1 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:12,074 Advertise your product or brand here contact www.SubtitleDB.org today 2 00:00:18,310 --> 00:00:22,212 THE 400 BLOWS 3 00:02:51,275 --> 00:02:55,872 DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF ANDRE BAZI N 4 00:03:52,190 --> 00:03:54,125 Doinel, bring me that. 5 00:04:01,303 --> 00:04:04,068 Nice. Go stand in the corner. 6 00:04:10,849 --> 00:04:12,783 You've got one minute left. 7 00:04:13,052 --> 00:04:14,952 Silence! 8 00:04:15,990 --> 00:04:18,857 Papers will be collected in 30 seconds. 9 00:04:19,061 --> 00:04:20,619 Quiet! 10 00:04:28,073 --> 00:04:30,132 Row leaders, get ready. 11 00:04:34,381 --> 00:04:36,281 I'll count to three. 12 00:04:37,885 --> 00:04:39,478 One. 13 00:04:39,788 --> 00:04:41,380 Two. 14 00:04:42,759 --> 00:04:44,454 Three. Collect the papers. 15 00:04:52,606 --> 00:04:54,369 Get the others first. 16 00:04:56,311 --> 00:04:57,903 - Give it to me. -Just a second. 17 00:04:58,179 --> 00:05:00,147 - What's going on? - He won't turn it in. 18 00:05:00,249 --> 00:05:02,445 No special treatment! 19 00:05:03,321 --> 00:05:04,583 Brownnose. 20 00:05:06,425 --> 00:05:08,325 Do I have everyone's paper? 21 00:05:08,594 --> 00:05:10,255 You may go. 22 00:05:12,032 --> 00:05:14,399 Not you, my friend! 23 00:05:15,404 --> 00:05:18,271 Recess is a reward, not a right. 24 00:05:55,091 --> 00:05:58,322 Here poor Antoine Doinel was unfairly punished by Sourpuss 25 00:05:58,428 --> 00:06:01,421 for a pinup that fell from the sky. 26 00:06:01,699 --> 00:06:04,668 It will be an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. 27 00:06:04,770 --> 00:06:07,933 Hey, champs, maybe you need a referee over here. 28 00:06:08,241 --> 00:06:12,703 No recess for three days. That'll teach you. 29 00:06:23,829 --> 00:06:26,093 Look at this! 30 00:06:27,033 --> 00:06:29,627 What's so interesting there? 31 00:06:29,871 --> 00:06:31,668 Take your seats! 32 00:06:43,055 --> 00:06:45,523 We have a young Juvenal in our class, 33 00:06:45,758 --> 00:06:48,887 though he doesn't know an Alexandrine from blank verse. 34 00:06:49,564 --> 00:06:51,759 Doinel, for tomorrow you will conjugate - 35 00:06:52,034 --> 00:06:54,559 Take your seat and write this down. 36 00:06:56,439 --> 00:06:59,204 In all tenses of the indicative, conditional and subjunctive - 37 00:06:59,478 --> 00:07:02,106 The rest of you, get out your notebooks. 38 00:07:04,117 --> 00:07:07,609 ''I deface the classroom walls... 39 00:07:11,160 --> 00:07:13,958 and abuse French verse.'' 40 00:07:16,434 --> 00:07:18,231 ''The Hare''! 41 00:07:26,547 --> 00:07:31,315 Doinel, go get something to wipe that rubbish off the wall, 42 00:07:31,421 --> 00:07:33,913 or I'll make you lick it off!. 43 00:07:37,295 --> 00:07:41,528 Richer, who said you could change seats? 44 00:07:51,448 --> 00:07:54,815 ''In the season when the thickets 45 00:07:58,791 --> 00:08:03,559 Glow with crimson flowers 46 00:08:07,536 --> 00:08:10,699 When the black tip 47 00:08:20,488 --> 00:08:23,048 Of my long ears 48 00:08:24,860 --> 00:08:27,420 Could already be seen 49 00:08:29,933 --> 00:08:32,402 Above 50 00:08:35,308 --> 00:08:38,106 The still-green rye 51 00:08:43,485 --> 00:08:47,582 From which I nibbled 52 00:08:50,761 --> 00:08:53,457 The tender stems 53 00:08:56,637 --> 00:09:00,004 As I frolicked about 54 00:09:07,952 --> 00:09:09,749 One day 55 00:09:13,225 --> 00:09:15,318 Fatigued 56 00:09:20,736 --> 00:09:22,704 I was fast asleep 57 00:09:25,508 --> 00:09:27,100 In my hutch 58 00:09:28,012 --> 00:09:30,948 When little Margot surprised me there'' 59 00:09:35,689 --> 00:09:37,714 - I saw you, Simonot! - I didn't do anything, sir. 60 00:09:37,825 --> 00:09:39,349 It's always someone else. 61 00:09:39,460 --> 00:09:43,694 ''She loved me so 62 00:09:44,634 --> 00:09:47,398 My beautiful little mistress 63 00:09:57,852 --> 00:10:00,412 What kindness she showed me 64 00:10:00,956 --> 00:10:03,482 How caring and tender 65 00:10:04,662 --> 00:10:08,120 How she hugged me on her little lap 66 00:10:08,467 --> 00:10:10,594 And kissed me'' 67 00:10:11,571 --> 00:10:13,368 Who's the idiot who whistled? 68 00:10:13,473 --> 00:10:17,103 I warn you, speak up or your neighbor will get it. 69 00:10:17,345 --> 00:10:20,678 You hear me, Simonot? - It wasn't me, sir. 70 00:10:21,451 --> 00:10:23,214 And cowards to boot! 71 00:10:23,320 --> 00:10:25,083 What a class this year! 72 00:10:25,189 --> 00:10:29,252 I've known idiots before, but at least they were polite! 73 00:10:29,362 --> 00:10:31,660 They kept their heads down and didn't get caught. 74 00:10:31,865 --> 00:10:36,030 And you -you call that clean? You made it filthier! 75 00:10:36,137 --> 00:10:38,902 Go to your seat and copy this down. Your parents will pay the price. 76 00:10:39,008 --> 00:10:42,466 Poor France will be in sorry shape in ten years! 77 00:10:49,957 --> 00:10:53,415 - Everyone swipes money from their parents. - Maybe, but it isn't easy. 78 00:10:53,528 --> 00:10:55,257 I bet even Mauricet does it. 79 00:10:55,364 --> 00:10:57,798 Hey, Mauricet, we want to ask you something. 80 00:10:58,033 --> 00:11:01,196 Where'd you get those fancy glasses? - I bought them. 81 00:11:01,304 --> 00:11:03,899 Did you pinch the money from your mom or your dad? 82 00:11:04,343 --> 00:11:07,710 Don't pretend you don't go through their pockets. 83 00:11:07,981 --> 00:11:11,439 You're the louse who squealed on me today! 84 00:11:11,886 --> 00:11:13,855 You're a louse, Mauricet! 85 00:11:14,056 --> 00:11:15,523 Your days are numbered. 86 00:11:15,825 --> 00:11:17,690 You'll get yours! 87 00:11:20,430 --> 00:11:23,092 I'll never finish my homework tonight. 88 00:11:32,581 --> 00:11:35,709 - Sourpuss is a real asshole. - That's his job. 89 00:11:35,951 --> 00:11:40,253 Still, I'm gonna smash his face in before I go to the army! 90 00:11:40,725 --> 00:11:43,057 See you. 91 00:13:47,464 --> 00:13:50,831 ''I deface the classroom walls. '' 92 00:14:04,620 --> 00:14:07,146 - Evening, Mother. - Evening. 93 00:14:14,900 --> 00:14:17,630 - Where's the flour? - What flour? 94 00:14:17,904 --> 00:14:21,102 Didn't you buy what I told you to? 95 00:14:21,843 --> 00:14:25,506 Where's the list I left you? - I lost it. 96 00:14:25,615 --> 00:14:27,515 No wonder you get such bad grades. 97 00:14:27,818 --> 00:14:29,718 Go get my slippers. 98 00:14:31,791 --> 00:14:35,022 In the bedroom, under the bed. 99 00:14:41,068 --> 00:14:44,596 I need that flour. Go get it right away. 100 00:15:03,833 --> 00:15:06,769 They had to use forceps. 101 00:15:06,871 --> 00:15:09,533 Seems it runs in the family. Same thing happened to her mother. 102 00:15:09,775 --> 00:15:13,837 That means nothing. With Fanny it was over in ten minutes. 103 00:15:13,947 --> 00:15:17,577 But if they hadn't done a caesarian for the last one, 104 00:15:17,686 --> 00:15:19,654 I wouldn't be talking to you now. 105 00:15:19,755 --> 00:15:22,417 And my sister, with one every year. Can you imagine? 106 00:15:22,559 --> 00:15:25,494 The doctor warned her. 107 00:15:26,331 --> 00:15:30,827 She had to have surgery. There was blood everywhere. 108 00:15:34,041 --> 00:15:37,374 - Always running, eh, son? - I got bawled out 'cause of this flour. 109 00:15:37,679 --> 00:15:42,414 You mustn't make your mother mad. You have to handle her gently. 110 00:15:42,786 --> 00:15:46,119 - What's that? - A fog light. 111 00:15:46,224 --> 00:15:48,784 I'm gonna try it out at the race on Sunday. 112 00:15:58,874 --> 00:16:03,142 - Look at your little flour boy here. - That's not funny! 113 00:16:03,448 --> 00:16:06,042 I thought it was. 114 00:16:07,420 --> 00:16:10,014 - Where's my change? - I need it for lunch at school. 115 00:16:10,123 --> 00:16:11,613 Ask your father. 116 00:16:11,825 --> 00:16:13,224 Let's have it! 117 00:16:17,567 --> 00:16:19,501 I sense a storm coming. 118 00:16:19,603 --> 00:16:21,537 - Dad, I need some money- - What? 119 00:16:21,638 --> 00:16:24,334 I just need 1 ,000 francs. 120 00:16:24,442 --> 00:16:27,469 Which means you're hoping for 500, meaning you really need 300, 121 00:16:28,048 --> 00:16:30,175 so here's a hundred. 122 00:16:30,418 --> 00:16:34,253 All right, 500. But your mother should pay for that. 123 00:16:34,356 --> 00:16:35,789 Where are the scissors? 124 00:16:35,891 --> 00:16:37,825 Where are the scissors 125 00:16:37,928 --> 00:16:40,522 Stop playing the clown. And what are you laughing about? 126 00:16:40,632 --> 00:16:44,569 This is no time for homework. We're about to eat. 127 00:16:44,670 --> 00:16:48,698 She's right. There's a time and a place for everything. 128 00:16:50,345 --> 00:16:52,745 Where'd you get this pen? 129 00:16:53,248 --> 00:16:55,182 I traded for it. 130 00:16:55,284 --> 00:16:57,912 You've been doing a lot of trading lately. 131 00:17:03,029 --> 00:17:05,827 What's that? Do you smell it? 132 00:17:06,900 --> 00:17:09,596 - It's fish. - Smells promising. 133 00:17:10,705 --> 00:17:14,734 Ask your mother if the dishtowel's on fire. 134 00:17:14,911 --> 00:17:16,503 Why? 135 00:17:16,947 --> 00:17:18,676 For a laugh. 136 00:17:35,271 --> 00:17:38,241 You can clear the table, son. 137 00:17:38,510 --> 00:17:40,603 Your cousin called. 138 00:17:40,846 --> 00:17:43,508 - His wife's expecting again. - Four kids in three years? 139 00:17:43,617 --> 00:17:45,710 Like rabbits. It's disgusting. 140 00:17:46,753 --> 00:17:49,450 Speaking of kids, what'll we do with this one for the summer? 141 00:17:49,558 --> 00:17:52,925 - Summer camp ain't for poodles. - And he'd be with others his age. 142 00:17:53,096 --> 00:17:57,090 - We don't have to decide yet. - The sooner, the better. 143 00:17:59,472 --> 00:18:01,906 Don't pull too hard. 144 00:18:03,577 --> 00:18:06,205 Nice, huh? - ''Lions Club.'' 145 00:18:06,448 --> 00:18:09,611 - What's going on here? - Hey, careful. 146 00:18:09,952 --> 00:18:13,856 Where would you like to drive this Sunday? 147 00:18:13,958 --> 00:18:15,721 The club asked me to plan the route. 148 00:18:15,827 --> 00:18:18,159 - I want to rest on Sunday. - Where? 149 00:18:18,430 --> 00:18:22,333 - At my girlfriend's. - What'll the guys think? 150 00:18:22,570 --> 00:18:24,265 Listen, I've had enough. 151 00:18:24,371 --> 00:18:26,965 Housework all morning and - - And the ''touch'' system all afternoon. 152 00:18:27,075 --> 00:18:30,306 - What? - Your typewriter or someone else's. 153 00:18:30,580 --> 00:18:32,639 Antoine, time for bed now. 154 00:18:35,420 --> 00:18:37,285 'Night, Dad. 'Night, Mother. 155 00:18:37,389 --> 00:18:39,084 You're such an idiot sometimes. 156 00:18:39,926 --> 00:18:42,656 You've got no sense ofhumor. 157 00:18:42,896 --> 00:18:45,194 You're wasting your time on that crap. 158 00:18:45,533 --> 00:18:48,594 Don't forget the garbage, and turn your light out. 159 00:18:49,105 --> 00:18:53,372 I make contacts at the races. You'll see. I'll be VPone day. 160 00:18:53,477 --> 00:18:58,280 You'll never be VP. They like you puttering along where you are. 161 00:19:03,558 --> 00:19:07,825 Our evening programming has ended. Good night, ladies and gentlemen. 162 00:19:41,843 --> 00:19:44,904 Get up, quick. We didn't hear the alarm. 163 00:20:02,037 --> 00:20:05,564 ''I deface the classroom walls. '' 164 00:20:09,381 --> 00:20:11,508 There's no sock left around all these holes. 165 00:20:11,617 --> 00:20:14,245 Those have had it. Buy some new ones. 166 00:20:14,354 --> 00:20:16,288 All your others are dirty. 167 00:20:17,024 --> 00:20:20,620 I gave you money to buy sheets for the boy's bed, remember? 168 00:20:20,963 --> 00:20:25,731 He prefers his sleeping bag. Right, son? 169 00:20:25,836 --> 00:20:28,100 Sure, it keeps me warm. 170 00:20:28,406 --> 00:20:30,466 You're still here? 171 00:20:31,611 --> 00:20:32,908 See you. 172 00:20:37,718 --> 00:20:40,346 - No need to run. - We're gonna be late. 173 00:20:40,622 --> 00:20:43,615 We'll have to sneak in and we'll get in trouble. 174 00:20:43,861 --> 00:20:46,421 - Take it easy. - Why? 175 00:20:46,898 --> 00:20:49,423 Sourpuss said he wouldn't let you back in. 176 00:20:49,635 --> 00:20:51,728 - You think he'll do it? - Yeah. He can't stand you. 177 00:20:52,004 --> 00:20:54,371 Got any money? - Lunch money. 178 00:20:54,642 --> 00:20:56,769 Then just follow me. 179 00:20:57,046 --> 00:20:58,980 What are you up to? 180 00:21:20,077 --> 00:21:21,738 Follow me. 181 00:21:22,379 --> 00:21:25,610 Put your bag behind the door. - Will they be safe there? 182 00:21:25,950 --> 00:21:27,781 I leave mine here all the time. 183 00:25:13,526 --> 00:25:15,494 My God, it's Antoine! I'm sure he saw me. 184 00:25:15,595 --> 00:25:17,085 Which one is yours? 185 00:25:17,197 --> 00:25:20,065 The dark-haired one. What's he doing out of school? 186 00:25:20,169 --> 00:25:23,229 - You're really gonna get it tonight! - She wouldn't dare tell my father. 187 00:25:23,339 --> 00:25:25,671 - Wasn't that him? - Never saw the guy before. 188 00:25:25,976 --> 00:25:28,274 Then you're safe. 189 00:25:55,650 --> 00:25:59,815 I'm going back to school tomorrow, but I'll need a note. 190 00:26:00,322 --> 00:26:03,758 What are you gonna do? - I have an old one I never used. 191 00:26:04,494 --> 00:26:08,489 I'll cut off the date. Here, you can copy it tonight. 192 00:26:08,701 --> 00:26:11,966 - What about the handwriting? - Copy your mother's. 193 00:26:12,239 --> 00:26:14,730 That'll be hard. She writes really funny. 194 00:26:14,975 --> 00:26:16,738 Don't worry. It'll be all right. 195 00:26:17,011 --> 00:26:19,503 I hope so. See you. 196 00:26:21,551 --> 00:26:23,576 ''Dear Sir, 197 00:26:26,824 --> 00:26:29,953 Please excuse 198 00:26:34,101 --> 00:26:37,970 my son Rene 199 00:26:40,343 --> 00:26:44,247 who was sick-'' 200 00:26:44,916 --> 00:26:46,747 My son Rene! 201 00:27:05,211 --> 00:27:06,769 Hi, Dad. 202 00:27:08,649 --> 00:27:12,176 - Something burning in here again? - It's from downstairs. 203 00:27:12,554 --> 00:27:15,921 - Set the table for two tonight. - Has Mother left? 204 00:27:16,159 --> 00:27:19,322 No, she called to say she'd be home late. 205 00:27:19,497 --> 00:27:22,159 Her boss needs her for year-end inventory. 206 00:27:23,869 --> 00:27:27,430 You and I will have ourselves a real bachelors' dinner. 207 00:27:28,008 --> 00:27:31,911 She said there are eggs around. - I know where. 208 00:27:37,988 --> 00:27:41,152 - Did you work hard today? - Yes. 209 00:27:41,327 --> 00:27:44,091 - What did you study? - ''The Hare.'' 210 00:27:44,330 --> 00:27:46,560 Ah, ''The Tortoise and the Hare.'' 211 00:27:46,666 --> 00:27:49,066 No,just ''The Hare.'' 212 00:27:50,238 --> 00:27:53,106 - Did you do well? - I wasn't called on. 213 00:27:53,343 --> 00:27:56,244 You have to raise your hand and get noticed, 214 00:27:56,347 --> 00:27:58,542 or you'll never get in the race. 215 00:27:58,649 --> 00:28:01,709 You have to take initiative in life. 216 00:28:02,387 --> 00:28:05,687 By the way, have you thought about your mother's birthday? 217 00:28:05,859 --> 00:28:10,229 It's the 1 7 th. I trust you'll get her something. 218 00:28:11,567 --> 00:28:13,865 Are you listening? 219 00:28:14,839 --> 00:28:16,773 I know what you're thinking: 220 00:28:17,375 --> 00:28:19,866 She's been hard on you lately. 221 00:28:20,112 --> 00:28:22,706 But she's under a lot of pressure. 222 00:28:23,182 --> 00:28:25,173 Put yourself in her place. 223 00:28:25,887 --> 00:28:29,550 Keeping house and working part-time, 224 00:28:29,659 --> 00:28:32,127 and this place as cramped as it is. 225 00:28:32,628 --> 00:28:35,927 I'm working on finding us a different place. 226 00:28:39,872 --> 00:28:43,969 Women are always taken advantage of at the office, 227 00:28:44,177 --> 00:28:46,338 and they don't know what to do about it. 228 00:28:46,914 --> 00:28:49,907 But she really loves you, you know. Shit! 229 00:29:01,735 --> 00:29:04,295 - Where's my Michelin guide? - I didn't touch it. 230 00:29:04,505 --> 00:29:07,531 You know I won't tolerate lying! 231 00:29:07,810 --> 00:29:08,834 It's the truth. 232 00:29:09,044 --> 00:29:11,740 I know I put it away yesterday. 233 00:29:12,617 --> 00:29:13,777 It wasn't me. 234 00:29:13,885 --> 00:29:17,286 Things vanish into thin air around here! 235 00:29:18,524 --> 00:29:20,151 It wasn't me. 236 00:29:23,832 --> 00:29:26,426 All right. I'll ask your mother. 237 00:29:30,073 --> 00:29:32,405 Time for bed now. 238 00:29:33,444 --> 00:29:35,413 Don't forget the garbage. 239 00:30:32,157 --> 00:30:34,558 - My boss drove me home. - Your boss.! 240 00:30:34,661 --> 00:30:39,361 - I couldn't very well refuse, could I? - I hope you get overtime for that! 241 00:30:39,468 --> 00:30:41,231 I will, at the end of the month. 242 00:30:41,436 --> 00:30:43,165 Those services are usually paid in cash! 243 00:30:43,372 --> 00:30:45,136 Oh, knock it off! 244 00:30:45,242 --> 00:30:47,938 No wonder madame needs to rest on Sunday. 245 00:30:48,179 --> 00:30:52,048 By the way, where's my Michelin guide? - How should I know? Ask the boy. 246 00:30:52,284 --> 00:30:54,718 - He said he didn't touch it. - He lies through his teeth. 247 00:30:54,821 --> 00:30:57,222 - Like someone else I know. - If you raised him better- 248 00:30:57,325 --> 00:30:59,555 I gave him my name, damn it.! I put food on the table.! 249 00:30:59,828 --> 00:31:03,925 I've had enough of your criticism.! 250 00:31:04,067 --> 00:31:07,559 Fine.! We'll send him to theJesuits or the army orphans. 251 00:31:07,805 --> 00:31:09,797 At least I'd have some peace and quiet.! 252 00:31:28,400 --> 00:31:31,164 You two better eat out till the end of the month. 253 00:31:31,405 --> 00:31:33,839 For that I need a clean shirt! 254 00:31:34,074 --> 00:31:36,599 If you can't wash the shirt, at least wash the collar! 255 00:31:36,711 --> 00:31:39,646 You shouldn't have bought that fog light. 256 00:31:39,749 --> 00:31:42,217 I bought it second-hand. 257 00:31:48,027 --> 00:31:49,824 Go ahead. Open it. 258 00:31:50,764 --> 00:31:52,391 What if it's the gas man? 259 00:31:52,666 --> 00:31:54,726 They give you advance notice. 260 00:32:00,510 --> 00:32:03,138 Morning, sir. I came to see if Antoine's better today. 261 00:32:04,381 --> 00:32:07,874 - Better? Why? - He missed school yesterday. 262 00:32:08,455 --> 00:32:10,320 You hear that? 263 00:32:12,193 --> 00:32:14,753 Thanks, kid. - Good-bye, sir. 264 00:32:21,739 --> 00:32:23,832 You don't seem surprised. 265 00:32:24,109 --> 00:32:25,906 Should I be? 266 00:32:26,144 --> 00:32:28,408 Nothing that boy does surprises me. 267 00:32:31,620 --> 00:32:35,751 - I've gotta come up with an excuse. - The bigger, the better. 268 00:32:35,992 --> 00:32:39,155 When my mom broke her leg, I told them the whole story, 269 00:32:39,263 --> 00:32:41,664 except that she was drunk. I didn't need a note. 270 00:32:41,867 --> 00:32:44,734 Well, I can't use the same story. 271 00:32:44,837 --> 00:32:46,702 And we can't show up together. 272 00:32:46,806 --> 00:32:48,535 Right. You go first. 273 00:33:13,976 --> 00:33:15,671 There you are. 274 00:33:16,280 --> 00:33:19,147 A little extra homework and you get sick, eh? 275 00:33:19,418 --> 00:33:21,249 And your parents fall for it. 276 00:33:21,353 --> 00:33:24,550 Can't wait to see what excuse you wrangled out of them this time. 277 00:33:24,657 --> 00:33:25,988 Let me see your note. 278 00:33:26,092 --> 00:33:28,254 - I don't have one. - Don't have one? 279 00:33:28,530 --> 00:33:31,931 You think that's how it works? It's not that easy, my friend! 280 00:33:33,469 --> 00:33:37,372 - It was... my mother... - What about her? 281 00:33:37,742 --> 00:33:39,404 She's dead! 282 00:33:39,812 --> 00:33:41,336 Oh, my gosh. 283 00:33:42,115 --> 00:33:45,016 Sorry, son. I didn't know. 284 00:33:45,386 --> 00:33:48,583 Was she ill? - Yes, sir. 285 00:33:48,790 --> 00:33:52,922 You should've told me. You should always confide in your teachers. 286 00:33:53,664 --> 00:33:56,360 Go on now. Get in line. 287 00:34:06,881 --> 00:34:10,146 - What excuse did you give him? - Leave me alone! 288 00:34:21,167 --> 00:34:24,603 - ''Better thorns in the woods than...'' - Than up your- 289 00:34:24,705 --> 00:34:28,700 If you'd wash your ears out, you'd hear what your classmate is whispering. 290 00:34:28,811 --> 00:34:30,244 Than up your ass. 291 00:34:30,347 --> 00:34:33,578 - He's just trying to confuse me. - All right, go on. 292 00:34:34,919 --> 00:34:36,945 Now I've lost my place. 293 00:34:38,658 --> 00:34:40,182 ''Than flowers in the manger.'' 294 00:34:40,293 --> 00:34:43,319 ''Than flowers in the manger. Better to have freedom...'' 295 00:34:44,466 --> 00:34:46,525 ''And constant threat...'' 296 00:34:46,768 --> 00:34:48,964 ''Than slavery...'' 297 00:34:52,277 --> 00:34:55,804 ''In eternal April.'' And you're an eternal loafer! You get an F. 298 00:34:55,915 --> 00:34:57,712 I knew it at home. 299 00:34:58,517 --> 00:35:00,075 Doinel? 300 00:35:00,321 --> 00:35:01,720 Never mind, son. 301 00:35:01,923 --> 00:35:03,390 Simonot. 302 00:35:03,625 --> 00:35:04,785 ''The Hare,'' 303 00:35:14,107 --> 00:35:18,135 byJean Richepin. 304 00:35:20,380 --> 00:35:22,348 Sit down, boys. 305 00:35:49,454 --> 00:35:52,355 I suggest the punishment should be in proportion- 306 00:35:52,558 --> 00:35:55,959 He's exceeded all proportion this time. 307 00:35:56,062 --> 00:35:57,962 Only his parents can be severe enough now. 308 00:35:58,064 --> 00:36:01,000 We'll discuss this tonight.! 309 00:36:08,078 --> 00:36:09,808 What are you gonna do? 310 00:36:10,016 --> 00:36:13,976 I can't live with my parents now after what's happened. 311 00:36:14,254 --> 00:36:16,313 I have to disappear. 312 00:36:16,557 --> 00:36:18,286 Oh, I've done worse than this. 313 00:36:18,526 --> 00:36:21,587 But I'm fed up. I have to get out on my own. 314 00:36:21,798 --> 00:36:24,028 I'll write them a letter. 315 00:36:24,134 --> 00:36:26,102 -Just like that? - Yes, it's for the best. 316 00:36:26,337 --> 00:36:30,240 - Where will you sleep tonight? - I don't know. I don't really care. 317 00:36:30,642 --> 00:36:32,405 I've got an idea. 318 00:36:32,712 --> 00:36:36,308 Meet me in an hour at Place Pigalle. - Okay. 319 00:36:59,115 --> 00:37:01,481 It's my uncle's old printing plant. 320 00:37:01,719 --> 00:37:03,949 The machines were so heavy, the floor caved in. 321 00:37:04,154 --> 00:37:06,054 Think it might cave in some more? 322 00:37:10,631 --> 00:37:14,067 No, it already hit bottom. You'll be warm here. 323 00:37:26,918 --> 00:37:30,650 Here's your mattress, and this'll be your pillow. 324 00:37:32,093 --> 00:37:34,027 Damn, it's heavy! 325 00:37:36,399 --> 00:37:38,924 You can just walk around until midnight. 326 00:37:41,571 --> 00:37:44,166 Keep my briefcase for me. Give it back to me tomorrow. 327 00:37:44,476 --> 00:37:45,966 Sure. 328 00:37:49,082 --> 00:37:51,846 ''Dear Mother and Dad, I understand -'' Misspelled, of course. 329 00:37:51,952 --> 00:37:53,749 ''how wrong it was to lie - '' 330 00:37:53,855 --> 00:37:56,484 I'll bet he does. And why kill me off instead of you? 331 00:37:56,592 --> 00:37:58,457 Personal preference, obviously. 332 00:37:58,696 --> 00:38:01,563 ''We can't go on living together. 333 00:38:01,800 --> 00:38:04,268 Therefore I'll try my luck alone in Paris or elsewhere. 334 00:38:04,569 --> 00:38:06,401 I'll prove I can become a man. 335 00:38:06,640 --> 00:38:09,734 One day I'll come back and we'll discuss all that's happened. 336 00:38:09,844 --> 00:38:12,210 Love, Antoine.'' 337 00:38:12,448 --> 00:38:14,507 So you think it's normal for him to hate me? 338 00:38:14,683 --> 00:38:17,915 - You've been so hard on him. - He gets on my nerves. 339 00:38:40,853 --> 00:38:44,289 - Can you help me catch him? - Of course, ma'am. 340 00:38:46,293 --> 00:38:49,285 - Is that your sister? - Never seen her before. 341 00:38:49,398 --> 00:38:52,094 - Is the dog hers? - I don't know. 342 00:38:55,873 --> 00:38:58,808 - May I help? - Certainly. The more, the better. 343 00:38:59,077 --> 00:39:01,136 - What's his name? - I have no idea. 344 00:39:03,449 --> 00:39:06,681 - Beat it, kid. - She asked me first! 345 00:39:06,954 --> 00:39:08,717 You heard me! 346 00:39:11,728 --> 00:39:14,788 MERRY CHRISTMAS 347 00:42:14,642 --> 00:42:17,634 Doinel, I bet you got it last night. 348 00:42:17,913 --> 00:42:20,575 Not at all. Everything was fine. 349 00:42:20,817 --> 00:42:22,513 Go on now. 350 00:42:22,953 --> 00:42:25,319 Parents spoil these kids rotten. 351 00:42:26,792 --> 00:42:29,352 Need some help over there? 352 00:42:33,001 --> 00:42:35,162 The last question, 353 00:42:35,270 --> 00:42:37,329 even easier this time. 354 00:42:47,954 --> 00:42:51,686 Tip of the tongue between your teeth, as if you had a lisp. 355 00:42:55,430 --> 00:42:58,798 I can't do it, sir. Not everyone can make their tongue do that. 356 00:42:59,136 --> 00:43:00,501 Silence! 357 00:43:00,738 --> 00:43:03,969 Go sit down. 358 00:43:05,578 --> 00:43:06,909 Insolent! 359 00:43:08,882 --> 00:43:11,146 Abbou. 360 00:43:11,552 --> 00:43:13,577 Answer this question. 361 00:43:41,359 --> 00:43:43,191 Be seated. 362 00:43:43,797 --> 00:43:46,664 Frochot, you're in charge till I return. 363 00:43:53,441 --> 00:43:56,240 We don't know what to do with him anymore. 364 00:43:56,580 --> 00:43:59,549 My dear lady, you deserve better. 365 00:44:00,351 --> 00:44:03,718 My poor darling! Are you all right? 366 00:44:03,923 --> 00:44:06,484 Where did you spend the night? - In a printing plant. 367 00:44:08,029 --> 00:44:11,294 I don't care if he's last in his class. I just want him to behave. 368 00:44:11,400 --> 00:44:13,129 Then we're agreed. 369 00:44:15,873 --> 00:44:18,502 Maybe it's something in his glands. 370 00:44:33,496 --> 00:44:36,021 You mustn't catch cold. 371 00:44:37,168 --> 00:44:39,500 There! Now off to bed. 372 00:44:40,607 --> 00:44:42,370 I'm not tired, Mother. 373 00:44:43,878 --> 00:44:47,006 You'll be more comfortable in our bed. 374 00:44:57,763 --> 00:45:02,292 I was your age once too, you know. You kids always forget that. 375 00:45:02,402 --> 00:45:05,270 I was stubborn too and didn't want to confide in my parents. 376 00:45:05,374 --> 00:45:07,638 I preferred writing in my diary. 377 00:45:08,211 --> 00:45:12,080 No one's ever read it. I'll show it to you one day. 378 00:45:12,983 --> 00:45:15,077 Once when I was your age, we were on vacation, 379 00:45:15,187 --> 00:45:18,020 and I ran away with a young farm boy. 380 00:45:18,124 --> 00:45:19,887 Puppy love. They caught us right away. 381 00:45:20,127 --> 00:45:22,254 Mother made me promise never to see him again. 382 00:45:22,462 --> 00:45:24,362 She never told my father. 383 00:45:24,465 --> 00:45:26,330 I cried and cried, but I obeyed her, 384 00:45:26,970 --> 00:45:29,234 because you should always obey your mother. 385 00:45:29,506 --> 00:45:31,997 You and I can share some little secrets. 386 00:45:32,443 --> 00:45:34,934 Tell me, what did you mean in your letter when you said: 387 00:45:35,213 --> 00:45:37,408 ''We'll discuss all that's happened''? 388 00:45:38,218 --> 00:45:42,315 My misbehaving, and my bad grades. 389 00:45:42,424 --> 00:45:44,415 So talk to me now. 390 00:45:44,526 --> 00:45:46,653 I just can't concentrate. 391 00:45:46,896 --> 00:45:49,421 I want to quit school and earn a living. 392 00:45:50,468 --> 00:45:52,800 That's nonsense! Don't you understand? 393 00:45:53,038 --> 00:45:55,836 If you knew how sorry I am I stopped after high school! 394 00:45:56,076 --> 00:45:58,567 And your father never even finished! 395 00:45:58,979 --> 00:46:01,106 It's hurting his career now. 396 00:46:01,349 --> 00:46:04,376 I know they teach you a lot of useless stuff in school. 397 00:46:04,487 --> 00:46:06,978 Algebra... science. 398 00:46:07,091 --> 00:46:09,116 Nobody uses that stuff in real life. 399 00:46:09,360 --> 00:46:11,419 But what about French? 400 00:46:11,696 --> 00:46:14,097 One always has letters to write. 401 00:46:14,400 --> 00:46:16,698 Here's another secret you and I can share. 402 00:46:18,940 --> 00:46:23,344 If your next French essay 403 00:46:24,380 --> 00:46:27,077 is in the top five, I'll give you 1 ,000 francs! 404 00:46:28,219 --> 00:46:30,710 But you mustn't tell your father. 405 00:48:08,053 --> 00:48:09,351 ''The dying man pulled himself up 406 00:48:09,556 --> 00:48:13,323 and gave his children a piercing look. 407 00:48:13,562 --> 00:48:16,360 The hair bristled on the nape ofhis neck. 408 00:48:16,632 --> 00:48:18,600 His eyes lit up. 409 00:48:18,801 --> 00:48:21,362 A breath caressed his face and made it sublime. 410 00:48:21,540 --> 00:48:23,701 He raised his hand in anger 411 00:48:23,808 --> 00:48:26,402 and shouted Archimedes' famous last words: 412 00:48:26,512 --> 00:48:29,106 Eureka.! I have found it. '' 413 00:48:42,333 --> 00:48:47,204 Describe a serious event you witnessed that involved you personally. 414 00:48:49,143 --> 00:48:51,338 Eureka.! I have found it. 415 00:48:54,884 --> 00:49:00,449 ''My Grandfather's Death. '' 416 00:49:28,563 --> 00:49:31,692 The boss is sleeping with the new secretary. 417 00:49:32,636 --> 00:49:34,399 She's well-armed, that girl, 418 00:49:34,638 --> 00:49:38,598 and she used it to get promoted to executive secretary. 419 00:49:39,778 --> 00:49:42,577 She has all the necessary talents for the position. 420 00:49:42,883 --> 00:49:46,444 Now I'll have to watch out for her. Pillow talk and all that. 421 00:49:47,222 --> 00:49:51,057 I showed her how to fudge a bit on travel expense reports. 422 00:49:51,427 --> 00:49:54,226 She'd only stay in three-star hotels. 423 00:49:55,833 --> 00:49:59,736 By the way, I still haven't found my Michelin guide. 424 00:50:00,472 --> 00:50:02,463 One of you must have it. 425 00:50:02,742 --> 00:50:06,703 - Don't start with your Michelin guide! - I don't like mysteries! 426 00:50:07,816 --> 00:50:11,308 - You left something on the stove again. - No, I didn't. 427 00:50:12,456 --> 00:50:13,445 What's got into him? 428 00:50:14,892 --> 00:50:16,154 This is the last straw! 429 00:50:16,261 --> 00:50:19,698 Stop shouting and get some water! 430 00:50:23,771 --> 00:50:26,137 I've had it, you little idiot! 431 00:50:26,507 --> 00:50:30,137 What got into you, lighting a candle in there? 432 00:50:30,380 --> 00:50:32,712 It was for Balzac. 433 00:50:33,050 --> 00:50:36,042 - What do you take me for? - It was for my French essay. 434 00:50:36,321 --> 00:50:38,448 Leave him alone. He promised me something. 435 00:50:38,758 --> 00:50:41,353 What? To collect on our fire insurance? 436 00:50:41,628 --> 00:50:45,497 One candle won't do the job. Here, try this! 437 00:50:46,902 --> 00:50:50,394 As long as you're living under this roof, you'll do as you're told. 438 00:50:50,874 --> 00:50:53,207 Otherwise we've no other choice but the military academy. 439 00:50:53,412 --> 00:50:58,180 Know what that is? They'll keep you in line, all right. 440 00:50:59,819 --> 00:51:01,980 Know what we'll do to lighten things up? 441 00:51:02,256 --> 00:51:04,691 We'll all go to the movies. 442 00:51:04,861 --> 00:51:08,558 Terrific. Great way to teach him a lesson. 443 00:51:08,832 --> 00:51:12,701 - Did you write a good essay? - Not bad. 444 00:51:12,804 --> 00:51:15,273 Julien. 445 00:51:15,776 --> 00:51:19,713 You have to trust us. You'll be pleasantly surprised. 446 00:51:20,014 --> 00:51:23,074 - No more surprises! - So are you taking us to the movies? 447 00:51:23,318 --> 00:51:25,013 - What's showing? - Paris Belongs to Us. 448 00:51:25,320 --> 00:51:28,586 - If this is a plot... - Unless you'd rather stay home. 449 00:51:28,692 --> 00:51:32,355 Me? I've worked hard. I deserve to go out. 450 00:51:33,331 --> 00:51:36,994 But they're not fond of arsonists at the theater. 451 00:51:56,530 --> 00:52:00,262 I never had strawberry ice cream before! 452 00:52:00,368 --> 00:52:02,360 Must have been out of season. 453 00:52:08,847 --> 00:52:13,479 She sure had... you know... she had quite a... 454 00:52:13,820 --> 00:52:15,754 That's all you noticed, eh? 455 00:52:15,923 --> 00:52:16,947 A lot of class! 456 00:52:18,861 --> 00:52:20,522 Having a good time back there? 457 00:52:20,629 --> 00:52:23,154 I really liked the movie. 458 00:52:23,299 --> 00:52:25,234 It wasn't funny. 459 00:52:25,336 --> 00:52:28,305 But it had depth. 460 00:52:28,573 --> 00:52:30,438 - What? - It had depth. 461 00:52:32,111 --> 00:52:33,703 The movie. 462 00:52:38,020 --> 00:52:39,715 Here we are. 463 00:52:46,998 --> 00:52:50,025 General Daredevil and his army! 464 00:52:50,270 --> 00:52:52,602 You're gonna wake the whole building. 465 00:52:53,774 --> 00:52:56,334 Look what pretty legs your mother has. 466 00:53:07,359 --> 00:53:10,487 Home sweet home. A bit smoky, eh? 467 00:53:10,865 --> 00:53:12,730 Sweetie, get the garbage. Be a good boy. 468 00:53:13,034 --> 00:53:17,597 See? I've won him over. I hope I won't regret it. 469 00:54:07,407 --> 00:54:09,933 Doinel, your paper is first today 470 00:54:10,045 --> 00:54:14,312 only because I decided to return them in order beginning with the worst. 471 00:54:14,851 --> 00:54:18,948 Your search for perfection led you straight to an F, my friend. 472 00:54:19,056 --> 00:54:23,961 To those less familiar with Balzac, what we have here is A Sinister Affair. 473 00:54:24,564 --> 00:54:30,526 That Doinel chose to write about his grandfather's death was his right. 474 00:54:30,938 --> 00:54:35,343 We know he doesn't hesitate to sacrifice his relatives, if necessary. 475 00:54:35,445 --> 00:54:37,072 It's not true, sir. I didn't cheat. 476 00:54:37,181 --> 00:54:39,046 Judge for yourselves. 477 00:54:39,918 --> 00:54:42,250 ''The dying man pulled himself up 478 00:54:42,354 --> 00:54:45,324 and gave his children a piercing look. 479 00:54:45,426 --> 00:54:49,295 The hair bristled on the nape of his neck. 480 00:54:49,397 --> 00:54:52,195 His eyes lit up. A breath caressed his face and made it sublime. 481 00:54:52,435 --> 00:54:56,203 He raised his hand in anger and shouted Archimedes' famous last words: 482 00:54:56,307 --> 00:54:57,899 Eureka! I have found it!'' 483 00:54:58,010 --> 00:54:59,671 Well, I've found it, too, Doinel. 484 00:55:00,345 --> 00:55:03,041 You're a miserable plagiarist! - It's not true, sir. 485 00:55:03,149 --> 00:55:06,175 Go to the principal's office this instant. 486 00:55:06,320 --> 00:55:09,085 Take this and go with him. 487 00:55:09,892 --> 00:55:12,087 I don't want to see you back here this term! 488 00:55:24,312 --> 00:55:26,212 What are you doing? 489 00:55:27,616 --> 00:55:30,108 I sit next to him. I would have seen it if he had copied. 490 00:55:30,220 --> 00:55:33,212 - You want to be suspended as well? - I wouldn't mind. 491 00:55:34,658 --> 00:55:36,057 More insolence! 492 00:55:36,862 --> 00:55:40,025 Get out! - I don't want to. It's cold outside. 493 00:55:40,433 --> 00:55:42,925 - Get out of here! - This is illegal. 494 00:55:43,805 --> 00:55:45,864 I'll show you who makes the law here! 495 00:55:46,142 --> 00:55:50,204 Illegal, huh? 496 00:55:57,524 --> 00:56:00,982 - Did you take him to the principal? - No, he ran away. 497 00:56:06,769 --> 00:56:12,640 I socked him in the jaw and took off. 498 00:56:12,744 --> 00:56:14,177 What about you? 499 00:56:14,279 --> 00:56:16,976 Sourpuss was furious. I'm suspended till after Christmas. 500 00:56:17,317 --> 00:56:19,649 Poor guy. I'm sorry. 501 00:56:22,857 --> 00:56:26,122 I can't go home now. That's for sure. 502 00:56:26,428 --> 00:56:28,420 My father said he'd send me to the academy. 503 00:56:28,666 --> 00:56:31,692 - What academy? - Something to do with the military. 504 00:56:31,937 --> 00:56:34,633 You'll have a uniform. Besides, there's a future in the army. 505 00:56:34,941 --> 00:56:38,844 Maybe, but not for me. If only it were the navy! 506 00:56:39,379 --> 00:56:42,008 I've never seen the ocean. 507 00:56:42,117 --> 00:56:43,982 I've seen the English Channel, the Atlantic, 508 00:56:44,086 --> 00:56:46,919 and the Mediterranean, but not the North Sea. 509 00:56:47,390 --> 00:56:50,086 Come on, stay at my place. We'll manage. 510 00:57:16,731 --> 00:57:18,722 Holy cow, a horse! 511 00:57:19,902 --> 00:57:21,631 One of my father's souvenirs. 512 00:57:23,740 --> 00:57:25,901 This place is huge. 513 00:57:27,579 --> 00:57:30,776 You can sleep here. No one will know. 514 00:57:31,083 --> 00:57:32,607 What about your parents? 515 00:57:32,752 --> 00:57:34,686 They never come in here. 516 00:57:34,788 --> 00:57:37,587 My mother drinks, and my father spends all day at the races. 517 00:57:38,427 --> 00:57:42,296 First off, we've got to think of a way to make some money. 518 00:57:42,565 --> 00:57:44,499 Right, that's the first thing to do. 519 00:57:44,734 --> 00:57:49,196 Right. Meanwhile, I'll take an advance on my inheritance. 520 00:57:49,509 --> 00:57:52,307 Don't make any noise. My mother's out there somewhere. 521 00:57:59,521 --> 00:58:01,251 Anyone there? 522 01:00:06,760 --> 01:00:08,352 Good day, ma'am! 523 01:00:08,563 --> 01:00:10,190 Little wretch! 524 01:00:37,702 --> 01:00:41,696 - Have you seen your mother lately? - Yes, when I came home from school. 525 01:00:43,244 --> 01:00:46,611 She makes sure she's never home when I am. 526 01:00:47,016 --> 01:00:49,211 She must be up to something. 527 01:00:51,054 --> 01:00:52,817 Where's the fruit? 528 01:01:16,087 --> 01:01:17,748 Take this. 529 01:01:41,623 --> 01:01:44,922 Heavens, 9:30! I'll be late to the club. 530 01:02:02,784 --> 01:02:05,811 Hurry up, or we'll miss the newsreel. 531 01:02:54,888 --> 01:02:56,549 Boy, I'm thirsty! 532 01:03:00,563 --> 01:03:02,360 Damn! It's empty. 533 01:03:02,599 --> 01:03:04,362 Your turn. Hurry up. 534 01:03:04,602 --> 01:03:06,502 What did you get? Twelve? 535 01:03:15,817 --> 01:03:17,284 My old man! 536 01:03:17,386 --> 01:03:21,289 Help me shake the blankets to get rid of the smoke. 537 01:03:28,167 --> 01:03:29,794 That's enough. 538 01:03:32,539 --> 01:03:35,531 What's this? It's a smokehouse in here! 539 01:03:35,743 --> 01:03:37,176 It's like a gambling joint! 540 01:03:37,279 --> 01:03:40,908 I'm taking the cost of three cigars out of your allowance. 541 01:03:41,152 --> 01:03:44,679 What's this? Bucephalus is not a coatrack. 542 01:03:46,591 --> 01:03:50,461 He's worth a million at least. A real work of art. 543 01:03:50,864 --> 01:03:53,833 I'll only get rid of him if I'm forced to. 544 01:03:54,469 --> 01:03:58,736 Now put the lights out and go to sleep. 545 01:03:58,841 --> 01:04:00,673 Good night, Dad. 546 01:04:08,087 --> 01:04:09,247 Not bad. 547 01:04:09,522 --> 01:04:11,012 Oh, my gosh! 548 01:04:18,969 --> 01:04:22,564 - Let me see your Michelin guide. - A million would really do it. 549 01:04:22,841 --> 01:04:25,834 It's my dad's horse. He'd kill me for sure. 550 01:04:25,946 --> 01:04:28,437 Don't be a wimp. We could head for the beach, 551 01:04:28,548 --> 01:04:31,142 set up a boat business, and get everyone off our backs. 552 01:05:29,598 --> 01:05:32,692 - We've got to decide. - There's one in my dad's office. 553 01:05:32,969 --> 01:05:34,403 Then let's get it. 554 01:05:34,505 --> 01:05:36,666 We can't sell it. They're all numbered. 555 01:05:36,775 --> 01:05:40,803 But we can hock it. My mom has hocked everything we own. 556 01:09:16,439 --> 01:09:18,100 - How much? - Ten percent. 557 01:09:18,307 --> 01:09:19,968 - Okay. - A thousand in advance. 558 01:09:20,177 --> 01:09:24,114 - No, when you've got the money. - Trusting guys, aren't you? 559 01:09:58,061 --> 01:10:01,863 Give us back our machine! Where do you think you're going? 560 01:10:02,234 --> 01:10:04,429 - I thought you were down there. - Sure you did. 561 01:10:04,704 --> 01:10:06,797 Anyway, it's no go. They want to see a receipt. 562 01:10:06,906 --> 01:10:08,498 Then give it back. 563 01:10:08,609 --> 01:10:11,773 - Fine, but I want 500 for my trouble. - We don't have it. 564 01:10:12,014 --> 01:10:15,746 You must have something. Three hundred and we're even. 565 01:10:15,953 --> 01:10:19,582 - We're broke. - I don't work for nothing. 566 01:10:19,857 --> 01:10:23,122 I'll keep it as a deposit. - The hell you will! It's ours! 567 01:10:23,228 --> 01:10:26,721 - Give it back or I'll slug you. - Hands off!. 568 01:10:26,834 --> 01:10:28,631 It's no more yours than mine. 569 01:10:28,736 --> 01:10:31,534 There's a cop. Let's ask him. 570 01:10:33,876 --> 01:10:37,472 Fine, keep the damned thing, you little shits. 571 01:10:41,554 --> 01:10:44,045 - I'm tired of carrying this! - I had my turn. 572 01:10:44,257 --> 01:10:47,193 - My dad's gonna know it was me. - It was your idea. 573 01:10:47,428 --> 01:10:49,487 - It was yours, asshole! - Come on! 574 01:10:49,798 --> 01:10:53,029 - I don't care. I'm leaving it here. - Are you nuts? 575 01:10:53,303 --> 01:10:55,771 I've got to take it back to the office at least. 576 01:10:56,040 --> 01:11:00,570 But I'm gonna wear a hat in case the night watchman sees me. 577 01:11:02,181 --> 01:11:03,978 Come on, take it back for me. 578 01:11:04,251 --> 01:11:06,276 No, it wasn't my idea. 579 01:11:06,554 --> 01:11:10,184 You're a real asshole. At least hold it while I put on my hat. 580 01:11:10,427 --> 01:11:12,395 And wait for me outside. 581 01:11:47,710 --> 01:11:50,440 Well, if it isn't Doinel's son. I must be seeing things! 582 01:11:50,680 --> 01:11:54,412 Put that down. Boy, is your daddy gonna love this! 583 01:11:55,053 --> 01:11:59,253 I'll show them I know my job. 584 01:11:59,693 --> 01:12:03,356 I'm warning you, don't try anything. 585 01:12:03,631 --> 01:12:06,191 I don't like little punks like you. 586 01:12:07,336 --> 01:12:11,206 Mr. Doinel, forgive me for bothering you. 587 01:12:12,076 --> 01:12:14,840 You better come here, sir. 588 01:12:16,115 --> 01:12:20,349 Let's say it's a surprise... but not a pleasant one. 589 01:12:23,325 --> 01:12:25,316 Don't touch that hat! 590 01:12:30,701 --> 01:12:33,364 It's no party I'm taking you to this time. 591 01:12:33,639 --> 01:12:37,075 The games are over. Your mother and I will finally have some peace. 592 01:12:37,310 --> 01:12:40,575 Take a good look at your pal, 593 01:12:40,848 --> 01:12:43,647 'cause you won't be seeing him again for a while. 594 01:12:58,373 --> 01:13:02,276 Maybe this'll straighten you out. This had to end sooner or later. 595 01:13:02,478 --> 01:13:05,675 If I had done this at your age, my father would have killed me! 596 01:13:08,352 --> 01:13:10,217 May we see the chief? 597 01:13:14,961 --> 01:13:19,423 We've tried everything: kindness, persuasion, punishment. 598 01:13:19,534 --> 01:13:21,365 But we never beat him, mind you. 599 01:13:21,571 --> 01:13:24,665 - Sometimes the good old ways - - Of course. 600 01:13:24,875 --> 01:13:27,537 But his mother and I aren't like that. 601 01:13:28,079 --> 01:13:30,412 We gave him a lot of freedom. - Too much, perhaps. 602 01:13:30,649 --> 01:13:35,451 And with both of us working - You know how it is. 603 01:13:35,556 --> 01:13:37,990 Yes, I'm a father too. 604 01:13:38,192 --> 01:13:40,559 I must admit it's not always easy. 605 01:13:40,663 --> 01:13:43,564 If only he'd talk to us. 606 01:13:43,667 --> 01:13:45,828 But when we talk to him, he's a thousand miles away. 607 01:13:46,036 --> 01:13:48,368 You think he's listening now? 608 01:13:48,473 --> 01:13:51,567 Here's how I found him with the typewriter. 609 01:13:51,677 --> 01:13:54,044 Who knows what goes on in that head of his! 610 01:13:56,951 --> 01:13:59,351 Take this boy's statement. 611 01:13:59,622 --> 01:14:01,886 Vagrancy and theft. 612 01:14:02,425 --> 01:14:04,291 Come with me. 613 01:14:09,269 --> 01:14:11,203 What have you decided? 614 01:14:12,072 --> 01:14:15,805 We can't take him back home now. He'll just run away again. 615 01:14:16,345 --> 01:14:20,908 Perhaps you could place him somewhere, like a camp in the country? 616 01:14:21,451 --> 01:14:24,284 And put him to work, 'cause he won't study anymore. 617 01:14:24,822 --> 01:14:27,223 We can try the Observation Center. 618 01:14:27,327 --> 01:14:30,888 It's well organized, and he'll learn a skill. 619 01:14:30,998 --> 01:14:35,197 - It'll do him good. - Assuming there's room, of course. 620 01:14:35,704 --> 01:14:40,143 And you'd have to transfer your parental rights. 621 01:14:41,512 --> 01:14:44,276 Yes, to the juvenile justice system. 622 01:14:44,616 --> 01:14:47,847 He'll appear in juvenile court tomorrow. 623 01:14:47,953 --> 01:14:51,014 You or your wife must be present. 624 01:14:53,062 --> 01:14:55,724 Did anyone see you enter the building? 625 01:14:56,800 --> 01:15:02,570 ''I hereby declare that, having entered the premises...'' 626 01:15:09,316 --> 01:15:12,342 ''...a typewriter.'' 627 01:15:15,792 --> 01:15:18,056 Sign here. 628 01:15:18,295 --> 01:15:21,560 Charles, he's all yours. 629 01:15:26,307 --> 01:15:27,968 This way. 630 01:15:36,987 --> 01:15:39,547 You take him from here. I'm going home. 631 01:16:14,304 --> 01:16:16,101 What did you do? 632 01:16:16,574 --> 01:16:18,838 I ran away from home. 633 01:16:19,244 --> 01:16:20,836 What about you? 634 01:16:21,780 --> 01:16:23,408 Oh, you know... 635 01:17:05,940 --> 01:17:08,340 Here come the girls. 636 01:17:13,251 --> 01:17:17,188 I saw a police station in a movie once. It was a lot cleaner. 637 01:17:18,424 --> 01:17:21,792 - I saw one that was a lot dirtier. - I've seen more cheerful ones. 638 01:18:06,957 --> 01:18:09,119 The coach is here. 639 01:18:27,117 --> 01:18:28,812 Put on your jacket. 640 01:20:25,878 --> 01:20:29,406 Tie, belt and shoelaces. Empty your pockets. 641 01:20:33,655 --> 01:20:35,418 Sign here. 642 01:20:57,688 --> 01:20:59,417 Sign here. 643 01:23:43,545 --> 01:23:46,242 We could try taking him back if we had to, 644 01:23:46,383 --> 01:23:48,977 but he'd have to change his ways entirely. 645 01:23:49,087 --> 01:23:51,647 If only you could scare some sense into him, Your Honor. 646 01:23:51,757 --> 01:23:54,988 - That's not my role. - We can't control him. 647 01:23:55,095 --> 01:23:59,033 Perhaps you exercise control too inconsistently. 648 01:23:59,134 --> 01:24:03,333 Is it true he was left home alone for an entire weekend? 649 01:24:03,673 --> 01:24:06,164 My husband belongs to a racing club. 650 01:24:06,444 --> 01:24:08,845 We might have left him home alone. 651 01:24:09,047 --> 01:24:10,480 Besides, he hates sports. 652 01:24:10,583 --> 01:24:13,916 He prefers to hole up in a theater for hours, ruining his eyes. 653 01:24:14,755 --> 01:24:17,053 What does your husband think? It's his son, after all. 654 01:24:17,859 --> 01:24:20,658 Well, no, he isn't. 655 01:24:20,831 --> 01:24:22,662 He married me when the boy was small. 656 01:24:22,933 --> 01:24:24,833 He deserves credit for that. 657 01:24:25,870 --> 01:24:28,703 - I shouldn't have told you that. - On the contrary. 658 01:24:28,941 --> 01:24:33,004 I think we'd best put the boy in an observation center. 659 01:24:33,280 --> 01:24:36,477 Could it be near the seashore, Your Honor? 660 01:24:36,718 --> 01:24:39,346 It's not a vacation resort, ma'am. 661 01:24:39,555 --> 01:24:42,719 I'll do my best, depending on what's available. 662 01:24:42,960 --> 01:24:46,191 He'll stay there a few months while I study his case. 663 01:24:46,464 --> 01:24:48,694 Then we'll make a decision. 664 01:24:49,401 --> 01:24:51,892 Believe me, this change can only do him good. 665 01:24:52,172 --> 01:24:54,573 Good-bye, Your Honor. 666 01:24:58,381 --> 01:25:02,716 OBSERVATION CENTER FOR DELI NQUENT YOUTH 667 01:25:37,867 --> 01:25:40,666 - Why are you in here? - Oh, you know. What about you? 668 01:25:40,772 --> 01:25:43,741 - I messed up. - I stole a typewriter. 669 01:25:44,009 --> 01:25:46,341 A typewriter? That wasn't too smart. 670 01:25:46,580 --> 01:25:50,517 No wonder you got caught. They all have serial numbers. 671 01:25:50,818 --> 01:25:55,154 See that big guy over there? He stole tires off cars. 672 01:25:56,226 --> 01:25:58,626 Whenever I'd cry, 673 01:25:58,862 --> 01:26:03,392 my father would imitate me on his violin,just to bug me. 674 01:26:03,703 --> 01:26:07,264 But one day I snapped and just knocked him out cold. 675 01:26:07,541 --> 01:26:10,203 Good for you. If my old man did that to me, I'd kill him. 676 01:26:12,615 --> 01:26:15,517 - Look.! - Who's that guy? 677 01:26:15,619 --> 01:26:18,816 He escaped a week ago, but they got him. 678 01:26:21,260 --> 01:26:24,559 Around here, to escape is bad enough, but to get caught is worse. 679 01:26:33,175 --> 01:26:36,907 What are you doing there? Two lines, on the double! 680 01:26:37,447 --> 01:26:40,281 What are you up to there? Now march! 681 01:27:40,100 --> 01:27:42,125 Show me your bread. 682 01:27:42,803 --> 01:27:44,327 Good. 683 01:27:45,006 --> 01:27:46,803 I see you started already. 684 01:27:47,075 --> 01:27:49,340 Bring your bread and plate over here. 685 01:27:55,053 --> 01:27:56,520 Put them down. 686 01:28:00,661 --> 01:28:02,526 Right hand or left? 687 01:28:03,030 --> 01:28:04,895 Left, sir. 688 01:28:12,077 --> 01:28:14,011 No talking.! 689 01:28:22,324 --> 01:28:23,689 This is for you. 690 01:28:23,959 --> 01:28:27,451 I bet they'd catch you, and I won. 691 01:28:32,570 --> 01:28:35,438 So what? I lived it up for five days, 692 01:28:35,542 --> 01:28:37,942 and I'm ready to try it again first chance I get. 693 01:28:38,245 --> 01:28:39,974 What are you doing there? 694 01:28:43,452 --> 01:28:45,819 Kanayan, your turn to see the psychologist. 695 01:28:46,557 --> 01:28:48,457 If she drops her pen, pick it up, 696 01:28:48,693 --> 01:28:51,253 but don't look at her legs, or else it goes in your file. 697 01:28:51,529 --> 01:28:52,962 What file? 698 01:28:53,065 --> 01:28:56,262 You know, what everyone thinks of you: the judge, the doctor, 699 01:28:56,369 --> 01:28:58,497 even your neighbors back home. 700 01:28:58,739 --> 01:29:01,003 I know mine by heart. 701 01:29:01,276 --> 01:29:05,373 It says I'm unstable, with perverted tendencies. 702 01:29:05,615 --> 01:29:07,708 What if I talk nonsense just to confuse them? 703 01:29:07,985 --> 01:29:11,787 Then it's the funny farm or boot camp. 704 01:29:18,299 --> 01:29:20,325 Why did you return the typewriter? 705 01:29:20,603 --> 01:29:25,132 Well, since I couldn't sell it or anything, I got scared. 706 01:29:26,077 --> 01:29:29,069 I don't know why I returned it. Just 'cause. 707 01:29:29,982 --> 01:29:33,111 It seems you stole 1 0, 000 francs from your grandmother. 708 01:29:33,420 --> 01:29:35,752 She had invited me for her birthday. 709 01:29:35,990 --> 01:29:40,985 I thought since she's old and doesn't eat much, she doesn't need the money. 710 01:29:41,230 --> 01:29:42,663 She was going to die soon. 711 01:29:42,899 --> 01:29:46,597 So, since I knew where she kept her dough, I swiped some. 712 01:29:47,238 --> 01:29:51,471 I knew she wouldn't notice, and she didn't. 713 01:29:51,811 --> 01:29:55,213 She gave me a nice book that day. 714 01:29:55,918 --> 01:30:00,288 But my mother, she used to go through my pockets. 715 01:30:00,390 --> 01:30:02,858 I left my pants on the bed that night, 716 01:30:02,960 --> 01:30:07,831 and she must have found the money in my pocket, 'cause next day it was gone. 717 01:30:08,501 --> 01:30:12,905 Later, she mentioned it and I had to confess where I got it. 718 01:30:13,173 --> 01:30:16,574 And then she took the nice book away my grandmother gave me. 719 01:30:17,212 --> 01:30:19,704 One day I asked for it back, 720 01:30:20,216 --> 01:30:22,707 and I found out she'd sold it. 721 01:30:24,255 --> 01:30:26,849 Your parents say you're always lying. 722 01:30:27,559 --> 01:30:30,757 Oh, I lie now and then, I suppose. 723 01:30:31,131 --> 01:30:34,157 Sometimes I'd tell them the truth and they still wouldn't believe me, 724 01:30:34,269 --> 01:30:36,430 so I prefer to lie. 725 01:30:36,739 --> 01:30:38,900 Why don't you like your mother? 726 01:30:39,108 --> 01:30:41,907 Well, first she sent me to live with a wet nurse. 727 01:30:42,146 --> 01:30:45,172 Then, when they had no more money, they sent me to my grandmother. 728 01:30:45,384 --> 01:30:49,253 But she got old and couldn't take care of me anymore, 729 01:30:49,522 --> 01:30:53,084 so, when I was eight, I went back to live with my parents. 730 01:30:53,528 --> 01:30:55,723 I could tell Mother didn't like me. 731 01:30:55,965 --> 01:30:59,732 She was always yelling at me for no reason. 732 01:31:01,806 --> 01:31:06,142 There were fights at home, 733 01:31:06,747 --> 01:31:09,272 and I overheard 734 01:31:10,451 --> 01:31:16,392 that my mother had me before she was married. 735 01:31:16,761 --> 01:31:21,062 And she had a fight with my grandmother once. 736 01:31:21,733 --> 01:31:24,327 That's when I found out that she had wanted to have an abortion. 737 01:31:24,637 --> 01:31:26,798 It's thanks to my grandmother that I was born. 738 01:31:27,106 --> 01:31:29,940 Have you ever slept with a girl? 739 01:31:33,783 --> 01:31:36,513 No, but some friends of mine have. 740 01:31:36,787 --> 01:31:41,089 They told me where the hookers hang out. 741 01:31:41,460 --> 01:31:45,397 So I went and tried to pick up some girls, 742 01:31:45,632 --> 01:31:48,760 but they all yelled at me so I got scared and I left. 743 01:31:48,969 --> 01:31:51,268 I went back a couple times. 744 01:31:51,374 --> 01:31:55,141 Once a man saw me and asked me what I was doing there. 745 01:31:55,312 --> 01:31:58,179 He was North African. So I told him. 746 01:31:58,416 --> 01:32:04,288 I guess he knew a lot of women, and he said he knew one 747 01:32:04,624 --> 01:32:07,855 who liked guys my age. 748 01:32:08,530 --> 01:32:11,897 So he took me to her hotel, 749 01:32:12,168 --> 01:32:14,933 only she wasn't there that day. 750 01:32:15,039 --> 01:32:18,806 We waited an hour or two, but she didn't show up, so I left. 751 01:32:50,187 --> 01:32:51,176 Rene! 752 01:33:17,056 --> 01:33:19,251 Don't look for your father. I came alone. 753 01:33:19,459 --> 01:33:21,188 Is it that way? 754 01:33:45,027 --> 01:33:48,486 Your letter to your father hurt him very much. 755 01:33:49,234 --> 01:33:51,759 You were naive to think he wouldn't show it to me. 756 01:33:51,870 --> 01:33:54,430 In spite of appearances, we're a devoted couple, 757 01:33:54,640 --> 01:33:58,441 and it wasn't smart to remind him of some unhappy days I went through. 758 01:33:58,678 --> 01:34:01,307 Thanks to him, you have a name. 759 01:34:03,085 --> 01:34:07,022 We were ready to take you back, 760 01:34:07,291 --> 01:34:09,418 but the neighbors' gossip put an end to that. 761 01:34:09,526 --> 01:34:11,552 You must have told everyone in the neighborhood! 762 01:34:11,664 --> 01:34:13,791 I never said a word, Mother. 763 01:34:13,900 --> 01:34:17,597 But I'm used to it. I've been criticized by imbeciles all my life. 764 01:34:17,871 --> 01:34:20,533 Anyway, that's all I had to tell you. 765 01:34:20,742 --> 01:34:23,075 And don't go crying to your father. 766 01:34:23,346 --> 01:34:27,078 He said to let you know he's washed his hands of you completely. 767 01:34:27,585 --> 01:34:30,884 All you're good for now is reform school or a labor center. 768 01:34:31,189 --> 01:34:33,020 You wanted to earn your living? 769 01:34:33,126 --> 01:34:35,857 Now we'll see how you like it. 770 01:39:28,500 --> 01:39:32,561 THE END 771 01:39:33,305 --> 01:39:39,773 Support us and become VIP member to remove all ads from www.SubtitleDB.org