I understand that this review is somewhat overdue. However after watching this film I thought it was only right if I reviewed it. If I could sum this film up in one word it would be, Mesmirising.
The film is set in World War 2 and follows Bruno, an 8 year old boy who has recently moved close to a jewish working camp with his family (his dad being a high ranking german officer) After bruno comes across the camp he meets Schmall, an 8 year old jewish boy and they form and unlikely friendship. After bruno's family are asked to move away Bruno joins Schmall on the camp on a quest to find Schmall's missing father. Their quest together ends tragically and the film ends showing the horror of what occured during the Second World War.
This film shows how beautifully naive children are to their horrific surroundings. Amidst all the circumstances, the boys form a friendship that looks past religion, colour or creed.
An outstanding film that will cause the hardest of hearts to be softened to the core. Not many films leave me speachless as the credits role. But this film did, and I'm sure it will to anyone who watches it.
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