De Gaulle, a two-part historical film directed by Antonin Baudry, focuses on Charles de Gaulle's leadership in the French resistance during World War II and his efforts to rally support from the Allies after France’s defeat by Nazi Germany in 1940. The movie has become unexpectedly popular in France, blending elements of wartime drama with geopolitical intrigue, according to Variety. Pathé Films, the producer, notes that the film's success indicates its relevance beyond historical interest, touching on contemporary issues as well, and a US release is scheduled for November or December.
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The two-part historical saga "De Gaulle", directed by Antonin Baudry, became an unexpected summer hit in France. The film covers Charles de Gaulle's role in the French resistance starting from 1940 after France’s defeat by Nazi Germany and follows his efforts to convince the Allies that France was still worth supporting. An executive with Pathé Films, which produced the movie, highlighted its relevance beyond historical context, stating it resonates strongly with contemporary issues. The film's success in France has prompted a US release scheduled for November or December.
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The two-part historical saga follows Charles de Gaulle’s role in the French resistance during World War II.
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The film picks up in 1940 after France’s defeat by the Nazis and chronicles de Gaulle’s efforts to show the Allies that France was still worth fighting for.
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The film, which became an unlikely summer blockbuster in France, “blends the sweep of a wartime epic with the mechanics of a geopolitical thriller,” Variety said.
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“The extraordinary response in France has demonstrated that this is not simply a film about history — it is a story that speaks powerfully to the present,” said an executive with Pathé Films, which produced the movie, as a US release date was announced for November or December.
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