For Simon Axler, it's all over. He was one of the greatest actors of his generation. Now in his sixties, he's lost his talent, his magic, his self-confidence. Falstaff, Peer Gynt, Vania—his greatest roles: nothing remains, just a wisp of air. When he steps onto the stage, he feels incapable of acting, of inhabiting another character. His wife has left him, his audience too, and his agent can't convince him to return to the stage. But then a woman appears in his life, and with her, desire and self-esteem…
This article was modified on January 26, 2016