The Great Arch

France, 1983. The biggest architectural competition in history is launched by the new socialist president, François Mitterrand. Coveted by all the biggest international architectural firms, the open-call competition is surprisingly won by an unknown: Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, an architecture teacher from Copenhagen. Until then, the fifty-year-old Dane had built only four buildings: his home, and three small chapels.

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Release date

5 Nov 2025

Runtime

1 h 44 min

• TMDB 6.9

Genres

• Drama
• History

Director

Stéphane Demoustier

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Countries

• FR
• DK

Cast

Claes Bangas Johan Otto von SpreckelsenXavier Dolanas Jean-Louis SubilonSwann Arlaudas Paul AndreuSidse Babett Knudsenas Liv von SpreckelsenMichel Fauas François MitterrandJean des Forêtsas Alain JuppéMicha Lescotas LeloupAlessandro Bressanelloas Marble manICIlaria Cabrasas Marble man's daughterViilbjørk Malling Aggeras Architect student

Writers

Stéphane Demoustier

Composer

OMOlivier Marguerit

Cinematography

David Chambille

Studios

Agat Films & Cie / Ex NihiloFrance 3 CinémaLe PacteZentropa Entertainments

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