'The Zone of Interest' Nominated for Five Oscars, Offers Fresh Take on Holocaust

Critics laud Jonathan Glazer's film for its unique perspective and chilling portrayal of complicity in genocide.

Jonathan Glazer's film 'The Zone of Interest' offers a unique perspective on the Holocaust, focusing on the lives of Nazi commandant Rudolf Höss and his family next to Auschwitz, rather than the victims.
The film has been nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture, and has sparked discussions on its approach to depicting the Holocaust.
Critics praise the film for avoiding common pitfalls of Holocaust narratives, offering a chilling insight into the complicity and normalization of genocide.
The sound design plays a crucial role in conveying the horrors of Auschwitz, with ambient sounds of daily life punctuated by gunshots, screams, and the roar of crematoria.
The film challenges viewers to confront their own potential complicity in atrocities, moving beyond sympathy to a deeper, unsettling engagement with history.