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When the school asked him for an essay

Nora chose without hesitation

She mentioned the belly of the house

as she ran down the stairs

The house that was watching them

to slip through the hole in the fence,

before arriving on the street,

Nora wondered if the house

or heavy and inhabited.

If the parquet floor liked being walked on,

if the walls were ticklish.

Did she ever feel pain?

Nora thought that, surely,

The house preferred to be full.

Before them,

generations of men and animals

His great-great-grandfather

where his grandmother was born,

and where his parents now slept.

The house was

which appeared as soon as it was built,

Nora wrote

but in slow motion.

Every year

that his family had spent there

were only a tiny second

on the scale of this slow collapse.

Upon returning to her writing, she was astonished

for having chosen the word "noise"

However, if the house didn't like noise,

She hated silence.

After his father left,

The house no longer echoed

But she already regretted it

His teacher had loved his writing.

His father too.

She considered choosing her

for his entrance oral exam

But in hindsight,

She finally performed the monologue

I am a seagull. No. No. I am an actress.

SENTIMENTAL VALUE

Nora ?

- Nora? Will you open the door for me? - I'm not going to be able to do it.

- Nora, open up! - Give me a second.

Open it, please.

Are you doing well ?

I reread my text in peace and quiet.

You know your lines.

- It's not the first time. - This time, it's not the same.

I can't. I won't be able to do it.

Okay. We need to breathe. Shall we breathe together?

Look at me.

Breathe.

Breathe with me.

I can't do it with this thing.

A costume designer will fix that for you, come on.

Come on.

- I'm thirsty, I have no water. - You will drink downstairs.

This is unacceptable.

We're five minutes late.

Don't worry.

Get her on stage and it'll be fine.

It's coming loose.

No, it's fine.

Tell me, could you...

I need something, are you coming?

NOW ?

I'm nervous.

I would need... I need...

I need something.

- We don't have time. - Yes, it does.

- Stop. - We have time.

- You're really... - Hit me, then.

- A little slap to give me a boost. - Non.

I won't be able to go on stage.

How are you ?

You're a pain in the ass!

- Stop! - I'm suffocating!

Don't do that!

Help me!

You're going to tear it apart!

Attends !

Yngvar?

Twenty seconds.

Ready?

We are ready.

Yes.

Listen!

You promised to save me.

But you sent me to the stake!

I welcomed your children into my home.

Despite that, you testified against me!

We should have hired a caterer.

- It's too stressful. - Stop.

It's nothing, it's fine.

- Mom, can I have some cake? - If you want.

I just told him no.

He's already stuffed himself.

Please ?

A healthy trick first.

What a beautiful speech you gave!

I spoke for both of us.

Your mother was so proud of you, She talked about you constantly.

My dear Sissel...

She often took me at the National Theatre.

This is where Grandma used to receive guests. her patients before her illness.

She spoke to them to help them. In fact, it was mostly them who were talking.

They were telling each other their secrets.

And me, when I was little, I was listening to them,

through the stove.

Did you have the right?

No, but nobody knew.

That was a while ago now...

We no longer know if we should present

condolences or congratulations.

We had remained on good terms.

What is it?

Nothing.

Dad is here.

- Did you know that? - Non.

But I invited him.

Hi, Dad.

There you are! Excuse me.

Hello, my darlings.

- Have you seen Erik? - No, he's here?

You didn't come to church.

I didn't have the courage.

And why the church? Did she have a mystical crisis?

Non.

It's prettier.

It's really...

That's really sad.

She was a wonderful mother. She was so beautiful...

Belle ?

As beautiful as you.

And it was a head, too!

She was always right.

Say hello to Grandpa.

Hey, buddy!

Good morning.

Good morning.

It's Even.

I recognize Evan, of course.

We're old friends.

How you've grown!

Are you the tallest in your class? - I don't think so.

Don't you think so?

Are you a real terror?

Non ?

Hold.

I was just thinking about you.

It's what ?

My speakers.

Are you doing well ?

Yes, why?

I'd like to see you before I leave.

I have something to tell you.

Can't you say it now?

Not here.

It's time we talked, you and I.

Don't you think so?

Fredrik will bring them back to me in his Toyota.

Okay, thank you.

I hope he doesn't imagine...

that I need a dad, now.

To console me.

At least he's making an effort.

It's not easy for him either.

You will ask him what he plans to do with the house.

How so ?

She belongs to him.

Ah good ?

He left it with my mother. but they never signed anything.

I admit that we, We were counting on that money to some extent.

You just have to talk to him about it.

You never dare to contradict him.

You believe that? Okay.

Never.

- Of course it does. - Non.

You are radiant.

What are you having?

A coffee will do.

- Nothing else? - Non.

A coffee for this pretty young woman.

- A coffee? - Please.

And you, everything's alright? Is everything okay?

Served by you, everything is good.

She thinks we're a couple.

I'm worried about you.

And you, how are you?

Very good, things are moving along quite a bit.

You are aware, For my retrospective in France?

No, how would I know?

But most importantly, I'm going to shoot a film.

You're hanging on.

This is my best script.

Michael said the same thing.

Michael is still producing?

He says I'm coming back into fashion.

My documentary is presented pretty much everywhere.

I'm on a roll.

Did you want to talk to me about something?

Yes.

My film tells the story...

of a young woman, a young mother who...

I want you to play the lead role.

I wrote it for you.

You're the only one who can play it.

THANKS.

But you've never seen me play.

Yes, several times. I saw you in Medea .

You left during the intermission.

I don't like the theatre.

And the sets were hideous.

But you, you were fine.

In two minutes, I know what an actor is worth.

This role would do you good at all levels.

That would suit you better.

that these dusty rooms staged for a retired audience.

It's a real movie role.

Thanks to me, You might even find some money.

My series did very well.

Yes, that can help.

I spoke to Michael.

He is convinced that the funding will be found.

We'll film at home.

In our house?

Yes, that will be perfect.

Don't count on me.

Your series can do without you.

Filming is complete.

You're worth more than all that.

Did you see it?

Of course.

And what do you think?

It doesn't matter.

I really want to know What do you think about it?

It's not my thing. It's not visual enough.

We can see neither your face nor your eyes.

But we don't care, because the public loves it.

What interests me, That's what you think.

It's not you. that's the problem.

The role I'm offering you

would allow you to break through.

We're not going to work together, Dad.

We can't even talk to each other.

Read it, at least, and I'll call you.

Stop calling me!

It's obvious you're drunk.

I'm worried.

I forbid you to worry about me.

At least read it!

What for?

It's going to fall through anyway.

Remain seated.

Above all, don't move.

I was next to you during the film,

And I noticed, while looking at you,

that you were very, very moved.

Yes.

Forgive me.

It had been twenty years that I hadn't seen it.

And I have very vivid memories, very precise

from that era...

from the filming,

of the team.

I make films with my friends.

We are a family.

This is especially true For this film, I believe?

Are you talking about my daughter, Agnes?

She's the one who plays Anna.

I have one last question

And I'm not the only one asking myself that question.

You haven't made any more films since L'Idylle ,

fifteen years ago.

Will there be another film by Gustav Borg?

I certainly hope so!

I hope so too. Thank you, Mr. Borg.

Gustav !

Excuse me. You know, Rachel Kemp...

She loved your film And she would like to have dinner with you.

She's at Excelsior.

Do you know it?

It is the festival that invites, That goes without saying.

It's a private party.

Gustav Borg!

Thank you for coming!

I'm going to get a chair.

- Here. - THANKS.

I was impressed.

through your film.

A true masterpiece.

A very beautiful film.

THANKS.

- Exceptional. - Gorgeous.

And your projection?

It went well.

A true triumph.

The audience loved the film. Adored Rachel.

It's coming out in the fall, don't miss it.

- How do I do it? - Lower it.

I dream of making films like yours.

I understood it today.

I had never seen a film like it.

He really...

Really...

moved.

THANKS.

It's been a while that I want to take a break.

But I'm going to take on a series of projects...

The roles are pretty good.

But I don't recognize myself in it.

So, refuse them!

Sam would lose it, if I gave up on everything.

And that would be understandable.

Sam, screw him!

It's your life.

And you ?

Do you have a project in progress?

No. I thought so, but...

No funding?

Something like that.

He will take you back to the hotel.

THANKS.

- I enjoyed this meeting. - Me too.

Rachel !

Sir !

Rachel, your phone!

Weren't you supposed to go?

Are you kicking me out?

Before you switch into... mode

cuddly and tender.

Don't you like hugs?

Yes, I do like hugs.

Does that scare you?

Intimacy?

It doesn't seem easy for you.

No, indeed.

I'm perfectly fine with you being married.

That way, I don't have to take responsibility. to be a complete nutcase.

Seriously? You're being too hard on yourself.

How crazy is she?

On a scale of 1 to 100?

80.

- 80. - There's still 20 percent left...

This is the visible part.

Did you speak to the theatre director?

He advised me...

to go see a therapist.

GOOD !

- Why not ? Don't say that!

No, but it's true. that you're a bit phobic.

I could help you manage that.

We shouldn't dramatize it. It only happened to me once...

I had to slap you.

It's true.

Sorry.

It was violent...

You could file a complaint.

- I promise, I'll never do that. - Please.

I know myself a little too well.

- I'm not going to see a shrink. - You should!

- Non. - For what ?

My mother was... She was a psychologist.

You're not going to see your mother.

Kiss me again.

Okay, but...

On a fini.

- See you tomorrow. - See you tomorrow.

To go on stage,

It's not an intuitive thing.

Your whole body is on alert, The audience is watching you...

You can't hide.

But it's not just anxiety?

No, I love it!

Actually...

She feels frustrated. anger

a feeling of injustice, because she has to take responsibility for everything.

If she accuses him of being a coward,

It's because she's a coward. and can't stand it in her own home.

What I prefer,

It's about stepping into a character,

adopt his point of view,

his feelings.

To become someone else,

That reassures me in relation to to my own feelings.

Don't you want to be yourself?

That's what you're saying.

What would Mom have said about that?

You're cheating, back off!

No, not that far.

No, wait. Here!

Do you have a boyfriend?

No, not really.

Don't you want some?

And.

But it's not always easy.

I love you.

I love you too.

When I grow up, we're going to get married.

That's kind of you to say. But that's not possible.

I know.

Did you fall asleep too?

Non.

He's just too cute!

I was even entitled to a marriage proposal.

Congratulations.

Thank you. It's not an everyday occurrence.

We were coming back from the park a little while ago,

He looked at me and said:

"I see you."

- Where did he get that from? - No idea.

Is that what you're saying?

He must have heard it at school.

Do they say "I see you" at school?

How are you ?

Sorry.

It'll be OK ?

It's okay. I'm going home.

Attends.

It'll be OK.

Are you sure?

Are you sure? Nothing happened?

Sorry.

It'll be OK ?

Yes.

Do you think... she could do it again?

No, I don't think so.

She just feels a little lonely.

Does that worry you?

A little.

Hello.

That feels strange.

When Mom got sick, I considered it for a while

to take over the house to live here with Even and Erik.

- Would you have liked to live here? - Non.

Anyway, We can't afford to buy it back.

I've already sorted all of that.

They're old papers.

Thanks anyway, You did a great job.

I am impressed.

Throw away what you don't want.

You don't want anything? There are some nice things.

Which have sentimental value.

You can watch.

I would gladly take that vase.

It's true, he's handsome.

Because I want it?

No. Take it, if you want.

No, the idea, It's about reaching an agreement.

I'll take it, then.

Don't forget to turn off the stove!

Is he going to live here for a long time?

He didn't specify.

He came to handle the sale?

I'm not really sure.

He arrives at 2 PM. You can ask him.

I don't think so, no.

Are you going to ignore it for much longer?

I'll try.

I believed it too that he had come to take care of the sale.

But he has a project underway.

Pardon ?

That's rather positive. He's going to make a new film.

What movie?

The one he offered you.

My film? The role he wrote for me?

Yes, the role you turned down.

Does he have the funding?

J'imagine.

I think he wants to talk to you about it.

He asked if you would be there.

Is that him?

Yes.

Amazing! Isn't that Rachel Kemp?

Shit !

Attends, Nora !

But wait...

Nothing has changed.

Great to see you again.

There's a cafe two minutes from here.

Rachel will call you.

Is Nora here?

No, she had to leave.

This is my daughter, Agnes.

- Hello. Rachel. - Pleased to meet you.

Me too.

Are you in the film industry too?

She sometimes does Research for me.

I am a historian. An academic.

Sorry, I'm stumbling over my words.

Do you recognize her?

She played Anna in my film.

A long time ago.

But of course!

Anna !

Yes, I recognize you.

Can we take a selfie?

- Why not ? - You're a star!

THANKS.

She is here, she is talking to her son.

This is the final scene, the end.

She prepares food for him.

It's important to her. like a final act of maternal care.

He gives her a hug before leaving.

From the moment the door closes, Her expression changes.

She seems to be relaxing. You see?

The little boy must find his father. She's not in a hurry.

Here, there is a clothesline. How do you say it?

A clothesline.

- A clothesline. - So.

Then she enters this room and puts everything in place.

Suddenly...

She hears another door open.

Follow me.

That's his son.

He forgot his Norwegian flag.

Yes, it's May 17th. your national holiday.

Did I tell you it's a sequence shot?

Just one shot? The whole scene?

The entire ending will be in a single shot.

No assembly required.

Perfect synchronization of time and space.

SO...

The boy freezes, he stares at her.

Something's wrong, he doesn't know what.

But he grabs his flag

and runs off.

She comes this way.

to ensure that this time, He's off to a good start.

We can hear the garden gate to close behind him.

The camera remains focused on her.

And that's crucial.

The expression on his face.

What is she thinking about?

Exactly.

Then she goes back there.

Is this where she takes action?

Yes.

Would it support its weight?

That's how it happened for my mother.

Your mother?

But not here?

And.

That was a long time ago.

Non !

With this stool.

This stool?

She climbed on top of it.

But we won't see the scene.

The shot ends at the door which closes behind her.

We will only hear it.

Then the camera moves back.

Why didn't you leave? The house, after that?

We left.

In Sweden, my father was Swedish.

I would like you to tell me about her.

That's not my mother, in the script.

But will they let me do it?

Yes, yes, I know.

It's going to be good.

She's totally into it.

I told him about this stool

had been used in my mother's suicide.

The IKEA stool?

Is that me?

Is that really me? With these thoughts, these sleepless nights?

I can't accept it

that it really is me.

We've already talked about this.

You no longer recognize yourself?

Non.

Many years ago,

the consulting room

It was often empty.

and Karin, the eldest in the family,

She loved meeting up with her friends there.

During the War,

One autumn evening in 1943,

The militia came to arrest him.

She was imprisoned for two years.

She never mentioned her stay

There, you can listen.

After the Liberation,

Karin's Maria

She gave birth to Gustav

in 1951.

Years later, having become a filmmaker,

Gustav liked to say:

"Nothing is more beautiful than shadows."

He was then seeing

Karin's little sister, Edith,

with her friend, Lillian.

Edith had not wanted children.

but she was welcoming Gustav

In case of complaints,

she was certain

who had denounced his sister

Upon the death of his aunt,

Gustav inherited the house.

In 1986, he returned to settle

within these walls filled with memories.

There are two versions

and his wife, Sissel.

She recounted that he had consulted her.

She had deduced from this

was more complicated for him

Gustav's version

I was overwhelmed by her beauty.

When I learned

I invented problems for myself.

Six months later,

They were married three weeks ago

in December 1987.

With the arrival of little Agnes,

Are you fed up with being with us?

I never said that!

You always bring me up The same old nonsense!

After the divorce,

The house became lighter and lighter.

Did you talk to Peter?

Peter is an old man.

He hasn't worked for ten years.

Like me.

He has retired.

I'm going to talk to him.

- I don't want another director of photography. - Okay, but...

Go see him, then.

If you want.

You'd better.

He's no older than you.

Do you like Norway?

I love Norway. It's magnificent.

And the Norwegians

They are adorable. The welcome is so warm.

It's a Netflix production.

Will the film be released in cinemas?

Where else would he come from?

Negotiations are ongoing. But that's what's planned.

A question for Rachel Kemp.

Regarding the critical reception

from your latest film, Cathy's Choice.

You're not too disappointed?

I am very proud of this film.

But we are not there.

to talk about that, I think.

You are apprehensive about embarking

In a real dramatic film?

I want to film... I chose this film because...

What kind of stupid question is that?

Rachel Kemp is the best actress of his generation.

Thank her instead for being here. You ungrateful wretch!

Out !

Out !

THANKS.

What a huge jerk!

You didn't ask

To validate the questions?

That's not right.

Satan the TikTok troll.

He taught it to me.

I did it with him, too.

I'm not going to give a long speech,

But I am overwhelmed. by a wave of gratitude.

I really love working

with each of you.

We still have work to do, but...

We were just talking about that.

- You and I have sorted things out. - Not all of it.

We'll see the rest on stage.

Jakob, I know that at home, It's complicated.

In any case...

Please don't let your job suffer.

And if you need to talk about it, I am here.

Thank you. I'll keep that in mind.

More...

We're going to tear it up!

That's for sure.

Health !

Why didn't you tell me? That you were going to get a divorce?

Between rehearsals and everything else...

I haven't really had the opportunity.

I understand.

It's not...

Because of us?

No, absolutely not.

I am here,

If you want...

If you need to talk.

We no longer need to hide.

Listen, I'm not sure.

Cuckoo !

- Is Dad here? - Not yet.

Here it is! Happy birthday!

You look so handsome.

Are you making a pizza?

- Hello! Is this how we do it? - So.

I still hold the record.

Non.

Start there.

Welcome.

- Glad to see you. - Me too.

Hi, grandpa.

9 years old, a real man!

You're a big boy.

You haven't seen Therese again since our wedding.

But Therese is an unforgettable woman.

You're spoiling us! What grape variety is it?

Go get us some glasses.

Hi, Dad.

Did you get it?

Is the film progressing well?

Instead.

I've heard about it, it's great!

How does it work? With Rachel Kemp?

Stop.

I still have the right to ask the question.

She still has a long way to go.

But it is progressing.

I heard the story from the IKEA stool.

Is he going to stay stuck to that thing?

He has twenty minutes left of screen time.

To whom? To Even?

Do you have any screen time left?

You haven't used it up yet?

My screen time?

How much are you giving him?

Ten minutes.

- Put down your phone. - The pizza is ready.

- It's ready. - I'm coming.

- What do we say? - Thank you, Grandfather.

Look at.

Monica Bellucci, bon sang !

Thanks to this film, you will understand women

and their relationship with the mother.

Beautiful gifts.

We don't have a DVD player.

Thank goodness!

A solution will be found.

We rarely watch movies.

You should take up writing.

If you say so.

Why wait around? while waiting for some old jerk

Are you being offered the role of Ophelia?

I'm playing Hamlet.

It's true ?

I spoke to Rachel about it,

She took matters into her own hands.

She set up her own production company.

It's difficult being an actress.

They decide nothing.

they are dependent of the desires of others.

It's exhausting.

I play a lot...

They end up doubting themselves.

and their need for recognition becomes...

intolerable.

I would never have married an actress.

You preferred to put them in your bed.

Today's artists

They are so petty-bourgeois.

We don't write Ulysses

when you're managing kids' football or car insurance.

A true artist is free.

And it must remain so.

So, you shouldn't have children then?

Don't say that, Nora.

How old are you?

At your age, Sissel had two children.

Times are changing, Dad.

You are the best thing that ever happened to me.

What's the best thing that's ever happened to you?

We haven't seen you often.

As per usual, It's all Dad's fault.

I didn't miss everything, You are good women.

Are you sure?

You don't know us.

- You're exaggerating. Am I exaggerating?

You've had some difficult times.

I've experienced that too.

But you have too much anger inside you.

It's difficult to love a madwoman.

You don't want to end up alone, do you?

Artistically, it's bad too.

You need to have someone to love, children, or...

You never regret them, right?

Peter ?

I'm glad to see you.

What a house!

It's thanks to Lasse Hallström, Not to you.

Without The River of Time , He would never have hired you.

Your grandchildren must love it.

We're still on bad terms with Daniel.

It's a real shame for her children.

He is depriving them of their grandfather.

But tell me...

this scenario...

Not bad, huh?

- He's great. - You in es?

Of course I'm in!

Come on, let's go have a drink.

In this film, we won't

shoulder-mounted camera.

I see more of a dolly

and a fixed camera.

Sorry we lost touch.

Between filming, I forget...

I know what it's like, I'm the same.

Listen...

I'll keep you updated.

Netflix also has a say in this.

They want me to see other people.

Is that how it works?

Yes.

That's how it is.

Let's drink to that, then!

Glad to see you.

Hi, Nora.

I'm calling you because...

Because we need to talk.

We can't continue like this.

If I don't like going to the theatre,

that doesn't mean that I don't like the theatre.

It's more that...

I can't stand watching it.

Chekhov, I can...

I prefer to read Chekhov.

Maybe...

Not the parts, but...

I'm very sensitive. You are too.

We... we are alike.

Shit.

THANKS.

I have a question...

Who is the "you"?

She said, "You know."

Who is she talking to?

What do you think?

It can't be his mother.

She wouldn't tell him that.

I imagine it's her inner voice.

It feels strange to talk without addressing anyone.

Alright.

Ingrid will listen to you.

I'm all ears.

Come here.

Try standing there. We'll see.

You're going to start again at...

"I had some kind of breakdown." Speak to Ingrid.

Don't hesitate to touch her,

that she feels you are her mother.

Don't forget, she never talked about it. to no one.

She is embarrassed to pray.

You can try to hide it, to laugh about it, but...

You are ashamed.

You are ashamed of your weakness.

I had a sort of breakdown.

I was still alone at home,

Lying in my bed, in tears.

It happens to everyone. to cry in her bed...

Someone said that praying, That's not talking to God.

It's accepting one's despair.

It's throwing yourself to the ground because...

That's all we can do.

Like when you have a broken heart, and that we think...

"Please, call me back. Forgive me.

Please, come back to me.

I had messed everything up.

I was alone,

I was crying.

So, for the first time

I sat down on the floor

And I prayed.

I don't know who I was talking to. But I said it out loud:

"Help me."

I can't take it anymore.

I can't do it alone.

I want to find my place.

I want to find my place."

If only...

Her mother was just like her in the film.

Exactly.

Do you think it works in English?

Yes, very good.

What if I adopted a Norwegian accent? Like Ingrid?

I don't have an accent.

She is Swedish.

Do I have an accent?

You can barely hear it. But...

That's not weird if you all have an accent,

Except for me?

Maybe. I'll think about it.

Can we talk about my character?

Of course.

The biggest mystery for me remains: Why ?

Why did she decide to commit suicide?

Yes.

What do you think?

She is depressed, like her mother.

But she has a child.

That's the question the film poses.

It's up to you to find your own answer.

Can you tell me about your mother?

Without meaning to be indiscreet,

I think that could be relevant.

This film is not about my mother.

Here is his record as registered by the militia.

and his file at the Grini camp.

Here is the testimony of Karin Irgens.

as well as the rest of the file,

which contains photographs

of reenacted torture scenes.

These images are shocking.

I prefer to warn you.

This concerns her is indicated by these adhesive butterflies.

Thank you.

IRGENS, Karin

Accusation: Anti-Nazi propaganda

Trial for high treason

List of documents in the file

Charges: acts of torture

Subject: Acts of torture

...I screamed in pain

He tied me to a hot stove...

They beat me severely.

The pain persisted.

While recounting his day to Even,

she noticed

that she already knew all of that.

She didn't understand.

Was this his grandmother's testimony?

who described the events

Or the number of victims

which were in the same file?

The police report of his suicide,

was thin.

It did not include a photo.

but his father's name was there.

He had not been questioned.

probably because he hadn't

And you pan your camera, super smart.

No, wait.

Look closely.

Cut!

Watch.

Funny, isn't it?

Let me see.

Bravo !

We're going to Nora's premiere ensemble ?

We could have dinner here beforehand.

I will take a taxi from the office.

But are you coming?

Obviously.

I want Erik in my film.

It's perfect.

It's a small role, But he is central, Rachel's son.

It's kind of you to offer, but...

I don't know if he has fiber optic internet. to be an actor.

That's why I want it.

Nothing is worse than child actors who gesticulate in front of the camera,

who believe in a musical.

Erik has something.

Like a secret.

You were shy too.

Do you remember?

But you were captivating.

You should have continued.

I would like three glasses of fruit juice.

Thank you for washing my clothes.

Thank you for washing my clothes.

I hardly dare close my eyes.

I'm afraid to open them

and to see that you're no longer there.

Let's take a break.

Are you distracted?

I'm a little tired.

Don't be afraid to make mistakes.

The only mistake would be not to listen.

And take your time.

All right ?

Let's do it again, without the accent.

Let's start again at...

Previous page. At the very top.

Delighted to meet you.

Me too.

Sorry for the wait.

Thank you for taking the time to see me.

That's normal.

Why did you turn down the role?

I cannot work with him.

For what ?

We can't seem to talk to each other.

But it was you he wanted.

Yes.

Well, I don't know.

I keep telling myself that he has...

That he made a mistake.

I can't...

I can't figure her out.

The more I work on the character,

The more I get lost by trying to embody it.

As if his melancholy...

took up all the space.

The idea is beautiful.

But I don't know if that's the cause.

of all his problems, or if it is...

the symptom of a deeper suffering.

I don't want to disappoint him. Do you understand?

He's someone...

difficult in life.

But he's an excellent director who believes in you.

It would be foolish to give up.

I used to be in control of everything.

And when I lost control, I liked it too.

You see?

I'm too old.

There is barbed wire in the meadow.

I am the last of the Mohicans.

And the new kid qui me balance ses moodboards.

I miss Peter.

But have you seen how old I look?

I'm too tired, Michael.

What happened? 15 years ago, I was 55 years old.

You might be right.

Maybe we're too old for that.

and that this is our last film together.

But promise me not to give in to the spirit of the times.

Promise me.

This topic...

You've already touched on it.

But you never addressed it head-on,

as you are doing now.

In such a direct, personal way.

Okay, it took you many years

to get to this point.

But you're going to make this film, damn it.

And you're going to do it your way.

Did you get it?

- I will... - All right.

Can you loosen it a little?

- Congratulations. - Thank you, that's kind of you.

- You were great. - THANKS.

- Everyone loved it. - That's kind.

We finally managed it, it was...

It was good.

How are you ?

Yes, it's fine.

You never call me back.

Non.

Did Dad come with you?

Not that I know of.

We hired a babysitter.

We're going to have a drink in Tekehtopa.

If you're available.

Excuse me ?

My sincere congratulations,

What a magnificent performance!

Yes, I made an appointment.

I'll keep you posted.

But for tonight, that's impossible.

I often played when I was sick,

this is the first time that I cancel a performance.

I am so sorry.

Yes, thank you.

Bye.

Where is Erik?

He will be back soon.

Why didn't you come? At Nora's premiere?

She didn't want me to be there.

Let's see. Here's the original version.

And the English translation,

so that Erik could learn his lines.

If he has an accent, it doesn't matter.

Are you Michael?

He's going to have to miss school.

I'm a little hesitant...

It's going to be great. I promise you.

I don't know if he wants to.

Yes, he wants to.

How do you know?

I spoke to him.

Did you talk to him about it?

Vaguely.

He jumped for joy.

Did you talk to him about it without me?

When you acted in my film...

I have wonderful memories of it.

It's going to be great.

Read the script together.

Rachel will love it

work on these scenes with him.

They are very cheerful.

She will see other aspects of the film...

Stop talking. Be quiet.

Erik will not be in your film.

Finally, Agnes...

I enjoyed filming with you, Dad.

That was the most beautiful experience I've ever had.

I was finally spending time with you.

I had become the center of your world.

And then you vanished. I haven't seen you in a while...

It was wonderful!

Yes.

But also incomprehensible.

You blow hot and cold.

At one point, we are close And then you disappear.

and someone else is the center of your world.

Read it.

But that's not true!

I don't care if it's good or not.

I'm thinking of Erik.

Grandfather was about to leave.

Are you doing well ?

- GOOD. - Glad to see you.

I missed you today.

- You too. - It's true ?

What do we do? While waiting for Dad?

To what do I owe this honor?

How are you ?

Yes, I think so.

Come, I'll make you some tea.

- Hold. - THANKS.

You don't want to make the film anymore?

That's because...

I don't want to let you down.

I'll stay if you insist.

I don't really feel it.

And I don't think you do either.

Me, in this movie?

Of course it does.

I doubt it.

You asked me to dye my hair

the same color as your daughter.

And you don't really want to to make this film in English.

You also think it sounds fake? non ?

I don't want to disappoint you.

I'm sorry.

It's my fault, Rachel. I'm sorry.

Most of the actors would have made the film anyway.

Or they would have left their agent announce their departure.

You came in person.

You are a good person.

Come on...

Don't take this as a failure.

You are a fantastic actress, you should know that.

THANKS.

Sorry to have dropped in here, But you never answer.

Pardon.

Are you doing well ?

When you don't answer,

I'm freaking out, you know that.

So? Are you sick?

Non.

I had a fight with Dad yesterday.

I was beside myself.

He wants Erik to star in his film And I refused.

But I read the script.

And it's so beautiful. Not at all what I imagined.

I know you want more to deal with him.

But you have to read it.

I have the feeling he's talking about you.

Finally...

that he wrote it for you,

This is not his mother's story.

Brief...

Would you mind reading this passage to me? Out loud?

Don't pay attention.

The writing is a bit mannered.

But read it.

You know, I don't believe in God at all.

In our country, Religion had no place there.

We were not baptized.

My sister and I had done our civil confirmation

for gifts.

I had a sort of breakdown.

I was still alone at home,

Lying in my bed, in tears.

It happens to everyone.

to cry in her bed...

Someone said that praying, That's not talking to God.

It's accepting one's despair.

It's throwing yourself to the ground because that's all we can do.

Like when, heartbroken, you think:

"Call me. You need to change your mind.

"Come back to me."

And I had ruined everything.

I was alone, I was crying.

So, for the first time,

I sat down and prayed.

It's difficult to explain.

I don't know who I was talking to.

But I said it out loud:

"Help me."

I can't take it anymore.

I can't do it alone.

I want to find my place.

I want to find my place."

You spoke to Dad...

of my suicide attempt?

No, of course not.

I thought the same thing as you. How does he know that?

It's mixed up

with his mother's stories, too.

At times, it's as if He was there for you when you were going through a rough patch.

He wasn't there.

You were the one who was there.

How is that possible?

You're doing so well And me, feeling so awful.

Don't say that.

How did you do it? after the childhood we had?

It wasn't easy for me either.

But you managed to start a family.

A home.

Yes.

But we didn't have the same childhood.

I had you.

You think you are incapable to take care of others.

But you were there for me

when mom wasn't well.

You were washing my hair.

You were doing my hair.

You used to take me to school.

I felt safe.

I love you.

Me too.

I love you too.

Is this better?

What a joy to open my eyes such beauty!

You have a beautiful smile.

I hope your boyfriend tells you that.

It happens to him.

I've heard that before.

Don't you have anything better to offer me?

You champagne?

Are you going to give me some biscuits?

- You know... - Omar gets biscuits every day.

- All right... - Chocolate, even.

You'll eat your sandwich first.

Come on.

Kisses.

What's wrong with you?

I forgot my phone.

Kisses.

Cut!

Perfect.

That's a wrap. Next scene.