A French affair

DVD/Video: Eight Women (UGC Films/Momentum Pictures, 15, £19.99/£15.99)

Francois Ozon's odd but endearing tribute to Douglas Sirk, French musicals and high camp places eight of the world's most famous Frenchwomen in a snowbound house with a mysteriously deceased male relative and leaves them to sort out the mess.

Each woman has a song, and Catherine Deneuve and Fanny Ardant even share a kiss, but despite stars, revelations and fabulous Technicolor outfits, the overall effect is puzzlingly lightweight, and songs that are beloved in France will mean nothing to British audiences.

Extras include an interview with the costume designer and two music vids.