Journal d'Anne Frank

I've seen many Anne Frank films, but this is one of a kind. It tells a story of how Miep & Jan Gies hid the Frank's, Van Daan's, and Dr. Dussell. This was all way before Paul Gies, Miep & Jan's son, was born. Simon Koophuis, Harry Kraler, Miep Gies, Jan Gies, and Elly Vossen were all great people, putting others before themselves in this time of crisis. Herman Van Dan, Petronella Van Dan, Peter Van Dan, and Dr. Albert Dussell were the other 4 with the Frank family. Before going into hiding, they were all fairly good friends. But these tight quarters made it impossible for them to tolerate each other 24/7. Dr. Dussell was a very kind man, he was just trying to understand a teen that was going through adolescence. Lottie Dussell didn't join her hubby because she was a Christian and would be dangerous. Overall, this is by far one of the greatest stories of all time! I hope it comes to DVD in the States someday. I remember at one time Paul Gies said that he would have loved knowing all these people.

One reviewer wrote that the main "actors and actresses are indeed American". This is not true. The film was made by Yorkshire Television (UK) and practically all the main actors, except for the American lead actress, were British.

My English class finished reading the Anne Frank play, so my teacher decided to show us this film. All together, this is an entertaining movie. And just that. It's not thoroughly accurate, which most movies based on a true story are, but it's somewhat ridiculous. The acting is blah. But what irked my entire class was the fact that the girl playing Anne has the thickest FRENCH accent. Excuse me, wasn't Anne German? And an annoying voice to match her facial features. When Mr. Frank finds out at the end of the movie that Margot (pronounced MargoT in the movie) and Anne are dead, he doesn't show the slightest bit of emotion. The only truly emotional person is Miep. Which brings me to Miep. Another horrible accent. As fake as a weave. You'd think that a movie with a subject as touchy as this would make it at least decent. But they didn't even try. All the dramatic parts are too cheesy and forced, and the same goes for the comedic bits. This movie was, as I said before, entertaining, but I would only recommend it to those who love a good laugh from a bad movie.

Wonderful focus on a courageous woman. Mary Steenburgen's portrayal of Miep is excellent. She shows courage and fear at the same time. Her love for the Frank family is evident in this movie. The tension of getting the family to the hiding place is well acted; the same with the visit to the butcher, and her daily trek to the hiding place. Her anguish on August 4 when they are discovered makes you sad for all of them as is her desperate plea to pay for their freedom. Great movie with a different focus on the Anne Frank sad story Well worth watching. James Welch Henderson Arkansas. 4/17/21.

There are so many factual mistakes in this movie. The real Miep was very short, with blonde hair; Jan was tall with blonde hair and wore glasses; otto was tall, thin and balding, not overweight with dark hair. The calendar on the wall in the office never changes. Bep wore glasses. I would strongly recommend "Anne Frank Remembered" by Jon. Blair. There's a reason why his documentary won an Oscar. This is so bad it's sad.