The opening chapter of an epic story of French resistance in World War II, De Gaulle: Résistance is a powerful account of Charles de Gaulle's journey during the war, from his rise as a military leader to his emergence in French politics between 1940-1945.

June, 1940. France capitulates and signs the armistice. In the midst of the chaos, one man refuses to give up. Alone against the odds, this unknown general flees to London to save what remains of freedom.

Without an army, without backing, without hope. But with one irrational conviction – France, his France, has not laid down arms. Taking the ultimate gamble, he seeks to convince the world that the battle for France is neither over, nor lost.

Reality, however, is unyielding and seems determined to prove him wrong. Yet, little by little, resistance fighters, rebellious students and determined soldiers rise up in Britain, France and Africa to join the cause.

French dialogue with English subtitles.

Part two of this biopic will be screened on Saturday 14 November.

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