- Although the film did not specify the name of this concentration camp throughout the film, it is easy to know that it is the most terrifying Auschwitz concentration camp in history, because only this place has 4 crematoriums.
- "The Boy in Striped Pajamas" was shot and filmed in Hungary in the summer of 2007 and lasted for 9 weeks.
- Due to some controversies, the film was rated as 12A in the UK. Children under the age of 12 need to be accompanied by parents to watch. Some people think that the film is not suitable for young children to watch, and should not be used to educate children.
- Asha Butterfield, the little boy who plays Bruno in this film, is the second time he has participated in the film. And with the performance in this film, Asha Butterfield was nominated for Best New Actor at the British Independent Film Awards.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas behind the scenes gags
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas quotes
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[first lines]
Mother: Hello, sweetheart.
Bruno: Mum, what's going on?
Mother: We're celebrating.
Bruno: Celebrating?
Mother: Mm, your father's been given a promotion.
Gretel: That means a better job.
Bruno: I know what promotion is.
Mother: So we're having a little party to celebrate.
Bruno: He's still going to be a soldier though, isn't he?
Mother: Yes, my lamb. Just a more important one, now. I have some even more exciting news, but I think dad wanted to tell you about that himself.
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Bruno: He used to be a doctor once, but gave it all up to peel potatoes.