Overview
- The biographical drama about French Resistance leader Jean Moulin premiered in competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and is seeking U.S. distribution.
- The story concentrates on Moulin’s clandestine return to occupied France and his capture and interrogation by Gestapo officer Klaus Barbie.
- Critics praise Mátyás Erdély’s 35mm cinematography and call out strong performances from Gilles Lellouche as Moulin and Lars Eidinger as Barbie.
- Several reviews argue the film keeps a narrow focus with little historical context and largely avoids exploring who betrayed Moulin.
- Early reactions trend lukewarm on critics’ panels, with IONCINEMA reporting a 2.5 average score from initial ballots.