Question 1

What is the central tension in The Zone of Interest?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Which major film festival first premiered The Zone of Interest in 2023?

Accepted Answer

It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023.

Question 3

What does Hedwig's reference to 'Canada' mock in the film?

Accepted Answer

Hedwig tells her friends she got a coat from 'Canada,' mocking another woman who thought she meant the country. Kanada was the name given to Auschwitz's vast storehouse of goods confiscated from prisoners.

Question 4

How did director Jonathan Glazer capture scenes to immerse the actors?

Accepted Answer

Glazer used up to five fixed cameras in the house and garden with no visible crew, so actors didn't know if they were being shot in close-up or wide, immersing them in a realistic environment.

Question 5

What awards did The Zone of Interest win in 2024?

Accepted Answer

It won awards at the BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, Independent Spirit Awards, London Critics Circle Film Awards, and Academy Awards in 2024.

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