The Bonfire of Destiny (Le bazar de la charité)

A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

Based on a true story.

Paris, spring 1897.

Parisians flock to a fundraising event, the Charity Bazaar.

Within 20 minutes, the wooden structure is engulfed in flames, trapping attendees.

The outcome is tragic with more than 120 dead and hundreds injured.

Most of them women.

3 HOURS BEFORE THE FIRE...

Fernand!

Oh, no.

Fernand!

Fernand!

Mama! Mama!

What's going on, darling?

My guinea pig is gone.

Oh, dear. When did you last see him?

Well, before I fed the birds,

but when I came back, he wasn't there anymore.

Don't worry. We'll find him. He can't have gone far.

- Fernand! - Fernand!

Fernand!

Fernand!

Ma'am.

His lordship wants you in the music room.

I'll be right there.

He wants to see you right away.

Fernand!

Very well.

Keep looking, dear. I'll be right back.

Fernand!

You wanted to see me?

I need to talk to you.

You want a divorce!

What? Let go of me.

Don't deny it. The attorney told me

you asked about the process.

There's another man?

No, there is no other man.

I'm sure there is. Who is it?

Let go of me! I'm telling you, there is no other man!

Why, then?

I stopped loving you long ago.

- You're mine. - Let go of me.

You're mine for life.

You made a vow.

I will never let you leave me, do you hear me? Never!

To hell with you.

I'm supposed to go with Mama.

Be quiet and get in.

Wait! What are you doing?

- What are you doing? - Camille.

- Stop it! Mama! - Camille!

Don't be ridiculous. What will you do?

Run after the horses?

You're taking my daughter away! You're a monster!

You have no right to do this.

As her father, I have every right.

You can't keep me from my daughter. I will find her.

I'm only fulfilling my duty as a father.

I'm sending Camille to an excellent boarding school abroad.

Forget this divorce business,

and go back to being the person who promised to love me forever.

You want to see Camille again?

Then get ahold of yourself.

And you will do what you are supposed to.

You were supposed to go to the Charity Bazaar?

Well, you will go. It will be good for my political campaign.

It's the biggest charity sale of the year.

You're married to the next Senate president.

You have to be seen there.

I'll drop you off on my way to parliament.

The coachman will pick you up around 9 p.m.

Buy a lot.

And spend a lot.

Do me proud.

Come!

The Bonfire of Destiny

- Miss Alice. - Thank you, Jean.

See you later.

- Wait a minute. - I can't.

Miss Alice can wait. Look what I've got.

What is it?

Our tickets for New York.

We leave in a week.

So soon? I haven't told Miss Alice yet.

You were supposed to talk to her two weeks ago.

I know. I haven't been able to.

I'm afraid to cause her pain.

- It's been 15 years... - Rose, look at me.

Do you want to be a maid forever?

No. No!

I have to go pick up the old man at his club.

- See you tonight. - Yes.

- And? - I will talk to her. I promise.

I love you.

Welcome to the Charity Bazaar.

In order to make purchases, trade your cash

for coupons at the counter located across from the entrance.

You will find an orchestra in the Bazaar's right wing

that you will be able to reward with tips.

All the proceeds will also go to charity.

In the left wing, you will be able to see a magician perform,

and as a world exclusive, the cinematograph...

- Rose! What were you doing? - Nothing.

Liar.

I saw you with Jean.

- You kissed in front of everybody. - True.

When you love someone, you can't hold back.

You have that with your beau?

Of course.

You'll get to experience it someday.

You'll just have to dare to get closer.

Be careful!

You're the one who rammed into me.

Anyway, you're fine.

You could apologize.

Apologize for what? For working?

Then forgive me for working. Do you even know what work is?

Try to be a little more careful next time.

You dropped this.

So long, Your Highness.

"So long, Your Highness." That man is such a cad.

Get The Owl!

Get The Owl! France has a new cannon.

The Germans better behave!

Read The Owl! Read The Owl!

Kid, here.

Keep the change.

Thank you.

I really don't get what you like about this rag.

It's everything you loathe.

15 PM IN FRONT OF THE BAZAAR

You like this ship?

- Shall I buy it for you? - Certainly not!

- Yes, I'll get it. - No. Miss Alice...

Thank you.

- There you are. - Thank you.

- Alice... - The magician's show is starting.

The impossible becomes possible.

It's wonderful!

Hello, Alice.

Hello, Odette.

I was hoping to run into you. How are you?

- Very well. And yourself? - Well.

But don't you think it's extremely hot in here? I find it unbearable.

It's gorgeous!

It's Lartier's latest creation. The princess of Wales has the same.

- Is that right? - Mm-hm.

- Mama... - Thomas, what's the matter?

When are we going back to the cinematograph?

There were too many people for us to enter.

- Can't we stand in line? - Later, darling.

Mama has other things to do.

My father set up the cinematograph at the Bazaar.

I don't need to stand in line.

I could take you with me.

Oh, no.

I'm replacing my ailing mother at Madame de Tanquerville's booth.

- Madame de Tanquerville? - Yes.

You're so lucky. It's my dream.

Really?

Why don't you go on my behalf?

You'll offer to replace me. I'll take Thomas to the cinema.

- You'd do this for me? - Of course I would.

Oh, I'm...

Thank you. Thank you.

Thomas, darling, you will behave, won't you?

Mama will be back soon. See you then, okay?

That was scary!

It will be okay. Don't be afraid, Thomas.

I also thought it was coming at us. I was scared.

That's it. It's over. It's awe-inspiring.

Don't be scared. It's over. Look, it's cinema. It's the cinematograph.

I thought cinema bored you.

It does, but I was looking for you.

I knew you'd be here.

Ladies and gentlemen, please leave the room.

It was really great.

Glad you liked it, Rose.

- Shall we go for a walk? - If you like.

We're not watching other films?

No, go ahead. I'll look after him since Mr. Julien is here.

Thank you.

Hello, ladies.

- Hello, Madame de Lenverpré. - Here's 30,000 francs.

Okay. Thank you, 3000 coupons.

- Here you are, ma'am. - Thank you.

Enjoy your visit.

Hello, Madame de Lenverpré. How are you?

Well, Madame de Laferrière.

- Your booth looks gorgeous. - We do our best. It's for charity.

Would you like this statuette?

Yes.

A woman symbolizing freedom will do well on my husband's desk.

Here.

But this is far too much.

I insist. I really want to contribute to your foundation for orphans.

We'll pray for you.

Thank you.

Pardon. Excuse me.