Once Upon a Time... Life

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  1. The Planet Cell

  24m

  The world of cells is incredible! Activating enzymes, stopping viruses, and managing the body’s police force: it’s all in a day’s work for Teacher.

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  2. Birth

  24m

  After the first cell is fertilized, division and diversification take place to create the 60 trillion cells of the human body.

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  3. The Body Sentinels

  26m

  The body’s police force is taught to neutralize its enemies (microbes and viruses), which reproduce at an alarming rate! It’s a very complex task.

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  4. The Bone Marrow

  26m

  Red blood cells, the body’s police force, are created in the bone marrow but sometimes, the factory breaks down and wayward policemen come out. Uh oh!

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  5. The Blood

  25m

  The steadfast red blood cells have come down with the flu! Pedrito and Psi get some help from the Teacher’s antibodies to beat the enemy.

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  6. The Tiny Platelets

  24m

  Pedrito cuts his finger with a dirty knife. While the platelets try to cure the wound, the white blood cells fight off the filthy invaders.

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  7. The Heart

  26m

  Globus takes Hemo and Globina on a tour through the human body’s cathedral: the heart and circulatory system. It’s an impressive adventure.

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  8. Breathing

  26m

  Air bubbles travel from the nose to the lungs. In the swampy, mucus-filled areas, they meet the red blood cells that transport them around the body.

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  9. The Brain

  26m

  Teacher introduces Hemo and Globina to the most mysterious organ: the brain. They learn about behavior, the senses, and much more.

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  10. The Neurones

  26m

  The body’s messengers run around sending and receiving information about feelings like hunger and cold. They work day and night and never take breaks.

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  11. The Eye

  26m

  Eyes are magical! They break down and transmit images to the brain. What happens if a speck of dust gets into one? It’s tear enzymes to the rescue.

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  12. The Ear

  26m

  The ear is composed of cells that sense vibrations and transmit them to the brain. Then, the brain transforms them into words and sounds.

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  13. The Skin

  26m

  Skin is the first barrier against external aggression and helps eliminate waste. From cuts and scrapes to bug bites, it stays pretty busy.

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  14. The Mouth and the Teeth

  26m

  Yum! Candy! But sugar strengthens the bacteria around the gums and attacks the tooth enamel, which can cause cavities.

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  15. The Digestion

  26m

  After a tasty meal the food starts its journey to the stomach where it will be broken down depending on what properties it has. But don’t overdo it!

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  16. The Liver Factory

  26m

  The liver is fundamental. It doesn’t weigh a lot but it uses almost as much oxygen as the heart! It makes proteins, corpuscles, and helps heal cuts.

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  17. The Kidneys

  27m

  Toxic elements head to the kidneys where they are categorized. The good ones are salvaged but the bad ones are sent to the bladder. Have a good trip!

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  18. The Lymphatic System

  26m

  The huge lymph network transports everything to the body’s factories. Infectious intruders beware! This place is well protected.

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  19. The Bones and the Skeleton

  26m

  The architecture that protects the body’s organs is magnificent! However, even the slightest fracture can cause significant damage.

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  20. The Muscles and the Fat

  26m

  Muscles account for almost half the weight of the human body. They also need a ton of energy to do their jobs correctly.

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  21. Toxin Wars

  26m

  Combat teams act as preventative barriers and are prepared to defend the cell’s nucleus against toxic gases and contaminants.

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  22. The Vaccination

  26m

  Vaccines bring us so many benefits! People who don’t get vaccinated run the risk of contracting a disease that is stronger than our natural defenses.

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  23. The Hormones

  26m

  At the heart of the hypothalamus, Teacher shows us how this region sends out orders to satisfy all the body’s needs.

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  24. The Chain Of Life

  26m

  A walk in the forest is the perfect way to learn about the extraordinary food chain that exists between the sun, vegetation, animals, and man.

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  25. Repairs and Changes

  26m

  Pedrito is 8 years old and is tired after a long day. When he goes to bed, Teacher and his helpers observe the activity that continues during sleep.

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  26. And life goes on...

  27m

  Pedrito wants to know why his grandpa can’t play ball anymore, so he tells Pedrito an old story about a sphinx.

Cast

Roger Carel

Maestro (voice)

Gilles Laurent

(voice)

Marie-Laure Beneston

Psi (voice)

Alain Dorval

(voice)

Henry Djanik

(voice)