1 00:00:51,917 --> 00:00:56,833 The Widow of Saint-Pierre 2 00:02:21,417 --> 00:02:22,750 That year, 3 00:02:22,792 --> 00:02:26,667 Newfoundland saw the thickest fog in 10 years. 4 00:02:26,750 --> 00:02:29,958 For three months, one could not see beyond the tip of their boat. 5 00:02:30,958 --> 00:02:32,500 Ships bells did not prevent 6 00:02:32,542 --> 00:02:35,292 schooners from getting lost, 7 00:02:35,333 --> 00:02:39,333 leaving the fate of its fishermen to God, or the devil. 8 00:03:15,583 --> 00:03:17,375 Get to work, Goddamn it! 9 00:03:19,167 --> 00:03:20,875 Back to your quarters! 10 00:03:20,917 --> 00:03:22,542 Which boat do you work for? 11 00:03:22,583 --> 00:03:25,667 "Golette Fernande." We got lost four days ago. 12 00:03:25,750 --> 00:03:28,792 I am Louis Ollivier, he's Neel Auguste. 13 00:03:28,833 --> 00:03:30,292 Come aboard. 14 00:04:07,042 --> 00:04:10,042 The account of this true story 15 00:04:10,083 --> 00:04:13,792 can be found at the city hall of Saint-Pierre. 16 00:04:20,958 --> 00:04:22,625 Second French Republic 17 00:04:38,500 --> 00:04:41,458 Hop! Hop! Hop! 18 00:05:17,333 --> 00:05:21,208 I said, "fat." Old Coupard is fat. 19 00:05:21,292 --> 00:05:24,250 - I say, "big." - Uh-uh. 20 00:05:24,333 --> 00:05:25,792 We shall see. 21 00:05:28,167 --> 00:05:31,542 I said fat. He is fat. 22 00:05:31,625 --> 00:05:35,542 He's not skinny, but he's not fat, either. 23 00:05:35,625 --> 00:05:36,917 He's fat! 24 00:05:38,958 --> 00:05:40,833 Shhh! 25 00:05:49,958 --> 00:05:51,500 You see, he's big. 26 00:05:51,583 --> 00:05:53,917 No, he's fat. 27 00:05:57,167 --> 00:05:58,625 Who's there? 28 00:06:09,208 --> 00:06:11,042 Who's there? 29 00:06:14,542 --> 00:06:16,250 Fat. 30 00:06:16,333 --> 00:06:17,125 Big. 31 00:06:19,000 --> 00:06:22,167 - Fat. - Big. 32 00:06:22,208 --> 00:06:24,750 - Fat. - Big. 33 00:06:27,167 --> 00:06:29,917 - Fat. - Big. 34 00:06:41,250 --> 00:06:43,250 Get ready! 35 00:06:47,417 --> 00:06:49,167 Hoist it! 36 00:07:15,500 --> 00:07:18,667 - Be careful! - Bring it down! 37 00:08:13,542 --> 00:08:15,375 At last he is here. 38 00:08:16,583 --> 00:08:17,958 He's really beautiful. 39 00:08:18,042 --> 00:08:19,708 Of course he is. 40 00:08:21,667 --> 00:08:23,583 He likes your hands. 41 00:08:23,667 --> 00:08:26,083 That means less of them for me. 42 00:08:26,167 --> 00:08:27,833 Are you jealous? 43 00:08:27,917 --> 00:08:30,667 Of course, I am jealous. 44 00:08:30,750 --> 00:08:33,917 Well, that's good. Jealousy suits you well. 45 00:08:34,583 --> 00:08:36,208 Captain! 46 00:08:36,250 --> 00:08:38,375 We caught L'Ile aux Chiens' murderers, 47 00:08:38,458 --> 00:08:39,625 those who killed Coupard. 48 00:08:39,667 --> 00:08:40,917 - Hello, ma'am. - Hello. 49 00:08:41,000 --> 00:08:42,083 Where are they? 50 00:08:42,125 --> 00:08:44,083 On the dock, over there. 51 00:08:52,417 --> 00:08:54,542 How could they do such a thing? 52 00:08:54,583 --> 00:08:57,125 You'll put them in the courtyard cells? 53 00:08:57,208 --> 00:08:58,417 Yes. 54 00:09:02,458 --> 00:09:04,542 Why did they do it? 55 00:10:24,542 --> 00:10:27,000 Neel Auguste, do you hear me? 56 00:10:27,083 --> 00:10:28,917 Yes, I do. 57 00:10:29,000 --> 00:10:32,458 Call me President, and stand up when you address me. 58 00:10:34,917 --> 00:10:36,750 President. 59 00:10:37,833 --> 00:10:41,000 Was it your idea to go to Ileaux Chiens? 60 00:10:43,958 --> 00:10:45,708 Maybe. 61 00:10:45,792 --> 00:10:48,833 No, it was my idea. I live there. 62 00:10:48,875 --> 00:10:51,833 Stand up, Louis Ollivier, and speak louder. 63 00:10:51,875 --> 00:10:56,667 You were last seen at the Cafe du Nord at...? 64 00:10:56,750 --> 00:10:58,542 So what time was it? 65 00:11:01,500 --> 00:11:05,000 "Around 10:00 precisely," President. 66 00:11:05,042 --> 00:11:06,167 Shh! 67 00:11:07,167 --> 00:11:09,542 Neel Auguste, did you open Coupard's door? 68 00:11:09,625 --> 00:11:12,583 No, President, we did not. He came outside. 69 00:11:12,667 --> 00:11:14,625 He had to be scared. 70 00:11:14,708 --> 00:11:17,458 He was carrying a knife. 71 00:11:17,542 --> 00:11:19,667 Was he holding it? Remain standing. 72 00:11:19,708 --> 00:11:21,958 Was he holding it? 73 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:24,292 Who is supposed to answer? 74 00:11:24,333 --> 00:11:27,542 You answer. Was Coupard holding his knife? 75 00:11:27,625 --> 00:11:30,292 - Yes, he was. - What did you do, then? 76 00:11:30,375 --> 00:11:32,750 - I went behind him. - What for? 77 00:11:32,792 --> 00:11:34,250 Why did you go behind him? 78 00:11:34,333 --> 00:11:37,792 To restrain him, President. 79 00:11:37,833 --> 00:11:39,708 So, Louis Ollivier restrained Coupard. 80 00:11:39,792 --> 00:11:41,417 And Neel, were you facing him? 81 00:11:42,792 --> 00:11:44,958 Did you feel threatened by the knife? 82 00:11:45,100 --> 00:11:48,433 No. I hit his arm. 83 00:11:48,517 --> 00:11:50,350 Can you show us how? 84 00:11:53,642 --> 00:11:55,433 Like that. 85 00:11:55,517 --> 00:11:59,100 I assume he dropped the knife? Did you pick it up? 86 00:11:59,142 --> 00:12:03,225 - Of course. - What for? 87 00:12:03,267 --> 00:12:05,975 I did not want to leave it there. 88 00:12:12,767 --> 00:12:13,975 How about you, Ollivier? 89 00:12:14,058 --> 00:12:16,350 Did you let go of him, once he dropped the knife? 90 00:12:18,600 --> 00:12:20,225 He let him go afterwards. 91 00:12:20,267 --> 00:12:21,683 After what? 92 00:12:21,767 --> 00:12:23,517 After the ... 93 00:12:24,725 --> 00:12:26,225 ...stabbing. 94 00:12:28,933 --> 00:12:31,267 Finally. What stabbing? 95 00:12:31,350 --> 00:12:33,267 You know, sir. 96 00:12:33,308 --> 00:12:36,433 When I... stabbed Coupard. 97 00:12:36,517 --> 00:12:39,308 - Did you stab him once? - I don't know. 98 00:12:39,350 --> 00:12:41,350 I don't know. 99 00:12:41,392 --> 00:12:44,392 I don't know anymore. 100 00:13:09,350 --> 00:13:11,767 Stand up, Neel Auguste. Remain standing! 101 00:13:29,558 --> 00:13:30,975 What's his name? 102 00:13:31,058 --> 00:13:33,225 I don't know. He won't answer anything. 103 00:13:33,308 --> 00:13:34,975 You have to name him. 104 00:13:35,017 --> 00:13:36,475 Why don't you pick a name? 105 00:13:38,017 --> 00:13:40,142 Uh..."Pickled Herring." 106 00:13:40,183 --> 00:13:41,850 Are you serious? 107 00:13:41,933 --> 00:13:43,808 Of course I am. You don't like it? 108 00:13:43,892 --> 00:13:46,975 Yes, I do. "Pickled Herring" is great! 109 00:13:54,350 --> 00:13:56,642 You don't like the horse. 110 00:13:56,725 --> 00:13:58,933 That's not true. 111 00:13:59,017 --> 00:14:01,517 If you like him, I like him, too. 112 00:14:01,558 --> 00:14:03,308 I like whatever you like. 113 00:14:04,558 --> 00:14:07,767 It's just the way it is. You can't stop it. 114 00:14:13,767 --> 00:14:15,975 What are those murderers facing? 115 00:14:16,017 --> 00:14:18,350 The worst thing. 116 00:14:19,225 --> 00:14:22,433 - the guillotine? - Probably. 117 00:14:32,600 --> 00:14:34,808 Neel Auguste and Louis Ollivier, 118 00:14:34,850 --> 00:14:36,350 if you want to get this over with, 119 00:14:36,433 --> 00:14:39,808 tell us why you tried to cut him up. 120 00:14:41,017 --> 00:14:43,392 Why did you want to cut him up? 121 00:14:47,767 --> 00:14:50,142 To see if he was fat. 122 00:14:50,183 --> 00:14:53,058 Just to see if he was fat. 123 00:14:53,142 --> 00:14:58,225 We wanted to see if he was big or fat. 124 00:14:59,308 --> 00:15:01,850 Big or fat! 125 00:15:10,267 --> 00:15:12,350 Deliberation! 126 00:15:16,100 --> 00:15:18,600 They made the decision! 127 00:15:18,683 --> 00:15:20,725 Neel Auguste will be guillotined, 128 00:15:20,767 --> 00:15:22,267 and Louis Ollivier will go to jail. 129 00:15:22,350 --> 00:15:24,683 They made the decision! 130 00:15:24,767 --> 00:15:26,600 Neel Auguste will be guillotined... 131 00:15:29,975 --> 00:15:32,642 They decided! 132 00:15:32,683 --> 00:15:34,558 Neel will get his head chopped off. 133 00:15:34,642 --> 00:15:37,017 And Louis Ollivier will go to jail. 134 00:15:37,100 --> 00:15:40,725 This is a Republic. The republic kills the killers. 135 00:15:40,767 --> 00:15:42,183 That's how it goes. 136 00:15:42,267 --> 00:15:45,017 Will you be the executioner, officer? 137 00:15:45,100 --> 00:15:47,142 Certainly not. 138 00:15:47,225 --> 00:15:48,350 Not me. 139 00:16:33,125 --> 00:16:34,875 Here we go. 140 00:16:38,625 --> 00:16:40,250 Open the door. 141 00:16:44,292 --> 00:16:46,792 Make way. Please make way. 142 00:16:46,833 --> 00:16:48,833 Make way. 143 00:18:39,792 --> 00:18:41,958 Whoa! 144 00:18:58,667 --> 00:19:00,167 Louis! 145 00:19:00,250 --> 00:19:02,042 Louis! 146 00:19:08,917 --> 00:19:11,042 Too bad it's not me. 147 00:20:04,083 --> 00:20:05,833 Did you see? 148 00:20:07,208 --> 00:20:08,375 What? 149 00:20:08,458 --> 00:20:10,500 He can't even look through the window. 150 00:20:10,542 --> 00:20:13,417 He's better off in the dark. 151 00:20:25,625 --> 00:20:27,875 I wouldn't mind chopping that head off. But how? 152 00:20:27,958 --> 00:20:30,750 We have no guillotine, and no executioner. 153 00:20:30,833 --> 00:20:34,708 If we can't guillotine that beast, I'll look like a fool. 154 00:20:34,792 --> 00:20:35,958 Excuse me, Governor, 155 00:20:36,042 --> 00:20:38,708 Couldn't we have a guillotine and an executioner 156 00:20:38,750 --> 00:20:41,458 sent in from Paris? In Martinique... 157 00:20:41,500 --> 00:20:44,208 They don't care about the islands. 158 00:20:44,292 --> 00:20:46,750 If justice is important for the territories, 159 00:20:46,833 --> 00:20:48,250 Paris should send us what we need. 160 00:20:48,333 --> 00:20:51,292 Dr. Guillotin fucked us over with his "widow." 161 00:20:51,375 --> 00:20:55,750 Before him, they executed by hanging, shooting... 162 00:20:55,833 --> 00:20:58,833 now we need a guillotine, an executioner, the whole thing. 163 00:20:58,875 --> 00:21:01,542 - Let us ask Paris. - It will take forever. 164 00:21:01,625 --> 00:21:05,042 Writing back and forth, it will take months. 165 00:21:05,125 --> 00:21:08,833 At that speed, that beast will keep his head forever. 166 00:21:08,875 --> 00:21:11,917 Don't interrupt my meeting. 167 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,458 We're bringing in some lamps, Papa. 168 00:21:13,500 --> 00:21:16,500 That's right. It was getting dark. 169 00:21:16,542 --> 00:21:18,875 Papa, can we go see that French boat? 170 00:21:18,958 --> 00:21:22,667 Sure. But tell the sergeant to use the covered coach. 171 00:21:22,750 --> 00:21:25,167 - It's going to rain. - Thanks, Papa, we'll tell him. 172 00:21:25,250 --> 00:21:27,167 - Good night, gentlemen. - Good night. 173 00:21:28,333 --> 00:21:29,958 So...? 174 00:21:30,042 --> 00:21:32,125 No petition for pardon? 175 00:21:34,083 --> 00:21:35,250 So be it. 176 00:21:35,292 --> 00:21:38,667 But he'll have to be guillotined, one way or another. 177 00:21:40,042 --> 00:21:43,167 I don't want my people to laugh at me. 178 00:21:46,125 --> 00:21:47,667 Port, anyone? 179 00:21:57,708 --> 00:22:00,000 He's looking at my plants. 180 00:22:25,500 --> 00:22:28,167 How long will he be waiting to be killed? 181 00:22:28,250 --> 00:22:30,000 I don't know. 182 00:22:31,792 --> 00:22:34,125 As long as it takes to get a guillotine. 183 00:22:38,417 --> 00:22:41,083 - Do you like my new perfume? - Oh, yes. 184 00:22:44,583 --> 00:22:47,458 So he might wait for months, years...? 185 00:22:47,500 --> 00:22:50,292 Centuries. 186 00:22:50,375 --> 00:22:53,167 If they have no guillotine, why not let him go? 187 00:22:53,250 --> 00:22:54,542 You are right. 188 00:22:54,583 --> 00:22:57,750 Tomorrow I'll open his cell and let him out. 189 00:23:01,583 --> 00:23:03,333 I'm not kidding, Jean. 190 00:23:03,417 --> 00:23:05,333 I'm not either. 191 00:23:09,625 --> 00:23:11,583 Do I look like I'm kidding? 192 00:23:37,667 --> 00:23:40,417 She wants to talk to you. 193 00:23:41,750 --> 00:23:43,833 My wife wants to talk to you. 194 00:23:46,542 --> 00:23:49,333 But you don't have to. You don't. 195 00:23:57,625 --> 00:23:59,417 Go upstairs. She's waiting for you. 196 00:24:18,417 --> 00:24:19,958 Hello, sir. 197 00:24:21,750 --> 00:24:23,625 Come in. Take a seat. 198 00:24:28,875 --> 00:24:30,917 Come on. Take a seat. 199 00:24:35,167 --> 00:24:39,917 Uh... start chatting. I'll fix some tea. 200 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:42,375 She wants you to take care of the garden. 201 00:24:42,417 --> 00:24:46,417 You can help her with the flowers. 202 00:24:46,458 --> 00:24:48,125 You don't have to accept, 203 00:24:48,208 --> 00:24:51,750 but if you do, you'll have to work, okay? 204 00:24:53,083 --> 00:24:54,833 Do you know anything about flowers? 205 00:24:54,917 --> 00:24:56,417 No. Nothing. 206 00:24:57,583 --> 00:24:59,958 Forget it, you don't have to do it. 207 00:25:12,833 --> 00:25:17,208 We won't have tea. I... broke the pot. 208 00:25:20,292 --> 00:25:26,667 Uh, you know plants don't grow well around here. 209 00:25:26,708 --> 00:25:28,333 Only boats grow around here. 210 00:25:28,417 --> 00:25:30,333 The climate isn't... 211 00:25:31,625 --> 00:25:32,583 Well... 212 00:25:32,667 --> 00:25:36,208 will you help me grow a garden in the back yard? 213 00:25:40,167 --> 00:25:42,292 A greenhouse. A small greenhouse. 214 00:25:44,708 --> 00:25:46,167 You... know what it is? 215 00:25:46,250 --> 00:25:47,375 No. 216 00:25:47,458 --> 00:25:49,083 But it's okay. 217 00:25:50,625 --> 00:25:52,667 I will show you. 218 00:25:53,625 --> 00:25:57,667 I do not know what you have decided to do. 219 00:26:00,458 --> 00:26:02,042 Yes. 220 00:26:03,417 --> 00:26:04,167 You will? 221 00:26:04,958 --> 00:26:06,167 Well...? 222 00:26:08,042 --> 00:26:09,083 Yes, I will. 223 00:26:10,292 --> 00:26:12,667 Thank you! Thank you so much! 224 00:26:13,500 --> 00:26:15,417 And thanks to you, too! 225 00:26:18,500 --> 00:26:21,208 Would you like something to eat? 226 00:26:21,292 --> 00:26:22,625 No. 227 00:26:22,667 --> 00:26:24,333 You can go, then. 228 00:26:34,167 --> 00:26:35,792 Ah... uh... 229 00:26:35,833 --> 00:26:38,375 Now you'll have better meals... 230 00:26:38,458 --> 00:26:40,208 as compensation for your work. 231 00:26:40,292 --> 00:26:41,542 I don't want to take advantage of you. 232 00:26:41,625 --> 00:26:43,375 She does not either. 233 00:26:43,458 --> 00:26:46,125 And if things work out with the flowers, the greenhouse, 234 00:26:46,208 --> 00:26:48,792 you'll get a lamp, and you'll get your belongings. 235 00:26:48,833 --> 00:26:50,292 We'll see. 236 00:26:51,583 --> 00:26:52,792 Go now. 237 00:27:33,208 --> 00:27:35,125 You're it! 238 00:27:41,167 --> 00:27:42,833 Look at that! 239 00:27:42,917 --> 00:27:45,333 How wonderful! 240 00:27:45,417 --> 00:27:46,583 Bravo! 241 00:27:46,625 --> 00:27:48,583 A real fire! 242 00:27:48,625 --> 00:27:51,083 With logs coming from France! 243 00:27:51,125 --> 00:27:54,000 It's nothing, but it's so nice. 244 00:27:54,083 --> 00:27:55,625 Long live the Governor! 245 00:27:55,708 --> 00:27:57,833 MadameVe not... 246 00:27:57,917 --> 00:27:59,625 Excuse me, kids. 247 00:28:02,125 --> 00:28:05,500 Will the captain ever do us the honor 248 00:28:05,583 --> 00:28:08,500 on joining us on Sundays, Governor? 249 00:28:08,583 --> 00:28:13,667 Isn't it Madame La Capitaine you are longing for, officer? 250 00:28:13,750 --> 00:28:17,333 Unfortunately, you won't be beheaded. 251 00:28:17,417 --> 00:28:20,125 And "Madame La" only deals with extreme cases. 252 00:28:20,208 --> 00:28:23,208 Her husband first, then Neel Auguste, the murderer. 253 00:28:23,292 --> 00:28:25,125 Or the other way around! 254 00:28:25,208 --> 00:28:29,250 You know she likes to help others, and for free. 255 00:28:29,292 --> 00:28:30,833 Thank God! 256 00:28:30,917 --> 00:28:33,250 He's already getting room and board. 257 00:28:33,292 --> 00:28:35,542 Should your murderer be paid for his release? 258 00:28:35,583 --> 00:28:37,000 Because that's what it is! 259 00:28:37,083 --> 00:28:39,333 What do you mean, "my" murderer? 260 00:28:39,417 --> 00:28:41,792 Sit down, Papa. 261 00:28:41,875 --> 00:28:45,583 You know the governor talks before he thinks. 262 00:28:45,667 --> 00:28:48,625 He is "our" murderer, unfortunately. 263 00:28:48,708 --> 00:28:50,625 -excuse me... - I've said this before, 264 00:28:50,708 --> 00:28:53,917 he'll keep his head as long as we don't have a guillotine. 265 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:57,458 I sent my request for a "widow" three months ago. 266 00:28:57,542 --> 00:28:59,833 It's already winter. 267 00:28:59,917 --> 00:29:02,417 Cut his head off if you'd like! 268 00:29:02,500 --> 00:29:03,750 Why is she called "Madame La"? 269 00:29:03,833 --> 00:29:06,708 So as to not call her Madame la Capitaine. 270 00:29:06,750 --> 00:29:08,792 We can't call her that in a country of fishermen. 271 00:29:08,875 --> 00:29:11,417 "Madame La" is a nice name. 272 00:29:11,500 --> 00:29:13,042 It's very smart. 273 00:29:13,083 --> 00:29:15,458 - Madame La. - Madame La. 274 00:30:09,667 --> 00:30:13,708 Why did Madame La abandon an important family 275 00:30:13,792 --> 00:30:17,417 for a mere soldier? What do you think? 276 00:30:17,500 --> 00:30:19,625 Maybe because she's in love. 277 00:30:19,667 --> 00:30:23,542 Her heart is driven by her passions. 278 00:30:23,583 --> 00:30:27,000 Let us hope her passions won't drive her too far. 279 00:30:40,333 --> 00:30:42,333 I know you were completely drunk 280 00:30:42,375 --> 00:30:44,083 the night you... 281 00:30:45,500 --> 00:30:48,167 So now, you're going to show them 282 00:30:48,250 --> 00:30:49,875 how you really are, 283 00:30:49,917 --> 00:30:52,125 now that you don't drink anymore. 284 00:30:55,042 --> 00:30:57,875 But you'll have to be patient until they understand. 285 00:30:58,875 --> 00:31:00,208 That's right. 286 00:31:00,292 --> 00:31:02,417 It's not a small thing to have killed a man, 287 00:31:02,500 --> 00:31:04,750 and to have killed him that way. 288 00:31:04,833 --> 00:31:07,375 Hop on, I'll pull you. 289 00:31:07,458 --> 00:31:10,000 - No, thanks. - Please. 290 00:31:10,083 --> 00:31:12,500 You are not my servant, Neel. 291 00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:19,208 I really appreciate your trust. 292 00:31:20,917 --> 00:31:22,875 Why do you do that? 293 00:31:22,958 --> 00:31:24,167 Excuse me? 294 00:31:29,083 --> 00:31:32,208 Madame La, why do you do that? 295 00:31:36,458 --> 00:31:37,833 Because... 296 00:31:37,917 --> 00:31:40,208 people always change, no matter what. 297 00:31:40,292 --> 00:31:43,375 People can be evil one day, and good another. 298 00:31:43,458 --> 00:31:44,875 They change. 299 00:31:47,125 --> 00:31:48,750 And I am sure of that. 300 00:31:51,000 --> 00:31:52,667 Yes, I am. 301 00:32:22,292 --> 00:32:23,458 Hello! 302 00:32:23,542 --> 00:32:24,958 Hello! 303 00:32:27,292 --> 00:32:29,667 He's come to take care of La Malvilain's roof. 304 00:32:30,750 --> 00:32:32,458 It surely needs repair. 305 00:32:32,542 --> 00:32:34,167 And so does she! 306 00:32:38,042 --> 00:32:41,167 In the mean time, he can pull my sleigh. 307 00:32:41,250 --> 00:32:43,625 You remember where my house is? 308 00:32:56,542 --> 00:32:58,667 If you like widows, this is the place. 309 00:33:00,958 --> 00:33:02,542 There's plenty of them! 310 00:33:31,583 --> 00:33:33,333 Why do they call it "L'Ileaux Chiens"? 311 00:33:33,417 --> 00:33:36,208 Because of the walrus, the "sea dogs." 312 00:33:36,250 --> 00:33:38,417 - That's right. - But they have disappeared. 313 00:33:43,792 --> 00:33:45,500 Are there many widows around here? 314 00:33:47,250 --> 00:33:48,417 Are there...? 315 00:33:49,833 --> 00:33:52,667 Neel, what are you doing? La Malvilain lives over there. 316 00:33:53,542 --> 00:33:57,375 We'd have to walk by Coupard's. Let's go this way. 317 00:33:59,958 --> 00:34:01,542 Open the door! 318 00:34:04,917 --> 00:34:06,667 Make way! 319 00:34:13,208 --> 00:34:14,625 Keep him warm. 320 00:34:27,550 --> 00:34:29,342 I've spared you the protocol. 321 00:34:29,383 --> 00:34:32,217 This is the warmest room, enjoy it. 322 00:34:32,258 --> 00:34:35,175 - Make yourself comfortable. - I am comfortable, thanks. 323 00:34:37,383 --> 00:34:39,467 Would you like some port? 324 00:34:39,550 --> 00:34:41,342 It's a delicious Portuguese wine. 325 00:34:41,425 --> 00:34:43,133 It keeps you warm. 326 00:34:43,217 --> 00:34:45,675 How is your beautiful wife? 327 00:34:45,758 --> 00:34:47,633 She is not too bored in Saint-Pierre? 328 00:34:47,717 --> 00:34:49,883 So... 329 00:34:49,967 --> 00:34:52,467 how is Madame La? 330 00:34:52,508 --> 00:34:55,175 Have a taste. Tell me what you think. 331 00:34:57,467 --> 00:35:00,550 - You can tell me frankly. - It's an acquired taste. 332 00:35:00,633 --> 00:35:01,758 evidently. 333 00:35:01,800 --> 00:35:04,633 People are not curious anymore. 334 00:35:04,717 --> 00:35:08,217 Getting back to your wife, you know, right? 335 00:35:08,300 --> 00:35:09,300 Of course. 336 00:35:09,342 --> 00:35:11,758 And... do you think it's appropriate? 337 00:35:11,800 --> 00:35:13,258 What? 338 00:35:13,342 --> 00:35:15,633 Do you think it's appropriate for her 339 00:35:15,675 --> 00:35:17,550 to walk around with a murderer? 340 00:35:17,633 --> 00:35:20,425 As far as I'm concerned, he can just run away. 341 00:35:20,467 --> 00:35:25,800 But what if we receive "The Widow" and the executioner, 342 00:35:25,842 --> 00:35:29,008 and there's nobody to execute? 343 00:35:30,967 --> 00:35:33,883 Imagine that, eh? 344 00:35:34,925 --> 00:35:37,800 So, please, for once... 345 00:35:37,883 --> 00:35:42,508 don't be so nice to your wife, and lock up the murderer. 346 00:35:42,592 --> 00:35:44,175 Let's leave my wife alone. 347 00:35:45,425 --> 00:35:48,967 You are captain, but also head of the penitentiary. 348 00:35:49,008 --> 00:35:50,300 That is right. 349 00:35:50,383 --> 00:35:53,342 I will thus take the condemned to "The Widow" in due time. 350 00:35:53,425 --> 00:35:55,133 Until then, he is my responsibility. 351 00:35:55,217 --> 00:35:58,467 While we're waiting for that god damn "widow"... 352 00:35:58,508 --> 00:36:02,758 My duty is to keep the prisoners available and in good health, 353 00:36:02,800 --> 00:36:04,008 and that's what I am doing. 354 00:36:04,092 --> 00:36:08,133 Does his health depend on him being stuck to Madame La? 355 00:36:08,217 --> 00:36:11,800 Madame La is my business, so mind your own. 356 00:36:11,883 --> 00:36:15,717 Mind your own business. 357 00:36:18,342 --> 00:36:22,258 Captain, your disrespect is pissing me off, 358 00:36:22,300 --> 00:36:25,092 and that's not new. They had warned me. 359 00:36:25,133 --> 00:36:26,967 They had warned you about what? 360 00:36:27,050 --> 00:36:29,675 You know very well. Forget it. 361 00:36:29,758 --> 00:36:32,675 I just wanted to warn you about rumors. 362 00:36:32,758 --> 00:36:37,675 A murderer is still a man, some say. 363 00:36:37,758 --> 00:36:41,258 And your wife is so... modern. 364 00:36:41,300 --> 00:36:43,175 My wife knows what she's doing. 365 00:36:43,258 --> 00:36:45,175 Anyone who disrespects her 366 00:36:45,258 --> 00:36:47,342 will have to kill me before I kill them. 367 00:36:47,425 --> 00:36:48,758 In that case... 368 00:36:48,842 --> 00:36:52,467 in that case, of course... that reassures me. 369 00:36:52,550 --> 00:36:55,092 Let's talk about why you asked me here. 370 00:36:56,217 --> 00:36:58,383 Well... that was it. 371 00:37:07,258 --> 00:37:10,050 - Hello, ma'am. - Hello, Madame La. 372 00:37:11,300 --> 00:37:13,133 He's the condemned. 373 00:37:13,175 --> 00:37:15,383 He came to fix your roof. 374 00:37:15,467 --> 00:37:17,425 Thanks for taking care of us. 375 00:37:17,508 --> 00:37:20,383 Get inside, it's so cold. 376 00:37:21,467 --> 00:37:23,300 Come in, Neel. 377 00:37:38,633 --> 00:37:41,592 No, thanks. they're for you, and for Emilie. 378 00:37:43,675 --> 00:37:45,758 Do you want a cookie, Emilie? 379 00:37:49,633 --> 00:37:52,467 You are so lucky to have a daughter like her. 380 00:37:52,550 --> 00:37:54,550 You don't have any children? 381 00:38:00,342 --> 00:38:04,258 ever since he quit drinking, that man has been wonderful. 382 00:38:04,342 --> 00:38:07,425 I know. He's not a bad person. 383 00:38:07,508 --> 00:38:09,425 You know him pretty well. 384 00:38:15,842 --> 00:38:17,550 - Are you done? - Yes. 385 00:38:19,800 --> 00:38:21,633 Have you lost your appetite? 386 00:38:21,717 --> 00:38:23,883 Are you worried about something? 387 00:38:23,925 --> 00:38:26,008 I'm not hungry, that's all. 388 00:38:27,383 --> 00:38:28,967 But with that cold... 389 00:38:31,175 --> 00:38:33,092 Fucking winter! 390 00:38:33,175 --> 00:38:35,550 If you don't like winter, Captain, 391 00:38:35,633 --> 00:38:37,383 you shouldn't have come here. 392 00:38:37,467 --> 00:38:39,383 I didn't have a choice. 393 00:38:39,467 --> 00:38:41,675 And your wife... 394 00:38:41,717 --> 00:38:44,092 she deals with the cold better than you do. 395 00:38:44,175 --> 00:38:48,008 Eat your soup, okay? Gentlemen. 396 00:38:53,258 --> 00:38:55,175 That guy is bizarre. 397 00:38:55,217 --> 00:38:57,675 He's not a guy. He's a captain. 398 00:38:59,008 --> 00:39:01,758 And he's always been bizarre. even back in Paris. 399 00:39:44,967 --> 00:39:46,425 You see? 400 00:39:46,467 --> 00:39:48,383 No more hammering. 401 00:39:56,842 --> 00:39:59,842 No more hammering! No more hammering! 402 00:39:59,925 --> 00:40:02,008 No more hammering! 403 00:40:02,050 --> 00:40:04,050 That's right, no more hammering. 404 00:40:05,633 --> 00:40:08,133 No more noise. No more hammering, 405 00:40:08,217 --> 00:40:11,217 no more Neel, and no more Mama. 406 00:40:15,758 --> 00:40:18,133 Wait. Stop. 407 00:40:31,258 --> 00:40:33,550 Say goodbye, I'll wait outside. 408 00:41:32,467 --> 00:41:34,258 Neel? 409 00:41:35,925 --> 00:41:37,092 If you... 410 00:41:38,133 --> 00:41:40,092 If... 411 00:41:40,175 --> 00:41:42,842 Running away would be terrible. 412 00:41:42,925 --> 00:41:46,342 My husband would be executed instead of you. 413 00:41:46,425 --> 00:41:48,550 It won't happen. 414 00:42:03,550 --> 00:42:04,550 Neel? 415 00:42:04,633 --> 00:42:06,592 Why do you do everything I say? 416 00:43:00,258 --> 00:43:02,717 Hello, Neel. - Hello. 417 00:43:18,800 --> 00:43:20,342 Hey, convict! 418 00:43:24,383 --> 00:43:26,092 Why aren't you locked up? 419 00:43:26,175 --> 00:43:28,050 What are you doing outside alone? 420 00:43:28,133 --> 00:43:30,925 - I'm clearing up the way. - I'll clear you up for you! 421 00:43:33,342 --> 00:43:35,800 Drop the shovel! 422 00:43:35,842 --> 00:43:37,425 Drop it, Goddamn it! 423 00:43:39,967 --> 00:43:43,383 Hand me your saber. Drop it now! 424 00:43:43,467 --> 00:43:44,550 Piss off! 425 00:43:44,633 --> 00:43:45,758 Piss off! 426 00:43:53,342 --> 00:43:55,300 Get back to work, Neel. 427 00:43:57,758 --> 00:43:59,925 Who mandated this? 428 00:44:00,008 --> 00:44:02,967 Tell them that next time, there could be an accident 429 00:44:03,050 --> 00:44:05,342 of my "involuntary" doing. 430 00:44:07,300 --> 00:44:09,800 La Capitaine is waiting for you at the plant shop. 431 00:44:09,883 --> 00:44:12,883 Down the road. She's treating you to lunch. 432 00:44:12,967 --> 00:44:15,050 I'll go when I'm done. 433 00:44:39,925 --> 00:44:42,592 Do you really think they'll grow here? 434 00:44:45,092 --> 00:44:46,633 Yes. 435 00:44:49,175 --> 00:44:52,008 I don't think I ever could. 436 00:45:13,800 --> 00:45:17,925 "The top of the trees." 437 00:45:17,967 --> 00:45:20,842 - "The tip..." - "Top." 438 00:45:20,925 --> 00:45:26,675 "Top... of the ir... the trees." 439 00:45:26,717 --> 00:45:29,258 - "The sound..." - "The sound... 440 00:45:29,342 --> 00:45:34,508 of night... in gales." 441 00:45:35,758 --> 00:45:37,967 "The pretty... 442 00:45:39,383 --> 00:45:40,592 meadows." 443 00:45:40,633 --> 00:45:44,717 "The ... pretty... 444 00:45:44,800 --> 00:45:46,175 meadows." 445 00:45:47,800 --> 00:45:50,800 Now read this to yourself, silently. 446 00:45:50,842 --> 00:45:55,258 No, with your eyes only. 447 00:45:55,342 --> 00:45:55,925 "The ..." 448 00:45:55,967 --> 00:45:59,175 Don't say it. Read it to yourself. 449 00:45:59,258 --> 00:46:01,300 "The roofs..." 450 00:46:01,383 --> 00:46:03,508 No, read it to yourself. 451 00:46:03,592 --> 00:46:04,967 Ah... 452 00:46:07,633 --> 00:46:11,050 - "of winter..." - "...winter..." 453 00:46:15,508 --> 00:46:17,842 "...that..." 454 00:46:21,675 --> 00:46:24,758 - "...shines." - "...shine." 455 00:47:03,383 --> 00:47:06,092 Jean... Jean. 456 00:47:07,633 --> 00:47:10,050 Don't take any risks for me. 457 00:47:10,133 --> 00:47:12,342 Whom else should I take them for? 458 00:47:12,425 --> 00:47:15,050 I don't want you to. 459 00:47:15,133 --> 00:47:16,467 I don't want you to. 460 00:47:16,550 --> 00:47:19,175 They can't do anything against me. 461 00:47:19,258 --> 00:47:21,092 They don't have my strength. 462 00:47:23,050 --> 00:47:24,550 What strength? 463 00:47:25,717 --> 00:47:27,133 What strength? 464 00:47:30,300 --> 00:47:31,467 This... 465 00:47:33,217 --> 00:47:34,383 and this... 466 00:47:36,758 --> 00:47:38,092 ...and this. 467 00:47:54,925 --> 00:47:59,758 May 2nd, 1850 Fort-de-France, Martinique 468 00:49:01,550 --> 00:49:04,508 See how he's staring at her. 469 00:49:09,550 --> 00:49:11,842 They probably don't spend their nights sleeping. 470 00:49:11,883 --> 00:49:14,175 I would wager my husband. 471 00:49:15,425 --> 00:49:17,883 We're not all lucky enough to have a condemned 472 00:49:17,967 --> 00:49:20,633 we can use as a rival, to invigorate our dear husbands. 473 00:49:22,092 --> 00:49:23,883 You don't have a condemned, 474 00:49:23,967 --> 00:49:26,050 but you can try the captain, dear. 475 00:49:26,092 --> 00:49:28,008 No, thank you. 476 00:49:28,050 --> 00:49:31,675 He might spoil my spring time by being dedicated to his wife. 477 00:49:33,050 --> 00:49:36,550 Sirs, the first boat of the season is bringing some news. 478 00:49:37,342 --> 00:49:41,800 We'll be receiving a "widow" very soon. 479 00:49:41,842 --> 00:49:44,800 There public never disappoints anyone. 480 00:49:44,842 --> 00:49:45,842 How about the executioner? 481 00:49:45,925 --> 00:49:49,217 Well... I have not heard of that. 482 00:49:49,300 --> 00:49:51,425 They never mentioned the executioner. 483 00:49:51,467 --> 00:49:52,967 The "Marie-Galante" will bring in 484 00:49:53,050 --> 00:49:56,383 the tools for the execution, but that's all. 485 00:49:56,467 --> 00:49:58,842 Nobody to cut the head off. 486 00:49:58,925 --> 00:50:00,967 Where is that "widow" coming from? 487 00:50:01,008 --> 00:50:02,258 From Martinique. 488 00:50:02,342 --> 00:50:04,342 They just got a new one, 489 00:50:04,425 --> 00:50:05,842 so they're sending in their old one. 490 00:50:05,883 --> 00:50:08,133 And no executioner? They have one on Martinique. 491 00:50:08,175 --> 00:50:09,800 You can't borrow an executioner, 492 00:50:09,842 --> 00:50:11,592 and no captain would have one on their boat. 493 00:50:11,675 --> 00:50:14,508 So we'll have to find one here. 494 00:50:14,592 --> 00:50:18,383 If there's a potential executioner here, find him. 495 00:50:19,467 --> 00:50:21,217 I'm afraid we won't find anyone. 496 00:50:22,800 --> 00:50:24,633 You are right. 497 00:50:24,675 --> 00:50:26,383 We won't find anyone, which is good. 498 00:50:26,467 --> 00:50:28,800 The people of Saint-Pierre are no executioners. 499 00:50:28,883 --> 00:50:31,342 Madame, don't expose your business to all. 500 00:50:31,425 --> 00:50:33,550 You're already associating with a soon to be executed... 501 00:50:34,883 --> 00:50:36,383 Please be more specific. 502 00:50:36,467 --> 00:50:38,008 I'm afraid we did not get that. 503 00:50:39,133 --> 00:50:42,258 That's right. I did not get it either. 504 00:50:42,342 --> 00:50:45,550 Is this smoking room not a refuge away from the ladies, 505 00:50:45,633 --> 00:50:47,758 even our wives? I'm quoting you here. 506 00:50:47,800 --> 00:50:50,800 Don't provoke the captain and then blame me for it. 507 00:50:51,883 --> 00:50:53,592 You were talking business, is that right? 508 00:50:53,633 --> 00:50:55,592 Not at all. 509 00:50:55,633 --> 00:50:59,675 I was surprised to see her around the smoking room. 510 00:51:00,717 --> 00:51:02,008 That's it. Nothing else. 511 00:51:02,092 --> 00:51:03,842 " Nothing else..." 512 00:51:03,925 --> 00:51:08,258 Since there's a doubt, I demand an apology right now. 513 00:51:08,342 --> 00:51:10,925 Loud and clear, so everyone can hear. 514 00:51:14,717 --> 00:51:16,092 With pleasure. 515 00:51:18,425 --> 00:51:20,758 I sincerely apologize, Madame, 516 00:51:22,342 --> 00:51:26,175 for what you think I said, but that I did not mean. 517 00:51:27,800 --> 00:51:29,133 Come on, Jean. 518 00:51:29,217 --> 00:51:32,467 You just ridiculed yourself, sir. With one word it could go further. 519 00:51:32,550 --> 00:51:33,925 Please, Jean. 520 00:51:34,008 --> 00:51:36,633 I would love for you to dare. 521 00:51:38,342 --> 00:51:39,258 No? 522 00:51:41,133 --> 00:51:43,633 Too bad. Maybe some other time. 523 00:51:43,717 --> 00:51:46,633 Gentlemen, if I may say so. 524 00:51:57,800 --> 00:52:01,175 He does not even have to fuck us to make cuckolds of our husbands. 525 00:52:32,717 --> 00:52:34,758 Here it is! 526 00:54:39,458 --> 00:54:40,292 Neel Auguste, 527 00:54:40,375 --> 00:54:42,750 you are now an honorary member of the Caf� du Nord, 528 00:54:42,833 --> 00:54:45,583 a lifetime member! And you'll have a long life. 529 00:55:03,750 --> 00:55:05,208 Captain? 530 00:55:05,292 --> 00:55:07,917 President Venot is here. 531 00:55:08,000 --> 00:55:10,333 He wants to talk to you. 532 00:55:10,417 --> 00:55:12,333 Captain? 533 00:55:12,417 --> 00:55:14,083 I heard you. 534 00:55:50,792 --> 00:55:54,125 Our condemned has once again done the impossible. 535 00:55:54,208 --> 00:55:56,958 He saved the Caf� du Nord from sinking. 536 00:55:57,042 --> 00:56:00,250 And what would Saint-Pierre be without it? 537 00:56:00,333 --> 00:56:02,083 Well... 538 00:56:02,167 --> 00:56:04,292 let's take a walk, please. 539 00:56:04,375 --> 00:56:06,417 Neel Auguste's popularity is becoming alarming. 540 00:56:06,500 --> 00:56:09,250 Please, let's talk about it. 541 00:56:16,250 --> 00:56:19,167 I understand your position, you know. 542 00:56:19,250 --> 00:56:22,125 You are in charge of the execution 543 00:56:22,208 --> 00:56:23,792 of the condemned, so... 544 00:56:23,875 --> 00:56:26,083 Between you and me, 545 00:56:26,167 --> 00:56:29,417 I'd also prefer the execution to not take place. 546 00:56:29,500 --> 00:56:31,625 Neel Auguste has gotten too popular. 547 00:56:33,583 --> 00:56:38,250 We condemned a criminal, and we'll execute a good person. 548 00:56:38,292 --> 00:56:42,417 everyone here would like to have him for lunch on Sundays. 549 00:56:42,500 --> 00:56:45,583 We'll have to execute him. Paris demands it. 550 00:56:45,625 --> 00:56:49,500 Your wife is too compassionate. 551 00:56:49,542 --> 00:56:52,292 Seriously, what will people think when the day comes? 552 00:56:52,375 --> 00:56:54,750 What will you do with the condemned 553 00:56:54,833 --> 00:56:56,500 when "The Widow" gets here? 554 00:56:56,542 --> 00:56:58,417 So, Captain? 555 00:56:58,500 --> 00:57:00,583 The condemned will be here. 556 00:57:00,667 --> 00:57:02,542 Once you have the machine 557 00:57:02,583 --> 00:57:04,542 and the executioner, I'll do my job. 558 00:57:04,583 --> 00:57:05,750 And in the meantime? 559 00:57:05,833 --> 00:57:08,292 Beware. Our Republic is touchy. 560 00:57:08,375 --> 00:57:11,458 Thank you. Thanks for warning me. 561 00:57:11,542 --> 00:57:13,167 Here. 562 00:57:13,250 --> 00:57:15,750 A gift from the soon to be executed. 563 00:57:15,833 --> 00:57:18,167 Sir. 564 00:57:18,208 --> 00:57:21,083 The Council should take care of these roads, 565 00:57:21,167 --> 00:57:23,208 don't you think? 566 00:57:57,667 --> 00:58:00,333 Emilie, you can eat on your own. 567 00:58:00,375 --> 00:58:03,750 No... I like it. 568 00:58:03,833 --> 00:58:06,000 Your meal will be cold. 569 00:58:07,792 --> 00:58:10,667 Are you not surprised I asked you to cut the flowers? 570 00:58:12,125 --> 00:58:13,333 Yes, but... 571 00:58:13,417 --> 00:58:14,667 But what? 572 00:58:14,750 --> 00:58:19,458 I suspected they were for Jeanne-Marie. 573 00:58:19,500 --> 00:58:22,250 "Jeanne-Marie"? 574 00:58:22,333 --> 00:58:25,333 Jeanne-Marie, that says it all. 575 00:58:25,417 --> 00:58:27,292 Are you blushing? 576 00:58:30,958 --> 00:58:32,458 If it is possible, 577 00:58:32,500 --> 00:58:35,208 Neel and I may get married. 578 00:58:38,125 --> 00:58:41,125 We need to do it before I start to show. 579 00:58:52,333 --> 00:58:54,333 I'm sorry. 580 00:58:56,333 --> 00:58:58,750 There's no need to apologize. 581 00:59:09,333 --> 00:59:13,292 Oyez! Oyez! 582 00:59:15,875 --> 00:59:19,708 "The Governor's Council asks, 583 00:59:19,792 --> 00:59:24,167 in accordance with the laws of our Republic's justice system, 584 00:59:24,250 --> 00:59:28,167 that every adult male 585 00:59:28,250 --> 00:59:31,458 with no criminal record, 586 00:59:31,542 --> 00:59:36,375 and who would like to act as public executioner 587 00:59:36,417 --> 00:59:40,167 and take advantage of the benefits of the position, 588 00:59:40,250 --> 00:59:43,917 present themselves at the Government's Palace." 589 00:59:45,750 --> 00:59:47,625 Tell us... 590 00:59:47,708 --> 00:59:49,625 what is a public executioner? 591 00:59:49,708 --> 00:59:51,333 Why don't you ask the Government? 592 00:59:51,417 --> 00:59:53,250 Is it to cut off Neel's head? 593 00:59:53,333 --> 00:59:54,458 Possibly... 594 00:59:54,500 --> 00:59:56,417 but I'm not supposed to know. 595 00:59:58,292 --> 01:00:00,917 Does anyone need a ride to Saint-Pierre? 596 01:00:03,917 --> 01:00:06,583 They won't find anyone to cut your head off. 597 01:00:06,625 --> 01:00:09,000 Nobody could do that. 598 01:00:09,083 --> 01:00:11,583 It is not hard to kill a man. 599 01:00:11,625 --> 01:00:13,042 You know? 600 01:00:14,208 --> 01:00:15,625 I know. 601 01:00:18,625 --> 01:00:20,083 Did you know? 602 01:00:20,167 --> 01:00:24,417 The announcer says they want to hire an executioner here. 603 01:00:24,458 --> 01:00:26,833 They want to pay someone from here to kill him. 604 01:00:26,917 --> 01:00:28,917 The pricks want to gain Paris' respect. 605 01:00:29,000 --> 01:00:31,458 Don't worry, Neel. There are no executioners here. 606 01:00:31,542 --> 01:00:34,208 There are a few lost souls, but no executioners. 607 01:00:34,250 --> 01:00:37,167 - I'm not so sure. - How much to cut his head off, 608 01:00:37,250 --> 01:00:40,042 when he's tied down in front of everyone? 609 01:00:40,083 --> 01:00:42,417 Goddamn it! I would never do that! 610 01:00:42,500 --> 01:00:44,125 Don't feel superior. 611 01:00:44,208 --> 01:00:46,750 There is nobody here for that job. 612 01:00:46,833 --> 01:00:49,375 That's right. Nobody wants dirty money. 613 01:00:49,417 --> 01:00:50,958 He could not go back to France. 614 01:00:51,042 --> 01:00:52,583 He would not be welcome on a boat. 615 01:00:52,667 --> 01:00:54,458 They put up fliers everywhere. 616 01:00:54,542 --> 01:00:56,375 And so what? We can take them down. 617 01:00:56,458 --> 01:00:58,083 Let's go! 618 01:01:04,167 --> 01:01:06,417 "The Governor's Council..." 619 01:01:59,500 --> 01:02:02,917 In the presence of God, the origin of your love, 620 01:02:03,000 --> 01:02:05,333 and Who will always be with you, 621 01:02:05,375 --> 01:02:08,208 we will proceed. 622 01:02:08,250 --> 01:02:10,417 Ariel Neel Auguste, 623 01:02:10,500 --> 01:02:15,542 do you take L�ontine Jeanne-MarieMalvilain 624 01:02:15,583 --> 01:02:17,417 as your wife? 625 01:02:20,833 --> 01:02:21,792 I do. 626 01:02:23,583 --> 01:02:25,250 L�ontine Jeanne-Marie Malvilain... 627 01:02:25,333 --> 01:02:28,083 It's okay, I am here. 628 01:02:28,167 --> 01:02:31,000 ...do you take Ariel Neel Auguste as your husband? 629 01:02:31,083 --> 01:02:33,042 I do, Father. 630 01:02:33,125 --> 01:02:36,667 You are now joined in marriage, 631 01:02:36,750 --> 01:02:39,333 until death do you part. 632 01:02:53,500 --> 01:02:57,292 Why endorse such a masquerade in the name of the Church? 633 01:02:57,333 --> 01:02:59,917 Don't talk about sacraments in such a way. 634 01:03:00,000 --> 01:03:02,958 La Malvilain was living in sin. 635 01:03:03,000 --> 01:03:04,167 It's ridiculous! 636 01:03:04,208 --> 01:03:06,375 Why not let him have his own business, 637 01:03:06,458 --> 01:03:08,542 working for the Navy? 638 01:03:08,583 --> 01:03:11,417 Captain, did you have the right... 639 01:03:11,458 --> 01:03:13,750 did you have the right to allow that wedding? 640 01:03:13,833 --> 01:03:17,417 Yes, I did. Do you have any doubts about it? 641 01:03:17,500 --> 01:03:18,833 What rights are you talking about? 642 01:03:18,917 --> 01:03:24,125 We are not in Paris. Technically, Neel is under my command. 643 01:03:25,167 --> 01:03:27,542 Jeanne-Marie Malvilain is French, 644 01:03:27,625 --> 01:03:30,458 she wanted paternity to be established, 645 01:03:30,542 --> 01:03:32,792 and Neel Auguste said he was the father. 646 01:03:32,833 --> 01:03:35,500 I made the marriage official 647 01:03:35,542 --> 01:03:37,500 in the context of our military system, 648 01:03:37,542 --> 01:03:40,833 however ironic that may sound. 649 01:03:40,875 --> 01:03:41,750 There you go! 650 01:03:41,833 --> 01:03:43,500 My council wouldn't take my advice, 651 01:03:43,583 --> 01:03:46,667 and refused to pardon Neel Auguste. 652 01:03:46,750 --> 01:03:50,458 We'll have one more widow and one more orphan. 653 01:03:50,500 --> 01:03:51,625 Gentlemen, 654 01:03:51,667 --> 01:03:55,833 the Captain does all he can to piss us off! 655 01:04:20,792 --> 01:04:22,417 What's wrong, Louis? 656 01:04:22,458 --> 01:04:24,875 I just wanted to tell you... 657 01:04:24,958 --> 01:04:26,958 a ship is arriving. 658 01:04:27,042 --> 01:04:29,000 It's the "Marie-Galante." 659 01:04:30,625 --> 01:04:32,125 It's coming from Martinique, 660 01:04:33,292 --> 01:04:35,083 with "The Widow." 661 01:04:36,542 --> 01:04:38,083 The ship's having problems. 662 01:04:38,125 --> 01:04:40,250 The helm's broken. 663 01:04:40,292 --> 01:04:43,500 - Where's the captain? - At the harbor. 664 01:04:43,583 --> 01:04:45,042 I'll be back. 665 01:04:55,125 --> 01:04:56,917 What are you doing? 666 01:04:56,958 --> 01:04:59,667 The captain said he did not want him to be out today. 667 01:05:00,833 --> 01:05:02,792 Did he say to lock him up? 668 01:05:03,792 --> 01:05:04,917 No. 669 01:05:04,958 --> 01:05:07,625 What did he say exactly? 670 01:05:07,708 --> 01:05:09,500 He said he did not want Neel outside. 671 01:05:09,583 --> 01:05:11,667 Was that a specific order? 672 01:05:11,750 --> 01:05:14,250 No, not really... specific. 673 01:05:14,292 --> 01:05:16,333 So open the door. 674 01:05:16,417 --> 01:05:18,042 He said he wanted... 675 01:05:18,125 --> 01:05:21,333 What my husband wants is up to me. 676 01:05:21,417 --> 01:05:24,042 Open that door! And leave us alone! 677 01:06:28,933 --> 01:06:31,975 Captain, the commander requested our help 678 01:06:32,058 --> 01:06:34,308 to bring his ship to shore. 679 01:06:34,350 --> 01:06:35,808 I thought we could use your military boats. 680 01:06:35,850 --> 01:06:37,558 No. 681 01:06:37,642 --> 01:06:40,058 Are you declining to help us with your resources, 682 01:06:40,142 --> 01:06:43,183 knowing that ship is bringing in "The Widow"? 683 01:06:43,267 --> 01:06:44,725 That's right. 684 01:06:44,808 --> 01:06:47,308 Why don't you go tell your superiors? 685 01:06:47,350 --> 01:06:49,892 How about helping the sailors? 686 01:06:50,975 --> 01:06:54,017 They can't wait to reach the shore. 687 01:06:54,100 --> 01:06:56,558 If they can't wait, why don't they swim to the shore? 688 01:07:00,683 --> 01:07:02,808 Throw "The Widow" to the sea, and we'll take care of the sailors. 689 01:07:02,850 --> 01:07:05,183 Yes, throw it to the sea! 690 01:07:06,267 --> 01:07:08,767 Come over here, please. 691 01:07:08,850 --> 01:07:12,350 The mother was still pregnant when they left France. 692 01:07:13,433 --> 01:07:17,267 They did not like Martinique, so here they are. 693 01:07:17,308 --> 01:07:19,517 We had not had any immigrants for a while. 694 01:07:19,600 --> 01:07:21,392 Welcome to Saint-Pierre! 695 01:07:22,642 --> 01:07:24,517 There you go! 696 01:07:37,433 --> 01:07:39,267 The Council is expecting you. 697 01:07:54,142 --> 01:07:56,267 Come over here. 698 01:07:56,350 --> 01:07:57,642 Take a seat. 699 01:07:57,725 --> 01:08:00,433 Mr. Chevassus, welcome! 700 01:08:04,475 --> 01:08:07,392 Have you ever been convicted of any crime? 701 01:08:07,433 --> 01:08:09,475 I don't think so. 702 01:08:09,558 --> 01:08:13,475 Well, have you ever been to jail, in France or in Martinique? 703 01:08:13,558 --> 01:08:14,850 Your word will be enough. 704 01:08:14,933 --> 01:08:17,558 No. You have my word. 705 01:08:17,600 --> 01:08:20,392 Good. You need a good job, Mr. Chevassus. 706 01:08:20,433 --> 01:08:22,558 Yes... 707 01:08:22,600 --> 01:08:24,433 An easy job that pays well, 708 01:08:24,517 --> 01:08:28,892 but that requires dignity and discretion. 709 01:08:28,933 --> 01:08:32,058 A job that will serve the republic. 710 01:08:32,100 --> 01:08:34,975 Do you want to be an executioner? 711 01:08:37,100 --> 01:08:39,933 The Governor has little time. 712 01:08:40,017 --> 01:08:42,308 I advice you to think about it well. 713 01:08:42,392 --> 01:08:45,392 This is a once in a lifetime offer. 714 01:08:46,475 --> 01:08:50,058 We'll base our decision on your answer. 715 01:08:50,100 --> 01:08:54,225 Either you can become an honorable citizen here, 716 01:08:54,267 --> 01:08:55,975 and that is what we are offering you, 717 01:08:56,058 --> 01:08:58,767 or you are only requesting asylum. 718 01:08:58,850 --> 01:09:01,308 And unless you have substantial savings... 719 01:09:01,392 --> 01:09:04,892 Do you have any? Well, too bad for you. 720 01:09:04,933 --> 01:09:07,433 The customs officer may consider your case. 721 01:09:07,517 --> 01:09:09,600 Without any savings, there is no way. 722 01:09:09,642 --> 01:09:12,392 Do you know much about wood? 723 01:09:12,433 --> 01:09:15,517 - A little. - That is good. 724 01:09:15,558 --> 01:09:18,642 Gentlemen, let us explain to Mr. Chevassus 725 01:09:18,725 --> 01:09:21,308 the many material advantages he'll receive as an executioner, 726 01:09:21,350 --> 01:09:22,892 as a public executioner, 727 01:09:22,975 --> 01:09:26,517 so he can make an informed decision. 728 01:09:26,600 --> 01:09:27,558 So... 729 01:09:27,642 --> 01:09:31,350 free housing, here in town, 730 01:09:31,392 --> 01:09:34,225 and 2,000 francs. Here's the detail. 731 01:09:34,308 --> 01:09:37,475 500 to repair and put the guillotine together, 732 01:09:37,558 --> 01:09:43,517 1000 for the execution, and 500 to tidy up, 733 01:09:43,558 --> 01:09:46,142 which adds up to 2,000 francs, right? 734 01:09:46,183 --> 01:09:48,975 That's what it says here on the paper. 735 01:09:49,058 --> 01:09:50,725 You can ask for an advance, 736 01:09:50,808 --> 01:09:53,350 which will be granted when you sign your contract, 737 01:09:53,433 --> 01:09:54,975 right now. 738 01:09:56,892 --> 01:10:00,100 So you want it or not? Tell me before I leave. 739 01:10:00,183 --> 01:10:01,558 You cannot hesitate. 740 01:10:01,600 --> 01:10:03,350 Being an executioner is a vocation. 741 01:10:05,058 --> 01:10:07,392 Do you want to chop heads off or not? 742 01:10:08,475 --> 01:10:09,558 Yes. 743 01:10:09,642 --> 01:10:10,850 Good! 744 01:10:13,475 --> 01:10:15,642 And don't even think of changing your mind. 745 01:10:15,683 --> 01:10:17,433 From now on, you're an executioner 746 01:10:17,517 --> 01:10:19,892 or a victim, make your choice. 747 01:10:21,767 --> 01:10:23,308 Good day, gentlemen. 748 01:10:25,683 --> 01:10:28,100 Congratulations, Mr. Chevassus. 749 01:10:39,808 --> 01:10:42,683 You should be happy, your husband has found a job. 750 01:10:42,767 --> 01:10:45,850 You are lucky, your troubles are over. 751 01:10:52,683 --> 01:10:55,975 We are hiring sailors! 752 01:10:57,350 --> 01:11:01,100 We are hiring sailors, 753 01:11:01,183 --> 01:11:04,475 to bring the Marie-Galanteto shore. 754 01:11:04,517 --> 01:11:09,725 The superintendent will pay you four francs 755 01:11:09,808 --> 01:11:13,142 per trip from 4:00 a.m. to afternoon, 756 01:11:13,183 --> 01:11:18,933 and six francs from 4:00 a.m. to dusk. 757 01:11:19,017 --> 01:11:21,225 That's not well paid. 758 01:11:21,308 --> 01:11:23,017 Go get "The Widow" yourself! 759 01:11:23,100 --> 01:11:24,808 The announcer and the officers 760 01:11:24,850 --> 01:11:26,892 can already fill up a boat. 761 01:11:30,517 --> 01:11:32,767 The superintendent 762 01:11:32,808 --> 01:11:35,350 will increase the wage 763 01:11:35,433 --> 01:11:37,683 for both ways. 764 01:11:37,767 --> 01:11:40,267 You'll get six francs during the day, 765 01:11:40,308 --> 01:11:43,475 and nine francs after dusk. 766 01:11:59,475 --> 01:12:02,267 What are you doing? Are you crazy? 767 01:12:02,350 --> 01:12:03,933 It's for Jeanne-Marie and the baby. 768 01:12:03,975 --> 01:12:05,350 Neel! 769 01:12:20,975 --> 01:12:23,225 Neel Auguste, how many trips? 770 01:12:23,267 --> 01:12:24,892 All of them! 771 01:12:28,850 --> 01:12:31,600 Pauline, leave him alone now. 772 01:12:32,642 --> 01:12:35,350 Can you go with no sleep? 773 01:12:37,975 --> 01:12:39,933 Put his name down. 774 01:12:47,517 --> 01:12:50,100 Let's go home. There's nothing else you can do. 775 01:12:50,183 --> 01:12:51,767 Come on, let's go! 776 01:12:51,850 --> 01:12:52,975 - Let's go! - No! 777 01:14:24,850 --> 01:14:27,517 God might not want us to get "The Widow." 778 01:14:28,558 --> 01:14:30,683 God isn't the only arbiter. 779 01:14:58,350 --> 01:15:00,433 Excuse me. Thank you. 780 01:15:00,517 --> 01:15:04,475 "The Widow" is being brought in, we have an executioner. 781 01:15:04,558 --> 01:15:08,017 That poor man is finally going to get executed. 782 01:15:10,017 --> 01:15:12,142 I think we'll all miss him. 783 01:15:13,183 --> 01:15:15,808 My husband wanted to pardon him, did you not? 784 01:15:15,850 --> 01:15:18,267 - Not at all. - That's what you kept saying. 785 01:15:18,350 --> 01:15:23,183 I did not want to make promises we could not keep. 786 01:15:23,225 --> 01:15:24,558 There's a difference. 787 01:15:25,350 --> 01:15:27,808 I agree with you, we'll miss him. 788 01:15:29,267 --> 01:15:32,767 Our lives will go back to the same routine. 789 01:15:32,808 --> 01:15:34,808 Life here is going to be such a bore. 790 01:15:34,892 --> 01:15:36,475 Eug�nie, please... 791 01:15:36,517 --> 01:15:38,600 if you're bored, find an intelligent occupation. 792 01:15:38,642 --> 01:15:41,517 - Pick up crocheting. - Crocheting? 793 01:15:41,558 --> 01:15:44,475 You obviously don't know a thing about it! 794 01:15:45,558 --> 01:15:48,892 I am afraid our wives' opinion 795 01:15:48,975 --> 01:15:51,100 reflects that of the general population. 796 01:15:51,142 --> 01:15:52,933 Executioner, go to work! 797 01:15:53,017 --> 01:15:54,392 Executioner, go to work! 798 01:15:54,475 --> 01:15:58,017 Children, never cut off an adult! 799 01:15:58,100 --> 01:16:00,808 See, you agree with us. 800 01:16:03,683 --> 01:16:05,475 Pardon me. 801 01:16:30,808 --> 01:16:32,933 Are you mad at me? 802 01:16:35,350 --> 01:16:36,725 Yes. 803 01:16:37,892 --> 01:16:39,725 No. 804 01:16:45,642 --> 01:16:47,558 What's going to happen? 805 01:16:47,642 --> 01:16:49,392 I don't know. 806 01:16:54,767 --> 01:16:57,808 - Can you see him? - No. 807 01:17:01,767 --> 01:17:04,142 Why is he doing that? 808 01:17:04,225 --> 01:17:06,392 It's a shortcut to hell. 809 01:17:13,350 --> 01:17:16,642 He's been rowing for so long, with nothing to eat or drink. 810 01:17:21,183 --> 01:17:24,475 He's strong enough to row to Newfoundland. 811 01:17:24,558 --> 01:17:26,933 He could go so far... 812 01:17:27,017 --> 01:17:29,767 so far we'd never find him again. 813 01:18:01,225 --> 01:18:05,600 28, 29, 30, 814 01:18:05,683 --> 01:18:12,350 31, 32, 33, 34, 815 01:18:12,433 --> 01:18:19,183 35, 36, 3 7, 38, 39... 816 01:18:19,267 --> 01:18:22,892 The ship brought in some newspapers from Paris. 817 01:18:22,933 --> 01:18:25,600 ...42, 43, 44. 818 01:19:10,225 --> 01:19:12,100 You see what kind of man he's become? 819 01:19:12,183 --> 01:19:16,433 One man gets accused, another gets punished. 820 01:19:16,517 --> 01:19:19,558 I know. It's always the case. 821 01:19:22,600 --> 01:19:25,308 Things are not going well in Paris. 822 01:19:25,350 --> 01:19:27,850 People are rioting... and being repressed... 823 01:19:29,392 --> 01:19:31,225 ...executed even. 824 01:19:31,308 --> 01:19:33,308 How awful. 825 01:19:33,392 --> 01:19:35,600 My command has completely changed. 826 01:19:38,558 --> 01:19:41,517 They are waiting for you at the harbor. It's urgent. 827 01:19:41,600 --> 01:19:43,392 I'll be right there. 828 01:20:10,892 --> 01:20:12,183 Make way! 829 01:20:13,350 --> 01:20:14,892 Go away! 830 01:20:14,975 --> 01:20:16,725 Go home! 831 01:20:16,767 --> 01:20:18,517 Don't provoke them. 832 01:20:23,058 --> 01:20:26,017 Don't move! 833 01:20:30,058 --> 01:20:33,017 You idiot! Whatever happens, don't move! 834 01:20:35,517 --> 01:20:38,433 Go home! Move away! 835 01:20:38,475 --> 01:20:40,975 A "widow" with no executioner is just a pile of wood. 836 01:20:41,017 --> 01:20:42,850 Don't fight for a pile of wood! 837 01:20:42,933 --> 01:20:45,392 Come on! Go home! 838 01:20:45,475 --> 01:20:47,558 Go! 839 01:21:08,183 --> 01:21:10,142 You were quite hungry. 840 01:21:15,350 --> 01:21:18,558 Tomorrow we'll bring your 44 francs to your wife. 841 01:21:25,475 --> 01:21:28,225 You'd be strong enough to row to Newfoundland. 842 01:22:12,017 --> 01:22:14,558 That awful ship does not need towing today. 843 01:22:14,600 --> 01:22:16,558 - No. - The hell with it! 844 01:22:17,642 --> 01:22:20,142 We're going to L'Ileaux Chiens to give Jeanne-Marie the money, 845 01:22:20,225 --> 01:22:21,933 and a few other things. 846 01:22:21,975 --> 01:22:23,308 That's good. 847 01:22:26,475 --> 01:22:28,600 What does that look mean? 848 01:22:28,642 --> 01:22:31,308 It's the look of a man who loves his wife, 849 01:22:31,392 --> 01:22:33,058 and who can read her eyes. 850 01:22:38,142 --> 01:22:40,142 What can you read? 851 01:22:46,183 --> 01:22:48,267 Be cautious, Pauline. 852 01:22:52,975 --> 01:22:54,433 Thank you, Jean. 853 01:23:37,358 --> 01:23:39,983 I hope a storm wrecks the ship. 854 01:23:41,608 --> 01:23:44,275 You can't wish that on the sailors. 855 01:23:45,858 --> 01:23:48,608 Quit annoying me with your good heart! 856 01:23:59,275 --> 01:24:01,067 Gentlemen, 857 01:24:01,108 --> 01:24:05,025 we have to reconsider Neel Auguste's case. 858 01:24:05,067 --> 01:24:07,483 His execution could lead to riots. 859 01:24:07,525 --> 01:24:08,817 What do you mean, "We have to"? 860 01:24:08,900 --> 01:24:11,692 Who gives you the authority to come here and threaten us? 861 01:24:11,775 --> 01:24:13,983 Did you get the authority from headquarters? 862 01:24:14,025 --> 01:24:15,400 No. 863 01:24:15,483 --> 01:24:18,442 Mr. Hugo, whose opinion you probably respect, 864 01:24:18,483 --> 01:24:23,025 once said that a riot strengthens the systems it does not overthrow. 865 01:24:23,108 --> 01:24:27,358 If one were to arise, your men would contain it, 866 01:24:27,400 --> 01:24:28,692 would they not, Captain? 867 01:24:28,775 --> 01:24:32,525 No. I refuse to use force against the population 868 01:24:32,567 --> 01:24:34,692 or to even threaten it. 869 01:24:34,775 --> 01:24:38,733 Ah... at last, here we are. 870 01:24:38,817 --> 01:24:41,817 Captain, don't you think more sentimental motives 871 01:24:41,858 --> 01:24:43,733 led you and your wife 872 01:24:43,817 --> 01:24:45,692 to take that execution a little too personally? 873 01:24:45,733 --> 01:24:48,858 Does my wife bother you? 874 01:24:48,900 --> 01:24:51,233 Keep those remarks to yourself. 875 01:24:53,317 --> 01:24:58,858 I came to tell you that I refuse to allow my detachment 876 01:24:58,900 --> 01:25:01,858 to oversee Neel Auguste's execution. 877 01:25:01,942 --> 01:25:04,567 That's how it will be. There is no room for negotiation. 878 01:25:04,650 --> 01:25:06,192 Come on... 879 01:25:06,233 --> 01:25:07,733 No. 880 01:25:07,817 --> 01:25:10,692 Captain, the fact that the condemned was assigned 881 01:25:10,775 --> 01:25:13,692 voluntary public work kept him available to the justice system. 882 01:25:13,733 --> 01:25:15,233 That's all very well. 883 01:25:15,317 --> 01:25:18,650 But only the law dictates what is legal and what is not. 884 01:25:18,692 --> 01:25:20,858 And you've just stepped out of the justice system. 885 01:25:20,942 --> 01:25:21,983 Seriously so. 886 01:25:22,025 --> 01:25:24,233 And your humanism will be severely looked down upon, 887 01:25:24,275 --> 01:25:25,775 especially in Paris. 888 01:25:25,858 --> 01:25:28,608 You'll be seen as a rebel, and even worse. 889 01:25:28,692 --> 01:25:33,275 I don't expect the Council to feel sorry for me and my future, 890 01:25:33,317 --> 01:25:36,025 and I even allow you to rejoice and congratulate each other. 891 01:25:36,108 --> 01:25:37,525 Gentlemen. 892 01:25:37,608 --> 01:25:41,525 Captain, you know what is going on in Paris these days. 893 01:25:41,608 --> 01:25:44,275 - I know that. - You can change your mind. 894 01:25:44,317 --> 01:25:47,067 Please. You're losing yourself. 895 01:25:47,150 --> 01:25:50,358 Thank you, gentlemen, from the bottom of my heart. 896 01:26:00,317 --> 01:26:02,150 He's done with. 897 01:26:18,233 --> 01:26:21,108 Do you trust me, Neel? 898 01:26:21,150 --> 01:26:22,608 Yes, I do. 899 01:26:22,650 --> 01:26:24,733 Do you love me enough to obey me, no matter what? 900 01:26:24,775 --> 01:26:26,025 Yes. 901 01:26:27,150 --> 01:26:28,817 Flee to Newfoundland. 902 01:26:28,900 --> 01:26:31,733 I will make sure your wife meets you there. 903 01:26:33,483 --> 01:26:35,942 You are strong enough to row there. 904 01:26:35,983 --> 01:26:38,025 You have enough to eat for more than two weeks. 905 01:26:38,067 --> 01:26:39,900 Run! Save your life! 906 01:26:39,942 --> 01:26:43,108 I can't do that. No. 907 01:26:43,150 --> 01:26:47,983 "Thank you, Madame La, you're so nice." 908 01:26:48,067 --> 01:26:52,150 I've had enough of being nice! Run away! 909 01:28:17,350 --> 01:28:18,767 Were you looking for me? 910 01:28:18,850 --> 01:28:20,683 No. 911 01:28:20,725 --> 01:28:22,725 Madame La didn't tell you anything? 912 01:28:22,808 --> 01:28:23,892 No. 913 01:28:26,350 --> 01:28:27,975 I had escaped. 914 01:28:29,058 --> 01:28:31,392 So why did you come back? 915 01:28:32,433 --> 01:28:34,100 I did not want to create problems. 916 01:28:34,142 --> 01:28:35,767 Too bad. 917 01:28:43,350 --> 01:28:45,767 Captain. 918 01:28:45,850 --> 01:28:47,142 Madame La came home alone. 919 01:28:47,225 --> 01:28:48,183 And...? 920 01:28:48,225 --> 01:28:50,183 - the condemned was not there. - He's coming. 921 01:28:59,725 --> 01:29:02,058 Forgive me. Forgive me, Jean. 922 01:29:03,767 --> 01:29:06,683 Neel did what I said. He ran away. 923 01:29:08,100 --> 01:29:10,850 Forgive me. Do you understand? 924 01:29:10,933 --> 01:29:12,642 Do you understand? 925 01:29:12,683 --> 01:29:14,808 All he did was obey you. 926 01:29:16,392 --> 01:29:17,392 Yes. 927 01:29:18,475 --> 01:29:20,183 Come over here. 928 01:29:39,725 --> 01:29:41,183 Why? 929 01:29:42,850 --> 01:29:45,183 I won't take him to the guillotine. 930 01:29:55,350 --> 01:29:58,392 So it's true? You accepted? 931 01:29:58,475 --> 01:30:00,100 - I cannot talk about it. - Of course, 932 01:30:00,183 --> 01:30:01,475 an executioner does not talk. 933 01:30:01,558 --> 01:30:03,225 And nobody wants to talk to an executioner. 934 01:30:03,308 --> 01:30:06,225 People won't even take his money. 935 01:30:06,267 --> 01:30:09,058 What will you do when the locals know who you are? 936 01:30:09,142 --> 01:30:10,558 Everything's working well. 937 01:30:10,600 --> 01:30:13,475 everything comes to us. No need to go out. 938 01:30:14,600 --> 01:30:16,058 Plus, I'll never make as much money. 939 01:30:18,100 --> 01:30:19,558 Come with me. 940 01:30:19,642 --> 01:30:21,517 I have to show you something. 941 01:30:30,558 --> 01:30:33,850 Sir, here's the head you're going to chop off. 942 01:30:33,933 --> 01:30:35,808 Can you hear me? 943 01:30:35,850 --> 01:30:39,767 You're going to cut this neck, those veins, this throat. 944 01:30:44,975 --> 01:30:47,475 Don't worry, Madame La. 945 01:30:47,517 --> 01:30:49,308 It's not done yet. 946 01:30:50,600 --> 01:30:52,767 You're just like my husband. 947 01:30:52,808 --> 01:30:55,100 You're so fatalistic. 948 01:31:27,433 --> 01:31:29,517 Please... 949 01:31:32,683 --> 01:31:34,975 Papa, the captain's here. 950 01:31:36,058 --> 01:31:37,850 Quiet. 951 01:31:41,558 --> 01:31:42,808 Don't look at him. 952 01:31:42,892 --> 01:31:44,433 Let's act natural and go on with our picnic. 953 01:31:44,475 --> 01:31:47,433 Forget that man. 954 01:31:49,183 --> 01:31:51,683 Papa, eat! 955 01:31:51,767 --> 01:31:53,475 Don't look at him. 956 01:31:53,558 --> 01:31:55,475 That captain's got stature. 957 01:31:55,558 --> 01:31:57,433 He's a good rider, too. 958 01:31:57,475 --> 01:31:58,767 Papa... 959 01:31:58,808 --> 01:32:02,350 I've asked for his repatriation for serious political reasons. 960 01:32:03,308 --> 01:32:05,058 Political? Ha! 961 01:32:05,142 --> 01:32:07,308 That's enough, Papa! 962 01:32:08,683 --> 01:32:11,975 The rebel is bad-mouthing me all the way to Paris. 963 01:32:12,017 --> 01:32:12,642 Exactly. 964 01:32:12,725 --> 01:32:14,725 Nonsense. 965 01:32:14,767 --> 01:32:16,308 Nonsense? 966 01:32:16,350 --> 01:32:18,933 That Madame La and her husband are fucking around... 967 01:32:19,017 --> 01:32:20,183 Charles-Paul! 968 01:32:20,267 --> 01:32:22,100 Piss off, Madame! Piss off! 969 01:32:22,183 --> 01:32:24,142 Yes, they are fucking around 970 01:32:24,183 --> 01:32:25,767 with that Neel Auguste, 971 01:32:25,808 --> 01:32:27,225 and I don't even dare go out anymore, 972 01:32:27,308 --> 01:32:28,933 afraid that I might run into them. 973 01:32:33,558 --> 01:32:37,975 Do you know of what I accused him in my letter? 974 01:32:41,558 --> 01:32:42,683 Of mutiny. 975 01:32:47,642 --> 01:32:49,225 My God, 976 01:32:49,267 --> 01:32:52,433 you want him executed? Is that it? 977 01:33:26,767 --> 01:33:28,725 It's a good spot for them. 978 01:33:30,100 --> 01:33:31,433 Oh, you're here. 979 01:33:31,517 --> 01:33:33,600 We're getting ready for winter. 980 01:33:35,058 --> 01:33:37,725 A military ship is arriving. 981 01:33:39,850 --> 01:33:41,433 Was that expected? 982 01:33:43,808 --> 01:33:46,017 I'm going to get ready. 983 01:34:00,183 --> 01:34:02,100 Present... arms! 984 01:34:17,267 --> 01:34:20,558 Captain, your headquarters demand your return. 985 01:34:20,642 --> 01:34:23,933 Here is Captain Numontier, who will be replacing you. 986 01:34:24,017 --> 01:34:26,808 Here are the orders. 987 01:34:28,350 --> 01:34:31,017 I can inform you that we'll take the trip together. 988 01:34:31,058 --> 01:34:33,600 - When will that be? - Tomorrow or the following day. 989 01:34:33,683 --> 01:34:36,350 Your wife can join us or travel at a later date. 990 01:34:36,433 --> 01:34:38,017 What would you prefer? 991 01:34:38,058 --> 01:34:40,433 She usually makes her own decisions. 992 01:34:40,517 --> 01:34:42,517 Come with me. 993 01:34:46,683 --> 01:34:50,558 Captain, I want to talk with you, man to man. 994 01:34:50,642 --> 01:34:52,892 We'll meet up with the fleet, 995 01:34:52,975 --> 01:34:55,642 and we'll sail the Caribbean for a few weeks. 996 01:34:55,725 --> 01:34:58,642 Don't expect to be in France before several months. 997 01:35:00,017 --> 01:35:02,433 In the meantime, your wife and you yourself will be free 998 01:35:02,517 --> 01:35:07,225 to move about at will... as my personal guests, let's say. 999 01:35:07,267 --> 01:35:09,892 What do you mean, "We'll be free"? 1000 01:35:11,017 --> 01:35:13,683 Give me your word that you'll make yourself available 1001 01:35:13,683 --> 01:35:15,267 until I hand you over 1002 01:35:15,350 --> 01:35:17,517 to the disciplinary commission in Saint-Malo. 1003 01:35:19,017 --> 01:35:21,600 The court-martial will be expecting you. 1004 01:35:21,642 --> 01:35:23,850 The cowards of Saint-Pierre want your ass, 1005 01:35:23,933 --> 01:35:25,392 and there public likes to set precedents. 1006 01:35:25,475 --> 01:35:28,933 In France, two officers are awaiting execution. 1007 01:35:30,225 --> 01:35:33,267 When leaders feel threatened, they become ferocious. 1008 01:35:34,308 --> 01:35:36,767 The governor and the superintendent 1009 01:35:36,808 --> 01:35:38,642 asked me to send a new report. 1010 01:35:38,683 --> 01:35:42,350 I just read it. It's overwhelming. 1011 01:35:42,433 --> 01:35:44,892 Thank you for trusting me, Commandant. 1012 01:35:44,975 --> 01:35:46,558 I am truly sorry, Captain. 1013 01:35:46,642 --> 01:35:49,350 Who the hell is that Neel Auguste? 1014 01:35:49,433 --> 01:35:51,642 My wife's prot�g�. 1015 01:35:51,725 --> 01:35:54,517 I'd like for him to not hear a word of this until we are in France. 1016 01:35:54,600 --> 01:35:56,558 It's important to me. 1017 01:35:56,642 --> 01:36:00,142 You can count on me. Your word will be enough. 1018 01:36:00,183 --> 01:36:01,433 You have it, Commandant. 1019 01:36:16,350 --> 01:36:19,725 I've been dismissed. They expect me in Paris. 1020 01:36:21,350 --> 01:36:23,225 But what...? 1021 01:36:25,308 --> 01:36:27,308 How about Neel? 1022 01:36:29,392 --> 01:36:31,433 We'll be leaving in two days. 1023 01:36:42,058 --> 01:36:45,017 Did you suffer serious disciplinary sanctions? 1024 01:36:48,850 --> 01:36:51,392 Well, I did not get promoted... 1025 01:36:51,433 --> 01:36:54,892 Tell me, Jean. Tell me. 1026 01:36:54,975 --> 01:36:56,850 We shall see. 1027 01:37:06,392 --> 01:37:07,933 It's my... 1028 01:37:10,933 --> 01:37:13,100 - It's my fault. - No. 1029 01:37:15,600 --> 01:37:18,267 It's not your fault if I love you. 1030 01:37:18,308 --> 01:37:20,433 I love you because of who you are. 1031 01:37:20,517 --> 01:37:23,600 I wouldn't have wanted you to act otherwise. 1032 01:37:23,683 --> 01:37:25,142 Everything's okay. 1033 01:37:31,308 --> 01:37:33,308 I'm scared... 1034 01:37:33,350 --> 01:37:36,683 I'm scared. I'm scared. 1035 01:37:49,892 --> 01:37:51,475 My love. 1036 01:37:58,308 --> 01:38:00,392 Show me your face. 1037 01:42:04,142 --> 01:42:06,558 Observe your father and learn much. 1038 01:42:18,142 --> 01:42:19,475 Go! 1039 01:42:24,808 --> 01:42:27,558 He'll be yours by tonight or tomorrow. 1040 01:42:27,600 --> 01:42:29,267 As soon as he comes back. 1041 01:42:34,267 --> 01:42:36,475 Present... arms! 1042 01:42:38,600 --> 01:42:41,433 I forgot to tell you. His name is "Pickled Herring." 1043 01:44:18,983 --> 01:44:21,567 At last we'll have our honeymoon. 1044 01:44:37,358 --> 01:44:40,442 "The two boats. 1045 01:44:41,900 --> 01:44:46,483 The seashore. 1046 01:44:49,025 --> 01:44:53,650 The sound of nightingales. 1047 01:44:58,483 --> 01:45:01,775 The pretty meadows." 1048 01:45:12,483 --> 01:45:14,775 Neel Auguste did not have the time 1049 01:45:14,858 --> 01:45:16,775 to learn how to read with ease. 1050 01:46:16,733 --> 01:46:19,025 Proceed. 1051 01:46:27,358 --> 01:46:30,317 He never showed any sign of rebellion. 1052 01:46:30,400 --> 01:46:33,442 He probably thought his crime was unforgivable 1053 01:46:33,525 --> 01:46:35,567 and his punishment justified. 1054 01:46:36,858 --> 01:46:38,817 "The Widow" did not work, 1055 01:46:38,900 --> 01:46:41,817 and Neel Auguste had to be killed with an axe. 1056 01:46:49,567 --> 01:46:53,233 On my command... eyes front! 1057 01:46:53,317 --> 01:46:55,608 Present... arms! 1058 01:46:56,733 --> 01:46:58,983 Load your guns! 1059 01:47:01,275 --> 01:47:02,442 Ready! 1060 01:47:07,108 --> 01:47:09,525 They can't touch us. 1061 01:47:09,567 --> 01:47:11,608 I love you. 1062 01:47:17,192 --> 01:47:17,983 Fire! 1063 01:47:51,358 --> 01:47:53,525 My husband was accused of mutiny, 1064 01:47:53,608 --> 01:47:55,567 and executed. 1065 01:47:56,650 --> 01:47:59,733 I'll remain Madame La, his widow, 1066 01:47:59,817 --> 01:48:01,150 his wife, 1067 01:48:01,233 --> 01:48:04,025 until my last breath. 1068 01:48:06,567 --> 01:48:08,317 The public executioner 1069 01:48:08,358 --> 01:48:11,442 mysteriously disappeared 1070 01:48:11,525 --> 01:48:14,525 not long after those events.