Ciné-Club: Maigret and the Dead Lover by Pascal Bonitzer

Praise for Maigret and the Dead Lover

“A pure cinematic treat.”— Aurélien Cabrol, La Tribune Dimanche

“Incisive dialogue, a taste for secrecy, concision: a delightful adaptation served by giants of the stage.”— Jacques Morice, Télérama

“With its brilliant dialogue and dazzling actors . . . (a sparkling face-off between Alvaro and Podalydès), Bonitzer delightfully confronts this timeless character with present-day Paris.”— Xavier Leherpeur, L’Obs

“Faithful to and respectful of Simenon’s work, Bonitzer’s film adds a melancholy touch, seeking less to tell the story of a crime than to portray a string of damaged lives. And it works beautifully.”— David Doucet, Le Point

“Pascal Bonitzer succeeds in a modernized version of Inspector Maigret, in which his characters, played by terrific actors including Denis Podalydès, struggle against the end of their world.”— Céline Rouden, La Croix

“A ghost film full of charm.”— Jean-Baptiste Morain, Les Inrockuptibles

“Bonitzer delivers a delicious version of Maigret, played by Denis Podalydès. . . . [He] places him in a very interesting time frame: the early 21st century.”— Nathalie Zimra, Les Fiches du Cinéma

“The film has the merit of giving pride of place to all its wonderful actors, who . . . bring a renewed flavor to this umpteenth adaptation of Inspector Maigret’s investigations.”— Laurence Houot, Franceinfo Culture

“The large place given to the supporting roles recalls the flavor of postwar French film casts.”— Vincent Thabourey, Positif

“An enjoyable investigation to follow, and superbly performed.”— Télé 2 semaines

Reviews translated from the French.