De Gaulle: Liberté
2026
No user ratings available yet
No diversity score available
You are here:
Find another title
Type to search for movies. Use arrow keys to navigate suggestions, Enter to select, Escape to close.
De Gaulle
2020
Director
Gabriel Le Bomin
Runtime
108 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
Paris, June 1940. The de Gaulle couple is confronted with the military and political collapse of France. Charles de Gaulle joins London while Yvonne, his wife, finds herself with her three children on the road of the exodus.
Where to Watch
Diversity & Representation
Overall Score
3.1/10
Limited
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film adheres to a strictly heteronormative framework. No LGBTQ+ characters or narratives are present in the story.
Gender Representation
Narrative power is centered on masculine political leadership. While Yvonne de Gaulle is given emotional depth, her agency remains largely confined to the domestic sphere.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The film depicts the multi-ethnic reality of the Free French Forces. Colonial subjects appear within a military context, though they serve the broader nationalist narrative.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story is deeply rooted in Western institutions and patriotism. It emphasizes the defense of established French identity and the legitimacy of the Republic.
Disability Representation
No significant depictions of visible or invisible disabilities appear within the primary character arcs.
Strengths
- The film provides a glimpse into the multi-ethnic reality of the French Empire through the depiction of the Free French Forces.
- Yvonne de Gaulle is granted significant emotional depth during the exodus.
Areas for Improvement
- The film reinforces traditional gender hierarchies by confining female agency to the private, familial sphere.
- The narrative lacks LGBTQ+ representation and does not challenge traditional sexual orientations.
- The story focuses on established Western institutions rather than critiquing or deconstructing colonial power dynamics.
AI Analysis
De Gaulle (2020) is a traditional biographical epic that prioritizes historical preservation and national sovereignty. The film follows a classical storytelling structure, focusing on the macro-political maneuvers of Charles de Gaulle alongside the domestic struggles of his family during the 1940 exodus. The narrative reinforces mid-century social hierarchies and traditionalist values. While it acknowledges the multi-ethnic composition of the French military, the film functions primarily as a restorative history rather than a critique of colonial or social structures.
Similar Movies
De Gaulle: Résistance
2026
No user ratings available yet
No diversity score available
Pàtria
2017
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.7 out of 10
Agustina of Aragon
1950
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.3 out of 10
Farewell, Mr. Haffmann
2022
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 5.7 out of 10
One Life
2023
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 4.1 out of 10
13 Minutes
2015
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 2.7 out of 10
Lenin in Paris
1981
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.2 out of 10
Les Camisards
1972
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 3.8 out of 10
Akte Grüninger
2014
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 6.3 out of 10
La Marseillaise
1938
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 4.1 out of 10
Black Thursday
1974
No user ratings available yet
Diversity score: 6.5 out of 10
Rate this Movie
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.