Thierry Robert

Background

About Thierry Robert

Born 1967, father of 2. Thierry Robert works for the main French production companies and international TV channels. As a deeply humanist director, he signs committed films for which he’s obtained numerous awards; polar expedition films in the form of travel diaries revealing him to the public, but also works on the issues of tomorrow: climate, biodiversity, the relationship with nature, scientific discoveries. His films are mainly broadcasted prime time for France Télévisions, ARTE and international broadcasters. Curious by nature, with his keen eyes and awareness, Thierry offers us relevant journeys around the world. Magnetic North Pole in 1997 with french explorer Arnaud Tortel. He directed THE GRAND CROSSING (Gédéon Programmes), 7 international Awards. VOYAGE TO FORBIDDEN TIBET (Bonne Pioche) Grand Prize in Montreal 2004. Then AROUND NORTH AMERICA a climate field investigation that won numerous awards, 4 x 52 min, shot over 1 year with french sailor Olivier Pitras. TIBET, THE CHINESE LIE for Bernard Debord and Cinétévé, with his Holiness the Dalai Lama. CAYAR, a movie about sustainable development in western Africa. Musical films, K.O DEBOUT with french rock band "Tetes Raides" and LEAVING THE ROAD feature-length about the Indian Tour of French rock band Matmatah (Universal). Then OUAGA PARADISO a gripping film about the movie business in Burkina Faso, during 40th anniversary of FESPACO. Back to polar world, Thierry is now broadcasted prime time with DEEPSEA UNDER THE POLE (Docside, France TV, National Geographic ) 14 awards throughout the world, theatrical release in 30 countries (USA, Canada included) in the famous Banff World Tour. SAILING THE NORTH POLE, Le cinquième rêve, France TV with skipper Sébastien Roubinet and explorer Rodolphe André, 9 Awards including Grand Prize at the International Polar Film Festival! 2013, ICE TRAP a feature-length documentary, 6 Awards, is Best audience on France Televisions. BABOUCHKA, Best Adventure film 2014 won 6 Awards. TV series SEULS EN MER Planète + MFP is a real success! 2015 is COP21 year FOR A FEW DEGREES LESS 90 mn Bonne Pioche/Arte. Then DREAM BABIES 90 mn, about procreation and genetics Scientifilms/Arte. 2017, PACKING FOR MARS 90 mn prime on France 5. THE SUPER POWER OF BEARS Arte, le cinquième rêve 2018. THE FOREST 110 mn prime time on France 3, Bonne Pioche 2019. LOSING SLEEP 90 mn Prime Time on ARTE (Galaxie) and WILD FARM (Le cinquieme Reve/France 3), both in 2020.