Summaries

Tells the story of the Frank family and paints a portrait of their brash and free-spirited daughter Anne, perhaps the world's most famous victim of the Holocaust.

Using previously unreleased archival material in addition to contemporary interviews, this academy award-winning documentary tells the story of the Frank family and presents the first fully-rounded portrait of their brash and free-spirited daughter Anne, perhaps the world's most famous victim of the Holocaust.—Dawn M. Barclift

This moving documentary focuses on young Jewish girl Anne Frank, who became world-renowned after her diary was published. The film relates how Anne and her family tried to survive Nazi persecution in Amsterdam by hiding in her father's office building, aided by trusted friends. Featuring the voices of Glenn Close and Kenneth Branagh, the award-winning movie also includes interviews with people who knew the Franks, most notably Miep Gies, who risked death to help shelter the family.—Jwelch5742

Details

Keywords
  • soldier
  • army
  • dutch
  • hiding a jew
  • reference to anne frank
Genres
  • War
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Jun 7, 1995
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States Netherlands United Kingdom
Language English German Dutch
Filming locations Prinsengracht 263, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Production companies Disney Channel British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) The Jon Blair Film Company

Box office

Gross US & Canada $1310200
Opening weekend US & Canada $26697
Gross worldwide $1310200

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 57m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 1.66 : 1

Synopsis

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