The Diary of Anne Frank is a modern literary classic and an extraordinary social document that gives a unique account of life in hiding under the Nazi terror in World War 2 from the perspective of a teenage Jewish girl. When Holland was invaded by the Germans in 1942, some of the Jewish refugees attempted to survive the war by hiding out, aided by sympathetic Dutch nationals. The Frank family hid above a spice business at 263 Prinzengracht, accompanied by a neighbouring family – the Van Daans and another man named Mr. Dussell. This adaptation is at times full of tension but at times funny and ultimately tragic, Anne Frank's Diary manages to create a truthful and timeless picture of domestic life, while never letting us forget the extraordinary threat that awaits Anne and her family if they are discovered.

 

Director(s): Jon James

Language: English

Running Time (min.): 163

Rating: PG

Colour:Colour

Media Format: Region 4 DVD