Director: Jonathan Glazer
Cinematographer: Lukasz Zal
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 105 Minutes
🔸 The Zone of Interest is a film that is very clear about what it wants to do. It shows the normal, comfortable life of a Nazi family living beside a concentration camp, while the horror itself is never shown directly. The film focuses on daily routines, family moments, and ordinary conversations. The idea is to show how evil can exist alongside normal life, and how people can ignore cruelty when it does not disturb their comfort. This concept is strong and disturbing, but the film keeps the viewer at a distance from the beginning.
🔸 From a technical point of view, the film is very well made. The cinematography is cold, clean, and controlled, often using static shots that make the house and surroundings feel lifeless. The sound design is the most powerful element. Screams, gunshots, and mechanical noises are heard constantly in the background, reminding us of what is happening beyond the walls. These sounds are effective and unsettling, especially in the first half. The performances are intentionally flat and emotionless, which supports the idea of moral emptiness, but also makes the characters feel more like symbols than people.
🔸 The biggest weakness of the film is that it does not grow or change much as it goes on. The message is clear very early, and the film keeps repeating the same idea without adding new emotional or narrative layers. Because of this, the impact slowly fades instead of becoming stronger. The emotional distance feels intentional, but it also makes the experience feel cold and tiring. While The Zone of Interest is serious, controlled, and intellectually strong, it did not move me deeply. It feels more like a statement to observe than a story to feel.
Verdict : Good
DC Rating : 3.5/5
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