Drama
Canada,Hungary,United States of America
Pieces of a Woman is a 2020 drama film directed by Kornél Mundruczó and written by Kata Wéber. The film stars Vanessa Kirby as Martha, a pregnant woman who goes into labor at home with the help of a midwife, Eva (Molly Parker). The birth ends in tragedy, and Martha struggles to cope with the emotional fallout.
As Martha and her partner Sean (Shia LaBeouf) navigate their grief, their relationship begins to unravel. Martha becomes increasingly isolated from those around her, including her mother (Ellen Burstyn), who is desperate for her to sue the midwife for negligence.
The film is a raw, emotional exploration of grief and loss, as Martha grapples with the trauma of her home birth. Kirby's performance as Martha is widely praised, with many critics noting her ability to convey complex emotions with subtlety and nuance.
Pieces of a Woman premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2020, where Kirby won the Best Actress award. It was released on Netflix in January 2021. The film has been praised for its powerful and moving portrayal of grief, but has also sparked controversy for its handling of the midwife's role in the birth.
