Ma Vie en Rose

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MY LIFE IN PINK:

Take me dancing tonight

Cheek to cheek

Hugging in the dark

Yabba-dabba boing-boing!

What are the new people like?

If you ask me, they're flashy.

They throw a party

before they've unpacked.

I think they're nice.

I hope we get to dance.

Titi! We'll be late!

Let's dance!

You always make us get there early...

and we hang around getting bored!

I think you'll like the Fabres.

He's nice, easy to work with...

and he has a sense of humour, too.

Are they a big family?

Fantastic! They have four children.

Sorry, sorry.

Jerome! Where's your bow tie?

It's tight.

So is mine,

but we're going out.

Nothing's ready, darling.

Nothing!

So help me get ready.

I've seen you

do better with zippers.

Unzipping is a different ball game,

darling.

How is your new life?

It goes, "Heat up the pizzas...

put the aperitifs outside

and make the canapes."

Is that all?

It also makes me feel

very proud of my husband.

Hurry up.

Zoe? Ludo?

Where are they?

Jean! Don't scratch your b...

- Where are my red shoes?

- I have no idea.

- Can't you change your dress?

- No! I bought it specially.

Granny!

Hello!

Call me Elisabeth

like in the good old days.

Repeat after me:
E-li-sa-beth!

Take this, chum.

Hello... Granny.

It's great to have you back.

Great is the word.

Nice neighbourhood!

Mind you don't try the wrong door

when you're a little...

Of course, you never are.

You don't have to visit us.

Isn't that a bit too much?

WELCOME TO OUR HOME

What did I say? We're the first.

Oh, God, I can't wear these shoes.

They're all here at once.

How kind.

Strawberry tart. My favourite!

- Hi, Albert.

- Hi, how's life?

Lovely dress!

So is yours.

You look gorgeous.

Do we have to mind

our Ps and Qs?

Not here! So where's the party?

I'll give you my alarm system.

But he won't need it, will he, Albert?

Look at this.

I kept it for you.

You got us here.

To keep you on the job, pal!

Anytime you say.

You'll love it here.

It's a great neighbourhood.

Thanks to his alarms, I bet.

Hands off those chips!

Tom, Jean! Go away!

Speech! Speech!

Welcome to our home.

Look in anytime!

I'll keep it short.

Let me introduce my tribe.

The prettiest...

Takes after her mother!

My wife, Hanna.

My eldest son, Tom.

The brainy one.

The second, Jean.

The naughty one.

Where are the others?

Kids are like spaghetti.

You can't catch them all together!

Zoe, for instance. Zoe?

Ludovic!

My princess dress.

That's Ludovic... the joker!

It's his favourite joke.

What on earth?

Let the party begin!

You're 7, Ludo.

Too old to dress up as a girl...

even if you think it's funny.

- What's got into you?

- I wanted to be pretty.

Never again.

We need more stuff out there.

Do you do it often?

Only now and then.

It's natural.

Until the age of 7, we search for

our identity. I read it in Marie-Claire.

Not "pretty," handsome.

Go change and join the fun.

Take me dancing tonight

Cheek to cheek

Hugging in the dark

This song is beautiful.

I said I'd marry the first man

who asked me to dance to it.

It was Titi.

Your boss seems to like me.

What's the matter? Jealous?

All you care about is soccer

and your friends

Ah, you're dressed.

Your mom's still crazy.

She stays young, that's all.

She pretends to be young.

Sophie!

Hurry up!

Come on, kids!

Cheer up!

Only a week to go before the weekend!

You brought Pam and Ben.

She's Sophie, and he's Jerome.

Nice, Sophie. Very romantic.

Who's next?

So many electronic games!

How dull.

There are more personal things

to care about, you know?

It may be dull...

but his rag is dumber!

It's not a rag.

It's a "snug-rug" from America.

It's come a long way.

The "Woolworth's"

on America Street isn't far!

What about you, Ludovic?

He plays with dollies!

I see Pam and Ben are popular.

You want to be like Ben, right?

You and Sophie would make

a pretty couple.

Jerome?

What a nice truck!

That's pretty.

Be sure to give it back.

Who's next?

You lost something.

So did you.

Keep it.

My mom thinks she lost it.

- Play with me.

- No! I'm busy.

Look out, darling.

Get in.

I have big plans for us today.

Isn't he your dad's boss's son?

Are you pals?

We're going to get married

when I'm not a boy.

Not a boy?

Well, yes.

You have a lot to teach me.

I brought you a snack.

Out of the way, kids!

Granny, come quick!

It's starting!

Now, here's Pam,

the star of your favourite TV show.

Pam, will you marry me?

Oh, yes, Ben!

I read all the books

About romance and roses

I mark all the parts

Where the boyfriend proposes

I long to be happy

It's like a neurosis

We haven't seen each other much

in 5 years.

You've changed so much!

We'll make up for lost time, okay?

Did Grandpa give you that?

Yes. Actually, no.

He could have been your grandpa,

but alas, he was already married.

She's beautiful.

I wish I still were

as slim and smooth as her.

But in that dress, at my age...

I'd look ridiculous.

You wouldn't! You're beautiful.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

But we all have to face reality.

When I want to do things that would

make me look ridiculous, I have a trick.

Shall I tell you?

Watch. I shut my eyes...

You shut your eyes.

And the world is how I want it.

"And the world is how I want it."

I'm young, beautiful...

Your grandpa is rich...

very rich...

There!

My little men are all neat and trim.

- That's it.

- Thanks.

Dad, play with us.

Later. I have work to do.

Same old story.

You must!

Just this much, then.

Okay, I promise.

Ludo, have I ever broken a promise?

All right, now sit still.

Don't you want to be

like your brothers and father?

I like long hair...

and people who know

what they want.

What was it Granny told me?

You want to marry Jerome?

Like Pam and Ben.

You know, Ludo...

boys don't marry other boys.

I know that!

That's okay, then.

Poor Granny. It's sad to get old.

Having a dressmaker

as a neighbour is great!

It's great for me to have my hair done.

Shorter, please.

Go ahead. It's not for you.

Your hair's too flat.

Next time, I'll blow-dry it.

Albert hates it,

and I love my husband.

So do I, but even so.

They like a bit of lace,

even it they don't dare ask.

Pierre is Pierre,

and Albert is Albert.

Of course. No comparison.

That's the length, see?

My parents' room...

the toilet...

the bathroom.

Ours is across the hall.

This is my room.

What's in there?

It's out of bounds.

What is it?

My sister's room.

Where is she?

Gone away. Come on.

Come on, let's go.

Come on!

We walk down the aisle.

I look gorgeous.

Pick up the vicar.

Pick up the vicar!

Mrs. Pam, will you marry

Mr. Ben here present?

Yes.

Mr. Ben, will you marry

Mrs. Pam here present?

Now, kiss.

Mommy!

God! What happened? Lisette?

Look at the bike!

And the houses!

Don't you realize?

Jerome's sister is dead!

I didn't know.

He told me she went away.

That's no excuse!

You're seven years old.

What is it, Ludo?

One day, I'll marry Jerome!

What?

Mom was right! You lied.

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