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Can I have one?

GASPARD AT THE WEDDING

-Do you know what's going on? -No.

We stand against the lack of information

about the convoy that will pass through the region next week.

What we do know is that 5 containers

of highly radioactive waste, will pass through...

Sorry.

Are you OK?

She's not feeling well. Who has the key?

That guy over there, Michel.

Actually, I'm not with them.

With who?

Those guys chaining themselves up.

They were on the road handing out croissants.

I took one and followed them.

Then they put handcuffs on and I copied them.

What will you drink?

-A beer. -Two beers, please.

-You did it out of curiosity? -I guess so.

You're a bit crazy.

I was hungry, nothing crazy about that.

You didn't know them but you trusted them...

Won't you introduce yourself?

Shit!

Let me do it!

-Why did you stop me? -You'd have smashed your face!

-Where's this train going? -Limoges.

Limoges? No way am I going there.

-Where are you going? -Biarritz.

Damn!

He's gone.

Do you have to go to Biarritz?

Kind of, I'm meeting a girlfriend.

Can't it wait a few days?

Why?

-I've a proposition for you. -What?

Here's the thing:

I want you to come with me to my dad's.

You come with me, stay for a bit, then leave.

But what will I do at your dad's?

He's getting married, I mean remarried.

I want to have someone with me.

No one wants to be alone at a wedding.

You've no one else to ask?

No, not right now.

I didn't think of it before, just when I saw you...

You'd be perfect.

You want a call girl.

No, but if you want to see it that way

I don't mind.

-Do you? -No.

But I don't want to sleep with you.

Thank goodness! What a horrible thought.

-I wanted to get that straight. -It is.

But your family...

we'll get busted, it'll be obvious.

No it won't, trust me.

-My name's Gaspard. -Laura.

So, are we on, Laura?

I'm not sure yet.

You owe me, I saved you!

I didn't ask for your help, I owe you nothing.

Think of it as a game then.

You like playing games, don't you?

I'll give you... 50 euros per day.

If you stay 3 or 4 days you'll get some money for Biarritz.

Why not?

Great.

You're not scared of animals?

No, I had three cats.

Chapter One THE IMAGINARY GIRLFRIEND

This is crazy!

Do you realize how lucky you were?

I suppose so.

Wait a minute... you grew up in a zoo!

What happened to you?

My train was attacked.

I'll fill you in later.

-Hello. Laura. -Virgil.

I'm stuck, I can't come.

Can I kiss the bride?

This is Laura.

-Just like that, without telling us. -Yes.

That's typical. Hello, Laura.

Hi, I won't shake your hand.

No.

Why were you fisting it?

To analyze its feces, it's not dirty, I'm helping it.

I see.

Do you want to see a baby caribou with 2 heads?

Ok, yes.

Will you help me?

We'll join you.

Hold that for me, please.

Been together long?

A little while.

-You're not counting. -Exactly.

That's good.

Are you feeling Ok, Laura?

I'll go outside for some fresh air.

-What's it like? -It was horrible!

Do you want to see it?

Later.

It's going well.

-Am I convincing? -Of course.

You're not scared I'll slip up?

Why would you?

I know nothing about you.

Real couples know all kinds of details about each other.

Like what?

Like... what music you're into,

your favorite part of a chicken...

There's no need for that.

Anything else vital you need to know, apart from the chicken?

No.

Yes! Where's your mom?

She died when I was a child.

She was killed by a tiger.

I don't believe you.

It's true.

Shit!

I'm sorry.

Gaspard!

They'll know I'm not in your league. Nothing has ever happened to me,

your mom was eaten by a tiger.

For me, it was normal.

As if she had died in a car crash.

I'd have liked that to happen to me, my mom dying in a car crash.

Real couples never agree on anything.

"The holiday in Royan, 2 years ago". "No, it was 3 years ago"...

That makes it sound real.

Will we have to kiss in front of the others?

Not necessary.

But if we do have to, I don't want a surprise.

I'd rather we try it first.

Right now?

I'm glad we've done that, I'm more relaxed now.

-Weren't you coming earlier? -Yes.

This is Laura.

-My sister, Coline. -Hello.

Hi.

Only 4 left?

Yes. We couldn't replace the dead ones.

-Why? -No eggs, no cash.

Are they puffins?

They're penguins.

What's the difference?

Puffins can fly, they escape and we have to chase them.

Penguins don't fly.

But they do funnier things.

Like what?

-They can predict the future. -Really?

Ask Gaspard.

-True or false? -True.

Penguins can answer your questions.

Anything you'd like to know?

-Yes. -What?

Whether you truly love me.

Right...

If the penguin chooses the smelt fish on the left...

it means yes, I truly love you.

The one on the right means no.

What's that one called?

Findus.

You throw them into the water.

Three,

two, one...

Which one did it take?

The one on the right, the "NO".

That's nice.

I'm sure your thing could work...

the Oracle Penguin.

-Perhaps. -Definitely.

All zoos need a star animal.

We'd have Findus the prophet.

But Findus is a charlatan.

How do you know?

Maybe he's right, and Gaspard's not your future husband.

Sorry to be so blunt.

Do you know how a mother penguin feeds her babies?

No.

-Shall we show her? -No.

Why not? She doesn't know.

Let's teach her.

That's what she does.

We need to talk about the wedding.

-Ready? -What?

Peggy doesn't want to get married anymore.

Shit, I knew it.

-Why, is she panicking? -Peggy? No.

-She just changed her mind? -Yeah.

-Something must have happened. -I dunno, perhaps.

What a mess...

Is she leaving him?

I don't think so. I hope not, can you imagine?

Dad's such a pain already, imagine if he gets dumped!

-So, the party's off? -Obviously.

Just before the wedding, it's gonna bleed us dry.

-Want to get married? -Who, me?

We've got the cake and the guests, you'd just need to slip the suit on.

-What'll Dad do? -I dunno.

He's got eczema. Do you think it's connected?

-Eczema? -Bits of dead skin peeling off...

It's a reaction, isn't it?

Oh shit.

I wasn't thrilled about the wedding, this is even worse.

-Why didn't you tell me before? -She only told Dad today.

Don't take me for a fool, when did you find out?

On Wednesday. What difference does it make?

I don't know.

I wouldn't have come.

That's why I didn't tell you.

I wanted to see you.

We must be careful, the onagers keep getting in.

They'll eat all the antelopes' hay.

So we adjust the hatch tomorrow?

We need to block it

because the male onager leans on it...

Do the technicians do anything?

We've told them a few times, too.

So, what can we do?

-Lower the middle notch? -Yes.

Or we block the hatch. I think he lifts it with his head.

Coline, here's a job for you:

clean the mealworms tomorrow.

-Ok. -Ok?

-It won't take long. -I did it last week too.

What is Coline's coat?

A bearskin.

A bear that died when she was a kid.

And?

That's all. You never had a teddy bear?

No, I had a Chicaboo.

Well, we had real bears.

So...

she made it into a coat?

Yeah.

-Does she wear it all day long? -Yes.

The visitors like it.

The kids come to see her, they're used to her.

It's not just the coat.

Coline believes she is a bear...

that part of her is a bear.

-You're kidding. -No, it's serious.

Of course, she knows she's not a bear...

Actually...

I'd like to ask you a question.

Are you a fag?

-Why do you ask? -I dunno, I thought...

if you need a fake girlfriend,

it's to convince your family that you're straight.

No, I'm not a fag. I like girls.

-Don't worry, I won't sleep in the bed. -I don't mind.

-Sure? -Yes, of course.

Unless you're scared that you'll feel...

-I won't. -Sure?

Don't worry.

See you tomorrow.

Good night.

Thank you.

-Do you want one? -Yeah.

So, do you feel anything...?

It's Ok.

How long do you need me for?

As long as possible.

I can stay until Friday, then I must go to Biarritz.

Do you think I'm fit?

You're Ok.

Is "Ok" all you can say?

I find you quite fit, yes.

My shoulders aren't too wide?

I like them.

-66 euros... -Write it down, he didn't count it.

Next, there's...

Cavendish Bananas. At 1.10 euros...

200 kilos of grapes...

at 2.50.

-Where is he? -Downstairs.

You two coming?

Hello, Son.

What, do you think I've aged?

I dunno... no.

I wondered if I'd ever see you again.

Here I am.

That makes me happy.

What are you doing?

Curing my eczema.

What happened with Peggy, Dad?

-When? -I thought she wanted the wedding.

That? It's nothing, a trifle.

What kind of trifle exactly?

A little misunderstanding with Francine.

-With Francine? -Yes.

You had ex sex with Francine?

Yes... well, no.

It's more complicated than that.

They're Garra Rufa.

Dad!

What really happened with Peggy?

The truth is I went to see Francine,

to break up with her for good.

I wanted to set things straight, so I could marry Peggy correctly.

Then she asked me for a last kiss.

How could I refuse? It would have been rude.

Peggy's not backing out because of a kiss.

One kiss leads to a caress, which leads to another...

He fucked her.

Basically, Francine wanted to make love one last time.

And while we were having sex, I suddenly felt very weak...

that's when I had the dizzy spell.

Wait...

So when you had the dizzy spell

you weren't really mending the giraffe house roof, you were...

screwing Francine?

You got off lightly, Dad. Peggy could have chopped your head off.

I know, but I'm not going to give up.

That's why I wanted to talk to you.

Here's what we'll do: we pretend nothing happened.

And?

-And? -And...

I'm not going to cancel anything.

We keep the city hall, the party, the guests.

The whole deal.

But we don't tell Peggy. I need you.

Peggy won't marry you because of your antics

and the best you can do is pretend nothing happened?

I just said I needed you.

Can we count on each other in this family?

Naturally, she's in shock.

She's sulking, it's not much fun.

But I feel I must seize the opportunity.

I'm sure that deep down she wants to marry me.

I saw it clearly in her eyes, I know I'm right.

It's now or never.

So? What do you think?

Coline?

It's nonsense.

And you've got a nerve.

But you've no choice, you'll have to go all out.

Of course.

Hang on, what do you mean "go all out"?

A big wedding.

A band, a fireworks display...

a hot air balloon, clowns...

Clowns? What for?

To make people laugh!

It's a damn wedding! It's meant to be fun.

Of course, you've no sense of humor.

No, I'm a serious guy,

luckily.

Coline's the serious one. No, she's competent.

Serious and competent aren't the same thing.

Then ask her how you'll pay for your clowns and fireworks.

You're broke, Dad!

Dad, when I said to go all out,

I didn't mean the wedding had to be sensational.

I meant you had a few days to make amends.

For you, to win her back. Get it?

Of course I'll make amends, that's all I'll do.

Dad, is it really over with Francine?

What about the others, all your exes?

-Do they understand? -Yes.

-It's sorted? -I've no idea, give me a break.

I told you I'd make amends.

Dad, finish what you started with your exes, like with Francine.

You must break up with them.

Without screwing them.

Yes, on the phone, or a text message.

-"Ciao". -Not on the phone, surely.

Of course!

Alright.

Is that Ok for you?

You can't tame women like wild cats.

I'm not asking for your opinion on women,

just if I can count on you for the wedding.

-Well? -Yes, Ok.

I'm sure that you thought I'd give up easily.

You little shits.

Chapter 2 A ONE WOMAN MAN

Invention Number 1:

the baby mop.

Did you change their water?

Yes.

Lionel to Peggy.

Code 3 with the squirrel monkeys.

Can you come?

I'll be there in 10 minutes.

Come and see. They've scratched here, too.

Wild boars are trying to get in and we had foxes this winter.

Did you see the damaged pens?

We need to redo the whole enclosure.

And secure all the fences with concrete too.

Why don't you release some funds?

Because we can't.

I don't get it, this is important.

We don't have the means, we'll patch it up, it'll be fine.

Now pull.

Stand it up...

-Got it? -Yeah.

You wouldn't have come if I'd said the wedding was off?

That's right.

Unbelievable.

Why don't you come anymore, is it Dad?

No.

-You don't miss it? -What?

I dunno, everything.

The space...

the wind...

the park.

I love city life.

Don't you miss us?

I don't need to see you all the time.

And the female tourists?

Look at me, Gaspard.

The Dutch girls.

The Hildas, Saskias, Flamkes...

"Famke".

Which one was Famke? The one who took your cherry?

I didn't screw Famke, you did.

-You don't remember? -Shut up.

-It was you. -Me!

Look what we found.

That's not the work of kids.

-Unlikely. -I'll take it to the incinerator.

No, I'll do an autopsy, just in case.

What do you think it is?

-I think it's dogs. -More than one?

Yes, I saw tracks.

There are 2 or 3 of them, I'm not sure.

Come here.

Give me a hand.

Shit!

I haven't botched the mayonnaise in 10 years!

I botch everything at the moment, I dunno why.

-Do you know how to make mayonnaise? -No.

It doesn't matter.

-Hello. -Hello.

I'm Laura.

-You came with Gaspard? -That's right.

Were you invited to the wedding?

No.

Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you

but I forget things sometimes and...

I had a dizzy spell this summer,

while repairing the giraffe house roof,

and with the wedding and all, I'm confused...

-And we don't know each other. -No, we've never met.

Do you know where Gaspard is?

He's visiting the zoo, with Peggy and Virgil.

They're checking the fences.

-Do you want a tea? -Coffee?

-These are your kids? -Yes.

De laatste der Mohikanen.

The Last of the Mohicans.

Why do you say that?

Because it's nearly the end for zoos. It's over.

And not just zoos. They'll be replaced by something else.

-Is that the bear from the coat? -Yes.

How old is Coline here?

I dunno,

2 or 3 years old?

Coline is very gifted technically.

She's good at spotting the sick animals.

Of my 3 kids, she's the most like me.

-Really? -With my faults too.

Virgil is like his mom, he's more of an organizer.

But that's good too.

What about Gaspard?

Gaspard is another story, he was the most promising.

Good idea, I'll show you. Come with me.

He was about 8 years old when he invented this.

I can't remember its name, the Champi-something...

The Para-something, perhaps.

Right...

Watch out...

I hope it'll work.

Great, isn't it?

Yes, but what's it for?

Collecting corks.

It doesn't do much, but it's pretty.

-Don't you like it? -I love it.

-Did Gaspard invent many things? -Lots.

But he invented that one for me.

Why don't I see Gaspard anymore? Do you know?

It's my fault, we're inseparable.

That's Ok then.

You can go if you like. I can finish off here.

-Are you sure? -Yeah.

Didn't you want to visit your sister today?

-Yes. -Go on then.

Take your time. Have the afternoon off.

Ok, I will, thank you.

Cecile?

It's Maxime.

How are you?

Listen, Cecile, you know I adore you...

but...

I don't know how to say this, but...

I want us to cut all contact.

I'm going to marry Peggy.

Yes, thank you, that's sweet.

Ok, well...

delete my number, I'll delete yours.

It's for the best.

No way, Isabelle!

You know very well having a baby was never on the cards!

Who's Florence? Which Florence?

Ah, the city of Florence!

Firenze.

I said I'd show you around Florence?

But I've never even been there.

What?

Yes, I'll go screw myself.

This song's good, it's perfect for you.

No it's not, far from it.

It's cute, but we can't start like that.

It's my wedding, not yours.

And, with my dizzy spell, I need something...

slower.

I've another idea then.

What are you doing?

Choosing the music for the first dance.

It's a bit tight, here.

We still have time to get it altered.

I'm not the one getting married, Max.

-You know that. -But you're a similar size.

Peggy's a bit more slender though, I'm more...

I'm broader, there's no point altering it.

I can't picture it like that.

What are you singing?

I dunno, it was on the radio.

You're making Shakshuka!

Yes.

-You're happy? -You bet.

Shall I crush the garlic?

Ok.

What did you do today?

I saw Laurent, the extraction pool guy,

for the hippopotamus pen...

Yes, I know.

You cell phone's not working? I tried to call you all day.

It's been playing up.

I dunno what's wrong.

It doesn't ring.

It's not playing up for everybody.

Go on, answer it.

It must be her, or one of the others...

Stop, that's enough!

Do they ever survive, animals with two heads?

-Hungry? -No.

It's rare, they usually die quickly.

Some 2-headed cats live for 13 years.

They're called "Janus cats".

-Really? -Yes, like the Roman deity.

They look in opposite directions.

That's neat.

How did you and Gaspard meet?

In the train.

The train? Which one?

The Brussels train.

-We were stuck in a carriage... -Can't I speak to her?

Actually, I was dying of thirst...

and your brother brought me some water.

That's so romantic.

Where was your first date?

Our first date?

Actually, he took me to a bar.

That's your idea of original?

It was very original, actually...

it was an ice bar.

-What's that? -An ice bar?

An ice bar is a bar... but everything is made of ice.

Like the inside of an igloo.

They give you ski jackets at the door, it's great.

You'd have loved it with your fur.

I'm not a polar bear, in case you hadn't noticed.

That's a strange first date.

I don't think so, I loved it. I adore the cold.

Your brother got it spot on.

-Do you know this region, Laura? -No.

I know further down, towards the Basque country.

I'm going there to work.

What will you do?

Sell temporary tattoos with a friend.

Tattoos, how lovely, you'll have to show me.

What? I've always wanted a tattoo but I've never dared.

-You think I'm too old? -Not at all.

-You do. -I didn't say anything.

Who will you sell them to?

Whoever's there... tourists...

You'll bum around camping sites?

Why so aggressive, Coline?

We don't go to camping sites, we do the markets.

Do you harvest corn in August, too?

Not this year but I do sometimes.

She's exploring the world, getting about.

Of course, drawing skulls on a tourist's fat ass,

that's called "exploring the world".

Don't you work with tourists?

How cute, see how he defends her?

-He's hooked! -Answer me.

You've never sold a teddy to a tourist?

Not anymore.

-But you did. -When I was 15.

You're confusing me with a 15-year-old kid.

-I don't do that anymore. -Really? What do you do?

I work in the kitchen, every morning.

We prepare 600 kilos of food per day.

Well done.

But you did sell teddies to tourists.

Disguised as a grizzly bear.

I've never been disguised!

Don't throw food!

You'll be Ok, don't panic.

You Ok?

Invention Number 27:

shoes to stop children getting lost in the street.

Invention Number 42:

the co-smoking tube.

The bread board-bird feeder.

What a crazy system!

You installed a tube that led outside.

You really can't stay for the wedding?

No way, even if I wanted to.

The shampoo protector.

Wow, that's amazing.

-Did you make these binders? -No.

Your mom?

-No, it was Coline. -Really?

She's worked so hard.

There's about 100 inventions, all numbered,

an index for each category, it's crazy.

Why don't you put that away?

-Does your sister have a boyfriend? -No.

-You're sure? -She's never had a boyfriend.

Hang on...

She's never slept with anyone?

Guys aren't interested.

Why? She's very pretty...

What's the problem, apart from her bear skin?

-She says it's 'cos she stinks. -She stinks?

Don't say you hadn't noticed.

Why does she stink?

She doesn't wash.

Of course she does, what are you saying?

It's the bear skin.

Why doesn't she ditch it?

It makes no difference.

The smell's engrained.

Even after a shower.

A strong smell, not very feminine.

I'm sure some men are turned on by the smell.

Perhaps a garbage man?

You smell good...

like cakes.

It's a good idea, a garbage man.

Stop that!

-I want to smell you. -You can't.

You're meant to be my girlfriend.

I don't think I'm paid for that.

How much?

I've got...

20 euros.

Forget it.

20 euros to smell your breasts.

Dream on.

Your cleavage?

No, it's too sexy,

it's worth more.

-Your feet? -No, too dirty.

Your hock?

What is my "hock"?

It's here.

You've had your money's worth.

What are you doing?

I want to take a nap.

Alone, preferably.

Can you leave, please?

I'm totally turned on, what do I do?

You'll find something.

You're the genius.

It's me.

I'm in the bath.

Open up!

Open the damn door! One of the thorns is coming out.

It's burning.

Were you jerking off?

Make a space for me.

I want to be alone.

Of course you do.

Come on.

It's cold!

Remember that thing Mom did?

"The bear cub wash".

"You must wash really well

"in between your toes".

-Clean. -Stop now.

You're not gonna do that now?

Why not?

Since when do bears need to shave?

I need to feel smooth under my coat.

I'm warning you...

any hairs in my bath, I piss in the water.

What were you playing at earlier?

With Laura.

Was it too much for her?

Leave her alone.

-So, are you in love? -Of course.

Doesn't it show?

I dunno, you're asking me...

as if you need me to know whether you're in love.

You're a damn pain.

-What do you think of her? -A daisy dressed as a wolf trap.

-Ok, I get it. -She pretends to be a wolf trap,

but she's fragile as a daisy inside.

Why has Virgil left me 2,000 messages this year?

I dunno. What did he say?

That you ballooned last summer eating blueberries and dried fruit.

Then you were sleepy all winter.

I can't help it.

Virgil never stops. I need to rest during winter.

Stop, Coline.

Don't pretend you really need to hibernate.

Hasn't this gone too far?

Isn't it time to stop this bear thing?

No.

Virgil left you thousands of messages

so you'd worry and come running.

Why would he do that?

I dunno.

Why don't you ask him?

Chapter 3 THE GIRL WHO ATE ROOTS

What are you up to?

I'm replacing Coline. Do you mind?

No.

What are these things called again?

-That's a gumbo. -Oh yes, "gumbos".

"Gumbi".

One gumbo, several gumbi.

Yeah, I know that...

No, I was joking.

It's "gombos".

They're African, not Italian.

Stop showing off.

I'm not showing off.

So brainy and you work in a fish and chip shop.

-Sorry, but... -What?

That's called screwing up your life.

Take Mom's hat off, please.

Where did you find it?

In the bedroom.

-I don't work at the bistro anymore. -Really? What do you do?

I mend elevators.

Stop kidding.

I'm not kidding.

What do you know about elevators?

I learnt, it's not complicated.

Cable, winch, drum...

-Electronics... -Like you're interested.

-Not really. -You're screwing with us.

You're made for the zoo but you're wasting your life.

Elevators, dude!

You should be here instead of me.

You do very well.

This doesn't come naturally to me.

It's second nature for you, the gombos and the... Shit!

How am I meant to remember?

-Know who you remind me of? -No.

-Babou. -Is that so?

That dumb orangutan.

Always in a bad mood, hiding from the visitors.

The others danced pirouettes for the public

but all they wanted was to see Babou.

I never understood why.

-Babou was nice... -No, he was a motherfucker!

End of.

He was adored, but he didn't deserve it.

Just like you.

I didn't like that monkey.

And I don't like you either.

Help me, please?

Are you in a bad mood?

I've more bad news.

Go on, spit it out.

We're selling the zoo.

What do you mean?

-We're broke, don't you get it? -Get what?

That's why you're here.

There are papers to sign, I've started talks with the banks.

Go on then, ask me.

Ok, who's buying the zoo?

There's no buyer.

Don't worry, I'll place the animals in foreign zoos.

What about Coline?

She doesn't know yet.

We're trying to get the message across,

as gently as possible.

You're a total bastard.

I thought you were worried about her.

I'm not worried?

Where the hell are you? I'm here every day.

So tell her.

She'll smell it otherwise.

Coline! There's a wild cat!

There's a wild cat in the garden.

A wild cat?

Yes, I think it's a tiger.

It's about this big.

That's just Alaska, she's a baby.

Dad let's her roam sometimes, she's harmless.

Really?

You freaked out.

-Over a baby. -Not at all.

But it's a tiger, you know... your mom was killed by a tiger.

So you freaked out.

No, I didn't!

Please stop talking to me like that.

How?

As if I wasn't a toughie.

I dunno, it's Gaspard...

he says you're a daisy.

A daisy?

He said I was a daisy?

A scaredy-cat.

Don't worry, it may be just your fear of animals.

Fear of animals? Me?

Go on.

Throw the chicks far away.

They mustn't sense your fear.

You're too close. Throw them further away.

Throw them!

Move away!

Throw the chicks far away!

There are none left,

I've thrown them all.

Can you open up?

Open the door!

Open it!

Calm down.

Open!

I thought you were a toughie.

Open the door!

Open the fucking door!

Where are you going?

To Biarritz.

Biarritz? On foot?

Hitch-hiking.

Why isn't Gaspard taking you?

Get in, I'll take you to the gas station.

Can I have one?

I need to smoke, Doc.

Can't you call me Peggy?

No.

Don't you think Coline has a strange bond with Gaspard?

No.

She's head over heels in love with him, it's obvious.

She's his little sister.

So what?

All little sisters are in love with their big brothers.

It's obvious they're not your kids.

I didn't think you were so self-centered.

-I didn't think you were a puritan. -It's not puritan, it's nature.

I doubt animals fornicate with members of their own family.

I know a bit more about animals than you,

and to be honest, it's not always pretty.

I've seen father lions kill their cubs

and baby koalas eat from their moms' ass.

Don't be taken in, they may be cute,

but they still put their mouths in their moms' anus.

So, if Coline is in love with her big brother,

I don't think it's a threat to human kind.

Little sisters aren't always in love with their big brothers.

I had two big brothers so I know what it's like.

Didn't you idolize them as a kid?

So what?

It's the same thing, you loved them.

But that didn't stop me leading a normal life.

For us, Coline has a normal life.

She lives in an animal skin, no boyfriend...

That bothers you, doesn't it.

Coline is very pretty,

she should get all the guys.

Don't worry about her.

What time is it?

-7 o'clock? -Already?

Should I leave you here or take you back?

Invention Number 63:

the back scratching grid.

D 3.

B 3.

D 6.

That must hurt.

The skin is very thin there.

That doesn't mean anything.

It hurts some people, others don't feel a thing.

You're sensitive?

A little.

Why are you here? Is there a problem?

No.

I was just passing...

Ok.

You Ok?

Hello.

What's that?

This? It's nothing.

Don't you want a blanket?

No.

My mom wasn't "eaten" by a tiger, Laura.

It dug its claws into her leg and cut her femoral artery.

That's horrible.

I'm sorry for your mom but I've heard enough.

I don't feel good and I want to feel good.

I want to get the train tomorrow and join my friend, Chloe.

Do you recognize this?

The "Belly Button Cleaner", invention number 143.

It's very handy. I get mimis in my belly button.

-Especially with new t-shirts. -"Mimis"?

That's what I called them as a child.

You invented that.

It's incredible.

You're incredible.

The binders say you were aged 7.

Aged 8, you invented champagne cork parachutes.

Aged 9, umbrellas with no handles.

Aged 10, bubble wrap calendars.

And your point is?

Now you mend elevators.

It sucks!

You think your sister won't desire you anymore

because you're a loser?

It's pointless pretending to have a girlfriend.

Your sister's an animal.

She senses everything, she knows we're fake.

The solution...

is to make me yours for real.

You must fuck me really hard.

She wants you, but so do I.

I liked it when you wanted to smell me, it turned me on.

I want you to smell me now.

For real.

Gaspard.

They got them by the hock, like wild cats.

They must have chased them to the point of exhaustion...

then ripped them apart.

Look, canine footprints everywhere.

They must weigh about 15-20 kilos. They're not very big.

I saw footprints, near the onagers.

They could only have got in there.

Or here, or over there...

Your zoo's a Swiss cheese, Dad.

-How many were they? -Three, from the footprints.

Do you think they're still in the zoo?

No, they're too cunning.

Filthy dogs! Filthy bastards!

-It's not the dogs' fault. -Oh please, don't start.

It's because we neglect the zoo.

Coline, stop. Listen, please.

Do you think I'm blind?

Do you all think I'm blind?

What do you mean?

Go on, say it.

How were you planning to tell me?

You're selling the zoo?

You're all pathetic.

You're sad.

You're so sad...

It's easy for you all, you can do anything.

-So can you. -No. I'm not like you.

Without the zoo, I...

I've nothing.

I've no one.

Come here. You know we won't abandon you.

You say it's a female?

Yes.

Well it's a male.

You need to revise your basic anatomy.

Good idea.

I have to show you something.

Please tell me it's a fake.

No, it's real.

Your favorite animal and your name.

That's so cute, but if we break up you're screwed.

We're not going to break up. We're going to get married.

That way, it'll really be for life.

Come on, let's get married!

Say yes, Peggy, let's give it a try.

See? I've changed.

But I don't want you to change.

I want you to be yourself.

And where did you get this wedding idea from?

I want to be like everyone else, for once.

-Like everyone else? -Yes.

Why?

I dunno, so we can be happy.

I don't really want to be "happy".

We're not like everyone else, but it's Ok.

I love you.

I'm scared.

Scared of what?

-I don't want it to end. -What, us?

Everything... the zoo, everything.

We missed the third one.

I'll take care of it.

No, wait. Step aside.

It's too risky, I'll put it to sleep.

Well?

We saw two of them, a black one and a beige.

This is the beige one.

And the black one?

It left in that direction.

Get out of my way.

-What the hell, Coline? -Move!

Coline, put the gun down.

Let me see, move your hand.

Coline, put the gun down!

What are you doing?

You're a total moron.

Move your hand.

Did he really think I was gonna shoot his girl?

Don't worry, you'll just fall asleep.

Sit down.

-It's bleeding. -It's normal, don't worry.

-I can't feel my leg. -Don't move, lie down.

It's Ok, it's normal. Let yourself go.

I'm scared.

Peggy's with her. She'll sleep for a few hours.

What are you drinking?

-Calvados, I think. -Yes please.

You're not sleeping?

I'm damn thirsty.

-What do you want to drink? -Water. Pass the bottle.

Look.

Does it hurt?

Not much.

Pretty, huh?

-Out of gas. -Is it my turn?

I told you I had an extra tank.

A flat tire for you. No, I can't do that.

-You can, with a priority card. -I can give her a flat.

Watch out...

Gasoline.

I'm winning...

It's your turn, Laura.

Serves you right!

But I didn't...

Sorry, Dad, were you asleep? Are we being too noisy?

Laura, I'd like to speak to my kids.

Do you mind?

No.

Do you know what the purpose of a zoo is?

A zoo represents culture.

A zoo represents history.

It's our link to natural history, to natural selection.

It's the origins of forms.

The animals aren't placed randomly in the zoo.

A zoo...

the path people take through a zoo must tell a story.

But, all that...

it's over.

I see it, every day...

people aren't so happy now to see animals in cages.

It no longer thrills them.

They are critical.

They no longer listen to the story we tell,

they no longer understand it.

For them, now it's just a story about animals in captivity.

Are they right?

I don't think so, but...

I'm just an old fossil.

In short, it's over.

The show's over.

We're shutting up shop.

We'll donate the animals,

we'll sell the park and the house,

and everything will be fine.

Each of us will live our own life.

You kids have always been fighters.

And you're there for each other.

I know it'll be fine.

I know it will.

And Peggy doesn't want to marry me.

So the wedding is off.

Epilogue THE FAVORITE

There she is!

The newlyweds are here!

René.

Thank you, René...

It's cool.

-That's the toaster I wanted. -I know.

-That present was meant for me. -I know.

-I needed it. -I'll make you toast.

It's my punch ball.

Who is this from?

Nobody?

Wait, there's a card.

Can you come with me for a moment?

I want to show off a bit. Please.

You've something to show us?

It seems so.

Oh yes!

You daredevil. You must be thrilled, Peggy!

It's for me!

So what is it?

It's an okapi.

Three, two, one...

Are you Ok?

I'm fine, aunty.

"Brother,

few people have been loved,

spoilt, indulged, fussed over as much as me.

I guess I looked for it,

that I wanted it more than anything.

In our every act is a kid wanting to be loved by their family.

It's my only excuse for being the favorite.

You took a decision:

to marry the vegetarian tattoo artist who hates zoos

because she can't stand cruelty to animals.

Coline told me.

It's a good decision.

I also took a decision:

not to go to your wedding

and instead to follow this girl whom I've only just met.

Brother,

I believe you and I are about to be saved,

as the hardest thing in life

is to find someone in the world you love more than your family."