Eiffel (2021)

6.2R108 min

2021 French romantic drama film

Eiffel is a 2021 French romantic drama film directed by Martin Bourboulon, from a script written by Caroline Bongrand. The film stars Romain Duris as Gustave Eiffel and follows a fictionalized romance between Eiffel and Adrienne Bourgès, his childhood sweetheart, played by Emma Mackey. It also stars Pierre Deladonchamps in a supporting role.

Eiffel premiered on 2 March 2021 at the Alliance Française French Film Festival in Australia, and was released in France on 13 October 2021, by Pathé Distribution. The film received mostly positive reviews, and grossed $13.6 million worldwide.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Eiffel about?
Eiffel (2021) — The government is asking Eiffel to design something spectacular for the 1889 Paris World Fair, but Eiffel simply wants to design the subway. Suddenly, everything changes when Eiffel crosses paths with a mysterious woman from Arun's past.
Is Eiffel based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Eiffel scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.