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The Real Thing

The Real Thing

Real life in fake cities

A smaller scale Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Elysées can be found just outside Shanghai; a copy of St. Peter’s in Rome can be found in Yamoussoukro, in the Ivory Coast: a journey over three continents to see the architecture of imitation, the uncanny world of the fake.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Archi-faux
  • Genres: Documentary, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 2018-05-01
  • Runtime: 55 minutes
  • Rating: 7.6/10 (5 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Artline Films, ARTE
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.7567
  • Languages: Mandarin, English, French, Hindi

Cast & Crew

Benoît Felici

Benoît Felici

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Bianca Bosker

Bianca Bosker

as Self - Photographer

Stanislas Skuza

Stanislas Skuza

as Self - Priest

Jean-Noël Loucou

Jean-Noël Loucou

as Self - Priest

Anthony Mackay

Anthony Mackay

as Self - Architect

Jean-François Staszak

Jean-François Staszak

as Self - Geographer

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Teaser

Trailer

Keywords

shanghai, chinaarchitectureeiffel tower, parisarchitecture historytaj mahal, indiamonumentshangzhou, chinasuzhou, chinalondon bridge

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Real Thing?

The Real Thing is a Documentary, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 2018-05-01.

Who are the main actors in The Real Thing?

The main cast includes Benoît Felici, Bianca Bosker, Stanislas Skuza, Jean-Noël Loucou, Anthony Mackay, .

Where can I watch The Real Thing online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Real Thing is available.

Is The Real Thing based on a true story?

Real life in fake cities

What is the IMDb rating of The Real Thing?

The Real Thing has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 based on 5 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Real Thing?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Real Thing?

The soundtrack was composed by Artline Films, ARTE. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Real Thing filmed?

The Real Thing was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Real Thing?

The total runtime of The Real Thing is 55 minutes.

Is The Real Thing suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Real Thing?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Real Thing.

Does The Real Thing have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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