Documentary cinema guide

The 30 Meter Wave season 3: the extreme surfers return

The 30-Meter Wave, the HBO documentary series about big-wave surfers directed by Garrett McNamara, returns for a season 3 on Max on May 2, 2025.

Les Sportives en Lumière: a documentary film festival on women's sport at cinema le Méliès

For the third time, the "Les Sportives en Lumière" festival takes place at the Méliès cinema in Montreuil, to highlight women's sport through a number of documentaries directed by women.

Pangolin: Chemins de vie, a moving wildlife documentary

Directed by Pippa Ehrlich, Pangolin: Paths of Life follows the story of a man and a baby pangolin rescued from animal trafficking, available on Netflix.

Flight 3054: A tragedy foretold - a series on the Congonhas disaster

Scheduled for release on Netflix on April 23, 2025, the documentary series A Tragedy Foretold: Flight 3054 looks back at the worst plane crash in Latin America, in São Paulo in 2007.

France-Brazil 2025 season: meeting/debate on Amazonia at the André Malraux Library

As part of the France-Brazil 2025 Season, the André Malraux Library is hosting a meeting-debate on June 19, 2025, around the film "La Chute du ciel", to reflect on the threats facing the Amazon and its peoples.

The Oklahoma City Bombing: Terror in America, a documentary on the 1995 bombing

The American documentary The Oklahoma City Bombing: Terror Over America, directed by Greg Tillman, looks back at the 1995 bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City, the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.

A doctor for peace: a documentary about one man's resilience and peaceful struggle

Directed by Tal Barda, A Physician for Peace follows the exceptional career of Palestinian peace activist Izzeldin Abuelaish, in cinemas from April 23, 2025.

Becoming: Violette Dorange's inspiring route to the Vendée Globe

The documentary Devenir follows sailor Violette Dorange in her ambition to take part in the Vendée Globe. An immersive tale of perseverance and surpassing oneself, available on Disney+ on April 2, 2025.

Galapagos sea lions: a tale of initiation into the heart of the wilderness

A Disneynature documentary directed by Hugh Wilson and Keith Scholey, Sea Lions of the Galapagos follows the initiatory journey of a young male, narrated by Emmanuel Curtil. Available from April 21, 2025 on Disney+.

Le Poète du Piano: Cine-concert in tribute to Ventsislav Yankoff

Cine-concert in tribute to an emblematic figure of the classical music scene. On Tuesday April 29 at 7pm, join us at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute to discover a great musician.

Tardes de soledad: Albert Serra explores bullfighting through the journey of Andrés Roca Rey

The documentary Tardes de soledad, directed by Albert Serra, offers an immersion into the life of bullfighter Andrés Roca Rey. Presented at the San Sebastian Festival 2024, where it won the Coquille d'Or, the film will be released in French cinemas on March 26, 2025.

Missing: The Long Island Killer - a chilling investigation into a landmark murder case

Documentary filmmaker Liz Garbus (Lost Girls) revisits the case of the Long Island serial killer who terrorized New York for over a decade. A captivating investigation to discover on Netflix.

Dior: a free documentary on Maria Grazia Chiuri, the Maison's artistic director

Dior launches HER DIOR, a powerful documentary celebrating Maria Grazia Chiuri's feminist commitment, alongside inspiring women artists. A perfect blend of fashion and activism, signed Loïc Prigent, to discover for free on YouTube.

Gold & Greed: A ruthless treasure hunt - The quest that fascinated America

Gold & Greed: A Ruthless Treasure Hunt looks back at Forrest Fenn's incredible treasure hunt, which led thousands to risk their lives to find a chest full of gold and jewels. A fascinating documentary to be discovered on Netflix from March 27, 2025.

Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party - A new documentary on Paramount+.

Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party, directed by Cameron Crowe, is an exceptional music documentary that delves into the world of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers at the dawn of the MTV era. Available on Paramount+ from March 12, 2025.

F*ckin' Fred - A delirious mockumentary by a freewheeling Jonathan Cohen

The documentary-drama F*ckin' Fred : Comme un Léopard by Clément Cotentin mixes reality and fiction with Jonathan Cohen and Orelsan. Available from February 27 on Prime Video.

Chaos: The Manson Family Murders - the documentary that calls everything into question

Directed by Errol Morris, Chaos: The Manson Family Murders explores the darker side of the Manson affair, blending conspiracy, CIA, LSD and media manipulation. Available from March 7, 2025 on Netflix, this documentary promises an unprecedented reading of one of the most significant crimes of the 20th century.

Twister: In the midst of a tornado - an immersive documentary at the heart of chaos

Directed by Alexandra Lacey, Twister: In the Midst of a Tornado tells the story of young people in Joplin, Missouri, trapped by a devastating tornado in 2011. Available from March 19, 2025 on Netflix, this documentary offers intense immersion through real footage shot by local residents.

L'affaire Pelicot: a moving documentary about a historic trial

Available on Max from February 26 and broadcast on ID on April 13, L'affaire Pelicot : un procès pour l'histoire looks back at one of the most shocking crimes in French legal history, and the courage of a woman who chose to bring justice to the public.

On the pitch: Major League Soccer: immersion in the heart of North American soccer

With On the Field: Major League Soccer, this documentary series offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at MLS, with privileged access to players, coaches and clubs. Available from February 21, 2025.