Film makers Clem Da Silva (Tomas Milian) and Theo Steiner (Elliott Gould) are childhood friends, although now estranged. While both are gifted and equally passionate about cinema, their destinies couldn’t have been any different – multiple Oscar winner Theo is successful and admired around the world, whereas few have ever heard of Clem, because he often gets to work only for television. Clem has accused Theo of plagiarising his ideas that, to add insult to injury, went on to win awards.

Clem ha un complesso di inferiorità verso il collega regista Theo, che accusa di avergli soffiato una donna e un Oscar. I due decidono di trasferire la competizione direttamente sul piano artistico, girando un film l'uno sulla vita dell'altro.

История про двух режиссеров, талантливого и бездарного, которые были друзьями до тех пор, пока не влюбились в одну женщину