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Sound of Falling Wins Cannes Jury Prize, Explores Women's Struggles

1/24/2026

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Story summary

Sound of Falling, directed by Mascha Schilinski, won the Jury Prize at Cannes.
The film follows four young women over 110 years in northern Germany.
The film portrays Alma in 1910 and Lenka in the 21st century.
The drama subtly addresses sexism and repression.
The film's haunting atmosphere invites viewers to engage with its mysteries and leaves them transformed.

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Story summary

Sound of Falling, directed by Mascha Schilinski, won the Jury Prize at Cannes.
The film follows four young women over 110 years in northern Germany.
The film portrays Alma in 1910 and Lenka in the 21st century.
The drama subtly addresses sexism and repression.
The film's haunting atmosphere invites viewers to engage with its mysteries and leaves them transformed.