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THE LAST BILLIONAIRE

The kingdom of Casinario,

founded four centuries ago

by European settlers,

is not listed amongst the world super-powers.

This country has only one town

which is both the territory

and the capital of the kingdom.

But it is a country with a future.

The many tourists who disembark in Casinario port

envy the happiness that this fortunate coast

bestows on its inhabitants.

As the Casinario population,

the majority civil servants,

can bask all day and every day

under the shady palm trees.

The State guarantees their privileged existence

in exchange for

their hospitality to the foreigners

who line the country's coffers.

Recen t/y, parliament had to examine

a serious prob/em with the budget."

the treasury was too rich.

So the Prime Minister decided

to increase all civil servants' salaries

and lower income tax.

The Lord Chamberlain,

up on the royal balcony,

announces the good news to the crowd.

And the Queen,

whose financial genius ensures national happiness,

is acclaimed by her subjects.

The only beggar in Casinario

is a living symbol of the country's wealth.

This wealth comes from the famous casino

where visitors flock every season,

from Europe and America.

In this casino, astronomical fortunes

are made and lost at the gaming tab/es.

All Casinarians know that thanks to roulette,

the era of wealth will never end.

But Casinario must expand.

The government wants to make it

one of the world's loveliest capitals.

Building work will soon begin.

Here we see the Queen and the royal family

inspecting the model of the future Casinario.

To carry out this project,

Her Majesty appeals to all Casinarians

residing abroad

to subscribe to the 300 mi//ion loan

that she has just authorized.

Prince Adolph, the crown prince,

joins his regal mother in asking for support

from Casinarians living far from their native /and.

Even Princess Isabelle,

the Queen's granddaughter, Adolph 's daughter,

seems to be telling her emigrant compatriots with a smile."

"Subscribe to the loan."

Are there many Casinarians living abroad, like me?

My God! I only know one and he's you, Mr. Banco.

He's me.

And Casinario is proud to know

that their only child who emigrated

has become globally famous,

and is rightly held to be the richest man in the world.

Yes, yes.

The last billionaire, whose fortune was spared by the crash.

You need 300 million?

My God! Yes, 300 million.

Fine. I understand.

Go tell Casinario that...

I'm sorry.

Tell Casinario that I haven't forgotten my native land...

Once we've agreed, I'll transfer the sum.

This is a gift that you'll like.

It's from the Queen.

You've been sleeping, Mr. Brown?

No, I wasn't asleep,

I was thinking.

Mr. Brown,

the famous detective in my personal service.

His Excellence the Casinarian Ambassador.

You use this door, Mr. Banco?

- Yes. - Then wait a moment.

Hello, sir.

Is there anything new?

Mr. Banco got up at 6 a.m.,

like every morning.

He ate two boiled eggs.

- How many? - Two.

He signed various cheques

for charities.

And Mr. Banco, at the moment...

Here comes Mr. Banco!

Excuse me.

Who is that gentleman with Mr. Banco?

Mr. Banco is in conference

with the Casinarian Ambassador.

Why "Aha"?

Mr. Banco is from Casinario,

although he left his country 50 years ago

and has lived here ever since,

he's always been on good terms with his native land.

Mr. Banco is a bachelor, is he not?

The whole world knows that detail.

Tell me, sir, Princess Isabelle of Casinario

is 20 years old, no?

I don't know the Princess's age.

Why do you ask me that?

A good marriage.

Who mentioned marriage? I don't know.

You deny the rumor about this in Casinario?

I deny nothing. I don't know, so I say nothing.

Mr. Banco,

if Her Majesty the Queen has allowed Princess Isabelle

to give you this portrait,

it means Her Majesty approves of our plans

for Casinarids most famous son

to soon be united by the sweet vows of marriage

with the glorious family reigning over our beloved country.

Yes, yes.

But it's out of the question.

I don't like that business.

No, not a cent.

I'm only interested in difficult deals.

Charming.

Since we agree, we mustn't waste time.

I'll leave for Casinario in a month.

The wedding will take place immediately.

I'll give the money one week after.

But don't you think

a payment in advance...

Not a cent.

I said one week after the ceremony.

Very good.

And this call?

Hello? I asked for Casinario.

Yes: "Casinario".

The royal palace.

Hello? Casinario?

Hello, Casinario?

The royal palace?

Hello? The royal palace.

If I see you without a tie again,

you'll be thrown out.

I'll buy a tie when my wages are paid.

What an era, gentlemen!

The people demonstrate in front of the palace,

the footmen no longer wear ties.

Hello?

We're waiting for Her Majesty. No, she isn't here.

It's urgent?

What?

I'm cutting the line! I've had enough!

I haven't been paid for 6 months, I quit!

I'll reconnect the line when I've been paid.

Well done!

Miss, this call is to the royal palace.

Please, it's for the Queen.

The Queen can just pay my wages!

The Queen, gentlemen.

Isabelle, it's incredible.

Your country is in trouble and you can help,

yet you refuse to marry?

I don't want to marry. And not to that man.

- Why not? - He's old.

- He's my age. - That's what I said.

It will teach you to respect your elders.

Is that all you have to say to me?

Speak up.

What's that noise?

They're demonstrators, Ma'am.

- What do they want? - Money.

I have none.

Announce me.

I'll step out on the balcony. That will calm them.

You're unable to speak to the people!

They wouldn't let me speak.

Then have the police charge them.

I must inform Your Majesty, the police won't work

unless they receive their wages.

Their wages?

All the people think of is money. It's scandalous!

How is the ministry doing?

It Will fall. I knew it.

Over what issue? Finance, naturally.

What will the Prime Minister do?

Answer me. What is the Prime Minister doing?

The Prime Minister is speaking.

Yes, gentlemen.

The government is aware of the gravity of the situation.

The casino will close for lack of money.

Currency has completely vanished.

Our fellow citizens must live by barter,

as in prehistoric times.

But who is to blame?

The government

that preceded us.

Very good.

I demand the floor.

Later.

I am refused the floor. I appeal to all my colleagues.

The voice of truth is being stifled.

Gentlemen, defend your sacred rights.

Be quiet. I appeal to our friends.

You discredit the chamber.

We will save the country.

We won't be intimidated.

Very well. I know where my duty lies.

Your Majesty must...

Don't hold me back.

Isabelle...

My child,

your father won't be king,

your mother will never be queen,

and you are free. I abdicate.

No! Bravo!

But Your Majesty...

I sacrifice myself to calm the people.

Grandmother abdicates!

I won't marry that old man.

I'll make one last appearance to the people

to announce my irrevocable decision.

Open the window.

Open it. Do something.

Citizens of Casinario,

the painful circumstances

that we are going through

force me to make a grave decision

for the good of the State.

News from Banco.

We're saved. Come.

This decision

will be announced shortly.

Why yes. But of course.

Hello?

Well?

Banco will pay the 300 million.

- He's coming in a month. - Bravo!

Go inform the Prime Minister.

He must tell the chamber we have money. We're saved!

Yes indeed, the wedding can be held soon.

Put me on. It's best that I speak to Mr. Banco.

Put Mr. Banco on the line.

Her Majesty wishes to speak to him.

Mr. Banco, Her Majesty wishes to speak to you.

Mr. Banco, Her Majesty for you.

Hello, Mr. Banco?

Your Majesty...

Your Majesty does me a great honor.

Your Majesty?

"Your Majesty" won't answer.

I cut them off.

I can't hear.

L'm very happy to...

Casinarids civil servants haven't been paid for 6 months.

The casino is closing. The State is broke.

Very good. I understand.

Can you give me more details?

Her Majesty can...

Yes, yes.

I can't hear anything. The line must be dead.

He accepts the marriage.

He'll pay. That's the essential.

The building work will never get started.

With what money? We must be paid first.

It's a swindle.

What's this?

I'm at Your Majesty's service.

Well, Mr. Banco, are you happy?

Very haPPY-

A week after the wedding, I'll pay the money.

Is Your Majesty satisfied?

Very satisfied. He'll pay up soon.

Well, Ma'am, it may be time to announce the news.

Announce it, then I'll address them.

What news?

My child, I'm still the queen.

Yourfatherwill be king after me, and your mother queen.

In a month you'll marry the richest man in the world.

All is lost.

The marriage is decided.

- Right. - Where are you going?

To the casino.

I'll gamble all I have.

If I win, I'll abduct you. We'll leave tonight.

The State is saved.

In a few days time,

the budget will be balanced.

All the civil servants paid.

An unlimited credit account

is opened for us by our great fellow citizen,

Mr. Banco.

This son of Casinario

is coming to the rescue of his motherland.

Excellent.

Mr. Banco will give the treasury

a sum that will not only

be enough to cover our most urgent debts,

but it will also restore

our prosperity!

Adversaries, come, one and all

Place your bets The stakes are set

Adversaries, come, one and all

Place your bets The stakes are set

There is a country where no taxes are applied

Where the military hero never risks his hide

Where we live without pain, poverty or strife

Where we bask in the shade without a hat

We know how sweet life is when we hear

The dancing harmony that delights a happy population

Enjoying their carefree occupation

Our country will conquer the universe

Adversaries, come, one and all

Across green baize tab/es

We will battle

When the season opens

Confronting roulette wheel and ball

The foreigner finds us resolute

Adversaries, come, one and all

Place your bets The stakes are set

Adversaries, come, one and all

Place your bets The stakes are set

Place your bets.

The stakes are set. No more betting.

16 red, even, low bet.

- Who owns the gray slippers? - Over here.

The cigarette holder?

Gentlemen, place your bets.

It will be over soon.

- The State will be rich. - Happily.

The stakes are set.

No more betting.

5 red, odd, low bet.

Gentlemen, place your bets.

- The stakes are set. - Leave me alone.

No more betting.

12 red, even, low bet.

Place your bets.

Casinario latest news!

Read all about Mr. Bancds arrival!

Mr. Bancds arrival.

So we'll soon see money again?

Yes. What will you pay me with?

Will that do?

Oh, come on!

- Another carrot? - Yes.

Latest news!

Banco brings 300 million.

Waiter!

About time.

Here. Pay yourself.

- No change? - Get some.

Some change.

Here's all I won.

We haven't seen a coin for a year.

Show me some charity.

- There. - That's all.

Return in a month. We'll have money.

Is that a promise?

But it's useless

if we're not ruled by a real financier.

One chick, then two.

And an egg.

That makes a hen.

Thank you, sir.

- Goodbye then. - Goodbye.

Are there alms today or not?

Come back when Banco is here.

There'll be money.

- Is that a promise? - Sure.

Latest Casinario news.

Latest news of Mr. Bancds arrival.

Read all about Mr. Bancds arrival.

- And how will you pay me? - What?

- Did you win? - I've lost everything.

What's that?

We don't have enough to buy gas.

We can't leave.

- Charity, kind sir. - What?

I've just shut the door, so...

Alright!

I don't have any change.

Thank you.

Enjoy your trip, sir.

Thank you.

We'll be here forever. What will we do?

There's always one last option.

I'm brave too.

No tie?

You're fired.

Leave the palace.

I'll leave when my wages are paid.

Isabelle, sister of our dynasty,

the happiness of the people of Casinario

depends on you.

Well?

Charity, kind folk, please.

Charity, please.

Charity, please.

So, it's not the moment?

It has never been so much the moment as now!

You? Give me some money.

I don't have any, my friend.

You don't have any money?

You don't want to honor your promises!

What does that man want? Let him speak.

What are you trying to do?

I ask him for charity, he says he has no money.

But he promised me that the day Mr. Banco arrives,

the country will have money at last!

He's mad.

Take him away.

Would you sign this, Mr. Banco?

Thank you.

Ready!

There's no ink in the inkpot.

I'm sorry.

Ink! Let's have some ink!

Ink! Some ink!

There's no ink!

Ink, for heaven's sake! Some ink!

Right now,

Mr. Banco

is signing the financial agreement.

In one minute,

we'll all be able to cry out:

"Long live the Queen!"

"Long live Casinario!"

"Long live Mr. Banco!"

Get a move on, you fool!

Easy, there's enough time.

No, you can't enter without a tie.

- I don't have one. - Put one on.

- Is it done? - No.

- Why not? - I have to...

Go on! Hurry up!

- Butl haven't... - Hurry up!

Or I'll throw you out myself.

Again? You leave today.

I'll leave when I'm paid.

Music!

If you like, Mr. Banco, we will salute the people.

They're calling for us.

Long live Mr. Banco!

Now, get out.

Leave the palace immediately.

- I'll leave when I'm paid. - What?

Can't you hear? When I'm paid!

When I'm paid, I'll leave!

I'll leave when I'm paid!

When I'm paid, I'll leave!

I'll tell him. He should know.

They don't want me to, but I Will.

Shut up.

I haven't been paid for months! No one has.

They're broke!

If you hadn't come they'd be ruined.

Even with your money they won't pay us.

So what now?

Mr. Banco, I hope you don't believe him.

Very good. I understand.

You may go, my friend.

What I'm telling you is in your own interest.

Personally I have nothing to lose here.

Ridiculous.

That man is insane.

Mr. Banco, let me explain.

Pointless.

I knew all about this.

I like difficult deals.

Mr. Banco!

The people are calling for you again.

Good day, gentlemen.

Speak, Mr. Banco.

Say a few words.

People of Casinario,

the welcome you have shown me

touches me deeply.

I thank you.

Coming, Mr. Banco?

Just a minute.

Your interests and mine are bound together from now on.

Her Majesty has seen fit to offer me

the position of general administrator of Casinario

with full executive powers.

I thank her.

I am fully aware of the true situation

of the kingdom.

Therefore I don't hesitate to take over

the direction of the State.

But I don't want to undertake anything

without your approval.

Do you trust me?

Do you accept my authority?

We do!

So long live the Queen

and long live Casinario!

I must speak to you, sir.

Gentlemen, tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.

We get down to work.

Sir...

Fine.

Until tomorrow, gentlemen.

- Sir! - Ma'am.

You have energy, Mr. Banco.

I like that.

Govern Casinario.

No! I don't want to marry.

- Leave me alone. - Why are you so stubborn?

Remember what your grandmother said.

And marriage isn't such a big deal.

Adolph!

What's that little idiot doing?

Here she comes.

Over there we have the statue of love.

A perfect example of our country's sculpture.

If that old food falls in love our problems are over.

She'll lead him by the nose.

He'll forget about governing.

What beautiful weather.

Yes.

Lovely music.

Yes.

Look at that old goat.

At his age.

And he intends to rule us.

If he does, we're finished.

If the ministers disobey, he says he'll fire them.

He said that?

What will become of us?

It's not going to happen that way, believe me.

- We'll act tonight. - Good.

Princess, I have something to tell you.

No.

Not tonight.

I'm too moved.

Good night, Mr. Banco.

Sleep peacefully.

I'm watching over you.

Gentlemen, let us swear to rid the palace

of the usurper.

We swear.

Tonight.

Tonight.

Good.

Come, gentlemen.

Gentlemen, swear to follow your conductor.

We swear.

Masks on.

Look.

Isabelle.

Where are you going?

- I'm saving you. - What?

Tonight, we kidnap Banco.

He'll never be seen here again.

You're risking your life for me.

Will it take long?

- I've had enough. - Shall I replace you?

- Here, take him. - Right.

Go, my love is with you.

Farewell.

Well, what?

Tomorrow we'll be free.

I love you.

Can't you be careful?

- You dropped me. - Sorry.

Come on, hurry.

Farewell!

Banco!

Banco!

What is it?

We have reigned over Casinario

for four centuries.

So what do you want?

You usurped ourthrone, Banco.

Woe to you.

Unless you want to feel the weight of our revenge,

relinquish the power

that you have stolen.

Your life is at stake.

Very good.

Come on. Don't worry about him, he's asleep.

- Who's there? - We've been betrayed.

Go away!

It's a trap!

Help!

Help!

What are you doing?

Looking for my slipper.

Yes!

It's here. Yes, in here.

Mr. Banco!

What happened?

Nothing. They tried to kill me, Ma'am.

Send for my detective.

Find Mr. Bancds detective.

Mr. Bancds detective.

Go find him yourself.

Excuse me. Have you seen a slipper?

Sir?

Sir, wake up.

Wake up, sir.

There's been an attack.

- Attack? - No, not us.

- In there. - An attack.

- Quick, hurry. - Hurry.

No one leaves.

No one?

But, sir...

Your Majesty, leave it to Mr. Brown.

He'll find the guilty party.

That's my slipper.

Really? It's yours?

Yes. Look.

Very good.

May l'_2

Leave that object here.

I don't need you...

For the moment.

Why aren't you wearing a tie?

No, not again! Listen...

Fine. No problem.

The chairs in here were used as weapons.

Mr. Banco, they tried to kill you

with a chair.

Really?

Get back into bed, please.

Willingly.

But sir, who do you suspect?

Everybody, Ma'am.

- Are you in bed, Mr. Banco? - Yes.

Take yourgun, Mr. Banco.

Mr. Banco, fire a shot into the air.

Another one.

And another.

- You heard that noise? - Yes.

Did you hear it, Mr. Banco?

Mr. Banco?

Where is he? My God!

Over there!

How ghastly!

Silence!

No one moves.

Gently.

Yes, gently.

- There. - Easy does it.

Lie down, Mr. Banco. Lie down.

Good morning, Mr. Brown.

Slept well?

I must inform Your Majesty

that a second attempt was made on Mr. Bancds life.

- Yes. - Everyone must leave.

Tomorrow I'll question the witnesses.

Come, my child.

Don't touch anything!

Leave us. I must be alone with Mr. Banco.

No. I want him to stay.

You see?

What a pretty tie you have, sir.

I want one like that.

Can't you take your hat off like everyone else?

Down with Banco!

Death to the tyrant!

What is it?

Gentlemen, we must back down.

From now on, Mr. Banco

is Head of State.

Why don't you play the national anthem when I walk past?

Sir, we only play it when the Queen goes by.

What?

Exactly, sir.

Yes, yes.

Then a new national anthem must be composed for me.

Otherwise you'll go to prison.

Sit down.

Move along. Make room.

Gentlemen.

Gentlemen.

Mr. Brown has the floor.

Gentlemen, last night an attempt was made

on Mr. Bancds life.

The criminals tried to murder our leader with blows from a chair.

Article 1: Chairs, armchairs and all four-legged seats

are classified from now on as prohibited weapons.

Therefore their use is forbidden throughout the kingdom.

Push your chairs back.

Didn't you hear?

Stand up and push your chairs back.

Go on!

Get cracking.

D0 it!

And now we'll carry on.

One down!

Article 2:

The palace orchestra must play a new tune

whenever I walk past them.

The national anthem is banned.

Excuse me.

According to tradition,

the palace orchestra

must never play any tune

other than the national anthem.

And they never do.

Shut up!

It's all they know how to play.

Well said.

Arrest that man.

Is it illegal to speak?

Don't argue.

Nevertheless, gentlemen!

Mr. Banco!

Article 3:

Anyone who contests my decisions

will be sentenced to prison.

Anyone who contests my decisions

will be sentenced to prison.

Excellent.

Article 4:

Throughout the period

of financial reorganization,

everyone must observe the rule of silence.

Except me.

Consequently,

from now on, no one is allowed to speak

without my permission.

Excellent.

He spoke. Arrest that man!

Sorry. But I was agreeing.

Well done!

His turn now.

Gentlemen,

I have the honor of asking if you approve the measures

that constitute this first decree.

Answer me.

You don't approve?

The Council of Ministers approves unanimously.

The meeting is adjourned.

Well?

Who is that delightful person?

She's Princess Isabelle.

Government Censure No. 0007

For the last two months,

since Mr. Banco took over the country,

Casinario has been total/y reorganized.

During those two months, a new order was born.

The population agreed to be ruled

by the orders of a central power.

So exercise sessions are held daily

to ensure that the citizens

are on top form physical/y,

and thus able to participate more actively than before

in the service of the State.

In the arena of economics,

the great tycoon Banco

applies various ingenious ideas.

Recent/y, for instance,

all the new hats were seized from the stores

and thrown in the sea,

by a representative of the police department,

in order to instigate renewed vitality

in the mil/inery trade.

On the subject of the sea, let us point out that Mr. Banco

has discovered the practical use of lifebe/ts,

and once a week,

the Casinarians

must exercise wearing this equipment.

Mr. Banco,

every Thursday, gives a great speech

setting forth his plans to the new parliament

that he set up himself.

The assembly unanimously ace/aims the Head of State

who announces the regime's most important reform.

This reform has been carried out.

From now on, all citizens sporting a beard,

whatever their age,

must, on Sundays and Bank Holidays,

walk around in shorts.

Any offenders to this rule will be punished by prison.

"Audacity, always more audacity!"

says the great financier in a speech to the people.

We must act,

all together,

for the greatness of Casinario.

It's unbelievable.

Mr. Banco has gone mad.

After two months without news, he sends us that film.

Ambassador, what do you think?

Ithink...

My God! It's...

Indeed.

Well, sir, what news of Mr. Banco?

Excellent. Excellent!

Mr. Banco is still in Casinario? Tell him the situation is serious.

The stock market is crashing. We need decisions.

We don't know what to do now.

Mr. Banco never contacts us.

- What? - Well?

He says he's very busy.

I'm going there.

I'll be in Casinario in a week.

I'll talk to him there. Otherwise all is lost.

May I draw to your attention...

Talking is forbidden.

But I must speak, to save you. You're heading for ruin.

Your stocks have crashed.

Later, I'm very busy now.

Leave me alone.

Good evening.

Bedtime!

When Banco meets you, what does he say?

He says hello.

Doesn't he recognize you?

I don't know if he recognizes me,

but I know he's forgotten he has to marry me.

You're sorry about it.

My son, two centuries ago this weapon

was used by your ancestor Jean IV to free his country from slavery.

I recognize it. I've seen it in the museum.

Come here.

- Are you a man? - Yes.

The worthy descendant of your ancestors?

Then follow me.

It's gone far enough.

We must liberate our family from a madman's tyranny,

with a sacred weapon. And do it tonight.

Indeed.

He's asleep.

Aim well, my son.

You're acting for Casinario.

But this firearm doesn't work.

- Who's that? - I don't know.

- Hurry up. - I'd like to but...

Banco!

Your last hour has come.

- Shoot, imbecile. - Yes, but...

- Be quiet! - Silence!

Here.

Second verse.

Give me that!

Will you give me that?

It's impossible, mama. It will never work.

Do something. Do anything, idiot.

Good evening, Mr. Banco.

I think you took my magazine.

- It's yours? - Yes.

- Amusing, isn't it? - Very amusing.

Do you know how to repair guns?

Imbecile!

What's the matter?

You're doing target practice?

Be quiet.

Something dreadful may have happened.

Come.

I was sure of it.

But I've found the culprits.

Don't move.

Nobody move. A crime's been committed.

Tell me...

You don't need this tonight?

Don't move.

Nobody leaves. A crime has been committed.

Ma'am!

What is it, sir?

Ma'am, Mr. Banco is dead.

As chief of police of Casinario,

it is my duty to arrest Your Majesty

- on a charge of murder. - lnsolent!

Nobody move. Survey the criminal.

He's not dead!

He's not dead.

What was that?

Come here.

First, what are you doing in this bedroom?

Can't you let me sleep in peace?

But sir...

You're not wounded?

Wounded? Are you mad?

You should mind your uniform, my friend.

Why aren't you wearing a tie

like the other footmen?

But I have a tie.

A beautiful tie.

Always the same one.

So you have a tie?

Get out.

I don't want any lunatics around me.

Don't move.

Stay there.

Nobody leaves.

He's not dead.

Tell me, Mr. Brown,

is Her Majesty in the palace?

I would be happy if she received me.

You wish to speak to Her Majesty? But...

That's very easy.

He's not dead.

You can go. I don't need you.

And my shoe?

Where is the Queen?

Isabefle?

Where is the Queen?

My child, your father will never be king,

your mother will never be queen,

and you are free.

You won't marry Mr. Banco.

Bravo !

I knew it.

No, you don't know.

Mr. Banco is dead.

And I must flee.

Farewell.

Why is that man here?

Your Majesty must forgive me.

We are secretly engaged.

My children, be happy. Farewell.

Where is the Queen?

Where is the Queen?

Have you seen Her Majesty?

Close the window.

Is that all you've found?

I think this Will do.

Why are there no chairs in my rooms?

It's because...

I don't understand.

Come along.

Somebody! A chair!

Here!

Quick! Quick!

So there are still chairs in Casinario?

But Ma'am,

why shouldn't there be any chairs?

Forgive me, Ma'am.

I wrongfully accused Your Majesty.

I was mistaken, for the first time in my career.

I want to be punished.

I don't understand you, sir.

There's no need for you...

You may go.

No, Ma'am, I want to be arrested.

Leave us, sir.

Very well, Ma'am.

As chief of police of Casinario,

I arrest myself

for the crime of lése-majesté.

You wished to speak to me, Mr. Banco?

I simply wanted to ask when Your Majesty

will set the date for the ceremony.

What ceremony?

My wedding ceremony.

Can we talk about it tomorrow?

Good evening, Mr. Banco.

We had to rid the kingdom of a dangerous lunatic.

I took the musket of John IV,

I fired,

but it didn't go off.

So I seized the gun by the barrel,

and with one blow, I crushed the tyranfs head.

There.

Imbecile.

Banco is alive. He's no longer mad.

Come to lsabelle's room. We must speak to her.

What did you have to drink tonight?

Isabelle, the fate of our dynasty,

the happiness of Casinario,

depend on you.

- Again? - Yes.

In a few days time, you'll marry

the richest man in the world.

What?

What?

- What's that man doing here? - You know.

Yes,

but in that get-up...

May Your Majesty forgive me,

we were married in secret.

An hour ago?

No, a while ago.

Give us your blessing.

Banco is no longer mad.

He still wants to marry Isabelle.

And she's already married.

Mr. Banco, I beg you, listen to me.

Good day.

What are you doing here?

Get up.

I have grave news for you.

Right now you may be ruined.

Ruined? Are you mad too?

- Allow me to speak to you. - Indeed.

One moment.

Thank you.

Here's what happened...

Madmen.

All madmen.

So it isn't over?

Are the chairs still missing?

I'm told the bank doesn't answer.

Keep trying-

Bring in the ministers.

I don't understand anything.

He calls for chairs, he's stopped barking.

Gentlemen...

In these conditions,

it's best that you enter upright.

You think so?

Come along.

Good day, gentlemen.

Well, I see that ties

are no longer in fashion.

Ties for the ministers!

Where is the conductor? And the orchestra?

- Go and find ties! - The conductor!

She took everything away.

I thought it was over. Nothing is lost.

Isabelle married in secret,

she can divorce in secret.

Yes, but she's gone.

Isabelle has gone?

But where is she?

Gentlemen, the day after my wedding,

I will pay the agreed sum into the treasury.

So we must decide on the earliest date

for the ceremony

in the interest of the State.

Very well.

But we need agreement from our colleague in protocol.

Where is he?

The Minister of Protocol.

Send him in.

- No! - Stand up.

No more walking like that.

I have the continent, I'm waiting for the bank.

Hello?

Her Majesty the Queen.

Hello, gentlemen.

Your Majesty must excuse me.

Pass me one of the directors.

They're not there?

Let me have the senior executive.

The Banco Bank closed three days ago.

Closed.

Yes, closed.

What?

Get me someone.

One of my collaborators.

This is Mr. Banco.

Yes, Banco, the president of the bank.

Yes, Mr. Banco.

But for that, you need to see the police.

The bank has closed.

I was told to direct everyone to the police.

Thank you, my friend.

I have news for you.

The police inform us that the princess...

I'm getting married in a few days.

Aren't l?

Yes, in a few days.

It's best that you send Casinario

the sum we discussed.

Yes. 300 million.

Let's say 400.

In gold, naturally.

So I can count on you?

But I don't know, sir.

You should go to the police.

I was told to send everyone to the police.

Yes. Good evening, Mr. Banco.

Goodbye, my friend. See you soon.

And my best regards.

It's all set. The wedding...

Yes, yes.

Excuse me, Mr. Banco.

Good bye.

Don't forget your conductor!

Goodbye. Farewell!

Enough! Stop that music!

Unload the suitcases.

- Did you see? - What's that?

Forgive us.

I didn't tell you everything.

We've been married for three years.

These are your great-grandchildren.

No! Courage!

Cast off.

Quick, hurry up.

Very good.

I will sacrifice myself to save the State.

Isabelle!

Isabelle, come quickly. I have Casinario.

Casinario?

Yes, there's news.

Today Casinario celebrated

the marriage of Her Majesty the Queen of Casinario

to Mr. Banco,

the famous financier who is, as we know,

Prime Minister of Casinario.

The crowds cheered their glorious sovereign

and the national anthem was played repeated/y

by the palace orchestra, who you will hear now.

- Come on. - It's incredible!

- What's up? - Read this.

Here.

What, didn't you know?

The people are calling for Your Majesty again.

Ma'am, we owe it to the people.

But sir, is all that true?

Why yes, Ma'am.

You're ruined?

Completely. But I'm counting on Your Majesty's kindness

to grant me a modest pension.

Subtitles: Lenny Borger & Charlotte Trench

4K restoration by L'lmmagine Ritrovata, Bologna

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