A View of Love

Manouche, let's go!

I liked our old apartment better.

You little runt!

-I preferred it.

- Really?

No more pool then.

No, I like the pool.

You'll get used to it.

I'm scared l'll forget our old place.

Turn it up.

You've seen the cornice is crumbling?

I know.

Onlythe left wing is 19th century.

My brothers are keen to sell.

I'm not sure.

Not at all sure.

Yes, so you said.

They're penniless.

They were in the army.

I wish it was worth nothing,

then they wouldn't bother me.

Are you from Aix, Mr. Palestro?

Not by birth.

I moved here as a child.

If I sold up,

l'd feel l'm throwing it all away.

Not the house,

the past.

As if none of it had ever existed.

Why wait to sell up?

You want it to collapse?

I'll think it over.

Again?

They laugh at me in the office.

You call, I come running.

And still no contract.

Morning!

Morning, Marc.

You saw the old lady again?

Didn't she change her mind?

She's talking to the competition.

She's a smart cookie.

Can you call Filippi?

He's not happy.

Filippi's a crook.

He's a nice guy.

A nice crook.

Father-in-law.

There you are.

Take a look at that.

They've agreed to the share transfer.

What's the score?

Next up Wilander?

Or Noah.

Foryour signature, Mr. Prat.

Come with me later.

I can't. l've got a lot on.

We'll grab a bite at Le Gondolier.

The buyer arrives at 3.

Robert, really, I can't.

I get dizzy on the freeway.

Okay, but no cigars.

Hopefully,

I can sell this one fast.

Catch you up.

You're making all the sales.

She's interested.

This is her second visit.

You've settled in at Pennafort?

Is my daughter happy?

Sure. lt's big.

You'd better have more children.

Or buy a pool table.

You left stuff at Rue Vlane?

Where the hell is the damn woman?

Books and a few boxes l'll clear out.

Photos.

Here she comes.

Run!

Go get her, will you?

I'm flagging a bit.

What's she called?

Mrs. Mandonato.

Mrs. Mandonato.

Do you need more time?

No, l've seen everything.

Does the property go beyond the path?

Ask my father-in-law.

He's overseeing the sale.

Excuse me!

I believe we're driving you back?

I think so.

Does the property go beyond the path?

It's all part of the estate...

From beyond those blue cypress trees

level with the young vines there.

The owner needs to sell fast.

Lovely man, a bit bohemian.

lt's an attractive property.

Superb location,

wonderfully situated.

A buyer from the UK

is keen to see it again.

You're staying at Hotel...

Hotel de l'Abbaye.

And the company you mentioned is...

A property management firm.

-You represent them?

-Yes.

You supervise the renovation?

For a house like that, yes.

I'll need to see the surveyor's report.

We have it for you at the office.

- Already?

- There was no traffic.

Who'll make me a coffee?

How's business in Nice?

Dead. No buyers.

I showed a Saudi round.

He didn't open his wallet.

So, how's my little Patricia?

She looks ravishing.

Last year's heartbreaks

left you slimmer.

You don't want to work for me?

No, she doesn't.

Hi, Sergio.

That house in Fontvieille last year,

how much was it?

Do you remember?

That's right.

She's not haggling. lt's looking good.

- How much did you say?

- 800.

It's almost all too easy.

You took my advice for the adverts?

- Too expensive.

-You rogue!

and nothing in Italy.

Why bring me in as a partner?

Poker tonight?

No, we have plans.

Family...

Wise man...

l'd have cleaned you out.

You okay?

Gave it my all at tennis.

And elsewhere.

Your friends from Perugia called.

We gotta keep after them.

Why didn't you call me in Nice?

I tried. You'd left.

- Can we drop you at your hotel?

- No, l'll walk.

Which way is it?

Second right

and it's on your right.

Thanks.

Pool aerobics?

Manouche?

I can't get it right.

Not very sporty, are you?

Don't go out of your depth, my love.

What are you doing here?

I met a client for coffee.

And you?

Working the hotels this early?

See you.

Is Mrs. Mandonato here, please?

Yes.

I believe she's coming down.

Should I call her?

I'll Wait.

Marc,

stay away from the windows.

There was shooting outside last night.

I was afraid l'd missed you.

Recognize me?

Yes.

It didn't click right away.

It is you?

It's me.

I was sure I knew you,

but I couldn't place...

Marc Palestro. Oran, Algeria.

You recognized me.

Yes.

Why didn't you say?

Yesterday,

there were too many people.

And you didn't seem as if...

This is mad.

Suddenly, last night, I...

lt's her.

You're going to buythe house?

I think so.

Lt's a fine property.

You've worked there long?

Yes.

You were going to leave without...

Without calling me?

Your hair was longer then.

Less...

Cathy.

Ma'am, anything from the minibar?

No.

I have to go. l'm late.

You're taking a train?

Yes.

I'll drive you.

- l'll get a cab.

-I insist.

When did you

move back to France? '62?

- What month?

- June.

Come on...

Stop! We're not allowed. Come back.

Nobody on the terrace!

Get off there!

You kids! Get back downstairs!

When do you have to be home?

I have the time.

In my building,

lots of people have left.

Do you think we'll stay? Us?

Of course.

You're sure?

Yes, l'm sure.

-You have to pay inside.

- Right.

Li'S 200.

Well?

I missed it.

Where are you going?

There's only one train this afternoon.

l'll manage.

I have a meeting in Cassis.

l'll drive you.

- Cassis is along way.

- No, it's not.

What will I do during your meeting?

It won't take long.

Afterwards, l'll drive you to Marseille.

I was in love with you.

I never think about Algeria.

I don't know why.

At home,

there was no nostalgia.

Nobody mentioned it.

My parents worked hard, turned the page.

It catches up with you, see?

You're doing well, big deals.

I get by.

Bythe way, there are no other offers.

Don't be rushed into it.

It's done.

Who ran that candy store

in your building?

I don't remember.

Cigarette.

Mandonato.

Your husband's name?

I kept it.

He died a few years back.

A diving accident off Reunion Island.

L'm sorry.

We'd separated.

You're married?

Yes.

With an 11-year-old girl.

Check out the view...

You'll see better from the sea.

They're already building across the bay.

And the water supply?

There's a great little spring

on the property.

- lt's a tough sell.

- Don't saythat!

Planning permission was a real battle.

Is this your lady?

Like it? What do you think?

Lt's beautiful.

Let's go down.

With those heels, you'll never make it.

Give her a hand.

I can stay here.

Come on, don't leave me.

Good idea, bringing yourwife.

She's beautiful, fair...

If we make a deal, l'll show you

the truffles and the bantams.

Look at this! Magnificent!

It's sublime!

There you see...

The land starts

at those pine trees, see?

- Above the path.

-Yes, I see.

And stretches to the road,

over the hill.

Over the hill?

You see?

Sh*t, what's wrong now?

- What?

- lt's stalled.

Do you mind moving forward,

next to your...

Nothing to worry about.

No problem.

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