De Gaulle (upcoming film)

De Gaulle is an upcoming French biographical drama film directed by Gabriel Le Bomin, scheduled for release in 2020. The film depicts Charles de Gaulle's actions and struggles during the tumultuous period of May and June 1940, as France faced imminent defeat by Nazi Germany. Lambert Wilson stars as Charles de Gaulle, and Isabelle Carré plays his wife, Yvonne de Gaulle.

The film focuses on De Gaulle's role in advocating for continued resistance against the German occupation, his disagreements with the French government, and his eventual departure for London to rally support for the Free French forces. It also explores the personal challenges faced by De Gaulle and his family amidst the political upheaval and the threat to their safety. The movie aims to portray a more intimate and human portrait of the iconic French leader during a pivotal moment in French history.