Fleeing fame, the writer Anatole Hirsch decides to publish his new book under the name of his cousin, Martin Bassane. This book wins the Prix Goncourt. A film inspired by the story of Romain Gary.

Philippe Noiret
as Anatole Hirsch

Robin Renucci
as Martin

Laure Killing
as Sylvie

Monique Chaumette
as Gisèle Laumière

Caroline Silhol
as Jacqueline Ségur

François Perrot
as Daniel Laumière

Jean-Claude Brialy
as Charles Laumière

Bernard Pivot
as Bernard Pivot

Maher Kamoun
as Rachid

Philippe Morier-Genoud
as Delplaire, le critique