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The Book Thief Teasers, Trailers & Video Songs
The Book Thief is a war drama based on the book Markus Zusak of the same name. The story takes place in Germany during the reign of the Hitler regime. It portrays the life of the common folk during that period with emphasis on Liesel Meminger, played by Sophie Nélisse, a young orphan girl. The trailer starts off with a small speech by young Sophie Nélisse on the significance of words in our life. Words are how we convey our emotions, life, and history.
Without words, we are all but a blank page. Her adorable speech with the cute lisp does not take away from the message shown with backdrops of the movie's defining moments. The trailer gives us a brief glance into the plot and story line. The actors are incredible, and their characters shine through well. The cinematography is breathtaking, and the story’s message is artful in its conveyance throughout the simplest of scenes.
The movie’s musical score by John Williams is enchanting, and he won a Grammy Award for his masterpiece. Sophie Nélisse was also awarded the Young Artist’s Award for Best Leading Actress. The film’s portrayal of the book is captivating and that coupled with the incredible performance of the cast makes this one a must watch.