Resistance

Resistance

Year: 1000

Runtime: More mins

Language: English

Director: Catherine Morshead

Drama

Building on the Rebellion miniseries, this sequel is set at the peak of Ireland’s War of Independence, tracing how ordinary people become entangled in the turmoil of the era. It examines the personal and communal consequences of the conflict, showing how history reshapes lives and loyalties.

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1

Nazi Raid on Elsbeth's Home

In 1938 Munich, Nazi Brown Shirts invade the home of the young Jewish girl Elsbeth and kill her parents. The event establishes the brutality of the occupation and the peril facing Jewish families.

1938 Munich, Germany
2

Marcel's Early Dreams in Strasbourg

In 1939 Strasbourg, Marcel Marceau struggles with unfulfilling work in his father's butcher shop and grows increasingly aware of the Nazi power around him. He longs for the arts, especially mime and painting, and performs Chaplin impressions at a local cabaret, earning his father's disapproval.

1939 Strasbourg, France
3

The Orphan Scout Troop and Emma

Georges involves himself with a Jewish arm of the French Resistance and brings a Scout troop of 123 Jewish orphans to Strasbourg, where they take shelter in a castle. Marcel's mime helps the children adapt, while his relationship with Emma deepens.

1939 Strasbourg, France
4

Dispersal of Jewish Children

After Germany's invasion of Poland, the Resistance disperses the Jewish children to smaller groups to reduce visibility. Marcel and Emma stay connected with Elsbeth as the danger increases.

1940-1941 Strasbourg region
5

Barbie Arrives in Lyon

After 1941, Klaus Barbie arrives in Lyon during the Nazi occupation to crush the Resistance. He uses bribery and brutal tactics, including executions in an empty swimming pool at Gestapo Headquarters, earning the moniker The Butcher of Lyon. His presence intensifies the oppression in Lyon.

1942 Lyon, France
6

The Move to Lyon and Expanded Resistance

Marcel, Emma, and Marcel's brother Alain relocate to Lyon to continue their Resistance work. Emma's sister Mila also joins the effort. The group faces increased risk as the hunt for Jews tightens.

1942-1943 Lyon, France
7

Alain Escapes, Mila Is Captured

During a Nazi sweep of Lyon's train station, Alain narrowly escapes while Marcel helps him flee by burning a German soldier. Mila is later captured in a Gestapo roundup and is tortured to death by Barbie; Emma survives by collaborating but later contemplates suicide.

1943 Lyon, France
8

Escape Plan: The Children Head for the Alps

To save the Jewish children, Marcel, Emma, and Alain disguise their Scout troop as a hiking party and escort a dozen children toward the French Alps by SNCF train. Barbie's SS troops patrol the last station before the Swiss border, forcing Emma into hiding while they search the train.

1943 French Alps / near Swiss border
9

Barbie's Pursuit and Emma's Mortally Wounded

Barbie presses the pursuit into the icy forests along the Swiss border. He nearly stops them as he fires, mortally wounding Emma, but Marcel and the children still manage to escape toward Switzerland.

1943 Border between France and Switzerland
10

Safe Arrival in Switzerland

Marcel and the children reach Switzerland, escaping the Nazis and preserving the lives of many Jewish children. The mission marks a turning point in the war for them, as their escape validates their effort and courage.

1943 Switzerland
11

Post-war Recognition at Nuremberg

The film shifts to 1945 in Nuremberg, where Marceau serves as a Liaison Officer with the United States Army and continues his acting work. General Patton introduces him to troops and reveals that Marceau crossed the Alps many times to rescue hundreds of children.

1945 Nuremberg, Germany
12

The Mime Finale

The story closes with Marceau performing a mime in his iconic white face and blue and white shirt before the troops, a quiet, symbolic victory after the horrors of the war.

1945 Nuremberg, Germany

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:59

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