A road accident in Nîmes brings the toreador Francisco Jimenez
into contact with Manuel Vasquez, a radiologist. The latter lives
a sheltered life with his wife Marion, who shares his interest in
classical music. A former surgeon who caused the accidental death
of a patient during an operation, the son of a Republican who died in
the fight against Franco, Manuel rejects everything that reminds him of
Spain...
From its birth in 1895, cinema has been an essential part of French culture. Now it is one of the most dynamic, versatile and important of the arts in France.
From Jean Renoir to François Truffaut, French cinema has no shortage of truly great filmmakers, each bringing a unique approach to the art of filmmaking.