'Anatomy of a Fall', a riveting whodunnit, wins at Cannes

Justine Triet's penetrating courtroom drama cross-examines a failing marriage ' in 2021. Though both 'The Zone of Interest' and 'Anatomy of a Fall'...

May 31, 2023
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Justine Triet's penetrating courtroom drama cross-examines a failing marriage ' in 2021. Though both 'The Zone of Interest' and 'Anatomy of a Fall' showcase the talents of the same German actor, Sandra Hüller, she is so impressive in 'Anatomy of a Fall' that she is bound to be nominated for further awards in the coming months, including an Oscar. Ms Hüller plays a German novelist who lives in an Alpine chalet near Grenoble with her French husband, a frustrated writer played by Samuel Theis. It is no coincidence that their characters are named Sandra and Samuel: one of the movie's themes is the blurring of real life and fiction.

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