Vichy in the Colonies
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Vichy in the Colonies is a documentary/history film. directed by Audrey Maurion.
Synopsis
After the defeat of 1940, and faced with the unexpected collapse of French power, all eyes turned to a horizon of both hope and uncertainty: the colonies. France had suddenly become an empire without a metropolis, reduced to two-thirds of its former size. Pétain saw the colonies as a "consoling myth" after the defeat, while de Gaulle considered them essential strategic locations for the Resistance. The two clashed in a propaganda war.
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- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vichy in the Colonies about?
After the defeat of 1940, and faced with the unexpected collapse of French power, all eyes turned to a horizon of both hope and uncertainty: the colonies. France had suddenly become an empire witho...
Who directed Vichy in the Colonies?
Vichy in the Colonies was directed by Audrey Maurion.
When was Vichy in the Colonies released?
Vichy in the Colonies was released on June 1, 2023 in theaters.