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Hulleris a German actress whos made some impeccable choices over the last few years.
Hullers performance is particularly chilling in its commitment.
Instead, Huller plays her as placid and intensely controlled, utterly without shame.
But we never see even the slightest creep of self-knowledge or regret pass across her face.
Shes lying there laughing, and were all watching on the monitor and laughter is infectious, you know?
Glazer says in the films press notes.
I thought,Are we siding with them?
Are we empathizing with them?
What are we doing here?
As she talks, she openly weeps, but not for any other reason than deep self-pity.
Glazer remembers Huller asking him if Hedwig is moved in the moment.
I said, Of course shes moved, its what moves her.
What is she moved by?
So if youre going to cry in this scene, cry for yourself.
That ruthless careerism (plus her bisexuality) make her an easy target for the opposition.
But Triet and Huller build a character thats more complicated than an icy, ruthless writer archetype.
Sandra is German, but lives in her husbands French hometown and speaks primarily English at home.
During the trial to determine Samuels cause of death, shes forced to defend herself in French.
When she actually loses her composure, after her husband declares, Youre a monster.
You have no shame.
Thats your superpower, Sandra throws a wineglass at a wall.
