The boy in the striped pajamas [videorecording] / Miramax Films presents ; in association with BBC Films ; a Heyday Films production ; line producer, Mary Richards ; co-producer, Rosie Alison ; executive producers, Mark Herman, Christine Langan ; produced by David Heyman ; written for the screen and directed by Mark Herman.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9786314204228
- ISBN: 6314204224
- ISBN: 0788884026
- ISBN: 9780788884023
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 94 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [Burbank, California] : Miramax Home Entertainment, 2009.
- Distributor: Burbank, California : Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the book "The boy in the striped pajamas" by John Boyne.Classroom edition contains educational features: correlations to National Curriculum Standards, public performance rights for classroom/educational use only, downloadable educator's guide with additional activities and resources, exclusive educational content that reinforces key concepts.Originally released as a motion picture in 2008.Special features: "Friendship beyond the fence" featurette (20 minutes) ; 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.
- Restrictions on Access Note:
- For home use or face-to-face teaching.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Costume designer, Natalie Ward ; music by James Horner ; edited by Michael Ellis ; production designer, Martin Childs ; director of photography, Benoît Delhomme.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend, David Hayman, Asa Butterfield, Jack Scanlon, Amber Beattie, Sheila Hancock, Richard Johnson, Jim Norton.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG-13; for some mature thematic material involving the Holocaust.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; region 1, NTSC; wide screen (1.85:1, enhanced ; 16x9) presentation, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, dual-layer disc.
- Language Note:
- English dialogue with optional English (SDH) or Spanish subtitles.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Boyne, John, 1971- > Film adaptations.
Auschwitz (Concentration camp) > Drama.
Boys > Poland > Drama.
Friendship > Drama.
Child concentration camp inmates > Poland > Drama.
Fences > Poland > Drama.
Concentration camps > Poland > Drama.
World War, 1939-1945 > Prisoners and prisons > Drama.
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) > Poland > Drama.
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945), in motion pictures. - Genre:
- Feature films.
Fiction films.
Historical films.
War films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 48 of 51 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Nantahala Regional Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 51 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham County Library | DVD BOY (Text) | 80605000603224 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Moss Memorial Library | DVD BOY (Text) | 80605001540664 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
