Miroirs No. 3
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| German | Miroirs No. 3 |
| Directed by | Christian Petzold |
| Written by | Christian Petzold |
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| Cinematography | Hans Fromm |
| Edited by | Bettina Böhler |
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| Distributed by | Piffl Medien |
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Running time | 86 minutes[1] |
| Country | Germany |
| Language | German |
| Box office | $579,841 |
Miroirs No. 3 is a 2025 German drama film written and directed by Christian Petzold. It follows Laura (Paula Beer), a depressed music student, who after suffering an accident takes shelter in an idyllic home in the German countryside. It also stars Barbara Auer, Matthias Brandt and Enno Trebs.
The film had its world premiere at the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 17 May 2025. It was theatrically released in Germany on 18 September by Piffl Medien.
Premise
On a weekend trip, the piano player Laura survives a car crash. Unhurt but shaken, Laura is taken in by a country woman who witnessed the accident, and who cares for her because of her resemblance to her daughter dead since long ago.[2]
The film's title refers to the third movement of the piano suite Miroirs by Maurice Ravel.
Cast
- Paula Beer as Laura
- Barbara Auer as Betty
- Matthias Brandt as Richard
- Enno Trebs as Max
- Philip Froissant as Jakob
- Hendrik Heutmann as Michael
- Christian Koerner as Laura's Father
- Victoire Laly as Debbi
Production
In August 2024, it was announced principal photography had commenced, with Christian Petzold directing the film, with Paula Beer, Barbara Auer, Matthias Brandt and Enno Trebs set to star.
It marks Beer fourth collaboration in a row with Petzold, following Transit (2018), Undine (2020) and Afire (2023).
Release
It had its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Directors' Fortnight section on 17 May 2025.[3] Originally acquired for distribution in North America by Metrograph Pictures in August 2024, distribution rights for the U.S. were later sold to 1-2 Special in June 2025.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Mirrors No. 3". Directors' Fortnight. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (29 April 2025). "The Match Factory Secures Multiple Deals for Christian Petzold's Cannes-Bound 'Miroirs No. 3' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (April 15, 2025). "Cannes Directors' Fortnight Unveils 2025 Line-Up; 'Enzo' Opener & 'Sorry, Baby' Closer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (26 August 2024). "Christian Petzold Drama 'Miroirs No. 3' Lands North American Distribution With Metrograph". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (4 June 2025). "1-2 Special Acquires Christian Petzold's Cannes Fairytale 'Miroirs No. 3' Starring Paula Beer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 June 2025.