Peter von Kant, a successful, famous director, lives with his assistant Karl, whom he likes to mistreat and humiliate. Through the great actress Sidonie, he meets and falls in love with Amir, a handsome young man of modest means. He offers to share his apartment and help Amir break into the world of cinema. Several months later, Amir becomes a star. But as soon as he acquires fame, he breaks up with Peter, leaving him alone to face himself.

• France 2 Cinéma
• Playtime
• Denis Ménochet
• Isabelle Adjani
• Khalil Ben Gharbia
• Hanna Schygulla
• Stefan Crepon
• Aminthe Audiard