Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
German
First release
December 15, 2023
Production companies
A24, Access Entertainment, Film4 Productions, House Productions, Instytucja Filmowa „Silesia-Film”, Access Industries
Based on
The Zone of Interest
Awards
Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director, Gilde Film Price, FIPRESCI Prize of the Festival de Cannes, Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, Robert Award for Best Non-American Film
Setting
Auschwitz
Filming locations
Katowice, Oświęcim, Książ Castle and park complex, Jelenia Góra
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- The Rio Grind Film Festival 2026
- César Awards 2025 generic - Meilleur Film Étranger ★ Meilleur Film Étranger
- Academy Awards 2024 academy_award ★ Won: Best International Feature Film; Best Sound
- BAFTA Awards 2024 generic ★ won: Best Film Not in the English Language, Best Sound, Outstanding British Film. nominated: Best Director, Best Supporting Actress (Sandra Hüller), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Production Design
- Independent Spirit Awards 2024 generic - Best International
- Monza Film Fest 2024
- Camerimage 2023 generic - Main Competition ★ FIPRESCI Award (Best Film)
- Cannes Film Festival 2023 generic
- European Film Awards 2023 generic - European Film / Director / Screenwriter nominee
- Festival du Nouveau Cinéma 2023 - The Essentials
- L'Étrange Festival 2023 - Séances spéciales
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2023
- New York Film Festival 2023 generic - Main Slate
- Telluride Film Festival 2023 generic - Main Program
- Toronto International Film Festival 2023 generic
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q115993222 |
| IMDb | tt7160372 |
| TMDB | 467244 |
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
