The Children of the Resistance
Les Enfants de la Résistance
Synopsis
During the German occupation of World War II, François, Eusèbe, and Lisa, three courageous children, embark on a secret adventure: resisting the Nazis in the heart of France. Through sabotage, hidden messages, and perilous escapes, they carry out clandestine actions right under the enemy's nose. Daring and friendship are their only weapons in the fight against injustice.
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Artus
Marcel
Gérard Jugnot
Père Proslier
Pierre Deladonchamps
Le maire
Julien Arruti
Germain
Oscar Boissière
Luc
Leslie Medina
Marceline
Julien Pestel
Marnier
Vanessa Guide
Julienne
Lucas Hector
François
Nina Filbrandt
Lisa
Jannis Hain
Dominique Engelhardt
Octave Gerbi
Eusèbe
Franz Lang
Maître Bonnefoy
Gaspard Lacorne
Jules
Julie Fournier
Henriette
Paul Ducloux
Jean
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong French Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 17, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christophe Barratier
- Screenplay & Story
- Christophe Barratier, Stéphane Keller
- Original Title
- Les Enfants de la Résistance
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Adel Productions, StudioCanal, TF1 Films Production, Axel Films, Fontana, BNP Paribas Fortis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christophe Barratier
Christophe Barratier, Stéphane Keller, Benoît Ers, Vincent Dugomier
Jérôme Alméras
Yves Deschamps
Christophe Cervoni, Marc Fiszman
Department Leadership Roster
Christophe Barratier
Director
Christophe Barratier
Screenplay
Stéphane Keller
Screenplay
Christophe Cervoni
Producer
Marc Fiszman
Producer
Jérôme Alméras
Director of Photography
Yves Deschamps
Editor
Jérémy Streliski
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Children of the Resistance
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What is The Children of the Resistance about?
During the German occupation of World War II, François, Eusèbe, and Lisa, three courageous children, embark on a secret adventure: resisting the Nazis in the heart of France. Through sabotage, hidden messages, and perilous escapes, they carry out clandestine actions right under the enemy's nose. Daring and friendship are their only weapons in the fight against injustice.
Who directed The Children of the Resistance?
The Children of the Resistance was directed by Christophe Barratier.
Who stars in The Children of the Resistance?
The principal cast of The Children of the Resistance includes Artus, Gérard Jugnot, Pierre Deladonchamps, Julien Arruti, Oscar Boissière.
When was The Children of the Resistance released and how long is it?
The Children of the Resistance was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Is The Children of the Resistance based on a book or true story?
The Children of the Resistance is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Benoît Ers", Book: "Vincent Dugomier".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Children of the Resistance?
The Children of the Resistance holds official age classifications: FR: TP.