# The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)

> A sheltered German boy's secret friendship with a Jewish child exposes the human cost of the Nazi regime surrounding his family.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8631

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Drama, War, History
- Director: Mark Herman
- Cast: Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend, David Hayman, Jack Scanlon, Amber Beattie, Sheila Hancock
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0914798/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, foreboding, intimate, historical reflection, classroom discussion

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of innocence lost amid the horrors of war and prejudice.

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