Miroirs No. 3

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“Nobody weaves together the unsaid and the enigmatic quite as beautifully as German director Christian Petzold. There’s a sense of quiet discomfort in his work that wends its way through the narrative and, ultimately, leaves a bitter aftertaste. Films like Transit, Undine and Afire always place his characters in a world that feels ‘off’, forcing them to navigate the unknown with stoic, taciturn heroism. With long-term collaborator Paula Beer in tow, Miroirs No. 3 follows that pattern in a more intelligible way. In essence, it’s a tactful psychological drama about loss and identity, with two strong women at the heart of it. This film is a great starting point for people who are not familiar with Petzold’s back catalogue and, for fans of his work, an unvarnished continuation of the laconic unease.”

Fran Albrecht,

Cinema Coordinator