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Battle of the Pyramid, The

Alternative title
Bataille de la Pyramide, La
Synopsis
The film is based on the notepad jottings of architect Yann Weymouth, the man who worked closest to I.M. Pei, the architect who designed the Grand Louvre. Featuring a haphazard collection of sketches, collages and personal notes, these notepads provide a real insight into the adventure that was this major architectural project commissioned by the then French President François Mitterrand. The film also features the opinions of craftspeople, curators, site foremen and politicians, who provide honest and frank accounts of the design and tumultuous completion of the Pyramid.

DVD extras four 5-minute clips of I.M Pei, Memories in Motion; Portfolio of photos from the construction site of the pyramid.
Language
French (Standard) (French with English subtitles or dubbing)
Country
France
Year of release
2010
Year of production
2009
Subjects
Architecture
Keywords
architectural design; architecture - French; pyramids; Louvre, the; Pei, Ieoh Ming

Credits

Director
Frédéric Compain

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 0 NTSC
Price
19.99 euros
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
52 minutes
Year
2012

Production Company

Name

Louvre, The

Distributor

Name

ARTE France

Email
http://www.arteboutique.com/inputContact.action
Web
http://boutique.arte.tv/ External site opens in new window
Address
STACI
ARTE Boutique 1610
B.P. 59124 - 95074 Cergy Pontoise
France
Notes
An extensive range of programmes broadcast on the French Arte channel, relating to art and culture. Most are only available in French, but some have English audio or subtitles. Sale on Region 2 PAL DVD.

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