Original subtitles

[soft dramatic intro music]

[horses trot]

[church bells ring]

-Monsieur Flachard. -Lydia!

-This is Camilla. -Ah, I heard a lot about you.

Madam, nice to meet you.

My dearest Mr. Flachard himself.

The King of Parisian entrepreneur, a house!

She is my new prima ballerina.

She is a divine dancer.

Oh, I am sure she is! [giggles]

Beata, please tell our dearest Margaretha

that she should start in five minutes.

And we will have some champagne

and I will explain your roles. [laughs]

[dramatic orchestral music]

[fast pacing dance music]

[music drowns speech]

[music continues]

Bravo! [claps] Brilliant!

-Bravo! -Excellent, isn't it Mr. Flachard?

I need to catch my breath!

You are a miracle... indeed a miracle!

Camilla, come here.

It was delightful, I couldn't take my eyes off you.

-Oh! -And this music, it is splendid!

Your opinion is very important for Margaretha and for me.

We are wishing her huge success.

You are bound to succeed.

I think Mr. Flachard is absolutely right, you will be a star, my dear.

-Thank you. -It was great.

-Thank you. -Bravo, bravo! [claps]

Thank you so much, so much!

[sighs]

-So, how did it go? -Fantastic!

Good!

She's taking such good care of me.

Have you ever start to wonder why?

Why have you been helping me all these years?

Coz I'm your friend.

And I... and eh... well that should be enough.

She's my friend too.

Can you please find Beata for me?

Yeah... I'll go and get her.

-[giggling] -So, what do you think?

-The failure is guaranteed? -Absolutely!

It's hard to imagine something more absurd than that!

[Lydia] Well, great then!

This poor woman is in my hands now.

[sitar music]

[dramatic music]

[music continues]

[French accordion music]

I really don't know what to do, I only have one idea, to run away.

And where? I owe this woman 2000 francs.

She will have me put in jail and ruin my reputation!

She's such a hypocrite!

This woman's dangerous, she's looking for revenge, you know that?

But why?

I just wonder if it actually matters.

At the stage we're at now, I think we just need to know...

-what to do next! -I don't know!

-Lydia's powerful and she's rich and-- -We can find a solution!

Yes, of course, you're right, and God will help us.

We just have to find the sign. That's what you mean?

[music continues]

I know this routine.

This is developed by the Gartan family in Russia!

It's very risky actually, for a circus.

Look at this!

[music continues]

[people cheering]

That's amazing!

[all clapping and cheering]

-Cyrus! -Margaretha, so nice to see you!

Nice to see you too!

We've been looking all over Paris for you!

-Gabriel, my friend! -Hi, how are you Cyrus?

-How are you? -I'm good, thank you.

So you take yourself for an acrobat now, that's new!

But wait a second, you just said we... were looking.

-We... who's the we? -Just wait and see.

-Oh, Patty! -Patty. [all laughing]

I missed you so much!

Oh, look at you, you're so beautiful!

Eh... you two together?

Yes, we are [giggles] and I hope for life.

What about you two?

-No, no, we're just friends. -Just friends. [chuckles]

-But the best of friends hey? -Of course, of course.

Alright... let's go somewhere to celebrate!

-Yes. -Yes. [all giggle]

So this Portuguese asshole climbs on stage and grabs Patty,

but I was right there.

I turned him around and... boom... [laughs]

punched him in the face and the guy just fell like a brick.

Then that asshole turned out to be a major shipowner.

Yeah, we had to run away very fast. [laughing]

He also beat up two lawyers at the Portuguese [unintelligible]

and a Policeman! [laughs]

I couldn't meet such a great man, could I?

No, you certainly couldn't!

How did you end up in the circus?

Well, that's a long story, but I used to know Victor before.

I was on a ship which goes between Glasgow and New York.

The artists did shows for the passengers doing all sorts of risky stunts.

It was a long journey and people enjoyed watching other people flirting with death.

Yeah, I will as always hang by a thread.

So, what about you two?

I have to give a performance in a week and it's gonna be a disaster.

Really? So, don't do it then.

I can't, I owe a lot of money, to a woman.

-And this woman is a liar? -She's trying to disgrace Margaretha

and she's trying to gain complete control of you.

-What are you going to dance? -Srimpi. [giggles]

-Come on Patty. -Eh, sorry.

Why people will never understand what is Srimpi.

If you want to impress anyone in this town you have to learn the dances.

You're right. I'm ready!

I would do everything to avoid such humiliation, really.

And we'll help you! I mean, Patty will help you! [laughs]

-You'd do that? -Yes.

-You'll teach me? -Sure!

You, are heaven sent for me.

If you're able to help me... I would be so grateful.

Ahem... I don't know how this dame became such an angle!

-[all giggling] -She's always divine.

Do you have enough money to arrange everything?

No, no, to be honest we don't have any money

but I know someone that would be glad to lend it to me right?

Yeah!

-OK... toast! -Cheers guys, cheers!

[glasses clinking]

[bottoms up]

[uncorks bottle]

I want another drink!

-I'm sorry Sir but can you pay for it-- -I demand another drink!

Can I see the money please?

Give me another drink, I'll pay it afterwards.

I cannot, I can't.

Let’s go dear, let's go home Riddock.

No, I'm begging you, I'm having such a wonderful time!

-Let's go home! -I can't leave.

I can't pay so, I can't leave.

Alright, I'll pay for you but this is the last time!

Why the last time?

You just paid 3000 for Margaretha and who knows who else!

That is none of your business, let's go!

And we've been through so much together.

After all we did to Mollier.

That horrible fire, that dead kid.

-[slaps] -Oh! [all laugh]

I thought I'd become special to you.

-I was obviously wrong. -Alright, let's go my dear, let's go home.

I'll do anything you say, Lydia.

Bye boys, I'll see you in hell! [laughs loud]

[exotic dance music]

I hate this dance.

Why is that?

It makes me think of dirty sailors from around the world,

who used to stare at my girl.

Margaretha will have some clothes at the end of this.

And she won't be dancing in a brothel!

No, depends how you look at it.

[music continues]

-Have you seen the Baron? -Not since yesterday.

He was drunk as a skunk, let him sleep... in his lair.

-How is our foolish girl? -Rehearsing!

She bought a heap of fabrics... found the musicians.

By the way, how much does she owe me already?

-5668 francs. -Great!

Different music! [door opening]

Hubert, I need to see this!

[exotic dance music]

She might actually win the audience over with that dance.

I wish I'd burnt her in those stables.

Well, since you brought it up Madam, Murdoch has been talking

an awful lot lately about that [unintelligible] even to strangers.

I would have gotten rid of him long ago but I thought he could control his mouth!

-Perhaps he can't. -Just say the word, madam.

[music continues]

I completely forgot, this letter came for you this afternoon.

It's from the Consulate.

[sighs]

Do you remember the man... that was given my [unintelligible]?

-Yeah. -He writes here that Rudolf.

[unintelligible] in Dunkirk.

I could go to see her.

It will take a couple of days and you should be practicing

for your performance.

I know.

Should I get a cab for the station, put some of madam's money to good use?

You stay in Paris and I will go alone.

Abbi will never accept me if I come with a man.

Right.

-You're drinking too much Maximilian! -Yes I am!

And you do too much talking!

You should mention the fire in the stables everywhere you go!

You don't want to end up getting guillotined, do you?

[chase music]

[gasps]

[tumbles]

You must look after me and you must me very kind to me,

because if I go down... you will go down.

[panting]

We have to make sure that doesn't happen.

So from now on you're going to be very generous to me.

I have great needs!

-Are you blackmailing me? -[chuckles]

You're stuck with me.

[rock fragments]

You and me... it's for life.

[laughs]

[door slams shut]

What the hell...

Don't move!

Don't move!

Ah!

[cursing]

[gun falls]

[dramatic music] [grunting]

[music building]

[gunshot]

[gasps]

Don't scream!

Oh, no!

No, no, no, no, no.

Calm down.

I don't want to scream, calm down please.

Here... drink a little.

Take it!

Calm down.

I think that... it is the best way for him.

Oh yes, [nervous laugh] it is the best way for him

and it is the best way for me.

[footsteps]

Everything is alright!

Hubert... calm down, everything is alright Hubert.

Hubert, this young man... he saved my life!

[pistol unlocking]

And please... take care of this.

Yeah, I'll take care of it.

Thank you dear and we will get out of your way.

Come with me boy!

Come with me.

Everything is alright.

I just want to thank you. come with me.

[ominous music]

OK.

[music continues]

[knocks]

Hello, I'm Margaretha.

Margaretha Zelle, Nan's mother.

What do you want?

I came here all the way from Paris.

I traveled all night long just to see my daughter.

Please... let me just have her and then I'll go, I promise...

You have my word.

Won't you let me in?

[soft instrumental music]

[anticipatory music]

Mommy!

Oh, my love!

Time to get ready, we must go to church.

I don't want to go to church with you!

The kind of woman you are isn't the kind that belongs in the House of God!

Time... for your morning prayer.

[soft piano music]

[praying softly]

[sheets rustling]

[door opening]

[clicks open]

There are only business papers there!

[giggles]

-Any money? -Oh!

-I have to leave. -Why?

You don't need to leave so you shouldn't leave.

I like you... you're a cute boy,

and I am very very rich!

-They'll kill me if I stay in person. -Oh, who are they?

I know a lot of people... I know the right people.

And I can help you.

So... so tell me... what's the problem?

Collard and I were supposed to steal some golden statue

from some old fort house.

But we couldn't get it.

The old man shot Paul down and I ran away.

That's all.

Sit down dear.

So, it was a huge house and it had a golden statue, right?

-Yeah. -Who's that man?

His name is Eugene Guimet?

I think so maybe... but I only remember the house.

You have been sent to me but to hell himself.

Oh, my!

[laughs] Religious!

That's adorable!

Mam... we're late!

I shouldn't have... let you in!

[heavy footsteps]

Mommy, take me with you, please.

Sweetheart you must understand... the Lord does not allow me to see you.

I shouldn't even be here.

If I take you away the policeman will be very angry

and then we will be put in prison, you understand?

But I promised you, I'll find a way for us to be together again, OK?

You trust me, eh? You must be patient!

-I love you so much! [footsteps] -Hurry!

Get dressed! Hurry!

You should leave now!

[unsettling music]

[door clunked shut]

[dramatic music]

[weeping]

[music continues]

[steam train]

[blows whistle]

[rattling]

[soft train rattle]

Somebody died because of a statue?

I shot that bastard but I missed the second one, unfortunately.

-Ah! -Please.

-Is it real gold? -Yes, the purest gold.

I bought it from Cambodian pirates, paid a good price for it.

Have you thought about my offer?

Opening an Asian museum?

-Yes. -With an Oriental dance?

-Yes. -Indonesian, you said?

I assure you Maître it will be a sensation.

And besides, we will help a wonderful woman

to make her dream come through.

Yes, yes... she wants to get her daughter back?

If you only heard the way she speaks about her daughter

makes me cry every time I hear it.

-Are you planning to invite someone? -Just a few friends!

I'm confident your guests will be kind enough to vouch for Madam Macleod?

Certainly... choose the place.

I think here will be perfect!

Wonderful!

[door opening]

-Good afternoon Monsieur Camil. -Have a seat.

Tell me...

I don't have [mumbling].

The old man killed Collard, but he escaped.

-And Voda? -Still in the old man's house.

That old son of a bitch made a fool of me!

The client will be very unhappy and surely won't pay!

You need to find Mathieu, got it?

[car engine]

Right there, right there!

Who are you, what do you want?

[anticipatory music]

Is it him?

He is coming.

[Lydia] Hubert, do something!

I believe you're quite safe Madam, he just wants the boy.

Good evening madam.

I beg your pardon.

[car door opening]

Time to go home Mathieu.

[tense music]

[Lydia] One moment please.

You need a golden Buddha, don't you?

You couldn't keep your mouth shut stupid son of a bitch. [gasps]

[gasps]

You can kill him, if you want... but it won't get you the gold.

If you listen to me Mathieu will bring you what you want.

You are playing with fire lady!

Oh, it is something I enjoy doing.

Risk... is my second greatest passion, after men.

This boy is very good... and I haven't played enough with him.

He has always been popular with the ladies.

So... what do you suggest?

Oh... Chimei museum will be opening tomorrow.

There will be a woman there... someone I don't wish well.

But you will be with me.

He will steal the golden Buddha during the performance

and will bring it to you.

Interesting... but you could be charged as his accomplice.

Yes... Mathieu will steal something else too.

We'll plant those things among this woman's.

She will be accused of stealing

which will make me very very sad and disappointed.

[chuckles] You are even more dangerous than me, madam.

[laughs] Yes, I take it as a compliment.

Oh, well.

Have it your way then.

But when my guys will go with you... they'll keep an eye on our handsome boy.

Go with him!

[car engine]

[horses trotting]

Sir, welcome!

I feel like an idiot, why are we here?

Because Paris said so.

Madame, Monsieur...

What's wrong with you?

You see the guy that just came in?

-Yeah, welcome. -His name's Mathieu.

-Who? -He's got a knife.

Good evening, welcome.

He's a thief and a murderer.

I saw him once in Marseille.

-Hello. -Good evening.

And I think I saw him again last time at Kireevskaya's.

Maybe he's just a gigolo!

-Welcome. -Let's hope so.

-Watch the car, will you? -Alright, I will.

[soft orchestral music]

It's time to put your make-up on.

-What's the matter, Margaretha? -I'm scared.

What if I fail?

You know the right way to end this dance, don't you?

What did you feel when you first got naked in public?

It was like... losing your virginity.

A bit painful at first... but then you start feeling the power of the man.

You saw me naked.

What do you think about my body?

-Like a Goddess. -[smiles]

Thank you.

Yes, very special.

I think it will be something that you really enjoy.

[gong resonates]

[doors open]

[soft exotic music]

[exotic dance music]

It's up here.

[gong]

Mathieu!

You're still a thief, I see!

[music building]

[gasps]

[music continues]

[gasps]

[gasps]

[gunshot]

[flash]

Monsieur Guimet, Monsieur Guimet.

In only two days three men have died because of your golden idol!

You feel right displaying it when it has so much blood on it?

You are right, I will send the Buddha to my bank safe right away.

I shall not let it endanger anyone, anybody.

These are the criminals who attempted to steal the exhibits from the museum.

Their names are Mathieu Niwa, and Hubert Surdier.

Oh, Hubert, I didn't expect it from you!

You and that boy killed those four men?

Arrest her!

-[chuckles] -[Mathieu] It was all her plan!

She wanted us to steal the Buddha!

Nobody will believe you, little fool!

I will!

-[laughs] -And, don't count on help

from your protectors this time.

Baron Rhedock... disappeared a few days ago.

His servants claim that he went to your place.

Madam, is this so?

-[laughs] You've proved nothing! -Absolutely!

But there's one circumstance, we finally found the body

of Monsieur Rhedock and we retrieved the bullet.

I don't think it will very difficult for us,

to prove that the bullet came from the gun

of the man we have arrested who is your lover, Mathieu.

I believe it would be easy for us to make him speak the truth.

Madam Kireevskaya... you're under arrest.

[flash]

Monsieur Guimet, I don't know what happened

but I found these jewels in my pocket!

I swear I didn't put them there!

Those criminals wanted to set you up.

Please keep it as a present.

Gentlemen... this lovely lady...

impressed us... with her grace and boldness.

She saved this terrible night... with her amazing beauty.

And if it were not for this heinous crime, I would say... that I'm happy.

-And what is her name? -Please don't!

I understand.

Her name is... Mata Hari.

Remember this name... Mata Hari.

Which means, "The eye of the day".

[ending music]