The Swedish Connection vs The Zone of Interest
The Swedish Connection has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 7/10 for The Zone of Interest). The Swedish Connection is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 1h 45m. The Zone of Interest is the older of the two (2023 against 2026). Both are drama, history, war movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Swedish Connection
The Zone of Interest| The Swedish Connection | The Zone of Interest | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Length | 1h 42m | 1h 45m |
| Genres | Drama, History, War | Drama, History, War |
| Country | Sweden | – |
| Director | Marcus Olsson, Thérèse Ahlbeck | Jonathan Glazer |
| Main cast | Sissela Benn, Stefan Gödicke, Jonas Karlsson, Henrik Dorsin, Christoffer Nordenrot | Maximilian Beck, Christian Friedel, Sandra Hüller, Johann Karthaus, Luis Noah Witte |
Synopsis
The Swedish Connection
Swedish Foreign Ministry bureaucrat Gösta Engzell, overlooked during WWII, rescued thousands while turning supposedly neutral Sweden into a moral force. His efforts challenged the status quo and left a lasting humanitarian legacy.
The Zone of Interest
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.
Where to watch
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