Dance of the 41 (El Baile de los 41)

A NETFLIX ORIGINAL FILM

-Bonsoir. -Bonsoir.

-How are you adjusting? -Better.

Good.

Congratulations, de la Torre.

-She’s a very lucky woman. -Not as much as I am.

Monsignor. A pleasure seeing you.

Your father would be proud. It’s what he wanted for you.

I would like to think so.

Don Felipe, always a pleasure seeing you.

You should come by the house.

I have some new cigars I think you’ll enjoy.

You don’t say.

Excuse me.

Ignacio.

Carmen, it turned out exquisite.

I’m glad you came, Ignacio.

Amada is waiting for you.

Modest.

It belonged to Ignacio’s mother.

Poor woman.

If only she knew where it would end up.

On your sister’s hand, Luz.

Half sister.

Don’t worry. You too will soon find husbands.

Sure.

I hope he is a foreigner.

Like Romain.

Lorenza and Romain.

Will you excuse me?

Ladies.

I hope you have no objection to me stealing Amanda.

Just in time.

And to think, in my hometown, all I wanted was a little sister.

You look lovely.

Félix!

Ignacio.

I knew something was missing from this party.

Mr. President, I apologize for being late.

Félix.

So effusive, as always.

Congratulations, Ignacio.

I heard you finally got appointed to Congress.

What a nice wedding present.

No doubt that Mr. President is quite generous.

Only to the deserving.

Thank you for your trust, Mr. President.

What is given can also be taken away.

So you better honor your part of the deal.

To make my daughter happy.

That’s all I want in life.

But Villada is one of the president’s men.

And now, so am I.

Does Díaz know about this?

I wanted to consult with you first.

If he found out, he’d consider it treason.

Do you…

or do you not want to replace Villada?

Of course.

But why with you?

If the president were to change the official candidate…

who else would he choose?

Perhaps my memory is failing me, but I don’t think I’ve seen you before.

I just started here.

Evaristo Rivas.

Ignacio de la Torre.

-Nice to meet you. -Likewise.

Do you usually stay here so late?

A bad habit.

One I share.

May your union be fertile.

May the both of you see your children’s children,

and after a happy old age, may you arrive at the pearly gates

to be met by Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

It’s almost a miracle everything turned out so well.

The dance floor was crowded when we left.

Even Luz congratulated me.

The Limantours left early.

I hope it wasn’t because of the food.

Don’t you think we’ve toasted enough?

It’s never enough.

This is Dolores, your personal maid.

Socorro and Francisca are the two other maids.

Doña Gertrudis, the cook.

Marco is the valet.

Doroteo,

Francisco, Roberto, Aníbal…

and Lucas.

Isidro is the cook’s assistant, as is Juan.

And Mateo is the stable boy.

I was about to leave, and…

I thought you might want a drink.

I was going to work for my father, but that wasn’t going to end well.

So I came here instead.

Is your whole family still in San Luis?

Let’s say that the distance does us good.

When my father was alive…

I volunteered to visit the estates.

The farther the better.

“The farther the better.”

And what does Mrs. Rivas think?

There isn’t one.

Waiting for the right one?

And waste my time?

-Yes? -Mr. Congressman.

I was about to leave. Do you need anything else?

No, thanks. You can go and rest now.

-If I may? -It’s okay.

You were playing well.

You need to relax your wrists.

So your fingers fall on the keys with their own weight.

I may not know how to play piano,

but I bet you don’t know another woman who can clean, load, and set up a rifle.

Luckily.

What were you doing up so late?

I was waiting for you.

I don’t like you losing sleep on my account.

It’s the only way to see you.

Amada, it’s not proper for you to be like this in the living room.

Everyone’s asleep.

I haven’t finished my work for today.

-Can it wait till tomorrow? -It’s for your father.

Senator Téllez.

-After you, please. -Always so kind.

A box of El Buen Tono, please.

Good luck in the session tomorrow.

Wow. The nation’s son-in-law honors us with his presence.

Show some respect, please.

Ignacio.

My dear.

Mr. de la Torre!

Tell your wife we ladies all loved her dress.

It was divine.

-Who made it? -Enough.

-I’ll get you the tailor’s name later. -No, don’t give her any ideas.

Good evening.

-Good evening. -Good evening.

How’s married life?

Some duties are more difficult than others.

I met someone who could fit in well here.

Let me guess. You’ve already invited him.

Ignacio.

What do we have rules for?

For everyone else.

Nacho.

If you ever do this again,

-I’ll kick you out. -“I’ll kick you out.”

Listen, gentlemen. Who will--

I’m an old fox!

Thank you, Doctor.

Some rest will take your anxiety away.

She won’t forgive me for not inviting her to the wedding.

Dad and Carmelita didn’t let me.

Even though everyone knows she’s Indigenous.

How long has it been since you’ve seen her?

Six years.

Ignacio…

You and Dad are all I have.

Rest up.

You must take off your shirt.

Excuse me?

You may still leave if you wish.

Evaristo Rivas.

Have you come of your own free will?

Yes.

And do you know what unites us in brotherhood?

Socratic love.

And do you, Evaristo Rivas, confess to being eligible to join our society?

I do.

I’m a queer.

Do you swear to keep secret what occurs here, even under pressure?

I do.

Evaristo,

welcome to the Club of, now, the 42!

Welcome!

Gentlemen, let’s raise our glasses to our newest member.

Cheers!

I’ve never seen so many queers in one place.

I knew you’d appreciate it.

Did you go through this as well?

Who introduced you?

Don Felipe.

He was a close friend of my parents.

He invited me as a present for my 18th birthday.

Maximilian passed on the club to him before he was executed.

You’ll love it.

That’s Aristeo.

He’s the only founder left, but unfortunately, he rarely comes now.

Cheers!

Those two are senators.

That one is Agustin.

The newest member until you arrived.

Gabriel introduced him. They both like to wear women’s clothing.

Carlos is a board member of the Bank of London.

He’s a very interesting guy but sometimes a bit complicated.

Gustavo is a bit of an introvert, but he’s great.

And you’ve already met Rafael.

-Welcome. -Thank you.

-Where were you? -My dinner ran late.