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Did it come from your premises or outside?

Outside, at the water main.

IN HIS HANDS

I've brought the receipts and a list of the damage.

A lot of damage!

That's why I'm here!

You're claiming loss of business. How?

I'm a vet. The cellar was my sick bay.

I have no room upstairs except my lounge.

Not handy.

I'm rather house-proud.

Let's see your policy.

Your water damage coverage is capped. That's a pity.

Your water damage coverage is capped.

Meaning?

Your theft coverage is 22,900 euros

but for water damage, you're covered for only 7,633.

You're saying I bought insurance

for equipment worth 22,000...

22,900 euros.

But I'm only covered for...

7,633 euros of water damage.

I'd be better off robbed!

Nobody's cheating you.

Unfortunately, the risk was underinsured.

Sorry.

So it's like a phone contract.

Be sure to read the fine print!

It's not a catch. You read and signed the policy.

Listen.

It's no big deal. Life's a battle, I know.

You're not a charity, that's OK. You're here to make profits.

Not at any price. The human factor's important.

Quintessential!

I'm serious.

We all are.

I'm here to help you.

I hope so.

Claire Gautier.

I think I'll pick her up around 7.

I can't talk. I'm with a client.

Me too.

See you later. Bye.

Excuse me.

I need to inspect the damage on site.

The sooner the better. Tomorrow?

- I'll be working, but OK. - Good.

Is that it?

Yes.

I have all the details.

Okay.

Thank you, Mr. Kessler. Goodbye.

It's good to meet people at their work.

- See you. - Tomorrow.

- Hi, darling. - Hi, Mummy.

Glad you made it.

Been here long?

Like it?

Thanks for the boost.

I went alone and met my dentist!

Amazing!

Well?

Claire, meet Rémi.

It's fun. Brilliant!

See you later.

- Darling! - Can you carry me?

You're heavy now!

Like it?

Well, what do you think?

I only ever saw these photos with you.

Seeing them big, in a crowd...

It's like our home's been invaded.

Ferries from Calais will be on strike

until next weekend.

The Lille city serial killer seems to have struck again,

murdering a fourth young woman.

More violence in the Israeli occupied territories...

Excuse me.

I won't be long.

The poor thing looks hurt.

He'll be fine.

It's nothing serious.

The problem with animals is they can't talk.

It takes guesswork.

Let's see the damage in the cellar.

You're not here to see me?

Here it is.

Where I tortured animals.

Ideal. Nobody heard them scream.

Did you vivisect them?

I was joking.

Is the damaged equipment all here?

It's all untouched.

I'll let you work. See you later.

I checked your policy. We can upgrade the compensation.

That's nice!

We've made so much money, we can afford to make a gesture.

Madame Renaud cancelled.

Fancy a coffee?

Yes, thanks.

How long have you been in insurance?

About five or six years.

Why did you choose that job?

Why did you choose to be a vet?

It's not the same thing. I love animals.

Do you love accidents?

I drifted into it.

Something appealed to you.

Yes, early on.

Some gigantic warehouses burned down.

The ruins were beautiful.

Stunning.

After that, what happens?

You work your way up to more and more stunning accidents?

More or less.

It's a sadist's job.

Now you're making fun.

Sorry.

You have a very soothing manner.

I can picture you

breaking bad news and helping people forget it.

That's rare.

Are we done?

Nearly. You'll sign an agreement

and then you'll be paid.

So I'll see you again?

Great news!

I mean it.

Assume I'm sincere, even if I seem to be joking.

Okay.

Goodbye.

See you soon.

It's late. Time to stop fussing and sleep.

Mummy?

I don't like sleeping here. I get frightened.

Of what?

I get nightmares about monsters.

Monsters? Can you see any monsters here?

I can feel them.

They're here, in your imagination.

I'll stay till you're asleep.

Then I'll leave the door open.

Will I be safe?

You'll be safe, I promise.

Your show's the talk of the town.

Of our friends, mostly.

Fabien says a guy from his agency took an interest in my work, but...

Meanwhile, I'm up for more overtime.

You already overwork.

I'm gonna push the envelope of slavery to the max!

- I earn half what you do. - Who cares?

I do.

I want a new place, bigger.

When Pauline grows up, we'll be squashed.

And... if we have another baby...

I see!

That's what all this is about!

A new place, overtime...

How about it?

About what?

Another baby.

Maybe, yes.

- How are you today? - Dead!

- Out last night? - Not even.

How come you always look so sweet and fresh?

Can you help me with the Guignard file?

Show me.

Did you see that memo?

They want us to push death insurance.

Badgering clients about their family's death

and their own!

It's sick! I'll do anything but that.

You're impressive to watch. Fascinating concentration.

- Am I bothering you? - No. Hello.

As you can see, I...

I can't keep away from you.

So I see!

Your letter of agreement's ready.

Already?

I'm supposed to sign it now?

If you would.

I won't read it. I know I'm being had.

Not by you! You're good at heart.

This feels like a pact but what do I get from you?

I'm only teasing. Do you mind?

No. It's a change.

- Time for a coffee. - I can't now.

I'm telling you. We're having coffee.

Are you married?

Yes.

- Since when? - A while.

Do you love him? I mean, still?

- What's your maiden name? - Marsan.

Why "Claire", do you know?

My father chose "Charlotte", my mother "Astrid".

So it was "Claire".

I bet you've got kids. You seem like a good mother.

Seem to me, anyhow. No?

I have Pauline. She's five.

Marriage is a nice idea.

Unworkable, but nice. Worth believing in.

Even if you're married, it's hard to believe.

Are you happy?

Why so many questions?

Strangely enough, to get answers.

Could you answer the question?

Are you happy?

It's not what I'm after.

You'd rather be unhappy?

Let's say I'm prone to tragedy.

Never to good things?

Yes, maybe. Meeting people.

I mean, mostly women.

I meet a lot.

It's my only pastime.

Picking up women, you mean?

I wouldn't say that. I'm not much to look at, you know.

It's not that.

What is it?

I talk.

I listen.

I like to get personal at once.

Forget the rest.

No time for it.

Do you have time to get acquainted or don't you care?

Here I am, meeting you.

Getting acquainted, aren't we?

But you can't know anyone.

Yes, you can.

We can't even know ourselves.

First time I've seen you without glasses. It suits you.

Have you ever gone steady with anyone?

I don't want to.

I'm into the moment.

- I couldn't. - Why not?

I find it hard...

to be there. Get out of myself.

I always feel there's... a gap between me and things.

I'm glad I met you.

I knew it at first sight.

You probably think I say that to all the girls.

I have to go.

I'm working at the zoo tonight.

You should come.

It's interesting.

Purely an excuse to see you, I admit.

Goodbye.

It's me!

Flex... point.

Higher!

- Stretch your back! - I'm trying!

Time for some développés.

Hold your foot

as high as you can.

- Hold your heel. - I can't. It burns!

OK, let's do the splits.

Give me your hands.

- Gently. - Breathe!

Don't pull too hard.

Archibald, save me!

I've had enough.

Not even 15 minutes!

Enough's enough. My legs hurt.

What's his name again?

Rémi.

As soon as I saw him, something clicked.

Instant chemistry! You can sense it without words.

With him, I feel it could last.

I hope so.

I've never seen you last two months with anyone.

It's not my fault if I keep changing!

Men are cowards, always chickening out.

Did you have sex?

He was a perfect gent.

Drove me home, kissed me, but didn't demand to come in.

Later, I had the fright of my life.

A weirdo followed me in the street.

I thought he was that serial killer!

Thank God he went away.

Once, a guy in the street

grabbed me, pushed me up against a car

and jerked off on me.

- I was too scared to move. - What happened?

Nothing!

I let him do it.

He finished, zipped himself up, thanked me and walked off.

I love this!

- What is it? - I dunno, I just love it!

Am I interrupting?

Not at all.

Good to see you.

Come on in.

Could she wake up?

I gave her enough...

to lay out an elephant.

So?

Beats poodles, eh?

Was she seriously ill?

Just a cyst.

In the wild, she'd have lived with it.

We prefer to remove it.

A silly question, but are those human instruments?

More or less.

See? A needle holder...

a dilator...

and a scalpel.

That's what he kills them with.

Who?

Don't you read the news?

Yes.

The hand that rocks the cradle, ladies,

rules the world - of insurance, at any rate.

So don't disappoint me.

Thank you.

What a load of crap!

I sometimes feel I'm in a cult!

See you later.

You wanted to see me?

No, actually. I hang out in offices to smoke.

You've come for your cheque?

Not even that. I just came...

to say hello.

- Am I disturbing you? - Not at all.

I'm on a rather special case. A fire.

We found out the owner started it.

That trick never works.

Rarely, but people often try to defraud insurers.

They don't fool you.

Sorry, I'm in a rush to pick up Pauline and go shopping.

May I come?

Why not?

You're not very cheerful.

It's nothing special.

I'm generally down.

What are you doing here?

Nothing. Just shopping...

and going to the cleaners.

I'll be off.

Isn't she your assistant?

She's my mother.

Your mother? I'd never have guessed.

I promised Pauline a kite but where can I buy one?

- You're going away? - Just three days by the sea.

What if I asked you to stay?

What for?

So I won't be alone.

She's the blonde one in front, there.

Isn't she pretty?

One of my few regrets is not having kids.

It might've made life easier.

You still could.

Is she still scared of the dark?

Did I tell you?

Yes, she still has nightmares.

We think maybe she should see a psychiatrist.

What for?

To find out what's wrong.

It's useless.

My dad was a bit cracked. He had strange mood swings.

We'd go out together and he'd be full of beans,

then suddenly he'd clam up and switch off.

I wished I knew why but I didn't dare ask.

It's hard to read people's minds.

Go, before I dump my whole childhood on you.

Go on!

Who's he?

It's not risky, Dad. I still have my day job.

Printing other people's photos isn't my dream.

I want to make my own. Meeting people is a start.

- There you are! - How about this?

What a spread!

You remembered the lemon. Good!

You took your time.

We had a nip of wine at the port.

I see!

- What smells so good? - Hot pot for tomorrow.

Stop fussing and get into bed!

Stop it and get into bed! You heard me! Bed!

- Enough! - What's up?

She's a pain! She won't go to bed because I forgot her teddy.

- You forgot her teddy? - Yes.

How come? She can't sleep without it.

I didn't forget it on purpose, damn it!

Honestly!

- What's the matter? - Nothing.

You wanted this trip but you don't seem to be enjoying it.

I'm just tired.

Too bad you can't stay longer.

Just in. Another murder committed in Lille

on Saturday night

has been ascribed to "Dr. Death" now at large for a year.

The victim, a prostitute, was found in her car...

Leave it on.

- But Pauline... - She's asleep.

...scalpel, as in the four other murders,

but the short time between the latest two killings

suggests the murderer was acting under pressure.

Extra police have been drafted in...

It's here.

Bye.

Why can't you stay?

I can't, darling. I have to work.

You'll be home in two days.

It'll flash by. Have fun.

All right.

Know where you're going?

- When? - For the holidays.

We always decide at the last minute.

- Is the Mertin file ready? - Almost.

- We need it this evening urgently. - I'll see to it.

Claire Gautier.

Hi, it's Laurent.

How are you?

I'm OK.

How was your weekend?

It was good.

How about dinner tonight?

No, I can't tonight.

Tomorrow?

This week is difficult.

Nothing's wrong, but...

What if...

If what?

Excuse me... Come in!

I was saying, what if...

I brought flowers to apologize?

Apologize for what?

For being such a drag last time...

and to thank you for your patience.

Hello? Remember me?

Thanks.

Look...

I'm really sorry. I was feeling lousy.

I'm much better now. You gave me an idea last weekend.

I took a break and went to Le Havre.

I went sailing with my cousin.

It did me a world of good!

You left Lille? You weren't in town last weekend?

Why? Did I miss something?

What's more, I brought you a classy gift from Le Havre.

A three-master.

Quite an investment! All of three euros.

Three euros, three masts.

You were weird the other day.

I know. I hate being like that but...

I have a dual personality.

It's good. Now you've seen both sides.

It's no use sulking whenever I get suicidal.

I promise I'll hide in a hole next time.

It's silly but I was worried.

Can I ask you to dinner to prove how congenial I've become?

Think it over. It's a huge decision.

Miss Marsan, goodbye.

Here we are.

This is the place.

It's changed a bit.

Do you often come back?

Never!

But you grew up here.

Until the age of 13.

No thanks.

Oh, all right.

It's been ages.

It's hard to imagine that you were ever a young boy.

Is it?

I was, though. I was even a baby.

I wasn't.

How come?

I had no real childhood.

I was see-through. Invisible.

I even got forgotten on a beach once.

It's true!

How things change. You're unforgettable now.

Here it is.

I lived here.

Due for demolition.

This one's for you.

Yes, but I don't sing.

I'm a singing catastrophe.

But why don't you?

For me.

I'm sure you sing well.

Go on.

I like girls who work at Renault

...girls who work at Citroen

I like girls from the steelworks

I like girls on assembly lines

If that's your thing

Give me a ring

If that's your ball

Give me a call

I like girls with old-world charm

I like girls in movie shows

I like girls from broken homes

I like girls who are in trouble

If that's your thing

Give me a ring

If that's your ball

Give me a call

Row, row, row the boat

gently down the stream...

Once you're warmed up, there's no stopping you!

They're campfire songs.

As a teenager, I sang Blondie songs in my room and at school concerts

but I wanted to be a dancer.

Why didn't you?

Why didn't you be a spaceman or a fireman?

Fireman? Arsonist, maybe.

I had a great evening.

Me too.

What will you do now?

Go home, I guess.

Why not come in for a drink?

Is today the day I meet the family?

They're away.

All right.

Have a seat.

Something to drink?

Vodka, if you have it.

I'll see.

Won't you take your coat off?

Nice place.

It feels sheltered.

It's OK.

Here.

Let's not stand on ceremony.

Why not?

I haven't been drunk for years.

It's funny. Sometimes... you talk a lot

and sometimes not at all.

I know.

I can be quiet for days on end.

It's weird.

What's weird?

I usually have some idea of where I'm going.

And now?

I'm leaving.

Why?

What is it?

Tell me.

Knock-knock.

I'd hate to invade your privacy.

Lea's new client, Walkowiack,

is a bit devious, if you get me.

I'd rather you handled him.

Fine.

That colour suits you.

Who's this?

Hang on.

No, I was in a bar.

If you like.

I'll be at another bar, Le Club.

Hi.

What?

- How are you? - Fine.

Wearing lipstick?

Don't you like it?

Have a drink?

What are you on?

Vodka.

I'll have a champagne.

One champagne and one vodka.

Service here is good and quick.

Are you a regular?

Sort of.

I sleep badly, so...

it keeps me busy.

Are these your hunting grounds?

Yeah.

But I didn't bring my gun tonight.

How can you drink straight vodka?

I don't know.

It makes me feel clean.

Won't I mess up your hunting?

I needed to get you out of my head.

Shall I leave you alone?

God, no!

You're like a saint in a slum.

They're afraid of nothing.

But they're right.

Nobody's here to play dominoes.

They want to fuck, they fuck.

It's honest.

Why drink so much?

I need it.

I've never been in love.

I don't know if I could.

I sometimes imagine that with you...

maybe I...

I could tell you things...

I'll stop.

Sorry.

I'm getting a drink.

What's wrong?

This is the ladies.

I know.

What's up?

I feel sick. Got to go home.

I think I'm drunk.

What is it, Claire?

Why won't you look at me?

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Did you see something?

Are you sure you didn't?

I'm only leaving because I feel sick!

Sorry, I'm booked.

Please, I beg you!

OK, then.

Your bag.

You bloody idiot!

Sorry. What got you so scared?

It's just...

Someone was following me.

I'll see if he's still there.

No, he's gone.

Why are you home already?

I have a big meeting tomorrow.

I forgot Pauline's bag in the car.

Are you OK?

I'm sorry.

Rapeseed oil is an anti-depressant.

It's a scientific fact.

A guy was looking for you at work this morning.

Who?

Laurent... something. A pretty funny guy.

What did he want?

Nothing. Just you.

- Did you talk? - Not really.

Who is he?

He had water damage. I handled his claim.

- You do water damage claims now? - I stood in for Mathias.

And you met again?

Yes.

How many times?

Once or twice.

And?

Nothing.

It didn't seem like a business visit.

Cheer up. It's not the end of the world.

You can tell me everything. If I were you...

Just drop it!

Was she a naughty little girl?

Not at all. She was a perfect little lady!

You should imitate her.

I never heard her tell a lie or say a bad word.

Do we have to rake that up?

You're right.

Sit down, everybody.

..."Doctor Death"

struck five times in under a year,

all single women, all killed with a scalpel.

Here are the latest details.

The suspect was picked up

by a Lille police patrol last night.

He'd accosted a woman getting off a bus

and tried to molest her.

She panicked and screamed

as the patrol car went by.

The man ran but was caught.

Eye-witnesses say he went quietly.

The police found a scalpel on him

which may have been the murder weapon.

Coming.

The suspect has not yet been named...

I saw your little suitcase...

Won't you go crazy living in Paris?

No more than here and Paris has everything.

Claire always talks about moving there.

Pauline, would you like Paris?

I don't know.

Nothing's decided yet.

Mummy, who's the doctor who kills people on telly?

Don't believe all the nonsense you hear on the telly.

Doctors don't kill people. They make them well.

You fainted.

Feeling better?

Was it that thing on TV?

I didn't realize how it affected you.

They've got him now.

You had me scared, passing out like that.

I'm tired.

I'm under pressure at work.

Or maybe my blood sugar's low.

I'll let you sleep.

She's completely soaked, for Pete's sake!

This is Laurent Kessler's phone.

Leave a message, I'll call you back.

I hate making on-site quotations!

Don't you?

It's such a pain.

It's over with Rémi.

What went wrong?

Nothing.

It just didn't work.

I believed in it, damn it!

Was it something he said?

No, nothing, but...

I've got nothing against him

but I could see it was pointless. He could have been anybody.

He obviously felt the same way.

I'm so fed up.

It's me. I screw things up.

It's not you.

It's all these half-baked men.

You live things to the full. I couldn't.

Thank God for you.

Maybe you're my only love!

Is this a joke?

Claire?

Hang on, it's like a zoo in here... Hear me now?

I want to apologize.

I was stupid last time. Drunk and out of control.

I scared you like a moron.

I've been trying not to phone you, but...

I couldn't last out.

I needed to hear your voice.

We have to meet, Claire.

Why?

Because...

I went wild.

I bought a new suit!

Modern, Italian, tailored. I think it suits me but...

I have my doubts. I feel a bit silly.

I'd appreciate your opinion.

Will you tell me the truth?

You've met?

Once. I told you.

I'll be off. See you!

Bye.

Have fun!

- How are you? - Fine.

Well?

Looks good.

Really?

You can tell me the truth.

No, it's nice.

I get it.

It doesn't stop me looking like a racing cyclist.

You should bring your daughter to the zoo.

We have two lion cubs. She'd love them.

It's strange seeing you again.

Why's that?

Did you think you never would?

I sometimes feel you...

imagine all kinds of things about me.

Am I wrong?

What did you think?

That I could hurt you?

It's silly. Because of this "Dr. Death" thing.

Did you think it was me?

Let's not talk about it.

But what if it was me?

Sorry.

It's stupid. I don't know what's wrong with me these days.

I'm sorry.

It looks nice up there!

Yeah.

How about it?

All right.

Something wrong?

I get vertigo, actually.

Why didn't you say?

I didn't dare.

You were so eager...

Now all we can do is wait to come down.

Will you be OK?

What's that on your wrist?

When I was 15 or 16, I used to mark myself.

What for?

To prove I existed, I guess.

Keep talking, please!

Would you like me to sing?

There's an idea.

"Row, row, row...

No boats! For pity's sake!

Anything but that.

Ah! We're coming down.

Hi.

Sorry, we had a flap at the office.

The agency wants me to shoot an ad.

An ad? You always said it wasn't real photography.

It's hackwork at first, but you can make good.

And the money's great for us.

Did Pauline go to bed quietly?

She had a sore throat from school.

I called the doctor. It's infected.

Is she feverish?

Don't wake her! I only just got her to sleep.

Come on, Mummy!

Hi, Pauline.

When can we see the baby lions?

You don't care about me! All you want is the baby lions.

Yes.

They're tiny!

Four weeks old.

Little lions!

Want to hold one?

Which one?

That one.

Sure?

Isn't he soft?

He makes a noise.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A fashion model.

Or like Mummy.

What's like Mummy?

Doing insurance.

What's insurance?

People give her money so they won't have accidents.

You're a guardian angel?

Can we go home?

Where's Daddy? Is he at home?

I don't know.

You're tired, aren't you?

Say goodbye to Laurent.

Thanks. It was super.

I love you.

Excuse me.

Have you got a light?

It's Laurent.

Did you dress up specially for me?

It's my housekeeping outfit for doing the chores!

Lucky chores!

I didn't think you'd call me.

Why not?

I thought you only had eyes for Claire.

Even though I asked you for your number?

You didn't. I gave it to you!

True.

Have you known Claire long?

Maybe five or six years.

How did you meet?

You didn't get me here to talk about Claire.

What do we do, drink?

OK. What's yours?

Whisky.

That could sound ambiguous!

So, are you coming?

I don't know.

Cunning!

The hesitant act that drives girls wild!

You have to meet my cat.

Archibald?

Have a drink. Vodka?

Isn't he handsome?

- Aren't you drinking? - No, I'd collapse.

It'd be a shame.

Have you lived here long?

No, but who cares?

Come on.

Cancel my appointments.

I'm not working today.

You hurt your arm?

Only a cat.

Did you disinfect it?

I'm going to lie down.

It's me.

Are you there?

What's up?

I believe she was probably killed

by the maniac we've been hunting for over a year.

The previous suspect was cleared.

We often get fantasists pretending they're murderers.

You've described exactly how you arrived

and discovered the body.

Did you notice anything about her private life?

Anything out of the ordinary?

Had she been seeing a man?

I don't know. She went out a lot.

Exactly.

Did she mention meeting anyone?

A man, or several?

When was the last time you spoke?

Sorry. I can't remember.

I woke you up.

The doctor's pills knocked me out.

Are you OK?

Cancel your trip tomorrow. You need rest.

No, I'll go.

Why?

It's for the best.

Are you sure?

I have to know if you're in danger.

Talk to me.

I'm here.

You're not alone.

OK, but that was after the fire.

This is all that's left!

Before, the floor was flat.

Concrete here, tiles there...

Wrecked by your trucks!

As I recall, right after the fire...

Pauline!

Children! Look what I have here!

- What about presents? - After dinner, at midnight.

- Please! - No, Marie. Please.

Lots of lovely food first. Sit down, girls.

Look at this!

Gorgeous!

Delicious but not home-made.

I had to buy it this year from Madame Gaurond.

Pass your plates.

Children!

What will we do tomorrow?

A movie? The circus?

At the circus, are there lions?

I expect so.

Can we touch the little ones?

Better not! They're in cages.

I've already cuddled one.

What do you mean?

I went to the zoo with Mummy.

She knows a man who showed us lion cubs.

The zoo in Lille?

A week ago.

You know somebody there?

Who?

He's a bet.

A vet, you mean!

What is this? Who's the vet?

A client.

Have you slept with him?

What the fuck's going on? Who is he?

Whatever it is, spit it out!

Be quiet.

Cut the crap or I'll leave with Pauline!

Fabrice? Could you bring up some more champagne?

Fabrice, it's me.

Can you pick me up tonight?

No, I'm fine.

OK, lots of love.

Bye.

Can you bring the Rissient file

to Legal Affairs? It's urgent.

Where are you?

I'll wait.

Don't be long!

See you in a minute.

I have nothing left to lose.

What are you waiting for?

More of the same?

- Answer me. - Please leave me alone!

Why haven't you said anything?

What will you do now?

- Let go! - Don't clam up on me! Why?

Why what? Let go of me!

You knew all along and kept quiet.

Why?

Help me, Claire.

Please...

Please.

Subtitles: Nigel Palmer

Subtitling: C.M.C. - Paris