Silicon Valley is a mythical place, emblematic of progress and innovation, where visionary start-ups rub shoulders with giants like Facebook, Google and Apple. This region has become a global economic powerhouse. But what do we really know about Silicon Valley, behind its well-kept secrets, its recent scandals and the locked communication of the GAFAMs?

In this six-part series, directors Pierre Schneidermann and Baptiste Giudicelli delve into the heart of this unique ecosystem. hey meet the most influential players in the tech industry, behind-the-scenes workers, and many other witnesses able to speak unfiltered about this stretch of California between San Francisco and San José.

Guided by Luc Julia, French co-creator of Siri, they explore the entire valley, from Stanford University to Meta's headquarters, from the legendary garages of the computer pioneers to the newest artificial intelligence research centers... Between fascination, amusement and demystification, this documentary series unveils the workings and dynamics of this territory that shapes our lives, and asks the question: is Silicon Valley still “the place to be”?