Notre-Dame Fire Film by Jean-Jacques Annaud Hits Italian Theaters
Jean-Jacques Annaud's film 'Notre-Dame in fiamme' reconstructs the 2019 fire that devastated the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. The movie focuses on the 24 hours leading up to April 16, 2019, when the flames were finally extinguished, highlighting the courage and dedication of the firefighters who battled the blaze. It is not a pure documentary but a realistic narrative that captures the chaos, obstacles, and race against time. The film premieres in Italian cinemas from March 28 to 30, 2022, and will be available on Sky Cinema from April 15. The cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece, is now safe but undergoing restoration.
Key facts
- Film titled 'Notre-Dame in fiamme' directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Covers the 24 hours before the fire was extinguished on April 16, 2019
- Focuses on firefighters' efforts to save Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Not a pure documentary but a realistic reconstruction
- Italian cinema release: March 28-30, 2022
- Available on Sky Cinema from April 15, 2022
- Cathedral is safe but undergoing restoration
- Film pays homage to the firefighters
Entities
Artists
- Jean-Jacques Annaud
Institutions
- Sky Cinema
- Artribune
Locations
- Paris
- France