Secrets of a French Maid (1980) Movie Script

The nieces of Mrs. Colonel
Jean could have
be a fashion designer
but instead she chose the profession
which since ancient times
was born from the depths of
obscure shame.
With the exception of the rural part of
Normandy.
An honorable man that colonel of
Grandville
could not have conceived
marriage to Miss Jean
He considered that he had compromised for
that he stayed overnight in that house.
But you could never have predicted
how his life would be
transformed by this incident.
Besides, it wouldn't even
prevent gossip
with which they finally have it
constrained in the small town.
Since Jean is now a widow
and a bit far from the age of marriage
the two young nieces
Julie and Florence,
came to stay with her.
She treated them like friends but
also kept some distance.
These young ladies
are not as rural as she
and they don't even have her life
experience, in love.
They both have a with
a completely different approach.
Good morning, catwalks!
Oh, how boring I am!
Breakfast is ready, Baptiste.
2. 3
Wonderful, Miss Nana.
Did you sleep well?
- Yes, but I was alone.
"It's going to be different at night."
"Stop talking so loud."
- Come on, you know you like it.
That's right ...
Your coffee will cool down.
Good...
Don't you want coffee?
I want this and a few other things.
- Do you like that?
- That's how it goes!
- Well...
"You won't be alone at night."
You can put leftovers.
Yes, we will
dirty work together.
Florence, wake up!
Aunt Jean is upset.
- I do not care!
"It'll be ten o'clock soon."
And what if?
Come on, finish!
Miss Ninette,
I brought the vegetables.
He's still sleeping. Well...
- My darling!
- Dear!
- It was time!
- What happened to you?
- Come here!
- How do you want ...
That's how the colonel to do it.
I remember all the pleasant memories
and happy times that I shared.
Excuse me, ma'am for
that I interrupt your fun,
but I'm a gentleman and a friend.
A lady as beautiful as you
She should not have fun alone.
- I offer my services.
"You are very kind, sir."
- Thank you very much.
"The pleasure is mine alone, ma'am."
- You are very talented.
- You like?
Yes, it's wonderful!
I like it a lot.
I find it wonderful too.
Julie ...
You are so hot!
Come on...
- Julie, you're so beautiful.
"Are you serious?"
- Don't stop, come on!
- Yes Yes...
Finish right away!
There are men for that.
Yes, aunt, that's right.
Easy to say ...
Especially for girls like us.
Who would be interested in a man
with heart disease?
Come on, let's continue our game.
- I think I hit the nail on the head!
- I think you're right.
I'm not sure what they want to,
but they have to receive!
That's a good idea.
- Hey, girls!
- Yes?
- Let's go, Jack!
- All right...
Hey, wait, come back here!
Let's go after them.
You take the blonde, okay?
- Let's go upstairs.
- Yes, in the fan ...
What are those bad girls doing?
We are fools
running after them!
- Come on, Jack, that's enough for me.
- It has to be somewhere.
- They didn't even look good.
"What does it matter in the dark?"
"She was too fat for me anyway."
- And the other one was too weak.
Come on, Jack, they were just laughing at us.
Too bad they gave up!
What do you mean?
- We're too good for these peasants.
"I bet they were virgins."
Who said I'm a virgin?
What a sense of humor you can have!
Let's go to the forest, this is the
place of Aunt Jean's favorite walk.
No problem,
we could meet her.
And what if?
Maybe we should leave the horses and
let's start looking for men.
It's a shame we don't
deviate a little from the road.
- We could surprise them.
- I could if I wanted to.
And is he really a forest inspector?
I'm going to introduce Aunt Jean,
to throw them into the fire of battle.
A forest inspector is
almost like a colonel.
How did you get your hands on it?
When my aunt's friend came out
out of the room for a while
I cast one of my eyes at him...
- "You are the man of my dreams".
- Did he believe you?
- Of course he did.
- Lucky for you!
I'm telling you, I hung up on him
like a fish out of water.
"And now you're holding him."
- He wanted her!
Don't make them wait
too much, Florence.
Just as long as I enjoy it.
"Is he really that young and handsome?"
- Oh yes!
- Maybe a little provincial.
- Does he have any fortune?
That's not the kind of thing
to ask.
As long as he's sexy,
I don't care about his money.
We'll find out soon enough.
- Isn't that right?
- Think about it.
I could go visit him today.
- You're only bothering me!
- Don't worry, I'll be good.
A poor orphan girl like me must
think about her future.
- And that's exactly what I do.
- You are perfectly right.
Look, the horses have become impatient.
Say hello to me.
It will be a great pleasure for me.
I'm curious what will happen
when he sees me.
At least my inspector
is better than others.
You don't have to say anything to Aunt Jean.
It's a surprise.
- Goodbye.
- Goodbye...
You are a beautiful mare Diana.
The colonel would be proud to have
a mare like you in the stable.
- Who's there?
- It's me, Julie.
Calm down, Diana.
Hi, Eric!
"Do you want to see it for yourself?"
- Do you really have to?
- That's why I'm here.
"But there's no need."
But you're not going to keep your cap on
head, are you?
It's awesome...
A long blond hair like yours
should not be kept covered.
- Now you're flattering me.
- It's not my style, miss.
I waited a long time for
a chance to talk to you.
And now I'm going to tell you what I think.
First, miss
you should take off that tunic,
which covers all the good parts.
And now you should
take off your shirt.
I guess I'm not distinguished enough
so I can give you a helping hand.
You're completely crazy, Eric.
Maybe I am, but I don't
ever expected such a thing.
I am not a man of delicate words.
But I know what to do
when the opportunity arises.
Now it's your turn to show me something,
or is it just about you?
What a wonderful wine!
They come from vineyards in the south of France.
An aristocratic wine
of great nobility.
A true and loyal friend.
I will appreciate them for
the rest of my days.
The two of us will grow old together.
A noble wine is the best
friend that a man can have.
- Florence!
- Simon!
I'm so glad to see you,
what a pleasant surprise.
- I'll bring some wine to celebrate.
- Yes, what a good idea.
- I'm so thirsty and my mouth is dry.
- Make yourself at home.
Aunt Jean doesn't have to
to know that I came here.
She is a proponent of celibacy.
"Young ladies must refrain."
- Don't worry.
It's time to get to know each other
with Aunt Jean.
Probably not so much
puritanical as you think.
She is a respectable widow.
You can't learn too much from a widow.
After all...
They don't have to defend their virtue.
In your case, things are different,
you have so much to lose.
Do you want to take off my boots, darling?
My dear, you should
remember that you are no longer a child.
But I remember, darling.
"And I'm a man by nature."
- I can see that.
Then you understand.
Did I have a clear position?
Yes I think so.
- But what are you doing?
- Why are you so worried?
- Who I?
- I thought you were a man.
- I am, but you should get married.
- Exactly!
It's time we start
too know better. Intimately ...
After all
You have to see what you will get.
That's right, now I'm going to show you what he can do
to make a real man.
I'll show you what
he is made a man.
- You make me lose my breath.
- Yes?
Somehow I imagined that
it would be a little more romantic.
Romantic?
Classic is a more appropriate word.
Think of tomorrow as "Adonis."
But I don't want Adonis
but you, Simon.
I want a man,
a real man.
Not a guy who
wrap the feathers like a peacock.
You are so delicate, my dear.
Florence, where are you?
It can't be true!
She always behaves like a
respectable widow.
Aunt Jean, the guardian of
our virtues.
- Did you have a good time?
- But you?
Oh yes! You from the Simon.
- I found out what the future looks like.
- Did you learn any new moves?
It's better that way.
It was exactly as I expected.
I had some trouble convincing him.
He's not a good speaker,
at least not at first.
And then?
Go on, what happened next?
Tell me too.
You seem a bit restrained.
Or is it an indiscreet question?
I've always been open with you.
two hundred
Or do you like to keep the secret?
Well...
Then I'll have
secrets from you.
Come on, Ajax!
Ajax looks in shape
Extraordinary, isn't it, miss?
Yes, that's Eric.
And the rider is in good shape,
if I may say so.
This is the right woman for you.
He rides like a devil.
He is not afraid of anyone or anything.
That horse is the light of my eyes.
I weaved it in each
day and night.
I'm going back to the stables, Eric.
You can come and weave the horse, if you want.
What should I do
with that, miss?
What this means?
I don't understand what games you play,
a woman in your class ...
When the mares are in heat,
The stallion is always ready for action.
Come in, Inspector,
The lady is coming immediately.
Thanks ...
Oh my goodness!
Miss!
Let me introduce myself,
I'm Simon Canar.
- Please receive these flowers.
- Thank you.
As a symbol of my esteem.
I suppose I'm not the
object of your visit.
I have two charming nieces,
which are very attractive.
To be honest with you,
I came to see Florence.
Very good...
But what are your intentions?
They are very serious.
As her guardian she must
receive some evidence.
You understand me, don't you?
- Sure you do!
- This way, please.
With pleasure, Mrs. de Grandville.
I think you will find my
guarantees satisfying.
I'm sure of that, Inspector.
You will see yourself ...
To the left ...
I'm sure you will prove yourself
a deserving member of the family.
"I'll do my best."
- As soon as possible, I think.
- I'm at your service, ma'am.
- We are an honorable family.
- I'm the honored one.
- Very good...
"So far, you've been doing admirably."
- So far?
There is a risk when someone
gets marries so young.
Don't worry,
I am a man in full force.
You think you are capable
to satisfy a woman's desire?
I don't want anything else
than a chance to prove it to you.
- You have a chance now.
"I am deeply grateful to you, madam."
Wait for me too.
But I have you
I came to see you, ma'am.
What a beautiful day,
Very good for harvests.
- Hello!
- Hello...
I came to ask you
of the state of the harvest.
- Really?
- Why not?
After all
this is more profitable.
Yes, the corn harvest is going well.
I think it will be very good.
It's your money at stake.
But horses must cost a fortune.
- We all have weaknesses, don't we?
- Who can afford it?
- There's enough corn in the barn.
- Yes, if we can sell the crop.
Sure you do...
You can see for yourself how much is left.
After you, ma'am.
- Be careful where you step.
- It's okay, John.
Those shoes aren't
suitable for a place like this.
- I'll take a look.
- Yes, let him go.
Five rows of 1000 each
pounds, make about 500 francs.
Oh, my God, what happened?
Ma'am, are you feeling bad?
Tell me what happened?
The heart beats hard ...
Are you feeling well?
I think you fainted.
I always faint when I am
around a handsome man.
I feel my head spin.
No need to faint
if you find me handsome.
I have the cure for you.
I don't have the opportunity to pick too often
Such a delicate flower.
Such a fragile beauty
requires careful handling.
What a lucky man I am.
I can't tell how happy I am
that you chose me.
- Believe me, that's right.
- Oh, ma'am!
What a beautiful park,
a real delight for the eyes.
Even better, sir, you can rinse
your eyes with my niece Julie.
- Julie?
"What do you think, sir?"
Thank you, generous goddess,
what could a poor mortal say?
Well, you could afford
to paint his portrait.
With pleasure.
You'll excuse me if I say you look
very pretty with that dress.
On the contrary, sir.
Of course I'd rather see your body
in the purest light.
The naked eye is the most
prized tool of an artist's creation.
From this moment on
become my creation.
Every part your body
becomes mine.
Your breasts are my refuge.
And your nest
becomes my hiding place.
Deep and dark ...
But you haven't seen my nest, yet
talk as if you knew her intimately.
Contact with model o
to remain purely spiritual?
I always thought that the artist and
the model must be one and the same,
in the purest sense of the word.
There are certain advantages
in being a poor mortal.
Does your goddess disappoint you in any way?
- No, it's exactly as I hoped.
- Really?
This is very beautiful ...
You are an angel.
I can't tell you how much you inspire me.
Really?
Goddess, take me with you to paradise.
You're just a piece of clay
a tribute to Mother Nature.
My goddess, my model,
my muse ... Venus.
Now you're like clay
in the hands of the artist.
- Fully...
- I can do what I want.
"Mrs. Jean!"
- Eric ...
What a lovely hat.
I haven't seen you around in a while.
I had to change my clothes and
there was no one in the house to help me.
It was very hot today
And I'm afraid a storm is coming.
Here with you
I feel somehow protected.
You don't mind if I keep him company
for a while, do you?
Are you leaving so fast, ma'am?
God, what did I do?
I hope I didn't get in trouble.
Nana ...
"Did you call me, ma'am?"
- Who else could call you?
- Miss?
- I need you.
Undress ...
What did you do all day?
- I was in the garden ...
- With the gardener?
- Yes...
- You set your eyes on Baptiste, didn't you?
You're a little bitch, aren't you?
Gaston, Eric and now Baptiste.
You should control yourself a little more.
When you get married
you can have any fantasy.
Why are you doing all this now?
That's how happy I feel, ma'am.
Do you like me just as much?
Because I'm very attracted to you.
Far too attracted, I'm afraid.
That's why you think you can escape
fairy tale clean of everything.
Who knows?
Maybe you were with the colonel, too.
Never, ma'am!
Maybe you thought it wasn't worth the effort.
"She never thought of me."
- Liar.
"I'm serious, I swear."
- That's another lie.
That is the truth, on my word.
- My little Nana.
- I need your affection, ma'am.
- Why don't you believe me?
- Forgive me ...
- But you always hurt me.
- Stay calm now ...
- Maybe it would be better if I left.
- No, stay with me.
- Help me take a bath.
- Yes Mrs.
If that's what you want.
I want you to stay with me,
always.
Yes Mrs.
We felt good together, didn't we?
I don't know, it's not like it used to be.
We need a man in the house,
Miss.
And what about my freedom, Nana?
It will only bring loneliness.
You cried too much.
Nana, he looks like a real philosopher.
Yet he's right. You're becoming
more and more melancholic.
Do you think I should remarry?
If you were a widow, you would do anything
for a man.
Think about it.
- You understand me.
- Up to a point.
You know, I envy you.
You are so attractive and you were
never enslaved by a man.
You have legs that would
get everyone out of their minds.
- That includes you.
- Sure you do.
- Really?
- They are superb.
Oh, Jeanette!
I've always had one
weakness for men.
- They're always so persuasive.
"You're persuasive, too."
Jean, obviously
you need both.
Variety brings charm to life.
And you don't have to
you change if you get married.
- Come on, let's go upstairs.
- As you wish, my dear.
After all, you have to be careful
not too offend the sensibilities of others.
You know how careful I can be.
Every time I climb these stairs
I feel like a young bride.
Come on, don't tease me anymore ...
This is not the time.
- I've arrived.
- There's no one in my house.
Good...
- You have a visitor, ma'am.
- Not now!
I told him that, but he came in anyway.
He wants to talk to you. It's important.
You can go!
Forgive me, Mrs. Jean.
You couldn't choose a moment
more inappropriate than that.
You could wait until later.
- I'll wait if you want.
- This way, please.
- You can wait here.
- Thank you, ma'am.
I hope I shoot her
when I get married ...
What am I doing there?
- You were?
- Good morning, miss.
I am sorry if I bothered you.
- I have to get a book off the shelf.
"You don't pay attention to me."
"Mrs. Jean asked me to wait here."
- Oh, I see.
- She's very busy.
- Like always.
Where is it?
Here it is ...
You know this book,
" The Education of Kings ?"
The inspector insisted on reading it.
- That's right.
- Sit down.
- Thank you.
- You know Marceau's work.
- I'm afraid not.
Simon says it's true
revelation about the secrets of sex.
But you probably already know them.
What beautiful drawings, aren't they?
I didn't realize they were going
so far back in those days.
- Everything is so explicit.
- More than now.
Once upon a time, they were all
more reserved and more modest.
You could imagine that you are
painted doing something like that with Aunt Jean?
What about you, miss?
It's like Julie and I are here.
I see you're bursting into laughter.
We don't have great books like that
anymore nowadays.
He could teach us all a lesson.
You do not believe?
Ah, John.
I am feeling bad...
John ...
You did this from the bottom of your heart
to defy me.
Now you have to pay.
You don't have to take revenge on me.
You are used to that, you don't mind.
I know you too well.
Oh, Gerard...
What are you looking for in the salon?
You usually sit in the kitchen.
Miss Minet was gone so I
thought of bringing you some fruit, ma'am.
A personal service.
I ask for nothing but
to serve you, madam.
I have the most respect for you,
if you allow me to say that.
Of course you can, Gaston.
I hope that my friendship with
Miss Minet did not bother you
otherwise I will give it up in a moment.
- I assure you of that.
"You got along well."
But please note that
I am always at your service.
- That's kind of you.
- I don't just say that, ma'am.
I'm serious.
Maybe you can share something with me
from your sincerity?
Ma'am I'm ready to see you prove
it any way you want.
There's no rush,
it's just a way of talking.
I'm a man of my word.
And I'm always ready
if you want to take part in the action.
Don't get me wrong, Gaston.
- Don't get me wrong.
- Everything is pretty clear.
Here, Mrs. Jean?
Now show me how honest you can be.
Bring some dessert to the countess.
She's not here to give it to me and
I don't want her to feel left out.
Very well, ma'am.
- For you, ma'am.
- Thank you.
Don't let my child go, stay with me,
I feel a little lonely.
How lovely, you wear garters.
- Call Gaston, Minet.
- Yes Mrs.
But, my dear
you have to control yourself.
You know that you are my pride and joy.
My darling!
The colonel was always there
watching out for Aunt Jean.
- Bravo!
- Let's toast to the happy couple.
Champagne makes me feel sad.
Not me!
Let's open another bottle.
- Let Simon open it.
- That sounds funny.
- Everyone, be careful!
- Bravo!
Another virgin!
- Oh, Gerard!
- What have I done?
- Control yourself!
- I wasn't talking about you.
I think manners matter.
Now that we're engaged,
I have to take the first sip.
This is just the beginning.
And then it will get worse.
- We won't get to that.
- Let's drink for that!
- A toast to the ladies!
- For ladies!
This engagement party
went to my head.
It's time for a speech.
I am very happy to see you
all here together.
My nieces considered
that I'm always too severe with them.
they have to be with them.
And because of my severity
their future happiness is assured.
I protected them
the delicate beings that are.
It was my great pleasure
to find the man of my life.
After a long period of widowhood
a man woke up in
me the ability to love.
Honey, thank you
for your compliments.
I hope to live up to expectations.
And I drink for that!
- Do you want to marry me?
"I thought you would never ask again."
Let's go tell the lady too.
It was a very nice speech, Aunt Jeanette.
Congratulations to both of you.
Ma'am, I wish you all the best.
From now on you will have to defend her
and protect her forever.
A woman must
mature once and for all.
I am ready!
You can come back anytime, if
he does not behave properly.
Don't worry, ma'am.
That's what I'm going to do ...
Gaston, your duty is just beginning.
I'm sure of this.
My little one decided to do that
the miracle to be fulfilled.
You wouldn't dare say that!
"You're right, I can't stand you."
- A ...a ...
- You're a real man.
- That depends on the woman.
Happy marriage!
I know my weaknesses, for sure.
That's it, Simon.
It's absolutely typical.
This is a reason for divorce.
Another illusion shattered! What
happened to the girl I got engaged to?
- You're going to forgive me, aren't you?
- May be...
My daughter will forgive me.
Wait a minute! Didn't he say "maybe"?
Let's go, darling.
But first tell them
everyone forgives me.
- Ok, I forgive you.
- Did you hear?
I was forgiven
and I can't wait to take her to bed.
Sleep well, Florence.
What strange creatures, isn't that right?
- Are we going inside?
- Maybe later.
You always say "maybe".
I have to force you somehow.
Come on...
- We just won't argue.
- No, we're going to make love.
It's time for us to leave, too.
Indeed, my dear.
Everyone is leaving!
With your permission we have some
pressing issues to be resolved.
Good night Jean and easy sleep.
- Let's go.
- Immediately!
She really looks like a goddess.
Good night, Countess.
Why don't the two of us stay together?
I'd love to, Countess.
Let's go to the other room,
for variation.
Come, my dear,
we will play the bride and groom.
They won't notice our lack.
I felt somehow extra anyway.
My dear, you have such an outfit.
Beautiful and some wonderful legs.
Is awesome...
It's so nice to have a house
just for us, John.
- Only you and me.
- Now you have a man.
I will satisfy your every wish.
- Yes, John.
- You can count on that.
How beautiful!
So far in my life
there was a continual denial.
A small part of that treatment
you will have it from now on.
They always pressed me!
I only gave up after a heroic struggle.
- Let's go to bed.
- Colonel's favorite words.
Maybe the rest of the story
has to be different.
I'm sure of it.
Help me forget him, John.
I will do my best.
"Let's drink to this promise."
- Let's drink for ourselves.
The past is buried.
You are no longer the colonel's wife.
Let's go to bed.
You are so beautiful in that dress.
I can barely control myself.
Not here John,
We will be bothered!
- But they all left.
- Let's go to bed.
What do you think?
What did I say?
I can do whatever I want.
- As for us ...
- Come here!
- I'll get this for you.
- No, I'll do it.
Then I'll get this out of me.
I can not believe this moment has come.
He came!
Now that he's come,
I don't want anything to change.
I'm not too sure about that.
"That's why you kept your dress."
- Yes!
- It's more beautiful like that.
- Yes...
John ...
John!
My little Nana.
So wild!
- Let me kiss your breasts.
- Yes...
Do you like women now, Nana?
Do you like what you see?
Private, Eric ...
Eric, three is too many.
Eric!
How eager he is.
Be careful, be careful.
She's a lady after all.
Eric!
I can't stand it anymore ...
Made her so happy.
Thanks!
"How can I reward you?"
- That's easy.
- Not!
- Oh yes!
Oh no...