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Winner of the Louis Delluc award in 1977

- Ready in two days. - Thank you.

A last swim?

- Anne, coming? - No, thanks.

Hurry up! Dad's waiting!

He'll be mad at her, not me.

PEPPERMINT SODA

Bye. Be sure to write.

What about Mom's check?

Tell her I'll send it next month.

Will you write?

Good bye.

Have a good trip!

Good bye.

Where'd you go?

To another john. Ours was busy.

To my sister, who still hasn't returned my orange sweater.

If I'm not with Sylvie, I'll change.

The lists are set. You can't!

Time to go!

Don't be late the first day!

Make a good impression.

Sit in the first row!

Anne! Martine!

How're you?

Fine!

Where'd you go?

Normandy.

- Have fun? - Great!

See "Shorty"?

- He has a new coat. - He hasn't grown a bit.

- Seen Fran�oise? - No.

We're in the same class.

I knew we'd be.

What a tan!

Where'd you go?

I traveled.

- Fun? - Terrific!

Benazeraf...

She's gone.

No one told me.

- Two johns are clogged! - Unclog them!

But I need a...

Not now! Do it on your own!

He gets nuttier daily!

Hello.

- Sewn your name? - Sure!

- And your class! - She shouldn't have cut it.

I've put Demil here for now.

Let's go!

Quiet!

Get in line!

Marfoix...

Meyer... Pichon...

Ranonet...

Anne!

You OK?

Follow me!

What's she up to?

Where's your class?

I wasn't called.

- Say "Miss"! - Miss.

- Your name? - Monique Martinez.

- Say "Miss"! - Miss.

- In the 6th? - Yes, Miss.

- From? - Geria.

Geria? Where's that?

Never heard of it! Follow me.

We'll find your class.

Hurry up!

And you?

Toilet, Miss.

- Don't be long! - No, Miss.

Don't rise. Everything OK?

- Fine! - Come here!

Take her for now.

She's not on any list.

She's from a place called Geria.

Algeria! Poor thing!

Take a seat, dear. We'll work it out.

From Algeria! Poor Dear!

See you later.

Sit down!

Don't run here!

In capitals, write down...

...your name...

...address...

...parents' occupation.

In capital letters...

...your name... address...

...parents' occupation.

As needed, state, widowed or divorced.

Look at her feet!

Last year she threw her scissors in class.

There's my sister.

Anne's in the 8th.

Muriel... she's new.

We got Miss Perronet in Geography.

Good luck!

And Bruy�re in Art?

Poor things!

Peslier?

Here!

Polo?

Here!

Rival?

Is it off?

All over your hands!

- Rubeau? - It's Ruban. Miss.

Steib?

Weber?

Fr�d�rique's sister?

Yes, Miss.

God help us!

Now give me the usual information...

...on a sheet of paper, lengthwise.

Write clearly. Four squares in.

Your name.

JULES FERRY HIGH SCHOOL

- Fr�d�rique! - What?

You have a letter on the table.

Stop it! Give it back!

Leave her alone!

She's such a drag!

You'll never make it!

Better luck next time!

Go on a diet!

The name of a type of hard rock?

It's used on roofs.

Yes?

Tiles?

Slate. And a soft rock?

You won't know. It's kaolin.

What's it used for?

Boxing gloves.

Very funny!

Talcum.

Here are examples of each type.

Pass them along.

Return them to me when the class ends.

What're you doing?

- That's him? - Yes.

- How old is he? - 16.

He's cute!

Who're they?

My parents.

Mine are divorced.

- And your Mom? - She works in a shop.

Ever wanted to run away?

Where to?

Anywhere!

He lives at home?

That's no problem.

But I simply want to see him.

At Christmas?

Anne, stop it!

Is your Mom strict?

I must tell her where I go...

...and be home by midnight.

And your folks?

Mom died last year.

Suicide.

Suicide?

She was sick...

...manic-depressive.

I get along with Dad. He may remarry.

I doubt if Mom'll re-wed.

But I wouldn't mind.

Can I use your address?

Do you date a lot?

Ever slept with a boy?

I have slept with a boy.

It's true!

Well?

I went to his place. I mean, his folks'.

We went to his room. He kissed my mouth.

- And tongues? - Sure!

Disgusting!

That's how it's done!

Then he had me undress.

In front of him?

Yes.

Then he had me lie on his bed, naked.

Not true!

I swear it is.

Then?

What next?

What...?

He laid down next to me and read some comics.

- That's it? - What else?

Want to talk?

Ever noticed how boys on the beach...

...have a lump in their trunks?

I guess not.

Well, look!

They call it a "hard on".

When a boy makes love...

...it becomes huge.

It can get stuck! They can't pull out.

Can it get very long?

I'm not sure.

It can be at least six feet!

Hong Kong, where East meets West.

City of mystery and illicit dealings.

Greg White of the Times got the boat and...

Close Anne's door.

Want it open?

If you don't finish your work today...

...you'll come back Saturday.

It'll keep you busy.

Is that Bambi?

Look at Weber's masterpiece!

Her idea of Bambi!

How original!

Do it over.

Same sheet?

Yes.

No need for you to waste good paper!

Go wash your hands!

Tourli! Come over here!

I'll break my arm!

Then I won't have to take Art!

Mom won't believe teachers are nuts.

She says they know best!

I'll scrape it off, if I have to!

Show me your nails!

Your nails!

What a sight!

Your parents let you go out that?

You come to school like that?

A disgrace!

You should be ashamed!

Let's complain.

- Who'd believe us? - She's sick! A sadist!

No one'd believe!

That's better.

Next

Menstruated yet?

Yes... er... no.

Mom says it's normal. She's taking me to a doc.

I'm already 14!

It's no fun. I get terrible cramps.

What's with her?

Wait for me!

All that?

Mind your own business, OK?

I got an essay to write...

...and a physics oral. You got no idea!

Here he is! Hurry up!

You can't take a suitcase!

If I can't study, I won't go.

OK. Let's go. Anne, grab the radio from the kitchen!

How about a photo?

No thanks.

Don't be silly!

Take it while she's mad. Isn't she cute?

Why's she so moody? Never pleased.

Always sulking.

Maybe she's sick! Something's wrong with her.

Hey, Tadpole!

A little smile.

That's awful.

Leave me alone.

We'll go for a walk.

What'd you swipe?

You're crazy!

We got a math quiz.

And I didn't study!

See you!

It hurts.

I have to go!

- Ask her! - In English?

Why the snickering?

Janin?

Here!

Jacquet?

What is it, Delacroix?

Well... some get excused a lot!

Oh, no!

Your period twice in one month?

But it is my second time!

You think I'm a fool? Go dress!

Hurry up!

Quiet!

Music!

And 1.. and 2... and 3...

Take my stick.

Grab my stick.

I said take my stick!

Next exercise.

Go play elsewhere!

May I see the nurse, Miss?

What's your next class?

Math.

I see.

I have cramps!

Thinking of math?

- OK, go on. - Thank you.

Where to?

The nurse.

Still got your 8th grade essays?

In my closet.

What topic?

A banquet in a medieval castle.

I had that one. Copy mine.

Petitbon won't notice.

Careful! Don't spill it!

- Sleep well? - Yes.

May I have my allowance?

Open my purse.

How much?

Three francs... as usual!

Don't take the bus.

Walking does you good. The same song each week!

I'm late. I'll go by bus.

- Home when? - 4:00. See you!

- When's your first class? - At 9:00.

If you're late, you can't come in.

- Am I ever late? - Go sit down!

Are you late on purpose?

No. What's first today?

Art? Great!

- I forgot my paints. - We want to be late.

Any 8th graders here?

Miss Bruy�re wants you.

The rest... to the study hall.

They'll stay in for at least two hours!

Kennedy's dead! He's been assassinated!

Liar!

Got my pen? I want it back!

We're all dying and drifting toward...

a bottomless that recognizes neither...

kings nor princes. Bossuet. 1670.

Keep moving. Don't block the door.

- You got a letter! - Again?

Thanks.

I'll start with Weber, who made a great effort.

Weber...

Next time you copy your sister...

...correct her spelling. It will save me time.

Naturally, you get a 0.

Steib. Bright as ever!

D-. Keep up the good work!

Ruban... D- also.

You're improving.

You surprise me. Your work is so slipshod.

The spelling, handwriting... You have a problem?

None at all? See me after class.

I gave you a C to encourage you.

I can only go by bus if I'm with you.

Fr�d�rique takes the bus.

- She pays her own fare! - So pay your own fare!

Her allowance is 5 francs a week!

She's older. Last year she got 3 francs.

But fares have gone up!

Tickets, please!

I want some hose.

Listen, we've been through all that. I said no.

The girls make fun of me.

So file a complaint!

They all wear hose.

Why not panty-hose? They don't run.

Why do you say no? Why?

No panty-hose... period!

Look. See her?

She's in my class.

Don't let me down.

Give me the answers and how it's done.

Answers alone are no good.

Don't worry. You won't fail.

You have one hour. Quiet, please.

I'm to sign that?

Why these extra two hours?

My art teacher's nuts. I forgot my paints.

"0" in Natural Science. And you forgot what?

And the written exam? Why such a grade?

I did the wrong topic.

How is that possible?

Well, it happened to me.

I'm going to see your teachers.

You're just been lazy and that'll get you nowhere.

I'm saying it for your own good.

I could see your science teacher any day before 11:00.

That's impossible.

Impossible?

She won't see parents.

That's a new one!

Teachers refuse to see parents?

The science teacher is the only one.

May I know why?

She's paralysed.

Paralysed?

She had polio. She can't walk.

She comes to class on her hands?

A nurse brings her in...

...in time for class.

She leaves right afterwards.

Yes, we have a handicapped teacher.

I thought I'd told you.

Next month, I want to see good grades.

Yes, Mom.

When are the math grades due?

Wednesday.

I hope you've done well for once.

Tonight I'll be the belle of the ball...

Sit down!

All of you will all get a 0 on the math test...

...and a 0 for behavior.

I'll send your parents a note: "Your child cheated in math."

In some cases...

...the teacher may show leniency.

Martine Dubreuil!

Go to Probation!

Quit!

Or I'll call the Principal!

Perrine!

You Mom's upset by your French teacher?

My history teacher! She's into politics.

I'll go see the Principal if that continues!

Lots of history teachers are Reds.

All mine are communists.

St�phane!

Well, keep me posted.

Politics are forbidden in school.

St�phane, have some soup.

It's probably for Anne.

Hello? Mrs. Jacquet speaking.

You found Anne's note?

I'll tell her. She'll be pleased.

Your keys aren't lost. Your mother found them.

Of course, I understand. Perrine ran into her.

She was going to sleep here.

I knew you'd finally get home.

No trouble at all.

We just began dinner. No dessert! That'll teach her!

Hold on.

Anne! Your mama!

You got hose?

Panty-hose.

They don't run easy.

I forgot my gym stuff!

Well?

She's next on the list.

They won't expel her.

If they do, we'll go in...

Martine Dubreuil!

The poor kid.

I don't envy her!

How'd it go?

The math teacher...

...got hell for lack of authority!

I must stay in 8 hours. Two each Saturday, for a month.

Ice cream?

It's cheap across the street.

OK.

You sure got off easy!

What'll it be?

It's lousy here. No ice cream.

Hot chocolate for me!

- A peppermint soda. - Miss?

- A peppermint soda, please. - Exactly?

- Yes. - Me too!

Three!

- With ice? - And straws, please!

She burst into tears?

- I'd love to have seen it! - Why're you here?

And you?

Are you out of your mind?

Go home at once!

Since when do you hang out in caf�s?

Wearing hose! Acting grand!

Mom'll love this!

You'll keep quiet?

If you go straight home!

You go to caf�s...

...secretly wear panty-hose...

...cheat on your essays...

...and get awful grades.

Listen, Anne...

...if this continues...

you'll go to boarding-school next term. Hear me?

Show me your exit pass!

Three times you've made a fool of me!

Next time I'll report you!

OK. Go on!

- Why're you here? - Is your sister out?

I'm taking you to eat.

You knew we'd be out early?

Here she is.

Dad!

- Why are you here? - To take you to lunch.

- Where'll we go? - Wherever you want.

Mom knows?

Yes, she knows.

Let's go eat!

I'm not very hungry.

So eat to please me.

I drove 200 miles for this lunch.

Eat! It'll get cold.

Can we go skiing?

Maybe. We'll see.

Eat!

I'd love to go skiing.

We'll rent skis?

Are the school lunches OK?

Yes.

I heard of a great place to ski.

Huez! Can we go?

We'll see.

Eat while it's hot.

We'll go to Huez?

Yes, we'll go.

I know a funny story.

A guy's in the desert.

He walks and walks...

...and finally meets a caravan.

He asks the chief:

"Please, how far is it to the sea?"

And the chief answers:

"You're not even close!"

"It's 800 miles away!"

So the guy say to the chief:

"Gee, Mister...

...you've got quite a beach!"

I didn't get it.

Eat!

What are you up to?

Come down at once!

You are not to climb walls!

You know that.

Don't take up all the space!

Have to wear it long?

Two weeks.

Our hotel had three breaks! Good skiers too!

Nobody's immune!

"Resnais film, girl's name". Six letters.

- Muriel. - What?

Not you!

Who then?

Seen it?

Muriel, the film.

Muriel, the film. By Resnais.

You saw it?

And "The Great Escape"?

A bore!

It's a great film!

You never saw it!

I did to!

When?

Anne, stop being a pest!

Play with your own friends.

I adore Steve McQueen!

What are you doing?

A note to Mom saying we're at Perrine's.

Why'd you lie about the film?

Two, please.

Cliff Richard!

I want to see him!

Not me!

At last... Mom!

My first period!

Darling!

It's tradition!

Now you'll have pink cheeks for life!

Don't cry!

You're a big girl now, bubele.

Either take her with you or don't go.

She'll be bored.

She can't dance.

Everyone'll be my age!

She doesn't want to go!

I do!

My favorite's Shadow Boogie.

Jimmy Cliff plays it.

I like the guy with glasses.

Jimmy Cliff's much better.

- You know him? - Seen her shoes?

Not with that dress!

Maybe dark blue and red go together.

Not that red!

Here they are.

Are you alone?

I'm with my sister.

What's your name?

Anne. And yours?

Xavier.

Are you from around here?

No. Muriel invited us.

She's in my sis' class.

I came with my cousin.

Want a drink?

I guess.

And pastries too.

- Dance? - Sure.

Having fun?

Xavier'll see me to the station.

Mom said to be in by 6:00.

She's away tonight.

Well, I'm leaving anyway.

I just missed one!

You like living in the suburbs?

Tonight I wish I lived in Paris!

What do you want?

I want to apologize.

Don't bother.

I didn't notice it was so late.

Mom, I'm sorry.

You're making things worse.

I promise...

...it's the last time.

Never again!

I know you and your promises.

Crying won't help!

Come here.

You disappoint me.

When I say 6:00, I don't mean 10:00.

Then there's school.

You're into politics now.

Your bad grades may mean you'll fail.

I know the cause of it.

It's Mark.

I found letters in your room.

You're too young for them.

"I want to caress you, and hold you."

A letter to a girl of 15?

You're in a bad way.

I'm only trying to help you.

It's up to you.

Do what you want, but if I were you...

...I'd tear them up.

Will you?

First loves are passionate.

But that's not love.

Trust in my experience.

You may change your mind.

Maybe you don't love him.

It happened to me often.

I too was your age once.

I feel miserable.

Silly! You have every reason to be happy.

You're 15... and pretty!

Life's ahead of you!

Can I see him at Easter?

We'll discuss it later.

You have to be up early.

Go to bed now.

You little wretch!

Anne, go to bed!

The National Convention was held...

...in the Tuileries and had 749 members.

Its acts were prepared by committees...

...as parliamentary groups do today.

Who were the political parties there?

You don't seem interested.

I'm talking to dead ears.

Let's approach it differently.

Politics and history are related.

Politics don't interest you?

Yes.

It should be taught in civics class.

School's tough as it is!

If I talk politics at home...

...Dad laughs at me.

He's right, I'm ignorant.

Politics concern us all.

For example, the A-bomb...

...interests us.

Soon... you'll be voters.

How will you form your opinions?

I'll vote against my husband.

Like Mom does.

And if you're single?

She'll vote like her papa!

I'd vote for Eddy Mitchell!

And I for Foufou!

It's not true.

What, Pascale?

Nothing.

But what about Charonne?

The demonstration!

Who remembers it?

Nobody?

Last year... February 8th?

You've forgotten?

I was sick in February.

Pascale.

Can you tell us about it?

It was during the Algerian war and the bombs...

...against the Rightist factions in Paris.

We lived on Voltaire Blvd.

So I saw the whole thing.

The crowd was huge.

Dad and I were on the balcony.

We were in favor of the protest.

As it ended...

...the cops... charged like madmen...

...bashing and slugging everyone.

Dad closed the window.

But even so...

...we heard the screams.

Later, after the crowd left...

...the street was littered with shoes.

Hundreds of shoes...

...on the sidewalks...

...in the gutters.

Men were collecting them.

People hid on the steps leading into the subway.

But it was closed.

The cops threw benches...

...and iron grills on top of them.

That's how...

...seven people were killed.

We went to the funeral.

From Republic Square...

...we marched behind a photo...

...of a 15 year-old student the cops had killed.

His coffin...

...was draped with white flowers...

...'cause he was a kid.

There were so many flowers...

...wreaths and garlands...

...the aroma made my head spin.

We marched to the cemetery...

...in the rain.

It even stormed but...

...people marched on, ignoring the rain.

It was so quiet!

People were crying.

They didn't know each other...

...but were marching together...

...to a cemetery!

- May I use the phone? - Go ahead.

A brandy, please!

Cecile? I just saw the doctor.

No. I'm in a caf�.

He says I've got psoriasis.

Psoriasis!

A type of skin disease.

He says it's practically incurable.

I'll have it for life!

It won't just... go away!

I'm at my wit's end. I'm exhausted.

No. I can't talk now.

I'll call you.

Thanks. Bye.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Mom!

- I'm seeing Mark at Easter. - Really?

Mom said I can go.

10 days of camping in his tent!

Great, eh?

Coming!

- Hungry? - Not very.

Sure, you never are.

So what'll our lovebirds have?

Eat and stay hearty!

Just a sec.

It's for you!

The young lady.

Hello?

It's Anne. Look. Muriel's disappeared.

Disappeared?

The police called.

She had to go see them with her folks.

The cops rang here.

I said you and Mom're away.

I'll come home at once. Don't tell anything to mom.

Mom's gone to Deauville.

I'm on my way.

Should we go see her dad?

I didn't dare.

And Patrick?

Nobody knows where he is.

Know his last name?

No, I don't.

Want to stay here?

It'll be OK. Call your folks.

I'd like that.

What'd you tell Mark?

That Mom had an accident.

He'll find out! Why'd you lie?

Who cares? He bugs me. It's over.

It's all over?

I don't love him anymore.

Why? What'd he do to you?

Nothing. He gets on my nerves.

He's got that dumb motor scooter!

He puts his change in a coin-purse!

It's not true!

What's wrong? Are you crazy?

Stop crying!

Stop it!

I'll make you laugh.

Come on! Laugh!

Stop!

Why're you crying? What's got into you?

You'll make the tub overflow!

Stop it!

What'll you do now?

You smoke?

Anne, you're too young.

Go away now. We have to talk.

Perrine.

Perrine

Wake up! It's serious!

What's up?

Someone just rang to say...

...there's a note on the school gate.

What?

There's a message on the school gate.

Someone just phoned.

It's about Muriel.

What're you saying?

Didn't you hear it ring?

Are you crazy? You were dreaming.

I just hung up!

What's all this?

I went out for rolls.

What's wrong?

Nothing. Any coffee?

What'll we do?

We'll see her dad.

Yes. OK.

I'll go for the note.

On the Douai gate?

No. The other one.

And the police?

No.

First, the note. I'll go alone.

I hope she'll be there too.

Shall we stay in case someone calls?

Thanks but... go on home.

That was an odd phone call.

Don't you agree?

Don't get upset. She's just... run off.

Well?

Well what?

You went to the gate?

Her dad went.

Not really?

But it was me who called! Didn't you catch on?

I was sure you recognized my voice.

You're insane!

Why'd you do it?

Crazy! I'll never forgive you!

I can't see why she did it.

What'd the cops say?

They hardly took me seriously.

They're used to crank calls.

I'll never forgive her.

Sure you will.

She's too young to realize.

But why? I can't understand.

Just 'cause she's so young.

She felt left out.

She wanted to be noticed.

Understand?

- So Muriel's run off? - Yes.

I'm almost sure of it.

Oh... I don't know.

I hope it's only that.

I have to cling to something.

I hope she's far away, in the sun and...

...happier than here.

It's unfair.

- You're such a... - Such a what?

Such a nothing.

A lonely man.

It's late. You better go home.

Hurry! Go straight home.

Her again! We'll catch hell!

Miss Weber. Do you know badges are forbidden here?

What's that?

A collection in the school!

You're in big trouble now!

Pick that up! Make it snappy!

Hurry! Follow me!

What's the delay?

I said it'd go away.

You got upset for nothing!

That doc was an idiot.

- It's all disappeared? - Except for a spot on my back.

Thank God I saw another doctor.

I could've had it for life!

You always worry too much.

The kids'll hear!

- I'm going to bed. - OK, darling.

Fr�d�rique.

Your sister tells me you've joined...

...a committee to fight Fascism?

What about it?

I told you that I don't like that.

You don't like what, the fascists or the others?

You know my views on politics.

You know very well that you're too young for that.

Suppose I'm called a dirty Jew?

Someone called you that?

It could happen.

If it does, I'll see the Principal.

Great! She's anti-semitic!

You didn't know?

What'll we do?

Go on. They won't budge.

Look at 'em!

So now I know!

Yes. I don't like Reds... or Jews!

That's enough!

No politics in school!

Not for girls!

Go on, or I'll call the cops!

Maybe her leg broke!

Do you realize she was with...

...those stupid Fascists?

I want no part of it.

She told me about that fight. It was dumb.

You must choose sides!

Put it over there.

Within our school a political group...

...has sprung up and unfortunately...

...it's encouraged by certain teachers.

Politics have no place in this school.

Fr�d�rique Weber collects money for it...

...within the school.

She wears a badge.

I know she's your daughter.

Yet, I can't let that influence me.

Since she's a good pupil...

...she'll be suspended for only three days...

...as a warning.

That's very kind of you.

Go!

Breathe deeply!

Limber up!

What a gang of rag-dolls!

Not that way!

Not just kidnapped! I mean white slavery!

What's white slavery?

Girls're kidnapped in shops and sent to Arab countries!

Why white slavery?

No one kidnaps blacks.

Only white girls.

- How do they end up? - As dancing-girls!

Not dancing-girls! Slaves!

They're sent to Africa.

Is Muriel a white slave now?

Possibly.

You go in a shop to try on a dress...

...they give you a hypo...

...you pass out...

...and wake up in Africa!

- Who told you that? - It's common knowledge!

Get set!

Go!

Never mind! 1... 2... 3...

Shut up!

Let's play ball!

Go on!

What are you up to?

Get outta here!

You filthy lechers!

I said go away!

Disgusting pigs!

- You're from Magdalena Fashion? - Yes.

You brought the family?

It's not for the shop, but for my girls.

I'm not a retailer!

Don't you make exceptions?

For what?

They know what they want.

The changing-room?

I don't have one. I'd need a permit.

They can change between the racks.

OK, over there.

Thanks.

How's business?

We can't complain.

It was a hard winter.

It was so cold, no one shopped!

How old is she?

13.

You've got fine girls!

Want to try that one on?

No. There's nothing...

...here I like.

What the...? Am I dreaming?

She's stealing!

You oughta be ashamed! You'll end up bad!

She's yours? A fine mother!

And she don't even care! Outrageous! See that?

My own daughter!

A thief!

She'll get over it.

She's a thief!

Do I do it now or tomorrow?

What?

Apologize to Mom.

Tomorrow. Do it now and it'll take ages.

But why'd you steal?

I can't explain it.

How could you do that to Mom?

I didn't see that guy!

Pour hydrochloric acid in the test tube...

...and the solution turns red...

...proving the acid's presence.

It's crazy to quit school!

I want an education...

...but I hate this school!

You've no idea!

He and I lived together.

So now school is awful!

Where'd you live?

On a farm. We worked.

What're you doing there? It's not allowed!

That pain-in-the-ass!

Let's go in.

No way!

Must I come to get you?

- You can always try! - Don't make a scene.

Muriel Cazeau! I might've known!

Weber, get out of there!

Are you planted there?

- Shit! - What?

I said Shit on you!

I said Shit!

Shit!

Monday you'll have a test...

...on today's lesson.

Who did that?

Veronique Gautier!

Gautier, stop it!

You too, Dubreil!

Shut up! All of you!

- Rehearsal today? - At 5:00.

Thanks.

- What play? - One by Moli�re.

Who do you play?

- Trissotin. - A man's part?

Yes.

I'd love to act.

Next year, I'll join the drama club.

8th graders can't come Saturday.

Only on Sunday.

I can 'cause my sister's in the show.

You passed into the 9th?

I squeezed by.

What happened to Muriel?

It wasn't white slavery.

Fr�d�rique says there's no such thing.

Was Muriel expelled?

Yes. It's what she wanted.

Has she quit school?

No. She's into graphics.

- Meaning? - At an art-school.

Maybe she'll get married.

Maybe.

I'll show you the man I can be.

I am your master. You'll see!

A poetic duel! Tell me when!

At Barbeau's! Pen to Pen.

Not Barbeau's. Barbin!

Barbin's!

It's not bad at all.

Pascale, tap her with your cane.

The scene must build more.

That's all for today.

Know your lines by Thursday! Or we'll get nowhere.

See you all then!

They'll be there at least an hour.

Funny. You and Perrine...

...were such good friends. - Yes.

Remember? When school began...

...we hated each other.

It's odd how groups change...

...and how we change friends.

People change.

It's nice here.

We should go.

Let's do the 100 steps.

OK.

Got stage fright?

I'm OK.

Are your folks here?

And how! Even Grandma!

She's staying for the dance!

Let's see your moustache.

Where's the cork?

How'd you get in?

What a make-up job!

Dad's here.

Really?

Sure. But he didn't speak to Mom.

She want us to snub Philippe...

...'cause of the divorce.

Why'd he come?

To take pictures!

I mean Papa!

He's here to see you.

You wrote him about the play. Remember?

Let me go over my lines!

Too much make-up?

Please go!

Scared?

No! Go on!

In others you yourself see.

Don't pin your traits on me!

Scribbler, be gone from here!

Keep your cheap verse from my ear.

Go, gross vulgar plagiarist!

- You rogue... - Gentlemen.

I must insist!

You do have a classic ring...

...for you owe them everything!

Go to Parnassus and humbly bow.

You robbed Horace!

We know it now.

Your book on us made no impression.

I'm renowned! You can't soil my name.

You from others stole your name.

You did the same.

I'll show you the man I can be!

I'm your master. See?

A poetic duel? Tell me when!

At Barbin's! Pen to Pen!

If I'm angry...

...as now I am...

...is 'cause he insulted you.

...Madame...

...by mocking verses you love.

Sir, obey the orders as decreed!

Go draw up the marriage deed!

- You were great! - Really?

- I'm so proud! - I smiled at you.

I know. It was all perfect.

Where's Papa?

He left.

He drives 200 miles and leaves without...

...congratulating her!

Your make-up was terrific!

You came?

This is my Mom... and Anne.

- Mr. Cazeau, Muriel's dad. - Delighted.

May I see her?

V�ronique... Fr�d�rique.

- Hello. - Hello.

Muriel sent me in her place.

Thanks. You were so helpful.

See you!

You were a fine Trissotin.

Have a nice vacation!

Bye, Mystery Lady.

See you!

- What's wrong? - Nothing. Staying?

No! You two come home together.

You're on your own. I won't be home.

Have fun!

Goodbye!

What's wrong? Is it 'cause Papa left?

Yes. 'Cause Papa left.

A touch of blush.

So he can't say you're pale!

- Put more on before you arrive. - OK.

Be sure to write!

You too!