‘The Wall’ Earns Acclaim for Vicky Krieps’ Riveting Performance in Border Drama

The Belgian-American film explores immigration, moral conflict, and identity at the U.S.-Mexico border through a complex anti-heroine.

Directed by Philippe Van Leeuw, 'The Wall' is a neo-western set along the U.S.-Mexico border, tackling themes of immigration and identity.
Vicky Krieps delivers a widely praised performance as Jessica, a troubled and morally conflicted border patrol agent.
The film juxtaposes Jessica’s radical beliefs and personal struggles with the perspective of a Native American witness to a pivotal incident.
Critics highlight the film’s exploration of moral ambiguity and its refusal to simplify complex social and political issues.
Shot in the Arizona desert, the film’s setting underscores the tension between physical and metaphorical borders.