The Real Thing
A smaller scale replica of the Eiffel Tower stands in Shanghai alongside a version of the Champs-Élysées, illustrating the trend of architectural imitation.
“Real life in fake cities”
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A smaller scale replica of the Eiffel Tower stands in Shanghai alongside a version of the Champs-Élysées, illustrating the trend of architectural imitation.
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Shanghai features a smaller scale replica of the Eiffel Tower alongside a version of the Champs-Élysées. Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, hosts a copy of St. Peter’s Basilica from Rome. These sites illustrate architectural imitation across continents. The film documents how these structures reflect cultural practices related to authenticity and copies. Directed by Benoît Felici, the 55-minute documentary presents a global perspective on imitation in architecture. It was produced in France and is available in multiple languages, including Mandarin and French.
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