The boy in the striped pajamas [DVD video]

Set in Poland during World War II. Innocent and naive 8-year-old Bruno is bored and restless in his new home. Ignoring his mother, he sets off on an adventure in the woods. He comes across a high fence which separates him from the people he can see through it. Soon he meets a young boy in striped pajamas, and a surprising friendship develops.

General Note:

Title from container.

Based on the book "The Boy in the striped pajamas" by John Boyne.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.

Performers:

Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend, David Hayman, Asa Butterfield, Jack Scanlon, Amber Beattie, Sheila Hancock, Richard Johnson, Jim Norton.

Contents:

Special features: "Friendship beyond the fence" featurette (ca. 20 min.); Audio commentary by writer/director Mark Herman and author John Boyne; Deleted scenes with optional commentary by writer/director Mark Herman and author John Boyne.

Technical Details:

DVD; region 1, NTSC; widescreen (1.85:1, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround ; dual-layer disc.

Personal Subject:

Boyne, John, 1971--Film adaptations.

Corporate Subject:

Auschwitz (Concentration camp) -- Drama.

Subject Term:

Boys -- Drama.

Friendship -- Drama.

Fences -- Poland -- Drama.

Nazi concentration camps -- Poland -- Drama.

World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons -- Drama.