# The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)

> A young Jewish diarist transforms two years of hiding in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam into an intimate record of family, fear, and resilient imagination.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1750

## Facts

- Runtime: 179 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: George Stevens
- Cast: Millie Perkins, Joseph Schildkraut, Shelley Winters, Richard Beymer, Gusti Huber, Lou Jacobi, Diane Baker, Douglas Spencer
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052738/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: harrowing, intimate, melancholic, historical film night, classroom viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of resilience and hope during one of history's darkest times.

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