Notre-Dame of Paris, Rising from the Ashes
Architecture & Design
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58m
Directed by Laurent Fléchaire • Documentary • 2021 • 58 minutes
Three years ago, Notre-Dame of Paris cathedral’s roof tops were destroyed by flames in front of the eyes of the whole world. Since then, we have seen the clearance and securing efforts and eventually the start of a huge reconstruction task ahead. Men and women at the reconstruction site of Notre-Dame’s cathedral embody the mysterious aura of the place. As if the setting impregnates them. They are working at a void were their only and most important mission is to save and restore the magnificent cathedral. They must do it quickly and perfectly.
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