Defense, Europe’s awakening

SYNOPSIS

A sudden geopolitical fracture has shattered European security, bringing a brutal end to seven decades of guaranteed peace. This hard-hitting documentary dives into the immediate aftermath of this crisis, focusing on France’s shift toward an unprecedented defense effort. It provides an immersive look into the battlefields of cyberspace and frontline forces across land, air, and sea.

February 28, 2025: A tense confrontation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky shatters Europe’s security architecture. Forty-eight hours later, European leaders gather in London for an emergency summit. The verdict is brutal: the post-Cold War order is dead. For 70 years, peace was a given. Today, the ancient adage rules: If you want peace, prepare for war.Focusing on France, Europe’s leading military and nuclear power, this hard-hitting documentary asks the ultimate question: Is the West truly ready for a high-intensity conflict? Through exclusive access to military drills, defense industries, and cutting-edge tech, the film reveals how a nation shifts from a mere «war economy» to a total «war effort.» From the battlefields of cyberspace to the frontline forces on land, air, and sea, this is a chilling, inside look at a continent waking up to a tangible reality: war is no longer history.

INFO :

Theme : Current affairs
Format : 52′
Original title : Defense, Europe’s awakening
Director : Éric Ouzounian & Charlotte Ingignoli Lavocat
Streamer : LCP
Language :  FR
Year of production : 2026
Produced by : Seventine