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The Short Life of Anne Frank (2001): Cast

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The Short Life of Anne Frank is a 2001 documentary directed by Gerrit Netten, starring Thekla Reuten as Anne Frank (voice), Jeremy Irons and Joachim Król. It runs 28 minutes.

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The Short Life of Anne Frank (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
28 min
Director
Gerrit Netten
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Short Life of Anne Frank About?

The premise of The Short Life of Anne Frank without spoilers.

The documentary portrays Anne Frank’s short life using her diary’s own quotations, rare photographs from the Frank family albums and period film clips, all set against the grim backdrop of Nazi‑Germany, the Holocaust and World II. It also features the only known moving footage of Anne Frank, filmed in Amsterdam in 1941.

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Cast & crew

The Short Life of Anne Frank Cast & Characters

Thekla Reuten leads the cast as Anne Frank (voice), with Jeremy Irons as Narrator (English version) and Joachim Król as Narrator (German version). Directed by Gerrit Netten; 4 actors are credited in all.

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The Short Life of Anne Frank FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Short Life of Anne Frank, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Short Life of Anne Frank?

The Short Life of Anne Frank runs 28 minutes.

When was The Short Life of Anne Frank released?

The Short Life of Anne Frank was released on November 1, 2001.

Who directed The Short Life of Anne Frank?

The Short Life of Anne Frank was directed by Gerrit Netten.

Who is in the cast of The Short Life of Anne Frank?

The Short Life of Anne Frank stars Thekla Reuten as Anne Frank (voice), Jeremy Irons as Narrator (English version) and Joachim Król as Narrator (German version), among 4 credited actors.

Does The Short Life of Anne Frank have a post-credit scene?

No. The Short Life of Anne Frank has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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