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The Arc de Triomphe: A Nation's Passion
8.0 / 10• 2021• 54m•NR• French
DocumentaryTV Movie
Storyline
The pride of Napoleon's victories, the Arc de Triomphe, whose first stone was laid in 1806 at the top of the Champs-Élysées, is, along with the Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited monuments in the French capital. Wanted by an emperor, inaugurated under the reign of a king (Louis-Philippe) and sanctuarized by the Republic, this patriotic temple polarizes the passions of a whole nation. A historical portrait before "packaging", which teems with anecdotes and unsuspected details.
Cast & Crew
Benoît Allemane
Narrator (voice)
Lead
Michael S. Cullen
Self
IR
Isabelle Rouge-Ducos
Self
Olivier Wieviorka
Self
Vladimir Yavachev
Self
Angélique Kidjo
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Philippe Chiambaretta
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Danielle Tartakowsky
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Laurent Ramamonjiarisoa's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Arc de Triomphe: A Nation's Passion is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
