The Arc de Triomphe: A Nation's Passion
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.
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The Arc de Triomphe: A Nation's Passion
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 10, 2021
Runtime
0h 54m
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
User Score
80%
Original Title
L'Arc de Triomphe, passion d'une nation
Production Companies
Flair Productions, ARTE GEIE, ORF, TV5 Québec Canada, TV5 Monde
Director
Laurent Ramamonjiarisoa
Description
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.
