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WHITE AS SNOW

- All well, honey? - Yes, fine.

Glad to hear it.

I said to put apples.

None here.

I ordered Granny Smiths.

Not Granny Smiths.

Green brings bad luck.

Red or pink ones.

Pink Ladies, for example.

I like Pink Ladies.

I'll get Pink Ladies instead.

We'll stop using Lambert for towels.

They're crooks.

Mercier costs the same and they won't become rags.

I'll see to it.

As your father said:

"No loose ends."

I try to do my job properly.

"Properly" is sad.

Your father disliked slackers.

Forget these past months which were hard for all of us.

Try to get out a bit.

I'll think about it.

You're like my daughter.

You're young, beautiful.

A whole life ahead of you.

Try to make the most of it.

- Is everything okay, Claire? - Yes.

I wanted to say...

You really are pretty.

Too bad for you.

If you were less so, you wouldn't be here.

Now...

close your eyes.

You won't feel a thing.

Where are my sweatpants?

In the machine.

Yes, I undressed you. You were soaking.

I rubbed you with a towel. You needed it.

How did you end up in this mess?

Is she dead?

I ask the questions.

Nothing... no idea.

You must have done something.

I'm sorry...

Sorry?

I set out to kill a wild boar.

I killed a woman instead. You can be sorry.

You realize the deep shit you got me in?

We'll go to the police.

Yeah, right.

I've already done time.

Forget the cops.

I have nothing in your size.

I'm Pierre.

When can I have them?

Have what?

My sweatpants.

Your main concern.

When they're dry, Princess.

And until then?

Until then, no name?

Claire.

Bathroom's on the left. I left a towel.

Hello.

This is Maud Jacob-Guillaume.

Leave a message.

Unbelievable...

Where did they put my inhaler?

Unbelievable... I swear.

You didn't take it?

I have asthma and I can feel it coming...

How did you get in here?

I don't know.

I like that...

people who don't know.

Everyone's an expert with Google,

Wikipedia, all that bullshit, that crap.

I'd like to know where they put my inhaler.

I can't play with a sword of Damocles over my head, can I?

Vivaldi is you?

No, Vivaldi isn't me. He's dead.

It was me playing him.

I've been here 3 years,

practicing my music.

I was in the Grenoble orchestra. I was born there.

But Grenoble has become unbearable.

One of France's most polluted cities. Did you know that?

Now you do, Claire.

That name suits you.

Because you're pale.

I like...

I like pale women.

Fleshy ones...

the Rubens, the Renoirs,

they freak me out.

How are you, Chernobyl?

Help me... take him...

Hold him...

He's a bit under the weather.

I hope it's not Lyme's disease.

Is it red or not?

It spreads easily to humans.

Did you see a doctor?

Are you out of your mind?

No way.

Doctors prescribe what Big Pharma tells them to.

Disinfect your hands.

- Think so? - Allow me...

Not too much.

Between the fingers.

Like this.

But wh... what are you doing here?

Who are you?

François.

Go make dinner.

We need to talk.

You can't stay here.

Why not?

Whoever's out to get you mustn't show up here.

No one knows I'm here.

For the time being.

Let me just stay a bit.

No, it's not possible.

I didn't ask you to save me.

But you did, and now you kick me out.

I know it's not logical. I have no choice.

All right.

Now get the fuck out!

The twins aren't here?

They went to the sawmill.

You're leaving too?

Are you afraid to stay alone?

Are you claustrophobic?

Because I used to be too, but I got over it...

I'm taking the dog to the vet.

Come along.

I get the feeling you're going through tough times.

No worries.

I can keep a secret.

So?

- Your dog's fine. - Are you kidding?

He's a wreck. Look!

Stop that. He's not a wreck. You depress him.

There are canine antidepressants.

Yeah, I get it...

Chemical straightjacket! What else?

It's natural, made from plants.

I'll have them tomorrow.

I have to see the Echenoz' sheep. I'll stop by after.

All right.

Are you staying there too?

At the house?

Excellent.

See you tomorrow.

Make sure he eats, walk him,

and above all, play something light for him.

All right.

I didn't get...

My name? Claire.

No, your connection...

Are you and Vincent together?

What an idea!

Claire got in yesterday...

I don't even know how she got there.

Careful, careful!

I didn't mean to offend you.

Offend me?

When Sam thought...

that you and I...

I try to avoid women.

He should know.

Not that I'm a homosexual, mind you.

I understood.

You chose abstinence for health reasons.

Are you making fun?

I deserve it.

So you'll forgive me, come for a drink at Georgette's.

Don't say no or I'll be offended.

So?

All right.

Sorry, I have to pick up a few partitions first.

Come in.

This is Claire.

Father Guilbaud, Charles...

Good God in Heaven!

A vision.

Calm down, Charles.

Miss...

before such beauty and grace,

I can only bow down.

What am I saying? Crouch down!

Like the shepherds before the Virgin.

Okay, Charles, that's enough.

He has the only bookshop in the area.

Yes, exactly.

Are you on vacation here?

You must visit our region's treasure,

Our Lady of La Salette.

They'll tell you the heartbreaking legend

of She who cries.

I can take you and be your guide. Interested?

I'm not hitting on you. It's an invitation...

to meditation, contemplation.

That's borderline blasphemy.

Not at all. It's totally selfless.

And my partitions?

Your partitions? Of course. Excuse me...

Where did I put them?

Do You Like Brahms?

It's for you.

I won't harass you.

Despite my overenthusiasm, I'm perfectly normal.

I may not be all that normal.

You don't know me, or who I am.

Can you introduce me?

This is Claire.

You're Georgette?

Georgette dumped me 3 years ago. I'm Muriel.

Cheers?

Here's to you.

Health-wise, were you always like this?

From birth. I was sick throughout my childhood.

I had it all, everything.

My parents gave me awful things supposedly to cure me,

but in reality it was to kill me.

It's music that saved me.

That's funny.

You find this funny?

When I was a kid, music was everything to me.

Violin.

You stopped?

That's a crime.

You know,

when you start something,

you have to go all the way through.

When I was 13, I was in a car accident.

I wasn't hurt. My mother was driving.

And she...

I gave up everything.

Not just the violin, everything.

As if my life stopped.

I lost the desire for everything.

What you're saying moves me.

It moves me deeply.

But that was before.

It's all wiped out.

Like by a huge eraser.

And now...

now I'm a blank page.

Here.

I have something for you.

It's a school instrument.

I got it at a flea market and never used it.

- It was waiting for you. - No, I can't.

Keep it.

I can't even play it, so...

- Taking her out was your idea? - So what?

And you had to go.

Now people know she's here.

Bravo.

Want me to go?

Like it very... very toasted?

A little is fine.

Pass the salt, please.

Wh... who can that be?

How is he doing?

No better.

I brought you his meds.

Mix the content of one capsule with his food during every meal.

Add some sugar because it's bitter.

I'll go get some sugar.

No, during each meal.

I'll prepare it in advance. It'll calm him.

Come, Chernobyl.

Same old thing.

His dog is as fit as a fiddle.

How about you?

You're here for...

work?

Vacation?

Neither.

By coincidence.

Happy coincidence.

Have you been working here long?

Three years.

Three years, yes. I was... I'm from Macon.

I had my office there.

I was happy

until that woman showed up.

She made an appointment for her cat, to have him spayed.

Normal in your profession.

Ever hear of love at first sight?

Ever feel it?

Lucky you.

Why am I telling you this?

I shouldn't discuss it. It's not good for me.

Everything here is nice and calm. Just what I need.

No stress, no phantoms.

- No passion. - Healthy passions.

City life poisons us.

It makes us...

greedy, hysterical, insatiable.

It's been proved.

My th... th... throat is dry.

D... d... do you

want a....

François?

Pierre mustn't find out.

You're totally crazy.

I know I... shouldn't have but...

I couldn't resist.

You could have told me though.

Are you upset?

You went too far.

D... do you forgive me?

- Not funny. - No, it isn't.

We... can't tell anyone. It's...

You okay? You're as white as an Alpine peak.

Your motorcycle... I thought...

I just got scared.

I have very good Yunnan tea.

It'll perk you up.

Climb on.

You're not a believer?

And yet you have something.

I saw it right away.

An aura.

A halo that perhaps only I can see

that floats around some people.

With you it's glowing.

No, I'm not a madman.

Just a poor priest, trying hard to believe in miracles.

I should believe in them too. If I'm alive...

if I'm here, it's a sort of miracle.

You know,

nothing here will be disclosed.

If you need to open up...

I'll head back.

Head back where?

I'm living with the twins.

And I sleep with them.

Why are you telling me?

I know it's not very proper,

but it happened.

I didn't know I had desires.

Now I want to live them.

Is that bad?

Christ said "Judge not and you shall not be judged".

He had a weak spot for women who sin.

Do you?

Do I what?

No weak spot for women who sin?

Of course.

But not for sin.

Hello.

Still need someone?

I can waitress. I worked in a hotel.

- Nothing better to do? - I need work.

I don't know you, where you're from, how bad you fucked up.

I didn't.

You'd be the only one.

Maud?

It's me, Claire.

7 days earlier

Try hypnosis. Those things are toxic.

I'll think about it.

You're 20 minutes late.

Sorry, I had a problem with my partner.

We need to talk.

We need to be sincere with each other.

Maybe because my husband has passed,

that we no longer hide...

Even though we still do.

Don't cut me off, please.

This is what I want to say.

It's less powerful.

I feel less pleasure.

I feel less...

joy... with you.

Let's take a break before spoiling everything.

Do you really think so?

What do you think?

Same as you.

For months, every time we meet I hope...

the magic will come back.

This happens to all couples.

For a while I thought we were protected, exceptional.

What we had together was amazing.

But you're right.

You're stronger than me, more lucid.

I was afraid to see the truth.

In fact I'm doing you a favor.

You feel released.

No... Yes... I... You're removing a weight.

I can't lose you.

I know we can reinvent...

another way to be together,

a way that's different...

but beautiful.

Excuse me.

No, I'm in a meeting. Tell me.

No, his contact info is in my car.

I'll email it to you later.

Excuse me.

I have to settle this.

We're still meeting on Sunday. That hasn't changed.

Yes, of course.

Hello, it's Claire. Leave a message.

Claire...

I wasn't able to speak to you.

For weeks I've tried telling you what I feel.

I'm watching you now,

so pure.

So pretty.

I love you.

And if you could...

You're more relaxed than the last time.

I'm not relaxed.

I'm devastated.

If you want to free yourself...

I can help.

I don't want to be freed.

I want things like before.

In that case, you have only one choice.

She must go away.

I can arrange to make her go away.

Far away.

That's not enough.

She has to go away...

for good.

For good.

You people are all talk, no action.

I can act. I know how.

Stay like that for 10 minutes.

Think it over.

Half now.

The other half next week, same time.

Is this the only way?

There is no other.

You know, after our little discussion,

I was very scared to lose you.

Really?

Really.

Isn't it strange that Claire isn't coming to work?

No news?

It's not like her.

Well, it's not the first time.

It's happened before?

Maybe she's sick.

I hope it's not my fault.

Why would it be?

Maybe I said something to her...

Something she took wrong.

Like what?

Nothing. Something stupid, I forget.

Let's drop it. She'll be back.

It's me, Claire.

- Bad news? - Wrong number.

You look odd.

Me?

Claire? This is Clement... my son.

Supposing he's mine.

A good son. Visits me every week.

With my motorcycle, it's easy.

It isn't next door. It's not easy.

No alcohol. It's for me. He doesn't drink.

An athlete?

He teaches karate, taekwondo...

And what's that Brazilian dance?

Capoeira.

Don't be shy.

He hates being talked about.

You should be proud.

- You're handsome. - Stop.

Isn't he?

Would you mind...

Dessert?

No, never. Coffee, please.

When you clear away the food, ask how it was.

Customers don't care, but the boss does.

- She's not too tough? - She's nice.

I'm boring you.

No, why?

Because I know I can be annoying.

No, just a little tense.

I dreamt about you last night.

A nice dream or not?

It was nice at first.

Painful at the end.

If you're not busy after your shift,

there's a club a few miles away.

So you can tell me about your dream?

See you then.

I don't want to.

Stop!

Come with me.

You touched me?

Sorry.

You want this?

Is this what you want?

You were pressed up against him.

- It was vile. - You're crazy.

You didn't even thank Clement.

He saved you.

I'd have managed on my own.

He did it to impress you.

Looks like it worked.

Why bring me here if it upsets you so much?

You're right.

I have my excuses too.

I'm adopted.

It had a lifelong effect.

I started speaking at 5.

Like Einstein.

I'm not Einstein.

No, but you're more handsome.

I should be overjoyed.

Why does it hurt so much?

Not much further.

You don't mind staying with them

in the middle of nowhere?

I don't mind.

Fine then. Forget I said it.

It's an unusual situation.

We're allowed to find it strange, aren't we?

Aren't we all a bit strange?

Do you know anyone who's normal?

I don't know.

Maybe not.

We're all different from what others think.

You, for example.

Don't take it badly, but I imagined you...

stronger.

Back there, I saw you in a different light.

Frail.

By "frail" you mean pathetic?

No.

It was attractive.

Say that again.

I found you attractive.

If I lose it...

it'll be a disaster.

Why a disaster?

This is the disaster.

Did I hurt you?

We're not alone.

You're crazy.

No, not at all.

You'll wake up the whole forest.

May I help you?

I'd... like a guidebook for the region.

Are you on a pilgrimage?

Yes, in a way.

Our Lady of La Salette, I guess.

It's worth seeing, if you haven't.

Unfortunately this is all I have on it.

I'm an atheist myself.

My friend, a priest, says this is a region of miracles.

Well, today...

I tend to believe him. Over the past few days...

I had two sublime visions.

Two?

Yes, two.

You... your beauty is that of a Madonna.

Italian Renaissance.

And a girl who passed through,

very pure, very mysterious.

Actually, there's another miracle.

She seems to like it here.

Is that so rare?

Never happens.

Sorry, it's all I have.

That's the sanctuary.

Can you recommend a place for me to stay?

They have rooms there.

Hello, Father.

Sorry to have kept you waiting.

What can I do for you?

I'm not exactly here for a retreat, even if...

I'm looking for peace.

Like all of us.

In fact, I'm here

to find my stepdaughter,

a young girl who's... very vulnerable.

She ran away a few days ago...

and I'm worried about her.

I can't sleep a wink.

Come, follow me.

Her father, my husband,

died not long ago.

She was very shaken.

I'm afraid I wasn't around enough for her.

I was... drowning in my own sorrow.

She held it against me.

I don't want to startle her by popping up.

She'll run away again.

I understand your qualms.

What's her name?

Claire.

I know her.

Maybe I can help.

If you need an intermediary to make peace with her,

I'm happy to help.

You're a godsend, Father.

Thanks for last night.

What happened?

Nothing. Nothing happened.

- Where are you going? - To pee. Can I pee?

Can I show you something?

It has nothing to do with music,

but he's an absolutely divine author

and a first-class illustrator.

His strokes are so...

vigorous?

These tiny characters.

Like little elves.

Or dwarves.

Another one.

It's a gift.

How kind.

Staying w... with us a bit?

No plans for tonight?

Give that to me.

A penny for your thoughts?

I think I'm happy with you guys.

I hope it will last.

I'm over his music.

You don't like Bach?

I'm not into classical.

L.. let him stop then.

Hear what I hear, Chernobyl?

I know.

- Morning, Claire. - Hey there.

- It's uphill. - A little.

When do you head home?

Sunday, probably.

Got a girlfriend there?

Why?

Sorry for being nosy.

No, no girlfriend.

I feel like I scare you.

I was wondering if it's me or in general.

No, it's just...

I'm not like my dad. I don't pounce on every woman.

He's been pretty cool with me.

He's a dirty old man.

You know him better.

Not necessarily.

Hurt yourself?

- I shared a secret last time. - The twins?

I needed to understand. It was too new.

How about now?

I slept with another man.

You're not the only person to do stuff like that here, really.

You can't imagine the confessions I hear.

Mountains get the blood flowing.

So that's it?

Exactly.

It's the mountains.

You intend to visit me after every encounter?

What do you want?

My blessing?

Do you at least know why you do it?

I need a reason?

I didn't know what desire was. Now I do.

Then good for you.

You don't need my encouragement to have fun.

Fun?

This isn't fun.

This is life.

Is it bad?

Does it make me the devil's pawn?

The devil's paths are more convoluted than yours.

He always proceeds masked.

You're transparent like pure water from glaciers.

Transparent and pure.

Why not?

You feel alive.

So live.

Live to the max.

As Saint Augustin said,

"Love,

and do as you please."

Someone here wants to make amends.

Do not shut your heart.

To advance serenely into the future, make peace with the past.

I'll show you to her room.

No need. She's here.

Surprised to see me?

Thank you very much, Father. You can leave us.

I was so scared something happened.

How did you find me?

We got disconnected.

The number that came up led me to the area.

And now that I'm here,

can you tell me what happened?

Of course I believe you.

I'm stunned.

So you ran away.

What happened to the woman?

No idea.

Without that accident, I wouldn't be here.

Only a sick mind can go to such extremes.

Who knows what darkness dwells in the human soul?

Anyway it's stopped tormenting me.

I barely think about it now.

You can't stay here forever.

Everyone wants you back.

And I need you.

I can't go back to the city.

Back to my former life. I'm happy here.

Really? In this rat-hole?

It's not a rat-hole.

I've made lots of friends.

Really? Well, that's primordial.

Don't worry.

There's no rush.

I may stay a bit longer.

If you don't mind, of course.

I still may change your mind.

Tell me what's up.

I have to go to work.

Can I drop you off?

SNOW WHITE

The car is swerving. We may have a flat.

Can you check the front left wheel?

No, it's fine.

Problem?

We thought we had a flat, but no.

You have such a pretty stepdaughter.

See you soon.

I'm in a rush. A wine-tasting in the village.

Let's go.

See you soon?

- Do you have a day off? - Sunday.

- You'll show me around. - I'd love to.

We can have a picnic.

Good idea.

Can I tell you something?

You're more alive.

Think so?

All these ordeals have made you prettier.

Is your son well?

Yes.

Actually, no.

I wanted to bring it up.

He's holed up in his room, acting weirder and weirder.

How so?

Everything I say annoys him.

Especially concerning you.

Me?

He says he's ashamed of my attitude towards you.

What's my attitude?

- Did I ever lack self-discipline? - No, never.

I told him but he won't listen.

He's stubborn, aggressive.

Can you talk to him?

But to tell him what?

To stop judging me.

It's very hurtful.

I'll go after my shift.

Thanks, Claire.

Why are you here?

Are you doing well?

Very well.

I was abrupt this morning.

Yes, you were.

You too.

Both of us were abrupt.

Want to make up?

I like you a lot, you know.

You're really charming.

You just need to relax a bit.

All's well.

- Just fine. - Thanks a lot.

So no reason to worry.

Did you have time to look at the book I gave you?

Quickly, yes.

Like it?

It's unusual.

But inspiring.

Yes, inspiring.

Don't the girls in it look like you?

How so?

Their cruelty.

I know you can be cruel. Don't laugh.

No. Really not.

I'm sure you have a cruel side just waiting to bloom.

Show self-discipline.

What?

Show some discipline.

Yes, I need to be disciplined. Properly disciplined.

Discipline me.

I deserve it.

- Hit me. - Please.

Stomp on me hard, like a Kalmyk.

- A what? - A Mongol warrior.

I need discipline.

Hit me harder.

Take a whip. Go on, hit me!

I deserve it!

Hit me, stomp on me!

Go on, go on!

This means the world to me!

- Just three lashes. - Yes, three!

Hit me, dammit!

There, all over.

Here it is!

My Sokorov was here!

- Where you going? - The twins'.

Put your bike in the trunk.

Don't worry.

Please.

All right.

For you.

A gift.

I don't want one.

Why not?

- Everyone has one. - Not me.

Did we spend a wonderful night or am I totally clueless?

Wonderful, yes.

So why don't you want me to be able to call you?

I don't see the connection.

Really?

Rather, I see it too well.

You'll start by calling,

then you'll want to know...

I just want to know if you can foresee...

Sam, I foresee nothing.

I spent my life foreseeing. It was suffocating.

Now I can breathe.

Great, breathe. I'm thrilled for you.

I'm in pain.

Because I'm not yours?

No.

Yes.

I'm with you.

It's not enough?

It's easy for you.

No, it's not easy.

It's not easy belonging to no one.

But that's what I want.

How's your dog?

Thanks for asking.

He's good.

So later today in my room?

20 minutes, no more.

Vincent's playing a Bach suite for me.

In his room? 20 minutes?

- Sam... - What?

It's Bach's Cello Suite, No. 1.

Okay, okay...

Great.

So... see you later.

You're not bullshitting me with your Bach suite?

Stop laughing. Be honest.

Honestly, you're a pain with your paranoia.

You okay?

Fuck!

Are you in pain?

It's amazing.

- Amazing? - Yes, amazing.

This is real pain.

It is swelling up?

No, not yet.

You need an icepack.

Or a bag of frozen peas.

I have to put my instrument in its case.

Your what?

My cello.

I need to put it away.

It's cosmic.

Everything is fine.

She is alive.

It's cold!

Your skin is still so soft.

Like satin.

You have a beautiful butt.

Heard it before?

Not that I remember.

At your age I was skinny as a rail.

I had short hair.

I was mistaken for a boy. Not your case.

Someone is spying on us, I think.

Are you sure?

What is it?

Nothing at all.

Who's there?

It's Clement.

Were you spying?

No, I wasn't spying.

What were you doing?

I'm fishing... Trout.

Where's your rod?

I'm scouting.

So come share our picnic.

Come!

You don't mind?

Hungry?

Actually, I do mind.

I can't eat with a man who was spying.

He's not a man, and he wasn't spying.

You believe him?

It doesn't matter. I'll go.

No, wait.

He's a friend. We can share with him.

That's sweet, Claire, but I don't want to bother.

I'm sorry.

I've never seen her so radiant,

so happy.

Really?

Unrecognizable.

How so?

She's having a torrid romance with a boy.

They screw in the wild.

And not just him.

She lives with 3 men in a farm. Get my drift?

You're sure of this?

It's so not her.

Girls today are into extreme sensations.

They're heartless.

We aren't cut from the same cloth. Right, honey?

Nothing to say?

I just have a hard time believing it.

She can't have changed so much.

It's true.

We can't know the truth of those we're closest to

until it blows up in our face.

So you've stopped speaking?

You've reconciled me,

reconciled me with silence.

No longer speaking.

Feeling, just...

feeling.

Excuse me, can I take her? A few seconds... thanks.

I'm saving his life. He was on the verge of apoplexy.

The nerve of you!

So go back into his arms.

Go back into his arms!

They all dance around you. I want to kill them.

To kill them!

But it doesn't matter. I...

Come dance.

I'm in the midst of being reborn.

I don't want to risk losing everything for a dance.

For once in your life, take a risk!

It'll do you good!

You kept it hidden that you're her stepmom.

Remain silent.

I like your silence.

Because it's mysterious.

I sense a ferocious, ruthless woman.

Am I wrong?

Two glasses of red wine, please.

Excuse me, ma'am.

- You again! - Sorry.

Did you do it on purpose?

She doesn't like me and it's mutual.

She smiles at you with icy eyes. I don't trust her.

I don't drink.

Just a little.

Another one!

We didn't even dance together.

All these men...

It's very strong.

Who cares? It's a party.

More.

Are you okay?

What's wrong?

My head's spinning.

My head's spinning.

I'll take her home.

Come.

You're okay... Let us go, it'll be fine...

Feeling better?

I'm nauseous.

Slow down. I don't feel well.

You were a princess.

You've become the queen.

The queen of hearts.

It must be thrilling.

I had one love and you took him.

You stole him.

Subtitles: Andrew Litvack

Subtitling: ECLAIR