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. Ask anything you want to learn about sophie nelisse by getting answers on askfm. Sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush, emily watson director. Feb 01, 2014 the book thief introduces us to a curious little girl by the name of liesel meminger played by sophie nelisse at the center of markus zusaks novel of the same title. Interview with jacqui blue, director of i chose life. 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. Nov 10, 20 after a wellreceived screening of 20th century foxs the book thief, an adaptation of markus zusaks 2006 novel of the same title that was released nationwide on friday, i sat down with the film. The book thief emily watson, sophie nelisse, brian percival. 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. 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. A canadian teen actress, sophie nelisse, began her career by working in commercials at the age of seven.
Exclusive interview sophie nelisse is the great gilly. Mar 11, 2014 a thousand girls auditioned to be the leading lady in the book thief, a film adaptation based on the awardwinning novel that spent more than 200 weeks on the new york times bestseller list which. The book thief films biggest hurdle was death film. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse hug in a scene from the book thief. 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. The book thief introduces young heroine sophie nelisse. 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. Set in world war iiera germany, the book thief tells the story of 11yearold liesel nelisse, whos been left in the care of foster parents hans rush and rosa watson.
Oct 29, 20 interview with sophie nelisse tiff rising star 2016 duration. The book thief interview with author markus zusak, stars. The book thief came out on dvd this week from fox home entertainment. Nov 14, 20 geoffrey rush on the book thief, young costar sophie nelisse. Liesel has a fascination with books and a desire to amass a collection of her own pales in comparison to those being committed in the world in which she lives. Enter for a chance to win the wrong kind of women closed. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse talk the book thief, meeting for the first time, how familiar they were with the book, and tackling. Sophie nelisse born march 27, 2000 is a canadian actress. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse sit down with andrew freund. 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. Oscarnominated actress emily watson, director brian percival and yearold star sophie nelisse talked about filming this different view of those years and how important it is not only to remember their horrors, but also the humanity of those who chose peace. Press conference interview with geoffrey rush and sophie. Im a fox home entertainment insider and received the book thief without charge, as well as an invitation to this special blogger brunch. 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.
Jan 24, 2014 sophie nelisse shimmers in a kate spade new york dress at the premiere of the book thief held at zoo palast in berlin, germany, on thursday night january 23 the yearold actress was joined. 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. Mar 14, 2014 red carpet interview with sophie nelisse, star of the book thief. She is known for her genie awardwinning performance in monsieur lazhar, and as liesel meminger in the film adaptation. Sophie nelisse bio, facts, family famous birthdays. She was born in quebec, canada, and is of french canadian and puerto rican descent. Actress who starred in the book thief and received a genie award and a jutra award for her performance in the 2011 drama monsieur lazhar. Interview with sophie nelisse tiff rising star 2016 duration. The book thief interview with sophie nelisse, director brian percival, writer markus zusak. Markus zusak, the musthave movie, is highlighted with exclusive special features for the home audience, the movie adaption offers fans an.
Geoffrey rush, emily watson and sophie nelisse talk the book thief, how much changed during production, how they prepared for their. The canadian actress who was 12 years old at the time won a genie award, the equivalent of a canadian oscar, for her performance in frenchlanguage drama monsieur lazhar. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse sit down with andrew freund duration. Interview with sophie nelisse tiff rising star 2016 youtube. She is known for her genie awardwinning performance in monsieur lazhar and for her starring role in the book thief. Why sophie nelisse gave up her olympic dream for book thief. 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. Sophie nelisse talks carrying the book thief and pelting. A thousand girls auditioned to be the leading lady in the book thief, a film adaptation based on the awardwinning novel that spent more than 200 weeks on. Director brian percivals adaptation of the international bestseller the book thief is the kind of earnest, handsomely produced, wellmeaning, tearjerking historical drama that brings to mind the lament voiced by the character of clarence in quentin tarantinos script for true romance that there are too many unwatchable movies made from unreadable books. She is best known for playing the role of liesel meminger in the film adaptation of the bestselling novel the book thief. The book thief actress sophie nelisse on geoffrey rush, the.
Interview with the quarry directorcowriter scott teems giveaway. For her performance in the film, she won a genie and a jutra award for best supporting actress. Sophie nelisse latest news, photos, and videos just jared jr. And they played the part from quills where hes like naked. The book thief uec movies united entertainment corp drama release date november 27, 20 mpaa rating pg runtime 1 min. This is not a criticism and it doesnt take away from the emotion of the movie. The canadian actors first film appearance was in the oscar nominated best. Nov, 20 the canadian actress who was 12 years old at the time won a genie award, the equivalent of a canadian oscar, for her performance in frenchlanguage drama monsieur lazhar. The book thief interview with sophie nelisse, director brian. Check out what geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse had to say about their new film, the book thief. Markus zusak, author of bestselling novel the book thief, answers. After a wellreceived screening of 20th century foxs the book thief, an adaptation of markus zusaks 2006 novel of the same title that was released. 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. Her movie debut was at the age of 10 in the french canadian film monsieur lazhar in 2012.
Mariesophie nelisse is popularly known as sophie nelisse was born on 27 march 2000 in windsor, ontario, canada. Young actress sophie nelisse steals books and your heart in. Nov 06, 20 the main two reasons to see the book thief are new frenchcanadian talent sophie nelisse, and the unpeered geoffrey rush. The book thief by brian percival brian percival, sophie. Sophie nelisse canada naked pics model canadian images breast. Hold on, ill get sophie, the montreal actresss mom. Geoffrey rush on the book thief, young costar sophie nelisse. Sophie nelisse body statistics, height, age, weight information about born name mariesophie nelisse nick name sophie nelisse sophie nelisse at hollywood film awards in october 20 sun sign aries born place windsor, ontario.
Sophie nelisse celebrity profile check out the latest sophie nelisse photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. The main two reasons to see the book thief are new frenchcanadian talent sophie nelisse, and the unpeered geoffrey rush. May 29, 2019 sophie nelisse is definitely all grown up the book thief actress is now 16yearsold and now promoting her latest film, the history of love photos. 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. Sophie nelisse was born in windsor, ontario, but moved to montreal with her family when she was just age four.
Interview with sophie nelisse liesel for the book thief. Sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush in the book thief clip watch video. For the full interview with geoffrey rush, watch the. His new movie, the book thief, comes from the bestselling novel. The canadian actors first film appearance was in the oscar nominated best foreign language feature, monsieur lazhar. How sophie nelisse went from olympicbound gymnast to book.
Aug 04, 20 even though she starred in 2011s monsieur lazhar, oscarnominated for best foreign film, nelisse says accepting the book thief role was daunting. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Catching up with geoffrey rush, sophie nelisse and brian percival. Director brian percival and actors geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse discuss the book thief. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse talk the book thief, meeting for the first time, how familiar they were with the book, and tackling tough scenes by sheila roberts november 5, 20 share tweet. You cant really see it but i swear the bridge is in the background. Geoffrey rush, emily watson and sophie nelisse the book thief. Sophie nelisse body statistics, height, age, weight. I got up there to do the interview and i went, sorry soph. See more ideas about sophie nelisse, the book thief and celebrity best friends. Red carpet interview with sophie nelisse, star of the book thief. Mar 15, 2014 interview with the book thiefs sophie nelisse.
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