'Toyland' was made in 2007. This story is a German perspective on the events caused by the Holocaust of the Jews during World War II. I like this movie very much. There are two reasons. First, it depicts the purity of children and the dangers created by their purity. Heinrich's mother lies to him that David is going to Toyland. Then he believes in Toyland and wants to go there himself. There is a contradiction in the lies she tells for him that put him in danger. I was as nervous as his mother during the scene where he is not in bed in the morning. The second reason is that the scene where Heinrich's mother and David's mother have an eye-to-eye conversation is overwhelming. There is a sense of tension and I feel as if I am there. I also liked the irony in the fact that the Nazi soldiers could not tell Jews from the rest at all. There are so many fascinating aspects to this film that it is hard to believe it is only 14 minutes long. I think people should watch 'Toyland.'
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