1960s France

In the 1960s, France experienced significant social, political, and cultural change. Under President Charles de Gaulle, France decolonized Africa and reshaped its global role. The May 1968 protests, led by students and workers, challenged traditional norms and demanded social reforms, igniting a wave of activism. This period also saw the rise of influential art, literature, and cinema, with figures like François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard spearheading the Nouvelle Vague (New Wave) film movement. Economic growth, often termed the "Trente Glorieuses," brought prosperity, but underlying tensions hinted at deeper societal shifts that would continue to evolve in subsequent decades.