Mirrors No. 3

Laura survives a weekend in the countryside after a car crash that leaves her shaken but physically unhurt. A local woman named Betty, who witnessed the wreck, takes her in and treats her with quiet motherlike care. Laura's husband Richard and their adult son Max slowly accept her back into the home, and the four of them settle into a fragile routine that feels intimate yet strained. The house becomes a sanctuary where memories are kept at bay by small rituals and shared meals. Yet the tension from the past lingers, turning afternoons into tests of trust and loyalty, and Laura searches for a steadying footing. As she tries to steady herself, lines between protection and control begin to blur.

Directed by Christian Petzold, Mirrors No 3 stars Paula Beer as Laura with Barbara Auer as Betty and Matthias Brandt as Richard. The film continues Petzold's intimate, character driven approach and uses restrained dialogue to probe memory and belonging together.

Box office data for Mirrors No 3 have not been publicly released, suggesting a limited release curve typical of art house projects. No widely reported figures are available to date. Its release strategy remains low key in limited release markets.

As of now there are no major nominations announced for Mirrors No 3. The film has drawn attention for its performances and mood, but it has not appeared on prominent awards lists. Any future nominations would be reported by industry outlets. Critics nod approvingly. Industry consensus remains cautiously positive overall.

Reception centers on mood and restraint rather than drama. The film looks at care, boundaries, and memory, showing how trauma reshapes bonds and how belonging can be renegotiated within a quiet family unit. Petzold frames scenes with careful composition and Beer’s restrained performance invites reflection beyond memory for audiences everywhere.