'The Zone of Interest' and 'American Fiction' Debut to High Expectations
Both films, praised for their unique approaches and strong performances, have already garnered Golden Globe nominations.
- Jonathan Glazer's film 'The Zone of Interest', a unique portrayal of the Holocaust, opens in select theaters, following its successful premiere at Cannes where it won the Grand Prix and the FIPRESCI Prize.
- The film, which focuses on the daily life of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his family, has been praised for its chilling and mundane depiction of a Nazi household.
- 'The Zone of Interest' also received Golden Globe nominations for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Motion Picture Non-English, and Soundtrack.
- Cord Jefferson's satirical comedy 'American Fiction' also debuts, based on the novel '2001 Erasure' by Percival Everett, it confronts cultural stereotypes and has received Golden Globe nominations for Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and Actor for Jeffrey Wright.
- Other notable releases include 'Immediate Family', a music documentary tracking the rise of legendary session musicians, and 'Poor Things' starring Emma Stone which expands after a strong limited opening and seven Golden Globe nominations.