Dir. Taika Waititi · Starring Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Taika Waititi, Sam Rockwell, Rebel Wilson · Music Michael Giacchino
“An anti-hate satire.”
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Jojo, a lonely German boy during World War II has his world shaken when he learns that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Influenced by a buffoonish imaginary version of Adolf Hitler, he begins to question his beliefs and confront the conflict between propaganda and his own humanity.
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This film feels like a vibrant, yet deeply poignant, journey through childhood innocence amidst the absurdities of war. It's a darkly comedic, bittersweet fable that balances its irreverent humor with genuine heart, leaving you with a sense of hope and the quiet power of human connection, even in the bleakest times.
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