Lately I watched an old black and white movie and it is called The Diary of Anne Frank. Although it is an old movie, but I was still moved to it. After watching this movie, I checked back the history of the people who hid in this little room in World War II. It is sad to know that Otto Frank who was Anne's father was the only one survivor. Other people all died. They had hidden for over two years, but at the end they could not survive from the death.
[question posted by youless]
responses and comments:
Hi youless I have not seen this movie but I have read this in my lessons in English language.. yes thats true they all were hidden for two years and it was very difficult for them to go out and all.. I hardly remember this now.. [chaitra001]
but the little girl's dairy really tells the real story that how they suffered for such a long time.. [chaitra001]
I have seen this movie on television but have never really watched it. I started to watch it on youtube a few days ago but I never did finish watching it. It looks like a good movie and I plan to finish watching it one of these days. We had the book titled "The Diary Of Anne Frank" when I had my bookstore years ago. Yes, this is based on a true story. It's very sad, too. Kathy. [cyrus123]
No, it's not that I don't like black and white movies. In fact, I like some of these movies better than some of the ones they make these days. It's just that, knowing me, I was probably so busy at the time and didn't have time to watch it. Kathy. [cyrus123]
Of course. We should check back the truth of that movie storyline. You can check at Wikipedia or search at other related site. Mostly movie will add some part and remove some part from the real story to make that movie more interesting to audience. [kunizzul]
Yes, I checked this fact via Wikipedia. [youless]
I don't research further upon watching a true to life movies. I just contend myself with what I saw and learned from watching. And I always remember the moral lessons. It serves as my guide as I go through life. [izathewzia]
Thanks for your response. [youless]
Oh yes I do, I've seen TDAF too along time ago on TV and I remember searching her story in encyclopedia, there were no Encarta yet and internet that time. I always compare the facts on true-to-life movies if its really that true. War movies like "The longest Day", "Pearl Harbor", "Schindler's List" and the like, "300", "The last Samurai", "Joan of Arc" even the animated Disney movie "Anastasia". [ferdzNK]
I never new John Rabe but now! He must be a hero in your country, luckily it was released this year, hope I could grab a copy of it. Thanks Youless [ferdzNK]
I love watching fictional and mythological movies and mostly watch films under these genres and I must say that some I find so fascinating that I google search on the internet about mythological stories which are linked to these movies like Elektra's qualities as depicted in the movies are very similar to our Indian Goddess "Durga" with supernatural powers and Kingkong is very much like Indian God "Hanuman" who went to a separate Island with demonic tribals and protected the special female as per our mythology it was "Sita".The stories don't match exactly with the originals but are quite similar. Movies based on True stories are also fascinating but I rarely check on the history after watching them. [chosen9]
In the past there were some Indian movies show in TV here. But today I hardly watch an Indian movie from the TV. Mainly the movies are from Hollywood. [youless]
I had watch the same movies when I am in high school and even read some notes from her diaries from a book. Then, I learn it really happen and I think if I am not mistaken she get caught by the Nazis. I also saw Schindler list, and now I have internet connection. I research it and know the horrible scenes really happen. I feel so lucky I was born at this times not during their times. Wars is in unending fate, nobody becomes winner only many lives are loss. I do not wish or ever dream it happen again. So many innocent lives dies which is brought by wicked mad mind, delusional and with wrong ideology.. [neelianoscet]
You are right. Hopefully human beings won't make the same mistake again. This is why Otto Frank published Anne's diary. [youless]
I have not seen the movie yet but have seen the book at our local library. Your description sounds interesting and might borrow the book to find out more about the real happenings. [zandi458]
It is worth to read this book. [youless]
i do like movies based on reality. but i do not go out of the way to check on them. however when the opportunity arises i do go through other materials related to it. [sunny68]
movies do have a time limit and cannot do justice to the real event. but it does give you a fairly good idea of what happened. [sunny68]
As per your heading of the discussion, I really wonder that of all the movies that i have watched which are based on true stories, i have never checked even once that the particular movie is based on a true event or not. For me if i knew that i have heard the story or read it somewhere it's ok else the director's word that IT IS BASED ON A TRUE STORY is enough for me :). Moreover i don't feel that what i am seeing would be different if i investigate which can't be true in all cases i know [Abhii88]
Obviously the movie says it, mostly or in all cases at the beginning only and in some cases at the end :) [Abhii88]
We studied that story when I was in school. It was a sad story. I have seen movies before and researched the story. Sometimes it's interesting to read the real story because sometimes movies can play things up a bit. [JenInTN]
Yeah, it is a sad story because finally they couldn't survive from it. [youless]
My love of history was born, not in the classroom, but long after I left school, when I watched the drama series, 'The Six Wives of Henry VIII' on tv. I was so fascinated by it, that I read around the subject and learned all I could, and this is how I have proceeded ever since. When I studied for my degree in English and History as a (very) mature student, I turned things around, as one module was about the history of filming in the 2 world wars. In my opinion, facts that you research voluntarily after your interest is caught by something are more likely to be absorbed and remembered than facts you are force fed in the classroom. Nice topic. [Sandra1952]
Youless, yes, the drama was based on the truth, in fact it was more faithful to real events than the recent 'The Tudors' series. As it is 500 years this year since Henry VIII died, you could well find it being rerun on the satellite channels. Sandra-Thea Synthesis strikes again! Yes, Thea, I'll get my thinking cap on for something historical - or even hysterical for that matter! [Sandra1952]
When I watched the movie 300 I checked up on that history. Was quite suprised to find out that after they had defeated the persian invasion the greeks actually counter attacked and invaded parts of persia :P other than that the only other historical thing I looked up was the history of japan after watching a anime Rurouni Kenshin which had some characters based on real people [MacRunfast]
Thanks for your response. [youless]
After watching the Brad Pitt, film TROY, I checked up on the ancient History, and found out, that most of the film is crap, and they have changed the story to suit their demands. Well that is Hollywood. [rameshkumaar57]
I read the book about it. So I also think the movie Troy is not so good enough. [youless]
Hi youless, there is also a more modern version of this film with Ben Kingsley. You don't say if the film inspired you to read the book which it was based on or not. Further research will reveal that the diary account was later questioned as being untrue so the wonderful Simon Wiesenthal took it upon himself to locate the policeman actually responsible for turning the family over. He did so thus dispelling completely the accusations that the diary was a hoax. [thea09]
I haven't watched the modern version of this movie yet. [youless]
As far as I concerned,I won't check back the history if I watch some movies.Due to most of movies,recently,are fiction ,and people in the movies didn't exist in history .So I don't care the end but the meaning which the movie present. [xiaodou919]
But some movies are based on the real facts. [youless]
Yes.It is based on truth.he house where they hid is now a museum. If I ever get to Amsterdam ,I will have to visit The Anne Frank House.I usually see movies where I know it is based on fact before I go. and I avoid films where the screenwriter has changed history. Case in point . The Other Boleyn Girl is pure fiction.I didn't go see that film because I Knew it would anger me. [sarahruthbeth22]
It is history and the Dutch preserve their history. In fact I think it is only us Americans that don't. We would have torn down the building and put condos on the site. [sarahruthbeth22]
I have not watched that movie yet but I have read the book about Anne Frank. Most of the time in movies, they have change some stories already if you will try to read the book or novel that it was based. I prefer to read books as I like to use my imagination while reading the book, its like I am picturing whats really happening. Its really a sad story of a young girl like Anne Frank, she died young due to sickness while in the concentration camp during the Nazi occupation in Europe during the World War II. [sophie_dfuss]
I know the film is modified and will have some difference between the book, but it is still a good movie. [youless]
yeap, i normally do.. i try to find out more on the original story.. i like watching movies based on true stories - mostly on the 'Hallmark Channel'.. they really have some nice movies on this channel.. maybe not many high-speed chase, explosions or special effects, but the stories are real - and very worth watching.. [4mymak]
Unfortunately this channel is not available here. [youless]
Morning, youless. It happened to be one of the texts in one set of the English textbooks in China. It can be easily imagined how hard and scary a life back then was to those people who were suffering from the Nazis. I show great sympathy to them and wish them to live peacefully in the world where they are now. Bless them. By the way, I don't usually check back the history of the movies. Take care, youless. [williamjisir]
It is very kind of you. The World War II is a dark time. [youless]
In your case of Anne Frank, I never watched the movie, but it was required reading in school. I don't know hte details, but it was around World War II when they found the handwritten diary, & published it. They also added that Anne Frank died from a fever. That diary is another piece of evidence that anyone who says that The Holocaust where six million Jews were killed are liars. In 1998, they did a movie called The Temptations that was based on (Note - BASED ON) Otis Williams' biographical book on the Motown singing group. In this case, I did not need to check back in the history. Even though it was a pretty good movie, they really took a lot of the truth & changed & re-arranged things so badly that it was basically more of a ficticious miniseries than anything else. Furthermore, because of the movie, lawsuits for defamation of character of those in the movie were filed. It's always good to check the facts, because things do get twisted around, & changed. They even do the same thing when making a movie from a fictiional novel. In some cases, some of the things in the book were impossible to actually recreate for the movie, but in most cases, to make things interesting. Other times, they leave a lot out because quite often, the movie can only have a run time of a certain length. [KrazyKlingon]
The Temptations seems to be a good movie and I shall find a chance to watch it. [youless]
I read Anne Frank's diary before I saw the movie. But, yes, in a lot of cases, when I see a fact based film, I like to look up the story and see what else I can find. [Angelwriter]
Thanks for your response. [youless]
I really think that one of the saddest times in our history. I also think that Hitler was pretty sick for the torture he put Jewish people through. I've heard that people still have nightmares when they visit the camps. I don't blame them. Anyway good for you for looking at the history of that time. I hope that you read the diary too as well as seeing the movie. [doglady112]
Doglady (& Youless), I wouldn't call him "sick," but evil. Those who think the Holocaust was a myth should've met an old boss of mine, who was often harsh to his employees. One day I saw him when he had his shirtsleeves pushed up. In old, but still all-too-visible ink, there on his arm, was tattooed a concentration camp number. A chill prickled up & down my spine. I resolved to take that into account thereafter. Who knew what horrors he'd survived, & what it did to his spirit? He was a fair, if very strict employer. Then there was my (now deceased) friend Judith, who told me that her own parents would never answer the door if someone knocked exactly 3 times, because invariably, that's how the SS knocked when they came to haul someone off to interrogate...& sometimes kill. Her folks would always hold their breath, hoping for a fourth rap. They did this even into their old age.... Oh, & Youless, there is always a Hitlerian sort in the world. Usually several. Some just don't get as much fame or power, but there's never a shortage of evil people who are ruthless, twisted, domineering. Think Pol Pot & his vast "killing fields." Or Che Guavara, the Communist murderer, or his chosen successor, Castro, who puts political prisoners in what are basically body-sized dirt holes, keeping them there, barely alive, in their own excrement, for months), or Stalin (at one point, he'd put one-fourth of Moscow under arrest! And he purposely starved many of his own people!), or Saddam Hussein (who often put people alive into wood chippers), or Vlad the Impaler, or...or.... Well, you get the idea. Maggiepie "WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?" [Maggiepie]
I always check Google after watching an old movie (even new ones actually). The movie makes the story more moving because of the actors emotions and the sound effects too. I think there are some scenarios in the records that we wont find in the movie because the story is lengthy whilst a movie only last 2 hrs and the director said "CUT" lol? Anyways, the history will surely has more to tell even the not so important yet relevant events. [underdogy]
Right. So when are you going to make a movie then? lol...don't worry, I'll lower my talent fee for you? hehe. [underdogy]
yes. i'd like to check the history if that's available . i have watched the movie of "forest gump 'many times and i wish i can visit his hometown late and i even want to have a look at him if that's availalbe also. i admire his spirits and wish i can learn something from that. [celebratelifeh]
When I watched Forrest Gump at first, I didn't understand it. I started to understand it after watching it a few times later, and then I like it. It is a good movie. [youless]
Religiously. Not sure why, it's a weird habit. I love to do research it's a hobby.... [bluehibiscus]
Thanks for your reply. [youless]
I don't usually check the facts when I watch true to life story movies. I guess I have this thinking that no movie can really be that factual (even documentaries can't be that factual) because it is still based on a perspective of a specific person (the one telling the story). And people have different perspectives. [richiem]
Thanks for your response. [youless]
Yes, I like to check the historical fact after watching such a movie and to learn more about the characters it was based on. I watched a film on King Louise 14th of France a while back, and was surprised at the accuracy when I look him up more data on his reign.. happy - Derek [derek_a]
I haven't watched this film yet. [youless]
Yes, there are some movies that I enjoy and want to know more about that I will go look up the history of. I have done that with shows sometimes just to know what was happening during the time period the movie was set in. I have read Diary of Anne Frank, I think all of us had to in school here. It's such a sad story. [horsesrule]
I think so. It is a good lesson. [youless]
Hi friend, Yes i will check back of a history when iam watching a movies based on the truth film.It will be very interesting to me to watch and go back to history time. I watched a pearl habour movie this movie is based on a history story a war between a USA and JAPAN Quite interesting this movie.I watched so many movies based on a history stories. have a great day. [23uday]
The Pearl Habour is quite famous. [youless]
I am a huge history buff, especially American History. I will check back on information after watching a movie if I don't remember it or want more information. I already have a lot of knowledge in history subjects, so I don't normally have to look back to see if it was true or to understand what was going on in the movie. The holocaust was a horrible thing that should have never happened. Anne Frank and her family were just one of a few families that had to deal with these things. There were many people who died, innocent people. It should have never happened. It truly is sad and I can't imagine having been one of them and to be the parents would be even worse because when you are a parent, you are supposed to be able to protect your children. To have to fear for the life of your children, well, I can't even imagine that. [ddhawkins63]
I am a parent, so I can understand this feeling very well. [youless]
Yes, after watching 'Mutiny on the Bounty' two months ago, I went to Wikipedia to learn the real facts behind the mutiny. According to the records in the British Admiralty, Captain Bligh was not such an insensitive guy as portrayed in the movie. Fletcher Christian, his second-in-command who lead the mutiny on the BOUNTY never did die trying to save his burning ship. He was killed by dissatisfied natives unhappy with his rule in some South Sea Island. So there you have it, in a movie they have taken poetic licence to portray the real story in adapted form. [jonjee0203]
What a surprise to learn it. [youless]
The assumption here is that there is an established objective truth and that films and television are fanciful versions of it. But every recording of history is a subjective presentation,. And the storytelling of writers is just as valid as academia. The sotryu of Anne Frank is a powerful one. There was a new mini series in Britain last Christmas, which I recommend. I love it when something you watch inspires you to find out more [Elspethr]
I am going to watch the TV series of Anne Frank which I found via the net. At least it is filmed in these years and probably it is improved. [youless]
thats me also. i do check history online. also from books etc., especially when they dont tell you everything. some movies, books, etc. just dont answer some questions you'd like to know. Anne Frank was exceptionally sad. i read the book first then watched the movie and now i have an audio tape i've been going to listen to when i get the time read from a book the lady that hid them wrotesad [bunnybon7]
I think you learn about the story of Anne Frank much more. [youless]
Ever since "Inherit the Wind (ITW)," the movie made about the "Scopes Monkey Trial SMT)," I've totally distrusted whatever Hollyweird does in its so-called "historically-based" films. The SMT was actually completely out of phase with ITW. Not only was the populace attending the trial misportrayed as ignorant hicks, full of ignorance, bigotry & anger, but the actual transcripts of the trial, when read alongside the film's text reveals the film to be an anti-Southern, anti-religious, anti-Conservative diatribe. "An Inconvenient Truth," "Schindler's List," & others are being shown in government "schools" in history classes, & touted as fact! "SL" is true as far as it goes, but a lot of really important, relevant information was omitted which would have shown how he was far from alone, & would clear the smear against the RC Church & the Pope, for example. And as for the propaganda in the bogus "AIT," even many scientists & teachers have decried the junk science & the anti-capitalist agenda of the film. Most of the "based on" films are agenda-ridden, Leftist propaganda now. I don't waste my money. If I want to know what really happened, I'll read the historic texts & news films of the time in question. Lies are evil. Truth is good. Reality is best, if you love truth. Maggiepie "WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?" [Maggiepie]
Oh, it's a fine movie, but I object to classrooms being forced to accept any movie as history. Hollyweird has a bad habit of "taking liberties" with history, the better to promote its agenda du jour. Any resemblance to fact is mere co-incidence, so they can't be trusted not to use films to propagandize. Fine, if you like, in a theater setting, but lazy, & maybe even malicious in a school setting. How many films made during WWII did this little dance with the truth, the better to stir up the fervor for our side? Entertaining, but hardly a source of impeachable fact! And "Inherit the Wind" isn't even the worst of what the film industry has done to the truth. No, when it comes to films, I can't recommend highly enough going to actual historical texts to check the facts. You'll be amazed how often these don't jive. Maggiepie "WHERE'S THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE?" [Maggiepie]
I do that a lot. I see a true story movie or show and I go to the computer and start looking things up to get more info. This was one of my favorite books and movies when I was younger. The movie is based on a true story, but they did have to shorten it some and combine some things due to time constraints, but they tried to touch on all the main points. [Nikigirl613]
I think I also need to read this original book. Usually the books are better than the movies. [youless]
I have read the book a few times and watched the movie as well a few times. I think I first read the book when I was about 15 but did not see the movie untill my late 30th, is a truth and sad story. I admire the peoples courage and their values I wish a lot of our young generation could see this movie it may change their mind about a lot of things. [alottodo]
You are right. The young people shall understand how lucky they are right now. [youless]
Hi youlesshappy The Diary of Anne Frank, this is the first time I hear about it. From your short description, seems like it's an interesting movie! I think I will search about it in DVD's store near my home. Well, if it's said based on the true story I won't check it and simply believe it,hehehe.. I watch movie for pleasure and don't really care it is based on the truth or not. If I need information or need to do my task, I will search on the net and if it related to that movie, then I will search back the history. At least I'll have something to say based on that movie if the conversation about that topic appear. [ChrysanTflower]
This is a good movie but it is also an old one because this is a black and white movie. I hope this movie will be filmed again so that it may attract more people today. [youless]
Yep I sure do. Most especially if they're horror movies that claim it's based on true events/stories/people. I love to research just how much of the stories are based on facts and not just the concept but everything else from the storyline to the dialogues are fictional.doh I sometimes get disappointed at that. More so if I truly loved the horror movie overall. As for those inspirational stories that are based on real people, Im never disappointed with that since they are indeed based on true existing, possibly still living individuals, like "Radio" and "Tuesdays with Morrie". [bjcyrix]
Thanks for your response. [youless]
It has been a long time since I watch this movie. No I do not check back the history after watchin some movies which are based on the truth. [happy6162]
If there is no internet, perhaps I won't have the chance to watch this movie. [youless]
I do that my friend, I have a big interest and fascination with The Titanic, although I loved the film, obviously the film is not the full true story and things are added, tweaked etc, I recently visited Southampton, UK and went to the Titanic exhibition where I found out more from true witness statements and audio from the passengers that were on board that fateful night and the survivors. [wolfie34]
I think it is so amazing to see the Titanic exhibition. [youless]
I have heard about movies that are supposed to be based on true stories, and very rarely have they been historically accurate. I was in grade 10 when Titanic came out, and my teacher went to see it. The next morning he told us that it was not historically accurate at all. I never did go to see it. I'm not interested in things that are supposed to be based on a true story, but really aren't. [danishcanadian]
Actually I don't know more about the truth about Titanic. I just watched the movie. [youless]
Hi! I haven't seen the movie nor read the diary but I have heard about how Anne and her family hid in their attic for two years during the Holocaust. Usually I do check back the records after watching movies based on history. History has always been my favorite subject and whenever I get the chance to check on history I always do so :) I always get curious of what really happened and all that stuff so I do check it either by books, internet, or asking my teachers/friends who are knowledgeable about histories since I'm sometimes too lazy to dig into the books :) [veronizm]
You must be a good studenthappy [youless]
hi youless!^^ i know that story! i can't remember if i have watched the movie or just read about it but the story was really sad and it was kinda amazing because given the bad situation they are in, Anne managed to keep a diary and record what was happening then. if i were here i would have chose not to write about it, i would just want to forget it. anyway, yes. sometimes, when i'm really touched by the story, or if my curiosity is really poked to the highest degree, i would research about it to know other details and until i have proven to myself that the story really did happen. ^^ [secretbear]
Perhaps you haven't watched this movie yet as it's black and white movie which was filmed long time ago. [youless]