Anatomy of A Fall – Movie Review
ABC Film Challenge – Oscar Nominations – H (Sandra Huller)
Director: Justine Triet
Writer: Justine Triet, Arthur Harari (Screenplay)
Cast
- Sandra Huller (Toni Erdmann)
- Swann Arlaud
- Milo Machado-Graner
- Antoine Reinartz (120 BPM)
- Samuel Theis
- Jehnny Beth
Plot: A woman is suspected of murder after her husband’s death; their half-blind son faces a moral dilemma as the main witness.
Runtime: 2 Hours 31 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Anatomy of A Fall starts when Sandra Voyter (Huller) is conducting an interview. However, in the aftermath of the interview, her husband dies suddenly, and an investigation believes his death is suspicious.
This leads to a court case where Sandra is questioned about her relationship with Samuel. Whether it has become strained and whether she could have committed the crime. The only other witness is their half-blind son Daniel (Machado-Graner) who isn’t sure what he heard.
Verdict on Anatomy of A Fall
Anatomy of A Fall is a drama thriller following the investigation and court case surrounding a death. It starts by looking like a suicide, but a couple of things don’t add up, leading to the victim’s wife becoming the prime suspect. The only person who can give the most evidence is the son of the couple, but even his evidence is harder to navigate.
This movie examines a death which could have been murder but could have been suicide. It creates an element of doubt which could easily swing both ways. The courtroom scenes present plenty of mystery and the only witness not seeing, only hearing questions their judgment. It all offers up an interesting dynamic as to what the truth could be and leaves us wanting to put the puzzle pieces together ourselves.
Where to Watch
JustWatch
Final Thoughts – Anatomy of A Fall is an interesting mystery courtroom drama.
