{"id":2020,"date":"2024-03-12T04:42:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T11:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/?p=2020"},"modified":"2024-03-12T17:09:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T00:09:55","slug":"where-is-anne-frank-an-innovative-take-on-anne-franks-story-through-animation-and-the-adventures-of-her-imaginary-friend-kitty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/2024\/where-is-anne-frank-an-innovative-take-on-anne-franks-story-through-animation-and-the-adventures-of-her-imaginary-friend-kitty\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is Anne Frank?\u00a0* An Innovative Take On Anne Frank\u2019s Story Through Animation And The Adventures Of Her Imaginary Friend, Kitty"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/whereisannefrank-203x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2025\" style=\"width:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/whereisannefrank-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/whereisannefrank.jpg 206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Kitty, the imaginary girl to whom Anne Frank wrote her famous diary, comes to life in the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Her memories reawakened by reading the diary, believing that if she&#8217;s alive, Anne must be alive as well, she sets out on a quest to find Anne. We follow Kitty as she travels across Europe and back to Anne Frank&#8217;s time, armed with the precious book, in search of her beloved friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Gavin S. comments, \u201cI thoroughly enjoyed this film for its unique approach to storytelling and its ability to blend historical narratives with elements of fantasy. Anne\u2019s imaginary friend, Kitty, embarks on a journey to find Anne, spending a lot of time trying to uncover the truth about Anne\u2019s fate.\u201d See his full review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is Anne Frank<br>By Gavin S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gavin S.&#039;s eye-opening take on Where is Anne Frank\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/feEG19N4e90?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annefrank.a-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2024\" style=\"width:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annefrank.a-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annefrank.a-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annefrank.a-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annefrank.a-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annefrank.a.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Where is Anne Frank?\u00a0<\/em>offers a poignant and innovative take on the story of Anne Frank through the lens of animation and the adventures of her imaginary friend, Kitty. I thoroughly enjoyed this film for its unique approach to storytelling and its ability to blend historical narratives with elements of fantasy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directed by Ari Folman, the story unfolds as Anne Frank&#8217;s diary comes to life years after Anne\u2019s death. Anne\u2019s imaginary friend, Kitty, embarks on a journey to find Anne, spending a lot of time trying to uncover the truth about Anne\u2019s fate. Kitty learns about the harrowing experience that Anne and her family experienced during the holocaust, and the heartbreaking reality of their demise.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annefrank.b-300x169.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2023\" style=\"width:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annefrank.b-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annefrank.b-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annefrank.b.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The film captivates audiences from the outset with its imaginative premise, as her imaginary friend Kitty, embarks on a quest to find Anne years after her death. This narrative device not only provides a fresh perspective on Anne\u2019s life but also allows for a deeper exploration of her experiences and legacy. The animation is beautifully crafted, bringing both the historical setting and the fantasy elements of life with vibrant visuals and rich detail. The adventure that Kitty undertakes to uncover the truth about Anne\u2019s fate is both suspenseful and emotionally resonant, keeping viewers engaged throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annefrank.c-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2022\" style=\"width:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annefrank.c-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annefrank.c-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annefrank.c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/annefrank.c.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The film\u2019s message is that anyone has the right to live in freedom, no matter their race, religion, or culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be forewarned this film does contain moderate profanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give\u00a0<em>Where Is Anne Frank?<\/em>\u00a05 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 through 12, plus adults. Be sure to check it out.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WHERE IS ANNE FRANK (2022) | Official Trailer | Altitude Films\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q8GXnnwqthY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kitty, the imaginary girl to whom Anne Frank wrote her famous diary, comes to life in the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Her memories reawakened by reading the diary, believing that if she&#8217;s alive, Anne must be alive as well, she sets out on a quest to find Anne. 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Anne\u2019s imaginary friend, Kitty, embarks on a journey to find Anne, spending a lot of time trying to uncover the truth about Anne\u2019s fate.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4],"tags":[2098,2095,2092,2094,2099,2097,2093],"class_list":["post-2020","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-film-critics-blog","tag-anne-frank","tag-ari-folman","tag-emily-carey","tag-michael-maloney","tag-ruby-stokes","tag-sebastian-croft","tag-skye-bennett"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2020","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2020"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2020\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2028,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2020\/revisions\/2028"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/juror\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}