Spin (2012–2016): Season 2, Episode 2 - La guerre des nerfs - full transcript
Madame Hussan?
- Ludovic Desmeuze.
- We met before.
Oh?
Should we have breakfast?
- I'm not dressed for it.
- You're ravishing.
Will they recognize me?
It's about your husband.
Not you.
Venez.
- Did Kapita meet with your husband?
- I don't know.
You can answer.
You have an offer
for my husband.
- I'm listening.
- Good.
Hello.
Mr. Desmeuze, your table's ready.
Thanks. Let's go.
Do you know how many
people are in the Assembly?
400?
577.
263 on the left,
17 greens,
201 on the right, 119 in the center,
4 non-affiliated.
You brought me here
for a lesson?
No.
I'm really sorry
about what's happened to you.
It can't be easy to deal with.
No.
We're pariahs in hiding.
How could he hurt
a friend of 30 years?
And they'll say
he's a good guy.
Yes...
It's not just Marjorie.
It's Deleuvre.
If Palissy and the center
join with the right,
Deleuvre would be prime minister.
What do I care?
If he's prime minister,
he can make your husband
consul in Los Angeles,
ambassador in Rome,
or help him get
his deputy's seat back.
You think so?
Your husband is compromised,
and this has to touch
the president.
Hussan must admit that Marjorie
got money
for him or his campaign.
Then Palissy will follow us.
Benoit will never do it.
And it may not be true.
It just has to look true.
If your husband
wants political help,
he must help us
make this government fall.
The vote on censure
is at 6.
I need a statement this morning.
I can't ask him that.
Betraying Marjorie!
Think of yourself.
Of your husband.
Of what will happen to you.
What'll you become, Rose?
Desmeuze has got nerve.
He wants me to betray Alain.
- You're sure you understood?
- Yes.
He wants Palissy to drop Marjorie.
But he's right:
I can't ever run for office.
Alain wouldn't want it.
- What will you do?
- I don't know.
I don't know, but let's be real.
Ambassador, or even consul...
with an investigation
on my ass...
I'm really screwed.
But...
could you do it?
What?
Implicate Marjorie.
The Men in the Shadows
The War of Nerves
- Sonia, where's Kapita?
- He went home to change.
Thanks.
...the TGV. The location
of the line isn't determined yet.
Yes, I know.
Go on, I'm listening.
The SNCF isn't a problem.
I guarantee it.
It's shocking
the maternity ward is closed.
We're considering the local problems.
Send me a bio, and he'll be there
for Bastille Day. I promise you.
How can I know
the Virgin of Saint-Valmer?
We have no link to the Vatican.
Yes. In fact...
- Well? Any news?
- No. Not really.
We just got back 4.
We're at 25.
There are still...
Any news?
No, no... Don't get up.
We don't have enough.
25 deputies in the center
will drop Palissy,
we still need 11.
The government will fall.
You promised the moon?
Half the state budget is now
in highways, hospitals, et cetera.
- Yes, Mr. Moine...
- Not Moine! Patrick Moine?
- What do we give him?
- Secretary of State.
That's a lot.
Moine, Secretary of State!
OK. Let's stop spending.
I'll give in to that jerk Palissy.
I'll make him pay.
- Send for Kapita.
- He's coming.
Antoine! Lambert and Delais
are OK.
What all politicians thought was
an inherent part of the 5th Republic
is now in danger.
Government stability
is not definite.
We have
a parliamentary system.
The members of
the National Assembly
have the power in their hands.
The power to make and unmake
the government.
Marjorie is cornered...
Hi, Dad.
You slept here?
I haven't slept in a long time.
There are more important things
than censure.
It's a bit early to talk politics.
The vote's at 6.
Can we have dinner afterwards?
If you want. At Omar, in Nanterre.
- That's far.
- I have an appointment there.
What are you doing?
Investigating Al Qaeda in France.
What?
Nothing. I'm joking.
I just have a meeting.
I'll be there about 9.
Seriously,
what are you investigating?
- We'll talk tonight.
- No. Now.
We don't have time.
See you tonight.
Appoline, it's me.
I just saw Juliette.
I don't know what she's up to.
Do you have a minute?
OK. I'm coming.
- Want coffee?
- No. I don't have time.
She says she's investigating
Al Qaeda.
- Juliette?
- What's this all about?
- She's teasing you.
- Why?
Why?
No. Stop.
Stop, I'll melt.
Go back to New York.
Politics is starting
to stink in France.
Juliette
needs to test her wings.
- She's not 15. Let her go.
- Sure. "Go away, Simon."
We did fine without you.
- Fine. Have a nice day.
- Simon, come on...
They stole my bag!
They stole my bag!
- Are you OK?
- My laptop.
My whole life is on it
all my sources.
- Are you OK?
- I don't care!
It's the secret police.
No. Stop. Don't be paranoid.
It's kids who steal anything.
Are you OK?
- No.
- I'll walk you to work.
- All my sources are on it.
- Come on.
Come in, Simon.
- Hello, Sonia.
- Hello, Mr. Kapita.
I had a phone put into
the meeting room.
- I can transfer your calls.
- How nice.
I need the president's schedule.
OK.
You're in Sonia's good graces?
That's rare.
The president
has a slot for Palissy in 30 min.
- Did the president decide?
- Yes.
He'll be Interior.
Why am I seeing him?
So there are no surprises.
I don't want him to ask for more.
Isn't that your job?
I'd prefer you do it.
You're more political.
I'm just a bureaucrat.
What modesty!
You went to the best schools,
you're general secretary...
You're the most powerful woman
in France.
Can you pump Palissy?
If necessary.
You're testing the waters?
The president isn't free.
- Got a nice office?
- No. I'm squatting.
Bad sign.
Stop. You got what you wanted.
You're Interior.
As long as you don't vote
for censure.
That's just it.
There's a problem.
What do you mean?
Where are you squatting?
Are you a tumcoat?
You're an expert now.
Listen... Hussan's wife
met with Desmeuze.
Hussan has something to sell.
- What?
- How do I know?
Hussan and Marjorie are
long-time buddies.
If Hussan's dirty,
Marjorie's dirty.
Guaranteed.
This may explode.
I don't wanna be
voted out of office.
You could retire, right?
That's low.
Oh, that's low, Kapita!
Yes, Sonia.
OK. Thanks.
The president will see you.
I'm not going, actually.
You can tell him.
Get out, Simon.
Marjorie is fucked.
I love lost causes.
Especially if I win them.
Marjorie is still president
and not implicated
in anything.
Listen, Kapita, I didn't get
one penny from Hussan.
Not for the campaign
or personally.
You have my word of honor.
It doesn't mean much now,
but it does to me.
Hussan has dirt for Desmeuze?
Or actually for Deleuvre?
Benoit will do nothing
to hurt me or the State..
Does he have something?
They're bluffing.
Bluffing can work.
You have an idea.
We'll make them sweat.
We'll leak a piece of info:
Palissy agrees to be minister.
Deleuvre will feel betrayed.
Palissy will deny it.
Denials never work.
And Deleuvre will still be furious.
The president will
inaugurate Beregovoy Square
today, in Chelles.
Should we cancel?
No way.
You should be seen.
- The press will harass me.
- I'll handle it.
In that case, OK.
Could you bring
your wife to the ceremony?
My Wife?
It would be a good photo-op.
Not a good idea.
Drop Hussan.
No point in seeing him.
I'll handle him. Thanks.
Sweetheart...
Sweetheart,
I need you.
Elisabeth...
You can't stay like this.
You made me
take medication.
You see, it doesn't help.
Stop.
I can't.
I still see myself
in that car with Amaury.
I should be in prison.
No. You don't go to prison
for an accident.
Yes, you do. I'm a lawyer.
I know.
Involuntary homicide.
- 3 years.
- No. Not in this case.
Stop brooding.
You can't go back.
We can't erase
what happened.
I need you to get dressed
and come with me.
Yoq can't touch
Elisabeth.
The press room
is still in the same place?
Yes.
- Come with me.
- Oh, no.
I have other...
I need you for a minute.
I can't touch Elisabeth
or Hussan, who knows things
you won't tell me.
I won't play the fool.
What do you know?
It's not my secret.
This "secret"
will explode in your face.
I can't work like this.
I'm sick of it.
Oh, you're sick of it?
I'm here 3 years
and you want it all right now?
Find out everything?
Have everyone's trust?
You're used to the red carpet.
So annoying.
"You're beautiful
with your fiery eyes."
- Do that a lot?
- When I get no sleep.
- Marivaux.
- Musset.
OK!
I'll speak to the president about it.
OK. Thanks for walking with me.
- Hello.
- Hello, Mr. Kapita.
How are you, Simon?
Got a scoop?
Just came to say hi.
No time yesterday.
Hello.
We haven't met?
Aurélie Robi, from the Figaro.
Hello.
Any comment
on the censure motion?
I can't imagine
it will pass.
- They say Palissy...
- would betray Marjorie?
He was here this morning.
What did he get?
I won't say.
- So he got something.
- A ministry?
For himself?
Palissy would be
an excellent minister.
So Palissy will be minister.
Can I quote you?
"Quote" what?
These are just your deductions.
- I'll buy you a drink later.
- Sounds good.
OK, let's get to work!
I thought you were busy.
I wanted to hear
your performance.
- Think it'll work?
- And how!
There may be a cabinet reshuffle
if the motion to censure
is avoided.
Mr. Palissy was seen
at the presidential palace
and may have accepted
a minister position.
- Find that fucking jerk.
- OK.
What the hell is up?
You accepted an offer from Marjorie?
I got an offer
but didn't accept.
For now.
- Can we talk?
- We are talking.
Stop fooling.
It's pissing me off.
I'll take you to lunch.
I'm polite to your crudeness.
I have good manners.
I don't have time.
Come on!
It's propaganda.
Kapita's trademark.
But it could be true.
- If you drop me...
- I won't drop Marjorie.
You said you had a smoking gun.
It's 1.
I'm still waiting.
- It's coming.
- Before 6.
Or I won't vote
for your fucking censure.
And I won't hand you
power on a platter.
I don't want to get fucked.
No fear.
It wouldn't be appealing.
Got anything, Desmeuze?
Hussan won't talk to me
or see me.
His wife's the link.
She's here.
He didn't even marry
that idiot.
She's here. Call you back.
Thanks.
- Got anything for me?
- No.
He won't agree.
I'm not surprised.
Have a seat.
He won't betray Marjorie.
He saw his lawyer. The AG
launched an investigation.
- Do you realize...?
- Yes.
I don't wanna go back
to that lousy apartment.
Give me the address,
I'll convince him.
No. I can't do that.
He never said anything?
Not about his work, but...
"But"?
I'rr] sure there's dirt
on Elisabeth Marjorie.
I can't stand her,
that princess,
she won't look at me,
it's like I don't exist.
I need something concrete.
Once,
he didn't come home all night.
Elisabeth Marjorie
had a problem.
At night...
Do you remember the date?
It was about a month ago.
Wait.
It was October 5th.
I'd been to the salon
for my color.
I just get highlights, but...
It looks good.
Thanks.
Get the news briefs from October 5th.
He'd walk through fire
for her.
I'm sure they slept together.
Before Marjorie.
I feel it.
That's 25 or 30 years ago.
A long time.
Your jealousy hangs on.
No. She's old.
Excuse me a moment.
What are you looking for exactly?
Next day, there's an obituary
of Amaury Desplantes,
the publisher,
but there's no link.
- They had an affair?
- Apparently.
Find someone who knew him.
- That's private!
- Do it.
Consider that
once we find something.
Did you know
Amaury Desplantes?
No.
Could you ask
your husband if he did?
What do I get out of it?
We'll see.
It's not free.
That's clear.
We'll find something.
Don't worry.
I'm not worried.
Ex-prime minister Deleuvre
claims a majority
for the censure
of the government while others
say Mr. Palissy...
What are you giving Palissy?
Nothing.
That's bullshit.
I tried to give him
the Interior.
- The Interior!
- Don't worry.
The idiot said no.
But anyway, this time.
I may lose.
I'm not Mitterrand.
If they want cohabitation,
I'll resign.
You'd regret it your whole life.
And you don't give up.
You don't get it.
I'm defending myself
instead of governing.
One eye on the polls, the other
on my so-called allies.
I can't look straight ahead.
My vision for the future hits
Palissy, and now,
the Hussan scandal.
I'll never forgive you
for failing him.
I still have honesty.
Just that.
We can't forget honesty.
Who gives a fuck about that?
It's all we hear around here.
And effectiveness?
What about helping the State?
Or helping people?
Don't do your lawyer act.
Benoit is a friend.
You support friends.
Even if he asks you
to hide a corpse?
You're horrible.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I've had an awful fucking headache
all day.
However,
Hussan is betraying us.
Never.
I'm not so sure.
I'm sure.
What if it comes out?
We're not there yet.
But if it happens.
We'll see.
I could leave.
Get a divorce.
I don't want you to leave me.
I don't want you to leave me.
I don't want you to leave me.
No political questions,
Please.
We're here to honor the memory
of a great socialist. Thanks.
Mr. President, it's a great
honor for me and for our city
that you are here to inaugurate
this square named for a socialist
whose honor
- and I quote Frangois Mitterrand -
"was thrown to the dogs"
and whom we must not forget.
Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
I had to be here today.
Pierre was a model for me.
I was a young secretary
in Finance, in 1992,
before working for him in...
- No. In Finance. It was in...
- You're confused.
Advisor in the Finance ministry.
A slip, and the dates are wrong.
In 1988 Alain Marjorie
was an adviser in Finance.
You should remember:
that's the year we were married.
But you do tend to forget
our anniversary.
Just about every year.
But what you remember
and what I remember
is that Pierre married us
on June 2, 1988.
Thank you, Pierre.
I need to try harder
for anniversaries.
I remember Pierre in 1988.
I was 27 and fresh out of school...
Thank you for having us,
Mr. Mayor.
- What happened?
- I don't know. A lapse.
I don't know. He's tired.
- Should we go?
- Yes. Simon, come with me.
Wait for me in the car?
I need air.
Give me some space.
You OK, prez?
We're pals now, Kapita?
Please forgive me.
Is that what you called
my predecessor, your friend?
Yes.
You can say "prez."
But we're not buddies.
I need to keep formality,
a carapace
around me
that helps me be strong.
Not Marjorie,
but the president.
And to answer your question,
I'm fine. I just...
this fucking headache.
I'm scarfing aspirin today.
- Did you see a...
- Yes.
I'll see my doctor on the way back.
Gabrielle talked to me.
She didn't trust you,
but now she does.
Women are fickle.
- That's sexist.
- Yes. You're right.
Gabrielle is
an electronic brain.
She must've analyzed your behavior
and drawn conclusions.
It happened about a month ago.
A accident.
They reacted quickly.
Without asking for advice.
They transported her
from the country house.
The police didn't know.
If they had doubts,
they didn't share them.
They're soldiers.
Exactly how many people know?
- 2 secret service guys, Benoit...
- Gabrielle.
The doctor at Val-de-Gréce.
And me, that makes 6.
You're the 7th.
And your wife makes 8.
The Desplantes family?
A clear police report,
with photos of the accident...
The car belonged to Amaury.
What questions do you have?
From what they tell me,
this young man was wild.
But the problem is...
Elisabeth can't get over it.
- The guilt?
- Yes.
So that's Benoifs dirt.
But it's her personal life.
A woman's reputation.
That doesn't mean much
in politics.
I hope you're wrong.
I hope so too.
I'll still try
to limit the damage.
- You took a long time.
- I needed air.
You told him, didn't you?
I won't be able to face him.
I think Kapita has seen
his share of guilt.
I'll sleep a minute.
Wake me up?
I don't get the head guy?
Just his éminence grise?
I don't need you.
May I come in?
If you want to waste your time.
- You're alone?
- Yes.
Rose went for a walk.
I I know about
Elisabeth's accident.
You're in on their little secrets!
I want them to stay secret.
What did your wife tell Desmeuze?
You know that too?
Of course!
We're not married, did you know that?
No.
So, when's the wedding?
Never. I kicked her out.
She wanted to get dirt
about the accident, that bitch.
It's not the 1st time
I've been with a whore.
Does she know anything?
Just that I didn't come home
one night
because of Elisabeth.
I'll call the media
and tell all.
Maybe then I'll kill myself.
- There's a balcony.
- Stop this nonsense.
No, no.
I'm just starting.
You're offended
because I took money?
OK, I did it. S0?
What about Marjorie's campaigns?
The big packs
of 500-franc bills?
We helped ourselves.
And the cash cabinet bonuses
- 20.000! 50,000! -
from the prime minister?
Doesn't justify stealing.
It was too full.
I took the extra.
- How much?
- 150,000.
I could've had more.
Even when I'm dishonest,
I'm honest.
Marjorie wants to look clean.
Too bad. He'll fall with me.
All this because Rose
betrayed you.
Your reaction is a bit extreme.
I don't care about Rose.
Betrayed by Marjorie, by Rose,
so you'll betray.
Kind of childish.
- Don't play dime-store shrink.
- I have to.
Go fuck yourself.
You can rebuild your reputation.
In this country, you confess,
ask for forgiveness, and it's OK.
I'll help you rebuild yourself.
Rebuild your image.
- I'm done.
- No.
And Rose?
You love Rose.
Yes. I'm really an idiot.
For being in love? No.
Call her.
She'll come back.
You're the one who kicked her out.
What do you know about it?
Go now.
My lawyer's coming over.
Don't worry.
I won't do anything stupid.
Kapita?
Thanks.
Gabrielle, it's Kapita.
Desmeuze is investigating Elisabeth.
Yes, shit!
He's using Rose.
Hussan is a kamikaze full
of dynamite. I'm worried.
I tried to calm him down.
Taxi!
I'll handle it.
I'll keep you posted.
Hi, Simon. How are you?
- I want to see Ludovic.
- Have an appointment?
I need one?
He's with a client.
I'll call Virginie.
Thanks.
Virginie, can you come?
It's urgent. Thanks.
Hi, Simon.
Hello.
Here to see Ludo?
OK. We're done.
Mr. Bakian, Simon Kapita,
who headed Pygmalion
and is special advisor
to the president of France.
Glad to meet you.
I'd like to invest in France.
If you need me,
feel free to call.
Thanks.
- Goodbye.
- See you soon.
I'll see you out.
What do you want?
Can we talk in your office?
If you put pressure on
Elisabeth Marjorie,
I release the dogs on Deleuvre.
He refuses to admit he's gay.
Don't come near
the president's wife.
She has things to hide?
Lovers?
No. Rumors.
They're false,
but could do damage.
Stop manipulating
Hussan's wife.
He sent her to me.
She's charming.
Don't sleep with her.
- Well, it would be nice.
- Leave her to her husband.
She can't offer you anything.
I'm not sure
you're on the right side.
I'm sure you're not.
- What did he want?
- Nothing. What's up with Marjorie?
You can't break a case
in 3 hours.
Whafre we looking for?
What you can find.
Hurry up.
Where's your group?
The vote's in one hour.
Where's your smoking gun?
Listen, Palissy, it doesn't matter.
I'm not asking you to shift
the majority this time.
But I want you, personally,
to vote for the motion.
We must punish Marjorie
for having a crook like Hussan
in the government.
You want a lot less now.
Because it's over.
You found nothing.
- Marjorie is clean.
- I'd be surprised.
We just need more time.
I'm setting up
a parliamentary commission.
I want Hussan's head
and Marjorie's.
Hussan is already down.
In for the kill.
Only the dead don't return.
Thanks.
Kapita's my friend,
but I'd rather deal with you.
Nice to see a pretty woman.
I'm not as nice as Kapita
and in a bad mood.
- I want to see the president.
- Don't just waltz in.
You're not expected.
- Gabrielle...
- "Madame Secretary."
To discuss the new government?
You're not qualified
to discuss its makeup.
As necessary support
to the majority, yes.
I can still vote.
I say the word
and all my deputies are there.
Time for blackmail?
Time to talk.
Still OK for the Interior?
No.
- Excuse me?
- You turned down the offer.
At 5:40, you can be sub-secretary.
For cabbages.
I'm not a gardener.
I refuse any cabbages.
You won't keep Chavour
as Interior minister!
Don't vote for the motion,
and we'll talk tomorrow.
I don't take orders.
The president needs loyalty,
and you've shown none.
I admit it.
That's politics.
I want a cabinet post.
And not cabbages.
I'll see.
The vote is in 15 minutes.
I'll let him marinate.
He won't get the Interior.
Yes, he will.
You saw the president?
Listen.
Hussan took money.
Oh, shit!
We need someone competent
for the Interior.
Not a fool like Chavour.
To see if Hussan
blocked an investigation.
To shield
the president from Hussan.
There must be someone here
who can do it.
Sorry,
but except for Martine Vintage...
He'll never pick her.
So...
Palissy!
I can't. I have
a meeting now. Call you back.
I'll call you in 15 minutes.
What's so urgent?
Benoit kicked me out.
I won't go back to him.
I want to work for you,
at Pygmalion. I've done p.r.
I speak English.
I'm not dumb.
No open positions.
To work for me,
go back to Hussan.
Tell me where he goes,
what he does.
Keep me posted.
We'll call it an internship.
And we can see each other.
Tonight?
Tonight I have meetings.
Tomorrow?
I'll call you.
We got it!
201 votes!
The motion to censure failed.
Open the champagne.
You get bubbly, I get Palissy.
- A good choice, president.
- You call that a choice?
Required by circumstances.
We'll announce it tomorrow.
Gabrielle, stay.
More work to do.
- Feeling better?
- Yes. My headaches gone.
Must have been the vote.
Oh, hi! You're here?
Hello, president!
"Mr. President"!
Come here, kid.
- Is this your son?
- Victor.
- Hello, sir.
- Hi, Victor. My name's Simon.
- Come here a lot?
- I have a deal with Mom.
If she works late,
I get 1 hour.
You're organized.
She works too much.
Why bother adopting me then?
We need to have a little talk.
Come here.
Goodbye, president.
Goodbye, sir.
Bye, Victor.
I wonder
if he's not her biological son.
Strong character
and an amazing IQ.
OK. I'll let you go, Simon.
And Hussan?
I talked to him. He's OK.
His precious Rose is back.
You can sleep soundly.
Tonight, anyWaY-
Hi, it's Juliette.
Leave a message.
Juliette, I'm waiting.
When'll you be back?
Sorry, I can't stay awake.
I'm going to bed.
Good night, sweetie.
I couldn't go back to sleep.
It's not a big deal.
I know it's not.
I woke up last night
with real anxiety.
It's not normal.
What is she working on?
I'm sure you know.
It's about kids
who want to fight in Syria.
She's an apprentice terrorist?
- My daughter's crazy.
- Our daughter.
In this case she's yours.
Why not study...
to be a pharmacist?
That's a good job.
- You should go sleep.
- I can't.
Sorry to disturb.
So glad to see you, Simon.
So? The new government?
Announced in 30 minutes.
Want me to lock you in
and throw away the key?
He'd do it.
Palissy got Interior.
Thanks.
- Bravo, for Palissy.
- It wasn't me.
You arrive, and he gets it.
It's clear...
Sometimes I wonder if
my reputation isn't more about...
misunderstandings
than real successes.
You're depressed.
Yes.
Now that these idiots are done,
we can finally get to work.
I need to go up
in the polls.
What do you suggest, Kapita?
What do you want to do,
Mr. President?
Do you have ideas?
Where are we
with Dourange?
India hesitates.
We won't convince them.
More champagne
paid for by the Republic!
I'm sick of this diplomacy
with snacks and champagne.
It was one of your ideas.
Find a new buyer.
That's over 3,000 workers
unemployed!
I met
a foreign investor yesterday.
He wants to invest in France.
His name...
is Guila Bakian.
He's not an investor
but an intermediary.
I don't care about that.
A scalpel works, for a tail.
I don't understand.
What?
What? What is it?
Are you OK?
This fucking headache's back.
Yes. Go on!
Take care of this Bakian.
Thanks. Go on.
A doctor. Quick!
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- Ludovic Desmeuze.
- We met before.
Oh?
Should we have breakfast?
- I'm not dressed for it.
- You're ravishing.
Will they recognize me?
It's about your husband.
Not you.
Venez.
- Did Kapita meet with your husband?
- I don't know.
You can answer.
You have an offer
for my husband.
- I'm listening.
- Good.
Hello.
Mr. Desmeuze, your table's ready.
Thanks. Let's go.
Do you know how many
people are in the Assembly?
400?
577.
263 on the left,
17 greens,
201 on the right, 119 in the center,
4 non-affiliated.
You brought me here
for a lesson?
No.
I'm really sorry
about what's happened to you.
It can't be easy to deal with.
No.
We're pariahs in hiding.
How could he hurt
a friend of 30 years?
And they'll say
he's a good guy.
Yes...
It's not just Marjorie.
It's Deleuvre.
If Palissy and the center
join with the right,
Deleuvre would be prime minister.
What do I care?
If he's prime minister,
he can make your husband
consul in Los Angeles,
ambassador in Rome,
or help him get
his deputy's seat back.
You think so?
Your husband is compromised,
and this has to touch
the president.
Hussan must admit that Marjorie
got money
for him or his campaign.
Then Palissy will follow us.
Benoit will never do it.
And it may not be true.
It just has to look true.
If your husband
wants political help,
he must help us
make this government fall.
The vote on censure
is at 6.
I need a statement this morning.
I can't ask him that.
Betraying Marjorie!
Think of yourself.
Of your husband.
Of what will happen to you.
What'll you become, Rose?
Desmeuze has got nerve.
He wants me to betray Alain.
- You're sure you understood?
- Yes.
He wants Palissy to drop Marjorie.
But he's right:
I can't ever run for office.
Alain wouldn't want it.
- What will you do?
- I don't know.
I don't know, but let's be real.
Ambassador, or even consul...
with an investigation
on my ass...
I'm really screwed.
But...
could you do it?
What?
Implicate Marjorie.
The Men in the Shadows
The War of Nerves
- Sonia, where's Kapita?
- He went home to change.
Thanks.
...the TGV. The location
of the line isn't determined yet.
Yes, I know.
Go on, I'm listening.
The SNCF isn't a problem.
I guarantee it.
It's shocking
the maternity ward is closed.
We're considering the local problems.
Send me a bio, and he'll be there
for Bastille Day. I promise you.
How can I know
the Virgin of Saint-Valmer?
We have no link to the Vatican.
Yes. In fact...
- Well? Any news?
- No. Not really.
We just got back 4.
We're at 25.
There are still...
Any news?
No, no... Don't get up.
We don't have enough.
25 deputies in the center
will drop Palissy,
we still need 11.
The government will fall.
You promised the moon?
Half the state budget is now
in highways, hospitals, et cetera.
- Yes, Mr. Moine...
- Not Moine! Patrick Moine?
- What do we give him?
- Secretary of State.
That's a lot.
Moine, Secretary of State!
OK. Let's stop spending.
I'll give in to that jerk Palissy.
I'll make him pay.
- Send for Kapita.
- He's coming.
Antoine! Lambert and Delais
are OK.
What all politicians thought was
an inherent part of the 5th Republic
is now in danger.
Government stability
is not definite.
We have
a parliamentary system.
The members of
the National Assembly
have the power in their hands.
The power to make and unmake
the government.
Marjorie is cornered...
Hi, Dad.
You slept here?
I haven't slept in a long time.
There are more important things
than censure.
It's a bit early to talk politics.
The vote's at 6.
Can we have dinner afterwards?
If you want. At Omar, in Nanterre.
- That's far.
- I have an appointment there.
What are you doing?
Investigating Al Qaeda in France.
What?
Nothing. I'm joking.
I just have a meeting.
I'll be there about 9.
Seriously,
what are you investigating?
- We'll talk tonight.
- No. Now.
We don't have time.
See you tonight.
Appoline, it's me.
I just saw Juliette.
I don't know what she's up to.
Do you have a minute?
OK. I'm coming.
- Want coffee?
- No. I don't have time.
She says she's investigating
Al Qaeda.
- Juliette?
- What's this all about?
- She's teasing you.
- Why?
Why?
No. Stop.
Stop, I'll melt.
Go back to New York.
Politics is starting
to stink in France.
Juliette
needs to test her wings.
- She's not 15. Let her go.
- Sure. "Go away, Simon."
We did fine without you.
- Fine. Have a nice day.
- Simon, come on...
They stole my bag!
They stole my bag!
- Are you OK?
- My laptop.
My whole life is on it
all my sources.
- Are you OK?
- I don't care!
It's the secret police.
No. Stop. Don't be paranoid.
It's kids who steal anything.
Are you OK?
- No.
- I'll walk you to work.
- All my sources are on it.
- Come on.
Come in, Simon.
- Hello, Sonia.
- Hello, Mr. Kapita.
I had a phone put into
the meeting room.
- I can transfer your calls.
- How nice.
I need the president's schedule.
OK.
You're in Sonia's good graces?
That's rare.
The president
has a slot for Palissy in 30 min.
- Did the president decide?
- Yes.
He'll be Interior.
Why am I seeing him?
So there are no surprises.
I don't want him to ask for more.
Isn't that your job?
I'd prefer you do it.
You're more political.
I'm just a bureaucrat.
What modesty!
You went to the best schools,
you're general secretary...
You're the most powerful woman
in France.
Can you pump Palissy?
If necessary.
You're testing the waters?
The president isn't free.
- Got a nice office?
- No. I'm squatting.
Bad sign.
Stop. You got what you wanted.
You're Interior.
As long as you don't vote
for censure.
That's just it.
There's a problem.
What do you mean?
Where are you squatting?
Are you a tumcoat?
You're an expert now.
Listen... Hussan's wife
met with Desmeuze.
Hussan has something to sell.
- What?
- How do I know?
Hussan and Marjorie are
long-time buddies.
If Hussan's dirty,
Marjorie's dirty.
Guaranteed.
This may explode.
I don't wanna be
voted out of office.
You could retire, right?
That's low.
Oh, that's low, Kapita!
Yes, Sonia.
OK. Thanks.
The president will see you.
I'm not going, actually.
You can tell him.
Get out, Simon.
Marjorie is fucked.
I love lost causes.
Especially if I win them.
Marjorie is still president
and not implicated
in anything.
Listen, Kapita, I didn't get
one penny from Hussan.
Not for the campaign
or personally.
You have my word of honor.
It doesn't mean much now,
but it does to me.
Hussan has dirt for Desmeuze?
Or actually for Deleuvre?
Benoit will do nothing
to hurt me or the State..
Does he have something?
They're bluffing.
Bluffing can work.
You have an idea.
We'll make them sweat.
We'll leak a piece of info:
Palissy agrees to be minister.
Deleuvre will feel betrayed.
Palissy will deny it.
Denials never work.
And Deleuvre will still be furious.
The president will
inaugurate Beregovoy Square
today, in Chelles.
Should we cancel?
No way.
You should be seen.
- The press will harass me.
- I'll handle it.
In that case, OK.
Could you bring
your wife to the ceremony?
My Wife?
It would be a good photo-op.
Not a good idea.
Drop Hussan.
No point in seeing him.
I'll handle him. Thanks.
Sweetheart...
Sweetheart,
I need you.
Elisabeth...
You can't stay like this.
You made me
take medication.
You see, it doesn't help.
Stop.
I can't.
I still see myself
in that car with Amaury.
I should be in prison.
No. You don't go to prison
for an accident.
Yes, you do. I'm a lawyer.
I know.
Involuntary homicide.
- 3 years.
- No. Not in this case.
Stop brooding.
You can't go back.
We can't erase
what happened.
I need you to get dressed
and come with me.
Yoq can't touch
Elisabeth.
The press room
is still in the same place?
Yes.
- Come with me.
- Oh, no.
I have other...
I need you for a minute.
I can't touch Elisabeth
or Hussan, who knows things
you won't tell me.
I won't play the fool.
What do you know?
It's not my secret.
This "secret"
will explode in your face.
I can't work like this.
I'm sick of it.
Oh, you're sick of it?
I'm here 3 years
and you want it all right now?
Find out everything?
Have everyone's trust?
You're used to the red carpet.
So annoying.
"You're beautiful
with your fiery eyes."
- Do that a lot?
- When I get no sleep.
- Marivaux.
- Musset.
OK!
I'll speak to the president about it.
OK. Thanks for walking with me.
- Hello.
- Hello, Mr. Kapita.
How are you, Simon?
Got a scoop?
Just came to say hi.
No time yesterday.
Hello.
We haven't met?
Aurélie Robi, from the Figaro.
Hello.
Any comment
on the censure motion?
I can't imagine
it will pass.
- They say Palissy...
- would betray Marjorie?
He was here this morning.
What did he get?
I won't say.
- So he got something.
- A ministry?
For himself?
Palissy would be
an excellent minister.
So Palissy will be minister.
Can I quote you?
"Quote" what?
These are just your deductions.
- I'll buy you a drink later.
- Sounds good.
OK, let's get to work!
I thought you were busy.
I wanted to hear
your performance.
- Think it'll work?
- And how!
There may be a cabinet reshuffle
if the motion to censure
is avoided.
Mr. Palissy was seen
at the presidential palace
and may have accepted
a minister position.
- Find that fucking jerk.
- OK.
What the hell is up?
You accepted an offer from Marjorie?
I got an offer
but didn't accept.
For now.
- Can we talk?
- We are talking.
Stop fooling.
It's pissing me off.
I'll take you to lunch.
I'm polite to your crudeness.
I have good manners.
I don't have time.
Come on!
It's propaganda.
Kapita's trademark.
But it could be true.
- If you drop me...
- I won't drop Marjorie.
You said you had a smoking gun.
It's 1.
I'm still waiting.
- It's coming.
- Before 6.
Or I won't vote
for your fucking censure.
And I won't hand you
power on a platter.
I don't want to get fucked.
No fear.
It wouldn't be appealing.
Got anything, Desmeuze?
Hussan won't talk to me
or see me.
His wife's the link.
She's here.
He didn't even marry
that idiot.
She's here. Call you back.
Thanks.
- Got anything for me?
- No.
He won't agree.
I'm not surprised.
Have a seat.
He won't betray Marjorie.
He saw his lawyer. The AG
launched an investigation.
- Do you realize...?
- Yes.
I don't wanna go back
to that lousy apartment.
Give me the address,
I'll convince him.
No. I can't do that.
He never said anything?
Not about his work, but...
"But"?
I'rr] sure there's dirt
on Elisabeth Marjorie.
I can't stand her,
that princess,
she won't look at me,
it's like I don't exist.
I need something concrete.
Once,
he didn't come home all night.
Elisabeth Marjorie
had a problem.
At night...
Do you remember the date?
It was about a month ago.
Wait.
It was October 5th.
I'd been to the salon
for my color.
I just get highlights, but...
It looks good.
Thanks.
Get the news briefs from October 5th.
He'd walk through fire
for her.
I'm sure they slept together.
Before Marjorie.
I feel it.
That's 25 or 30 years ago.
A long time.
Your jealousy hangs on.
No. She's old.
Excuse me a moment.
What are you looking for exactly?
Next day, there's an obituary
of Amaury Desplantes,
the publisher,
but there's no link.
- They had an affair?
- Apparently.
Find someone who knew him.
- That's private!
- Do it.
Consider that
once we find something.
Did you know
Amaury Desplantes?
No.
Could you ask
your husband if he did?
What do I get out of it?
We'll see.
It's not free.
That's clear.
We'll find something.
Don't worry.
I'm not worried.
Ex-prime minister Deleuvre
claims a majority
for the censure
of the government while others
say Mr. Palissy...
What are you giving Palissy?
Nothing.
That's bullshit.
I tried to give him
the Interior.
- The Interior!
- Don't worry.
The idiot said no.
But anyway, this time.
I may lose.
I'm not Mitterrand.
If they want cohabitation,
I'll resign.
You'd regret it your whole life.
And you don't give up.
You don't get it.
I'm defending myself
instead of governing.
One eye on the polls, the other
on my so-called allies.
I can't look straight ahead.
My vision for the future hits
Palissy, and now,
the Hussan scandal.
I'll never forgive you
for failing him.
I still have honesty.
Just that.
We can't forget honesty.
Who gives a fuck about that?
It's all we hear around here.
And effectiveness?
What about helping the State?
Or helping people?
Don't do your lawyer act.
Benoit is a friend.
You support friends.
Even if he asks you
to hide a corpse?
You're horrible.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I've had an awful fucking headache
all day.
However,
Hussan is betraying us.
Never.
I'm not so sure.
I'm sure.
What if it comes out?
We're not there yet.
But if it happens.
We'll see.
I could leave.
Get a divorce.
I don't want you to leave me.
I don't want you to leave me.
I don't want you to leave me.
No political questions,
Please.
We're here to honor the memory
of a great socialist. Thanks.
Mr. President, it's a great
honor for me and for our city
that you are here to inaugurate
this square named for a socialist
whose honor
- and I quote Frangois Mitterrand -
"was thrown to the dogs"
and whom we must not forget.
Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
I had to be here today.
Pierre was a model for me.
I was a young secretary
in Finance, in 1992,
before working for him in...
- No. In Finance. It was in...
- You're confused.
Advisor in the Finance ministry.
A slip, and the dates are wrong.
In 1988 Alain Marjorie
was an adviser in Finance.
You should remember:
that's the year we were married.
But you do tend to forget
our anniversary.
Just about every year.
But what you remember
and what I remember
is that Pierre married us
on June 2, 1988.
Thank you, Pierre.
I need to try harder
for anniversaries.
I remember Pierre in 1988.
I was 27 and fresh out of school...
Thank you for having us,
Mr. Mayor.
- What happened?
- I don't know. A lapse.
I don't know. He's tired.
- Should we go?
- Yes. Simon, come with me.
Wait for me in the car?
I need air.
Give me some space.
You OK, prez?
We're pals now, Kapita?
Please forgive me.
Is that what you called
my predecessor, your friend?
Yes.
You can say "prez."
But we're not buddies.
I need to keep formality,
a carapace
around me
that helps me be strong.
Not Marjorie,
but the president.
And to answer your question,
I'm fine. I just...
this fucking headache.
I'm scarfing aspirin today.
- Did you see a...
- Yes.
I'll see my doctor on the way back.
Gabrielle talked to me.
She didn't trust you,
but now she does.
Women are fickle.
- That's sexist.
- Yes. You're right.
Gabrielle is
an electronic brain.
She must've analyzed your behavior
and drawn conclusions.
It happened about a month ago.
A accident.
They reacted quickly.
Without asking for advice.
They transported her
from the country house.
The police didn't know.
If they had doubts,
they didn't share them.
They're soldiers.
Exactly how many people know?
- 2 secret service guys, Benoit...
- Gabrielle.
The doctor at Val-de-Gréce.
And me, that makes 6.
You're the 7th.
And your wife makes 8.
The Desplantes family?
A clear police report,
with photos of the accident...
The car belonged to Amaury.
What questions do you have?
From what they tell me,
this young man was wild.
But the problem is...
Elisabeth can't get over it.
- The guilt?
- Yes.
So that's Benoifs dirt.
But it's her personal life.
A woman's reputation.
That doesn't mean much
in politics.
I hope you're wrong.
I hope so too.
I'll still try
to limit the damage.
- You took a long time.
- I needed air.
You told him, didn't you?
I won't be able to face him.
I think Kapita has seen
his share of guilt.
I'll sleep a minute.
Wake me up?
I don't get the head guy?
Just his éminence grise?
I don't need you.
May I come in?
If you want to waste your time.
- You're alone?
- Yes.
Rose went for a walk.
I I know about
Elisabeth's accident.
You're in on their little secrets!
I want them to stay secret.
What did your wife tell Desmeuze?
You know that too?
Of course!
We're not married, did you know that?
No.
So, when's the wedding?
Never. I kicked her out.
She wanted to get dirt
about the accident, that bitch.
It's not the 1st time
I've been with a whore.
Does she know anything?
Just that I didn't come home
one night
because of Elisabeth.
I'll call the media
and tell all.
Maybe then I'll kill myself.
- There's a balcony.
- Stop this nonsense.
No, no.
I'm just starting.
You're offended
because I took money?
OK, I did it. S0?
What about Marjorie's campaigns?
The big packs
of 500-franc bills?
We helped ourselves.
And the cash cabinet bonuses
- 20.000! 50,000! -
from the prime minister?
Doesn't justify stealing.
It was too full.
I took the extra.
- How much?
- 150,000.
I could've had more.
Even when I'm dishonest,
I'm honest.
Marjorie wants to look clean.
Too bad. He'll fall with me.
All this because Rose
betrayed you.
Your reaction is a bit extreme.
I don't care about Rose.
Betrayed by Marjorie, by Rose,
so you'll betray.
Kind of childish.
- Don't play dime-store shrink.
- I have to.
Go fuck yourself.
You can rebuild your reputation.
In this country, you confess,
ask for forgiveness, and it's OK.
I'll help you rebuild yourself.
Rebuild your image.
- I'm done.
- No.
And Rose?
You love Rose.
Yes. I'm really an idiot.
For being in love? No.
Call her.
She'll come back.
You're the one who kicked her out.
What do you know about it?
Go now.
My lawyer's coming over.
Don't worry.
I won't do anything stupid.
Kapita?
Thanks.
Gabrielle, it's Kapita.
Desmeuze is investigating Elisabeth.
Yes, shit!
He's using Rose.
Hussan is a kamikaze full
of dynamite. I'm worried.
I tried to calm him down.
Taxi!
I'll handle it.
I'll keep you posted.
Hi, Simon. How are you?
- I want to see Ludovic.
- Have an appointment?
I need one?
He's with a client.
I'll call Virginie.
Thanks.
Virginie, can you come?
It's urgent. Thanks.
Hi, Simon.
Hello.
Here to see Ludo?
OK. We're done.
Mr. Bakian, Simon Kapita,
who headed Pygmalion
and is special advisor
to the president of France.
Glad to meet you.
I'd like to invest in France.
If you need me,
feel free to call.
Thanks.
- Goodbye.
- See you soon.
I'll see you out.
What do you want?
Can we talk in your office?
If you put pressure on
Elisabeth Marjorie,
I release the dogs on Deleuvre.
He refuses to admit he's gay.
Don't come near
the president's wife.
She has things to hide?
Lovers?
No. Rumors.
They're false,
but could do damage.
Stop manipulating
Hussan's wife.
He sent her to me.
She's charming.
Don't sleep with her.
- Well, it would be nice.
- Leave her to her husband.
She can't offer you anything.
I'm not sure
you're on the right side.
I'm sure you're not.
- What did he want?
- Nothing. What's up with Marjorie?
You can't break a case
in 3 hours.
Whafre we looking for?
What you can find.
Hurry up.
Where's your group?
The vote's in one hour.
Where's your smoking gun?
Listen, Palissy, it doesn't matter.
I'm not asking you to shift
the majority this time.
But I want you, personally,
to vote for the motion.
We must punish Marjorie
for having a crook like Hussan
in the government.
You want a lot less now.
Because it's over.
You found nothing.
- Marjorie is clean.
- I'd be surprised.
We just need more time.
I'm setting up
a parliamentary commission.
I want Hussan's head
and Marjorie's.
Hussan is already down.
In for the kill.
Only the dead don't return.
Thanks.
Kapita's my friend,
but I'd rather deal with you.
Nice to see a pretty woman.
I'm not as nice as Kapita
and in a bad mood.
- I want to see the president.
- Don't just waltz in.
You're not expected.
- Gabrielle...
- "Madame Secretary."
To discuss the new government?
You're not qualified
to discuss its makeup.
As necessary support
to the majority, yes.
I can still vote.
I say the word
and all my deputies are there.
Time for blackmail?
Time to talk.
Still OK for the Interior?
No.
- Excuse me?
- You turned down the offer.
At 5:40, you can be sub-secretary.
For cabbages.
I'm not a gardener.
I refuse any cabbages.
You won't keep Chavour
as Interior minister!
Don't vote for the motion,
and we'll talk tomorrow.
I don't take orders.
The president needs loyalty,
and you've shown none.
I admit it.
That's politics.
I want a cabinet post.
And not cabbages.
I'll see.
The vote is in 15 minutes.
I'll let him marinate.
He won't get the Interior.
Yes, he will.
You saw the president?
Listen.
Hussan took money.
Oh, shit!
We need someone competent
for the Interior.
Not a fool like Chavour.
To see if Hussan
blocked an investigation.
To shield
the president from Hussan.
There must be someone here
who can do it.
Sorry,
but except for Martine Vintage...
He'll never pick her.
So...
Palissy!
I can't. I have
a meeting now. Call you back.
I'll call you in 15 minutes.
What's so urgent?
Benoit kicked me out.
I won't go back to him.
I want to work for you,
at Pygmalion. I've done p.r.
I speak English.
I'm not dumb.
No open positions.
To work for me,
go back to Hussan.
Tell me where he goes,
what he does.
Keep me posted.
We'll call it an internship.
And we can see each other.
Tonight?
Tonight I have meetings.
Tomorrow?
I'll call you.
We got it!
201 votes!
The motion to censure failed.
Open the champagne.
You get bubbly, I get Palissy.
- A good choice, president.
- You call that a choice?
Required by circumstances.
We'll announce it tomorrow.
Gabrielle, stay.
More work to do.
- Feeling better?
- Yes. My headaches gone.
Must have been the vote.
Oh, hi! You're here?
Hello, president!
"Mr. President"!
Come here, kid.
- Is this your son?
- Victor.
- Hello, sir.
- Hi, Victor. My name's Simon.
- Come here a lot?
- I have a deal with Mom.
If she works late,
I get 1 hour.
You're organized.
She works too much.
Why bother adopting me then?
We need to have a little talk.
Come here.
Goodbye, president.
Goodbye, sir.
Bye, Victor.
I wonder
if he's not her biological son.
Strong character
and an amazing IQ.
OK. I'll let you go, Simon.
And Hussan?
I talked to him. He's OK.
His precious Rose is back.
You can sleep soundly.
Tonight, anyWaY-
Hi, it's Juliette.
Leave a message.
Juliette, I'm waiting.
When'll you be back?
Sorry, I can't stay awake.
I'm going to bed.
Good night, sweetie.
I couldn't go back to sleep.
It's not a big deal.
I know it's not.
I woke up last night
with real anxiety.
It's not normal.
What is she working on?
I'm sure you know.
It's about kids
who want to fight in Syria.
She's an apprentice terrorist?
- My daughter's crazy.
- Our daughter.
In this case she's yours.
Why not study...
to be a pharmacist?
That's a good job.
- You should go sleep.
- I can't.
Sorry to disturb.
So glad to see you, Simon.
So? The new government?
Announced in 30 minutes.
Want me to lock you in
and throw away the key?
He'd do it.
Palissy got Interior.
Thanks.
- Bravo, for Palissy.
- It wasn't me.
You arrive, and he gets it.
It's clear...
Sometimes I wonder if
my reputation isn't more about...
misunderstandings
than real successes.
You're depressed.
Yes.
Now that these idiots are done,
we can finally get to work.
I need to go up
in the polls.
What do you suggest, Kapita?
What do you want to do,
Mr. President?
Do you have ideas?
Where are we
with Dourange?
India hesitates.
We won't convince them.
More champagne
paid for by the Republic!
I'm sick of this diplomacy
with snacks and champagne.
It was one of your ideas.
Find a new buyer.
That's over 3,000 workers
unemployed!
I met
a foreign investor yesterday.
He wants to invest in France.
His name...
is Guila Bakian.
He's not an investor
but an intermediary.
I don't care about that.
A scalpel works, for a tail.
I don't understand.
What?
What? What is it?
Are you OK?
This fucking headache's back.
Yes. Go on!
Take care of this Bakian.
Thanks. Go on.
A doctor. Quick!
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