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entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

"Jonathan Glazer's Oscars Speech Sparks Controversy and Support in Hollywood and Beyond"

Jonathan Glazer's Oscar acceptance speech for Best International Feature Film has sparked backlash from over a thousand Hollywood figures, but he has found support from some in the entertainment industry, including actress Zoe Kazan, director Boots Riley, band Massive Attack, and directors Asif Kapadia and Jesse Peretz. The surprising support also came from Auschwitz Memorial Director Dr. Piotr M. A. Cywiński, who praised Glazer's speech as a universal moral warning against dehumanization and emphasized that Zone of Interest is primarily a profound warning about humanity and its nature.

via Deadline|

#backlash #entertainment #hollywood

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"Controversy Erupts Over Jonathan Glazer's 'Zone of Interest' Oscars Speech"

Jonathan Glazer's acceptance speech at the Oscars for his film "The Zone of Interest" has drawn condemnation from about 475 Jewish entertainment industry professionals who signed a letter denouncing his remarks. The letter refutes the use of Jewishness to draw moral equivalence between the Holocaust and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and criticizes the portrayal of Israel as an occupier. Glazer's speech referenced dehumanization and the conflict in Israel, dedicating his award to a girl named Alexandria.

via Deadline|

#condemnation-letter #entertainment #holocaust

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Danny Cohen's Disagreement with Jonathan Glazer's Oscar Speech"

Danny Cohen, the executive producer and co-financier of "The Zone of Interest," has publicly disagreed with director Jonathan Glazer's 2024 Oscars acceptance speech, which addressed the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Cohen defended the film as a "great piece of art" but expressed that Glazer's speech upset many people, particularly in the Jewish community. Cohen emphasized his unwavering support for Israel and criticized Glazer for choosing the wrong time and place to voice opposition to the conflict, stating that it lacked proper context and was a distraction from the film's artistic merit.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#danny-cohen #entertainment #israel-hamas-conflict

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Controversy Surrounding Jonathan Glazer's Oscar Speech and Its Impact on Jewish Community"

The Zone of Interest, directed by Johnathan Glazer, will be released on Max streaming service on April 5, 2024, following its success at the Oscars where it won awards for International Feature Film and Best Sound. The film offers a chilling perspective on the Holocaust, depicting the lives of Rudolf Höss and his wife living next to a concentration camp. Viewers can also watch it on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.

via IGN|

#a24 #entertainment #max

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"Director Jonathan Glazer's Take on 'Zone of Interest' and the Holocaust Film Genre"

Director Jonathan Glazer expresses skepticism towards people making Holocaust films, stating that he is suspicious of their intentions. Glazer's comments come in the context of his film "Zone of Interest," which is set in a concentration camp. He emphasizes the need for caution and sensitivity when approaching such sensitive subject matter.

via Financial Times|

#director #entertainment #holocaust-films

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Star-Studded 'Zone of Interest' Screening Boosts A24's Oscar Campaign with Malia Obama and Pedro Pascal

Malia Obama, Pedro Pascal, and other notable figures attended the first Los Angeles screening of A24's holocaust drama "The Zone of Interest." Despite ongoing Hollywood strikes, the event drew a crowd of industry professionals, including directors and actors. The film, directed by Jonathan Glazer, has received positive reviews for its chilling and profound portrayal of a Nazi commander family living near Auschwitz. As the strikes continue to impact the industry, questions arise about future screenings for struck companies and the involvement of guild members with certain studios.

via Variety|

#entertainment #hollywood-strikes #malia-obama

movies2 years ago•3 min saved

Jonathan Glazer's 'Zone of Interest' receives standing ovation at Cannes for audacious Holocaust drama.

Jonathan Glazer's film "Zone of Interest," loosely adapted from Martin Amis' novel, tells the story of Rudolf Höss, the camp commandant of the Auschwitz concentration camp and his family living just over the wall. The film received a warm reception and glowing reviews at its premiere at Cannes. Glazer worked with researchers who went through survivor testimonies and production designer Chris Oddy visited Auschwitz and the Höss home. The film will be released by A24 in the U.S. after its in-competition premiere at Cannes.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#a24 #cannes #holocaust