Original subtitles

Slight hubbub

"It's so good"

Effort

He sniffs.

It's so good

To go anywhere

Arm in arm

By singing songs

Simone Signoret, I'm mistaken

- or did Yves Montand write it for you?

- Ah.

- Really ?

I could have sworn it, though.

Let's talk about your career instead.

You received the Oscar

for an English film,

Room at the Top.

And this is the first time

How are you feeling?

- Oh, well, I'm still having trouble processing it,

I was facing Katharine Hepburn

So, I didn't believe it at all.

I thought I would stay seated

- Don't be so modest.

including the acting award

in Cannes, for this film.

- Oh, no.

even a small one

I would not be in front of you

I'm tired. I would have had someone come.

Or I would have postponed the interview

No, not tomorrow, because...

I'm going to Rome to film.

- Are you leaving already?

You don't film a lot.

Some say you are sacrificing

Oh, no.

I'm not sacrificing anything at all, no.

No, we don't receive

There aren't that many

So, I'm indulging in the luxury of refusing.

I love cinema too much to improvise.

And then, well,

To be honest,

I'm trying not to leave Montand

Well, look, there it is.

Excuse me, is it not over yet?

- They're waiting for us.

We have time. Come on.

- I don't want to bother you.

Are you sure?

- Yes, indeed.

On the contrary. I have questions.

- This is his interview.

- Please take a seat.

Alright.

Hello, hello.

- Your songs travel the world

You achieved a triumph

on Broadway and you're filming

a film by George Cukor.

- That's it. With Marilyn Monroe.

A question is burning on my lips.

Is she really that capricious?

No, no, not at all.

She's a fantastic actress.

You just need to be a little patient.

People are being very unfair to her.

She is a wonderful woman.

The film rests on his shoulders.

So, yes, she is anxious.

In real life, she's a woman...

She is the simplest woman,

and the most modest one I've ever encountered.

She lives in the bungalow next door.

- They're an amazing couple, aren't they?

You are one too.

- Mmm...

Soft music

We love each other, and we like each other a lot.

- Hmm.

We like each other and we love each other.

- So.

Bells

Give me the first sentence again.

"Go on?" "So?" "Go on," huh?

- No, "good".

"Okay, that's enough, I'm hungry!"

"So, let's have dinner."

"I'm hungry, so let's have dinner."

- Go ahead, start again.

- Is it "allez" or "alors"?

It's both.

"Okay, come on, no no no, then."

"Okay, that's enough, let's go have dinner."

"I'm hungry, so let's have dinner."

He repeats it correctly.

- "So what do we do next?"

Can you stop this?

- What ?

Tic, tic, tic !

It's distracting me.

He doesn't know his lines, it's my fault.

- One knit stitch.

Okay, let's start again.

"That's enough, I'm hungry!"

- "So what do we do next?"

"I've had it up to here."

- No. "I'm starting to get fed up."

- So.

Excuse me. I made a mistake.

"I've been fed up with it ever since..."

How am I going to learn?

You're not helping me!

It's not well written.

Tell me, what interests you?

- Apart from Deneuve.

I really like it, it's a comedy.

You, anyway,

if there's a good price

- You're right,

Shall we start again?

Oh, shit! Oh!

I missed some stitches,

Okay, you're right.

Do some knitting, something you know how to do.

That's mean.

- No, it's not malicious.

- I'll help you learn your lines.

I'm not filming, I'm bored.

- It's your fault!

Well, yes!

Didn't you understand?

Nobody wants me.

No one left.

But make an effort!

The actresses play sports.

I'm careful about what I drink.

Result,

You have a slim waist, I don't.

I'm not filming, you don't care about that.

He clicks his tongue.

In the street, people are saying:

"Montand is still not bad,

And that bothers you, doesn't it?

- That pisses me off

An actor who doesn't work

- Stop your theatrics.

That's your problem.

I don't give a damn about myself.

She sighs.

- I don't like seeing you like this,

People don't want to see you like that.

T'imagines

Melancholic music

- Well, get over it, Montand.

That one's more like me.

Where are you going?

- Eating fries

- No, because, according to him,

It's because she has something

Or someone.

For me, since our separation,

I have no choice but to fight.

- But who are you fighting against?

- We broke it.

Intolerable,

It breaks all the time!

What do they use to stick the film?

You're not in sync.

- I'm in sync.

- Serge.

- Serge, things aren't going well.

- Well, yes.

Give me some innuendo.

"Fight against whom?"

Drier. A little jealous.

A little jealous?

- Yes, Paul is jealous of Vincent.

Paul is a writer.

- Vincent, he's class, elegance.

We don't have time, it's already 5 p.m.

We'll start again without the image.

- Without the image?

- You played it.

- Okay, we can go.

- Paul is a writer, yes,

- No, it's Vincent.

- He's the loser.

- Come on, stop being jealous.

Damn it!

- Hello.

What's gotten into him?

- Damn, he's really getting on my nerves.

- What's wrong with him?

- Me, nothing. It's him, you saw.

Him with my wife, yes.

Well, there you go...

No, no, no.

It's not what you think.

He would like that.

I wanted to tell you.

I tested the title,

People are getting their wires crossed.

Vincent, François and the others ,

Two friends with their buddies.

Vincent, François, Paul and the others ,

- Do you need to make amends?

What ?

Vincent's role, initially,

- Well, yes.

So, if you want to keep it simple,

Vincent and the others .

I'm not saying this for myself, I don't care.

But your title is too long,

- We'll see. I'll talk about it at Gaumont.

- Would you like a drink?

Well, see you tomorrow, I hope.

Are you still here?

I have a loop with Reggiani.

- Are you finished?

He got angry and suddenly...

- But he's coming back?

- Good morning.

Muriel, a friend.

Good morning.

No, just a girlfriend.

My mistake.

I didn't say anything.

Half a glass, please.

- No, thank you, I'm going.

No! Mmh... I really have to go.

- Hello.

- Maybe one of these days.

Muriel, is that right?

We rewind a cassette.

- Do you get along with Jean Gabin?

Obviously, we don't share the same ideas.

But we enjoyed hating each other.

- And what about Alain Delon?

I... I hate everything he likes.

Revolvers, German shepherds.

But anyway, Alain Delon,

Oh, that kid's a bit crazy.

Behind his gangster ways,

And that, that upsets me.

When I'm filming, that's all I think about.

I only like people

I'm becoming some kind of monster.

So, that's why.

It's a fake life, in the end.

It's getting stuck.

Marcelle !

Haven't you seen my Bic pen?

That's the only thing that works here, for...

Ah, there he is.

Ah, thank you.

We need to buy more stock.

Mmh. That's funny.

I never see you write.

- I'll write later.

You know very well that I talk too much.

Isn't all this strange?

- No, this is an opportunity to correct it

Yeah, I know that.

But that's you there, with Marilyn.

Who is that with her?

It's Montand.

I'm going.

Hello, yes? I'll put you through.

- It's for you.

Hello ?

Well, that's a shame.

So, where are you?

Are you still in sync?

Okay. Yes, I'll give you a kiss too.

Like that,

Are you an actress?

I'm not so sure anymore.

I would prefer to do something else.

I filmed with Fellini this summer.

Fellini ?

- Not bad.

It was a small role.

Two months in Rome,

for three days of filming.

I had been manufactured

They were too beautiful. I should have stolen them.

You can't even see my feet.

She laughed.

Are you not interested?

Oh yes, indeed. Yes, very much so!

No, boots are important.

When I tell my friends this.

What are you going to tell them?

- That I ate a blanquette

You're a funny one.

Don't complicate things.

I lie all the time.

Since everyone is lying to me...

Are you going to lie to me too?

We don't know each other well enough for that.

It's late, she's waiting for you.

She is in the countryside.

My mother adores it.

They were born on the same day.

You'll tell him it's the 25th.

Ah good ?

She breathes a sigh of relief.

And you still love each other?

How can I explain it to you?

When we first met,

She gave up everything for me.

Her life, her husband...

I had nothing.

And... she taught me everything.

Without her...

That wasn't my question.

You know...

when it's been so long,

your wife,

your sister, your best friend,

your worst enemy...

You know just one thing.

It's because you can't live without her.

Sad music

I see.

Gunshot

A vehicle is approaching.

Gunshot

It looks like I've got it under control?

Yes, I saw it. Impressive.

- It's important to master it.

- Of course.

Did you talk to him?

- But no.

She won't do it to please me.

- How are you ?

No problem.

It's incredibly beautiful here!

Come on, let me show you around.

Come on.

Thank you for coming all the way here.

This is my office.

Do you want a drink?

- Uh, no, thank you.

Yes !

- Well, sit down.

I have.

Ah.

She clears her throat.

SO ?

- So, what now?

Do you have the scenario ?

- Not yet.

Do you want to do it?

I know, it's not very big,

But it really is a key role.

She's manipulating the whole thing.

It's a small role.

- No, actually...

to Patrice Chéreau

But I will read it.

This is the latest version.

Do you know Patrice Chéreau?

Oh yes.

She's paralyzed, right?

Yes, that's it.

It shouldn't be too tiring to play.

Gunshot

- He laughs.

- In any case,

Are you sure you don't want to drink anything?

Yes, for sure.

Since you're here,

Give me your opinion.

I was asked

to write my memoirs, imagine that.

Like an idiot, I said yes.

But now I'm worried about something.

You know,

when the Russians invaded Hungary.

After the uprising,

- Yes.

with Montand,

We didn't know what to do anymore.

If we left, we would be endorsing

- Yes, indeed.

He was receiving insulting letters.

We decided to leave.

However, our enthusiasm quickly waned.

That's what I'm trying to say.

- Hmm.

What have I never recovered from?

- I tell Alain about the trip to the USSR.

Dinner with Khrushchev?

Did you have dinner with him?

One evening after the show.

It's not what we thought, the USSR.

- That's not what we were saying.

- Terrible.

in the factories, in the street.

- Hmm.

- facing him...

- Malenkov, Molotov. Five.

- So.

- Yeah.

what was on our minds.

Yes, but he threw me in the towel.

"You weren't under too much pressure"

I told him:

"It has to do with tanks"

And then we spilled everything.

Shops for the nomenklatura

- just to eat.

- Just to eat.

No, they listened.

- It was courageous, because...

Courageous or reckless, eh?

- The brave one is the little one.

The performer was fantastic.

- Ah.

- She risked going to jail.

She stayed.

- Yes. We've gone home.

- Yes, because we were able to say

So.

You read, then you tell me.

Are you serving us?

- She's incredible!

You provide a scenario,

I understand.

Shall I read it right away?

Well, yes, since you're here.

Ah, okay. Well then...

Soft music

- He's not drinking anything?

- So, did you say yes?

Well, why?

- She sighs.

- This will be the opportunity

And I would be happy about that.

- I don't want to serve you soup.

You're cheeky.

But he looks bored.

They laugh.

Mmm! That smells good.

- You could have offered him to stay,

He took the long way

I needed an objective opinion.

- What do you think?

He's waiting for you to say yes.

Naturally, he was going to like it.

You're not being nice.

Why don't you let me read it?

- Because you,

Yes, when it's too late.

Eat it while it's hot.

Mmm! Excellent.

Exceptional!

You know what?

It's for the best that he didn't stay.

We're doing well here, just the two of us.

Well, yeah, we're doing fine.

It's a shame you tend to forget that.

Hmm?

Why are you looking elsewhere?

You don't know it yourself.

Simone.

We've talked about it a hundred times.

We are not the same.

You and I are not the same.

What ?

Why are you looking at me like that?

Do you want to tell me something?

Nothing.

Yes, I want to tell you something.

You, your pasta, the rest,

I shouldn't, but that's how it is.

No, forget it.

- No, Simone, what are you doing?

- Simone.

Attends.

Where are you going?

Hein ?

- Ah.

Maestro.

- Are you okay, François?

- It's okay, it's okay.

- How are you ?

- It's what ?

Sunday is pie day.

- Hi, Serge.

Is everyone here?

- José couldn't come,

We've reached the Trintignants.

Marcelle is not here.

Where is she?

At a communion, I believe.

She has a christening next Sunday.

She laughed.

- From the left?

Yes. Why?

Why do we have to say it quickly?

- Are you still on the left?

You're really enjoying the house.

- Do you have to be broke to be left-wing?

Does that make you laugh?

Well, yes, obviously.

You can be right-wing and broke.

In the 16th century, no one knew what it was.

to be hungry.

Finally, Serge.

You are a good match.

- You know where I come from.

Yes, you'll do that again on Monday.

In Marseille, we lived in groups of six

in a hovel.

- I started

- Me, at 11. And they looked at me

And not me?

Are you holding a competition?

He laughed.

Horn

Oh !

It was about time.

Slow despite the car.

- Were there many people on the road?

- Jean-Louis was supposed to talk to me.

- I'm not making myself clear.

- We've started.

- Hi, Jean-Louis.

You did the right thing.

- Jean-Louis.

You don't know each other.

François Périer, Nadine, Jean-Louis.

- We've never met.

- Come on, I'll get you a drink.

- THANKS.

- because we're left-wing.

Soft music

- François, you're not drinking?

They should make a movie about us.

Our lives, our arguments.

That would be very sad and very funny.

- Nadine would be the one to make it happen.

Could there be love?

- Well, obviously

That would be all there is to it.

- That's funny, I saw a film in Rome.

With Gassman and Manfredi.

- We loved each other so much .

- That's fantastic.

They are three friends,

We follow them for 20 or 25 years.

Since the Liberation

They get lost, they find each other again.

Life goes on.

They know how to do that well.

Mixing emotions.

- Well, no, darling.

Fellini or Visconti,

- They are Italians.

- I don't remember which one,

"We wanted to change the world,

Oh, it's beautiful.

- I wanted to change wives,

- Very funny.

They laugh.

A very difficult shoot.

You know about that.

- How handsome he is!

I fall in love with him again.

- It won't last.

But it's a gift to love this much.

- Excuse me, that's just how it is.

Does it jump on everything that moves?

Well, obviously.

I'm not going to mope around.

And you know what?

If I'm being completely honest,

I like it.

And take the risks?

- Obviously, to run them, the risks.

Taking risks...

Exactly, in the end?

- If one of them shows up

- Well, I would have had a wonderful twenty years.

I say that, maybe I'm lying,

Maybe

A little laugh

We can't know.

Where do things stand between you and Jean-Louis?

- She sighs.

- It won't last long.

That's what he says.

Anyway, it's too late.

And with Corneau, is it still the same?

She laughed.

- More than ever.

Yes. I said "both of them"...

- Périer is on the right.

- Okay, we can't dawdle,

Are you sure?

- He boasted about it.

- Yeah. Jean-Louis?

With Romy,

-Fine, fine.

- What are you doing, Sergio? Are you staying?

- If you accept me...

Are you kidding?

- Non !

- Yes, indeed.

We're going to get soaked.

- Come on !

- My hair!

It's not

because he is on a hunger strike

Vietnam has nothing to do with it.

- Is it ready?

- No, I'll take care of it.

Upbeat music

We don't know your guy.

It's the CGT again.

But what are his demands?

I'll pass Montand on to you.

Yes ?

Ten times a day,

- We are criticized for signing everything

- I can't let you say that.

Why did he stop eating?

When we know more, maybe we'll sign.

- We're willing to play the whore,

I'm dreaming!

Pigeons.

- Tell him we're not involved.

- There you go. He won't call back, that one.

They laugh.

But it's all very nice.

You know what?

I'm going to move to the countryside.

- Jam?

- Yes, the campaign.

- Yes. I need

- Far from the troublemakers.

The car is here!

He's ahead of schedule.

Okay, I have to go, darling.

Why wouldn't I come to Caracas?

It seems to be beautiful.

- You've got your work cut out for you,

I'm going there to work, not to have fun.

Is Catherine on the same flight as you?

- Deneuve ?

No, she's travelling in economy.

She is not happy.

It's good that she's working with you.

Will she be able to keep an eye on me?

Okay, goodbye, my darling.

- I'm going downstairs.

You know very well

Sad music

- Montand!

No, nothing.

Tone

Hi! Mister Montand, please, room 2-2-3.

But I left a message yesterday.

Did he get it?

Yes, but...

No. Did he get it or not?

Could you please tell him

Simone, his wife.

Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

And we lived there too

in bungalow 21.

And at one point, there was

When Montand wasn't filming,

he spent all his days

Marilyn and me,

in the kitchen.

And then there was that last dinner,

Montand had made pasta.

Marilyn had drunk too much.

It looked like

But deep down, it was sinister.

Arthur Miller was also leaving.

We took the same car

At one point, he started to cry.

So I took her hand

But it's me

Because, deep down, we knew.

We understood.

Well, don't hold back, Marcelle.

- Excuse me, I...

- What do you have

I can't help but watch them.

It seems to be progressing.

- How are you.

News from Venezuela

I don't know.

I can't reach him

In my opinion, it's not because of that.

I can't do it.

Or, it will happen.

Don't be shocked,

than Montand,

He has nothing against redheads.

And she's a very redhead.

Stop!

Besides, he gets paid for it.

It's so good

With anyone

I don't like it when you're like that.

- When I'm drunk

You want me to cry?

Don't worry, Marcelle,

That's it, come on, shoo!

Melancholic music

Deep sigh

Yes, I'm back.

And I thought you would be there.

- How could I have known?

I left you lots of messages.

- The phone was a nightmare.

and they transferred it elsewhere.

Unbearable. But oh well.

And the book?

- I've made good progress,

I have to see this through.

That's good.

I really enjoy writing.

I would like to do more than that.

- Do you miss me a little, though?

You idiot!

- I'm coming this weekend.

Hein ?

- Hello ?

Hello ?

Hello ?

- Thank you, I'm coming.

I couldn't hear you anymore.

- Well, me neither.

- I have to go now, my darling.

I kiss you. I love you.

I send you a kiss too.

Tone

Good morning.

Oh, well, you've grown up.

Embarrassed laughter

Babillage

Oh !

Bye !

- Bye.

"Toreador"

Is anyone there?

Mom ?

What are you doing here?

Well, and you?

Well, I'm working.

They haven't finished filming yet.

I know.

They're in the suburbs now.

He wanted his shirts,

Bring them back, arrange them the way he likes.

- We know the drill.

I haven't sorted through his mail yet.

He doesn't have time to read it.

How are you? It was good.

- the countryside?

You stayed a long time.

I did a good job.

- Did you tell him you were coming home?

You could have warned him...

Could I have, or should I have?

- I don't know, Mom, it's just things

Okay, I have to go.

But wait,

You didn't tell me anything.

Venezuela?

No, I didn't see anything, I didn't stop.

Why are you in such a hurry?

- I have an appointment in Boulogne

But that's fantastic!

For which film? You didn't tell me!

I'll let you know if I get the part.

I hope it works this time.

Hein ?

Yeah, I'll take it.

Door

The phone rings.

Tone

- I know, you don't like messages,

I wanted to go to a restaurant tonight.

I'm fed up with the caterer.

I'm trying to get back to the set.

Tinkle

Oh, you're not asleep?

Why didn't you tell me?

I wanted to surprise you.

I would have come home earlier.

There was a pot on the set.

As a result, it is immediately 2 a.m.

Where was the pot?

- He stammers.

Where did you go to dinner?

We went to dinner at Castel's.

With whom ?

- With members of the team and Charlie...

- Why did you come back?

- What are you talking about ?

- There was a message

- A girl who seems to know you.

I don't know how these crazy women

We need to change our number.

Don't you want to turn it off?

She's fed up with the caterer

- Do you already have your routines?

- Tell me one thing.

Never again!

Do you realize?

We're talking about where you sleep around.

That's enough, you're being vulgar.

No, you're the one who's vulgar.

You call him

It shouldn't pollute my life.

I don't know who you're talking about.

- I can't help you,

She simply said, "It's me."

- Can you turn off the light?

You're pissing me off!

- You call him and you tell him

Do you hear what I'm saying?

Okay, you won.

- What ?

I need to sleep.

You're going to call him now, here.

in front of me.

You tell him it's over.

- Leave me alone.

You're going... No, where are you going?

Hein ?

No... No, I forbid you to leave.

Put that down. Stop it, Simone.

- You're not going to leave.

- Don't leave.

- Don't leave!

Stop that right now!

I'll send someone to get the rest.

- Non...

You're not going... No, don't leave.

- Stop it, Simone.

- Please.

- I beg you.

Don't leave me!

- Get up.

- Simone...

Don't leave! Don't leave me!

- Get up, Simone, get up.

- Please.

No! No!

I won't let you go.

Simone.

Stop. Get up.

Sad music

Door

Hello, Marcelle.

Forget about housework.

I need to rest.

I can continue quietly.

That's kind, but it's not necessary.

As you wish.

You know what, Marcelle?

Go home,

Are you sure?

The phone rings.

Tone

Conversation indistinctly

Doorbell

Serge is hitting.

Doorbell

Serge is hitting.

Bah ?

Are you going to open the door for me or what?

Is it wrong to sound like that?

I've been calling you for three days.

- Yves Montand,

Yes, yes, let's not exaggerate.

You're all we can see anymore.

- That, to see...

- Well, you know,

We don't say to ourselves, one fine day:

It could end tomorrow.

But I would do something else.

I work in wood

Why are you putting us through this?

- It's a new show.

Without me,

- Well, yes.

Completely masochistic.

- You are being accused

but to have a lot of money.

- I'm not stealing it,

I pay a lot of taxes.

- You're a spendthrift.

- Yes, I like poker.

What does Simone Signoret say about it?

- She's crying, Simone.

She is an intelligent woman.

She asks why

She is very scared for me.

There are blows to be taken.

- You don't like it when we say that,

If he were here, I would tell him,

He shouldn't treat you like that.

- But I treat him badly too.

We're a couple, we argue.

In twenty years, we have,

to argue, to hurt each other.

That doesn't mean we hate each other.

- That we hate each other.

So.

That's life.

- You should have had a child.

Is it mandatory?

- Sorry, I'm an idiot for saying that.

But where is he, over there?

Where does he live?

I don't know.

At the hotel.

I don't know.

And the book, have you finished it?

Hmm.

It's with the publisher.

- Oh yes ?

But that's fantastic!

- It's the same.

- What is the title?

Nostalgia is no more

It's magnificent.

I like it.

It's magnificent.

- Keep everything, thank you.

Good evening.

Simone ?

- Door

- The very last of the last.

Serge whistles.

Do you have a light?

Yeah. Wait.

Are you back?

- Too early, it seems.

I see that, yes.

I'm going to leave you now.

That's it.

Door

- She sobs.

I missed you.

I missed you too.

I ask for your forgiveness.

Sorry, sorry.

Pardon.

You know that, right?

I will always be there for you.

Because I love you.

I love you, I love you.

"Three little musical notes"

Slight hubbub

- "No longer being able to write is..."

"A considerable blow." Stop!

- He grumbles.

You want everything for yourself.

What are you doing ?

Are you not doing well?

- It's a public place.

You know we can do

People are watching us.

Do you want to go to the bedroom?

Yeah.

Conversation indistinctly

- What is she going to ask us?

- First of all,

After that, it will be politics.

And then she will ask us

"So, what is it?"

Or: "After all these years,

"Are you still laughing together?"

You're handsome.

What would you say, huh?

The secret to our relationship?

I have no secrets.

Oh, you're not playing along.

L'indignation.

We are even indignant about being indignant.

- L'indignation,

I know what I would say.

The secret of our relationship,

Oh. You're not capable!

Want to bet?

I dare you!

First of all,

Thank you for having us in your home.

In this haven of peace

Yves Montand, if you had to

I would say intelligent, disorganized...

Lazy, but not at work.

Um, easygoing, frank, loyal.

You know,

when something bad happens to him,

She sits down and cries.

Oh, stop!

No, that's true.

On the other hand, she smokes too much.

Hmm...

Simone.

Great artist,

great actor

Funny, very funny.

Can you imagine, 25 years later,

No, more seriously, I am

admiring of the journey.

No silver spoon in the mouth

So, I would say courageous.

I like that.

- brave people.

He makes pasta very well.

They laugh.

Everyone knows

your political commitments.

You have distanced yourself

- Yes, well, we've already done that.

- Yes.

- You know, belief,

Let's say we were engaged,

We didn't get married.

Simone doesn't like it when I say that.

but at one point,

not to say idiots.

- No, we believed in things

- So.

Even if it bothers some people.

Is that the secret to your relationship?

Your involvement

in combat.

- This indignation.

They laugh.

Am I wrong?

L'indignation.

All the time, every day.

- I'm not laughing.

No, indignation is important.

As the Americans say,

I truly believe that.

- Pardon.

who captivated you,

- that laughter.

And then her ass, too.

What an idiot!

That's my choice.

But it's up to you to decide.

It's pretty.

at your place.

Why do you call it a caravan?

You feel like two gypsies,

- No, it's more silly.

Well, we're often just passing through.

A former bookstore.

Okay, so, me,

I prefer that there be none.

- Damage.

Well, yes, but I don't like it.

Hmm.

Door

Ah, excuse me. Marcelle?

I'm out of cigarettes.

There is one cartridge left.

- I like to have some in advance.

All right.

THANKS.

So, tell me about the book.

There's red everywhere.

- These are just my notes.

No, it's a very beautiful book.

- It moved me deeply.

- Sincerely.

But something is bothering you.

So, what's wrong?

- There's one chapter that bores me.

He was a liaison.

with your husband.

- It would be hypocritical not to talk about it.

But not what you are revealing.

Do you see what I'm talking about?

We need Yves Montand's agreement

Finally, his written agreement.

So, our legal department

to get him to sign.

Here.

- Is he going to sue me?

Of course not.

The rule of publishing,

But I lived through that story.

This is my life!

You have

He wrote a magnificent book.

Don't think about anything else.

Melancholic music

But I understand.

I'm going to ask him for permission.

- Which child?

There were photos.

Then, regarding the dates,

And I would have been the only one

You have to believe it.

- It was just a rumor.

She would have been happy

Why are you telling us this?

Ah yes, that's my life.

No, it's hers.

You'll say that's out of the question.

So.

- Otherwise, what?

What is this biography about?

You don't want something sincere?

Your memories. Excuse me, then.

"Montand, Signoret, she reveals everything."

With Marilyn in the medallion.

Don't you have anything else to say?

Is this one of the important moments?

- Yes, imagine that.

When you're in so much pain, you don't forget.

When the whole world knows,

And when the girl dies, well, then!

It sticks in your craw.

A lifetime.

Okay, let's go.

Don't pretend

You're not that stupid.

He will not

in the book, this chapter.

I had already decided to cut it.

Are you coming?

They are waiting for us.

Come on !

Sit down. Uh, François.

And Geneviève.

She sighs.

How are you ?

Yes.

What are we eating?

Marcelle !

Marcelle !

I'm going to seek support.

He is

This roast beef is overcooked.

It's best eaten rare!

No worries, it'll be fine anyway.

If it's overcooked, it's inedible.

What are you doing to us?

- Sit down, we don't care.

Yes, oh!

But we do care,

you roast beef.

What business is it of mine?

- Simone invited me.

So, you don't move.

Pardon ?

You're pissing me off!

There you go, you won!

The door slams.

The clock strikes.

Thank you, Marcelle.

Help yourself.

Thank you so much.

Actress?

Yes.

- Me too.

She doesn't care about me.

No, she loves you more than anything.

- Shut up, you don't know anything at all!

You see her on TV,

On Sunday,

and to give a lesson.

But that's not it, Simone Signoret.

Because she is suffering.

I'm not suffering

Going around in circles,

It's terrible.

She needs to stop drinking.

Stop drinking?

But she is an alcoholic.

Ask his daughter.

She's brilliant, Simone, brilliant!

Not great, horrible!

You cheat on her, it makes her mean.

We shouldn't rewrite history!

That's just how she is.

- Stop. When she was beautiful,

Leave her if you can't stand her anymore.

We're not leaving Simone Signoret.

Slight hubbub

- You eat here every day.

- Michel, I'll take two fried eggs.

- Wine right away.

- The dish of the day for me. Thank you.

So, how was the filming?

- Exasperated sigh

It's so annoying,

The little girl is getting on my nerves.

Well, look at that...

- Oh, listen, it's fine!

Do you think it's easy?

Everyone does it.

- But it doesn't work every time.

- Listen,

You have well-known parents.

If you succeed, we'll say

You're going to think it's my fault.

You need to find your place.

You have to let me have it.

It's about time, don't you think?

Slight hubbub

It's what ?

This is my book.

You're the first.

THANKS.

Hmm.

- The photo is good.

- Non.

Are you talking about me?

- I'm telling my life story.

So what?

- Anyway,

Why do you say that ?

Because you're never happy.

I have my reasons.

Exasperated sigh

- He, ho!

- I have reasons...

Not being happy?

I'm glad I invited you to lunch.

She sighs.

Exasperated sigh

What does Montand think about it?

He didn't read it, Montand.

- You say he spent his life

You're such a coward.

You're pissing me off!

How are you !

It's good.

You'll go buy it!

- Tell me, darling, I've read it.

Don't tell me you want to play that.

Well, yes. Why?

You're going to ruin your career.

My career?

- I don't know an actress

You have her right in front of you, the actress.

- By constantly playing old ladies,

- Old Couderc, the...

They're going to ask you to...

That'll give you an excuse

An old, fat, ugly whore?

That's how she's described.

- Already, fat and ugly,

But she is a survivor of Auschwitz.

- Well, if she's a survivor,

- End of discussion?

It's been years since I've had any

For good reason.

What does your agent say?

- My agent, my career, my image.

The problem with you,

- I can't read it anymore?

I receive half

Why are you asking for my opinion?

You don't hesitate to give yours

Even when I don't have any.

Listen, Simone.

This film will not be made.

And even if it happens, it won't work.

I'm saying this for your own good.

People aren't going to pay to go see

- Because that's what the film is.

Definitely,

- And there you go, it shouldn't move anymore.

I could have done it every day.

But me,

All the time, I want to be Mrs. Rosa.

- She sighs.

There's a knock.

- Yes ?

Ah, yes, come on, Moshe.

It's good.

It's magnificent.

The mole, right?

No, because I prefer not to.

Personally, I prefer it with.

Personally, I prefer it without.

Can you give us two minutes?

Of course.

Door

- Yes, no, you're right.

That wasn't a good idea.

Can we go? We're ready.

- I need a...

Thank you for accepting.

I know she's tough

but once it's in the box,

The rest will be child's play.

A slight laugh

Melancholic music

Can you leave me alone?

Take your time.

She sighs.

I can't breathe right now.

If I sneeze,

- And definitely not goose poop!

The color isn't great.

Uh, we'll find it, we'll find it.

Otherwise, we'll have it done professionally.

- Yes, but here...

Yes, not bad.

- A bit long.

- It's good.

Magalie.

It's not bad.

She comes

- in Canada?

- There's a knock.

- We're working here.

Ah.

Excuse me.

Hello ?

- Oh, thank you!

- I'm in the middle of trying things on.

- You were right,

They are ready, they are waiting for me.

I'm here and I'm looking at myself.

I see that it's not possible.

I can't believe it, I'm in disguise.

I can't go.

So, well...

I'm going to leave the movie.

I'll pay whatever it takes, fine.

They'll take another one.

- Where are you?

- Could you come?

You're training pinball.

Hello? Can you hear me?

If you accepted,

Your instinct spoke for you.

But my instinct,

- Me too.

Why didn't I listen to you?

- You told me not to do it.

You're the best.

You know that.

You will finish the week.

I swear to you, I'm telling you the truth.

And we're off to the ends of the earth,

In South America. That's it.

In Chile, for example.

She laughed.

She sniffs.

Come on, be brave.

Courage.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

- How are you ?

- without repetition.

- We're going to film.

How are you.

Silence.

Engine.

It's rolling.

The Life Ahead , 72 out of 1, first.

A slight laugh

Go.

She sighs.

Inch Allah, Momo.

I am going to die soon.

- Inch Allah, Mme Rosa.

We mustn't let them

I swear to you, as long as I'm here,

I won't let anyone take you there.

Madame Rosa,

Did I lie to you?

- Well, you told me

whereas I have 14.

- Because I was afraid

So, I made you younger.

You've always been my little man.

I've never loved anyone but you.

So, I was counting

And I was afraid

Do you understand?

Excuse me.

Cut.

No, but him!

You distracted me.

It's true.

But you're getting in my line of sight.

The assistant told me to stand there.

Okay, let's do it again.

It was good, wasn't it?

Hey, was it good?

- She was worried.

- Yes. You called me.

No, stop!

We can't do it again.

Doorbell

Ah, finally!

Television program

What did you do?

- I couldn't find a taxi.

Hi, François.

- Has it started?

They are going to announce them.

Take off your coat!

- Calm down. What's wrong with him?

Are you finished?

- He's annoying.

...best actress.

Brigitte Fossey

for The Children in the Closet .

Never in my life!

- Isabelle Huppert, The Lacemaker .

- Miou-Miou, tell him that I love him .

Delphine Seyrig, for Repérages .

Simone Signoret for The Life Before Us .

Cheers

The winner

East...

Embarrassed laughter

Life ahead .

Oh !

Stunned laughter

- Damn it!

If I had known, I would have gone!

Shit !

- Well, I never.

Simone Signoret then takes the stage.

- Thank you so much.

because I find

He laughed.

to make it myself,

with Moshe Mizrahi.

- Well, we have to celebrate this.

Not a word about me.

But I'm happy

"That they gave it to him."?

She didn't deserve it?

Yes, of course.

- Why do you say "give"?

People vote and we give.

Fantastic, that'll get her back on track.

You don't look it.

- What do I look like?

whose wife won,

- Why wouldn't I be happy?

- Yes, you seem to know.

You don't like it

that she comes back like that.

- Let her come back...

Yes, that we love him,

that it be respected, that it be read.

May the profession salute her.

Because you don't know how to share.

Nonsense, my poor thing.

- It's not getting any better.

and the profession.

Some are respected

by neither.

- All right.

- She's leaving, well, yes.

Catherine ?

Door

- What's going on?

She's jealous, that's all.

She's twisted, my stepdaughter.

I would have liked to prevent Simone

She was the one who wanted to stop.

I went to the set

I hugged her, saying:

Result !

Yeah, yeah.

Soft music

Are you sure you want to burn that?

- It's been so long

It becomes unbreathable.

- You're going to regret it.

- Oh no, it's worse.

Go ahead, burn it all down.

Doorbell

Door

- Hello Mrs.

Rustling

Oh, thank you very much.

Door

They're beautiful, aren't they?

Very.

- You didn't really think so, did you?

Since I've been here,

Hmm.

I'll go get the large vase.

Bye.

I love this suit. It looks great on you.

- You see, I made an effort.

Good evening.

Good evening.

Shall I take care of it for you?

THANKS.

- Good evening.

THANKS.

Are you waiting for someone?

Non.

Hey, it fell!

Plum,

In my day,

- There were a lot of people.

- We could have had dinner at Paul's.

That makes me happy.

Ah, well then,

in this case,

Where is Montand again?

He is in Poland.

Did he call you?

No, but he sent me flowers.

With a kind little note.

"I remember the first bouquet,

"That was yesterday"

"that we still have to share."

- Did you learn it by heart?

- It's pretty much the same

But it still touches me just as much.

Soft piano music

Happy birthday

Happy birthday

Happy birthday, Simone!

Happy birthday

Applause

- Bravo !

Come on, it's okay, it's okay.

cheerful hubbub

Happy birthday.

Happy birthday.

THANKS.

Sergio !

- Happy birthday.

- I so wish you would remember

- Happy days when we were friends

- In those days, life was better

And the sun was hotter than today.

Fallen leaves

I haven't forgotten

Fallen leaves

Memories and regrets too

And the north wind

The carriers

In the cold night of oblivion

You see, I haven't forgotten

The song you used to sing to me

It's a song

Who resembles us

You who loved me

I who loved you

Happy birthday,

my dear.

- Applause

Bravo !

Returning to Earth

We met

- Returning to Earth

On the railway line...

- There's nothing to be done, is there!

- Returning to Earth

On the railway line

Fleeing all around the Earth

Don't sing with me!

Don't look at me!

You're singing and you're getting yourself into it, there.

And you're putting me in there too.

And don't go up!

- You're forgetting everything...

"The house stopped."

Are you sure?

Well, yes, there.

Wait... without music.

Returning to Earth

- On the railway line

Fleeing all around the Earth

Fleeing from the winter

But we, on our railway

Riding after winter

And the house stopped

And spring has greeted us.

- Yes, that's right.

- After the "and", there is "winter".

And we crushed it.

Well yes, but... well yes.

That's because we have nothing.

- Yes.

- You need to have it in there.

- Well, yes.

Okay, see you in a week.

The holidays will be good.

Bélements

I've had it up to here,

My dear,

Marcelle, that's not possible.

Where did she put them?

Why don't I come to a thalassotherapy center?

I have nothing to do

I really need to rest.

I won't stop you from resting.

They are here.

I'm going, my darling.

I'm going to miss you.

Do I know her?

Who?

Oh !

- I'm stupid,

She clears her throat.

Ah yes, there you go, buy the newspapers.

Melancholic music

Door

She breathes a sigh of relief.

She moaned.

Click

Oh !

She breathes a sigh of relief.

How are you ?

It's okay, it's okay.

She moaned.

- I slipped.

She breathes a sigh of relief.

I slept so badly last night.

Do you need anything?

She sighs.

Door

Cicadas

- You're driving me crazy, you know?

We're both driving each other crazy.

Do you hear that?

When I hear the cicadas,

- Were you born in Italy?

In Tuscany.

I had a difficult childhood, you know.

You know,

I don't tell this to everyone.

- Ah good ?

Are you kidding me?

No way.

My role,

They were everywhere.

In the drawers,

And one day, the shot was fired.

And I blinded the dog.

It was gushing blood.

They were everywhere,

It was awful. Awful.

Is he dead?

Who?

- The dog?

He had a hole in his head.

But you know,

dog's blood,

It's dark, it's...

It's almost black.

Oh, that's horrible!

He laughed.

Does that make you laugh?

Yes, you did. You believed me.

- Well, yes!

- I believed you, you idiot!

You scared me.

- But you're so gullible!

I'm crazy about you.

I love you, you know.

Really.

- You never wanted to

A child?

A child,

It shouldn't be done without warning.

Don't worry.

- What's wrong with you?

Nothing.

Nothing.

Mom ?

Mom ?

Door

Soft music

- Oh, dear! That wasn't necessary.

- that she's dramatizing, Marcelle.

What happened?

Well, I don't know.

What do you mean, you don't know?

What did the doctor say?

- I might have something wrong with my gallbladder,

So, in the meantime,

rest.

But are you in pain?

Non.

Wouldn't you prefer some tea?

One does not preclude the other.

You're right.

Go make me some tea, go on.

Catherine ?

Come here.

I want to hug my daughter.

I love you very much.

Bell

Bells

Pierrot, always such an early bird!

It's already 10 a.m., Mr. Montand.

Carole ?

Sad music

But what do you want?

I wasn't going to tie it to a stake.

It's complicated, girls.

They don't want to fall in love

The rules have changed.

But she's the one who's right.

This story was going nowhere.

She spared me a breakup scene.

Another glass?

- Hein ?

Yes, yes, yes.

But Nadine, you already knew her?

Before filming.

- No, I met her

How long ago was that?

It must be ten years ago.

- But Jean-Louis was watching the film.

Well, yes, he was passing by.

It's terrible.

- He was deceiving her as if she were in the undergrowth.

She was unhappy.

Ah, my eldest son is back.

Wasn't he coming back next week?

And.

How are you, children?

Were your holidays good?

- Yes.

Because he was with a young woman.

It's hard to rest.

She might have been old,

- Here we go again.

So that the gentleman can come home earlier?

What would you say?

Did he leave, or did she get fed up?

Bad sign, Montand.

You're crazy, François?

- Yes ?

Did you call me or not?

- You called me.

- Yes, we called each other.

I drove like a maniac.

Don't blame me for wanting to go back

- and to find my wife again.

You, put your bag back in your trunk

That's crazy.

I work, I come home earlier

- Did you see?

You think I'm an idiot.

You were at La Colombe,

Sad music

Simone.

Simone.

The door slams.

She was nothing, that girl.

Oh, that's elegant.

- Simone !

I don't want to see or hear from you anymore.

- Nothing more.

That's what drives me crazy.

I should be on my knees.

But when I see you being mean,

- Do you want me to tell you something?

Yes, I was with a girl.

I have needs, you know.

You're only thinking about one thing,

How could I have put up with that?

There you go, we agree.

- I didn't say that.

Well, I do.

Note, I understand.

What do you understand?

It's not easy.

We go to bed with Casque d'Or,

I never said that.

- That's strange,

But Simone, living as a couple,

The correct sentence is:

"In a couple, there is one

Well, there you go.

Look at her, the one who is suffering.

You see, all this sorrow

By betraying me the first time

Look what you've done to me.

That's you, that's your work.

I trusted them.

I was strong.

I was beautiful.

Look at what's left of me.

Hein ?

All the filth,

And besides, it's not a pretty sight.

Why are you hurting yourself?

You're hurting us.

You're right.

Let's just say it's my fault.

She sighs.

Simone, I...

I ask for your forgiveness.

You know what? I'm going to stop.

I work too much.

Even for you, it's not easy.

- No, but can you hear yourself?

Do you think I'm jealous of your success?

But I did it for you.

Little singer, only good for fucking.

- Little singer?

I didn't complain.

Sad laughter

Poor fool.

I'm going to ask Serge

to take me back to Paris.

Material issues,

I don't care.

Calm down a bit, Simone.

There's no reason for us to break up.

I won't leave you.

You haven't stopped.

Yes, but I always came back.

I don't want to end my life without you.

And you don't want to

- Well, for me, anyway,

What do you mean, quickly resolved?

How so ?

- Are you hiding a trick from me?

- Simone.

- There's not much to say.

- I might have a health problem.

I felt a little faint.

We conducted analyses and...

And ?

Well, that's not good.

So.

And why didn't you tell me anything?

Further tests need to be done.

What are you waiting for?

I'm scared.

More Simone!

But Simone...

I am here.

I am here.

- But it's okay, right?

I... I'm not dying.

- I'm warning you,

Hein ?

I take my cigarettes.

Sad music

- Wait, let me tell you

It's the best.

At midnight, I am in front of the headquarters

Three cars are leaving.

And then, all of a sudden, right in front of me,

Roger Hanin.

- Well, yes, the brother-in-law.

He grabs me, makes me climb up

And we're going to Rue de Bièvre.

- At Mitterrand's

I find myself in the house

He laughed.

- Non !

What was he like?

Mitterrand? But calm.

What was funny was when the niece

he said to him:

"Would you like some herbal tea, uncle?"

No, but it's calm.

He didn't realize it.

What? That he was president?

Do you think... He waited so long for it.

We waited 25 years.

- I'll wait and see how it works in practice.

He's going to take on some communists.

Everything will change.

Yes. The left is in power, damn it!

- Mitterrand can sing

Instead of the communists,

- Nobody wants it anymore?

- It was delicious.

Are you going back on stage?

- Yes.

He's performing at the Olympia.

Then, a big tour.

- The big comeback.

But I'm a little scared.

Bob, how long has it been?

- At least ten years.

- Yes.

No, no.

Well, we'll see.

It's going to be okay, it's going to be okay.

Excuse me?

I'm going to take a short nap.

Melancholic music

The phone rings.

- Hello ?

She sighs.

- I'm thinking of you.

Wait, don't hang up.

They don't like the photo.

We need to do another session.

I'll call you back.

But when?

- I'll call you back.

Tone

Exasperated sigh

Light music

She breathes a sigh of relief.

Yves sings.

- Excuse me. Pardon, pardon.

La, la, la

Here she comes again

The little song

Oh no! Sorry, sorry.

You see, that's it.

When we add the cane

We're not going to get out of this!

He added a step for me

So, let's start again.

I'm a bit rusty.

- No, in perfect health.

Okay, let's start again.

So, well...

La, la, la...

Wait, excuse me, excuse me.

La, la, la

Here she comes again

The song...

I can't do it!

Because, really, I had it well,

You added that little step.

It throws off the music and the tempo.

Show me. How do I do it?

- La, la, la

Here she comes again

The little song

She had disappeared...

I understand, because right now...

He doesn't show everything.

But one fine day we find

- It's a triumph for this first

after 13 years of absence.

The room is on its feet.

- Coluche.

- It's almost over. Please sit down.

- Montand is backstage,

eagerly awaiting a callback.

Was it good?

- Ah, yes, it was magnificent.

Applause

Sad music

So, there,

Before, it was me.

But you're not going to see it?

"Children Who Love Each Other"

I don't know.

Children who love each other

Sad laughter

Against the gates of night

And the passers-by

They point at them

- When her hands draw

They are there for no one

And that's just their shadow

Who trembles in the night

Provoking the rage of passers-by

- After,

He's going to let himself be kissed

To preserve the magic of the moment.

Because he understood that, Montand.

The stars, they must not

They are elsewhere

She sighs.

Much further than the night

Much higher than the day

In the dazzling clarity

Door

- I'll get rid of you.

She is in the living room.

A clock is striking.

Hmm.

You look to be in good shape, by the way.

It's been like this since I've been in the water.

I don't even miss it anymore.

- I don't know how you did it,

You can drink, I don't mind.

- THANKS.

- Marcelle, a glass of white wine,

I'll bring it to you.

It's nice of you to come.

Bah !

Few make the trip.

Stop. That's not true, anyway.

- Ironic laughter

Did you see that, a little bit?

What a triumph!

The bastard! Two pages in Le Monde .

Thank you, I'll help myself.

THANKS.

He sighs.

- Did you see the photos in Paris Match ?

Well, there are three of them.

The first one is me,

The second one, with Edith Piaf.

They are in a convertible.

And the third...

Well, it's Marilyn.

When she looks at him

- with her...

She really put you through the wringer, that one.

I could have killed her.

I know, I've always said the opposite.

I pretended to be someone I wasn't.

Marilyn and the others.

She sighs.

The real Simone,

And to grow old, too.

It's awful to have been beautiful.

She was lucky, Marilyn.

She left before.

Lucky you...

No, you're right.

I can't blame him.

who sleeps alone, and even less

I also sleep alone.

- He breathes.

- Yes.

- Excuse me.

Aren't you doing more tests?

You are, you are, it is...

I'm going back to Paris tomorrow.

Ah, that's good.

Yes.

Not on the pavement

Slight hubbub

Ben, sit down.

What would you like to drink?

I don't know.

A glass of water.

Michel, a glass of water, please.

I admire you enormously.

Have you seen all my films?

- Shy laugh

You didn't have to.

- THANKS.

So, it seems

Yes.

You'll see, it's very pleasant.

Everyone knows each other,

It looks like Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

You are from Saint-Paul,

Is that it?

Hmm.

She sighs.

I'm sick.

They may say that things will get better,

- You shouldn't talk like that.

Yes, yes, we know. I know.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have come.

I wouldn't have asked to see you.

I would have gotten my husband back,

But this is different.

Because, Carole,

But you're surely the last one.

This is going to be tough for you.

His character, his demands.

You'll never measure up.

But how do you know?

Because Montand is afraid of getting old.

You're not going to make him any younger.

They seek their youth in us.

They can't find it.

They become bitter.

Sad music

He can be terrible, Montand.

- Little laugh

We'll have to hold on.

Why did you bring me here?

I don't know.

She laughed.

I don't know why I brought you here.

We don't always know

She sighs.

Door

I apologize for putting you through this.

Don't worry.

- I'm going to call the doctor, okay?

I'm going back to bed.

And do me a favor.

Empty all the bottles

We rush down a staircase.

Marcelle ?

Marcelle ?

- Marcelle !

- Call Montand,

Not too much, though.

He's a farmer, we mustn't let him...

There's a knock.

Remember this at home.

This is urgent.

Sad music

- There's a knock.

Door

Happy sigh

Horn

These things are handy.

What do you want to see? A movie?

There's "Les Choses de la vie " on channel 2.

- Yes, but it's sad.

Upbeat music

One.

- Hmm?

Film

- Tell me.

- There's something I'd like

And please don't lie to me.

Is it out of pity?

Well, yes.

Sick, half-blind.

Many would have left.

- And you, on the other hand,

- No. I'd kick you out.

Sad music

- Me too,

Have you ever thought about replacing me?

Oh, I'm not saying I didn't try.

So why didn't you leave?

I didn't have the courage.

He breathes.

Ah, well not.

Non.

Light laughter

There would have been nothing without you, Simone.

Love, it was only for you.

From the beginning.

You know that, right?

I will never leave you.

I will never leave you either.

Good night, my love.

Melancholic music

Subtitling: TransPerfect Media France