Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden beside the camp.Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden beside the camp.Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife Hedwig strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden beside the camp.
- Won 2 Oscars
- 58 wins & 163 nominations total
Slava the Dog
- Dilla
- (as Slava)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaHedwig 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 the prisoners.
- GoofsIn the film, Höss' birthday celebration appears to happen during the summer. Hoss was actually born on November 25. Flowers would not be blooming in November, nor would anyone be swimming outdoors.
- Quotes
Hedwig Höss: I could have my husband spread your ashes across the fields of Babice.
- Crazy creditsAfter the opening title card fades, the screen stays black for over two minutes
- ConnectionsFeatured in 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards (2024)
- SoundtracksChinesische Straßenserenade
Written by Ludwig Seide
Performed by students from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Conducted by Oriol Sans
Arranged by Members of the Auschwitz I Men's Orchestra
Licensed with kind permission of Richard Birnbach GmbH & Co. KG & University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Featured review
This incandescent film portrays the idyllic life that the family of Nazi commandant Rudolf Hoss enjoyed in a sumptuous house right next to the concentration camp in Auschwitz right in the middle of the Holocaust. There is very little soundtrack and it all unfolds at a deliberate pace that is in keeping with Jonathan Glazer's slow-burn, disquieting style. A rigorous sense of order and calm is prevalent throughout.
We never actually see any of the Holocaust taking place even though it's right next door. The barbarism and butchery are only apparent from the screams in the distance or from fires at night or smoke during the daytime. The pristine, lush surroundings of this family bely the mass extermination that is taking place in the immediate vicinity. It's a masterful work in which conveys horrible events by leaving them to the imagination.
A repeat viewing might be helpful as subtitles in this film are sometimes rapid-fire. But overall, this is an extraordinary and memorable film from start to finish. Recommended to everyone, without exception.
We never actually see any of the Holocaust taking place even though it's right next door. The barbarism and butchery are only apparent from the screams in the distance or from fires at night or smoke during the daytime. The pristine, lush surroundings of this family bely the mass extermination that is taking place in the immediate vicinity. It's a masterful work in which conveys horrible events by leaving them to the imagination.
A repeat viewing might be helpful as subtitles in this film are sometimes rapid-fire. But overall, this is an extraordinary and memorable film from start to finish. Recommended to everyone, without exception.
- PotassiumMan
- Dec 16, 2023
- Permalink
- How long is The Zone of Interest?Powered by Alexa
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- Zona de interés
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $15,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $8,659,464
- Gross worldwide
- $52,798,026
- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content