The Tin Drum

"The Tin Drum" is a 1979 German film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, based on the novel of the same name by Günter Grass. The movie tells the story of a young boy named Oskar Matzerath who decides to stop growing at the age of three and communicates primarily by banging on his tin drum. As he witnesses the rise of Nazism in Germany, Oskar's drumming becomes a symbol of protest and defiance. The film explores themes of war, innocence, and the impact of historical events on individuals.