In 1958, de Gaulle made the President a figure who represented both the heritage of the monarchy and that of the French Revolution. In other words, he's the ideal candidate for a leading or supporting role in cinema. Yet in France, unlike in the United States, the list of films using the presidential figure, real or fictional, is meagre. What lies behind this absence?
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Original Title
Le Président au cinéma, un héros très discret
Original Language
French
Production Country
France
Release Date
10/08/2021
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Le Président au cinéma, un héros très discret
2021·
In 1958, de Gaulle made the President a figure who represented both the heritage of the monarchy and that of the French Revolution. In other words, he's the ideal candidate for a leading or supporting role in cinema. Yet in France, unlike in the United States, the list of films using the presidential figure, real or fictional, is meagre. What lies behind this absence?