Little Gold Men by Vanity Fair

Interview: Christian Friedel (The Zone of Interest)

The German actor was told by director Jonathan Glazer he'd be starring in "Big Brother in a Nazi house" — and even that didn't scare him off. Friedel talks to David Canfield about the challenge of turning an Auschwitz commandant into a normal person, bonding with co-star Sandra Hüller over their shared challenge, and how his second career as a musician helps make remarkable performances like this one possible. Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/vfawardsinsider">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vfawardsinsider/">Instagram</a> @vfawardsinsiderEmail us at <a href="mailto:littlegoldmen@vf.com">littlegoldmen@vf.com</a>Follow our hosts: <a href="https://twitter.com/kateyrich">@kateyrich</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/rilaws">@rilaws</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/beccamford">@beccamford</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/davidcanfield97">@davidcanfield97 </a>Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.

Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men takes you inside the world of film and television, from standing ovations at Sundance to the Best Picture award at the Oscars. With special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics, our expert hosts dive into the power and glamour of Hollywood, as only Vanity Fair can.For more on Little Gold Men, visit <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men">vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men</a>