Original subtitles

The Unvanquished

The characters in this film and their story are purely fictional, any resemblance with real events would be a coincidence.

Kabylia 1959

We must get him out, Lieutenant.

No.

Fraser would do it, in my place.

Give me a break. He'll be just another dead.

Thomas! Cover for him! Shoot!

Algiers 1961

Do you think that everything's finished tonight in Algiers?

Is Algiers definitely now in the hands of the French Loyalists?

It's hard to say right now, because

one would have to drive all over town,

observe everything that's going on,

in all quarters of Algiers, Belcourt, Bab El Oued and elsewhere,

to know exactly where we stand at the moment.

French Algeria

"Algeria is French!" "Algeria is French!"

You'd better buy him a drum.

They'll see reason, I've always said so.

They'll end up seeing our side, and they'll help us.

- Has nobody called? - No, were you expecting anybody?

I guess so, today or tomorrow, or the day after.

- What are the news, Thomas? - Excellent.

The news are excellent, everything's fine, couldn't be better.

Bravo, thanks to the army, that's essential.

That's it, thanks to the army.

Can't you ask your old daddy to be a little less deaf?

What did you say, Thomas?

He says everything's fine, and that you should get some rest. I'll switch on your radio.

You mustn't make fun of him, Thomas.

- I'm not making fun. - You don't understand.

- But I do. - No, you don't know.

You shouldn't go out, Thomas, you might get caught.

Not yet, they don't have enough staff.

- Have you eaten? - No.

- You want me to fix you something? - Later.

Ever since I demobilized myself, I'm getting fat.

You don't give a damn about all this, don't you, Thomas?

I don't give a damn about what?

About everything that might happen to us, to our pots and pans.

Not at all ...

I thought the Legion loved France.

I loved her for 6 years, and I'm just a foreigner.

For 65.000 F a month.

But then, France and I, we got a divorce.

No!

Yes. Are you angry?

No!

- Yes. - No!

What's bugging you?

Are you crazy?

It's just nerves.

Nerves, right. Leave me alone.

All right.

No, Thomas, it isn't like that. It just isn't the right time.

It's always the right time.

It doesn't mean anything to you, I know that.

But it means something to me too. Sometimes I even feel like telling you about it.

Pardon.

Thomas...

the man you were waiting for, he came here.

What! What was that?

The man you were waiting for, he came here.

- Why did you lie to me right now? - I don't know.

- What do you mean, you don't know? - Guess.

Because you didn't want me to meet him?

He said you should be here tonight, at 11 p.m., and wait for him.

Perfect.

How're you, Thomas?

Fine, Lieutenant.

Is this place safe? What about him?

He's deaf. No risk at all.

How does it feel to be a deserter?

It's a bit boring, but you get used to it.

And you, Lieutenant? No worries?

Listen, Thomas,

when I asked you to desert with me,

you didn't hesitate, you followed me.

Yes.

You remember?

Deserting, for us, that was the continuation of our action.

To continue to fight, to keep this country for France.

Honestly, Lieutenant, I think it's all fucked up now. It's finished.

Frankly speaking.

- I don't care about politics. - Neither do I.

I mean, ever since the putsch failed, I've been lying low.

I'm no longer a soldier, I'm not a civilian either.

And I want to go home.

That's all I have to say to you.

Your turn.

I've a job for you.

- With you? - With me, under my command.

I'm listening, Lieutenant.

It's about a lawyer.

She came here from Lyon to defend two terrorists, in prison in Maison-Carr�e.

What do you want to do with her?

Kidnap her and lock her up for eight days.

- Why? - Because I'm ordered to.

I see.

- And you'll handle the affair? - I'm in charge.

All right. How much?

You want to go home?

Got somebody waiting for you?

Perhaps. One never knows.

My mother, my daughter whom I haven't seen for six years.

My house, my work, but that's another story.

I need 200.000 to get on the boat.

And another 100.000 as soon as I've landed.

- You'll get on the boat for 150. - No, I've spoken to Vasquez.

Algiers-Luxembourg, single trip, for a wet legionnaire-deserter ...

Nobody will know about it.

And I'm telling you, this costs 300.000 in all the travel agencies.

250.000.

- How many are on the job? - Three.

Who's the third? A civilian? A soldier?

A civilian pied-noir. [see wiki]

One of those fanatics, right? You got him for free.

And since you yourself aren't doing this for profit,

it'll cost you 300. All inclusive.

You're a bastard, Thomas.

Lieutenant, I'm serious, disciplined,

brave, a crack shot,

I love my country and my mother, and I need some rest.

And all this costs exactly 300.000 F these days.

- Pierre! - The keys.

The briefcase!

What are you going to do to me?

Come here.

What are you going to do?

It's no use questioning, ma�tre.* [lawyer, form of address]

Oh no.

I'm begging you, not this!

I'm begging you, not this! Let me go.

Get in.

You're afraid that we'll push your head under water?

You're too suspicious. Calm down.

No, thanks.

"I'm a bit worried about you."

"I want to tell you, before meeting you again, that for me, our quarrel is over."

"You know best what you have to do. And I only want to live near you. Your husband Pierre"

Ok, this is the room.

Books, cigarettes,

and all the food you need in the kitchen.

The fridge is filled.

At night, you'll draw the curtains.

They mustn't see any light from outside.

You might be staying here for a week, like I told you.

I'll drop by from time to time.

And only I will give food and drink to her.

- You only look after the other prisoner and serve him his meals. - All right.

Here's the money I owe you.

You'll get the other half after you've finished your job.

Well, I think that's all for the moment.

Why did he lock her up in the bathroom?

Drop it, he has his own plan.

Who's the other prisoner?

Since you're a regular of this place.

In this heat, my feet swell like melons.

- You want it runny, your omelette? - I don't care.

Go ahead, serve us, soldier.

- I'll wash the dishes. - Ok.

And I'll cook.

Pepper is the world champion.

Doesn't it burn your stomach?

Are you crazy? Neither your brain, nor your stomach.

I put pepper on everything, omelettes, oranges, women.

My mother used to put some into my feeding bottle, so ...

Once, my buddies wanted to fool me.

They put pepper into the anisette, when we had our drinks.

I acted dumb.

I took a sip, slowly, then another sip.

And when they asked me what's wrong, I said:

"There's not enough pepper."

I'll give the other guy some food, before he starts barking.

Here we go.

Sir, dinner is served.

- He doesn't look vicious. - No, he doesn't bite.

As to the other one, she's a crazy bitch.

I'd lock her up in the bathroom with 5 or 6 of her clients,

and I'm sure, within half an hour, they'd make her sing the Marseillaise in Egyptian.

Give me a drink.

Give me a drink.

Give me a drink.

I know that you're there.

It's no use, leave me alone.

I'm thirsty.

I'm thirsty. The intimate lives of the bees

Give me a drink.

Drop it.

What?

What's going on?

She's thirsty.

Tell her to suck on the mosquitos.

I advise you to keep quiet.

What do you think you're doing? Come on, switch off the light.

Each morning I shave and clean my ears.

If I can't do it, I don't feel good.

And when it's hot, your feet swell like ...

- Like melons, right. - Like melons, right.

The intimate lives of the bees

I want to talk to you.

- I've nothing to say to you. - Listen to me.

Stop scratching, it's no use.

Listen to me. Stay.

Give me a cigarette and a light.

I thank you.

I would have gone crazy, if it weren't for you. Thanks.

Are you there?

Yes.

If you stop scratching the door, I'll give you another drink.

Listen, they want me to die of thirst. They're crazy.

But you're not. They want me to die, you see? Like an animal.

I've done nothing wrong. They'll assassinate me, and you'll be an accomplice.

It's your fault. You're defending assassins.

I'm representing two Algerians.

They're witnesses for the defense I was going to produce at trial,

which would incriminate two very important Europeans.

That's why I was kidnapped.

I don't understand about your lawyer's problems.

Why do they want to take your picture?

You know why?

They'll send the photo to my husband, so that he can see the state I'm in.

They'll demand the names of the witnesses, in exchange for my release, for my life.

- Did they tell you? - Yes.

There's nothing to do but wait, and I'll give you to drink.

No, it's impossible, they'll never learn their names. Otherwise they'd eliminate them.

Help me to escape. Tonight.

I'll give you money. Don't abandon me. I'm horribly afraid.

- Help me, do something, I'll pay. - No.

Don't count on me.

Give me a drink.

You talk too much.

- You want milk? Water? - Water.

Wait.

Don't move or I'll shoot.

Last warning, my boy.

I don't like what you're doing.

I don't like it at all.

So you're spitting in our soup?

Son of a bitch.

Is this what you're paid for? To betray us?

You know what's coming to somebody like you,

you son of a bitch?

We've come a long way, now.

Open the door.

Open the door.

Shut up.

Shut up or I'll fire a round into your door!

Help me. Open up. Help me.

You'll do as I say now.

You've pulled me into shit, so keep quiet now.

And shut up! Shut up!

- Do you want to get out of here? - I do.

You're from Algiers?

Do you know a doctor?

I do.

Could he have a look at this?

Yes, I know somebody.

Can I trust you? What proof do I have?

None.

Get dressed and wait.

Is it you?

Listen, I need money, fast.

How much will you give me if I let you go free?

I don't know. Whatever you demand.

200.000, ok?

Yes, I'll pay.

200.000, I promise.

Very well.

So you'll keep quiet, leave me alone and shut up.

- Whatever happens. - Yes I will.

You're not asleep?

No, I've been waiting for you.

- You were getting ready to go out? - No, that's forbidden.

Yes, it's forbidden. You're paid to stay here, understood?

I'm telling you that I've been waiting for you, Lieutenant.

- Has she been quiet? - Yes.

Lieutenant...

Raise your hands.

What's gotten into you, Thomas!

Amerio is dead, and you've three seconds to raise your hands.

You've killed Amerio?

You'll take her place.

And you, get out.

Stand next to him.

Stretch out your hand and take his gun.

Faster.

Go to the kitchen and fetch a bottle of water.

You'd better finish me off right now, Thomas.

I assure you you'd better.

I've nothing against you, Lieutenant.

I regret, but

I'll have to lock you up for a day or two.

Listen, Thomas,

you've had a quarrel with Amerio and you've killed him, but that isn't a reason to make this worse for yourself.

I don't care about Amerio, you hear, I don't care.

But what you're about to do is very serious.

Lower your gun, and no hard feelings.

You'll get your money to go home.

I give you my word of honour, as an officer.

Put it in the bathroom.

Get in.

Think well, Thomas.

Please, Lieutenant.

Please.

You're a traitor, Thomas.

Close the door.

Lock it.

VVV Salan [Long live General Raoul Salan]

Join the patrol.

Tell them anything.

Ask them to take you back to your hotel and leave the country as fast as possible. You've no business here.

Don't mention me. Invent something.

And bring the envelope to the Bar du M�diterran�e tomorrow morning.

Yes, I'll do it.

Write "Thomas" on the envelope, that's my name.

- I know. - Run along.

- The path is clear. - Let's wait a bit.

I'm not hungry. It's too hot.

Wait a minute.

Thanks for having brought her here.

What did the doctor say? Is he here?

No, he's at the Mustafa Hospital.

And what did he say?

You must see a surgeon as soon as possible.

- Meaning? - Within three days.

He did what he could.

Meanwhile take antibiotics. Here's the prescription. Don't lose it.

"Ma�tre Dominique Servet, defending counsel of Lyon,"

"kidnapped 48 hours ago, has been released by those who retained her."

"She refused further statements and has returned to the capital with her husband."

Thanks.

Don't forget to leave before 3 o'clock.

He keeps his consultation hours.

- The cat got your tongue? - No.

Here I am, I've had a traffic accident.

It's all my fault, right?

I drove on the left, and since I didn't have my driver's license with me, I got lost.

This is just some glass splinters.

I've brought you what you've asked me to.

Very well. Thanks.

I was lucky, somebody had just brought it to the M�diterran�e.

Have you seen the Vasquez brothers?

I've seen the elder. He's in charge. He agrees.

But the boat leaves tonight and he wants 100.000 F this evening.

All right.

- Are you leaving, Thomas? - Tonight.

- You're going to do me two favours, ok? - Yes.

You'll go at once to the Vasquez brothers and you'll tell them that I'll be aboard tonight.

And here are the keys. Tomorrow you'll go to this address.

You have a pencil?

This is all I have.

- Sit down. - I'm fine.

You'll go to this address,

you'll take the elevator to the top floor.

With these two keys, you'll open the apartment's door. Ok?

Yes.

With this third key, you'll open the bathroom at the end of the hall.

You'll find inside the guy who came to your place.

I don't think he'll be in a good mood.

What did you do? Lock him up?

Don't ask so many questions.

But he's bound to question me, isn't he?

You'll say "Thomas gave me the keys and told me to liberate a friend who's locked up in this apartment."

You just act dumb, it's no big deal.

Then he'll ask about me.

You'll tell him that I'm fine. That's all.

Ok?

- You're not afraid? - No, I'll go tomorrow.

Go whenever you like, there's no hurry.

Thank you for everything, Maria, you're a sweet girl.

Yes, I'm a sweet girl.

So, you'll leave tonight?

- Alas. - What about your injury?

I'll take it with me.

Is it bad?

I'll ask myself that once I've arrived.

You'll get caught, Thomas, you've no papers.

That's right, I've no papers.

Will I never see you again, Thomas?

Listen ...

Take this.

Buy yourself something nice.

Get up, everybody.

The Coast Guard.

I've warned you, I'll never let them take me alive.

Don't worry, kid, this is just routine.

Everybody down into the hole.

One ticket Marseille-Luxembourg, first class.

Lyon-Perrache, 5 min stop-over.

Lyon-Perrache, 5 min stop-over.

All passengers please use the undercrossing.

Hallo?

Hallo?

Hallo?

Who's calling?

All passengers for Chalon,

Dijon, Nancy,

Metz, Luxembourg,

please board the train.

The train will depart now.

Will you get in?

Will you get in or won't you?

Thomas

What can I do for you, monsieur?

Could you give this to ma�tre Servet and ask her if she'll see me?

One moment please.

Go in.

You must be astonished to see me.

I'm not.

Not at all.

Why should I be astonished?

Let's say your visit is unexpected.

I was on my way home and ...

passing through Lyon, I got off my train and decided to visit you.

I hope I'm not bothering you.

Not at all.

- Didn't you have any trouble? - Pardon?

Didn't you have any trouble?

No.

But I've been on the road for three days now.

- May I sit down? - Of course.

Sit down.

Is he a bodyguard, the guy downstairs?

No, he's a police inspector.

He's not very good at his job.

What if one of my friends had taken my name and this envelope ...

I could see perfectly well that it was you.

Excuse me.

No thank you, I don't smoke much.

Only under circumstances which are ...

exceptional ...

I just saw a man leave this house, the same man who was in your car, in Algiers.

He's my husband.

Ah, you're married.

You've forgotten?

Say ...

- you know, I'm thirsty. - What will you have?

- Cognac, if you have some. - Of course.

- With water. - Ok.

Come here.

Come here, don't be afraid.

- What's his name? - Jack.

Jack.

A pretty name.

You're beautiful, you know?

Yes?

Tell him to call me again in 15 min.

Have you read all this?

- No. - Ah, I see.

It's for show.

Well, I've kept my promise.

I've told nobody the circumstances of my liberation.

Except my husband who would otherwise have wondered.

He knows everything, your husband.

He isn't the stuff heroes are made of.

What about you? Would you be a hero with a gun at your neck?

I don't know.

But if my wife were at my side, maybe I could be.

That is, if I had a wife.

Then you'd be dead today.

The man who put the gun to my husband's neck would certainly have pulled the trigger.

No, he wouldn't have pulled the trigger.

He would have knocked him down with the hilt.

He'd have fainted, had a concussion,

and you would have been a hero's wife.

It's enough for me to be my husband's wife.

Forgive me.

Why have you come?

Because I'm on my way home.

Because I was passing through Lyon.

Isn't that reason enough?

Can I wash my face somewhere?

Go ahead.

What's the matter with you?

What's the matter with you?

Shall I call for a doctor?

Ask the inspector to have a drink in the kitchen.

- I'd like to go out for an hour, alone. - I'll see to it.

Feeling better now?

I feel fine.

Really fine.

Careful, you have a fever.

You're only on your feet because of the drugs the doctor gave you.

- I'll enter the hospital under a false name? - Yes.

You won't have to worry about anything.

Everything's arranged for tonight. I'll fetch you at 8 o'clock.

And they'll operate at once?

Yes.

Careful, don't take any risks.

There'd be a big fuss, if we got arrested.

I'm an inconvenience, you know.

No papers.

A foreigner, deserter, kidnapper, murderer ...

I know.

I never had an accident.

I had.

It's up there.

Tomorrow, I could be home.

But you might faint in the train, and then you'd be gone for good.

The doctor is a friend of yours?

Yes, Michel's a friend.

Does he know who I am, your friend Michel?

He gave me a strange look, as if he didn't like me.

Have you or haven't you told him?

Why do you keep asking questions instead of trusting me?

Because I've learned two things: To mistrust certain persons, and obey the others.

"Are you a bastard? You're my friend." That's it.

Not always.

What will you tell your husband?

Whatever I like.

Hotel Restaurant de la Grotte

Is nobody here?

One moment, I'm coming.

I almost bought a bird when I arrived.

I would have given it to you as a present.

What kind?

A canary.

I wonder how surprised you'd be if I'd arrived with a canary in a cage?

I would have thanked you.

If they'd caught me, I'd have been the killer of birds.

Is Mme Vienot in?

She's gone downtown for her shopping, but she'll be back.

Do you have many guests at the moment?

Only for the weekend. During the week, almost nobody.

Do you have a room for this gentleman?

So I'll tell Mme Vienot...

Don't tell her anything. I'll see her when she comes in. This is for you.

Do you often bring patients here?

As a young girl I used to have lunch here with my parents.

I don't know if the owner will recognize me.

She used to be very nice.

Now you'll get some rest.

Try to sleep, and keep quiet.

Ah, no hot water.

This is normal in a Grand Hotel.

Here you are.

You'll lie down now and rest, the doctor said so.

Since the doctor said so ...

- Would you give me my cigarettes? - Where?

In my jacket.

The left pocket.

Why do you run around with this?

- You're a good shot? - Yes.

A very good shot.

Sit down.

Otherwise I'll think you're just on a visit and leave soon.

I've noticed one thing.

I've been wounded twice.

When my buddies went to see me in the hospital,

when they didn't sit down, it meant that I was really ill,

and that the medic had told them to stay only a short while.

When they sat down on the chairs, it meant that I was just plain sick.

But when they sat down on the bed,

then I relaxed.

A patient is shrewd, you know.

Are you relaxed now?

Lieutenant, let's go.

I assure you, this is the right moment.

Let's wait, I want to do him a favour.

Are you wearing a robe with wide sleeves?

Of course.

Have you ever defended clients who disgust you?

No.

We're a bit like doctors.

One tries to save, not to judge.

What would you say, if you were defending me?

We'd chat.

I'd ask you to talk about yourself.

I do the talking, and you arrange things later, is that it?

I'd try to understand.

To explain.

That's it.

One might tell you, for instance, that one enlisted because one had hit one's mother.

Why did one hit her? Because one was drunk?

Because she told you that your wife cheated on you.

One didn't believe her, one got angry,

and then the wife left.

And one was left alone

with a tiny thing that screamed, that pissed all over you,

that walked on all fours, and that was your daughter.

What's her name?

Rose-Marie.

She's seven now.

I haven't seen her for ...

six years.

Could you explain all that?

And you enlisted straight away?

I waited a bit.

But I kept hitting my dog.

A bad sign.

If you acquit him, Your Honour, he'll be a good boy.

Will he work?

Sure. I'll sell honey.

What do you mean, sell honey?

I mean, sell honey.

My mother keeps beehives.

If she still wants me,

I'll work on them with her.

I can already see you, with gloves, an apron

and a thing around your head.

It's a beautiful profession.

Let's not exaggerate. It's hard, you know.

It's very pretty in a jar, but the field-work is hard.

If you ever come to Luxembourg, I'll show you the harvesting of honey.

Will you come?

Maybe.

Keep it till tonight, it'll protect you.

Pleased to meet you again, Thomas.

What about you? Happy to see me?

Bravo, Lieutenant.

Good job.

Did you follow her, or myself?

Her.

You see, ma�tre, we can be very obstinate.

Well, Thomas, no questions?

None.

When our friend here notified me of your presence,

I said to myself "He doesn't have a chance, Thomas."

"He's not only a sell-out, but he's also an idiot."

You'd either have to kill me, or believe me.

I would have kept my word.

I didn't give a damn about Amerio, and you knew it.

But you preferred to betray.

What are your plans, Lieutenant?

Are you in a hurry?

No, but you're getting on my nerves.

I'm sorry, Thomas, really sorry.

Did you abandon us because of her?

By the way, we've recaptured F�licien. The guy who took you to the doctor.

You girlfriend got a few slaps in the face, but she didn't talk. Congratulations.

You've beaten up Maria?

Oh well ... a little disciplining.

Are you going to finish me off in here?

Get dressed.

No!

Calm yourself, ma�tre.

Or I'll give him a kick in the stomach.

Get ready, Thomas.

- Can I tie my bandage? - Yes.

A bad injury?

You remember Cpt. Roland? Same injury.

Except that the bullet ought to have taken another course.

That's it.

You were risking the worst, after all.

Anyway, your worries are over.

I think it's the end of a beautiful love story.

Aren't you ashamed, Thomas?

Thomas!

Take my shoes and get out.

- Drive slower. - Ok.

Get back to your husband.

And with him you'll find the best way to fix all this.

You've political connections, whatever ...

For you, the police will hush up the affair.

Inform your husband of all you can tell him. And drop me off at the train station.

In half an hour the station will be closed off.

Not that fast.

In half an hour the station will be closed off. And you're not steady on your feet.

Not at all, I'm fine.

I'll pull through, I'm sure of it now.

No, I'll drive you to Chalon. It's the first train stop.

They won't check all the stations.

And I'll leave you there.

But first we must find a pharmacy.

Wait, stop the car.

Right, this is it, first turn to the left.

And after Maison Neuve, keep going.

- Are you still carrying your gun? - Yes.

Throw it into the river.

Are you crazy?

You mustn't have it on you.

- Anyway, I don't have any ID papers. Let's go. - Throw it away.

Are you afraid I might become a killer?

Please, Thomas. Listen to me. Do as I say.

I'm asking you to.

So long, little brother.

Time to part company.

What are you thinking?

Nothing, I'm driving.

Of course you're thinking.

I've seen horrible things in my profession.

Prisons.

Assassins.

People who had been beaten up and tortured.

I received threats.

I've seen a man's beheading.

That's disgusting.

They ought to shoot them, it's cleaner.

I held out, I wanted it all to change.

And now somebody has killed two men in order to save my life.

Normally, I ought to have killed the Lieutenant.

But that would make me an assassin, you see?

Yes, it's horrible.

The world has gone crazy.

I know now.

And on top of it,

I ...

I love you.

Give me your hand.

What did you say?

I love you.

I love you.

At least, I think I do.

If this is it, it's ...

it resembles what I'm feeling right now.

It's a sure thing.

I love you, I love you.

I love you.

- The police! - Sure?

Step on it, we've got to get through.

Pretend you're asleep. I'll handle it.

Excuse me, madam, road check. Is your boot locked?

- No, you can open it. - Very well.

Who's he?

My husband. He's a lawyer and has a trial tomorrow in Nancy.

Wake him up, and show me your papers.

Of course.

He's not feeling well. I'd rather let him sleep.

Your papers, madam.

Switch off the lights and drive off.

Quick. Or I'm lost.

Switch on the lights.

All right.

Turn at the next crossing.

Everything's all right now.

Drive on a bit, then we'll have to stop.

You did well, you know.

You can back the car now.

We can't use this car anymore, it's a sieve.

What shall we do?

There's only one solution.

We'll try to dump off this one somewhere and steal another.

Let's go.

No, Thomas.

I can't go on anymore.

I can't go on, I'm tired.

I can't go on, I don't know anymore ...

I don't know anymore, I can't go on anymore.

Me neither, Dominique, I can't go on anymore.

But I don't want to croak!

I'm rotting away right now.

I know it.

I've had enough of killing and rotting away.

Enough!

I want to rest.

I want to sleep.

In my bed.

Do you imagine I'll surrender while you're explaining to them the extenuating circumstances?

Move over.

- What, Thomas? - Move over, I'll drive.

No, I don't want to.

Give me the keys.

Come here.

Don't be afraid.

What's the matter? Give them to me.

Thomas!

Thomas!

Thomas. Oh, Thomas...

What's the matter? Get up.

Get up.

Come on, Thomas.

- Did you reach him? - He'll come.

What did he say? What did you tell him?

I told him to come, and that I'd explain to him later.

- He didn't ask any questions? - I asked him not to.

He didn't ask you why you didn't call your husband?

Is he your lover?

Wait for me, I'll talk to him.

Thomas?

Was that your friend?

Please, Thomas, move over.

Madame is proud to have a husband, isn't she?

Madame is fortunate to have a dog who retrieves.

A perfect husband who understands everything.

Please, Thomas!

I don't know if he'll understand.

But I know that he came here.

And that there's nobody but him.

Nobody but him, you see!

What if I don't care about his services?

Come on, don't stay here.

The roads are still blocked, but it'll be lifted during the day.

There's only one solution.

To wait somewhere. And later ...

No, you shall drive me.

You.

For you and for us, the risk is too great.

You refuse?

Yes.

Give me the keys, Pierre. You'll stay here.

- I must go through with it. - No.

I need an impeccable chauffeur.

Give me the keys, Pierre.

You're a lawyer?

Yes.

Why have you come here?

Were you afraid for her?

You don't like my questions?

I don't like people who interrogate me with a gun in their hands.

- What's it worth, a 404? - A million.

Too expensive.

Are you satisfied?

For how long have you been married?

Three years?

Four years?

And no children yet?

So you don't love life.

I love life.

I love children,

money, gambling,

dancing,

roses,

my mother.

I love dogs,

women who smoke,

who don't smoke.

Living one's life.

That all there is to it.

Here's a present for you, Pierre.

I can no longer carry it.

I'm tired.

Thanks.

Don't worry, I've crossed this border a thousand times.

Thomas?

We'll accompany you.

Where can we find you?

Who do you think you are? A saint?

No.

So why are you doing this?

Because I love my wife.

Behind the border, take the first road to the right, there's a wash tub.

I'll be there in ten minutes.

Nothing to declare?

Nothing.

French customs control

Luxembourg - France

Thank you.

I wish you a happy return journey.

Farewell, Pierre.

What do you want?

Let me come with you, I'll return tomorrow.

No, leave me now.

I've got to keep this appointment, you see?

I've got to keep this appointment, and I want to go alone.

Take it.

For protection.

Thomas!

thomas vlassenroot 1933-1961