The Unfaithful Wife (La Femme infidèle)

My God, wasn't he thin?

That was just before I met him.

So skinny!

Listen, Mamy, he's not exactly obese.

No, but he's chubby.

Between the office and the garden, he doesn't exercise enough.

I think he's lost a little weight.

It's not visible to the naked eye.

That was when Michel was born...

Where are my glasses?

They're in the living room, I'll go there now.

That's right, they're by the fireplace.

Thanks.

I would not be able to provide that information.

That's quite all right.

Mother forgot her glasses.

It's a wrong number.

Well, here they are.

Thank you, dear.

Go on, now.

Do you love me?

Why ask me that?

Do you love me?

Of course.

I haven't told you the story about the paintings.

No?

It seems the guy did not manage

to spot fake certificates of authenticity.

May I read in bed?

You can go to bed.

- You're not watching TV? - It gets on my nerves.

Divine wisdom.

- Good night, mama. - Good night.

- Good night, papa. - Good night, son.

What are you reading?

- "The Origin of Gods" - Wow.

- What is that? - It's not bad!

You don't follow your son's example.

It's my vice, leave me to it.

The worse it is, the better I like it.

She's wonderful, your mother.

Wonderful, but one day she'll have an accident.

She's getting better and better at driving.

You think she should join a rally?

This interlude is splendid.

What time are you leaving tomorrow?

Why?

Because

I have to do some shopping, you can take me down.

Around ten, or later if you like.

No, 10 o'clock works.

- Would you like coffee? - No, thanks.

What are you doing tomorrow?

Where are you going shopping?

I'll get my skin washed.

What is it?

You know, that makes me laugh.

Then to the hairdresser.

And maybe I'll go to the movies.

Anything good playing?

I don't know, they'll tell me at Carita's.

Should we eat lunch together?

I don't believe I'll have time, you know.

I don't think it will work.

I'll bring you back, just look for me at the office.

No, I can take the train.

Yes, of course, I'll wait for you. Don't worry about it.

PLEASE EXCUSE THIS BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE PICTURE

Aren't you hot?

Let's open the window.

If you like.

- Good night, darling. - Good night.

Aren't you sleeping?

- Aren't you sleeping? - I was going to ask you that.

You want me to turn on a light?

If you like.

You're all worked up, like a live wire.

Poor dear, you're tired.

A little.

I think I can go to sleep now.

- You can read, if you like. - No.

You can turn it off now.

Should I drop you at the corner of Quentin-Bauchart Street?

Yes.

- What is it? - Will you pick me up at the office?

Of course.

- See you tonight! - See you tonight!

You're smoking like a chimney today.

You think so?

I'm sure of it.

Thanks. Should we have a drink?

- Are you thirsty? - I'm always thirsty.

Shorter every day.

We're thirsty, Brigitte.

- What would you like? - Beer. And you?

Me too.

- Cold beer? - Yes.

I thought she was going to pounce on you just now.

Already happened.

Oh, you pig. Well?

More eagerness than talent.

Most women believe that sex is important,

but in reality, they don't care for it.

What time is it?

3:30.

It's my turn to change the parking discs.

No, I'll go.

I have a bit of a headache.

Here they are! They're nearly frozen.

You can't drink them if they're frozen.

The frozen beer of selfish schemes.

- Do you know what I said? - No.

I told him to go cook himself an egg.

- One token, please. - A token?

Here you go. Bottom of the stairs, next to the toilets.

Yes, there's plenty to do.

Hello, Carita? May I speak with Madame Desvallées, please?

Hello-hello, Carita?

May I speak with Madame Desvallées, please?

It's her husband.

Very well, never mind.

No, it's not important. Thank you.

Do you have cigarettes?

Cigarettes for the man, please.

- Which ones, sir? - Celtiques.

Celtiques?

There you go, sir.

Hello, Madame.

- Madame Desvallées just got here. - Thank you, Brigitte.

Come in, darling.

Did I arrive too early? Not finished yet?

No, no. I'm finished.

- Would you like a drink? - Yes.

- Whisky? - Yes.

Brigitte, two whiskies, please.

Very intriguing.

Paul says she doesn't deliver on her promise.

Oh, Paul.

By the way, what's going on with Paul? Is he on the hunt?

No, he's dealing with something rather annoying.

I tried calling you at the hairdresser.

Oh, really? Why?

To let you know I had finished early.

Oh, really?

No one told me anything.

No, you'd already left.

Oh, yes. I saw Doctor Zhivago again.

Hey,

you didn't like it much.

Well, you see, I wanted to see it again.

I liked it better this time.

Thanks, Brigitte.

For once, you won't have to recount the story for me.

Well, no.

"From 1852 to 1860, Napoleon III

governed France like his uncle, Napoleon I,"

- "and upheld..." - "and upheld..."

- "and upheld the French people's..." - "and upheld the French people's..."

- "right to..." - "right to..."

- "suffrage..." - "suffrage for all."

"But before the election,

he told the voters which candidates to vote for.

Those candidates were almost always elected."

Oh, yes.

Do it once more before bed.

- Can I read it in bed? - No, no.

If you do that, you'll just read "The Origin of Gods."

Whether I'm first or second, I'll still get a prize.

Fine, run along then.

- Good night, papa. - Good night, son.

- Hélène? - Yes?

Tell me- I want to make you happy.

Oh, that's nice.

What if we stepped out to a nightclub?

Or something like that.

- What do you think? - Tonight?

No, not tonight. Tomorrow or the day after.

Oh, yes.

We'll get a little group together.

Paul,

Georges and his wife,

Frédéric and Marianne,

But Frédéric is no longer with Marianne.

No.

Fine, Frédéric without Marianne.

Well? What do you think of that?

You know very well that would make me happy.

- No need to burn them. - Oh, really?

It's better to use a weaker alcohol

but one that keeps its natural flavor.

He's truly a wonderful cook.

Terrific.

I was, but over time I've lost my touch.

In any case, it was a lovely dinner.

Not bad.

My dear Charles, this evening was a wonderful idea.

The old hermit's back on the prowl.

It was Hélène's idea.

No, it was yours.

I read it in your eyes.