Original subtitles

This film is based on a true story.

Nonetheless, it is a work of fiction.

The locations, characters and some events

have been altered by the filmmakers.

HEAT WAVE

Okay?

It's coming together?

Oh my!

Did we need to order it all at once?

No point doing things by halves.

I thought maybe your desk here. What do you think?

Sure, that's fine.

- Don't, Camille. It's sharp. - I'm playing.

Come on, lunchtime.

Let's go eat.

You called Henriet?

- Not yet. - Just in case you leave work this year.

I'd rather wait to be sure we can both draw a salary.

- Show me your room. - That one.

- How many days? - Every night from now on.

- Every night? - Yes!

- Why? - Because.

Relax.

Hold her tight.

You're fine.

What about you, handsome?

He's in great shape.

- Okay, Paul? Not too tired? - I'm okay.

- Seen the size of him? - It was touch and go.

You did great.

If everybody took such good care of their livestock...

Coming?

Can I pay you in two weeks? You don't mind?

'Course not.

We need to talk about Boibessot.

- What's going on? - He moves the fence to extend his land.

I put it back and next day he's moved it again.

You talked to him?

No, he won't talk. He just wants my land.

Three quarters of the village, and he wants more.

I'll pay him a visit.

Thanks.

And I didn't tell you...

Josef's been at it again.

He drove his car through my herd.

He never thinks.

He could hurt one at the speed he drives.

I've told him hundreds of times.

And a box of clips went missing. I had to buy another.

I've got better things to do.

I'll go see his mother.

See you.

Hello, Josef.

What's up?

What's in the box there?

Can you take care of it?

What is it?

If you do, I'll take your wood in.

I'm having lunch.

All by yourself? Mom said you could eat with us.

We'd like that.

How long have you had it at home?

I don't know. Maybe three weeks.

What do you feed it?

Worms and small snails.

And to drink?

Milk.

You mustn't give milk to a hedgehog.

It's poison for them.

That explains it.

What if he's thirsty?

Water. Anyway, they don't drink much.

I'll mix something up for you to give it.

You should return it to the wild.

It's not a pet that you keep at home.

Who's that?

It's a dog's spine.

Don't snoop in my drawers, please.

What's this?

It's a hoof knife.

- Can I keep it? - No, you can't keep it.

I'll keep it.

Put it back, I said.

I'm not playing games. Put it back.

Stop this, Josef.

People are complaining. You listen to music at full blast.

What's going on with Diane?

What?

- You know, her herd. - I didn't touch her herd.

Is that so? Who else could it be?

I can find out.

You annoy folks with your pranks.

- I've got my eye on you. - I know.

C'mon, Josef!

- Josef! - What?

- Did you take the Mayor's knife? - It wasn't me, I said.

Take over.

Look, I want you to give Daniel his knife back,

and you say you're sorry.

In any case, you need to go to the town hall for your benefit.

How come?

Yacine, are you eating with us?

No, not today.

Where are you going? I'll come.

You're going nowhere. You stay here.

Daniel says you have to behave yourself.

That's for the children.

Here come the men.

Open the gate for them, Josef.

What are we missing?

- What you been doing? - I made all the kebabs.

- You done any work? - Yeah.

- You got what I asked for? - The beers, sure.

Here. I found this for you.

Okay?

Hot, isn't it?

What do they call you?

Hello.

Rodolphe.

Great place you've got. Lots of room.

What are you doing?

I'll lend a hand if you want.

What's this?

A diamond glass-cutter.

You can see into theirs?

Seen their pool?

They let you use it?

No.

I'd love to go in with my nephews, but they won't let us.

How old are your nephews?

Jason's nine.

Sarah, I forget. And Kevin's five.

And my sister Isabelle's having a baby.

I have my daughter's old toys that she doesn't play with anymore.

Would you be interested?

Here...

If you want.

I appreciate it.

See you later then.

C'mon, get busy.

You okay?

One table just wouldn't leave. I'm beat.

You've eaten?

Not yet.

- What time did you put her down? - Ten to.

I feel like I never see her.

We'll have to find another childminder.

My mother's fine with it.

It adds too much onto my journey. I'm sick of it.

We can't afford to pay anyone.

I paid the electricity bill this morning.

Can you take a look? I don't know what to put.

For Lopez?

Yes. I put that much net but I'm not sure.

Why'd you reduce the cost of supplies?

It's good business.

He hasn't paid you yet?

- You called? - I don't want to pester him.

You have to keep calling or nothing will happen.

Okay, so what do I put?

Hi there, Laura.

Hi, Diane.

See him showing off with his water?

Stunted.

All ruined unless it rains.

It's the hottest summer ever.

You're not old enough to remember '76.

No.

Was it hot?

See anything?

Yeah.

How much is in there?

Not much.

The tank's half-empty.

Water from the pond would enable us to fill the troughs in the fields.

Tests have shown it's harmless for the livestock.

The most economical is a compressor pump.

We'd be looking at just under 3,000 euros.

That's a lot!

For a small village like ours, sure, but it would keep us going.

I agree, given water prices now.

It's equipment solely intended for farms?

I don't need it.

Why should I pay for equipment I won't use?

Solidarity, dammit! Water costs you nothing.

Nobody offered to pay for my borehole.

Should I send you the invoice?

Please...

Anyway, the purchase of the pump,

as for any investment for the general good,

will be subject to a vote.

We'll need to build a shelter for it.

I thought of the craftsman who just moved in.

It's worth getting in a craftsman?

We can handle it. I'll talk to Dominique Viennot.

Fine, let's proceed with the vote.

Those in favor?

The purchase of the pump is agreed, by 5 votes to 4.

That's it for the official agenda.

Anyone want to raise any other issue?

Me. I want us to talk about Josef Bousou.

He's been hanging around my farm. Now the tedder's missing forks.

My minivan's gas cap has vanished.

He knows better than to try anything with me.

You just got lucky. Can you smoke outside, please?

What do you want us to do?

I don't know. It can't go on.

Why can't he respect the rules, like everyone else?

It's not his fault.

Don't be soft. He does it on purpose.

- It's not out of spite. - That's true.

I wonder.

The day he really messes up, don't complain to me.

Hey, pinhead!

- Wanna go for a ride? - I can't. Later maybe.

You're looking good. You put gel on?

And you smell good. Is that Axe?

- Here, for your mom. - I'll make sure she gets it.

- What's that? Can I have it? - Hands off.

I'll see you later.

- You're going on vacation or not? - Corsica.

Lucky you!

Our dad's bugged us about it for years.

- No way I'm going. - How come?

I wanna look for a job to rent an apartment in Villeneuve.

You going anywhere?

Yeah, Bousou!

You're the best!

- I hope his wipers are working. - Why?

Imagine all the jizz on that windshield.

Give you a ride, girls?

Jesus!

That's gross!

Classy guy, your buddy.

I won't get that out of my head.

- Are we good? I can put it in the water? - Go ahead.

Here you go.

Grab that.

Got it.

An extra turn, to be sure.

Nice and tight, or you'll get air bubbles.

Like that?

- It'll have enough juice? - It should gush.

But if the water level keeps sinking,

the mud will block the filter.

Let's just hope the heat wave's soon over.

Let's prime it.

We're not out of the woods.

You came to criticize? I thought you weren't interested.

We're not allowed to see where our tax money goes?

That's where it goes!

Can we come get as much as we want?

We'll have to organize a rota.

That way, you pass the key around.

We'll keep the spare at the town hall.

- We've got two keys, right? - Yeah.

- Tell me what we owe you for the wood. - Definitely.

Hi, Diane.

Morning, Odette.

How are you? Been to the cemetery?

Yes, just a little stroll.

How do you keep going in this heat?

I've no choice. They're thirsty. I have to ferry water from the pond.

Come out of the sun.

I harvested the eggplant. Want some?

Sure, thanks.

Your son'll come by for lunch one day?

I'm not sure, no.

He comes to see you?

Not really. He's forgotten me.

Don't say that, Odette.

Maybe he has no time.

You think?

I don't know.

Honestly, one Sunday, every now and then.

Real beauties, your cows.

Yes, they're beautiful.

Hey.

- Can I come in? - Sure.

You're all alone?

Washing your car?

Look.

You want a drink? Mom made some lemonade.

I don't know, sure, if you want.

Come into the kitchen. It's cooler inside.

No, I'll wait here.

Come on, Josef...

Turn that music off.

Our group leader at daycare made one for me.

He said it's for catching nightmares.

He was messing with you.

I guess so.

Hold on, I'll help you.

Josef, change the record, at least. It's annoying as hell.

Let me sit down.

- What's that you're making? - It's an elk.

An elk? What the elk!

In the forest. An elk!

She's a beauty, Sonia.

How do you get the girls?

You've got your eye on one.

Girls...

Make them laugh. They love that.

You're not too hot in your jacket?

I look a hunk in it.

Fabulous!

I'm going to a party.

- Want some? - No.

- You do. - Stop it!

Can I get a lollipop, too?

What flavor?

Raspberry.

On the house.

That makes 62.80 euros, please.

That's too much.

Here...

Keep that.

63, 65...

There you go.

You made it!

Sure.

Hey, everybody!

How you doing, Yacine?

Stylish jacket!

- Like it? - It's beautiful!

You got everything!

- It wasn't too expensive? - It's cool.

I got you a lollipop.

Okay, pinhead?

Bousou, vodka or whiskey?

- I'm not allowed booze. - One won't hurt.

Vodka or whiskey?

Whiskey.

Here, buddy.

Hear about the duck that breathed out its ass?

- Want me to tell you? - If you want.

One day, the duck sat down...

And it died.

Chug it, Bousou.

He's one of the guys!

Drinking booze he wins first prize!

Booze is his bug!

You can see it on his mug!

Where have the others gone?

She's sleeping at last.

- She'll be okay on her own? - It's totally safe.

They're a pain.

Why not try the Mayor again?

There must be work needs doing here.

I don't want to hassle him.

He could put you in touch with people.

You can't rely on your ex-boss putting work your way.

Dammit!

- Can't you be a bit more careful? - Sorry.

It was an accident.

- Pardon me? - They're kids, having fun.

Can we have our ball back?

Please.

Thanks.

Enjoy your meal.

Shit!

Come here, you!

What?

- Are your dad and brother home? - No.

Open up, I'll talk to your mother.

Open it!

It's locked.

What's going on?

What do you want?

You stole the pump, so we've no water now.

What do you mean?

It's village property. It cost money. I bet you took the spare key.

- You have proof? - I just know.

So prove it!

Look at him laughing at me.

He does nothing all day, except ruin people's hard work.

What's the fun in it for you?

I'm not having fun.

Go away now.

You'll see, I'll wipe that smile off your face.

When you're done, put it all back.

Empty your pockets.

Come on, Josef!

Do as Daniel says.

These are your keys? What do they open?

My stuff.

What's that in your hand?

Nothing.

Let's see what's in your hand.

You took the key?

I found it.

Where?

Outside the town hall, under my car.

You have no right.

Sergeant...

- It's a protected species. - How am I supposed to know?

Let us through.

Give that back. It's mine. Please!

Calm down.

Give it back!

It's mine!

Hi, how are you?

Hello, Josef.

Thanks.

What's wrong with you?

Why do you hang around in the streets, getting up to no good?

If I were you, I'd move on.

I'd go looking for work.

It's only good for old folks like me, staying here.

Don't you get bored all alone?

Know what ducks get after dinner?

The bill.

Where do you come up with all those?

- I'll carry it in. - No, I'll do it.

Give it to me.

Where are you going?

Go home.

You want to make love?

Go away, Josef!

Don't touch me!

I love you.

I love you!

First of all, I'd like to thank the town hall staff,

my fellow councillors

and François, my deputy,

for your commitment to our village.

I know how seriously you all

take the responsibilities you have been given

in our village administration.

Above all, I am delighted

to see such a large gathering at this monument

that was inaugurated by my grandfather

in order to pay tribute

to all those young men who, in the prime of life,

gave their lives so that today our village

might live in freedom and peace.

I am also aware

that for many of you, times are hard.

The drought worries you.

We're going through a tricky period.

Let's try to stand together.

To stay united on this beautiful 14th of July.

I invite you all to join me to drink to friendship.

Let's go.

I hate making speeches.

But you do it very well.

Perhaps, but I hate it.

Camille!

Do you want some orange juice?

Watch out!

You're not thirsty? Keep playing then.

Be careful, they're big kids.

I always said he was a jerk anyway.

What could possibly attract him to a little old lady?

She was going to bed when he snuck in.

- He was taken away by the police? - Sure.

For questioning.

It's very sad.

Odette, did you lock your front door?

What I don't understand is how did he get in?

The door downstairs won't lock properly.

What did he do to you?

- Do you feel better now? - I can't sleep at night.

Why not stay with me? You're very welcome.

No, thanks, it's kind of you.

You heard what happened?

Rodolphe...

Sorry to butt in.

I'd like us to discuss making the pump house secure.

It's agreed then?

They'll replace the pump?

The insurance company should approve it.

- Are you available? - Sure.

Where's Camille?

Playing over there.

She's a smart one. How old is she?

She's three.

Dive bomb!

You're going to Corsica or not?

I'm here now.

Look who it is.

You're back, sicko?

The pool must feel great.

You can't come in here, you know.

- I do what I want. - No, you don't.

Why hassle the old lady?

I never even went there.

You've got a nerve.

I'm not crazy.

Was it good, though?

You look great.

Was she wet?

You banged her, right? She got what she wanted.

Here, Manon. This is for you.

Take it.

- Give that back. - So cute!

Knock it off! Please!

Pass, Dylan!

Please! You'll break it!

Please, Yacine! Give it back!

Great shot, Yacine!

- You're not going in. - Let me go!

Dylan, stop!

- You'll pay for that. - Josef, beat it!

Get lost!

What did the police say?

They let him go, saying they had no choice.

What do they need before they act?

They have no power over him.

He's pulled these stunts for years and nothing happens.

I could start too. It's easy.

The reason they can't hold him

is that legally it's not considered a sexual assault.

I'd love someone to explain at what point it's sexual assault.

We need to have more evidence.

Let's not get too excited.

Daniel, it's great being nice, but look where it's got us.

We have to do something. It's serious now.

We could go see his parents and try to work out a solution.

His mother'll do nothing. She always takes his side.

And we know what his father's like.

And mandatory internment, how does that work?

The individual must be certified as dangerous for himself and others.

You don't lock someone up

because you're worried he might do something.

He keeps doing things.

That's true.

Hi.

- I'll help. - No, it's fine.

Why are you crying?

Leave her be.

Stop that.

Let go of her.

Is Rodolphe in?

What's going on?

Here, your groceries.

How about you show me round?

The people before never let me see inside.

Goodbye, Josef.

You okay?

Careful.

What was that?

Some kind of animal.

- A big, nasty animal. - Stop it.

What's wrong?

You don't want to anymore?

I don't know.

Don't be mean.

We talked about it. You agreed.

You're chickening out?

- Scared, missy? - I'm not scared.

Sure you are. You never did it?

Don't worry.

Come on.

Stop it!

- I'm sorry. I... - Leave me alone!

Shit.

Where've you been? Where were you?

We were worried to death.

What's wrong?

Has something happened?

Somebody hassled you?

Who?

- What's wrong? - I don't know.

What happened, Manon? Tell me.

Why won't you tell me what happened?

I need to know what happened with Manon.

It's because you don't have a girlfriend?

I don't care about that.

Are you sure?

Look what I brought you.

Remember how my wife used to keep medical bottle tops for you?

I found this tin when I was cleaning.

What do you expect me to do with that shit?

Fuck off and sob for your bitch wife in the graveyard.

Calm down.

I know it's not nice what he did to the old lady,

but it's not his fault.

Whose fault is it?

It's his head.

He was short on oxygen at birth. You know that.

And the young girl?

You've noticed how agitated he is?

Everybody's giving him shit.

Goodbye, Josiane.

- I'm late. - Tell mom I'll pick her up at 6.

I can't keep going out of my way.

We said it was temporary, till you got started.

- You sent the invoice to the Mayor? - Yes.

Has Monnier paid you?

Has he paid?

Yes.

- How much? - 1,800.

Why didn't you say?

Deposit it into the account.

Quiet, Camille, please.

What are you doing today?

Going to Servin, then starting work on the Jacquet job.

What happened exactly? You didn't know where she was?

No, she just didn't come home.

Her phone was off and we were frantic.

It was 10 p.m.

No, it was 10:30, at least.

What did he do?

As far as I can tell, it's simple.

Bousou came up to her when she was alone.

If Larcher's boy hadn't been nearby,

I don't know in what state we'd have found her.

And a baguette, please.

- You took her to the police? - She refuses.

- I'll go see them, believe me. - Michel, please.

3.80 euros.

Hello, Diane.

You know he's back?

My girl saw him in the village.

No way? They only kept him three days?

I know.

We have to take care of it ourselves.

By the way, Diane...

I know it's not a great time, but my offer still stands.

I could even raise it,

if you'd take time to talk it over.

Yes, Valérie.

- Where is he? - Over there, by the pillar.

What are you doing here?

Go away. Nobody wants you here.

You've no reason to be here.

I don't obey you, you're not my mom.

As if I'd want a kid like you!

Shut it, you haven't got any.

Fuck off!

Manon!

Go upstairs, Manon!

Get out!

Beat it!

Get lost!

Don't come back!

You have to go to the police.

You have to.

They do, without a second thought.

Everybody's against us now, even the Mayor.

I'm not going.

- Here I am. - We've had enough of you.

- What do you want? - Never to see your son in the village.

Get out!

You have no right to walk in like that.

How'd he like it if I went into his room?

I'm better than your Dad!

Little shit!

Stop it!

- Get off me! - Calm down.

- Shut it! - You thug!

Shut the fuck up!

You've lost your mind!

Get out!

If you go near my daughter,

you're dead, Bousou.

Don't let me see you again!

Don't set foot in the village!

You can't stop him going out.

I'll keep an eye on you now.

Every day, I'll check on you here.

I'll even patrol outside the gate.

You're insane!

You're allowed in your house.

You're allowed in the yard.

You're allowed as far as the gate.

You understand me?

Do you understand?

Back off.

Back off, you retard!

Get out now.

Come on...

Come inside.

Easy does it.

You hardly charged for the labor.

That's normal. It's for the village.

We won't install another pump. The water level's too low.

Sorry, your hard work was for nothing.

Bye.

It can't be easy for you with all that's happening.

What are you going to do?

I don't know.

I'm a bit out of my depth, I think.

Camille!

Excuse me...

My daughter was out, have you seen her?

Can I take a look?

What are you doing there?

- What are you doing? - Riding the horsey.

I was looking everywhere for you. Come on.

Why'd you run off like that?

What about the boy?

I don't know.

Where's your brother got to?

There he is.

Come on, we're going.

I'm not coming, I said.

Your nephews will be there. It'll be fun.

It's not a good idea for you to stay here alone.

You know we won't be back till tomorrow.

You'll be good, won't you?

Hey, bro...

You're sure you won't come?

Which dress? The red one or the blue one?

Where's your dress?

What are you two doing?

You're not ready for bed?

We're going to...

The firework display!

I told you, Bénédicte. In Grandval.

I forgot.

We need to hurry.

Stop it.

It's not far.

My blankie's called Snorer.

I want to go. We never go anywhere.

Sure, since we moved here, we don't.

What's wrong?

I stopped by the bank.

Why'd you lie about Monnier?

You thought I wouldn't notice?

You went to Servin today?

You saw Jacquet?

Sure.

Sure, I did.

You don't believe me?

Not getting out to find work is one thing,

lying's another.

I'm not sure it was a good idea moving here.

Why do you say that?

You can see it's not working.

It was easier when you were with Ravier.

Less worries and you had more time for us.

You think that because you're tired.

We'll stay in tonight then.

Get to bed early, like idiots.

Why's the gate open?

What are you doing?

Call an ambulance!

Please, ma'am. Let us do our job.

Not breathing.

No pulse.

Okay?

What are they doing?

They're still with Daniel.

I hope it won't take all day.

Why do we have to answer more questions?

They already questioned me at home.

They want statements from everybody.

You have to give your name and they call you.

Go on, Odette.

Okay, Jean-François?

They called you back from vacation?

We had no choice. They found prints in our yard.

Okay, let's go.

You filed a complaint against him for theft of municipal property.

Not against Josef specifically, I just filed a complaint.

You thought he might have stolen the pump?

Or his family?

I needed an ongoing investigation for the insurance.

And your attempt to have him hospitalized?

I thought long and hard before starting that process.

But Josef had changed.

He'd turned aggressive.

There was the incident with the old lady.

He was convicted of nothing.

His record was almost spotless.

Why didn't the hospital keep him in?

He had psychiatric assessment while he was there?

They said something about debility

that was good-natured and emotional.

You wanted to talk to me about Josef Bousou?

After he stole the pump, things started to get worse.

We'd made a big effort to invest in it.

- You saw him steal the pump? - Sorry?

- Did you see him steal it? - No, but we knew it was him.

You didn't answer my question.

I'm asking if you saw him.

No, but the key was in his pocket.

That means nothing.

Did you see him do it?

Can you say without doubt it was him?

Josiane Bousou says you made death threats against her son.

She claims you told him,

You're dead!

I got carried away but...

I didn't say that.

Do you remember what you said?

I told him not to go near my daughter,

or something like that.

Why didn't your daughter file a complaint?

- She didn't want to. - Why not?

I should have forced her?

Anyway, for all the good it would do...

You file a complaint and nothing happens.

Why didn't anyone ever act?

Hello.

You knew the Bousou family well?

Have done some time?

Yes. Josiane looked after me when I was a kid.

Who was Josef Bousou to you?

A friend?

I liked Josef, but he was a pain.

What do you mean, a pain?

Wherever I went, he wanted to come with.

I didn't want him hanging out with us.

I knew how the others treated him.

What do you think about events?

I don't give a shit, I want out of this dump.

You live with your father and brother?

- And your mother? - They divorced. I never see her.

Talk me through that night with Manon.

Her parents say you defended her against Josef.

Let them say that.

- You defended her or not? - I don't know anymore.

Under questioning, Thierry Bousou suggested that

Josef was very attached to you.

You noticed anything?

What happened on the night you went out with Dylan Larcher?

Your father said Josef tried to hurt you.

Is that what happened?

My father said that?

Did he attack you?

No.

He wasn't even there.

- You're still here? - I'm waiting for Odette.

Your neighbors went on vacation on August 14.

We found a flashlight belonging to Josef in their yard.

Did you see anything?

At what time did your wife get home?

10 p.m.

She often arrives home so late?

Yes, due to her work.

What did you do then?

We went to bed.

What time?

10:30.

You remember the precise times?

What did you do between 10 and 10:30?

Nothing special.

You had dinner? Watched TV?

You chatted?

We had a bit of a fight.

I wanted to go to the firework display in Grandval.

And my wife didn't want to.

Because...

She was tired.

Next day, you didn't notice anything?

No, next day, we went for lunch at my parents'.

Can I see my wife?

Stay seated, sir.

Please.

You were saying you visited your parents.

We go to see them nearly every Sunday.

My mother looks after our little girl.

Driving through the village, police were taping everything off.

What did you think then?

I thought something must have happened.

Sir...

What are you doing?

You shouldn't be here.

Were you friends with your neighbor?

I hardly knew him.

So why go onto his property?

I was worried.

Your wife and child were asleep.

Nobody was in danger.

So that night of August 14,

you thought it could be Josef Bousou in your neighbor's yard?

Yes.

How come?

Anything that happened in the village, people said it was him.

What do you think

Josef Bousou was doing in your neighbor's yard?

I don't know.

Take something maybe.

- Sorry I'm late. - No problem.

Take a seat.

What'll it be?

I don't know, a coffee.

Manon, can you bring us a coffee, please?

You've applied for your drought subsidy?

You cut a deal with Boibessot?

Yes, I'll keep my pasture.

You're selling your land?

I spoke to Bénédicte Blin.

How is she?

She's moved in with a friend in Villeneuve.

She refuses to stay here with the kid.

She's going to put the house up for sale.

With her husband's workshop.

I offered to help with the move, but she said no.

And him?

He's been transferred to Nérac.

Thanks, Manon.

- Can I go now? - Sure, off you go.

See you later.

- Sure they're away? - They went back on vacation.

There it is.