Banijay Lines Up Documentaries for MIPCOM

Banijay has slated its documentaries for MIPCOM, showcasing new titles from its in-house collective of filmmakers and acquisitions from Banijay Rights.

The offering includes Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can Can, a Dragonfly (a Banijay UK company) production for BBC Two. The six-parter follows artistic director Janet Pharaoh as she recruits a new cohort of dancers from Britain, all desperate to be cast in the Moulin Rouge’s high-kicking spectacular shows.

Also included is Banijay’s Four Kings (w.t.). From Workerbee (part of Banijay UK) for Prime Video, the doc tells the story of four men from the same London neighborhood who heralded a golden era and changed the way Britain viewed its Black athletes. It combines archive footage of clashes and brand-new exclusive interviews.

Sharon and Ozzy: Home to Roost follows the Osbornes, while Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico and Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy are CNN Original series produced by Raw, following the award-winning actors as they explore the rich culture, landscape and cuisine of their ancestors.

The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson chronicles the events that shaped British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, his meteoric rise to power and his premiership. More titles include Lara and That Peter Crouch Film.

James Townley, chief content officer of development at Banijay, commented: “Accompanying an expansive development slate, these latest hot picks represent our rapidly expanding documentary portfolio, which is brimming with new, high-end programming, showcasing world-class talent and offering broadcasters and viewers an insightful, visual journey into some extraordinarily thought-provoking and fascinating subjects.”

Simon Cox, executive VP of content and acquisitions at Banijay Rights, said: “This year’s slate is packed with engaging and eye-opening content, from unbelievable true-crime to stimulating takes on food through its importance in global cultures to insights in globally recognized individuals. This selection of new titles, along with the rest of the expansive slate, continues to elevate our premium factual offering.”