A Girl Called Rosemarie (Das Mädchen Rosemarie)

Follow me into this wide wide world. Anywhere things are better than death.

CONSTANTIN FILM presents

a film by BERND EICHINGER

"A GIRL CALLED ROSEMARIE"

HÖCHST NEAR FRANKFURT, 1952

Suitcase on the table.

The coat.

One red dress.

One black dress.

Underwear.

Two black bras.

Pants, leopard print...

One black garter belt.

Aren't you a bit young for that?

Becoming a big movie star, is that what you think of?

That may be something for you.

Those are my magazines. I paid for them.

The belt.

Shoes.

Take the shoes off!

Those are my shoes!

- Come on, be good now. - Let me go!

You little slut!

You can go now.

Sit down.

Sit down, please.

How can you behave like that?

You'll get your things back.

That's what you said last time.

You're smarter than the other girls in here.

Why are you doing this to yourself?

I found foster parents for you. They're ready to take care of you.

These are nice people.

You'll stay with them when you get out of here...

...which will take a while this time.

How long?

One year, minimum.

One year?

The war ruined everything.

All of us have to learn again what it means to live as a community.

You, too.

You'll be in an isolated cell first.

You can go now.

Look at this, you piece of trash!

Oh, I see...

...that's what you want.

You can have that anytime.

You'll take me to kitchen now... you pig!

And you'll unlock the delivery door.

You're crazy!

You think so?

I'll say that you raped me.

Nobody will believe you.

What are you doing? Stop it!

You won't get away with this, bitch.

Hello, pretty woman.

What is a little girl like you doing out on the street at night?

Hey, what's the matter with you?

Stupid cow.

FRANKFURT, NORDEND, 1954 2 YEARS LATER

Don't you ever stop, you slut.

You need to be kept behind bars like a wild animal.

For God's sake, stop it Hans! This doesn't make sense.

Well, tell me what makes sense!

She's out every night and looks like a whore.

You're wasting away your youth in bars, with men that use you.

You'll go to hell like all the other girls on the street.

What you do out there is not living.

And inside here, is that living?

There you have it!

Calm down, she's back now.

She wants to work in retail.

You promised me.

Her - working? She thinks she's born a princess.

You never had a penny in your whole life.

It's not my fault that I don't have parents.

We are your parents now!

We probably aren't good enough.

This is what she wants. Fancy dresses, expensive cars...

- What's wrong with that? - We have to work for this, they don't!

You're not a princess and no prince will marry you.

If you continue this, you will never live a decent life.

This is not our world.

Rosemarie, he's right. You have to have an occupation...

...and look for a boy who'll marry you.

So I can live like you? And die in a hole like this?

You're telling me? We took you in like our own child!

I work hard so you can live here!

And stare at my tits and ass each morning.

Or do you think I don't notice?

I'm sorry.

Where are you going, princess?

Straight ahead.

Good, that's exactly the way I'm going.

FRANKFURT, 1956 2 YEARS LATER

16 glasses of Champagne, I've never seen anything like it.

The cheapest dives are the best. At least here you can party, right?

Look at me, Hartog, this is how it's done...

Relax buddy, it's time to play, the night is young.

Sorry, I didn't mean it.

You are disgusting and pretentious!

He finds me disgusting and pretentious.

Why do you think I'm interested in what you have to say?

Willie, stop it! Leave him alone.

Get yourself and your lady something new. Something better looking...

...we do like some style around here.

You can be unbearable.

Come on Konrad, don't leave me hanging. You're the only bachelor.

Over here!

Manager!

What is that?

This is the curfew, sir.

Throw out the mob over there and we'll have a private orgy.

Money is freedom! That's why we love it, don't we, girls?

And now, champagne for everyone!

Cheers!

I have to go. I promised Marga I'll meet her.

You and your sister. She's already in the castle-moat with her prince.

What is this with you and your sister? You have some sort of thing going on?

Are you hurt?

Are you injured?

No, I'm alright, thank you.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

I was in a hurry. I didn't see you.

I don't know...

I'm sorry.

I should take you to the hospital.

You're trembling.

Must be the shock. This doesn't happen to me every day.

You're not from here. Is this an Essen license plate?

Where do you live?

Here, at the Palace Hotel.

That's my direction. You can drive me, if that would make you feel better.

Are you sure you're not hurt?

Why didn't you stay at the bar with your friends?

I have a date. I'm already late.

Your friends seem to have a lot of fun.

Those are not my friends, just business partners.

I don't care much for that kind of pleasure.

But all men like it.

You don't like to have fun?

This is gold. How much does it cost?

I don't know.

I really don't know what these things cost.

What? Are you serious?

You are funny.

The men I know always talk about the cost of things.

Really?

Maybe you shouldn't get involved with those men.

It sure is more interesting than working in a factory all day.

And I make money, that's important.

It was almost like you jumped in front of my car.

I didn't see you at all.

How do you know I didn't?

You're crazy.

You think so?

I know girls who'd do more to meet a man like you.

I already told you that this sort of pleasure doesn't appeal to me.

Pull over.

I want to show you something.

It won't take long.

Well?

I just want you to look at me.

You must have seduced many women.

I don't know...

Not really.

Has a woman ever seduced you?

I mean, really?

I don't think I'd want that.

I think you do.

I can clearly feel it.

Where have you been, love?

Why aren't you in your room?

I was worried about you.

Brother dearest.

We were supposed to meet five hours ago.

You need a vacation.

- I need lots I don't have time for. - You're silly.

You know I'm game for anything.

Who is she?

How smart you are.

Not smart, just more experienced.

Judging by the scent, she's either on a budget...

...or very cheap.

What's going on with you?

You didn't fall in love...

Aren't you going too far now?

Sleep for a few hours. A lot is at stake tomorrow. I'll see you at breakfast.

Hey, princess, think about it.

Don't be dramatic, I'm not leaving the country. We can still see each other.

That doesn't work.

You owe me.

For what?

I picked you up, remember?

Without me you'd have died out there.

I think we did well.

Listen, it worked, it was okay.

Why are you leaving then?

What do you want to hear? I said it was alright.

I thought...