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Teen Resistor’s Story Highlights Anti-Fascism in New Film

4/15/2026

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Story summary

Helmuth Hübener, a German teenager who moved from Hitler Youth to resistance, is the film's subject.
Inspired by his Jewish friend Salomon Schwarz's deportation to Auschwitz, he sought to reveal the Nazi regime.
The film is backed by Angel Studios and features strong performances from Ewan Horrocks and Rupert Evans.
Its final act delivers impactful dialogue and a poignant conclusion, reinforcing an anti-fascist message deemed timely.

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Story summary

Helmuth Hübener, a German teenager who moved from Hitler Youth to resistance, is the film's subject.
Inspired by his Jewish friend Salomon Schwarz's deportation to Auschwitz, he sought to reveal the Nazi regime.
The film is backed by Angel Studios and features strong performances from Ewan Horrocks and Rupert Evans.
Its final act delivers impactful dialogue and a poignant conclusion, reinforcing an anti-fascist message deemed timely.