A famous poet in postwar Paris, scorned by the Left Bank youth, is in love with both his wife Eurydice and a mysterious princess. Seeking inspiration, the poet becomes obsessed and follows the princess from the world of the living to the land of the dead.

• Films du Palais Royal
• Andre Paulve Film
• Jean Marais
• François Périer
• María Casares
• Marie Déa
• Henri Crémieux
• Juliette Gréco
• Roger Blin
• Édouard Dermithe