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We're going under. You have to help us with food and medicine.

This is a shelter. You have to be quiet.

You can't walk, talk or make noise.

How is Mr. Frank? -Fine.

They catch the Jews. That must be scary.

Can I have a few extra? With a little more meat on it?

Some extra cheese for your poor mother. -How do we get more food?

Do you know these kids? -Who brought them?

An SS man has them with Miep and brought Jan. They have to go.

Do this for me and I will help you with your children.

Apartment 214. It was in a chest of drawers.

A pack of important papers. -Paper?

What if I had left it?

They're taking my grandchildren.

They have to leave tonight. Miep and I will bring them.

Based on true events...

which are sometimes modified for dramatic purposes.

Sinterklaas presents? -Yes, for my nieces and nephews.

My favorite time of the year.

Not yours? - It's not easy this year.

When I was little I loved it. The night before, I put on my shoe.

Get out of bed early to see what Sinterklaas had for me.

I still do. -Is he giving you anything?

Yes. Love notes. But those are my husband's.

You see? Even in a tough year we celebrate.

I'm a little tight, but I still have money at work.

Would you hold them for me for a second? I'll be right back.

I'm going to the office for a while. -Naturally.

Please be there.

Hello? Mr Frank?

Are you unharmed?

Good Lord. Where are they? Hello?

Miep.

Oh my God. -There was a break-in last night.

I heard everything in the office kitchen. The ventilation runs to my room.

They kept shaking the doorknob. Thank God the door was locked.

Luckily you came in. Still on Sunday.

The office has been trashed. I think the money is gone.

Oh no. Not that money.

Which money? -Nothing. It's okay.

For our Hanukkah gifts. - Margot.

I also have ears. -What do you mean Hanukkah?

Miep.

Are you worried about Hanukkah?

They said it was safe here. A fortress, you said.

Mr Pfeffer, everyone has had enough.

Dr. Pfeffer, Mrs. Frank.

I'll lose everything then but I still have my title.

The only thing we do not discovered...

is that the thieves failed to open a locked door.

Why are we so sure that they were thieves?

Maybe they were looking for Jews. -Doctor, please.

A fortress. I believed you. -Yes. And we welcomed you.

Then be so good to our children not to upset.

Your children. Yes.

My child lives in England with me brother and has since forgotten me.

And Lottie is probably me also forgotten.

She's all I have left.

If I'm not safe here might as well go to her.

Where are you going? -Packing up. I'm going home.

It's not safe if you talk... -I won't talk.

Miep. -Quiet.

Sit down.

Nobody goes anywhere.

But you have a point. Maybe is our hideout not so secret.

It's just a door. We have to do something about that.

Maybe this happened to us to save us from something worse.

Only a Jew knows a tragedy turn into a blessing.

Not just the money as well as food stamps.

Everything is gone. -It will be fine.

How? They have no food. -It could have been much worse.

If a neighbor had called the police.

Don't you start now too. -By which?

Can't I be angry before I look at it positively?

I came right away.

How are they? -They're resting. They were up all night.

We have to do something at the door to the back house.

Make it invisible or something. And what should we do with Pfeffer?

What's with Pfeffer? -He's having a hard time.

I didn't know he had a child.

I always sympathize with Anne when he is curt.

I thought he didn't have kids understood, but he has a son.

He is sad and lonely. And I never say anything nice.

This is not your fault, Miep.

No, from the Nazis. But I can don't yell at them?

Are you feeling better? -Yes.

That felt really good. I'm sorry, Mr. Kugler.

Correct.

I can fix the front door. Kleiman is coming.

We're staying here tonight for when they come back.

You can go.

Because I yelled? - I already forgot.

Are you sure? -Absolute.

Just go. Enjoy your day off. I will protect our friends.

We have the day ahead of us.

I don't remember what we are did on Sunday. You do?

Because we never did anything. -Let's do that again.

You said you had to go shopping. I have an appointment with my brother.

You saw him last week. -Yes. He's having problems at work.

He makes cheese. How hard can that be?

That would surprise you. - I'm coming.

I'm good at people solve their problems.

You hate him. -No.

You call him the cheese chairman. -Because he only talks about cheese.

The history of cheese. The texture, the storage temperature.

I'm not a saint. -Go home. I'll keep it short.

I'm waiting for you. In bed. -Then I'll keep it very short.

Day.

Best friends.

We can say that this year not feeling lucky...

that the Christmas season usually causes.

Because of air strikes force us to embezzle...

should the light even in our own homes.

A metaphor is then obvious:

These are dangerous times for light bearers.

Miep. Oh my God. What is?

Jan said he went to his brother, but he went the wrong way.

Is that asshole cheating? -No, it's worse.

He goes to church.

It's not funny. -Come on.

Your husband goes to church and you are in all states. Hilarious.

He is not religious. -Well, I think.

I am not religious. Neither does my family.

They are socialists, what I think is a religion. It's a cult.

A cult that I adore. And I think Jan too.

I thought I heard your voice.

How are you? -Horrible.

Her husband is having an affair with Jesus. -Oh, leave her.

My husband secretly goes to church and that makes me feel weird.

Do you have a churchgoer? That can be good.

I always went for the cheaters.

Like Tess's father. -No, we're not going to do this.

But he does have me this angel.

I know how you are.

I'll leave you alone.

Come by again, Miep. -I will. Nice to see you.

How is she doing?

Well, same.

The radiation is not working.

But Daniel heard about one German doctor who uses chemicals.

We'll look at that now. -Sorry I wasn't there much.

I don't blame you. My mother is dying.

That's pretty depressing.

Sometimes I don't even want to be here.

Does that make me a bad person? -No.

I think so.

Maybe I should with Jan to church.

Why didn't he say anything? He lied.

Because you judge people.

Not true. -Yes.

I sometimes feel judged. -By me?

Miep, you have a job. You have money. -Not much.

You are independent. I do not have a job.

I'm not judging you.

Maybe I'm judging myself.

You have a lot. -I have a friend.

You are going to study fashion in Paris.

Do you really think so? -Yes, I think so.

Once the war is over. -The war. I hate war.

I have a very good idea. -What?

We need to get away from the war cancer and lying husbands.

We're having a skating party.

To skate? -Just like at school.

The canals are not frozen. -It's possible with Daniel's parents.

The gardeners are making an ice rink from the courtyard.

“The gardeners are making an ice rink from the courtyard.'

And who doesn't like the weather?

I told you so. -I'm sorry.

Our group is grateful to you.

Honestly I don't know if I help.

She's been so confused lately.

She cried and said she wanted to die.

If the wrong people hear her...

we will be responsible for hiding Jews.

Then my whole congregation is in danger.

That's why I'm here. Hopefully this calms her down.

I tell myself I love her try to keep alive.

But at what price?

It's alright. He's a friend of mine.

I'm jan. I have a picture of your son.

I arrived late and it was already dark, but I did my best.

There he is.

That face. That smile. That's our boy.

He's not that long.

He has grown. It's eight months past. That is him.

That's not him.

I got that picture two days ago taken yourself. This is really your son.

Where is he?

I can't say that to protect him.

I'm his mother and I can't know where he is?

I'm his mother. - Maya, calm down.

Calm? You persuaded me and now I can't see him.

I don't see my little boy. I see a stranger. I want to see my son.

Quiet. Please.

Maya, shut up. Quiet.

I miss him.

I know. -I miss my child.

I know. I know.

I thought this would work.

Me, too.

Hello. Smells good. -I'm making cod.

Mrs Stoppelman? -She is gone.

I'm going to take a bath.

I'm just going.

Do you think I judge people? -Don't know. Is that necessary?

Tess thinks so. -Is that right?

I was with her today when you were at church.

I followed you. You haven't been with your brother.

Followed? -I thought you were cheating.

That I cheated.

You repeat what I say. -I'm not cheating.

Instead of being with me did you go to church.

Miep. -And you lied about it.

What else are you lying about? Are you afraid I'm judging you?

I'm sorry. I shouldn't have lied.

Why did you go to church?

I'm trying my life to give meaning.

Do I mean nothing then?

Does our marriage mean nothing? -Of course it is.

I keep thinking about your first marriage and how you grew apart.

Miep. No. It's totally different.

We're doing great.

I just went to church. Sorry I lied.

If only we could get off that door.

What do you mean? Brick up or something?

No. Maybe a fake wall in front of it.

How do you want to do that?

Miep? There's someone for you. She wanted don't say what it's about.

Lottie. This is my friend Carlotta, Lottie.

My dentist's fiancee. I've mentioned Dr. Pfeffer on occasion.

Oh hello. - Pleasant, Lottie.

Miep, sorry to bother you. I have something for you.

Happy Sinterklaas.

Wow. Thank you very much. That was not necessary.

Can I speak to you in private? -Naturally. Come with me to the kitchen.

Sorry to barge in like this, but the basket is for Fritz.

I thought so. -For Hanukkah.

In case you like him going to visit soon.

are you going to do that? -Yes.

Surely you can't take me with you?

Just kidding, of course. It will be lonely holidays.

I need to check something. I'll be right back.

I'm interrupting your workday. I will go.

Do not be crazy. Sit down. Stay there.

Dr. Pfeffer, I have a surprise for you.

Just wait here.

Excuse me, Lottie. What did you buy him?

It's all rather sentimental.

He likes this marmalade.

Macarons. And chocolate babka.

Home-made.

We had smoked herring on our first date.

We passed a street vendor.

Fritz said: "I hope you like herring...

because if so, are you the woman of my dreams.'

Is there anything else I need to say to him when i see him?

That I love him.

And that I stay strong just like he said.

Tell him to do that too.

We'll be together again soon.

You don't know what kind of gift you gave me.

She is amazing. -Yes, that's her.

I do want chocolate babka. -Anne...

Me, too.

Kalverstraat. -Pay.

As a writer, you can better get used to being poor.

Maybe you will be a success.

Full house.

The basket is at the foot of the bed from his bed.

There.

He's taunting us. Impolite. -Be nice.

We don't have anything for Hanukkah. -We have each other.

Are you doing that to annoy me? -What?

'We have each other.' Yes, but a macaron would be nice.

Hello all. -It's at the foot of the bed.

What? Still? At least Miep's plan works.

Pfeffer no longer has it about leaving.

"It's Dr. Pfeffer."

I'm sorry. I wanted there make it a special Hanukkah.

I know. We can have a special guest to invite. Miep, come on.

Yes. Come celebrate Hanukkah tomorrow. - Margot sings.

That sounds fantastic, but I have a party tomorrow night.

Party? -What party?

Yes, what kind of party? -It is nothing.

My girlfriend Tess and me throw a skating party.

We miss skating. -And parties.

And friends.

I invited everyone. They all come.

Excellent. And Kat?

Cat doesn't come to parties. Kat is a broodmare.

She has one child after the other.

Sofia? -No. Sofia and I had a fight.

About what? - That I called Kat a broodmare.

They are sisters. -I had forgotten that.

But I want to talk about the decoration and have the catering.

catering? -Yes. And stop with those asides.

The presents... Here.

I have something for you. -No.

We wouldn't give gifts. -I've changed my mind.

I'm going to say something and you can't laugh.

Because then I'm ashamed and then i have to sneeze and cry.

And that doesn't look good on you. -Stop.

When I met you, you were such scrawny thing that just came from Vienna.

And I was a girl without father or friends.

But together we made the world less lonely.

When you last came by, I realized how much I missed you.

My best friend. Which is no longer scrawny and weird.

You are into something unbelievably changed.

You are a beautiful butterfly. Open up.

Wow. Butterflies?

Sapphires. The chain is real gold.

You deserve it, so don't argue.

Beautiful. -Let me. Come on.

How were you able to pay for this?

I have a rich and very generous friend.

It is so beautiful that I might sleep in it.

I have to wear it as much as possible before I sell it.

Should I sell it?

It's the most beautiful what I ever had.

I didn't buy it. It was a gift.

But Anne Frank still can't imagine afford candy. I sell it.

I wear it to the party so Tess sees me, and then I sell it.

Which party? -From Tess. Our party, tomorrow.

I don't want to go to a party.

It will be fun. -Is that right?

Half the country is in hiding, is hungry and dies.

No one would go to a party have to go.

Do you feel guilty because our friends are locked up?

Do not you? - Is that why you go to church?

Because of your guilt? -Maybe yes.

Oh yes, I'm brilliant. I've got it problem with Pfeffer solved.

Lottie was there. From the kitchen could he hear her voice.

Her voice? -Through the grid.

It calmed him down.

That could work. -Yes. He thanked me ten times.

Yes, that's perfect. You are really brilliant.

We must be very quiet for his safety.

Maya.

come.

She can't stay long. She has a ball with you. He likes to throw.

He looks good. He looks healthy.

He is crying. He doesn't like her. -He's just cold.

Nathan.

Maya, stop.

Nathan. I want to see my son. No. Nathan.

Bep, what's up? -A surprise.

Good Lord. -Incredible, huh?

NB.

Welcome to the safest place in Amsterdam.

Miep, you're back. Do you have a Hanukkah miracle brought?

It's a miracle that I turnips and have a pound of cheese.

Otto would say that we should be thankful...

so i let me see my best side.

Help me cook, little lady.

Miep is having a party. -I am already done.

You're not going in there, are you?

Yes. -No way.

You look elegant. This stands out. -And no coat.

It's outside, so very cold. A skating party.

I do not care. You don't pull thick wool coat over Edith's dress.

Imagine. -Unless she's wearing a short cloak.

How dare you? -It would match the dress perfectly.

No way. I got that coat from my grandmother.

I wore this dress to the Opera Ball. The fabric comes from Paris.

That's way too nice. I'm pulling this not on. No, Mrs. Frank...

You can't argue with her when she looks like that.

You put on that dress at the party. He is so handsome.

Anne, sweetie. Look in the trunk under my bed and get the cloak.

It's hideous. Pull out. That does not work.

Disastrous.

My best friend knows all my clothes.

What should I say to her? -You have to lie.

Say it just seems expensive.

I don't want to lie to her anymore.

I'll lie to her.

When I meet the world outside this house think...

to our normal life, and that's every day...

when i me people in public proposal...

and that I hug girlfriends...

that I go out to dinner, post a letter...

then I wear this cloak.

When life is normal I wear that cloak.

Wear that cloak for me, Miep.

Take her out into the world. -Thank you.

There you are.

So here it is? Now I understand what she sees in him.

You wouldn't come, would you? -Was that an option?

Do you know? Yes. Go home.

I know you want to have fun. -This should be fun.

I want to know what Tess and I were like again when life was carefree.

I want to know how you and I were again because I have no idea anymore.

I just want one night forget everything.

I know it's selfish.

I want to feel again how it was back then...

so me again can believe in the future.

You can't and that's fine.

I do not care. I do not mind.

Go home so I can have fun.

No. You look beautiful.

I know.

Thank you.

How nice to see you. - Tess, this party is...

You look beautiful.

Are these swan feathers? -Beautiful, huh?

It belonged to my mother. Here. And this.

come. I'm so excited.

This is insane. -Yes, huh?

Did you expect this? -It's really incredible.

Yes, huh? -Where's the skating?

Outside. The girls don't like it very much.

They can't wait to meet you. There they are.

Any, Halle. This is Miep.

My best friend and the inspiration for this party.

It's our thing. We know each other from school.

Nice necklace. Are those butterflies? How did you get it?

It was a gift from her here.

Tess, I hate you. You have such perfect taste.

Tess said you make jam. -I'm selling it. Pectin, actually.

I love jam. -Real? Awesome. That is...

Where is everyone? Where are all the old...

I told you Kat wasn't coming. -Yes, but Helen, Leni...

Do you still speak it?

Two champagne, please.

Serious?

And a big whiskey. Thank you.

It's not that complicated to build a factory.

The troop transporters are in fact vans.

But those tank contracts what they are talking about...

Gosh, you're here.

Nice to see that.

Thank you very much.

Yes sorry. This is Peter. -Nice to meet you.

I'd like to introduce you to everyone. -Yes. I'm coming.

Jan, come skate. It's delicious. -Let's go, Miep.

What is it? -Your friends are Nazis.

Daniel is at NSB. And his friends too.

Why do you say that? -He's wearing that pin.

Come and see. come.

Skating out.

I do. -He is alone.

I take the coats.

Tess? -Did you meet?

Is Daniel with the NSB? -What?

He wears an NSB pin.

Miep. Excuse us.

What are you doing? -Just say it.

He wears that pin, but that's for business.

Everyone we do business with... -Tess, no.

Please don't do this. -Is everything all right?

Tess said you're in business with the Nazis.

My father trades in auto parts, so we have contracts.

With people who destroy our country and kill Jews?

For God's sake, Miep.

How much did your girl drink? - Not nearly enough.

You should be ashamed. And you... - Stop it, Miep. Go outside.

I am so sorry.

If she had a drink don't let them bother you at all.

It was really a fantastic evening. Once again, my apologies.

Just bring a drink.

Thank you. -Try to have fun.

What was that?

You don't talk to me like that. -Listen. Listen to me.

We are surrounded by Nazis. We're the only ones who aren't.

You're still under arrest. That is not good for us and for our friends.

We decide when to resist. Don't let them decide that.

Good?

Let's go.

What is this? -Magic.

You are here.

This candle connects thousands of years of courage and survival.

Like our ancestors, the Maccabees, revolted against the Greeks...

we rebel in our way, in this back house.

Despite the attempts to get rid of us...

from Mr. Hitler, his army of godless officers...

and the intruders that make us feel security breaches...

are we just here and celebrating life under their noses.

With friends who live their lives every day risk to protect us.

On this first night of Hanukkah and all the evenings that will follow...

we celebrate the courage and resilience...

from our ancestors and from us.

As you know, I am...

not a religious man.

I've heard this story many times.

Normally I don't listen.

Normally I'm too busy thinking about what to eat...

when the story is over.

But today I listened.

And that gave me great comfort.

So thank you, Hermann, for reminding us...

that all those stories from the past show us how to look ahead.

They give us hope.

I am thankful that you be part of my story...

and that you give me hope.

Normally we would now get something tasty...

First of all, Mrs Van Pels, thank you. There was so much food at the party.

And thus...

You brought cake. -And cake.

And another thing. -Champagne.

Was it a fun party? -Horrible.

Excuse me. Anne has me made very clear...

with longing looks and sighed heavily...

and some less subtle comments...

that I was selfish by not sharing my basket.

Forgive me, friends. I needed some time.

It would be my honor if you want to share this gift.

It's a great honor for us to eat it.

How did you get that chain?

This is something I wanted to pawn. I got it from a friend.

Who did you get it from? -From my best friend, Tess. How so?

Is she Jewish?

No. How so?

Can I see it? -Yes.

Mr. Frank, why? You scare me.

A friend of my mother's had one...

when the Jews had to convert or were killed.

Women wore them in secret.

Opened are the butterflies, but close...

She shouldn't have given you this.

She probably didn't know. -It must have been stolen.

How well do you know that friend?

Don't do it, Miep. -No, I don't want it.

Mr Frank must think I'm a monster. -No.

Would Tess know how Daniel is coming? -Of course she knows.

My God. I don't know anyone anymore.

I do not even know you. -Yes.

You go to church and talk to God or a priest.

But I want you to talk to me. -I don't go to church.

I do what you do.

What are you talking about? - You said yes to Mr. Frank.

I also said yes. -Do you help people go into hiding?

I do things. I help. I can't tell you more.

John, no. Not anymore, we said. -Didn't you pay attention?

Those people have lost everything and yet they resist.

I also have to resist. I have to.

Guard. I have something important to say.

What then? -I think you should stay.

No, please. No.

Tess, how did you arrive that necklace you gave me?

What? Why? -Answer.

You're being dramatic and I'm tired. -Answer.

Daniel knew someone who sells jewelry.

Stolen from a Jew. The Nazis steal from Jews.

Please, Miep. It's so late. - They kill people.

Daniel doesn't. -He's not a good person.

He does business with them. He doesn't care what they do.

How do you know that? You don't want to get to know him.

We have to, Miep. We have to do business with the Nazis.

What else should we do?

What? What else should we do?

Something, Tess. These people are bad.

Look at me. You are a good person.

My mother is dying.

When she's gone, I'm all alone.

Daniel is all I have.

You are mistaken. You have me. -Is that right? You're gone.

Tess, get away from him. Get away from him, please.

I'm just one person. If I Daniel leave, the war will not cease.

It won't change anything. -It will change you.

Then you know what is right.

And what do you do? Besides judging me?

You know what? I want you to leave. Please go away.

Tess, please. -Please go away.

Do you know?

One day there will come an end to this war.

Then you will have to live with yourself.

Do you think you can help? Keeping it safe?

I do have an address.

There are people who keep this, for those who come back.

Are you OK?

What exactly do we do?

We hide people. And further?

We tell them to man up and that it will work out.

We do more. -We're not doing enough.

We also have to hide things. Our bonds, our hatred.

I can't do that much longer, because then I explode.

Then there is only one thing left that you can do.

More.

guns.

Pistols, grenades.

What do we do?

Light a fire.

Translation: Rik de Best