Eiffel's Race to the Top (2023)
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.
Cast
- Marc Citti - Gustave Eiffel
- François Rabette - Jules Bourdais
- Léa Schwartz - Claire Eiffel
- Régis Royer - Charles Garnier
- Étienne Launay - Maurice Koechlin
- Édouard Michelon - Émile Nouguier
- Romans Suarez-Pazos - Édouard Lockroy
- Cédric Zimmerlin - Amédée Sébillot
- Luc-Emmanuel Betton - Gustave Ferrié
- Bruno Ricci - Émile Trelat
Screenplay
Keywords
paris, france, competition, architect, universal exhibition, engineering, architecture, tower, mechanical engineering, eiffel tower, paris, skills challenge, 19th century, world's fair, 1880s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eiffel's Race to the Top about?
- 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.
- Who directed Eiffel's Race to the Top?
- Eiffel's Race to the Top was directed by Mathieu Schwartz, Savin Yeatman-Eiffel.
- Who stars in Eiffel's Race to the Top?
- Eiffel's Race to the Top stars Marc Citti, François Rabette, Léa Schwartz, Régis Royer, Étienne Launay, Édouard Michelon.
- What genre is Eiffel's Race to the Top?
- Eiffel's Race to the Top is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Eiffel's Race to the Top produced?
- Eiffel's Race to the Top was produced in France.