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Birth of Civilization

7.520071h 45mMovieDocumentaryHistory

With the help of state of the art special effects, this National Geographic documentary attempts to recreate what civilization looked like during the first 8,000 years that human beings lived on Earth.

DirectorJacques Malaterre
WritersYves Coppens·Michel Fessler
ProducersBarthélémy Fougea·Tao Guiga

Where to watch

Magellan TVMagellan TV
Availability shown for Philippines · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jacques Malaterre

TFThierry Frémont
Thierry Frémont
Le narrateur
HDHelmi Dridi
Helmi Dridi
Aar / Ooki / Iké / Tobar
RS
Rabeb Srairi
Ashaa / Kelee / Nomade
LDLotfi Dziri
Lotfi Dziri
Uhru
FSFatima Ben Saïdane
Fatima Ben Saïdane
Aka
PK
Philippe Kara-Mohamed
Sarki
MN
Mohamed Ali Nahdi
Oukou
MG
Mohamed Graïaa
Waka
LT
Lotfi Turki
Le roi Sargon
HS
Hamza Sdiri
Ourham
HD
Halima Daoud

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Birth of Civilization — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Birth of Civilization?

Birth of Civilization is streaming on Magellan TV in Philippines. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Birth of Civilization on Netflix?

No, Birth of Civilization is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026. It's currently on Magellan TV.

Is Birth of Civilization on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Birth of Civilization isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now. It's on Magellan TV instead.

Where can I watch Birth of Civilization for free?

Birth of Civilization is available on Magellan TV in Philippines, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Birth of Civilization?

Yes — Birth of Civilization is followed by Les Derniers Secrets de l'humanité (2023) in the Aux origines de l'humanité.

Is there a prequel to Birth of Civilization?

Yes — Homo sapiens (2005) comes before Birth of Civilization in the Aux origines de l'humanité.

Is Birth of Civilization part of a trilogy?

No — Birth of Civilization is part of the Aux origines de l'humanité, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Aux origines de l'humanité?

There are 4 films in the Aux origines de l'humanité: A Species Odyssey (2003), Homo sapiens (2005), Birth of Civilization (2007) and Les Derniers Secrets de l'humanité (2023).