Yaël Braun-Pivet

On June 9, 2024, in a shocking move, the French President dissolved the National Assembly following the RN’s historic success in the European elections, triggering four weeks of an unprecedented and chaotic campaign. From right-wing alliances to the left’s union and the final makeup of Parliament, this documentary unpacks the twists and turns of a political earthquake with expert analysis.

Misunderstood by the French, Emmanuel Macron’s dissolution of the National Assembly on June 9, 2024, led to an unprecedented political deadlock. This documentary examines whether he miscalculated, why he took such a risk, and whether this signals a deeper institutional crisis in the Fifth Republic.