In May 1981, François Mitterrand became the first left-wing president of the Fifth Republic.
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Very quickly, the man who embodied “quiet force” during the electoral campaign set limits, divided to rule better and cultivated secrecy. Only six months after coming to power, he suffered from back pain. Metastases are diagnosed. The one who had promised transparency about his state of health will then organize the lie with the complicity of his personal doctor, Dr. Gubler. A look back at this state secret which lasted eleven years.
François Mitterrand, the illness in secret
A film directed by Agnès Hubschman
Based on an original idea by Laurent Delahousse
A Magneto production
27 сен 2024