1 00:00:09,520 --> 00:00:12,480 That's precisely the context of my question, Mr Chalon, 2 00:00:12,506 --> 00:00:14,306 let me ask you again. 3 00:00:14,400 --> 00:00:17,670 Do you have an issue with blacks and Arabs? 4 00:00:21,370 --> 00:00:23,100 Do you have an issue? 5 00:00:23,240 --> 00:00:24,610 You're something else, sir. 6 00:00:24,631 --> 00:00:26,331 Do you have an issue? 7 00:00:26,382 --> 00:00:28,042 I'm a loyal patriot, Mr Rickwaert. 8 00:00:28,062 --> 00:00:29,642 Do you have an issue? 9 00:00:29,680 --> 00:00:31,570 You're in-in-incredible! 10 00:00:31,600 --> 00:00:33,020 Do you have an issue? 11 00:00:33,060 --> 00:00:35,080 I'm not a racist. It's a problem for you. 12 00:00:35,102 --> 00:00:37,722 All we need now are 2,000,000 citizen signatures 13 00:00:37,786 --> 00:00:42,986 so that the French people can decide by referendum vote 14 00:00:43,048 --> 00:00:44,798 -Referendum? -Yes, by referendum. 15 00:00:46,530 --> 00:00:49,000 There's no need for government negotiations 16 00:00:49,031 --> 00:00:52,451 All you need are 2,000,000 signatures, Mr Chalon 17 00:00:52,480 --> 00:00:56,700 Barcelona managed a stunning comeback against Paris Saint Germain 18 00:00:56,720 --> 00:00:59,380 If they managed to do it in football, why can't we do it 19 00:00:59,413 --> 00:01:02,913 to re-establish our party's foundation? 20 00:01:04,620 --> 00:01:08,030 Do you have an issue with blacks and Arabs? 21 00:01:38,350 --> 00:01:42,430 Mr Rickwaert's new address is 6, Blanc des Flandres, is that correct? 22 00:01:42,462 --> 00:01:44,092 That's correct. 23 00:01:44,110 --> 00:01:47,590 Have you had an opportunity to review PR Conseil 's balance sheet? 24 00:01:47,617 --> 00:01:50,857 I see that most of Mr Rickwaert's client list consists of 25 00:01:50,897 --> 00:01:53,377 elected officials in the northern district. 26 00:01:53,520 --> 00:01:57,710 But the main reason my client wants to move back to his home town 27 00:01:57,733 --> 00:01:59,553 is to be close to his daughter. 28 00:01:59,582 --> 00:02:01,712 My daughter is my first priority, My Lady. 29 00:02:01,724 --> 00:02:03,214 What are you proposing? 30 00:02:03,235 --> 00:02:06,835 My client has always been willing to comply with court orders and 31 00:02:06,897 --> 00:02:09,197 since his release from prison, 32 00:02:09,200 --> 00:02:11,730 he's strictly adhered to all of his parole conditions. 33 00:02:11,751 --> 00:02:14,381 Mr Rickwaert is fully willing to check in weekly 34 00:02:14,426 --> 00:02:17,016 With Dunkirk authorities. 35 00:02:17,066 --> 00:02:18,996 Let's not get ahead of ourselves... 36 00:02:19,022 --> 00:02:22,692 I'm prepared to consider alternatives to prison, but within reason. 37 00:02:23,200 --> 00:02:26,330 For now, I suggest we start with electronic surveillance. 38 00:02:26,364 --> 00:02:29,074 -The bracelet that beeps all night? -Please, Philippe! 39 00:02:29,706 --> 00:02:32,896 So as not to interfere with your professional life, 40 00:02:32,933 --> 00:02:37,253 I'll limit electronic tracking to between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. 41 00:02:37,880 --> 00:02:41,690 Dunkirk police will be expecting you tomorrow, to attach your bracelet. 42 00:02:44,250 --> 00:02:46,280 With Couriège, we're off to a good start! 43 00:02:46,311 --> 00:02:48,451 Yes, I invited him to lunch to wrap things up. 44 00:02:48,480 --> 00:02:50,360 He eats a lot, but he enjoys it! 45 00:02:50,408 --> 00:02:52,588 What's our total now? We're halfway there. 46 00:02:52,640 --> 00:02:55,580 If we count the senators, we have about 50 signatures. 47 00:02:56,604 --> 00:02:58,044 Shit! 48 00:02:58,666 --> 00:03:01,926 -Pierre Naville -Weren't you planning on seeing him? 49 00:03:02,053 --> 00:03:04,443 Why don't we try our luck? 50 00:03:04,970 --> 00:03:06,470 Let's go. 51 00:03:08,410 --> 00:03:11,610 Pierre, how are things? 52 00:03:11,810 --> 00:03:14,090 I recently came across your article on 53 00:03:14,115 --> 00:03:16,755 the harmonisation of public education. 54 00:03:17,031 --> 00:03:20,521 It's an extraordinary piece. What are you talking about? 55 00:03:20,862 --> 00:03:23,662 I'm referring to the op-ed you wrote in March of '83. 56 00:03:23,860 --> 00:03:26,360 It was a very impressive discourse. 57 00:03:26,933 --> 00:03:28,493 Those were different times. 58 00:03:28,551 --> 00:03:30,931 We carry on that same battle today, Pierre. 59 00:03:30,977 --> 00:03:33,637 You'll see, we'll soon consider the defeat in '84 as 60 00:03:33,653 --> 00:03:36,323 a decisive factor in enabling our win 30 years later. 61 00:03:36,355 --> 00:03:38,195 Let's get together to discuss this. 62 00:03:38,400 --> 00:03:41,070 Speak to Arnaud. 63 00:03:41,270 --> 00:03:43,680 Goodbye, Pierre. 64 00:03:44,044 --> 00:03:47,074 We're going to hold Amélie to her promise on article 71. 65 00:03:47,084 --> 00:03:50,454 We'll have to fight to get the most signatures possible. 66 00:03:50,488 --> 00:03:53,158 We're going to win-this referendum! Hang on a second. 67 00:03:54,355 --> 00:03:56,645 It's Séverine Méliane from Le Figaro news, 68 00:03:56,684 --> 00:03:59,594 she keeps calling me, she wants to spend a day here... 69 00:04:00,044 --> 00:04:03,194 -What's her story angle? -"Inside our Educational System," 70 00:04:03,400 --> 00:04:05,670 it's a story on who we are, how we operate... 71 00:04:05,688 --> 00:04:08,288 She wants to focus on our online presence and 72 00:04:08,346 --> 00:04:11,676 how we obtained 600,000 signatures in three weeks on Change.org. 73 00:04:11,700 --> 00:04:13,730 You have to admit, it's all very impressive. 74 00:04:13,777 --> 00:04:15,807 Half the article will be about the video. 75 00:04:15,866 --> 00:04:17,376 Our video is fantastic. 76 00:04:17,440 --> 00:04:20,120 Really? People tell me all the time how funny it is, 77 00:04:20,142 --> 00:04:22,802 but you don't win a referendum 78 00:04:22,862 --> 00:04:25,022 -with "Likes" on YouTube. -I guess not... 79 00:04:25,075 --> 00:04:28,285 We did it, top tweet of the day! 80 00:04:28,490 --> 00:04:30,990 Now that's great news! 81 00:04:31,031 --> 00:04:33,091 Our hashtag, #RepublicEducation, 82 00:04:33,120 --> 00:04:35,250 is the most popular Twitter topic In France. 83 00:04:35,280 --> 00:04:38,300 Give yourselves a hand, this is brilliant! 84 00:04:39,330 --> 00:04:41,470 Are you supporting Cyril's position? 85 00:04:41,537 --> 00:04:44,037 What? No, I'm just good at trolling. 86 00:04:44,435 --> 00:04:45,595 Trolling? 87 00:04:45,635 --> 00:04:48,035 Yeah, I'm an expert! 88 00:04:48,110 --> 00:04:51,180 I go on sites from the right, and write up bullshit stories. 89 00:04:51,210 --> 00:04:55,170 For example, I claim that De Gaulle was against private education. 90 00:04:55,208 --> 00:04:57,468 -You can't be serious! -It doesn't matter, 91 00:04:57,493 --> 00:05:01,773 as long as people react to it, they comment, re-tweet 92 00:05:01,795 --> 00:05:05,095 and it boosts the number of hits on our hashtag, fantastic! 93 00:05:07,730 --> 00:05:10,730 Our Right Honourable Prime Minister. 94 00:05:14,040 --> 00:05:16,250 REPORT ON STUDENT COEDUCATION IN SCHOOLS 95 00:05:16,293 --> 00:05:18,503 I just had a long discussion with 96 00:05:18,577 --> 00:05:22,467 Mr Delécluze, former inspector general in education 97 00:05:22,488 --> 00:05:25,808 and Mrs Champaigne, representing university professors. 98 00:05:26,010 --> 00:05:30,320 They were tasked with examining dualities within our school system. 99 00:05:30,853 --> 00:05:36,493 Their conclusions will help guide our government educational policies 100 00:05:36,515 --> 00:05:42,685 to ensure we consider children's needs first. Thank you. 101 00:05:42,900 --> 00:05:44,860 For photos, please step forward. 102 00:05:53,057 --> 00:05:54,037 Véro? 103 00:05:54,240 --> 00:05:56,570 I'm with Cyril, you're on speaker. 104 00:05:56,940 --> 00:06:01,050 -Bad news, we've lost eight votes. -What? 105 00:06:01,057 --> 00:06:03,747 Our position contradicts one of the report findings. 106 00:06:03,768 --> 00:06:07,718 They're refuting our proposal for coeducation. 107 00:06:07,848 --> 00:06:11,718 Thorigny is a weasel, he's trying to throw us off, that bastard! 108 00:06:11,920 --> 00:06:14,730 There's only one way to win deputies over, 109 00:06:14,760 --> 00:06:17,860 we have to hit them where it hurts and go after their voters. 110 00:06:17,893 --> 00:06:20,963 We have to show a sharp rise in petition support numbers. 111 00:06:20,990 --> 00:06:23,410 If we can get over 1,000,000 signatures, 112 00:06:23,457 --> 00:06:25,777 The left and Vidal's supporters will crack under pressure. 113 00:06:25,804 --> 00:06:28,624 -Any ideas? -We'll target the working-class 114 00:06:28,835 --> 00:06:31,735 where people really understand what "ghetto" means. 115 00:06:31,940 --> 00:06:35,720 Each team will sell promotional materials, "Republic student" hats, 116 00:06:35,760 --> 00:06:37,710 t-shirts, badges, stickers. 117 00:06:37,742 --> 00:06:40,592 We'll post videos on our website of our team in action 118 00:06:40,622 --> 00:06:42,292 and invite volunteers to sign up! 119 00:06:42,311 --> 00:06:45,751 We need to build momentum, maybe host some events, a concert... 120 00:06:45,804 --> 00:06:48,394 There aren't many good concerts these days 121 00:06:48,417 --> 00:06:51,057 but there's nothing like music to bring people together. 122 00:06:51,075 --> 00:06:53,455 But where do we find money to fund all this? 123 00:06:53,502 --> 00:06:57,602 We'll use the money from the sale of promotional materials, 124 00:06:57,680 --> 00:07:00,840 it won't be much but it'll be enough to fund our initiatives. 125 00:07:00,897 --> 00:07:04,507 We'll get a loan to tide us over, it's called an investment. 126 00:07:06,910 --> 00:07:08,270 Hello? 127 00:07:10,720 --> 00:07:14,290 I guess you could call it an investment if you like but... 128 00:07:14,890 --> 00:07:18,920 It could also be perceived as an indicator that this is a big con. 129 00:07:19,120 --> 00:07:23,230 We're talking about incurring debt and cash paybacks on loans. 130 00:07:24,630 --> 00:07:27,630 Philippe, you've just recently been found guilty. 131 00:07:27,671 --> 00:07:30,641 Your every move is being scrutinised, you're on parole and 132 00:07:30,700 --> 00:07:33,690 we'd still be hard pressed to find a bank willing to give us a loan. 133 00:07:33,751 --> 00:07:38,011 I'm sorry, this, isn't going to work, not since the OHL incident. 134 00:07:38,210 --> 00:07:39,270 Right... 135 00:07:39,333 --> 00:07:42,683 I see, so I'm the problem. I'm the one who brought down Chalon, 136 00:07:42,720 --> 00:07:46,050 but somehow I'm the problem, is that it? Great! 137 00:07:46,350 --> 00:07:48,720 How is that for a stab in the back? 138 00:07:54,130 --> 00:07:58,120 All right, fine. We'll hang tight and wait this one out. 139 00:07:58,151 --> 00:08:01,481 Cyril is going back to the Assembly tomorrow. 140 00:08:01,600 --> 00:08:04,520 Don't worry, we'll win them back, one by one. 141 00:08:04,533 --> 00:08:06,603 I'll take Vidal out for lunch, I'll make sure 142 00:08:06,640 --> 00:08:09,180 -he signs the petition, okay? -All right. 143 00:08:14,480 --> 00:08:15,720 Shit! 144 00:08:16,550 --> 00:08:20,080 -How was the prime minister? -About as friendly as a prison door. 145 00:08:20,142 --> 00:08:22,992 Did he say anything? He stayed 10 minutes. 146 00:08:23,190 --> 00:08:26,390 He's so stubborn, this has been going on now for three weeks! 147 00:08:26,590 --> 00:08:29,950 I think you need to turn on the charm. 148 00:08:29,982 --> 00:08:31,592 What more does he want? 149 00:08:31,608 --> 00:08:35,028 He wanted an investigation into the Balsan proposition 150 00:08:35,057 --> 00:08:37,297 to demonstrate it's not feasible, I agreed. 151 00:08:37,324 --> 00:08:40,604 He insisted on selecting the investigators, I agreed. 152 00:08:40,631 --> 00:08:42,191 The problem is Rickwaert. 153 00:08:42,230 --> 00:08:44,880 But I'm clearly Philippe's target, everyone knows that! 154 00:08:44,906 --> 00:08:48,046 There'll never be a referendum, they'll never persuade 100 deputies 155 00:08:48,071 --> 00:08:50,511 or 2.000,000 people to support their petition 156 00:08:50,808 --> 00:08:52,838 There's no contradiction there. 157 00:08:52,888 --> 00:08:55,038 No, Thorigny wants to see me fail 158 00:08:55,084 --> 00:08:57,594 by forcing me to recant on a campaign promise. 159 00:08:57,635 --> 00:09:00,355 I'm not so sure about that. What does he want then? 160 00:09:00,906 --> 00:09:04,516 Forgive my language. but he wants to prove he's still got some balls. 161 00:09:04,560 --> 00:09:07,530 I realise submission is part of a prime minister's role, 162 00:09:07,564 --> 00:09:09,474 but you're a woman. 163 00:09:09,502 --> 00:09:11,522 How very astute of you, Martin. 164 00:09:11,546 --> 00:09:14,266 When these seemingly small ego afflictions fester, 165 00:09:14,293 --> 00:09:16,593 They can lead to serious catastrophes. 166 00:09:16,622 --> 00:09:17,982 I have better things to do. 167 00:09:18,010 --> 00:09:22,230 Amélie, I swear, my advice to you would be the same if you were a man. 168 00:09:22,266 --> 00:09:25,836 Get him back on your side, invite him over for lunch on Saturday. 169 00:09:26,400 --> 00:09:29,630 If I were a man, you would not speak to me this way 170 00:09:29,690 --> 00:09:33,390 and Thorigny would certainly not behave like such a prat. 171 00:09:34,130 --> 00:09:37,730 I can play that game. I'm going to behave just like a man, 172 00:09:38,660 --> 00:09:42,630 I don't have to do anything at all. Let him swallow his alpha male pride. 173 00:09:49,110 --> 00:09:51,110 LIVING ROOM 174 00:10:14,630 --> 00:10:17,230 SOCIALIST PARTY 175 00:10:34,008 --> 00:10:37,918 Philippe's a sensitive man, In fact, that's part of his charm. 176 00:10:38,275 --> 00:10:42,425 But he's incapable of recognising when it's time to move on. 177 00:10:42,630 --> 00:10:45,530 As my son would say, "He's old school." 178 00:10:45,582 --> 00:10:48,602 He's nostalgic, you might call him, melancholic. 179 00:10:48,640 --> 00:10:51,780 In poetry and music, these are positive attributes 180 00:10:51,870 --> 00:10:53,640 but in politics... 181 00:10:53,671 --> 00:10:56,941 All great men in history who got lost and left behind 182 00:10:56,960 --> 00:11:01,240 failed to recognise that times were changing. 183 00:11:01,244 --> 00:11:04,784 Al the Élysée, Dorendeu projects the illusion, of continuity 184 00:11:04,980 --> 00:11:07,770 but what is really behind her pretty façade? 185 00:11:07,786 --> 00:11:10,786 She's destroying old traditions, 186 00:11:10,826 --> 00:11:14,916 crushing old customs and parties. 187 00:11:14,990 --> 00:11:18,740 Can you imagine all of the programmes at risk in unifying the left? 188 00:11:19,022 --> 00:11:22,802 We have our centrists, as passionate as ever about their independence... 189 00:11:23,280 --> 00:11:27,510 Social-democrats who have always embraced reality... 190 00:11:27,848 --> 00:11:30,248 We also have militants from the right, 191 00:11:30,284 --> 00:11:32,984 often liberal, sometimes with Gaullist tendencies, 192 00:11:33,004 --> 00:11:35,654 but always supporting a democratic Republic. 193 00:11:35,850 --> 00:11:38,950 Let's all work together towards creating a new world. 194 00:11:40,050 --> 00:11:42,640 Let's learn from one another 195 00:11:42,675 --> 00:11:45,495 by sharing our different experiences and stories 196 00:11:45,635 --> 00:11:48,615 while cherishing our convictions. 197 00:11:48,910 --> 00:11:51,100 They are our source of motivation and honour. 198 00:11:51,146 --> 00:11:53,436 These are the values that, in part, define us. 199 00:11:53,466 --> 00:11:57,296 And let's, once and for all, converge all these values together. 200 00:11:57,500 --> 00:12:00,370 And Dorendeu is free to execute her plan. 201 00:12:00,470 --> 00:12:04,120 Without an agreement with Chalon, the right has no where else to turn, 202 00:12:04,160 --> 00:12:08,680 and Thorigny won't have any opposition to his liberal agenda. 203 00:12:10,702 --> 00:12:11,642 Isn't that right? 204 00:12:14,050 --> 00:12:16,750 If you say so, I don't know, that's all very theoretical. 205 00:12:16,960 --> 00:12:20,490 I like to think in concrete terms, let me ask you this, Michel, 206 00:12:20,660 --> 00:12:24,060 why don't you sign the petition for the referendum on education? 207 00:12:24,080 --> 00:12:27,400 -Because it won't change anything. -But it's for the children, damn it! 208 00:12:27,431 --> 00:12:29,631 And if you lose the referendum? 209 00:12:29,688 --> 00:12:33,368 Do we just pack up our bags, as we did in '84, and that's it? 210 00:12:33,404 --> 00:12:35,944 Are we going to risk the future of our educational system 211 00:12:35,991 --> 00:12:37,991 on a referendum? I can't accept that. 212 00:12:38,030 --> 00:12:41,500 The best way to introduce coeducation in schools, is to have me elected 213 00:12:41,502 --> 00:12:43,752 and to implement my programme. 214 00:12:43,950 --> 00:12:44,850 Laurent? 215 00:12:44,915 --> 00:12:48,385 Rickwaert's school proposal doesn't seem very constructive. 216 00:12:49,290 --> 00:12:52,570 Rickwaert won't let it go but it's doomed to fail. 217 00:12:53,120 --> 00:12:54,760 You don't know the man. 218 00:12:54,862 --> 00:12:56,782 -I do... -Well, tell him. 219 00:12:56,930 --> 00:12:59,400 He's crazy, the man knows no limits. 220 00:12:59,600 --> 00:13:02,230 That's good because neither do I. 221 00:13:03,270 --> 00:13:06,870 I know a man who once got into a pissing match with Rickwaert, 222 00:13:08,124 --> 00:13:10,184 his name was Francis Laugier. 223 00:13:12,871 --> 00:13:14,161 And so? 224 00:13:14,186 --> 00:13:17,356 We don't do anything because the man's a media circus animal 225 00:13:17,377 --> 00:13:19,577 with a long criminal record? 226 00:13:24,960 --> 00:13:28,410 Rickwaert is playing his cards, who can blame him? 227 00:13:29,582 --> 00:13:33,202 He's showing courage and so should we. 228 00:13:33,760 --> 00:13:35,530 There's no gain without risk. 229 00:13:35,600 --> 00:13:37,670 Let's all take a risk. 230 00:13:37,680 --> 00:13:40,900 Of course, you want us to take a risk, it's to your benefit. 231 00:13:40,924 --> 00:13:42,894 You'll be the party leader and 232 00:13:42,940 --> 00:13:46,140 the next presidential candidate, right? 233 00:13:46,850 --> 00:13:50,480 Who would you prefer then? Amélie? 234 00:13:51,080 --> 00:13:56,320 She's in the role, she's proven she's capable of state leadership. 235 00:13:57,226 --> 00:14:00,956 But a strong agenda should always take precedence over individuals. 236 00:14:01,830 --> 00:14:05,130 And who is the best person. To bridge differences between 237 00:14:06,053 --> 00:14:08,773 Laurent at one end and Francois at the other? 238 00:14:10,100 --> 00:14:12,010 That would be me, 239 00:14:12,453 --> 00:14:14,003 of course. 240 00:14:14,210 --> 00:14:17,540 I'm not holding a gun to your head on this. 241 00:14:17,644 --> 00:14:19,814 I'm not paying you off to get you on my side. 242 00:14:19,982 --> 00:14:22,852 I'm not asking you to compromise your convictions. 243 00:14:23,546 --> 00:14:27,686 You are free to choose your path but I'm moving to begin a new chapter. 244 00:14:29,350 --> 00:14:32,560 However long it takes, I know that we will come together 245 00:14:33,530 --> 00:14:37,650 to fight against the extreme politics that are threatening our country. 246 00:14:52,231 --> 00:14:54,911 -Hi, Salomé. -I'm here, Dad. 247 00:14:56,373 --> 00:14:57,953 Where are you exactly? 248 00:14:57,991 --> 00:14:59,801 I'm on the beach. 249 00:15:00,590 --> 00:15:04,290 -I can see you, I'm up here. -I don't see you... 250 00:15:09,560 --> 00:15:11,600 You're quiet. 251 00:15:14,862 --> 00:15:16,662 I have a thousand questions, 252 00:15:16,782 --> 00:15:19,302 but I'm sure you have things you want to say. 253 00:15:21,270 --> 00:15:24,380 -Why don't you tell me about you? -I guess... 254 00:15:25,280 --> 00:15:28,050 -A referendum? -No, I'd rather not discuss politics. 255 00:15:28,250 --> 00:15:31,420 You know, If I get started on politics, 256 00:15:32,380 --> 00:15:34,920 I'll get all wound up and I won't listen, 257 00:15:34,968 --> 00:15:38,088 -and I really need to listen to you. -All right. 258 00:15:44,364 --> 00:15:46,434 You look well. 259 00:15:47,500 --> 00:15:49,870 Although I said that before when in fact... 260 00:15:50,026 --> 00:15:51,686 I'm fine 261 00:15:52,773 --> 00:15:57,313 I'm better now. I still take a few pills but a lot less. 262 00:15:58,310 --> 00:16:00,880 I've even agreed to see my rotten father. 263 00:16:18,160 --> 00:16:21,170 Now that the referendum is dead, thanks to our report, 264 00:16:21,200 --> 00:16:24,100 the educational reform movement will finally come to an end. 265 00:16:24,124 --> 00:16:27,654 This should serve to calm Balsan down. 266 00:16:27,680 --> 00:16:31,730 Now, let's just hope your prime minister stops sulking. 267 00:16:31,840 --> 00:16:34,070 It's just childish behaviour, nothin more. 268 00:16:34,115 --> 00:16:37,575 I no longer have the pressure of a referendum hanging over my head 269 00:16:37,617 --> 00:16:40,417 and I won't have to recant on my campaign promise. 270 00:16:41,550 --> 00:16:43,520 He's not a threat any more. 271 00:16:43,720 --> 00:16:45,760 I can't argue with that. 272 00:16:48,830 --> 00:16:50,830 Thank you, yes. You all right? 273 00:16:51,030 --> 00:16:54,220 What about our plans for a weekend together on the 15th? 274 00:16:54,231 --> 00:16:56,281 Yes, we can leave on Friday. 275 00:16:56,328 --> 00:17:00,398 We can visit Maeght in the morning, our guest house isn't far. 276 00:17:01,333 --> 00:17:04,683 -And my brother lives around there. -I met with Vidal. 277 00:17:05,724 --> 00:17:06,854 Vidal? 278 00:17:06,880 --> 00:17:09,750 Your family? I trust you just as you trust me. 279 00:17:09,768 --> 00:17:12,548 I want to share what's important in my life with you. 280 00:17:12,750 --> 00:17:18,190 Very well, and... Is he interested in supporting the referendum? 281 00:17:18,320 --> 00:17:21,460 The referendum has suffered a significant blow, 282 00:17:22,160 --> 00:17:25,760 no, he's interested in me. 283 00:17:25,810 --> 00:17:27,800 What did he have to offer? 284 00:17:28,711 --> 00:17:32,541 Prime candidate for Hauts-de-France In the European election. 285 00:17:37,493 --> 00:17:40,833 For Vidal, the European elections are just a stepping stone, 286 00:17:40,897 --> 00:17:43,707 his real target is Lille. 287 00:17:45,120 --> 00:17:47,550 He wants you to become mayor of Lille? 288 00:17:47,750 --> 00:17:50,390 That's right, at first I had the same reaction. 289 00:17:50,702 --> 00:17:53,262 He told me about the Indignados. 290 00:17:53,460 --> 00:17:57,110 They won in Barcelona, they're doing all kinds of interesting things. 291 00:17:57,155 --> 00:17:59,695 Vidal is right to consider a win in Lille, 292 00:18:01,100 --> 00:18:03,930 especially with you. 293 00:18:04,700 --> 00:18:08,370 Don't worry, I turned him down. You don't sound convinced. 294 00:18:08,410 --> 00:18:11,790 You know me, I'd never leave my party. 295 00:18:12,140 --> 00:18:15,780 But come to think of it, what's going on with my party? 296 00:18:15,980 --> 00:18:19,520 We have a great first secretary, at least, in my opinion. 297 00:18:19,591 --> 00:18:23,001 But between Thorigny and Vidal, the old guard seems antiquated. 298 00:18:23,920 --> 00:18:25,620 So, besides visiting Maeght 299 00:18:25,644 --> 00:18:28,534 and meeting your family, which will be fantastic, 300 00:18:29,990 --> 00:18:32,400 what does our future look like, Daniel? 301 00:18:37,040 --> 00:18:39,670 Yes, I can hear you now. 302 00:18:39,964 --> 00:18:42,434 We lost four more senators, that's significant. 303 00:18:42,444 --> 00:18:44,674 Are your activists still in good spirits? 304 00:18:44,711 --> 00:18:47,911 Yeah, although they don't seem to laugh as hard at Toph's jokes. 305 00:18:47,991 --> 00:18:49,951 Is he still busy trolling? 306 00:18:49,990 --> 00:18:53,100 Yes, this morning he targeted Champaigne's Facebook page. 307 00:18:53,137 --> 00:18:56,377 -Really -Just the usual, personal attacks 308 00:18:56,408 --> 00:19:00,588 criticising her past, her family, her car, stupid photos of her... 309 00:19:02,630 --> 00:19:05,450 -Toph is right. -I'm sorry? 310 00:19:05,520 --> 00:19:09,870 Listen, I think I have an idea, let me call you back. 311 00:19:25,333 --> 00:19:26,523 Add friend 312 00:19:27,920 --> 00:19:30,420 Bastien, do you still work in the mayor's office? 313 00:19:30,924 --> 00:19:33,794 I don't think that'll work. What about Delphine? 314 00:19:34,986 --> 00:19:37,686 Great! Do you think I can call her? 315 00:19:38,115 --> 00:19:40,195 I can't really tell you much, right now 316 00:19:40,300 --> 00:19:43,030 but to give you an idea, I have names of children here 317 00:19:43,048 --> 00:19:46,338 and I'd like to know if they attend public schools or not. 318 00:19:47,857 --> 00:19:49,967 I know it's sensitive. 319 00:19:54,380 --> 00:19:57,150 SIGN-UP It's free 320 00:20:01,590 --> 00:20:03,620 Create an account 321 00:20:03,820 --> 00:20:06,720 Add friend Invitation sent 322 00:20:22,613 --> 00:20:25,433 Fabienne Champaigne has accepted your invitation 323 00:20:38,760 --> 00:20:41,790 Catholic Sports and Education Federation 324 00:20:47,400 --> 00:20:49,830 APEL A taste of freedom 325 00:20:50,030 --> 00:20:53,640 Parents of Students Association for Open Education 326 00:20:58,080 --> 00:21:00,310 Project Leader Special Education Needs 327 00:21:06,266 --> 00:21:08,716 Mr Carthaud! 328 00:21:08,844 --> 00:21:10,564 Please, sir. 329 00:21:10,613 --> 00:21:13,743 Sir, can you explain the tweet you put out this monning? 330 00:21:13,790 --> 00:21:16,270 I simply asked, "How many committee members 331 00:21:16,293 --> 00:21:18,443 "have children attending private schools?" 332 00:21:18,462 --> 00:21:20,572 It's a legitimate question, isn't it? 333 00:21:20,586 --> 00:21:23,766 It's important to ensure this study is unbiased. You wouldn't ask 334 00:21:23,760 --> 00:21:26,600 a Monsanto employee to write a report on pesticides, right? 335 00:21:26,604 --> 00:21:27,654 Mr Carthaud! 336 00:21:27,670 --> 00:21:31,680 Do more digging on Monsanto, Pascal, that was brilliant, stay on it! 337 00:21:31,724 --> 00:21:34,544 A study like this has to be impartial and objective, 338 00:21:34,568 --> 00:21:36,208 but in this case, 339 00:21:36,240 --> 00:21:39,680 clearly there are many people with vested interests involved. 340 00:21:39,724 --> 00:21:41,754 Mrs Champaigne, a study spokesperson, 341 00:21:41,777 --> 00:21:44,297 is also a member of the diocese committee, APEL, 342 00:21:44,328 --> 00:21:47,858 one of the key organisations supporting private education. 343 00:21:48,364 --> 00:21:51,524 The bishop of Paris names diocese committee members. 344 00:21:51,573 --> 00:21:55,163 He chose Mrs Champaigne. When she signs off on the report 345 00:21:55,182 --> 00:21:58,342 is she serving the needs of the prime minister, or the bishop? 346 00:21:58,382 --> 00:22:00,952 The Debate on Private Education Rages On 347 00:22:01,010 --> 00:22:04,280 Don't worry, even if you are on a prime time news show, 348 00:22:04,311 --> 00:22:06,641 You don't need to change anything. Just be yourself! 349 00:22:06,684 --> 00:22:09,884 Don't you believe in Mrs Champaigne's project proposal? 350 00:22:09,902 --> 00:22:12,482 Let's not be naive, there'll always be inequalities 351 00:22:12,542 --> 00:22:14,552 between schools and students. 352 00:22:14,604 --> 00:22:18,284 Did you hear the story about the principal of an Alsatian school? 353 00:22:18,337 --> 00:22:22,187 He made a joke about some parent-teacher meetings 354 00:22:22,190 --> 00:22:24,800 resembling government council sessions. 355 00:22:24,844 --> 00:22:26,834 That's so typical! 356 00:22:27,662 --> 00:22:30,602 He had no idea his words would make people so angry. 357 00:22:31,164 --> 00:22:34,374 Don't you think this vendetta against Mrs Champaigne 358 00:22:34,391 --> 00:22:37,721 will become counter-productive and harm your cause? 359 00:22:37,751 --> 00:22:40,811 I personally have nothing against Mrs Champaigne. The question is, 360 00:22:40,853 --> 00:22:43,383 should the state be funding social inequalities 361 00:22:43,413 --> 00:22:47,303 or should state funding be redirected to promote diversity programmes? 362 00:22:47,360 --> 00:22:51,720 I ask you and I ask Mrs Champaigne the same question. 363 00:22:51,733 --> 00:22:54,263 Carthaud's managing quite well, don't you think? 364 00:22:54,290 --> 00:22:57,240 Call Philippe to tell him, he'll be pleased. 365 00:22:59,360 --> 00:23:01,460 Initially, he wanted me to do it. 366 00:23:02,657 --> 00:23:04,207 Why did you refuse? 367 00:23:04,240 --> 00:23:08,160 I told him it would complicate things for me at the Assembly. 368 00:23:13,128 --> 00:23:15,558 His politics are nothing but cheap populism. 369 00:23:15,608 --> 00:23:19,508 Do you believe diversity will come by threatening people? Seriously? 370 00:23:19,555 --> 00:23:21,265 What "people?" 371 00:23:26,640 --> 00:23:29,360 Their report is a scam. 372 00:23:29,560 --> 00:23:33,460 It's the same thing, Fanny! We make it personal, we attack, 373 00:23:33,660 --> 00:23:37,430 we openly accuse others and pit people against each other. 374 00:23:45,380 --> 00:23:47,610 Have you looked up "Champaigne"? 375 00:23:48,604 --> 00:23:49,344 No. 376 00:23:50,044 --> 00:23:54,024 It's like a public lynching. It's sickening. 377 00:23:54,506 --> 00:23:56,206 Years from now, 378 00:23:56,250 --> 00:23:59,880 when her grandchildren go onto the Web, they'll see horrible things. 379 00:24:06,782 --> 00:24:09,512 Of course I called her, poor thing, 380 00:24:10,533 --> 00:24:13,603 she thought she was giving an expert opinion on a report 381 00:24:13,653 --> 00:24:17,043 and she ends up with TV reporters on her doorstep day and night. 382 00:24:17,240 --> 00:24:19,110 Champaigne is a simple woman, 383 00:24:19,128 --> 00:24:22,638 her name's being dragged through the mud, it's hell for her children. 384 00:24:23,066 --> 00:24:25,136 Politics is a war of words. 385 00:24:25,342 --> 00:24:28,412 When you bring bishops, and congregations into a debate 386 00:24:28,650 --> 00:24:31,120 on state education, it's troubling. 387 00:24:31,146 --> 00:24:32,916 It's ridiculous. 388 00:24:33,226 --> 00:24:36,806 She was only on that committee one year, and that was five years ago. 389 00:24:36,844 --> 00:24:39,084 The Champaigne family lives in Raincy, 390 00:24:39,093 --> 00:24:41,593 the golden enclave at the heart of Seine-Saint-Denis. 391 00:24:41,617 --> 00:24:46,897 None of the students from the school there, Gagarine, are from Raincy. 392 00:24:49,164 --> 00:24:52,624 L'Obs is going to publish a report on segregation in that district 393 00:24:52,808 --> 00:24:55,368 And I'm afraid it may not stop there. 394 00:25:03,644 --> 00:25:06,684 Rightly or wrongly, this woman is becoming an icon 395 00:25:06,720 --> 00:25:08,790 representing school ghettoisation. 396 00:25:10,430 --> 00:25:11,960 Where are you going with this? 397 00:25:12,160 --> 00:25:14,480 The referendum has the wind in its sails. 398 00:25:14,506 --> 00:25:17,336 If we stop the controversy, we quash their campaign. 399 00:25:17,340 --> 00:25:20,640 -What do we have to concede? -Nothing, we kill it. 400 00:25:20,755 --> 00:25:25,105 We instruct the Education Commission to reject the report. 401 00:25:25,146 --> 00:25:28,746 You want to bury the report? But that won't solve anything. 402 00:25:29,610 --> 00:25:34,040 -If you kill the report, I'll resign. -What are you saying? 403 00:25:34,180 --> 00:25:38,900 Rickwaert will never get 4.5 million signatures or win over 185 deputies. 404 00:25:38,942 --> 00:25:42,192 No, but he may reach the conditions I set out in my programme, 405 00:25:42,213 --> 00:25:43,893 2,000,000 citizens and 100 deputies. 406 00:25:43,911 --> 00:25:48,221 Is there a law to support that? No, so there won't be any referendum. 407 00:25:49,520 --> 00:25:52,700 You plan on resigning after only three months? 408 00:25:53,470 --> 00:25:57,140 It's not a question of time, it's a question of principle. 409 00:25:57,191 --> 00:25:59,431 There's a symposium on Saturday at the Sorbonne 410 00:25:59,448 --> 00:26:02,208 to mark the anniversary of the Constitutional Council. 411 00:26:02,231 --> 00:26:06,121 They asked me to give a key note speech but I think you should go. 412 00:26:06,213 --> 00:26:08,593 It will be a good opportunity for you 413 00:26:08,622 --> 00:26:11,962 to set the record straight on our plans for constitutional reform and 414 00:26:11,991 --> 00:26:16,891 to publicly state you have no intent to change referendum rules. 415 00:26:19,700 --> 00:26:23,630 I'm sorry. Unfortunately, I have other plans on Saturday. 416 00:26:32,330 --> 00:26:35,960 Did you hear the story of the principal at an Alsatian school? 417 00:26:36,017 --> 00:26:39,687 He made a joke about some parent-teacher meetings 418 00:26:39,750 --> 00:26:42,250 resembling government council sessions. 419 00:26:42,450 --> 00:26:44,450 That's so typical! He had no idea... 420 00:26:44,506 --> 00:26:46,686 -May I? -Yes, of course. 421 00:26:46,711 --> 00:26:48,961 This stupid video launches automatically! 422 00:26:48,977 --> 00:26:50,987 My son listened to it so much over the weekend, 423 00:26:51,048 --> 00:26:53,128 he knows it by heart, I can't stand it! 424 00:26:53,173 --> 00:26:56,203 Michel, we have to stop them. They've gone too far. 425 00:26:56,400 --> 00:27:00,900 Stop them? They're defending our cause and using our slogans. 426 00:27:00,924 --> 00:27:04,714 We have other means of attack. Have you listened to their message? 427 00:27:04,844 --> 00:27:07,434 They're insinuating that district kids are immigrants, 428 00:27:07,457 --> 00:27:10,327 -there's a colonialist undertone... -They are not racists. 429 00:27:10,350 --> 00:27:13,850 -I wouldn't say they're racists, -No, I said, "colonialist." 430 00:27:15,020 --> 00:27:18,190 Well, I don't want to. risk my future by insulting anyone. 431 00:27:18,231 --> 00:27:21,201 Anyway, Kalhenberg will not lose any deputies to them, 432 00:27:21,235 --> 00:27:25,075 Dorendeu is sure to step in and the socialists will crush them. 433 00:27:25,102 --> 00:27:28,672 And then they'll join our party? Is that it? 434 00:27:28,995 --> 00:27:30,865 Just like Véronique Bosso? 435 00:27:41,475 --> 00:27:42,905 You said that? 436 00:27:43,431 --> 00:27:46,321 I should've let her walk all over me? 437 00:27:48,631 --> 00:27:51,821 Threatening to resign is effective until the time comes, 438 00:27:51,831 --> 00:27:54,111 when you actually have to do it. 439 00:27:54,690 --> 00:27:56,430 I know what I'm talking about. 440 00:27:56,471 --> 00:28:00,041 You deliver your little tirade and next thing you know, 441 00:28:00,100 --> 00:28:02,410 the president accepts your resignation. 442 00:28:02,684 --> 00:28:06,444 Afterwards, you realise this was the biggest mistake in your life. 443 00:28:06,568 --> 00:28:10,068 The next morning, you go out to buy a newspaper like some sorry loser 444 00:28:10,270 --> 00:28:13,340 and that's it, you're left with absolutely nothing to do. 445 00:28:13,395 --> 00:28:16,475 I sat down and watched a kids' show, Candy, with my daughter. 446 00:28:17,182 --> 00:28:19,182 I struggled to hold my tears back. 447 00:28:19,920 --> 00:28:21,820 I think I frightened her, 448 00:28:21,920 --> 00:28:23,750 she won't reject the report. 449 00:28:23,795 --> 00:28:26,515 You don't know her. She'll never give in to threats, 450 00:28:26,586 --> 00:28:28,686 -she's going to let you go. -Nonsense. 451 00:28:28,782 --> 00:28:32,062 She'd lose her majority. There's no way she'd call an election now. 452 00:28:32,097 --> 00:28:36,207 It's not her fault you're resigning. She'd just shift further to the left, 453 00:28:36,257 --> 00:28:38,887 you'd leave with strong private sector support. 454 00:28:38,951 --> 00:28:41,721 Her popularity has increased since appointing you. 455 00:28:41,724 --> 00:28:43,444 You're both held in high regard. 456 00:28:43,570 --> 00:28:46,900 It's all going to hinge on how people perceive your resignation. 457 00:28:46,915 --> 00:28:49,235 Is it an act of courage to defend your values? 458 00:28:49,280 --> 00:28:52,380 Or a defection, as a consequence of political ambition? 459 00:28:53,830 --> 00:28:56,320 -What do you think? -It sounds fishy. 460 00:28:56,364 --> 00:28:58,194 Don't be so rash. 461 00:28:58,266 --> 00:29:01,586 Many will think you're leaving to avoid a clash with protestors. 462 00:29:01,660 --> 00:29:05,600 Or they'll think you can't handle the pressures of the job. 463 00:29:09,630 --> 00:29:11,270 This is off to a bad start. 464 00:29:11,360 --> 00:29:13,500 Fine, I get the picture. 465 00:29:18,610 --> 00:29:20,010 Force her hand. 466 00:29:20,035 --> 00:29:22,505 Always start with the worst possible scenario, 467 00:29:22,542 --> 00:29:24,582 assuming she accepts your resignation. 468 00:29:24,620 --> 00:29:26,050 Laurent is right, 469 00:29:26,088 --> 00:29:29,138 everything hinges on how people perceive your resignation, 470 00:29:29,155 --> 00:29:31,185 Who'll be held responsible? You or her? 471 00:29:31,208 --> 00:29:33,928 That's the crux of the matter, but... 472 00:29:34,853 --> 00:29:37,793 Let's imagine you make a swift and bold political move 473 00:29:37,810 --> 00:29:41,080 Before she rejects the report, then she has no choice but to accept it. 474 00:29:41,102 --> 00:29:43,672 That changes everything. 475 00:29:43,870 --> 00:29:47,270 They'll say she fired me as a result of my political move 476 00:29:48,400 --> 00:29:51,370 and she'll be held responsible for all the chaos. 477 00:29:51,580 --> 00:29:55,150 But how can you set that up? It should involve the Church somehow, 478 00:29:55,244 --> 00:29:58,924 make her look like some kind of bitter sectarian political schemer. 479 00:30:01,671 --> 00:30:04,551 Let's work together, the three of us. 480 00:30:04,568 --> 00:30:08,648 Let's face the extremists together, be the voice of reason. 481 00:30:08,670 --> 00:30:11,920 The moderates against the left, who want a war on education, 482 00:30:11,955 --> 00:30:14,725 and against the right, who are busy twiddling their thumbs. 483 00:30:14,764 --> 00:30:18,304 We have to move fast, we can't organise a meeting in three days! 484 00:30:18,328 --> 00:30:20,518 People will suspect we're up to something. 485 00:30:20,560 --> 00:30:24,270 Why don't we start with a news op-ed? 486 00:30:24,320 --> 00:30:27,560 I tried that before with the 49.3 article, she couldn't care less. 487 00:30:27,591 --> 00:30:30,111 An op-ed is so old-fashioned. 488 00:30:38,088 --> 00:30:40,288 What are you doing on Saturday? 489 00:30:40,960 --> 00:30:44,790 This is a meeting the prime minister, who traditionally always attends. 490 00:30:44,853 --> 00:30:48,803 Every year, walking with supporters, he makes his way through 491 00:30:48,835 --> 00:30:51,875 the heart of his district, Souleuvre. 492 00:30:51,870 --> 00:30:55,270 This procession is in memory of seven fallen Resistance fighters. 493 00:30:55,288 --> 00:30:58,228 But the surprise, this morning was to see the prime minister 494 00:30:58,275 --> 00:31:01,615 accompanied by the Assembly Socialist President, Laurent Mirmont 495 00:31:01,653 --> 00:31:06,733 and Francois Boudard, former home secretary for Jean-Marc Auzanet 496 00:31:06,737 --> 00:31:08,767 The three men seemed particularly happy 497 00:31:08,790 --> 00:31:11,440 to be participating together in today's event. 498 00:31:11,546 --> 00:31:12,696 Arseholes... 499 00:31:31,410 --> 00:31:32,770 -Yes, Toph? -Wow! 500 00:31:32,808 --> 00:31:35,458 These baklavas are amazing. 501 00:31:35,840 --> 00:31:40,350 Good! I'll be there in 25 minutes. Is Cyril still sulking? 502 00:31:41,830 --> 00:31:43,720 I'm not sure, I'm facing his back. 503 00:31:43,733 --> 00:31:45,493 That bastard never called me back. 504 00:31:45,502 --> 00:31:49,492 Stéphane Thorigny and his group are making their way... 505 00:31:49,502 --> 00:31:51,782 Hang on, I have to go! 506 00:31:51,804 --> 00:31:54,444 Two surprises guests: Republican François Boudard 507 00:31:54,471 --> 00:31:55,871 and Socialist Laurent Mirmont 508 00:31:55,902 --> 00:31:58,602 Although we're still waiting for the three men's press briefing 509 00:31:58,631 --> 00:32:02,641 there are rumours they may announce a new "Reformers' Association," 510 00:32:02,675 --> 00:32:07,175 a forum to facilitate dialogue between the left and right 511 00:32:07,208 --> 00:32:10,378 Calling for a "third force" uniting two thirds 512 00:32:10,417 --> 00:32:12,757 of the French people may be an old idea, 513 00:32:12,791 --> 00:32:16,571 Stéphane Thorigny's appointment in Matignon by the President 514 00:32:16,595 --> 00:32:19,885 is said to have highlighted... 515 00:32:20,220 --> 00:32:23,260 We are facing tremendous challenges, 516 00:32:23,460 --> 00:32:26,000 globalisation, Europe, clean energy. 517 00:32:26,026 --> 00:32:28,496 We need to stand united. 518 00:32:28,700 --> 00:32:33,090 Let me emphatically say to members supporting the left 519 00:32:33,170 --> 00:32:37,010 who have spent the last few weeks engaging in deceptive practices 520 00:32:37,031 --> 00:32:39,611 to start a war in education with inquisitive methods. 521 00:32:39,626 --> 00:32:42,576 We've had enough criticism and finger pointing. 522 00:32:42,631 --> 00:32:47,221 And I strongly implore members supporting the right 523 00:32:47,271 --> 00:32:51,291 who may bé persuaded by incentives to shift their position, 524 00:32:52,190 --> 00:32:55,120 Stop! Stop before things get out of hand! 525 00:32:55,330 --> 00:32:58,630 My dear citizens, 526 00:32:58,830 --> 00:33:03,100 let's end artificial partisan divisions and focus on new... 527 00:33:03,457 --> 00:33:06,067 I've heard enough. 528 00:33:07,040 --> 00:33:09,530 Is the symposium at the Sorbonne, today? 529 00:33:09,591 --> 00:33:12,811 Yes, the last session will be at 6:00 p.m. 530 00:33:13,100 --> 00:33:15,650 Tell the organisers we're inviting ourselves. 531 00:33:15,688 --> 00:33:19,088 I want to deliver my speech on institutional reform to cover 532 00:33:19,102 --> 00:33:21,652 limitations on the number of terms In office. 533 00:33:21,680 --> 00:33:24,990 elimination of article 49.3, except for finances, and... 534 00:33:25,013 --> 00:33:26,713 It's in three hours, we don't have a speech. 535 00:33:26,755 --> 00:33:30,335 -We'll work on it in the car. -What about the referendum? 536 00:33:30,373 --> 00:33:34,953 Let's be consistent, they need 10% of voter support and 285 deputies. 537 00:33:35,004 --> 00:33:37,804 But Thorigny's message was clear, we'll be contradicting him. 538 00:33:37,831 --> 00:33:40,611 I'm well aware of that, Martin. Call him out! He's out of line! 539 00:33:40,640 --> 00:33:45,910 Call who out? My prime minister with whom we signed an agreement? 540 00:33:45,946 --> 00:33:49,046 The alliance was designed with the socialists as the cornerstone 541 00:33:49,066 --> 00:33:50,996 and Thorigny as the counterbalance, 542 00:33:51,048 --> 00:33:55,278 you were the only possible leader of the centrist block, but now... 543 00:33:55,490 --> 00:33:59,920 Boudard has joined Thorigny and power has now shifted to the right, 544 00:34:00,460 --> 00:34:02,730 putting Thorigny at the centre of the game. 545 00:34:03,297 --> 00:34:06,357 This is going to be a long battle. We have lots of time 546 00:34:06,382 --> 00:34:09,672 before the next election, that's when we need to be ready. 547 00:34:09,777 --> 00:34:11,877 Right now, we have to stand firm, 548 00:34:11,928 --> 00:34:15,398 I don't want to victimise him, it only serves to validate his cause. 549 00:34:16,337 --> 00:34:18,737 Anyone can start a political movement, 550 00:34:18,773 --> 00:34:20,843 it doesn't mean it's going to fly. 551 00:34:20,880 --> 00:34:25,480 With Mirmont and Boudard by his side, I wish our prime minister luck. 552 00:34:45,500 --> 00:34:50,250 Stéphane Thorigny called for unity with his usual temperance... 553 00:34:51,980 --> 00:34:54,280 We used to abide by a code of honour. 554 00:34:54,350 --> 00:34:58,160 We still pulled some punches but at least we respected the rules. 555 00:34:58,480 --> 00:35:01,470 We didn't jump from one camp to the other, like Mirmont... 556 00:35:01,490 --> 00:35:05,090 Who cares about Mirmont? The question here is Amélie. 557 00:35:05,120 --> 00:35:07,690 I just spoke to her. She said now's the worst time 558 00:35:07,770 --> 00:35:10,840 for the dissolution of parliament and that we shouldn't lift a finger. 559 00:35:10,860 --> 00:35:12,760 You're not going to do anything? 560 00:35:12,906 --> 00:35:15,766 She's president. If she goes down, we all go down. 561 00:35:15,804 --> 00:35:18,124 She's the only one responsible for all this! 562 00:35:18,151 --> 00:35:21,081 In forming an alliance with Thorigny she gave him a leg up and 563 00:35:21,111 --> 00:35:25,881 now he's unstoppable, he'll push to defeat us, just like Vidal. 564 00:35:25,928 --> 00:35:28,668 If Thorigny gains control over Amélie, it's possible, 565 00:35:28,728 --> 00:35:31,348 but if not, she'll define his boundaries. 566 00:35:32,142 --> 00:35:35,822 She's not interested in a liberal approach, it's "progressivism." 567 00:35:35,946 --> 00:35:38,486 Do you know what "progressivism" means? 568 00:35:38,542 --> 00:35:42,292 Well, it's centre-left, but it's still left. 569 00:35:42,320 --> 00:35:45,490 Is this just a battle between two different personalities? 570 00:35:45,537 --> 00:35:47,197 It's the Fifth Republic... 571 00:35:47,244 --> 00:35:51,074 Either Amélie wins against Thorigny and we end up on the centre-left 572 00:35:51,102 --> 00:35:53,802 or she loses, and we end up on the centre-right. 573 00:35:54,293 --> 00:35:57,043 Either way, what happens to the Socialist Party? 574 00:36:00,391 --> 00:36:02,361 What if I issue a press release? 575 00:36:02,450 --> 00:36:05,060 But what would you say? I'd have Mirmont excluded. 576 00:36:05,084 --> 00:36:08,124 Daniel, not Mirmont again! He's shitting all over the party. 577 00:36:08,124 --> 00:36:11,254 We've gone too long without discipline, that's enough! 578 00:36:12,631 --> 00:36:16,471 The Socialist Party is dying, forget about standards and sanctions. 579 00:36:16,808 --> 00:36:18,478 Be a real politician, damn it! 580 00:36:18,497 --> 00:36:22,397 You're the head of the party, only you can prevent our demise! 581 00:36:23,370 --> 00:36:27,080 -Support the Republic's children. -I can't possibly do that! 582 00:36:27,090 --> 00:36:30,170 All we need are 30 deputies and 100 government members on our side. 583 00:36:30,186 --> 00:36:31,916 You can make that happen In no time at all, 584 00:36:31,970 --> 00:36:34,690 then we'll easily obtain the 2,000,000 signatures we need. 585 00:36:34,711 --> 00:36:37,431 And Amélie will invoke article 11 to call the referendum. 586 00:36:37,466 --> 00:36:40,596 Actually, we need 285 deputies and 4.6 million signatures. 587 00:36:40,622 --> 00:36:42,972 She'll never back down on a campaign promise, 588 00:36:42,995 --> 00:36:45,315 she's staked her reputation on it. 589 00:36:45,786 --> 00:36:47,846 In two hours, she'll be at the Sorbonne 590 00:36:47,890 --> 00:36:50,010 attending the Constitutional Council. 591 00:36:50,060 --> 00:36:54,530 She'll confirm she has no intention of amending referendum procedures, 592 00:36:55,235 --> 00:36:56,795 it's over, Philippe 593 00:37:09,128 --> 00:37:10,978 We have to act now! 594 00:37:11,022 --> 00:37:12,722 Come to school with me. 595 00:37:12,791 --> 00:37:16,221 Since the beginning of the strike, every Saturday, there's a party. 596 00:37:16,266 --> 00:37:20,626 It's like a left-wing street party with children, parents and teachers. 597 00:37:20,650 --> 00:37:23,720 We all have a laugh, give ourselves a pat on the back 598 00:37:23,751 --> 00:37:26,291 and you make the party relevant to people again. 599 00:37:26,320 --> 00:37:29,560 Then you publicly state your support for our cause, hooray! 600 00:37:29,857 --> 00:37:31,467 And Amélie backs down. 601 00:37:31,940 --> 00:37:34,170 -I don't know. -Of course, you do! 602 00:37:34,640 --> 00:37:37,770 Do you want to lose all your votes like a Greek politician? 603 00:37:37,822 --> 00:37:40,922 Bring Amélie back to order by hook or by crook, 604 00:37:41,075 --> 00:37:44,065 but she can't go back on her word at the Sorbonne. 605 00:37:44,106 --> 00:37:47,396 When we get the green light on the referendum, 606 00:37:47,440 --> 00:37:49,650 Vidal will be screwed, 607 00:37:49,706 --> 00:37:51,816 he'll have to support it. 608 00:37:52,020 --> 00:37:53,820 And then, we're back in business, 609 00:37:53,866 --> 00:37:57,156 there's a "Yes" camp on the left, and a "No" camp on the right. 610 00:37:57,315 --> 00:38:00,725 We quash the idea of having three parties from the get-go. 611 00:38:00,764 --> 00:38:03,674 No, you're not dreaming. When you get to heaven, 612 00:38:03,697 --> 00:38:06,697 you'll have a spot between Blum and Mitterand. 613 00:38:11,170 --> 00:38:13,480 -Ready to go? -Come on... 614 00:38:14,657 --> 00:38:17,847 What if she stands irm, If she doesn't back down? 615 00:38:18,293 --> 00:38:20,323 If she doesn't back down, 616 00:38:20,462 --> 00:38:23,952 then she becomes a right-wing woman and you remain a left-wing man. 617 00:38:23,991 --> 00:38:27,791 Take responsibility for the rift between the party and the Élysée. 618 00:38:27,813 --> 00:38:29,643 Protect the old guard. 619 00:38:30,595 --> 00:38:33,155 It's easy to start a War of the Roses, 620 00:38:34,408 --> 00:38:36,718 but what then? How far are we willing to go? 621 00:38:36,755 --> 00:38:40,535 They say that to become president, it has to be a life-long passion. 622 00:38:40,764 --> 00:38:43,084 But I don't believe that, history decides. 623 00:38:43,110 --> 00:38:46,010 You just have to be the right person at the right time. 624 00:38:46,453 --> 00:38:47,933 Notify the media. 625 00:38:54,620 --> 00:38:58,350 What are you up to, here? You can't do it? 626 00:38:58,380 --> 00:39:03,910 Look, swing your line over here, hook in the tail! Nice! 627 00:39:06,248 --> 00:39:10,168 -Hello? Where are you? What? -I'm with your boyfriend. 628 00:39:10,370 --> 00:39:13,030 He's on the left just like you and I, it's wonderful! 629 00:39:13,040 --> 00:39:16,400 We're just leaving the office now. We'll meet you at the school. 630 00:39:16,728 --> 00:39:18,298 See you later. 631 00:39:30,490 --> 00:39:32,690 Kalhenberg is joining Rickwaert. 632 00:39:33,360 --> 00:39:35,520 I just heard it on AFP news. 633 00:39:52,640 --> 00:39:56,010 Did you find it? Yes, here it is... 634 00:39:56,210 --> 00:40:00,380 No reference to it in article 61 635 00:40:00,417 --> 00:40:02,647 between the '74 and 2008 revisions. 636 00:40:09,090 --> 00:40:11,290 Madam President... 637 00:40:11,930 --> 00:40:16,370 Kalh is joining the children's cause. 638 00:40:27,662 --> 00:40:29,452 Why are you looking so glum? 639 00:40:29,650 --> 00:40:31,410 Well, you know... 640 00:40:31,422 --> 00:40:34,382 Smile, for God's sake! 641 00:40:34,702 --> 00:40:37,422 We just hit the jackpot! 642 00:40:37,902 --> 00:40:42,022 Vidal, Amélie, Mirmont and Thorigny! This is an epic win! 643 00:40:42,890 --> 00:40:45,600 Come on, Daniel! Loosen up and enjoy, man! 644 00:40:45,644 --> 00:40:47,464 Lehaïm! 645 00:40:51,700 --> 00:40:53,800 It's Amélie. 646 00:40:55,570 --> 00:40:57,970 Put your phone away, Daniel. 647 00:40:59,740 --> 00:41:01,840 Go on, put it away! 648 00:41:20,600 --> 00:41:22,670 Thank your Mum for me! All right... 649 00:41:22,693 --> 00:41:25,943 Here we go, some ketchup and mayonnaise. 650 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:28,200 You're welcome. 651 00:41:30,070 --> 00:41:32,580 They'll be here shortly. 652 00:41:33,240 --> 00:41:35,180 Hey, Cyril! 653 00:41:35,750 --> 00:41:37,450 Yes, I understood, 654 00:41:37,502 --> 00:41:39,552 Philippe is coming with Kalhenberg 655 00:41:39,580 --> 00:41:41,140 and we'll get more signatures. 656 00:41:41,164 --> 00:41:43,124 Do you realise what this means? 657 00:41:43,320 --> 00:41:46,820 This is your district, this is where it all started, thanks to you. 658 00:41:47,860 --> 00:41:49,760 There they are. 659 00:41:55,262 --> 00:41:57,232 It's Vidal. 660 00:41:58,853 --> 00:42:02,173 This is no time for whining, you have to seize this opportunity. 661 00:42:02,293 --> 00:42:05,473 You put these kids in the spotlight and united the left 662 00:42:05,680 --> 00:42:09,010 and I want you to rise above anyone who hasn't understood that. 663 00:42:10,160 --> 00:42:12,850 Come. Let me introduce you. 664 00:42:12,920 --> 00:42:15,950 My comrades... 665 00:42:23,330 --> 00:42:25,720 -Hello? -Vidal has just arrived. 666 00:42:26,026 --> 00:42:27,556 We're almost there. 667 00:42:28,880 --> 00:42:31,840 -What's going on? -Don't worry. 668 00:42:36,195 --> 00:42:39,375 Véronique, I'm so happy to see you. 669 00:42:39,580 --> 00:42:41,730 Are you pleased to see me? 670 00:42:41,768 --> 00:42:44,098 Very happy, Michel! 671 00:42:44,551 --> 00:42:48,951 I'm proud to introduce you to Fanny Cholet and Cyril Balsan. 672 00:42:49,982 --> 00:42:53,492 Will our hero of the day honour me with a guided tour? 673 00:42:54,755 --> 00:42:56,975 It'd be my pleasure, this way. 674 00:42:56,990 --> 00:43:00,860 AFP News reports that Vidal has just arrived at the school. 675 00:43:05,000 --> 00:43:07,370 Vidal is at the school. 676 00:43:16,610 --> 00:43:19,280 It'll be fine Daniel, relax. 677 00:43:19,306 --> 00:43:22,246 Do you know what Vidal will do with your referendum? 678 00:43:22,320 --> 00:43:24,680 This is a Judas kiss, first chance he gets... 679 00:43:26,690 --> 00:43:29,530 Give me that! Not so fast. 680 00:43:31,937 --> 00:43:33,957 Nothing has been decided, yet... 681 00:43:34,160 --> 00:43:36,220 This is about the future of the left. 682 00:43:36,240 --> 00:43:38,300 Vidal is like a political jihadist. 683 00:43:38,328 --> 00:43:41,438 We've got a bourgeois camp on one side and Vidal on the other, 684 00:43:41,457 --> 00:43:44,737 -I'll get crushed. -Let me tell you something, Daniel. 685 00:43:44,791 --> 00:43:47,281 In Australia, 50,000 years ago, 686 00:43:47,310 --> 00:43:51,170 humans faced the fiercest predator the world had ever seen, 687 00:43:51,980 --> 00:43:55,990 the Diprotodon, an animal with three tons of muscle and a huge jaw. 688 00:43:56,000 --> 00:43:58,220 All right, Philippe, enough! 689 00:43:59,315 --> 00:44:01,695 At the time, humans felt just as you do now, 690 00:44:01,715 --> 00:44:03,655 they thought they'd get killed. 691 00:44:03,697 --> 00:44:07,197 But in the end, they survived, and all the Diprotodons disappeared. 692 00:44:07,400 --> 00:44:08,630 Do you know why? 693 00:44:08,670 --> 00:44:11,700 -I want to get back to Paris. -It's all in the mind. 694 00:44:11,740 --> 00:44:15,430 Humans set the forest on fire, they terrorised the animals and 695 00:44:15,466 --> 00:44:18,746 secured their territory. Logical thinking saved them. 696 00:44:18,764 --> 00:44:21,054 Just give me my phone. I want to call Uber. 697 00:44:21,066 --> 00:44:24,316 There's nothing Vidal enjoys more than a good hunt. 698 00:44:24,810 --> 00:44:28,950 He strategises day and night until he finds a way to trap his prey. 699 00:44:29,333 --> 00:44:32,053 But this time, he hasn't had much time to think. 700 00:44:32,106 --> 00:44:34,756 He knows that time is working against him. 701 00:44:35,075 --> 00:44:37,315 If he doesn't act fast, he'll get screwed. 702 00:44:37,360 --> 00:44:40,000 And so he's weak, vulnerable. 703 00:44:41,004 --> 00:44:43,134 Today, he's the prey, 704 00:44:43,173 --> 00:44:46,543 and we have to manage the fires to trap him. 705 00:44:47,340 --> 00:44:50,270 This is where our-power is. 706 00:44:56,650 --> 00:44:58,250 All right, I'll go. 707 00:44:58,577 --> 00:45:00,617 Break a leg, Daniel. 708 00:45:01,120 --> 00:45:03,220 Aren't you coming? 709 00:45:03,271 --> 00:45:06,261 I have to be in Dunkirk in two and a half hours. 710 00:45:43,680 --> 00:45:45,930 -Everything okay? -Let me speak to Daniel. 711 00:45:45,982 --> 00:45:48,232 I'm sorry, he's busy right now. 712 00:45:48,430 --> 00:45:51,560 This place is packed, it's great! How's your symposium? 713 00:45:51,570 --> 00:45:54,670 This is very serious, do you know what you're doing? 714 00:45:54,693 --> 00:45:57,513 You know, Amélie, I did have a moment of doubt 715 00:45:57,537 --> 00:46:00,137 but then I thought, what if I were living in the past? 716 00:46:00,168 --> 00:46:03,478 What if they were right about their "new world?" 717 00:46:03,480 --> 00:46:05,510 As I'm standing here watching this, 718 00:46:05,537 --> 00:46:09,487 I realise some things never change, like the right and left. 719 00:46:09,857 --> 00:46:13,617 But it's important to periodically question our fundamental beliefs. 720 00:46:13,790 --> 00:46:16,930 Psychologists define it as introspection. 721 00:46:17,130 --> 00:46:20,640 You should try it, revisit your principles, your identity. 722 00:46:20,693 --> 00:46:23,983 Think about whether you want to be on the left or right, for example. 723 00:46:24,000 --> 00:46:27,230 It's just that right now, you don't have much time to think. 724 00:46:27,262 --> 00:46:29,942 Your choice is simple. 725 00:46:30,000 --> 00:46:33,980 Either you kill the referendum and side with your friends on the right. 726 00:46:34,088 --> 00:46:38,248 but that could be difficult, Thorigny has already made his move. 727 00:46:38,275 --> 00:46:41,445 Or, you invoke article 11 and come back where you belong 728 00:46:41,493 --> 00:46:46,093 on the left. You never should have abandoned us in the first place. 729 00:46:46,160 --> 00:46:47,690 I send you my love. 730 00:46:56,160 --> 00:46:58,530 Please, move out of the way. 731 00:46:59,600 --> 00:47:01,940 Don't stop, keep going. 732 00:47:11,893 --> 00:47:14,753 Madam President!