STORY-TRÅD·noje

The incredible success of the de Gaulle biopic 'reflects the paradox embodied by the hero of Free France'

The first installment of La Bataille de Gaulle, released on June 3, got off to a disappointing start before box office numbers soared, driven by a historic heatwave and word of mouth. This is especially significant, as the film resonates with current events, writes Le Monde's culture columnist.