The Exchange Student (Les Grandes Vacances)

The only French film nominated for the "Le ticket d'or 1967" award.

This film is a tribute to Jean Falloux.

Bosquier Institute, youth boarding school.

Good morning, sir director.

Good morning, sir director.

Benoit, bring this carefully inside, it's for my wife's birthday.

Alright, sir director. -No, it doesn't prick, don't be silly.

Don't damage it!

Sir director, the students have received their results.

More than 80 percent have passed. You can be satisfied, it's a record.

So if I understand correctly we have 20 percent who didn't pass.

You are never satisfied, sir director.

We must aim for the maximum to maintain the honor of our school.

I'm just teasing you. A glass of champagne?

Gentlemen, I raise my glass to your health,

dedication, competence and quality of teaching.

Our task is noble. It brings us together in good and bad days.

Your eldest son's grades are on your desk, sir director.

To your health, sir director.

Charles, it is beautiful. You spoil me. -Where is Philip?

In his room. Why?

Philip? Philip? -Yes?

Can you come for a moment, please? -I'm coming.

Charles, he didn't do anything serious?

No, something trivial.

What's happening?

Look.

For English I had the average. - N.

But 1 for English, that's not good. -I'm not good at languages.

You will become.

You will make it up during vacation here at school.

My son among the possible dropouts? Nice publicity.

I have an idea. -I have a better idea.

You're going to England for a month. -But dad, I had plans.

I don't care. I'll swap you with the daughter of the whisky trader.

You go there, she comes here.

She learns French, you English and you will pass.

Your father is right. It's a great idea.

Luckily I still have him. Brilliant, disciplined, dedicated.

And first in his class.

What's wrong, my good boy?

There is alcohol in the second-year dormitory, they are fighting...

and they locked the guard sergeant in the toilet.

Thank you, I'll handle it. Here, my little one.

I continue my thesis. I'm already at the Crusades.

He will be my support later. -A troublesome boy, yes.

Philip, don't be vulgar.

Next week you leave for London, understood?

Yes father.

Good, now I'm going to check on the guard sergeant.

This is the boat, not bad, cash?

My father left it.

We are going to Le Havre and then take short trips.

How powerful is the engine? -It's a brand new 12 hp.

Come look. -My parents are sending me to England.

What? -It's not true, cash?

You are the only one who can steer the boat.

Tell that to my father.

Guys, we need to find a solution. Otherwise the trip is ruined.

Good vacation. He should be more proud.

We were close, He.

Such a high pass rate, that's a record.

No, madam, it's a tradition.

Are you satisfied with my son Christof? -He is in the top three, but difficult.

Try a bit harder. You too, by the way. Come here.

Enrollment fee at the beginning of the term, not at the end, please.

Madam the Countess.

Where is our little darling? -Here he is.

With his talent and intelligence, and a lot of tutoring,

he will become one of our brightest students.

He is worthless. -He is shy!

When under pressure one sometimes loses concentration in exams.

Isn't it, Isolde? -Explode!

He is right. -He is such a sensitive boy.

And terribly proud. Like all Saint Andr Don Villes.

I don't like driving at night. -We are leaving, Jacques.

Madam the Countess.

We will do the impossible, won't we?

I still maintain he is worthless. -What's wrong?

Are you taking your pajamas and your yellow shirt? -Of course.

I put it in loosely. -Fold it neatly, boys.

Don't be so difficult. -So, do you agree?

Yes, but I feel sold. -You're not going to back out now?

Do you want to go to England or not? -Of course.

Make the most of it. Your parents are never there during holidays.

I know. It's because of their meetings.

Here is a postcard. You send one every week.

And your plane ticket. Meeting tomorrow morning at the airport.

There won't be any trouble, He? -No.

My parents don't even know the girl's parents.

That happens a lot during exchanges. -As long as we don't get caught.

Bosquier Institute, youth boarding school.

On the other hand, "I + J" = "J + I" = cosine...

"J2" = 1 Are you still following?

And also "I + J" = "J + I"

= cosine "E + A" Do you understand?

Well, Marvien? Is there something bothering you?

Yes, sir. May I go outside?

Is it really necessary? -Yes, sir, it's urgent.

Go ahead then. -Thank you, Sir.

But hurry up.

I resume.

Can I help you? -Yes indeed, that is very kind.

What do you say? -Will you help me with the wheel?

Yes, but will you give me a little kiss first? -Typical.

First my tire and then I will give a kiss.

First... and then you give a kiss.

Father? -Yes?

Come here. -What is it?

What is wrong? -That English girl.

She has just arrived by car, she stopped...

in front of the classes and she lets herself be seduced.

It cannot be true, surely?

No. -Yes it is.

Back inside immediately. As punishment write the formula a hundred times! Give me that.

What is the meaning of this?

You have made yourself dirty. May I?

What is this? Mister Chastenait, you will pay for this.

What time suits you to come to my office?

In half an hour? -It will be during tea time.

I am Mister Bosquier. -How do you do, Mister Bosquier?

Did you have a good trip? -Excuse me?

Trip, journey... -Very good, thank you.

You must be tired? -Excuse me?

Tired, like this, tired. -I am in great shape.

Just follow me.

Is it the first time that you are in France?

No indeed, the second time, but...

You must speak French to me. -Yes that is clear.

I want to learn everything "with" French. -This will be amusing.

Let us go to your room, this way.

This is the room of my eldest son. I hope you like it.

It is a nice room.

But this is our English girl. -Mrs Bosquier.

How do you do? -All well?

You will have to adapt to the hours of the house.

Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m.

Explain it to her a little because I have the impression that...

In the meantime she can work on her French. -But she is on vacation.

That does not exclude discipline, especially when it concerns a young girl...

whose father has entrusted her to me. My son, Gerard.

How do you do? -Hi!

He has a beautiful herb garden. You have a beautiful herb garden, don't you?

Come, herb man.

Help her settle in, I am going to my office.

Give it here.

I... now visit Versailles? -Now? But of course.

Speak only with policemen. -Pardon?

Policeman. -Of course.

Relax.

A girl of 18 may still run errands without a chaperone.

Besides, she will return at 6:00 p.m. -I know that.

First of all she must put on something else. Secondly...

I do not want her in the vicinity of the classes.

And thirdly you can teach her a lot.

She wants to visit museums, attend conferences, go to good concerts.

Discover French culture. She may still go out once a week?

Wait a moment.

Gerard, come here. -I am sorting the leaves.

A Late Primulaceae. That is very exceptional for the season.

How adorable he is. Come here, my little boy.

You see, father, it is a primula officinalis.

And how did you find it? -Behind the storage place.

I am not asking you that. I am talking about Cherly Mac Farren, how did you find her?

Oh, me and girls, you know. -Even so.

Nothing really special. The less I see her, the better.

Well, from today on you will see her every day. Yes, museums,

conferences, cinema, the whole thing. You will go everywhere with her.

That is not nothing. -My darling.

As long as he is there, nothing will happen anyway.

What time is it? -8:30 p.m.

Those two are not home yet, where have they gone?

To the Carnavalet museum and the Galliera museum.

So here you are.

Is it by going to museums that you are in such a state?

No, there was a lot of pushing in the subway.

Power failure. -It is not true?

The people were slightly in panic.

But I thought you had the car?

I do not understand anything. What is she saying? -She wanted to take the subway once.

But it is not like that every evening, you know. Go get changed.

At which station did it happen, boy? -I did not really pay attention.

Tomorrow morning it will surely be in the newspaper.

Yes. So many things happen, they cannot put everything in the newspaper.

I must go take a shower now. -That is going too far.

Tell me. -Yes?

Did the Carnavalet interest you? -Yes father.

May I come in? -Yes.

What do you know about Carnavalet, my little boy?

Carnavalet? -Carnavalet!

The famous statue of Louis 14 is there, by Francois Devot.

And the priceless collection of engravings and books...

that contain 4 centuries of history of Paris.

Without the electric guitars and the wigs included.

And the pieces of rags of hysterical beings from space!

Are you playing with my feet? Under it!

That is cold! -Is it too cold? Now it is icy!

I have had enough, thank you.

Drink your coffee, it will get cold.

That can't do any harm.