The book thief [videorecording] / Fox 2000 Pictures presents ; a Sunswept Entertainment production ; directed by Brian Percival ; screenplay by Michael Petroni ; produced by Karen Rosenfelt, Ken Blancato ; made in association with TSG Entertainment and the Blair Partnership, in association with Studio Babelsberg.
The profoundly moving story of a girl who transforms the lives of those around her in Germany during World War II. Although Liesel is illiterate when she is adopted by a German couple, her adoptive father encourages her to learn to read. Ultimately, the power of words helps Liesel and Max, a Jew hiding in the family's home, escape from the events unfolding around them.
Record details
- ISBN: 9786315300325
- ISBN: 6315300324
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (131 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, California : Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2014]
- Copyright: ©2014
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based upon the novel by Markus Zusak.Originally released as a motion picture in 2013.Special features: Deleted scenes; theatrical trailer, sneak peeks.Title from title frame.
- Restrictions on Access Note:
- Educational and home use only.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Florian Ballhaus ; production designer, Simon Elliott ; film editor, John Wilson ; music by John Williams ; costume designer, Anna B. Sheppard.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Sophie Nélisse, Ben Schnetzer, Nico Liersch, Roger Allam.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG-13; for some violence and intense depiction of thematic material ; CHV rating: PG.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; region 1, NTSC; dual layer; widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1, surround Dolby Digital 2.0.
- Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
- For private home use only.
- Language Note:
- English (Dolby Digital 5.1), dubbed Spanish (surround Dolby Digital 2.0), or dubbed French (surround Dolby Digital 2.0) audio; with optional Spanish subtitles and optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH) and English descriptive audio; closed-captioned in English.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Zusak, Markus > Film adaptations.
Germany > History > 1933-1945 > Drama.
Books and reading > Drama.
Storytelling > Drama.
Jews > Germany > History > 1933-1945 > Drama.
World War, 1939-1945 > Jews > Rescue > Drama.
Death > Drama. - Genre:
- Feature films.
War films.
Melodramas (Motion pictures)
Historical films.
Film adaptations.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 88 of 92 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Caswell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 92 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunn Memorial Public Library | DVD BOO 1949 (Text) | 34621704744013 | Adult Video | Available | - |
Accessibility Features
Summary:
The profoundly moving story of a girl who transforms the lives of those around her in Germany during World War II. Although Liesel is illiterate when she is adopted by a German couple, her adoptive father encourages her to learn to read. Ultimately, the power of words helps Liesel and Max, a Jew hiding in the family's home, escape from the events unfolding around them.
