as Flora Danieli, a bisexual political power broker. Themes and Style
The story follows (Jean-Louis Trintignant), a shy and unassuming bank clerk resigned to a life of social mediocrity. His life changes when he reunites with a former high school friend, Claude Fabre (Jean-Pierre Cassel), a disillusioned and physically disabled novelist.
as Marie-Paule, a "sunny-natured" young woman and Nicolas's first major conquest.
as Claude Fabre, the cynical mastermind behind Nicolas's rise.
