In 1889 as Paris was hosting the World’s Fair, the Eiffel Tower became instantly the city's iconic monument, embodying the modernity and the engineering prowess of this Era. The engineer Gustave Eiffel fought for years to erect the Tower in the heart of Paris as the tallest tower ever built. Seen by many as ugly and out of place, he took the helm of the gigantic building site and against all odds, revolutionized construction techniques in the process. Discover this historic saga and engineering challenge, in this detailed film.