Man on Wire (2008)

On August 7th 1974, a young Frenchman named Philippe Petit stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between New York's twin towers, then the world’s tallest buildings. After nearly an hour dancing on the wire, he was arrested, taken for psychological evaluation, and brought to jail before he was finally released.

Following six and a half years of dreaming of the towers, Petit spent eight months in New York City planning the execution of the coup. Aided by a team of friends and accomplices, Petit was faced with numerous extraordinary challenges: he had to find a way to bypass the WTC’s security; smuggle the heavy steel cable and rigging equipment into the towers; pass the wire between the two rooftops; anchor the wire and tension it to withstand the winds and the swaying of the buildings.

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Classification:

Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over

Starring:

Ardis Campbell, David Demato, David Frank, Aaron Haskell, Paul McGill

Director:

James Marsh

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Reviewed by: FilmFanatic

Phenomenal!!
I didn't know what to expect when renting this film. I heard great reviews from it and thought I would give it a go. I've watched everything and anything to do with the Twin Towers, and I guess that's what swayed me a little to renting this. However I was instantly captured and put into this wonderful story. This film follows the undeniable amount of planning that Philippe Petit put into his dream. From a young age, he'd been taking his passion to the next level. The film is inspiring, despite the breaking of the law, it's jaw dropping to watch and impossible to look away when Petit is dancing around on a single piece of wire. Brilliant archival footage and photographs. The reconstructions were also really helpful in picturing the whole story from Petit's point of view.

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	Reviewed by: Jawbreaker
A joy Thoroughly recommend this documentary which blends interviews, photographs, historical film and recreated events with ease. More than just a man on a wire, this film captures the dream of a young man and his pursuit of it. The incredible planning involved was a surprise and the team on each event had alot of luck!

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Genres:

Documentary

Run Time:
93 Minutes

Awards:
Best British Film

Subtitles:

English Hard of Hearing

Languages:

English

Countries:

BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over

Release Date:
26/12/2008

Production Year:
2008

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9

Colour:
Colour