INT. THE ANATOMY OF ANATOMY OF A FALL - DAY

Anatomy of a Fall is an excellent film crafted from the mind of Justine Triet. It’s beautifully acted, shot, scored and edited together. So let’s look at the Anatomy of Anatomy of a Fall.

Story:
The story revolves around the unconfirmed cause of death of Samuel, who has fallen out of his attic window. The only person in the house was his wife Sandra, Sandra Hüller, the prime suspect. Their son Daniel, blind from an unfortunate event, is the only witness. The story is from the perspective of Sandra, and just like any courtroom drama, details are revealed over time. Fortunately, it’s at a steady pace, never announcing too much or too little, giving us the correct information at the right time. While I’m mostly positive about the story, some moments slow right down, and we come to a standstill; overall, thanks to the following few components, they considerably make up for the story's flaws.

Performance:
Anatomy of a Fall’s greatest asset is its lead, Sandra Hüller. She is tremendous, pulling no punches in the role of Sandra, the deceased's wife. For the rest of the cast, no one is ever greater than Sandra, well, except the dog!

Cinematography:
The camera in this film is on a swivel, always moving, keeping us engaged. Visual humour is used quite a bit with the camera, which is always great to see too. Finally, the colour grade felt natural and, at times, warm, giving a homely vibe.

Score:
There is a simple piano piece that plays throughout the film; it is excellent.

Finally, the editing:
This was a stand-out for me. It was cleverly cutting at points to hide us from the horrors but holding onto moments before it became too much.

There’s a lot of love about this film. A highlight of the Cannes 2023 run.

FADE OUT.