The heartbreaking drama about a boy who befriends a prisoner on the other side of a concentration-camp fence was filmed in Hungary, where Budapest and the countryside recreated wartime Germany.
Where was The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas filmed?
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas was filmed in Budapest, Hungary and the Hungarian countryside.
Every The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas location, explained
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The city – Budapest
The family’s early home used Budapest, Hungary.
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The commandant’s house – near Budapest
The family’s new home used a house and studio around Budapest.
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The countryside – Hungary
The camp and rural scenes used the Hungarian countryside near Pusztavacs.
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Wartime Germany – the setting
The story is set in Nazi Germany during the Second World War.
Planning a visit
Budapest, Hungary – the film’s real production home – is a beautiful, historic, accessible city.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Fun Facts
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Filmed in Hungary The wartime story used Budapest and the Hungarian countryside.
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Based on a novel It adapts John Boyne’s bestselling book.
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A fence divides them Two boys meet on either side of a camp fence.
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Seen through a child The story unfolds through the eyes of a young boy.
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A devastating ending The film is known for its heartbreaking conclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas filmed?
In Budapest, Hungary and the Hungarian countryside.
Is it set in Hungary?
No – it’s set in wartime Germany, but filmed in Hungary.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Budapest is accessible.
Is it based on a book?
Yes – John Boyne’s novel.
When was it released?
2008.
