The Book Tief

The Book Tief (2014)

Type of Film: Drama.

Main Actors: Sophie Nèlisse(Liesel Meminger),Nico Liersch (Rudy Steiner), Ben Schnetzer (Max Vandenburg), Geoffrey Rush (Hans Hubermann), Emily Watson (Rosa Hubermann), Barbara Auer  (Ilsa Herrman).

Synopsis: The film, based on the novel by Markus Zuzak, tells the story of young Liesel from 1939 to 1943 during his stay in Himmel Street.

The Girl Who Stole Books (as she was named after Death, after being surprised by the story of Liesel) goes through many years in the company of several friends, some help her in her thefts like the dreamer Rudy, others like Hans Hubermann , teach the girl to read. And there are still those who make company for the girl, like Rosa Hubermann and Max Vandenburg.

"Hair the color of lemons,'" Rudy read. His fingers touched the words. "You told him about me?"
At first, Liesel could not talk. Perhaps it was the sudden bumpiness of love she felt for him. Or had she always loved him? It's likely. Restricted as she was from speaking, she wanted him to kiss her. She wanted him to drag her hand across and pull her over. It didn't matter where. Her mouth, her neck, her cheek. Her skin was empty for it, waiting.
Years ago, when they'd raced on a muddy field, Rudy was a hastily assembled set of bones, with a jagged, rocky smile. In the trees this afternoon, he was a giver of bread and teddy bears. He was a triple Hitler Youth athletics champion. He was her best friend. And he was a month from his death.
Of course I told him about you," Liesel said.” "-Markus Zuzak, The Book Tief.