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I am a man, I'm alone,

alone with you.

You are a woman,

you are alone, alone with me.

Can we

live together?

Alyse should be here, did you call her this morning?

Well, we went to bed late.

I'm here, it was impossible to park.

You always have an excuse.

- Go get changed. - I'm going.

Always prettier than expected.

It's pretty,

and kind of you.

The real gift is the time we spend together.

You're so pretty, I worry you will escape.

That's impossible, you have a good hold on me.

- Who's that? - A very useful woman.

What do you mean?

She the director of the avertising agency, Hungaria.

- She looks nice. - Yes, she's very down to earth.

The neurotic bore me and the wierd worry me.

You're wise and that's wonderful.

This works out well, I just wanted to call you.

This is Alyse. Alyse, this is Chloe.

I'll be with you in a second.

I wanted to speak to you too.

- I have a job for you. - Shall I call you tomorrow?

- Alyse is my best model. - I'm not surprised.

Right, let's talk tomorrow.

Bye!

Well, she seems very good.

- Do you want a whisky? - Yes, please.

You need a bedside table for Christmas.

Your flat looks like a cell.

I like it like that.

Oh you!

I hate frills and decoration.

What do I need that for?

What you own, owns you.

Where am I in all this? Do you not need me either?

Oh, too much.

- Yes, hello? - Hello, mate!

Your girl impressed me. When can you bring her to my office?

I'm not free this morning. I've got a report.

I can send her over though.

She's big enough to go out alone, I think.

What about our business? What do you want me to do?

I need to talk to you in person.

Is it urgent?

A little bit, but I don't have the time now, bye!

Yes, bye!

Durier? No way, he's already unfashionable.

Right,

ok. I'll confirm all that in writing.

Perfect! Bye.

Have you got your pressbook?

Thanks.

You've got a lot of experience despite your age.

I started work at 15, I didn't like school.

You too! Were you lazy?

For some things, yes.

But I like my job.

I meet lots of people.

It's lively. More lively than books.

You've got everything you need to succeed.

Now we've met, I feel like we're going to work a lot together.

How long have you known Luc?

For a year.

One year! That's a long time to put up with a man.

He's not too difficult?

No, not really.

He's lucky to have you, you're very pretty.

Thanks.

We could go out for a meal together sometime.

With Luc?

- With Luc, if you really want to. - Yes I do.

And you are faithful! You really are a magnificent woman.

I don't know, I don't know myself well.

I would like to get to know you better.

Well yes, it's a very good film!

But drugs, you'd think they just invented them.

They've been around forever.

Mlle de Lespinasse died of a laudanum overdose

rather than a broken heart.

Nowadays, everything is drug related:

the tv, cars,

even certain faces.

What do you call drugs?

Everything that hurts but we can't do without.

Shall we dance?

Let them have fun, it's nothing bad.

- Come on, let's go! - Jealous?

That's good, I like people with character.

Too much for you!

- You're overreacting. - Perhaps.

Come on, Alyse. I'm running late.

- You are really sulking. - Good night.

Hello, I can't stand feeling your anger.

- Won't you answer? - I've nothing to say.

Angel, shout at me, anything but this silence.

We can talk better face to face.

- That's all I want. - So come here.

I would rather you come here, it's better than your cell.

We met a year ago but we barely know each other.

You're angry for nothing, take a step back.

Til tomorrow.

Do not enter when red light on

Hello Sir! Sorry to bother you.

What do you want?

I'm Francine and this is Nicole. We want to pose for some photos.

We have amateur photos, do you want to see them?

Wait, I'll get them.

There you go.

Look!

We even posed naked for an amateur competition.

- Jean-Pierre can you come here? - Yes

- Take care of them, I'm busy. - With pleasure!

As you can see, we are very photogenic.

I can see that.

Don't you think I will do?

- For who? - Not for me!

- Unlucky for you. - Yeah perhaps.

- Are you more humane? - I'm the big bad wolf.

You can bite only on our say so.

No way!

- When can we come back? - Come back? Not today.

This is over. Get moving!

Let me finish the chapter.

I'm tired now.

Hello!

Hello.

What a nice surprise.

- Are things not going well? - Not really, no.

It's not interesting.

Why? Everything about you interests me.

We got along from word go.

Yes, friendship is what I need.

- What's wrong? - I don't really know!

Things are not as they were with Luc and I.

- Don't you love him anymore? - Yes but,

maybe not enough to put up with the daily battles.

Give him the bow.

Music before all else

Perfect!

Don't move!

Right, make 30 or 40 copies of Alyse,

and really show this line.

Very Harper's Bazaar, ok.

If you need me I'm in my office.

Don't move!

Turn around.

Stick your leg out and go into the light.

Yeah, move your coat away a bit.

Face.

Look.

Don't move.

Wait for the last one.

There you go.

Telephone for you.

- Where? - In the office.

Excuse me.

Hello?

Yes hello Mr Beranger.

I'm not ok with that without reviewing their proposition.

Yes.

I wasn't happy with the financial arrangements.

Yes, I understand.

Of course.

Yes.

If they want me now, I'll need a precise offer.

No, that's not possible.

If they want me then they must do what needs to be done.

Of course.

I hear you.

No.

Oh, sorry, I wasn't speaking to you.

Yes, yes, I'm listening.

I understand, I'll wait for confirmation.

January - Chloe

- I was sleeping. - We're you up late?

They took me to the silver tower.

Who are they?

Some Germans.

- Some Germans, why? - That's my job.

They stuffed me with champagne and caviar, what a drag!

And they took photos of you the whole time.

Idiot.

- Where did you sleep? - Here of course.

- Alone? - Yes, because you weren't here.

Did your photo shoot go well?

Nothing to write home about.

- Everything's alright then. - Yes it is.

Ok.

I'm off. Til this evening.

Yeah, til this evening.

You changed perfume.

This face is mine.

The face that most people see on glossy paper.

I'm trying to find what's behind this face.

Is it Chloe or Luc

who loves me the most or the best?

I'm different from this face.

They're looking for something else.

They like what they see.

Which one wants to understand?

What do I feel?

Is this all love or only eroticism?

I think if it's love it should be simpler.

I'm counting on you to get me some business.

I've got a meeting this evening with a client.

Out of hours.

You'll get your 5% as usual.

- Who is it? - It's me. Hi.

The client really liked your photos.

I don't care, that's not why I'm here.

Why then?

Alyse isn't just another girl. I like her!

You're right, she deserves it.

- What do you want to tell me? - You have understood. It's over.

Alyse, is a child.

Ah, she's a child.

Imagine that.

Actually, you have a lot of imagination.

Alyse!

- Hello. - Hello.

- Let me take you out. - No, I've got a surprise.

- What is it? - I made dinner for you.

You are very nice!

I'm always nice.

Hold on, it'll burn.

I'm starving.

Be careful!

- Your favourite. - Marvelous!

- Let's dish up. - You first.

A bit more.

Excellent!

Are you happy?

You know I am.

I really need you.

No! It's not possible.

Tuesday you're mine, Wednesday you're Luc's.

I know, I'm not proud, I'm weak.

I belong to you but I'm still attached to him.

He reassures me.

He must love that!

No one's happy and it's my fault.

Yes it's your fault!

You can't chose and it's noxious.

I'm split in two, what can I do? Before you life was simple.

- And unsatisfied. - No,

because I didn't know anything else.

I didn't know this feeling so I didn't miss it.

Why do you stay with Luc then?

- I'm friends with Luc. - But not with me.

Yes,

we have a strange friendship, like accomplices,

as if there were a fabulous secret between us.

You can't even tell the truth,

to your Luc!

If I told him, I know I would lose him.

Well I know about him!

- Why save his feelings? - He's a man.

They're made to lie.

Time has made them this way.

That's what I hate!

A fake connection from the start. Truth is essential to love.

I can't change men.

He must understand sooner or later.

Did I scare you? Sorry.

Relax.

- Hello? - I waited all night for you.

I couldn't make it, I'll call you back.

It's me. Are there people there?

I was showering.

Sit down.

Sit down!

Are you still naked?

Do you want to come to the Antilles?

I'm afraid I can't.

You would have come with me before.

What's wrong with you?

You're making stuff up, don't be silly.

Hello?

Hey mate. How are you doing?

- Can I speak to Alyse? - Hold on.

It's Chloe.

Hello?

No, no, I didn't forget.

Understood.

I'll ring back.

Why can't you chat with me here?

What an idiot!

- Are you intimate? - You're hurting me.

How long has this been going on?

- It's my life. - And mine too!

Leave.

Let it go.

What did she tell you?

I don't know, I'm not an answer machine.

I should get rid of her.

You say that but things will get better with time.

What's funny,

is the energy we put into a bad life style.

Alyse and I weren't happy together.

But we carried on. Why?

Right, I'm going to get dressed.

Let's go to the flower market.

I'm going to fill the house with flowers for you.

No one's going to hurt you.

Here at Gyn's, everyone lives their life.

Generally, it's boring.

- You know them? - More or less.

Come and meet Gyn. She's a character.

She doesn't bother anyone, all is allowed here.

She's knows everyone, it's useful.

Good evening.

- How are you Chloe? - Good.

This is Alyse, a very wise girl.

Good evening.

We hardly see you now.

I hardly ever go out now.

- I'm reasonable. - I understand.

My house is your house.

I'll leave you now.

Drink your whisky slowly. This is Paris by night.

You're really misinformed.

Relax, we'll leave soon.

Can Mr Luc Bordier, Air France passenger from Paris

please go to the Air France desk.

Mr Luc Bordier.

I am Luc Bordier.

- Hello. - Hello.

I've been chosen to help facilitate your time here.

I think you'll do the opposite.

- Is it your first time here? - Yes.

This place makes you sick with happiness.

If you're the nurse, I don't mind getting sick.

What unusual deco!

This is Martinique's charm and it's not finished.

- Your room is booked. - Do you live here?

No, I live on the other side of the island.

Do we start the carnival report

tomorrow?

I would rather you don't leave

and we can eat together.

- A non professional diner? - Why not?

Not tonight, I can't.

- Well tomorrow then for lunch? - Ok.

What do you think about being faithful?

- It's a pretty dream. - Do you think you could be?

I could, but I'm not a good example.

Why are you asking these questions?

You've got something on your mind.

I felt immediately drawn to you.

- You're a nice girl. - I'm picky you know.

3 trips to Paris a year is not a lot.

- Will you come back? - I'd like to stay on.

Is that possible?

I really don't want to leave,

or leave you.

We can write.

No, I need someone near me.

Me too, Luc.

You're beautiful.

You were fast asleep.

- I feel good here. - I feel good with you.

I made coffee.

Come on!

I like you.

It's lucky that we can't love each other.

You're a monster.

But I suppose you're right.

Tenderness is worth more than love.

Women are really stupid.

They get into stupid and scared moods.

They could really do anything.

Men aren't any better.

To a different degree.

Most women think only about their body.

They used to say women don't have souls.

You might not be wrong.

Women have as much soul as the men give them.

You too?

Me too.

Perhaps love means nothing and neither does anything else.

I should have strong ideas on love.

But I don't know what it is.

You learn something everyday.

Yes, but my experience is not very reassuring.

Love, happiness, truth.

Words that should be heard but don't really go together.

Should I tell Chloe the truth?

Not the whole truth.

She knows about Luc,

but how will she understand what he is to me?

I don't even know myself.

Not like that, you're frozen solid.

No, ah no!

Not like that, you're posing like a novice.

You're making it hard for me.

Hold the bottle like a candle.

Make it stand out.

- This is discouraging. - Holy shit!

I know you're unhappy but at least be honest.

I am honest. That's why I'll finish up with Janine instead.

Lift the bottle a bit. Get into it.

Don't move.

One more.

Yes!

Ok, it's finished for today bunny.

Are you waiting for the train?

I'm waiting for you to turn human.

You're angry, but we could try to be friends.

You can't work properly with me.

I suppose you've found someone else.

You're right.

If everything's good for you, why are you so hard on me?

Have you already forgotten what men are now?

I haven't forgotten and that's why I don't understand you.

What are you playing at?

This is not a game.

I want to be friends

so I can believe that this year really existed.

To feel better I prefer to forget.

My little Luc.

- Oh, come on. - Very well.

I'll leave and I won't work with you again.

- Here we are. - Was your flat burgled?

No! it's been cleaned.

So I'm breathing the clean air of asceticism.

You're right.

It's foolproof.

I'll make some room for your things.

- I hope you have nice things. - Really, you?

I love women all the same.

- Always prepared to take photos. - It's a habit I suppose.

Are you happy to be here?

So much, I can barely explain it.

I won't be poetic, that's not your thing.

Room service.

This is lovely! You're sweet!

You've done everything.

- I'm your waiter. - You're fantastic.

Is it not good?

The croissants are hot, I love that.

That's reassuring.

It's hot.

9 o'clock! I'll miss the plane.

- Can't you leave later? - No.

Stay 24 hours.

- That's impossible. - What a shame!

You again?

You again?

Come in and don't be scared of this guy.

- He's very attractive. - Why don't you try us?

My mum always said to stick at things.

We'll never get rid of them until you take their photo.

One after the other or both together?

Quickly, a client is expected.

Ladies, the changing rooms are over there if you please.

You wear that.

- I already took my clothes off. - Me too.

Well both of you will be undressed then.

Perfect.

- Put that on. - A hat.

Stand up.

Put that around you.

Oh la la! It's hot here.

Perfect.

Very good. Very good.

Don't move. That's good.

That's very good.

Now for you.

Welcome Madame, hello Sir.

Hello. Please excuse us, we're a bit early.

- Come in. - To the left?

- Yes. - Thanks. To the left darling.

Hush, be quiet.

They told me you are very talented.

You're nice.

- Thank you. - It's true.

Please take a seat.

Thank you.

- Would you like a whisky? - Thanks.

We drink more and more whisky in France now.

- Would you like some ice? - Yes.

- It's funny. - Yes.

Before it used to be cognac and water.

It's an extremely important affair

I wanted to see you about.

Thanks.

- You're far away here. - Yes, it's a bit far and beyond.

- It must be quiet here. - Yes we need that.

We work late into the night.

I prepared the file concerning this project.

Would you like to see?

Yes, please.

I wrote down the conditions for 6 models.

- Sorry, for 6 did you say? - For 6 yes.

Wait, I'll have a look.

Does this involve the whole tour of the USA?

Yes, in theory.

That's not why I came.

- That's pretty. - Yes, it's pretty.

Oh, you're spoiling me!

Oh, you're spoiling me.

Excuse me, we're rolling a cinema sketch next door.

Oh right!

This is unbelievable! You're behaving like a layabout.

Listen,

you told me to look after them.

- This is early. - Can I come in?

- You really want to? - Yes.

- I've come with lots of gifts. - You're a Christmas tree.

You'll see, it's very pretty.

Look.

Have you got things to be forgiven for?

Come and see.

Look, it'll really suit you.

Is that pretty?

I think I look quite fine.

You know that you're wonderful!

You're like a breath of fresh air.

You are healthy, full of life.

That's all? Where did you come from?

A wierd country where anything can happen.

- You don't look so good - You either.

I don't need your gifts.

You must take them and me too. I'm lost without you.

Why did you come here?

Because there's only this to sit on.

All I want is a bit of peace and quiet.

We're too young for that. I can give you everything.

Why did you come? So we can hurt each other?

Pain is the best thing between us.

Accept it like I have.

You can chose though.

Of course, that's why I'm here.

- What a surprise. - For us too.

Hello, dad.

We came on a whim.

Hello.

Please, come in.

Make yourself at home.

- You still eat at the same time? - Yes.

I'll show you to your room.

There you go.

I'm hurrying you.

I want to see a documentary on the TV

about depravation in today's world.

It's starts at half past 8.

- Some fruit? - No.

- Do you want some fruit? - No, thanks.

Can I help you?

Yes, I was looking for the kitchen for some water.

You're going the wrong way.

Come with me, I'll take you.

Night time here compared to Paris is surprising.

Listen to the silence, is that not fantastic?

You know, I could never live in Paris again.

Paris is not really for my age group anymore.

As for films, I've got them here. They're not great but...

Tell me, do you want to marry my daughter?

It's not that easy.

Yes, why?

She comes, she goes, she doesn't know what she wants.

- It's not my fault. - Oh right.

You've got your drink, you can go to bed.

Good night, and sleep well.

Good night.

This girl isn't too bad.

We should use her more often.

Use her, she's very used.

She works on Mouffetard street.

She contaminated 8 of my friends.

I'm lucky, I couldn't make it that night.

No, hold on, I'll go.

- Hello? - Hello, it's Martha.

- Where are you calling from? - Paris.

Can I come see you? I've got to talk to you.

It's not comfortable here. Pick me up at the house.

- I'll be downstairs. - Ok. I'm coming.

Don't wait for me, I'll be gone a while.

Relax, I've come for work this time.

- Is it interesting? - Interesting enough.

I suppose that my work doesn't interest you that much.

I'm very selfish.

In Antilles, I only spoke about myself.

Please, no sad songs.

- Tell me, how are things going? - Work is good.

And your love life?

I would rather not talk about that.

You got back together with her?

I only had to look at you. I know you better than you think.

I was expecting it.

It's not brilliant for me.

Believe me, I'm pleased for you.

I'm going to have a whisky, it'll do me good.

I don't feel good about this.

- I cheated you. - No, you didn't.

Remember, in Antilles, you said,

we're lucky to not have to love each other.

You were honest.

It's not your fault if I'm too vulnerable.

- You're not angry with me? - Absolutely not.

But I can't stop myself from thinking of you.

I think about you because, you're Luc.

Get in.

I knew you were here, I was waiting.

You've moved on no problem.

I don't know where I a myself.

When you're around I tremble with fear and desire.

Only being next to you makes me feel lost.

Can't you see how easy and natural it is for us to be together angel?

You're fighting against yourself and that complicates everything.

I'm your best friend, the one who loves you the most,

the one who directs you.

I know better than you what you want.

I feel good.

I'm scared.

Men, and Luc in particular, I know them.

But Chloe's form of love surprises me.

She's so similar to me and so different.

I don't understand a thing.

What do I really feel for Chloe?

Alyse and Chloe, what a funny couple.

Sometimes I wonder what's going on in your head.

What's wrong?

You're here, but I feel you're elsewhere.

- You're complicated. - Perhaps.

Please, open up!

I'll do what you want, open up.

Open up, please!

Come this way!

Sorry.

You look like you've seen better days.

I'm going to get comfortable.

I'll get myself a drink

and I'll tell you some home truths.

- Do you know what a good women is? - Tell me.

She's an essential person, fair enough,

who you have to be firm with.

Women always make you wretched.

I keep changing mine and I never have any problems.

- Is that all? - No, that's not all.

If you continue like this, you'll lose everything.

It has not reached that. I can still eat, so there's hope.

You're going to make me late.

I'm going to make you late once and for all.

I don't want you to leave.

I want my house to be yours,

for our lives to become one, like our bodies in the night.

I don't understand myself, this relationship is scaring me.

Before you, I would not have thought this was possible.

Nothing this ambiguous has ever happened to me.

Meeting you has made me weak.

And hot-blooded.

Everyday we take a step forward into our new world.

A world of unknown beautiful flowers

and gentleness. It's complete.

Sorry that I'm late.

I know, your photo shoot made you late.

Let's not talk about it anymore then.

That's a load of rubbish.

You don't even try to make up good excuses anymore.

Where were you? I want the truth.

You only want to hear something that will please you.

Don't hit me, once was enough.

Do you think I like acting like this?

If you don't trust me, let's call it a day.

- Shall we go out? - I don't want to.

- I haven't eaten. - I can make you an omelette.

No, thanks. I'd rather eat out.

Let's not part angry, it's stupid.

Hello? Luc! That works out well, are you free?

I've got a surprise for you.

Ok, alright, see you later.

Dive into the past.

Descend into the endless pit of time.

Let yourself be sucked into the void.

- Who are they? - This religious group. Hush!

Belly button worshipers, I met the magus.

The meeting is being held here.

Stay, at 4am there's always a bit of arse still around.

Welcome brother, the belly button can help you.

You think so?

You've got to find your innocence.

You need to find Adam's innocence before his fall.

To do that, you've got to use the umbilical cord.

You must discover all of the belly button's resources.

Our group's goal

is to find our lost purity by connecting to Adam

through the umbilical cord.

Adam didn't have a belly button.

That is very controversial.

The national library has books

on Adam's belly button.

Did you read them all? - No.

We all have serious problems.

Taxi drivers worry me, so I only take the underground.

- That's not my problem. - You have problems though.

Please, sit down here.

Dive into the past.

Look at the big eye that opens up to infinite time.

Let yourself be absorbed.

Open the big eye.

We must open the big eye!

Deliver yourselves from the evil within.

Well, I've had enough for today.

You're still going over things in your head.

You've got to make a choice, Luc.

- I know what I must do. - So do it!

Go see them both at the same time, you'll see things straight.

- You think so? - For sure.

What should I do?

Take them to dinner, and you'll see.

You see, it's all about sex.

Life is sex. I'm pagan myself.

However, some people achieve a superiour life style

by denying bodily needs.

I'm not forcing anyone. It takes all sorts to make a world.

I'm close to nature, so I accept all it offers me:

sun, rain, wind, the beauty.

As for you Luc, you're very stoic,

like your flat.

What have you guys got against my flat?

I don't like objects, I like people.

Why don't we have a drink at Chloe's?

Aren't you sick of sitting in this restaurant?

Ok, let's go to mine.

Shall we drink more vodka?

For me, yes.

I don't like mixing drinks.

What about you?

Give me some whisky.

Sorry.

Let's play the truth game.

I don't play the truth, I live it.

You'll see, it's very fun.

Who wants to start?

You, it was your idea.

Luc, how are you feeling right now?

After everything I've drunk, I feel like I'm floating.

What are you thinking about Alyse?

I think,

I would always like the three of us to be

as happy together.

Who will ask me something?

- Me. - Ah.

Since we've known each other, have you ever fancied me?

Well, I didn't dislike you but,

our relationship revolved around work, you see.

- Otherwise? - Otherwise...

Your turn is up.

That can be your next question later.

Now, ask me something.

You?

Ok.

Do you think you're beautiful?

You tell me, and I'll believe you.

I don't like this game.

- We can't say anything. - You're right.

We're only hiding behind words.

I'm not playing anymore.

I feel good like this.

Listen,

everything is calm.

Outside, around us, everyone is sleeping.

And here we are, the three of us,

with truths impossible to tell.

And,

we're just living.

You two are crazy!

What's all this drama about?

We don't have the same values.

It's just a night out that's all.

It took you a while, you were losing your head.

You're right, it took me a while.

Hello bunnies, come in!

I was just thinking about taking some new staff on.

Come on, let's work.

Your house is organised.

Will the defendant please rise!

Defendant is a term that implies doubt.

I think you'd be the culprit because you're trying to involve me.

Fair enough, I'm guity.

But you're trying to sell bareness as purity.

You live between your bed and your cameras.

You are partly responsible.

- You don't understand. - Where's my place here?

In your bed or nowhere!

You only want a beautiful creature.

I don't interest you.

You're defending yourself well but it's not true.

You were my whole life and you know that.

I cheated on you, so you thought you could do anything.

I told her it was over and she understood.

You've said that before.

- This time it's different. - Yes.

Losing you made me realise that you were everything to me.

I ended it with Chloe

because I only felt attached to you.

I always thought that social constraints didn't bother me.

But that evening I was shocked.

You and that girl is unthinkable.

You're saying that because you're still attached to me.

Maybe, but I don't want to see you anymore.

I understand. In any case, you won't see me anymore, I'm leaving.

I've got some photo shoots to do in America.

Before leaving I wanted you to know that I was always attached to you.

- What? - Let me explain.

No! Please, just let me get on with life.

I want to breathe, I want to be free. Here!

- But... - We'll talk about it another time.

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