The Book Thief
7.5/10
Rating
131 min
Runtime
2013
Release Year
Brian Percival
Director
Cast
Geoffrey Rush, Sophie Nélisse, Emily Watson, Nico Liersch, Ben Schnetzer
Quick Synopsis
During World War II in Germany, a young girl named Liesel Copeland copes with the difficult realities around her by secretly taking books and reading them to herself and others. Her adoptive parents hide a Jewish man in their home's basement, creating a small refuge amid the dangers of the war. Through these acts, Liesel forms connections and finds comfort despite the harsh environment.
Detailed Synopsis of The Book Thief
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.
