UP, DOWN, FRAGILE
Friday, July 15th, 11:10 p.m.
You're trying to fool me.
What's wrong? I can't take a leak?
Give me the money.
What are you talking about?
I want my share Robert. We agreed half and half.
I saw what he gave you. I know what's mine:
One grand. You have them, so give them.
Don't touch me!
You'll get your cash but I need respect.
I'd have given it anyways.
Right.
What's wrong Ninon? Where are your manners?
You weren't like this at first.
At first I had fun. At first you were straight.
I don't like to be taken.
I don't need you.
You think so?
Want me to prove it?
I said you'd have your dough.
I want it now.
I'd have given it.
Please...
A coke and whisky. Thanks.
Yeah, things change, you see.
No, wait... -What do you want with my girl?
Hello. -Hello.
An ice cream please. -Single or double?
Double. -Double.
What flavor? -Vanilla, chocolate.
I have no more chocolate. -Vanilla, coffee.
Thanks. -Thanks.
Thanks.
See you. -See you.
Yes?
Louise Leuven. -Of course... Hello Miss.
Your luggage arrived, it is in your room...
The key... -Thank you.
And the rocking chair? -Yes, Miss.
Well, sixth floor, the lift is right there.
If you need anything...
Please call anytime. -Thank you.
It's me again, I'm still hungry.
You want a hotdog or a crepe?
A hot dog.
Well, five minutes... time to heat it.
A little mustard and it's done.
Good.
Mr. Paul. -Good day.
How are you today?
It's been two or three days.
Where were you?
You look weak.
Haven't I seen you somewhere?
I feel I know you...
You come here often?
No, I didn't see you here...
It was further...
Much further back...
How long ago?
Your hot dog?
May I speak to Mathis Leuven?
He's in a meeting, can't be disturbed... is it urgent?
Yes, pretty urgent, His daughter Louise.
His daughter from Paris? Yes, his daughter from Paris.
Hold on, Miss, I'll connect you right away.
Louise, my little angel, Where are you?
I'm very anxious...
Why did you leave the clinic?
I'd have wanted to be there...
Calm down, papa... I'm fine I took a hotel room.
I don't want you to live in a hotel...
No one came for you?
I don't know anyone anymore...
And Simon? He didn't come?
This hotel is very nice...
Simon... It's been five years...
Come with us...
With me.
So when are you coming?
I'll stay here a bit. A few days.
I'll go see Aunt Martha...
Louise, Martha is dead.
Louise?
We didn't want to tell you... She died two years ago...
She left you her house It's your inheritance...
Now I'd like to see you come back...
I need some time...
To be alone... I need some time.
My poor darling...
These five years were the longest in my life...
The darkest...
It's so nice to hear you... my little angel
You talk like an adult...
Take care and don't forget what Dr. Berger said...
Papa.
Be very careful, darling...
I'll leave you now. I'll call back...
Give me the hotel number...
Hotel Kléber, 44 05 75 00.
And your room number? -627.
Where's Aunt Martha's house? It's been ten years.
Call my secretary, she'll give you the details.
A kiss.
I big hug my little one... I'll call tomorrow.
Do you need this album?
No.
I don't know what I need.
You know, I don't know who I am.
I'm an adopted girl.
When I was little, I was ashamed.
I was "adopted"...
It's an ugly word: "Adopted".
It's a label.
Like orphan, a victim.
Words one never gets over.
I prefer: "Social Services".
I come from the Social Services
In fact you could be my mother.
Excuse me, I don't know what got into me.
Excuse me.
Thank you. Miss Leuven?
There is something for you. -Thank you.
Yes, I'm calling about the ad in "France Soir"
Yes...
For the sales woman job, yes.
It's already taken?
Well too bad, thank you. Goodbye.
"Quick n’ Well"? Hello.
I'm calling about the ad in "France Soir".
Yes the ad for the delivery job.
No, but I... I could do it, yes.
I've already driven a moped, yes...
I know the streets of Paris very well, yes.
For a month?
Until the 15the of August? Fine.
Very well, I'll come now.
Thank you very much. Right away then goodbye.
Hello.
Do you recognize this house?
Of course, I recognize it... Why do you say that?
You look surprised...
Well, I don't know who you are!
Not frightened I hope.
No, you don't frighten me at all.
Here, it's as if time stopped...
I remember a house with a pile of things.
As a child... -You have a good memory...
I'm not at all amnesiac!
Here... it's a Coromondel table.
A pretty rare piece. 17th - 18th century.
Martha had two cats.
One is keen on music... the rhythm... have you seen him?
No I've only seen you...
The neighbors give them food. The other is wild.
He never appears to strangers...
It's like being in the country...
This onw, Martha was quite fond of...
I never knew why...
That was her great grandfather's passion
Octavius.
He thought himself an explorer.
Octavius, that is.
What's this?
It's a romantic piano...
Chopin played on the same.
I remember a black concert piano.
The "Pleyel", yes. She had to let it go.
When I was small she'd play...
"Beautiful girl ragtime", Know it?
He's tired.
This is the cats' doing.
A calamity...
By the way, what's your name? -Roland.
Roland Lefébure, A friend of your Aunt Martha.
Well, an acquaintance...
Well...
Goodbye Louise. I must run...
I'll see you to the door. -No, I know the way.
Here.
Thanks.
You owe me an extra coupon.
It's not that heavy. -Not heavy but bulky.
Alright.
Because you're new.
Here. -Thanks.
Goodbye. -Goodbye.
Hello. -Hello.
What is it? -It's the package.
Not too soon.
I did what I could.
Could you sign here please. -Yes.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Good day. -Goodbye.
Henry?
I got a card from Nemours.
Henry?
Why don't you answer when I call?
I'll read you the letter.
"July 21st 1994. My Darling:
We're sorry...
...you don't write us.
Just a word, a sign.
It's not hard.
Your father sends you a kiss and me too. Tenderly.
Your parents who love you.
PS:
How's Henry?"
You see? They think of you.
I'm a bad girl.
I didn't write to mom and dad.
You know...
today again... someone told me...
...that I reminded him of somebody.
Fourth time in ten days.
Something is catching up with me.
Yes, I promise. I'll write to them.
Stop staring at me, I told you I'd to it.
So Ninon, how it's going?
I feel I'm flying.
I'll wait for you in 5 minutes...
Yes, Judith, hold on...
I'll wait for you in an hour.
Judith, for you it's "AGFA".
Lise, close that box, you're doing it on purpose.
Not on purpose, I never know where I hung the keys.
In front of you, on the window.
"AGFA", 26 rue des Plantes in the 14th...
... and then to Acti. -Hello!
Rue de Alouettes, 31.
Hello! I have something for you, Estelle.
How's business?
Here and there. Rather there than here.
Between here and there you find yourself.
You too.
Who is he?
It's Roland the boss next door.
He's nice.
You look serious when you say that. -Well, yes, I am serious.
One better be with Estelle.
I also like to move...
I'd like to go dancing tonight.
Do you know a club? -You must know one.
Not many... actually no.
Hello?
Yes, fine.
There's "Sarah Saloon", it's fun. Sometimes there are cute men.
I'll give you the address, if you want.
It's fine.
Fine music, Sarah's Fine.
You know her? -A little, like everyone.
She's nice.
For you everything is fine. -Not everything.
"Sarah Saloon", yes.
Lise, telephone!
Hello?
Alright.
Ninon, a client for you.
32 rue au Dragon.
Will you take me?
TALLER
TALLER "ROLANDECOR"
All right today? -Yes.
Watch it, it's fragile. -It's for tonight.
What owes me the pleasure?
Where you looking for this?
Thanks, I looked everywhere. I lose everything.
Shouldn't have come, a simple call...
On the contrary. Any occasion to...
...go out.
It's big...
I'll show you.
You're wording -No, I'm pretending.
I'm on their backs. They do everything.
Today you're in my place.
I love being a guide.
The wall of water for the "Flute".
Look.
We have to gather the water.
And the test of fire?
We're working on it. The visit continues.
Here are the artists.
Show me.
Yes.
The pulleys on a scale at two, Thomas.
That will be the bridge?
It's not a bridge, it's a window
In that case...
The most interesting is above. -I don't want to disturb.
I'm delighted.
This is me.
My office.
Here is where I think.
Yes, I might stay until two, three in the morning.
Once there was a break down...
Denis! What's this circus?
What did I say about this column?
Roland?
Can I see you for a minute?
Excuse me, it'll only be a second.
You found it.
You look happy with that boy.
I'm indiscreet.
It's not a theft, I must say.
Rather an involuntary acquisition.
Come, I'll explain.
Up there, behind, it's the accounting office: Hell.
Here it's a paradise.
It's a model...
...for Montpellier.
And the tree. The tree of wisdom.
I'm waiting for the snake.
Recognize them?
Yes it's the table in the sitting room.
You want to buy it back?
You weren't aware?
I was away.
This one I had to pay.
I thought your aunt would never give in.
I adore it.
The photo was in it.
This is also yours.
No, it's now mine.
You never danced? I thought...
You're right, your secrets...
Keep them.
Come and see, this is the nicest.
Paris, a while back.
You scared me.
It's nothing.
It's because it's high.
Hello yes, Quick 'n Well?
Rue de Passy, 3rd left Rue de Raynouard, 4th right.
Fine. - It's for me?
A package for Passy.
50, very well. The door code?
A184, ground floor... end of courtyard.
I think I have everything.
Thank you.
Listen, Estelle.
Yes, excuse me could you repeat, please?
Lise.
What did I say about the box?
Ninon, rue de Vignes, 50.
What does this mean? - What does what mean, madame?
Alright, thank you. Good bye.
There was twice as much a while ago.
I had nothing to do with it. -What do you mean?
Yes, who is it?
It's your neighbor, what are you listening to?
What?
What are you listening to?
I'm looking for the station. I can't find it.
Yes, but the song?
What song? -The one we just heard.
I'm not listening, I'm looking.
Well, excuse me.
Behind me there's nothing.
As if I had no past.
A real black hole.
As if my legs had no feet.
Ida has no feet, Ida has no feet.
Ida has no mom.
Ida has no dad.
Ida has a cat.
Henry the cat,...
Who doesn't care what I say.
Ida has no boyfriend
But Ida...
But idea has ideas .
Thank you. -Thank you, good bye.
Your cash, hurry!
Stop! -What are you doing?
Are you alright?
Goodbye, sir.
So this guy starts insulting me...
...and I reply:
"Watch it buddy or else".
You see his face...
Well I have to sing, see you later.
I'll do anything...
...to find you again,...
...to see you...
...and to hold you...
...by my heart, broken...
...when I lost you...
...when I lost you.
to see you...
...one more time. -Dance?
...Hold you in my arms.
One more time again...
...Mine again,...
...My lost love.
But you look so much...
...like the bum before.
after the same lures.
and you dream of joys...
...which the stranger will give you...
...with the same pretty smile...
...which damned me.
You will cry like me.
I'd do anything to find you again...
...to see you
...and to hold you...
...by this heart which was broken...
...when I lost you.
See you...
...one more time.
Hold you...
...in my arms.
one more time...
...To have you,...
...my lost love.
My love...
...lost.
Thank you, thank you.
Thank you, maybe later.
Hola -Hola.
You like it here? -Yes, you're right, it's nice.
You won't see me again, Estelle fired me.
But you didn't...
She doesn't know.
She says it's my fault... it's a bit true.
It's not true.
It's dumb.
But between the moment I left...
...and you came in, barely two minutes went by.
The one who did it had an eye.
It's really bad luck.
What are you going to do?
I don't know.
I'm disappointed.
I liked Estelle.
And I liked the joint.
Excuse me.
Are you following me?
You don't believe in chance? I do.
You don't look happy to see me.
I don't know what to believe.
The evenings off to a good start.
It's over for me.
You're leaving already?
I'm beat
Take care of little Lise, she needs it
Hello.
Same as usual? -Yes, please.
I'll start heating it.
I don't know what you did to Mr. Paul...
...It was very odd after you left.
As if he'd seen a ghost.
I also have a strange thing.
I hear a song on the radio...
...I'm sure I know it.
It's in my head.
I don't know from where, maybe my childhood...
...maybe even before, before my birth.
I read something in the paper:
Babies hear in the mother’s womb.
What do you think?
I don't know, if it's true, my kids...
I'm sure my mother sang that song when she was pregnant.
There.
Could I have a little napkin? -What?
A little napkin... -I forgot the mustard.
Hello? Papa, it's you.
So how are you?
We haven't talked in three days.
I tried to reach you, you're never there.
What are you up to? How are you my little angel?
Your dizzy spells?
It's nothing.
I like Paris, you know.
I like Aunt Martha's house.
Even the stairs, if I'm by the wall.
You didn't see Bellargent? -I don't feel like it.
I want to meet new people.
Are you eating well?
You should have balanced meals.
Tea and cookies.
You should gain some weight.
See the nutritionist I talked about.
Louise? Hello?
What's happening?
You're not along.
I'm alone. With my hair all wet.
You'll catch cold.
Dry your hair, and go to hairdresser next time.
Kiss, dad, I'll call back.
I'd tell you...
...the story of the cat who goes out on his own...
...for the thousandth time.
Dry your hair. I'll call back tomorrow.
Bye.
Come for a drink Ninon, my treat.
No time go without me...
I won't go without you. Don't be a snob.
I'm in a hurry, I have a date.
No kidding! -Have fun.
Don't worry.
Hello.
Hello, looking for someone?
Yes, Mr. Roland, for Ninon Courtois.
Yes.
He's not in his office. Maybe in the painting dept.
Thank you.
You frightened me...
To each his turn.
Well, I wanted to apologize.
For what?
I don't know what you think of me.
Do you really care?
Don't pretend, it's annoying.
You look disturbed.
I am disturbed. -What is it?
You know very well.
If you care, I'm also disturbed.
I disturb you?
Your close and distant.
Here you're close, there you're distant
I'm not use to playing without know the rules. -That's what disturbs you?
I don't know...
...who you are... -Shut up.
Be frank...
Frankly...
It was well dealt, I enjoyed it.
I'd be partial to... -To blackmail, is that it?
You'd do that for me?
We're both disturbed.
"Disturbed" it's a ridiculous word.
Totally ridiculous, "dis - tur - bed".
Dis - tur - bed. -Dis – tur - bed.
I'm flustered.
You're flustered?
I'm very flustered. -Flustered and disturbed.
You kissed me. -You regret it?
I'd do it again. -Do it again.
Don't know if it's "yes" or "no".
Don't know if it's "no" or "yes".
Don't know anything, let's wait.
Let's wait along...
...the yes and no.
please come let's dance.
It's swell.
Don't swell.
Please. -It's private.
I'd like to see...
...Alfredo García.
Lead her.
Excuse me. -It's private.
The woman who just went in.
You're with her? -No, but...
Sorry
This way please.
Good evening, Miss...
You are Alfredo Garcia? -Absolutely, and you are...?
Louise Leuven. You left this card at my hotel.
It's not my writing...
But I'm delighted to meet you. -Do you know me?
Not yet.
Since you've come here...
...I hope you'll be a regular now.
Who could have left this card?
Someone who wanted us to meet.
You're a singular young woman.
Eyes of jade all the time reflected in them...
Life has strange means.
Subtle relations with death...
Agreed?
I don't know.
Yes, we agree.
I have an old aguardiente. May I offer you a glass?
Unless you're "abstinente".
Abstinente, aguardiente... It rhymes!
Thanks.
Just a bit of...
...cool water for the lovers.
Two cookies...
...dipped in coffee
and none,...
...not even the phone,...
... distracts them.
Resting...
...on a cloud of crumpled sheets...
...alone,...
...light years away.
The streets,...
...and the rest...
...fade...
...far away.
Nothing can be done...
...for the castaways
riding...
...the great wave,...
...which rocks them...
...to mysterious isles.
without a craft,...
...without a raft...
...without leaving land,...
...the castaways wander.
Nothing,...
...they need nothing at all...
...or maybe just a window,...
...only...
...to say it's night already...
...day already.
Nothing can be done...
...the castaways,...
...want to be...
...lost at sea...
...to find...
...the mysterious isles.
without a craft,...
...with a raft,...
...without leaving land,...
...the castaways wander.
without a raft,...
...without a craft,...
Why, why does it...
...do this to me?
I'm stupid!
I make you laugh?
If I make you laugh, tell me.
What are you doing here?
I'm thinking.
So...
Thinking of Robespierre's wig.
Strange, huh?
Since I left the clinic everything's strange.
It's normal after five years. -No, it's not the changes...
The bottle caps, things like that...
It's the people.
I don't know what they want from me.
What people?
You for instance.
You hang around me... like around a pole
You're no pole.
Thank you.
So what's your problem?
Your friend on the photo...
Simon?
Was he an acquaintance or more?
You don't want to find him?
He must be married, a doctor with kids.
So it wasn't that serious
You see, you try to get me on to something else.
Not at all.
Then I'm crazy.
I have a problem, but not with you.
Is it indiscreet to know with whom?
Did you like the "Backstage"?
I didn't know what the owner wanted.
Alfredo? I'm not surprised.
Even I, who's know him for so long.
Is he your problem?
I'd rather keep quiet.
Is he into something fishy? Traffic?
Traffic is not the word.
A gang?
A gang doesn't mean much.
A band?
A band, it's too much.
How should I say it? A club?
A club, if you wish.
A club... it doesn't sound fishy.
Depends on what type of club.
You mean something disgusting?
Disgusting would be banal.
Terrifying?
Deadly?
You are very nosy.
Of course, I'm interested.
I know a bit about death.
What are you watching?
The moon has the face of Robespierre.
You know what that means?
It means it's past my bedtime.
Tell me what you know of Alfredo.
It wouldn't be a favor.
Goodnight. Don't dream.
"Quick 'n Well", hello?
What address?
6 Dominican Republic Square,
1st floor court..
in fifteen minutes.
Dedé?
6 Dominican Republic Square. -Stéphane.
1st floor court. -An urgent errand for Mr. Roland
One second I'm cleaning a spark plug. -Hurry.
Leave it, I'll take it.
I'm faster with my rollers. -As soon as you can, hurry.
Thanks.
Hello.
Thanks.
Haven't we met before?
Yes, at the "Backstage".
Goodbye. -Goodbye.
Can't you watch out!
Why are you looking at me like that?
You also want to know who I look like? Answer: No one!
May I pass? Thank you.
Jean-Luc.
Thank you.
Miss...
I'm terribly sorry to bother you. But you might shed some light.
I'm looking for a work on renaissance railings and balconies.
Is it for "Romeo and Juliette"?
Who's the publisher?
It's an English book, I don't know the title...
...nor the author's name, the publisher's even less...
Well let's see, come with me.
You don't care about having parents.
I have some and at the same time I don't.
My parents love me, I know.
I love them too.
Thanks to them I'm not in the bin.
They're not my real parents.
Real or not, I shouldn't care.
But I do care.
I can't stand not knowing who I resemble to.
And this nose...
Who's nose is it?
And these eyes...
Who's eyes are they?
And this mouth...
Who's mouth is this?
And these shoulders...
And these breasts...
And this ass...
Who's ass is this?
Dreams of friends...
...piled under my bed...
...along the years,...
...along the night.
Leaning where chance will...
...the simple life I love...
...I make do with reproaches...
...while waiting for better days.
Dreaming under the charms under the chestnut tree...
...of pretty Paris we're only passing by.
Our random errors why regret them?
I won't tangle.
All I want...
...for the moment...
...is in your eyes it's not wicked.
I've gone through...
...darker skies.
Lighter today, no bad intentions...
...I sing out.
Dreaming under the charms under the chestnut trees...
...of pretty Paris, we're only passing by.
Our random errors why regret them?
I won't tangle.
Dreams of friends...
...piled under by bed...
...along the years,...
...along one's life.
If I look carefully you have some gall.
What did I do now?
Nothing yet. I'm waiting for what follows.
I wonder what you think I might do?
Without warning, disguised as the wind.
You're the specialist in disappearing acts.
And the other day? When you changed partners.
You dump the blonde... Roses for the brunette.
Yellow roses.
Why not red roses while you're at it?
It's not at all what you think.
What then? -It's not that way.
You can be anyway you want.
This girl, her name is Louise.
It's a miracle, in a coma for five years.
Marvelous.
She doesn't know, I have a problem with her.
As with a sleepwalker... on a roof.
What problem?
You wake them, they fall. You don't they also fall.
Can you be more precise? -Precisely, I cannot.
Fine...
...I don't care.
But if she must fall... let her fall.
Dilemmas, you've never had any?
What does that mean? -Nothing.
Something else?
If you have something to say, say it.
I have a problem with Louise, not with you.
Charming.
I don't know what else to say.
You really are charming.
I don't want to pass you by.
I know better first than later.
Like a wilted flower,...
...sentimental fare...
...had to settle...
...I have to close the trunks.
It hurts like hell.
I did nothing wrong.
I don't know well.
Between you and me.
This half smile is not becoming.
Sadly or carelessly,...
...I'm afraid we have no choice.
Even if it's a pity,...
...even if it's a pity,...
...we'll forgive each other.
Closing my trunks...
...it hurts like hell.
I did nothing wrong.
I know nothing,...
...nothing,...
...nothing.
Hello. -Hello.
Thanks for the flowers.
Nice little hotel.
Still not moving to your aunt's?
I need a transition.
I miss my aunt's dressing table,...
...I'd like to buy it back.
I'd rather not. I'm pretty attached to it.
Is that why I came?
No.
May I get you something?
I'll have a whiskey.
So?
Alfredo.
The owner of the "Backstage".
I won't let you go until I find out what he does.
Why do you want to know what nobody should know?
Maybe because I'm not anyone.
Maybe because I'm not even sure I'm here.
Maybe too many maybes.
The way you talk...
anyone would like to know.
Forget anything said of Alfredo.
Just words one after the other...
influenced by the moon, Robespierre.
Excuse me.
My little angel,
I hope I'm not bothering you. -No, Papa.
No, stay.
Are you alone?
Listen,...
...If you're strong enough to come and kiss me this weekend...
...I'll arrange for a prepaid...
No, Papa, I can't come.
I still need some time.
I miss you very much you know.
I kiss, I'll call back. -A big kiss.
It was my father.
I gathered.
So, Alfredo, you said anything. Why?
Maybe not anything.
But I may have the right to tell you.
Here we go again, you're unbearable.
It concerns my life and even yours.
You're making fun of me. Your story is a soap opera.
Reality can sometimes look like a soap opera.
You're life is threatened? By Alfredo?
I didn't say by him.
By whom? By what?
By the club, that famous club?
You're not dumb.
I want to go.
Not dumb, but nuts.
Have me get in. -You'll regret it.
I have nothing to regret.
In any event, I don't believe you.
As you wish.
Promise?
Will you fix that?
At your own risk.
Don't complain after.
You spoke of me? -Keep quiet, and do what you're told.
Wanted to know what's in the cards, they'll be dealt.
They're there? -It hasn't begun.
What do you mean "dealt"? Is this some kind of dive?
From now on keep quiet.
Good evening, Sarah.
Good evening everyone.
We can begin.
Most of you, those who were lucky enough...
...should I say unlucky to remain...
...you know the rules.
Roland told me about your case Miss.
I admire your determination.
You deserve to be part of our society.
The only society...
...which cannot have permanent members.
You are very brave.
Sarah.
I'll explain...
it's the simplest card game in the world.
I deal and whoever gets the ace of spades...
...well, he's the first to go.
Whoever gets the ace of clubs...
...he or she has the fearsome privilege...
..let's say,...
...to expedite him.
You understand?
Ace of spades, ace of clubs.
We're ready?
I want to leave.
Too late Louise. Only by the rules...
I'll deal.
There is no stranger sensation...
This is my ninth game. I'm still here.
Second round.
Dear friend, courage.
Louise, I understand you're troubled.
It's always hard...
...the first time.
These youngsters will lead you, escort you.
Tell you where and when.
Don't disappoint them.
Understand?
And you gentlemen...
Sarah, she you next time...
You know the date.
Good luck, Louise.
How I envy you.
When he gets there...
Don't miss him.
I'll try. -No trial.
You'll succeed Or else... we never miss.
You'll see it's not that hard.
Go ahead.
Don't shoot.
Don't shoot!
You're dead?
I don't know. I don't feel anything.
I should have a hole on the forehead.
No, I don't see a hole.
I'd be dead on the spot. You shot me between the eyes.
No.
Give me that, they're blanks.. -Don't come close!
Go away! Don't touch me.
Are you sure you're well?
No, I'm not sure.
I'm not sure of anything.
Except...
...I no longer have fear of heights.
I'm cured.
Excuse me, what's that song?
I thought you knew it. -No, can you tell me?
It's an old tune...
...when I was in my twenties, maybe earlier.
It was on the radio this morning.
But who sings it?
I don't remember.
It's so far...
I do anything...
...to find you.
No, I don't see.
Excuse me, I'm in a hurry.
Wait.
It's a matter of life and death!
Please.
The lyrics. At least the lyrics
"I'd do anything to find you,...
...to see and to hold you...
...by this heart which was broken,...
...when I lost you".
"I'd do anything to find you,...
...to see and to hold you...
...by this heart which was broken,...
...when I lost you".
"I'd do anything to find you,...
Funny place for a picnic.
You don't sleep here?
We've already met, but we don't know each other.
You're special.
At once distant and sticky. That's special
Sticking to you?
I'm not sticking to you.
Not me. The women who lives here.
You're not very discreet.
What do you care?
If I were a friend, I'd be worried.
We'll you're wrong, I'm here to protect her.
It's not credible, You're not credible.
You want to see my card?
Lucien Létraz, bodyguard, surveillance.
I'm paid to follow her. -Paid? By whom?
By her father.
He pays well? -Not bad.
You're lucky, but I think it's a waste of money.
I don't have a great experience.
It's not my first job, but almost
No sweat.
She's fragile.
She dad an accident.
In a coma for several years
So I have to be here.
If you're a friend you should understand.
I didn't say I was a friend I said : "If I was".
Then who are you?
Who are you?
What brings you here?
It's nice here.
Warm.
Nice colors.
You can sleep here?
You must have some dreams...
I'm settling down.
If you came to criticize, leave right away.
I didn't come empty-handed.
Not only hands.
Where did you start sleeping? With Sleeping Beauty?
You open it or should I?
Do you have the tool or only a can opener?
Sleeping Beauty as you say...
...the awakening might be very hard
Very, very, very... -Oh no, you're pouring on the side.
What might be very hard?
I've had this on my mind for weeks.
She's had this on her mind forever.
On her mind. What?
I won't tell her.
I don't know what it is...
...but you looked knackered.
Frankly.
It's so easy.
You collect the boxes?
No, the shoes.
May I see?
Leave it!
Great shoes.
Don't touch. Pour me a drink.
Can you be sound for a minute? What did she do wrong?
She has nothing to blame herself for.
Pas her.
She's not of this century.
She is innocence.
She is purity.
She is chastity
Chastity.
Lechery.
Roland...
Yes?
Look at me.
Yes?
You see me?
Yes.
See the door?
Yes.
I've heard enough.
Well...
I tried, but well...
Good evening. -Good evening.
Do you like Bordeaux?
Sure do.
Saint-Emilion. Any objections if I come?
Straight question, straight answer.
Stairwell B, fifth floor right.
Thank you.
Right away.
Hello. -Hello.
I'd like a bouquet as if it were sent by a man.
Red roses?
Baccara, yes, how many, 12??
12. Like the apostles including Judas.
That one's pretty, that one too.
Hello. -Again?
Do I owe you something? -Nothing... well, may I come in?
Yes.
You are Louise Leuven. I'm Ninon Courtois.
Those roses, it's me. -It's you?
Excuse me.
Please.
Thanks. -Bye.
Bye.
I know who they're from. -Really?
There's a note.
"I'm sorry for this bad joke.
When you find out, you might forgive me".
Find out what?
What gall!
He sure has some. -You know him well?
No one knows him well.
Too many weird people around me. -I know, Lucien...
Who?
Lucien, your guardian angel. -My what?
The guy who's tailing you. Your father hired him.
Don't look at me that way, he told me.
Paid by father?
I'll make some tea.
That Roland, what a bad guy! -He's a bum!
A real jerk.
Milk or lemon? He's sick.
Saying that excuses him. Lemon.
Excuse him? He's inexcusable -He doesn't exist.
Milk is good too. -I don't want to talk about him.
I’ll take lemon.
We can talk of something else.
Must talk of something else.
Talk of something else..
The ozone layer.
Amazonian river.
The Blue Nile and the Yellow River.
It's not in France.
There are stormy nights.
Such beautiful sights.
The painting of Caravaggio.
The men with such bravado.
Not my age. -You're too sage.
What a page.
What a rhyme. -Make me whine.
Simply? -Doubly.
Don't give a hoot. -Why not shoot.
On the roof. -What a proof.
I don't see. -The sun shine.
Is a shine. -By the sea.
What a glee!
There are highs. -There are lows..
What a sigh. -With the flow
There are lies. -With the flow.
There are lies. -Begotten, Forgotten, Misbegotten.
There's some tea. -What my tea
You should make it. -I'm not with it.
There is a... -What Teresa?
You're on a branch. -Along the ranch.
A game of die by day. -Portrait of Mallarmé.
No need to be alarmed. -I really am charmed.
I am well armed. -I have been harmed.
Stop crying away. -I'd like to be away.
I'd like to have my way. -In the arms of a pretty fay.
Enough I say? -They're none today
Hello. -Hello.
I'm looking for a song.
I don't know the singer or the tile.
I know the words more or less.
May I hum it?
Go on ahead.
I'd do anything to find you again
...and to hold you...
It's silly but I really...
...need to know...
...who sings this song.
I'd do anything to find you again
...to see you and to hold you...
...by this broken heart...
Yes it rings a bell.
It's on the radio watch-a-ma-call-it.
It's not very recent. -Yes, I know.
I think the sing is Sarah.
Sarah? Sarah what? -Sarah.
Sarah that's it.
I don't know what she's done since that single.
Nothing I think.
We don't have it.
Think I can find it on laser disc?
CD?
It would have to have been a hit to be on CD.
Too bad.
Come again you never know. -Thanks.
Bye. -Bye.
Louise.
A terrible farce, I agree.
But you didn't die.
You're prettier than ever.
Thanks for the shock therapy.
You're a monster, Alfredo.
I assure you I didn't know.
I thought I was role playing.
You thought it was droll?
Not drole, role. Roll playing.
"Dungeons and Dragons". Alfredo is keen on it.
Cards?
I say an aficionado.
You got me by the cards, by the cards I'll get even.
I was good in school.
Deal.
Really?
I'll have three.
She is bluffing.
One.
Two.
Pass.
A thousand.
Plus a thousand.
Plus two thousand.
Four thousand.
Plus two thousand.
See you.
Plus two thousand.
Plus three thousand.
See you.
I'll see you too.
Me too.
My friends...
ace of clubs and the ace of spades.
That's it?
Three little jacks.
Too little, a straight.
Done.
Not so fast.
My two friends have three friends.
A Full House in one deal .
A good start.
Kitty is raised.
Two thousand.
¡Ninon!
Ninon!
Ninon, wait!
Are you the shy kind?
And you, the woman kind?
We're acquainted, why stay far?
Do I frighten you?
Last time you almost killed me.
Holding it against me? -No.
You don't hold a grudge? -No.
Not talkative. -True.
Not discreet. Why do you follow me?
I can't tell you. -Try.
Because. -Because I have a nice ass?
No, yes... I mean...
Nothing wrong in saying you like me.
I won't slap you.
Do you like me?
Yes.
You saw me in the street.
Yes.
You fell... madly... in love.
Yes.
It's why you follow me like a shadow.
Yes.
That's why. Because I'm mad...
...mad about you. -Liar! Spy!
It's because my father pays you.
Yes, your father pays.
But with you I'm lost.
I'm mad about you. It's true. It's horrible
That changes everything.
That's it. Rub it in.
I think you're charming. -Don't say that, I'm not charming.
You don't like that word? -I don't like words in "ing".
What do I say then? -I don't know.
Enthralling? -No.
Pouting? -No.
Ruminating? -No.
Tender.
Somber.
That's better.
Dark and mysterious.
Silent and precious.
Eyes so sensuous,...
for many days..., so many days already...
...For so many days you entered my soul...
...my heart...
...Changed my life to my delight.
Believe it or not, what will change?
Naught.
It's...
...love.
Which does that.
If you take my hand,...
...come with me.
In the cold night of the long sleep...
...it's over, I wake up.
It's a bright sunny day.
I cry for joy.
It's day...
...to me.
Let's have a great meal "Lasserre" or "La Tour d'Argent"?
The "Tour Eiffel". I never went up there
Fine, I'll close my eyes.
Ninon, do you think man's flesh is good?
It depends who.
It's good.
Who're your thinking of.
It's very good, tastes like leg.
Roland...
...grilled.
Roland...
...sliced.
Roland...
...plucked.
Roland cut up.
Roland...
...broken.
Blown up. -No more Roland.
Well, who's going?
Not me. -No, not me.
Oh no, not me, you. -You!.
Let's draw.
One, two, three.
It's you!
Well, I'll go.
Hello?
It's him.
No.
Me?
Why?
Tomorrow at nine.
Bye.
What did he say?
He wants to see me. -Why?
I don't know, but he sounded serious.
Poor Roland.
-Poor Roland.
It's touching standing up for her.
But it was not worth it.
I only do this to protect her.
Sure. -It's true.
You're married to truth? -Married or not, it's so.
I improvised this wild story...
...to prevent her form discovering something.
Something which might hurt her.
I tried to tell you, but you won't listen.
I can't believe a word you say.
You want proof? -I don't care.
I don't like men who don't speak their mind.
I love nosy women who act detached.
You have nothing to sell.
What is it?
What Louise must learn.
The truth on her father. -New lies you make up?
Want proof look.
Roland!
We have a mega problem here.
We'll pay a bundle.
No problem. Put it on the next quarter.
"June 1964, professor Müller's suicide".
Her father is not Müller.
Her father is fine, his company on the stock market.
He's a scum and Louise doesn't know it.
Read the letter. It's enlightening.
Müller was convicted instead of him.
How do you know these documents are true?
Read the articles.
It was a big scandal 30 years ago.
How did you find this?
In the niche.
Secrets have no secrets for me.
Now please...
return everything.
This shouldn't hang around.
Swear you won't say anything to Louise.
No, I don't promise that.
What do I do?
I don't know.
I'm not you.
So do you know "Saloon"?
Not at all, what is it?
A club... well.. a dancehall.
Why should I know it?
The song you were singing
...the owner of the club sings it.
It's why I thought you know.
Wait!
Follow me.
The women who sings it, what's her name?
Sarah, why?
Sarah... How is she? Do I look like her?
I don't know it's hard to say. -I'd like to see her.
Easy, she sings at "Saloon", 3 rue Béranger.
Thank you very much.
I had this tune in me since I was small...
...even before my birth.
I assure you it's true.
Hello.
Something wrong?
I'm fine. No, I'm not fine.
Why?
Doing the opposite I've been taught to do in this job.
Like falling in love with the bosses daughter.
How do you know?
I know many things I'm not supposed to.
Afraid he'll learn and fire you?
No, not at all.
I don't know how it can work.
You're father in law...
...I mean your boss Mathias Leuven...
You shouldn't be impressed.
He a bastard, a crook and worse.
Mr. Leuven? -Mr. Leuven, exactly.
It's not recent, in the 60's.
In 1964 to be precise.
He worked in a big lab.
He diverted millions.
And someone else took the blame.
He couldn't take it and committed suicide.
I have proof, documents, everything.
How do you know this?
Someone couldn't keep it to himself.
He says Louise will find out sooner or later.
He thinks she should be woken before.
Woken?
It might not be the word.
A funny way to go about it.
That's his problem.
His problem has become mine.
We have to solve it, me, him, her, you.
Why me? Why say this to me?
You don't want to know what your fiancée’s father did?
Stop saying fiancée. She's not my fiancée
She can be with these documents.
I can't use them.
Blackmail is a word you fear? -It's not the word but the thing.
It's ignoble. I can't do that.
Ignoble? Your boss is ignoble.
On the contrary, it would be just...
You must have been through hell to think so.
It's possible.
I don't say this to hurt you. -No.
You're right, it's true.
Now I hope to see the end.
The end of lies and the rest.
I'm ready to do what must be done.
For Louise too.
It's time to open her eyes, no?
I don't know.
I wanted to give you a present, but it's a nuisance.
Bye.
Wait!
I want to know everything in detail.
What will you have? -A double whisky.
Thanks.
Tell me it's a good week. -A very good week.
Beer, whiskey, plus 20%.
We've run out of tequila.
I'm so disorganized, Lise.
You came just in time. -So it's sure? I'm hired
Well, yes, since I said yes.
Super! Life is swell.
What would I do without you?
Oh yes
I'm a girl,...
...I girl upside down.
I do all,...
...I do all, all, all upside down.
When I should cry,...
...I laugh like crazy.
So nothing can be done.
I'm upside down.
It's my life,
I'm just complicated...
...In my passing life.
Oh yes
I'm willing to question myself.
But on one small condition.
It's that either way...
...you love me, a girl...
...upside down.
So nothing can be done.
I'm upside down.
In your arms, by your side,...
...upside up, and upside down,...
...I will be my dear...
...simply your complicated love...
...complicated, complicated...
...for the whole life.
Oh yes
It's crazy how complicated I am.
Oh yes
I'm really very, very, complicated.
Thank you.
I was expecting you sooner.
I'm leaving, Louise.
I wanted to see you one last time.
What's wrong? Did I do something?
You? No, not you.
There's someone?
Yes.
Obviously.
Someone?
No.
No one else than you.
But you don't love me? You'd honestly like to tell me.
Honesty! Switzerland! -Unfortunately, I love you.
A real pain in the ass.
Wait, you love me...
...there's no one else, we just met and you're leaving?
What do you fear? -You.
You want some tea?
It's nice having tea in this house,
No, no tea for me.
You prefer coffee? -No.
I frighten you.
I frighten you?
Because I'm my father's daughter?
No, it's more serious.
We mustn't see each other again?
Your childhood... We're you happy?
Is this a poll? -Answer.
Boarding schools, not great, but I can't complain.
Is there a link?
What do you think of your father? -He's my father.
Not much fun.
I wish he'd remarry after mother...
He said I was enough. I believed him.
Yes, it's what I thought.
Nothing stronger than tea? It's horrible.
The tea?
No, you adore him, you admire him.
A great guy.
Always with the right ties, jackets.
Something against ties?
Yes, against guys with ties. A hell of a lot.
Especially when they should be without collar, laces...
...and behind bars.
Yes, your father.
No, I’m not crazy. -I didn't say anything.
No but I did. And now you hate me.
I don't understand.
Father is financier in Geneva .
He's no kid, but prison is a bit too much.
I knew you'd never believe me.
Can't show you the papers. Roland has them.
Roland? -Yes.
Proving your father is a crook.
He's had that in mind since he met you.
I did the last thing I should have done: tell you.
I couldn't keep it to myself.
I'm sorry.
Oh hell.
Goodbye.
Lucien... -What?
Sit here.
I'll sit here.
Calm down...
...and tell me all you know.
After that no matter what you say...
...we'll make love.
Here, on this couch.
My favorite "cleaner". Through the window?
It's my business.
Don't look at me. You see right through me.
I wish. It would spare me a lot.
I have nothing against you.
Me either, but you did clean me.
If you knew my banker...
We're still not even.
I was hoping to make you cry...
You knew so much of me more than myself.
That's what scared you?
You wanted to protect me?
You felt responsible? Responsible for me?
It's funny.
I'm not a child. I'm not sick.
I can walk, think, like everyone else.
So why do you do this to me?
Why treat me this way?
I was bad, granted, you got even, fine.
I don't see what else?
You see very well.
I have nothing against you.
I was a bit disappointed.
Man who lie are disappointing.
And those who say the truth.
Yes, professor, I'll learn.
I've come for something which belongs to me.
Which belongs to you? -Yes, belongs to me.
You took me to the cleaners.
No more games I know everything.
You like melodramas now...
I know about my father.
Give me the envelope.
What envelope?
A brown envelope stamped in Switzerland, with documents.
You're nuts, totally nuts.
"Abracadabraly", in Arthur's terms.
Abracadabra or not, I want those papers
"Abracadabraly", a nice poem...
"The Punished Joker". -It suits you.
The papers.
You're a dreamer.
Papers... you want papers?
I'm swamped with papers.
Take everything... There are plenty...
Archives, orders, contracts...
Take them... Free me, it's all I want...
Why do you act smart?
Think you are doing good?
What do you know? Give me those papers, They're my life.
Who I am, where I'm from, where I go, I decide.
You talk too much.
You make fun of me.
You don't even know me.
With your airs of lynx...
...or deadly sphinx,...
...your lioness look, I like you but you're out of it.
The past is after me.
I must know the truth.
I don't believe you
Don't hesitate or you're lost.
It's not funny.
I agree it's not funny.
Yes?
Louise Leuven.
It's for you. -For me?
Hello?
Fine...
I'll be there.
You again.
Don't play dumb.
You took the papers. It can't be anyone else.
I don't judge you.
You might of had bad intentions. It's my fault.
I shouldn't have tried to justify myself.
You must return them.
It's not a game. It's a serious matter
Don't look at me as if I'm a moron.
I'm not a moron.
I'm stupid enough to be hooked on you.
It's a stupid word: "hooked".
I won't pretend...
... you have an effect on me.
" You have an effect", it's worse
It's bad taking advantage, frankly...
Roland. -No, this time I won't leave.
Roland...
Sit down.
Close your eyes.
Close your eyes, but... -And keep quiet.
Wait for me.
Have a nice evening.
It was superb last night.
I was touched... really.
Thanks, for me too, it was nice last night.
The evening has just begun.
I'm sure it will be magic.
We'll see.
I have a new song I like. I'll try it.
Tell me what you think. -Go ahead.
It's nice the melancholy days.
Days we like gray.
When one feels small.
Sheltered by the pall...
...a melody which lays.
A song which says goodbye,...
...which sways your feelings.
Loving sadness exists.
An air which turns you sad.
A song as Cole...
...Porter, which makes you wander.
A song as Cole...
...a real one which makes you...
...cry.
Moved by the blue melodies.
And we dream.
A song as Cole,...
...bearing charms.
And tenderness...
...That moment the Khol wraps the eye...
...with a tear.
There's no one.
Thanks.
Your move.
Exulting one's weakness...
...Suffering without hurting.
Crying is no distress.
Each not carries a memory...
...carried by our sighs.
It's good to be sad...
...softly, gently.
A song as Cole...
...Porter, which makes you wander.
A song as Cole...
...a real one which makes you...
...cry.
Moved by the blue melodies.
And we dream.
A song as Cole...
...bearing charms and tenderness.
That moment the Khol...
...wraps the eye with a tear...
...a caress
The long languorous murmur.
A song as Cole...
You knew it?
No.
Do you see me?
No.
You despise me?
No.
What do I do now?
I'm not in your shoes, Ninon.
My little angel, are you all right?
Are you in good health?
Yes. Why?
I shouldn't tell you, but...
What shouldn't you tell me?
I hired someone to look after you.
He sent me the last cheque with an incomprehensible note.
You have nothing to complain about?
I don't know who you're talking about.
I don't need anyone to look after me.
But this boy, Louise?
You remember the Luxembourg gardens?
There are these guys who play chess.
And on the other side,...
...guys who play tennis.
Well, the other day,...
...I saw a little girl,...
...no more than eight.
Lousie, I... -Let me finish father.
Well, this girl,...
...very pretty, with green eyes,...
...I saw her beat a man at chess.
And after,...
...I saw her playing tennis with another man...
...and see beat him too.
I heard her called "Louise".
It's funny, no?
Yes, very funny but...
What is it?
It's nothing father.
When are you coming?
I have to go out. Kiss.
Me too and when are you coming?
Come in Lucien. It's open.
Am I disturbing you?
No, you're not disturbing.
Talking to yourself?
I had a bit to drink.
Do you want something?
I'll drink with you all night long.
I'm cold.
I feel naked.
My childhood kingdom is rotten.
I had a crown.
And now I have none.
Did you read the papers?
There are no papers.
Never were.
All was fake? -All was true.
All is true.
I touch this chair...
...it's true.
I touch you.
You're true.
Louise...
I love you so.
I do everything backwards.
Say nothing.
Keep quiet.
Backwards...
...and forwards.
Yes? -Hello.
Hello, miss.
I came for the room. I called.
Yes, come in.
What is your name? -Ida, Ida Masson.
That bag looks heavy. Won't you set it down?
Almost nothing in it.
Let's see the room?
Coming?
Are you a student? -No, that's over...
I'm a librarian at the Decorative Arts.
Where are the Decorative Arts? -Rue de Rivoli.
Near the ugly statue of Joan of Arc. The golden one.
You can use the kitchen all you want.
The same for the bathroom.
Are you a night person or a day person?
How so?
For washing, at night or in the morning?
In the morning.
For me, it's night...
...after my singing gig.
Oh, a cat.
Yes, I have two.
I don't know where the other one is.
Do you like cats? -Yes, I have one.
His name is Henry. -Henry IV?
I hope they get along.
It's great having a garden in Paris.
You're lucky.
Yes, well it's sad when no one takes advantage of it.
I rent the room to be a little less lonely.
Do you want something to drink? -Yes, please.
Some tea, a beer?
Orange juice maybe? -Yes, orange juice.
Don't look at those old things.
Thank you.
That was a time I used to paint,...
That was a time I used to paint, but it's over
Ancient history.
Do you know Nemours? -Nemours? The city?
Yes I've been there two or three times.
Years ago.
Why? -Nothing.
I lived there a long time ago.
You're not a real Parisian. -No.
Neither am I.
I've only been here three months.
So you like the room?
Very much.
But I'm not sure I'll take it. -Oh, really?
Why?
I don't want to kick you out, but it's time.
I have to get ready to sing.
Thank you very much. -You're welcome.
Call me.
I must think it over.
Goodbye Madame. -Goodbye my little Ida.