Jojo Rabbit (2019) is a critically acclaimed dark comedy-drama and satirical film written and directed by Taika Waititi

. Set during World War II, the story follows a lonely German boy whose worldview is upended when he discovers his mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their home. Synopsis & Key Themes

(played by Waititi), to guide him. His fanatical beliefs are challenged when he meets Elsa, the Jewish girl his mother, Rosie, is secretly sheltering in their attic. Satire with Heart

: Johannes "Jojo" Betzler is a 10-year-old member of the Hitler Youth who relies on his imaginary friend, a buffoonish version of Adolf Hitler