The Tin Drum (Die Blechtromme)

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this film follows the life of Oskar Matzerath, a boy who decides to stop growing at the age of three as a form of protest against the adult world. Armed with his tin drum, Oskar uses his piercing scream to shatter glass and disrupt the lives of those around him. The movie, directed by Volker Schlöndorff, is an adaptation of the novel by Günter Grass and won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Starring David Bennent as Oskar, it explores themes of innocence, rebellion, and the absurdity of war. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.