It is May 1940, where the war between Germany and its neighbours has intensified. Shockingly, the French army collapses, and Hitler seizes Paris. The government is in panic and considers accepting defeat, but recently promoted two-star General Charles de Gaulle, wants to change the course of history...
His wife, Yvonne, is his first support, but very quickly events spiral out of control and separate them - she and their children set out on the roads of exodus, as Charles travels to London to meet with Winston Churchill. He wants to make another voice heard: that of resistance.
'DE GAULLE' STORIES
A very basic - and oftentimes, very sweet - look at this period of Charles de Gaulle's life. It's really nicely shot, but will leave you feeling generally unamused.