# Man on Wire (2008)

> A charismatic French street performer transforms an illegal high-wire stunt between New York’s Twin Towers into an exhilarating portrait of friendship, obsession, and artistic daring.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8247

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: James Marsh
- Cast: Philippe Petit, Jean François Heckel, Jean-Louis Blondeau, Annie Allix, David Forman, Alan Welner, Barry Greenhouse, Jim Moore
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1155592/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: exhilarating, playful, suspenseful, inspiring afternoon, documentary night

## Synopsis

A breathtaking journey of ambition and artistry unfolds as a daring performer risks it all for a moment of glory.

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