# The Book Thief (2013)

> A grieving girl discovers the power of words and friendship while growing up inside Nazi Germany's machinery of fear.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/118923

## Facts

- Runtime: 131 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Brian Percival
- Cast: Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Sophie Nélisse, Ben Schnetzer, Nico Liersch, Roger Allam, Barbara Auer, Rainer Bock
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816442/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: mournful, tender, solemn, reflective evening, historical drama night

## Synopsis

A young girl's love for reading becomes her refuge in a world torn apart by war.

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