Prime video: the 5 best documentaries to watch in September

Summer vacation is over but all good things come to an end! You’ve probably put your brain to rest during the holidays and that’s a great thing for your well-being. The recovery in September must be done gently to avoid as much as possible this feeling of being confused, the best solution is to take time for yourself. Take an interest in subjects that intrigue you by discovering documentaries that will captivate you and almost make you forget that August is over! Our pick of the best back to school documentaries to watch is your survival kit.

Egypt

Have you ever visited Egypt? The history of Egypt is fascinating, you will discover all these secrets through a 3D trip to take a closer look at the pyramids, the giant temples, the great Sphinxes of Giza, the hieroglyphs … Legendary treasures have been found. survived in the desert and its arid climate. Under the reign of the pharaohs, this civilization is one of the most important of Antiquity, its lifespan is more than three thousand years! Travel through time to discover new perspectives by watching this documentary from director Timo Joh. Mayer.

Big pharma, almighty labs

This documentary reveals the functioning of pharmaceutical companies, Luc Hermann and Claire Lasko conducted a survey for a year on the drug ecosystem by interviewing several interlocutors: doctors, health economists, victims’ lawyers, patients, representatives of the largest laboratories … The five largest multinationals are called Big Pharma. The pharmaceutical industry is very lucrative and out of control, some laboratories direct research and funding for their treatments. Sometimes their interests do not coincide with the imperatives of public health.

Extreme Survival: Everest

This six-part documentary series was filmed in 2018, Ben Webster leads a group of climbers to the top of the world’s tallest mountain. An adventure to be discovered through the point of view of each climber and full of suspense! In the first episode, 250 people take on this risky challenge, you will discover who will succeed in reaching the goal … They will face climates, nature and the extreme physical demands imposed on them by this adventure. So how do you adapt to such an environment?

Artificial intelligence: our best friend?

Artificial intelligence is omnipresent in the world, it wants to be our friend, guides our choices, advises us and plays an important role from transport logistics to security. AI helps researchers overcome the most complex problems in medicine, astronomy, transport … This is only the beginning, in this documentary specialists reveal to us all the still untapped potential of intelligence artificial. We must be careful, it can also be negative and could become a tool of social control and permanent surveillance.

Napoleon, from Bonaparte’s youth to the times of great victories

You have already discovered Napoleon and his history through the stories of your teachers, in this documentary you will discover this historical character as you have never seen him! This series is a real step back in time and playful and modern 3D reconstructions take us into the world of Napoleon. The testimonies of great historians and archival images bring the past to life to paint an exhaustive portrait of the famous Napoleon Bonaparte, the one who actively participated in changing the face of Europe. André Dussolier and Francis Huster guide us in the footsteps of Napoleon.