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.
Gustave Eiffel
Jules Bourdais
Claire Eiffel
Charles Garnier
Maurice Koechlin
Émile Nouguier
Édouard Lockroy
Amédée Sébillot
Gustave Ferrié
Émile Trelat
Jean-Louis Pascal
Joseph-Antoine Bouvard
Bourdais' assistant
Narrator (voice)
Director
Director
Producer
Original Music Composer
Editor
Casting
Camera Operator
Documentation & Support
Casting
Writer
Second Assistant Director
Makeup Artist
Makeup Department Head
Hair Department Head
Dresser
Hairdresser
Assistant Camera
Assistant Camera
Electrician
Costumer
Electrician
Assistant Camera
First Assistant Director
Assistant Camera
Costume Mistress
Makeup Artist
Writer
Electrician
Dresser
Hairdresser