Geoffrey Rush and Sophie Nélisse Talk THE BOOK THIEF, Meeting for the First Time, How Familiar They Were with the Book, and Tackling Tough Scenes

collider.com – Opening in limited release on November 8th, The Book Thief paints a moving and poignant portrait of the resiliency of the human spirit. Directed by Brian Percival based on Australian author Markus Zusak’s best-selling novel, the film tells the inspiring story of a spirited and courageous young girl named Liesel (Sophie Nélisse), who transforms the lives of everyone around her when she is sent to live with a foster family (Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson) in World War II Germany.

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The Book Thief Synopsis and Credits

Based on the beloved bestselling book, THE BOOK THIEF is narrated by Death and set in Nazi Germany - a place and time when, as the narrator notes, he was extremely busy. Under the watchful eye and caustic musings of Death, a young girl named Liesel embarks upon a journey marked by discovery, courage, friendship - and the power to triumph over the most daunting obstacles.

"The Book Thief" stars Emily Watson, Geoffrey Rush, and Sophie Nélisse.

Directed by Brian Percival.
Written by Michael Petroni.
Produced by Karen Rosenfelt.
Production company/distributor: 20th Century Fox.

Release Date: November 08, 2013

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