You're in the movie business comrade?
-One needs to be entertained. -What's that stuff?
Don't know. I found it in the forest.
Show me.
What will you do with it?
The problem with you is that you ask too many questions.
Of course. One needs to pass time.
Helmut?
-Yes. -You know, it's been two years since I went to the movies.
And then?
Nothing.
You remember at the corner of Oliveira and Independence Streets?
There was a small theater named The Roxy. You remember?
No.
There were boxes in the dark on each side.
I brought my girlfriends there.
Me, I like the movies.
But it's the boss in the Counsel's room!
-Shit! -Shut up!
-What's this movie? -I found it in the forest Sir.
-Explain yourself! -There's nothing to explain.
I was sleeping and when I woke up it was by my side.
I pay you to keep watch not to sleep. I want to know where that roll comes from.
-But I...-Enough Marco. Find me the person who brought it here.
At your orders Sir.
-What's your opinion Helmut? -There's something odd.
The guy killing you doesn't know how to hold a gun.
But he packs a pro weapon.
Same gun I pack.
See.
Yes.
And the film was shot in the Counsel's room.
And I'm the victim.
But you're alive.
You're right Helmut.
I'm alive.
It's there.
-You're sure? -Absolutely.
Give me the roll.
Come on. Take it back Marco.
She's dead.
No she looks alive still.
Carry her to the castle and call a Doctor.
She must speak.
You know her?
Never saw her before.
Try to remember.
Try again.
I can't.
Everything is so vague.
I can't.
Well.
You'll be better now.
You just need to rest.
So?
She's conscious now.
But what's your impression Doctor?
She's an amnesiac Mr Topfer.
Amnesiac?
If only I could examine her more thoroughly at the hospital...
Memory is a strange thing you know. She could recover it anytime now with the help...
of a shock. - Try the impossible Doctor.
I want to know who this young girl is.
I will try the impossible. An ambulance will take her tomorrow morning.
Please. Don't show me the way.
Sorry Professor but the circumstances require that I show you the way.
I understand.
Hello Max.
No special effects.
Call me Martin please.
-At once Mr Topfer. -Martin?
What kind of film do we use?
Just one kind Mr Topfer. Electro-magnetic film.
-You signed the contract with FEN yourself. -And then?
We picked it Mr Topfer because that kind of film comprises an emulsion which requires no development.
-Once the film is shot it can be projected at once. -I do not blame you Martin.
-Sorry Mr Topfer. -Martin?
-Yes Mr Topfer. -Do you know the number AP 515?
The roll's end number being AP 1012.
No Sir I don't know that number. We never received this film.
The last shipment carries the AO tag number.
-You're sure about that? -I'm certain Mr Topfer.
Thank you Martin.
Helmut?
At your orders boss.
Helmut, how can we shoot a movie here using a film we don't have?
We can't Boss.
Thank you Helmut.
Hello.
Do you recognize me?
Do you want to tell me who I am?
You're the nurse.
-And I'm in the hospital. -Very good.
And now your name.
What's your name?
Don't you want to tell me your name?
You must try to sleep now.
-Any news? -She recognizes me now.
She also knows where she is but she can't tell her name.
I'm afraid she'll never be able to remember it.
Max...
Helmut?
-You called Sir? -Where is Helmut?
With Martin. He's checking the electro-magnetic film shipment.
Ok.
Here's a file with the young girl's MSDS and a letter to the director of the file archives.
Bring them to Helmut.
A man named Francis is waiting for him.
Alright Sir.
Marco. I want everything we have on her.
Everything.
You will have everything Sir.
Sex : female.
Hair : blond. Eyes : blue.
Race : Caucasian.
Height : 1 meter 65-70.
Age : between 20 and 30.
I turn it on
and all persons matching this description
will appear on this screen.
How can you recognize an eye from another eye?
It's no longer the fingerprint that distinguishes a human being. It is the iris.
What are you doing here? -I'm back Max.
Back?
They let you out of the hospital?
No, I just left.
And you came here on your own?
Yes because I think that's where I live.
Of course.
Miss!
This house is my house.
I've been living here for a long time
and you never came here before.
It's here that I live.
-I'm going to my room. -Your room?
Yes, the blue room.
Since you pretend you live here can you describe Mr Topfer's room?
Yes.
Max's room is big enough. Almost square.
Walls are made of wood panels.
The frame of the bed is in blue velvet.
There are two windows overlooking the park.
Near a window...
there's a library.
A writing desk.
A door leading to the bathroom.
Above the writing desk there's a painting.
A Bonnard. One of Max's favorite painters.
-On the bed table there's a reading lamp. -I never had a reading lamp.
Of course you have a reading lamp. I offered it to you!
When?
I can't remember.
I think it was raining.
Be more precise. It rains on average 152 days a year.
I already told you I can't. Everything is so vague.
Everything is false.
But she recognized me.
She came back to the castle all alone.
And she made a perfect description of my room.
We must find an explanation.
Only possible explanation is that someone knowing you told her everything about the house and your habits.
-But it's not a convincing explanation. -Why?
Because after the analysis of the young girl's answers we can conclude that she's sincere.
And the movie?
The movie doesn't exist.
You saw it yourself!
The film doesn't exist because he can't exist.
-Why don't you want to show me that movie? -The Doctor forbids it.
You have all the data. You must give me an answer.
A logical answer is impossible.
-Then? -One element is missing.
It may be possible to reconstruct the truth with that element.
-Which element? -The other actor in this movie.
But what's the subject of this movie?
-The death of Max Topfer. -No, it can't be true!
Of course it's not true.
Mr Topfer is alive.
-So? -Nothing
-What do you mean by nothing? -Nothing.
-The girl is not in our computer. -Everyone is in our computer.
What did Francis say?
-That she doesn't exist. -She exists. You know that as well as me.
And there can be no flaw in the computer.
You're worrying too much boss.
Have you already seen your death Helmut?
Helmut!
What's wrong with you?
What's in your mind?
I thought I remembered a fire.
A car burning.
Helmut was hurt and tried to say something but I couldn't hear.
It's impossible. Helmut never had a car accident.
I can't stand it.
Since I'm back in your home I have memories coming back all the time.
And each time you tell me that did not happen.
Because you think about things that don't exist.
Then why did I see a wounded man walking towards the house?
Which man?
A man.
I can't see who he is.
However in my memory I knew him.
-I'm sure of that. -A wounded man...
Big, dark hair?
Was it this man?
Yes.
It was him.
Helmut! Marco!
At your orders boss.
Ask the main computer now. I want the name and address of this man.
Hervé Breton. "Sun and culture". Paris.
-Hello Mr Breton. -Hello Brigitte.
Hello Mr Breton.
-You seem very pale today my dear. -No, not all Mr Breton.
I'm sure that you're pale. You need some rest.
And some sun.
Evelyne, call me Castagnac.
Sir.
Did you see the stewardess at the D booth?
-No Sir. What's wrong with her? -What do you mean "what's wrong with her"?
You're hiring tuberculous girls now?
I want everyone to be tanned in this society.
When they're coming I want our clients to feel a state of physical inferiority.
We're selling "sun" old pal.
We're selling holiday clubs not dispensaries.
Yes Sir.
Sack the girl.
I want her to be replaced next time I'm going downstairs.
Of course Sir.
-Castagnac? -Sir.
When I say that everyone here has to be tanned it also includes you.
I pay you enough for you to afford an ultra-violet cure.
Yes Sir.
And do not look like that, old pal.
I want you tanned...
and smiling.
Evelyne, I'm waiting for you my dear.
Hello Sir.
Thank you Evelyne.
-You look lovely this morning my dear. -Thank you Sir.
Well...tell me what I have to do today.
First at ten an appointment at the ministry with the Chief Cabinet of the spare-time activities ministry.
Then a lunch at the Peruvian embassy.
The Ambassador will decorate you on this occasion for your services.
I hope so. Our holiday clubs in Peru are a big success.
At 4 PM meeting of the board of directors of the Sopag Company
from which you took control last month.
I'm not unhappy with this trick.
And that's it.
I'm exhausted.
That play was so boring.
I don't know how Henri can write nonsense like this.
It's true. A man so handsome.
I'll have one. It will help me get over it.
-Dry or ice? -Dry.
I'm fed up with Paris.
-We could take a break for a few days? -Leave if you want.
You know that I'm forced to stay here.
How ironic.
The C.I.O. of Sun & Culture can't take holidays.
I'm dying for of a few days in the country.
You have landed comrade.
What are you doing here?
If it's another of your jokes I think you're awesome!
Here. It's done.
I think I didn't forget anything.
We took the liberty of packing your case to win some time.
Listen guys, you're very funny and we've had a smashing time
but now you'll have to scram before I get mad. -I warn you my husband practices judo.
And then?
You know how to use this?
Of course not.
I'm not a cow-boy.
That's what I thought. Let's go.
-Where are you taking me? -To the country.
-If I refuse? -Robert!
-Shut up! -And my wife, you're not going to hurt her?
Who do you think I am?
-Don't worry, he'll come back. -What are you going to do with him?
-You're not going to kill me at least? -No.
It's you the murderer, Mr Breton.
-Get inside. I'm taking care of his case. -Ok Helmut.
Since when do Americans call themselves Helmut?
Since I was born comrade.
Would you mind telling me where we are?
Yep.
What does it mean?
You use it often?
It depends.
It depends on what?
Guess.
I guess I'm not permitted to use the phone.
No.
-What are waiting for? -Orders.
From who?
The boss.
-This picture nearby... -It's yours.
I know that.
But how did you get it?
Mr Breton...
you can do as you please in the castle as long as you don't try to leave.
If you want to rest your room is on the second floor, second door on your right.
But I'm not here to get you entertained.
What a jerk!
Mr Breton, you're not permitted to use the phone.
What's behind all this?
There are only pictures of me in here.
They're madmen.
Madmen...
And now...
let's wait for the orders.
-Helmut. -Boss.
She fainted.
Sir I was waiting for your orders.
Now I demand an explanation.
-Shut up! -Sorry?
You'll talk when you're asked to.
-Do you know me? -You're kidding?
I'm asking you if you know me.
No, I don't know you
and I don't wish to know you.
Your name is Hervé Breton.
You're born...
on the 11 November 1928 of Felix Breton
and Marie-Odile Thibault.
You made your studies at Bourges
and came to Paris in 1949.
After your father's death.
You dropped the studies and became design editor at the Havas agency.
You left them in 1956 to create "Sun and Culture" with your wife's money.
-But let me... -Shut up!
Isabelle Bourdin.
Born on the 17th April 1938.
You married her on the 25th march 1957.
Daughter of the mogul Pierre Bourdin
now deceased.
Since then the company has expanded until what it is now.
1.300 employees and a 10 million gain this year alone.
You live now in Paris, 13 Montaigne St. with your wife and two children.
Fréderic and Anne-Sophie
whose birth dates have no interest to me.
It's true?
Basically yes.
But you don't know me.
And you say you don't wish to know me.
No.
You're a liar Mr Breton.
And you dear Sir whose name I ignore
you're a madman.
-Helmut! -Boss.
Show him.
-Where are you taking me? -To the movies comrade.
Max.
This man.
Why is he here?
It's a bit your fault.
He's scaring me.
-He will stay a long time? -The time it will take.
It's a madhouse here! What kind of story is that?
And here's my victim...
in perfect health.
What do you want from me exactly?
To understand.
Go away!
Believe me. It's the only thing I want.
How can I help you Mr Breton?
I'd like to know how long you intend to keep me here?
-As long as I please. -To prove what?
Your guiltiness.
For a crime I've not committed.
For a crime you could commit.
And if that was the case?
I do not want it for you.
-Marco! -No! No!
First that suit never belonged to me.
The suit I wear in the movie... It never belonged to me.
And then?
What do you mean "and then"?
It proves that your movie is a fake.
Of course since we have a lunch together.
In the end there's only one solution.
What solution?
To shoot me.
I thought about that
but I hesitate.
Come on!
You have scruples? You've already put yourself outside the law when you kidnapped me.
Do you know who I am?
All I know is that apparently you don't live poorly.
It could be one way to define me.
What do you mean?
Max Topfler is beyond the laws.
Max Topfler?
You know that you're a myth for a lot of people.
And for me a model.
How is it possible that nobody knows your face?
That's not important.
For now I'm a man who saw his death and my death is you.
You really believe it?
I don't know.
Evidently you don't look like a murderer.
And yet...
one day somewhere
you killed me.
Could you tell me the whole story?
It started with her.
Who is she?
She doesn't know herself.
But she already knew me.
She was after me.
Don't forget that where she comes from you're my murderer.
Marco, beware!
I thought you did not smoke.
Your cigars were too tempting.
How is it possible that a young amnesiac woman
who doesn't even know her name
only remember things bound to happen?
It's one of her life's mysteries.
In fact...
the problem is with your own death.
Your death caused by me.
That's exactly the problem.
And yet you live.
And you know me enough now to admit that I don't have the profile of a murderer.
That I can't kill.
What are you driving at? - At this.
Only this absurd movie poses a threat of death on you.
As absurd as it is it's still a proof.
Every man knows he will die but he ignores where or how.
It's precisely what this movie showed me.
Max...
A movie can be destroyed.
No.
Not this one.
Why not?
Helmut.
At your orders boss.
I want the movie here...
to destroy it.
And nothing has happened.
We put it out now boss?
No Helmut, it must burn to the end.
That's it.
Now the movie has burned.
Henceforth consider yourself as my guest now.
It's very kind but you're obliging me for a week already.
You're obliging me with your hospitality.
My first week of vacation in four years.
Think about this my brave Helmut. Six days of vacation in four years. It doesn't ring a bell to you?
No.
It doesn't ring a bell at all comrade.
No offense my boy...
but you're not the kind of ideal mate for a summer camp.
If you want you can call your wife. Helmut will show you the way.
Thanks.
Hello.
You want it?
It's for you then.
-You will give me some others? -Of course.
What's your name?
I don't know.
What do you mean you don't know?
Why don't you want to tell me your name?
I have no name.
Why don't you want to tell me your name?
Everybody has a name. Even babies.
He has a name too. It's Bobby.
You liked that cake?
What cake?
-Where is Max? -In his room.
I was worried knowing you were outside in this weather.
It was so nice earlier.
-What is it? -A gift for you.
Show me.
It's the place?
Yes.
Now my room is exactly as you described it.
Yes.
You knew that when you bought it?
No.
I'm very happy to have a reading lamp.
I'm asking myself who I am.
You're a lovely little witch.
No!
I'm sorry to disturb you Mr Topfer. It's about the movie you talked about.
-Yes, what do you have? -Film AP 515.
It has just been delivered to us.
-You're sure? -Absolutely.
Thank you Martin.
It's impossible. I saw this film burning with my own eyes.
What does it mean, Max?
Nothing.
This movie doesn't exist because it can't exist.
You do not sleep boss?
No. As you can see Helmut.
There're nights like this.
Nobody sleeps.
I bet she is still awake.
You see boss, there's a principle that I have always applied
and that helped me to survive in my rather dangerous job.
It's to trust my body.
Because it does not reason.
And if it doesn't want to sleep this night
there's a reason.
What reason?
I don't know. I don't know precisely.
But it is better to be on his guard.
You're a good guy Helmut.
I'm a soldier boss.
And tonight I'm on duty.
What I like with you is that you're flawless.
What would you say if you learned that the film AP 515 has arrived?
Film AP 515 is the movie of my murder.
In this case it has been burned.
Yes we burned it.
However it arrived this morning. Martin told me so earlier.
Stop chasing ghosts boss.
Martin noted a wrong number or it's a misprint.
A misprint?
I'm going for a walk.
Beware of the night boss.
I wanted so much that you didn't come here Max.
Now I remember this night.
Some details are still fuzzy.
But I see again the main event.
The main event...
is your death.
How do you predict the future?
It's not the future.
Futures can be changed.
I woke up earlier
and I was hoping it was the wrong night.
But you were there
at the foot of the tree.
As in my memory.
-And it's always Hervé Breton who kills me? -Yes.
Why?
I don't know. He's angry.
When?
I don't know anymore.
He's in France now.
He will come back.
You see boss.
She did not sleep either.
You now have all the elements.
What shall I do?
Elements inconsistent.
Impossible to give an answer in these conditions.
Pose the problem differently.
How can we prevent Hervé Breton from killing me tonight?
Probability of murder this night below one millionth. Thus negligible.
To further reduce this probability two solutions.
First. Lock or destroy the Counsel's room.
Second. Destroy Hervé Breton.
Lock the Counsel's room?
Why not?
Locking the room will calm your nerves.
But doesn't prevent Hervé Breton from killing you somewhere else.
But probability negligible.
Of course since the movie was shot in the Counsel's room.
Hervé Breton has no reason to kill you.
To destroy him definitively prevent him from killing you
but it has a major drawback.
If you fail then he will have a reason to kill you.
Over.
I'm afraid I was mistaken Max.
-It would be the first time. -Hervé did not come.
He will come. I'm sure.
Tell him I can make a mistake!
Everybody can make a mistake.
If only there was a way to stop him.
There's always a way.
-I locked all the doors of the Counsel's room. -And then?
He can kill me only there.
You're becoming superstitious boss.
It would be so easy to end up with him and your nightmare.
Helmut is right.
Of course he's right.
If he comes tonight I will act accordingly.
-Let me do it. -No!
This is a matter that concerns only me.
As you wish boss.
-Try to remember. What happens after that? -The park.
And what's happening now?
We're waiting.
The night is quiet.
Like every other night.
But it's no other night.
Hervé Breton.
There's no other choice.
No!
No.
Don't do that.
Max?
It's me Hervé Breton.
Isabelle...
But why?
Why?
We had to end this boss.
He has no gun.
He never had one.
He came here to kill you.
Yes but with your weapon.
It will look like an accident.
Don't worry boss.
And her.
Why did I kill her?
And now?
Is it always as in your memory?
I have new elements.
I'm listening.
I just killed Elizabeth Breton.
By mistake.
Be precise.
Helmut knocked-out Hervé Breton and he carries them in their car.
He will kill Hervé Breton simulating an accident.
This information changes the data of the problem.
Let me think.
Helmut.
He will kill the boss!
He will kill him!
He will kill the boss!
He will kill him!
He will kill the boss!
He will kill him!
Solution found.
Solution found. Interrogate me.
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