1 00:00:03,000 --> 00:00:08,000 Subtitle translation and adjustment: Li Tiejiang, Di Translated according to CC new version Blu-ray English subtitles Some entries refer to rainsoundwy version of online subtitles 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 "The Flower of Evil" [French] Written by Charles Baudelaire Translated by Guo Hongan Guangxi Normal University Press 3 00:00:34,500 --> 00:00:42,500 Jeanne Dielman Brussels, 1080 Commercial Street 23 4 00:01:01,980 --> 00:01:08,570 Screenwriter/Director Chantel Anne Ackerman 5 00:02:15,980 --> 00:02:18,030 - hello - hello 6 00:04:09,260 --> 00:04:11,770 So, see you next week 7 00:15:49,750 --> 00:15:51,880 Don’t read while eating 8 00:19:38,020 --> 00:19:40,110 - Is it delicious? - Yeah, it's delicious. 9 00:19:58,750 --> 00:20:02,970 I put half less water than last time So it will taste better 10 00:21:28,380 --> 00:21:31,640 Are you uncomfortable eating so little? 11 00:22:25,020 --> 00:22:26,784 Want some fruit? 12 00:24:00,480 --> 00:24:03,620 aunt fernand Letter from Canada 13 00:24:44,040 --> 00:24:45,750 I'll read it to you 14 00:25:02,280 --> 00:25:04,430 Dear Jeanne and Sylvain 15 00:25:04,500 --> 00:25:07,920 sorry I couldn't reply quickly enough 16 00:25:07,928 --> 00:25:10,860 I think of you and Belgium often 17 00:25:11,020 --> 00:25:15,232 But I got busy after school started 18 00:25:15,240 --> 00:25:18,530 Time flies, and it’s winter again in the blink of an eye 19 00:25:18,700 --> 00:25:22,160 It's snowing a lot here I rarely go out 20 00:25:22,160 --> 00:25:26,416 The road condition is very bad None of the children went to school last Friday 21 00:25:26,410 --> 00:25:29,540 most of my time all stay at home 22 00:25:29,540 --> 00:25:32,920 In this weather, I don’t have a car when I go out Just get stuck in the snow 23 00:25:32,920 --> 00:25:36,210 Jack said he would teach me how to drive next year 24 00:25:36,210 --> 00:25:39,328 It's too far to go back and forth from here 25 00:25:39,330 --> 00:25:43,872 He said that since he arrived in Canada You should just follow the local customs 26 00:25:43,870 --> 00:25:47,390 All women here drive But I'm afraid I won't be able to learn 27 00:25:47,520 --> 00:25:51,248 The car outside now They are all covered tightly with snow 28 00:25:51,250 --> 00:25:53,400 children here All good and strong 29 00:25:53,410 --> 00:25:55,312 True Canadian just like jack 30 00:25:55,424 --> 00:25:59,312 I'm worried that Jian is too tall But all in all, she's pretty good 31 00:25:59,376 --> 00:26:02,016 i hope you Come see them this summer 32 00:26:02,080 --> 00:26:06,080 We have a large guest room Sylvain can sleep with his brother and sister 33 00:26:06,090 --> 00:26:08,670 Jack thinks you should remarry 34 00:26:08,680 --> 00:26:10,760 maybe we can Let me introduce you 35 00:26:10,770 --> 00:26:13,460 you are so beautiful Shouldn't live alone 36 00:26:13,470 --> 00:26:16,250 It’s been 6 years since George passed away 37 00:26:16,260 --> 00:26:20,300 We know you are strong You also said that you want to live alone 38 00:26:20,310 --> 00:26:22,760 Don't want to complain about anything 39 00:26:22,770 --> 00:26:26,440 But sometimes, I think of you I can't help crying 40 00:26:26,450 --> 00:26:29,872 Okay, Jack is coming home soon I still have to prepare meals 41 00:26:29,880 --> 00:26:32,350 I give you both my most sincere hugs 42 00:26:32,360 --> 00:26:34,900 Love you sister and aunt, Fernand 43 00:26:35,020 --> 00:26:40,400 PS: Birthday gift for Jeanne I sent it by sea last month 44 00:27:01,970 --> 00:27:04,800 I want to know what gift 45 00:27:06,970 --> 00:27:09,140 Do you want to go to Canada? 46 00:27:22,176 --> 00:27:24,950 "The Enemy" ——Charles Baudelaire 47 00:27:26,080 --> 00:27:29,830 My youth is a dark storm 48 00:27:30,240 --> 00:27:33,830 The stars are dotted, leaking out the bright sunshine 49 00:27:34,336 --> 00:27:37,710 Lightning strikes and rain caused such devastation 50 00:27:38,864 --> 00:27:42,510 In the garden, red fruits are sparse and bright 51 00:27:43,630 --> 00:27:46,970 I have now Touching the autumn of thoughts 52 00:27:47,296 --> 00:27:49,568 I now... 53 00:27:50,256 --> 00:27:51,520 shovel 54 00:27:51,680 --> 00:27:55,520 I have to use a shovel and a rake now 55 00:27:55,744 --> 00:27:59,440 waterlogged soil Backfill again 56 00:28:00,496 --> 00:28:04,720 - because - Because it is as big as a cave filled with tombs 57 00:28:04,752 --> 00:28:06,360 Come again 58 00:28:06,570 --> 00:28:09,530 "The Enemy" ——Charles Baudelaire 59 00:28:10,870 --> 00:28:14,000 My youth is a dark storm 60 00:28:14,210 --> 00:28:17,750 The stars are dotted, leaking out the bright sunshine 61 00:28:19,312 --> 00:28:23,420 - Lightning strike - Lightning strikes and rain caused such devastation 62 00:28:23,590 --> 00:28:26,720 In the garden, red fruits are sparse and bright 63 00:28:26,890 --> 00:28:29,600 I have now Touching the autumn of thoughts 64 00:28:29,664 --> 00:28:32,850 I have to use a shovel and a rake now 65 00:28:32,970 --> 00:28:35,810 waterlogged soil Backfill again 66 00:28:35,984 --> 00:28:38,896 Because it is as big as a tomb filled with caves 67 00:28:41,730 --> 00:28:44,240 your accent More and more authentic 68 00:28:44,400 --> 00:28:47,860 yes i can even Pronounce the "R" sound like Yang 69 00:28:47,990 --> 00:28:50,592 My classmates are not very good Making fun of me 70 00:28:50,810 --> 00:28:52,016 Maybe... 71 00:28:52,740 --> 00:28:56,040 But no one forces you to go to a Flemish school (Flemish: one of the two ethnic groups in Belgium) 72 00:28:56,540 --> 00:28:58,710 Yes, I understand, your friend 73 00:29:16,890 --> 00:29:20,610 can you be like me Pronounce the "R" sound? 74 00:30:15,080 --> 00:30:18,410 Now please enjoy, "Piano Piece No. 26: Bagatelle" 75 00:30:18,420 --> 00:30:21,330 Op 126, A minor, by Beethoven 76 00:30:21,460 --> 00:30:25,300 "To Alice" Performer: Suzanne Dushane 77 00:31:43,620 --> 00:31:45,670 come here 78 00:31:57,050 --> 00:31:59,560 - Do you want to be longer? - Yes 79 00:32:19,712 --> 00:32:21,790 The line is almost running out 80 00:33:37,216 --> 00:33:40,160 - Today is Tuesday? - Yes 81 00:39:46,400 --> 00:39:49,480 Reading books all the time like your dad 82 00:39:49,536 --> 00:39:52,190 You always say that... 83 00:39:52,480 --> 00:39:55,280 How did you meet dad? 84 00:39:55,740 --> 00:39:57,950 Why did I suddenly remember Ask this? 85 00:39:58,032 --> 00:39:59,920 Speaking of here The word "miracle" 86 00:40:00,032 --> 00:40:04,420 Aunt Fernand always said It's a miracle she met Jack 87 00:40:04,540 --> 00:40:08,288 Yes, in 1944, he came to liberate us 88 00:40:08,320 --> 00:40:10,960 they send us Chewing gum and chocolate 89 00:40:11,120 --> 00:40:13,670 We give them flowers 90 00:40:13,888 --> 00:40:17,200 Me and your dad We met after the U.S. Army left. 91 00:40:17,210 --> 00:40:20,704 I was living with my aunt at the time Because my parents died 92 00:40:20,992 --> 00:40:24,730 One Saturday, a female friend and I Go to Cambrai Park 93 00:40:24,816 --> 00:40:26,944 What was the weather that day? I don't remember 94 00:40:27,230 --> 00:40:32,110 That friend knows him That friend, you saw it in the photo 95 00:40:32,940 --> 00:40:34,700 after that we are together 96 00:40:34,720 --> 00:40:38,370 I was a bill clerk at the time The salary is pitiful 97 00:40:38,512 --> 00:40:42,128 Living with my aunts is boring I don't really want to get married 98 00:40:42,130 --> 00:40:46,800 But the aunts say everyone has to get married 99 00:40:47,248 --> 00:40:50,288 They always say: "He is very nice and rich..." 100 00:40:50,290 --> 00:40:52,630 "He will make you happy." 101 00:40:52,768 --> 00:40:54,970 But I still hesitate 102 00:40:55,260 --> 00:41:00,430 I just want to have it A life of my own, with a child 103 00:41:01,104 --> 00:41:05,890 Later, his business suddenly failed Then we got married 104 00:41:06,560 --> 00:41:09,150 such a thing often happens after war 105 00:41:09,744 --> 00:41:11,664 But then, the aunts said... 106 00:41:11,712 --> 00:41:14,448 Beautiful girl like me Should find a better one 107 00:41:14,450 --> 00:41:17,840 Find someone who can give it to me better life man 108 00:41:17,860 --> 00:41:22,330 They said he was ugly and not very good but i don't listen 109 00:41:23,540 --> 00:41:27,160 If he is ugly Do you still want to have sex with him? 110 00:41:28,120 --> 00:41:32,130 Ugly or not, it doesn't matter 111 00:41:32,250 --> 00:41:35,590 Besides, having sex with him is just a secondary thing. 112 00:41:35,720 --> 00:41:39,010 then i had you Besides, he's not ugly either 113 00:41:39,040 --> 00:41:41,470 Have you ever thought about remarrying? 114 00:41:41,970 --> 00:41:44,640 No, get used to another person? 115 00:41:45,220 --> 00:41:47,480 I mean, someone you love 116 00:41:48,810 --> 00:41:50,690 Oh, you know... 117 00:41:51,472 --> 00:41:54,150 If I were a woman... 118 00:41:54,208 --> 00:41:58,450 I will only have sex with the person I love deeply 119 00:41:58,592 --> 00:42:01,740 You don't understand, you are not a woman 120 00:42:02,128 --> 00:42:03,344 Turn off the lights? 121 00:42:03,990 --> 00:42:05,700 OK 122 00:42:06,080 --> 00:42:08,192 good night 123 00:43:05,180 --> 00:43:08,270 end of first day 124 00:55:03,810 --> 00:55:05,984 - Did you wash your hands? - Yeah 125 00:56:07,630 --> 00:56:10,460 Can you give me more today? 126 01:09:06,250 --> 01:09:08,016 - give - thank you 127 01:09:15,888 --> 01:09:18,176 - Thank you, ma'am. - Thank you, sir 128 01:09:43,840 --> 01:09:46,096 Hi ma'am, how are you? 129 01:09:46,112 --> 01:09:50,992 Very good, thank you Can the shoes be repaired tomorrow? 130 01:09:51,000 --> 01:09:55,344 Another pair my son is wearing now But there is a hole in that pair, and my feet always get wet when it rains 131 01:09:55,350 --> 01:09:58,200 All are old shoes 132 01:09:58,540 --> 01:10:01,248 - Let me see - OK 133 01:10:04,710 --> 01:10:06,976 - Do the heels also need to be repaired? - Yes 134 01:10:06,980 --> 01:10:11,080 - No problem. I'll pick it up at four o'clock tomorrow, okay? - OK 135 01:10:11,090 --> 01:10:14,720 - How is your son doing? - Not bad 136 01:10:14,730 --> 01:10:18,528 - Are you happy with him? Is he obedient? - Yes 137 01:10:18,530 --> 01:10:19,488 So good 138 01:10:19,536 --> 01:10:21,320 What can I do without him? 139 01:10:21,330 --> 01:10:24,112 Come pick it up at four o'clock tomorrow 140 01:11:17,050 --> 01:11:19,850 - Hello, long time no see - hello 141 01:11:19,860 --> 01:11:21,960 Come for a cup of coffee in the afternoon? 142 01:11:22,120 --> 01:11:25,840 Not today, maybe next week 143 01:11:25,850 --> 01:11:28,720 - Then make an appointment next time - Okay, see you later. 144 01:18:22,704 --> 01:18:24,500 - hello - hello 145 01:23:31,136 --> 01:23:32,176 give 146 01:23:32,190 --> 01:23:34,400 - Haven't eaten yet? - Not yet 147 01:23:34,650 --> 01:23:36,650 What's for dinner tonight? 148 01:23:36,780 --> 01:23:39,792 Wednesday fried veal with peas and carrots 149 01:23:39,824 --> 01:23:43,030 I don't know either What to eat today 150 01:23:43,104 --> 01:23:48,240 Myself, some bread and butter is enough 151 01:23:48,352 --> 01:23:51,312 Since I started smoking My appetite is gone 152 01:23:51,320 --> 01:23:56,210 But the kids have to eat meat. I went to the butcher shop and bought some 153 01:23:56,432 --> 01:23:58,992 There's a long queue there 154 01:23:59,380 --> 01:24:04,704 In the past I always felt Go early to avoid the queue, or go later 155 01:24:04,736 --> 01:24:10,680 This time, I want to see what others are buying Then decide what to buy 156 01:24:10,810 --> 01:24:13,060 But instead Makes me very depressed 157 01:24:13,850 --> 01:24:16,464 A woman asked for minced meat 158 01:24:16,470 --> 01:24:19,856 I thought: She’s going to make meatloaf, right? 159 01:24:19,900 --> 01:24:23,030 But I just made it yesterday, with applesauce 160 01:24:23,088 --> 01:24:26,830 And then I thought: No, that's stupid. She should make meatballs 161 01:24:27,184 --> 01:24:28,790 Very confused... 162 01:24:28,910 --> 01:24:33,870 By the time I got to the queue, I still hadn’t decided what to buy. 163 01:24:34,496 --> 01:24:38,590 Finally, I still want it The same thing as the woman in front of me. 164 01:24:38,832 --> 01:24:42,550 I bought 2 pounds of veal for 300 francs 165 01:24:43,328 --> 01:24:47,760 This is enough to last two days Besides, we don’t like veal 166 01:24:47,930 --> 01:24:52,624 The children won't eat it And others say that veal lacks vitamins 167 01:24:52,720 --> 01:24:56,770 You can't eat fish either That thing will kill you 168 01:24:57,888 --> 01:25:00,992 I hope they Eat at school every day 169 01:25:01,080 --> 01:25:06,544 But my husband thinks the school food is not good Moreover, the children’s development is relatively poor compared to their peers. 170 01:25:06,624 --> 01:25:10,200 I have the final say... 171 01:25:12,000 --> 01:25:15,120 But he won't be home next week 172 01:25:15,290 --> 01:25:17,552 I'm going to miss him, you know? 173 01:25:17,616 --> 01:25:20,080 I'll go to my mom's house 174 01:25:20,090 --> 01:25:25,590 Children have to get used to being in school Eat with other kids, it's better 175 01:25:25,720 --> 01:25:27,800 my husband I can't complain anymore 176 01:25:28,288 --> 01:25:30,656 Does your son eat at school? 177 01:25:30,720 --> 01:25:33,152 Yes, he is not picky about food 178 01:25:33,168 --> 01:25:35,184 My husband is not picky about food either 179 01:25:35,232 --> 01:25:38,150 My husband isn't picky either, but the kids... 180 01:25:38,400 --> 01:25:41,320 There's nothing you can do difficult to avoid 181 01:25:43,152 --> 01:25:45,200 So you have to get used to it 182 01:25:45,450 --> 01:25:46,880 Then I'm leaving 183 01:25:47,610 --> 01:25:49,160 - Goodbye - Goodbye 184 01:29:25,936 --> 01:29:27,420 Please... 185 01:29:28,528 --> 01:29:32,608 Is there a thread of this color, madam? 186 01:29:34,380 --> 01:29:37,056 I think it's that one 187 01:29:39,890 --> 01:29:42,448 - This color? - Yes 188 01:29:53,190 --> 01:29:54,740 Yes, this is it 189 01:30:08,336 --> 01:30:09,504 thank you 190 01:30:46,700 --> 01:30:47,872 thank you 191 01:33:32,960 --> 01:33:34,620 Walk slowly, madam 192 01:35:39,840 --> 01:35:41,290 - hello - hello 193 01:37:10,016 --> 01:37:11,552 See you on Thursday 194 01:42:25,710 --> 01:42:26,710 madam 195 01:42:34,992 --> 01:42:37,330 I want a bag of potatoes 196 01:42:45,402 --> 01:42:46,385 give 197 01:42:47,105 --> 01:42:48,371 thank you 198 01:48:36,042 --> 01:48:37,350 mom 199 01:48:44,804 --> 01:48:46,450 Your hair is messed up 200 01:48:46,640 --> 01:48:49,333 I forgot the potatoes overcooked 201 01:49:54,730 --> 01:49:56,730 Don’t read while eating 202 01:51:38,960 --> 01:51:41,040 Have to wait a while 203 01:51:41,977 --> 01:51:45,420 Meat and vegetables simmered 204 01:52:29,920 --> 01:52:32,260 It'll be fine soon 205 01:52:45,610 --> 01:52:49,190 I didn't make mashed potatoes Let's eat tomorrow 206 01:53:32,422 --> 01:53:35,990 You must be hungry You swam in the morning 207 01:53:37,410 --> 01:53:39,888 I didn’t swim, and neither did Yang 208 01:53:39,911 --> 01:53:41,450 Why? 209 01:53:41,750 --> 01:53:44,160 Yang wants to accompany me 210 01:53:44,400 --> 01:53:48,080 I said I had a headache, so we went to the infirmary. 211 01:53:48,210 --> 01:53:50,590 We have a swimming test today 212 01:53:50,710 --> 01:53:53,130 I don't like you doing this 213 01:54:11,137 --> 01:54:13,355 I should give Aunt Fernand wrote back 214 01:54:14,000 --> 01:54:16,530 The potatoes should be cooked 215 01:57:25,955 --> 01:57:28,720 Aren't you going to listen to the radio tonight? 216 01:57:28,924 --> 01:57:30,390 Immediately 217 01:58:44,444 --> 01:58:47,550 What's wrong? Does radio influence you? 218 01:58:47,920 --> 01:58:49,822 Maybe because of this singer 219 01:58:49,880 --> 01:58:54,180 Actually I don't know what to write 220 02:01:09,264 --> 02:01:12,544 Are we still going out tonight? Eat very late 221 02:01:12,688 --> 02:01:14,096 Of course 222 02:03:31,648 --> 02:03:36,160 if you want I'll call Yang when I get home tomorrow and come have some snacks. 223 02:03:37,072 --> 02:03:39,648 I bet he's in love The nurse in the infirmary 224 02:03:39,728 --> 02:03:43,328 He didn't come back by car with me today He said he had something to do 225 02:03:43,456 --> 02:03:47,730 Later I passed by the school and he was still there 226 02:03:48,976 --> 02:03:51,984 he bought a book It's all about things like... 227 02:03:52,080 --> 02:03:54,320 Orgasm, sexual excitement something like that 228 02:03:54,608 --> 02:03:59,990 He said we have reached the age where we are interested in women He has no interest in young girls 229 02:04:00,304 --> 02:04:05,450 He also said that a man’s genitals are like a sword. The deeper you go, the happier you are 230 02:04:05,712 --> 02:04:07,830 I said: "Swords can hurt people." 231 02:04:07,950 --> 02:04:11,170 He said, "Yeah, but like a flame." 232 02:04:11,472 --> 02:04:13,472 If so Where does the feeling of pleasure come from? 233 02:04:13,760 --> 02:04:16,050 There's no point in talking about this 234 02:04:16,272 --> 02:04:19,670 when i was 10 He told me everything 235 02:04:19,920 --> 02:04:23,168 I asked, “What? Dad did that to mom? " 236 02:04:23,232 --> 02:04:27,600 I hated my dad for months after that I even want to die 237 02:04:27,920 --> 02:04:30,980 Later my father died I think that was God's punishment for him 238 02:04:31,216 --> 02:04:33,650 I don't believe it now either God 239 02:04:33,904 --> 02:04:36,730 He said to do that Not just for giving birth to me 240 02:04:36,760 --> 02:04:40,384 Later I Pretend to have a nightmare and call you 241 02:04:40,480 --> 02:04:45,120 In this way, dad can't Penetrating your body 242 02:04:45,360 --> 02:04:47,200 It doesn't matter 243 02:04:47,536 --> 02:04:49,712 It's too late, I turned off the light 244 02:04:50,480 --> 02:04:51,952 OK 245 02:04:52,960 --> 02:04:54,170 mom 246 02:04:54,290 --> 02:04:57,088 It's late, Sylvain, go to sleep 247 02:04:57,152 --> 02:04:58,176 good night 248 02:05:50,930 --> 02:05:53,930 End of the second day 249 02:13:14,672 --> 02:13:17,040 - Did you wash your hands? - washed 250 02:13:24,432 --> 02:13:26,016 The button is open 251 02:14:59,328 --> 02:15:00,730 Sylvain 252 02:22:29,168 --> 02:22:31,310 - Sold out? - No more? 253 02:23:50,304 --> 02:23:52,576 half loaf of bread 254 02:23:52,720 --> 02:23:55,248 - Do you have a bag? - Yes 255 02:24:07,320 --> 02:24:08,860 Is there a bag? 256 02:24:09,072 --> 02:24:10,860 I want a new one 257 02:24:18,272 --> 02:24:20,608 - 10 francs 50 centimes - thank you 258 02:24:35,264 --> 02:24:36,928 thank you 259 02:24:36,944 --> 02:24:38,864 Goodbye, madam 260 02:51:59,824 --> 02:52:01,600 - hello - hello 261 02:52:02,464 --> 02:52:03,460 thank you 262 02:52:49,280 --> 02:52:54,512 This little guy is so cute 263 02:54:46,360 --> 02:54:49,950 What's the matter, little one? 264 02:57:23,100 --> 02:57:26,512 - Thanks and bye - Goodbye 265 02:58:58,490 --> 02:59:00,288 Miss? 266 02:59:03,184 --> 02:59:04,620 hello madam 267 02:59:05,056 --> 02:59:08,790 Do you have such buttons? 268 02:59:09,090 --> 02:59:11,960 I looked for it but couldn't find it 269 02:59:13,552 --> 02:59:16,080 - This kind? - No 270 02:59:16,240 --> 02:59:20,980 - different - Then no more, sorry. 271 02:59:21,390 --> 02:59:23,100 ok bye 272 02:59:42,490 --> 02:59:45,370 they are hard to find 273 02:59:45,380 --> 02:59:48,420 This is my sister Fernand Sent from Canada 274 02:59:48,768 --> 02:59:52,920 She gave it to me a few years ago Sylvain is just wearing it now 275 02:59:53,168 --> 02:59:55,260 It was too big to wear at that time 276 02:59:55,824 --> 02:59:57,760 when he was six 277 02:59:57,770 --> 03:00:00,192 My sister goes back to Belgium Stayed for three months 278 03:00:00,608 --> 03:00:04,140 He sleeps in the same room as us At that time, my husband was still 279 03:00:05,792 --> 03:00:10,336 She and Jonathan slept on the couch She called him "Jon." 280 03:00:11,150 --> 03:00:14,768 At that time, Jon was 5 years old But he's taller and stronger than Sylvain 281 03:00:15,120 --> 03:00:21,200 How about I write a letter and ask her for one? I guess they have all been discontinued. 282 03:00:21,210 --> 03:00:26,928 People say Europe is five years behind America So I thought I could still find it 283 03:00:27,024 --> 03:00:31,600 I'm afraid I can't find it I'd better replace everything. 284 03:00:31,664 --> 03:00:37,312 This way, the clothes will look like new Like just getting a haircut 285 03:01:00,144 --> 03:01:02,624 I've never seen this kind of button 286 03:01:04,240 --> 03:01:07,904 Why don't you go look for it in the square? There might be some. 287 03:02:08,704 --> 03:02:11,340 - Madam? - Isn't Giselle here? 288 03:02:11,350 --> 03:02:13,310 She gets off work at four o'clock 289 03:02:13,536 --> 03:02:15,810 Then have a cup of coffee 290 03:03:01,584 --> 03:03:03,030 Please use it slowly, ma'am.