“Anatomy of a Fall” is a French legal drama film released in 2023.
It was directed by Justine Triet and co-written by her and Arthur Harari. The film stars Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud, and Milo Machado-Graner.
The plot revolves around a woman, Sandra Voyter (played by Sandra Hüller), who is suspected of murder after her husband’s death. Their half-blind son faces a moral dilemma as the main witness. The film explores the ambiguity of truth and the influence of gender, media, and personal motives in a courtroom drama.
The film was critically acclaimed and won several awards. It won the Palme d’Or and the Palm Dog Award at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. It also won six awards at the 49th César Awards, including Best Film. At the 96th Academy Awards, it received five nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director (Triet), Best Actress (Hüller), and won Best Original Screenplay.