Maurice Cazeneuve

Paris, at the start of the German Occupation, five men plan to sabotage a factory.

In a theatre dressing room, a young woman talks to her lover, a successful actor

Political ambitions sometimes lead to the downfall of those who formulate them. For Ptolemy, assassinating Pompey was an opportunity to get into Caesar's good graces. Once the crime is committed, Ptolemy impatiently awaits recognition from Caesar. But a completely different fate awaits Cleopatra's brother.

Jean, who is the artistic director of a fashion magazine, is married to a very pretty cover girl, Sylvie. They both work for André Reverdy, a very cynical man, who openly covets Sylvie.

A prostitute named Nana Coupeau rises from the very bottom of the social ladder to become one of the most sought-after courtesans.