Kwanza brings exciting new slate of factual programming at MIPCOM

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The Maya Civilization has baffled historians for centuries with its unprecedented prowess in Math, Astronomy, and Engineering. All that was left of the Maya seemed to only be the ruins of giant pyramids, but the most recent discoveries from archaeological excavations reveal much more: lost citadels in the Guatemalan jungle found around Tikal, a sacred cenote at Chichen Itza, and underground network of tunnels discovered at Teotihuacan. 

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Erected by Ramses II, Abu Simbel colossal temples defied all of the norms at the time. Through the use of computer graphics and interviews with the world’s leading experts, unfold the secrets of the 8th wonder of the world

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Since generations, the moai have been one of the most famous archeological and architectural mystery on earth. How were these giant statued carved around the island ? Thanks to CGI and insights from the most renown experts, shake up popular beliefs and discover Rapa Nui’s building techniques.

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How was a simple rocky hill transformed into a monumental and immortal masterpiece? How did Ancient Greece’s engineers and architects pull-of such a technical feat? Thanks to CGI and with the help of the foremost international experts, we’ll uncover the secrets of Athen’s sumptuous complex of temples and monuments

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How did the eternal city, birthplace of all the great monotheistic religions, survive throughought the ages? From the ancient Roman quarters to Hezekiah’s tunnel, get to know the mysteries of the Holy City’s construction!

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Discover this masterpiece of the Moorish architecture like never before: from the building techniques of the fortress, to the delicacy and the refinement of the decorative fixtures, prepare to be awed by the Jewel of Andalusia!

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Go behind the scenes of the controversial first term of Donald Trump. With interviews from the most eminent American journalists, former collaborators of the president and exclusive archive footage, we look back at Donald Trump’s 4 years in office and, in the midst of a global sanitary crisis, the impact the president had on American democracy.

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Immerse yourself in the greatest naval battles of the 20th Century. Thanks to ultra-realistic 3D CGI, experts have recreated the iconic warships that fought them and have given life to these legendary clashes of titans.

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They have no nose, thick lips, hate the rain, and live 4,000 metres above sea level. Snub-nosed monkeys are definitely unlike any other! Found on the highest peaks, this endangered species is still a mystery. For one year, a team of scientists will follow them to learn more about their strange snow-bound behaviors. Filmed in ultra high-definition, this group of monkeys will take us on a journey of discovery into the unknown lands of north-western China!

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Alana is a phenomenon of nature: like all her peers living in the tall grass, she can perform antics worthy of the most gifted monkeys and build astonishing nests! But, now considered an endangered species, she has to fight for her survival. Told on a minute scale, from the mouse’s point of view, this one-off follows the adventures of the grassland's tiny acrobat! 

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A cricket gratin, a maggot salad…this might be our diet of tomorrow. As we’ll soon have 10 billions of mouth to feed, insects seem to be the ultimate problem-solver. But the insects diet also comes with a good number of problems: what species is the most nutritive to consume? Will we really be capable of overcoming our prejudice to save the world?

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The Château of Chantilly’s 215-hectare park is the most beautiful creation of André Le Nôtre, the royal landscape architect. What he failed to do in Versailles, he succeeded in doing in Chantilly! Thanks to experts and 3D imaging, discover the architectural masterpieces of the centuries-old castle, including the largest stables in Europe and the first fountains in the world to work 24/7!  

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With this collection of three documentaries, discover the everyday lives of nomadic people around the world. From a touring opera troupe in China, a travelling cinema in India and a mobile clinic in the steppes of Mongolia, we embark on a cultural and human adventure on the road, a fight to maintain traditions in a constantly and rapidly changing world.