A passionate affair set against the intense encounter between a film-maker and a novelist. The story begins with young scriptwriter François tracking down the author of a once-scandalous novel. His aim is to adapt the work for the screen but several elements of the novel he finds difficult to comprehend. The author, Jeanne, is initially cautious of relaying information, insisting the presumably autobiographical book in no way relates to her personal life. However, eventually she takes the man into confidence to tell the background of Benvenuta.
as Benvenuta
as Livio
as Jeanne
as Francois
as Inge
as La père
as La mère
as Le prêtre et jardinier
as Le journaliste
as Le policier
as Le gardien de la villa
as Le chanteur
as La jeune dame
as La biche (as Béatrice Palme)
as Autre femme
as Le guide
as Le garçon de café
as La voisine
as Benvenuta enfant
as Benvenuta enfant
as Le facteur (as Toon Carette)
as Hotel Porter (uncredited)
