Anatomy of a fall

REVIEW: Anatomy of a Fall brings acting and script show in legal thriller

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Nominated for an Oscar in five categories, Justine Triet's work could surpass Nolan in directing; check out the review

One of the darlings of awards season, Anatomy of a Fall, from the original title Anatomy of a Fall, has won the hearts of fans and enthusiasts of the seventh art. Playing in Brazilian cinemas for a few weeks now, the feature film directed and scripted by French filmmaker Justine Triet (Sibyl, 2019) and starring Sandra Hüller (Zone of Interest, 2023) gives light to a true thriller breathtaking legalese. Not surprisingly, the work received five Oscar nominations 2024.

To bring a complete analysis of the film that has given something to talk about among film lovers around the world, we have prepared a complete review of Anatomy of a Fall, raising the most interesting points of the work that goes on the outside in an attempt to displace Christopher Nolan in the biggest awards for the cinematographic universe on the planet.

The story of Anatomy of a Fall

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Living in a house in the middle of the snow, in a quiet and isolated town, located in the Alps region, German writer Sandra Voyter and her French husband have lived for the last year to take care of their son Daniel, who is just 11 years old and suffers from a visual impairment problem. On a fateful day, the child's father is found dead outside the house, with all suspicion falling on his wife.

In the midst of a murder accusation against her own husband, Sandra finds herself in a situation with no way out and will now have to face a major legal process to try to prove her innocence in the case. It turns out that, in the face of all adversity, there is no denying that the woman is the main and only suspect in the situation.

Cast

Review: Anatomy of a Fall brings a show of acting and script in a legal thriller. Nominated for an Oscar in five categories, Justine Triet's work could surpass Nolan in directing; check out the review
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One of the main strengths of Anatomy of a Fall It is the high quality performance of the cast that makes up the work. But it is impossible not to say that the central highlight is the work of Sandra Hüller. A fundamental piece and main suspect in the investigation of the case, the actress' character begins to be built from her first moments on screen. As soon as the film starts and the viewer comes across Hüller in the scene, they already feel the impact of how powerful the plot will be.

The Oscar nomination for Sandra is not far-fetched at all. With microexpressions that can make you feel even the deepest sensation of anguish in the face of the facts presented, the professional cast to play the main character fulfills her role spectacularly. It's as if the film was made and thought for the actress herself.

However, the protagonist is not the only one who draws attention in Anatomy of a Fall. The entire cast fulfills their role to the letter, delivering complete immersion to those watching.

Another prominent case is that of Daniel, played by Milo Machado Graner (Waiting for Bojangles, 2021) who, despite playing a boy, does it excellently, directly interfering with the quality of the plot. Played by Swann Arlaud (Thank God, 2018), who steals the scene is also Vicent, Sandra's lawyer, who becomes a fundamental part of the story's outcome.

The work done by the construction professionals is so impressive that even the dog has its moment in the spotlight, delivering an unbelievable result before the eyes of the public, who can hardly believe what they have just seen.

main highlights

Review: Anatomy of a Fall brings a show of acting and script in a legal thriller. Nominated for an Oscar in five categories, Justine Triet's work could surpass Nolan in directing; check out the review
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When you finish watching Anatomy of a Fall, the first conclusion that can be drawn is that France stopped winning an easy Oscar. With the decision not to send Justine Triet's production as the country's representative in the Best International Film category, it definitely missed out on winning an award that would certainly have been itss, given the other competitors.

Speaking specifically about the work now, it is indeed one of the great works of the year. It is impossible to immerse yourself in the universe constructed by the French filmmaker and leave without a different worldview.

Um thriller very well constructed legal system, Anatomy of a Fall places the viewer in the middle of a complex search for the truth regarding the tragedy that struck Samuel Maleski, Sandra Voyter's husband.

While everything points to a crime committed by the wife, she enters into a process of proving her innocence in order to pursue the life she wants with her son. Given this scenario, the highlight of the film is its script, which took the Golden Globe in one of the first major awards shows of the year.

Justine Triet develops absolutely all of her characters in the film in a rich, exciting way that captures the audience's attention. As it is an investigation and trial, much of the story takes place in a court, where the defendant is questioned about the most varied causes that led to the fateful death of her partner.

With a powerful development of the facts, combined with strong revelations about the past of those involved, everything ends up in a great mystery about what could have happened after all. Very well tied, Anatomy of a Fall It delivers much more than it proposes, establishing one of the best climaxes of the season.

Technical aspects

Review: Anatomy of a Fall brings a show of acting and script in a legal thriller. Nominated for an Oscar in five categories, Justine Triet's work could surpass Nolan in directing; check out the review
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A very important factor in the development of the plot is the sound. From the beginning, it is strongly present on the scene, so much so that it becomes a fundamental part of the investigation, the music takes over the public's mind as it makes itself heard. Which is a positive point, since this is done purposefully, contributing to the creation of the problem that dictates the events of the film.

Most likely, the fact that Daniel (the couple's son) has his vision partially compromised means that hearing becomes the main character in resolving the facts, hence the need for good sound editing.

Speaking of editing, it is necessary to highlight the exquisite editing of this feature film. Keeping the viewer hooked 100% of the time, the cuts and fits are made in a cohesive, light and appropriate way to create the feeling desired by the director.

It's charming to see how the film works well, even though it packs a lot of information into a short period of time. The magic of editing offers those watching the ability to understand the facts presented and the emotional charge that each of them carries with them. Indeed, extremely high quality work.

Conclusion

Review: Anatomy of a Fall brings a show of acting and script in a legal thriller. Nominated for an Oscar in five categories, Justine Triet's work could surpass Nolan in directing; check out the review
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The five Oscar 2024 nominations don't lie. Anatomy of a Fall It's one of the best films of this season. Full of drama, suspense, investigation and great development, Justine Triet's work excites and leaves the viewer hooked on the events throughout the complete narrative.

Even though there is a slight drop in quality after the story's big climax, it still maintains a linearity consistent with what it proposes. It is definitely a film that is worth going to the cinema and deserves to take home statuettes this year.

Where to watch

Still showing in some cinemas in Brazil, Anatomy of a Fall You can have your ticket purchased here. Since its release, the film has an approval rating of 96% among specialized critics on the website Rotten Tomatoes.

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Source: Diamond Films

Text proofread by: Pedro Bomfim


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