De Gaulle: Liberté

De Gaulle: Liberté, also known by its original title La bataille de Gaulle - partie 2 : J'écris ton nom, is a historical history drama movie scheduled to hit theaters on Friday, June 26, 2026. This cinematic release functions as part two of a two-part biopic following French army officer Charles De Gaulle's life and political commitment between 1940 and 1945, and trace his development towards a political career. Audiences looking for biographical historical dramas can experience this feature exclusively at the cinema.

The creative forces behind the camera include director Antonin Baudry, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Bérénice Vila. Production duties for this major project were handled by Stéphane Riga, Axelle Boucaï, and Jérôme Seydoux. Additional artistic contributions are provided by composer Théo Cascio and cinematographer Pierre Cottereau, bringing the historical setting vividly to life on screen.

The impressive main cast features Simon Abkarian in the starring role as Charles de Gaulle, supported by Niels Schneider as Général Leclerc, Thierry Lhermitte as Henri Giraud, and Anamaria Vartolomei as Livia. International and acclaimed performers like Simon Russell Beale as Winston Churchill and Tom Mison as Anthony Eden further enrich the ensemble, which is rounded out by Karim Leklou, Kacey Mottet Klein, Loïc Corbery, Stéphane Varupenne, Anthony Calf, and Noémie Schmidt.

Behind the financial and logistical aspects, the production carries an estimated budget of $25,000,000 and has achieved a box office revenue of $13,764,497. The international feature was brought to life by production companies Pathé, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, and TF1 Films Production. Spanning multiple territories, the film was a collaborative production effort across France, Belgium, and the United States of America.

Viewers engaging with the original audio will hear dialogue primarily in French and English, originating from the fr original language code. The runtime for this immersive cinematic experience is 2h 39m or 159 minutes long. As part of the La Bataille de Gaulle (Collection), the film connects to a broader cinematic exploration of this historical era.

Ahead of its public screening schedule, the film has already garnered early attention, holding a strong user rating of 7.8/10 from 196 votes on TMDB alongside a popularity score of 14.1509. Fans of biographical storytelling and European history can expect a detailed examination of wartime leadership and political transformation.