Acquisition of a new documentary

Eiffel Tower: Building the Impossible

France tv distribution is happy to announce the acquisition of a new documentary: Eiffel Tower: Building the Impossible. 

This factual, which is distributed internationally by France tv distribution, will be launched during the 25th edition of the Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Paris, which will take place from January 10 through 17, 2023.

Eiffel Tower: Building the Impossible

For the 1889 World Exposition in Paris, French engineer Gustave Eiffel attempts the impossible: building the world’s highest structure. But the Great Iron Lady would never have existed were it not for his previous projects. Gustave Eiffel built more than 300 metallic civil works all around the world: viaducts, bridges, train stations, factories, and the structure of the Statue of Liberty – a race for innovation that allowed him to build faster and higher. This documentary offers a complete immersion in this extraordinary technical and architectural adventure, and traces the rise of a man at the heart of the industrial revolution.

Genre: Science and Technology. Format: 1x90'/1x52'. Directed by Pascal Cuissot. Producer: Bleu Kobalt. French Broadcaster: France 5.

Patrice Gellé, Producer, General Manager at Bleu Kobalt:

"Pascal Cuissot's documentary reveals the untold story of the Eiffel Tower, with an immersive journey through Eiffel’s greatest works in the world and spectacular CGI scenes. Bleu Kobalt, together with France Télévisions Distribution and France Télévisions is delighted to rally major international networks within the ‘Global Doc’ initiative, and make this the landmark film on the epic of the Iron Lady."

Caroline Behar, Head of International Coproductions and Acquisitions (Factuals Unit) at France tv:

"France Télévisions are proud to be associated with « Eiffel Tower, building the impossible » which shows this iconic monument in a completely new light.  It's an ambitious project for our Science Grand Format slot, with an original visual style, and which shows how truly modern Eiffel's work is. This film is being made as part of the Global Doc programme, which brings together major international broadcasters."

Julia Schulte, SVP International Sales at France tv distribution:

"We are very enthusiastic to present this project to international markets and possible partners : The film tells the fascinating story of the most visionary architect during his time - the stunning period of the industrial revolution - but also about an adventurer travelling the globe to spread his inspirations."

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