The Great Java (La Grande Java)

Restored in 4K from the picture negative and the sound negative.

A film by Philippe Clair.

- It's him, it's Kougloff. - That's not how it's spelled.

- It's Kougloff. - No.

It’s him.

- That’s him, right? - No time to lose.

- Are you looking for a hairdresser? - Who sa that?

Me, why?

Because I thought it was him, watch out.

It's nothing... we’d like to know where Colombani lives.

- It’s written here. - What?

- Colombani. - Are you sure?

Absolutely.

- Look. - Here it is.

- He’s not answering. - Try again.

Come in.

These gentlemen want to see you.

Good day gentlemen, leave the door open. It’s hot in here.

- What can we do for you? - Open the window.

Are you Colombani? And you’re Corsican now?

- With a new face. - Worse than the previous one.

- The money. - What are you saying?

Explain it again.

- Shall we repeat it? - The money.

- The money. - The money.

- Is 2.50 francs per hour enough? - We want our 20 million

inside here and in 5 minutes we want our 20 million.

- In 5 minutes. - I have the 20 million, yes.

I must ask my secretary.

Olivier, Sébastien, Gideon? These gentlemen need money.

And now out, “Raus”, through the door.

Take that door with you as well.

Look at that...

They’re all cooperative.

You’re lucky I like your daughter, otherwise we’d go to the police.

A little respect for me!

You’re not bad guys

some spare change for the restaurant.

Keep them, I won’t take them. I’m waiting for the 20 million.

We’ll make sure we get everything back.

It’s going to get rough.

Bastards!

Blow.

Very well Mr. Colombani, absolutely Mr. Colombani.

- Good day sir. - Gentlemen.

We would like a room.

- With running water. - I just rented the last one.

- No. - To Colombani?

Of course.

Thanks.

Here, Pascal.

- Is it a good hotel? - We’ll sleep somewhere else.

They’re all bought off by Colombani.

The water is cold.

No gentlemen, not all in. Only I’m allowed in.

- Who is it now? - I am Mr. Devot.

I am a resident of Bozouls and a candidate in the upcoming elections.

- Congratulations Mr. Gradot. - It's Devot.

- You’re the opponent? - That’s right.

Dav versus Goliath, that's what they call it. Look there.

VOTE COLOMBANI VOTE DEVOT

Colombani doesn’t want you here, rumours spread fast.

I can help you.

Gentlemen, I think we’ve found an ally.

You were going to sleep outside, I’m giving you a place to sleep.

- Enjoy your meal! - Thanks!

The soup is undrinkable, it’s cold.

There’s also a hair in it.

At Colombani’s the kitchen is surely better.

- He is the king of salads. - Salad? Tell me more!

The story began in England...

Can I not tell him?

He is the only one who finds out.

It all started in England. I knew a girl called Franc.

- Really ugly. - Who sa that?

I met a girl called Frances Kougloff. I was engaged to her.

Her father was a coach in a club in Paris.

So he made the following proposal...

I would play for his club, marry his

daughter and for that I would get 10 million.

The 10 million interested me, but I wanted

not leave my best friends.

They are so cute. I demanded 20 million to play together.

So we met in Paris to

sign the contract and receive the money.

But unfortunately Kougloff, his daughter and the money disappeared.

He could keep his daughter, but the money...

So now we are searching. At a certain

moment I found an article

Bozouls with 340 inhabitants and in the cup quarter-finals.

Bozouls with 340 inhabitants and a quarter-final, that makes no sense.

So we went to Bozouls and I met Mr. Colombani

who looked exactly like Kougloff.

You must report him.

This is impossible because of his daughter.

- What do we do then? - Trust us.

Colombani wouldn’t have welcomed you like this!

Well, in our village he’s the one in charge.

He has enough money, the most beautiful house is his.

He even takes our small rugby team and drags them into the quarter-finals.

And that is still not enough because the man is running in the elections.

And do you know against whom? Yes, against me...

And even if that still isn’t enough

he funds his election campaign in such an American way.

- Damn... the money... - Yes, exactly.

- Do you think you have a chance? - A chance?

If he wins the competition, all eyes will be on Colombani.

It is truly a disaster and a problem.

- Otherwise you stop the campaign? - I’ve been doing it for 20 years...

I will not stop the campaign for an outsider.

He will surely have a chance, right?

- We will help you. - That is certain.

- Why don’t I have a pillow? - Do you see a way out for me?

Maybe... but against Colombani, trust us.

We are the strongest!

- We will make the posters. - And then run into Colombani?

- Look at this. - How beautiful she is.

Sorry.

- They hang posters every night. - Every night?

- Yes. - And his daughter too?

No, he does not let her go out easily, he watches her strictly.

Right now she is even sleeping.

It is here, do you understand what you must do?

If someone appears, what do you do?

- Then we run away. - No, what will you do then?

Quiet! Alright, here we go.

Push...

- What do you have in your hand? - It’s not mine...

Put me down, someone is in the hallway.

- Hurry! - We’re out!

Idiots...

Filippo, are you dead? Answer me... at least say something...

Filippo, are you dead? Tell me!

No, I’m not dead. What nonsense...

Why are you talking to me like that? What d I do to you?

You’ve done nothing to me... I’ve been looking for you for months...

For you I risk my health and my life

to cross that balcony. I dressed like a gentleman...

I am here to declare my love to you but I have done nothing to you.

I d not recognize you.

What is in your eyes? You have completely forgotten me...

I’ve been waiting for you for six months. Why'd you leave me?

D I leave you? D I move here?

D I change my name? Colombani doesn’t suit you at all.

Do you prefer Kougloff?

- I didn’t mind Kougloff. - That's my father's name, I’m different.

- Dad sa you left me. - D you believe him?

- Actually yes. - You believe everything.

- Well, yes... - Darling...

That’s why we came here. He wanted us to forget everything.

He wanted you to forget it, I didn’t forget anything.

I have not forgotten your father or the money. I have not forgotten you, my love.

What are you doing on the floor?

Go away, he must not find you here.

Oh no, my coat...

No, not on the bed! Come on, leave now!

Not on the bed?

No.

- Oh no, it's my Sunday suit. - My Filippo.

I am extremely tired.

No, not on the floor...

No, please, no, no, go away...

- I’m leaving. - No, don’t go, stay!

- Oh no, that’s not true. - It’s not serious.

It’s not serious, it’s not serious...

Guys, find a place to sleep.

No... no...

You’re tickling me, naughty one.

Florence?

- Florence, are you sleeping? - It’s my father.

- Answer. - Say yes.

If I am sleeping I cannot answer.

That’s right.

Are you still having nightmares, darling? Because of that bastard Filippo!

Even in your dreams he doesn’t leave you alone.

- I’ll hide behind the door. - No, stay here.

I’m going to jump out the window.

Why are you coming upstairs with so much noise?

And now silence!

That’s how I like it!

Idiots!

Filippo?

Sleep, my little one, sleep my little kitten.

Good afternoon, friends.

Good afternoon, Mr. Colom...

They are here.

I come to drink with you.

- Put it there, thanks. - Okay.

No, to the other table.

They are looking for trouble... stay calm!

Pascal, as usual.

Try to get in.

That is not good at all.

Sorry.

No, no.

- Well done. - Go after him.

- Me? - Yes, yes.

Calm down, sir.

Thanks.

Thanks. You are really kind, sir.