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.
Denis Ménochet
as Peter von Kant
Isabelle Adjani
as Sidonie
Khalil Ben Gharbia
as Amir
Hanna Schygulla
as Rosemarie
Stefan Crepon
as Karl
Aminthe Audiard
as Gabrielle
