The Kreutzer Sonata

Plot Summary

Some time after marrying a sensual girl, Pozdnychev realizes the only link to his spouse is that of physical love. When a violinist with whom his wife plays regularly the “Sonata to Kreutzer” appears, the young woman blooms in a new passion. From then on, her husband is eaten away by jealousy.

Top Cast

Jean-Claude Brialy Trukhacevskij

Éric Rohmer Poznyecev

Françoise Martinelli La Femme de Poznyecev

Jean-Luc Godard Ami Journaliste

André Bazin (uncredited)