At the 96th Academy Awards on March 10, 2024, Jonathan Glazer accepted the Oscar for Best International Feature Film for The Zone of Interest. This film presents Auschwitz's narrative through the lens of both genocide and settler-colonialism. In his speech, Glazer linked the past atrocities with current violence against Palestinians, urging audiences to recognize the impact of dehumanization. He emphasized the importance of confronting these issues in present contexts, connecting the historic Holocaust to ongoing conflicts, while highlighting the moral responsibilities that arise from such reflections.
Jonathan Glazer stated, "All our choices were made to reflect and confront us in the present, not to say look what they did then, rather look at what we do now." His remarks connect historical events to current social issues, emphasizing the continuity of dehumanization processes and the implications of occupation.
He further elaborated, "Right now we stand here as men who refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people," highlighting the critical intersections between identity, history, and contemporary geopolitics.
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