Re-Creation

About Re-Creation

In a fictitious trial, twelve members of a jury must decide whether journalist Ian Bailey is guilty of the 1996 murder of French filmmaker Sophie Toscan Du Plantier. 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.

Re-Creation is a 2025 crime mystery film directed by David Merriman and Jim Sheridan. Released in October 2025, it runs 89 minutes.

Colm Meaney appears as Ian Bailey, Aidan Gillen as Hamilton Barnes, Jim Sheridan as Juror 1, and Tristan Heanue as Juror 2. Written by David Merriman and Jim Sheridan. It was produced by Hell's Kitchen and Joli Rideau Media. The story is adapted from real events.

Shelv files it under journalist, true crime, courtroom drama, and murder trial.

Where the Crawdads Sing, Boston Strangler, and The Goldman Case make useful companions to Re-Creation, all filed under jury trial.