At the Swiss resort at the foot of the Alps, surrounded by silence, beauty and luxury, two elderly friends are resting. The Englishman Fred Ballinger, the famous composer and conductor, endures the diplomatic siege of the royal envoy, stubbornly refusing to perform at the concert at the personal request of Elizabeth II. American director Mick Boyle has no way of finishing the production of his latest testament film, which he is working on with a team of young colleagues. Friends reflect on the past and future, carefully watching their own children and other hotel guests. Under the façade of inert splendor, passions boil, dramas are played out - life does not allow passive participation and, despite the venerable years, draws contemplators into its cruel and beautiful whirlpool. first shown at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. The main roles were brilliantly played by Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel.