The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)
Lines may divide us, but hope will unite us.
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.
Director: Mark Herman
Genre: Drama, War, History
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: May 7, 2008
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (3 ratings)
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Cast
- Asa Butterfield - Bruno
- Vera Farmiga - Mother
- David Thewlis - Father
- Jack Scanlon - Shmuel
- Amber Beattie - Gretel
- Rupert Friend - Lieutenant Kotler
- David Hayman - Pavel
- Sheila Hancock - Grandma
- Richard Johnson - Grandpa
- Cara Horgan - Maria
Screenplay
- John Boyne (Novel)
- Mark Herman (Screenplay)
Music: James Horner
Cinematography: Benoît Delhomme
Editing: Michael Ellis
Production: BBC Film, Miramax, Heyday Films
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch
Budget: $13M
Box Office: $20M
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity, Nationalism and Identity Crisis, World War II: Global Conflict
Keywords
based on novel or book, nazi, nationalism, concentration camp, world war ii, gas chamber, concentration camp prisoner, children in wartime, anxious
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas was directed by Mark Herman.
- Who stars in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas stars Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Jack Scanlon, Amber Beattie, Rupert Friend.
- How long is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a Drama, War, History film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 3 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas had a budget of $13M.
- How much did The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas gross?
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas grossed $20M worldwide.
- Where was The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas produced?
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
- The themes of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas include: The Horror of War and Humanity, Nationalism and Identity Crisis, World War II: Global Conflict.