Maigret

France, 2023 / 88 Mins

Director: Patrice Leconte

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Jade Labeste, Mélanie Bernier

Paris, 1953. The body of a beautiful young woman is discovered at Place Ventimille, dressed in an elegant evening gown. There is nothing to identify her, and no witnesses. Pensive and world-weary Inspector Jules Maigret endeavors to piece together her story, and in doing so uncovers details about her past and character. In his enquiries, he encounters Betty , a woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to the victim, but who also reminds him of one even closer to his own life…

Simenon formidable protagonist - a French counterpart to Agatha Christie’s Poirot and P.D. James’ Dalgliesh - has been brought to the screen before, but Depardieu leaves an indelible stamp on the character, bringing tenderness and dignity to a man prepared to listen before he speaks, and to stand up for those without a voice.

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