Classic Movie: ‘Maigret’

89 mins. English subtitles. Rating : M.

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 (Monsieur Hire, Ridicule, The Girl On The Bridge), 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 enquiries, 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…

Simenon (and Leconte’s) formidable protagonist – a French counterpart to Agatha Christie’s Poirot and P.D. James’ Dalgliesh – has been brought to the screen before, but Depardieu leaves an indelible stamp on the character, bringing tenderness and dignity to a man prepared to listen before he speaks, and to stand up for those without a voice.

Sunday October 2nd 2022
Doors open 6.30.pm
Admission $5
Film starts 7.15.pm
Bar open.

The Palais Collective Shop will be open before the screening, please come in and browse in our newly refurbished space.

‘Bring a plate to share’ is back after COVID.

However, if you don’t feel comfortable eating from a shared plate, you may bring your own BYO nibbles and snacks.

Hygiene and Social Distancing

We have the standard Tasmania-wide COVID-safe protocols in place, as mandated by Council: hand sanitisers, social distancing (1.5m), disinfecting and cleaning.   Seating distances, queues at bar areas etc will be explained and supervised by the Palais Management Committee on the night.