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201547 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Breakthrough

201547 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Scientific explorers tackle cutting-edge projects in fields like biotechnology and renewable energy, showcasing innovations that could shape the future.

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Scientific explorers tackle cutting-edge projects in fields like biotechnology and renewable energy, showcasing innovations that could shape the future.

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Robert Enrico

Robert Enricodirector

Michel Audiard

Michel Audiardwriter

Philippe Noiret

Philippe Noiretcast

Michel Serrault

Michel Serraultcast

Dorothée

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Providing a thought-provoking and imaginative perspective on scientific discovery as it unfolds, each episode follows scientific explorers working on cutting-edge projects with breakthrough potential, revealing the world of tomorrow... today.

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