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Sewers of Paris - The Hidden City (2020)

7.02020N/AFR
DocumentaryTV Movie

Directed by Sarah Laîné

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

N/A

Language

FR

Release

September 2, 2020

Director

Sarah Laîné

Overview

While Paris, the City of Lights, shines brightly, hidden in its shadows are fascinating installations, put in place nearly two centuries ago: the sewers. Even today, this 2,600-kilometer-long labyrinth of streets and infrastructure ensures the sanitation of the entire capital. In 1854, during Haussm...

Cast

Julien Bocher

Julien Bocher

Narrator (voice)

Nicolas Joseph

Nicolas Joseph

Self - Sewer basic service

Raphaël Morera

Raphaël Morera

Self - Historian, CNRS

Konstantinos Chatzis

Konstantinos Chatzis

Self - Historian, Gustave Eiffel University

Christophe Dalloz

Christophe Dalloz

Self - Water and sanitation services manager

Thierry Guffroy

Thierry Guffroy

Self - Instructor

Guillaume Picon

Guillaume Picon

Self - Historian

Éric Pfliegersdoerfer

Éric Pfliegersdoerfer

Self - Institutional and internation relations, Eau de Paris

Nordine Ikhlef

Nordine Ikhlef

Self - Operation supervisor, Eau de Paris

David Petit

David Petit

Self - Water resource and production manager

Frédéric Rocher

Frédéric Rocher

Self - Security manager, Eau de Paris

Richard Horaist

Richard Horaist

Self - Manager of the integrated control center, Eau de Paris

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Sewers of Paris - The Hidden City (2020), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

While Paris, the City of Lights, shines brightly, hidden in its shadows are fascinating installations, put in place nearly two centuries ago: the sewers. Even today, this 2,600-kilometer-long labyrinth of streets and infrastructure ensures the sanitation of the entire capital. In 1854, during Haussmann's grand urban renewal projects in Paris, the French engineer Eugène Belgrand undertook one of the century's largest construction projects: the renovation of the Paris sewers. His main innovation: an ingenious dual network that simultaneously treats wastewater and delivers drinking water to Parisians.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Sewers of Paris - The Hidden City. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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