The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

M. Senechal:
What is it?

Ines:
The guests are here, sir.

M. Senechal:
Tell them we'll be down. Serve them drinks.

Alice Senechal:
They can wait five minutes. Come on.

M. Senechal:
No, no, not here. We can't.

Alice Senechal:
But why?

M. Senechal:
You scream too loud. You know it.

M. Thevenot:
Coming home with me?

Mme. Thevenot:
Yes.

Rafael Acosta:
No, no, wait. Let her stay just two minutes more. I must show her the sursiks.

M. Thevenot:
What?

Rafael Acosta:
The sursiks.

M. Thevenot:
Ah, yes. I'll wait in the car.

Mme. Thevenot:
I'll come right away.

Mme. Thevenot:
What are sursiks?

Rafael Acosta:
I don't know. It doesn't matter. Come quick!

Rafael Acosta:
You're better suited for making love than for making war.

Bishop Dufour:
I'm delighted to meet you. We have an important mission in Bogota.

Rafael Acosta:
Bogota is in Colombia.

Bishop Dufour:
That's right, Colombia. Sorry, I got mixed up. I've never been to Miranda, but I hear it is a magnificent country: the Great Cordillera, the pampas...

Rafael Acosta:
The pampas are in Argentina, monsignor.

Bishop Dufour:
The pampas. Of course. I should've known that. Recently I saw a book on Latin America. There were photos of your ancient pyramids.

Rafael Acosta:
Our pyramids? We have no pyramids in Miranda. Mexico and Guatemala have pyramids. We don't.

Bishop Dufour:
You're sure?

Rafael Acosta:
Absolutely.

Colonel:
Marijuana isn't a drug. Look at what goes on in Vietnam. From the general down to the private, they all smoke.

Mme. Thevenot:
As a result, once a week they bomb their own troops.

Colonel:
If they bomb their own troops, they must have their reasons.

Rafael Acosta:
Finally, if you think about it, the only solution to starvation and poverty is in the hands of the army. You'll realize it in Miranda, when you have to open your pretty thighs to an infantry battalion.

M. Senechal:
Any news from Miranda?

Rafael Acosta:
Yes.

M. Senechal:
The situation?

Rafael Acosta:
Quite calm.

M. Senechal:
And the guerrillas?

Rafael Acosta:
There are a few left. They are a part of our folklore.

Alice Senechal:
You have problems with the students?

Rafael Acosta:
Students are young. They must have some fun.

Mme. Thevenot:
How's your government treating them?

Rafael Acosta:
We are not against the students, but what can you do with a room full of flies? You take a fly-swatter and Bang! Bang!

Colonel:
I didn't know that chivalry still existed in your semi-savage country.

Rafael Acosta:
Sir, you just insulted the Republic of Miranda!

Colonel:
I don't give a damn about the Republic of Miranda!

Rafael Acosta:
And I sh*t on your entire army!