Original subtitles

Cinedis Presents

Martine Carol in

A color film by Christian Jaque

Scenario Albert Valentin

Adaptation Albert Valentin, Henri Jeanson and Christian Jaque

Dialogs Henri Jeanson

with Daniel lvernel

and Gianna-Maria Canale

with Jean Paredes

and Denis D'lnes from the Comedie Franoaise

with Marguerite Pierry

with Gabrielle Dorziat

and Massimo Serato

with Noel Roquevert

and Andre Luguet

Photography Director Christian Matras

Sets by Robert Gys Assisted by Chalvet-Duquesne-Gut

Costumes by Marcel Esooffier Assisted by Monique Plotin Made by Irene Karinska

Chief Editor Jacques Desagneaux Assisted by Claude Durand

Special Effects Nicolas Wilcke

Cameraman: Alain Douarinou General Manager: Maurice Hartwig Script girl: Simone Bourarias

Makeup: Maguy Vernadet

Camera operator: Ernest Bourreaud Hairdresser: J. Lalaurette Production secretary: J.Fauvel

Light operator: R. Touillaud Accessories: M. Protat, P. Barbet, H. Berger

Music by Georges Van Parys

Chief Sound Operator: J. de Bretagne Studio: FranStudio Sound system: Western Electric

Eastmancolor GTC Laboratories (Joinville)

Production directed by Georges Danciger

Assistant Producers Alexander Mnouohkine Francis Cosne

A Franco-Italian Production Ariane Films/ Filmsonor/ Franoinex/Rizzoli-Films

Ladies and gentlemen citizens, here is the "Tennis Court Oath".

It happened four years ago. We're all still alive.

Long live the nation!

Here again the event of that year. The storming of the Bastille prison.

The head of despotism removed, we could throw away the trunk.I

Here is the recently picked, very juicy head of Governor de Launay.

A spike for each head. A head for each spike. This is our motto.

And here is the execution of Sire Capet.

Cross number 16. Number one in front of you.

When a King loses his head, it's rare that he lands on his feet.

Here the brave and admirable Damien who stabs royalty to dismiss images of errors.

Here the execution of the Queen. Body on one side, the head on the other.

She doesn't know Where she left her things.

Perfect example of the dying monarchy's mess.

Here Camille de...

The "Sans Culottes" declare...

Long live the sound Long live the sound

Let's dance La Carnargno/e. Long live the sound of the cannons.

Antoinette had decided Antoinette had decided

to drop us on our asses to drop us on our asses

But the plan was foiled And she fell on her face

Let's dance La Carnargno/e.

It's easy to understand. All men are free and equal in front of the law.

Therefore you are free to do what you have set to do with complete freedom.

As freedom and equality are the two twin sisters of brotherhood.

This Sans Culottes only feeds on human flesh.

I have a contract with Samson who delivers 180 kg of aristocrats' meat every morning .

Come over here! Better not do that again.

If you don't behave, I'll tell your father.

Pick up your toy. Right now. Right now.

Very well. Since that's the way you are, I'll give it to your little sister.

Don't do that again. Watch out.

If you don't behave, I'll have you guillotined.

And you know, it won't take long.

Come. It's always the same thing.

I want to wait for the man to fall. - No, he never falls.

What are the others waiting for'? - Brutus, be quiet!

Come, I'll get you a galette.

Ask for "l_'ami du Peuple" !

Well, citizen, having fun'?

He's old enough, isn't he'?

Yes, yes. When I was young, we were not so spoiled. We didn't have such nice toys.

Give it back to me! - Sorry.

If I'd been Louis XVI, I would have proclaimed the Republic.

And I would still be on the throne. - Be quiet.

Come and do your patriotic duty and listen to the story of the royal Whore.

She was part of the rotten, small poxed King's regime that starved the people.

The Countess du Barry.

Death to her. - Watch out. People will notice you.

Do this when you're alone.

I screamed just like that. If you can't have any more fun.

Death to her.

To whet you appetite, here is this brazen Whore

upon her arrival in the fashion house in Paris

Where she immediately sold herself to the highest bidder.

Miss.

Goodbye, Countess. - Goodbye, Miss.

Miss, I would like gloves.

We have very pretty ones. Madame de Gramont just bought 12 pairs.

They can't be worn out.

If they can't be worn out, one pair will suffice.

You don't have anything else'? - But of course, we do. Follow me. - Gladly.

Allow me to help you, miss. - Gladly.

Thank you, miss.

Miss what? - Jeanne.

And then? - The other name is for stangers.

Jeanne Rancon. Like a "ransom".

If you want to get Jeanne, you have to pay the ransom.

Do you ever go to the Palais Royal?

How about you, sir'?

I sometimes lose my Way there when I have a date with a pretty girl.

Tonight, for example I'll be there around six.

You don't lose any time.

Time flies between your fingers like this lace.

Having seen you, one is eager to see you again.

Will I see you again at the Palais Royal?

Maybe. I don't know how to say "No". How about you'?

No. - Good evening, sir.

Well. This young lady has a pretty shape.

Yes, we wear the same size. - Thank you, miss.

Madame.

Miss. - Madame.

Could you deliver this little package to my house tonight?

At nine o'clock. Sharp.

Come as you are.

You'll be all the more charming for it.

We'll have dinner with a few friends with vvhom you'll spend a nice time

and who will be grateful.

Do you know who I am'? - Yes, Madame Gourdan.

Do you know Where my townhouse is located?

Yes, Madame Gourdan. On Princess of Artois street.

You learn your lessons well. See you tonight, my dear.

See you tonight, Madame Gourdan.

Jeanne, Jeanne. What did she say'?

Nothing interesting.

What are we doing tonight'? Why don't we go to the St. Germain Fair'?

That's a good idea. There's a new attraction.

Carnations, carnations. Who wants my carnations'?

Would you like a carnation, sir'? - Gladly.

But I have to pluck it myself. How old are you, beautiful'?

Twenty, sir. - Already? I'm coming too late.

Oh well. Stop the carriage.

If you are nice, vve do something nice for you.

Come inside. I want to look at the Carnations.

Where are you taking me, my lord'?

Where you've often been without you mother. - I know your reputation, my lord.

Oh yes.

Well, too bad your chest doesn't measure up to my reputation.

Thinking it over. Not today.

Go.

Galettes. Come and buy Galettes.

Galettes.

Give me four. I'm paying for them.

Here they are, miss.

Just what I Wanted. - Me too.

Yumm. Thank you.

Yumm. Isn't it good'?

How much do I owe you'? A thousand liards, my little lady.

Look at Cursus, his new show! Come with me.

Wait for me! Wait for me!

Come and look at Cursus

Wait for me! Wait for me!

Miss. Miss.

Excuse me!

What I have to say is urgent and can't wait.

Come over here.

What's Wrong? You're scaring me.

Get in. What We're going to do can't be seen by foreign eyes.

But, sir! - It's in your interest.

If you get in, you accept to go for a Walk and then dinner with me.

Get in. Your fortune is made. Get in. Do it for me.

Why should I. I don't even know you.

I'm Count Jean du Barry, Count of L'lle Jourdan,

Lord of Belgadre, Betts, Laserme, and other places.

All these people Won't fit in the carriage.

No, I wouldn't even get in this carriage if you were the Pope! Good day, sir. All the best.

Miss!

Here is Damien, the Woman murderer of our beloved king,

receiving the deserved punishment of her abominable crime.

There, the famous Voltaire. The favorite of all European sovereigns.

Here, our beloved King after his murder.

Over there, Marquise de Pompadour who we will miss.

Patron of arts and letters.

Here, the Kingdom's treasure. Versailles.

The castle with 22,000 rooms

Where 30,000 of the most noble subjects of His Majesty,

enjoy life under the same roof as the best of kings.

And at last, the royal bedroom.

Where every night our noble monarch,

after toiling all day for the benefit of the nation,

can rest under the protection of our Lord in all simplicity.

You look quite happy with yourself, Lebel.

I'm not as happy about your latest discovery.

This little girl is well made and has a willing temperament,

but she was with the Abbot of Cleary Whose face I abhor.

I don't want to have anything in common with this scoundrel

Monsieur de Richelieu assured me of this child's innocence.

Innocence. I never utter words devoid of meaning, dear friend.

Monsieur de Richelieu calls any woman who has not responded to his ardor, innooent

You should know that I've never left any Woman unsatisfied.

There is some accomodation as far as the seventh heaven is concerned.

I encourage you, my dear Choiseul, to ask the person who shared your bed last night,

to give you some comparisons, which, I believe, will be in my favor.

That is interesting!

Give it to lucky Monsieur de Choiseul.

Though he has not done anything lately that would warrant such a high honor.

Thank you, Your Majesty, for granting me your lit candle.

Well, with whom is Monsieur de Choiseul going to spend the night'?

With a person like the treaties we signed with Frederick ll.

Never respected, always violated.

And your new mistress Madame de...

Don't insistThe first quality of a diplomat and a gentleman, is discretion.

I flatter myself to have both.

In those conditions, I'll never sign a peace treaty with you.

Really. You don't uphold your own signature.

I uphold nothing. Not even my faith in God.

Don't use blasphemy! God hears you!

No, Sire. If God exists, he has no ear but for you.

Well, then. I prefer to be quiet.

Gentlemen, I'm going to be 60. The Queen is dead.

Madame de Mailly is dead. Madame de Chateauroux is dead.

Madame de Vaintimilles is dead. Madame de Pompadour is dead.

My son is dead. My daughter-in-law is dead.

All dead.

And I am dying of boredom.

I am not bored from missing them.

I'm bored with myself.

You die a little with those you have known. Even if you did not love them.

Give it to Monsieur de Richelieu. He is used to it.

By the way, Monsieur the Mareohal, how old are you'?

1,574 mistresses and a half, Sire.

And a half'? What do you mean'?

I met a stunning creature this afternoon in a boutique.

She left me with hope. She said "maybe".

I'm not in a hurry. She is very young.

I have all her life ahead of me.

You'll never change.

But yes, Sire. I will change mistresses.

How about you, Monsieur de Choiseul'?

How old are you'?

Sire, I'm running three cabinets. I have no time to get older.

Three cabinets and a very demanding sister as far as your support is concerned.

Make no mistake, Sire. Madame de Gramont is a person...

who knows what she wants.

She only wants Your Majesty's happiness and glory.

Ambitious. I don't like Women to mind my business.

Time will take care of my glory.

When I die. - We Won't be around, Sire.

Yes, you will. Death does not obey the rules of etiquette.

Boring day!

Game, ball, concert. Life repeats itself.

Sixty years old.

Growing old is not entertainment, Marechal.

You used to have imagination.

You knew how to entertain me, serve my glory and my whims.

Take this. You're only an old butterfly.

Where are the roses of yore'?

As for you, Lebel Let's examine Monsieur Lebel's face.

I ask you, does he have the face of the Minister of Pleasures?

Instead, he's pulling a long face.

Remember that I'm going to be 60.

You're in charge of making me forget about it.

You need to give me the opportunity

to celebrate the birthday of a young monarch.

You can leave, sirs.

What are you...'? Ah, Madame de Gramont.

Monsieur your brother was just affirming your interest in my happiness and my glory.

He was telling the truth. I put all my ambition...

No, no, no.. You are too intelligent.

I'm weary of intelligent women, of governing women.

Madame de Pompadour closed the list. It's over.

Sire, I will be the kind Woman you Want.

The kind of Woman I would desire, would not do it on purpose.

Let me sleep.

Now that the poor Queen is dead, I want to be faithful to her.

Farewell, Madame.

Farewell, Madame.

Make sure not to put on airs of triumph if you run into someone in the hall.

Aren't you coming to pay your respects to Madame Gourdan'?

Pay respect to the Gourdan'? What are you thinking about?

No, no. You know someone is expecting me.

Monsieur de Choiseul is tired.

Yes. Tired of listening to you.

Good evening, sirs. - Go on, driver.

A different generation.

At his age I was so tireless that I was in bed all day.

I'm done with the army?

One Louis for six hours! That's taking advantage.

Say. Here's my Englishman.

Three hours of explanation for three minutes of action.

It was also at my house that the little Garrou was noticed by the Count d' Epinois.

I'm not asking for so much. - Always ask for more to get more.

You are smart. You don't like to work.

Indeed. I'm not crazy.

Pretty as you are, you're not going to Work in a boutique forever.

Take advantage of the Wealth nature has bestowed on you.

Have you ever had lovers?

Of course. I had several of them.

You are not just saying that to please me'?

I never lie. - Who for exemple'?

Monsieur de la Vaunenarrierre, Colonel de Marcieux,

Monsieur Duval, a navy merchant.

Lamet, a pretty nice hairdresser.

Monsieur Nicolas Delley de Lagarde and Francois Dellay de Lagarde.

Two brothers? - No, father and son.

Well, the King had the four sisters Denelle.

Pardon me. I interrupted you. Go on.

Well, that's all. For now.

And what substantial profit did you make with these gentlemen?

None. I loved them with honor.

With honor!

I arrived just in time!

Starting today, no honor. Honor is for the luxury of the poor.

I never want to hear that word again.

We'll talk about this later. After you fortune is made.

What's your name'? - Jeanne Rancon

Here we'll call you Lange. It's more suggestive.

Mom. - What do you Want, my child?

My Englishman is in the drawing room. I don't understand what he wants.

Yes. There is never anything to understand.

Here. Take this. And that.

He loves sheperhesses with accessories. Go.

Did you hear'?

Milord Vintig came here to forget about his mistress' infidelities.

The lady ambassador of Holland. The real whores are not here.

Here you will meet and dine with the town and the court's greatest and most pleasant.

You will see princes, generals, ministers, men of the robe, church luminaries.

They only work to come and find comfort here.

Do you trust me? Ma'am

Don't call me Mafam anymore. All the girls here call me "mom".

Call me �mom�.

Mom. - What's the matter, now'?

The gentlemen are getting impatient. - What gentlemen?

The three gentlemen you invited to dinner.

Good Lord. I totally forgot about them.

Do you know Monsieur de Richelieu? - No, mom.

Yes, you do. But you don't know it.

Come close to me.

What do you think of this dress?

It's marvelous! Is it a dress from the court'?

Yes, Get undressed.

But, mom! - Yes get undressed. Trust me.

Get undressed so that I know who I'm dealing with.

Tell those gentlemen to be patient and serve them some champagne.

What can we give the King for his 60th birthday?

Something he would appreciate.

Make him 40 years old.

Don't you have any idea?

You've discouraged me from giving you ideas.

Me'? - Eight years ago.

I found a new charming girl. - Dorothy.

You remember. The daughter of a water carrier.

Gorgeous. - I cleaned her up, educated her.

The King liked her.

I would have given her up for a post in Cologne, but you intervened.

The transaction didn't occur.

She was sick - Sick!

Yes. - Have you ever seen me ill'?

She was the epitome of purity. All her lovers will tell you.

Find me a new Dorothy and I'll give you the Blue Ribbon.

Too late, Lebel. I have no ambition left.

Madame will arrive shortly. She asks for your patience.

Patience! Patience! What is your boss doing'?

I'm going to shake things up.

Do you think I will please? - You'll please. I said so.

Walk. - Like that?

Yes. Continue.

You hold yourself like a queen! Well, at least a little queen.

Good morning, untouchable. Good morning, inaccessible.

Good morning, untamed virtue.

You're making a mistake, sir. My presence here is a coincidence.

I was just delivering a pair of gloves. - In a court dress?

In order not to be recognized. It's an original initiative!

Get a hold of yourself, child

Forgive her. She's not used to the house Ways. She lost her head a bit.

Is that all she has left to lose'? - She just got here.

It's too funny.

A few hours ago, riding in my carriage to the St. Germain fair,

No, it would be too long.

It doesn't matter. You've traveled some Way since then.

You didn't lose any time. You took a shortcut.

It took a shortcut to catch up with lost time. Happy novv'?

You're getting civilized. - No. I'm learning to live.

You have to admit she is gorgeous and worthy of my reputation.

She's worth much more.

Did anyone see that child here'?

I told you she just got here. She's the latest arrival.

I had reserved her for your supper. - But there are three of us!

You are all such friends. - No Women between us. It ruins friendships.

Come to my house tonight. - But...

Be quiet. You can't interrupt me until I'm finished

I want you to be my mistress first, my wife next.

If your talents fulfill my expectations, a great fate will be yours.

At my house, there is a brilliant group, full of great minds and great status

who can be your models and your masters.

You can learn from them the art of living in society.

What's your name? - Mademoiselle Lange.

That's awful! We'll call you De Vaubergnais in the meantime.

Understood? - Yes

What's your name'? - Jeanne de Vaubergnais.

Delighted to know you. - Me too.

I have something to say, don't you think?

Do you have any objection to the fate of your protege?

No, I agree. - Can I trust him'?

Just as you can trust me. Monsieur du Barry is just like me.

Go tell my friends I can't have supper with them. Claim an indisposition.

Let us out discreetly.

A moment. How about my dress'? Give me back my dress.

That's right.

You can get undressed in front of me.

There's a beginning to everything. - That's true.

Count! - Later, my friend.

Just a word. - Do you want money'?

It's not the time. I told you a hundred times.

If we are not paid in 5 minutes, no more music.

As you wish. Money, always money.

For what's left of your music. When you're done playing, take it back home!

May I leave for an hour'? - With whom?

The Duke of Laudain. - Naturally. When he's done gambling.

You've cheated enough. You'll be notioed. Either lose or leave the game.

Madame. Madame, bid good night to Monsieur Mollay.

You're mistaken. Monsieur Mollay was just...

Reciting a LaFontaine fable.

No, Madame. I would rather ignore what Monsieur Mollay was doing.

We were just doing... - You're disappointing me.

I thought of you as a gentleman and incapable to take advantage ..

Of the naivety and candor of a young inexperienced woman.

Pardon me. I am indignantly mistaken.

But you have to admit that the young Women who usually come here..

Enough, sir. I forgive you.

Be kind enough, never to set "hands" again in this house.

I liked him.

Under my portrait. With an actor.

What are you doing'? - No complaint or I'll knock you out.

An actor! And penniless!

Get over here!

I didn't do anything Wrong. I hardly know him.

Move. Quick.

Mademoiselle, you almost lost your...

Have you lost your mind'?

You said nothing when the Duke of Richelieu.

The Duke of Richelieu is a gentleman I owe favors to and to whom you can show some gratitude.

How can you compare him to this buffoon.

Monsieur Mollay is a nice man. He has a lot of success with great ladies.

Wait until you are one and respect the privileges of nobility.

That's how you thank your benefactor.

A stupid and ignorant girl.

I give her a name. I promise her mine.

I talk to Lebel about her. A man who has the King's ear.

And the day I expect his visit, Where do I find her'?

Entertaining a traveling clown under my portrait.

A little patience. The King comes first.

The King! I don't even know what he looks like. - Watch out. Here comes Lebel.

That's Lebel'? Not pretty the King's ear. - What do you care'?

My dear Lebel. My fiancee, Mademoiselle de Vaubergnais.

Congratulations. For once you didn't lie to me.

Mademoiselle de Vaubergnais is more gorgeous than what you told me.

Isn't she. Don't stay here. Go back to your room.

This place is not suitable for children.

She is charming.

Delightful!

Where did you discover her'? - I already told you.

In Touraine, at her parents's manor house.

Perfect, perfect. I've been talking to the King about her for days now.

In such a Way that he's now at the height of impatience and curiosity.

We have to act quickly and play close to the vest.

Don't misunderstand, Lebel.

My fiancee and I have to be treated according to our rank.

If she ends up in his bed and gets pregnant, it'll take a payoff of 12,000 lires to go away.

Understand me, La Pompadour's dead, long live La du Barry.

Yes. Either the King will like her and there will be no discussion.

Or the King Won't like her and there Won't be any discussion either.

This is what I propose.

The King would like to look at Mlle de Vaubergnais before he makes a decision.

That's the least we can do.

To avoid mistakes and hurt feelings,

we will have supper in my apartments at Versailles.

The King will be able to observe her through a peephole in the wall in my drawing room.

It's an elegant solution, isn't it'?

Maybe, but to go to Versailles, we need a carriage and to have a carriage...

I know your difficulties. Here. When are you getting married?

As soon as the King makes a decision. - See you tomorrow.

Play, imbeciles. Here's your money.

Great news! We're having supper tomorrow night at Versailles.

And if the King likes you... - If the King likes me, you'll be a cuckold.

The King. I don't believe it.

Why don't you drink'? - To keep my head on my shoulders.

I only have one.

Are you wary of us'? - Put yourself in my shoes.

Aren't you in Versailles? Under our sovereign's roof.

Precisely. I'm Wondering what I'm doing here.

What you are plotting.

I've being staring at this peephole for two hours.

There's nobody, nothing, the void.

A bit of patience.

The King Won't be long.

You can't make me believe the King would play this kind of game. Why would he care about me?

When all the most beautiful Women of France are at his beck and call.

He only has to say, "I want". - The court says, "We want".

Who's reigning here'? He or you'?

Louis XIV did reign. Louis XV reigns little.

We chose his mistresses who in turn, chose his ministers.

Peephole and mistresses. That's his politics

Do you take me for a fool'?

One minute you want to marry me, next you want to throw me in the King's arms.

Make a decision. I can't belong to both.

Simultaneously, no, but successively, yes.

If, as we hope, you are lucky enough to please the King,

You will have to marry du Barry to make the relationship with the King legal.

Who, by the way, believes you're already married.

You're making fun of me'?

The Bourbon's tradition says that the King's favorite

must have a husband from the highest nobility.

The Bourbons don't go against those principles.

What kind of customs are these?

And if the husband refuses?

Between a sizeable pension and the threat of prison,

no honest man would hesitate.

Yes, either the husband gets a pension and the King sleeps with his wife,

or the husband goes to prison, and the Wife sleeps with the King.

How simple. What if I don't like the King'?

What? - Yes, what?

Do you like money'? - Like anybody else. No more, no less.

Then, you'll like the King, no more, no less.

Here he is. Isn't worth his weight in gold'?

Yes. I want to see him facing me.

They may pick his mistresses, but I want to pick my King. That's my whim.

Stop joking. I don't believe this King stuff.

So what are we doing here'? - I'd like to know.

What's behind all this'? Time is flying. It's past midnight.

Answer honestly or I'm not staying another minute.

Sit down and get off your high horse.

I'll send you back to your mother.

Quiet, quiet - What, What. Quiet.

The King. - The King? Where'?

I'm done laughing. You're not funny.

I know Where to find husbands like you.

You scared me. - Pull yourself together, Madame.

Pardon me, sir, I must seem. - Very pretty.

Were you looking for someone? - Yes, the exit.

In this maze, the devil couldn't find his children.

You've never been to Versailles? - Never.

I had supper with friends and I'm going back to Paris.

Nobody's going with you'? - No, not for the time being.

Your friends are not very gallant.

They're gentlemen. Where's the exit'?

I will gladly show you if you give me a guarantee.

A guarantee? - A guarantee of your choosing.

I will give it back at the door. - Men! They all want the same thing.

Sorry. That's all I have.

More. Since I'll give it back to you.

You don't do anything for nothing.

You must also be a gentleman. - Thank you.

Now. Follow me.

It's fortunate that I met you. - Yes, since I'm from this country.

You'd never have found your way.

Do you live here'? - Very much so.

You must be at the service of the King. - I practically never leave him.

I'm told he was handsome in his youth. - Very handsome.

How old is he'? - The age of sleeping alone.

I wouldn't like that age.

Well. If we weren't in Versailles, we could believe we are there.

This is so big!

This is so beautiful!

It's marvelous. I can see myself everywhere.

Gold. So much gold! What a palace! A true castle.

Watch out. I should have warned you.

Here etiquette and safety demand that we don't walk, but slide.

A falling Woman is always nice to look at, isn't she'?

What's the matter, child? - I'm sorry. Where were my eyes'?

Your Majesty, let me...

How did you recognize me? - Your face on the coin.

What? - It's awful. If I had known.

Now the charm is broken. You would not dare kiss me again.

Yes, I would. Right away. Since I got a start.

That remains to be seen. - It's been seen.

You kiss very well.

Still, I'm intimidated. - It doesn't appear so, Countess.

You recognized me also'?

I thought you believed I was. - Who, Countess?

Well, I don't know. Another.

You are such a marvelous birthday present. - Birthday present?

Alas. I'm going to be 60. - So what?

Then I'll be 61, unless death interrupts the course of my miserable life.

Death! Either you must be bored or you don't have any worry.

Let me tell you. You are watching yourself getting old.

When I'm 40, I will pretend to be 10 years younger every 5 years.

You've got to live. It's nice to be alive.

How do you live without getting old'? Might as well not live at all.

You know you reason better than my philosophers.

How come I did not run into you before'?

You were residing on your land? In the country, I'm told.

What lost time!

I intend for you to be the prettiest Countess at the Court.

Sire, don't call me Countess.

After you, Jeanne.

Is it the exit'? - It's rather an entrance.

An entrance?

It's not exactly an exit.

It is rather... - A bedroom.

That's it. I was looking for the right word.

The word! When you're inside.

This is Where your majesty sleeps? - Yes...And.

What are you thinking of'?

I think that I gave you a guarantee to find my way out.

Didn't I promise to give it back to you'?

I trust your Majesty.

Really Jeanne, you are such an agreeable and nice person.

You kissed me without any ceremony.

And you did not bore me with claims to virtue like many fake prudes

Whose debauchery is a secret to no one.

Sire, I have to confess something.

I'm listening.

I'm not virtuous.

You again, Madame de Gramont.

Many people are getting lost in Versailles tonight.

You got the wrong bedroom.

No, Sire. I came to say good evening.

And good night. Your wish will come true.

This lady will see to it.

Good evening, Duchess.

It's sweet to think that your sixties will have many tomorrows.

I'm no longer 60. I'm 40.

And my forties will have a lot of days before yesterday.

That's not a woman. That's a killjoy.

That's exactly what I think too. Where were we'?

Yes, you were telling me that you were not virtuous.

Alas.

Sire, I swear. I've never been a king's mistress. You'll be the first.

Oh, Sire.

If His Majesty is not here in five minutes, we"ll start without him.

I doubt His Majesty is in any state to participate in our work.

Did he have a bad night? An agitated night?

Bad, no. But agitated, yes.

Would you be unhappy at the idea of the King having an excellent night?

These are evil thoughts, sir.

On the contrary. I'm delighted. And you'll soon know why.

What's the matter?

Please, excuse me, sirs.

It's no mystery. Mme de Gramont, my sister, wants to talk to me.

Are you satisfied?

I saw the good news on the face of that sooundrel Richelieu.

What good news'? What good news'?

Last night, I experienced the most cruel humiliation in my life.

Not only did he refuse me, but he also threw me out of his room

in the presence of a little Wench who he appeared to be in love with.

How is it possible to do this to me'?

Who is this'?

A Countess du Barry. No doubt an adventurer.

The police are on the case. If this woman is a scheming Wench.

She will end up at the gallows, in prison.

The King will only have mistresses of our choosing.

We will choose a Woman Whose ambition stays on the bed

and who will not meddle with our business.

Did you see your husband?

Poor thing. He's devastated.

We had planned so many projects.

In my opinion, Richelieu is no stranger to this wretched plot.

This vile intermediary is aspiring to replace me.

We will see who will Watch out. The King.

Don't let him see us together. He will think we are conniving.

You can wish me a happy birthday. I just turned 40 last night.

Isn't that right, Madame?

Your Majesty is always understating the truth.

Are congratulations in order'? - For what, good God.

Don't be modest in your triumph.

It's marvelous. The King has regained his youth

Where no one had thought of looking.

You don't know how true this is.

So you know, the King did not spend the night with me.

My chances are as compromised as yours.

The King has a new mistress. No one knows who she is.

What. It's not one of us!

If it's true. It's a scandal.

We Won't allow the King to prostitute himself.

Versailles has to be defended.

Believe me, I'm sorry.

Go on. Seize it all. Spare me the talking.

Next time. I'll choose my creditors better.

Careful, careful.

There you are! Where have you been?

Any guess? The King likes me and I like the King.

Everything went extremely well.

The King is darling. Are you happy?

Dumb ass. Who do you think the King slept with last night?

With me. I was there.

With who. With Vaubecoult, Voulanges, Vaubernier.

With me. Jeanne. Jeanne du Barry.

Are you Countess du Barry'?

I am what the King wants.

At a certain time, Countess or no Countess you lose your memory.

If I'd known he was the King, I would not have dared touch him.

I told you a hundred times that the etiquette requires official mistresses to be married.

Married.

No etiquette was needed last night.

By bypassing the rules and ignoring my experience

you ruined your chances and caused our perdition.

You should know that the position I envisioned for you

is coveted by every lady at the court.

You can count on their vigilance.

When the King finds out that you're neither a du Barry, nor a de Vaubergnais,

I'll be sent to jail despite my innocence.

While you'll be able to choose between hanging or deportation to Louisiana.

Why? I didn't do anything Wrong?

The King can say so. He started everything.

A throne. I was offering her a throne.

All she had to do was sit on it.

But no, the girl I picked up in the gutter, in the mud,

prefers to lie down before she sits.

It's a sickness to jump head first at the first sight of a bed.

What kind of education did you get'?

What was this sneaking out last night?

I Waited until 3 in the morning for your return and suffered Monsieur Richelieus mockery.

I don't intend to be thrown to the bottom of a dungeon.

I'm going back to Levignac, on my land.

As I do have land!

In my family.

As I do have a family!

I was not born in a barn.

Take back your freedom. That's my advice.

Go back to the Gourdan's.

That's Why you're moving out.

I'm not moving out. I'm being seized.

I got credit. I got creditors.

Madame, madame. I need to talk to you.

The King only talks of you, dreams of you, swears by you.

He's no longer a king, but a man.

I told you so. A real darling.

He gave me the great mission to bring you back to Versailles and to give you this.

How beautiful!

This was originally meant for Mme de Pompadour,

but she died before it was finished.

He offered it to the Queen, but she too passed away.

What delicacy. It's a double memento.

Let me kiss you.

Don't count on me for dying. I'm too happy.

The King would be the most sorry for it.

Where did you put my necklace?

I can't allow you to keep this necklace, nor go to Versailles.

That would be a move that would lead us all straight to prison.

Because Mademoiselle de Vaubergnais is not Countess du Barry'?

I thought of everything.

The St. Laurent vicar is expecting you to celebrate your marriage.

I will be your witness along with our friend, Richelieu.

Ali's well that ends well then.

I can't marry you. - What?

You're retreating from the plan? That's outrageous.

I am married.

I should have known.

You look married all right!

I am married to a lady Ursule Catherine Dalmas de Verdongraises.

I haven't seen her in ten years.

Her doctor recently assured me she would not finish the year.

How could I have known things would happen so fast?

I've worked so hard at this!

What will I say to the King'? How will he react'? He will dismiss me.

Let's try to buy some time.

I couldn't find you. You disappeared. Give me back that jewelry box.

No. I've got an idea! Why didn't I think of it earlier.

Levignac! My family. We are saved.

Please explain. I beg you, explain.

The family. The family.

Guillaume. My brother Guillaume.

Good morning everybody, Jean, Mother, Guillaume.

We're leaving in ten minutes. Change the horses.

Good morning, Mother.

Jean, my son.

Good morning, children.

You weren't expecting me, right'?

It took you ten years to come back from Paris'?

Little sister, always so charming.

Vicci. - I thought you were dead.

I can't be dead if you did not die of grief.

Guillaume!

All is forgiven to the prodigal son. That's what father would have said.

Peace to his ashes. Let's talk. - That's right. Come in.

Quick, quick.

Come, sit down. - No, no. No time.

What? No time. - The fortune I bring Waits for no one.

I am sent here on the King's order. Sit.

You know what status I have at the court.

I became the minister of sorts of the King's particular sentiments.

Sit.

I have to pull him out of the cruel embarassment he finds himself in.

The King has fallen in love with a pure young lady

whom he wants to make his official mistress.

His wish can happen only if she is married to a man

Whose nobility credentials are above repproach.

Therefore he thought of me.

Unfortunately, I am married in the eyes of God who sees everything.

Twenty, thirty, one hundred gentlemen volunteered for that honor.

The noblest of them all was going to be approved when

I said, "Guillaume, my brother Guillaume" I thought about you, beloved brother.

His Majesty did not say "No"?

If His Majesty were not our king, I could almost say he was flattered.

Sit.

This young lady. What family does she come from'?

Mother. She is a Vaubergnais. An eminent family.

We don't have any time to lose.

The Duchess of Gramont, the sister of the despicable Choiseul, is aspiring to this position.

This creature in the King's bed would increase ChoiseuPs influence.

This is not tolerable.

Since gout retricts your movements, please sign this power of attorney.

You, get up. We're leaving.

We're leaving? - Yes, We're leaving.

You too, my sisters. I'm taking you along.

Really. You're taking us'?

You'll be ladies-in-waiting at the court.

Thank you.

Dresses embroided with silver and gold are waiting for you in Paris.

Farewell, Mother. God bless you and the King protect you.

I hardly saw you. You're a whirlwind.

A wind that sweeps bad clouds. After me, the sun.

Come on. Let's go.

Goodbye, Mom. - Goodbye, my son.

Goodbye, Mom - Goodbye.

Say, you didn't ask my opinion.

I bring you fortune, favors, revenue, regiments and graces,

and you dare argue.

At least, tell me what my Wife is like.

Mind your own business. Get in.

You too, get in.

Goodbye, Mom. - Goodbye, Son.

Goodbye, Mom. - Goodbye. Goodbye.

What's the matter? - Too long. Too long.

Faster. Faster. - Quick, quick.

Go on. - Go on.

Noble and powerful lord, Guillaume Count du Barry.

Present

Knight of the Military Order of St Louis, Colonel of French Infantry

do you consent to take as your Wife the Countess Jeanne Gomard de Vaubergnais'?

Yes.

Noble demoiselle Gomard de Vaubergnais

do you consent to take as your husband Count du Barry

Knight of the Military Order of St Louis, Colonel of French Infantry.

Yes.

Let's not waste time. The pleasantries are over.

It was a beautiful and noble ceremony.

Yes, yes. Very beautiful. Very noble.

Did you pay the vicar? - Yes. I paid him before the ceremony.

Is it over'?

Jeanne. Let me introduce you to your father, Monsieur de Vaubergnais.

Happy to meet you. Chance works in mysterious Ways.

Your mother, Madame de Vaubergnais. - Congratulations, madame.

Let's go. Let's go.

You know each other? - Monsieur Lebel introduced us.

Perfect, perfect. Let's go.

Jeanne. You're not kissing your mom'?

Mom. - Stop all this kissing. We're going.

Leave us alone. You too. Martin.

My brother, Where are you taking us for lunch?

What? No lunch. You're going back to Levignac

Where our poor mother Waits for you.

All the same, I'm not officially my wife's husband.

No way. You would have the nerve to use your marriage to make me a cuckold.

No, goodbye, my brother. In a few days 8,000 to 9,000 pounds will be sent to you. The rest will follow.

All the same. I thought I was entitled to one night like everybody else.

The King comes first. Goodbye, my brother.

Madame, I hope to be happier next time.

No. - Just once. See how it goes.

All right, but quickly.

Enough. Let's go.

Could you drop me of{. My coach is being repaired. If you like, you could visit my place.

Excellent idea. You didn't come for nothing.

Come, come.

Let's go - Goodbye, mom.

Come on. Stop that.

Let's go.

Can we leave'? - Yes. I don't owe you anything'?

No, Monsieur Lebel paid us.

Perfect. Goodbye my friends.

Robert, Robert. - Goodbye, sir.

What? No bread? - No, there's no bread.

What's happening'?

Come here. This is nothing. People asking for bread when there's none.

They're right. They should break everything.

Bread, bread bread, bread!

What brutes those archers. They're going to kill them.

Monsieur Lebel, we have to prevent this.

It's not a bakery any more, it's a butchery.

Scoundrels. What kind of police are these?

You are not going to go against the Royal Police.

I'll tell him what I think. - Have you gone mad'?

Take her.

Let's go. - What brutes to call themselves police.

Good morning Countess. I thought I was late, but I'm early.

What's going on'? - The King is hunting.

He found a wild bird in his bed.

I shouldn't have told you anything.

And if I had known...

Who would have guessed that you lived such a dissolute life'?

With the face of an angel and this body. The body of a virgin.

Don't talk about it. It lead me to a lot of mischief.

In any case, my behavior should have been an indication.

You meet me in the halls of your castle. You drag me in your bedroom.

You make three attempts. We sleep in each other's arms.

And today, you wonder about how easy I was.

You're all the same.

Your behavior was not surprising.

All honest Women would have done the same.

Every day mothers offer their daughters,

husbands their Wives and ministers their sisters.

How can I tell one from the others.

I thought my know-how would have given you a hint.

I thought you had a natural and instant passion. A calling.

There's no miracle. Those things get perfected when used everyday.

The body forgets so quickly.

Why didn't you talk to me earlier?

I couldn't tell you my life right of the start.

I get punished for being frank.

I know what I'm losing. Kings are not a dime a dozen.

And to find another.

I too am a rare bird, in an odd way.

Oh, rare.

Didn't you confess in the throes of pleasure

never having had such an agreeable companion?

Didn't you say it. Yes or no'?

A bastard.

A bastard, a bastard. You've never made bastards?

Whose daughter'? What daughter'? Daughter of nothing.

Excuse me, daughter of Jean-Jacques Gomard, a Picpus friar. I could have done Worse.

A prostitute.

Louis. I told you I had many lovers, but you are going to far.

And to crown it all. The Gourdan and that rascaPs gambling-den.

No. To crown it all is the King. and again, I could have done Worse.

Lebel did not do his job. He should have warned me.

He didn't have time. I became your mistress right away.

Candle. - It was a done deal.

He could not catch up

The Pompadour was not born out of Louis XIV's thigh.

She didn't come out of the Gourdan's.

Gourdan, Gourdan. In Versailles, you have everything you need.

If you were not as pretty.

I would not be here and the Gourdan would be back home.

What happened, happened.

We can say all we want. It's like trying to revive this chicken.

Well. I forgive you. Something is reassuring.

As long as you stay behind closed doors, no one will suspect your presence here.

You want me to stay hidden'?

You are keeping me in secrecy?

Yes, until I make a decision.

If Paris knew, I would be a laughing stock all over Europe.

Paris doesn't knovv, therefore it is important that this affair remains a secret.

There's noboby here.

Are you sure this is the meeting place? - Positive.

We always meet here before we go hunting.

I hope our friends will not make us wait.

This morning everybody will be early as the King is far from ready.

How do you know'?

What? You don't know the news.

The King spends all his nights with a lowly creature.

You must be joking'?

The Countess du Barry has moved in with all her in-laws under the cloak of mystery.

She now lives under our same roof.

The King has lost his mind'?

Don't get alarmed. There's no danger in merely living here.

If you want my opinion, deep down, the King is ashamed of his weakness.

Yes, he is.

I bet he will never dare present

to the court this sad and dishonorable conquest.

At the court'? - What a disgrace.

It's senseless. - That would end the monarchy.

I heard that she... - There. Everybody knows everything.

You, you, you. - What? Me, me. I have no ambition.

When you found me, I was not looking for you.

I have no taste for intrigues or complications.

There. I prefer to take leave. I leave the field to those chosen people.

That's fine. Go. Leave. Farewell. Good riddance.

Farewell and good reign.

He trots on a toilet chair. - Louis XV or the "vice" king.

Enough and be quiet. The hunt is postponed to tomorrow.

Monsieur Choiseul, call for a Council meeting in an hour.

Distressing incident. At Versailles all betray, even the chimneys.

Madame, we were not expecting you. Did you have a good night'?

What do you care'?

Everything that involves the good of the kingdom interests me.

Did you know that Mme Rose Benin

has been waiting an hour to show you her dresses?

Let her go. It's over. I broke up with him.

With whom? - The Pope. Who else'?

I broke up with the King. I gave him back his freedom.

You don't break up with a king. - You're Wrong.

I'm not staying here a minute longer. Prepare my trunks. I'm going to Paris Meet me there later.

Jeanne, you're a Countess. - No. The King knows everything.

Know whats? - Who I am, Where I come from. What I'm not.

Slander. Choiseul. - Don't look that high. I told everything.

What everything'?

Me, you, father, mother, the Gourdan, the gambling-den, the fake genealogy

the list of my lovers including the ones you procured to pay off your debts.

Everything. I am pure. I could not hide the truth from him.

The truth. To the King. He didn't believe you, naturally?

We'll talk about it in Paris.

So that was Jeanne de Vaubergnais'? That was that pure young girl'?

Gentlemen, the hunt is postponed.

Look, the King's pooch. She's not in the pack.

Looking for the dog park'? - No. Didn't you just come from it'?

Take me to Paris.

I'm sorry, Madame, this coach is reserved for the royal family.

I'm the Countess du Barry.

Madame, what impudence. You have no right to be here.

You've never been presented to the court, as far as I know.

Presented?

Yes, madame, you must be presented to the King

to take your place among us.

Only persons of quality are presented to the King.

Go back from Where you came.

You lent yourself to this miserable charade, you were the instigator.

Hypocrite. - Liar.

Crook. - Braggart. Good for nothing

Forger. Bandit

My family name is du Barry. - You dishonored it.

Take me to a convent to hide my shame.

On Countess of Artois street. That is the Gourdan's residence.

Superior woman.

Mortification of all kinds

Don't count on my help when they throw you in the Bastille.

I would rather braid the rope to hang you.

Charming family.

As for your female, I'll shave her from head to bottom.

Countess du Barry isn't here'?

The Countess has gone back to Paris, Sire.

And you let her go'?

You have two hours to bring her back.

If she's not here in two hours, you'll sleep at the Bastille.

And you ladies, at the Salpetriere.

Sire, it is a great honor to be among your guests wherever you Wish.

Sire, your orders are carried out.

Leave us alone.

Well, stubborn head. Are you sulking'? I thought you were on your Way to Paris'?

I was banned from using your coach.

Because you have not been presented.

Presented to whom? - To the King who's talking to you.

What? We slept in the same bed and I have to be presented?

That's the Way it is. I must submit to the demands of etiquette.

Once introduced, I may use your coaches?

This consecration would give you many other rights.

Which ones'?

The right to have all the rights.

Once a mistress is declared and presented, she gets an official function.

You would have a front pew at the chapel.

So be it. Allow me to introduce myself. Jeanne du Barry.

It's not that simple. We have to get you a sponsor of high nobility.

Of high nobility? I don't know anybody.

And I know too many people.

I can't expose myself to a rejection from anyone

on behalf of the candidate in the succession of Mme de Pompadour.

Sire. Who would dare displease you'?

There are excuses that can be impertinences.

Monsieur du Barry who is your brother-in-law.

Yes, Sire. He is also.

He'll have to procure such a sponsor. if he finds you a patron, he will be rewarded.

Sire, you are too good. - No. Being good has never been my forte.

I want to be the docile subject of my pleasure and share your youth with me.

Sire. What's mine is yours.

You forgot your slipper in my bedroom. - Keep it.

Thank you. An excellent file to attend the Council meeting.

Sire, this is the most favorable time to end

the hostilities between the Bourbons and the Hapsburgs.

Is it both Austria's wish and ours.

This alliance would be longer lasting if consecrated by a marriage.

Between the Dauphin, your grandson, and the Archduchess, Marie-Antoinette.

She's 14, the Dauphin is 15.

They would be the perfect symbol

to end all the wars that have uselessly killed so many.

What kind of tales are these?

Far from avoiding wars, marriages often start them.

They don't always bring happiness to the nations,

and rarely happiness to the couple.

Frankly, we are seeking peace, as we are lacking great military captains.

If my cousin, Maurice of Saxe, were still alive, vve could afford the luxury of glorious victories.

Alas. He's dead.

This is why the war against Austria threatens to finish in a marriage.

So many wars end in funerals.

The blood you're talking about has not been lost in vain.

Since it will cement the union of our children.

We're getting off the subject. Carry on.

I sent to Vienna, the portrait painter, Ducreux.

He brought back a miniature portrait of Marie-Antoinette.

Could your Majesty look at it.

She has a charming face. This project has my approval.

Bring this up with both of our countries' ambassadors.

The second miniature represents Elizabeth, Marie-Antoinettes older sister.

Empress Marie-Theresa would be so happy

if your Majesty would consider her for marriage.

There is no consideration of marriage for this King.

On that subject, you need to know that there will be a presentation at the court.

A unique presentation. Those who value my friendship will be there.

Could we know who is going to be presented'?

A person Monsieur de Choiseul knows well and for whom he sang many praises.

Madame the Countess du Barry.

I'm so grateful you listened to me with such benevolence.

I was looking for a sponsor, I found a friend.

It's marvelous. - You don't get tired of listening to yourself.

That's why I let you go to the end of your shameless audacity. Silence.

Your mind, just as shallow as your person,

is probably misled by the fleeting favors of His Majesty's temporary weakness.

No doubt, you must not know who I am.

As for me, I know exactly who you are. Silence.

You will be soon driven out, you will go back to being a harlot.

A profession you seem to be very good at. Silence.

Me, your friend'? Me, your sponsor? This woman is mad.

Your son'? No doubt.

Some will be spiteful, but you would be a glorious sponsor.

I am sure Madame du Barry will be granting favors for the service rendered.

The favors of a harlot. It's unthinkable, Monsieur.

The sacrifice you request is priceless, but these are my conditions.

The Treasure should pay my debts.

My former lover should be exiled, stripped of all his possessions to my benefit.

And I should be paid from the royal treasury the sum of

600,000.00 pounds.

My title will change from Countess to Marquise.

My husband should become Chamberlain and obtain the Great Cordon of St Louis.

Such honor, Monsieur the Duke, has a price as it is rare.

If it is that rare, you can keep it.

I thought of you because you were a dear friend.

Certainly not as dear today.

Let's not talk any further. You'll regret it. Little rascal.

I don't ask for anything to introduce the Countess du Barry.

It is not the case tor Mme Becu, Lang Rancon, Vaubergnais de la Gourdan.

My name is Antoinette, Louise Beaumart des Flachards, Baroness of Rottelangaud,

Countess of Medarne, descendant of the Merovingiens Kings.

I will agree to be a patron to this creature

for the sum of 500,000.00 pounds. In cash.

Moreover, I want to win the court case I'm involved in. Find a way.

I also want a military rank tor my son, a colonel commission.

The restitution of my vineyard in Touraine.

A necklace worth 250,000.00 pounds created by the Crown jewelers to be worn at the presentation.

No, Madame. I will never be able to agree to such an extravagant deal.

Are you the one paying? Well. No.

I'm not flaunting my lineage.

Feel free to double or triple my offer.

Anything you get above my conditions, you can keep.

As long as you make concessions.

Perfect. When will I meet this adorable countess'? There's no time to lose.

Indeed. The introduction takes place on Sunday evening at 10.

We have to leave from here at 8 then.

What do you mean? The Countess resides in Versailles.

It is customary that the coach of the person presented leave from Paris.

His Majesty is not supposed to know Mme du Barry.

Everybody knows. .

But everybody must pretend they don't know.

I prevented you from making a huge mistake.

This is worth an extra row of diamonds on my necklace.

I've always said that the Countess of Medarne is an old filthy slut.

I don't want to be mean, but I hope she croaks soon.

None of us should attend this introduction Sunday.

I will never suffer to be supplanted by a low life tramp.

My family is related to several reigning monarchies.

We must prevent this girl from leaving Paris.

I was going to say so, but how'?

To reach Versailles, what does the du Barry need'? She needs a state coach.

My brother can give orders to prevent her access to horses and carriage.

As for the court dress, she ordered it from Rose Benin.

Let's threaten her to Withdraw our patronage if she delivers the dress.

I'm sure she'll give in.

As for the hairdresser, she reserved Lubin for Sunday. He is one of my supporters.

No coach, no court dress, no hairdresser. - No introduction.

No dress, no carriage, no hairdresser.

The introduction is at 10. It takes an hour to get to Versailles. And this damn negro who's not back!

Well. Say something. Old goat.

Nobody ever called me an old goat. - Yes, but I paid you. A lot for an old goat.

How about you? Do you think you could show interest?

Nothing's happening.

We are victim of a plot. I smell Choiseul.

I'm a fatalist. What is written must. - Fate is like us. It sometimes writes forgeries.

Well Zamor.

Rose Bertin's shop is closed. Lubin left for the countryside.

The coachman has neither coach, nor horses.

Then let's go to bed. - Without the King?

Triple idiot. Europe is watching you. - Europe, has seen it all.

No, no. My honor is at stake. I'll fight till the bitter end. Like Turennes.

Turennes, the soldiers, the army, the girls. I have an idea. Your mom.

Let's go.

Well, ladies. You're not ready?

We decided to have supper without pomp in our chambers tonight.

My daughters, what game are you playing?

But, father! - Be quiet.

You know there is a ceremony I wish you to attend.

And you too, over there. The locksmith.

It's not feasible. - What is not feasible?

That this Woman would be presented.

Everybody is stunned by this indeoent behavior. Such an infamous deed.

Your subjects will despise you. - My subjects are my valets.

There are gallows, axes and racks for anyone who wishes to criticize my behavior.

We're going to be Europe's laughing stock. - I couldn't care less about Europe.

Our reputation will suffer. No one will want us with this girl in Versailles.

No one will want you because you are stupid and without charms.

And don't forget that the Arch Duchess Marie-Antoinette

will form a perfect union with our Arch Locksmith over here.

Please, obey.

I want to see you tonight as beautiful as nature permits

and I don't want you to make Mme du Barry wait.

Agreed, father, but I'll cure her from ever Wanting to talk to me.

If I'd been told I'd set foot at Mme Gourdan...

Me too. It's really to help Jeanne. - What?

It's just as nice here as in the shop.

We're earning more money and getting more respect.

Where do I put the ribbons? - Over there with a little pearl.

Say, if the King knew this!

How about Baptiste? If he saw me here, he would kill me.

He's still as jealous? - Men are not resonable.

They come to my place to find Women and when they find theirs, they scream.

I finally found Calettre. I found her as she was leaving her house. It was hard to convince her.

He told so many stories, I didn't know what to believe.

Good morning, dear. - Kiss later.

No time to lose in niceties. Show her what she has to do. Quick.

What time is it'? Almost nine o'clock.

If we want to be in Versailles before ten... There is an hour of travel.

Quick, ladies, quick. You'll be rewarded.

These little hands have been so nice. I would give them a pension.

A pension? - Yes. For service rendered to the Kingdom.

Twenty pounds should be enough. Let's not give bad habits to servants.

I tell you they will receive a pension. - That's Wasted money.

Hurry up, ladies. Where are you coming from'?

Quick, go to work. - She was just working.

Beatrice. It's your turn. - Yes, mom. You can finish the hem.

That's not hard to do. - Miss, aren't you cold?

No, I'm used to it. - It's easier to have free movements.

Scissors? Who has the scissors?

Where are the scissors? The scissors? Lend me yours.

Here are the scissors. Hurry. Dress her now.

You're quite nervous, sir. Calm down.

My honor, my reputation and my fortune are at stake.

You've got nothing to do. Since we are talking business.

Come over there. - No, not right now.

Right away or never. - All right. To the point. How much'?

In a nutshell, you took Jeanne as she was going to make my fortune and hers.

Hers'? - Mine anyway and that's what matters.

Without me. No presentation. I provided hair, dress, coach and accessories.

You'll be rich. Sign me a 200,000.00 pound promissory note.

You must be joking'? - No.

The dress? - It's coming. It's coming.

Moreover, you must get me special protection from the police chief.

No more files or surveillance on my girls and my clients.

And for my son, a bursar position for the delivery of books to the Corsican army.

And a cardinal hat for everyone of those girls.

Think about the songs and pamphlets which would circulate tomorrow in Paris

if people knew that Mme Gourdan's is used as an antichamber to Versailles.

Think about it.

No horses have been harnessed to the coach yet.

Not harnessed? Not yet harnessed.

It's true. No horses are harnessed.

You'll get what you Want. Promised.

Gourdan, my Gourdan. Think of the King.

Nine o'clock. We'll never get there.

Harness the horses. Tell them to harness the horses.

Hurry, hurry. We're going.

Arthur, you can harness the horses. - Very well, Madame.

At last. It's about time.

Hurry, please hurry. Let's burn the road.

Burn the road, burn the road'? - The King can't wait.

Bless you. Hurry, we have to leave.

We'll never get there.

If the presentation doesn't take place, I'll never forgive you.

It will take place. Why don't you go up and drink something hot'?

Me'? At the Gourdan's? - You're in her coach.

A coach, not a brothel as far as I know.

Depends on who's inside.

Here is our beautiful Countess.

You've all been so nice. Careful with my dress.

Too bad. Go, go, get on the road.

Help me. Let's go.

I'll meet you in Versailles.

Goodbye, goodbye. - Goodbye. Thanks again.

Good bye. See you soon.

Without me, the King would sleep alone tonight.

The du Barry must be in a state of rage.

The King is pathetic. Look at him. It's so enjoyable.

I hope nothing unfortunate happened to the poor Countess.

Do you understand what's happening?

Mme du Barry in a moment of decency, quite frequent among ladies of her quality,

may have decided not to present herself at the last moment to His Majesty.

This explanation is worthless. I was expecting a better response from you.

Ten o'clock I

It's over. She will not come.

I am very worried. - And I'm quite distressed.

The presentation has to be cancelled. Some misfortune may have happened.

The road is so unsafe. - If it is so, I'll be the most unhappy of kings.

Madame Countess du Barry. Madame Countess de Medarne.

Hold me tight.

Oh, lord. Don't let me fall. Don't let me fall.

At my feet'? Don't you think about it.

You've never been prettier. - I worked hard at it.

I thought you would never come. - So did I.

You have here, Madame, a beautiful protege.

She also has a noble sponsor vvhom I am glad to receive at my court.

Please go greet the princesses, my daughters.

They are eager to show you the reverence that is owed to you.

Madame, I'll never forget. - You've been charming.

Congratulations. I just got here.

I already know you're acting as worthy as your name.

I had to deal with Madame Gourdan who had incredible demands.

I believe I handled it in her best interest.

"Public brothel-keeper".

Here the Gourdan receives the punishment of a brothel-keeper

before she was sent to prison Where she would purge a four year sentence

for her crimes and infamous depravity.

Let's drink to our beloved King who stamps out vice and rewards virtue.

Here, Madame du Barry, patron of the arts, literature, and sciences

having a conversation with Monsieur de Voltaire.

A great mind paying homage to the wittiest beauty.

Here the great ceremonies in Versailles in honor of the marriage

between the Dauphin and the ravishing Arch Duchess, Marie-Antoinette.

Daughter of the Empress of Austria, Marie-Theresa.

Best wishes of happiness to the happiest of couples.

Here the Arch Duchess, Marie-Antoinette, at the height of her triumphant youth.

How come my mother knows everything that's happening in Versailles from Vienna'?

Today, not only does she condemn my attitude towards du Barry

but she wants me to talk to her.

It's hard to imagine a conversation between the Dauphine and La Vaubergnais.

I'll never talk to this creature. Am I not in my right'?

Well, Monsieur, say something. - Oh, me. My darling.

Not having the power to send her away, I have to tolerate her presence.

I'm used to it.

I've seen so many. La Pompadour, la Murphy, la Reaucourt, la Roman.

You have no backbone. When you reign...

Don't talk about misfortune.

The King is 64 and this girl is an old age disease that can't be cured.

He would not replace her.

But I know a Way for him to abandon his vices.

Tell the vicar what is expected of him.

Only God, with your help, can save a man Whose soul is so compromised

that he believes everything must bend to his mistress' every whim.

His salvation is that God made him a coward. Such a coward that he's afraid of his fear.

We have to restore the fear of hell he has managed to distract himself from.

I can appoint you to preach to the Court during Lent.

God's wrath could not have a better messenger.

If I could open the eyes of the King to the horrors of Hell,

could I aspire, with your Grace's help, to being a humble bishop?

Vicar, you're speaking as a man.

Between du Barry and his soul salvation, the King will have to choose.

Vicar, I see the potential for a bishop and even a cardinal.

Even though it was a powerful prince,

his greatness, his reputation, his Wealth commanded respect from all the world's kings.

But in spite of this power, one day he stopped following God's Ways.

As he was getting older, he let himself be caught in the impure traps of lust.

To revive his failing senses,

he exhausted all the types of pleasures available to the throne.

Full of lusty and depraved debauchery,

he went looking for the vile remains of public ribaldry.

And he took for his concubine one of those creatures

all the men of the world got drunk with by drinking the Wine of her lewdness

ignoring the opinion of his close advisors who had contributed to his glory.

Soon surroundered by bad advice, corrupt and cynical courtesans,

he was suddenly struck by the powerful hand of God.

The one who associates with a prostitute, becomes one with her.

Misfortune, yes, misfortune comes to those Where scandal originates.

Thrown in the flames of Hell, promised to the most horrible tortures,

he will discover that life was only a dream, glory, a mere appearance,

favors and pleasures, dangerous distractions.

Yes, fear God as we will all die.

We're all getting closer to our tombs.

Shake with fear. Degraded souls, be afraid.

As each fall digs under your feet a new abyss.

Be afraid, be afraid. Amen.

This new preacher impresses me. What fire and ardor.

Ah, youth. - Too much of a rant for my taste.

Did you hear him spewing these imprecations'?

He was visibly inspired. - Yes, by Choiseul.

Too bad. I said it. - What do you mean, Choiseul'?

It's not God's voice you heard. It's ChoiseuPs voice.

What are you saying? - The vicar of Beauvais was hired by Choiseul.

You knew and did not tell me'?

I only found out later.

God doesn't want to hurt you, Louis.

He knows it all. He sees it all.

Why this plot'? - To send me away from Versailles.

They hate me, you know and Choiseul despises me.

Even though if I were in his bed tonight, he would not send me back to yours.

They did not hesitate for this hateful goal to inflict me with public humiliation. As I was aking God for guidance.

Don't worry, they'll get their due. They are the ones going to Hell. Hell. I'm already living in it.

Yes, Sire. Your court stinks for me.

What do you mean'? - They're all in league against me. You don't do anything.

La Gramont, your daugthers, Choiseul, the Dauphin.

As for Marie-Antoinette, she has not said a word to me in four years.

Nor even in Austrian. What did I ever do to her'?

I always treated her with great deference. I even find her charming for a foreigner.

Yes, yes. I deserve all the oredit for saying it and I don't believe any of it. See. I'm acting in good faith.

Do you resent what I said'? Maybe I should have kept quiet?

No, no

Tell Monsieur Richelieu to go immediately to the Council room.

No, I won't go to war with England. Too bad for Spain.

As for the Languedoc, it better toe the line.

If Vienna gets mad, too bad for Austria.

As for Britanny, poor Poland.

I don't want any more intrigues at my house. No more.

Sire, you should drink some hot tea. - I'll have some coffee later.

Come with me.

I intend for you to be there. Who's in charge here?

You again '? It's not a good time. You Won't get any more money from me.

Your gambling facility in Paris and your Versailles apartment shoud suffice.

What kind of tone is that?

If she does not give me what I Want, I'll turn the country into a republic.

You must know that the Dauphine, influenced by some

doesn't treat a person Whose friendship is dear to me very well.

You can tell her that I will make an appearance at gambling tonight

that her presence is requested and

that it will please me if she says a word to Mme du Barry in public.

I will perform this mission at the risk of my life, Sire.

This proud little girl has to know that I'm tired of her games.

And that I would be sorry to send her back to Vienna.

If the Dauphin had any influence on her...

What can you expect from a man who sleeps

with a charming Woman for four years without taking her'?

What does he do in bed'? Make keys'?

Give this invitation to Choiseul. Seal the envelope.

I will fulfill my mission with zeal, Sire.

But as far as the Dauphine is concerned, I don't guarantee success.

How many times have you visited the Bastille prison'?

Three times, Sire.

You can always hope.

Sire, I have my whole life in front of me.

Are you satisfied?

No, Sire. I will never be able to repay you for this.

You give me another kind of pleasure which is as Worthy.

Sire, that's the least I can do. That's what I'm here for.

So many people in Versailles do not know Why there here.

You, at least, have an occupation. A function, a position.

Grisette of the palace.

Sit down, grisette. - With pleasure.

No, no. Here.

Is this spot to your liking'? - It's not unpleasant.

When I think. - Go on.

When I think about all those jealous women, who argue over the privilege of a stool...

if they could see me. Sitting on the lap of the greatest king in the world.

Great, no.

I fear I Won't be judged kindly by history.

Between greatness and happiness, I would have chosen the most difficult.

Oh, history.

It is done one way, and written another.

What's important is that we are talked about.

It will happen. Count on me.

They'll say, "Jeanne was the great story of that king".

And they'll turn the page. - They'll be right.

It is better that historians don't see what we are going to do here.

In the middle of the Council room. Isn't that right my beloved King.

Monsieur Richelieu, what on earth could I possibly say to that girl'?

Talk to her about her friends, the stable hands.

Vicar, that was the only impact of your sermon.

Vicar, talking too much is sometimes harmful.

I'm sure his Highness tonight will show proof of his goodwill.

Dear Duke, here's an invitation from the King.

And you've been charged with giving it to me'?

His Majesty knows the feelings I have for you.

Monsieur Choiseul, it will take at the two of us to resist.

Alas, Madame. This letter... is an official King's order.

Listen to what is says.

My cousin, your services dissatisfy me and force me to exile you to Chanteloux

Where you should report within 24 hours.

The King dared to do this!

I don't know what's preventing me from leaving Versailles at once.

You're included in the letter. The King wishes you to accompany me.

You've got the gall to say it was an invitation.

I did not know it was an invitation to leave.

A favorite can send away a minister easier than a minister can send away a favorite.

That's a pretext. My political views are being exiled.

He doesn't want to break up with England.

He prefers breaking with you. It's less dangerous.

What will I say to His Majesty? Madame.

That His ambassador was a poor choice, Monsieur.

Did you hear the news'? People say that the Dauphine..

Has to talk to the favorite, everybody knows.

I know the Dauphine. - She'll talk.

No, Madame. She Won't.

Black, she'll talk, red, she Won't.

Red.

This is a funny world.

Under the pretext that a cheeky little girl Won't smile to a grownup,

all treaties are called into question.

What a joke. - There's nothing more serious.

If the King acts on his threat and sends the Dauphine back to her mother,

the alliance will collapse. Poland vvill be abandoned to Catherine,

and three million people could die.

All this because I met Jeanne at the Gourdan's.

This is despicable. It makes you want to become a monk.

What is she going to say'?

It's horrible. I have a lump in my throat.

If I could, I would leave. - This is nonsense, madame.

Jean, I beg you. Keep your eyes on me.

In this game room, you are playing the most important game of your life.

I know. - Cheat and win. I need it.

I hope you didn't give bad advice to Madame La Dauphine.

His Lord the Dauphin, and Madame the Dauphine.

What a Wonderful surprise, Madame.

There are a lot of people at Versailles tonight.

She said "There are a lot of people at Versailles".

No. She said, "There are a lot of people at Versailles"?

The future queen of France.

Charming.

"There are a lot of people at Versailles." What a quick mind!

Did she really say, "There are a lot of people at Versailles"?

No, she said, "There are a lot of people at Versailles"

"There are a lot of people at Versailles"

This will be repeated. Unfortunate Marie-Antoinette.

She did not deserve this insult. - What a revenge for the du Barry.

"There are a lot of people at Versailles"

She's going to brag about it.

I have never seen a Dauphine fall in such a scandal.

Nothing worse could happen to her. This is horrible.

"There are a lot of people at Versailles" You must be satisfied.

There are a lot of people at Versailles? I obviously know that.

I did not know what to make of it. I did not respond.

You should have said, " Yes, indeed, there are a lot of people at Versailles"

To prove her right'? No way.

Why did she say there's nobody at Versailles tonight?

I think there are a lot of people at Versailles tonight.

Yes, yes. There are a lot of people at Versailles tonight.

Excuse me.

Congratulations. Come over here. Now.

I'll give you back the Countess in a moment.

We won. ChoiseuPs dead. Long live du Barry.

We are at the height of honors. Thanks to whom?

To whom do you owe this ascension'?

You can't climb any higher. The Dauphine submitted to you.

You must make a last effort necessary to your support.

A last effort'?

You must sign to me a 200,000.00 pound note.

Haven't you already collected your pension?

Yes, four times. Is that enough'?

Don't expect anything more from me.

That's how you answer a man who could have gone bankrupt for you'?

You were given some land, a castle, two manors, 500,000.00 pounds

your debts were paid, your sisters married, your brother richly compensated,

you were granted a pension, the devotion cross of the Order Of Malta.

What else do you need'? - 200,000.00 pounds.

Hussy, Whore. Where is this dignity coming from'?

Give me the 200,000.00 pounds. You could not make a better investment.

A total loss. - A good deed is never lost.

Your fortune is fragile, your glory is fickle.

You have 24 hours. - I don't have 200,000.00 pounds.

You won them tonight. Stupid woman.

What?

What's happening'?

The King. He fainted.

Quick, quick. Let's bring him to his chamber.

Gentlemen, the King is dead.

The King is dead. Long live the King.

No, no. You can't bring all those trunks.

No servant will carry them down.

For those scoundrels, we are outlaws now.

I'm not going to leave my things to those bandits.

You don't understand. If we wait any longer, we'll be arrested.

I didn't do anything! Is it my fault if the King is dead'?

Let's go. This instant.

Would you prefer to sleep in Vincennes or at the Bastille?

The official arrest letters are being Written.

The Austrian Won't forgive us. There are too many people in Versailles.

What are you doing here'?

You can see.

You're crying.

I know, you won't find men like me everyday.

You'll forget me quickly.

Here's my handkerchief. Blow you nose.

I'm crying for the King.

What for'? I was wondering.

Good.

If you had given me that 200,000.00 pounds, I would not be taking these trinkets.

I give them to you. - No, I don't want anything from you.

You're not giving them to me, I'm taking them.

Then, take them.

Look. - Who?

Already. Choiseul.

He's been waiting for the good news for four days.

Scoundrel.

Here. You're forgetting my necklace.

Where is the rest of the jewelry? - Safe and under guard.

Thief.

Let's go. - What about Jeanne?

She's no longer part of the family. Let's go.

I liked living at Versailles. - She mourns the King.

What's the use'? She can't get anything for it.

Let's go that way. Quick, quick, quick.

Come, come.

Monsieur de

I hope, Madame, I was not too late.

I'm being honored with a King's official letter.

Yes, Madame.

We have the regret to send you into exile.

It's a good reign for you. One that starts with an official King's letter.

It's sweet to think that the new King's first thoughts were for me.

No, it was the late King's last thoughts. The letter bears his signature.

He only received absolution at that price.

You want to take from me even the mourning for his death'?

You Wasted your time.

I vvish you good luck, Monsieur, with your new masters.

I'm sure they will be happy with your service.

You are a very good messenger.

The King disappears into obscurity.

He thought about death so often that death started thinking about him.

As for Jean du Barry,

he left, fortune made.

Men like him console us from honest people.

If I'd been a year younger, I would have gladly kept Jeanne.

Where is she being driven to'?

It's her profession to be driven. Who will live, we'll see.

Death. Death. Who is it?

Idiot. That's the du Barry.

Her or another. Death. Death to the du Barry.

Come over here. - Who's the du Barry, Mom'?

Be quiet. Here. It's no business for children.

I want to know who the du Barry is. I want to know who the du Barry is.

She's a nun. All right'? Come.

Enter, enter. Come and see all the scoundrels

who have exploited the people. Enter, enter. The show must go on.

The show must go on.