Innocence Lost in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas :: John Boyne, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is based on John Boynes book of the same name, which Id read a few eld ago. The cover of the book gave away little of the plot, totallyowing the reader to discover expert what it was about while they were reading it.For instance, I dont think its ever at once mentioned that the book is set in World War II and that the forefather of central character Bruno is a Nazi.That gradual unveiling of the plot cant be done in the film - as soon as we serve the swastikas in the first frame of the film, and catch a glimpse of Brunos pa (Thewlis) we know exactly what he is. And we also know the significance of the mark pyjamas worn by the old man who peels potatoes in the kitchen.The story starts with eight-year-old Bruno (Butterfield) chafe to discover his father has been given a new posting, to a house in the country. He misses his friends until he spots what he believes is a heighten through the woods in the backyard. But its an odd farm, the people all wear those striped pyjamas.Thinking there might be few children to play with Bruno asks his mother (Farmiga) if he can go and have a look. She immediately tells him he is not to leave the yard. But curiosity gets the smash of him and he sneaks out through the woods to the edge of the farm, which is adjoin by an electric fence.Sitting on the other side is some other eight-year-old, Shmuel (brilliantly played by Scanlon). The pair get talking and, soon enough, Bruno becomes a regular visitor to the fence. Until that heartbreaking conclusion.The film is largely told from the perspective of Bruno and Shmuel, uncomplete of whom comprehend the true nature of the farm. Indeed, neither understand much of what is fortuity in Germany at the time.His parents, who most definitely do know whats deviation on, steer Bruno away from the ugly truth of the farm in their backyard.This provides an kindle insight. The father in straggleicular fully supports the persecution of the Jews - to him it is a normal part of life - yet prefers to change the subject rather than offering his news an explanation. It makes you wonder if its because theres still some small part of him that doubts his actions.Also interest is the attitude of Brunos mother when she sees smoke from the camps chimneys and discovers what theyre actually burning.