Resistance
“The best way to resist is to survive.”
Synopsis
The story of mime Marcel Marceau as he works with a group of Jewish boy scouts and the French Resistance to save the lives of ten thousand orphans during World War II.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-08
Top Cast
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Jesse Eisenberg
Marcel
Clémence Poésy
Emma
Matthias Schweighöfer
Klaus Barbie
Bella Ramsey
Elsbeth
Ed Harris
George S. Patton
Edgar Ramírez
Sigmund (Elsbeth's Father)
Géza Röhrig
Georges Loinger
Félix Moati
Alain
Vica Kerekes
Mila
Martha Issová
Flora
Karl Markovics
Charles Mangel
Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey
Max Rheinemert
Alex Fondja
Frederique
Aurélie Bancilhon
Dominique
Alicia von Rittberg
Regine
Louise Morell
Marcel's Mother
Wolfgang Ceczor
Old Man on Train
Philip Lenkowsky
Father Montluc
Release History & Theatrical Window
Miami Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 27, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 14, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$450K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Jakubowicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Jakubowicz
- Original Score
- Angelo Milli
- Original Title
- Resistance
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hebrew, Italian, German, Hungarian, French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Worldwide Gross
- $450K
- Production Studios
- Pantaleon Films, Bliss Media, Epicentral Studios, Ingenious Media, Riverstone Pictures, RocketScience, Resistance Film US, Vertical Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Jakubowicz
Jonathan Jakubowicz
Angelo Milli
M.I. Littin-Menz
Alexander Berner, Jonathan Jakubowicz
Christian Angermayer, Marco Beckmann, Nik Bower, Christelle Conan, Carlos Garcia de Paredes
Department Leadership Roster
Angelo Milli
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Jakubowicz
Director
Jonathan Jakubowicz
Writer
M.I. Littin-Menz
Director of Photography
Marco Beckmann
Producer
Carlos Garcia de Paredes
Producer
Claudine Jakubowicz
Producer
Jonathan Jakubowicz
Producer
Dan Maag
Producer
Stephanie Schettler-Köhler
Producer
Thorsten Schumacher
Producer
Matthias Schweighöfer
Producer
Lars Sylvest
Producer
Patrick Zorer
Producer
Alexander Berner
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Resistance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Resistance about?
The story of mime Marcel Marceau as he works with a group of Jewish boy scouts and the French Resistance to save the lives of ten thousand orphans during World War II.
Who directed Resistance?
Resistance was directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz.
Who stars in Resistance?
The principal cast of Resistance includes Jesse Eisenberg, Clémence Poésy, Matthias Schweighöfer, Bella Ramsey, Ed Harris.
When was Resistance released and how long is it?
Resistance was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
How much did Resistance make at the box office?
Resistance grossed $450K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Resistance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Resistance was composed by Angelo Milli.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Resistance?
Resistance holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).