Frantz Page #4

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Dear Magda, dear Hans,

I had a good trip and made it to Paris.

Everything is different from what Frantz had told us.

The war has also changed many things.

As planned, I'm staying at the same hotel

Frantz stayed at for his studies.

Tonight I'm going to the Opera,

looking for Adrien.

Before that, I'll go to the Louvre, to see the paintings

Frantz loved so much.

Good morning gentlemen.

Stay seated.

For all our children,

who they were slaughtered by France.

Arise children of the fatherland

The day of glory has arrived

Against us tyranny's

Bloody standard is raised

Bloody standard is raised

Listen to the sound in the fields

The howling of these fearsome soldiers

They are coming into our midst

To cut the throats of your sons and consorts

To arms, citizens

Form your battalions!

March

March

Let impure blood

Water our furrows

Good morning sir.

I am seeking a painting by Manet,

a young man with his head tilted back.

- Manet is at the end, on your right. - Thank you.

Excuse me. May l? Thank you.

I took care of him

for a week. Then he was moved to a different ward.

He was very sick?

Listen, there are those who get out, and there are the others.

So he killed himself?

I did not say that, Miss. But he was fragile.

He was an artist.

Listen, the best

is to check the patient registry.

Are you all right, miss?

Excuse me sir.

I am seeking the tomb of Mr. Rivoire.

Rivoire...

He died in August.

Oh yeah. At the end of the street, on your right.

Thank you.

- Good Morning. - Good Morning.

- Is this the home of Mrs. Rivoire? - Yes.

May I see her?

Come in, Miss.

Thank you.

My husband was wounded in Verdun.

Both legs amputated.

After that, he lost the will to live.

And he made sure to end his life.

But it is not Anatole you're looking for... It's Adrien, isn't it?

Yes.

I remember

meeting him him at the Opera, before the war.

He was a good looking man.

His mother was not in speaking terms with my husband.

Some inheritance matter.

Do you know where he might be?

You come from Germany, don't you?

Yes.

Who is Adrien to you?

We are friends.

Thank you.

- Excuse me sir. - Yes?

I'm looking for the Rivoire family house?

- The castle is this way, right outside the town. - Thank you.

Good Morning.

- You're the little Anna? - Yes.

Good morning, ma'am. - What a surprise!

My son has told me so much about you.

He will be delighted to see you.

Let me kiss you.

Felicie, help this young lady, please.

Adrien will not take long. He went on a horseback ride.

Follow me.

But... You understand me?

You speak French well? - Yes.

Ah, great!

Since his return, nothing has been easy.

But he's doing much better now.

He left Paris, his orchestra.

And he came to live here with me.

He helps me take care of the estate.

Ah!

Here he is.

Adrien. Look who's here.

My God, Anna!

You here?

In France?

How did you find us?

I was in Paris

for a visit and...

Your aunt gave me your address here.

I'm so happy.

Sit down.

What hotel are you staying at, Anna?

I do not know yet.

- There is a charming hotel in town, and... - No,

We have plenty of room here.

Oh yes of course.

We are having a dinner

with a few friends and there will be

a small concert. You will join us.

Thank you.

Tell me, Anna

How are they?

Who?

The Hoffmeisters.

Very good.

Really?

Yes...

Life goes on.

Why did you never answer my letter?

I was desperate. I was waiting for an answer.

I know.

I should have written before.

It was not easy.

Because the Hoffmeister?

No...

They have forgiven you.

I came to tell you in person.

And you, Anna?

I have too.

Thank you.

It is the most beautiful thing I wanted to hear.

Although I will never forgive myself.

Time, Adrien.

Only time will help you forget.

Do you still want to swim?

Would you join me this time?

Yes.

Did you learn to swim?

No.

I was waiting for you.

You know, Anna ...

On my return from Germany, I...

I wanted to die.

I did too.

Really?

I did not want to feel anymore,

or be unhappy,

but...

it was selfish.

Yes.

You also have to live for others.

Anna, let me introduce you to Fanny.

- Good morning, Anna. - Good Morning.

Nice to meet you.

Adrien told me very beautiful things about you.

You will hear her tonight, Anna.

Fanny has a wonderful voice.

Don't exaggerate.

But Fanny sings divinely.

Doesn't she, Adrien?

Yes, that's true.

Good. Your room is ready, Anna.

Felicie will accompany you. It is on the first floor.

Here's your room, miss.

Thank you.

Come in.

Excuse me... am I bothering you?

Not at all... I was unpacking.

I was wondering if you'd like to borrow clothes for dinner.

I suspect you did not plan on tonight's dinner.

We're about the same size.

It's perfect.

It looks great on you.

I'll help with the belt.

Yes.

Thank you.

Thank you, Anna...

for all you have done for Adrien.

I did nothing.

Yes. You have welcomed him,

listened to him,

when You could have rejected him.

His whole family thought Adrien had lost his mind.

I was the one who supported him when he decided to go to Germany.

He wanted to be forgiven,

take the place of the man he had killed.

But...

these things are impossible.

Loved ones can never be replaced, can they.

I do not know.

Your fianc's name was Frantz?

Yes.

My brother's name was Franois.

He was 20 years old and...

He died at the front, too.

Adrien told me that you played

the piano very well.

Yes, a little bit.

So you will accompany us tonight?

The bells rang all day, they did not stop an instant.

Even the deaf heard them.

It was maddening. We wondered if we could sleep.

And we didn't.

You should have stuffed cotton into your ears.

And you, Adrien, were you

in Paris on Armistice Day? - Yes... In the loony bin.

And you, Anna?

How was it in Germany?

How dare you ask that question?

Excuse me, I messed up.

But it is also interesting to know, right?

The bells also rang.

We feel relieved ...

and even there was

Who danced.

You see, Fanny,

It was not only in France

that people danced. - Yes ...

On corpses.

Would anyone like some cheese?

- With pleasure. - Ah ...

Armand, cheese, please.

Night of Stars

Beneath your veils

Beneath your breeze

And your perfumes

Sad lyre

Which is sighing

I dream

Of bygone loves.

I dream

Of bygone loves.

Serene melancholy

Comes to blooms in the depths of my heart

And I hear

The soul of my beloved

Quiver in the dreaming wood.

Sorry.

I can't do it.

Forgive her,

She had a long journey and she's very tired.

Thank you.

What exactly did she come to France for?

To steal Adrien, I suppose.

Anna, what are you doing?

I'm sorry, I should never have come.

Why do you say that?

I don't belong here.

I understand you, I couldn't play for the Hoffmeisters, do you remember?

Did you think of Frantz?

Is that it?

No.

No, I was not thinking of Frantz.

I was thinking of you, Adrien.

Me?

So you have not understood anything.

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