Mr. K (2024) Movie Script
1
Every human being
is a universe within themselves.
Floating about
in eternal darkness.
Aimless, lonely...
So lonely.
Or maybe it's just me.
Single room? Double room?
I'm alone.
I don't think your dog likes me.
Eh... I have to be here
in the morning.
Eh... It's a caf.
They have live acts.
Do you know it?
-One thing at a time.
Is it far? I have to be there
first thing in the morning.
It's essential.
Come on.
Bed sheets are changed
Monday and Thursday.
If you wish them changed any
other day you will be
charged extra.
There is no TV in the room.
If required,
a TV can be arranged,
but it's also extra charge.
That won't be necessary.
I'm only staying the night.
No animals, no prostitutes,
no unruly, loud or drunken
behaviour.
No smoking, no music,
no running or jumping and
absolutely no pounding on walls.
This is a respectable
establishment.
Come on!
Toilet. The shower is
down the hall.
Mind you, don't give us any
trouble. Good night.
Good night.
Hey.
Are you afraid
of death?
No pain, you know. You mustn't
confuse death with dying.
It's not the same thing.
Not the same thing at all.
You look pale,
my darling.
Don't you think he looks pale?
Monchien. It's French.
You may call me Ruth,
if you like.
She's Sara.
Coffee?
Oh, I hate this.
Lost his head in
the French Revolution.
What are you? A magician?
I know a few tricks.
Nothing special.
I get by if the audience are
a bit drunk.
How delightful. You simply must
show us something.
Do you saw people in half?
Oh...
I have to go.
This is only for this part
of the hallway.
Oh, we're so sorry
we can't be of more help.
We haven't been outside
for years.
Our legs simply
won't take the stairs anymore.
And besides, we have everything
we need here. Don't we?
Don't start.
There's no such thing.
Please. Anything could help.
You could try the oracle.
-Don't mind her.
She's talking gibberish.
Hm?
Do you mean a psychic person?
You know how people talk.
All stuff and nonsense,
I'm sure.
I'm afraid
we cannot be of any help to you.
Oh...
Miss.
Hey!
Hey... Hey!
You're just in time.
We have a new guest.
Eh...
I'm looking for some children.
I think they came through here.
Here's my little entourage. My
leeches. Suck me dry, they do.
I...
Relax, they're quite safe.
Give the man some food.
Can't you see he's famished?
Oh no, I really need to find my
things. I'm running late.
Aurora. Send someone to look
for this man's children.
They're not my children.
-He has lost them.
Will you excuse me for a moment?
Aurora?
That's all right.
Thank you.
Are you a journalist?
No, I...
No, I...
Isn't she great?
I'm writing her biography.
Fascinating material.
Did you know she's half a gypsy?
That's probably where she got
her artistic drive.
Although, she might just
have made that part up.
Well, I really should get going.
Ah.
I'm an artist, but on the whole
a lot of my work has nothing to
do with art.
Look around you. The little,
unimportant things,
those are the most essential.
The trick is to recognise
what is important.
Miss one detail and the whole
concert...
Ruined.
I'm a perfectionist.
I see that you are packing.
Are you moving out?
Moving on, you might say.
Off with a blast.
Making our getaway.
Getaway?
Are you expecting trouble?
Troubles, troubles.
Troubles?
With whom?
-Getting away?
Lord, no. It's going to be
sensational.
The tour of the century.
No use running.
You must taste the rabbit.
It's almost a song.
Eat, for God's sake.
Why don't you stay, darling?
It's his age. My son is a deeply
poetic person.
Come on. Come.
Where are we going?
I really need my things.
Quick,
we have to go.
- What's going on?
Hurry up, you can't stay here.
-What about my things?
You'll have to come back later.
The maestra is going to have her
bath. Come on.
Come on, hurry up.
Come on. Hurry up. Faster.
Hurry up, come on. Faster.
I have missed my appointment.
Hurry up. We haven't got
all day. Get in line.
Get in line, okay? Tempo.
Where's your apron?
Don't just stand here.
Get to it, okay?
-I'm not...
You need to be here.
Come on, come on. You're behind.
-Hurry up, asshole.
They're jealous.
But you can't really blame them.
Most people here work for years
to get a job like yours.
You swiped it just minutes after
you set foot into the kitchen.
Well, I'm not really
looking for a job.
It's obvious Melinda has
an eye on you.
-Who?
The chef's daughter.
No wonder many hard workers
feel a bit sore.
They'll get over it.
Well, I don't think
she likes me.
Well, that proves my point.
She's bound to react like that
when she's really fond
of someone.
She's... she's smitten with you.
Anyone can see that.
Well, I really should get going.
Why? This is a good place.
You're doing good
for yourself here.
Maybe you want to be a junior
assistant all your life,
but I'm going places.
I have well-grounded hopes that
they will be promoting me to
spooner soon.
Maybe even next week.
And from there it's a short way
to sorting, then blending...
And finally, if I work hard,
I might even make it to whisking
by the end of next year.
I'm... I'm just passing through.
Early shift
tomorrow. Don't be late.
- Come on in.
- Maybe just one.
Hey. Wake up.
Giddy up, lazybones.
We have to go or we'll be late.
Come on. Yeah, there you go.
Oh dear.
Whose shirt is this?
-Give me a hand here.
Where's my suit?
This is outrageous.
I'm going to call the front desk
and make a complaint.
First my luggage, and now I'm...
What are you doing?
How do you think you lost your
suit in the first place?
Yeah, yeah, yeah. He would have
done the same thing.
Yeah, perfect.
Did you hear that?
It's a springing water pipe
most likely.
There seems to be some trouble
with the water system lately.
There's nothing to worry about.
Time to go.
Shhhh.
Respect.
That is the issue here.
Can you tell me what this is?
It's an egg, sir.
Precisely.
Few people grasp
the significance and potential
in that word.
It's easily underestimated.
But look at it.
A perfect shell
protecting a whole world
of potential within.
It can stay inside
or we can bring it out.
But, oh...
You need vision for that. Hm?
How many years
do you think it took me to
acquire the level of virtuosity
and expertise
I have today?
35 years.
35 years of hard work, heart,
unconditional love and worship.
Yes, worship.
But the fascinating thing is
that I still keep discovering
new ways
to use this unchallenged queen
among ingredients.
Do you understand the importance
of what I'm telling you here?
- Yes.
- Hm-m.
I like you.
You have potential. Oh.
I saw that straight away.
Hey.
What's this?
Oh, the chef wanted me
to read up on eggs.
He gave you these?
-He likes me.
What... What was that?
Did anybody hear that?
It's occupied.
Go away.
Are you him?
What do you mean?
-Is it true what they say?
Are you the liberator?
What?
-There's not much time.
You have me mixed up with
someone else.
I'm just passing through!
I'm not the one that you want.
I'm no one.
Rise and shine.
God, you look a mess.
Come on. Hurry up.
I don't feel good.
What you need,
is some breakfast.
-I need to leave. I...
There, there.
Get it all out, yeah.
Those darn brats. Vandals.
I don't understand
why they're not just thrown out
along with their
good-for-nothing parents. Just
look at it. It's a disgrace.
What does it mean?
You don't take that nonsense
seriously?
-I don't know what it means.
Nasty little pranksters. Remind
me never to have children.
Come on.
How long have you worked here?
-Seven years.
In that time,
how often did you go out?
A couple of times, probably?
I don't remember.
There isn't much time for that
if you're serious about the job.
You know what it's like.
Do you know the way to the exit?
-Which one?
Any exit.
You haven't been out at all,
have you?
Well, of course I have.
What's the importance anyway?
Who cares?
You should be thinking
of more important matters.
Listen, I've been reading a bit
about fermenting eggs lately.
The Chinese are masters on
the subject.
The book is a bit long-winded,
but rewarding nevertheless.
You should read it. It has
opened a whole new perspective
on the egg yolk for me.
I've come to tell you that
I am leaving.
Please call the front desk
and have the manager...
I understand your
impatience. Really, I do.
You suffer from the impatience
of the young.
You don't want to wait.
You want to go places, now.
Not feel constricted or held
down. I understand that.
But you see...
A genuine and natural
talent like yours
must develop slowly.
I firmly believe that.
It must grow with time.
Not be pressed, but be allowed
to flower at the right moment,
like a good wine.
What game are you all playing?
What do you want from me?
I'm not special.
I'm not the one you want.
Oh,
but you are special.
Oh, I saw that right away. Hm.
Believe me,
I'm completely ordinary. I'm...
I'm no one.
Kindly show me the way out.
Here's what I'm going to do.
Talent like yours needs
challenges.
I realize that.
So I have decided
to move you to the whisking
department.
No.
Is this what you want?
Please.
What are you doing?
-You can't leave now.
You're crushing an old man's
dream. His very hopes.
We are on the same side, believe
me. Be patient. Have faith.
I have such great hopes for you,
you know.
Please. Oh, please.
Trust me.
Anton.
Do you think I'm stupid?
What?
'What?' You've been planning
this all along.
You're on your way up, and you
don't care who you tread on.
You mean this job?
I... I don't care
about this job.
The chef basically
threw it at me.
Look, if you want,
I'll mention you to the chef.
I don't need your
hand-outs, mister.
Come on.
Where would I be without you?
I'd probably be without any
pants.
We need a drink.
I probably wouldn't have
any clothes on at all.
I wanted to talk.
Have you seen the furniture?
-Yeah, they must be cleaning.
No, no. They're not cleaning.
Listen. I hung up a thread
last night.
I had a theory. At first I
thought it was absurd,
but I kept thinking about it.
It was bothering me.
So I had to test it.
But how? A thread.
And then I wake up
and there it is.
-There's what?
How many people are in this
hotel? We have to warn them.
You're one weird guy
in the morning.
I understand that it's hard
to believe,
but you have to listen.
I will explain.
Can we walk while you
explain it?
I don't want to be late.
-No, no.
In the evening the line was
taut, in the morning it
was slack.
You understand what that means?
I was right.
We don't have time for these
kind of games.
Stop being ridiculous.
No, no.
Look, look, look, look.
Anton.
Look out!
Get out of the way! Move!
What's happening?
-The place is shrinking.
Do you have any idea
of the cause of the problem?
No, I have no idea.
The best thing we can do,
is stay calm and plan ahead.
I think we should divide the
kitchen staff into two groups.
Send the smaller group out to
look for the cause
of the problem
and the rest of us spread out
and search for the exit.
Then we can certainly inform
all the guests as we go
and we can evacuate everyone
in an orderly fashion.
What? Evacuate?
What are you talking about?
Well, the building
is under enormous strain.
Who knows how long it's going to
last. We have to send people out
immediately.
What people?
-The kitchen staff. Everybody.
Have you gone mad?
What time is it?
-A quarter past seven, sir.
We are horribly behind.
Guests are calling in complaints
that their breakfast
hasn't arrived.
You have to admit that breakfast
is not as important as
people's lives.
Less important? The reputation
of this kitchen is at stake.
Our lives might be at stake.
Dead people do not eat
breakfast.
So you are threatening me?
Do you want to take over this
kitchen?
You're not listening to me.
You're not understanding what
I'm saying.
I'm not questioning
your authority.
I still sway the sceptre
around here.
You are nothing without me
behind you!
You're wasting time.
Listen, everybody!
-Don't you dare.
I can't do this on my own.
You're forcing me to do this.
The hotel is shrinking.
I have proof.
You can see it for yourselves.
Look, the measurements are off.
Your routines are different.
You're hitting things,
you're bumping into each other.
You can tell what I'm saying
is true.
We're running out of time!
Together we have a chance!
Why do we have to go?
-Yeah, send the dinner
department.
I've heard enough nonsense.
Back to your posts!
You're going to listen to him
immediately.
He's misleading you!
He's not saying what we need
to do. Wake up.
Together we have a chance!
You're fired, you hear me?
Fired. Get out of my kitchen!
Are your lives worth nothing?
Are your lives worth nothing?
Get this man out of my
kitchen. Now! Get him!
Put me down! Put me down!
Listen. Listen.
You're making a mistake!
Thank you so much, young man.
How very nice to see you again.
I don't know what we would have
done if you hadn't come by.
Are you moving out?
Oh. Lord, no. What a thought.
No, no, no. We are simply
rearranging the furniture.
It no longer fits in the room.
You are that nice young man who
was looking for the reception.
So nice to see you again.
Did you find it, dear?
No.
-Well, that's odd, isn't it?
Don't start that again.
There used to be some talk
of the presence
of the divine here at the hotel.
We French like the mysterious.
-Mm.
Nonsense, of course.
I did mention that we are
French? Hm?
Yes.
sans regrets, sans remords
engage la danse avec moi
la la la
I'm not beat yet!
Hi there, doggy dog. Hi.
Where is the exit?
Yes? Where is the exit?
Show me the exit.
Come on.
You know where the exit is,
you stupid dog.
Hello?
Anybody there?
What do you want?
Who are you?
So you're here.
Mm.
Who put that stuff up in
the hallway?
I'm not the liberator.
Hey. Stop.
Enough!
We have to mark every corridor.
This is very important.
Otherwise we'll be checking
corridors endlessly.
I wish there was a faster way
of doing this,
but as it is, I'm afraid,
this is our... our only chance.
We don't have a lot of time.
Let's hurry.
Yeah! Wooh!
Oh. Hi.
Hey... Wait. Stop.
Stop, stop, put that back.
That's my toothbrush.
How long have you been here?
Where's my food?
Okay...
If you're going to stay here
we must have rules.
If you need food
you must bring your own supply.
And don't touch my
things.
So we're supposed to sit here
and starve while you eat?
You ate my food,
there is no food left.
Found the exit?
No.
No, there's no room,
there's no room.
No, no more people. Don't let
anybody else in. No more people.
Okay. Come on in, come on in.
Be my guest.
You can still come back,
you know.
The chef hasn't been the same
since you left.
Come on.
But don't you say anything
crazy, okay?
We'll pretend everything's fine
and it all never happened.
Pretend nothing happened?
Look around.
I don't know what you mean.
You're all insane.
Is no one interested
in what actually is going on?
What about the truth?
You think you know the truth.
But why is your truth
better than mine?
Answer it!
Not at all. Of course not.
That's most certainly
a mistake, Madam.
Okay, thank you, Madam. Later.
-No, no! Hello, hello?
Who was that?
-The manager.
Who else would it be?
It's her line.
Why would you do that?
I... just...
picked up the phone.
What's wrong with you?
What's wrong with you?
You idiot. You idiot!
What are you shaking
that man for?
It was just a phone call.
You should be happy he picked up
in the first place.
We're not your receptionists.
I was waiting for that call.
-Then you should've stuck
by the phone.
How was he supposed to know?
You might as well
cut all of our heads off.
What's wrong with you? You're an
idiot. Don't... No. Get up!
Get up, you idiot. Get up!
Get up!
I'm... God... I'm okay. I swear
I'm not going to do anything.
It's all right.
It's okay. It's okay.
You know, we didn't need an exit
until you came.
It's my fault now, is it?
-Calling yourself a liberator.
I didn't call myself anything.
I'm not even supposed to
be here.
Some say you're part
of the problem.
-Oh...
That's just great.
That's just...
that's just great.
Hey!
Come here!
Out, out, out, out, out!
Out!
There you are.
See? I knew I was right.
I told you I was right.
You look absolutely awful.
Is much damage done?
Things have been switched
around,
but I think I can repair it.
Sabotaging parasites.
Did you know that among
the ladies of the court
of Louis the XVI
coffee was quite the rage?
They used to gather together in
large numbers,
drink coffee, smoke opium and
let all the canaries
loose. Coffee?
No, no, thank you.
Every minute I stay here, more
of my work is being rubbed out.
Get him!
What is all that noise?
I'm never going to get out
of here. Even if I knew the way
they'd never let me get to
the lobby. Listen to them.
Have another piece
of chocolate cake.
Oh really,
you are such a baby.
It is naive to assume that just
because you came in by way
of the lobby
means that that is also
the way out.
What do you mean?
Just that the way in
is not always the way out.
And vice versa, naturally.
Yeah...
Maybe.
Maybe I overlooked something.
Maybe the exit
is in here.
Oh. No. It's not in there.
Maybe the exit is in here.
No, it isn't!
Maybe the exit is in here.
No!
Maybe it's in here.
Magnificent.
Unspeakable. Hideous.
Is this what you meant?
Is this the way out?
Maybe.
What do you mean, 'maybe'?
You are not going down
that thing.
We have never
seen it before.
- It looks dangerous.
It's like nothing I'd expect.
Come with me.
-We are quite comfortable
where we are.
Thank you.
YELLING You can't stay here,
this is insanity.
Coffee?
Coffee.
Move! Break it down!
What do you want from me?
- It's the oracle.
- Oh, the oracle...
Hail to the liberator!
-Hail.
Can you show me the way out?
What is it you want?
You're tired.
I can feel it.
You can't hold out much longer.
What do you want from me?
The oracle, the oracle.
The oracle, the oracle.
You need to be free, too.
The oracle, the oracle,
the oracle.
The oracle, the oracle...
- Stop. Stop it!
- The oracle.
You're killing it.
You're killing it!
Go away. No!
Get away from there! Get back!
Get back! Get back! No!
- Murderer! Murderer!
- Is this right?
Is this right?
It all seemed
so important at the time.
I can't think of why now.
Miniscule particles,
clotting together,
seeking comfort.
What lies
beyond the universe?
Every human being
is a universe within themselves.
Floating about
in eternal darkness.
Aimless, lonely...
So lonely.
Or maybe it's just me.
Single room? Double room?
I'm alone.
I don't think your dog likes me.
Eh... I have to be here
in the morning.
Eh... It's a caf.
They have live acts.
Do you know it?
-One thing at a time.
Is it far? I have to be there
first thing in the morning.
It's essential.
Come on.
Bed sheets are changed
Monday and Thursday.
If you wish them changed any
other day you will be
charged extra.
There is no TV in the room.
If required,
a TV can be arranged,
but it's also extra charge.
That won't be necessary.
I'm only staying the night.
No animals, no prostitutes,
no unruly, loud or drunken
behaviour.
No smoking, no music,
no running or jumping and
absolutely no pounding on walls.
This is a respectable
establishment.
Come on!
Toilet. The shower is
down the hall.
Mind you, don't give us any
trouble. Good night.
Good night.
Hey.
Are you afraid
of death?
No pain, you know. You mustn't
confuse death with dying.
It's not the same thing.
Not the same thing at all.
You look pale,
my darling.
Don't you think he looks pale?
Monchien. It's French.
You may call me Ruth,
if you like.
She's Sara.
Coffee?
Oh, I hate this.
Lost his head in
the French Revolution.
What are you? A magician?
I know a few tricks.
Nothing special.
I get by if the audience are
a bit drunk.
How delightful. You simply must
show us something.
Do you saw people in half?
Oh...
I have to go.
This is only for this part
of the hallway.
Oh, we're so sorry
we can't be of more help.
We haven't been outside
for years.
Our legs simply
won't take the stairs anymore.
And besides, we have everything
we need here. Don't we?
Don't start.
There's no such thing.
Please. Anything could help.
You could try the oracle.
-Don't mind her.
She's talking gibberish.
Hm?
Do you mean a psychic person?
You know how people talk.
All stuff and nonsense,
I'm sure.
I'm afraid
we cannot be of any help to you.
Oh...
Miss.
Hey!
Hey... Hey!
You're just in time.
We have a new guest.
Eh...
I'm looking for some children.
I think they came through here.
Here's my little entourage. My
leeches. Suck me dry, they do.
I...
Relax, they're quite safe.
Give the man some food.
Can't you see he's famished?
Oh no, I really need to find my
things. I'm running late.
Aurora. Send someone to look
for this man's children.
They're not my children.
-He has lost them.
Will you excuse me for a moment?
Aurora?
That's all right.
Thank you.
Are you a journalist?
No, I...
No, I...
Isn't she great?
I'm writing her biography.
Fascinating material.
Did you know she's half a gypsy?
That's probably where she got
her artistic drive.
Although, she might just
have made that part up.
Well, I really should get going.
Ah.
I'm an artist, but on the whole
a lot of my work has nothing to
do with art.
Look around you. The little,
unimportant things,
those are the most essential.
The trick is to recognise
what is important.
Miss one detail and the whole
concert...
Ruined.
I'm a perfectionist.
I see that you are packing.
Are you moving out?
Moving on, you might say.
Off with a blast.
Making our getaway.
Getaway?
Are you expecting trouble?
Troubles, troubles.
Troubles?
With whom?
-Getting away?
Lord, no. It's going to be
sensational.
The tour of the century.
No use running.
You must taste the rabbit.
It's almost a song.
Eat, for God's sake.
Why don't you stay, darling?
It's his age. My son is a deeply
poetic person.
Come on. Come.
Where are we going?
I really need my things.
Quick,
we have to go.
- What's going on?
Hurry up, you can't stay here.
-What about my things?
You'll have to come back later.
The maestra is going to have her
bath. Come on.
Come on, hurry up.
Come on. Hurry up. Faster.
Hurry up, come on. Faster.
I have missed my appointment.
Hurry up. We haven't got
all day. Get in line.
Get in line, okay? Tempo.
Where's your apron?
Don't just stand here.
Get to it, okay?
-I'm not...
You need to be here.
Come on, come on. You're behind.
-Hurry up, asshole.
They're jealous.
But you can't really blame them.
Most people here work for years
to get a job like yours.
You swiped it just minutes after
you set foot into the kitchen.
Well, I'm not really
looking for a job.
It's obvious Melinda has
an eye on you.
-Who?
The chef's daughter.
No wonder many hard workers
feel a bit sore.
They'll get over it.
Well, I don't think
she likes me.
Well, that proves my point.
She's bound to react like that
when she's really fond
of someone.
She's... she's smitten with you.
Anyone can see that.
Well, I really should get going.
Why? This is a good place.
You're doing good
for yourself here.
Maybe you want to be a junior
assistant all your life,
but I'm going places.
I have well-grounded hopes that
they will be promoting me to
spooner soon.
Maybe even next week.
And from there it's a short way
to sorting, then blending...
And finally, if I work hard,
I might even make it to whisking
by the end of next year.
I'm... I'm just passing through.
Early shift
tomorrow. Don't be late.
- Come on in.
- Maybe just one.
Hey. Wake up.
Giddy up, lazybones.
We have to go or we'll be late.
Come on. Yeah, there you go.
Oh dear.
Whose shirt is this?
-Give me a hand here.
Where's my suit?
This is outrageous.
I'm going to call the front desk
and make a complaint.
First my luggage, and now I'm...
What are you doing?
How do you think you lost your
suit in the first place?
Yeah, yeah, yeah. He would have
done the same thing.
Yeah, perfect.
Did you hear that?
It's a springing water pipe
most likely.
There seems to be some trouble
with the water system lately.
There's nothing to worry about.
Time to go.
Shhhh.
Respect.
That is the issue here.
Can you tell me what this is?
It's an egg, sir.
Precisely.
Few people grasp
the significance and potential
in that word.
It's easily underestimated.
But look at it.
A perfect shell
protecting a whole world
of potential within.
It can stay inside
or we can bring it out.
But, oh...
You need vision for that. Hm?
How many years
do you think it took me to
acquire the level of virtuosity
and expertise
I have today?
35 years.
35 years of hard work, heart,
unconditional love and worship.
Yes, worship.
But the fascinating thing is
that I still keep discovering
new ways
to use this unchallenged queen
among ingredients.
Do you understand the importance
of what I'm telling you here?
- Yes.
- Hm-m.
I like you.
You have potential. Oh.
I saw that straight away.
Hey.
What's this?
Oh, the chef wanted me
to read up on eggs.
He gave you these?
-He likes me.
What... What was that?
Did anybody hear that?
It's occupied.
Go away.
Are you him?
What do you mean?
-Is it true what they say?
Are you the liberator?
What?
-There's not much time.
You have me mixed up with
someone else.
I'm just passing through!
I'm not the one that you want.
I'm no one.
Rise and shine.
God, you look a mess.
Come on. Hurry up.
I don't feel good.
What you need,
is some breakfast.
-I need to leave. I...
There, there.
Get it all out, yeah.
Those darn brats. Vandals.
I don't understand
why they're not just thrown out
along with their
good-for-nothing parents. Just
look at it. It's a disgrace.
What does it mean?
You don't take that nonsense
seriously?
-I don't know what it means.
Nasty little pranksters. Remind
me never to have children.
Come on.
How long have you worked here?
-Seven years.
In that time,
how often did you go out?
A couple of times, probably?
I don't remember.
There isn't much time for that
if you're serious about the job.
You know what it's like.
Do you know the way to the exit?
-Which one?
Any exit.
You haven't been out at all,
have you?
Well, of course I have.
What's the importance anyway?
Who cares?
You should be thinking
of more important matters.
Listen, I've been reading a bit
about fermenting eggs lately.
The Chinese are masters on
the subject.
The book is a bit long-winded,
but rewarding nevertheless.
You should read it. It has
opened a whole new perspective
on the egg yolk for me.
I've come to tell you that
I am leaving.
Please call the front desk
and have the manager...
I understand your
impatience. Really, I do.
You suffer from the impatience
of the young.
You don't want to wait.
You want to go places, now.
Not feel constricted or held
down. I understand that.
But you see...
A genuine and natural
talent like yours
must develop slowly.
I firmly believe that.
It must grow with time.
Not be pressed, but be allowed
to flower at the right moment,
like a good wine.
What game are you all playing?
What do you want from me?
I'm not special.
I'm not the one you want.
Oh,
but you are special.
Oh, I saw that right away. Hm.
Believe me,
I'm completely ordinary. I'm...
I'm no one.
Kindly show me the way out.
Here's what I'm going to do.
Talent like yours needs
challenges.
I realize that.
So I have decided
to move you to the whisking
department.
No.
Is this what you want?
Please.
What are you doing?
-You can't leave now.
You're crushing an old man's
dream. His very hopes.
We are on the same side, believe
me. Be patient. Have faith.
I have such great hopes for you,
you know.
Please. Oh, please.
Trust me.
Anton.
Do you think I'm stupid?
What?
'What?' You've been planning
this all along.
You're on your way up, and you
don't care who you tread on.
You mean this job?
I... I don't care
about this job.
The chef basically
threw it at me.
Look, if you want,
I'll mention you to the chef.
I don't need your
hand-outs, mister.
Come on.
Where would I be without you?
I'd probably be without any
pants.
We need a drink.
I probably wouldn't have
any clothes on at all.
I wanted to talk.
Have you seen the furniture?
-Yeah, they must be cleaning.
No, no. They're not cleaning.
Listen. I hung up a thread
last night.
I had a theory. At first I
thought it was absurd,
but I kept thinking about it.
It was bothering me.
So I had to test it.
But how? A thread.
And then I wake up
and there it is.
-There's what?
How many people are in this
hotel? We have to warn them.
You're one weird guy
in the morning.
I understand that it's hard
to believe,
but you have to listen.
I will explain.
Can we walk while you
explain it?
I don't want to be late.
-No, no.
In the evening the line was
taut, in the morning it
was slack.
You understand what that means?
I was right.
We don't have time for these
kind of games.
Stop being ridiculous.
No, no.
Look, look, look, look.
Anton.
Look out!
Get out of the way! Move!
What's happening?
-The place is shrinking.
Do you have any idea
of the cause of the problem?
No, I have no idea.
The best thing we can do,
is stay calm and plan ahead.
I think we should divide the
kitchen staff into two groups.
Send the smaller group out to
look for the cause
of the problem
and the rest of us spread out
and search for the exit.
Then we can certainly inform
all the guests as we go
and we can evacuate everyone
in an orderly fashion.
What? Evacuate?
What are you talking about?
Well, the building
is under enormous strain.
Who knows how long it's going to
last. We have to send people out
immediately.
What people?
-The kitchen staff. Everybody.
Have you gone mad?
What time is it?
-A quarter past seven, sir.
We are horribly behind.
Guests are calling in complaints
that their breakfast
hasn't arrived.
You have to admit that breakfast
is not as important as
people's lives.
Less important? The reputation
of this kitchen is at stake.
Our lives might be at stake.
Dead people do not eat
breakfast.
So you are threatening me?
Do you want to take over this
kitchen?
You're not listening to me.
You're not understanding what
I'm saying.
I'm not questioning
your authority.
I still sway the sceptre
around here.
You are nothing without me
behind you!
You're wasting time.
Listen, everybody!
-Don't you dare.
I can't do this on my own.
You're forcing me to do this.
The hotel is shrinking.
I have proof.
You can see it for yourselves.
Look, the measurements are off.
Your routines are different.
You're hitting things,
you're bumping into each other.
You can tell what I'm saying
is true.
We're running out of time!
Together we have a chance!
Why do we have to go?
-Yeah, send the dinner
department.
I've heard enough nonsense.
Back to your posts!
You're going to listen to him
immediately.
He's misleading you!
He's not saying what we need
to do. Wake up.
Together we have a chance!
You're fired, you hear me?
Fired. Get out of my kitchen!
Are your lives worth nothing?
Are your lives worth nothing?
Get this man out of my
kitchen. Now! Get him!
Put me down! Put me down!
Listen. Listen.
You're making a mistake!
Thank you so much, young man.
How very nice to see you again.
I don't know what we would have
done if you hadn't come by.
Are you moving out?
Oh. Lord, no. What a thought.
No, no, no. We are simply
rearranging the furniture.
It no longer fits in the room.
You are that nice young man who
was looking for the reception.
So nice to see you again.
Did you find it, dear?
No.
-Well, that's odd, isn't it?
Don't start that again.
There used to be some talk
of the presence
of the divine here at the hotel.
We French like the mysterious.
-Mm.
Nonsense, of course.
I did mention that we are
French? Hm?
Yes.
sans regrets, sans remords
engage la danse avec moi
la la la
I'm not beat yet!
Hi there, doggy dog. Hi.
Where is the exit?
Yes? Where is the exit?
Show me the exit.
Come on.
You know where the exit is,
you stupid dog.
Hello?
Anybody there?
What do you want?
Who are you?
So you're here.
Mm.
Who put that stuff up in
the hallway?
I'm not the liberator.
Hey. Stop.
Enough!
We have to mark every corridor.
This is very important.
Otherwise we'll be checking
corridors endlessly.
I wish there was a faster way
of doing this,
but as it is, I'm afraid,
this is our... our only chance.
We don't have a lot of time.
Let's hurry.
Yeah! Wooh!
Oh. Hi.
Hey... Wait. Stop.
Stop, stop, put that back.
That's my toothbrush.
How long have you been here?
Where's my food?
Okay...
If you're going to stay here
we must have rules.
If you need food
you must bring your own supply.
And don't touch my
things.
So we're supposed to sit here
and starve while you eat?
You ate my food,
there is no food left.
Found the exit?
No.
No, there's no room,
there's no room.
No, no more people. Don't let
anybody else in. No more people.
Okay. Come on in, come on in.
Be my guest.
You can still come back,
you know.
The chef hasn't been the same
since you left.
Come on.
But don't you say anything
crazy, okay?
We'll pretend everything's fine
and it all never happened.
Pretend nothing happened?
Look around.
I don't know what you mean.
You're all insane.
Is no one interested
in what actually is going on?
What about the truth?
You think you know the truth.
But why is your truth
better than mine?
Answer it!
Not at all. Of course not.
That's most certainly
a mistake, Madam.
Okay, thank you, Madam. Later.
-No, no! Hello, hello?
Who was that?
-The manager.
Who else would it be?
It's her line.
Why would you do that?
I... just...
picked up the phone.
What's wrong with you?
What's wrong with you?
You idiot. You idiot!
What are you shaking
that man for?
It was just a phone call.
You should be happy he picked up
in the first place.
We're not your receptionists.
I was waiting for that call.
-Then you should've stuck
by the phone.
How was he supposed to know?
You might as well
cut all of our heads off.
What's wrong with you? You're an
idiot. Don't... No. Get up!
Get up, you idiot. Get up!
Get up!
I'm... God... I'm okay. I swear
I'm not going to do anything.
It's all right.
It's okay. It's okay.
You know, we didn't need an exit
until you came.
It's my fault now, is it?
-Calling yourself a liberator.
I didn't call myself anything.
I'm not even supposed to
be here.
Some say you're part
of the problem.
-Oh...
That's just great.
That's just...
that's just great.
Hey!
Come here!
Out, out, out, out, out!
Out!
There you are.
See? I knew I was right.
I told you I was right.
You look absolutely awful.
Is much damage done?
Things have been switched
around,
but I think I can repair it.
Sabotaging parasites.
Did you know that among
the ladies of the court
of Louis the XVI
coffee was quite the rage?
They used to gather together in
large numbers,
drink coffee, smoke opium and
let all the canaries
loose. Coffee?
No, no, thank you.
Every minute I stay here, more
of my work is being rubbed out.
Get him!
What is all that noise?
I'm never going to get out
of here. Even if I knew the way
they'd never let me get to
the lobby. Listen to them.
Have another piece
of chocolate cake.
Oh really,
you are such a baby.
It is naive to assume that just
because you came in by way
of the lobby
means that that is also
the way out.
What do you mean?
Just that the way in
is not always the way out.
And vice versa, naturally.
Yeah...
Maybe.
Maybe I overlooked something.
Maybe the exit
is in here.
Oh. No. It's not in there.
Maybe the exit is in here.
No, it isn't!
Maybe the exit is in here.
No!
Maybe it's in here.
Magnificent.
Unspeakable. Hideous.
Is this what you meant?
Is this the way out?
Maybe.
What do you mean, 'maybe'?
You are not going down
that thing.
We have never
seen it before.
- It looks dangerous.
It's like nothing I'd expect.
Come with me.
-We are quite comfortable
where we are.
Thank you.
YELLING You can't stay here,
this is insanity.
Coffee?
Coffee.
Move! Break it down!
What do you want from me?
- It's the oracle.
- Oh, the oracle...
Hail to the liberator!
-Hail.
Can you show me the way out?
What is it you want?
You're tired.
I can feel it.
You can't hold out much longer.
What do you want from me?
The oracle, the oracle.
The oracle, the oracle.
You need to be free, too.
The oracle, the oracle,
the oracle.
The oracle, the oracle...
- Stop. Stop it!
- The oracle.
You're killing it.
You're killing it!
Go away. No!
Get away from there! Get back!
Get back! Get back! No!
- Murderer! Murderer!
- Is this right?
Is this right?
It all seemed
so important at the time.
I can't think of why now.
Miniscule particles,
clotting together,
seeking comfort.
What lies
beyond the universe?