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Once Upon a Time... Life

Once Upon a Time... Life

S1 · E1

IMDB:

7.8
Once Upon a Time... Life

Released

9/13/1987

Duration

0h 27m

Genre

Animation, Kids, Documentary, Family

Country

France

Cast

Roger Carel, Gilles Laurent, Marie-Laure Beneston

Overview

Attention please! Are you ready for an adventurous tour through the human body? With a lot of humour, our physical appearance is being introduced from head to toe along cells and organs in an educational way. The heart, blood, nerves and kidneys, each single one is a miracle which renders life possible.

Episodes

The Planet CellEP 1Available

The Planet Cell

24m10.0

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.

BirthEP 2Available

Birth

24m10.0

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

The Body SentinelsEP 3Available

The Body Sentinels

26m10.0

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.

The Bone MarrowEP 4Available

The Bone Marrow

26m0.0

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!

The BloodEP 5Available

The Blood

25m7.7

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.

The Tiny PlateletsEP 6Available

The Tiny Platelets

24m10.0

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.

The HeartEP 7Available

The Heart

26m10.0

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

BreathingEP 8Available

Breathing

26m10.0

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.

The BrainEP 9Available

The Brain

26m10.0

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

The NeuronesEP 10Available

The Neurones

26m10.0

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.

The EyeEP 11Available

The Eye

26m10.0

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.

The EarEP 12Available

The Ear

26m10.0

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

The SkinEP 13Available

The Skin

26m10.0

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

The Mouth and the TeethEP 14Available

The Mouth and the Teeth

26m9.0

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

The DigestionEP 15Available

The Digestion

26m10.0

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!

The Liver FactoryEP 16Available

The Liver Factory

26m10.0

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.

The KidneysEP 17Available

The Kidneys

27m10.0

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!

The Lymphatic SystemEP 18Available

The Lymphatic System

26m10.0

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

The Bones and the SkeletonEP 19Available

The Bones and the Skeleton

26m10.0

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

The Muscles and the FatEP 20Available

The Muscles and the Fat

26m10.0

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

Toxin WarsEP 21Available

Toxin Wars

26m10.0

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

The VaccinationEP 22Available

The Vaccination

26m10.0

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.

The HormonesEP 23Available

The Hormones

26m10.0

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

The Chain Of LifeEP 24Available

The Chain Of Life

26m10.0

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.

Repairs and ChangesEP 25Available

Repairs and Changes

26m10.0

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.

And life goes on...EP 26Available

And life goes on...

27m10.0

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)

Roger Carel

Gilles Laurent

(voice)

Gilles Laurent

Marie-Laure Beneston

Psi (voice)

Marie-Laure Beneston

Alain Dorval

(voice)

Alain Dorval

Henry Djanik

(voice)

Henry Djanik

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