La Grande Bouffe

There.

It's done.

How did it come out?

It's so beautiful that it looks fake.

All right, goodbye.

Bye.

Are you taking the preserves as well?

Yes, I have to bring a gift.

And you're also taking your recipes and your knives.

Listen, Madeleine, it's...

I've owned these knives since I was 15.

My father sold two cows to buy them for me.

This poor man ordered the best set of knives from Germany.

- And, at 14, you left Carpunigno... - Car-pug-ni-no.

...with your knives. We all know the story - by heart.

But what I don't understand is what you intend to do

with all these damn knives during your weekend.

And do you have lemon-based washing-up liquid?

- Yes. I'm sure there's some in here. - Ah, yes.

Lemon, it's the best acid to use for washing dishes.

The gloves! Did you remember the gloves?

Yes, I did. Here they are.

Thank you.

New model.

More sensitive.

For housework...

...gloves are vital.

Suppleness and resistance.

Suppleness, so as not to lose the feel of the object.

Resistance...

...for the workload.

We've got exactly four weeks' worth of taped shows.

I can leave with total peace of mind. My god, what joy!

But what will we do afterwards?

Afterwards, there are those projects I told you about.

But for now, I need to be by myself for a bit.

I'm tired. I need a little solitude.

What's wrong? Stop being so nervous.

Think about... what? Television is not your life.

Think of your life. Stop, OK?

Yes, I think you're right. I'll take up yoga.

Good.

Before I leave, I'm going to do a good deed.

I'm going to give my daughter a gift.

I've been waiting for you for 45 minutes.

Hello, Cordelia.

Hi.

Zack Zakurawali.

Pleased to meet you.

You know, when one decides to get away...

Where are you going?

You told me to meet you here. Why?

To see you before I leave.

If I have to count on you to keep me updated...

Have you seen your mother? How is she?

I'm sure she's doing fine.

If I understand correctly, you see her as little as I do.

Listen, Daddy, with your paternal authority...

Yes, I'm leaving.

I'm doing a series of special news reports.

Would you like to stay in my apartment?

Of course.

Be careful, though. No hellraising.

Be wary of the neighbours. They're all a bunch of old fools.

Paternal authority of shit, as a bonus.

- Thanks. - Thank you. Anything else?

Come over here.

I want you to find him work before you leave,

because he dances really well.

I want you to find him work.

What's going on here?

There are no more shuttles, and the bus is gone.

- Oh, yeah? - Yes.

There's no car. I have no idea how to bring the Parmesan cheese.

Annette, come on. Dragutti, come.

There they are.

Be careful, it's heavy.

Come on, darling.

You're lucky, you can just roll it.

Yeah.

Bravo, bravo.

Let's go, Marion.

It's ten a.m.

Ten a.m.

Come on, wake up.

That work hasn't finished yet?

Give me your phone number, so that I can reach you.

In case of emergency.

Why do I always have to tell you where I'm going?

Because I need to know.

- Your slippers! - No.

God, give me patience.

The jury, having deliberated the evidence presented in court,

condemned...

If my colleagues could see me...

They think I'm such a serious gentleman.

For the last time, Philippe, where are you going?

I've already told you, I'm attending a conference on case law in London.

That's not true.

You're a big fat liar.

Actori incumbit probatio , Nicole.

Let's not fight.

Especially today.

Why especially today?

Don't worry about a thing.

If you need anything,

I've granted you access to my bank account.

Do you understand?

I don't understand all this bank access stuff.

No, not that.

You have a responsibility towards your father and mother,

bless their souls,

but I don't want to be mixed up in your affairs.

This photo will not leave this place.

I have given you my life to come to this,

not knowing where you are going.

Nicole...

OK, fine. I get it.

You're going to see the girls again.

Come on, give me that photo.

No, never.

You're acting crazy.

- Come on, give it to me. - No.

- Give it to me, Nicole. - No, no.

Don't do it, Philippe.

Don't go to the brothel.

Think of your career.

Swear to me you won't go to the brothel.

I can continue to make sacrifices, as I've done until now.

It can stay in the family.

But...

Nicole...

Do you realise what you're saying?

Who took you in her arms when you were little?

Who breast-fed you?

No, Nicole.

I have to leave.

You always rape me.

Do you think some whores could ever replace me?

Oh, no, Philippe.

Are you eating by yourselves?

Yes.

It's a house that my father bought

just after World War I ended, from a Polish chemist.

He gave it to my mother, but she never wanted to live in it.

- Can I borrow your hat? - If you like.

She felt it was too frivolous a place.

So we stayed at the apartment in Paris.

Here's old Hector.

He was my father's chauffeur.

How old is he?

I don't know.

But I've always known him.

And now he lives here all alone

...with the dog

Hello, Hector.

Hello, Mr. Philippe.

This is Ugo and Michel.

This is old Catherine.

I think you'll be happy, Mr. Philippe.

I didn't skimp on quality and got the best items.

Very good, thank you.

- Marcello! - Can we go inside now?

Come on.

Don't forget to let your friends know that the dog is vicious.

Beware of the dog. She's not always very friendly.

Come on, Catherine.

Catherine.

- How are you, Hector? - I'm well, Mr. Philippe.

- And your health? - Good, Mr. Philippe.

Very good.

Excuse me.

- Where are you going, Marcello? - I'm going upstairs.

Who is that gentleman, Hector?

The gentleman is from the Chinese embassy.

He has brought a gift.

- Hello, sir. - Hello, sir.

Pardon me a moment.

Let me take care of my guests, and then I'll be all yours.

Please take your time. I'll wait for you here.

Thank you.

Are you exploring, Captain?

It's quite a strange coincidence that you find me here,

as I'm rarely to be found in this house.

Although I own it... Well, my father owned it.

Excuse me, Mr. Diplomat, we need to visit the kitchen now.

- Of course. - We have a lot of work to do.

Please do have a seat. I'll be with you in a moment.

- Thank you. - Hector!

We are going to admire the wonders that you've wrought in the kitchen.

Over here. To the left.

There are three bay trees. Smell this.

That's good.

Let me smell.

- Here, taste this. - Yes, thank you.

- Do you want some blood sausage? - No, thank you.

- Is this wine from your vineyard? - Of course.

- Do you want some blood sausage? - No, thanks.

Where can I find some cheese?

- You don't want any blood sausage? - No, thank you.