"Sound of Falling," directed by Mascha Schilinski, tells the poignant multi-voiced story of four women over a century on a farm in Germany. It begins with Alma, a girl who observes the brutal realities faced by the maids, who are deemed sexually available yet rendered infertile. This chilling truth becomes more impactful as Alma matures and grapples with deeper implications of their lives. Each character represents different historical periods, from the early 20th century through war-torn 1940s and into East Germany in the '80s, highlighting their struggles in a patriarchal society stifled by social norms.
"Alma recounts brutal realities of the maids with a matter-of-factness that makes them even more shocking, illustrating her youthful inability to grasp the implications of their treatment."
"Sound of Falling weaves together the lives of four generations of families in a rural part of Germany, creating an astonishing work of intimacy and psychic transmission."
"The film starts a high-water mark at Cannes, with its exploration of women's secret histories on a farm, portraying the social fabric as a polite fiction."
"The film encompasses a century of history, with Almaâs narrative beginning in the early 20th century and extending through the '40s and '80s, capturing a complex lineage."
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