Play the Game or Leave the Bed (1969) - full transcript

THE SINS OF MADAME BOVARY

I had longed for a different life
since I was a child.

Marriage, that had been the receptacle
of all my hopes and illusions,

was disappointing me.
My husband was totally absorbed

by his profession, even though
his ambitions didn't outstretch the region.

- I'll be waiting for you next week.
- Thank you, doctor.

- Good morning.
- Good morning, doctor.

- So, you're hurt again?
- I was playing, someone tripped me over

and I fell on the ground.
- Let me see.

Come in, madam.

I apologize.
Whenever I hear that old man coughing,



I'd like to puke.
The house is always full of sick people,

morning till evening.
It's unbearable.

Then you shouldn't have married
a physician, Madame Bovary.

Of course, I know.
Especially a physician who won't get paid.

Here no one has ever got rich.
Those who are born poor end poor.

I want to leave!
He should understand! I won't spend

my best years in this hole.

Let's get back to your clothing.
You said you can't afford a new dress,

but I can't make anything out
of these rags

that you could wear
at the Marquis Landervillette's ball.

Just imagine the comments all other
ladies would make behind your back.

I just had an idea!
Let's fix my wedding gown.

I had forgotten.
Come see. Watch the silk.

It would be a crime not to use it.
You should like it too.



You're not going to tell me
these are rags too?

It is beautiful.
And then it becomes you,

with this black hair.
Black and white has always been

a distinguished combination.
- And you, with your magic touch,

will sew a wonderful gown.
I'm getting downstairs to tell my husband,

he was so worried about this matter.
He knows this invitation made me

so happy, it's been the first party
for two years.

I haven't danced since my wedding.
Wait for me, I'll be back!

Darling, can you come
upstairs for a minute?

There is a beautiful surprise for you.

I can't now, Emma,
I'm busy.

Please, just for a moment.
You will have to spare

a little time for me, won't you?
Please, come.

As soon as I've finished here.

This time you were lucky.

A little lower and
your eye would be gone.

Goodbye, doctor.
You didn't hurt me a wee.

- Next time be more careful.
- Thank you.

Hopefully your husband
won't get worked up,

we're cutting your wedding gown!
Men are strange sometimes.

Well, if he can't afford to buy me
a new gown, should I refuse

the invitation?
There aren't balls every day.

You're magnificent!
Your dressmaker is an artist!

Where did she find
such a beautiful dress?

Some memory men have!
It's my wedding gown,

don't you like it?
- Of course, haven't I just said

it is beautiful?
Very, very beautiful.

Excuse me, my patients are waiting.

Charles, why are you
always in a hurry?

You will certainly be
the most gorgeous at the ball.

Your husband is very kind, madam,
and he loves you very much.

But he loves his job more.
Don't think I don't get it.

But I am young,
I have dreams, I have desires...

You should have a child, madam,
and you won't have

to get bored anymore.
- Tell my husband.

He can't save time for this either.
He never has time for me.

When he comes to bed,
he's so tired he falls asleep

immediately.
And who ever sees him by day?

Good, you're here!
The table is set.

Thank you.

I'm sorry, I'm late.
Onion soup!

You're a treasure of a girl.
You always remember what I like.

You're not eating?
Is there something wrong?

Is it about Anastasia?

- What did she do this time?
- You ask me?

'With a servant like that
it is a shame.

I can't stand vulgar people.
And especially dirty.

You're right, but she's not
so bad for the rest.

Dad would have sacked her
since her first day.

But the doctor is a philanthropist,
isn't he?

Let's drop.

Little Josette...
The one who had burned herself

with the boiling water...
She's recovering.

She's a brave little child.
The surveyor's wife, instead,

will take a long time...
She has a serious rash,

a swollen belly...
- Stop it!

Is it possible that you offer me
the stories of your patients every night?

Couldn't you spare me?
Just for once, can't we discuss

something different,
something nicer...

I'm sorry...
I assumed you were interested...

Well, let's discuss the ball, then.

Tell me, did the dressmaker
finish your dress?

Yes, she did.
I'm fine.

By the way, I cleaned
your good shoes.

Did you? The good shoes?
The party will be very funny.

Those shoes hurt me already
when we got married,

isn't it funny?
You're going to wear the same gown

I'm the same shoes.
We will celebrate our new wedding,

only this time we are in good company.
Do you remember...

I feel like I got a fever.
I'm not going to miss one dance.

Please don't rely on me,
I'm hopeless,

I would ruin your party.
- This isn't true.

- It is.
- All right, then you're going

to learn, I can teach you
Follow the beat.

One - two - three,
One - two - three...

Common doctor,
you're already improving

Come on,
and don't hop, doctor,

keep your feet on the ground
or you'll look like a bear.

I feel dizzy.
This isn't for me.

- I am too ridiculous when I dance.
- Let's try together.

One - two - three
You see? You're doing good.

Now try alone.
One - two - three

One - two - three

I'm doing better.
Just a moment.

You go on playing-

What are you doing?

Why did you stop?
Go on.

I must learn. I don't want
to make a poor showing tomorrow

You already did.

What's the matter with you?

You can dance the waltz.
Come on, I want to learn,

even if we danced till morning.
One - two - three...

- I'm a little jealous, Gaston.
- Of whom?

- Your fiance the Duke of Artois?
- No,

I'm jealous of you, scoundrel.

What is there
in that provincial woman?

She is a charming woman.

You may know the Viscount Gaston,
Madame...

what was you name, excuse me?

Madame Bovary.
I don't know who you mean.

I mean the Viscount Fresnaye.
He's now dancing with the fiance

of the Duke of Artois.

He's the one who has engaged you
for two dances.

My previous escort, you mean.
I didn't even get the name.

- He's a very good dancer.
- He's a very good Romeo.

Did you notice how he looked at you?
Be careful.

This is a lucky night, dear doctor.
What are you doing?

Stay with me, dear friend,
You bring me luck.

This is my moment.
Someone bring a chair!

You're not leaving.
You can't leave in the thick of it.

Be seated.
You don't have to do anything,

just watch.
You must stay by my side,

dear doctor.
I am playing against that gentleman,

who is not the kind
that leaves the field.

So be prepared
for along session.

Well, if it's
so important for you,

and you're convinced
that I bring you luck...

Thank you.

Thank you.
May I have the honor, madam?

I am besieging you,
do you mind?

I don't, but
the other ladies will.

And so will your husband.
I've seen him at the gambling table,

is he a fan?
- I don't think so,

but he doesn't fancy
dance either.

I beg your pardon.

Please.

You're beautiful.
You're too beautiful.

Someone's there.
I am scared.

- Too bad.
- Let's go back inside.

The ball will soon be over,
I must see you again.

- This isn't possible.
- Everything is possible,

where there's a will there's a way.
And I'm willing.

Madam, this is the last dance,
may I have the pleasure?

I am so sorry, milord,
but I am too tired,

I've been dancing all night.
I apologize.

- Viscount
- Madam.

- Be kind, pick it up for me
- 'With the most pleasure.

- Thank you.
- Your wish is my command.

- Did you notice too?
- Who didn't,

- but it's not our concern.
- I am ready to agree with you

to a return match,
Monsieur Boudribourg.

- Of course. - You don't know,
darling, but our friend

has lost a fortune with me tonight.
- Luck is on your side, Duke,

as regards both gambling and loving.
Goodbye.

- Thank you for the beautiful soiree.
- Goodnight.

Goodnight.

- What have you been doing all night?
- Don't ask...

my legs are aching.
- Then you have not gambled.

Yes! All night long
'With my toes.

Luckily enough, the Duke
offered his guests the bedrooms

in the palace.
What a ghastly night.

My feet are still burning.
What about you?

- Have you had a good time?
- Of course! I've been courted a lot,

which I didn't dislike.
- All the better.

I'm glad that at least
one of us didn't get bored.

Think that I've been sitting
at the Duke's gambling table

for five hours,
and didn't understand a thing!

- I couldn't keep my eyes open.
- Then why didn't you leave?

Because the Duke of Artois
didn't let me.

He said I was a sort of lucky mascot
and he had some luck tonight.

- 12,000 Francs.
- Really?

The Duke has won 12,000 Francs.
I'm tired.

So lucky.
12,000 Francs.

The ball will soon be over,
I must see you again.

This isn't possible.
Everything is possible,

where there's a will there's a way.
And I'm willing.

So lucky. That Duke.

Darling!

You made me wait so long!
I was afraid you wouldn't come at all.

You're getting more
and more imprudent.

I had to wait that your fiance
went to sleep.

Don't be silly.
That one has been sleeping

already for some time,
I sang him a lullaby.

Come over.
Do we have to be standing?

Sit down by my side.

- I am so sad.
- Why, Madeleine?

Everyone envies you.
You're going to marry

one of the wealthiest men in France.
- But I want you,

the best lover in France.
Gaston, I love you.

Kiss me.

Honey, even when I'm the
Duchess of Artois, only you

can make me happy.
You must never leave me,

or I'll be the unhappiest woman
in the world.

But you won't leave me,
will you?

Still, today is a farewell,
and for a long time.

- No.
- How can we meet?

I'll be back in Paris,
and you'll stay in your castle.

Hundreds of miles will
separate us, it may take

months before we meet again.
- Yes, but you are here now,

close to me.
My love!

My respects to you, Madam.

Get up!

Are you acquainted with
those gentlemen?

I danced all night
with one of them.

'With whom?
The one who greeted you?

- Didn't all of them greet?
- That's possible,

I was only watching the horses.
I'll be back.

Look what I've found.
One of those gentlemen

must have lost it.

Nice, uh?
But I can't use it,

with the monogram.
I'll keep the cigars,

and throw this
- No, wait.

They might get broken,
if you put them in your pocket.

You're right.
Let's go home.

Home!

Good girl.
Dinner was good.

I admit I may not always
have been happy at my father's house,

but don't you see this is hell?
- Hell?

Your Anastasia makes me live
in the dirt, and the dinner?

It is never ready in due time.
There's one meter dust in the hallway.

- Yes, yes.
- She doesn't even know

what clean means.
Darling, Anastasia must go.

If you find someone who cooks,
does the washing, irons,

feeds the horse, and does the shopping
for a small salary...

You are too easygoing.
You look weak.

Everyone takes advantage of you.
Charles, nothing's gonna ever

change here.
If we stay here,

our life will always be like this.
We need to leave.

I'm saying this for your sake.
You are a good professional,

a good doctor, you deserve
to earn more.

How are you paid, here?
With vegetables, and chickens.

You look pale.
Are you feeling sick?

I don't know.
I suppose this cigar

is too strong for me.
Some fresh air will do me good.

Why did you smoke it at all?
Were you putting on airs?

I just wanted to try it.
I apologize!

What kicks do you get
from doing that?

I was stifling.
I was even more drawn now

to the life, the world I had tasted
with Viscount Fresnaye,

compared to the awkwardness
all around me.

I longed to see the viscount again,
and at the same time I fought

against this longing, because
of my condition as wife.

I repeat:
I must knock before coming in,

I must always wear white gloves,

and I must speak in the third person.
- What are you saying?

I haven't made myself clear.
I must address you in the third person,

and when I take orders
I must bow.

Good. I believe
we'll understand each other.

Good morning.

I've had enough.
These bandits!

- And they call me colleague.
- What happened?

They made me do a poor showing.
They treated me like a charlatan.

- In front of my patient's family!
- Why didn't you fight,

if you were right?
- Of course I was right,

but there were three of them,
and didn't let me speak.

They believe if a doctor
works in a small town,

then he must be a failure
or an idealist.

Hopefully this brings some
consequences, at least.

- Which consequences?
- That you begin to go to Paris.

- Without money?
- Even without money.

We scraped the bottom
of your dowry.

If we sold the house,
we could live in Paris for

about two months. And then?
- If we had settled in Paris,

instead of this dirty hole,
my dowry would still be there.

Or you imagined you would
become famous among these yokels?

At the expense of your health,
and my money.

I'm not going to impose,
you decide about our future.

Only, hurry up!
We won't even have this house

in a little while.

Emma!
Come back, where are you going?

Shortly before 3am, last night,
I heard the doctor going out,

and couldn't sleep anymore.
I didn't want to sleep anyway,

because I always have nightmares
when there's a full moon.

I will begin to believe in this story
of the full moon in awhile.

But it's true!

Good morning.
Make me a hot tea.

- I am freezing.
- Are you feeling unwell?

- I am a little nervous.
- Do you visit your patients

at night now?
- It wasn't a patient.

- I was called for a duel.
- What?

As a doctor, of course.
Who do you think I could fight?

I wouldn't even know where to start.
The same old story,

a young woman.
A duke and a young count,

Gaston de la Fresnaye
With a gun.

I could do very little.
I just filled out a certificate.

'EH3
I]]I'@ immediately.

- I had danced with him at the ball.
- Where are you going?

Wait.
There's a surprise for you.

Another one?

I was proposed a better practise,
in Jonvilles.

I agreed.

Emma, aren't you happy?

Yes, of course.

The news of the viscount's death
had annihilated me.

My hopes died with him.
My husband still didn't get it.

With our new life in Jonvilles,
I tried to devote myself entirely

to him. After a year,
we had a baby girl

who brought along some quiet.

- Not for me, thanks.
- I'll have some.

Cheers.
You don't drink, don't smoke,

don't have any vice.
- I do, doctor. Fashion.

Make beautiful women
even more beautiful is my weak spot.

You found a good customer
in my wife.

She gives me a lot of satisfaction.

After our daughter's birth,
she's grown even more beautiful

to my eyes. But she works,
she's busy with the house,

with domestic administration.
She unraveled qualities

I'd never suspect.

You are an enviable man, doctor,
Madame Bovary is an exceptional woman.

- You're right.
- She even helped me

appreciate my job.
May I show you my painting collection?

When there's money coming in,
you can make investments.

Come on, Lon will be happy
to keep company to my wife.

Don't you want to come with us,
young man? Dr. Bovary

- would like to show us his paintings.
- Thank you, I'll join you

- later if you don't mind.
- He must recite a poem by Heine first.

So it's a literary session.
See you later then.

- Come on over.
- Dear friend, I'm waiting.

- I'd rather have a drink first.
- Why? Do you need more courage?

Hopefully it is not
a too frivolous poem.

How could it be frivolous?
Love poems always spring

- from the heart.
- Come on then,

now I am really curious.

Come on!
What is it?

I apologize, madam.
I can't.

Why you can't?
If it's by Heine,

it can't be bad.
- It is not by Heine.

I wrote it.

Dearest friend, you forgot
you were to join us.

Weren't you supposed to?
Doctor Bovary is waiting for you

in his study.
Go.

Madam, before taking leave,
I'd like to utter my sincerest thanks

for your magnificent hospitality
and your wonderful house.

- It wouldn't be without your help.
- You know howl admire you.

You can count on me
for anything.

What's up?
Don't you like that book?

I can't focus.
When I am with you,

I can't read anymore,
can't remember a sentence.

Since I've known you
I haven't lived on this earth,

but high up in heaven.
I am always afraid that

this is a dream.
I love you.

- I apologize.
- I am too old for you.

I can wait for a hundred years.
Time is frozen

when you're in love.
- A hundred years.

- I can't wait so long.
- Madam, please don't joke

with my heart.
I've decided I will

leave for Verdillon.
There's my uncle there,

an influential lawyer, who
will help me. I want to

become a rich and important man,
and then come back to you.

I admit I will miss you.
If you're doing all this

for me, I am grateful.

You're already leaving?
Your visit was very short today.

It's my fault.

The child is growing,
don't worry.

I'm coming back with
my husband next Sunday.

Goodbye madam.

I found new suitors in Jonvilles,
but I wanted to be faithful

to my husband. However,
the feeling of dissatisfaction

resurfaced again.
I began to be indebted

to afford luxuries and expenses,
which my economic status

wouldn't really allow for.

A wonderful model from Paris,
designed for a country outing.

I have spent too much in dresses
of late, and my debt to you

isn't growing thinner,
even if my payments are regular.

You shouldn't worry about this.
We found a solution in the end.

You sign some IOU,
and get what you want.

All right, then I'll take this.

These are the letters.
Be careful, don't fall to somebody's charms.

- I need this money.
- Madam can count on me.

I know the tricks now:.

The credits Adolphe allowed me
too often were now insufficient

to soothe my longing.
After the summer, the fall:

the rains, the long melancholy expectations
for something that would never come.

Can we come in, doctor?
Please, come in, Mr. Boulanger.

I would have never imagined
that a healthy man like you

would need my cures.

Why do you want
to be bled?

- I wouldn't advice this.
- I can't sleep anymore,

it's as if there were a thousand ants
running under my skin,

an unbearable itch along my back,
there's too much blood, I needless.

- Come on, you seem more scared than I.
- Alcohol, please.

Fetch that basin.
Keep it below.

Not below my face,
below the patent's arm!

I can't stand the sight of blood.

- What's happening to her?
- Yes, what kind of a nurse

is she?
- Weak nerves, she fainted.

I'll be finished soon.
How are you feeling?

- Very bad.
- Please, open the door.

I must call my wife.
Emma! Emma!

Come over, please.

- What happened?
- Look, both fainted:

my secretary and the nurse.

- Isn't that bizarre?
- That's because my secretary

had too much blood,
and she too little.

I don't understand.
I must have fainted.

Come on, come take
a breath of fresh air.

Wait! This young man had
better come with you,

he'd use some fresh air too.
- See, doctor?

I told you I had too much blood.
The itch is gone,

and I'm feeling like new.
Thanks so much.

I feel so strong
I would uproot a tree.

- Very good.
- Look what you did.

A true bloodbath.
You will have stained yourself too.

- Too bad! Your nice jacket.
- Never mind.

- Are you a patient of my husband too?
- No, I only have a second-hand

knowledge of diseases.
- The point is, you live

a healthy life.
Do you practise sport?

I know there are many horses
in your stables.

Enough to make up a squadron.
Are you a fan too?

In my father's estate I used
to ride every day,

but there are no opportunities here.
- There can be, if you want.

A good ride would be good
for you. You're both invited.

Whenever you feel like.
- Thank you.

I accepted the invitation enthusiastically.
That innocent diversion from daily life

gave me back some joie de vivre.
Unexpectedly.

Please.

That was some ride.

Your husband would have lost
some fat if he had come along.

Did you notice he's left us alone
for the third time?

I did. Do you think
he's testing us?

Now you exaggerate.
He's lazy, that's all.

- Won't he be jealous?
- There's no reason to be.

The thought I could be
interested in another man

never crossed his mind.
- But this must already

have happened.
- You should know me by now,

and not insinuate things.
- It's true.

I didn't mean
to be impolite.

But your coldness
is driving me crazy.

You should have understood
that I love you.

Let's stop this.
You're breaking our agreement again.

- Do you remember your promise?
- Fine, let's drop.

Why are you laughing?
What's so funny?

No, Rodolphe, my life's funny!
My morals.

You are unhappy.
I can feel it.

We'd better be back.
It's late.

- There's going to be a storm.
- It's beginning to rain.

- The horses!
- They're right there,

let's go get them.

- I am scared.
- You need not to.

There is an old cottage nearby,
let's hide in there.

Here we are!

Wait here, I'll light up
afire.

Come over,
you'll be warmer.

Whom does this strange house
belong to?

To one of my farmers.
Come on, sit down here,

and take out your clothes.
They're soaking, you'll

get pneumonia!
- That won't be necessary,

my clothes will dry up
like this.

Fine.

May I at least do that
which makes more sense?

I don't want to put myself
in jeopardy.

Come on, don't be so coy,
get undressed. Or you'll

have to be cured by your husband.

It's still raining.

It's wonderful.

- Wonderful? What is?
- That it's still raining.

- Drink, it will warm you up.
- No, thanks.

My shirt is almost dry,
and you are shivering.

I'll be turned back,
is that fine?

Do you think
I'll be more at ease?

Meeting Rodolphe
meant the most obvious thing:

he said he loved me,
and I gave in.

That feeling was my last hope.

Don't misunderstand me, madam,
it's just an administrative formality.

A formality whereby I must
sign several IOUs.

Let's be clear,
the question is different.

All right. The question is different.
You owe me 7,000 Francs.

- I don't have anymore.
- Emma, you keep on misunderstanding.

I don't need any money,
and I am sure you'll pay me

with the interests, but I need
some guarantee.

I don't want to embarrass you,
keep your savings.

Just sign the IOUs,
I give you my word

I won't put them into circulation.
You know I couldn't.

- 'With these I'm in your hands
- You can do that, Emma.

Madam, it's 2am,
and the doctor is saddling his horse.

All right.

Emma! What happened?
Where are you coming from?

What a stupid question.
I was longing for you

sol came to visit.
Don't you love me anymore?

How can you say this?

Don't you want me?
Look.

- Of course I look.
- Don't you see I'm freezing?

You've become imprudent of late.
There will be rumors.

Your husband will hear of something.

I don't think any of this
really matters.

I'm not scared.

Of course I'm scared,
I'm terribly scared.

'Without you
I couldn't live anymore.

Sleep, honey.
I've made my decision.

Next week we'll leave together.

I didn't care of anything and
anyone anymore,

nor did I feel any remorse.
I felt happy, alive, important

at last.
The rest did not exist.

Here they are, 700 Francs.
I can pay for the rest next week.

Believe me, we have so many credits.
It's difficult to collect them.

The same happens to me.
You owe me more that 2,000 Fr.

Excluding the IOUs
I already granted you two delays.

You should understand, Emma,
I am not a banker.

Then I must ask you to pay
at least for the clothes

I delivered yesterday.
- I've just told you

I can't right now.
- Please don't become aggressive.

You owe me,
Not the other way round.

- What am I supposed to do?
- A handsome woman can always

pay with a different currency.

You are so smart as to
understand what I mean.

Should I get on my knees
and kiss your feet?

You shouldn't mine,
but I yours.

I had understood.
But you are a smart man too,

and you know that bills
are not settled like this.

Business is business.
No one gives nothing

for nothing, and this
is true for love too.

Emma, when will you
show me gratitude for

all the generosity I've always
had for you?

You won't have any worry
anymore, and you will make me

a happy man,
- Enough!

Don't become impertinent!
I can buy from you,

but I'm not on sale.
- I don't understand you.

You're made for love.
Why not make love to me?

What's the difference? Six of one lover
and half a dozen of another.

We already understand each other.
And I would be satisfied

for the time being.

At last Adolphe had disclosed
the ends of his generosity.

To have me he had made up
a stratagem and taken hold of me.

I was not scared.
Nor I would ever be,

as long as Rodolphe
existed for me.

I don't think I can sleep tonight.
Is my baggage really in Paris?

You asked me for the third time.
Let's sit out here.

This is the city map
and this is the hotel

where we will meet.
See?

And this will be forever,
won't it?

I don't know how to express
my gratitude, but are you sure

that you want to go through
with this? And won't get tired?

Of me and my daughter?
- I am sure.

But it's not about me.
You know my opinion.

We should tell your husband.
Listen to me. Why should

we run like thieves?
- Please, don't.

It's true, I don't feel
anything for him,

but I don't have the courage
to face him.

All right.
We won't tell him.

- So...
- No farewells.

This is a goodbye.
See you in Paris in two days.

Place it on the table.
I'll tell madam.

I can't, miss. Mr. Boulanger
insisted that I hand it out

personally to Madame Bovary.
- What's up?

Mr. Boulanger sent you this
strawberry basket, but

this man refused to give it to me.

- Thank your master.
- Goodbye, madam.

- Good morning, doctor.
- Good morning.

I love you. But I must leave you
for this very reason.

I don't want you to be unhappy.
Emma, forgive me.

One day you'll be grateful.
I left alone.

Please, don't look for me.
Oh, my god!

They look like painted!

They're beautiful!

- Mr. Boulanger sent them.
- Mr. Boulanger is always so kind

with my wife.
By the way, where's milady?

I heard her going upstairs,
I'll call her.

Madame!
My god, what happened?

Doctor, hurry up!
Your wife!

Hurry up, doctor,
come over!

What happened?

Go downstairs and
take the salts, hurry up.

Emma!
She has fainted.

Maybe it was too hot.

Emma...

Waiter, fetch us some wine.

Thank god,
I can see you're much better.

- How can you see it?
- Well, you're reading

fashion magazines again.
You haven't for months.

Tell me what you did.
Did you obtain it?

Apparently yes,
the notary must still confirm,

but the practise of my dead colleague
should now be assigned to me.

It will be more difficult to find
an agreement with the house owner.

- Is he haggling?
- Yes, he's asking for too much.

Don't give up.
We sell the house in Jonvilles,

and we'll borrow the rest.
- There's no choice,

if we really won't stay in Jonvilles.
- You forget you wanted as well.

Well, Jonvilles quite suited me.
You know whom I met at the notary's?

Lon! I told him you had came as well.
He'll be here in a minute.

He wanted to see you.
I found him in good shape,

you wouldn't recognize him.
Apparently he's made a career.

Did you tell him in
which hotel we are?

I did. He insisted that
he sees you immediately.

- Doctor.
- Sit down.

Madame.
I'm glad to see you,

after such a long time.
- Please, sit down.

What a nice surprise.
My husband told me everything.

Certainly not everything.
But tell me about you.

- What's up in Jonvilles?
- Nothing new, Jonvilles is the past.

While you talk,
I'll pay a visit to the landlord.

Lon will keep you company.

You are as gorgeous
as ever, Madame.

Don't feel obliged
to compliment me.

Then I'll tell you that I admire
you like I used to.

I was right, Emma.
Time has frozen for us.

Yes, but not totally,
we are a little older.

Maybe, but not so old
as to live of memories.

I must see you again, Emma.
I love you as I have always done.

All these years haven't
changed a thing.

Tomorrow at 10 in front of the convent.

- You will wait in vain.
- I will wait nonetheless.

You came in spite of everything.
You make me so happy.

If you are sincere, I must
disenchant you, Lon.

- I have been thinking a lot.
- But you don't know what

I was going to...
- There's a letter for you.

You will probably be moved,
but don't misinterpret it.

I'm not going to inspire
any hopes in you,

I only want to comfort you.
- May I at least escort you

to the hotel?
- Thank you, but

my carriage is waiting.
- This is what I like in women:

farsightedness.
Come on

- Let's go
- Where to, milord?

It doesn't matter.
Anywhere, as long as you go.

A complaisant hotel in Verdillon
thus became our usual rendezvous.

I found a convenient excuse
for my husband, and told him

I took piano lessons.
I didn't mind pretending:

after the setback with Rodolphe,
I was attracted by Lon's devotion.

What happened?
What was the concierge telling

you so secretively?
- The mysterious gentleman of last

Thursday asked about us again.
- This doesn't make sense.

The concierge only wants
to pump money out of you.

His requests are growing
every week.

- Maybe we should change hotel.
- Where would you bring me?

In a third-class inn?
This is the only one possible.

- We'd better not meet for a while.
- You know I can't.

- Why do you keep on saying this?
- What if we were spied upon?

Who would care?
Only your husband.

Or another lover.
You might not be enough for me.

You know how jealous I am.
Why do you talk to me like this?

Let me go!
Do you always have to

assault me?
Are you interested in this only?

What can I say.
You've become strange

for some time.
You don't love me anymore.

You speak of love?
What do these afternoons

have to do with love?
- Emma, you know what you are

to me, why make me suffer?
It's as if you enjoyed it.

I feel so insecure.
By being close to you,

all my complexes came back.
I often feel like I'm a toy

in your hands.
- You've suffered too little.

You're much too sure of yourself,
my boy.

You always put on macho airs,
and I don't like it.

You don't speak anymore?
Just to get back at me.

But your eyes betray you.
They're begging for me.

Come on, lay your pride aside.
Here.

On the other hand,
you had the whip hand.

I used to be hungry for love.
Now I'm not.

You only are pleased
when you drive me crazy.

It's exciting to be the strongest.
When you really are in love,

you're always scared
you lose your loved one.

Kiss me, you're now allowed.

I've always dreamed of being loved.
The way you do now.

To be longed for
is the most beautiful thing

for a woman.
Even when she's not in love.

Why this hurry today?
The coach is only leaving

in two hours.
- I'm troubled by the concierge's

stupid chattering.
I'd rather go now.

All right.
Then we can have a drink.

That's fine.

- Good evening, madam.
- Good evening, sir.

- How could you sign those IOUs?
- I needed the money.

- And how much do you owe him?
- I told you, 20,000.

20,000 Francs?
I will never be able to find

this kind of money in few days.
- I will return everything.

I inherited a house in Dieppe,
but I need time to sell it.

Do you want me to
speak to him?

It wouldn't work.
Your uncle, though.

He always keeps hundreds of
thousands of Francs in his safe,

you told me, and you
have got the keys.

- What if your husband spoke to him?
- My husband doesn't know

anything. You only can help me.
If I spent all this money,

I did it for you in the end.
- Fine. I'll come in Jonvilles

as soon as I have the money.
I'll find it, one way or the other.

Don't worry.
Ah... the bill please!

This is so like him!
He sends the bailiff at home,

when I'm not there.
How unfair!

- When is he coming back?
- Tomorrow morning he'll submit

the IOUs again,
that's what he said.

And if you don't pay, then
he'll proceed to judicial attachment.

Lheureus is a crook.
He gave the IOUs to a loan shark.

These are some bills.
Have them settled.

Yes, madam.

A moment!
During the afternoon,

go to the post office.
If Mr. Lon Dubois arrives,

give him this letter
and wait for an answer.

Yes, madam.

Fetch these over there.

Am I bothering?
Your face tells yes.

I wasn't expecting you
so early, I thought you

would come with the last ride.
- I finished earlier.

Emma, you look nervous,
absent-minded. What is it?

That's nothing,
I'm very well.

I always trusted you.
Until today.

Why, don't you trust me anymore?
What happened in Verdillon?

- I had a strange meet
- 'With whom?

- If I'm entitled to ask.
- 'With Madame Volaire, your piano teacher.

Tell me about it.
What did you two say?

Virtually nothing,
because she doesn't know you.

Are you sure it was
Henriette Volaire?

What does her first name
have to do with anything?

It has to do! You didn't speak
with my teacher,

there are two professors Volaire
'With whom did you speak?

'With your teacher Henriette Volaire,
who told me she doesn't know you.

Did you or didn't you tell me
that you would take lessons

from a Madame Volaire?
- Calm down, that's what I told you.

I said I would take lessons
from Madame Henriette Volaire.

Let's clear this up,
I'll show you the receipts

she gave me.

I didn't know this side of yours.

What do you think I would do
in Verdillon every week?

I've made a fool of myself as usual.
Leave those stupid receipts alone!

I only want to prove that
you spoke with a different Volaire,

not with my teacher,
the adorable Henriette.

I remember now!
Maybe they are in my bag,

or among my sheet music.
I'm gonna fetch them.

I don't care about the receipts.
But she was so explicit...

Are you sure
you didn't misunderstand?

What was she like,
your Madame Volaire?

Like all piano teachers...
Now I seem to remember that

her name wasn't Henriette.
I'm quite sure of that.

My patients are waiting for me.
You'll find the receipts later, uh?

It's 800 Francs.
The maid went to cash in some credits,

about 2,000. The rest
will arrive tomorrow from Verdillon.

Madam! I already told you
you don't owe me anything more.

- Your creditor is now Mr. Lumire
- You gave him my IOUs!

How could you?
I trusted you!

I was forced to, madam.
The money I lent you

were all my savings.
I was willing to give them up

- on the conditions you know.
- Some conditions!

I should have sold myself.
It there ever was some sympathy

for you on my part,
you have destroyed it!

Adolphe, please have
those IOUs returned,

and give me two days' time!
You can't let our house

go under the hammer,
and my husband be sacked!

Now you beg me!
In all these years,

you have never even given me
a second look.

All I had from you
was derision and scorn.

Nonetheless I've kept on hoping
I would convince you

that I loved you.
- Do not use this word!

Don't speak of love to me!
You are not capable of that!

- My situation proves it!
- You made me what I am now!

Well, supposing I agree,
what happens? Tell me.

In the first place,
you give up all other affairs.

I am no longer willing
to pay for your other loves

as I have done to date.

That's it! I won't allow you
to address me like this.

I have spoken as a businessman
with a woman who speaks my tongue.

You know my terms.
It's up to you to agree.

I would never have imagined
you were such a rascal.

You are not a human being,
you're a ferocious animal.

You won't destroy my life,
I won't let you!

You won't wait outside
all night for the last ride.

- Of course I'll wait.
- Come to my house,

you can see it arrive
from there.

No, thanks, I'll wait
until it gets dark

and then I'll go home.
- As you like.

That's it.
Put the child to bed,

it's late.
- She doesn't want to,

you know how she screams
if she doesn't feel like it.

And let her scream,
enough with this!

I can't stand this
strumming anymore.

- No, no, I want to play!
- Stop it, come on.

You see, madam,
what am I supposed to do,

tell me.
- Out!

Put her to bed,
before I get totally crazy!

Come on, don't get angry!

- Have you seen him?
- No, madam, Mr. Lon didn't show,

I waited until the last ride.
I saw everyone getting off,

but he didn't.
- He didn't.

- He might come tomorrow
- I don't think so.

And if he did,
it would be too late.

Talk to Mr. Boulanger!
He can help you,

and if you ask,
he certainly will!

No, Felicitas,
I don't have the courage anymore.

Please, try to calm the child down.

I was on the verge of precipice.
My despair came from the awareness

I had ruined my family.
I must try everything

to save it from bankruptcy.
I must try.

I don't have any other choice.

Go to hell!

You're a miser.
That's what you are.

- A miser.
- You're funny.

Come on, get dressed.
Dinner is served in half an hour.

I will, but will you give me
the check for the fur?

- You need it now?
- Do you want me to come naked

to dinner?
- Women are so exaggerate!

- Where did you put your dress?
- I threw it in the fireplace.

It is in ashes now.
That's why I need a fur now.

Brigitte, listen to me.
I never let impose on me.

- Is that clear?
- You're a miser.

You'd rather let me freeze.
I'm shivering.

Show your mercy and
don't let little Brigitte freeze.

Sign the check, Rodolphe!

But get dressed now.
What is it?

There's a lady who
wants to speak to you.

Tell her to come back tomorrow
Who's she?

- Madame Bovary.
- Who?

Madame Bovary.
I let her in your office.

Fine, tell her I'm coming.

Madame Bovary?
Let her come upstairs, please.

Is she as beautiful
as rumors have it?

If she was your lover,
I have the right to meet her.

You don't have any rights.
Wait for me here,

and put something on.
Yes, but what?

- I apologize for my outfit, but...
- I know, there's a visit for you.

You look well,
you haven't changed.

- Thank you.
- May I help you?

This is why you're here,
isn't it?

I need 8,000 Francs.
It's an old debt I have.

It's a lot of money,
but I'll help you, of course.

- When do you need them?
- Tomorrow at noon at the latest.

That's impossible, Emma,
I should go to Paris

to a banker whom I trust,
it would take a few days.

Thank you anyway.
Goodbye.

Just a moment,
let me think.

For a thousand I could help you
immediately, but for such a sum

- I need more time.
- Thank you, Rodolphe,

it would be too late.

Mr. Lheureus, Madame Bovary
would like to talk to you.

You don't seem surprised
to see me after such a short time.

It is always a nice surprise
to receive you in my atelier.

I'm not here to buy more dresses.
I've only come to pay for my debts.

Congratulations. How could you put
all the money together?

You don't understand, Adolphe.
I am at your disposal now

If you withdraw the IOUs
and prevent the auction,

- then I'll do what you want
- Madame means...

That I'll be your lover
when you like it.

Emma... I hope
I can still call you like this.

How long I've been
looking forward to this.

But I don't know
what to do now.

If you don't know,
your proxy will.

- I'll tell him exactly what to do.
- I didn't mean this.

Excuse me.

Sir?

- Jordan, go immediately at Mr. Lumire's
and take Mme Bovary's IOUs.

Tell him I'll pay for them later.
Madame Bovary has given me the guarantee.

I'm going now, sir.
Goodnight.

Let us begin our collaboration -
so to speak, with a toast.

Malvasia, an exquisite wine.

To the woman I admire
more than anyone in the world.

I hope I won't disappoint you.
I don't expect any gratitude,

at least a partner in a better mood.
- Then fill up my glass.

Maybe I'll get in the right mood.

I know what you think.
That my way to woo a woman

is not the most orthodox.
- Maybe it is the only

that a woman may agree to immediately.
Without all the talk about love,

- and broken hearts.
- That's a possibility.

Not exactly what I have in mind
for the future of our relationship,

but I've learnt to wait.
May I do something else for you?

Adolphe, I am woman,
a woman who has learned

at her own expense.
How can I be sure

that the IOUs will be returned?
- That's right.

Now I'll show you that
I've always been loyal to you.

Here you are.
Take this check.

You now have a double guarantee,
if you don't trust my word.

You make me feel ashamed.
I'll keep my promise.

But be a little more patient today.
Please, fill up my glass again.

Perhaps I should ask
for your forgiveness.

I put you in a state
where you are compelled to get drunk.

I don't want to get drunk,
I'm only gathering up the strength.

I have good reason
to feel ashamed,

the agreement we found
is a real swindle.

The price is too high for me.
I am not worth 10 Francs.

Please, calm down.
You should not get drunk,

I wouldn't like our relations
to begin like this.

I have always felt a sincere affection
for you. I wouldn't abuse

the word love, but...
- No! Don't say that word!

How many times they said it to me
How many times they swore love.

It's an empty word.
I don't believe in it anymore.

Love only lasts for a moment,
and the rest little longer.

Please, can you dim the lights?
I'm saying this for your sake.

Are you still so sure
you long for me so much?

You don't love me,
I know, I feel it from every word

you say. Nonetheless,
I would be a fool

if I didn't kiss you.

You're mine,
even if just for once.

I must put an end
to this situation.

Only then will I find some peace
within myself.

Peace.

I had reached the bottom.
Now I felt the burden of my faults,

derived by my silly ambitions
of a little provincial.

I wanted neither forgiveness
nor sympathy.

It was now too late to go back
I only saw a disgusting life

ahead of myself.
I knew that if I continued

to live, in order to save
the innocent victims of my mistakes,

that was the price for my redemption.
I knew that my punishment

was inside me,
in my awareness and willingness

to continue to live.

The End