Between historical documentary and animation feature, the tumultuous saga of the Queen of cathedrals

Languages : French/English
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Production
PROGRAM33

Year
2019

MAIN BROADCAST CHANNEL
France 2

The queen of cathedrals tells us her incredible story, thanks to the wonders of 3D animation.

An original and moving tribute, with the voice of Sophie Marceau.

Credit

Director
Emmanuel Blanchard

Author
Emmanuel Blanchard

Executive producer
Fabrice Coat

Producer
Michel Spavone

Voice
Sophie Marceau

    Partners

    In coproduction with
    AT-Doc, Circus et Solidanim

    With the participation of
    Centre National du Cinéma et de l’image animée (CNC), the Belgian Radio-television of the French Community (RTBF), THIRTEEN Productions LLC, PLANETE+ Poland, ZDF, Sky ARTE HD, Explora, Odisea/Odisseia channel (AMC Networks International Iberia), TV Unam, TV5MONDE, Planete+ and France Télévisions.

    International distribution
    Arte Sales

    Resume

    In Paris, during the High Middle Ages, a vast construction project began. A project that heralded an architectural revolution and was to become the most famous cathedral in the world – Notre-Dame de Paris.

    Now a meticulously-researched, superbly-directed documentary combines animation with archive material to tell the fascinating 800-year history of Notre-Dame and its forgotten builders, spurred by faith, ambition and genius to erect, embellish and preserve the world-famous architectural gem.

    This documentary pays poignant tribute to the queen of cathedrals, using animation and archive material to recount its turbulent history.

    Festival

    Pariscience - Festival international du Film Scientifique 2020

    Sélection Grand public – compétition Science Télévision

    Animation First (NYC, USA) – fi:af 2020

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