filmobidos Festival, Obidos, Portugal - May 2001 Best archaeological film Award, Human Adventure Festival 2001,Castellana Grotte (Italy) Grand Jury Award, Nyon Archaeological Film Festival 2001 (Switzerland) Audience Award, Nyon Festival, Switzerland - March 2001 Bronze Medal, New York Film Festival 2001, (USA) Grand Prix de l'Aventure Scientifique, Festival du Scoop 2000, Angers (France)

Nathanaël travels to Uganda, where the East African savannah meets the Central African jungle. His primary objective: to flush out the dreaded Gabon viper, whose venomous fangs are the longest in the world. Director : Nathanaël Maury

The story of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich intricately intertwined with the twists and turns of Russian politics. From Mikhail Gorbachev’s perestroika to the economic hardship of the Yeltsin years, Abramovich made his way to becoming an insider in Vladimir Putin’s mafia state. This film traces his life from his childhood as an orphan in the Soviet era, to his role as an oil magnate with his yachts, his villas, including in the South of France. Not to mention his time as the owner of Chelsea Football Club, which he was forced to sell due to sanctions. His life is like the story of a perfect tightrope walker, balanced between Putin and the West, shrouded in secrecy and ambiguity. We reveal how he built his fortune, much of which is currently under sanctions. And also how he betrayed his old friend and mentor, Boris Berezovsky, who was found hanged in his bathroom just six months after fighting, and losing, a dramatic court case against Abramovich in London. It is difficult to guess what Faustian bargain Abramovich has made with Vladimir Putin, which allows him to navigate through the troubled waters of Russian politics. Roman Abramovich has never given an interview. Director Stéphane Bentura, who was based in Moscow as a journalist, investigated Abramovich over several months, tracing his connections in Russia, Lithuania, the UK and Portugal. He found first-hand witnesses to the big moments of Abramovich’s life, as well as exclusive archive and rare footage. Abramovich is as powerful as he is elusive, a man who continually covers his tracks. This film reveals the inside story of his life. Director : STÉPHANE BENTUR

00:00 Vietnam and the War Vietnam's early history, its people, dynastic struggles and invasions. The French, the Japanese in WWII and the rise of communism in 1941. The emergence of Ho Chi Minh, nationalism into communism. The effect of the domino theory, JFK's assassination and the Gulf of Tonkin incident. The US were drawn into conflict. 42:25 The TV War In 1968 the Vietcong Tet Offensive turned the tide, the TV war began in full, anti-war demos, the Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy assassinations and My Lai massacre the war was now being shown on the nightly news for the first time. Over half a million US troops are deployed. 01:24:12 Fallout & Recovery In 1972 Nixon orders the majority of US troops back. In 1974, after Watergate, he resigns. The US embassy is evacuated on April 30th 1975. In Vietnam the South face a backlash from the North and US veterans face dishonour and neglect back home. Today Vietnam is the world's second largest coffee producer, still ruled by a communist government and moving at the pace of China. Director: Lyndy Saville

Following the Rwandan genocide, where nearly 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed, survivors continue their fight for justice. This documentary follows Alain and Dafrosa Gauthier as they uncover and document the lives of suspected genocidaires living freely in France. Despite international warrants, many suspects evade justice, highlighting gaps in France's legal system and the enduring struggle for accountability and recognition of Rwanda’s victims. Director : D'Arthuis Manolo

Werner Boote presents an up-close and personal view of the controversial and fascinating material that has found its way into every facet of our daily lives: plastic. He takes us on a journey around the globe, showing that plastics have become a threat for both environment and human health. Director: Werner Boote

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the Ministry of the Interior and Justice formed a new division to investigations cases of possible war crimes and crimes against humanity. By early June, the Prosecutor’s office had documented more than 14,000 alleged Russian war crimes, identified more than 600 suspects and initiated proceedings against approximately 80 of them. It’s the first time investigations into war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide have been carried out during the actual conflict. The priority: to quickly determine who did what, where, when and on the orders of which superior. It is also a way of countering Russian propaganda: collecting the immediate evidence will ensure that war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine are not, as in Grozny and Syria, forgotten by history. We follow the prosecutors, forensic investigators and cyber police through the course of three specific investigations. The rape of two women in Berestyanka by two Russian soldiers. The attack by 10 cluster bombs in Kharkiv which caused the death of 10 people, including an eight month-old baby and wounded 37 others. And launching 240 missiles and occupying the village of Kozacha Lopan near Kharkiv. Two Russian soldiers stand accused of launching 80 of the missiles. Through these three investigations, we show how the war crimes units prepare solid cases, both for the Ukrainian justice system and for the international criminal court. How these teams collect evidence and find witnesses. How they establish who was responsible and how they try to deliver justice. Director: Elizabeth Drévillon