De surprise
- Year:
- 1984
- 68 min
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Jacob.
The time has come.
Are you satisfied?
Sad?
Perhaps happy?
Don't you feel anything, Jacob?
I do not know.
What a shame.
I wished!!
Perhaps you hope for the best
No, but I would like you to be good.
I love you.
I love you, Mom.
Mama?
For her, love was not an empty word
.
As the founder
foundation "van Zalen '...
She was an example of selfless love.
Thank you.
Bye.
Mr. van Alen,
moment?
Jakobi,
the donation on behalf of your mother...
was so generous that,
our foundation, we care abou you...
Was this a mistake?
We wish this had not happened
Your property going to bankrupt
bankrupt?
Yes, very likely.
Mr. van Zalen,
g. Weiss.
Do you have any problems?
Can I help?
Vermire, foundations
has problems.
A recent donation...
It's really very generous...
But I assure you it is well thought
.
Do not you, Mr. van Alen?
Jakobi,
it really is your desire?
Of course, this is my wish.
Now me, please, excuse me.
I wish everyone a good day.
Also, g. Van Alen.
It looks good.
SURPRISE / b
Good afternoon, sir.
Lord.
Good morning, Mr. Van Alen.
- Good day sir.
Good morning, Mr. Van Alen.
- Sir.
Pardon.
- Sir.
Good day, sir...
Good afternoon, sir.
- Sir.
Jacob!
Jacob!
Muller.
This morning's ceremony was
very beautiful and modest.
I think you liked
your mother.
I saw walking around with a backpack.
- Last inspection of the land.
The property is for sale. Vermer
will now publish the ad.
I saw that you are dressed to take my car.
The property is for sale?
- Everything has an end, Muller.
Won't you miss it
Your mother and you...
I'll miss you,
Jacob.
I understand.
Jacob!
Are you ok??
Thank you, Muller,
I feel better.
Elysium-professional guide to your final destination
/ b
Brussels / b
Good morning.
Good morning.
Good morning, sir.
Good morning.
I happened to be out on the coast this morning
And I think I saw one of your colleagues.
Would it be possible to have
an word with him?
What's it about
May I ask , sir?
I found something he may have lost.
- Mind if I have a look at it?
I see...
I'm sure my colleagues will appriciate your
trouble. I'll be happy to return this on your behalf.
Good day, sir.
anything else I can do
for you, sir?
No, I don't think so.
I'm sorry to have bothered you.
One moment, sir.
Sir,the manager would like to have
a word with you..
May I wish you both the most pleasant journey...
Or should I say:
a very good trip.
Thank you and goodbye.
Mr. Van Zalen
de Vit, right?
Allow me to appologize for the
confusion downstairs
Please do seat down.
May I offer you tea?
No, thank you.
Well, Mr. van Zalen
Clear.
I sense that you did not come here ..
purely for funeral arrangement, didn't you??
No.
So...
What ist it??
That brings you to us?
I'm not entirely sure.
I understand.
Mr. van Alen, If I were to tell you
we are a travel agency...
offering a once in a lifetime jouney.
A swift, safe and comfortable
passage to the ultimate of destinations.
will that be of interest to you?
I believe it would.
In fact I believe that's why you came here .
But it is crucial that you
confirm my intution
Are you ready to travel
?
Discretion is paramount.
But as long as we can make it look like
a natural or accidental passage...
We offer a great varity of options
Watch this elderly client, As he quitely
enjoys his favorite pasttime.
Doesn't he look at peace with himself
?
Precision explosion with minimal damage to the environment
Reliable and ever popular option.
But, please, don't hesitate to be more creative
If you want to combine your departure
with your favorite pastime...
We can comeup with a personalised
custome-made solutions.
Mr. van Alen?
Mr. van Alen!
I am pleased to tell you
we can accept you as our client.
But you must understand,
once you have signed the contract...
There is no turning back.
None, what so ever!!
I am so happy to hear you say that.
I am Very happy.
We understand.
As to your mode of transit..
Most of our clients prefer to quitely pass away
in the company of a loved one.
That is infact by far
our most popular option.
I would like to leave that up to you.
Wee, In that case, We do, infact offer an option
Which we must ourselves prefer to as the "Surprise,"
One could say
it's the most natural way to travel.
As in evevryday life,
client will not know the "when and the how"
Only, THat it Will happen,
Rather sooner or later.
Oh!! that,
We can gurantee..
Wonderful, I will take it.
Your religion, sir?
Protestant, Jewish?
Roman Catholic.
Top floor.
Please, take your time
Come down when you have made your choice.
Excuse me.
Don't you have something
greener?
Do you have something more
eco-friendly
I'm afraid not.
This posseses lead.
You must have something else.
You are an advisor?
I thought you
advisor.
I'm terribly sorry.
And you are?
A traveler
A traveler?
Are you serious?
Seriously.
I'm...
Also a passenger.
I thought so.
I should not get in the way.
Both should choose.
It's not that simple.
Can I ask you?
Have you decided to...
Or have left things to their natural way
You know when and where?
I could not decide immediately.
But of course, it's not my thing
. - Not. - Not.
No, no, I want to say...
I understand.
I could not decide.
And so I chose
offer a "surprise".
Same.
Van Zalen de Vit.
- En. En de Koning.
I'm sorry, Were you able to make a choice
?
Clients do not need to communicate.
It's in the contract.
No, not yet. Actually, I need your help
?
I will be glad to assist you, Miss,
And how about you, Sir?
Me? Yes,
Of course.
I think I'll take this.
"The Siberian supreme,"
Excellent choice.
If you just follow me then, sir,
'll be back for you, Miss,
I'm glad we met.
Wish you good and happy.
Thank you, too.
Good morning,
g. Van Alen.
Miller, I think it is around noon...
This is the staff,
Jacob.
Course.
As I wanted to say.
As for the sale of immovable property...
Better to send them to their homes.
Tell them to leave everything.
Pay them to the end of the year.
With Christmas bonus.
Thanks Miler.
Ms. Koning, too late.
We have already started.
I'm sorry.
I'll forgive you if you stay as a
replacement on Friday in the store.
On Friday?
I do not know if I'll be here.
Hello, ladies.
If the Apollo line
broken...
Life will be full of ups and downs
.
If you have long and deep as mine...
Will have a magnetic attraction to others.
Goodbye, sir.
Come!
I'm here!
Are you g. Van Zalen
de Vit? - I am that.
Here Ana Koning.
We met in the selection of coffin.
OfCourse, coffin.
Did you find eco-model?
Yes, I hope so.
From recycled wood and guaranteed
rot in the country for ten years.
What do you say.
I'm calling because it's been three days
and would like to know...
How you are.
So, If I am dead or not?
Yes, exactly.
Sorry.
Have a nice trip and good luck.
- Who was that?
Someone asks a travel agency.
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