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Extraordinary Clouds

20261 Season

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Genre: Documentary
Origin: FR

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Objects of myth that inspire both fear and hope, clouds are as much cultural icons as they are subjects of scientific exploration. They shape ecosystems and ocean cycles, provide vital water, and have long been a source of human fascination and inspiration. Across four destinations and diverse ecosystems—from the Pacific coast of Chile to the cloud cap of Mount Fuji and the “tablecloth” of Africa’s Table Mountain—cloud hunters, meteorologists, scientists, enthusiasts, and indigenous communities help us decode these extraordinary giants. By supplying moisture to the environment, clouds sustain life and make it possible for unique animal and plant species to thrive, even in the driest regions, while creating some of the most spectacular natural scenes on Earth.

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Director: Lucas Allain
Writing: Lucas Allain, Marie Soulas
Status: Ended
First aired: Mar 5, 2026
Network: ARTE
Studio: Imagissime, Arte France

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3 hrs

4 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

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Lison Riess

Narrator (voice)

Mathieu Buscatto

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Maïa De Favitksi

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Benjamin Gasquet

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Stephan Kalb

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Patrick Kuban

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Martial Le Minoux

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SERIES

Extraordinary Clouds

20261 Season

Documentary

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Genre: Documentary
Origin: FR

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E1 · Airs Mar 5, 2026 · 44m
Camanchaca: Chile's Beneficial Fog
The Camanchaca fog originates on the Pacific coasts of Chile and Peru and sustains life in the extremely arid Atacama Desert. The indigenous Chango people once revered the fog, which provides water for plants, animals, and people. This life-giving cloud between desert and ocean symbolizes the will to survive and the delicate balance between nature and humankind.
E2 · Airs Mar 5, 2026 · 44m
Kasagumo: Guardian of Mount Fuji
The appearance of the mysterious "cloud hat" Kasagumo on the summit of Mount Fuji is the result of an interplay between wind, humidity, and the volcano's shape. It fascinates meteorologists, artists, and tea farmers, and plays an important role in Japanese spirituality and agriculture—a symbol of the fleeting beauty of natural phenomena and the ideal of harmony.
E3 · Airs Mar 6, 2026 · 44m
Tablecloth: Life-Giver in South Africa
The summit of Table Mountain in South Africa is often shrouded in mist. The moisture from this cloud, known as "tablecloth," creates a unique microclimate and has given rise to a unique flora. In addition, every drop of water contributes to the water supply of the metropolis of Cape Town. Urbanization, drought, and climate change threaten this delicate balance.
E4 · Airs Mar 6, 2026 · 44m
Hector: Australia's Lord of the Storms
As a source of life and inspiration, he governs the rhythm of the seasons, beliefs, ecosystems, and ocean cycles: Hector. This regularly recurring storm on the Tiwi Islands in northern Australia is becoming increasingly powerful due to climate change, challenging the relationship of an entire people to this fascinating and vital phenomenon.

Details

Director: Lucas Allain
Writing: Lucas Allain, Marie Soulas
Status: Ended
First aired: Mar 5, 2026
Network: ARTE
Studio: Imagissime, Arte France

Time to finish

3 hrs

4 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

View on IMDb ↗

Cast

Lison Riess

Narrator (voice)

Mathieu Buscatto

Voice

Maïa De Favitksi

Voice

Benjamin Gasquet

Voice

Stephan Kalb

Voice

Patrick Kuban

Voice

Martial Le Minoux

Voice

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