She is about fifteen toward the end of the novel when the bombs destroy her home and kill her loved ones. She has a very calm personality, but when under pressure, or in extreme emotions, she will explode out of her quite and calm nature. Dec, 2016 the makers of the book thief have an interesting take on what occurred at that time. It was the first time liesel had been branded with her title, and she couldnt hide the fact that she liked it very much. Liesel sophie nelisse reads to max ben schnetzer, who is hiding in her home. There is more than meets the eye with the protagonist of the book thief, liesel meminger. Hollywoods newest darling sophie nelisse takes on a. With sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush, emily watson, ben schnetzer. Liesel witnessed the death of her younger brother, he was very sick and when the coughing stopped, there was nothing but the nothingness of life20. Sure, shes a book thief, but shes no ordinary criminal and is more relatable than one might expect. 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. Sophie nelisse net worth 2018 biowiki celebrity net worth.
Nov 20, 20 actress sophie naoalisse pictured at a press conference for the movie the book thief on november 6, 20 at the ritzcarlton hotel in dallas. 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. Seen through the eyes of a young girl, liesel sophie nelisse, the film begins prior to the invasion of poland and ends when hostilities between the superpowers ends. When liesel is spotted stealing a book from a nazi bonfire by ilsa. The makers of the book thief have an interesting take on what occurred at that time. Sophie nelisse and geoffrey rush the book thief female. She is kind, bighearted, and of course a book thief. The book thief opens in limited release on november 8, 20, and wide release on november 15, 20. She is known for her genie awardwinning performance in monsieur lazhar and for her starring role in the book thief. Based on the beloved bestselling novel, the book thief tells the inspiring story of a spirited and courageous young girl named liesel, who transforms the lives of everyone around her when she is sent to live with a foster family in world war. Sep 19, 2015 for those of you that dont know, liesel meminger is the protagonist of markus zusaks brilliant 2005 novel, the book thief. Jun 23, 2014 sophie nelisse plays liesel meminger in the movie adaptation of the book thief ph while sophie nelisse may not currently be a household name in the uk, its clear the the yearold actress. The main two reasons to see the book thief are new frenchcanadian talent sophie nelisse, and the unpeered geoffrey rush. Sophie nelisse boobs pictures are something thats being searched a lot and we have the full collection of it below.
A search for an actress to play the eponymous book thief, liesel meminger, occurred across the world. The character of liesel meminger in the book thief from. The novel ends when she is an old woman and death comes to collect her soul. The canadian actress who is wellknown for her role as alice lecuyer in the film, monsieur lazhar and liesel meminger in the film, the book thief is none other than sophie nelisse. Liesel meminger and identity in the very beginning of the book thief, liesel meminger is faced with a great deal of loss at a very young age. For those of you that dont know, liesel meminger is the protagonist of markus zusaks brilliant 2005 novel, the book thief. Willow also has the same features as the character liesel. Set in nazi germany, the story follows the early adolescence of liesel, a young girl sent to live with foster parents who end up hiding a jewish man in their basement at the height of the second world war. Once a reluctant soldier during world war i, he is a house painter and accordionist. While subjected to the horrors of world war ii germany, young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Liesel is nine years old, almost ten, at the start of the novel. At the start of her story, liesel is without words and cannot read. Jan 24, 2014 liesel meminger and identity in the very beginning of the book thief, liesel meminger is faced with a great deal of loss at a very young age. Liesel meminger is a very quiet, but clever young girl.
Director brian percival knew it was crucial to find the right actress to play liesel meminger, the young heroine of markus zusaks bestselling novel, the book thief. According to death, liesels book, the book thief, is divided in this way as well. Sophie nelisse was born in windsor, ontario, but moved to montreal with her family when she was just age four. In the basement of her home, a jewish refugee is being protected by her adoptive parents. On february 4, 20, it was announced that canadian actress sophie nelisse was cast in the role and that australian actor geoffrey rush and english actress emily watson would be playing memingers foster parents. So hard that he would never ask for her lips again and would go to his grave without them. I think liesel and primrose are very similar and i think this actress has a lot of experience in playing a little girl who is innocent but also very brave. Young actress sophie nelisse steals books and your heart in. So, we think a good way to analyze liesel s character. She was born on 27th march in 2000 in windsor, ontario, canada. She was created in quebec, canada, and it is of french canadian and puerto rican descent. 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 born march 27, 2000 is a canadian actress. Liesel meminger willow shields played in the hunger games series as the little sister.
See more ideas about sophie nelisse, the book thief and actresses. Born on 27 march 2000, nelisse hails from windsor, ontario, canada. That night, liesel meminger truly became the book thief. Actor sophie nelisse movies list, sophie nelisse filmography. 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. She is 9 years old at the beginning of the story, when after the death of her brother she is taken in by the hubermann family. In the story, liesel meminger is forced to adapt to a new family and environment due to her past traumatic experiences.
In the novel the book thief, one little girl possesses this trait, in a very surprisingly place. While subjected to the horrors of wwii germany, young liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Well look at how she grows and changes between 1939 and 1943 by looking at what each of the books mean to her. Nov 08, 20 hold on, ill get sophie, the montreal actresss mom said before handing over the phone. Actress who all starred in the reserve thief, and received a genie honor and a jutra honor for her efficiency in the 2011 crisis monsieur lazhar.
So, we think a good way to analyze liesels character. She is charming and innocent and, although she is not the narrator, she allows the viewers to see this era in time through her eyes. Hold on, ill get sophie, the montreal actresss mom said before handing over the phone. According to death, liesel s book, the book thief, is divided in this way as well. Geoffrey rush and sophie nelisse sit down with andrew freund duration. Nov 14, 20 sophie nelisse plays liesel, a bibliophile with a big secret in nazi germany, in the book the book thief. Sophie nelisse, geoffrey rush, emily watson director.
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. Aug 04, 20 director brian percival knew it was crucial to find the right actress to play liesel meminger, the young heroine of markus zusaks bestselling novel, the book thief. Her sister isabelle nelisse born december 3, 2003 is also an actress, best known for her roles in mama for which she received multiple award. See more ideas about sophie nelisse, the book thief and celebrity best friends. But nelisse, who stars as a german girl named liesel meminger in the book thief, seems to have some. Was it seeing sophie in monsieur lazhar that sold her on you both to play title character liesel in the book thief percival.
Nelisse was born in windsor, ontario, but moved to montreal, quebec, with her family when she was four. Nov 22, 20 the book thief is a lifeaffirming story of survival and of the resilience of the human spirit. Under the stairs in her home, a jewish refuge is being sheltered by her adoptive parents. Nov 10, 20 yearold book thief star sophie nelisse brings down house at academy screening video. Nov 06, 20 neither of those achievements will be duplicated by the book thief. The book thief 20 sophie nelisse as liesel meminger. As were both aware, shed stolen books previously, but in late october 1941, it became official. Nov 06, 20 the main two reasons to see the book thief are new frenchcanadian talent sophie nelisse, and the unpeered geoffrey rush. For her performance in the film, she won a genie and a jutra award for best supporting actress. Liesel sophie nelisse is quite frankly the star of the film. Sophie nelisse is an canadian actress 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.
Neither of those achievements will be duplicated by the book thief. The book thief 20 sophie nelisse as liesel meminger imdb. Starring geoffrey rush, roger allam, emily watson and sophie nelisse. The book thief actress sophie nelisse on geoffrey rush, the. The book thief is a lifeaffirming story of survival and of the resilience of the human spirit. In the heart of nazi germany, liesel memingers innocence is easily distinguished. Liesel meminger and identity the gates of thievery.