
The Great Arch
Directed by Stéphane Demoustier
Produced by Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, France 3 Cinéma
A historical drama about an unlikely triumph of vision and integrity, following an obscure Danish architect's unexpected victory in France's most prestigious architectural competition.
France, 1983. The biggest architectural competition in history is launched by the new socialist president, François Mitterrand. Coveted by all the biggest international architectural firms, the open-call competition is surprisingly won by an unknown: Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, an architecture teacher from Copenhagen. Until then, the fifty-year-old Dane had built only four buildings: his home, and three small chapels.
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Is The Great Arch violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Does The Great Arch end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Great Arch easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is The Great Arch sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is The Great Arch scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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