Question 1

Why does Vera Farmiga wear her wedding band on her right hand in the film?

Accepted Answer

Vera Farmiga, who plays Bruno's mother, wears her wedding band on her right hand, which is correct and accurate for Germany.

Question 2

Which actor initially turned down his role because he was shocked by his character's violent nature?

Accepted Answer

Rupert Friend initially turned down the role of Lieutenant Kotler because he was shocked by the violent nature of his character, though he later accepted it.

Question 3

What is the central conflict in 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

Accepted Answer

Young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy living on the other side of a fence in striped pajamas, unaware that Shmuel is a Jewish prisoner and his own Nazi father is involved in the imprisonment.

Question 4

Which international film festivals featured 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas' in 2008?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the San Sebastián International Film Festival and the São Paulo International Film Festival in 2008.

Question 5

How are Bruno's parents credited in the film, and why is this significant?

Accepted Answer

Bruno's parents are credited as 'Father' and 'Mother' instead of by their names, which is a tribute to the novel's focus on Bruno's point of view.

Question 6

Why does Vera Farmiga wear her wedding band on her right hand in the film?

Accepted Answer

Vera Farmiga, who plays Bruno's mother, wears her wedding band on her right hand, which is accurate for Germany—an excellent detail noted in the film.

Question 7

Which actor initially turned down his role because he was shocked by his character's violent nature?

Accepted Answer

Rupert Friend initially turned down the role of Lieutenant Kotler because he was shocked by the violent nature of his character, though he later accepted it.

Question 8

What is the central conflict in 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

Accepted Answer

Young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a Jewish prisoner on the other side of a fence, unaware of Shmuel's fate or his own Nazi father's role in the imprisonment, leading to a dangerous journey.

Question 9

Which international film festivals featured 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas' in 2008?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the San Sebastián International Film Festival and the São Paulo International Film Festival in 2008.

Question 10

How are Bruno's parents credited in the film compared to their names in the story?

Accepted Answer

Bruno's parents are named Ralf and Elsa, but in the film credits they are listed as 'Father' and 'Mother,' a tribute to the novel's focus on Bruno's point of view.

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