Corps perdus

A renowned specialist in paintings by Bax, Eric Desange is invited to Buenos Aires to identify a painting supposedly by the master. At his arrival, he is welcomed by Laura and her husband and immediately begins his investigations. The painting immediately strikes him as unfinished as if Bax had prepared a background for one or two more characters. During this investigation, at the very place where the painting was made, he suddenly finds himself back in 1927, at the time when Bax lived in this rich house. During a dance party, he meets Letizia, the hostess. She has Laura's looks... He himself has a huge scar on his face and he has the looks of Bax. He falls in love with Letizia hut is rejected. In the early morning, he does no longer know whether he has been dreaming or not.. (Le Film francais, 18.5.89)