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De Gaulle

Name: De Gaulle
Director: Gabriel Le Bomin
Released: 2020
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2020

Director

Gabriel Le Bomin

Runtime

108 minutes

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De Gaulle (2020) is a traditional biographical epic that focuses on preserving historical accuracy and national sovereignty. The film follows a conventional narrative structure, highlighting the political maneuvers of Charles de Gaulle and the personal struggles of his family during the 1940 exodus. The narrative reinforces mid-century social hierarchies and traditional values while acknowledging the multi-ethnic composition of the French military.

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Category Breakdown

Does De Gaulle have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or stories in the film. It follows a strictly heterosexual perspective.

How does De Gaulle portray gender?

Limited

The film centers on masculine political figures. Yvonne de Gaulle receives emotional depth but her influence remains limited to the home and family life.

How racially and ethnically diverse is De Gaulle?

Fair

The film showcases the diverse ethnic makeup of the Free French Forces. However, colonial subjects are portrayed within a military context that supports the broader nationalist cause.

How does De Gaulle represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes Western institutions and the defense of French identity. It upholds the legitimacy of the Republic without questioning its colonial legacy.

Does De Gaulle include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant portrayals of visible or invisible disabilities among the main characters.

Present on Screen

The film captures the multi-ethnic reality of the French Empire through the depiction of the Free French Forces.
Yvonne de Gaulle is given significant emotional depth during the exodus.

Limited or Absent

The film confines female influence to the private sphere, reinforcing traditional gender roles.
There is no LGBTQ+ representation, and the film does not challenge traditional sexual orientations.
The story focuses on established Western institutions without critically examining colonial power dynamics.

Official Synopsis

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.

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