"The Zone of Interest": Unveiling the Banality of Evil in a Powerful Holocaust Drama

Jonathan Glazer's historical drama "The Zone of Interest," inspired by Martin Amis' novel, is a critical success, winning awards at Cannes and making the Oscar shortlist. The film, set outside Auschwitz during the Holocaust, follows the lives of the commandant and his wife as they strive for a dream life. Glazer, who spent two years researching the area's history, aims to humanize the characters and highlight the capacity for evil in humans. The screenplay for the film is available to read.