Public Opinion

The film follows Egisto Bianchi, who becomes the center of a sensational case after his wife's death. Accused of auxoricide, he finds himself in the spotlight when a journalist takes an interest in the case and stirs public sentiment through a media campaign. Though Bianchi is acquitted, the journalist sees an opportunity to profit from the story by making a film about it, casting Bianchi as the lead.

As the filming progresses, the journalist uncovers the truth about Bianchi's wife's infidelity. This revelation leads to tensions as the script is altered to include these new, scandalous elements. Bianchi, unaware of the changes and believing them to be fabrications, protests against the direction of the film. The narrative builds towards a dramatic conclusion as Bianchi learns the truth, highlighting the impact of sensationalism on personal lives and public opinion.