This year, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is turning ten years old. Since its release in 2008, the film has become something of a “modern classic.” Educators commonly show it in schools as a teaching tool and, even though it is historical fiction, it’s often held in the same esteem as films such as Schindler’s List. The music is subtle, intimate, and humble. It’s not one of Horner’s best-known scores, and yet many Horner fans declare it as their favorite. Mark Herman, screenwriter and director of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, graciously agreed to share memories of making[...]
