At a Glance

The story of Miep Gies who risked her life daily for eight residents of the Secret Annexe during World War II in Occupied Amsterdam.

Detailed Information

During the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam, Otta Frank decides to hide his family, who are Jewish after his daughter Margot is called to appear for transport to a Nazi labour camp. Miep Gies, Otto Frank's office assistant hides them in the attic above the office. The film tells the true story of Gies' struggle to keep the family hidden and safe, as the Nazis turn Amsterdam upside-down. Based upon Gies' memoirs and Anne Frank;s famous diary, it is an eternal story of hope, endurance and devastation. Acclaimed at the Emmy Awards with no less than six nominations, this moving film earned an Emmy for William Hanley's 'outstanding writing'. Winner of an 'American Peabody Award' and a 'Christopher Award'.