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Can we start?

Hold it, hold it. Exhale

Breathe

Let's go

Go ahead, I hear you

And now? Can you hear me?

Excuse me,

could you lower the music? I'm on the phone, I...

Go ahead, I hear you...

It's not me, it's the taxi radio

I told him

Where are you? In front of the theater?

So, how was it? Did Dad like it?

Well I hear you

I hear you fine

I hear you, I hear you

Could you lower the music please?

No, just lower it

Almost there. Where are you?

Oh yeah, I see you

This is it, we're here

LOOK AT ME

They're coming

They're right there. They're coming

- Sir? They're coming - All right I heard you

Well you didn't answer me, so...

I said it twice and...

Enough! If you're not happy, get out and find another cab!

"They're coming." When? What year?

I'm not waiting all night I'm losing money!

- What took so long? - Wait, there's one more

- Where's Dad? - Right here

- Where were you? - We've been waiting 15 minutes

Everybody in? Can we go now?

The door!

- What? - The door's not closed

Are you talking to me? Watch your tone of voice

- My tone of... - Oh no. I'm telling you

Don't take that tone with me! Or anyone. Ever heard of courtesy?

- Rue de Pavois - I know

I'm telling you again

All right?

- Take a right. Too much traffic - Yes, sir

Yes, they simplified your book But it's a movie, they can't...

- It got to me, it really did - Where's Vincent?

When she sees the orchestra with another singer...

- What did you think? - I was in shock

I thought, no way I wrote this idiotic crap

I must be an idiot. It got to me

- I wish I'd seen it - Should have ditched our thing

- My thing... - There's Vincent

You told me too late I can't ditch 10 people

It's hard to agree on a time. I couldn't do that to them

- You lost weight? - Not a bit

See that? Some people go right in

What is that? Are there two types of guests?

You mean some get special treatment? No

Oh good

You can't make the actors wait

Look! It's him!

That's Cassard. At the entrance there!

Oh, he's gone. Did you see?

- Rare, seeing you in trance - Trance?

You're suddenly wired. It's funny

Stop

I like a writer I see him go by, I'm happy

- Was I in trance? - Not really

He's a good writer and publisher

OK, but I need to see the invite

Ask Mr. Cassard. He's my father. He just went in. Go find him

I can't leave my station

Step aside. You're in the way

You can't stay here. You're in the way

Karine, it's Lolita. They won't let me in

Go somewhere else with that

I'm starved. Does the invite say there's food?

There's food. Who has the invites?

�dith

Nyet

What do you mean?

I gave them to you at the theater

I don't have them. I'm sure I don't

Sylvia?

No, I'm certain I don't. I'll look, but...

Sorry, �dith, but you never gave them to me

I can see myself doing it

- F�lix? Pierre? - Let's go, forget it

We can't leave now. They have a list We'll just explain

Not me. Let's go. Stay if you want, but I will not beg them

There are gorgeous actresses inside Let's at least try

He's really leaving?

Wait for us!

Are you all right?

Elevate his legs. It's a malaise

Your boyfriend's blind drunk

Boyfriend? I don't even know him

He's freezing. Better cover him

Ask if he vomited

Knock, knock

Lolita!

Where were you?

I turn my head one second, you're gone!

I thought you were behind us

Is she with you?

So many pretty girls

Amazing

- Go dance with Karine? - No

This tonight's mood? We thought you were already inside

How could we guess you stopped to make a call?

- Here - What's this?

"Daddy Schubert"?

- The tape you asked me for - I asked for?

No, give it to me. Remind me what it is

You wanted to hear me sing, there's my tape

Oh, fine. Give it to me

- Sorry, you didn't say a tape - Of course I did

How are you?

- Come dance - I don't feel like it

I have a headache

Shit, my jacket!

Such a disappointing film

Cassard must've freaked. Nothing left of his book

That beautiful moment. She's backstage,

and she sees a singer who's rehearsing

It's totally lost

- Cassard doesn't care - Don't bet on it

Wouldn't you, if they made your book into an idiotic tearjerker?

That would mean at least it got some interest

I'm no longer a writer

I took Nicolas to his mom's. She gave me a form

I'm ashamed

Next time, under profession, I'll put "kept man."

"Writer" goes under "hobbies"

You know that's ridiculous

No, I'm not being ridiculous I'm being lucid

Stop it

You always do this dark, defeatist number

Maybe if you'd written 15 books You wrote two. So come on

And those two books exist You got great reviews

- One. One good review - No, not just one

Anyway, lots of people like your writing

- Now a 3rd book. Things look good - You think it stinks

- You think it stinks - I think it stinks?

Did I ever say that?

I said the tone was lighter You twist things around

I think it stinks...

Want me to reiterate my admiration?

Nice, talking to a panda now and then

The Paris book, they told F�lix no

They like the pictures but they backed off

It's too costly

Really?

- I thought they liked it - Yeah, but no

And that's why you're all gloom-and-doom?

I thought it was happening

And we'd get a little money. All that

It's no big deal

It'll happen later

I'm holding F�lix back Any known writer, he'd have his book

Make a fist and put it in your mouth

Keep the throat open like that

Take your hand out And sing in the mask. In front

All right?

Let's go

You're listening to yourself

Let the sound go. Music keeps moving

- Don't be stuck on yourself - Not a chance

Use the consonants, don't avoid them

Enough for today Anyway, you'll work on it with Mrs. Kiehl

Fine

There's still a lot of imprecision

We'll try it Friday

And we have rehearsal Tuesday. With my group. Tuesday

- Tuesday? - Yes, 8 o'clock. You said you could

I said that? I said I could?

Well... See you Tuesday then. Fine

All right.

Jean-Baptiste? The Verdi?

- From the cantabile - Fine

She looks at me like I'm God

Who knows why. It gets me uptight

I could kick myself. Something I don't want to do instead of saying no

sorry, I don't have time, just being adult about it

I say yes and wind up with a 50-hour work week

- Should I take the tomatoes out? - I don't know, look

I'm looking, I'm staring. But I still don't know

Yes, go ahead

Who are they? What do they want?

An amateur group. Very sweet

It's for a concert, in some church

Whatever I have to just tell them that I can't

OK. Nothing else to do?

Why am I so winded?

Do you get winded like this? I'm all winded here

I hate those stairs

I was never winded before

Incredible. Paris is empty

An hour trip took me 5 minutes

How are you?

- Something to drink? - Water.

Want some good news?

Hi, �dith

Now... Not counting your fan,

Tricaud, in Rouen...

- Bricaud - Right, him

Between the calls and the letters, we're up to 8 booksellers

I said 8 booksellers, who really, really loved your book!

- You're sweet - Sweet? What does that mean?

"Really, really loved it."

Same as the last two books

No, I'm sorry

They are more and more enthusiastic

When they call me, I hear it

Believe me, Pierre,

I smell something

That's tomato sauce

- Let me get that - Go ahead, make fun

No, I mean...

"No, I mean..."

They just asked me. It's brand new

Yeah, it's flattering. Exactly

On European literature

"Is there a European literature?" I never thought about it

You neither? Not surprising

I'm running late Call me back, Vincent?

No, I'm just floundering

I had two good lines. Then I realized I wrote them in another book

OK, Vincent. See you tomorrow

- Let's go Karine - I've been waiting

So long, princess

- It's for you - Me? How sweet

Very pretty. What's that big monster?

Daddy

Daddy? What a horror

Daddy has a tiny body, a big square head

and a red beak? Strange

- It's very pretty, honey - Of course

But Daddy is ugly

See you later

No sweets. No ice cream, nothing

She ate She doesn't need any more food

- No. Even if she has a fit - Just ice cream

All right, I got it

I'm hungry

You ate. You can wait

I'm going to die

Hi, Mathieu. Lolita

I wanted to tell you, about Friday, sure, why not?

I had this thing, but I cancelled So I'm free

Well, a "thing". It wasn't...

Anyway, yes

So, see you

I am such an idiot

Yes, that's me

Oh, right. Yeah

Well frankly I'm a little... surprised

I thought that jacket was lost

Because I don't usually drink

Not much anyway

I knew someone put the jacket on me But I couldn't know who

Then I looked in the pocket and found the photo

That's actually how I met you

What you did is important for me

What did I do?

Taking care of me, a stranger

You collapsed at my feet I guess I had to...

No, you didn't have to

My boyfriend's coming We're going to a movie

I see. I'll go now

No, that's OK

You're an actress?

Actress is a big word

I've done some theater, some vocal training. All that

- And you? - Journalist. Well, I just graduated

Let's go. It's time

Zelie, Lolita...

- Coming? - No...

Come if you want

I missed that party. How's your dad?

He's fine

Excuse me

We haven't set the next date

- What? - Next Tuesday. the group

No, I can't next Tuesday

And we have to talk about that. Not now. I'm in a hurry

But we have to talk about it

It's not that much to lose Don't overdramatize

It's not like you're a model Accept yourself

Stand up

Step back, please

Take off the jacket, so I can see

I'm enormous. I'm still overweight by at least ten pounds

I'm not trying this on. I'll look like a hooker

How do you know? This store has great stuff and you won't try

There's nothing in my size

At least try that one on I'm sure you'll look great

- You won't try it? - I just hope I fit in the booth

I'm sick of getting suckered

He says, let's do this I think, he's being nice. What's this?

But he doesn't care. And neither do I

- Your father adores you - Yeah, right

Anyway, I like going shopping with you

I often want to ask you to do stuff. Like go work out with me

- I'm afraid you'll brush me off - Ridiculous!

Maybe But it's hard for me...

- No, the top. Ridiculous - Let's see

Sure, if you stand like that. Very pretty. Really

It looks great on you. If I had your bust, believe me...

Really. Buy it. Do it for me

OK, I'll buy it but I won't wear it

And the black sweater

- You have black sweaters - Not like this one

Funny. I thought today I'd have nothing. But then...

Happens a lot. I arrive depressed I don't feel like singing

And afterward I feel great

Singing is euphoric

- I love your ring - Thanks

I wanted to see you about the group's rehearsals

Excuse me. My father asked me to give you his number

Your husband should call him. There

Because he loved his book

All right, I'll tell him

�tienne Cassard

The writer?

He's your father?

I didn't know that

I really admire him

Funny. I ran into him at a party He was with...

Well... I saw him go by

With a young woman. I thought, his daughter

- His wife - His wife?

Well, doesn't matter

He's your father

So what were you saying, about the rehearsals?

Oh yes

What I wanted to say is...

It's good. You have nice voices. It's an interesting project

But...it requires a lot of work

It's a lot of work

So what are you saying? We should see you more often?

That's rig ht, yeah. Among other things

Well, see you tomorrow

Let's stop. Stop, please

Go get some air Don't forget your scores next time

Let me hear the basses

- From the top? - From where?

Where the sopranos come in

Once again

- Was that it? - Yes

Give them a nod

Watch Christophe

Let's see that article

- You've read it? - Three, four times

Which is the one I like?

Twelve

It's not 12, F�lix!

Hang on. I'm coming

Guess who called me last night

The fat guy, the publisher we met

Right. Pierre, listen

You'll get dozens of offers. It will never stop

You will. It's only natural

Happens every time. People smell success, they come running

- Take your time! - F�lix is...

Pierre, it's an exceptional review

Exceptional! Full page in "Le Monde"

Here: "An author is born, intriguing

"crafty, surprising digressions. At times poetic..."

Please!. "At times poetic in understated grief

"at times philosophical in reclaimed serenity

"and heart-wrenching control."

- Good mood? - I'm glad, aren't you?

- Sure - To both of you. To you

- To us - To your success

No big deal. I just thought maybe you could...

Five hundred

Forget it, I'll work it out. Yeah, OK

How are you?

- Sorry. I got problems - What kind?

I did this job... 3 months ago I can't get paid. Rent's late

Just material problems

You had long hair Your name is Rachid?

Should we walk?

I use S�bastien because...

it makes life easier

Fine. Do whatever you want

- So? Were you singing? - No, sight-reading class

- I could lend you money - No

- You'll pay it back - No, really

What's 500 euros to my dad?

- Just like that? - He's generous, for that stuff

Giving money is pretty simple

We've seen so many bad places, I was losing hope

- but that one... - Yes, true

And there's so much room

It's a lot of money to borrow

It's like paying rent A little more

- Slow down - I hate being late

We're early. We're here It's at the corner

You're funny with Cassard

Not again! It's got nothing to do with him

You know I hate being late

And that new hairdo What period is that?

Leave me for him, I can say I brought flowers when you met

Yes, it's a very good interpretation

- Must be 1500 square feet - No, 1250

It's great

- What's that? - F�lix' pictures

Of Paris? Can I see?

Not with those hands Finish eating, you'll look later

So Horwitz called you back?

Yeah, I'll see him next week I'm not counting on it

But it looks good. I'm not counting on it

I'm "crossing my arms," as �dith would say

Excuse me, have we met?

Maybe. No, I...

- You saw him on TV - Stop

- Yes, maybe it was. When? - The other day, but...

Maybe What program?

- A literary thing - Oh

Don't touch

Excuse me

So you want to come along to meet Horwitz?

No. I'm in the country, at Cassard's

- You see him often - Often? Once in a while

Can I see?

- He wants to sign you? - No, not at all

- Dessert? - We have raspberry tart

Try it. Very good. Two slices

Coming right up. Two coffees?

Right

Pretty girl, huh?

- How are you? - Fine

- Hello, �tienne - Is it true you're going to merge...

- or get bought out by Tessier? - Rumors. You know each other?

Yes, I've told him how much I liked his book

You learned to read?

- You have a way with people - When I like them

See you soon, I hope

Let me get this off my chest

You know I'm a publisher, too

I know how much you like your publisher

And I understand that

But I'm telling you If one day you change your mind

don't go to that pulp vendor, come to me

What do you think I'm doing?

I'm having lunch, Lolita And I'm talking to someone

I leave it on for emergencies What do you want?

I don't have to explain. What is it you want?

Don't call me back later Tell me now

Bring whoever you want

What cassette?

OK, right The cassette, I remember

Not yet

I'll bring it to the country and listen there

No daughters?

Why is she angry?

She's angry in general She's anger on wheels

- At the whole world, especially me - How is it with her mom?

Her mother's nuts Takes yoga in Martinique

That's all I know We split when Lolita was 3

Why are you so mad at your dad?

I'm not. I'd just like to kill him

And your mom? You talk only about him

I do not!

You talk about him a lot

My mother's in Antilles. What should I say?

- Why are you yelling? - "I talk only about my dad."

It's no big deal.

- Expecting a call? - Yeah, Mathieu

I don't get it. He's your boyfriend?

Yes. Well no. We had this thing and then...

I mean we still do. It's complicated

- It's not... You understand? - Yeah

Well... No, not really

It's six months away

- Other Frenchmen? - Not that they mentioned

Is it sponsored by Europe or by the Italians?

Karine, could you get batteries? The little ones, for...

Who sponsors it?

- Oh, shit! - What?

What is it?

- I forgot the wine - What wine?

- The two bottles I wanted to bring - What wine?

The Margaux that... what's-his-name gave me

Great wine. I wanted to drink it

The ones he gave you?

Do I have to repeat every sentence?

What? Repeat what?

You never stop. All day. "What? What wine? What?"

When? Just now?

I'm surprised. He was really sensitive...

Really sensitive. I'm surprised

It's for later

- What's she want now? - Nothing

Doctor hurt her feelings. I sent her there

I have an idea. The girls keep going You and I get the wine

No, not two more hours' in a car Forget the wine

Well then I'll go alone. I don't mind

Give me our house keys

No. We'll drink the local sludge that makes you go blind

Give me the keys. Come on I want to taste that wine

�tienne. Really.

- Sure? - Hey, look at me

All right

See you later

What is it?

Don't get all upset

Music is hard It is for everyone

That's not why

Something to do with rehearsals?

I didn't get that

I'm sorry, I can't come with you to the country

Oh, no big deal. I mean if that's all it is

- I was supposed to go with Mathieu - Your boyfriend?

Yeah, well...

He left a message, to say he couldn't go

I don't want to go alone

Beautiful here

It might rain all weekend

It's clearing up. I see blue

- Blue where? - There

Back there

Let's not start that

What do you mean?

We're sharing a room, but...

I'm sorry

You don't have to be

I understand very well

No problem

See? It's clearing up

What are you doing?

- What? - I'm stopping. I'm done driving

Why? I'll shut up. I promise I'll shut up

- Are you sure? - I'll never drive with you again

I'll die alone, or with friends

Incredible, how it cleared up so suddenly

That phone call with �dith

An hour! It was unreal She just can't admit she's wrong

Know many who can?

No, but she acted all hurt

Role reversal. I'm persecuting her

I can see you don't feel like agreeing

No, you're wrong

I don't get this map. Oh, I see

I got it memorized �tienne explained it again before

We get off before Courcy

I got it, I got it

Does Fabien want tea?

We're going for a walk And his name is S�bastien

I had the "ien" right

Vincent, want some tea?

- You're Mathieu, right? - No. S�bastien

- Not too hard to find? - No

- I missed the exit - You went to Courcy?

To Courcy

Mathieu? Yes, I hear you

You're coming tonight?

Sure, I was planning on going

Sure... I don't know, when are you going?

A party, not far from here

Well, seven miles

I'm going. I feel like going

- Come if you want - No, thanks. I'm leaving

Why?

- Is there a train tonight? - No

I'll leave tomorrow

- Hey, look... - What?

Nothing

Honestly

Forget I'm her father No bull. What do you think?

- She has a good voice - No bull?

- No, I mean it. It's hard to say... - Because I mean...

she's all invested, like she can be a singer.

Why not? If she can stick it out...

No way

She tried She's all over the place

She wanted to be an actress

She's not very realistic

Karine, turn the volume down on the kid!

And you?

Me?

Never wanted a career?

She'd rather take care of me

That's his fantasy

No. For me, it's...

So peaceful in the country

- She wants ice cream. I'm against it - So don't have any

She's pitching a fit Tell her it's not ice cream time

When is ice cream time? In case she asks

I'll go

We have to do the shopping! Where's Vincent and S�bastien?

There's cyanide in the bathroom

Why do you say that?

Just to cut the tension

I'm not tense

What was I looking for? My daughter

I like to dance. I didn't feel like it

Move those bags, I can't get by

What's keeping Vincent?

There's a bakery right nearby

Not the good bakery, with the raspberry tart...

Move the damn bags already!

Watch it. Why did you kick them?

I said move them, sonny

"Sonny?!"

What? Got a problem, sonny?

No, hey. Forget it

Tell me if you got a problem

What's taking him so long?

We'll have dinner late

I feel bad

You were on the road all day

I didn't drive much

And I'll see the church

- Aurele sings well, huh? - Exceptional voice

And she's pretty

S�bastien didn't want to come?

No, because Mathieu's there

Oh, Mathieu's there

It's a misunderstanding

- With Mathieu? - No, with S�bastien

I can't get him out of my head

S�bastien?

I'm not sure. You try

Let it go Sing for the back of the room

Take our space, Lolita. Enjoy it

But that's a good spot. Good acoustics

So when? Aug. 20th?

No, the 17th. If all goes well

Why?

The mayor has to sign off. My dad said he'd call. Six months ago

It's a big pain for him I'm a big pain for him

- Why do you say that? - For my father?

I didn't get that. He seems very concerned about you

Very concerned?

Why not call the mayor yourself?

I don't know him. My father does

It would take him 10 seconds

Should we go?

That's a pretty top

It is? Not ridiculous?

No. Why?

Funny. Your father asked me the same question

But he hasn't heard you.

Your voice is so beautiful

It's not "so beautiful"

Beautiful voices are a dime a dozen

- I'm going to go - Stay a minute. Have a drink?

No, thanks

- Hey - You scared me

- Just got here? - Yes

Sylvia, Mathieu

Nice to meet you

Before I forget

Could you give this to your father? The Spanish article about him

- Want to dance? - No I'm going

No? Come on, dance

No, thanks. Really

Sure, sure, but not just that

There's the money, but also the promotion...

The prizes

The prizes. Stay with her, you have no chance

Which really sucks, by the way, but it's true

No one stays with a first publisher, except for...

You'll lose your queen

What did I say?

Can't you shut up?

If you watch, watch in silence

Don't make comments!

I'll lose my queen...

Yeah, looks like it

What have I done?

I need to buy a new brain

One hasty move

I'm losing thousands of neurons. I'm going downhill

Rematch?

I can't stand losing at chess

I'm going downhill

I can't write one line When I write, it's garbage

You always say that. Who won?

He did. He won

He can't stand losing at chess

I just told him

Poor sweetums

Getting consoled is even more humiliating. Stop

I'm just carrying out my orders

- Nothing you need? - No, thanks

Get on your horse and ride

You're not in charge

You'll pay for this mistake

I got no time

Ride away

I always find westerns boring

Same thing, over and over

Over and over

Tastycat, a matter of respect

First thing, he gives me the article

That doesn't mean he...

From the start, he wanted to meet my father

I didn't interest him

Mathieu and the others, they're all the same

They find out I'm So-and-so's daughter,

suddenly they find me very interesting

It's disgusting

They're all Like that

Well, not you of course

- Your move - I know

I know only too well

Well? Not even a good night?

- How are you? - Fine. Got Lost?

My big girl

Stop, you're hurting me

Wouldn't hurt if it was muscle

- Good night - Good night

So? Did you dance on the tables?

No, jumped up and down

- Sounds great - It was uneven

- You stayed very late - No. Not that Late

I had a drink with Lolita It was a nice crowd

Great game. Vincent won't deny it

Who's winning?

He snores admiringly once in a white Very encouraging

- Who's winning? - He's been excited for an hour

Could you pass me the chocolates?

I have to concentrate. With the trouble I'm in...

Tomorrow, I asked the housekeeper to make us tarragon rabbit

ALL right? She makes a mean rabbit

Well, fine with me. But...

- Huh? Rabbit? - Sure, fine

- Don't Like it? - Yes, I do

These are the curtains I meant

What does Vincent do? Do you know?

- Sidekick - Besides that?

He's his assistant I guess

You Like rabbit now?

Not my favorite, but I can eat it

Under torture?

No, you're wrong. I have it occasionally

Doesn't disgust you?

No, As long as I don't think about rat

Are you sleeping?

You hear that?

What is it?

I don't know

Could you Look?

That. What is it?

I'm not up on animal noises

A mouse, a rat, giant roaches...

Stop! Don't say that

You asked me what it was. I have no idea

- You're not nice - I'm the one who's not nice?!

Nothing there

Underneath...

Nothing. It's in the floorboards

But what is it?

- It's Bambi - Bambi?

Don't want animal names? OK, it's Bambi

In the floor. Can I go back to bed?

You're not crying over me?

It's everything

I'm a zero

We're all zeros

Not as much as me

If you say so

I'm going to bed

Please. I'm going to bed

- So you've done nothing? - Nothing much. Stringer work

Oh yeah? Where?

- A journal that... - What kind?

Dead animal!

I want some!

- I'll give you some - She ate

So let her taste it. Big deal

I told her no

I said yes. A little piece Just a little, OK?

A tiny piece

That's how weight disorders start

It'll skew her whole diet? One tiny piece of meat at 1:45PM?

We have to talk about this crap for an hour?

By the way, there's a museum five miles away

You have to see it

Great stuff. I'll show you the way

- What's that? - It's not pork

- Pork is not a problem - Rabbit

That's a problem. I don't care for that

I'll fix you something

- I'll just have salad - I don't understand aversion

- I'll get some... - No. Anyway I'm leaving

- What do you think? - Delicious. Really good

No, really

The sauce is...

Antonia's secret

You know where it's good, too? At La Roseraie

No, there's no comparison

No, really

Not that it's the same. In restaurants, it's always dry

But it's good. Ever tried it there?

I don't like rabbit I mean, not in restaurants

- Known �tienne long? - 25 years

It's a long story. I saw him again 14 years ago

That long?

- Were you in publishing? - I was in terrorism

Well, I was in a bad way

If not for him, I don't know where I'd be

So you're leaving?

Why? You have something to say?

No, nothing

If you want to go, go

True, �tienne doesn't do much

Karine accepts it, fine. It gets on my nerves

Women do everything. Men sit around as usual

- No? - Yeah

You don't care

I do, but it's not all I got from this weekend

Me neither

- A 75,000 advance on the next book - Francs?

- Euros - Our currency for the last 3 years

- 500,000 F - What �tienne's offering?

Wow

You could have a terrace there

- It's only 3 feet wide - A little terrace

Little table, two little chairs, two little bowls

It's up to you now, guy

- Up to me? - Our book

The want the copy. Did you start?

A little. It's coming

I see how I have to do it

- Want a drink? - Coming

You said I was carrying you? Without you, this doesn't happen

- No way - Believe me

Dad!

Hello, Mr. Cassard

She's at your table

- You OK? - No

Lots of annoying details

I'm sick of these Italians. They keep changing dates on me

- Now a second Frenchman - Who?

I don't know. I don't even think they know

I'm in bad shape. Not one good line in 6 months. Only crap

Not a line in 6 months?!

Louder. They missed it in the kitchen

What am I going to have?

- Listen to my tape? - Not yet

Your friend looking for work?

What's his name? Fabien? No

- S�bastien - Right

That keeps happening. I'm going steadily downhill

- You never recall names - Really?

That's reassuring

It's true, I never could...

- The money was for your friend? - He couldn't get paid...

I don't care. Does he want work?

- He's starting a paper, with friends - Right

Tell him to call Michelet. Say I sent him. He needs a guy

Tell him to call me, I'll explain

Having lunch with my daughter

Fine. Great. One of life's daily pleasures

She's sweet, smart...

She just turned five

Then he made 15 phone calls It was like I wasn't there

Won't hear from me for a while. Let him try to invite me

You wanted to see me about him? Just tell me

- No - Oh, OK

I didn't mean to bother you

You said you wanted to talk to me

Yes, I do

Fine. If it's the money, I'll pay you back

- Screw the money - I'll pay it back anyway

So?

Nothing

No, S�bastien...

Stop

I wanted to tell you

Sorry, I'm going to have to talk about my dad again

He said, if you want work, to call him

He has a friend with an opening

- I should call him? - Yeah, If you want to

That's nice of him

That's what you wanted to say?

It's my dad. I won't answer

I'm fat, huh?

I don't like skinny girls

I just want to Listen

Karine Left

I yell, but...

I don't mean any harm I get carried away, it just happens

Pass me a kleenex

It's like my face

My face... She says it terrifies her

It's my face. It's just like that

It's not conscious.

The only woman who loved me

No, you can't say that. There was Mom

She never loved me

She told me so. As if she had to

And I didn't love her either

I got off at Saint-Michel. I walked 15 minutes

- You didn't wait for me? - Only an hour and a quarter

- An hour and a quarter? - Yes

- We said two o'clock - No, �dith, not two. We said one

I have a class at 3, so I know

Sorry, but I'm certain.

You always are, but you're wrong!

Court is in session

Then you do that. You're the victim, others persecute you

It's a real pain

You're getting this angry over a misunderstanding?

You won't recognize it!

You can't just say, "Sorry, I made a mistake."

I'm not sorry for mistakes I never made

What is it with you two?

Pierre's the same. He's all over me

If you do a lousy job, he's right to tell you

A lousy job?

No. Nothing, thanks

Merging with �dith would've been easier for me

- Not very festive - Funerals never are

Excuse me, Mr. Tessier wants to meet you

Sure, fine.

Mr. Tessier would like to meet you

Fine. Here I am

I shouldn't have come These people bore me

Fluttering around their new master

I'm happy you're now on our team I have much esteem for you

- You don't know me - When you read "Chamber Music",

all that humanity and conscience, you feel you know the writer

- You believe that? - Anyway, in case you were worried,

your freedom won't be questioned Just the opposite

- Your independence is what I bought - How reassuring

Excuse me

Yes, honey

Yes, of course. Of course

Karine?

- No one. So he'd leave - You stuck it to him

Those guys don't get it

And "Chamber Music" was my worst book, anyway

That's excessive

Always the easy one that sells. Just like with yours

Who's that girl? I know her

The gorgeous one with that moron, Francois Galland

No idea. She is pretty

I thought it would come back, that I could write

Not a chance. What good is misery?

You see her tomorrow?

I see the kid at my inlaws'. Karine might not come. Let's go

Hi. I just wanted to say I'd love to have you on the show

I won't bother asking you

Not any more. I still hope though

Anyway, I thought it was a brilliant novel

Bowled me over. An important book...

- I'm going. - Wait up

Excuse me, I have to go

Hi, I wanted to tell you, your novel was fantastic. I read it in one sitting

Oh, this is Stella

Pleasure. Thanks

Yes, I'm here

How are you?

And you? Was it fun?

It wasn't very interesting

I hate those things. All phonies

�tienne's still down. Depressed. Can't get over her

- Got some work done? - Some, yeah

You know who I met there, who really, really surprised me?

Witty, smart, receptive. The opposite of what I thought

- Francois Galland - Galland, from TV?

- Receptive? - I'm telling you

I expected a total asshole. No!

He really, really surprised me

Right. F�lix called

I left him a message

I have to read them over, but I'm almost done

Of course!

- What? - She was at the party

I knew I'd seen her before

Tastycat, a matter of respect

Did she surprise you? Witty, receptive?

No, it's just funny

I'm all bent out of shape about this thing with �dith

I have to give �tienne an answer

I said I was tempted, but...

I have to decide

What should I do?

I don't know. Don't ask me. It's up to you

I'm staying out of it

Now, the recipe.

The recipe is...

You like pie?

I mean Lots of pies? Or Lots of pies in one pie?

- Lots of pies - There

- Strawberry pie! - I wanted ice cream

There it is

Oh there it is. Yes

Want a North Pole marshmallow?

African marshmallow with boar

Really good

- Caramel. - That's enough

Come on

- It's good - I don't feel good. Ate too much

Now I have to sleep at least an hour

Then have a strawberry

You scared me

Grandpa got you something

I just got here

African marshmallow?

So, what do you want?

Lolita will never like me

With you it's the same. I don't count

You say you love me,

and I believe you. But at times I feel like a chair

A chair?

You don't see me. Whatever I say is nothing

- You make fun of me - Make fun...

Yes, in front of everyone. You don't see it

- I look like an idiot - I make jokes

With everyone. Some don't take it so hard

Cowards. They don't dare tell you

- They laugh, they don't care - They want to please you

- It's my father... - I can't force you. It takes work

You must rehearse. To be ready...

He's not well

I can't leave him I can feel he needs me

S�bastien is there

- He seems nice - Since my dad said he'd help him

I wondered what he saw in me. Same old drill

I have to focus on the concert

My big girl!

Call me back, Vincent?

- How are you? - Fine

I'm glad to see you

You mad at me?

Silly. You could've sat for Louna. Took us hours to find someone

Prof. Pelissier, we'll follow your cause

In bookstores, Pierre Miller's 3rd novel...

Thank you, girls!

"Look At Me", Saturnale Press

The novel of the summer

Stay tuned for the news. See you next week!

Good night!

Yeah...

Pierre was good. Not really at home there...

When he talked about his book,

that was OK. Well, it was...

But telling millions of people

he sometimes practices sodomy may not be necessary

- I hate those programs - Yeah, but it's no big deal

No, no big deal

Nothing is

- Did he sign with Cassard? - He's going to. Didn't he tell you?

I don't see him anymore

We play phone tag

He's very busy, apparently

At times, I think he's avoiding me

Avoiding you? What?!

Paranoia?

He is busy, with stupid stuff like that, for one thing

He finished the copy

That's what his last message said

Have you seen �dith?

She told me about your argument. How idiotic

It is idiotic, of course

Still, it's gone too far

You can't talk to her anymore

She goes off, even when she's wrong

It's tiresome

And I don't know... She's become a bitter person

Bitter?

Well no, but...

She's changed

What?

You know how it is

She says you two have changed

You can't be "piano" enough

Did you see my Handel score?

I have to go on in a half hour

Why am I low? Why is it me who's Low?

- Looks great - Think so?

- It's going to be OK - Hey, where's Lolita?

Do I look like a Russian doll?

- Russian dolls are pretty - I'll change

Stop. You look beautiful. Really

I'm scared. This isn't normal

Your father got me that appointment...

- Nothing comes out - You'll be fine

Don't worry

So I thanked him and...

I don't give a shit about you and my father!

- You don't? - I don't want to hear it

I have stage fright

I won't go if this keeps up

They'll sing and I'll just kill myself here

I ran into �dith.

Yeah? Did you talk to her?

No, she didn't see me

I wanted to call to her

I felt lousy

About what? Quit it. We've talked this to death

Do you like being mortified?

No! I saw her and I felt weird. Only natural

It's always the same

�dith, Francois Galland, the parties,

�tienne is too this or that, every time!

You always make me feel guilty

I make you feel guilty?!

No idea. I tinkered with this thing on my break-up, but...

She cam back. Which doesn't inspire me

Ask them who it is already

Peace and quiet doesn't help?

I never wrote a line here

No signal. How does yours get a signal?

- I don't know - Did they tell you?

- You'll be surprised - Yeah?

- Say it - Pierre

- Me?! - You're kidding

They want a new generation writer

Did you tell them...?

I told them nothing

How pretty she is!

You know this dress

Yes, but I love it

Your daughter can't sleep

Over there. There are seats

Mr. Cassard, we've saved you seats up front

We'll stay in the back. It's better for her

- The mayor told me to... - Nice of him. But we'll stay here

Deputy mayor

On the Left!

Thanks again

I was in such a state

It comes in waves, you know?

I can't keep up with my thoughts. Who knows how it happens

It's miraculous when it comes back

- What a beautiful girl - Oh yes

She has a very pretty voice

Great, about Rome and Pierre

Yes, so great I'm not going

- Not going? - No

I'll say I have no time anymore

They'll manage. Find another "new generation" writer

- Wait, they said... - I don't want to go

- Thanks, �tienne - For what?

The spread. All this

Very good, as usual

- So, proud of your daughter? - Oh yes

- She sang well - They all did

You did fantastic work

Her voice was hesitant at first, but little by little...

She was really moving

Yes, She was moving

- He didn't like it? - Sure, loved it

Good, right? Did you like Lolita?

Yes. I was a little tense

Me, too. I was scared. But she surprised me

Who knew her voice was so good?

I want to tell you. I've been wanting to tell you this

That time, with the waiter, it wasn't worth fighting

What waiter?

In the cafe, when he kicked the bags

Oh, I had forgotten

I didn't want to fight him, because...

You were right People who fight scare me

I'd forgotten all about it

Well I remember

You can't fight every jerk...

Exactly

Drive safely

You OK? It was good, really

The Monteverdi was near your best

You're moving on stage

Well, at least I didn't faint

- I can't believe it - What?

Nothing

This is a tape from my singing class

I gave my father 6 months ago

He never opened it

He heard you sing live. Even better

He hasn't said a word to me

Bye, Lolita!

You don't need help?

I forgot my bag

- Bye, Sylvia - Bye, Aurele

She is gorgeous

Fabulous. She'll go far. What's her name?

Aurele. Want her number?

Hey, come on Lolita

- With guys like you, she'll go far! - I said she's pretty

Are you nuts? I can't say that? What should we do, wear blindfolds?!

She sings! Who cares how she looks?!

- I understand her - No you don't!

You gain an ounce, you want to die!

I'm not the crazy one!

You really calmed her down

I'm kidding

Everyone's crying. And over what?

- Because I said she'd go far? - Thanks to her looks

You musicians above all that?

We're not above anything. You see what happened

It was her night. You said nothing

- Because he didn't hear her - Didn't hear her?

He Left 3 minutes in, came back to applaud

- You didn't hear Lolita? - Sure, a little

At the beginning. It was fine

It was fine. I had to step out

I needed a pen. Am I going to get yelled at?!

Mind your business. This lady's teaching me manners

It's true, she is a guilt pusher!

He has problems with Lolita

He does. Right?

That idiot with her pity...

- Karine? - Yes!

She was just trying to...

Fuck her pity! She can't know! She has no idea

The throw my weight in my face!

I can't get into a club. You know that? The won't let me in!

Me neither

- Then don't rub it in! - I don't rub it in

She tried to be nice. You were unfair

Sure, you agree with them now. What a coincidence

What does that mean?

No, you're right. Don't bother with me

You got what you want from my father

Stop pretending

- What? - You know what I mean

I didn't say anything, because it was no use...

- What are you doing? - What's it look like?

You're leaving now? Middle of the night?

I can't look at that guy again

Sylvia, he was upset is all

His daughter's always at him. She's a pain in the ass

That how you see it?

He didn't kill anyone

By the way, F�lix' book, did you write the copy?

No, huh?

The D.A. again. No, I haven't written a single word!

I can't keep my mind on it. I have a book to write, a contract!

I have obligations. Lots of stuff to do. I'm swamped!

I'm not leaving, so you know

I got that

You're just going to drive away?

I'll leave you in peace

You all alone?

Not talking to me?

Because I Left the concert?

You Left the concert?

- S�bastien didn't tell you? - No

I thought he did

But I saw the beginning

Everyone says you were great

Don't bother

- Why? - Don't force yourself

I'm not

You're my big girl

- Where's S�bastien? - No idea

I don't know how you see him, but he seems a little weird

I get him an interview he could never dream of getting,

he's all happy, "Thanks a lot."

Then he shows up today and says he's not interested

He wants to try his stupid thing with his friends

- He's not very polite... - I didn't know that!

Are you crazy? They're sleeping

Tell Karine I'm sorry, that I know she's nice

You won't forget?

Are you cold?

You're a pain

O celestial Art

how oft, in hours of gloom,

When smothered by

life's ferocious embrace,

thou didst give birth

to comfort in my heart,

delivering me

into a better world...