De Gaulle, the Last King of France

Plot Summary

Charles de Gaulle, the first president (1958-1969) of the Vth Republic, France’s current system of government, left his mark on the country . He was statesman of action and has been compared to a monarch. This film depicts the general’s personality through the great events of his presidential term, at a time when the world was undergoing considerable changes.

Top Cast

Samuel Labarthe Narrator (voice)

Charles de Gaulle Self (archive footage)

André Malraux Self (archive footage)

Pierre Mendès France Self (archive footage)

François Mitterrand Self (archive footage)