![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Through their eyes, we see the pain of separation, the fear and excitement of adapting to new countries, and the challenge of learning new languages and cultures. It simply provides context for the experiences of Anna and her older brother, Max. The rise of Nazism is the reason that this non-practicing Jewish family must leave their homeland, but the film rarely discusses politics or Nazi atrocities. When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit is less a story about Nazism than it is about the daily experience of being a refugee. Fleeing for his safety, Arthur is gone by morning and a few days later his family follow him to Switzerland, leaving almost all their possessions behind – including pink rabbit. But one night, Arthur receives a phone call warning him that the Nazis are likely to win the election and he’s on a list to be arrested. Dorothea is a gifted musician and Arthur is a successful theater critic with a wide audience for his anti-Nazi political writings and speeches. Why is Anna forced to choose between her toys? The answer is that it’s 1933 and the rise of Nazism is destroying the Kemper family’s place among Berlin’s cultural elite. With her dog in hand, Anna says goodbye to the home she will never see again… Anna can only take one toy with her so she has to choose: does she bring her beloved old pink rabbit or her brand new stuffed dog? Hoping to return home soon, she asks Heimpi, the trusted housekeeper to take care of her rabbit. ![]()
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