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for the events committee.

I thought it would be fun

to start an orchestra.

Forget it! Factory workers

don't like classical music.

Other stuff is better:

techno, house,

heart-pounding beats.

You must know about raves?

My son's at Polytechnique

That's all he listens to.

You can't be serious?

Techno at SC Farb?

Why not?

What does management listen to?

Violence is a thriving market,

a way to let off steam,

a kind of necessary ritual.

Remember getting ragged

when we were students?

I'm going. I'm late already.

Mr. Jst would be mad

if he knew I was worried about him.

He's a very thoughtful man.

He has difficult moments

like everybody else,

personal problems.

Don't worry,

I'm here to help, not judge.

Everything you say

will remain between us.

Mr. Jst sometimes gets very sad.

A terrible loss

he's never gotten over.

The sadness can last for months.

It's very painful,

but it's only human, isn't it?

Of course.

Sadness frightens people.

People avoid you like the plague.

Got a cigarette?

You close your eyes like a friend

I haven't seen in years.

Really?

A pianist.

A melancholic woman.

But I'm not sad!

Mr. Jst isn't sad by nature.

Just now and then.

It's no big deal.

Mr. Tessier?

-Hello.

-Hello, come in.

-Hello, Mr. Tavera.

-Hello.

Please, come in.

All right.

We can talk for an hour

or longer if you wish.

I think an hour and a half

would be good.

All right.

Today's meeting has a dual purpose:

to get to know each other.

We'll focus less

on your work experience

and more on you as a person.

Your likings, aspirations,

and desires.

When we've finished,

if you've any questions

about our company,

feel free to ask them.

I certainly will.

How would you like me to begin?

It's very simple.

If you had some close friends here,

who'd studied with you,

how would they describe you?

That's a surprising question.

My mother would say I was studious.

She made me join

a class for gifted children.

My girlfriend would say it didn't

prepare me for the real world.

What do you mean by that?

I can't cook.

Touching food makes me nauseous.

Have you tried to overcome it for her?

What does she do?

We're not married.

We don't even live together.

For now, I'm concentrating

on my career.

Excuse me.

Yes?

It's me.

Hello, Mr. Jst.

Yes, I'm researching

the Farb Quartet.

I have a few questions to ask.

I won't take up much of your time.

Fine.

Thank you.

You were talking

about your career.

Can you tell me why you've applied

for a job with us?

What do you expect

from the company?

There are more opportunities

for career advancement here.

You want to move up quickly?

Yes.

To be honest,

if I accept the job at Total,

I'd have a good profile

after a few years.

But I think that people

move up the ladder quicker here.

What makes you think that?

I asked around and read the trades.

This company

is a hi-tech industry leader,

so people get promoted quickly.

So your research has convinced you

that this is your best bet.

Yes, that's exactly

how I'd describe it.

How can I help you?

Since the restructuring,

I feel the staff need to bond,

to get together, have parties,

something that could even

involve families.

So, I'm looking into forming one

or more company orchestras

inspired by the quartet you formed.

Meaning?

play an instrument.

Most play piano,

but there are violinists,

percussionists, and guitarists.

I'd like to contact them

and ask if they'd like

to give some concerts.

Maybe you have some suggestions

for the repertoire?

How is your name spelled?

K-E-S-S-L-E-R,

Kessler.

You arrived here

after the Quartet broke up.

Who told you about it?

The senior executives

and Mr. Paolini, your cellist.

I've heard a lot

about your seminars.

It seems you get our executives

doing group therapy stuff, right?

Yes, amongst other things.

The company

can't be an abstract entity.

Its economic health

depends on its staff's physical

and mental health.

My goal is simple:

to push our executives

to their limits

and use this motivation

within the production unit.

Our executives

have to become competitive again

so that we can return

to our '92 -'97 production levels.

It's hard for some of them.

I'll have a look.

I may have a recording

in my own archives.

Fine.

Aimless wandering

In search of what you'll never find

A tramway from beginning to end

Meaningless journeys

And the bitterness of not knowing

Where to go or what to lean on

All you see are people

Who come and go

Unconnected

Almost crippled

By misery

By misery

Sometimes life

Is like a fantasy

When you expect it least

It gives you what you wanted most

Even if it takes it away again

Afterwards

If what I'm saying is a lie

If it's not the truth

May God punish me

May He punish me if he wants to

People who believe

Their way is right

Are easily lead astray

In the vile comedy of love

What good is a soul to us?

You're better off

Going your own way

Than lying to those you meet

What good is a soul to us?

You're better off

Going your own way

Yes?

Good evening.

I like to know you're alive

Now?

Why not?

I don't pursue my desires

He who clings to a dream

Because of one kiss

Only sees the flip-side of life

What exactly is your job?

You work for a big company,

but what do you do?

Why do you ask?

You're on call 24/7.

No I'm not.

Look what time they call you!

Don't those guys ever sleep?

Which guys?

Your boss.

My boss shouldn't have my number.

You don't have to go then.

Well, no...

...but I guess I will.

If it gets nasty, call me.

Maybe you don't know that love

Despite its own laws

Bewilders people's hearts

I didn't know you smoked.

I never smoke at work.

So...?

You visited the archive room.

What did you think?

Fascinating.

In what way?

Archiving is fascinating by nature.

That's right.

Archive.

"Arkh".

It's from where all things begin

and men command.

Where power is exercised.

Lucy, my wife.

This is Mr. Kessler.

-Hello.

-Good evening.

Some champagne? Whisky?

I'd love some champagne.

We're currently investing

a lot of money

in computerizing our archives.

What do we do

with this mass of information?

Who is it meant for?

Our successors, without doubt.

To history!

When we had the Quartet,

I never thought someone

would end up investigating it.

What kind of investigation

are you doing?

I'm not investigating.

Please, sit down.

Where were you born, Mr. Kessler?

In Strasbourg.

Do you like Paris?

I've lived here a long time.

You like music.

You must be a musician?

Unfortunately not.

Your wife perhaps?

I'm single.

Music is a virus.

I caught it when I was six.

I was taught by Zoltan Nemeth,

the greatest violin teacher

in Berlin.

He got up at 5:
00 AM.

and did two hours of scales

before school.

At noon I studied for an hour,

and another hour and a half

before going to bed.

My mother kept things rolling.

The Quartet rehearsed

Tuesdays and Sundays.

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