Original subtitles

LITTLE LIPS - Eva's story -

Five years after the horrific war, which had cost the lives of millions...

I returned to civil life.

The doctors said that I was cured from a medical point of view.

Before I left the hospital, they exchanged my crutches for a walking stick.

At home - as they said - my recovery would progress...

or rather... my pain.

I'm here, Joseph.

Welcome home, Mr. Paul.

I know Franz is talking to me, but I can't hear what he's saying.

My eyes, my ears, my senses and my feelings...

they focus only on me and the surrounding nature.

The valleys, streams, forests, Everything is part of the garden of my childhood.

I know them all. Every corner, every bush.

I went back to rest, to bury a man...

and, if possible, resurrect a new one

A new me.

- When did you receive my letter? - This morning.

We barely had time to prepare your room. We're very happy, that you're here, sir.

- I can hardly believe, that you're back. - Well, believe it.

And I intend to stay here.

We haven't changed anything, everything is as it was when you left, Mr. Paul.

Thank you both.

Is anyone there?

He has changed. He is no longer the same.

He must be happy. He is young, he will be cured. It's this war.

Who is it? Come in.

Good morning, sir.

Excuse me.

Your breakfast, sir.

Put it on the table, if you like.

He has hardly eaten anything again. How long will it go on like this, Anna?

Today is the second Sunday after Easter...

He's been here... one, two, three, four... with tomorrow it's four weeks.

He can't go on like this. He worries me.

Don't you think we should get a doctor?

Of course. But he might be upset.

Who are you? Answer me.

Stay here and tell me who you are.

Are you afraid of me?

- Franz... - Yes, sir?

- I saw a girl this morning. Who is she? - Eva? A niece of us.

- Sugar, sir? - Does she live here on the farm?

- Yes sir. - Excuse me. Look Mr. Paul is my brother's daughter.

- Killed in war... - One cube.

And his mother, after my brother's death...

- He ran away with a homeless man. - As her only family we take care of her.

Here's the strudel, sir.

Freshly baked.

I told you not to make trouble. But you do what you want.

I've told you several times not to go into Mr Paul's room.

Yes aunt.

Can you help me in the kitchen?

I also expect you to promise and don't forget:.

While you are here, you must behave properly.

Yes or no?

Good morning.

Yesterday I didn't mean to scare you. Forgive me if I did that.

I'm really sorry. I had hoped we were going to be friends.

You play well. Very good, my son.

My hands play well, I don't.

It's not enough to use only your hands when playing.

- For music you need a soul. - There is no soul inside me anymore.

I think...

you have changed a lot

It happens sometimes.

I've seen you riding a horse.

You seemed almost possessed.

So, has the war changed you so much?

No. I am the same as I have always been.

That is simply not true.

Why?

What happened?

Let's talk about it.

I can't explain it now, I have to go.

But I'll be back to play more music.

He shouldn't have gone out. Anything could have happened to him when he went out to the fields.

- He is not the same man. - I know.

God knows what terrible thing had happened to him in his head when he was in the war.

I want my medications immediately. They are on the table.

- Two drops in a glass of water. - Here it is.

Please, sir.

I will help you.

Eva!

Eva!

Where are you going?

Come in!

Good morning.

- Come in, my friend. - Your shirt, sir.

- Really a very beautiful day, isn't it? - Yes, sir. It certainly is.

Alone in a hospital bed, I could never predict my future existence.

Not even the first three weeks of my rehabilitation at home.

But suddenly, like in a fairy tale...

they put a small peasant Venus in front of my eyes.

I was able to call my instincts, to feel for themselves.

When this spell was first cast in front of me,

I understood that I had less access to the pleasures of the imagination.

I decided to share my experience with her in writing. Day to day.

At last I have found you. Come, let me look at you.

Come here.

Right. Let's have a look... Here, take this.

You will look beautiful. I think it's exactly your size.

Madame, after you. Go ahead.

That's good. Fine.

Perfect. One more.

Beautiful.

That's it.

Okay.

You know, now my little Eva, my life finally has a meaning again.

Like now, being with you.

- Do you like it? - It's great, I like the background of the field.

I have never seen such a beautiful dress. Thanks a lot.

I'm glad you like it.

How did you know that I am twelve years old today?

It was easy. Yesterday I looked into your eyes, and then I knew.

What do you mean, you knew?

I saw in your eyes that something in you has changed.

You're kidding me, right?

I'll give you a surprise.

What is it?

Be patient, and you will see.

Giddy-up. Go.

- Excuse me, what would you like to order? - I would like an ice cream.

Ice cream for the young lady, a brandy for me, please.

Eva...

You know Eva, a young woman never orders herself.

No, she listens to the gentleman who accompanies her, to ask for what she wants.

Eva...

Eva!

- Yes? - Does my company bore you?

- Oh no. But they were looking at me. - There will be many people who will look at you.

And they will look at you again. That's normal.

- Why? - Because you are a beautiful girl.

Everyone here envies you.

But you know, today you are my little princess.

And I'm not going to share you with anyone.

Come on. Eat your ice cream.

- Well... here we are. - Finally.

Ohhh! It's beautiful.

I had no idea how big it would be.

I'm glad you like it.

It's great. I really want to get in the water. Is that allowed?

I would be happy and honored, if you would go with me. Okay?

Eva...

Eva...

- It's getting late. - I had a dream.

Me too.

- You have had fun? - Yes, it was a fantastic day.

- I thought you liked it more or less. - I loved it.

I would like to return and return, as I will.

There's a place you'd really want to know.

- And which one is it? - Guess. Well, I don't know.

Paris Eva, Paris. A wonderful, fantastic city.

It is the most beautiful, the most incredible city of my life.

One day I'll take you there. You will be very happy.

It'll be great.

Thanks.

Mr. Paul...

Mr. Paul, your order has arrived at the door.

- Is the mare ready? - This is the right time now.

This time it will certainly work.

Well then let's go.

Take him to the stables, Joseph.

Every horse has its day, huh?

- It is a beautiful animal. - Yes, sir. One of the best in the country.

- I'm impressed. Truly. - Thank you, sir. - Stop!

- Why are you closing it? - It's not a show for girls.

I said no.

Eva!

Are we still friends anyway?

- Actually, yes. - Aren't we friends?

No, not anymore.

Listen, Eva. There are things that are not made to be seen by children.

Do you understand?

I am not a baby. You are a man, and I am a woman.

Excuse me, miss. Am I allowed to smoke?

I don't understand the nature of this girl's ambiguity.

I feel like I'm a stranger on the battlefield.

Where lust and pure love fight.

When are you going to Vienna?

I don't know yet for sure. Maybe in more than two weeks.

- Will you stay long? - No, just a few days.

- You will remember me, right? - Forget you?

I could not. That would really be impossible.

Come, I want to show you a secret.

Okay.

Where are you taking me to?

Come with me.

- Eva, it's raining. - Come on, let's hurry.

Come.

Why are you suddenly so serious?

I thought maybe you find it fun, being alone in the house with me.

Yes, it is true.

Aren't you a little happy? Smile. Try it.

Look at you, you're completely soaked.

Anna would be furious if she found out.

Don't worry, we'll be right out. I'll get you there dry and on time.

Yes!

You know...

I always come here when I'm a little sad.

And are you sad now?

No. Now that you are here, I no longer feel sad.

Now I am also very happy.

I'm thinking of writing a story about how happy I am right now.

The story of a man who has found a woman.

A sweet little woman.

She rescued the man, who was desperate and grim.

A desperately lonely man, after he returned from war.

- Is it your story? - No, it's our story.

- Have I saved you? - Yes honey. You saved me.

When I had just returned from the war...

I found that life had no meaning.

I thought about it, until I discovered how important you were to me...

My little Eva.

Eva. Do you want to come to town with me? I'll buy you something.

Yes!

Eva... please wait for me, it won't take 5 minutes.

Ok I'll wait for you.

26 shillings, please.

- Here you go. - Thanks.

I would like to send the letter by express courier to Vienna.

How long do you think will it take?

The day after tomorrow, sir.

And how much is it?

80 shillings.

Thanks.

Hello...

You have to look...

Bravo, it's fantastic!

Attention, I ask your attention...

It is a pleasure to announce that we have something special.

For the first time in this city...

Something that only the crowned heads had the privilege of admiring...

Come closer, come closer, ladies and gentlemen...

Don't miss this unique opportunity...

The FINELLI circus will allow you to see incredible things.

Come closer, look at his shackles.

He will throw them out! You will tell this to your grandchildren.

Do not be afraid or shy... Come on, come on, ladies and gentlemen!

These chains are made of solid steel.

You heard right: steel!!

I invite everyone to examine them. They are made of solid steel!

You may want to investigate them, sir.

See if they are strong enough. Tight enough...

Come on, sir.

By simple muscular force, these powerful chains will crumble.

Okay. Who wants to examine these strings?

Eva!

You should avoid contact with people like that, Gypsies and...

homeless.

Since I saw Eva's naked body I felt hot and pressured...

I was living with an obsessive oneiric experience.

In which my mind waited for her to appear again...

And her...

She appeared promptly...

And she showed me the face of a precocious and cautious girl...

She challenged me. With a tantalizing ambiguity.

With a burning glow in her eyes. The eyes of a mature woman.

She invites me to things that are forbidden.

Forbidden, only because of her infantile body.

But in this imaginary alternative...

sometimes beyond the limits of the senses...

but generally imaginative.

I am moved.

To the great sensation of a man being swept by a strong current.

As if he had a dream within a dream.

And while I let Eva shamelessly play with my mind...

Maybe...

this girl...

understands and accepts me.

Loving me only with her eyes and her heart.

And me, I choose this life.

The Countess of Normandy, and our young talents.

It's Professor Schumann, and his fascinating little daughter.

Professor Schumann is an eminent critic. His pen is very powerful.

- Hello. What are you doing? - Oh, Paul, I was just telling the baroness...

that I think the relationship between love and suffering is irresistible. In every love story.

- I totally agree with your observation. - Goodnight.

- A very talented young man. - He has something.

Max always has an outrageous opinion.

I have read your book, and I find it extremely expressive.

There is a deep bitterness in the story.

At certain moments I could really imagine it.

You are very kind... with your permission. Thanks. Goodnight.

- A strange book, right? - In a way, great.

As you will see, this book contains no beauty, no content or formula.

I just got back from Paris. The press here is completely wrong.

The French have not lost sight of elegance.

The chest covered in this year, and then the short hair...

And the color of the shoes are purple.

Excuse me. Where were we? Oh yeah. There is something I wanted to say.

There is a young woman, a journalist, who has asked to meet you.

I can't help it.

I know, but she is very influential.

She is very entertaining, and this will give importance to her work.

She is very interested.

She was seen in interesting debates. She is very popular.

She is popular. You will agree with me that you will see her later.

- Sir, there is someone who wants to talk to you. - Okay.

Lupus in Tabula.

This is definitely a surprise.

Didn't you plan to stay longer in Vienna?

Yes, that's true, but...

I see that in this city people say only those things that Proust would say in the afternoon.

I just have to look at the Viennese salons... to give me a taste of country life.

I look forward to my departure.

I am going through a very different season in my life, Mr. Bauer.

I have no interest in worldly affairs.

Believe it or not, I get it.

But please don't lose your inspiration.

Impossible.

That's how she learned to love him, like a girl who makes him happy...

with just her eyes and thoughts

And he, who could give her anything else, chose to give her his life.

Nature defeated him and bowed his head

Swab.

It is a miracle that he is still alive.

Yes, but maybe he doesn't know how to appreciate this miracle.

Since he will never be a man again.

Eva? Eva?

Eva?

Eva?

"But the nature that he had lost ended up killing him."