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France 24
France 24
Laura DI BIASIO

Charles de Gaulle and the French Resistance: History in the spotlight at Cannes

Charles de Gaulle Catherine Deneuve the Cannes Film Festival
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As one of the world's largest film events, some 140 nationalities are represented at the Cannes Film Festival. This year, however, local talent is front and centre, with a strong showing of French productions and co-productions. Critic Manon Kerjean takes us through some of the French features competing for the Palme d'Or, as well as the international films boasting French talent.

We also discuss the dark and chilling "Gentle Monster", starring Léa Seydoux and Catherine Deneuve, directed by Marie Kreuzer.

Watch moreCannes 2026: New films from Deneuve and Cotillard, Travolta's directorial debut

Meanwhile, 20th-century history is a major theme at this year's festival, with a new, big-budget biopic of Charles de Gaulle and a moving take on the life of World War II resistant Jean Moulin.

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