E1 - Bohemians

Aired: December 16, 2015

In the joyous Montmartre of the early 20th century, a troupe of artists, including Max Jacob, Pablo Picasso and Guillaume Apollinaire, lead a bohemian life of work, muses, collectors and sleepless nights.

E2 - Picasso's Gang

Aired: December 16, 2015

Cubism scandalizes. The beginnings of artistic recognition are accompanied by ruptures: Picasso moves to Montparnasse. World War I breaks out. Picasso and Max Jacob, discharged from the army, remain in Paris. Braque, Derain and Apollinaire leave for the front.

E3 - Paris, Capital of the World

Aired: December 17, 2015

In 1916, in Montparnasse, foreign artists starve. In 1917, Surrealism is born.

E4 - The Artists of Montparnasse

Aired: December 17, 2015

While Man Ray has a passionate relationship with Kiki, Aragon meets Elsa Triolet. Picasso lives between two women. Salvador Dalí bursts in.

E5 - Freedom!

Aired: December 18, 2015

The Spanish Civil War mobilizes artists. In 1937, the Guernica massacre inspires Picasso.

E6 - Midnight in Paris

Aired: December 18, 2015

During World War II, artists and intellectuals flee Europe; but those who remain try to survive.