Freelance photographer Servais (
Fabio Testi) meets luckless Nadine Chevalier (
Romy Schneider)
an aging, world-weary, would-be movie star who thus far has only been
able to find work in cheap exploitation movies. Trying to win her
affection, Servais borrows the money from his underworld employers to
launch a theatrical production of Richard III starring Nadine as Lady
Anne. Though cold and skeptical at first, Nadine gradually falls in love
with Servais, and eventually finds herself torn between him and her
husband Jacques (
Jacques Dutronc),
to whom she feels morally obligated. Set in a world of losers and
futile talents, this dark and moody drama depicts love as the only
source of salvation. Memorable performances and skillful direction make
this film a powerful experience.
