We Believe You

Alice is on trial and knows that any misstep could have fatal consequences. At stake is nothing less than custody of her two children, over whom she is fighting her ex-husband. The children no longer want to see their father, and through the testimonies of everyone involved, the family’s turbulent past and a dark shadow of doubt come to light. What actually happened? This gripping Dardenne-style thriller offers a carefully structured, multi-layered portrait of court proceedings that, in the pursuit of justice, force its characters to step out of their comfort zones to such an extent that it spares no one—neither the guilty nor the victims. Actress Myriem Akheddiou excels in the lead role of this film, which won an award at this year’s Berlinale.