The Book Thief (2013)
The Book Thief (2013), directed by Brian Percival, is a powerful World War II drama based on Markus Zusak’s novel. The story follows Liesel Meminger, a young girl in Nazi Germany who is sent to live with foster parents. Amid the chaos of war, Liesel discovers the power of books and words, stealing them from various places to share with others. Her life intertwines with that of a Jewish refugee, Max, hiding in her basement. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of storytelling during a dark period in history.
