A subtle reflection on the creative process of painter André Masson, and on creativity in general. It is at the crossroads of the documentary and the poem. It exalts the work of Masson and demonstrates lucidity, dedication and patience necessary for any creator. It superimposes the image a text inspired by the work of Masson, divided into eight parts, directs the eye to the heart of the artist's creative work.

A short film about Roger Lacourière's printmaking studio on Corot Street in Montmartre. After a brief overview of the Butte district, the different engraving techniques practiced by the artists working in this studio are described. The artists filmed are: André Dunoyer de Segonzac, André Masson, Joan Miro, R. Naly, and Pierre Yves Trémois.