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Building Belief: Christophe Courgeau on Crafting the Digital Paris of The Great Arch
Christophe “Tchook” Courgeau, Matte Painting Supervisor at MPC Paris, takes us behind the scenes of L’Inconnu de la Grande Arche, Stéphane Demoustier’s latest feature. From painstakingly studying archival references to building massive, photorealistic construction sites, Tchook explains how his team brought the 1980s Parisian landscape to life with subtlety, precision, and a commitment to realism. In this interview, he shares the challenges, artistic choices, and standout moments that defined their work on the film.