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Hi, I thought I'd have to replace you.

I amused myself I don't know how.

Any later and you wouldn't be here.

But you are here, right?

Need any help?

No, thanks.

Been to the theatre?

Yes.

I was dreaming of the show we'll do someday.

If you could see how little it takes to achieve extraordinary effects...

I see it all, you know?

What are you doing? I'm talking to you. - I'm going.

What's wrong with you?

You're stupid and bore me.

# The poor weaker sex

Never stop studying

How to be able to... catch us.

Changing hairstyle, style and costume

To achieve their plan to dominate.

Eva was always fantastic

Poetic, romantic.

But in love, very practical

Tyrannical, fatal

I will now present

The technique most used

The year that saw the birth of

"La Madelon".

The sweet 1920s

Muddying her reason

As Eva only wants to...

Charleston!

Hello!

Come here! - No no!

No, no, no, no...

Then came silent film

Putting us in closeup.

The ing�nue

The hero

A villain

What beautiful flowers!

I hear footsteps

This sweetie will be mine!

Oh... what do I see!

Help!

I will save you!

Oh my hero!

This one won't escape me!

The End

Today, woman is rhythm and seduction.

But if you're not careful

you'll be caught.

Time for singing - Time for dancing

Got no problems In this great big beautiful world

Got no problems In this great big beautiful world

Registry Office

Exit

What'll I do?

Sandra. One moment.

I'd like to know why you called me stupid in the dressing room?

Because you are. - Oh yeah?

You think you're smart and let yourself be deceived and bamboozled by everyone.

Damn it. Here we go again.

Luis's friendship is sincere.

Luis lacks two things.

Sincerity and friendship too.

He'd love to excel you in everything.

He wouldn't hesitate one moment to go out with me.

You're wrong. I'm sure he'd never do that.

No? Think I don't know what I'm saying?

Did he perhaps tell you something?

He doesn't need to tell me anything.

Watch out. Laugh at me and I don't forget it.

You're hurting me, let me go.

Now you're hesitating. You don't seem so sure.

I am.

Well, we'll prove who's right.

After I've changed I'll be in the bar.

Perhaps alone, which would be your triumph.

But I could be accompanied.

And then we'll see who's right.

Well, then we'll talk.

I didn't tell them anything and chose to play dumb.

That wouldn't have been much trouble, dear. - How witty and clever you are.

My hair looks uglier every day. - Who made you that dress?

Mabel, please.

I'd prefer less sewing and not so much talk.

Fine, dear. Their mothers need to educate them.

What is it? - You scared me, Mabel.

- You get crazier every day. - Why call me crazy?

Not that you're always scaring me. - Give me your file.

What a night!

Move up. Excuse me.

How are the audience? - I didn't even notice them.

This one stops at nothing.

Why are you laughing?

It's what I'm thinking. - And what's that?

Wouldn't you like to know.

Every day I'm uglier.

Hey, Sandra, we're going to the basement tonight, are you coming?

Yes, but not with you. - Who are you going with?

With Luis. - Don't play with fire.

If you tell Alfredo, I'm not worried.

Maybe you're not worried, but you're crazy about him.

Wrong again, Mabelita. I don't care a bit.

The one he's crazy about is me.

He's really nice. - And the only one who has any money.

He's... Ummm.

Quite amazing.

Music, maestro.

# Dancers come from near and far Now let's dance just as we are

Sandra's not here. - What's that?

But... I am.

Close the door, there's a draught.

Fall in love

It's surprising when you really start

Analyzing it To take away the frills

What have you got?

Fall in love

Take out moonlight Take out wine, sipped by candlelight

Take away the frills And what have you got?

It's very clear to see

Why this appeals to me

I hope you'll understand

I don't love holding hands

What is love?

It's surprising when you really start Analysing it

You take away the frills

What have you got?

You take away the frills What have you got?

Alfredo.

Alfredo!

I must talk to you.

I want you to listen to me.

I know what you're going to say.

That I'm a fool, an idiot.

The black sheep of the family.

But don't worry, big brother, you'll repair the havoc that I've caused.

You were always the pride of the family.

The perfect man, upright, respectable.

I, however want to live intensely.

Each day, each moment.

You wouldn't understand.

What I understand is that after last night's scandal

you have shown you have no more shame.

Don't you care for your family or our name.

Look how you dress, how you live.

Do you think it normal in a decent person?

Anyone in their position, besides being something more than you

would behave in a very different way, Alfredo.

What's happening to you here is something else.

Simply a fear of society.

You've done no more than hide in the theatre's lies to justify yourself at home.

Are you done?

Enough, Dad wants to talk.

I don't know why you're so determined on what can't be.

You weren't supposed to contradict but encourage him.

It would work better that way. He would be happier

and you'd have everything that rightfully belongs to you.

But what are you saying?

He's my brother and I have to protect him from everything that could harm him.

Despite seeming like a strong character, you are weak.

Well, you know me and I won't change.

From today you'll do as I tell you.

Everything has a limit and you've gone too far.

I'll compensate your employer but you won't return to the theatre.

I've an obligation to look out for you, even against your will.

Since you were small I've felt everything that was in you.

That you were different, that your dreams, your art triumph.

But you can't go on like this.

You've become a stranger to us all.

And I don't want to see you succeed at that price.

Why do you go with these people?

Why do you run away from your kind?

Answer me.

Sometimes I think it's my fault.

No, Dad.

You've always been good to me.

And you're all I have.

I'd give anything for you to be proud of me, but...

But what?

Nothing, I couldn't explain.

I'll never be as you want.

Try, I'll help you.

Okay.

Ladies, allow me.

How can you work so many hours with appliances so inconvenient?

This must be changed. - Would you be so kind? - How nice.

It's nothing.

Don Alfredo, Have you left the theatre forever?

We've seen him dance. He's amazing. - So handsome.

So interesting. - So attractive. - Won't we you see again?

Maybe someday I'll dance privately for you.

Great!

I have an idea. Girls...

What would you say if we founded a music club?

Stop! How much have we gained now?

10 seconds.

It's not enough.

Let's try jazz. Go!

Rhythm, rhythm, rhythm!

Rhythm, rhythm, stop! How much?

With this last rhythm, sir, we've gained 30% on the normal speed.

I've done it, I've done it!

I've done it!

What he's done is to turn the office into a madhouse.

The last few months he's changed the lights, the colour of the walls.

He offers snacks on behalf of the company.

He's even wanted to change the hours and form an experimental theatre.

Dad, are you going to let him continue with this madness here too?

He does so with good intentions.

Hello? - You hear Dad?

Can you hear, Dad? - I hear.

With this increased rate production will almost double.

Other than that, the entire office will be set to music. Isn't it great, Dad?

I had to try three rhythms. Did you hear?

Yes, Alfredo.

First I tried a beguine, then I tried a waltz.

And with jazz you should see the typists' speed.

It'll be fantastic. Like the idea?

Don't think we'll lose time, quite the contrary.

Yesterday some of them stayed with me, working extraordinary hours and delighted.

Cha, cha cha.

Cha, cha cha.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

Resting. My head's been spinning today...

Today like always.

You know I've had a wonderful idea.

Alfredo, shouldn't you go a little slower with your ideas?

What's that! Every day I come up with new things.

For example, what do you know about the people who work for you?

Go on.

How they are, how they live, what are their concerns, their problems.

You can't expect me to know the lives of all my employees?

It's really important. If they feel you care,

they'll be twice as productive. Don't you think?

Look, tomorrow... I'll begin.

To know them, help them.

It will be a great experience.

Mr. Moreno, please?

He's not in right now.

Forgive me. - Are you Mr. Alfredo?

Yes.

He won't be long, come in, please.

Thank you.

Take it off? - Yes, thanks.

Smells good!

Take a seat.

The only thing I can offer is cognac.

No thanks, don't bother.

Do you smoke?

Thank you.

Sit here. It will be more comfortable.

It's cold, huh?

We are two different temperaments.

I am always hot.

Will he be long?

Don't worry about it.

I think I'll take that little glass of brandy you offered me before.

Of course, we'll drink together.

I appreciate it because for me it's a concern.

My daughter doesn't have any invitations or friends.

She's young and nice. I just don't understand it.

Perhaps it's because she's more intelligent than others of her age.

Don't worry.

Tomorrow I'll be delighted to meet her and take her with me.

I'm sure she'll enjoy it. - Thank you so much.

It's nothing, goodbye. Very kind. Thank you, Sir.

Worry is exercising your brain.

The arts, politics, writing.

The brain is like a muscle, it develops if we exercise it.

Do you know the theory of mental development?

No.

Well, it's so interesting.

This is yummy. Want to try it?

No, thanks. - Just a little bit. It's really yummy.

Just a little, you'll see... - No.

Oh, my God! What have I done?

It'll disappear with a little lemon.

With exercising the brain you can think of five things at once.

Will you forgive me for a moment? - Yes, don't mention it.

Hello.

This really wasn't expected.

War or peace?

Peace. Shall we have a drink?

The usual? - Yes.

Want one? - No. Two whiskeys, please.

What are you doing here? - I came with some friends.

How is everyone?

Shall I tell you that or what you really want to know?

Luis is having problems.

He thought he could replace you but was a flop.

The company has had to fold.

And as everyone went their separate ways, we won't be acting together again.

But that, for me you know, is not a problem.

Lower the sails.

I think you're deceiving yourself.

Sooner or later you'll return.

Sometimes deception is preferable.

For what reason?

One only, not to suffer.

Possibly, but also you may be missing out on happiness.

It's better not to know certain feelings that arise...

Arise I not know how.

What are you talking about?

Why do you say that?

Did you think my reaction that night...

Was my own wounded pride?

No, Sandra.

It was because I felt something inside me I had ever felt.

I thought it would pass.

But it goes on and on.

And I know that it's impossible.

When you want it, nothing is impossible.

Sandra, you are magnificent.

But no woman can join herself to a man forever.

You're wrong.

I love you, I've always wanted you, since I saw you and you spoke to me.

If you only knew...

How I have been consumed by jealousy at not seeing you.

Alfredo, I'll love you forever.

The woman who didn't believe in love, nor in anything.

But, Sandra,

How could you think that I... And you!

Remember what I told you, when they laugh at me, I don't forget.

I hate you.

I hate you more than anyone can hate.

For me there is still hope. I have a future.

But you no.

You'll be always alone, like a leper, like a monster.

You are doomed. Alone. Do you hear me? Alone!

Really, Dad, I didn't expect this to be so advanced.

Like it?

Of course there are things here that aren't in the budget.

Exactly. I don't want to skimp on anything.

There'll be no other building in the city like it.

Careful with the door, this might fall over.

Well well, it looks great. Can I help you?

Well...

It's beautiful.

Thank you.

But aren't you in too much of a rush?

I don't want to improvise at the last minute.

Do you know I already have the Christmas presents?

It's the first time that you haven't had me choose them.

There's no doubt, I couldn't be wrong.

And I'll have to wait until Saturday, dying to know.

I've never betrayed you.

I'll tell you, I need to out of selfishness.

If you promise not to say.

You know me, but anyway, I promise.

I'm sure you'll like them.

Most people...

wait to die before leaving to their kids that which represents their happiness.

I think otherwise.

At Christmas Manuel will be the owner my business.

Oh!

Regarding Alfredo, his future is clear.

The old theatre and the site surrounding will be his.

You're wonderful. I don't know what to say.

Exactly, you mustn't say a word.

You'll keep your promise, right?

This will be the best Christmas ever.

The situation would worry anyone.

A miscalculation, a pilot who goes crazy

and the world would rush into an atomic war.

It would be total destruction. - Just when we've built a house in the country.

What was missing, with her new nose was her whole personality.

Well then she was lucky.

Well, I think that cosmetic surgery

should be used only when absolutely necessary.

These are lovely dishes. - Yes, very pretty.

Manuel brought them from London.

London, I love London. It's a very conservative city.

No, thank you, water bloats one during meals.

London is a magnificent city.

The pity is that the English are so English.

Family dinners are so long.

How they talk and how they eat.

If only one could play music. Let's see...

We've finished, Mummy! - Excuse me, ma'am, they got away from me.

Don't worry, go play in the lounge.

They're lovely. - Come on now. Don't touch anything.

That's why I like them. You'll have to tell me about theatre people.

I'm going to disappoint you. They're just like everyone else.

They are people who live for fun.

For fun? They are people who work.

If you can call it work.

What do you know! You think the work of an artist

begins when the curtain goes up and ends when it falls.

What do you know about the struggle day after day without the right to fall sick,

or even get tired? And all to amuse

individuals like you, who don't even appreciate it.

People of your class. - To which I believe you also belong.

You're wrong! I have imagination. I have sensitivity.

I'll do what I always do, looking for new sensations.

And these sensations just happen to be mixed up with our name.

Enough! Our name?

The only thing I care about is Dad,

And through him I've succeeded in my new life. Despite yours.

Sorry, Dad.

This dessert is delicious. You have an excellent cook.

What are you doing?

And what are you doing here?

Nanny's really boring and I came here to hide.

You won't tell will you?

No. I won't tell.

What is this?

This is a book, but hey, you're looking upside down.

Are all aunts fat?

Why do you ask that?

All my aunts are.

What is this?

It's Peru. - Why they are dressed like that?

Because they are Indians. - Have you ever been there?

No.

I've never been, and yet many times.

Tell me something. Tell me something,

Come, sit here.

Let's see, what do you want me to tell you?

Well, once upon a time a gypsy prince

was walking, walking,

until he came to a distant, unknown country.

It was Peru.

There were large mountains and the Indians played their instruments.

Descending from the mountains with great sadness.

And one of them, who was the most gallant...

# I've given my watchmen the flowers from my balcony

And for you I have hidden the rose of my heart.

And for you I have hidden the rose of my heart.

The Spanish sun and the Peruvian rhythm

I bring a carnavalito, a gypsy carnavalito

He brings a carnavalito, a gypsy carnavalito.

Gypsy carnavalito

Give me your hot kisses as a token of your love.

Give me your hot kisses as a token of your love.

I bring a carnavalito, a gypsy carnavalito

It's useless, he won't change. - You've both got on each other's nerves.

Do you really think I can put up with him?

I've tried to help, advise, and you see.

You exaggerate, you should try to understand him.

Because I understand him I can no longer forgive.

He has done his best to change.

But the truth is that he's been a failure.

You know he is very sensitive.

He'll return to the theatre which is his.

But he mustn't think we want to distance ourselves from him.

Let him go, it doesn't matter. - What are you saying?

You're talking about your brother and we must help him.

Okay. Help him.

Let him go to the theatre, but if he causes any more trouble,

I assure you... - The guests are leaving.

Would you like to come into the dining room?

We'll have to see them off.

What happened tonight was a stupid unimportant thing.

The terrible thing is this antagonism that will always exist between them.

Manuel wants everyone to think like him.

And Alfredo, in turn, with his absurd ideas provokes him.

But don't worry.

I'm going to bed, I'm exhausted.

Good night.

Good night, Beatriz.

Do you know where Alfredo is?

I've no idea.

Yes, this anxiety is because you have evil spirits.

You have to get rid of them

I'm drowning them in alcohol. - This guy is crazy but he's hilarious.

You're right.

What do you want? To make me Macumba?

What is Macumba?

Well Macumba is to get something through witchcraft.

Great idea!

Macumba me, I need a new coat!

A desire has its own twist.

If a desire takes the energy of rhythm, it becomes real.

Macumba is blood, is death.

This idiot is talking me into it. - It's barbaric.

For example, among the wild tribes,

when a woman wants a man she can't get,

amid a rite of witches and dancing

she pierces the chest of a doll of the man in question.

Why? - In order to leave him soulless,.

Thus taking over his...

Will.

What do you think? Tonight I'll start making little dolls.

Haven't I seen men converted into lifeless dolls?

It's barbaric! - How terrible!

Okay, Jimmy.

Here you have all the ingredients for your jokes.

Here are simple spirits, almost primitive.

Inferior spirits, spiteful beings...

People able to believe in everything...

And others in nothing.

I'm willing to support you in your game but with one condition.

What?

You have to guess what is the most important act of my life.

Very good, your blood will reveal your future.

I forbid you to do it!

Don't worry, the worst we can do is set fire to the premises.

My coat. - Immediately, Sir.

What is it?

Alfredo. - I thought so.

What's happened? - Nothing, but it might.

He's in that basement completely drunk.

What are you going to do? - Go after him.

To a place like that? - I have to.

Dad, don't go! I'll go! Let me go!

Wait a minute. You'll see how much fun it will be.

No, it's not possible.

You have to help, you have to let yourself go.

Be in another world, become again primitive.

I'm ready.

I'll think of the legend you just told me.

That's it.

Well, come on. You can start.

That's it.

Think.

Concentrate.

You are in a distant country, distant and wild.

Where there are many people.

There is also a woman.

A woman you do not want.

For that she is spiteful.

Take care.

There is also a man without scruples.

They want to make Macumba.

Don't you hear the voices, the drums?

Everything which surrounds you?

Are you afraid, eh?

Let the primitive rhythms surround you.

Don't resist.

Abandon yourself! Let yourself go!

Come on, come on!

Dance.

Come on.

Now your blood will speak.

How strange!

You have life, rhythm and energy...

And have also...

Death!

Finally you will triumph,

but will remain always alone.

And will destroy all that you love most.

Yes, you'll remain alone.

What are you saying? Stop it! - It's written.

How am I death, eh?

I'll destroy what I love most.

I am death.

Dad. - Quiet.

If it weren't for you he'd still be alive.

Stop!

You'll never see him again. He's dead.

We've lost him forever.

And it was your fault.

And now remember this every hour, every moment of your life.

It will be your torture, your punishment.

I don't want to see you again. Do you hear me?

Get out!

Get out of this house!

Get out, get out!

Father!

Father!

My God!

Forgive me!

Forgive my sin, Lord, help me.

Help me!

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