Irene Wagner, the wife of the prominent German scientist Professor Albert Wagner, had been having an affair with Erich Baumann. She does not disclose this to her husband, hoping to preserve his innocence and their "perfect marriage". This fills her with anxiety and guilt. However, Johanna Schultze, Erich's jealous ex-girlfriend, learns about the affair and begins to blackmail Irene, turning Irene's psychological torture into a harsh reality.
Stefan Zweig | Novel |
Roberto Rossellini | Director |
Franz von Treuberg | Writer |
Sergio Amidei | Writer |
Herman Millakowsky | Producer |
Jolanda Benvenuti | Editor |
Roberto Rossellini | Writer |
Walter Boos | Editor |
Renzo Rossellini | Original Music Composer |
Carlo Carlini | Director of Photography |