Notre-Dame: Race Against the Inferno

2019 0h 44m EN

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6.3

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6.4

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★6.3TMDB · 12★6.4IMDB · 205

Documentary

Synopsis

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On April 15, 2019 600 firefighters of the Paris Fire Brigade fought for over 7 hours to save the Notre Dame Cathedral from fire. In this stunning documentary, witness firefighters testimonies as they struggle to wage war. Looking to save the massive building from flames and save the relics inside, not only for Paris but for this structure that serves as a symbol of Paris for the world.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Roland Agami
Self (voice) (as Rolland Agami)
Paul Bandey
Self - Narrator (voice)
Anelise Borges
Self - Euronews Reporter
Olivier De Châlus
Self - Engineer and Historian Expert of the Notre-Dame
Jean-Marie Gontier
Self - Head of Rescue Operations Fire Department Paris
Anne Jacq
Self (voice)
Jean-Christophe Lebert
Self (voice)
Emmanuel Macron
Self - President of France

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Simon Kessler
Writers: Fabrice Gardel, Simon Kessler, Josselin Mahot
Languages: French, English
Countries: France, United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 44-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, United Kingdom.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mathieu Weschler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Roland Agami and Paul Bandey and Anelise Borges carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt11559162 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Simon Kessler directs. Mathieu Weschler cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, United Kingdom. Dialogue in French, English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 44-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 7 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, English.
4International production across 2 countries: France, United Kingdom.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Editor Mathieu Weschler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Roland Agami and Paul Bandey and Anelise Borges carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt11559162 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.