MISTRESS
- Have you seen Mario? - He's at the back I think
- So you do hang out here - I said I did
I was going to your home, then I remembered you said you used this cafe
So you made it to Paris. And Pierrot?
He couldn't get out of bed
I'm starting as a gardener in September
- You found a job? - My father...
- What are you doing? - I'm hard at work
Working with books?
It's a great job. Really classy
- And it pays? - Yes, it's great
Could you put me up for a few days until I find a room?
No problem. My place is nothing fancy, I warn you
Strange, you and I together
What will you do until September?
I don't think anyone's in
- Let's go - I want to get the name
- What's the notebook for? - Let me handle this, trust me
I'm organised
- We're from a publishing house - Books on the fine arts
Bugger your arts!
Good morning, Madame. Would you be...
Sorry, I made a mistake
Art books, Madame?
It's best to say you made a mistake
I like to see what's behind all those walls
It's an adventure to look around houses
You never get beyond the door. 'A mistake'
I'd like to meet someone for once
You take the top, I'll take the bottom
- What do I see? - Fourth floor is shut up
Let's work fast. I've had it with encyclopaedias for today
We're salesmen for art books
Classics, you know. Here's Titian...
I'm too busy. Not interested
You haven't even looked at them
Come in
This way
Hurry!
Stop it, and I'll buy all your books
Quick, where's the stopcock?
Under the kitchen sink
A towel or something, that might stop it
But these are clean towels
I think we've done it
Bravo! You're an expert, I could kiss you
You ought to warn the people below
The woman who lives there is away on the Riviera
I'll write to her
Hear that? The woman below is away
- Lucky her - Us, too
I'll have no part in that
You're sure she's away?
On the Riviera. If someone comes, we've lost our keys
Worthless stuff
All junk, but I'm taking something
- Quick, there's a man in there - Wait. Don't panic
Stay, Texas!
Careful, he's trained to kill
You again
Texas is jumpy tonight
Well, aren't you ashamed?
Stay there
I'll be with you in a moment
Sorry, but I can't trust you
- How are you this evening? - Fine, thank you
Stay, Texas
What now?
Don't ask me, you got us into this. I didn't want to come
What was that?
You'll find out.
Give me a smoke
He doesn't approve
Bloody dog!
I don't think he likes me
I can tell from his eyes
- Don't make him angry - I'm not
I need you
And me?
- You need me? -200 francs for 3 minutes work
On your knees!
Take off your gloves
Piss in his face
Still going to Barcelona?
I'll be back in two weeks
Got the key?
Did you fuck her?
What is this place? A brothel?
Can we make something out of it? Tell me
Mario, we're leaving
I'd like to invite you to dinner
I've got money. Please, say yes
Wait downstairs. I must change first
She can't shop us
- What did you do with her? - Nothing
- Leave me alone for five minutes - Why?
Because. Clear off
- What's the matter? - I don't know
Are you going?
Here, take the lot
Where are you from? What do you do?
It depends
You don't trust me?
That's not it
I haven't really done anything
Another, please
I can't eat without...
So what do you do?
Questions are wasted on me
I lie, or I don't answer
Will your friend talk?
He doesn't understand what was going on
Do you?
I'm watching you
Why did you come out with me? Couldn't you trust me?
Afraid?
I'm not a worrier
I've no money
It's true
I paid off my friend, so we could be alone
You really did that?
I'm flattered
They kill horses at this hour
- How do you know? - I worked in an abattoir
- What was it like? - Horrible
But after a few days, I got used to it
so I quit
Are you thirsty, too?
The table... it's very good
Now I get it
I'll draw the curtains, it's too bright
All right?
You never know
I don't mean to...
It's always hard to tell
Where am I... am I bothering you?
Am I a drag?
The dog
I'm busy
Sorry, I forgot, really forgot
You'll send someone? I'll sign it at once
I could kill you now if I wanted to
It's simple: one squeeze and you're dead
You put the dog out
- What's the time? - Twelve
Hold on.
You can come at four today
No, not today. Call again tomorrow
I don't feel like it today
Tea or coffee?
Why two phones?
Black is business, white is private
Which one rang?
Black
Isn't it too early for questions?
Will this do for the gentleman below?
Wait. A few hairs
Dressed already?
I can't work it, I don't have breakfast
I've been thinking
How about a country outing?
Right away?
You've nothing to do?
- Where to? - I'm driving
- I was here first - I'm the driver
You steer, I'll work the pedals, which means I'm the strongest
No dessert, sir?
That's a pretty bag
School report for Georges Walter
You're Ariane Walter
'Concentration: good, but erratic, tends to wander
'Comprehension: good, remembers well'
He's my son
He's the man in my life
Do you mind?
I'm glad you have a child
He's the only man I trust
You don't trust me?
It's because someone once...
I understand
It's not the first time that...
It's the first time...
...the first time I've ever felt...
I'm in control!
The biggest don't always win
I have a friend who lives nearby
He has a lovely chéteau
Lucky him
Would you like to visit him?
Not really
Too bad, because...
...he's expecting me
When was this arranged?
Shall we go?
This place is falling apart
Disgusting!
Do you do any work when I'm away, Emile?
What have you got to say?
You should have been retired years ago
We only keep you on out of pity, so have a care
Of course, Madame
- Have our guests arrived? - An hour ago, Madame
If Madame will be so kind...
How are you, Baron?
Is this the naughty young lady who needs to be punished?
A drink?
Whisky, if possible
Emile, a drink for the gentleman. Some whisky
This glass is dirty, Emile
Dry it!
It doesn't matter
An ashtray, Emile
Ashtray
Use your belt
- Had a nice weekend, Georges? - Excellent, thank you, sir
- By the way, how is Gautier? - Fine. Very busy
Who is Gautier?
Is something the matter?
Butter my toast, Emile
I'm driving
I'll tie you up
I'll fasten your seat belt
Goodbye, Emile... Sorry, Georges
- Still upset? - I'm not upset
- Were you scared? - Never
Liar
- Any appointments? - I've written them down
Him again
Get another key made. This gentleman lives here now
Open the door, Lucienne
My little darlings are hungry
Today, I give them ants, tomorrow, flies
- What are they? - Plants
Shall I give them flies tomorrow, or veal?
This is from Gautier
- How is he? - Fine
He wants you to call him at once
Nothing serious?
A present
That's really nice of you. A suit
I don't wear suits. Can I just wear the trousers?
- You'll get used to suits - I'll try
I'm making something for you
Not too tired?
Isn't it all very exhausting?
No, it's exciting, getting into people's passions...
so intimately
What are they to you?
Friends
- Does it give you pleasure? - Yes if I give pleasure
Then you're the slave
You're at their disposal
No, I couldn't do it if I didn't like it
It's all a matter of making yourself available
With you here, it's difficult
It's getting difficult
What do they get out of it?
Is it the only way that they can come?
No, their sex lives are perfectly normal...
at home, with wife, mistress or girlfriend
- Do you ever make love with them? - Never. Some things don't mix
- I just direct the show. - So I've seen
Strange, isn't it?
Do they tell you what to say?
They tell me what they want. I use my imagination to improve on it
I get into their fantasies, their lives
I like that
You know, that time with Emile, I didn't know what was going on
Emile... the chéteau
What is it? Will you go?
Is Olivier here?
Wait. I'll look.
Somebody wants Olivier
You want Olivier?
Nice place
Where were you? - In the country
I'm not intruding?
Not very chatty
Not in the morning
I've been thinking
This girl could be a gold mine
If we two got together
There must be people behind her
I thought you might need me
All right, I never said it. I just called in when passing
I don't want anything from you
Open the door. It's either the dog, or get out. Choose.
I'll open your door
Will that be all?
Stop, bitch!
It's us now
See how well he took it?
Lower your eyes in front of your mistress, slave
What a handsome slave. He loves his mistress, doesn't he?
We'll sew up his pretty mouth
Now, I'll lower you and you'll crawl at the feet of your mistress
On your belly
Not a sound!
Dog!
I'll hang you up
Skin you alive
What a pretty sight you'll make up there
No mercy
You're suffering?
I'll sew your mouth and eyes
Some air
I don't want to... Gautier...
I need you
Gautier who?
I can't give what they want anymore
I can't stand you! I hate you!
Calm down, it's over now
Help me
Lie down
You're crazy, eh?
Take a deep breath, relax. I'll make tea for you
What are you doing?
Answer me.
- They're waiting downstairs - You must be joking
Shut up!
You try to be a whore, then you're sick
I am a whore and I like it. I chose this life
Never do that again
It's not my clients that upset me, It's you
Because I love you and it scares me
I don't understand at all
You're crazy
Go on
I'm going with you
Bitch!
Your punishment is half-an-hour in the dark
Please listen, Mademoiselle. We could go for a drive
I'd warm you up in my arms
Don't be afraid, I haven't touched you
I'm not going to eat you, although I wouldn't mind
We could go to see a film
Leave me alone, I'm married. I'll call the police
I just want to take you to a film...
...so we can be warm, in the dark
She's my wife. She's an exhibitionist
She likes dustbins. She likes to fuck in the muck
Hard on me, I prefer beds
You criminals, you're mad
Don't kill that poor old woman. Come along, darling
I know where there's a better concierge. It can wait till tomorrow
No, another game tomorrow
Do the snakes eat the fish? Can they get into the bath?
You enjoy the bath and massage, sir?
Yes, but be very gentle with me
I love it gently
Thanks for returning my call. Things are bad, I must see you at once
Thanks, I'll come at once
What was that all about?
I must go out. Will you do me a favour?
- Open a bank account in your name - Why not yours?
No questions. It's for both of us
Mistress, I'm thirsty. Have mercy.
No, I don't deserve it
You want to tempt me
Sometimes you have no pity. Punish me, but I beg you...
...not too hard, it hurts
What are you doing here? Did she send you?
- She's capable of anything - Such as?
What does she do to you?
Answer, or I'll really hurt you
Only do what she told you, or go away
Who are you?
I only want what I asked for
Clear off!
You don't realise who I am. I'll have you kicked out. I'm powerful
Don't! You're hurting me!
I'm sorry. She'll be here soon
She's gone out
Who is it? Who am I talking to?
Who gave you my name? Answer me
This is stupid.
You're Gautier
He won't say who he is
Not yet. I'll tell her
Yes, it was Monsieur Olivier
So it was Gautier. It was, wasn't it?
It was Monsieur Gautier
Who is he? I must know. Gautier
He's just Monsieur Gautier. They have business together, that's all I know
We'll see about that
- Was all well at the bank? - Yes, they gave me a receipt
Are the flowers for me?
It seems I was expected at the bank. A cop was waiting when I came out
He knew all about me, even my name
He wanted information. I think he was after someone bigger
I don't want to end up in jail
If you see him again, you don't know a thing
I told him. But he knows my name
Flowers last longer cut aslant; they get more water
- I know - Then do it
And use cold water
Who is Monsieur Gautier?
He knows my name, too. He phoned a while ago
The green stuff is asparagus fern; the shops put it in for padding
People with taste throw it out
So who is Gautier? Some sort of rich pimp?
Tell me, I want to know
You want to know? All right, I'll tell you who Monsieur Gautier is
A horse, a winner. And I'm trying to get a holiday for you and me
As for your fantasy cop, if you get his name, I'll take care of him
I'll be back in two hours
- Staying here? - I'll wait for you
Get off that
Look what the dog did
I'm late
Did you give Gautier all your money again.
Tell me. I can't take this anymore
I must know, if we're to stay together
If you want us to last, stop this
- I can't help people like you - It's not my fault
I'll never let you in again
Let me poke around in peace
Aren't we friends now?
Do you know these guys?
Take it easy, Texas, we're just investigating
Do you know this place?
Gladys on the left, Clara centre
Ready? Take your places
Clara, that's not your place
Let's begin... it's winter
It's cold. You are prostitutes, there are no customers
If you go home empty-handed, you'll be punished
A man walks by in the empty street
You look at him. You smile
You caress each other to get his attention. You kiss
Again. More!
Better than that! Stronger!
That's better
I'm a bit late
Wait in the corner. Mistress will be here soon
On the Cross. Five minutes to get into position
Lucienne, you can go. I'll be back in a moment
- I want you now - This isn't the moment. I'm late
Later
I'm having you in front of them
Not in front of them. Don't do that, I beg you
- I want to see Monsieur Gautier - You have an appointment?
Gautier? I'm Olivier
Well?
This must stop. I love Ariane. She's afraid of you
Are you sure? Has she said so?
I can tell
- A drink? - That won't change anything
The thought never crossed my mind
Be seated
So, what can I do for you?
Nothing for me, but you can leave Ariane alone
She tried to jump out the window
Yes, if I hadn't stopped her in time...
Then she called you, wanted to see you at once
I saw her. She said she needed a holiday
I have a suggestion. From now on, I take care of her
- How? - As you do
But I'll take a smaller cut and I'll really protect her
You're sure we both take care of women in the same manner?
That's beside the point
I want you to return some of the money you took from her
I want 10,000 francs now
- Do you realise who I am? - Who cares?
Aren't you rather rash?
That will be all for the moment
It's all settled. Don't answer the phones
Switch them off. I'll explain
Same again, please
Haven't you had enough? You owe 25 francs
Keep the change
He's a nut case
Repeat that
Carry on like that and I'll come out
What are you doing here? Get out!
Horsemeat
Two steaks, please
What are you up to?
- Steak at this hour? - It's good
Why did you tell me not to answer the phones?
I'd been drinking
I can smell it
A surprise for you
Where did that come from?
-10,000 francs. - So I see
For you
Maybe I was stupid
You wouldn't tell me, so I found out for myself
I met your Gautier
From now on, you won't have to give him such a big cut
Not coming to bed?
Don't touch me
Yes, he told me
No, I promise you, he's quite harmless
Right away?
Impossible. I can't right now
I beg you, not now. I can't
You're leaving. It's allover
Pack, dress, get out
Understand?
Idiot! How could you have done it?
You wanted to find out for yourself. Weren't we more important?
More important than 'finding things out'?
Are you a cop, or what?
I hadn't understood
I knew you hadn't, you're so stupid
Shall I tell you about Gautier?
Gautier is very powerful
He trades all over the world. He could snuff you out in five minutes
So why did he give me 10,000 francs?
To humiliate me, make fools of us
You see, Gautier loves me
Enough to let me live the way I want. Understand that?
I was working on him
I wanted him to accept you
He'd have given me my freedom
But now you've mucked it up. He's afraid for me
He's a dangerous man now
Understand now? Are you going to leave?
You hurt yourself
Get out
Is that the lot?
I LOVE YOU
- What are you doing? - Packing
- Where's Ariane? - I don't know any Ariane
- Did Gautier send you? - He's Monsieur Gautier
Tell me where Ariane is
I don't want to fight, but where's Ariane?
So many Jean Jaurés avenues
Daddy, daddy...
I want to show you something
THE END