1 00:00:58,221 --> 00:00:59,256 Morning. 2 00:00:59,756 --> 00:01:01,258 You keep your word. 3 00:01:01,324 --> 00:01:03,126 I thought you weren't coming, 4 00:01:03,193 --> 00:01:07,531 as a continuation of your cruelties from the other day against me. 5 00:01:07,597 --> 00:01:09,266 I was lost. 6 00:01:09,332 --> 00:01:11,735 I'm back. Reason itself. 7 00:01:11,802 --> 00:01:13,503 Apology accepted. 8 00:01:13,570 --> 00:01:15,372 However, not really given. 9 00:01:15,439 --> 00:01:18,408 Hello, Paul. Let's see today after the children's room? 10 00:01:19,276 --> 00:01:21,244 Under guard. Yes. 11 00:01:22,512 --> 00:01:23,680 Exciting. 12 00:01:24,648 --> 00:01:26,149 Somehow unimaginable. 13 00:01:26,216 --> 00:01:29,553 This in here becomes a being, that walks and speaks. 14 00:01:29,719 --> 00:01:32,589 And also sings, dances, hunts and fucks. 15 00:01:33,223 --> 00:01:36,226 Rather read, write, is philosophic and charitable. 16 00:01:37,227 --> 00:01:40,664 -But he will be extraordinary. -We finally agree. 17 00:01:41,164 --> 00:01:44,201 It must be strange. A person in you. 18 00:01:44,668 --> 00:01:47,170 Do you ever think: "What if he has a knife?" 19 00:01:48,138 --> 00:01:49,339 Never. 20 00:01:51,208 --> 00:01:54,511 However, it is fulfilling with intense feelings of all kinds. 21 00:01:54,578 --> 00:01:57,681 This apricot fills me with intense feelings. 22 00:01:58,415 --> 00:02:02,619 Close your eyes and imagine you suck the most tender pussy. 23 00:02:03,587 --> 00:02:04,855 I 24 00:02:05,121 --> 00:02:06,590 I wouldn't do that. 25 00:02:06,656 --> 00:02:09,526 I'm late for my Diderot breakfast. 26 00:02:17,267 --> 00:02:21,638 THE SIZE* *AN OCCASIONALLY TRUE STORY. 27 00:02:21,705 --> 00:02:23,807 THE DEVIL'S MUSIC 28 00:02:24,207 --> 00:02:27,711 I believe we can create a great nation, 29 00:02:28,278 --> 00:02:29,813 which towers over France. 30 00:02:30,814 --> 00:02:32,549 We will have philosophers 31 00:02:33,350 --> 00:02:35,352 who boldly think the unthought, 32 00:02:35,418 --> 00:02:37,888 scientist, who discover the unimaginable. 33 00:02:38,655 --> 00:02:41,791 We have to learn from the best, that these countries have 34 00:02:41,858 --> 00:02:44,661 thus Russia on whose shoulders advances. 35 00:02:45,395 --> 00:02:49,466 So let's discuss the Diderot pamphlet, that everyone should read. 36 00:02:49,533 --> 00:02:51,268 First thoughts? 37 00:02:54,671 --> 00:02:56,506 We are rebuilding Russia, 38 00:02:56,573 --> 00:02:59,843 and these enlightened ideas shall fill you as I have. 39 00:03:00,443 --> 00:03:02,879 Because that is the breeding ground for our Russia. 40 00:03:03,380 --> 00:03:07,284 Do you have any ideas addressed in the pamphlet? 41 00:03:10,253 --> 00:03:12,222 -May I? -Naturally. 42 00:03:12,489 --> 00:03:14,724 Archbishop of the court, Basil. 43 00:03:14,791 --> 00:03:15,859 Wanker. 44 00:03:15,926 --> 00:03:17,327 He? 45 00:03:17,394 --> 00:03:18,495 She. 46 00:03:18,562 --> 00:03:20,630 Diderot doesn't care much for priests, 47 00:03:21,531 --> 00:03:24,501 but I forgive everyone who brings the truth. 48 00:03:24,935 --> 00:03:28,371 God, ideas, vodka 49 00:03:29,239 --> 00:03:30,607 all refresh the soul. 50 00:03:31,608 --> 00:03:32,876 Hussa! 51 00:03:32,943 --> 00:03:34,444 -Hussa! -Hussa! 52 00:03:34,511 --> 00:03:35,745 Hussa indeed. 53 00:03:35,812 --> 00:03:36,947 Who else? 54 00:03:44,588 --> 00:03:45,755 Raskolvi? 55 00:03:46,656 --> 00:03:47,958 Yes, fabulous. 56 00:03:48,425 --> 00:03:50,560 What exactly? 57 00:03:50,760 --> 00:03:53,897 The pamphlet. In general and in particular. 58 00:03:54,564 --> 00:03:56,766 Everyone has read it, right? 59 00:03:58,969 --> 00:04:01,972 Free discourse can be difficult. 60 00:04:06,543 --> 00:04:07,911 I have something. 61 00:04:07,978 --> 00:04:09,012 Oh yes? 62 00:04:09,279 --> 00:04:12,015 It is titled: "Thoughts of an Ex-Emperor". 63 00:04:12,315 --> 00:04:13,316 What's that supposed to mean? 64 00:04:13,383 --> 00:04:15,652 "As I am here in captivity, 65 00:04:15,819 --> 00:04:18,655 I often think about the farm and how much I love you. 66 00:04:19,422 --> 00:04:23,326 Who still remembers those? Pig and hazelnut orgy from 1756? 67 00:04:24,561 --> 00:04:28,832 The whole yard slept for days, slippery of pork fat and with empty nuts." 68 00:04:28,898 --> 00:04:31,968 -Shut him up. -They should share their thoughts. 69 00:04:32,035 --> 00:04:33,570 But not Peters... 70 00:04:33,637 --> 00:04:36,473 "I still remember how the flu was rampant at the court. 71 00:04:36,539 --> 00:04:40,377 I immediately ordered Fill each steamer bowl with whiskey. 72 00:04:40,577 --> 00:04:44,447 We enjoyed the illness and several babies were conceived." 73 00:04:44,881 --> 00:04:47,350 Thanks, Grigor. We continue. 74 00:04:47,417 --> 00:04:50,854 I thank you for freedom of expression, that you allowed. 75 00:04:51,488 --> 00:04:55,425 I will display some at court for your reading pleasure. 76 00:04:55,892 --> 00:04:58,795 -Hussa! Here’s to Catherine! -Hussa! 77 00:05:06,870 --> 00:05:08,672 Grigor. What was that about? 78 00:05:08,738 --> 00:05:11,941 I had no thoughts of my own, so... 79 00:05:12,008 --> 00:05:14,310 Make yourself some! Read Diderot. 80 00:05:14,377 --> 00:05:15,478 I will. 81 00:05:15,545 --> 00:05:17,347 Did Peter instigate you? 82 00:05:19,649 --> 00:05:22,452 Between you and me, he's suffering. He misses the farm. 83 00:05:22,519 --> 00:05:26,890 I thought it would be nice fun. I could report that the court was amused. 84 00:05:26,956 --> 00:05:31,061 It's good if they remember him and not the nightmare. 85 00:05:32,595 --> 00:05:34,798 I do not like that. Never do it again. 86 00:05:35,732 --> 00:05:39,436 -Understood. -You didn't go with Georgina? 87 00:05:41,638 --> 00:05:42,639 No. 88 00:05:42,706 --> 00:05:44,541 You were banished with her. 89 00:05:44,774 --> 00:05:48,044 I ask Your Highness to be allowed to stay. 90 00:05:48,111 --> 00:05:49,713 Do you want to stay? 91 00:05:50,480 --> 00:05:53,683 I... couldn't leave him. 92 00:05:55,051 --> 00:05:56,920 At least you know who you love. 93 00:05:59,823 --> 00:06:02,092 I don't understand it. 94 00:06:02,358 --> 00:06:05,762 Some people like it kinda good looking, 95 00:06:05,829 --> 00:06:09,065 with its symmetrical features, and deep brown eyes, 96 00:06:09,132 --> 00:06:12,535 but people will him I'm sure you'll see through it soon. 97 00:06:13,870 --> 00:06:14,971 Can you kill him? 98 00:06:15,038 --> 00:06:17,440 No. She would suspect me immediately. 99 00:06:17,841 --> 00:06:23,546 He seems like a simple guy, a piece in their much larger game. 100 00:06:24,748 --> 00:06:29,519 I know the look. Don't you dare to destroy my best friend. 101 00:06:29,586 --> 00:06:31,588 I thought I was your best friend. 102 00:06:31,654 --> 00:06:34,090 Are you too, which makes it very difficult for me. 103 00:06:34,157 --> 00:06:35,825 So think about me. 104 00:06:35,892 --> 00:06:39,129 She pushes me into a corner. You know I hate this. 105 00:06:39,395 --> 00:06:40,497 No, no. 106 00:06:41,131 --> 00:06:44,801 Yes, she is stubborn, but she is also brilliant. 107 00:06:44,868 --> 00:06:49,105 Work with her. She would listen to you more than Peter. 108 00:06:49,172 --> 00:06:52,008 Both of you loves boring conversations and books. 109 00:06:52,075 --> 00:06:54,611 -You would get along well. -Was that it? 110 00:06:54,677 --> 00:06:56,880 No! It would make me happy. 111 00:06:56,946 --> 00:06:59,649 That should be top priority be for everyone. 112 00:07:00,750 --> 00:07:02,519 I'm fed up. 113 00:07:03,920 --> 00:07:06,890 Rightly so. She treated you badly. 114 00:07:06,956 --> 00:07:08,758 Can we kill her now? 115 00:07:08,825 --> 00:07:10,026 We can't do that. 116 00:07:10,093 --> 00:07:12,929 Grigor read my pamphlet. Part one of my plan. 117 00:07:12,996 --> 00:07:15,198 -Part two is her death? -No, Arkady. 118 00:07:15,632 --> 00:07:19,202 Your failure is the first part, to help her with this is the second 119 00:07:19,502 --> 00:07:22,806 and a not dead Katharina the third one for me. 120 00:07:22,939 --> 00:07:25,775 -Are you even listening? -I'm sorry. 121 00:07:27,844 --> 00:07:29,679 The women got horny 122 00:07:29,746 --> 00:07:32,015 and the men hungry for power. 123 00:07:32,081 --> 00:07:35,819 -I bring fun. Good memory. -You win back the farm. 124 00:07:35,885 --> 00:07:38,054 I didn't lose the court, just the throne. 125 00:07:38,521 --> 00:07:41,090 And I haven't lost it, but awarded. 126 00:07:41,157 --> 00:07:43,526 What do you want to say? So far I hate it. 127 00:07:44,494 --> 00:07:45,728 Nothing, actually. 128 00:07:46,129 --> 00:07:48,898 Just that we have you have to be reinserted. 129 00:07:49,566 --> 00:07:51,467 The harsh punishment for you, 130 00:07:51,534 --> 00:07:55,939 the kicking, the locking up, the destruction of mommy, that's not possible! 131 00:07:56,206 --> 00:07:57,974 I'll tell you something strange. 132 00:07:58,208 --> 00:08:01,644 Your cold-bloodedness shows me how well we fit together. 133 00:08:02,045 --> 00:08:06,149 As they kicked me on me, I looked into her eyes, 134 00:08:06,216 --> 00:08:10,687 and the cold blue made me shiver, in a sexual way unknown to me. 135 00:08:13,823 --> 00:08:16,593 If you twitch, it disrupts the trajectory! 136 00:08:16,659 --> 00:08:17,727 That was your fault. 137 00:08:17,961 --> 00:08:18,962 Forgiveness. 138 00:08:19,963 --> 00:08:21,998 She locked me up like a convict. 139 00:08:22,065 --> 00:08:24,634 No one should have such power have about me. 140 00:08:25,001 --> 00:08:28,671 Unless I grant them during sex, like Georgina once did. 141 00:08:29,505 --> 00:08:32,909 She came to me wet as rain, and leaned over the desk. 142 00:08:32,976 --> 00:08:35,645 I fucked her so wildly that I got scared. 143 00:08:36,079 --> 00:08:39,249 And yet she whispered afterwards very quietly: "Thank you." 144 00:08:40,617 --> 00:08:43,686 It was very sweet. Do you miss her, Grigor? 145 00:08:43,987 --> 00:08:47,156 I do not know. I'm still engrossed in your story. 146 00:08:47,223 --> 00:08:48,625 Depends on the narrative style. 147 00:08:49,525 --> 00:08:51,060 Her party was a failure. 148 00:08:51,594 --> 00:08:54,230 I'll throw one. Everyone loved my parties 149 00:08:54,297 --> 00:08:56,699 -almost as much as me. -In any case. 150 00:08:56,799 --> 00:08:58,134 A wonderful plan, 151 00:08:58,201 --> 00:09:02,105 only slightly clouded by the fact your room arrest 152 00:09:02,171 --> 00:09:04,073 and that no one but us is allowed in. 153 00:09:04,140 --> 00:09:06,910 I share my visions no longer with you, 154 00:09:06,976 --> 00:09:09,979 if your picky argues about little things. 155 00:09:13,216 --> 00:09:16,819 Your meeting with the Ottoman ambassador will… 156 00:09:18,054 --> 00:09:20,990 It's bizarre talking to you, when you lie down. 157 00:09:21,057 --> 00:09:24,260 It's bizarre when your lungs... from an intruder 158 00:09:24,327 --> 00:09:27,263 like an accordion is pressed into the throat. 159 00:09:28,564 --> 00:09:32,001 So we all have to prepare for bizarre circumstances. 160 00:09:32,635 --> 00:09:34,938 Ambassador Sunduk arrives today. 161 00:09:35,038 --> 00:09:37,674 What stinks in here, damn it? 162 00:09:37,874 --> 00:09:41,744 Leeches to the pressure on her pelvis to relieve. 163 00:09:42,211 --> 00:09:45,248 Oh, of course. Forgiveness. 164 00:09:45,949 --> 00:09:49,118 I appreciate it, that everyone is so uncompromising 165 00:09:49,185 --> 00:09:51,688 adapt to such a difficult situation, 166 00:09:51,754 --> 00:09:53,256 for whole minutes a day. 167 00:09:53,323 --> 00:09:54,857 Earth? 168 00:09:54,924 --> 00:09:55,992 Yes. 169 00:09:59,062 --> 00:10:01,965 The Ottomans never accept that you lead Russia. 170 00:10:02,966 --> 00:10:05,335 For them, a woman belongs on a man's face. 171 00:10:05,601 --> 00:10:09,305 Incorrect. For her it is cunnilingus a mortal sin: the "devil's feast". 172 00:10:09,706 --> 00:10:13,910 And yet, of course, it is a pleasure at any time of day or night. 173 00:10:14,877 --> 00:10:16,846 The ambassador meets me 174 00:10:16,913 --> 00:10:19,749 and will love my charm, like everyone else. 175 00:10:19,816 --> 00:10:22,819 Exactly. Sunduk is a worldly man. 176 00:10:22,885 --> 00:10:26,322 He speaks seven languages. A legend among diplomats. 177 00:10:26,389 --> 00:10:28,958 This whole meeting is pointless. 178 00:10:29,025 --> 00:10:30,827 Since you came to power, 179 00:10:30,893 --> 00:10:33,997 invade the Ottomans into our border regions. 180 00:10:34,897 --> 00:10:37,266 Let's attack first and show strength. 181 00:10:38,234 --> 00:10:41,070 Or I show intelligence and reason, 182 00:10:41,137 --> 00:10:44,941 and show what good friends our empires could be. 183 00:10:45,274 --> 00:10:50,146 Our higher goals, Welementow. War is not one of them. 184 00:10:50,213 --> 00:10:51,280 Indeed. 185 00:10:51,647 --> 00:10:54,050 A memory, which you definitely don't need: 186 00:10:54,117 --> 00:10:59,022 It's about giving the Ottomans a facade to show stability and reason. 187 00:10:59,722 --> 00:11:02,992 Of course Welementow and I will be there to relieve the burden. 188 00:11:04,293 --> 00:11:08,264 You are a blossom that has never been grew in this garden. 189 00:11:08,664 --> 00:11:14,370 You don't have to distort your shine, to impress a blind man. 190 00:11:14,437 --> 00:11:16,272 Are you ready, Elisabeth? 191 00:11:16,372 --> 00:11:19,742 We don't have to impress except by attack. 192 00:11:20,076 --> 00:11:22,678 With a plan of such elegance and violence, 193 00:11:22,979 --> 00:11:25,815 they will cry over their folly, to spur me on. 194 00:11:26,883 --> 00:11:31,687 -Do you suck a nail? -Yes. There's nothing shameful about that. 195 00:11:32,288 --> 00:11:35,391 True, because the feeling of shame could be passed on to the baby. 196 00:11:36,125 --> 00:11:38,161 -I met the Sultan once. -Yes? 197 00:11:38,227 --> 00:11:39,862 We're in a meeting. 198 00:11:40,029 --> 00:11:42,231 This is a great story, but... 199 00:11:42,298 --> 00:11:45,902 Peter the Great took me to meet with in Constantinople. 200 00:11:46,736 --> 00:11:50,039 One evening at dinner Peter the Great was not in the room. 201 00:11:50,373 --> 00:11:54,310 I reached for a piece of cake, and the Sultan took my hand, 202 00:11:55,044 --> 00:11:58,281 bit down hard and spat in my face. 203 00:11:59,015 --> 00:12:03,719 He said a strange word, which probably means “pig bitch”. 204 00:12:04,020 --> 00:12:06,022 Pig bitch? Seriously? 205 00:12:06,089 --> 00:12:10,259 Apparently the women first received cake, when the horses were full. 206 00:12:10,326 --> 00:12:13,129 That's their culture. Men determine. 207 00:12:13,763 --> 00:12:16,833 Therefore, it is best when I lead the negotiations. 208 00:12:18,334 --> 00:12:20,103 I have a better idea. 209 00:12:21,037 --> 00:12:23,773 Bad idea. This is an insult to them. 210 00:12:24,307 --> 00:12:29,078 -If it causes war, I'm for it. -What a surprising point of view for you. 211 00:12:53,336 --> 00:12:54,337 Ambassador Sunduk. 212 00:12:54,971 --> 00:12:58,040 Empress. It's my honor to get to know you. 213 00:13:05,481 --> 00:13:08,217 -I'm confused. -That my advisors are women? 214 00:13:08,451 --> 00:13:10,219 Yes, that it's not Orlo. 215 00:13:10,453 --> 00:13:12,955 I still have an important role here. 216 00:13:13,022 --> 00:13:15,358 It's a strange seating arrangement. 217 00:13:16,092 --> 00:13:18,027 It's almost an insult... 218 00:13:19,028 --> 00:13:21,364 ...this arrangement. 219 00:13:21,931 --> 00:13:23,866 Oh yes? We like them. 220 00:13:24,233 --> 00:13:28,471 God is everywhere. The church There is no offense on the sidelines. 221 00:13:29,872 --> 00:13:33,376 Diplomacy is the art of neutral dealings, 222 00:13:34,810 --> 00:13:39,215 of sensitivity towards the feelings of others... 223 00:13:40,583 --> 00:13:42,351 ...to facilitate relationships. 224 00:13:44,020 --> 00:13:46,989 -Thanks for the explanation. -I already knew that. 225 00:13:47,390 --> 00:13:50,493 I see diplomacy as a clearing out of old prejudices, 226 00:13:50,993 --> 00:13:55,331 so that new understanding emerges can between our great empires. 227 00:13:55,398 --> 00:13:57,133 That's my view. 228 00:13:57,867 --> 00:14:01,337 The Ottoman attacks on our border regions end immediately. 229 00:14:01,404 --> 00:14:06,008 Local warlords. Neither can the Sultan nor I do anything. 230 00:14:06,175 --> 00:14:11,514 You know how it is, a big one to lead an empire. splinter groups. 231 00:14:11,581 --> 00:14:15,117 The looting could be interpreted as acts of war. 232 00:14:15,184 --> 00:14:16,619 It's hardly that bad. 233 00:14:16,886 --> 00:14:18,454 You don't live in the villages, do you? 234 00:14:18,521 --> 00:14:21,557 Vlementov. Warmongering, no doubt. 235 00:14:21,624 --> 00:14:25,061 -In defense of Russia. -After the debacle in Sweden? 236 00:14:26,195 --> 00:14:29,966 The Sultan is certainly strong enough to keep its regions under control. 237 00:14:30,032 --> 00:14:32,435 A woman doubts her power of the Sultan? 238 00:14:32,501 --> 00:14:36,606 Our Empress is very perceptive. He should realize that. 239 00:14:36,872 --> 00:14:38,140 Indeed. 240 00:14:39,909 --> 00:14:46,082 The Sultan has a gift for the baby. We know about your love for horses. 241 00:14:46,582 --> 00:14:48,618 -How dare you! -Insolence! 242 00:14:58,060 --> 00:15:02,131 Thank you very much. What a thoughtful gift. 243 00:15:02,198 --> 00:15:05,167 How beautiful a German with a sense of humor. 244 00:15:05,234 --> 00:15:06,602 I see myself as Russian. 245 00:15:07,069 --> 00:15:11,173 And always ready, instead of angry to find the path of peace. 246 00:15:11,407 --> 00:15:14,610 Unusual, both for Russians as well as for Germans, 247 00:15:15,077 --> 00:15:18,681 but you seem an exquisite anomaly in all categories. 248 00:15:18,948 --> 00:15:22,952 God gave us a leader that cannot be categorized. 249 00:15:23,019 --> 00:15:26,188 Oh, Erzi! I had completely forgotten you were there. 250 00:15:26,255 --> 00:15:27,423 So far away. 251 00:15:28,157 --> 00:15:30,059 Will you have dinner with me? 252 00:15:30,192 --> 00:15:31,394 With pleasure. 253 00:15:33,062 --> 00:15:34,597 A feast is prepared. 254 00:15:34,664 --> 00:15:37,633 Anchovies, fried, grilled, baked, in soup, 255 00:15:37,700 --> 00:15:43,339 stewed, steamed, smoked, salted, 27 types of pilaf and ashure for dessert. 256 00:15:43,572 --> 00:15:44,674 What a treat. 257 00:15:45,041 --> 00:15:47,710 Delicacies of my country prepared by foreigners. 258 00:15:48,577 --> 00:15:49,578 Thanks, Orlo. 259 00:15:50,513 --> 00:15:54,250 I assume that's just me and the Empress attend. 260 00:15:55,951 --> 00:15:57,086 Naturally. 261 00:16:07,163 --> 00:16:08,264 He likes me, Orlo. 262 00:16:08,464 --> 00:16:10,966 A deal is possible, don't you think? 263 00:16:11,033 --> 00:16:15,237 -Yes. This is damn annoying. -We definitely offended him. 264 00:16:15,304 --> 00:16:17,473 I think he's too smart for that. 265 00:16:19,442 --> 00:16:21,344 Empress, in a word? 266 00:16:21,644 --> 00:16:23,746 All right. My word is no. 267 00:16:24,146 --> 00:16:27,083 It starts well. I forgot something in the hall. 268 00:16:27,249 --> 00:16:29,752 I want mine don't make up an excuse. 269 00:16:30,019 --> 00:16:32,555 Empress, what stable leadership. 270 00:16:32,621 --> 00:16:36,092 Your dealings with the ambassador was a diplomacy lesson. 271 00:16:36,158 --> 00:16:37,326 What do you want? 272 00:16:37,760 --> 00:16:39,061 Because of Basil. 273 00:16:40,162 --> 00:16:42,631 -He will stay here. -Yes, of course. 274 00:16:43,065 --> 00:16:45,267 And I'm thrilled that he works with us. 275 00:16:45,534 --> 00:16:46,602 What? 276 00:16:46,669 --> 00:16:48,304 I have little time. 277 00:16:48,371 --> 00:16:50,306 Although his presence was a shock, 278 00:16:50,373 --> 00:16:54,043 I would like my vision share with him for the church. 279 00:16:54,777 --> 00:16:56,579 What are you playing here, Erzi? 280 00:16:57,012 --> 00:16:58,180 I don't play. 281 00:16:58,614 --> 00:17:01,283 I'm just reevaluating. 282 00:17:01,717 --> 00:17:03,719 This conflict is stressful. 283 00:17:03,786 --> 00:17:06,689 I'm afraid he leads Russia into darkness. 284 00:17:07,089 --> 00:17:08,758 And you to an early death. 285 00:17:09,258 --> 00:17:12,061 And Marial says we can sort this out. 286 00:17:12,128 --> 00:17:14,397 Uncharacteristically optimistic for her. 287 00:17:14,563 --> 00:17:18,467 Isn't it a sign that we are both her closest friends? 288 00:17:19,402 --> 00:17:20,770 I don't think so. 289 00:17:21,137 --> 00:17:24,140 Marial also likes to eat Sheep brains in cream. 290 00:17:24,240 --> 00:17:27,710 Sometimes I have to give her check out their bad taste. 291 00:17:28,310 --> 00:17:32,381 I extend my hand in friendship. I don't want to clench it into a fist. 292 00:17:32,648 --> 00:17:34,083 Is that a threat? 293 00:17:34,150 --> 00:17:37,486 A desperate appeal for peace between us. 294 00:17:37,553 --> 00:17:39,088 Funny. 295 00:17:55,237 --> 00:17:56,372 Thunderstorm. 296 00:17:56,439 --> 00:17:57,540 And how. 297 00:17:59,341 --> 00:18:03,479 Honestly, I'm interested in you a little surprised. I have… 298 00:18:03,546 --> 00:18:05,781 Shot my husband in the head? 299 00:18:07,249 --> 00:18:08,284 Yes. 300 00:18:08,350 --> 00:18:09,685 It's strange 301 00:18:09,785 --> 00:18:13,422 but I've been dreaming about it ever since constantly fucking you. 302 00:18:13,856 --> 00:18:15,458 A strange sadness. 303 00:18:15,524 --> 00:18:18,694 Anger at my idiot husband, because he allowed himself to be killed. 304 00:18:18,794 --> 00:18:20,429 I decided to give in. 305 00:18:20,796 --> 00:18:22,398 Understand. 306 00:18:23,165 --> 00:18:24,800 Well, I'm grateful. 307 00:18:25,734 --> 00:18:29,238 -You are… -Beautiful, and good in bed. I know. 308 00:18:30,439 --> 00:18:31,507 Exactly. 309 00:18:32,808 --> 00:18:36,879 It's a new day for all of us, a whole new farm. 310 00:18:37,580 --> 00:18:41,150 -What is it like to work for them? -She is unique. 311 00:18:41,517 --> 00:18:45,554 She's just a woman and fights less often than others, 312 00:18:46,422 --> 00:18:48,724 but I salute her brilliance. 313 00:18:48,791 --> 00:18:52,862 My husband said you were brilliant, and constantly thwarted by Peter. 314 00:18:53,562 --> 00:18:55,531 I hope you have a clear path now. 315 00:18:55,631 --> 00:18:59,702 -The Ottomans would be formidable. -We are at war with the Ottomans? 316 00:19:00,536 --> 00:19:01,837 No no. 317 00:19:01,904 --> 00:19:03,472 Take care of your pretty... 318 00:19:03,539 --> 00:19:06,242 Don't pat my hands. I'm not a dog. 319 00:19:06,675 --> 00:19:09,678 Are we at war now? You owe me one. 320 00:19:09,745 --> 00:19:14,750 -You killed my husband, bastard. -What kind of storm is that? 321 00:19:15,751 --> 00:19:18,821 We met today the Ottoman ambassador. Wanker. 322 00:19:19,555 --> 00:19:21,624 I think she has it in her hand, 323 00:19:22,858 --> 00:19:24,326 but it's hanging in the balance. 324 00:19:24,660 --> 00:19:26,161 Indeed. 325 00:19:33,569 --> 00:19:36,205 One day I'll fry the thing in garlic butter. 326 00:19:36,372 --> 00:19:39,174 Are we ready soon? I still have a lot to do. 327 00:19:39,341 --> 00:19:41,343 You seem overstimulated. 328 00:19:41,577 --> 00:19:44,280 Flatulence are effects of pregnancy. 329 00:19:44,346 --> 00:19:46,515 -That's completely normal. -I'm irritated. 330 00:19:47,316 --> 00:19:49,919 A lot depends on eating with the Ottoman. 331 00:19:50,452 --> 00:19:52,655 I know what I have to do and yet 332 00:19:53,389 --> 00:19:59,395 pregnancy brings physical effects Feelings that are overwhelming. 333 00:19:59,595 --> 00:20:01,797 Such level of excitement is dangerous. 334 00:20:02,197 --> 00:20:04,567 The baby could do this explode in the womb. 335 00:20:04,867 --> 00:20:06,602 You need relief. 336 00:20:06,669 --> 00:20:08,971 Masturbation is allowed during pregnancy, 337 00:20:09,538 --> 00:20:11,941 but I would have to go to surveillance be there. 338 00:20:12,608 --> 00:20:13,943 Is this essential? 339 00:20:14,510 --> 00:20:17,279 Probably not so much as it sounds from my mouth. 340 00:20:17,346 --> 00:20:20,583 If you don't want to fuck Sunduk, then just someone else. 341 00:20:20,716 --> 00:20:22,585 I like to make the Empress happy. 342 00:20:23,319 --> 00:20:25,688 My knowledge of anatomy has merit. 343 00:20:25,754 --> 00:20:26,789 Fascinating. 344 00:20:26,855 --> 00:20:30,459 Nice offer, Winodel, but you can leave us. 345 00:20:30,526 --> 00:20:31,894 OK. 346 00:20:31,961 --> 00:20:34,530 Call me if you want to masturbate. 347 00:20:35,497 --> 00:20:37,299 I don't want to. Good day. 348 00:20:40,502 --> 00:20:44,740 It is important for the baby that you get fucked properly. 349 00:20:46,475 --> 00:20:50,412 I am the Empress. It's not easy to find someone. 350 00:20:50,980 --> 00:20:53,916 I fuck the doctor he continues to say it drunk. 351 00:20:54,617 --> 00:20:57,353 Then I'm a bitch, no empress. 352 00:20:57,653 --> 00:21:01,357 Soldiers want a promotion, Nobles land and tax relief. 353 00:21:01,423 --> 00:21:03,859 All true, but there is a solution. 354 00:21:04,293 --> 00:21:06,895 Nothing would be simpler. guards. 355 00:21:07,963 --> 00:21:10,032 -Guards? -It's a tradition. 356 00:21:10,299 --> 00:21:12,735 They are trained in discretion. 357 00:21:12,801 --> 00:21:14,803 You have to do what you want. 358 00:21:14,870 --> 00:21:19,308 No matter how exotic or primeval, they don't bat an eyelash. 359 00:21:19,808 --> 00:21:22,811 I don't want anyone who cannot refuse me. 360 00:21:22,878 --> 00:21:27,716 Really? I find power imbalances extremely erotic. 361 00:21:28,317 --> 00:21:30,285 I guess I'm old fashioned. 362 00:21:36,725 --> 00:21:40,863 Swenska has news and paid a high price for it. 363 00:21:42,498 --> 00:21:45,934 Katharina and Welementow are worried because of the Ottomans. 364 00:21:46,001 --> 00:21:48,037 You met the ambassador today. 365 00:21:48,303 --> 00:21:51,440 She hopes him to make you a drooling follower. 366 00:21:51,507 --> 00:21:53,475 It is unclear whether this is already the case. 367 00:21:53,542 --> 00:21:56,645 Maybe you have to Sunduk make it clear, 368 00:21:56,712 --> 00:21:59,348 what he should report about his visit. 369 00:21:59,815 --> 00:22:02,451 The Sultan has strange views about women. 370 00:22:02,651 --> 00:22:05,521 You mean "some are witches with horns"? 371 00:22:05,821 --> 00:22:09,425 Even. His belief in witches who feast on men's nosebleeds. 372 00:22:09,692 --> 00:22:14,029 Witches whose chickens turn into devils transform when you pee on them. 373 00:22:14,096 --> 00:22:16,832 You do all of this too complicated and weird. 374 00:22:17,032 --> 00:22:19,968 Sunduk loves me. I remind him of this love, 375 00:22:20,035 --> 00:22:22,805 and show him that Catherine will soon lose the throne. 376 00:22:22,871 --> 00:22:24,673 But he loves blondes. 377 00:22:24,740 --> 00:22:27,676 She is the most adorable creature. How can you not love her? 378 00:22:27,910 --> 00:22:29,578 I don't see it that way. 379 00:22:29,745 --> 00:22:30,979 Good answer, darling. 380 00:22:31,046 --> 00:22:32,881 Good. Let's take care of Sunduk. 381 00:22:32,948 --> 00:22:34,550 But remember: 382 00:22:34,616 --> 00:22:38,587 We overthrow them, but hurt them or do not endanger them. Understood? 383 00:22:38,654 --> 00:22:40,756 Subtlety. You can do that, right? 384 00:22:40,823 --> 00:22:44,359 -Subtlety is my middle name. -Not Levushka? 385 00:22:46,361 --> 00:22:47,596 What a morning. 386 00:22:47,663 --> 00:22:52,901 First the Diderot breakfast, and then the Sunduk dessert. 387 00:22:53,569 --> 00:22:56,839 I think my speech was good. She shook her up. 388 00:23:00,709 --> 00:23:03,011 An inspiring call to arms. 389 00:23:03,078 --> 00:23:06,749 They were more likely to hear, “You guys are shit. Why aren't you French?" 390 00:23:07,015 --> 00:23:07,916 No. No... 391 00:23:07,983 --> 00:23:11,653 Forgive me. My overly dark interpretation. 392 00:23:12,054 --> 00:23:15,624 Another topic: that Basil, what a bastard. 393 00:23:15,691 --> 00:23:18,393 You should send him home or kill him. 394 00:23:18,660 --> 00:23:20,429 How do you think you come up with that? 395 00:23:20,496 --> 00:23:23,899 Did you know that he can write with both hands? 396 00:23:23,966 --> 00:23:26,001 Raskolwi says it's an omen. 397 00:23:26,068 --> 00:23:30,606 And he has too much skin on his elbows. A bad omen for the harvest, 398 00:23:30,672 --> 00:23:32,908 and is also scary to look at. 399 00:23:32,975 --> 00:23:35,711 I notice that you want to protect Erzi. 400 00:23:35,778 --> 00:23:39,982 It is the kinder and healthier option for the head of the church. 401 00:23:40,048 --> 00:23:43,085 I suggest you keep your fingers out of it, 402 00:23:43,152 --> 00:23:45,654 -or you lose her. -But yes. 403 00:24:04,973 --> 00:24:06,909 The room is clean. You're allowed in. 404 00:24:09,178 --> 00:24:11,079 Which color do you want? 405 00:24:13,749 --> 00:24:16,585 -I do not know. -I think every wall is different. 406 00:24:16,652 --> 00:24:18,220 Green for the love of nature. 407 00:24:18,487 --> 00:24:21,056 This yellow for the sun of a new day. 408 00:24:21,123 --> 00:24:24,493 This dark red like blood, for his future. 409 00:24:24,560 --> 00:24:30,199 -The one the color of grilled pork. -Or a wall in this color. 410 00:24:31,166 --> 00:24:34,102 Ouch. Sorry again. 411 00:24:34,169 --> 00:24:35,237 Not necessary. 412 00:24:35,637 --> 00:24:38,907 I think of things that distract me from the pain. 413 00:24:38,974 --> 00:24:39,975 Mostly Paul. 414 00:24:40,042 --> 00:24:41,043 Hello Paul. 415 00:24:41,109 --> 00:24:42,044 How sweet. 416 00:24:42,110 --> 00:24:45,113 I find, We should have a baby shower. 417 00:24:45,814 --> 00:24:47,649 I'm sorry, what? No. 418 00:24:47,716 --> 00:24:53,755 Russians love this. The court will be happy. We will be showered with gifts. 419 00:24:53,822 --> 00:24:54,990 No. 420 00:24:55,757 --> 00:24:57,092 Clear. 421 00:24:59,828 --> 00:25:01,697 They really kicked in the kidneys. 422 00:25:02,965 --> 00:25:05,167 All right. We're having a baby shower. 423 00:25:05,934 --> 00:25:08,503 I'm planning it since you're not good at it. 424 00:25:08,570 --> 00:25:12,674 Great. And I rule the country, because you're not good at it. 425 00:25:13,075 --> 00:25:14,910 Your pamphlet. 426 00:25:14,977 --> 00:25:16,011 Have you read it? 427 00:25:16,078 --> 00:25:19,248 No. Grigor hijacked my breakfast with it. 428 00:25:20,048 --> 00:25:21,617 I'll talk to him. 429 00:25:21,917 --> 00:25:24,686 He wants to be loved and he probably thought 430 00:25:24,753 --> 00:25:27,155 my thoughts would him make it look good. 431 00:25:27,890 --> 00:25:30,225 He lost Georgina. Be nice to him. 432 00:25:31,760 --> 00:25:33,095 What was its purpose? 433 00:25:33,161 --> 00:25:34,529 I was bored. 434 00:25:34,663 --> 00:25:36,932 Then I thought of Paul, well, of memoirs, 435 00:25:36,999 --> 00:25:38,867 but like a bedtime story. 436 00:25:38,934 --> 00:25:41,003 I thought it might interest the court. 437 00:25:41,069 --> 00:25:44,606 You miss their attention. As scared as they were. 438 00:25:45,807 --> 00:25:48,977 I could read all your pamphlets let burn. 439 00:25:49,044 --> 00:25:51,680 You want freedom of speech. What would that look like? 440 00:25:52,814 --> 00:25:56,118 Although, I see a... What's it called? 441 00:25:56,184 --> 00:25:57,552 If I do something to you, 442 00:25:57,619 --> 00:25:59,955 you are horrified and pay me back. 443 00:26:00,022 --> 00:26:01,056 Irony. 444 00:26:02,124 --> 00:26:04,927 Or irony in French. 445 00:26:05,627 --> 00:26:08,664 -That was good. -Merci beaucoup. Instruction. 446 00:26:12,200 --> 00:26:15,037 I did this for Paul made from real bears. 447 00:26:22,878 --> 00:26:23,979 Everything okay? 448 00:26:24,046 --> 00:26:25,981 Yes. Thanks for asking. 449 00:26:26,048 --> 00:26:27,649 You seem indecisive. 450 00:26:27,716 --> 00:26:31,987 No, it's great, I just wanted... It's been a while since my last time. 451 00:26:32,054 --> 00:26:34,823 Nobody understands why you never cheat on Georgina. 452 00:26:34,890 --> 00:26:37,125 Well, I... That's what I'm doing right now. 453 00:26:39,161 --> 00:26:40,996 Your cock is not in me. 454 00:26:41,063 --> 00:26:45,334 Yes, no offense. It's a little strange, to be honest. 455 00:26:47,636 --> 00:26:50,973 Sunduk, old friend. Nice to see you again. 456 00:26:51,039 --> 00:26:53,008 -And you first. -What's that supposed to mean? 457 00:26:55,277 --> 00:26:57,913 I'm doing pretty well. I'm going to be a father. 458 00:26:58,113 --> 00:27:00,282 Congratulations! I was… 459 00:27:07,289 --> 00:27:08,991 Very good. I thank you. 460 00:27:09,057 --> 00:27:10,092 With pleasure. 461 00:27:11,760 --> 00:27:13,829 How have you been? The coup? 462 00:27:14,229 --> 00:27:18,300 I could have won at any time. But then I became very hungry. 463 00:27:18,367 --> 00:27:21,003 Do you know that when you just think: 464 00:27:21,069 --> 00:27:24,006 "I just have to eat something, no matter what it costs?" 465 00:27:24,072 --> 00:27:27,809 So I temporarily abdicated. But I'm coming back to power. 466 00:27:27,876 --> 00:27:32,247 It is my fate and God's will, which I know you take very seriously. 467 00:27:32,314 --> 00:27:35,717 Yes, always saw you as God's will. 468 00:27:35,784 --> 00:27:38,720 But here we are confused by God's actions. 469 00:27:38,920 --> 00:27:42,958 He wants me to be emperor again. Why else would I still be alive? 470 00:27:43,225 --> 00:27:46,361 I don't know it. I wanted to ask Katharina why 471 00:27:46,428 --> 00:27:50,032 but the thought of frottage with her hair distracted me. 472 00:27:51,433 --> 00:27:56,004 It's like a silk thread, that you have around your... 473 00:27:56,071 --> 00:27:57,406 You're dead. 474 00:27:58,240 --> 00:27:59,307 Please, what? 475 00:28:01,176 --> 00:28:03,712 I'm trying to save your life right now. 476 00:28:03,845 --> 00:28:06,181 If you tell the Sultan 477 00:28:06,248 --> 00:28:08,383 Catherine is the true holder of the throne, 478 00:28:08,450 --> 00:28:10,986 what God and ignores my ruler bloodline: 479 00:28:11,186 --> 00:28:14,122 "All is well, Sultan. She is the contact person." 480 00:28:14,256 --> 00:28:17,859 How will he react if I rule again weeks later? 481 00:28:18,860 --> 00:28:21,163 -He will behead you. -Are you sure about that? 482 00:28:21,229 --> 00:28:25,367 It's just God's test, so that I can become a slightly better ruler. 483 00:28:25,434 --> 00:28:29,037 Theoretically she is now in charge of the court, but they love me. 484 00:28:31,139 --> 00:28:33,208 Grigor, you look unhappy. 485 00:28:33,275 --> 00:28:34,843 Everything fine. 486 00:28:36,011 --> 00:28:38,013 We should stop, okay? 487 00:28:41,850 --> 00:28:43,718 Uncle Varnya. 488 00:28:45,353 --> 00:28:47,989 -I thought you were gone. -I was too. 489 00:28:48,056 --> 00:28:51,793 I reported to everyone on the street, and the joy was great. 490 00:28:52,961 --> 00:28:57,732 -I'm happy to help my region. -Orlo. Orlo. Orlo. 491 00:28:58,133 --> 00:29:00,001 Stop it. You embarrass me. 492 00:29:00,068 --> 00:29:02,804 The Ottomans are raging near us. 493 00:29:02,871 --> 00:29:04,272 We'll take care of it. 494 00:29:04,339 --> 00:29:07,142 Naturally. People write your story. 495 00:29:07,209 --> 00:29:09,411 Really? It is not an educated village. 496 00:29:09,478 --> 00:29:13,148 born in shit, ascended to the stars. 497 00:29:13,215 --> 00:29:14,749 Thanks. 498 00:29:16,418 --> 00:29:18,353 We are a poor people. 499 00:29:19,287 --> 00:29:20,355 The poorest thing. 500 00:29:21,022 --> 00:29:22,057 I know. 501 00:29:22,124 --> 00:29:23,358 Money would be good. 502 00:29:24,493 --> 00:29:26,094 -Money? -Money. 503 00:29:26,761 --> 00:29:31,933 It lifts the spirits of our people. It gives bread to their needy mouths. 504 00:29:33,335 --> 00:29:35,203 I don't know if I can do that. 505 00:29:35,270 --> 00:29:37,873 But I know. You will do it. 506 00:29:39,341 --> 00:29:41,109 Because your heart is good. 507 00:29:41,309 --> 00:29:45,947 You love your people and are neither dark in the heart with an evil eye. 508 00:29:48,016 --> 00:29:49,017 Or is it? 509 00:29:50,051 --> 00:29:53,922 No, I am neither dark in the heart with an evil eye. 510 00:29:57,459 --> 00:29:58,460 Money. 511 00:30:12,007 --> 00:30:14,075 Apparently there's a party going on. 512 00:30:38,433 --> 00:30:39,901 Do you see? They love me. 513 00:30:39,968 --> 00:30:43,205 Your power is an illusion, that I will destroy. 514 00:30:52,080 --> 00:30:56,518 -Why is he allowed to have a party? -He must have found a loophole. 515 00:30:57,285 --> 00:30:58,920 And a hat. 516 00:31:00,388 --> 00:31:03,058 Welcome! It's our baby shower. 517 00:31:03,124 --> 00:31:05,327 Organized so quickly. 518 00:31:05,393 --> 00:31:07,128 You look stunning. 519 00:31:07,195 --> 00:31:08,630 Thanks. 520 00:31:08,897 --> 00:31:11,366 Great baby shower. Congratulations. 521 00:31:11,433 --> 00:31:14,469 I explained to Katharina earlier, that a party 522 00:31:14,536 --> 00:31:18,506 a spontaneous effusion should be about love and alcohol. 523 00:31:18,573 --> 00:31:21,109 But a brake on fun probably doesn't understand that. 524 00:31:21,176 --> 00:31:23,545 Someone having breakfast tasks. 525 00:31:23,979 --> 00:31:25,213 That was fun. 526 00:31:25,413 --> 00:31:27,983 A Diderot breakfast. The guests loved it. 527 00:31:28,049 --> 00:31:29,117 Why, surely. 528 00:31:29,184 --> 00:31:31,186 Just the thought bores me. 529 00:31:31,253 --> 00:31:32,387 I have to go now. 530 00:31:32,454 --> 00:31:33,989 I have to tell everyone 531 00:31:34,055 --> 00:31:37,192 that from the well Cherry vodka comes and no blood. 532 00:31:38,193 --> 00:31:41,029 -Didn't we say 7 p.m. for me? -That's correct. 533 00:31:41,096 --> 00:31:44,633 But I thought it was a pointless gesture. 534 00:31:44,899 --> 00:31:48,103 I thought we had this morning Progress made. 535 00:31:49,271 --> 00:31:54,109 It seems as if your reign not quite as accepted as you said. 536 00:31:54,175 --> 00:31:55,677 Nonsense. They love me. 537 00:31:55,944 --> 00:31:58,513 And yet we are at your husband's party, 538 00:31:58,580 --> 00:32:03,051 where they sip his vodka and jostle each other like sardines. 539 00:32:03,118 --> 00:32:05,186 Your arguments are not convincing. 540 00:32:05,253 --> 00:32:06,354 -This is… -Guests! 541 00:32:06,621 --> 00:32:10,158 All together! I would like to make a toast. 542 00:32:13,928 --> 00:32:16,031 Yes! I want that too! 543 00:32:16,097 --> 00:32:19,701 Indeed. The Empress must give up even more reading. 544 00:32:20,302 --> 00:32:23,972 But no. Thank you, for coming to my party. 545 00:32:24,339 --> 00:32:26,641 -Hey! -This party is definitely mine. 546 00:32:26,708 --> 00:32:28,310 I gave you duck rillettes. 547 00:32:28,376 --> 00:32:31,546 From my possession and I pay the cooks too. 548 00:32:31,613 --> 00:32:33,481 I am God's chosen one. 549 00:32:33,548 --> 00:32:36,184 God cares about the people. He has re-elected. 550 00:32:37,285 --> 00:32:38,987 Let's let the pig out! 551 00:32:41,489 --> 00:32:45,126 Here's to many more parties like this, for I am your Empress, 552 00:32:45,193 --> 00:32:47,662 that you love and which gives you a lot of fun. 553 00:32:47,729 --> 00:32:50,999 But not like me, because I'm known for fun. 554 00:32:51,066 --> 00:32:53,668 Indeed. You're not known for much else. 555 00:32:53,735 --> 00:32:55,704 -Hussa! -Hussa! 556 00:32:56,304 --> 00:32:57,439 Shit. 557 00:32:58,473 --> 00:32:59,541 I beat you to it. 558 00:33:06,414 --> 00:33:08,049 I followed your advice. 559 00:33:08,116 --> 00:33:11,252 -And? -I crawled to the cross. It was unseemly. 560 00:33:11,319 --> 00:33:15,657 A year of mutual betrayal is possible don't make up for it with a conversation. 561 00:33:16,558 --> 00:33:18,693 And you got off to a bad start. 562 00:33:18,760 --> 00:33:21,162 -You shouldn't forget that. -To what extent? 563 00:33:21,529 --> 00:33:24,666 Think back. Try putting your finger on it. 564 00:33:25,433 --> 00:33:27,001 Or to put it in. 565 00:33:29,371 --> 00:33:30,772 It was my duty. 566 00:33:31,172 --> 00:33:33,508 Inelegant and unpleasant, but my duty. 567 00:33:33,575 --> 00:33:37,011 Not exactly the beginning an apology, right? 568 00:34:02,737 --> 00:34:06,274 Not allowed, Tatjana. He's on cum patrol. 569 00:34:06,341 --> 00:34:08,777 The game is, To throw turnips at servants? 570 00:34:09,177 --> 00:34:13,281 Should we put the turnips away? so as not to hurt their feelings too? 571 00:34:13,348 --> 00:34:15,717 Actually, I had a more fun idea. 572 00:34:15,784 --> 00:34:18,253 throw people off, who have done you wrong. 573 00:34:20,121 --> 00:34:23,124 -That's more fun. -Smolni! 574 00:34:24,759 --> 00:34:27,495 -Hussa to the Empress! -Exactly! 575 00:34:27,562 --> 00:34:29,130 Hussa to me. 576 00:34:29,197 --> 00:34:30,398 Hussa! 577 00:34:32,333 --> 00:34:33,668 Hello. 578 00:34:33,735 --> 00:34:36,137 I hear good things about the girls' school. 579 00:34:36,204 --> 00:34:40,074 Really? I mean, that's what I thought but you can never be sure. 580 00:34:40,708 --> 00:34:45,613 The mind forms a picture of the world based on what the senses capture. 581 00:34:45,847 --> 00:34:49,184 "Knowledge is a construction." Immanuel Kant. 582 00:34:49,451 --> 00:34:52,086 Do you know Kant? I cant him. 583 00:34:52,153 --> 00:34:56,090 -Really? -I think so Kant I. 584 00:34:56,157 --> 00:34:57,559 Descartes. 585 00:34:57,625 --> 00:34:58,626 But only almost. 586 00:35:00,495 --> 00:35:01,596 Do you decant? 587 00:35:02,163 --> 00:35:04,799 That was great. Want more? 588 00:35:08,136 --> 00:35:11,172 -These are for the baby. -He'll never know. 589 00:35:12,240 --> 00:35:13,575 Do you want it too, Marial? 590 00:35:17,111 --> 00:35:20,215 -So you still know my name. -Naturally. 591 00:35:21,416 --> 00:35:23,685 But when did we talk? last time with each other? 592 00:35:23,751 --> 00:35:27,155 You had a falling out with Georgina. 593 00:35:27,322 --> 00:35:28,890 I was demoted to a maid 594 00:35:29,357 --> 00:35:32,727 and she forgot our friendship, mocked and humiliated me. 595 00:35:32,794 --> 00:35:34,496 Do you mean the rift? 596 00:35:34,562 --> 00:35:38,266 She was never afraid to humiliate. Often their worst quality. 597 00:35:38,800 --> 00:35:40,235 Sometimes their best. 598 00:35:40,301 --> 00:35:42,737 Even before that, we barely spoke to each other. 599 00:35:43,204 --> 00:35:45,139 She didn't like that. 600 00:35:45,773 --> 00:35:46,841 Why? 601 00:35:47,342 --> 00:35:50,845 -You deflowered me. -Wasn't she jealous? 602 00:35:51,513 --> 00:35:54,249 She fucked the whole time your best friend. 603 00:35:54,616 --> 00:35:56,584 This marriage followed no logic. 604 00:35:57,385 --> 00:35:58,386 I have to go. 605 00:35:59,921 --> 00:36:01,289 Can I come with you? 606 00:36:04,726 --> 00:36:05,727 Yes. 607 00:36:12,800 --> 00:36:14,269 Macarons on Paul! 608 00:36:19,474 --> 00:36:20,808 Hello. 609 00:36:33,721 --> 00:36:35,523 We don't do it that way. 610 00:36:36,791 --> 00:36:38,660 I'm sorry for the slap. 611 00:36:38,927 --> 00:36:40,428 It's nothing. 612 00:36:45,700 --> 00:36:47,468 You have lice in your beard. 613 00:36:47,936 --> 00:36:52,607 I know. Beard lice are walking around the guards. 614 00:36:54,709 --> 00:36:57,545 Oh right. That was it then. You can go. 615 00:36:58,746 --> 00:37:00,281 Look at him. 616 00:37:00,682 --> 00:37:03,418 The fucking arrogance of that mustache. 617 00:37:03,551 --> 00:37:05,253 Exciting, isn't it? 618 00:37:05,486 --> 00:37:08,523 The way this is handled is dangerous. 619 00:37:08,923 --> 00:37:12,293 Peace talks and anchovy plates. 620 00:37:12,894 --> 00:37:15,697 I know their methods, just like you. 621 00:37:16,631 --> 00:37:20,234 We have to show strength. That's all they understand. 622 00:37:20,301 --> 00:37:22,737 Maybe that's all, what has ever been attempted. 623 00:37:22,804 --> 00:37:25,340 New paths could bring new results. 624 00:37:25,406 --> 00:37:30,278 I can win the war, but not, if I immediately have bad cards. 625 00:37:30,345 --> 00:37:33,247 She has to do something 626 00:37:34,248 --> 00:37:36,384 or Sunduk returns home and knows 627 00:37:36,451 --> 00:37:39,320 that she is a pacifist with a popular husband. 628 00:37:39,387 --> 00:37:43,358 They will take our land and slaughter our people, 629 00:37:43,825 --> 00:37:46,894 and he will for it Expect a nice plate of anchovies. 630 00:37:47,962 --> 00:37:53,468 You know, I was with Peter the Great in Constantinople. 631 00:37:54,402 --> 00:38:00,541 -I don't remember any bite. -Really? How strange. 632 00:38:02,043 --> 00:38:04,312 But you were often drunk. 633 00:38:09,917 --> 00:38:13,054 Hello. I noticed that you went with a guard. 634 00:38:13,388 --> 00:38:15,390 We probably need a roster. 635 00:38:15,723 --> 00:38:17,325 No. Beard lice. 636 00:38:19,494 --> 00:38:22,697 I'm afraid I have me today degraded for no reason. 637 00:38:22,764 --> 00:38:24,599 The court loves you. 638 00:38:24,666 --> 00:38:26,000 Sunduk doesn't. 639 00:38:27,001 --> 00:38:31,339 The beauty of being a woman is the knowledge, unseen 640 00:38:31,406 --> 00:38:34,042 and unknown depths and having strengths 641 00:38:34,575 --> 00:38:37,011 beyond everything, what a man can ever know. 642 00:38:37,311 --> 00:38:41,549 And knowing that we, if we feel like it, 643 00:38:41,816 --> 00:38:45,019 a man in his own field can outdo. 644 00:38:45,787 --> 00:38:47,021 That's correct. 645 00:38:56,998 --> 00:39:00,368 We talked about our hunting trip to Myshkin. 646 00:39:00,435 --> 00:39:03,705 Interesting. We should go hunting sometime. 647 00:39:03,938 --> 00:39:05,106 You hunt? 648 00:39:05,373 --> 00:39:06,607 Sure, of course. 649 00:39:07,375 --> 00:39:09,877 Unfortunately, now it's time for you to go. 650 00:39:09,944 --> 00:39:12,847 Guards, bring the emperor into a free room. 651 00:39:12,914 --> 00:39:16,517 The evening was fun and I like to amuse him, 652 00:39:16,584 --> 00:39:17,719 but I had enough. 653 00:39:17,785 --> 00:39:19,887 Why are you talking like I'm not there? 654 00:39:20,121 --> 00:39:22,757 What the fuck? Let me go! 655 00:39:22,824 --> 00:39:25,059 Stop! Hey! Hey! 656 00:39:26,761 --> 00:39:28,763 And now about the hunt. 657 00:39:29,464 --> 00:39:30,965 Tomorrow, yes? 658 00:39:31,799 --> 00:39:33,067 Yes, we should. 659 00:39:36,971 --> 00:39:39,941 I have the feeling to finally be able to do what I want. 660 00:39:40,742 --> 00:39:44,045 I had a foursome today. The last time was years ago. 661 00:39:45,413 --> 00:39:46,848 Look at this. 662 00:39:46,914 --> 00:39:51,152 Every day is just full of things that I haven't done in years. 663 00:39:51,686 --> 00:39:55,656 -Do you miss her at all? -What a lousy question. 664 00:39:55,957 --> 00:39:59,560 Forgive me. You sure do. 665 00:40:00,695 --> 00:40:02,096 I don't know it. 666 00:40:03,064 --> 00:40:05,933 I didn't feel much. I don't want to feel anything either. 667 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,635 We shouldn't fuck. 668 00:40:07,702 --> 00:40:11,072 It would be nice and symmetrical. We were both our first. 669 00:40:11,139 --> 00:40:13,474 Only if we were the last of us. 670 00:40:13,541 --> 00:40:17,678 We could fuck every ten years. Today, and again in ten years. 671 00:40:17,912 --> 00:40:21,549 I find the person I'm fucking should feel something. 672 00:40:21,949 --> 00:40:23,951 Callousness is not attractive. 673 00:40:26,821 --> 00:40:28,156 Understandable. 674 00:40:39,834 --> 00:40:43,604 An argument for insensitivity: If I allow feelings, 675 00:40:43,905 --> 00:40:48,042 and I feel that I miss her so much, 676 00:40:48,643 --> 00:40:52,680 that I was under the boulder I'm trapped in this pain 677 00:40:53,147 --> 00:40:55,783 completely flat, unable to get up again. 678 00:40:56,117 --> 00:40:57,785 What would that do for me? 679 00:40:58,619 --> 00:41:01,489 Or suppose I notice not to miss them. 680 00:41:02,723 --> 00:41:05,960 That would also be unbearable. Sacrificed half my life to a lie. 681 00:41:06,594 --> 00:41:10,665 So it's either callous or terrible. 682 00:41:18,539 --> 00:41:19,607 Was that terrible? 683 00:41:20,675 --> 00:41:21,742 No. 684 00:41:32,587 --> 00:41:33,721 Not terrible yet. 685 00:41:33,788 --> 00:41:35,489 -But not callous? -No. 686 00:41:55,776 --> 00:41:57,278 Thank you for the company. 687 00:41:57,845 --> 00:42:00,014 The better you know a person, 688 00:42:00,081 --> 00:42:02,884 the more you recognize common interests. 689 00:42:03,084 --> 00:42:04,886 This also applies to countries. 690 00:42:05,086 --> 00:42:09,090 I don't think there's anything better against hangovers as things to kill. 691 00:42:09,223 --> 00:42:11,092 This also applies to countries. 692 00:42:16,030 --> 00:42:18,966 I like the way they fall. Very poetic. 693 00:42:19,901 --> 00:42:21,135 Have you read Rumi? 694 00:42:21,202 --> 00:42:22,603 No. 695 00:42:23,204 --> 00:42:26,908 I bet you knew that and that's why you asked. 696 00:42:29,076 --> 00:42:30,645 Well done. 697 00:42:31,679 --> 00:42:33,748 -You seem surprised. -You too. 698 00:42:34,248 --> 00:42:35,716 Not at all. 699 00:42:46,327 --> 00:42:50,665 I'm afraid you underestimate me, and looks bad in front of the Sultan. 700 00:42:51,966 --> 00:42:55,803 Be assured, I will be determined act for my country. 701 00:43:00,641 --> 00:43:03,277 I assume Welementow is in the forest. 702 00:43:05,012 --> 00:43:09,650 -What would a leader be without strategy? -Good shot, Welementow. 703 00:43:12,653 --> 00:43:15,756 -You probably want to impress me. -True. 704 00:43:16,924 --> 00:43:20,227 And it worked, so keep that in mind. 705 00:43:20,594 --> 00:43:23,698 What a simple thing Your opinion of me shaped 706 00:43:23,931 --> 00:43:26,667 Mr cultured, worldly ambassador. 707 00:43:27,234 --> 00:43:28,803 A legitimate objection. 708 00:43:29,003 --> 00:43:30,871 You think I'm not holding up. 709 00:43:31,973 --> 00:43:35,276 But only because you never have seen a ruler like me. 710 00:43:35,910 --> 00:43:37,812 Because I am the future. 711 00:43:37,945 --> 00:43:39,380 Maybe that's you. 712 00:43:41,716 --> 00:43:43,617 Maybe even a delusional child. 713 00:43:43,851 --> 00:43:45,920 But do you risk betting on it? 714 00:43:46,253 --> 00:43:47,955 May I suggest something? 715 00:43:48,122 --> 00:43:52,727 In diplomacy it makes sense don't start with lies, 716 00:43:53,227 --> 00:43:56,197 that you would have an all-women cabinet, 717 00:43:56,263 --> 00:43:58,799 just because you think it would make me angry. 718 00:43:59,734 --> 00:44:01,836 But it didn't make me angry. 719 00:44:01,902 --> 00:44:02,970 Interesting. 720 00:44:04,171 --> 00:44:06,407 -May I suggest something? -Naturally. 721 00:44:06,707 --> 00:44:08,242 Keep the mustache. 722 00:44:09,076 --> 00:44:11,412 You might be tempted to shave it off. 723 00:44:11,812 --> 00:44:14,949 You think: "It will grow back. Zero risk." 724 00:44:15,116 --> 00:44:17,318 But it will never grow back like before, 725 00:44:18,019 --> 00:44:19,854 and he is fabulous. 726 00:44:22,123 --> 00:44:25,192 And when it comes to that, to get all the birds... 727 00:44:30,031 --> 00:44:33,868 You don't have to worry about everything take with violence and aggression. 728 00:44:38,973 --> 00:44:40,975 They looked familiar 729 00:44:41,208 --> 00:44:43,010 and walked back arm in arm. 730 00:44:43,744 --> 00:44:45,146 Aha. 731 00:44:46,981 --> 00:44:48,682 She hates indiscriminate killing. 732 00:44:49,350 --> 00:44:53,154 But is it indiscriminate, if I plan it systematically, 733 00:44:53,220 --> 00:44:54,822 and it is political strategy? 734 00:44:55,156 --> 00:44:57,091 I need unrest at the border 735 00:44:57,158 --> 00:45:01,195 and Sunduk should not try to fuck her because he has a trick. 736 00:45:01,462 --> 00:45:03,864 Hypnosis is part of it, he told me. 737 00:45:07,401 --> 00:45:10,071 Okay, Arkady, you have to do something for me. 738 00:45:11,338 --> 00:45:13,407 -Naturally. -You seem to hesitate. 739 00:45:13,808 --> 00:45:15,376 No no. I... 740 00:45:16,110 --> 00:45:19,880 I promised Tatyana that I would go out, but I can do it. 741 00:45:20,448 --> 00:45:22,283 Then take her with you. 742 00:45:24,118 --> 00:45:27,154 I have to apologize to you, Empress. 743 00:45:27,221 --> 00:45:28,289 And that multiple times. 744 00:45:28,355 --> 00:45:32,460 I wish our first meeting would have been different. 745 00:45:33,194 --> 00:45:34,495 Indeed. 746 00:45:34,762 --> 00:45:37,298 The thought of it makes me shudder at first 747 00:45:37,364 --> 00:45:39,266 and then I want to kill you. 748 00:45:39,333 --> 00:45:41,135 I completely understand that. 749 00:45:41,202 --> 00:45:43,904 And in the spirit of a new beginning, 750 00:45:44,305 --> 00:45:46,140 I bring this gift. 751 00:45:53,347 --> 00:45:54,882 My God. 752 00:45:54,949 --> 00:45:56,350 The guilty finger. 753 00:45:56,417 --> 00:45:57,985 I see that. 754 00:45:58,119 --> 00:46:02,456 The gesture, so cocky no matter how aggressive she may be, 755 00:46:03,190 --> 00:46:04,492 is useless. 756 00:46:05,025 --> 00:46:07,461 We have very different visions for Russia. 757 00:46:07,828 --> 00:46:09,763 And yet we both want to save it. 758 00:46:09,864 --> 00:46:12,433 I believe, that we can do this together. 759 00:46:12,500 --> 00:46:16,237 That would be a lot of trouble although I don't need it. 760 00:46:16,504 --> 00:46:18,506 I have someone who shares my view. 761 00:46:18,772 --> 00:46:21,509 Someone who doesn't understand the church. 762 00:46:21,809 --> 00:46:25,279 A simple priest. A good man, but simple. 763 00:46:25,513 --> 00:46:27,348 He understands well enough. 764 00:46:28,048 --> 00:46:29,483 What is that supposed to mean? 765 00:46:29,850 --> 00:46:31,519 You have read Diderot. 766 00:46:32,119 --> 00:46:34,555 "Whether God exists or not, 767 00:46:34,822 --> 00:46:38,526 he is one of the most arrogant and most useless truths." 768 00:46:38,926 --> 00:46:41,395 You say dangerous things, Empress. 769 00:46:41,862 --> 00:46:45,499 The church means something to these people. You can't dismiss them. 770 00:46:45,966 --> 00:46:48,068 Not so quickly, you're right. 771 00:46:49,103 --> 00:46:51,906 One day we might find it a better way. 772 00:46:53,007 --> 00:46:55,476 -You used two. -I'm sorry, what? 773 00:46:56,210 --> 00:46:57,344 Finger. 774 00:46:57,444 --> 00:46:58,913 There were two. 775 00:46:59,547 --> 00:47:01,081 Yes. 776 00:47:01,949 --> 00:47:04,552 I felt a little dizzy after the first one. 777 00:47:06,921 --> 00:47:09,490 But now I'm happy that I stopped. 778 00:47:10,291 --> 00:47:11,825 Indeed. 779 00:47:12,226 --> 00:47:13,994 I am too. 780 00:47:17,865 --> 00:47:19,366 I had an idea. 781 00:47:19,500 --> 00:47:24,004 Who expects nothing from you and will not used against you at court, 782 00:47:24,071 --> 00:47:26,307 and guarantees you relaxation? 783 00:47:26,473 --> 00:47:31,245 There is almost no one that meets these criteria, except… 784 00:47:34,014 --> 00:47:35,549 He knows the trick. 785 00:47:37,551 --> 00:47:39,420 Throw that away for me. 786 00:48:12,987 --> 00:48:15,456 Okay, so what do we do now? 787 00:48:15,956 --> 00:48:17,524 Do we have to cut off his head? 788 00:48:18,058 --> 00:48:19,526 Apparently. 789 00:48:22,563 --> 00:48:23,631 Out. 790 00:48:25,165 --> 00:48:27,434 -I wouldn't have expected you. -Be quiet. 791 00:48:31,138 --> 00:48:32,473 Do the tongue thing. 792 00:50:22,416 --> 00:50:24,418 CAPTION BY: CHRISTIAN EISENACH