What is The Great Arch?
The Great Arch is a film first released in 2025. Catalogued under Drama, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 5, 2025
- Studios
- Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, France 3 Cinéma, Le Pacte
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
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Overview
The Great Arch is a film first released in 2025. Catalogued under Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, France 3 Cinéma, Le Pacte. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An unknown Danish teacher wins France’s biggest 1983 architectural competition.”
- Compelling true‑inspired underdog story
- Rich 1980s French setting
- Claes Bang delivers a strong lead performance
- Mixed reception, holding a 68% rating on Kinobox
Watch it if you enjoy biographical dramas about architecture and underdog triumphs.
A drama suitable for mature audiences interested in historical biopics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed The Great Arch?
The film was written and directed by Stéphane Demoustier.
What source material inspired the film?
It is based on Laurence Cossé’s 2016 novel La Grande Arche.
Which actor portrays Johan Otto von Spreckelsen?
Claes Bang stars as the Danish architect.
When does the story take place?
The narrative is set in France in 1983.
What is the runtime of the film?
The movie runs for 1 hour 44 minutes.