Talking about Jonathan Glazer’s Auschwitz-set film The Zone of Interest this week was both really hard and in many ways very easy. Easy because it’s a masterclass in sound design and unusual cinematography choices. Obviously film students should be studying this for years to come. But this is no easy watch- a film that leaves you questioning humanity and resonates harder now than ever. We discuss the effect the film had on us, how Glazer pulled it off and the incredible reception it's had.
The Zone of Interest (2023) was directed by Jonathan Glazer and is loosely based off Martin Amis' 2014 novel of the same name. Starring Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller, the film won the Oscars for Best International Feature Film and Best Sound at the 2024 Academy Awards.
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Frank Film Club is the club for lovers and makers of film. From shots and dialogue to casting and score, we unpack little-known indies, box office smashes, documentaries, foreign language and everything in between. Hosted by actor and producer, Maisie Williams, casting director Hannah Marie Williams, and filmmaker and producer, Lowri Roberts. Come and join us as we navigate the mad world of film.
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Film Intro + Catch Up
3:01 - Initial thoughts
10:58 - Context + background to the plot
15:46 - Sandra Hüller’s perspective on film’s impact
17:55 - How to deal with fictionalising history in a story?
22:13 - Filmmaking techniques
24:31 - The film’s soundscape
27:30 - Improvisation vs. scripted scenes
29:41 - The performances
30:56 - The set design
33:08 - Critical reception + award nominations
34:58 - Final thoughts
17 авг 2024
