RN 72, à la conquête de l'Ouest

RN 72, à la conquête de l'Ouest (2026)



6.0 2026 50 min France

Director: Camille Girerd

Cast: Marie-Caroline Le Pen, Philippe Olivier, Romain Lemoigne, Jean-Marie Le Pen, Marine Le Pen

Documentary
Set against the backdrop of the 2027 presidential race, this documentary captures the National Rally’s twelve-month campaign to plant deep roots in western France. Guided by Marine Le Pen’s inner circle, the party’s methodical push leads to a string of local election wins in 2026, highlighted by a landmark triumph in the western town of La Flèche—its first-ever victory in the region.

More About This Film

RN 72, à la conquête de l'Ouest is a French political documentary examining a campaign to establish a stronger presence for the Rassemblement National in western France. The film follows Marie-Caroline Le Pen and Philippe Olivier as they work around local political organization and the development of party structures in an area where the movement had previously had less electoral presence.

Camille Girerd and Florent Maillet direct a documentary built around political strategy, local campaigning and the transformation of regional electoral dynamics. The film focuses on political actors and their efforts rather than presenting itself as a fictional story.

  • Camille Girerd and Florent Maillet directed the documentary.
  • The film runs for approximately 50 minutes.
  • France Télévisions and associated French broadcast platforms distributed the documentary.
  • The documentary examines developments following the 2024 dissolution of the French National Assembly.
  • Its title refers to Route Nationale 72 and the western French territory examined in the film.

Where to Watch

The documentary is available through French broadcast and streaming services, with access depending on territory.