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I'm sorry, I did everything I could.

- Mr. Alain Revent? - Yes.

Your wife has just died.

- Who are you? - Detective Leroy, Police.

This happened on the street, so the Police works on this case.

It's the rule.

Before we finish with this file, I'm gonna ask you for some personal details.

- Date of birth? - August 27, 1942

During the war?

- In Zurich. - Address?

Zurich, Balmstrasse 253.

- Occupation? - No occupation.

I'm a person of independent means. There are still a few in Switzerland.

We didn't fight the war.

Please sign at the bottom of this page.

No thanks.

Why do you do this?

- I beg your pardon? - No, nothing.

These are the last words your wife said just before she died.

Well... I'm sorry I bothered you.

The case is now closed.

- Goodbye Mr Revent. - Goodbye.

Miss?

So you saw her throw herself out the window?

Yes, very clearly. And the husband went on the balcony.

He looked odd.

What do you mean by "odd"?

He was smiling.

- He was smiling? - He was smiling.

For what illness had she come to see you?

Insomnia.

It's not really an illness, rather a symptom.

The nervous system is stressed. I prescribed barbiturates.

We found no trace of barbiturates in the body.

She may have stopped her medication. Maybe she didn't need it any more.

Her nervousness disappears and then she kills herself.

Does this make sense to you?

Medical science does not know much about how the brain works.

Between the wedding and the suicide...

Six months have passed.

So?

They get married, they think they will be happy, but they're not...

That's something you see all the time.

Believe me... We have enough serious crime to deal with.

If we needed investigations to be opened for women who are not happily married,

and then husbands to be locked away,

there would not be many men on the street any more.

- Come on, be serious. - Alright, Sir.

It's early.

No, it's late.

I couldn't come back for eight days.

Thanks.

Goodnight.

Hello? Who?

Good evening.

Yes, I must have forgotten it somewhere.

Ah yes, there. Thank you.

How did you know it was my scarf?

I recognised your perfume.

Sorry for calling you so late.

Of course, that could wait.

But...

I needed to talk to someone.

It's okay.

I don't want to keep you too long.

I'll drop your scarf off at your home.

No, not at my home.

Do you know the London Tavern?

Tomorrow at 6, is this okay for you?

That's good.

See you tomorrow. Goodbye.

- What would you like? - A Martini please.

You have green eyes?

I thought they were blue.

I have an old bottle of William Lawson's, I'll open it for you.

???

Whoa

Come.

Listen, you are in a hurry to leave.

You have forgotten a very important errand.

Me?

Tell me, is it the first time you come here?

Call me later then, you'll tell me everything.

- Thanks - Thanks

It's already 11.

I have a very important errand.

I have to go.

You already want to go?

Yes.

Good bye, honey.

Thanks

- Goodbye Alain - See you soon.

He's gone on a trip.

It's understandable, after what happened to him, he needs a break.

Goodbye, Miss.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye, see you tomorrow.

Hello, Miss.

Mr Louis, I left my dog at home.

Please tell your wife to give him some food.

- Alright. - Goodbye.

Don't worry, Miss.

Is Mr Revent here?

No Miss, Mr Revent left very early this morning.

And you don't know...

When he'll come back? No.

We'll see that later.

- Hello. - Hello.

The other night, you were the most elegant.

Thanks to you.

You? At 10?

Don't tell me anything. I figured it out.

Arlette? I don't want to be disturbed

All right, Miss.

There's no middle ground with love.

It either tires or awakens you

You are the kind who's awakened.

So tell me...

Vincent called me from Lyons.

I wanted to tell you I will be in Paris on Monday evening.

I'm not sure I will be here.

Jacqueline invited me.

I understand.

- Hello? Florence? - Yes, Miss.

If a man named Vincent calls from Lyons, tell him I'm in Chantilly.

Then call Chantilly and tell them I went for...

a walk in the woods with Miss Nathalie Ferreri.

All right, Miss.

Thank you.

These days, I couldn't stand that man.

Is it that serious?

- I think so. - You look so sad.

You must very happy.

I'm glad you came.

We never lied to each other.

I don't want to start lying right now.

We've got into...

a routine together.

I didn't realise...

I was getting bored.

You'll get...

very unhappy.

Maybe that's what happiness is all about.

I went through Zurich according to your instructions.

I went to her.

I told her what was going on in your life.

She stared at me, wordlessly.

I think you should visit her, well, once in a while.

Great!

He's handsome...

He proposes to you...

And what is hardly believable...

...is that he respects you.

Too much.

Before returning to Geneva, I would like to see you tomorrow for a few minutes.

This won't be possible. We're leaving.

Well, in this case, let me explain your financial situation in a few words.

I'm not interested.

But I was happy to bring you up to date.

- Mainly because... - Excuse me.

- It's nice of you to come. - I've received your invitation.

Excuse me.

- My congratulations to you. - Thank you.

You are the culprit.

- Nathalie, my dear... - Excuse me.

I met my wife for the first time in your lobby.

You have been the link.

It's quite unusual for a detective.

Here's my friend, Mr Wassermann, notary public in Geneva.

- And here's Detective Leroy. - Nice to meet you.

Keep an eye on the detective. A close eye.

Do not let him get away.

I'm not used to this kind of celebration.

Maybe I should say hello to his family.

He only has his mother left.

Where is she?

She stayed in Zurich.

I understand.

If a mother doesn't come to her son's wedding...

...she may not fully approve of the marriage.

She does not disapprove of it either.

Why did you want me to be here?

I don't know.

There must be a reason.

Kiss me.

Give me an answer.

I don't know.

A whim.

You're lying.

- Alain... - You want to make me sick.

Me?

I don't understand.

You're pretending not to understand.

If I offended you...

I didn't want to...

I'm sorry.

Alain!

You ruined everything, it's your fault.

Alain!

You haven't said a word for a while.

Please let's not talk about this.

Be happy.

I love Venice.

I want you to like it too.

Alain! How are you doing?

How nice to see you again!

I was going to ask the hotel staff to let me know when you arrive.

Here's my wife.

- Madam. - It's a pleasure.

I am honoured to have you here.

- Thank you. - I welcome you to Venice and to my home.

- Thank you. - Come, I will introduce you to my wife.

Excuse me.

How are you doing?

Come.

- You have a beautiful palace. - Thanks.

Francesca, my dear, here's Mrs. Revent.

It's a pleasure.

May I offer you a glass of champagne?

- A glass of whisky please. - A glass of whisky.

Don't blame me, but I didn't recognise you.

I am terribly short-sighted.

Parisian trends and hairstyles can change women and make them even more beautiful.

So, what's new since last year?

You know, when we came to your house for sharing tea with some friends?

- To my house? - To the Danieli.

The Lucrecia apartment. I remember it very well.

Last year?

You went on your honeymoon last year, didn't you?

You've already been here for your honeymoon.

Apparently. There is nothing original about it...

Venice.

You've probably chosen...

The same apartment, the same room,

the same bed.

- Follow me, let's have a drink. - All right.

What do you want?

- Champagne? - Yes.

Is she your wife?

- Yes, do you want to know her? - Yes.

Follow me.

You're so handsome.

Good morning, my love.

Good morning darling.

Now I know.

Now I'm sure we will be happy.

- Now? - Yes, you know...

We needed this first night.

Don't you remember?

Alain, I want to go back to Paris. Now.

I imagine the look on Palmieri's face...

when he'll pick us up tonight at the hotel.

"Mr. and Mrs. Revent? They're gone."

"They went back to Paris."

Where do you want to go?

What would make you most happy?

- A dinner with you. - Of course.

But just the two of us. Without anyone around.

A restaurant where there's no one inside is not a good one.

- Doesn't matter. - So where?

- Here. - Very good idea.

Good. And buy anything you want.

At your service, Madam.

Good evening, darling.

I gave you a kiss, but that doesn't change what I'm thinking.

What's on your mind?

You could have told me you were back.

I was going to do it.

Liar...

So, Venice...

Didn't like it.

It's a... How shall I say...

Terribly...

Damp place.

So... You don't look good.

Who told you we were back home?

- Alain. - I've run into Jacqueline while shopping.

Yes, he was shopping and he asked me to come for a drink.

Why? Aren't you happy I am here?

Of course I am.

Damn it, I left my car's roof open.

It will become a bathtub.

Alain? Would you do me this favour?

No one forced him to marry you.

So he loves you.

He loves you.

There are some moments when...

...when I feel like I don't know him.

You know...

You can't know a man perfectly just because you made love with him.

- It's done. - Thanks Alain.

- Goodbye my dear. - Goodbye.

Don't bother showing me out.

- Goodbye Jacqueline. - Goodbye Alain.

- I've run into her so... - Yes I know.

But you knew I wanted to stay alone with you.

I'll see who's ringing.

Sorry, my car broke down.

Alain may know a mechanic in the area.

Everything is closed at this time.

I'll take you home.

I am a bitch.

You wanted to know?

Now you know.

- Will you come back? - Never twice.

It was nice of you to come and wait for me.

Give me the key.

So you want to leave?

You want to leave me?

But if you want to leave, you'll need the key.

You want the key?

You want it?

I'll give it to you...

Did she have a reason to do this?

No, there wasn't any.

Most neuroses from which women suffer are related to marital life.

She should go to a specialised clinic, in Neuilly.

A peaceful place where she would be both observed...

- No one will care for her better than me. - As you wish.

There are reasons to fear anorexia nervosa which can lead to suicide.

It is essential that she agrees to eat.

- Don't rush her, but be firm. - I'll do my best.

Keep me informed regularly.

Hi, what's up?

I'm exhausted.

- Then go get some rest. - Thanks.

Hello, Sir.

Detective, someone is waiting for you.

Take a seat.

I'm sure that you're surprised by my visit.

What's going on?

I'm scared.

What are you scared of?

When my first wife killed herself...

...you've suspected me, didn't you?

Why are you asking me this right now?

I believe I attract... and am attracted to...

a certain kind of woman..

Nathalie slit her wrists.

Did she die?

No. I've been able to save her.

When did this happen?

2 weeks ago.

2 weeks ago?

- Yes, but the doctor told me... - Dr. Schwartz?

No, Mr. Richet, a specialist.

- The professor? - Yes.

He told me some suicidal people...

...tend to try to do it again.

So if, by misfortune, it should happen, I wouldn't want anyone to think that...

Who's "anyone"?

You.

Where's your wife?

- At home. - Who's there to look after her?

Nobody.

Go back to her quickly.

- Mr. Revent.

Goodbye.

- Meunier? - Yes, Sir.

With all the usual friendly wording, please ask Professor Richet to come here.

Now, we need to make a complete checkup.

Only a complete blood count will allow us to get the most accurate diagnosis.

Please come this way, madam.

Give us a couple of minutes.

Here it is, but it's not really a standard procedure..

This is an exceptional case.

This woman in in danger.

At least, I have all the reasons to believe so.

We will know for sure after a special analysis.

- Thanks Professor. - Goodbye, Detective.

The blood count is normal.

But there are traces of a particular substance.

Explain this to me very simply.

The person is taking a psychoactive drug.

Is this poisonous?

Almost all drugs are poisons.

It all depends on the dosage.

This one could be particularly dangerous

in high doses, for a neurotic person.

Would it be possible to induce...

...depression in these mice through fear?

Of course. Thanks to fear conditioning.

You'll have to scare the subject every 10 seconds. And you'll get great results.

I followed your instructions.

Look.

Here's the control subject.

When unconditioned, it behaves normally.

Its reflexes are rational, fast and healthy.

So how does the conditioned subject behave?

The reflexes are altered by many alerts.

It got slower,

and less violent.

Now..

I'd like to know if it's possible to create a strong addiction in the mouse

- ...by treating its depression. - Of course.

You'll have to use a sedative and mood enhancing drug.

Does that exist?

They were available without a prescription not long ago.

It would have to become an inveterate habit.

Yes. We call them the "subscription drugs".

Once the subject gets used to it, he can't do without it.

Can we see how it works?

Yes, of course, it will be quick.

Once drugged, it will got euphoric.

- How long will it last? - It varies.

But once the drug is purged...

The trouble will return.

How many days does it take to become addicted?

I can't give you a definite time, but, let's say, 1 week for mice.

Well, alright.

- I'll call you next Monday. - All right.

Goodbye.

If you think there's no doubt about the drug addiction, stop the experiment.

I'll come by tomorrow.

Look, it's dead.

- Yet... - Yet, you didn't drugged it.

Instead, I weaned it off.

But it still needed it to live.

An act of cruelty that caused depression.

And then, a psychoactive drug that resulted in addiction.

- Do you think so? - I'm sure of it.

At this point - And that's the crime -

The drug treatment has been stopped abruptly.

- Do you have any evidence? - The lab experts are certain about this.

The abrupt withdrawal can lead to suicide.

- This guy is a murderer. - Oh, come on.

The weapon is the deprivation of this drug.

- This woman needs it to live. - Are you really serious?

Just imagine ourselves in the cour d'assises trying to prove this.

With this story about withdrawal.

Who do you think you will convince?

- My direct boss. - Me? I'm not important

I'm just a part of the judicial system that has to enforce the laws.

There's a law that allows you to give me the go-ahead.

The one that requires us to provide assistance to people in danger.

First, you'll have to prove that she's in danger.

- And she has to call on us. - She will. I'll make sure she does.

Don't be so sure about that! Do not overstep your rights.

No provocation and no zeal.

Do you think it is zealous to try to prevent a crime?

Our job is not to prevent crimes but to find the criminals. It's the law.

- This legislation is silly. - It may be.

Do you realise the stupidity of what you are saying?

And do you realise who you are talking to?

According to you we should wait until this woman is murdered to help her.

This is dreadful!

That's how it is! If you disagree, you can quit!

Well no... I'll wait until I'm fired.

I swear it will cause a stir.

I'll know how to awaken people's conscience.

I forbid you to continue this investigation based on these ambitions.

I'll continue it until the end.

If you have a serious problem, I won't support you.

I can do without you.

It's dangerous.

It's fine.

You're quite stubborn. Oh, by the way...

If this woman wasn't so pretty,

you might not be so intent on protecting her. right?

- You must be joking. - Of course, I'm joking.

If she filed a complaint, it would be safer for us.

Let me know as soon as you are successful.

I'd rather let you know you right now.

I'll do what I think is best.

Even if I'm wrong,

even if I lose my job,

I don't give a shit.

May I?

I'm not disturbing you, am I?

Not at all.

Please come in.

My husband just left.

- You may have run into him. - No, I have not been that lucky.

Take a seat.

What do you want to drink?

Bourbon, right?

How do you know I like Bourbon?

We drank some together on my wedding day.

You're right.

You have a very good memory.

That's when your husband told me that you've met at the Police station.

That is why I'm taking the liberty of checking on you.

- Thank you. - Your husband was worried.

He came to me to share his feelings.

In a very friendly way.

I didn't know that.

You were...

depressed, were you?

I still am a bit.

Depression is less a matter for the doctors than for the people around you...

for the friends.

...isn't it?

My husband took very good care of me.

I have no doubt about that.

I believe there are very effective treatments.

Maybe.

But, as you say, medications do not cure...

But the way they are given.

So now, you're feeling very well, are you?

Exactly.

I don't look very good because...

I haven't done my makeup or hair.

I am ugly as hell.

Many women would like to be as ugly as you pretend to be.

I was very moved...

...when your husband came to express his concerns.

It's a sign of trust.

I hope you have some sympathy for me too,

even if it weren't entirely true.

I like to think so.

Let me help you.

Thank you...

But I don't need help.

I am very happy.

My husband and I are very close.

Yes... Very close...

Very happy...

Well, it's good to hear.

I hope it will last forever.

Alain?

He arrived last night.

For how long?

As long as he wants.

This is his home.

Alain? Anything for a coffee.

Anything...

Hello madam. Is this Mr. Revent's home?

- Yes. - So you are Mrs. Revent?

We are the extra workers for tonight's reception.

For tonight's reception?

Ah yes... Of course...

Come in.

This way.

- Mrs Revent? - Yes.

Hello madam. Maison Lenotre.

Here are the products you ordered from us.

Come in.

Good evening darling.

- Are we entertaining? - Yes, of course, it's Dino's birthday.

We invited some friends. Lovely people.

But they won't interest you at all.

You look very pale.

You'd better go to bed.

You need some rest.

Happy birthday.

Do you want to dance?

I'm done.

So? Do you think you've made him jealous?

I know what he likes.

This may sound strange...

but I'm sure he would be very happy...

if you and me...

He likes to cause pain.

And he enjoys pain too.

That's why he left us alone together.

Since you love him,

and I love him too...

Let's make him happy.

You make me sick.

Get the hell out of here.

You're old fashioned.

Well, no...

No...

Where's Dino?

He left.

- You mean he went out for a walk? - No.

I kicked him out of the house.

- You did? - Yes.

And I did with great pleasure.

I want a divorce.

A divorce?

Alright.

All right.

What's going on?

What are you looking for?

Nothing.

So go to bed.

You will need all your strength to go to the court.

Where's... my medication?

What medication?

The one you gave me.

The blue bottle.

I don't know what you're talking about.

My husband accepts the divorce.

- Is this true? - I never said that.

So I'm lying?

Please calm down, madam.

Sir, if I really had accepted the divorce,

I wouldn't be here to try to get a settlement.

It makes sense to me.

I care about my wife a lot.

He humiliates me!

- How so? - He cheated on me.

And he wanted me to cheat on him.

- It doesn't make sense. - Because you don't understand.

He has never really been a husband to me.

This is one of her constant thoughts.

She always says she'll get a divorce

on the grounds that there is non-consummation of the marriage.

So is that what you're claiming?

- Yes. - With what evidence?

I...

I can prove the marriage has been consummated.

She's pregnant.

Pregnant?

But this is not true.

This is not true!

A medical examination will give us an answer.

But it's not true!

He's lying! He's talking nonsense!

He wants you to think I'm crazy.

He's talking nonsense!

You are 8 weeks pregnant.

- Are you sure, Doctor? - There is no doubt about it.

Hello, I'd like to talk to Dectective Leroy.

He is in a meeting, he cannot be disturbed.

But it's an urgent matter.

I have already called 3 times.

I told you I can't bother him.

As soon as he's done, tell him to call me.

Who are you?

Alain Revent.

Alma 1155

All right, sir.

Thanks.

- Hello. - Detective Leroy.

Good evening, Detective.

- You wanted to talk to me? - My wife has disappeared.

I am really worried.

We have to find her right away.

I'm going to alert all the Police stations in the area.

???

- All right. - Please.

- I'll call you back soon - Thank you.

He's looking for you.

I won't hide a single detail from you.

Your husband was born in Zurich.

I know.

His mother had fled Germany in 1942...

after being abused.

His mother had fled Germany in 1942... after being abused....

She fled to Switzerland where she owned some property.

She had to be committed to a psychiatric hospital.

She is still there.

That's where your husband was born.

Your husband is a dangerous man.

It is imperative that you seek Police protection.

Your life is in danger.

My husband needs me.

Hello!

Finally it's you.

- Where are you? - Doesn't matter.

I need to see you right now.

Haven't you hurt me enough?

If I have hurt you, please forgive me.

There's something inside me that makes me...

I try to resist but...

Nathalie...

- Yes? - I know you love me.

You must help me.

Listen...

I'll come get you.

Give me the address.

Hotel...

I'll be right there, wait for me.

Mrs. Revent!

She paid her bill and left the hotel

Didn't she leave a message?

No.

Who are you?

Mr. Revent? Detective Leroy.

Hello Detective.

- Come quickly to the Quai des Orfèvres. - What's going on?

You knew she was pregnant.

No.

But that's what you stated earlier.

- I didn't want to lose her. - You...

You hate me.

Justice can do nothing against you.

But I...

I will prevent you from ruining your wife's life.

I'll be right there.

Please make way.

We've waited for you, we haven't touched anything.