ZONE OF INTEREST

Friday, February 2, 2024105 mins16 P V,

Fun Facts of Movie

A Holocaust film unlike any other
Rather than showing the horrors directly, the film focuses on the everyday lives of a Nazi family living beside Auschwitz — making the story even more unsettling.

Directed by Jonathan Glazer
The film marks the long-awaited return of director Jonathan Glazer, known for visually bold films like Under the Skin.

Based on a novel by Martin Amis
The movie is inspired by the novel The Zone of Interest by Martin Amis, though the film takes a more minimalist and observational approach.

Sound plays a terrifying role
Much of the horror happens off-screen through sound design — distant screams, gunshots, trains, and industrial noise constantly remind viewers what’s happening beyond the walls.

Filmed near the real Auschwitz site
The production recreated the Höss family home near Auschwitz with careful historical detail to make the environment feel disturbingly authentic.