8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Zone of Interest (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Judaism: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis critiques the systemic normalization of evil and complicity within political systems, challenging viewers to confront moral responsibility through a lens that emphasizes societal structures and the banality of evil, aligning with progressive analytical frameworks.
The film features traditional casting, intentionally focusing on a historically homogenous group to reflect its thematic concentration on racial purity ideology. However, its narrative strongly critiques the traditional power structures and actions of the Nazi family, portraying them negatively as perpetrators of historical atrocities.
Secondary
The film implicitly portrays Judaism positively by unequivocally condemning the Nazi regime and the atrocities committed against Jewish people. While not directly depicting Jewish characters or practices, the narrative's focus on the perpetrators' complicity and the implied horrors of Auschwitz positions the audience to sympathize with the victimized religion and condemn the bigotry it faced.
The Zone of Interest does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative remains focused on the Höss family and the historical context of the Holocaust, without exploring broader social identities or movements, resulting in no depiction of LGBTQ+ elements.
The Zone of Interest does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely dedicated to depicting the lives of a Nazi commandant and his family adjacent to Auschwitz, focusing on historical and moral themes unrelated to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film accurately portrays historical figures and characters from its source novel with their established genders, consistent with the period setting and narrative focus. There are no instances where a canonically or historically male character is portrayed as female, or vice versa.
The film depicts real historical figures from the Nazi regime and the Holocaust. All characters are portrayed consistent with their documented historical race, with no instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.0
Critic Ratings
9.3
9.2
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