It's absolutely enthralling, it speaks to so many themes in such a unique way. I don't know why it isn't talked about more. It gives us a unique historical perspective of WW2. I found it so interesting how a lot of the movie was just carrying on and waiting for the Americans to show up and the war to end. Most WW2 movies featuring a child protagonist (Lauft Junge Lauft, Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Come And See) for example are mostly focused on extreme drama or struggle. This film, through the eyes of child protagonist, although definitely went through many hardships, expressed child-like naivety in a super potent way in the lense of the war.