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Eiffel’s Race to the Top (2023): Cast

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Eiffel’s Race to the Top is a 2023 historical documentary directed by Mathieu Schwartz and Savin Yeatman-Eiffel, starring Marc Citti as Gustave Eiffel, Léa Schwartz and Cédric Zimmerlin. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Eiffel’s Race to the Top (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
French
Studio
ZED
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Eiffel’s Race to the Top About?

The premise of Eiffel’s Race to the Top without spoilers.

The story behind the construction of the Eiffel Tower reveals a fierce competition and a pivotal moment in engineering history. The ambitious project involved a clash of materials – iron versus stone – and design philosophies, pitting modern approaches against traditional architecture. Intense lobbying, public debates, and media campaigns shaped the process, as participants vied for recognition and championed their visions. Through 3D recreations and archival materials, this film explores the challenges and rivalries that marked the tower’s creation, commemorating Eiffel’s legacy.

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Cast & crew

Eiffel’s Race to the Top Cast & Characters

Marc Citti leads the cast as Gustave Eiffel, with Léa Schwartz as Claire Eiffel and Cédric Zimmerlin as Amédée Sébillot. Directed by Mathieu Schwartz and Savin Yeatman-Eiffel; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Mathieu Schwartz and Savin Yeatman-Eiffel

More films directed by Mathieu Schwartz and Savin Yeatman-Eiffel: Napoleon vs. Metternich: The Beginning of the End, Napoleon: Destiny and Death, Pasteur et Koch: Un duel de géants dans la guerre des microbes and Stalin, the Red Tyrant.

Videos

Eiffel’s Race to the Top Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Eiffel’s Race to the Top.

Secrets of the Dead: Eiffel's Race to the Top
Details

Eiffel’s Race to the Top Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Eiffel - Válka věží” and “Der Eiffelturm”.

Also known as
  • Eiffel - Válka věží
  • Der Eiffelturm
  • Geschichte einer Ikone
  • El desafío de la Torre Eiffel
  • Eiffelova věž: Příběh legendy
  • Eiffel: Tornens krig
  • Eiffel: Tornien sota

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FAQ

Eiffel’s Race to the Top FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Eiffel’s Race to the Top, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Eiffel’s Race to the Top?

Eiffel’s Race to the Top runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Eiffel’s Race to the Top released?

Eiffel’s Race to the Top was released on October 25, 2023.

Who directed Eiffel’s Race to the Top?

Eiffel’s Race to the Top was directed by Mathieu Schwartz and Savin Yeatman-Eiffel.

More films by Mathieu Schwartz

Who is in the cast of Eiffel’s Race to the Top?

Eiffel’s Race to the Top stars Marc Citti as Gustave Eiffel, Léa Schwartz as Claire Eiffel and Cédric Zimmerlin as Amédée Sébillot, among 19 credited actors.

Does Eiffel’s Race to the Top have a post-credit scene?

No. Eiffel’s Race to the Top has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Eiffel’s Race to the Top in?

The original language of Eiffel’s Race to the Top is French.

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