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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 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. Jul 8, 2025 Full Review Siddhant Adlakha Observer 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. Rated: 3/4 Jun 16, 2025 Full Review Tomris Laffly Variety A slickly stunning chamber piece. Jim Sheridan and David Merriman hold a mirror to our humanity in an elegant ’12 Angry Men’ variation. Jun 11, 2025 Full Review Rua Fay Cinemasters manages to produce a suspenseful script while still treating du Plantier's memory with respect and sensitivity. Jul 21, 2025 Full Review Emma Collins Irish Independent Re-Creation is a thought-provoking film that revisits one of Ireland’s most painful unresolved tragedies through a striking blend of drama and documentary. Jun 11, 2025 Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Cinencuentro It invents an alternative story, presenting what might have happened if reality had been different. An interesting idea that is also sufficiently respectful of the real case and the murder victim. [Full review in Spanish]. Rated: 3.5/5 Jun 9, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jim Sheridan

Director

David Merriman

Director

Vicky Krieps

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Jim Sheridan

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Aidan Gillen

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Colm Meaney

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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
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 29m