A24 has announced that a 4K Blu-ray edition of Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest (2023) will be released on the market on July 19. The Blu-ray will include various bonus features like an observational on-set portrait by Filip Skrońc and a short documentary about Aleksandra Bystroń-Kołodziejczyk, a Polish resistance worker. Additionally, the recording of the Yiddish-language song “Sunbeams” by Auschwitz survivor Joseph Wulf will be included. The Blu-ray will also feature postcards with stills photography by Agata Gryzbowska and Kuba Kaminski.
Moreover, the technical specifications for the Blu-ray disc include a 16×9 widescreen 1.78:1 presentation, Dolby Atmos sound, German with English subtitles, and a total runtime of 106 minutes. The 4K Blu-ray disc will offer a 2160p UHD with HDR10, the same widescreen presentation, Dolby Atmos sound, German with English subtitles, and a runtime of 106 minutes. Both discs will have English SDH, English Descriptive Audio, and Spanish subtitles available.
Some fans are excited about the addition of the Dolby Atmos mix to the Blu-ray release. Johnnie Burn, the sound designer, explained that the sound mix for the home video versions has been adjusted to maintain the documentary feel of the film and preserve its immersive qualities. Fans appreciate the attention to detail in the sound design of the movie.
One user expressed interest in Mica Levi’s haunting score being released separately. Another user felt surprised and frustrated that they had recently purchased the digital version of the film, only for the Blu-ray edition to be announced shortly after. They suggested that distributors announce physical releases sooner to avoid such situations.
Overall, fans are looking forward to experiencing The Zone of Interest in high-quality 4K resolution with enhanced sound quality. The bonus features and technical specifications of the Blu-ray disc promise an immersive viewing experience for fans of the film.