New Film 'De Gaulle: Résistance' Depicts General's Exile and French Resistance
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A new historical film, 'De Gaulle: Résistance,' dramatizes the life of Charles de Gaulle during his early 1940s exile. The 160-minute feature, directed by Antonin Baudry, also tells the story of a young resistance fighter's assassination of a Vichy French admiral. A second installment, 'De Gaulle: Liberté,' is scheduled for release in France this summer.
Facts First
- A new film dramatizes Charles de Gaulle's life during his exile in the early 1940s.
- The story includes the assassination of Vichy Admiral François Darlan by 20-year-old resistance fighter Fernand Bonnier de La Chapelle.
- The film has a runtime of 160 minutes and is directed by Antonin Baudry.
- Simon Abkarian plays De Gaulle in an ensemble cast that includes Simon Russell Beale as Winston Churchill.
- A second film, 'De Gaulle: Liberté,' is scheduled to open in France this summer.
What Happened
A new historical film titled 'De Gaulle: Résistance' has been released, directed by Antonin Baudry. The film depicts the life of Charles de Gaulle during the early 1940s as an exiled general after France's capitulation to Germany. It also includes the story of Fernand Bonnier de La Chapelle, a 20-year-old member of the French resistance who assassinated Vichy French Admiral François Darlan in Algiers. Admiral Darlan had signed a deal with Eisenhower and was viewed by many as a Nazi collaborator. Bonnier de La Chapelle was executed by a firing squad days after the assassination.
Why this Matters to You
If you are interested in historical dramas, this film may offer a detailed look at a pivotal moment in World War II history. The film's score is composed by Volker Bertelmann, known for his work on 'All Quiet on the Western Front,' which could contribute to a powerful cinematic experience. For French audiences or those following the director's work, the announcement of a second installment, 'De Gaulle: Liberté,' suggests a continuing narrative to look forward to this summer.
What's Next
The second installment of the project, 'De Gaulle: Liberté,' is scheduled to open in France this summer.