The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls.
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Mark Herman
Libbie Barr
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Not convinced this is a greatly made movie, but it sure does pack a punch! <em>'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'</em> makes for good viewing for the majority, though that ending really is quite something - startling in fact, and that's even with me sensing it. The aforementioned is because, as well as the way the film builds in general, I'm pretty certain I watched this at high school; just not sure if it was snippets or the whole thing, the fence scenes are the only ones I vaguely recall seeing. The low acting level of the youngsters did take me out a bit, no dislike to Asa Butterfield and Jack Scanlon, obviously, but they aren't the best. Though they aren't helped by the dialogue for them, which doesn't feel natural at all. It's written in a way that is simply to tell the viewer about what's happening. The adult actors are great, though. Vera Farmiga stands out, though David Thewlis, Rupert Friend and David Hayman merit a mention too. All in all, it's a good film - and one that is distressingly unforgettable thanks to that one moment.
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The directors of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas are Mark Herman and Libbie Barr.
The cast of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas includes Rupert Friend as Lieutenant Kotler, David Thewlis as Father, László Áron as Lars, David Hayman as Pavel, Sheila Hancock as Grandma, Jim Norton as Herr Liszt, Julia Papp as Dancer (uncredited), Vera Farmiga as Mother, Gábor Harsai as Elderly Jewish Man, László Nádasi as Isaak, Mihály Szabados as Kapo 2, Cara Horgan as Maria, and more.
The duration of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is 1h 34 mins.
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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas was released on 07 May 2008.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is listed under Drama, War, and History on Fanbiz.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 8.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "Not convinced this is a greatly made movie, but it sure does pack a punch! <em>'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'</em> makes for good viewing for the majority, though that endi..."
