"Impossible", on Arte.tv: a finely crafted face-to-face between a judge and a former Italian activist

The film directed by Emmanuel Finkiel follows Enzo Tovoli, a septuagenarian hiker in the Dévoluy mountains, who witnesses a man fall from a cliff. As he calls for help, questions arise about the nature of the incident—was it an accident or murder? The story unfolds in a courtroom setting, focusing on the tension between Tovoli and a young magistrate who believes he is hiding the truth. Adapted from Erri De Luca's novel, the film emphasizes dialogue and moral dilemmas.