Original subtitles

to Suzette Gondry

THE BOOK OF SOLUTIONS

You promised us this.

And you delivered this.

I thought Jacques would be the first to cross the finish line..

By a long stretch.

The greenish sweat dripping from his hat.

You don't like it?

No. It's grey and ugly

You can't even recognize the actors.

This blurry thing is costing us five million

If there's a story in there, I can't find it.

There is a story.

You'll get it. We need to finish the fifth act.

We're shutting you down.

Jean-Patrick will take over the editing,

in the hope of salvaging something

Like our investment.

You can't do this.

Max, say something

No

You won't defend the film?

Why should I?

Nobody understands a thing about this story, including me.

And you couldn't care less.

- Associates for fifteen years. - Eight.

Eight, whatever.

You're a wimp And a manipulator.

Sorry, I need a smoke.

Plan B.

They didn't like the edit? No

Or the actors? No.

They didn't like the film. - No.

They're shutting us down.

What did Max say?

He's on their side. He jumped ship..

Right, plan B I'll call Silvia

Start disconnecting the cables.

Unplug everything.

Silvia, plan B.

Yes, plan B, we'll finish editing at Marc's aunt's.

Marc? Yeah?

The film is awesome, OK?

Who cares what a bunch of alcoholics in ties think?

You're right.

This is Gabrielle She's helping us.

Hi, Gabrielle

Gather up those electric wires. Under the desk

Thanks.

Gabrielle...

The video girl. The prettiest one on the set.

I'd never spoken to her.

Except to say "excuse me ".

But I knew she would enter my life and save me..

He's taken the film

He doesn't smoke.

You have everything?

What about the monitors? We need to go.

We'll buy more 150 euros at the supermarket.

From now on, we follow the " Marc Becker method"

Marc Becker

Gabrielle, get in. Ihave to stay in Paris

But I'm sure the film's great. They're the idiots..

Go! I'll distract them!

The Marc Becker method.

What a jerk.

Denise, you used to teach

delinquents in jail?

For inmates. Just one summer.

Marc talks about it a lot It fascinates him..

I know, he asked me tons of questions as a child.

But for me, it was just a training course.

I would say, " My darling Marc

I only spent one month with the inmates."

But in his mind, it lasted years.

Many years. After a while,

I got fed up and stopped correcting him. Enough is enough.

What are you doing?

Huh? Nothing.. They're old raffle tickets

No, you're throwing out your pills.

You can't just stop like that.

Denise, they're just chemicals that turn my brain to mush.

Everyone takes advantage and manipulates me..

And I'm still sad in the morning. anyway.

know, but you can't stop cold turkey.

Put the packets on my tray, please.

You need a prescription

Just put them here.

Thank you.

Pretend to talk to each other.

And look down, like you were up in the sky.

Why don't you sing? It'll look more natural

That's how movies are made!

Shit, another pretentious comment.

That's it. I'm done

Silvia! Don't go!

We're all plugged in.

Let's watch the film

I have to finish this scene

I'm missing half the dialogue.

It won't match up.

You're using a camcorder. This is a country house.

It's a very important scene.

- Silvia, get back on the cloud. - No, let's watch.

Wait. Don't be silly. Let go!

You really want to watch?

It's four hours and seven minutes long.

Why is the mayor here?

It makes my aunt happy.

Your fingers smell like tobacco.

Martine!

Why don't you answer?

Excuse me.

I have to..

Marc!

You could say

it all began with a hole in a leaf.

Denise!

You see this little hole in the leaf?

No. - Look, here.

Bring it up to your eye. Go on.

Try to look through it. -I see you.

Now, take away the leaf.

Put it back.

See a difference?

Yes, I do. It's clearer.

Exactly! A hole in a leaf is like a monocle.

If one day,

you're lost in the forest, grab two leaves and make glasses!

The ground is covered in eyeglasses.

Marc, you always have such wild ideas.

- I'll keep it. - No need.

They're everywhere!

Let me get a look at you.

How do you feel today?

Like yesterday.

Sad in the morning, manipulated in the afternoon.

Martine!

LEARN TO DRIVE

I'm sorry.

Sorry I walked out of the screening.

I was worried Denise would catch cold

I feel like she's getting old faster than usual..

What's your point? That's why you ran out?

Did I tell you she taught in jails?

You're kidding!

already told you?

Yeah, at least a million times.

OK, I forgot I told you. Sorry

You can't be mad because I worry about my aunt.

You don't worry about the film That worries me..

But I do worry about the film

In fact, I have a great idea

You're going to do the editing again,

starting from the end

So, you begin here

And you keep going backward,

until you finish the edit

with the opening scene.

No one does that!

I need to know what came before.

No, each scene is a flashback.

And a flashback of a flashback

And a flashback of a flashback of a flashback..

- You're avoiding watching the film. - I am not!

Editing always starts at the beginning

You see the beginning a lot. But you only see the end..

at the end.

Please.

Trust me. Give it a try. I'll love you for the rest of my life.

That's a lousy reward.

Forget the reward. Please, just do as I ask

Everything's plugged in

Thanks, Carlos

- Are you shitting me? -What?

Carlos overheard my declaration of love?

You didn't ask to bring him

I don't want him on this film.

He sucks, and he coughs all day long!

I choose who I work with. Got it?

Carlos has been my assistant for years.

Apologize to him. or I'll go back to Paris.

Now!

Carlos. I'm sorry.

We're all a bit edgy

You, me... - Mostly you.

Mostly me.

"Don't take it personally?

You just said. you don't want me on the film

Nope, this won't work. He's coughing.

Wait, he has allergies.

You have to fire him. He's coughing again.

I promise you won't hear him again I'll stick cotton down his throat..

Sit down and watch.

You just have to get started.

I'll edit it backward, like you asked.

hp

You have to start a project

like you start a car in winter.

Pretty good, huh?

You just have to get started.

Start... your project.

Start.

The book of solutions.

- The Book of Solutions! - What?

What's the Book of Solutions?

Come back right now! Marc!

What is the Book of Solutions?

Solutions...

THE BOOK OF SOLUTIONS

It was supposed to provide answers to any conflict.

domestic

or international

My masterpiece I had stopped after the title.

Start your project.

Do whatever you want.

Failure is a series

of solutions peppered with problems.

Success

is a series of problems peppered with solutions.

Damn!

Scotch tape!

I always yelled when I lost a toy so my mom would help me find it.

It stopped working, but the habit stuck

Scotch tape!

Did you look in the paper room?

Where? The paper room.

But I got it to work on Silvia.

Start your project. before doubt saps your drive.

had to put that in the Book

But it was far away. If I went to get it,

d be too lazy to come back and I'd abandon this project.

MAX THE FOX

Charlotte?

It's me, Marc.

Did I wake you?

I have to talk to you. We can talk tomorrow.

Yes, but unfortunately, no.

I have this idea. I may forget it by tomorrow.

Write it in your book.

It's not a book of ideas. It's a book of solutions.

Ready? -Yeah.

-What? - This.

The film will be a perfect palindrome.

It starts at the end.

and it ends at the end.

And the two parts are joined at the beginning.

And get this.

In the middle, there will be an intermission

with a 5-minute cartoon called Max the Fox Opens his Hair Salon.

The background will be white so that people can go to the bathroom.

come back and find their seats in the dark.

It's never been done before.

Maybe it's never been done because it's not a good idea

An idea is something never seen before.

Maybe it's a good idea.

I'll remind you tomorrow.

OK

- Can I sleep now? - You bet..

-Bye. -Goodnight.

Sleep well.

-You're not asleep? -I heard something

I thought Denise. had fallen in the stairs

No, that was me.

We have to find a sound studio

Close and cheap. It's urgent.

To record what?

The film score.

Shouldn't you watch it first?

Well... There's no studio here.

We're in a country village. There's nothing here.

In all villages, there's a guy making a record.

It'll never come out, but he has a studio.

We just have to find it. Please? It's important.

We'll do it tomorrow, OK?

OK.

Thanks.

What are you doing?

Waiting for tomorrow.

Alright...

I'll do it.

You will?

I just love

turning on my computer at 2 am for Marc.

Thank you.

My pleasure. Try this.

"Studio ". - I've done searches before, you know.

"Sound " " Recording

"Studio ", "sound ", and " Cevennes"

I couldn't scream in front of Denise.

because of the iron-clad respect

I should have had for the entire crew.

That's insane. I swear just I looked there,

Denise, that's just...

I spoke to Charlotte earlier.

She's going to stay at a hotel.

Because I woke her? - No.

That's not why.. She can take Carlos'room.

It's huge. They can swap.

She spends the whole day working here

At night, she needs a change of scenery.

You can understand that.

No, I can't.

Why be the director if you're not the boss?

I don't know.

We'll find Charlotte a great hotel

I had to congratulate myself for my generosity toward Charlotte

The less I understand her, the more I need to.

That sounds pretty good.

Since I stopped my meds.

my brain was an endless stream of innovative ideas,

For instance, I decided never to pass third gear on mountain roads.

I'd stay in second gear.

in. second gear

There are no accidents in second gear.

Quick, let's write that down!

The Second Gear rule

will save millions of lives.

Hello.

Is this for the studio?

I bet he was screwing his wife.

Yes, the studio.

Was that a good sign?

Is this the place?

Yes.

OK.

Before hiring someone, look at all the signs..

Especially those unrelated to the required skills..

That sentence definitely belonged in The Book of Solutions.

This used to be a gym.

My studio is here.

The little door to the left

Her e? Yes, go right ahead.

That's me singing

Drums, guitar... all me.

Silvia would get an earful from me.

I was sure she picked the worst studio just to prove she was right.

I have another song to play for you.

That's not you.

No, it's a Polish group.

You recorded this? -Yes.

Here, in the studio

This is good.

I care about the vocal recording. This is very good.

Are you available next month?

Which day?

Every day.

That t little Yiddish melody was bright and touching

First-rate engineer work

Talent is everywhere, including the most unexpected places.

Silvia was right.

I felt guilty for badmouthing her.

FOR SALE

Silvia, how much is left in my bank account?

One sec.

Thanks.

We're rich.

Me, that is.

Sorry about that.

You need anything?

If you do... That's my business.

This is very awkward. Stop it..

Sorry.

I didn't mean it. I got carried away.

In any case.

we're going into real estate!

You'll see, it's very sunny

Keep an open mind

Mine's wide open, Marc

It's a pile of rubble.

Careful.

Think of it as a blank page You can do anything with it.

He can't be serious.

Honestly, Marc.. I live 300 meters away.

I ive alone and I have seven bedrooms

I know, Denise. Wait....

First reason:

from now on, I'll shoot and edit all of my films here.

Your place won't be big enough

to house the crew and cast

Second reason:

if I tell you, you'l I just dismiss it. Anyway, that's why

buying this house is a very good idea.

No!

es!

Marc?

Want a lift to the real estate agency?

Thanks, but no thanks. I'll take Denise's car.

I'd like to talk to you.

I knew it. You want to talk me out of buying the house.

You and Denise talked

About her boiler.

Come on.

I'll drop you off.

I'm warning you. If you say "house ","buy"

I'm warning you. "buy

"don't", "money'

or "ruins ", I'll get out. I won't.

Listen, Marc

The people here love you. You mean a lot to them.

Because I did an ad with George Clooney.

You're well-known, but you've never forgotten us.

I'm well-known by those who know me, Andre.

You know my wife is very sick.

She's going to need me.

I'll have to resign as mayor before the end of my term.

Andre,

I'm terribly sorry about Marie-Therese.

But you've always been the mayor. You can't just suddenly....

let the village down,

leave it in the hands of scumbags like Grad in!

Of course not.. That's where you come in.

Where I come in? Obviously

It's not so hard being mayor.

It's easier than making movies.

Something always needs sorting Small things that matter to people.

What counts is being close to them.

And you know how to create that bond.

Learn by doing.

That's Chapter Two of the Book of Solutions.

1. Start your project. 2. Learn by doing.

With this method, you can undertake any project

even if you have no idea how to carry it off.

I'll never be able to sleep in that house

No one could. You didn't buy it for me, right?

Tell me you didn't

I think you should move here. In the area.

Why

You have no apartment in Paris no boyfriend..

Here, you can start from scratch.

Why am I participating in this conversation?

Hey, Denise.

I made eggplant au grat in

Interested?

Totally. - Thanks

I have one thing to finish.

Your film looks really good.

You-should watch it more of ter

The food's ready.

Be right there.

Marc, come here.

don't want you lying on Charlotte's bed.

She doesn't live here.

It's still her bed.

OK, Denise.

Every night, we went to the pub.

Are you OK?

Why don't you cough outside? Stop it.

Or on the cheese?

Have some water.

It's Max.

Hello?

- Are you nuts? - No Max.

Why is he calling? What does he want?

I didn't have time to find out

Thanks, Denise

The 12 is waterproof Shut up!

Great, it's waterproof. And Max is a traitor.

He's on the studio's side

He wanted to be a suit. Now, he's a suit.

What's up with the orchestra?

What orchestra?

The orchestra I mentioned in the car.

I hate it when you pretend I didn't tell you things

that I told you.

You always think you told me but it's in your head.

Could be.

OK, pass the computer

Under the pile.

It's not here.

There! Is this a trick?

I meant, under here.

Oh, that pile.

I won't find an orchestra around here. There isn't one.

Look outside. No orchestra, just trees.

There were trees when you found that great studio.

One compliment is all it took. Ten minutes later,

Silvia had booked an orchestra for a day at the Cevennes Studio

That's unfair. She'd have found it without the compliment.

Who's writing the music?

Me What?

You compose and the orchestra plays it?

or a second, I was discouraged But I thought back to my second symbol.

Learn by doing

d A find melodies and a solution for conducting the orchestra.

I knew I would

Yes, I'll compose the music

and ask Sting

to play bass with the orchestra.

What?

You can't be serious!

What?

- I knew you'd make fun of me. - Let me check..

Very funny. I won't share my ideas with you.

Would you rather I tell the truth or let you go off the rails?

Off the rails.

I made some... noodles. Where are you going?

I cooked noodles to give you energy.

Sorry... No thanks.

I'm done for the day. I want to eat at the hotel.

The day isn't over need Sting's DVD by the morning.

Enough of this Sting garbage Get real!

You don't know what it means for us to have him on board.

It means nothing until you sit in front of your 4-hour film..

You know nothing about music except for hip-hop.

How dare you judge my musical tastes?

Is that what you're doing? Don't shout.

- Denise is asleep. -I know my aunt.

She takes out her hearing aids. She can't hear!

You could play her a trumpet solo.

So, stop it. I hired you two to work

on the year's biggest French film

You can't work over time? Is that the deal?

Marc, calm down.

swear I didn't throw the noodles They pushed me to leave..

Hold on. The noodles pushed you

the phone dove into the sink.

Honestly.

Apologize to Charlotte and Carlos.

They are your team. You'll lose their respect.

Fine. I'll apologize for the phone

But I didn't throw the plates.

can't remember exactly what happened.

Why can't I remember?

That's normal.

I told you not to stop your meds cold turkey.

It'll be OK.

You're doing fine.

I'm doing fine.

I have more ideas than before

Yes, maybe... But you still need to apologize.

I had become an apology factory.

Charlotte, I just wanted to apologize

and ask you to forgive me.

For?

You're the laziest, most selfish editor I know

who won't even work two hours over time

for a musical genius!

Now, I have to apologize for my apology

I'll agree to see your contraption

if you apologize for the past two days.

The "editruck" is my apology I made it just for you..

truck is worth a thousand words.

Not another stupid joke.

I want a verbal apology.

I apologize. For the noodles

and the door.

And the phone. The train when I was.

Enough. Just the past two days.

Let's go.

Welcome

to your "editruck"

This screen plays your main edit

Through the windshield, two more screens

play the rushes.

Come closer.

Hit this blinker to "play"

And the left blinker to "pause"

To "fast-forward"

you turn the wheel to the right. Give it a try..

You got it.

If you turn to the left.

you "rewind"

And "cut "? Just honk.

The producers go in the back.

- They can't see a thing. - That's the idea..

The reverse command for the rushes is stuck.

The reverse won't work Who are you talking to?

No one.

- Reverse? - What the hell, Carlos?

Go back to the editing room.

Carlos works for the film, not for you!

Charlotte!

- Charlotte... - That deck is mine. I want it back.

Charlotte, wait!

Why are you doing all this for me?

You bought me a hotel,

spent three days making me a soap holder

gave me a Diana Ross DVD. and now, an editing truck.

What are you trying to tell me?

Jeff Bridges.

You look like Jeff Bridges

We saw Max on TV, promoting the film

He's taking all the credit.

That moron is not involved in this film!

I'll sort him out

I will never work Envoyer with Max Laporte again

His incompetence

and dishonesty

have prompted my decision.

Her face is weird,

with that scar..

But I like her.

The editing truck on the road.

to the barn.

We agreed to stay in second gear.

We'll be late.

Remind me.

How do you plan to record

with 50 musicians and no score?

And we're wasting a day of editing

I know! You'll use your ghetto blaster!

Symbol # 3:

Don't listen to others.

Please!

Hello.

We're ready.

Good. You have the score?

Yes, in here.

I knew it He looked and sounded pompous.

This guy

was the main obstacle to my project. He had to go..

Don't listen to others.

Sorry to interrupt you..

What's your name?

Hector Good

Victor, sometimes in life

one has to be willing to work differently

for the good of the project, right?

Differently?

Without you.

No way -Yes

My role is to direct the orchestra.

Yes, but I'm going to take over your role

It'll be fine, you'll see.

Don't touch the baton You don't touch it.

I need it for the project Let go

Let go-Wait, Victor.

My orchestra. My project.

You'll break it.. That would be a shame.

Let's put it away over here.

End the session at 6 pm on the dot!

The worst was over.

Now, my next step

was to convince these people I wasn't a lunatic

reassuring them and pretending to be organized.

Dear Orchestra

we have a lot to accomplish today.

The movie's entire score

The day will be split

in two parts. In the, morning, we'll record melodies

to it lust rate the characters'feelings

In the afternoon, we'll work on

the abstract music for the action scenes

will hum a melody

and the first instrument that reproduces it

as accurately as possible will become the leader

Then, everyone else will try to follow.

Got it?

Great. Be right back

They finally understood something unique was happening.

I had created music from silence.

Note to self: remain humble after this transformative experience

It seems to be going well. I'm going to pop into town.

No, stay.

Watch.

Not bad

Now for the second part.

Abstract music to create suspense

You interpret my body movements. It's super simple

High-pitched.

Low-pitched.

Loud

Silence.

Let's do it.

By tackling the fundamental principles of creativity,

I was sinking into the darkness of incomprehension.

That was the price to pay.

Only my inspiration would bring me into the light.

I could only rely on myself.

Marc, I did as you asked.. Ire-edited starting from the end.

Great.

I've thought it over. I'll watch when it's completely done.

There's only one first time. I don't want to waste it.

Stop with this crap!

You and your systems! You'll fuck it all up.

Each step is a system. you invent and implement.

It requires different work techniques.

Sure. Like the "edi truck "? Or the aircraft carrier?

Which one? The soap carrier.

Same difference.

Exactly.

MAX THE FOX

OPENS A HAIR SALON

MAX LEAVES HIS HOUSE

HE GETS HIT BY A CAR

HE USES HIS EARS LIKE SCISSORS

HAIR'SALON

AND CUTS A HAIR SALON INTO THE BACKDROP

NO ONE COMES

He's making a documentary on an ant.

That's all he's done for two days.

Just one ant? Always the same one?

To go to the toilet, he puts a glass over it

so it can't escape.

He doesn't sleep

He asked Carlos to do the editing.

Fantastic.

We're out of ideas.

Sorry to bother you with this, Denise.

This film isn't your problem.

But you're the only one he still listens to..

Of course his film is my problem.

Marc will become himself again.

You have to be patient and help him

find his way.

We are patient.

But we are n't making progress.. The producers can confiscate the film.

Denise,

isn't your birthday soon?

Yes, Denise.. It's your birthday, right?

Maybe we could throw a little party.

With a screening of the film.

For example. Great idea.

Just a small party

A few friends and some blini s He'll watch the film with you.

Sure, let's give it a try.

Wednesday is Denise's birthday. She'll be 75..

She asked for a screening of the film. Just for us.

But we'll surprise her.

m inviting the whole village just for her.

Silvia, order the most powerful 4K projector you can find

And we'll need chairs.

Chairs are key Otherwise, the party tanks.

And blin is, no?

Yes, blin is. Everything

must be perfect for Denise

I'm not sure she'll live long enough to see the finished film.

This is important

DRINKS

CAKES

MR. MAYOR

Carlos, if you can't make this wor

in the next 5 minutes, we'll throw you in the river.

Not the one next door.

The really big one, far away.

There we go.

Press here to stop and start.

Thanks, Carlos.

Dear Village,

thank you all for coming.

You're about to see the first part of my new film.

Anyone, Everyone.

That's the title.

But more importantly, this evening,

we are gathered to celebrate

the 75th year on Earth

of the person I love most in the world

Denise.

A big hug for a big love.

Enjoy the film.

Hey, he's filming the audience.

What the hell are you doing? Watch the film!

This is where it's at. - No, it's not.

Stop it! You're messing up my white balance.

Take the paper off the windows,

buy a new dress and pay attention to your customers

Everyone's asleep

Antony the butcher. He works hard.

Chopping, carving, grinding..

Of course he's tired.

Emile, the baker.

He has to be at work in three hours. He isn't even home yet.

Isabel, the school teacher.

All day long, she puts up with angry kids.

Josiane, the home hairdresser.

Miles of highway. for just an inch of grey hair.

They're all exhausted.

Thank you for my birthday.

You don't know how much it meant to me.

Denise, I know you stay alive to protect me or for the film.

But if you need to go, then go There.

I promise

I'll screen the second half inside your coffin.

But I don't want to die!

Not every old lady wants to die Of course not.

I know. Sort of...

That came out wrong.

Very wrong.

You worry about me

But we see you suffering.

Without your aids, you can't hear. But we hear you moaning

Old ladies have aches and pains.

Denise's doctor warned us her heart was tired..

It could stop at any time.

I had to be'able. to drive to the hospital

in under 20 minutes.

Obviously, I'd break my second-gear rule.

But I had to keep Denise alive as long as possible

27 minutes and 30 seconds Too long

She grew up before the Post-War boom.

People bought out of need, not desire.

She didn't buy useless plastic objects except for a flyswatter

Within her way of life. was the key to climate stabilization

I had to learn everything so I could hand it down.

No, I understand.

Yes, Doctor. So, the anesthesia is the problem?

30%?

Excuse me, Doctor. I'm going to get her.

Can you tell her exactly what you just told me?

OK? great.

I'll be right back.

Denise, you're here.. The doctor wants to talk to you.

What does he want?

He just wants to explain.. It's important.

Hello?

Dr. Zeleven? How are you?

Yes, I'm doing just fine.

What?

What did he tell you?

Not at all. I feel perfectly fine!

Absolutely not.

If I break my heels again, I'll call you right away.

Enjoy your evening. Bye.

No, Denise!

Mind your own business.

You said your priority

was to protect me.

You said it.

It's not true? It is.

Fine. And my priority is to protect you.

If someone wants to hurt you,

I'll jump at their neck like a rabid dog and tear them to pieces.

I know that.

What if that someone is you?

Dial the number again.

Denise was hospitalized the next day

According to the tests no anesthesia was required

The problem was clogged veins near the intestines.

She came home one evening, pain-free.

She wore a blue jacket. and looked like a race car driver.

She looked pretty

On to new adventures!

DENISE BECKER'S 10 CLIMATE RECIPES

Today, I'll be making eggplant au grat in.

When vegetables travel they lose their taste

The sea were-picked-this morning from the garden

of our dear mayor.

Don't handle them too much.

Four garlic cloves.

Always count in fours no matter how many you are.

Olive oil from Super U Four tablespoons.

And the oven. Always preheat your oven.

Preheat first, peel next You'll be in sync!

Denise, can we help you?

No, he's a grumpy old man

who takes his time I know him well.

There we go!

Cut.

What's actually wrong with your lungs?

Maybe you'should see a doctor.

Next time you fuck up a take... He's in the kitchen.

...you're in big trouble. Let's go.

Marc, come with me. I have to...

Go on, it's important

In the meantime, I'll peel the eggplant.

One sec.

Take those off.

Carlos, you are the shittiest assistant

in the history of shitty assistants

Especially for sound takes.

I hope you know this.

We. go from pity. to submission.

What? He means "confusion

No, submission.

Because we feel pity, we don't dare say "no"

And we always obey Jacques.

Marc, I can't edit this scene.

Three characters are talking but we only see two.

I'm missing a shot.

I had convinced Charlotte. we didn't need to film that shot

When you find it, come get me.

Dear Gabrielle,

I was wondering if you could come watch the edit

instead of me.

For reasons buried

deep in my-childhood,

I'm having a-mental-block.

Silvia, any news?

It's me, Marc.

Any news from Sting's office No.

How long can it possibly take?

You really expect them to answer?

Yes, maybe. You don't know.

When's the meeting with the supermarket CEO?

Why do you want to meet him?

Because I want to meet him!

I refuse to justify myself whenever I ask you to do something.

But I'll do it this once,

if it motivates you to do your job.

I want

to complain to the CEO

about the security guy. He follows me like I'm a shoplifter.

When he finds out..

The CEO, not the security guy...

who I am, he'll be embarrassed and feel obliged

to sell Denise's climate recipe DVDs.

No notes?

Please, this is very important

And cross out things after you do them. not before.

I've fallen into that trap.

How is any of this connected to the film?

It's not connected to the film

The connection

is the myriad of ideas and experiences,

that appear to be all over the place,

but may actually be part of a bigger plan

and converge to bring the movie to the next level..

That's it.

Can you please have your ideas after 9 am?

I'm wiped out.

So am I. You think I like waking you up?

Hands off!

Here. No emails Happy?

Silvia was upset

My big speeches didn't move her anymore.

"From Studio Prod.

"Dear Marc, Sting is available July 13 or 17

"at Studio Production Music, Dolphin Road, London.

"Can you please confirm these dates? Best regards, Mary.".

You all laughed when I said Sting would do the music..

Well, it looks like I was right. and you were...

- Wrong. - Exactly! Thank you.

You're following.

I'm going to the hotel. Don't move

I'm warning you, Max can't find out about this or he'll ruin it

Sure. Yes, sure.

I promised Gordon we'd pay whatever he asked

Who's Gordon?

Gordon is... Sting.. Of course, you wouldn't know.

If Max hear s, he'll panic and blow the deal

Max just wants you to finish this film.

No, Max just wants to destroy the film.

He'll never get to see it

He won't even be allowed to buy a ticket to see it in a theater

How will you pay Gordon?

Don't call him Gordon He's Sting to you.

Gordon is for.

I'll do the deal with Gordon myself.

Maybe he won't make us pay.

His home in France is the size of a city.

Maybe he doesn't want to look cheap.

I was right.. He didn't charge us.

Sting was a major victory

From the n on, they saw me differently

I was captain of the ship again

Sting's assistant emailed us.

She suggests booking the recording

July 23.

Perfect.

Book two tickets to London With Gabrielle?

No. What? How do you know?

She's my roomie. I told you but you never listen.

What else did she say? About you?

Nothing. She just mentioned Sting and London.

You pushed this Sting project to impress her..

That's not the only reason. That's not my style.

You're not the only guy who likes her despite her scar.

They all fall for her.

Book the tickets

She was jealous. It was obvious.

What am I making? -Dunno.

A chair.

A man isn't a man

until he has built a chair. See you later.

My hands are swimming pools.

I hope he goes for the hug.

Hugs are for Americans

Really?

Thanks.

You could work in a bathroom as a hand dryer.

Sorry, I don't know why I said that.

- I hate bathroom jokes. - I love them.

But that wasn't a bathroom joke it was a joke in the bathroom.

It's a new genre.

Slightly different.

He's coming. I can feel it

I bet it's you

Bingo, right. How did you know?

Intuition.

Well, thank you..

for accepting

I'm so happy about this

Sorry, this is Gabrielle. She followed me

My pleasure.

work as a hand dryer in bathrooms.

It's just a temp dr ary job.

Thanks again.

Yes.

It's not exactly a hard drive.

Excuse me. Please

Thank you.

OK?

Eine, and you? Oops... s. sorry.

Here, try the higher note.

I-think it'll-work

That's better.

I like it.

Some victories are so spectacular they don't need a voice-over.

After my victory, the conquest of Gabrielle

would be a piece of cake.

The bed's amazing But you'll have to take my word for it.

But love isn't a battle That phrase goes right into the trash

not in the Book.

Gabrielle?

What?

Did you get my first email?

The "edi truck "?

Yeah, it was funny.

But you didn't answer.

I didn't know what you expected of me.

- Why did you change your mind? -Well...

I talked to Silvia, who told me

to stay away from you.

She said that? - Yes.

But each guy she introduced me to was a disaster.

So I figured her reaction was a good sign..

You did?

But in the car, when you mentioned the Marc Becker method,

I thought you were kind of..

an asshole

This asshole got Sting to be in his film!

We all died practically at the same time

I thought

Jacques would be the first to cross...

Max is coming to see the film next week

He can't see it first. It's in my contract.

I have final cut - At some point,

he'll have to see it

We're way past the deadline for a first screening.

He's not seeing it and he's not coming here!

don't want outside points of view. That's why we're here..

I'll watch the edit when it's done. I already said so.

Max is a crook A small-time gangster.

He owes me half my salary

I need a lawyer.

Silvia, find me one, fast! - Stop it.

He's a businessman

Silvia my knees are bloody from asking you,

begging you to do your job!

Nicole. You know, the real estate agent.

She's also a lawyer.

She does both? Yes. She's very good

People call her House of Velvet

when she works in real estate

And Concrete Jaw

when she's a lawyer

Concrete Jaw?

don't know why, but. I don't like Denise badmouthing Max.

Just then, felt like she was manipulating me.

Don't worry, honey If your " Mr. Max'

won't pay and tries to see your film

in violation of your contract we'll bring him down.

After repeating this sentence at least 50 times,

I finally realized what it meant

We were going to kill him.

Even today, I can't believe I was OK with this.

Although, if I total up all of his actions,

Max is truly a monster.

When his daughter was six, she drew him a rabbit at the office.

When she left, he tore up the drawing

and threw it out.

No one keeps every doodle their kids draw..

Doodles?

It was a rabbit for her daddy

Carlos?

It's your turn to go after him.

In this moment,

I saw my tears as the expression of a noble, d broken soul

People would see my charisma covered up profound scars

I now. realize how ridiculous / looked

I bite my cheeks when I think about it

I'm going to Paris.

What about Max?

Did you kill him? - No.

He'll kill me.

I'll end up under a bridge. Or inside.

Weird things go down in the South.

It's a good thing you didn't come.

Maybe we should get married.

I have a boyfriend.

That's a really pathetic excuse.

I wish he were dead.

Fine.

Wait! Not dead.

Just small Very small.

Like Danny De Vito.

He's normal-sized. Like you.

But his brain is normal.

You should meet him.

Sure. Then, I'll have zero chance with you.

I hate when a girl I like. wants me to meet her boyfriend

When do you leave?

Tomorrow.

I see

When are you back?

I'm spending the winter with Denise.

The whole winter?

That's a long time.

It's very long and very cold.

But we bought tons of wood. So don't worry!

MISTRUST - TRUST

We've reached new heights - Welcome to paranoia.

Gabrielle's in the "mistrust" zone-Wait... So am I!

I have no life because of him, and he put me in the mistrust zone?

They were obviously talking about me,

and how lucky they were to know me. despite the inherent disadvantages.

I was so happy to see them again.

At last, I felt they understood me

Want to see my foolproof method for making the perfect film?

Yeah. - Come.

Follow me.

Obviously, this is top secret.

In here

Come on in.

Hold on...

Did you start a new film?

No, I'm just preparing the future.

Getting ready

Besides, we'll finish the other film someday.

I feel almost ready to watch it.

Let me explain

My idea is to copy each shot

of my new film from my favorite film since I was eight,

Force X.

For example, when Rachel is arrested by the police,

in my film, Cay andre is stopped by customs agents

Over here

we can see May a's endless legs going through the window.

In mine, we'll see the hero's arms go through the window..

And here...

is the script, the entire script

And here

Mois there's'a tiger. In my film,

it'll be a reincarnation of its daddy

The tiger.

And you'll produce it, Silvia

I don't get it. Isn't that what you want?

To do later on in life?

This is your chance. You have to seize it.

You'll regret it forever.

Call my agent. Just call my agent.

You mean that?

I'm talking about serious stuff, serious projects

You shouldn't blow me off

You really shouldn't

I asked you to book a meeting

with the supermarket CEO

You couldn't do it

I asked you to buy three cellos.

You couldn't do that either. It was your job, Silvia.

The supermarket is part of a huge chain!

asked for things and you didn't come through

I don't even know. what you're talking about!

Those belong to Denise! What are you doing?

You treat me like an idiot

because I do things differently

I do things differently, but I'm not an idiot.

So, for the last time, I want an answer.

Do you or don't you want to produce my film, Silvia?

Marc, you're scaring me!

You don't have the courage of your ambitions!

You just don't have the courage.

So, Silvia left.

It was the worst day of my life.

Silvia left.

Of course she did.

Write her a letter, not an email.

Then leave her alone

May be she'll come back

More apologies.

I'm all out.

She never-replied

Charlotte?

How are you? Are n't you bored?

Not at all.

I'm thinking about Marc. about all of you

About the mayor and his sick wife

About all my memories

In fact, I'm very busy

You're looking for Marc?

Yes, as usual.

He's at Town Hall

He'll be there every morning for quite some time.

He did it!

Now, he's the mayor.

Yes.

He always does what he says.

Even totally ridiculous things

He saved my life.

I can't do it.

I just can't.

Thank you, Denise.

Bye, Denise. Thank you for everything

Drive safely. - Thanks.

Life went on without Charlotte

It was just Denise and me. And that was enough..

Marc!

Get down now and come inside

I'm almost done.

No, come down right now.

One sec.

Come on.

Be right down.

I was almost done. That branch needs to be cut down.

It drips onto the roof.

The wood is rotting.

We'll get a tree surgeon to come on Wednesday.

I always told you not to climb trees in a storm.

Symbol # 4: Listen to Others.

I had more time for my book I was reaching my goal..

The pages were filled with pearls of wisdom.

Feeling confident, I tackled political issues

that would surely upset a few people

May be my pen was explosive.

The book of solutions

Hello, your Honor. Hi.

How are you?

The book of solutions

Excuse us.

Thank you for cor ming

And now, the scissors.

am officially inaugurating

HAIR SALON

Come in!

I'm coming back.

Excuse me.

WORDS

Ever heard of "defamation "?

It's when people don't like you anymore?

You're really not funny.

You ruined my career.

Now, show me the film.

RNO I can't show it to you now.

ARNO Charlotte took the edit back to Paris

Smartass.

Asshole director!

Fuck!

ACCIDENT ON THE D252

He was hiding in your bed

with a woman's gun that can shoot a hundred rounds?

The dictionary?

The stairs?

Marc...

It sounds ridiculous. Totally ridiculous..

Especially the gun.

But he was here.

You had an argument

He left angry and had an accident.

It's not your fault.

But you must go to his funeral.

No, I want to stay here with you.

You don't need to spend the winter here.

Andre's wife died last week

He'll go back to being mayor.

Return to Paris and finish your film

You've already done so much for me.

I didn't do enough

I just caused you trouble with my frog ambitions.

Come here.

Before leaving,

I wanted to give Denise the ultimate gift.

Her only son just turned 50,

and she clearly hadn't been with anyone since.

She was the wife of my father's brother.

So technically, it wasn't incest.

Denise, it's you.

Of course it is. You invited me

I did.

Are you OK?

Yes.

Would you rather be alone?

Like all cowards, I let the other person decide

I can stay at Annie's She lives nearby.

Will you visit me?

Yes, of course.

Can I have a glass of water?

Sure.

I only visited her once

For 20 minutes.

I didn't tell her I'd gone back on my meds.

I was ashamed.

Gabrielle

The hose is too short.'

Parker, who lost his body in the earthquake, says,

"We should connect all the hoses

to make a big one."

But no one listened, because they couldn't see him.

Why are you doing all this?

Do you pity me?

How does your boyfriend feel about you coming here all the time?

I don't have a boyfriend

Not anymore?

Elisa had also kissed my neck.

And it ended in tears.

Sorry, I was caught in a bad memory.

Wait..

Write a list of all the people who are mad at you.

Right now?

Charlotte.

Silvia.

Denise.

Fred.

I'm calling because I need to'apologize to you

And to everyone else. T have a list

Where a m / on that list?

You're the first. Pole position

Sure. Nice lie.

Don't waste your breath I forgive you..

The editing is almost done.

It's either great, or it sucks. I can't tell.

But apparently, it works.

DK

Do you want me to stop by and watch it?

No, I've decided that's not a good idea.

I don't think Il ever get to edit a film like this again

You'll discover it at the premiere, just like you wanted..

Fine.

You're so stubborn.

Are you OK?

Shit.

Don't move, ma'am. We're sending in a team.

No, not my scar!

It doesn't bother me.

It bothers me. Even the ear is better.

It feels kind of like gum.

- Will our sex life will be like this? - Like what?

Yes, lots of nibbling.

All the time.

That works for me.

Her feet told me she loved me.

You know what love is?

What?

It's when you can kiss

outside of hello and goodbye time.

That's love.

Interesting.

Are you sure?

I did a test this week and last I'm sure..

99% sure.

I didn't want to tell you on the phone or by text.

Is it... mine?

Yes.

100% sure

You may think this is silly but I feel...

very proud to have such quality sperm.

I have high-quality sperm. - Marc!

Excuse us Don't get all weird.

It's embarrassing

What do you want to do?

I don't want just this baby.

You want several babies?

-I don't know. - No, I..

I don't want a baby without you.

Even more than before, I want to

sleep with you every night

and wake up next to you

And be myself.

I'm always myself around you. I can say whatever I want.

can stay in bed all day long and never feel guilty

don't stay in bed Well, kind of..

I had a down phase,

but I still did things. Look at my Wikipedia.

Marc, you do realize what this means?

See these hands?

They're the hands of a daddy

See you tonight!

Good evening.

I'd like to say thank you

to all my actors.

And to others in the room.

can see

Carlos, Charlotte, Gabrielle..

And, of course,

most importantly, a huge thanks

to Denise.

If y8u don't like the film.

please tell me nicely.

Actually, don't tell me at all. Even better.

The photographers and the red carpet

weren't my idea.

I don't know what the film's like

because I've never seen it. That's it.

Enjoy your evening.

You've just heard an attempt to present

Marc Becker's film Anyone, Everyone.

I see some depressed people in the aisles who can't find seats

Please don't leave empty seats between you..

Remember, a coat isn't a person.

There won't be a Q& A after the film.

But there will be nail sandwiches and free vodka.

Thank you.