The work and life of iconic Italian director Liliana Cavani. Starting from the beginning of her historical and investigative documentaries for RAI, passing through films such as The Night Porter (1974), her recognized masterpiece, and Francesco (1989), she talks about the developing process of her filmography. A portrait of a strong and passionate woman who never resigned to include her critical points of view in all her film works. Doing so, she was able to leave her trace in the golden years of Italian cinema.