Actor(s): Sheila Hancock, David Thewlis, David Hayman, Jim Norton, Vera Farmiga
Director(s): Mark Herman
Publisher: MIRAMAX
Binding: DVD
Brand: Buena Vista Home Video
Language(s): Spanish, English
EAN: 0786936749274
Studio: MIRAMAX
Movie Description
The innocence of childhood savagely collides with the Holocaust in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Bruno (Asa Butterfield) knows that his father is a soldier and that they have to move to a new house in the country... a house near what he thinks is a farm. But his father isn't just a soldier; he's a high-ranking officer in Hitler's elite SS troops who's just been placed in command of Auschwitz. As Bruno explores the woods around the house, he discovers the concentration camp's perimeter fence. On the other side sits a boy his own age, with whom Bruno strikes up a friendship--a friendship that will have tragic consequences. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is most powerful in the details: The casual brutality of a Nazi lieutenant; the uncomfortable juxtaposition of the family's domestic life with glimpses of the treatment of the imprisoned Jews; a ghastly propaganda film suggesting that life at Auschwitz was like a holiday. But more than anything else, Butterfield's performance makes this film compelling. The young actor perfectly conveys Bruno's limited perspective even as the film carefully unveils the larger, darker reality. The movie's ending will undoubtedly spark arguments, but only because of the emotional complexity of what happens--The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is made with great skill and compassion. Also featuring David Thewlis (Naked) and Vera Farmiga (The Departed) as Bruno's parents. --Bret Fetzer
From Miramax Films, the studio that brought you the Academy Award winning Life is Beautiful (Best Foreign Language Film, 1998) comes The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Based on the best selling novel by John Boyne, it's an unforgettable motion picture experience powerful and moving beyond words (Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com). Bored and restless in his new home, Bruno, an innocent and naive eight year old, ignores his mother and sets off on an adventure in the woods. Soon he meets a young boy, and a surprising friendship develops. Set during World War II, this remarkable and inspiring story about the power of the human spirit will capture your heart and engage your mind. Bonus Features include Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary by Writer, Director Mark Herman and Author John Boyne, Friendship Beyond the Fence Featurette, Feature Commentary by Writer, Director Mark Herman and Author John Boyne
This has got to be one of the best movies I've ever seen. For me, this was not only an exceptional film involving the Holocaust and World War II, but an incredibly moving and emotional tale of a friendship that developed that knew no prejudice or intolerance. This was film on the scale of "Schindler's List" in terms of the impact of the story and the connection of the characters with the audience. The film will stick with you long after the credits have stopped rolling. A five star must see recommendation.
"It's more about childhood..."
Written By: mother
I think that this movie rather focuses on childhood and that the historic context is less important, yet very dramatic. It is about the dangerous games children play, and it might have been set anywhere anytime where the grown-ups are in war. Wonderful, shocking movie. I couldn't breathe at the end.
"Moses, save my son."
Written By: Cleo
The title character is played by an Irish boy and he is just delicious but the main character is actually the German boy who supposedly is too "innocent" to realize his counterparts suffering and hunger but is a LOVELY little boy just the same because he supposedly does not abuse the prisoners who serve in his home "on campus." This movie makes me want to rewatch the youtube video "World War 2 explained by Inspired Kittens Girl" because let's see how YOU like it. YOU go down to Hell. You taste your own cooking. Eat it ALL DOWN.
"Holocaust Movie Quietly Makes Its Point"
Written By: V. Martin
The film juxtaposed the beautiful with the ugly in a very quiet and intelligent manner. The holocaust was depicted more visually than with dialogue, I thought. There are several scenes which reminded us of the ghastly photographs of the holocaust. The music was beautiful but thoroughly haunting. We expected a sad ending but we were stunned when we saw it. My family sat in silence, heartsick with grief. This film makes its point of how sick and depraved a society can become. I feel this is an important film for all to see as it is one of the best films I've ever seen on the subject.
"The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (DVD)"
Written By: Cheryle A. Streb
This movie is extradinary! Two children caught-up during WWII in Germany. One boy, Jewish, behind fences and in a camp; the other a German boy - both the same age. Neither understands anything that is going on. The German boy thinks the Jewish boy plays games in the camp because his has numbers on his pajamas. The two boys are so innocent. The ending will knock you socks off. You will be crying and yelling out loud "No, no, no way"!!! I give this movie 5 stars. One of the best, most heart-felt, movies I have ever seen; and believe me, I have seen almost every movie since I was 16 and I'm now 60. Buy it. You won't regret it. You will definitely learn more about life, people, children, horrible crimes, and the truth about the war.
"A Overlooked Masterpiece of Cinema"
"It's more about childhood..."
