
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.
Benvenuta

Livio

Jeanne

Francois

Inge

La père

La mère
Le prêtre et jardinier
Le journaliste

Le policier

Le gardien de la villa

Le chanteur

La jeune dame
La biche (as Béatrice Palme)

Autre femme
Le guide
Le garçon de café

La voisine
Benvenuta enfant
Benvenuta enfant
Le facteur (as Toon Carette)
Hotel Porter (uncredited)
