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The Children of the Resistance

The Children of the Resistance

20266.51h 39m

Overview

During the German occupation of World War II, François, Eusèbe, and Lisa, three courageous children, embark on a secret adventure: resisting the Nazis in the heart of France. Through sabotage, hidden messages, and perilous escapes, they carry out clandestine actions right under the enemy's nose. Daring and friendship are their only weapons in the fight against injustice.

Directed by Christophe Barratier
Written by Christophe Barratier, Vincent Dugomier, Benoît Ers
Produced by Christophe Cervoni, Marc Fiszman
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Top Cast

Artus

Artus

Marcel

Gérard Jugnot

Gérard Jugnot

Père Proslier

Pierre Deladonchamps

Pierre Deladonchamps

Le maire

Julien Arruti

Julien Arruti

Germain

Oscar Boissière

Oscar Boissière

Luc

Leslie Medina

Leslie Medina

Marceline

Julien Pestel

Julien Pestel

Marnier

Vanessa Guide

Vanessa Guide

Julienne

L

Lucas Hector

François

N

Nina Filbrandt

Lisa

Themes & Keywords

naziworld war iibased on comicfrench resistancenazi occupationoccupied france (1940-44)

About The Children of the Resistance

The Children of the Resistance is a history, drama, war, adventure film released in 2026 exploring themes of nazi, world war ii, based on comic, french resistance, nazi occupation, occupied france (1940-44). Directed by Christophe Barratier, it stars Artus, Gérard Jugnot, Pierre Deladonchamps. During the German occupation of World War II, François, Eusèbe, and Lisa, three courageous children, embark on a secret adventure: resisting the Nazis in the heart of France. Through sabotage, hidden messages, and perilous escapes, they carry out clandestine actions right under the enemy's nose. Daring and friendship are their only weapons in the fight against injustice.

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