The Island On Bird Street
In times of war, courage is necessary for survival. Alex is an 11-year-old Jewish boy who lives in the Polish ghetto with his father and great-uncle, during WWII. When Nazis come to his city and clear the town, Alex manages to escape with the help of his family, but is left with only his pet mouse....
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| Format: | Videos DVD |
| Language: | English |
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[Century City, Calif.] :
First Look Home Entertainment,
[2008]
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| Summary: | In times of war, courage is necessary for survival. Alex is an 11-year-old Jewish boy who lives in the Polish ghetto with his father and great-uncle, during WWII. When Nazis come to his city and clear the town, Alex manages to escape with the help of his family, but is left with only his pet mouse. Finding refuge in an abandoned building on Bird Street, Alex seeks inspiration from his favorite book while he and his pet await his father's return. |
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| Item Description: | Based on the novel by Uri Orlev. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1997. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (102 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., NTSC. |
| Audience: | MPAA rating: PG-13; violence. |
| Awards: | Daytime Emmy Awards, 1999: Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Children's Special (David Korda, Rolf Deyhle, Kim Magnusson, Tivi Magnusson, Rudy Cohen) ; Outstanding Directing in a Children's Special (Søren Kragh-Jacobsen) ; Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special (Jordan Kiziuk) |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Ian Wilson ; original music, Zbigniew Preisner. |
| ISBN: | 1592417957 9781592417957 |
