“The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas,” directed by Mark Herman, is a poignant drama based on the novel by John Boyne. The film tells the story of an unlikely friendship between Bruno, the eight-year-old son of a Nazi commandant, and Shmuel, a Jewish boy imprisoned in a concentration camp. Set during World War II, the film explores themes of innocence, friendship, and the horrors of the Holocaust through the eyes of its young protagonists. With powerful performances from Asa Butterfield and Jack Scanlon, this heartbreaking film offers a profound look at the impact of prejudice and hatred.