The book thief movie interview

The book thief discussion questions chicago public library. The three rather like being interviewed together, preferring it to tiresome oneonone chats. A weirdbuttrue story takes flight in the feather thief kirk wallace johnsons new book chronicles the reallife heist of 299 rare bird skins from britains tring museum in 2009. I am 74 years old and this would be in my top 3 books of all my life of reading retired librarian. If there can be such a thing as a sweet, reflective fable about death and the holocaust, the book thief is it. Liesel meminger the book thief, sophie nelisse, movies. The australian writer markus zusaks brilliant and hugely ambitious new youngadult novel is.

In the basement of her home, a jewish refugee is being protected by her adoptive parents. The book thief, like the book on which its based, is narrated by death roger allam, who explains that he rarely cares about the stories of the living, with the exception of young liesel meminger sophie nelisse. When i decided it was time to read the book i was absolutely captivated. If you want to voluntarily ruin your own life but ultimately not regret it, then read andor watch the book thief. I love this qute from my favourite movie the book thief. His work is translated into more than forty languages, and has spent more than a decade on the new york times bestseller list, establishing zusak as one of the most successful authors to come out of australia. With sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush, emily watson, ben schnetzer. She was push by the guard because she was in the middle of the street when the jews were walking down it. The film is based on the 2005 novel of the same name by markus zusak and adapted by michael petroni. Based on a bestselling novel, the movie tries heartily to contain writer markus zusaks myriad plot points. The book thief interview with sophie nelisse, director. Bravo to the creators and cast of the book thief movie. Name some acts of resistance in the book, from large to small. Geoffrey rush on the book thief, magic tricks, and nazi.

Because this novel is written from the point of view of the germans, readers may find themselves sympathizing with characters that were historically on the other side. Although the book is 550 pages long, i read it in just two days it was that good. Markus zusak has a way with words, and it shines in the book thief. The book thiefphoto courtesy of 20th century fox i had the pleasure of being involved with a roundtable interview for the upcoming film the book thief with director brian percival, star of the film sophie nelisse, and author of the bestselling book, markus zusak. But the movie about a girl adopted by a german couple during world war ii also crystallizes the perils of book adaptations. Feb 27, 2014 the book thief, starring geoffrey rush and emily watson, is perhaps the most vapid depiction of nazi germany that hollywood has yet cooked up 2. The bit that i really looked at in the book, and it. Amber gochoel interviews actors sophie nelisse and geoffrey rush and director brian percival about their new movie the book thief which. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse talk the book thief, meeting for the first time, how familiar they were with the book, and tackling tough scenes. Readers of the book thief may be familiar with fictionalized and nonfiction accounts of world war ii from the viewpoint of the allies or of european jews who were forced into hiding during the conflict.

But the movie about a girl adopted by a german couple during world war ii also crystallizes the perils of. The australian writer markus zusaks brilliant and hugely ambitious new youngadult novel is startling in many ways, but the first thing. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse sit down with andrew freund. Set against the backdrop of world war ii germany, the book thief is a compelling and moving story about a young girl sophie nelisse who is taken in by foster parents geoffrey rush and emily watson. The first time he saw the book thief, he says, was on a train. The next time he saw her was when he came for a pilot who had crashed his plane. In the book thief, geoffrey rush plays a wwiiera german who adopts a little girl played by sophie nelisse who was displaced by the nazis because her mother was a communist.

The book thief rudy steiner is such a gem, i adore him in this scene rudy ask liesel is she mad at him for saving when being push by the guard. Author markus zusak talks about writing the book thief, i am the messenger and the writing life. Do you have a favorite scene or section that couldnt make it into the movie. With the comprehension of a typical 9yearold, liesel merminger struggles to survive with a foster family in nazi germany. The exquisite use of the english language had me spellbound right from the first page. The book thief runs 1 minutes and is rated pg for some violence and intense depiction of thematic material. Interview with the book thief actors and director youtube.

Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Although many people loved this book, i hated it with a passion. Interview with markus zusak chicago public library. He was incredible in the movie, perfect for the character.

Markus zusak on how bridge of clay left him beaten up and bruised. 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. What i like about the book thief is that you dont go into the movie saying oh, its a holocaust movie. Based on the bestseller by markus zusak, the film tells the story of. I read some books that were the right books for me. Whom ever finds this book rubbish should not be allowed to ever read a book. The book thief by markus zusak is a historical fiction novel, which means that it is a fictional story that is set and told through historically accurate time period and events.

From hans to liesel to the mayors wife, discuss how some of the characters in the book thief deal with their past. The book thief has its moments of brilliance, thanks in large part to an adept cast. A coin will be tossed to determine which team picks the first question. Sep 11, 2007 markus zusak is the international bestselling author of six novels, including the book thief and most recently, bridge of clay. Nov 14, 20 the book thief has its moments of brilliance, thanks in large part to an adept cast. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse sit down with andrew freund duration. While subjected to the horrors of world war ii germany, young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. The book thief this is such a wow of a book to read and to see the film as well. Let us know what you thought of the film in the comment section below. With the book thief movie hitting theaters this weekend, markus zusaks beloved novel is very much in the zeitgeist and i was lucky enough to hear markus speak about his book and the film twice last week, both at a signing and at a press roundtable with the films d irector, brian percival. Holocaust museum, with survivors in the audience, some of the people behind the book thief sat down for an interview. A weirdbuttrue story takes flight in the feather thief. They have proven to me that it is possible to do a book justice in film.

Here, of course, the kind of pornography thats meant isnt erotic there. Interview with markus zusakauthor of the book thief. Markus zusak on how bridge of clay left him beaten up and. Ebooks and individual guides have everything you need to plan your motherdaughter book club meetings. So i would have loved to read the book before i shot the movie so i could have my own. Dec 17, 2018 if the book thief is the australian authors most famous book, this is his magnum opus. Following an extraordinary evening presenting the film at the u. Has the use of nazis in movies reached the point of being pornographic. A conversation with markus zusak about the book thief. The book thief, by markus zusak the new york times book.

The book thief movie is about to premiere but what does author markus zusak think about the highly anticipated adaptation of his best selling novel. The scope of the story is seen through the eyes of liesel, making it quite an intimate tale that is less about war and more about the importance of. The official website of the book thief your spot for the latest on markus zusak and the book thief united states holocaust memorial museum this site provides concise information and is a great quick reference for many of the events alluded to in the novel. Based on markus zusaks novel, the book thief expertly tells the story of a young german girl named liesel, who is thrust into the horrors of world war ii germany and its many complications. The book thief author markus zusak on bridge of clay. The book thief is the kind of book that you read in stunned silence, shaking your head in. Nov 06, 20 life of pi had a master filmmaker, ang lee, telling a bigscreen adventure story, while the book thief has a journeyman director, brian percival best known for his work on downton abbey and an. It was long, and i grew bored of it after the 3 chapter. Yes, the cast was generally much better looking than those id conjured up in my mind while reading, but that didnt hurt. Feb 18, 2020 the book thief, like the book on which its based, is narrated by death roger allam, who explains that he rarely cares about the stories of the living, with the exception of young liesel meminger sophie nelisse.

Author markus zusak is a young writer whose parents lived in europe during the war. Theyve been doing press rounds as a trio to promote the book thief, their world war ii comingofage drama, adapted from the bestselling young adult novel of the same name. Team a will have as long as the hourglass timer or stop. Teams will take turns answering questions that will test your memory of the movie. Sophie nelisse interview the book thief star on holocaust. The book thief, starring geoffrey rush and emily watson, is perhaps the most vapid depiction of nazi germany that hollywood has yet cooked. Liesel meminger cannot read when she arrives at her new home, but finds herself drawn to. At once hopeful and devastating, its an observation of humanity from an outsider who s. The book is going out into the world as americans continue to vote for the book thief as an alltime classic, right alongside the likes of to kill a mockingbird and catcher in the rye. Interview with markus zusak actress, writer and director heidi stillman wrote the stage adaptation of the book thief, playing at steppenwolf theatre this fall. I was sent the screenplay, and when i read it i felt that i had to do.

Because this novel is written from the point of view of the germans, readers may find themselves sympathizing with characters that were. Nov 07, 20 the book thief movie is about to premiere but what does author markus zusak think about the highly anticipated adaptation of his best selling novel. People say that its annoying to keep showing these kinds of movies, but its not. The film is about a young girl living with her adoptive german family during the nazi era. The book thief is a 20 war drama film directed by brian percival and starring geoffrey rush, emily watson, and sophie nelisse. If the book thief is the australian authors most famous book, this is his magnum opus. Did you read the book and feel compelled to make the movie.

A girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical germans, a jewish fistfighter, and quite a lot of thievery. A conversation with markus zusak about the book thief a story about, among other things. T he book thief tells the story of liesel, a little girl who is taken to a new home because her mother cant afford to take care of her. Nico liersch was born on july 17, 2000 in munich, bavaria, germany as nico louis liersch. Based on the beloved bestselling book, the book thief tells the inspirational story of a spirited and courageous young girl who transforms the lives of everyone. Interview with markus zusak, author of the book thief.

The book thief was added to the worlds arsenal of wwii novels in 2005 and quickly became a bestseller. Life of pi had a master filmmaker, ang lee, telling a bigscreen adventure story, while the book thief has a journeyman director, brian percival best known for his work on downton abbey and an. Death introduces himself as the narrator of the novel. Zusak was generous with his time, and we were able to talk about writing in general as well as specifics about two of his works, i am the messenger and the book thief. Are you wondering if the book thief will be a good read for you. Teen, 14 years old written by missbookaholic april 7, 2018.

Heidi and markus zusak took part in the below conversation via email in spring 2012. Nov 08, 20 people say that its annoying to keep showing these kinds of movies, but its not. 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, by markus zusak the new york times. I saw the movie the book thief several years ago and loved it. The book thief interview with sophie nelisse, director brian.