In 2017, foreign sales of French audiovisual productions again set new records. According to research conducted by the CNC and TVFI, documentaries generated 35.5 million euros, up by 1.2% on 2016. France tv distribution has one of the country’s most impressive documentary catalogues and plays an important role in the dissemination of French culture and creativity worldwide. The latest MIPCOM trade fair was held in Cannes, providing France tv distribution with an opportunity to review the success of its line-up.

Documentary series are a newly growing trend promoted by France tv distribution. After the success of the Apocalypsecollection, our aim is to create high-potential brands set in a timeline, such as Mysteries of the giants and The Real war of thrones.

The scientific series Mysteries of the giants is produced by French Connection Films (6×52′) for France 4 and France 5. It has already been sold in 80 countries including  China, South Korea, Italy, Denmark, Russia and Hungary. It was presented at the last MIPCOM’s 4K conference to an audience of specialists, promoting its Ultra HD ambitions.

Also shown in 80 countries, Season 1 of The Real war of thrones is produced by Pernel Media (4×45′). This historical series has achieved excellent viewer figures on France 5 – an average of 1.2 million – and proved highly successful internationally. It has been shown in Europe, Asia, North America, Africa and Oceania, especially in countries such as Germany, China Canada, Nigeria and Australia.

Season 2 was recently launched at the latest MIPCOM and looks set to attract many buyers.