This historical drama follows French army officer Charles de Gaulle between 1940 and 1945. The story focuses on his political commitment and efforts to lead a resistance movement during a period of national collapse. It traces his journey from an unknown general seeking support in London to a leader gathering allies across Africa and France to fight for liberation and establish a political career.
The film was directed by Antonin Baudry, who also wrote the screenplay with Bérénice Vila. It is the third feature directed by Baudry, following The Wolf's Call and De Gaulle: Résistance. This production is the second part of a two-part biographical project. Simon Abkarian stars as the title character, supported by a cast that includes Niels Schneider, Thierry Lhermitte, Karim Leklou, Anamaria Vartolomei, and Simon Russell Beale.
A joint production from France, Belgium, and the United States, the film had a budget of 25 million USD and earned 14 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception has been positive, with a rating of 7.8/10 on TMDB based on 180 votes.
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