On December the 7th 2024, Paris, France and the whole world was celebrating the reopening of one the most amazing buildings : La Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
After 5 years, with the support of private donations and almost 250 companies involved, Notre-Dame has undergone a miraculous restoration and is now reborn.
The film Notre-Dame burns is a gripping reconstruction of the fire that made history.
Let’s go back in time to understand what happens then and discuss the movie afterwards for those who are interested.
Notre-Dame brûle (2022), directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, takes an hour-by-hour look back at the cathedral's tragic fire in 2019. A poignant tale of drama and heroism
With Notre-Dame brûle, Jean-Jacques Annaud, renowned director behind such films as Le Nom de la rose and L'Ours, tackles a recent and defining event in French history: the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on April 15, 2019. This dramatic feature reconstructs the events hour by hour, exploring both the tragedy and the heroism of the men and women who risked their lives to save this iconic monument.
With a strong cast including Samuel Labarthe, Jean-Paul Bordes and Mikaël Chirinian, Notre-Dame brûle offers a gripping immersion in that unforgettable night. Between tension, emotion and historical accuracy, the film captures the scale of the tragedy and the relentless efforts of the firefighters and personnel involved.
Watch here the Trailer
French Interview with Jean-Jacques Annaud, director
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Day: Friday, January 24th, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Alliance Française de Philadelphie, 1420 Walnut St, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Language: English, French
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