Terranoa has been nominated for the 20th Unifrance Audiovisual Export Award in the documentary film category. Each year, these awards recognise the most successful French audiovisual programmes worldwide. This nomination is a tribute to "Jurassic Cash", its international appeal and our commitment to offering quality content. The film has been selected as one of the best-selling French documentaries in the world.
TERRANOA NEWS

THE TINDERBOX
In the face of the tragedy that has been unfolding over the last few days between Hamas and Israel, THE TINDERBOX is a film that makes the link between the origins of the conflict and the situation today! An enlightening documentary, optimistic and confident about the relationships that many men and women on both sides are encouraging, trying to preserve and bring to light, so as not to remain in hatred and chaos!
A dazzling and moving exclusive film in which human beings question and measure themselves against History and society!
https://www.terranoa.com/en/one-off/the-tinderbox-unitaire-2710

TERRANOA MIPCOM 2023
A Woman in Kabul is among the new completed History titles released this Fall. An archive-based account of the unique destiny of Elisabeth married to a member of the Royal Afghan family in the 30’s, who spent 40 years supporting women emancipation. A personal account using notebook and family archives to bring a whole new perspective on Afghanistan history struggling to evolve.
Two other much coveted History titles are delivered this Fall : Pink Triangles, Homosexuals facing Nazism and Vasa, the Ghost Warship, an epic account of the legendary shipwreck revealing new science and bringing the story back to life.
Ocean One K, the Archeologist from the Abysses, follows the first true test dive mission carried out in the Mediterranean to uncover wrecks ranging from 100m all the way to 850m depth, opening a new era for underwater archeology.
Also coming up in December a rare portrait of the legendary actor Sean Penn known for his incandescent acting and engaged personality.

FIFA Women’s World Cup - July to August 2023
As the world cup enters its 1/4 final rounds in Australia and New Zeland, watch SOCCER GRANNIES (52').
A team of Soccer enthusiasts South African grandmothers travel to France during the Women's World Cup and challenge their French counterpart team living in senior residences in a historical game. By their journey and determination, each of these players will shake up the preconceived ideas about women and old age. This match is the starting point of a meeting that goes beyond sports, ages and borders.

Biarritz Videotheque soon online !
You can have access to the video library opened for the Rendez Vous Unifrance from now.
https://screeningroom.unifrance.org
Enjoy your screening!

Cobalt : crucial issue for our planet
To mark the World Energy Day on October 22, watch our insightful documentary on the exploitation of blue gold: COBALT RUSH: THE FUTURE OF GOING GREEN (52' & 90')

International Criminal Court (CCI) & the context of the situation in Ukraine

Brazil’s political turmoil and demonstrations
To better understand how is the actual situation in Brazil, check out our two landmark documentaries :
Bolsonaro-Lula, the clash of the titans ( 52')
Bolsonaro, the other Brazil. ( 52' and 90')

best audience of the year on France 5 - Science Grand Format, acclaimed internationally
The documentary 1x90’ and 1x52’ directed by Laurence Thiriat and produced by Tangerine Production in co-production with Composite Films for France 5 - Science Grand Format was the best audience of the year for this slot. Broadcasted on November 10th, it gathered more than 1 million viewers.
Distributed by Terranoa, the film was pre-sold to Ushuaia TV (France) and EarthxTV in the USA. The film has also attracted some 15 international buyers: SRC Canada, RTBF, VRT (Belgium), SFDRS, RAI 3, RSI, TG4, Odisea, RTV Slovenia, TV Slovak, SRTV Romania, Ceska TV, TVP (Poland), EBS Korea.
This film examines the future of three coastal megacities, New York, Rotterdam and Singapore, which are exposed to rising sea levels and increasingly deadly storms. Engineers, architects, geographers and biologists implement hybrid solutions in a race against time.

BEST WISHES FROM ALL THE TEAM !
Click to the link if you want to discover our dream jobs:
https://sites.google.com/view/terranoa-happy-new-year/best-wishes

WE HAVE IMPACT !


Terranoa featured in Variety!

The natural world, wildlife, the legacy of war and the beauty of culture has proven to be in big demand for Paris-based documentary distributor Terranoa.
Attending this year’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Biarritz, the company presented a diverse lineup that ranged from history and ancient civilizations to science, wildlife, arts, culture and current affairs.
Among its popular new titles is “Top of the Rocks,” produced by Haut et Court Doc with Franco-German pubcaster Arte and French channel Ushuaïa. The ambitious 4K, five-part series takes viewers around the world to examine how stones – specifically granite, limestone, sandstone, basalt and clay – have not only shaped the planet but also inspired human civilizations.
Likewise generating intense interest is the three-part wildlife series “Animal Construction,” a co-production by Docland Yard and Biglo Production for Arte that looks at the ways a wide range of living creatures, from birds, mammals and reptiles to insects, arachnids and even fish, build their own homes to shelter and protect their young. It sold to ORF in Austria, Switzerland’s RSI, RTP in Portugal and KBS in South Korea as well as to buyers in China, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
The distrib has also seen success with “After the Chaos,” produced by Docland Yard for Planète Plus, which sold to N-TV in Germany and Spain’s RTVE. The four-part series tells the story of how the cities of Le Havre, London, Berlin and Warsaw were destroyed by bombing during the Second World War and then rebuilt and reinvented after the war using archival footage, state-of-the-art visual effects and first-hand witnesses who contributed to the cities’ rebirths.
Also dealing with the legacy of war is “Children of Chaos, What Became of WW2 Orphans,” a 90-minute film produced by Elephant Doc for France 2 in co-production with Belgium and Poland that pre-sold to Switzerland’s RTS and ORF in Austria. The film uses colorized archives, survivor testimonies and reenactments as it explores an obscure and unknown episode of the immediate post-war period. In 1945, 15 million orphans roamed the ruins and rubble of destroyed Europe. The documentary tells the stories of these children, their broken lives, forever in search of their families and homes.
The film “makes history feel transgenerational,” says Graziadey. “It has a purpose.”
Terranoa likewise secured a number of sales for “Natural Disasters: Mega Regulators,” which reveals how scientists are discovering the interconnections of natural disasters – tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, forest fires – and how one is triggered by the other. Researchers show the links between a cyclone and an earthquake or a volcanic eruption and a sea current as they uncover the secrets of a suffering natural world that benefits from such upheavals and recreates itself as it gets destroyed. Cocottes Minute and Eklektik Productions produced the film for France Télévisions, RTBF and Ushuaïa TV.
Another title attracting attention is “Bolsonaro, The Far Side of Brazil,” produced by Babel Doc for France 2. It quickly pre-sold to N-TV in Germany, Swiss pubcaster RTS, Belgian broadcasters VRT and RTBF, Sweden’s SVT, RTV in Slovenia, Swiss channel RSI and RDI in Canada. The film examines Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro’s political career, his reputation as the brash “Trump of the tropics” and disruptive right-wing populist, while also showing him to be more complex than he is usually portrayed in this pivotal election year for Brazil.
Offering a cultural experience through travel and arts is “United Nations of Dance,” a series that takes viewers on a journey into the traditional dances of the world over two five-part seasons. The show presents the history and traditions behind each dance – from Mozambique, Bali and Brazil to Japan, India and Hawaii – through the personal stories of the dancers and the people who perpetuate their cultures over the centuries. Produced by New York-based Producing Partners for Arte, the series sold in the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland and other territories.

4 PROGRAMS AT ARKHAIOS FILM FESTIVAL!
4 Terranoa programmes selected for official competition at the Arkhaios Film Festival
See you in October to know the winners!
Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's challenge (Gedeon Programmes / ARTE France, Atomis Media, Produccions Quart & NHK, Histoire TV, TV3 Catalunya, Movistar, Curiosity, Ceska TV)
Kromdraai, children from the cradle of humankind (EX NIHILO / Agat Films)
The mysteries of the Cosquer cave (Gedeon Programmes / NHK, Arte)
Peru, sacrifices in the kingdom of Chimor (Nilaya Productions / France 5)

SPECIAL PRIZE - MAKING PANDEMICS (Deauville Green Awards)
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Ukrainian conflict special programming
As the Ukrainian conflict revives Cold War tensions, this film takes us in the corridors of diplomacy and history to explore what it takes to make peace and provides a much-needed in depth Historical perspective on our world today.
Featuring exceptional access to Mikhaïl Gorbachev and interviews with senior foreign policy advisors from the US, Russia, Germany and France, active on the international scene in the late 80’s (Joseph Nye, Graham Allison, Alexander Likhotal, George Shultz, Hubert Vedrine, Horst Teltschik) the film retraces a crucial chapter of history from the election of Gorbachev in 1985 to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the peaceful end of the Cold War. Fast forward a quarter century later, the film reveals the new map of nuclear armaments expanding today in this multipolar world with growing concern about the risk of a nuclear conflict.
A film by US film director and journalist Leila Conners (director of the 11th Hour co-written with Leonardo di Caprio)
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This 90 min long film is structured in various chapters with a cut around 48 min possible:
Festivals: 2017 Zurich Film Festival, Cinéma for Peace 2018, DMZ Docs in Korea 2019, Festival de cinéma Le Temps Presse 2019
Mikhail Gorbachev himself, has made a personal address to the media, in order to highlight the importance of this movie and to stress the necessity of resuming the disarmament of the great powers: as there can be no winners out of a nuclear war.
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Broadcasters : SVT, RTS, EESTI, RTHK, Deutsche Welle, NC+ Pol, Latvian TV, RTVE, Histoire TV
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2022 begins with presales!
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Emmanuelle Jouanole at the FIPADOC from January 19th to 20th!
Emmanuelle Jouanole will be present at the FIPADOC from January 19th to 20th.
To book a meeting, please contact Côme VILLAIN (sales@terranoa.com)

TERRANOA wishes you a happy holiday season!
Best way do keep spirits up…Let’s dance over the new year and send our positive vibes to all of you!

Terranoa's sales - November
NEANDERTHAL, THE MYSTERY OF THE BRUNIQUEL CAVE (52') has been acquired by ARTE and bought by RAI (Italy).
RTS (Switzerland) and RTBF (Belgium) confirm their pre-purchase commitment to the film IF YOU KILL, CALL ME (52') which will be delivered at the end of January 2022 for France 2 and broadcast in the 25 Nuances de Doc slot.
USHUAIA has also made a pre-purchase commitment to the film MEGALOPOLIS FACING SEA LEVEL RISE (France 5/ Tangerine production). The film is in the final stages of shooting and will be delivered in April.
RMC signed the series STONE MEN (12x45' produced by GiUMa Produzioni) after buying WHAT WENT WRONG II (Autentic Distribution catalogue, 6x52').
Sale of the unit JIM CARREY, AMERICA UNMASKED (52') to Canal+ Poland.
Curiosity buys and renews a dozen titles from the Terranoa catalogue, including HERGE, IN THE SHADOW OF TINTIN (52' & 80'), RIO THE GREAT SAGA (52' & 90'), CUBA PARADISE ON THE BRINK (2x52' - 4K) produced by GEDEON MEDIA GROUP.
Package of over 35 hours signed with RTS Serbia for Nature, History, Travel and Art programmes.

NEW YORK EMMY AWARDS WINNER!
Congratulations to Producing Partners and WNET for winning the 64th NY Emmy Awards in the category Arts/ Entertainment Programming for its documentary IMMERSIVE WORLD!
We are so proud to work with this studio and to distribute this amazing series (10x26')

BIG JOHN ON THE ROAD TO JURASSIC CASH

Terranoa Fall sales
JOSEPHINE BAKER, THE STORY OF AN AWAKENING (52') sold to ARTE and FRANCE TV OUTRE-MER
The Poupon family's travel and discovery series THE SOUTHERN FLOWER AT SEA was sold to RTS for the weekly Saturday morning discovery slot.
ONE WAY TICKET (Echo Studio - Madness - France.tv) was sold to Planète+.
WNET/PBS bought A SAMURAI AT THE VATICAN for broadcast in November on WNET.
TV5 Quebec Canada has just signed a 10-hour Buy & Pre-Purchase package, including AFTER CHAOS (4x52'), ANIMAL CONSTRUCTIONS (3x52'), ANIMAL DEMOCRACY (2x52'), THE QUEST FOR NATURE (52').

TERRANOA at the MIPCOM 2021!

TERRANOA at Le Rendez-vous Bi@rritz 2021!
The Rendez-vous Bi@rritz 2021 is starting next week. Join us Tuesday September 7th for our Super Highlight pitch, our Arts and Culture Pitch and “What’s hot in France?” session !
Our sales team, the producers and the talents will be there to answer your questions and present you some exclusive extracts from their Docs! Check below our detailed schedule :
⏲ 11:15 AM – What’s hot in France? // D’ARTAGNAN AND THE THREE MUSKETEERS: THE TRUE STORY
Exclusive study on the French successes of 2020-2021 in France and their international potential
https://www.screenopsis.com/www/program/3461a97a-63bf-4927-b001-abc9a08fb9c9/home
⏲ 12:30 – 12:50PM // Highlight on CHILDREN OF CHAOS, WHAT BECAME OF WWII ORPHANS
Interviews with the producer (Fanny Glissant) and the director (Pizzini Agnes) + extracts
https://www.screenopsis.com/www/program/d2d4b2a0-654d-40fd-a6fa-b74be254f597/home
⏲ 2:30 – 3:00PM // Pitch on JIM CARREY, AMERICA UNMASKED
Interviews with the director (Adrien Dénouette)
https://www.screenopsis.com/www/program/b9a5b2a0-78f2-486a-b8e9-ddccf67a0fbd/home
Follow us or TV France International to keep updated !

ISRAEL & PALESTINE: TIME TO CALL TIME?
ISRAEL & PALESTINE: TIME TO CALL TIME?
As the Israel Palestine conflict is being reignited, our newly released film THE TINDERBOX is a must watch to explore the historical roots and colonial heritage at the heart of the tensions in the region.
THE TINDERBOX
A rare and thought-provoking examination of both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, from its catalyst to why it still rages, to what needs to happen for it to stop.
The Tinderbox combines ancient and more recent history, geopolitical problems (racism, inequality, immigration and fake truths), and psychology, with the deeply personal journey of one person forced to challenge everything they’d been taught about the conflict in Israel and Palestine.
The film also shows the human face of this conflict by hearing from a wide variety of contemporary voices, ranging from a Settler to a political member of Hamas. Today, while this conflict still rages, an American Middle East Peace Plan is in the works, and anti-Semitism and Islamophobia remain as globally controversial as ever, this film will provide context, show how history continues to play out in the daily lives of people on either side of the divide, and will empower audiences to make up their own minds.
One-off : 52' & 90' version: WATCH HERE
Series : 2x52' version: WATCH HERE
Directed by: Gillian Mosely
A production: Medialab & Spring Film
All rights/all media available worldwide, please contact us at sales@terranoa.com
To go further...
Check the THE TINDERBOX dedicated website to know all about the team, the speakers and the film's background.

Terranoa spring sales!
Many sales this month for the Chinese territory with the titles Human+: the future of our senses? (5x52'), Sounds of Nature (3x52' & 52'), Battlefields (14x52'), Sea Lion Rescue (52', 4K), Wonders of Northern Europe (5x52' & 52') and Asteroides, Asteroid Mining, the new El Dorado (1x52', 4K)
For the French territory, Planète+ renews its rights on Chambord, the castle, the king & the architect (52' & 90', 4K)
Renewal of the rights to season 1 of On the cities’ rooftops (5x52') and purchase of the 2nd season (5x52') for Servus (Austria)
NPO extra (Netherlands) signs for the series Immersive World (10x26') and United Nations of Dance (5x52')
Mediaset is interested in the series World’s most beautiful sites (36x3' short format)

The MIPTV 2021 opens the gates to the KINGDOM OF CHIMOR
Our brand-new program THE KINGDOM OF SACRIFICED CHILDREN (52’ & 90’) is featured at the MIPTV 2021 as part of the ten pre-selected programmes of the Factual and Documentary Showcase, starting Friday 9th a 9H30
Stay tuned to know more about this unprecedented Archeological cold case coproduced by Nilaya Productions and France 5
https://www.miptv.com/en-gb/conferences-events/content-discovery.html#doc-factual
Terranoa’s team is present during the whole week (12th to 16th of April) on the MIPTV Digital Platform and beyond!
Contact: sales@terranoa.com

Terranoa winter sales!
40-hour package signed with ERT in Greece including POMPEII, HISTORY OF SKIING, MME TUSSAUD, and the travel series MADA TREK and FLEUR AUSTRALE
ZDF signs an 8-hour package including the renewal of the series PATROUILLES
18-hour package signed with RTV Slovakia (DECOLONIZATIONS, POMPEII, D'ARTAGNAN, HISTORY OF SKIING...)
NHK bought KHUFU and HITLER'S CHILDREN
Back with MME TUSSAUD, sold to ORF
PLANET CHEF series sold to SVOD platform Magellan TV in the US
National Geographic buys the rights of the History titles DELIVRANCE and SURRENDER (Roche production/ TF1)
Arte bought CHAMBORD and the series WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL SITES (20x13')

PLANET CHEF ON MAGELLAN TV!
PLANETE CHEF is now available on Magellan TV!
https://www.magellantv.com/series/planet-chef
SEASON 1 (8x52') https://www.terranoa.com/en/serie/planet-chef-saison-1-2421
SEASON 2 (4x52') https://www.terranoa.com/en/serie/planet-chef-saison-2-2571

3 TERRANOA's programs at the RENDEZ-VOUS DOCS 2021!
See you online!

MEET LAETITIA GIANSILY - DOYLE AT THE REALSCREEN SUMMIT
Laetitia Giansily-Doyle will be your host at a round-table discussion – Meet an expert distributor – on February 4th at 11am (US Eastern Time), feel free to connect with her if you are attending the Market!
For more information : https://summit.realscreen.com/2021/sessions/70617/meetanexpertdistributors/

BATTLE OF COBALT AT THE GLOBAL PITCH OF THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE DOC
Battle of Cobalt, a Belgium French co-production for ARTE, RTBF and TSR will be pitched as part of the Sunny Side of the Doc initiative Global Pitch on 2nd to 3rd February 2021.
This project is co-directed by Arnaud Zajtman (Esprit Libre production) and Quentin Noirfalisse (Dancing Dog) along with Films du Tambour de Soie (Muriel Sorbo), based on an original idea by Louise Rozes Moscovenko.
The Global pitch is sponsored by Real Stories and Off The Fence, it has selected twelve investigative and current affairs projects to be pitched online over two days.
For more information: https://www.sunnysideofthedoc.com/call-for-projects-global-pitch/

RESSACA won the International Emmy Award for best Arts Programming!
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POMPEII won the MULTI PLATFORM PRODUCTION Award at the 2020 WCSFP!


Terranoa virtually present at the 2020 WCSFP!
The whole Terranoa team will be present at the 2020 World Congress of Science & Factual Producers! This edition will take place online from December 8th to 10th: https://www.wcsfp.com/

Terranoa’s End of the year Sales News
In France:
Arte bought KIRK DOUGLAS, THE UNTAMEABLE and renewed its rights for MONT SAINT MICHEL, SCANNING THE WONDER (produced by Gedeon) and ROSETTA : MEMORIES OF A COMET (produced by Look at Sciences)
In Europe:
12h Package signed with RTP and 40h Package signed with ERT (Greece)
In Italy:
In Italy, Rai Storia is the one that bought THE FABULOUS HISTORY OF SKIING, as well as AZINCOURT, A FRIDAY IN HELL, and MONT SAINT MICHEL, SCANNING THE WONDER
An episode of the series WONDERS OF NORTHERN EUROPE has been sold to RAI 3
Rai 5 bought the 10x26' series IMMERSIVE WORLD
In Scandinavia:
YLE bought THE 1,001 FACES OF PALMYRA as well as Axess TV which also bought THE FABULOUS HISTORY OF SKIING, ASTEROID MINING , THE NEW EL DORADO, PYRAMIDS BUILDERS - NEW CLUES, and HOMO SPATIUS
Russia Today bought GLOBESITY and MY AMERICA

Fall line-up in video
Take 5 minute for a video overview of our current Line up.
Terranoa - Mipcom 2020 Overview from Terranoa on Vimeo.

Terranoa Fall Sales
30h Package of ARTS TITLES SOLD TO NEXO, the new Italian SVOD platform
Deutsche Welle bought GLOBESITY and ONE WAY TICKET – the latter has just received the award of the Best documentary at the San Antonio Black FF!
VRT bought VATICAN 90 min and SOUNDS OF NATURE (BEST OF episode)
APT in the US also bought the 3x52’ of SOUNDS OF NATURE
Sky NZ bought FREE COLOR
PLANET CHEF Season 2 and JOSEPHINE BAKER have been sold to TV3 Catalunya
Kultura TV bought PALMYRA and renewed its rights for the 3x52’ series AMSTERDAM, LONDON, NEW-YORK and GENGHIS KAHN
Rai 5 bought the 10x26' series IMMERSIVE WORLD

JOSEPHINE BAKER & RESSACA are getting awards!
JOSEPHINE BAKER, THE STORY OF AN AWAKENING was sold to Cinemoi and APT in the US. Earlier this year in June the film received the Rockie Award for best Arts & Culture programme at the Banff World Media Festival!
And RESSACA (Babel Doc for France 2) is nominated in the Arts category at the TV Emmy Awards!

Terranoa at Le Rendez-vous de Bi@rritz
Dear Friends and Colleagues…
Hope the summer was enjoyable for all of you. Summer break is now closing and we are set for yet another digital market, the first Biarritz Rendez-Vous without the sound, the sight and the taste of the sea! Despite this situation we will all try and make the best of these three days to meet and greet and talk programming needs and new releases.
We have a brand new feature length Special available to screen MY AMERICA, a 6 months journey through the country to hear how citizens and civil society are fighting to keep the American ideal alive. Also check out for our new ARTS & CULTURE series (16 new hours) and hear more about our two upcoming series ANIMAL CONSTRUCTION and AFTER CHAOS both set for delivery next June.
And don’t miss our Wildlife Pitch on ANIMAL DEMOCRACY on Tuesday 8th at 12h30!

Terranoa Summer Sales
ZDF Info has acquired MADAME MAO (The Moving Visuals Co.) and PYRAMIDS BUILDERS - NEW CLUES (Gedeon Programmes).
Deutsche welle and ORF acquired the feature length doc THE DESCENDANT.
Transtel acquired a 10 hour package including LAKE GENEVA: THE GIANT TSUNAMI, MADRE DE DIOS: THE LOST ISLAND, ETHIOPIA: THE MYSTERY OF PHALLIC STONES.
Current Time TV also signed a 10 hour package of History and Science series including THE DAY WHEN ... (Et La Suite Productions), DECOLONISATIONS (Program 33), HUMAN+ (Bonne Pioche/ Idéacom International) and HIDDEN TRACES (Docland Yard).
In France, Mediawan Auto Moto pay TV acquired FAST LAP series (motorpresse TV, Auto Motor Sport Channel) and Canal + has renewed the SVOD rights for COOKING THE WORLD Series.

MESOPOTAMIA during prime time on ARTE on October 3rd!
KURDISTAN : THE UNTOLD STORY OF MESOPOTAMIA has been broadcast in France Saturday October 3rd during prime time at 8:50pm on ARTE and scored 931,000 viewers. ARTE, the French broadcaster, is very happy with this audience and so are we!
And the movie will be broadcast again on Sunday October 11th at 3:15pm!

Nobel prize in physics attributed to three researchers specialized in blackholes
Penrose, one of the main characters of our movie EINSTEIN AND THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY has just received the Nobel prize in physics!
Roger Penrose has been rewarded for proving that blackholes are a direct consequence of Einstein’s general theory of relativity.

Nobel prize in chemistry attributed to Emmanuelle Charpentier & Jennifer Doudna
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Emmanuelle CHARPENTIER and Jennifer DOUDNA for their research and development of the molecular scissors; the famous CRISPR-CAS9!
Discover Emmanuelle's research in TAILORED HUMANITY: A REVOLUTION IN GENETICS