Filmhouse/New Kalamata Cinema Club-The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Set in the heart of World War II and based on John Boyne's bestselling book of the same name, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a heart-wrenching story about the power of true friendship, the limits of innocence and the greatness of humanity which will captivate your thought for years.

The film is based on John Boyne's bestseller, which has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It was first published in 2006 and remained for 66 weeks among the ten most popular books in Ireland. The book takes us on a journey to the dark years of the Second World War, specifically to a camp.

Bruno is only eight years old, and his innocent eyes do not see the crimes committed by his father, the camp commander. The trouble begins with Bruno's friendship with a little Jewish boy on the other side of the fence...

It is a powerful, timeless story about the limits of innocence and the greatness of humanity.

"One of the best movies of the year" – Jeffrey Lyons, NBC/REEL TALK
"...an unforgettable cinematic experience. A strong emotion that cannot be described in words." - Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11
THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS
War, Drama | 13+ | 2008 | UK | 94'
directed by: Mark Herman
starring: Asa Butterfield, David Thewlis, Rupert Friend
21:00 | Kalamata Labour Centre| General admission is 5 euros, admission is 3 euros for the unemployed and students, and free for those under 18.