Ako Sugie | Stéphane Dumoustier "The Great Arch"
Summary
Set in 1980s France, this film depicts the dramatic struggle of architect Jørn Otto von Spreckelsen as he works on the "Grande Arche," a massive national monument. The story explores the intense conflict between his uncompromising artistic perfectionism and the harsh realities of budget constraints, construction deadlines, and political shifts. As noted by architect Toyo Ito, the film captures the poignant tension between a creator's pure vision and the pragmatic compromises required by large-scale state projects.
(Source：artscape)