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Re-Creation

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In a fictitious trial, twelve members of a jury must decide whether British journalist Ian Bailey is guilty of the murder of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan Du Plantier in 1996. Based on real events, the film reconstructs, through the discussions between these twelve people, a case that ultimately invites the viewer to draw their own conclusions.

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Wendy Ide Screen International 07/08/2025
The film takes as its basis actual witness statements and genuine evidence. But the addition of fictional characters, whose fictional life events are woven into their decision-making processes, muddies the film and undermines the insights into the case. Go to Full Review
Siddhant Adlakha Observer 06/16/2025
3/4
Part courtroom drama, part true crime documentary, the unique and innovative ‘Re-Creation’ uses the familiar structure of ’12 Angry Men’ to arrive at novel conclusions. Go to Full Review
Tomris Laffly Variety 06/11/2025
A slickly stunning chamber piece. Jim Sheridan and David Merriman hold a mirror to our humanity in an elegant ’12 Angry Men’ variation. Go to Full Review
Graeme Tuckett The Post NZ Jun 28
4/5
Despite some misgivings and few narrative traps to be negotiated, Merriman and Sheridan, aided by a phenomenal cast, have put together a truly engrossing and very watchable film. Go to Full Review
Randy Meeks Espinof May 8
2/5
Like a repeated bus trip, you know every twist and turn, and all that's left for you is an hour and a half of uncomfortable tedium. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Begoña Piña Cinemanía (Spain) May 7
4/5
Sheridan's film reflects a society rife with prejudice, yet one in which, despite everything, a certain degree of goodness can still be found. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Synopsis In a fictitious trial, twelve members of a jury must decide whether British journalist Ian Bailey is guilty of the murder of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan Du Plantier in 1996. Based on real events, the film reconstructs, through the discussions between these twelve people, a case that ultimately invites the viewer to draw their own conclusions.
Director
Jim Sheridan, David Merriman
Producer
Fabrizio Maltese, Tina O'Reilly
Screenwriter
Jim Sheridan, David Merriman
Production Co
Eurimages
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 29m