Mascha Schilinski and Fabian Gamper peer through time in ‘Sound of Falling’

Writer-director Mascha Schilinski and cinematographer Fabian Gamper join us to discuss ‘Sound of Falling,’ their ambitious sophomore feature that won the Jury Prize at Cannes and has been selected as Germany’s entry for Best International Feature at the Academy Awards.

Mascha and Fabian open up about how they structured the film to connect the four girls across time beyond just their shared location, exploring their approach to continuity on multiple levels as they wove the separate timelines into a cohesive whole.

Our conversation digs into the camera’s role as a storytelling device, including their use of natural light and the film’s distinctive voyeuristic shooting style. We also discuss their decision to break the fourth wall at key moments and what that brings to the film’s exploration of memory and womanhood.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​