The Book Thief
| Year | 2013 |
| Starring | Emily Watson, Geoffrey Rush, Sophie Nélisse |
| Director(s) | Brian Percival |
| Rating | PG-13 |
| Genre(s) | Drama, War |
| Runtime | 125 min |
| Producer(s) | Karen Rosenfelt, Ken Blancato, Redmond Morris |
| Writer(s) | Markus Zusak, Michael Petroni |
Based on the beloved bestselling novel, “The Book Thief” tells the inspiring story of a spirited and courageous young girl named Liesel, who transforms the lives of everyone around her when she is sent to live with a foster family in World War II Germany.
For Liesel, the power of words and of imagination becomes a means of escape – and even joy – from the tumultuous events enveloping her and everyone she knows and loves. She is the heart and soul of “The Book Thief.”
Indeed, it is heart and soul – as well as triumph and perseverance—that drive the film, which is rich in themes and characters that will resonate for every generation. A moving and poignant portrait of the resiliency of the human spirit, this life-affirming tale contrasts innocence (as embodied by Liesel) with the pervasive tyranny that marked the times and her homeland.
The jury was astounded by the film, and in a unanimous vote decided to grant it the Truly Moving Picture Award. From the beautiful cinematography to the impressive performances by Rush, Watson and Nélisse, the film touched each juror in a unique way.