Two boys in a private boarding school plot the murder of another student. Lots are drawn and the victim chosen. Goaded on by Kent, Stephane commits the murder. Kent then tries to convince the student body and the school administration that the murder was really committed by two other students, Lancelot and D'Argenteuil. Finally, Stephane confesses to the crime and is sent to jail along with the falsely accused students while parents and school authorities try to get at the truth. The Execution is a study of innocence, evil and complicity.

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« KENT: Now you're talking sense. Bring the hat, Christian. (Stéphane hesitates for a moment before drawing a slip from the hat. Standing behind him, Kent watches him impatiently.) Well, is it so difficult? / STÉPHANE, closing his eyes: There, it's done. (Pause.) I won't read it. / KENT: Read it, Christian Ambre. »