"Good day or good evening to the friends of France Boutique." "We're now going to show and indeed prove the amazing effect our slimming belt has." "Hello, everybody." "Well, France?" "Today's product is one I adore." "It's our Dual Tensor." "So why do I adore this product, Olivier?" "I was wondering about that, France." "And it's easy with our Decopiper." "Yes, our Decopiper." "The Decopiper is a transparent piping bag." "What's happening now?" "." "It's massaging and tingling." "First, it massages..." "Then it tingles." "Why does it tingle?" "Blouses in fragile fabrics can become very marked around the shoulders." "But with our inflatable hanger, the hanger hugs the outline of the blouse." "However fragile the fabric." "The idea is to relax the back muscles using vibrations to relax them?" "Yes, it's to help you relax after a day on the computer at the office." "This is the way to do it." "After a day at the computer, your back is all stiff." "A France Boutique hello to you all." "Hello, Sadjib." "During the phone call, he has carried on working out." "Throughout his call, the electric impulses have worked." "It's professional and easy to maintain." "That's true." "Careful, you'll kill our chef!" "Happy birthday, Estelle." "Thank you, Yvan." "The shoulders stay nice and smooth." "You won't end up with two ugly little prongs." "If you have a painful period or migraines." "If you have exam nerves, say, if you're a student..." "A student, Sadjib, doing exams?" "The strong points again, Olivier?" "Compact, very handy and doesn't damage your clothes." "And the price?" "Seven euros for five." "Seven euros for five hangers." "Since you'll pay for the ring, the charge of theft will be dropped." "You can even ask Cartier for a receipt for the insurance." " Where do I sign?" " Here." "And the lady too." "Should I read it first?" "Nordet?" "Mrs. Mestral's things." "Goodbye." "Please sign the log." "Here, please." " Could I have your autograph?" " Of course." "And your wife's?" "France, can you sign too?" "Who is it for?" "My grandmother." "Madeleine." "Honestly, I just can't believe it." "Six years of therapy twice a week and now you start again." "I explained..." "We can't afford it right now." "I went outside to look at the ring in daylight." "That's normal." "I spotted Martine, ran to tell her to wait for me, also normal, but two goons grabbed me, so I tried to explain and..." "It wasn't Martine." "But she had the same coat." "Sure." "Was it under or over 10,000?" "Next time, ask the price." " You can forget the manual." " Exactly." "He's crazy Are you out of your mind?" "I love your cock." "I love it when you're hard." "...switch to one, which is the average speed..." "After, you stop it..." "If you need grated carrots and time is short, with the kids screaming and your husband no help..." "What do you do?" "You press..." "Two!" "Oh, yes!" "Go on!" "Oh, yes!" "More..." "Deeper, it's so good." "I'm coming..." "Can you put the Multi-Chef back on?" "Can you, please?" "When your hood is furred up..." "The hood of the Multi-Chef, Estelle, not of my car." "Olivier..." "Estelle dubs porn movies." " What?" " With just the sound, it's obvious." "Switch back, you'll see." "That's a different voice." "But I swear it was her." "You've got a hard-on?" "You take so long with your make-up." "I wonder why Estelle does it." "She makes a good living, I think." "Maybe she likes it." "Or it turns her on." "What's so exciting about moaning into a studio mike?" "The Josephine set is a work of art." "Anyhow..." "There are 12 stones per earring." "Why the figure 12?" "It's too long." "No one gives a damn about the 13 moons and all that." "Why the plum negligee?" "I prefer the pink one." "Too transparent." "The cleaner arrives at eight." "You don't sleep with the cleaner, you sleep with me." "Until tomorrow anyhow." " Why are you pushing me?" " I wonder." "You started without me?" "We were expecting you." "Now that's sexy." " You should wear one." " Sure." "I'll wear it to the office." "As you can see, worn like this, the top is elegant but I can undo both buttons..." "What?" "You're too static." "You look like someone's granny." "We have to change the presentation." "A granny!" "Why a granny?" "It's very adaptable." "I wear it like this." "I feel very comfortable." "A granny!" "And it has huge possibilities." "The elastic waistband makes it... amazingly comfortable." " Hi, girls." " Hi, Yvan." "I'm late." "The meeting's started." " You're late." " Sorry." "You're dripping everywhere." " A sudden rain shower." " I'll use it on my skin..." "Try to concentrate." "Sorry but I need total silence for this." " She's blonde." " Since yesterday." "She won't tell anybody why." "I feel something..." "What is that?" "The Anti-Fear Fluxer." "Looks like a fly-zapper..." "Well?" "It's a pretty unusual feeling." "The plexus feels totally relaxed, all the inner knots come undone..." "You feel light and at the same time..." "At the same time what?" "It loosens you up all right." " interesting." " Does it dispel anxiety and fear?" "I think it works." "Be careful, it's singeing your hair." "Help, I can't see!" "Estelle, sorry, my mistake." "Oh, right, I get it." "Does it dispel fear?" "It's not your hair, is it?" "Maybe it only works for small frights." "Who can tell?" " What do you say, Marine?" " Nothing scares me." "We can't sell this thing." "It's total hogwash." "We can and we have to." "We can use Sofia's web-site if we sell her items on air, that's the deal." "We took their steel kettle." "Not enough potential." "You never know..." ""Warm, shapely, tender," ""sexy," "Nice Dream, perfect company for your nights..."" "Estelle, I must ask you something..." "All right." " How do they sell this?" " I haven't had time to check." "Moreau's ill and there's some bug in the stats file." "Another guy's coming in." "Remember the conference call." "Yvan, can you switch to the Net?" "What was it you wanted to ask me?" "Later..." "We never present a product that we don't believe in." "We'll test it on the receptionists and Monique." "She'll know." "We'll play for time." "But why?" "I'll tell her to keep it." "The deal ensures our independence, for the short term at least." "One fear can't replace another." "Edge in." "Come on." "Hello." "Hello, Sofia." "Do I know everybody?" "Frédéric, our financial manager, has just left." "Otherwise, Yvan, Estelle and France." "Hello, everybody." "Isn't there a young woman at the back?" "Marine!" "I'm Marine." "I'm filling in for the set designer while she has her baby." "All right." "Let's hear your ideas, be inventive." "How's shooting going?" "Will the show boost sales?" "We're still picking products but..." "I can't hear you." "Sorry." "We're still picking products but it's all going well." "What about the Anti-Fear Fluxer?" "It's a big hit in America." "Glad to hear it." "Actually, we're still testing it but it looks good." " Say what you think." " it plays on customer credulity and we're careful there." "I know you are." " You're the epitome of honesty." " She thinks we're stupid..." "But don't miss out on a star item." "Everyone's after it." "If you don't take it, I have other offers." "Don't be the Amish of TV-shopping." "If you have other products, let us know before our live show." "France, about the Real Woman suit..." "How can I put this?" "Are sales slack?" "We'll change the presentation during shooting." "Maybe I could try it with a new approach." "Like this but with a belt." "Not a bad idea, is it?" "She'd sex up a bin-bag." "I like your colour. it's trendier." "By the way, I still need your sales figures over three years." "We have a lot on." "Anything else?" "A little present for you." "Walter Borman, one of my brilliant young associates." "He'll join you Monday." "As a presenter?" "On the set?" "As whatever you decide." "You're totally naive!" "She's sending a spy to steal our ideas." "I won't let him attend demo meetings." "You're a real pain!" "Didn't we both sign the deal?" "Did they get us out of the red, yes or no?" " Yes." " So now we're partners." "PART-NERS!" "But our items are better..." "That's not the problem." "Think it over and calm down." "Sorry to say this but you have been uptight lately." "You know, Sofia's trying to transfer us, or transform us rather." "If that means we're freer to express our personalities, I'm all for it." "Am I making myself clear?" "What is your personality exactly?" "I'm not sure." "It changes all the time." "I often feel like a machine." "Well, not a machine, a robot." "You just lack self-confidence." "Olivier!" "Look at the girl in red there." "Looks like Anna Karina." "Don't you agree?" "Excuse me." "Are you okay?" "It's silly but an electric thing opens most doors these days." "Here, you still need to push." "Some water..." "I'll be a robot if they ask me to do things I like." " See the difference?" " No." "You need to alternate, see." "Part work, part yourself, part work..." " Am I making myself clear?" " Actually, no." "This place is a springboard, you keep jumping and aim to go higher." "What did you want to ask me?" "Later." "I'm doing my best here..." "I'm her grandmother's younger sister, so that makes me her great aunt..." "Just say Nicole's here." "That's not the problem." "I can't find France anywhere and her secretary's busy..." "I'll find her on my own then." "I can't let you go up without permission." "I'll spare you the company history but if you have a job, that's partly thanks to me." "So open this thing or I'll climb over it." "Careful, I'm very limber." "Jesus Christ..." "It's one of Moreau's nasty tricks, the sly little poofter." "Look, I'm gay too so if that's a problem, find a replacement." "No, I didn't mean that." "I wasn't thinking "poofter", I was thinking "sly"." "Anyhow, they'll try to find the file but it can take a while." "Look, I have the Cleopatra glue figures for the last four years." "Olivier, Pascal's replacing Moreau." "Excellent..." "How did the Josephine set sell?" "I must check that sauceboat demo on M6." "Very interesting." "63 before six a.m." "Not bad." "France always makes me doubt." "I need the figures urgently, okay." "They're stuck in the machine for now." "What?" "All these doors..." "It's not at all modern." "France can't be found." "I have to talk to you." " Sorry, it's a bad time." " 2,000... and I'll be gone." "What do you mean, stuck?" "The virus has erased the file." "We're trying to find the back-up." "Shit, Sofia asked for them again." "She loves showing us how archaic we are." "It's like those doors." "I lost at the casino." "Give me 1,500." "I'm desperate." "Give her Cleopatra glue for now." "We have those figures." "Cleopatra glue." "Excellent product." "Up 32% last half-year." "Really?" "It's been rising for a long time, more during the winter." "How do you know?" "." "As a shareholder, I go over the figures to keep my mind active." "Can you give us the figure for Cleopatra glue for the year 2001?" "Do I get my cheque?" "We'll see." "56,678." "Bang on." "Start with the carrots and chicory to end on the hard-boiled eggs." "Watch it, mayonnaise isn't photogenic." "We'll get in closer." "A mid-shot, okay?" "You zoom in on the carrots." "Marcus!" "Listen, Marcus..." "The Real Woman needs a makeover." "It's too lady-like." "Okay but "ladies" are the target audience." "We need to convince them." "Watch this." "Friends of France Boutique, hello." "Yes, the Real Woman is elegant, casual and crease-resistant, the way you feel in it." "The soft fabric can be worn next to the skin like a caress." "The buttons, three at the wrists and two at the neckline, lend you a sophisticated air." "If I undo the top button?" "A little cleavage is always a pretty sight." "The strong points again..." "There." "What do you think?" "You're good, the product's the problem." "To modernize it, put a girl of 22 or 23 in it." "I'm better than some witless girl." "Whatever." "What is she doing exactly?" "Rehearsing, for the Vacuum Crusher segment." "I'll let you get on with it." "Make the sigh less obvious." "She knows the Vacuum Crusher can help her out." "Is that really how you see us?" "I can't tell anymore." "I never watched TV-shopping before." "Actually, I'm a painter." "That's wonderful, I love painting." "I'd visit galleries when I was at the Sorbonne." "I had time." "Where do you exhibit?" "At home for now." "Well... some time..." "So how does the Sorbonne lead to TV-shopping?" "Simple." "I met France ten years ago, when she had the idea for France Boutique." "I have a talent for writing, for describing things." "We started out with nothing but it soon took off." "It's good." "You can make a lot of money and I like money." "There, almost done." "Yes, an angel's a good idea for the child's room set." "I'm no expert though." "You don't have children?" "We don't have time." "France Mestral?" "Honestly..." "You can leave flowers at reception." "It's a personal delivery." "Who sent them?" "There's a card." "Bloody hell..." "You can tell Mr. Walter Borman I don't want them." "I have to go back?" "I couldn't care less." "From me..." "Thank you." "More guys with their six-pack abs." "I saw the three-hole sauceboat on M6." "A virtual host does the demo." "Don't start again." "Our hosts are real." "Why not?" "We'll see." " Want to eat with us?" " Thanks but no." "I'm trying the Permadep out." "He's pissing me off with his virtual hosts..." "You've tested it and understand it?" "Cocoa, with a straw..." "For 2000 or 2001?" " I'm thirsty." " Everything okay?" "Fine, we need to refuel." "An excellent grip, it doesn't slip, the blue light soothes..." "You feel as if something is happening." "But, actually, I think nothing happens." "I knew it." "I don't scare easily." "Ask another tester." "The one whose weight's always up and down." "Agnès." "Agnès seems more like the target for this." "How are you and France?" "We're okay, shooting has started." "The usual nerves." "We need a star product for the live show though." "And this thing, well..." "I can do the Vertical Roaster again." "I tried some new kebabs on it." "Very tasty and not at all greasy." "Come over and try them." "Thanks but no." " Your sandwich." " I'm coming." "We'll use your testimonial." "We need good testers." "Excuse me, Olivier." "Someone gave you a rose?" "Who?" "A dark and charming young man." "You don't know him." "Your mascara's smeared." "I have the cinema in my blood!" "This is a bad time but I wish I was miles away." "When did we last see the sun?" "When France Boutique-Morocco nose-dived." "What a disaster, I was forgetting." ""The oyster..."" "This is the wrong length for winter." ""...that women..." ""A simple jewel that women..."" "The waist stays slender..." "Antoine Chardin, very shaken, refused to comment." "He began his career on France 3 in 1989..." " is he dead?" " Who?" "Chardin. is he dead?" "No, he's been arrested." "He has?" "Do you think my waist's slender?" "You're making me hungry." " Come and have some." " No, it's nonfat yoghurt for me." "I like you with a few extra pounds." "Really?" "I thought you liked dark women, the tall and slender type." "Right?" "What are you after?" "I don't know." "Kiss me." "Yes, Sofia." "Not at all." "No." "In English?" "Sorry, I've forgotten the word in English." "Not before January?" "So we'll test them..." "It does a great job, even on dirty windows." "They just need a quick wipe after." "It's a good product." "As the Steam Push extra, we could suggest a quick facial." " Not too hot?" " it worked for me." "Besides, it's good for the pores." "Okay, Estelle could come in with the extra tip, a sort of... facial sauna?" " No problem." " I'm redoing the Real Woman." "I'll do it with you." "Are you sure?" "You'll see." " Want me to try?" " No, it's okay." "Let's move on to the Ezee-Wax." "We need something more original." "France?" "France!" " Are you with us?" " Yes, sorry." "Well then..." "The Permadep is such a hit, the Ezee-Wax is hard to place now." "It's light wax but it's still wax, so there's really nothing new about it." "Its strong point is that it's so compact, with batteries for travel." "If we want it for the live show, we have to find something." "Okay, an idea..." "Let's get to work." "I'd try it but with the Permadep, I don't have a hair left." "Anywhere." "Well, I have hairs." "Swimmers and cyclists do it so why shouldn't I?" "Really?" "All right then." "Go on, concentrate." "Yvan, are you sure?" "Under the arms?" "That hurts." "I know." "Longer hairs are hell." "It's hot but it doesn't burn." "What else?" "It's not unpleasant." "Come on..." "It's not painful?" "And it works." "That's for sure." "It works!" "We need something better than "it works"." "Well then... it works." "No pain, no hair." " How about a before and after?" " No, too outdated." "We can say it's easy to use." "Yes, it's easy to use, it works." "That's not new." "I have an idea." "I'll see Marcus after casting." "If you want." "We need something really new." "Original, damn it." " You wanted to see me?" " Yes, come in, Marine." "Good casting session." "Did this just come in?" "The Vac-Barber." "Not bad but a tough sell." "I feel like trying it." "I need an idea for this." "I don't like your tie." "This is a defrosting tile." "Are you okay?" "Yes, I'm fine now, thanks." "Nicole says the espresso machine has made a fair start but it's too elitist, aimed at higher incomes, with better sales at night." "Insomniacs and coffee..." "It's an old story." " is Robert still in Taiwan?" " No idea." "By the way, Mrs. Pontet wants 3% more on No-Drip Paint or she goes to the competition." "The cow..." "What is this, war?" "You're right, it is war." "I'm here to see France and Olivier Mestral." "Walter Borman." "I think Sofia mentioned me." "You aren't due until Monday." "I was keen to get to work, meet you, check things out..." "Can I take a look around the place?" "Quickly then, I have a lot on." "Hello, I'm Norma." "Our call centre for after-sales service and complaints." "For orders, we use a centre handling ten times as many calls." "Here, accounts." "This way..." "I do this 10 minutes a day." "It's good for posture." "Nicole, founder and France's aunt." "Walter will be working with us." "Wonderful!" "Doing what exactly?" "A bit of everything, I think." "Personally, I'm highly specialized." "This is Walter, Sofia's associate." "Glad you're here." "I couldn't find the Anti-Fear Fluxer on your site." " it isn't on-line yet." " Why not?" "We'll launch it after your live show." "It's not that simple..." "The dressing rooms." "Wardrobe, make-up, hair..." "Estelle, this is Walter Borman, lent to us by Sofia." "Coming?" "France does casting in here." "They're all customers but some are better than others." "See, we test all the time." "The plexus, the belly, all those spots..." "This'll only take a second." "Meet Walter Borman, the fellow Sofia has lent to us." "Lovely to see you again." "I'll join you when I finish here." "Everything going okay?" "It's changing colour." "Smoking isn't allowed on the sets." "France, here at last." "Your Boutique is good." "It could soon be a competitive "tool''." "There's a bucket here for that cigarette." "That was an amusing joke the other day." "It let me test the water." "Anger is always a sign of weakness." "Or of determination." "I think you understand me, right?" "Don't be so cold." "I'm a fan of yours." "I've loved seeing you on TV since..." " Since you were little..." " No, since I discovered girls." "France, Robert's downstairs." "Wonderful." "Norma, find room for this gentleman." "Of course." "A calm spot or somewhere at the heart of the action?" "Marine, are you hurt?" "Are you all right?" "I'm okay." "I'm looking for Estelle and Yvan's office." "Down the corridor." "...the price, colours and sizes." "How do you feel?" "I feel very comfortable, relaxed and elegant at the same time." "Let's go over the strong points of the Real Woman outfit." "Cédric, follow through." "Cédric, bring me the shooting script." "I can't find her." "What do we do?" "Let's think about her." "That'll bring her here." "Feeling better?" "Why did you miss the shoot?" "Doesn't it even bother you?" " I fell asleep..." " You think I'm stupid?" "You pissed us off to do the Real Woman your way." " I fell asleep." " You fell asleep?" "Yes, I'm sorry." "You fall asleep with this guy breathing down our necks, waiting for a chance to show us we're obsolete." "I think I was tired, that's all." "Tired?" "The day we redo the Real Woman?" "Walter asked why I didn't replace you." "What could I say?" "He's doing his best to divide us and he's succeeding." "You're irresponsible and so he humiliated me." "You're just scared." "We're not obsolete but he's preying on your doubts." "So I'm the problem here." " I didn't say that." " I'm tired." "We'll talk tomorrow." "I'll call Marcus to reschedule shooting." "No, I'll do it live without you." "Whatever you say." "No, not whatever you say, we'll see tomorrow." "I can make decisions too." "Good night!" "You're a modern woman, always in a rush." "If unwanted hair is your bugbear, then Ezee-Wax is for you." "Its ease of use and handy battery operation allow you to take it everywhere." "In a few minutes, the wax In the Ezee-Wax applicator" "Is ready for use." "Even at friends', Ezee-Wax's layer of wax is easy to spread and dries in a flash, leaving you as free as a bird." "Ezee-Wax comes with 100 strips specially designed for easy waxing" "In a trice." "One natural movement, a quick laugh and the job's done." "Ezee-Wax is efficient and totally pain-free." "With Ezee-Wax, discover the ease of waxing" "In every situation." "You can also lend Ezee-Wax to friends without a worry since the wax is only used once." "Ezee-Wax, discretion and smoothness guaranteed." "After that, we return to France who crosses her legs and smiles." "Cut and you continue on set." "It works, if we have the nerve." "If you have to wax your legs at a party, you're a real slob." "It was France's idea..." "My only problem is that it seems too American for us." "No, it's a real break." "It's more radical." "This whole idea is twisted." "Only a slob would wax her legs in front of a guy like that." "Only a real slob." "It's odd, you wonder if it's plausible." "Excuse me." "Estelle!" "I'll leave you." "What is a slob exactly?" "I don't know..." "A slob's common." "I can't explain, you sense it." "So when you dub porn movies, you're not a slob?" "When you yell, "Give me every inch,"" "you don't feel like a slob?" "So that's what you've wanted to tell me since the other day?" "You didn't dare..." "France, I didn't dub that movie," "I acted in it." "You didn't recognize me?" "I had a wig and a mask." "Shaggin' in the Rain." "Did you watch it alone?" "Touching yourself?" "Oh, please, you're getting crude." "I'm crude?" "And you're not, asking me about this?" "You wanted to trap me, did you?" "I'm not ashamed, you know." "Everything I've done, I've done for pleasure, unlike my sister who's as uptight as you." "All right, let's drop it." " I apologize." " For the way you spoke to me?" "Jesus, try taking a cold shower." "It'll help." "People fall into two categories:" "you wax at parties, I take it up the ass." "Fuck you!" "Can I have a word?" "Sure, I'll be right out." "No, stay there or I'll chicken out." "I love you." "Well, I'm in love with you in any case." "I'm fond of France but I have to be honest." "This love obsesses me." "I don't know how to stop it." "I need your help." "If you spent a night with me, just one, I could calm myself down." "Monique, you don't know what you're saying." "Oh, I do." "Having what you don't have means you desire it less." "One night, Olivier." "Just one." "Whenever you want." "Chanel Number 5?" "Champs-Elysées?" " J'Adore." " Shit." " You seem happy." " Thanks to you, I'm having fun." " Have a drink and tell me." " it'll be easy, they're on the rocks." "They're still wary but I've spotted a few weak links to work on." " I'll step up pressure soon." " Good." "Is Desforêts ready?" "The contract's the tricky part." "They must have sole responsibility for the product in France." "That's what the contract foresees." " Are they wary?" " Yes." "A little, they know the Fluxer's borderline." "They're worried about their customers." "But they really need the money right now." "We'll proceed the same way as with Chardin." "A few customer complaints, a press campaign and they'll be off the air." "We'll get their TV show!" "An overly open shirt denotes excessive self-satisfaction." "Careful." "Maybe Olivier should present it." "Yes." "We'll try to talk him into it." "I could repaint while Sylvie sleeps." "Thank you, Jean." "And now it's time to introduce our Master Shu knives with their titanium blades." "Well, France, what can we tell our friends?" "Well, you've already seen our chef at work with the Master Shu knives but let's go a little further." "Neither of us are cooks..." "So what do we do or rather what can we do with our Master Shu knife set?" "Just about anything." "For instance, this tiny knife..." "I love grapefruit for breakfast and this tiny knife allows me to cut up a grapefruit in a trice." "But I could also use it, for example, to pierce my lover's heart if he's mean to me." "That's one possibility." "Or this one." "You've heard of the Yakuza, Olivier?" "You don't know the Yakuza?" "They're Japanese gangsters." "When they have a debt of honour, they chop off a little finger." "This one here could chop off a finger without any mess nor any pain probably." "Go on, lay your hand on the table." "I'd love to chop one off." "But my honour is intact, France." " Like hell." " intact." "So, our Master Shu knife set can cut everything..." "Even cut someone off." "A real partner for your kitchen." "Without further ado, let's go over the strong points." "One: titanium blades." "Two: dishwasher-resistant." "And three..." "A passport for your kitchen." "Cut!" "Get off my back." " One more time." " Screw you." " Maybe she's tired." " She tires me anyhow!" "Take a break." " What's your problem?" " I don't have a problem." "Can't we use our imagination?" "It's all so tepid." " You're too uptight for words." " And you're as dead as a dodo." "You'll sink this company." "This company's all we have left in common." " So you want to destroy it?" " You're worrying now?" "." "Remember, you started this..." "Can I help you?" "I can't find my keys." "Probably in Olivier's pocket." "Yes, probably in Olivier's pocket..." "Hold on, it could be urgent." "I have to answer it." "How are you?" "It's funny hearing your voice again." "How long have you been back?" "It's been a long time." "Yes, we can meet up." "Hold on..." "The day after tomorrow?" "." "Okay?" "I'll check my PDA. if there's a problem, I'll call you back." "When did you get back?" "A month ago?" "It was fun, then?" "Yeah, I'm doing okay." "Where are you working?" "Yes, absolutely." "No, just one night, a room for one night." "For Mrs. Delay, yes." "I'm on my way over." "So what's the address?" "Avenue Kleber, number 57, please." "Good evening." "I didn't call..." "I wanted to..." "To see some painting." "It's kind of you to come round." "I'm glad." "So am I..." "Something to drink?" "No, not right now..." "I'm eager to see your work." "Really?" "It's not all here." "A lot's at my parents'." "This is one of my latest works." "It's not at all like you but it's..." "I don't know." "My father..." "Is he..." "A dentist." "It's a little tormented but... it's pretty powerful." "I'm working more and more on the matter." "I'm interested in its power on the canvas." "The work must blend with the media, at least I think so." "I'm searching..." "I understand." "Really?" "You're not just being polite?" "I'll show you my most recent stuff then." "This is what I was talking about." "How do you do it?" "I start with a portrait." "This is my first love." "Under the pink of the skin, I use a thick, bright red base, with black for the hair, a little grey for the beard..." "Then, afterwards, I..." "I spray acid over the canvas." "The paint melts..." "The canvas burns..." "There's a lot of smoke as it burns." "How about something to drink?" "Of course." "There's not much choice though." " Will tequila do?" " Yes." "Why not?" "We drink, I call you Olivier and kiss you." "In that order?" "Or I kiss you, we drink and I call you Olivier." "What's that?" "Nothing, I had my wings clipped, a long time ago..." "You did?" " What the hell..." " Relax." "Stop it." "I don't like being dominated." "You love it, you just don't realize." "No, stop it." "Stop it, I don't like it." "In a cold shower, then." "A cold shower?" "No way." "I'm sorry but..." "I don't think this can work." "Don't feel offended. it's a chemical thing." "I can't help it." "I'd like you to leave." "But it's not your fault, okay?" "You don't need to apologize." "It's 400 all the same." "Here." "Thank you very much and have a nice evening." "You too." " I'm sorry." " Good night." "Hello, it's Mrs. Delay again." "I'm calling to say it's just no good." "What more can I say?" "It's no good." "You send me people who don't suit me." "All right." "I'll wait." "All right, call me back." "What is this thing?" "Of course..." "Let's see." "Paris Première, M6, France 2..." "All next week?" "Looking for work, are you?" "Sylvia, Marielle, Patricia..." "Go on." "Desforêts, lawyer, on Tuesday and on Thursday." "Sounds like you like lawyers." "And Virginie..." "Poor thing..." "Good evening." "Can I come in?" "Of course, what I am thinking?" "May I have a drink?" "Yes, I'm sorry." "Go ahead." "Do you mind if we talk a little?" "Not at all, I'm here for that too." "Well, to be quite honest, I was about to leave." "It happens, I'm used to it." "And what happens, usually?" "They ask me to talk a little, but not too much." "And then... to be patient, tender and loving." "What are your strong points?" "Are you rough?" "Are you patient?" "Are you violent?" "Are you generous?" "I'm whatever you want." "You're sleeping in the office now?" "." "No, I wanted a word with you." "Let's get this clear:" "I don't like you." "I'll never sleep with you." "Looking for your coke?" " Need a fix do you?" " Yes." " Can I have it back?" " Without telling anyone?" "Just like that?" "For free?" "What do you want?" "What are you after exactly?" "I want a little favour." "A little favour?" "Okay, all right." "No problem." "Olivier..." "It's 9 o'clock." "Could I have a quick word?" "If you want." "I worked all night on the anti-avalanche whistle." "I dozed off." "I'll do the Fluxer after all." "I spoke to Walter." "It'll be perfect for the live show." "A horror set could surprise people." "It's original." "We really need it." "Let me handle everything." "Don't worry about it." "What are you talking about?" "You take decisions alone now?" "." "We need to check with France..." "What?" "She's never here." "Sofia called last night, I took the call." "She's losing patience, it's only natural." "You're always so cautious." "Hold on..." "Speaking..." "But I can't..." "All right." "Of course." "I don't have any cash on me." "Pay him, will you?" "Seen how some people never get heard?" "Yes, of course." "Others can't get loved as they are." "You've got a..." "Well, you'll see..." "With a dab of mayonnaise or cocktail sauce," "It's more appetizing." "Oh, shit." " What's wrong?" " Leave me be." "You're ill." "Use this." "Leave me be." "I'm such a slut." "Come on, I apologized." "You don't understand, France." "I have to stop." "Really, I have to stop." "What are you talking about?" "Here, drink something." "Just leave me alone." "Where's Estelle?" "Shit, that's Walter." "Get out of here." "Help me..." "Finished your call?" "You left in a hurry." "But you're right, business and pleasure don't mix." "Know where Estelle is?" "Well, if you see her..." "All right." "By the way, do you know where my PDA is?" "Yes." "I threw it in the toilet." " Truce?" " Of course." "All right... tell me what's going on." "Listen, we have to talk." "I don't know how you found out but I have nothing to hide." "Last night, I got... by a male escort." "It helped me relax." "It happens." "It relaxes you, I know." "Anyhow, you'll understand me." "I used an interview to come out." "Really?" "What for?" "Everyone knows anyway." "That's not true." "Everyone here knows but the audience doesn't know the real me." "They don't know what I did last night and never will." "You can do as you like but..." "I have to tell the truth." "I'm not the ideal son-in-law, I won't marry your daughter and, on top of it, I'd love to shag your son." "There, I've said it now." "The switchboard girls will be upset." "Maybe." "But at times in life you have to choose." "That's true." "I'll do what that lawyer Desforêts did." "I'll come out properly and change my hair." "Desforêts?" "Who's Desforêts?" "That consumer magazine lawyer, the one who cornered Chardin." "A lawyer cornered Chardin?" "What the fuck is going on?" "Why's Walter with Desforêts?" " France, at last!" " Thanks for your help." "Thanks a lot." "Sofia and Walter are here for the contracts." "Olivier's with them, in shirtsleeves, unshaved..." "We need to move fast!" "Call Agnès." "Think about it, Olivier." "Estelle is good but you're more reassuring." "Fear is a subjective idea and you're good at that." "Actually, because it's subjective, our tests aren't conclusive." "I have to admit..." "These 50 people in the USA are ready to testify that the Fluxer works." "You're cautious but I have legal training and this is watertight." "Besides, we're all concerned about helping other people." " Aren't we?" " Yes." "We've settled things." "We need to work on the Fluxer's demo but we have to sign the contracts." "Sofia's in a hurry." " They're ready..." " They are?" "I'll present it with Estelle." "The demo's nearly done." "Olivier would like to present it." "Really?" "I'll have to see." "Norma?" "Give me the contracts, please." "Our standard contract, with the 50-50 division of profits for items in your catalogue." "However, I think we need to find a different name." "Anti-Fear Fluxer doesn't sound modern enough." "The name says it all." "Is that why you've left a blank here?" "Yes, we always do that until we find the right name." "I'm thinking along the lines of "Anti-Stress Gun"" "or "Stress-Blocker"..." "Stress is more up-to-date than fear." "Stress-Blocker..." "Yes, maybe." "To present an item correctly, you must believe in it." "The name is vital." " I'll tell him." " I'm sure you understand." "You're needed for recording." "Already?" "You called Desforêts?" "Excuse me." "Do you need pens?" "Everything's fine, thank you." "Hosting a live show must be exciting." "Like signing a good contract." "Are we ready?" "Good morning or good evening, everybody." "I'm lost somewhere in the space-time continuum." "You'll see why when I describe the simply amazing item offered by France Boutique today." "This item right here..." "You're wondering what it is..." "I won't let the suspense linger." "This magic square is a defrosting tile." "This square, as pure as a slab of polar ice, will rapidly and naturally thaw everything that you have in your freezer." "I know, you're asking:" ""What about the microwave?"" "True, a microwave thaws but you've noticed how it heats the food, cooking it around the edges..." "A microwave takes up space, it's not easy to travel with, whereas, look at this... this white square will thaw this piece of cod" "in minutes, before your very eyes." "If I touch the Defrosting Tile," "I can feel a slight increase in temperature." "So... what's happening?" "What's happening?" "Sometimes, the changes in someone or something cause us to think more deeply about our lives." "Have you felt so obviously just what we're seeing here?" "All the steps leading to what you are, all the compromised dreams of your youth..." "Yes, the question we ask ourselves is:" "since a life is hard to sum up briefly, since nothing lasts forever," "must we call everything into question to recover our freedom?" "Must we bury one part of ourselves to let the other survive?" "Well now..." "We've taken a few minutes to ponder things and our cod is almost totally thawed." "There we are." "After use, simply wipe the defrosting tile and it's ready to put away." "The material of the future, a self-sufficient material, pure, clean and ecological, those are the strong points of our Defrosting Tile." "Cut!" "That's a wrap." "Remember, the drinks are on Yvan in the canteen." "Nono, I'll need more stars for the live show." " Okay?" " Yes." "It's weird, we're more and more conceptual." "I like it but we mustn't get too radical." "There again, I don't know, it's tempting..." "You know, when I see video art in some galleries," "I realize we're not that far away from being artists ourselves." "Today, you have to be artistic and commercial." "That's the right approach." "We could launch a "movement" and we don't realize it." "Maybe." "I don't know..." " Fancy a glass?" " No thanks, I'm already tipsy." "I hope you'll stay the same old Yvan." " Meaning?" " Like you were before." "And Nono too." "Come to my place tomorrow." "It would be good." "Really." "I'd like to do your portrait." "My portrait?" "Why not?" "I propose one last toast to Yvan and Nono who have discovered the path to freedom." "I think I deserve a tiny glass." "Make the most of it." "How are you?" "As always before a live show." "A little edgy." " You know you always manage." " You think so?" "Stop being childish." "You're unbreakable." "Agitated at times but you can move mountains." "If you say so..." "What are you doing tomorrow?" "." "I'll hang around here." "I might even sleep here..." "Sleep at home if you want." "I'll go to a hotel." "It makes a change for me." "Yes, a change is good." "Keep it new, damn it." "Why am I so afraid of ageing with you?" "I don't know." "I don't know." "I'm going to do the Fluxer with Estelle." "If you're sure." "I'm not too keen." "We need money, remember, and besides, I'm unbreakable." "Our Music Gallery allows you and your friends to bask" "In a world of relaxation and culture." "Our Music Gallery" "Is ten classic paintings that conceal ten world-famous arias." "The ideal decoration for your walls." "Rigoletto, La Traviata," "The Marriage of Figaro and, for the Mona Lisa," "Die Fledermaus." "Yours for 149 euros." "Our Music Gallery" "Is a cultural and convivial item that will delight your eyes and your ears." "Culture with a capital C, at home with a capital H, for your pleasure with a huge P." "Is anything better than music, art and good food?" "Don't forget friends, Olivier." "You can have a romantic dinner to Rigoletto, but our Music Gallery comes into its own with friends." "And our friends have many friends so there are a lot of wonderful evenings coming up." "But our Music Gallery is even more interesting today." "Our Music Gallery usually costs 149 euros but if more than one thousand of you order it, it can be yours for... 120 euros, Olivier." "A 20% saving on an item you'll cherish, 100% "cultural''." "Will one thousand of our friends order the Music Gallery?" "France... 10, 9, 8, 7..." "Over to you!" "That's good." "Stay where you are, we'll follow through." "A bit more aggressive." "Keep smiling though." " Everything going okay?" " We'll soon find out." "France is doing the anti-stress thing with Estelle." " That's the name she's chosen?" " I don't know." "Find yourself a seat." "Go out or turn it off, this is live!" "837!" "3, 2, 1." "Over to you!" "We have a lot of friends out there but not quite enough..." "Are we up to a thousand?" "Not yet, it's a new item, it takes a little time but word of mouth will be good on this one." " Set up and let's go." " What lighting?" "Soft and elegant." "Later..." "Stand up straight." " How long now?" "." " One minute." "Break a leg, girls." "913, 914..." "Well?" "915." " You've got the shoes?" " Don't worry." "Are you ready?" "How are you going to work this with France?" " Should I go?" " No, it's okay." "Go and have a coffee." "That's every facet of our Real Woman suit whose main qualities are elegance, comfort and easy cleaning." "You forget one quality." "The Real Woman suit makes us unpredictable." "What?" "Men think they have a woman, just one, when in fact we're changeable." "We like being elegant in the suit but we can take it off to appear in a new light." "The ratings will rocket now!" "My friends at France Boutique will understand." "We like to change and leave our old selves to recover a little calm, merriment and, why not, love..." "Indeed..." "I agree." "You see, Olivier, the Real Woman doesn't hide us now, it reveals us." "Indeed..." "The strong points now." "It's a wrap!" "Thanks, girls, that was brilliant." "Eliette and Jasmine, get dressed now." "Go on." "You've got a nerve..." "You told me to follow my instincts..." "That's what I did." "Olivier, can we set up?" "You can make the most of our special offer right now." "Look!" "Okay." "Onto the next set." "It's different, it's good." "It's a bit too long." "You look so good, it's turned me on." "It'll do us both good..." "A quick one, here, now." "Come on, we have time." "You'll regret it, stupid." " Well?" " Actually..." "There's a slump for that white thing." "It's not an easy sell." "But that's a good sign." "In statistics, there's always a slight slump before a peak." "I'm not worried." "They won't peak with their anti-stress thing." "I mean, Nicole, we're all scared to death." "If it worked, we'd know." "Where's that jerk?" "She's invited a research scientist along." "I checked, he's specialized in magnetic waves." "A sort of scientific guarantee." "Hold on, Sofia, it changes nothing on the legal level." "Don't worry, the harm's already been done." "Eliette, over here." "With Ludmilla here, just in front of her." "Fabien, give me a tracking shot on the curtain." "No film for the Stress-Blocker?" "You're going it alone?" "It's okay." "Wait for Estelle's signal to open the curtain." "You told them?" "Yes, we're all set." "Camera 1 is ready." "Let's do number 3." "Mr. Berrier, the scientist." "I must tell you..." "I'm not used to TV." "We'll look after you." " Have a seat." " The pink armchair." "Don't worry, just go with the flow." "Thanks for joining us." "I'll introduce you and let you take it from there." "We'll do our thing first." " We start right away?" " Don't worry." " Just breathe normally." " I'll bring you in..." "Over to you!" "To round off the morning perfectly, we have an amazing item for you." "To explain its special aspects, I've invited Mr. Berrier." "Hello, Mr. Berrier, how are you?" "Mr. Berrier is a research scientist and he'll explain just how this works a little later." "I've also asked Estelle, whom you all know well, to help me." "Why Estelle?" "Because this will interest our female viewers in particular." "This item..." "This item is a Cellulite Seeker." "It's not in the script!" "A Cellulite Seeker, brilliant." "Yes, as a world premiere, our Cellulite Seeker will seek out and detect the least trace of cellulite in a very simple way." "I have to call Sofia." "Do it outside." "It's really very simple." "We'll show you right now." "Come with me." "Here we have Agnès who has agreed to test it." "Hello, Agnès." " Tell us how it works." " it's simple." "You take the Seeker and turn it on here, like a flashlight." "A blue light starts shining but if I hold the Seeker by my knee, the light turns red." "Here by my thigh too." "Incredible." "But if I hold it over my forehead, nothing happens." "You could say Agnès is on the chubby side and doesn't need our Seeker to locate the areas concerned." "But let's not forget that you can have hidden cellulite too." "Even someone slim like me, someone whom people think is slim, can fall victim too." "Can the camera zoom in here a little?" "Look..." "There's nothing here..." "There, you see, on the back of my thigh, below the buttock, where I thought I didn't have a spot of cellulite..." "Well, it's there..." "Thanks to the crackling sound..." "It crackles when it wants, not necessarily over cellulite." "Maybe it's the batteries." "Get in close on France now." "Well, Mr. Berrier, as a research scientist, can you explain why it crackles and why, of course, this Cellulite Seeker is able to detect so precisely the horrible cellulite we hate so much?" "It's quite simple." "As soon as it's turned on, the appliance emits magnetic waves." "Magnetic waves..." "The thing about magnetic waves is that in the presence of opposing poles, plus and minus, there's attraction." "But in the presence of identical poles, plus and plus, say, there's rejection." "So these magnetic waves allow the Cellulite Seeker to detect and seek out the cellulite thanks to magnetic waves." "The attraction or the rejection causes the colour." "Where's the fucking contract?" "Yours was posted yesterday and ours is at our lawyer's." "I can get you a copy, if you want so just calm down." "Let's recap on this morning's special offer." "Our Cellulite Seeker plus our Anti-Dimpling cream. 90 euros." " But if 3,000 of you call..." " We'll throw in a free jar!" "Could you take off your jacket?" "Mr. Berrier needs the anti-dimpling cream too, I think." "Thank you." "You see, ladies, men are concerned too." "We've already had 4,500 orders." "Brilliant." "Carry on." "I hope you've enjoyed our show." "We certainly have." "Congratulations, take care and see you tomorrow." "Roll the credits!" "Still rising." "Already 4,500!" "Don't play with the fire extinguishers!" "What if there's a fire now?" "." "How can you change the packaging and instructions so fast?" "A printer has already done the stickers for the boxes and Mr. Berrier's writing a new manual." " it's simple to use." " I'll be right back." "This'll be good!" "I'm going." "All this is boring." "So boring!" "How can you take it?" "Okay?" "Can you tell me what it is?" "I was so rushed I didn't see your recording." "It's a defrosting tile." "A pure, magical substance..." "A mysterious one that makes frozen food fresh." "Really?" "What's it made of?" "That's just it, we don't know." "The inventor won't give away his secret." "I tried contacting him, of course, but he lives on some island somewhere." "If ever we sell up, I'll visit him." "Yes..." "I'll come with you." "If you want me with you, on your trip." "You'd come with me?" "If I want you with me?" "The Dual Tensor is, of course, for two." "Two means together." "Speed isn't important." "The cutting power is." "You've knotted it." "To test the crease resistance." "Plus, it's a very hygienic hanger." "Subtitles:" "Ian Burley" "Subtitling Titra Film Paris"