Plot & Details
This ground-breaking British documentary offers the most complete biographical account ever compiled of the young Jewish girl whose simple diary entries and observations brought the grim realities of the Holocaust to millions of readers the world over. It not only includes interviews from survivors who knew her, it also looks into never before seen family letters, new photographs and even archival footage. This is all combined with historically accurate recreations of the attic where the refugee Frank family spent two years hiding from the Nazis. Together it all provides a fascinating look into Anna's daily life. At the end, the filmmakers then examine Otto Frank's efforts to preserve his daughter's memory and to keep alive her message of peace.
- MPAA Rating: PG
- Genre(s): Drama
- Run Time: 117min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 02/23/1996
- DVD Release Date: 03/09/2004
- Director(s): Jon Blair
- Themes: Women During Wartime,Crimes Against Humanity,Life Under Occupation
- Tone: Bittersweet,Compassionate,Literate,Poignant
- Keywords: Holocaust,against-all-odds,attic,behind-enemy-lines,diary,prison,refugee,war
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Documentary Feature | Jon Blair | Won |
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