More About This Film
Les Empires contre-attaquent is a French geopolitical documentary examining what its filmmakers describe as the return of imperial power in the twenty-first century. It looks at Russia, China, Turkey, Iran, India, and the United States while asking how military, economic, technological, and cultural competition is changing the international order.
The film combines historical explanation with contemporary geopolitical analysis, tracing how earlier modernization projects and political transformations shaped today's competing power centers. It presents Europe as a region forced to reconsider its position in a world increasingly defined by strategic rivalry.
- Nicolas Glimois directed the documentary.
- Jean-François Colosimo wrote the film.
- Samuel Labarthe provides the narration.
- Artline Films produced the 92-minute documentary for France 5.
- It premiered in France on April 12, 2026.
Where to Watch
The documentary is distributed through France Télévisions and related French streaming services.
- France.tv – free streaming where available
- France 5 – broadcast/catch-up where available
- Apple TV France – availability may vary
- Prime Video France – availability may vary
- Molotov – subscription/channel access where available
- MUBI – subscription where licensed