Winner of the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay in 2024 and the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, “Anatomy of a Fall” is a masterpiece of psychological suspense that will keep you on edge until the very end.
“What do you want to know?” With this foreboding phrase, director Justine Triet (“Sibyl’s Reflection”) introduces us to the story of Sandra, played by the masterful Sandra Hüller (“The Zone of Interest”), a woman who finds herself caught up in a nightmare after the death of her husband, Samuel.
An unsolved mystery: Samuel falls from the window of his house, and there are only two witnesses: Sandra and her son Daniel, an 11-year-old boy who is blind. The evidence points to Sandra as the culprit, but is she really? Or is it a victim of circumstance, of the court’s systematic machismo and social prejudice?
A fight against the system: As the plot progresses, Sandra is confronted by a system that judges and condemns her mercilessly. The film explores themes such as domestic violence, guilt and the presumption of innocence, inviting us to reflect on the complexity of human nature.
A labyrinth of lies and truths: The plot of “Anatomy of a Fall” is a labyrinth of lies and truths, where nothing is what it seems. Triet keeps us in suspense until the end, playing with our expectations and challenging our own perceptions.
An unforgettable cinematic experience: “Anatomy of a Fall” is not just a movie, it is an unforgettable cinematic experience. The performances are exceptional, the direction is impeccable and the story will grab you from the beginning. If you are a fan of psychological suspense, this is a film not to be missed.
Its soundtrack says it all at certain moments of the film, leading us to reflect deeply on what is happening or getting us deep into the feelings of the actors. This soundtrack plays a fundamental role in the film as if it were another actor. If you have seen the movie, listen to it and you will understand what we are saying.
