SYNOPSIS: Based on the best selling novel by John Boyne, it's an unforgettable motion picture experience powerful and moving beyond words.  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.

EDITORIAL REVIEW:  The movie's subject matter, first and foremost is very HEAVY.

The story follows a boy in a particular German military family. He is your average adventurous and innocent/ naïve eight-year-old boy. His family is a very ordinary German family, for that time, except his father had just been promoted to a high position within the military, causing the family, much to the children's chagrin, to move out to the country (discovered in the first five minutes of the film).

In this movie, you will see a wide range of acceptance and emotion for the German political agenda. You'll see the happenings of this family from the boy's perspective, including his introduction to the Jewish people.

In my opinion, this movie is very well made, intelligent, and powerful. The messages that are being conveyed are wonderful conversation pieces. It's time to expand horizons and stimulate the brain with this very strong film. Grab some family or friends, or someone from the office and see what this movie is all about. (editorial written by D.C. Morphis)

Bonus features include:

° Friendship Beyond the Fence.
° Deleted Scenes.
° Commentary.
 

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* This DVD will play in North America only.  This DVD should play in most players outside of North America as well, but it's not guaranteed. This DVD will play in any computer DVD-Rom.  This is NOT a DVD-R.

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STARRING: Asa Butterfield, Zac Mattoon O'Brien, Domonkos Németh.
DIRECTOR: Mark Herman.
AVAILABILITY: In stock! Ships within one business day.
LENGTH: 94 minutes.
LANGUAGE: English, with OPTIONAL ENGLISH and SPANISH SUBTITLES.
SPECIAL FEATURES: 1.85:1 (16:9 Widescreen); Dolby Digital 5.1 audio; 1 disc; Friendship beyond the fence; Deleted scenes; Commentary; Uncut.
VIEWER DISCRETION:  Mild course language, violence, mature subject matter.
PICTURE QUALITY: Excellent picture quality.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UK / USA (2008).
ALSO KNOWN AS: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (original title).
DATE ADDED TO OUR LIBRARY:  February 13, 2009 (pre sale) / March 10, 2009 (official street day).
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