1 00:00:00,680 --> 00:00:05,231 Sofiko CHIAURELI Buba KIKABIDZE 2 00:00:05,400 --> 00:00:08,437 in a film by Georgy SHENGELAYA 3 00:00:08,600 --> 00:00:14,516 MELODIES OF THE VERIYSKI QUARTER 4 00:00:14,680 --> 00:00:15,874 Screenplay by 5 00:00:16,040 --> 00:00:18,429 Georgy SHENGELAYA Anzor SALUKVADZE 6 00:00:18,600 --> 00:00:21,319 Music by Georgy TSABADZE 7 00:00:21,480 --> 00:00:25,553 Director of Photography Alexander MGEBRISHVILI 8 00:00:25,720 --> 00:00:28,757 Production Designers - Vakhtang RURUA Eduard LAPKOVSKY 9 00:00:28,920 --> 00:00:31,798 Choreography by Yuri ZARETSKY 10 00:00:31,960 --> 00:00:34,155 Lyrics by Moris POTSKHISHVILI 11 00:00:34,320 --> 00:00:35,275 Starring 12 00:00:35,440 --> 00:00:37,908 lya NINIDZE Maya KAN KAVA 13 00:00:38,080 --> 00:00:40,071 David ABASHIDZE Erosi MANDZHGALADZE 14 00:00:40,240 --> 00:00:41,229 Zurab KIKALEISHVILI 15 00:00:41,400 --> 00:00:42,594 Alisa FREINDLIKH 16 00:00:42,760 --> 00:00:44,512 Kakhi KAVSADZE Ramaz CHKHIKVADZE 17 00:00:44,680 --> 00:00:46,159 Georgy GEGECHKORI Georgy KAVTARADZE 18 00:00:46,320 --> 00:00:47,912 Boris TSIPURIA Baadur TSULADZE 19 00:00:48,080 --> 00:00:50,958 20 00:01:25,760 --> 00:01:30,436 A GEORGIA-FILM Studio Production 21 00:01:54,760 --> 00:01:58,070 Rub-a-dub, rub-a-dub, 22 00:01:58,240 --> 00:02:00,708 Not for profit, not for gain, 23 00:02:01,840 --> 00:02:04,957 Rub-a-dub, rub-a-dub, 24 00:02:05,120 --> 00:02:07,839 Night and day, sunshine and rain! 25 00:02:08,800 --> 00:02:12,156 Starch and soap and rinse and wring, 26 00:02:12,320 --> 00:02:15,278 We'd make heaven a bright clean thing. 27 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:19,549 Happiness is like a bubble. 28 00:02:19,720 --> 00:02:22,029 It simply isn't worth our trouble. 29 00:02:48,680 --> 00:02:52,195 Rub-a-dub, rub-a-dub, 30 00:02:52,360 --> 00:02:54,874 When the sky is gray above, 31 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:58,958 It really is a work of love. 32 00:02:59,480 --> 00:03:02,916 We work for one, we work for all! 33 00:03:03,320 --> 00:03:06,630 Everybody, great or small! 34 00:03:06,920 --> 00:03:09,753 Policeman, soldier, doctor too! 35 00:03:10,600 --> 00:03:13,353 Chemist, barber, even you! 36 00:03:14,080 --> 00:03:16,913 Student, merchant, family man. 37 00:03:36,080 --> 00:03:39,356 Clean them up as best we can. 38 00:03:39,520 --> 00:03:41,078 We wash for all: 39 00:03:41,240 --> 00:03:42,832 For poor people, their socks. 40 00:03:43,000 --> 00:03:45,070 For the rich, their togs, 41 00:03:48,440 --> 00:03:50,954 For a clergyman, his cassock. 42 00:03:52,640 --> 00:03:56,235 We wash for a baker, 43 00:03:57,440 --> 00:03:59,192 A workman and a dressmaker. 44 00:03:59,360 --> 00:04:02,511 And even a noble lord Cleanliness won't hurt. 45 00:04:52,040 --> 00:04:55,430 Rub-a-dub, rub-a-dub, 46 00:04:55,720 --> 00:04:58,473 Night and day, sunshine and rain. 47 00:04:59,000 --> 00:05:02,390 Starch and soap and rinse and wring, 48 00:05:02,560 --> 00:05:05,552 We'd make heaven a bright clean thing. 49 00:05:06,040 --> 00:05:09,555 When the sky is gray above, 50 00:05:09,880 --> 00:05:12,519 It really is a work of love. 51 00:05:13,000 --> 00:05:18,279 We work for one, we work for all! 52 00:05:19,040 --> 00:05:21,713 Everybody, great or small! 53 00:05:42,480 --> 00:05:45,916 Soap and water, 54 00:05:46,320 --> 00:05:48,914 The best cure. 55 00:05:49,320 --> 00:05:51,390 Not one medicine can do more! 56 00:05:51,560 --> 00:05:55,189 Cleanliness and hygiene both 57 00:05:55,440 --> 00:05:57,795 Are more than the Hippocratic oath! 58 00:06:25,720 --> 00:06:28,792 So all hail to cleanliness, 59 00:06:29,200 --> 00:06:31,998 And to those 60 00:06:32,760 --> 00:06:36,230 Whose clothes 61 00:06:36,480 --> 00:06:39,677 Are neatly pressed! 62 00:06:55,160 --> 00:06:58,391 Clean and bright, 63 00:06:58,680 --> 00:07:01,752 You're an angel of light. 64 00:07:02,320 --> 00:07:05,790 With a neat negligee, 65 00:07:06,040 --> 00:07:08,554 You're worth what they pay. 66 00:07:35,880 --> 00:07:41,830 Dirty clothes mean misery. 67 00:07:43,040 --> 00:07:48,990 When they're clean, a man feels free! 68 00:07:50,240 --> 00:07:56,190 But when the soul has got a stain, 69 00:07:57,480 --> 00:08:03,430 Washing won't take it out again. 70 00:09:06,080 --> 00:09:07,149 Good morning, little butterflies! 71 00:09:09,840 --> 00:09:10,556 Good morning! 72 00:09:11,920 --> 00:09:13,717 Auntie Vardo, have a seat. 73 00:09:16,360 --> 00:09:18,715 What's this strange dance? 74 00:09:19,320 --> 00:09:20,150 The Quadrille! 75 00:09:20,320 --> 00:09:23,869 Maro watched the rich people dance it, and taught me to. 76 00:09:24,040 --> 00:09:27,237 Our mother always said she'd like us to be ballerinas. 77 00:09:27,400 --> 00:09:30,710 You're real artists, a spot of makeup and you'll be the real thing. 78 00:09:38,840 --> 00:09:41,195 Today the dancing class opens. 79 00:09:41,360 --> 00:09:44,397 Papa said he'd pay to send us there if they think we're talented. 80 00:09:45,040 --> 00:09:48,077 The Professor's an Italian. His name is lnnocenti. 81 00:09:48,240 --> 00:09:52,392 So Maro and I learned this dance, just the way they dance it. 82 00:09:52,920 --> 00:09:54,512 Come on, watch us! 83 00:10:24,840 --> 00:10:26,956 Look what I've got here. 84 00:10:33,240 --> 00:10:34,719 Oh, it's lovely! 85 00:10:34,920 --> 00:10:36,069 And whose are they? 86 00:10:36,240 --> 00:10:37,673 It's none of your business, whose. 87 00:10:38,880 --> 00:10:41,758 All you have to do is try not to tear and spoil them. 88 00:10:41,960 --> 00:10:44,918 Wear them when you go to your audition. 89 00:10:54,680 --> 00:10:57,717 We're all just visiting here, 90 00:10:57,960 --> 00:11:00,872 When we're gone, others will appear. 91 00:11:03,920 --> 00:11:06,912 We should bring joy to each other, 92 00:11:07,240 --> 00:11:09,674 What else is there to do? 93 00:11:11,360 --> 00:11:14,272 Oh, I hate so much 94 00:11:15,040 --> 00:11:17,918 Cunning and hypocritical men! 95 00:11:18,640 --> 00:11:21,359 I won't accept bread from such, 96 00:11:22,240 --> 00:11:24,993 I'd rather die of starvation. 97 00:11:42,520 --> 00:11:45,398 When the table is being laid, 98 00:11:45,640 --> 00:11:48,234 My soul feels happy. 99 00:11:49,720 --> 00:11:52,632 For a glass of wine, 100 00:11:53,000 --> 00:11:55,639 I'd give all worldly treasures. 101 00:11:57,200 --> 00:11:59,873 I'll make myselfa plough, 102 00:12:00,800 --> 00:12:03,519 In it I'll harness a fish, 103 00:12:04,760 --> 00:12:07,593 I'll plough and sow in water, 104 00:12:08,240 --> 00:12:10,515 And harvest in the sea. 105 00:13:35,680 --> 00:13:37,432 What a man! He can do anything! 106 00:13:37,600 --> 00:13:38,828 You bet! 107 00:13:55,600 --> 00:13:58,876 Papa. Papa! Come here! Hurry! 108 00:14:05,440 --> 00:14:08,398 Papa, have you forgotten that today's our dance examination? 109 00:14:08,560 --> 00:14:11,393 And who are these young ladies? So lovely and all dressed up. 110 00:14:12,120 --> 00:14:15,237 Auntie Vardo says that we look like the Czar's daughters. 111 00:14:15,880 --> 00:14:18,030 So it's her who dressed you up like this? 112 00:14:24,840 --> 00:14:26,239 Where're you going, Pavle? 113 00:14:27,040 --> 00:14:30,112 Don't leave like that. Have another for the road. 114 00:14:30,280 --> 00:14:31,918 All the best! 115 00:14:32,960 --> 00:14:36,396 My little butterflies are waiting to take me home. 116 00:15:12,880 --> 00:15:13,869 Grazie. 117 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:30,914 Quadrille! 118 00:16:42,440 --> 00:16:45,750 Bravo! Bravo! Bravissimo! 119 00:16:47,640 --> 00:16:49,995 Beautiful! Beautiful! 120 00:16:55,280 --> 00:16:57,316 Now do itjust as I tell you. 121 00:16:58,240 --> 00:17:00,674 Point, point, point. 122 00:17:12,120 --> 00:17:13,155 Good. 123 00:17:25,200 --> 00:17:27,919 Your hand, your hand, there! 124 00:17:41,440 --> 00:17:42,475 Alissa! 125 00:17:42,680 --> 00:17:45,433 Yes, yes, absolutely charming! 126 00:17:55,280 --> 00:17:58,238 - And where're your parents? - Yes, yes. 127 00:18:00,840 --> 00:18:01,875 Papa. Papa! 128 00:18:02,040 --> 00:18:03,359 What are you waiting for? 129 00:18:03,520 --> 00:18:05,192 Come in! Quick! 130 00:18:06,640 --> 00:18:08,835 Ithinkthey liked us! 131 00:18:31,920 --> 00:18:33,592 Excuse me, who are you? 132 00:18:35,360 --> 00:18:36,429 L'm the father. 133 00:18:38,440 --> 00:18:42,797 So these charming talented creatures are yours? 134 00:18:43,280 --> 00:18:47,717 Yes, they grew up without their mother. They really love dancing. 135 00:18:48,520 --> 00:18:50,636 Yes, they can dance, that's obvious. 136 00:18:50,840 --> 00:18:52,990 Only these classes cost money. 137 00:18:53,680 --> 00:18:55,432 How much money? 138 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:58,275 Courses in ballet are... 139 00:18:59,000 --> 00:19:00,319 Fifty rubles. 140 00:19:00,880 --> 00:19:02,552 That's a minimum. 141 00:19:06,640 --> 00:19:07,755 Excuse me. 142 00:19:09,280 --> 00:19:10,429 My mistake. 143 00:19:13,480 --> 00:19:15,118 You misunderstood us. 144 00:19:15,280 --> 00:19:18,431 We would do it with great pleasure, but you must understand... 145 00:19:18,600 --> 00:19:21,273 We admired your girls, but... 146 00:19:27,000 --> 00:19:28,797 What did they say? 147 00:19:29,880 --> 00:19:32,997 The higher you go up the ladder, the farther there is to fall. 148 00:20:05,680 --> 00:20:07,716 Good evening, Auntie Vardo. 149 00:20:12,800 --> 00:20:16,270 Well, my little grasshoppers, did he like the two of you? 150 00:20:24,200 --> 00:20:25,918 He praised us. 151 00:20:26,080 --> 00:20:28,992 We danced very nicely and your dresses looked great, 152 00:20:29,160 --> 00:20:30,434 but anyway... 153 00:20:31,200 --> 00:20:32,519 What do you mean? 154 00:20:35,120 --> 00:20:36,314 They won't accept us, 155 00:20:36,480 --> 00:20:39,517 it's so expensive. Papa could never pay it. 156 00:20:39,680 --> 00:20:43,798 He says he can't make that much in all his life. 157 00:20:44,240 --> 00:20:46,390 Wait. How much do they want? 158 00:20:47,280 --> 00:20:51,159 As much as 50 rubles, and not a kopeck less. 159 00:20:52,160 --> 00:20:53,878 Oh, fifty rubles! 160 00:21:08,800 --> 00:21:12,270 So if you don't have any money you're not supposed to dance? 161 00:21:12,680 --> 00:21:14,033 Right, Auntie Vardo. 162 00:21:19,640 --> 00:21:21,915 And you're not supposed to make your bed, too? 163 00:21:29,560 --> 00:21:32,233 And not supposed to wash the dishes? 164 00:21:32,600 --> 00:21:34,636 And clean up the house? 165 00:21:39,200 --> 00:21:40,235 Catch it! 166 00:21:40,680 --> 00:21:42,955 This is for you and this for you. 167 00:21:54,400 --> 00:21:55,515 Where's your father? 168 00:21:56,920 --> 00:22:00,959 We haven't seen him since he brought us home yesterday. 169 00:22:11,200 --> 00:22:14,954 I've wandered everywhere in search of happiness, 170 00:22:15,280 --> 00:22:18,875 But found nothing but sorrow. 171 00:22:22,640 --> 00:22:26,110 There's so much trouble in the world 172 00:22:26,520 --> 00:22:29,796 That the sky would have turned black. 173 00:22:36,120 --> 00:22:39,749 The wheel of fortune is turning... 174 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:44,391 Time flows, time flies, 175 00:22:44,960 --> 00:22:48,589 Time turns us to dust. 176 00:22:49,040 --> 00:22:53,352 Who will understand us? 177 00:22:53,920 --> 00:22:57,390 Who will heal our wounds? 178 00:23:02,720 --> 00:23:06,474 The wheel of fortune is turning... 179 00:23:11,760 --> 00:23:15,594 Where am I to look for the answer? 180 00:23:15,840 --> 00:23:19,435 O Lord, open Your eyes! 181 00:23:22,920 --> 00:23:26,674 Take a look at my life, 182 00:23:26,960 --> 00:23:30,669 And You will burn with shame. 183 00:24:31,640 --> 00:24:33,392 Good evening, Papa dear. 184 00:24:42,880 --> 00:24:46,395 What's going on? Why aren't you at the landownefls? 185 00:24:46,720 --> 00:24:48,995 L'm not going back to Aha-Georq again. 186 00:24:49,160 --> 00:24:52,550 What are you saying? Don't even think of it! 187 00:24:52,760 --> 00:24:55,274 Iam not, I'd rather be dead! 188 00:24:55,440 --> 00:24:58,637 All that wood l'm supposed to carry around is just too heavy! 189 00:24:59,320 --> 00:25:02,630 What's that? They make you carry wood? 190 00:25:11,160 --> 00:25:13,230 Yesterday night some wood was brought to them, 191 00:25:13,440 --> 00:25:15,670 and they unloaded it by the fence. 192 00:25:16,600 --> 00:25:18,750 When Aha-Georq saw it, he got mad and said: 193 00:25:18,920 --> 00:25:21,992 “Even if you have to work all night, you'll put it all in the shed.“ 194 00:25:22,160 --> 00:25:25,357 It was too heavy, I only moved half of it. 195 00:25:25,560 --> 00:25:27,391 Was I supposed to overstrain myself? 196 00:25:29,240 --> 00:25:31,435 So I gave up, and I ran back here. 197 00:25:41,240 --> 00:25:45,199 Yes, Vardo, whatever you tried, it didn't get us anywhere. 198 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:49,549 Every hand is against us, even the hand of God. 199 00:25:54,280 --> 00:25:56,236 Don't blame the Almighty, Pavle! 200 00:25:58,400 --> 00:26:01,915 He looks down even on poor people like us. 201 00:26:04,200 --> 00:26:07,510 And why should a man with two daughters like yours complain? 202 00:26:07,800 --> 00:26:11,554 One of these days they may get the better of the Czar's children. 203 00:27:08,480 --> 00:27:14,430 Moon in the sky, are you angry with me? 204 00:27:15,080 --> 00:27:20,438 You're cold and serene. 205 00:27:21,480 --> 00:27:26,998 What do you know of the state l'm in? 206 00:27:27,640 --> 00:27:32,156 You can't understand my sorrow. 207 00:27:33,920 --> 00:27:39,870 You'd better throw light on my way 208 00:27:40,360 --> 00:27:45,309 And protect me from the evil eye. 209 00:27:46,920 --> 00:27:53,314 Yes, I have to take a sin upon my soul, 210 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:59,916 In order to do a good deed. 211 00:28:01,040 --> 00:28:06,114 Your cold light 212 00:28:06,840 --> 00:28:12,517 Cannot dry up human tears. 213 00:28:13,520 --> 00:28:19,038 You better hide behind the clouds 214 00:28:19,520 --> 00:28:25,231 And not betray me. 215 00:28:25,920 --> 00:28:31,517 Look the other way 216 00:28:32,120 --> 00:28:37,956 And don't ask why l'm sinning. 217 00:28:38,520 --> 00:28:44,868 And if the Lord calls me to account, 218 00:28:45,560 --> 00:28:52,432 I won't be making excuses. 219 00:30:37,640 --> 00:30:42,156 Maro, wake up! Look at the huge fire burning in the hearth! 220 00:30:49,640 --> 00:30:52,154 Oh, how lovely! It's so warm! 221 00:30:52,480 --> 00:30:55,074 Look at all the snow outside! 222 00:30:55,240 --> 00:30:56,389 So beautiful! 223 00:30:56,560 --> 00:30:59,632 And look at all the logs on Papa's cart! 224 00:31:00,200 --> 00:31:01,633 Enough to get through all winter! 225 00:31:01,800 --> 00:31:03,279 We'll be so nice and warm! 226 00:31:03,520 --> 00:31:05,078 Oh, it's so good! 227 00:31:05,240 --> 00:31:07,117 Father brought us wood. 228 00:31:07,280 --> 00:31:10,909 No one else has such a father! 229 00:31:11,080 --> 00:31:14,277 It's so bright, it's so warm! 230 00:31:14,480 --> 00:31:18,678 Oh, it's so good! Papa brought us wood! 231 00:31:20,040 --> 00:31:26,752 No cold will get to us, 232 00:31:27,600 --> 00:31:30,910 Sitting by the hearth is so nice, 233 00:31:31,400 --> 00:31:34,631 Listening to the wood crackle. 234 00:32:34,760 --> 00:32:37,194 Papa dear! Papa dear! 235 00:32:52,520 --> 00:32:56,149 Who will saw? And who will cut? 236 00:32:56,400 --> 00:32:59,756 Oak and elm, And pine and nut? 237 00:33:00,320 --> 00:33:06,190 Into quarters, and into sticks, into fives and into six. 238 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:36,355 - Who is it? - It's me, laundress Vardo. 239 00:35:39,120 --> 00:35:40,235 Ah, Vardo, is that you? 240 00:35:41,360 --> 00:35:43,237 - Good morning. - Come on in. 241 00:35:44,480 --> 00:35:47,153 What little breeze blew you in? 242 00:35:47,880 --> 00:35:51,190 And what's that? Have you caught a bird? 243 00:35:58,720 --> 00:36:01,280 - Where did you get that? - At the butcher's. 244 00:36:01,440 --> 00:36:03,396 - You mean it? - Absolutely. 245 00:36:04,520 --> 00:36:06,078 I came in, there was no one there. 246 00:36:06,240 --> 00:36:09,437 That damned Mikhaka was asleep behind the counter, so I took it. 247 00:36:11,320 --> 00:36:15,233 You'd better bite your tongue, or the whole street will soon know it. 248 00:36:15,400 --> 00:36:18,392 Oh, Vardo, you're just a jack-of-all-trades! 249 00:36:18,560 --> 00:36:20,312 I never realized it before! 250 00:36:22,760 --> 00:36:26,514 I thought you only had talent for washing. 251 00:36:27,480 --> 00:36:28,993 How much do I owe you? 252 00:36:31,520 --> 00:36:33,351 I want a fair price, notjust peanuts. 253 00:36:33,720 --> 00:36:37,679 Two rubles. It's the 4th one l'm buying today. 254 00:36:41,920 --> 00:36:44,115 - What are you doing? - l'm taking it back to the butcher. 255 00:36:44,280 --> 00:36:48,239 Take your hands off! I may as well add 20 kopecks, and that's it! 256 00:36:48,520 --> 00:36:51,114 - Five rubles. - Where are the police looking?! 257 00:36:51,280 --> 00:36:55,796 It's the first time in 20 years that I've been asked that much for a calf. 258 00:36:55,960 --> 00:36:57,109 Five rubles! 259 00:36:57,920 --> 00:37:01,674 Ifl add five more, I can buy a fur coat I've been dreaming about. 260 00:37:01,840 --> 00:37:05,196 I have to go to the mountains today, to drive back the cattle I bought. 261 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,831 What kind of coat are you keen on? 262 00:37:08,080 --> 00:37:12,119 Some good quality. You can get it for 10 or 20 rubles. 263 00:37:12,480 --> 00:37:14,948 Ah, Aha-Georq got a nice one! 264 00:37:15,480 --> 00:37:17,311 I would've given 50 for one like his. 265 00:37:17,520 --> 00:37:19,112 And you wouldn't even bargain?! 266 00:37:19,360 --> 00:37:23,194 No. I swear by my departed father! 267 00:37:24,280 --> 00:37:28,068 All right, enough about the coat. Let's get back to the calf. 268 00:37:28,240 --> 00:37:31,073 All right, I'll give you 3 rubles, and that's a deal. 269 00:37:31,240 --> 00:37:33,913 After all, you didn't have to buy it, so you're losing nothing. 270 00:37:34,120 --> 00:37:36,714 I told you 5 rubles or it's no deal! 271 00:37:36,880 --> 00:37:38,154 Don't touch it! 272 00:37:40,240 --> 00:37:43,437 You're insane! Five rubles! Five rubles! 273 00:37:54,840 --> 00:37:56,068 You're cutting my throat! 274 00:37:56,240 --> 00:37:58,356 Talking of cutting, hand me that knife there. 275 00:37:58,600 --> 00:38:00,795 What knife? What do you want a knife for? 276 00:38:02,200 --> 00:38:04,156 You're a religious man, aren't you, Pankes? 277 00:38:04,600 --> 00:38:09,628 So you know that when you buy stolen goods, you should give to the poor. 278 00:38:10,640 --> 00:38:12,551 Well, a piece of liver or spleen. 279 00:38:12,840 --> 00:38:16,230 L'll look in at the church on the way, and l'll leave it there for the poor. 280 00:38:16,640 --> 00:38:19,313 I'll say it's Pankes's little contribution to charity. 281 00:38:19,800 --> 00:38:22,030 You'll do good by sating them, 282 00:38:22,200 --> 00:38:24,031 and save your sinful soul. 283 00:38:33,560 --> 00:38:35,391 Thanks, beautiful. 284 00:38:38,520 --> 00:38:41,398 What a woman! 285 00:38:44,800 --> 00:38:47,872 Who'll believe that Pankes 286 00:38:48,120 --> 00:38:50,953 Doesn't mind his interest! 287 00:38:51,440 --> 00:38:54,193 That he's not only wheeling and dealing, 288 00:38:54,640 --> 00:38:57,598 But to the poor he's also giving! 289 00:39:13,360 --> 00:39:16,272 Don't worry, sweetheart, 290 00:39:16,600 --> 00:39:19,478 If l'm untrue. 291 00:39:20,120 --> 00:39:23,078 I buy and sell 292 00:39:23,680 --> 00:39:26,478 As rich men do! 293 00:40:04,960 --> 00:40:07,599 Tamro, what a smell! 294 00:40:10,360 --> 00:40:13,318 That delicious smell! 295 00:40:20,040 --> 00:40:21,917 We'll have a wonderful dinner! 296 00:40:22,080 --> 00:40:23,593 Super wonderful! 297 00:40:26,440 --> 00:40:28,078 What a father! Isn't he sweet! 298 00:40:28,240 --> 00:40:30,071 He's brought us a joint of meat. 299 00:40:30,280 --> 00:40:33,636 No one else has such a father! 300 00:40:33,840 --> 00:40:37,071 Roast it well and serve it hot! It's better than a rich man's got! 301 00:40:42,920 --> 00:40:46,276 Let's lay our table neat 302 00:40:46,640 --> 00:40:49,632 And add some spices to the meat. 303 00:40:50,320 --> 00:40:53,710 We'll wake our papa up, 304 00:40:53,960 --> 00:40:57,589 And like rich men we'll sup! 305 00:41:10,480 --> 00:41:11,674 Silence! 306 00:41:41,960 --> 00:41:44,349 I can see you there, Dzibo. So come out! 307 00:41:52,440 --> 00:41:56,149 My nose is so frozen that it may fall off. What terrible weather! 308 00:41:56,320 --> 00:42:00,916 I wanted to warm up in your house, but I thought you were still asleep. 309 00:42:01,080 --> 00:42:03,469 You weasel, been spying around again? 310 00:42:04,560 --> 00:42:07,358 Wait, why are you in such a hurry? 311 00:42:10,240 --> 00:42:13,755 Pavle, the police chief wants to put me on his payroll. 312 00:42:13,920 --> 00:42:18,357 It's my duty now to register everything that may be wrong. 313 00:42:20,680 --> 00:42:22,557 And what do you want here? 314 00:42:32,320 --> 00:42:34,038 Such a nice smell. 315 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:39,037 So I came to find out what's cooking here. 316 00:42:39,360 --> 00:42:41,078 Smells like meat. 317 00:42:44,360 --> 00:42:46,828 - It's a hare. - With nice long ears? 318 00:42:47,120 --> 00:42:49,475 - How did you come by that? - Easy. 319 00:42:49,840 --> 00:42:53,071 I opened the lid, and the harejumped in! 320 00:42:55,560 --> 00:42:58,950 Everything is possible 321 00:43:00,400 --> 00:43:03,756 When dreams come true. 322 00:43:05,240 --> 00:43:08,277 If yours is a lucky lot, 323 00:43:08,440 --> 00:43:11,796 A hare will jump in your pot. 324 00:43:12,560 --> 00:43:15,870 Everything is possible 325 00:43:17,480 --> 00:43:20,711 When dreams come true. 326 00:43:22,280 --> 00:43:25,352 That hare's a treat. Salts himself, 327 00:43:25,520 --> 00:43:29,035 Peppers himself, Ready to eat. 328 00:43:29,320 --> 00:43:31,993 Stop it, Pavle! Are you out of your mind? 329 00:43:41,600 --> 00:43:45,354 Proud of the uniform we wear, 330 00:43:45,680 --> 00:43:49,514 Serving with ardor and with zeal! 331 00:43:51,720 --> 00:43:55,554 We're the guardians of the law, 332 00:43:55,840 --> 00:43:59,037 All for the sake of a decent meal. 333 00:44:16,280 --> 00:44:20,068 Innocent and guilty too, 334 00:44:20,360 --> 00:44:24,353 Arresting them, arresting you! 335 00:44:26,520 --> 00:44:30,308 Equal rights are law's decision, 336 00:44:30,600 --> 00:44:33,797 Equal rights to go to prison. 337 00:45:00,960 --> 00:45:01,915 Report, then. 338 00:45:02,080 --> 00:45:04,355 Chief, during the course of last night 339 00:45:04,520 --> 00:45:08,229 with reference to our precinct there's nothing to report! 340 00:45:14,080 --> 00:45:15,354 Bon appetite! 341 00:45:21,840 --> 00:45:24,035 How about the local workers? 342 00:45:24,520 --> 00:45:27,830 What's Dzibo saying? ls any revolution or mutiny on the way? 343 00:45:28,000 --> 00:45:31,276 Don't you worry! Peace and quiet on that sector, and thank heaven it is. 344 00:45:32,760 --> 00:45:33,875 Wonderful! 345 00:45:35,120 --> 00:45:36,838 Take it away! Go on. 346 00:45:37,920 --> 00:45:40,753 Someone stole an entire side of veal at the butcher's. 347 00:45:41,000 --> 00:45:44,436 - Has it been found? - No, l'm afraid it's been eaten. 348 00:45:46,000 --> 00:45:46,796 Go on. 349 00:45:47,400 --> 00:45:51,279 The landlord Georq was robbed of a large quantity of wood. 350 00:45:52,360 --> 00:45:55,432 I can understand pinching meat, but a truckload of wood! 351 00:45:55,680 --> 00:45:57,159 What are you talking about? 352 00:45:57,960 --> 00:46:00,713 An entire truckload! They couldn't carry it away in a sack, could they? 353 00:46:00,920 --> 00:46:03,036 That wood is enough to drive anyone crazy! 354 00:46:03,200 --> 00:46:05,794 They take it on their backs, on donkeys, anyhow. 355 00:46:05,960 --> 00:46:08,190 How can one tell if it's stolen property or their own? 356 00:46:10,560 --> 00:46:14,394 Excuse me, Chief, but Mikhaka the butcher would like to see you. 357 00:46:15,200 --> 00:46:15,916 Send him in! 358 00:46:22,040 --> 00:46:23,553 Good day, Your Honor! 359 00:46:24,800 --> 00:46:26,711 I bought a calf for 5 rubles yesterday. 360 00:46:26,880 --> 00:46:29,519 I cleaned it and gutted it and hung it up on a hook. 361 00:46:30,160 --> 00:46:31,513 And how was it stolen? 362 00:46:32,360 --> 00:46:35,113 Ifl knew that I'd know who it was that stole it. 363 00:46:35,520 --> 00:46:38,318 And where did someone steal this calf from you? 364 00:46:38,720 --> 00:46:40,551 I already told you, in my shop. 365 00:46:40,840 --> 00:46:42,239 And where were you? 366 00:46:42,520 --> 00:46:44,875 Right there, sir, sleeping behind the counter. 367 00:46:45,560 --> 00:46:47,869 - SIeepiHQ! - sleeping!» eh? 368 00:46:55,440 --> 00:46:59,035 Was there anybody with you? The delivery boy perhaps? 369 00:46:59,200 --> 00:47:02,078 He'd been there, but I sent him out on an errand. 370 00:47:02,240 --> 00:47:03,878 And someone stole my calf! 371 00:47:04,160 --> 00:47:05,434 Enough about your calf! 372 00:47:05,600 --> 00:47:08,194 - I've paid 5 rubles for it! - 5 rubles are immaterial. 373 00:47:08,360 --> 00:47:10,590 Stop talking about the calf! 374 00:47:10,760 --> 00:47:12,955 But I keep thinking about it all the time. 375 00:47:13,120 --> 00:47:14,473 You have only yourself to blame! 376 00:47:15,720 --> 00:47:17,233 You were asleep! 377 00:47:18,120 --> 00:47:19,951 - But why... - Please go away. 378 00:47:20,200 --> 00:47:23,033 The Chief has more important things to decide than your meat. 379 00:47:23,200 --> 00:47:27,671 Have you no fear of God? My meat is important, too. 380 00:47:27,840 --> 00:47:30,434 L'd prepared the calf and gutted it and hung it up on a hook. 381 00:47:31,440 --> 00:47:33,829 It's clear! You killed the animal! 382 00:47:34,720 --> 00:47:38,190 Gutted the animal! Roasted it! 383 00:47:39,000 --> 00:47:41,230 Then you probably ate it, and you run over here 384 00:47:41,400 --> 00:47:43,630 and accuse someone of theft! 385 00:47:44,920 --> 00:47:46,876 L'm not an idiot, you know? 386 00:47:47,280 --> 00:47:49,919 I know the trick you're trying to play on us. 387 00:47:50,080 --> 00:47:53,709 Miscreant bloodsucker! A stain on the name of our quarter! 388 00:47:54,080 --> 00:47:55,832 Charge him. 389 00:47:58,680 --> 00:48:01,638 Why charge? I insist on my rights. 390 00:48:01,800 --> 00:48:05,270 What? Are you questioning my authority?! 391 00:48:05,440 --> 00:48:07,192 - Try to stay calm, sir. - Throw him out! 392 00:48:07,720 --> 00:48:09,597 Into the sweat hole! 393 00:48:10,640 --> 00:48:13,393 One or two days down there will fix him! 394 00:48:14,320 --> 00:48:16,595 Where are you dragging me? 395 00:48:16,800 --> 00:48:19,268 It's not Christian! l'm an honest man! 396 00:48:19,480 --> 00:48:23,155 I bought a calf, I gutted it, and I hung it up on a hook! 397 00:48:24,200 --> 00:48:25,394 Shut up! 398 00:48:32,280 --> 00:48:33,235 You locked him up? 399 00:48:34,000 --> 00:48:34,830 Yes sir! 400 00:48:36,920 --> 00:48:38,797 - How much is he giving? - Five rubles. 401 00:48:39,360 --> 00:48:42,636 He doesn't have any more on him. He's nearly screaming the place down! 402 00:48:43,040 --> 00:48:45,998 - Take the money and let him go. - I already did. Right here! 403 00:48:49,920 --> 00:48:51,399 Yes, Chief! 404 00:48:54,600 --> 00:48:55,794 One second, Chief. 405 00:48:56,280 --> 00:48:57,918 There you are, Chief. 406 00:49:07,920 --> 00:49:12,914 Law and order, Made to order. 407 00:49:13,560 --> 00:49:18,634 A gold piece here And the case is clear. 408 00:49:21,640 --> 00:49:24,837 That l'm no saint, you can see. 409 00:49:25,080 --> 00:49:28,516 I play cards, I like a drinking revelry. 410 00:49:33,000 --> 00:49:36,197 L'm unfaithful to my wife, 411 00:49:40,480 --> 00:49:43,870 I take many a bribe. 412 00:49:44,200 --> 00:49:50,514 Remember if you've money to spare. 413 00:49:57,200 --> 00:50:01,751 Even a policeman needs his share. 414 00:50:03,000 --> 00:50:08,028 And one thing I don't want to see, 415 00:50:08,760 --> 00:50:11,991 ls trouble in the quarter run by me. 416 00:50:14,160 --> 00:50:16,310 That's all I care about! 417 00:50:23,720 --> 00:50:27,952 Bravo! You really have the Midas touch, Chief! 418 00:50:29,960 --> 00:50:31,598 My respects to you, gentlemen. 419 00:50:32,280 --> 00:50:33,395 May I help you? 420 00:50:34,520 --> 00:50:38,274 I came here to bother you about a question of stolen wood. 421 00:50:41,480 --> 00:50:45,268 I dropped in to see you yesterday, but you were out celebrating somewhere. 422 00:50:47,080 --> 00:50:48,149 What's your name? 423 00:50:48,920 --> 00:50:53,152 You don't know my name? lwould hardly have believed it! 424 00:50:53,640 --> 00:50:56,598 You don't have to believe it. Please, give your name. 425 00:50:57,360 --> 00:50:58,839 We have to put it in a report. 426 00:50:59,000 --> 00:51:02,629 Put it down. Georq Georqov. 427 00:51:03,160 --> 00:51:04,434 Profession? 428 00:51:10,440 --> 00:51:12,908 A workman, as you can see. 429 00:51:13,360 --> 00:51:14,475 Stop playing the fool! 430 00:51:14,920 --> 00:51:16,672 If you know, why do you ask? 431 00:51:16,920 --> 00:51:18,592 He's the owner of a house. 432 00:51:19,680 --> 00:51:22,956 Many, not one! 433 00:51:27,960 --> 00:51:32,078 So your Wood's been stolen. Where was it stolen? 434 00:51:32,240 --> 00:51:34,549 In the garden, close to the fence. 435 00:51:34,960 --> 00:51:38,430 Might it not have been on the road, outside? 436 00:51:38,600 --> 00:51:40,955 In the garden! On my property! 437 00:51:41,120 --> 00:51:44,795 I told my girl-servant to bring it in, and she left it outside. 438 00:51:44,960 --> 00:51:48,032 I demand a compensation from her parents! 439 00:51:48,360 --> 00:51:52,478 Why do the girl's parents have to pay compensation to you? 440 00:51:52,760 --> 00:51:54,159 Do you suspect her? 441 00:51:54,400 --> 00:51:56,914 I didn't catch her red-handed, 442 00:51:57,080 --> 00:52:00,038 but she is to blame for the theft. 443 00:52:00,280 --> 00:52:02,271 Someone has to pay me. 444 00:52:02,560 --> 00:52:04,551 All right, we will see to it. 445 00:52:05,360 --> 00:52:07,032 I'll have them watched carefully. 446 00:52:07,400 --> 00:52:10,915 I'll study the situation and find the perpetrator. 447 00:52:18,080 --> 00:52:23,313 Latest news! It's not so good. 448 00:52:24,000 --> 00:52:28,869 Somebody's been stealing wood! 449 00:52:29,160 --> 00:52:31,674 If the thief doesn't get away, There'll be an execution day! 450 00:52:40,880 --> 00:52:46,477 Latest news I have to tell, 451 00:52:47,280 --> 00:52:51,796 A calf has been stolen as well! 452 00:52:52,120 --> 00:52:54,315 If the thief doesn't get away, There'll be an execution day! 453 00:54:58,440 --> 00:55:03,434 Someone's taken a fur coat, so, 454 00:55:04,120 --> 00:55:09,194 That's three crimes now in a row! 455 00:55:09,480 --> 00:55:11,789 If the thief doesn't get away, There'll be an execution day! 456 00:55:28,240 --> 00:55:30,879 The thief is clever in this case. 457 00:55:31,080 --> 00:55:33,150 Leaving neither clue nor trace! 458 00:55:33,320 --> 00:55:35,709 The Police Chief has no way of knowing whether he's coming or he's going. 459 00:55:35,880 --> 00:55:39,236 A coat, a calf and half a tree! 460 00:55:52,480 --> 00:55:54,391 Where the devil can they be?! 461 00:55:57,480 --> 00:55:59,232 The verdict is brief: 462 00:55:59,920 --> 00:56:02,115 Lock up the thief! 463 00:56:02,400 --> 00:56:04,550 Shoot up the thief! 464 00:56:53,200 --> 00:56:54,428 Yes? What is it? 465 00:56:56,040 --> 00:56:59,999 I need to see the man who's in charge here. 466 00:57:02,560 --> 00:57:05,791 L'm in charge here. What do you want? 467 00:57:13,440 --> 00:57:17,069 It's about two little girls that auditioned for you. 468 00:57:19,200 --> 00:57:20,394 And their father... 469 00:57:24,160 --> 00:57:26,116 You know, the one on a cart with a whip. 470 00:57:26,280 --> 00:57:27,872 - With a whip? - Yes. 471 00:57:29,520 --> 00:57:31,351 Oh. yes, yes, yes! 472 00:57:31,800 --> 00:57:33,711 - We remember now. - Yes. 473 00:57:33,880 --> 00:57:34,835 And so? 474 00:57:35,520 --> 00:57:38,159 The girls danced beautifully, didn't they? 475 00:57:39,040 --> 00:57:40,996 Yes, I've rarely seen better. 476 00:57:41,280 --> 00:57:43,919 We said as much to their father, only... 477 00:57:44,120 --> 00:57:45,633 Yes, yes, I know. 478 00:57:46,280 --> 00:57:48,032 I brought the money. 479 00:57:48,560 --> 00:57:50,391 Here are the fifty rubles. 480 00:57:52,760 --> 00:57:54,034 Take it. 481 00:58:00,680 --> 00:58:02,033 Thank you. 482 00:58:02,760 --> 00:58:05,718 And who are you... 483 00:58:08,000 --> 00:58:08,876 ...to those children? 484 00:58:10,680 --> 00:58:13,717 Oh, nobody. Just a stranger. 485 00:58:15,880 --> 00:58:17,313 I beg you 486 00:58:17,640 --> 00:58:20,916 not to tell anyone who's paid for them. 487 00:58:23,440 --> 00:58:25,271 Madame Incognito! 488 00:58:26,760 --> 00:58:27,636 Bravo! 489 00:58:30,480 --> 00:58:31,549 Please. 490 00:58:33,480 --> 00:58:34,993 - Katamadze! - Yes sir! 491 00:58:49,800 --> 00:58:52,519 That's enough! You shameless man! 492 00:58:54,240 --> 00:58:56,834 No tricks of yours in my house! 493 00:58:57,960 --> 00:58:59,518 Watch out! 494 00:59:04,560 --> 00:59:05,913 Come on, children. 495 00:59:11,360 --> 00:59:13,396 Yes! Yes! 496 00:59:14,800 --> 00:59:16,597 Katamadze, over there! 497 00:59:20,440 --> 00:59:21,714 The ladder. 498 00:59:22,120 --> 00:59:24,190 Hold this! 499 00:59:25,240 --> 00:59:27,196 Now we shall see. 500 00:59:37,000 --> 00:59:39,878 As I explained to you already, Chief Constable, the thief 501 00:59:40,040 --> 00:59:43,077 could get into my house only through this main entrance. 502 00:59:43,240 --> 00:59:45,674 Even a fly can't get into my house! 503 00:59:45,840 --> 00:59:46,909 Wait! 504 00:59:47,200 --> 00:59:51,637 We'll have your house watched and we will get to the bottom of this. 505 00:59:56,600 --> 01:00:01,355 No one doubts that you'll watch and get to the bottom. 506 01:00:01,640 --> 01:00:03,517 Only listen to this. 507 01:00:03,680 --> 01:00:06,513 Get your men search through Pavle's house. 508 01:00:06,800 --> 01:00:11,237 Because his daughter, Maro, had the keys to my mansion. 509 01:00:12,360 --> 01:00:14,669 Ifl understand right, my dear, 510 01:00:14,880 --> 01:00:19,396 on account of a fur coat and some wood l'm to stir up the Veriyski Quarter, 511 01:00:19,560 --> 01:00:22,279 search all carters, close all shops, 512 01:00:22,440 --> 01:00:25,557 send some to prison and some to exile. 513 01:00:28,400 --> 01:00:31,437 Try to recall who came to see you yesterday? 514 01:00:32,600 --> 01:00:34,272 - To see me? - Yes. 515 01:00:35,640 --> 01:00:39,713 Other than the laundress Vardo, no one else was here. 516 01:00:40,120 --> 01:00:41,235 Vardo? 517 01:00:42,280 --> 01:00:43,429 Vardo! 518 01:00:44,560 --> 01:00:46,039 It can't be Vardo! 519 01:00:46,200 --> 01:00:50,034 Everyone knows that Vardo is the soul of honesty and hard work. 520 01:00:50,400 --> 01:00:53,233 Even two men at a washboard 521 01:00:53,400 --> 01:00:55,356 couldn't wash faster than Vardo. 522 01:00:56,480 --> 01:00:57,595 No! No! 523 01:00:58,920 --> 01:01:01,354 Such a version is to be discredited. 524 01:01:02,320 --> 01:01:03,355 Pardon me! 525 01:01:11,360 --> 01:01:14,272 The local citizens want the bloodhound to be sent. 526 01:01:14,440 --> 01:01:15,793 Send it! 527 01:01:27,120 --> 01:01:28,473 It's found it! 528 01:01:31,120 --> 01:01:32,633 Oh, damn it! 529 01:01:33,480 --> 01:01:34,435 Pigs. 530 01:01:37,280 --> 01:01:38,429 Good morning! 531 01:01:38,600 --> 01:01:40,431 - What is it? - My respects. 532 01:01:40,600 --> 01:01:43,068 Anything new on the troublemakers? 533 01:01:43,240 --> 01:01:45,071 Everything3 fine with them. 534 01:01:45,240 --> 01:01:48,994 L'm watching them, but about what happened yesterday, 535 01:01:49,160 --> 01:01:50,957 that cartload of wood and calf. 536 01:01:51,120 --> 01:01:52,997 You have reasons to worry. 537 01:01:53,520 --> 01:01:55,238 It's none of your business. 538 01:01:55,840 --> 01:01:57,751 One second... One second! 539 01:01:59,000 --> 01:02:03,118 L'm doing it with all my heart. You're my benefactor. 540 01:02:04,000 --> 01:02:06,594 L'm already trying on new epaulettes. 541 01:02:06,760 --> 01:02:09,718 If only you see it fit to promote me... 542 01:02:12,800 --> 01:02:16,429 I'll do my best to do you a favor. 543 01:02:16,600 --> 01:02:19,194 We know your kind. So what have you got to tell us? 544 01:02:20,360 --> 01:02:21,793 May I sit down? 545 01:02:28,800 --> 01:02:30,916 From what l'm given to understand, 546 01:02:31,800 --> 01:02:35,031 this log here is one of the cartload stolen from Georqov. 547 01:02:36,680 --> 01:02:37,954 Yes, that's the one. 548 01:02:38,120 --> 01:02:39,269 Where'd you find it? 549 01:02:39,960 --> 01:02:42,554 Where? The Lord is my witness! 550 01:02:42,920 --> 01:02:44,592 If someone told me that, 551 01:02:44,840 --> 01:02:47,354 or ifl hadn't watched it with my own eyes, 552 01:02:47,600 --> 01:02:49,272 I wouldn't have believed it. 553 01:02:49,760 --> 01:02:52,479 Well, we all are conceived in sin. 554 01:02:53,000 --> 01:02:55,389 If the devil wants it, he can lead even a saint into evil ways. 555 01:02:56,160 --> 01:02:59,391 You mean to say you picked that log at the church door? 556 01:03:00,160 --> 01:03:03,630 You're right, sir. I swear your Grace I found it at the door. 557 01:03:04,280 --> 01:03:05,679 Whose door? 558 01:03:06,600 --> 01:03:08,431 You know Pavle, the carter? 559 01:03:08,640 --> 01:03:10,198 Have you found the fur coat too? 560 01:03:10,480 --> 01:03:12,550 Fur coat? No fur coat. 561 01:03:13,280 --> 01:03:15,794 But he's got the wood. 562 01:03:18,120 --> 01:03:23,717 And there's a very pleasant odor around there, like cooked veal! 563 01:03:28,440 --> 01:03:29,555 My dear. 564 01:03:36,600 --> 01:03:38,477 We came to inform you 565 01:03:38,720 --> 01:03:42,759 that your charming girls have been accepted to ballet classes. 566 01:03:43,320 --> 01:03:45,356 Yes, yes, yes. 567 01:03:53,760 --> 01:03:55,876 Thank you, thank you. 568 01:03:58,760 --> 01:04:00,432 But I got no money. 569 01:04:01,400 --> 01:04:03,391 Please do not worry about money. 570 01:04:04,040 --> 01:04:05,837 You see... 571 01:04:07,360 --> 01:04:11,194 well... there're people in this town... 572 01:04:11,760 --> 01:04:14,797 who care for your children. 573 01:04:18,440 --> 01:04:19,190 What's this? 574 01:04:19,360 --> 01:04:21,078 Tie them all up! 575 01:04:21,240 --> 01:04:24,118 What are you taking us for? Leave me alone! 576 01:04:25,400 --> 01:04:27,470 It hurts! 577 01:04:35,680 --> 01:04:37,955 Give me my hat! 578 01:04:38,880 --> 01:04:40,313 Give me my hat! 579 01:04:45,880 --> 01:04:47,279 I'll show you! 580 01:04:59,000 --> 01:05:00,433 What are you doing, you fool? 581 01:05:03,160 --> 01:05:04,878 Let our father go! 582 01:05:15,720 --> 01:05:18,678 May I report, sir? The operation has been successfully concluded! 583 01:05:19,000 --> 01:05:22,436 The carter Pavle and his band have been safely isolated. 584 01:05:30,720 --> 01:05:32,312 I'll be complaining... 585 01:05:37,720 --> 01:05:38,869 - Search him! - Yes sir! 586 01:05:39,040 --> 01:05:43,272 You have no right! What are you doing, gentlemen? 587 01:05:43,480 --> 01:05:45,471 You can't! Oh, my God! 588 01:05:46,000 --> 01:05:47,035 Turn around! 589 01:05:50,040 --> 01:05:52,076 You sack of hay! 590 01:05:57,240 --> 01:05:59,549 What do you need the kerchiefs for? Why? 591 01:06:03,040 --> 01:06:04,234 What are you doing? 592 01:06:04,440 --> 01:06:05,919 - Eureka! - That's my money. 593 01:06:06,080 --> 01:06:07,991 - Fifty rubles. - Put it away. 594 01:06:08,560 --> 01:06:10,118 - Wait! - Yes sir. 595 01:06:15,000 --> 01:06:16,877 This lady... 596 01:06:18,160 --> 01:06:21,152 I had better search her personally. 597 01:06:24,720 --> 01:06:26,790 All right, you scallywag! 598 01:06:27,200 --> 01:06:32,115 Tell us how you stole that meat and wood etcetera. 599 01:06:32,360 --> 01:06:33,952 I've never stolen anything in my life. 600 01:06:34,320 --> 01:06:36,231 He's lying, that's obvious. 601 01:06:36,960 --> 01:06:39,076 L'm not lying, l'm saying the truth. 602 01:06:39,240 --> 01:06:41,993 The other day I woke up and I saw it'd been snowing. 603 01:06:42,840 --> 01:06:46,116 The fire was burning in the hearth, and a pile of wood on my cart outside. 604 01:06:46,480 --> 01:06:48,675 And that's not all - I woke up yesterday, 605 01:06:48,840 --> 01:06:52,037 there's another fire under the pot 606 01:06:52,320 --> 01:06:55,312 and big pieces of liver and spleen cooking. 607 01:06:55,920 --> 01:06:58,150 And today he awakens in a fur coat, I suppose? 608 01:06:59,200 --> 01:07:00,952 No, nothing like that, I won't say that. 609 01:07:03,080 --> 01:07:05,753 You won't say? 610 01:07:06,760 --> 01:07:08,796 Down below! 611 01:07:09,520 --> 01:07:13,559 A day or two in there, and you'll be in the mood to talk! 612 01:07:13,760 --> 01:07:14,715 Arrest him! 613 01:07:15,840 --> 01:07:18,832 Why, Your Honor? What did I do?! 614 01:07:19,000 --> 01:07:20,877 Where did you get these 50 rubles? 615 01:07:23,400 --> 01:07:26,949 They were presented to us by an incognito woman 616 01:07:27,120 --> 01:07:29,236 who refused to give us her name. 617 01:07:29,520 --> 01:07:32,990 She gave it to us so that we would teach European dances 618 01:07:33,160 --> 01:07:35,833 to the daughters of the man that you havejust locked up. 619 01:07:36,240 --> 01:07:40,870 The fee for our ballet classes is exactly the sum of 50 rubles. 620 01:07:42,160 --> 01:07:44,276 What a terrific story! 621 01:07:46,240 --> 01:07:48,754 I shall arrest you, too. 622 01:07:49,480 --> 01:07:52,472 And tomorrow you will tell me 623 01:07:52,960 --> 01:07:56,635 just how that blackguard sold the coat 624 01:07:56,840 --> 01:07:59,308 and gave you the 50 rubles. 625 01:07:59,480 --> 01:08:00,515 Arrest him! 626 01:08:01,120 --> 01:08:04,476 What? You have no right, gentlemen! 627 01:08:04,640 --> 01:08:08,076 L'm a foreigner, do you understand? A foreigner! 628 01:08:08,240 --> 01:08:10,435 And she's my wife! My wife! 629 01:08:11,440 --> 01:08:15,877 I already said it. I will attend to your wife personally. 630 01:08:16,360 --> 01:08:18,191 How dare you?! 631 01:08:21,600 --> 01:08:24,558 Oh, my darling wife! Don't give in, Alissa! 632 01:08:24,720 --> 01:08:26,039 Please. 633 01:08:33,200 --> 01:08:35,953 Auntie Vardo! Auntie Vardo! 634 01:08:37,480 --> 01:08:39,596 - What's the matter? - Papa's been arrested! 635 01:08:39,760 --> 01:08:41,955 They took Papa to the police station! 636 01:08:42,360 --> 01:08:43,793 No, it can't be. 637 01:08:48,840 --> 01:08:50,512 I hope you're satisfied now? 638 01:08:51,040 --> 01:08:53,918 L'm more than satisfied, l'm greatly impressed! 639 01:08:54,080 --> 01:08:56,992 The Lord has endowed you with the gift of foresight. 640 01:08:57,160 --> 01:08:59,435 L'll never forgive myself for doubting your ability. 641 01:08:59,600 --> 01:09:02,751 I'll proclaim from every rooftop that you're a genius of investigation! 642 01:09:03,280 --> 01:09:05,999 - Where do you think you're going? - Let me through! 643 01:09:07,800 --> 01:09:10,314 Vardo! ls anything the matter? 644 01:09:11,000 --> 01:09:13,230 I don't really know how to reply. 645 01:09:18,120 --> 01:09:22,159 You all look so important here. Why would you want to listen to me? 646 01:09:23,280 --> 01:09:27,637 On the contrary, to me every your word is worth its weight in gold. 647 01:09:30,440 --> 01:09:34,194 Believe me, poor old Pavle never stole anything! 648 01:09:34,560 --> 01:09:36,437 You have arrested the wrong man. 649 01:09:38,040 --> 01:09:40,395 That's only your innocent mind. 650 01:09:40,560 --> 01:09:45,076 If you never steal, you think others are the same. 651 01:09:45,200 --> 01:09:48,192 Only you're wrong, Vardo. Except you, all are thieves here. 652 01:09:48,360 --> 01:09:51,670 Iam the thief! You don't believe me? 653 01:09:52,400 --> 01:09:53,913 I stole a calf from Mikhaka, 654 01:09:54,240 --> 01:09:58,199 a coat and wood from Aha-Georq, with my own hands. 655 01:10:04,720 --> 01:10:06,870 These are just words. You have no proof. 656 01:10:07,080 --> 01:10:10,709 Proof? As you wish. Call Policeman Shanshe here. 657 01:10:11,000 --> 01:10:14,879 Ask him when the wood was stolen and whom he saw on the cart that night. 658 01:10:15,080 --> 01:10:16,672 Call Mikhaka in here 659 01:10:16,840 --> 01:10:20,469 and ask him who came into his shop, Vardo or Pavle? 660 01:10:20,640 --> 01:10:23,074 And find out who came to the ballet master 661 01:10:23,240 --> 01:10:26,550 and gave him 50 rubles to pay for classes for the girls. 662 01:10:26,800 --> 01:10:27,789 Excuse me, Chief, 663 01:10:27,960 --> 01:10:30,110 allow me to bring that police... ballet master. 664 01:10:33,360 --> 01:10:34,759 Are you out of your mind? 665 01:10:34,920 --> 01:10:38,799 If this should be corroborated, I'll have to send you down there. 666 01:10:39,600 --> 01:10:41,113 I don't care. 667 01:10:42,040 --> 01:10:44,474 All the misery's for the ordinary people. 668 01:10:44,720 --> 01:10:48,713 And all the pleasures are for fine gentlemen like this one here. 669 01:10:48,880 --> 01:10:52,759 They get everything: dry wood, warm fur coats, and even dancing classes. 670 01:10:55,680 --> 01:10:57,636 - Easy! - Take your hands off! 671 01:11:00,400 --> 01:11:03,233 Hello! You recognize me? 672 01:11:03,400 --> 01:11:05,675 I was wearing a hat, remember? 673 01:11:06,880 --> 01:11:08,393 Madame Incognito! 674 01:11:09,360 --> 01:11:13,672 I did tell you that it was an unknown lady who brought the money! 675 01:11:14,720 --> 01:11:16,711 Did you hear? That's how it was! 676 01:11:16,880 --> 01:11:21,396 Arrest me, and release an innocent man whose children are waiting for him. 677 01:11:23,120 --> 01:11:26,749 Arrest me. Someone else will help them through life. 678 01:11:30,200 --> 01:11:31,713 Do I arrest her, Chief? 679 01:11:32,520 --> 01:11:34,556 No other way. She asked for it. 680 01:11:39,360 --> 01:11:40,918 Who'd you sell my fur coat to? 681 01:11:44,160 --> 01:11:46,549 I'll leave you to find that out by yourself. 682 01:11:46,720 --> 01:11:50,349 Look who buys stolen things in this quarter and you'll find your coat. 683 01:11:58,240 --> 01:11:59,355 Come out of there! 684 01:12:00,360 --> 01:12:01,315 Move it! 685 01:12:06,840 --> 01:12:07,795 You may go. 686 01:12:10,640 --> 01:12:12,551 What are you doing here, Vardo? 687 01:12:15,880 --> 01:12:17,518 Let's not talk about it, Pavle... 688 01:12:17,840 --> 01:12:21,879 As the saying goes, “heaven helps those who help themselves“. 689 01:12:22,600 --> 01:12:26,718 The fur coat, the meat, and the wood? It was you? 690 01:12:27,000 --> 01:12:28,433 I thought I'd help your children. 691 01:12:28,600 --> 01:12:32,479 But as they say, thieves never prosper. 692 01:12:34,000 --> 01:12:38,630 When you build happiness on a lie, 693 01:12:38,800 --> 01:12:42,509 The sand won't hold the water. 694 01:12:45,920 --> 01:12:50,277 You have to pay the price 695 01:12:50,440 --> 01:12:54,149 And your dreams die. 696 01:13:09,760 --> 01:13:13,594 When you see a young tree die, 697 01:13:13,880 --> 01:13:16,713 You can't but help it. 698 01:13:17,640 --> 01:13:20,871 When light borders on dark, 699 01:13:21,040 --> 01:13:24,077 Good never wins. 700 01:13:30,320 --> 01:13:38,034 Don't build your happiness on a lie. 701 01:13:49,960 --> 01:13:52,235 See how talented she is? Take care of her. 702 01:13:54,200 --> 01:13:57,954 Such a woman loves you! You scarecrow! 703 01:14:31,960 --> 01:14:36,078 What fur coat? There're only old rags here. 704 01:14:37,440 --> 01:14:38,429 What's that? 705 01:14:38,600 --> 01:14:40,636 - A bird, Gulnara. - What? 706 01:14:41,040 --> 01:14:42,553 - Katamadze! - Yes sir! 707 01:14:47,960 --> 01:14:51,589 And how about this pack here? Who gave this money to Vardo? 708 01:14:51,760 --> 01:14:55,309 How should I know? I've never seen so much even in a dream. 709 01:14:55,880 --> 01:14:58,713 You haven't? Then you won't see it in reality. 710 01:15:03,160 --> 01:15:04,354 My dear Chief! 711 01:15:05,520 --> 01:15:06,794 A very dear Chief! 712 01:15:11,320 --> 01:15:12,673 Now listen. 713 01:15:13,520 --> 01:15:15,476 You've got three days to think. 714 01:15:16,200 --> 01:15:19,351 After that you'll either return his fur coat 715 01:15:20,000 --> 01:15:24,710 or you'll get put down below and you'll pay the coat 5 times over. 716 01:15:25,120 --> 01:15:28,829 Why should I be deprived of my coat for 3 more days? 717 01:15:29,120 --> 01:15:30,519 What?! 718 01:15:31,080 --> 01:15:34,834 I've turned the whole quarter back to front on account of you! 719 01:15:35,160 --> 01:15:39,392 To oblige you, I've imprisoned an honest woman - Vardo. 720 01:15:40,400 --> 01:15:42,595 And you still have the gall to be complaining? 721 01:15:43,600 --> 01:15:44,874 That's enough! 722 01:15:47,880 --> 01:15:50,792 I wash my hands off this terrible business! 723 01:15:51,560 --> 01:15:52,515 Water! 724 01:15:59,600 --> 01:16:00,510 Bloodsucker! 725 01:16:26,120 --> 01:16:30,159 Morning, noon and evening too, 726 01:16:30,680 --> 01:16:34,912 We've done the dirty clothes for you. 727 01:16:35,440 --> 01:16:39,672 We've had just about all we can take, 728 01:16:40,160 --> 01:16:43,869 So do your own 729 01:16:44,320 --> 01:16:47,153 Till your backs break! 730 01:17:03,200 --> 01:17:07,955 Vardo's our friend, a girl of worth, 731 01:17:08,120 --> 01:17:12,033 There's not a better one on the earth! 732 01:17:12,680 --> 01:17:16,832 Why should she suffer, when all she did 733 01:17:17,400 --> 01:17:21,757 Was think of the happiness of his kids? 734 01:17:53,880 --> 01:17:57,111 Goodbye, starch! 735 01:17:58,560 --> 01:18:02,553 Goodbye, the tub! 736 01:18:03,240 --> 01:18:07,392 Goodbye. 5MP! 737 01:18:08,120 --> 01:18:11,669 No more rub-a-dub-dub! 738 01:18:12,600 --> 01:18:15,478 The laundry's closed! 739 01:19:44,880 --> 01:19:46,233 Mister Police Chief. 740 01:19:52,960 --> 01:19:53,995 Thank you. 741 01:19:55,480 --> 01:19:59,359 Mister Police Chief, you put and end to stealing. 742 01:20:00,200 --> 01:20:02,236 But a new misfortune has fallen upon us now. 743 01:20:03,320 --> 01:20:05,754 The whole quarter wears dirty clothes. 744 01:20:08,000 --> 01:20:08,637 Shocking! 745 01:20:08,800 --> 01:20:14,113 I got so lice-ridden that I can think of only one solution. 746 01:20:15,680 --> 01:20:19,468 I suggest that, if it's not too late already, you free Vardo. 747 01:20:20,040 --> 01:20:22,554 Even a cinder can burn a house. 748 01:20:22,760 --> 01:20:25,433 Today all the washen/vomen refuse to work. 749 01:20:25,800 --> 01:20:28,268 And tomorrow they may go out on the street. 750 01:20:28,440 --> 01:20:30,908 - Revolt? - It looks like it. 751 01:20:31,560 --> 01:20:32,276 Revolt! 752 01:20:32,760 --> 01:20:34,716 - It's very probable. - Revolt! 753 01:20:36,320 --> 01:20:38,550 Just look what's going on in the world! 754 01:20:41,200 --> 01:20:42,599 - Germany. - Germany? 755 01:20:42,800 --> 01:20:44,552 - Paris. - Oh my god! 756 01:20:45,640 --> 01:20:48,677 Warsaw. The Siberian gold mines. 757 01:20:48,920 --> 01:20:50,797 First they go on strike, 758 01:20:51,000 --> 01:20:53,753 then they go into the streets and set up barricades! 759 01:20:54,160 --> 01:20:55,718 A nightmare! 760 01:20:57,160 --> 01:20:58,639 And moreover... 761 01:20:59,720 --> 01:21:02,678 If you remember, tomorrow is Christmas. 762 01:21:02,920 --> 01:21:06,515 Imagine the situation that our upper classes are going to be in. 763 01:21:06,680 --> 01:21:09,353 They'll have to celebrate Christmas in an utterly unholy condition. 764 01:21:09,520 --> 01:21:11,112 What will our clergy think? 765 01:21:11,280 --> 01:21:13,350 Oh God, what our clergy is going to think! 766 01:21:13,520 --> 01:21:14,396 Katamadze! 767 01:21:16,680 --> 01:21:19,592 Ready, sir! Just like new! 768 01:21:20,640 --> 01:21:23,393 T0 hell with all that! 769 01:21:25,480 --> 01:21:28,790 Release the laundress Vardo now! 770 01:21:28,960 --> 01:21:30,279 The laundress Vardo? 771 01:21:31,320 --> 01:21:35,836 This is an order! Go and open Vardo's cell! 772 01:21:36,000 --> 01:21:37,274 - Yes sir! - Fonlvard! 773 01:21:37,600 --> 01:21:39,795 Halt! Come back! 774 01:21:42,840 --> 01:21:46,958 Oh, those little girls, I forgot! 775 01:21:47,120 --> 01:21:48,519 What little girls? 776 01:21:49,160 --> 01:21:51,469 Pavle's daughters. 777 01:21:51,640 --> 01:21:52,789 Yes, so what? 778 01:21:53,000 --> 01:21:56,436 Take them to the dancing school, or we won't stand a chance! 779 01:21:56,600 --> 01:22:01,276 But where do I get the money? They want 50 rubles. 780 01:22:02,720 --> 01:22:04,472 Farewell, our rubles. 781 01:22:05,000 --> 01:22:06,513 All right, go and do it. 782 01:22:07,240 --> 01:22:09,549 Tell that ballet master 783 01:22:10,320 --> 01:22:12,754 that the girls are recommended by the police. 784 01:22:14,120 --> 01:22:16,031 He'll admit them to dancing classes, 785 01:22:16,200 --> 01:22:19,909 or I'll have him drummed out of the Veriyski Quarter! 786 01:22:23,800 --> 01:22:25,153 It has been a pleasure. 787 01:22:30,480 --> 01:22:31,708 Bravo! 788 01:22:37,560 --> 01:22:41,030 Papa! Papa! Look who is here! 789 01:22:57,080 --> 01:22:58,832 I wish happiness to your home. 790 01:23:03,240 --> 01:23:05,470 May it come here by your prayer. 791 01:23:55,600 --> 01:23:57,556 A Merry Christmas! 792 01:24:01,760 --> 01:24:08,871 On December 25, Jesus was born. 793 01:24:10,040 --> 01:24:16,798 The stars had shone on Eden. 794 01:24:18,280 --> 01:24:22,671 The shepherds glorified God, and fed the pigeons. 795 01:24:22,880 --> 01:24:27,476 The Magi were feasting, rejoicing at the Mother. 796 01:24:32,880 --> 01:24:39,228 On December 25, Jesus was born. 797 01:24:42,400 --> 01:24:45,198 I put my hand in the basket, 798 01:24:46,360 --> 01:24:49,033 But found nothing in there. 799 01:24:50,640 --> 01:24:53,598 Ifl am not lucky, 800 01:24:54,760 --> 01:24:57,593 May the Lord send you 801 01:24:59,680 --> 01:25:07,075 The sun of truth, the column of light. 802 01:25:08,040 --> 01:25:11,794 He'll smile upon our sadness, 803 01:25:12,320 --> 01:25:16,108 Our hearts are full of gladness. 804 01:25:35,360 --> 01:25:39,672 We'll always sing together A merry Christmas song. 805 01:25:39,880 --> 01:25:45,512 And may a little shepherd Wake up us at dawn. 806 01:26:04,840 --> 01:26:06,114 - Alissa. - Merci. 807 01:26:12,920 --> 01:26:16,276 We've come to bring you a Christmas present. 808 01:26:17,600 --> 01:26:22,913 We will admit your girls to our dance classes. 809 01:26:23,080 --> 01:26:24,115 Yes. 810 01:26:31,600 --> 01:26:33,511 Thank you, but... 811 01:26:35,200 --> 01:26:36,315 And the money? 812 01:26:36,920 --> 01:26:38,638 Money isn't everything. 813 01:26:38,880 --> 01:26:42,270 You see, this town is full of people 814 01:26:42,440 --> 01:26:47,560 who dream of making your girls happy. 815 01:26:47,720 --> 01:26:49,278 - Yes. - Yes. 816 01:26:51,520 --> 01:26:52,555 Here. 817 01:28:31,880 --> 01:28:34,758 Honored guests, ladies and gentlemen! 818 01:28:35,240 --> 01:28:38,471 L'm happy to say» 819 01:28:39,480 --> 01:28:42,313 To all Tiflis people today, 820 01:28:43,040 --> 01:28:46,237 That our class in ballet ls now under way. 821 01:28:46,680 --> 01:28:49,148 Our class in ballet. 822 01:28:49,720 --> 01:28:53,190 It's open to all, 823 01:28:53,480 --> 01:28:56,552 To short and to tall, 824 01:28:57,200 --> 01:29:00,670 To all who can fall 825 01:29:00,960 --> 01:29:05,875 To the spell of Art's call. 826 01:29:21,640 --> 01:29:24,598 Honor and fame both you await. 827 01:29:24,760 --> 01:29:27,957 Dancing is life, so don't hesitate. 828 01:29:28,840 --> 01:29:31,991 A life ofjoy 829 01:29:32,520 --> 01:29:35,956 ls a life of art. 830 01:29:36,160 --> 01:29:39,470 A life-long love 831 01:29:39,640 --> 01:29:43,155 That will never part. 832 01:29:43,720 --> 01:29:46,632 Don't be sad, 833 01:29:47,160 --> 01:29:50,277 You'll be so proud 834 01:29:50,920 --> 01:29:54,390 When the crowd are cheering loud. 835 01:29:54,560 --> 01:29:57,950 To the dazzling heights 836 01:30:11,280 --> 01:30:14,158 They'll dance away. 837 01:30:14,320 --> 01:30:17,756 But it's for their daddy 838 01:30:18,520 --> 01:30:21,034 They dance today. 839 01:30:21,280 --> 01:30:22,872 Art is life, 840 01:30:23,080 --> 01:30:24,354 And dancing's joy! 841 01:30:25,640 --> 01:30:28,632 So dance now, 842 01:30:28,800 --> 01:30:31,189 Every girl and boy! 843 01:32:31,080 --> 01:32:33,036 The End