A wealthy art dealer, Pierre Nioux, marries the daughter of a former house owner, Edwige, after a disputed sale. Despite having a heart attack, Pierre focuses on acquiring a rare Etruscan vase. When Edwige becomes pregnant, she leaves Pierre and hides to avoid a premature delivery.
L'Homme pressé
An antique dealer, feeling disconnected from the fast-paced world, becomes desperate to accelerate his life, causing tension with his wife who tries to keep him rooted.
