Eiffel's Race to the Top

The Eiffel Tower's genesis unfolds not as a peaceful architectural endeavor, but as a fierce battlefield of wills. Nineteenth-century engineers and architects clash not just with gravity, but with each other in a war of ambition where iron challenges stone and bold innovation defies conservative tradition. Behind the scenes of public competitions lies a gripping drama of lobbying, vicious press campaigns, and personal rivalries. Through 3D recreations and rare archival materials, the film reveals this race to the sky as a pivotal turning point that forever transformed engineering and the face of modern cities.