France is an Empire

France is an Empire

1938 · 90 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

A documentary showing the pride France took in its position as an Empire, during the period after the Munich accords when it felt threatened by bullying from Italy and the possibility of war still with Germany.

Directed by Hervé Missir · Written by Emmanuel Bourcier

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