Eiffel's Race to the Top
Nov 06, 2023 · 55m
Director
Mathieu Schwartz, Savin Yeatman-EiffelOverview
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 of Eiffel's Race to the Top
Marc CittiGustave Eiffel
François RabetteJules Bourdais
Léa SchwartzClaire Eiffel
Régis RoyerCharles Garnier
Étienne LaunayMaurice Koechlin
Édouard MichelonÉmile Nouguier
Romans Suarez-PazosÉdouard Lockroy
Cédric ZimmerlinAmédée Sébillot
Luc-Emmanuel BettonGustave Ferrié
Bruno RicciÉmile Trelat
Christophe ReymondJean-Louis Pascal
Laurent LafumaJoseph-Antoine Bouvard- Gabriel ArbessierBourdais' assistant
- Thomas Ailhaud
- Daniel Dargau
Nicolas de Lavergne- Benoît Schwartz
- Maxime Terlin
Chloé RéjonNarrator (voice)
Crew of Eiffel's Race to the Top
- Mathieu SchwartzDirector, Writer
- Savin Yeatman-EiffelDirector, Writer
- Gaëlle GuyaderProducer
- Yannis DumoutiersOriginal Music Composer
- Raphaël BourdelonEditor
Nathalie ChéronCasting- Claire LinasCasting
- Pauline KerlerouxDocumentation & Support
- Gabriele ButiCamera Operator
- Nicolas SaubostFirst Assistant Director
- Juliane AufortSecond Assistant Director
- Guillaume VilletteCostume Mistress
- Sylvain ViricelAssistant Camera
Marie BouvierCostumer- Delphine KelloggMakeup Department Head
- Adélaïde GosselinDresser
- Lucie MuscieHairdresser
- Mathieu VandaeleAssistant Camera
- Agathe DrussantAssistant Camera
- Ugo MahutAssistant Camera
About Eiffel's Race to the Top
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…
When was Eiffel's Race to the Top released?
Eiffel's Race to the Top was released on November 6, 2023.
Where can I watch Eiffel's Race to the Top?
Eiffel's Race to the Top is streaming on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Eiffel's Race to the Top?
Eiffel's Race to the Top runs 55 minutes.
Who directed Eiffel's Race to the Top?
Eiffel's Race to the Top was directed by Mathieu Schwartz and Savin Yeatman-Eiffel.
Who is in the cast of Eiffel's Race to the Top?
The cast of Eiffel's Race to the Top includes Marc Citti (Gustave Eiffel), François Rabette (Jules Bourdais), Léa Schwartz (Claire Eiffel), Régis Royer (Charles Garnier) and Étienne Launay (Maurice Koechlin).