The Great Arch
Released just last year. The Great Arch is a drama/history film. directed by Stéphane Demoustier.
Starring Claes Bang, Sidse Babett Knudsen, and Xavier Dolan
Synopsis
1983. The biggest architectural competition in history, both anonymous and open, is launched under the impetus of a new socialist president, François Mitterrand. Coveted by all the biggest international architectural firms, the competition is surprisingly won by an unknown: Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, an architecture teacher from Copenhagen. Until then, the fifty-year-old Danish had only built 4 buildings: his home and three small chapels.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 5, 2025
2 months ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (54 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Claes Bang
as Johan Otto von Spreckelsen
Sidse Babett Knudsen
as Liv von Spreckelsen
Xavier Dolan
as Jean-Louis Subilon
Swann Arlaud
as Paul Andreu
Michel Fau
as François Mitterrand
Jean des Forêts
as Alain Juppé
Micha Lescot
as Leloup
Alessandro Bressanello
as Marble man
Ilaria Cabras
as Marble man's daughter
Viilbjørk Malling Agger
as Architect student
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo
- France 3 Cinéma
- Le Pacte
- Zentropa Entertainments
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Arch about?
1983. The biggest architectural competition in history, both anonymous and open, is launched under the impetus of a new socialist president, François Mitterrand. Coveted by all the biggest interna...
Who directed The Great Arch?
The Great Arch was directed by Stéphane Demoustier.
How long is The Great Arch?
The Great Arch has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Great Arch released?
The Great Arch was released on November 5, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Arch?
The main cast of The Great Arch includes Claes Bang, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Xavier Dolan, Swann Arlaud, Michel Fau.