WEDDING IN BLOOD
ORESTES: Goddess, tell me, am I innocent or guilty?
I will accept your verdict
MINERVA: This cause is difficult
What mortal would dare pass judgment?
AESCHYLUS "The Eumenides" Act IV Scene I
- Leave me alone - Don't worry. I had nothing in mind
Forgive me
I don't feel at all well
Would you like me to get the doctor?
I'm so full of medicine
I'll sleep now. I'll just have some broth
Again?
You should eat something more solid
There's some cold chicken for you
Hello, Deputy Mayor
- How are you? Bridge? - Not tonight
- How's Clotilde? - Same as ever
If you see the doctor, send him over
- Am I late? - Never mind
- My love - Come on
I love you. I love you
I love you
- Today's over - Don't think about that
I want to sleep with you
- Should we go to the chateau? - That's not very safe!
- I love you - Till tomorrow
- Mum, Paul is back already - I know, I saw his car
- You're back early - I'm sorry you were out
I like my wife to wait for me at home
I won't do it again
- I'm tired. What's to eat? - Chicken
Lefranc is a real bastard
Acts holier-than-thou
But he's a miserable slob
A stinking rat. In other words...
...he shamelessly talked me out of using my influence at the ministry
The deal slipped through my fingers
I was so mad, I left at the end of the session
The memories of the General bore me
You're just a bit upset
I have this town in the palm of my hand. I know I'll be re-elected
They can't all say that, believe me!
I don't doubt it
With Frantz and Alfred here, I feel I'm in paradise
I needed only you, Honor
I'd like some more coffee
I'm tired, I'm going to bed
- Please excuse me - Of course
You work too much
I can't say the same of you
It's unimportant for a woman
There are some women Deputy Mayors
H�l�ne, ask your mother if she's pleased...
...that I pay for your schooling
Delighted! And that you married me, too!
You make me very happy. You both make me very happy
How can you watch such trash?
You, the nation's representatives, should correct that!
Good night
- Is he asleep? - Undoubtedly. Come on
Go to bed
Tell me, Shepherdess, how deep is the pond?
It goes to the bottom, perhaps beyond
Tell me, Shepherdess, is the fish good?
Those who eat it enjoy such food
We are pleased and honored to welcome you, Deputy Mayor...
...and you, too, Madame, to our end-of-year festival
We know you are a busy man...
...and with what ardor and talent...
...you defend our interests in the National Assembly
We deeply appreciate your presence here tonight
My dear friends, both big and small...
Bravo, Madame Delamare, thank you
Thank you for the kick-off
And thank your husband for coming to the game
I think he'll enjoy it. It's important
I think my boys will move up in the league
And I think you'll enjoy the game
Again, thank the Deputy Mayor
See the guy over there with his arms crossed?
I must talk to you about him. His name's Pierre Maury
Some advised me to put him on my election list
He's rather a leftist and could get me some undecided votes
That way Mah� would get it in the neck
- Hear me? - I hear you
- What do you think? - I don't know, I don't know him
I'll have him over
- Madame Delamare? - Yes
- Pierre Maury - Hello
The Mayor has honored me by asking me to be...
...one of his candidates in the municipal elections
Yes, he told me
- Should I accept? - Why not?
Here's my daughter
Daughter? You have such a big girl?
Mum was quite young when I was born
Hello, Madame
- Are you busy? - Not at all
I was just reading
I was almost asleep. Please come in
Before going to Paris, Mr. Delamare asked me...
...to prepare this report on the Glangeaud land...
...behind the chateau
- He returns the day after tomorrow - I know, but I thought the report...
...would be safer here
- Something to drink? - Gladly
- Tea? - Fine
- I'll do it, the maid's out - I'm a bother
You don't bother me
- May I help? - With pleasure
I hear your wife is ill
She has a chronic condition
Pity
I'm afraid she doesn't enjoy life much
That's no reason to be ill
I agree
- I don't know what's come over me - Nor do I. I feel dizzy
- It will be hard - Yes, horribly
My angel
No one makes love like you do
What's that?
Quiet. Not a word
- I'll try to hook that shoe - We haven't got time
My dad said to fish the other side
To hell with your dad
Come on, let's go
Can you imagine
how awful it would be if someone found us?
- Well? - It's all right
It's in the bag, Miss
- They won't win, sir - That's good
We've got a good footing
Maury, since we'll both be in office...
...I'm making you my deputy mayor
- This interests you? - I adore politics
Well, that's news!
I'm a leftist
- So am I - But not the same Left!
I must be in Paris tomorrow at 11:00
Tomorrow at 6:00pm in the chateau drawing-room
This way, please, this way
This gallery measures 80 yards long. A legacy of the period
On the right and left two magnificent China vases
The Empire drawing-room was a gift...
...from Ferdinand VII of Spain, when he stayed here six years
The chairs are from St. Cyr. The carpets are authentic
This is the Congress of Vienna table
Please follow the guide
The main gallery, with an Empire file-case...
...a bronze reproduction of Ariadne
On the right, Princess Chalais, second bride of Prince Desire V
On the left, a portrait of the King of Saxony by Gerard
Further on, a Louis XVI chest of drawers
Over it, Joseph de Talleyrand-Perigord...
I'm the King of Spain!
Come on
You're crazy!
It's safe. They close in two minutes
- They'll lock us in - I've got the key
- What if they find us? - There are 60 rooms
Excited to make love in a historical bed?
You excite me
- We're the kings here! - My queen!
- Shit - It's spurting all over
- It's warm - So what?
So it's warm
I was 17 when she was born
Were you in love?
I'd have got rid of it, but I didn't know how to
The guy ran out on me
His name was Leopold. Can you imagine?
- It's a name - Not in my book
- And then? - I stayed in Chateauroux
- What are you looking for? - A cigarette
My parents took care of the baby
That didn't last long
I got a job in a shoe store
- You went out? - A few times
At the time there was an American base nearby
Then my folks died, three months apart
It was rough for me because I had to take the baby
I kept working
For over a year, it was very difficult
That's where I met Paul
- You were lucky - You call that being lucky
Wonderful
But it could have been better
- What do you mean? - I'm not going to draw you a picture
You see, life with him was very, very calm
Very, very calm. Dead calm!
- You cheated on him? - No, I never cheated on him
At first I was too afraid and then later
I didn't want... I didn't even think of it any more
- What time is it? - 8:00. 8:30
You should have told me sooner
Poor darling!
Screwing in a fancy bed is a bit sordid
It's better than nothing
It seems some young people in the town...
...think they can do as they please. Something must be done
What? Are they noisy?
Yes, and their behavior is outrageous
Some even camp in the chateau
What's all this?
Several times and in various rooms we've found cigarette butts...
...and the bedspreads all rumpled. It's scandalous
We'll set up a night watch but that seems excessive
The youth of today will do anything
I think we should ask for police help
If you wish
- Pierre, see to it - Of course
Why do you say it's kids?
Who else could it be? It's not you... nor me. So?
The police will handle it. The vandals had better behave
Now where will they go?
Where they went before
- Coffee? - No
I'm so sorry to be like this
What?
I'm sorry to be this way
How?
Always sickly
It must be dull for you
It was nicer when you were happy and healthy...
...but what can you do?
It's not your fault
With me, you always seem bored
You never say anything
I want to spare you a headache
Don't be too cruel
You think I'm cruel?
No, but...
You're so patient
She's a sad thing
She's not interested in anything. It's terrible
She never wanted a baby
She's afraid I'll kill her if I touch her
No need. I don't touch her
At times I think she's alive just to muck us up
At times I think everybody's trying to muck us up
I know I'm not perfect
But one thing is certain
- We love each other - Yes, we love each other
What were you looking at?
The Martin boy's wedding
- The doctor came by? - Yes
He says to continue the same medicine...
The same medicine and to take it easy
- Did you eat the cold chicken? - Yes
- Isn't there something you'd like? - No
Nothing
You don't want anything?
No, nothing
Don't fret about me
You can't stay this way all...
All the time
I have to
It's not much fun for you
It's not a question of me
Please fix my drops for me
They're more and more bitter
- Where are you going? - To take these books to the library
Not even 50 people will read them
Paul asked me to do it
Good vote-getting psychology
- I'll go with you - Hurry, I'm going at once
- Mrs. Maury died - Mr. Maury's wife?
Yes, the poor woman was sick all the time
He found her when he woke this morning
He called the doctor. She died in the night
There was nothing left to do
The doctor says she wasted away
That's his official story
I say it was suicide
- Here are some books, Mrs. Morlon - Thank you very much
- You heard about poor Mrs. Maury? - Yes, I just heard
She was sick all the time
"Transfactual Ethics". It must be difficult
Very difficult
Lucienne
I'm going to Pierre Maury's. His wife died. You should come with me
- Really? - Yes, I insist
I'll go too. I've never seen anyone dead
That interests me
Your daughter's rather morbid. Death is not beautiful
Then you needn't force Mum to see her
The funeral is tomorrow
- Nothing but gladioli? - No
Bye, darling. See you Thursday
Lovely bouquet. Goodbye, Clarisse
Goodbye, H�l�ne
... with clearer skies for the weekend
Tonight's programmes are over. Let's look at tomorrow
On Channel One at 12:30...
- Let's go to bed - Let me close the shutters
Don't hold me tight
Come on
I've something to tell you
I've got to tell you
Clotilde didn't die naturally
Yes, that's what the whole town says
It was suicide
It wasn't suicide
It was so easy
She died in her sleep
She didn't care about anything
Can't you say anything?
That's terrible
I'm not sorry
When I did it, I felt liberated
I'm not judging you
I did it for us. To make us freer
Freer...
Don't say any more
Paul returns tomorrow
I know. He phoned and wants to see me
- You don't think he... - I'm sure
No, idiot, it's about some city hall business
But what will we do?
- We can't meet for three days? - That's wiser
No one must suspect our affair
- Our affair? - That's what it's called
All the town is talking about her death
They'd soon put two and two together
Look, it's starting to get light out
What time is it?
4:00
At times I think it's worse than before
Almost all the nights are ours now
- We can sleep together - True
Forgive me. I'm always sad when I have to go
Winter is coming and...
...the nights will be longer
- Mum... - What are you doing up?
I was thirsty and went down for a drink
I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep
So I went for a walk
- Are you OK? - Yes
The night's muggy, a storm is coming
No, it's a cool night
Now try to go to sleep
Don't worry
When I get up, I'll try to be quiet and not wake you
We'll never finish
The more I rake, the more there are
There's your husband
He looks excited
Well, women, are you grooming the lawn?
- Yes. - Is everything OK?
- Yes
We spent our time waiting for you
You look a bit pale
- I slept badly last night - So did I
- What's wrong? - Nothing
It must be the full moon
- You look like two accomplices! - We are
H�l�ne and I get along fine
When you've finished, I've something important to tell you
- What are you thinking about? - About you
- Have you seen Pierre Maury? - I don't know
Perhaps, but I didn't notice
- He didn't speak to you? - No
I'm in on a big deal. But you mustn't tell a soul
- Why would I? - Close the door
We could make a lot of money and at the same time...
...do some good for the town
You know the Glangeaud land behind the chateau?
Yes, but you know...
Let me explain. The Ministry's given me...
...the go-ahead and agreed to close their eyes
So I buy the land at the right time, I give half to the town...
I must talk to Pierre. Will he come to lunch tomorrow?
- How should I know? - I'll phone him
H�l�ne, I'd like you to leave us alone
- Why? - We've important matters to discuss
- I can leave, too - Oh, no, darling
Just me? All right
A cigar?
She's sweet
I'll make coffee
Clarisse doesn't do it right
Here we go. A nice coffee. That's how to make it, Clarisse
- That's how I make it - It seems not
What are you doing?
Last night you were with Pierre
Why do you say that?
I got that impression during lunch
You're crazy!
I have a sworn promise that if the town sells the land cheaply...
...the company will build its factory here
The workers will be housed in a housing project built for them
Built where?
On the other piece of land. Mine
- You understand? - Not completely
Who will build this housing?
A promoter friend of ours
- Friend? - A political friend
Don't worry about that. That's no problem. The problem is this.
For you to make the city council accept...
...as your idea that the company should build here...
...you stress all the advantages the town would gain
Real advantages. And then...
...you see to it that they give the land that I gave the town...
...to the company that will build the factory
- What kind of factory? - Plastics
Now I see...
I'm counting on you. I don't need to tell you that this is...
...a singular chance for us all to...
And the town will profit from it, too
If I can count on you, I feel like going to Paris tonight...
...and telling them to set the ball rolling
- Care for a drink? - Gladly
Give us some of that old brandy
Shall I go?
Why waste any time?
- He's gone? - Yes, three hours ago
He wasted no time!
H�l�ne suspects something
- How do you know? - She told me so
I trust her not to say anything
We're together. Nothing else counts
My poor darling
What do you think of that lunch?
- I don't know. - This deal he has in mind...
...is a genuine swindle
He'll make a fortune at the town's expense
A plastics factory! The bastard
Are you sure? I thought he was honest
He wants to buy me but he's wrong
I can easily expose him
- You seem terribly upset - For good reason
Forget all that. Let's make the most of the night he's left us
You love me?
You're finally back
- Surprised? - Well, yes...
- Let go of me - I don't want H�l�ne to hear
Where are you taking me?
I must say I feel relaxed and light as air!
Where were you?
You made a fake exit?
The idea just popped into my head, like that
Where were you?
I'm not sleeping well. I...
I took a walk
Don't lie. I came back at midnight
I've been waiting four hours. Not impatiently! I love the night
Shall I tell you what I think?
You spent the night, like many others...
...with our dear friend Pierre Maury
I'm going in. I'm cold
I said I don't want your daughter to hear us
We'll go to your room. She won't hear us
Let's continue our interesting conversation in a low voice
- I'm listening - Go ahead. I've nothing to say
I'm right. You were with Pierre. Say it
Yes, I'll say it
He made love to me. Somebody has to do it!
And I love making love with him
All day I dream of making love with him
That's fine, you're right, when one likes it
Don't think I don't understand you
I'm aware of my deficiencies
We must make the best of it
- I wouldn't want to hurt you - That's so kind of you!
Do I look hurt?
I find...
It's very friendly of you to console a poor widower!
But no one knows about it. You're careful, you hide
Yes, we hide
Then it's really heaven
To tell you the truth...
...it suits me fine
Pierre, this is Paul Delamare
I'm at home. I'll explain later
I'd like to see you as quickly as possible
- Right away? - As quickly as possible
But not here in town
I have a little hut for duck hunting. See you there in one hour?
All right but...
This must seem strange but you'll understand
Here's how to get there
Such rapidity! Very kind of you
- Not at all! - No doubt...
My dear Pierre, all this mystery annoys you...
...yet the explanation is quite simple
I wanted my wife here to avoid any ambiguity
- Hello, Madame... - Please!
One must sense the atmosphere. Kiss each other
No, I'm not going to harm you. Not at all
I sincerely offer you my friendship
You sleep with my wife
I hope you both find...
...all the pleasure and profit you expect and merit
No problem with me on that level, believe me
I love to see people happy. Otherwise, how could I run for office?
- Please shut up - You think I'm indecent
You expect me to play Othello!
No, I'm not accommodating. I'm understanding
I want everything clear and above board between us
What do you say?
I'm very embarrassed
Don't be. Want me to thank you? I can
You give Lucienne what she lacks
I can't complain about that
Besides, you're quite discreet considering the town gossips
I'm not held up to ridicule
Thank you very much
I'm truly very happy. Happy to see that thanks to my wife...
...your widowhood is not too hard for you
Yes, smoking in the morning is a bad habit
- Forgive me, my sweet! Cigarette? - Yes
All I ask of you, Pierre...
...is that you go along with me on the Glangeaud land deal
I want that name associated with the growth of my town
You thought I wouldn't?
I wasn't sure you understood...
...the extreme importance of this operation
One can never be too careful
I'm going directly back to Paris
You'll have no nasty surprise this time. I won't return till after tomorrow
Kindly take Lucienne home. That will save me an hour
You look upset. Don't be. It's all quite clear and simple
Mad at me? Am I behaving badly?
No. I didn't think you were this way, that's all
Bye, my sweet
Bye, my dear Pierre. I'm counting on you
What's wrong?
I can't... I can't go on living with him
I can't live with him any more. I'm fed up
I can't go on living with him
Darling, I'm here
It's over
It's over. I'm here
- Bridge tonight? - I want to stay home
- We could play at your place - I've got some work to do
You're a pain
- Ask Dufour to play - He's not as good as you
That's not what he thinks!
Thanks, darling
- Can I ask you a favor? - Whatever you want, my sweet
I'd like to go to Paris with you for two days
You want to go to Paris with me! What's wrong?
Nothing
But I'd like to go to Paris
It's been three years
And Pierre? Is there a fly in the ointment?
- No, but can I go with you? - Of course, my sweet
- Taking the velvet dress? - No
- Why are you going? - For a change of scenery
I'd like a change of scenery, too
- Why? Aren't you happy? - I was teasing you. Have fun
Bye, precious
- May I drive? - It will tire you
Why should it? I enjoy it
In that case...
- Want me to take the wheel? - I'm all right
Bastard
No traffic at this hour
There never is. It takes under three hours
What's wrong?
- Somebody's on the road - Don't bother, go on
It's done
His coat
The sleeve
- Be careful - The door
Go round the other side
Close it
Wait for me
My handbag
Go
Don't weaken, darling
We're free
I've got to rip your dress
Help
Please continue, Madame
Since there was some fog... There was some fog...
My husband said he'd drive...
...so I let him take the wheel and...
...I dozed off and went to sleep and...
...the noise and the shock woke me
You have no idea how the accident happened?
None at all, sir
I won't bother you any longer
Please excuse me for these routine questions but...
...your husband's name and his position oblige us...
I understand quite well. No need to apologize, sir
My respects, Madame
- Paris calling - For me?
- About Delamare - I'll take it
Hello, Mr. President
Yes, Mr. President
It's a very delicate case
Yes, Mr. President
I understand, Mr. President
That will be my conclusion
You can count on me, Mr. President
Thank you, sir
My respects, Mr. President
Class the Delamare case as a highway accident
A highway accident?
My love...
... to know you're close and not dare...
... to touch you, to hold you against me...
... to barely speak to you...
... is a dreadful torture
I know we can't take any risks...
... that we must be very careful, avoid any gossip...
... that we won't be apart much longer...
... that we'll be together soon...
... in broad daylight and forever
But is it to be separated and tortured like this...
... that we did what we did?
I regret nothing, my love
Forgive my impatience
Each day I hope to see you...
... if only for a second even at a distance
Knowing you exist comforts me
Tomorrow I'll pass your house at 11:00
I'll know you're there, behind your window, watching me
I love you
All goes well with the police
I love you, Lucienne
Burn this letter, darling
Let's be careful
- What is it? - Are you sad?
- Why do you ask? - Will you answer me a question?
- What question? - The one I asked you the other day
- When? - When Pierre Maury came to lunch
I answered you
It's important. Even more important today
Please tell me the truth. Don't lie to me
- I won't lie to you - Then tell me the truth
I beg you to tell me the truth
I'm sure you're Pierre's mistress
You both killed Paul. And Pierre's wife. You're murderers
You're insane
It's not true
It's not true. How can you think such things?
Such horrible things
Tell me the truth
Will you believe me?
Will you believe me and stop thinking such horrible things?
All right
- Yes, Pierre's my lover - For a long time?
A year
Before his wife died?
Yes
That's terrible
Everyone will think you killed Paul
No one knows we love each other
But they'll find out. You can't go on hiding
Be quiet, my darling. Please
I want you to be happy at last
Dear Police Chief...
... I would like you to clear all doubts...
... about the death of my stepfather...
... Paul Delamare, our Deputy Mayor
I'm sure there are rumors about my mother and Pierre Maury
People's slander is limitless
It could so hurt my mother. She doesn't deserve it
Please clear up my stepfather's death
I am sure Mum is innocent
I beg you to prove it to everyone
I want Mum to be happy
"I'm counting on you...
"... H�l�ne Chevalier"
This is most annoying
There must be some rumors and it's catastrophic
We've heard nothing
I'd rather be cautious, if you don't mind
They said...
...to put a damper on this case to avoid any backfires
But according to this letter...
...there's a love affair involved
The girl suspects her mother. How dreadful
She's a charming woman but...
This does make it a bit easier for you
When a news item starts brewing, politics step aside
But if we do nothing and rumors spread...
...there will be a general uproar. We don't need that
Follow through on this. Discreetly, but...
...follow through
This way
Could I speak to Mrs. Delamare, please?
- It's official - This way, please
Come in
Please forgive us but something has come up that requires clarification
What is it?
Truth to tell we received a letter today...
...suggesting a certain intimacy between you and Pierre Maury...
...your husband's assistant
The letter seems to connect this affair with Mr. Delamare's death
- An anonymous letter? - No
I sent the letter because I want to clear you...
...and for you to be happy
Excuse me. Let me think a moment
Could I speak to you alone, sir?
Mum, say I did the right thing. Say I was right
I'm sure I did the right thing
Yes, dear, you were right. I'm sure you were right
My daughter wrote you the truth, sir
Mr. Maury
I'm Officer Auriol
I have some questions about Mr. Delamare
Come in
Mrs. Delamare has talked
She's in the car outside...
...under arrest
I understand
- What should I do? - Tell us the truth
- Tell us what you... - I understand
I killed Delamare
Lucienne did very little
I killed my wife, too
Alone. Six months ago
Please come with us. You're under arrest
Of course
I don't understand why you didn't leave
- Leave? - Yes
Why didn't you both just go live elsewhere?
- Elsewhere? - Leave?
We never dreamed of leaving here
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