L’INCONNU DE LA GRANDE ARCHE (THE GREAT ARCH)
Director(s): Stéphane Demoustier
Cast: Swann Arlaud, Michel Fau, Claes Bang, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Xavier Dolan
Written by: Laurence Cossé, Stéphane Demoustier
Categories: Drama, History, New Release, New Releases, Non-English Language
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SYNOPSIS
1983. The biggest architectural competition in history, both anonymous and open, is launched under the impetus of a new socialist president, François Mitterrand. Coveted by all the biggest international architectural firms, the competition is surprisingly won by an unknown: Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, an architecture teacher from Copenhagen. Until then, the fifty-year-old Danish had only built 4 buildings: his home and three small chapels. Overnight, “Spreck” becomes the center of attention and is thrust under the spotlight. Above all, he finds himself at the head of a colossal project with huge political and economic stakes: building the Great Arch of La Défense.
An outstanding screenwriter, Stéphane Demoustier signs an intelligently accessible film
- Cineuropa
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Film Details
First Airline Avail: February 1, 2026
Note: Holdbacks: July 1, 2026 - Australia and New Zealand
Genres: Drama, History
Country(ies) of Origin: Denmark, France
Original Language: French, a little Danish and English
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