US viewers have become more accepting of movies and TV shows from foreign countries, be it Parasite, Squid Game, RRR or others. Anatomy of a Fall is the latest international success. Unlike those previously mentioned titles, Anatomy of a Fall looks to be primarily in English.
Anatomy of a Fall was a high-profile fall 2023 release, as it came in as one of the most acclaimed pictures of the year. It premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and won the Palme d'Or, the fest's top prize, and is one of the better-reviewed movies of the year, already "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes.
We've got everything you need to know about Anatomy of a Fall right here.
How to watch Anatomy of a Fall
Anatomy of a Fall is still playing in select movie theaters worldwide, but is also available to rent at home via digital on-demand platforms.
Anatomy of a Fall plot
An original crime drama written by Justine Triet and Arthur Harari, here is the official plot of Anatomy of a Fall, courtesy of Neon:
"For the past year, Sandra, her husband Samuel, and their 11-year-old son Daniel have lived a secluded life in a remote town in the French Alps. When Samuel is found dead in the snow below their chalet, the police question whether he was murdered or committed suicide. Samuel's suspicious death is presumed murder, and Sandra becomes the main suspect.
"What follows is not just an investigation into the circumstances of Samuel's death but an unsettling psychological journey into the depths of Sandra and Samuel's conflicted relationship."
If you have seen Anatomy of a Fall and been debating the ending, director Justine spilled the details with one of her Golden Globes speeches.
Anatomy of a Fall cast
The cast of Anatomy of a Fall is an international one, headlined by Sandra Hüller in the role of Sandra. Hüller is best known for her role in the Oscar-nominated German movie Toni Erdman, but Anatomy of a Fall is her second high-profile movie of fall 2023, as she also stars in The Zone of Interest.
Meanwhile, Milo Machado Graner (Alex Hugo) plays Daniel and Samuel Theis (Inside) plays Samuel.
The rest of the cast includes Swann Arlaud (Bloody Milk) as Maître Vincent Renzi, Jehnny Beth (Paris, 13th District) as Marge Berger, Antoine Reinartz (Irma Vep) as L’avocat général, Saadia Bentaïeb (Ghost Tropic) as Maître Nour Boudaoud and Camille Rutherford (Blue Is the Warmest Color) as Zoé Solidor.
Anatomy of a Fall trailer
Watch the trailer for Anatomy of a Fall right here, which offers a look at the gripping case at the center of the story and some snippets of the praise for the movie.
Anatomy of a Fall reviews
Anatomy of a Fall is already "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes, with an impressive 96% positive score. The "critic consensus" offered by Rotten Tomatoes reads, "A smart, solidly crafted procedural that's anchored in family drama, Anatomy of a Fall finds star Sandra Hüller and director/co-writer Justine Triet operating at peak power."
Anatomy of a Fall awards
Here is a rundown of all the major awards that Anatomy of a Fall has bee nominated for and won:
Oscars
- Best Picture (nominee)
- Best Director — Justine Triet (nominee)
- Best Actress — Sandra Hüller (nominee)
- Best Original Screenplay (winner)
- Best Editing (nominee)
BAFTA Film Awards
- Best Film (nominee)
- Best Leading Actress — Sandra Hüller (nominee)
- Best Director — Justine Triet (nominee)
- Best Original Screenplay (winner)
- Best Film Not in the English Language (nominee)
- Best Casting (nominee)
- Best Editing (nominee)
Golden Globes
- Best Motion Picture Drama (winner)
- Best Motion Picture Non-English Language (nominee)
- Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture Drama — Sandra Hüller (nominee)
- Best Screenplay (winner)
Critics Choice Awards
- Best Young Actor/Actress — Milo Machado Graner (nominee)
- Best Foreign Language Film (winner)
Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Best International Film (winner)
Gotham Awards
- Best Screenplay — Justine Triet, Arthur Harari (winner)
- Best International Feature (winner)
London Critics' Circle Awards
- Film of the Year (nominee)
- Foreign-Language Film of the Year (nominee)
- Screenwriter of the Year — Justine Triet & Arthur Harari (nominees)
- Actress of the Year — Sandra Hüller (nominee)
Los Angeles Film Critics Awards
- Best Leading Performance — Sandra Hüller (co-winner; also cited for her The Zone of Interest performance)
- Best Editing (winner)
- Best Foreign Language (winner)
National Board of Review
- Best International Film (winner)
British Independent Film Awards
- Best International Independent Film (nominee)
Cannes Film Festival
- Palme D'Or (winner)
- Queer Palm — Justine Triet (nominee)
What is Anatomy of a Fall rated?
Anatomy of a Fall is rated R in the US for "some language, sexual references and violent images."
How long is Anatomy of a Fall?
The runtime for Anatomy of a Fall is two hours and 30 minutes.
Anatomy of a Fall director
French filmmaker Justine Triet is the director of Anatomy of a Fall, which marks her sixth feature directorial outing. Here is the full list of her previous movies:
- Solférino (2009)
- Des ombre dans la maison (2010)
- Age of Panic (2012)
- Victoria (2016)
- Sibyl (2019)
