All language subtitles for Au_hasard_Balthazar.1966.blu.crit.engl

Let us have him.

- We've got to have him.
- Impossible, children.

Balthazar, I baptize thee

in the name of the Father,
the Son and the Holy Ghost.

Amen.

Marie! Marie!

Receive the salt of wisdom.

Jacques.

Marie.

Jacques.

See you next year.

YEARS GO BY...

There he is.

PROPERTY FOR SALE

Marie, come look!

You see...

500 acres cleared,
plowed and ready to yield.

Me, a schoolteacher, I did that.

I learned it all from books.

These fields aren't ours.
Nothing is.

It doesn't matter.
We'll be happy.

- Donkeys are neat.
- They're fast.

Modern.

She may really love him.
Him too.

Him too what?

Love her too.

You don't mean?

Yes.

A donkey?

In mythology...

Mytho?

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

"As I am too sad to return
to this house since my daughter's death

and failed to sell the farms,

why not farm the land yourself
using modern techniques,

as you once said you'd like to?

You would have to close
the school and resign."

Keep reading.

"Enclosed is my proxy for any sale,
purchase or exchange of land.

My attorney will advance the funds
to cover your initial expenses.

I trust you entirely.
You have carte blanche.

You needn't consult me
or send me the accounts."

Now he suddenly wants
the accounts examined?

That's right.

And if I refuse?
I'm under no obligation.

That wouldn't be advisable,

what with the rumors going around.

Rumors?

Go on home with the donkey.
I prefer to walk.

The sale of the woods started it.

We began getting letters,
all anonymous,

claiming the proceeds all went
into your father's pocket, not mine.

But without proof, of course.

It's despicable.

That's the cost of your father's success.
Envy and jealousy.

Papa's blameless.
He can look your father in the eye.

I came to settle this.

Your father thinks
he pocketed all the money?

He's hurt Papa,
who never asked for anything in return.

Yes, it's Balthazar.

Oh, Marie, nothing's changed!

But you're prettier than ever.

Both prettier and more beautiful.

Remember the promise I once made
on this very bench?

That I'd love only you?

But, Jacques,
I'm not sure I love you.

Is it that hard to know?

If I don't love you,
I don't want to lie to you.

Aren't you happy to be with me?

Very happy, Jacques.

You go in alone and talk to him.

Don't let this nonsense
come between us.

Leaving?

Will I ever see you again?

One word would have settled everything,

but you were too proud.

Why should I make the first move?

The boy was on your side,

but you had to throw him out.

Let me have the accounts.

That's my business.
I'm not answerable to anyone.

Besides, I can't find them.

Forget the insults. You'll only
prove the rumormongers right.

A lawsuit will decide who's right.

If Marie refuses to feed him
and stays in her room,

I don't see why
we should keep him.

That antiquated donkey
makes us look ridiculous.

Not at all.

Ridicule is the one thing
we must avoid at all costs.

I hear he does odd jobs for free,

like chopping his firewood.

He's obliging and clever.

- So the priest covers for him.
- Then why did you take him on?

I'm trying him out for a week.

Good night, G�rard.

Get out!

Right now!

I'm telling you!

Where are you going?

Nowhere.

Then get back inside.

What are you doing here?

Looking for what's mine.

Me, I'm not a thief.

Get out of here!

Now!

Something wrong?

G�rard is wonderful.

He brought in the wood and the flour
without telling anyone.

It was you, G�rard.

Me?

Don't deny it.

If you need money, ask.

Sure.

I'll see you lack for nothing.

I bought you a present
to thank you.

What is it?

Look there.

But I'll take back
the radio, bike and money

if I see you with that Marie again!

Where have you been?

POLICE SUMMONS

We'll hide you.

You can cross the border tonight.

Don't make fun of me.

Don't mock my tears.

Why should I keep quiet?
You're on the wrong track, sir.

No one asked you.

They're incapable of it.

They're braggarts and sissies.
I spit on them.

Your papers.

I'll hold on to them for now.

Your hands. Your thumbs.

Holding on to me too?

Not yet. But we'll keep an eye on you.
Remember that.

You can go.

Drop dead, you pig!

That's my business.
I won't answer.

How do you explain
that your pals answered?

How do I explain it?

Is it up to me to explain?

Since you suspect me,

maybe I'm your man.

How's that?

The killer.

How? When? Alone?

These gentlemen
had nothing to do with it.

You said you never thought
of smuggling goods

or even going near the border.

That was to fool the police.

Enough of this nonsense.

Book him.

No, I'm innocent!

For boasting
and obstruction of justice!

For stupidity!

Off with you! Get out!

What do you want?

You know too much about us.

Stool pigeon!

Clear out!

I testified in your favor.

Clear out!

You fingered us to throw the police off.
You're the killer.

I doubt it!

Doubt that a drunken madman
like you

could murder someone
and not remember it?

Clear off!

So why'd they take your fingerprints?

Murderer.

Well, they didn't lock me up.

The courts are slow.

How long?

Months. A year, maybe.

Liar.

Say that again.

Stop it!

Coward!

Look how he's shivering.

It's been two months
and no sign of improvement.

Poor beast.

It'll be quick.

Stop!

Murderer!

I'll take him off your hands.

But he can't even get up.

I'll take him with me.

Being on the road cured him.

Then onto my canvas burst

a multitude of structures,
each with its own dialectic.

It's what the waterfall
dictates to me,

with no logical link between us.

Its descent sets me in motion.

Cerebral painting?

Action painting.

Can one be held responsible
for a crime one commits involuntarily

but forgets out of nervous shock

or due to alcohol?

The conscious gives way
to the subconscious.

Even to the unconscious.

The criminal may awaken

unaware that he's a criminal.

Not the guillotine!

My poor head!

By Mary, Jesus Christ her son
and all the saints,

I swear never to touch
another drop. Amen!

What are you afraid of, Arnold?

Fear.

Leaving in mid-season...
are you crazy?

Satan! Jinx!

Don't walk out! Stay, please!

- He insulted me.
- Not at all.

A court that lets the other party
insult me is no court.

The court will sentence you

by default if you leave.

Leave him to me.

- He's a waste of time.
- No, he's intelligence itself.

Why not just call him a genius?

Ladies and gentlemen,

we're honored to introduce
the greatest mind of our century!

Will someone give me
a three-digit number?

772.

834.

Now a number
between 2 and 9.

Now our mathematician
will calculate.

Now a five-digit number.

Now a three-digit number.

632.

418.

Wake up, quick!
Get out of here!

There's still time.

Too late. Look who's here.

You came back, you fool.
Lucky I brought a gun.

Empty.

On your feet, Arnold.

I have some terrific news for you.

Come on in!
Arnold's buying drinks!

Drinks are on Arnold!

This inheritance is real?

Thanks to his late uncle's will,

Arnold has come
into a considerable fortune.

The will's authenticity
is perfectly indisputable.

There are just a few formalities.

- I knew you'd come.
- Why shouldn't I?

You're spying on me.

I wanted to know
what you were up to.

What do you see in that boy?

I love him.

Do we know why we love someone?
If he says "come," I come.

"Do this," and I do it.

Poor child.

I'd follow him anywhere.

If he asked me to,

I'd kill myself for him.

Not breaking anything?

Not going mad?

Drink up, you retard.

Jerk! Moron! Leech!

Your father's suffering.
He only lives for us.

The grief will kill him.

He loves his misery more than us.
He thrives on it.

This is all I ask.

Come home with me now.

Or we'll bring you home by force.

Save me.

Let's leave.
Take me far away.

Your father will kill you.

Papa worries himself sick over me.

If you want her, pay.

Old brother!

Going far? Leaving us?

Hurray for Arnold!

Farewell, my poor, dear friend.

Doomed to spend all your days

watching the same fools go by.

Farewell, old pal.

And you, my friend.

The death certificate was sent in
over two weeks ago.

If there's no heir, we'll sell
them off when we get the order.

ORDER OF SALE

They'll go to the market.

He has sores.
He needs a proper harness.

No need. I'll do him in
when the rains come.

Don't throw me out.

Shame on you!
Go home to your father!

I can't and I won't.

He had a position in society.
You've disgraced him.

It's over with G�rard and the others.

I can't stand them anymore.

Just give me a little spot.
There in the straw.

You're so kind.

If you want...

I'll give you a kiss.

Dry off and come inside.

Give me your skirt and blouse.

- No one saw you come here?
- No one.

It's so ugly here.

This is a place to die in.

With no regrets.

Who mentioned dying?

Me. Don't you believe in anything?

I believe in what I own.

I love money. I hate death.

You'll die like everyone else.

I'll bury them all.

You're old.

Not as old as all that.

You're not handsome.

Let me eat, you old scrooge.
I'm starving.

They say you hide gold coins
and cash in your shoes.

What good does it do you?

Here, take it.

You're rich
but you don't have electricity.

We have nothing left.

Not even the house
and yard are ours.

Papa gave the creditors
his last cent.

That's what happens when
you place honor above everything.

He's spent his life creating
obligations for himself.

What for?

Not one in ten believes
he's innocent.

Do I have any obligations?

I'm free, obliged only to do
what serves my interests

and can bring me a profit...
and a handsome profit at that.

Life's nothing but a fairground,

a marketplace where even your word
is unnecessary.

A bank note will do.

Paying people frees you
from any obligations.

Better still,
get them to work for nothing.

Not everyone sees things my way.

You quickly learn you can do as you like
and still command respect.

It just takes nerve and flair.

Keep it.

It's not money I need,
but a friend.

Yes, a friend.

A friend who can tell me
how to run away.

I've always wanted to.

Run away?

Run away.

A friend to share
my pleasures and pains.

I'll share your pains and pleasures.

But I hope
it's more pleasure than pain.

She was here an hour ago.

You took her in and fed her.

She sure can eat.

She'll come home,

like a stray child
you find and forgive.

Yes, you'll make your peace.

He's no longer young,

but he can still be of use.

Take him.

It'll make Marie happy.

I still owe you something.

Nothing much.

Hardly "nothing much."

Call it quits. Take him.

My little girl!

It's all been spoiled and wasted,

just as it was about to pay off.

So much has been swept away
in so little time.

We must make amends.

How?

Father wants to return
what your father lost in the suit.

He won't accept it.

He's retreated into his pride.
He takes pride in his suffering.

Oh, Jacques, how I've dreamed
about you, a boy like you,

honest, a bit silly,

who'd say, "Be mine.

It's not your fault."

What isn't your fault?

But what an awakening!

Enough to drive you mad.

You know everything now.

You still want to marry me?

You'll be ashamed of me later.

You'll never blame me
for any of this?

Never.

A commitment for life?

But, Jacques, marriage...

it's out-of-date.

We'll still marry. We'll be poor,
but I'll work twice as hard.

You bore me.

Don't be angry.

You see our names carved
on this bench,

our games with Balthazar.

But I don't see a thing.

I've no more tenderness, no heart,

no feelings.

Your words don't affect me anymore.

Our vows of love,
our childhood promises,

were in a world of make-believe,

not reality.

Reality is different.

I'll love him.

I mustn't be late.

Don't go. Forget them.

I want to have it out with them.

They stripped her, beat her
and locked her in.

Marie's gone.

Gone?

She'll never come back.

He's in despair. Comfort him.

You must forgive. Everyone.

Much will be forgiven you.
You have suffered.

I may suffer less than you think.

"God does not forsake forever.

He may punish,
yet he will have compassion.

He does not willingly afflict
the children of men."

Lord, don't take him from me too.
Wait.

You know how sad and miserable
my life will be.

Lend him to us.

He's worked enough.
He's old. He's all I have.

Just for a day.

Besides, he's a saint.

Perfume.

Stockings.

Gold.

Customs! Halt!