De Gaulle Hits Depot
A new film about the French leader's fight for freedom is coming to Lewes. Depot will screen De Gaulle: Liberté, a historical drama about Charles De Gaulle's life.
Dir: Antonin Baudry
Cast: Simon Abkarian, Niels Schneider, Thierry Lhermitte, Karim Leklou, Anamaria Vartolomei, Simon Russell Beale, Kacey Mottet Klein, Tom Mison
159 mins · 2026 · France, Belgium, United States of America · English, French
IMDb 8.0/10 · TMDB 7.8/10 · Trakt 89%
On Thursday, 29 October 2026, the Depot in Lewes will begin screening De Gaulle: Liberté, a historical drama directed by Antonin Baudry. The film follows Charles De Gaulle as he navigates the complexities of leading the French Resistance during World War II. With a talented cast, including Simon Abkarian, Niels Schneider, and Anamaria Vartolomei, this 159-minute film is a French, Belgian, and US production, rated 15 and subtitled.
De Gaulle: Liberté is the second part of a biopic series, exploring De Gaulle's life and political commitment between 1940 and 1945. The film has received positive scores, with an IMDb rating of 8.0/10, a TMDB score of 7.8/10, and a Trakt rating of 89%. Viewers have found the film to be interesting, with some noting that while it may not be as enjoyable as the first part, it still provides a compelling look at De Gaulle's challenges and triumphs.
The film's historical context and attention to detail have been praised, with some viewers appreciating the opportunity to learn more about this period in French history. Tickets and details for the screening at Depot in Lewes are available with the button beside this article.
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What viewers say
Nuker005
Quel beau film ! Les musiques sont fantastiques, le décor est en or et les plans sont si touchant !
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surfeurfou_9b0539 · 10/10
Alors là il est difficile de ne pas donner à ce film la note maximum, comment ne pas être envahi de frissons et d’émotion à l’arrivée du Général Leclerc sur Paris, grâce à la mise perspective du premier épisode on connaît le personnage du Général De Gaulle sa fragilité et son inébranlable confiance dans la patrie. Ce deuxième episode devrait être rendu obligatoire dans toutes les écoles. Mais quel jeune aujourd’hui encore a encore une conscience…
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justinebarbault · 6/10
Je suis moins rentré dedans que lors du premier volet... sans explications. Niels Schneider en Colonel Leclerc ça en jette. Le premier volet donnait envie de regarder et lire tout sur cette période Pétain / De Gaulle. Ce deuxième volet donne envie de voir les villes françaises (dont Paris) sous l'occupation allemande. Pas un film à voir en date en étant bosch. C'est un OUI.
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CinemaSerf · 7/10
With Darlan having been assassinated, and with the Nazis now firmly in control of Paris, Charles De Gaulle (Simon Abkarian) is operating out of a London in which he feels increasingly sidelined and imprisoned. Churchill (Sir Simon Russell Beale) is trying to coax him down a more acquiescing path with new military leader General Giraud (Thierry Lhermitte) whilst the distant President Roosevelt (Campbell Scott) is determined to see him…
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