From Ear to Ear (Les cousines)

This film, based on a novel inspired by true events,

deals with several pathological cases.

The filmakers would like to warn the public about certain scenes of paroxysm

which should be viewed more as clinical cases than as entertainment.

Put it in the fridge. - But she could open it.

Put it over there.

- Good evening aunt Béa. - Good evening mother.

Good evening darlings.

Is there any smoked beef?

I ate that this afternoon, I was hungry.

There's some salad after the soup.

I bought a kilo of apples, will it suffice?

And I paid with my own money.

Who'll bring Lucile some soup?

Off you go.

Do you have the list of expenses?

8.50 for the grub.

32 francs for Diodrisone

and 28 for Sapalgin.

It's getting more expensive every day.

It's good, right?

There. Swallow.

There. Swallow. There. Swallow.

There. Swallow.

Don't drool.

Don't drool. Hurry up.

If you didn't need all that medicine, we could buy more steaks.

But you don't care.

Mashed potatoes or lobster is all the same to you.

What did you just hide?

Nothing, just sugar. - Give me.

Go to sleep baby.

Don't you have any money?

Only 10 francs left.

This can't go on.

We'll have to charm our bosses.

Here.

Music for my little sweetheart.

Good evening Georges.

Good evening Béatrice.

Good evening Josyne, good evening Élisa.

Good evening mister Borgo.

Good evening mister Borgo.

Coffee? I'd love some, thank you.

Josyne, 2 coffees, please.

What did the lawyer say? - He's pessimistic.

Isn't there anything we can do while Lucile is still underage?

No, you'll have to go to court to have her declared mentally incapacitated.

But that's gonna cost me a fortune!

I'm afraid so.

Your husband's will complicates things.

Béatrice, why do you insist on keeping this villa?

You can no longer afford it.

Sell it before it gets out of hand.

You know I can help you.

Abandon it? After all the sacrifices I've made?

Never.

Everything would be simpler if it weren't for Lucille.

I mean if she was normal.

God only knows what I've done for that child,

and what I'm still willing to do. For this, for what it costs me,

I have to win the case.

Of course.

Good night my angel.

Do we take her downstairs?

Outside, so she can breath some fresh air.

Come on.

Over there so they can't see her.

Enjoy and take some deep breaths, it's free.

- Hi. - Hi Bruno.

Hi.

Hello Snow White, smile. Recognise me?

What time is it?

20 to. - Let's go.

What's your cousin suffering from anyway?

I've told you twenty times already. A childhood trauma made her this way.

Long ago?

Yes, she was ten.

Josyne and I were still in school.

Will she recover? - Who knows.

We've tried everything and keep buying expensive medicine.

The doctor says an emotional shock could cure her.

I'll give her an emotional shock. She's pretty shapely.

Lucile is a life-size doll, warm and alive.

You're disgusting, we're leaving.

You're lucky to have a cousin who'll make you money while you're having fun.

Aren't you having fun?

Don't you like my pictures?

Here look, a man and a woman.

Look, a handsome negro and a blonde.

And now the best one yet.

Madame Butterfly with two Chinese boys.

Aren't these two little ones cute?

Hey, good morning. - Good morning.

Do you live here?

Are you on holiday? - Yes. You too?

No I work, part-time.

My mornings are free.

Are you a student? - Yes, psychology.

I'm André Cadè. - Josyne Laure, pleased to meet you.

Likewise.

Well now that we are neighbours, we can see each other again.

Alright, it's very easy to come and visit me.

There's a door in the fence, go around the villa

and if it's locked ring the bell.

And what if it's not locked? - Then come directly up to my room.

I'll show you.

Oh, boy!

You got this one too? It's rare.

I find it a little soft.

Martini, whiskey?

At 10am? A bit early.

What are we going to do? Shall we put on a record?

You know, if you're not in a hurry, you can stay.

I'm all alone.

You're very kind, very nice.

And very pretty.

Now that I know the way, we'll see each other again.

Stop getting aroused.

I have him in my pocket, the little neighbor.

You should see how he was looking at my legs.

He'll be thinking of them all night.

And you shouldn't think about that negro and Butterfly.

Let's get some rest.

She keeps getting heavier. - Has she eaten?

No. For you, I left the gratin in the oven.

Damn, I'm going to miss my train.

Go to work, cousin, so we can fatten up little Lulu.

Josyne, don't forget to visit Didier for the stuff.

May I?

Feet first, then your food.

Come on, let's go.

You're such a dimwit!

Touch it, it's so soft.

If you were cured, you wouldn't know how to do anything at all.

You don't know the first thing about pleasing men.

You'd have a lot of catching up to do.

You who stopped at age 10.

I know you can hear me.

Do you understand me?

No, you don't understand anything.

You're an animal. Here, smell my cologne.

You are a little cat.

A little cat, you pet it. But you also beat it.

Did he give it to you? - Very reluctantly.

That pig. We've been fattening him up for ten years now.

Jabalpur special with green pepper.

280 recipes in the service of love.

How about some fun while we're waiting for your mother?

Are you mad? That's 39 francs a bottle!

What's on TV?

We shall have to ask the court for a copy.

Listen Béatrice.

Formidable that Eros cuisine!

Not in front of the children.

Among old people it's disgusting, don't you think?

Élisa! What are you doing here?

I wanted to talk to you.

About what?

I wanted to ask you a favour. - Ask away.

Josyne's birthday is on Saturday. - Yes, I know.

We want to have a party, but just for young people, you know.

Very well.

My aunt would ruin everything with her sad face.

It would be very sweet of you if you took her out.

Why not?

Listen, if you'd really want to surprise my aunt...

why don't you propose a little trip? Two days.

A weekend. - Next Saturday.

It doesn't seem impossible. I hope I can convince her.

I bet you can.

You are irresistible. - Is that so?

Done deal, I've spoken to grandpa. - And?

He's taking your mother away for two days.

We'll be completely free.

We should organise the party.

Who should we invite besides Bruno?

André who I've met this morning.

He lives next door.

How is he? - Not bad

I've had him come up.

He's too tight.

But we'll loosen him up.

That tickles.

No, no not tonight.

Are you unwell?

I'm just not feeling like it.

Already working?

Yes, but thanks for the interruption.

I was just thinking of you. - Same here.

What were you thinking?

Saturday is my birthday and I wanted to invite you.

I'll have to be properly dressed. - No, on the contrary

I should be undressed?

No that's not necessary, it's informal, only young people.

How many will there be?

I don't know yet, you're the first I ask.

At the moment there's four of us.

You, me, my cousin Élisa and her boyfriend.

Ah the gentleman with the big car? - A gentleman?