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Christian Petzold's 'Miroirs No. 3' Debuts at Cannes with North American Distribution Secured

The psychodrama, praised for its gothic fairytale aesthetic and subtle storytelling, will be distributed by Metrograph Pictures in North America.

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Overview

  • Christian Petzold's 'Miroirs No. 3' premiered on May 17, 2025, at the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight to critical attention and acclaim.
  • The film stars Paula Beer as Laura, a woman grappling with a mental crisis and the aftermath of a fatal car crash involving her boyfriend.
  • Barbara Auer plays Betty, a reclusive and enigmatic woman who takes Laura in, forming a surrogate family dynamic marked by repair and solidarity.
  • The film blends modern Germany with gothic fairytale elements and visual cues evocative of mid-century American landscapes.
  • Metrograph Pictures has acquired North American distribution rights, ensuring wider accessibility for this compact, mood-driven psychodrama.