Experience Francois Truffaut's lush color noir, Mississippi Mermaid, featuring powerhouse performances from Jean-Paul Belmondo and Catherine Deneuve. Wealthy plantation tycoon Louis (Belmondo, Breathless) advertises for a bride, and the luminous Julie (Deneuve, Belle de Jour) answers. Though captivated by her beauty, strange details in her story emerge, leading to her disappearance and Louis's obsessive pursuit through a trail of mystery. Adapted by Truffaut from a novel by Cornell Woolrich (The Bride Wore Black), this film blends the genre's twists with the heart of Renoir, to whom the film is dedicated.

Key Features & Highlights

• Stunning High-Definition digital transfer.
• Features Uncompressed French mono PCM audio.
• Includes optional English subtitles.
• Rated suitable for 12 years and over.

Bonus Content & Interviews

• Archival interview with director Francois Truffaut (1969, 34 mins) discussing his work as a director, screenwriter, and actor.
• Archival interview with Jean Renoir (1969, 6 mins) discussing the work of Truffaut.
• Interview with French cinema expert Ginette Vincendeau (2024).
• Audio commentary by critic Glenn Kenny (2024).
• Original trailer included.

Specifications

Director: Francois Truffaut

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Catherine Deneuve, Michel Bouquet

Format: Blu-ray (Region B)

Runtime: 2 hours and 3 minutes

Language: French (with English subtitles available)

Release Date: 22 June 2026

Studio: Radiance Films

Package Dimensions: 17 x 13.7 x 1.5 cm; 90 g

Discover this essential piece of French cinema, beautifully restored and packed with insightful supplementary material.