All language subtitles for Happiness

SILVER BEAR
BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL 1965

LOUIS DELLUC AWARD 1965

HAPPINESS

Go to sleep, kids.
Daddy's sleeping.

Not a sound.

Did they wake you up?

Maybe. It's okay.

Nice day.

A beautiful Sunday.

Are they asleep?

Happy Father's Day.

- Again?
- It's all day long.

Mom's dress is pretty, huh?

Pretty like Mom.

Come on, Gisou.

The babies are sleepy.

Watch your step.

I'll help you.

Tell your Daddy, “Happy Day.”

Your Daddy Happy Day.

Thanks, sweetie.

She's funny.

Sir, won't you tell me something?

Like what?

Anything, so long as you talk.
You speak so nicely.

Where were we?

Yesterday you spoke
of the revolution of species.

“Evolution. ”

What is the origin of organic life?
That is the question, as Hamlet said.

Joseph!

Ah, good evening.

Hi, Uncle Joseph.

- Enjoy your Sunday?
- Yes, and you?

Great.

Beautiful lettuce.

Nice and green, huh?

It was Father's Day, huh?
- Uncle's Day too.

- Here are my darlings.
- For you.

Thanks, but I have lots
in the garden.

Hi, Madeleine.

- Give me a kiss.
- They're dirty and tired.

- It was gorgeous weather!
- Here too.

You too, little man.

He's not as affectionate.

Besides, he's a boy.

He'll be talking back soon.

Today he said
“Madeleine” and “train.”

Really?
Say, “Hello, Aunt Madeleine.”

He's stubborn.
We had a wonderful day.

We watched TV
and had a short nap.

Short? Till 5:00!

- Same for us.
- You too?

No, I went for a walk
and watched them sleep.

So everyone's happy.

It's their bedtime.
Corning, Gisou?

Let's go home, kids.

Shall I bring the car back tonight?

No need. We never go out.

And I'll catch the bus
to work tomorrow.

There's a good boy!

Take your flowers.

Good night, little guy.

Good night, kitten.

'Night, buddy.

'Night, sweetie.

It's beautiful out in the country.

I don't know what I like best:

the smell of the trees,
the grass, or the river.

It's ready!

Let's go.

- Noon already?
- Everything's hot.

You have lunch for Joseph too?

Of course. It's Monday.

- Want one?
- No, thanks.

Great game yesterday.

I saw some on TV.

When Reims' goalie -

Yeah, but what a lousy referee.

- Eat inside or out?
- Outside.

No, inside.

- Heads or tails?
- Heads.

You win.

Where's Pierrot?

With Adèle, at the window.

He's visiting us.

- For candy, of course.
- I want candy too.

Come and get some.

- Are you being good?
- He's adorable.

I want to go to Adèle's.

Hello.

Hello, Mrs. Chevalier.

- Is the wedding soon?
- That's why we're here.

Go on in, Mrs. Mercier.

We went to Paris
to find a ready-made dress.

There was nothing she liked.
She's being difficult.

I'm not!
Ready-to-wear just doesn't fit.

And nothing's in style.

I want a dress I saw in Elle,
with a short cape.

If you could make that...

Sure. For when?

Saturday of next week.

It's short, but it'll work.

No, a long gown!

The time is short, not the dress.

Here's a sample.

I didn't know how many yards.

And here's the picture.

Let's measure you.

Will you be in heels?
- Of course.

Daddy's here.

Hi, horsie. Hi, Daddy.

How are you?

Do you have sugar in your pocket

for the horsie?

Daddy's home.

There you are!

Home already?

What a welcome!
Hello, ladies.

I meant I was happy
you're home early.

That's how to speak
to a husband, Yvette.

The young lady's getting married?
Congratulations!

Our Yvette is leaving
Fontenay-aux-Roses.

I'm not going far:
L'Haÿ-les-Roses.

Still in the roses then.
Better than Le Kremlin-Bicêtre.

- You go too far.
- I'm just saying.

Anyway, you're getting married.

So the fitting will be next Monday?

And six yards of fabric?

I'll bring it tomorrow.
You're a lifesaver.

How was your day, little guy?

- What is “day”?
- When it's light out.

So it's the sun.

Why did you ask Pierrot
how his sun was?

Come over here.

I'm coming.

You put your foot in it.

Her husband is in Kremlin-Bicêtre,
in the Mercier Mausoleum.

Then I was right!
Imagine a wedding in a mausoleum!

You're silly.

I'm hungry-

We eat in five minutes.

I'm going to Vincennes tomorrow.

Several days' work
on a new building.

Is Uncle going with you?

He wants me to handle it alone.

He's thinking about retirement.

Daddy, give me some bread.

As long as he still handles
the paperwork!

The post office, please.

Right around the corner.

34 Fontenay, please.

That's funny.

I'm transferring to Fontenay soon.

I'll connect you now.

Booth 1.

Fontenay 34?

Go ahead.

Joseph? It's me.

There's a problem.
The client forgot about the chimney.

They put the chimney in.
Now the cabinet doesn't fit.

Should I fiddle with it here?

Okay, I'll take new measurements.
No problem.

- All done?
- Not yet.

La Roche? Give me Noirmoutier.

So we'll see you soon in Fontenay?

Yes, early July.

The timing is great.

Annie could come babysit around 8:30.

We could just make the 9:00 show.

I'd love that.

If it's a Western, fine.

No horses in this one.

A French film?

Yes, Brigitte Bardot and Jeanne Moreau
together for the first time.

Which do you prefer?

- Me?
- Which woman?

Which woman? You.

I knocked off early,
but I'll make it up tomorrow.

Come down to the woodshop.

Jean!

A delivery from the wine shop!

Turn off the music.
- We even deliver on holidays.

Here you go, Jean.
Rose' for your saint's day.

You're a real champ.

Like a father to me.

Get some glasses.

I hurried from Vincennes
so I wouldn't be late.

You're right on time.

- Yes, it's time.
- None for me.

- It's a party!
- A drink to my health.

Cigarette?

Sure, we'll drink and have a smoke.

- Who's got a light?
- Here, buddy.

A bonfire for St. Jean.

That's enough wood now.

Give this to Aunt Thérèse.

Thanks.

Gisou, give this to Daddy.

Did you make the forked sticks?
- Yes, they're ready.

This will be delicious.

No flames. Kebabs need coals.

Is it enough to cook it, Uncle?

- Sure, smoked meat is better.
- Like cowboys eat.

Indians eat it too.

- Indians eat spicier food.
- With peppers?

Can I take them?

Red skin, red pepper.

- It's locked. He isn't there.
- I'll bring the car in.

What is it?

- It's a girl!
- It's a girl!

- A girl! Seven pounds.
- Born at 2:00 p.m.

“Everything's fine.
Key is in the usual place.

Please feed the kids.
I'll be back at 10:00.”

You have a little sister!

- I wanted a brother.
- We have a niece at last.

I'll close the gate
so no one steals the kids.

Are there kidnappers around?

Just kidding. So they can sleep
undisturbed in the car.

- Gisou will be happy in a few years.
- I hope we'll be happy too.

What a pretty bird!

- Who's that?
- Jean the Good.

The husband of Anna the Good?

- Miss...
- Fontenay again?

No, a Paris number today.

Diderot 5613.

Mr. Chevalier, please.
This is his brother.

Is that you? Bravo!

Yes, we're very happy.

“Isabelle”?

Pretty name.

No, I'm working on-site.

I'd like to send a telegram.

I'd like to send a telegram.
- For a happy event?

I'm an uncle again.
What's the total?

- Total nephews... or the price?
- The price.

Two nephews, a niece,
and two kids.

The kids are yours?
Forty centimes.

Cheap for a family.

When will you be in Fontenay?

Early July. It's practically here.

I fear I'll be a bit lost.

- Fontenay's a bed of roses.
- Good.

Is a call to Tel Aviv expensive?

Very.

- I can't do lunch today.
- All right.

I'll let you work.

Listen, where's the best coffee
around here?

At Le Château. Not Le Castel.

What do I do
with my packed lunch?

I could give it to the lions
or bears at the zoo.

Does your wife make honey for you?

You could say that.

She cooks well, and she's sweet.

I could use another cup.

Waiter.

Waiter, two coffees.

She doesn't work?

Yes, she's a dressmaker.

And you?

Carpenter. Can't you tell?

- Not from your face.
- I don't smell of wood?

No, more like the woods.

Good. I love the countryside.
And you?

I like it too.

But I like movies and dancing too.

I fear Fontenay might be a bit dead.

Yeah, it's quiet.

TEMPTATION (2.40 francs)

MYSTERY (2.20 francs)

Why are you coming to Fontenay?

I was offered a studio apartment
in a new building.

It's my brother's doing.
He's off working in the tire business.

I work in wires,
and he works in tires,

I'll live there for two years.

He'll move in when he returns.

And since I prefer
to work close to home,

I requested a transfer.

But I'll come back here
weekends to have fun.

Fontenay has a dance on Saturday too,
and two theaters.

No big cafes like here, of course,
but lots of roses.

- Sounds beautiful.
- Not as beautiful as you.

Shall we walk a bit?

What?

Let's see the château.

- Inside or outside?
- Inside.

Outside.

Okay.

I can't be too long.
I have to get back to work.

Since you're a carpenter,
could you help me put up some shelves?

Sure. When?

I'm moving in on Saturday
with all my stuff.

Around 2:00 or 3:00.
The big white building near the square.

- Avenue Paul Bert?
- Yes.

Number 4, entrance B,
5th floor on the right.

My name's Emilie Savignac.

Emilie, I love you.

I mean, I'm happy to know you.

- Is that so?
- Is what so?

Nothing.

You're unbelievable.

Then don't believe me.

But I never lie.

I need to get back. Shall we?
- Already?

I still have time.

I'm going to enjoy some sun.

I'll stay here.

- Then I'll leave you.
- See you.

- So Saturday at 4:00?
- Remember the address?

Entrance B, 5th floor left.

No, right. Good-bye.

Good-bye, Emilie.

I LOVE

This fabric is nice but slippery.

It's taking forever.

And they want dresses for the girls.

- They could have told you.
- You know how it is.

At the last minute they decided
flower girls would be cute.

I really worked hard today.

Me too.

I finished in Vincennes
and got two bottles of wine as a tip.

There's a lot to paint
on this little garage.

Leave it.
There's plenty of time.

But hide it well
so Pierrot doesn't see it.

Look. It'll be pretty, huh?

It's lovely. Or it will be.

Careful with the pins
and your paint.

There's no paint on my fingers.

On your shirt. But it's okay.

It better be,
or you'll get a spanking.

I wonder if I'll finish by Saturday.

Don't wear yourself out.
Say no to the girls' dresses.

I can't. They're very nice.

We're invited to the reception
Saturday afternoon.

It'll be fun,
and I'll see how the gown looks.

- I took a job for Saturday.
- Too bad.

But you can go with the kids.

I'll come pick you up.

Let's go to bed. I'm tired.

Me too.

Adèle, look at the bride!

- It was worth the rush.
- It's gorgeous!

Lovely.

- She's pretty.
- Quite a sight.

See you this afternoon.

Yes, but I'll be alone.
My husband is working.

Will you lend me a picture
later to show him?

- See you then.
- Once again... bravo!

The bride's pretty.

This way. Get closer together.

Closer.

Smile.

Move in tight. Don't move.

All done.

This is it.

I love you too.

I feel happy.

Be happy too, and don't worry.

I'm free and happy,
and you're not the first.

Love me.

What happiness!

Champagne!

To toast the baby's arrival.

She's a week old.

We'll pour a bit on her head.

Let me empty my glass.

I'll go get her.

I'll go.

Empty your glasses first.

To health and family.

I want some champagne.

Can Isabelle have some?

To the beautiful Isabelle.

To you, François.

Thérèse.

It tickles.

Want some cherries?

The baby's drinking.

Smile for me, little baby.

Look at me.

Are you being good?
Are you sleeping?

Aunt Thérèse,
come see our cabin.

Very nice!

Is it a dollhouse for Isabelle later?

No, it's a trapper's cabin
for Robert and me.

No girls allowed.
- Not even me?

You can do anything you like...

except carry this one
around all the time.

He has to walk.
I'm gonna take a break.

We're not on the clock.

I like it when we're all together.

Where's Gisou?

Glued to the crib.
She'll want a little sister soon.

I'd like lots of children too,
but we should wait a bit.

I think so too.

I don't want you to be exhausted.

We need our time to rest together.

Is this what you call
resting together?

That too.

Well!

I'm here to do the shelves.

I wondered if you'd be back.

I really am here for the shelves.
You can't live out of suitcases.

Really?

I'd like that bookcase against the wall,
with this on top,

and this shelf up higher.

It won't stay up by itself.
I'll do the bookcase first.

Don't sit there.
You're too distracting.

Sit over there while I work.

I need a few more boards.

- So you're done already?
- For now.

I'll finish up tomorrow or Tuesday.

Can I come closer now?

Let me know if there's anything else.

Maybe a board and two trestles.

- You came back.
- You doubted I would?

- You didn't say anything.
- You couldn't tell?

I was afraid you'd say...

“First time's a surprise.
Second time's a habit.”

Every day is a new day for me.

Are you happy at home too?

Very happy-

Your wife isn't a habit?

No, I love her very much.

We get along great.
We have fun.

And with the kids,
every day brings surprises.

- What about me?
- I met you, and I love you.

(P.T.T. = Post, Telephone & Telegraph)

POSTWOMAN TERRIBLY TEMPTING

PENSIVE AND TENDER THOUGHTS

PASSIONATE TIME TOGETHER...

YOUR FRANÇOIS

Hello, miss.

Let me show you
the correct way to fill this out.

There you are.

You make love well.

You too.

Have you ever been happy
with a man?

Yes, once.

For three months.

Then he left me.
Just disappeared.

I waited for more happiness
to come along.

Patience comes easily
when you've known happiness.

Were you sad?

Not terribly.

I don't like sadness.

It was like... I wasn't quite present.

Now I'm here.

I'm myself, I mean.

That's the nice thing about you.

It's the same for me.

I can't say...

I'm a different man since we met.

Just the opposite.

I'm even more myself.

You know, I met my wife
when I was in the service.

It was love at first sight.
We married when I got out.

If I'd met you first, I'd live with you.

Sleeping together is natural
when you're in love.

But I met her first, and I married her.

And I love her.

She's brought me joy.

Now I meet you...

I like you too. I love you too.

I have enough joy for both of you.

Happiness adds to happiness.

You just like having two women.

Maybe.

But I didn't go looking for it.

We won't be able to meet often.

True, but when we do, it's good.

And when we're apart,
we can think about it.

We're together.

When I imagine you with your wife,

it's sort of unpleasant.

You know I love her. I can't lie.

It's not my fault if you came second.
That's the way it is.

You have to think

about how lucky we are
to have met...

and to be alive.
- That's true.

I love you.
- I love you too.

Just tell me one thing.

Are she and I the same to you?

No, very different.

You make love better.
You have more fun.

You're full of surprises.
You're like a new wine for me.

You make my head spin.

And I know your pleasure
is in your heart too.

Like with Thérèse.

She enjoys making love too...

but she's calmer.

She likes how I take the lead.

I like that about her.

She likes me to have fun with her.

She's tender...

always there...

and our kids look like her.

You see, I'm very honest.

Yes, that's fine.

It's a whole different world with you.
We're more alike.

Thérèse is like a hardy plant.

You're like an animal in the wild.

And I love nature.

Quite a speech!

- You understand?
- Yes.

I understand français...
and François.

Some people look bored on Sundays.
They must prefer work.

They probably always look like that.

A new customer came by yesterday,
ugly, fat, and mean-looking.

You should have said
you're too busy.

I did. I knew I'd be depressed
sewing for her.

Plus I feared you'd pop her ego
with a pin, so I said no.

You're wonderful,
always doing what I hope you'll do.

Except rice pudding.
- We can't have it every day.

When I love something,
I can have it every day.

Radishes, hash browns,
rice pudding...

and you as a second dessert.

You have me every day.
I prefer some variety on the menu.

She was daydreaming
the whole time.

Emilie's in love.
Her head's in the clouds.

- Is it one of us?
- No, or I'd have said so.

Then who?

I'm not saying.

You know I don't like mysteries,
but love is secret.

- Even her little heart is hidden.
- It just doesn't match the brooch.

Will you introduce him?

No. You're different.

I enjoy going out with you,
but that's all.

She'll tell me.

Let's dance anyway.

Hi there.

Hello.

Isn't Isabelle growing fast?

Yes, she's bigger now,

and cute as heck.

My wife's crazy about her.
Gisou better watch out.

You know how it is.
Girls and their dolls...

Hi, boss.

I love dolls too.

I met one last Saturday.

Like Dalida,
but without the accent.

- You're in demand.
- It's the sideburns.

Hi, Jean.

You need a guitar.

Don't worry.

I can sing duets
as long as I change partners often.

I'd rather have
just one good partner.

Because you haven't had one yet!
Later you'll want them all.

Unless you're like François.

He doesn't look unhappy.

Fidelity suits me.

The same woman your whole life?

Your wife's wonderful,
but the same woman forever...?

It's not that.
I'm just not the fickle type.

When I love someone,
I can't stop.

Boys, I get it: You're young.

But how about doing
a little work?

You have to earn your pension.

Same with old folks.
I loved my father when he died.

He's gone now, but I still love him.

It doesn't just stop.

What a crowd!

Makes me feel less alone
in this big place.

I go back to work at 1:00.
- Me too.

Just to make sure it's real.

- I could just pinch you.
- It's not the same thing.

- Do you really love me?
- What?

You said “love.”

it must be true
even when I'm asleep.

What time is it?
- 9:00.

It's a nice day.
The kids have had breakfast.

Kiss me
if you won't give me coffee.

- You want a kiss or coffee?
- Everything.

You're lucky. I have both.

Are we going to the country?

François, come drink your coffee.

Gisou, don't stand there.
Go over there.

GO play.

Be a good girl.

- I'll put them down for a nap.
- Wait.

Isn't this nice?

This is the best spot.

When I think about winter -
- Don't.

Actually, I don't. I'm very happy.

You're always happy these days.
Even more than usual.

- Does it show?
- Yes. Is it the summer?

Come on, kids. Nap time.

Time to sleep.

So what's made you so happy?

Even more happiness.

It's hard to explain.

I'm afraid you won't understand.

I'm afraid I'd hurt you by sharing it.
- Hurt me?

You're right. I'm being a fool.

Talk to me.

No, forget it.

I can understand.
I'm not that stupid.

I didn't mean you were.

You know I don't like lying.

Are you sad?
- I don't know. I'm listening.

Don't be sad.

It's simple.

You and I and the kids
are like an apple orchard,

orderly and well-tended.

Then I notice an apple tree

growing outside the orchard...

flowering at the same time.

More flowers, more apples.

It all adds together, understand?

I think so.

Is there someone else
who loves you like I do?

- Not like you.
- Do you love her too?

Yes. It just happened.

And it's brought me such joy.

How long have I
not had you to myself?

A month.

But don't talk like that.

Am I any different with you?

Less kind? Less loving?
- No.

But you're the only one I love.
I'm your wife.

I love you.

Look at me.

I love you.

It's as though I had ten arms
to embrace you with,

and you had ten arms for me.

You and I are intertwined.

It's as if I suddenly grew more arms,
apart from us.

I'm taking nothing from you, see?
- And she's not jealous?

No, she knows I love you.
She's not out to take anything away.

- You don't want to live with her?
- No!

Do you understand?

It's hard. It's so sudden.

If it hurts you...

I'll do whatever you want.

If you ask me to do without her,
I'll do it.

I want you to be happy.

You and the kids.

You and me.

You first.

You see...

it's a shame to deprive oneself
of life and love.

If you could love me just as much...

or even more.

Maybe.

Yes, I think I can.

Really? You can?

- How much do you love me?
- More than ever, seeing you so happy.

My love.

If we could just make
a blanket of grass.

Better yet, a wall of leaves.

Then we'd need no blankets.
We'd be all alone.

Mommy, I've slept enough.

I'm not sleepy anymore.

Where's Mommy? In the woods?

- I don't know. I just woke up.
- Let's find her.

Thérèse!

Ma'am, have you seen
a blonde woman in a blue dress?

No.

I wasn't paying attention.

Thanks anyway.

- Have you seen a blonde woman in blue?
- A young woman?

- In a blue-and-yellow dress?
- That's right.

She passed by holding some flowers.

Thanks. Come on.

- A young blonde woman?
- What?

Have you seen
a young blonde woman...?

Ma'am, a blue-and-yellow dress.
Have you seen...?

A blue-and-yellow dress.

Eugène!

Look!
What's going on over there?

François can't keep them right now.
How would he manage?

We... I can raise
my daughter's children just fine.

In Chalon? That far away?

Sorry, but that's impossible.

We could do it.
Right, Madeleine?

- Of course.
- You're like a son to us.

It's simplest if they come with us.

Three or five - what's the difference?
And they know each other.

We love them already.

Thanks, Suzanne.

If I take Gisou,
and you take the boy -

We mustn't separate them.

It's not that we don't want Gisou.

Joseph is right.

If you agree, François,
we'll take them both.

I'll be able to see them
every Sunday.

Even every weeknight, if I want.

You understand...

they're my children.

I know. It's awful.

I'm taking the kids on vacation
in early August.

- Who are they with?
- My brother and his wife.

We're going to the Loire.

- And then...?
- I'll come back.

I go back to work in September.
And you?

I'm here.

I'm happy and unhappy.

Think we can we put the radio on?

- Can I turn the radio on?
- Of course.

You.

You bought a table.

And a record player.

I've thought about you a lot.

The summer seemed so long.

I thought about you a lot too.

I still want to be happy...

if you're willing.

I'm afraid of taking
a place that wasn't mine.

I loved you both.

I miss Thérèse very much,
and I love you. That's all.

No, that's not all.

I'd like you to love my kids.

I've seen them.
They're nice-looking kids.

- Maybe you don't want to marry.
- That doesn't matter.

You're my happiness.
You and your life.

I want you.

But I don't like nighttime here.

I'll come by tomorrow after work.

I'll be here at 6:00.
It's still daytime then.

And how about Sunday?

We'll go to the woods, if you like.

Emilie...

I brought some wood.

Thanks, Gisou.

I'll make you a house.

I'll let you win them over.

I'm going for a walk.