The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank

The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 17, 1988

Runtime

1h 35m

Genres

Drama, History, War

User Score

56%

Original Title

The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank

Director

John Erman

Description

During the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam, Otto Frank decides to hide his family, who are Jewish, after his daughter Margot is called to appear for transport to a Nazi labour camp. Miep Gies, Otto Frank's office assistant hides them in the attic above the office. The film tells the true story of Gies' struggle to keep the family hidden and safe, as the Nazis turn Amsterdam upside-down. Based upon Gies' memoirs and Anne Frank's famous diary.