‘Resistance’
Jonathan Jakubowicz’s Resistance takes us back to Marceau’s earlier years during World War II, when he joined the French Resistance and helped save the lives of hundreds of Jewish children. Playing him is Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg, who admits that Marceau’s wartime story was an eye-opener for him. He spent months learning the art of mime for the role, something he confesses didn’t come naturally but that ultimately won the approval of his mother, who was originally a children’s entertainer.Speaking during the lockdown, he talks about the effect of the current situation on mental health as well as the wide range of characters he’s played during his career.