If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

Synopsis

Rose Byrne won the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at the Berlinale for her portrayal of a mother on the verge, but at its core, Mary Bronstein’s new film is far more tender than any of its protagonists.
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (2025) follows a woman under pressure to be everything at once: a mum, a working professional and an individual grappling with anxiety. From this, Bronstein crafts a sharp psychological thriller, rich with tension and emotional depth. She conjures a powerful sense of claustrophobia and desperation as the walls begin to close in, whether those of a home or the mind itself.