Such a unique courtroom drama that feels so much more interested in unpacking the accused than pulling out drama from its ambiguity.
Where something like Anatomy of a Fall at times reveled in its ambiguity, the way this film handles it is far more complex. Its themes of motherhood are dense, and the questions posed aren’t easily answered.
It takes a bit to get going, and the scenes outside of the courtroom lead a bit to be desired. But this is such a confidently made film with so much to unpack.
Such a unique courtroom drama that feels so much more interested in unpacking the accused than pulling out drama from its ambiguity.
Where something like Anatomy of a Fall at times reveled in its ambiguity, the way this film handles it is far more complex. Its themes of motherhood are dense, and the questions posed aren’t easily answered.
It takes a bit to get going, and the scenes outside of the courtroom lead a bit to be desired. But this is such a confidently made film with so much to unpack.