The film "Tightrope" or "Walk" tells the story of Philippe, a street artist in 1973 Paris who dreams of walking on a cable between the World Trade Center towers. Inspired since childhood by tightrope walkers, he practices relentlessly, despite legal and physical challenges. Philippe's journey takes him from performing illegal high-wire acts in Paris to planning the ultimate feat in New York with a team of accomplices. Despite setbacks, including an injury and legal threats, Philippe's determination leads to a breathtaking performance above the city, earning him international acclaim and a lifetime pass to the towers' observation deck. The film is praised for its poetic and artistic portrayal of Philippe's passion and perseverance.
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1. The story begins in 1973 in Paris, France.
2. The protagonist, Philip, is a street artist who performs various feats and juggling without a permit.
3. Philip's specialty is walking on cables, which attracts a large audience.
4. One day, while collecting money from his audience, a girl drops a hard candy in his hat, and Philip takes it and does tricks with it.
5. Philip bites the candy and damages his teeth, leading him to visit a dentist.
6. In the dentist's waiting room, Philip sees a magazine with a photo of the unfinished Twin Towers in New York City.
7. Philip becomes fascinated with the idea of walking on a cable between the Twin Towers.
8. Philip tells the story of how he first saw a tightrope walker at a circus when he was eight years old.
9. Philip decides to learn how to walk on cables and starts practicing on five ropes tied between two trees.
10. Philip reduces the number of wires and eventually learns to walk on a single wire.
11. Philip meets a girl named Anne, who is singing in the streets with her guitar, and they start performing together.
12. Philip and Anne fall in love, and she invites him to her art school to practice.
13. Philip meets a photographer named Jon Wu, who asks to take a photograph of him on the tightrope.
14. Philip tells Jon about his dream of walking on cables between the Twin Towers, and Jon becomes impressed by his ambition.
15. Philip starts practicing to get used to the strong winds he will encounter on the Twin Towers.
16. Philip meets a man named Jeff, who is a great mathematician and helps him make crucial calculations for his stunt.
17. Philip and his team, including Jon, Jeff, and others, start planning and rehearsing the stunt.
18. Philip and his team travel to New York City to execute their plan.
19. Philip and his team sneak into the Twin Towers, posing as architects and delivery men.
20. Philip starts to put on his costume and prepares to walk on the cable.
21. Philip begins his walk on the cable, and his friends look at him from below.
22. Philip successfully completes the trick and walks back to the south tower.
23. Philip is arrested by the police but is applauded by the crowd and construction workers.
24. The news of Philip's feat becomes international, reaching Papa Rubí.
25. Philip is asked to perform his act again in Central Park with a children's audience.
26. Philip celebrates with his friends and thanks them for believing in him and his dream.
27. Philip decides to stay in New York City due to his incredible achievement.
28. Philip receives a lifetime entry pass to the Twin Towers' observation deck.