France, le fabuleux voyage

France, le fabuleux voyage

2021 · 87 min · ★ 8.0 · Documentary

Rather than learning France's history through its people, we explore its natural history. A two billion-year journey back in time to look at the country's geological heritage: a mountain chain becomes Brittany, lagoons where Paris now stands, ice from the Aiguille du Midi maps the routes of rivers flowing seawards.

Directed by Michael Pitiot · Written by Michael Pitiot

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