A new film, temporarily named France, toi, France, is in development, focusing on the final months of Charles de Gaulle's life. The film will be directed by Russian filmmaker Alexandre Sokourov and produced by Loco Films and Arte France Cinéma. This project marks a departure from the previous cinematic exploration of de Gaulle's life, which included the diptych La Bataille de Gaulle by Antonin Baudry. This two-part series, La Bataille de Gaulle: L'âge de fer and La Bataille de Gaulle: J'écris ton nom, has collectively attracted nearly six million viewers in France, focusing on the formation of Free France and the war years. In contrast, France, toi, France will explore a different period—specifically, the years following de Gaulle’s political decline. The film will be set in 1969, a year after de Gaulle lost a national referendum and stepped down from power. It will follow his retreat to La Boisserie, a small village in the French countryside, where he would spend his final years away from public life. The plot will jump forward a year to depict a single day in the last year of his life. According to the synopsis provided by Arte France Cinéma, the film will portray de Gaulle as a solitary and reflective figure, away from the pressures of power, contemplating his life and legacy. This approach contrasts with previous films that focused on the dramatic events of his earlier career. Alexandre Sokourov, known for his intimate and psychological portrayal of historical figures, has directed several films on significant personalities. His film Faust earned him the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. He has previously directed Moloch, which depicted Adolf Hitler and his inner circle in 1942, and Taurus, which focused on the final days of Vladimir Lenin. Sokourov prefers to delve into the inner lives of his subjects rather than dramatize large-scale historical events. His other works include The Sun (2005), which depicted Emperor Hirohito in the aftermath of World War II, reflecting on the consequences of war and leadership. The film will be shot in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, the village where de Gaulle lived in his later years. Casting for the film is currently underway, and the production is part of a broader trend in cinema that continues to explore this era of French history. Another film, Moulin, directed by László Nemes and starring Gilles Lellouche, is set for release in October 2026. While specific filming and release dates for France, toi, France have not been announced, the project highlights the ongoing interest in the life and legacy of one of France's most influential leaders.