The Zone of Interest - How Sound Makes Its Screenplay Unique
In this video essay, we delve into the nuanced and captivating use of sound in Jonathan Glazer's "The Zone of Interest" (distributed by A24), analyzing its pivotal role right from the screenplay, probably even before the screenplay - in the original idea itself. This film, lauded with the 2024 Academy Award for 'Best Sound' and 'Best International Film' exemplifies how auditory elements can be written to be intricately woven into the narrative fabric, starting from the script itself.
Movies and TV Shows used as case study:
'The Zone of Interest" (2023)
Directed by: Jonathan Glazer
Writers: Jonathan Glazer, Martin Amis
Stars: Christian Friedel, Sandra Hüller, Johann Karthaus
Distributed by: A24
"The Teachers Lounge" (2023)
Original title: Das Lehrerzimmer
Directed by: Ilker Çatak
Writers: Johannes Duncker, Ilker Çatak
Stars: Leonie Benesch, Anne-Kathrin Gummich, Rafael Stachowiak
🔍 Video Highlights:
A detailed breakdown of the screenplay's dual storylines: the visible and the audible
Quantitative analysis of sound references within the script
Comparative study with other Academy Award-nominated screenplays, specifically 'The Teachers Lounge', also nominated for the 2024 Academy Award 'Best International Film'
Examination of Jonathan Glazer’s detailed sound descriptions and their narrative impact
📊 Key Insights:
The genesis and evolution of sound design from script to screen
The screenplay’s role in creating a macabre and immersive auditory experience
The significance of precise sound notation in enhancing diegetic storytelling
📚 Academic Discussion Points:
The correlation between screenplay sound descriptions and audience perception
The methodological approach to integrating sound into screenplay structure
The impact of sound on narrative tension and viewer engagement
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Outstanding content Alexander, this is pure quality 😮
@TheItalianScreenwriter
Ай бұрын
Thanks mate, glad you enjoy it
What a truly fascinating and incredibly creative use of sound in a script. A well deserved Oscar indeed!
@TheItalianScreenwriter
Ай бұрын
100% agreed.
Amazing video. I couldn't stop watching the screen, not moving a single muscle. I wonder if it was english.. or spanish.
@TheItalianScreenwriter
Ай бұрын
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@annasarabianchet1621
29 күн бұрын
English.
You actually didn't like this movie at the beginning...
@TheItalianScreenwriter
Ай бұрын
It's not something that I feel being in my writing chords, an extra reason I actually find the film fascinating!
Very interesting!
@TheItalianScreenwriter
Ай бұрын
Appreciate it
Great entry!! did you upgrade your mic?
@TheItalianScreenwriter
Ай бұрын
Nope, but I did record in a better sound proof room. Quite the difference
@edoardovojvoda
Ай бұрын
@@TheItalianScreenwriter much better!
Your videos are always the best!
@TheItalianScreenwriter
Ай бұрын
You're the best my man!
Where did you find the script to read? Can you share it?
@TheItalianScreenwriter
Ай бұрын
Usually oscar nominated movies share the scripts to the film a couple of months before. Here’s the link to the script for The Zone of Interest: deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/The-Zone-Of-Interest-Read-The-Screenplay.pdf
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