PETER HITCHENS: It is three hours long and in French - but here is why this brilliant new film about Winston Churchill's flaws is a crucial lesson for Britain
Why am I urging you to go and see a film in French that lasts three hours? Simply because it is the best film to arrive in British cinemas for ages.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Sep 22, 2026, 10:36 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Entertainment & Hollywood
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