Resistance

Resistance

The best way to resist is to survive.

Directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz

Produced by Pantaleon Films, Bliss Media

2020120 min7.0 / 10

A historical drama about Marcel Marceau's quiet heroism saving Jewish orphans during WWII, balancing the darkness of war with the warmth of human connection and moral courage.

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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  • Does Resistance end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Resistance sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Resistance easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Resistance violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Resistance scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity61

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise36

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Resistance

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Resistance

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Resistance, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Resistance, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Resistance, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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