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

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 06:28 EDT, 22 September 2026 | Updated: 06:36 EDT, 22 September 2026 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. It contains a terrific portrayal of Winston Churchill not as a caricature, but as a real, flawed politician capable of making mistakes - including a tremendous row in Downing Street that resulted in a smashed antique chair. It is quite unlike anything you will normally see. Watch the video above to find out why it is a crucial lesson for Britain.