Sophie nelisse featurette some image caption 1 the book thief. The book thief by brian percival brian percival, sophie. Although a fictional tale based on a novel by markus zusak, the book thief was no exception as it left me emotionally raw. The book thief tells the story of preworld war ii by. Based on the popular novel by markus zusak, the book thief is the first of schnetzers films to be releasedand its a solid introduction. They can get to me on a spiritual level like no other. Geoffrey rush, sophie nelisse, emily watson, ben schnetzer distributed by. Theres a funny scene when max ben schnetzer vomits the soup, and i ask, is he going to be alright.
Ben schnetzer on the book thief the new york times. The film is based on the 2005 novel of the same name by markus zusak and adapted by michael petroni. Soon, a new house guest arrives, a jewish refugee ben schnetzer. Sophie nelisse talks carrying the book thief and pelting the camera with. Ben schnetzer on being excited about being a part of the film some image caption 1 the book thief.
It stars geoffrey rush, emily watson, sophie nelisse, and ben schnetzer. A recent graduate of the guildhall school of music and drama in london, mr. Director brian percivals adaptation of the international bestseller the book thief is the kind of earnest, handsomely produced, wellmeaning, tearjerking historical drama that brings to mind the lament voiced by the character of clarence in quentin tarantinos script for true romance that there are too many unwatchable movies made from unreadable books. Schnetzer, 23, is a star of the book thief, an adaptation of a novel by markus zusak, which will open in new york. The book thief interview with sophie nelisse, director brian. Sophie nelisse and nico liersch reunion 2016 actors from the book thief.
Emily watson, sophie nelisse, ben schnetzer, nico liersch, barbara auer, rainer. Ben schnetzer on being ambushed by 12yearold girls while filming goat. Emily watson and ben schnetzer talk about their roles in the book thief. The book thief is the bestselling novel by markus zusak that has sold eight million copies worldwide since being published in 2005. Sophie nelisse talks carrying the book thief and pelting. The film, directed by brian percival, follows liesel sophie nelisse, a book hungry girl adopted by a german couple geoffrey rush and emily. Jules heathtwentieth century fox sound the gallery will resume in seconds. The book thief is a 20 american drama film based on the novel of the same name by australian author markus zusak. The book thief movie clip sophie nelisse, ben schnetzer youtube.
Ben schnetzer and sophie nelisse in the book thief. Ben schnetzer, the impossibly noble son of a jewish army buddy who. Watch the clip titled make the words yours for the film the book thief 20. I am not sure why but i have always been sensitive to world war ii stories that take place in europe. The two play german foster parents who care for liesel before hiding a. Ben schnetzer and sophie nelisse in the book thief 20 i make a point of reading the book before watching the film the book is always better than the film. Ben schnetzer, berlin, brian percival, emily watson, geoffrey rush, markus zusak, nazi germany, sophie nelisse, the book thief, world war ii the book thief photo courtesy of 20th century fox. The book thief interview with author markus zusak, stars. Brian percival though based on a huge bestseller the 2006 markus zusak novel of the same name the book thief is a small movie. Sophie nelisse and her adoptive father geoffrey rush, and.
This highly anticipated movie adaptation of the bestselling book by markus zusak is directed by brian percival, with the screenplay written by michael petroni. Nico liersch on why he calls liesel book thief some image caption 1. But the book thief spans these wartime years from a microcosmic vantage point, seldom straying far beyond the main characters ironically. Sophie nelisse and her adoptive father geoffrey rush, and their characterization is very good. Soon liesel discovers that words and imagination provide an escape from the events unfolding around her family in this extraordinary film directed by brian. Ultimately, the power of words helps liesel and max ben schnetzer, a jew hiding in the familys home, escape from the events unfolding around them in this extraordinary, acclaimed film directed by brian percival downton abbey.
The first images from the book thief, starring geoffrey rush, sophie nelisse, emily watson, and ben schnetzer. I read the book i will never watch the film as there is no way it could stand up to the book version. We sat down with the yearold star of the book thief. See more ideas about ben schnetzer, the book thief, max vandenburg. The book thief tells the story of liesel, an extraordinary and courageous young girl sent to live with a foster family in world war ii germany. I also appreciated how the film shows the effect of the war on ordinary german civilians, some. Learn more about sophie nelisse at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. Sophie nelisse steals the book thief bryan alexander.
The book thief interview with sophie nelisse, director brian percival. The main two reasons to see the book thief are new frenchcanadian talent sophie nelisse, and the unpeered geoffrey rush. Geoffrey rush, emily watson, sophie nelisse, ben schnetzer, nico liersch, barbara auer, roger allam synopsis. The book thief, world war ii tale with geoffrey rush. Follows a spirited young girl named liesel sophie nelisse who witnesses the horrors of nazi germany while in the care of foster parents, p. 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. Sophie nelisse, wears an intricate earring chain and four inch heels to promote new movie the book thief.
Browse and share popular sophie nelisse gifs from 2020 on gfycat. Everything you need to know about the book thief movie 20. The book thief interview with sophie nelisse, director. When her mother can no longer care for her, liesel sophie nelisse is adopted by a german couple oscar winner geoffrey rush and oscar nominee emily watson.
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