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You can talk.

Don't bottle it all up.

It helps. Tell me a story, your book, a movie...

Joseph Kessel, "The Tour of Misfortune."

Do you want to know what it's about?

It's set in August 1914.

Right at the start of the war.

It's about Richard,

who comes from a modest family.

And who... dreams of becoming a great lawyer.

He enrolls at the Sorbonne.

There, he meets Etienne, a very intelligent young man, just like him,

but from a very wealthy family.

They both enlist to fight in the war.

And when they come back, Etienne finds out

that his mother slept with Daniel, Richard's brother.

She's a woman neglected by her husband.

She turns to... young men like that to get a little of everything,

physical love and maternal love.

And... He already hated his mother, but now he hates her even more.

And one night, he kills his mother.

- Etienne? - Yeah.

So then, his father, Jean, when he finds out,

he asks Richard to defend his son.

Since Richard

was young, he dreamed of becoming a lawyer, he had the knowledge,

he had studied everything,

and he was the person who knew Etienne best.

They had fought in the war together.

At the time, it was the most talked-about case around.

Suddenly, Richard finds himself

in all the papers, everyone's talking about him.

And he becomes extremely sought after.

From his very modest life, he finds himself at big society events

with the wealthy.

He starts sleeping with women.

He kind of lost his way, you know?

Put Amin's plate in the car.

Then you can go.

- When you're done. - It looks amazing.

I'll make more tomorrow.

Thank you, sweetheart.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

We're closed.

- Closed? - Yes.

Closed?

Yes, it's closed.

- Really? - Yes.

The restaurants in Sète are closed.

But we always eat here.

You should have come a bit earlier.

- It's too late now. - No...

I know Dédé.

It's too late, sorry.

- Tony... - Tony's not here.

Where is the owner?

- Excuse me? - Uh... The owner.

- The owner? - She's busy.

You can call her. Please.

- Delinda? - Yes?

Customers want to eat. I told them it's impossible.

- They want to see you. - Tell them it's closed.

But it's the TV actress.

Jessica Patterson. And her husband.

Yeah...

Inch'Allah.

- She rolled 421 on both. - Twice.

That's for you.

Atika.

Go help Delinda in the kitchen.

Some customers just arrived.

She asked me to find you.

I'm busy with bookkeeping. Ask Camélia.

- We have customers. - Camélia, come help in the kitchen.

- No, we're going out. - We need to make couscous.

There's... what's her name? From "Embers of Passion."

Jessica Patterson. She's here with her husband.

- She's seated. - Who?

Jessica Patterson and her husband.

- Tell them to get lost. - I already told her.

- It's closed. - But she made a scene.

- Yell louder. - Go tell Delinda.

- This isn't America. - It's not happening.

You didn't go back to Los Angeles?

No, we're on vacation.

I thought you'd gone back.

No.

We're still here.

- Tony told me, Los Angeles. - Excuse me.

- Yes? - A whisky.

Yes. I'll bring that.

The girls won't.

- Excuse me? - Yes?

- Two whiskies, please. - She'll serve you.

Yes, yes, yes.

Look at this.

She'll get you your drinks.

And...

What do you call that?

- Brick. - Ah, brick.

And salad. Mechouia.

That's all there is.

Is that all?

This is just one entry.

Wait a minute.

Uh, a solution...

Just one minute.

Just a minute.

- We're going nowhere. - Thank you.

She is kind, warm, and pleasant.

She's good, but the other little one...

An argument with her boyfriend, I imagine.

Did she say her name?

I don't know.

- Excuse me. - Yes?

Uh, what's your name?

What's your name?

My name is what?

Yes, what.

Dany.

- Dany? - Yes.

Alright, Dany.

- Dany, an ashtray? - And you?

- Jack. - Jessica.

OK.

With ice.

Here you go.

And water, too.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

- And an ashtray. - Ashtray.

At our meal.

Forget about the meal.

HELLO.

Good evening.

Help!

Listen... Listen, look... We'll give them some slata mechouia.

OK.

I don't know if they're going to feed us.

Do you want spaghetti?

- Couscous too. - Yes, before the couscous.

We have a lot of patience.

You need it.

But she's really... I know, she eats well.

OK.

Thank you.

Oh right. I have Amin's plate in the car.

- What will Amin eat? - He often leaves his plate.

Go ahead, sweetheart.

She said I eat well?

Yes, she says you have a good appetite.

That's not a compliment.

For them, it's very good.

If you have a good appetite, it means you enjoy food.

That's all.

It bothers you when I eat too much.

Yes...

But you know why.

You must remain beautiful.

With Americans, a portion is like this.

- Yeah. - A whole portion like that?

A huge thing for one person.

Look at all that waste.

They're rich.

It'll be OK.

I'm starving.

No kidding.

You need to pay attention to your blood sugar.

It's up to you to pay attention to it.

Did you see?

She's not as pretty as on TV.

TV flatters you.

I was expecting more.

- She has the money. - That's for sure.

She's fine.

There's a lot of noise.

They are talking.

Pleased to meet you.

Me too.

Pretty girl.

- How's it going? - Good evening.

Camélia, pleased to meet you.

- Camélia. - Hello. Jack.

Pleased to meet you.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

- Atika. - Atika?

Camélia. Pleased to meet you.

- Good evening. - Jessica.

I know.

I adore you.

You are very beautiful, and a good actress.

Thank you for... the food.

- No problem. - Thank you very much.

Thank you.

Is it possible to get an autograph?

- Of course. - In the end...

I can do it now.

She signs them all the time.

- Dany? - Yes?

Water.

Yes.

You're right, they have food.

Bring some plates.

I know you love it.

"Put some more sauce on."

- Enjoy your meal. - Thank you.

If you need anything else...

- That's good. - We're here.

- Thank you very much. - You're welcome.

The spaghetti isn't bad.

Do you want more? This is just an appetizer.

I'm hungry.

I can eat that, the couscous and the bricks.

I'm hungry, leave me alone.

Did you see how she eats?

Keep it down.

Two spoonfuls and she finished it all.

That's not very star-like.

She's hungry.

- Disgusting. - She's wolfing it down.

She loves life.

- A change from models. - Yeah.

But she could eat more neatly.

She appreciates it.

They really enjoy life.

Good evening.

Pleased to meet you, I am Aimé.

Like "love" in English.

- Pleased to meet you. - Hi. Pleased to meet you.

- That's my sister. A great dancer. - Your brother?

If you hear about a dance show in Hollywood...

Dany?

Whisky, please.

Here!

Ah... Tada!

Couscous!

We're in a North African restaurant.

In The Embers of Passion.

You were incredible.

I don't have the words in English, but you were beautiful and amazing.

Thank you.

That's my husband, the tall one...

- Thank you very much. - It was very emotional.

- Bring the plate. - How's the fish?

- Oh, thank you. - Plate... plate... Yes, plate.

How many times have you been married?

- How many times? - Just once, thank God!

How long?

Many years.

And how many films have you made?

You did the series, and then...

Yes, four.

Four films, following the series.

It's a wonderful profession.

It could be.

Am I allowed hot couscous this time?

And you're not playing?

- No, I produce it. - Tony brings it cold.

That's my son.

- Your son? - Yes.

Is Tony your son?

- Yes. - Ah, OK.

And that's my nephew.

- Your nephew? - Yes.

So she's your sister?

No.

It's complicated.

It's a big family.

- And Amin? - I don't know Amin.

That's his son.

He wants to make films.

He writes.

Scenarios?

He also does photography.

He used to be a doctor.

Is he a doctor?

He studied medicine.

Now he is focusing on writing.

He gave up medicine for the movies.

You might be able to meet him.

Yes, of course.

I don't know.

They could meet.

Can you watch it for 10 minutes?

I can see it, yes.

I don't understand. Do you want me to read a script?

First you meet, then you can read his script.

What do you think?

Just 10 minutes.

You can pass...

Well, you've given us...

great service.

You opened your doors to us, you fed us.

We are very grateful, I will read his script.

We'll make you a giant couscous.

Okay, deal done.

A good deal.

And we'll offer you coffee.

- Tea or coffee. - Tea!

Do you see what you've done?

- I didn't do anything. - Yes, you did.

We could have gone shopping, but no, you wanted couscous.

- I have to read a script. - And I have all the couscous I can eat.

I need to read it.

- You can meet him. - I will.

and I will read the first ten pages.

To see.

I can't say no, they opened it for us.

You're not going to die from it.

No, of course not.

- Let's not run over the nice dog. - Move.

- Oh, Nadège! - Hey.

- How are you? - You too?

You good, pal?

- Good, Nadège? - Yes, and you?

How are you?

- You too? - On vacation?

- How's the little one? - Good, he's upstairs.

Alright.

- How are you, dear? - Yeah, you?

- Always working. - How are you, Kamel?

Yeah.

- Always. - We got your invitation.

- You got it? - The official invitation.

- Here we go. - They're lovely.

- The date is set. - The date is set.

- You must be stressed. - A little.

Oh yeah.

- You shouldn't be working. - No, I know, right?

Tell that to my father.

- How's Clément? - He's good, yeah.

- When is he coming? - In two weeks.

- Are you happy? - Well yeah.

She's always working.

Amin?

She needs to rest.

- She's getting married. - Congratulations.

She's not married anymore.

- She's at peace. - It's not a celebration.

We celebrate the wedding, not the divorce.

- Leave her alone. - She got rid of a burden.

The wedding is here?

- Yes, right here. - Really?

- You have a band? - Over there.

I've got one.

I'd be happy to bring them.

As long as he doesn't sing...

We didn't hire the other one.

- Don't worry, it's free. - Puts you right off, doesn't it.

- What makes you think... - It's free. - Come on, keep moving.

Why didn't Tony come?

We couldn't find him.

Why is your mother here?

She wanted to come.

It's been a long time since she came by.

So since you didn't reply, I called you.

I made arrangements.

For?

For Paris.

- And so... - Did you take another test?

- For what? - Are you sure, you're pregnant?

- Yes, I'm sure. - I took three tests.

- Ophélie! - Yes?

Did you see this label, how it's stuck on?

It's crooked.

Stop yelling at her.

- It's handmade, Dad. - Great!

Great answer!

She sighs.

I can't stop throwing up.

The other morning, my dad, I get up, I get up,

we were supposed to go to the market.

I started throwing up in my room.

My dad comes in.

"What's wrong?" I said: "Nothing."

I said I'd eaten at your place. Fish.

That it hadn't agreed with me.

You see, I said I was going to look for a dress.

That you were coming for your meeting with the producer.

We're staying 2 days.

And we sleep at your place.

You say you got a letter.

That you have to go.

I already mentioned the letter yesterday.

You can say that now.

- And I'm going to... - Does Tony know?

- That I'm going to have an abortion? - Yes, he knows.

- Does he know that I know? - No.

He thinks you're coming with me to get my dress.

That's what I said. Why? It doesn't change anything.

- Do you want to tell him? - No way.

He won't go with you?

No, he doesn't care.

He said:

"It's your body, you deal with it."

He didn't offer to come with me.

He figured: "There's Amin."

It's his job to come.

He should be the responsible one.

He had told me: "The day you get pregnant,

"I want you to keep it, it'll be beautiful.

"If it's a girl, she'll look like you.

"If it's a boy, he'll look like his dad."

I hope it's not a boy.

Do you want to keep it?

- No, I'm having an abortion. - I'm not keeping it.

What do you want me to do?

What do I say? Clément will kill himself.

If Tony stepped up, made it official, everyone would accept it.

But no. I'd be the family's shame.

If I keep it, it'll be abandoned.

It's already abandoned by its father.

My father would disown me.

I won't be like my sister.

Coming back with a baby and no husband.

That's pathetic, I won't do that.

The little one must have grown.

- Yes. - I haven't seen him in a while.

Every time, you tell me: "He's sleeping."

He wants to drive the tractor.

- Ophélie takes him along. - That's true.

He loves it, yeah.

Does he see his dad?

It's complicated.

You need to work something out.

He needs his dad. Even a bad one.

- Yeah... - Bad... - That's an understatement.

- But he's young too. - What can you do.

You see, my little Monique,

what you call love, love with a capital "L",

is a trap.

Oh yes it is.

A trap for the naive.

There is only desire.

And then, satisfaction.

That's all.

It feels so good.

Marie, my sister, Dany.

She's pretty, isn't she?

Mélinda, my cousin.

- Pleased to meet you. - Marie.

- Is there a family resemblance? - Between you?

Yeah, you look alike.

- Céline, a friend from Nice. - Hi.

Nice to meet you.

- Marie, nice to meet you. - Hi.

And Ophélie.

- Nice to meet you. - My best friend.

You don't mind if she has a drink?

Thank you.

Are you all from here?

- Yes. - All from Sète.

You're on vacation all year round.

- Exactly. - We work at the restaurant.

Yeah.

- Running a restaurant, is no vacation. - Yeah.

- And where are you from? - Paris.

What brings you here?

I'm on vacation with

my parents. We're staying at the Beach Center hotel.

- She's got it made. - Classy.

- How old are you? - 18.

- Legal age, all grown up. - She's young.

Just right.

- Are you all older? - Some of us.

Quite a bit older, yeah.

27 isn't much more.

That's almost 10 years.

- 8 years. - No, 9 years.

18, 27...

Hey, Nini does the same thing as you.

- What do you study? - Education.

- Me too. - What do you want to do?

I teach.

- Are you sure? - Yeah.

I recommended it.

You didn't recommend anything.

No, but I... He just told me

that he'd like me to do it.

She's very intelligent.

Are you from the Paris suburbs?

The near suburbs.

Do you know Amin Boumédiène?

He works at a brasserie.

No.

- Is he from there? - Porte d'Orléans.

No, not at all.

- No, you're not from there? - He's my cousin.

Is he from Paris?

He went there for school and he writes screenplays.

He's like Tony, a few years younger.

I see.

- He's not doing medicine anymore. - Oh.

- He's coming back here now. - I see.

- Now he's doing photography. - He writes too.

Yes, he writes too.

Is he your boyfriend?

No, not at all!

He's going to be my future boyfriend.

Not at all.

He's a childhood friend.

Like Aimé, Tony.

Like Kamel.

- The same group. - Yeah.

We should invite him to the restaurant.

- For sure. - To introduce him to auntie.

You'll see, there are great fresh products.

Farm products.

It's Ophélie's farm.

OK, you run a farm?

- Uh, my parents. - I see.

It's my parents' farm.

Do you work there a little or not at all?

- Quite a lot actually. - I work there.

There's cheese. Do you like it?

- Yeah. - Well, there you go.

From your place, your farm?

Oh, brilliant.

I'd love some.

Is there a knife?

Use your hands.

You know, around here, it's hands.

You don't flip the bread.

Thank you.

- Is it bad luck? - It was reserved for executioners.

Very good.

- Give me a piece. - Cheese?

That's the stronger one.

They have a lovely color.

- It's the end of season. - It's not...

- They're beautiful. - Thank you.

Big, red and everything...

Beach picnics, you've got the good stuff here.

Tell me about it.

- Do you have a boyfriend? - No.

- And you? - Yeah.

- More than a boyfriend. - Does he live here?

He's not here.

- Her future husband. - Really? When?

- In a month. - Congratulations, that's not far ahead.

He's my best friend.

- Is he here? - We've known him since we were kids.

My childhood friend.

Great.

- A big guy. - We call him Rambo.

He's a marine commando.

- Oh yeah. - Hence "Rambo."

What does that involve?

It's a special unit in the naval forces.

He goes on watch.

He's exposed to danger.

In a month, we might not even see him.

Hey!

It's the risks of the job.

They can deploy him from one day to the next?

Yeah. When he comes back, he stays a few months.

And then he leaves again.

You could come to the wedding, maybe.

In a month, I'll be back in school.

I'll buy you a train ticket.

Oh, that's kind.

We could go out, to see how you move.

I can tell you like to dance.

What I can tell is that she's calm and seems well-read.

And you'd go well with Amin.

You picked the right one.

She's not for you.

- She's great. - Who are you talking about?

Oh... You're the new girl?

So?

What are you doing with these two?

- Be careful. - Don't worry.

Your mother's looking for you everywhere.

You brought along a beautiful mermaid.

- How are you? - Uncle Kamel.

- Marie from Paris. - Pleased to meet you.

- Paris? That's two kisses. - Yes.

How are you?

Didn't my sister come?

Hmm, it's amazing.

Super fruity, sweet.

Just like you.

Are you sulking?

- What? - No.

It looks like you're sulking.

No.

I can feel it moving.

You can feel it moving?

It suits you, either way.

You're even sexier.

I'll come see you tonight.

- Hmm? - No.

- What do you want to do? - Do you want to go?

What?

- That's what we agreed. - I said: "Do what you want."

Well yes.

Whatever you want too.

If you want to keep it, fine.

- You're fine with it? - That's it?

- Not just fine... - What does that mean?

You keep it and just drop it?

- What? - You keep it and just settle here?

No, you keep it.

I'll take care of you both.

I promise.

How?

- I work. - I earn money.

You won't want for anything.

Will you come with us?

Yes, I'll come with you.

And you'll marry me?

If I marry you, is that good enough?

You get married, you go see Clément,

you go see my father, you tell them.

Both at the same time?

You start by seeing Clément.

I'll go see him and tell him.

Ophélie is in love with me, we have a child.

- And that's it. - Oh yeah?

I didn't tell you to say that.

Say: "I love Ophélie.

"I want to be with her. She's the woman of my life.

"I want to marry her."

Say that.

Right now, I'm getting married in a month.

Tell him to cancel his wedding, forget about his wife.

Go tell him that. For you.

You'd go well with Amin.

- Stop it with Amin. - He's taken.

I don't know how to handle him.

Doesn't it bother you to say that to him?

Isn't she jealous?

- I'm not jealous. - You don't want him?

Yes, he's my future fiancé.

But I'd rather he enjoys himself first.

I'd rather lend him to you.

- Oh, you're clever. - She has her plan.

She's written her own mektoub.

She's the one writing it.

No, I haven't written anything.

It's not me, it's the stars.

Like right now, for example, it's the moon.

It's in conjunction with Saturn and Uranus.

I'm Pisces with Pisces rising.

He's Capricorn with Pisces rising.

It's complicated, but it's all connected.

I know it's going to work out this way.

It's written. It's the mektoub.

- OK, fair enough. - So you know.

For now though, I'd rather it was you.

You go before me.

I have the right, but not for long.

What do you do?

Conservatory of music.

- Great. - Singing.

- You sing? - Oh yeah.

- There are artists in the family. - I can see that.

Yeah, exactly.

Dancing, singing... You should come here, if you like the sun.

I need to go back for school.

There's school here too, you know?

It's not all countryside.

There are more opportunities.

- For culture. - She's more cultured.

She knows a million things.

She's more in touch with nature.

Yeah, life, the sun, the beach, real nature.

It hasn't been this hot in Europe for years.

We're going back to Los Angeles to cool off.

There's my cousin!

- Hi, Tony. - I've got the couscous!

I'm coming.

Grab the bottles.

Like this? Ah, wait.

- Look at the pool. - Jessica's there.

- Have you seen her before? - Uh, no.

She's absolutely stunning.

Jessica!

- Is she hot? - She's hot.

I'm coming with you!

I have some couscous for you.

- Couscous? - Yes!

Tony, welcome!

Here's my cousin.

So,

- the famous Amin. - Pleased to meet you.

- Thank you for coming. - Where is Jess?

I filled it up, everything.

- I kept the change. - No, keep it.

Please. It's for you.

One.

Where is she going?

Honey, we have guests.

I've seen it, I'm coming.

Go help him, Tony.

Come meet my wife.

She's about to make her entrance. Look at that.

OK.

This is Jessica. Jessica, this is Amin.

- Salam aleikoum. - Aleikoum salam.

We're alike, aren't we?

He's cuter than you.

I assure you.

He is shy.

I see that.

She looks like a movie star.

You look like Omar Sharif.

Me too! I can be Omar Sharif.

I'm doing the accent, like this.

That's Montgomery Clift!

He has style.

Sit down. Let's eat couscous.

Do you want it now?

Tony...

Whisky and wine, too.

There are some right here.

I'll give you two.

Tony, we'd like some whisky, wine, beer...

Does Amin like whisky?

He said yes.

Do you want ice cubes or...?

With nothing? Dry?

That's the right choice.

I didn't say thank you...

Thank your mother for telling me about the script

and for asking me to read it.

He's great. Thank you to her.

- Welcome. - Thank you.

- I'll serve you. - You're taking too long.

- Are you a student? - Yes.

I started studying...

In the sauce.

To become a doctor.

You are slow.

Three years ago, but I stopped...

Your mother told us that you went to university to...

To study medicine.

Yes, medicine.

- To become a doctor. - And he gave it up...

Not all the fish!

Why not become a doctor? Have you changed your mind?

Yes, I don't know...

I think that's very brave.

Leaving medicine to become a screenwriter.

You believe in your talent.

Or you hated the idea of ​​being a doctor.

He didn't like blood.

You don't like blood?

You didn't know that before?

I knew that, that was the downside.

I want more sauce.

- Thank you, Tony. - You're welcome.

Too much, too much.

Just a little.

That's too much for Jess.

Alright. I'll be careful.

Your cousin is hungry.

Do you still like this food?

- Couscous? - Yes.

It's delicious today.

She did it especially for you.

Just the way you like it.

Especially for me.

You know, I was saying to Jess...

I receive approximately...

50 scenarios per week.

I have people who read them for me.

Often they say: "No, no, no, no, maybe."

No, no, no.

So I would say that out of the 50, about 48 get a no.

This is the first one I read myself, and it's the best.

I told him I had never read anything like it.

You told me a lot of things.

Tell me about the script.

Have you read it?

Sorry, I haven't read it.

Your mother told me a little about it.

I think it's science fiction.

What kind of science fiction?

I tried to imagine a future on Earth

where humans

have created robots that look like them.

They really look like humans, in appearance.

But they are programmed

to be better than them.

Are they like humanoids?

Yes? OK.

What else is going on?

It's about a man who meets a woman.

That interests me.

He is a man who...

He goes to the hospital and meets a nurse there.

They are attracted to each other, they fall in love.

Is the robot attracted to humans?

Yes.

And the man through the girl.

I know, but I'm asking him.

It's a love story.

The robot woman was simply programmed.

to imitate certain emotions, like a human.

So she doesn't fall in love at first.

But they live together, and...

That's not exactly what you were saying.

That's what's incredible.

That she performs the transformation from a human to a robot.

Because when a man dies,

which is incredible,

It's because she sheds a tear.

It's not just mechanical.

She is completely human.

Very beautiful, loving, caring.

That's its function.

That's why she's a nurse.

Sorry, my husband is monopolizing the conversation.

The man dies at the end of the story.

The robot feels emotions, but not in the usual way.

They are not copied or falsified.

I really like it!

You ruined everything, because it only happens at the end.

When she becomes human.

At that moment,

She develops a human soul.

thanks to love.

The soul is not given to anyone; it is born of pure love.

That's why humans.

They seek love to develop their souls.

Very romantic.

- Yes, it's great! - I love it.

Is this about a girl?

Did you have a girl in mind when you wrote it?

Not really.

Lots of girls?

I just used an abstract idea.

Does he have a lot of daughters?

I don't know.

- You don't know? - It's a secret.

- A secret? - This guy is a big secret.

Do you want to make a film about it in Europe?

A European film?

I understand, it's a bit of an art film...

But I think...

What would you say to doing with it...

A Hollywood film?

Wow!

- With a Hollywood actress. - You want to do it there?

Yes, I think that.

It's worth seeing, and Hollywood needs more auteur films.

Why not?

- A Hollywood art film. - That's contradictory...

Do you want to produce the film, Jack?

You want to produce?

Of course! I just think the title is long.

"The Essential Elements of the Principle of Existence."

- What is it? - We can shorten it.

Tell him the title.

It talks about the essential elements

of the principle of universal existence.

- You don't like it? - It's too long.

That's too long.

But I understand. It's supposed to be...

what humans need

to become better.

If it were a European film, the title would be great.

but I think it needs to be more universal.

Plus court.

We'll call her Robot Girl or something like that.

Yeah, "Robot Love".

- Robot Love? - I like the original title.

Excellent title, I like it.

We'll call it Robot Love.

Just a question. I don't care about the money, but...

How much does a scenario like that earn?

No, sorry.

No, that's a good question.

- Is he your agent? - Just wondering.

I would say approximately...

For this scenario, $200,000.

Maybe.

Perfect.

Do you approve?

Yes!

Cheers!

A toast to Robot Love.

Tu aimes Robot Love?

Robot Love.

- You sure? - Yes.

- In Arabic. - Bssaha.

- Bssaha. - Hamdoullah.

When we're done, you say: "Hamdoullah", like Hallelujah.

Hallelujah.

Hamdoullah.

I need to read the script now.

You haven't read it?

He's never read it? He must have faith in you.

I believe in my cousin.

When he was little, he used to write in small notebooks.

All that we were saying...

What did you write as a child?

- Sorry? - What did you write as a kid?

I was just writing down ideas,

stories...

A short film.

I saw it, it's very good. You could cry.

Did you really see it?

Did he achieve it?

- He directed it? - Yes!

He directed it, he also wants to be a director.

We don't care about the director.

The most important thing is you, the script.

Me, money, "cash".

And then the actress, the most important thing.

If you find the right girl for this role, this film will go everywhere.

And a good actor, like me.

- Do you want to play in it? - Yes, I can do it.

Look, I do a great De Niro impression.

We need to find you a co-writer.

I love your De Niro!

To help you rewrite the script.

Not to take away your script, just to help you.

Look at his De Niro!

Well imitated.

I can do Al Pacino, too.

Al Pacino?

Tony impersonates Al Pacino.

Who else are you imitating?

We'll put together a team, we'll find you accommodation.

Tony can come see you, drive you here and there...

- I can do Joe Pesci. - Joe Pesci?

With the sun.

He's a fucking muscleman.

It will never happen.

Why are you panicking?

I know this film.

I know it by heart.

- Me too. Raging Bull. - Do you know him?

Raging Bull?

He admitted it because I said so.

You know? With De Niro, Pesci.

And what is the actress's name?

Cathy Moriarty.

But the best are Joe Pesci and De Niro.

I love them in this film.

There's a scene I love,

the one where they talk and...

- They're fighting. - That's it!

Yes, that's my favorite scene.

I can do it!

I can show you that I deserve Los Angeles.

You will go through the casting process.

With my husband.

Do you want De Niro or Pesci?

I'm doing De Niro.

Okay, I'll do Pesci.

Go ahead.

Here we go?

- Go on? - OK.

Direct us, you might just make the film.

We'll find him a co-writer. It'll be good.

But he's a good director. He'll tell me if it's good.

Okay, let's go... Look!

Perhaps you'll direct him in your film.

Don't laugh, darling. Let's go.

Like that?

Perhaps a little more.

OK?

Smaller.

Hit me in the face.

What?

Hit me.

Forget about it.

Hit me. Give it your best shot.

Forget it, I won't do it.

Come on, we're always fighting. Hit me, go ahead.

No.

- Are you scared? - Scared of what?

Come on, don't be a wimp.

I'm not a faggot.

Are you scared or something? Come on, hit me...

Now you have to do it.

Hit me in the face.

Forget about it.

Come on, we're always fighting. Hit me, go ahead.

Forget it, I won't do it.

Don't be a coward.

I'm not a faggot.

Not like that anymore...

Yes, like that.

Again.

She is the best actress

for this role.

Jack!

Forget about it!

Yes, I am with you.

Forget it!

Joe, I told you to hit me, do it.

I won't do it.

I am your older brother and I am asking you.

I don't care if you get angry.

I won't do it.

I don't have gloves, should I hit you with the table?

- Use this. - What?

Jack!

Put this around your hand.

- How many times do I have to say it? - That's fine.

- Go ahead. - Do you want me to hit you?

With all your might. Send me to the ground, you fucking whore.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

Alright.

Stronger.

You hit like a wimp! Come on!

Harder.

Harder.

That's enough, what do you want?

You see what I was telling you.

I want to stop...

Oh...

Did you see that?

Are you a little girl?

Are you kidding me? A little girl?

That's enough.

- Louder! - No, you have wounds.

What are you trying to prove?

What is the goal?

- Well done! - Thank you.

- Well played. - Well played.

I loved it. So did he.

- You weren't even looking. - Yes, I was.

So you're including me in the film?

There's an abundance of talent here!

Don't you think it's good?

Are you saying that to be nice?

Did you like it?

Was that good?

Did you see that hit?

Amin loved it.

Me too.

Tony, bring back some wine.

- Do you want more wine? - Yes.

- Honey, would you like some wine? - Yes.

This is Tony's plate.

Would you like a cake before swimming?

No cakes!

Just a little.

- No cake. - Sorry.

I know, but they are lightweight.

Yeah, yeah...

You saw his talent.

She's on vacation here. She's having fun.

But when she's working,

She has total involvement, absolute concentration.

Do you see Jodie's role in Taxi Driver?

She refused.

Oh...

She didn't want to do it.

I really liked your Joe Pesci.

He's harder to make than De Niro.

- It's not easy. - No.

Huh?

Joe Pesci talks like this...

He moves like this.

It's clever, it's charming, it's magnificent.

It's going to be great.

This is going to be his big role. Your big film.

And you know what?

I bet there could be a second movie.

In the first film, the guy...

- What? - Look.

Je fais Aldo Maccione.

In the water?

At the same time!

My God, what talent!

Go on, go on.

He jumps doing his Maccione impression.

Listen, I know you want to keep the ending as it is.

When the guy dies,

We see her crying.

This is the end.

We understand that something has happened...

Jack!

She won't leave me alone.

It's a lifeline, darling.

Then, in the second one, we start with the guy

who wakes up and thinks it was just a dream.

Then he finds the girl again.

And in a way,

He realizes that she kept him alive.

He didn't want to, but she kept him alive.

He is grateful, but now the problem is...

The thing is, the girl is having trouble with her manufacturers.

They will put an end to its existence.

So for a while, he has to turn it off.

Yes, it will work.

It's his turn to trust her.

He's going to turn it off

and then turn it back on.

Okay, I trust you.

Do you like it?

I'm telling you.

I think we have a success on our hands.

It's strange seeing yourself like that.

That one is really beautiful.

There are two of me, like that.

- You like it? - Love it.

How do you do that?

I take a photo, I stand in the same spot, and take another one.

It's random. It worked with you.

- It worked with me? - Yeah, it worked.

That one too.

In this one, you remind me of Liv Ullmann, do you know her?

- No. - She's an actress.

She made films with Bergman.

I don't know her.

They made a film about a couple over 20 years.

They fight but keep staying together.

I think you look like her.

Oh yeah?

I look like an actress?

- Will you show me? - Yeah.

I'm going to show her to my parents.

I won't be able to print them before you leave.

Will you send them to me?

Yeah, leave me your address.

Will you bring them to me?

Come on, little one, come on.

He was outside, that one.

Should I put him here?

Are they sick?

They have mange.

Is it contagious?

- Are you treating them? - Of course.

I'm not going to let them die.

- You're trying to cure them? - I'm trying.

Did you call me?

No.

You called the house.

Yes, I called you about the money.

- The money? - For the abortion.

You think it's free?

I'll give it to you.

- Tonight. - And there are the tickets.

Mine and Amin's.

I'll take care of the tickets.

- No, just give me the money. - I'll handle tickets and payment.

That's why I called you.

That one's big, she's grown.

She's an adult.

I'm not touching them.

What? You go out, but don't let them out.

Just push them along.

Come on, sweetheart.

You should go out over there.

You think I'm going there as a tourist?

I'll have an abortion and buy my dress.

- You can take a break. - I've no time.

The next day, I'm back.

A night out at the Palace.

I'll be at the hospital.

I'm staying there overnight.

It's not a vacation.

Have you told Amin?

- No. Don't say anything to him. - I haven't told him.

- I'll bring it tonight. - How much?

1,000.

And I'll pay for the dress.

- Don't talk nonsense. - How much?

- Nothing, just pay for the abortion. - You owe me that much.

You'll have it tonight.

I'll even give you double.

I don't need you.

You never have any money.

I've been getting great tips.

- Why? - I'm with Jack Patterson.

- The producer. - I know who he is.

Yeah?

Did he tell you anything?

Amin? Yes, he told me.

He read his script.

He wants to take him to Los Angeles.

He wants to cast his wife, but Amin doesn't want to.

- She's an actress. - TV actress, not film.

It's not a big deal.

He'll be finished if he does that.

And on top of it, she's full of herself.

- Oh really? - Yes.

In the kitchen, she demanded couscous.

She kicked up a fuss to get in.

She eats like a pig.

She gets it everywhere.

She doesn't even look at Dany, she looks down on her.

"Serve me."

In the kitchen she tells her: "I'm hungry!"

In English, couldn't care less.

"I want couscous." Same old song.

You're all at her beck and call. You're reopening for her.

Thanks to them, we're going to make it!

Well, yeah.

He offered me something, just to me.

Set up a couscous place over there.

- Where? - In Los Angeles.

Oh yeah?

- There's a market. - There's nothing like it there.

I have a great idea. Like burgers.

We put a steak on top with some cheese.

Nice and big.

With a Coke. I'm going to buy a car.

You'll come with me, join me there.

What are you talking about?

Go there first, do your thing.

What do you want me to do?

- You seem tense. - No.

Oh, it's you.

- How are you, Mum? - Finally, you're home.

Yeah, I'm fine.

You still haven't stopped by.

You need to think about sleeping.

- I sleep. - Yeah, during the day.

You're supposed to sleep at night.

- Eat something. - No.

Yes, eat.

You're a mess right now, Amin.

One night out, fine. But this is too much.

Three nights I haven't seen you.

That's not true.

You didn't tell me about the producer.

- You met Mr. Patterson? - Yes.

What did he say?

Well...

we talked a bit about the script.

Did it go well?

- Yes. - How do you feel about it?

- I don't know, we'll see. - He's already read it.

Listen, Tony talks more than you do.

Everything he's told us.

He wants to take you to Los Angeles.

No, he just said that offhandedly.

Oh yeah?

So what did he say then?

That it was interesting, some things need to change.

It's just the beginning.

Change what?

He wants to change the ending.

The ending is sad, isn't it?

- That's why? - Yes, he said... I mean...

They could consider a sequel.

Since the character dies at the end...

He doesn't want him to die so they can make a sequel?

- He liked it. - I don't know.

When do you see him next?

Next time?

He's shooting in the US.

When he comes back, if I've made progress, we'll talk again.

You need to work, stop partying at night.

To have a clear head.

It's important. Your whole future could be at stake.

You never know.

Right?

And Paris, then?

How's that going?

You have a meeting with a producer?

We told you.

Two producers in a matter of days...

Not with a producer, but I have a meeting.

There we go.

I knew something wasn't right.

What does Ophélie have to do with it, showing up with her dress?

I told her I was going to Paris.

It was the opportunity.

Maybe they have a meeting.

Tony doesn't know we're going to Paris.

You're not going to get involved?

You don't cover for them?

No.

I'd hope not.

She could use you without you even knowing.

You're honest.

She can't tell you everything.

I'm keeping my eye on Tony.

You'll see before long.

He'll say: "I have to go "to Marseille." He'll say that to me.

Then I'll come straight to your place.

They'll both have to answer to me.

Mum, there's nothing going on.

- Of course. - Especially Tony, who talks too much.

He'd be capable of saying it.

He won't say everything, but he'll drop hints.

Who's going to take the blame?

If she's at your place? Who?

It'll fall on you.

And therefore on us.

It'll give them a nice little spot, her and Tony.

No it won't.

I received the wedding invitation.

So she's getting married.

Is it normal for them to still be carrying on?

Honestly, well done.

- At least you tried. - I tried.

- Dedicated to Nini. - You don't play pétanque.

- You throw one after another. - Gently.

I don't know how.

Yes you do, you just did it.

Come on, Nini, just a little push.

What a shot!

You have two shots, go ahead.

Go easy.

Every time she gives advice, she misses every shot.

- Very gently. - A little to the right.

Oh no... Let her take another turn.

I had two shots.

You smoke too much, sis.

Yeah, since Madagascar.

I missed it so much too.

- I didn't smoke. - Was the weather nice?

Yeah.

Summer there was amazing.

Did you take photos?

Yeah, a few.

But it's not Madagascar.

You've got to go there one day.

Amin, when are you coming to Madagascar?

That's what I was saying.

- Did you work there? - No.

Vacation. Two months.

Nini, this one's for you.

Nice one, that was terrible.

Hi, Ms. Patterson.

Amen!

One.

Are you hungry?

No, thank you.

No?

- Where is your cousin? - He's not here?

No, he was supposed to arrive an hour ago.

I can use your phone to call the restaurant.

No, it's coming.

He's always late.

Come on, sit down.

Do you want a drink?

- Sorry? - Do you want a drink?

No, thank you, that's fine.

Yes, have a drink.

Whatever you want.

J'ai lu ton scénario.

I really enjoyed it.

I wanted to talk to you about it.

- Good? - Yes.

I wanted to...

I'm hungry. Can you bring the couscous?

Do you want wine or something else?

No, it's fine, thank you.

- Sure? - Yes.

Thank you.

Some fish?

A little bit of fish.

I want the chili pepper.

And the sauce. I'll take care of the sauce, because...

No one ever puts in enough.

OK.

Where's my ashtray?

Jack didn't call you?

Just to tell you something.

Non.

He told you he wanted me to play...

Did he tell you?

Because that's all he talks to me about.

Your scenario and the role of the robot.

- Do you want couscous? - No, thank you.

Of course it does.

You can't refuse a little bit of couscous.

You must be tired of couscous.

- A little more? - No, I'm fine.

- Do you want some fish? - No, thank you.

No fish?

You don't eat meat?

Are you a vegetarian?

- Really? - Yes.

You don't like meat?

For what?

I think it's a source of conflict in the world.

Meat?

In France,

We use half of the cereal production,

just to feed the animals.

And for that, we use a lot of water.

You are very...

What is the word?

Innocent.

I saw it in your script too.

You have an idea, you want to help the world.

I don't know if we can change things, but...

Don't be shy.

You're right, I like it.

I know Jack told you

that I was going to play your robot.

I invited you to tell you that this will not be the case.

- OK. - OK?

I'm not going to play the robot.

You don't like the character?

No, I like the character.

It's just that...

It's a role I've played a lot.

You noticed.

The perfect girl.

Sublime.

Who falls in love.

I'm getting a little tired of this.

And the robots, they need to be in good shape.

They need to stay in shape.

I should lose a little weight.

That's why I don't want to, I like your script, but...

I don't want to put myself through that again.

Only for this one?

No, I don't want to play anymore, period. I want to stop.

Did you also make a short film?

You filmed it, directed it, wrote it, everything?

Yes.

Do you enjoy filmmaking?

I don't know, I tried with my short film.

I'm hesitating. I like taking photos and writing.

I'm not sure.

It's different

when it's all by yourself, and you're young and innocent.

You're trying to create something, without anyone else.

But you shouldn't be a director.

For what?

It's a difficult job.

If you're just a screenwriter,

You write your story, your vision to make the world a better place.

You entrust it to someone else and you stay out of it.

More.

If you realize,

You're inevitably caught up in all the chaos.

And the directors, there's nothing worse.

They're used to having their asses licked all the time.

It will corrupt you.

OK.

You will be a more pleasant person.

Do you have a lot of girlfriends?

- No. - No?

Yes, you have some.

You could be a director.

For what?

They're all like that.

They attract all the girls to them by flattering them.

You might be a director.

- I'm not like that. - Oh really?

I only have one girlfriend.

I think you're a bit like that.

Perhaps you should be a director.

All girls, like me, have to lick your ass all the time.

Stir the loaves.

Telling you what you want to hear.

No, it's not for me.

Oh yes.

Are you hoping for that?

Or do you not care? You like having girls at your feet.

They idolize you and you don't care.

I will...

wait to tell Jack.

Take another drink.

I'm telling you secrets right now.

- OK. - OK?

I'm telling you secrets.

Have a drink with me.

It's a big secret.

But I can trust you.

I am...

on the verge of divorce from Jack.

That doesn't surprise you.

I don't know.

I'm sorry.

No.

You don't have to be sorry.

I've been with Jack for a long time.

Almost my entire life.

She coughs. And...

He helped me all my life.

I don't know how to tell him. I'm going to run away and call him.

Leave a voicemail.

I really loved him, Jack.

I really loved that job.

Deeply.

But I was really young when I married him.

Like you.

Really naive.

I was looking for adventure and...

of sensation.

But it's not an adventure at all.

What do you think?

Drink! I'll let you in on some stuff.

I told you a secret, nobody knows I'm leaving Jack.

Not a single soul. This is going to cause a stir.

With the press, and everything.

He's going to go crazy, I don't even know how to tell him.

You have to keep it to yourself.

Yes.

- Don't tell him. - OK.

- OK? - Yes.

Cheers!

You have to drink when you toast.

Give me a hug.

I really appreciate you.

Really.

You're doing great.

One more hug.

Thank you so much.

Hey.

How are you?

- Good, you? - Yeah.

- Feeling good? - Yes. You too?

Still with your bike.

Ophélie's not here?

In the barn.

I'll stop by to see her.

- Your parents doing OK? - They're fine.

They're at the hospital with your aunt.

- No improvement? - Same as usual.

Same old.

- I hope she makes it to the wedding. - Me too.

- You'll be there? - Yes.

- You'd better be. - Yeah.

Will you take the photos?

If you don't have a photographer... No, we've been counting on you.

I'm on it.

- You're the best. - Deal.

And Paris, with Ophélie?

I need to check with her. If she has the time.

- And you'll take me. - For my next wedding.

If you want.

- Have you seen Jessica Patterson? - Yeah.

- And? - It went fine, we talked.

Just fine, or actually good?

- We had a good talk. - As for the producers... You're not sure?

It's because you're humble.

No, Tony brought up Los Angeles.

We haven't left yet.

Yeah.

- You OK? - Yeah, I'm good.

- The little one? - Good, she's sleeping.

I'm lucky, she sleeps all the time.

- Make the most of it. - Yeah.

Soon enough, she'll be under your feet.

Yeah, she's growing fast.

- If you stop by, you'll see. - Yeah, I'll check with Ophélie.

Bleating.

Come on, eat.

You OK?

- You OK? I'm coming. - I'm fine.

Come on, come on!

Did you sign?

He's back, your... producer?

- No, not yet. - Right...

Tony, apparently he's signing now.

- Oh really? - His couscous burger.

He promised him, apparently.

- You've got the tickets? - Yeah.

- You have them on you? - I picked them up this morning.

- How much were they? - 800 francs.

I'll give you the money.

- No, don't worry. - Yes you will.

It's not your place to pay.

What's wrong with the lambs?

One stillborn, the others have mange.

It'll do us good.

Away from all the worries.

- Do you want something to drink? - Sure.

- What, beer? - Yeah.

- It's nice to get away. - Don't say that.

We don't tell anyone when we're leaving.

We say we're going, not when.

Maybe I won't come back.

We leave, we never come back.

From Paris.

No? You didn't get return tickets.

- You're going to love it. - Maybe.

- What would I do there? - Whatever you want.

Sure, like a tourist, and then you get bored.

No, there's always something to do.

- Like what? - Whatever you want.

Just the restaurants alone.

What kinds of restaurants are there?

- Italian, Thai, Vietnamese. - We know those.

- Thai? - Yeah.

- Lebanese, Greek... - African, Indian... - Wow.

- Have you been? - Yeah.

Must be great.

We'll try them all.

- We have 3 days, we can do it. - OK.

Entire neighborhoods have their own style.

Whole communities.

You walk in, it's like a whole city.

You change countries with every street?

We're going to love it there.

- Out of a subway and you're in Africa. - Oh yeah?

Markets with fish you've never seen before.

The spices, the outfits...

That could be great.

I'm going to stay.

At your place.

I've got a place to crash. Right?

What?

- Too small? - You'll pay rent.

- How? - You get a job.

- You can't just... - What would I do? - There's no farm there.

You could teach.

- Teach what? - Agriculture.

- You see me as a teacher? - You could do it.

Me, teaching, with glasses, giving orders...

Yeah, a lecture hall, 300 students.

Oh, I can't!

- Future doctor. - No way!

And they all listen to you.

Listen to me?

I don't know how to teach. They can just come here.

They'll learn firsthand.

- The tickets, you have them? - Yeah.

- Keep them, if you want. - No.

Ophélie Boumédiène?

Why?

They asked me for a name... That works.

It suits her.

It's strange.

Hold on to them. I'll lose them.

I have your uncle's invitation.

Here.

Here, this too.

- Can you drop them off on your way? - If you want.

I'll drop them off.

- You don't seem excited. - About?

The wedding.

Yes I am, I'm happy.

I made my choice. That's just how it is.

No one forced me, right?

- I don't know. - No, of course not.

After that, we'll see where... life takes me.

I didn't expect to get pregnant.

I didn't think I'd get married, and now I'm getting married.

Maybe I'll end up divorcing.

Maybe I'll end up going to Los Angeles with you.

First, Paris.

- Hmm? - Yeah.

You never know.

Do you know what tomorrow holds?

We take it day by day.

I'll let you go.

- You're heading out? - Yeah.

- Don't you want another drink? - No.

Are you in a rush?

- I'm going. I need to mail this. - Are you in a rush?

Yes, please.

Abandon me like everyone else.

When will we see each other again?

Paris?

- Tomorrow evening? - Go on then.

Yeah, of course.

- Come on, get some rest. - One more kiss.

No, come on..

I know you want me to have the abortion.

Because it's not yours.

If you keep it, it'll be mine.

Oh yeah?

The tickets! You're going to lose them!

- No I won't! - Yes you will!

Put them somewhere safer!

- Do you want to keep them? - No, I'll lose them.

And then we won't go.

Don't worry.

How are you?

- My future bride, how are you? - And you?

You're not wearing shorts

- in front of your father. - No way.

Come have some of Céline's cake.

She's here?

- She put stuff in it. - Like what?

- Since it's Amin... you know. - That's ridiculous!

- She put a love potion in it? - Exactly.

- I don't want any. - Where's her son?

With Céline in the room.

You're leaving him with Céline?

- I hope you'll be there. - Yes, I'll come.

- I hope you're going to vote for me. - I don't know.

I vote for the best one.

- It'll be me. - If I'm only dancing for you.

For sure.

Who else would I dance for?

The others, I don't care about them.

Only for you.

You don't believe me?

- You say that to everyone. - What?

No, I only say it to you.

Why would I say it to everyone?

Céline?

- What are you two doing? - Are you ready?

You ready? Should we go?

- We're waiting for you. - I'm coming down.

Ready for tonight?

To judge the great dancers?

Let's go!

Get up, come on.

I'm going to say hello.

- Everyone's waiting for you. - Get a move on.

Did she tell you about her cake?

She got it all over my place.

- It's fine, I'll clean it up. - What?

- I'll clean it up. - You'd better.

Don't worry, I have the keys.

- Come on, let's go. - I'll catch up with you.

Come on, come with me.

- What about Amin? - He'll catch up.

Come on. Yes, come on!

You can change later.

Let's go, go.

Go!

Watch out!

At Clément's funeral.

- Stop it! - Apparently he stepped on a mine.

- You're unbelievable! - That's bad luck.

- We have a clear plan. - Yes.

- It's Clément. - Of course.

It's going to be great.

We're going to Paris. It'll help take the stress off.

The wedding, it's... Why is Amin seeing your wedding dress?

No, he's seeing the producer.

I'm picking up my dress. We're going at the same time.

- The producer. - After that, who knows.

Maybe there's a blonde in the picture.

Other than her.

- Kamel. - How are you? A kiss.

A kiss.

You've decided, you know what you want.

- Yes. - You've made your choice.

I'm in love, there's no... There's no doubt.

Soon he'll be retiring.

He's going to take over the farm.

- Are you happy? - Yes.

I hope everything goes smoothly.

That you're really going to Paris to unwind.

He's going to take me on a tour, it's my first time.

Versailles, the Eiffel Tower.

You'll show me everything.

It's the perfect chance.

You're going to have a great time.

We'll go out.

What should I make you to eat?

Seafood pasta?

Yes, yes.

- You'll eat them? - Yes.

My fridge is full of your plates.

Good luck, Mum.

- A kiss. - Bye, sweetheart.

Wait, let's take a photo.

- He's in good hands. - I won't leave him alone with her.

That's too much for your hands.

- So, the photo? - My nephew!

In his bed like that.

- And him? - He was watching her.

She served him right away as soon as he came down.

To tonight's competition!

To my wedding!

On three, we say: "Good luck, Clément!"

- Oh, come on! - 1, 2, 3!

Good luck, Clément!

- That's ridiculous! - Stop it!

Hey, he's my friend.

- To the wedding! - Of Ophélie and Clément!

Thank you!

- And my son? - He's never in the photos.

- I'm taking a photo. - Amin's not in it.

Hey, couscous world!

- Come on! - Couscous world!

To love!

To the wedding!

Cheers!

Come on, let's get out of here.

Let's dance a little, uncle.

Come on!

Put some music on!

- Have fun. - Not too much alcohol.

Are you dancing?

- What? - Are you dancing?

I'll give it a go, yeah.

Your mum put some pressure on me.

Don't worry.

- "Why with Amin?" - "He's seeing the producer."

"And why "are you going to Paris?"

"I've never been to Paris. It'll help me unwind.

"Amin is my childhood friend.

"It'll be nice, it's a weekend away.

"It's my bachelorette."

"I hope Tony won't be there."

I said: "No, not at all.

"You'll see, he'll be there. Not me."

Come on!

Are you getting ready?

Yeah, I'll catch up with you.

Are you getting ready to dance?

Yeah, I guess so.

You're going like that?

- Tonight? - No, to the club?

I don't know, we'll see.

- Don't forget the tickets. - Don't worry.

Let go of me, stop it!

Let go of me!

- What are you doing? - Come on, he doesn't like it.

He doesn't like it, he doesn't like it.

- Céline, come on! - 2 minutes.

- Come on! - 2 minutes, I'm coming!

- You'll catch up? - Yes.

- Sure? Promise? - Yes.

Give me a kiss.

See you later!

Go on, you heartbreaker!

See you later!

Later.

Stop... I saw you.

Later, hurry up.

Phone ringing.

Hello?

- Tony? - Are you coming by?

How are you?

- I'm with Jessica. - Where?

We have a surprise.

I speak French!

Yeah, French.

Uh... We have gift for you.

We have a gift for you.

- I can't. - I'm meeting the others at the bar.

Just come!

- Come! - It's a surprise.

Amin, come!

It's a date.

What date?

You have a meeting here.

Come pick me up.

- Get ready. - I'll come get you, let's go.

Come. Come on, I'll wait for you.

Engine roaring.

Let me talk to him.

Follow me, okay?

Jack...

Stop!

Slut!

Jack, you idiot, he's not armed!

He doesn't have a gun.

He's not threatening you.

Tony, it's going to be okay.

Tony, it's going to be OK.

He tried to kill me.

Calm down.

He targeted me!

Gunshot Scream.

Stop!

- Jack... - Jack, it's OK!

Stop! Stop it!

Jack!

- Jack! - Stop!

You're a believer and he's not even armed!

Jack, please!

Jack, you're aiming at me.

Stop!

You can shoot me.

You risk hurting him.

Stop, give me the gun!

Give me the gun!

Stop it! Gunshot.

Stop it, Jack!

Damn it!

Crying.

Jack, are you crazy?

You almost killed him!

Do you know what that feels like?

What if you deprived his family of him?

You don't care!

She coughs.

Oh my God...

Jessica cries.

Let's sit down and talk.

Come on, let's go.

OK...

OK...

She cries.

Tony!

We're going to talk.

Like adults.

Not like damn animals.

Tony!

Tony, get out of here.

Tony, can you hear me?

Yes!

We're going to talk now.

Okay, it's all over.

No more gunshots, no more weapon, nothing.

We're going to talk.

Tony!

Jack is calm, he has more weapons.

Let's have a drink.

No more madness.

Let's have a conversation, let's be civilized.

Sorry, Jack.

I didn't want to...

Tony, come have a drink. Sit down.

What the hell is going on?

- Jack screams. - Stop!

Gunshot.

Jessica cries.

Amin, what do we do?

Hold his head!

The head, the head.

Jessica screams.

Stay calm!

We need to get him to the hospital.

- I need sheets, Tony. - OK.

No! Jack!

It'll be OK.

Jack, are you okay? Squeeze my hand.

Jack?

- Jack? - Tony, move your ass!

Rip it, tear it in two.

- Are you OK, Jack? - Jack?

It's OK.

Go on, take it.

Jessica, take it!

Groans of effort.

OK.

OK.

Please!

Help!

What is this?

What's happening?

Magalie, the stretcher.

Was he attacked?

- Were you attacked? - No.

- Gently. - One, two, three.

Up we go. Jack screams.

Are you his wife, ma'am?

- Is it OK? - Yes, go on through.

Sit down, come with me.

Here. The lady, the lady.

They will do a good job.

- He... he's going to be fine. - OK?

- Are you alright, miss? - Yes, just...

- What's happening? - Something... I am cold.

- Can you help me? - So, shall we go?

Go ahead.

Is everything alright?

Alright. Yes.

Can you hear me, sir?

Do you understand?

Are you still in pain?

Lift your hips a little, sir.

Come on, let's lift him.

That's it, here we go.

Breathe, calm down.

Have some water.

Drink some water, breathe. I'm going to ask you some questions.

Is it her husband who left?

- Please go back to the waiting room. - Thank you.

- Take some deep breaths. - Some water.

I'm going to ask you some questions.

- Your full name. - Jessica.

- Last name? - Patterson.

Like the actress?

OK. Your husband has any...

- She speaks French? - A little.

Uh...

Does your husband have an illness?

No heart problems, nothing?

Is he taking any medication? No medication at all?

It's a gunshot wound.

Did you see the ball go out?

No, I didn't see it.

Just one shot.

He fired only one shot.

Alright.

I'll pass the information to my colleagues.

I'm going to tell them what I know and I'll be back.

Stay here.

Stay with her. Don't let her leave.

I'll tell them.

Ladies...

Please.

If you could take a seat. Thank you.

We'll call you.

No treatment, no surgery.

We're treating him as a full stomach.

And alcohol intoxication.

Accidental gunshot, single bullet from a gun in his pocket.

- No treatment. - He's not here?

Who gave you this information?

His wife.

The actress Jessica Patterson.

- Really? - She's the actress.

That's her husband.

Jessica Patterson.

In other circumstances, I'd have asked for an autograph.

Right now, that's not possible.

Mrs. Patterson...

Your husband is being taken care of.

I didn't recognize you.

Are you in shock?

Call someone to come clean this up.

We'll get you set up somewhere comfortable.

- Jessica? - Yes.

Your husband's condition is stable.

His life is not in danger.

The anesthesiologist is with him. All the staff are with him.

He's being taken care of.

- We're doing everything we can. - OK.

You need to calm down.

We'll get you set up somewhere else.

A security guard will go with you.

As soon as they have any news, they'll let you know.

What is it?

I'm going to go see how it goes.

And I will keep you informed.

I'll come and see if you're alright.

- We can't say anything. - He's a patient.

Patient privacy... Please.

There you go.

Sir, open your eyes.

Any news from Dr. Cohen?

Professor Cohen is needed in operating room 2 urgently.

He's in the OR.

We need to speed up, he's bleeding.

Please take a seat in the back.

Make yourself comfortable.

She cries.

Their relationship is strange.

That's putting it mildly.

She's shooting an American series, "Embers of Passion."

- She's well-known. - The fruit?

- "Embers of Passion." - Oh, I see.

It's very sentimental.

You might think it's sappy, but I love it.

It's completely cheesy.

No it's not!

Settle down.

Is he alright?

The doctor will come and talk to you.

- Do you need anything? - Water.

I'm going to make a call.

It's fine, go ahead, I'll stay here.

You're leaving.

You saved him.

I'll be back.

I love you, thank you.

Damn it...

Welcome to Macumba club.

Please leave a message.

Do you want to take the feet?

I'm coming.

Vanessa! We need help!

One... Is that good?

Wait, wait.

One, two, three.

The police are here.

Good evening.

We got a call.

- Can we see someone in charge? - Yes.

I'll get him.

- Which floor is it on? - 3rd.

Anyone who came down, please return to the waiting room.

Uh, good evening.

Is it serious? Is there an investigation?

We don't know.

Because they brought in the injured man.

Was he alone?

- With two others. - Two guys.

Two young men and a young woman.

Apparently she's an actress.

What did the young men look like?

They looked North African.

- Arab? - Arab, yes.

The nurse mentioned a third person.

- Do you understand me? - Yes.

- Did the alcohol get to you? - No.

Where did he go?

- Where did he go? - To park the car.

He had to leave.

What kind of vehicle?

A Jaguar.

- A Jaguar. - What is this man's name?

- Do you know him? - He's my younger cousin.

What's your cousin's name?

That's not important.

What's his name?

- Amin. - Last name?

Boumédiène.

What happened?

TN 34 from TI 300.

Following armed violence at the hospital, locate Mr. Amin Boumédiène.

He had a gun.

He wanted to show it to us, the whole thing.

And then,

he shot himself.

- That's nonsense. - No.

The man is between life and death.

Your story doesn't add up.

Yes, everyone's a bit drunk.

- Honestly... - He tried to shoot himself.

And then we tried to stop him, and he shot himself anyway.

It was an accident.

Yes, exactly.

- That doesn't add up. - Who tried to stop him?

- My cousin. - Not you?

No, I came after.

He was the first one.

I saw him grab it... Why did he do that?

Because he's drunk and he's crazy.

- Who are you? - A family friend.

I deliver food to them.

I've known them for years.

Yes, many years.

He's a family friend.

I've known them for 4 years, delivering food to them.

And tonight... And the signs of a fight?

- A friend... - The signs of a fight.

- That doesn't make sense. - You're talking too fast.

I don't understand. Too fast.

I don't speak English.

The signs of a fight, they don't match.

- This story stinks! - Fuck you!

The story stinks.

- No, I don't understand! - What's the truth?

Stop! Stop it!

- I don't understand. - Talk to him in French.

- He tried to shoot himself. - We stopped him.

- My cousin... - Where is he?

- No. - He left.

Why?

I'm American.

Translate.

Why isn't Amin here?

Because I told him to leave.

- I don't understand. - She told him to leave.

- Why? - I said... Because he helped me...

He's going to have to come explain himself.

He helped me... The only reason... my husband... is not dead,

is because of Amin. OK?

Tunisian restaurant, hello.

We're not available right now.

Amin!

Amin, bro!

How are you?

- I didn't recognize you. - I'm back from a mission.

Great to see you.

- How are things? - Good.

- And Ophélie? - She's doing well.

- You're back? - I'm surprising her.

She wrote me a whole bunch of letters.

You're working on screenplays?

Yeah, a bit, I'm writing.

- Paris, not too tough? - It's fine.

It's cold over there.

- A bit. - Colder than here.

Let me introduce my brothers-in-arms.

- Tony, have you heard from him? - He hangs around with us.

I can't wait to see Ophélie again.

Same for her.

- We were on patrol. - It was long.

Good to be back.

Was it not too tough?

It was long.

We weren't in the heart of the fighting.

We did aerial surveillance.

The Americans were more... more involved than us.

But anyway...

War is ugly.

Shall I introduce you?

- Hello. - Hi.

Amin, pleased to meet you.

He took the photos you were all drooling over.

Thanks, guys.

Without you, there's no wedding.

No problem.

I can count on him, he's solid.

Being with him feels like family again.

- He's my brother. - CHEERS!

She's more worried about you than about her husband.

Why does that matter?

Do you know that my husband could die?

And now you're asking me questions.

Kiss my ass.

What do you want to know?

What's going on?

She wants to know

what happened with her husband.

Why is she more worried...

Be quiet! Tell me how my husband is.

He's in good hands.

Dr. Cohen takes great care of him.

What is your relationship?

I want to know if my husband is okay.

- When is the doctor coming? - He's coming.

- She's my friend. - What kind of friend?

We laugh together, we dance.

Is there more to it than that?

I get the feeling there's something sexual going on.

If the judge doesn't believe you, this won't go well.

He might not tell the same story.

Your cousin hasn't confirmed your version.

Now, I want the truth.

Get a doctor to sedate her, she needs to calm down.

No. No.

Go away! Don't come back.

Calm down, Mrs. Patterson. We'll be back soon.

Don't come back!

Morgane, can we get some coffee?

I need the bathroom.

- Me too. - You stay here.

I need to pee.

Excuse me, please.

- I'll come with you. - No!

He was taken to the operating room.

Apparently, let's say... She seemed really distressed.

- It must be her father. The way... - Her husband. - It's her husband.

Oh, sorry.

She wasn't injured?

It's a settling of scores.

He had the gun in his pocket.

He shot himself in the groin.

I swear.

They're amputating his balls.

Jessica's guy is sterile, he's got no balls anymore?

He's missing one.

That's quite a scoop.

Can he still get an erection?

Of course.

Now I don't need to pee anymore.

Go!

Pretend I'm not here.

Please.

Shall I close the door?

Please.

- For your safety. - No, just go away!

I'll step aside.

Listen to me, you. You're going to tell me the truth.

A little delivery guy sleeping with the American woman.

Let him tell the truth. His story stinks.

You're going to get slapped.

- Did you do something? - No.

- The prosecutor is on his way. - I need to tell him.

I can find out if you fired.

Right now, you're feeding us bull.

Come on, let's cuff him.

Don't resist.

They saved his life.

If they'd arrived 5 minutes later... They saved him.

Exactly.

They were drunk.

They were having a party at theirs.

With friends of Jessica's no doubt.

They drank good wine.

That's why they chose our country.

For the quality of life.

France represents, especially for Americans...

Thank you.

Do you want to stay alone or can I stay with you?

You can stay.

- I can stay? - Alright.

Would you like to rest?