Télévision (histoires secrètes)(1996)

Télévision (histoires secrètes) is a documentary that traces the hidden history of French broadcasting from 1974 to the early 1990s. The series examines how political, economic, and cultural decisions transformed the nation's television landscape, beginning with the dissolution of state monopoly ORTF and moving through pivotal moments including the launch of Canal+, the rise and fall of La Cinq, the privatization of TF1, and the establishment of Arte. Through archival footage and expert analysis, the documentary reveals the power struggles and strategic choices that created the modern French audiovisual ecosystem known as the PAF. Essential viewing for anyone interested in media history and how institutional change shapes what audiences see on screen.