{"product_id":"cecile-is-dead-masters-of-cinema-limited-edition-blu-ray","title":"CÉCILE IS DEAD [Limited Edition Blu-ray]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCÉCILE IS DEAD (Masters of Cinema)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unsung master of French cinema, Maurice Tourneur, brings Georges Simenon’s celebrated crime novel to the screen in \u003cem\u003eCécile is Dead\u003c\/em\u003e. This film features Simenon’s beloved sleuth Inspector Maigret, portrayed here by Albert Préjean, in one of the finest adaptations of the character. Produced in occupied France during World War II, this French crime classic boasts noirish cinematography and is presented here as part of the Masters of Cinema Series, marking its first release on home video in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\/Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1080p HD presentation from a restoration by Gaumont Film Company.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures noirish cinematography by Pierre Montazel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eArt direction by Guy de Gastyne, a set designer for Marcel L’Herbier and René Clair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMusic scored by Roger Dumas, who also scored Tourneur’s \u003cem\u003eThe Devil’s Hand\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes an introduction to the film by Christine Leteux.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspector Maigret (Albert Préjean) of the Parisian police is repeatedly bothered by Cécile Pardon (Santa Relli), who reports nightly break-ins at her home. Maigret, preoccupied with a counterfeiting investigation, initially dismisses her claims. However, Cécile is soon murdered in the very police station where she sought his assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLimited Edition Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Limited Edition release of 2,000 copies, which includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLimited edition O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by Sean Phillips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLimited edition booklet featuring new writing on \u003cem\u003eCécile is Dead\u003c\/em\u003e and adaptations of French literature under German occupation by Andrew Watts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blu-ray\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e French (with Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maurice Tourneur\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albert PRÉJEAN, Andre GABRIELLO, Andre REYBAZ, Jean BROCHARD, Santa RELLI\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 hour and 22 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original French mono\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for 12 years and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eureka Entertainment Limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecure this essential French crime classic on Blu-ray today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albert PRÉJEAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57441015791998,"sku":"B0GQB9GMGM","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/81U4sqLPbiL_2b1d042a-02bc-4b20-9af0-3b31389cfffd.jpg?v=1779255678","url":"https:\/\/www.yachew.com\/en-at\/products\/cecile-is-dead-masters-of-cinema-limited-edition-blu-ray","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}