Justine Triet's Palme d'Or Winner 'Anatomy of a Fall' Screened at Rome Film Fest

Justine Triet's Palme d'Or winner 'Anatomy of a Fall' was screened at the Rome Film Festival as part of the Best of selection. The film follows Sandra Voyter, a successful German-born writer, who is accused of murder after her husband Samuel falls from their chalet near Grenoble. Their visually impaired son Daniel discovers the body. The narrative explores the dynamics of their troubled marriage, with Sandra portrayed as cold, calculating, and dominant, while Samuel is depicted as weak and emotionally manipulative. The film's strength lies in its forensic analysis of the fall and blood spatter, rather than the couple's disintegration. Sandra Hüller delivers a powerful performance, carrying the film, while Samuel's character lacks depth. The film raises questions about guilt, fame, and gender roles, but falters in its parallel between the husband and the family dog. The review by Carlotta Petracci critiques the film's uneven character development and stylistic missteps.