Maison du PCF : Le chef-d'œuvre secret d'Oscar Niemeyer à Paris

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A white dome shrouded in mystery and an immense, undulating glass facade overlooking Place Colonel-Fabien: welcome to the headquarters of the French Communist Party (PCF), one of Paris's most magnificent architectural achievements.

Designed between 1965 and 1980 by the giant of world architecture, Oscar Niemeyer, this extraordinary building defies straight lines. This captivating documentary by Richard Copans takes you to the heart of this avant-garde monument.

Discover the secrets of its famous curtain wall facade, designed by engineer Jean Prouvé, and step beneath the luminous dome of the legendary Central Committee Room. A unique visual journey at the crossroads of political history, French engineering, and modern Brazilian design.

Director: Richard Copans
Cast: Oscar Niemeyer (archival footage and concept art)