Most of the film takes place within the confines of the police station, relying on heavy atmosphere and powerful performances rather than action.
The story follows a woman who enters a police station late one night to confess to the murder of her abusive husband, a crime committed ten years prior. Because the death was originally ruled a suicide and the statute of limitations is about to expire, the duty officer—a weary, veteran lieutenant—is reluctant to process the confession. The film unfolds as a tense "cat-and-mouse" game between the two women, as the officer tries to understand why the woman is coming forward now, while the woman insists on being punished for her actions. Cast and Production Jean-Paul Lilienfeld. Based on: The novel Les Lois de la gravité by Jean Teulé. Lead Cast: Sophie Marceau as the guilty woman ("La coupable"). Miou-Miou as the police lieutenant. Marc Barbé as the husband. Themes and Style Arretez-moi(2013)
It tackles the "invisible" nature of domestic violence, using flashbacks to illustrate the abuse the protagonist suffered. Most of the film takes place within the