De Gaulle films see unexpected box office surge
The first installment of "La Bataille de Gaulle," released on June 3, initially underperformed at the box office before experiencing a dramatic surge in ticket sales, which also boosted the second installment. This exceptional phenomenon, driven by a heatwave and word-of-mouth, is significant as the film resonates with current events, according to Michel Guerrin, editor-in-chief at Le Monde, in his column.
Key facts
- First installment of 'La Bataille de Gaulle' released on June 3
- Initial box office was disappointing
- Ticket sales then surged dramatically
- Second installment benefited from the surge
- Phenomenon attributed to heatwave and word-of-mouth
- Film resonates with current events according to Michel Guerrin
- Michel Guerrin is editor-in-chief at Le Monde
- The opinion piece was published on July 3, 2026
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- Michel Guerrin
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- Le Monde