The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (film) The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (film) The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (released as The Boy in the Striped Pajamas in the United States) is a 2008 British American historical drama film set in World War II, based on John Boyne’s 2006 novel of the same name. Written and Directed by Mark Herman, produced by BBC Films and Heyday Films, and distributed by Miramax, the film stars Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Asa Butterfield, and Jack Scanlon. It was released on 12 September 2008 in the United Kingdom. The Holocaust drama relates the horror of a World War II Nazi
Boy in Static described as "an impressive one-man symphony" by "The Boston Globe" and "a ballad of electronic snaps and true dream-pop vocals" by "URB". Many magazines noted its influences by 1990s shoegaze bands such as Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine, with its ""Loveless" fascination" ("Remix"). In 2007 and 2008, Boy in Static toured with the band Freezepop. Both Chen and Ross also performed as members of Freezepop on this tour. Boy in Static released the third album, "Candy Cigarette", on Fake Four Inc and Circle Into Square in 2009. In 2010, Alexander Chen released an album under the name The Consulate General,