Stories to understand our world.
Since 1987, Wide Productions has initiated, developed and supported documentary projects exploring history, the changes shaping our societies, and the diversity of places and cultures. From pivotal chapters of history to contemporary challenges, the company champions distinctive perspectives and high editorial standards, creating stories that question and illuminate our world.
Alongside its documentaries, Wide Productions develops and produces magazine programmes and shows about discovery, interior design, food and lifestyle, combining creativity, a close connection to its subjects, and the pleasure of sharing knowledge.
Featured
VOD
Marielle Cafafa, la maestra
Virginie BERDA
Documentaires
Cosy
Caroline Boeglin
Magazines
VOD
Khaled Kelkal, la fabrique d'un monstre
Raphaël RUFFIER-FOSSOUL
Documentaires
VOD
11 septembre, une histoire française
Véronique LHORME
Documentaires
VOD
Primates en sursis, le combat d'Amandine
Pascal SARRAGOT
Documentaires
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SHINING A LIGHT ON THE PAST
History & Society
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SHINING A LIGHT ON THE PAST
History & Society
Since 1987, Wide Productions has developed historical and social documentaries exploring the events, commitments and upheavals that have shaped our world. Through investigations and human stories, the company revisits major chapters of history and their contemporary echoes.
With Le Choix des armes, a six-part documentary series broadcast on France 3, Wide explores the underground movements and political violence that marked France between 1975 and 1995. 11 septembre, une histoire française examines the links between France and the attacks that shook the world. Productions combining documentary rigour, archival research and distinctive perspectives to better understand our times.
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PERSPECTIVES ON THE WORLD
Places & People
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PERSPECTIVES ON THE WORLD
Places & People
From overseas territories to the most remote regions, Wide Productions explores the diversity of cultures, lifestyles and human experiences. Its documentaries give a voice to the people who sustain these places, while examining the social, cultural and environmental challenges they face.
In Miquelon, une île face au réchauffement climatique, the company tells the story of villagers fighting against rising sea levels. Moring, sur les routes de l'esclavage explores the cultural legacies connecting Madagascar, the Comoros, Réunion and Mozambique. These films combine human encounters, discovery and the sharing of knowledge, revealing both the richness and fragility of our world.
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THE JOY OF DISCOVERY
Magazines & Shows
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THE JOY OF DISCOVERY
Magazines & Shows
Beyond documentaries, Wide Productions conceives and produces magazine programmes on discovery, culture and lifestyle that accompany viewers in everyday life. Interior design, gastronomy, heritage and craftsmanship are opportunities to share encounters, ideas and inspiration.
With Cosy, an interior-design programme broadcast on France 3 Grand Est, the company opens the doors to distinctive homes and celebrates the talents, artisans and trends reinventing our living spaces. These shows embrace closeness, creativity and the pleasure of sharing, blending practical advice, discoveries and human stories.
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