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Anatomy of a Fall

Anatomy of a Fall

Thriller · Mystery · Crime · 2023

A woman is suspected of her husband's murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the sole witness.

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Anatomy of a Fall

“Did she do it?”

2023 Thriller · Mystery · Crime 2h 31m

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7.5 / 10

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A woman is suspected of her husband's murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the sole witness.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Justine Triet

Written by

Justine Triet · Arthur Harari

Sandra Hüller

Sandra Hüller

Sandra Voyter

Swann Arlaud

Swann Arlaud

Maître Vincent Renzi

Milo Machado-Graner

Milo Machado-Graner

Daniel

Antoine Reinartz

Antoine Reinartz

Advocate General

Samuel Theis

Samuel Theis

Samuel Maleski

Jehnny Beth

Jehnny Beth

Marge Berger

Saadia Bentaïeb

Saadia Bentaïeb

Maître Nour Boudaoud

Court is in session

Put Anatomy of a Fall on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.