Jeanne Moreau, an icon of French cinema, left an indelible mark on the silver screen from her theatrical debut in the late 1940s through to her final film appearance in 2017. While collectors recognize her versatility across genres, it's her collaborations with French New Wave auteurs that firmly anchor her in film history and make her work highly sought-after. Moreau's enigmatic presence and raw emotive power defined an era, and her filmography offers a fascinating journey through cinematic innovation. For physical media enthusiasts, Moreau's indispensable performances in classics like Louis Malle's 1958 noir masterpiece *Elevator to the Gallows* and François Truffaut’s 1962 romance *Jules et Jim* are essential cornerstones of any serious collection. These films, often released by boutique labels on meticulously restored Blu-ray and 4K discs, showcase her magnetic allure and the New Wave's groundbreaking aesthetic. Beyond these seminal works, films like *The 400 Blows* (1959) and *The Train* (1964) further highlight her incredible range, making her a perennial favorite for collectors devoted to preserving cinematic artistry in its finest physical form.