Heat Wave (Coup de chaud)

This film is based on a true story.

Nonetheless, it is a work of fiction.

The locations, characters and some events

have been altered by the filmmakers.

HEAT WAVE

Okay?

It's coming together?

Oh my!

Did we need to order it all at once?

No point doing things by halves.

I thought maybe your desk here. What do you think?

Sure, that's fine.

- Don't, Camille. It's sharp. - I'm playing.

Come on, lunchtime.

Let's go eat.

You called Henriet?

- Not yet. - Just in case you leave work this year.

I'd rather wait to be sure we can both draw a salary.

- Show me your room. - That one.

- How many days? - Every night from now on.

- Every night? - Yes!

- Why? - Because.

Relax.

Hold her tight.

You're fine.

What about you, handsome?

He's in great shape.

- Okay, Paul? Not too tired? - I'm okay.

- Seen the size of him? - It was touch and go.

You did great.

If everybody took such good care of their livestock...

Coming?

Can I pay you in two weeks? You don't mind?

'Course not.

We need to talk about Boibessot.

- What's going on? - He moves the fence to extend his land.

I put it back and next day he's moved it again.

You talked to him?

No, he won't talk. He just wants my land.

Three quarters of the village, and he wants more.

I'll pay him a visit.

Thanks.

And I didn't tell you...

Josef's been at it again.

He drove his car through my herd.

He never thinks.

He could hurt one at the speed he drives.

I've told him hundreds of times.

And a box of clips went missing. I had to buy another.

I've got better things to do.

I'll go see his mother.

See you.

Hello, Josef.

What's up?

What's in the box there?

Can you take care of it?

What is it?

If you do, I'll take your wood in.

I'm having lunch.

All by yourself? Mom said you could eat with us.

We'd like that.

How long have you had it at home?

I don't know. Maybe three weeks.

What do you feed it?

Worms and small snails.

And to drink?

Milk.

You mustn't give milk to a hedgehog.

It's poison for them.

That explains it.

What if he's thirsty?

Water. Anyway, they don't drink much.

I'll mix something up for you to give it.

You should return it to the wild.

It's not a pet that you keep at home.

Who's that?

It's a dog's spine.

Don't snoop in my drawers, please.

What's this?

It's a hoof knife.

- Can I keep it? - No, you can't keep it.

I'll keep it.

Put it back, I said.

I'm not playing games. Put it back.

Stop this, Josef.

People are complaining. You listen to music at full blast.

What's going on with Diane?

What?

- You know, her herd. - I didn't touch her herd.

Is that so? Who else could it be?

I can find out.

You annoy folks with your pranks.

- I've got my eye on you. - I know.

C'mon, Josef!

- Josef! - What?

- Did you take the Mayor's knife? - It wasn't me, I said.

Take over.

Look, I want you to give Daniel his knife back,

and you say you're sorry.

In any case, you need to go to the town hall for your benefit.

How come?

Yacine, are you eating with us?

No, not today.

Where are you going? I'll come.

You're going nowhere. You stay here.

Daniel says you have to behave yourself.

That's for the children.

Here come the men.

Open the gate for them, Josef.

What are we missing?

- What you been doing? - I made all the kebabs.

- You done any work? - Yeah.

- You got what I asked for? - The beers, sure.

Here. I found this for you.

Okay?

Hot, isn't it?

What do they call you?

Hello.

Rodolphe.

Great place you've got. Lots of room.

What are you doing?

I'll lend a hand if you want.

What's this?

A diamond glass-cutter.

You can see into theirs?

Seen their pool?

They let you use it?

No.

I'd love to go in with my nephews, but they won't let us.

How old are your nephews?

Jason's nine.

Sarah, I forget. And Kevin's five.

And my sister Isabelle's having a baby.

I have my daughter's old toys that she doesn't play with anymore.

Would you be interested?

Here...

If you want.

I appreciate it.

See you later then.

C'mon, get busy.

You okay?

One table just wouldn't leave. I'm beat.

You've eaten?

Not yet.

- What time did you put her down? - Ten to.

I feel like I never see her.

We'll have to find another childminder.

My mother's fine with it.

It adds too much onto my journey. I'm sick of it.

We can't afford to pay anyone.

I paid the electricity bill this morning.

Can you take a look? I don't know what to put.

For Lopez?

Yes. I put that much net but I'm not sure.

Why'd you reduce the cost of supplies?

It's good business.

He hasn't paid you yet?

- You called? - I don't want to pester him.

You have to keep calling or nothing will happen.

Okay, so what do I put?

Hi there, Laura.

Hi, Diane.

See him showing off with his water?

Stunted.

All ruined unless it rains.

It's the hottest summer ever.

You're not old enough to remember '76.

No.

Was it hot?

See anything?

Yeah.

How much is in there?

Not much.

The tank's half-empty.

Water from the pond would enable us to fill the troughs in the fields.

Tests have shown it's harmless for the livestock.

The most economical is a compressor pump.

We'd be looking at just under 3,000 euros.

That's a lot!

For a small village like ours, sure, but it would keep us going.

I agree, given water prices now.

It's equipment solely intended for farms?

I don't need it.

Why should I pay for equipment I won't use?

Solidarity, dammit! Water costs you nothing.

Nobody offered to pay for my borehole.

Should I send you the invoice?

Please...

Anyway, the purchase of the pump,

as for any investment for the general good,

will be subject to a vote.

We'll need to build a shelter for it.

I thought of the craftsman who just moved in.

It's worth getting in a craftsman?

We can handle it. I'll talk to Dominique Viennot.

Fine, let's proceed with the vote.

Those in favor?

The purchase of the pump is agreed, by 5 votes to 4.

That's it for the official agenda.

Anyone want to raise any other issue?