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MARGAUX HARTMANN

Can you take this?

Here, this is yours.

Miss! Your scarf.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

- Are you lost? - Yes, I'm looking for amphitheatre B.

It's right around the corner.

Thank you.

To follow Goethe's phrase in Poetry and Truth,

"everything isolated

"is reprehensible..."

We should consider

all of his naturalist's work.

Indeed, he wasn't only a writer

and a poet,

he was also interested in botany, mineralogy, meteorology,

and chromatology, exposed in his theory of colours.

- How are you? - Good.

Hello everyone.

- How were your holidays? - Great.

The yule log, family dinners, all together...

Let's take up the lesson

where we left it at the end of last semester.

Between spontaneity and order.

Please, at the back, dear students.

Thank you.

- Where are you going? - Neauphle.

- Get in, we're going to Montfort. - Thanks.

Go on.

Move up, please, guys.

I'm pressed against the door.

I'm Karl.

The brunette is Lise.

- Hi! - The fake Japanese is Harold.

Your mum's Japanese.

The blond is Wilfried and the one who's sulking is my cousin Aurélien.

- Stop it! - I'm Margaux.

I'm not sulking, Karl, you're just a pain.

- Relax! - Nice atmosphere.

Don't worry, it'll be fine.

In German, there's 16 students.

It's the least popular studies.

Wait until you see the rest of the class

100 % stuck up.

Stop complaining! You're such a pain.

Shut up, you've got bad breath.

- You shut up! - Stop it.

You're scaring her. You've gone back to university?

What a question!

- What? - Yes, that's right.

Slow down, Karl.

I've gone back to school.

How did you end up here?

- Are you German? - Originally.

So you can speak well?

- I get by. - You can help us!

- Yes. - Why did you go back to school?

Is there a specific reason?

It's...

No, no reason.

And you?

We want to live

in Germany and do a thesis there, teach

and open a trading website

between France and Germany.

Not really! We just want to go to Berlin.

Harold, don't say that! Not with that tone!

- Your crappy idea. - It's great.

It's top of the range!

- Have you been to Berlin? - Yes.

I think it's a very ugly city.

It's not ugly. It's a building site.

Will you come to the party tomorrow?

- What party? - A big one.

The Masters students are organising it.

- To get to know each other. - I'm too old.

Take my number, I'll pick you up.

Are you going?

He took her number. He's fearless!

- Kooky! - Borderline.

What's going on? Are you okay?

- I'm fine and you? - Yes.

I've come to say goodbye.

Goodbye?

I'm going to Bordeaux for two weeks.

I'm sorry, I have to go.

- Okay. - My train is in an hour and a half.

Carole and Patrick are joining me.

Then, we're going to Lisbon.

I'll be away for a month.

But, don't worry, you can contact me.

I'm not abandoning you.

You could visit the castle.

The castle?

Versailles.

The gardens are beautiful.

I bet it's changed.

It's not all over, you will be happy again.

How do you know I was?

You never came to visit.

Come on!

I was the one who always called.

Are you mad because I didn't come to Romain's funeral?

See you!

Hi Margaux!

- Hi! - I live closer so I'm picking you up.

- Do you mind? - Not at all.

- Thanks for taking me. - You're welcome.

I'm Aurélien.

- I don't know if you remember. - I do.

Do you mind the music?

You can say "tu" to me.

If you like.

- If you want. - Okay.

I find that hard.

Don't you have a car?

No, I don't even have a license.

I'll drop you off near the club, I won't come.

I'll come later.

Do you mind?

No. Don't worry about me.

We didn't say "tu" very long!

Don't worry about me.

I won't stay late,

I'm working early tomorrow.

You have class?

No, I work four shifts a week at the Hotel du Trianon.

It can't be easy, managing all that.

No, but I don't have much choice.

- Shall we go? - I don't know where it is.

You go straight down there and it's at the end,

first on the left, there are yellow lights.

What do you think of him?

He seems very nice.

He's fine.

Maybe his hair's a bit... The hairstyle...

Yeah.

Margaux? Can you keep this to yourself?

Of course.

- Bye! - Bye!

That's the whole point.

- Hi! - Sorry, this sucks.

There's no one here, but please, sit down.

What will you have?

- A gin and tonic, please. - Beer for me.

Two, please.

- So you came? - Yes.

What about Aurélien, didn't you come together?

Aurélien? No, I don't know.

One gin and tonic and your beers.

- Shall we dance? - Yes.

- Lise! - Let go of me!

Did you fall out?

No, I'm just the only one she didn't want.

That's because I love her.

All is not lost.

I'm not losing hope.

I'm glad you're here, I like mixes.

Mixes?

Don't take it the wrong way.

Don't take time personally.

I'm going to join them.

- Hi. - Good evening.

How are you?

Fine, thank you.

So?

Weird! And not just his hair!

I'll be accused of favouritism.

No, it's alright, I was joking.

- Do you like this song? - No.

I don't really get it. It's not the type of music I know.

It's the feeling it gives you that counts.

Margaux? I'm going.

- Do you want a lift? - Are you leaving already?

I'm a bit bored, but you can stay.

No, I'll just say goodbye.

I'll wait for you outside.

Excuse me, I'm leaving.

- See you soon. - Alright.

Here are this afternoon's notes, I missed this morning.

Don't worry, I'll ask my cousin.

Thanks a lot. I just can't get up these days,

I don't have the strength to go.

I like this picture.

It's my father.

- He looks just like you! - I know.

- Do you see him often? - No.

He died when I was one.

And your mother?

She's down south, she remarried.

Your parents?

My father lives in an old people's home in Germany

and my mother died a long time ago, I was a kid.

This is a happy conversation.

- Do you want to celebrate? - No.

Are you sure?

How was your date yesterday? Good?

No.

Shit!

Tell me about it.

Good at the beginning, but not great at the end.

Are you seeing anyone?

My husband died.

Another one!

That's a lot between the two of us.

- What did he die of? - Illness.

- A long time ago? - Six months.

Have you met anyone since?

Don't you want to?

Yes. I don't know.

I'm cold, I'm going inside.

- So? - What?

Haven't you met anyone?

No, maybe I'm too old.

No! You're fine.

You can't stop...

Loving.

That's unhuman.

Did you sleep with your husband?

What's that got to do with you?

What?

It's personal.

- We'd been together for a long time. - How long?

I got married when I was 20.

So, you weren't sleeping together.

That means you haven't had sex since when?

Stop it.

A long time.

A long time, like a year?

More than a year? Two years?

Sorry, I don't know what I'm saying.

Don't worry, it comes back to you.

If it's been that long, you've got to get back on it.

Miss Hartmann?

Thank you, Margaux.

Thanks for the present.

It's nothing.

I have to work all afternoon.

But I'm free later for a drink if you'd...

- Are you free? - Yes.

7 PM, Place Hoche, by the statue?

Fine.

I'd like some paracetamol and a box of condoms, please.

A box of 6 or 12?

12.

11.20 euros, please.

Thank you.

I often come here. I like it.

It's very French.

If you please.

Did you know it?

Not at all.

Don't you live in the centre?

No, Neauphle. I just moved there.

To Neauphle? I know it! Duras lived there.

It's very pretty.

I'm not sure I like it. It's a bit far and isolated.

Why do you live there then?

To be closer to my sister, my half-sister.

I grew up there and...

Do you live in Versailles?

Cologne.

- Cologne? - Yes.

- Cologne? - Yes.

Well...

I teach mostly over there.

I'm only here one week a month.

I'm not going to carry on, it's too tiring.

I thought it was prestigious to teach in France but...

I was supposed to be in Paris.

Where did you live before Neauphle?

- In Nice. - Did you work there?

No.

- Sorry if I'm indiscreet. - Not at all.

My husband was a curator there.

But we moved around a lot.

Where is he now?

He's nowhere, he's dead.

I'm sorry.

- Don't worry. - I'm sorry.

Sorry.

It's funny because when my husband died,

I was offered a job in Cologne in an art gallery.

- With kids. - Why didn't you go?

I don't know. Teaching art to kids,

I didn't feel capable of doing that.

What do you want to do after you graduate?

My brother-in-law is in real estate.

He has German partners, I could work with him.

What I'd really like to do is translation.

A singer. I was mad.

Not at all. I bet you're beautiful on stage.

It was a childhood dream and...

I wasn't made to study. That's not right,

back then, I didn't like studying and...

I was in my own world at university.

I made time a personal matter.

And it's funny, there was...

A teacher who kept saying,

"Your problem is that you don't put all your chips in the same bag."

That stuck with me.

I don't know that expression.

I'm not making sense.

I can sort it out.

I'll call a taxi.

Do you want to wait inside?

- Good evening. - Good evening.

Good evening.

Room 213, please.

- Here. - Thank you.

Shall we have one last drink?

I'm sorry.

Do you want a drink?

Are you okay?

Sorry but I don't want to make love to a teenager.

I don't want to hurt you.

Sorry, but I'd like to be alone now.

- Hello. - Hello.

I'm doing a German Masters.

I chose contemporary German literature

and I'd like to know if I can still change?

It's possible but it depends on vacancies.

All the courses are almost full.

I'll check what's left.

The only place left...

is in 13th century German dialect history.

I'd like you to get into groups of 5 or 6 people.

Each group does a presentation on the following poems

You can write down the groups at the end of class.

Let's go back to the second verse.

The second pianistic interlude that makes the question resonate.

The text appeals to and evocates

a rise towards improvement...

- Would you read it? - Yes.

The second verse. Start with...

You don't look too good.

Coffee?

- Didn't you want to go to class? - Yes, but...

I'm over half an hour late.

Are you hungry?

Yes, you are.

When you're down, you must eat.

What are all those pills for?

Two before sex,

one twenty-four hours after,

and one the next day.

It's the pill? Are you scared of getting pregnant?

Yes, I'm very fertile.

No, post-exposure.

Do you do that every time?

I'm scared stiff.

I'm young, rich and well-educated;

I'm unhappy, neurotic and lonely.

I come from one of the best families

of Zurich lake, also known as the Golden Bank.

I have had a bourgeois education and am well-behaved.

My family is passably degenerate, which is why I have

a heavy heredity and am damaged by my social environment

Naturally I also have cancer, which goes without saying...

Cancer presents itself in two ways:

it's a bodily illness which I will probably die of soon,

but I might also defeat it and survive;

also it is an illness of the soul, of which I can only say:

I'm lucky that it finally declared itself.

It's a cliché, that suffering makes you deep.

There's an element of truth in it...

So...

- How are you? - Fine, thanks.

And you?

- Good. - Is that clear?

- You look smart. - Thanks.

- Were you at a funeral? - Yes, my little sister's.

She choked on a biscuit.

It was fast, it was tragic. Just kidding.

I'm a private hire chauffeur

to make some cash.

How does this work?

I do the context, Karl does the translation.

Harold's doing the biography.

Margaux, you could translate the second stanza.

Are you serious?

Seventy-five years old!

- Your date last night was 75? - Yes.

- Seriously? - I swear.

What did you do?

I had dinner with her and her friends.

- What's that? - Nothing.

- Tell her. - You started something, tell me.

- It's not interesting. - Go on!

You're going to get a close view

of Karl's sex life. Ready?

- I'm ready. - Tell Margaux.

Okay, but keep it to yourselves.

Everyone knows!

Right, so I signed up

to a site that provides escorts for older women.

I go out to dinner.

- Old like me? - No, like I told Harold.

- Worse. - Worse.

I knew you'd say that!

75 years old.

- What? - Yes, 75!

I provide the service, she pays me for it and then...

How much does she pay?

- Do you screw her? - She pays well.

He goes out to dinner. You don't make love to her?

The website doesn't mention sex.

It depends on the chemistry.

- Did you screw her? - Yes!

- A 75 year old woman? - Yes!

Making love to Véro wasn't unpleasant.

- Véro? - What did she teach you?

- Could you feel her dentures? - Experience.

- How much are you paid? - 2,000 euros.

2,000 euros?

It depends on chemistry.

I could never do that. Do you realise?

There's no harm in it. She gives, I give in return. Period.

- She gives, I give. - What does she give you?

- Do you enjoy it? - I enjoy seeing her enjoy it.

He's kindness personified!

Dude, doing that at your age!

It's sad!

Does she take her teeth out to blow you?

Stop it, you're sick.

Hey Margaux!

Hi! How are you?

We've got to tell you something.

We have to postpone our work session, something's come up.

- What's up? - Let's go.

- She can come with us. - Where?

- Do you like swimming? - At night, no!

Are you okay?

It's really high!

- I need to pee. - Can you wait a minute?

Get her!

Down you come.

Karlo!

Show us your double back flip!

Check it out!

Where are the women?

It's cold.

Everyone strip off! Strip off!

I want everyone naked!

This is the life!

Harold! Stop it!

Sorry.

Dating site

You seem interested.

Good.

- Jany? - Yes.

- Can I sit down? - Of course.

Are you okay? Did you recognise me?

My profile picture is a bit old.

- Hello. - Hello.

- A glass of milk, please. - Sure.

You're even better than on your picture.

I'm sorry, I'm not used to this.

Me neither.

I never know what to say.

Have you been doing this for long?

- On the internet? - No.

A little, two years.

- What do you do? - I'm an accountant.

You don't look like one.

Really?

What did you think I was?

I don't know.

An entrepreneur or...

A cop.

Thank you.

I'm unemployed at the moment.

I wanted to tell you.

Do you mind?

- What about you? - What?

- Your profile is empty. - There's not much to say.

At least, you don't lie.

I did lie a bit:

my name's not Jany but Margaux.

Margaux is pretty.

- Are you married? - No.

And...

What are you looking for?

From a partner?

I'm looking for someone who's kind and sincere.

Someone with whom I'd feel comfortable.

And you?

Yes, if possible, that's better.

And not too fussy.

Goodbye, Eric.

- Can I take you home? - No, I'll stay in town.

Goodbye, Margaux.

- Call me? - Maybe.

A characteristic of spring is rebirth.

A kind of exaltation

of being in agreement with the elements of nature.

- The sea. - Let's not forget:

Goethe's version is very far-removed

from the original where Jupiter turns into an eagle to seduce...

To illustrate the theme of spring,

we chose this excerpt in the translation by...

Why didn't you agree to meet in a café?

He said he didn't have time.

There's no bus and I didn't want to go on my own.

Does it suck to go to his place?

- No! - It does.

It doesn't suck.

I don't know. I hope he's cute.

I don't know. He seemed better than the others.

- Yeah? - Quite handsome.

- Maybe I could come? - Oh God!

Don't act so disgusted.

What if he's horrible and doesn't look like his photo?

I'll invent something and leave.

Relax, Margaux.

You're not going to the slaughterhouse.

Good luck. You're the prettiest.

Thanks.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

Come in.

Sit down.

Are you thirsty?

I'd like some water.

- Here. - Thanks.

Shall we?

Yes.

Sorry, it's my first time with someone I don't know.

Don't worry.

It's better that way.

At least there's no small talk.

Let me help you.

Lots of buttons on that dress.

- Was it good? - Sorry?

- Was it good? - Yes.

You'd better get going now.

- I'll get dressed. - Yes.

- Can we see each other again? - You can contact me.

- Hi! - Good evening.

Go in, I'm coming.

- Do you want a drink? - No, thanks.

I exercised and haven't had time to wash or change.

That's okay, I don't mind.

Come on.

Are you sure?

Don't you want me to kiss you?

Yes, but I don't know...

- Can I sleep here? - No, I'd rather not.

- Why not? - Because...

I thought you got it.

I understand but we can talk.

Sure.

- I'm not very talkative. - Fine!

I don't have much time with work and all.

What's that instrument?

- That? - Yes.

A trombone.

- Can you play for real? - Yes, it's my job.

- You're a professional? - Yes.

- Where do you play? - In an orchestra, at the opera.

At the opera?

Yes, the opera.

- Play something. - No.

I beg you.

A little something.

- What do you want? - Whatever you like.

Alright...

I can't play if you're too close.

I'll stop now.

I like it!

What could I play?

- What kind of music do you like? - I like...

- I don't know. - Pop music?

I like French pop music.

Guess what this is.

You're completely nuts!

- No. - You're a little loony.

Tomorrow?

I'm working tomorrow.

I'm working all week, every night.

What about the day after?

Here, in the afternoon?

Okay. Let's get in touch on the website.

Give me your number, it's easier.

And your name?

Gaston?

Gaston?

Your contact isn't available.

Leave a message after the tone.

Gaston, it's Jany again. I mean Margaux.

I was calling like we agreed.

Are we still meeting up?

Call me whenever you like. All the best.

Mum!

Who are you?

What are you doing here?

Anthony?

There's a strange woman in the lounge!

Are you alright?

Mummy, who is she?

Do you know her?

Clear off!

No, not at all.

I don't know who she is.

Shit!

- Good evening. - Good evening.

Good evening.

Good evening.

- Doesn't Aurélien work here? - He does.

Not tonight. The day after tomorrow.

Do you have a room?

Certainly. What would you like?

A small, inexpensive one.

For one night?

Or forever, who knows?

We only have junior suites left.

- How much? - 750 euros.

There's a seminar,

all the rooms are booked.

- I'll think about it. - Of course.

Your sole.

The risotto.

And the oysters.

Thank you.

- Enjoy your meal. - Thanks.

- Enjoy your meal. - Thanks.

His name is Jora.

Antoine!

How come a beautiful woman like you

is all alone here?

Work...

- That's life. - Work!

I'm sure that you are

an artist.

Painter.

What kind of paintings do you do?

- Abstract. - Abstract.

How are you doing?

Are you okay?

All good?

What would you like to drink?

Ice cubes!

Where's the bathroom?

Over there.

Are you warming up?

Will you tell me or keep it to yourself?

It's Karl.

Are you going back to university?

I don't know.

What will you do when you graduate?

I don't know. If I pass this year, I'll do a thesis.

But after that, as a real job?

I don't know.

I don't have to have a real job. I'm happy like this.

I'm sorry I made you drive this far out.

Don't worry about it.

I know the area.

My father's family comes from here.

It's where he's buried.

What do we do with all these dead people?

They should leave us alone.

May I?

Yes, of course.

Sit down.

Still between Versailles and Cologne?

Yes.

And you?

I'm going to live in Cologne.

- In Cologne? - Yes.

Are you done with studying?

Yes.

I'll never graduate.