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'''''Burning at Both Ends''''' (also known as '''''Resistance 1942''''' in some territories) is a 2022 film set in Nazi occupied [[Vichy France]], starring [[Jason Patric]] and [[Cary Elwes]].
'''''Burning at Both Ends''''' (also known as '''''Resistance 1942''''' in some territories) is a 2022 film set in Nazi occupied [[Vichy France]], starring [[Cary Elwes]], [[Jason Patric]], [[Greer Grammer]], [[Sebastian Roché]] and [[Judd Hirsch]].


==Plot==
==Plot==
Resistance 1942 is a historical drama that tells the story of Jacques, a man who broadcasts messages of hope and resistance to the citizens of France during the Nazi occupation in 1942. As the Gestapo searches for him, Jacques and his daughter Juliette find help from Andre, a Swiss banker, who risks his life to aid them. The movie depicts the power of ordinary people to effect positive change in times of despair.
In [[Lyon]], 1942 Jacques is radio broadcasting [[French Resistance]] in [[Vichy France]] but he and his family and friends must stay one step ahead of the [[Gestapo]].


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Jason Patric]] as Andre
* [[Cary Elwes]] as Jacques Christoffersen
* [[Cary Elwes]] as Jacques
* [[Jason Patric]] as Andre Eerikäinen
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* [[Sebastian Roché]] as Klaus
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* [[Gilles Marini]] as Inspector Rousseau
* [[Greer Grammer]] as Juliet
* [[Greer Grammer]] as Juliet
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* [[Sebastian Roché]] as Klaus Jager
* [[Judd Hirsch]] as Bertrand
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* [[Gilles Marini]] as Inspector Gerald Rousseau
* [[Mira Furlan]] as Agnes
* [[Mira Furlan]] as Agnes
* Don Harvey as Freidrich
* Don Harvey as Freidrich
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* [[Judd Hirsch]] as Bertrand


== Production==
== Production==
The script was prize winning at the [[Movieguide Awards]] in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kairosprize.com/kairos-prize-winning-screenplay-stars-cary-elwes-of-princess-bride|title= Kairos Prize-Winning Screenplay Stars Cary Elwes of PRINCESS BRIDE|website=www.kairosprize.com}}</ref>
The script was prize winning at the [[Movieguide Awards]] in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kairosprize.com/kairos-prize-winning-screenplay-stars-cary-elwes-of-princess-bride|title= Kairos Prize-Winning Screenplay Stars Cary Elwes of PRINCESS BRIDE|website=www.kairosprize.com|date= 12 September 2017}}</ref>
Elwes was originally announced be to starring alongside [[Matthew Modine]] when the production was revealed by Slingshot Productions in Los Angeles in March 2017, with filming expected to begin that spring. Judd Hirsch and Greer Grammar were also cast in March 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.variety.com/2017/film/news/cary-elwes-matthew-modine-drama-burning-at-both-ends-1202020463|title= Cary Elwes, Matthew Modine to Star in World War II Drama ‘Burning at Both Ends|website=variety.com}}</ref>
Elwes was originally announced be to starring alongside [[Matthew Modine]] when the production was revealed by Slingshot Productions in Los Angeles in March 2017, with filming expected to begin that spring. Judd Hirsch and Greer Grammar were also cast in March 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.variety.com/2017/film/news/cary-elwes-matthew-modine-drama-burning-at-both-ends-1202020463|title= Cary Elwes, Matthew Modine to Star in World War II Drama 'Burning at Both Ends|website=variety.com|date= April 2017}}</ref>


==Release==
==Release==
The picture was made available for digital download in the UK from January 10, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.thereviewshub.com/film-review-resistance-1942|title=Film Review: Resistance 1942|website=thereviewshub.com}}</ref>
The picture was made available for digital download in the UK from January 10, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.thereviewshub.com/film-review-resistance-1942|title=Film Review: Resistance 1942|website=thereviewshub.com|date=10 January 2022 }}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
In a review entitled "Jason Patric smuggles quality into worthy war tale",
In a review entitled "Jason Patric smuggles quality into worthy war tale",
[[The Guardian]] said the film had "the kernel of a good idea" but the "timid film fails to fully capitalise on [the] uncomfortable scenario and misses opportunities elsewhere, instead going big on self-satisfied pieties about fighting the just fight." The performance of Patric as the morally ambiguous Andre is praised compared to Elwes "oddly detached" performance.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jan/04/resistance-1942-review|title= Resistance: 1942 review – Jason Patric smuggles quality into worthy war tale|website=theguardian.com}}</ref>
[[The Guardian]] said the film had "the kernel of a good idea" but the "timid film fails to fully capitalise on [the] uncomfortable scenario and misses opportunities elsewhere, instead going big on self-satisfied pieties about fighting the just fight." The performance of Patric as the morally ambiguous Andre is praised compared to Elwes "oddly detached" performance.<ref>{{Cite news|url= https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jan/04/resistance-1942-review|title= Resistance: 1942 review – Jason Patric smuggles quality into worthy war tale|newspaper=The Guardian|date= 4 January 2022|last1= Hoad|first1= Phil}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
The film was awarded the Best Movie for Mature Audiences prize at the 2023 [[Movieguide Awards|MovieGuide Awards]]. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Winners Archives |url=https://movieguideawards.com/category/winners/ |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=Movieguide® Awards |language=en-US}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:45, 6 September 2024

Burning at Both Ends
Release poster
Directed byMatthew Hill
Landon Johnson
Screenplay byMatthew Hill
Landon Johnson
Story byMatthew Hill
Jonah M. Hirsch
Landon Johnson
Starring
CinematographySpencer Hutchins
Edited byDan Wilken
Music byJohn W. Snyder
Production
company
Slingshot Productions
Distributed bySignature Entertainment
Release date
  • January 10, 2022 (2022-01-10)
Running time
111 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Burning at Both Ends (also known as Resistance 1942 in some territories) is a 2022 film set in Nazi occupied Vichy France, starring Cary Elwes, Jason Patric, Greer Grammer, Sebastian Roché and Judd Hirsch.

Plot

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Resistance 1942 is a historical drama that tells the story of Jacques, a man who broadcasts messages of hope and resistance to the citizens of France during the Nazi occupation in 1942. As the Gestapo searches for him, Jacques and his daughter Juliette find help from Andre, a Swiss banker, who risks his life to aid them. The movie depicts the power of ordinary people to effect positive change in times of despair.

Cast

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Production

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The script was prize winning at the Movieguide Awards in 2014.[1] Elwes was originally announced be to starring alongside Matthew Modine when the production was revealed by Slingshot Productions in Los Angeles in March 2017, with filming expected to begin that spring. Judd Hirsch and Greer Grammar were also cast in March 2017.[2]

Release

[edit]

The picture was made available for digital download in the UK from January 10, 2022.[3]

Reception

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In a review entitled "Jason Patric smuggles quality into worthy war tale", The Guardian said the film had "the kernel of a good idea" but the "timid film fails to fully capitalise on [the] uncomfortable scenario and misses opportunities elsewhere, instead going big on self-satisfied pieties about fighting the just fight." The performance of Patric as the morally ambiguous Andre is praised compared to Elwes "oddly detached" performance.[4]

Accolades

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The film was awarded the Best Movie for Mature Audiences prize at the 2023 MovieGuide Awards. [5]

References

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  1. ^ "Kairos Prize-Winning Screenplay Stars Cary Elwes of PRINCESS BRIDE". www.kairosprize.com. 12 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Cary Elwes, Matthew Modine to Star in World War II Drama 'Burning at Both Ends". variety.com. April 2017.
  3. ^ "Film Review: Resistance 1942". thereviewshub.com. 10 January 2022.
  4. ^ Hoad, Phil (4 January 2022). "Resistance: 1942 review – Jason Patric smuggles quality into worthy war tale". The Guardian.
  5. ^ "Winners Archives". Movieguide® Awards. Retrieved 2024-09-06.
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