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SYNOPSIS
Following the fire that ravaged Notre-Dame de Paris, an extraordinary archaeological dig revealed unexpected treasures that had been hidden for centuries beneath the cathedral’s stone floor: two lead sarcophaguses, along with a thousand sculpted fragments of the former rood screen - destroyed in the 18th century.
These discoveries turned out to be so exceptional that the excavation work was extended several times, despite the urgent need to restore the monument.
A fascinating historical and scientific investigation during which many experts (archaeologists, anthropologists, forensic scientists, art historians, restorers…) will attempt to decipher the secrets of these relics. Using cutting-edge technology, they will throw fresh light on the history of Notre-Dame.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Florence Tran loves making films that promote knowledge.
From research in neuroscience and genetics to environmental issues, from Egyptian archaeology to the mysteries of the pyramids, from the revolution in Tahrir Square to sacred rituals and pilgrimages in the Himalayas !
She sees each film as a human adventure that tries to convey a taste for research and exploration, whether scientific, historical, political or spiritual.
- Year2024
- Runtime52 minutes
- DirectorFlorence Tran
- ProducerChristine Le Goff, Marion Papillon
- Executive ProducerZED
SYNOPSIS
Following the fire that ravaged Notre-Dame de Paris, an extraordinary archaeological dig revealed unexpected treasures that had been hidden for centuries beneath the cathedral’s stone floor: two lead sarcophaguses, along with a thousand sculpted fragments of the former rood screen - destroyed in the 18th century.
These discoveries turned out to be so exceptional that the excavation work was extended several times, despite the urgent need to restore the monument.
A fascinating historical and scientific investigation during which many experts (archaeologists, anthropologists, forensic scientists, art historians, restorers…) will attempt to decipher the secrets of these relics. Using cutting-edge technology, they will throw fresh light on the history of Notre-Dame.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Florence Tran loves making films that promote knowledge.
From research in neuroscience and genetics to environmental issues, from Egyptian archaeology to the mysteries of the pyramids, from the revolution in Tahrir Square to sacred rituals and pilgrimages in the Himalayas !
She sees each film as a human adventure that tries to convey a taste for research and exploration, whether scientific, historical, political or spiritual.
- Year2024
- Runtime52 minutes
- DirectorFlorence Tran
- ProducerChristine Le Goff, Marion Papillon
- Executive ProducerZED