Benvenuta 1983

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.

Cast:

Fanny Ardant
Benvenuta 

Vittorio Gassman
Livio 

Françoise Fabian
Jeanne 

Mathieu Carrière
Francois 

Claire Wauthion
Inge 

Philippe Geluck
La père