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Innocence Amidst War: Trauma and the Quest for Peace in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Author(s) Ms. Aruvi M G, Bhuvana N
Country India
Abstract The 2008 movie “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas”, directed by Mark Herman, offers a moving exploration of innocence in the time of war, focusing on the psychological pain caused by wars and the search for peace through human relations. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative unfolds in the voice of Bruno, the child of a Nazi commandant, and his improbable friendship with Shmuel, a Jewish prisoner of a concentration camp. The film explores the issues of trauma, dehumanization, and moral blindness. This paper examines how the film visually and narratively analyses psychological and collective trauma, utilizing cinematic devices such as camera angles, and sound design to trigger emotional reactions in the audience. Using trauma studies and peace studies, the paper discusses how the film critiques institutional oppression and the effects of ideological indoctrination. The tragic conclusion is a strong commentary on the consequences of war and hatred, challenging the audience to consider ethical responsibility and historical memory. The impact of the film on peace education is also discussed, noting its contribution to empathy and awareness of human rights violations. By presenting trauma using the lens of childhood innocence, the film induces a critical understanding of war and the need for promoting peace within a war-torn world.
Keywords Childhood Perspective, Cinematic Techniques, Dehumanisation, Holocaust, Ideological Indoctrination, Peace Studies, Systemic Violence, Trauma
Field Arts > Movies / Music / TV
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-03-20
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.39270
Short DOI https://doi.org/g89vvs
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