Anatomy of a Fall
Anatomy of a Fall
A woman is suspected of murder after her husband's death; their half-blind son faces a moral dilemma as the main witness.
Kevin Ward reviewedJuly 2, 2025
Brilliant performance from Sandra Hüller as a woman on trial for the suspected murder of her husband. The details of Sandra and her husband’s relationship and family life are put under a microscope. As the story delicately unfurls, it highlights the manner in which lucid memories can become clouded, testimonies can be twisted and makes you wonder whether your own relationship would ever hold up to uncompromising scrutiny. Hüller magnificently displays a dynamic range of emotions—grief in her loss, frustration and defensiveness in being the accused, compassionate and resolute in being there to support her son. It’s one of my favorite performances of the year. Plus it has a Long Cold Open. Highly recommend, and was 🤏🏼 close to a 4.5 if the ending had been a little stronger.