Past and present collide in this captivating psychodrama by German filmmaker Christian Petzold ("Phoenix", "Transit"). The story follows Laura (Paula Beer), a young woman from Berlin who survives a countryside car crash, only to become entangled with a mysterious family. Laura, emotionally shaken by the accident, is taken in by a local woman named Betty (Barbara Auer). As Laura develops a rapport with Betty, she finds herself increasingly drawn into the family’s strange dynamics. This film marks Petzold's return to Hitchcockian inspiration, blending elements from "Vertigo" and "Shadow of a Doubt". A standout at the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, "Miroirs No. 3" features Beer's compelling performance, exploring grief and our unique coping mechanisms.

Golden Camera for Best First Feature at Cannes 2025 & Shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film Oscar Set against the backdrop of 1990s Iraq, where war and food shortages are everyday struggles, a president demands that every school prepare a cake for his birthday. Nine-year-old Lamia, selected from her classmates, must navigate challenges to gather ingredients and bake the cake. Cinematographer Tudor Vladimir Panduru skillfully captures the city's contrasting beauty and tension. Hasan Hadi's debut film balances realism with poetic moments, presenting a child's perspective on the absurdities and quiet defiance in daily life. "The President’s Cake" is the first Iraqi film to win the Caméra d’Or and the Audience Award.