De Gaulle

This movie opened up the side of De Gaulle I knew nothing of. He was a career military man, gaining the rank of colonel, but also this movie showed the family side and that is what I was impressed with. He and his wife showed such devotion to their young daughter who had Down's syndrome, his normal stiff upper lip was gone when interacting with Anne his daughter and the sheer devotion to her was quite moving.

It is always easy to go with the crowd and his career and life may well have not changed had he accepted defeat and capitulation to nazi Germany, however he refused and took the road of resistance.

He had his nationality removed, property confiscated and his family were at risk of imprisonment or worse, but still he defied the odds and gave the famous radio speech rallying the free French resistance.

This movie tells a clear story of the dilemmas he had to face and decisions which took courage, politicians nowadays could learn from his story, we would be a better world if more were like him.

Good acting, clear storytelling and interesting facts make this a recommended movie to watch if nothing else but to get a history lesson.

I hope The French people are inspired by a true patriot and saviour of France.