This is the first documentary dedicated to the filmmaker since his passing away in 1973, and even since the last documentary done while he was still alive in 1971. It is comprised mostly of archival footage showing Melville in some TV shows, at home, in his film studio, on film sets, as well as. Interviews conducted in 2008 with celebrities who have known him or worked with him or filmmakers claiming his influence together with a selection of extracts from Melville's movies.