<p class="bodytext">A poignant tale of a wife accused of the murder of her husband, and their 11-year old visually impaired child who ends up becoming a key witness to the case. Justine Triet turns it into a gripping court room<br />drama.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In an alpine chalet near Grenoble, south-eastern France, Sandra, a German writer is in the middle of an interview when her husband, Samuel starts playing music loudly in the attic. She reschedules her interview and takes a nap. The couple’s son, Daniel and their dog Snoop return from a walk to find his father dead below the attic window.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The film takes off from there as Sandra is called for trial and her son, as witness. Their house, set in a quiet mountain, suddenly turns chaotic as investigation about the fall begins.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The investigation and trial reveals gaps and tensions in their marriage. The film explores mental health, sexuality and relationships.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Apart from being a gripping courtroom drama, the film explores the fragility of human relationships. A wife and a son do not get the chance to mourn the death of their dear one. A son is left in a dilemma, forced to choose between his dead father and murder-accused mother. It is heart wrenchingly painful.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The film explores a strong, fearless and unapologetic woman. Sandra Hüller delivers a remarkably exceptional performance. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Special mention to the dog who plays a key role throughout the film. It even won him the ‘Palm Dog Award’ at Cannes Film Festival which is awarded for best performance by a canine or a group of canines.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Only when you watch the film, will you understand why it won the prestigious Palme d’Or at Cannes.</p>
<p class="bodytext">A poignant tale of a wife accused of the murder of her husband, and their 11-year old visually impaired child who ends up becoming a key witness to the case. Justine Triet turns it into a gripping court room<br />drama.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In an alpine chalet near Grenoble, south-eastern France, Sandra, a German writer is in the middle of an interview when her husband, Samuel starts playing music loudly in the attic. She reschedules her interview and takes a nap. The couple’s son, Daniel and their dog Snoop return from a walk to find his father dead below the attic window.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The film takes off from there as Sandra is called for trial and her son, as witness. Their house, set in a quiet mountain, suddenly turns chaotic as investigation about the fall begins.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The investigation and trial reveals gaps and tensions in their marriage. The film explores mental health, sexuality and relationships.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Apart from being a gripping courtroom drama, the film explores the fragility of human relationships. A wife and a son do not get the chance to mourn the death of their dear one. A son is left in a dilemma, forced to choose between his dead father and murder-accused mother. It is heart wrenchingly painful.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The film explores a strong, fearless and unapologetic woman. Sandra Hüller delivers a remarkably exceptional performance. </p>.<p class="bodytext">Special mention to the dog who plays a key role throughout the film. It even won him the ‘Palm Dog Award’ at Cannes Film Festival which is awarded for best performance by a canine or a group of canines.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Only when you watch the film, will you understand why it won the prestigious Palme d’Or at Cannes.</p>