The Zone of Interest (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Zone of Interest (film) |
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| Directed by | Jonathan Glazer |
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| Written by | Jonathan Glazer |
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| Music by | Mica Levi |
| Cinematography | Łukasz Żal |
| Editing by | Paul Watts |
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| Release date(s) | 19 May 2023 (Cannes) 15 December 2023 (United States) 2 February 2024 (United Kingdom) 9 February 2024 (Poland) |
| Running time | 105 minutes |
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| Money made | $24.2 million |
The Zone of Interest is a 2023 film that tells a historical story. It was written and directed by Jonathan Glazer. The movie was made by companies from the UK and Poland.
The story is inspired by a 2014 book by Martin Amis. This book was also based on real events. The film stars German actors Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller. They play Rudolf Höss, a commander from the Nazi Party, and his wife, Hedwig. They live with their family in a house right next to the Auschwitz concentration camp.
The Zone of Interest was first shown at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2023. It received a lot of praise. The film won the Grand Prix and the FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes. It was also named one of the top five international films of 2023.
The movie won three BAFTAs, including Best Film Not in the English Language. It also won Academy Awards for Best International Feature and Best Sound. It was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards.
About the Film
This film shows the daily life of a family living very close to a famous historical site. It explores how people can live seemingly normal lives next to terrible events. The movie uses a unique way of telling its story. It focuses on what is seen and heard, rather than showing direct violence.
The Story
The film follows Rudolf Höss and his wife, Hedwig. They have a family and live in a nice house with a garden. Their home is right next to the Auschwitz concentration camp. Rudolf Höss was a real person who was in charge of the camp.
The movie shows their family life, like Hedwig tending her garden or the children playing. But in the background, you can hear sounds from the camp. This creates a strong contrast between their peaceful home and the horrors happening nearby. The film makes viewers think about how people can ignore or become used to terrible things.
Main Actors
The two main actors are Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller.
- Christian Friedel plays Rudolf Höss.
- Sandra Hüller plays Hedwig Höss.
Other actors play their children and other people connected to their lives.
Film Release and Awards
The Zone of Interest was first shown at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in France. It was a big event and the film received a long standing ovation. At Cannes, it won the Grand Prix, which is a very important award. It also won the FIPRESCI Prize and the Cannes Soundtrack Award.
Later, the film was shown in North America at the Telluride Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival. It was released in a few cinemas in the US on December 15, 2023. It came out in the UK on February 2, 2024, and in Poland on February 9, 2024. You could also watch it online starting February 20.
When director Jonathan Glazer accepted his Oscar, he dedicated the film to Aleksandra Bystroń-Kołodziejczyk. She was a Polish resistance worker during World War II.
See also
- In Spanish: The Zone of Interest para niños
