The Zone of Interest

2023 • 104 minutes

About this movie

The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp. A hypnotic and deeply chilling masterpiece from filmmaker Jonathan Glazer (Under the Skin), starring Sandra Hüller and Christian Friedel. Winner of the Grand Prix at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

Ratings and reviews

Never knew who, what, where, or why of any part of the movie. So many singular scenes with noise and random scenes. I watched because I heard the sound designer make it sound like this was a really sensitive, thought provoking movie. I kept watching only because I thought there would be an amazing reveal at the end. Nope... watched about 7 minutes of Rudolph Hoss descend steps, stopping to puke and spit every now and then. Did he have a sudden turn of conscience? Not likely. Hated it.

Powerful in its quiet intensity & one's ability to deny reality.

great movie to be shown in schools