Feb 18, 2020 parents need to know that the book thief is a historical drama set in wwii germany based on the bestselling youngadult novel by australian author markus zusak. About the plot the thief of books a film actors, viewers further, based on the novel by m. Conversely, john santucci, who plays the role of corrupt cop urizzi, was a recently paroled thief and acted as a technical adviser on thief. I think the book thief isnt as good as so many people say, but that is just my opinion.
Oct 07, 20 amber gochoel interviews actors sophie nelisse and geoffrey rush and director brian percival about their new movie the book thief which will be in theaters november 15th, 20. The thief of books a film actors, viewers further, based on the novel by m. Nov 18, 20 the book thief movie opened in some markets november 15, will be in others november 22, and everywhere november 27. 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. The film is closely based on markus zusaks 2005 novel of the same name, and tells the fictional story of a young girl in nazi germany.
This film shows hope in the face of the worst that life serves up, and wants you to come back for more. Geoffrey rush and emily watson star in this inspiring film based on the bestseller about liesel, sophie nelisse, a girl adopted by a german couple rush and watson who hide a jew ben schnetzer from hitlers army. The book thief, world war ii tale with geoffrey rush the. Read on to see five things the film presents differently than the book. Nov 11, 20 after screening the complete version of the book thief for a public audience for the first time the night before at the chicago international film festival as part of its entrance into this years oscar derby, the three sat down to talk about the film, the importance of filming a movie of this type in germany and the challenges of translating the story from the page to the screen.
Geoffrey rush, sophie nelisse and director brian percival discuss the differences between the novel and the movie. The book thief has the use of nazis in movies reached the point of being pornographic. It would have to be the young cole sprouse because he is around 20 now. Sign up for a fanalert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. Seen through the eyes of a young girl, liesel sophie nelisse, the film begins prior to the invasion of poland and ends when hostilities between the superpowers ends.
The book thief, world war ii tale with geoffrey rush. Liesel meminger well played by sophie nelisse is taken in as a foster child by a middleaged couple, played by geoffrey rush and emily watson. The book thief movie opened in some markets november 15, will be in others november 22, and everywhere november 27. Parents need to know that the book thief is a historical drama set in wwii germany based on the bestselling youngadult novel by australian author markus zusak. For the adaptation of the book took british filmmaker brian percival, who became famous after working on the television series north and south and. Thief marks the first film appearance of actors dennis farina, william petersen, james belushi and robert prosky. At the time a chicago police officer, farina appears as a henchman. Confessions of a cat burglar by frank hohimer the pen name of reallife jewel thief john seybold. See a complete list of the characters in the book thief and indepth analyses of liesel meminger, max vandenburg, hans hubermann, and rudy. After screening the complete version of the book thief for a public audience for the first time the night before at the chicago international film festival as part of its entrance into this years oscar derby, the three sat down to talk about the film, the importance of filming a movie of this type in germany and the challenges of translating the story from the page to the screen. The book thief struggles under the tall order usa today, despite its moments of brilliance the washington post. In the basement of her home, a jewish refugee is being protected by her adoptive parents. The book thief is brian percivals adaptation of the markus zusak brilliant novel, following the touching story of liesel meminger in germany during the break out of world war ii. The makers of the book thief have an interesting take on what occurred at that time.
But the movie about a girl adopted by a german couple during world war ii also crystallizes the perils of. Jan 25, 2015 so, the book thief already wasnt my favorite book it was pretty good. The film is about a young girl living with her adoptive german family during the nazi era. The book thief 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and. See more ideas about sophie nelisse, the book thief and celebrities.
Based on the beloved international bestselling book, the book thief tells the story of an extraordinary, spirited young girl sent to live with a foster family in wwii germany. The book thief 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Rent, buy, and watch movies and tv shows with vudu. Check out the book thief discussion guide appropriate for the book or movie, but tailored to the movie read my posts. Based on the bestseller by markus zusak, this film looks like a creepy new version of the anne frank story, writes peter bradshaw. There are many scenes of violence, from the way the nazis treat jews, to schoolyard fights, to recurring bomb threats. 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. All major media outlets have so far expressed mixed feelings about the movie adaptation of zusaks masterpiece. Liesel meminger is the hardworking, bookthieving, kindhearted star of the novel. Rebellious in nature, liesel feeds her hunger for stories by stealing books from book burnings. Soon liesel discovers that words and imagination provide an escape from the events unfolding around her family in this extraordinary film directed by brian percival downton abbey. Nico liersch was born on july 17, 2000 in munich, bavaria, germany as nico louis liersch. Cast, director moved by the book thief houston chronicle. The book thief 20 cast and crew in 1938, young orphan liesel sophie nelisse arrives at the home of her new foster parents, hans geoffrey rush and rosa emily watson.
Deaths duty is to carry away the souls of the recently departed, which it has apparently done for millenia. Jun 23, 2014 sophie nelisse plays liesel meminger in the movie adaptation of the book thief ph while sophie nelisse may not currently be a household name in the uk, its clear the the yearold actress. A metaphysical being, death serves as the dryly cynical narrator of the book thief. I cant imagine that the creators of the book thief were aware of their movies underlying. But the movie about a girl adopted by a german couple. Watch online or on your favorite connected device with the vudu app. Liesel is shown the true stakes of the war when her father hides a young jewish man in thier basement. Interview with the book thief actors and director youtube. Under the stairs in her home, a jewish refuge is being sheltered by her. The film stars james caan as the titular thief, a professional safecracker trying to escape his life of crime, and. Dec 12, 20 the book thief is brian percivals adaptation of the markus zusak brilliant novel, following the touching story of liesel meminger in germany during the break out of world war ii. The book thief is a novel by markus zusak that was first published in 2005.
Oct 04, 20 markus zusaks international bestseller the book thief has been brought to the screen with quiet effectiveness and scrupulous taste by director brian percival and writer michael petroni. Drama based on markus zusaks novel, starring sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush and emily watson. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. With sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush, emily watson, ben schnetzer. Markus zusaks international bestseller the book thief has been brought to the screen with quiet effectiveness and scrupulous taste by director brian percival and writer michael petroni.
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. Submissions should come only from the actors themselves, their parentlegal guardian or casting agency. A stunning tale of adolescence in nazi germany, the book thief follows the life of liesel meminger as she grows up in the home of her adoptive parents. Nov 08, 20 the actors play their characters like storybook figures imagined by a smart, curious child. Cast, director moved by the book thief by jessica zack. While subjected to the horrors of world war ii germany, young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Moreover, the picture has an interesting cast of actors, which will be discussed later. Please include at least one socialwebsite link containing a recent photo of the actor. The book thief has its moments of brilliance, thanks in large part to an adept cast. If you have read the book and youre about to watch the movie, you may find percivals adaptation to be too simplified compared to the intricate thematic structure. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the book thief with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the book thief near you. He was a troublemaker in that show and that is what rudy is in the book thief. In its line of work, death tries to focus on colors as a way of distracting itself from the survivors of those who have died.
This is the tale of the book thief, as narrated by death. The actors play their characters like storybook figures imagined by a smart, curious child. Although i am a true believer that the movie is better than the book, it gets me to. Thief is a 1981 american neonoir crime thriller film written, produced and directed by michael mann in his feature film debut. He starts off in the novel as a tenyearold boy with bony legs, sharp teeth, gangly blue eyes. Besides that, the new movie, like markus zusaks novel, is narrated by death urbanely voiced by british actor roger allam not exactly the jolliest guide through a traumatic period of history. It is a welldesigned, good looking film with locations and costumes that place its audience squarely in the middle of world war iiera europe. 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 actors and plot in the movie was fine, but the feeling and beauty of the book wasnt captured in the movie to me. Nov 22, 20 the book thief, based on the novel by markus zusak, follows the story of adolescent book thief liesel meminger sophie nelisse during the time of nazi germany. Dec, 2016 the makers of the book thief have an interesting take on what occurred at that time. Amber gochoel interviews actors sophie nelisse and geoffrey rush and director brian percival about their new movie the book thief which.
The book thief is an earnest melodrama with a solid cast that deals with powerful themes of life, death, and connection. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. Nov 06, 20 besides that, the new movie, like markus zusaks novel, is narrated by death urbanely voiced by british actor roger allam not exactly the jolliest guide through a traumatic period of history. Zusak, the book thief, which was on the list of bestsellers by the new york times for more than 230 weeks. The book thief actress sophie nelisse on geoffrey rush, the. Under the stairs in her home, a jewish refuge is being sheltered by her adoptive parents. The book thief cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Amber gochoel interviews actors sophie nelisse and geoffrey rush and director brian percival about their new movie the book thief which will be in theaters november 15th, 20. And when death tells a story, you really have to listen. Based on the beloved international bestselling book, the book thief tells the. Rise fx visual effects supervisor florian gellinger oversaw the films vfx work, hand in hand with rise inhouse supervisor jonathan weber and producer kerstin kensy. After tragedy strikes her family, liesel is adopted by kindhearted workingclass painter hans hubermann geoffrey rush and his strict but loving wife rose emily watson. Plus, watch over 4,500 free movies on vudu movies on us. Still, while percival captures intriguing juxtapositions from nazi germany ex.