Introduction
The Diary of Anne Frank is a BBC adaptation, in association with France 2, of The Diary of a Young Girl originally written by Anne Frank and adapted for television by Deborah Moggach.
Outline
It is now November 1942. The routine in the rear annex is now well established – as are the squabbles. Otto is shocked to discover that the building has had to be sold. They fear that the new owner will demand access to the annex and they will be discovered. The lease will not be exchanged for months yet, so for now the threat is over.
When Miep arrives she tells them their helpful grocer has gone missing. Miep also gives Mr Dussel the latest letter and food parcel from his fiancé – this annoys Anne as she thinks he is putting them at greater risk. Her parents agree but do not want to intervene. That evening Anne helps to wash her mother’s hair and for once they are close. Soon it is Hanukkah and everyone in the annex gathers for the ceremony around the dinner table.
Food shortages are getting worse and Bep Voskuijl from the office now comes up to the annex for lunch every day. Anne asks Mr Dussel to let her use their shared bedroom for the agreed time but he is not ready to give up the desk and they row. Otto talks to Dussel and persuades him how important writing is to Anne. Mr Dussel also begins to learn Spanish for his life post-war.
The Diary of Anne Frank Series
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Production & Filming Details
- Release Date: 07 January 2009.
- Running Time: 30 minutes.
- Rating: Unknown.
- Country: UK.
- Language: English.
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