The book thief actress sophie nelisse on geoffrey rush, the. Exclusive interview sophie nelisse is the great gilly. We met sohphie nelisse, the young rising canadian star who plays liesel meminger in the movie the book thief opposite geoffrey rush. Interview with markus zusak chicago public library. Sophie nelisse star of the book thief interview sarahs. The film is about liesel, sophie nelisse who is handed over by her mother, to a foster family in preworld war ii nazi. Mar 14, 2014 sophie nelisse stars in the film the book thief, a war drama based on the book by markus zusak, which tells the story of a girl named liesel meminger who living through the beginning of world war ii. You may not be familiar with sophie nelisse yet, but she is bound to steal your heart in the book thief. Nov 20, 20 the book thiefphoto courtesy of 20th century fox i had the pleasure of being involved with a roundtable interview for the upcoming film the book thief with director brian percival, star of the film sophie nelisse, and author of the bestselling book, markus zusak. Interview with sophie nelisse liesel for the book thief. Oct 29, 20 interview with sophie nelisse liesel for the book thief. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse talk the book thief by don kaye on november 12, 20 add comment in interviews, whats hot. The book thief is about that, but it sends the message through a girl my age, so kids my age, maybe theyll want to see it a bit more, and not go there and say im going to watch a nazi.
Sophie nelisse was born in windsor, ontario, but moved to montreal with her family when she was just age four. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse sit down with andrew freund. See more ideas about sophie nelisse, the book thief and actresses. After screening the complete version of the book thief for a public audience for the first time the night before at the chicago international film festival as part of its entrance into this years oscar derby, the three sat down to talk about the film, the importance of filming a movie of this type in germany and the challenges of translating the story from the page to the screen. The canadian actors first film appearance was in the oscar nominated best. I had the pleasure of being involved with a roundtable interview for the upcoming film the book thief with director brian percival, star of the film sophie nelisse, and author of the bestselling book, markus zusak. His new movie, the book thief, comes from the bestselling novel. Set against the backdrop of world war ii germany, the book thief is a compelling and moving story about a young girl sophie nelisse who is taken in by foster parents geoffrey rush and emily watson. See more ideas about the book thief, markus zusak and sophie nelisse. In 20, the book thief was adapted to film, directed by emmy awardwinning brian percival downton abbey and shot in berlin by twentieth century fox. The book thief original motion picture soundtrack licensed to youtube by sme, adrev for a 3rd party on behalf of fox film music corp. I recently sat down with stars geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse, director brian.
Nov 14, 20 actor geoffrey rush, director brian percival and quebec rising star sophie nelisse, age, have an unusual 3in1 interview routine for the book thie. Check out kidzworld s exclusive interview with sophie nelisse the bright, fun and very real yearold star of the movie adapted from the popular, bestselling novel the book thief. The book thief interview with geoffrey rush, sophie nelisse. Red carpet interview with sophie nelisse, star of the book thief. The yearold canadian actress beat a thousand other girls. Geoffrey rush, emily watson and sophie nelisse the book. Sophie nelisse steals the book thief bryan alexander.
The title character in the book thief is liesel sophie nelisse, a little girl in prewwii germany. At, sophie nelisse is already making big career decisions. The cast was headlined by academy award winner geoffrey rush and academy award nominee emily watson, and sophie nelisse as liesel meminger. Interviews included cast member sophie nelisse, with producer karen rosenfelt and director brian percival of downton abbey fame. In the book thief, her character uses books as an escape from the grim reality of nazi germany, and while sophie appreciates a good paperback i like to read a lot, but i dont read that much. In 100 years people wont know about the holocaust rising star sophie nelisse on world war two, working with geoffrey rush and kissing her fellow actor. Based on the beloved bestselling book, the book thief is narrated by death and set in nazi germany. I mean, i could remember my daughters now just about to turn 21, but i could remember her in that period of twelve, thirteen, and going into puberty and young womanhood. Geoffrey rush on the book thief, magic tricks, and nazi. The book thief interview with geoffrey rush, sophie. For her performance in the film, she won a genie and a jutra award for best supporting actress. Based on the novel by markus zusak, the book thief tells a world war ii story from the perspective of liesel sophie nelisse, a 10yearold who has just lost her mother and brother and is.
Marcus zusaks beloved 2005 novel, the book thief, has come to the screen this fall in an adaptation directed by brian percival. Kidzworld exclusively interviewed actress sophie nelisse who starred in the book thief all about playing a troubled teen foster child in the great gilly hopkins. A i was scheduled to go to a blogger brunch with the star, sophie. The book thief films biggest hurdle was death film. Nov 02, 20 sophie nelisse star of the book thief talks about her love of books.
How sophie nelisse went from olympicbound gymnast to. Geoffrey rush, emily watson and sophie nelisse talk the book thief, how much changed during production, how they prepared for their roles, and more. Nico liersch was born on july 17, 2000 in munich, bavaria, germany as nico louis liersch. Geoffrey rush on the book thief, magic tricks, and nazi movies. The book thief interview with sophie nelisse on myetvmedia. Set against the backdrop of world war ii germany, the book thief is a compelling and moving story about a young girl sophie nelisse who is. I got up there to do the interview and i went, sorry soph. Catching up with geoffrey rush, sophie nelisse and brian. The book thief came out on dvd this week from fox home entertainment. Nov 06, 20 the main two reasons to see the book thief are new frenchcanadian talent sophie nelisse, and the unpeered geoffrey rush. Hold on, ill get sophie, the montreal actresss mom. Nov 12, 20 the book thief hits theaters friday and cloture club along with john nolan punch drunk critics and leslie combemale the movie siren got the chance to conduct a roundtable interview with the actors geoffrey rush the kings speech and sophie nelisse monsieur lazhar, director brian percival downton abbey, and the books.
Sophie nelisse interview the book thief star on holocaust. Nov 07, 20 the book thief is about that, but it sends the message through a girl my age, so kids my age, maybe theyll want to see it a bit more, and not go there and say im going to watch a nazi. But the movie about a girl adopted by a german couple during world war ii also crystallizes the perils of. Press conference interview with geoffrey rush and sophie. The book thief is a very personal story for zusak, whose german mother was a young girl during the holocaust. Interview with nico liersch rudy for the book thief 1. Sophie nelisse born march 27, 2000 is a canadian actress. She is known for her genie awardwinning performance in monsieur lazhar, and as liesel meminger in the film adaptation of the bestselling novel the book thief written by markus zusak. The book thief who is your favorite character in the. She began her career at the age of seven in commercials, then made her movie debut at age 10 in the 2012 frenchcanadian film monsieur lazhar.
Nov 08, 20 sophie nelisse is only years old, which explains why her mom is the one who called to connect us with her during our recent phone chat. In the book thief, geoffrey rush plays a wwiiera german who adopts a little girl played by sophie nelisse who was displaced by the nazis because her mother was a communist. Ever wondered if the book thief herself has dared to steal any books. Based on the beloved bestselling book, the book thief tells the inspirational story of a spirited and courageous young girl who transforms the lives of everyone. Oct 29, 20 interview with nico liersch rudy for the book thief 1.
Geoffrey rush on the book thief, young costar sophie nelisse. Nov 15, 20 based on the novel by markus zusak, the book thief tells a world war ii story from the perspective of liesel sophie nelisse, a 10yearold who has just lost her mother and brother and is sent to. Liesel meminger cannot read when she arrives at her new home, but finds herself drawn to. To geoffrey and i never told you, but when i looked at you, i wouldnt see your face at all geoffrey laughs. Mar 15, 2014 interview with the book thiefs sophie nelisse. Im a fox home entertainment insider and received the book thief without charge, as well as an invitation to this special blogger brunch. Nov 12, 20 geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse talk the book thief by don kaye on november 12, 20 add comment in interviews, whats hot marcus zusaks beloved 2005 novel, the book thief, has come to the screen this fall in an adaptation directed by brian percival downton abbey that captures much of the spirit and poignancy of the book. The main two reasons to see the book thief are new frenchcanadian talent sophie nelisse, and the unpeered geoffrey rush. For the full interview with geoffrey rush, watch the. If sophie didnt get it right, everyone else would have struggled around her, says percival. Nov 05, 20 at a roundtable interview, side by side with sophie, when asked how having a daughter of his own informed his performance, geoffrey rush replied. Nov 15, 20 the book thief is a very personal story for zusak, whose german mother was a young girl during the holocaust. Interview with markus zusak actress, writer and director heidi stillman wrote the stage adaptation of the book thief, playing at steppenwolf theatre this fall.
She is known for her genie awardwinning performance in monsieur lazhar, and as liesel meminger in the film adaptation. How sophie nelisse went from olympicbound gymnast to book. She is known for her genie awardwinning performance in monsieur lazhar, and as liesel meminger in the film adaptation of the bestselling novel the book thief. Sophie nelisse talks carrying the book thief and pelting. Sophie nelisse is only years old, which explains why her mom is the one who called to connect us with her during our recent phone chat. The book thief interviews sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush.
We spoke recently with the young actress about her experience filming the book thief and why the message in the film was so close to her heart. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse talk the book thief. Heidi and markus zusak took part in the below conversation via email in spring 2012. Nov 14, 20 geoffrey rush on the book thief, young costar sophie nelisse. The book thief came out on dvd this week from fox home. The book thief ever wondered if the book thief herself. Check out the new film project that reese witherspoon and bruna papandrea of pacific standard won at auction, about a group of historymaking women who changed the way america sees its heroes. The book thief interview with sophie nelisse, director. Geoffrey rush on the book thief, young costar sophie. The red carpet event promoting the book thief was part of the chicago international film festival on october 22, 20.
Director brian percival and actors geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse discuss the book thief. The book thiefphoto courtesy of 20th century fox i had the pleasure of being involved with a roundtable interview for the upcoming film the book thief with director brian percival, star of the film sophie nelisse, and author of the bestselling book, markus zusak. The book thief interview with sophie nelisse, director brian. Beginning in 1939, the film tells the story of a young girl named liesel sophie nelisse who is sent to live with her new adoptive family hans. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse talk the book thief, meeting for the first time, how familiar they were with the book, and tackling. The book thief has its moments of brilliance, thanks in large part to an adept cast. She started training in gymnastics at 3 and had her eyes set on the 2016 olympics. I had the pleasure of being involved with a roundtable interview for the upcoming film the book thief with director brian percival, star of the. Nov 11, 20 after screening the complete version of the book thief for a public audience for the first time the night before at the chicago international film festival as part of its entrance into this years oscar derby, the three sat down to talk about the film, the importance of filming a movie of this type in germany and the challenges of translating the story from the page to the screen.
Geoffrey rush, emily watson and sophie nelisse the book thief. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse hug in a scene from the book thief. In the book thief, her character uses books as an escape from the grim reality of nazi germany, and while sophie appreciates a good paperback. Markus zusak, author of bestselling novel the book thief, answers.
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