Remy Germain is actually a doctor in a town who becomes the focus on a smear campaign, as letters accusing him of having an affair and acting unlawful abortions are sent to village leaders. The mysterious writer, who signs each letter as"Le Corbeau" (The Raven) so-on targets the whole town, exposing everybody's dark secrets. This allegorical picture was highly controversial during that time of its release, and was prohibited after the Liberation from France.