Listen as we go in-depth with writer/director JONATHAN JAKUBOWICZ talking about his latest film, RESISTANCE.
A relatively unknown chapter in the life of famed mime Marcel Marceau, we are transported back in time to WWII and occupied France with a young Marceau joining the French Resistance, helping to save hundreds of Jewish children from the Nazis. A powerful film that shines a light on history and an unsung hero, Jesse Eisenberg mesmerizes as Marceau with heartfelt authenticity while Bella Ramsey shines as the young Elsbeth, a girl saved by Marceau, orphaned after she witnessed the murder of her parents by the Nazis. Clemency Poesy is outstanding as a fellow Resistance member while Matthias Schweighofer is chilling as Klaus Barbie. Not to be overlooked is a nice turn by Ed Harris as General Patton in a key moment in Marceau’s life – introducing Marvel Marceau to the Allied troops after the war at what would be Marceau’s first public performance as a mime.
Jonathan talks about his discussions with Marceau’s family, most notably his cousin George Loinger who was with Marceau in the Resistance, and the importance of obtaining factual first-hand information to tell this story. Exploring the production elements of the film, Jonathan is candid as he talks about the importance of his frequent collaborators, cinematographer Miguel Littin-Menz, production designer Tomas Voth, composer Angelo Milli, and more, as well as the casting process, and shooting in the Czech Republic with somewhat uncooperative weather.
