"Can they manage without me ?" "He can't take care of the kids" "Don't worry." "Think of yourself." "Two weeks will go quickly" "Will you help your mom ?" "...whose onset she can't remember" "Microscopic haematuria show up in the tests..." "What's the count ?" "Three million." "An extra-uterine pregnancy" "How was the movie ?" "Great." "Thanks for the tip." "Her general health is good..." "You'll get used to it..." "One gets used to everything." "She clung to life so old and emaciated so crazed look in her eyes" "I tried imagining her as a girl." "As a kid I thought old people had allways been old." "That they were born old and lived forever" "I'd like to die like that." "Quickly." "Heart stoppage." "Poof !" "...right in the middle of a fitting." "What a dream !" "Mother dear, we're both crazy !" "You never wear the dress I made you." "Don't you like it ?" "It's too long to wear to work." "Madame Curie wore long skirts." "And still managed to discover radium." "Ok, I'll will wear you dress." "Have you heard from Jacques ?" "Yes, he'll be home on leave in a week." "Tell him I'll fix his favorite chicken and shrimp dinner." "Present arms !" "Eyes on the flag." "Chins up !" "Stand perfectly still." "That's belt not a jockstrap." "Not too bad." "Let's hear you slap those rifles." "Once more, for Berger." "Quiet, Berger." "Not bad." "Now, a little walk." "Forward march !" "Dig in those heels." "You're not a chorus girls." "Legas, you march like a fag." "Miss me ?" "Now and then." "Don't let time slip away..." "You alone are the tree of life..." "Your fate...." "Your hope...." "Don't put you faith in time..." "You're my never again and my forever...." "I'm reborn in you..." "forever and again..." "I'm off-key !" "I'm reborn in you, forever and again." "I'm better at songs like: "If your balls hang-high, then show them..." ""If your balls hang high, then show them dumdedum."" "Subtle, the barracs humor !" "You'd better get used to it." "We're real macho in the Army." "Kidding aside...the idiocy is scary." "Dangerous idiocy." "It'll make a man of you." "Oh yeah ?" "What am I now ?" "You're saving I'm not a man ?" "If I get posted near Paris, will you come along ?" "I'll follow you anywhere." "Darkest Africa or Paris." "Is Paris likely ?" "Not likely, but there's no harm in dreaming." "You should dream about me." "I only dream about barracks." "Now if you wore a uniform..." "A had a fine moustache.." "I'd love you, Captain, Sir." "The insect lands on a petal just like a runway." "It seeks the nectar deep inside in the flower." "As it goes through this narrow passage it rubs against the reproductive organs and little pouches of pollen stick on its head." "Then the insect carries the pollen to another flower..." "It's well organized." "Some orchids do amazing things to attract insects." "They take on the markings..." "coloring...of female insects even the smell." "Too bad you stopped studying Botany." "You'd inspire students." "Perhaps it was a mistake..." "When delphine was born things became complicated..." "Julien was finishing his studies So I sacrificed mine." "I may still do it." "Return to school ?" "Maybe...some day." "I'd like to." "I like working at the abbey..." "But I prefer to study buttercups." "Moving to Paris is fine with me." "But it means joining a new outfit to work on sophisticated electronic equipment." "Helping the arms race... makes me sick." "Anyone working in electronics must face the problem eventually." "Many people work in armaments without knowing it." "Steel goes into pots and pans and tanks." "You think you're making cook-ware but you're really making tanks." "Where do you draw the line ?" "Stop dreaming." "Even household appliances like... vacuum-cleaners need ever more energy meaning nuclear power." "You guys talking fashions as usual ?" "You wouldn't understand." "All you know is politics." "Know what Nicole said ?" "That I'd have been a great Botany teacher and I was dumb to quit school for you." "That's not what I said." "You've got it all wrong." "When we met you were a mousy student with dull hair" "Dirty liar !" "I always had incredibly healthy hair." "I said to myself:" ""That poor girl needs help."" "So I married you." "And before long... you blossomed into a ravishing beauty." "A touching story." "No ?" "No." "Actually when we met I was already enchanting and you were going nowhere !" "I remember !" "What nonsense !" "You're dreaming." "You'll be gorgeous when we're married." "Me ?" "Marry and buck private ?" "Don't even mention the Army." "My soldier boy !" "Enough." "May I ?" "Just to make them jealous." "She's some knock-out." "Fabulous." "She's leaving." "Where are you heading, sweetie ?" "You never make it on that wrack..." "Need a push ?" "A little push in the ass ?" "Some beauty." "Did you see her ass ?" "Are you going anywhere special ?" "Isn't it boring, being alone ?" "Me and my pals could join you." "Do you feel like it ?" "Come on..." "Be a sport." "She's sulking." "Don't get a little smile ?" "You're not funny." "Leave me alone !" "My pal's a lousy driver." "Are you hurt ?" "You shouldn't be out alone." "Let go !" "Dis you enjoy the ride ?" "How about a little show ?" "A curtain-raiser..." "Come on, honey." "Please..." "Leave me alone..." "How about unveiling your divine figure ?" "Wait...do it with style." "Think of your sisters..." "We don't have any !" "If we did, we'd screw them !" "You're mad !" "You're out of your minds." "No more talk." "Take it off !" "Take it off !" "What did my friend say ?" "Wil you take it off ?" "The blouse...take off your blouse !" "Don't cry angel." "Stay cool." "She's knock-out !" "I'm cold." "Don't worry we'll warm you up." "It isn't all that bad." "May I ?" "Bitch !" "Take your skirt off." "Off with it !" "What an ass !" "...pure poetry." "I'm getting hard as a rock." "Wil you calm down ?" "Will you stop that ?" "Come and get it, folks !" "Stop it !" "We're the nicest guys around." "She act like no one's been there before." "She gets around..." "the little tease." "Slut !" "They start at 12 nowadays." "Soon they'll start in the cradle." "Can't get enough of it, can you ?" "Now show us how you treat your pals." "Keep your mouth shut..." "Got that ?" "Are you hurt ?" "She needs a hospital." "No, I know a doctor." "We'll get the biker later." "Nothing seems broken..." "Lie down." "Cough." "Turn on your side." "Don't tell anyone...please." "I promise." "Why hide it ?" "It's nothing to be ashamed of." "I'm ashamed of myself." "I want to die." "You need a couple of days' rest." "Tomorrow I'll be at the clinic." "There's a bed vacant." "You can have it." "I'm sorry...must examine you completely." "Are you on the pill ?" "I'll be gentle." "Tell me if it hurts." "Relax." "Clubs" "I pass" "I win again." "Here, put your idle hands to work." "Open her up." "Don't spill it." "Next time, do it yourself." "Jerk !" "This is a tough play." "A delicate move." "Where's the beer ?" "Take it easy..." "Whose turn is it ?" "Pay attention to the game !" "Play the dummy." "Don't get nasty." "Who threw the ace ?" "Speed up the game..." "Let him play his own goddam hand." "Listen to this." "He taped it at the zoo." "Play !" "You must have a cock like a mule." "More like tree-trunk." "Assholes !" "You don't know anything" "Go play with your tree-trunk." "I've played..." "It's his turn." "Strange..." "For once I'm the one who's sick." "Pulse is normal." "I see you're in good hands." "I'll be leaving." "So soon ?" "I've got to get back to my rags." "Careful with that bike from now on." "You should wear a helmet." "How was my acting ?" "Perfect..." "Thanks." "I found this for you in an old trunk." "I got it in Turkey, a few years ago." "Didn't I tell you ?" "Julien's real rock-hound." "Here...they fit together." "We went to Turkey with 2 other nuts..." "You're hopeless !" "It's not easy." "The countryside was breathtaking..." "Most beautiful views in the world." "And they were on all fours..." "scratching for rocks for two months." "I'd love a trip like that." "We may go again next year." "You can come along." "That would be great." "I'll ask Jacques on his next leave." "Does he know ?" "I'm afraid of his reaction." "Why ?" "I don't know." "Listen to me...very carefully." "Let's reverse the roles:" "If Jacques was raped by four women, what would you do ?" "I'd kill him...that's certain !" "How are you ?" "What's wrong ?" "Those bastards !" "..." "Swine !" "Why didn't I know sooner ?" "It wouldn't have helped." "Those cowards !" "..." "Vermin !" "Shit..." "But...you were on your bike..." "alone...at night..." "Is it so unusual ?" "How else can I get around ?" "What about my work ?" "This wasn't for work." "I can't stay home because there are rapists !" "I was on my way to Catherine's..." "Not through any jungle !" "I'm going out to cool off..." "I'll be back." "What about me ?" "You...me..." "It's the same." "Nothing's changed." "You know that." "It's not the same." "You can't understand." "No one can." "My woman..." "My love..." "My sweet soul..." "My weepy spaniel..." "My speckled bird..." "My lily-white dove..." "I'm sorry I get so worked up." "What matters is our love." "Where's the patient ?" "It's mine...she's got the flu." "I'm taking care of her myself." "Then I don't have to give her a shot." "I'll go see your mom." "The circus is in town." "I just had to take a look." "The wild animals..." "I can't resist them." "Would you try it on for me so I can check something." "Jacques should see you now !" "How is he ?" "Fair." "The army is no fun." "You make soldiers sound like martyrs, now !" "Step forward." "It toughens them up..." "makes them strong." "To protect us !" "What's the matter ?" "Nothing." "Sorry." "I had no time to tidy up." "Tons of work at the office." "How your husband ?" "Much better, thanks." "Come help mom make dinner." "You won't need me, will you ?" "sorry." "How are you, miss ?" "Fine...and you ?" "Tip-top !" "Can you close the door ?" "..." "There's a draft." "My last shot." "Too bad." "I enjoyed our little sessions." "Turn over." "Easy now..." "I felt that one !" "Usually you have a lighter touch." "At her age she can't even peel potatoes !" "I've shown her how it's no use." "And her toys !" "I give her puppy dolls." "She's not it rested." "She likes football and fighting with boys." "A real tomboy." "I don't like dolls." "How will you learn to take care of your babies ?" "When I'm big I'll drive trains." "That's not a girl's job." "Right, miss ?" "..." "So, won't see you again ?" "This was the last visit." "Well goodbay and thanks." "What is it ?" "What's wrong ?" "I can't go on." "I hate myself." "I feel ugly." "I can't stand being touched." "Nicole, my lovely friend..." "lack at me." "I feel so alone." "I'll never get over it." "Of course you will." "It's only natural...after what you've been through..." "It can't disappear so quickly." "Give yourself a chance." "Come help me with the garden." "You'll feel better." "Hi, there." "Where's your mom ?" "Hi, girls." "How are you ?" "You look upset." "I've had some day." "I helped a 1200 pound paraplegic cow back on it's feet, all by myself." "Then Mrs. Fauré's pigs had an emergency." "They had sunstroke !" "She was furious." "Sunstroke isn't all that serious for pigs, you know." "I need a shower." "This fabric hurts my eyes." "It's pretty, though." "I lied about the accident." "It wan't true..." "I did fall off my bike..." "but I had help..." "I was pushed off." "By whom ?" "I don't know who they are." "What are you saying ?" "They abducted me...four guys..." "I was taken by force, beaten and raped." "Raped ?" "What do you mean ?" "I mean just that." "Raped !" "Screwed, fucked in the ass !" "Bastards !" "It look four of them" "My poor baby." "Calm down." "How can I ?" "All I want is to murder all four of them." "That don't help you." "How could it have happened ?" "What can we do ?" "I never saw them before." "I don't know them." "And Jacques ?" "You told him ?" "Of course." "I had to." "You had to ?" "You know how men are..." "They have their pride." "Sometimes it's best to say nothing." "You think he'd leave me ?" "No." "Telling Jacques was O.K." "But it should end there." "It's really nobody's business." "People talk too much." "We've checked this whole area." "We've got two more hours before Delphine gets out of school." "I'd like to find that shed." "Strange..." "I'm not sure." "I want to anymore." "I've thought it over." "You should do something." "Take legal action." "Against whom ?" "I'll never find them." "How would that help ?" "A matter of principle." "You can't let that happen without reacting." "You can pretend nothing happened." "What can I do ?" "You've got a medical report." "That's evidence." "You file suit against persons unknown." "Maybe." "I'd rather forget it all." "Some women." "They get raped, beaten, exploited...and they cry." "That's life." "I'd rather forget it." "Now it's all my fault." "Absolutelly !" "What's your mom's occupation ?" "Mom does the cooking." "My mom doesn't like cooking." "Which drawing is yours ?" "This one." ""Mom does lots of things at home."" "What does she do ?" "She stay home, she works hard." ""Mom cooks, dad works in an office."" "Sundays she relaxes...but often she does the dishes." ""Dad reads, mom vacuums."" "Are all Sundays like that ?" "Not all, but most of them." "You drew that ?" "That one's mine." "My dad likes to bowl." "I think we all get raped constantly...on all levels... in our social relationships, our work by those in power." "It's not as dumb as it sounds." "Congratulations !" "So ?" "We all get raped ?" "It's one way of looking at it !" "Next to this great universal rape the little rape of Nicole is insignificant !" "That's not what I meant." "I just wanted to lift this discussion off the ground." ""Off the ground" !" "Thanks !" "I don't have a way with words, today." "Have some tomatoes... from the garden." "Make room for me." "Marvelous !" "Do animals rape each other ?" "I was getting to that..." "before you interrupted." "We're all ears, hubby, dear." "I was about to say that animals resemble us in the male-female roles but not in terms of rape." "Sex only takes place when the female is in heat, and with her consent." "And other times the males are only mildly interested in sex or not at all." "Whereas you guys are ready anytime, any place." "The laws of nature !" "So, bulls are less dangerous than men." "Of course." "Bulls don't see cows as sex-objects." "What'll you do if you find these guys ?" "I'm not sure yet." "I know what I would do !" "I'd break their heads..." "One at a time." "Very smart !" "Maybe not." "But I'd fool good." "We can't have you dispensing justice." "Nicole should take legal action." "The cops can do the rest." "No way." "It's their job." "I said:" "No." "We 'll handle it ourselves." "It's nobody, else's business." "Don't get mad." "Take it easy." "I'm not mad !" "but I will be soon !" "We're spending too much time on this." "What's that ?" "The cow as a sex-object ?" "She's stunning." "That's the second one..." "The infection comes from the mother." "Don't feed her for two days." "I'll leave you some medication." "I don't want to cut myself off." "Keeping house can isolate you." "Let's rob a bank." "You're the hostages." "I wanna be a gangster." "Forget it." "You're a teller." "No !" "I wanna do the hold-up." "They won't let me be a gangster." "What, sweetheart ?" "They won't let me be a gangster." "Let's stop for a cigarette." "Let's walk a little." "What's the rush ?" "Sometimes I don't understand you." "I can't stand that any more..." "And I can't stand not making love." "It's been two months." "Is that normal ?" "What is "normal" ?" "There's no prescribed quota." "How about self-control." "That's easier for women than men." "If you say so !" "Without getting too philosophical..." "I want you...is that such imposition ?" "Dummy !" "It'll take time and patience." "Do you prefer living on the ground or in the air ?" "In the air." "Let's follow them." "You were very brave." "Daddy will be proud of you." "A real little man." "Being scared is normal." "Life has worse things in store." "Tell me your name again." "Sylvie Vertot." "O.K...that's it !" "Where does your husband work ?" "In a garage, near St. Martin Square." "Our wedding picture." "Five years ago." "I was furious !" "...there he was...relaxed..." "flirting with a customer ready to do it again." "Exactly." "I can't forget what you said in the car." "I can't pretend it didn't happen." "I should have filed suit." "It's too late now." "It's not." "We can get legal advice." "You still have the medical report ?" "Remember I mentioned meeting a young woman at a dinner-party ?" "She's a lawyer." "She can advice us." "Let's no waste any more time..." "Not just for your sake, for other women,too." "You're right." "I'll ask Jacques on his next leave." "That means another delay..." "You don't need Jacques' permission." "You've got wings...fly !" "I'll beat the shit out of him !" "No, I want all four of them caught." "It happened to me." "You seem to forget that." "OK..." "Settle your own score." "I want to take legal action." "That involves me too...since you'll be my wife..." "I'll look like an asshole." "What are you saying ?" "Your image...your pride..." "that's all you worry about ?" "An asshole and a rape victim !" "The perfect couple !" "OK..." "I'm old fashioned... tormented...a mass of contradictions." "That's what attracted you." "I'm doing it for you and for me." "Try to understand that." "To get us back together." "I can't let those guys go around raping girls like it was their right." "What do you care ?" "Can you change society ?" "What would you do ?" "How would you solve it ?" "Will jail change them ?" "There's no easy answer." "We're trapped on all sides." "What a show-off !" "You're not at the rodeo." "Shit !" "..." "What's so funny ?" "What a hotshot !" "A real Steve McQueen !" "A kid I knew smashed up on his bike and died yesterday." "Little brat whose dad bought him an 850cc." "Couldn't ride worth shit." "What's so funny ?" "I knew him too." "He was bound to crack up." "Get a load of that piece." "She's something !" "I'd love to ream her ass !" "Leave it to cowboy." "She acts as if I didn't exist." "She doesn't listen to me." "You're not giving her much support." "For what ?" "To put four creeps in jail who'll be worse when they get out ?" "We can prevent rape from becoming a national pastime." "By appealing to bourgeois justice ?" "Why not use bourgeois justice to expose filth ?" "..." "That wouldn't make us accomplices." "The laws are made by men, for men." "So we live in a male dominated society !" "That's no excuse." "The four creeps go to jail." "When they get out it's the same old world:" "sex and violence." "We can't wait for the world to change to take action." "Why should we spare rapists ?" "They should be shown their offense is serious." "Will their punishment... really scare those creeps ?" "You think they're all sick freaks." "Many aren't like that." "Any could be a rapist..." "You...me...him." "I think you want to stop this discussion... because it disturbs you." "Not ta all !" "It's for her sake." "Not mine." "She dosn't realize how rough it'll be." "Have it your way." "It was awful." "But now it's over." "No point in insisting." "I think you got raped." "You've read my petition ?" "What ?" "It's in the kitchen." "It says:" ""I'm sick of washing."" "How about getting me a washing-machine ?" "I'm scared of breaking my little woman." "You don't mind If I break my back doing laundry !" "I can't take it any more." "It is a lot of work for those tiny mitts." "Will you be real nice to me ?" "I will, if you will." "Do I get the washing-machine ?" "You know how to handle me." "A beer !" "I got newspapers to deliver." "What about the Zurich airport ?" "Some disgrace." "In the newspaper business you get used to bad news." "Taking hostages is revolting." "Cowards...using innocent bystanders." "Disgusting." "The only way to stop them is the death penalty." "It wouln't stop those guys." "They'd think twice." "No if you cut off their heads !" "Enough politics." "Pour me a martini." "Sure you want to go through with this ?" "It won't be easy." "Cross a criminations investigations, lies even slander." "You might suddenly become the accused..." "Look at this cartoon." ""SHE LED US ON", plead men who raped goat." "Sum it all up." "Not far off !" "I hesitated a long time..." "The legal process scared me." "But now I'm sure." "A silent victim is an accomplice." "I'll see it through." "You're no longer alone." "Our goal is not to jail these men." "But to speak out and break this wall of silence." "It seems like conspiracy of silence..." "It's too disturbing..." "Do you carry burlap ?" "Of course." "Jean-Louis, help this lady." "Where's the burlap ?" "You should know where." "Where is your burlap ?" "He can shove it !" "That's no way to talk !" "What do you mean my burlap..." ""My" burlap fed you and put you through school !" "You heard that, Madame ?" "Without "my" burlap you'd be in a factory." "So get off your high horse !" "Here's the burlap..." "Right under your nose, dummy." "You won't find the price on it." "You're supposed to know the price." "Use your head once in a while." "Our future book-keeper !" "Such a son !" "Why is God punishing me ?" "That boy is a half-wit." "Guess why !" "Because we didn't belt you enough." "That's why !" "It's only just starting." "It'll go on for years." "Questions, investigations, gossip." "I know." "What about your job ?" "Your patients will love it !" "Please, stop." "Jacques is right why spread it around ?" "It's not for the fun of it." "It's no one's business." "You're wrong." "It's eneryone's business." "What good will it do ?" "Jacques is fine young man." "People respect him." "That's important." "The dirt will rub off on you." "I'll get married in white to look cleaner." "Anyway, you won't win." "Why not ?" "That's how it is, how it's always been." "You're not the first nor the last woman to get raped." "Life is violent... and you can't change human nature." "Stop it !" "Things have to change." "Why accept everything ?" "Listen to yourself..." "You're so passive." "I'm ashamed of you." "Then get out !" "You've become tough." "You've changed." "You're all against me." "You don't understand." "We understand things differently." "Name ?" "Sorel." "First name ?" "Nicole." "Age ?" "25." "Occupation ?" "Nurse." "Married ?" "No." "Address ?" "10 Rue Victor Hugo." "Now give me a full statement." "I was on my way to visit friends." "I stopped in a café to buy cigarettes." "Those men were there." "That was your first time in that café ?" "Yes, the first time." "When did you notice them ?" "As I left." "They made some comments." "It happened very fast." "What sort of comments ?" "You know...the usual ones..." "Remember anything specific ?" ""Want a push in the ass ?", things like that." "All four were there ?" "I only saw two." "You're sure the other two weren't there ?" "I only saw two then... but there were people outside." "You're sure they're the men ?" "How could I forget ?" "Here, sign these." ""All's well, great weather, blue skies."" ""Blue skies, great weather, all's well."" ""Great weather, blue skies, all's well."" ""Blue weather, well skies, all's great."" "What talent !" "Shall we eat ?" "Let's kill the bottle !" "I've had enough." "To the Army !" "Captain, Sir." "All good things must end !" "Will you miss it ?" "No." "Now I'm an adult." "Yesterday I was at Yves' office." "His four-year old son looked at the maps and drawings on the walls and said:" ""So that's what life is like !"" ""Is that really life ?"" "I must talk to you." "I'm all ears." "I'd rather be all arms..." "I'm serious." "Go ahead." "I'm taking legal action." "Not that again !" "I thought we were through with that." "We aren't." "It's been 6 months !" "I thought you understood:" "we're together..." "Yes...together..." "But we don't think alike." "You're smart..try to understand..." "That you're right ?" "Don't treat me like an enemy." "I can't reach you." "Where do I fit in ?" "You talk like you're the victim." "You and your humanitarian speeches..." "Always defending the oppressed." "I forbid you to take action." "If you do, I'm through." "Choose me or that filth." "I did." "Last Friday." "You did what ?" "I made a formal complaint to the police." "That's it." "You're on your own." "I'll take you home." "We'd had some grain dust looking fo laughs..." "Tell that to the judge." "We got carried away..." "You're a man.You know..." "It's your mess not mine." "Why only question me ?" "Don't worry." "Your pals are next once you help us find them." "Jean-Louis Garand ?" "That's me." "Police." "Come along." "What do they want with you ?" "I'll be right back." "It's just a formality." "I'll get Dad." "No don't !" "I'll be back." "Come along." "Wait...your coat !" "It'll be all right." "I'll call you tonight." "JUDGE'S CHAMBERS." "Why didn't you file a complaint sooner ?" "At first I wanted to forget the whole thing." "A mistake." "But when I found one of them I made up my mind." "The men say you smiled at them in the café that you indicated consent." "I was abducted beaten and raped." "There was no consent." "It's unwise to be out alone at night on a deserted road." "I can't stay shut in because of rapist !" "I was going to visit friends." "The world is full of violence." "One must remembered that." "And submit to it ?" "No." "But we can't change the world." "Why not ?" "These young men claim it was a game at first for you, too." "Certain attitudes may encourage..." "What attitudes ?" "Women must be very careful." "Sometimes they play with fire." "But I ignored them completly." "The boundary between consent and non-consent is vague." "Even a glance can be misinterpreted." "Your honor." "Who is the accused ?" "They or I ?" "Don't let my questions upset you." "My job is to find out." "I know it's unpleasant, but it's necessary." "I already told the police." "You filed a complaint." "The men are defending themselves." "I'm trying establish the truth." "Now, let's put some order info this." "I'll dictate your statement." "And If it isn't exactly... what you want to say, stop me." "Take this down." ""On Saturday, July 9, 1977 at about 7 PM." ""I was riding my motorcycle..." ""...to the home of my friends Julien and Catherine Buissard..." ""to spend the evening with them..." "Bye." "See you soon." "Seen the X Ray ?" "Shelft need suction." "Alert the intensive care unit..." "And you ?" "How are you doing ?" "Fine." "But it's not easy." "I'm here, if you need help." "WHAT ABOUT ME ?" "Yes...about six o'clock, near the hospital ?" "Ok, I'll be there." "I said to myself:" ""What can you lose ?"" "You were right." "It must be awful for you." "I really don't understand..." "We were so happy together..." "What will happen to us ?" "He'll lose his job, everything..." "All I know is how to raise kids." "Help me." "How can I ?" "Drop the charges." "I can't" "They were wrong...anyone can make a mistake..." "They went too far..." "Didn't you ever ?" "Think of my kids." "If their father goes to jail, you destroy four lives." "I can't reverse the process." "It would be wrong..." "Not only for myself... but for other women." "Other women !" "Big words !" "I'm a woman, too." "Female solidarity !" "You have no permanent injuries..." "no broken bones." "Help me !" "You don't know how it felt..." "it was hell." "You don't understand." "I can't drop the charges." "It's your petty pride !" "Your conceit." "What a production !" "Just 'cause you got screwed !" "It didn't kill you..." "But my life is ruined !" "What'll I tell my kids ?" "You don't give a damn, do you ?" "This is my wife." "Come along, please." "It's quieter here." "Sorry, I don't have much time." "A terrible business !" "But good will can work miracles." "I'm a pragmatist." "I don't shirk my duties." "My husband can solve anything." "Our son behaved like a half-wit." "A thug." "That's how he repays all our sacrifices !" "We gave him everything !" "Forget the past..." "Let's talk about the future." "I hear you're getting married." "Theoretically..." "A young couple, building the little nest..." "It takes money... the house..." "The furniture..." "We'd like you to forgive us... and to accept..." "May I ask...how much is my ass worth ?" "Save your breath..." "I won't drop the charges." "It's your pride..." "It's not pride !" "Getting raped is no accident." "Do I get raped ?" "Listen to me." "The world is one big dung of fornication." "With three billion inhabitants... how many loads get shot off every night ?" "Millions !" "With or without consent." "What's your little rape ?" "A drop in the bucket !" "Let's go." "We'll discuss that later." "All five of you are in the van, heading for the woods." "Why there ?" "You know the ares ?" "My folks own a house nearby." "You reach your destination..." "You drag the young lady in front of the van." "You proceed to remove her clothes." "It was just for kicks..." "She didn't seem to mind !" "That's a lie !" "Girls always do that..." "They're all for it, they lead you on." "Afterwards they say you went too far." "She "led you on"..." "Everything "leds you on."" "If she smiles at you..." "If she doesn't smile at you..." "If she's alone in a café...the way she dresses...it all "leads you on"." "There are unmistakable signals..." "Even if you were "led on"... you're old enough to control yourselves." "You're not barbarians !" "One of you is married, with a family." "And you set the example !" "We made love, that's all..." "Wasn't her first time, either." "Her fiancé has a good deal !" "Don't you dare talk about my private life !" "You seedy little..." "Enough !" "..." "Just answer my questions." "You consider that your behavior was "normal" ?" "Maybe we went a bit far..." "It's hard to stay cool when you're teased." "Rape is a criminal offense." "If rape it was !" "The victim seems in fine shape." "Your remarks are out of order." "True...it didn't kill me..." "I'm sorry." "You still haven't heard from Jacques ?" "It was an ordeal for him, too." "It'll work out, you'll see." "I might have reacted the same way." "We're not as liberated as we think." "He should have stayed." "Is the re-enactment on Wednesday ?" "You want us to come ?" "I'd rather go alone." "I'll manage..." "I'd better !" "Remove their handcuffs." "They made me get out." "I tried to escape, but they caught me." "Were the headlights on ?" "You all agree ?" "Then turn them on." "What happened next ?" "I tried to talk them out of it." "I couldn't." "He led me into the headlights..." "he made me undress." "It was a harmless game." "We all played it." "Show me." "The young lady stood there ?" "She stripped for us." "They forced me to." "You undressed yourself ?" "Yes, I did..." "After they punched and slapped me." "You took off your own skirt !" "You know you forced me to !" "But you turned us on !" "We're only men !" "Who hit you first ?" "Keep moving." "I must speak with someone..." "Make way."