Explore the world from the highest peaks of Africa to the skyscrapers of New York City. Each documentary draws an accurate portrait of each country, city, and island, far from postcard clichés and tourist attractions. Educational as well as informative, Discovering the World was filmed in HD and contains high quality aerial cinematography. Viewers will enjoy learning about the everyday life, history, geography, culture, and economy of each country.

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Travel from one picturesque atoll to another and become familiar with aspects of the Maldives that sometimes differ from the picture postcard clichés.

The Maldives - Kingdom of 2,000 Islands

Explore a land of exceptional sensations, rare atmospheres, and fantastic lights. Discover Glasgow and Edinburgh, each of which have managed to combine respect for heritage with modernistic ideals.

Scotland - Scotland the Brave

'Heavenly' is a word commonly used to describe the Seychelles Islands. The Seychelles archipelago, a group of 115 exotic islands, live up to their reputation, and then some.

Seychelles - Turquoise Sun

The images of Costa Rica are serenely, authentically powerful. In this Central American country, 28 national parks provide protection for some of the world's richest wildlife.

Costa Rica - Pure State

Cuba has rhythm in its heart. Become charmed by encounters with an engaging population and by the atmosphere found in the local villages and colonial towns.

Cuba - A Salsa for Your Senses

One of the oldest civilizations on the planet. The most beautiful landscapes of the Ganges valley and Rajasthan, and overall, the ancient empire of India is certain to fascinate you both by its majestic power, as well as the color of its soul.

Northern India - The Sensual Empire

Unveil Finland's identity through beautiful, untamed nature. The Finland of reindeer farmers, aurora borealis, and Santa Claus also boasts its very own special culture: the fruit of an eventful history with its Russian and Swedish neighbors.

Finland - Midnight Sun

Edo was the name of Japan's capital in the days of the shoguns and dictatorships, a city now known as Tokyo. In the 19th century, Edo was the world's largest city. Today, the sprawling megapolis of this "Capital of the East" is an infinite juxtaposition of districts, where characteristics of a futuristic city exist in stark contrast with quiet neighborhood villages located close by.

Tokyo - Planet Edo

In Ibiza almost everything is an excuse to celebrate, including sunsets. Ibizan's celebrate on the beach, on boats, and in villas. The local people also celebrate traditional feasts in their villages. Witness an island rich in ancient history, one encircled by creeks, cliffs, and yellow sandy beaches. For those who still harbor a sense of peace and quiet, you will relish a visit to Formentera.

Ibiza - A Feast of Senses

Laser beams shoot skywards, accentuating the angles of skyscrapers set in neon. Over the bay, the heavy sails of a junk-boat reflect flashes of color, while streaks of light glisten in the wake of the Star ferry. Be fascinated and dazzled by powerful images of Hong Kong, a city whose ambition is to serve as a benchmark for Asia.

Hong Kong - Star of China

Witness festivals of Saint John, taste pomada. Scour an island with prehistoric sites, sheer cliffs, charm, and trace portrait of the most appealing Balearic Island.

Menorca - The Riders of San Juan

Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands. Sunshine and the variety of unique landscapes attract visitors by the millions. The island has also fascinated a handful of the world's most-famous artists over the years. Names like Miró, Picasso, Dali, Chopin, and George Sand all fell under the spell of this sensational, irresistible island.

Mallorca - Sunshine and the Arts

After two decades, it was a tremendous pleasure for Pierre Brouwers to take scour every corner and take a fresh look at New Caledonia, especially to see how much it had changed.

New Caledonia - The Red and the Blue

For 200 million years, and detached from the African continent, Madagascar has been isolated from the rest of the world, giving the life that calls this island home a chance to develop in its' own unique fashion.

Madagascar

Qatar is minute in surface area, but enormous in ambition. This Emirate has been filmed by Pierre Brouwers from every angle. Qatar is a new and rapidly developing country in the middle of a construction boom. Futuristic skyscrapers emerge from the desert, Bedouins barter their camels for powerful 4x4s, falconers equip their birds with electronic devices, and the camel jockeys are now robots.

Qatar - Pearl of the Future

The only city to sit astride two continents, Istanbul, once Byzantium, and once Constantinople, is the economic and cultural capital of Turkey. Pierre Brouwers guides us through the city's many districts, plunging into everyday life while also visiting the most fabulous landmarks. Festivals and sumptuous aerial photography will give you a very privileged look inside the city of 1,001 nights.

Istanbul - Byzantium Forever

Take an exceptional journey to the heart of Ancient Egypt. Filming inside the Cairo Museum, and catching its inestimable treasures, was no easy task. Become privileged guests at one the world's three most widely visited landmarks.

Egypt of the Pharaohs - The Museum of Cairo and Upper Egypt

Set to a backdrop of skies buzzing with aircraft, Pierre Brouwers showcases the legendary St. Barts, an island that has successfully combined traditions with modernism, and remains one of the Caribbean's premier destinations. Featuring traditional feasts, unique encounters, uncommon adventures, and spectacular images, this documentary was written with great affection for this special destination.

St. Barts - Beauty and the Plane

London is a cosmopolitan hub with a major influence in the worlds of finance, the arts, and fashion. Pierre Brouwers knows London well because he lives there. Pierre's documentary takes us on a trip to discover a city where power stations are turned into works of art, where the sounds of brass bands emanating from Buckingham Palace mingle with the tones of the salsa, reggae, and the sitar.

London - Mirror of the World

Journey to the Northern Cyclades, where the blue of the sea compliments the immaculate white of the houses, which themselves bring out the blue of the church domes. Neatly paved backstreets, windmills, dovecots, olive groves, and beaches bathed in sunlight make for a dream destination. The vivid imagery captures the soul and personality of each island, where traditions are held sacred.

Northern Cyclades - Blue, White, Blue

Japan - Zen

Israel's history is steeped in incredible wealth, having been a crossroads for major civilizations, religions, and commercial and cultural currents that have nurtured the European, Arabic, and Asian worlds over time. Israel is a land full of vitality that has been made rich by intensive immigration, a land that cherishes its past, and is ever ready to prepare for the future.

Israel - The Future Dream

Discover the southernmost islands of the mythical Southern Cyclades archipelago. Visit Amorgos Island where the cult film "The Big Blue" was filmed, Santorini, which is covered in cooled black lava, and Naxos, the isle of Dionysus, where each February they hold a dazzling carnival of sounds and colors.

Southern Cyclades - Blue, White, Black

Jerusalem is a holy city for Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and each has its holy stone here: the Wailing Wall, the Stone of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Rock beneath the famous gold cupola. Over a tiny land area, the Old City concentrates an extraordinary amount of historical, religious, cultural, and architectural treasures.

Jerusalem - City of Passions

Ride with Pierre Brouwers aboard yellow taxis, pedicabs, horse-drawn carriages, limousines, "gypsy cabs," and water taxis through the city of perpetual motion- New York City. Rich from their experiences, those who transport New York City reveal the hidden facets of the city that only they know. Discover their favorite places, their wisdom and tips, and their secrets.

New York - Taxi Drivers

Muscat, the Horn of Africa, Sultans, the incense road, the straits of Hormuz, the Indian Ocean, and the "desert of deserts" are words and phrases that excite the imagination and are synonymous with legends of the past. Oman, a country laden with history, along with geographic, cultural, and human wealth, has successfully preserved its treasures of authenticity.

Oman - Incense, Gold, and the East

Torn for centuries between East and West, and often a victim of fate, Poland has always been able to overcome adversity. Pierre Brouwers set out to discover the traces of Poland's fascinating history and many facets of a country full of surprises. This is a captivating portrait of a Poland in transformation, and of a people eager to make up for lost time.

Poland - The Road of Revival

From Lebanon's fertile valleys to the archaeological sites bearing witness to the country's historical importance, witness a country whose will to live has never ceased to amaze. Despite devastation in numerous conflicts, Lebanon, country of cedar, has always risen again with pride, and Beirut is the most striking example of this. Night and day, the capital is bursting with activity.

Lebanon - A Living Treasure

Using exceptional archive images, take an exciting journey back in time to discover a Paris in perpetual motion, from the roaring 20s to the present day. The early-day Parisian images are juxtaposed, not to say superimposed, with modern scenes to impress upon the viewer a city that is permanently on the move.

Paris Past, Paris Present - From the 1920s to the Present Day

Colombia is a country rich in natural beauty and culture. Beginning in Bogotá, travel by road and get an intimate look at the daily lives of Colombia's people. As you travel, the mesmerizing aspect of the country's natural landscapes will come into sharp focus, from the Amazon rainforest to white sandy beaches. You will also visit a few prestigious archaeological sites, such as Ciudad Perdida.

Colombia - The Warmth of a Smile

The greatest part of Lapland is to be found in Norwegian territory, and it is in Karasjok that the Sámi (Laplanders) have their own parliament. The Sámi identity lives on with a lifestyle that respects ancestral customs and is in harmony with the environment. This is an exciting journey across one of Europe's wildest regions, and one of the most comprehensive ever made of Lapland.

Norwegian Lapland - The Enchantment of Song

Encircled by one of the world's largest enclosed lagoons, the 101st French Department is a real cultural crossroads between Africa, the Indian Ocean, and Europe. This film by Pierre Brouwers is the true-to-life portrait of an island where little villages live in peace with age-old customs, and where nature reveals a surprise package of flora and fauna.

Mayotte - The Island in the Lagoon

From the Doge's Palace to the Piazza San Marco and the carnival, Venice is famous worldwide. It is the canals, however, that make Venice so special. The urban waterways teem with boats that never seem to stop and are for Venetians and tourists alike the only means of transport, apart from walking. Your enchanting tour of Venice awaits you here.

Venice - Treasure Islands

Starting out from Los Angeles, take a fabulous expedition to explore the top sites of the American West. From the Pacific coast to Monument Valley, a legendary world awaits you: the magic of Hollywood, the one-of-a-kind National Parks, and the many trails created by pioneers headed west over the generations. Come and take in the grandeur of lands that stretch as far as the eye can see.

USA West Coast - Nature on Show

Huge blocks of red sandstone stand amidst infinite space blended with incredible valleys whose sides are lined with breathtaking colors. Here nature has created some of the world's most fabulous scenery. In the American West you very often realize that reality outstretches the imagination, and that certain "mirage" images are in fact very real.

USA West Coast - Legendary America

Plunge right into the heart of Athens, the cradle of our civilization, but also a huge modern city. Start out from Piraeus and take a trip across the Aegean Sea amongst the Cyclades as far as Crete.

Athens, Greece and the Islands - To the Rhythm of Bouzoukis

Built on marshes by Pierre-le-Grand, the former capital of the Russian Empire has often been compared to Venice because of its canals, but also due to its incredible cultural and architectural wealth. Travel to the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and discover the Hermitage, the Summer Garden, and sites that excite the imagination.

St. Petersburg - City of Czars

The rhythm of mariachis and traditional dances surround you as you explore the Yucatán from Mexico to the Caribbean Sea. From the white sand beaches of the Riviera Maya to sites like Calakmul and Cobá, you will also penetrate areas that are less visited, but just as interesting. Come and experience one of America's most fascinating regions in history.

Yucatan - The Culture is Nature, the Culture is Mayan

Prague is a magical city, blessed with incredible cultural wealth. Coiled in the curves of the Vltava river, The Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque period, Art Nouveau, the Communist regime all successively mark the physiognomy of the city.

Prague - At the Heart of Europe

A century ago, Las Vegas didn't even exist. Today, in the middle of the Mojave Desert, between the Grand Canyon and Death Valley, lies the world's largest city of entertainment. What is behind this ocean of dollars, the white chapels where Elvis lookalikes hitch newlyweds, and the giant hotel-casinos? Travel with Pierre Brouwers and explore the roots and character of Las Vegas.

Las Vegas - The Mirage Out West

Between the Andaman Sea and the Strait of Malacca, the Malay Peninsula has experienced spectacular development in less than a quarter century. Primary forests, mountains, paradisiacal islands, coasts of fine sand, exceptional fauna: Malaysia is one of the regions of the world where biodiversity is the richest, as is the country's ethnic diversity.

Malaysia - The Reserved Side of Asia

From lush green valleys to yellow sandy beaches, impressive volcanoes to spectacular canyons, Pierre Brouwers discovers Cape Verde.

Cape Verde - The Creole Archipelago

Journey to Namibia, where elephants, giraffes, zebras, kudus, and baboons quietly cross the road in front of the cars. Lunar deserts and fantastic canyons take turns displaying the most beautiful sand dunes in the world, creating a setting that defies the imagination. Bushmen, Himbas, and Heros, with their innate kindness, further accentuate the seductive atmosphere you will find here.

Namibia - The Original Adventure

Here on the shores of Southern Brittany the sea has chiseled the shore like lace, and the earth is a veritable kaleidoscope of landscapes. Time has made the Breton peninsula a region of incredible cultural richness. From the Bigouden region to the Gulf of Morbihan, from La Baule to Belle-Île, and from Nantes to Quimper, explore one of the regions of France whose identity is most solidified.

Southern Brittany - Sea, Land, and Time

Where are you from? In New York, this question is only natural. This world city is a melting pot, and an amazing mix of nationalities, cultures, and identities. Glide across a city that is in a state of constant renewal, a city that creates and sets fashion trends, and where the word 'life' rhymes with energy. Immerse yourself in New York, a city that embodies the American dream.

New York - Liberty, Diversity, and Creativity

Most of the images from Palestine are making headline news for the wrong reasons; from Ramallah to Gaza, the landscapes, historical treasures, and cultures of Palestine are worth exploring.

Palestine - At the Heart of the Holy Land

Splendid architecture, history, and culinary traditions combine with beautiful natural features to form the treasure of Northern Brittany.

North Brittany - A Wealth of Traditions

New Zealand's two main islands are covered with green hills and mountains with eternal snow, a population with a dual Maori and European culture, and who altogether possess an immoderate taste for spectacular sports and the discovery of nature. Take an exceptional journey into New Zealand and discover all of the facets of a country located at the end of the world.

New Zealand - Culture Shaped by Nature

In New York City it feels as if something exciting is always happening around every turn in a state of perpetuality. Each community celebrates its festivals in its own way. Urban art decorates all facets of the city and ones' imagination bathes a megalopolis skyline that bristles with dizzying skyscrapers.

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