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This is the true story of how high wire artist Philippe Pettit illegally set up a tightrope wire between the twin towers in 1974 and proceeded to spend 45 minutes walking between the towers before coming off and being arrested (though nearly all charges were dropped.) I should point out I am not a fan of circus acts though I am an admirer of the high wire particularly when it is done without a safety net. The preparations for this all had to be done in secret and he had a first class team behind him doing the planning and setting up the wire. Pettit had a history of this before the WTC walk having done the Sydney Harbor Bridge and a large French cathedral (both illegally I think.) This predates the rather dangerous sport of base jumping and apart from being far more perilous creates a type of wonder and awe. I never quite appreciated the beauty of it all until I watched this film and the choice of music superbly complemented the achievement. After walking the WTC it was as if a part of his life was over. His relationship was his girlfriend and his manager ended and I heard they ended up together so it had a happy ending for everyone (though this is not mentioned.) He said during the film: 'If I die, what a beautiful death, doing your passion.' One word, outstanding.Read full review
Philippe Petit, a young french juggler and high wire (tight rope) walker, had already walked a wire between the two towers of Chartres cathedral, and towers of Sydney harbour bridge, when he read a magazine article about the proposed twin towers of the New York world trade centre. He resolved to walk between these towers. He had to do it guerilla style as he would never have been given permission. And he succeeded, including smuggling a ton of equipment to the tops of both buildings. And he and his friends video'd how they did it. This is a glorious, riotous story, brilliantly told.
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Unbelieveable film if you suffer with vertigo don't watch this film,the times I felt I was on the roof with them is a testament to the cinematography. Charming and witty and just great to watch a film that shows the essence of what truly awesome people (some may say insane) can do. Well worth a watch.
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This documentary is really fascinating and one of the best I've seen, The story is so absorbing and remarkable and will make you feel dizzy if you don't like heights. It's now a piece of history as the twin towers are sadly no more.
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An interesting film, found it nailbiting in places. I have GREAT respect for Phillipe for his head for heights,especially at the end ( wire across the twin towers ).
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