Anatomy of a Fall
NZ release: 05 December 2023
Offensive language, suicide references and content that may disturb Rated on: 05 December 2023
What’s it about?
Sandra is suspected of her husband's murder, after he is found dead below the attic window. Their blind son, Daniel, faces the moral dilemma as the main witness. It all comes down to the final testimony at the trial.
The facts
- Directed by Justine Triet
- French, English, and German languages
- Runtime: 151 minutes
- Also known as Anatomie D’ue Chute
Why did it get this rating?
This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.
Offensive language
Offensive language includes words such as “f*ck*, “b*tch”, “sh*t” and “a**hole.”
Suicide references
A dead body is found lying outside a window, with a bloody head injury and blood stains on the snow. At this point it is unclear if the death is the result of suicide or if in fact the character was pushed. Later, during the trial, there are hypothetical scenarios regarding how the body had fallen. A dummy is pushed from the window, re-enacting what could have happened.
There are references to suicide and mental wellbeing throughout the film.
These references and themes of suicide could be upsetting for viewers who struggle or knows someone who has struggled with their mental health.
Content that may disturb
An audio recording is shared of a heated argument, which includes the sounds of breaking glass and hitting. Intimate partner violence is implied.
There is a reference to a child being hit by a motorbike, including the injuries they suffered.
A dog is fed aspirin, and struggles to breath and vomits.
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