# French cinematic releases and developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-cinematic-releases-and-developments
> Updated: 2026-10-04T22:01:45.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Recent updates in French cinema include the 4K restoration and Blu-ray release of the 1969 psychological drama ‘Crime Thief’ (Le Voleur de crimes), directed by Nadine Trintignant. The release features original mono audio and supplemental interviews.

Other cinematic developments include the film ‘De Gaulle - Liberté’, which examines the Free French army and Charles de Gaulle’s political stance during the Second World War. Additionally, the crime comedy ‘Le Crime du 3e étage’ is scheduled for theatrical release in January 2027, while the documentary ‘Heart of Light – Eleven Songs for Fiji’ is noted for its forty-year production history.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: French cinema updates: New film releases and documentary milestones

Upcoming film highlights include the French crime comedy ‘Le Crime du 3e étage’ arriving in 2027 and the long-gestating documentary ‘Heart of Light – Eleven Songs for Fiji’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-cinema-updates-new-film-releases-and-documentary-milestones

### 2026-09-18: Cinema updates: ‘Crime Thief’ Blu-ray release and ‘De Gaulle - Liberté’ review

New releases and reviews highlight the 4K Blu-ray restoration of the 1969 film ‘Crime Thief’ and the historical drama ‘De Gaulle - Liberté’ focusing on the Free French army.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cinema-updates-crime-thief-blu-ray-release-and-de-gaulle-libert-review

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