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People, events, places and dialogues may have been invented,

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Isa, have you seen Karim?

No, what's going on?

He wasn't feeling well. I don't know where he is.

I can't find him. I have a bad feeling about this.

Karim?

-What are you doing? -Nothing. I didn't touch her...

-You're sick. -Nothing happened!

-I don't want to see you again! -I didn't touch her!

Fuck...

I didn't touch her.

Hello, Isabelle. How are you feeling?

I'm fine.

10:10 P.M.: ISABELLE HAS DOUBTS

I'm a war machine.

So you had a huge party and didn't invite me?

What?

Are you okay, chavita?

I'm just a little tired.

You can rest, you know.

I'm gonna go lie down.

No, you can go home.

No, I can't.

The lofters can't, but you can.

Hello?

Yes, hi, I... I wanted to see if we could meet.

-To do what? -To see each other.

I'm free tonight if you want.

Or tomorrow, I'm free, too.

It's not a good idea.

-Have you met someone? -No.

I mean yes, six months ago, in an elevator.

I kind of lost her since.

Do you want me to beg?

I don't want anything anymore.

I thought that was clear.

I know I screwed up,

and I'm really sorry.

I want to make things right.

Is that true? Or are you just saying it to get back together?

Both. It's the truth and I want you back.

I want to start over.

Sorry, I can't do that.

I have another call, I have to go.

How are you feeling?

Elena!

Hello.

My name is Isabelle, I work with Karim.

-Come in, he's in his room. -Thank you.

-I thought you were older. -Really?

Is it this way?

-Yes. -Thank you.

What are you doing here?

I haven't told anyone, no one saw anything, you'll be fully paid.

Okay.

What came over you?

Thousands of French people do the same.

You were a meter away from her.

What if she knew?

I know you don't believe me, but there's something special between us.

You don't know what you're talking about.

You've only spent a few hours with her.

Since April, you've only talked to her

through confessionals, with three questions.

She doesn't remember who you are.

What do you want?

Here.

-I don't need this. -He was great with Loana, call him.

I won't give up on you.

If there's one person that helped Loana, it's me, not him.

-I'll call him. -Thank you.

-Want me to show you out? -Thanks.

Sure, perfect,

let's make a deal for a new one.

The CSA has a grudge against me. Why should I go?

Listen. On the left, you'll have Schiller.

Seven kids, 13 grandkids, you can talk about...

Contraception?

Education.

She should like that. But Mallet...

-He's more... -Conservative?

-He's from Bordeaux. -That's the same.

Dumas, I called you 15 times, where were you?

-At your tailor's? -I have an offer.

It's a big no.

I can get you an exclusive on Liam de Lint's concepts.

M6 could become a gold mine of reality TV.

Sorry, but do you know that we're about to get blown apart by the CSA?

They're going to destroy all of reality TV.

We'll go with Philippe, they love him.

We'll convince them, it'll be fine.

A gold mine of reality TV...

You have 48 hours to give me an answer.

Or what?

You'll pull a rabbit out of a hat?

I'll let you know after the final.

If it ever happens.

I'll see you this afternoon.

-Stop calling me, I won't help you. -Please, Nora,

only you can convince him.

You promised me that you'd help Philippe to get out of this mess.

You betrayed me.

I was just at M6, I negotiated a huge deal

with Chaunac and De Lint, I'll keep my promise.

But I need your help.

Philippe is the last piece of the puzzle.

Fuck you, Raphael.

"Look at me."

I was in front of her, I couldn't look at her.

Do you want to watch with me?

I've been feeling a bit down lately, it's tough.

I see myself on the red carpet.

At the Cannes Film Festival.

Totally. A nice suit and everything...

I'd love to DJ in clubs,

like Pacha or Amnesia.

My name in big letters, "DJ Jean-Édouard." So cool.

What about you, Loana?

At best, I'll end up at the Porn Awards.

Don't say that. There's a new life waiting outside.

I don't want to leave.

I feel good here.

There must be people you want to see again.

No, I don't think so.

I mean yes, one person. I miss them a lot.

I miss Julie...

-Why are you laughing? -No reason.

Tell me, please!

We're all here together.

She's talking about me.

We can't see each other, so she's sending me messages.

Is Loana your girlfriend?

Don't tell anyone.

She's talking about me.

It's not the first time. There's something between us.

She's talking about me.

It's our thing. But don't tell anyone.

It's a secret between us. She was talking about me.

CSA HEADQUARTERS

Mr. Dumas, the committee is ready to see you.

I was supposed to go after Mr. De Chaunac.

Mr. De Chaunac has called to say that he's unwell.

He said that PPP would represent him.

Okay.

He didn't tell me.

Can I have a moment, please?

Stanislas, what the hell? What's going on with Christian?

It's over, Raphael. He won't come.

You can't do this to me.

You can't leave me alone there. This is sending a very bad message.

I've tried everything. I was on his back until takeoff.

What, is he on a plane now?

Even if he had come, he wouldn't have made much of an effort.

You should come instead!

It's time to show your convictions. You're not number two.

Without you, there wouldn't be Loft Story.

So come!

I don't know if Christian would agree.

This is about you. You know I'm right.

Sorry, I can't.

I'm good where I am.

Good luck.

-Mr. Dumas? -We'll be right there.

What were you doing? It's about to start.

I was thinking.

You thought too much. Chaunac bailed on us.

-Where are you? -In the corridor.

Come on, what are you waiting for? They're ready for us.

I've been thinking for 35 minutes, I'm not going in with you.

What are you doing?

Do you want me to talk about Loft Story?

We've been talking for six months.

I'm not sure I understand the show.

What? We made it together.

You know that's not true.

Okay.

It's my fault. I sidelined you, I'm sorry.

I need you, come on.

I couldn't admit it, but you were right.

What you've done is huge.

There will be a before and an after Loft Story.

-No, I need you. -You don't.

You don't need anyone.

Go show them who's boss.

Mr. Dumas, according to the rules of Loft Story,

the PPP company is, and I quote,

"Responsible for any damage that a participant, or a third party

"directly linked to the show, may suffer."

Yes.

Do you feel like you've respected this commitment?

Given that you've just thrown a 3-year-old girl to the media wolves.

First of all, I'd like to say

that I admit that the production company has made a few mistakes,

but we've learned from them,

I've learned from them,

I've learned a lot,

and I've decided to implement some measures.

Yes?

Yes.

Okay...

I have the feeling that you don't care about little Mindy.

Excuse me?

You're using her to ban the show.

If that's what you want, do it,

but ask yourselves the right question.

Why do you want to ban Loft Story?

The scandal speaks for itself.

In other countries, there were no demonstrations or attacks.

And no censorship.

What are you shocked about? The fact they're locked up?

The voyeurism? No...

Or is it because a private network is making a lot of money?

I feel like we've shown you something that you didn't want to see.

Young people that don't look like you.

It's true, they are 25-year-old adults who behave like teenagers.

A teenage mom who abandoned her daughter.

People who talk more about parties than politics.

We gave them a stage, one hour per day.

Yesterday, 81.3% of 15-to-25-year-olds were watching.

So do it, turn off the cameras,

keep pretending that they don't exist, but...

One day, they'll make you pay for it.

Thank you.

Loana!

Are those tennis balls?

-What's going on? -There are messages inside.

It's from the fans! It's for us!

That one's for you, Loana.

-You have a fan club. -Are they only for Loana?

I'm not jealous, but...

Camera one, close-up.

You got marriage proposals...

-"Loana, I can't stop thinking about you." -Camera four. Great.

See, I told you that you were a star.

When you get out, people will love you.

That's it.

-What is it? -Mira. The way he's following her.

-He's flirting. -No.

He's all about strategy. He knows she's gonna win.

So what?

It's the end of innocence, cariño.

The contestants won't be the same anymore.

I'm always telling you how beautiful you are.

-Mom... -No, Isabelle, now is not the time.

Can I talk to him for a minute?

He's not well enough to fight with you, not today.

Can I get my rabbit back?

Get it back?

When you say you're taking a break...

I don't know, for an indefinite period.

It's going to be strange for you.

The world has changed. The war in the Middle East...

Pivot is stopping his cultural show.

The Middle East wasn't me, I promise.

My God, Dad...

I mean, it's...

You...

Add a verb and you'll get a sentence.

We're gonna call our lawyers, this guy will regret what he did to you.

-No, forget it. -I can't.

Your father threw the first punch.

-What? -Yes, to defend you.

The guy was being rude,

and he was terribly ugly. Your dad punched him in the face.

But, Dad...

You make me sound like an animal!

It was very brutal, but quite beautiful.

Thankfully, there wasn't an ashtray near me.

-It's fine, take it. -No, it's okay.

It could be important, take it.

Raphael, is everything okay? Are you back?

We got the answer from the CSA.

We need you at the 103.

The experience started 70 days ago.

Our finalists, Laure, Loana, Christophe and Jean-Édouard are about to leave.

They'll join us here to find out who the winners are.

-Isabelle? -What?

-You're on air after the break. -Okay.

-That's too much. -Trust me.

Your parents are here.

I trust you, but I'm not sure about the makeup.

I'm the makeup queen!

JULY 5TH, 2001 LOFT STORY FINALE

Six, five, four, three...

Zoom in on her face.

Loana!

Go back to her. I put Violette at the end, they'll hug each other.

How will they get to the party?

The highway, Maillot exit.

We'll get them on the Champs-Élysées.

Loana!

Loana!

There's an intruder.

Loana, I voted for you!

I'll take care of it.

I don't understand, you have 50 security guards.

-We do what we can, Snow White. -It's Cinderella, asshole.

There he is.

Can you zoom in?

No, we can't do that here.

Loana!

Isabelle?

The intruder is Karim.

What the hell?

He just passed the makeup trailer. He's getting close to the set.

Thank you.

-Don't cry, honey. -Are you proud of me?

-Are you proud of me? -Don't cry, you'll ruin your makeup.

Loana!

It's me.

-It's me! -Out of the way!

Before the CSA agreements, he smoked one pack a day.

Since we started negotiating again, he's smoking two.

It's a bad sign.

I want to sign this contract, but...

I have a bad feeling.

Hey, Christian.

The Institute is predicting 50%.

It's extraordinary.

They're World Cup ratings.

Can you imagine what we'll be able to do together?

You're asking for a lot of money.

Thirty million, that's...

So we've started talking in euros now?

It's a gold mine.

It's two months on the air, all day long.

From Morning Live to Culture Pub.

When I told you to climb the building, that's not what I was thinking.

Security have called the police. They're on their way.

Sorry I couldn't help you.

She didn't even recognize me.

I'm sorry, Karim.

How was he?

He's calm, he won't do anything.

Did I miss anything?

We have over eight million votes.

-Eight million? -Eight million!

If that's not enough for him to sign...

Who?

Raphael.

His deal with Chaunac.

Commercial break ends in ten seconds.

Hostia! The show's back, come on!

Come on!

This is it, the moment has come.

Can I ask all the contestants to stand up

and hold each other's hands.

I'm going to open the envelope and find out

the name of the winning couple.

The couple that has won

this incredible adventure of Loft Story,

lasting nearly 70 days, is...

Christophe and Loana!

Mr. Chedira, please come with us.

-Are we going? -Yes.

A well-deserved celebration.

Before you go, do you have any final words

to wrap up this 70-day adventure...

Hello?

Good evening, Myriam, it's Isabelle, your son's friend.

What's wrong?

Karim is fine,

but he tried to break into the studio.

-He was taken in by the police. -What?

He's at Aubervilliers station. I'll go get him after the show.

You can count on me.

No, thanks.

I don't mind, I promise.

I said no, Isabelle.

Go to bed.

Go!

I'd rather you stay as far away from him as possible

from now on.

But, Myriam, I didn't call the police.

You know, he doesn't eat.

He doesn't sleep.

I have a ghost at home.

Not Karim.

Not the Karim I raised.

He's gone mad, with everything you ask him to do.

Don't say that you didn't see anything.

Listen, I know that you're in shock, but be careful with what you're saying.

I've always given everything to Karim.

He pays your rent thanks to me.

I have 150 employees, half the country is watching the show,

I take the time to call you and take care of your son.

That's great, Isabelle.

We tell ourselves what we need to hear.

I'm going to speak to Christophe, his first reaction

was a bit emotional, which is understandable, but...

The first car is arriving.

I don't know where the others are.

Cut the M6 signal.

Yes, the whole tower.

What's going on?

-When is your general meeting? -Tomorrow.

You'll walk in as a hero.

Imagine the faces of the shareholders if we sign now.

Give me 24 hours.

-Raphael? -You scared me.

Why does Elena know?

Isa, breathe, enjoy.

Why did you tell her about your deal?

Are you fucking with me? Are you going to give her my job?

You'd be better working in development or postproduction.

More in the background.

Really? Okay.

Can you tell me why?

You know, there are rumors about you.

What rumors?

You were arrested for possession of cocaine.

I'm putting my life on the line. This could ruin everything.

If it came out, I'd lose M6, I'd lose everything.

You don't know the whole story. I took the blame for Xavier.

Were you arrested?

-Yes, but it's not true. -It doesn't matter.

What matters is that people believe it. You should know that.

Why would it come out?

You made too many enemies.

Snow White...

Our shares have doubled

thanks to reality TV,

and TF1 shares are decreasing.

I'd also like to mention the audacity

and the hard work of Christian de Chaunac.

So we're not going to stop here,

we're currently negotiating with PPP

to sign new groundbreaking and unique projects,

which will ensure a bright future for our channel.

Shareholders, do you have any questions?

Yes, you.

Thank you.

Hello. Georges Dufour,

-I represent minority shareholders. -Hello.

Unlike some people here,

I'm not defending a big group.

Just people who have invested in M6

thinking that it was a channel with family values,

and these people, I must admit, are angry.

They don't recognize you anymore.

Yes, so...

The opinion of the minority shareholders has always mattered to me.

I promise you that our values won't change.

You left them at the swimming pool.

-Please... -Not to mention the press,

who accuse you of having eliminated, in order, the young Arab boy,

the young Arab girl, the young homosexual boy,

and the young Black girl.

Mr. Dufour, these accusations are ridiculous.

I don't know what to think.

The viewers at home vote.

M6 is not responsible for this.

These accusations are very serious and are nearly slander.

So we can't speak up anymore?

Great, amazing.

It's Dufour's last term.

We shouldn't have a problem at the next general assembly.

Hello?

Forget about the deal. It's over.

I'm looking for a dynamic.

Friends, enemies, who are they?

You stole my sister's boyfriend, you owe me two months' rent,

you stole my jeans.

Great!

Very good! Guys, in the back...

Be light, be friends.

Great. There you go!

Very good, we're gonna take a break for makeup.

Pumpkin!

Coming. I'll be back.

-What is it? -I spoke to Jean Paul on the phone.

Pope Jean Paul II?

No, Jean Paul Gaultier!

He wants you in his show, pumpkin!

-What? -Jean Paul Gaultier!

-That's great! -Yes!

Sorry, can I talk to Loana for a moment?

Your lawyer is here.

-I'll introduce you. -Miss Petrucciani, nice to meet you.

-Mr. Kojfer. -Hello.

Cariño, you're lucky. He's the best.

The Hallyday-Lefébure case was all him.

The whole Bernard Tapie thing, him.

Not all of it. I need to sleep sometimes.

-Nice to meet you. -You too.

-Let's go. -Yes.

Tell me, what can I do for you?

-I want to control what is published. -Of course.

I want to sue those who used me,

especially Paris Match. I want to make them pay for Mindy.

I don't want to be used anymore.

Your mother sold the pictures, right?

Yes.

Do you want to sue your mother?

No, not my mother. But the others, yes.

It will show everyone that they can't do this.

It's a complicated case.

We could take them to court

for defamation, but they'll invoke freedom of the press.

I don't care, I want to sue.

Freedom of opinion, access to a legitimate source.

-Kojfer... -Mister.

I want to sue.

How can I put it? I know how the media works.

To work in good conditions, you need them on your side.

On your side or mine?

We'll sue.

We'll get 70 or 80,000 francs.

Maybe more.

But let me be honest with you.

It won't stop anyone from doing it again.

Your private life, your privacy...

They think it belongs to them.

You handed it to them. You'll never get it back.

I'm a lawyer, not a magician.

I can't make you a virgin again.

Elena, can you find me another lawyer?

Cariño, what happened?

Is something wrong, Loana?

No, everything's fine.

And it's Miss Petrucciani.

-Okay? -Okay.

Loana is back, let's start again.

Get closer! Good.

Get closer! Relax.

-What are you doing? -Nothing, I don't know.

Get your arm off me.

Okay.

-Raphael. -Michel.

I've been thinking about you.

I realized something.

I can't say the same, so be quick.

You've cut off every PPP show, you want me dead.

You're flattering yourself.

You're doing all of this because I scare you.

If I scare you, it means that I have the power.

30-15.

I have an offer for you.

Go on.

Three years of exclusivity on Liam de Lint's shows.

Do you think that after a day at work,

I get home, sit in my chair, and I want to see Kevin and Cindy

talking about plastic surgery?

I know you don't watch TV.

Two weeks ago, we had a technical issue in the control room.

Twenty minutes before airing, we didn't have a show.

We had to improvise.

We aired one hour of the live feed of Loft Story.

Did we plan activities? No, we didn't.

Do you know what the lofters were doing?

Nothing.

40-15.

And I'm supposed to find this admirable?

Our audience share was 47%.

We broke our record with nothing.

You can't fight it, Michel.

Wait.

35 million a year.

35 million euros.

You can do better.

Yes, Michel?

Forty-five. Three times what M6 paid for Loft Story.

I agree to keep Le bigdil and Exclusif.

It's extremely generous, I won't go any higher.

No, thank you. I'm worth more.

I can push to 60, but if you want more, go talk to someone else.

You're right, I'll go talk to someone else.

Thank you.

Wait!

I have one last offer.

Game, set and match.

Three-zero.

-What shows? -Raphael.

-There's something you need to know. -What?

Karim jerked off watching Loana in the camera run.

Can you hang up?

Elena covered for him.

Why are you telling me this?

Now you know, in case it's published.

Why would it be published?

A lot of things can be published.

What do you want?

What I deserve.

You want your job back.

Unless you have someone better. I'm listening.

-I'm taking a huge risk. -You're taking one in both cases.

You choose the headlines.

The sexual scandal or the Snow White scandal.

Why would I choose Snow White?

I'll be on your side.

You don't want to be against me.

When you betrayed Xavier to get Big Brother, I understood, but this...

Karim and Elena, they're your friends, right?

Haven't you made sacrifices, too?

Okay.

Take two weeks off. We'll start casting when you're back.

Wait, Isabelle.

-Yes? -About Karim and Elena...

Is it true, the camera run thing?

Does it matter?

What matters is that people will believe it.

I learned that working in TV.

JEAN-EDOUARD 07/05/2001 THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING

Every year, French television broadcasts more than 11,000 hours of reality TV.