BACTERIA: A JOURNEY INTO THE INVISIBLE

We are surrounded on all sides by an invisible world, one with no borders and no obstacles: the world of bacteria. Long seen as enemies to be eradicated – synonymous with disease and infection – bacteria are actually essential allies. These tireless builders and unexpected alchemists help balance ecosystems, allowing all forms of life to blossom.

We have much to learn about this bacterial world, as there are more of these unicellular organisms than there are stars in the Universe! Research has accelerated thanks to DNA sequencing, with scientists across the globe discovering, on an almost daily basis, new species possessing ever more surprising capacities.

Based on the latest advances of international researchers and spectacular AI-generated images, this documentary takes us on a captivating journey through an invisible continent, an Eldorado where each discovery paves the way for unexpected applications in health and ecology.