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CÉCILE IS DEAD, a classic Maigret mystery adapted from Georges Simenon’s acclaimed novel and starring Albert Préjean as Inspector Maigret. Released as part of The Masters of Cinema Series on 18 May 2026, this strictly limited edition of 2,000 copies is housed in an O-card slipcase and includes an exclusive collector’s booklet. Pre-order now from:
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CÉCILE IS DEAD (Cécile est morte) is a classic French crime film that unites acclaimed director Maurice Tourneur (THE DEVIL’S HAND) with legendary detective novelist Georges Simenon, creator of Inspector Maigret. Adapted from one of Simenon’s celebrated Maigret novels—part of a series spanning 75 books and 28 short stories—this gripping thriller stars Albert Préjean as Inspector Maigret, the iconic Parisian detective drawn into a chilling murder case. When Cécile Pardon (Santa Relli) repeatedly reports mysterious nightly intrusions at the home she shares with her elderly aunt, Maigret dismisses her claims while pursuing a counterfeiting gang—until she is shockingly murdered inside the police station itself. Produced in occupied France during World War II, CÉCILE IS DEAD stands out as one of the finest Maigret adaptations, featuring atmospheric noir cinematography by Pierre Montazel, striking art direction by Guy de Gastyne, and a haunting score by Roger Dumas. Now restored and released on Blu-ray by the Masters of Cinema Series, this landmark French film noir classic makes its UK home video debut, essential viewing for fans of classic cinema, crime thrillers, and Inspector Maigret adaptations.
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CÉCILE IS DEAD, a classic Maigret mystery adapted from Georges Simenon’s acclaimed novel and starring Albert Préjean as Inspector Maigret. Released as part of The Masters of Cinema Series on 18 May 2026, this strictly limited edition of 2,000 copies is housed in an O-card slipcase and includes an exclusive collector’s booklet. Pre-order now from:
Eureka Store buff.ly/w59m10G
DEFF buff.ly/aVHs26Q
Limelight Collection buff.ly/1OcBDgG
HMV online buff.ly/4hQZBrW
Amazon UK buff.ly/y6FlC2O
CÉCILE IS DEAD (Cécile est morte) is a classic French crime film that unites acclaimed director Maurice Tourneur (THE DEVIL’S HAND) with legendary detective novelist Georges Simenon, creator of Inspector Maigret. Adapted from one of Simenon’s celebrated Maigret novels—part of a series spanning 75 books and 28 short stories—this gripping thriller stars Albert Préjean as Inspector Maigret, the iconic Parisian detective drawn into a chilling murder case. When Cécile Pardon (Santa Relli) repeatedly reports mysterious nightly intrusions at the home she shares with her elderly aunt, Maigret dismisses her claims while pursuing a counterfeiting gang—until she is shockingly murdered inside the police station itself. Produced in occupied France during World War II, CÉCILE IS DEAD stands out as one of the finest Maigret adaptations, featuring atmospheric noir cinematography by Pierre Montazel, striking art direction by Guy de Gastyne, and a haunting score by Roger Dumas. Now restored and released on Blu-ray by the Masters of Cinema Series, this landmark French film noir classic makes its UK home video debut, essential viewing for fans of classic cinema, crime thrillers, and Inspector Maigret adaptations.
Check out more of our Masters of Cinema releases youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSQMe4gsSluH9gxzXP_wMaY14jy8WR6Q1
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