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The Book Thief (2013)
Director: Brian Percival
Cast: Geoffrey Rush, Sophie NĂ©lisse, Emily Watson, Nico Liersch
Runtime131 min
Rating12A
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While subjected to the horrors of WWII Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Under the stairs in her home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her adoptive parents.
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The Book Thief, directed by Brian Percival in 2013, is a poignant drama that explores the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit during the horrors of WWII. Featuring standout performances from Geoffrey Rush, Sophie NĂ©lisse, and Emily Watson, this film blends moving themes of family, friendship, and the transformative nature of literature in a visually stunning and emotionally impactful way that will captivate fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas.
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The Book Thief is a 2013 war drama film directed by Brian Percival and starring Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, and Sophie NĂ©lisse. The film is based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Markus Zusak and adapted by Michael Petroni. The film is about a young girl living with her adoptive German family during the Nazi era. Taught to read by her kind-hearted foster father, the girl begins "borrowing" books and sharing them with the Jewish refugee being sheltered by her foster parents in their home. The film features a musical score by Oscar-winning composer John Williams.
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