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Statue of Liberty's Epic Creation Story Filmed
20 Feb
Summary
- Film 'Lady Liberty' chronicles the creation of the Statue of Liberty.
- It highlights artistic, political, and engineering contributions.
- The movie details the friendship between its key visionaries.
A historical feature film, "Lady Liberty," is in development, helmed by director Christian Duguay. This upcoming production aims to illuminate the compelling backstory behind the iconic Statue of Liberty. The narrative will spotlight the artistic ambition of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the political foresight of Édouard de Laboulaye, and the engineering expertise of Gustave Eiffel.
The film is set in the 19th century and follows Bartholdi and Laboulaye as they pursue the ambitious project of gifting a monumental statue to the American people. This endeavor, initially a symbol of fraternity between France and America, evolves into an intimate story of friendship. It will showcase how their shared ideals were tested by doubt, financial hurdles, and technical difficulties.
"Lady Liberty" hails from producers known for the French hit "The Intouchables" and the Oscar-winning "CODA." Duguay is recognized for directing successful dramas like "Jappeloup" and "A Bag of Marbles."
