Anne and the Reverend (2008)
As a young man, Rev. Makoto Otsuka, had a life-altering encounter with Otto Frank, the father of Anne. Inspired by what he heard, and after becoming a Christian minister, he undertook a mission to teach Anne’s story to Japanese children. He built a Holocaust museum in Miyuki, near Hiroshima, dedicating it to the memory of the 1.5 million children murdered. He conducts tours for schoolchildren, teaching them about the dangers of racism and hatred. He even spent time in Israel, learning Hebrew.
Director: François Uzan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: April 30, 2008
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Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Anne and the Reverend about?
- As a young man, Rev. Makoto Otsuka, had a life-altering encounter with Otto Frank, the father of Anne. Inspired by what he heard, and after becoming a Christian minister, he undertook a mission to teach Anne’s story to Japanese children. He built a Holocaust museum in Miyuki, near Hiroshima, dedicating it to the memory of the 1.5 million children murdered. He conducts tours for schoolchildren, teaching them about the dangers of racism and hatred. He even spent time in Israel, learning Hebrew.
- Who directed Anne and the Reverend?
- Anne and the Reverend was directed by François Uzan.
- How long is Anne and the Reverend?
- Anne and the Reverend has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is Anne and the Reverend?
- Anne and the Reverend is a Documentary film.