The Zone of Interest (2023)

Updated: May 23

PG-13 | 1hr 45min | 8/10 | #History #War #Drama

Parental Rating: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned, Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13.)

➱ STORYLINE:

"The Zone of Interest", released in 2023 is a story about Rudolf and Hedwig Höss who work to build a dream life for themselves and their family. The movie is based on a true story during World War II in Auschwitz where Rudolf is a commandant in this notorious German concentration camp.

➱ STAFF REVIEW:

"The Zone of Interest", based on a true story in Auschwitz, is a drama that delves into the intimate lives of commandant Rudolf Höss and his family in World War II. The commandant's wife and kids attempt to lead an idyllic lifestyle during the tragic era of the Holocaust. The film shows the support and apathy of the genocide among those suffering the fate of the concentration camp. The uniqueness of this emotional film reveals parallels to current events in the world.

➱ CREDITS:

Directed by: Jonathan Glazer

Written by: Jonathan Glazer

Produced by:

- James Wilson

- Ewa Puszczyńska

Starring:

- Christian Friedel

- Sandra Hüller

Cinematography: Łukasz Żal

Edited by: Paul Watts

Music by: Mica Levi