The book thief has wonderful photography by florian ballhaus, an excellent musical score by golden globe and oscar winning john williams schindlers list, et, star wars, and best of all, marvelous acting from sophie nelisse as the young girl, geoffrey rush and emily watson as her adoptive parents, and ben schnetzer as the jewish boy they hide. British director brian percivals movie the book thief deals in part with the horrors of the kristallnacht period and. There was something about the trailer for the film, the book thief, that intrigued me, but i hadnt read markus zusaks. Geoffrey rush and emily watson star in this inspiring film based on the bestseller about liesel, sophie nelisse, a girl adopted by a. Showing all 5 items jump to: summaries 4 synopsis 1 summaries. From time to time, these films have undeniable strength and importance. While subjected to the horrors of world war ii germany, young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Brian percival, the director of the book thief, narrates a scene from his film. The book thief 2013 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The simplicity of michael petronis script seems a drawback at first. For example, films that are documentaries, like shoah or the night and. To make a holocaust film geared towards a young adult audience. The book thief counters its constraints with a respectful tone and strong performances. A film guide that looks at the book thief 2013, exploring its key. 513 Young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. The book thief 200 emotional movie explained in hindi urdu.
Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. The book thief has its moments of brilliance, thanks in large part to an adept cast. Subjected to all the horrors of war she finds solace in books that she has borrowed. Tickets in theaters coming soon movie news india movie spotlight. 563 In the basement of her home, a jewish refugee is being protected by her adoptive parents. The film is hamstrung by the novels structure, unsure whether to be a 12a-certificate family outing, or to luxuriate in. Find out why the book thief by markus zusak is on times list of best. Times best-seller list, and was adapted into a hit film in 2013. Markus zusaks the book thief is being adapted into a film for fall release. The book thief is a 2013 american-german war drama film about a young girl living with her adoptive german family during the nazi era. February 2013: the film was in pre-production status. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up. The book thief movie is about to premiere - but what does author markus zusak think about the highly anticipated adaptation of his best selling novel? Not all films are available to stream, however into film clubs can still order this. The book thief is a film directed by brian percival with sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush, emily watson, nico liersch.
Based on the best-selling book by markus zusak, the film is set in a. Her adoptive father teaches her to read, and when the family hides a fleeing jew named max, liesel takes to borrowing/stealing books that she reads to help keep his hopes and spirit alive. The book thief served as the closing night film for the 2013 heartland film festival here in indianapolis. Purchase the book thief on digital and stream instantly or download offline. For a movie set in germany during the holocaust, the book thief is strikingly glossy, with images that look like a holiday greeting card. The film is set in a small german community caught in the war. Based on the novel by the same name, the book thief is a 2013 american drama. Starring sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush, emily watson, nico liersch, roger allam snd. Blu-ray releases top rated movies most popular movies browse movies by genre top box office showtimes. Having a film narrated by death itself is never a great beginning, particularly when the grim reaper is voiced by roger allam in annoyingly. Synopsis: the 550-page, world war ii-era novel, narrated by death, tells the story of liesel meminger from the time she is taken at age to live with a foster family in a german working-class neighborhood. The book thief, directed by frequent downton abbey helmer brian percival. Other articles where the book thief is discussed: geoffrey rush: the world war ii drama the book thief 2013, in which he played a german man who. Geoffrey rush and emily watson star in this moving film based on the bestseller about a girl sophie nelisse who transforms the lives of those around her in. Liesel is a young girl who is taken in by a foster family in germany. Geoffrey rush and emily watson star in this inspiring film based on the bestseller about liesel, sophie nelisse. 795 While subjected to the horrors of wwii germany, young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. But skilled director brian percival downton abbey slowly, effectively. Rent the book thief 2013 starring geoffrey rush and emily watson on dvd and blu-ray.