Movies Similar to Gigant

Proud 640(1950)

A picture of the new step-by-step process of building construction called "flow 640", which ensures optimal continuity of the individual professional parts of building construction.

Skořepiny(1950)

Documentary film about the use of new methods in the construction of the shell roof of the tannery hall in Gottwaldov.

Nový dům(1950)

Documentary film about new working methods in the construction industry. It introduces the viewer to new procedures and compares them with past times.

Eiffel, les derniers secrets(2023)

Cadillac Desert: Water and the Transformation of Nature(1997)

Documentary on water usage, money, politics, the transformation of nature, and the growth of the American west, shown on PBS as a four-part miniseries.

Chernobyl 30 Years On: Nuclear Heritage(2015)

Thirty years after the Chernobyl disaster, which occurred on the night of April 26, 1986, its causes and consequences are examined. In addition, a report on efforts to strengthen the structures covering the core of the nuclear plant in order to better protect the population and the environment is offered.

Restoring a Masterpiece: The Renovation of Eastman Theatre(2010)

Take a look behind the curtain to see the vast history and recent renovation of one of Rochester, New York's most famous landmarks. Architects, theater personnel, historians, community leaders, and citizens provide in depth insight from start to finish in one of the most extensive renovations the city has ever seen.

The World's Most Useful Airport(2019)

The story behind the construction and operation of the first-ever airport on Saint Helena Island. St. Helena, a British Overseas Territory located in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, is one of the most isolated islands in the world. Its gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is well below that of the rest of the United Kingdom. The reduction in travel times from days to hours will hopefully create an economic boom on the island.

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Nový průmysl(1952)

Dobrý nástup(1950)

Document about the new organization and mechanization of construction in Czechoslovakia according to the Soviet model.

Montované stavby(1950)

Documentary report about the construction of a house in Ostrava from prefabricated blocks manufactured at the factory.

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The Johnstown Flood(1926)

A dramatic recreation of the Johnstown Flood of 1889.

Hostel Returns(2015)

This film is a sequel to 2013 film Hostel and is based on the hostel life of civil engineering students.

Dům Na poříčí(1977)

The film was based on the novel "Milión" by Karel Štorkán. The book and the film depict the events surrounding the great construction disaster in Prague in 1928, in which 46 construction workers died. The disaster thrilled the entire republic at the time, yet was never fully explained. The filmmakers focus on the story of Ing. Vondrák, the designer of the construction.

The Barrier(2014)

Recent graduate, Arthur Macdonald, narrowly avoids a collision with a truck when he takes a short-cut to work. In his job as traffic safety engineer he proposes to erect a median barrier to prevent collisions. His proposal meets with derision from his boss and indifference from the politicians and the public, but Arthur isn't about to give up. He struggles on toward his goal, despite limited resources, office politics, and City politics.

Collapse: How the Towers Fell(2003)

A look at the World Trade Center towers from an engineering perspective. Explanations about why the Twin Towers were constructed the way they were, and how those design choices contributed to their inevitable collapse on 11 September 2001.

Saved from the Titanic(1912)

A young woman tells her parents and fiance (in flashback) about the recent sinking of the Titanic and her experiences as a passenger during the disaster. Her intended marriage now faces a new hazard because her fiance is a sailor and her parents have just been reminded of the dangers of the sea. Premiering in the United States just 29 days after the event, it is the earliest dramatization about the tragedy.

The Day We Walked on the Moon(2019)

On July 16, 1969, hundreds of thousands of spectators and an army of reporters gathered at Cape Kennedy to witness one of the great spectacles of the century: the launch of Apollo 11. Over the next few days, the world watched on with wonder and rapture as humankind prepared for its "one giant leap" onto the moon--and into history. Witness this incredible day, presented through stunning, remastered footage and interviews that takes you behind-the-scenes and inside the spacecraft, Mission Control, and the homes of the astronaut's families.