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

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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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