Regie:
Hans SteinbichlerScenario:
Fred BreinersdorferCamera:
Bella HalbenMuziek:
Sebastian PilleActeurs:
Lea van Acken, Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Noethen, Stella Kunkat, Margarita Broich, André Jung, Leonard Carow, Arthur Klemt, Gerti Drassl, Stefan Merki (meer)Samenvattingen(1)
With the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, the situation for Anne and her family becomes very dangerous. In order to avoid deportation, they hide in a "secret annexe" in the rear of a house in Amsterdam. It's a claustrophobic existence between everyday routine and looming menace, between birthday parties, bomb scares and fear of being discovered. Young Anne recorded all of this in her diary, describing her wishes, desires and fears as she comes of age behind locked doors. Her clever observations and insightful descriptions have helped generations of young people to picture the horrors of the Nazi persecution of the Jews. Based on the original diary and with a star-studded cast, this film now introduces Anne's story to a new generation. (Berlinale)
(meer)Recensie (1)
For the past two years, I've watched films that didn’t excite me at all, so I hoped this time the film wouldn’t disappoint. And it didn’t. The Germans once again proved that they know how to make war films, and the result is worth it. The Diary of Anne Frank starts quite innocently, but then it unfolds into an intimate drama, leaving the viewer unsure of what might happen in the following minutes. The contrasts between happier and more difficult moments (especially at the end) are beautifully depicted. It was interesting to see how the actors portrayed the psychological exhaustion of their characters after more than two years in hiding. The girl who played Anne Frank handled her role very professionally for her age. The ending was very harsh and sad, and definitely not for the faint-hearted. The film nearly earned a five-star rating from me, but some scenes felt unnecessary and didn’t quite fit into the story. I give it 85%.
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