IMDb 7 2019 HD

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

2019
Drama
119 min NR Germany
7.049 / 10
7 IMDB

In 1933 in Berlin. Anna is only nine years old when her life changes from the ground up. To escape the Nazis, her father Arthur Kemper, a well-known…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Caroline Link
Starring
Riva Krymalowski / Oliver Masucci / Carla Juri / Marinus Hohmann / Justus von Dohnányi / Ursula Werner / Rahel Hubacher / Anne Bennent

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 8, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A deeply affecting and visually rich film that centres on the devastating impact of displacement on a young girl. 'When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit' is a powerful reminder of the personal stories behind historical events, told through the…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 8, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This film offers a quiet contemplation on the disruption of childhood during a turbulent historical period. Focusing on Anna's journey as her family flees Nazi Germany, it highlights the emotional challenges of displacement and the loss of familiar…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 8, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A beautifully realised adaptation that captures the essence of a child's fractured world. The film is a sensitive exploration of exile, anchored by a truly remarkable performance from Riva Krymalowski. Her portrayal of Anna's confusion, fear, and eventual…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 8, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A poignant, if at times understated, look at a child's forced displacement. 'When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit' uses the symbol of a lost toy to explore the profound disruption faced by Anna and her family. The performances are…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 8, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a tender and affecting portrayal of childhood resilience amidst historical turmoil. Riva Krymalowski shines as Anna, capturing the bewildering transition from a comfortable life to one of uncertainty and loss. The film wisely centres on her…

FAQs

The film addresses the loss of Anna's childhood by contrasting her former life with the stark realities of exile. The abandonment of her beloved pink rabbit is a poignant symbol of this lost innocence. Her forced adaptation to new challenges and privations abroad signifies a premature exposure to adult concerns, shaping her understanding of the world and her place within it.