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Murder at the Cottage: The Search for Justice for Sophie

Murder at the Cottage: The Search for Justice for Sophie
★ 6.3/10•2021•50m•18•Crime•Documentary
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A five part Sky Original documentary series that will look into the unsolved case of Sophie Toscan du Plantier who was brutally murdered in West Cork in 1996. Using original evidence, never-before-seen footage and interviews with those closest to the case, including Sophie’s family and key suspect Ian Bailey, the series aims to unravel the unsolved case that has haunted West Cork for decades.

Michael Sheridan · Writer

Colm Quinn · Director

Jim Sheridan · Director

Jim Sheridan · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime50m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 20, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E149m

Episode 1

Acclaimed filmmaker Jim Sheridan begins his investigation into the brutal murder of French film producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier in West Cork in 1996.

Jun 20, 2021

Episode 2 - Episode 2E245m

Episode 2

Early suspects in the murder case of Sophie Toscan du Plantier begin to emerge, including English journalist Ian Bailey, the first reporter on the crime scene.

Jun 20, 2021

Episode 3 - Episode 3E352m

Episode 3

The murder case continues with false leads, changing witness statements and a failure to charge a suspect despite more than 50 initial suspects identified by the Irish police.

Jun 20, 2021

E448m

Episode 4

Years later, the French authorities take over the investigation from the Irish Police and circle around one key suspect: Ian Bailey. A battle between cultures and judicial systems looms large.

Jun 20, 2021

Episode 5 - Episode 5E550m

Episode 5

After 24 years of suspicion, the French authorities put Ian Bailey on trial in absentia. The defendant remains in his home in West Cork while French Magistrates deliberate on his fate.

Jun 20, 2021

Actors

Jim Sheridan

Jim Sheridan

Self. Presenter. Storyteller. Filmmaker

Sophie Toscan du Plantier

Self (archive Footage)

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