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- Don't look at the camera. - Sorry.

And don't laugh, or they'll be able to tell it's for a film.

I'll say: "Camera, action!"

And as soon as I say this, you wait for five seconds,

then I say go, you pull out the gun, and you run off...

I wait five seconds for "go"?

I say: "Camera, action." It's very simple. Listen.

- I say, "Camera, action"... - Camera, action...

Then I... You wait for five seconds.

I say go, you pull out the gun, and you run off. Got it?

Which way do I go? With the gun...

Pull out the gun and run off.

- So, I aim and then run? - Exactly...

Run!

- Check the time on your watch. - I don't have one.

- Shall I pretend? - You didn't bring a watch? Shit.

Did you tell me to?

Yes, I think I told you to. Never mind.

So, just look at... Look at nothing. Stare blankly.

Do I pretend or do I just stare blankly?

- I could turn my back. - Yes, why not.

Go!

No, it doesn't work.

Do you think we'll be able to hear that noise?

We can definitely hear it, yep.

- We can still hear you, though. - Really? Shall I just go for it?

Yep, but we can see the cable.

That's fine. The cable doesn't matter.

Right. Here we go.

Three, four...

Good morning, everyone. Tim speaking.

I'm delighted to be introducing you

to the Making Of for my fourth short film.

It's for a very special event,

the Occitanie Web Film Festival.

It's a short film that is dear to my heart,

because I want to pay tribute to the American spy films

that I used to watch as a kid.

So, I'm quite emotional about it, and I hope that it will be a hit.

There is also our female lead.

Laëtitia.

My friend, Laëtitia.

She's also our producer, script supervisor... and other stuff.

All those things.

This film is gonna be good, be sure of that.

That's all for now. I'll see you soon.

Come on, let's go.

- Action! - Hello.

The hotter the better.

Got it, the baguette.

- Thanks. - Oh, sweet!

You looked at the camera.

It's just that I don't get it. I already had one.

OK, but there are people waiting, so we should let them...

But I had it for all the other takes. It's not consistent.

That's filmmaking for you. Continuity errors are commonplace.

So, let's not dwell on that.

- Thanks a lot, François. - Anytime.

- Have a good day. - Thanks.

You've changed, Anderson.

It's just that the system is rotten.

It's not just the system that's rotten, Anderson...

- What is it? - Sorry.

It's just that you want us to flirt with each other, but...

Look, I'm sorry, it's...

- Is it the dialogue? - My bad. No, it's me.

I smiled.

Thanks for asking, because it is difficult.

We live in a country where today,

even if you have ambition,

you don't necessarily have the means,

and that's a big issue,

especially because I have a lot of ambition for this short film.

I have the right actors for this.

We don't have the latest gear, but that's OK,

because it's not about the gear, it's about the energy.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

OK.

Move a bit closer to her, Émile.

Yeah, that's not bad. That's very good.

OK, so, let me recap the situation.

Émile, you are not happy at all.

This is not what you agreed on. The amount isn't right.

I already knew there wasn't enough money, right?

- You did? - No, I'm asking you.

- Oh, yes, of course. - Right.

Feel free to improvise if there's anything you want to add.

You...

You're free to do whatever you want. Sort of.

Ready?

Silence. Camera.

And...

Sir?

Excuse me.

You're in the frame and we can hear you talking.

- Sorry. - It's not gonna work.

- We can hear you... - You don't own the street.

Of course, but this is supposed to be a film about the FBI.

Sure thing, pal.

- OK. - The film's about the FBI?

Yes, it's a film about two FBI agents, one of whom is undercover.

- It's a story about... - That's not bad. It's cool.

We don't have much time.

- I'll leave you to it. - You can watch if you want.

Are there explosions? Sure, I'll watch. There are no explosions?

No. Do you want some?

Meaning?

You said action?

- You said action? - No, but that was awesome.

But he was supposed to shoot. Never mind. Can we do it again?

- Yes. You want it to be bigger? - Uh, yes. Yeah!

That was awesome, really.

Laëtitia, wasn't it awesome?

Action!

Are you OK?

- Not bad, eh? - I loved it. That was insane!

- You like it? - Oh, yeah. Bravo.

We have to finish this short film. It's gonna be awesome.

I'll call you tonight.

So, that's a wrap?

Yeah, it's just, they have tons of things to do, so...

They had to leave.

- Anyway, thank you so much. - All thanks to you, really.

- Good job! I love the way you work. - You do?

- Yes. I love how you... - Thank you.

Too bad you don't work with actors.

Like, actual actors!

Yeah, the girl, she's got something.

She's got something, but the other one, not really to be honest.

Émile? Yes... Émile is a delivery guy so he's not...

We do our best, but I'm still pretty new at this.

- It's only my fourth short film. - You're a natural.

- In what you do. - Seriously?

You were born to do this. I barely know you...

- I appreciate it! - It's kind of lame to say this.

- It makes me happy. - You were born to do this.

Well, I'm trying. I'm doing the best I can.

- So, I was thinking... - Yes?

How much do these toys over there cost?

- The camera? - Yeah.

- Around 3,000 euros. - Wow!

But I borrowed this one. I don't have the...

That's expensive!

- I gotta go, Stéphane. - OK.

Well, thanks a lot. It was a pleasure.

The explosion will make a real impact...

I record my own stunts, my own explosions, you know.

- You're a stuntman? - I am.

- Cool. - It's true.

- And... - Have you always been a stuntman?

I've always been one. Yeah, I started before I was 20.

- Alright. - And for big gigs, you know.

- Yeah? Nice. - Yeah.

- I film my stuff with this. - OK.

- It's pretty handy. - Yeah, but it's kinda vintage.

- Is it? - Yeah, it's pretty lame.

See this one? It can do 4K.

- As for this one, I'm not so sure. - This one isn't 4K?

It's definitely not 4K. No, no, no.

I don't want to sound offensive, but it's...

- No, I trust you. - It's cheap, very cheap.

- Alright. - There's way better out there.

Check this out.

- It's kinda blurry, because it's old. - Yeah, it's an old one.

Can you recommend a basic model that takes good-quality images?

- Dude, you didn't hold back. - I have some equipment, yeah.

- You could say that. - So, what is that?

This is a small camera. It works fine for stunts.

You might wanna get one.

There's also this one. I use it a lot. I really like it.

This is a camera?

Yeah, it's for vlogging. Really, it's...

- Here, can I borrow it? - Yes, of course.

This is so cool.

And it's so small.

That's the point. It's transportable, so you can make...

You can take it everywhere. It's cool.

No need to stand that close. Just like this...

OK, but I wasn't recording. I was just looking at the screen.

You can shoot something other than yourself.

- You can shoot... in front of you. - Yes, of course. Nice one!

Alright.

There.

- I gotta go, Stéphane. So... - Yeah.

I thought we could reshoot my demo reel real quick,

because mine is not that great.

I would love to take advantage of this opportunity.

I get it, but I'm out of time.

It would have been a real pleasure.

Yeah, but I made that explosion for you.

Look, I've got an idea.

There's a shop over there that sells second-hand cameras.

We take my car, we go there, and you give me some advice.

I buy my stuff and then I drop you at the station.

I promise you won't miss your train. When is it? In 40 minutes?

- Yeah, 40 minutes. - In 40 minutes you'll be on a train home.

- You promise we'll be quick? - I promise.

I'm vlogging!

Right. Watch out for those people on your right.

That family? They're assholes!

This type of camera is perfect for daily vlogging.

By the way, show me that site again.

Léna Situations. Look at that video.

- That? - Yeah, the vlog.

She films her daily activities.

Bring it closer. I can't focus on the frame and film at the same time.

I want to see the image quality.

- Look at the road. - I am looking at the road.

Bring it closer.

I can show this in the shop. You don't need to film it.

It's fine. It's on my phone.

Right, we'll show the video to the guy in the shop.

- Sure, no problem. - OK.

Over here, please. Now.

I'm just finishing up with this customer.

Quickly, then.

- I'm gonna be late, Stéphane. - I know, I know.

We have a train to catch.

We've got a train to catch right here.

Just give me 30 seconds.

- Is he fucking with me? - No, he's not fucking with you.

Look, I'm looking for...

- Hello. - Hello.

I would like... Wait...

I would like to buy a camera that takes this type of image, see?

This is an old model. I'm not sure...

No, what I'm showing you on the screen.

- That's what he wants. - On the screen...

- This. - I want this exact same model.

Which of these pieces of equipment that I don't understand

can take this type of image?

So, you want something with automatic settings...

We have a train to catch!

Right here there are a couple of cameras.

Where?

- This one... What's your budget? - Can it do this?

- Your budget? No, it can't. - No, he wants 4K.

Can it do it? Yes or no?

- Does your budget stretch to 500 euros? - Money is no object.

Alright.

So, what kind of images can it take? Show me, because...

I can't guess. I don't know all the models.

You can make the kind of images you showed me.

Yeah. That's great. This is very good, Stéphane.

- The 4K is available. You can zoom. - Hold on, I can't see.

- Your glasses are up there. - On your head, Stéphane.

Your glasses...

Yes.

- So, this is HD? - No, it's 4K. It's better.

I also need a tripod, or I won't be able to film myself.

- For photos or videos? - A basic one, for both.

No, I just want to film myself doing stunts and rolls and stuff!

- That's fine. Let's go the cash desk. - Let's go.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Thanks for making us miss my friend's train!

- No, it's gonna be fine. - I'm just trying to help!

Get your finger out of your arse! Let's go!

That'll be 520 euros, please.

- It says 500 euros. - Plus the tripod.

- The tripod. - That's extra?

- Do you want anything, Tim? - No, I'm good, thank you.

- I'm not saying goodbye to you. - Thank you. I'm sorry. Bye.

- There you go! - Do you like it?

Oh yeah! I mean... Oh yeah!

- Yes, it's great. - It's really nice.

- I reckon you can do a lot with this. - Fuck, yeah!

I'm happy for you,

but you really shouldn't film and drive at the same time.

- Let me take it. It's safer. - OK, but keep filming me.

- Let's shoot that vlog! - Yeah. Just watch the road.

- Yeah, nice. - Look at me, in my spaceship!

Very, very nice.

- There's no train. - Wait. Yes, there is.

- The train's already left. - It's here, I promise.

Hold on!

Fuck! Wait for me.

- Fuck, it's gone. - No way.

Fuck, that sucks, man.

I told you so!

Fuck, I know... I fucked up.

- Fuck! - Fuck...

Stupid idiot!

Stéphane...

It's OK. It's OK, Stéphane! Stop it, Stéphane.

I'm sorry.

Hi. Do you work here? I know him. He's a friend.

I'm sorry.

- Don't worry, I'll find a car-share. - No, no...

This is all my fault. Get in the car. I'll get you home.

- I'll drive you home. - There's no need to put yourself out.

This is all my fault. Just get in the car. I will fix this.

- Move! - Alright.

I'm so sorry.

- Hello? Yeah, sorry, Christian. - Easy, Stéphane.

Yeah, yeah...

Yes. Hello?

Let's go out tomorrow night instead. I can't make it tonight.

What should I do?

That's just how it is.

Look, I'm sorry.

No, it's no big deal. I will figure it out.

- No way. I'll drive you home. - Just drop me a bit further on.

No, I will drive you home. Don't argue.

I won't take no for an answer.

Now you.

Come on!

Come on!

First, I want to thank you for this morning.

You were incredible.

The tall guy who made the explosions even said to me:

"That girl has got something. She's gifted."

But that's not news to me, because I already knew that.

That's why I chose you.

Tomorrow, RTS is finally set at 7.30 a.m.

We have a lot on our plate.

RTS means "ready to shoot".

It's classic cinema lingo.

You better learn it if you wanna have a career.

Just saying!

Why's that?

What's the matter? Is it the script?

It's the kissing scene, right?

Well, if you're not a part of this film...

I'm out of the running. I can't win if there's no film.

That's common sense, you know.

Look, it's OK. I don't wanna jeopardise our friendship.

I'll find a solution. Don't worry, Laëti.

Alright.

Take care.

Fuck.

- This is awesome! Look at this, Tim... - What's that?

The reverse screen thing is really cool.

Not long ago... actually, it was a few years ago now,

I helped a young singer who had participated in a TV talent show.

That's how he became famous. He recorded a few albums.

Yes.

- You don't drink? - Yes, I do.

And one day, he just stopped everything.

He went through a dark phase and wanted to quit.

And, I don't mean to brag, but I think I got him back on his feet.

OK.

He went back to it and he released several new albums.

So he's famous now?

Yeah, I think he's famous.

But I don't care about those things.

Famous or not.

Do you remember his name?

I don't remember. It was Damien, Damien Doré.

- Something like that. - Julien Doré?

- Julien Doré, yes, exactly. - No way!

You know, you remind me of him,

a talented guy, but a little bit depressed.

- Have you gentlemen decided? - Yes.

- Black Forest gâteau for me. - I'm out of gâteau.

It's hard to store properly and both of our fridges are down.

- How about the île flottante? - No, thanks.

We should probably go soon, Stéphane.

Let me finish my drink and...

What the fuck are you doing?

- Mind the step. - Yeah.

Oops!

Are you OK, Stéphane?

Are you sure you can drive?

No.

I must admit...

OK, I'll give you the car key and you drive.

I don't have a driver's licence.

So, what do we do?

What do we do?

Honestly, the best thing would be for me to drive us to my place.

It's nearby.

We can sleep there and tomorrow I'll drive you home.

OK?

- Let's do this, buddy? Check! - OK. That's probably the best idea.

- Let's go. Fist bump. - Fist bump.

- Have we arrived yet? - Are you filming?

- Film me. - Yeah.

- I have a story for you. - OK.

- Have you ever played rugby? - No.

I used to play a lot when I was young.

And one day, we lost a game. It happens sometimes.

And in the locker room, in the shower...

this Pierrick guy comes in.

He was under or over... I don't remember his height.

But he wasn't in the team.

He came to me and said: "My friend over there,

"he said that he fucked your mum."

He said something stupid like that. He was an asshole.

Then I did something stupid too. I tried to punch him in the face.

Little did I know,

he had two friends who were waiting for me.

- At the corner. - Oh, shit.

They started to beat the shit out of me.

I mean, yeah, I gave the first punch

And they beat me so hard, you know.

My ribs were crushed. My teeth were the same.

Holly shit, man!

Yeah, it was... I was pretty bad. It hurt so much.

- I can imagine. - My face was completely...

Talking about it now, I can still taste the blood in my mouth.

It was awful.

I felt like shit, covered in blood, humiliated.

But I've thought about it lately,

and that wasn't the hardest part.

Wasn't it?

No.

The hardest part really was...

When I came back home that night

my mother opened the door.

And...

it took her something like eight seconds

to recognise me.

And that's...

That's quite long, eight seconds, to recognise your own son.

- Yeah. - You know.

That really...

crushed me.

- I'm sorry. - Don't be.

Anyway, it's all going to change tonight because...

Pierrick lives right here.

- That window there? - Yeah.

- Can you see him? - That guy?

Yeah, look at him.

He's handsome, isn't he?

- So, we're gonna do something. - Yeah.

- I'll go and see Pierrick. - OK.

- And you're gonna film me doing it. - What do you mean?

No, we should go back home, Stéphane. Let's go.

Plus, you are a bit drunk. This is not the way to fix this.

- Didn't you listen to my story? - I did.

- You're on his side? - No, not at all, Stéphane.

I don't know this guy. All I'm saying...

I have a shotgun in my boot.

Are you kidding me?

Stéphane, don't fuck with me.

- I can't take it anymore. - Let's go home... What?

- Tonight is the night. - No, stop it. Stop! Stéphane!

Oh, shit!

Did you fall for it? Ha, he fell for it.

Holly shit!

I don't know this place or this guy.

It's just a camera prank!

You can say that again! Nice range of emotions.

- Really? - Yeah.

Hey, I didn't do this to impress you, it was just a prank.

Stéphane, I think that you are a fucking great actor.

- No, no, no. - Stop it!

Yes, you are! The emotions... You got me, big time.

Fuck!

It just exploded.

What's happening?

The fuel hose broke. Get out.

- It's ruined. - Oh, fuck!

Grab your bag, We will just walk.

- Let's go. Quick. - Really?

Yeah, it's already late and I'm very tired.

- Come on! - Is it far?

We're almost there.

Are you OK?

There you are. Good.

- You sure it's OK to leave the car here? - I'll come back for it later.

My ears are burning.

Are you sure this is the right way?

- Where are you? - Over there.

Yes, I'm sure, it's that way, but as for where exactly...

- It can't be. I can't see anything. - Wait...

- Great! - What is it?

Night mode.

Do you have a torchlight?

A light...

That would be very helpful.

Wait, it's here.

- What? - It's here.

Let me introduce you to Marilyn.

- This is a boat, Stéphane. - Yes.

We can jump in and it will take us directly to my island.

Really?

- Didn't I tell you I live on an island? - No, I didn't know.

- What? - Can we sleep in it?

Are there any beds?

- Yes, we'll sleep on the boat. - I'm very tired, Stéphane.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Here.

So?

Well, I'm going to bed, Stéphane.

Thank you for everything. It really was a nice evening.

I enjoyed the restaurant a lot. Thank you very much.

- But right now, I'm exhausted. - Alright.

Actually, I thought that we could get to know each other.

What if we were to get up early tomorrow morning?

- We could talk then. - Yeah, yeah.

It's just that I felt like talking right now.

I saw today how talented you are at what you do.

I'm just curious to know the person who's gonna sleep in my boat.

Talented? I'm not so sure.

Come on, I know you want it too.

- One for the road. - They're small glasses.

Some people say it's all about charisma.

You've got it.

- I've been told the opposite. - No.

I was a stuntman for the film industry.

I worked with big names.

Since I turned 20, I've been doing stunts and explosions.

Yeah.

You know people...? Yes, please.

Who, for example?

Who?

You can't say those things...

- Delon. - No way! Alain Delon?

He's a good friend of mine.

- He even came here. - On the boat?

For example...

Could you reach out to those people?

If we were to make a film.

Yes, but it would have to be a great film.

I want you to have fun. Look at that sweet face!

- I want you to have fun! - Me too.

- Do you have your own style? - Yes, I do.

You know what? Write it down and I will make it happen.

World War II, for example. I'm very passionate about that.

But for those type of films, you need costumes, explosions...

And that's the main problem. I don't have the means.

- Damn! So, what do we do? - That's what I'm wondering.

What?

You've got me. You've got me.

Right. You know how to make explosions.

- Yes, yes. - Yes.

- What are you into? - Huh?

What are you into?

I like love stories, mostly.

I like love stories.

As long as there's a bit of suspense, a bit of action...

- Yeah. - That's it.

Maybe an American soldier.

Yes, that is great.

- What are you looking at? - Hold on a second!

- Are you filming? - Yes, I am.

- This is a night to remember! - That's true.

- We've already started the film. - Yes.

- In a way. - Yeah, that's right. That's right.

Watch this.

It's beautiful.

- To Hollywood! - To Hollywood!

It could be an American soldier

who's trying to protect a young Jewish girl.

- Yes, that works. - And she's on the run.

- Poor them! - Yes, indeed, poor them.

They suffered so much It was not fun at all back then.

No, it was not.

And there might be a villain, a Nazi.

And perhaps a love story, a love triangle with the three of them.

- A love triangle? - Yes, a love triangle perhaps.

With the Nazi guy?

I've just realised what you're saying.

- I'm not really into that type of thing. - No problem.

- I can't put Delon on that! - Let's keep an open mind.

Let's be honest, back then life wasn't black and white.

At that time

the Nazis would make the woman sleep with dogs.

And they put barbed wire inside their genitals.

I didn't know that.

I'm telling you now, so forget about the love triangle.

- OK. - It's a duo.

Which actor do you have in mind for the American guy?

I don't know.

- A French one? - Yeah.

It could be a French guy with a good American accent.

Édouard Baer?

No.

- You? - No, I'm just thinking.

- Would you like that, Stéphane? - Stop it!

- No, no... - You wanna play the American soldier?

- Why not? - Yes, why not... No.

- You need the accent. - Yes.

No, I'm just talking shit. We are drunk.

No, why not.

For the Nazi...

You don't want to act in it?

I've never been asked to act, but I can act.

I'm going to check if I have a friend that could do it.

- You're not drinking? - I'm starting to feel sick,

so I'm drinking slowly.

Are you kidding me?

I'm not a big drinker like you.

In fact, I rarely drink.

Stéphane?

Stéphane?

Be careful.

Stéphane?

OK!

Cheers!

- To cinema! - Yeah.

Karaoke!

Karaoke!

OK! OK!

I'm giving up on the film about the FBI.

For the competition, it will be all about him.

I don't know, I keep thinking that I have to film him.

Maybe I could make a documentary about him

without him knowing about it.

Yeah, I think I'm gonna change my plans, because...

he is incredible.

Timo?

Timo.

How are you feeling?

Did you sleep well?

- Have we arrived yet? - Yeah, yeah. Here, that's for you.

- What is it? - A small gift.

- Why? - For my friend, Timo.

- Are you happy? - I'm touched, Stéphane, but...

The craziest part is that it is my birthday today.

Are you kidding me? I swear, I didn't know.

- Really? - I had no idea.

That's crazy.

I can't keep it. It's very expensive.

No, it's my pleasure.

OK, thank you.

- Well, you're welcome. - Thanks a lot.

- What the hell are you doing? - I'm coming.

Come here.

- I'm filming a Making Of just for fun. - Right, well, come here.

Look what I have for you.

There you go. Have a look.

This is where I live.

I thought of this place for the set, but...

- It's wonderful, Stéphane. - You think so?

It's gorgeous.

Here we are.

This is the place.

Welcome to my home.

Nice.

This is it.

- Wow. - Right?

Holly shit!

- So, you have a bedroom here. - Yeah?

Quite nice and roomy.

- Great. It's yours, I guess? - No.

- Here is the dining room. - OK.

- Look. - This is nice!

Isn't it? A lot of movie stars have eaten here.

- Really? Like who? - I can't tell you.

- Come on, just one name! - Some French ones, some American...

- Really? Like Clavier? - The living room... Clavier? No!

You can film. You have the... Have a look.

OK.

Great. Oh, yes!

- Let's check out the kitchen. - Works for me.

My own personal pizza oven that I built myself.

- Do you live here all year long? - Yes.

- Really? - Yeah. I'm well set up.

Alright.

So, here is the...

Is this your dog?

Yes, yes.

Here is the love room, if you know what I mean.

Nice!

- This is Canet's. He forgot it. - Canet?

Guillaume Canet.

- No way. - Asterix himself.

- How many rooms? This must be yours. - This is special.

- No, it's not mine. Guest room. - Yes.

All the furniture is Jacquou le Croquant.

- Nice, huh? See? - Oh, yeah.

- To host your guests. - This is great.

And here, look...

This is your bedroom.

Cool.

- The light is right here. - Yeah.

Do you think I could get a double bed?

- Unless... - You want to invite someone?

No, it's fine. I was just asking.

I saw a lot of rooms with double beds, so I just wondered...

- But you're alone. - Yes, I'm alone, it's true...

- So, this is the patio. - Yeah.

If you want to drink something.

Nice.

- We're pretty isolated here. - Oh, yeah.

You can scream all you want, no one will hear you.

Go on, scream. Scream.

Scream for help. I'm choking you, Tim.

- Scream for help. Scream! - Help!

- One more time. - Help!

- No one will come. - Really?

So we're good for the film. No one to bother us about the explosions

- OK. Good. - See?

That's why I thought about this place for the shoot.

But the reception's not great.

Big, big, big chess fan.

- Right. - Look.

The bishop that takes the...

Alright!

- The pool! - So I see.

- No expense spared. - No, no.

Alright, let's go location scouting. No, wait.

I'll show you something first.

So, we have all this stuff if we want to use it.

I think everything we need is here.

- Holy cow! - All the period costumes.

- We'll have so much fun. - This is unbelievable!

No, please.

- What? - Don't film in this room.

- It's for the Making Of... - What for? No.

I'm asking you not to film this room.

Why? It's too bad, because it's really...

OK.

- OK? Good boy. So... - Yes.

So, Nazi costumes. What do we have? This one.

- See? This is great. Yes. - Nice. It's a real one?

There's another one we could use, but it's different.

I have others next door. I can show you pictures.

I can easily show you. Look. What do I have?

I have the Nazi hiking costume. They used to go hiking.

Nazi skiing costume. Nazi forest hiking costume...

- What? - They didn't ski.

The Nazi diver's costume.

Because they went diving. They were spies...

- Let's focus on the classic ones. - I have six beach costumes.

A classic Nazi works just fine.

What do we have for the American soldier?

- American soldier. - Do you have anything?

Wait, let me think.

I don't think I have anything, American soldier in WWII...

Ah, shit.

Nothing at all for the American soldier.

I have a costume from the Civil War era.

- The Civil War? - That could work.

I wouldn't know, but why not.

- Does it look legit? - Honestly, yes, it does.

OK.

Good news.

The actress who'll play Bianca called this morning. She'll be joining us.

- No way! - She's from Clermont. She's nice.

I'll offer her this one.

- What do you reckon? - Is she pretty?

Why do you ask? She is, but that's not the point.

- Shall we continue? The scouting? - Yes, Let's go!

We'd better be careful because there are wild horses on the island.

No way! Can we use them?

- Use them? What for? - For the film.

For the film? Sure. But we would have to catch them...

- How many do you want? - At least one would be great.

It's true, it would be great.

Alright. OK. Let's do our best.

Holy shit!

WOMEN'S BATHING SUITS 1900

This is great.

WOMEN'S DRESSES

- Are you filming? - No, no. Not at all.

I was checking out the rushes.

- It looked like you were filming. - No, it was just the pool rushes.

Oh, yeah? Good.

- You scared me. - Do you need a dog for the film?

I don't think we need a...

You'll see, there are lots of nice spots.

Woods and everything.

What is that?

My quad. We can explore the island faster that way.

OK, cool.

Don't worry. You can sit right behind me.

Alright.

Tim, what are you waiting for?

- It's too dangerous. - Come on!

- I'm not sitting on that. - What's wrong?

- Don't you have bikes? - Not I don't. Don't worry, it's safe.

My friend has just added a helicopter turbine.

It's safe!

I will never get on that, Stéphane.

OK, I'll find something else, but it will be a lot slower.

OK.

Come on!

This is awesome!

This is cinema!

Now, we're making cinema!

- Which one do you want? - Yeah, come on, Stéphane!

- Which one do you want? - The white one.

- This one? OK, hold on. - Yes!

Wow, the white one! This is the one I want.

- Stéphane, I want the white one! - Shut up!

I know what I'm doing. You're such a pain in the ass!

They are too fast. How can we catch them?

OK...

No, no, no, no, no, no!

Will you stop it? How old are you?

This is going too fast.

OK, I'll slow down.

- OK, I'm gonna go. - Yes?

You stay here.

OK...

You're sure you know what you're doing?

- Is it safe? - Shut up.

Holy shit!

Be careful!

Stéphane?

Oh, shit.

Stéphane?

Stéphane?

Stéphane?

- Untameable. - What?

It can't be tamed.

- We'll see about the horse later. - Do we continue without it?

- Eh? - We give up on the horse thing?

- Yes, no horses for now. - Too bad.

Yeah.

This is a horse too.

Of course it is. Watch out, Stéphane. You OK?

Yes. I'm falling.

Oh, shit!

Let's take a break, Tim.

- A half-hour break. - Yeah.

Yeah...

Shit...

He has guns all over the place.

Holly shit!

Alright? Come with me.

It's right here. We're gonna make a film. OK?

Be a good girl and help us make this film.

It's gonna be so much fun. You're gonna be great in this film.

Oh, darling.

You're tired, aren't you? Yes, you are.

Come on.

Let's go.

Tim... Tim?

Timo!

OK, Making Of camera...

First take.

So, for this scene it's quite simple.

- You just got back from hunting... - Yeah.

So, you're pretty tired. We want to sense how tired you are.

OK.

You came back empty-handed, so you're quite disappointed.

- Stéphane, are you ready? - Yeah.

Look at the fire.

Not at the camera.

This is the moment

when Bianca arrives and knocks at your door.

- Because a Nazi is after her. - Yeah.

- So she needs some help. - Alright.

- And the American soldier will... - Bianca, are you listening?

- Listen to Tim. He's the director. - Yes. Yes.

- No, no... She didn't get it - No.

Just stay right here. Here

Perfect.

Very good.

Action.

- You didn't give me the signal. - Oh, sorry.

- My bad! - You say one thing, then another.

- It's true, I forgot the signal. - It's pretty confusing.

Sorry, so I will say: "Action!" and then: "Go!"

Go.

Don't worry, miss, I'll take care of you.

Let's get you a cup of tea to revive you.

So, what is happening to you, young lady?

Repeat that line again.

So, what is happening to you, young lady?

Shit...

OK. Say it again.

- Yeah? - Yeah. One last time.

So, what is happening to you, young... lady?

I'm desperate.

Oh, why is that?

Someone is after me.

Who is after you?

Tell me!

A Third Reich Nazi soldier.

Ha, I hate those people!

Where is this goddamn Nazi?

What the fuck is he doing?

This is so weird...

Stéphane?

There you go, Tim.

Thank you.

- Are you filming? - Yes, if you don't mind.

As long as you don't film me when I'm taking a shit.

No, no, I...

No.

Oh, shit. I'm sorry Stéphane, but I don't eat meat or cheese.

But it's OK, I'll eat some bread.

Are you vegetarian, vegan?

- Vegan. - It's ridiculous.

I don't get it.

Someone explain it to me. What do you eat? Soil?

Vegan means that I can't eat dairy products.

- There is some grass outside! - OK...

We had hell's angels

and you have guys who eat... well, nothing.

The name says it all.

What do you eat?

- Vegetables... - Vegetables, right.

- It's boring. - No, vegetables are great.

And it's not just vegetables.

- We eat cereals: rice, wheat, quinoa. - Great, my mouth is watering.

- You do what you want. - Don't be narrow-minded.

I'm not narrow-minded. Quite the opposite. I'm more open than you.

Look, do you want some?

- No. - You're the narrow-minded one.

- Where's she from? - She's Ukrainian.

She is a circus performer in Clermont but she's from Ukraine.

- What's your act? - Tightrope walker.

She's like a daughter to me.

- Alright. - Yeah.

I told you about my daughter in New York.

I don't see her very often.

This one is like my second child. I'm very fond of her.

She's the apple of my eye. Aren't you?

Bianca?

I love you.

If you don't mind me saying so,

I think you were great in front of the camera.

That's true.

- You were really good. You... - You were impressive.

- Impressive. - Yes, the camera loves you.

Do you know Hugh Grant?

Hugh Grant?

I've been told that I look like him.

No.

White wine, anyone?

OK, but just a drop.

Alright, but you have nothing to worry about.

- You're sleeping here. - Yes.

Just a moment.

Cheers, Bianca.

Cheers.

Well, I think you are a nice girl.

It's too bad that you don't understand me better.

I would have loved to spend more time with you.

I mean, I'm just passing through. I'm not gonna stay long.

But so what?

It's not the length of time that matters. Maybe, I don't know.

I have to say that I'm having a great time with you.

Do you understand me?

Do you understand when I speak?

Shit!

I tripped.

I must have stepped on something. What a mess!

We'll clean it up.

Can you help me? Can we do it together?

Yeah, yeah.

- Honestly... - Damn.

We need more of these to clean it up.

I have two more.

Oh, you want to go to sleep? Bianca is heading to bed.

- So soon? - Listen, you clean that up.

I'll go and tuck Bianca in.

- Her room is on the other side. - OK.

Come on, Bianca.

Good night, Bianca.

See you tomorrow.

You carry on. I'll be right back. The night is young.

I'm not done with you yet!

- Ouch. - Alright.

Keep going. Keep going. Watch out.

Watch your feet.

The light...

There's no light, Bianca.

There's no light. OK, Bianca?

Take this.

Here.

Tomorrow you'll get the same again.

In addition, Bianca. I'm over here. In addition, OK?

Good night, Bianca.

I'm closing the door.

No, no, no.

Bianca.

Bianca.

No.

You were such a good girl today. Don't spoil it now.

Don't make me have to lock the door, Bianca.

OK, I'll lock the door, then. Have it your own way.

Unbelievable.

Hi, everyone.

I'm so happy.

I've been thinking and I have a brilliant idea.

I will take his film seriously from now on,

because, at the end of the day,

it has more potential than I thought.

OK, initially he...

He seems a bit dumb.

But why not? Why not? This can work.

I mean, he's got the sort of geniality...

an audience can appreciate.

Also, he's got...

I don't know, he believes in me.

He believes in my vision, my talents and...

For the competition, it's great, because...

Worst-case scenario: I show up with two films,

a documentary about a loser and a great war film.

So, I don't really know...

Now what?

What?

What the hell is he doing?

Where is he?

Where is he?

Timo?

Stéphane?

Timo, I'm here!

What the fuck have I done now?

- What is happening? - One minute.

I was thinking... I couldn't sleep so I woke up thinking,

if there are a lot of explosions, because we are in a war zone,

you can just eject me.

I'm rigging up a system to eject me.

- That's not bad. - It's pretty simple.

It's just a bit basic, because I'm on my own.

Watch this thing here...

Bang!

- Fuck! OK, no. My bad. - Stéphane!

Can you just cut the cable? I think it's the red one.

- OK. - Red.

- Red? - Yeah.

- This one? - No, no!

Stéphane?

Come on.

- Where are we going? - It's a surprise!

Wait here.

- Don't move. - OK.

What's this for? I don't get it, Stéphane.

What is it, exactly?

It's for the final scene.

Is it supposed to make some sort of explosions?

Yeah, right behind me, as I'm walking...

Firstly, the generator's far too noisy.

- Can't you remove it on your computer? - No, I can't get rid of that.

OK, let's just record the sound afterwards then.

But those coloured lights don't give the feel of an explosion.

Sure they do. They cast a nice light.

At best they give off a Christmas vibe.

Definitely not an explosion!

Watch out!

Fire!

Can't you recreate the special effect you made for my film?

Can't you reproduce the fireball?

No, no, I don't want to fuck up my field.

But nature always grows back eventually. It's not...

- It doesn't always grow back. - Yes, it does.

- No, sometimes it doesn't grow back. - After a fire, it does.

It does.

Oh, yeah? Go to the Amazon rainforest and see if you can pick daisies.

You can't offer me any other options? We're going with this?

Yeah.

OK, let's do this.

- You'll fix it on the computer. - I'll see what I can do.

Great. Everyone is happy.

The year is 1945.

The war is still raging throughout Europe.

France is on the brink of downfall.

Only one man can save the nation.

But not only the nation.

He can also save a young woman.

His name is...

Vivien McAlister.

Timo, look.

I've found this for the film. I completely forgot I had it.

- Awesome! - It's a LeMat.

- This is very, very cool for the film. - It sure is.

It's a ten-shot one, which is unusual. Normally it's six shots.

But this one has ten shots!

- Is it a real one? - Yes.

Is it loaded?

No.

It might be nice,

to show her you're still in the prime of life...

Yeah.

...if you come in like this and do a little move like this.

Like George Clooney.

So, Bianca...

- Well... - Come on. It's gonna be great.

- I'm not jumping, Tim. - Yes, you are.

Bianca...

Good news:

I can't see any more Nazis on the horizon.

She's cold.

Oh, are you cold?

Don't move!

I'm gonna give you a little something to warm you up.

That won't work, Stéphane.

- Why? - No, it won't do.

It's not a jacket from that period.

What's written on it?

"The Professional", from when I worked on The Professional.

- First film with Belmondo. - It won't work.

It doesn't make sense, Stéphane.

There you go, Bianca. If you're cold...

There you go.

Oh, my child...

Oh, I forgot to put on the American accent.

- Oh, yes. - I'll do it again.

- Yes, with the American accent... - Anyway, there'll be music over it.

- When? - Over this scene.

- No, not at all. - No?

The music is only for the final scene.

Have we chosen it yet? Because I've got an idea.

Yes, I know what to play.

Are we thinking the same thing? Say it together.

One, two, three...

- "Le temps des cerises." - "Sarabande."

For me, it's "Sarabande". I'll play this.

- No, mine! - I decided ages ago.

- I want this. - It's hardly original.

- It's never been done before. - Yes, it has.

- Put mine on, please! - Wait a minute, Stéphane!

Just give me a minute. This is my favourite part.

I'm walking at that moment?

Wait for it.

Wait for it. Three, four, three, two, one...

Yeah.

That's good, I've got to admit.

But check out mine. It will work just as well.

No!

- What's the title, again? - "Le temps des cerises."

Take it easy, oh!

Look at me! Tim!

Slow motion.

You are not telling the same story with this.

- It has nothing to do with our story. - It's full of nostalgia. It's brilliant.

Yes, there is a war, but there's also life and hope.

But it's not epic. We're definitely not using this one.

We'll talk about it later.

- Let's take a break. - Let's shoot!

- We're taking a break. - We didn't even do it!

I messed up my accent! Tim!

Difficult day, very difficult.

The major problem is Stéphane.

He messes up everything, he doesn't understand anything.

He's stubborn, he's parochial, he's annoying, he's not subtle...

I'm having a hard time with the close-ups.

I can't shoot any.

His skin texture is peculiar. I don't know why.

He must have some weird skin condition.

I don't know how to tell him. I can't.

I can't say: "Stéphane, I think you're sick.

"Your skin doesn't look right."

There are things he doesn't know.

I know because I've read all the books about WWII.

I know what happened.

He's stuck in his own world with his references. It's annoying.

His taste in music is just awful!

And I don't want to save him. I'm not his saviour.

Bianca is not much better.

She's catastrophic.

She doesn't understand a thing.

She just stares at the camera like an idiot.

And then she looks at me, like an idiot.

I try to give her directions, advice on her acting.

I try to direct her, but...

Fuck...

Cinema ain't easy.

But I have to stay hopeful!

Tomorrow I'll talk to him face to face.

I'll say: "Listen to me, Stéphane.

"This here...

"is my vision of cinema,

"not your vision of cinema.

"Whether you like it or not, we are making my film.

"My film, not your film. Do you hear?"

I'm just trying a few things.

I would like to bring a tiny bit of romance into the scene.

Alright...

Something modest, very soft.

I want something delicate, OK?

That's very important.

So, Bianca, what I would like is...

I want Stéphane to kiss you.

On her forehead?

- No, on her lips, obviously - What?

Timothée, what are you trying to do to me?

It's a love story, Stéphane.

A love story, yes, but between a father and daughter.

Yes, it is. Yes.

I don't know. For me, it's not that at all. For me...

This is what we agreed on.

- No, no... - That's what we said.

He lost his daughter, so he replaces her with this young Jewish girl.

Stéphane, keep in mind that you're feeling really lonely.

It's wartime.

You haven't seen anyone for a very long time.

So, what, are we shooting some sort of porno movie now?

It's not like that.

Maybe you're not the hero you thought you were.

Maybe you have some hidden vices, just like everyone has.

Plus, I'm sorry, but this is wartime.

Maybe some Nazis weren't as bad as the rest.

- And maybe the Americans... - Here you go again!

- I'm gonna have to stop you right there. - But it's important...

- Bullshit! - The film's vapid without it.

It's a beautiful moment. It really matters to me.

There's something special about it, and I find it...

- You're forcing her. - Not at all, I'm not forcing anyone.

- She's very comfortable. - No, she isn't comfortable at all.

You're right, this is how I look when I'm on a deckchair.

Let's ask her. Do you feel comfortable?

OK, let's do this instead.

In order for the audience to feel that, yes, you're a nice guy,

but also there's also a bit of evil in you,

maybe...

Let's try something.

Just choke her.

- Just choke her. Let's try. - Enough! Enough!

- That's it, I'm done! - Come off it, Stéphane!

- You are going way too far! - No, I'm not. How?

- Choke her? Poor girl. - It's a film!

- This is cinema! - She's Jewish!

- Yes... - Don't you think

Jewish people have suffered enough already?

- It has nothing to do with that. - You want me to choke another one?

Wake up, for fuck's sake!

I've been busting a gut for two hours now.

And what about me? I've been full of suggestions.

You've been busting my balls since we started this morning.

You have a foul temper.

It's not because you're louder that you're right!

Yeah, you can shout, but you're just a lonely mythomaniac!

- Without me there's no film. - You don't scare me!

- You are scared. - No, I'm not! You're a nobody!

No one believes you! I don't buy your shitty stories!

You're pissing me off! This film is gonna be crap!

Go and take a walk by the lake, like the lonely fucker that you are!

There, I said it! You're a lonely fucker!

If I go through this door it's over between us.

OK.

You're not going to stop me?

So, I want you to be sad,

because the soldier left.

You are so sad that your burst into tears.

And action.

So, Bianca...

Actually...

If you don't cry,

we won't understand that your character is sad

and... the scene will be a flop.

The American soldier is gone, so you are sad.

You're in danger now, so you cry.

Go on, try to cry.

When you hurt yourself, you cry.

When you fall or get insulted or humiliated,

you cry.

Someone's made you cry before, no?

You know what I mean?

When you get hurt, when someone pinches you, you start crying.

If I give you a Chinese burn, it hurts, doesn't it?

So you cry. Let the tears well up.

Do you understand me or not?

Please give me something. Otherwise, the film won't work.

Try to put something into it.

For instance, if someone slaps you, you cry.

Should I slap you? Do I need to do that?

Tell me, should I slap you?

To get this fucking film to work!

Everything OK?

Yeah, we were just trying things out.

- I want to apologise for earlier... - No, I'm the one who's sorry...

- No, I was an ass. - Stéphane, my bad. I'm sorry.

Right now...

I don't even know what I'm doing.

It feels like the film is turning into...

I don't feel well.

- I'm so sorry for all of this... - It's OK.

- I didn't mean it. - It's OK.

You've been so nice to me.

- This is for the film poster. - OK.

Let's try to do something nice, in the tone of the film, OK?

Let's go. Bianca, come over here.

- Here, or maybe... - Over there?

Yes, that's what I thought. On your right.

And then maybe...

Are you sure? That's gonna look weird.

Like this, a bit aloof.

- Are you sure, Tim? - Yes.

Let's do this.

- Hold on a minute. - What?

Come here.

You've got to be on the poster. It's your film.

- No? - The director can't be on the poster.

Come on, it'll be fun. All the team is on the poster.

We're making this film together, the three of us.

This film is gonna be great. You have to appear on the poster.

- You didn't set the thing to... - Oh, no.

I had a feeling you hadn't.

Don't film...

I don't know, I keep thinking that...

I have to film him.

Maybe I could make a documentary about him,

without him knowing.

He messes everything up. He doesn't understand anything.

Tomorrow I'll talk to him face to face. I'll say: "Listen to me, Stéphane.

"This here...

"is my vision of cinema.

"We are making my film, not your film. Do you hear?"

Worst-case scenario, I show up with two films:

a documentary about a loser and a great war film.

Stéphane?

- Stéphane, where is the camera? - Yeah, wait a minute.

Shit.

OK, Stéphane, so this is an important scene.

I mean they are all important, but this one in particular.

This is when the American soldier wants to scare the shit out of the Nazis,

so he really goes for it.

- Explosions and all that? I get it. - Explosions big time.

I'll add them on the computer, as we said.

But through the intensity and the acting, we have to feel that...

the situation is critical, OK?

And this is for the documentary or the film?

I'm confused.

Sorry?

Let's go.

OK, let's go!

I'll start the music...

Are you set?

The generator is great. It's not too noisy.

Get into position, Stéphane! Let's go!

Test.

Test explosion.

Awesome.

OK.

Let's go. Silence!

Camera.

Action, Stéphane!

Stéphane?

What is this?

Stéphane, what is it?

Oh, shit!

He's shooting at me! He's shooting at me!

Stéphane!

Stéphane!

Stéphane, stop!

Stéphane! I'm sorry!

Follow me!

Come on, Tim!

Come here!

- I'm sorry, Stéphane. I apologise. - Put this on!

Please...

- Put this on. - I apologise.

Please...

I want this all to stop.

I want this all to stop!

Put the costume on, Timothée.

- OK... - Come on.

Timothée...

Put this costume on.

Even for the documentary it's perfect.

- I'm sorry. - It's OK.

I'm sorry about the documentary.

- I'm sorry. - It's OK.

I'm sorry.

This is it.

Help... Help...

No, don't bother.

- Help... - Tim, don't bother.

OK...

We finally have our villain.

Eh? OK.

Don't worry. You'll play that Nazi just fine.

You are in the frame!

What was that scene again?

When the American kills the Nazi, right?

He enters

and the American shoots him, right?

That's right.

Let's go!

You want to make this film or what?

We can finish it tonight, Tim.

As you want.

Go to your position.

Let's go, step out.

Close the door, Tim.

Action.

Action, Tim!

I can hear you.

Action, Tim!

Happy birthday!

- It's not dangerous, is it? - No!

Three, two, one...

Make a film.

What is it?

Who is this from?

It's cute.

This is where our show ends. Thank you...

Sorry Antoine, if I may...

I just want to give a shout-out,

while I'm here,

to a friend of mine who I haven't heard from in a while.

His name is Stéphane.

Stéphane Gerlin, if you're listening to this,

you were very important to me during a tough period of my life,

and I'd be so glad...

Wait, Stéphane Gerlin, the one and only Stéphane Gerlin?

Oh, that's right. You know him. Of course you do.

We all know him.

He's helped us all out at one point or another.

Don't you worry.

I'm sure that Stéphane will come back at some point.

Stéphane is never very far away!