WEBVTT 00:00:00.001 --> 00:00:20.001 ..:: Presented By ZarFilm Website ::.. ‏.:: www.bolboljan.net ::. 00:00:29.535 --> 00:00:30.536 Yes? 00:00:31.204 --> 00:00:34.540 Pierre, there's an urgent call from France. 00:00:36.209 --> 00:00:38.211 After the concert. 00:00:42.131 --> 00:00:44.217 It's about your mother. 00:00:53.184 --> 00:00:54.227 Yes? 00:02:53.763 --> 00:02:56.182 Do you remember me? 00:02:57.433 --> 00:02:59.227 Fond de I'étang. 00:02:59.352 --> 00:03:01.813 "My father is coming for me on Saturday." 00:03:03.564 --> 00:03:05.983 Pépinot. 00:03:06.025 --> 00:03:07.860 Of course. 00:03:09.278 --> 00:03:10.238 Pépinot. 00:03:11.322 --> 00:03:14.534 - How long has it been? - About 50 years. 00:03:17.620 --> 00:03:19.122 Fond de I'étang. 00:03:22.416 --> 00:03:25.586 You're the little guy in the front row. 00:03:25.628 --> 00:03:27.797 And there you are. 00:03:27.922 --> 00:03:30.591 Do you remember the prefect's name? 00:03:30.675 --> 00:03:32.635 Clément Mathieu. 00:03:32.718 --> 00:03:34.262 Clément Mathieu. 00:03:36.264 --> 00:03:38.808 I wonder what happened to him. 00:03:40.935 --> 00:03:42.728 Open it. 00:03:47.525 --> 00:03:49.068 "Fond de I'étang. 00:03:49.152 --> 00:03:50.903 1949." 00:03:50.987 --> 00:03:54.866 Mathieu kept a journal while he worked at Fond de I'étang. 00:03:54.907 --> 00:03:58.035 That's his story. Ours too. 00:03:59.328 --> 00:04:01.372 He wanted you to have it. 00:04:01.456 --> 00:04:05.626 I'd have preferred to deliver it under different circumstances, but... 00:04:09.547 --> 00:04:11.924 "January 15, 1949. 00:04:13.050 --> 00:04:16.554 After failing for so long in so many fields, 00:04:16.637 --> 00:04:19.849 I was sure the worst was still to come." 00:04:20.975 --> 00:04:25.438 It was a boarding school where troubled children were rehabilitated. 00:04:26.230 --> 00:04:28.816 That's what the advertisement said. 00:04:28.858 --> 00:04:30.943 Fond de I'étang. 00:04:31.027 --> 00:04:34.322 Even the name seemed to fit me like a glove. 00:04:35.656 --> 00:04:36.657 Hello. 00:04:38.159 --> 00:04:40.119 You're all alone? 00:04:40.745 --> 00:04:42.538 What are you doing there? 00:04:43.623 --> 00:04:45.875 Waiting for Saturday. 00:04:45.917 --> 00:04:47.293 Why? 00:04:48.711 --> 00:04:51.172 My father is coming for me. 00:04:51.255 --> 00:04:53.382 But it's not Saturday. 00:04:53.466 --> 00:04:54.425 Pépinot. 00:04:55.760 --> 00:04:56.928 Pépinot. 00:04:57.929 --> 00:05:01.516 Hello. I'm Clément Mathieu, the new prefect. 00:05:03.559 --> 00:05:05.561 Have you done this type of work before? 00:05:05.645 --> 00:05:07.647 I taught some classes in private school. 00:05:07.730 --> 00:05:09.732 - What did you teach? - Music. 00:05:09.816 --> 00:05:14.362 You'll like Rachin, our headmaster. He used to play the trumpet. 00:05:14.445 --> 00:05:16.030 - Hello, Pépinot. - Hello. 00:05:16.113 --> 00:05:18.574 His daughters. He lives right there. 00:05:21.035 --> 00:05:24.038 - You haven't met Mr. Rachin? - Not yet, no. 00:05:24.122 --> 00:05:26.791 - Mrs. Boissemand recommended me. - Really? 00:05:26.874 --> 00:05:29.001 That was old Maxence. 00:05:29.085 --> 00:05:32.463 He told me on the spot that he was the school watchman, 00:05:32.505 --> 00:05:36.050 as well as its nurse, storekeeper and glazier. 00:05:38.761 --> 00:05:42.181 - What is he doing? - Serving detention for Mr. Rachin. 00:05:42.765 --> 00:05:45.977 Fifteen days of community work. In other words, school drudge. 00:05:46.060 --> 00:05:48.688 What kind of children are they, exactly? 00:05:48.771 --> 00:05:50.982 - No one told you? - No. 00:05:52.817 --> 00:05:55.528 My infirmary. I'll show you my vegetable garden later. 00:05:55.570 --> 00:05:57.155 I'd like that. 00:05:59.991 --> 00:06:02.743 - Damn it! What have they done now? - I'll help you. 00:06:02.827 --> 00:06:04.829 Are you Clément Mathieu? 00:06:04.871 --> 00:06:06.706 The headmaster... 00:06:06.789 --> 00:06:09.459 Rachin, the school's headmaster. 00:06:09.500 --> 00:06:11.711 Headmaster, I'm sorry... 00:06:11.752 --> 00:06:14.380 - Yes, you're late. - I had the wrong bus schedule. 00:06:14.464 --> 00:06:16.382 Punctuality is essential here. 00:06:16.466 --> 00:06:18.176 Very well. 00:06:18.259 --> 00:06:19.218 Headmaster. 00:06:20.344 --> 00:06:21.804 Very well, Headmaster. 00:06:21.846 --> 00:06:23.598 Come with me. 00:06:24.265 --> 00:06:27.518 First you should study the school regulations, 00:06:27.560 --> 00:06:30.688 then you can supervise the 4:00 study period before you... 00:06:33.983 --> 00:06:36.486 What are you doing? Answer me. 00:06:36.527 --> 00:06:38.404 - Take this. - It's my eye. 00:06:38.488 --> 00:06:41.657 Another trap. You can appreciate our boarders' finer instincts. 00:06:41.741 --> 00:06:43.826 Get him over there. 00:06:43.868 --> 00:06:45.620 I'm blinded. 00:06:45.703 --> 00:06:48.623 Don't make a fuss. Show me. 00:06:48.706 --> 00:06:50.833 It's not pretty. 00:06:50.875 --> 00:06:53.127 Ring the bell. School assembly. 00:06:53.211 --> 00:06:56.088 - We should call a doctor. - Do you know how much they charge? 00:06:56.172 --> 00:06:58.633 What did I say? Ring the assembly. 00:06:58.674 --> 00:07:00.051 The bell? 00:07:00.134 --> 00:07:02.595 Next to the door, right in front of you. 00:07:02.637 --> 00:07:03.638 All right. 00:07:06.808 --> 00:07:08.351 Assembly. 00:07:09.811 --> 00:07:11.354 Assembly. 00:07:12.688 --> 00:07:15.650 - Are they always like that? - Keep ringing the bell. 00:07:25.326 --> 00:07:27.161 Two abreast. 00:07:31.165 --> 00:07:33.793 Everybody in the schoolyard. Assembly. 00:07:37.463 --> 00:07:38.965 Hurry up. 00:07:39.757 --> 00:07:41.968 Move faster. Be silent. 00:07:43.219 --> 00:07:45.012 - Chrome Dome. - Be silent. 00:07:46.639 --> 00:07:48.641 - Chrome Dome. - Be silent. 00:07:50.685 --> 00:07:51.811 Be silent. 00:07:51.894 --> 00:07:53.896 - I didn't say anything. - Be silent. 00:08:00.903 --> 00:08:03.072 I called this assembly 00:08:03.114 --> 00:08:06.868 because of a despicable attempt against old Maxence. 00:08:06.951 --> 00:08:11.122 Under our action-reaction rule, the culprit will be severely punished. 00:08:12.748 --> 00:08:15.877 I want the culprit's name within the next three seconds, 00:08:15.960 --> 00:08:19.172 or it's six hours of lock-up for each one of you. 00:08:19.255 --> 00:08:23.926 Effective until he's betrayed or gives himself up. 00:08:24.010 --> 00:08:25.470 Is that clear? 00:08:25.553 --> 00:08:27.263 One... 00:08:27.346 --> 00:08:28.806 Two... 00:08:28.931 --> 00:08:30.641 Three. 00:08:30.725 --> 00:08:32.226 No volunteers? 00:08:32.310 --> 00:08:34.729 Of course. Come closer. 00:08:36.647 --> 00:08:38.524 - Mathieu. - Me? 00:08:38.566 --> 00:08:40.526 Come closer. 00:08:40.568 --> 00:08:42.612 The school register, Mr. Chabert. 00:08:42.695 --> 00:08:44.197 Thank you. 00:08:44.280 --> 00:08:47.742 Mr. Mathieu, your new prefect, has been spared your acquaintance. 00:08:47.825 --> 00:08:50.411 - Chrome Dome. - Be silent. 00:08:50.453 --> 00:08:53.998 So he can choose who goes first without bias. 00:08:58.127 --> 00:08:59.295 Be silent. 00:08:59.378 --> 00:09:01.506 Pick a name. 00:09:01.589 --> 00:09:03.299 At random? 00:09:05.468 --> 00:09:08.137 - A word of advice... - Don't interfere. Go on. 00:09:11.766 --> 00:09:13.059 Boniface. 00:09:15.186 --> 00:09:17.313 Too bad. Chabert, get Boniface. 00:09:19.982 --> 00:09:22.485 - Sir, I didn't do anything. - Shut up. 00:09:22.527 --> 00:09:25.404 - It's lousy, I didn't do anything. - Watch your language. 00:09:25.488 --> 00:09:26.906 Move. 00:09:26.948 --> 00:09:29.283 - I won't go. - I'll kick your backside for you. 00:09:29.367 --> 00:09:31.369 Be silent. 00:09:31.410 --> 00:09:33.913 Furthermore, until I've found the culprit, 00:09:33.996 --> 00:09:37.125 there will be no recess and no visitors. 00:09:37.250 --> 00:09:39.710 I advise you to give him up quickly. 00:09:39.794 --> 00:09:42.130 It's an encouragement to turn informer. 00:09:43.005 --> 00:09:45.967 You're full of noble illusions like any new staff member. 00:09:46.008 --> 00:09:48.052 Come see me in eight days. 00:09:48.136 --> 00:09:51.430 You'll be replacing Mr. Régent. He'll explain your duties. 00:09:55.810 --> 00:09:57.770 Clean sheets. 00:09:57.854 --> 00:09:59.188 Thank you. 00:10:01.399 --> 00:10:03.401 Why are you leaving? 00:10:04.986 --> 00:10:07.280 Ten stitches. 00:10:07.363 --> 00:10:09.782 Cut with scissors. 00:10:09.866 --> 00:10:12.743 Just for confiscating Mouton's cigarettes. 00:10:12.827 --> 00:10:15.621 - Mouton? - The boy's name is Mouton. 00:10:17.707 --> 00:10:19.834 And Mouton's still here? 00:10:22.628 --> 00:10:25.673 By the way, Le Querrec booby-trapped Maxence's door. 00:10:25.715 --> 00:10:28.718 I heard him talking about it in the corridor. 00:10:28.801 --> 00:10:31.721 - And you didn't say anything? - I didn't want to miss the bus. 00:10:32.722 --> 00:10:35.433 Old Maxence punished him for breaking some glass panes. 00:10:35.516 --> 00:10:37.810 Simple revenge. That's just his style. 00:10:38.811 --> 00:10:40.146 Le Querrec. 00:10:41.647 --> 00:10:44.066 Don't forget that name: Le Querrec. 00:10:44.150 --> 00:10:45.651 - Morhange too. - Yes. 00:10:45.735 --> 00:10:48.738 Morhange doesn't talk much, but keep an eye on him. 00:10:48.821 --> 00:10:51.824 Looks like an angel, acts like the devil. 00:10:51.908 --> 00:10:53.951 Action-reaction. 00:10:54.035 --> 00:10:56.037 That's all they understand. 00:10:59.540 --> 00:11:01.542 They're all yours. 00:11:03.294 --> 00:11:05.463 - Good luck. - Thank you. 00:11:13.387 --> 00:11:15.097 Our benefactresses. 00:11:15.223 --> 00:11:17.141 The timetable's over there. 00:11:17.266 --> 00:11:19.727 Classes were shared between the headmaster, 00:11:19.811 --> 00:11:21.813 who taught French and History, 00:11:21.896 --> 00:11:25.525 and Mr. Langlois, who taught every other subject. 00:11:25.608 --> 00:11:27.860 Mr. Langlois, here's the new prefect. 00:11:27.944 --> 00:11:29.737 Clément Mathieu. 00:11:29.821 --> 00:11:33.491 - A prefect at your age? - Yes, but I used to teach. 00:11:33.616 --> 00:11:35.952 Very well then. 00:11:39.997 --> 00:11:42.416 And he's the funny one. 00:11:42.458 --> 00:11:46.462 Take your study period. You're late. No need to show you the way. 00:12:09.902 --> 00:12:11.821 Watch out. Chrome Dome's coming. 00:12:20.121 --> 00:12:22.039 Gentlemen. 00:12:27.128 --> 00:12:29.088 No smoking during class. 00:12:30.548 --> 00:12:33.259 The rules apply to everyone. Even you, sir. 00:12:37.346 --> 00:12:39.974 Give it back. 00:12:40.057 --> 00:12:41.517 Be quiet. 00:12:41.601 --> 00:12:43.186 Give it back. 00:12:44.145 --> 00:12:46.314 Be silent. 00:12:46.355 --> 00:12:47.857 Give it back. 00:12:51.277 --> 00:12:54.363 An auspicious beginning. Congratulations, Mathieu. 00:12:54.447 --> 00:12:56.032 Sit. 00:12:58.785 --> 00:13:00.077 Of course. 00:13:00.119 --> 00:13:02.955 You again. 00:13:03.039 --> 00:13:06.292 What did he do? 00:13:06.417 --> 00:13:07.877 Nothing, Headmaster. 00:13:08.961 --> 00:13:12.298 What do you mean, "nothing?" You were about to punish him. 00:13:12.381 --> 00:13:14.884 I asked him to go to the blackboard 00:13:14.967 --> 00:13:17.303 and I was just telling them to be silent. 00:13:17.386 --> 00:13:20.139 Not a minute too soon. 00:13:21.098 --> 00:13:23.100 Don't make me come back. 00:13:29.482 --> 00:13:32.026 Stand in the corner. 00:13:33.236 --> 00:13:35.196 Very well. 00:13:35.238 --> 00:13:40.284 Now that you've come to know me, we need to set things straight. 00:13:40.368 --> 00:13:43.454 Right now, one of your classmates is in lock-up. 00:13:43.538 --> 00:13:45.498 For no good reason. 00:13:45.581 --> 00:13:48.876 I may not look like much but I'm no fool. 00:13:48.960 --> 00:13:50.920 I know who did it. 00:13:51.003 --> 00:13:54.090 He has 15 seconds to give himself up. 00:13:57.260 --> 00:13:59.137 I'm waiting. 00:14:00.888 --> 00:14:03.850 You'll regret it. Five seconds left. 00:14:05.852 --> 00:14:08.062 Too late. 00:14:08.938 --> 00:14:10.398 Le Querrec. 00:14:11.482 --> 00:14:13.025 Who is Le Querrec? 00:14:13.985 --> 00:14:16.154 I am, sir. 00:14:17.363 --> 00:14:19.157 What a surprise. 00:14:19.657 --> 00:14:23.077 - You hurt Mr. Maxence. - No, sir. I didn't do it. 00:14:23.161 --> 00:14:25.872 - That wasn't a question. - I didn't do anything. 00:14:25.913 --> 00:14:29.083 Between the two of us, I wonder who the headmaster will believe. 00:14:29.167 --> 00:14:34.547 I need someone dependable to keep an eye on things while I'm gone. 00:14:34.589 --> 00:14:38.676 According to my sixth sense, that dependable student must be... 00:14:38.759 --> 00:14:40.553 ...Mr. Morhange. 00:14:42.180 --> 00:14:45.600 Come on, come on. Who is Mr. Morhange? 00:14:46.726 --> 00:14:48.519 That's me, sir. 00:14:55.651 --> 00:14:58.446 So you're the angel. 00:14:59.447 --> 00:15:03.367 Go down. You'll supervise the class while I'm gone. 00:15:03.451 --> 00:15:05.203 Go on. 00:15:05.286 --> 00:15:09.707 Nice. You could pull out your shirt a bit more. 00:15:09.791 --> 00:15:14.045 I'm told the rebellious have strong leadership skills. Prove it. 00:15:15.046 --> 00:15:17.799 Come to the headmaster's office. 00:15:20.176 --> 00:15:22.637 - Have mercy, sir. - Mercy? 00:15:22.720 --> 00:15:26.432 What about the boy who's taken your place? And old Maxence? 00:15:26.474 --> 00:15:28.976 I didn't want to hurt him. It was just a joke. 00:15:29.060 --> 00:15:30.728 A joke? 00:15:30.812 --> 00:15:35.858 ...a little stint in lock-up. I've had enough of you. 00:15:35.942 --> 00:15:39.445 But first, I'm going to give you the flogging of your life. 00:15:42.532 --> 00:15:44.617 - Who is it? - Leclerc. 00:15:44.659 --> 00:15:49.163 He's tried to run away three times. He's taking him to lock-up. 00:15:49.205 --> 00:15:51.499 - So you won't be alone. - Don't. 00:15:54.877 --> 00:15:58.506 Maybe we can come to an agreement. 00:15:58.589 --> 00:16:01.092 You hurt Mr. Maxence. Badly. 00:16:01.175 --> 00:16:04.637 I won't take you to the headmaster but I have to punish you. 00:16:05.721 --> 00:16:10.560 Instead of fooling around during recess, you'll work in the infirmary. 00:16:10.601 --> 00:16:13.146 You'll be old Maxence's nurse. 00:16:13.187 --> 00:16:15.898 You'll look after him until he's cured. 00:16:15.982 --> 00:16:17.441 All right? 00:16:36.252 --> 00:16:38.129 Not bad. 00:16:38.212 --> 00:16:40.006 What do you think? 00:16:40.089 --> 00:16:43.593 But I can do better. Give me the chalk. Stand in profile. 00:16:43.718 --> 00:16:45.386 Profile. 00:16:59.192 --> 00:17:01.736 Let's see a smile for a change. 00:17:01.819 --> 00:17:04.739 You can look now. 00:17:04.781 --> 00:17:08.284 I almost forgot... Some color would be nice. 00:17:11.829 --> 00:17:14.332 Much better. Get back to your seat. 00:17:16.042 --> 00:17:17.960 Very well. 00:17:18.044 --> 00:17:22.715 I want to get to know you, so you're going to write your name, 00:17:22.799 --> 00:17:26.427 your age and your dream job on a piece of paper. 00:17:32.725 --> 00:17:36.521 I was astonished when they all did as they were told. 00:17:40.691 --> 00:17:43.611 All except one. 00:17:47.448 --> 00:17:49.450 You're not writing? 00:17:51.994 --> 00:17:54.997 How long have you been here? 00:17:55.039 --> 00:17:57.583 A long time? 00:17:57.625 --> 00:17:59.752 I don't know. 00:18:01.546 --> 00:18:03.631 Write, little fellow. 00:18:19.605 --> 00:18:22.233 An exhausting first day. 00:18:22.275 --> 00:18:25.528 I forgot why I came here in the first place. 00:18:25.570 --> 00:18:29.866 Rachin scares me, the building scares me, even the children scare me. 00:18:29.907 --> 00:18:34.287 I keep expecting them to slip into my recess and murder me. 00:18:34.328 --> 00:18:35.830 My blanket. 00:18:37.081 --> 00:18:39.542 - Got a cigarette? - Shut up. 00:18:39.625 --> 00:18:41.127 Go to bed. 00:18:56.684 --> 00:19:00.021 I read the assignments again. 00:19:00.104 --> 00:19:02.607 They all had fabulous dreams. 00:19:02.690 --> 00:19:06.068 Two firemen, three cowboys, one tiger tamer, one fighter pilot, 00:19:06.152 --> 00:19:10.948 two spies, a general under Napoleon, one balloonist, three legionaries... 00:19:11.949 --> 00:19:14.410 Not one school prefect. 00:19:16.120 --> 00:19:19.290 It was nice of you to volunteer to be my nurse. 00:19:19.373 --> 00:19:24.754 Doctor, the new prefect asked for a volunteer to take care of me. 00:19:24.796 --> 00:19:27.757 And he raised his hand right away. 00:19:27.799 --> 00:19:30.343 Proof that we should believe in miracles. 00:19:30.384 --> 00:19:32.386 Come in. 00:19:32.470 --> 00:19:35.181 Mr. Mathieu, the new prefect. 00:19:37.058 --> 00:19:38.267 So? 00:19:38.351 --> 00:19:41.479 It's pretty bad, Maxence. 00:19:41.562 --> 00:19:44.565 If they've started attacking you, they're beyond help. 00:19:44.649 --> 00:19:47.693 You're so patient with them. 00:19:47.777 --> 00:19:51.447 I've got a thick skull. You shouldn't be feeling sorry for me. 00:19:51.531 --> 00:19:55.159 I feel sorry for those poor kids. Don't forget one of them is dead. 00:19:55.243 --> 00:19:56.661 Dead? 00:19:56.744 --> 00:19:59.497 His name was Mouton. He jumped off the roof. 00:19:59.622 --> 00:20:01.833 Good thing he was an orphan. 00:20:01.916 --> 00:20:05.086 Look at him. Everyone says he's a lost cause. It's not true. 00:20:05.169 --> 00:20:08.631 He's a good boy. You just have to know him. 00:20:08.714 --> 00:20:10.883 Old Maxence is a nice guy. 00:20:12.468 --> 00:20:16.180 I'm talking to you, Le Querrec. Don't you think he's nice? 00:20:17.515 --> 00:20:19.517 No? 00:20:19.600 --> 00:20:20.601 Yes. 00:20:20.685 --> 00:20:23.187 - I didn't hear you. - Leave him alone. He's shy. 00:20:23.271 --> 00:20:24.981 Like me. 00:20:26.607 --> 00:20:28.818 One, two, three, four... 00:20:31.279 --> 00:20:33.239 Faster. 00:20:35.741 --> 00:20:36.826 Yes? 00:20:36.909 --> 00:20:39.537 - I'd like a word, Headmaster. - Leaving us so soon? 00:20:39.620 --> 00:20:43.082 - No, I'd like to try something. - You don't say. 00:20:43.166 --> 00:20:46.294 About the accident. 00:20:46.377 --> 00:20:48.754 - That was no accident. - Quite. 00:20:48.796 --> 00:20:50.840 I need three things from you. 00:20:50.923 --> 00:20:54.051 - Is that all? - One, cancel the group punishment, 00:20:54.135 --> 00:21:00.141 two, let me deal with the culprit, and three, don't ask me for his name. 00:21:00.266 --> 00:21:02.477 You'd have to know it first. 00:21:02.560 --> 00:21:04.020 Naturally. 00:21:04.103 --> 00:21:08.274 Your arrogance astounds me. Do you really think you'll find him? 00:21:08.357 --> 00:21:12.278 Very well. If you succeed, I'll cancel the group punishment. 00:21:12.361 --> 00:21:15.948 But you'll never get the culprit or I'm the biggest fool in nature. 00:21:17.700 --> 00:21:20.453 I know who did it, Headmaster. 00:21:21.746 --> 00:21:23.956 Congratulations. 00:21:23.998 --> 00:21:26.542 Who is it? 00:21:26.626 --> 00:21:28.878 You said I wouldn't have to tell you. 00:21:30.296 --> 00:21:33.132 Fine. Very well then. 00:21:33.174 --> 00:21:35.259 But I don't like your manners. 00:21:35.343 --> 00:21:38.221 You'd better make sure your students behave. 00:21:38.262 --> 00:21:41.933 - I've already got them under control. - That's what you think. 00:21:41.974 --> 00:21:44.769 One, two, three, four... Go on. 00:21:45.978 --> 00:21:47.230 Faster. 00:22:01.285 --> 00:22:05.123 - There's no pictures of naked women. - I never said there were naked women. 00:22:05.164 --> 00:22:07.166 What does yours say? 00:22:07.250 --> 00:22:11.045 "Ave Maria for soprano by Clément Mathieu." 00:22:11.129 --> 00:22:14.715 I've got, "String quartet... 00:22:14.757 --> 00:22:17.927 ...by Clément Mathieu." - Looks like music. 00:22:18.010 --> 00:22:20.513 - What do you know about it? - Maybe it's Morse. 00:22:20.596 --> 00:22:23.057 - Or some secret code. - Maybe he's no prefect. 00:22:23.099 --> 00:22:25.560 Maybe he's an undercover spy. 00:22:25.643 --> 00:22:26.936 Chrome Dome. 00:22:37.738 --> 00:22:39.699 Give it back to me. 00:22:39.824 --> 00:22:42.410 - What is it, sir? - None of your business. 00:22:42.493 --> 00:22:45.413 Is there a problem, Mathieu? 00:22:45.496 --> 00:22:47.665 No problem. 00:22:47.707 --> 00:22:49.709 It's just music. 00:22:49.792 --> 00:22:51.502 What for? 00:22:52.462 --> 00:22:53.921 A chorus. 00:22:54.964 --> 00:22:56.966 In the water closets? 00:22:58.551 --> 00:23:01.012 Clear out, chorus. 00:23:06.559 --> 00:23:09.145 - Not here, Mathieu. - What? 00:23:09.228 --> 00:23:11.939 - Don't play the idiot. - You're not suggesting...? 00:23:11.981 --> 00:23:14.066 I won't say anything this time. 00:23:15.151 --> 00:23:18.571 - You really see evil everywhere. - In here? Yes. 00:23:25.995 --> 00:23:28.414 Baldy, you are through 00:23:28.456 --> 00:23:31.292 The rules won't be made by you 00:23:31.375 --> 00:23:33.878 Baldy, you are through 00:23:33.961 --> 00:23:36.339 The rules won't be made by you 00:23:52.647 --> 00:23:54.816 The rules won't be made by you 00:23:54.899 --> 00:23:57.235 Chickening out, guys? 00:23:59.112 --> 00:24:02.156 - You're Corbin. - Yes, sir, but I didn't do anything. 00:24:02.240 --> 00:24:04.367 - You were singing. - No, sir. I swear. 00:24:04.492 --> 00:24:08.538 You were singing. Badly. And you couldn't even tell. 00:24:08.579 --> 00:24:10.081 Go on. Sing. 00:24:10.123 --> 00:24:12.708 I'm listening. 00:24:12.750 --> 00:24:16.170 Would you prefer to sing for the headmaster? Go on. 00:24:16.254 --> 00:24:18.756 Chrome Dome Prepare to meet your doom 00:24:19.841 --> 00:24:21.884 Chrome Dome Prepare to meet your doom 00:24:21.926 --> 00:24:24.262 You're not the boss of us 00:24:24.345 --> 00:24:26.764 You're not the boss of us 00:24:26.806 --> 00:24:29.183 No one ever told you you couldn't sing? 00:24:29.267 --> 00:24:32.520 Sir? Is that really music in your satchel? 00:24:32.603 --> 00:24:34.689 Mind your own business. 00:24:36.399 --> 00:24:40.570 By the way, if I ever catch one of you messing with my things... 00:24:42.113 --> 00:24:44.407 ...he'll be very sorry. 00:24:44.449 --> 00:24:47.201 Now be quiet. Time to go to bed. Hurry up. 00:24:47.285 --> 00:24:48.786 It's over. 00:25:03.885 --> 00:25:05.887 Go to sleep. 00:25:24.322 --> 00:25:27.408 I couldn't get their ditty out of my head. 00:25:27.492 --> 00:25:30.828 They're not very good at it, but they are singing. 00:25:30.912 --> 00:25:33.790 I even spotted a few good voices. 00:25:34.957 --> 00:25:38.544 Are those kids really a lost cause? 00:25:38.628 --> 00:25:41.672 And I had sworn never to touch my music again. 00:25:43.424 --> 00:25:45.301 Never say never. 00:25:46.302 --> 00:25:49.180 Nothing is ever truly lost. 00:25:57.605 --> 00:25:59.398 January 23rd. 00:25:59.482 --> 00:26:03.569 One week after his accident, old Maxence suddenly took a turn for the worse. 00:26:03.653 --> 00:26:06.364 The doctor sent him to the hospital. 00:26:11.536 --> 00:26:14.080 Is he going to die? 00:26:15.081 --> 00:26:17.416 No, we'll save him. 00:26:19.710 --> 00:26:22.255 The very same day, Pépinot got into trouble. 00:26:22.296 --> 00:26:25.341 Mr. Pépinot, you're a dunce. 00:26:25.424 --> 00:26:30.263 Final question. The last one. How did Marshal Ney die? 00:26:39.188 --> 00:26:40.940 I'm waiting. 00:26:51.659 --> 00:26:52.952 Hunting? 00:26:54.996 --> 00:26:55.955 Zero. 00:26:56.038 --> 00:26:59.542 One hundred lines by tomorrow: "Marshal Ney was shot." 00:27:00.543 --> 00:27:02.086 Get out. 00:27:10.428 --> 00:27:12.722 Boniface. Come here, boy. 00:27:16.309 --> 00:27:18.978 Here, as a reward for your essay. 00:27:19.020 --> 00:27:21.397 Give it to Mrs. Marie and you'll get a cookie. 00:27:21.481 --> 00:27:24.484 You knew Ney had been shot, eh? 00:27:24.567 --> 00:27:26.611 Of course, sir. Just like Napoleon. 00:27:28.571 --> 00:27:29.989 Get out. 00:27:30.990 --> 00:27:33.785 Hold on, Mr. Morhange. 00:27:33.868 --> 00:27:35.912 I saw you taking notes during class. 00:27:35.953 --> 00:27:40.792 This is a rare occurrence indeed. Bring me your notebook. 00:27:57.308 --> 00:27:58.434 Charming. 00:28:02.897 --> 00:28:06.234 Read it. Admire the spelling. 00:28:12.115 --> 00:28:15.576 "Mr. Rachin eats shit by the bushel." 00:28:15.660 --> 00:28:17.245 He wrote "Mr.?" 00:28:18.371 --> 00:28:19.705 No. 00:28:19.789 --> 00:28:22.750 Action-reaction, Mr. Mathieu. 00:28:22.834 --> 00:28:24.293 Lock-up. 00:28:30.007 --> 00:28:31.467 Come on. 00:28:53.364 --> 00:28:56.742 - Gentlemen, enjoy your meal. - Thank you. 00:28:57.869 --> 00:28:59.954 Are you hungry, Pépinot? 00:29:05.585 --> 00:29:07.837 Now you can eat. 00:29:07.920 --> 00:29:09.338 Pépinot? 00:29:09.380 --> 00:29:10.798 He's an orphan. 00:29:10.840 --> 00:29:12.967 His parents died during the Occupation. 00:29:14.010 --> 00:29:16.095 - How did they die? - I don't know. 00:29:16.137 --> 00:29:19.265 The kid thinks his father will come for him on a Saturday. 00:29:21.184 --> 00:29:23.269 No one ever comes on Saturday. 00:29:23.352 --> 00:29:26.397 So we tell him he'll come next Saturday, and so on. 00:29:26.481 --> 00:29:28.566 It'd be easier to tell him the truth. 00:29:28.608 --> 00:29:31.819 We must have told him 100 times. He won't listen. 00:29:31.903 --> 00:29:36.741 Now we let him wait by the gate. Let him enjoy himself. 00:29:38.284 --> 00:29:39.994 Be quiet! 00:29:41.662 --> 00:29:44.707 Did you see that? Action-reaction. 00:29:44.791 --> 00:29:46.334 Meaning? 00:29:46.417 --> 00:29:47.919 Action. 00:29:47.960 --> 00:29:49.587 Reaction. 00:29:49.670 --> 00:29:52.340 There's a visitor for young Morhange. 00:29:52.423 --> 00:29:54.300 Morhange is in lock-up. 00:29:54.425 --> 00:29:56.886 No visitors for the punished. You know the rules. 00:29:56.969 --> 00:29:59.931 Go tell his visitor then. 00:30:25.373 --> 00:30:27.208 Good day, madame. 00:30:27.291 --> 00:30:28.751 Good day. 00:30:28.793 --> 00:30:30.920 I'm the new prefect. 00:30:31.671 --> 00:30:33.631 I'm Pierre Morhange's mother. 00:30:33.714 --> 00:30:35.675 Clément Mathieu. 00:30:35.716 --> 00:30:39.804 I know this isn't the right day, but it's the only time I could... 00:30:39.887 --> 00:30:43.307 - No, that's not the problem. - Has he been punished again? 00:30:43.432 --> 00:30:45.935 No, nothing like that... 00:30:46.018 --> 00:30:48.396 ...but he's not here. 00:30:48.479 --> 00:30:50.606 What do you mean? 00:30:50.690 --> 00:30:54.068 They took him to the dentist. He had a toothache. 00:30:54.152 --> 00:30:55.778 A toothache? 00:30:55.862 --> 00:30:59.574 Yes, but nothing serious. He'll be back tonight. 00:31:00.741 --> 00:31:04.036 I can't wait. I'm going back to work at 5. 00:31:05.079 --> 00:31:07.081 Can I leave something for him? 00:31:07.165 --> 00:31:09.208 Of course. 00:31:12.503 --> 00:31:16.382 Her name is Violette. Violette Morhange. 00:31:16.424 --> 00:31:19.427 A single mother at her wits' end about her son, 00:31:19.510 --> 00:31:24.682 a thieving introvert expelled from school because he kept running away. 00:31:24.724 --> 00:31:28.895 When Pierre was sent to Fond de I'étang against his mother's wishes, 00:31:28.978 --> 00:31:33.900 she told the judge, "At least he'll get a hot meal twice a day." 00:31:36.152 --> 00:31:38.529 January 30th. The experience begins. 00:31:38.821 --> 00:31:41.908 In Brittany, the hats are... 00:31:42.408 --> 00:31:45.787 In Brittany, the hats are round 00:31:45.870 --> 00:31:49.165 That's why I'm Brittany bound 00:31:49.207 --> 00:31:52.335 Soprano. Go left. 00:31:52.376 --> 00:31:54.086 Leclerc. 00:31:56.464 --> 00:32:01.260 He is born, the Holy Child Let us greet His coming 00:32:01.344 --> 00:32:03.805 Almost in tune. Alto, go left. 00:32:04.680 --> 00:32:06.224 Delaire. 00:32:08.559 --> 00:32:12.063 Three miles on foot What does it use? 00:32:12.188 --> 00:32:14.899 Three miles on foot eats up your shoes 00:32:14.982 --> 00:32:16.484 Do it again. 00:32:16.567 --> 00:32:19.695 Four miles on foot What does it use? 00:32:19.779 --> 00:32:22.240 Four miles on foot eats up your shoes 00:32:22.365 --> 00:32:25.743 I was right. Bass, go right. 00:32:25.785 --> 00:32:27.286 Ricoeur. 00:32:29.789 --> 00:32:33.751 I've got tobacco in my pouch 00:32:33.793 --> 00:32:35.795 I'll give it away, not today 00:32:35.878 --> 00:32:38.881 Smoking is strictly forbidden. Alto, left. 00:32:39.882 --> 00:32:41.467 Illouz. 00:32:44.679 --> 00:32:47.598 Love is a gypsy child 00:32:47.682 --> 00:32:50.643 That obeys no one's laws 00:32:50.685 --> 00:32:54.063 Soprano, of course. Left. 00:32:54.147 --> 00:32:56.357 Very well. Pépinot. 00:33:00.194 --> 00:33:02.155 I don't know any songs. 00:33:02.238 --> 00:33:04.574 That's fine. I'll teach you some. 00:33:06.033 --> 00:33:10.288 In the meantime, you can be Assistant Chorus Master. 00:33:12.623 --> 00:33:13.916 Over there. 00:33:16.919 --> 00:33:19.630 Boniface. 00:33:21.424 --> 00:33:24.594 Marshal Pétain, here we are 00:33:24.677 --> 00:33:28.055 - Who taught you that? - My grandfather. 00:33:28.097 --> 00:33:30.516 A little old-fashioned. Left. 00:33:31.434 --> 00:33:32.602 Clément. 00:33:35.062 --> 00:33:38.691 Citizens to arms Display your charms 00:33:38.775 --> 00:33:40.234 Enough. Right. 00:33:40.276 --> 00:33:42.403 My camp counselor's a jerk 00:33:42.445 --> 00:33:45.281 He doesn't do any work 00:33:45.323 --> 00:33:46.407 Go left. 00:33:46.449 --> 00:33:49.577 Cuckoo, booboo Cuckoo, booboo 00:33:52.955 --> 00:33:54.373 Good. Alto. 00:34:05.343 --> 00:34:07.470 Strong beat. 00:34:07.553 --> 00:34:09.305 Strong beat. 00:34:22.860 --> 00:34:24.779 Show me, Corbin. 00:34:32.286 --> 00:34:35.373 Sorry, there's no such note. Come here. 00:34:36.457 --> 00:34:38.876 Mr. Pépinot, hand me the score. 00:34:39.377 --> 00:34:42.213 Thank you. Open your hands. 00:34:42.296 --> 00:34:44.882 Hold them like this. 00:34:44.966 --> 00:34:46.926 Good. You can be our lectern. 00:34:48.928 --> 00:34:50.638 Baton, Mr. Pépinot. 00:34:51.681 --> 00:34:53.349 Thank you. 00:34:55.393 --> 00:34:57.311 Get ready. On three... 00:35:04.986 --> 00:35:05.945 Again. 00:35:10.199 --> 00:35:11.742 That's it. 00:35:11.826 --> 00:35:13.536 One, two, three, four. 00:35:13.619 --> 00:35:16.747 Le Querrec's on bread and water... 00:35:16.873 --> 00:35:20.084 Every night, I make them practice a simple tune of my own. 00:35:20.168 --> 00:35:23.296 Carpentier has lost his way 00:35:23.337 --> 00:35:27.175 Fond de I'Etang is where we're stuck, just our luck 00:35:27.216 --> 00:35:30.970 Fond de I'Etang is where we'll be for all eternity 00:35:39.812 --> 00:35:41.689 Not bad. 00:35:41.731 --> 00:35:44.734 It wasn't Mozart, but I had their attention now. 00:35:44.817 --> 00:35:48.571 From now on, I would need the support of my superiors. 00:35:48.613 --> 00:35:51.115 What? 00:35:51.199 --> 00:35:53.117 A chorus? 00:35:53.201 --> 00:35:54.410 Yes. 00:35:54.535 --> 00:35:58.456 My poor man, you've completely lost it. 00:35:58.498 --> 00:36:02.293 A chorus. You won't get a single note from them or I'm the biggest fool... 00:36:02.335 --> 00:36:05.004 Please, Headmaster, don't finish your sentence. 00:36:05.046 --> 00:36:06.798 Why not? 00:36:06.881 --> 00:36:08.758 They're singing already. 00:36:08.883 --> 00:36:10.343 Really? 00:36:10.384 --> 00:36:11.844 Just a few notes. 00:36:11.928 --> 00:36:15.515 Why ask my permission if you're already doing it? 00:36:15.598 --> 00:36:17.600 I don't like your manners. 00:36:17.683 --> 00:36:20.311 - Headmaster... - You're annoying me. 00:36:20.394 --> 00:36:22.522 I have other things on my mind. 00:36:22.605 --> 00:36:25.942 Very well. I enjoy a good laugh. 00:36:25.983 --> 00:36:27.944 Make them sing. 00:36:27.985 --> 00:36:31.364 But if everything goes sour, you'll lose your job. 00:36:34.784 --> 00:36:37.411 Thank you for your support, Headmaster. 00:36:42.291 --> 00:36:43.960 February 8th. 00:36:44.043 --> 00:36:47.505 As we begin rehearsals, Rachin starts on Morhange. 00:36:47.630 --> 00:36:50.341 As soon as he's out of lock-up, he lowers the axe: 00:36:50.424 --> 00:36:52.468 one month of community work. 00:36:52.552 --> 00:36:54.887 From the beginning. Get ready. 00:37:16.993 --> 00:37:19.454 Hey, skivvy. Don't forget my bed. 00:37:55.239 --> 00:37:56.783 February 15th. 00:37:56.866 --> 00:37:59.660 We're visited by Dr. Dervaux, a psychiatrist. 00:37:59.702 --> 00:38:01.954 He brought us a gift. 00:38:01.996 --> 00:38:06.459 We've decided to take this boy out of St. Féréol Reformatory 00:38:06.501 --> 00:38:11.923 to study his capacity to adapt to a... more liberal environment. 00:38:12.006 --> 00:38:14.675 Unlike most of his classmates, 00:38:14.759 --> 00:38:16.969 Pascal Mondain has begun to read and write. 00:38:17.053 --> 00:38:20.348 At any rate, he can speak more or less normally. 00:38:20.473 --> 00:38:23.518 We assessed his potential with the Binet-Simon Test. 00:38:23.601 --> 00:38:25.603 The Binet-Simon. 00:38:25.645 --> 00:38:28.648 We also administered the Rorschach and Drüss Fables. 00:38:28.731 --> 00:38:31.150 - Excellent. - As you know, this test... 00:38:31.234 --> 00:38:34.195 That test sorted children into seven different categories: 00:38:34.278 --> 00:38:35.655 normal, adequate, 00:38:35.780 --> 00:38:39.200 borderline, mildly, moderately or severely retarded. 00:38:39.283 --> 00:38:41.327 And finally, imbeciles. 00:38:41.410 --> 00:38:46.040 Mondain scored within the borderline zone. 00:38:46.124 --> 00:38:49.335 He isn't actually mad, but I should warn you... 00:38:50.419 --> 00:38:53.965 According to his profile, he's a gregarious pervert. 00:38:56.259 --> 00:38:57.969 Interesting. 00:38:58.010 --> 00:38:59.470 And what does that mean? 00:39:00.555 --> 00:39:02.723 Well... 00:39:02.765 --> 00:39:05.643 - Doctor? - A tendency to be cruel, parasitic, 00:39:05.685 --> 00:39:10.022 destructive and above all... Above all, a mythomaniac. 00:39:10.064 --> 00:39:13.317 - There you go. - The place is full of them. 00:39:13.401 --> 00:39:16.571 Here the children face non-specialized methods of discipline. 00:39:16.654 --> 00:39:19.365 Mondain's integration will provide a good case study. 00:39:21.075 --> 00:39:22.994 Happy to oblige. 00:39:23.077 --> 00:39:25.997 We'll try to meet your scientific requirements. 00:39:26.038 --> 00:39:28.249 Gentleman, this fellow is in your hands. 00:39:28.332 --> 00:39:30.501 - Will you stay for lunch? - Gladly. 00:39:30.585 --> 00:39:32.545 Take good care of him. 00:39:32.628 --> 00:39:34.589 Action-reaction. 00:39:44.223 --> 00:39:46.267 You're not allowed to smoke. 00:39:46.350 --> 00:39:51.022 For the experience to succeed, I had to get the upper hand. 00:39:56.402 --> 00:39:58.905 You really look like an idiot. 00:39:59.947 --> 00:40:02.700 You'd better behave or you'll get what's coming to you. 00:40:03.993 --> 00:40:05.369 All right. 00:40:10.875 --> 00:40:12.418 What's coming? 00:40:18.007 --> 00:40:20.051 You probably know a song, right? 00:40:21.427 --> 00:40:23.387 Yeah, but... 00:40:23.471 --> 00:40:24.972 But? 00:40:25.056 --> 00:40:27.058 You won't like it. 00:40:28.267 --> 00:40:31.395 Why don't you try me? Come here. 00:40:31.479 --> 00:40:32.438 Come on. 00:40:38.402 --> 00:40:39.904 I'm listening. 00:40:41.239 --> 00:40:43.783 One summer day I took out my knob 00:40:43.825 --> 00:40:46.244 To give myself a nice hand job 00:40:46.327 --> 00:40:48.121 - All right. - Up yours I go 00:40:48.204 --> 00:40:49.455 All right. 00:40:50.540 --> 00:40:53.251 Told you so. 00:40:53.292 --> 00:40:54.794 Not bad. 00:40:54.877 --> 00:40:57.630 You'll need to practice, but you have a good baritone. 00:40:57.713 --> 00:40:58.798 What? 00:40:58.881 --> 00:41:01.300 Baritone. It's not an insult. 00:41:01.342 --> 00:41:03.970 When you sing, your voice is low-pitched. 00:41:04.011 --> 00:41:06.472 Go to the back with the basses. 00:41:08.724 --> 00:41:11.769 - Fuck. - And forget about the fucking. 00:41:11.894 --> 00:41:13.729 Next one to laugh gets punched out. 00:41:13.771 --> 00:41:16.315 Whenever you're ready, Mondain. 00:41:18.943 --> 00:41:21.362 He's allowed back in class. 00:41:21.404 --> 00:41:24.365 And here's Pépinot. You forgot him by the gate. 00:41:25.658 --> 00:41:27.827 What's wrong, Pépinot? It's not Saturday. 00:41:29.579 --> 00:41:31.330 By the way, 00:41:31.414 --> 00:41:34.333 when you write to your family... 00:41:34.417 --> 00:41:36.210 I don't have any. 00:41:36.252 --> 00:41:38.504 Well, for those who do, 00:41:38.588 --> 00:41:42.508 remind them that visits are on the first and third Thursday of the month. 00:41:42.592 --> 00:41:44.677 Morhange, you're not paying attention. 00:41:44.719 --> 00:41:48.014 - What did I just say? - I don't know. 00:41:48.055 --> 00:41:51.559 I said, you could write your mother telling her that she can see you 00:41:51.642 --> 00:41:55.104 on the first or third Thursday of the month. Or even both days. 00:41:55.188 --> 00:41:58.524 Understood? But the punished can't have visitors, so be careful. 00:41:58.608 --> 00:42:00.526 I don't want to see the old goats. 00:42:00.610 --> 00:42:02.487 Maybe Morhange wants to see his mother. 00:42:02.570 --> 00:42:04.781 Maybe he's not the only one. 00:42:07.325 --> 00:42:10.119 See, Morhange? We have a real chorus. 00:42:10.203 --> 00:42:12.705 - I don't care. - Why don't you care? 00:42:12.789 --> 00:42:15.666 Let's hear your voice. Sing for me. Do... 00:42:16.834 --> 00:42:18.377 Go ahead. 00:42:18.419 --> 00:42:21.297 You want to go back? Your range, quickly. 00:42:26.886 --> 00:42:29.972 Coarseness doesn't suit you, kid. 00:42:30.014 --> 00:42:32.725 We can't all be like Mondain. 00:42:32.767 --> 00:42:34.977 All right. From the top. 00:42:37.021 --> 00:42:39.357 - Where are you going? - I need to pee. 00:42:39.440 --> 00:42:40.942 Mondain, wait. 00:42:42.193 --> 00:42:44.570 - Corbin. - Can I go pee too, sir? 00:42:46.114 --> 00:42:48.116 Fine, everyone out. 00:42:59.460 --> 00:43:02.088 And be quiet. Quiet. 00:43:23.651 --> 00:43:25.987 You have a nice voice, beautiful. 00:43:28.406 --> 00:43:30.366 Want a drag? 00:43:31.033 --> 00:43:33.244 They left you all alone? 00:43:33.327 --> 00:43:35.246 I'll protect you. 00:43:37.081 --> 00:43:38.791 Wait for me. 00:43:38.833 --> 00:43:40.543 We're the same. 00:43:40.626 --> 00:43:43.212 My parents are a couple of buggers. 00:43:44.255 --> 00:43:46.716 Your mother's the same. 00:43:46.799 --> 00:43:49.177 She got rid of you to have some fun. 00:43:49.260 --> 00:43:50.720 No, she's working. 00:43:50.803 --> 00:43:54.140 - So the others are telling the truth? - What? 00:43:55.224 --> 00:43:57.226 They say she's a whore. 00:44:00.229 --> 00:44:01.606 I'll rearrange your face. 00:44:01.689 --> 00:44:03.357 Get out. 00:44:05.818 --> 00:44:07.820 You're a dead man. 00:44:07.904 --> 00:44:09.405 Really? 00:44:20.708 --> 00:44:23.961 That day, Morhange missed the 3:00 roll call. 00:45:02.875 --> 00:45:06.546 No one ever knew where he went, but he'd come back. 00:45:06.629 --> 00:45:08.923 That was the important part. 00:45:11.509 --> 00:45:13.845 What are you doing there? 00:45:18.850 --> 00:45:21.018 I can't go up. 00:45:21.102 --> 00:45:24.397 What do you mean, you can't go up? 00:45:25.440 --> 00:45:27.483 Why not? 00:45:27.567 --> 00:45:29.235 I have no money. 00:45:29.318 --> 00:45:32.029 You need money to sleep? That doesn't make sense. 00:45:33.573 --> 00:45:35.241 It's Mondain. 00:45:35.324 --> 00:45:39.245 He won't let me come up unless I give him money. 00:45:44.000 --> 00:45:46.586 We have to be careful. 00:45:49.839 --> 00:45:52.216 At my last place, the prefect caught me. 00:45:52.258 --> 00:45:55.553 - So I had to take care of him. - How? 00:45:55.595 --> 00:45:59.098 With a bayonet. He bled like a pig. 00:45:59.182 --> 00:46:01.642 - You killed him? - Kind of, yeah. 00:46:01.726 --> 00:46:04.979 It's no different here. Chrome Dome had better watch out. 00:46:05.062 --> 00:46:07.398 - Mathieu isn't so bad. - Yeah, right. 00:46:07.440 --> 00:46:10.943 They sing you a lullaby and when you're asleep, they start pawing you. 00:46:11.027 --> 00:46:13.279 We've got to kill their kind. 00:46:15.573 --> 00:46:17.450 Good evening, gentlemen. 00:46:21.370 --> 00:46:24.332 - Enjoy your meal. - Sir, I swear I didn't do anything. 00:46:24.415 --> 00:46:27.126 You keep good company, Corbin. 00:46:29.170 --> 00:46:30.922 Get out. 00:46:38.638 --> 00:46:40.681 Forget about the feast. 00:46:40.765 --> 00:46:43.309 I won't tell on you. A gift. 00:46:43.434 --> 00:46:47.355 But I'm warning you: don't speak to Pépinot again. 00:46:47.438 --> 00:46:51.192 Don't go near him. Don't even look at him. 00:46:51.275 --> 00:46:53.444 Do you understand? 00:46:54.529 --> 00:46:58.950 One look in his direction, and your life will turn into a nightmare. 00:47:05.414 --> 00:47:07.834 See on your way 00:47:07.959 --> 00:47:11.379 Forgotten kids who've strayed 00:47:11.420 --> 00:47:13.464 Give them a helping hand 00:47:13.548 --> 00:47:18.761 Lead them to new horizons Help them understand 00:47:18.803 --> 00:47:23.266 Feel, in the depths of despair 00:47:24.767 --> 00:47:27.395 A surging wave of hope 00:47:27.478 --> 00:47:31.149 The fervor of life 00:47:31.232 --> 00:47:33.776 The glorious path 00:47:36.195 --> 00:47:38.656 What are you doing, Morhange? 00:47:38.739 --> 00:47:40.450 Nothing, sir. 00:47:40.575 --> 00:47:43.953 So I heard voices? I must be tired. 00:47:45.913 --> 00:47:48.040 Section 8 of the interior rules: 00:47:48.124 --> 00:47:51.419 Students will not enter a classroom without supervision. 00:47:51.502 --> 00:47:54.464 Mr. Rachin would make you do 100 lines by tomorrow morning. 00:47:54.547 --> 00:47:57.216 And who knows what he'd tell your mother. 00:47:57.300 --> 00:47:59.635 I don't give a damn about my mother. 00:47:59.719 --> 00:48:01.762 - Why? Tell me. - I'll tell you nothing. 00:48:01.846 --> 00:48:04.515 Wait. I'm not through. That's a little too easy. 00:48:04.599 --> 00:48:07.560 You pay for everything here. Ask Pépinot. 00:48:08.561 --> 00:48:12.231 Morhange, strangely enough, the things you do don't resemble you. 00:48:12.273 --> 00:48:15.276 Running away, fighting, pretending to be a hoodlum. 00:48:15.359 --> 00:48:19.197 Your classmates may laugh, but I won't. I'm not playing along. 00:48:19.280 --> 00:48:23.618 Starting tomorrow, you will attend every chorus practice 00:48:23.701 --> 00:48:26.954 and take a music lesson every day. Go to bed now. 00:48:28.122 --> 00:48:29.540 Go on. 00:48:31.209 --> 00:48:32.794 March 3rd. 00:48:32.877 --> 00:48:36.589 He can't possibly know, but I do. His voice is a miracle. 00:48:36.714 --> 00:48:39.175 The rare promise of an exceptional gift. 00:48:39.258 --> 00:48:41.219 Please go out quietly. 00:48:44.597 --> 00:48:46.349 I said quietly. 00:48:46.891 --> 00:48:50.144 Gradually, as my chorus takes shape, 00:48:50.228 --> 00:48:52.688 I bring my new singer out of his shell. 00:49:09.956 --> 00:49:12.542 Childish delights 00:49:12.625 --> 00:49:15.586 Too soon forgotten and erased 00:49:15.670 --> 00:49:18.589 A golden light that burns forever 00:49:18.631 --> 00:49:21.467 At the end of the path 00:49:27.890 --> 00:49:31.310 Feel, in the depths of despair 00:49:31.394 --> 00:49:33.229 A surging wave of hope 00:49:33.271 --> 00:49:36.357 The fervor of life 00:49:36.441 --> 00:49:39.068 The glorious path 00:50:16.147 --> 00:50:18.399 Get your arithmetic notebooks. 00:50:22.570 --> 00:50:26.032 You're the one making them sing? 00:50:26.115 --> 00:50:27.575 Yes, sir. 00:50:27.658 --> 00:50:30.161 - Is that a criticism? - Of course not. 00:50:30.244 --> 00:50:34.373 I adore music. Occasionally I even sing a little. 00:50:34.457 --> 00:50:35.416 Really? 00:50:35.500 --> 00:50:37.960 Why are we waiting? Let's get happy 00:50:38.002 --> 00:50:41.631 Why are we waiting? Let's have a ball 00:50:45.968 --> 00:50:48.846 - Have a nice day. - You too, dear colleague. 00:50:50.640 --> 00:50:53.643 Arithmetic. Page 27. 00:51:26.342 --> 00:51:28.678 Good day. 00:51:28.761 --> 00:51:30.680 Good day, madame. 00:51:30.763 --> 00:51:33.558 - Pierre has been told. He's coming. - Is something wrong? 00:51:33.641 --> 00:51:35.768 Everything's fine. 00:51:35.852 --> 00:51:39.063 - What about his teeth? - Not a problem anymore. 00:51:39.105 --> 00:51:41.941 Did you tell him I came for a visit? 00:51:42.024 --> 00:51:43.526 No. 00:51:43.568 --> 00:51:45.236 Why not? 00:51:45.319 --> 00:51:49.824 I thought I'd better not. Pierre is very sensitive... 00:51:49.866 --> 00:51:51.367 ...and gifted. 00:51:51.409 --> 00:51:53.703 At acting like an idiot, yes. 00:51:53.744 --> 00:51:58.916 Not exclusively. By the way, I need to talk to you. 00:51:59.792 --> 00:52:02.420 Singing? No one taught him. 00:52:02.462 --> 00:52:05.047 It's a gift. We have to do something. 00:52:07.425 --> 00:52:09.010 Hello. 00:52:10.386 --> 00:52:14.098 I'll leave you two alone. Visit him whenever you like. 00:52:17.226 --> 00:52:19.854 I told her you went to the dentist last time. 00:52:19.937 --> 00:52:21.898 Don't give me away. 00:52:46.255 --> 00:52:48.758 - So you're a good singer? - Yeah. 00:52:52.720 --> 00:52:55.765 That man seems to think you're doing well. 00:52:55.890 --> 00:52:58.476 Is he nice to you? 00:52:58.559 --> 00:53:00.061 He's all right. 00:53:03.231 --> 00:53:05.691 I brought you some clean clothes 00:53:05.775 --> 00:53:08.444 and I made your chocolate cake. 00:53:09.612 --> 00:53:11.614 Are you happy? 00:53:21.457 --> 00:53:23.960 April. Those children inspire me. 00:53:24.001 --> 00:53:27.713 I knew that one day, someone would play my music. 00:53:27.797 --> 00:53:29.674 My name is Clément Mathieu. 00:53:29.757 --> 00:53:33.261 I'm a musician and each night, I compose for them. 00:54:13.593 --> 00:54:19.599 Like a caress on the ocean 00:54:20.308 --> 00:54:26.314 Lightly lands the gull 00:54:26.939 --> 00:54:32.904 On the rocks of a sunken isle 00:54:36.240 --> 00:54:42.246 Ephemeral winter breeze 00:54:43.289 --> 00:54:49.253 At last your cold breath fades away 00:54:50.296 --> 00:54:54.842 Far into the mountains high 00:54:54.926 --> 00:54:58.137 Face the wind and spread your wings 00:54:58.179 --> 00:55:00.723 In the gray eastern dawn 00:55:00.807 --> 00:55:03.392 Find a path to the rainbow 00:55:03.476 --> 00:55:06.896 And spring will reveal itself to you 00:55:06.979 --> 00:55:10.024 Calmly 00:55:10.066 --> 00:55:16.072 On the ocean 00:55:21.577 --> 00:55:23.079 No good, sir? 00:55:23.162 --> 00:55:25.748 It was nice. 00:55:25.873 --> 00:55:27.500 Very nice. 00:55:27.542 --> 00:55:29.752 Move, you swine. 00:55:29.877 --> 00:55:31.546 Little shit. Move. 00:55:31.629 --> 00:55:33.131 Move. 00:55:33.214 --> 00:55:35.967 - What did he do? - He stole my watch. 00:55:36.092 --> 00:55:39.011 I caught him in my bedroom. So I brought him to Rachin. 00:55:39.137 --> 00:55:40.596 Action-reaction. 00:55:40.638 --> 00:55:43.558 - Where are you taking him? - Lock-up. Fifteen days. Move. 00:55:43.599 --> 00:55:45.560 - Wait. - Wait for what? 00:55:46.602 --> 00:55:48.604 He's my only baritone. 00:55:53.943 --> 00:55:55.611 Yes, Headmaster? 00:55:55.695 --> 00:55:57.697 I found more graffiti in the... 00:56:00.950 --> 00:56:03.870 Forgive them, Headmaster. It's just a wild ball. 00:56:05.872 --> 00:56:07.540 Make way. 00:56:08.541 --> 00:56:11.169 Mathieu, Chabert... 00:56:13.421 --> 00:56:15.381 ...you're with me. 00:56:17.550 --> 00:56:21.971 May. With each passing week, I take in new victories. 00:56:22.013 --> 00:56:24.557 Wake-up time. Get up. 00:56:33.024 --> 00:56:34.567 - Leclerc. - Yeah? 00:56:34.650 --> 00:56:36.569 - We're still friends? - Yeah, why? 00:56:36.652 --> 00:56:38.070 Five and three add up to what? 00:56:38.154 --> 00:56:40.364 - Fifty-three. - Are you sure? 00:56:40.448 --> 00:56:42.283 - Yeah. - Thanks. 00:57:02.345 --> 00:57:04.514 Perhaps it's an illusion, 00:57:04.597 --> 00:57:07.767 but even our headmaster seems to be changing. 00:57:50.977 --> 00:57:52.353 Five. 00:57:56.232 --> 00:57:58.693 Look, it's old Maxence. 00:58:08.828 --> 00:58:10.705 Nobody move. 00:58:12.248 --> 00:58:13.833 Smile. 00:58:19.672 --> 00:58:22.133 Come on. Come out, Mondain. 00:58:31.934 --> 00:58:34.812 It's over, kid. 00:58:43.321 --> 00:58:45.740 Come on. One, two... 00:58:51.954 --> 00:58:56.417 Chabert, I just told Mr. Rachin that Mathieu's chorus is sensational. 00:58:56.501 --> 00:58:58.169 Hurry up. 00:58:58.252 --> 00:59:00.963 - I'm tired. - You're always tired. 29. 00:59:01.088 --> 00:59:04.383 - What did he say? - "Get lost." That's it. 00:59:05.426 --> 00:59:07.470 Where's Mondain? 00:59:09.514 --> 00:59:11.891 You didn't notice he was gone before the run? 00:59:11.974 --> 00:59:15.103 He attended roll call this morning, Headmaster. He left later. 00:59:15.186 --> 00:59:17.647 No one goes out for the rest of the year. 00:59:17.730 --> 00:59:20.608 - How much did he take? - Almost 200,000 francs. 00:59:20.691 --> 00:59:22.985 How will I pay our suppliers? 00:59:23.027 --> 00:59:25.655 I should never have taken him. 00:59:25.738 --> 00:59:28.741 All for the sake of an experience. Experience my... 00:59:28.783 --> 00:59:31.577 Just like your music. 00:59:34.705 --> 00:59:37.458 I won't order coal for the boiler until next week. 00:59:37.500 --> 00:59:39.961 In the meantime, I'm calling the police. 00:59:40.753 --> 00:59:42.755 When Rachin in his coffin lay 00:59:42.797 --> 00:59:45.341 His cock was hard, they say 00:59:45.383 --> 00:59:48.636 His cock was his last bid to lift up the coffin lid 00:59:48.678 --> 00:59:52.557 Yes, indeed, he's a funny breed 01:00:01.691 --> 01:00:04.360 Singing is really developing their minds, Mathieu. 01:00:04.444 --> 01:00:06.446 Very impressive. 01:00:06.487 --> 01:00:08.865 They've spent three weeks without hot water. 01:00:08.906 --> 01:00:11.409 Cold water activates the circulation. Get out. 01:00:13.953 --> 01:00:16.664 By the way, Mathieu, forget the chorus. 01:00:19.083 --> 01:00:21.961 - But, Headmaster... - Thank you, Mr. Mathieu. 01:00:22.044 --> 01:00:24.172 Give me the police. 01:00:32.764 --> 01:00:34.640 I don't know what to do about the chorus, 01:00:34.682 --> 01:00:37.894 but for the kids, we can use wood. 01:00:38.019 --> 01:00:39.937 We're out of wood. 01:00:45.026 --> 01:00:46.778 Here. 01:00:46.861 --> 01:00:49.822 The headmaster's private stock. 01:00:49.906 --> 01:00:52.450 Chabert. Action-reaction. 01:00:52.533 --> 01:00:53.868 Chabert surprised me. 01:00:53.910 --> 01:00:56.162 I used to think he was Rachin's zealous double, 01:00:56.245 --> 01:00:59.165 but I discovered that he was a nice guy 01:00:59.207 --> 01:01:02.752 for whom sports and music were the key elements of national unity. 01:01:02.835 --> 01:01:04.670 Le Querrec, are you invisible? 01:01:04.754 --> 01:01:08.007 With his help, I'm organizing the resistance. 01:01:09.008 --> 01:01:11.552 Our chorus is going underground. 01:01:35.743 --> 01:01:38.746 You tend to lower your pitch at the end of a verse. 01:01:38.830 --> 01:01:41.499 For the last time, please detach every single note. 01:01:42.041 --> 01:01:44.043 It's late. Let's stop. 01:01:44.127 --> 01:01:46.796 Sir, what about the second part? 01:01:46.879 --> 01:01:49.340 - I didn't teach you the solo. - I learned it. 01:01:49.423 --> 01:01:51.634 How could you learn it? 01:01:55.513 --> 01:01:57.473 All right. Second part. 01:02:39.307 --> 01:02:40.933 Get out. 01:02:42.518 --> 01:02:47.482 On May 13, just after 3:00, Mondain came back. 01:03:00.495 --> 01:03:02.497 - Where's the money? - I don't know. 01:03:02.580 --> 01:03:04.582 - So who stole it? - It wasn't me. 01:03:06.459 --> 01:03:08.461 Do you want more? 01:03:08.544 --> 01:03:09.545 So? 01:03:10.713 --> 01:03:13.299 - He's been hitting him? - For half an hour. 01:03:13.382 --> 01:03:15.885 - He's crazy. - And he's wasting his time. 01:03:15.927 --> 01:03:17.762 The boy won't talk. 01:03:19.889 --> 01:03:22.475 Very well. 01:03:22.558 --> 01:03:25.061 Let's start from the beginning. 01:03:25.103 --> 01:03:27.647 Where's the money? 01:03:27.730 --> 01:03:28.898 Speak! 01:03:31.484 --> 01:03:33.319 Where's the money? 01:03:36.364 --> 01:03:37.907 Let him go! 01:03:38.991 --> 01:03:40.451 Let him go. 01:03:43.538 --> 01:03:45.206 Calm down. 01:03:45.289 --> 01:03:47.166 Calm down! 01:03:48.334 --> 01:03:51.587 The boy just confessed. Excellent. I'm calling the police. 01:03:52.505 --> 01:03:55.174 You're going to see new horizons, my boy. 01:03:55.258 --> 01:03:57.718 With new guards and brand-new bars. 01:04:17.405 --> 01:04:20.241 In order to spare the children's fragile trust, 01:04:20.283 --> 01:04:23.161 we hid Mondain's fate from them. 01:04:24.912 --> 01:04:28.416 Officially, he had gone back to his old school. 01:04:29.625 --> 01:04:31.794 One hen 01:04:31.878 --> 01:04:34.755 produces an average... 01:04:36.215 --> 01:04:40.219 ...of 84 eggs a year. 01:04:41.888 --> 01:04:44.432 Well-fed... 01:04:45.808 --> 01:04:48.728 ...and kept... - I saw Rachin's daughters today. 01:04:48.811 --> 01:04:49.896 Naked? 01:04:49.937 --> 01:04:51.898 - No. ...inside a well-ventilated... 01:04:51.939 --> 01:04:57.195 ...and clean henhouse, the same hen will lay 150 eggs. 01:04:58.279 --> 01:05:04.285 Under such conditions, how many more eggs could... 01:05:04.327 --> 01:05:09.749 ...a farmer get... 01:05:09.791 --> 01:05:11.876 ...out of her nine hens? 01:05:26.808 --> 01:05:28.643 Nice day. 01:05:29.811 --> 01:05:33.314 It's nice to feel the sun. Summer will soon be here. 01:05:37.401 --> 01:05:40.613 Pierre is a constant source of surprise to me. 01:05:40.696 --> 01:05:43.950 I wanted to thank you for helping him. 01:05:43.991 --> 01:05:47.161 I'm doing it for you too. 01:05:47.245 --> 01:05:50.289 I mean, if Pierre is doing well, you're doing well, so... 01:05:54.627 --> 01:05:56.629 - Let me. - It's nothing. 01:05:58.047 --> 01:05:59.298 It's only ink. 01:05:59.340 --> 01:06:03.302 - Why are you such an ass? - You want to send us to lock-up? 01:06:03.386 --> 01:06:05.847 What's going on? 01:06:07.473 --> 01:06:09.642 Why are you hitting him? 01:06:10.685 --> 01:06:12.186 Tell me, Bébert. 01:06:12.228 --> 01:06:15.189 Because Morhange threw the ink. 01:06:15.523 --> 01:06:18.651 You couldn't just shut up? 01:06:18.776 --> 01:06:21.112 I'm ashamed of you, Pierre. 01:06:23.656 --> 01:06:25.658 Wait. 01:06:25.700 --> 01:06:28.536 It doesn't matter. It's only ink. 01:06:29.579 --> 01:06:32.415 It's just pride because you're beautiful. 01:06:32.498 --> 01:06:33.541 Beautiful? 01:06:33.583 --> 01:06:36.836 You're nothing like the other mothers who come here. 01:06:36.919 --> 01:06:38.921 Because I live alone? 01:06:39.005 --> 01:06:40.757 So do I. 01:06:40.840 --> 01:06:43.176 - But you have no children. - No. 01:06:43.301 --> 01:06:45.303 In fact, I've got 60 kids. 01:06:45.344 --> 01:06:48.639 When you come here, they see the woman of their dreams. 01:06:48.723 --> 01:06:52.059 Well, the mother they've all imagined. 01:06:52.101 --> 01:06:54.562 It's different for Pierre. You are his mother. 01:06:54.645 --> 01:06:58.065 Like any other child, he doesn't like to share. 01:06:58.107 --> 01:07:00.109 We have to get him out of there. 01:07:00.193 --> 01:07:04.739 - He should go to music school. - I want him to learn a good trade. 01:07:04.822 --> 01:07:08.534 Music is a good trade, as long as you've been well taught. 01:07:08.618 --> 01:07:10.995 He could go to the Conservatory in Lyon. 01:07:11.078 --> 01:07:13.498 I'd follow his progress to prevent any bad habits. 01:07:13.581 --> 01:07:16.083 Even there, he could meet mediocre teachers. 01:07:16.167 --> 01:07:17.627 And later? 01:07:17.710 --> 01:07:20.421 He'll become who he should be. 01:07:22.423 --> 01:07:26.636 Pierre is special, and I'll do anything to help him achieve his dreams. 01:07:26.719 --> 01:07:28.721 I need your help too. 01:07:28.763 --> 01:07:30.723 I understand. 01:07:30.765 --> 01:07:32.308 Thank you. 01:07:56.999 --> 01:07:58.584 No, it's all wrong. 01:07:58.668 --> 01:08:01.170 What's the matter? Are you asleep? 01:08:01.254 --> 01:08:03.089 Boniface, your posture. 01:08:03.172 --> 01:08:05.842 How can you sing that way? Stand up straight. 01:08:06.968 --> 01:08:09.679 From "Such a sweet concert". 01:08:44.422 --> 01:08:46.340 What about my solo? 01:08:46.424 --> 01:08:47.925 What solo? 01:08:48.009 --> 01:08:49.302 My solo. 01:08:49.385 --> 01:08:51.929 Your solo, right. It's gone. 01:08:52.013 --> 01:08:54.766 Your voice isn't bad, but nobody's indispensable. 01:08:54.891 --> 01:08:58.644 I don't care if you sing or not. We can do it without you. Listen. 01:09:00.021 --> 01:09:01.773 Start from... 01:09:04.984 --> 01:09:07.779 Let's start from O night. 01:09:08.780 --> 01:09:12.325 O Night 01:09:12.408 --> 01:09:16.662 Bring to 01:09:16.704 --> 01:09:19.665 The Earth 01:09:19.707 --> 01:09:24.587 The enchanting calm 01:09:24.670 --> 01:09:28.466 Of your mystery 01:09:28.591 --> 01:09:30.635 Mathieu. 01:09:30.718 --> 01:09:33.888 - You're going to get it, sir. - Mr. Chabert said he was in town. 01:09:33.971 --> 01:09:36.474 Thank you, children. You can go outside. 01:09:45.274 --> 01:09:47.735 You do know that you're annoying me? 01:09:47.819 --> 01:09:50.822 Headmaster, I assure you, all their homework is done. 01:09:50.905 --> 01:09:53.908 Our lady benefactresses heard about your chorus. 01:09:53.991 --> 01:09:58.287 A personal letter from the Countess. She's coming on Sunday, with friends. 01:09:58.371 --> 01:10:00.289 - They want to hear this. - Wonderful. 01:10:00.373 --> 01:10:02.542 Well, it's nice. 01:10:02.583 --> 01:10:05.419 I can imagine the scene. Airs and graces, music. 01:10:05.503 --> 01:10:07.422 Some pastries perhaps? 01:10:07.505 --> 01:10:10.466 I have to bear the brunt of your idiocies. 01:10:11.551 --> 01:10:15.555 Headmaster, you have to admit music doesn't interfere with discipline. 01:10:15.638 --> 01:10:18.266 - We've had fewer problems lately. - Chance. 01:10:18.307 --> 01:10:21.519 - I don't believe in chance, Headmaster. - I realize that. 01:10:21.644 --> 01:10:24.439 Who else could have told the Foundation? 01:10:24.480 --> 01:10:25.857 I did. 01:10:28.401 --> 01:10:30.069 You can write? 01:10:30.153 --> 01:10:33.448 - Mr. Maxence acted for the best... - Spare me your comments. 01:10:33.489 --> 01:10:35.491 I don't like your manners, Mathieu. 01:10:35.575 --> 01:10:37.577 You don't like anything, Headmaster. 01:10:37.660 --> 01:10:40.621 Mr. Rachin. You're wanted in the visiting room. 01:10:42.832 --> 01:10:44.208 Later. 01:10:47.712 --> 01:10:49.839 This is for you. 01:10:49.922 --> 01:10:53.009 Sometimes I think we should have let Mondain strangle him. 01:10:57.555 --> 01:11:00.475 Violette was thanking me for helping her son. 01:11:00.516 --> 01:11:05.188 She wanted to speak to me privately to share some important news 01:11:05.271 --> 01:11:08.900 at the Café de la Place, on the 20th, at 4:00. 01:11:09.650 --> 01:11:13.780 I wrote to the Conservatory in Lyon. I'm acquainted with the director. 01:11:13.821 --> 01:11:17.408 He was very nice about it. He'll be happy to give him an audition 01:11:17.492 --> 01:11:21.454 and if he's admitted, he'll try very hard to get him a scholarship. 01:11:22.997 --> 01:11:26.417 I believe things are about to change for the better. 01:11:26.501 --> 01:11:28.002 Really? 01:11:28.336 --> 01:11:31.255 Since I met you, 01:11:31.297 --> 01:11:34.717 I... well... 01:11:34.759 --> 01:11:37.386 ...my life has... How can I say it? 01:11:38.429 --> 01:11:39.764 Changed dramatically? 01:11:39.847 --> 01:11:41.432 Yes. 01:11:42.475 --> 01:11:44.894 Thanks to you. 01:11:44.977 --> 01:11:48.397 - It's such a surprise. - I'd lost faith too. 01:11:50.024 --> 01:11:53.569 Maybe I shouldn't get my hopes up yet. 01:11:53.653 --> 01:11:56.447 You can trust me. 01:11:57.323 --> 01:11:59.909 You did bring me luck. 01:11:59.951 --> 01:12:01.160 Luck? 01:12:05.915 --> 01:12:07.500 I met someone. 01:12:09.460 --> 01:12:12.380 He's an engineer. From Lyon, of all things. 01:12:12.463 --> 01:12:17.468 I met him at the café. He's building a bridge in the area. 01:12:23.850 --> 01:12:26.394 Are you all right? 01:12:26.477 --> 01:12:30.440 I'm fine. It's a great opportunity for you and for Pierre. 01:12:33.526 --> 01:12:36.237 Don't be upset, but I have to go. 01:12:36.362 --> 01:12:39.031 I'd like the three of us to have lunch someday. 01:12:40.616 --> 01:12:43.870 You can tell him all about Pierre. Will you do it? 01:12:43.953 --> 01:12:45.788 Why not? 01:12:47.790 --> 01:12:49.125 Goodbye. 01:12:50.668 --> 01:12:52.128 Goodbye. 01:12:55.590 --> 01:12:57.633 Thank you for everything. 01:13:00.803 --> 01:13:02.513 I almost forgot. 01:13:02.555 --> 01:13:04.640 Don't tell Pierre right away. 01:13:18.946 --> 01:13:21.115 Excuse me. May I take the chair? 01:13:21.199 --> 01:13:23.034 - Yes, of course. - Thank you. 01:14:49.537 --> 01:14:52.457 Countess, a few flowers. 01:14:52.498 --> 01:14:55.710 I didn't understand everything, but I got the feelings. 01:14:55.793 --> 01:14:57.462 Thank you, child. 01:14:57.920 --> 01:14:59.505 Take these. 01:14:59.589 --> 01:15:03.676 Countess, let me introduce Mr. Mathieu, our prefect, 01:15:03.760 --> 01:15:06.012 who's in charge of the chorus. 01:15:06.095 --> 01:15:08.431 - Countess. - Well done, sir. 01:15:08.514 --> 01:15:13.436 Mr. Rachin's humane teaching style is of great interest to us, 01:15:13.519 --> 01:15:16.230 and we thank you for your support. 01:15:16.272 --> 01:15:19.275 By the way, who decided to form a chorus? 01:15:19.317 --> 01:15:21.903 - Well... - I did, Countess. 01:15:21.986 --> 01:15:23.446 I did. 01:15:23.529 --> 01:15:25.990 Indeed, Countess, 01:15:26.032 --> 01:15:29.118 I'm very happy to help such an understanding headmaster. 01:15:29.202 --> 01:15:31.537 Well, let them sing. 01:15:33.748 --> 01:15:36.501 He's too modest to enjoy compliments. 01:15:36.584 --> 01:15:40.797 - Very true. - What are they going to sing for us? 01:15:40.880 --> 01:15:43.800 Rameau's Hymn to Night, Countess. 01:15:43.883 --> 01:15:45.760 It must be marvelous. 01:15:48.888 --> 01:15:50.640 Excuse me? 01:15:50.681 --> 01:15:54.227 Who's the little boy standing aside? Has he been punished? 01:15:54.310 --> 01:15:56.562 - That one? - Yes. 01:15:56.604 --> 01:15:58.773 He's a special case. 01:15:58.856 --> 01:16:00.650 May I? 01:16:12.912 --> 01:16:16.582 O Night 01:16:16.707 --> 01:16:20.878 Bring to 01:16:20.962 --> 01:16:24.465 The Earth 01:16:24.507 --> 01:16:28.886 The enchanting calm 01:16:28.970 --> 01:16:34.934 Of your mystery 01:16:35.059 --> 01:16:38.813 The shadow which follows you 01:16:38.855 --> 01:16:41.858 Is so sweet 01:16:41.899 --> 01:16:46.988 It is such a sweet concert 01:16:47.029 --> 01:16:53.035 Your voices chanting hope 01:16:53.619 --> 01:16:57.832 Your power is so great 01:16:57.915 --> 01:17:02.003 Transforming all into a dream 01:17:25.276 --> 01:17:28.821 O Night 01:17:29.989 --> 01:17:34.202 O leave still 01:17:34.285 --> 01:17:37.997 To the Earth 01:17:38.039 --> 01:17:42.376 The enchanting calm 01:17:42.460 --> 01:17:48.466 Of your mystery 01:17:49.050 --> 01:17:53.846 The shadow which follows you 01:17:53.930 --> 01:17:56.224 Is so sweet 01:17:56.265 --> 01:18:00.937 Is there anything more beautiful 01:18:01.020 --> 01:18:06.651 Than a dream? 01:18:06.734 --> 01:18:11.489 Is there any truth 01:18:11.572 --> 01:18:14.492 Sweeter 01:18:14.575 --> 01:18:20.581 Than hope? 01:18:36.055 --> 01:18:39.350 Morhange's eyes followed my tempo, 01:18:39.392 --> 01:18:42.061 and in them, I suddenly read many things: 01:18:42.145 --> 01:18:45.022 pride and the joy of my forgiveness, 01:18:45.106 --> 01:18:48.025 but also something quite new to him. 01:18:48.109 --> 01:18:49.986 A feeling of gratitude. 01:18:52.155 --> 01:18:54.490 First day of summer. 01:18:54.574 --> 01:18:57.368 Our chorus has a new member. 01:19:01.873 --> 01:19:05.376 I'm sorry, I missed the reprise. My fault. Go on. 01:19:05.460 --> 01:19:07.211 All right. Again. 01:19:32.403 --> 01:19:36.073 In their eyes, I can see the desire to flee, 01:19:36.157 --> 01:19:38.701 to build a hut way up in the sky. 01:19:38.785 --> 01:19:41.245 This fine weather makes them sad. 01:20:01.099 --> 01:20:03.851 You have to see this. It's important. 01:20:07.063 --> 01:20:09.690 While I was cleaning graffiti off the toilet walls, 01:20:09.774 --> 01:20:12.235 I lifted a stone and found this. 01:20:12.944 --> 01:20:15.238 - That's Corbin's harmonica. - And that. 01:20:15.321 --> 01:20:17.448 It's 200,000 or more. 01:20:27.125 --> 01:20:29.377 No one knew about your hideaway. 01:20:30.920 --> 01:20:34.006 So don't tell me it was there by chance. 01:20:34.048 --> 01:20:37.093 You know they expelled Mondain because of the theft. 01:20:37.176 --> 01:20:39.137 I didn't know. 01:20:39.220 --> 01:20:42.306 That's true. You didn't know. 01:20:42.348 --> 01:20:44.350 Now you know. 01:20:44.392 --> 01:20:46.894 Why? What did you want to do with it? 01:20:48.354 --> 01:20:50.940 If I tell you, will you tell anyone else? 01:20:51.023 --> 01:20:52.650 No one. 01:20:52.692 --> 01:20:54.694 I swear. 01:20:56.696 --> 01:20:58.781 I wanted to buy... 01:20:58.865 --> 01:21:00.783 To buy what? 01:21:01.617 --> 01:21:03.744 A hot air balloon. 01:21:05.163 --> 01:21:08.207 I don't know who took it, but it proves Mondain's innocence. 01:21:08.291 --> 01:21:10.752 He'd never have left without the money. 01:21:10.793 --> 01:21:13.254 I'll investigate when I come back. 01:21:13.337 --> 01:21:15.381 But don't worry about it, Mathieu. 01:21:15.465 --> 01:21:19.469 Even if Mondain was innocent, it won't last. We can't help his type. 01:21:19.552 --> 01:21:22.889 - What about justice? - Let her take care of him. 01:21:22.930 --> 01:21:25.183 Headmaster, wait for me. Wait for me. 01:21:25.224 --> 01:21:27.185 Are you leaving too? 01:21:27.226 --> 01:21:30.354 I'm getting a lift. I'm spending the holidays with relatives. 01:21:30.396 --> 01:21:32.190 At my sister's house. 01:21:33.357 --> 01:21:35.193 They have a piano. 01:21:44.827 --> 01:21:46.746 Do you know why Rachin went to Lyon? 01:21:46.829 --> 01:21:50.708 I think he's supposed to discuss the balance sheet with the committee. 01:21:51.876 --> 01:21:53.503 - No? - Yes. 01:21:53.586 --> 01:21:57.340 But he's mostly going to run after a promotion and a medal. 01:21:58.549 --> 01:22:01.010 Do you think he'll get them? 01:22:01.052 --> 01:22:04.889 He's really smart. He's going to present an impeccable report 01:22:04.931 --> 01:22:08.267 without saying a word about all the horrible things. 01:22:08.351 --> 01:22:11.270 He'll even claim the success of the chorus for himself. 01:22:11.354 --> 01:22:12.355 Success? 01:22:12.438 --> 01:22:15.024 Certainly. I heard them. They're good. 01:22:16.025 --> 01:22:18.986 Sir, is it true that Langlois left with the head? 01:22:19.028 --> 01:22:22.365 Yes. Chabert and Carpentier have taken two weeks' holidays. 01:22:22.406 --> 01:22:24.992 - We're in charge. - There's no class today? 01:22:27.161 --> 01:22:28.538 No. 01:22:28.579 --> 01:22:31.124 - What are we going to do? - Take a nap. 01:22:31.207 --> 01:22:33.668 I have a better idea. 01:22:38.089 --> 01:22:39.715 Thank you. 01:22:39.799 --> 01:22:42.885 I don't want to... 01:22:42.969 --> 01:22:45.388 - Your rosette? - Yes. 01:22:47.140 --> 01:22:49.642 The bird is in the nest, Mr. Rachin. 01:22:51.185 --> 01:22:53.479 I can't thank you enough. 01:22:55.815 --> 01:22:58.734 I'm sorry, Headmaster. You're wanted on the telephone. 01:23:04.615 --> 01:23:06.200 I'm sorry. 01:23:24.218 --> 01:23:25.595 Headmaster! 01:23:26.596 --> 01:23:29.390 - Do something. My son is up there. - Let me through. 01:23:29.724 --> 01:23:31.934 The fire had caught under the eaves. 01:23:32.018 --> 01:23:35.897 The dormitories, where the children had last been seen, were in flames. 01:23:35.980 --> 01:23:38.065 Sixty unfortunate children, 01:23:38.149 --> 01:23:40.318 caught in a snare. 01:23:40.401 --> 01:23:43.070 Rachin saw his promotion and his rosette 01:23:43.112 --> 01:23:45.281 destroyed before his very eyes. 01:23:45.364 --> 01:23:47.158 But, suddenly... 01:24:36.499 --> 01:24:40.837 After breakfast, we used the door leading out of the vegetable patch 01:24:40.878 --> 01:24:44.006 to avoid old Marie and the villagers. 01:24:44.090 --> 01:24:46.008 We went to the forest of Lignan. 01:24:46.050 --> 01:24:48.344 For what purpose? 01:24:48.428 --> 01:24:51.931 A treasure hunt. They were so happy. 01:24:55.184 --> 01:24:59.355 I don't need to tell you how disappointed I am, Mr. Maxence. 01:24:59.439 --> 01:25:02.358 This was entirely my idea, Headmaster. 01:25:02.442 --> 01:25:06.195 Mr. Maxence never stopped trying to dissuade me. 01:25:06.279 --> 01:25:07.864 Not very convincing. 01:25:07.905 --> 01:25:11.868 We could also consider the fact that we saved the children's lives. 01:25:11.951 --> 01:25:15.580 If you hadn't left the school, it wouldn't have caught fire. 01:25:15.663 --> 01:25:18.166 I don't even know why I'm listening to you. 01:25:18.249 --> 01:25:23.296 Mr. Maxence, owing to your long years of service, I'll just suspend you. 01:25:24.380 --> 01:25:27.008 As for you, Mr. Mathieu, you're fired. 01:25:27.091 --> 01:25:29.260 For breaking the rules. 01:25:29.302 --> 01:25:31.304 Then you should fire me too. 01:25:31.345 --> 01:25:33.306 You don't get to decide. 01:25:33.389 --> 01:25:37.477 It's nice of you, Mr. Maxence, but you're needed here. 01:25:37.560 --> 01:25:41.022 Think about the children, since this gentleman never does. 01:25:44.275 --> 01:25:46.611 I've settled up with you. Here. 01:25:46.652 --> 01:25:49.906 You're leaving right now, on the 6:00 bus. 01:25:49.947 --> 01:25:53.159 You're allowed no contact with your former students. None. 01:25:53.242 --> 01:25:55.703 - What? - Mr. Maxence, see to it. 01:25:55.787 --> 01:25:57.580 Get out. 01:26:01.751 --> 01:26:07.173 Headmaster, before I go, I'll tell you what I think of you. 01:26:07.256 --> 01:26:10.343 - I already know, Mathieu. - You're an incompetent, 01:26:10.384 --> 01:26:12.553 - truly evil man. - What about them? 01:26:12.637 --> 01:26:14.597 They're not here by choice. 01:26:14.680 --> 01:26:17.016 Neither am I. I never wanted to be a teacher. 01:26:17.058 --> 01:26:20.061 Don't tell me you wanted to come to that miserable place. 01:26:20.144 --> 01:26:23.272 - You had other ambitions? So did I. - Don't take it out on them. 01:26:23.314 --> 01:26:25.858 Do you think I like being a warden? 01:26:25.900 --> 01:26:27.860 Someone has to do it. 01:26:27.944 --> 01:26:31.197 Pack up your bags and go to Paris. Make the Ministry rounds. 01:26:31.280 --> 01:26:33.324 Knock-knock. "Hello. My name is Mathieu. 01:26:33.407 --> 01:26:35.618 We need real teachers instead of washouts." 01:26:35.701 --> 01:26:38.204 Fight for the cause if you believe in it, Mathieu. 01:26:38.287 --> 01:26:40.581 Saint Mathieu. 01:26:40.665 --> 01:26:42.917 You're nothing but a failed musician. 01:26:43.000 --> 01:26:46.087 A prefect. A small prefect. Small, small, small. 01:26:46.754 --> 01:26:49.549 "What do you do, Mr. Mathieu?" "I'm a prefect." 01:26:49.590 --> 01:26:52.051 Small. Small. Small. 01:26:53.177 --> 01:26:54.679 You're crazy. 01:26:54.762 --> 01:26:56.347 I'm tired. 01:26:56.431 --> 01:26:58.057 Go to the devil. 01:26:58.141 --> 01:27:00.643 No, I'm leaving him behind. 01:27:13.656 --> 01:27:18.161 I had hoped a few students would break the rules to say goodbye. 01:27:18.202 --> 01:27:20.204 I saw no one. 01:27:20.288 --> 01:27:23.583 The wisdom of these children came across as indifference. 01:27:24.250 --> 01:27:26.669 And Morhange... 01:27:26.711 --> 01:27:28.546 Enough. 01:27:47.398 --> 01:27:49.233 "See you soon, Mr. Mathieu." 01:27:49.317 --> 01:27:50.818 "Goodbye, Chrome Dome." 01:27:59.994 --> 01:28:03.289 On the first note, I recognized Boniface's careful script. 01:28:03.372 --> 01:28:07.543 The spelling mistakes were Pépinot's, of course. 01:28:07.627 --> 01:28:11.214 This one, filled with music notes, came from Morhange. 01:28:12.298 --> 01:28:14.467 And this one... 01:28:14.550 --> 01:28:16.052 And that one... 01:28:40.785 --> 01:28:42.745 Be silent! Make them stop! 01:28:42.787 --> 01:28:44.997 The door's locked. 01:28:45.081 --> 01:28:46.749 Open up! 01:28:47.500 --> 01:28:50.962 Right then I felt a sudden burst ofjoy and optimism. 01:28:51.045 --> 01:28:53.506 I wanted to share it with the entire world. 01:28:53.589 --> 01:28:55.591 But who would have listened? 01:28:55.716 --> 01:28:58.469 No one even knew I was alive. 01:28:59.387 --> 01:29:02.432 The great artist would soon give way to the ordinary man. 01:29:03.433 --> 01:29:05.560 I'm Clément Mathieu, 01:29:05.643 --> 01:29:08.563 a failed musician, an unemployed prefect. 01:29:08.646 --> 01:29:10.731 "I'm Clément Mathieu, 01:29:10.815 --> 01:29:14.652 a failed musician, an unemployed prefect." 01:29:28.666 --> 01:29:30.918 What happened next? 01:29:30.960 --> 01:29:33.963 He never finished his journal. 01:29:36.507 --> 01:29:39.260 But I can tell you the story. 01:29:41.387 --> 01:29:44.265 Pépinot answered my questions. 01:29:44.307 --> 01:29:49.353 The following day, on the way back, my childhood caught me by the throat. 01:29:50.563 --> 01:29:54.358 When Mathieu was fired, my mother took me back home. 01:29:54.442 --> 01:29:57.570 We left for Lyon, where I was admitted to the Conservatory. 01:29:59.155 --> 01:30:01.616 The engineer tried to send me to boarding school. 01:30:01.699 --> 01:30:04.577 She refused. He left us. 01:30:05.328 --> 01:30:11.334 Chabert, Langlois and old Maxence joined forces to expose Rachin's abuse. 01:30:11.375 --> 01:30:15.463 The children were questioned and Rachin was fired. 01:30:20.510 --> 01:30:24.305 Clément Mathieu gave music lessons for the rest of his life, 01:30:24.388 --> 01:30:26.891 without courting notoriety. 01:30:26.974 --> 01:30:29.685 Everything he did, he kept for himself. 01:30:30.978 --> 01:30:33.981 For himself? No, not quite. 01:30:34.023 --> 01:30:35.858 Mr. Mathieu. 01:30:38.277 --> 01:30:40.071 Mr. Mathieu. 01:30:42.448 --> 01:30:44.200 Wait a bit. 01:30:47.161 --> 01:30:49.163 Mr. Mathieu. 01:30:54.919 --> 01:30:56.170 What are you doing? 01:30:56.254 --> 01:30:58.840 Can you take me with you? 01:30:58.923 --> 01:31:00.383 Sir. 01:31:00.425 --> 01:31:04.387 I can't do that. You have to go back to school. They'll punish you. 01:31:04.470 --> 01:31:05.471 Please? 01:31:05.555 --> 01:31:07.765 - Can we go now? - Coming. 01:31:07.849 --> 01:31:11.018 It's forbidden. I can't take you with me. 01:31:11.102 --> 01:31:12.770 Go back. 01:31:12.854 --> 01:31:14.522 Go on. 01:31:14.856 --> 01:31:16.524 Go on. 01:31:16.548 --> 01:31:36.548 Telegram Channel and Instagram Page .:: @bollbolljan_com ::. 01:31:42.091 --> 01:31:44.677 Pépinot had been right all along. 01:31:44.761 --> 01:31:47.555 Mathieu was fired on a Saturday.