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Eiffel

Play trailer 2:01 Poster for Eiffel R 2022 1h 49m Biography Drama Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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Produced by Vanessa van Zuylen, the movie revolves around Eiffel as he finishes his collaboration on the Statue of Liberty and is pressured by the French government to design something spectacular for the 1889 Paris World Fair. Eiffel simply wants to design the subway, but everything changes when he crosses paths with a mysterious woman from his past (Emma Mackey). Their long lost, forbidden passion inspires him to build the iconic Eiffel Tower.
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Critics Consensus

Neither towering failure nor towering achievement, Eiffel reduces a fascinating life to a mundane love story.

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Christina Newland iNews.co.uk 09/18/2024
2/5
Director Martin Bourboulon is far too interested in dressing up history to suit his purposes to give a damn about the tower Gustave Eiffel devoted his life to. Go to Full Review
Sophie Butcher Empire Magazine 08/19/2022
2/5
Despite some lovely cinematography and interesting insights into what makes the Parisian landmark so special, Eiffel is a forgettable forbidden love affair. Go to Full Review
Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 08/15/2022
3/5
Together, Duris and Mackey have a corset-twanging chemistry. But the foregrounding of a fictional romance over a feat of engineering does feel like a missed opportunity. Go to Full Review
Ruth Maramis FlixChatter Film Blog 07/04/2023
3/5
Fascinating historical drama botched by messy editing, but Romain Duris & Emma Mackey's feverish chemistry elevates the forbidden romance. Go to Full Review
Tom Cassidy Common Sense Media 01/18/2023
3/5
The film is at its best when it reveals the incredible feats of engineering behind Paris' iron giant. Impressive for getting these ideas across in a compelling way, the movie's enthusiasm for Eiffel's engineering skills shines through. Go to Full Review
Latoya Austin Franglais27 Tales 09/24/2022
Eiffel is beautifully shot with captivating, mesmerising shots across Paris capturing the sensations that the script fails to enunciate. Go to Full Review
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Dawn 06/14/2022 I really enjoyed the movie I thought it was very well made See more theodora m 06/14/2022 The film was so dark, couldn't see the people or clothing . Loved the story, chemistry between the couple sizzling! Time frame was too rushed See more Gerard B 06/11/2022 Very interesting story of how a great monument was built! See more David 06/10/2022 I liked it, it had a good story lines. Although some parts I found to be confusing, and that said some parts weren't explained as well. See more Nancy M 06/09/2022 Very good movie. Considering that a lot of the story line had to do with the engineering feats of Gustave Eiffel - it was really entertaining and you felt yourself cheering for his success. Especially if you've ever had the please of traveling to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower in person. The acting by the two lead charaters, Gustave and Adrienne, was top notch. See more Joseph K 06/09/2022 Entertaining period piece and star-crossed love story. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Produced by Vanessa van Zuylen, the movie revolves around Eiffel as he finishes his collaboration on the Statue of Liberty and is pressured by the French government to design something spectacular for the 1889 Paris World Fair. Eiffel simply wants to design the subway, but everything changes when he crosses paths with a mysterious woman from his past (Emma Mackey). Their long lost, forbidden passion inspires him to build the iconic Eiffel Tower.
Director
Martin Bourboulon
Producer
Vanessa van Zuylen
Screenwriter
Caroline Bongrand, Thomas Bidegain, Martin Bourboulon, Natalie Carter, Martin Brossollet
Distributor
Blue Fox Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Biography, Drama, Romance
Original Language
French
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 3, 2022, Limited
Runtime
1h 49m