The Great Arch (2025)
France, 1983. The biggest architectural competition in history is launched by the new socialist president, François Mitterrand. Coveted by all the biggest international architectural firms, the open-call competition is surprisingly won by an unknown: Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, an architecture teacher from Copenhagen. Until then, the fifty-year-old Dane had built only four buildings: his home, and three small chapels.
Director: Stéphane Demoustier
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: November 5, 2025
Cast
- Claes Bang - Johan Otto von Spreckelsen
- Sidse Babett Knudsen - Liv von Spreckelsen
- Xavier Dolan - Jean-Louis Subilon
- Swann Arlaud - Paul Andreu
- Michel Fau - François Mitterrand
- Jean des Forêts - Alain Juppé
- Micha Lescot - Leloup
- Alessandro Bressanello - Marble man
- Ilaria Cabras - Marble man's daughter
- Viilbjørk Malling Agger - Architect student
Screenplay
- Stéphane Demoustier (Screenplay)
- Laurence Cossé (Novel)
Music: Olivier Marguerit
Cinematography: David Chambille
Editing: Damien Maestraggi
Production: Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, France 3 Cinéma, Le Pacte, Zentropa Entertainments
Country: France, Denmark
Language: Dansk, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
paris, france, architect, real story
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Arch about?
- France, 1983. The biggest architectural competition in history is launched by the new socialist president, François Mitterrand. Coveted by all the biggest international architectural firms, the open-call competition is surprisingly won by an unknown: Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, an architecture teacher from Copenhagen. Until then, the fifty-year-old Dane had built only four buildings: his home, and three small chapels.
- Who directed The Great Arch?
- The Great Arch was directed by Stéphane Demoustier.
- Who stars in The Great Arch?
- The Great Arch stars Claes Bang, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Xavier Dolan, Swann Arlaud, Michel Fau, Jean des Forêts.
- How long is The Great Arch?
- The Great Arch has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Arch?
- The Great Arch is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Great Arch produced?
- The Great Arch was produced in France, Denmark.