Re-creation (2025)

Directed by David Merriman, Jim Sheridan.

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.

The cast includes Vicky Krieps, Jim Sheridan, Aidan Gillen, and Colm Meaney. Re-Creation opens in Ireland on 3rd October 2025. It had its Irish premiere at Galway Film Fleadh 2025.  

Re-creation is produced by Tina O'Reilly and Fabrizio Maltese. Production companies are Hell's Kitchen and Joli Rideau Media, with support from Creative Europe MEDIA, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Film Fund Luxembourg, Eurimages, Latido Films and Doha Film Institute. Sales are being handled by Latido Films.