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Extreme Constructions: The Paris Metro
This compelling documentary delves into the Paris Metro—one of the most vital arteries of the French capital. For over a hundred years, this underground network has shaped the city's movement. The film highlights the Metro’s construction history, groundbreaking engineering methods, and how it has grown into a system that carries more than five million passengers daily.

🎬 Director: Jean-François Méplon
🎞️ Genre: Documentary
🌍 Country: France
🗣️ Language: English
📅 Release Date: 2017
🎥 Filming Location: France

Synopsis:
Paris iconic Metro has been powering the city for over a century. With 220 kilometers of track, 302 stations, and 13 active lines, it is a lifeline for millions each day. Created by visionary engineer Fulgence Bienvenüe, the Metro experimented with diverse building techniques, including wooden supports, tunneling machines, frozen soil, and submerged river chambers. Today, the system has pushed beyond the city limits, linking with the ambitious 200km Grand Paris Express—reshaping how the greater metropolis moves.

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