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Meurtrière
In the second part of the trilogy on anxiety (in continuation of White Epilepsy), the only light source that reflects on the screen is the naked human body. Its surface, full of bones and muscles, flexes and vibrates in a frantic rhythm. The livelier the reflection, the deeper a viewer feels his/her mortality, as he recognizes between the convulsions the forces he/she cannot control.
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Plot Summary
Following a mysterious death, a woman begins to question her sister's version of events, leading her down a path of investigation into a complex web of family secrets and betrayal. As she delves deeper, she uncovers unsettling truths about her own family and the circumstances surrounding the death. The film explores themes of guilt, memory, and the elusive nature of truth.
Critical Reception
Meurtrière received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised Barbara Sukowa's performance and Margarethe von Trotta's direction for its atmospheric tension and nuanced exploration of psychological drama. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative occasionally convoluted.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Barbara Sukowa's compelling central performance.
Appreciated for its atmospheric and suspenseful tone.
Some critics noted a deliberate, sometimes slow, narrative pace.
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Fun Fact
The film was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2015.
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