When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

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When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

2021

1h 59m

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From Academy Award® winning director Caroline Link (Nowhere in Africa)'s comes an adaptation of acclaimed British author Judith Kerr's classic novel based on her childhood memories. The story of a Jewish family's escape from 1933 Berlin to Europe tackles prejudice, exile, displacement and adaptation, as told from the perspective of the author's alter ego, nine year-old Anna Kemper (Riva Krymalowski in her feature film debut). Anna is too busy with schoolwork and friends to notice Hitler's face glaring from posters plastered all over 1933 Berlin. But when her father (Oliver Masucci) -- based on the prominent theater critic Alfred Kerr -- suddenly vanishes, the family is secretly hurried out of Germany. Anna begins to understand life will never be the same as she and her family navigate unfamiliar lands and cope with the challenges of being refugees.

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Nell Minow

AWFJ.org

In this film we see that the humanity and understanding Judith Kerr kept intact in her warm heart are sensitively portrayed by director Caroline Link and her talented cast.

Jan 11, 2022

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (LAist)

Overall, it just didn't seem as if there was enough real danger happening in this movie given what it's really about.

Jun 3, 2021

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

A moving but unsentimental WWII exodus story...

Rated: 4/5

May 21, 2021

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Ruth Maramis

FlixChatter Film Blog

A beautifully acted, poignant coming-of-age refugee drama that shows the harrowing life during wartime without being overly somber and depressing.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 27, 2024

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Cate Marquis

AWFJ.org

The drama, well-acted and filled both dramatic tension and familial warmth, follows the family's journey as refugees wandering through Europe...

Jan 11, 2022

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Leslie Combemale

AWFJ.org

We as the audience are so invested in the whole family getting to safety that we are made to feel a surprising spectrum of emotions through the storytelling and performances.

Jan 11, 2022

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Diane

Excellent film about a horrific time and the two child actors are outstanding!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/26/21

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MARTIN R

Biographical while seeming like fiction. Uplifting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/22/21

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Elissa

Your review will help others decide whether to watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/21/21

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Richard R

Brilliant acting . Makes you feel as if you were in the room with them

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/24

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Mary A L

I found the film completely captivating - a beautifully human story of survival in the face of fascism. Definitely a story and a warning for today's audience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/27/23

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Audience Member

This is a sad but interesting story, and the little girl who plays the main character is a delight to watch. It's especially nice if you understand spoken German. (Plus there are short scenes where Swiss German and French are spoken.)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Arthur Kemper

Marinus Hohmann

Max Kemper

Carla Juri

Dorothea Kemper

Riva Krymalowski

Anna Kemper

Justus von Dohnányi

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From Academy Award® winning director Caroline Link (Nowhere in Africa)'s comes an adaptation of acclaimed British author Judith Kerr's classic novel based on her childhood memories. The story of a Jewish family's escape from 1933 Berlin to Europe tackles prejudice, exile, displacement and adaptation, as told from the perspective of the author's alter ego, nine year-old Anna Kemper (Riva Krymalowski in her feature film debut). Anna is too busy with schoolwork and friends to notice Hitler's face glaring from posters plastered all over 1933 Berlin. But when her father (Oliver Masucci) -- based on the prominent theater critic Alfred Kerr -- suddenly vanishes, the family is secretly hurried out of Germany. Anna begins to understand life will never be the same as she and her family navigate unfamiliar lands and cope with the challenges of being refugees.

Director: Caroline Link
Producer: Jochen Laube, Fabian Maubach
Screenwriter: Anna Brüggemann
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: Next Film, MIA Film, RAI Cinema, La Siala Entertainment, Hugofilm Features, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany, Sommerhaus Filmproduktionen
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: German
Release Date (Theaters): May 21, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 6, 2021
Runtime: 1h 59m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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