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Silent Wedding

My stomach is in great shape.

Every morning I have a release at 8 AM.

That's early... What time do you wake up then?

At 9.

Hi there, Paramedia?

Mr Gogonea?

Yeah.

Do you know the way?

Not really.

Let's go, I'll show you.

I don't understand...

What's this Paramedia?

We make films about paranormal stuff,

then sell them to the highest bidder.

Mr Cretu, also called Donald, is the driver,

he's Runcu, photographer and smooth operator

and Mafalda, the sound operator, editor and Psychic.

Gogonea.

Tell me Mayor,

have strange things been going on for a long time?

First, there was that girl, when I was just a boy

and I was called Gogonica.

Come on, forget that girl.

Tell us what's happening now.

Like the elections in '45...?

Everyone voted Liberal, and the communists won.

Forget that too!

We want today's paranormal stuff.

What's normal these days?

Is this the new road?

Turn the fucking music down!

Is this the new road?

Built with European money. Not enough to go round.

Mafalda, don't you feel anything strange around here?

Yes, a strange need to piss.

My kidneys are in a total mess.

Any nature-friendly loos around here?

Sure, everywhere!

Nothing more friendly than this!

And zero investment.

We're fighting the effects of the drought,

and as for irrigation...

Will the film be broadcast by the end of the month?

There'll be the local elections...

I'm not sure. It depends on what we uncover here.

Slow down.

Get a photo of that old woman.

Who is she ? What used to be here?

A village. The communists destroyed it to build a factory.

Now that's being destroyed by the capitalists

to rebuild a village.

A holiday village!

What have we got here, mate?

Fresh meat.

Canned and past its sell-by date. It's Marinela.

Hi there Marinela!

Boys, how do you prefer it?

Altogether or one at a time?

Marinela, don't make a fool of yourself.

They're from the Television.

Oh really? So sorry. I'm wearing cotton panties.

Let's have a look.

Come on handsome, are you brave enough?

Well no, I'm not.

Too bad! I would've taught you things

that few girls know nowadays!

Marinela !

Cretu ! I used to work at the Post Office.

That's enough!

I charged per word at work

and by inch at home.

I used to be the slut of the village!

Right, Gogonica?

Right!

Enough talking!

I like a quick chat and a long, long fuck!

Come on, boys!

Who wants to be first?

Get your hands off me, kiddo!

You should talk to the committee about me teaching!

What do you want to teach?

Religion!

Stop the car!

Mayor, tell me what happened here.

Iancu, your father's calling you!

I won't!

Shut your fucking mouth! Shut up!

If it's not him, it's another.

If he's not bad, he's good enough!

I will not!

So, the slut's come home!

Leave her alone!

Shut up or I'll give you a good hiding!

You've always taken her side,

now Iancu Vrabie is fucking her!

Are you mad?

Don't talk back to me! Where have you been?

To get lamp oil.

Where is it then?

They had run out.

Out of oil? Rubbish!

Let me tell you where you were,

Getting laid by lancu!

Not even wearing underwear.

Dirty old man!

Shut up!

Don't touch me or I'll set you on fire!

Well, I'm off to the store

to check they're out of oil.

If not, I'll make you drink some!

Sure! You're going to the bar!

Shut up, woman!

No, I won't!

Come to Daddy, my baby.

I made you when I was drunk,

but you're gonna get all my fortune.

The communists will get it.

Do you hear how she speaks to me?

I could strangle her!

Go on Dad, go get drunk,

and cheers to you and yours.

My little girl,

Daddy's beautiful clever little girl!

Lucky guy, that lancu Vrabie to get you.

You slut!

Leave her alone.

Don't bother cooking tonight Fira,

you'll be drinking lamp oil.

Both of you!

And put that one to work,

not even fuckable!

God damn you, old fool! Shame on you.

Good morning, father-in-law. How's everything?

Fine, fine.

Go to hell.

It's better in heaven....

-Good morning, Gogonea. -Hello lancu.

Gogonica, come on Sonny.

Hey, there's a screw loose.

Really, where?

You're the one with a screw loose.

Assholes!

Squadron, halt!

Comrades, what do we want?

We want peace not war!

Peace be with you.

Hi Dumb Man, how are you?

Hey, Uncle Vrabie!

What's up?

What have you two been up to?

We were checking the corn in Aschie's field.

Did Mara Aschie happen to be there?

She was indeed.

Why aren't you straight with her?

If you're already involved with her, marry her!

These are no times to get married.

Sile, what do you think?

I wouldn't get married either.

But then, who would have me?

Where are you going?

To town, to sell what's left of the quota.

Is Mom home?

She is,

she's praying to the icons.

But they don't listen.

Come on, gee up!

Hi Mom.

Go to the store.

I've just been there.

We're out of lamp oil.

Isn't Dad in town buying it?

If we relied on that mean bastard,

we'd die in the dark.

God forgive me.

Sile!

Miss Marinela, it's easy.

You attach a dynamo to the wheel,

the dynamo has two wires,

attach a light bulb and we'll have light in the village.

Ulcior, four more all round!

Comrade Coriolan,

the light comes from the East.

When they want us to electrify, we'll electrify.

You'll electrify your dick!

That's about it!

That's about it!

If only you'd electrify it!

Coriolan.

You don't impress me with your war medals and college degree.

Give that to me.

Ulcior,

another plum brandy and a lemonade.

The time has come for those without education.

We've served you for too long.

Look Gogonea, you and your father

weren't even good at being servants.

Good for nothings!

Do you think gambling away your land

makes you an intellectual?

I didn't go to school, and look what l've become!

Well, l did go to school and look what you've become!

Shut the fuck up. You don't know what you're talking about.

I've been too good to you.

What are you doing, you monkey? Scram!

Whoever wants to join the Party can find me at the Town Hall.

Right away! We're all coming!

What's he saying?

He'd like to join the party. But he'd rather join your mother!

Well, I'll show you lot!

Gogonica, come over here to your uncle, rascal.

Auntie's not for you.

Did you like the brandy?

Shout ''Daddy is the Russians' slave'',

and I'll give you some more.

Daddy is the Russians' slave!

Louder!

Daddy is the Russians' slave!

That's my boy, get under the table.

Where's the bar?

Over there.

Is the President in there?

l'm the President.

Voicu Gogonea ?

Yes?

I'm Sandu Prastie

the Regional Cultural instructor.

I'm with the cinema caravan.

On Saturday evening, you are scheduled to watch a movie.

Stop the engine, l can't hear you.

Come again?

Stop the engine, l can't hear you.

No, it won't start again.

First there'll be a news bulletin

and then we'll show a masterpiece.

Are there a lot of words?

Yes, but there's music too.

There's a problem.

There's no electricity in the village.

Not my problem.

Watch your step or l'll report you

for obstructing the People's enlightenment.

Watch yourself Gorgonea, I've done it before.

Wait... lancu,

the night has already claimed your mind and soul.

You will go wandering, lancu,

but without your body.

Say what you have to say and get out of here.

What's the matter with you? Are you on her side?

No, not at all, but it's not nice to talk like that.

Don't you see she lies in wait for you?

You stupid man!

The angel of the night

will steal away your knees and belly, Mara!

I don't give a damn about your curses!

Farewell, lancu!

Attention!

To hell with your attention!

How many have you managed to sign up to the Party? None!

Careful or I'm sending you back to the factory!

People are not easy to persuade.

Persuade? To Hell with persuasion.

Threaten, scare them, or I'll skin you alive!

We tried a democratic approach.

Democratic? Watch it, I'm changing the strategy.

If you haven't brought anyone by Tuesday,

you're back at the factory.

Do you believe in it, at least?

Yes, we do.

Do you really?

Yes.

In what?

In God?

Get out!

Get out, you damn bastards!

What's up Vrabie?

Did you miss us?

Ulcior? Give me a brandy!

I thought you had died.

Go fuck yourself with your stupid jokes.

Why, what's wrong? Are you upset?

No, I'm happy.

I'm celebrating the six month anniversary of having my land

taken by the communists.

I should have drunk it away when l could.

Drinks all round on me.

God bless you, Vrabie !

And may we drink more

when they've taken away what's left!

At least, I had something to be taken away from me.

Oh, I mustn't forget, have you got any lamp oil?

You can't drink it!

No, not right now.

Grigore wanted some, too.

When they bring it I'll save some for you.

Rotten kid! Like father, like son!

Always playing the field!

Why is your son playing around with my Mara?

What he did to Smaranda wasn't enough?

Dumb Man, tell him what he did to your daughter.

So what...? Did l spread their legs?

Hey, moron, watch your mouth!

What?

You're drunk. Calm down.

Why don't you keep your ox in the cow shed?

Why do you leave your cow in the fields?

Good Morning!

Hey Dad, did you get lost?

Uncle Ulcior, have you got any lamp gas oil?

Lamp oil? What's it with all of you? No!

Iancu, come over here.

Have you been drinking since this morning?

What's it to you when I drink?

Fucking my daughter means we're friends?

Why don't you marry her, you bastard?

Well, I do take her don't l?

Tell him, don't I?

He does.

Listen to me, you punk,

don't you take me for a fool or I'll kill you.

Who the hell do you think you are?

You marry heror you leave her alone.

Or I'll kill her with my own hands.

I gave her life, I'll take it away.

And have another one.

Like you did before.

Why don't you mind your own business, you bastard?

Hold on!

Hold on! l'll marry her!

What did you say?

I'll marry Mara.

Do you mean that?

Yes, I do.

My in-law!

-My son! -Father !

Drunkard!

Midget!

Ok, enough, sit back down everyone.

Ulcior, bring on the fuel!

She'd better be a virgin or you take her back.

Go to hell Short-Arse!

We'll have the wedding on Sunday.

The Circus will be here on Sunday.

Next Sunday, then!

No, next Sunday is Lent.

Thursday?

Done! We'll do it next Thursday.

Very good!

Wait! We should check

it's okay for Father Razor on Thursday.

Him?

If I gave him a lamb he'd marry me to the midget!

You're not my kind of guy.

Get lost, you idiot.

Go and tell Mara.

Right.

Come on, dad.

No I'm staying with my new in-law!

Maybe they'll bring lamp oil.

Marinela, shall I pay you a visit tonight?

You freak,

do you have a tomcat for my pussy?

Try me. You could slot me in between those two lovers of yours.

What two lovers?

The soldiers and the civilians.

You ugly freak!

Ulcior, Why do you allow animals in here?

You hurt my lip, you fool.

Gogonica.

Thursday...

Thursday...

Thursday...

Wedding...

Thursday...wedding...

Our wedding, silly!

Squadron, Halt!

Where are the Americans?

They fled like rats.

That's it!

Squadron, Stand At Ease, Sit!

Hey, what are you doing there? Yobs!

Squadron, Stand!

Straighten up!

Today, we are going to execute a Cultural Activity.

What are we executing?

Culture!

Right. Sit down.

This is another example of how the Communist Party thinks for us.

Starting tomorrow,

I'll be waiting for you at the Town Hall to join the Party.

It must be tough to be stupid!

No daout.

Hey, Carnule! l know it's you!

You've got a nasty laugh.

Go to Hell!

Comrade Sandu, start the movie.

Glory to Comrade Stalin!

Glory! Glory!

''Dear sister-in-law Anastasia''

''I hope my letter finds you happy.''

''I want you to know l'm well.''

''We, the recruits, are getting ready''

''and I don't know if we shall meet again in this life.''

''With God's will I might be safe,''

''Wait for me.''

''I embrace you a thousand times.''

''I, the brave soldier''

''What if he doesn't come back?''

''They say it's hard!''

''I haven't seen him for so long.''

''What should I do?''

''Go to the city and visit him.''

The Circus is here.

People! Roll Up! Roll Up!

The Seven Wonders of the World for only two pennies.

The Boa snake measures two meters from head to tail,

and three from tail to head!

People, people come closer!

The Bearded Lady! Draw up! Draw up!

Sile, do you wanna see me fly?

Buy me some fruit cake and I'll fly away.

You buy it for me and I'll fly!

Look at Sile!

He's found his other half.

Would you like to try the maze?

How much is it?

One penny, but for you it's free.

Come!

Come!

The grown-ups have reasons to be sad.

It's better for us, children forever.

Then why do kids want to grow up?

They're fools.

The Russians.

We pray to God Almighty

Who overcame both Death and the devil,

And has given life to the world,

Lord,

May her soul rest in peace, in a green and peaceful glade

Where is no sorrow, no pain...

May she rest in peace.

May she rest in peace.

You've still got the older one.

Susana, bring some more red wine.

It was very good.

And how about you?

Are you ready?

Only one day left.

My father is going to kill a calf and two pigs.

I hope there'll be enough booze.

If Father Razor stays on...

What's the matter?

Nothing.

Tell me!

Nothing!

You still don't want to tell me about this mark?

It's just a mark.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Professor, be careful with your wings!

You'll damage the decor!

Angels are advised to leave their wings at the entrance.

So, Professor, how would I look dressed as a bride?

You look better naked!

Silence, silence !

Dear assembled, may I invite you

to go through to the wedding party in the yard.

The wedding is starting!

Gypsy man, you son of a bitch, make the pig sing!

My in-law, godfather, come on!

What's going on Gogonea?

Good day, Comrades.

Fuck off! What's going on?

This is comrade Pastaie Dumitru, from the city.

The gentleman is Captain Vladimir Boz...

Biz...

Bezimienyi.

Right.

Political Officer of the Fourth Division.

Representative of the Great General Staff.

Gogonea,

If you came to show us how stupid you are...

we knew already!

lf you want to drink with us,

since you're also a drunkard,

bring your friends and join us.

Perhaps you are unaware, but our Father,

Iosif Vissarionovich Stalin,

passed away last night.

God bless him!

The Great Council has declared seven days of lnternational Mourning.

Therefore, apart from mourning gatherings,

all popular events are strictly forbidden.

The national flag shall be at half-mast.

It shall be what?

At half past....

Those who do not adhere to this decree,

will be charged with high treason.

Gogonea...

Comrade... I forgot...

Pastaie.

Please help us!

There are relatives who come from far.

This is a wedding!

There is meat.

We sacrificed four pigs, two calves...

Meat in aspic, stuffed cabbages...

Everything will be rotten in a week!

No exception!

Any manifestation that could distract the Romanian people

from the gratitude owed to the Father of all Peoples is strictly forbidden.

No laughing,

no football matches,

no weddings,

no funerals.

Did you hear that? Everything is forbidden.

What do you mean no funerals?

Comrade Stalin won't have a funeral?

You have one hour to leave this place!

Best wishes!

Best wishes to you!

Best wishes to you!

Breast kisses to chew!

Breast kisses to chew!

Smell fishes fuck you!

It's mis-shapen too!

It's mis-shapen too!

Thanks and the same to you too!

Thanks and the shame's on you!

That end's the shame for you!

That end l'll take for you!

That and l'll fake it for you!

Flat out and fucking her too!

Flat out and fucking her too!

Far out and licking her tooth!

Fair play and good luck to you two!

Squadron, Halt!

What is great and powerful?

The Working Class!

This is a wedding, God damn it!

See if there's anyone left!

See if there's anyone left!

Get them all.

Hurry up, we're leaving!

Come on! Faster!

We're leaving!

Freeze!

See if there's anyone left.

Get them all!

We're leaving!''

My father was shot the next day.

And so, l was the only man left in a village of widows.

Are we ready?

Paramedia. Silent Wedding, first take!

As usual,

we find ourselves in a strange place.

Cut!

Again!

It's filming!

Ladies and gentlemen.

As usual, we find ourselves in a strange place.

There was a village here before

it was swept off by the communists.

This factory was built in its place.

But it's not the factory that interests us.

We want to uncover the story behind

the disappearance of this village.

We've come here to meet a stranger to us.

A woman, a lady.

We would like to ask you a few questions.

We would like to ask you a few questions.

I can't hear you, son!

We'd like to get some information.

What else can you take from us?

Some information about...

Cut.

No, don't.

We'd like some information about...

[R]