Another Woman's Life (La Vie d'une autre)

-Tell me, when can you start? -Immediately.

I mean, anytime. Monday I go back to Paris.

Very good. Come in to my office Monday at 14.00.

Monday, 14.00. Alright.

The office is located an "La Defense", Aurora tower.

I'll get you a visitors card.

Very good..

Very good, my boy.

Go, fetch!

Go on.

Denver, here.

Come on. Bring it back.

One of the artworks from my eldest son, Paul.

He wants to make comics.

Oh, my children. this heat!

You would think it was August.

it's Marie, right?

Yes. Good Day, ma'am. - Good Day. Dimitri told me about you.

"Brilliant" he said, and coming from him ... - Until next week.

Tell your mother it was good that she told me about you.

How is it going with your father?

Your mother told us about his accident. It can't be easy.

You're very brave.

Dimitri's never wrong.

Marc.

- I bought you a racket. - Ah, Cool.

Claudine? - Yes?

Ah Claudine, Set the table outside. It's such nice weather.

- You are right. - I bought some beautiful squid.

- I will make them with white wine ... - Bye.

Goodbye.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Come on, Jacques ... Help me a little!

Wait, I'll help. Alright.

I'd almost got it.

- He should have died. - Mom, enough.

We got back a vegetable.

And my house had more air.

Are you thirsty?

enough? Some more? - What's that on your hand?

I have an interview with Mr. Speranski.

- In Paris, Monday. - You went?

- How was it? - Well I think he wants to try me.

You can thank me. I was right to try.

He was in the bakery. He rarely takes time off.

Standing still is going backwards.

I had your CV in my purse. They were very nice.

Even her, with her air of importantance.

The horn is Dr. Vincart.

I have to go.

I heard your with Royal Marketing.

I have an interview Monday. We'll see.

Your father didn't say what was decided?

My father said that with that CV, she could do anything.

I think my mom chose the place.

Too much sun on you.

You know Marc?

- We've seen each other. - He's my brother.

- I'm his idol. - Hi - Hi

- What shall we do tonight? - Marie's having a birthday party.

We wont be many, but if you're interested ...

Flo, you shouldn't have invited them. My house is a mess.

Why not? It is not! Be nice.

- My aunt is there. I do not ... - So what? So Marc comes?

I should give up on you.

- Thank you. - Happy birthday.

- Happy birthday. - Here, Marie.

- Happy birthday. - Thank you.

- A gift. - A gift! Great!

Klink-klink!

Cheers!

Did you see the choreography?

I'm tired, Let's go home?

So proud of you, my niece. Oops, you have lipstick everywhere.

Your aunt always exaggerates.

D'you see how she's dressed. for Netball on 14'th July, it seems.

And she always had too many notes in her singing.

The Life of Another

A film by Sylvie Testud

Paul?

No,It's me, Rita.

What is this nonsense?

Mom, I can't open the honey?

Huh? ..

What did you say?

What?

You say "Excuse?" or "Pardon?". Now we say "Huh?" ?

I'll be back.

Oh fuck!

- What was that ? What did you say? Did you say "fuck"?

in a minute.

Paul, are you there?

My hair.

Is that me?!

Paul, what's going on? Please, Paul.

Mama?

Mama... Is that your vacation dress?

Are we going on vacation?

Don't I go to school anymore?

Aren't you going to work?

I don't have a spoon.

A spoon?

Look, my bread is crumbling - Huh?

yes, It is crumbling.

Right.

You'll see, this is better.

- Did you eat alone? - Rita wasn't here this morning?

No, she eats elsewhere.

Yes, at her house.

Yes, in her home.

Can I say "Huh" now?

Honey? - yes.

Mama? - What?

This bread is delicious.

Cool.

Cool.

Happy birthday, Mrs. Speranski.

Mrs. Speranski?

Are you coming?

What day is it today?

- It's your birthday. - Looks like it.

- What year? - 2011.

2011?

What is your birthdate?

February 15.

Game of reflexes. Do not think, respond as quickly as possible.

Dad slept with you?

That's not the game. Respond without thinking.

What year were you born?

Two thousand ...

- Your full name. - Adam Speranski.

- Your address? - 7 Buenos Aires street.

Why aren't you in school?

You forgot to take me. You slept in..

Indeed. What time do you usually go?

- 8:45. - What time is it now?

8:34!

Why don't we take the lift?

That's the game. Today you lead.

You do things the way you want.

- It's the game of "reversed". - Yes

Hurry up because we only have 10 minutes.

- What floor are we on? - the top.

So we usually take the lift.

What's your father's name?

Name and surname. - Paul Speranski.

Your mother? - That would be you.

That's the game. What's my name? Name and surname.

Marie Speranski.

And my mother? Your Grandmother on my side. Do you know her name?

Where is your father? - in his studio

- What is his profession? - Cartoonist.

And what do I do? - office work like Grandpa...

How old am I? - 35 years.

- Are you sure? - No. You're 41 years old.

Yes, Jeannette?

I know, but I had to finish something.

Ok. Just wanted to tell you the new copies are in.

They're very good. You'll be pleased. When are you coming in?

I still have to draw the figures in front of the store.

I wanted to finish tonight, but...

I'm exhausted. I don't know. Around 14:00 ?

You can work here, if you want.

Nobody will bother you.

- See you later? - Later.

You walk fast. - I'm trying to keep up.

Why do we not say "hey"? - "Excuse" is better.

- Who taught you that? - You. What will you say to Mrs. Trochot?

The game's still on., Who is she?

The principal. What will you say?

Good morning, Mrs. Trochot. - How are you this morning?

Mrs. Speranski? - Mrs. Trochot, How are you this morning?

- Mrs. Trochot? - Yes, Ms. Chemin?

It is a game between Adam and me. Sorry.

It is the game of "reversed".

We had a little trouble this morning. It won't happen again.

One time is nothing. He can go to class.

"The exception proves the rule."

Yes, the rule: "Before the hour, there isn't time,

after hours, also not...

- Bye, Adam. - Till tonight, mama.

Have a nice day, Mrs. Trochot.

Class begins: 8.45 Doors close: 8.45

Lesson ends: 16.45

Do you have a pen?

Here you are.

Thank you.

Michael Jackson is dead?

Barack Obama?

Are you going to read it all here, or buy?

- I forgot my purse. - Are you kidding me?

Karing Rachman Audiologist

retrograde memory ... partially degraded. This may indicate ...

a locked consciousness. Thank you for seeing her.

See my colleague, Thursday at 10 am

Saint Antoine hospital.

He is very good.

And stay like this all week?

You should tell someone.

So they think I'm crazy?