‘De Gaulle: Résistance’ Review: Antonin Baudry’s Large-Scale Epic is a Conventional yet Consistently Engaging Wartime Biopic
‘De Gaulle: Résistance’ is a wartime biopic directed by Antonin Baudry that explores the life of French General Charles de Gaulle during the early 1940s. The film features a dual narrative, intertwining de Gaulle's story with that of resistance fighter Fernand Bonnier de La Chapelle. With a runtime of 160 minutes, it combines traditional biopic elements with engaging performances, making it likely to resonate with audiences both in France and internationally.
- ▪Simon Abkarian portrays Charles de Gaulle, effectively capturing the essence of the French General.
- ▪The film also highlights the story of Fernand Bonnier de La Chapelle, a young resistance fighter who assassinated a Nazi collaborator.
- ▪‘De Gaulle: Résistance’ has a runtime of 160 minutes and is described as a conventional yet entertaining biopic.
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Home Film Reviews May 25, 2026 12:25am PT ‘De Gaulle: Résistance’ Review: Antonin Baudry’s Large-Scale Epic is a Conventional yet Consistently Engaging Wartime Biopic Simon Abkarian is convincing as the patriotic De Gaulle with his iconic kepi, dynamically mining the heart of the French General’s relationship with Winston Churchill, in a film reminiscent of a vintage Hollywood blockbuster. By Tomris Laffly Plus Icon Tomris Laffly Latest ‘Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep’ Review: Observational Drama on a Distressing Case of Patriarchy is Poignantly Rooted in History 5 days ago ‘Low Expectations’ Review: Eivind Landsvik’s Tender, Joachim Trier-Adjacent Drama Wisely Suggests Embracing Stillness is Tougher Than It Looks 6 days ago ‘Another Day’ Review: Adèle Exarchopoulos Gives an Understated…
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