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Resistance
Brazil, 1961. In the underground of the Piratini Palace, the governor of Rio Grande do Sul, Leonel Brizola, awaits a bombing by the Brazilian armed forces. The country is on the verge of a civil war, following the resignation of president Jânio Quadros and the movement to keep vice-president João Goulart from taking office. Using the radio transmitter from his improvised bunker, Brizola sets up the Legality movement, to ensure Goulart's right to the presidential chair. Caught in the crossfire, two brothers who are in love with the same woman unite to fight alongside Brizola.
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Plot Summary
A young Jewish Parisian, Marcel Marceau, joins a troop of Boy Scouts to save thousands of orphaned children from the Nazis during World War II. As the war escalates, Marcel must use his wits and emerging artistic talents to lead the children to safety across the treacherous border into Switzerland. The film chronicles his transformation from a reluctant participant to a courageous resistance fighter.
Critical Reception
Resistance received mixed reviews from critics, with praise directed towards Jesse Eisenberg's performance and the film's historical subject matter. However, some critics found the storytelling to be uneven and the emotional impact somewhat diluted.
What Reviewers Say
Jesse Eisenberg delivers a compelling performance as the mime artist Marcel Marceau.
The film sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of World War II history.
Some critics found the narrative pacing and emotional depth to be lacking.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally acknowledge the film's important historical subject and Jesse Eisenberg's strong performance, with many finding it a moving and worthwhile watch. However, a portion of viewers felt the film could have been more impactful or had a tighter narrative.
Fun Fact
The film depicts the real-life story of Marcel Marceau, who, before becoming a world-renowned mime artist, was a member of the French Resistance and played a crucial role in saving Jewish children during the Holocaust.
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