Jean Roscoff, a 65-year-old member of the Academy whose career is on the decline, sets out to write an essay on a little-known American poet, thereby sparking a media storm.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Laurent LafitteJean Roscoff | Jean Roscoff |
 Gilles LelloucheNot listed | Not listed |
 Chiara MastroianniNot listed | Not listed |
 Galatea BellugiNot listed | Not listed |
 D’Johé KouadioNot listed | Not listed |
 Laurent StockerNot listed | Not listed |
 Pierre ArditiNot listed | Not listed |