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      Where Is Anne Frank

      2021 1 hr. 39 min. Drama Animation History Kids & Family List
      77% 53 Reviews Tomatometer 61% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score Kitty, the imaginary girl to whom Anne Frank wrote her famous diary, comes to life in the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Her memories reawakened by reading the diary, believing that if she's alive, Anne must be alive as well, she sets out on a quest to find Anne. We follow Kitty as she travels across Europe and back to Anne Frank's time, armed with the precious book, in search of her beloved friend... Read More Read Less
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      Where Is Anne Frank approaches a well-known story from a fresh angle while powerfully placing it in the context of the horrific tragedy that surrounds it.

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      Ranny L Where is Anne Frank? offers a poignant and innovative take on the story of Anne Frank through the lens of animation and the adventures of her imaginary friend, Kitty. I thoroughly enjoyed this film for its unique approach to storytelling and its ability to blend historical narratives with elements of fantasy. Directed by Ari Folman, the story unfolds as Anne Frank's diary comes to life years after Anne's death. Anne's imaginary friend, Kitty, embarks on a journey to find Anne, spending a lot of time trying to uncover the truth about Anne's fate. Kitty learns about the harrowing experience that Anne and her family experienced during the holocaust, and the heartbreaking reality of their demise. The film captivates audiences from the outset with its imaginative premise, as her imaginary friend Kitty, embarks on a quest to find Anne years after her death. This narrative device not only provides a fresh perspective on Anne's life but also allows for a deeper exploration of her experiences and legacy. The animation is beautifully crafted, bringing both the historical setting and the fantasy elements of life with vibrant visuals and rich detail. The adventure that Kitty undertakes to uncover the truth about Anne's fate is both suspenseful and emotionally resonant, keeping viewers engaged throughout. The film's message is that anyone has the right to live in freedom, no matter their race, religion, or culture. Be forewarned this film does contain moderate profanity. I give Where Is Anne Frank? 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 through 12, plus adults. Be sure to check it out. By Gavin S., KIDS FIRST! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/13/24 Full Review Albert B They compare deportation to the holocaust...... yeah let that sink in. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/11/23 Full Review Ray W Beautifully drawn and stylised which makes you think and makes me want to actually read Ann Diary Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/30/23 Full Review Brok cat 7 Przepiękny animowany dramat, przystępny dla współczesnego odbiorcy. Nie rozumiem czemu ludzie go tak nie lubią. To przepiękna i tragiczna historia jednocześnie, popłakałam się jak go widziałem. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/19/23 Full Review Audience Member the animation the whole movie you must watch it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review wayne k I visited the Anne Frank Museum some years ago, and it's a harrowing place. The fact that so much is left unrestored is the best possible tribute, as it allows us to get a true glimpse into what life was like back in those dark days. As such, I was excited to see Where Is Anne Frank, which, much like Persepolis, uses animation, often regarded as a medium aimed mostly at children, to tell a very adult story. I loved the idea of Kitty, the individual who Anne addressed in her diary entries, becoming her own character and trying to save her creator, who's been dead more than 7 decades. It's a film that shows Anne as a real person, not an idealised version of one. She can be rude, mean and combative, but she's also caring, curious and possess a fervent imagination. The animation is beautiful, and I liked its depiction of Nazi soldiers as faceless clones who care nothing for those they deem inferior. Its jumps back and forward in time can be a bit confusing, but it manages to tackle the heartbreak a person feels over losing someone close to them, and draws parallels between the troubles Anne's family faced back in the 40s and the tribulations that displaced individuals feel now. The romantic subplot doesn't get enough time to really resonate, but it doesn't feel like it bogs the films down at any point. In the end, if you're in any way interested in the life of Anne Frank or her time in hiding, and you have an hour and a half to spare, I reckon you'll really enjoy it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Tara Brady Irish Times Working with Waltz with Bashir animation director Yoni Goodman, Folman places eye-catching 2D characters against exquisite stop-motion backgrounds. As if in answer to the title, the spectacular designs confirm that she’s right here. Rated: 4/5 Aug 13, 2022 Full Review Kevin Maher Times (UK) The flashback events of Frank’s life are elegantly interlaced with Kitty’s journey and though a modern refugee subplot feels slightly ungainly, Folman never once loses sight of the overwhelming horror of the Holocaust. Rated: 4/5 Aug 12, 2022 Full Review Leslie Felperin Financial Times Israeli writer-director Ari Folman, whose own parents survived Auschwitz, explores that weird disconnect between myth and history by, paradoxically, using fantasy. Rated: 4/5 Aug 12, 2022 Full Review Daryl MacDonald InSession Film Where Is Anne Frank is a timely, and necessary story. It's just a shame Folman chose to tell that story in this way. Rated: D Apr 25, 2024 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills Ari Forman retells the famous Holocaust victim’s story in animated form, within a modern-day framework mixing fantasy and immigration politics. Mar 4, 2024 Full Review Steve Murray ArtsATL The film is an interesting experiment that doesn’t quite cohere. Feb 16, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Kitty, the imaginary girl to whom Anne Frank wrote her famous diary, comes to life in the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Her memories reawakened by reading the diary, believing that if she's alive, Anne must be alive as well, she sets out on a quest to find Anne. We follow Kitty as she travels across Europe and back to Anne Frank's time, armed with the precious book, in search of her beloved friend...
      Director
      Ari Folman
      Executive Producer
      Nathan Zomer, Sabbi Minios
      Screenwriter
      Anne Frank, Anne Frank
      Production Co
      Doghouse Films, Bridgit Folman Film Gang, AJH Films
      Genre
      Drama, Animation, History, Kids & Family
      Original Language
      English
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)