Original subtitles

Vanessa!

Vanessa!

Vanessa!

Vanessa!

Vanessa!

Can't you just leave me alone?

You got some nerve, do you know what time it is?

-Oh, shit... -Now don't start bitching.

Well if you gotta...

Come on.

And what about me?

Go fuck yourself!

Hey...

Don't forget, 5 o'clock at the Abbey.

Super-Beastly boyfriend for her birthday AKA Une glace avec deux boules (Ice Cream with two dips)

Your friend Quester smithed out these subs for you!

For my daughter who is already 14, uh 14.5.

Are you leaving?

What about the luncheon?

And what will grandpa say?

Mama will explain it to you.

Won't you kiss me good-bye?

Mama!

Mama!

Mama!

Don't yell, I'm not deaf!

Papa just took off.

Well, what's going on here?

Are you having lunch or are you having a funeral?

Papa ran away with a mistress.

Yes, young flesh.

That drives them crazy.

The old studs.

Well, you're not going to just give up, are you?

So I bet...

in 8 days at the latest he will have had enough of his bed bunny.

If he believes, when he jumps on her

that it helps against his hair loss...

He will soon notice that she only sucks him dry.

We'll see how quickly he's back with his wife.

Here, drink this.

That'll dry the tears.

They're all the same. My god, you are stupid!

If you had listened to me,

and instead of playing housewife, you had hooked up with somebody,

You'd not be sitting around looking ashamed and he'd still be here.

He'd be a bastard still, but he'd be around.

That's Grandpa.

Grandpa!

Grandpa!

Papa took off with his bed bunny.

Good day, everyone.

Hello, George.

I'll bring it to the kitchen, OK?

OK

Howdy my darling.

Don't take it so tragically.

Well, men who never served in the army,

will end up as losers. I always said.

Hello there.

-It's the wrong knife... -Let me sit down first.

-It's wrong... -Then you set the damn table!

Stop arguing!

Tell me grandpa,

Hmmm?

Papa was never a soldier?

No.

Never.

There are no real men today, Mr. Albion.

In my perfumery salon, for example.

All just Nancy boys.

Well, Nancy boys are not just in your salon, dearest Julie.

What do you think they did in my regiment to get out of duty?

They mixed cinine in cigarette tobacco and smoked the stuff.

A toxic chemical.

In no time they got a high fever.

But they couldn't trick me.

Right, George?

Yes sir, Lieutenant Colonel.

Uh, didn't you provide white wine for the chicken?

Yes Papa.

Cheers.

Why did Papa leave us?

Does he no longer love us?

How do I know? Leave me alone!

What happens to us now?

Don't be so selfish. Better think of Mama.

But that's what I'm doing right now.

It won't be easy to find another man at her age.

What's he thinking?

Julie says men are stupid.

So we're probably smarter than them.

So we should find a solution.

I have an idea.

We kill each other.

Are you out of your mind?

And if Papa doesn't come back,

we'd have died for nothing.

No.

We have to make it clear to him that he's wrong.

So I'm listening.

We wanted to ask you to come back home.

Did Mama send you?

No. Mama has no idea about it.

Boss, hello boss, I finished the Peugeot....

Yes, but switch off your amplifier, the feedback is terrible.

Then do the little Renault, the shock absorbers are gone.

Oh, it's still a madhouse, you can't talk here.

I'll make a suggestion.

Let's go to the beach on Saturday, what do you think?

Then we can talk in peace.

Louis said you don't have a customer with you...

and since the matter is urgent,

Oh...

These are your daughters?

Yeah uh, Lorence and uh...

Lorence and uh, Vanessa.

Good day.

-It's about the check. -Oh, wait a minute.

Fill it out yourself, hmm?

OK

Thank you.

Goodbye ladies.

And please don't forget to bring the receipts, okay?

My dears, uh Miss Caquir works at the front office.

Is she your girlfriend?

-And at school, everything ok? -Oh yes, it's alright.

Anything else you need? Huh?

You could also write me a check.

And what for?

I'd like to get a transistor like this...

Well, you know that kind of Walkman.

Well, how much does it cost?

600 francs.

-600? -Yes, but with two headphones.

Ah yes, of course.

-Here. -Thank you.

600 francs, that's exactly right.

The Second Empire

has from 1852 to 1870, with a railway network of uh...

18,000 km in length, connected our cities to each other.

Which roughly corresponds to our current route length.

And recently our...uh...

Route network considerably, through the uh...

Through the...

Hand it over!

Sit down. With the introduction of super-fast passenger trains,

upgraded on the north-south link.

42,000 km of telegraph lines were created.

Here's a little anecdote.

"There are brain cells dying.” Very witty.

A farmer received a letter from his son in Crimea...

Vanessa what's the matter with you?

Nothing, why, what could be wrong?

Is it because of Alain?

It's not.

You don't want to tell me.

Nothing’s the matter.

So now you've witnessed a childbirth.

-Is she your girlfriend? -Miss Caquir works at the front office...

And I am sure you are very impressed.

Well before an incubation, a birth,

Conception must have taken place first.

And for that, in turn, a man and a woman must have had a sexual union.

Good, before you can have a child you have to go through that critical age.

That's called puberty. Who can tell me what puberty is?

When you grow up.

Good, and at what age does this happen?

-Between 13 and 14. -13 and 14.

Maybe a little earlier.

Uh, what happens then?

You transform.

Take your finger out of your nose, it's gross.

You can do it at home but not here.

Yes, one transforms, one changes.

But in what way?

I took a photo of it.

I figured that, okay?

I can sell you one.

How's this? I'll buy you a coke.

Done!

...saw her naked in the bathroom once.

And thereby...

Laredo.

Laredo, you're late again.

And knowing you, you have another excellent excuse.

Last week it was your uncle.

And who is it today?

My father, sir.

What about your father?

He died.

Died?

Laredo, tell your mother that I want to speak to her.

But she won't be able to come, sir.

So?

And why not?

She had polio when she was 8 years old and hasn't been able to get out of her wheelchair ever since.

A tragedy.

We'll catch up on all of that.

Today. 4 o'clock.

Story time.

And Lolo too.

4 o'clock.

-Smells fantastic don't you think? -Ladies, may I ask you to head to class up?

-Mr. Deni... -It didn't ring!

The bell is broken, so please ladies.

We've got three minutes yet.

-Your watch is wrong. -The time is 11 am. Too bad.

-Vanessa! -What's the matter now?

I’ve something to tell you!

And?

Julie says love is blind.

But lost love makes you see again.

Oh, Julie says a lot.

Yes, but sometimes she's right.

Look here,

Papa doesn't want to come back because of his bunny.

But if she cheats on him

then he will come back.

That's impossible.

I tell you, it’s 100%.

Fine. If you say so.

But first you have to find someone to sleep with her.

We have one.

Alain.

Lolo are you out of your mind?

Since he's in the army, I hardly see him anymore..

That's out of the question!

Look at all the duds here.

It was quite a bit of work to score a guy who had a moped.

You still have your whole life ahead of you.

But that is still no reason to let Alain jump on Papa's cutie.

-Oh man, you are jealous. -Bullshit.

-Do you want to marry him? -No, I do not think so.

Well listen. Then you can loan him out.

This small investment should be worth it to you.

I'm telling you, that's out of the question.

You are selfish.

But maybe there's another solution.

Brigitte told me her mother went to see her father's girlfriend.

And that might work.

Can you imagine Mama going to Maïté?

Mama, no...

But me!

She goes to the pool this afternoon, I'll meet her there.

I'll go too.

No. Grown women settle things among themselves.

Then she'll feel pretty lonely.

Whoa, the shower is crazy cold again.

Oh, are you still dating Luca?

Yes, but definitely not for long.

Why's that?

Oh, he's like a sea snail. That bugs me.

I think he's a great boy.

-Him? -Honestly, I think he's super.

Get in!

-Hello there. -Hello there.

Still sad?

It's alright.

Ok, now get in there. Oops.

Ahh.

Be careful. That water is slippery!

Don't slink off, I saw you lurking.

I was close by if you needed help.

Leave me alone. Go away!

That's a mistake, you'll see.

I don't want you here, got it?

But you don't care about that.

Get out or get your ass kicked!

You dumb goose!

Goose yourself!

Hello there.

Hello there.

I love the cut of your bathing suit.

Thank you.

Did you buy it here?

No, in Paris.

Ah, Paris.

Do you go often to Paris?

Now and again.

We were there with Papa last Easter.

We had great fun.

Do you love my father?

You get in the shower. right now!

Be so kind and wash your ears too.

Good Lord, that gets on your nerves.

Damn it, I'm not a goldfish.

What a slut!

She never said anything to me about that.

Mama!

Hello! I'm back.

Lolo...

Where are you?

Don't you think you're overreacting a bit?

Such a pig.

So what happened? What did she say?

She doesn't want to give Papa up.

That bitch. What did she say then?

Oh, things.

What things?

You wouldn't understand anyway.

Yes, I'm a complete idiot.

No, you're just too little.

Such crap, too little.

You think I don't know what it is, sleeping with a boy?

Yes you might know.

But there's a difference between knowing and doing.

Oh, and you don't just know it, you do it too?

For me it's something else.

Besides, it's none of your business.

If Mama finds out you're doing it with Alain,

then it'll hit the fan around here, my dear sister.

I thought so.

You didn't shower at all.

No, I'm just debating it.

So you debate it.

-I'm going to put you in the tub now. -Leave me alone, I'm not a baby.

Worse! You still have to be bathed at your age.

My patience is at an end. Come here now!

How long have you had this t-shirt on?

I have no idea! Hey careful, you're hurting me!

-Ouch, quit it! -I'll just go over to the train station.

Alain arrives at 08:13.

-Dinner is at 09:00 o'clock. -Ow!

Yes, I'll be right back.

No, please not that. It hurts!

Ouch, ouch, the water is way too cold!

Now finish it yourself.

Everything’s a battle here.

You could also clean up a bit. Good Lord!

Tell me Mama,

has Papa moved away forever?

I don't know, sweetheart.

But you want him to come back.

Yes of course, don't you?

Believe me Mama,

Papa will return.

Don't take it so hard, you have to trust me.

What do you think people in my regiment did to get out of duty?

They mixed cinin in cigarette tobacco and smoked the stuff.

Trouble-makers,

in no time at all they got a high fever.

Who does this?.

Who does this?

-Patrick. -Yes, Boss?

Gearshift ok?

It's fine.

Then Douval can pick it up today?

Yes, as promised, boss.

Hey Daniel.

Telephone.

She has a fever over 40°C.

Yes, I've already called Dr. Gilbert.

Of course I put her to bed.

Yes, but hurry up.

Cough.

Cough.

Lay on your back.

Does this hurt?

Yes, that's where it hurts.

Well, appendix of course.

-We'll have to operate right away. -But it doesn't hurt there!

I mean, not now. It's ok again.

And there, does it hurt?

No, no, it's ok again.

-Now almost not at all. -Uh-huh.

Well, we'll have to wait and see.

If the temperature rises again, call me immediately, I'll be on call.

Yes, I'll call you Dr. Gilbert, thank you very much.

I hope everything is fine.

Good night.

How are you?

-Fine. And you? - Oh... I'm fine too.

And I'm hungry now.

So honey, are you feeling better?

Yes.

I think it's great to see you both here together.

Well, now I have to take off again.

You want to go already?

Papa still has work to do. You have to sleep now.

No, no, not just sit.

-You know your way out. -Yes.

Get some sleep now, my darling.

Papa said Lolo has a fever?

Yes, a little over 40°.

Mmh, that smells like an exam coming up.

-I'll make you a nice strong broth. -Oh, yeah Mama.

Are you looking for this?

Give it to me now!

Yeah, my ass. First you lend me Alain.

Give that back right now, Lolo!

Lend me Alain, or I'll tell Mama.

Give it to me now, you little bitch!

You're a bitch. I'll tell Mama!

Shut you're mouth, understand?

Give it here!

-Bitch! -So what's going on?

What's this about?

-She started it! -She's up walking around!

Go to bed.

And you leave your sister alone! Don't you see she's ill?

That's enough!

Here, drink this my darling.

-Mama, I have to tell you something. -What my darling?

I love you so much!

My little...

Well, yes or no?

Well, I uh...

To be honest I don't know.

You're wearing a uniform. Women like that.

I don't particularly like it.

Don't you like Maïté?

-If Papa likes her, then you will too... - That's not the reason.

If it were that easy.

Taking her panties off, what's so difficult about that?

It's not a problem, have you done it before or not?

I believe you're chicken.

You're not gay, are you?

How does Vanessa feel about this?

My sister thinks the same as me about it. Family first.

Alain.

How many times have you fell over now?

19 times Mr. Dalbret.

At 20 you get a sticker. Let me know.

Mmh, Missy, you smell like love and the sea.

Oh, you have a pimple.

No, no please leave me alone, I'm begging you.

Then let me fix it.

-No, please Maïté... -Now don't be like that.

I won't hurt you.

You hearing this?

Yes, you say that every time.

Hey, you have very sandy hands.

With Mama he would have found it silly.

-Hold still. -Stop it. Or I'm going in the water.

Now you can interrupt.

-Papa. -Yes, what is it?

-Could you come, please? - Yes, of course.

Alain!

Maïté!

Come here. I'll teach you how to windsurf.

Careful now. Yes. Good.

That's how it works, yes.

So now stand up.

Stand upright?

Of course.

Should I head over there?

Don't you want to know how things are at home?

Yes, of course.

Well, Mama feels so-so.

It's how it feels when you're left behind after 17 years.

-I'd like to explain the reasons... -What reasons are there?

Oh, ...lots.

So many...

Look... I've tried again and again,

-I have tried. -I'm not angry.

-I just find it a bit idiotic. -Why idiotic?

You and Maïté, and the age difference.

I'm too old to do it?

You kept your sense of humor.

But you're not that young anymore.

You've already put on a belly.

If you think it's because of your looks, then you're wrong.

Because she's not in love with you.

She is in love with her security.

But at least you're together with a woman.

Even if it's not real, you're not all alone.

That applies to everyone.

Also for Mama.

What?

-Does your mother have a...? -Hey, you two. What are you keeping secret?

Shall we go back?

Already?

I have a party tomorrow and I don't like it here.

What a loser, my God.

Are you bored?

I'm not here to enjoy myself.

So what are you doing here?

I'm trying to think.

Hello Mr. Chardonet...

What are you doing there?

As a pharmacist, you sell thermometers, don't you?

That's good!

Stick one up your ass!

Guys don't overdo it.

Oh, these hard ass old farts.

Having trouble with Alain?

That idiot.

If you don't want him anymore let me know.

Hey, get your own man.

Hello Mr. Chardonet...

Good day sir. This is Commissioner Silberblick from the Department of Youth.

I'm calling you because we just arrested a gang of youth...

which harassed people with bogus calls, sir.

They confessed to us that you were among their recent victims Mr. Chardonet.

Now, for the record, I need to know exactly what they said to you.

Please?

You should put that... you should put the thermometer... Oh.

And when did the call come in? Tell me sir, do you remember the time?

Over 20 minutes ago?

I think you can take it out now!

Alain has been dancing with Silvia for a long time now, don't you think?

Mind your own freaking business!

Acting really jealous always works best.

This will cool you down a bit!

-Are you crazy? -Who're you trying to impress?

Come on, sweet cheeks.

-Hey, it's my turn. -No way.

-You're mine, got it? -Get lost you knucklehead!

Dude, go away!

-You shut the fuck up! -Hey...!

-You want to get smart with me... -Stupid asshole... -guys...

Christ! Walk away.

Let go of me!

Fucking asshole!

You stay out of this.

Get your hands off you fucking bastard.

Hey, come here. I'll show you!

Well, that happened.

Come on. I have to tell you something.

Now listen, listen carefully.

If we don't get Papa jealous through Maïté, then we'll do it through Mama.

And what does that mean in plain language?

We will get a friend for Mama.

A boyfriend.

-And that's your idea? -Sure.

Have you lost your marbles?

That did it. Alain is gone.

I don't care.

-Do you know what she's scheming? -What?

She says we should get Mama a boyfriend.

I don't think that's so stupid.

Ever since my Mama got a boyfriend, she's been a lot nicer to me.

And Papa, the joke would be on him.

Sweet!

Yes, that would sting him so much he'd come back again.

What do you think about it, a boyfriend?

If he's nice, why not?

And of course he has to be rich.

But not married.

A little more mature.

Tender.

Super manly.

Big, but not too big.

Yes, but with big eyes. I love men with big eyes.

Are you looking for one for Mama or for you?

Well for both of us. Or for all three of us.

After all, we have to like him too, right?

Shall we jump in?

Wouldn't be a bad idea.

We don't have bathing suits with us.

It doesn't matter, nobody's watching.

So let's jump in.

Come on, gang!

It's warm for sure.

Oh, nice, that feels good.

It could be warmer.

What's wrong, aren't you coming?

No, I don't feel like it today.

If Mama could see I took a bath, she'd be happy.

Oh, I completely forgot...

I saw Alain.

I told him what you said to say:

"If you think Vanessa likes you, you're definitely wrong my dear".

"You probably noticed she's going steady with Loran now".

And what did he say?

You should have seen his face, pale as a corpse.

But after all, it was his fault, right?

Personally, I would never have gone with your sister's plan.

I would've simply said: 'you're on your own, find someone else.'

There's a couple screwing down there.

No kidding?

-Yes, down there in the water. - That's hard to do.

Hey, what's up with you?

And not shy about it.

-Is it that what Julie always... -Shhh.

-She always calls canoodling? -Keep quiet and learn something.

Looks like fun.

Not bad, the guy.

Can you tell if he's wearing a wedding ring?

It's too far away.

No, you can't tell. You have to get closer.

Hey, sir!

Sorry to disturb you.

Hold on a second, I need to talk to you.

Hey, come over here.

Don't be embarrassed.

Are you insane?

Pardon us, we're just passing by.

=Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo on July 28, 1914

Namely by a student named Princip.

P-R-I-N-C-I-P

On July 23rd, uh...

Poincaré and Viviani found out upon returning from Russia.

On July 28, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.

Jean-Marie.

I know you're a monkey. Get off the stool.

For the first time since the Congress of Vienna...

The class bell rang, sir.

Europe is in a continental conflict... -Sir, the class bell rang.

I heard it.

Engaged in a continental conflict.

And so begins the First World War in Europe.

From which the continent...

demoralized...

and impoverished,

emerges.

Didn't you hear? The bell has just rang.

So I think the adults are all totally out of touch.

That's right.

-They don't have a clue what it's about. -Right. They're stupid.

-Hey, everybody! -Hi. -Hello.

Hello there.

Let me sit there?

Yeah OK, have a seat.

Thanks a bunch..

So?

Jean-Marie slinked up again today. I haven't spoken to him in 3 days.

Of course he asked why I wasn't talking to him,

but I blew him off, otherwise that'd be talking to him again.

Say, do you smoke weed?

If it weren't so expensive I'd be high all the time.

So you like it?

Yes, everything's so shitty what else is there to do?

Just like youngsters.

Vanessa

Do you have a thermometer at home?

Yes we have.

But I have to disappoint you, I won't stick it up my ass,

nor anywhere else, no matter how funny you find it.

Another disappointment.

You have a thermometer and don't want to use it.

She's spoiled, she already has a vibrator.

Tell me guys, how can you get the pill?

All you have to do is go to family planning.

If you don't dare, just ask an older friend. You got one?

I don't know.

Why don't you talk to your mother about it?

Forget it. If I told my mother,

she'd immediately start crying and tell my father.

And he'd slap me.

Don't you get along with her?

You don't know my mother.

If I were tell her that I want to sleep with Dominik, she would have a stroke.

Well, my Mama appreciates it.

She even took me to the gynecologist.

And how about you?

I don't have any problems either.

Vanessa, we mustn't miss the bus, or we'll get into trouble again.

Screw it. It is what it is.

Still, Mama wants us to be on time.

-Can't you just leave me alone? -Fine. But I'm going home.

Can't you just forget about me for 5 minutes?

5 minutes yes.

But not a minute more.

But sister , this'll cost you an ice cream with two dips.

Here, now get lost!

-It's always a game with your sister? -Ah, I hate her.

Nicole.

Nicole.

-Who's the chick? -Vanessa's cousin.

She works here in town. In an antique shop.

Hello there.

Hello to you, too.

How's work?

Good, thanks. I dug up something great.

-What is that? -Hang on a sec.

This is a tiara worn by the black maiden of Bouchefort.

Dates from the 18th century.

-Are you free now? -Yes.

Will you drive us home?

Isn't Lolo with you?

She's buzzing around here.

-Wait. I'll just get my bag. -Alright.

The illustrious court of the Gentlemen of Corbières,

has the great joy,

to solemnly induct into this circle today,

a master winemaker.

Which through the love of his land, his vines, and his wine,

has kept his youthful heart and fresh mind more than anyone else.

You François Dalbion belong with heart and soul to

this soil from Corbières.

Here, where vines and history are inextricably intertwined,

where every stone bears witness to a great past.

The chantry that gathers together men who believe in their soil,

and all that it produces.

finds you most worthy of membership.

And so we invite you to taste this wine, the product of our vines, so noble,

and to announce its virtues and quality to the world today and in the future.

Mr. François Dalbion

We hereby make you a knight of the illustrious court of the Gentlemen of Corbières.

-Hey listen guys. -What's up with you now?

He's here, the river guy. Look!

I recognized him instantly, I'll bet you anything.

Where then?

There, the one with the bottle.

He's got no wedding ring.

-Hey grandpa! -Yes?

-I need money. - Sure, I'll take another.

-And what for? -For Mama's birthday.

How much do you want?

I don't know yet.

You and Vanessa surely know what you're planning to give her.

-Who knows what they're thinking up. -A friend.

That's a good idea.

You can tell him, that 68-year-old...

We've hatched a great plot.

Ask Vanessa how much it costs.

-But you can't buy it. -Who says so?

Everything can be bought. You're dismissed!

-And that... -Grandpa says you can buy anything.

Did you tell him what it was about?

Of course.

Oh, come on.

Did Lolo really tell you we're going to buy Mama a boyfriend?

I told you we were going to buy Mama a boyfriend.

A what?

You said that would be a good idea.

I said that!?

Affirmative!

And that I should ask Vanessa how much it cost.

Oh, you can't buy a friend, my child.

-You said you can buy anything. -Well, almost anything.

Not everything. Not like that.

Grandpa you once said that money is the soul of warfare,

and I wage war by all available means.

You go introduce yourself and lay on the charm.

And now I'm dismissed! I'll go change my clothes.

-So Mr. Dalbion is your grandfather? -Uh huh.

That's good.

Maybe I'll do a broadcast with him.

I'm doing some interviews next week.

-Interesting. -Yeah.

My sister Lorence, this is Paul.

Paul Bertier.

Good day, Lorence.

Good day.

Haven't I seen you somewhere before?

-Uh, no. -You couldn't have.

She just came from Paris.

Paul is here to organize a private TV station.

Some kind of a pirate station.

Ah, a pirate.

I have seen you somewhere before.

That's impossible.

You know...

It's starting to piss me off, I'm always getting sucked into this crap.

-Do you know his girlfriend? -Yes

Your father wants something wild.

She turns him on, not my mother.

Well, your mother is also nothing to sneeze at.

My father always says he'd like to get it on with her.

That's a joke. It's like she lives under a rock.

Just look how she dresses.

Hey Vanessa, Vanessa!

Honestly, she frays my nerves, and someday I'll kill her.

-Hello Marie, how are you? -Hey, kiddos.

You going home with us?

No, we have to pick something up.

I'll come home around six. Tell Mama.

By the way, if the Paul thing is going to work,

we'll have to put in a bit of effort.

With all the fierce competition,

I'm afraid Mama will easily fall by the wayside.

What? What's funny?

Nothing. You are totally right.

So, we'll makeover Mama.

But who'll pay for it?

We can't hit up Papa for that.

Papa, no. But Grandpa..

Wilco, Grandpa.

I'll follow your orders.

Do you want to speak to her?

Ok, I'll do it. Kisses.

Take care.

Miss, my grandfather would like to speak to you.

Thank you. Hello?

Good day sir.

Certainly.

That's fine.

Thank you.

Goodbye Mr. Dalbion.

Have a good day.

-How do I look? -Super!

Honestly, great.

Grandpa will like that.

But the scarf makes her look too conservative.

Don't you think?

Have patience. We will transform her completely.

What are you doing to me?

Oh, how pretty you are.

-Is Papa here yet? -No Julie.

Howdy gang. Wow!

-The work of my daughters. -Great, huh?

Bravo sweethearts. I came because Monique quit me.

And I want you to replace her, you're a licensed cosmetician.

But I haven't worked in 17 years.

So? You don't have to be Elizabeth Arden to slap a facade on our housewives.

And making jam is not a new start in life either.

I don't know if I can jump in like that.

Believe me, my dear, cases like this there is only one remedy; work.

And before you sob into your sink, I'll take you out tonight.

-No, that's not possible, I can't... -Go along with her, Mama.

Say yes already.

Don't forget. We won't be here tonight.

We're going to the movies with Papa. And then sleep at his place.

Tonight we're single and out on the town.

To celebrate your fresh start. And of course the new job.

You look really great.

You really think so?

I'm your boss and I say so.

So, we'll shoot over to my place. I'll change, and we'll have a nice meal.

And then we dance. The night is ours.

Mama, no need to hurry home!

=Don't be too naughty!

Good evening, Julie. How are you?

Hello Gerald. This is Sarah, my friend.

A pleasure. I reserved a table for you.

I feel very strange being alone in a bar.

Well, I'm here, right?

-That's not what I meant. -Yes, yes I know, without men.

But getting guys is easy. All you have to do is clap your hands and they'll drop from the ceiling.

10, 15, 20. The big one at the bar. He's been watching you since we got here.

All you need to do is snap your fingers, and he'll jump.

They're all spring chickens here.

But only the seasoned chicken tastes good,

Experience trumps youth.

Come on, let's go dancing.

You go alone, I'll watch.

-Now don't spoil the game. -No. Later.

Listen. You'd really let me shake it alone?

May I have this dance?

No, she wants too. She's just being shy.

Excuse me?

I said, she wants to! She'll dance with you all night!

-I don't want to impose myself. -What did you say?

-I don't want to seem pushy. - You have my permission.

Hello Julie. Do you know Maïté?

Julia Richard.

'Know' is saying too much.

But I've heard a lot about her, Daniel.

-You're just precious, young lady. -Thank you.

Have you seen that over there?

It's great, isn't it?

I think it's a bit crowded here tonight. Let's go somewhere else. Come on.

Good night.

Excuse me.

Can you maybe take me into town? I was here with friends.

And now they left without me. They forgot me.

Well, that's not very nice.

Come on, get in.

I hope you're in no hurry, I've got to drop off my friend first.

No, not at all. Just so I catch my plane in the morning.

Ah, wonderful. Since you have time, we can drink another glass with Sarah.

-Oh shit. -What is it?

-My handbag. -Your bag is missing?

I guess I forgot it at the club.

You probably left it in the car.

I'm sorry, but I really need to go look.

Take good care of Sarah!

-You still know how to do it...? -Julie you are terrible.

I, I've already helped myself, ok?

Is that, uh, misaligned?

A lithograph?

There's a man in Mama's bed.

Are you sure?

Look for yourself.

Who is that?

No idea, but he's not ours.

He's a pick-up.

Seems to me, too.

You're awake already?

Bernard, my daughters.

Good morning.

-Sounds funny. -What sounds funny?

Sarah Bernard.

Come and sit down

Tea, coffee?

I'd like coffee if you don't mind.

When did you say your plane leaves?

Oh, there'll be another one, I hope.

I have to go to my hotel first anyway.

Ok.

Um...

Do you have a light?

No.

-You say the plane left already? -Yes Ma'am.

The gangway has been pulled in.

-Unfortunately, you're too late. -Okay, Thanks.

My pleasure, Madam.

-I still have two places. -That's wonderful.

-You only need one? -Uh huh.

-Your name? - Gutty Bernard.

-Gut..? -Gutty with a Y.

Gutty Bernard.

May I have your plane ticket? Thank you.

-Thank you and have a good flight sir. -Thank you.

It worked. I'm on the 10:40 flight.

-I would like to see you again -You know that...

That's not possible Bernard.

Yes, I know. We're not in Paris. In the provinces, it's about the good reputation.

Have a good trip.

Be well.

-And there.. -Thank you.

No, this belongs there.

You say something different every time. It was like that last time.

Now don't start arguing again.

A knife is still missing.

I'll get it.

-I'll be right back. -Then get going.

Mama, may I introduce you to Paul?

-A friend we invited. -Good day, Ma'am.

Hello Paul. How's the show?

Hi Lorence.

-That was good, huh? -Oh, yes.

-Will you be here long...? -Excuse me?

I mean, is your job here for much longer?

It depends on, um...

It depends on how things develop.

That is to say, you know why I'm here.

-They didn't tell you? -I have no idea, I really don't know.

I'd had enough. I was fed up with Paris.

And so I teamed up with a few friends to set something up.

A.., some kind of TV station.

-You drank too much. -A small TV station.

Well this was really good, I gotta say.

Just a small regional station.

Which we set up for local broadcasts here.

For you, Mama.

Kisses and all the best wishes for Mother's Day.

That's so sweet of you. Lolo.

-I'll take it. -Vanessa.

And tonight I'll wash the dishes.

-How about we take a photo? -Oh yes, that would be nice.

-Where's the camera? -Over there.

No please, Lolo don't sit down, stand up.

Yeah, OK.

Yes, but...

Vanessa, lean forward close to your mother.

So, yeah. Yes, good.

Good. Like that?

No, get a little closer. That's it.

On the count of three you blow out the candles. Ready.

One..two..three.

What's it doing?

Ah, here it comes. I'll take another one.

Hang on. I need to pull the flash out.

Yes, I think we can make it work that way.

Yes?

I just wanted to apologize because we were a bit surprised this morning.

You and this immature boy.

You would have preferred your friend Paul?

Oh yes, he's great. He'd be the man for you.

-And you know this how? -It's so obvious.

The way he looked at you.

Oh, you think so?

Well, what's up with my 1st daughter?

Mama?

Tell me about love.

Mama must tell you..

that she doesn't know much about it.

But I believe in it.

And Papa?

Papa, that's probably something else.

Weren't you in love with him?

No.

So then...

Did you get me without love?

You came very quickly. Very quickly.

And we had very little money, so

we gave you to grandma in Alsace.

Have you never been in love?

Oh there were many who chased after me.

But my father was always watching.

He said they wanted to marry me

because of him and his money.

But I told him: "I'm prettier than you."

I think the sexuality of their daughters is something frightening for fathers.

Why frightening?

I don't know why. All I know is that it scares them.

Hello.

Yes, OK.

I'll see you here in a bit. Ok.

Your father.

He says he'll be right over.

He's coming back?

Yes.

Have you heard the latest news?

Have you heard the latest news?

That Papa's coming back?

How do you know?

Because a good tactic always pays off.

No problem.

But no.

Listen... no, if I tell you.

But yes, I love you, I tell you.

I'll call you later, yes? Bye for now.

-Are you leaving right away? -Yes.

-Can you take me to school? -Mhmm.

-Lolo's not coming? - Not this morning.

-So I don't have to take the bus. -Uh huh.

Ready to go?

..And now Corin wishes you a safe journey. The time is 8:15 a.m.

Don't take it too fast. Drive safe.

I read your letter. What is this story?

But it is not a story. It is the truth.

Does your mother know?

Actually, I wanted to talk to her about it.

But she wouldn't understand.

Look, I'm 16 now.

And I want to sleep with Alain.

If only I knew, what do you like about this guy?

He's not like the others.

And besides, he's far too young.

No. Absolutely not.

But I'm also a bit scared, I'll admit it.

Yes, shall I...?

Should I make an appointment for you with Dr.,

-With Guilbert? -For what?

Because he's a gynecologist, right?

What does that have to do with it?

Have you read the books I bought you?

Listen Papa.

I'm talking about feelings

and you are talking about sex. That's not very encouraging.

What..., what do you expect of me?

My blessings or what?

So you know...

What?

My answer is no.

And here's Corin again. At 8:30 we'll hear the latest news of the day...

but first, these words from our sponsors.

I can't be seen in this car.

Scratches and dents everywhere. We're not in Paris here.

Uh, did he come?

Who do you mean, boss?

-The customer with the Alpine. -Yes, he's waiting in the back.

Listen up, Seniors. Are you interested in this?

The test for our last physics lesson.

-Yes, of course. -You bet.

100% guarantee of the correct answers.

How much?

30 francs.

-Are you...? -That's crazy expensive.

Expensive? Don't make me laugh!

It was 20 last month.

Everything's more expensive.

Vegetables, meat, milk, oil, gasoline...

-We'll just have to pool it. -Come on. - I still have 14 francs.

-Maybe I have something too. -I don't know if I have any change.

I only have large bills on me...

Oh, I don't think it's enough.

Give me a 50 Franc. I'll give you change.

-Here you go. - Even though it's a stretch.

-Ok thanks. But you get off lightly. -Hopefully it won't cost more next week.

No, but no more package prices!

Next time everyone pays for himself.

-Oh...-That's extortion! -Are you out of your mind?

You can kill yourself for all I care, but leave my husband alone!

Such a lousy bitch!

Daniel!

Daniel!

If your little bitch insults me again on the phone, then I cannot say what will happen!

How can one work here with all that noise?

Daniel answer me!

Has anybody seen my Walkman?

You wimp! Come face me like a man!

I don't want to show the whole calculation again in detail.

Because each of you found the right solution.

Which to be honest surprised me.

I conclude that you owe this progress to the attentive participation in my lessons.

Unless there is another explanation for it.

With young people of your type, whose cooperation often leaves a lot

to be desired, this is indeed gratifying but at the same time suspicious.

If everyone accomplishes it and the only diligent one in this class gets a bad mark,

at the least that's unusual.

Because Miss Veronicke usually gets pretty good marks.

So the question arises...

She was the only one who didn't pay!

...how to explain this unanimous and unique achievement.

How could this exam task be easy for you? A task that, in my opinion, is a difficult...

Sorry, the director asks that you go see the secretary.

Would you please supervise the class?

So what's going on? What happened?

Oh, you're crying.

Is it because of your parents?

I thought your father came back.

One day he comes and the next he stays away.

And then always there's quarreling, with tears and shouting.

I'm fed up. How can I study there?

And the exam is in 20 days. If I fail, I'll kill myself.

Kill your parents first. That's more fun.

Then at least you'll make headlines.

Anyway, it can't go on like this.

I have to find a solution.

-I'm sorry. I have to go again. -Yeah, I know, to your bitch.

It's business! How many times do I have to say it?

You can call it that!

Don't scream! The kid has to study.

Me scream? Who's screaming? If anyone's screaming, it's you!

Yeah, I think I have a right to!

Did she fake it for you again on the phone, the bitch?

I forbid you to speak of Maïté like that!

And I forbid you to jeopardize the future of my children with your filthy whore!

-That's... -You're crazy, aren't you!

And you're a dirty..., a dirty old man who only thinks of...

I've had it...!

You've had it! Had what? A twat?!

-Get the windshield, please. -Oh! It's you.

-Hello Lolo, how are you? - Well, surviving.

-What are you doing here? -Making big bucks, as you can see.

Ah, wonderful.

Put in 50 francs worth, please.

Your Mama doing good?

No, not really. Every day at home is a tragic opera.

That's too bad.

Yes. It's OK.

Here you go.

Ooh, thanks!

You know what it's all about, huh?

-That's all we needed! -Why, what is it?

His floozy.

-See you, then. -Same to you.

-Soon? -Huh?

-Will you see us soon? -Yes.

-Be good! -You too.

Lolo.

Could you clean my windshield?

-And what did she say after that? -My God, what could she say?

But don't ask what my father told Lolo. Wow!

Who's that? I'll go check.

It's Alain.

He wants to see you. He even brought a rose.

Tell him what to do with it.

No, tell him I'm sleeping.

You sure you're asleep?

Can't you tell? Snort!

So?

Of course he didn't believe it. But at least he pretended.

I'm supposed to give you this.

What's it like, the first time?

Papa thinks Alain is too young.

You know if somebody has done it, you can smell it.

Then I must have a cold because I don't smell anything, honestly.

I like to flirt with Alain.

When I think of Brigitte,

She dated François for two months without anything happening.

And one day she said to herself: "Now or never".

So she went to him with everything you need and stayed the night.

And the funny thing is from that day on,

her love for Francais was gone.

They soon broke up.

And today she'd rather she hadn't slept with him.

She thinks she lost too much of herself.

Of course you change.

You become a different person.

You kind of lose yourself.

You have to distinguish between love and sex with someone.

The first time, do it with the man you love.

Or at least you think you love.

You want to prove it to yourself.

But it's not for fun.

There's nothing fun about it, not the first time.

Then you gradually learn.

You learn to tell the difference.

I've always wondered why..

why our parents don't help us cope with that better.

May I help you, sir?

Uh, I'd like a l'eau de toilette.

For men.

No, I don't like that.

Uh oh. Now I can smell nothing at all.

Don't you have something else? Actually I don't know myself what I'm looking for.

This is something for you.

A little musky.

'Azzaro for men'.

'Azzaro for men?' Not bad.

Please tell me, is Sarah here?

She has a client.

Ah, I understand.

So I'll take this then.

Uh, what does it cost?

We'll put it on a monthly bill.

What am I supposed to make of that?

Or you can clean out my shop and buy it in bulk.

All right then. Good.

Next time I'll come with a truck.

Thanks a lot. Bye now.

See you later.

-Alright, we'll think about it. Thanks. -Yes, please. Goodbye, folks.

Are you looking for something specific?

No..Uh, is Vanessa here?

-Do you want to speak to her? -Mhmm.

-I'll get her. -Thank you.

Your sister told me that you were here.

What do you want with me?

I'm not sure.

To be honest, I don't know myself.

You once asked me if I love your father.

It's strange.

At the time I didn't know the answer to that.

At first it was just a game.

And suddenly something happened. I don't know how either.

But it happened.

You might think it's because of the money.

Of course one needs money too, but I need more.

I just need him, you know?

That I can feel his presence.

I am so unhappy.

I can't live without him.

Oh my god, I'm played out.

It's good being in the fresh air.

Oh, your mother called last night.

You'd already gone to bed.

She wanted to know if you were alright.

She was very restless.

She's very attached to you.

Well what am I supposed to do?

I don't know. Try to understand her a little bit.

Don't just judge.

I don't judge anyone.

But of course you judge her.

You judge your father for getting a girlfriend.

But then why did he come back anyway?

This bond between parents cannot be broken that easily.

18 years married,

-That's a whole life. -You can't call that life.

With not a spark of love.

Life doesn't have to mean love.

Hello.

-Hello there. -You good?

I'm alright. Did you see who just walked away?

Yes. Paul.

-How's it going at school? -Not too bad.

Two weeks to go.

I'm really scared.

You'll do it.

I'm not worried about that.

Vanessa.

I want you to come home.

Oh please, Mama.

Let's not start that again.

Asking your daughter to live at home with her parents, that's probably not too much..!

You call that living? Surely you don't really believe that!

I'm fed up with this constant griping.

Selfish! You are nothing but self-centered!

And what about you? I have problems too.

I have to take my final exam. But you don't care!

And Papa doesn't give a fuck either.

No one cares!

You don't give a shit if I break down because of your constant fighting.

So hear this; going back is not happening.

Don't forget you're still a minor.

You want to threaten me?

Do whatever you want.

For all I care, go to the youth welfare office.

It's all over between us. I didn't choose you.

When you're unhappy, everything sucks!

And you piss me off. Yeah, you piss me off!

Then get lost, you piece of shit!

Yes, please?

Where?

But I...

Yes, I'll come.

What is it?

Maïté had an accident.

An accident? What kind of accident?

Suicide attempt.

Daniel you will not go to her.

Don't make me mad.

-Let me go now or I'll... -Or you'll what?

Do you want to slap me?

Oh, what an idiot I was, a complete idiot.

Daniel I warn you, if you leave now,

you don't need to come back.

Is it supposed to be like this, this constant come and go?

We're not a hotel.

Hey, I'm talking to you!

Let them deal with it. It's not my problem.

Well, it's not as simple as that.

What about you? You come and go.

You do the same thing.

I wonder if trying to get them back together was a mistake.

What gives you that idea?

You can see they don't love each other. Worse, they hate each other.

I think it's better for them to live apart.

Before their hatred grows beyond limit.

Maybe you're right.

Not maybe. 100%

So if I understand you correctly,

It is better for them,

and for us that they divorce?

Hat's off to you. So at last you got it?

Has it finally clicked?

Go on now. I have to work.

..Agreed. We'll talk on the phone tomorrow.

Yes, me too. Goodbye

Who was that?

Your friend Paul.

We've been meeting a lot in the last few days.

What? And how am I here and not know anything about it?

Now, now. Is my sweetie annoyed by it?

You know Mama, Julie says men are fools.

But I think Julie isn't always right either.

And some are cute.

Such as Paul, huh?

I thought this might be a bit more filling than roses.

Paul, you got it right again.

It's no big deal.

Hey. Lift your side, yeah?

Can I help?

Yes. Could you move that chair over there, please?

OK.

You hear that? Mama can laugh again.

Vanessa.

Vanessa.

Hello.

Hi.

-Have you seen your father yet? -No.

-He's dancing back there. -What?

-With Maïté. -Papa dances?

Well guys, I have to see this.

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