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SUNSET OF A CLOWN

Tomorrow you will see your wife again.

Are you ready?

It has been 3 years…

You know what happened here with the clown and his wife?

Back then they were at Weger's…

Here, you said?

Yes. I was there. It was rather painful.

Tell the sotry.

This poor Frost…

This occurred seven years ago.

The garrison was practicing with the canon.

The officers were too hot.

They drank schnapps on the lawn.

They were planning to go on strike.

It was very harsh out there!

Then, they saw Alma passing by.

She still had the look of a queen…

although already having faded a little.

The chief greets you…

To what do I owe your chief this honour?

Your wife…

My wife… what is it?

She's bathing naked with the soldiers!

Be a man!

She must be killed!

We will help you spank her buttocks!

Arm the canons!

She was yelling that we killed her husband.

But we explained to her who was truly at fault.

We had to bring her into the tent.

It is amusing, a woman…

We're no longer being paid, and there's nothing to eat.

There remain only half of the costumes.

There are some who have nothing left to wear.

We understand your problems.

The rain, you can do nothing about it.

That's true!

The kids all have worms.

My caravan is full of fleas.

You can be the director of a menagerie!

There's the bear… a delicacy that can be eaten.

What if we killed it before it dies on its own?

We should kill you rather!

Or me… that would be best.

So then, Albert! What do you think?

One thinks one's doing a good job…

Afterwards, one feels ridiculous.

- In America… - Ah! It's not like in Scandinavia!

Over there, we would travel the city with a procession!

Music and elephants at the head,

all smiling…

Through the cheers of the crowd,

a strong voice cries out the program.

What if we take our caravan and our most beautiful costumes?

The ones we kept?

Then, we can make some posters.

The Ekberg mother will play, and Anton will be the crier.

That's not a bad idea!

I'll wear my green outfit!

The dwarf? Forget it!

I will be at the head to announce to you.

Another idea! The actors from the Sjuberg theatre are touring here.

I will ask them for some costumes

and this evening we'll have a Great Gala!

This evening, we will dine with schnapps,

steak, chateaubriant…

and caviar!

On the flowery hill, Hjalmar sings

of the war of long ago…

Quickly, put on your yellow dress!

Flatten your hair and put on your make-up!

We're going out.

- To the prefect? - Not, to see Sjuberg.

From the theatre? Are you insane?

Turn this way!

Your ears are dirty.

You will never leave me?

What are you trying to say?

If the circus is done for…

In any case we'll be warned.

You promise not to leave me?

Don't worry.

You will see your wife.

And my kids… it's been 3 years…

I'm afraid that you won't come back.

Calm yourself, my dear.

Can I shave?

We will succeed one day.

You think so?

Directors of a rich circus, that still exists!

With a house, diamonds,

cars…

Only one problem…

they are in America.

Look at them! Costumes!

Umbrellas!

What is it?

Nothing… why?

You appear anxious.

Me? Not at all!

Let me speak to him.

You put on your most charming smile.

Pretty girls, that's what interests him.

Breathe deeply, so he can see your breasts.

If he wants to see your legs, do not refuse.

I'll be watching over you.

If need be, I'll smash his face.

An innocent heart makes up the richness of a woman

and will make him overcome all temptation.

Your words, father,

carry their fruits in my heart.

Madam your mother… for Monsieur your father…

Monsieur my husband!

- Who are you looking for? - The director.

He is rehearsing.

We will wait.

But he is very busy.

Who dares speak during the rehearsal?

There are a gentleman and a lady…

Who can go to the devil!

I've changed my mind. They can come here!

Stay here! He wants to speak with you.

We can come back another day.

Good day, Mr. Sjuberg.

What beautiful weather!

I am Albert Johansson,

owner of the Alberti circus.

This is Anne, my wife.

Bow!

What can I do for you?

We… It's just that…

A chair for Madam!

May I?

I'm listening, Mr. Alberti.

Misfortune has willed that half…

of our costumes…

have been destroyed.

I thought that you would be able to help us

by lending us some capes and hats…

between colleagues…

And if we catch your vermin!

Your lice, your venereal diseases…

What have I said before? I ignore the circus.

It's a serious risk!

I guarantee you…

How much will you pay me?

Eh well… I thought…

- How much do you want? - Too much, I'm sure.

You insult me.

Yes.

Because you are tramps, like us,

and because you put up with my insults.

Your caravans are not worth our dingy hotels.

Your art is not Art.

The most worthless one here can scorn the best among you.

You risk only your lives.

We risk our pride.

I find your getup ridiculous,

and Madam would undoubtedly be better without hers.

You wouldn't dare to laugh at our false elegance,

our make-up, our practiced accents.

Why not insult you?

I don't understand you.

And you do it very well.

And the costumes?

You will have them.

But… at what price?

Invite us this evening!

- What an honour! - Indeed.

M. Blom will show you the attic.

Let's replay the scene!

Have courage, my child! An innocent heart…

You made me insane!

I am out of my head!

Will you marry me?

That old ass cannot have you any longer!

You share his bed?

You whisper sweet words into his ear?

Come! Do not make me suffer any longer!

I love you!

I want you! Right now!

I could rape you right here,

in front of your useless circus director.

Let me go!

No, I will not let you go!

I will do what I want.

Not that!

You will not speak that way about my husband!

When I'm alone with you, I will beat you down.

I will tear apart your weak resistance

like a dirty piece of paper!

From where does this tirade come?

Don't play the bull. I am not your cow.

Down there, you have people crawling to you just to make things easier for you.

Which is your price?

I have some savings.

I guess I should have started with that.

You are so beautiful. You have the air of a young girl.

Do you want my opinion?

You have never fulfilled any woman!

Be careful what you say!

When you turn red, you're less attractive.

If you touch me, I'll bite.

I'll tear your mouth off your face.

If I am not beautiful, you, you are beautiful!

Forget all that I said!

Forgive me! You must love me…

I beg you!

On your knees!

Your face to the ground!

More! Further down!

I will kiss you once.

Only once.

Go away! You have done me too much harm!

These costumes are formidable!

This evening, the Alberti circus will give one of their Galas!

Mr. Blom is a friend! He offered us schnapps!

You want some?

Listen, good people, and see!

At the price of enormous sacrifices of all kinds,

the Alberti circus has come to you!

This evening, a Great Gala of the Family of paired opposites!

Beauty, but also shivers!

Without forgetting the laughter!

A splendid setting,

dazzling costumes!

Artists of world fame!

Stop this racket!

Don't you know this is illegal?

Just a little advertising…

Did you obtain authorization?

But I thought…

The gentleman is a believer!

Everyone down! Back to the ground!

Then we'll deal with you.

You'll see, you rotten monkey!

You want me to teach you to respect the law?

Come! Everyone down!

Pigs! Pigs! Death to the pigs!

Unharness the horses!

They will spend the night with us.

That will teach you how to speak.

Get going!

Heap of clowns!

You did this?

I have nothing to say!

And anyway I don't care!

You were drinking?

- You will come back early? - That's my business.

So you'll spend the night there!

For 3 years, I haven't seen my kids!

It's suddenly so urgent!

You don't understand.

I know that she's waiting for you…

that she awaits your return.

You will be committed to her shop.

Shut up!

Don't try to contradict me.

You're thinking of your retirement.

You're getting old, and you are afraid.

I'm leaving for the Gala.

Stay!

Don't go there!

I beg you!

- You're crying? - Not at all.

- You're jealous? - Does that surprise you?

And if you left for good?

You're sick of the circus and of me.

What would I do without you?

But I love you!

If that's true, you will not go to her.

I love you, nonetheless.

- You lie! - Fine, fine, I've had enough!

You will not find me here when you return!

Where could you go?

Away… you'll see.

Too bad for you.

What can I do for you?

You don't remember me?

No.

I see…

Would you like to come in?

- Is Your mother here? - Yes.

- Can I see her? - She's having lunch.

Can I wait for her?

It's a lovely day.

You are my father?

Yes.

You are well?

And your brother?

He lost a tooth.

And you, you help your mother.

Very good.

How old are you?

9.

Shall I hire you soon with the circus?

No.

Here's mother.

Hello, Agda.

I came to see you while passing by.

Are you hungry?

Do I look it?

You misunderstood me.

Good, I accept!

Watch the shop.

I have only crepes. Is that alright?

Very good.

Is it going well, the shop?

M. Forsell left me his.

So now I have the two tobacconists in town.

You kept the other?

Naturally!

Take off your jacket.

I'm fine this way.

It's missing a button.

Where are your shirts? You don't have any newer?

That's my business.

Buy some!

I can't buy anything.

- Don't shout! - You irritate me!

Then go!

I can lend you some money.

That's shameful!

I'm just being polite!

Don't interfere in my affairs!

I don't want any of your generosity.

You are too sensitive! It's a very simple thing.

Why refuse?

You feel strong! You're getting revenge!

On what?

Don't play the fool!

Because you left me?

But I am grateful to you!

What?

Since then, I've had peace.

With you gone, my life became my own.

No more circus…

That disgusting circus that filled me with fear!

The screams, the swearing, always on the move,

vermin, diseases!

Here, I am happy… and grateful.

Let's move to the salon.

You are a splendid woman.

Thank you.

- We were good together. - How so?

The two of us, before you had the shop.

I pitied the kids.

You wanted to raise them.

No, seriously, it was hard.

- You missed me. - I loved you.

Could that have passed?

Is there any use in speaking about all this?

No. Maybe not.

My love did nothing but grow.

But shortly after you left, it was already dead.

Odd.

I did not leave you.

You stayed here, while I was on the road.

Let's not speak about it any more.

You see everything so clearly!

Everything is muddled for me.

You're having difficulties…financially?

What a question!

To your health.

To yours as well, and thank you.

Nothing changes, here.

In summer as in winter, all is calm.

It is a quiet street.

The years go by, and nothing moves.

It's matures.

No, it's a void.

I am but a fool

in this world of illusions.

The perfidy of a woman, her weakness,

her indifference too, change my existence

from day to day, hour to hour.

Am I the Count Badrincourt de Chamball?

Or am I the most miserable of men?

Leave, o dagger, from your sheath.

Seek the place where your thirst will be quenched!

You are my mistress

whom I clasp to my heart.

The night will witness our union in this garden

where in the past, my cruel goddess

granted ime her favours.

Good-bye, o world!

Good-bye, my sovereign!

Take your tears and sprinkle my grave.

I die.

Raise the curtain!

Everyone on the stage!

The rehearsal is finished.

A truly sad spectacle.

Mr. Blom is an idiot.

Thank you, he knows it.

I want to leave the circus.

You laugh at me?

I smile at you because you are beautiful.

You don't have to marry me, you know.

You smell like a stable, bad perfume and sweat…

I will lick you like a dog!

I will teach you how to put on makeup.

Your mouth…

- I smell of sweat? - I said that as a laugh.

My perfume is not expensive.

I'll give some to you. Wait…

Your hands are beautiful.

That must have been expensive!

It's yours.

It will go well with the stable.

Everything here feels the same.

Will you put makeup on me?

Useless!

- A gift? - Gently!

Another woman!

On his return: No more Anne!

No more rider for his locusts!

No more lady sawn in two by a drunk magician!

Gone, disappeared!

And if I were to leave you?

Then, I will kill you.

If I don't kill you first!

Oh, I am strong. Touch!

Horrifying!

They can crack nuts!

You frighten me!

I gallop on the giant Hungarian, without saddle,

by tightening my grip on its thighs.

You know how to do that?

I don't think so.

You're not strong.

You are well built, but a little fat.

What an affront!

I bet that I'm stronger!

You eat too much.

Let me go! I don't want to!

Should I release you now?

I don't have the strength! I give up.

Give me the key!

How does one learn how to dance with the bears?

Do we need red hot irons?

Give me the key!

You hate me?

The key! The key!

Yes, you hate me… and I still like you regardless.

The key!

You will have it... after.

The key!

We haven't finished playing.

This amulet is a precious thing.

I received it from a grateful lady.

If you are nice, you can have it.

By selling it, you will be able to live a whole year.

You will be able to leave the circus.

It will bring you happiness.

You will be able sell it to the jeweller across the street.

How much will I get?

Enough to live one year. They are real pearls.

You swear you'll give me the key?

I swear.

No one will know?

I will say nothing.

There, that's all I can do.

You are nice.

Hello.

What do you want?

Someone is playing a barrel organ in the street.

His monkey does flips for 5 pennies.

5 pennies, that's a lot money.

Please, mother!

I will give them to you.

Don't you say thank you?

Go line up!

Tired?

This meal… and the cognac…

Say, Agda…

I don't know how to say this…

It's hard to express…

Then, don't say anything!

Don't be upset…

I can't promise anything!

Fine, I promise.

I want to stay with you!

I am too old for the circus.

I want a part of this calm,

to see my kids grow.

I will help you in the shops.

I know how to be pleasant when it is needed.

You won't regret it.

I won't leave you again!

Don't play the beggar!

I am one!

It's not because of your money!

I will sell the tent, the costumes

and the horses which are mine.

The money will go to your business.

You speak too much.

You, you do not say anything.

What can I say to you?

To stay.

No, you will not stay here.

- There is someone else? - What difference does it make?

I will not always live alone.

But nobody will take my life

nor my peace.

Nobody, you hear me?

- Where were you? - Why?

Does the question bother you?

Your voice is funny.

I went out for a walk.

- Alone? - What is it now?

Nothing.

And you?

You know very well.

Spare me the details.

Let's talk about you.

- You have nothing to hide? - Less than you!

What are you trying to say?

Are the windows covered?

What about the jeweller's?

You spied on me?

Not, but I saw you leaving the theatre

and going across the street.

So?

Why did you go to the theatre?

To see the rehearsal! Is that a crime?

Who was there?

I don't know them.

- Was Frans there? - He may well have been.

- You spoke to him? - No.

- You're sure? - Not a word!

Why did you leave all dishevelled?

I fell in the staircase.

Are you finished now?

Are you trying to make a fool out of me?

You're insane! You don't have the right!

- You're afraid? - To be beaten, yes.

You have only to tell the truth.

Frans told me two words.

In his loge?

- He had you? - No! I swear!

The truth!

Or I'll smack your face!

You're forcing me to invent things!

I want the truth that I can see in your eyes!

He gave me a jewel supposedly precious.

I threw it in his face.

- Show it! - It was worthless.

- And for that, he had you! - No.

You're a bad liar.

Don't shout. Nobody will help you.

I'm not lying!

I could kill you, but that's worthless to me.

If you want to lie, lie!

I slept with Frans!

He forced me.

He locked up me up.

I was afraid to arrive late.

He promised me the key if I yielded.

I was too afraid to say no to him.

Say something!

You still lie!

I heard you speaking this morning.

You want my opinion?

You went to see him

because you are tired…

as I am too.

Stop!

We're trapped quite nicely here!

This evening will be sensational!

Fanfare of horns for the horny!

Trumpeteers for the farts!

To your health, brother!

After much reflection,

I do not have hatred for anybody.

Not even for the cop this morning.

Not even for Anne, who made a fool of me.

You, you hate me.

You hate everyone, and above all yourself.

Me, I love people.

I cherish them. They don't frighten me.

I will no longer be the idiot with this cankered circus.

I will be an honorable bourgeois

with a bank account

and an honest wife.

Dear Anne, you will never be an honest wife.

And I will never marry you

because you made a fool of me…

O Poverty!

A little love, that's what we need!

Poor Anne, poor Agda…

poor little boys!

And you, poor devil, and your poor wife!

It's a pity that people are obliged to live.

It is a shame!

It is a shame to be Albert.

It is really a shame.

But I will finally do something

that is worthy of a man.

To die by your own hand?

Did I say that?

I got it from Timba, the trainer.

You should kill the bear.

He doesn't have much longer.

That's a very good idea.

Do not forget to kill my wife too.

That would be pure charity.

One must kill all those who suffer.

Five or six, at least.

You, for example.

I have my poor father to care for!

I frightened you?

No… If…

You are afraid of death?

Yes.

I am not afraid.

Kill yourself, then!

It's hot in here! Let's go outside!

Open the door!

Look at this life that surrounds us!

I like it, this life!

Why did I want to get at the truth?

It's nothing to be cuckold if you don't know it!

You're a new Othello!

I will strangle her,

I will ask her for forgiveness.

I will ask her to tell me everything.

After all she did. I must be insane!

Do you understand me?

No, and I don't care!

Anne! So weak! So Woman! My child!

How she made a fool of me, the bitch!

I will do the same!

You finished spewing all that muck?

You're like a glacier.

Are we done? Let's go!

Prepare the show!

We start in an hour!

You, little runt, I drive you out…

if I don't kill you first!

Go play the comedian, go!

Only, try to be decent! It's good town!

I think I'm going to leave this.

Happy anniversary!

This number lasted this long!

Here, to close this evening,

a hot-blooded Spaniard on a Andalusian thoroughbred.

An unforgettable sight!

Always fresh and in the mood?

Shall we get back on the saddle?

The situation is obvious!

Reciprocal insults have been cast!

We will be witnesses and judges.

The director will lay down his whip.

Snuffboxes and knives are prohibited!

Go ahead!

Kill him, Albert!

I will!

Where is he?

I will!

The show is finished.

Thank you for coming.

Open up!

Let me inside!

Are you dead?

No!

You don't want to open up?

Go to the devil, all of you!

No, Albert!

Shall we go down?

It's waiting for you.

I know a good recipe!

Divide it amongst yourselves.

Chain up the Prince before we go.

- Then, are we leaving? - Evidently!

This afternoon, I had a dream.

I saw Alma, who said to me:

"My poor one, you have a sad and tired air."

"Don't you want to rest a little?"

I said yes.

"You will be small like a foetus," she said.

"You will sleep a long time in my womb."

I lay down in her belly

and there, I slept as in a cradle.

I became increasingly smaller…

small like a seed, and then I disappeared.

Hurry up! Come to bed!

She can't fall asleep without me.

Good night.