The iconic Notre Dame cathedral before the fire
Right now, the only way to 'access' notre-dame is to immerse yourself in a virtual reality documentary . Who would have thought at the beginning of last year that we would say this? But we all remember that day, the day when burned . The roof, as well as the spire of the temple, collapsed as the flames grew and a cloud of smoke spread across the Île de la Cité. There was no other news in the newspapers, on television: the fire of what is probably the most famous cathedral in the world, of one of the greatest European symbols, engulfed everything.
It happened on April 15, 2019; today the temple continues to undergo rehabilitation and finally it is known that will be rebuilt as it was conceived nearly a century ago. However, still almost five years to go before the great French icon receives visitors.
For this reason, Rebuilding Notre Dame, by the French production company Targo, is certainly timely, since the film, nominated for an Emmy in the category for 'Best Original Interactive Program', it mixes footage from before and after the accident in a unique experience.
"Rebuilding Notre Dame is the natural evolution of a documentary we were producing before the fire, about the secrets of notre dame ", tells Traveler Victor Agulhon, CEO of the production company. A few months before the fire, these filmmakers had full access to the cathedral for two days, even to those places that are usually closed to the public.
"When the fire started, we realized that our images were a precious archive, that they would be a powerful tool to remember Notre Dame . So it became obvious that we had to create an experience that reflected the fire, that revealed the interior of the temple; It almost seemed like a duty," continues the professional.
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And he adds: "Virtual reality has allowed us to create a magic effect by combining the before and after footage, it gives a sense of reliving the cathedral – there is something really beautiful about it. People are moved by this experience It's an emotional documentary."
Those who have Oculus virtual reality glasses at home will be able to immerse themselves in this impressive recreation, in which they can also see and hear the testimonies of the world's greatest experts in the cathedral. If this is not your case, you can also go to the virtual reality attraction FlyView Paris , in Paris, where the film is also available.