April 23rd 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Bel Powley, Joe Cole and Liev Schreiber lead a stellar cast in the gripping new National Geographic mini-series A Small Light, which tells the famous story of Anne Frank and her Jewish family's struggle against Nazi persecution in the Secret Annex. This eight-part series gives a unique and true perspective of the heroic acts of Miep Gies, Otto Frank's secretary, and her husband Jan Gies, a member of the Dutch resistance.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Schreiber portrays Otto Franks,while Powley is his real-life secretary Miep Gies, who risked her own safety to hide him in the Secret Annex during World War Two. Joe Cole plays Jan Gies, whose love and support was integral to Miep's brave efforts.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) A Small Light interweaves fact with fiction to create an incredibly moving narrative that captures the strength of the human spirit. It opens with a thrilling scene of Miep trying to rush Margot Frank to safety, and follows the couple's relationship in the face of immense danger. The series also conveys the harsh realities of living in occupied Amsterdam, while ensuring not to forget the lighter moments of life during the war.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Powley shines in her role as Miep, conveying the bravery and emotion of her struggle. The show's title comes from a quote Miep would often use to emphasise the power of one person to make a positive change - a message that still resonates today.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Bel Powley, Joe Cole and Liev Schreiber lead an outstanding cast in the new eight-part National Geographic mini-series A Small Light, which tells the story of Anne Frank’s family from a new and true perspective. Joe Cole is outstanding as Jan Gies, Miep’s Dutch resistance-supporting husband, while Schreiber portrays Otto Franks, and Powley is his real-life secretary Miep Gies, who hid him in the Secret Annex during World War Two.
From its pulse-pounding opening segment, the series skilfully handles jumps backwards and forwards in time, alongside remaining a gorgeously shot and costumed period piece. Writers and showrunners Joan Rater and Tony Phelan have expertly interwoven fact with a little dramatic licence, never losing sight of the immense risk both Miep and her husband Jan took during their day-to-day lives.
A Small Light emphasizes the power of one ordinary person to make a difference, while also highlighting the harsh realities of living in occupied Amsterdam. It builds well on the affectionate but formal relationship that Miep and Otto Frank enjoyed in the years leading up to him being forced into hiding, showcasing Powley’s energy and likability as one half of a heroic couple. Despite the stress and anxiety of the time, the series also includes moments of levity to better illustrate the ups and downs of the era.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) A Small Light powerfully illustrates how one ordinary person can make a positive change in a dark time.
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