The Zone of Interest: A Harrowing Portrayal of Holocaust Horrors
Jonathan Glazer's historical drama, nominated for multiple Academy Awards, offers a chilling glimpse into the domestic life adjacent to Auschwitz.
- Jonathan Glazer's 'The Zone of Interest' is nominated for Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director, showcasing the domestic life of Auschwitz's commandant.
- The film, praised for its profound storytelling and chilling detachment, won the Grand Prix at Cannes Film Festival and three Baftas.
- Available for digital purchase, the movie highlights the banality of evil through the Höss family's oblivious lifestyle next to Auschwitz.
- Critics hail the film as a deeply unsettling masterpiece, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging evil amid the mundane.
- The Zone of Interest is based on the novel by Martin Amis and stars Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller in leading roles.