De Gaulle Returns
The second part of Antonin Baudry's biopic of Charles de Gaulle is coming to Eastbourne. The film follows De Gaulle's life and political commitment between 1940 and 1945.
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%
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De Gaulle: Liberté took place 29 Oct 2026 at Towner (Eastbourne).
The follow-up to the successful De Gaulle: Résistance, this film joins De Gaulle in 1943, with the struggle taking place in government offices, clandestine apartments, and on battlefields worldwide. Directed by Antonin Baudry, the film features a cast including Simon Abkarian, Niels Schneider, and Thierry Lhermitte.
De Gaulle: Liberté is a history, drama, and war film, with a runtime of 159 minutes, and is rated 15. The film has received high scores, including 8.0/10 on IMDb, 7.8/10 on TMDB, and 89% on Trakt. Viewers have found the film to be interesting, with some noting that it does not quite live up to the first part of the biopic, but still provides a compelling portrayal of De Gaulle's challenges and triumphs.
The film is set to be screened at the Towner in Eastbourne on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Tickets and details are available with the button beside this article.
The story follows De Gaulle as he operates out of London, feeling increasingly sidelined and imprisoned, while trying to insert himself into the politics and logistics of the forthcoming Normandy landings. With its engaging storyline and strong cast, De Gaulle: Liberté is a film that will captivate audiences and provide a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in history.
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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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