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- What's wrong, need help? - I've got a puncture

can you give me a hand?

I've been here for an hour, but no one will stop

I thought these things only happened to poor people's cars...

But...

But...?

Rich or poor...

We're all in the same boat

don't worry, it'll only take five minutes

I would help but I'm old

I'd need two Jacks to get up again

I can do it alone

very kind

really very kind

But that hair...

- The hair...? - What hair?

It's you that mentioned hair

ah, yes, sometimes I forget what I'm saying

I meant your long hair, like a tramp

why go wandering around when there's important things to do?

With a little good luck you could easily make it

settle down

what could be better?

Getting married, isn't like going to jail

no-one says you have to be faithful to your wife forever

an occasional peccadillo, does no harm

indeed, it can strengthen a marriage

or wreck it - that's not true

just keep up appearances

anyway, I'm against marriage...

Precisely because I detest compromise, hypocrisy

so you're one of those kids who question everything, eh?

We don't use those terms, they've become slogans

I'm just a free man - freedom?

Freedom for you means to destroy, subvert

you have nothing to offer this society in exchange

first we need to find our freedom

then we'll work out how not to lose it

it's no good...

I've tried talking to your type before, but it never works

you're stubborn, like mules

There you go, all done

you can go

thank you

and remember what I said to you

forget your odd ideas

you're like all men

we're so sure of ourselves and then...

Just the smell, of a beautiful woman...

We forget about everything else

we are weak, what's to be done?

Now, look over there, for example...

Say you meet a beautiful woman, what happens?

I'll tell you what happens

you try to seduce her, she resists...

I'm sorry, why this fancy speech?

Because... wait, let me finish

- the woman resists... - What woman?

The woman I was talking about

you want to know all the intricacies of that mysterious body

finally you succeed,

believing you've won, but you're wrong

pleasure takes hold of you, body and soul

sorry, but what are you, a sexual pervert or a sexual mystic?

Too late you realize you've forgotten revolutions and protests

you've become a slave of sex...

And thus, of the devil

you believe in the devil?

Yes, unfortunately yes

anyway, it's getting late

See you

Damn it

What a nutcase

Stop!

Stop!

- What? I can't hear you! - Why'd you puncture my tyre?

I can't hear youl!

Wait! Tell me why you punctured my tyre!

Look out, look out!

Stop! Stop!

Go to hell!

How's about we stop and give him a good delousing?

There's no lice on his head

even lice steer clear of his sort

stop! Stop!

See that? Nobody stops when you need help

they prefer not to see

Who are you? What are you doing in our woodshed?

My name is David

I was passing through last night and thought I'd sleep here

sorry but it was cold

my name is Liv

trust me, you'd best leave here quickly

yes, I think you're right

It's really nice here

- you came on this? - Yes

- and now you should go - Afraid someone might see me?

- They could be here any moment - Who? Your parents?

Not really, but they'd be cross with you

take it easy, I'm going

bye, Liv

And who's this, your mother and father?

Who is this boy, Liv?

I found him asleep in the shed

I thought the house was empty, that's all

that's fine

but it must have been very uncomfortable

we're about to have breakfast, if you want to join us...

Really?

I'm going to change, I'll be right back

we don't often meet new people here...

It's beautiful here

such an old world atmosphere

And I love old country houses...

Looks like you redecorated

Not what I expected

That's great

- have you come far? - Yes, very far

- and where are you going? - Very far

- are you always so precise? - No, I can be vague too

Girls, where are you?

- 1,2,3,4... - Someone might always drop in

mmm... fantastic!

I'll get some honey

Liv, how many times must I say you're no longer a child?

You'll have to excuse her, my sister is a spoiled child

is your usual breakfast?

Yes, why not?

So you all live alone here in the middle of the woods?

Yes

we're always here - and alone

well, if I was you, I'd be bored to death

are you sure?

I guess it depends

so, where were you headed?

I don't know, I've no plan, wherever feels right

I'm searching for a new world

a new world? What do you mean?

A world without selfishness, without malice, without violence

but now I've said it, it's difficult to understand

and how does love fit into your new world?

Well, generally love is always tied to a sense of guilt,

unless it's officially recognized by society.

- So you're all for free love - Of course

love for me means love of life

it comes from life, not from a guilt complex

so you're not faithful to a woman?

Being faithful to one you're unfaithful to all the others

what's the harm in being unfaithful to the others if they don't know?

The same may be true for women, then

sure, I'm all for sexual equality

well then, if you and I make love,

and one day you find me in bed with another man, you wouldn't mind?

I wouldn't jump for joy, but it's no tragedy

I'd accept it

tell me, Samantha,

if by chance you discovered me in bed with David, what would you do?

Accept the situation?

Liv, Samantha, what's the matter?

You think this is the way to talk?

It's always like this, they love new ideas

they don't often get the chance to talk to strangers

- well, I must be going - What, already, David?

I can't stay, I have to be on my way

well, 'bye, girls, and thanks for everything

not only the breakfast, I hope

yeah, the rest as well

goodbye - goodbye, David

goodbye

Yes, David?

David, come back or we'll be late

in 10 minutes we must be at the centre of the lake

- You've an appointment? - Yes, with the fish

an appointment with fish?

You really are strange

David, stop here, we've arrived

- well, what are we waiting for? - Midday

but why?

Because at noon the sun reaches its zenith

all the fish come to the centre of the lake for the ceremony

what ceremony?

The ceremony of fish

Now! Quick, help me, David

you've done it!

Damn it, I'm going crazy

Look, isn't it amazing?

They say it's under a spell

the legend, says those who remain in the castle until dawn,

decide their own fate

for better or for worse

you don't believe these old stories?

There's some truth in all legends

so who owns it?

One of our old friends, but he hardly ever stays there

afraid to compromise his destiny?

No

I don't think he has such fears

No-one knows how this tree came to be here

I've never seen anything like it

an apple tree in the middle of the woods

you've got everything here, right?

The wind carried a seed here, and it took root

a tree that loves solitude, obviously

like you

and as far as I can judge, solitude... bears good fruit

yes, really good

Want a taste?

Liv, how long have you been here?

- For almost an hour, I think - I didn't see you

did you sleep well last night?

Not so good, eh?

The shed's uncomfortable but it's all we have

no, it's fine for me

it's years since I slept in a real bed

Liv, how come they built this house here in the woods?

I don't know, we found it like this

perhaps bibiana knows more

- why don't you ask her? - Where is she?

Behind the house

- Good morning, bibiana - Hello, David

- What are you doing? - Can't you see?

I love embalming animals

it gives a sensation of suspending life

of suspending time... and beauty

forever

don't you find it fascinating?

Look, bibiana, I wanted to ask...

What the hell...?

What's going on? Where's my bike?

Samantha's taken it for a ride

- into the woods? - I think so

Stop it, please!

It's dangerous, come back!

Listen to me, please!

Samantha, stop! Where are you going?

Please stop

Samantha, please

are you going to stop or not?

You'll damage it

No, no, stop!

David, here I come!

Enough, Samantha! Are you crazy?

Run!

David, come and get me!

David, come on!

Where are you?

Liv, is it you?

How did you get in here?

Well, the door was open and...

- Kids, are we late? - Yes

the door was open and I found him in the house...

A cream cake!

- Samantha? - Yes? Here I am

It's funny, you all look... Different

I don't know how to say it, almost... transformed.

We like to follow fashion

it's true we live in the woods, but we like to keep up to date

Amazing

- Who cooked it? - I did!

- I'm convinced two of you are lying - Guess who

I can guess who told the truth, it's easy

can you be certain?

You, Samantha

bravo, you guessed right

I'm glad you like it here

you're in no hurry to leave, right?

Well, not really, no...

After what happened with Samantha I'd think you'd be happy to stay

surprised?

It was you wanted to change the world

we tell each other everything

there's nothing wrong if you and Samantha are good together

we're not jealous

I get it

I'm going to bed, good night, girls

- are you angry, David? - Not at all, good night

Look, girls...

About this...

So...

Where are you? Look, I wanted to say...

I was an idiot, just now...

Who's there?

Why did you run, David? You could have stayed with us

no, I didn't run away, but...

It was a propitiatory ceremony for the ancient feast of single women

the feast is celebrated every year on the first Saturday of summer

I thought I was hallucinating

why?

So many strange things happening...

Bibiana, I was in the kitchen last night and...

There's nothing strange here

it's just like we left it

look

see? Are you convinced now?

I guess you must have been dreaming

maybe I dreamed it, or maybe I'm going crazy.

David, you've changed

when you arrived here, you were confident, cheerful, smiling

maybe you'd shouldn't sleep in the shed tonight

come, David... with me

but no noise, the others are sleeping

Look at me, David

look at me

Now, David, now!

David... here I come!

Just the smell of a beautiful woman...

And we forget about everything else

Look at me

- Who brought me here? - We did

- but what happened - That's what we're wondering

last night I left you alone in my room for a few minutes

you were sleeping and when I came back, you were gone

we found you this morning, here, in front of the house, unconscious

- the storm... - What storm?

Who was the man I saw you speaking to last night?

He owns that castle in the woods, you remember?

He invited us to a party he's giving, Saturday night

in honor of Liv

- he came in the middle of the night? - He's an eccentric

and he suffers from insomnia

every so often he comes to visit us, at odd hours, for a chat

or just to say hello

try to get some sleep

we'll wait at the cottage by the lake

Do you feel better, David?

Is there something wrong with you, David?

Maybe the time has come for me to leave

- but today is Saturday - So what?

I'm happy here, but...

Why leave today, the first Saturday of summer, my birthday?

- I didn't think I'd be invited - Then come

Alright

- David, are you ready? - More than ready

our friend's coach is here to pick us up

- This is David, our friend - How are you?

- Excuse me, we'll join the others - Very well

Finally, girls

we were looking forward to seeing you

so you must be David

- you're just as we imagined - You know me?

We all know each other so when there's a newcomer word gets around

David, this is Mr. goldberg

- but who is this young man? - What's that?

So, David, these are all our friends

You like art?

The manifestation of inability to act, right?

Perhaps love interests you most

Joyce, you think of nothing else!

What do you think the third world?

Do you have an alternative to the current system?

At what point does Liberty becomes anarchy?

- Did you see that? - He's barely capable of speech

Ah, David, it's you

these parties are not for me

- so you know me too - But of course

there's been a lot of talk about you round here

who lives here?

Its owner is very strange and eccentric

he invited us all and, as you can see, he's not here

who are these people?

- You didn't recognize them? - No

they are those that count, the ones who decide, society

- those who are not like you - I getit

- then why did they invite me? - To see you close up

to study you, to observe you as if under a microscope

like a virus

Now everything is in your hands

but is it decided?

Really, Liv, what's wrong with you?

Well, alright then

for you the time has now come to make a decision

to make a choice

but what is good and what is evil?

That's completely subjective

no one can advise you

you must decide by yourself

See, someone's looking for you

excuse me

- I was looking for you, Liv - Me too

come

You seem different, you're more woman

why so surprised? It's my party

a moment I've dreamed of for a long time

- what is it, David? - I don't know

- for the first time I feel... - Embarrassed?

Perhaps

- you want me to tell you what it is? - Yes

it's love

it's love

It's dawn

remember the legend of the castle?

If you so wish...

No-one can separate us now

do you wish it?

Yes

Well?

Were you successful?

Now I really think so

good, continue to the end

- You succeeded - With what, David?

To possess me

I cannot...

Live without you

- are you sure? - Yes

I'll do anything not to lose you

anything?

Would you renounce all your freedom too?

Even that

and betray... all your ideals?

Yes, betray them

everything's fine now, David

I'm happy. So happy

I could die happy

You're sure you killed him at the right time?

No doubt about it, your eminence

he renounced himself and all his beliefs

so now he'll be in torment forever

brava! Brava girls, you've done great work

but it was very difficult, and will become more so

I know, I know

these people's new ideas, are affecting the whole world

we must eliminate them all before it's too late

if this continues, it'll be no use at all

they are all losing the taste for sin.

And who benefits...? Certainly not me

get busy, or you know what will happen

we can no longer corrupt in any way, your eminence

the means we use no longer work

and sex, they no longer think of it, they've lost all interest

invent new tricks! I've given you full powers for this!

What kind of witches are you?

Even repression doesn't scare them

persuade them now, get busy!

Keep them busy, create useless needs...

Squeeze them! Infuriate them!

Drive them like mad from morning till night

give them no peace

don't let them think

only in this way can they explode, kill, suppress, hate

Enough, waste no time

to work

Liv, let's go

I'm coming