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Channel 4 and BBC Showcase Thought-Provoking Films

1/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Zone of Interest, directed by Jonathan Glazer, juxtaposes domestic life with genocide through the story of Rudolf Höss, the Auschwitz commandant.
The film features Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller and prompts reflection on humanity's capacity to ignore atrocities.
Election is a satire starring Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick.
Bird is a coming-of-age story featuring Nykiya Adams.
The films will air on Channel 4 and BBC.

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Story summary

The Zone of Interest, directed by Jonathan Glazer, juxtaposes domestic life with genocide through the story of Rudolf Höss, the Auschwitz commandant.
The film features Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller and prompts reflection on humanity's capacity to ignore atrocities.
Election is a satire starring Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick.
Bird is a coming-of-age story featuring Nykiya Adams.
The films will air on Channel 4 and BBC.