De Gaulle: Résistance Comes to Trinity Theatre
With its powerful portrayal of one man's refusal to give up, De Gaulle: Résistance is a gripping historical drama that explores the complexities of war and resistance. The film, directed by Antonin Baudry, has received high scores from audiences and critics alike.
Dir: Antonin Baudry
Cast: Simon Abkarian, Simon Russell Beale, Florian Lesieur, Benoît Magimel, Mathieu Kassovitz, Loïc Corbery, Anamaria Vartolomei, Niels Schneider
160 mins · 2026 · France, Belgium, United States of America · Cert 15 · English, French
IMDb 7.8/10 · TMDB 7.8/10 · Trakt 85%
De Gaulle: Résistance (15)
4 Nov 2026
Trinity Theatre (Royal Tunbridge Wells)
The film has received high scores, with a 7.8/10 rating on IMDb and TMDB, and 85% on Trakt, indicating a strong reception from audiences.
What is the film about? The film tells the story of a general who flees to London in 1940 to save what remains of freedom in France, refusing to give up despite the odds being against him. He seeks to convince the world that the battle for France is not over, and slowly, resistance fighters and soldiers begin to join his cause.
Who made the film? The film was directed by Antonin Baudry, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Bérénice Vila, and features a talented cast, including Simon Abkarian, Simon Russell Beale, and Mathieu Kassovitz.
What kind of film is it? De Gaulle: Résistance is a historical drama and war film, with a runtime of 160 minutes, and is rated 15 for strong injury detail. The film is in French with English subtitles and is a joint production of France, Belgium, and the United States of America. The screening will take place on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, at Trinity Theatre in Royal Tunbridge Wells, and tickets or details are available with the button beside this article.
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What viewers say
pptt · 7/10
A little big long to my liking. Seeing the film poster, I expected some epic war scene, it was not really the case. Great Churchill character.
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CinemaSerf · 7/10
Though it does leave it until the end, Antonin Baudry does put up a disclaimer acknowledging that there's a fair degree of cinematic licence been taken with this depiction of the rise of Charles de Gaulle from upstart provincial soldier to leader of the Free French during the Nazi occupation of his country. We start in 1940 with France effectively partitioned. The Vichy - under the government of Marshal Petain is in the South and it is trying…
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