Original subtitles

Step back.

Back entrance!

Keep it down, please!

Time to go. It's packed.

They know we're using this exit.

There will be tons of cameras, but in 30 seconds we'll be in the car.

Better get going.

Let's go.

He's on the air in 10 minutes!

Hurry or I'll look like a jackass.

Teaser?

The incredible story of Martin Kazinski

Martin!

Forget make-up. We'll go straight to set.

There'll be an accident.

I'll call you back.

It's not too late to back out.

I want to know what happened. I want to understand.

Cathy! Meet them downstairs!

- Make-up? - No time!

Tell security to let them through!

Alain for Cathy. South door!

We need two minutes. Bring up the question of violence.

Do you understand your work is considered violent?

Where's the violence today?

Kazinski!

I'm Jean-Baptiste, the producer. We spoke earlier.

- Feeling better? - I don't know yet.

His seemingly unbelievable storyhas been this week's major event.

He chose "Live at 10" for his first, exclusive interview.

Saia, have you seen these photos?

On the Net, like everyone.

A friend saw them. He sent them to me.

Very soon there were 100,000 hits.

We didn't understand at first.

We'll see these images shortly...

A warm round of applause. He's having a tough time.

He's on his way.

Martin Kazinski!

This must make you happy.

I don't know.

I don't understand a thing.This is all so...

We're glad to have you here.

Go in tighter on Martin.

Turn up his mike. We'll fall asleep.

For those who still don't know it, your name is Martin Kazinski...

Is it your real name?

Yeah.

You could have wanted to change it.

My name isn't the problem.

Exactly. We'll try to understand your problem,

as you call it.

I'd like to know how it all started. Why did this happen to him?

We're getting there.

We've prepared some footage.

20 seconds.

Your name is Martin Kazinski.

You're 43 years old. Single with no children.

You grew up in the suburbs, in Ivry.

At the moment you work for a company

that recyclesappliances and electronic devices.

That's right. We recuperate what we can.

I work in the IT division.

The company is unusual in that it hires the mentally disabled.

It gives them... a life like ours, as much as possible.

That's Julien.

He takes the Xs from keyboards.

He collects them.

I'll be on set.

I ring the lunch bell. It's our tradition.

Lunch time!

It was someone's birthday.

Julien's, in fact.

You're like a real family.

My only family.

I'm very close to them.

Say cheese!

As for what follows, these images make us realize

nothing prepared you for what happened.

I work.

I do my job like everyone.

Yes but one morning...

everything changed.

...the right distance from the stars.

We'll have to confirm itonce we find them.

We'll use our telescopes.

It's possible that in the 22nd century, I won't be speaking here.

- Me neither. - You're still young!

Maybe we'll send robots for that.

It's a new adventure. If mankind doesn't kill himself off,

they'll sayit began in the 21st century...

It was the same subwayyou took every day.

That day was no different.

Not at all. Everything was normal.

Like any other day.

Martin!

Can I please have an autograph?

Can I have an autograph?

Why do you want one?

"For Sophie"... Please.

Smile!

You're mistaken...

Just an autograph.

I'd like one too. Just a few words.

"For Chantal".

This is a mistake.

There's no reason.

In the corner. "For Chantal".

Kazinski, look.

You didn't know any of those people? You'd never seen or met them?

Never.

It was crazy. They were filming me with their phones.

Did you think it was a prank? Candid Camera?

Yeah, I thought...

I saw this on the Net.

What we see now are the images people filmed with their phones.

Passengers there that morning who witnessed it all.

We received dozens in which you look panic-stricken.

Sorry to bother yo...

Can we get a picture?

- Why would you want to? - Aren't you Martin Kazinski?

How do you know my name?

Go away.

Why my picture?

Glad to see yo...

It was as if you'd suddenly become a celebrity.

A star.

Someone that everyone knows.

Like famous people hounded in the street.

But famous for what?

Why?

Stop filming me!

Stop! What's going on?

He's leaving!

I'd imagine after all that... you were freaking out.

You must have felt hunted down by something absurd.

I don't understand what's happening to me.

Why me?

Why follow me?

Why take my picture?

I didn't understand.

When you got to work, the nightmare wasn't over.

That day we had to go to City Hall to negotiate

a subsidy with Social Services.

You realized that dozens of reporters

had tried contacting you at work.

Since this morning, people want my autograph.

They applaud me.

You say TV reporters called. It's crazy.

I was given this for yo...

They asked tons of questions.

When you started, if you get along with everyone,

if you're acting differently.

- Different from what? - I have no idea!

Why the questions? You must have done something.

I did not!

Why would they call here?

I have no idea at all, Mr. Malivert.

Why take my picture? Why clap?

There's a misunderstanding.

The reporters ask for you. There's no misunderstanding.

I didn't do a thing.

They don't have their coats?

Sure, I heard. It was even on the radio.

The radio? No way!

They were talking about stuff on the internet.

What stuff?

Someone spoke to you in the metro. They wanted your autograph.

The metro was this morning!

- What happened? - They wanted autographs, pictures.

They were talking about that.

Julien!

Enough humming!

I don't want them stressed out. Relax on the way.

Good going, Martin.

Good going! I'm so happy for yo...

Coming, Kazinski?

That's right.

I heard you mentioned me on your station.

I don't know what show.

It was early this morning.

That's why I'm calling.

Early, I guess.

Because they left this number.

What time?

I told Mr. Marino at Social Services we'd be late.

You mentioned me for a reason.

Mr. Kazinski?

What a surprise! A very nice surprise!

You knew he was coming?

Are you talking to me?

Do you like painting, Mr. Kazinski?

Not again.

We're going upstairs.

Come join us.

Come on up front...

- Sure it's him? - Why is he here?

If it's him, it's wild.

Can I help you?

- I'm with the group... - I know yo...

That way.

Are you there?

We do an internet news show for the city.

We're just doing our job.

We mean no harm.

We didn't know you'd be here.

Why the fuss? His picture is all over.

What do you want?

Just a few shots.

Why film me?

But why?

- What did you see? - On my home page.

People asking you for autographs.

- Pictures? - Tons of them.

At first I didn't recognize yo...

Grab a chair.

Let's see.

What are these pictures?

- What the hell? - First this.

An autograph, please.

We're closed.

Closed.

Coffee?

- Who wants to see me? - Look at all the hits.

They're totally crazy. Look, they're crazy!

City Hall! It's already on here!

I missed that one.

Why film that?

What did they tell you?

I didn't hear. I panicked and ran away.

We had a meeting.

My boss! Everyone!

It's wild!

They saw Martin, ran after him.

Look.

Now check this out.

They applauded for no reason.

I don't believe it.

- That you? - Yeah, it is.

- You sure? - Of course it's me.

How did they get these?

Maybe your parents?

They're dead.

This isn't funny.

It's a nightmare!

No way. They have no right!

Not pictures of me as a kid!

There's something else.

What's that?

Is someone following me? When was that?

- It went on line today. - That's not today.

Nothing happens.

Who wants to see me walk in a street?

Other sites recycle the same news.

News? There's no news. It's me walking.

My name's all over.

Are there more sites like this?

Yeah, there are tons.

Is this allowed?

Are they allowed to post pictures like that?

Is it a newspaper? Can we call them?

Who knows Martin Kazinski?

I'd like to speak with someone.

About?

These photos of me were on your site. I printed them.

I'd like someone to explain why.

Make an appointment.

And I'm on the big picture in the lobby.

Can I just see someone for a minute?

It's by appointment only.

I want to know why.

- Appointment only. - Can I see someone?

Call for an appointment.

I just wanted to know if you're allowed to use my picture.

- You'll have to leave. - Can't I know why?

You have to leave.

- I'm not from here. - I'm asking you to leave.

That's me on there. You're not allowed.

All I want is to see someone.

You can't do this to me!

Why my picture?

Why?

You have a Twitter account? Facebook?

Any social networks?

Is your company part of a multinational?

Quoted on the stock exchange?

Is your boss an elected official?

Affiliated with a party?

No, we recycle old computers.

Why all these questions?

You asked me my opinion.

I'm trying to understand. I'm a lawyer.

Unbelievable.

You never read these magazines?

No, not really.

You don't care about celebrities?

I couldn't give a fuck.

Not interested?

It's on me.

Fleur?

Phone call.

K-A...

I'll call you back.

Mr. Morizot asked me to come see yo...

- You're Fleur? - Fleur Arnaud.

Don't worry.

No one knows you're here.

May I?

You pulled the curtains?

It wasn't me. It was the lawyer.

Because of the photographers.

I didn't see any.

He said you might help.

I work for a TV show. We sometimes investigate odd stories.

Ever seen anything like this?

Just because it never happened doesn't mean it can't.

Do you trust your lawyer?

I don't know him.

He said he'd help me understand at no charge.

Don't worry about that.

I am. I can't afford a room like this.

I want to go home. This freaks me out!

You saw online.

They want my autograph. It's a nightmare.

Relax, Martin. I know it's not easy.

I'm here to try to help.

At one point I was interested in kids

who bullied their schoolmates on the internet.

For no reason. Just for kicks.

Entire families had to move.

There were even suicides.

Why kill me?

I didn't say that. There may be no link.

Let's determine if it's a mix-up, a prank

or something worse.

Why me?

What did I do? Why me?

I'm not behind this, Martin.

Together we'll understand, fight back.

Fight who?

We'll find out.

The man who didn't want...

to be famous.

Ready for the meeting?

Is everyone here?

Story of a man who becomes famous because he doesn't want to.

That's what's new.

What happened in the metro is totally wild, but it's true.

So it's the story of...

Listen to me. It's the story of a man who...

He doesn't want to be famous.

He becomes famous because he doesn't want to.

That's what's new.

What happened in the metro is totally wild, but it's true.

It's happening for real. I met him.

He's terrified.

Totally.

There's just a slight buzz.

Nothing huge. We'll see in a few days.

It's too long. Two hours is too long.

200,000 hits is a slight buzz?

Yeah but what's the come-on? Give me an intro.

The come-on?

We're not selling anything. Give me some intros.

"Fame struck me like lightning".

Not bad.

"Celebrity: The new plague".

It's great if there's a humorous side. It's great...

We used to cover cutting-edge stuff.

Now we do car crashes and Botox, like everyone.

We have no choice.

If we screw up, will you save us?

That's bullshit.

We lack the courage and the energy

to do original stories.

No reason to do crap.

People want stories about their lives. You know the score.

"The people" sent him our way.

They recognized him in the metro.

They want his autograph and watch him nonstop on internet.

It's up to us to ask why.

Why him, why now?

Why?

This is what the people are asking us, the media.

A nobody famous for no apparent reason.

And not just any nobody.

He couldn't care less about fame.

He refuses what we thrive on.

I say he's a messenger.

Unaware of what he has to tell us.

A messenger.

He looks stunned.

How are the minimum-wagers?

Find your phenomenon? Tweeter's going haywire.

You like the story?

Sure I do. See the pictures?

I was at Spivac's.

- What for? - They're covering him.

They will if we don't. You see his face in the metro?

Fleur?

Who are you kidding?

I can use a guy like him on the show.

This is such crap I'm starting to like it.

- Bye, JB. - See you tomorrow.

What about friends and family?

We can have them on the show as a teaser.

Keep things from getting boring.

Not this time. It's stronger if he's alone, isolated.

It's more moving.

You're even hotter with convictions.

You were good today.

Better than you've been lately.

If things keep up, I'll get a divorce and marry yo...

We can have sex without working together.

- No smoking rule. - Rules don't concern me.

It's all on the bed.

In here.

You've heard about Martin Kazinski.

We'll eat and get there just in time.

But now things are reallygetting strange.

It's fine. He's in the shower.

We'll try to understand tonight on "Live at 10"...

with an exclusive...

May I?

- Does the shirt fit? - I think so.

It's no good.

- Why not? - I don't know...

It's not you, not your style.

It's not real. Get it?

What does "not real" mean?

You should keep your sweater.

Really?

- It's authentic. - I like this.

- Can I try another? - No, really.

The sweater.

Trust me.

Hungry?

It's good to eat before the show.

Okay...

- Better? - It looks like yo...

We'll eat here, okay?

What time do we leave?

Don't worry.

Is this part of the job?

It's part of life, the fun part.

What if I don't come?

Then I did my job wrong and I may get fired.

Because of me?

Because of yo...

Turn on your headsets...

Camera 1 is fine.

What if he's a no-show?

I lived near Nîmes. I used to go to the bullfights.

I ended up writing the programs.

Since media people like bullfights,

I met a woman who worked at the radio.

I moved to Paris, the suburbs.

Cable news had just started.

I quickly found work.

There used to be a news show called 24 Hours.

During the credits you saw the reporters' shadows.

I wanted to be one of those shadows.

Someone who saved people...

who righted wrongs.

And then?

My friends kept on writing. I met Jean-Baptiste.

At first we did good stuff, then it got tougher.

I was recently asked to do a reality show

called "Uncle Henri's Inheritance".

About a fake uncle who claims he's rich

and has his "family" fight it out.

I won't do that stuff.

But your story would make a good series.

Someone investigating why he became famous.

Does he ever find out why?

The later the better.

Let's all give Alban a standing ovation!

Yeah, I can hear yo...

Are they in the car?

What are you doing?

He locked himself in the bathroom.

What are you doing?

Answer me!

No smoking, sir!

Fuck off!

- Outside. - Get lost!

We're here! We'll open the door.

Will Uncle Henri be there?

Beware, he's a real bastard too.

What can we do about this?

Stop this nightmare.

I'll be with yo...

It's 10 p.m. and we're live.

Thanks for tuning in. Big show tonight

on "Live at 10."

We have Saïa, controversial rapper...

They're on their way!

Forget make-up. We'll go straight to set.

And finally Martin Kazinski...

Kazinski's name is on everyone's lips.

He was struck by fame like lightning,

and no one, including him, knows why.

This "why" is tonight's big event.

And the event is on "Live at 10".

Teaser?

I'll meet them downstairs.

Hello, Saïa. The press has called your album

a major event in the rap world.

Famous writers have compared you to Céline.

And you produced it independently.

Get moving.

Do you understandyour work is considered violent?

Where's the violence today?

This man's seemingly unbelievable story

is this week's major event.

Tonight he chose "Live at 10"

for his first, exclusive interview.

A warm round of applause.

He's having a tough time.

Julien...

What is it? Why are you scared?

Does the TV scare you?

You must have felt hunted down...

by something absurd.

Why did you come here?

They'll talk about you even more.

I want to understand what's going on.

That's why I'm here. To stop this madness.

You don't care about fame,

about being talked about.

About becoming an idiotic media plaything.

Pretty easy to attack the media...

I'll be on set.

Drink this.

It's nothing.

Martin's fine.

Before, artists wanted to become famous.

Today, celebrities want to become artists.

Any asshole can make an album or a movie.

Or have a TV show.

People are crazy, wanting to laugh and clap nonstop.

I'm not against media. It's the people.

It's the people who took my picture in the metro.

It may be a set-up, to get media buzz.

Exactly. We want to find out.

Let's hear him. We know all this.

Go on, man.

What's interesting, Martin,

is that nothing prepared you for an adventure like this.

It's important to insist on that.

You don't want to be famous. You're not interested.

Famous for what?

Why?

Your life has been uneventful.

You're a man in the crowd.You're common.

Hold on.

What do you mean, common?

Excuse me?

You said common. Explain that.

"You're common".

He said common?

Yeah, he said common.

"You're common"?

"Common" is not an insult. I don't get it.

It's violent to call him common.

It wasn't...

The word "common". Words are important.

Don't react like this. It's not what I meant.

You said it!

Honestly, that is rude.

I like it, I like it...

Go on! Stay on the audience.

So everyone watching us is common.

That's not what I meant.

- No one's common! - Don't be a demagogue.

Well, it's rude. Look how you hurt your guest.

Instead of helping, you insult.

- "Common" is not an insult. - Sure it is.

Saïa, then the audience!

He'll leave.

Close-up on Saia, then Martin!

Look at him. That's disgusting! Help him!

What do you common people think?

What's wrong, Julien?

They'll kill Martin.

I'm dead meat!

You see the show with Martin? What did you think?

What does "common" mean?

You don't call people that.

Julien...

- Back for good? - Yes, it's over.

Yeah, it's over.

I know. Let's get to work. Get going.

- You can't stay. - I'm working.

- Let's go talk. - I just want to work.

All day long, cameras, photographers...

They need peace and quiet.

You're a source of trouble.

What can I do?

Social Services called.

We don't need this.

So I'm fired?

I don't know. We'll see.

- How will I survive? - We're on your side.

We're very happy for yo...

What good has happened to me? Tell me!

Don't give in, Martin!

Can't you see you're scaring them!

I don't want this. It's not my fault!

Don't give up, Martin!

Martin, we love you!

We love you!

So we insult guests on the air?

"Common" is an insult now?

Seems so.

We put together a press review.

"Clash Alban-Kazinski".

"Disdain for the public."

They won't let go.

You're cancelling my show?

I don't know.

Do we have a choice?

Our ratings are sky-high. Let's not be hypocrites.

Shit happens when you're live.

I won't do trash-TV. It's not our style.

This isn't trash-TV. I hate that too. This is different.

This guy is where it's at, Edouard.

Human truth, emotion, life-changes.

All the network's values.

And with a new twist, because...

we still don't know why everyone's suddenly interested.

Can we use him, or is he as dumb as he looks?

People love him.

It's bigger than us.

Okay but no more insults about this idiot.

We can find a noble way out.

I'll make a public apology. It's normal.

And then...

I'll go to schools...

to talk about respect,

the importance of words.

It's my civic duty.

Civic duty? Spare me.

Alban...

we work for the people you call common.

We sell ad-space for all those Kazinskis.

So no insults.

Edouard forgets he wants a 15% audience share.

So he can shove his moralizing up his ass.

You sold him this load of crap.

It's not a load of crap.

What if people don't like Martin this time?

They'll like him and hate him.

These days people watch stuff they disdain.

Their taste isn't the issue.

Maybe that's the problem.

You don't know if you love or hate me either.

Confusion makes you work well.

And Kazinski?

We'll write him a check.

He's not into money.

He may be the ruin of us all.

Fine with me.

I'll open my gallery.

Why do you leave the TV on during sex?

To delay my orgasm.

Hello, Martin. Uncle Henri here.

I wanted to touch base.

I know you're upset with me.

I wanted for us to talk.

It's easy... I mean, it can be.

Leave a message?

He's not picking up.

No idea where he is?

What the fuck does this idiot want?

Messenger from hell...

He came to punish us all.

Are you Martin Kazinski?

I saw you on TV. I won't be a bother. It must get annoying.

I want to shake your hand.

I'm common too... Fuck the others.

Okay.

I don't want to bother you... But I agree with him.

We're sick of being humiliated,

getting insulted all day long.

Shame on them.

You bet.

Can I have autograph? "For Momo."

Why do you want one?

Good idea. Write: "Why?"

I want an autograph too.

Put "why" too.

It's true.

I think you're great.

We're the same.

Each of us could be you. We're all common.

Tons of common people here!

Let me tell you something. I can't even...

I can't even read a book anymore.

Aren't I common?

I'm common. You're common...

We all are. Look!

Aren't they common?

All of them! Look!

Look around! Common! Stay common.

- Can I get a picture of us? - Sure.

Come, honey.

We're the same.

I didn't ask for this.

Me neither. I didn't ask to lose my job. We're the same.

Martin, smile.

Common people, come join Martin.

It's great to be common.

I'm not like you!

It's great to be common!

We're common! We're common!

Why?

Why? Why? Why?

We're with you, Martin!

Tired and dejected, Alban Richeux

met for two hourswith TW24's head of programming.

His job is on the line

after he called Martin Kazinski common.

I deserve a second chance.

Insult or simple witticism?

The board of directors will decide.

Meanwhile, rumors of a set-up

are circulating

as to Martin Kazinski'sinexplicable fame.

It's 6:45.

We're with Alban Richeux and his producer Fleur Arnaud.

Last night's edition of "Live at 10"

was your biggest ever

and made Martin Kazinskia common household name.

But people are wary.

Publicity stunt, con job, set-up. The press is harsh.

Fleur, I'll askwhat everyone is wondering:

Did you invent Martin Kazinski?

Is it a con job?

That's the opposite of all the principles I've ever defended.

It's not our doing. We didn't make him famous.

He was famous, so we asked him to come.

To do our job and try to understand.

You maintainyou didn't invent this story.

Fleur, listen to criticism. Confront it.

It's pure insults!

Did you start the rumors?

No, but I should have.

Who's out to discredit me?

Not me, damn it.

Cut the shit!

It's in your interest. You've spun it all.

He was spun from day one!

You know Alban's snorting again?

It's your fault for looking for meaning.

- You got us involved. - Bastard.

This idiot has us by the balls.

Disgusting. Ever think of him?

It's your fault!

I work for a cable show. We called.

Sure, no problem. Come in...

- Your my third show today. - I can imagine.

We're making lunch. Should be fascinating.

What are you having?

Pasta.

Great!

So tell us how you're making them.

Grated Swiss.

Will this make for a good show?

Don't worry. We won't be long.

Stay. You'll see there's nothing to film and leave me alone.

You're not scratching. No more rash?

I have cortisone cream.

Will this make for a good show?

The shower's interesting. You should film it.

Come on, I'm just doing my job.

I'll let you do your job.

I'll be next door.

Get it?

Can I speak to Uncle Henri?

Are you family?

I hear you need help.

I've missed yo...

You seem very tired.

Normal with what's happened.

I'll see you home.

So you're in shape.

I feel good with yo...

I don't want any misunderstandings.

It still beats any relationship I've ever had.

Come on...

Can I ask you a question?

What are doing with Jean-Baptiste?

I don't know.

Maybe I don't deserve better.

And he's better than...

Seeing you helps me get through this.

Are you going back on the show for me?

To impress yo...

Better than both of us unemployed.

You'll see.

You'll come through this stronger. It'll be a fresh start.

I was never really ambitious.

I liked it that way.

Once I had a colleague who retired.

He said something that... never left me.

He's 65 and I always found him happy. Calm and at peace.

So I asked him his secret.

He said...

"I've followed one rule in my life. I set my sights very high...

"and I aimed slightly lower."

I'm the kind of guy who aims lower.

Kazinski!

How about a picture?

What good is hiding?

We'll find yo...

They'll leave.

Still talking to yourself...

Sorry. For a second I thought everyone was into me.

What would that change?

Can I have a Kleenex?

Cathy! He wants a Kleenex.

I caught a cold.

A Kleenex...

We need a Kleenex.

We need a Kleenex on set right away.

- We need a Kleenex. - A what?

No one has a Kleenex?

Where's his Kleenex?

- What's wrong? - Something about a Kleenex.

What's going on?

Where's the Kleenex?

Got the Kleenex.

I found the Kleenex!

I have the Kleenex! I have them!

Here comes the Kleenex.

Enough. No need to clap for Kleenex.

Who the hell is this audience?

Cut the mike.

He does it on purpose. You'll see...

Watch out.

- Cut the mike. - Here he goes.

He's blowing!

You okay?

Make yourself comfortable.

Sorry to bother you. I have a few gifts.

I designed them all.

A quick look.

Shirts, t-shirts, a belt.

Take your time.

It would help me if you wore it on TV.

They prefer I wear this.

No problem.

A picture? For my Facebook page.

Just a sec.

Great.

Good luck. Have a good show.

Here, Fleur.

The new continuity.

- Is he okay in there? - He's fine.

A little tired, but okay.

I don't know how to say this. It may be nothing.

In the corridor I heard people talking.

They say that Martin...

In fact, he was on a dating site.

The guys from the site chose him by chance.

They invented this to get free press.

They used him.

I don't believe it.

Maybe, but I thought I'd tell yo...

Have you told anyone?

Don't. Especially not him. I want this to go well.

Okay, but it may be nothing.

Ready for make-up?

I'm coming.

See your paintings?

How many people watch?

2 million, maybe 3 if all goes well.

Is this poor guy your doing?

Who knows? You'd be impressed.

Come to make-up.

Come in.

Don't be afraid.

Hello, Martin.

Alberto.

I've followed your story.

It's not funny what's happened.

You're here to be left alone. I know.

We'll help each other.

You're on the show too?

I'm here to sell my ass and my new book.

May I?

The Lie Factory

Is that you?

I go to museums dressed as a prostitute.

I'm systematically thrown out by security.

Guards, policemen...

You really did this?

On the air in 8 minutes...

Perfect. We want an audience that's responsive.

Even if it's rehearsed.

Why? Martin Kazinski

Why?

Fleur! My wife wanted to say hi.

How are you?

How are you, Chloé?

You know,

I supported you on this set-up thing. I never believed what they said.

Right, honey?

You're not like that. You're a good gal.

Aren't you?

Tell me if I'm wrong. I hope I'm not.

I don't know.

Thanks, though.

Anyway, congrats for the story.

This guy's amazing.

Know where to sit?

I'll show them.

How is he doing?

It'll be harder afterwards.

We have to go.

Coming.

Sometimes riot cops start hitting me...

So incredibly violent.

20 riot cops for me alone. I never understood.

And all the museum-goers stare at me.

I was on the floor.

All those guys in uniforms hitting me...

It's wonderful.

When I get up I have marks all over.

My face, my body...

At times there's blood.

A nosebleed...

It's amazing.

To die for.

Darling, come in.

They wouldn't let me in.

Marion.

Give me a kiss.

I've followed your story. I love what you do.

Very cool.

She wanted to see what a TV show is like.

She doesn't realize celebrity sucks now.

- Come on! - It's true.

Look at his problems. He's very famous.

He knows only pain and sorrow.

It's terrible.

Nowadays celebrity is totally tacky.

What's classy is to be a loser. To be "out".

Marginal.

"Out", like us.

Are you okay?

Being a loser... is classy.

A doctor to make-up right away.

Alain for Cathy!

On the air in 2 minutes.

He was just lying here.

I'm very tired.

He can't. He's not up to it.

- Now I've failed at everything. - We called a doctor.

This has been ridiculous from day one.

I'm so mad at myself.

Let him go if he wants.

Stop babying him! Enough!

I'm fed up with you both!

I'm sorry. Stop it.

You're a pain too, always the victim!

This is stupid and absurd but at some point you have to act!

You have to react... Fight back!

Or get lost!

You're one to talk.

I'm happy to have you here on "Live at 10".

Andy Warhol predicted that everyone

could be world-famous for 15 minutes.

Tonight's guest wishes it lasted only 15 minutes.

Much nonsense has been said about his incredible adventure.

The media and the public are hooked.

Now he's accused of being part of big con job.

A sort of media scam.

He's chosen "Live at 10" for an exclusive explanation.

I'll offer my apologies to him

and to anyone else

I hurt during the last show.

Everyone applaud Martin Kazinski.

We have other guests as well.

The artist Philomène.

Famous Dr. Bareinbhom

who'll talk about childhood phobias.

And finally

Alberto Sorbelliwith a book of scandalous,

poetic photos.

Fascinating stuff.

You seemed drained, Martin.

These past few days have been tough.

Good, they're into it.

Go in tighter.

They like it.

Doctor, you wanted to comment on these images...

My first reaction...

is to ask Martin a simple question.

Is this the first time you've ever felt this?

- Felt what? - That life is meaningless.

That you're lost. A rat in a maze.

Everyone watching, judging.

It's no mere impression.

Answer me.

I won't talk about myself.

I want people to stop talking nonsense, all these rumors

about a set-up.

Let him talk. Don't interrupt.

This has disrupted peoples' lives.

This is no game for me. Not a joke.

I'm here for them.

Sorry, but I thinkthat's just an pretext.

Here we go.

Look at me, Martin.

Could this have happened to anyone other than you?

- I think so. - I don't.

I think it happened because it's yo...

What do you mean?

Imagine if it were another man.

Someone who is strong and confident.

He'd have laughed this all off.

He'd have stepped back.

He'd have managed to put an end to it.

Or else he'd have rebelled.

Rebelled!

Not yo...

I did what I could.

I refused money, talking about myself.

Do you know what a self-fulfilling prophecy is?

It may sound complicated, but it's not.

It's when someone brings about what he fears most,

his worst nightmare.

To exorcize this fear, to neutralize it and outgrow it.

Do you mean Martin himself provoked what happened?

Martin, like most of us, is afraid of how others perceive him,

of how they judge him.

We often grow scared of the social gaze.

We feel we have fight constantly, to prove ourselves.

We think we're never up to par.

We feel pathetic.

Incompetent... powerless.

What's the worst nightmare for a man who fears how he's perceived?

It's to become a man...

that people watch 24/7, nonstop.

I don't understand at all.

You're trying to give meaning

to something totally crazy.

I'm not the crazy one.

It's you all. It's everyone.

Of course. Others are always crazy.

Now, to rebuild yourself, Martin,

you need to learn to give meaning to this story

that still seems absurd to yo...

It is absurd.

What if the reason for the chaos is inside you?

What if you knew the answer to the "Why?" that haunts you?

What if this adventure is your life calling?

Your life is calling yo...

To stop you from fearing the gaze of others.

Stop being afraid, that's all.

Stop being afraid.

Who are you, Martin?

Who are you really?

Why you and not someone else?

Why you?

Why you?

Why were you incapable of rebelling?

Why?

Why?

Why?

Go straight to commercial!

A commercial break!

And then back to "Live at 10"!

Famous for what?

Why?

Common people, come join Martin!

For Martin, hip hip...

The Kazinski Mystery

Screaming the Truth

What if he's right?

Get angry!

The Politics of the Scream

We're all Kazinskis!

Hello, Martin.

How are you, Edouard?

Come in.

- How are you? - Fine, thanks.

I've followed your ordeals. It must be tough.

- Something to drink? - No, thank yo...

Fleur mentioned your financial trouble.

More like taxi trouble.

Excuse me?

I can't take the metro now.

So I take cabs. They're expensive.

Since I lost my job,

it's complicated.

I understand...

We have a project that may help you get by

without interfering with...

What do you call them?

Your principles.

Jean-Baptiste didn't tell me much.

We'll conceive a new type of show.

"The Adventures of the Man Who Didn't Want to be Famous."

We decided on "The Amazing Adventures..."

That's right. "Amazing".

We'll film the funny things that happen to yo...

People asking for autographs and stuff.

Sorry, but it's not that funny to me.

We'll present you as a hero

caught up in something totally crazy but true.

The hero of your own everyday life.

There's nothing heroic at all about me.

That's what's interesting.

It'll be a French show, not a spin-off of something Dutch or American.

Been there, done that.

People will love it.

Finally a Frenchman who succeeds at something!

What did I succeed at?

You didn't give in.

You said no.

"No" to celebrity, "no" to compromise.

"No" to easy money.

That's what being French means today. Saying no.

You're free to refuse.

It's even better if you refuse at first.

Our marketing strategy will to be refuse marketing strategies.

We'll refuse phoniness.

No one buys it anymore.

People can sense insincerity. When it's phony and artificial.

With you we'll change all that. Next level.

The people chose you. They elected yo...

It happened naturally.

One day in the metro.

I don't at all want to be on TV.

You can even start like this.

A shot of you saying

"I have no desire to be on TV."

Good catchphrase.

Not bad at all.

It's not a catchphrase.

I want people to stop talking about me.

Really.

That's very convincing.

It's true.

I know that it's true.

It's the real truth.

The real truth.

That's exactly what people want, the real truth.

That's your character's arc.

I'm not a character.

What is this?

I'm fed up. I want to be forgotten!

Not pushed into doing an idiotic show!

Your anger makes you even more credible.

They'll feel your sincerity, your guts.

That you're honest, that you don't cheat.

Lack of irony is a total art.

- I want it to stop. - Better. Say it again.

- I want it to stop! - Yes! Very good.

- Do you understand me? - Perfectly.

I want it to stop. I'm sick of this.

Help me! I want it to stop!

He's confused. We have a hit.

Martin won't do it, Edouard.

People love you. Why not accept it?

It's not love.

Just a misunderstanding.

It's no misunderstanding.

It's a chance to escape your shitty little life.

I told my wife about us.

I don't want to lose yo...

See? I can still surprise you...

I prefer we keep it like this.

Stolen moments.

Stolen from who?

Don't you think he's hurt us enough?

Alberto isn't just a transvestite.

She knows all the night people. Artists, businessmen.

She helped me a lot. So now I can thank yo...

Seems like a smart woman.

She's not much of a woman.

The star! How are you?

Fine and you?

- You've met... - Sure have.

You saw him at the studio.

During the show.

You know Karen?

I don't think so.

Mr. Famous knows no one. I love it.

- Alberto downstairs? - Expecting yo...

Come on...

Don't worry. It's cool.

You trust me, right?

I don't know. I didn't expect this.

Angelina!

So?

I promised he'd come.

Excellent! Good work.

It's great you came. Hey, Martin.

He came for yo...

To thank you for sending him your book.

I haven't even looked at it yet.

Feeling better?

I thought a lot about yo...

- Want a drink? - No thanks.

Take off your jacket. Have a seat.

No, I'm fine.

I'm fine like this.

Martin, Hakim's waiting.

Who's Hakim?

Relax, I'll explain.

A picture first.

With all the girls.

Come on...

You didn't tell him?

Cheese!

All we ask is that you come here on special occasions.

Have a drink, chat up the customers, show your face,

sign a few autographs.

If you want...

you can see the girls, but that's it.

Just a few nights a month.

And we'll give you some cash for taxis.

It's simple, discreet, no hitches.

We all have our secrets.

We did it with athletes, singers.

It usually works out well.

It's become common.

Enough with common.

I didn't know that I came for...

I put together a film to explain it all.

We don't give a fuck why you became famous.

No big deal. It's your problem.

We can change stuff.

In fact it's a...

Look, look... You'll see.

That's my name...

On the T-shirt.

We used our best dancers.

Sonia...

Cathy, everyone.

Maybe you find it vulgar.

That's not the word...

It's sexy.

Sexy-classy.

No, vulgar's not the word. It's...

modern.

What are you, stupid?

I find these guys to help you and you embarrass me?

They're not for me.

Time to take a chance.

Take a chance, understand?

Because you're missing out.

I'm sick of hearing you talk about money. That's all that matters.

Money, money, money!

Life is short, man.

The world is violent and vulgar.

Either live with the times and cash in

or stay poor

and watch the girl you love move in with JB.

The bastards got it right, trust me!

Move in with?

You think she'll drive off in your camping car?

Fleur is like me.

You don't know how hard she fought to make it.

You luck into everything and don't care.

And you judge us?

Who the fuck are you?

What have you done?

I'm not judging yo...

Fleur was better off without yo...

In fact, we all were.

The whole world was!

I try to help and that's how you thank me?

I'm too dumb.

He's just lost, honey. Like the rest of them.

You're nothing like them.

Your friend shouldn't make promises.

They're no angels.

What do you do with them?

It's too soon to share life stories.

I don't know.

Want to come in for a minute?

No thanks. That's nice but I should get going.

Don't hang around. People will recognize yo...

Dangerous place.

Really?

Okay... thanks.

Learn to watch out for yourself.

I'll be careful.

You know where to find me.

Being a loser is classy.

Are you Martin Kazinski?

Do you...

Excuse me.

- Why spit on me? - Hands off.

Why spit on me? Why hit me?

Leave me alone!

- You hit me. - Beat it!

Leave her alone!

She started! She spit on me and hit me!

Don't be violent!

She started! Why did you hit me?

- I hate you! You disgust me! - So you spit?

Leave me alone.

Why are you staring? Want my autograph?

Why do you want it?

You don't even know why you like me!

I don't have any talent.

I don't deserve this!

Why?

Tell me why!

You're the crazy ones!

I'm not crazy! You are!

Who wants my autograph?

Why do you want my autograph?

No reason.

I'll take you home.

Why did she attack you? Did she recognize you?

I don't know. She scared me.

She attacked you for no reason?

You can't imagine how violent.

And how mean.

You're not surprised?

Crazy people everywhere.

It's weird having you here.

Been here long?

You're moving in with Jean-Baptiste?

I know I belong to him.

Why?

Why?

First I'll give a speech, then you come.

- Thanks for coming. - A real lot.

Dominique organized this match for the kids.

The press you'll bring will be a big help.

These kids like yo...

You never compromised. They like that. They respect yo...

I need respect these days.

- No cheating with them. - They know you're one of them.

I'm glad to be of help.

Cool!

Good to have you here.

Over 500 of you, from all walks of life.

Every age, every background,

every neighborhood.

You give me hope in France. You make it beautiful!

He's in the news, but no one knows him.

Because in real life, you see how genuine he is.

And how honest.

He refused bullshit celebrity and easy money.

He remembered his roots.

Let's all give him the applause he deserves, our brother...

Martin Kazinski!

Cut it out!

What are you doing?

He's one of us. Stop!

I disagree!

Stop!

He's like us!

I disagree!

Sit down!

Yesterday they told me they respected yo...

Why am I getting attacked now?

Don't move!

They hate me now.

Why would they? What did you do?

Why did they like me?

You were honest.

I haven't changed at all.

Only you know that.

Like I tell the kids, you can't always blame others.

Maybe it's my fault. I don't know anymore...

Maybe it's my fault.

Close the door!

You can't stay here.

Go on, run!

Don't stop!

JB, you have to see this.

What is it?

Your pal's in deep shit.

Is that him?

Who really isMartin Kazinski?

What the hell?

Why slap me? Why attack me?

Leave me alone.

- What the hell? - Leave her alone!

She started!

I saw him attacking her. He grabbed her by the arm.

He hurt her. She screamed. I helped the poor woman.

He was hysterical.

What's going on?

- What is it? - New stuff on Martin.

Here's something creepy for yo...

Sex, money, sleaze... is Kazinski rotten too?

We don't know why he's famous but I know why he's scum.

Sleazeball celeb!

- A strip joint? - Looks like one.

How much you get to pal around with whores?

Some people sayyou were the middleman

between Kazinski and a certain nightlife.

What is this interview? Butt the fuck out!

It's the classic story of a nice guy who goes berserk.

Suddenly there's easy money,

pretty girls and he goes haywire.

Martin brought me there.

I tried to warn him about those people.

Mr. Kazinski came here several times.

I think he's desperate.

He wanted to make moneyand meet girls.

We're an honest business.

We refused to play along.

She's only 15.

- He was set up. - That's no photomontage.

- How so? - It's just not.

- Not him? - Sure it is.

Look.

You disappointed us. How much did you get?

How much, you bastard?

How much did you getsince the beginning?

You dicked us around. Liar, imposter!

We hate you. We'll show yo...

Kazinski, I see you

This bell's for yo...

Thanks. That's nice.

I have something for yo...

Look.

Just X's.

X is the unknown in mathematics.

I'm not doing well.

They're going to hurt yo...

I won't let them.

Remember?

Long time ago.

Lunchtime!

So, we've decided,

my client and I,

to sue any websites whose content or images

invade Mr. Kazinski's privacy.

No one will be spared.

No one.

It's not a gang

of hateful idiots

comfortably hiding behind computers

who can judge a man.

So I wonder...

What's up?

Whether it's time...

to consider a passing a law

to protect citizens

who don't want to be famous.

A law... Great idea.

In this day and age, can we still decide not to be famous?

It's a question.

Excuse me.

I want to add I don't represent the company "Lolita".

You represent the bullshit of our times...

Any more questions?

Why not tell me? Who are you to give press conferences?

They'll never forgive you for shutting down a website.

They'll destroy you!

Who are "they"? Where? Can we talk to them?

What's with the nightclub, the girl, the tranny, the thugs?

Whose fault is all this? Where were you? With who?

Stop with my private life!

My private life is over! Whose fault is it? Yours!

We see too much of him!

Learn to laugh it all off.

I love this music.

It's my antidepressant.

Does it hurt?

Have you suffered a lot?

You woke up and they thought you were famous.

I woke up and they thought I was a woman.

I hope I'll be loved someday.

Don't worry about that.

Want a little soup?

All this plus the ground floor.

We can knock that down.

Bring the stairs up here.

And put your office upstairs.

A famous artist owned it.

Tons of room for my paintings!

Let's talk about "Uncle Henri". The network wants to do it live.

You want to produce it?

I see you

I got it last week. They know my address.

Crazy people everywhere.

It's over between us.

I was doing my job.

That's what you think.

In fact, you need me.

Be careful.

A knife would do the trick.

You let people down.

How does someone become like you?

What did they do to you?

You bore me, Martin.

You never knew me.

You liked me, now you dump me, like changing channels.

Two different worlds?

Yeah, I worked hard for that.

A warm round of applause

for tonight's guest, Patrick Barraut!

Before we begin,

allow me one quick question

about Martin Kazinski.

I'm here to talk about my play, not that loser.

It's getting pathetic!

That poor loser is all we talk about.

Let him rot alone in his corner.

Forget about him. Change the subject!

A HUMAN BEING LIVES HERE

Why?

Why?

Why?

Lunchtime!

Why?

Hello, TV!

Why?

What channel is this?

Lunchtime!

What channel? Am I being filmed? No flashbulbs?

No flashbulbs?

Lunchtime!

Can you leave us alone?

Have a seat.

Feeling better?

I tried calling before I came but...

I've thought about your idea

for a show on me and my life.

I'll do it.

But I want it to be useful and moving.

It won't be prime time.

You speak to Fleur?

I left messages. She won't answer.

I don't know where she is.

Me neither.

No one does.

I thought...

Your new apartment...

It's all your fault.

If you don't help me, I'll tell the media.

I'll tell them what a bastard you are.

How you made money off me.

Ruined my life.

No one will listen to you, baby.

No one cares. They've moved on. You're nothing.

You reek of failure.

I'm more interesting now.

Oh yeah? What a shame.

What was the point of it all?

It was entertaining.

At first. Then maybe it got long.

We made mistakes.

These days people have no patience...

Everyone makes mistakes.

Make a lot of money?

It's just money, you know.

I lost everything.

What did you have?

How will you get home?

For the taxi.

We can help you write your memoire.

Tell me.

The Idol

Who needs a drink?

Enough potato chips?

- A book. - Me too.

I'll get it!

Why is no one dancing? It's a party!

How's the idol?

They didn't even let me read it.

At least they sent it to yo...

Alberto!

No more furniture?

They came and took it all.

Who cares? I'm free.

- No big deal. - What's that?

Alberto made it for me.

Not bad, huh?

Can I have an autograph?

Sure, but I didn't write a word of it.

Did you hear I'm doing a cultural show?

You can help sell Martin's book.

Why not? Who wrote it for him?

- Who'll read it for you? - Very funny.

I'll get it. Alberto, more potato chips.

It's Uncle Henri.

Christmas party?

They just sent me my book.

Even got a book deal.

That's all over.

I'm trying to forget.

I don't deserve better.

Your hair's not red.

I've changed.

A lot.

Who is it?

It's a mistake.

I better get back.

Come on, I'll read to you from Martin's book.

"Today, I'm not upset anymore.

"No rancor, no anger, no sadness!"

No surprise, coming from them!

"I hope my story will help those who have battles to wage,

"who feel lonely and misunderstood.

"There's always hope.

"My story united people who never should have met.

"Each of them helped me.

"I wanted to thank them

"for having loved me a little,

"because being loved means you're useful."

We'll be right back after a commercial break.

I've followed your story. I love what you do.

Your anger makes you even more credible.

So everyone watching us is common.

Do you know what a self-fulfilling prophecy is?

I'm trying to understand. I'm a lawyer.

X is the unknown in mathematics.

We'll help each other.

Human truth, emotion, life-changes.

All the network's values.

I say he's a messenger.

Unaware of what he has to tell us.

A messenger.

Famous for what?

Why?