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It's for the crime story. Hold the line

Send the boxer in

It would be strange to see all of this through the eyes of a champion

Come on, hurry up boys. Get him ready

Right, so...

Give me a fierce look, but keep it natural

Then...

...a lot of sweat on the face

That beats everything! Is that the fianc�e?

You don't like me?

Well, I don't like you either. So we're even

Hello, man of my dreams

Did you buy the dress?

I found the most romantic one, which means it's very expensive

And it's good quality

Go change

The extension isn't busy. I'll put you through

Why are they interested in Samson now?

He's never been a great boxer. Something dodgy's going on

They will stir up his past...

...exploit the old relationship between my candidate and this man...

...which they will turn into something ugly

They're working up a smear campaign

What shall I do?

Stop it, Samson. It's a vote-catching ploy

Easy. I don't want trouble here

They're trying to con you, set you up as a queen!

I'm a normal man. I like women. Look, here

Go on, tell them.

- Tell them we're in love - We're in love

- Say we're going to get married - We're going to get married

- Say I'm a real man - He's a real man

- And say you're satisfied - I'm satisfied

- Don't justify yourself! - Calm down, will you?

This big guy doesn't need your advice. Now, turn the lights on, please

I have a little present to help you get through the report

- What should we print? - All of it. I'll choose, as usual

- And the interview? - I'll do it tomorrow

- I'll interview him myself - I need more time

Sort it out or get another job

Look, Antoinette. The ship's arrived today. Nice one!

It sails on Sunday

I'm worn out. I need to go on holiday. Get me a ticket. Just one

I need to stop by the TV studio

- Don't forget that! - What?

The will you've been writing, correcting, re-writing and forgetting again!

Just get on with your work, Antoinette. Leave my life alone

- Sir! - What?

I'm finding my job repulsive now

Offering money to this boxer for an interview is disgraceful

What, we paid the boxer off?

Yes, to get him to do the interview and the photoshoot

I thought it was your decision. I didn't object

So you were there? Did you know everyone there?

- I did - Who paid the boxer?

The owner of the ring that we rented for the photoshoot

I don't know this guy

I thought you did...

You know everyone I know

No, not everyone...

We can go wild with all that money

Do you realise there's six million?

It feels weird to be rich all of a sudden

- New election polls! - New crime, new victim!

- Get your evening news! - Get your daily paper!

Say no to communism!

Say yes to liberalism, to avoid chaos and danger

You, who go home after a hard day at work...

... to preserve the goods and the rights that you have acquired with difficulty...

... don't get a one-way ticket to the Red dictatorship

Listen to what the papers say, you who go home after a hard at work

Demand an end to lawlessness!

Confession of a boxer on the life of a candidate!

Get your evening paper!

Sensational stories!

After the gang war...

...the confession of a boxer on the private life of a candidate!

- Why do you say that? - So you don't freak out when you hear it

- Are you OK with this? - I don't care about what people say

I want to be happy!

The sooner, the better

I won't say anything. I won't do the interview

And I'll give the money back

And we're going to end up the way we were?

You may like waiting for brighter tomorrows that never come, but we don't

Come on Samson, speak up

She's right

You're always weeping over people who need money...

...and when they take it, you're shocked?

I'll give you the same amount, but this time I'm buying your silence

Take a little trip abroad

This will be our little secret

What's the matter with you?

- I'm leaving - You are?

- With Samson - With Samson?

For good

What will you live on? Love alone?

Go to bed. I'm tired. We'll talk tomorrow morning

Without me

Please. It's late and I'm out of cigarettes

You won't have to take care of me anymore

And I won't have to say thanks anymore

Blindly in love, they signed on the dole and had lots of children

Let's be serious

Jules has found a job for you that's less demanding

What now? Two days ago, it was for a barmaid

Yesterday, it was for a stripper. More of the same?

Not at all, this time it's more cultural

A bookseller

Sci-fi?

Fairy tales?

Thrillers?

Art history?

Confessions?

Cartoons?

Economics?

- I know, pure poetry - Exactly! Erotica

- I'd sooner die - Very well...

Jules, come and help me!

Sleep and dream away, little one

Because dreams don't last forever

You should find a name for the baby, not a job for me

- A name can wait - Give me my bag!

- No way! It's for your own good - Give it back!

- Boxers are losers! - So are whores!

Here's what I'll do to your little one

- I'll throw him out! - He's going to catch a cold!

I don't care. Give me my bag!

- What time is it? - Here, take her

- She tried to kill her - Now, now...

Rock her...

You're a monster

I can carry on doing this till tomorrow

Haven't you even got any cigarettes?

What about you?

Where is Samson?

At the train station

It's none of my business

- Jules, take her there - No, I don't need him

Yes, you do

Going out alone at night can be dangerous

When you come back, my sex shop will be open

I could get a job for Samson

- We're not coming back, Jules - Aren't you?

You're very lucky

- Love and money - Come on, you too, Jules

Time goes by and money comes and goes

- Do you think I'm happy? - Of course you are

Your documents, please

Paging Miss Laure Dediane for booth number three

That's for me. Where are the phones?

- To your left? - To my left when I go out?

Paging Laure Dediane for booth number three

Samson, where are you?

I'm being followed

- Where are you? - Very close to you

Don't look round. Just do what I say

Go to the restaurant. I'll join you

What are you going to do?

Don't worry about me

I love you, kiss you, undress you and take you. Hang up now

I'm like you, I have no money

You've been badly advised

Let me go now. I'm late

I didn't find any money, but I found this

Were you hired not to let me go?

I have to take the dough. You'll get it back later

If I do the interview?

You don't like this either?

It looks all right

The food here's inedible and expensive

But at least we can get a seat and it's warm in here

- Can I get something else? - You've had the whole menu

- Is it the right time? - No, it doesn't work anymore

Welcome to... "The Ideal Woman"

- Cigarette? - No

Today, the publisher of the evening paper...

... will describe for us the woman of his dreams

The ideal woman?

I imagine her to be like Dante's Beatrice, divine

She must have the majesty of a princess...

... the refinement of a private school...

... the domestic virtues of the poor...

... and a wild sensuality

- You're crazy! - So, you missed the train?

Coffee, please

There once was a former prize-fighter

For a few pennies, I can name him

Don't tell me that you don't care

Give me all your money

And I'll tell you all I know

Hand over...

... your bag if you want to see him again

I only saw him once...

...when the journalists took pictures of Samson

But he wasn't at the station

Did you spot anyone else?

Are we done now? I'm exhausted

Just a few more formalities

Try to remember the killer's face

Our artist will draw what you describe

If it's not right, you can change it, improve it or start all over again

Take your time

- Have you read her statement? - I have, a real thriller

She implicates a lot of people

Before we do anything, we'll need your instructions

What do you think?

This case might restore the public's confidence

Well, I don't see it that way. On the contrary!

It's dangerous before the elections

Let's just nab the killer

- Yes, but... - We'll see what happens

He was dark

His eyes weren't blue, nor green either - they were black

I didn't think I'd remember so well

I hardly looked at him

Yet I can see him clearly

But Samson's face is fading away

I'm afraid of confusing them. He's the one I would've liked to draw

As long as the portrait's a good enough likeness

It couldn't be more accurate, I assure you

- Very well! - I assure you

I'll take you home

- Have you always been unemployed? - No, sir

- What was your last job? - I was a waitress in a snack bar

How long have you been unemployed?

Too long

Most women in your neighbourhood are prostitutes...

...but you're not registered as such

If you're working at it, I can issue a permit

No, I don't work at all

What do you live on?

I'm looking for a job

In the meantime, I live with a friend. She's registered

- Is she a relative? - No, sir

We both worked at the centre by the docks...

...where they built restaurants, cinemas, a pool and shops

After a few months, they closed the whole works...

...even though they'd hired a lot of people

She stayed for hours at the police station and then a cop drove her home

I've followed them. I've got her address

I even drew you a map

You can't stay here any more. It's not a good hideout

The boss might come by

Let's meet tonight

Jules was fed up with his old van...

...so he stole a car...

...a really swanky one

But with his looks, they soon spotted him

He was arrested

What about names of flowers like Rose, or Violet?

No, it wouldn't suit her

I want a name like her father's or mine

Something simple

- Did you get flowers for the funeral? - No!

You're distraught

Can't you get some rest?

Listen, here's what we'll do. Listen!

I'll close up early tonight and we'll go with his mother for the wake

- No - People do that!

Then I'll go, but you get the flowers

- Do something - OK

But I don't need your money

Get your evening paper!

The latest polls of the election campaign!

Read all about the boxer's secret!

Don't move. I want the money

Your mouth, your nose...

...your eyes...

...your forehead.

I made no mistakes You're just like the drawing

- The money! - No, you'll get nothing

This crime won't pay off

There's no one around. Go on, kill me

You'll do a full day's work

I was so terrified last night that I can't feel any more...

...when you stand in my path

I can't quit now. I'm desperate

- They all conned you? - Mind your own business

Just give me the money. You can't keep it

I earned it the hard way!

So did I! It didn't drop from the sky!

Then, let's divide it

Try dividing the canal

Stay where you are

- You mean you threw it in? - That's right!

- Who do you think I am? - Just a dead loss

The police are on your tail

I wanted to see you

Me too

But dead...

...stone dead!

Please, come in

- What a strange place! - Maybe

But no one will see us here. We'll have total privacy

I'm pleased to meet you

What do you want from me?

We both want to find the killer...

...and do him in before he speaks to the cops

I can prove my hands are clean

Weren't you the one who set up the interview? I just used it

- That's it - I had nothing to do with it

As far as I'm concerned...

...I never bribed the boxer for his revelations

I never sent anyone to stop him

- I just did it to help you - I don't need help

- I don't like being involved in a crime - That was an accident

Come on

No sir, the sauna is closed tonight

We're punishing the accomplice of the killer

He deserves it because he claims he's lost track of him

He's lying

You disobeyed me, you scum

I didn't ask you to kill him

I'm like you

I don't like crimes. They're much too messy

And there are other ways

I always get the dirty work. But someone must do it

I've got to go now

So?

- What did he want? - To involve me in his mess

He wanted me to share the responsibility for the boxer's murder

But I told him off loud and clear. I laughed in his face

His heart was in his boots. You know me!

Of course

I know it wasn't you

- I haven't done anything - I know, it was your mate

- You're meeting him? - Yes

- Where? - At the port

- What time? - Midnight

- But whereabouts? - Well...

- It's a big port - Opposite the lighthouse

No sir, the sauna's closed tonight

- Will you be around? - Yes

- Can you help me out? - Of course

A guy will come by at 12:00. He's short...

- I can't see - You'll hear the car

If he's alone in the car...

...tell him I haven't got the money yet

I'm going back for it

Tell him to meet me there. He'll understand

But if anyone's with him, don't say a word

Go back to your car. This is headquarters

It's warm in here

Yes, it's cosy

So, what do you like?

I don't know... everything

Everything?

We'll go for the jackpot then!

- It's 200 francs - That's a lot!

It's my specialty. You won't regret it

- Do you live on your own? - Yeah

I can get the neighbour...

...but that's double rate

It's up to you

But make your mind up quickly cos I'm busy

I don't want to miss my TV show

- I asked if you lived alone - Why? Do you wanna marry me?

Quit the small talk!

You're good looking, but I'm the one who turns on the charm, not you

- Let's go - OK

Does the jackpot include food? I'm very hungry

I have some chicken in the fridge but...

But hang the expense!

It's not like I get to do the jackpot a lot!

And now, the jackpot!

Shall we get comfortable?

Oh, my rug!

I'm dedicated to freedom of speech. I stay out of politics

I just report news

By smearing our candidate, you're helping the opposition

Not at all, I'm on record as an independent!

- Then why attack him now? - I'm not attacking anyone!

I just provide facts about people in the news

I'm not concerned with their ideals

But when a man won't talk to your reporters...

...he's killed off so you can print what you like

Wasn't Samson running away to avoid the interview?

We just wanted to get away...

...to get a fresh start in life

You had to make sure he kept his mouth shut

By killing him? Stop kidding yourself

With him dead, you can print what you like

- This is what you're doing! - Murderer!

Gentlemen, please!

We know who the killer is

This girl saw him and he doesn't look like you, does he?

He could be anyone

I thought the drawing was accurate but all police sketches look alike

If I'm not being indiscreet, what are you doing here?

I've spent hours being shown suspects...

...who were rounded up all over town

I look at them...

...and keep on telling them...

...the killer's not there

He's not there

She's exhausted. Let her go home. This is inhuman!

We're done for tonight

In any case, the killer will be found and interrogated in due course

- The case will take its course - After the elections, I trust

So he admits it!

You'll use this for your campaign

In any case...

...if we win...

...this kind of sordid affair won't happen again!

Good night

Sorry. We can never get any peace

That's you!

My cold's getting worse

If you need a break, I can take you to this trendy place I know

Here's a picture of the victim

The boxer was killed in front of witnesses

- Did you know him? - Yes

- Was he a customer? - No

This is the police sketch of the killer

Bastard!

It's OK, it's OK

I need shelter. I don't want to kill anyone

Shelter a murderer? Never!

- I have a child - Don't make me use my gun

I'm sick of it

In that case, I'm not scared

OK, I'm scared!

Talk about bad luck

I'm out of cigarettes and I'm exhausted

I won't tell anything to the police. Just go away

I know who lives here

I want...

...the money

That's a fine attitude!

And who's going to pay for the jackpot?

It's good!

See? There's nothing up there

I've not found what I've been hoping for

But I have found something that you want

It's so good!

Tell me...

How could you do it?

How do you kill a man?

Do you always carry a gun?

I'm a crack shot

Once...

...I hit the bull 500 yards away

The target...

...looks no bigger than a stamp...

...when it's that far

Who's that? Is he crazy or what?

- It's just a blind man - Take it easy

- He's always late! - Don't worry

- He'll show up! - Of course he will

- I know him, he's always late - Naturally!

- OK, you guys stay in the car and... - I'll station myself over there

- And you? - The keys!

Tell me more about the boat

It's an ordinary boat that I take out every year to relax

You never go on your own, as usual

Yes, I feel like doing something else. I need to write

- What? - The same old story

I'm obsessed by it

It reflects my life, my career and my public image

Once upon a time...

...there was a man...

...who died of hunger

In heaven, he ate such divine food and enjoyed so many fine wines...

...that he died all over again...

...of indigestion

Desire is a strange thing, isn't it?

It's late

Nelly's waiting for me

Thanks for the holiday

- I'm going to go home as well - You try too hard to please

I'll pay

Go away, please

You'll wake the baby

Calm down. Where were you?

Let's go to the wake

- Where's her room? - Over there

- I'll stay with her - Why?

- To keep you from blabbing - You won't hurt her?

That's up to you

What can I do? There must be something

Coffee! That's right

What do you want now?

The money?

It's not here

Go on, search all you like. You won't find it

The cops are all over the place

You're lost

You don't have a chance

The sooner they get you...

...the better

You started so much trouble. If you'd known...

...you wouldn't have killed him

When did Samson die? Last night?

He's not even buried yet and I feel as if it happened ages ago

It all goes so fast

I used to dream of his death, now it's real

The others are all exploiting it

News in brief, investigation, blackmail

And me?

What can I do with his death?

Weep over the body like his mother?

No, not me

Let them bury him quickly...

...and throw you in jail...

...and never mention it again

If you're trying to shag me this is not how to go about it

Your gun won't make me give in

You kill the man, then rape his woman. You spread terror

But I'm not trembling at your feet

I don't like you...

...and I never will

I missed Samson's wake

Nelly probably went there

- What do you mean? You let her out? - Yes

I know she won't turn me in

She's too scared for you

She's right to be scared, isn't she?

It's heavy

It won't work

- Do it fast - Don't look at me

Get up!

Turn around!

I can't do it

It's hard to shoot a man who's not moving

Samson wasn't moving

How did you do it?

- Move, or I won't be able to - What do you want me to do?

Act like you do at home

My place is smaller and I never go there...

...except to shave

The sink's over there

Why did you kill him?

He kept telling me...

...about his plans to leave town...

...to change his life...

...to go away...

...with you

Move!

It drove me crazy

- The towel! - I wanted to do the same thing

We had the same dream

Like him, I'd do anything to make it come true

Move!

In this world...

...fortune smiles...

...on one man or the other...

...but never on both

I didn't want to lose

I wanted to be the winner

I couldn't go home...

...empty-handed...

...and let him have you and the money...

...and everything

I shot him

It was the only way to make myself heard

If you hadn't moved, you'd be dead

It doesn't matter. I'm unarmed

You can turn me in

I'm helpless and you're free

What will you do?

What about you?

- I've got plenty to do - Like what?

I've got to hurry and change for the funeral

And after that?

Then it's back to normal...

...back to the same old grind. I'll look for work...

...and try to get along

I'll stop playing with fire

I dragged Samson into a game that cost him his life

I learned my lesson

From now on...

...l'll be a good girl

I won't ask for the impossible

What are you gonna do? You're not staying here, are you?

I need time to find a hideout or maybe turn myself in

- To make up my mind - Good luck

Wait. I'd like to ask you something

What?

To pretend we're in love...

...just for a little while

Then we'll go our separate ways

OK

But let's hurry

Tell me a lie...

That you've been waiting for me all these years

Say it!

I've been waiting for you all these years

Without me, you'd have died

Without you, I'd have died

You never stopped loving me

I never stopped... loving him... Ioving you

You're crazy! Hide!

If you turned me into someone else...

...would you love me?

You know that's impossible

Go and hide!

That girl really intrigues me

Has he gone?

In the twinkling of an eye...

...when the final trumpet sounds, for it shall sound...

...the dead shall rise incorruptible, and we shall all be changed

So shall the Word be done

Do you believe in resurrection?

- What's wrong with you? - I was just thinking

Death is swallowed up in victory

Do you have special products...

...like cosmetics...

...like peroxide?

I'd like to dye my hair blonde

Scared I'd be gone?

Well come on, give me a hand

What are you going to do?

You'll see

Whose clothes are they?

Samson's?

How else could we love each other?

Ready? Have you changed too?

Ready

- Two tickets - First or second class?

First... no, second...

First!

- When does the boat sail? - At 10:00pm. It says on the ticket

- Are you paying by cheque or cash? - Cash

She took the money from her bag

- A big wad! - Calm down

She bought two tickets for a boat. Then she went home

That looks lovely!

- Congratulations! - Thank you, sir

Two tickets? So she's leaving

But with whom?

Get your men

We may see some action at the pier tonight

The first reports give us 51%. Their man's got 49. It's a tight race!

What are you laughing about? You idiot!

If our man loses, we're wiped out

The Head of State, whose powers are vested by the people...

... can only be disowned personally and directly by the people

In spite of appearances, this is exactly what the referendum of '68 is about

This third Constitution would lead to a sort of right of appeal for the nation...

... and it would take the form of a re-election

But I have to admit that three constitutions is a lot

Let's put politics aside for a while...

... and focus on those animals that we like to call wild

I'm sorry, I shouldn't have laughed

- I know I owe you everything - Forget it

Just keep up the good work, it's all that matters

You have nothing to fear from me. I create employment for all of you

- Nothing else - You'll see I'm not afraid

Not even of me?

Never of you

That's good

Hurry up, I'm waiting for you

The film is ready. Turn off the lights

Do you want to look this over?

No, I only have an hour to screen my latest testimonial

If it's no good, I can revise it. Turn those lights off!

You're to sit in each seat. Watch the machine. That light there!

And don't keep your mouth shut. Give me your comments on the film

- What are you waiting for? - Coming!

Watch closely, Antoinette

At last, I've adapted my will to our audiovisual era

Employees, friends and colleagues...

... I've been dead for three months

I'm not reappearing here to speak of the beyond...

... but to safeguard our mutual interests

You must carry on my life's work

Take Philip's seat. What did you think of it?

I trust you're all in your assigned seats

Or you'll be fired on the spot

I'll speak to each one here

- So? - Each seat's different

Each death is different. Some are banal, others pay off

Antoinette, take your own seat!

If our circulation doesn't drop, give him a 1% raise

If it increases, his salary will be rated...

... on the number of new readers

Now go over to Tom's seat

Tom, never put two nudes in one edition

We're not competing with the erotic market!

Each to their own

That's enough

I don't want you or anyone to see the last part

- I'm going - But... I can drive you to the boat

If our journalistic ideals call for us to expose life's sordid aspects...

... we must also help our readers to accept fate

Remember that the only fascinating subject...

... is love

I might as well walk

- Wait, I meant to tell you - Don't say it!

- I'll take care of the paper - I'm sure

Say no to corruption! Say no to corruption!

Get your daily paper! Close-fought election results!

Election results! New victim in gang war!

Get your evening paper!

The police are everywhere. They'll spot us. We'll never make it

- Come on. Do as I say - We'll never make it

He's with a girl who's dressed in yellow

Her dress, coat, scarf...

Yellow from head to toe

- What's she up to? - We want him, not her

So you're celebrating our victory

- Have a drink - I'm in a hurry, I...

I'm taking a boat. I'm looking for it

It's difficult to get through this crowd

Don't be afraid

Give me my ticket and passport

Get on the boat and wait for me

This is a surprise. Are you sailing?

- I have to go - Me too. Let me help you

Let's go together

It's my first time. I hear it's easier when there's two of us

We'd have fun if it wasn't for the rain

The clients would show up

Did you get the van?

No, I can't pay the fine to get it out of the pound

How about Charlotte?

No, that's a dessert

- And Juliette? - Too romantic

- We can't leave the child nameless - We'll see

I hope she finds true love

And Laure?

Did she go with Samson?