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Eiffel's Race to the Top

Find out about the race to build Paris’ most famous landmark when two men vied to be the first to build a monument 1,000 feet tall. See how one man’s vision transformed the Paris skyline, making the Eiffel Tower a global icon. Dramatic recreations, official renderings and personal correspondence tell the story.
IMDb 7.955min2023X-Ray7+
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Audio languages

EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High

Subtitles

English [CC]

Directors

Mathieu SchwartzSavin Yeatman-Eiffel

Producers

Manuel CatteauStephanie CarterHélène GanichaudHélène ColdefyChristophe AssezatGaëlle Guyader

Cast

Jay O. SandersMarc CittiFrançois RabetteLéa SchwartzRégis RoyerRomans Suarez-Pazos

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