Speaker A
That was close this time. Did you find out anything? Yes. What really matters in life...
A French actor and a local guide discover the importance of enjoying life's little moments in this heartfelt Estrella Damm 2016 short film.
Key Takeaways
- Life’s true value lies in appreciating small, everyday moments.
- Creative and personal growth often require stepping outside one’s comfort zone.
- Connection with others can help overcome self-doubt and inspire change.
- Patience and openness can lead to unexpected and meaningful experiences.
- Enjoying the present is essential to living a fulfilling life.
What the video covers
- The video features Jean Reno as a French actor struggling to deliver a key line about what really matters in life.
- Due to a filming delay, the actor spends four days with Laia Costa, who acts as his local guide.
- Through shared meals, scuba diving, and conversations, the actor learns to appreciate simple pleasures.
- Laia challenges the actor's initial cynicism and encourages him to live in the moment.
- The actor reads Laia's first short film script, initially dismissing it but gradually opening up.
- The narrative explores themes of self-discovery, enjoying life’s small joys, and overcoming creative blocks.
- The story is set against the backdrop of Mediterranean culture and cuisine.
- The film is directed by Alberto Rodríguez and produced by Estrella Damm in 2016.
- Humor and warmth are used to convey the message about the significance of 'the little things' in life.
- The video ends with the actor delivering the key line successfully, symbolizing his transformation.
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Speaker A
What really matters in life... Cut. Cut! No, no, no. Not again. I already told you.I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.
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I'm not rewriting a single word of the script. I can't say it. It won't come out, I don't believe it.
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He can't say it. He doesn't believe it. That line is the key to the movie. It's been in the script the whole time. I can't take it out.
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It sounds like you got it from a self-help manual. It sounds like you got it...
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Sir, this was the last model. What? The new ones take four days to get here from London.
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Look, Jean Pierre. You've already fired six of them. At this rate... there won't be anyone left.
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Mr. Bertrand. It looks like you are going to have time to make the line yours.
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We have to stop for four days. What? You heard me! You'll have to wait four days to shoot your scene.
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You can't do this, it’s not in the contract! Yes, yes, he can... What are we going to do here for four days?
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Well... I have to go to Paris. Juliette is making a comedy and she's nervous. She needs me.
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What about me? Eat. You love to eat well and the food is incredible here.
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I'll find you the perfect guide. It's only four days, you'll see! The best guide, you'll love it Jean Pierre!
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"Those little things" Hi, I'm Laia, your guide. Nice to meet you. Hi. They told me you don't like compliments, but I have to say I think you're the best French actor of all time.
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A friend of mine makes them. They're delicious. Oh, of course. Because I'm French. I don't like croissants.
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One thing: I can't be with you on Saturday. I have a wedding, I can't stand up my boyfriend.
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We can go to my friend Marta's terrace, they make the best red shrimp in the whole...
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Here? Well, it used to be good. But now it's a little out of date...
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Okay okay... Well, I hope you like it, sir. I'll be in the van if you need me.
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Sit down. I don't like to eat alone. With... you? Did you not hear me?
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Yeah, yeah. I'll go park the van and I'll be right back. I probably shouldn't do this. They told me not to.
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But I'd love for you to read it and give me your opinion. It's my first short film. Well, the script of my first short film.
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A script? Yeah. Just what I need. Great. Um... I'll be right back. I'll have the hake.
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Hake? We should share. We can order different things and try them all, we do that a lot here.
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You order whatever you want. I'll eat my own dish. Okay. Well? Did you like it?
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I told you. Tomorrow I'll pick the restaurant. What really matters in life... Yes. What really matters in life...
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Good morning. No thanks. As you requested, I've prepared a day of scuba diving and then lunch.
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What about my script? Did you have time to read it? Yes. You did? That's great!
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What did you think? Yes, I had time to read it, but I didn't. Where are we having lunch?
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We have a reservation. What really matters in life... Onions, tomatoes… Watch your fingers! How's it going?
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Yeah fine fine. Needs salt. Needs salt? Ha ha ha. Long live the "suquet"! (they laught) What really matters in life... What really matters in life is...
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How was today? Oh, I know, so, so… Why is it so hard for you to have fun? You should live a little.
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I know you're not really like that. I'm not? No. It happens to a lot of people.
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What happens to them? They don't know how to live in the moment. They can't stop thinking about things. Like you.
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How observant of you. You should save that line for your little script. What if I say your script is boring, childish, superficial and totally unnecessary?
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Did you read it? No. And I don't need to. You've lived such a short life, anything you write will be the way I just described: LITTLE.
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I have more important things to do. I'll wait for you in the van. Where's Laia?
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I don't know. What about breakfast? Nobody said anything about breakfast... Take me here. Thank you.
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What are you doing up there, Mr. Bertrand? Come with us! I don't think that's a good idea.
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Of course it is! Come on! You should hear how Laia talks about you! I can imagine...
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She said you're exactly what she thought you'd be like, a great actor and a great person.
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She said that? There you go. Thanks. She really admires you. She says you're the...
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... yeah, the best French actor of all time. No, no. That's not what she said, no.
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Congratulations. He seems like a great guy. He's very lucky. I don't know if I should say this, but I went a little too far last night.
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Yes. Yes, you should. Apology accepted. Thanks for these last few days. They helped me remember that what really matters in life is knowing how to enjoy those little things.
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Those little things. (*) [It's still boring, childish, superficial and totally unnecessary. That's why I'd love to help you with this project.] This can't be! Ha ha!
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That was close this time. Did you find out anything? Yes. That what really matters in life is knowing how to enjoy those little things.
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Sometimes… Incredible, Mr Bertrand. You were fantastic.
Topics:Jean RenoLaia CostaAlberto RodríguezEstrella Dammshort filmlife lessonsappreciationMediterranean cultureself-discoveryenjoying life
