For my second movie I watched The Boy In the Striped Pajamas. It is about a German family whose father is a high ranking soldier. It is during the time of World War 2. They move from their original house to a new one since it would be better for the father. A young boy by the name of Bruno likes to explore. He is all about adventures. He is very curious as to what is going on during the Holocaust. His teacher tries to teach him of how everything the German Military is doing is right be he doesn't quite agree with that. One day as he is exploring outside he goes to far and finds the outer fence of a concentration camp. By the fence is a young boy about his age. He is a Jewish prisoner. Bruno doesn't understand why he is in there because they become friends right away. All Bruno wants to do is help him. The young Jewish boy lost his dad so Bruno decides to help. He digs a hole under the fence, puts on the "striped pajamas", and goes looking with his friend for the dad. Unfortunately that is the day that part of the camp was to be gassed. They two young boys had no idea what they were getting into and were killed. Bruno's family came looking for him but it was too late.
I think this is a very sad movie but it really does a good job of showing the realization of the Holocaust. Most Jewish people were often clueless and tricked into what was happening. Even most of the Germans didn't know these mass killing were taking place. It makes me feel bad for all of those involved.
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Well done!