#thezoneofinterest

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I just watched The Zone of Interest (2023), my rating is: ★★★★★★★★☆☆

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🎞️ The Zone of Interest (2023) 🎥Jonathan Glazer 📷Łukasz Żal

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The 2024 Academy Awards ceremony may be over, but the controversy surrounding Jonathan Glazer's acceptance speech for Best International Feature for "The Zone of Interest" continues to simmer. Glazer's comments, which equated the dehumanization of the Holocaust with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, ignited a firestorm of debate. Adding another layer of complexity to the issue is the revelation that Glazer did not clear his speech with co-producer Len Blavatnik, a prominent billionaire with seemingly contradictory stances on the Middle East. A Speech Fraught with Tension Glazer's speech centered on the film's exploration of dehumanization. However, his remarks took a sharp turn when he declared, "We stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people." This statement drew immediate criticism, with many interpreting it as a denial of Jewish identity. While some offered the benefit of the doubt, acknowledging the possibility of a poorly phrased statement, the damage was done. Glazer was accused of exploiting Jewish suffering to make a political point. The Producer in the Spotlight: Len Blavatnik and a History of Complexities Standing alongside Glazer on stage was co-producer Len Blavatnik, a figure whose own background adds a layer of intrigue to the situation. The 66-year-old billionaire, born Jewish in Soviet Ukraine, maintains both British and American citizenship. He has a history of supporting both Israeli and Jewish causes, including donations to the National Library of Israel and Birthright Israel. Interestingly, Blavatnik also owns a controlling stake in an Israeli television channel. A Disconnect Between Producer and Director? Despite his seemingly pro-Israel stance, Blavatnik reportedly did not endorse Glazer's speech. A spokesperson for Blavatnik confirmed this, stating that while Blavatnik is proud of the film, he was not consulted about the speech and does not want to detract from the movie's message. This revelation raises questions about the level of communication between Blavatnik and Glazer, and whether they truly shared the same vision for the film's impact. A Web of Financial Ties and Creative Freedom Blavatnik's business ventures further complicate the picture. His company, Access Entertainment, holds a significant stake in Warner Music Group, where he serves as vice chairman. Access also co-finances films with A24, a production company known for its association with directors who hold views critical of Israel's policies. This financial web creates a situation where Blavatnik, seemingly a supporter of Israel, ends up indirectly backing filmmakers whose views on the Middle East differ sharply from his own. Unanswered Questions and a Lingering Controversy The controversy surrounding Glazer's speech and Blavatnik's silence exposes the complexities of navigating art, politics, and personal beliefs. While Glazer may have intended to condemn the use of historical trauma for political gain, his execution was clumsy and offensive. Blavatnik's position remains unclear, leaving many to wonder about his true stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Ultimately, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges of reconciling personal convictions with the realities of the entertainment industry. FAQs Q: What was controversial about Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech? A: Glazer's comments equated the dehumanization of the Holocaust with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and some interpreted his statement as a denial of his Jewish identity. Q: Did Len Blavatnik endorse Jonathan Glazer's speech? A: No, Blavatnik did not approve the speech beforehand and distanced himself from its content. Q: How does Len Blavatnik's background relate to the controversy? A: Blavatnik is a Jewish billionaire who supports both Israel and Jewish causes, yet his company finances films by directors critical of Israel's policies. This creates a sense of dissonance.

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(via Oscar 2024: vincitori e vinti)

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Più che un film è un'esperienza. Fidatevi. TASCRIZIONE [ENG translation below] The Zone of Interest, La Zona di Interesse è un film agghiacciante.Vabbè, allora, nella mia vita avrò visto migliaia di film, anche perché andare al cinema mi piace tantissimo, poi perlomeno un periodo sono stata una assiduissima frequentatrice di festival cinematografici, quindi film ne ho visto di tutti i tipi, tutti i colori, però non avevo mai visto un film come La Zona di Interesse, The Zone of Interest, appunto un film agghiacciante, molto interessante non solo dal punto di vista del contenuto per come viene affrontato l'argomento trattato, ma anche dal punto di vista stilistico e dal punto di vista più prettamente tecnico. Il suono è un elemento fondamentale, diciamo che in tutto il film il suono è uno dei protagonisti che aiuta a rendere ancora più agghiacciante quello che viene raccontato, l'uso persistente, mischiato di suoni e effetti sonori, cose che potrebbero sembrare musica, il modo in cui a qualcuno si sentono le parole, si sente qualcuno che parla, si sentono altre persone 'non parlare'. Non voglio scendere nei dettagli perché non voglio rovinarvi la sorpresa o l'effetto che fa vedere questo film per la prima volta, sicuramente andrò a vederlo per una seconda volta perché è uno di quei film che dopo che l'hai visto ti rimane dentro e continui a pensarci infatti quando sono andata a vederlo poi la notte sono tornata a casa ero così emotivamente coinvolta che mi sono messa a cercare in lungo e in largo articoli scritti sul film, podcast che parlassero del film, analisi, appunto perché era notte, ero a casa e dormivano tutti, avevo bisogno di parlare di questo film, perché sì, se non avete ancora avuto la possibilità di andarlo a vedere, fatevi un regalo per la vostra vita e andate a vederlo perché è un film che non si dimentica. E quando voi pensate, non vi dico nemmeno di cosa parla, io non sapevo di cosa parlasse, se l'avessi saputo non sarei andata probabilmente perché avrei detto, no non un altro film su questo argomento, uff abbiamo già visto tutto, ci hanno già raccontato tutto in tutti i modi possibili e immaginabili, ecco mi sarei persa un'esperienza. È banale dirlo ma è un'esperienza andare a film, abbandonatevici, lasciatevi trasportare da quali che siano le emozioni che vi assalgono e poi, non lo so, andate a vederlo una seconda volta, sicuramente questo è quello che farò io, un film potente, un film che sì, rimane. TRANSLATION The Zone of Interest is a chilling film. Well, then, in my life I must have seen thousands of films, also because I love going to the cinema so much, then at least for a period I was a very assiduous frequenter of film festivals, so I have seen films of all types, all colors, however I had never seen a film like The Zone of Interest, The Zone of Interest, precisely a chilling film, very interesting not only from the point of view of the content for how the topic is addressed, but also from the stylistic point of view and from the more strictly technical point of view, the sound is a fundamental element,let's say that throughout the film the sound is one of the protagonists that helps to make even more chilling what is being told, the persistent use, mixed with sounds and sound effects, things that could seem like music, the way in which someone hears the words, you hear someone talking, you hear other people 'not talking', I don't want to go into details because I don't want to ruin the surprise or the effect that seeing this film for the first time makes,surely I will go to see it a second time because it is one of those films that after you have seen it stays with you and you keep thinking about it in fact when I went to see it then at night I came home I was so emotionally involved that I started looking far and wide for articles written about the film, podcasts that talked about the film, analysis,precisely because it was night, I was home and everyone was sleeping, I needed to talk about this film, because yes, if you haven't had the chance to go and see it yet, give yourself a gift for your life and go and see it because it is a film that you will never forget. And when you think, I won't even tell you what it's about, I didn't know what it was about, if I had known I probably wouldn't have gone because I would have said, no not another film on this subject, ugh we've already seen everything, they've already told us everything in every possible and imaginable way, here I would have missed an experience. It's banal to say it but it's an experience to go to the movies, abandon yourself, let yourself be carried away by whatever emotions you feel, and then, I don't know, go see it a second time, surely that's what I'll do, a powerful film, a film that yes, it stays with you.

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REVIEW: The Zone of Interest is a haunting, chilling, captivating and visceral experience of a film, with excellent performances, brilliant direction, and particularly masterful sound design. Among the very best films of 2023.

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Acabei de assistir a The Zone of Interest (2023).

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The Zone of Interest (12): A Hum-Drum Life Alongside Horror? It's Still Hum-Drum.

#Onemannsmovies #filmreview of "The Zone of Interest". #TheZoneOfInterest. A complex film but - sorry - I found it a bit dull. 3.5/5.

A One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Zone of Interest” (2024). A 12-certificate film about the Holocaust that shows none of the horror? That was highly intriguing to me going into this new one from Jonathan Glazer. Does the film have a powerful message?: definitely yes. Is it an interesting film to watch?: Hmm, less so. As such, I find myself really struggling to rate this one. Bob the Movie…

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(Matías Antonio Bombal)

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The Zone of Interest gets new trailer, releases December 15

A new trailer has been released for The Zone of Interest, which is set to release December 15, 2023.

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.

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The Zone of Interest | Official Trailer | Sandra Hüller , Christian Frie...

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Cannes Film Festival 2023 Film Lineup - KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY, THE IDOL, & More https://film-book.com/cannes-film-festival-2023-film-lineup/?feed_id=143235&_unique_id=643a0fde15e09

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Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall is such a daringly compelling, and ambiguous film that deserves its recognition. Best Actress nominee and The Zone of Interest’s Sandra Huller is astounding, as were Swann Arlaud and Milo Machado-Graner who were brave to be the only Oscar attendees wearing Palestine flag pins. #anatomyofafall #justinetriet #sandrahüller #bestactress #thezoneofinterest #swannarlaud #milomachadograner #oscars2024 @schiaparelli #freepalestine