La Traviata (2009) - full transcript

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It's long past the time you were invited,
you're late

we were gambling at flora's
and the hours flew by

flora, my dear friends, the evening

will be gayer now you're here

the cup that cheers...

- Can you enjoy yourself?
- 1 mean to

I trust pleasure
to soothe my misfortunes

yes, let life be filled with joy

my dear, you have another admirer:
Alfredo germont

friends such as he are few



thank you, viscount, for this gift

my dear Alfredo!

How are you, Marquis?

Here friendship and pleasure
go hand in hand

is everything ready?

Friends, be seated

let's relax and enjoy the party

it's true:
Wine banishes our hidden cares

Let's relax and enjoy the party

- Alfredo thinks of you constantly
- Are you joking?

When you were ll
he came every day to ask after you

- stop it. I am nothing to him
- I'm serious

is it true? I can't imagine why

- yes, it's true
- Then I'm grateful



you never did as much for me, baron

I've only known you for a year

and he only a few minutes

you should have kept quiet

- I find that young man disagreeable
- Well, I think he's charming

- are you going to remain silent?
- Our hostess must draw him out

- like hebe, I'll pour the wine
- May you have her immortality

raise your glasses

baron, can't you give us an address,
a few words?

You, then - yes, a toast

- inspiration has left me
- Is this not your forte”?

Would it please you?

Yes - yes?

You put heart into me

listen, now

listen to the poet

Let us drink
from cups adorned by beauty

let the fleeting moment
rejoice in pleasure

let us drink in the sweetness
that love arouses

for a glance
has conquered our hearts

as we drink we bring warmth
to the kisses of love

I shall share my days of happiness
in your company

in this world all is folly
that is not pleasure

the pleasures of love are fleeting

like flowers, they cannot be enjoyed
when they are dead

let us drink
while a seductive voice draws us on

wine, song and laughter
brighten the night hours

may the dawn find us
in this paradise

- life lies in pleasure
- When you are not in love

- I know nothing of that
- Yet such is my fate

wine, song and laughter
brighten the night hours

may the dawn find us
in this paradise

- What's that?
- Would you like to dance now?

A charming idea, we all accept

everyone... this way...

Oh!

- What's wrong?
- It's nothing...

- What's upset you?
- Let's goin

- oh, heavens!
- Again!

- Are you in pain?
- Heavens! What's the matter?

A moment of faintness.
Please go ahead

I'll join you

if you say so

How pale I am

still here?

- Has your faintness passed?
- I feel better

you'll kill yourself if you carry on
you should take more care

how could 1?

If you were mine,
I'd watch over you every day

what are you saying?
No one looks after me

because no one in the world
loves you...

- No one?
- ..Except for me

how true, I had forgotten
that great passion!

You're laughing
have you no heart?

A heart? Yes, perhaps...

Why do you ask?

If you had,
you wouldn't make fun of me

- are you serious?
- I'm being honest

have you loved me for long?

Yes, for a year

like an otherworldly vision,
you appeared, one happy day

Since that day I've lived for love

The love that is the heartbeat
of the universe

Mysterious, exalted,
both pleasure and pain

If that's true, keep away from me,
since I can only offer friendship

I cannot love,
or endure heroic passion

I am simple and straightforward
you must look for someone else

you'll have no trouble forgetting me

What the devil are you up to?

- Making merry
- Fine, stay there

no more talk of love
do you promise?

- I'll do as you say, and go now
- Must you?

Take this flower - why?

To bring it back

- when?
- When it has faded

- tomorrow?
- Very well, tomorrow

what happiness!

Do you still say you love me?

I love you so much

- Are you leaving?
- Ll am

- farewell
- I desire nothing more

It is daybreak and we must leave

thank you, madam,
for such a splendid party

The town is still revelling.
Pleasure rolls on its way

in slumber we'll replenish
the zest for further joys

How strange...
His words have stayed in my heart

Would it be a mistake
to fall in love?

What is it I really feel?

No man has ever yet
touched my heart

to love and be loved
is a joy I've never known

can I refuse it for the empty pleasures
of the way I live?

Perhaps he's the one my solitary heart
liked to imagine in all his mystery

Modest and vigilant,
he came here when I was ill

he caused another fever,
waking me to love

The love that is the heartbeat
of the universe

Mysterious, exalted,
both pleasure and pain

It's madness! It's empty delirium!

A poor woman...

Alone, abandoned to this
teeming desert called Paris

what can I hope for?

What should I do?

Enjoy myself, then perish
in the whirlpool of pleasure

I must always be free,
rushing from pleasure to pleasure

I want my life to follow
the path of enjoyment

as each day dawns, as each day dies

gaily I turn to the new delights
that make my spirit soar

Love is the pulse

of the whole world

yes! Love!

Mysterious, exalted

both pleasure and pain

I can't enjoy life away from her

it's three months since violetta
left her easy life for me

those grand parties where everyone
was a slave to her beauty

In these lovely surroundings
she has forgotten it all for me

with her I feel reborn.
The breath of love has restored me

I've forgotten the past
because of her happiness

She has tempered
my eager, youthful passion

with her smiling, gentle love

since the day she said,
"I want to live faithfully with you"

I've forgotten the world
and almost feel I live in heaven

- Annina, where have you been?
- To Paris

- who sent you?
- The mistress

why?

To sell the coach and horses
and all her other things

- what's this?
- It's expensive living here

- why have you said nothing?
- I was sworn to silence

- how much do we need?
- One thousand Louis

go now. I'll go to Paris myself

say nothing to your mistress

I can still make amends

I am so ashamed
at how mistaken I've been

but now the truth
has roused me from my dream

for a little while be calm in my breast,
o cry of honour

in me you shall have a sure avenger

I shall wash away this infamy

- Where is Alfredo?
- On his way to Paris

- when will he be back?
- Before dark, he said to tell you

how strange

this is for you - very well

I'm expecting a businessman

show him in as soon as he arrives

flora has found out where I am.
She's invited me to a dance tonight

she'll wait in vain

- a gentleman has arrived
- The one I'm expecting

- Mademoiselle valéry?
- Yes?

- I am Alfredo's father
- You are?

Father of that reckless boy
who risks ruin over you

I am a lady and in my own home

allow me to leave you,
more for your sake than for mine

such manners!

- However...
- You have been misled

he intends to give you all he owns

he hasn't tried to yet:
I would refuse

but all this luxury?

No one else knows this...
But you shall know the truth

I see... do you mean to sell
everything you have?

Then your past is a reproach to you

the past is over

I love Alfredo now

god has wiped out the past:
He knows of my repentance

- Fine sentiments indeed
- How kind that sounds

I have a greater sacrifice
to ask of you

please don't go on.
It must be something terrible

I knew something would happen...
I was too happy

Alfredo's father

pleads on behalf of his two children

two children?

Yes

God gave me a daughter,
as pure as an angel

if Alfredo refuses
to come home to his family

the man she loves and who loves her

the one whose wife she was to be

will break the chain
that was to bind them in their happiness

please don't allow her love
to be turned into tears

Surely you won't harden your heart
against my request

I see: You want me
to leave Alfredo for a while

it would be hard for me, but...

- That's not what I'm asking
- What more can I offer?

It's not enough

you want me to leave him forever?

You must - no, never!

You don't understand
how much I love him

I have no friends or relations,
no one else in the world

Alfredo has promised
to be everything to me

you also don't know that I'm dying

the end is quite near

leave Alfredo?

It would be such torment

I would rather die

It's a great sacrifice

but please hear me out

you are young and beautiful

but in time...

Please stop: I do understand,
but it is impossible for me

He is the only one I love

perhaps... but men can be fickle

oh, heavens!

When time has faded your charms

He may become bored with you.
What will happen then?

You will have no peace,
however great your affection

Because your union
has not been blessed by god

It's true!

Put aside this tempting dream

Be my family's guardian angel

Violetta, please, there is still time

young woman, it is god who has
inspired me to speak this way

So a fallen woman
has no hope of salvation

However forgiving god may be,
man will never relent

Tell your daughter,
so lovely and pure

That there is a victim of misfortune

Who had one hope of happiness

She sacrificed it for her
and now she will die

Let your tears flow

I know I am asking
for an immense sacrifice

I share your pain

be strong,
your heart will stand firm

- What must I do?
- Tell him you don't love him

he won't believe me

- then leave him
- He'll follow me

then...

Embrace me as your daughter -
that will give me strength

You'll have him back soon,
but unhappy beyond words

he will need your comfort

- what are you going to do?
- If you knew, you'd try to stop me

what can I do in return
for such generosity?

I am going to die,
but I don't want him to curse my memory

someone must tell him
how much I have suffered

no, you must live and be happy

heaven will have pity on your tears

he must know that I sacrificed a love

that will be his until I die

You will be rewarded
for sacrificing your love

and in days to come you will be proud
of so great a love

Someone's coming.
You must go now

- I am full of gratitude
- Go now

perhaps we'll never meet again

be happy

farewell!

God give me strength

- You called me?
- Yes. Deliver this in person

- oh!
- Say nothing, go quickly

Now to write to him

What shall I say to him?
Where will I find the courage?

- What are you doing?
- Nothing

- you were writing?
- Yes... no

- who were you writing to?
- To you

give me the letter - not yet

- I'm sorry, I'm preoccupied
- Why?

- My father has been here
- Did you see him?

No, he left an angry letter...
But I still expect him

he'll fall in love with you
when he meets you

don't let him see me.
You calm him down

I'll throw myself at his feet.
He won't want to part us then

we shall be happy, because
you love me... you do, don't you?

So very much

but why are you crying?

I couldn't stop my tears
but I'm calm now

see, I'm smiling

I'll be there, among the flowers...
Always close to you

Love me, Alfredo

love me as much as I love you

Farewell!

She lives only for my love

It's late. Perhaps my father
won't come today

madame has gone.
There was a carriage waiting

it's on its way to Paris now.
Annina went on ahead

- I know, don't worry
- What can it mean?

Perhaps she's selling more things:
Annina will stop her

there's someone in the garden.
Who's there?

- Monsieur germont...
- Yes

a lady in a carriage gave me
this letter for you

From violetta...
Why am I so apprehensive?

Perhaps I'm to join her

I'm worried... oh, heaven!

Be strong

"Alfredo, by the time
you read this..."

My father!

My son, your pain is great

come home: Be my pride and joy again

Who has made you forget
the land and sea of provence?

What took you away
from your blazing native sunshine?

Remember how happy
you were there

you will find peace there
once again

God led me here to you

You don't know how much
your old father has suffered

While you were away,
his home has been desolate

Now that I have found you again,
my hopes have been fulfilled

if you still have a sense of honour...
If I have really found you again...

Then god has heard my prayers

Have you nothing to say
to your loving father?

My heart is in turmoil.
Leave me alone

- leave you?
- I want revenge

hurry, we must be on our way

it was baron douphol

- are you listening?
- No!

Have I found you in vain?

I won't reproach you.
We'll forget about the past

love is my guide
and it forgives everything

your family will rejoice

don't deny them their happiness

come home and console your father
and your sister

She's at flora's party.
I'll go to avenge this insult

what's that you say? Stop!

The viscount is bringing
some guests in costume

I've invited violetta and Alfredo

haven't you heard?
They've separated

- is it true?
- She's coming with the baron

I saw them only yesterday.
They seemed so happy

hush! Can you hear?
Our friends have arrived

We read the future in your palm

we can see everything in the stars

we can tell what the future holds

Let's see

You have a number of rivals, madam

Marquis, you're hardly a model of fidelity

still flirting? I'll make you pay

what do you mean?
It's an utter falsehood!

A leopard never changes his spots

my dear Marquis,
you'll be sorry if it's true

Let's draw a veil over the past

what's done is done.
Look to the future

We are matadors from Madrid,
heroes of the bullring

we've come to Paris
to enjoy the carnival

we'll tell you a story about
what sort of lovers we are

yes, yes, you fine men, tell us!
We are eager to hear you!

Then listen!

Piquillo was a brave matador
from biscay

with a strong arm and a keen gaze,
he was master of the bullring

he fell madly in love
with a girl from andalusia

but this is what she said to him...

"I want to see you kill five bulls
in a single day

"if you do, I'll give you
my hand and my heart"

the matador said yes,
and set off for the bullfight

he strewed the arena with five bulls

Bravo to the matador,
who showed his daring

this was how he proved his love

amid the applause,
he returned to his sweetheart

he took the coveted prize
into the arms of love

this is how matadors win the ladies' hearts

here we're more restrained
and happy just to flirt

yes, let's try our fortune

clear a space for the gamblers

- Alfredo, it's you
- Yes, my friends

- and violetta?
- I don't know

how casual! Bravo!

Now, let's have a game!

- I'm glad you've come
- I couldn't resist the invitation

I'm pleased you've come as well, baron

- germont is here, do you see him?
- Heavens, it's true

don't say a word to him.
Not a word

not a word!

I was foolish to come.
God, have pity on me

sit here with me,
tell me your news

a four - you win again

lucky at cards, unlucky in love

he keeps on winning

I'll win tonight and take it all
to enjoy in the country

- alone”?
- No

with someone who used to be with me,
but then ran away

- dear god!
- Show her some pity

- monsieur!
- Contain yourself or I'll leave

baron, did you address me?

You're having such luck,
I'm tempted to join the game

then I accept your challenge

I feel I could die

god, have pity on me

a hundred Louis on the right

and the same on the left

an Ace... a Jack... you win

- you'll double?
- Double it is

- a four... a seven
- Still winning

the victory is mine

luck is on Alfredo's side

the baron will pay
for your house in the country

- shall we continue?
- Supper is served

let's go - let's go

If you'd like to continue...

Not now

- the return match will come later
- You choose the game

let's follow our friends...
Later

I'll be at your service

let's go!

I've asked him to meet me.
Will he? Will he listen?

He'll come. His hatred
is stronger than my words

What do you want?

Leave this place.
You're in danger

I understand:
You think me a coward?

- No, never!
- What are you afraid of?

- The baron
- It's life and death between us

if 1 kill him

you'll lose your lover
and protector at a single blow

- is that what's frightening you?
- What if he kills you?

That's the only thought
that puts the fear of death into me

- me? What's that to you?
- Please leave at once

I'll go if you promise to follow me

- no! Never!
- No, never!

Go, you are wicked!
Forget me, I have no honour

leave me! I've sworn
that I would leave you

- to whom? Who made you?
- Someone who had every right

- baron douphol?
- Yes!

Then you love him?

Very well, I love him

everyone, come here

you called us? What is it?

Do you know this woman?

You mean violetta?

Do you know what she has done?

- Oh, don't!
- No

This woman spent all she had on me

like a coward I blindly accepted it all

but there's still time
to wash away the stain

I call you all to witness

That I have now paid her back

what you have done is shameful!
To strike down a tender heart that way

you have insulted a woman!
Go! Get out, you revolt us

A man who offends a woman,
even in anger

merits nothing but scorn

where is my son?
I don't see him here

you're not Alfredo

What have I done? I am ashamed

jealous madness, love deceived,
ravaged my soul, destroyed my reason

she'll never forgive me

I couldn't run away from her.
My anger drove me here

now that I've spent my anger,
I'm filled with remorse

alone I know the true devotion
this poor girl hides within her breast

I know her faithful heart

that's vowed so cruelly to silence

Alfredo, how should you understand

All the love that's in my heart?

Though you repay me with contempt

You don't know that I have proved my love

what have I done?
I am so ashamed

the day will come

When you will understand

May god spare you then from remorse

Even in death I shall still love you

Annina?

- Did you call?
- Were you asleep? Poor you

- yes, I'm sorry
- Give me a sip of water

- Look outside: Is it morning?
- It's seven o'clock

let some light in

Doctor grenvil

what a true friend.
I want to get up. Help me

So kind, to think of me so early

how do you feel?

My body is in pain
but my soul is at peace

a priest called to comfort me

religion consoles those who suffer

- and last night?
- I slept peacefully

that's a good sign:
You'll soon be well again

doctors are allowed to lie out of pity

- goodbye... until later
- Don't forget me

How is she?

She has only a few hours left

- Take heart now
- Isn't today a holiday?

Paris is going wild.
It's carnival

god knows how many are suffering
while others rejoice

how much money is left?

Twenty Louis

take half, and give it to the poor

- that leaves you almost nothing
- It will be enough

- see if there are any letters
- What about you?

I'll be all right,
but don't be too long

"You kept your promise.
The duel took place

"the baron was wounded
but is getting better

"Alfredo is abroad. I've told him myself
about your sacrifice

"he is coming to you for forgiveness:
I shall come too

"take care of yourself.
You deserve a better future

"giorgio germont"

it's too late

I wait and wait
but they never come

how I have changed.
Yet the doctor tells me to hope

but with this disease
there is no hope

Farewell to the happy dreams
of the past

The colour has gone from my cheeks

I don't even have Alfredo's love

To comfort and sustain my tired heart

Look kindly on this fallen woman, lord

take her to you and forgive her

Everything is at an end

Soon joy and grief alike will be over

the grave marks the end for everyone

Neither tears nor flowers
will fall on my grave

There will be no cross
with my name

Look kindly on this fallen woman, lord.
Take her to you and forgive her

Everything is at an end

Make way for the quadruped
lord of the feast

his head is wreathed
with flowers and vine leaves

make way for the gentlest
of all horned beasts

greet him with horns and pipes

people of Paris, give way
to the fatted ox's triumph

not Asia nor Africa ever saw a finer

he's the pride and boast of every butcher

lively masqueraders, crazy young boys

hail him, all of you, with music and song!

People of Paris, give way
to the fatted ox's triumph

- Mistress...
- What is it?

Do you really feel better today?

- Yes, but why?
- You promise to stay calm?

What are you trying to tell me?

Prepare yourself
for a happy surprise

- a surprise?
- Yes, madame

you've seen Alfredo, he's back!

- Alfredo, beloved!
- Oh, my violetta! Oh, what joy!

I was wrong. Now I understand

at last you've come back to me

I couldn't live without you any longer

since I am still alive,
you see that grief cannot kill

forget your grief.
Forgive me and my father

forgive you? I am the guilty one,
but only because of love

no man or demon
could take me from you now

We'll leave Paris, my darling,
and spend our lives together

You'll be repaid for your suffering.
Your health will bloom again

You will be my breath and my light.
The future will smile on us

We'll leave Paris, my darling,
and spend our lives together

You'll be repaid for your suffering.
My health will bloom again

You will be my breath and my light.
The future will smile on us

Let's go to a church
and give thanks for your return

you're very pale

it's nothing! The excitement
upset my sad heart

god in heaven! Violettal

it's only the illness,
a moment of weakness

I'm strong again.
See, I'm smiling

how cruel fate is!

It was nothing.
Annina, bring me my dress

now? Wait a moment

no, I want to go out

Oh, heaven! I can't!

To see her like this!
Go for the doctor

tell him Alfredo's back.
Tell him I want to live again

But if you haven't saved me
by coming back

Then no one on earth can

God in heaven!
That I should die so young

after so much suffering!

To die so near the dawn
after the long night of tears!

It was only an illusion,
my hope and my belief!

My heart, so long believing,
was constant in vain!

Breath of my life
and beating of my heart

my tears should flow with yours

but I need you to be
stronger than ever

don't close your heart to hope

- calm yourself, violetta
- Oh, Alfredo

- your sadness is worse to me than death
- How sad an ending to our love and my life

Ah, violettal - you, monsieur?

- Father!
- You haven't forgotten me?

To fulfil my promise, I've come
to embrace you as my daughter

most generous girl!

You've come too late:
Yet I'm grateful

see, doctor, I'm dying in the arms
of my only friends

what do you mean?

So she really is dying

do you see her, father?

Don't torment me.
I'm already filled with remorse

her every word is like a blow

I'm a foolish old man: Only now
do I see the harm that I've done

come closer

listen, my beloved Alfredo

Take this picture
of me in days gone by

May it remind you
of the woman who loved you so

Don't talk of dying.
You must live

god didn't bring me here
to break my heart

If a chaste young woman
in the flower of her youth

Gives you her heart,
marry her: I want you to

Show her this picture and tell her

it is a gift from someone
who is praying for you both in heaven

Death cannot take you

from me so soon!

Live, or a single coffin
shall enclose me with you!

How strange

what?

The pain has stopped

I feel my strength returning

I am coming back to life

oh, joy!

She is dead!

Oh, my grief!

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