Jean-Louis Trintignant, Michel Bouquet, and Juliet Berto star in Défense de savoir, a tense legal thriller from director Nadine Trintignant. When Simone is accused of murdering her husband, lawyer Jean-Pierre uncovers connections between the dead man and an ambitious politician. Co-written by acclaimed director Alain Corneau and photographed by William Lubtchansky, this film showcases some of French cinema’s greatest talents.

Key Features/Benefits

• UK premiere on Blu-ray
• 4K restoration from the original negative
• Original mono audio
• New and improved English translation subtitles
• Limited edition of 4,000 copies for the UK and US

Special Features

• Pour le cinéma set report (1973): extract from the French television programme, featuring interviews with director Nadine Trintignant and actors Jean-Louis Trintignant and Bernadette Lafont
• Image gallery: promotional and publicity materials
• Limited edition exclusive booklet including a new essay on the film, a look at Nadine Trintignant’s career, an overview of critical responses, and film credits

Specifications

Director: Nadine Trintignant

Actors: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Nadine Trintignant, Charles Denner, Michel Bouquet, Juliet Berto

Run Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes

Format: Blu-ray

Language: French, English

Edition: Limited Edition

Release Date: 22 Sept. 2026

This Powerhouse Films Limited Edition Blu-ray presents a significant work of French cinema, featuring top-tier talent both in front of and behind the camera.