Paris, 1930s. Madlen Verdjė is a young, poor, and untalented actress accused of murdering a famous producer. The latter, using a professional offer as a cover, tried to take advantage of the girl. Just when it seems that all evidence turns against Madlen, her best friend, lawyer Polina, comes to her aid. Madlen is eventually acquitted by the court, and the young actress's life changes completely: she is about to enter a new stage full of success and fame, but only until the silent film star Odet (Isabelle Huppert) appears and the truth is revealed. Alongside the film actors, director François Ozon enjoys every moment in this witty comedy and pays homage to the golden age of Hollywood, touching on relevant topics with a smile: women's fight against patriarchy, the power of media, and its impact on society, etc.