Before ‘The Zone of Interest,’ Director Jonathan Glazer Made One of the Creepiest Films of All Time

By Jacob Slankard

Published 11 hours ago

Jonathan Glazer's second film is an often skin-crawling story, but with Nicole Kidman giving one of her best performances.

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The Big Picture

Love is portrayed as a heavy burden in the film Birth, with connections forged by love being inexplicable and often unsettling.
Jonathan Glazer's film explores the coldness lurking beneath the surface of a wealthy family, emphasizing their struggle to handle an impossible problem.
Nicole Kidman's portrayal of Anna, who falls into a full-blown trance of love for a boy claiming to be her deceased husband, showcases her talent for conveying complex emotions.