A hippie tells a story to his wife about four hedonists who lived in an old house. The hedonists pass their time discussing various topics and arguing. One night, a spirit haunts them and drives them insane. When the story is over, the hippie’s wife gives birth.
A man opens fire on the statue of the Virgin during the 15th August procession. Barricaded in his home with his wife and daughter, he continues to shoot wildly. He refuses to open the door to the carabinieri and he refuses everything he needs, including water.
Jacques, a young man with artistic aspirations, spends four nights wandering Paris with a young woman, whom he rescued from suicide.
A retired actor's search for his stray pet strings together this episodic portrait of the ancient Roman quarter.