The T.N.P., the Théâtre National Populaire, an important experimental theater directed by Jean Vilar. Franju combines sequences from theatrical performances with documentary images, creating links and confrontations between theater and the real world.

Jean Vilar
as Self

Jean Topart
as Self

Gérard Philipe
as Self

Marc Cassot
as Narrator (voice)

Georges Wilson
as Self

María Casares
as Self

Monique Chaumette
as Self

Silvia Monfort
as Self

Daniel Sorano
as Self