The Red Head: Honoring WWII Resistance Fighter Hannie Schaft in a Bold New Film

A powerful new film brings WWII resistance hero Hannie Schaft’s story to life. Join The Red Head movie movement.

By David Roy

Known as “the girl with the red hair,” she became the most wanted resistance fighter in the Netherlands — a fearless operative who carried secret messages, sabotaged Nazi missions, and infiltrated enemy strongholds.

History has a way of reminding us that freedom is fragile. In the darkest days of World War II, a young Dutch woman named Hannie Schaft risked everything to resist fascism, save Jewish lives, and defy an empire.

Now, her story is being brought to the screen in The Red Head, an upcoming historical thriller directed by Timothy Hines (10 Days in a Madhouse) and produced by Susan Goforth (Tomorrow’s Today, The Wilde Girls). This feature film is more than entertainment: it is a mission to honor Hannie’s legacy and remind us that courage, conscience, and resistance still matter.

Why Hannie Schaft’s Story Matters Now

Hannie was only a teenager when she joined the resistance. She could have stayed silent, but instead she acted — saving persecuted Jews and children, standing up against oppression, and risking her own life to do what others feared.

Her bravery came at the highest price. Hannie was eventually captured and executed just weeks before the war’s end in 1945. Though her life was cut short, her defiance left a legacy that continues to echo across Europe.

Hannie’s story is not just another WWII tale. It’s a reminder that resistance is timeless — and in a world still grappling with authoritarianism, extremism, and systemic injustice, her sacrifice feels more urgent than ever.

By telling her story now, The Red Head sheds light on what it truly means to resist: to protect the vulnerable, to fight for freedom, and to stand up even when the cost is everything.

A Film With a Mission

The team behind The Red Head has a proven history of creating impactful independent films that reach international audiences on lean budgets. Hines and Goforth approach filmmaking with grit, artistry, and deep respect for history.

Together, they are crafting what they describe as “the most passionate, timely, courageous historical action thriller ever made.”

But their mission isn’t just cinematic — it’s cultural. This film is designed to honor Hannie Schaft as more than a historical figure. She is a symbol of conscience, a beacon of courage, and a call to resist darkness wherever it rises.

Crowdfunding the Movement

Like many independent films, The Red Head is fueled by community support. The project is currently crowdfunding on Indiegogo, inviting audiences around the world to become part of this mission.

Backing the campaign means more than funding a movie. Every supporter becomes part of a larger movement to amplify Hannie’s story and bring her legacy to new generations. Contributions also unlock perks, behind-the-scenes updates, and the knowledge that you helped preserve history in cinematic form.

Join the The Red Head campaign here: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/susangoforth/the-red-head-hannie-schaft-wwii-action-thriller

How You Can Be Part of History

Supporting The Red Head is about more than entertainment. It is about remembrance. It is about ensuring that the courage of those who resisted oppression is never forgotten.

As producer Susan Goforth says:

“This film is a living reminder, a warning for our time, and a tribute to those who stood against the darkness, even when it cost them everything.”

Every contribution — whether large or small — helps amplify that message. Each supporter becomes a custodian of history, ensuring Hannie Schaft’s bravery lives on.

Conclusion

History doesn’t repeat itself if we remember it. By telling Hannie’s story on screen, The Red Head ensures that we do.

This is more than a film. It is a tribute to courage, a warning against forgetting, and a reminder that resistance is always possible.

Join the movement on Indiegogo today.

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