The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
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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.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a 2008 drama film that tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two boys during World War II. Bruno, the son of a Nazi commandant, befriends Shmuel, a Jewish prisoner, after his family relocates to Poland, setting in motion a tragic and unforgettable narrative.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated PG-13
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Asa ButterfieldBruno
Vera FarmigaMother
David ThewlisFather
Jack ScanlonShmuel
Amber BeattieGretel
Rupert FriendLieutenant Kotler
David HaymanPavel
Sheila HancockGrandma
Richard JohnsonGrandpa
Cara HorganMaria
Jim NortonHerr Liszt- Zac Mattoon O'BrienLeon
- Domonkos NémethMartin
- Henry KingsmillKarl
- Zsuzsa HollBerlin Cook
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When was The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas released?
The film was released on May 7, 2008.
What is the plot about?
The story follows young Bruno, whose family moves to Poland, where he befriends Shmuel, a boy living behind a fence in a concentration camp. Unaware of the camp's true purpose and his father's role as a Nazi commandant, Bruno's innocent friendship leads to devastating consequences.
What genres does this film fall under?
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a drama, war, and historical film that explores the horrors of the Holocaust through the eyes of a child.
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