De Gaulle: Liberté review – biopic of conquering French war hero reaches his imperial era The cinematic obsession with historical figures often veers into myth making territory, where reality becomes distorted to suit the narrative.
Biopics have become an integral part of popular culture, with their carefully crafted scripts and performances designed to captivate audiences.
The recent two part film Liberté, which chronicles the life of General Charles de Gaulle, is a case in point.