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ONE + ONE

We can't leave her like that!

Stop the car!

Stop the car! Stop it!

Get down.

Quick!

Somebody help! She is very hurt.

Doctor?

Doctor?

Where are they all?

Nurse! A doctor, please!

What's your name?

Didn't I tell you? - No.

Alice.

Alice.

Hi, Alice.

Hello, Antoine.

Do you know who I am?

I think I've recognized you.

Is that why you came?

I do not know. Perhaps.

Do you regret it?

- No, all right. No regrets. - All right.

Can I ask a stupid question?

Given what we just did, I prefer it that way.

Besides your music, what do you like most in the world?

- Me. - Me!?

- Yes. - Oh really?

- Oh really. - You do?

- I'm sure yes. - Of course yes!

It is true for everyone. That's why love is so successful.

It is the only way to love someone who is not oneself.

- But I have room for two. - You do?

Sometimes.

Good news.

And you? What do you like best?

Love.

In all its forms.

- Do you have a boyfriend? - Yes.

Have you been together for a long time?

- I was three when I met him. - Wow!

No, I've never met any guys as sexy as my piano.

What?

- My piano. - Right.

You have high standards.

Do you always play in stations?

Whenever I can. I love playing in public places.

- It's the first time I miss a train." - Where were you going?

- To see another woman. - So you're a collector.

Passionate. A passionate collector.

Same here.

- Excuse me... - Of course.

Yes? Yes, I'm finishing now.

Excuse. Do you have an aspirin?

Thank you.

What the hell is this?

One of our 380, one minute in front of us.

It is 2,000 feet below us. He's going to Singapore.

We have the same trajectory in the beginning.

- Work or leisure? - It's no pleasure, I wish!

I'm writing for a movie by Rahul Abhi,

a great director of the Indian New Wave.

Bollywood type?

- Not exactly. - No?

It is more... it is in black and white, format 1:33.

Kind of...

- It's boring! - Got it!

A festival movie.

But the guy got an Oscar.

- Right. - Yes. I'm happy.

We are in a turbulent zone.

For your safety, remain seated and keep the seat belt fastened.

- D'you have another aspirin? - Of course, I'll be right with you.

There you are, sir.

I went to see my father.

I was lost in the clouds.

What was he doing? Playing guitar.

What? I love you.

I am very happy.

If mama could see us...

Are you listening to me?

Will you marry me?

Did you hear me?

I thought it was off. You'd do such a thing.

I'll get my bags and call you back.

- Right? Kiss. - Right.

Hi, Rahul! How are you?

What is the program?

Look, I'd like to start

by recording the main theme.

With the orchestra.

Then we move to...

the robbery scene, the visiting room...

And finish with the musical comedy when exiting the prison.

Right.

In any case...

Svagata. Welcome to India.

- Namaste. - Namaste.

- Keep your hands on the wheel. - I'm holding.

We do not drive here. We avoid accidents.

It is a stunt country.

If you pass a pharmacy, can you stop?

- What's the matter? - Headache.

- Is it frequent? - No, it started on the plane.

If we survive the hotel, I have until tomorrow to rest!

No. We got a little appointment tonight...

The ambassador arranged a reception for you.

- Shit. - The cream of Bombay.

You're a star here, you know that?

A superstar, really.

- Say it again. - Again?

Repeat. Am I very famous here?

Very famous?

- You're very famous. - Really?

Is your film based on a real story?

- It is. Do you know Sanjay, the thief? - Yes.

He was arrested when he left the hospital.

And since he had chosen the girl's life instead of money...

And they themselves act? The thief and the victim?

Yes.

They became living gods, here in India.

That's why I called the film "Juliet and Romeo".

Very clever. Could have called it "Eve and Adam"...

- It's my next movie. - The next one?...

We should always put women ahead.

- And you? Do you have a girlfriend in Paris? - Yes.

She is a pianist.

And very beautiful.

Beautiful. I feel fine when I'm with her.

I do not know why.

When we're together, it feels like I'm alone.

It is not mean.

She doesn't bother me.

Neither did I. I've finally found my...

Rhythm? Equilibrium?

Or myself with breasts. You know?

She's just like me, really.

We don't get in each other's way... it's good.

The only problem is that she just asked me to marry her.

That was 15 minutes ago.

- No! - Yes.

- At the airport? - Yes.

Marriage for all, but not for me.

These people on the street, how do they take life?

How is it?

Listen... they learn. It is their first life.

And the best school is suffering.

It is a great honor for the French embassy

to celebrate the presence of Antoine Abeilard,

great French composer known around the world,

and winner of an Oscar for Music with "La symphonie du hasard" in 2010.

We also celebrate Rahul Abhi,

great director of the new Indian wave.

This huge talents have united for the pleasure of all of us.

I would like to pay tribute to this collaboration

rewarding French-Indian.

Dear Antoine, welcome to India,

a country where everything is possible,

where life and death have different meaning from elsewhere.

The country of...

How to say?

- Eternity. - Eternity, thank you.

The country of eternity, in a way.

Dear Rahul, dear Antoine...

- Excuse me. - I'd like to raise my glass for everyone.

And commending our magnificent actors Ayanna and Sanjay,

our new Romeo and Juliet.

Juliet and Romeo.

That changes everything, it's another movie.

- Juliet and Romeo. - Bravo!

So... you are the ambassador's wife?

Someone has to be.

Isn't it difficult? Are not these diners tedious?

Depends on who sits next to me.

Certainly.

- I'm doing fine? - Very well.

How do you choose the films for which you compose?

I leave that to my agent.

- Who is it? - My agent...

It seems cliché, but it is chance.

- So you let fate decide for you. - Yes. Luck is my talent. I am lucky.

When it comes to luck,

I believe we have what we deserve,

and in the end everything that happens is for our good.

Life is well made and always one step ahead.

Each one must fulfill his personal Dharma.

- Not disturbing the cosmos. - Dharma?

- The natural order of things. - I understand. Are these Indian theories?

Yes and no. It is fundamentally, intimately and deeply what I think of life.

Everything happening is for one's good. I'm reading a book, "La clé du secret",

about the power of positive thinking.

It is incredible how the power of thought makes things happen.

Just think hard. I speak to the universe.

I say: "Infinite universe, make it happen".

Yes, I say so.

"Infinite universe, make it happen." It motivates me.

When we think... Don't laugh!

Your thoughts take off, they spread...

Thoughts have power. They collide.

There are thoughts in the world and around this table.

You say "infinite universe" and things can happen.

When I want to get rid of a negative thought,

I go to the bathroom, I flush the toilet

I concentrate on that thought and I push it down the closet.

Or, sometimes, I take two bits of paper,

drawing two circles, I write your name, "Antoine."

I write something that you want very much.

I cut it in half and burn the pieces in an ashtray.

Got noting else to do?

- You're making fun of me. - Of course. Because I don't understand.

Sorry, it's my passion.

You speak very well.

It does not make any sense, you are not equipped...

- I mean... - You think I'm missing what?...

A little spirituality. You are very pragmatic.

Can I find spirituality here? There's a store sealing that here?

It's India! The center of spirituality. Of the supernatural.

Land of myths, gods, thousands of stories.

- And... - D'you happen to have an aspirin?

- A headache? And me annoying you... - Not at all.

- You're well-brought up. - I was a Boy Scout.

My eye is throbbing.

Say "infinite universe, end this pain".

Talk to the universe. I always do.

It works. It is the power of positive thinking.

- Are you married? - Better than that, I'm sorry.

I'm in love.

It's great. Wonderful.

- What's her name? - Alice.

Cool, that's a nice name.

Alice in Wonderland.

It came like that...

Excuse me...

It's beautiful. It gives the idea of...

- What does she do? - She's a bricklayer.

No, she's a pianist. A great one. She will come here after the recordings.

Cool. How lucky to be an artist...

I hadn't planned this.

I always thought I'd be freer...

It just happened, and I like it. I quite like it.

As I said, the music is..

I have...

It's in your veins.

The ambassador must be worried.

- What does it mean? - "You are an artist", in Hindi.

They fell silent!

It is a sample of the famous French arrogance.

That's it. You got it.

I'm having fun.

- But... - It's the little pleasures.

You must know that, Mr. Ambassador.

I'm ecstatic...

I'm feeling great. I thought I'd get bored, but it's fine.

Really.

- I understand the reaction. - But it's very cool.

The notion of time...

- Do you miss France? - Not at all.

I found meaning here.

I feel close to the earth, the stars, the life, the cosmos...

I feel close to spirituality.

What about stupidity? It can't be too far...

No, but it makes me laugh. Excuse me.

I would love to be converted, but it's complicated.

Don’t you see signs everywhere?

I'm going to need a week's rest after this, there was too much information.

And... What about my question?

Well... Yes, it's all I can think about.

I'm obsessed.

Keep thinking.

I'm obsessed with finding the answer.

Couldn't we talk when you come here? I'm kind of tired.

- I love you. - Yes.

- Hey. I love you. - Me too.

- Great. - A little annoyed, but I love you too.

Kisses. Good night.

Good evening.

Can I come in?

Please.

- What happened? - Well...

It'd seem I've looked at you all the evening.

And?

My husband had a fit of jealousy.

Shit. Excuse me.

- Can I seat? - Yes.

He said: "You didn't stop staring at him!

Go away! If you find him so seducing go to him."

And here I am. He kicked me out.

In life, there is what we say and what we think.

It's a little...

No! There is what we say and what we dare say.

What are you thinking at now?

I think this is ridiculous,

My head is killing me and I would love to go to sleep.

And...

What were you thinking during dinner? You haven't told me everything.

- Do I have to tell you everything? - Yes.

I wondered...

.. does she cheat on her husband? - Yes.

Is she a good lay?

- Does she like being sodomized? - You bet.

On the banks of the Ganges I mean...

That's about what I did not dare to ask you...

I wondered if you wanted to touch me.

You're direct!

I've just got thrown out from my home.

But it's getting way ahead too quickly. Normally I like...

You like hunting...

It's for me to do the work. Now you're grabbing me...

- It's good to trade places sometimes. - It's not bad.

- But I... - Doing this turned me on a lot.

- Are you sure we're not dreaming? - I am.

What time are you recording at tomorrow?

- Sorry? - What time are you recording at tomorrow?

- Ten. - At ten?

- It's all right? - Yes.

- Hello. - Good...

- Antoine? - Yes, Laurent.

Very good. Just slow down before the piano.

- Right. - And the woodwinds...

Could you hear enough of them?

They can play a little louder. Force them a little...

And watch out for the sync when shots change.

It's trailing a little. Especially at the close-up.

Right. And the violins, d'you want them more stressed? The theme?

- More expression? - A little.

- Are you all right? - Good job guys.

My husband excuses himself; he couldn't come. I came alone.

- Right. - And...

.. Everyone had fun yesterday and found you very funny.

Especially the Russian ambassador.

- Antoine? - Yes, I'm sorry.

From the start?

Let's work the coda. Take it from the beginning.

- I dreamed you last night. - You did? - Yes.

What was I doing?

You came to my room because your husband had a fit of jealousy.

There was no such thing, rest assured.

On the contrary. I mean...

It's interesting because you were...

You were very upset and very determined.

- I wanted to comfort and punish you. - That's funny.

It's here we filmed most of the chapati westerns in India.

What?!... Chapati?

- Is not that spaghetti? - Chapati because that's the Indian bread!

Well... I do not know how to thank you enough for this...

Would not you like to eat with us?

We will eat quickly and then we'll go on.

I do not want to disturb you.

- Everything it's spicy. - Well, it's India!

- But it's free. - At the embassy was free too.

- I never said the opposite. - Alright, but...

- Isn't she? - Yes, wonderful.

- Enjoy. - Where do we sit?

It doesn't matter. Under the rotunda. I'll be right with you.

I love these artistic ambiance. So fun! It's a variation for me.

I can imagine.

You don't spend your whole day in the embassy after all?

Of course not, I go out, but...

If I hadn't to go away, I'd come every day to listen to your recording sessions.

You are going away?

Yes... One could say that... it's kind of delicate saying that here...

I am going on the Fertility Path.

- The Fertility Path?! - Yes.

- I noticed in your eyes a little... - No...

- I am not successful in having a baby... - I'm sorry.

As my husband and I love each other, we'd love to have a child.

Is not it easier to make love all the time?

It doesn't happen.

Making love?

No, getting pregnant.

- Give time some time. - Yes, but...

Lot's of women did it.

It is psychological, it depends on the history of each one.

And what happens in the head is not that obvious.

What's this Fertility Path?

It's quite unbelievable... one must go to Benares, a holy city.

It is a Hindu celebration, and there are millions of pilgrims

who bathe in the Ganges, a holy river.

It is the junction of three sacred rivers.

I know what the Ganges is. I know that much.

The idea of purification is powerful in India.

People purify their souls, their beings.

It is a moment of introspection, of washing away sins,

of leaving our terrestrial body.

We leave the bodies to avoid reincarnation...

- I saw that! - No, no, but...

- I'm kind of pragmatic. - No, I understand, but...

- There's a lot of stuff around fertility. - Yes.

You dip a jug, symbolizing the Mother of Gods.

You put it into the Ganges...

And then you go see Amma in the south of India.

- What is Amma? - Amma is...

It's something unbelievable! It's...

One of the greatest spiritual leaders of today, a woman, because it's a woman,

Imagine God.

She is an avatar of God.

She is 100% holy. She's fully holy this woman.

The divine is always in our lives, we all have something divine, you too.

When I saw you recording just now, there was something sacred there.

The music has something divine. And she's 100% divine.

She gives her love unconditionally. There is no ego, no desire.

She can embrace ten thousand people a day.

There is a beautiful story about fertility.

A woman who could not have children went to Amma.

She takes Amma into her arms and Amma says she will have a child.

She goes to the doctor, but he says she was not pregnant.

She goes back to Amma who tells her: "Yes, you're pregnant, you'll have a child".

She goes back to the doctor but the ultrasound is still showing nothing.

Nine months, ten months go by, and after 14 months, she gives birth.

It was a miracle. A legend, perhaps, but a miracle.

I believe in miracles.

Could she stop my headache?

A headache is nothing to her... On Amma's scale...

She does much more difficult things. A headache... you must have faith.

- What time is the plane? - I'm not flying.

I'm afraid. I...

I'm going by train. I decided to make this pilgrimage the way the Indians do.

- I understand. - I...

So I'm going by train, I want to do as...

- I want to pay. I mean... - You want to go namaste.

- You really are motivated! - I want to do it their way.

- What do you like about your husband? - What do I like about him?...

- I think he... he's got style. - Alright

He is generous.

He is honest. Sincere...

He is pure.

He hates lies and wants to change the world.

- Is that enough? - Totally.

D'you think one can want to change the world and take care of you simultaneously?

- D'you think it's possible? - Yes, absolutely.

- Lots of work! - Yes. And he questions himself a lot.

- He does? - Yes.

I like people who question themselves.

I have a passion for questions nobody asks.

- You do? - Yes. - Why?

They come out of nowhere like... Who creates stereotypes?

Why are the absentees guilty? How much does a scale weigh?

- Nice. - Essential!

Fundamental.

Where did swallows land before phone was invented?

Why do we know the speed of light, but not that of darkness?

I can see you're not that pragmatic!

To whom do we owe the last breath?

When does the boomerang resolve to return and why?

When does the boomerang resolve to return? And why?

- I never thought about it. - Because we do not give a damn!

That is why... That's why. Because we don't give a damn. But I do.

How did you meet your pianist?

You asked me about my husband, it's my turn to ask about your pianist.

- Of course, it's fair game. - How did you meet her?

I missed a train.

"YOUR TURN!"

- Can I? - Yes, everyone can.

Thank you.

- You play well. - Hope so! It's my job.

- Really? - Yes.

- Do you always play in stations? - Everyday.

It makes life easier for my neighbors.

Here it's clear: if they like it they stop, if not they just keep walking.

- Here, at least, it's final. - Right.

You're not bad yourself...

Hope so! It's my job.

Not bad...

Let's annoy them a little.

It is a beautiful story.

- Yes, it's nice. Uncommon. - Yes, it's uncommon.

Do you often fall in love?

Honestly?... All the time.

- I'm being honest. - And that's fine.

It doesn't encourage anyone, that's sure.

- Can't say it's special... - I know.

I know it sounds strange, but I love love. I like the feeling.

I understand.

That goes for everything: women, music... vegetables.

Yes, but... vegetables.

You do not fall in love with the person, but with love.

You go from one woman to another.

I suppose you cheat on them a lot.

All the time.

At least you're sincere.

But... one shouldn't get attached to you.

Not in any case!

Please.

I do not know if we'll meet again...

- Can I kiss you? - Of course.

- Good luck. - You too.

My regards to the ambassador. I mean, Samuel.

- Take care. - Thank you.

For your headache try some squashed banana with tamarind and salt. It works!

I'll go to the hospital then.

- Good bye, lady! - Lazy! Don't stop.

- She is fun. - I thought she'd never leave.

I'm sorry, it's my fault. I invited her.

- And your headache? - Manageable.

The clot can rupture at any time.

- Don't worry. - Wait, wait...

- Surgery.. - Then, I have to go back to Paris.

You can not fly because of the pressure on the plane...

It is very risky.

The longer we talk, the more time we're losing.

I don't feel it at all, Rahul. At all.

If I've got some shit, I'd rather find about it in Paris.

- Let's go. - There's only five minutes left!

If it's the last five, I'd rather use them. Let's go.

Why not see her? I'm sure you're fine.

Mr. Abeilard?

Mr. Abeilard?

What I wanted to ask you...

My first dream is our baby.

But if you get to tell Amma about my second dream, it would be great.

I'll make a special request.

What are you doing?

Kiss my wife's hand.

How sweet of you.

It is soft.

It won't annoy you if I keep telling you I love you?

No, I like it.

Where are you?

I have a little chore: I'm taking my wife to the station.

What are you doing here?

I'm in so much pain that I went for the medicine of India.

Allow me.

You know...

- You're brave. - Yes.

How did you find me?

I called your husband and he suggested I could take the plane and catch you.

- Does it bother you? - No, not at all.

- Are we going by ship? - That. And then by bus.

- It's a ship, not a boat, right? - No, a little ship.

I do not know.

It's crazy, finding ourselves here, isn't it?

It's beautiful...

Weren't you supposed to go to the doctor with Rahul?

- I went, but... - And?

I freaked out, I got scared.

I don't like bad news.

Are you afraid of doctors?

You still are a mama's boy.

Totally.

- You have my mother's cheekbones. - I do? - Yes.

- Was she at least pretty, your mother? - More than that!

She is the love of my life.

And your father?

I've met him not long ago.

Meaning?

- D'you want to know? - Yes.

- Really? - Yes.

Long live France!

Do you often have strangers for dinner?

- It's the first time. - Really?

Thank you very much.

Why are you looking at me like that?

- It's the first time I've seen you. - Do we know each other?

Perhaps.

You're a policeman.

- Are you feeling guilty? - I do not understand.

Annie Abeilard.

- Who? - Annie Abeilard. Doesn't it mean anything?

- French woman? - Yes.

I had many French women.

Louise, Martine...

Annie Abeilard. Actress.

- She was an actress. And you an actor. - Me?! Actor?!

I tried, but...

No luck.

You both had small parts in an Ettore Scola in 77.

You're right. It was...

C'eravamo tanto Amati. "We All Loved Each Other So Much". Beautiful movie.

- So? - Here I am.

I do not understand.

Annie!

Annie!

Look at me. No, face me!

Please, don't move. I'm in charge.

Don't move. Look to your right.

Look at me now. Do not move.

To the left.

Very handsome.

But believe me, I was even more.

And your mother realized that.

Tell me, it's very important. When did she first told you about me?

When?

It's been three months.

Just before leaving.

Before leaving. And?

Whenever I asked about my father...

What did she say?

She said:

"He's a loser. The less you know about him, the better."

Did she ever tell him she was pregnant?

No... He was a parenthesis.

Parenthesis always are too complicated.

Did you see your father after that?

You bet. He's squatting in my house.

- He is? - Yes.

- Making up for lost time. - Right.

It's really beautiful, isn't it?

Explain to me. Where are we going?

We are crossing the Ganges. Then we'll take a bus... well, a coach.

We're going to Mela, to bathe in the Ganges. 10,000,000 people wait for us.

I hope it heals your headache.

- That's why I came. - Right.

- It still hurts? - It's alright.

- These cremations are incredible... - Yes.

It seems it's the fastest way to be reincarnated.

We will never know where we came from or where we are going.

That's why we'd better take advantage of the time offered to us.

- You're right. - That's true.

Is it still far?

You know, in India, one knows when one leaves, not when one arrives.

Have you got an aspirin?

I don't think so. I'll see what I've got.

- I have some perfume. Would you like? - No.

I have...

One second.

A candy. No, it's over.

I do not have much, sorry.

A word from you... A word from you and I go away.

I leave everything behind.

Let's set up a crepe bar, you and I.

Better yet, a naan booth!

He has a good face.

- What? - My language is Hindi.

Of course.

You're preaching to a converted.

I don't really agree with him.

There are two schools. The 'Jean-Charles' one, and...

- Have you see the broken heart there? - Yes.

- You've started seeing signs too, now. - When with you...

As long as we got to hearts, what is a woman for you?

Do you really want to know?

An improved guy.

I'm not on vacation without you. It's only two days! A little fresh air.

I've been in the studio for six months. I need it...

I'm not on a lovers' weekend with the ambassador's wife!

We are in ten million here, not in two.

She goes into the Ganges.

Kisses, I'll call you again. I love you.

We are kind of lost.

There, I don't know...

I'd say it's over there, but...

What kind of music would you put over such a crowd?

Nothing.

Maybe a guy whistling.

Or a harmonica.

It would end with a piano and an orchestra.

It would be nice.

Well? Where to?

Let's go to the pier. I'm not very sure.

I think it's that way for crossing the Ganges, and watch the people bathing.

Yes my love?

No, everything's fine.

It's insane, it's... beyond everything.

It's unreal, it's sublime, it's...

So many people! I'm out of words...

I think...

I think I'm living something powerful.

He's here in front of me on the boat.

He wants to talk to you.

Thanks.

My respects, ambassador.

Fine thanks.

My sweetheart might get earlier in Mumbai. Could you put a car at her disposal?

That's very nice, thank you very much.

I'll pass you on to your wife. Goodbye.

Thank you. Yes.

Yes I know, but... Don't worry, we'll be back next year, the three of us.

- With the baby. - I hope so.

- All my love. - Goodbye.

Yes, my love? Oh...

How are you, Minister?

Are you alright?

- It's impressive. - It is.

I do not know if I'll make it into the water.

- Really? - Yes.

- Fear or are you a coward? - A coward, obviously.

I would feel like a conman trying to pull a trick.

I understand.

Listen to this.

"In certain parts of the Ganges aquatic life is impossible."

"A third of the sewer is released into it."

"Coliform bacteria reach 1.5 million per centiliter."

Stop! I know, I read that.

But it is drinkable.

- Oh really? - Yes, it's drinkable.

- Really? - Of course not, Anna!

I know I believe everything you say, I'm a fool!

They come here to get purified, not to wash themselves.

15 million Indians don't get sick!

- It's bullshit. - What is it?

- You should bathe for your headache. - Wait a sec!

Come here!

Wait, all right.

What is it?

- I'm filming. - What?

A documentary on Mela.

- You were filming us. - You were in the shot.

I don't want to be in it. Erase it.

- Are you happy now? - Yes, thanks. Have a good day.

- What did he want? - He was making a documentary.

- D'you know a place where we could eat? - What?

We want to eat. Do you know where we can go?

Have you seen this before?

Maybe in photos?

Sadhus seek the separation between body and spirit.

They believe that by concentrating...

Yes?

They forget pain. And that happens. They are everywhere: fakirs...

And the Raaj is not light.

I'll try next.

I feel better.

- I want to see this! - It's a challenge.

I can see you.

You do?

- I see you too. - I know. What are you looking at?

I look at you.

Have you slept well?

I slept.

What are you reading?

"Un plus une".

It's a book about... humanity.

It's...

About how a man and a woman, about how Adam and Eve, about how...

How their meeting led to us being seven billion.

It is a book about meditation, patience, fasting...

The great virtues of life. How...

Do you believe in these bullshit?

Spend your whole life without being yourself, fine.

Not knowing yourself, lying to yourself, why not?

- I'm not myself? - Not at all.

There's myself and my persona.

I do not know who you are. Always making fun of things...

- I do not know you, either. - Really?

In fact, "Un plus une" is...

What are you doing?

- Putting myself in your place. - Go ahead.

What is it like to be me? Come on.

- Don't get annoyed. - Go ahead.

- And I will be you. - I'm Anna, you're Antoine.

- I am Antoine. - Right.

- I'll put on the beret. - I'll get the book.

I'll make myself comfortable.

Always sprawling, "I don't care about life" like.

"Everything bores me" like.

- Mrs. Ambassador's wife. - Mr. Blasé.

"Un plus une" is a story... It's much more than a story...

it is an experience about altruism.

- I do not talk like that! - You do.

- Are we in this or not? - Alright, alright!

It's actually a book that speaks about...

It's very interesting because...

It talks about a group, an entire group...

people of different nationalities who decide to fast together.

They fast together because they want to find a common language, that of the heart.

Do boomerangs come back or not come back? Who cares?

You have the brain of an eight year old! We don't give a damn!

And your bullshit swallows!

Where did they land before the telephone wires?

I think you got upset because you've just seen yourself.

- Of course not. It's ridiculous! - You heard yourself and it was a shock.

Ridiculous!

- You're in shock. - Not at all!

You are. It's hard seeing yourself.

- Your impersonation... - Wake up, Anna. It's time.

Let me finish! Your music is divine.

But, as soon as you open your mouth, one's disappointed. More than often.

You should have an oboe in your mouth.

It's cool, more poetic.

- It's the poor man's instrument. - I like it.

- I won't talk, just whistle. - It's true!

Do you agree or not?

- After this train, there's another one... - Right.

Then a boat.

And then, Amma.

And then, Amma.

Amma's embrace.

How's the pain?

Here, listening to you.

Have you come for me, or the headache?

What would you like to hear?

What would make you happy?

You know.

For the headache.

Hello?

I'm fine dear. Where are you?

- Where are you? - At the airport, waiting for my luggage.

Already?!

I think there's a car waiting for you.

Yes, they said a driver would come.

Great, perfect.

All right, my dear.

See you later. I love you.

Love you too. Kisses.

Yes... have a nice trip.

- Stop it! - Alright, I stopped.

- Welcome to India, dear Miss! - Thanks.

It is kind of the embassy, sending a car.

It's only normal.

- Is the ambassador nice? - Oh!... Very!

Anyway, I like him.

- And his wife? - Too.

I would say she is an exceptional woman.

- Hello? - Ambassador?

Yes?

Dinner at the Russian embassy tonight was postponed by 30 minutes.

So there's no need to be there before 20:45?

You may get there at the last minute.

Will you driving yourself, or use the driver?

I'm going with the driver, we're both going: I and the driver.

- Thanks for the call. - We'll see you tonight, sir

- Why did you fool me? - Oh... It was just a joke.

A joke I sometime play... I like doing that from time to time.

That's how I met my wife.

"FRENCH EMBASSY"

- Please! - Yes?

- When does the embassy open? - At 10 o'clock.

I was robbed, I lost everything.

I do not have a suitcase, documents, passport...

I can not even afford a coffee.

Hang on a sec: have you lost your bag or was it stolen?

I don't know. I fell asleep on the train.

I don't remember anything.

Come on, let's get some coffee, and you'll tell me everything.

- Are you sure? - I am certain.

Are you working at the embassy?

Somehow...

How long does it take to make a passport?

Let's talk calmly.

- Can I really get in? - Of course.

Great... Because...

- I don't have an address, or a phone... - I can't hear you.

Who are you?

I'm the ambassador's personal driver.

- What do you do? - I was a teacher. Well, I am a teacher.

- Of what? - Of oriental philosophy, of kids...

This explains the trip to India.

A little. Let's say I had a passion for this, in the beginning.

Where are we going?

Fill the tank, get some coffee, and head back to the embassy.

I'll introduce you to the ambassador.

I believed for an hour that he was the driver.

When he said he was the ambassador, I was already in love with the driver.

Nice story.

- Are we there after this? - No, we go by boat then.

- It won't be long. - Sure...

I've made a friend.

We are very close.

- I hope it'll start again. - That's common in India.

- What are these? - Peanuts.

Thanks.

Don't you think we're overdoing it?

Overdoing what?

Everything.

- It was you who came at the station. - Yes, I know.

I did something stupid. I shouldn't have.

I think you're on the point of...

forgetting your husband with whom you want to have a baby with.

And I on the point of humiliating a woman who wants to marry me.

I'm not very comfortable with this.

I don't know. Perhaps.

If I count all the...

.. the small moments since the embassy,

the small signs you've sent me...

- Have I sent signals? - You have, you have!

What kind?

The Ganges in wet clothes was a bit too much.

I was ashamed for the boat on the side.

- I was purifying myself in the Ganges!... - Yes.

Everyone in the Ganges was wet. I was as wet as everyone else. I'm sorry!

I didn't think you'd be telling me this!

For the rest I was only being polite, kind...

I smile, I'm a woman after all... If that makes me a whore...

I never said that. I would not even say that.

- It's your fault too, look at you! - Why?

Your seductive, funny, free, everything! What am I to do with you?

- Don't cry! - I'm not, but what was I to do?

With someone like you we are lost, we are deep in shit!

Look at you: kidding, making me laugh. What am I to do?

Parenthesis are not good. They lead nowhere.

The way we started, we're going straight into the wall.

I might not show it, but I really respect you a lot.

I think you're really touching and I do not want you to get hurt.

- And myself neither. - Thanks. I am moved.

- Then, I must have made you like me. - That was reciprocal.

If you're so smart, what will we do?

We go on.

- You go to Amma and I go back. - What about your headache?

- It's still here. - Then you have to see Amma.

There is no alternative. You need it even more.

Then let's both go, but as friends.

You know... what you've just done is horrible because I...

I want you even more.

What you've told me is...

.. is... is super sexy.

That was not the intention.

I want us to learn something from this story.

- It's pretentious... - No, it's fine. You're right.

I like you even more.

No, we only have rich men's problems. Nothing serious.

I'll leave you the peanuts, because...

Alright. Hey, let's move it!

What is this: a wedding or a funeral?

I think it's a wedding.

Where are they going afterward?

I think they go to Amma for the blessing. I think we'll see them there.

- Did you know I grew up on a boat? - Really?

My adoptive parents were bargemans.

I spent my childhood on a barge, on the canals.

Whenever I'm in France, I visit them on the barge.

We're almost there. Right. How sweet!

All right, send my love.

Hugs and kisses, talk you later.

It was Samuel. He says he proposed Alice to stay at the embassy.

- It's all going well. - That's great.

Then, after we see Amma, I'll catch a flight.

OK.

It will be difficult to talk to you as to a friend.

- We can start by not being formal. - Of course.

- Are you happy? - Very.

- Are you happy? - Very.

You find out things by being friends!

And here, on the boat, what would be the music?

Opera.

- Opera?! - Yes.

Certainly. But you've never written one.

What else is film music?

- Don't get nervous. - Film music is opera!

If Mozart was alive now, he would write for films.

Look, Chopin and Rachmaninoff's... Their hits were used in films.

An opera about what?

About women in general.

I owe it to them.

- Sure... You'd write an opera about women? - Yes, I would.

What would it say?

Something very simple. That they're right nine times out of ten.

But they always start by the tenth time. I'm beginning to know you.

I... I... I really...

I find it very hard not to be formal with you. I'm forcing myself. I don't think

it works saying... "Are you OK" in our relation.

- I have an idea. - What?

Let's try the third person.

- Is she going to Amma? - Of course she's going! He's going too!

He goes, and then he takes a flight.

And he still has a headache.

He'll be better after Amma

Wait!

- Put it down, Alice! No, stop! - Don't!

- Did you get some sleep? - Almost at all

- No? - No.

It's only normal.

It couldn't have worked.

- Too much of a history. - Yes.

A pity...

- Do you know what the Indians say? - No.

They say that what matters in this life is to prepare for the next.

This life is like a draft.

Breakfast?

It's not a crazy dream. It could have happened.

How horrible.

I've never been so bad.

- Not even the first time. - Yes?

Every new woman is like a first time.

Who was the first?

My mother's best friend.

She always wanted the best teachers for me

Her name was Paula.

Great breasts, great teacher.

It is good to have an understanding mother.

No, it was...

Excuse me.

Stop it.

I thought we'd never go all the way.

As a matter of fact...

I think I started you badly.

- No, it was great. It was the right way. - Yes?

- Yes. - We were very conventional.

Perhaps.

It's Samuel.

Answer it.

Hello? How are you?

You took your time to answer.

Sorry, I was not near the phone.

I was having breakfast on the terrace.

I've been trying to call you all night.

I was exhausted.

Amma overwhelmed me,

so I fell asleep fast, did not hear the phone. Excuse me.

Did something bad happen with Amma?

No, it was extraordinary.

I've never felt like that.

- What about Antoine? - What about him?

Did Amma help him? Did he get rid of his headache?

- I think so, as far as I know. - Is he there?

Yeah. I mean... he's in his room... not here.

I think I'll be back tonight.

- What time is your train? - Actually, I'll come by plane.

Aren't you afraid of flying anymore?

After Amma, I fear nothing anymore.

Is... Antoine coming back with you?

I do not know, I can't read his mind.

I'll be at the airport.

Alright. I'll let you know the time of landing.

What kind of music is that?

It is the tuner, tuning the piano.

- I love you. - Right.

- See you later. - Take care. See you later, kiss.

- Do you regret it? - No.

At all.

I wanted it.

What about you?

I regret I was bad.

Who cares? It was not you who was bad. Both of us were.

We were not free in our minds, that's all.

Maybe, unconsciously, we wanted it to be bad.

You were bad for you. Not for me.

It will be difficult explaining them it was a failure.

- Will you tell him? - Yes, I will tell him.

I'd rather because if I do he will forgive me more easily.

What about you?

No.

It won't be easy.

That'd be too easy.

Answer it.

I did, you do the same.

Do it!

Hello.

Yes? Höw's things?

Everyone at the embassy pampers me.

Is your head better?

I do not know if it's the Amma effect, but it's better.

Good news. Amma sounds incredible.

Will you be at the airport this evening?

- Of course. - Good.

I do not think we should go back to the embassy.

But they're so nice. I don't see how we could do otherwise.

It would be an insult. I mean, for the ambassador.

It's all right. See you later. I love you.

We are totally playing a comedy!

If all four of us meet at the airport...

Beautiful.

What was it?

It's "Romeo and Juliet"... "Juliet and Romeo."

It's the main theme that Antoine wrote for Rahul's film.

- It's beautiful. - Yes it is.

One thinks these things only happen to others.

Or at the theater.

That's why we need the theatrical twist.

Like what?

- A honorable way out... - For whom? Why?

Well, for...

Hello.

What?! Washington!?

Tell the Prime Minister I'll call back in ten minutes.

I'm looking for my wife at the airport.

This is wonderful!

Thank you.

- How are you dear? - And you?

- Antoine. - Hi, Samuel.

- Alice. - My pleasure. Anna.

- Coffee? - Of course.

Over there.

How did it go with Amma?

I don't even know how to describe it.

Yes, it's... She hugs people for 15 hours without stopping.

In the beginning I did not take it seriously, but it's beautiful.

It's magical. She gives love, embraces people. Heals the wounds.

It's crazy.

She has a childlike look,

full of generosity and purity.

- And your headache? - Gone.

Incredible.

Obviously, it's a little early to know if you're pregnant.

I think so.

- But with Amma... - Miracles happen.

With Amma, you never know.

It worked for me.

- I was assigned to Washington. - That's great!

- Washington is the best? - The best of the best.

- For ambassadors. - I'm glad we'll be living there.

And the recording in New York? Shouldn't it have taken longer?

And you, why did you leave the movie like that?

I told you. I had to unwind a little...

And they're remixing, they do not need me for that.

Listen, I'll be straight.

You both left to recharge your batteries.

And I kind of feel

the results were far beyond what you had expected.

- Yes? - Yes?

As you imagine, I tried to call all night. In vain.

And, as I know you never turn off your mobile, I got worried.

I called the hotel. They put me through to your room.

As there was no response, I took the liberty to wake up your girlfriend.

I asked her to try to get in touch with you.

But there was no response either.

We doubly worried.

And as a catastrophe is never boring

I offered her a drink, then another and another. We talked a lot.

We imagined everything and beyond.

As we were very tense, worried,

and, I would even say, very unhappy,

Alice went to the piano.

Between Chopin and Mozart, and a bit of Ravel,

I began to appreciate more and more the company of your woman.

In a moment of inattention or despair, I took the liberty to kiss her.

The kiss was eternal.

When we woke up,

we agreed it was better to tell you everything,

to make things more easy for you,

or more difficult.

Truth always triumphs, and that's why it is so annoying.

It makes you laugh. You're never serious.

Alice, can you forgive my deviations?

No. I can not.

Sorry, but I can not.

I think you did me a favor.

Do you forgive me?

- What? - Do you forgive me?

No.

You're moralizing us, but shouldn't we lay everything down?

Actually, things were laid down this night, weren't they?

I think I'm going to finish my music.

Are you coming with me?

You aren't?

- Alright. We separate as friends? - We separate.

And thank you, you did me a big favour too.

- Nice to meet you. - The pleasure was all ours.

Why is love the only remedy for the pain it causes?

I'm sorry. I didn't want to, and I should never have done it.

I hope you will forgive me one day.

You're a wonderful man and I screwed up everything.

I just want to tell you what really happened last night.

- No, I can imagine very clearly. - No, you can't.

Have you ever asked yourself questions no one cares a damn about?

- No. - How much does a scale weigh?

Why do boomerangs decide to come around and why?

Why measure the speed of light, and not of dark?

Where did the birds land before the invention of telephone wires?

You know that?

This fascinates me more and more! I find these questions essential.

We should only asks these questions. Because the rest sucks!

Fuck the rest, 'cause life sucks.

I do not even know what I want anymore. I do not know what I want.

Thank you for having been in my life Thank you for saving my life.

I do not know... That's it!

And... a pleasure having met you.

I loved you. That's it.

Please.

Stay a little while.

Was it worth telling them all those horrors?

You very well know nothing happened between us last night!

It could have. It should have.

You want to get out of it head high.

I don't give a damn.

Have you already forgotten her?

"The best memories are the ones we can forget."

Come on, I've read Marcel Aymé...

Do you know the difference between man and woman?

No.

It's the woman.

I'm leaving.

And I'm even going to see Amma. Goodbye.

Hello?

Yes, Minister.

Thank you, Minister.

Thanks to you, I'm the happiest man in the world.

My respects.

Good morning.

- Coming from? - New York.

Can you give me an autograph?

- Yes. For whom? - Solenne.

- Solenne. - I loved the music for "Juliet and Romeo".

Thank you. But it's been a long way back.

- My passport? - Sorry!

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

I'll get the suitcase, wait for me there.

I'll be right there.

Antoine, come down. What are you doing? Antoine?

Mam does not like it. It's not funny!

Antoine, come down now!

Come here, Antoine! It is dangerous. Come on, come down. Antoine!

Here, come down.

I told you to come, I'm not happy at all.

What is this? Stop laughing, it's not funny.

Antoine, calm down. Stop.

Hi.

- How are you? - Fine. And you?

- What are you doing here? - I'm coming from Rome.

And you?

From... New York.

It's been a while.

- You did the music for a film, right? - It's all I know...

- You are not afraid of flying anymore? - No.

And you? No headache?

I am fine.

She is my best friend.

- Hello. - Her daughter.

- And my son, Antoine. Say hi. - Hi.

Come on, let's go get some candy.

So it worked.

Yes.

It's been a long time.

- Sorry? - It's been a while. - Yes.

- You cut your hair? - Yes.

How old is he?

Four.

Was New York cool?

Yes, it's always...

It's always fun.

- Do you live in Paris? - Yes.

Still with my father, who is there.

You'll see the creature.

- On here. - It's the dinosaur.

- How are you? - Very well.

Anna, my father. Her friend and the kids.

Weren't you alone in New York?

And I came back with a family, you know!

- I've never seen Rahul's movie. - "Juliet and Romeo"?

It's on the internet.

I'll check it.

- Where did you park? - There.

Well...

- Goodbye, sir. - Goodbye.

Children, say goodbye. Antoine, say goodbye.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Bye, sir.

You're my sweetie?

"ALICE HANEL SOLD OFF"

Wait, dear.

Father, mother, are you at home?

Hello? All right? Yes.

I just got back from the airport.

I'm fine dear.

Yes... No, I'd rather see you tomorrow.

I do not want you to get upset.

Love you too.

How are you? I'm in Paris.

I finished earlier, yes.

I am with my father. See you tonight?

Mam, what is Juliet and Romeo?

A love story that has a sad ending.

What is a love story?

It is when two people love each other, but they are always fighting.

Is that why the end is always sad?

Who is it, mama?

I do not know. Go see.

Who is it?

Antoine? Who is it?

It's the airport gentleman with a bouquet.