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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:05,090 --> 00:00:06,710 1773. 3 00:00:07,070 --> 00:00:10,460 The 18th century was polishing its last act. 4 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 5 00:00:10,500 --> 00:00:13,480 Louis XV was about to bow out. 6 00:00:13,520 --> 00:00:17,540 Meanwhile, backstage, Louis XVI was getting ready. 7 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:20,950 A time of great ideas and defiant subjects. 8 00:00:23,610 --> 00:00:25,850 Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, 9 00:00:25,860 --> 00:00:28,500 a clockmaker like his father, 10 00:00:28,500 --> 00:00:30,790 thought, like Voltaire, 11 00:00:30,800 --> 00:00:33,220 that the clocks were set awfully slow. 12 00:00:33,230 --> 00:00:36,290 So he set about hurrying them up. 13 00:00:46,840 --> 00:00:50,460 - The Théâtre Française, please? - Right there. 14 00:00:51,070 --> 00:00:52,160 Thank you. 15 00:01:44,300 --> 00:01:46,650 Mr de Beaumarchais? 16 00:01:47,000 --> 00:01:50,210 He doesn't see visitors. You may write to him. 17 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:40,820 BEAUMARCHAIS the scoundrel 18 00:02:48,860 --> 00:02:52,890 How inflated! How heavy! 19 00:02:53,880 --> 00:02:55,660 Why so slow? 20 00:02:55,670 --> 00:02:59,080 - The text demands it. - What text? 21 00:02:59,150 --> 00:03:04,080 This isn't Marivaux or Voltaire. Lightness is the key. 22 00:03:04,130 --> 00:03:07,240 Who's there? Will you please let us work? 23 00:03:07,250 --> 00:03:10,450 Work differently. I nearly fell asleep. 24 00:03:14,980 --> 00:03:17,450 Come on. Start again. 25 00:03:17,460 --> 00:03:21,830 From just after the song "He's certainly no priest ..." 26 00:03:21,840 --> 00:03:25,790 He's certainly no priest. His haughty, noble air ... 27 00:03:28,500 --> 00:03:32,110 Gentlemen, just say your lines, nothing more. 28 00:03:32,550 --> 00:03:36,690 - Aren't you Count Almaviva? - Figaro, the rascal! 29 00:03:36,770 --> 00:03:39,120 - That's me, my lord. - Not a word ... 30 00:03:39,130 --> 00:03:43,000 That's you indeed. With your usual kindness! 31 00:03:43,000 --> 00:03:45,670 I wouldn't have known you. So well fed! 32 00:03:45,710 --> 00:03:49,040 What do you expect, my lord? Times are hard. 33 00:03:53,670 --> 00:03:57,850 I'm sorry, sir. I couldn't help it. 34 00:03:57,880 --> 00:04:01,920 Don't stop. Especially in front of the author ... 35 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:05,120 Scoundrel! 36 00:04:05,170 --> 00:04:08,000 - I've a letter, sir. - Hand it over. 37 00:04:08,050 --> 00:04:09,700 From Mr de Voltaire. 38 00:04:10,650 --> 00:04:14,210 - You know Voltaire? - My father is his steward. 39 00:04:15,960 --> 00:04:18,060 Let's have a look, then. 40 00:04:37,550 --> 00:04:40,410 Dear Brilliant Scatterbrain, 41 00:04:43,480 --> 00:04:48,980 I'm afraid that in the end you alone may be right. 42 00:04:49,420 --> 00:04:53,120 Through your trial, you're attacking Parliament. 43 00:04:53,850 --> 00:04:55,510 You have my best wishes. 44 00:04:55,710 --> 00:05:00,460 Welcome this young Mr Gudin who worships you. 45 00:05:01,340 --> 00:05:04,750 He can make himself very useful. 46 00:05:05,420 --> 00:05:08,200 Spare me a thought or two, as I think of you. 47 00:05:09,130 --> 00:05:10,590 Voltaire. 48 00:05:11,840 --> 00:05:13,250 Voltaire! 49 00:05:14,960 --> 00:05:18,710 I'm at his disposal. What can I do for you? 50 00:05:18,770 --> 00:05:21,850 Nothing, sir, other than read my texts. 51 00:05:21,960 --> 00:05:26,310 So you're a writer too! Everyone is these days. 52 00:05:26,360 --> 00:05:29,000 Even lowly Baculard d'Arnaud 53 00:05:29,340 --> 00:05:32,060 who slanders me in this rag you dared bring. 54 00:05:34,550 --> 00:05:35,850 Come ... 55 00:05:37,050 --> 00:05:39,270 Gentlemen, excuse me. 56 00:05:42,250 --> 00:05:43,960 Come along! 57 00:05:47,550 --> 00:05:51,930 The bright evening star has left the skies. 58 00:05:51,960 --> 00:05:56,690 I am awake, alas, with tormented eyes. 59 00:05:57,190 --> 00:06:00,460 The bright evening star ... 60 00:06:20,090 --> 00:06:23,000 - Miss Ménard? - Hold on, I'm not dressed. 61 00:06:23,090 --> 00:06:26,580 - Beaumarchais sent me. - What for? 62 00:06:26,840 --> 00:06:30,620 - To read you a poem. - Couldn't he come himself? 63 00:06:30,670 --> 00:06:33,210 Well ... I wrote it. 64 00:06:35,880 --> 00:06:37,440 You're a poet? 65 00:06:37,550 --> 00:06:40,520 Beaumarchais asked for your opinion. 66 00:06:40,630 --> 00:06:42,370 He said you like young writers. 67 00:06:42,630 --> 00:06:45,410 Oh dear ... What a rogue! 68 00:06:46,500 --> 00:06:48,230 Go ahead, then. 69 00:06:48,230 --> 00:06:50,210 I have a rehearsal soon. 70 00:06:51,590 --> 00:06:53,120 La Napliade. 71 00:06:53,170 --> 00:06:55,690 That's the title of the poem. 72 00:06:57,090 --> 00:07:00,850 The bright evening star has left the skies. 73 00:07:00,880 --> 00:07:06,140 I am awake, alas, with tormented eyes. 74 00:07:16,420 --> 00:07:17,790 Is that it? 75 00:07:21,800 --> 00:07:23,120 Come on in. 76 00:07:25,710 --> 00:07:29,000 Now ... Let's hear it. 77 00:07:32,130 --> 00:07:34,120 The bright evening star ... 78 00:07:38,880 --> 00:07:41,500 Where's that ridiculous writer? 79 00:07:41,750 --> 00:07:44,350 - Who? Beaumarchais ... Your lover! 80 00:07:44,880 --> 00:07:47,330 - He knows nothing. - And I know all. 81 00:07:47,340 --> 00:07:50,100 - You and I broke up! - How did he know? 82 00:07:50,360 --> 00:07:52,450 He must have seen I was sad. 83 00:07:52,710 --> 00:07:55,850 Be doubly sad. I'm going to kill him. 84 00:07:55,900 --> 00:07:58,060 No, I beg you, Joseph. 85 00:07:59,730 --> 00:08:00,980 Joseph! 86 00:08:02,020 --> 00:08:04,770 Beaumarchais is in danger. Hurry! 87 00:08:04,770 --> 00:08:06,700 - Where? - His home, rue de Condé. 88 00:08:06,750 --> 00:08:09,000 Get there before the Duke. 89 00:08:09,880 --> 00:08:13,000 Get going, silly fool. Run them over! 90 00:08:17,170 --> 00:08:18,480 Excuse me. 91 00:08:21,170 --> 00:08:24,790 - In danger? Really? - A man wants to kill him. 92 00:08:25,050 --> 00:08:29,080 - Who wants to kill me? - A gigantic duke. A mountain. 93 00:08:29,130 --> 00:08:31,290 A mountain? How aptly put. 94 00:08:31,340 --> 00:08:34,570 - How is Miss Ménard? - She only heard a few lines. 95 00:08:34,630 --> 00:08:38,020 - What of the rest? - The Duke broke in. 96 00:08:38,380 --> 00:08:40,830 - He saved your hide. - Pardon me? 97 00:08:42,590 --> 00:08:46,620 Your poems are atrocious. They show erudition ... 98 00:08:46,750 --> 00:08:48,720 but nothing about life, 99 00:08:48,730 --> 00:08:51,160 nothing about our times 100 00:08:51,210 --> 00:08:53,540 and nothing about you. 101 00:08:54,210 --> 00:08:58,930 - Why send me to Miss Ménard? - I thought she'd be less blunt. 102 00:08:59,420 --> 00:09:03,200 You write fairly well, but you think wrongly. 103 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:09,640 - Voltaire read your work? - He did me the honour. 104 00:09:09,650 --> 00:09:13,370 - And what did he think? - The same as you did. 105 00:09:13,920 --> 00:09:15,290 That's cruel. 106 00:09:20,050 --> 00:09:22,750 What did Voltaire employ you for? 107 00:09:22,750 --> 00:09:26,730 I prepared texts and wrote letters for him. 108 00:09:29,090 --> 00:09:30,500 Thank you, Césaire. 109 00:09:32,500 --> 00:09:33,600 Come along. 110 00:09:33,650 --> 00:09:35,540 Come along. You're hired. 111 00:09:40,980 --> 00:09:43,310 You haven't had lunch, sir. 112 00:09:43,710 --> 00:09:45,450 I'll have two dinners. 113 00:09:51,710 --> 00:09:53,890 Write this down, will you? 114 00:09:55,020 --> 00:09:57,290 "Counsellor Goezman ..." 115 00:09:57,300 --> 00:09:58,790 A new lampoon? 116 00:09:59,000 --> 00:10:02,040 No, just a request for an audience. 117 00:10:02,090 --> 00:10:04,470 "Counsellor Goezman, 118 00:10:04,590 --> 00:10:08,200 "My appeal hearing is imminent. 119 00:10:08,520 --> 00:10:11,540 "My appeal hearing is imminent. 120 00:10:11,550 --> 00:10:15,160 "Parliament has chosen you as my prosecutor." 121 00:10:15,590 --> 00:10:18,780 Why let this drag on? Three years ... 122 00:10:19,730 --> 00:10:21,310 Are you familiar with the case? 123 00:10:21,630 --> 00:10:23,970 You're using the trial as an excuse. 124 00:10:24,920 --> 00:10:26,230 Please explain. 125 00:10:26,880 --> 00:10:30,460 You don't care about what Count de La Blache owes you. 126 00:10:30,880 --> 00:10:32,250 I think ... 127 00:10:32,670 --> 00:10:35,770 Parliament is a platform for your ideas. 128 00:10:35,880 --> 00:10:38,170 You favour your ideas over theatre. 129 00:10:38,840 --> 00:10:41,200 That's not incorrect. 130 00:10:41,670 --> 00:10:44,830 This is dangerous, sir. It may turn nasty. 131 00:10:54,420 --> 00:10:59,170 - Your father's watch! - How do you know? 132 00:10:59,190 --> 00:11:02,870 He gave it to you when you became Royal Clockmaker. 133 00:11:02,870 --> 00:11:04,330 You were 22. 134 00:11:04,400 --> 00:11:06,500 Is there anything about me you don't know? 135 00:11:07,230 --> 00:11:11,830 What you haven't done yet, which may need a witness. 136 00:11:13,630 --> 00:11:15,410 Might that be you? 137 00:11:21,050 --> 00:11:23,180 Paris is dangerous, Mr Gudin. 138 00:11:23,300 --> 00:11:25,740 Too much poverty, too many taxes. 139 00:11:25,960 --> 00:11:29,790 - And people suffer it. - Who'd risk the Bastille? 140 00:11:30,050 --> 00:11:32,270 You ... given what you write. 141 00:11:32,320 --> 00:11:34,890 I'd like to prove Parliament corrupt. 142 00:11:35,000 --> 00:11:39,730 - Could you prove it? - I think so. Here we are. 143 00:11:43,460 --> 00:11:46,850 - What's this? - My professional garb. 144 00:11:47,380 --> 00:11:50,040 I am a defendant, but I am also a judge. 145 00:11:50,050 --> 00:11:54,700 - And Master of the Royal Hunt. - You're a magistrate? 146 00:11:54,770 --> 00:11:59,490 Worse still, I wanted to be one. So I paid for the charge. 147 00:11:59,590 --> 00:12:02,040 Thank you. Hello. 148 00:12:04,340 --> 00:12:07,120 - Why seek this honour? - I seek all honours. 149 00:12:07,380 --> 00:12:09,660 Thank you so much. 150 00:12:12,090 --> 00:12:17,290 Parliament remembered me. My appeal is to be next week. 151 00:12:17,840 --> 00:12:18,870 Come on! 152 00:12:19,300 --> 00:12:21,090 Gentlemen, all rise. 153 00:12:21,920 --> 00:12:25,920 Ladies and gentlemen, please sit down. 154 00:12:28,420 --> 00:12:31,390 Now ... Good day, sir. 155 00:12:32,250 --> 00:12:35,330 - Where is the plaintiff? - Here, Your Honour. 156 00:12:36,250 --> 00:12:39,410 Come closer, sir. Don't be afraid. 157 00:12:41,300 --> 00:12:43,620 Your wall was destroyed? 158 00:12:44,750 --> 00:12:47,540 I built it at the bottom of my pasture. 159 00:12:47,590 --> 00:12:49,770 To deter prowlers. 160 00:12:49,880 --> 00:12:51,980 And who knocked it down? 161 00:12:56,500 --> 00:13:00,310 Speak up, my good man. Don't be afraid. 162 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:02,950 The Prince de Conti. 163 00:13:02,960 --> 00:13:04,790 The Prince de Conti? 164 00:13:05,880 --> 00:13:08,500 Why did he demolish your wall? 165 00:13:08,500 --> 00:13:12,250 To hunt, sir. For his hounds and horses to get through. 166 00:13:15,960 --> 00:13:17,960 Master of the Royal Hunt! 167 00:13:17,960 --> 00:13:21,160 The Duke de Chaulnes! Such an honour! 168 00:13:21,170 --> 00:13:23,870 I'm here to avenge my honour, 169 00:13:24,130 --> 00:13:25,750 Mr Caron. 170 00:13:27,210 --> 00:13:31,210 - Prepare to die. - This is hardly the place. 171 00:13:31,300 --> 00:13:33,750 No matter. You will die. 172 00:13:33,750 --> 00:13:38,340 I wouldn't count on it. A moment, please. Have a seat. 173 00:13:40,110 --> 00:13:44,330 I wouldn't make a wronged man wait unduly. 174 00:13:44,330 --> 00:13:45,580 Thank you. 175 00:13:46,170 --> 00:13:50,310 Given that no man, be he of royal descent, 176 00:13:50,380 --> 00:13:53,960 is above the law that governs mere mortals, 177 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:56,830 Louis-François Bourbon, Prince de Conti, 178 00:13:56,900 --> 00:14:00,750 is sentenced to rebuild Master Mouillot's wall, 179 00:14:00,750 --> 00:14:03,980 or be constrained to do so by the authorities. 180 00:14:04,500 --> 00:14:06,490 You have a good heart, sir. 181 00:14:07,330 --> 00:14:10,140 A Bourbon to rebuild a wall, outrageous! 182 00:14:10,250 --> 00:14:11,950 I'm all yours, Duke! 183 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:14,710 Guard, kindly lend me your sword. 184 00:14:18,340 --> 00:14:20,080 Why, thank you! 185 00:14:20,340 --> 00:14:22,500 If you'll excuse me, Duke. 186 00:14:27,880 --> 00:14:30,790 - Thank you, madam. - It's Miss. 187 00:14:32,150 --> 00:14:33,460 En garde, sir. 188 00:14:59,400 --> 00:15:02,370 - Oh no! - So sorry. 189 00:15:16,590 --> 00:15:18,100 Duke ... 190 00:15:18,150 --> 00:15:20,240 please allow me. 191 00:15:30,630 --> 00:15:34,410 Mr Gudin, would you kindly do me a favour? 192 00:15:34,460 --> 00:15:36,640 - Certainly, sir. - Thank you. 193 00:15:36,750 --> 00:15:38,390 Be my witness. 194 00:15:39,460 --> 00:15:44,120 A duel with such a man will get me into trouble. 195 00:15:44,170 --> 00:15:45,670 I've already killed a man in a duel. 196 00:15:45,670 --> 00:15:47,330 You won't kill another! 197 00:15:48,800 --> 00:15:52,540 - Note I'm not the aggressor. - Quite, sir. 198 00:16:13,920 --> 00:16:16,890 - Mr Gudin! - Sir? 199 00:16:16,960 --> 00:16:19,650 Call the guards quickly. Very quickly! 200 00:16:21,360 --> 00:16:22,950 Guards! 201 00:16:25,210 --> 00:16:27,350 Mr de Beaumarchais! 202 00:16:28,250 --> 00:16:30,890 I arrest you in the name of the king. 203 00:16:53,090 --> 00:16:55,040 Counsellor ... 204 00:16:55,300 --> 00:16:57,760 How long can we detain Beaumarchais? 205 00:16:57,880 --> 00:17:00,290 Until the trial. 206 00:17:00,500 --> 00:17:03,040 Stop him preparing his defence. 207 00:17:03,050 --> 00:17:05,790 Fear not, Count. I'll see to it. 208 00:17:05,800 --> 00:17:08,410 That's what you're paid for, Mr Goezman. 209 00:17:18,800 --> 00:17:22,540 If I can't prepare my case, I'm a dead man. 210 00:17:23,820 --> 00:17:26,750 - Talk to Sartines, please. - Talk? 211 00:17:27,000 --> 00:17:30,370 - You've helped me before. - Not with a minister. 212 00:17:30,630 --> 00:17:34,890 He's Police Superintendent. Not bad-looking. 213 00:17:35,250 --> 00:17:37,040 Do it yourself if you fancy him. 214 00:17:37,090 --> 00:17:40,710 I don't like boys, truly. And I can't leave here. 215 00:17:42,800 --> 00:17:44,420 Marion ... 216 00:17:45,460 --> 00:17:47,020 Marion ... 217 00:17:47,550 --> 00:17:50,750 If I'm found guilty, I'll never write again. 218 00:17:50,770 --> 00:17:52,730 Not even for you. 219 00:17:53,710 --> 00:17:57,420 You'll never play anything but vaudeville. 220 00:18:00,880 --> 00:18:02,190 Marion ... 221 00:18:02,230 --> 00:18:05,370 - You're asking me ... - To do what you do best. 222 00:18:06,050 --> 00:18:09,180 - You're disgusting! - I only meant acting. 223 00:18:09,550 --> 00:18:13,370 I'm not asking you to love him, 224 00:18:13,630 --> 00:18:15,520 just to make him think you like him. 225 00:18:15,570 --> 00:18:17,710 And make love. 226 00:18:30,420 --> 00:18:32,790 Maybe we should wait a bit. 227 00:18:33,050 --> 00:18:36,730 - I'll come back. - It won't be much longer. 228 00:18:37,710 --> 00:18:40,370 There. It's over. 229 00:18:44,650 --> 00:18:46,270 Mr Gudin ... 230 00:18:46,320 --> 00:18:48,500 what about your poem? 231 00:18:48,550 --> 00:18:50,950 How's your head, my friend? 232 00:18:50,960 --> 00:18:52,560 In working order. 233 00:18:53,090 --> 00:18:55,710 Then I have a task for you. 234 00:19:02,550 --> 00:19:07,730 - The Barber of Seville? - I've improved on it. 235 00:19:07,800 --> 00:19:09,730 I work best in prison. Tell me what you think. 236 00:19:09,840 --> 00:19:12,040 My opinion? 237 00:19:12,460 --> 00:19:15,000 Tell the actors at the Comédie about the changes. 238 00:19:15,050 --> 00:19:20,840 Be my representative. Hurry, the rehearsal starts soon. 239 00:19:20,900 --> 00:19:22,700 - Le Bihan! - Coming, sir. 240 00:19:22,750 --> 00:19:25,410 - The young man is leaving. - Yes, sir. 241 00:19:33,840 --> 00:19:37,770 Tell Beaumarchais to stop attracting so much attention. 242 00:19:37,840 --> 00:19:40,790 And to drop his attacks on Parliament. 243 00:19:40,960 --> 00:19:44,870 One of these days the king won't be able to protect him. 244 00:19:45,920 --> 00:19:48,580 Here you are. He's a free man. 245 00:19:49,570 --> 00:19:52,980 Is there anything else I can do for you? 246 00:19:53,750 --> 00:19:56,040 We'd have to wait a little while. 247 00:19:56,710 --> 00:19:59,250 I'm very sorry, but I have a matinée. 248 00:20:00,250 --> 00:20:03,620 I hope there are other prisoners you want freed. 249 00:20:05,920 --> 00:20:07,560 Oh goodness, sir! 250 00:20:07,820 --> 00:20:09,250 Oh goodness, sir! 251 00:20:09,710 --> 00:20:11,850 Your hands over your heart, Rosine! 252 00:20:12,500 --> 00:20:16,080 She's flustered. The hands go over the heart. 253 00:20:16,090 --> 00:20:19,590 - She's going to faint, Alonzo. - It was such a blow! 254 00:20:19,630 --> 00:20:22,030 A seat. Get a seat. 255 00:20:22,460 --> 00:20:24,750 - Rosine! - This is unwise. 256 00:20:24,750 --> 00:20:26,630 You're too far apart. 257 00:20:26,880 --> 00:20:31,140 They fear Bartholo but their attraction is too strong. 258 00:20:31,230 --> 00:20:33,410 Like this. "This is unwise." 259 00:20:34,090 --> 00:20:36,930 - Indeed, how unwise! - Pierre! 260 00:20:45,500 --> 00:20:47,290 Come on. Let's continue. 261 00:20:47,340 --> 00:20:50,750 Simply say your lines, no more. 262 00:20:51,090 --> 00:20:54,160 You asked to write Beaumarchais's life, 263 00:20:54,210 --> 00:20:55,950 not to live it for me! 264 00:20:56,210 --> 00:20:59,460 - I was doing my best, sir. - It was a good imitation. 265 00:20:59,710 --> 00:21:02,120 Do you still want to help me? 266 00:21:02,550 --> 00:21:05,450 Well, that's my dearest wish. 267 00:21:06,250 --> 00:21:09,950 It seems that Parliament has already found me guilty. 268 00:21:11,380 --> 00:21:15,790 I've only one weapon left. My enemies' best weapon. 269 00:21:16,590 --> 00:21:18,920 Corruption. 270 00:21:22,340 --> 00:21:25,370 Beaumarchais will lose this time. 271 00:21:25,420 --> 00:21:28,640 Not so! He has the king's support. 272 00:21:28,820 --> 00:21:32,020 Like the rope supports a hanged man. 273 00:21:32,800 --> 00:21:36,020 - He'll be ruined if he loses. - He's used to it. 274 00:21:36,050 --> 00:21:39,230 Forget money. They want his head. 275 00:21:39,380 --> 00:21:41,270 The Parliament or the king? 276 00:21:41,320 --> 00:21:44,020 Parliament, king, they're in bed together. 277 00:21:45,630 --> 00:21:46,620 Sorry. 278 00:21:47,090 --> 00:21:48,460 Excuse me. Sorry, sir. 279 00:21:55,050 --> 00:21:57,670 Gentlemen, here is the object of this hearing. 280 00:21:58,550 --> 00:22:00,290 A mere paper signed by the banker Duverney 281 00:22:00,340 --> 00:22:02,870 just before his death, 282 00:22:02,920 --> 00:22:05,460 shamefully despoiling his legitimate heir, 283 00:22:05,500 --> 00:22:08,170 Count de La Blache here present, 284 00:22:08,420 --> 00:22:13,790 in favour of Squire Caron whom we're judging today. 285 00:22:14,670 --> 00:22:16,870 However, neither Mr de la Blache 286 00:22:17,020 --> 00:22:20,790 nor the experts appointed by the court 287 00:22:20,840 --> 00:22:24,770 acknowledge the authenticity of the signature on the paper. 288 00:22:25,380 --> 00:22:27,040 Who should we believe? 289 00:22:27,500 --> 00:22:32,040 A man respected by all and who, so far, 290 00:22:32,300 --> 00:22:34,910 has never dishonoured his rank, 291 00:22:34,960 --> 00:22:36,790 or a public entertainer 292 00:22:36,940 --> 00:22:39,410 whose trade is make-believe, 293 00:22:39,520 --> 00:22:41,500 whose very name is a lie 294 00:22:41,750 --> 00:22:44,620 and whose fortune originated 295 00:22:44,880 --> 00:22:48,950 in the providential death of his two former wives? 296 00:22:49,300 --> 00:22:53,530 This man, gentlemen ... and I solemnly declare this ... 297 00:22:53,880 --> 00:22:55,700 this man is a forger. 298 00:22:55,960 --> 00:23:01,000 A forger and an imposter society must be rid of! 299 00:23:07,210 --> 00:23:10,210 Do you have anything to add? 300 00:23:12,170 --> 00:23:14,290 Indeed I do, Your Honour. 301 00:23:14,550 --> 00:23:17,290 - What do you have to say? - Plenty. 302 00:23:22,050 --> 00:23:25,710 Plenty, beyond that little paper 303 00:23:25,960 --> 00:23:28,580 you and Count de La Blache have decided was a fake. 304 00:23:29,460 --> 00:23:33,620 How do I prove my good faith with my word alone? 305 00:23:33,880 --> 00:23:37,920 We know what that's worth for the Parliament I loathe 306 00:23:37,960 --> 00:23:39,750 and you its chief speaker! 307 00:23:39,840 --> 00:23:44,370 - Are you referring to me? - You and this institution. 308 00:23:44,460 --> 00:23:48,040 You all scorn the truth to protect your privileges. 309 00:23:48,300 --> 00:23:49,710 Yes, Counsellor. 310 00:23:49,960 --> 00:23:52,170 We're sick of those scandals erupting daily 311 00:23:52,420 --> 00:23:54,250 which are buried by nightfall. 312 00:23:54,500 --> 00:23:58,170 We're sick of insipid ministers 313 00:23:58,420 --> 00:24:02,910 who would govern us, unable to govern themselves. 314 00:24:03,000 --> 00:24:05,120 We're sick of lettres de cachet. 315 00:24:05,130 --> 00:24:08,330 Sick of imprisonment for undisclosed reasons. 316 00:24:08,550 --> 00:24:12,330 Can't you see that France is weary of your deceptions? 317 00:24:12,750 --> 00:24:14,460 Leave France in peace! 318 00:24:14,880 --> 00:24:18,160 France won't be left in peace. Listen to her. 319 00:24:22,130 --> 00:24:24,580 Listen to her and beware! 320 00:24:24,670 --> 00:24:27,500 - It is an offence ... - And my defence! 321 00:24:27,750 --> 00:24:30,420 As I'm not a barrister, I'll go to the truth. 322 00:24:32,750 --> 00:24:34,710 The truth! 323 00:24:35,130 --> 00:24:36,210 It's coming, friends. 324 00:24:36,460 --> 00:24:38,120 Truth is on its way. 325 00:24:38,380 --> 00:24:40,040 Once set in motion, Counsellor, 326 00:24:40,300 --> 00:24:44,520 it won't be stopped. 327 00:24:44,630 --> 00:24:47,100 This isn't the Comédie-Française. 328 00:24:47,210 --> 00:24:52,020 Pity! Actors often show a sincerity sadly lacking here. 329 00:24:52,090 --> 00:24:55,230 Come to the point, Mr Caron. 330 00:24:55,540 --> 00:24:56,790 De Beaumarchais, Count. 331 00:24:56,800 --> 00:25:00,500 My nobiliary particle is there. I paid dearly for it. It's mine. 332 00:25:02,270 --> 00:25:04,000 Mr Goezman, 333 00:25:04,050 --> 00:25:07,080 before going to prison, I asked for an audience many times. 334 00:25:07,130 --> 00:25:12,270 - You refused to see me. - I only see plaintiffs in court. 335 00:25:12,300 --> 00:25:15,330 Most commendable! So why finally see me? 336 00:25:16,800 --> 00:25:19,700 Christian feelings overcame me. 337 00:25:22,920 --> 00:25:26,200 Christian feelings and a tidy little sum. 338 00:25:26,630 --> 00:25:27,490 Meaning? 339 00:25:27,920 --> 00:25:31,540 As if by magic you gave me an audience ... 340 00:25:31,960 --> 00:25:33,870 not that it helped me, mind ... 341 00:25:33,980 --> 00:25:36,730 for 100 gold pieces given to your wife 342 00:25:36,830 --> 00:25:38,290 along with a valuable watch. 343 00:25:38,300 --> 00:25:39,790 You're raving. 344 00:25:40,210 --> 00:25:43,040 I occasionally rave. But not in court. 345 00:25:43,460 --> 00:25:47,830 Enough. I'm lodging an action for slander against you! 346 00:25:47,960 --> 00:25:49,500 And I'm dislodging you. 347 00:25:49,880 --> 00:25:52,790 - You're a liar. - The lies are yours. 348 00:25:52,900 --> 00:25:55,120 Should I name his accomplice? 349 00:25:57,420 --> 00:25:58,800 His name! 350 00:26:01,090 --> 00:26:04,310 Lejay the bookseller, here present. 351 00:26:08,050 --> 00:26:09,870 Stand up, Mr Lejay. 352 00:26:13,550 --> 00:26:15,790 Do you know Mr de Beaumarchais? 353 00:26:16,500 --> 00:26:19,040 I've never seen the man before. 354 00:26:19,460 --> 00:26:21,290 This proves Beaumarchais lied. 355 00:26:21,550 --> 00:26:24,750 Enough allegations and stains on our honour. 356 00:26:25,480 --> 00:26:29,230 Allegations? I'm talking about tangible proof. 357 00:26:29,340 --> 00:26:33,200 Lejay published a book of mine. That's not an offence. 358 00:26:33,630 --> 00:26:37,540 Come here, Mr Lejay. Take an oath. 359 00:26:44,750 --> 00:26:46,390 It's time. 360 00:26:46,460 --> 00:26:49,660 Let me remind you, Mr Lejay, you're under oath. 361 00:26:49,920 --> 00:26:53,060 Your testimony could have dire consequences 362 00:26:53,190 --> 00:26:54,790 for the accused. 363 00:26:55,830 --> 00:26:57,910 I do not know this man. 364 00:26:57,960 --> 00:27:00,530 Nor do I know the Counsellor's wife. 365 00:27:00,960 --> 00:27:05,420 It seems, Mr Caron, that your defence is seriously lacking. 366 00:27:07,090 --> 00:27:08,990 Your Honour, I have no other choice 367 00:27:09,050 --> 00:27:11,790 but to cite the man who acted for me 368 00:27:12,050 --> 00:27:15,740 with Mr Goezman's agent. 369 00:27:15,750 --> 00:27:18,940 Mr Paul-Philippe Gudin de la Brenellerie. 370 00:27:31,360 --> 00:27:34,290 - Who are you? - Gudin de la Brenellerie. 371 00:27:34,710 --> 00:27:37,330 I negotiated for Mr de Beaumarchais 372 00:27:37,380 --> 00:27:40,560 with bookseller Lejay and his wife Mariette. 373 00:27:40,650 --> 00:27:42,560 Here she is. 374 00:27:43,600 --> 00:27:47,770 Your Honour, to save time, may I question the witness? 375 00:27:47,920 --> 00:27:49,630 She must take an oath. 376 00:27:50,050 --> 00:27:52,250 Mrs Lejay, raise your right hand. 377 00:27:52,300 --> 00:27:55,920 Swear to tell the whole truth. 378 00:27:55,920 --> 00:27:59,500 - I swear, Your Honour. - I am Your Honour. 379 00:28:02,210 --> 00:28:03,670 Sorry, Your Honour. 380 00:28:03,920 --> 00:28:07,660 Did Mrs Goezman receive before you 100 gold pieces 381 00:28:07,670 --> 00:28:11,330 and a watch in exchange for an audience with her husband? 382 00:28:15,520 --> 00:28:16,620 Yes. 383 00:28:16,730 --> 00:28:18,450 Did she, in your presence, 384 00:28:18,460 --> 00:28:22,710 ask your husband to deny that the transaction occurred? 385 00:28:23,690 --> 00:28:24,790 Yes. 386 00:28:25,630 --> 00:28:30,580 Did she suggest he go abroad while the affair blew over? 387 00:28:33,000 --> 00:28:34,050 Yes. 388 00:28:34,070 --> 00:28:36,310 Finally ... you'll understand. 389 00:28:36,360 --> 00:28:39,900 Your Honour, gentlemen, now you'll understand. 390 00:28:40,800 --> 00:28:43,370 Do you accuse Mrs Goezman of saying, about her husband 391 00:28:43,630 --> 00:28:45,200 in front of witnesses, 392 00:28:45,630 --> 00:28:50,410 "It would be impossible for him to honestly hold his position 393 00:28:50,460 --> 00:28:55,160 "with what the king gives us." 394 00:28:55,690 --> 00:28:57,370 Yes, she did. 395 00:28:57,800 --> 00:28:59,450 What more did she say? 396 00:29:00,520 --> 00:29:03,700 "We'll pluck the chicken, but it won't squeak." 397 00:29:03,960 --> 00:29:08,210 The chicken, gentlemen, the chicken meant me. 398 00:29:22,610 --> 00:29:24,250 This session is adjourned. 399 00:29:26,710 --> 00:29:28,860 If this depraved Parliament charges you, 400 00:29:28,860 --> 00:29:30,940 I'll cut off Goezman's ears. 401 00:29:32,210 --> 00:29:35,410 Joseph, you're smothering him ... 402 00:29:36,980 --> 00:29:40,640 The Prince de Conti thanks you for charging him. 403 00:29:41,050 --> 00:29:43,500 Let me embrace a free man. 404 00:29:43,750 --> 00:29:46,500 So France should treat citizens like you. 405 00:29:46,750 --> 00:29:49,390 Parliament may not agree. 406 00:29:51,250 --> 00:29:52,250 Thank you. 407 00:29:53,630 --> 00:29:56,190 He dared. He told them. 408 00:29:56,440 --> 00:29:58,410 Judges are corrupt. 409 00:29:58,420 --> 00:30:00,540 Long live Beaumarchais! 410 00:30:01,590 --> 00:30:03,410 Down with Parliament! 411 00:30:04,840 --> 00:30:06,580 Parliament is a den of thieves. 412 00:30:09,570 --> 00:30:13,750 - May God hear you. - The people are with him. 413 00:30:13,800 --> 00:30:16,410 They're scared of the people. 414 00:30:16,670 --> 00:30:19,950 - I'm scared too, Mr Gudin. - Don't be. I'm here. 415 00:30:47,050 --> 00:30:50,230 - Madame? - Is Mr de Beaumarchais home? 416 00:30:50,710 --> 00:30:52,790 Sorry, but who are you? 417 00:30:53,340 --> 00:30:55,990 He doesn't know me, but he's expecting me. 418 00:30:57,840 --> 00:31:00,160 Please follow me. 419 00:31:01,380 --> 00:31:02,370 For you. 420 00:31:17,070 --> 00:31:19,230 The lady you were expecting, sir. 421 00:31:35,590 --> 00:31:37,870 I didn't know I was expecting you, 422 00:31:37,920 --> 00:31:40,610 but I would have been wrong not to. 423 00:31:42,920 --> 00:31:44,580 I remember you! 424 00:31:45,960 --> 00:31:47,420 The Royal Hunt Tribunal. 425 00:31:49,000 --> 00:31:52,710 - The duel. - You were disarmed. 426 00:31:52,960 --> 00:31:55,830 You were disarming. What can I do for you? 427 00:31:56,250 --> 00:31:58,210 I come from Parliament. 428 00:32:01,500 --> 00:32:03,870 Should I fear the worst? 429 00:32:05,020 --> 00:32:07,710 You will kneel before the tribunal 430 00:32:07,750 --> 00:32:09,850 and be declared infamous. 431 00:32:11,340 --> 00:32:13,480 All your possessions will be seized. 432 00:32:13,520 --> 00:32:17,210 You will be barred from public office. 433 00:32:17,460 --> 00:32:20,910 Your plays will no longer be published or performed. 434 00:32:21,340 --> 00:32:23,790 So I've been found guilty. 435 00:32:33,880 --> 00:32:36,830 And you came despite all that? 436 00:32:37,090 --> 00:32:39,270 Not despite it, sir, because of it. 437 00:32:41,170 --> 00:32:43,870 You will have battles to fight. 438 00:32:44,130 --> 00:32:46,790 You can count on my heart and my intelligence. 439 00:32:48,920 --> 00:32:51,580 You aren't the only one who's brave, you know. 440 00:32:53,380 --> 00:32:56,040 My name is Marie-Thérèse Willer Maulaz. 441 00:32:56,190 --> 00:32:59,940 I've admired you for a long time, but now I know I love you. 442 00:33:00,920 --> 00:33:02,520 Will you have me? 443 00:33:05,690 --> 00:33:09,910 - My third marriage proposal. - Please sir, spare me! 444 00:33:10,480 --> 00:33:13,630 You killed your first wives. Don't marry me. 445 00:33:14,050 --> 00:33:16,710 So you want something that will last for life? 446 00:33:17,130 --> 00:33:18,730 Let life decide for us. 447 00:33:19,400 --> 00:33:22,100 Meanwhile, I'll follow you everywhere. 448 00:33:22,670 --> 00:33:25,040 Let's start with my bedroom. 449 00:33:40,400 --> 00:33:42,000 They're calling for you. 450 00:33:53,130 --> 00:33:55,830 Long live Beaumarchais! 451 00:34:00,920 --> 00:34:03,120 Long live freedom! 452 00:34:05,420 --> 00:34:07,750 "Long live freedom!" Sartines! 453 00:34:07,880 --> 00:34:11,550 Freedom! Why not "Long live the Republic"? 454 00:34:11,800 --> 00:34:14,250 We'll not endanger the monarchy 455 00:34:14,500 --> 00:34:18,730 just because Parliament found your protégé guilty! 456 00:34:19,710 --> 00:34:24,480 Your Majesty well knows that Beaumarchais is faithful. 457 00:34:24,500 --> 00:34:25,580 A faithful troublemaker! 458 00:34:25,590 --> 00:34:30,850 With this trial, he wasn't targeting you or the regime. 459 00:34:31,210 --> 00:34:34,080 - So you like Beaumarchais? - He's loyal. 460 00:34:34,590 --> 00:34:36,000 He's a plotter. 461 00:34:36,250 --> 00:34:39,950 He like plots. A good thing for a playwright. 462 00:34:40,610 --> 00:34:43,250 Not just for a playwright. 463 00:34:45,340 --> 00:34:50,060 Would he really have the talent to conclude our affair? 464 00:34:50,210 --> 00:34:52,540 I'm sure of it. He's our only choice. 465 00:34:58,550 --> 00:34:59,790 Beaumarchais! 466 00:35:04,690 --> 00:35:08,370 They say that not long ago you were a clockmaker. 467 00:35:09,250 --> 00:35:10,880 So they say, yes. 468 00:35:11,860 --> 00:35:14,830 I have an unruly watch I'm very attached to. 469 00:35:14,880 --> 00:35:16,870 Would you look at it? 470 00:35:18,170 --> 00:35:21,900 I'm out of practice. I may prove clumsy. 471 00:35:22,770 --> 00:35:25,060 One can never forget one's origins. 472 00:35:40,960 --> 00:35:42,920 I warned you. 473 00:35:48,130 --> 00:35:50,170 Mr de Beaumarchais. 474 00:35:53,300 --> 00:35:54,460 Come forward. 475 00:36:05,750 --> 00:36:09,980 I've decided you won't be cited before Parliament. 476 00:36:10,920 --> 00:36:13,080 I'll spare you the humiliation. 477 00:36:14,130 --> 00:36:15,700 But you will have to behave. 478 00:36:17,170 --> 00:36:19,350 Being found guilty is one thing. 479 00:36:21,150 --> 00:36:22,770 But it might do to be humble. 480 00:36:27,550 --> 00:36:28,790 Be seated, gentlemen. 481 00:36:30,940 --> 00:36:34,600 So what are you planning to do now? 482 00:36:34,880 --> 00:36:36,830 I can do nothing, Sire. 483 00:36:37,090 --> 00:36:39,730 I cannot write or bear my name. 484 00:36:39,730 --> 00:36:41,810 I'm barred from public office. 485 00:36:42,050 --> 00:36:44,000 Please take a seat. 486 00:36:46,420 --> 00:36:48,540 When you were less sure of yourself, 487 00:36:48,750 --> 00:36:51,040 less proud, less insolent ... 488 00:36:51,050 --> 00:36:52,790 Sire, hear me ... 489 00:36:52,820 --> 00:36:56,020 I hear you far too often, Mr de Beaumarchais. 490 00:36:59,750 --> 00:37:02,240 How do you see your future? 491 00:37:02,250 --> 00:37:04,870 Since last night I can't see it. 492 00:37:05,090 --> 00:37:09,850 When I heard your sentence, I had an amazing idea. 493 00:37:11,050 --> 00:37:13,750 I would have been amazed if you hadn't, Sire. 494 00:37:16,420 --> 00:37:19,190 You cannot write or even use your name. 495 00:37:19,300 --> 00:37:22,990 You will need an assumed name. 496 00:37:23,420 --> 00:37:27,130 And what can one do under a false name? 497 00:37:28,770 --> 00:37:31,480 Enlighten me, Sire. 498 00:37:31,920 --> 00:37:33,160 Secret agent. 499 00:37:39,750 --> 00:37:44,500 - Nothing to say? - I'm lost for words. 500 00:37:44,590 --> 00:37:46,710 It has to be the first time! 501 00:37:52,570 --> 00:37:54,730 Here are your orders. 502 00:37:54,840 --> 00:37:57,370 You're sailing for London in two days. 503 00:37:57,840 --> 00:38:01,210 Through a friend you will meet a man. 504 00:38:01,210 --> 00:38:02,870 Or a woman. 505 00:38:03,300 --> 00:38:05,980 The gender isn't important, 506 00:38:05,980 --> 00:38:07,580 nor is it very clear. 507 00:38:08,210 --> 00:38:11,910 - The Chevalier d'Eon? - So you know? 508 00:38:12,300 --> 00:38:14,830 Very little, Sire, 509 00:38:15,090 --> 00:38:17,790 other than that the gentleman ... or lady 510 00:38:17,840 --> 00:38:19,870 was once your best spy. 511 00:38:20,130 --> 00:38:24,870 - Daring, cunning. - Corrupt, hypocritical. 512 00:38:24,940 --> 00:38:26,600 Spying isn't for saints. 513 00:38:26,920 --> 00:38:29,620 So you feel you're the man for the job. 514 00:38:31,710 --> 00:38:34,860 That person holds a vital document. 515 00:38:34,960 --> 00:38:38,710 A document which is dangerous for France. 516 00:38:38,920 --> 00:38:43,120 And which must be brought back at any price. 517 00:38:43,150 --> 00:38:46,230 Serving the king is priceless, Sire. 518 00:38:46,860 --> 00:38:48,980 We have decided on the price. 519 00:38:49,020 --> 00:38:51,660 The return of your civic rights. 520 00:38:52,090 --> 00:38:54,460 And to have my play performed? 521 00:38:54,710 --> 00:38:56,120 But of course. 522 00:38:56,380 --> 00:38:59,040 Your orders bear no name. 523 00:38:59,170 --> 00:39:02,420 What will your name be, Mr Caron? 524 00:39:04,050 --> 00:39:05,040 Ronac! 525 00:39:08,770 --> 00:39:10,830 My name, jumbled up. 526 00:39:10,840 --> 00:39:13,200 Caron, Ronac. The Baron de Ronac. 527 00:39:13,460 --> 00:39:14,710 Well then ... 528 00:39:15,630 --> 00:39:17,450 Good luck, Baron. 529 00:39:18,880 --> 00:39:22,600 - Sire! Your Majesty ... - Is rather tired. 530 00:39:23,090 --> 00:39:24,080 Please leave. 531 00:39:25,340 --> 00:39:27,540 Sartines! 532 00:39:27,800 --> 00:39:29,940 Give him all the details. 533 00:39:34,440 --> 00:39:36,850 Goodbye, cousin. 534 00:39:59,050 --> 00:40:02,160 - Are you cold? - A little. In my heart. 535 00:40:02,230 --> 00:40:06,350 - This country doesn't like us. - It never has. 536 00:40:06,800 --> 00:40:09,930 France and England have always hated each other. 537 00:40:10,970 --> 00:40:13,370 Maybe in another two centuries ... 538 00:40:13,730 --> 00:40:15,890 Still, the king spared you. 539 00:40:16,460 --> 00:40:18,560 I'm not sure he spared me the worst. 540 00:40:45,950 --> 00:40:47,830 - Mr de Ronac? - In person. 541 00:41:02,860 --> 00:41:04,790 Pierre-Augustin! 542 00:41:05,920 --> 00:41:09,940 William! It's been ten years. You haven't changed. 543 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:12,520 Meet the woman of my life. 544 00:41:12,570 --> 00:41:15,540 As of two days ago! Pierre is so excessive. 545 00:41:15,800 --> 00:41:18,080 I only hope it will last a while. 546 00:41:18,340 --> 00:41:22,000 - She has courage. - You'll both need it. 547 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:22,730 Why? 548 00:41:22,750 --> 00:41:25,460 You have enemies everywhere here. 549 00:41:29,570 --> 00:41:33,770 Tomorrow night, I'm receiving all of high society here. 550 00:41:34,250 --> 00:41:37,000 Including d'Eon. But beware. 551 00:41:37,630 --> 00:41:39,750 As a member of the Privy Council 552 00:41:39,960 --> 00:41:42,040 I am unable to protect you. 553 00:42:16,920 --> 00:42:19,140 Chevalier, your plan is foiled. 554 00:42:19,190 --> 00:42:20,850 Louis XV has just died. 555 00:42:29,650 --> 00:42:32,850 - Who else knows? - King George will tomorrow. 556 00:42:36,750 --> 00:42:38,890 Stay here. Speak to no one. 557 00:42:39,050 --> 00:42:41,410 You'll be a rich man. 558 00:43:10,820 --> 00:43:11,910 Mr dear Baron! 559 00:43:14,460 --> 00:43:15,890 Welcome to London. 560 00:43:15,900 --> 00:43:18,620 The whole anti-French faction is here. 561 00:43:18,980 --> 00:43:21,770 To them, you have emigrated. 562 00:43:21,880 --> 00:43:24,920 So don't forget. You are enemies of France. 563 00:43:24,960 --> 00:43:28,640 - Is the Chevalier here? - Yes, dancing. 564 00:43:28,980 --> 00:43:31,250 That young old man? 565 00:43:32,020 --> 00:43:33,950 No, his partner. 566 00:43:35,980 --> 00:43:38,750 Must I leave you with that stunning creature? 567 00:43:39,840 --> 00:43:41,790 Occupational hazard. 568 00:43:44,670 --> 00:43:46,160 Do you think he's a man? 569 00:43:47,730 --> 00:43:50,420 We'll have to study the puzzle. 570 00:43:51,590 --> 00:43:53,540 Don't study too closely, my love. 571 00:43:55,050 --> 00:43:56,700 The Baron de Ronac. 572 00:44:00,500 --> 00:44:02,290 Mr de Beaumarchais. 573 00:44:02,590 --> 00:44:06,250 - So you know already? - My spies are efficient. 574 00:44:08,900 --> 00:44:12,580 The Baroness de Ronac. The Chevalier d'Eon. 575 00:44:13,460 --> 00:44:15,790 I'm charmed, Miss de Willer. 576 00:44:19,380 --> 00:44:23,610 Since the gauntlet is thrown, I'd better protect you, madam. 577 00:44:24,050 --> 00:44:26,950 - Come and dance. - With pleasure. 578 00:44:29,650 --> 00:44:31,770 Since your spies are so efficient 579 00:44:32,090 --> 00:44:36,090 you must know, Chevalier, what brings me to London. 580 00:44:36,550 --> 00:44:37,870 Indeed I do. 581 00:44:38,650 --> 00:44:43,420 But I'd never risk dealing with one of Louis XV's spies, 582 00:44:43,460 --> 00:44:47,830 unless he were Beaumarchais in person. 583 00:44:48,300 --> 00:44:50,910 I'm flattered. Let's negotiate. 584 00:44:50,960 --> 00:44:53,650 - By God, yes. - God or Goddess? 585 00:44:53,690 --> 00:44:55,310 One or the other. 586 00:44:55,360 --> 00:44:59,120 Go ahead. Ask what you're dying to ask. 587 00:44:59,170 --> 00:45:02,750 - Are you a woman? - What do you think, my friend? 588 00:45:05,000 --> 00:45:07,970 - Man? - Oh no, I just said ... 589 00:45:08,500 --> 00:45:10,330 - Still ... - Be careful. 590 00:45:10,590 --> 00:45:13,290 Absolute certainty is never as good as proof. 591 00:45:13,340 --> 00:45:15,830 Give me your arm. 592 00:45:17,340 --> 00:45:20,000 I won't force you to do anything. 593 00:45:21,170 --> 00:45:23,330 I'm told you like women. 594 00:45:23,590 --> 00:45:26,790 As a playwright, I've studied them at length. 595 00:45:28,090 --> 00:45:32,060 - Care to further your studies? - I don't wish to be wrong. 596 00:45:32,060 --> 00:45:33,200 Let's get back to the point. 597 00:45:33,650 --> 00:45:37,540 The king knows you wish to return to France. 598 00:45:37,590 --> 00:45:41,860 Look around you. They hate us. But what price would I pay? 599 00:45:41,900 --> 00:45:46,020 Negotiate with me the purchase of a royal document. 600 00:45:46,070 --> 00:45:50,310 - The plan to invade England? - Which he carelessly gave you. 601 00:45:50,920 --> 00:45:53,290 What could make me part with it? 602 00:45:53,340 --> 00:45:55,950 A fair balance in coins of the realm. 603 00:45:56,210 --> 00:45:57,790 - How much? - 500,000. 604 00:45:58,050 --> 00:45:59,160 He's lost his balance! 605 00:46:01,090 --> 00:46:03,540 My mandate won't let me go further. 606 00:46:04,630 --> 00:46:06,000 Pity. 607 00:46:06,250 --> 00:46:09,250 How much would a war with England cost France 608 00:46:09,300 --> 00:46:12,480 if England suddenly stumbled against that plan? 609 00:46:18,380 --> 00:46:22,370 - I'll have to think about it. - Let's do so outside. 610 00:46:22,460 --> 00:46:25,620 Nights are inspiring, and this is a lovely night. 611 00:46:32,500 --> 00:46:36,490 I approached the king with the idea myself! 612 00:46:36,980 --> 00:46:39,560 I told Sartines my price. 613 00:46:39,610 --> 00:46:41,710 I cannot believe he said nothing to you. 614 00:46:43,110 --> 00:46:46,500 Were you hoping to keep a share for yourself? 615 00:46:46,500 --> 00:46:48,060 That would be very low! 616 00:46:50,920 --> 00:46:53,120 - 550,000? - Nowhere near enough. 617 00:46:54,110 --> 00:46:56,850 They say you like money almost as much as women. 618 00:46:58,170 --> 00:47:00,410 - 600,000? - We're getting there. 619 00:47:01,460 --> 00:47:04,660 Go higher, you'll reach the desired object. 620 00:47:05,090 --> 00:47:07,290 - Sartines said ... - 700,000. 621 00:47:07,550 --> 00:47:09,100 Nearly there. 622 00:47:09,150 --> 00:47:11,330 Let's say we're there. 623 00:47:11,800 --> 00:47:15,580 I want the money here tomorrow late morning. 624 00:47:17,090 --> 00:47:18,580 If I forget? 625 00:47:18,840 --> 00:47:21,800 Do that and you'll be in prison that very night. 626 00:47:21,880 --> 00:47:26,100 The plan will reach King George's desk immediately. 627 00:47:27,670 --> 00:47:30,000 - Until then, Chevalier. - Mr de Beaumarchais! 628 00:47:30,000 --> 00:47:34,850 Do you usually leave a woman once you've had your way? 629 00:47:35,420 --> 00:47:39,140 - If I'm paying, yes. - Who's paying whom? 630 00:47:39,690 --> 00:47:41,350 You've taken your commission. 631 00:47:42,980 --> 00:47:46,710 Why not take the time to live a little as well? 632 00:47:50,500 --> 00:47:54,160 It would seem our interview is making someone jealous. 633 00:47:54,170 --> 00:47:55,370 Arthur? 634 00:47:55,800 --> 00:47:58,660 No. It's not what you think. 635 00:47:58,710 --> 00:48:01,620 Our relationship is a political one. 636 00:48:01,880 --> 00:48:03,600 He's watching you, not me. 637 00:48:03,710 --> 00:48:06,000 - Me? Why? - He knows you. 638 00:48:06,420 --> 00:48:08,000 He's an American. 639 00:48:10,550 --> 00:48:11,540 An American? 640 00:48:13,000 --> 00:48:16,580 - Here in the open? - Under a false name, like you. 641 00:48:16,590 --> 00:48:20,000 He's seeking support for his people. 642 00:48:20,630 --> 00:48:21,960 Introduce us. 643 00:48:24,150 --> 00:48:25,250 Arthur? 644 00:48:25,770 --> 00:48:30,310 For years I've tried to interest the king in the Americans. 645 00:48:32,210 --> 00:48:34,540 Beaumarchais, alias Baron de Ronac. 646 00:48:34,550 --> 00:48:36,730 Arthur Lee, alias Sir Whitman. 647 00:48:36,770 --> 00:48:38,040 Delighted. 648 00:48:38,460 --> 00:48:40,420 Maybe not as much as I am. 649 00:48:40,880 --> 00:48:41,870 Come along. 650 00:48:44,070 --> 00:48:45,350 That one people could enslave another 651 00:48:45,500 --> 00:48:47,000 has always puzzled me ... 652 00:49:15,520 --> 00:49:18,680 To invade England, what a vain dream! 653 00:49:25,500 --> 00:49:27,660 - Are you nervous? - I'm in a hurry. 654 00:49:29,920 --> 00:49:32,710 Your reward for your betrayal. 655 00:49:32,750 --> 00:49:35,940 - You may count it. - I'd rather trust you. 656 00:49:36,300 --> 00:49:38,540 - I must leave. - So soon? 657 00:49:38,960 --> 00:49:42,160 An unexpected journey to elude revenge. 658 00:49:42,250 --> 00:49:43,860 Much obliged. 659 00:50:06,750 --> 00:50:07,950 You know, Mr Lee, 660 00:50:07,960 --> 00:50:12,350 I've kept watch on America's efforts to be rid of England. 661 00:50:12,690 --> 00:50:16,430 No one in France has listened to me, though. 662 00:50:16,550 --> 00:50:19,740 Yet both countries want a weaker England. 663 00:50:19,750 --> 00:50:22,210 What do you want from France? 664 00:50:22,630 --> 00:50:25,240 Guns, powder and cannons. 665 00:50:25,670 --> 00:50:28,290 It would be easier to gain its esteem. 666 00:50:29,440 --> 00:50:33,690 How do you intend to pay, Mr Lee? 667 00:50:33,920 --> 00:50:36,700 Your ships would return laden with riches. 668 00:50:46,250 --> 00:50:47,670 Let's get out of here! 669 00:51:01,380 --> 00:51:05,580 - Not jumping, Baron? - I loathe cold water. 670 00:51:06,090 --> 00:51:08,790 - Why arrest me? - Collusion with the enemy. 671 00:51:09,050 --> 00:51:11,960 I'm under the protection of the King of France. 672 00:51:12,170 --> 00:51:14,780 Your king is dead, Mr de Beaumarchais. 673 00:51:58,710 --> 00:52:00,310 Mr de Beaumarchais! 674 00:52:00,460 --> 00:52:03,650 Had I known, I would have got arrested sooner. 675 00:52:04,000 --> 00:52:07,080 - My lord. - And who might you be? 676 00:52:07,300 --> 00:52:10,830 Thévenot Morande, writer. Without your talent. 677 00:52:11,250 --> 00:52:13,460 - What do you write? - Awful stuff. 678 00:52:13,880 --> 00:52:18,020 Anonymous letters and pamphlets no one reads. 679 00:52:18,090 --> 00:52:21,440 - How do you get by? - By not publishing. 680 00:52:21,440 --> 00:52:24,500 I'm paid handsomely to keep my texts unpublished. 681 00:52:25,550 --> 00:52:27,520 That's risky. 682 00:52:27,520 --> 00:52:30,730 Indeed I'm more familiar with prison than with home. 683 00:52:33,400 --> 00:52:37,130 - How is your Barber? - You know Figaro? 684 00:52:37,210 --> 00:52:40,060 I know your trial has cut him short. 685 00:52:41,750 --> 00:52:44,060 I'm trying to update him. 686 00:52:45,420 --> 00:52:46,760 May I? 687 00:52:46,980 --> 00:52:48,330 By all means. 688 00:52:51,340 --> 00:52:55,250 - Whence your happy outlook? - It comes from hardship. 689 00:52:56,520 --> 00:53:00,250 I strive to laugh at everything so that I may not weep. 690 00:53:01,710 --> 00:53:04,790 I'd give my fortune to have written this. 691 00:53:05,460 --> 00:53:08,740 Thank you. What is your latest work about? 692 00:53:08,800 --> 00:53:12,380 Your king's inability to honour his wife. 693 00:53:12,380 --> 00:53:13,910 Sorry? 694 00:53:14,380 --> 00:53:18,600 - Have you met Louis XVI? - As heir apparent, yes. 695 00:53:18,820 --> 00:53:21,980 He doesn't screw, sir. He does not screw. 696 00:53:23,020 --> 00:53:25,560 I threatened the Court to tell all 697 00:53:25,570 --> 00:53:29,340 unless I was granted a golden, happy retirement. 698 00:53:29,550 --> 00:53:33,560 - How did they respond? - By locking me up here. 699 00:53:33,880 --> 00:53:35,580 With worse to come 700 00:53:36,050 --> 00:53:38,870 if I didn't reveal where my original pamphlet was. 701 00:53:43,210 --> 00:53:45,500 With worse to come ... 702 00:53:45,750 --> 00:53:49,500 If I didn't reveal where I had my pamphlet printed. 703 00:55:00,130 --> 00:55:02,890 Mr Gudin ... were I my cousin the king, 704 00:55:02,900 --> 00:55:05,310 rather than depress me, this would stimulate me! 705 00:55:06,880 --> 00:55:10,230 It would lead to such a virile outburst 706 00:55:10,230 --> 00:55:13,420 that I'd produce an heir to the throne. 707 00:55:13,670 --> 00:55:15,880 I'd stand proud and erect. 708 00:55:15,880 --> 00:55:19,450 - The king may not be amused. - He won't be. 709 00:55:19,800 --> 00:55:20,870 May God be thanked. 710 00:55:22,800 --> 00:55:24,920 The king fears this text dreadfully. 711 00:55:25,380 --> 00:55:30,100 If he thinks Beaumarchais can stop it, he'll have him freed. 712 00:55:30,420 --> 00:55:33,120 - Will you go to the king? - At once. 713 00:55:33,130 --> 00:55:35,330 Do you know what Voltaire said? 714 00:55:35,900 --> 00:55:39,250 Beaumarchais will never be a Molière 715 00:55:39,500 --> 00:55:43,630 because his life captivates him more than his work. 716 00:55:44,050 --> 00:55:45,320 How can I thank you? 717 00:56:05,150 --> 00:56:07,700 - What did he want? - My hand in marriage. 718 00:56:08,500 --> 00:56:09,850 Wonderful. 719 00:56:11,420 --> 00:56:13,660 Long live the Barber of Seville! 720 00:56:29,050 --> 00:56:31,620 Come. Pierre will need us for once. 721 00:56:34,190 --> 00:56:37,330 - What can I write about it? - What has to be written. 722 00:56:37,610 --> 00:56:40,620 That's it's a vile farce with no future. 723 00:56:40,730 --> 00:56:44,960 - How would you describe it? - The debacle of the century. 724 00:56:45,050 --> 00:56:48,210 One can survive rebuke, prison, but not ridicule! 725 00:57:10,090 --> 00:57:12,330 What did you do to your play? 726 00:57:14,050 --> 00:57:17,080 You burdened it with crude, redundant dialogue. 727 00:57:18,360 --> 00:57:21,000 You added an entire act. 728 00:57:21,250 --> 00:57:22,910 You debased it. 729 00:57:29,460 --> 00:57:31,250 You're quite right. 730 00:57:33,670 --> 00:57:36,310 I wanted to provoke laughter at any price. 731 00:57:37,090 --> 00:57:39,120 I betrayed my purpose. 732 00:57:40,960 --> 00:57:44,170 It could be that I'm not a genuine writer. 733 00:57:46,000 --> 00:57:48,370 I'm going back to business. 734 00:57:49,050 --> 00:57:50,750 I'm better at it. 735 00:57:51,170 --> 00:57:53,500 Don't cap laziness with cowardice. 736 00:57:54,590 --> 00:57:56,960 Just remove the cheapest lines 737 00:57:57,210 --> 00:57:59,890 and go back to your earlier version. 738 00:58:00,630 --> 00:58:04,290 Why don't you do it yourself, Mr Biographer? 739 00:58:04,340 --> 00:58:07,080 You seem to know exactly what is required. 740 00:58:07,460 --> 00:58:10,090 I won't touch the nasty piece again. 741 00:58:17,170 --> 00:58:18,370 The king. 742 00:58:19,170 --> 00:58:20,370 Mr de Beaumarchais, 743 00:58:20,420 --> 00:58:24,040 I had to write to King George, who is hardly a friend. 744 00:58:24,090 --> 00:58:26,210 Exactly what possessed you? 745 00:58:26,770 --> 00:58:28,640 My duty to my king, Sire. 746 00:58:28,900 --> 00:58:32,310 To return without suppressing that slander 747 00:58:32,360 --> 00:58:33,730 was unbearable. 748 00:58:33,980 --> 00:58:36,470 Here is the original, Sire. 749 00:58:36,920 --> 00:58:39,920 I appreciate your concern for our honour. 750 00:58:40,960 --> 00:58:43,620 But why consort with American rebels? 751 00:58:46,170 --> 00:58:47,810 Our late king 752 00:58:47,860 --> 00:58:51,600 took great interest in their war of independence. 753 00:58:53,800 --> 00:58:55,540 Are you quite sure? 754 00:58:55,750 --> 00:58:58,120 When he sent me to London, 755 00:58:58,170 --> 00:59:01,370 King Louis XV hoped above all else 756 00:59:01,520 --> 00:59:04,310 that I would meet with Benjamin Franklin. 757 00:59:06,340 --> 00:59:09,390 Unfortunately, Dr Franklin had already left. 758 00:59:09,840 --> 00:59:14,170 Your grandfather always mistrusted the English. 759 00:59:14,250 --> 00:59:16,670 Hence this plan for an invasion. 760 00:59:18,650 --> 00:59:20,790 A most dangerous project! 761 00:59:22,050 --> 00:59:23,440 And ruinous at that. 762 00:59:23,710 --> 00:59:26,330 Sire, should the English win, 763 00:59:26,340 --> 00:59:29,200 we'll lose our overseas territories 764 00:59:29,460 --> 00:59:31,960 and British power will increase. 765 00:59:32,210 --> 00:59:34,790 That would be even more ruinous. 766 00:59:35,050 --> 00:59:38,390 - We must prevent it. - It would be too expensive. 767 00:59:38,550 --> 00:59:40,670 Three million in my estimation. 768 00:59:40,710 --> 00:59:43,330 - Allow me ... - You allow yourself so much! 769 00:59:44,730 --> 00:59:48,920 I can lend the first million, convince Spain to lend another 770 00:59:48,940 --> 00:59:52,170 and the third would come from you. 771 00:59:52,380 --> 00:59:54,560 Now I understand better 772 00:59:54,670 --> 00:59:57,600 why people accuse you of being so forward. 773 00:59:58,750 --> 01:00:01,650 Sire, should we step back when our country is at risk? 774 01:00:01,650 --> 01:00:03,730 Who is "we"? 775 01:00:03,840 --> 01:00:06,620 By "we" I mean France, of course. 776 01:00:07,050 --> 01:00:11,100 And when France succeeds will you still say "we"? 777 01:00:11,250 --> 01:00:13,750 In that case, I would say "the king", Sire. 778 01:00:14,880 --> 01:00:18,080 Well said. Take a seat. 779 01:00:22,840 --> 01:00:26,820 - Why are you doing all this? - For France and because ... 780 01:00:26,920 --> 01:00:30,290 I'm translating a remarkable text. 781 01:00:30,710 --> 01:00:31,660 What text? 782 01:00:32,090 --> 01:00:35,920 The Declaration of Independence of the United States. 783 01:00:36,340 --> 01:00:37,750 What is it about? 784 01:00:39,170 --> 01:00:41,560 People's most sacred right. 785 01:00:42,420 --> 01:00:44,160 And what is this right? 786 01:00:45,880 --> 01:00:48,250 The pursuit of happiness, Sire. 787 01:00:50,550 --> 01:00:52,190 Goodbye, Minister. 788 01:00:54,110 --> 01:00:57,290 Louis XV and the Americans! What lies! 789 01:00:57,380 --> 01:01:00,250 If that plump boy embraces their cause 790 01:01:00,500 --> 01:01:02,620 he'll go down as a great king. 791 01:01:02,880 --> 01:01:05,460 - It's in his interest. - Or yours? 792 01:01:05,500 --> 01:01:08,500 Both maybe. What do you think of him? 793 01:01:08,550 --> 01:01:10,830 The king? Too early to tell. 794 01:01:10,880 --> 01:01:13,580 I like him. I sense a man with a strong will. 795 01:01:13,840 --> 01:01:16,460 Yes, the will to submit to yours! 796 01:01:20,300 --> 01:01:23,130 In fact, you and I love the same man. 797 01:01:24,840 --> 01:01:26,960 But that man doesn't exist. 798 01:01:29,840 --> 01:01:33,560 I imagined him faithful. You, methodical. 799 01:01:34,920 --> 01:01:37,620 He's obviously neither. 800 01:01:37,940 --> 01:01:40,910 So Gudin, have you written your Barber? 801 01:01:40,920 --> 01:01:43,460 There isn't a word that isn't yours. 802 01:01:49,920 --> 01:01:53,110 What's wrong with him? Is he upset? 803 01:01:55,130 --> 01:01:56,290 Only disappointed. 804 01:02:15,460 --> 01:02:17,210 But I've already sent my review! 805 01:02:17,460 --> 01:02:19,790 Rewrite, as Beaumarchais did. 806 01:02:43,900 --> 01:02:45,910 - Where's Pierre? - He didn't come. 807 01:03:02,420 --> 01:03:04,040 Our favourite author. 808 01:03:04,800 --> 01:03:06,000 My Lord. 809 01:03:07,170 --> 01:03:08,370 Father. 810 01:03:08,590 --> 01:03:12,490 Why weren't you at the theatre for your new Barber? 811 01:03:12,860 --> 01:03:14,790 Sheer panic, my lord. 812 01:03:14,920 --> 01:03:17,740 Groundless. It's a great play. 813 01:03:17,750 --> 01:03:20,140 A joyful play, anyway. 814 01:03:20,250 --> 01:03:22,370 Same thing. When's the next? 815 01:03:22,590 --> 01:03:25,640 - I have no topic, my lord. - You must! 816 01:03:25,710 --> 01:03:29,750 I read your letter to the critics. Figaro is dying to return. 817 01:03:31,340 --> 01:03:34,580 My lord, if I put that scoundrel back on stage 818 01:03:34,590 --> 01:03:38,980 he'd be older and say things censors wouldn't like. 819 01:03:39,020 --> 01:03:41,120 We'd protect you from them. 820 01:03:41,570 --> 01:03:44,710 You know my new theatre is being built. 821 01:03:45,150 --> 01:03:48,490 I'd love to open it with Figaro's latest mischief. 822 01:03:48,920 --> 01:03:52,100 When the king's brother asks, 823 01:03:52,110 --> 01:03:54,230 you must accept the challenge. 824 01:03:56,590 --> 01:03:58,750 Then I'll be delighted to, my lord. 825 01:04:06,250 --> 01:04:09,620 Such luxury! You've come up in the world. 826 01:04:09,620 --> 01:04:10,670 Precisely. 827 01:04:10,710 --> 01:04:14,420 As of yesterday, I'm Minister for the Navy. 828 01:04:15,190 --> 01:04:18,060 So show me more respect. 829 01:04:18,110 --> 01:04:22,210 Overseeing old cockleshells makes you so important? 830 01:04:22,880 --> 01:04:26,170 Enough to convey to you great news ... 831 01:04:26,320 --> 01:04:28,460 from our king. 832 01:04:32,300 --> 01:04:35,170 Great news from the king can only be one thing. 833 01:04:39,750 --> 01:04:43,690 Since America's first victories over the English, 834 01:04:43,750 --> 01:04:49,000 the king has realised we must help our rebel friends. 835 01:04:49,110 --> 01:04:52,130 He took his time pondering. 836 01:04:52,380 --> 01:04:55,850 Unfortunately, our help must remain unofficial. 837 01:04:55,960 --> 01:04:58,220 You alone will see to it. 838 01:04:58,960 --> 01:05:01,580 - And with what money? - Yours. 839 01:05:01,840 --> 01:05:04,330 You offered, if I remember correctly. 840 01:05:05,110 --> 01:05:07,980 Organise some trade with the Americans. 841 01:05:08,840 --> 01:05:12,540 In other words, I'll take all the risks 842 01:05:13,110 --> 01:05:15,710 while the government takes none! 843 01:05:16,300 --> 01:05:19,520 The English mustn't suspect a thing. 844 01:05:20,170 --> 01:05:24,500 If they did, our government would have to disavow you, 845 01:05:24,920 --> 01:05:26,380 condemn you even. 846 01:05:26,800 --> 01:05:28,620 That sounds familiar ... 847 01:05:32,300 --> 01:05:33,920 Good morning, gentlemen ... 848 01:05:34,800 --> 01:05:38,290 - Who is Rodrigue Hortales? - Company chairman. 849 01:05:40,670 --> 01:05:43,600 - What are these men doing? - Setting up office. 850 01:05:45,550 --> 01:05:47,210 What for? 851 01:05:48,150 --> 01:05:50,790 Commercial links with America. 852 01:05:50,840 --> 01:05:53,850 See to its defence, its future ... 853 01:05:56,050 --> 01:05:57,950 Your signature please, sir. 854 01:06:00,660 --> 01:06:01,700 There. 855 01:06:01,800 --> 01:06:03,590 Pierre, are you Rodrigues Hortales? 856 01:06:04,210 --> 01:06:05,850 Yes, it's you ... 857 01:06:07,110 --> 01:06:10,230 There you are, my love. Do you like this floor? 858 01:06:10,440 --> 01:06:12,080 I thought we might live here. 859 01:06:12,300 --> 01:06:15,750 Sir, there's a mirror to see to downstairs. 860 01:06:15,960 --> 01:06:18,040 I'm coming right away. 861 01:06:22,340 --> 01:06:23,330 So there. 862 01:06:24,210 --> 01:06:26,290 Forget "The Marriage of Figaro." 863 01:06:26,750 --> 01:06:29,290 Forget the promise to Conti. 864 01:06:29,750 --> 01:06:31,900 Rodrigues Hortales is in trade. 865 01:06:32,210 --> 01:06:33,840 I've been so stupid. 866 01:06:35,110 --> 01:06:37,480 He'll never write the play. 867 01:06:37,590 --> 01:06:39,370 You're quite mistaken. 868 01:06:46,090 --> 01:06:48,460 He always ends up being true to his word. 869 01:06:49,230 --> 01:06:51,410 I'm happy for you. 870 01:06:51,840 --> 01:06:53,740 You're kissing my wife now? 871 01:06:54,000 --> 01:06:55,920 You don't deserve her. 872 01:06:57,210 --> 01:06:59,940 - Are you off? - To write your biography ... 873 01:06:59,980 --> 01:07:01,920 "Trials of a Cannon Merchant". 874 01:07:10,230 --> 01:07:13,270 Gudin is right, Mr Lee. I'm selling death. 875 01:07:13,320 --> 01:07:15,580 - Who's Gudin? - My conscience. 876 01:07:15,630 --> 01:07:18,460 - You have one? - To each his own. 877 01:07:18,500 --> 01:07:21,160 Make war, like us. It simplifies things. 878 01:07:21,160 --> 01:07:23,250 You think so? 879 01:07:23,920 --> 01:07:26,660 Hurry, gentlemen. We'll be late. 880 01:07:32,500 --> 01:07:35,160 Good. We're all set for a Customs inspection. 881 01:07:35,210 --> 01:07:38,470 What? Didn't you take care of it? 882 01:07:38,550 --> 01:07:41,080 An inspection must take place and it will. 883 01:07:41,340 --> 01:07:42,750 The king ... 884 01:07:43,800 --> 01:07:46,390 The king wants no trouble with the English. 885 01:07:46,440 --> 01:07:49,230 Here's proof! 886 01:07:54,920 --> 01:07:58,250 Mr Hortales? I'm Burgat, Customs Officer. 887 01:07:58,340 --> 01:08:01,520 Mr Smith has instructed me to inspect your ship. 888 01:08:03,670 --> 01:08:05,850 By all means, go ahead. 889 01:08:10,000 --> 01:08:12,120 You, to the fore. You, follow me. 890 01:08:20,210 --> 01:08:21,520 Go ahead. 891 01:08:21,880 --> 01:08:23,870 Go ahead, please. 892 01:08:29,440 --> 01:08:31,540 After you, dear Arthur. 893 01:08:32,880 --> 01:08:33,870 Go ahead. 894 01:08:34,630 --> 01:08:35,620 Go. 895 01:08:53,570 --> 01:08:56,230 - Well? - Nothing. The hold is empty. 896 01:09:00,070 --> 01:09:01,580 Nothing, sir. 897 01:09:07,090 --> 01:09:09,290 You must have been wrongly informed. 898 01:09:13,570 --> 01:09:14,910 Under the boards? 899 01:09:14,960 --> 01:09:18,540 Nothing but the hull. At least I hope so. 900 01:09:24,800 --> 01:09:25,890 Gentlemen ... 901 01:09:29,320 --> 01:09:31,330 You're pale. Come and get some air. 902 01:09:40,940 --> 01:09:44,310 Your cargo. Now you can breathe easier. 903 01:09:56,900 --> 01:09:59,600 Mr de Beaumarchais is here, Your Excellency. 904 01:09:59,690 --> 01:10:02,120 Good. Show him in. 905 01:10:02,170 --> 01:10:04,870 Dr Franklin is expecting you, sir. 906 01:10:08,380 --> 01:10:12,040 - Your Excellency ... - Come closer. 907 01:10:12,690 --> 01:10:15,130 Now, Mr de Beaumarchais, 908 01:10:15,550 --> 01:10:20,790 I hear you're not pleased with your American friends? 909 01:10:21,210 --> 01:10:26,710 Sir, I've sent to America over 30 shiploads of ammunition 910 01:10:26,770 --> 01:10:29,540 and as yet, I haven't received a thing in return. 911 01:10:30,340 --> 01:10:33,020 My company is facing bankruptcy. 912 01:10:33,130 --> 01:10:37,540 Why have you done all this, Mr de Beaumarchais? 913 01:10:37,550 --> 01:10:40,310 In the name of liberty, Ambassador. 914 01:10:40,320 --> 01:10:41,640 Then, you can rejoice. 915 01:10:41,900 --> 01:10:46,730 I have just received a message 916 01:10:46,770 --> 01:10:49,830 which is directly addressed to you. 917 01:10:50,090 --> 01:10:52,450 Over there, on the table. 918 01:10:52,500 --> 01:10:54,830 Read it, please. 919 01:11:01,170 --> 01:11:02,250 Yes. 920 01:11:03,020 --> 01:11:05,120 "Mr de Beaumarchais, 921 01:11:06,710 --> 01:11:10,170 "the Congress of the United States of America 922 01:11:10,420 --> 01:11:14,660 "in recognition for all your efforts ..." 923 01:11:14,880 --> 01:11:17,710 The Congress, Mr Beaumarchais! 924 01:11:17,750 --> 01:11:20,470 You are the New World's hero! 925 01:11:20,470 --> 01:11:22,040 Do you realise? 926 01:11:23,800 --> 01:11:26,080 Do you realise? 927 01:11:27,000 --> 01:11:28,810 Unfortunately, I do. 928 01:11:45,320 --> 01:11:46,500 How did it happen? 929 01:11:49,050 --> 01:11:51,120 He was with the young ladies. 930 01:11:51,380 --> 01:11:55,040 He prolonged the visit most unreasonably. 931 01:12:11,090 --> 01:12:14,060 - My lord ... - It's you, Gudin! 932 01:12:18,050 --> 01:12:22,140 - Is Beaumarchais coming? - He's on his way, my lord. 933 01:12:22,750 --> 01:12:24,460 He'd better hurry. 934 01:12:25,340 --> 01:12:27,790 Please remind him of his promise. 935 01:12:28,050 --> 01:12:30,740 - He owes you a comedy. - Ah, yes ... 936 01:12:31,130 --> 01:12:33,480 - Figaro. - Yes. 937 01:12:35,300 --> 01:12:38,020 I'll try not to die too quickly. 938 01:12:46,960 --> 01:12:47,960 My lord ... 939 01:12:48,210 --> 01:12:51,420 you still don't believe in God? 940 01:12:56,840 --> 01:12:59,330 He has never come to see me. 941 01:13:00,420 --> 01:13:02,320 And now, it's too late. 942 01:13:02,770 --> 01:13:05,100 Receive last rites, anyway. 943 01:13:05,250 --> 01:13:08,960 A token gesture, if only to please those who love you. 944 01:13:12,380 --> 01:13:14,750 I'll agree, on one condition. 945 01:13:21,050 --> 01:13:23,720 Bring ... bring back Figaro. 946 01:13:47,900 --> 01:13:49,390 He's asking for you. 947 01:13:59,500 --> 01:14:01,670 A macaroon, Mr de Beaumarchais? 948 01:14:06,960 --> 01:14:09,610 Wouldn't she make a nice Chérubin? 949 01:14:11,710 --> 01:14:12,810 Yes. 950 01:14:57,670 --> 01:15:00,120 I know you're awake. 951 01:15:02,170 --> 01:15:04,000 And I know why. 952 01:15:06,130 --> 01:15:09,310 But what I do elsewhere is of no consequence. 953 01:15:14,550 --> 01:15:18,060 For as long as you can put up with me 954 01:15:19,210 --> 01:15:21,910 I beg you to stay with me. 955 01:15:48,800 --> 01:15:51,060 - Who's after me now? - Your landlord. 956 01:15:51,110 --> 01:15:55,320 - He's richer than I am. - Let his daughter play Chérubin. 957 01:15:55,590 --> 01:15:59,260 Let me finish Act V. Then there's censorship. 958 01:15:59,270 --> 01:16:01,040 And the actors! 959 01:16:01,090 --> 01:16:04,040 The actors! They're swindling you. 960 01:16:04,360 --> 01:16:06,270 Have you seen the accounts? 961 01:16:08,770 --> 01:16:11,670 They haven't given you a cent from the "Barber". 962 01:16:12,400 --> 01:16:15,380 - "You abused her. - "She is a minor. 963 01:16:15,420 --> 01:16:19,290 - "She's a free agent!" - So are you, it seems. 964 01:16:22,630 --> 01:16:24,250 Mr de Beaumarchais? 965 01:16:28,090 --> 01:16:29,580 Gentlemen ... 966 01:16:32,460 --> 01:16:34,870 How are you entitled to this? 967 01:16:34,880 --> 01:16:39,620 - The play belongs to us. - Fascinating. Tell me more. 968 01:16:39,800 --> 01:16:42,430 The play closed after two days. 969 01:16:42,480 --> 01:16:45,190 So it became the actors' property. 970 01:16:45,250 --> 01:16:48,930 I rewrote it. It has been a success since. 971 01:16:48,980 --> 01:16:52,190 You owe me one ninth of the takings. 3225 pounds. 972 01:16:52,340 --> 01:16:55,240 - You've lost your mind. - You'll lose the trial. 973 01:16:55,340 --> 01:16:57,810 Authors don't want your handouts. 974 01:16:58,860 --> 01:17:02,520 We've set up an association to protect our rights. 975 01:17:02,570 --> 01:17:05,140 Author's rights. Good day. 976 01:17:06,630 --> 01:17:07,830 Author's rights! 977 01:17:08,880 --> 01:17:10,440 What next? 978 01:17:14,000 --> 01:17:15,000 Mummy! 979 01:17:45,960 --> 01:17:47,270 Pierre? 980 01:17:56,380 --> 01:17:58,950 He visited the actors at the Comédie 981 01:17:59,210 --> 01:18:01,460 with a copy of his "Marriage". 982 01:18:02,380 --> 01:18:04,870 He must have organised a reading. 983 01:18:16,650 --> 01:18:18,830 Love him as he is. 984 01:18:19,880 --> 01:18:22,060 That's very hard. 985 01:18:27,320 --> 01:18:31,270 - What do you think of the play? - It's his best writing. 986 01:18:31,340 --> 01:18:34,500 Most irreverent. A formidable weapon. 987 01:18:34,500 --> 01:18:36,830 So he'll be sent to prison? 988 01:18:37,250 --> 01:18:39,390 That will be up to the censors. 989 01:19:34,880 --> 01:19:37,370 It's of no consequence, remember? 990 01:19:38,460 --> 01:19:40,750 Of no consequence whatsoever. 991 01:19:48,270 --> 01:19:50,330 Don't look so grim. 992 01:19:50,380 --> 01:19:53,920 Don't worry. It's my play they're judging. 993 01:19:55,960 --> 01:19:59,000 - I won't face the galleys. - Only the Bastille! 994 01:19:59,520 --> 01:20:02,410 I'll get bed and board. You'll tend to my wife. 995 01:20:27,070 --> 01:20:30,830 - I believe you know everyone? - I haven't had the pleasure ... 996 01:20:31,170 --> 01:20:34,630 Madame Vigée-Lebrun is representing the queen. 997 01:20:36,170 --> 01:20:37,750 I am honoured, madam. 998 01:20:45,420 --> 01:20:48,600 Before I begin, I would like you to know, 999 01:20:48,650 --> 01:20:51,870 ladies and gentlemen, 1000 01:20:51,920 --> 01:20:53,620 that I'll gladly accept 1001 01:20:53,670 --> 01:20:57,680 all the corrections you deem necessary. 1002 01:21:07,210 --> 01:21:11,130 "The Mad Day", or "The Marriage of Figaro". 1003 01:21:23,670 --> 01:21:27,080 Figaro: I was born to be a courtier. 1004 01:21:28,500 --> 01:21:32,430 Suzanne: They say it's a difficult occupation. 1005 01:21:33,420 --> 01:21:34,980 Figaro: 1006 01:21:35,020 --> 01:21:38,870 Accept, take and ask, that's all there is to it. 1007 01:21:38,880 --> 01:21:41,120 Don't you fear, Pierre 1008 01:21:41,170 --> 01:21:44,250 you may offend some of our friends? 1009 01:21:44,360 --> 01:21:46,720 If they feel targeted, Baron 1010 01:21:46,730 --> 01:21:49,750 then they're not worthy of our friendship. 1011 01:21:50,940 --> 01:21:54,370 Figaro: Now take without need ... 1012 01:21:54,590 --> 01:21:58,830 Antonio: Drink without thirst, make love at any time, 1013 01:21:58,880 --> 01:22:01,210 that sets us apart from animals. 1014 01:22:01,420 --> 01:22:04,950 Couldn't this be seen as an invitation to debauchery? 1015 01:22:07,210 --> 01:22:09,150 Mr Desfontaines, 1016 01:22:09,190 --> 01:22:12,990 you're a writer yourself, and a good one at that. 1017 01:22:14,460 --> 01:22:17,350 As you know, we create repellent characters 1018 01:22:17,380 --> 01:22:21,330 to set off the virtues of our exemplary characters. 1019 01:22:23,000 --> 01:22:26,850 God always needs the Devil, Mr Desfontaines. 1020 01:22:37,090 --> 01:22:42,020 Nobility, wealth, rank, position 1021 01:22:42,250 --> 01:22:44,230 make a man proud. 1022 01:22:44,690 --> 01:22:46,790 What did you do to earn that? 1023 01:22:46,940 --> 01:22:51,870 You went through the trouble of being born. No more. 1024 01:22:52,820 --> 01:22:56,370 - This is a bit much. - Wait till the end. 1025 01:22:56,380 --> 01:22:58,310 Bartholo: You'll win many hearts. 1026 01:22:58,420 --> 01:23:01,810 Figaro: My wife and wealth notwithstanding, 1027 01:23:01,860 --> 01:23:05,060 I'll be honoured and gratified to win so many hearts. 1028 01:23:09,670 --> 01:23:13,170 I'll spare you the sung verses that follow 1029 01:23:13,210 --> 01:23:16,090 because my voice would only incite you to more severity. 1030 01:23:35,630 --> 01:23:39,030 - You stepped on my foot! - Well, mine have gone numb. 1031 01:23:39,660 --> 01:23:42,050 No need to push and shove just for a ticket. 1032 01:23:42,150 --> 01:23:46,400 - A ticket for what? - Beaumarchais's "Marriage". 1033 01:23:46,480 --> 01:23:50,890 I'm not going to see a play. I loathe the theatre! 1034 01:23:51,380 --> 01:23:53,500 All I want is to go home. 1035 01:23:56,750 --> 01:24:00,620 - What time does it start? - At 6 o'clock, sir. 1036 01:24:00,670 --> 01:24:04,240 6 o'clock! That's so late. I won't last until then. 1037 01:24:23,840 --> 01:24:27,710 The carriage of His Highness the Count of Provence. 1038 01:24:33,610 --> 01:24:36,960 The carriage of the Duke of Chaulnes. 1039 01:24:44,210 --> 01:24:46,850 Come! Come, my pretty one! 1040 01:24:48,000 --> 01:24:51,910 Give us some air. You know I need a lot. 1041 01:25:17,000 --> 01:25:18,690 That's the new Duchess! 1042 01:25:26,500 --> 01:25:29,590 My lord, your theatre is very fine. 1043 01:25:29,840 --> 01:25:33,880 - I find it rather little. - Little ... for Beaumarchais! 1044 01:25:33,960 --> 01:25:35,770 Don't worry. He writes so little. 1045 01:25:35,920 --> 01:25:39,120 May I introduce to you the Duchess de Chaulnes? 1046 01:25:39,900 --> 01:25:41,510 Madame. 1047 01:25:55,250 --> 01:25:57,420 Just a chicken wing. 1048 01:25:57,460 --> 01:25:59,040 It's very light. 1049 01:25:59,090 --> 01:26:00,700 I couldn't. 1050 01:26:02,710 --> 01:26:05,070 What about a little champagne? 1051 01:26:06,150 --> 01:26:09,390 - A toast to Figaro? - I couldn't swallow a drop. 1052 01:26:09,750 --> 01:26:11,960 Why don't you say a prayer for me? 1053 01:26:12,380 --> 01:26:14,620 You have never believed in God. 1054 01:26:15,090 --> 01:26:17,160 Like our poor departed Prince. 1055 01:26:17,170 --> 01:26:19,490 I no longer know. 1056 01:26:28,840 --> 01:26:30,450 Be brave. 1057 01:26:30,920 --> 01:26:35,100 After all, your life doesn't depend on the play. 1058 01:26:35,570 --> 01:26:37,140 You're right. 1059 01:26:37,500 --> 01:26:39,640 A lot more is at stake. 1060 01:27:01,960 --> 01:27:04,060 19 feet by 26. 1061 01:27:04,210 --> 01:27:06,790 Figaro, look at my little hat! 1062 01:27:06,840 --> 01:27:09,710 - Do you like it like this? - Indeed! 1063 01:27:19,750 --> 01:27:22,120 Sir? Excuse me ... 1064 01:27:24,000 --> 01:27:26,060 Oh sorry, sir. 1065 01:27:26,110 --> 01:27:28,830 Look, it's Beaumarchais. Beaumarchais! 1066 01:27:39,570 --> 01:27:43,710 Wit and fortitude could help you advance your career! 1067 01:27:43,960 --> 01:27:46,080 Advancement through wit? 1068 01:27:46,380 --> 01:27:51,080 My lord is jesting. Mediocrity and crawling advance a man. 1069 01:28:06,420 --> 01:28:09,810 Keep secrets that aren't secrets. 1070 01:28:09,840 --> 01:28:14,020 Sound profound and mysterious when you're shallow. 1071 01:28:14,710 --> 01:28:16,810 Put on acts, good or bad. 1072 01:28:16,820 --> 01:28:19,620 Dispatch spies and reward traitors. 1073 01:28:19,840 --> 01:28:22,410 Tamper with seals, intercept letters. 1074 01:28:22,460 --> 01:28:26,790 Disguise lowly methods beneath lofty goals. 1075 01:28:26,800 --> 01:28:29,400 If that's not politics then I'm a dead man. 1076 01:28:30,690 --> 01:28:34,060 The Count: You're defining intrigue! 1077 01:28:34,370 --> 01:28:36,250 Figaro: 1078 01:28:36,250 --> 01:28:38,420 Politics, intrigue, whatever. 1079 01:28:38,460 --> 01:28:41,490 Peas in a pod. You're welcome to them. 1080 01:28:41,500 --> 01:28:43,810 What? He wrote that? 1081 01:28:43,820 --> 01:28:47,150 - I certainly didn't write it. - Keep reading. 1082 01:28:47,150 --> 01:28:49,730 ... against an anonymous Figaro. 1083 01:28:49,980 --> 01:28:51,980 - Rank? - Gentleman. 1084 01:28:51,980 --> 01:28:53,850 You're a gentleman? 1085 01:28:54,000 --> 01:28:56,840 If God had so desired I'd be the son of a prince. 1086 01:29:00,960 --> 01:29:05,140 I maintain it's the copulative conjunction "and" 1087 01:29:05,150 --> 01:29:07,790 which links the two clauses, 1088 01:29:07,840 --> 01:29:11,020 "I'll pay the young lady AND I'll marry her. 1089 01:29:11,020 --> 01:29:16,330 And I maintain the alternating conjunction "or" divides it. 1090 01:29:16,330 --> 01:29:19,450 "I'll pay the young lady OR I'll marry her." 1091 01:29:19,500 --> 01:29:22,670 The pedant! I'll counter his Latin with Greek. 1092 01:29:22,750 --> 01:29:24,910 I'll annihilate him! 1093 01:29:36,090 --> 01:29:37,210 Well ... 1094 01:29:37,210 --> 01:29:39,290 Your courage has come back. 1095 01:29:39,550 --> 01:29:43,250 More to the point, I no longer need any. Listen. 1096 01:29:45,840 --> 01:29:49,040 To think you resisted writing the play. 1097 01:29:51,090 --> 01:29:55,500 I feel Conti died solely to force me to keep my word. 1098 01:29:55,670 --> 01:29:59,500 Don't believe that. Conti had little to do with it. 1099 01:29:59,920 --> 01:30:01,250 What? 1100 01:30:01,300 --> 01:30:03,480 In his enfeebled state, 1101 01:30:03,480 --> 01:30:06,520 the Prince would never have thought of it. 1102 01:30:06,620 --> 01:30:08,500 He needed a little help. 1103 01:30:08,920 --> 01:30:10,690 And was he helped? 1104 01:30:11,420 --> 01:30:14,170 God placed by your side 1105 01:30:15,050 --> 01:30:17,420 the best of friends. 1106 01:30:19,840 --> 01:30:24,640 If I met one of the mighty, so quick to humiliate others, 1107 01:30:24,690 --> 01:30:27,610 his own pride deflated by some disgrace, 1108 01:30:28,070 --> 01:30:29,890 I would tell him 1109 01:30:30,250 --> 01:30:33,290 printed nonsense only matters if it's censored. 1110 01:30:34,020 --> 01:30:38,450 When criticism is forbidden, true praise cannot exist. 1111 01:30:39,420 --> 01:30:44,430 Only little men fear the scratch of little pens. 1112 01:30:44,980 --> 01:30:47,450 Read those lines again, madam. 1113 01:30:51,550 --> 01:30:55,790 When criticism is forbidden, true praise cannot exist. 1114 01:30:55,800 --> 01:30:58,710 Only little men fear the scratch of little pens. 1115 01:30:58,750 --> 01:31:01,080 Enough, I pray you. 1116 01:31:01,130 --> 01:31:03,790 - La Borde! - Sire? 1117 01:31:05,000 --> 01:31:08,580 Please give this to the officer on duty. 1118 01:31:13,110 --> 01:31:15,830 Forced to travel a road I unwittingly trod 1119 01:31:16,500 --> 01:31:19,090 and which I'll leave unwillingly, 1120 01:31:19,960 --> 01:31:23,460 I have strewn as many flowers as my good humour allowed. 1121 01:31:24,170 --> 01:31:26,160 When I say my good humour 1122 01:31:26,210 --> 01:31:28,870 is it mine any more than the rest of me? 1123 01:31:29,380 --> 01:31:32,020 What is this "me" I embody? 1124 01:31:33,060 --> 01:31:35,670 A shapeless array of unknown parts, 1125 01:31:35,670 --> 01:31:40,460 a playful animal, a young man eager for pleasure ... 1126 01:32:02,210 --> 01:32:04,350 So you tormented a dying man? 1127 01:32:06,840 --> 01:32:08,500 I helped him, rather. 1128 01:32:09,380 --> 01:32:12,040 He didn't want to die for nothing. 1129 01:32:12,500 --> 01:32:15,370 We all know the loving mother 1130 01:32:15,800 --> 01:32:18,370 who brought him into the world. 1131 01:32:18,800 --> 01:32:21,580 All the rest is a mystery, 1132 01:32:21,840 --> 01:32:25,040 it's the mystery of love. 1133 01:32:25,050 --> 01:32:28,250 It explains to us just how 1134 01:32:28,300 --> 01:32:32,130 the son of a bumpkin 1135 01:32:32,150 --> 01:32:36,150 can be worth his weight in gold ... 1136 01:32:36,210 --> 01:32:39,200 Through an accident of birth 1137 01:32:39,320 --> 01:32:42,410 one is king, another tends the sheep. 1138 01:32:42,730 --> 01:32:45,980 Chance alone decides their distance, 1139 01:32:45,980 --> 01:32:49,160 wit alone can turn things around. 1140 01:32:49,480 --> 01:32:52,040 Of the many kings whom we honour, 1141 01:32:52,150 --> 01:32:55,750 death destroys them one by one. 1142 01:32:55,800 --> 01:32:59,710 But Voltaire will never die! 1143 01:32:59,920 --> 01:33:02,960 If this funny little play 1144 01:33:02,960 --> 01:33:05,910 holds a lesson we should learn, 1145 01:33:05,960 --> 01:33:08,870 it would be to favour banter 1146 01:33:08,880 --> 01:33:12,790 over reason and good sense. 1147 01:33:13,210 --> 01:33:15,890 So Dame Nature in her wisdom 1148 01:33:15,940 --> 01:33:19,310 leads us where we want to go, 1149 01:33:19,340 --> 01:33:23,330 to the pleasures that she holds. 1150 01:33:23,550 --> 01:33:26,330 Gentlemen, this play you're seen here 1151 01:33:26,340 --> 01:33:30,040 which awaits your verdict now, 1152 01:33:30,090 --> 01:33:32,780 merely aims to show the customs 1153 01:33:32,800 --> 01:33:36,300 of good folk with ears to hear. 1154 01:33:36,320 --> 01:33:39,830 Oppress them and they'll get angry, 1155 01:33:39,880 --> 01:33:42,610 and stir up a hornet's nest. 1156 01:33:42,610 --> 01:33:49,400 No matter, we'll sing a song to end. 1157 01:34:08,170 --> 01:34:11,330 Clear the entrance. His Highness is coming out. 1158 01:34:43,550 --> 01:34:46,160 Stand back, please. 1159 01:34:46,960 --> 01:34:49,100 Stand back, the play is over. 1160 01:35:34,210 --> 01:35:37,770 - Mr de Beaumarchais? - Yes, what is it? 1161 01:35:37,840 --> 01:35:40,500 You're under arrest. 1162 01:35:40,500 --> 01:35:42,790 By order of the king. 1163 01:35:59,110 --> 01:36:00,770 I am back in my cell. 1164 01:36:01,960 --> 01:36:05,330 As always, the staff here are very kind. 1165 01:36:06,400 --> 01:36:10,060 But that kindness would count for nothing 1166 01:36:10,110 --> 01:36:14,850 if I didn't know that again I am wrongfully imprisoned. 1167 01:36:15,840 --> 01:36:19,520 Voltaire once regretted that I alone may be right. 1168 01:36:19,880 --> 01:36:24,540 How I wish he were still here to witness that at last, 1169 01:36:24,590 --> 01:36:26,910 against one single man, 1170 01:36:26,960 --> 01:36:30,480 I and everybody else may be proven right. 1171 01:36:30,840 --> 01:36:32,700 Mr de Sartines. 1172 01:36:32,750 --> 01:36:34,710 Pack your things. 1173 01:36:34,960 --> 01:36:37,980 The king thinks you've been punished enough. 1174 01:36:38,230 --> 01:36:41,190 Thus punishes the king. 1175 01:36:41,750 --> 01:36:46,000 Thus pardons the king when he sees fit. 1176 01:36:46,050 --> 01:36:49,080 - Hurry up. Let's go. - If I want to. 1177 01:36:49,130 --> 01:36:50,330 Pardon? 1178 01:36:50,380 --> 01:36:53,330 I'll leave here on one condition. 1179 01:36:53,380 --> 01:36:56,770 The king must allow the "Marriage" to resume. 1180 01:36:57,020 --> 01:37:01,290 And the entire Royal Council must see the play. 1181 01:37:01,300 --> 01:37:03,290 What if the king refuses? 1182 01:37:03,960 --> 01:37:05,870 The king didn't refuse. 1183 01:37:05,920 --> 01:37:09,940 The ruling classes applauded "Figaro" 1184 01:37:10,020 --> 01:37:13,730 without ever realising they were applauding 1185 01:37:13,770 --> 01:37:18,500 one of the first birth pangs of the French Revolution. 81825