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Figaro Films presents

Here's another one.

I see it. How disgusting.

Life is nasty stuff in general.

It depends on how you look at it. - Any way you look at it.

You see? It decided to take a walk.

Poodle

A film by Bigas Luna

Cast: Angel Jove,

Consol Tura,

Linda Perez Gallardo

Cinematographer - Pedro Aznar

Producer - Pep Kuhar

Written and directed by Bigas Luna

- My whole mouth is inflammed. - What's the problem?

A strange feeling. As if I'm teething and my teeth are pressing down on my gums.

Of course it would get inflammed, if you keep touching it all the time.

- You're such a worrywart. - I touch it because it hurts.

- Go to the dentist. - And where would I get the money?

From Aunt Lina. She'll always give money for the dentist.

- Always Aunt Lina. - Well what'd you want?

For her to die.

In such a dampness, everything is out of order.

What does dampness have to do with it?

I have trouble breathing, nose is stuffed.

And Danny isn't getting better.

Yeah, kid?

What's the matter with you? What is it?

Our gas is running out. Do you have money?

We'll make it.

Go steady. Calmly, Danny.

Don't mess around.

No doubt, he lost everything.

Danny!

Danny!

Bernardo, stop him!

Come to me, Danny!

Careful, you're hurting him!

- Then look after him. - Poor thing.

Come to mama.

Uncle Bernardo also loves you,

but don't come near the pool again, or he'll get angry.

That's it.

Now.

You'll like it there.

Just don't run away anywhere,

or you'll injure your paws and it'll hurt.

Did you take Danny's ointment again?

If Danny can use it, why can't I?

Because Danny's a dog, and you're not.

Come to me, Danny.

Danny!

Danny... What are you sniffing there?

Jump on the bed. Just sit still.

Got it?

- You can't change the time? - No.

You're doing it to spite me. We were going to go visit auntie.

For a handout!

We don't have anyone else.

Thank God I don't have as much pride as you.

- It'd be better if she died. - Bernardo, cut it out.

You don't want her to die, do you?

What is it? What's going on?

Bernardo! Come here.

He had a flea. Calm down.

Disgusting! And all because you run around everywhere.

Careful.

Hold on,you're not supposed to do it with your hands.

Oh quiet, you!

Careful, don't hurt him.

You're my good little one.

Well that's it.

Come with me.

Don't kill her!

Clean the tweezers!

- Your gums are still bothering you? - Less now.

It's puffy as if I was sleeping, but I have a feeling

that this one tooth got bigger.

Okay, we'll saw it down.

How's your aunt?

I haven't seen her in a while.

It won't bother you any more.

That's it.

Done.

Rinse.

When you're going to visit her, tell her I said hello.

Yes.

No, Aunt Lena, we can't do it like this. I don't want to see you like that.

You should look after yourself more.

She doesn't want to, and won't let me.

And how are you?

Good. Bernardo went to a dentist.

Again? Why'd he go there?

To get his teeth treated, they were hurting.

Hush, Aunt Lena, don't.

You know, why they hurt? From idleness.

- He has nothing to do! - Hush.

They hurt, hurt! And you you know this perfectly well.

Slacker! You only want to suck money out of me.

If it weren't for your money, we wouldn't see you for a century.

- And it would be very good! - And we would live in peace!

You're totally like your mother! Totally!

You're like her!

Shut up, you old curmudgeon! Leave my mom out of this!

Enough, Bernardo, go away.

Aunt Lina, calm down, calm down.

Every time it's the same thing.

- Martha, come here. - It gets worse.

Calm down. It's unhealthy to worry.

- Her hands are hot. - As always.

It's always the same. Every time, you go off the chain.

She's the one who starts in on me and my mom every time.

She's already old and sick.

She was always like that.

Someday you'll drive me insane.

Constant hysterics, tantrums, yelling.

What is it, Danny?

Come here.

That's it, my darling.

Poor aunt Lina. She'll die when we least expect it.

Look, look!

Just let it be!

- Too bad. - I told you.

She is obsessed with her millions and the genealogical tree.

And you have a family tree.

There is a father, grandfather, great- grandfather, just like everyone.

I've always thought of myself as inferior to others.

They say I have low self-esteem.

Andre, put on a coat, let's go.

Come with me.

What is this, dad?

New York University's famous gallery.

You will see those who created their own greatness.

Bernardo!

Come, we're gonna be late!

Bernardo!

Nobody loves you like mommy does.

You're my little handsome one.

Here, I'll clean your eyes,

otherwise they'll get inflammed.

Well, that's it. Run along.

Go on.

You took a piss again, you pig?

Can't leave you alone for even a minute.

You always leave a mess.

And then Uncle Bernardo gets angry.

And rightly so.

Look.

Tasty, huh?

Go on.

Chew properly, don't rush.

Take it.

Go on.

Let's go.

Bernardo!

Are you deaf?

Let's go, or we'll be late!

Then don't complain later that the pool is dirty.

Yeah, you found the perfect time! Hurry up, stop messing around!

Hurry up!

Once the film ends, tell them about the presentation.

Try to delay them in the lobby as long as possible.

And you, Miguel, do the mock-up.

- Got it? - Got it.

- So he can stay with us? - I think we'll find a place for him.

May I have your attention please.

In the lobby the mock up of of the dog town is displayed,

so that you can get an idea about the project.

There too is our respected veterinarian Alberto Aral,

who will be happy to provide you with all of the necessary information.

As I have already said, on such sites you can walk up to 800 dogs.

They will be located in the north-eastern sector,

while in the central sector, we plan to build a nursery.

However difficulties arise, first of all of an economic nature,

- And we're counting on your support. - I would be happy to help you.

- I know, Eloisa, I know. - How old is he?

But this could turn out to be a profitable investment.

Even if so, we have nothing to invest.

- Where is Danny? - In the car.

- How are his paws? - Good.

I anointed them with your medicine, and they got better.

Now he has sore gums. Like Bernardo. They are so alike.

- Feed him vegetables. - He can not stand them.

Then somehow bring him to me for an appointment.

- Goodbye, Don Alberto. - Goodbye.

- So how's Aunt Lena? - Everything's the same.

Dr. Aral, can I borrow you for a moment?

- Will you excuse me? - Of course, by all means.

- One lady wanted to ask ... - Excuse me.

- Come on, Bernardo? - Yes, all the best.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

After the death of their pet any shareholder

has the right to bury him in the "Eternal Refuge" memorial,

located in the eastern sector.

I appreciate this. If I had the money, I would have helped.

- Not me. - Why?

- It would have been much better there. - I don't think so.

Look at Danny - he's happier than some street dog.

- Oh I don't know. - He was lucky.

You think because you're - shameless, and have always been like that.

Bernardo, let's change the subject. You're irritating me.

Everything irritates you.

We have already discussed this a hundred times.

I can't believe that we were born from the mother.

Mom would have said so too.

Mom would've never said so, and you know it.

Bernardo, where are you?

- Bernardo, come back! - Don't want to!

No!

You don't need to be afraid.

Calm down.

Mommy is with you..

Go in.

Go there.

Get up, don't be silly.

Look, Danny, what a cute dog.

Calm down, relax.

Calm down.

Cut it out.

Danny, don't be afraid. Well quiet little one, quiet.

Don't be afraid, hush, hush. Sit still, don't run away.

Now you'll come to mommy.

Come on.

Well, come on.

Danny!

Come to me.

Well done.

And now go to bed.

I'm listening.

Yes, it's me.

What?

When?

Got it.

Wait a minute.

Yes, yes, go on.

Will she survive?

No.

What's the matter with you?

Everything will change, and that scares me.

Where shall we eat dinner?

At home.

Don't be nervous, Danny. Come here.

And now let us pray

for the peace of her soul.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Yes, she will rest in peace.

Good morning, come in..

In a second, in a second.

Bernardo!

Look after Danny.

I'm going into town and don't want to tire him.

If Alberto calls, tell him that dinner is exactly at 9.

Tell him not to be late.

- When you prepare everything, you may go. - Yes, yes.

Behave yourself. Your mom left.

Don't you like to be left with me?

- Good morning. - Hello.

Stay here!

Danny!

Danny!

Danny!

Where did you run off to?

Danny, come to me.

Now everything has changed. We have the money.

You are happy? I'm not!

Got it?

Previously, it was better.

I am fed up.

Sure, you eat anything as long mommy as mommy gives it to you.

Handsome Danny, Danny go there, Danny come here!

Danny, Danny. But about Bernardo she doesn't give a damn!

But I also love her,

but she chose you.

They arrived already.

- Look, already ran up. - Is the order is ready?

Yes, I washed them and put them out to breathe.

- And why does she have so many puppies? - How do I know? Maybe she gives them away as gifts.

And what business is it of yours?

- Hi. - Hi.

- Well, how are you? - I'll be a sec. Wait a minute?

- Yes, don't hurry. - If you want to - take them yourself.

Those three on display.

Will you be able to bring the dog today?

- What, you will bring it? - Today?

You needed to notify us in advance, and no less than two weeks, at that.

Here, here, some more.

Want some for yours?

No, no.

- It's too tough, he doesn't eat stuff like that. - But fresh.

No, no, he won't eat it. He is not accustomed to this.

Come to me!

Run!

Run!

Come on!

Faster!

Forward!

Leave it like that, I'll fix it later.

Well, how are you?

- How are you? - Great, and you?

Give it to me. I'm sorry but I'm somehwat not in my right mind.

One of the guys got sick, and I had to clean the dogs myself.

And last week, one of the puppies died.

Yes?

Remember that black one, that they brought last?

- With the wart. - Yes.

The vet said it wasn't a wart, but a cyst.

Look, look. Do you like it?

Well that's it.

- Listen, it's not contagious? - Stop it. What do you mean?

- Yes you are familiar with the hostess. - Really?

Melanie.

- It was her dog? - Well, yes.

- Poor thing, how unlucky. - Miss Carmen, the dog is ready.

- What's next? - Wait a minute.

- You won't change your mind because of it? - No, no.

- Then, see you soon. Bye, Eloisa. - Bye, Carmen.

Did you leave?

Yes. I was in the Rocky's nursery.

Again!

I will never allow it!

I need to take, a dog from anywhere in this house.

At Rocky's is total cleanliness.

And I do not like this! I want to live like before.

We tried everything, and this is - the most acceptable solution.

- This has already been dragged out for a long time. - Everything has changed.

If it wasn't for this, who knows what we would've come to?

Do you know what happened to Melanie's puppy?

It turned out that he did not have a wart, but a cyst, and he did not survive.

We must be extremely careful.

Hang on, hang on. Don't bother me, Danny.

Don't bother me.

Calm down, Danny.

Everything's very tasty, as always.

An excellent dinner, Eloisa. You're an excellent cook.

Thank you, Alberto. You're very kind.

- But not everyone shares your opinion. - You know that I have no appetite.

Bernardo, enough, don't irritate me.

- How are your feet? - Bad.

The legs are sore, then the teeth. I'm falling to pieces.

Like I said, I have no appetite.

Bernardo, don't upset me! Here you are, Danny.

Just do not quarrel. It is better to talk about

that which directly affects the three of us.

We already have 350 shareholders, and...

Excuse me, I don't feel well.

Bernardo, we have invested so much money in this deal,

that you can't cut yourself off from it.

Too much money.

- I'm not feeling well. - Bernardo, stop it!

I am surprised at his reaction.

Is he even just a ittle bit interested in the project?

Yes, he's very interested. That's not the issue.

Sorry. Every time you come here, we fight with him.

I just wanted to tell him about how things are working out.

You'll see, everything will turn out better than we expected.

Tell that to your brother.

You always believed in our project.

If not for you, Eloisa, we wouldn't have accomplished anything.

You don't have anything to need to thank me for.

- This was a nice detail. - Ah, nevermind it.

- Tomorrow, at 11, I'll pick you up. - Yes.

- And don't forget about the opera tickets. - Of course not.

What is it? You've completely come undone.

You shouldn't act this way with Alberto.

I am sick of this life. I can't stand Alberto.

We can't be alone all the time. And Alberto is a wonderful man.

He was kind to aunt Lina.

Alberto is courting you out of greed, for money.

What are you hinting at? Are you not interested in our project?

I'm already tired of repeating - not interested!

Not in Alberto, not in the project. And leave me alone.

Tomorrow we're looking at the goal, and I will no longer indulge you.

You're going with us! Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, I'm not going anywhere, and even more so with him!

- I'm already sick of him enough. - You'll go!

Come on, Danny.

I'll give you a pill. You're too jumpy.

You and Uncle Bernardo are tiring me out.

Swallow.

That's it.

Danny, baby.

- Good morning. - Hello.

Good day, Mr. Aral.

- I have to keep doing this. - Yes-yes, go, go.

I'm so happy that I can add my contribution

- to this noble cause, Alberto. - Thank you, Eloisa.

- You've moved along quite far. - Not in the way we wanted to.

- You've made up? - No. We again had a falling out.

- Do not worry. It will pass. - I'm afraid not.

But you let him kow that neither of you will miscalculate in any case?

That's not the case, Alberto. He is quite different, not like me.

- Who is it? - One of the shareholders.

Go up this path.

The "Eternal Refuge" Memorial enjoys the greatest success.

It is necessary to expand it.

Excellent, Alberto. You thought of all the details.

You know, you can burry Danny here.

Look, Danny. Look.

Here'll be your grave.

Do you like it?

Well, of course. Mommy will take care of everything.

- Let's go to him. - Yes, let's go.

Bernardo, what do you say?

The work is not finished yet.

You need to install a canopy and paint the flooring green.

In a couple of weeks everything will be ready.

Well, what's up?

Calm down.

What do you want?

Yes, we're leaving soon.

Yes, with Uncle Bernardo.

You want to be put in my purse?

Just try to behave well.

Don't upset uncle Bernardo.

He loves you. Yes, more than you think.

Hang on, hang on.

You're so naughty. I'll hide you in the bag.

But don't whine. Okay? Deal?

Even if you want to pee. Keep silent.

If you'll be noticed, we won't be allowed in.

And Uncle Bernardo will get upset.

Right know there'll be the duke's aria.

Everything was wonderful. I'll be leaving now.

What is it? Don't worry about it.

I can't help it.

He's very strange.

He was always like that.

Recently, he's just unbearable.

We are constantly arguing.

In my opinion, you should take a little break from him.

He withdrew into himself.

He is jealous of you and me. And of Danny.

- Jealous of me? - Well, yes. And of Danny.

But what's going on between the two of you?

Nothing.

Calm down.

I'm scared, Alberto. Help me.

I've always helped you, why would I stop now?

- I'm afraid. - What are you afraid of?

- Dogs. - Dogs?

Come here.

What is it? Don't be afraid.

Closer.

Would you like to stay with me?

You know, you're very handsome.

I like these dogs, big and strong.

Calmly, calmy.

You'll like it here, you'll see.

You're too wound up. Dogs are our best friends.

We've always loved them.

And then, you are participating in the project in the name of this great love.

Enough, Alberto.

Calm down.

Forget about it.

Just promise me - if anything's the matter, you'll call.

- Absolutely. - Okay.

Rest. Good night.

Bernardo!

Bernardo!

God, what are you doing? Have you gone mad?

Stop it! Stop it! Stop it!

My God!

Bernardo! I told you to stop it.

Stop it right now!

Away! Take him away, Bernardo! Enough!

Enough! Enough! Enough!

Away! Take him away!

Take him away, Bernardo!

Bernardo!

Bernardo!

Say something.

Bernardo!

Wake up.

Look at me.

You shouldn't lower yourself to this.

Anything but this.

Anything but this. Bernardo...

No.

We can't live like this. It's impossible.

Well, say something.

Get up.

Get up.

Get up.

Calm down.

Bernardo.

For God's sake, Bernardo.

Don't. Don't do this.

Don't.

Want me to call Alberto?

Well, what happened?

What's the matter with you?

Don't scare me, Bernardo.

Exactly now, right when everything was going well...

You must understand that you can't do that.

Got it? Danny, here, here! Don't run away.

Here, take this pill.

Swallow.

Carefully.

What are you doing?

You don't want to see Alberto anymore?

Come to me, Danny.

But he was so friendly to Aunt Lina.

Danny, what's up with our uncle Bernardo?

He's fallen ill.

Look, Danny feels bad for you.

It's fine that you don't like Alberto, but what does that have to do with Danny?

Danny is dear to us.

You must love him.

The three of us need each other.

You're my brother,

and he's our baby.

Bernardo.

Bernardo, what's the matter?

What is it?

Bernardo, calm down. Come to your senses.

Don't scare me. Don't scare..

Jesus, Bernardo.

Hello.

Miss Alberto Aral, please.

And when will he be here?

It's Eloisa.

He should call me back, as soon as he arrives.

This is very, very urgent.

Okay, thanks.

Bernardo!

Danny!

Danny!

Danny!

Danny!

Danny!

Danny!

What are you doing here?

Well, come to me.

Uncle Bernardo isn't getting better.

But you don't worry, and don't run off anywhere.

Mommy will look for him.

Don't tremble, don't tremble like this.

Sit still.

Don't worry.

And most importantly - don't make noise and don't run away,

until mommy comes for you.

That's a good boy.

Bernardo!

Bernardo!

Bernardo!

Come here, Bernardo!

Bernardo, what's the matter?

What's the matter with you, Bernardo?

Calm down.

What do you want?

Alberto is coming right now.

Don't, Bernardo.

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Bernardo.

Danny.

Danny.

Bernardo.

How did I not notice this sooner?

Bernardo, you are not Danny...

No.

Danny.

Bernardo, why?

No.

Don't bite me.

Don't.

No, no.

Eloisa!

Eloisa!

Danny!

Danny!

Danny!