Belladonna of Sadness (1973)
Katsuyuki Itô: Jean
Quotes
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[last lines]
The Lord : Don't think of this as a trade Jeanne. Think of it as a pact between you and I, to find a path to lead the people to happiness! The fertile plot of 100 acres is but a humble sign of my goodwill. Now please tell the scientists how to use that strange flower.
The Lord : What's the matter? 100 acres not enough?
Jean : Jeanne...
The Lord : Well then, how does the village chief sound? We'II even make you nobility! How about it?
Jean : Jeanne, What are you...
The Lord : Fine! Head of nobility! Second only to me! What do you say?
Jeanne : No. I don't need any of that.
The Lord : Wh... What on earth do you want, then?
Jeanne : Everything.
The Lord : What?
Jeanne : The entire world. All of it.
The Lord : Prepare the stake! I want this witch burned at the stake this instant!
Jeanne : [last word of Jeanne before death] Jean...
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Jeanne : Get away!
Jeanne : What do you want from me?
Devil : This is only the Beginning.
[the devil laughing]
Narrator : Indeed, this was only the beginning of Jeanne's suffering. War broke out. War is expensive. But winning meant more land.
The Lord : I'm leaving for the front tomorrow, and this is all you collected?
Jean : Yes... but tomorrow I promise...
The Lord : Fool! It takes more than a few drops to turn a mill! If you don't get all the money in three days, l'II have you hanged!
Jean : But your highness... no one has any more money left!
The Lord : Teach this man to listen to orders. Make is body remember. Chop off his left hand.
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Jeanne : [Jean and Jeanne meet again] It's you...
Jean : Jeanne.
Jeanne : It's been a long time.
Jean : Yeah.
Jeanne : You don't look happy, Jean.
Jean : Jeanne... Is it too late for us? Stop this madness and come live a normal life with me on the farm again.
Jeanne : Jean.
Jean : Please forgive me for what I did. I had no choice.
Jeanne : Don't... I've forgotten about all that.
Jean : Jeanne... Come back with me... to the castle.
Jeanne : The castle?
Jean : His lordship has said he'll forgive your crimes. Not only that, he acknowledges your skills! You help the people get over their suffering. He was in awe of your goodness!
Jeanne : And you believe him, Jean.
Jean : His lordship says he wants to join forces with you. What good is your knowledge about healing herbs and soothing wine without the power of the king so it can reach all the land?
Jean : His lordship could have sent his troops to capture you or kill you. But he doesn't want that! If you give him all your knowledge, he promised we could live quietly on a parcel of land.
Jeanne : And if I refuse?
Jean : You'll be killed, Jeanne! You... and me both! Jeanne, please do as I say! Jeanne!
[Jean and Jeanne they hug and they share their last kiss]
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[first lines]
Narrator : May they live happily ever after. But our story is just beginning.
The Priest : Your Highness, today your loyal subjects Jean and Jeanne were joined in holy matrimony. Honoring tradition, Jean has come to make an offering to show his gratitude.
Jean : Your Highness, please accept this money in exchange for Jeanne's hand. We sold our milk cow to get it.
The Lord : How many milk cows?
Jean : One. We have only the cow.
The Lord : Ten cows.
Guard : Your Highness is ordering you to pay ten cows in tax!
Jean : What? I beg you... We're too poor to pay ten cows.
Jeanne : Your ladyship, have pity!
The Lord's Mistress : Is this child chaste?
Jean's Dad : I vow on my soul that it was a pure marriage. Jeanne has never done anything unseemly.
Jean's Mom : Earnest and hard working, the pride and joy of our village.
The Lord's Mistress : Child, do you love this man?
Jeanne : Yes, your ladyship!
The Lord's Mistress : And your her?
Jean : Yes!
The Lord's Mistress : Listen everyone, after Milord has had his turn, you're all entitled to this offering!
[the aristocrats they take out Jean from the castle]
