One of Cinema’s Greatest Directors Returns | Miroirs No.3 Christian Petzold Interview

Christian Petzold is widely regarded as one of the most important filmmakers in contemporary world cinema. In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, we explore his latest film, MIROIRS NO. 3.

From his early work to his international breakthrough with Barbara (2012), Petzold has built a remarkable body of films including Phoenix, Transit, Undine, and Afire. His collaborations with Nina Hoss and Paula Beer have helped define modern German cinema and global arthouse filmmaking.

Now, Petzold reunites with Paula Beer for MIROIRS NO. 3, a luminous and deeply human film inspired by Maurice Ravel’s piano suite. The film continues his exploration of identity, memory, and recovery from trauma, told with an impressionistic and emotionally resonant style.

In this conversation, Christian Petzold discusses the making of MIROIRS NO. 3, his creative process, working with Paula Beer, and the themes that have shaped his career.

MIROIRS NO. 3 opened March 20 in New York and Los Angeles and is expanding to theaters nationwide.

INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE is hosted by Greg Laemmle and Raphael Sbarge and features in-depth conversations with filmmakers, actors, and industry voices shaping independent and international cinema.

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