Screening and Debate: Miroirs No. 3

As part of her residency, Vanessa Freerks (University of Fort Hare), visiting researcher on the FILM AND DEATH project, presented the first session of this film series at NOVA FCSH on 24 March, featuring a screening of Amour, directed by Michael Haneke, followed by a discussion with members of the project team.

The second session will take place as follows:

1 April, 17:00 – Auditorium B2 (Tower B)
Miroirs No. 3 (2025, 86 min), directed by Christian Petzold

As with the previous session, the screening will be followed by a discussion with members of the project team.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Synopsis

Miroirs No. 3

Following a tragic accident during a weekend trip to the countryside, Laura (Paula Beer) emerges physically unscathed but deeply affected by the sudden death of her boyfriend. In shock, she is taken in by a local woman (Barbara Auer), a witness to the accident, who offers her shelter and care. What initially appears as an act of kindness gradually develops into an ambiguous and unsettling relationship. As Laura struggles to process her grief, the environment around her becomes increasingly oppressive and enigmatic. Between memory, projection, and the desire for belonging, the film presents a haunting exploration of emotional vulnerability, probing the boundaries between care, control, and identity.