The Sheriff and County Prosecutor come to an isolated country farm where a woman killed her husband, attempting to gather evidence. Only their wives are able to solve the mystery, which they decide to keep to themselves.


Alright, so Trifles. Is it for you? Probably not if you're looking for something with a lot of noise or quick answers. This one's a quiet, almost *still* film, based on a play, and it feels every bit like it. It's a deep dive into the little things, the stuff most people just walk right past. If you love early cinema, ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Bryan Foy

Richard Smith
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"Alright, so Trifles. Is it for you? Probably not if you're looking for something with a lot of noise or quick answers. This one's a quiet, almost *still* film, based on a play, and it feels every bit like it. It's a deep dive into the little things, the stuff most people just walk right past. If you love early cinema, or just really dig stories where the unspoken speaks loudest, then yeah, give it a shot. Everyone else, especially if you need a lot of plot movement, you'll probably find it a bit..."
Blanche Friderici
Susan Glaspell
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