Activity 1
As a child, Bruno is - to an extent - protected from the reality of what is happening outside his own front door. But does this mean he is entirely innocent, or do you think Bruno chooses what he wants to see? Look closely at the following still images from the film to draw your own conclusions.
Look closely at this still image taken from the film.
- Can you see anything in this shot to suggest Bruno's youth or his innocence? Make a detailed list of everything you notice.
- Is there anything here to indicate that Bruno might be doing something he is not supposed to do?
Infer and deduce
- What might Bruno be about to do, or what might he have just done?
- Do you think he is coming in the door or going out?
Justify your theories using details from the image.