Discovering the World
TV Show · Documentary · Travel

Explore the world from the highest peaks of Africa to the skyscrapers of New York City and the white sandy beaches of Costa Rica. Each film draws an accurate portrait of a country, a city or an island, far from postcard clichés and tourist attractions. Educational as well as informative, this series is more than a straightforward travel program.

2009 · 54m
Starring Pierre Brouwers
Director Pierre Brouwers

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Maldives - Kingdom of the 2000 Islands
    Travel from one picturesque atoll to another and become familiar with aspects of the Maldives that sometimes differ from the picture postcard clichés. No matter how hard you try, though, there is no getting away from the fact that, here, you are in a picture postcard. The ever-smiling locals will confirm what you were already thinking: theirs is the most beautiful country in the world.
    51m
  • EPISODE 2
    Scotland - Scotland the Brave
    Scotland is unspoiled nature, coastlines that are being chipped away by the ocean's time-honored force, steel-colored lochs, timeless castles, and green hills highlighted by heather carpets. 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.
    51m
  • EPISODE 3
    Seychelles - Turquoise Sun
    '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. Tranquil beaches and extraordinary flora and fauna exist amidst the inviting breezes of the Indian Ocean, all of which combine to a make for an enchanting destination to unwind.
    52m
  • EPISODE 4
    Costa Rica - Pure State
    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. As we discover the many facets of this "American Switzerland", Pierre Brouwers shows us the amazing natural potential Costa Rica can call upon in pursuit of its development.
    50m
  • EPISODE 5
    Cuba - A Salsa for Your Senses
    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. Stroll through the streets of Havana in the footsteps of Hemingway, frolic with the dolphins at Guardalavaca, and blend in with the jubilant atmosphere of the carnival of Santiago.
    51m
  • EPISODE 6
    Northern India - The Sensual Empire
    Witness of one of the oldest civilizations on the planet. This exceptional documentary will dazzle you by taking you through 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.
    50m

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Cast & Crew

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    Pierre Brouwers
    Narrator
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    Pierre Brouwers
    Director
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    Yves Bruneau
    Producer

About

Discovering the World

Documentary

Explore the world from the highest peaks of Africa to the skyscrapers of New York City and the white sandy beaches of Costa Rica. Each film draws an accurate portrait of a country, a city or an island, far from postcard clichés and tourist attractions. Educational as well as informative, this series is more than a straightforward travel program.

Information

Studio
TV5
Released
2009
Rated
TV-PG
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Languages

Original Audio
French (France), French
  • Español (México)
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Botswana
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Cape Verde
  • Egypt
  • Eswatini
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • India
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger (English)
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zimbabwe

Asia Pacific

  • Australia
  • Cambodia
  • Fiji
  • 香港 (廣東話–繁體)
  • Indonesia (English)
  • 日本
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • 澳門 (廣東話–繁體)
  • Malaysia (English)
  • Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Mongolia
  • New Zealand
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • 대한민국
  • 台灣
  • Thailand
  • Turkmenistan
  • Vietnam

Europe

  • Armenia
  • Österreich
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France (Français)
  • Deutschland
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Italia
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg (English)
  • Malta
  • Moldova, Republic Of
  • Nederland
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal (Português)
  • Россия
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • España
  • Sverige
  • Schweiz
  • Türkiye (English)
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom

Latin America and the Caribbean

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina (Español)
  • Bahamas
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Bolivia (Español)
  • Brasil
  • Virgin Islands, British
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile (Español)
  • Colombia (Español)
  • Costa Rica (Español)
  • Dominica
  • República Dominicana
  • Ecuador (Español)
  • El Salvador (Español)
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala (Español)
  • Honduras (Español)
  • México
  • Nicaragua (Español)
  • Panamá
  • Paraguay (Español)
  • Perú
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Venezuela (Español)

The United States and Canada

  • Canada (English)
  • Canada (Français)
  • United States
  • Estados Unidos (Español México)

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Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Botswana
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Cape Verde
  • Egypt
  • Eswatini
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • India
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger (English)
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zimbabwe

Asia Pacific

  • Australia
  • Cambodia
  • Fiji
  • 香港 (廣東話–繁體)
  • Indonesia (English)
  • 日本
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • 澳門 (廣東話–繁體)
  • Malaysia (English)
  • Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Mongolia
  • New Zealand
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • 대한민국
  • 台灣
  • Thailand
  • Turkmenistan
  • Vietnam

Europe

  • Armenia
  • Österreich
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France (Français)
  • Deutschland
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Italia
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg (English)
  • Malta
  • Moldova, Republic Of
  • Nederland
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal (Português)
  • Россия
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • España
  • Sverige
  • Schweiz
  • Türkiye (English)
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom

Latin America and the Caribbean

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina (Español)
  • Bahamas
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Bolivia (Español)
  • Brasil
  • Virgin Islands, British
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile (Español)
  • Colombia (Español)
  • Costa Rica (Español)
  • Dominica
  • República Dominicana
  • Ecuador (Español)
  • El Salvador (Español)
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala (Español)
  • Honduras (Español)
  • México
  • Nicaragua (Español)
  • Panamá
  • Paraguay (Español)
  • Perú
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Venezuela (Español)

The United States and Canada

  • Canada (English)
  • Canada (Français)
  • United States
  • Estados Unidos (Español México)