Eiffel's Race to the Top(2023)
Eiffel, la guerre des tours
Eiffel's Race to the Top Synopsis
Behind the iconic Eiffel Tower lies the story of an incredible challenge to erect a thousand-foot tower that went far beyond a design competition, and marked a major turning point in engineering history. It was the beginning of radical transformation where iron was pitted against stone, engineering against architecture, and modern design against ancients. Press campaigns, lobbying, public conferences, denigration of opposing projects, bragging about big names - all participants engaged in a fierce battle without concession. Using 3D recreations, official sources (reports, letters, drawings...) and intimate archives obtained from their descendants, this film will bring to life this vertical race through a fresh and visual way to mark the centenary of Eiffel death.
Eiffel's Race to the Top (2023) is a documentary and history film directed by Mathieu Schwartz, released on November 6, 2023 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Marc Citti, François Rabette, Léa Schwartz and Régis Royer. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Mathieu Schwartz
- Writers:
- Savin Yeatman-Eiffel, Mathieu Schwartz
- Producers:
- Gaëlle Guyader
- Composer:
- Yannis Dumoutiers
- Production:
- ZED, ARTE, The WNET Group
- Status:
- Released
Eiffel's Race to the Top (2023) Trailer
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Eiffel's Race to the Top Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marc Citti
as Gustave Eiffel
François Rabette
as Jules Bourdais
Léa Schwartz
as Claire Eiffel
Régis Royer
as Charles Garnier
Étienne Launay
as Maurice Koechlin
Édouard Michelon
as Émile Nouguier
Romans Suarez-Pazos
as Édouard Lockroy
Cédric Zimmerlin
as Amédée Sébillot
- Luc-Emmanuel Betton
Luc-Emmanuel Betton
as Gustave Ferrié
Bruno Ricci
as Émile Trelat
Christophe Reymond
as Jean-Louis Pascal
Laurent Lafuma
as Joseph-Antoine Bouvard
Key crew
Directed by Mathieu Schwartz, written by Savin Yeatman-Eiffel and Mathieu Schwartz, produced by Gaëlle Guyader.
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Eiffel's Race to the Top Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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Eiffel's Race to the Top – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Eiffel's Race to the Top online?
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Eiffel's Race to the Top (2023) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Eiffel's Race to the Top?
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The main cast of Eiffel's Race to the Top (2023) includes Marc Citti, François Rabette, Léa Schwartz, Régis Royer and Étienne Launay. The film was directed by Mathieu Schwartz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Eiffel's Race to the Top released?
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Eiffel's Race to the Top was released on November 6, 2023 and runs for 55m.
Is Eiffel's Race to the Top worth watching?
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Eiffel's Race to the Top (2023) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Eiffel's Race to the Top?
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