Proline Film Saint Petersburg
with support from The Mass Media Development and Support Foundation
and The Russian Cinema Fund
presents
A film by Alexander Sokurov
Based on the tragedy by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
You've told us so much about the composition of the human body...
...but not a word about the soul.
I haven't found it.
Where does one look for the soul?
The skin is thin, perforated...
Large and lung...
The soul. And life...
Where are they hidden, then? In the head?
There's only rubbish in there!
Or in the heart?
Sometimes I have the feeling that...
...both reside in the feet.
- How do you mean? - If one is startled...
Up, up, up, up!
...then one suddenly feels...
...so much life in the startled feet
Nonsense!
You clean up here! The rag is dirty. loo.
- That rag is clean. Smell for yourself!
I made a mistake.
It's the formalin!
Do you think that I'm already dead?
- That was an accident. - Like the berries with carbolic acid...
...you served me last night?
Carbolic acid dulls the pain.
The pain of the world. And the pain of the soul.
What the soul is and where it resides...
...only God knows. And the Foe of all mankind
Quit babbling. Carbolic acid, carbolic acid...
And one of them has finally flown!
So, where will I find...
...these two gentlemen? - God is everywhere.
- Thus He is nowhere. - And the Devil: they say...
...where there is money, there you find the Devil.
- I have no money. - Then you're not the Devil.
Thank you. That's very reassuring.
- Who Is he then? No one knows for sure
Word has It, the fat guy In the square might be something of the sort.
Really?
- What would you wish for? - From the Devil?
Two things. Firstly, I'd wish to rid myself of the entire world
Secondly, I'd wish to see you more often.
How could you see me more often...
...if the world were gone?
Simple.
The world goes away, except for you and me.
Try someone else. I'll stick with humanity.
For the common good. The corpse can go. Be quick...
...it is starting to stink. - How shall I pay...
...the gravediggers?
They must wait until tomorrow Then I will pay them.
- Come In. Von can take him. - What about our money?
- Tomorrow. - Always the same.
So cold. That': that.
Excuse me.
Everything comes and goes according to law...
...only man's life Is overcast by faltering fortune.
The God who dwells within my breast...
...who can shake my soul in its depths...
...who sits enthroned over all my powers...
...outside me He is powerless
Professor, when shall the two of them come by tomorrow?
I don'! want to hear about it.
I am starving.
- I'm off! Where to?
Where, where? There!
Hold him tight.
Why are you standing there stock-still?
- But he is kicking! Old fool! Why are you kicking?!
Nothing has changed.
Your son, Doctor.
I see. I'll he done shortly.
Why does this place always stink so terribly?
My father. An honorable man, lost in the dark.
What use is all this to him?
What are you up to?! Get out! Thief!
Go and see what the Professor is doing over there!
Tell him people are trying to work over here!
You're wanted.
You are breaking his spine!
What do you want?
Nothing. To see you.
To see what? I'm not a painting.
It's too tight. And you're charging money for this?
And whom exactly would I be charging?
Those people over there.
My patients don'! have anything.
Untie him, please.
Good method. Tested on many a patient.
- And haw many have survived? - I've never counted.
As usual.
- Can you walk? - I don't know.
- Steady on your legs? - Yes.
- Then get out of here! - What the heck?
Tomorrow you will be hopping around like a rabbit.
Are you sleeping poorly?
I don'! sleep at all.
Someone has survived the rack.
- At last! You love your rack.
One can't work on an empty stomach.
True.
These are Gad': gifts.
Come, brothers. The flesh is calling.
Nothing has been cleaned!
I always have to do everything myself! That George!
- Smells nice! What is It? - Here I am!
Out!
Mine!
It is my due! Who is the meat from?
From Frau Weber, whose appendix you snipped.
- Didn't earn much. - I don't have such huge needs...
...as our dear professor. - Needs...
...I don't even have enough money for ink.
I'm willing to forsake everything - the house...
- SI! down. ... food. Anything.
- To do without is good for one. - If only I were certain...
- Of what? - That what I'm doing has meaning.
No. I'm not giving you any.
No!
What? What do you mean?
Surely you want money?
He who limits himself...
...creates his own small fortune
His own small fortune.
Heard that a thousand times.
One must work and never beg.
- You again! - I've been waiting for two hours.
I'm sick. loo.
What is it now? Let': have a look.
You are like an onion!
There is no getting close to you!
Lie dawn!
Help me.
I don'! understand -what is this?
Pass me the vaginal speculum.
Hold her legs down.
I work day and night.
I love no one, I have nu family...
...I never sleep or eel.
I find your reproaches unjust. I'm doing my best.
What good is It to me If my soul is empty? I feel no happiness...
...no anger, no compassion - The soul...
...one can do without It. Why complicate things?
Matter. Black.
Hollow.
My hammer strikes the knee and the leg twitches.
That's it.
- That is not enough for me. - Then leave.
I have no money for you. Nor the meaning of life.
Let': look at what we have here.
That's a pity.
Venus. Venus.
What are you doing?!
He is a good man, your father.
A good man
A good man, in his darkest yearning...
...still knows the one...
...true way
Must do without. You must do without.
The! is the eternal song.
The eternal song.
- Let me through! Don't be so greedy!
- No! This has been ordered! - Enough]
Shut up!
Would the gentleman have a few pennies to spare?
- No. I'm sorry. - Just a few coins.
- We are starving! - So am I.
Such a line gentleman and no money.
Nothing in the pockets?
Noblemen are so forgetful, aren't they?
- Snotty brat! Me? A brat? I'll smash your face in!
Watch your jewels!
- I'll knock the stuffing out of you! - Swine!
- Bastards! - Dirt bag!
- Cunny! Bonehead!
- Get lost! Let me. I'll show him!
I'll let you fly.
Who is this?
Good day, dear sir.
Who is this?
Black. like Death himself.
Good day, sir.
Or is Death grey?
Father Philipp. You're here already.
I thought I'd be late.
Debt after debt I have amended!
Yes, the affair Is settled as far as you're concerned
- There is my coach. - A remarkable pair.
Death and a priest.
And I. a starving man.
You're hungry, too'! Everybody is starving...
Who is this from?
From Lent, the poet.
A strangely unhappy man...
No need lo return it.
The unhappy are dangerous!
Good day, sir.
My name is Faust, Doctor Faust.
I salute the learned gentleman!
I'm the owner of this firm.
My name is Muller, Mauritius.
I am Mauricius Muller...
Who are you, please?
A part of the power...
...that always does what's good
Where does the second voice come from? Does he have two tongues?
Do come in! I'm all ears
Please be careful.
This is all pawned property?
A pledge of security, as the law calls it.
- This is my midwife’s. - Really?
- I know her. Frau Menzel. - It': a small world.
And with these, you weigh money?
No, souls.
- Are they heavy'! - No heavier than a coin.
- I thought so. - Most of them...
...but not yours.
The man has no sense of humour.
Take a seal.
Thank you.
A starving man never has a sense of humour.
- This here - If I may.
I'd like to pawn this.
This is no ordinary ring!
The philosopher's stone!
It explains the nature of things
- Then It must be worth something. - On the contrary.
It's worth nothing. Life has declined in value...
...not to mention death
I don'! understand. What's worth anything then?
Time... Art...
Who is rustling there? Who is creeping around?
I need money.
- Anything else you desire? - I am still ton young...
...to be without desire. - I have a desire, ton.
I collect autographs. "The Foundations of Human Physiology.
- Did you write this? - Even if I did...
...I couldn't sign It for you. I have no money for ink.
Soon I'll have to write in blond.
No need. I have ink.
Your knowledge is impressive.
Here you are. This work will outlive you
The word dies...
...before It leaves the pen. - Over here, yes...
...but there is also the world beyond.
I'm so tired. Man's wretched ways exhaust me.
And my heart aches.
- Now, give me the money! - No.
- What would you accept In pawn? - Anything.
- Even rubbish? - It depends.
An old tract about the meaning of life?
- No, no. - A perpetuum mobile?
Spare me!
The relics of Saint Sebastian?
The relics? That's a good one.
- Where would you find those? - Seek and you shall find.
Did this Sebastian ever exist?
Maybe.
- Maybe not. - What are you saying?
I'm saying, there won'! be any money.
- Do you see this hole? - Nu.
I wanted to pluck a rose blossom...
...for a maiden. - You should mend it.
Mend It! Where does one find the right cloth?
And time? And money?
No money! No time! Spent it all!
That's how it is then
He shall eat dust, and eat eagerly.
I will see what I can do for you. Doctor.
Never mind.
Ferdinand! My registry!
Ferdinando!
It's not under my pillow!
I have hidden it somewhere else.
I'm thirsty! Pour me some wine!
Certainly, madam.
Law, medicine, philosophy...
...and sadly even theology...
.I've studied with passionate resolution.
And stand here now...
...a fool for sure, no wiser than I was before.
Excuse me.
Everything fleeting is only a stench]
- Calm down! We can't get through with the coffin!
Everyone over here!
I'm here! I'm with you!
Patience, patience! Don't move!
Let the pigs through!
There we go. Come on.
Ida. I need hot water.
What's this I need"?! I have to cook now.
In the beginning was the Word...
...the Word...
In the beginning was the Word...
...the Word...
You again! Come in!
In the beginning was the Word...
And the Word was with God.
Do you understand how this is meant?
- No. - Neither do I.
"In the beginning was the Word... Already I'm stuck.
Impossible for me to rate the word...
...so highly. - You must translate it some other way.
Maybe "the thought"? In the beginning was...
In the beginning was the thought that acts...
...and creates everything. - In the beginning was the I.
- Whose "I"? - Mine.
- Von were In the beginning? - Why not?
- Then we're all doomed - I don't believe so.
- Ida! That was on purpose!
There you have your water!
Furniture wrecker! Little termite!
- In the beginning was the Word - Such manners! In our home!
- No, you're mistaken. In the beginning was the thought...
...that acts and creates everything
In the beginning was an I. Listen lo...
...wise little Wagner...
...who nearly bursts with love for his master.
In the beginning was the thought...
...wise little Wagner...
Yes, wise little Wagner. Or the great...
- What are you doing?
- Nothing. - Slop it.
But It's the latest fashion in France!
I look like a corpse in this colour.
Did you bring what I asked for?
Yes.
Give it to me! There it is.
Thank you.
I hope your brawn liquid is good.
- It all depends on the dose. - As long as it works.
Will you miss me?
Begin the procedure.
Wagner! Will you miss me?
Miss you?
I can't say whether I'll miss you.
Yes or no?
Or would you join me in death?
- What's that! Stinging nettle? - It stimulates the vital organs.
- And spells the appetite. - Nu. I won'! miss you.
- Why not'! I can tell you...
...why I won't miss you - Alright.
What are the gentlemen doing?!
An abominable stench throughout the house!
Like a witches' kitchen!
As a consolation I'll drink it, too!
No, you won't. I'll drink it all myself.
- Where is my towel? Don't walk barefoot!
What are you doing here? I'm not receiving today. I have to go.
A decent gentleman!
Extremely decent!
You forgo! your ring.
As an honest man...
...I felt obliged to return it.
How did you get In here? Who let you in?
Iduberga! Did you let him in?
- Are you running an open house? - Thank you, Iduberga.
Decent people must keep...
...each other's company, and not mingle with riffraff.
- Thanks, Iduberga. - Wagner. why are you shivering?
Get out!
Why not money instead?
- I'd prefer money. - The Gospel according to John.
- Do you know Greek? - Nu.
But I'd always recognise the Holy Scripture.
How 507
My faith helps.
You hope to find what you're lacking in this hunk?
- What am I lacking'! - I know. A healthy diet.
- For you. - That won'! be necessary.
- Try n. - If you say so.
I baked It myself. What is that smell?
- Such a sweet smell! - Where are you going?
Eat! You'll need it.
How do you know what I'll need?
Eat, eat
Hemlock]
- From the apothecary next door? - None of your business.
That was mine!
This is impossible.
You cannot die here! What is more, I wanted to go.
You are alive? Interesting...
But the poison... How the devil?!
The devil? Stupid wenches call me (hat...
...but it's not who I am. - Who are you then?
If I knew...
What use would it be to you?
I have a certain interest.
In what?
The eternal dilemma.
Oh, no, no!
Out of the question,-..
...the waiting list is too long
Too many interested parties...
Who else is on the list?
Tell me. It'll remain between us.
Or are you deceiving me again?
I speak only the naked truth Our theatre director...
I thought so.
- Your rector. An idiot! Who else?
The local coffin maker.
Don't touch!
A monkey!
You're lying!
A monkey on the moon!
Then, the butcher, the music teacher.
- Pfeiffer?! Yes, exactly. A freemason
- That's plenty. - Exactly.
I told you
What are you looking for?
You stink like a corpse!
What a stench!
I don'! smell anything, but if you say so.
What shall we do? Should we air the room?
- But how exactly shall we go about It? - We'll just walk out.
A stroll with you, Doctor, is an honour and a reward.
By way of saying thanks I'd like to show you something.
I know everything you could show me in this town.
And what we do know is of no use to us.
Ergo: what we don'! know will be of use to us.
Give me that! Now explain...
...how It's possible after such a lethal dose...
that you should still be alive? Incredible!
Oh, now it starts! I'm dying!
The spirit of denial will survive this world.
- This is the way out. Not an ounce of sympathy...
- What? ... for your companion!
Your hemlock was too strong for my weak stomach.
Thank you.
Thanks for what?
- When will you be back? - Le! me do ill
- Why must we lock It all the time? - I'll take care of it.
- Thank you, Iduberga - Ida!
Turn the key to the right!
- To the left! - What has got into you?
You seem to cause turmoil.
First Wagner, then Ida. What is going on?
The gate is broken.
Godforsaken corner! Someone is always getting stuck!
- Your timber is here. - Put it there.
- You must pay for It. - How do we get out?
- Patience! God was also patient. - Is the world loo cramped for you?
What are you all doing here? You have no business here!
Where is your compassion? Everyone must live somehow.
And survive. But I'm no saviour.
What do you know how to do?
- Chatter. - A good remedy.
Maybe, but remedies are not my speciality.
But there is one simple remedy.
It helps one to live and to survive
- That way, damn It! - No, you have to go that way I
So you know...
a remedy that needs no gold no magic.
- What is It? Work your plot...
- Dig, plough... - Rise early!
- Rise early! Milk the cows... - Feed the cattle...
Feed yourself on the purest fare...
Muck out the stables. No fear of dirt, or manure.
My stomach! I have to go to...
So narrow a life would never suit me.
I can't hold it any longer.
Not here! We're not alone!
I can't hold it any longer.
It's your hemlock's fault. Cover me!
Not next to the church!
True.
Better inside the church.
Wait here. I'll be back shortly.
Excuse me: I'm afraid I don't know you.
Soon we will let you in on the deal.
He has such a weak stomach.
What are you doing here?
Tell me, then, what is the matter?
I know him. You have made the right decision.
What do you mean?
Reputable men an reputably...
...contract, signature, as is proper.
Excuse me, can I be of service?
And...
...Is he really the...? - He is.
And how about you?
I'm number 150 on the waiting list.
Good. What number am I?
I could give you mine.
No, thanks.
- Surely you don't believe In God? - Vanity of vanities, boredom...
...the entire world is a failure
But why do you believe...
...in Satan?
Where is the logic here?
If good doesn't exist...
...then neither can evil. Right?
No, wrong. Good doesn't exist...
...but evil does!
- He has answered you. What are you talking about!
Your turn. Professor.
Good does not exist, hut evil does.
- Doctor! - Do you know what you just said?
I'm here!
You're not alone.
Let us leave this place!
In the beginning was the deed!
Let's go home, Agathe!
In the beginning was the deed?
This woman has been following me for years.
She claims lo be my wife.
- In the beginning was the deed - Yes, the deed!
- The deed! - An interesting solution...
I assumed It was meaning. Or power.
No, meaning results from action...
But... Where are we going?
I just wanted to get rid of that woman
- What Is this here? - I don't know myself.
Seems like a good spot for our philosophical discussion
This rings a bell. I was here as a child
This is what I call real human life!
Here I'm a man, here I dare to be a man!
- Looks more like a slave market! - No.
They're made free by work. Industrious folk.
All very good, but I want to leave!
You are free. Sweet young blood!
Who wouldn't fall In love with girls like you?
- Von see these women here? - Yes.
- Only women. And the two of us. - They're busy.
Yes, and satisfied and carefree
- Completely and utterly busy. - Yes. perhaps.
- Do you see their fingers? - No.
They're all...
...crooked like this.
That people everywhere are miserable, I've read in a thousand books.
You've read it! But man wants to be happy.
Day and night.
With such crooked fingers you could never open your vial of poison!
What do you mean by that?
It is you who worries me, not these women.
Although they have nothing, just ice-cold water and work.
There you are!
Oh. my hail
Aren't you bored? Nothing but washing...
- Come over here, Gudrun! - What am I doing here?
Hands off! It's all mine! Go away!
Work, work. while you're still young.
Wade right in! Don't be stupid!
Get busy, Doctor!
He is a madman] A freak]
My God!
What is that?
- Don't look! He has nothing in front!
We must pair him off with old Martha.
She'll be delighted.
Do you like him?
That's me!
What are you staring at? Shameless...
He has nothing in front
What a tiny little winkle!
When It's that small It doesn't matter whether it's in front or in back.
There she is, my sweet! Come...
...we'll go for a swim! - Help!
I don't know how to swim! My nightgown is floating there.
Next to Gretchen!
- You must give yourself a proper scrub! - Margarete! Where is your basket?
It's over there
And these towels?
- Out of the way! What is the matter?
- Baboon! What impudence!
- Doctor! Help me please! - What are you yelling about?
- Can't you be quiet for five minutes? - My waistcoat.
- I'm not your servant. - Yes...
...not yet. - The waistcoat...
...is too tight for your flabby belly
What do you have against my body? You're no Apollo yourself.
As for your body, I have a few questions...
...but not now. - We have the time.
- I don't. Time is on the wane. My hat!
Excellent linen.
- Could you move a bit faster? - Why"!
- I have to find her. - The two ladies have already left.
- I see that. And I want to find them! - Nu! a chance.
But I will find them!
Professor. what': the hurry?
- He's following you. I like that funny old fart
- There they are. - I don't.
A professor, and he still dashes around like a little boy!
There she is.
I'm an old man and can't run that fast.
You're free...
- Are you alright? - Yes, yes.
May I presume, my lovely lady...
...lo offer you my arm and escort?
I'm neither lovely nor a lady...
...and I can get home by myself.
Margarete! Come on! We must hurry up.
So impudent! This is not a rose garden!
- Let's go that way. Not across the square?...
...it would be much faster. - Come on.
He's already dead. What are you waiting for?
We need the room. Take him away!
- Is he dead? - Yes.
- Why was he screaming like that? - Another one cured to death.
Because the Lord God took His time.
What do we have here"! Interesting...
- Where does this wonder come from? - From Schierke.
Schierke. I'm familiar with the place. Near Bracken.
That's that. Poor fellow.
- What's wrong with him? - Nothing. Come on.
I already did everything I could!
You were cured.
There is no cure for leprosy, Father.
Who Is this you've dragged here with you?
- We didn't mean to disturb you. Who are you running around with?
Does your father mean me?
- Hey, you! You old goat! - Father, stop it!
Father, father, catch me!
Have you tucked in your tail?
- Stop It! You old goat!
- Where is your tall'! - Do you know him. Father?
- I know you! - What has he done to you?
Mauricius! We have to go! Follow me!
- Monkey ass! Son of a bitch! - Again, again...
Mauricius! Come on!
Get out of here! Stinky old goat!
- Likewise! - Piss off!
- Riffraff! You stinky old goat!
Mauricius!
Where is your tail? Stinky old goat...
- What Is that? - My wings.
Why are you whining like a wet poodle?
This way.
- People, peace has come! No fighting tonight]
We have won!
Let me show you now a jolly company...
...so that you see how easy life can be
Why does everyone wish to be young? No thanks!
Esteemed students!
No more free drinks!
- But the war is over! - Everyone wants to celebrate!
- These fellows will shatter my eardrums!
Splendid!
- A nasty song. Better than your father's shouting
What a pigsty this Is! Anna! Clean up!
what's the matter?
- First you send everybody away. - What you waiting for. Wench?
- All you're concerned with is courting your trollops!
Such a good and honest woman. Do you have anything decent on offer?
Or are you serving only donkey piss today?
We have fine wine from Burgundy.
There are plenty of donkeys in Burgundy. loo.
What you call Burgundy is probably in fact Courland.
- Behave yourself! - Look...
...over there Is the Doctor. He has lost the meaning of life
- He needs some wine! - Yes! Here!
Anna! Two glasses of wine!
Doctor, sorry to bother you.
You're a master of astrology, aren't you?
You're familiar with the stars?
Everybody's talking about...
- Can we order some more wine? - Bugger off!
Everybody': talking about the comet...
- But we'd like to order more wine! - Get lost, student scum!
So, about the comet. What does it mean?
Nothing.
Nothing?
A ball of gas
A ball of gas?
The comet?
A fart?!
But. of course. It figures...
...that when the sky farts, a comet appears.
Thank you, Doctor.
Anna! Where are you, silly cow?
Emmerich! Valentin!
I've written a poem for your beautiful sister.
Professor You're leaving?
- Let me out. - And who': paying?
He's paying for me, the man in the hack.
That's what everybody says.
I can bring you the money tomorrow.
- My friend is paying. - Really?
What the hell!
Such impudence!
What so offends the defender of the Fatherland?
This swill?
Or my presence here?
He didn't mean to offend you
Then he must apologise.
Alright, enough!
If he is so tender. then...
...excuse me.
Although there is no reason to apologise.
You must admit this is donkey piss.
- Enough! - Pure donkey piss.
- He is drunk. And a soldier! - A drunken soldier.
He should apologise properly!
Then he'd better keep silent.
Wine is the blood of the earth.
I'll show him what this blond looks like.
I'm going to see Margarete.
Let's have one more drink then we'll go.
Be quiet, friendly element
How did he do that?
It Is all a hoax: all tricks, all lies
Here is a miracle, so just believe.
That's wine? Holy Mary!
We drink to your sister, to beautiful Margarete!
Swill!
Someone said something interesting there.
Donkey piss!
The young man Is again offended! So fussy]
Leave It! The old man is too fat for your short blade!
Doctor, stand your ground! Stay close to me!
What are you doing? He has fallen onto my fork!
How clumsy!
It's time for us to disappear.
But we cannot...
...just disappear!
We must!
- He needs help! - He's not the first.
It's you who needs help
It's good bread, fresh baked.
Yes, I see.
- What can I do for you? - I'm just looking.
Congratulations on your new life!
What have you clone?!
I didn't mean to. it just happened.
As If the Devil himself put the fork in my ha rid!
It is a mortal sin!
If you must be careless with your own soul, then please think of mine
One doesn't die of such wounds!
So you say, poor boy.
He has likely already died. While you are so cold-blooded.
Enough! Who started the whole thing? You or me?
You just said it yourself - the Devil.
So the question remains open.
You're a clown!
A clown"! This way I
Why didn't you take...
...my ring? - The things you worry about.
- You're laughing?! - Shall I renounce all laughter...
...for your sake?
Just tell me how I can make this right
- Can you heal his wound? - No.
Comfort his kin?
No. How big is the family?
Only two people. his mother and sister.
A miserable clan.
They've pawned everything.
No doubt in your shop.
There is no one up there!
It's draughty here
His sister!
Margarete! What a flower!
I still can't believe that...
...she will wither with grief...
...without tasting the pleasures of life.
Oh, what have you done?!
We must help them somehow, give them money...
But there is no money to be had.
Can't you help?
- What can I... - Oh, come on!
...give to them? The things I have do not belong to me.
They could be redeemed at any moment.
What can be dune?
- Come! - Where are you taking me?
Camel
Hang the tablecloth over there.
It'll dry more quickly.
There they are.
There she is: unbelievable!
What you can'! count on, you can't believe is true.
You gave me only the light things.
Make sure to hang the dress properly.
Or your mother will tell us both off!
She Is so strict in everything she does
- What are you doing here? - The wound was fatal after all.
- Your brother. - What do you mean, "my brother"?
This is my brother?
But he is dead... Mama!
This is Valentin?
I don't recognise him at all!
They any it's my brother.
Yes, this is your brother.
Take him inside.
- We have to do something. - To procure the pretty thing for you?
Stop joking! I'm not in the mood.
It's indeed narrow... My God...
Put it in an angle, fool!
Find some money for them! Or I'll inform on you.
Alright. I can't watch you suffer!
You're forcing me to use my nest egg.
That': that.
You'll find me at home. You know the way.
I'll be in the cellar.
- Doctor! - Where are you?
Here!
- What's that smell'! - The smell of misery.
What a heap] Is this your nest egg?
Help yourself!
So what dues gold smell like?
Gold?
Like sweet cream. Like a cake with whipped cream.
- Are you hungry again? - Yes!
Careful! My wings!
I have lo get a closer look at you...
...at your wings, your arse.
Why not just cut me up?
Wagner would be delighted. A magnificent autopsy specimen!
- Mr. Faust, this Isn't like you. - No, it isn't like me.
There should he a box up there somewhere.
You keep all this to yourself, but we need money.
My old friend Tacitus.
- I've found something! - Pardon me?
Keep looking, keep looking!
You want to make the whole world happy!
- Some kind of bones! - Coins!
- A shower of gold! - Where is the box?
Come to me, my Zeus! I'll be your Danae!
- Von gabber! Have you found something? - My aunt': brown purse...
fallen as If from heaven! - You're tricking me!
- The Devil doesn't have aunts! - For the Lord, all things are possible.
Let me out of here!
No, I have to change my clothes!
Me, too! Hurry up! I wan! to gel this over with.
- Then you go ahead. - No...
...you go, my dear friend, and I'll wait outside.
Today we bid farewell to our beloved Valentin
The Lord summons not only the old...
...but sometimes the young as well.
His earthly life was brief.
But he will be remembered as a loyal son...
...a caring brother, and a reliable friend.
- Where are you going? - I need to see your mistress.
- Do you need help? - Go, gal
It's highly confidential
What are you sniffing around here for?
Frau Emmerich! You have a visitor.
- Good day, Frau Emmerich! - I do not wish to see anyone.
It will be of the greatest Interest to you, dear madam.
Have you taken lemon balm?
It won't help. I have something hatter for you.
- What? - A sedative you know well.
When your husband passed, he left a tidy sum.
You were comforted rather quickly.
- I have children. You have survived...
...even the unborn child you killed in your womb.
A true friend gave you a ring...
...and you immediately forgot your grief.
Caressing gold is a good cure.
I have no gold, as you well know.
Now once again you do.
I was asked to give this to you.
- By whom? - A good person...
...with a big heart. An angel
Or perhaps a villain, a scoundrel.
What are you saying?
Just take what your patron saint has given.
Only the Lord God sends patron saints.
- Not necessarily. The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh
Man has two hands. One taketh, the other one giveth.
What about you?
It has nothing to do with me
What's wrong?!
He struggles along like a decrepit old horse!
What, what, what?!
Tell me already!
Did she accept it?
She did. But personally, I wouldn't have given it to her.
Why not?
I don't like any of this
You are moved...
...by pure lust.
Although It is hidden behind a mask of nobleness
What nobleness! There they are already!
I'm ridden with guilt.
That's also quite noble.
what's the hurry?
One is rushed. even to the grave.
Time is on the wane. Death is never a welcome guest.
One always hurries to be rid of him.
This is taking it too far, Doctor!
- What are you doing here? - Listen...
...this is not my crime, but yours
Oh dear, you've been offended!
Attention! Close ranks!
But we have no money.
Now we do. Now everything will be different.
We won't let our heroes be disgraced!
Stop it! End this nonsense!
There are no heroes here!
This is a private affair!
Onwards! I'll lead the way!
Go get 'em!
Splendid!
Hands off! She's not yours!
What is the Professor doing here?
He's not a member of the family.
Boring!
I barely knew him.
He was always fighting in some war or other.
I rarely saw him.
From the earth we came...
...and so we shall return. Earth to earth...
...ashes to ashes. dust to dust.
My sympathies. Frau Emmerich.
Be careful with the cross!
- Are you going to the wake? - No.
A peculiar girl.
May I accompany you, Frau Emmerich?
- Is that him? - No.
So who is it then?
An eternal wanderer...
...who roams the hills and vales of life.