Some time after marrying a sensual girl, Pozdnychev realizes the only link to his spouse is that of physical love. When a violinist with whom his wife plays regularly the “Sonata to Kreutzer” appears, the young woman blooms in a new passion. From then on, her husband is eaten away by jealousy.

Jean-Claude Brialyas Trukhacevskij
Éric Rohmeras Poznyecev
Jean-Luc Godardas Ami Journaliste
Claude Chabrolas Cameo (uncredited)
Marc Laferrièreas (uncredited)
François Truffautas Cameo (uncredited)
Jacques Rivette