Before he was the world-famous mime Marcel Marceau, he was Marcel Mangel, an aspiring Jewish actor who joined the French Resistance to save the lives of thousands of children orphaned at the hands of the Nazis. Jesse Eisenberg stars in this compelling drama about a group of unsung heroes who put themselves in harm’s way to rise above hatred and oppression during World War II. As a young man growing up in Nazi-occupied Europe, Marcel has no intention of getting involved in the war – his pursuits include impersonating Charlie Chaplin in burlesque clubs, painting backdrops for his plays, and antagonising his obstinate father. His life is thrown into upheaval when he is recruited into the French Resistance, putting his acting skills to the ultimate test in teaching orphaned Jewish children how to survive in the horrifying reality of the Holocaust.
Based on the inspiring true story, Resistance follows the revolutionary tale of a selfless act that would forever change countless lives.
Bonus content:Jesse Eisenberg live in conversation with Eddie Tamir, Artistic Director of the Jewish International Film Festival.
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Jesse Eisenberg, the star of Resistance, joins Jewish International Film Festival Artistic Director Eddie Tamir live in conversation to celebrate the film’s Australian Premiere virtual screening.
Eisenberg is an Academy Award-nominated actor known for his performances in_ The Social Network_, Zombieland, Now You See Me, Vivarium, The Art of Self-Defense and more.