World Screen

CANNES: Directed by acclaimed filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, The Vietnam War, a highlight from PBS International, is a ten-hour documentary film series that was six years in the making.

CANNES: The female artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her usage of vivid colors and polka-dots, is profiled in NHK Enterprises’ Yayoi Kusama: My Eternal Soul, which was shot in 8K and is also available in 4K.

CANNES: The current investigation into the Nazi looting of artwork, gold and more that occurred during World War II is under the microscope in Hunting Nazi Treasure, on offer from TCB Media Rights.

CANNES: Some of the most dangerous animals on Earth, from the great white shark to the black mamba, are showcased in the 4K series Africa’s Claws and Jaws.

CANNES: MIPTV sees Escapade Media release the in-production 4K series Charged & Disbarred.

CANNES: World Screen’s Anna Carugati will moderate a special session in the Grand Theatre at MIPDoc featuring executives from ARTE, ZDF, PBS, NHNZ, ZDF Enterprises and CCTV9 discussing international co-productions in the factual arena.

CANNES: A focus for Scripps Networks Interactive as of late is the global rollout of HGTV.

CANNES: DRG is showcasing the two-part Gender Neutral School, which tackles the topic of gender identity among children.

CANNES: Travel Time with Linda is a new lifestyle-travel series that Canamedia is launching at MIPTV.

CANNES: Pop music mogul Timbaland works with aspiring young artists hoping to break through in the A+E Networks highlight The Pop Game, executive produced by Queen Latifah and Jermaine Dupri, among others.