Maigret

A ByTowne Exclusive! "Impressive. Has the air of a new classic." - Frédéric Strauss, Télérama The legendary Gérard Depardieu brings to remarkable life one of the most beloved characters from 20th century crime fiction in "Maigret," the exquisite, masterfully-directed new crime drama from multi award-winning writer/director Patrice Leconte based on Georges Simenon’s internationally best-selling novels. 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 (Depardieu) endeavours to piece together her story, and in doing so uncovers details about her past and character. In his inquiries, he encounters Betty (Jade Labeste), a woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to the victim, but who also reminds him of one even closer to his own life…