this WOMAN’S work
When Vanessa Kirby calls Total Film, she probably doesn’t expect to begin by talking about the recent death of a beloved cat (TF’s, not hers). But Kirby – warm and calm as a therapist – is comfortable discussing grief in all its forms, having immersed herself in it for her latest role in Kornél Mundruczó’s study of the emotional fallout after a birth gone tragically wrong.
Debuting at Venice Film Festival in September, Pieces Of garnered rave reviews, and Kirby grabbed the fest’s Best Actress award. As Martha, a woman at a crossroads in her life whose assumed future with a child is snatched away for one of mourning, rage, bewilderment, shame and ultimately grace, it’s a performance that’s about to be instrumental in further elevating the 32-year-old’s career – showcasing that empathic range we saw during her stint as Princess Margaret in the first two seasons of .
