Maigret and the St. Fiacre Case

Inspector Maigret is summoned to his childhood village in the heart of the Loire Valley after a former classmate, now a priest, writes to him expressing fear for his life. Upon arrival, Maigret learns that the priest has been murdered under mysterious circumstances, and the investigation uncovers a web of long-held secrets and resentments connected to a local aristocratic family and the village's past.

The film was well-received by critics for its atmospheric portrayal of rural France, Jean Gabin's iconic performance as Maigret, and the intricate mystery. It is considered a classic adaptation of Georges Simenon's beloved detective novels.

• Praised for its faithful adaptation of Simenon's novel.

• Jean Gabin delivers a compelling and nuanced performance as Maigret.

• The film excels in its moody atmosphere and depiction of provincial life.

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Nominated for the Golden Bear at the 9th Berlin International Film Festival (1959).

The film was shot in the Loire Valley, the actual region where Georges Simenon set Maigret's childhood and many of his novels, adding an authentic backdrop to the story.