Resistance (2020)

2020 • 121 minutes

About this movie

All Marcel Marceau (Jesse Eisenberg) wants is a life for the arts. The talented mime tries to make his dream come true on the city’s small stages and to win the affections of politically active Emma (Clémence Poésy). To please her, Marcel agrees to join a dangerous mission that will change the course of his life forever: they want to save 123 Jewish orphans from the grasp of the German Nazis. Together with Emma, Marcel joins the French resistance and his art will prove the greatest weapon against the horrors of war.

Ratings and reviews

Absolute Master Piece! A story I never knew about the life saving mime. Jesse did an amazing job playing the part of Marcel Marceau, a world class mime who before becoming a famous mime saved the lives of Jewish children during the Nazi regime. Cinematography was A grade and so was the story!

Incredible, under-told, hope filled WWII story, extraordinary person with big shoes to fill as roles go so played well by Jessie and at times was liking looking at Marcel himself. The film does justice sharing insights into a rare persons life.

What a great acting ensemble where its not just the most known actor that made this great to watch. Even fritz with his flushed alcoholic complexion was a fine specific touch.