La Tour
Synopsis
A poetic documentary tribute to the famous Eiffel tower, built for the 1889 World Fair and intended to have been destroyed 20 years later. A vocal subset of Parisians (among which, one may surmise, Clair would've been counted) insisted the Tower remain above the River Seine, a continued display of French engineering excellence. Clair makes strategic use of double exposures and dissolves, capturing the mechanical exuberance of the Tower; The great swooping steel latticework edifice a bounding symbol of the modern age.
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Clair
- Screenplay & Story
- René Clair
- Original Title
- La Tour
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Albatros
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Clair
René Clair
Georges Périnal
Department Leadership Roster
René Clair
Director
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
René Clair
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for La Tour.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Tour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Tour about?
A poetic documentary tribute to the famous Eiffel tower, built for the 1889 World Fair and intended to have been destroyed 20 years later. A vocal subset of Parisians (among which, one may surmise, Clair would've been counted) insisted the Tower remain above the River Seine, a continued display of French engineering excellence. Clair makes strategic use of double exposures and dissolves, capturing the mechanical exuberance of the Tower; The great swooping steel latticework edifice a bounding symbol of the modern age.
Who directed La Tour?
La Tour was directed by René Clair.
Who stars in La Tour?
The principal cast of La Tour includes Not specified.
When was La Tour released and how long is it?
La Tour was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 14m.