About The Zone of Interest
The Zone of Interest is a thought-provoking and haunting film that explores the complex and often disturbing relationship between the commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig. Set against the backdrop of one of the most notorious concentration camps in history, the film examines the couple's attempts to create a sense of normalcy and happiness in their lives, even as they are surrounded by unimaginable horror and suffering.
At the heart of the film is the couple's stunning and surreal home, which sits just a stone's throw away from the camp's gas chambers and crematoria. Despite the constant sounds of screaming and gunfire in the background, Hedwig goes about the business of creating a beautiful and idyllic home for her family. She lovingly tends to her garden, entertains guests, and even throws elaborate parties, all while her husband is responsible for overseeing the systematic murder of hundreds of thousands of people.
As the film unfolds, we see the gradual erosion of the couple's marriage and their sanity, as they are forced to confront the reality of their situation. Höss becomes increasingly consumed by his work, while Hedwig struggles to maintain her grip on reality. The film is a powerful exploration of the human capacity for denial, delusion, and cruelty, and it raises important questions about the nature of evil and the role of ordinary people in perpetuating horrific acts. Ultimately, The Zone of Interest is a haunting and unforgettable film that will leave viewers grappling with its complex and challenging themes long after the credits have rolled.
Full Cast of The Zone of Interest
Christian Friedel
plays Rudolf Höss
Sandra Hüller
plays Hedwig Höss
Johann Karthaus
plays Claus Höss
Luis Noah Witte
plays Hans Höss
Nele Ahrensmeier
plays Inge-Brigit Höss
Lilli Falk
plays Heideraud Höss
Anastazja Drobniak
plays Annagret Höss
Cecylia Pekala
plays Annagret Höss
Kalman Wilson
plays Annagret Höss
Medusa Knopf
plays Elfriede
Maximilian Beck
plays Schwarzer
Andrey Isaev
plays Bronek
Julia Babiarz
plays Young Polish Housemaid
Stephanie Petrowitz
plays Sophie
Martyna Poznanski
plays Marta
Zuzanna Kobiela
plays Aniela
Benjamin Utzerath
plays Fritz Sander, Topf & Sons
Thomas Neumann
plays Karl Prüfer, Topf & Sons
Klaudiusz Kaufmann
plays Obersturmbannführer Bischoff
Justyna Szklarska
plays Prisoner Gardener #1
Kacper Piwko
plays Prisoner Gardener #2
Marie Rosa Tietjen
plays Hedwig's Friend #1
Antje Falk
plays Hedwig's Friend #2
Jakub Sierenberg
plays SS Officer #1
Joerg Sierenberg
plays SS Officer #2
Joerg Giessler
plays SS Officer #3
Heiko Lange
plays SS Officer #4
Marek Łukasik
plays SS Officer #5
Bernhard Schirmer
plays SS Horseman
Julia Polaczek
plays Aleksandra Bystroń-Kołodziejczyk
Shenja Lacher
plays Gauleiter Fritz Bracht (voice)
Imogen Kogge
plays Hedwig's Mother
Wiktoria Wisniewska
plays Heideraud's School Friend
Paulina Burzyk
plays Claus' Girlfriend
Anna Marciniszyn
plays Redheaded Woman
Agnieszka Wierny
plays Aleksandra's Mother
Patryk Mika
plays Polish Partisan at Table
Tomasz Piwko
plays Kapo Bohner
Carsten Koch
plays War-Wounded Soldier #1
Heinz Nielow
plays War-Wounded Soldier #2
Christine Schröder
plays Woman in Park with Dog
Marnius Fislage
plays Höss' Adjutant
Ralph Herforth
plays Oswald Pohl
Daniel Holzberg
plays Gerhard Maurer
Rainer Haustein
plays Richard Glücks
Daniel Hoffman
plays Dr. Meindl, Steyr-Daimier-Puch
Wolfgang Lampl
plays Hans Burger
Oscar Lebeck
plays Glücks' Adjutant
Christian Willy
plays SS Doctor
Freya Kreutzkam
plays Eleanor Pohl
Leo Meier
plays IKL Announcer (voice)
Barbara Koszałka
plays Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Cleaner
Izabela Bara
plays Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Cleaner
Anna Kuwik
plays Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Cleaner
Mariola Karczewska
plays Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Cleaner
Halina Drzymota
plays Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Cleaner
Dominika Matonóg
plays Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Cleaner
Ewelina Kaczor
plays Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Cleaner
Małgorzata Żurek
plays Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Cleaner
Barbara Jakubowska
plays Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Cleaner
Elżbieta Bronka
plays Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Cleaner
Zuzanna Janusik
plays Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Cleaner
Sascha Maaz
plays Arthur Liebehenschel (uncredited)
Ralf Zillmann
plays Hoffmann (uncredited)
Christopher Manavi
plays Minor Role (uncredited)
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