De Gaulle (Part 2): Liberté
From Fri 25 Sep to Sun 20 DecJune 1940. France collapses and signs the armistice. In the midst of the chaos, one man refuses to give up. Alone against the odds, this unknown general flees to London to save what remains of freedom. Without an army, without backing, without hope. But with one irrational conviction – France, his France, has not laid down arms. Taking the ultimate gamble, he seeks to convince the world that the battle for France is neither over, nor lost. Reality, however, is unyielding and seems determined to prove him wrong. Yet, little by little, resistance fighters, rebellious students and determined soldiers rise up in England, France and Africa to join the cause. Their faith, audacity and thirst for freedom defy what history seemed to have written in advance.
Please be aware that both De Gaulle 1 and De Gaulle 2 have a 15 certificate from the British Board of Film Classification. People under 15 are not allowed to see the film in cinemas.
Special Screening for Members
The screening on 6 October at 14.45 is free to members of the French Institute. Members simply need to log in to their account to complete the transaction.
Special discount
If you buy tickets for the special screenings with Q&As of both Part 1 & Part 2 on 26 Sept, you will get a 20% discount (applied automatically at the checkout).
Part 2 of two films: Résistance and Liberté
De Gaulle (part 1): Résistance
Notice to the viewers
Please be aware that both De Gaulle 1 and De Gaulle 2 have a 15 certificate from the British Board of Film Classification. People under 15 are not allowed to see the film in cinemas.
Ciné Lumière, like all other UK Cinemas, applies the rules recommended by the BBFC.
Did you know the General De Gaulle had ties with the French Institute?
De Gaulle, a certain idea of France
To learn more about De Gaulle, you can listen to a conference held at the French Institute in 2018 with renowned historians Julian Jackson (author of the essay that inspired the film, De Gaulle, a certain idea of France), Sudir Hazareesingh and Marc-Olivier Baruch.
- Picture: Malgosia Abramowska
