Mistress (1976) - full transcript

MISTRESS

- Have you seen Mario?
- He's at the back I think

- So you do hang out here
- I said I did

I was going to your home, then I
remembered you said you used this cafe

So you made it to Paris. And Pierrot?

He couldn't get out of bed

I'm starting as a gardener
in September

- You found a job?
- My father...

- What are you doing?
- I'm hard at work

Working with books?

It's a great job. Really classy



- And it pays?
- Yes, it's great

Could you put me up for a few days
until I find a room?

No problem. My place is nothing fancy,
I warn you

Strange, you and I together

What will you do until September?

I don't think anyone's in

- Let's go
- I want to get the name

- What's the notebook for?
- Let me handle this, trust me

I'm organised

- We're from a publishing house
- Books on the fine arts

Bugger your arts!

Good morning, Madame.
Would you be...

Sorry, I made a mistake

Art books, Madame?



It's best to say you made a mistake

I like to see what's behind
all those walls

It's an adventure to look around houses

You never get beyond the door.
'A mistake'

I'd like to meet someone for once

You take the top, I'll take the bottom

- What do I see?
- Fourth floor is shut up

Let's work fast. I've had it with
encyclopaedias for today

We're salesmen for art books

Classics, you know. Here's Titian...

I'm too busy. Not interested

You haven't even looked at them

Come in

This way

Hurry!

Stop it, and I'll buy all your books

Quick, where's the stopcock?

Under the kitchen sink

A towel or something,
that might stop it

But these are clean towels

I think we've done it

Bravo! You're an expert,
I could kiss you

You ought to warn the people below

The woman who lives there
is away on the Riviera

I'll write to her

Hear that? The woman below is away

- Lucky her
- Us, too

I'll have no part in that

You're sure she's away?

On the Riviera. If someone comes,
we've lost our keys

Worthless stuff

All junk, but I'm taking something

- Quick, there's a man in there
- Wait. Don't panic

Stay, Texas!

Careful, he's trained to kill

You again

Texas is jumpy tonight

Well, aren't you ashamed?

Stay there

I'll be with you in a moment

Sorry, but I can't trust you

- How are you this evening?
- Fine, thank you

Stay, Texas

What now?

Don't ask me, you got us into this.
I didn't want to come

What was that?

You'll find out.

Give me a smoke

He doesn't approve

Bloody dog!

I don't think he likes me

I can tell from his eyes

- Don't make him angry
- I'm not

I need you

And me?

- You need me?
-200 francs for 3 minutes work

On your knees!

Take off your gloves

Piss in his face

Still going to Barcelona?

I'll be back in two weeks

Got the key?

Did you fuck her?

What is this place? A brothel?

Can we make something out of it?
Tell me

Mario, we're leaving

I'd like to invite you to dinner

I've got money. Please, say yes

Wait downstairs. I must change first

She can't shop us

- What did you do with her?
- Nothing

- Leave me alone for five minutes
- Why?

Because. Clear off

- What's the matter?
- I don't know

Are you going?

Here, take the lot

Where are you from?
What do you do?

It depends

You don't trust me?

That's not it

I haven't really done anything

Another, please

I can't eat without...

So what do you do?

Questions are wasted on me

I lie, or I don't answer

Will your friend talk?

He doesn't understand
what was going on

Do you?

I'm watching you

Why did you come out with me?
Couldn't you trust me?

Afraid?

I'm not a worrier

I've no money

It's true

I paid off my friend,
so we could be alone

You really did that?

I'm flattered

They kill horses at this hour

- How do you know?
- I worked in an abattoir

- What was it like?
- Horrible

But after a few days, I got used to it

so I quit

Are you thirsty, too?

The table... it's very good

Now I get it

I'll draw the curtains,
it's too bright

All right?

You never know

I don't mean to...

It's always hard to tell

Where am I... am I bothering you?

Am I a drag?

The dog

I'm busy

Sorry, I forgot, really forgot

You'll send someone?
I'll sign it at once

I could kill you now if I wanted to

It's simple: one squeeze
and you're dead

You put the dog out

- What's the time?
- Twelve

Hold on.

You can come at four today

No, not today. Call again tomorrow

I don't feel like it today

Tea or coffee?

Why two phones?

Black is business,
white is private

Which one rang?

Black

Isn't it too early for questions?

Will this do for the gentleman below?

Wait. A few hairs

Dressed already?

I can't work it,
I don't have breakfast

I've been thinking

How about a country outing?

Right away?

You've nothing to do?

- Where to?
- I'm driving

- I was here first
- I'm the driver

You steer, I'll work the pedals,
which means I'm the strongest

No dessert, sir?

That's a pretty bag

School report for Georges Walter

You're Ariane Walter

'Concentration: good, but erratic,
tends to wander

'Comprehension: good,
remembers well'

He's my son

He's the man in my life

Do you mind?

I'm glad you have a child

He's the only man I trust

You don't trust me?

It's because someone once...

I understand

It's not the first time that...

It's the first time...

...the first time I've ever felt...

I'm in control!

The biggest don't always win

I have a friend who lives nearby

He has a lovely chéteau

Lucky him

Would you like to visit him?

Not really

Too bad, because...

...he's expecting me

When was this arranged?

Shall we go?

This place is falling apart

Disgusting!

Do you do any work when
I'm away, Emile?

What have you got to say?

You should have been retired
years ago

We only keep you on out of pity,
so have a care

Of course, Madame

- Have our guests arrived?
- An hour ago, Madame

If Madame will be so kind...

How are you, Baron?

Is this the naughty young lady
who needs to be punished?

A drink?

Whisky, if possible

Emile, a drink for the gentleman.
Some whisky

This glass is dirty, Emile

Dry it!

It doesn't matter

An ashtray, Emile

Ashtray

Use your belt

- Had a nice weekend, Georges?
- Excellent, thank you, sir

- By the way, how is Gautier?
- Fine. Very busy

Who is Gautier?

Is something the matter?

Butter my toast, Emile

I'm driving

I'll tie you up

I'll fasten your seat belt

Goodbye, Emile... Sorry, Georges

- Still upset?
- I'm not upset

- Were you scared?
- Never

Liar

- Any appointments?
- I've written them down

Him again

Get another key made. This gentleman
lives here now

Open the door, Lucienne

My little darlings are hungry

Today, I give them ants,
tomorrow, flies

- What are they?
- Plants

Shall I give them flies tomorrow,
or veal?

This is from Gautier

- How is he?
- Fine

He wants you to call him at once

Nothing serious?

A present

That's really nice of you. A suit

I don't wear suits. Can I just
wear the trousers?

- You'll get used to suits
- I'll try

I'm making something for you

Not too tired?

Isn't it all very exhausting?

No, it's exciting, getting into
people's passions...

so intimately

What are they to you?

Friends

- Does it give you pleasure?
- Yes if I give pleasure

Then you're the slave

You're at their disposal

No, I couldn't do it
if I didn't like it

It's all a matter of making
yourself available

With you here, it's difficult

It's getting difficult

What do they get out of it?

Is it the only way that
they can come?

No, their sex lives are
perfectly normal...

at home, with wife, mistress
or girlfriend

- Do you ever make love with them?
- Never. Some things don't mix

- I just direct the show.
- So I've seen

Strange, isn't it?

Do they tell you what to say?

They tell me what they want. I use
my imagination to improve on it

I get into their fantasies,
their lives

I like that

You know, that time with Emile,
I didn't know what was going on

Emile... the chéteau

What is it? Will you go?

Is Olivier here?

Wait. I'll look.

Somebody wants Olivier

You want Olivier?

Nice place

Where were you?
- In the country

I'm not intruding?

Not very chatty

Not in the morning

I've been thinking

This girl could be a gold mine

If we two got together

There must be people behind her

I thought you might need me

All right, I never said it.
I just called in when passing

I don't want anything from you

Open the door. It's either the dog,
or get out. Choose.

I'll open your door

Will that be all?

Stop, bitch!

It's us now

See how well he took it?

Lower your eyes in front of
your mistress, slave

What a handsome slave. He loves
his mistress, doesn't he?

We'll sew up his pretty mouth

Now, I'll lower you and you'll crawl
at the feet of your mistress

On your belly

Not a sound!

Dog!

I'll hang you up

Skin you alive

What a pretty sight you'll make
up there

No mercy

You're suffering?

I'll sew your mouth and eyes

Some air

I don't want to... Gautier...

I need you

Gautier who?

I can't give what they want anymore

I can't stand you! I hate you!

Calm down, it's over now

Help me

Lie down

You're crazy, eh?

Take a deep breath, relax.
I'll make tea for you

What are you doing?

Answer me.

- They're waiting downstairs
- You must be joking

Shut up!

You try to be a whore,
then you're sick

I am a whore and I like it.
I chose this life

Never do that again

It's not my clients that upset me,
It's you

Because I love you and it scares me

I don't understand at all

You're crazy

Go on

I'm going with you

Bitch!

Your punishment is half-an-hour
in the dark

Please listen, Mademoiselle.
We could go for a drive

I'd warm you up in my arms

Don't be afraid, I haven't touched you

I'm not going to eat you,
although I wouldn't mind

We could go to see a film

Leave me alone, I'm married.
I'll call the police

I just want to take you to a film...

...so we can be warm, in the dark

She's my wife. She's an exhibitionist

She likes dustbins. She likes to
fuck in the muck

Hard on me, I prefer beds

You criminals, you're mad

Don't kill that poor old woman.
Come along, darling

I know where there's a better
concierge. It can wait till tomorrow

No, another game tomorrow

Do the snakes eat the fish?
Can they get into the bath?

You enjoy the bath and massage, sir?

Yes, but be very gentle with me

I love it gently

Thanks for returning my call. Things
are bad, I must see you at once

Thanks, I'll come at once

What was that all about?

I must go out. Will you do me a favour?

- Open a bank account in your name
- Why not yours?

No questions. It's for both of us

Mistress, I'm thirsty. Have mercy.

No, I don't deserve it

You want to tempt me

Sometimes you have no pity.
Punish me, but I beg you...

...not too hard, it hurts

What are you doing here?
Did she send you?

- She's capable of anything
- Such as?

What does she do to you?

Answer, or I'll really hurt you

Only do what she told you,
or go away

Who are you?

I only want what I asked for

Clear off!

You don't realise who I am. I'll
have you kicked out. I'm powerful

Don't! You're hurting me!

I'm sorry. She'll be here soon

She's gone out

Who is it? Who am I talking to?

Who gave you my name? Answer me

This is stupid.

You're Gautier

He won't say who he is

Not yet. I'll tell her

Yes, it was Monsieur Olivier

So it was Gautier. It was, wasn't it?

It was Monsieur Gautier

Who is he? I must know. Gautier

He's just Monsieur Gautier. They have
business together, that's all I know

We'll see about that

- Was all well at the bank?
- Yes, they gave me a receipt

Are the flowers for me?

It seems I was expected at the bank.
A cop was waiting when I came out

He knew all about me, even my name

He wanted information. I think
he was after someone bigger

I don't want to end up in jail

If you see him again,
you don't know a thing

I told him. But he knows my name

Flowers last longer cut aslant;
they get more water

- I know
- Then do it

And use cold water

Who is Monsieur Gautier?

He knows my name, too.
He phoned a while ago

The green stuff is asparagus fern;
the shops put it in for padding

People with taste throw it out

So who is Gautier? Some sort of
rich pimp?

Tell me, I want to know

You want to know? All right, I'll tell you
who Monsieur Gautier is

A horse, a winner. And I'm trying to get
a holiday for you and me

As for your fantasy cop, if you get
his name, I'll take care of him

I'll be back in two hours

- Staying here?
- I'll wait for you

Get off that

Look what the dog did

I'm late

Did you give Gautier
all your money again.

Tell me. I can't take this anymore

I must know, if we're to stay together

If you want us to last, stop this

- I can't help people like you
- It's not my fault

I'll never let you in again

Let me poke around in peace

Aren't we friends now?

Do you know these guys?

Take it easy, Texas,
we're just investigating

Do you know this place?

Gladys on the left, Clara centre

Ready? Take your places

Clara, that's not your place

Let's begin... it's winter

It's cold. You are prostitutes,
there are no customers

If you go home empty-handed,
you'll be punished

A man walks by in the empty street

You look at him. You smile

You caress each other to get
his attention. You kiss

Again. More!

Better than that! Stronger!

That's better

I'm a bit late

Wait in the corner. Mistress
will be here soon

On the Cross. Five minutes
to get into position

Lucienne, you can go.
I'll be back in a moment

- I want you now
- This isn't the moment. I'm late

Later

I'm having you in front of them

Not in front of them.
Don't do that, I beg you

- I want to see Monsieur Gautier
- You have an appointment?

Gautier? I'm Olivier

Well?

This must stop. I love Ariane.
She's afraid of you

Are you sure? Has she said so?

I can tell

- A drink?
- That won't change anything

The thought never crossed my mind

Be seated

So, what can I do for you?

Nothing for me, but you can
leave Ariane alone

She tried to jump out the window

Yes, if I hadn't stopped her in time...

Then she called you, wanted to
see you at once

I saw her. She said she needed
a holiday

I have a suggestion. From now on,
I take care of her

- How?
- As you do

But I'll take a smaller cut
and I'll really protect her

You're sure we both take care of
women in the same manner?

That's beside the point

I want you to return some of
the money you took from her

I want 10,000 francs now

- Do you realise who I am?
- Who cares?

Aren't you rather rash?

That will be all for the moment

It's all settled.
Don't answer the phones

Switch them off. I'll explain

Same again, please

Haven't you had enough?
You owe 25 francs

Keep the change

He's a nut case

Repeat that

Carry on like that and I'll come out

What are you doing here? Get out!

Horsemeat

Two steaks, please

What are you up to?

- Steak at this hour?
- It's good

Why did you tell me not to
answer the phones?

I'd been drinking

I can smell it

A surprise for you

Where did that come from?

-10,000 francs.
- So I see

For you

Maybe I was stupid

You wouldn't tell me,
so I found out for myself

I met your Gautier

From now on, you won't have to
give him such a big cut

Not coming to bed?

Don't touch me

Yes, he told me

No, I promise you,
he's quite harmless

Right away?

Impossible. I can't right now

I beg you, not now. I can't

You're leaving. It's allover

Pack, dress, get out

Understand?

Idiot! How could you have done it?

You wanted to find out for yourself.
Weren't we more important?

More important than
'finding things out'?

Are you a cop, or what?

I hadn't understood

I knew you hadn't, you're so stupid

Shall I tell you about Gautier?

Gautier is very powerful

He trades all over the world. He
could snuff you out in five minutes

So why did he give me 10,000 francs?

To humiliate me, make fools of us

You see, Gautier loves me

Enough to let me live the way I want.
Understand that?

I was working on him

I wanted him to accept you

He'd have given me my freedom

But now you've mucked it up.
He's afraid for me

He's a dangerous man now

Understand now? Are you
going to leave?

You hurt yourself

Get out

Is that the lot?

I LOVE YOU

- What are you doing?
- Packing

- Where's Ariane?
- I don't know any Ariane

- Did Gautier send you?
- He's Monsieur Gautier

Tell me where Ariane is

I don't want to fight,
but where's Ariane?

So many Jean Jaurés avenues

Daddy, daddy...

I want to show you something

THE END