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202044 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Art History Historical Events

Saving Notre Dame

202044 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A fire in 2019 threatened Notre Dame Cathedral, prompting engineers and researchers to mobilize for restoration efforts on the historic structure.

Art History Historical Events

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Quentin Domart,

Michèle Hollander,

Charlène Gravel

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A fire in 2019 threatened Notre Dame Cathedral, prompting engineers and researchers to mobilize for restoration efforts on the historic structure.

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Quentin Domartdirector

Michèle Hollanderdirector

Charlène Graveldirector

Quentin Domartwriter

Coralie Miller

Coralie Millerwriter

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Flames engulf Notre Dame Cathedral on April 15, 2019, as the world watches in shock. Engineers and researchers quickly mobilize to assess the damage and plan for restoration. Using advanced technology, they analyze the events leading to the fire and the efforts to rebuild the historic structure. The documentary captures the reactions of Parisians and people worldwide as they come together to support the preservation of this iconic symbol of Paris and its 800-year history.

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