Joy and the Pharaohs (Joy et Joan chez les pharaons)

Every morning, two suns rise over Egypt.

But which of these two suns shines brighter?

Is it the great Ra, Lord of the Heavens, who lights up our earth?

Or is it Cleopatra, daughter of Isis and Queen of Egypt, who confuses our senses?

Move aside!

Make way! Move aside!

Make way!

Get back! Out of the way!

Make way for your Queen!

Well, Cleopatra, you don't greet me today?

You pass without even looking at me?

I am your King, husband and brother. - I beg your pardon, I did not see you.

It was not my intention to disregard you.

Nothing on this earth compares to the beauty of your face.

But if you sit like this, my gaze will be drawn to other parts of your body.

You pay a lot of attention to my tool of pleasure.

It is a pity that you neglect your Queen.

You are too occupied satisfying others.

A wise King should be generous.

If that is so, then continue to be generous, My Lord.

I do not want to stand in your way when you are doing good.

Noble men of Egypt! Let the festivities begin!

Stay where everyone can see you.

Stop! Bring in the warriors.

Out of the way! Move! Make way!

You will fight each other.

For the enjoyment of your Queen.

Come! Take your places!

Wait for my signal. Ready? Go!

Go on!

Careful! Wait!

Finish him!

Higher!

Take off the veil.

I want to see.

She's beautiful. Take her.

Take your reward!

What are you waiting for? Don't be afraid, girl.

Yes, that's it.

Go! Faster! Faster!

Yes?

Joy, hurry up. We're ready for you. How long will you keep us waiting?

I don't feel like it. I'm not ready. I don't like this rape scene.

I'll let you now when I'm ready.

Come here, my child.

No!

No!

Enough, brother! Leave her.

Let me go!

Let you go, babe? You'd betray your country to get a man into your bed!

Let you go? Never! Do you hear me! Never!

Why don't you grant me, your brother, this power?

Tell me the truth, Cleopatra.

The kingdom of Egypt is split in two by the rivalry between Cleopatra and Ptolemy.

They love each other and they hate each other.

And not even Caesar, who is currently in Alexandria,

can bring them to their senses.

Take those panties off. The cloth is transparent, you can see right through it.

Fits like a glove. It'll be fine.

Natasha, it's important Caesar can undress Cleopatra without too much effort.

It shouldn't look clumsy when he strips her tunic from her body.

I'll put some snap-buttons on it. - Thanks.

Sorry.

It's an exact replica of Egyptian jewelry from that time.

The museum in Cairo sent us photos. They were a great help.

Natasha, your sense of historical accuracy notwithstanding...

but the movie doesn't depend on the costume, but on what's underneath it.

Tell me, how do you want to shoot the scene where I meet Casear?

What can I expect? - You'll see it when we start rehearsals, darling.

Farrell should be here soon. He was told half past twelve.

I think that's him.

Turn around, let's see. That's great!

Ah Henry, we were just talking about you. - Nothing bad I hope.

No, I was just telling Joy about your reputation.

Joy, this is Henry Farrell. He's a great theatrical actor.

Henry... Joy. My Cleopatra. - Delighted.

I saw some of your films. They're a real treat.

So he's going to play Caesar? - Walter picked me.

Oh well. I'll be in wardrobe if you need me. - That went well.

I think the decor will amaze you.

Please. - A real gentleman.

We could shoot the scene here. What do you think?

The scene with the carpet you mean? - Which scene with the carpet?

I already told you this. - You didn't even give me a script.

Unbelievable. - It's a classic.

Come, let me show you. I haven't made up my mind yet.

So...

I think it will be best to shoot the carpet scene here.

The garden in the background will create a lovely atmosphere.

They can bring in the carpet from there.

Caesar... Caesar will be here.

I'll need to think of something for Cleopatra. Come a little closer.

Cleopatra... just lie down here.

What? - Just lie down.

This is the starting position. You look Caesar in the eye.

You see him fo the first time. and because you want to show respect to the Roman Emperor...

you kneel before him.

That's it. You stand up, and bow to him.

Come, don't make a fuss. And then you kiss his left foot.

Come on. No, kiss the right foot.

The real Cleopatra would have never done that. - And how would you know that?

We can't ask the people who were there. So we do this my way.

Henry, let's try the scene.

The right foot? - Yes. Cleopatra, position!

Play the scene the way I told you.

So lie down. Thank you.

Now, look up at Caesar.

Stand up!

Closer to him.

Now you bow in humility and kiss his right foot.

More dedication! Don't forget, he holds your kingdom in his hands.

Again!

The real Cleopatra, as you pointed out, would have told Caesar...

that she wasn't afraid of him.

Joy and the Pharaohs Ready? Camera?

Cleopatra, scene 8, take 4. - Action!

Caesar, Queen Cleopatra sent me...

to bring you a gift and deliver a message.

Tell me the message. - Cleopatra will deliver that herself.

Cut! What the hell! What is that supposed to mean!

I don't feel passion. no burning desire!

Come one, wake up! Let's try again!

The director is getting on my nerves. He's a tyrant.

I just can't cope with the way he directs.

I won't put up with it. I annoy him wherever I can.

It pleases me. And in the end, I will have it my way. I won't put up with it. I annoy him wherever I can.

It pleases me. And in the end, I will have it my way.

I was walking in this unknown city. Alone.

It gives me ideas. I'm curious. I love adventure so much.

Just because I love a guy doesn't mean I don't look at other people.

I don't want to deprive anyone.

Hello!

This is good vodka. 20 Dollars. - No.

Another good Vodka. 20 Dollars.

20 Dollars. - No.

How much for the whole box? - 20 Dollars.

That's too much. Dix Dollars. Ten Dollars for all. Okay?

Okay, 10 dollars. - What's your name?

What's your name? - My name is Dimitri.

Dimitri. If you want, I'll have dinner with you tonight.

Dinner? Dinner.

Dinner. Yes? Let's go.

Nasdrowje!

Not bad, this. - Isn't he cute?

Yes, he is.

Henry, let's go over this. You enter the room, then go there.

Then you see them. You pause, excited.

You must convey it is she, who sparked great passion in you.

She seems willing. You approach her.

You sit down next to her, and then you pull up her tunic.

You can see her beautiful buttocks. Sarah, you really do have a wonderful ass.

Then you caress it. Slowly.

People need to feel that you're taking your time. And you, Sarah, you slowly wake up.

Was I asleep all this time? - Yes, you were exhausted after last night's scene.

Obviously. - And from there on, you improvise.

You stretch and squirm. You're overcome with feelings.

Caesar gets this huge erection and then slowly penetrates you.

And make it hot. I want to see a steamy love scene.

One test for the camera.

No! - What do you mean, no?

No! He doesn't touch me! - What do you mean "he doesn't touch you"?

Caesar is supposed to shower and brush his teeth before filming.

And if he has onions for breakfast again, I'm out of here!

What do you mean? I don't eat onions for breakfast.

Listen,Henry, do something. Do her a favor.

Go take a bath. - You can't be serious!

She's right. He smells.

Ave!

I have never eaten onions. Never!

Short break!

Can you tell me where he went?

I would like to remind you we have to be done here by tonight.

There's no other way. The Russians are starting another project tomorrow!

Don't worry Mr. Producer. I will find a way.

Well, I have a solution. - Well, what is it? Come on!

If you have two minutes, I have a friend, Dimitri. - A pleasure.

He can get cheap caviar. And good caviar. For 100 francs a kilogram.

That's good! - Get to the point.

And I think Dimitri is a natural.

He can be Caesar's son. - Caesar... a son. Why not?

Then with us, he'll have a Russian son. Of course!

It won't be Henry who seduces me. Let the son do it!

It would be a lot more interesting. Henry isn't particularly imaginitive.

And think of the younger audience.

But can he speak French? English?

He doesn't need to speak, he has other talents. - I see.

Good. He plays Caesar's son. He's going to need a costume.

So, Galja. Explain to him that he enters through that door.

He sees Sarah, lifts up the tunic, and has sex with her. Translate.

speaks in Russian

Places!

Quiet on set!

Concentrate please. Camera! - Ready.

Action!

No, no, I said we would start on Joy.

Wait, go to their faces again. I want a close-up.

No, it needs to be full body. I need a harder version for the video.

Fine, let it roll.

After today, I felt kind of weird. It's never happened with someone that young. .

Usually I'm only interested in older men.