Albin Mercier is a solitary French journalist sent to Germany to write about a novelist. Renting a flat nearby, he enters the couple’s social circle, becomes obsessed with uncovering a hidden problem in their marriage, spies on Hélène, and presents compromising photographs to Andreas, indirectly provoking the fatal confrontation.
Reflective lawyer whose romantic idealism, career frustrations, and separation shape the story.
The protagonist, a charming but commitment-phobic playboy who is falsely accused of murder and embarks on an investigation to clear his name.
Robert 'Bob' Letellier is a newly graduated young man who feels alienated from conventional celebrations and respectable society. He joins a rebellious social circle, becomes attracted to Mic, and is asked by Clotilde de Vaudremont to marry her after she becomes pregnant, but refuses despite wanting to help.
Françoise's husband, an ambitious but conflicted man divided between career and family.
Alain is a psychologist in Valparaiso and Alexandra’s boyfriend. Although he feels like the “seventh side of a hexagon,” he accompanies her to Easter Island, where his role as a catalyst becomes clear. After the encounter with the energy beings, he is chosen to become the new Guardian and await the next rendezvous.
Jacques Charrier has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1958. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Anatomy of a Marriage with 2 titles. Signature works include The Third Lover, Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Jean-Marc, Because, Because of a Woman. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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