Defiance

When Nazi forces invade Poland, three Jewish brothers escape into the surrounding forests and organise a resistance movement against the occupiers. The programme, set during the Second World War, follows their covert fight for survival and freedom amidst the brutal conditions of the occupation.

Defiance is a programme presented as a feature‑length movie. Classified within the drama genre, it situates its story during the Second World War. The work follows a tightly focused narrative that centres on a family caught in the upheaval of the era, offering a cinematic portrayal of the period’s conflict. Its structure allows it to examine the personal dimensions of the war through a concise, character‑driven approach. The plot follows three Jewish brothers who, as the Nazi forces move into Poland, are forced to abandon their homes and seek refuge in the surrounding forests. Once hidden among the trees, the siblings take the decisive step of organising a resistance cell, turning their flight into an active campaign against the occupying troops. Their collective effort forms the core of the story’s progression. The forest setting provides a stark contrast to the occupied towns, highlighting the brothers’ need to adapt to a rugged, clandestine environment. Within this backdrop, the film portrays the constant threat posed by the invading army and the daily challenges of sustaining a covert operation. The drama concentrates on the brothers’ perseverance, illustrating how they balance survival with the imperative to resist. Their emerging network reflects the broader struggle of occupied peoples, and the narrative remains centred on the personal stakes and the formation of an underground movement amidst the turmoil of war.