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A President, Europe and War
9.5 / 10• 2022• 1h 54m•NR• French
Documentary
Storyline
They call each other Emmanuel and Vladimir - but despite the informal tone, a fateful negotiation is taking place. During France's presidency of the EU, President Macron takes on the task of negotiating with President Putin in an attempt to prevent an invasion of Ukraine. For the first time, we get to follow the diplomatic game behind the scenes and hear parts of their phone conversations.
Cast & Crew
Emmanuel Macron
Self
Lead
Joe Biden
Self (archive footage)
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Self
ID
Isabelle Dumont
Self
Éd
Étienne de Poncins
Self
AB
Anne-Sophie Bradelle
Self
EB
Emmanuel Bonne
Self
PL
Philippe Lavilliers
Self
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Guy Lagache's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. A President, Europe and War is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
