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Tehachapi: JR explores forgotten lives behind bars

With Tehachapi, artist JR signs an immersive and poignant documentary that explores the life of inmates in a California maximum-security prison.

Elton John: Never Too Late - The revealing documentary on Disney+: the trailer

Elton John: Never Too Late, a moving documentary by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish on Elton John's early life and 50-year career, available December 13, 2024 on Disney+.

Bread and Roses: Jennifer Lawrence documentary on Afghan women on Apple TV+.

Bread and Roses, Sahra Mani's documentary about Afghan women under the Taliban, produced by Jennifer Lawrence, is due on Apple TV+ on November 22, 2024.

as1one: the historic creation of an Israeli-Palestinian pop group facing up to global challenges

as1one, a moving documentary series, tells the story of the creation of the world's first Israeli-Palestinian pop group. A musical and human adventure available on Paramount+ from December 4, 2024.

John Williams in Tokyo: a concert event celebrating the film music legend

John Williams in Tokyo, available December 27, 2024 on Disney+, immerses us in an exceptional concert in which the film music legend returns to Japan after a thirty-year absence, accompanied by the Saito Kinen Orchestra.

The secret life of animals: a fascinating documentary on their ingenious behavior

The Secret Life of Animals, narrated by Hugh Bonneville, reveals the extraordinary strategies animals use to meet the challenges of everyday life. Available on Apple TV+ from December 18, 2024.

Brian Jones and the Rolling Stones: a never-before-seen portrait of rock's rebel genius

Brian Jones and the Rolling Stones traces the life of the visionary founder of the Rolling Stones, through exclusive interviews and never-before-seen archive footage. Directed by Nick Broomfield, this documentary explores the band's internal tensions and the unique legacy of Brian Jones.

Anatomy of a comeback: an exclusive immersion in Renault's revolution on Prime Video

Anatomy of a Comeback goes behind the scenes at Renault Group, recounting its incredible transformation after a major crisis, to be discovered from December 13, 2024 on Prime Video.

Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron: a unique behind-the-scenes look at Studio Ghibli

This documentary by Kaku Arakawa explores the making of Miyazaki's latest film, with privileged behind-the-scenes access to Studio Ghibli and seven years of archives. Available exclusively in cinemas on November 21 and 22, 2024.

BEATLES '64: immerse yourself in the Beatles' first historic visit to the United States

With BEATLES '64, Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi offer a never-before-seen documentary on the Beatles' first American tour in 1964. Available on Disney+ from November 29, 2024.

Cold Case: Who killed the mini-miss? A chilling investigation into the murder of JonBenét Ramsey

With Cold Case: Who Killed the Mini-Miss? director Joe Berlinger revisits the JonBenét Ramsey case, one of America's most high-profile unsolved crimes. A series to be discovered on Netflix from November 25, 2024.

Buy Now: a shock documentary on the manipulations of major brands

With Buy Now: These Brands That Manipulate Us, discover how brands influence our choices. This documentary by the Oscar-winning team goes behind the scenes of consumer strategies.

Piece By Piece - documentary on Pharrell Williams in Lego animation: Our opinion and trailer

Piece By Piece, the animated Lego® film about the life of Pharrell Williams, arrives in cinemas on November 20, 2024. Starring Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, and Justin Timberlake, this feature-length film revisits the artist's career, brick by brick.

L'Ombre du Commandant, Daniela Völker's documentary to be released in November

Daniela Völker's documentary The Shadow of the Commander explores the confrontation between Rudolf Höss's son and his father's story, in cinemas November 6, 2024.

Larger Than Life: a nostalgic look at boy bands on Paramount+.

The documentary Larger Than Life, available November 13 on Paramount+, traces the rise and legacy of boy bands, from their global success to their fascinating behind-the-scenes stories.

Lost Children: an immersive documentary about heroic survival in the Amazon jungle

Coming to Netflix on November 14, Lost Children tells the story of four children's survival in the Colombian jungle, as seen by Oscar-winning director Orlando von Einsiedel.

Placebo: This Search For Meaning, the never-before-seen documentary at the cinema

Attention Placebo fans! The famous alternative rock band led by Brian Molko is being honored with a brand-new documentary. Entitled "This Search For Meaning" and directed by Oscar Sansom, the film looks back at Placebo's career, from its dazzling beginnings to the present day. The film will be shown at a single screening on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

The Return of the King: The fall and rise of Elvis Presley Netflix documentary on Elvis' comeback

Immerse yourself in the triumphant return of Elvis Presley in 1968 with The Return of the King, an exclusive documentary from November 13 on Netflix.

Martha Stewart, an American icon: The journey of the first self-made female billionaire on Netflix

Martha Stewart, An American Icon, directed by R.J. Cutler, delves into the life of the legendary Martha Stewart through exclusive interviews and intimate stories. Available on Netflix from October 30, 2024, this documentary explores the incredible rise of this pioneer who turned her dream into an empire.

Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery - a documentary on the origin of the cryptocurrency on Max

Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery , an original HBO documentary directed by Cullen Hoback, explores the mysterious origins of Bitcoin and its anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Available from October 9 on Max.