The Short Life of Anne Frank (Dutch: Het Korte Leven van Anne Frank), also occasionally referred to as The Brief Life of Anne Frank, is a 2001 Dutch television documentary film about the life of diarist Anne Frank. It was directed by Gerrit Netten. The film was narrated by several actors, including Jeremy Irons, Joachim Krol, and Bram Bart. Thekla Reuten and Nicky Morris provided voices for Anne Frank. The film includes the only known footage of Anne Frank (taken in 1941), a video of Otto Frank in English (taken in the 1960s), and some pages from the original diary of Anne Frank are also videoed in the film.[1]
| The Short Life of Anne Frank | |
|---|---|
| Original title | Het korte leven van Anne Frank |
| Directed by | Gerrit Netten |
| Written by | Gerrit Netten Wouter van der Sluis |
| Edited by | Gerrit Netten |
| Music by | Vincent van Rooijen |
Synopsis
editNarrated by Jeremy Irons, Joachim Krol, and Bram Bart, the film covers the life and death of Anne Frank. It features footage of Frank and an interview with her father Otto, who was instrumental in the publication of her diary after he was freed from Auschwitz.[1]
Cast
edit- Thekla Reuten and Nicky Morris as Voice of Anne Frank (voice)
- Bram Bart, Jeremy Irons, and Joachim Król as Narrator
Release
editThe Short Life of Anne Frank released in 2001.[citation needed] Since its release it has frequently been screened as part of several historical exhibits about Anne Frank.[1] A copy of the film is held in the collections of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.[2]
Reception
editAfter its release the film has received reviews from the Library Journal,[3] School Library Journal,[4] The Video Librarian,[5] and Library Media Connection.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Explore the world of Anne Frank, no need to go to Holland". Deseret News. 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ "Collections Listing: The Short Life of Anne Frank". United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ Kaplan, Paul (April 15, 2006). "Review: The Short Life of Anne Frank". Library Journal. 131 (7): 120. ProQuest 196772786.
- ^ Bilmes, David (September 2005). "Review: The Short Life of Anne Frank". School Library Journal. 51 (9): 75. ProQuest 211778371.
- ^ Williams-Wood, J. (September 1, 2005). "Review: The Short Life of Anne Frank". The Video Librarian. ProQuest 1977961853.
- ^ Keith, Jackie (March 2006). "Review: The Short Life of Anne Frank". Library Media Connection. 24 (6): 91. ProQuest 198801779.
External links
edit- Het Korte Leven van Anne Frank at IMDb
- The Short Life of Anne Frank at AnneFrank.org
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