The Marcenat couple seem to have everything they need to be happy. However, Odile's frivolity and Philippe's jealousy drive the couple apart. Philippe, manager of the family printing business, finds solace in Isabelle, a long-time employee at the paper mill. Isabelle's routine life, entirely devoted to her work, leads Philippe to strike up a romantic relationship with the playful young Misa. But, faced with Isabelle's grief, Philippe puts an end to the romance. When Odile, inconsolable since their break-up, finally commits suicide, Philippe realizes that she was his true love.
Released: Apr 11, 1962
Runtime: 143 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Marina Vlady, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Emmanuelle Riva, Alexandra Stewart, Michel Piccoli, Gabrielle Dorziat
Crew: Alain Decaux (Writer), René Cortade (Writer), Rodolphe-Maurice Arlaud (Writer), Stellio Lorenzi (Director)