A thief and killer stalks the streets of Paris, leaving a calling card from “Monsieur Durand” at the scene of each crime. But after a cache of these macabre identifications is discovered by a burglar in the boarding house at 21 avenue Junot, Inspector Wenceslas Vorobechik (Pierre Fresnay) takes lodging at the infamous address in an undercover bid to solve the crime, with help from his struggling-actress girlfriend Mila (Suzy Delair). Featuring audacious directorial touches, brilliant performances, and a daring tone that runs the gamut from light comedy to sinister noir, as well as a subtle portrait of tensions under Nazi occupation, this overlooked gem from the golden age of French cinema is presented in a beautiful new high-definition restoration. In French Language with English subtiltes. France – 84 min. 1.37:1 original aspect ratio black & white Special Features • Gorgeous new Gaumont restoration of the film in its original aspect ratio, presented in 1080p HD on the Blu-ray • New and improved English subtitles • A fully-illustrated booklet, including the words of Henri-Georges Clouzot and rare imagery DVD available to buy at – http://www.worldonlinecinema.com/Home/french-dvds Cineoutsider reviews – http://www.cineoutsider.com/reviews/bluray/m/murderer_lives_at_21.html |
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