The Book Thief

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The Book Thief 2013

Our book thief is a film set during the Second World War, where Liesel, a 9-year-old girl, is given to a family in a small town in Germany as an adoptive child. Liesel grows to love this family and learns to read through a boy named Max who seeks refuge in their home. She develops a strong bond with books and finds solace in reading, escaping the harsh realities of the war. Max, a Jewish boy, also enjoys reading with Liesel, immersing themselves in different worlds and fantasies through books. However, Max lives in constant fear, hiding in the basement to avoid being caught.

Genre:
Drama
Year:
2013
Category:
War
Country:
Germany, United States, United Kingdom
IMDB:
7.5 - tt0816442
Duration:
Content Rating:
PG-13
Director:
Brian Percival
Stars:
Emily Watson, Geoffrey Rush, Sophie NĂ©lisse