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Shadow Of The Vampire (2000)
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[Clattering, Murmuring] [Man]|Albin, please. [Man]|We'll shoot the scenes|in reverse order... in the unlikely event|that we stop to build|emotionally. The lyricism,|you'd do well to emulate.|Albin, you clear the set. [Man]|Roll camera. And... begin. [Man]|Nice pussy. Nice pussy. Meow. You're very content right now,|aren't you, Ellen ? You live in a nice house. You wear pretty clothes, and you're married|to a kind man who's|promised to love you forever. You have no inkling|of what lives at the bottom|of the flower box. No sense of longing. No notion,|even of death itself. And... end, and print it. Wolf, have we established|pathos ? Perfectly, Herr Doctor.|And in one take. [Clamoring] Very well. Let's get|the film to the lab|immediately. I'll need to see rushes|tomorrow before the train|in the morning. Albin ? Yes, Friedrich.|Hurry and strike|your set. You never hesitate to remind me|it's costing our investors|a fortune daily. Shooting outside the studios|will cost you much more. But such is the price|of genius. Thank God, an end|to this artifice ! Nicely done, Greta. You are developing|in a number of lovely ways. For a moment, I even thought|I saw a premonition|of evil cross your face. It wouldn't surprise me|with all this spooky shit|you've been saying to me. I told you it's important|for the realistic effect. But why do we have to|leave Berlin just now... at the start|of the theater season ? Albin, has your man|arranged the cars ?|Yes, two. Do you have any idea|the parts I've been offered|at long last ? The salaries ?|Will that be enough ? It has to be.|They're the only cars|in the region. Herr Doctor,|you're ignoring me. There was a time|when you didn't ignore me. Greta, why would you possibly|want to act in a play|when you can act in a fiilm ? A theatrical audience|gives me life, while this thing|merely takes it from me. Greta, Ellen is a woman|who discovers... the ultimate expression|of love... in the most exquisite pain|imaginable. Does that sound familiar ? It's a very|demanding role. It is the role|that will make you great|as an actress. Consider it a sacrifiice|for your art. [Murnau] Work quickly,|ladies and gentlemen.|We have a train to catch. Hans. Albin, what did|you give the cat ? - Laudanum.|- Laudanum. It's hard to keep|the damn thing docile|under the lights. Why, did it show ?|It looked|a little pickled. Not as much as Greta. Things seem to be|well in hand here. Friedrich. Friedrich. Friedrich, we have to|talk about the vampire. Not now, Albin.|It's nearly dark. Wrap things up for me|here, will you ? Make sure|the imbecile, Gustav,|does not miss the train. And I'll see you all|in the morning. But what kind of clothes|should I pack for him ? What kind of makeup ?|How tall is he ? Please, tell me, Friedrich. Does anybody know|where he's running off to ? Perhaps he has a woman.|Or a man. We cross the border|into Czechoslovakia|a few hours into our journey. Apparently, Herr Doctor|has already filmed some|of the exteriors there. He has ?|You didn't know ? No.|Strange. Well, you can assume|we'll be filming all of|Jota's scenes there. The scenes between|him and the vampire. I thought Dracula|lived in Transylvania. Uh-uh, strictly speaking,|this is not Dracula. The author's widow|wouldn't sell us|the rights to the novel. So, who's playing|Count Dracula ?|I mean, Orlock. His name is Schreck. Max Schreck. Apparently, he was in|the Reinhardt Company|when Murnau was directing. Schreck. You sure|you have the name right ? - He's a character actor.|- Who told you he was playing|the vampire ? - Herr Doctor told me.|- I never heard of Max Schreck|in the Reinhardt Company. Herr Doctor told me|he was with Stanislavsky|in Moscow. Oh, dear. One of|the Russian school then. As part of his preparation,|he submerges his own|personality... into that of the character|he's playing. That is why|he is not traveling with us. Herr Doctor told me|he went to Czechoslovakia|weeks ago, to absorb the flavour|of the place, I suppose. Herr Doctor|also told me... that when we get there|and start filming, Max Schreck|will only appear to us|in full makeup and costume, as the vampire. Furthermore,|we will only film him... at night. And why wasn't|I told about it ?|I'm the producer. Well, he told me. [ Clamoring ] Tell me|you're not too pretty|to work for me. Yes, sir.|I love the cinema. Friedrich, I just|realized this morning, our financiers, they don't know|what picture you are making. The crew don't know|what picture you're making. The cast don't know|what picture you're making. And now, I don't know|what picture you're making.|Are you happy ? Albin.|I know.|Tell them nothing. [Man]|There he is. Gentlemen, I'm Albin Grau,|producer and art director|oft his picture. Is it true Murnau is filming|Stoker's Dracula ? Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau|is Germany's greatest fiilmmaker, in a class with such masters|as Refice and Eisenstein. At present,|he is supervising|every detail... of this unique|on-location expedition. The major part--|who's going to play ?|Thank you, gentlemen. Will you be filming|in Germany ?|Thank you, gentlemen. [ Hissing, Whistle Blows ] [ Clamoring ] [Murnau]|Our battle, our struggle|is to create art. Our weapon is|the moving picture. Because we have|the moving picture, our paintings|will grow and recede. Our poetry will be shadows|that lengthen and conceal. Our light will play|across living faces... that laugh and agonize. And our music will linger|and finally overwhelm... because it will have|a context... as certain as the grave. We are scientists engaged|in the creation of memory. But our memory|will neither blur,|nor fade. What is this ? It looks like blood. [Horn Honking] Good evening. Herr Doctor, we've been expecting you.|Will you see|to our baggage ? [Murnau]|The wagon train has arrived, [Albin]|And here's the leadmule. Well, what a terrible journey|that was. How long have you|been here ? - Not long.|- Don't tell me we have|a busy schedule tomorrow. Gustav, no exterior shots|at the inn. Some shots in here,|arrival of Hutter's carriage. Welcome. Welcome. Welcome. Welcome. Friedrich, I'd like to plan|for these night scenes. When are they|to be fiilmed ? They will be filmed soon,|Wolf, but they won't require|much planning. But I need extra help|to set up the lights. Surely, you can give me|some notice so l can prepare. Herr Doctor,|where are the extras ? You're looking at them. [ Murmuring ] Doctor, these people|cannot act. They don't need to act.|They need to be. [Rolling Thunder] Wolf? [ Door Creaking ] Herr Mller ? [Animal Howls In Distance] [Man Gasps] Sorry, Wolfgang. [ Floor Creaking ] [Rolling Thunder] [Car Leaving] [ Grunting ] [Murnau] Allright, Hutter,|it's been a fitful night,|but you wake refreshed, eager to continue|your journey to the castle|of the nobleman, who may very well|make your fortune. Wait, Gustav.|What is that beside you ? Yes. Pick it up. It's a book...|about vampires. [Murnau]|Ah ! Yes. Now you remember. It was put there last night|by the superstitious peasants,|the ones who warned you... not to enter|Orlock's castle. The ones who warned you|not even to dare to speak|his name-- Nosferatu-- the unclean,|the undead. Lest you invoke|the creature itself. Very good, Gustav. Herr Doctor.|Albin ? I am sorry,|Herr Doctor, but-- Albin !|Yes, Friedrich. Albin,|a native has wandered|into my frame. Kommen sie, Frulein. Wolf. Wolf ! What is the matter|with everyone ? She will not let us|go on fiilming, unless|we replace the crosses. Am I really being bothered|with this ? Herr Doctor,|I warned you. You should be more concerned|about these things. The crosses are not|for decoration. We will put them back.|They just overwhelm|our composition. Albin, the camera.|Yeah, that light should be|sufficient. We must go. Henrik,|what's the scene number? Uh, 23. Quickly. Yes, Albin, that's fiine.|He'll take care of it. Go in.|Henrik, on either side. You open the door|when I give you the cue. Ready ?|Are we ready ? Yeah, yeah. And roll camera.|Iris in. And... begin. Gustav, you walk in|very slowly. Very slowly, yes. Feel your bag.|Make sure you have|your contracts. You're afraid. Who was the person|who brought you ? You must go|into the castle. The castle calls you. The gates suddenly open. You must go in. That's excellent, Gustav. Go forward. Go forward. And... end. Wolf?|Yeah, it's okay. I'm in charge|of their construction. Who built all this ?|We have an agreement. Albin, Albin,|I sent some local workers|ahead this morning. I'm sorry|I didn't explain to you. Please, there's a generator|in the courtyard, just past|the tree on the right. Get it to work|and replace this camera. We had an agreement!|Yes. Stay here|for a moment. Wolf, your camera's here.|Set it up as quickly|as possible. Yes? Roll camera. Gustav, you move forward|very slowly, heading always|for the tunnel. This is erfect.|Just a darkhole, that has been unexplored,|untouched... for long, long time. And then, one night, something crawls out. Hutter... meet Count Orlock. [Rolling Thunder] Gustav, you must follow him|into the tunnel. Yes. Going in. Make your way down. And... end. Wolf? [ Panting ]|My God ! Wolf?|Yeah, got it. Remarkable. The overture|to our symphony of horrors. Genius, Hutter, genius. He is not from|the Reinhardt Company. Mm. Congratulations,|Gustav. Yes. I was good,|wasn't I ? I saw his face.|His face. Where did you fiind him|really ? In that hole. Gustav, this was|your finest moment. Good, Gustav.|Gentlemen,|let's pack up. Shooting is completed|for the night. That's it ?|We came all the way|for one scene. I would have driven|anywhere at any time|for that look of Gustav's. I would like to|congratulate Herr Schreck|on his extraordinary appearance. For the remainder|of the shoot,|he will be Count Orlock, to himself|and to all of us. Just leave the man alone.|He will be completely|authentic. He's not interested|in our questions or our praise|or our conversations. He's chasing an altogether|different ghost. Friedrich, come quick,|it's Wolf. [ Groaning ] [ Grunts ] [ Chattering ] Is my room ready ? Yes. Nosferatu ! Oh, this is too much. Answer me, Herr Doctor,|is this some stunt|to evoke fear in us ? Henrik,|stop being so theatrical.|You'll wake the whole house. Go on up, Wolf,|and have a brandy. You'll feel better|in the morning. What's happened ? He's ill, obviously.|Take him upstairs, and then go outside|and help Herr Grau|with the camera equipment. Bring the cameras|straight to my room, and prepare for tomorrow. [ Murmuring ] Albin, we need to|clear the table. We'll need the inkwell,|the quill and the contracts. Wolf, I'd like it darker|and smokier. [Wolfgang]|ln which case l thought,|move that lamp to the far side. And you, spread some dust|on the floor. [ Schreck Grunting ] [Murnau]|Ah ! There you are. [ Laughing ] It's incredible, no ? I wish you could all|see your faces. Ladies and gentlemen,|this is Max Schreck, who will be portraying|our vampire, Count Orlock. As you no doubt have heard,|Max's methods are somewhat... unconventional,|but I am sure... you will come to respect|his artistry in this matter. Now. Yes, places,|everybody. May I have the chair,|please ? Quickly. Count Orlock,|you will sit here|at the head of the table. Please. Very good. In this scene, the count|is reading the papers|you brought him. And you are about to make|a considerable amount of money. - No ! No makeup !|- [ Speaking German ] Forgive me. Albin, clear the set.|[Speaking German] [Albin]|Okay.|[ Snorts ] [Murnau]|Count, you're reading|your documents. That's it.|It isn't right. Well, try acting it,|for God's sake.|What should it say ? It's meant to be a contract. A realestate contract. - I'd like some makeup.|- Well, you don't get any. Allright.|Are we ready to begin ?|[ Snorts ] Elke, the phonograph. [ Record Scratching ] Ruhe, bitte. Iris in. And... concentrate. Begin. Allright, Orlock, very good.|You're reading your papers. Read your papers|very intensely. After all, how often is it|that you get correspondence|from the living ? No, don't look up.|Concentrate on your papers. Not that you actually|care about the details|of the contract. All you're interested in|are all those juicy throats|waiting for you... the moment|you get to Germany. Now, Hutter, even though|it may repel you, creep in, creep in. Let us see the expectation|on your face. You are about to make|the biggest sale ofyour life. Point out a few details|of the contract. Yes. Tell him that's--|that's particularly|benefiicial to you. Reach into your bag. This will seal the deal,|and something falls out. Count, what is it,|on your left,|on the table ? lt'sa locket. This is Greta Schroeder. No, you don't know her.|He's supposed to|ask who it is. Oh. No. End. Jesus, Max !|Henrik, can you|explain to him... his motivation ? All right. Count, think about this. What is it that inspires... the most longing in you, that is most desirable,|and yet, most unattainable ? The light ofthe sun. That is the emotion.|Use it. Nosferatu,|you read your papers.|Ruhe, bitte. Who is this woman ? Ellen, my wife. She has|a beautiful bosom. -Jeez !|- Gustav, just snatch it|back from him. Yes, go on.|And, vampire,|you sign the papers. T- Take your quills.|Sign the papers. Yes, go on. I understand...|we are going to be neighbors. Very nice addition,|Count, yes. And, Hutter, how does|that make you feel? Yes, snatch back|your papers. You're happy to be|his neighbor? And iris out. End. Excellent. Excellent. Give the lip-readers|a thrill. - Wolf, do you have it ?|- Yes, I got it. - Wolf, have you got it ?|- Yes, I said I got it ! Excellent.|Thank you. Do you think Schreck|is allright ? We have|left him up at that castle. He's not in danger. He's a fiine actor,|but all this preparation,|it's... very strange. You think it is strange|enough for him to go so deep|inside his character that-- that he forgets|he's Max Schreck altogether?|God knows I forgot. Schreck's peculiarities|are like lovemaking games. You believe them|when they happen,|but they always stop short... of anybody|being seriously hurt. [Clattering]|[ Grunts ] ''The woods decay. ''The woods decay|and fall. ''The vapors|weep their burthen... to the ground.'' Dinner ? You set|a very mean table. No rats ? [ Moaning ] There was a time... when I fed|from golden chalices. [ Rales ]|But now-- Don't look at me|that way ! In my old age, I feed|the way old men pee. Sometimes all at once. Sometimes drop by drop. I told you... I feed erratically. Often, enormously. [Murnau]|Yes, Max, you may give|the locket to Elke. Now, Gustav, this is a scene|from the previous night. You have met your host.|He has brought you home|to his castle. He is giving you dinner.|You can start eating. Very well. Excellent.|And, Orlock, you're merely|reading your papers... and totally ignoring|your guest. Good.|Wolf, roll camera. And... begin. A thought occurs to you. Look at your host.|Very good, Gustav. Do you think... he might have been the stranger|who drove you to the castle ? You watch.|Is he even human ? How does it feel|to be eating next to him... knowing that you're|spending the night with him|in the castle alone ? You watch him.|Orlock, drop your paper. Look at Gustav. Gustav,|keep watching him. Take your right hand|and reach for the bread knife. Watch him. Breathing. What will happen ? Reach out,|take the loaf of bread... and cut yourself|a slice. Yes, slicing.|Slicing. You're slicing. Toward you.|Toward you. Watching him.|Slicing. Slicing. Watch out.|Slicing. - Watch your... fiinger !|- Aah ! Look, Nosferatu, blood!|Blood! [ Grunting ]|Stop it, Murnau.|I really did cut my hand. Paul, go and check|the generator.|He did that intentionally. Calm down !|I'll see to the light. That knife was sharp|like a razor!|Gustav, remain in character. [ Schreck Growling ]|Jesus Christmas ! - Get this Scheisskopf off me!|- [Woman Screams] [ Straining ] [Murnau]|Schreck! What is the matter|with you ? He's a Stanislavsky lunatic !|That is what is the matter|with him ! I have contracted you in secrecy|and at great expense. You will not damage|this production ! Herr Muller, when will you|have your equipment|functioning properly ? I am tired of your|lack of enthusiasm ! I saw you. Gustav,|bring the girls|to the car. I am not happy !|Gustav, move ! Herr Doctor, the man|is barely breathing. I told you|to fix the generator ! No, leave the equipment|and take the camera. We are done here|for today, Herr Doctor.|Albin ! Help me.|Everybody|to the automobile. Herr Doctor, we're leaving.|Schreck. No. No, he stays. [ Murnau ]|Albin ? [ Raling ]|[ Sighs ] Yes, Friedrich. Do you think Wolf's assistant|can fiinish this fiilm ? Paul ? No.|He hasn't had|enough experience. What about you ? You're the closest we have|to a photographer. [Henrik]|What are you talking about ?|The film ends here. No, Henrik,|this film will go on. Henrik, this fiilm|cannot survive even|the briefest interruption. The financiers|would take control.|They hate your script. Actually, it may be|advantageous... because it makes|the crew very edgy|and I like that. Do you hear what you're saying ?|I can drop Wolf|at a hospital. You're out of|your fucking mind.|You're a fanatic ! Please, don't behave|like children, Henrik ! I'll get a new photographer|and fly him back here|within the week. Henrik, when you wrote|this scenario, you had demons of your own|to work out, did you not ? Now I have mine. Albin,|you're the producer. Keep this company|together. [ Car Engine Starts ] [Ragged Breathing] How dare you ! How dare you destroy|my photographer !|You idiot ! Did I kill...|some of your people,|Murnau ? I can't remember. We have an arrangement ! Don't pretend|you mourn, Herr Doctor.|l know you. Why him, you monster ? Why not the...|script girl ? [ Chuckles ] The script girl... I'll eat her later. No, you will not.|Our bargain-- you agreed|not to hurt my people. Listen to me.|Do you understand ? This requires that|I go back to Berlin... to find another photographer|and to fly him back here. And you! You will|control yourself|while l am away. I don't think...|we need the writer any longer. I don't expect you|to understand this, and I am loathe|to admit it myself, but the writer|is necessary. All my crew|is necessary. Do you understand ? I don't think the ship|is necessary. What ? The ship. The ship. My God, what are you|talking about ? I have a dozen scenes|on the ship. But... I won't sail. Then I will replace you|with a double ! I will do every scene of yours|with a double ! You, you will have no close-ups.|None whatsoever. How dare you speak|to me that way! I have shots !|I am the director ! [ Hisses ] Why didn't you|mention this before ? You want to eat the writer ?|Be my guest. That will leave you|to explain how else|your character... is supposed to|get to Bremen. [ Grunts ] Yes, l will... shoot the scenes|at sea around you. But you will still|have to sail to Helgoland|for your death scene. Or else what ? Or else ? Or else... no Greta. [ Shudders ]|We shoot|her scenes there. [ Grunts ] I'll go to Helgoland, but I won't sail. Helgoland is an island. So ?|So, it can only|be reached by sea. Or air. And if l agree to fly you in, you will leave my people alone. Or else what ? Don't think|I can't harm you. Tell me how|you would harm me, when even I don't know|how I could harm myself. But thy strong hours|indignant worked their wills... and beat me down, and marred and wasted me. And though they|could not end me, left me maimed to dwell... in presence of immortal youth. Immortal age beside|the immortal youth... and all I was in ashes. Albin, what is|the most wondrous thing|you have ever seen ? Eh, I saw ectoplasm once. Ectoplasm ?|What is ectoplasm ? It's the mystical substance|of ghosts. I saw a spiritualist|pull it out of his mouth|in Italy. What did it look like ? Seaweed. ls that what we|look like when we die ?|[Albin] l hope not. What was for you... the most wondrous thing|you ever saw ? I once saw|Greta Schroeder naked. No.|Yes. [Albin]|That beats ectoplasm. Jesus, Max. You scared me|to death. How long have|you been listening ? [Henrik] We've been|looking all over theplace|for your coffin. Maybe it isn't|his resting place. Didn't we have something|to say to him ? Max ? The great|Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau... went to Berlin to fiind|a new photographer. Wolf is probably dead.|So you can take|your funny ears off. Alb, please.|The man is an artist. Ask him some|vampire questions. [Albin]|When did you become a vampire ? I can't recall. Where were you born--|were you born ? I can't remember. [ Laughing ]|It's not funny anymore. Come on, Count Dracula|wouldn't say|he couldn't remember. I read that book.|Murnau gave it to me. Well, now this|is a golden opportunity.|Speaking as a vampire, what do you make|of the book's|technical merits ? It made me sad. [Albin]|Why sad? Because Dracula|had no servants. I think you missed|the point of the book,|Count Orlock. Dracula hasn't had servants|in 400 years, and then a man|comes to his ancestral home, and he must convince him|that he-- that he is like the man. He has to feed him, when he himself|hasn't eaten food|in centuries. Can he even remember|how to buy bread ? How to select|cheese and wine ? And then he remembers|the rest of it. How to prepare a meal,|how to make a bed. He remembers|his first glory, his armies,|his retainers, and what|he is reduced to. The loneliest part|of the book comes... when the man accidentally... sees Dracula|setting his table. But if you're so lonely, why don't you|make more vampires ? I can't. I'm too old. Although, I seem to remember|I was never able to. Then how did you|become a vampire ? - It was woman.|- Now we're getting|somewhere. [ Snarls ] Schreck,|the German theater... needs you. We were together|in the night,|and then she left me. At first, I had a painting|of her in wood, then I had a relief|of her in marble, and then,|I had a picture of her... in my mind. But now, I no longer|even have that. What was I saying ? This Schnapps they make|in these parts. I haven't tasted it in-- Take it easy there,|old boy. Henrik, what an actor. Yeah. Dedication. Herr Schreck. Herr Doctor ! Herr Doctor ! You wanted reality,|Herr Doctor, here it is. Well, I'm not a doctor,|but I have dabbled|in pharmaceuticals. You're the new cameraman ?|Ja. Paul is setting up|to shoot it now.|Good. Art can never move|as fast as life, huh ?|Ah, sure it can. So, what's the lens ?|It's 35 millimeters,|sir. Not my ideal weapon of choice,|but I suppose it will do. Are you loaded ?|Yes, sir. Good, so am I. Move the camera|ten centimeters to the right, and I'll contrive|a possible two-shot,|but wait for my signal. [ Chattering ] [ Yelling In German ] Did you get the shot ?|Yes, sir. And the gate is clean ?|The gate's clean, sir. [ Shouting In German ]|[Baby Crying] I hadn't time to properly|prepare the shot. What I should have done|was film the thing|in slow motion. It would have been|incredibly moving. What's that, sir,|slow motion ? Well, I run the film|through the camera too fast, then when it's projected|at normal speed, things appear to be|unnaturally slow. Gives everything|a kind of resonance. It's a shame you won't have|the chance to demonstrate... your more esoteric skills|on my production. I'm Albin Grau,|the producer. ''And at dawn,|Hutter tried to fathom|the horrors of his nights.'' Excellent.|Fritz, roll camera. Iris in. Begin. And end.|Excellent, Gustav. Extraordinary discipline|in the face of ridicule. Fritz ? Yes, well, that's his|performance style. Yes, I'd like to move in|for another angle... on the crypt,|please, quickly. Mark the shot|with some chalk. Well, I am exhausted now,|and I'm hungry as well. You will get a nice hot meal|in Wismar, right after|we're done with the ship. And... end. Have you ever|considered acting ? No, really. You have|a very interesting face. Why can't Herr Doctor|film in a studio|like everybody else ? Henry, could you take|my dog for me ?|Choo Choo. Oh, and thank you.|Foo Foo. Wismar--|Is there anything here... that even vaguely|resembles a cabaret ? I mean I'm suffering|for my art, Albin,|believe me. Melodrama. I mean|what's going on here, anyway ? You know, Friedrich tells me|to lock my door at night, and Gustav says|everybody's vanishing. Oh, and you can imagine|what they're saying|in Berlin. Hello, Greta. Hello. You look vaguely familiar.|Where did we meet ? Morocco. Ah, yes, of course.|You brought me treats. Ja, ja. What was|your name again ?|It's-- Shh, shh, shh-- Eh, Fritzie.|[ Laughing ]|Ja, ja. Fritzie. Yes, Fritzie. Fritzie.|Would you care to|join us for a drink ? No, no, no.|We have to prelight|the set. What-- Whatset ?|What the hell|are you talking about ? [Henrik] We need you|to see the sets with us|tonight, Fritzie. Well, give me back|my dogs then. Here. Thank you, yes. Left all alone as usual. Come here, Foo Foo. She's here,|isn't she ? The glorious child. No.|I want to see|her now. No. I won't act for you again|until you bring her to me. You are destroying|everything. My people have to trust me|for you to get what you want. You and I are not|so different. Greta is in|your last scene. That is when|you can have her. After my death scene ?|Yes. Don't expect realism|there, Murnau.|What do you mean ? Don't cheat me, mortal. You will stay away|from her. You will stay away|from my crew. I will fiinish|my picture ! [ Snarls ] This is hardly|your picture any longer. [ Panting ] [ Laughing ] You are ready ?|Yes, I'm ready. Mind your head. This is it. He's in here ?|Yeah. You sure ? Well, that answers|that question. [Fritz]|How did you find this place ? I followed Murnau here. Henrik, I think|you're in the wrong part|of the building. There's probably|a sadistic brothel upstairs. [Dog Barking]|[Woman Screaming] [Woman Laughing] [ Laughing Hysterically ] What's wrong ? It's all right.|Everyone back to bed. Greta, Greta,|what is it ? Greta,|what is it ? [Albin]|Greta, Greta. What's happened, Greta ? Please.|[Fritz] lt's morphine. [Albin] Morphine ? Photography|and pharmaceuticals... by Fritzie,|that's just what I need.|Friedrich knows all about it. [Albin] What do you mean|he knows about it ? He knows all about it. She's fine. Don't worry.|Get some sleep. [ Moaning ] Are you all right there ? This set is not ready. Can we get any|natural light in here ? Fritz, the set is not ready,|and you're talking about|natural light. Please. What's the matter|with you, Albin ? You seem a little|anxious lately. You don't understand.|I'm ruined. I'll never make|another picture again. My reputation, gone,|and you talk about|natural light. Please, Fritz. Don't worry.|It's the same|on every picture. Not on my picture. [ Clanking ] Friedrich, open up ! [Murnau Mumbles] It's me, Albin. Friedrich,|let us in ! [Fritz]|Oh, Jesus. What is it ? It's laudanum.|That's what it is. There is no|Max Schreck. If he's not Max Schreck, who is he ? I don't know. Well, where did|you find him ? In a book. When I was a student, a series of paintings... portraying a long line|of despotic kings... rumored to be vampires, living in Slovakia|for hundreds of years. I had forgotten|all about that, until she gave me|the other book. What other book,|Friedrich ?|Dracula. Then I went to scout|the locations, and there he was, living in|an old monastery. What kind of bargain|did you make with him ? That he would play the part|of an actor... playing the part|of a vampire. Why ? What did you offer him|in return ? Everlasting life. And Greta. Greta ? How could you do this,|Friedrich ? I did it for science. To preserve it|for posterity. Friedrich. Friedrich ! He's gone. Come on. What are we going to do ?|The call|is for 2:00. Albin, listen to me. There's no way|off this island. What about the airplane|I saw ?|No, no. I already checked it. The fuel tanks are empty. Car ? Nope. We're going to have to film|Schreck's scene tonight. You know I don't like|these late shoots, Friedrich. Where is everybody ? Why don't I have|an assistant ? Greta... did you put on this makeup|with a broom ? Stop fussing,|Albin.|You look beautiful. Can I have a cigarette ?|Sure. Where's my script ?|Henrik ? He's indisposed.|What's the matter|with him ? Greta, don't ask|so many questions.|We're busy. Thank you, darling. Why does everybody|look so depressing ? Hey !|Who died ? Jesus,|look at you. Friedrich ? - Herr Doctor ?|- Yes, Greta, what is it ? ''Yes, what is it ?''|What's the shot ? What are we|doing here ? Can you stand for me ? Look at you.|Yes, very well. Now, let us|take her robe. Albin, please. And she'll need|her wooden stake. Also, Greta,|you will be here, lying on the bed. Yes. Good. Now, in this scene, you make the|ultimate sacrifiice|for love, yes ? Yes. You will seduce|the count, and with|your wooden stake, just before you die, you will|dispatch him, yes ? Clear ? Very good. In other words,|all you have to do... is, as they say, relax, and the vampire|will do all the work. You had me leave|rehearsals in Berlin|just to do that ? Hey !|Watch it, handsome. And for your lean-in,|please, Herr Schreck. Thank you. And, Albin,|her shoes, please ? - We must go aboard.|- Friedrich ? Yes ?|I don't wish to|question your authority, but are you sure you know|what you are doing ? Yes, exactly.|Roll camera. And Fritz, ready ?|[Fritz] Higher. [Murnau]|And... iris in.|[ Gasping ] What's happened ?|[ Gasping ]|I saw-- He-- He casts no-- He casts no reflection. Calm down, Greta. I see it.|No, look at him ! Look at him !|Look ! Please, help me.|Help me, please,|Friedrich. We'll give you something|to calm you--|No, don't do that. Oh, Albin,|look at him, please.|Please. No ! No ! [ Mumbling ]|I don't understand what-- lt is the role that will|make you great as an actress. Consider it a sacrifice|for your art. [Murnau]|That's better, now we can|work in peace. I want her now.|No. I need a shot of you|clutching your heart first. My death scene ?|Yes. You must do that for me. Very well. [Murnau]|Roll camera and begin. Yes, Count.|You kneeldown, you'll have your head|on her shoulder, but you're not feeding,|Count. No, you're not|drinking her blood now... because you have been|drinking her blood all night. ln fact,|you can barely move. You are intoxicated... with-- with blood|and desire. Greta, can you hear me ?|[ Mumbles ] Yes ?|Flutter your eyelids. Yes, now, Greta, you start to awaken. Find your stick. Yes, where is it ?|Find your stick. Now, Count,|as she raises the stake,|what do you see ? Yes, yes.|A wooden stake, exactly.|You look at her. Betrayed.|Yes, you turn, you rise, you look around. The sun is coming. You grab your heart|in anguish. Yes, and you start|to die. Yes, you start to die,|alone... in anguish.|Die, you-- you fucking rat bastard, vampirepig,|Schweinehund, shit ! Yes ! Die alone ! Let the weight|of the centuries bend you. And... end ! Fritz ?|Ja, got it. That's enough, Murnau. Hey!|l want her now. Herr Schreck, bitte. Go to hell, Murnau.|Begin ! [ Greta Moaning ] Very good, yes. Now slowly, let's move|the camera around. [ Schreck Snoring ] [ Albin Whispering ] Friedrich, he cut the chain.|We're trapped ! So, you would... break our bargain. You think you know so much,| |923|01:20:25,105 -- 01:20:29,735|but I can still kill you. I can break your necks, drink your blood,|and I can-- You tried to trick me ! It's daybreak, is it ? So what ?|All I need... is to sleep|in darkness. l'll stay here|until dusk. And then only I... will walk out alive. Idiot. Frankly, Count,|I find this composition|unworkable. Could you return|to your original mark, please ? If it's not in frame,|it doesn't exist. [Man Shouting In Distance]|[Banging On Door] [Banging Continues] [Shouting Continues] Then finally,|you must turn... to meet the sun. The death of centuries,|moon chaser, blasphemer, monkey vase of prehistory... finally to Earth,|and finally born. Yes, yes, yes. You take the sun. Albin, could you quickly|collect... the wooden stake|and return it|to its rightful place ? lt is necessary|for the final frame, to remind us|of the inadequacy|of our plans. our contingencies, every missed train,|the failed picnics, every lie to a child. Softly, please. Our work|is nearly complete. Our very own painting|on our very own cave wall. Time will no longer be|a dark spot on our lungs. They will no longer|be able to say, ''You would had to|of been there.'' Because the fact is,|Albin, we were. ls there one among you|who might wearthe mantle|of camera assistant ? Could I possibly|impose on you... to collect the slate|at my feet, and provide me|with an end board ? Turn it. Thank you. I think we have it. |
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