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.
| Directing | Éric Rohmer | Director |
| Camera | Roland Sarver | Director of Photography |
| Production | Jean-Luc Godard | Producer |
| Camera | Jacques Rivette | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Leo Tolstoy | Short Story |