J. Michael Schumacher
Director
360° - Géo (1999)
Season 27
Stories of extraordinary lives and extraordinary lands across the globe.
Released Jan. 4, 1999
Episode 37 min
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S27E1 - Dobralak, Bulgaria, Last Villagers Standing
Of all the countries in the European Union, Bulgaria is experiencing the most severe demographic decline, particularly in rural areas. The small village of Dobralak, in the Rhodope Mountains which lie on the country's southern border, is a good example of this decline.
Jan. 4, 2025, midnight
S27E2 - Sète, the Thrill of the Nautical Jousts
Set alongside the Étang de Thau, Sète is home to the Mediterranean's main fishing port. The town is also famous for its great nautical jousts, which take place in late August during the Saint Louis Festival.
Jan. 11, 2025, midnight
S27E3 - Kitesurfing in Brittany, Risking It All for the Lighthouses
In Brittany, in Finistère, a kitesurfing champion and her partner have set themselves a crazy challenge: to brave the Iroise Sea, which is said to be one of the most dangerous seas in Europe, to discover its legendary lighthouses...
Jan. 18, 2025, midnight
S27E4 - Florida: The Little Mermaid, Every Ariel Is Different
The live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid”, with Halle Bailey in the lead role, has definitively buried the cliché of the blonde, blue-eyed nymph. From now on, naiads of all origins, genders and physiques enter the picture. In particular, African-American mermaids, whose fourth gathering in Miami is being held by Melanee Schneider.
Jan. 25, 2025, midnight
S27E5 - Episode 5
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Feb. 22, 2025, midnight
S27E6 - Episode 6
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March 1, 2025, midnight
S27E7 - Brazil, Fishermen Facing Fish Scarcity
An island paradise with breathtaking beaches, Florianopolis is located in southern Brazil. Every winter, it perpetuates an ancestral tradition: mullet fishing, known in Portuguese as pesce de tainha. But times are hard for the professional fishermen, as fish are becoming scarce. Despite these difficulties, they dream of making a record-breaking catch.
March 8, 2025, midnight
S27E8 - Episode 8
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July 5, 2025, midnight
S27E9 - Episode 9
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Sept. 6, 2025, midnight
S27E10 - Episode 10
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Sept. 13, 2025, midnight
S27E11 - Episode 11
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Sept. 20, 2025, midnight
S27E12 - Episode 12
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Sept. 27, 2025, midnight
S27E13 - The shepherds of the Caucasus, the passion of a monk
Anxious to see the traditions of the Georgian Orthodox Church perpetuated and to bring his country's cultural heritage to life, Brother Iakobi works to preserve the lineage of Caucasian shepherds, a breed of dog originating from the region.
Oct. 11, 2025, midnight
S27E14 - Argentina, the mountain doctor
Several times a year, Dr. Jorge Fusaro heads to the highlands of Argentina's Andes, where families who live far from any infrastructure impatiently await him. Isolation makes medical care difficult. However, these people also need regular care.
Oct. 18, 2025, midnight
S27E15 - Kyrgyzstan, hope for the snow leopards
The Tien Shan mountains, in the heights of Kyrgyzstan, are home to a predator that has become mythical: the snow leopard. Threatened by the disappearance of its habitat and by poachers who mainly attack its beautiful fur, this feline is very discreet.
Oct. 24, 2025, midnight
S27E16 - The katana, a heritage of the samurai
Inseparable from Japanese culture, the katana is the prerogative of samurai. Crowned with spirituality, this sword is highly symbolic. He embodies strength, honor and discipline. In Yamagata, master blacksmith Kanbayashi shapes a katana for weeks using the three-steel technique, an artisanal method that has become rare.
Oct. 25, 2025, midnight
S27E17 - Türkiye, the paths of transhumance
Selim Hutoglu and his family live in Turkey in the province of Rize, at the foot of the Kaçkar Mountains. Every year, at the beginning of summer, they go with their cows for three months to the mountains, at an altitude of 3,100 meters. Up there, the animals graze, the family makes cheese and enjoys the great outdoors. But every year, the climb to reach the plateau is perilous.
Nov. 8, 2025, midnight
S27E18 - Peru, the sacred bees of the Amazon
In Peru, indigenous communities have started breeding Meliponini, stingerless bees. Producing honey that is as noble as it is expensive, they play an essential role in the pollination of vernacular plants, thus paving the way for sustainable forest management. Could these stingless foragers help save the Amazon jungle?
Nov. 29, 2025, midnight
S27E19 - Zimbabwe, the art of African braids
In Zimbabwe, the art of African braids has been a women's affair for generations. The growing number of men embracing the profession is reshuffling the cards. Will there be enough room for everyone?
Dec. 6, 2025, midnight
S27E20 - Portugal, the Moliceiros regattas
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Dec. 20, 2025, midnight
Network: Arte
Episode Runtime: 37 min.
Season Runtime: 1589 min.
Released: Jan. 4, 1999
Last Air Date: Dec. 20, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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