Film: The Book Thief (12A)

The Book Thief (12A)

Based on the beloved bestselling book, this touching and haunting drama gives a unique presentation of life under Nazism, as seen from the unusual perspective of the Grim Reaper. The spectral storyteller narrates the tale of Liesel, (played by relative newcomer Sophie Nélisse), an extraordinary, spirited young girl sent to live with a foster family in WWII Germany after her mother is taken away. Unable to read but intrigued by the only book she brought with her, she becomes fascinated with collecting books as she finds them. With the help of her new parents (Rush and Watson) and a secret guest under the stairs, she learns to read and creates a magical world that helps to transform the lives of everyone around her.

Fri 7 March 8.30pm
Sat 8 March 2.30pm & 5.30pm
Sun 9 March 8pm
Tues 11 March 5.45pm
Wed 12 March 8.30pm
Thur 13 March 5.45pm

Dir. Brian Percival, US/Germany, 2013, 131 mins.

Cast. Sophie Nelisse, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson.

Details and tickets: www.plymouthartscentre.org