The Diary of Anne Frank turns 50

Fox will be releasing a special DVD and Blu-ray for the 50th Anniversary of The Diary of Anne Frank.

Following the Nazi invasion of Amsterdam, 13-year-old Anne and her family go into hiding in the confines of an attic. Anne’s remarkable account of their lives, their growing fear of discovery, their deplorable living conditions and even the blooming of her first love are intimately portrayed in this extraordinary portrait of humanity.

The DVD will carry an audio commentary with George Stevens Jr. and Millie Perkins along with an introduction by Stevens, a making of documentary, several featurettes and letters between George Stevens and his son. The blue-ray will contain more featurettes, an except from George Stevens: A Filmmaker’s Journey, screen tests, Movietone News, a trailer and art galleries.

Both discs arrive on June 16. The DVD is priced at $19.98 and the Blu-ray carries a suggested retail price of $34.99.

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