Summary

  • The Zone of Interest is a bone-chilling masterpiece that explores the horrifying normalcy of life next to Auschwitz during World War II.
  • Glazer captures the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust through subtle moments and contrasts, like a lipstick found in a pocket or casual acknowledgement of violence.
  • The film uses color and sound to unsettle the audience, contrasting the muted colors of domestic life with the bright flames of the crematorium and a vibrant red flower.