Mascha Schilinski’s second feature film, “Sound of Falling” (or “Les échos du passé”), is a captivating and immersive cinematic experience that premiered on January 7th, 2026, in select theaters. This profoundly moving film, which garnered the Jury Prize ex aequo at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, offers a uniquely disorienting yet gorgeous exploration of family and memory.
A Fragmented Narrative of Family History
The film initially introduces Erika, a young woman who feigns having only one leg, mirroring the condition of her uncle, Fritz, who lies confined to his bed following an amputation. set within the confines of an East German farm, the narrative deliberately obscures a specific timeframe, creating an atmosphere of timelessness. The story unfolds through fragmented glimpses into the past, focusing on a stern family whose history is visually represented by a collection of photographs of deceased relatives – both adults and children – displayed like a somber memorial.
Subsequently, the film shifts to a more contemporary setting, portraying a young woman grappling with the unwanted advances of her uncle, before ultimately arriving in the present day. Schilinski masterfully interweaves these different periods – hinting at timelines of 1914, 1945, the 1970s, and the present – without explicitly detailing the familial connections between the four women at the heart of the story.
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