Plot Summary: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. She paints the picture of a musical virtuoso who against her better judgment becomes involved with an Italian magistrate. It's a no-holds-barred passion of hot temperaments doomed to a miserable conclusion.
爱是盲目，后即死灰，芬妮·阿尔丹绝佳的表演，红色的房间，被爱火吞噬的女子，在爱情上一去不回头，古城覆没为灰尘，书信焚化为灰烬，死亡为爱情做终结。德尔沃电影中永恒的钢琴曲和闪回，优雅的摄影
接近于杜拉斯的作品，不过Delvaux用他更为沉稳谨严的拿手戏-“对位法”（不光情绪配乐，还有剧情了）