Anatomy Of A Fall

 

    Co-writer and director Justine Triet has created a masterful film that is both a courtroom procedural and a family drama.

    When her husband is found dead by their blind eleven year old son, right outside their chalet, writer Sandra Voyter's world is turned upside down. Was it an accident, suicide, or murder is the question? And if it is murder, did Sandra actually kill her husband?

    The film stars Sandra Huller as Sandra, Milo Machado-Graner as her son Daniel, and Swann Arland as her lawyer, Vincent Renzi.  The film co-stars Samuel Theis, in flashbacks, as the husband and Antoine Reinartz as the prosecuting attorney when the case goes to trial.

    Both Ms. Huller and young Mr. Machado-Graner are excellent. Ms. Huller, in particular, is riveting, proclaiming her innocence throughout the film.  Did she or didn't she is the question and the writing is so good, you will have a hard time deciding for yourself.

   The film takes place just outside Grenoble, France and the dialogue is in both French and English. Both Ms. Triet and Ms. Huller are at the top of their game and the film is not to be missed.