Benvenuta

A passionate affair set against the intense encounter between a film-maker and a novelist. The story begins with young scriptwriter François tracking down the author of a once-scandalous novel. His aim is to adapt the work for the screen but several elements of the novel he finds difficult to comprehend. The author, Jeanne, is initially cautious of relaying information, insisting the presumably autobiographical book in no way relates to her personal life. However, eventually she takes the man into confidence to tell the background of Benvenuta.

• André DelvauxScreenplay
• André DelvauxDirector
• Frédéric DevreeseOriginal Music Composer

• Fanny ArdantBenvenuta
• Vittorio GassmanLivio
• Françoise FabianJeanne
• Mathieu CarrièreFrancois
• Claire WauthionInge
• Philippe GeluckLa père
• Anne ChappuisLa mère
• Franz JoubertLe prêtre et jardinier
• Renato ScarpaLe journaliste
• Franco TrevisiLe policier
• Franco AngrisanoLe gardien de la villa
• Armando MarraLe chanteur