Eiffel Tower: Building the Impossible
Immersive documentary exploring the rise of Gustave Eiffel at the heart of the Industrial Revolution and chronicling his architectural adventure in building France's famous landmark.
A majestic presence, towering over Paris for more than 130 years, the Eiffel Tower is an iconic symbol of 19th-century progress and grandeur. When it was built for the 1889 Paris world’s fair, its creator, Gustave Eiffel, was at the height of his fame and ready to take on the dream of every engineer and architect - to build the world’s tallest man-made structure. He had just two years, two months and five days to erect his 300-metre iron colossus. Drawing on three decades of civil engineering innovation and works across the globe, Eiffel, a magician of iron building, was perfectly poised for this extraordinary feat.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Narrator | Geraldine James |
Director | Pascal Cuissot |
Producer | Patrice GellΓ© |
Production Company | Bleu Kobalt Productions |
Broadcasts
- Mon 29 Jul 2024 21:00
- Tue 30 Jul 2024 01:00
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