Anatomy of a Fall
BIFF 2023 - Film #10
Anatomy of a Fall is a rather straight forward courtroom drama on the surface, however the way in which <PERSON> handles the central mystery is with precision & care. Not only investigating the trial of a husband’s death, the film also examines the idea of a broken marriage & its effects on a son, who is faced with a moral dilemma as the trial unfolds. Though familiar, there is enough excitement in <PERSON>’s filmmaking that makes Anatomy of a Fall breeze through its somewhat lengthy runtime. With a gripping screenplay, terrific performances & some dynamic camerawork within the courtroom, the film is a riveting drama that will both engage & interrogate its audience with its moral ambiguity; leaving not with a bang, but with a vague whimper. 241