Original subtitles

- Welcome. - Thank you.

"Two Autumns in Paris", story of a refugee by F. Villaroel

- Antonio! - Oswaldo!

- Brother! - Oswaldo!

Thank you for coming to get me.

No, please. You had a long time to come!

Really, I didn't want to come back ever again.

Always, always we come back to Paris!

- Shall we go? - Let's go.

I got you a Merlot as you like.

Now that you are rich and famous

there will be a limo waiting for us out there!

Getting a little fat.

It's cold here in Paris?

No, in the fall, It’s refreshing!

Sorry.

- Very beautiful. - Thank you very much.

Ah, Panchuti again! Would you let me freeze here?

Antonio, my friend. Always so grumpy!

Welcome.

It's not that cold.

No one in the fall freezes in Paris!

Let me.

Let's go.

Tell me, how did you leave my beloved Venezuela?

- How was the trip? - Very good.

Two Autumns in Paris

- Madame Mouton. - Good evening.

Nice to meet you.

The owner of the property is your mother's friend.

The price is 3,500, it is not expensive. It's a very good price.

One room, one bathroom and a kitchen.

Oh, it's cheap.

Does it satisfy you?

It's good for me.

- Sit down. - Thank you.

Bring two wines.

All of Paris is beautiful.

Paris is Paris, always imprisoned.

Le foulard de Mirella.

What is it?

Male or female?

But, no, no.

Le, le it is male.

Excuse me.

May I come in?

You are already in.

Thanks.

It's fine. We're done.

Do the homework. Come on, see you tomorrow.

Go.

Hi.

I'm Antonio from Venezuela.

What's your name?

María Teresa from Paraguay.

I was born in Asunción.

May I invite you for a coffee?

I like you.

Yes, why not? But for just a little. I live far away.

Well!

Let's go.

- Did you like the lesson? - Yes, I learned .. the vowels, ha.

Well, it's a start, huh?

Good evening.

Thanks.

I'll put you sugar and

Well, Paris is a beautiful city,

romantic,

Well, whatever can happen.

You're so funny, huh!

Where do you live?

You said you live far away.

If you want I will accompany you.

And, I live far away, yes. About 1 hour by train.

And the last one leaves at 6 pm.

How different!

I couldn't live without enjoying Paris

being so far away.

To enjoy?

I live so far away because I live in a camp for political refugees!

You don't know anything what's happening around you!

And you knew that when you talk like that.. you are much prettier?

Well, I'll miss the train.

Antonio, .. it's true, [in French]

anything can happen in Paris.

If he wanted money I would ask for patience, brother.

Truth.

Your bullshit I never understood them!

Even though I I am the artist.

After all, .. you are the one who will arrive late.

You will have a dialogue.

For next week...

- Do you agree? - We agree.

Well. Well, that's all, bye!

Thank you.

CREPES AND SNAPS

Shall I accompany you to eat?

Sure.

With your permission.

Looks like you have nothing to eat.

Of course yes. Of course.

Sorry.

Now I have food.

Now yes, I can accompany you to eat.

But, I've just finished.

- Would you like to walk? - Yes.

I had problems in Paraguay.

And some nuns helped me come to Paris

through a gentleman who lives here.

But let's not talk about it. It brings back bad memories.

And you, where do you live?

I live nearby.

If you want, I invite you to see the house, we'll talk, we'll get something.

Come on, say yes.

And I wasn't wrong. Even if you are a bourgeois!

This must be very expensive!

How do you make money to pay for it?

In reality, my family helps me.

Your family doesn't know what to do with what they make!

But, it's not fair!

Many could live here. It's as big as the Pampas!

You exaggerate. It is a one room house.

Thanks.

- To health. - To health.

I miss him. My mother, the neighborhoods.

My companions of .. university and battle.

There are times when i feel alone, too.

Anyway, here we celebrate

this new friendship that it accompanies and unites us.

Bad news. I lost the last 7 p.m. train.

No problem, if you want I'll pay for your taxi.

From here to the shelter it's a fortune, no, no!

It would be an abuse. I can sleep on the couch.

I call them and tell them that I will sleep in friends.

It's happened again. May I?

I give you my bed. I'll sleep here on the couch.

Thank you... [French and more]

[ Ah, ah, ah...]

[ Tak, tak, tak .. tak ]

DON'T look at me! DON'T touch me!

María Teresa.

María Teresa.

My friend with companions of the Nat.University of Asunción,

we formed a student resistance group against the dictatorship.

This criminal government who still rules Paraguay.

Ramón, my love. What will happen to us?

Calm down. We are unhappy students. We were not armed.

Remember our oath.

If one falls, the others will continue the fight!

Get some rest as you can.

Ramón made us promise that no one would talk.

I didn't talk, I obeyed

but he died for me.

Ramón, Ramón...

- No, stay. - Don't be crazy.

- Only a few days. - Don't get up, I know the way.

Please, forget my tragedy.

Good evening.

How are you feeling?

You trust this lawyer from Venezuela?

Antonio doesn't mix with politics.

The problem, M.Teresa, is that rich people who have no political conscience

they cannot understand our fight and...

Don Manuel, I already trust him!

Sure? You are very young,

and they can cheat you.

You are young, too and they mislead you!

Change the subject because the rich kid just arrived.

Antonio, I didn't expect you.

Who are your friends?

Don Manuel and Pedro.

From Paraguay like me

It's a pleasure. M.T. told us that you are a lawyer.

I am, too.

- Pedro is a musician. - Glad to meet you.

I play with groups, not on the street. We are at Pigalle station.

- Are you done? - Yes, they are leaving now.

Here comes the rich kid. They come and mock me!

- Yes, and you haven't lived yet. - Ah, have the bums lived?

They are not bums. THEY ARE NOT!

Don Miguel leads the resistance from here.

He got me out of there and saved my life!

When the nuns rescued me from the prisons

the one you call a bum gave me asylum.

But now you're here with me, M.Teresa.

Don't fight anymore. Your suffering is over.

They are finished! How do you say such a thing, Ant.

People like you don't see what my people are suffering!

I know well what is happening in the world.

I care about my country, too and the injustice that ...

Ah, Ant, please, one thing is to live the events

and another to watch them in the news, rich kids like you!

And DON'T WORRY!

My companions will not come here again.

- Look who came. - That idiot again.

When he was a minister I offered him some jobs.

And you know what did he replied to me?

That he was honest and respectable! Ha, ha, ha!

What is it?

Why are you in such a mood?

As if you were at a funeral! What's going on?

Why?

What a political gathering. And why are you inviting me?

What's going on?

You think we are comfortable here?

Of course not, but public life demands it!

But you don't see how many hesitant there are here?

The presidential candidate is dreaming the presidency to steal the money...

Enough, enough!

It is that, in the meantime, it is the people who suffer!

Antonio, stop! We'll talk about it later.

Anto...

Forgive me.

No, you forgive me.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

Welcome. Name;

Antonio Rodríguez.

- Yes, please. - Thank you.

- Sir, wine? - Yes.

- You are beautiful! - Sir?

This dress is very expensive!

That money could be used for a fairer cause!

There is no more righteous cause than letting your beauty shine!

And it costs a fortune!

I just accepted it because it's your birthday.

I'll display it for you.

Happy birthday!

In health.

That killer!

MURDERER, ROBBER, CRIMINAL, COWARD!

- María Teresa! - Leave me, leave me!

I don't know who you are!

... you have committed so many crimes ...

I don't know what you're talking about! Messier, please.

[ Ftoo! ]

What?

I think you are not wrong!

I should have killed you like everyone else!

Antonio, Antonio!

The police, the police!

- Antonio Rodríguez. - Please. pha

Ambassador, .. yes, .. of course .. Thank you very much, Ambassador.

Ambassador Ventasal.

Very well.

Thanks.

Officer!

Ok. Thank you very much.

Antoine, okay.

The owner of the restaurant, he was supportive with us.

He will not press charges.

Make sure it doesn't happen again! We will find trouble!

I didn't even get you a present.

I'm sorry for everything. I wanted you to have a happy birthday.

If I'm with you I am happy

After all, the night is just beginning.

You were very brave. I'm proud of you.

This .. this is it best birthday present.

- Health. - Health.

[ dinnng ]

Happy birthday!

[ fouh ]

The ambassador will see you. Please.

Alone.

Ambassador.

I've known for years your family.

That's why .. I advocated for you.

Because of Espinoza. The diplomatic world should not

have as an official a criminal like him.

Each country accredits

whoever deems necessary for her interests.

You are an ambassador for one free democratic country.

This Lt. Martínez, he is a killer.

You should thank the ambassador of Paraguay

to accept my request

so that military attaché Martínez would not press charges.

Ambassador, in the vestibule

is my friend María Teresa

who, with pleasure would like to shake your hand

as an appreciation for what you did for us.

Whatever I did .. I did it just for you.

I'm not interested in meeting this girl.

And wait!

Avoid socializing with dangerous women.

Ambassador.

We are in front of the Embassy of Paraguay

where a group of protesters

We observe many people with different origins

to actively protest demanding freedom

from the government of President Stroessner.

WE WANT FREEDOM

We see those who wear chains,

they seem to want to to be chained to the door.

We are approaching a woman who wants to be chained.

WE WANT FREEDOM...

What the fuck!

I want to draw attention on the situation in Paraguay.

And how the regime tortures us.

Thank you ma'am.

We see protesters demanding freedom.

... around the world. And in Paraguay will slander us.

Damn, M.Teresa, you don't stop get into trouble!

And with the company of this big bastard.

- But, we were protesting. - Come in.

You, *$&$x idiot, leave us ALONE!

[ ^%&^$&**(^()(&^%&$#$ ]

María Teresa

María Teresa

Good morning. [ french... ]

I don't want to lose you, María Teresa.

You will never lose me!

Mrs. Mouton. Good morning, .. please.

Good morning.

This lady, who is she, does she live here?

Yes, ma'am. Mouton. My fianceé, M.Teresa.

- Would you like a coffee? - No, thank you.

This Ms. it's not in the rental agreement

which I signed with your mother.

The memories again, Antonio.

It's like I'm dreaming.

We are not deserters to return to Paraguay.

We do nothing here.

How nothing? And the daily struggles, what?

How do you sleep at night, how?

It's not that we sleep...

... ...

Lt. Martínez, here's another one.

What's your name?

Repeat: WHAT'S YOUR NAME?

WHAT'S YOUR NAME?

Who directs this stinker

subversive newspaper, huh?

Who is directing this SHIT, huh?

Who is directing this shit ... WHO?

She will light up, heh!

Awaiting your little boyfriend, eh!

Do whatever you want with this fucking whore!

Calm down, guys, crazy.

It's our job to find resources

for the partners who fight inside Paraguay.

Never forget this responsibility.

Don Manuel, give me a few minutes, please.

Guys, I don't want to argue, we are the same...

Forgive us.

We made a lot of noise.

I want to tell you, only, that M.Teresa

doesn't have to return to Asunción.

I don't her to live again what she lived there.

It is premature our return.

Even more for M.Teresa.

Here we are happy.

She doesn't need to to suffer any more.

I know that you love her.

I won't ask her to return to Asunción.

What is it? What's the matter?

No, no.

[ drrr ]

Your blessing, mother.

Son, God bless you!

You are gorgeous! Sit down.

Who is this young lady who lives in your apartment?

Always to the topic, mother!

This Mouton, she wastes no time.

Old gossip!

Don't mess with her. She is a good friend.

And don't change the subject. Don't act crazy.

Who is this young lady?

It's only one girlfriend, mother

- I have a right, huh? - Of course.

I wish it were only this.

But the ambassador reports were others.

Son.

Don't mess with me dangerous women.

That's why you came from Rome?

That's why you left the international conference?

For some gossips?

No.

I came because you are my adorable child.

I wanted to see you.

But this doesn't mean that

I'm here to warn you

for errors which you may commit

and to remind you what are you here for.

You made the application at the university...?

I sent the papers, but they still don't answer.

I'm getting annoying, I know that.

I look like a grump mother, right?

How about we have a drink? A good wine and you talk to me, yes?

Something bad?

You want to come with me to Aix ?

I would like it, and visit Avignon.

It will be good to do that.

Is more than that.

They accepted me to Saint-Trope University.

To a university?

I didn't know .. why you didn't tell anything?

I wasn't sure that they would accept me

and I was afraid that I wouldn't want to leave with me.

- Would you move with me? - To move?

To live there? No!

And my fight? I took an oath, you know it!

I'm not asking to forget it, M.Teresa.

I ask you to live the present.

To conquer a future. To be born again, truly!

My only truth is the freedom of Paraguay!

Daughter.

Stop!

This is her. It's M.Teresa.

Are you crazy, huh?

Which M.Teresa? You know that she can't be her!

Indeed, you are right.

Ah Antonio, I'll crash and we won't make it to the meeting.

Yes, she can't be her.

25 years have passed!

- It's nice, huh? - Yes, do you chew it well? -Yes, and you?

What are they doing?

M.Teresa, no!

MURDERERS!

I will cut you off the larynx!

Leave him!

He is a poor man, what were they beating him?

Nothing, to order.

It's not exclusive in our countries. It's everywhere!

I don't know if we should change the world!

I remained motionless, frozen!

No, don't worry! These things happen.

When you defended me from Mr. Martínez, you were very brave!

What happened to me?

Maybe you should learn

that injustice must always be faced

not only for the loved ones.

Let's go!

You are the only foreigner here, and the only Latino.

A question. Why did you choose this specialty?

From the advisors in my country,

we need people that will be ready.

Very well.

That's all.

Thanks.

Well miss, it was nice last night's party, huh?

Be aware for the next lesson the exercise

on human rights and citizen's ...

Well, I wish you a good weekend, that's all.

- Venezuelan. - Yes.

You're not the only stranger here, in Marseille.

I'm from Paris, Alexandre.

My name is Antonio Rodríguez.

If you want to come for a drink in the evening.

Yes.

And the girls .. they will be pleasant.

Yes.

My love, how did it go?

Well.

[ bjaa ]

Great!, I'll tell you everything.

I foretell you that we have an invitation to party tonight.

Ah, no, I'm not good for nightlife!

The obligations and my life are different.

We'll talk about that later.

Tomorrow we go to the sea. will you come?

... / ...

What are you looking at, you bum!

Only in France!

The water is cold! [not all Venezolanos feel cold!]

- Nooo! - Yes.

Antonio Rodríguez.

From Caracas, huh?

I thought I was the only Venezolano here!

The 2nd one, well. It's a pleasure!

Oswaldo, I am in Fine Arts.

Hello, I am happy!

Antonio, I am in law school.

The right!

The finger?

No, no. In law.

I live here at Greck Hotel.

Damn, that should cost a fortune!

But, I'm looking for an house to rent. If you know of any?

Yes, there are plenty.

You can stay at my place whenever you want.

Look, what's the matter? Go for her!

French women like the Venezolanos, brother!

They are waiting for me.

Ooh! I don't understand Spanish!

Ah, Alex, you're going to learn Spanish!

Shall we go eat?

Let's go, shall we? Let's go.

The important thing is that we found all the ingredients.

It cost something but here they are.

You know how to do hallacas, M.Teresa;

No, what is this?

The typical Christmas dish in Venezuela.

Don't worry, I'm an expert in the genre.

And for 1st timer, you will get the most fun to do!

Tie them up!

Tell me, what is the typical? dish there in Paraguay?

- None! - Oh, no?

The shit-eating dictator stole our christmas!

We are here preparing food and there my mother won't have anything to eat!

Er, .. so, .. help me let's wash the leaves, yes?

With soap?

Do you eat soap?

No, no, with water, water!

Ha, ha, ha! Ha, ha,...! [ in various dialects ]

One moment, please.

It's 12 and the son of God was born, he is in his cradle.

And I would like to move on in the delivery of gifts.

Sure!

This gift is for you, M.Teresa.

Where's mine? [ free translation ]

Silver?

This brilliant .. it symbolizes our love.

Allow me.

And like the gem

this is how our love is, eternal, magical!

How romantic...! Let us celebrate it!

Well, let's eat!

Yes; Hi. It's me.

I just got the news. I want you to to be the first to learn it!

The dictator is gone M.Teresa, GONE!

It is Don Manuel. The dictatorship has fallen!

The bum left power and escaped to Brasil.

Call me, Don Manuel. If I have to go to Paris I will go.

Are you thinking of going back to Asunción?

I don't want to lose you!

No .. no, I have nothing to do in Paraguay.

I'll bring my mom.

They will all hide the horrors!

I will eventually find out where they buried Ramón's body.

You always will be talking about Ramón.

You really wanted him, huh?

What persistence to talk about Ramón. Like bewitched by a ghost!

Please, the man is dead, they murdered him!

35 years of dictatorship in Paraguay and only now they have found the horror files!

After so many years!

What happened to the killers?

At first they were imprisoned, then pardoned. And they fled the country.

But they have nowhere to hide anymore.

- The world has changed. - Universal justice.

The protest demonstrations in Caracas...

What the hell is going on in Venezuela?

It's a fuss and they are killing people!

I have to call the family.

Damn, what bad lines!

calm down. Things can get worse.

Yes?

Ambassador, how are you? A. Rodríguez speaking.

Ah, how are you, Antonio?

Yes, there are some dead people.

Yes, professional misfits!

Where your family lives nothing happens.

What balls he has, this devil's ambassador, ah!

He sees that they are killing people and tells me to be calm!

No wonder you don't live a dictatorship like in Paraguay.

The same, they impose the will of the high class to the poor!

You believe what you just said?

Then, finally, we are on the same side!

I'm going to Paris to meet with our people.

Yes, I will come with you. There, one always learns what's going on in the world.

And to find out what is happening in Caracas.

Good evening, comrades.

Good evening, M.Teresa.

How are you doing?

Here, planning everything.

Be sure. Nothing will happen.

Continue the fight wherever we are.

For our families. For you, for me, for everyone.

Of course.

María Teresa,

your companions will return to Paraguay.

Do you need something, a transaction, something?

Yeah, just two things.

Hand this letter over to my mom,

and locate the burial site of Ramón's body.

One day I will return, too

and I would like to honor his grave.

Girls, boys, it's the moment.

Paris is full of tourists from all over the world.

Let's organize with a lot intelligence a mobilization.

Let the whole world learn, realize,

to accompany us in our fight,

in our fight for complete freedom,

in our fight for a true democracy.

Guys, this is the your last time here,

for the comrades who return home.

We're going back, but don't be fooled.

The dictatorship is still alive!

They open the prisons so that the world considers them democratic.

But they remain the same tyrants!

Beware!

That's right!

KILLERS OUT...

THE NEW THEY ARE THE SAME KILLERS...

I am looking for M. Terasa ... In Paris?

Listen, the Germans are moving unarmed from east to west.

It's great! Let's eat now.

Where have you been, man? We are waiting for you!

Antonio, freedom, [ smack! ]

Yes, freedom. The world is changing for the better!

The wall of Berlin fell.

The fucking war is over. Unbelievable!

The cold war is over!

Finally united the two Germanys.

In the streets they talk about nothing else!

The wall of shame fell. We will live freely in Paraguay.

- It's good wine. - Who brought it?

I don't know.

What is it?

Cheese, you want?

Look how beautiful!

Yes.

Good evening.

Come here girl, come closer!

That I want to you tell your fortune.

Don't be afraid.

And call your friend, I know he's around.

For a few coins, I will tell you your fortune.

You need it.

Take a card.

And you another.

Should I do it?

You love each other very much. That's what the cards say.

You will be together forever, but in another life!

- Excuse me, what do you mean? - I already spoke.

The lady has spoken, Antonio.

Our love is true. That's what the cards say.

[ Five do! ]

Thanks.

[ Pe re re - Pe re ro ]

Yes, good evening?

Don Manuel. And I was thinking of you.

I slept and I was watching Paraguay.

Are you sure, Don Manuel?

How do you know that?

My love.

Did something happen?

Paraguay issues.

Love, but you have cried.

A little.

You know, .. the usual problems of mine.

My dreams, .. my obligations, .. my vows.

I'm going for a bath. Let's go out, walk a little.

No, not tonight.

I want to be with you, without anyone else.

Early tomorrow I'm leaving for Paris.

Suddenly;

But, did something happen?

They need me for a special case.

Come, love me!

You leave for Paris tonight.

It is necessary.

And my mom?

Come.

My baby!

Forgive me, mom. Do you forgive me?

After what I did to you?

I have nothing to forgive, daughter.

Always, always I will give you justice.

You were very brave.

I have nothing to forgive.

Good evening.

I will wait for you.

My dear Antonio,

I think of you knowing that everything is over.

I am writing to you this farewell letter

even if the goodbye is a dilemma for me.

Maybe like a flower that grows and gets beautiful but withers in the summer.

Yes, the summer of our love.

Although the goodbye will cause me pain

if I don't say it it would be a sin

because the caterpillar grows, becomes a colorful butterfly

but in the end he dies.

I feel like I'm dying saying goodbye.

I would like to say a whole poem full of colors in the spring

love is pain and crying.

He knows I won't see you again

but no one will me stop me from imagining you.

I bid you farewell in this letter even though I want to say I love you.

Are you sure?

Did you quarrel?

Did she leave you?

She wrote this letter and left.

It's not possible!

Your love is too great!

She left for Paraguay.

I have to do something.

I can't stay like this.

I have to do something.

Let's go.

I don't know where they live.

Should we go to the police?

Paraguayos are communists. They will have files on them!

It's dangerous not knowing if they have committed a crime.

No, calm down.

Me, hungry and anxious I can't think

Shall we go eat?

Leave it to me.

Good morning.

Good morning, sir.

- Hey, good morning! - Good morning.

Good morning, sir. We are looking for a girl.

From Paraguay. She is a refugee here.

Please. Her name is M. Teresa.

I am not authorized.

Please, we are looking all day, please!

- I'm sorry. - Sir.

- She's from Paraguay. - I'm sorry!

Sir, is she here?

Madam, good morning.

Madam, good morning. Excuse me.

Lady!

Alex, let's go.

I didn't imagine such a shit!

This *(&^% argelian. What would it cost him to tell us something!

The musician!

The musician friend of M. Teresa.

He will know where she is!

And where is located the musician?

- In a subway station. - Where, Antonio?

Paris has millions of stations!

Pigalle.

- Pigalle Metro Station. - Are you sure?

- Yes. - Let's go.

"Nube Gris" - see Margarita La Diosa

Here, Alexander. There he is!

This is him, Oswaldo. This is him, Alexander!

Stop! Stop there!

- Where is she, where is she? - I don't know.

You know! Will you tell us or...

No, no!

I don't know, I don't know.

Look, Pedro. We have nothing with you.

You know where is M.Teresa. Where;

- TALK! - I don't know, I don't know.

But I know who knows.

I know who.

[ Dook .. dokk ... dook . dook ]

Where is she?

Where is she? Where is she?

He returned to Asunción.

You promised me that you wouldn't ask her to.

I fulfilled. M.T. wanted to return.

She had everything, everything with me!

We wanted a child together.

Why, why she did it?

Many reasons, all important.

For the love to her home country.

Love that grew up in exile.

Went back to fight for freedom.

Be a part of the foundation of democracy.

To fight the killers who still .. are in power.

Never forget .. what she lived through and why she was in Paris.

If you love her respect her decision.

No, I have to go to Paraguay, to be with her.

- I recommend not doing so. - I have to fight with her...

For me, M.T. is .. she taught me everything.

You would suffer even more.

Antonio.

Ramón, her fiancé, he is alive.

Now she is with him.

She knew you would follow her and

wrote to you this note.

With you I made dreams again. I will always love you.

Antonio, .. ee, Antonio.

Well, Antonio. We are here.

Everything will be fine.

Ladies and gentlemen,

We present you Mr. A. Rodríguez.

Today's guest

who does not need an introduction.

Thanks for the presentation.

Thank you very much.

First, I want to thank the Chairman for the invitation

and the representatives of the member countries at the conference.

Today, I want to talk to you

about the rights of the people

and for democracy in Latin American countries.

A few years ago a refugee

with unusual lighting in her heart

inspired me in the fight

which will end the day

that we will put an end to indifference and hypocrisy in the world.

Sorry. May I enter?

I met her one fall as it is today.

I will tell you her story which is also mine.

History marked by every leaf that falls in the autumn.

Paris reminds me

every day her name.

Her name, María Teresa.

When the UN was founded

really started the development of human rights ...

"Two Autumn in Paris" Francisco Villarroel