Bruno, a young boy whose father is enlisted as the commandant of a Jewish concentration camp, befriends Shmule, a Jewish boy imprisoned at the camp.

Rating: 9/10 (11 April 2014)

This is not an easy story to tell but I found the subtleties in the actor's performances and the brilliant inferences, blended with visual symbolism, really sends forth a strong message that touches the heart. The multi-layered stories blend well and take you on a journey that leads to a stunning conclusion. This is a film that really leaves an impression. I found myself watching for the unspoken references found throughout the film, that offer foreshadowing and a sense of foreboding. The actor's faces said so much more than dialogue could ever express. I also was surprised to learn that there was false propaganda put out to the German populace to mask the horrors of what was going on in concentration camps. This was eye-opening. I highly recommend this movie but do offer a cautious note: the ending may be too intense for young children.