The Trial (1962)
Jeanne Moreau: Marika Burstner
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Quotes
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Joseph K. : I'm sorry.
Miss Burstner : You're sorry, you're sorry, you're sorry. You always keep saying that. Who gives a damn?
Joseph K. : I know. I'm s...
[Joseph K. catches himself and then laughs]
Miss Burstner : What's the big joke?
Joseph K. : I almost said it again. You're right, of course. You're perfectly right.
Miss Burstner : Yeah?
Joseph K. : Nobody gives a damn. I know you don't.
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Miss Burstner : I forgot what I wanted to ask you.
Joseph K. : Maybe it'll come back to you.
Miss Burstner : Nothing ever comes back to me.
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Miss Burstner : What's your problem?
Joseph K. : I'm under arrest.
Miss Burstner : Yeah?
Joseph K. : Unbelievable, isn't it?
Miss Burstner : Well, it happens.
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Miss Burstner : If you're stuck for something to say, try, "Happy birthday".
Joseph K. : Oh, is it your birthday? Is that why you're coming home so much later than usual.?
Miss Burstner : I didn't - I didn't know you kept track of my hours, Mr. ?
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Miss Burstner : You're not getting any funny ideas, are you?
Joseph K. : Of course not.
Miss Burstner : Just because I knocked on your door.
Joseph K. : Well, that's what I mean. You did, didn't you? So why don't you?
Miss Burstner : You're a nice boy, but I'm not in the mood for it. It's been a long, hard night.
Joseph K. : Yes, hasn't it.
Miss Burstner : What do you know about it?
Joseph K. : I was talking about myself.
Miss Burstner : That's what they all do. What else do they ever talk about?
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Miss Burstner : Oh, Jesus, all that lousy national champagne! You know what they make it of?
Joseph K. : No.
Miss Burstner : Neither does anybody else. No switching with the cold tea either. Not tonight. The customer knew all about that one. He kept taking cute little sips out of my glass just to make sure I was getting myself putrefied.
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Miss Burstner : How do you know you're arrested? It isn't something you notice, like bleeding gums.