A French Criminal Justice Expert Answers All Our Questions About Anatomy of a Fall
'Anatomy of a Fall' Trial, Explained by a French Law Expert Vulture
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Anatomy of a Fall: A Report on the French Justice System
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Introduction
- Spoilers ahead for the plot and ending of “Anatomy of a Fall.”
[Steel drum cover of “P.I.M.P” blasting] HELLO, I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS ABOUT ANATOMY OF A FALL!
In Anatomy of a Fall, a Best Picture nominee directed by Justine Triet, Sandra (Sandra Hüller) finds herself on trial after her husband, Samuel, is found dead outside their picturesque chalet (which, incidentally, you can rent on AirBnB, I’m sure your significant other won’t find that unsettling at all!). The surface question of the movie is just how Samuel fell to his death: Was he pushed? Did he jump? Was it all a horrible accident? Sandra’s first language is German and the language of her household is English; unfortunately for her, she is on trial in France, where she already feels like an outsider and where she is at a tactical and linguistic disadvantage.
The French Trial Proceedings
- French Trials and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
As an American watching the trial scenes in Anatomy unfold, I found the trial proceedings fascinating and bizarre. Based on my law education (I have seen My Cousin Vinny many times), trials are mostly lawyers yelling “OBJECTION.” Witnesses, like properly-raised children, only speak when spoken to, the judge wears one of those goofy graduation gowns, and lawyers wear suits — in fact some of our finest, most effective attorneys dress slutty in court, for feminism. In Anatomy, on the other hand, judges and lawyers wear goofy graduation gowns, plus frilly little collars. And the trial itself is basically a free-for-all: Witnesses and the accused argue with each other right over the heads of their (hot) lawyers and no one really objects to anything, including accusations like (and I’m paraphrasing only slightly), “Your husband wasn’t suicidal, he told me he just hated his bitch wife.”
Expert Analysis on the French Justice System
- Comparing French and American Justice Systems
I kept wondering: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
The article discusses various aspects of the French justice system and the trial proceedings in the movie “Anatomy of a Fall.” These issues are connected to SDG 16, which aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. Additionally, the article touches on gender-related issues, such as the treatment of women in the justice system, which relates to SDG 5 on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls.
The article highlights the importance of equal access to justice and fair trial procedures, which aligns with Target 16.3. It also discusses potential gender biases and challenges faced by women in the justice system, reflecting the need to address discrimination against women and girls as outlined in Target 5.1.
The article does not explicitly mention specific indicators, but it provides insights into the justice system and gender-related issues that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. For example, Indicator 16.3.3 can be used to assess the extent to which victims of violence feel comfortable reporting their victimization and seeking justice. Indicator 5.1.1 can be used to evaluate the presence of legal frameworks that promote gender equality and non-discrimination in the justice system.
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Source: vulture.com
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1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table
SDGs
Targets
Indicators
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.
Indicator 16.3.3: Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized mechanisms
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Target 5.1: End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere.
Indicator 5.1.1: Whether or not legal frameworks are in place to promote, enforce, and monitor equality and non-discrimination on the basis of sex
