The following paper examines the 2021 French film (Italian title: Mistero a Saint-Tropez ), specifically focusing on its cinematic structure and its availability in high-definition formats like 1080p H.265 (HEVC) . Abstract

: By utilizing Coding Tree Units (CTUs) up to 64x64 pixels, the codec efficiently manages the film’s complex textures, such as the bright, saturated landscapes of the French Riviera, without the blocky artifacts common in lower-efficiency formats.

: The reduced bandwidth requirement of 1080p H.265 (averaging 2,250–3,000 kbps) ensures smooth playback on bandwidth-constrained networks.

: H.265 provides a bit rate reduction of approximately 50% to 62% compared to the older H.264 (AVC) standard while maintaining identical or superior visual quality.

Set in 1970, the story follows billionaire Claude Tranchant ( Benoît Poelvoorde ) and his wife Élaine, who host an elite party at their villa on the Côte d'Azur. After a sabotage attempt, the only available detective is the clumsy and near-retired Inspector Jean Boullin ( Christian Clavier ).

: The film utilizes a "bedroom farce" and "Cluedo-style" format, where Boullin goes undercover as a butler to identify a killer among the eccentric guests.