The Zone of Interest is a 2023 historical drama film written and directed by Jonathan Glazer (Under the Skin), loosely based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Martin Amis. A co-production between the United States, the United Kingdom, and Poland, the film centers on Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss and his wife as they strive to build a dream life next to the camp. It stars Sandra Hüller and Christian Friedel in the lead roles.
The Zone of Interest premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2023, to critical acclaim, winning the Grand Prix and the FIPRESCI Prize. It is set to have a limited release in the United States on December 8, 2023, by A24, before expanding a week later on December 15, 2023. It was selected as the British entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. Watch the official trailer below.