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.
france
general
presidential election
politics
constitution
north atlantic treaty organization (nato)
president
1950s
1960s
algerian war (1954-62)
may 68
decolonization