Azor (2021) - full transcript
Yvan De Wiel, a private banker from Geneva, goes to Argentina in the midst of a dictatorship to replace his partner, the object of the most worrying rumours, who disappeared overnight.
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What's happening?
I don't know.
Is everything alright?
Yes. Don't worry.
They must be looking for somebody.
They're just kids.
It's a matter of minutes.
They'll let us through right away.
What about your cousin?
When will we see him?
I think he had to leave Buenos Aires
for a few days.
Excuse me, my friend.
Do you know when Gasper
will be able to see us?
The ambassador is in the south
until tomorrow morning.
He told me he wanted to see you
as soon as he came back.
- Tomorrow?
- Yes.
Very well.
That's it.
We'll be moving right away.
You don't have to worry.
Car identification.
This vehicle belongs to the Swiss
embassy's diplomatic service.
And these people are here
on a tourist visit.
1. THE CAMEL'S TOUR
Yvan De Wiel.
Can I see your passports?
Geneva! Switzerland!
We can speak in French,
if you wish.
With pleasure.
This place is beautiful.
- Looks like the Beau Rivage, right?
- Yes.
Did you have a nice trip?
Marvellous.
We were delayed
when we arrived in the city.
Oh, there are many road works.
The government has started
extensive work to modernize it,
due to the World Cup.
And they've been celebrating the
national team's victory since then.
That's right. Two years of partying!
The government has high ambitions.
You have to understand...
The situation was awful here,
The country needs major reforms.
I see.
The swimming pool's
on the first floor.
Did you find it?
Without any problem.
It's like being in Europe.
Many people in the street.
It's impossible to guess
what's happening in the country.
My cousin just called.
So?
He's meeting us tomorrow.
He sounded glad you'd arrived.
The way he spoke,
he seems relieved Keys left.
- What did he say?
- Not much.
- Were there any complaints?
- Just claims, I think.
- From whom?
- I don't know, Quinet.
He just said your partner had built
a reputation for being depraved.
Depraved?
You're exaggerating!
That's what he said.
He invited us to a reception
on the 20th.
The minister will be there. And
other people who may be interesting.
- What about this one?
- What does he do?
Former motor racing champion.
Retrained himself in the industry.
I think he wants to enter politics.
Anibal Farrell.
Irish?
You'll look too snobby in that.
Try something more garish.
Cream. Something worse,
to give them more confidence.
Don't you have a double-breasted
one. It emphasizes your shoulders.
This is my wife, Ines.
Do you speak Spanish?
- Yes of course.
- Let me buy you a drink.
- With pleasure.
- This way, please.
It was a long trip, right?
You must be shattered.
Did you have a stopover?
Madrid, Caracas,
Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires.
Damn it!
Do you know Europe,
Mr. Dekerman?
Not yet.
Boy, bring me a whiskey.
- Madam?
- Tea, please.
- First time in Argentina, right?
- The first time this far south.
- Mineral water.
- Of course, sir.
So...
Are we waiting for Mr. Farrell?
No.
He's had a problem.
He's not coming.
He sends his apologies.
- Did you meet Keys, Mr. Deckerman?
- Yes.
Yes, I met him.
You've got
a different style, right?
Mr. Dekerman...
I'd like to meet Farrell.
Farrell only cares about his horses.
You could go and meet him
at the racecourse, if you want.
You were very good, Quinet.
Farrel is the typical tough client.
We don't know each other.
He's testing me.
It's a classic.
It will come.
They're the ones who need you.
It’ll take some time.
Especially when the client
sends his lawyer.
Dekerman is extremely rude.
Imagine what the clients like.
You'll have to try harder than usual,
Quinet, to reassure them.
They're used to him.
Keys was very charming.
Charming?
He's twisted,
and uglier than a toad.
He'd been coming for a long time,
that's all.
Very well, very well.
And you?
We arrived today.
Yes, today.
It's always a bit long, but
everything's fine, thank you.
Yes, yes.
Good, good.
What time?
9...
9 p.m.
Subtitle
Arms.
Can you give me
the address, please?
Corrientes...
Pardon?
Keys is fine. He's very well.
We haven’t contacted him so far
but we know he's fine.
I understand.
Yes, don't worry.
There won't be any changes.
We'll follow the same path.
Hello?
I'd like to phone Switzerland.
The number is 0041 22 28 00 42.
Thank you.
Bijou.
How are you?
Did I wake you up?
Well, so do I.
DOLLAR OVER 10,000 PESOS
- How are things in Geneva?
"Gold goes down
and dollar goes up". Excellent.
Can you write it down now?
So... Ciba, sell.
In the best case.
Aibis... Buy at 400.
Right.
And Belimo, sell at 250,
but wait...
Since when
haven't you heard from him?
- About a month ago.
- Have some salad, Ines.
- Bijou spoke to him on the phone.
- I don't know who Bijou is.
Sorry, she's my secretary.
She's in charge of the transition.
She was the last to talk to him
after coming back from Geneva.
- Is he in Switzerland?
- Yes, probably.
Bijou says he's alright.
We've had no news since then.
It's a sensitive issue.
You don't just leave this country
right now.
I need to be certain Keys is not
locked in a basement in this city.
Otherwise, I must first deal with the
militia in charge of external affairs,
and then with Bern.
He's not in Buenos Aires.
- I can guarantee that.
- But then, what's happened?
We don't know.
Nothing makes me feel better
than not having someone like Keys
around anymore.
The situation is quite unpredictable
this way.
But I must warn you
there are many rumours.
Ines told me
about some complaints.
Did I say "complaints"?
I think I said "comments".
- No, I think you said...
- They're rumours!
Neither comments nor complaints.
Rumours!
And here, at this moment
rumours are a problem.
Anyway,
let's forget about Keys.
So...
To your journey!
At last you’re doing this tour.
How do they call this in private
banking? This initiation rite...
"The camel's tour."
"The camel's tour."
I did it long ago.
All right.
But you're going
to change your status.
We're at the frontline here.
Come to the reception on the 20th.
I'll introduce you to some people.
- Will it be at your house?
- No, it's too small.
We don't even have a pool.
A member of the Swiss club of
Buenos Aires will lend us his house.
Over the years , this party has
become a very exclusive event.
Excuse me.
Was it really necessary
for her to come with you?
We're used to taking
this sort of trip together.
The clients like her.
Do you think
this is Roland Garros?
Anyway...
Tell me...
Did you know Keys had a flat here?
He never stayed at a hotel.
He had his own flat.
We took him there once
with Francoise. It's in Palermo Chico.
It'd be regrettable
if there were names going around.
I can tell Dante
to take you there.
I hired a second chauffeur, recommended
by the Indian ambassador.
I don't know his real name.
Everybody calls him Dante.
He's a terrible driver,
but he does us some very valuable...
favours.
Puree?
Thank you.
2. THE VISITS
My daughter went to Rosier School.
Is it in Caux? Or Morges?
Rosay Academy? In Rolle.
...but the Hotel Alvear is better located.
And it has all this luxury...
- And in winter, in Gstaad.
- Anyway...
- Anita!
...it's a lovely city.
- You have no idea...
- Do you know Gstaad?
...what this city was like
a few years ago.
We have a chalet in Saanen.
But we're undergoing
a significant decline.
We are neighbours of Lobkovitz's son
It's still one of the best
cities in the world,
but it has lost a great deal.
- My daughter was in class with Franziska.
- Do you know Paris well?
- You know Franziska?
- The cadet? No.
I haven't had time yet.
The military career is very demanding.
- Ah! Are you a soldier?
The prince.
Poor man, so pale.
Now I'm in the import-export business.
My daughter called him "Chambourcy".
...at the moment
especially in the leather sector..
My daughter is terrible!
Excuse me.
Oh! Agapanthus!
Agapanthus. What a nice word!
Ines, do you want
to see the garden?
I'll go with you. Come on.
So?
Is Guido amusing you?
How much do you value
his potential?
Your partner is a very interesting
person, Mrs. Lacrosteguy.
"Partner".
He's very kind to me.
Your French is really admirable,
madam.
All good things are lost,
unfortunately.
How's your daughter?
My daughter?
You were just talking about her
with my wife.
Is she still comfortable
in Switzerland?
Bibi lives in New York,
but now she's here. You'll meet her.
Once again, I appreciate that
you have received me and my wife.
Ines loves travelling.
Your wife is charming.
We have so many acquaintances
in common.
that we could even be cousins.
We have a lovely house
in the heights of Vandoeuvres.
You're cordially invited.
Didn't you know
I don't want to travel anymore?
It has been an honour to receive
your visit all these years, madam.
- If the bank can help you...
- Times are tough now.
Times are tough.
And the departure of
Rene... of Key's, your partner
This is embarrassing for me.
Madam...
On behalf of the Keys Lamar De Wiel
Bank, I apologize.
- Keys' attitude is deplorable...
- No, Mr De Wiel. Come and sit here.
Your partner left
at a very bad time.
Some of the things happening here
these days are scary.
Yes, I understand.
The violence of the extremists
is awful.
I'm talking about something else.
Something much more serious
which has to do with
the upper echelons of power.
You and I are in the spotlight.
We're in the spotlight.
They're chasing us like rabbits.
They're after us.
Rene Keys often reassured me.
He used to travel with me.
I understand.
A horsefly!
Damn bug!
- Is everything alright?
- Yes.
Do you know who I met
playing tennis?
Toribio.
- Really?
- Yes.
- As divine as usual.
- Did he say hello?
Yes, of course. Obviously.
We talked for a while.
He told me he'd resumed
horse training with his father.
They're there.
next to the racecourse.
- Oh good.
- Yes, lovely.
Good thing Harold
is coming only next week.
He's so jealous
he would have made a terrible fuss.
Be careful what you say
in front of our new friends.
Don't give a bad image
of your husband.
Do you know
what he also told me?
Do you remember Perez?
They went to his house
and took everything from him!
They went with three lorries
and even took his horses away, mama.
Mr. De Wiel,
aren't you going to swim?
No, thank you.
Mama, did you hear me?
- They took everything.
- Stop!
My husband never swims.
Thanks.
So glad you came, Mr De Weil.
It's a pleasure.
It's very important for my mother.
When we flew, Rene
would take care of everything.
He would book
the Tuesday flight.
It was wonderful.
Nobody ever asked anything.
Rene knew exactly what to do.
And on the plane,
I would sleep the whole journey
to Geneva.
I was... relaxed. At peace.
After arriving in Geneva,
we would go for a last drink
at a lovely café,
Café Clémence,
right below the cathedral.
Rene liked that gin...
An English gin. Gordon's gin.
It was some kind of ritual,
to celebrate a victory.
I guess I was happy.
We had some games, such as:
when we were getting close
to the customs office,
any customs office, at the airport,
at Cornavin station...
I would start singing a song
and Rene would finish it.
And we would laugh.
It was easy, because he knew
many songs, and I like to sing.
And we would laugh together.
He used to say:
"Custom officers smell fear,
just like dogs,
but they don't suspect
happy people."
Wait.
You can go up now.
Second floor.
Can I turn on the lights?
Don't be long.
He was scared of something.
We don't know, Ines.
So you're telling me he left
all his things. His room was untidy.
He must have left suddenly.
- It's not really his style.
- No.
What's his flat like?
It's a maze.
There are lots of doors.
Did you find anything?
A calendar.
His schedule of meetings?
Scribble.
The calendar mentions a meeting,
right before he left.
On November 20th,
he wrote "Lázaro".
"Lázaro".
Who's that?
No idea.
The same as on the list.
What list?
The one I found
under the leather protector.
It's just like mine,
but with this Lázaro added.
Could he be a client?
Perhaps.
Steady. Steady.
Steady.
Steady.
Steady, my dear.
Don't be afraid.
Steady.
It gets scared of rats
on the ground.
These trees were planted
by my great grandfather
in order to unify
the different parts of the property.
My father took care of them.
He calls them "Les Grands Boulevards".
But little remains today of
Haussmann's greatness of that time.
You must know France perfectly well,
Mr. Padrel-Camon. Right?
I even had the privilege
of taking a nap in Paris, madam.
The black one is hobbling around.
My wife must have come back.
She hardly goes out anymore.
Regrettably,
the situation calls for it.
This country has become
a private hunting ground
for some people at the top.
Augusto!
We're coming.
I'm going.
De Wiel, I want to talk to you
for a minute.
How's your good notary
Blanchard doing?
Wonderfully.
You know he worships you.
Just like his own father did.
- Listen, De Wiel...
- Call me Yvan, please.
On the phone,
you mentioned a solution.
For transport? Of course.
Mr. Decôme.
He's here at the moment
I'm meeting him this week.
What's that Decôme like?
A stand-up guy?
Absolutely stand-up.
He's a former partner
of the bank.
An old man,
a great friend of my father's.
He became fond
of Buenos Aires.
Fine.
Shall we open the account
in your name, sir?
No.
Wait until we decide
how to proceed with this matter.
Tell me, De Wiel...
Keys is not coming back, is he?
I apologize on behalf
of the Keys Lamar De Wiel Bank...
A house like ours takes 200 years
to build its reputation.
Rene Keys doesn't accept
his responsibilities. It's regrettable.
Don't blame Keys.
He's a good man.
Keys knew me well.
He knew perfectly
that my head is not in business.
The disappearance of my daughter
Leopolda took me away from all this.
The two sons I have
are useless.
Always so jealous of Leopolda!
They plan to sell the arable land
and build a country club on the rest.
A country club!
Look at them.
They look like idiots.
Their mother pampers them too much.
Two chubby calves.
They only speculate.
They only think about money.
Dad, come here!
Help yourself.
- What was his wife's name?
- Magdalena.
She's in charge of the Miss Foal
pageant for Tandil's annual feast.
- It's funny.
- Very.
She teaches the girls good manners,
she teaches them to chat.
- Is she "unce"?
- I think she is.
She inherited from her
father a country house in Marbella,
next to the Bismarks.
She's related to a Spanish count,
Salamanca or some such.
We'll have to go
and visit them there.
And what do you think
about the sons?
The youngest is a "boget".
No potential.
The other is trying
to get a place in a ministry.
And him?
He's getting old.
He's staying with us.
- Did you hear about his daughter?
- Yes.
The poor man is devastated.
- Did he tell you about it?
- Hardly.
Magdelena made
a strange comment about Keys.
It's a bit confusing.
We were talking about a minor issue
and I mentioned Keys in passing,
talking about you or our trip here.
She stopped me at once.
She said you seemed
a very good man, very correct,
that she could see it
in your face.
Whispering, she added that Keys was
nothing but a despicable manipulator.
That he was dangerous.
It's only hearsay.
Prudery, Ines.
Augusto may think
just like his wife.
He spoke of Keys as a friend.
And he doesn't seem
to have many friends.
But what did he do, Quinet?
She said "dangerous".
Hello, Bijou!
Fine, fine. And you?
Am I disturbing you?
Aren't you having lunch?
Well! Here it's awfully hot.
Look, I've got a bag with me.
Decôme will take it next week.
Yes, that's right, it's for him.
No, we'll wait to see
how they want to proceed.
Can you do me a small favour?
Check the list of pseudonyms.
See if there's a "Lázaro" somewhere.
That's right. L-A-Z-A-R-O.
Just check
if he's got something with us.
I'll call you back.
Thank you, dear. Bye. Bye.
3. A DUEL
At last! De Wiel!
- Mr. Farrel.
- How are you?
Very well.
My wife.
Have you seen the horses?
What do you think?
They're lovely.
Especially number 5, "Usurper".
Except for its name.
But it's a really lovely horse.
One minute, De Wiel.
No women.
Darling, why don't you go
and bet a bit? On horses.
Gentlemen, excuse me.
De Wiel,
we could go to the fifth floor.
We have a box.
We could discuss some issues there.
Do you have time?
Fine. Let's go.
De Wiel, please help yourself.
You're making me thirsty.
Thanks.
It used to be much easier,
when I bet on me.
Anibal won Nürburgring
with Ferrari twice
and the Brazilian Grand Prix
with Mercedes once.
- Dekerman, have you been served?
- No.
Nacho, can you tell Pataroni
I'll see him later downstairs?
Yes, sir.
Don't leave me alone, Farrell.
Pataroni.
We'll meet later downstairs.
Can't you see
I'm with my Swiss banker? Look.
Nice to meet you.
They told me you have
a very big castle in Geneva.
We have a very big house,
from our family.
You're welcome there.
How many hectares
are we talking about?
Compared to what you're used to,
it's just a small garden.
What did you do
before becoming a private banker?
Well...
My grandfather was a founder
of the Keys Lamar De Wiel Bank.
Consolidated by my father,
of course.
I'd never have guessed that.
Dekerman, please, close the door.
So...
De Wiel.
Tell me what you propose.
You have 5 minutes.
No, no.
I'm joking, De Wiel.
When we worked
with Miradela Motors,
in the USA, we did this
with the people of Mac Kinsey.
They were...
expeditious.
I like that, I value that.
They had three pillars:
the Marines, the church
and themselves.
They're actually friends
of your partner, I think.
Rene Keys
has got many friends.
The management model
I can propose
is very similar to what Keys has.
There may be some small differences
between him and me,
let's say...
in style.
Mr Nazarian is looking for you.
Nazarian...
He was with the minister.
I forgot.
De Wiel, I'm leaving you
with my lawyer,
to sort everything out.
I'm leaving.
When are you going back
to Geneva?
I have a few days left.
Okay, I'll see you
before you leave. Bye.
I'll go with you.
Us too?
The military are
a bit restless lately.
Listen.
It's nothing personal.
Don't torture yourself. The decision
had already been made.
Keys and Farrell were very close.
I think Farrell
has shit his pants too.
He worshipped your friend,
like the drug addict
who sucks the dealer's cock.
I'll keep you posted.
"God's Fervour" finished seventh.
What a pity.
How's Anibal and his elephants?
Farrell is leaving the bank.
Are you sure?
Did he tell you why?
He doesn't have to.
- And what are you going to do?
- What am I going to do?
Dekerman says Farrell had made
the decision long before we arrived.
Farrell has got "two yolks".
He's older than you, and he
dresses like he was a law student.
Can't you see he's a "deusse"?
Those people think
they can buy anything.
The new generation's aggressive.
That's what they're asked.
Enough, Ines!
Your father was right.
Fear makes you mediocre.
How are you my friend?
You look pale.
Decôme...
Excuse me. I'm exhausted.
Are you sure you're okay?
Have some sugar. An orange juice.
No, I'm fine.
You were telling me
about the sale.
Yes. The minister couldn't refuse
the purchase offer.
This electric company was
a thorn in Bern's side.
We must admit that Credit Suisse
was able to negotiate really well.
What was
their representative's name?
Lutz. A good Swiss,
from Zug.
He's staying at the Sheraton
with Lombier's son.
Between you and me:
since credit banks started sailing
in the same waters as we do,
a real war of greed has broken out.
It's not the same world
we knew with your father, Yvan...
Regrettably, I agree.
Anyway... Fydmer is delighted
with the finance minister's attitude.
In fact, we will meet at Fydmer's
on the 20th, won't we?
oh, no. I'm returning the day after
tomorrow. Ludivine is getting married.
Congratulations!
Do we know the lucky man?
A Chalignac.
The poor devil is not very bright,
but he seems to be
a hard-working lad, anyway.
- Ah, here it is!
- My secretary has been warned.
I'm grateful
you took care of the transport.
It's only natural, son.
I'm happy to help.
By the way,
you look great.
And you? How do you feel here?
It must be different
from Geneva and Paris.
Herman Cortes must have also felt a
bit disoriented when he disembarked.
I've got an appointment
in an important club in a little while.
Really? Which one?
The Circle of Arms.
Act as simple as you can,
my dear.
You have to tug
those people's heartstrings.
Have you seen the inflation?
And not only that.
Here people constantly live in fear
of what may happen tomorrow.
The Circle of Arms. That's good.
The cream of the junta meets
there. Be alert all the same, son.
It's been a pleasure seeing you.
Shall I help you?
No.
Give Ines my regards.
Of course.
A client has invited her
to dinner tonight
Very well. You are going fast,
my friend. That's great.
As for Keys...
It's not a comfortable situation.
Your father would never have
allowed such indolence. No offence.
People behave differently now,
as you said.
This will not benefit you.
Keys was brilliant.
Probably one of the best among us.
But so much exuberance was toxic.
After spending so much time here,
his methods became...
problematic.
There are dreadful...
rumours.
Someone trustworthy
saw Keys with certain people...
beasts.
We all have a breaking point,
I guess.
Keys has completely lost his mind.
What a waste.
So much talent, and such a fall.
Welcome to the Circle of Arms,
Mr. De Wiel.
If you want the bar, it's
at the back of the main room.
- Thanks.
- You're welcome.
Good evening.
You must be the famous Swiss.
I didn't know I was so famous.
Water, please.
Look who's arrived.
His holiness Tatoski.
Excuse me.
Mr. De Wiel?
It's so nice to meet you, my friend.
So nice!
The pleasure is mine, Monsignor.
- Inchauspe.
- Yvan De Wiel.
- Captain Peraltchuk. Nice to meet you.
- Yvan De Wiel.
- Ambassador Damestoy.
- Yvan De Wiel.
Garrel.
Nice to meet you.
Amadeo Casten.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.
Adolfo Nelson.
- Where are you from?
- Geneva.
Borges.
Sure.
Geneva is Borges' favourite city.
- Do you know why Borges likes
Geneva so much?
Because it's a city
that hasn't changed.
So, when he goes there,
wherever he is, he can recognise...
Yesterday I had lunch
with a colleague of yours.
Lutz, from the Credit Suisse.
Really?
Yes.
You're really tough for business.
We don't exactly share
the same line of business.
What do you mean?
Aren't you a banker too?
Rogelio,
you're offending Mr. De Wiel.
Mr. De Wiel belongs
to private banking.
It's different
to commercial banking.
It's like comparing an airliner
to a private jet.
Gentlemen, our friend here
is a man of the world.
He comes from a lineage.
However,
a commercial banker is nothing
but a mere slave to his bank.
Look, with all respect.
after dealing with the Swiss for a while,
you'll realise who's really a slave.
- You see how things are getting!
- You sure you wanna get into this?
He didn't look like a slave.
Don't listen to them, Yvan.
They're like children.
Mr. Die Wiel is a great banker.
He's the partner of our friend,
Rene Keys.
Shall we take a walk
around the circle?
Ruben, be nice.
Take him on the guided tour.
The creation of the Circle of Arms
took place thanks to 78 gentlemen,
all of them amateur fencers,
at a time when duels were rife.
The main initiative came
from Mariano Paunero,
son of the general
Wenceslao Paunero,
a colossus
of the War of the Triple Alliance
and the liberator of Corrientes.
The circle had among its members
some of the greatest men
of the nation:
Carlos Pellegrini,
Julio Argentina Roca,
both Uriburus, Manuel Quintana
Figueroa Alcorta...
to name some of the presidents
of the republic.
As for illustrious visitors,
we can mention Anatole France,
the Duke of Windsor.
Unfortunately,
nowadays the fencing piste
has been replaced
by a squash court
and a sauna...
He's a patriot!
Do you see how much he knows?
He's something of an institution
in the Circle.
Adolfo!
- Come here.
- Yes.
Excuse me.
The city was in chaos, my friend.
Since then we're
going through a purification phase.
Now we must re-educate
all the young people.
But,
unfortunately there are
some unrecoverable elements.
Parasites must be eradicated.
even in the best of families,
don't you agree?
Yes.
You're different to Keys.
- Keys has probably got less...
- You're...
...more reasonable, humbler.
He said we were all murderers.
Have you had dinner yet?
Let's go to the bridge room.
Let's buy Hoffman-Laroche.
The stocks are at 82.75.
Hoffmann-Laroche.
Increased on average.
Order 200.
- Very well. Limited?
- Unlimited.
Limiting it to a week
would provide more guarantees.
It's not necessary.
Caterpillar, buy. They're up 700.
You know and I know
they're expensive.
You have a call, Monsignor.
- Who is it?
- Captain Grossini.
Tell him to call again later.
- Care for a drink?
- No, thanks.
Here they have that dry gin,
Gordon's.
Keys drank it.
He said it was the best of them all.
Okay, a gin.
Listen, my friend...
Uganda.
What do you know about that?
The coup came out of nowhere.
Nobody thought
Obote would come back.
Uganda?
Indeed.
He was finished.
The schilling is very fragile.
Let's open a Forex contract.
The Forex?
Monsignor,
the Forex is a particularly
complex operation.
And of high risk.
"Let's be greedy
when others are prudent."
Keys used to say that.
How much are you thinking about?
1.5 million.
I want to be honest with you.
I think there's
a very high possibility
that you will lose
the money you invest there.
We have no interest
in operating
in the currency market.
It's a totally unpredictable market.
War is won on the front.
It took a lot to convince him too.
Did Keys operate in the Forex?
Have you already done it with him?
Pastimes are rare
in these turbulent times.
Your predecessor knew
how to be exceptionally generous.
As far as he could be.
You...
Did Keys
inform you of the reasons
for his sudden
departure?
Anyone has the right to get scared.
Even the best of them.
Do you know a certain
"Lázaro"?
Lázaro?
That was probably
too much for Keys.
Sure. Anyone can get scared
with Lázaro.
We're talking about serious business.
I don't want to push you, but...
If I were you...
You're on a trip,
and trips are usually entertaining.
Now the country needs
people like you.
Brave people.
We mustn't forget we had to go out
and clean the streets.
We live in difficult times.
Dark times.
4. THE GALA
We also say to do "condois".
To do "condois"?
My husband does it very easily.
It means "pretending you
haven't seen anything".
I love dialects!
My husband and I use it, some cousins,
the world of private banking.
It's a limited dialect.
And the other one...
"Cousin Arthur"?
No, "play cousin Antoine".
For example,
I see your partner
among the guests.
We're pretty far away. I see him
but he hasn't seen me yet.
I have the possibility
of ignoring him.
For whatever reason,
I prefer not to say hello to him.
I don't meet his eye. I played
"cousin Antoine". It's very practical.
You're brilliant!
One more, my dear!
"Play the monkey
with a golden mouth".
Play the innocent.
I like this one.
"To have two yolks".
When someone cannot be trusted.
we say that he has two yolks.
And...
"Azor".
"Azor"?
"Be quiet".
"Careful what you say".
Yvan!
Are you alone?
Momentarily.
Good.
Is Ines having fun?
I think so.
Mrs. Urzue Talaman!
Welcome!
Yvan De Wiel.
My cousin's husband.
Nice to meet you.
- Your first time in Argentina?
- Yes, the first time.
You must see the Rio de la Plata.
It looks like an ocean!
Of course.
A great ancient fortune...
went broke.
A great
radio drama actress.
Lombier is here.
With Lutz. Have you seen them?
From afar.
Mr. Padel-Camon.
Your husband is a gem.
An honest man.
He loves you, my dear.
You support him a lot, don't you?
As one of my close friends says,
My husband and I are one
and the same person:
Him.
I get so bored...
You have no idea how much.
It's a divine punishment.
Magdalena? Good evening.
You've made a mistake.
I'm not Magdalena.
I'm her sister.
Alicia Domecq. Nice to meet you.
I'm sorry. You're so alike.
It's amazing.
Don't worry, I'm used to it.
A little less now,
since I don't live here anymore.
And where do you live?
Paris.
And Marbella, Madrid...
We have a small herd. Bulls.
- The party is livening up, De Wiel.
- Yes.
- It's a lovely party.
- Yes, lovely.
There's a question they must be
asking you a lot.
What do you think
of Argentinian meat?
Is it better or worse
than others?
It's as good as any other, isn't it?
It's excellent.
Well, De Wiel.
Open the account in the name
of my daughter, Leopolda.
Sir...
Legally, the holder cannot be
an absent person.
I mean,
it has to be
someone who can sign.
But she has to be able
to dispose of her money,
in case she reappears.
It's crazy!
What a shitty country!
In such particular cases,
the bank makes available
transfer accounts.
That could solve the problem.
Fine, but don't let
my wife and sons know.
My sister leads a life
that's very different to mine.
Poor her,
they were very dark times.
When his daughter Leopolda
disappeared,
Augusto was on some land
in the south of the country.
Augusto became aggressive with
his people. He was mad with grief.
Leopolda was his darling daughter.
He had a lot of expectations for her.
He knew she was a member
of a political group
and they argued a lot about that,
but Leopolda was stubborn.
Like her father.
Augusto doesn't tolerate
any weakness, you know.
Oh, De Wiel!
- So nice to see you.
- Mr. Dekerman.
I like you.
Your colleague, though,
was a fanatic.
- Did you cross Farrell?
- No.
Do you want me to tell you?
The whims of people like Farrell
are trying my patience.
I'm not as dedicated
as some of you.
Farrell is not a bad guy.
Ambition is his problem.
Now he wants to belong
to high society.
To be a politician. An idiot.
Besides, he's paranoid.
Yvan!
A little meeting.
You might have fun.
Gentlemen.
Yvan de Wiel.
From the Keys Lamar De Wiel Bank.
He's part of the family.
Lutz, go on.
Excellent. Shall we start?
But not now.
9th of July.
We'll organise them a nice parade.
That's very good,
it's a good possibility.
- Salati has to get in there.
- Surely.
So Yvan...
Are you sightseeing?
I won't bother you any longer.
A honeymoon
is consummated in private.
It seems that Keys
left everything incomplete.
He must have left you
a huge schedule.
Do you listen
behind doors, Guy?
I don't even have to.
But tell me:
it seems Keys hit the mark.
"El Dorado! At last!" Right?
What did they call it?
"Lázaro"?
Are you interested?
We don't go there, you know.
We don't need to stoop to that.
If you want to enjoy
a decent swimming pool,
I'm at the Sheraton
until the 10th.
You're very kind, Guy.
Please, Yvan.
- Take care.
- You too.
Keys is ahead of me.
He's always ahead of me.
He's irreplaceable.
Quinet...
They miss him, Ines.
He sold his soul for them.
He was brilliant.
I'll end up humiliated.
On the contrary, Yvan.
You're going to get
where Keys never got.
You just need to keep quiet.
5. LÁZARO
LÁZARO ISLAND
MILITARY ZONE
Yvan De Wiel?
Manchado?
He went to get the inventory.
He's on his way.
The 603 is arriving, with two units.
Manchado is with them.
We'll be right back.
They're thoroughbred racehorses.
Section 4:
1,826 suitcases,
11,132 plastic combs,
658 electric shavers,
5,674 metal and plastic glasses,
178 blenders,
2,784 refrigerators,
68 old kerosene stoves,
234 table fans,
674 sewing machines,
1,435 black and white televisions,
65 colour televisions.
Section 5:
a Chevrolet pick-up model 1968...
The cars aren't here.
They're at the warehouse.
And why didn't you tell me?
Section 6:
1 French silver tea service,
1 wall clock,
probably from the 19th century,
3 Persian wool carpets,
hand-woven,
16 French chandeliers,
14,876 Dupont lighters,
1 Mauser rifle,
from the Paraguayan War,
9 silver and gold creole knives,
1 old edition
of "Don Quixote of la Mancha",
1 Bible from 1400
written in Latin, restored,
1 bilingual dictionary of 7,000 pages,
1 Santos Hernandez guitar,
dated 1924,
1 Francisco Simplicio guitar,
dated 1927, not in good condition.
Section 8:
- A capybara leather jacket.
- This isn't here, either.
Section 9:
An offset printing machine
model 130,
a double craft Rotaprint,
a standing stapler,
400 fruit baskets,
1,007 synthetic fabric rugs,
657 portable record players
and 7,467 leather belts.
Why are the leather belts here?
This is a 1960 Alfa Romeo.
A very good car.
In very good condition.
Very good.
This one, we had to paint it.
We had some issues.
And you can show
the property titles, I guess.
Yes. Yes, of course.
Very impressive.
Very good, gentlemen.
We're not an auction house.
But we can adapt
when it's worth it.
Should we reach an agreement,
we can coordinate
the transport of the goods
you'd like to take out
of the country.
In Geneva there are companies
that specialise in such movements,
and which are particularly discreet.
As for things
that should be sold here,
we can also supervise,
if necessary.
- But I don't think it's the most advisable.
- No!
So we are in agreement.
We'd take care
of managing the sale proceeds.
We only work with commissions.
That's to say, a percentage
of the deposited money.
In general, that commission
ranges from 2 to 3%.
In this case,
given the characteristics of the business,
we should raise that amount.
I'd say...
...5%
Okay.
Do we have any idea
of the inventory value?
From what I've seen,
off the top of my head...
I think it's near 600 million.
Very good. Very good.
And do we have to sign anything?
Not yet.
Okay. Very good.
Nice to meet you, Mr. De Wiel.
It's been a pleasure, colonel.
---
What's happening?
I don't know.
Is everything alright?
Yes. Don't worry.
They must be looking for somebody.
They're just kids.
It's a matter of minutes.
They'll let us through right away.
What about your cousin?
When will we see him?
I think he had to leave Buenos Aires
for a few days.
Excuse me, my friend.
Do you know when Gasper
will be able to see us?
The ambassador is in the south
until tomorrow morning.
He told me he wanted to see you
as soon as he came back.
- Tomorrow?
- Yes.
Very well.
That's it.
We'll be moving right away.
You don't have to worry.
Car identification.
This vehicle belongs to the Swiss
embassy's diplomatic service.
And these people are here
on a tourist visit.
1. THE CAMEL'S TOUR
Yvan De Wiel.
Can I see your passports?
Geneva! Switzerland!
We can speak in French,
if you wish.
With pleasure.
This place is beautiful.
- Looks like the Beau Rivage, right?
- Yes.
Did you have a nice trip?
Marvellous.
We were delayed
when we arrived in the city.
Oh, there are many road works.
The government has started
extensive work to modernize it,
due to the World Cup.
And they've been celebrating the
national team's victory since then.
That's right. Two years of partying!
The government has high ambitions.
You have to understand...
The situation was awful here,
The country needs major reforms.
I see.
The swimming pool's
on the first floor.
Did you find it?
Without any problem.
It's like being in Europe.
Many people in the street.
It's impossible to guess
what's happening in the country.
My cousin just called.
So?
He's meeting us tomorrow.
He sounded glad you'd arrived.
The way he spoke,
he seems relieved Keys left.
- What did he say?
- Not much.
- Were there any complaints?
- Just claims, I think.
- From whom?
- I don't know, Quinet.
He just said your partner had built
a reputation for being depraved.
Depraved?
You're exaggerating!
That's what he said.
He invited us to a reception
on the 20th.
The minister will be there. And
other people who may be interesting.
- What about this one?
- What does he do?
Former motor racing champion.
Retrained himself in the industry.
I think he wants to enter politics.
Anibal Farrell.
Irish?
You'll look too snobby in that.
Try something more garish.
Cream. Something worse,
to give them more confidence.
Don't you have a double-breasted
one. It emphasizes your shoulders.
This is my wife, Ines.
Do you speak Spanish?
- Yes of course.
- Let me buy you a drink.
- With pleasure.
- This way, please.
It was a long trip, right?
You must be shattered.
Did you have a stopover?
Madrid, Caracas,
Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires.
Damn it!
Do you know Europe,
Mr. Dekerman?
Not yet.
Boy, bring me a whiskey.
- Madam?
- Tea, please.
- First time in Argentina, right?
- The first time this far south.
- Mineral water.
- Of course, sir.
So...
Are we waiting for Mr. Farrell?
No.
He's had a problem.
He's not coming.
He sends his apologies.
- Did you meet Keys, Mr. Deckerman?
- Yes.
Yes, I met him.
You've got
a different style, right?
Mr. Dekerman...
I'd like to meet Farrell.
Farrell only cares about his horses.
You could go and meet him
at the racecourse, if you want.
You were very good, Quinet.
Farrel is the typical tough client.
We don't know each other.
He's testing me.
It's a classic.
It will come.
They're the ones who need you.
It’ll take some time.
Especially when the client
sends his lawyer.
Dekerman is extremely rude.
Imagine what the clients like.
You'll have to try harder than usual,
Quinet, to reassure them.
They're used to him.
Keys was very charming.
Charming?
He's twisted,
and uglier than a toad.
He'd been coming for a long time,
that's all.
Very well, very well.
And you?
We arrived today.
Yes, today.
It's always a bit long, but
everything's fine, thank you.
Yes, yes.
Good, good.
What time?
9...
9 p.m.
Subtitle
Arms.
Can you give me
the address, please?
Corrientes...
Pardon?
Keys is fine. He's very well.
We haven’t contacted him so far
but we know he's fine.
I understand.
Yes, don't worry.
There won't be any changes.
We'll follow the same path.
Hello?
I'd like to phone Switzerland.
The number is 0041 22 28 00 42.
Thank you.
Bijou.
How are you?
Did I wake you up?
Well, so do I.
DOLLAR OVER 10,000 PESOS
- How are things in Geneva?
"Gold goes down
and dollar goes up". Excellent.
Can you write it down now?
So... Ciba, sell.
In the best case.
Aibis... Buy at 400.
Right.
And Belimo, sell at 250,
but wait...
Since when
haven't you heard from him?
- About a month ago.
- Have some salad, Ines.
- Bijou spoke to him on the phone.
- I don't know who Bijou is.
Sorry, she's my secretary.
She's in charge of the transition.
She was the last to talk to him
after coming back from Geneva.
- Is he in Switzerland?
- Yes, probably.
Bijou says he's alright.
We've had no news since then.
It's a sensitive issue.
You don't just leave this country
right now.
I need to be certain Keys is not
locked in a basement in this city.
Otherwise, I must first deal with the
militia in charge of external affairs,
and then with Bern.
He's not in Buenos Aires.
- I can guarantee that.
- But then, what's happened?
We don't know.
Nothing makes me feel better
than not having someone like Keys
around anymore.
The situation is quite unpredictable
this way.
But I must warn you
there are many rumours.
Ines told me
about some complaints.
Did I say "complaints"?
I think I said "comments".
- No, I think you said...
- They're rumours!
Neither comments nor complaints.
Rumours!
And here, at this moment
rumours are a problem.
Anyway,
let's forget about Keys.
So...
To your journey!
At last you’re doing this tour.
How do they call this in private
banking? This initiation rite...
"The camel's tour."
"The camel's tour."
I did it long ago.
All right.
But you're going
to change your status.
We're at the frontline here.
Come to the reception on the 20th.
I'll introduce you to some people.
- Will it be at your house?
- No, it's too small.
We don't even have a pool.
A member of the Swiss club of
Buenos Aires will lend us his house.
Over the years , this party has
become a very exclusive event.
Excuse me.
Was it really necessary
for her to come with you?
We're used to taking
this sort of trip together.
The clients like her.
Do you think
this is Roland Garros?
Anyway...
Tell me...
Did you know Keys had a flat here?
He never stayed at a hotel.
He had his own flat.
We took him there once
with Francoise. It's in Palermo Chico.
It'd be regrettable
if there were names going around.
I can tell Dante
to take you there.
I hired a second chauffeur, recommended
by the Indian ambassador.
I don't know his real name.
Everybody calls him Dante.
He's a terrible driver,
but he does us some very valuable...
favours.
Puree?
Thank you.
2. THE VISITS
My daughter went to Rosier School.
Is it in Caux? Or Morges?
Rosay Academy? In Rolle.
...but the Hotel Alvear is better located.
And it has all this luxury...
- And in winter, in Gstaad.
- Anyway...
- Anita!
...it's a lovely city.
- You have no idea...
- Do you know Gstaad?
...what this city was like
a few years ago.
We have a chalet in Saanen.
But we're undergoing
a significant decline.
We are neighbours of Lobkovitz's son
It's still one of the best
cities in the world,
but it has lost a great deal.
- My daughter was in class with Franziska.
- Do you know Paris well?
- You know Franziska?
- The cadet? No.
I haven't had time yet.
The military career is very demanding.
- Ah! Are you a soldier?
The prince.
Poor man, so pale.
Now I'm in the import-export business.
My daughter called him "Chambourcy".
...at the moment
especially in the leather sector..
My daughter is terrible!
Excuse me.
Oh! Agapanthus!
Agapanthus. What a nice word!
Ines, do you want
to see the garden?
I'll go with you. Come on.
So?
Is Guido amusing you?
How much do you value
his potential?
Your partner is a very interesting
person, Mrs. Lacrosteguy.
"Partner".
He's very kind to me.
Your French is really admirable,
madam.
All good things are lost,
unfortunately.
How's your daughter?
My daughter?
You were just talking about her
with my wife.
Is she still comfortable
in Switzerland?
Bibi lives in New York,
but now she's here. You'll meet her.
Once again, I appreciate that
you have received me and my wife.
Ines loves travelling.
Your wife is charming.
We have so many acquaintances
in common.
that we could even be cousins.
We have a lovely house
in the heights of Vandoeuvres.
You're cordially invited.
Didn't you know
I don't want to travel anymore?
It has been an honour to receive
your visit all these years, madam.
- If the bank can help you...
- Times are tough now.
Times are tough.
And the departure of
Rene... of Key's, your partner
This is embarrassing for me.
Madam...
On behalf of the Keys Lamar De Wiel
Bank, I apologize.
- Keys' attitude is deplorable...
- No, Mr De Wiel. Come and sit here.
Your partner left
at a very bad time.
Some of the things happening here
these days are scary.
Yes, I understand.
The violence of the extremists
is awful.
I'm talking about something else.
Something much more serious
which has to do with
the upper echelons of power.
You and I are in the spotlight.
We're in the spotlight.
They're chasing us like rabbits.
They're after us.
Rene Keys often reassured me.
He used to travel with me.
I understand.
A horsefly!
Damn bug!
- Is everything alright?
- Yes.
Do you know who I met
playing tennis?
Toribio.
- Really?
- Yes.
- As divine as usual.
- Did he say hello?
Yes, of course. Obviously.
We talked for a while.
He told me he'd resumed
horse training with his father.
They're there.
next to the racecourse.
- Oh good.
- Yes, lovely.
Good thing Harold
is coming only next week.
He's so jealous
he would have made a terrible fuss.
Be careful what you say
in front of our new friends.
Don't give a bad image
of your husband.
Do you know
what he also told me?
Do you remember Perez?
They went to his house
and took everything from him!
They went with three lorries
and even took his horses away, mama.
Mr. De Wiel,
aren't you going to swim?
No, thank you.
Mama, did you hear me?
- They took everything.
- Stop!
My husband never swims.
Thanks.
So glad you came, Mr De Weil.
It's a pleasure.
It's very important for my mother.
When we flew, Rene
would take care of everything.
He would book
the Tuesday flight.
It was wonderful.
Nobody ever asked anything.
Rene knew exactly what to do.
And on the plane,
I would sleep the whole journey
to Geneva.
I was... relaxed. At peace.
After arriving in Geneva,
we would go for a last drink
at a lovely café,
Café Clémence,
right below the cathedral.
Rene liked that gin...
An English gin. Gordon's gin.
It was some kind of ritual,
to celebrate a victory.
I guess I was happy.
We had some games, such as:
when we were getting close
to the customs office,
any customs office, at the airport,
at Cornavin station...
I would start singing a song
and Rene would finish it.
And we would laugh.
It was easy, because he knew
many songs, and I like to sing.
And we would laugh together.
He used to say:
"Custom officers smell fear,
just like dogs,
but they don't suspect
happy people."
Wait.
You can go up now.
Second floor.
Can I turn on the lights?
Don't be long.
He was scared of something.
We don't know, Ines.
So you're telling me he left
all his things. His room was untidy.
He must have left suddenly.
- It's not really his style.
- No.
What's his flat like?
It's a maze.
There are lots of doors.
Did you find anything?
A calendar.
His schedule of meetings?
Scribble.
The calendar mentions a meeting,
right before he left.
On November 20th,
he wrote "Lázaro".
"Lázaro".
Who's that?
No idea.
The same as on the list.
What list?
The one I found
under the leather protector.
It's just like mine,
but with this Lázaro added.
Could he be a client?
Perhaps.
Steady. Steady.
Steady.
Steady.
Steady, my dear.
Don't be afraid.
Steady.
It gets scared of rats
on the ground.
These trees were planted
by my great grandfather
in order to unify
the different parts of the property.
My father took care of them.
He calls them "Les Grands Boulevards".
But little remains today of
Haussmann's greatness of that time.
You must know France perfectly well,
Mr. Padrel-Camon. Right?
I even had the privilege
of taking a nap in Paris, madam.
The black one is hobbling around.
My wife must have come back.
She hardly goes out anymore.
Regrettably,
the situation calls for it.
This country has become
a private hunting ground
for some people at the top.
Augusto!
We're coming.
I'm going.
De Wiel, I want to talk to you
for a minute.
How's your good notary
Blanchard doing?
Wonderfully.
You know he worships you.
Just like his own father did.
- Listen, De Wiel...
- Call me Yvan, please.
On the phone,
you mentioned a solution.
For transport? Of course.
Mr. Decôme.
He's here at the moment
I'm meeting him this week.
What's that Decôme like?
A stand-up guy?
Absolutely stand-up.
He's a former partner
of the bank.
An old man,
a great friend of my father's.
He became fond
of Buenos Aires.
Fine.
Shall we open the account
in your name, sir?
No.
Wait until we decide
how to proceed with this matter.
Tell me, De Wiel...
Keys is not coming back, is he?
I apologize on behalf
of the Keys Lamar De Wiel Bank...
A house like ours takes 200 years
to build its reputation.
Rene Keys doesn't accept
his responsibilities. It's regrettable.
Don't blame Keys.
He's a good man.
Keys knew me well.
He knew perfectly
that my head is not in business.
The disappearance of my daughter
Leopolda took me away from all this.
The two sons I have
are useless.
Always so jealous of Leopolda!
They plan to sell the arable land
and build a country club on the rest.
A country club!
Look at them.
They look like idiots.
Their mother pampers them too much.
Two chubby calves.
They only speculate.
They only think about money.
Dad, come here!
Help yourself.
- What was his wife's name?
- Magdalena.
She's in charge of the Miss Foal
pageant for Tandil's annual feast.
- It's funny.
- Very.
She teaches the girls good manners,
she teaches them to chat.
- Is she "unce"?
- I think she is.
She inherited from her
father a country house in Marbella,
next to the Bismarks.
She's related to a Spanish count,
Salamanca or some such.
We'll have to go
and visit them there.
And what do you think
about the sons?
The youngest is a "boget".
No potential.
The other is trying
to get a place in a ministry.
And him?
He's getting old.
He's staying with us.
- Did you hear about his daughter?
- Yes.
The poor man is devastated.
- Did he tell you about it?
- Hardly.
Magdelena made
a strange comment about Keys.
It's a bit confusing.
We were talking about a minor issue
and I mentioned Keys in passing,
talking about you or our trip here.
She stopped me at once.
She said you seemed
a very good man, very correct,
that she could see it
in your face.
Whispering, she added that Keys was
nothing but a despicable manipulator.
That he was dangerous.
It's only hearsay.
Prudery, Ines.
Augusto may think
just like his wife.
He spoke of Keys as a friend.
And he doesn't seem
to have many friends.
But what did he do, Quinet?
She said "dangerous".
Hello, Bijou!
Fine, fine. And you?
Am I disturbing you?
Aren't you having lunch?
Well! Here it's awfully hot.
Look, I've got a bag with me.
Decôme will take it next week.
Yes, that's right, it's for him.
No, we'll wait to see
how they want to proceed.
Can you do me a small favour?
Check the list of pseudonyms.
See if there's a "Lázaro" somewhere.
That's right. L-A-Z-A-R-O.
Just check
if he's got something with us.
I'll call you back.
Thank you, dear. Bye. Bye.
3. A DUEL
At last! De Wiel!
- Mr. Farrel.
- How are you?
Very well.
My wife.
Have you seen the horses?
What do you think?
They're lovely.
Especially number 5, "Usurper".
Except for its name.
But it's a really lovely horse.
One minute, De Wiel.
No women.
Darling, why don't you go
and bet a bit? On horses.
Gentlemen, excuse me.
De Wiel,
we could go to the fifth floor.
We have a box.
We could discuss some issues there.
Do you have time?
Fine. Let's go.
De Wiel, please help yourself.
You're making me thirsty.
Thanks.
It used to be much easier,
when I bet on me.
Anibal won Nürburgring
with Ferrari twice
and the Brazilian Grand Prix
with Mercedes once.
- Dekerman, have you been served?
- No.
Nacho, can you tell Pataroni
I'll see him later downstairs?
Yes, sir.
Don't leave me alone, Farrell.
Pataroni.
We'll meet later downstairs.
Can't you see
I'm with my Swiss banker? Look.
Nice to meet you.
They told me you have
a very big castle in Geneva.
We have a very big house,
from our family.
You're welcome there.
How many hectares
are we talking about?
Compared to what you're used to,
it's just a small garden.
What did you do
before becoming a private banker?
Well...
My grandfather was a founder
of the Keys Lamar De Wiel Bank.
Consolidated by my father,
of course.
I'd never have guessed that.
Dekerman, please, close the door.
So...
De Wiel.
Tell me what you propose.
You have 5 minutes.
No, no.
I'm joking, De Wiel.
When we worked
with Miradela Motors,
in the USA, we did this
with the people of Mac Kinsey.
They were...
expeditious.
I like that, I value that.
They had three pillars:
the Marines, the church
and themselves.
They're actually friends
of your partner, I think.
Rene Keys
has got many friends.
The management model
I can propose
is very similar to what Keys has.
There may be some small differences
between him and me,
let's say...
in style.
Mr Nazarian is looking for you.
Nazarian...
He was with the minister.
I forgot.
De Wiel, I'm leaving you
with my lawyer,
to sort everything out.
I'm leaving.
When are you going back
to Geneva?
I have a few days left.
Okay, I'll see you
before you leave. Bye.
I'll go with you.
Us too?
The military are
a bit restless lately.
Listen.
It's nothing personal.
Don't torture yourself. The decision
had already been made.
Keys and Farrell were very close.
I think Farrell
has shit his pants too.
He worshipped your friend,
like the drug addict
who sucks the dealer's cock.
I'll keep you posted.
"God's Fervour" finished seventh.
What a pity.
How's Anibal and his elephants?
Farrell is leaving the bank.
Are you sure?
Did he tell you why?
He doesn't have to.
- And what are you going to do?
- What am I going to do?
Dekerman says Farrell had made
the decision long before we arrived.
Farrell has got "two yolks".
He's older than you, and he
dresses like he was a law student.
Can't you see he's a "deusse"?
Those people think
they can buy anything.
The new generation's aggressive.
That's what they're asked.
Enough, Ines!
Your father was right.
Fear makes you mediocre.
How are you my friend?
You look pale.
Decôme...
Excuse me. I'm exhausted.
Are you sure you're okay?
Have some sugar. An orange juice.
No, I'm fine.
You were telling me
about the sale.
Yes. The minister couldn't refuse
the purchase offer.
This electric company was
a thorn in Bern's side.
We must admit that Credit Suisse
was able to negotiate really well.
What was
their representative's name?
Lutz. A good Swiss,
from Zug.
He's staying at the Sheraton
with Lombier's son.
Between you and me:
since credit banks started sailing
in the same waters as we do,
a real war of greed has broken out.
It's not the same world
we knew with your father, Yvan...
Regrettably, I agree.
Anyway... Fydmer is delighted
with the finance minister's attitude.
In fact, we will meet at Fydmer's
on the 20th, won't we?
oh, no. I'm returning the day after
tomorrow. Ludivine is getting married.
Congratulations!
Do we know the lucky man?
A Chalignac.
The poor devil is not very bright,
but he seems to be
a hard-working lad, anyway.
- Ah, here it is!
- My secretary has been warned.
I'm grateful
you took care of the transport.
It's only natural, son.
I'm happy to help.
By the way,
you look great.
And you? How do you feel here?
It must be different
from Geneva and Paris.
Herman Cortes must have also felt a
bit disoriented when he disembarked.
I've got an appointment
in an important club in a little while.
Really? Which one?
The Circle of Arms.
Act as simple as you can,
my dear.
You have to tug
those people's heartstrings.
Have you seen the inflation?
And not only that.
Here people constantly live in fear
of what may happen tomorrow.
The Circle of Arms. That's good.
The cream of the junta meets
there. Be alert all the same, son.
It's been a pleasure seeing you.
Shall I help you?
No.
Give Ines my regards.
Of course.
A client has invited her
to dinner tonight
Very well. You are going fast,
my friend. That's great.
As for Keys...
It's not a comfortable situation.
Your father would never have
allowed such indolence. No offence.
People behave differently now,
as you said.
This will not benefit you.
Keys was brilliant.
Probably one of the best among us.
But so much exuberance was toxic.
After spending so much time here,
his methods became...
problematic.
There are dreadful...
rumours.
Someone trustworthy
saw Keys with certain people...
beasts.
We all have a breaking point,
I guess.
Keys has completely lost his mind.
What a waste.
So much talent, and such a fall.
Welcome to the Circle of Arms,
Mr. De Wiel.
If you want the bar, it's
at the back of the main room.
- Thanks.
- You're welcome.
Good evening.
You must be the famous Swiss.
I didn't know I was so famous.
Water, please.
Look who's arrived.
His holiness Tatoski.
Excuse me.
Mr. De Wiel?
It's so nice to meet you, my friend.
So nice!
The pleasure is mine, Monsignor.
- Inchauspe.
- Yvan De Wiel.
- Captain Peraltchuk. Nice to meet you.
- Yvan De Wiel.
- Ambassador Damestoy.
- Yvan De Wiel.
Garrel.
Nice to meet you.
Amadeo Casten.
- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.
Adolfo Nelson.
- Where are you from?
- Geneva.
Borges.
Sure.
Geneva is Borges' favourite city.
- Do you know why Borges likes
Geneva so much?
Because it's a city
that hasn't changed.
So, when he goes there,
wherever he is, he can recognise...
Yesterday I had lunch
with a colleague of yours.
Lutz, from the Credit Suisse.
Really?
Yes.
You're really tough for business.
We don't exactly share
the same line of business.
What do you mean?
Aren't you a banker too?
Rogelio,
you're offending Mr. De Wiel.
Mr. De Wiel belongs
to private banking.
It's different
to commercial banking.
It's like comparing an airliner
to a private jet.
Gentlemen, our friend here
is a man of the world.
He comes from a lineage.
However,
a commercial banker is nothing
but a mere slave to his bank.
Look, with all respect.
after dealing with the Swiss for a while,
you'll realise who's really a slave.
- You see how things are getting!
- You sure you wanna get into this?
He didn't look like a slave.
Don't listen to them, Yvan.
They're like children.
Mr. Die Wiel is a great banker.
He's the partner of our friend,
Rene Keys.
Shall we take a walk
around the circle?
Ruben, be nice.
Take him on the guided tour.
The creation of the Circle of Arms
took place thanks to 78 gentlemen,
all of them amateur fencers,
at a time when duels were rife.
The main initiative came
from Mariano Paunero,
son of the general
Wenceslao Paunero,
a colossus
of the War of the Triple Alliance
and the liberator of Corrientes.
The circle had among its members
some of the greatest men
of the nation:
Carlos Pellegrini,
Julio Argentina Roca,
both Uriburus, Manuel Quintana
Figueroa Alcorta...
to name some of the presidents
of the republic.
As for illustrious visitors,
we can mention Anatole France,
the Duke of Windsor.
Unfortunately,
nowadays the fencing piste
has been replaced
by a squash court
and a sauna...
He's a patriot!
Do you see how much he knows?
He's something of an institution
in the Circle.
Adolfo!
- Come here.
- Yes.
Excuse me.
The city was in chaos, my friend.
Since then we're
going through a purification phase.
Now we must re-educate
all the young people.
But,
unfortunately there are
some unrecoverable elements.
Parasites must be eradicated.
even in the best of families,
don't you agree?
Yes.
You're different to Keys.
- Keys has probably got less...
- You're...
...more reasonable, humbler.
He said we were all murderers.
Have you had dinner yet?
Let's go to the bridge room.
Let's buy Hoffman-Laroche.
The stocks are at 82.75.
Hoffmann-Laroche.
Increased on average.
Order 200.
- Very well. Limited?
- Unlimited.
Limiting it to a week
would provide more guarantees.
It's not necessary.
Caterpillar, buy. They're up 700.
You know and I know
they're expensive.
You have a call, Monsignor.
- Who is it?
- Captain Grossini.
Tell him to call again later.
- Care for a drink?
- No, thanks.
Here they have that dry gin,
Gordon's.
Keys drank it.
He said it was the best of them all.
Okay, a gin.
Listen, my friend...
Uganda.
What do you know about that?
The coup came out of nowhere.
Nobody thought
Obote would come back.
Uganda?
Indeed.
He was finished.
The schilling is very fragile.
Let's open a Forex contract.
The Forex?
Monsignor,
the Forex is a particularly
complex operation.
And of high risk.
"Let's be greedy
when others are prudent."
Keys used to say that.
How much are you thinking about?
1.5 million.
I want to be honest with you.
I think there's
a very high possibility
that you will lose
the money you invest there.
We have no interest
in operating
in the currency market.
It's a totally unpredictable market.
War is won on the front.
It took a lot to convince him too.
Did Keys operate in the Forex?
Have you already done it with him?
Pastimes are rare
in these turbulent times.
Your predecessor knew
how to be exceptionally generous.
As far as he could be.
You...
Did Keys
inform you of the reasons
for his sudden
departure?
Anyone has the right to get scared.
Even the best of them.
Do you know a certain
"Lázaro"?
Lázaro?
That was probably
too much for Keys.
Sure. Anyone can get scared
with Lázaro.
We're talking about serious business.
I don't want to push you, but...
If I were you...
You're on a trip,
and trips are usually entertaining.
Now the country needs
people like you.
Brave people.
We mustn't forget we had to go out
and clean the streets.
We live in difficult times.
Dark times.
4. THE GALA
We also say to do "condois".
To do "condois"?
My husband does it very easily.
It means "pretending you
haven't seen anything".
I love dialects!
My husband and I use it, some cousins,
the world of private banking.
It's a limited dialect.
And the other one...
"Cousin Arthur"?
No, "play cousin Antoine".
For example,
I see your partner
among the guests.
We're pretty far away. I see him
but he hasn't seen me yet.
I have the possibility
of ignoring him.
For whatever reason,
I prefer not to say hello to him.
I don't meet his eye. I played
"cousin Antoine". It's very practical.
You're brilliant!
One more, my dear!
"Play the monkey
with a golden mouth".
Play the innocent.
I like this one.
"To have two yolks".
When someone cannot be trusted.
we say that he has two yolks.
And...
"Azor".
"Azor"?
"Be quiet".
"Careful what you say".
Yvan!
Are you alone?
Momentarily.
Good.
Is Ines having fun?
I think so.
Mrs. Urzue Talaman!
Welcome!
Yvan De Wiel.
My cousin's husband.
Nice to meet you.
- Your first time in Argentina?
- Yes, the first time.
You must see the Rio de la Plata.
It looks like an ocean!
Of course.
A great ancient fortune...
went broke.
A great
radio drama actress.
Lombier is here.
With Lutz. Have you seen them?
From afar.
Mr. Padel-Camon.
Your husband is a gem.
An honest man.
He loves you, my dear.
You support him a lot, don't you?
As one of my close friends says,
My husband and I are one
and the same person:
Him.
I get so bored...
You have no idea how much.
It's a divine punishment.
Magdalena? Good evening.
You've made a mistake.
I'm not Magdalena.
I'm her sister.
Alicia Domecq. Nice to meet you.
I'm sorry. You're so alike.
It's amazing.
Don't worry, I'm used to it.
A little less now,
since I don't live here anymore.
And where do you live?
Paris.
And Marbella, Madrid...
We have a small herd. Bulls.
- The party is livening up, De Wiel.
- Yes.
- It's a lovely party.
- Yes, lovely.
There's a question they must be
asking you a lot.
What do you think
of Argentinian meat?
Is it better or worse
than others?
It's as good as any other, isn't it?
It's excellent.
Well, De Wiel.
Open the account in the name
of my daughter, Leopolda.
Sir...
Legally, the holder cannot be
an absent person.
I mean,
it has to be
someone who can sign.
But she has to be able
to dispose of her money,
in case she reappears.
It's crazy!
What a shitty country!
In such particular cases,
the bank makes available
transfer accounts.
That could solve the problem.
Fine, but don't let
my wife and sons know.
My sister leads a life
that's very different to mine.
Poor her,
they were very dark times.
When his daughter Leopolda
disappeared,
Augusto was on some land
in the south of the country.
Augusto became aggressive with
his people. He was mad with grief.
Leopolda was his darling daughter.
He had a lot of expectations for her.
He knew she was a member
of a political group
and they argued a lot about that,
but Leopolda was stubborn.
Like her father.
Augusto doesn't tolerate
any weakness, you know.
Oh, De Wiel!
- So nice to see you.
- Mr. Dekerman.
I like you.
Your colleague, though,
was a fanatic.
- Did you cross Farrell?
- No.
Do you want me to tell you?
The whims of people like Farrell
are trying my patience.
I'm not as dedicated
as some of you.
Farrell is not a bad guy.
Ambition is his problem.
Now he wants to belong
to high society.
To be a politician. An idiot.
Besides, he's paranoid.
Yvan!
A little meeting.
You might have fun.
Gentlemen.
Yvan de Wiel.
From the Keys Lamar De Wiel Bank.
He's part of the family.
Lutz, go on.
Excellent. Shall we start?
But not now.
9th of July.
We'll organise them a nice parade.
That's very good,
it's a good possibility.
- Salati has to get in there.
- Surely.
So Yvan...
Are you sightseeing?
I won't bother you any longer.
A honeymoon
is consummated in private.
It seems that Keys
left everything incomplete.
He must have left you
a huge schedule.
Do you listen
behind doors, Guy?
I don't even have to.
But tell me:
it seems Keys hit the mark.
"El Dorado! At last!" Right?
What did they call it?
"Lázaro"?
Are you interested?
We don't go there, you know.
We don't need to stoop to that.
If you want to enjoy
a decent swimming pool,
I'm at the Sheraton
until the 10th.
You're very kind, Guy.
Please, Yvan.
- Take care.
- You too.
Keys is ahead of me.
He's always ahead of me.
He's irreplaceable.
Quinet...
They miss him, Ines.
He sold his soul for them.
He was brilliant.
I'll end up humiliated.
On the contrary, Yvan.
You're going to get
where Keys never got.
You just need to keep quiet.
5. LÁZARO
LÁZARO ISLAND
MILITARY ZONE
Yvan De Wiel?
Manchado?
He went to get the inventory.
He's on his way.
The 603 is arriving, with two units.
Manchado is with them.
We'll be right back.
They're thoroughbred racehorses.
Section 4:
1,826 suitcases,
11,132 plastic combs,
658 electric shavers,
5,674 metal and plastic glasses,
178 blenders,
2,784 refrigerators,
68 old kerosene stoves,
234 table fans,
674 sewing machines,
1,435 black and white televisions,
65 colour televisions.
Section 5:
a Chevrolet pick-up model 1968...
The cars aren't here.
They're at the warehouse.
And why didn't you tell me?
Section 6:
1 French silver tea service,
1 wall clock,
probably from the 19th century,
3 Persian wool carpets,
hand-woven,
16 French chandeliers,
14,876 Dupont lighters,
1 Mauser rifle,
from the Paraguayan War,
9 silver and gold creole knives,
1 old edition
of "Don Quixote of la Mancha",
1 Bible from 1400
written in Latin, restored,
1 bilingual dictionary of 7,000 pages,
1 Santos Hernandez guitar,
dated 1924,
1 Francisco Simplicio guitar,
dated 1927, not in good condition.
Section 8:
- A capybara leather jacket.
- This isn't here, either.
Section 9:
An offset printing machine
model 130,
a double craft Rotaprint,
a standing stapler,
400 fruit baskets,
1,007 synthetic fabric rugs,
657 portable record players
and 7,467 leather belts.
Why are the leather belts here?
This is a 1960 Alfa Romeo.
A very good car.
In very good condition.
Very good.
This one, we had to paint it.
We had some issues.
And you can show
the property titles, I guess.
Yes. Yes, of course.
Very impressive.
Very good, gentlemen.
We're not an auction house.
But we can adapt
when it's worth it.
Should we reach an agreement,
we can coordinate
the transport of the goods
you'd like to take out
of the country.
In Geneva there are companies
that specialise in such movements,
and which are particularly discreet.
As for things
that should be sold here,
we can also supervise,
if necessary.
- But I don't think it's the most advisable.
- No!
So we are in agreement.
We'd take care
of managing the sale proceeds.
We only work with commissions.
That's to say, a percentage
of the deposited money.
In general, that commission
ranges from 2 to 3%.
In this case,
given the characteristics of the business,
we should raise that amount.
I'd say...
...5%
Okay.
Do we have any idea
of the inventory value?
From what I've seen,
off the top of my head...
I think it's near 600 million.
Very good. Very good.
And do we have to sign anything?
Not yet.
Okay. Very good.
Nice to meet you, Mr. De Wiel.
It's been a pleasure, colonel.