1 00:00:56,598 --> 00:00:58,308 France is now a republic, 2 00:00:58,433 --> 00:01:01,979 but the monarchists are still on the scene. 3 00:01:02,771 --> 00:01:05,065 The girls are running the Paradis as a collective. 4 00:01:05,190 --> 00:01:07,359 But the ‟moral order” is gaining ground. 5 00:01:13,156 --> 00:01:14,741 You're nothing but a whore. 6 00:01:16,451 --> 00:01:17,869 A filthy whore. 7 00:01:19,746 --> 00:01:21,290 This is all your fault. 8 00:01:22,916 --> 00:01:24,710 You did this deliberately. 9 00:01:25,627 --> 00:01:27,629 Filthy whore! 10 00:01:27,754 --> 00:01:29,631 Yes, you're nothing but a whore. 11 00:01:31,133 --> 00:01:33,719 Going out, are you? Where are you going? 12 00:01:36,847 --> 00:01:38,473 Going to get laid, are you? 13 00:01:40,517 --> 00:01:41,601 Bastards! 14 00:01:46,440 --> 00:01:48,525 Going out, are you? 15 00:01:48,650 --> 00:01:51,028 What are you waiting for? 16 00:01:51,153 --> 00:01:52,446 You slut! 17 00:01:54,865 --> 00:01:56,533 - Yes? - Good evening. 18 00:01:56,658 --> 00:01:59,119 Friends assure us that the Paradis lives up to its name. 19 00:01:59,244 --> 00:02:01,330 This house only receives regular customers. 20 00:02:02,331 --> 00:02:04,416 Then allow us to make a habit of coming here. 21 00:02:05,500 --> 00:02:06,501 Bastards! 22 00:02:10,547 --> 00:02:12,174 In you come, gentlemen. 23 00:02:12,299 --> 00:02:13,675 Good evening. 24 00:02:13,800 --> 00:02:15,385 In you come. They're ready for you. 25 00:02:17,596 --> 00:02:18,638 In you come. 26 00:02:18,764 --> 00:02:20,265 Let me in! 27 00:02:20,390 --> 00:02:21,892 - Get lost! - Let me in! 28 00:02:29,024 --> 00:02:30,192 Véra! 29 00:02:38,825 --> 00:02:39,993 Here. 30 00:03:35,215 --> 00:03:38,343 If you wouldn't mind paying a visit to the bathroom. 31 00:03:42,222 --> 00:03:45,684 Those are the rules: a clean dick and a condom. 32 00:03:47,602 --> 00:03:50,105 Since when did the whores make the rules? 33 00:03:50,230 --> 00:03:51,565 What are you doing? 34 00:03:51,690 --> 00:03:53,692 One step and I'll scream. It's up to you. 35 00:03:53,817 --> 00:03:55,819 You can leave quietly or I can cause a scene. 36 00:03:55,944 --> 00:03:58,822 And I can ruin your reputation in the blink of an eye. 37 00:03:58,947 --> 00:03:59,948 Come back here! 38 00:04:00,782 --> 00:04:04,119 Go and see your sister. She'll have the police onto us. 39 00:04:04,244 --> 00:04:05,871 What the hell is she doing? 40 00:04:08,999 --> 00:04:10,000 Véra, Véra! 41 00:04:13,336 --> 00:04:14,379 Hurry. 42 00:04:29,936 --> 00:04:31,313 So that's that. 43 00:04:34,024 --> 00:04:36,067 I'm a whore, just like you. 44 00:04:39,946 --> 00:04:42,115 He said so before he left me. 45 00:04:42,866 --> 00:04:44,493 ‟You're nothing but a whore!” 46 00:04:46,453 --> 00:04:48,079 So I've come to the brothel. 47 00:04:49,748 --> 00:04:51,791 And Jeanne... 48 00:04:51,917 --> 00:04:53,835 Perhaps she too... 49 00:04:53,960 --> 00:04:55,337 Véra? 50 00:05:01,718 --> 00:05:02,719 Come on. 51 00:05:25,116 --> 00:05:27,410 Hey, you. Come with me. 52 00:05:27,536 --> 00:05:29,037 Get up. 53 00:05:30,622 --> 00:05:32,207 I'll be right back. 54 00:05:32,332 --> 00:05:34,543 And where are your manners? 55 00:05:39,506 --> 00:05:42,634 This establishment prides itself on a certain propriety. 56 00:05:42,759 --> 00:05:45,637 - Shall I send Angèle up? - I want to invest in your brothel. 57 00:05:45,762 --> 00:05:48,473 You know as well as I do that you need a protector. 58 00:05:48,598 --> 00:05:50,850 - Monsieur...? - Mosca, Louis Mosca. 59 00:05:50,976 --> 00:05:52,310 Property developer. 60 00:05:53,186 --> 00:05:55,355 We are not short of protectors, believe me. 61 00:05:55,480 --> 00:05:58,191 The others will drop you at the first sign of trouble. 62 00:05:59,150 --> 00:06:02,070 Listen, Mr. Property Developer, 63 00:06:02,195 --> 00:06:04,698 for the past year we have run the Paradis ourselves, 64 00:06:04,823 --> 00:06:07,409 despite opposition, not least from the vice squad. 65 00:06:07,534 --> 00:06:09,744 We are hardly going to hand it over now... 66 00:06:09,869 --> 00:06:12,038 to the first person to come along! 67 00:06:19,212 --> 00:06:21,965 Move! Let me go! Let me go! 68 00:06:24,384 --> 00:06:27,679 Come with me and suck me off! 69 00:06:27,804 --> 00:06:30,473 I pay your wages. I'm the customer. 70 00:06:30,599 --> 00:06:32,309 Let her go! 71 00:07:07,135 --> 00:07:09,137 Thiers is running out of steam, 72 00:07:09,262 --> 00:07:11,890 but thanks to him, the Republic has paved the way. 73 00:07:12,015 --> 00:07:15,644 Can't we talk about something else? I'm bored of politics. 74 00:07:15,769 --> 00:07:18,813 You should show an interest. A return of the monarchy will bankrupt me. 75 00:07:18,938 --> 00:07:21,232 No money means no more Valentine. 76 00:07:21,358 --> 00:07:23,193 You could always sell your wife's jewelry. 77 00:07:23,318 --> 00:07:26,112 And you'll see me even if I can't pay you? 78 00:07:26,237 --> 00:07:29,491 Of course you will. Of course. 79 00:07:29,616 --> 00:07:30,617 PARLIAMENTARIANS GIVE THIERS A ROUGH RIDE. 80 00:07:35,455 --> 00:07:36,748 Good-bye, gentlemen. 81 00:07:39,292 --> 00:07:41,002 Gentlemen. 82 00:07:41,127 --> 00:07:43,046 Good-bye. 83 00:07:43,171 --> 00:07:44,964 Oops! Good-bye, gentlemen. 84 00:07:46,549 --> 00:07:48,593 - Good-bye, Monsieur. - What's your name? 85 00:07:48,718 --> 00:07:50,762 - Marguerite. - See you, Marguerite. 86 00:07:50,887 --> 00:07:52,347 See you soon, Monsieur. 87 00:07:56,935 --> 00:07:59,604 Well? Was that the place? 88 00:07:59,729 --> 00:08:01,940 - That was it. - I was right, wasn't I? 89 00:08:05,318 --> 00:08:06,778 I was right! 90 00:08:16,162 --> 00:08:18,957 The police brought her to us. 91 00:08:19,082 --> 00:08:21,334 Her father has apparently left home. 92 00:08:22,419 --> 00:08:25,463 With her mother in here, someone needs to take care of her. 93 00:08:25,880 --> 00:08:28,800 If the mother is sectioned, the girl will end up on the street. 94 00:08:28,925 --> 00:08:30,677 I'll make arrangements. 95 00:08:30,802 --> 00:08:32,637 If you know how to contact her family, 96 00:08:32,762 --> 00:08:34,973 do so as soon as possible. 97 00:08:35,098 --> 00:08:36,725 I'll see to it. 98 00:08:43,565 --> 00:08:46,609 Hello, Jeanne. I don't know if you remember me. 99 00:08:46,735 --> 00:08:48,361 Yes, I remember you. 100 00:09:38,495 --> 00:09:40,997 You can't stay with me but I'll be back soon. 101 00:09:42,248 --> 00:09:44,751 It's only for a few days, anyway. 102 00:09:46,878 --> 00:09:48,797 Isn't it? 103 00:09:51,966 --> 00:09:53,802 Isn't it? 104 00:10:06,356 --> 00:10:09,234 Your mother just needs to rest. She'll be fine in a few days. 105 00:10:45,186 --> 00:10:48,147 - Well? How much? - 100. And you? 106 00:10:48,273 --> 00:10:49,357 120. 107 00:10:49,482 --> 00:10:51,025 Not bad. 108 00:10:51,150 --> 00:10:53,486 And I gave my savior a free one. 109 00:10:55,572 --> 00:10:56,781 Angèle! 110 00:10:58,491 --> 00:11:00,827 We can do without your comments. 111 00:11:00,952 --> 00:11:02,829 Get out of here, please. 112 00:11:02,954 --> 00:11:04,956 Go on, go on! 113 00:11:05,081 --> 00:11:07,000 Off you go. Go on. 114 00:11:17,719 --> 00:11:19,762 - Angelus is here. - Won't you...? 115 00:11:19,888 --> 00:11:22,891 No, why not ask... Hortense? 116 00:11:23,975 --> 00:11:26,769 220, 230, 240... 117 00:11:30,481 --> 00:11:32,191 Is it your sister? 118 00:11:33,735 --> 00:11:35,236 How is she? 119 00:11:35,361 --> 00:11:37,113 She's been committed. 120 00:11:38,031 --> 00:11:40,074 Is your daughter on her own, then? 121 00:11:43,703 --> 00:11:47,123 Your friend is calmer. Seeing you will do her good. 122 00:11:47,248 --> 00:11:48,958 Does that mean she can leave soon? 123 00:11:49,083 --> 00:11:50,752 It's too soon to say 124 00:11:50,877 --> 00:11:54,589 but the fact that she has stopped having fits is an encouraging sign. 125 00:11:54,714 --> 00:11:56,758 We must continue to pray for her. 126 00:12:21,282 --> 00:12:24,118 Renovating the Paradis has cost us a fortune. 127 00:12:24,243 --> 00:12:27,580 Let's be honest, 128 00:12:28,122 --> 00:12:29,624 outside the Republic is rejoicing 129 00:12:29,749 --> 00:12:31,709 and we have the finances to suck it dry. 130 00:12:32,126 --> 00:12:34,462 I am wondering whether we need police protection. 131 00:12:34,587 --> 00:12:36,130 Hortense! 132 00:12:36,839 --> 00:12:42,011 You and I both know your superior will be replaced one day. 133 00:12:42,136 --> 00:12:45,348 You are going to have to gently and skillfully suggest 134 00:12:45,473 --> 00:12:48,184 that his post is filled by someone of high standing. 135 00:12:51,813 --> 00:12:53,314 Be careful. 136 00:12:53,439 --> 00:12:55,441 Success is short-lived. 137 00:12:57,986 --> 00:12:59,278 By the way... 138 00:13:01,531 --> 00:13:03,533 the girl gets out today. 139 00:14:43,966 --> 00:14:45,551 It smells lovely, you'll see. 140 00:14:47,428 --> 00:14:50,223 - Isn't Véra back yet? - No. 141 00:14:50,348 --> 00:14:52,558 You can stay for a few days if you like. 142 00:14:52,683 --> 00:14:54,727 I don't want to be any trouble. 143 00:14:54,852 --> 00:14:57,063 Don't worry. Angelus will turn a blind eye. 144 00:14:57,188 --> 00:14:58,439 - Angèle! - It's true. 145 00:14:59,607 --> 00:15:02,443 - And Hortense hasn't cracked up? - Yes. 146 00:15:02,568 --> 00:15:04,529 We've had to keep an eye out. 147 00:15:05,863 --> 00:15:08,866 But no more register, no tokens and no boss. 148 00:15:10,535 --> 00:15:11,953 Come on, Angèle! 149 00:15:14,205 --> 00:15:15,373 We've missed you. 150 00:15:15,498 --> 00:15:17,333 - Angèle! - Yes. 151 00:15:17,458 --> 00:15:20,503 You should go and see Adrien. He's the new doctor. 152 00:15:20,628 --> 00:15:22,505 I reckon he could... 153 00:15:22,630 --> 00:15:24,507 He'll be here this afternoon. 154 00:15:24,632 --> 00:15:26,551 I'll be fine, honest. 155 00:15:26,676 --> 00:15:28,177 I'll be right back. 156 00:15:29,971 --> 00:15:31,556 You'll be happy here. 157 00:15:54,453 --> 00:15:55,997 There. 158 00:15:56,122 --> 00:15:58,541 The rent in cash on the first of the month. 159 00:16:02,086 --> 00:16:04,463 And don't be late or you're out. 160 00:16:07,049 --> 00:16:09,051 Although we could come to some agreement. 161 00:16:47,256 --> 00:16:48,382 Rose? 162 00:16:52,470 --> 00:16:53,971 That won't be necessary. 163 00:16:58,476 --> 00:17:01,604 You're shier than your colleagues at Saint-Lazare. 164 00:17:02,480 --> 00:17:05,566 I see no reason to examine you further. You have no fever. 165 00:17:05,691 --> 00:17:09,612 Your chest is clear. Have you had sex recently? 166 00:17:29,090 --> 00:17:31,259 I'll prescribe a camphor ointment. 167 00:17:32,093 --> 00:17:34,553 That should be enough to soothe your rashes. 168 00:17:48,734 --> 00:17:49,735 There. 169 00:17:56,867 --> 00:17:59,954 The privileges of prison. 170 00:18:01,038 --> 00:18:03,207 Eczema and reading Karl Marx. 171 00:18:06,168 --> 00:18:08,587 I don't know which made me itch more. 172 00:18:13,592 --> 00:18:15,386 But that's not what we agreed. 173 00:18:15,511 --> 00:18:18,347 That was before the roof and the plumbing gave up the ghost. 174 00:18:18,472 --> 00:18:21,434 The repairs have cost much more than we anticipated. 175 00:18:21,559 --> 00:18:24,603 We agreed on a monthly rent. Repairs didn't come into it. 176 00:18:24,729 --> 00:18:26,147 You own the building. 177 00:18:26,272 --> 00:18:29,275 - Our rent should cover repairs. - It's your responsibility. 178 00:18:29,400 --> 00:18:32,111 We can't have the war minister getting his feet wet. 179 00:18:32,236 --> 00:18:34,655 He's come to expect a degree of luxury here, 180 00:18:35,489 --> 00:18:38,409 not cracked bidets and dripping ceilings. 181 00:18:38,534 --> 00:18:41,996 - It's not that bad. - It is that bad, Angèle. 182 00:18:42,121 --> 00:18:43,873 I'm doing these repairs for you, too. 183 00:18:43,998 --> 00:18:46,792 Don't you see? The Paradis is your place of work. 184 00:18:46,917 --> 00:18:50,296 You were burning with enthusiasm for a hand in running the place. 185 00:18:50,421 --> 00:18:53,257 - You have responsibilities now. - So what do you suggest? 186 00:18:53,382 --> 00:18:56,677 If we can't put up the rent our only option is to borrow. 187 00:18:56,802 --> 00:18:59,055 - What? - Together, over several years. 188 00:18:59,180 --> 00:19:02,850 - A period of five years, say. - Five years? Nothing's changed. 189 00:19:02,975 --> 00:19:05,144 We're prisoners again with another debt to pay off. 190 00:19:05,269 --> 00:19:07,646 Only this time we're consenting. 191 00:19:08,898 --> 00:19:12,276 Do you honestly think a banker is going to offer you guarantees? 192 00:19:12,401 --> 00:19:14,111 A year ago you decided 193 00:19:14,236 --> 00:19:17,114 that you didn't care what happened to the Paradis. 194 00:19:35,591 --> 00:19:39,553 That guy from last night, Mosca, didn't he offer you his protection? 195 00:19:39,678 --> 00:19:41,222 What's this? 196 00:19:41,347 --> 00:19:43,516 We all watched him spending money all night. 197 00:19:43,641 --> 00:19:46,268 A wad of notes won't offer guarantees. 198 00:19:46,394 --> 00:19:49,605 - Why didn't you say anything? - Because it's of no interest. 199 00:19:50,481 --> 00:19:53,234 You beg for independence and at the first obstacle 200 00:19:53,359 --> 00:19:56,112 you sell out to the first crook who comes along? 201 00:19:58,322 --> 00:20:00,116 All I want... 202 00:20:02,118 --> 00:20:05,079 is for us to face up to our responsibilities. 203 00:20:06,288 --> 00:20:09,500 You chose independence, and to work your asses off. 204 00:20:09,625 --> 00:20:11,627 There's a price to pay for that. 205 00:20:15,172 --> 00:20:16,882 I'm prepared to pay it. 206 00:20:19,385 --> 00:20:21,178 But not on my own. 207 00:20:30,855 --> 00:20:32,606 What do you think? 208 00:20:34,942 --> 00:20:37,528 Five years is a long time. 209 00:20:37,653 --> 00:20:39,488 It's a big commitment. 210 00:21:14,315 --> 00:21:16,734 You shouldn't have come out of your way. 211 00:21:18,486 --> 00:21:20,905 You said you worked as a milliner. 212 00:21:23,324 --> 00:21:25,201 You know, your mother and I... 213 00:21:34,168 --> 00:21:37,713 I thought an off-the-shoulder tulle dress would look nice, 214 00:21:37,838 --> 00:21:39,548 and they are in fashion. 215 00:21:41,133 --> 00:21:43,302 A girlfriend has invited me to a ball 216 00:21:43,427 --> 00:21:44,803 at the Saint-Sevrins', 217 00:21:44,929 --> 00:21:47,097 the people who run the store at the opera. 218 00:21:48,641 --> 00:21:49,934 It's my first ball. 219 00:21:51,644 --> 00:21:53,270 I'll pay you back. 220 00:21:53,395 --> 00:21:55,564 Unless you can wait for my mother to return. 221 00:21:59,652 --> 00:22:01,654 I'll sort it out with her later. 222 00:22:08,911 --> 00:22:10,412 Thiers has resigned. 223 00:22:10,538 --> 00:22:12,790 He's being replaced by a monarchist, Mac-Mahon. 224 00:22:12,915 --> 00:22:15,209 Now she's learned to read, she never stops. 225 00:22:15,334 --> 00:22:19,004 ‟With God's help, our army's devotion and the support of honest folk 226 00:22:19,129 --> 00:22:22,049 we shall continue to strive to liberate our country 227 00:22:22,174 --> 00:22:24,301 and to restore moral order in France.” 228 00:22:24,426 --> 00:22:26,220 See? 229 00:22:26,345 --> 00:22:29,473 ‟With God's help, I promise to restore moral order, 230 00:22:29,598 --> 00:22:31,934 except on Saturdays when I get laid 231 00:22:32,059 --> 00:22:34,270 with my monarchist friends.” 232 00:22:34,895 --> 00:22:37,356 Don't you realize? This might be the end of the Republic. 233 00:22:37,481 --> 00:22:39,316 They're all the same. 234 00:22:39,441 --> 00:22:41,026 They all make these grand statements to the press. 235 00:22:41,151 --> 00:22:44,238 They're not all the same. You can't say that. 236 00:22:44,363 --> 00:22:46,866 Some do it missionary style and some doggie style. 237 00:22:46,991 --> 00:22:50,411 Moral order or no moral order, they all love fucking you up the ass. 238 00:22:50,536 --> 00:22:52,162 Can you feel my moral order? 239 00:22:52,288 --> 00:22:55,082 Oh, yes. Harder, Marshal, harder! 240 00:22:55,207 --> 00:22:56,875 I'd be wary if I were you. 241 00:22:57,001 --> 00:23:00,337 I doubt the Marshal's friends will want their whores to be liberated. 242 00:23:00,462 --> 00:23:01,964 Come off it! 243 00:23:02,089 --> 00:23:04,383 - Here's to the moral order! - To the moral order. 244 00:23:07,928 --> 00:23:11,098 Gentlemen, as decreed by the new president... 245 00:23:11,223 --> 00:23:13,767 and his policies for restoring moral order... 246 00:23:13,892 --> 00:23:18,772 I regret to have to inform you that fellatio is banned at the Paradis. 247 00:23:18,897 --> 00:23:21,650 - We are most terribly sorry. - But, ladies... 248 00:23:21,775 --> 00:23:25,613 The moral order states that we must finish what we have started. 249 00:23:25,738 --> 00:23:28,157 Then I am all in favor of the moral order. 250 00:23:28,282 --> 00:23:31,410 - Here's to the moral order. - To the moral order. 251 00:23:31,535 --> 00:23:35,414 - Superintendent Torcy... - Chief Superintendent Torcy. 252 00:23:37,291 --> 00:23:38,917 Vice squad. 253 00:23:41,879 --> 00:23:46,091 I have chosen to make my first swoop since my appointment 254 00:23:46,216 --> 00:23:48,927 on the most popular brothel in the capital. 255 00:23:49,637 --> 00:23:52,723 That way I can be assured that all of Paris will hear about it. 256 00:23:54,224 --> 00:23:56,185 Please excuse us, gentlemen. 257 00:23:56,310 --> 00:23:58,103 We are going to inspect the premises. 258 00:23:58,228 --> 00:24:01,398 Whatever for? We are above board. We always have been. 259 00:24:01,523 --> 00:24:04,151 - We shall see about that. - Right. 260 00:24:10,115 --> 00:24:11,408 I found her upstairs. 261 00:24:11,533 --> 00:24:14,912 You have a girl working here without declaring her. 262 00:24:15,579 --> 00:24:17,164 That crime could cost you dearly. 263 00:24:17,289 --> 00:24:19,792 And I could arrest you for illegal prostitution. 264 00:24:19,917 --> 00:24:22,711 Rose is just staying here as a friend for a few days. 265 00:24:22,836 --> 00:24:26,131 Mademoiselle Tranier will get herself sorted out. 266 00:24:26,256 --> 00:24:28,926 Meanwhile, I will hang on to your account books. 267 00:24:29,051 --> 00:24:31,011 You can come and fetch them tomorrow. 268 00:24:33,389 --> 00:24:35,307 You will have to wait, Monsieur Mosca. 269 00:24:35,432 --> 00:24:37,434 - What's wrong? - I'm sorry. 270 00:24:37,559 --> 00:24:41,105 - What is it? - The vice squad have shown up. 271 00:24:42,731 --> 00:24:45,901 This is the first time the cops have spoiled our fun. 272 00:24:49,196 --> 00:24:51,573 I'm counting on you, Monsieur Mosca. 273 00:24:54,076 --> 00:24:57,037 You have one week to bring the Paradis in line with the law. 274 00:25:01,375 --> 00:25:04,586 I demand that you restore a system of tokens. 275 00:25:10,092 --> 00:25:15,597 We need brothels to prevent society from being infected by your depravity 276 00:25:15,723 --> 00:25:19,435 but you can no longer continue to flout the law and rule with impunity. 277 00:25:20,144 --> 00:25:23,230 This house only exists because of our tolerance. 278 00:25:23,856 --> 00:25:25,941 I want this brothel brought into line. 279 00:25:42,499 --> 00:25:45,002 Marguerite, can you see to the customers, please? 280 00:26:41,725 --> 00:26:43,644 Go on, go on! 281 00:26:48,232 --> 00:26:50,567 Don't give up! 282 00:26:50,692 --> 00:26:53,111 Véra! Véra! Véra! 283 00:27:08,418 --> 00:27:10,045 You can do it, Véra. You can do it! 284 00:27:12,214 --> 00:27:13,966 Do you give up? 285 00:27:20,013 --> 00:27:21,974 Go on! 286 00:27:42,619 --> 00:27:45,247 Your house is in a precarious situation. 287 00:27:45,372 --> 00:27:48,250 Your debts are accumulating and the competition is growing, 288 00:27:48,375 --> 00:27:49,877 both from other brothels 289 00:27:50,002 --> 00:27:52,588 and the illegal prostitution polluting our streets. 290 00:27:52,713 --> 00:27:56,174 It would be sensible to consider leaving the Paradis 291 00:27:56,300 --> 00:28:00,095 and to take advantage of a well-deserved retirement. 292 00:28:00,220 --> 00:28:03,015 Madame Bernardeau has offered to purchase it. 293 00:28:03,140 --> 00:28:06,768 She already owns one establishment in Bourg-la-Reine. 294 00:28:06,894 --> 00:28:09,062 She is an honest woman, already on our books, 295 00:28:09,187 --> 00:28:11,899 with an unblemished reputation. 296 00:28:12,024 --> 00:28:13,400 She has an excellent record. 297 00:28:19,698 --> 00:28:21,074 Chief Superintendent, 298 00:28:21,199 --> 00:28:24,995 I appreciate and understand your fears about the Paradis. 299 00:28:25,120 --> 00:28:27,664 Putting prostitutes at the helm in your brothel 300 00:28:27,789 --> 00:28:29,249 rather proves the opposite. 301 00:28:29,374 --> 00:28:31,209 I was so upset by my brother's death 302 00:28:31,335 --> 00:28:34,463 that I allowed myself to be drawn into this arrangement. 303 00:28:34,588 --> 00:28:36,006 Chief Superintendent, 304 00:28:36,131 --> 00:28:40,052 we are so close to restoring order in your brothel. 305 00:28:40,177 --> 00:28:42,012 Trust me. 306 00:28:42,137 --> 00:28:43,805 I am already working on it. 307 00:28:52,648 --> 00:28:55,484 Times have changed and I want to see probity 308 00:28:55,609 --> 00:28:57,069 inside the Paradis. 309 00:29:26,348 --> 00:29:30,185 Torcy was bluffing. I bet you he will have forgotten us in a week. 310 00:29:31,061 --> 00:29:33,814 That bastard Angelus didn't even warn us. 311 00:29:42,948 --> 00:29:45,325 Our prophetess has something to say. 312 00:29:45,450 --> 00:29:47,494 We're listening, Rose. 313 00:29:47,619 --> 00:29:53,041 This businesses of instilling a moral order is perfect for you. 314 00:29:53,166 --> 00:29:56,878 You get to be the madam again, not that you ever really stopped. 315 00:29:57,838 --> 00:29:59,381 What are your accusations based on? 316 00:30:00,799 --> 00:30:02,676 You've only just been released. 317 00:30:06,847 --> 00:30:09,599 You must admit, you do still behave as if you were our boss. 318 00:30:09,725 --> 00:30:12,019 Well, this is my house, isn't it? 319 00:30:13,395 --> 00:30:15,814 I own this building. 320 00:30:22,237 --> 00:30:25,615 - Did you get hold of the family? - I'm afraid not. 321 00:30:25,741 --> 00:30:27,242 She has no close family. 322 00:30:51,308 --> 00:30:54,227 Where have you been? You know you're not allowed out. 323 00:30:54,352 --> 00:30:56,354 The doctor is here to examine you all. 324 00:30:56,480 --> 00:30:57,939 But he was here two days ago. 325 00:30:58,065 --> 00:31:00,692 Torcy has sent a consultant. 326 00:31:02,819 --> 00:31:06,156 Doctors like you are responsible for the spread of syphilis. 327 00:31:06,281 --> 00:31:08,575 - The customers have no complaints. - Be quiet. 328 00:31:08,700 --> 00:31:11,453 The brothel must be inspected to stop venereal disease 329 00:31:11,578 --> 00:31:13,747 from contaminating our society. 330 00:31:13,872 --> 00:31:16,833 We must fight to stem the spread of this modern plague. 331 00:31:16,958 --> 00:31:18,835 - Together. - As I have explained, 332 00:31:18,960 --> 00:31:21,755 each girl is responsible for filling out her records. 333 00:31:21,880 --> 00:31:24,216 When she is ill, she stops working. 334 00:31:25,175 --> 00:31:29,346 Do you seriously believe that girls disposed to vices can act responsibly? 335 00:31:29,471 --> 00:31:31,556 I have never found any of them to be at fault. 336 00:31:31,681 --> 00:31:33,683 Angèle Desforges. 337 00:31:44,945 --> 00:31:46,655 Lie down, please. 338 00:31:48,657 --> 00:31:51,910 - Spread your legs. - With pleasure. It's my job after all. 339 00:31:52,035 --> 00:31:53,161 A comedian to boot! 340 00:32:00,836 --> 00:32:02,546 There's no need to be brutal. 341 00:32:02,671 --> 00:32:04,339 Do you want that report? 342 00:32:30,115 --> 00:32:32,492 - What are you doing? - There's no one here. 343 00:32:32,617 --> 00:32:35,370 Can you hear the bell? 344 00:32:35,495 --> 00:32:37,789 - All right, I'll go. - You do that. 345 00:32:37,914 --> 00:32:41,459 Ah, my dear Edmond. How lovely to see you. 346 00:32:41,585 --> 00:32:43,336 The pleasure is all mine. 347 00:32:44,546 --> 00:32:47,382 - Any word on our arrangement? - Our arrangement? 348 00:32:49,050 --> 00:32:52,679 The helping hand Crédit Général was going to give the Paradis. 349 00:32:52,804 --> 00:32:54,097 Ah, yes. 350 00:32:54,222 --> 00:32:55,849 I'm afraid, Madame Gaillac, 351 00:32:55,974 --> 00:32:59,394 the economic situation is hardly conducive to acts of extravagance. 352 00:32:59,519 --> 00:33:02,272 These past two months our neighbors' stock markets 353 00:33:02,397 --> 00:33:04,399 have been hit by an economic recession. 354 00:33:04,524 --> 00:33:06,818 We must proceed with the upmost caution. 355 00:33:16,953 --> 00:33:19,664 Why the funeral expression? 356 00:33:19,789 --> 00:33:23,001 Don't tell me the moral order has been the death of the Paradis? 357 00:34:21,893 --> 00:34:23,937 You? Retire? 358 00:34:29,651 --> 00:34:31,861 What do I need to do? 359 00:34:41,413 --> 00:34:45,000 If I am to start a new life, I must be released from my obligations. 360 00:34:45,125 --> 00:34:47,377 But you are the most reputable whore in Paris. 361 00:34:47,502 --> 00:34:50,880 Precisely. It's important to know when it's time to go. 362 00:34:56,136 --> 00:34:58,179 I'll think about it. 363 00:35:00,015 --> 00:35:02,183 But the Paradis will miss you, Véra. 364 00:35:11,985 --> 00:35:15,238 And I wouldn't be at all surprised if you missed the Paradis, too. 365 00:35:19,117 --> 00:35:20,702 I am not known to the police. 366 00:35:20,827 --> 00:35:23,872 I would simply be the new protector who is reviving the old traditions. 367 00:35:25,665 --> 00:35:27,417 How would it work in practice? 368 00:35:27,542 --> 00:35:30,086 I have no legal right to run a brothel 369 00:35:30,211 --> 00:35:31,713 whereas Hortense is respected throughout Paris 370 00:35:31,838 --> 00:35:34,007 for her skills as a brothel madam. 371 00:35:34,132 --> 00:35:36,509 Customers will buy tokens which you hand to her. 372 00:35:36,634 --> 00:35:39,387 Once I have taken my commission I will pay you in cash. 373 00:35:39,512 --> 00:35:41,348 I will fix the rent and the charges. 374 00:35:41,473 --> 00:35:45,727 I can even employ your doctor for medical care, if you so wish. 375 00:35:45,852 --> 00:35:47,562 What do you want in exchange? 376 00:35:52,567 --> 00:35:56,112 To have an office here and for my men to be free to come and go. 377 00:35:56,237 --> 00:35:59,783 I'm not going to lie. I am no saint. My affairs are not all above board. 378 00:35:59,908 --> 00:36:02,077 But with me you will have no more money worries. 379 00:37:00,385 --> 00:37:01,928 Excuse me! 380 00:37:03,179 --> 00:37:04,931 Excuse me! 381 00:37:10,979 --> 00:37:12,272 Madame! 382 00:37:16,401 --> 00:37:17,777 Excuse me! 383 00:37:34,961 --> 00:37:36,004 Stop! 384 00:37:43,470 --> 00:37:45,472 You are going to have to come with us. 385 00:38:18,338 --> 00:38:20,340 I gather you were thinking of leaving 386 00:38:20,465 --> 00:38:22,467 and hoping to be discharged. 387 00:38:35,730 --> 00:38:38,066 You know full well that whores are forbidden 388 00:38:38,191 --> 00:38:40,985 from wandering the streets before seven in the evening. 389 00:38:52,288 --> 00:38:55,792 The people of France have a right to know they are dealing with a whore. 390 00:39:01,756 --> 00:39:05,760 Hortense Gaillac promised me yesterday that she would take her girls in hand. 391 00:39:06,594 --> 00:39:09,764 Somehow I doubt her ability to do so. 392 00:39:12,058 --> 00:39:14,060 On the other hand, they listen to you. 393 00:39:14,185 --> 00:39:15,770 They respect you. 394 00:39:15,895 --> 00:39:20,191 If you help us, the Chief Superintendent will show you his gratitude. 395 00:39:20,316 --> 00:39:22,402 Once order has been restored, 396 00:39:23,528 --> 00:39:25,697 he may consider discharging you. 397 00:39:30,827 --> 00:39:32,203 You are right. 398 00:39:33,079 --> 00:39:35,081 I shall leave you time to think about it. 399 00:39:54,767 --> 00:39:56,394 I'm afraid we have no choice. 400 00:39:58,104 --> 00:40:00,607 - You want to give in to Torcy? - Look what he did to her. 401 00:40:00,732 --> 00:40:02,525 You promised to restore order. 402 00:40:02,650 --> 00:40:05,695 What was I supposed to say? He was threatening to close us down. 403 00:40:17,707 --> 00:40:20,710 We are no match for the police anymore. 404 00:40:20,835 --> 00:40:22,337 We may not be, 405 00:40:23,796 --> 00:40:25,673 but Mosca is. 406 00:40:25,798 --> 00:40:27,467 And he's got lots of money. 407 00:40:27,592 --> 00:40:28,968 - I've seen it. - Mosca? 408 00:40:29,093 --> 00:40:30,219 He's a rogue. 409 00:40:30,345 --> 00:40:31,846 So what if he's a rogue? 410 00:40:33,556 --> 00:40:36,726 All those bankers, spies and politicians 411 00:40:36,851 --> 00:40:38,811 happily come here to get their rocks off 412 00:40:38,937 --> 00:40:41,731 but when we need their help, they are nowhere to be seen. 413 00:40:48,071 --> 00:40:49,822 If Mosca has money, 414 00:40:49,947 --> 00:40:53,618 let him finance the deficit and take over the reins. 415 00:40:55,870 --> 00:40:56,871 See? 416 00:40:59,207 --> 00:41:01,834 We can negotiate the best conditions with him. 417 00:41:02,710 --> 00:41:04,045 We? 418 00:41:07,882 --> 00:41:08,883 Rose? 419 00:41:15,139 --> 00:41:16,849 Do you remember what I did? 420 00:41:18,559 --> 00:41:21,187 So that you could fulfill your dreams of independence? 421 00:41:27,735 --> 00:41:29,862 So those dreams have been dashed 422 00:41:29,987 --> 00:41:32,031 and your solution is some man? 423 00:41:37,495 --> 00:41:38,913 He's not just ‟some man.” 424 00:41:40,248 --> 00:41:41,791 But as for you, never again. 425 00:41:43,626 --> 00:41:45,378 We don't want to go backwards. 426 00:42:12,613 --> 00:42:13,948 Who is it? 427 00:42:27,879 --> 00:42:29,464 Do you know who I am? 428 00:42:56,574 --> 00:43:00,203 Superintendent Angelus, vice squad. 429 00:43:00,328 --> 00:43:03,790 Young Pauline Bois's procurer. 430 00:43:03,915 --> 00:43:07,752 And she is not the only girl you pimp on the streets around the opera. 431 00:43:07,877 --> 00:43:09,253 What of it? 432 00:43:10,254 --> 00:43:11,756 What of it? 433 00:43:15,802 --> 00:43:17,887 I'm taking over the Paradis. 434 00:43:19,764 --> 00:43:21,599 Is that what all this fuss is about? 435 00:43:21,724 --> 00:43:24,310 Your boss will see proof that order is being restored: 436 00:43:24,435 --> 00:43:26,646 medicals, up-to-date registers, a madam. 437 00:43:26,771 --> 00:43:29,482 Your job is to temper his militant tendencies. 438 00:43:30,733 --> 00:43:33,986 Your commission will depend on how glowing the reports are. 439 00:43:34,111 --> 00:43:37,782 The moral order is to Torcy what the Virgin Mary is to Bernadette. 440 00:43:37,907 --> 00:43:39,492 He won't let it go. 441 00:44:11,357 --> 00:44:13,067 He's handsome! 442 00:45:54,001 --> 00:45:55,628 - There you are! - Sorry. 443 00:45:56,879 --> 00:46:00,424 Right. You position yourself there. 444 00:46:00,549 --> 00:46:01,926 How long? 445 00:46:02,843 --> 00:46:05,262 Too long. 446 00:46:05,388 --> 00:46:06,889 You stay in position. 447 00:46:07,014 --> 00:46:10,434 You see something, anything, a cop or someone who looks like a cop, 448 00:46:10,559 --> 00:46:14,522 whatever it is, you whistle twice, okay? 449 00:46:14,647 --> 00:46:19,610 - Then you... - Hang on, I don't get it. 450 00:46:19,735 --> 00:46:22,488 - How long? - Still too long. 451 00:46:22,613 --> 00:46:26,075 You need to act fast and silently. 452 00:46:26,200 --> 00:46:29,120 The staff sleep upstairs in the servants' quarters. 453 00:46:29,245 --> 00:46:31,539 You two find a hideout, okay? 454 00:46:31,664 --> 00:46:33,290 Hang on. Next... 455 00:46:33,416 --> 00:46:35,626 - How long? - Too long. 456 00:46:36,544 --> 00:46:38,754 As soon as we've opened it, we run away. 457 00:46:54,562 --> 00:46:55,938 How long? 458 00:47:09,118 --> 00:47:10,703 How long? 459 00:47:21,547 --> 00:47:23,007 How long?