RICKWAERT SON OF A BITCH DIE IN HELL
Train station, 7:00 p.m, perfect. What do we distribute?
This worked out well, right? We didn't print enough.
We'll have to reduce the pages of the support committee.
Yes. It's the least we can do.
Hello.
We're having a meeting. That's why I'm here.
"Elections organizational meeting,
open to all activists," as written in the email.
I thought, I've got time, so I could help.
I've got two arms and legs, I can help prepare and distribute flyers.
I have to get going.
I'm gonna take care of the train station in five minutes.
Good idea. I used to do it a little bit later,
people don't notice us as much during rush hour.
Yeah, sure.
We have a lot of things to do.
There. All right I see.
Sonia, how is Sunday's Mother's day operation coming along?
At 6:00 a.m., we're getting fresh roses from the wholesaler.
We're covering three markets, we have three teams of fifteen each.
What about the leaflets? Should we distribute less?
Yeah.
Do I reduce the four pages from the support committee?
Not just yet.
All right, Philippe. What are you doing here?
What am I doing here?
This is my place.
Where did you get the money to buy this property?
By selling my committee room. Who paid for it? Me, of course.
That's how I used my zero interest deputy's loan.
I bought this place, so we would not sink into debt.
I did not buy a flat for myself.
Thanks to my expense allowance.
I bought the furniture and everything else.
By the way, you kept everything.
I paid for the chair on which you are sitting.
When I was mayor during eight years,
you were paid with the assistant's allowance.
I remember well When I offered you to join the team,
you said, "Now I don't have the skills, Philippe."
You see, everything turned out OK in the end.
And now, six years later, you're a confident community adviser.
Beautiful work.
Of course, you enjoyed the benefits too.
It keeps going. Amélie was successful and Pascal will be as well.
Why does this success continue" I'll tell. you why.
Because I went to the police.
Because I sacrificed myself.
Do you know what it's like to face your daughter in the visitor's room?
Maybe you think this is a new story Well, you're wrong.
- I think it's the same story.
And I'll tell you, it's mine. I lost everything.
I accepted to lose everything.
I knew what I was doing when I went to the cops.
It's a sacrifice I don't regret.
But losing the right to sit In My own committee's room,
my political party, my section, my city.
Losing the right to sit down with my comrades and my friends.
You can't take that away from me.
See! It wasn't that long. Are you joking?
Give me that. There
You all right? I'm hungry.
You're always hungry.
Enough with that. I don't like his face.
You're stupid.
Well, I don't like his face.
I miss you. Kiss. Yes, me too.
Salomé... How's London?
It's fine. She's staying with her cousin in a small flat.
I'm going to see her next week. So, look.
Look at that!
Slightly different from Haute-Saone
You're settling here? What do I have in Paris? Amélie?
She's a big girl now. I don't want to bother her.
She's been negotiating with Thorigny behind your back.
She's gonna destroy the left party.
You made her president, and this is how she behaves?
I don't have any regrets. I did what I had to do.
My political party got elected, you'll be a government deputy and
Vero is at the Élysée.
Not too bad, don't you think? We can't let her get away with that.
Your voice matters, Philippe.
I'm a simple activist, now.
I attend meetings, distribute flyers, this is a new chapter for me.
Yeah.
A. Dorendeu paying her respects to H. Auclert.
You don't want any sound? We can see better without.
I got used to it in jail
This quietness is enjoyable!
Where is she? Père-Lachaise.
Before the "Unknown soldier", she visits Hubertine Auclert's grave.
It is important to her. Cool.
Hubertine Auclert was the first woman to vote.
She protested against taxes,
She refused to pay taxes to a country that did not let her vote.
So, should we work a bit?
We didn't drive six hours just to watch TV.
I can't wait to see your face on a poster.
It's not really...
Show me.
The slogan is a bit simplistic, I know it's not...
No, it's good. Really good.
Mr Kalhenberg.
How's it going, Daniel? All good, thanks.
I'll nominate Stéphane Thorigny as head of an important team in Bercy
to manage the economy, finances, industry and labour
All right
We only won 53% of presidential election votes.
Don't you think we need a change to win against the National Front?
Will shifting policies to the centre help change things?
I'm not talking about getting rid of one individual here.
Thorigny and I have agreed to a socialist-centre framework and
to supporting common candidates.
You agreed?
Yes, we have 10 initiatives, all in line with socialist thinking.
I want to change our country transform it completely.
How many districts have you promised him?
Forty. Forty?
Real change comes at a price.
I want to stop playing games and make real changes
Some changes will shock the left, and others, the right.
Whatever happens, I'll do everything in my power
to stop the NF from transforming this place into a Death Star.
This time, we change or we die.
Honestly, Daniel, is Thorigny more on the right than our dear Mirmont?
The only difference is in the label, deep down, aren't they the same?
Our policies are closer to the centre than to Chavez-style left politics.
Listen, I'm not here to start an ideological debate with you.
But the elections are one month away, it's gonna be very difficult.
He NF is in a good position... So we need to step up our game.
We need to come in second to avoid losing any candidates,
hence the agreement with Thorigny.
What if we lose votes In the first round?
Vidal got 15%, Thorigny 12%, it seems like a switch in alliances.
We could be punished by people from the left and lose the election.
Vidal is going to be happy.
This is why we need Dupraz and campaign and government support
from the left. The perception of the agreement will depend on them
If everything goes well, they'll defend it.
The Socialist party isn't shifting to the right,
the centre is shifting to the left.
-So, Dupraz will get Matignon. -Absolutely.
A blended government, With a leader from the left
working with the leader from the centre, as second in power
This will inject youth, innovation, audacity
and new ideas for improvements In government.
We can establish a solid parliament majority.
Two women leading the executive is a big "too much".
Do we question it when it is two men?
Mirmont is going to have a fit.
If you offer Matignon to Dupraz,
you'll have to buy out Mirmont, it'll cost you.
Foreign Affairs?
He wants to be president of the Assembly,
from there he'll prepare for a role in congress
and push me out, then you'll have an issue with me.
But you love me!
But I won't be duped.
Everybody gets something out of this but me.
Within two years I'll have achieved results in congress,
reforms will already be underway.
You will be recognised as the one to have enabled changes in our party.
Why remain first secretary?
If you accept to lead the European campaign,
you'll be eligible to become a presidential candidate
for the European Parliament.
The spending limit is 38,425 euros.
No.
You can add 15 cents per resident.
How many people live in your district?
We have 119625 residents.
Multiply that by 0.15...
That represents 17,943.75 euros.
So, your spending limit is...
Your budget is 56,368.75 euros...
But the state only reimburses half of 38,000 euros..
So you need to look for donations.
There's no campaign without money, especially in your case.
You're a newbie, the; don't know you. You've got to advertise.
Who's responsible for your advertising?
I write my own material,
The party's communications agency takes care of the rest.
They do concepts, printing... How much do you have to pay?
It's 8000 euros for the design. 8000 Euros? Thieves!
Why don't you hire PR Conseil? They're good and cost half the price.
Sure, I'm in. What's PR Conseil? Philippe Rickwaert Conseil.
We provide communications strategy,
public sector consulting
And project management services.
You're insane. We've got a deal.
Don't get so upset. I'm not.
I'd say you're a little upset
I'm leader of the left party. Amélie wants to lead with the centre.
Of course, I'm upset.
Daniel, if she does that, it's the end of our party.
Stay out of this or you'll risk losing everything too.
Is that a "No?" Never.
Whatever the implications on staff? What do you mean?
Our president likes to keep a balance in her government staff.
Up to what level?
Matignon.
Dupraz in Matignon, you must be kidding me!
Please, don't be upset.
How could I not be upset?
You kind of won.
You've been saying we need to switch alliances for 10 sessions now.
So what?
I don't care about moral victories.
I'm not Rocard.
- All right, give me your list of conditions.
I want to be president of the Assembly.
It's a possibility.
I want two representatives In the Assembly,
the role of president of the Socialist party
and four ministers of my choosing.
Doesn't this sound like highway robbery to you?
Sure, a small one.
The real robbery will be when I steal the party away from you in congress.
Bad idea to become Amélie's puppet, she doesn't respect our rules.
She's an idealist.
Good evening Michel Vidal. Good evening, Ms Lapix.
Good evening, Mr Vidal. Good evening.
Please, sit down.
Not too disappointed?
Angry. This is off to a good start!
Let me explain. Mr Cohen, you're a Democrat.
Let's say that I am loyal to some values.
Exactly. You are loyal.
Do you think that an alliance with Thorigny, representing the right,
is a sign of loyalty to the left?
Amélie Dorendeu is joining Stéphane Thorigny, is that true?
It would not surprise me, we've seen this in Spain and Germany.
This European left party is Amélie Dorendeu's matrix.
But all left-leaning Socialists would be against it
especially Aurore Dupraz.
Do you know anything about the science of balancing power?
Solférinologie?
It's complicated, but I have some skills in this area.
If there's alliance with Thorigny. You think Aurore Dupraz will leave?
No, she ll stay,
because If she leaves, that means there's been a reversal in alliances
and that the Socialists have become a liberal party.
I've been saying this for years.
So Dupraz will be given a role as the head of a huge ministry...
Internal affairs, Bercy? As the left party is well-served,
the right will want guarantees at every level.
Exactly. So, the balance in power will shift more to the right.
I'd like to say a word to loyal and honest Socialist militants.
You have 14 missed calls, 15 texts and eight voicemail messages.
My friends, during elections, don't let them get away with it
take back your power and put your foot down.
You have to sound the alarm,
so that members from the left can come together as a unified voice
and build a future, an alternative, for this country.
Fucking Rickwaert, he's got the easy job.
Sorry, Sylvie.
All the details are here.
"Do you know what it's like to face your daughter in the visitor's room?"
There was a snitch at the meeting. There's been a set-up.
Bernard? Or Vivianne? We don't care who it is.
He just wants to undermine you.
He wants the right to win to improve his chances in the next election.
If you win, you're set for 15 years and he knows it.
We have to respond.
If I win, I'm in the job for fifteen years.
Do you really want to say that openly?
Brilliant idea! No, we're smarter than that.
We'll say you respect what Philippe did for this city
and his courage in facing the truth about OHL and Joël.
And I go all in again?
That will just pull me into his game and put him in the spotlight again.
No, we won't do anything. We won't comment on anything.
I wasn't even at this meeting.
Let's focus on canvassing door to door, train stations...
Back to work!
Thank you.
What's the matter?
There's something I don't get.
Thorigny asked people to vote for you, that explains your alliance.
But Vidal supported you as well.
I would have loved to leverage that side as well,
but Vidal would have refused.
Not necessarily, it would have depended
on the nature of... If he'd said yes,
it would only have been to make sure Thorigny refused.
Did you watch C à Vous, last night?
I just saw the highlights, this morning.
We have a different perspective on the situation.
Overall, there's nothing scandalous about the agreement with the right,
but we need to push more of the left's agenda
by decreasing hours of work...
Do you know where you are?
I thought I was addressing my future prime minister
not some naive dreamer trying to negotiate backroom deals
for jobs in government.
Stop beating around the bush. Tell me, why are you refusing?
Whatever happens, in five weeks, you stay here.
If we lose, I'll lose everything, I'll be a laughing stock.
It's the prime minister's job to run this campaign,
do it, and make us win. I'm not only risking the election.
so do it, and make us win. I'm not only risking the election.
I'm risking my political identity.
Which identity? I'm not sure I quite understand.
Are you part of the left who accepts to lead or not?
Are you one of those who preaches morality and never does anything?
I didn't follow Vidal because I want the left to lead.
So, you're turning down a job in Matignon? That doesn't make sense.
When I became first secretary,
I read everything I could, Jaures, Mendes, Blum...
You know I'm a good student.
I recall a sentence from Blum, at the 1946 congress,
I think that generally, the party is afraid.
Afraid of communists, of communist gossip and controversy,
its smear campaigns. All these things sneak up on you,
and before you know it, they break you.
When watching C à Vous last night,
you were spooked by the gossip. -Far from it.
You're missing a chance in a lifetime to serve your country.
Don't talk to me like a little girl.
You shouldn't get angry.
It suggests you're not fully comfortable with your decision.
I never prevented anyone from leaving.
Thanks, Aurore.
Can I have an explanation?
We put an end to the embargo. Go talk to the media.
No, Philippe, it's not the right time.
It's part of my offensive strategy, we can't back out now.
-What do you mean? -Rickwaert,
The republic's martyr. Who will say that?
Not you, I'm hoping. My brother, Bruno.
You want to know everything about Baron Noir? Let me tell you.
Laugier? To Philippe he was...
Our father spent all his money on motorbikes.
We even had a Kawasaki 750 motorbike sitting on-our living room table.
Really? And Joël?
I thought he was a serial killer who thanks to you, did not kill everyone.
Joël was a fantastic child. Why did he confess to the police?
How did the policemen treat him? We'll never know.
Joël was a worker and a diligent militant never speaks.
He got the idea of suicide the day he talked to the police.
Madam President.
Two minutes, please.
Despite Dupraz's refusal, I considered keeping the agreement,
But that could bring down the Socialist party.
Good riddance!
Think about the implications, cities with thousands of residents,
four district council presidents, one departmental president,
a dozen federal members, you can't just brush that off.
Leave it to the voters.
Voters may approve of an alliance between Dupraz and Vidal.
Many people would leave the organization.
It would shake the party at its core.
The agreement required everyone's collaboration.
I can't broaden our electoral scope If it tears the party apart.
-These things give me a headache. -Come on.
-We knew our agreement depended on... -Rickwaert.
Sorry?
Are you back together?
Not at all. Sorry.
After all, it's none of my business. I'm just rather disappointed.
Your strategy is different from Bruno's, you have to deliver facts,
no bullshit. Like what?
We have to leak information from OHL's financial report
about the 200,000. It was an error, requested by Laugier,
it had nothing to do with my personal enrichment.
You didn't steal from OHL, but you could've stolen from elsewhere.
That's why I want to publish all my bank statements on the Internet.
I'm aiming for total transparency, just like WikiLeaks.
People will enjoy it.
There's one thing French people don't forgive and rightfully so,
they can never accept anyone stealing their hard-earned money.
I may have lied, but I did not steal anything.
I want everyone to know.
You want to be elected again.
What good can I do if I'm not elected?
I thought you were going to advise the Élysée.
That was before our president decided to ignore 100 years of history
If you're serious about running as a candidate for election,
it's gonna be hell with judges.
Who said anything about that?
I want to be elected, I didn't say I wanted to go back to the Assembly.
The European parliament elections are two years away, it's perfect!
-Okay? -Yeah, that's better.
Have you checked my judicial review?
London? Impossible, they're not part of the EU any more.
Are they forbidding me to see my daughter?
Philippe, make her come here, we're not far.
Fucking Brexit.
So that's who you've chosen?
Chistera, as your prime minister,
the miraculous, the unsinkable, the revenant.
He embodies the heart of this political party.
He brings lots of experience, we need that
and he's non-sectarian.
Why not Guy Mollet?
Mr Chistera.
Alain, sorry to keep you waiting. It's fine, should I come back later?
Only 53% against the National Front, can you believe that?
And everyone's busy navel-gazing.
Dupraz's cowardice, Mirmont's voracity...
Some habits in politics are hard to break.
The media have destroyed our alliance with Thorigny
but things have to change.
Are you planning to work around them?
Mirmont wants to be president of the Assembly, let him.
That way, I won't have to see him at all our ministry meetings.
Dupraz will be more useful to us inside.
She refused Matignon, but she'll work with anyone who's against Thorigny.
So?
I want to change the system.
They didn't want Thorigny?
I'll ask our party to find 50 electoral candidates
who are not affiliated with the Socialist party,
I want private citizens.
Kalhenberg is already working on it.
Fifty members of parliament, all private citizens?
That's enormous. Voters will appreciate it.
They will see we are ready to change the system.
But these fifty nominations
Will take seats away from other party members.
I suppose you'll start by targeting friends of Dupraz and Mirmont?
They weren't interested in shifting to the centre,
but they can't turn their back on constituents,
People would never forgive them. Here is a possible first list.
It covers a broad range, from a young billionaire
who came back from the US to serve his country,
to an association's director living in the suburbs
I know this one. He operated on my grandson last year,
Mongenét from Greenpeace, good idea.
Do you want me to help Kalhenberg with this?
No. I'd like you to accept, as per the 21st article
of the Constitution, dating back to October 4th, 1958,
to lead the governmental plan, take over our national defence
and ensure the application of our laws,
and subject to the provisions of article 13,
to exercise parliamentary power
and to appoint civil and military posts.
It is with honour, pride and dedication that I accept
to be your prime minister, Madam President.
Hello.
Let me introduce you to Jeanne Bourgeau,
who will be my security adviser
Pleasure to meet you. Nicolas Butour, Director, Internal Affairs Services.
Can I see the video sent by Turkish services?
Here's the important part.
It begins here.
Tell me what you wanna know.
Fares gives a list of 14 names, 11 French citizens,
four women, two children, only three were tagged as security threats.
Four jihadi cells, coordinated from the Syrian-lraki zone
were planning a coordinated attack , this summer,
during peak vacation time.
In France.
Fares mentions 17 tunnels In France.
Each operation involved the destruction of nearby hospitals.
How?
We considered three possibilities, a kamikaze car,
armed men or a chemical attack. What do we do until then?
We verify. we investigate, we check, we remain discrete.
All 14? It's our job, Madam President.
How many do you have conducting surveillance of these people?
Approximately 60, madam.
How many are needed to monitor one person 24/7?
At minimum, three teams of 10, a total of 30 agents.
How do you do that logistically?
Agents are in vehicles, one in a car,
two In a separate car, two in a fake taxi,
we have a technical van with three people monitoring
and two other agents on motorbikes. So you need, 14 multiplied by three,
by ten. That's 420.
Yes, 420 men minimum.
Do you have 420 men available?
We'll need to cut down on other monitoring operations.
It's a matter of choice and priority.
Start the operation.
I want to be informed daily,
weekly updates are insufficient. Thanks.
Let's go this way. We'll visit the harbour later.
We might run into Carthaud if... Can't I enjoy my city?
Of course.
My aunt saw you at the Carrefour market in Malo.
I heard through the grapevine. The grapevine?
Hello.
Your aunt saw me. She told you but someone else overheard her.
Yeah, when she told me, she was with Marc from the kiosk.
Exactly. How are you, my dear? Hello, Mr Mayor.
This is how the word gets out, I bump into friends,
people see me, take selfies and talk about it.
"Rickwaert was here, he looked good despite what he's been through."
You see, I'm night in the middle, I'm amongst the people.
Hello sir, vote for me, this is a new chapter.
Hello, vote for Pascal Carthaud, we're counting on your support.
We can count on your vote, Sunday, right?
Hello, can we count on your vote, for Carthaud, Sunday?
Of course, it's a pleasure! Hello, sir, how are you?
I can't believe this. We know who the traitor is now.
Don't say that! Hey, Pascal! Hello!
Hello, how are you? Hi! You're looking well!
It's nice to be outside, isn't it?
Hello, madam, with pleasure.
Right, Pascal?
Go ahead.
You gained weight, am I right? He did gain weight.
Come on, smile, Pascal. We're happy to be here.
You're smiling, that's great. Thank you.
Are you feeling cold? Put on a jumper.
Come here.
Good morning.
I'm hungry.
I'll take care of it.
EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT RICKWAERT
Hello, I'd like two breakfasts for room 218, thanks.
BARON NOIR, PURE AS SNOW?
-So? -Well, have a look.
-He published his bank statements? -Yes...
His sofa was rather cheap. I'd like to know where he bought it.
Silly.
What does it say exactly?
Well...
The cavalry's coming. What does Amélie think about this?
I don't know.
I haven't heard from her, not a word, nothing.
And I've not had one call from Philippe since the election.
And you?
What do you think?
Philippe is everywhere but not saying much.
He is doing a great job not to upset any judges.
How about politically? What do you mean?
He's out of politics.
Even if the judge rules In his favour?
This is why he wants everyone to know he's not had any financial gains.
You have to agree that creates an opening for a comeback.
Yes. But when?
In five years? In ten years?
We've already seen that before.
The only possible strategy to this, Is Hollywood chewing-gum,
Stretch out procedures as long as possible, like chewing gum.
I understood.
I could be dreadfully jealous, seeing you like that.
Stop it.
-I could. Dreadfully. -Really?
It's the picture from yesterday. It's on Facebook and Twitter.
I'm gonna call our guys.
A NEW STORY
Pascal. What about the dispatch meeting?
Are you sure you.can't come the following weekend?
I have drama class on Saturdays.
Sunday then? Thousands of people go and come back the same day.
-I'll try. -Super.
Just tell me what you wanna do, rides, candies, trampoline...
I'll call you back to confirm.
A big kiss to you.
Are you sure you don't want coffee? I made myself a second cup.
I shouldn't, it's not good, especially not for smokers.
I'm trying to quit.
So, how are you doing?
It's going well, isn't it? I've heard good things.
Are you responsible for the posters?
I'm completely broke. If you think I have money to waste on that...
It's obviously coming from the right.
We would have done the same.
You want to come back, right? So, let's talk about it.
We can talk about anything you like but I don't want to come back.
Really? And all these articles?
You can't blame me for working on my defence!
I've got an upcoming trial.
I can give you some time, but not every day.
You're always out where people can see you.
That has nothing to do with your case.
Well, excuse me for living!
I'm allowed to go out. What can I say? People know me.
I was a mayor for 14 years. You can't do that.
You're messing up things.
People are not stupid, they can filter information.
Enough with your bullshit. You're trying to break me.
You know that if I win, you'll never be able come back.
There you go.
I was waiting to have a man to man discussion.
You're a small little man, Carthaud, you're nothing.
You wanted to dance on"my grave after I left
but you can't even do that properly.
You're like someone from the Champion's league.
A new story? You're an idiot.
I'm having fun torturing you,
and I still have four weeks of laughter ahead of me.
Believe me, it's only the beginning.
I'm gonna tear you apart slowly.
Okay, enough. What do you want? What do you want to stop?
Do you want money"? Testimonies for your trial? Tell me.
I want to be eligible for the European election in 18 months.
The Federation makes those decisions.
-I'm not sure I can. -Of course you can, from your quota.
You can fire that bitch, Sylvie, and assign her role to me.
I don't care if she's your mistress.
I don't give a shit about your sex life. I'm into politics.
And you stay home until then.
Yes, I've got loads of food. In case of a nuclear attack, I can survive.
So?
I agree.
We're allies, now.
Should we drink to that?
No one is questioning your knowledge
of state business.
But you remain linked to Laugier, you were his general secretary.
I thought you were planning to join the Caisse Des Depots.
Too big of a salary,
I'd be terrified to think people only like me for my money.
I can't bring myself to sign the contract.
That's what you wanted. Not if you stay here.
You can't take on a job that's lower in grade than secretary general
and that position is already being held for Lecléach.
A role as special adviser would be perfect for me.
I'm sorry.
I'd like to create an anti-terrorist cell
comprising a handful of experts,
a boss, an operating director.
I'm hesitating between Dampierre and Aubriac.
You need Jacques Lambray.
Laugier also wanted his own terrorism expert.
We spent months looking for him, there's only one, Lambray.
So, you hired him.
Lambray spent half his career as a police officer,
the other half, as a spy.
It's a lot for a man. Laugier mistrusted him and was wrong.
Thanks, Martin.
Laugier was wrong about something much worse. Rickwaert.
It's a bad idea to exclude a man like him.
You need to keep him close, to protect and comfort him.
He has to be reassured, it's the only way to neutralise him.
Dear friends, you're here because you are the best from our party.
You understand our challenge, we have 50 districts
to be assigned to private citizens and this has to be done
by tomorrow in order to meet the applications' deadline.
Yes, Pierre?
Pierre Farand, about this first signature, Laurent Mirmont...
Pierre, everyone knows who the poet is...
I feel better saying it. Then go ahead.
Is there any flexibility in our target number, 50?
Can we get away with 48 or 49?
It's usually best to shoot high,
else we may not meet our target.
In terms of requirements...
Let's be clear, exactly what do you mean, Karim, by "requirements?"
I'm referring to parity, diversity, internal balance, renewal.
We all agree.
We've got one obvious question.
Why fifty?
Why not thirty?
Why not twenty?
All right, should we start again?
Philippe, they froze my district!
What? What are you talking about?
At first, they wanted a private citizen to take it over
but Kalhenberg diverted him to Calvados.
And then, the poet from Mirmont spoke up...
Is there a group of poets over there?
Amélie wants 50 private citizens as candidates.
Suddenly, everything's imploding and I'm getting clobbered.
As long as Kalhenberg supports you, Amélie will too.
Don't worry, change is natural, everything will be fine.
No, there are strange things going on here.
Dupraz and Mirmont have an agreement to get rid of Kalhenberg and Amélie.
They want the citizen candidates to fall under Amélie's districts?
I don't know, they're everywhere.
Dunkirk, did you hear anything? Dunkirk? What?
Is Bouleau on the inside? Yes, he's a poet for Barthelemy.
Ask him for hourly updates, then call me.
Okay. Can you do anything for my district?
Call me when you have news.
Hello?
Philippe. I know you're being screwed.
Onassian wanted us on the Crozet district.
Onassian... Okay, he lives in Paris, but he grew up in Grenoble.
Oh, it's nice Grenoble.
So we have two districts for Kalhenberg.
There we go! Back to sender!
Look, just look, we're being played
Make Valier go to Seine-Maritime.
I don't care if he's not from Normandy. .
Haute-Garonne? Dupraz and Mirmont won't agree to that.
They have an agreement on everything. We're being screwed!
No one, no one...
They're going to calm down. These assholes. Fuck!
Calm down.
I'll try again.
If you can do that, it'd be perfect.
Hello, Jean-Marc.
Thanks.
-Hello? -I'm right behind you.
This is very simple. You tell Amélie the truth.
The poet's Club implodes. There's too much pressure with 50 districts.
Mirmont and Dupraz decided to fuck you over.
It's civil war and it's not going to end well.
I've already discussed this with her,
she won't budge, she only wants solutions.
Sometimes, I miss Laugier!
That's your solution, cut down on districts and be more aggressive.
Cut it down to 28. What?
How is that being aggressive?
What if you take a political stance and remove anyone who's been sitting
for three mandates in a row.
We replace-old political dinosaurs with fresh thinking, new blood
and we stick to 28 private citizens. -Interesting.
And who are our longest standing politicians?
One, Mirmont, two, Chambole, three, Massini.
The bastards you've dreamt of fucking over for the last 20 years.
Dupraz has nothing. -Exactly.
So you get her and keep her deputies.
You'll face some resistance, but you can manage through it.
It sounds good. Really good. But you, why are you here? For Cyril?
Cyril's important to me, but I also have a new best friend.
You made a deal? You stop ruining his campaign and he helps you?
I want to be an the European list. That was our previous deal.
Previous to what?
Before this conversation between you and I.
If I can save Carthaud's career, why not consider greater challenges?
He can join the Europeans and I'll become a deputy.
Deputy? In a month? Come on, Philippe.
I'm not asking for the Socialist party's approval,
I'm running my campaign as an independent.
He'll join me when the time is right,
it's all clean, untraceable.
You just got out of jail there's no way you could win an election.
In 2015, Joe Morissey was elected in Virginia after eight months in jail.
Americans are always a step ahead. Amélie would block you.
Amélie owes me a lot, she'll make an effort.
So, for Carthaud...
I can try and sort something out, but forget about Cyril,
especially if I focus on saving Carthaud.
All right.
I'll take care of it.
All right, my friend, it's better if you explain it to him.
What's his first name? Pascal.
Hey, Pascal! How are you doing?
I'm a little worried,I must say.
How do you feel about becoming a European deputy?
Well. it's Philippe who... No.
Things change, my friend, listen to me.
If we consider the European parliament...
Good evening.
How are you?
I'm glad you're here.
Wait until you know what I want.
For Cyril, it's sorted, tomorrow, he'll get a seat in Val-de-Marne.
Would you like a drink? I'd love one.
Daniel told me about your discussion.
Thank you for your advice, things seem under control now.
Dupraz is following our instructions,
we'll have 28 private citizen candidates
to replace politicians enjoying their fourth mandate.
This criteria is clear, coherent and efficient. Sit down.
Be careful.
They will fight. Chambole and others will not take this lightly.
We will monitor that.
You know Amélie, since you called me to meet, I've been thinking a lot.
Why does the president want to see me?
I have four hypotheses. Four?
Yes, four.
First, you feel lonely Since your plan with Thorigny failed.
Okay.
Second, you don't want to see me elected, as I just got out of jail.
That's a long shot. Third hypothesis,
in order to face Dupraz and the Socialists,
you need a master in the art of fucking others. Me.
You can tell me when I'm right. Fourth hypothesis?
Karamazov's hypothesis, the brothers.
Did you re-read it in jail?
I've read it yes, as I never had the courage to read 950 pages before.
When the guys is about to be shot, he begs God for another chance.
He believes everything will be different,
and that, from now on, he'll only do good deeds.
Then, there's a miracle,
his death sentence is quashed and he is free.
And? His old habits come back,
same mistakes, same weaknesses. -Exactly.
But, unlike Karamazov, you don't forget.
What am I not forgetting?
The day you called me panicking, because you were losing the election,
when we met at the, pool, you were scared shitless.
It was as if you were facing a death sentence.
So, you won, but you don't want to forget.
You know that your five years as president will be measured
in terms of how far the right progresses.
Whatever you do,
If Chalon takes your place, you'll go down in history
as the president who let fascists take over the country.
Am I wrong? On which hypothesis?
We don't have to choose, but I'd bet I'm right on Karamazov.
You once told me, I was like Chalon
and that upset me.
Those words were hurtful.
I understand, I know what France would be like
under the National Front.
Half of us would be workers, like me. I'm not afraid of that,
I know this world and its rage.
That's still my goal, to bring them back to us.
What is leftist politics about, anyway?
You focus on international issues,
Europe, interest rates, national sovereignty...
That consumes 90% of your time, as president.
Yes, I was frightened and no, I don't want to forget.
I don't want a man who is on trial to act as my adviser,
and especially not an ex-lover.
If you want me to give up on my re-election, I will,
but I need some guarantees.
In an ideal world, you'd be my special adviser
and your desk would be next to mine.
Our disagreements would be a strength.
I can't give you an official position,
not until after the trial.
But I can help you with your work as a consultant.
I heard you already have some clients.
I don't want to do business with you, not even indirectly.
The truth always comes out.
I came here to keep you out of trouble.
You still need to live. That has nothing to do with money.
I need very little as long as I know why I live.
What do you mean by guarantee?
A moral guarantee, I want a wedding.
Excuse me? I mean a political wedding.
A wedding provides assurances.
When you're married, you can disagree and fight as much as you want.
At the end of the day, you know nothing has been destroyed.
You can always count on that person. That's what I need.
That's how I want to serve my country.
I give you my vision, my opinion,
my ideas, we tell each other everything freely
in absolute trust. Then, you decide what you want to do.
You make the decisions, you are the president.
So? Philippe.
Madam president,
will you...
I don't have a ring, but maybe you have Champagne?
Yes.