Rebecca, la prima moglie (2008) - full transcript

Come on, Doc, this way.
-Thank you.

They're waiting for you.

They're waiting for you.

Doctor, finally.

The pupil looks normal. The pulse is, too.

How long has she been unconscious?
-I don't know, she was unconcious when I arrived.

We'll take her to the hospital straight away.
-No.

I want to wait for Maxim.
I'm fine now

You were unconcious for so long,
we need to do an examination.

I just fell down the stairs. That's all.

If the doctor says you need to be examined ...
-It's fine.



As you wish, Mrs de Winter. But if you get dizzy,

come to the hospital.
-Ok, thank you.

Thank you, Doctor, thank you.

Tell me the truth. Are you pregnant?
-I don't think so.

Then why did you fall down the stairs?

I slipped.
-Andrew, what happened?
-Glad you are here, sir.

What happened?
-I fell down the stairs. It's not that bad.

Are you okay?
-Yes I am, Maxim.
-Are you sure?

Yes. I'm fine now.
-Let's go, we did everything we could.

But go see the doctor again. You
were unconscious for a long time.

And where were you. Max? We could not find you.

Thank you goodbye


Thank you, goodbye.
-Goodbye.

I was in London to meet Louis
Redford, an old friend from school.



I was in London to meet Louis
Redford, an old friend from school.

He has a publishing house. I asked
if they would print your stories.

Did you go to London for me?
-I've been meaning to for a while.

Are not you interested in what I told you?

Of course.
-He needs the stories in two weeks.

If he likes it then this is it.

I was anxious all day.

I thought you went to London to get away from me.

We need to trust each other.

And always be honest.

I brought you today's menu ... Ma'am ...

Mrs de Winter's notebooks?
-It's me...

I'm Mrs de Winter.

Today we will not eat meat. Change the menu.

We will have fish with potatoes on the side.

On Thursdays we usually make roast beef.
-We will have that on Saturday.

And tell the chefs I like my meat rare.

Not well done.

As you wish, Ma'am.

De Winter

My name is De Winter

You haven't called me by my full name once since my arrival.

It's time for you to start doing so.

Prove that you are loyal, and I

will try to forget everything that has happened.

For Manderley.

And for the sake of my husband..

Have I ever asked you for a big favor since we met?

No.

Can we host a ball? One of those fun costume balls

that are hosted every year in Manderley.

A ball?
-You said

that people in the county don't have anything
to talk about but Manderley and its people.

Let's give them something to talk about.

Give them the kind of entertainment they want.

And I will meet all the important people of the county at once.

Is that really so important to you?

Yes, Maxim.

Very well.

It'll be so much fun!

Thank you.

Welcome, ma'am.
-Thank you, Robert.

Good afternoon.
-There you are. I was wondering when you would come.

I was at the copy shop to print invitations for the ball.

Honestly, tell me, we should celebrate your publication, right?

Maxim told you!

The title of the book will be La Principessa delle peonie.
-Of course I told her, cara.

I am very proud of you. Beatrice.
-Hello Max.

Let's look at them to make sure they're okay.

Mr and Mrs de Winter invite you to a costume ball at Manderley.

Perfect.
-Yes, now you just have to print envelopes,

stick on stamps, send them out, order wine and drinks,

instruct the chefs, hire the musicians

and make room in the salon for those who would like to dance.

Have you already thought about
what kind of costume you will wear?

The only privilege I have as host is to not have to dress up.

Have you thought about your costume?
-It's a secret. I want to surprise you.

Andrew, can I get a cup of tea?

Excuse me... Mrs de Winter.

Every evening I check the paper trash cans

to make sure that we do not throw
anything importan away on accident.

Maybe you will still need these sketches?

Thank you. Mrs Danvers. You can throw them away.

I was sketching ideas for my costume.

If you're looking for ideas,

maybe one of the pictures in the gallery will inspire you.

They show the de Winter's ancestors.

You may find something nice.

These are all men. I need a costume.

Did you not notice the picture near the last window?

Alright.
-Let's go.

Here she is. See?

That's Carolina de Winter.

Mr de Winter has always admired this picture.

Thank you for your suggestion, Mrs Danvers.

I'd like to keep it a secret.
-Do not worry, Mrs de Winter.

No one will know.

The skirt needs to be big.

And up here I would like flowers. In bright blue.

Trust me, Mrs de Winter. You will look charming.

The sketch is very precise. Keep it.

If I were you I would look at her finished costumes.

They are so beautiful

And you wouldn't have to thank Mrs Danvers.

I'm glad that Mrs Danvers has stopped fighting with me.

Without her, I wouldn't have been
able to organize such a huge party.

We had to order 2000 roses.
-She just did her job.

But she helped me with choosing my costume.

The idea to dress as Carolina de Winter is great.

Alice, that's a secret.

Do not even tell Robert.

Don't worry, ma'am, not a word.

I will take it.
-But it is heavy.

The mistress does not want anyone to see her costume.

Did you peek?
-I just want to help.
-No, thank you.

Welcome.
-Count. Countess.

Marquess.
-The turban looks good on you.

Not funny. The turban is too tight, and the shoes too wide.

What costume has your wife chosen?
-I have no idea.

She insisted it would be a surprise.

Are we going to have a drink?

Mr de Winter will be swept off his feet.

You look beautiful.
'm alright, you can go celebrate.

Are you sure?
-Yes, but I can't take the corset off myself, I will need you later.

Whoever it is, don't come in.
-I'm sorry, ma'am.

Mr de Winter is asking for you. The guests are in the salon.

Tell him I'm coming right away.
-All right, ma'am.

Help me with the hat.
-of course.

Great fun. As always.
-Good evening, Colonel Julyan.

Madam.

we can't wait to see your wife's costume.
-I'm as curious as everyone.

She will be here soon. I wish you a pleasant evening.
-Thank you.

Good evening, Mr de Winter.
-Rebecca.

What is it?

What is it?

Tell me what I did!

Dear child, what a terrible coincidence.

But how could you know?

What?
-Your costume.

It's the same Rebecca wore to the last ball.

Impossible.

You copied the image of Carolina de Winter.

Just like her.
-I should have known.

Where is Maxim?
-I don't know.

I took care of the guests. Someone from the family had to.

I have to explain.
-You should wait until tomorrow.

When you have both calmed down.

If you want my advice, ask Max to go on a trip.

To get away from the gossip.

Get some rest.

Have you seen my husband?
-He was in the library just now.

Do you need me anymore?
-No, thank you Robert, you can go. Good night.

Maxim, I know you're inside.

Please let me in.

Maxim?

I need to talk to you, explain everything.

Please open the door.

Maxim?

I saw you in your dress. You don't live up to her.

You're not Rebecca. You're not like her.

Rebecca's dead.

She's dead! Dead

Not to him. Not to Max de Winter.

He always thinks of her. Her and no one else.

Why don't you leave?

It would be easy.

Just lean over a little further.

And everything will be over.

There will be no sadness, no fear.

No pain.

Death will embrace you.

What happened?

What happened?
-Call whoever you can. Don't waste time.

What happened?
-A ship is on the rocks. They fired signals.

The sea is rough, the fog is thick.
-We need hot food.

Tell the staff that I'm coming.

Is there news?

I know nothing as of now. Everyone's still down at the bay.
-And my husband?

Yes, I think he's there, too. When
needed, Mr de Winter is the first to help.

The anchor of the ship.got caught on something.

They sent the diver down to free it.

And eventually the found Morning breeze.

Take this down to the bay. And take blankets from the corridor.

Morning breeze?! Are you sure?

Morning breeze is the name of Rebecca's yacht, isn't it?

That’s right, ma'am.

I'm going down to the bay.
-Allow me, ma'am,

but Mr de Winter is there.

And I think right now you should stay here.

Have you seen Mr de Winter?
-No, ma'am.
-Thank you.

Go back!
-Here!

Two over there!
-Slowly!

Let's go!
-The water is flooding the boat.

Robert! Robert!

Excuse me, excuse me.

Have you seen Max?
-He left before they pulled out the yacht.

It's Rebecca, isn't it?
-It is.

You go back, Robert. I'll look for him.

Mrs Rebecca returned with her yacht.
Now everyone will know the truth.

And he just sits in the cottage.

I was wondering when you'd come.

Whatever happens, I love you.

I never meant to hurt or embarrass you.

About the costume..
-To hell with the bloody costume!

Do you really love me that much?

You can't imagine how much..

This place is cursed. And this damn bay is cursed!

Excuse me, Mr de Winter.

In Morning breeze they found a body...

What does that mean?

What body?

Maxim?

What body?

I came as soon as I heard. We managed to lift the body.

Do they know who it is?

It's been in the sea for more than a year.

Judging by the clothes, it is the body of your wife.

Pardon me, your first wife.

I'm afraid you need to come to the
morgue with me to identify her.

Give me five minutes and I Will.

Alright. I'll wait outside.

Maxim, Ι'll go with you.

No need. I'd rather go alone.

But you are not alone.

I've arranged for everything to go as quickly as possible.

Be brave.

Lift.

Nothing. It's just bones.

How...

This was on the fingers. We cleaned it.

It's your name.

And the date of your wedding.

This is undoubtedly Rebecca's body.

Which means the body they found a year ago.

which you identified, she was not your wife.

Apparently so.

Lord, let your daughter Rebecca rest in peace.

Merciful Father, you gave us life and love ...

Why is Danvers not here?

When they found the body, she was in terrible shock.

She chose the flowers for the funeral
and then locked herself in her room.

How strange to bury the first wife in the company of another?

Obnoxious type of guy, that Favell.

How do you know him?

He was at Manderley.

The day you were in London.

Why did not you tell me?

I didn't want to upset you.

It's all over now.

Excuse me, Max.

Finding the yacht requires us to open the investigation again.

It's just a bunch of formalities
which, unfortunately, are inevitable.

I should have known.

How come we didn't get the newspapers today?

They didn't deliver it.

You arranged it, didn't you?

They don't write about anything

but the investigation.

It drives me crazy.

Maxim ...

I know you're hurt now, but..
-No, you don't understand.

Nobody knows what finding her body means.

Nobody.

Mr de Winter, two months after the death of your wife

you identified a body which was not hers.

How could you have been so wrong?
-It was in the sea for a long time.

But the first body had nothing in common with your wife.

I was upset, your honour.

You didn't even notice that she wasn't wearing a wedding ring?

Sometimes it's difficult to keep a clear head.

You bought Morning breeze?

Mrs de Winter personally commissioned this yacht.

She wanted a little boat which she could manage herself.

What do you think is the cause of the shipwreck?

According to the weather report

the sea was completely calm that night.

The boat was easy to navigate.
Maybe it was deliberately flooded.

See these holes?

Nobody can tell us they are caused by rocks.

Maybe someone who was on the
yacht broke the boards with an ax.

Can you think of a reason why your
wife would have taken her life?

What was your relationship like?

Everyone knows that our marriage was perfect.

The entire county talks about you.

I knew you'd return eventually.

And never leave again.

Colonel.
-Hello. Max.

The judge came, too.
-Good afternoon.

Good afternoon.
-Come on, gentlemen.

Where do we start?

The judge wants to search the deceased's belongings.

Maybe we will find something that
suggests a motive for her suicide.

Sorry, but we will have to turn everything upside down.

I apologize in advance.

Understood.

It's best to stay out of the way.

Andrew, I'm going to the property office.

Tell Madam that I will not be back for lunch.
-Yes, sir.
-Gentlemen.

This way. please.

Good afternoon.
-Good afternoon.
-I will lead the way. gentleman.

How are you doing, Mrs. Danvers?

This way.

This hasn't changed since the last time.

No, I take care of it

Personally.

I started working for Rebecca when she was only 13 years old.

I took care of her all her life

If you knew her so well,

do you think she had any reason to commit suicide?

She was scared of aging.

But she was so young. And beautiful.

Everyone was enchanted by her charm

Now that we're here, let's take a look.

They looked at the rooms upstairs, now they are in the library.

This is the only room they haven't been in yet.

Excuse me, but we have to take a look at this room.

There is nothing left of Rebecca in here.

Because you burned all the notebooks of Mrs de Winter.

I wanted to keep these memories.

But I wasn't allowed.

What a useless and embarassing investigation.

If we don't find anything we
will close the case

Mr de Winter will not be back for lunch.

Do you want me to serve it in the dining room

or bring it here?

I will eat later.

That's not all, Mrs Danvers.

I don't want to burden my husband with more concerns right now

but as soon as they close the
investigation, you will leave Manderley.

Mr de Winter will not agree with that.

Mr de Winter has entrusted me with managing the house.

So this is my decision.

I'm so glad you're here.
-I wouldn't miss it, dear Danny.

We know how much we loved Rebecca.

Silence. Here comes the judge.

After hearing the testimony of the witnesses
and investigating the wreck of Morning Breeze,

we conclude that Rebecca de Winter died at sea

under undeclared circumstances.

The investigation is closed due to a lack of evidence.

Let's go.

Two hours to sign a few documents. I'm tired.

I'll tell your sister that the investigation is closed.

And I'll tell the call center to connect all
phone calls to the property management.

Whether it's curious journalists or friends.

We need peace.

Peace?

What peace?

Good afternoon, Mr de Winter.

Excuse me, Jack Favell is waiting for you in the library.

Favell is here?

Yes, Max.

We need to talk.

About what?
-Rebecca's death.

I was her first cousin.

You know I loved her.

Let me. Let me go.

We always had good drinks at Manderley.
-Say what you have to say, then go.

That's not how de Winter treats guests.

Not your style, Max.

And I came to help you.

This morning I was at the conclusion of the investigation.
-And?

The judge says they have no evidence.

Accident or suicide? Who knows?

Poor people working in the dark.

But if someone did have new evidence.

they would open the investigation again

and the truth would finally come out.

Is that what you think?

I would say that I was convinced by one piece of evidence.

I have a note in which Rebecca calls me to the cottage.

The night she died.

Are you saying you were at the bay?

No.

Unfortunately, I only got the note the next morning.

But if I gave it to the judge,

they would certainly open the investigation again.

I have reason to think Rebecca invited me

to tell me she was pregnant.

With my child.

You will object that I have no evidence.

But the fact is that this note answers one key question.

Simple but very important.

Why would Rebecca go sailing if she was waiting for me?

And if she was going to commit suicide,

why would she arrange a meeting at the cottage?
-What do you want, Favell?

Nature is beautiful here, isn't it?

I wonder how much a small estate would cost

where a man could live comfortably.

As a gentleman.

As of now, I sell luxury cars.

I get it. You want to blackmail me with that note.

Blackmail?

I would call it a business agreement.

Out.

If you don't call me within a week,

I will give the note to Colonel Julyan.

And then we'll have fun.

Mr de Winter is having dinner in his room. Is it ready?

The Master isn't coming down for dinner? That's a first.

It wasn't even that bad after the accident.

But since they found the yacht, he has been sleeping alone.

No gossip in the house in which I am the majordome!

Maxim?

Maxim!

You can't do this to me.

I don't ask you to love me how I love you.

I just want you to take care of me.

Maxim, open, please.

Amore. Amore.

Together we will survive this.

We can't be together.

Why do you say that?

We will always be together.

It would be best

for you to leave Manderley.

I don't want to replace her.

It’s true, I was hoping for that. But I realized that I can't.

But I love you and I want to be yours.
-I want you to leave.

That's crazy! You'd rather die with Rebecca than live with me.

Never say that name again!

Never.

As you wish.

Louis Redford, publisher.

La Principessa delle peonie.

Yes, Andrew.

Mr de Winter asked me to give this to you.

Tell Mr de Winter that I don't need his money.

I will leave with what I came.

I'm sorry, but you're so young ...
-Don't worry.

Thank you, Andrew, I'll manage.

My publisher writes that a lot of
copies have already been ordered.

A de Winter has never...

I was never Mr de Winter's wife.

Only a companion.

Lord Manderley is a widower. Inconsolable.

Tell Alice to pick up my things from the desk.

To put them in the bag and take it to the car.

I'm waiting downstairs.

I'm chocking here.

Give it to me, ma'am.
-Thank you.

Jasper! Hello! Now...

Goodbye.
-I did as you ordered. I got everything from the desk.

Andrew sends you a jar of blackberry jam.

Give it to me.
-Thank you.

Tell me how you and Robert are doing.

Here you are.

Read this to your brothers.
-Thank you, Mrs de Winter.

It's beautiful.

These are my stories.

But this is not a fairytale castle.

I already have nightmares.

I asked Andrew to keep you employed.

You can take my clothes from the closet.
-Thank you.

Write to my publisher's address. It’s on the last page of the book.

Thank you, Alice.

Here you go, ma'am.

Let me take this.
-No, thank you. I'd rather carry it myself.

As you wish. Well...have a safe trip.
-Thank you, Robert.

Good morning.

When is the first train to London leaving?

In 25 minutes.
-One ticket, please.

Which class?

Second.

Thank you.

Good morning, one ticket to London.

Which class?
-Second.

Who knows if it was an accident or suicide?

Why would he kill her when he loved her so much?
-Maybe you're right.

But I find the sinking of the ship very strange.

And to kill such an elegant and fine lady?! Whatever for?

Train to London arrives on the first platform.

Repeat. Train to London arrives on the first platform.

I'll get you coffee right away.

Has she left?

Just now.

It's better that way.

She looked broken.

Just like you.

Excuse me for speaking freely.

but I've known you your whole life and ...
-It's for her own good.

I think you made a terrible mistake and ...

Pour me a cup of coffee, Andrew.

Who knew you'd come back here?!

Where else would I find such a good pansion, Madam?

With such a lovely owner.
-You got lucky.

Room 44 is free.

Yes, I got very lucky.

Come in.

I brought you some clean towels.
-Thank you.

How marvelous! Is this yours?

It isn't. It was in the drawer of a desk I used for a while.

I don't know what it is.
-R is the initial of some name? Rosalinde, for example?

Or Roxana?

Rebecca.
-A nice name.

Do you know the last name?
-No.

It must have been a lady of high society.

At a ball one day, at a beauty clinic the next.

Doctor Phillips.

Gynecologist.

Excuse me. Where's Dr. Phillips' office?
-The house over there.

Thank you.

I'm glad you called me.

Gentlemen always reach an agreement.

Here's my suggestion.

I'm not willing to pay your silence.

Report me. Do what you want.

But never come back here.

You don’t think I have the courage to ruin the name de Winter?

That I made everything up?

We'll see.

See, Rebecca?

He decided to kill himself.

It's the only way he can be with you.

You can not forget me. You can not forget your wife Rebecca.

Rebecca, Rebecca.

Maxim, what are you doing? Stop!
-Let me go!

What do you want to do? Stop!
-Let me go!

You stupid little fool, you can't stop him.

He wants to be with Rebecca.

Please! No!

God, please, no.

Standing near me could kill you.

Before you do something crazy, you need to know something.

Nothing can change my mind. I'm a killer.

I have to pay!
-A killer?

Rebecca did not drown.

She didn’t commit suicide either.

I killed her.

Why did you kill her when you loved her so much?

Loved her?! Loved?!

I hated her! With all my heart.

You didn't love her? -No.
-You didn't? -No!

You have to tell me everything. Everything.

One night I came down here to find her in the cottage.

It's where she usually met with Jack Favell.

One of her many lovers.

I wanted to tell her that I was tired of her cheating on me.

But she told me she had a surprise for me.

My dear Max. soon your beloved Manderley will have an heir

to play hide and seek in his chambers.

I'm pregnant with Jack Favell's child. He doesn't know yet.

I told you first. He will be a de Winter.

You can't do this to me.

I won't allow it.
-How?

You forget that everyone thinks we're the perfect couple.

Lacking only the joy of a child.

If you don't want an heir, you will have to kill me.

Let's see if you have the courage to do

I just want you to leave Manderley. That's all.

That would be too easy, dear Max.

Wouldn't that make me the maid who didn't do her job well?

You can't do that. You will keep me safe
and everything that comes with me.
-Enough!

It's terrible. I can't stand you anymore.

You will have to. Just like you have so far.

Because I'm stronger than you. Lord Manderley.

If you were a real man, not a fool that will screw up,

to save the name de Winter,

you would kill me.

Right here, right now.

Now.

I checked her pulse and realized she was dead.

I cleaned the blood off the floor.

and got rid of her body.

It was already late at night. There was nobody there. I think.

I decided to take her to Morning
breeze. It was anchored in the bay.

While I was steering the boat. I
remembered the horrible years with her.

Our honeymoon in Monte Carlo,

on the cliffs where you saw me for the first time,

I discovered she had deceived me.

And while she was saying that, she laughed and laughed.

That's when I started to hate her.

But I did not immediately see how perverted she was.

Cruel.

I decided to sink the yacht.

While Morning breeze sank, I returned to the boat.

Ever since, everyone in Manderley
seems to be a witness accusing me.

Who could see through me?

Favell, her lover?

Or Mrs Danvers who adored her?

How many times did I want to fire her!

But I was afraid she would get suspicious.

And I thought you trusted her.

I only trusted you.

But I knew that I don't deserve you.
-No...

I kept telling myself:

She doesn't know, but she married a murderer.

It's not that simple.
-But it is!

Soon he'll expose me.

Favell has a note from Rebecca that
will open the investigation again.

He tried to blackmail me. But he wouldn't succeed.

Because I will kill myself.
-No, you won't.

Maxim, listen to me.

Rebecca wanted you to kill her.

Your wife thought that she was pregnant, but she had cancer.

There was still a little life left in her.

So she decided to die at your hands.

She provoked you until you pulled the trigger

so that you would go down with her.

Who told you this?
-Rebecca's planner.

On her last day she had a meeting with a doctor.

A gynecologist from London.

Dr. Phillips.

I visited him in hopes of finding... anything.

Cancer. Final stage.

She knew she was dying.

That was her last trick.

If Colonel Julyan decides to open the investigation again.

Dr. Phillips is ready to testify that Rebecca was deathly ill

and that she wanted to die. When she left his office, she told him

that she wouldn't let the cancer kill her.

Two months of life? No, Doctor, much less than that.

That's what she said.

Do you understand?

It's all over.

Maxim ...

Rebecca, you're the only mistress of Manderley.

The castle can't be left to a man who has forgotten you

and the one who dared to take your place.

Everything has to end ..

With you.

Let's go home.

Oh my God.

Manderley’s in flames!

Beware of the fire! Let's go faster!

Beware!

Who is missing? Is everyone here?

Only Mrs Danvers is missing.
-Where is she?

Andrew!
-Sir!

Are you all safe?

I personally ensured everyone made it out.

I told the firefighters and all tenants to help us.

Jasper! Jasper!

There he is. Robert.
-Madam.

Thank you. Robert.

Only Mrs Danvers is missing. She
was last seen in the west wing.

What happened?
-I don't know, sir.

I'm sorry.

You took Manderley.