1 00:00:48,500 --> 00:00:51,250 Paris, 1887. Honor is a matter of blood 2 00:00:51,417 --> 00:00:55,625 Duels were in fashion, despite being prohibited by the Penal Code. 3 00:00:58,209 --> 00:01:02,542 The duelists had 48 hours after being insulted organize a fight 4 00:01:02,709 --> 00:01:04,959 and save their reputation. 5 00:01:36,959 --> 00:01:38,917 Good evening, I'm honored. 6 00:01:39,792 --> 00:01:42,000 Here it is! Hello, Mr. Prefect. 7 00:01:42,167 --> 00:01:44,542 Mr. Massat, so where is that champion? 8 00:01:44,709 --> 00:01:46,542 In the back room, I'm getting ready. 9 00:01:46,709 --> 00:01:48,125 Just a minute, dear. 10 00:01:48,292 --> 00:01:49,834 Come, follow me. 11 00:01:53,667 --> 00:01:54,667 Master Lacaze. 12 00:01:55,459 --> 00:01:56,875 Master, meet yourself 13 00:01:57,042 --> 00:01:58,667 Prefect of Paris 14 00:01:58,834 --> 00:02:00,042 and his deputy. 15 00:02:00,209 --> 00:02:03,375 Mr. Massat promised us a great display of fencing. 16 00:02:16,667 --> 00:02:18,792 He is an artist. He has to concentrate. 17 00:02:18,959 --> 00:02:19,917 Of course. 18 00:02:22,542 --> 00:02:24,917 Colonel Berchère should be here by now. 19 00:02:25,084 --> 00:02:26,334 Then let's go. 20 00:02:26,667 --> 00:02:27,959 Gentlemen. 21 00:02:41,250 --> 00:02:42,292 Sir. 22 00:02:42,459 --> 00:02:46,417 During the war, he refused a promotion remain a master of the sword. 23 00:02:52,750 --> 00:02:56,000 - Colonel, your presence is an honor. - Don't be funny. 24 00:02:56,459 --> 00:02:58,875 Please meet my friend Marguerite. 25 00:03:00,500 --> 00:03:02,875 Gentlemen, ladies, silence please! 26 00:03:03,292 --> 00:03:05,500 Please take your seats. 27 00:03:05,709 --> 00:03:08,125 Demonstrations will start soon. 28 00:03:08,375 --> 00:03:09,709 Mr. Prefect! 29 00:03:10,250 --> 00:03:11,500 Good evening. 30 00:03:12,667 --> 00:03:15,167 I want to thank the organizers 31 00:03:15,334 --> 00:03:17,125 these foil fencing matches, 32 00:03:17,584 --> 00:03:19,417 Mr. Ferdinand Massat, 33 00:03:19,584 --> 00:03:22,334 chief editor of Petit Journal... 34 00:03:26,209 --> 00:03:29,375 and Mr. Élois Dubuisson, edited by Gil Blasa. 35 00:03:33,459 --> 00:03:35,334 To my right, Sword Master 36 00:03:35,500 --> 00:03:38,709 Clement Lacaze, considered the greatest swordsman of today. 37 00:03:42,375 --> 00:03:46,292 Against him, Spanish sword master Gustavio de Borda, 38 00:03:46,459 --> 00:03:47,959 just arrived from Madrid. 39 00:03:52,334 --> 00:03:54,459 Two techniques, two great masters. 40 00:03:54,959 --> 00:03:58,292 They are defending themselves tonight the honor of France and Spain. 41 00:03:58,584 --> 00:04:00,209 We gathered to celebrate 42 00:04:00,375 --> 00:04:01,875 values ​​that unite us. 43 00:04:02,042 --> 00:04:03,167 Honor, 44 00:04:03,334 --> 00:04:04,584 discipline 45 00:04:04,750 --> 00:04:05,875 and courage. 46 00:04:06,417 --> 00:04:09,209 The values that swordsmanship he studies so well. 47 00:04:10,792 --> 00:04:12,834 Let the match begin! 48 00:04:21,209 --> 00:04:22,500 Gentlemen. 49 00:04:28,834 --> 00:04:30,125 On guard! 50 00:04:40,334 --> 00:04:41,209 Fence! 51 00:05:32,417 --> 00:05:33,167 Stop! 52 00:05:37,709 --> 00:05:41,417 Your friend Lacaze he humiliated me in front of the prefect. 53 00:05:41,584 --> 00:05:42,959 What did he do? 54 00:05:43,250 --> 00:05:44,750 He didn't even say hello. 55 00:05:53,834 --> 00:05:54,834 Ready! 56 00:05:55,000 --> 00:05:56,417 Gentlemen, replay! 57 00:06:09,209 --> 00:06:10,500 I need some fresh air. 58 00:06:26,959 --> 00:06:28,459 I can't talk now. 59 00:06:31,125 --> 00:06:32,250 What's going on? 60 00:06:34,667 --> 00:06:35,875 Let her go! 61 00:06:36,042 --> 00:06:37,459 Don't touch her! 62 00:06:38,709 --> 00:06:39,792 Fool! 63 00:06:42,292 --> 00:06:44,959 Marguerite, tell him we love each other. 64 00:06:47,125 --> 00:06:49,792 young man you are playing a dangerous game. 65 00:07:05,334 --> 00:07:06,292 Replay! 66 00:07:26,209 --> 00:07:27,125 are you ok 67 00:07:28,292 --> 00:07:29,542 I'm fine. 68 00:07:58,167 --> 00:08:02,459 BLADE SHAPE 69 00:08:08,334 --> 00:08:11,250 - My head here? - Yes, in the clamp. 70 00:08:13,959 --> 00:08:15,917 Keep your head straight. 71 00:08:17,125 --> 00:08:20,084 What a pain. This is like a bayonet. 72 00:08:23,042 --> 00:08:24,167 Latina! 73 00:08:24,750 --> 00:08:27,334 one minute, I have to find a pose. 74 00:08:28,209 --> 00:08:30,792 - Madam... - Marie-Rose Astié de Valsayre. 75 00:08:30,959 --> 00:08:33,167 - Madame de Valsayre... - Call me Astié. 76 00:08:33,584 --> 00:08:35,542 Sitting time is long. 77 00:08:35,875 --> 00:08:37,334 You can't move. 78 00:08:37,792 --> 00:08:38,834 take me as i am 79 00:08:40,209 --> 00:08:41,792 for all eternity. 80 00:08:42,375 --> 00:08:44,459 Ready? Don't move. 81 00:08:58,959 --> 00:09:00,417 It's in a can. 82 00:09:00,584 --> 00:09:01,792 You can breathe. 83 00:09:01,959 --> 00:09:03,042 Pack everything. 84 00:09:03,792 --> 00:09:07,250 Mrs. Astié, the photo will be ready tomorrow 85 00:09:07,417 --> 00:09:10,709 for publication of your article in La Citoyenne. 86 00:09:11,875 --> 00:09:13,709 - Latino? - I'm ready. 87 00:09:15,500 --> 00:09:18,417 Mr. Prefect, by decree of November 7, 1800 88 00:09:18,584 --> 00:09:22,750 stipulates that women dressed as men should be arrested. 89 00:09:23,709 --> 00:09:25,750 This ban on wearing pants 90 00:09:25,917 --> 00:09:27,542 puts us in danger. 91 00:09:27,709 --> 00:09:29,500 As with the fire at the Opéra-Comique, 92 00:09:29,667 --> 00:09:32,167 where the women were trapped by their dresses. 93 00:09:33,917 --> 00:09:35,625 Not to mention pneumonia 94 00:09:36,959 --> 00:09:39,625 and other diseases caused by rainy days 95 00:09:41,000 --> 00:09:43,709 when the moisture penetrates to the bones. 96 00:09:44,625 --> 00:09:48,917 Or shortness of breath and fainting spells caused by corsets. 97 00:09:49,667 --> 00:09:50,834 sir, 98 00:09:51,459 --> 00:09:54,125 your dictation weakens the female sex. 99 00:09:54,875 --> 00:09:57,709 I totally demand it freedom of movement for women 100 00:09:58,250 --> 00:10:00,459 and ask to repeal the law 101 00:10:00,625 --> 00:10:03,334 forbidding women to wear pants. 102 00:10:04,042 --> 00:10:05,584 Sincerely, etc. 103 00:10:22,375 --> 00:10:23,959 Anything interesting? 104 00:10:24,750 --> 00:10:26,625 Nothing we haven't covered. 105 00:10:27,000 --> 00:10:28,834 The Rue Montaigne Affair... 106 00:10:30,625 --> 00:10:32,667 Did the doorman say anything? 107 00:10:33,459 --> 00:10:36,334 - She didn't hear anything. - Maybe the killer paid her off. 108 00:10:36,500 --> 00:10:40,209 Nothing stops a woman from speaking. That's what they do best! 109 00:10:42,875 --> 00:10:46,334 Astié de Valsayre... The foreign press is talking about her. 110 00:10:46,500 --> 00:10:47,334 Again? 111 00:10:47,500 --> 00:10:50,000 "Nurse during Franco-Prussian War 112 00:10:50,167 --> 00:10:52,250 when she was only 18..." 113 00:10:52,500 --> 00:10:53,542 Listen to this! 114 00:10:53,709 --> 00:10:57,292 "...she created the first women's fencing league!" 115 00:10:57,917 --> 00:10:59,084 She's crazy! 116 00:10:59,250 --> 00:11:00,542 In La Citoyenne, 117 00:11:00,709 --> 00:11:04,084 she demands that women have access for all studies and careers, 118 00:11:04,250 --> 00:11:05,625 the right to vote 119 00:11:06,500 --> 00:11:08,167 and equal wages! 120 00:11:12,542 --> 00:11:13,875 My parry was too low. 121 00:11:14,042 --> 00:11:17,417 Your legs are too slow. You weren't the right distance. 122 00:11:22,917 --> 00:11:24,042 Your legs. 123 00:11:25,125 --> 00:11:26,417 Your hand, Gabriel. 124 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,042 Dot! 125 00:11:32,625 --> 00:11:33,667 Stop. 126 00:11:34,292 --> 00:11:36,375 When the opponent raises his leg, 127 00:11:36,542 --> 00:11:38,542 you parry with septime. 128 00:11:39,209 --> 00:11:40,250 Continue. 129 00:11:46,250 --> 00:11:47,625 That was better. 130 00:11:56,375 --> 00:11:57,542 Did you know him? 131 00:11:59,375 --> 00:12:00,459 Not. 132 00:12:00,917 --> 00:12:03,084 Tell him about the girl. 133 00:12:06,959 --> 00:12:08,375 I was in shock. 134 00:12:08,542 --> 00:12:10,667 She was there with him. 135 00:12:11,459 --> 00:12:13,167 Right in front of me. 136 00:12:13,667 --> 00:12:14,709 You didn't know? 137 00:12:15,917 --> 00:12:17,000 Not. 138 00:12:26,042 --> 00:12:27,209 Eugene. 139 00:12:43,709 --> 00:12:46,167 You got yourself into a nice mess. 140 00:12:51,542 --> 00:12:52,959 Clement, help us. 141 00:12:53,959 --> 00:12:56,584 He's too young to fight. I beg you 142 00:12:56,750 --> 00:12:57,875 do something 143 00:12:58,042 --> 00:12:58,875 Adrien, 144 00:12:59,584 --> 00:13:02,667 tell me exactly what happened to Colonel Berchère. 145 00:13:06,834 --> 00:13:08,000 Adrien, 146 00:13:08,625 --> 00:13:12,375 we need to know the exact nature of the offense. 147 00:13:18,542 --> 00:13:20,459 Adrien, please talk. 148 00:13:24,792 --> 00:13:25,959 I went crazy. 149 00:13:26,417 --> 00:13:28,167 What did you tell him? 150 00:13:28,834 --> 00:13:30,459 Did you directly insult him? 151 00:13:30,625 --> 00:13:31,375 No, I... 152 00:13:32,084 --> 00:13:34,459 I pushed him and he almost fell. 153 00:13:36,042 --> 00:13:37,667 But he didn't fall? 154 00:13:40,875 --> 00:13:42,334 And then I slapped him. 155 00:13:47,584 --> 00:13:50,625 Clement, tell him honor means nothing if you die. 156 00:13:50,792 --> 00:13:53,375 He must end this madness. 157 00:13:54,167 --> 00:13:55,542 Mother cannot understand. 158 00:13:59,125 --> 00:14:00,792 It was an act of passion. 159 00:14:01,375 --> 00:14:04,292 Berchère may not choice of weapon. 160 00:14:06,167 --> 00:14:07,417 Uncle, be my second. 161 00:14:07,584 --> 00:14:08,459 Not. 162 00:14:08,625 --> 00:14:11,625 Master of the sword must stay aside. 163 00:14:11,792 --> 00:14:13,834 He cannot be your second. 164 00:14:17,250 --> 00:14:19,167 It's not too late to apologize 165 00:14:19,334 --> 00:14:21,292 say you regret your act. 166 00:14:22,042 --> 00:14:23,334 Please do it. 167 00:14:30,500 --> 00:14:32,042 I want to fight. 168 00:14:33,625 --> 00:14:35,417 May God protect him. 169 00:14:35,584 --> 00:14:39,042 I prayed every day during the war and you came back safe. 170 00:14:39,209 --> 00:14:40,500 Stop. 171 00:14:41,292 --> 00:14:43,209 Go home and don't worry. 172 00:14:43,834 --> 00:14:45,375 I'll take care of Adrien. 173 00:14:55,167 --> 00:14:56,709 Do you see the print? 174 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,792 - I didn't have time. - Find some. 175 00:14:59,959 --> 00:15:02,084 What people say something about you. 176 00:15:02,417 --> 00:15:04,000 - In your newspaper? - yes 177 00:15:04,167 --> 00:15:05,709 We create your reputation. 178 00:15:05,875 --> 00:15:08,750 You make my reputation or i make yours? 179 00:15:10,959 --> 00:15:12,417 It's the two of us. 180 00:15:14,834 --> 00:15:17,334 Take it easy with the weights. 181 00:15:18,167 --> 00:15:20,500 Mr. Massat, your carriage is here. 182 00:15:20,667 --> 00:15:21,917 I'm coming. 183 00:15:39,250 --> 00:15:40,709 The first duel? 184 00:15:47,292 --> 00:15:48,375 On guard! 185 00:15:48,667 --> 00:15:49,834 One step back. 186 00:15:50,584 --> 00:15:51,917 Two steps forward. 187 00:15:52,584 --> 00:15:53,792 Withdrawal. 188 00:15:54,792 --> 00:15:56,084 Three steps forward. 189 00:15:56,834 --> 00:15:57,875 Withdrawal. 190 00:15:58,959 --> 00:16:00,959 People, make room for Adrien. 191 00:16:02,834 --> 00:16:04,250 Outstretched arms. 192 00:16:04,750 --> 00:16:05,834 Step forward. 193 00:16:06,167 --> 00:16:07,250 On guard! 194 00:16:07,792 --> 00:16:09,042 Crossbow! 195 00:16:09,292 --> 00:16:10,250 Step forward. 196 00:16:10,667 --> 00:16:11,875 On guard. 197 00:16:12,167 --> 00:16:16,000 He holds his sword like a little bird. Too tight, you crush it 198 00:16:16,292 --> 00:16:17,417 and it dies. 199 00:16:17,584 --> 00:16:18,875 Lose... 200 00:16:19,584 --> 00:16:21,000 To lose 201 00:16:22,250 --> 00:16:23,417 and flies away. 202 00:16:24,042 --> 00:16:25,709 Take your sword, sir. 203 00:16:26,125 --> 00:16:27,459 First position. 204 00:16:28,625 --> 00:16:29,667 Greeting. 205 00:16:31,250 --> 00:16:32,250 Face to face. 206 00:16:34,875 --> 00:16:37,125 Let's continue with the accusations. 207 00:16:37,584 --> 00:16:40,250 "Next, an insult and a punch in the face 208 00:16:40,417 --> 00:16:43,792 which happened on July 17, 1887. 209 00:16:44,125 --> 00:16:47,750 Colonel Louis Berchère considers his honor violated 210 00:16:47,917 --> 00:16:49,875 Mr. Adrien Béranger 211 00:16:50,250 --> 00:16:51,750 and asks his seconds, 212 00:16:51,917 --> 00:16:55,625 Alphonse Humbert and Henri Rochefort, 213 00:16:55,792 --> 00:16:57,667 demand compensation." 214 00:16:59,125 --> 00:17:01,334 These are the accusations. 215 00:17:02,834 --> 00:17:06,167 Based on the facts, struggle is considered inevitable. 216 00:17:07,084 --> 00:17:10,959 The colonel cedes his right choose a weapon because of your experience. 217 00:17:11,542 --> 00:17:15,417 A sword duel will take place under the following conditions: 218 00:17:15,667 --> 00:17:16,667 Weapons. 219 00:17:16,834 --> 00:17:19,000 Every man has its own regulatory branch. 220 00:17:19,167 --> 00:17:20,209 Attack. 221 00:17:20,375 --> 00:17:23,125 Fight, two minutes. Rest, one minute. 222 00:17:23,292 --> 00:17:24,250 Distance. 223 00:17:24,709 --> 00:17:26,750 15 meters behind each person. 224 00:17:26,917 --> 00:17:28,875 Every ground gained is conquered. 225 00:17:29,250 --> 00:17:33,292 Melee is allowed within guidelines. 226 00:17:34,542 --> 00:17:35,917 Referee. 227 00:17:36,084 --> 00:17:37,875 Mr. Deschamps will preside. 228 00:17:38,042 --> 00:17:39,084 End of the fight. 229 00:17:39,250 --> 00:17:42,209 Wounded party it is handed down by first blood. 230 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:14,084 Good. Match with Octave. 231 00:18:15,500 --> 00:18:16,750 Make your point. 232 00:18:16,917 --> 00:18:18,459 Attack from the right. 233 00:18:18,625 --> 00:18:19,667 Very good. 234 00:18:27,584 --> 00:18:28,792 That's a crazy woman. 235 00:18:28,959 --> 00:18:31,584 Look what she's holding. Our paper! 236 00:18:31,750 --> 00:18:32,834 Good. 237 00:18:33,000 --> 00:18:34,875 Any publicity is good publicity. 238 00:18:35,667 --> 00:18:36,834 You said. 239 00:18:47,834 --> 00:18:49,834 Please, I'm looking for Mr. Massat. 240 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:50,792 Up. 241 00:18:50,959 --> 00:18:54,209 - They said I was looking for Master Tavernier. - I don't have time. 242 00:18:55,500 --> 00:18:57,500 - Master Tavernier... - Not now. 243 00:18:59,417 --> 00:19:00,542 Stop. 244 00:19:00,750 --> 00:19:01,834 Leave us alone. 245 00:19:05,334 --> 00:19:07,542 The duel is tomorrow at noon. 246 00:19:07,959 --> 00:19:09,250 Tomorrow? 247 00:19:09,834 --> 00:19:12,417 They agreed to stop at first blood. 248 00:19:14,542 --> 00:19:15,667 Good. 249 00:19:24,292 --> 00:19:26,209 - Have you read this? - yes 250 00:19:27,834 --> 00:19:31,500 His work consistently twists my requirements as a single woman. 251 00:19:31,875 --> 00:19:35,584 Mr. Massat insults me. I send my seconds, he refuses to fight. 252 00:19:35,750 --> 00:19:38,625 - Of course, it would be absurd. - Duel with me? 253 00:19:38,792 --> 00:19:39,917 That. 254 00:19:40,792 --> 00:19:42,959 Women are driven by anger. 255 00:19:43,667 --> 00:19:45,459 A duel is a matter of honor. 256 00:19:45,625 --> 00:19:47,167 This is about my honor. 257 00:19:48,584 --> 00:19:50,667 Unless for you too, women have nothing? 258 00:19:50,834 --> 00:19:52,000 Please, ma'am. 259 00:19:52,167 --> 00:19:54,750 A misdemeanor is a misdemeanor, regardless of gender. 260 00:19:55,125 --> 00:19:56,792 I want to fight Massat. 261 00:19:57,167 --> 00:19:58,792 You are his second. 262 00:19:59,417 --> 00:20:01,500 A man does not fight against a woman. 263 00:20:01,667 --> 00:20:03,542 I'm sorry, but I have work to do. 264 00:20:17,584 --> 00:20:19,209 Astié, how did it go? 265 00:20:19,709 --> 00:20:21,500 I could have killed them all! 266 00:20:21,667 --> 00:20:24,042 - I'm going home on foot. - In the rain? Wait! 267 00:20:24,375 --> 00:20:25,625 Wait! 268 00:20:26,417 --> 00:20:27,625 Tell us. 269 00:20:27,792 --> 00:20:29,292 Wait for me! 270 00:20:34,834 --> 00:20:37,625 We'll have to change to beat them. 271 00:20:37,792 --> 00:20:41,084 - We will fight them, one by one. - Two by two for good days! 272 00:20:41,375 --> 00:20:42,834 We'll get there, girls. 273 00:20:43,000 --> 00:20:44,167 Trust me. 274 00:20:44,334 --> 00:20:46,167 Better to die than let them win. 275 00:20:48,292 --> 00:20:49,167 Sir. 276 00:20:50,334 --> 00:20:51,667 I didn't hear you. 277 00:20:51,834 --> 00:20:53,042 Can you repeat? 278 00:20:53,209 --> 00:20:55,167 - I didn't say anything. - Be brave. 279 00:20:55,334 --> 00:20:56,625 I turned into ears. 280 00:20:57,042 --> 00:20:58,792 - I... - You meant to say 281 00:20:58,959 --> 00:21:00,875 courtesan, swindler, whore, 282 00:21:01,042 --> 00:21:03,417 whore, tramp, whore, whore, harlot, 283 00:21:03,584 --> 00:21:05,334 girl, escort, whore, 284 00:21:05,500 --> 00:21:07,709 street girl, trumpeter, fallen woman, 285 00:21:07,875 --> 00:21:09,625 girl, lady of the night? 286 00:21:10,334 --> 00:21:12,834 Actually, I said "slut." 287 00:21:16,959 --> 00:21:18,459 Enough wasted time. 288 00:21:18,625 --> 00:21:20,417 Gentlemen, have a nice day. 289 00:21:23,459 --> 00:21:24,709 She's crazy! 290 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,125 Try this one. 291 00:21:33,292 --> 00:21:36,792 It is an excellent sword made of Toledo steel. 292 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,250 Uncle. 293 00:21:43,584 --> 00:21:45,542 Were you afraid of dying in the war? 294 00:21:45,709 --> 00:21:47,834 Or this one. It's easier. 295 00:21:52,375 --> 00:21:53,667 I'm afraid. 296 00:21:54,917 --> 00:21:56,375 My whole body hurts. 297 00:21:56,542 --> 00:21:57,709 We have a little time. 298 00:22:00,584 --> 00:22:01,584 Uncle. 299 00:22:03,709 --> 00:22:04,917 I'll be ready. 300 00:22:06,334 --> 00:22:08,042 Good. On guard. 301 00:22:11,917 --> 00:22:13,750 Your hand, more. 302 00:22:15,500 --> 00:22:16,667 That's it. 303 00:22:17,334 --> 00:22:19,875 The tip is an extension of your hand. 304 00:22:20,834 --> 00:22:22,959 Very good. Hold out your hand. 305 00:22:23,125 --> 00:22:24,334 On guard. 306 00:22:24,542 --> 00:22:25,750 Expand and improve. 307 00:22:25,917 --> 00:22:26,667 On guard. 308 00:22:26,834 --> 00:22:28,417 Two steps forward. 309 00:22:28,584 --> 00:22:30,250 Extend, progress and step forward! 310 00:22:30,625 --> 00:22:31,584 Again! 311 00:22:31,750 --> 00:22:32,667 Again! 312 00:22:33,292 --> 00:22:35,334 Withdrawal. Faster with the back foot. 313 00:22:35,500 --> 00:22:38,125 Again! A lighter on his feet. 314 00:22:39,875 --> 00:22:40,875 Good. 315 00:22:41,042 --> 00:22:42,125 Hold out your hand. 316 00:22:42,584 --> 00:22:44,292 Extend, progress and step forward. 317 00:22:44,709 --> 00:22:45,834 Step forward. 318 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,084 Again. 319 00:22:47,375 --> 00:22:48,459 Again! 320 00:23:04,125 --> 00:23:06,292 Waiting without precipitation, 321 00:23:06,459 --> 00:23:09,625 the sword initiates the movement, the body follows. 322 00:23:13,084 --> 00:23:14,209 That's it. 323 00:23:15,125 --> 00:23:16,250 Again. 324 00:23:17,625 --> 00:23:18,584 Faster. 325 00:23:18,750 --> 00:23:20,625 carefully. That's it. 326 00:23:21,750 --> 00:23:23,542 Distance is your new lover. 327 00:23:27,084 --> 00:23:28,959 Control your emotions, 328 00:23:29,125 --> 00:23:30,709 they are the duelist's enemies. 329 00:23:31,292 --> 00:23:34,000 Counterattacks. Below, cross, touch. Stay low. 330 00:23:34,167 --> 00:23:36,250 Below, cross, touch. 331 00:23:38,584 --> 00:23:39,584 Faster. 332 00:23:40,959 --> 00:23:42,084 Yes, again. 333 00:23:43,584 --> 00:23:45,375 That's good, my boy. 334 00:23:48,500 --> 00:23:49,792 Tomorrow 335 00:23:50,167 --> 00:23:51,542 you will be alone. 336 00:23:51,959 --> 00:23:53,375 You are your own master. 337 00:24:04,042 --> 00:24:05,667 Have I made progress? 338 00:24:05,834 --> 00:24:07,375 Will I be okay tomorrow? 339 00:24:08,209 --> 00:24:09,375 Go home 340 00:24:09,542 --> 00:24:11,292 and take a salt bath. 341 00:24:11,667 --> 00:24:13,875 Sort yourself out. Control your nerves. 342 00:24:18,292 --> 00:24:19,792 Thank you, uncle. 343 00:24:23,792 --> 00:24:25,084 Thank you, master. 344 00:24:25,250 --> 00:24:26,834 Get some sleep. 345 00:24:27,542 --> 00:24:29,042 It was a long day. 346 00:24:29,584 --> 00:24:31,250 You did a good job. 347 00:24:47,750 --> 00:24:50,167 The summer storm is over 348 00:24:52,292 --> 00:24:53,875 and yet 349 00:24:55,000 --> 00:24:57,500 continues to grumble in my heart. 350 00:24:58,125 --> 00:25:01,709 dear friends, tonight we celebrate a sad truth. 351 00:25:02,584 --> 00:25:05,250 What did the idiot prefect do? write back? 352 00:25:12,625 --> 00:25:14,250 "Madame Astié de Valsayre, 353 00:25:15,292 --> 00:25:17,584 everyone is assumed to know the law. 354 00:25:17,750 --> 00:25:19,292 Surely you know that women 355 00:25:19,459 --> 00:25:23,459 they can't wear pants, except when riding a horse or bicycle. 356 00:25:23,625 --> 00:25:26,750 In fact, every woman who wants to dress like a man 357 00:25:26,917 --> 00:25:30,042 must demand authorization of the prefecture, 358 00:25:30,209 --> 00:25:31,584 in accordance with 359 00:25:31,750 --> 00:25:33,334 Law 26 Brumaire..." 360 00:25:35,834 --> 00:25:37,250 And my freedom 361 00:25:37,584 --> 00:25:39,334 movement? 362 00:25:39,792 --> 00:25:41,292 What will come of it? 363 00:25:42,292 --> 00:25:44,834 Burning, burning... 364 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:50,625 Into the fire, the mayor's reply! 365 00:25:51,209 --> 00:25:52,667 Into the fire! 366 00:25:55,459 --> 00:25:58,792 But from his ashes, he will rise 367 00:25:59,709 --> 00:26:02,000 the dawn of the new 368 00:26:03,125 --> 00:26:04,084 the world. 369 00:26:08,500 --> 00:26:11,459 Gentlemen, clear the field. 370 00:26:25,750 --> 00:26:26,917 Perfect. 371 00:26:27,417 --> 00:26:28,584 Pockets empty? 372 00:26:28,750 --> 00:26:30,209 Wallet, watch... 373 00:26:42,917 --> 00:26:45,250 The fight ends with first blood. 374 00:26:45,834 --> 00:26:47,000 good? 375 00:26:51,959 --> 00:26:53,792 I feel my courage failing me. 376 00:26:54,292 --> 00:26:56,917 no shame the bravest felt it. 377 00:27:04,750 --> 00:27:06,167 Even your uncle. 378 00:27:07,542 --> 00:27:08,542 Adrien. 379 00:27:09,334 --> 00:27:10,709 Stay calm. 380 00:27:11,750 --> 00:27:12,625 Calm. 381 00:27:16,084 --> 00:27:17,750 Take off your locket. 382 00:27:22,167 --> 00:27:23,209 It's time to start! 383 00:27:32,375 --> 00:27:33,500 gentlemen, 384 00:27:34,125 --> 00:27:35,417 take your seats. 385 00:28:00,334 --> 00:28:01,625 On guard. 386 00:28:05,292 --> 00:28:06,459 Fence! 387 00:29:27,542 --> 00:29:29,542 Straight from the sword, no stopping. 388 00:29:30,084 --> 00:29:31,709 Go ahead, gentlemen. 389 00:29:41,709 --> 00:29:42,875 No downtime. 390 00:29:56,500 --> 00:29:57,834 Flat of sword. 391 00:30:04,167 --> 00:30:05,250 Two minutes! 392 00:30:14,084 --> 00:30:15,542 Break. One minute. 393 00:30:15,709 --> 00:30:16,917 Tavernier! 394 00:30:18,417 --> 00:30:21,042 - I want to replace it. - Ask the colonel. 395 00:30:21,542 --> 00:30:23,250 Let me speak to Berchère. 396 00:30:24,209 --> 00:30:27,250 You must remain neutral and at a distance. 397 00:30:27,417 --> 00:30:29,542 Otherwise you'll have to leave. 398 00:30:31,667 --> 00:30:33,750 No, we continue. 399 00:30:36,834 --> 00:30:38,584 Replay in 20 seconds. 400 00:30:59,875 --> 00:31:00,959 Replay. 401 00:31:54,042 --> 00:31:54,959 Adrien. 402 00:31:55,125 --> 00:31:56,459 The wound is deep. 403 00:32:01,084 --> 00:32:02,292 He is suffocating. 404 00:32:02,459 --> 00:32:03,792 His lungs were punctured. 405 00:32:04,167 --> 00:32:06,084 - Do something! - It's over. 406 00:32:06,250 --> 00:32:07,875 Adrien, I'm begging you. 407 00:32:08,709 --> 00:32:10,167 Stay with me. 408 00:32:15,792 --> 00:32:17,584 Look at me. 409 00:32:35,750 --> 00:32:37,875 Young people believe they are invincible. 410 00:32:38,334 --> 00:32:41,542 He impaled himself jumping like a ballerina. 411 00:32:42,459 --> 00:32:44,042 I heard he's your nephew. 412 00:32:44,959 --> 00:32:46,209 Have you prepared it? 413 00:32:47,167 --> 00:32:48,417 Good work. 414 00:32:50,167 --> 00:32:51,459 The legs were slow, 415 00:32:51,625 --> 00:32:53,875 hands are too upset, aren't they? 416 00:33:05,834 --> 00:33:08,542 I attribute this insult to your hysteria. 417 00:33:10,875 --> 00:33:12,125 Adrien! 418 00:33:16,084 --> 00:33:18,125 Ma'am, you can't go there! 419 00:34:08,750 --> 00:34:10,167 Speak, I'm here! 420 00:34:10,334 --> 00:34:12,042 You're usually so talkative. 421 00:34:12,209 --> 00:34:13,292 I'm an adventurer? 422 00:34:13,917 --> 00:34:17,959 I will end up as a victim the crime in Rue Montaigne? 423 00:34:19,209 --> 00:34:21,334 Sorry, I'm busy. 424 00:34:22,125 --> 00:34:24,209 You claim the murder of these women 425 00:34:24,709 --> 00:34:26,459 is a mere matter of the heart! 426 00:34:26,625 --> 00:34:29,375 No, we were the first to condemn the horror. 427 00:34:29,542 --> 00:34:32,292 Inaccurately! You took advantage of this nasty crime 428 00:34:32,459 --> 00:34:35,250 accuse women of creating their own killers. 429 00:34:35,417 --> 00:34:38,959 We emphasized problems of sensitive souls. 430 00:34:39,417 --> 00:34:41,459 The lady clucks like a hen. 431 00:34:41,625 --> 00:34:43,542 Is she looking for a rooster? 432 00:34:46,292 --> 00:34:49,417 Because I think women they need to defend their honor, 433 00:34:49,792 --> 00:34:52,667 call me a woman of promiscuous sensibilities 434 00:34:52,834 --> 00:34:54,500 who should be locked up? 435 00:34:54,667 --> 00:34:56,875 You wrote that about me, didn't you? 436 00:35:01,875 --> 00:35:04,584 For you, honor is physiological? 437 00:35:04,917 --> 00:35:07,459 Yes, like a certain body organ. 438 00:35:07,625 --> 00:35:09,084 Women don't have it. 439 00:35:09,250 --> 00:35:11,292 Nature made it like that. 440 00:35:15,584 --> 00:35:18,209 What would you know about the female body, 441 00:35:18,917 --> 00:35:20,375 Mr. Massat? 442 00:35:23,959 --> 00:35:26,792 You are confusing questions of sex and intellect. 443 00:35:27,625 --> 00:35:28,625 no ma'am 444 00:35:28,792 --> 00:35:31,917 when i look at you I see neither gender nor intellect. 445 00:35:32,125 --> 00:35:34,875 I see what makes me angry most in a woman, 446 00:35:36,042 --> 00:35:37,500 her weakness. 447 00:35:46,125 --> 00:35:47,750 I demand compensation. 448 00:35:49,792 --> 00:35:52,584 Send me your loyal fan. If you have it. 449 00:35:54,209 --> 00:35:57,417 I would never let the man defend my honor. 450 00:36:02,250 --> 00:36:03,834 Are you afraid of women? 451 00:36:06,084 --> 00:36:07,125 Throw her out. 452 00:36:08,375 --> 00:36:09,584 Calm down, madam. 453 00:36:09,750 --> 00:36:11,500 I hate calmness! 454 00:36:13,250 --> 00:36:14,792 I leave that to the cowards. 455 00:36:15,209 --> 00:36:16,917 I never want to see her again! 456 00:38:51,667 --> 00:38:54,292 Tavernier brought Adrien's things. 457 00:38:59,084 --> 00:39:01,167 I should have stopped the duel. 458 00:39:03,542 --> 00:39:05,792 He was blinded by passion. 459 00:39:13,959 --> 00:39:17,834 The men in this family disappear one by one, like a curse. 460 00:39:21,375 --> 00:39:23,625 Don't believe in curses? 461 00:39:31,834 --> 00:39:33,792 The war destroyed everything. 462 00:39:39,375 --> 00:39:41,459 I was responsible for Adrien. 463 00:39:47,375 --> 00:39:49,125 It's not your fault. 464 00:40:38,417 --> 00:40:39,834 Keep this. 465 00:41:14,667 --> 00:41:16,834 Gentlemen, may I help you? 466 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:20,834 Colonel Berchère got this business card. 467 00:41:24,292 --> 00:41:25,917 As a family member, you cannot 468 00:41:26,084 --> 00:41:27,959 seek compensation from Berchère. 469 00:41:28,125 --> 00:41:30,584 - He killed Adrien. - It's forbidden. 470 00:41:30,750 --> 00:41:33,500 That's not honor, that's revenge. I can't accept. 471 00:41:35,000 --> 00:41:36,709 I'm not asking you for anything. 472 00:41:38,834 --> 00:41:40,917 I leave the choice of weapon to him. 473 00:41:41,500 --> 00:41:43,125 This is my business. 474 00:41:48,209 --> 00:41:50,167 Do you understand the shit I'm in? 475 00:41:50,334 --> 00:41:52,459 Berchère is a powerful man, a war hero. 476 00:41:52,625 --> 00:41:53,917 I know. 477 00:41:55,375 --> 00:41:58,584 - Did Lacaze ask you to be his second? - I refused. 478 00:41:59,792 --> 00:42:01,792 - You have to accept. - Impossible. 479 00:42:02,167 --> 00:42:05,000 There can be no revenge motive for a duel. 480 00:42:05,167 --> 00:42:07,334 Nothing prevents you from being a judge. 481 00:42:07,500 --> 00:42:09,709 To watch out for the duel. 482 00:42:11,500 --> 00:42:12,750 I can't. 483 00:42:13,125 --> 00:42:14,834 Morality does not allow me. 484 00:42:16,042 --> 00:42:17,917 You will be the judge. 485 00:42:18,084 --> 00:42:20,542 I don't care about your morals. 486 00:42:23,417 --> 00:42:25,834 Lacaze leaves the choice of weapon to him. 487 00:42:26,584 --> 00:42:27,750 AND? 488 00:42:28,417 --> 00:42:29,917 Pistol duel. 489 00:42:31,084 --> 00:42:32,542 Handgun? 490 00:42:37,042 --> 00:42:39,042 Berchère has a good chance. 491 00:42:39,375 --> 00:42:41,375 He is a recognized marksman. 492 00:42:42,625 --> 00:42:44,334 The match is more even. 493 00:42:46,167 --> 00:42:47,667 If Berchère wins, 494 00:42:47,834 --> 00:42:49,875 we will write a good article. 495 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:38,959 20 steps. 496 00:43:54,375 --> 00:43:55,375 gentlemen, 497 00:43:56,417 --> 00:43:58,500 I remember the terms and conditions. 498 00:43:59,459 --> 00:44:02,209 After the order to fire, you have one minute. 499 00:44:02,917 --> 00:44:04,500 A shot was fired before that 500 00:44:04,667 --> 00:44:06,417 or after this lapse of time 501 00:44:06,584 --> 00:44:09,375 will be taken into account murder or attempted murder 502 00:44:09,834 --> 00:44:11,834 and the author prosecuted. 503 00:44:12,667 --> 00:44:15,167 Should the offended party wish for a second chance 504 00:44:15,334 --> 00:44:17,417 his opponent must agree. 505 00:44:17,584 --> 00:44:18,750 Gentlemen. 506 00:44:34,334 --> 00:44:35,625 gentlemen, 507 00:44:35,792 --> 00:44:37,959 on my signal, you have one minute. 508 00:44:39,417 --> 00:44:40,334 Ready! 509 00:44:49,500 --> 00:44:50,792 Stopwatch ready. 510 00:44:51,959 --> 00:44:52,917 Goal! 511 00:45:07,500 --> 00:45:08,375 one, 512 00:45:08,917 --> 00:45:10,084 two, 513 00:45:10,250 --> 00:45:11,459 three, fire! 514 00:45:21,834 --> 00:45:23,584 The wound is superficial. 515 00:45:24,750 --> 00:45:27,417 - Colonel, do you want to continue? - Yes! 516 00:45:28,459 --> 00:45:29,875 Mr. Lacaze? 517 00:45:32,000 --> 00:45:33,584 Switch hands. 518 00:45:41,334 --> 00:45:43,084 Stopwatch at zero. 519 00:45:43,250 --> 00:45:45,375 On my signal, you have one minute. 520 00:45:45,542 --> 00:45:46,542 Ready! 521 00:45:53,959 --> 00:45:54,917 Stopwatch ready. 522 00:45:55,375 --> 00:45:56,542 Goal. 523 00:46:08,417 --> 00:46:09,750 One two... 524 00:46:10,625 --> 00:46:11,709 three, fire! 525 00:46:36,125 --> 00:46:37,542 30 seconds. 526 00:46:50,084 --> 00:46:51,042 15 seconds. 527 00:46:59,000 --> 00:47:00,250 Hold him! 528 00:47:00,750 --> 00:47:02,292 Colonel, don't move. 529 00:47:11,750 --> 00:47:15,125 - A lesson in humility, Colonel? - You are a dead man. 530 00:47:15,625 --> 00:47:17,667 I'll put that down to your hysteria. 531 00:47:17,834 --> 00:47:19,042 Dead man! 532 00:47:20,459 --> 00:47:21,709 Let me go! 533 00:47:22,375 --> 00:47:24,292 don't move you will open a wound. 534 00:47:28,084 --> 00:47:30,500 No more praise about him! 535 00:47:33,959 --> 00:47:35,167 Follow me. 536 00:47:46,459 --> 00:47:48,834 Mr. Lacaze, I order you to leave this hall. 537 00:47:54,292 --> 00:47:55,667 Are you ordering me around? 538 00:47:56,042 --> 00:48:00,125 Masters don't fight the institutions that make France great. 539 00:48:00,292 --> 00:48:02,667 Fighting with my friend is shameful. 540 00:48:02,834 --> 00:48:05,250 How dare you tarnish my reputation? 541 00:48:05,584 --> 00:48:09,209 You brought it merchant mentality to this place. 542 00:48:09,667 --> 00:48:12,250 Our concepts the sizes of France differ. 543 00:48:12,417 --> 00:48:14,167 And from friendship too. 544 00:48:14,709 --> 00:48:16,334 You're acting like a jerk! 545 00:48:18,375 --> 00:48:21,834 I prefer bastards chickens that cluck among politicians. 546 00:48:26,792 --> 00:48:28,167 I demand compensation. 547 00:48:40,334 --> 00:48:43,667 As a swordsman, I cannot accept. You know that. 548 00:48:44,625 --> 00:48:47,250 I need to find you a swordsman of your level. 549 00:48:48,125 --> 00:48:50,417 Given your weak wrist, 550 00:48:50,875 --> 00:48:52,459 it won't be easy. 551 00:48:54,167 --> 00:48:56,209 Are you sure you want to fight? 552 00:48:58,167 --> 00:49:00,334 Yes, I agree. Of course. 553 00:49:02,042 --> 00:49:03,750 Find a replacement. 554 00:49:04,375 --> 00:49:05,834 He can even choose his hands. 555 00:49:07,417 --> 00:49:09,125 Monsieur shows mercy. 556 00:49:10,750 --> 00:49:12,125 We choose a sword. 557 00:49:13,125 --> 00:49:14,500 As for the replacement... 558 00:49:16,084 --> 00:49:17,500 I have to think. 559 00:49:21,250 --> 00:49:22,417 Yes I know. 560 00:49:24,292 --> 00:49:25,417 Astié. 561 00:49:25,584 --> 00:49:26,750 Excuse me? 562 00:49:27,417 --> 00:49:28,834 Since I can't fight, 563 00:49:29,000 --> 00:49:32,792 as my substitute, I choose Marie-Rose Astié de Valsayre. 564 00:49:32,959 --> 00:49:34,167 If she agrees. 565 00:49:35,500 --> 00:49:37,667 She will defend my honor and hers. 566 00:49:40,584 --> 00:49:44,000 - Are you kidding me? - Unless you're afraid of her. 567 00:49:44,167 --> 00:49:45,959 I refuse to fight a woman. 568 00:49:46,125 --> 00:49:47,584 I believe the lady is right, 569 00:49:48,292 --> 00:49:50,167 you are afraid of women. 570 00:49:50,834 --> 00:49:53,125 - Of course not. - Prove it. 571 00:49:56,959 --> 00:49:59,750 So be it, I accept the duel against Astié. 572 00:50:00,334 --> 00:50:02,625 It's time someone put her in her place. 573 00:50:04,667 --> 00:50:05,917 So be it. 574 00:50:07,584 --> 00:50:08,834 Gentlemen. 575 00:50:11,542 --> 00:50:13,792 It's true, she needs a good lesson. 576 00:50:14,125 --> 00:50:16,000 As for you, Lacaze, it's over! 577 00:50:16,584 --> 00:50:19,250 Ask La Citoyenne if they have a fencing hall! 578 00:50:23,750 --> 00:50:25,292 Who does he think he is? 579 00:50:26,625 --> 00:50:28,042 I'm not sure I'll accept. 580 00:50:28,209 --> 00:50:29,792 Where is my interest? 581 00:50:30,792 --> 00:50:32,334 You want to fight a man. 582 00:50:32,500 --> 00:50:34,584 No, I want to defend my honor. 583 00:50:36,625 --> 00:50:39,584 Defending my and you defend yours. 584 00:50:40,500 --> 00:50:42,792 I'll make sure you're in good hands. 585 00:50:42,959 --> 00:50:44,542 In good hands? 586 00:50:44,917 --> 00:50:46,584 Massat is a powerful man. 587 00:50:49,459 --> 00:50:50,750 Why me? 588 00:50:51,792 --> 00:50:52,917 why not you 589 00:50:53,084 --> 00:50:55,417 What am I defending? it goes beyond sword fighting. 590 00:50:56,542 --> 00:50:58,000 I know. 591 00:51:04,042 --> 00:51:05,459 One condition: 592 00:51:06,250 --> 00:51:08,000 you prepare me 593 00:51:31,584 --> 00:51:35,167 - What a wound! - I broke Prusa's skull! 594 00:51:47,250 --> 00:51:48,875 Relax, Mr. Massat. 595 00:51:49,459 --> 00:51:50,750 I am relaxed. 596 00:52:13,667 --> 00:52:14,667 Touché! 597 00:52:25,167 --> 00:52:25,959 Ladies. 598 00:52:44,959 --> 00:52:45,959 How are you? 599 00:52:46,625 --> 00:52:47,917 Not in Spain? 600 00:52:48,084 --> 00:52:50,792 No, I had to recover from an unpleasant wound. 601 00:52:52,792 --> 00:52:55,375 Meet Clément Lacaze. 602 00:52:57,125 --> 00:52:58,667 My new sword master. 603 00:52:58,834 --> 00:53:02,167 Rumor has it that Astié will defend your honor. 604 00:53:02,459 --> 00:53:03,584 A big project. 605 00:53:03,750 --> 00:53:05,792 Yes, a big responsibility. 606 00:53:07,542 --> 00:53:09,459 Master, please follow me. 607 00:53:09,834 --> 00:53:12,875 Maria-Rosa has the soul of an angel 608 00:53:13,042 --> 00:53:14,834 in the body of the devil. 609 00:53:37,250 --> 00:53:39,125 Are you always so serious? 610 00:53:39,667 --> 00:53:41,959 Rule no. 1 when holding hands: 611 00:53:42,125 --> 00:53:44,334 never underestimate your opponent. 612 00:53:44,917 --> 00:53:47,250 - And rule no. 2? - Feel it. 613 00:53:47,417 --> 00:53:48,750 Feel the blade. 614 00:53:48,917 --> 00:53:51,542 I need to know what makes you tick. 615 00:53:51,709 --> 00:53:54,625 Then I can guide you according to his temperament. 616 00:53:57,834 --> 00:53:58,792 On guard. 617 00:53:59,250 --> 00:54:00,250 Without a sword? 618 00:54:00,417 --> 00:54:02,125 With its index. 619 00:54:02,625 --> 00:54:06,125 The sword is an extension your finger and your mind. 620 00:54:06,292 --> 00:54:07,584 - Like this? - Good. 621 00:54:08,000 --> 00:54:09,917 Half attack and retreat. 622 00:54:11,084 --> 00:54:13,500 The hand reaches out, the body follows. 623 00:54:15,500 --> 00:54:17,375 It's better that way. in advance. 624 00:54:17,792 --> 00:54:19,667 Two steps. Step forward. 625 00:54:20,042 --> 00:54:22,084 On guard. Now for the distance. 626 00:54:22,250 --> 00:54:22,959 Gustavio. 627 00:54:24,917 --> 00:54:26,792 She follows him, like a dance partner. 628 00:54:27,625 --> 00:54:29,375 He could attack at any time. 629 00:54:46,500 --> 00:54:48,000 That's the wrong distance. 630 00:54:48,375 --> 00:54:49,584 Here, I hit you. 631 00:54:49,834 --> 00:54:51,459 We'll start over, but first... 632 00:55:03,167 --> 00:55:04,292 Can I? 633 00:55:04,667 --> 00:55:05,875 Of course. 634 00:55:12,500 --> 00:55:14,709 Careful, don't get too attached. 635 00:55:16,250 --> 00:55:19,167 The right distance is when the rope is taut. 636 00:55:22,042 --> 00:55:23,209 Get ready. 637 00:55:34,209 --> 00:55:36,084 Much better. 638 00:55:57,917 --> 00:55:59,334 Now blindfolded. 639 00:55:59,834 --> 00:56:00,834 okay 640 00:56:19,917 --> 00:56:20,667 Very good. 641 00:56:21,959 --> 00:56:23,500 Remove the blindfold. 642 00:56:24,542 --> 00:56:25,375 Thank you. 643 00:56:28,209 --> 00:56:30,209 It's time to leave the master 644 00:56:30,375 --> 00:56:31,625 with his wife. 645 00:57:23,792 --> 00:57:24,709 This skirt! 646 00:57:27,500 --> 00:57:30,625 The feel of the blade is when mind and body are one. 647 00:57:32,792 --> 00:57:35,375 You can breathe when you hit. 648 00:57:40,334 --> 00:57:42,709 In a duel, anything goes. 649 00:58:15,084 --> 00:58:17,917 we have to start I saw the police wandering around. 650 00:58:18,292 --> 00:58:19,417 I know but... 651 00:58:23,500 --> 00:58:24,750 Here she is. 652 00:58:30,459 --> 00:58:31,250 Gentlemen. 653 00:58:31,667 --> 00:58:32,834 Woman! 654 00:58:47,417 --> 00:58:49,417 Her clothes don't match. 655 00:58:49,959 --> 00:58:52,500 - Excuse me? - Pants are illegal for women. 656 00:58:52,667 --> 00:58:54,334 We checked her clothes. 657 00:58:54,500 --> 00:58:57,125 - The law prohibits... - Not in duels. 658 00:58:59,584 --> 00:59:01,000 I can't accept this. 659 00:59:01,292 --> 00:59:02,542 Are you retiring? 660 00:59:02,709 --> 00:59:04,250 That's an advantage. 661 00:59:05,250 --> 00:59:06,709 Advantage? 662 00:59:09,709 --> 00:59:11,875 Do you wear a corset? 663 00:59:12,042 --> 00:59:13,042 That. 664 00:59:13,209 --> 00:59:16,084 No corset protect you from my blade? 665 00:59:16,959 --> 00:59:20,209 Why don't I wear armor and shield? 666 00:59:20,709 --> 00:59:21,875 Or even armor? 667 00:59:28,167 --> 00:59:30,042 It's true, it could be... 668 00:59:31,084 --> 00:59:32,875 be considered protection. 669 00:59:33,042 --> 00:59:34,125 Madam, 670 00:59:34,292 --> 00:59:36,584 would you be so kind as to take off your corset? 671 00:59:43,209 --> 00:59:44,625 As you wish. 672 00:59:45,792 --> 00:59:47,709 If this scares you... 673 01:00:08,125 --> 01:00:09,250 Thank you. 674 01:00:09,750 --> 01:00:10,959 Gentlemen. 675 01:00:35,209 --> 01:00:36,125 Gentlemen... 676 01:00:36,709 --> 01:00:38,417 sorry too madam. 677 01:00:38,667 --> 01:00:39,459 On guard. 678 01:00:53,125 --> 01:00:54,167 Fence! 679 01:01:09,542 --> 01:01:10,417 Stop! 680 01:01:17,875 --> 01:01:20,167 - A cut. Shall we sew it up? - Later. 681 01:01:23,459 --> 01:01:24,750 Put this on me. 682 01:01:33,875 --> 01:01:34,834 Replay. 683 01:01:58,250 --> 01:01:59,417 Breathe. 684 01:02:02,250 --> 01:02:03,084 Stop! 685 01:02:03,250 --> 01:02:03,917 I had her! 686 01:02:04,084 --> 01:02:05,000 I said stop! 687 01:02:05,167 --> 01:02:06,375 Hell, I had her! 688 01:02:14,584 --> 01:02:16,375 Tell Lacaze to leave. 689 01:02:17,125 --> 01:02:19,625 The swordsman must remain neutral. 690 01:02:25,084 --> 01:02:26,417 You're breaking the rules. 691 01:02:26,959 --> 01:02:29,209 Sir, you must leave now. 692 01:02:43,625 --> 01:02:44,875 Take your seats. 693 01:02:55,375 --> 01:02:56,834 Who warned them? 694 01:02:57,375 --> 01:02:58,667 I don't know 695 01:02:59,167 --> 01:03:00,542 When will he be here? 696 01:03:01,084 --> 01:03:02,917 They have to cross the bridge. 697 01:03:04,875 --> 01:03:06,917 We have about fifteen minutes. 698 01:03:20,625 --> 01:03:22,042 Light and fast. 699 01:03:22,542 --> 01:03:23,625 That's good. 700 01:03:44,542 --> 01:03:45,500 Stop! 701 01:03:46,459 --> 01:03:47,875 My knee! 702 01:03:48,709 --> 01:03:50,459 Mr. Massat cannot continue. 703 01:03:52,292 --> 01:03:53,417 what a pity 704 01:03:53,584 --> 01:03:55,667 we could fight side by side. 705 01:03:55,834 --> 01:03:58,125 We both suffer from limited freedom. 706 01:04:01,625 --> 01:04:03,292 The police are coming! 707 01:04:03,750 --> 01:04:05,000 Get off, quick! 708 01:04:09,709 --> 01:04:10,667 hurry up 709 01:04:19,084 --> 01:04:21,417 You chose me because I was a woman? 710 01:04:22,417 --> 01:04:25,167 It was the best possible way humiliate Massat. 711 01:04:26,209 --> 01:04:27,667 So I am your fatal hand. 712 01:04:27,834 --> 01:04:29,084 You fought well. 713 01:04:29,750 --> 01:04:31,250 But women shouldn't fight. 714 01:04:35,625 --> 01:04:36,834 You disappoint me. 715 01:04:37,917 --> 01:04:40,125 I thought you were above convention. 716 01:04:41,250 --> 01:04:43,750 Too many of us die in battle. 717 01:04:49,459 --> 01:04:50,584 The war has marked you. 718 01:04:54,084 --> 01:04:55,875 - You're bleeding. - It's nothing. 719 01:05:00,084 --> 01:05:01,084 To our honor. 720 01:05:02,584 --> 01:05:03,500 To our honor. 721 01:05:10,125 --> 01:05:11,334 Enter. 722 01:05:13,334 --> 01:05:14,584 I'll be right over. 723 01:05:38,750 --> 01:05:40,625 How did I fight? 724 01:05:43,292 --> 01:05:45,250 You hesitated at first. 725 01:05:46,584 --> 01:05:47,875 Hesitating? 726 01:05:48,417 --> 01:05:49,542 That. 727 01:05:50,542 --> 01:05:53,000 Lacaze or De Borda... 728 01:05:53,834 --> 01:05:55,625 Whose style? 729 01:05:56,042 --> 01:05:58,084 The two are complementary. 730 01:06:03,750 --> 01:06:04,875 You don't say anything? 731 01:06:07,459 --> 01:06:08,584 Are you jealous? 732 01:06:11,959 --> 01:06:14,000 Duels are not a game. 733 01:06:18,959 --> 01:06:20,792 Sometimes it's good 734 01:06:21,917 --> 01:06:23,750 not to be too careful. 735 01:06:26,875 --> 01:06:30,542 As a swordsman, I must warn you of all possible dangers. 736 01:06:34,459 --> 01:06:35,959 I will leave you now. 737 01:06:36,459 --> 01:06:37,709 Already? 738 01:06:40,334 --> 01:06:42,167 You misinterpreted my first attack? 739 01:06:59,334 --> 01:07:01,417 Remember to breathe, Master. 740 01:07:10,834 --> 01:07:12,167 And now... 741 01:07:13,917 --> 01:07:15,875 which of us is in danger? 742 01:07:21,500 --> 01:07:23,459 You said you would and you did. 743 01:07:23,625 --> 01:07:25,042 It's wonderful! 744 01:07:27,042 --> 01:07:29,167 For the victory of great minds! 745 01:07:29,334 --> 01:07:32,250 - Let's go celebrate. - Master Lacaze wants to leave us. 746 01:07:32,584 --> 01:07:34,459 No, stay at the party! 747 01:07:34,625 --> 01:07:37,292 I just saved your reputation. 748 01:07:43,917 --> 01:07:46,375 Ladies and gentlemen! 749 01:07:47,209 --> 01:07:49,750 Come see the latest great invention. 750 01:07:50,042 --> 01:07:52,500 Gramophone with microgrooves. 751 01:08:06,917 --> 01:08:08,250 A voice from the past? 752 01:08:08,417 --> 01:08:09,959 The voice of the future. 753 01:08:10,750 --> 01:08:12,500 How about some music today? 754 01:08:12,959 --> 01:08:14,209 Our music! 755 01:08:19,917 --> 01:08:22,292 For the victory of Astié! 756 01:08:22,917 --> 01:08:25,917 No, I think I would say... 757 01:08:26,250 --> 01:08:27,834 to victory 758 01:08:28,000 --> 01:08:29,334 subtleties. 759 01:08:30,209 --> 01:08:33,667 To those who love life and live every moment to the fullest. 760 01:08:34,209 --> 01:08:37,667 To those who have courage to love us for who we are. 761 01:08:38,334 --> 01:08:39,584 rebellious 762 01:08:39,875 --> 01:08:41,042 and alive. 763 01:11:32,917 --> 01:11:34,167 Clement? 764 01:11:35,084 --> 01:11:36,334 are you sleeping 765 01:11:37,834 --> 01:11:39,042 No. 766 01:11:44,917 --> 01:11:46,709 Have you ever been in love? 767 01:11:55,334 --> 01:11:56,542 Clement? 768 01:11:59,792 --> 01:12:00,875 That. 769 01:12:03,250 --> 01:12:04,584 Once. 770 01:12:09,250 --> 01:12:10,750 Was she pretty? 771 01:12:12,417 --> 01:12:13,542 Very. 772 01:12:16,334 --> 01:12:17,792 Is she still alive? 773 01:12:20,000 --> 01:12:21,667 I think yes. 774 01:12:23,292 --> 01:12:26,042 She married an aristocrat in the colonies. 775 01:12:30,792 --> 01:12:32,167 Did she leave you? 776 01:12:33,042 --> 01:12:34,167 That. 777 01:12:36,584 --> 01:12:37,834 But... 778 01:12:40,000 --> 01:12:42,500 I was the one who did not know how to love. 779 01:12:56,875 --> 01:12:58,167 and you 780 01:13:01,042 --> 01:13:02,375 Me too. 781 01:13:04,625 --> 01:13:06,667 My life is inhabited by ghosts. 782 01:13:09,875 --> 01:13:11,542 Do they leave you alone? 783 01:13:15,834 --> 01:13:17,292 Sometimes. 784 01:13:24,125 --> 01:13:25,917 We have one thing in common. 785 01:13:26,084 --> 01:13:27,209 Are we working? 786 01:13:29,334 --> 01:13:32,667 Irrational fear of death which prevents us from loving. 787 01:13:39,875 --> 01:13:41,042 Good afternoon, master. 788 01:13:41,334 --> 01:13:42,542 Hi Gabriela. 789 01:13:59,917 --> 01:14:01,167 Clement? 790 01:14:03,334 --> 01:14:05,834 I have a problem, can you help me? 791 01:14:11,042 --> 01:14:13,125 I need a white box on the shelf. 792 01:14:20,667 --> 01:14:22,459 - This one? - yes 793 01:14:45,167 --> 01:14:46,709 I'm not afraid of death. 794 01:14:48,709 --> 01:14:50,209 But you're right, 795 01:14:50,500 --> 01:14:52,000 it haunts me. 796 01:14:58,084 --> 01:15:00,375 I've seen what men are capable of. 797 01:15:01,125 --> 01:15:03,542 Blood, brutality. 798 01:15:05,625 --> 01:15:08,584 I saw the horrors of war on the battlefield. 799 01:15:09,834 --> 01:15:12,334 My comrade's head was cut off 800 01:15:13,250 --> 01:15:14,917 right before me. 801 01:15:18,209 --> 01:15:19,709 And I killed. 802 01:15:20,792 --> 01:15:22,542 I killed so many of them. 803 01:15:40,459 --> 01:15:42,417 They say blood cleanses honor. 804 01:15:44,292 --> 01:15:45,792 And love? 805 01:15:47,542 --> 01:15:50,000 who knows maybe a new life awaits you? 806 01:16:02,084 --> 01:16:04,209 You are a curious man, Lacaze. 807 01:16:11,292 --> 01:16:13,209 - Hello. - Good afternoon, madam. 808 01:16:13,792 --> 01:16:17,959 Master Tavernier said I could find Clément Lacaze here. 809 01:16:21,542 --> 01:16:22,542 Hello, master. 810 01:16:22,709 --> 01:16:25,625 Colonel Berchère call your seconds tonight. 811 01:16:34,584 --> 01:16:37,209 Tell them his card has been delivered. 812 01:16:37,500 --> 01:16:38,875 Very good. 813 01:16:40,042 --> 01:16:42,167 Colonel Berchère? For what? 814 01:16:48,125 --> 01:16:50,375 You are a curious woman, Astié. 815 01:17:10,917 --> 01:17:13,042 Berchère killed his nephew in a duel. 816 01:17:15,667 --> 01:17:18,542 Adrien's death opened something in it. 817 01:17:18,792 --> 01:17:20,125 A precipice. 818 01:17:20,667 --> 01:17:22,000 abyss? 819 01:17:22,750 --> 01:17:23,834 That. 820 01:17:24,334 --> 01:17:25,709 Doubt. 821 01:17:27,334 --> 01:17:28,500 Weakness. 822 01:17:30,000 --> 01:17:32,667 I meant that word was reserved for women. 823 01:17:33,584 --> 01:17:34,750 See, no. 824 01:17:42,667 --> 01:17:44,250 The hall is empty? 825 01:17:46,125 --> 01:17:47,750 Since he left. 826 01:17:50,250 --> 01:17:51,792 The world is changing. 827 01:18:00,542 --> 01:18:01,917 One day soon, 828 01:18:02,417 --> 01:18:05,042 these swords will be museum pieces only. 829 01:18:07,084 --> 01:18:08,542 Is he an old friend? 830 01:18:10,834 --> 01:18:11,959 That. 831 01:18:13,417 --> 01:18:15,000 Is he listening to you? 832 01:18:17,000 --> 01:18:19,167 - Sometimes. - Then help him. 833 01:18:29,209 --> 01:18:30,584 Good evening, Louise. 834 01:18:31,000 --> 01:18:32,250 Is he here? 835 01:18:43,667 --> 01:18:45,834 I called the Court of Honor. 836 01:18:48,792 --> 01:18:49,625 Why? 837 01:18:49,792 --> 01:18:53,042 I will do everything in my power prevent this duel. 838 01:18:56,000 --> 01:18:57,500 This has to stop. 839 01:18:59,709 --> 01:19:01,584 Did you come as the second? 840 01:19:03,250 --> 01:19:04,375 Not. 841 01:19:05,209 --> 01:19:06,667 I came as a friend. 842 01:19:17,417 --> 01:19:21,292 In accordance with the Law which prevails over the prefecture, 843 01:19:21,459 --> 01:19:23,042 this court of honor 844 01:19:23,209 --> 01:19:26,167 will determine should a duel take place. 845 01:19:29,542 --> 01:19:31,750 Dedicated men the noble art of swordsmanship 846 01:19:31,917 --> 01:19:34,459 they usually have good heart and sense of honor. 847 01:19:34,625 --> 01:19:37,459 That's true of Master Clément Lacaze, present. 848 01:19:37,917 --> 01:19:41,500 Unfortunately, Colonel Berchère no longer defends honor 849 01:19:41,667 --> 01:19:43,167 but a murderous urge. 850 01:19:43,917 --> 01:19:48,000 I have an endless list of people here he was killed by the colonel, 851 01:19:48,167 --> 01:19:51,709 the last in the case to be Adrien Béranger, 20 years old, 852 01:19:51,875 --> 01:19:54,042 student of the Medical Academy in Paris. 853 01:19:54,209 --> 01:19:55,500 It was Adrien Béranger 854 01:19:55,667 --> 01:19:58,084 related to Master Lacaze? 855 01:19:58,709 --> 01:19:59,959 Yes, he was my nephew. 856 01:20:00,125 --> 01:20:01,334 He insulted me! 857 01:20:01,917 --> 01:20:05,917 Every duel on your list, Mr. Tavernier, was a matter of honor. 858 01:20:06,250 --> 01:20:09,084 The colonel errs on the side of honor for his privileges. 859 01:20:09,250 --> 01:20:10,500 Examining the other. 860 01:20:12,167 --> 01:20:13,250 we listen. 861 01:20:14,125 --> 01:20:16,750 Duel respected terms and conditions. 862 01:20:16,917 --> 01:20:19,000 No mistakes were made. 863 01:20:21,375 --> 01:20:22,459 That. 864 01:20:22,625 --> 01:20:23,750 That's true. 865 01:20:23,917 --> 01:20:26,625 anyway, the duel should have ended in first blood. 866 01:20:26,792 --> 01:20:30,167 The last blow which caused the young man's death 867 01:20:30,875 --> 01:20:32,042 he surprised us all. 868 01:20:32,417 --> 01:20:34,959 Did Colonel Berchère express regret? 869 01:20:35,125 --> 01:20:36,334 Not at all. 870 01:20:39,542 --> 01:20:41,209 I confirm, no. 871 01:20:44,625 --> 01:20:47,959 Youth has no respect for those who fought 872 01:20:48,125 --> 01:20:49,334 and earned honors. 873 01:20:49,834 --> 01:20:51,709 An apology would be enough. 874 01:20:51,875 --> 01:20:54,667 Has your nephew considered an apology? 875 01:20:54,834 --> 01:20:58,167 I offered one to the colonel's second-in-command, but they refused. 876 01:20:59,125 --> 01:21:00,292 That's true. 877 01:21:02,375 --> 01:21:05,792 Colonel intentionally punctured my nephew's lung, 878 01:21:06,042 --> 01:21:07,917 seeking to get rid of a rival. 879 01:21:08,084 --> 01:21:09,334 Rival? 880 01:21:10,250 --> 01:21:11,584 nonsense! 881 01:21:11,875 --> 01:21:13,917 The boy was a baby in his arms. 882 01:21:17,042 --> 01:21:19,000 To those who fight with swords, 883 01:21:19,167 --> 01:21:21,500 I remind you of your fundamental call. 884 01:21:22,084 --> 01:21:24,000 Defense of the King, 885 01:21:24,167 --> 01:21:26,500 state and religion. 886 01:21:27,167 --> 01:21:28,750 The king no longer exists, 887 01:21:28,917 --> 01:21:31,500 but every man carries the kingdom within, 888 01:21:31,667 --> 01:21:33,250 his honor 889 01:21:33,584 --> 01:21:35,167 which he must protect. 890 01:21:54,750 --> 01:21:57,125 We agree unanimously, 891 01:21:57,584 --> 01:22:01,334 congratulation sent to Master Lacaze is considered inadmissible. 892 01:22:01,875 --> 01:22:03,292 Only he can decide 893 01:22:03,459 --> 01:22:05,584 to end this now, if he wants. 894 01:22:16,959 --> 01:22:18,459 The duel must take place. 895 01:22:20,417 --> 01:22:21,584 Stillness! 896 01:22:22,250 --> 01:22:25,959 As Clément Lacaze's second-in-command, we demand that the loser 897 01:22:26,125 --> 01:22:28,542 to be deprived of nobility and titles. 898 01:22:29,167 --> 01:22:30,709 He has no title to lose! 899 01:22:30,875 --> 01:22:32,625 He has the noblest of all, 900 01:22:32,792 --> 01:22:34,417 Fencing master. 901 01:22:38,750 --> 01:22:40,042 So be it. 902 01:22:40,459 --> 01:22:44,042 The fight will follow military rules, 903 01:22:44,750 --> 01:22:46,709 on horseback and with sabers. 904 01:22:48,500 --> 01:22:50,000 Like in war. 905 01:22:52,667 --> 01:22:54,000 Sabers? 906 01:22:55,417 --> 01:22:57,084 It's a soldier's hand. 907 01:22:57,875 --> 01:22:59,709 Berchère's intention is clear. 908 01:23:00,834 --> 01:23:03,709 The saber cuts, separates... 909 01:23:05,000 --> 01:23:06,625 it gradually wears you down. 910 01:23:08,875 --> 01:23:10,042 Are you worried? 911 01:23:14,042 --> 01:23:16,709 Equestrian combat is not Lacaze's expertise. 912 01:23:18,709 --> 01:23:20,584 Berchère is a mounted officer. 913 01:23:20,750 --> 01:23:23,875 - It's a demonstration of force. - Why let Berchère choose the weapon? 914 01:23:27,375 --> 01:23:30,750 There are lines that even friends cannot cross. 915 01:23:34,667 --> 01:23:36,667 He asked me to give you this. 916 01:23:37,209 --> 01:23:39,959 His nephew Adrien's locket. 917 01:23:43,500 --> 01:23:45,084 I'll be there. 918 01:23:45,250 --> 01:23:46,834 They won't let you in. 919 01:23:47,209 --> 01:23:48,875 I'm sorry, but... 920 01:23:49,542 --> 01:23:51,084 Is it a man's affair? 921 01:23:59,000 --> 01:24:00,125 do you play 922 01:24:02,750 --> 01:24:04,375 Do you like music? 923 01:24:05,584 --> 01:24:06,875 A lot. 924 01:26:40,500 --> 01:26:42,500 Your name and papers. 925 01:27:02,584 --> 01:27:04,250 Are you waiting for me? 926 01:27:11,417 --> 01:27:13,500 Mr. Astié de Valsayre. 927 01:27:14,209 --> 01:27:15,042 come 928 01:27:20,000 --> 01:27:21,250 Thank you. 929 01:27:22,709 --> 01:27:24,375 Forgive me for the delay. 930 01:27:26,459 --> 01:27:29,834 Preparation can take a long time for the wounded. 931 01:28:44,667 --> 01:28:45,792 Step back! 932 01:29:06,417 --> 01:29:07,834 Gentlemen! 933 01:29:08,417 --> 01:29:09,750 Ready! 934 01:35:03,792 --> 01:35:08,042 The art of dueling lasted more than 1000 years in France 935 01:35:08,209 --> 01:35:11,959 before it becomes obsolete after World War II. 936 01:35:13,167 --> 01:35:15,875 Marie-Rose Astié de Valsayre led duels, 937 01:35:16,042 --> 01:35:19,834 and for equal pay, access of women to education and career, 938 01:35:20,000 --> 01:35:21,500 and their right to vote. 939 01:35:22,084 --> 01:35:26,667 She fought the law all her life forbid women to wear pants, 940 01:35:26,834 --> 01:35:29,500 forgotten law that was repealed only in 2013