Anne Frank (born June 12, 1929 – passed away February 1945) was a jewish girl who hid in one of the attic houses of Amsterdam for more than 2 years, with her family and a few more jewish people.
During the second world war, Germans took anti-jewish measures in Netherlands. At that time, Anne(13 years old) with her family, left her home and hid in one of the attics in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She wrote letters to her best friend (fictional) in her diary, which was gifted to her on her 13th birthday.
The book, titled “The Secret Annex” was published on Anne Frank’s diary, in 1947 which is one of the most widely read books worldwide.
Now in the quarantine times, a web series on V(video) dairy of Anne Frank has been released. The series about, what if Anne had been a vlogger, is trying to connect with the hearts of all us (people) now staying back home in isolation due to the Corona.
There are 15 episodes posted on YouTube (shared below and on next pages) which touched so many hearts. Second world war was a very hard time, Anne described her days how she feared the noises on the streets and wondered if she (with her family) was caught by the germans.
It’s is relatable to the generation today since everyone is stuck at home, and also gives the strength to stand tough during these times.
Note that the online series is available in 60 countries except in the US because of copyright restrictions.
Sources : Wikipedia, NYTimes
The first episode of Anne Frank Video Diary “My Best Present” (Click on the next page to watch the next episode)
Thanks for this, it’s going to go a long way to help during this quarantine
I am glad you liked it, there are 7 episodes in this post, I will upload the rest of them as well 🙂
I just had my students read the play version of Anne Frank’s Diary. I wish this was available in the US; it would be perfect to show them.
It’s so unfortunate that it’s not available in the US. For me it was so precious because I live in Amsterdam and worked right across the street from the hidden house (which is a museum) ..
This is fantastic. I loved this book growing up. Going to work this into a homeschool plan.
I hail from india and understand the meaning of jugni. I was trying to open the video but sadly it isnt Available in my country
Hi Surabhi, that’s unfortunate, which do you live?
It’s so beautifully recorded that I couldn’t help writing and sharing with my readers. I feel lucky to be living in Amsterdam and witnessing the (now museum) hidden house.
You can read the book “the secret annex”. I hope its available.
This looks like an amazing story to watch. I am going to add it to my list. Thank you for the insight!
It’s indeed so amazing to watch the video diary. I am sure reading gives another thrill, but the videos are just great as well.
Too bad, it’s not available to play in the US. But I read the Anne Frank Story when I was very young, and it had a profound impact on me. I’ve been to Amsterdam since, to see the house and environment for myself, and it gets very real when you are actually in those rooms.
I totally feel you, such an interesting book “the secret annex” and now the videos are released.
Very interesting! we visited Anne Frank house in Amsterdam so would be an interesting watch after visiting there! thanks
Wow you are one lucky person who witnessed history in these times.
This is such an important story that needs to be retold with each generation!
I agree with you 🙂
This is amazing. Hopefully they find a way to bring it to the US because I would be beyond interested to watch!
I hope this gets available in the US, you can also read a book “the secret annex” until then 🙂
This is a great story and perfect for the current situation in the world right now. We all can relate.