` ` Zero Dark Thirty '' filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow writes about the scenes of torture in the film . It 's also a strong contender for several Oscars , including best original screenplay for Boal , best actress for star Jessica Chastain , and best picture — although Bigelow was snubbed in the directing category . Bigelow says that ` ` depiction is not endorsement '' The controversy has followed the film for weeks as politicians and media criticized the film .
` ` Zero Dark Thirty '' filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow writes about the scenes of torture in the film . Bigelow says that ` ` depiction is not endorsement '' The controversy has followed the film for weeks as politicians and media criticized the film .