Performing: Nadia Tereszkiewicz, Rebecca Marder, Isabelle Huppert, Fabrice Luchini, Dany Boon, André Dussollier, Edouard Sulpice, Olivier Broche, Félix Lefebvre, Evelyne Buyle
Paris, 1930s. Madeleine, a young aspiring actress penniless, is accused of murdering a famous producer. When it seems that Madeleine stands at a loss, her best friend, the unemployed lawyer Pauline, comes to her aid. Based on deception, the strategy the protagonists adopt in court makes them win the court battle. Madeleine's fate completely changes. She is the talk of the town and enjoys respect and esteem. Her sudden fame, however, does not please everyone.