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All the book-based movies and TV shows adapted by Ari Folman, ranked

Ari Folman, known for works such as Where Is Anne Frank or The Congress, has adapted several stories from the pages of books and comic books to the screen.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 3 Ari Folman movies and TV series based on existing source material. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
Waltz with Bashir. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the comic book novelization
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Waltz With Bashir: A Lebanon War Story
Ari Folman, David Polonsky, 2008
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Waltz with Bashir
Ari Folman, 2008

In 1982, Ari Folman was a 19-year-old IDF infantry soldier. Boaz explains that during the war, his role was to shoot the dogs when the unit infiltrated villages at night, so that these dogs not alarm the village of their arrival, and so the dogs in his dream are the very dogs he himself has killed.

Where Is Anne Frank. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1947 book, The Diary of a Young Girl
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The Diary of a Young Girl
Anne Frank, 1947
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Where Is Anne Frank
Ari Folman, 2021

The film follows the journey of Kitty, the imaginary friend to whom Anne Frank dedicated her diary. A fiery teenager, Kitty wakes up in the near future in Anne Frank’s house in Amsterdam and embarks on a journey to find Anne, who she believes is still alive, in today’s Europe. While the young girl is shocked by the modern world, she also comes across Anne’s legacy.

The Congress. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1971 book, The Futurological Congress
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The Futurological Congress
Stanisław Lem, 1971
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The Congress
Ari Folman, 2013

In her twilight years, actress Robin Wright makes the decision to embark on her last project: preserving her digital persona for the future of Hollywood. In exchange, she receives substantial compensation, ensuring that her digitized character will remain eternally youthful.