The book thief is one movie provided by studio babelsberg, fox 2000 pictures, sunswept entertainment, with the use of a description of the movie is while subjected to the horrors of wwii germany, young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. To see kirsten blocks entire filmography listed on traileraddict, hit the credits option below. Her credits include hundreds of print and online publications, including the new york times, people magazine, variety, moviefone, tv. Although many people loved this book, i hated it with a passion. It was long, and i grew bored of it after the 3 chapter. While subjected to the horrors of world war ii germany, young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Based on the beloved bestselling book comes this profoundly moving story of a girl who transforms the lives of those around her during world war ii, germany. While its set during a historical time period, the book thief doesnt give us a dry, factbased history lesson.
Written by michael petroni, from the novel by markus zusak. While subjected to the horrors of wwii germany, young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Geoffrey rush, emily watson, sophie nelisse, ben schnetzer, nico liersch, joachim paul assbock, kirsten block directed by. With sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush, emily watson, ben schnetzer. I wish that the film had included something other than just the character of death saying thats it, thats your lot and no input from god or his representatives but there were uplifting moments. As it is, the book thief still finds its way into your heart slowly and over time, and it stays there way after leaving the theater. The book thief quotes 20 title the book thief year 20. Follows a spirited young girl named liesel sophie nelisse who witnesses the horrors of nazi germany while in the care of foster parents, p. Are you wondering if the book thief will be a good read for you. Although liesel sophie nelisse is illiterate when she is adopted by a german couple oscar winner geoffrey rush and emily watson, her adoptive father encourages her to learn to read. Geoffrey rush, emily watson, sophie nelisse, ben schnetzer, nico liersch, joachim paul assbock, kirsten block drama video archive for the film the book thief, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 20. Movies about wwii have a tendency to be very powerful films if done correctly. Though liesels new family barely scrape by, their situation.
Under the stairs in her home, a jewish refuge is being sheltered by her adoptive parents. Geoffrey rush, emily watson, sophie nelisse, kirsten block, oliver stokowski, brian percival. Geoffrey rush, emily watson, sophie nelisse, joachim paul. The book thieving comes in much later, when the mayors wife kirsten block notices liesel snatch a copy of the invisible man off a pile of tomes the nazis have opted to. Find movie and film cast and crew information for the book thief 2014 brian percival on allmovie. Find kirsten block movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. Kirsten block frau heinrich gotthard lange grave digger heike makatsch liesels mother rainer reiners priest oliver stokowski alex steiner. Jan 16, 2014 oh, replies hans, thats my old paintbrush. To see the recent video additions filed under this actress, click recently added below. The book thief 2014 age rating 12 directed by brian percival and starring geoffrey rush emily watson sophie nelisse roger allam sophie nlisse, box office chart history, uk gross, us gross and world gross, related news, bbfc certificates. While subjected to the horrors of wwii germany, young liesel sophie nelisse finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush, emily watson, nico liersch, kirsten block, heike makatsch, roger allam official site. The book thief is pretty but often painful to watch movie. That, in a nutshell, is what is wrong with brian percivals the book thief, a wellintentioned, wellacted adaptation of the bestselling novel by markus zusak that tells an intimate story of a young girl coming to age in the horrors of germany.
Nonton movie the book thief 20 subtitle indonesia indomovie. Top twelve films listed under the actress kirsten block based on viewership on traileraddict. After a wellreceived screening of 20th century foxs the book thief, an adaptation of markus zusaks 2006 novel of the same title that was released. The novel focuses on the joys and sorrows of liesel, her foster family, and the jewish man they hide from the nazis. It is a welldesigned, good looking film with locations and costumes that place its audience squarely in the middle of world war iiera europe. Find movie and film cast and crew information for the book thief 2014 brian percival on allmovie allmovie. Narrated by death, the book thief is the story of liesel meminger, a nineyearold german girl who given up by her mother to live with hans and rosa hubermann in the small town of molching in 1939, shortly before world war ii. But the book thief, based on the popular novel by markus zusak, manages to.
The book thief on dvd march 11, 2014 starring emily watson, geoffrey rush, sophie nelisse, ben schnetzer. The book thief while subjected to the horrors of wwii germany, young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Watch the book thief online stream full movie directv. Nov 27, 20 nonton film the book thief online, download film the book thief. Positive despite the death and sadness that fill this film, the screenplay paints a picture of humanity that reminds viewers of the vacuum in the human soul that is ever hungry for beauty and goodness. Page also allows the option to view recently added videos filed under the actress and a filmography. Kirsten block, burgemeester hermann rainer bock, ilsa hermann barbara auer. The book thief 20 the book thief is a heartbreaking and heartwarming story of innocence, stolen. Dvd features subtitled, dubbed, widescreen, dolby, ac3. Kirsten has 234 books on goodreads, and is currently reading the book thief by markus zusak and monstrous beauty by elizabeth fama.
The book thief is an earnest melodrama with a solid cast that deals with powerful themes of life, death, and connection. Kirsten block was born on november 30, 1959 in karlmarxstadt, german democratic republic. Liesel grows to love books, even rescuing one from a nazi bonfire. Under the stairs in her home, a jewish refuge is being sheltered by her. Kirsten block celebrity profile check out the latest kirsten block photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Oct 03, 20 the book thief had emotion, laughs, great acting particularly geoffrey rush and john williams score was subtle but suitable. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book thief near you. Everything you need to know about the book thief movie 20. Furthermore, the book thief makes an attempt to communicate the idea that humans are.
Directed by brian percival and starring geoffrey rush, emily watson, sophie nelisse, ben schnetzer, nico liersch, joachim paul assbock, kirsten. The book thieving comes in much later, when the mayors wife kirsten block notices liesel snatch a copy of the invisible man off a pile of tomes the nazis have opted to burn. Geoffrey rush, emily watson, sophie nelisse, ben schnetzer, nico liersch, joachim paul assbock, kirsten block, sandra nedeleff, ludger bokelmann. Drama war opens november 15th by lisa minzey of the re. With the comprehension of a typical 9yearold, liesel merminger struggles to survive with a foster family in nazi germany. The book thief 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I havent read markus zusaks book upon which this movie is based, but now i want to. Directed by brian percival the power of words can be. The book thief cast and crew cast photos and info fandango.
Nov 10, 20 after a wellreceived screening of 20th century foxs the book thief, an adaptation of markus zusaks 2006 novel of the same title that was released nationwide on friday, i sat down with the film. The book thief tells the story of liesel meminger, a young german girl coming of age in nazi germany. While some observers might say that line was crossed long ago, others may find that conclusive proof arrives in brian percivals the book thief, based on an international bestseller that the new york times jibed as harry potter and the holocaust. Although liesel sophie n lisse is illiterate when she is adopted by a german couple oscar winner geoffrey rush and emily watson, her adoptive father encourages her to learn to read.
Ive always been drawn to stories about world war ii. When hans, a kindly housepainter, learns that liesel cannot read, he teaches the child the wonders of the written language. Under the stairs in her home, a jewish refugee is being. The book thief is pretty but often painful to watch. Starring sophie nelisse, emily watson, geoffrey rush, ben schnetzer, nico liersch, heike makatsch. Below are the current top twelve films that have been filed under the actress kirsten block in order of how many times each film has been viewed on site. Starring sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush, emily watson, nico liersch, roger allam snd kirsten block. Under the stairs in her home, a jewish refugee is being sheltered by her adoptive parents. Gotthard lange, rainer reiners, kirsten block, geoffrey rush, emily watson, nico. In the basement of her home, a jewish refugee is being protected by her adoptive parents. The book thieving comes in much later, when the mayors wife kirsten block. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.