The Zone of Interest

Name: The Zone of Interest
Director: Jonathan Glazer
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2023-01-01
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Christian Friedel, Sandra Hüller, Johann Karthaus, Luis Noah Witte, Lilli Falk

2023Dir. Jonathan Glazer1h 45m

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Runtime1h 45m

Released2023

Budget$15M

Box office$52.6M

DirectorJonathan Glazer

About This Movie

The Zone of Interest is a chilling exploration of domesticity set against one of history's darkest backdrops. Glazer well-crafted contrasts the mundane life of Rudolf Höss and his wife, Hedwig, with the horror looming just outside their home. The pacing is deliberate, allowing the unsettling atmosphere to seep in as they cultivate their garden, oblivious to the atrocity around them. The performances are hauntingly calm; Sandra Hüller as Hedwig presents a disturbing normalcy that lingers. The film's visuals, sparse yet evocative, convey a stark reality without leaning on excessive effects. This film is distinctive for its refusal to depict violence directly, instead focusing on the banality of evil in a way that's both compelling and discomforting.

Shot in Poland and the UK.Cinematography by Łukasz Żal.Screenplay by Jonathan Glazer and Martin Amis.Runtime: 111 minutes.