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00:05:15 It's an impressive collection.
00:05:19 Are you sure you want
00:05:21 They're of no use to father, not anymore.
00:05:24 Not since he's been this way.
00:05:26 His library was his whole world.
00:05:29 ...a painful memory.
00:05:30 Unbearably painful.
00:05:34 I understand.
00:05:36 Well,
00:05:38 at a rough preliminary estimate
00:05:42 you have a collection here
00:05:44 - worth around 600,000 dollars.
00:05:47 Yes, worth that about.
00:05:50 I have picked up one or two volumes
00:05:52 that merit special attention.
00:05:54 This "Persiles", for example,
00:05:57 I'd hang on to that.
00:05:59 - It's a good investment.
00:06:02 Very valuable.
00:06:03 As for this "Hypneratomachia di Poliphilo"
00:06:07 by Colonna, Venice, 1545,
00:06:11 I'm sure I can find you a buyer.
00:06:13 But I wouldn't let the rest go
00:06:16 under any circumstances.
00:06:19 It may take a month to sort of place them
00:06:21 so in the meantime
00:06:23 A month?
00:06:24 Yes, a month or two, depends on
00:06:26 more hurry, less money.
00:06:29 - Of course.
00:06:33 I'm sure you wouldn't
00:06:35 but please feel free
00:06:37 aand if you have any questions
00:06:39 Incidentally, this
00:06:43 of "Don Quixote" is quite nice,
00:06:47 Now, I could
00:06:49 take it off your hands
00:06:53 right away.
00:06:57 How much were you thinking of?
00:07:00 Oh, I couldn't go more
00:07:04 Oh, fine.
00:07:14 - You here?
00:07:15 You didn't waste much time.
00:07:16 Listen, there's a small fortune
00:07:19 You're a vulture Corso!
00:07:21 - Who isn't in our business?
00:07:24 For a Quixote by Ybarra? You bet I would.
00:07:26 Unscrupulous!
00:07:29 Happy hunting.
00:07:49 I've just got on the phone
00:07:54 Really? What's his problem?
00:07:58 He said you're a double-dealing
00:08:03 He thought he had that deal sold up.
00:08:07 He should have been quicker
00:08:09 - May I?
00:08:12 And he said your evaluation
00:08:15 And those people coming out in a rash
00:08:18 now they're asking twice
00:08:27 Let's face it.
00:08:28 - You screw it off, that's what it's called.
00:08:31 He also said that you snatched the "Don Qui-"
00:08:40 Ybarra, "Don Quixote", 1780.
00:08:45 All four volumes.
00:08:47 Son of a bitch.
00:08:51 Fantastic, you are the best.
00:08:54 That client of yours, the Swiss, d'ya think
00:08:57 I have Witkin on my ass, I really
00:09:00 Except 10%.
00:09:03 20%. The Swiss is my client.
00:09:06 No deal.
00:09:07 - 15, for my children's sake.
00:09:10 I'm still young, give me time.
00:09:13 Ten.
00:09:53 ...and earlier in 1580, in
00:09:57 by the French Jean Bodin.
00:09:59 Bodin was probably the first
00:10:04 if the term "system" may be
00:10:08 for classifying the contemporary
00:10:11 In Bodin we find one of the first
00:10:16 I quote:
00:10:18 "A witch is a person
00:10:19 who, though cognizant in the laws of God,
00:10:22 endeavours to act thorugh the medium
00:10:26 To assist them in their work,
00:10:30 that is to say creatures
00:10:33 in which supernatural spirits
00:10:37 For those of you, ladies and
00:10:40 into the controvertial
00:10:43 a great deal of
00:10:45 may be found
00:10:48 Nicolas Remis "Demonolatriae libri"
00:10:50 and "Compendium Maleficarum",
00:11:03 I see you were stimulated
00:11:11 Did I snore?
00:11:12 Most nice of you to ask.
00:11:16 Shall we go?
00:11:26 - Don't you sleep nice?
00:11:29 Strange.
00:11:30 I'd have bet a brace
00:11:32 you spend half the night
00:11:35 You're one of those lean,
00:11:38 that put the wind up Julius Caesar.
00:11:40 Men who stab their
00:11:46 Not that I suspect you have
00:11:49 Your kind seldom does.
00:11:52 That makes two of us.
00:12:00 You're right, of course.
00:12:02 Your friendships don't
00:12:05 Our relations have always been strictly
00:12:09 The professional and the personal
00:12:12 Listen, I came here to do some
00:12:15 If you want to expound you personal
00:12:19 You don't like me, do you?
00:12:20 I don't have to like you.
00:12:37 You're a priviledged, Mr. Corso.
00:12:40 Very few people
00:12:42 This is my private collection.
00:12:45 Some bibliophiles specialise
00:12:49 others in Books of Hours.
00:12:51 All my own rare editions
00:12:55 the Devil.
00:12:56 - May I take a look?
00:12:58 That's why I brought you here.
00:13:15 Beautiful, aren't they?
00:13:17 Their soft sheen,
00:13:21 not to mention the centuries
00:13:24 I know people who would kill
00:13:28 The "Ars Diavoli".
00:13:30 You'll never see as many books
00:13:34 They're the rarest, the choicest
00:13:38 It's taken me a lifetime
00:13:40 Only the supreme
00:13:43 Come.
00:13:53 "The Nine Gates of the
00:13:55 - You're familiar with it.
00:13:59 The author and printer Aristide Torchia
00:14:04 together with all his works.
00:14:06 - Only three copies survived.
00:14:09 The Catalogue has three copies
00:14:12 the Fargas, the Kessler
00:14:14 It's true, you know your business.
00:14:18 According to my own research,
00:14:20 Well, three are known.
00:14:23 That's the trouble.
00:14:25 - Where did you get it?
00:14:28 - Telfer?
00:14:31 The day before he killed himself.
00:14:34 That's good timing.
00:14:44 "Silentium est aureum".
00:14:46 - Silence is golden.
00:14:51 Ever heard of the "Delomelanicon"?
00:14:53 I have heard of it, yes.
00:14:56 A book reputed to have been
00:14:58 No myth. That book existed.
00:15:01 Torchia actually acquired it.
00:15:06 The engravings you are now admiring were
00:15:12 They form a kind of satanic riddle.
00:15:16 Correctly interpreted with
00:15:18 and sufficient inside information,
00:15:20 they're reputed to conjure up
00:15:24 You don't say.
00:15:27 Are you a religious man, Mr. Corso?
00:15:29 I mean, do you believe in the supernatural?
00:15:32 I believe in my percentage.
00:15:37 Aren't you getting
00:15:43 What is it that you
00:15:51 I want you to go
00:15:53 The other two copies
00:15:56 I want you to find some way
00:15:59 Every page, every engraving,
00:16:02 I'm convinced only one is authentic
00:16:05 That can be an expensive trip.
00:16:08 That's to get you started.
00:16:13 What if I find that
00:16:16 It's quite possible.
00:16:18 Really?
00:16:20 It doesn't appear to be.
00:16:25 Even the paper sounds couture.
00:16:27 Even so, something's wrong.
00:16:29 You mean the Devil won't show up.
00:16:34 If all three copies turn out to be bogus
00:16:38 If, on the other hand, one of them turns out
00:16:43 I want you to get it for me.
00:16:45 At all costs. Nevermind how.
00:16:47 "Nevermind how" sounds illegal.
00:16:49 It wouldn't be the first time
00:16:52 - Not that illegal.
00:16:59 Do a good job.
00:17:05 There's gotta be something wrong with it
00:17:08 I have the outmost faith
00:17:11 There's nothing more reliable than a man
00:18:12 Good morning. Dean Corso.
00:18:15 I'm terribly sorry to disturb you
00:18:29 It would be very helpful ma'am
00:18:33 this book.
00:18:43 - Isn't this one of my husband's books?
00:18:46 It was in his collection until very
00:18:50 I'm trying to authenticate it.
00:18:52 He sold it, you say?
00:18:54 How strange, this was one of his
00:18:56 - He never mentioned this sale?
00:19:00 - Who bought it?
00:19:04 May I know his name?
00:19:06 I'm afraid that's confidential.
00:19:08 - I suppose he has a bill of sale.
00:19:12 Is this your job?
00:19:15 And tracking them down, yes.
00:19:17 - You're a book-detective.
00:19:22 Do you recall when and where
00:19:27 In Spain.
00:19:28 We were vacationing at Toledo.
00:19:33 He paid a great deal of money for it.
00:19:36 He was a fanatical collector.
00:19:38 So I gather.
00:19:41 I'll show you.
00:20:03 It's impressive.
00:20:05 Andrew used to spend
00:20:09 Too many.
00:20:10 Did he ever try it out?
00:20:13 I don't understand.
00:20:14 The book.
00:20:16 Did he ever use it to perform
00:20:19 intended to produce
00:20:22 - Are you serious?
00:20:25 Andrew was a trifle
00:20:28 But he wasn't insane.
00:20:31 It's true he'd been acting
00:20:34 strange in those last few days,
00:20:36 he shut himself up in here,
00:20:41 That morning I was awoken
00:20:49 He'd hanged himself.
00:20:54 Whatever he was up to,
00:20:56 I certainly can't see him chanting
00:21:01 The Devil, Mrs. Telfer.
00:21:56 "Sic luceat lux".
00:22:00 "Thus might the light shine".
00:24:52 Son of a bitch.
00:24:55 Balkan.
00:24:57 He wants me to research it.
00:24:59 Balkan owns a "Nine Gates"?
00:25:01 Recently acquired by
00:25:04 Trust Balkan...
00:25:06 What does he need you for?
00:25:09 He wants me to compare it
00:25:12 which are in Portugal and France.
00:25:14 So I'm off to Europe.
00:25:16 Compare it?
00:25:18 Yes. Only one of the three
00:25:22 But this looks genuine enough.
00:25:24 Chrissake, it's gotta be worth
00:25:29 That's why I'm here.
00:25:32 'Cause I'm starting to see things.
00:25:34 - Like what?
00:25:38 I don't trust anyone,
00:25:41 I come to think I'm not
00:25:44 You know I wouldn't screw you
00:25:46 money, women, business...
00:25:48 Other than that you can relax.
00:25:51 - I'll take it up on my way to the airport.
00:25:55 These engravings are terrific.
00:25:57 Or horrific, whichever.
00:26:00 Sensational,
00:26:45 May I come in?
00:26:56 Please, sit down.
00:27:01 I've come to talk business.
00:27:05 Yesterday, when you came
00:27:10 I was too surprised to react
00:27:13 I mean it really was one
00:27:16 So you said.
00:27:17 I'd like to get it back.
00:27:21 - That could be a problem.
00:27:23 - On what?
00:27:26 I don't understand, Mrs. Terfel.
00:27:39 You work for money, I take it?
00:27:41 What else?
00:27:42 - I have a great deal of money.
00:27:44 You could stage a theft.
00:27:46 I imagine your client
00:27:51 - I'm a professional, ma'am.
00:27:51 Mercenaries work
00:27:55 I could throw in a bonus.
00:27:58 - This has happened before in some place.
00:28:02 She had an automatic her stocking...
00:28:08 No automatic.
00:28:19 - Would you like a drink?
00:29:49 Okay. Where is it?
00:29:51 Where's what?
00:29:53 Don't fuck with me!
00:29:57 I thought I already did.
00:30:29 You have reached "Bernie's Rare Books".
00:30:35 Bernie, you there?
00:30:38 Pick up.
00:31:08 Give me a minute, I won't be long.
00:31:10 - Then you can take me on the "Kennedy"
00:31:47 Oh Jesus!
00:32:04 Jesus Christ...
00:33:05 None problem?
00:33:41 Stop.
00:33:42 Stop by that phone booth, pull over.
00:33:44 No problem sir.
00:33:52 He isn't available at the time.
00:33:55 - You'd like to leave a message?
00:33:59 I'm afraid he is in transit.
00:34:00 If you can give me your number,
00:34:01 I'll have him return it
00:34:04 No, I'm in a phone booth.
00:34:07 I have to speak with him right now.
00:34:11 Right now.
00:34:13 One moment.
00:34:32 - Are you there, Mr. Corso?
00:34:33 Ok, I'll put him through.
00:34:39 Mr. Corso, what have you got for me?
00:34:41 More than I'd bargained for.
00:34:43 - What do you mean?
00:34:46 I wanna return you the
00:34:48 I'm disappointed in you, Mr. Corso.
00:34:52 Well, this is different.
00:34:54 Do you remember Bernie Orenstein?
00:34:57 The dealer?
00:34:58 I gave him your book
00:35:01 and now he's dead, murdered.
00:35:03 - Because of the book?
00:35:06 Look, I've never said it would be easy.
00:35:10 It isn't the money, I want out.
00:35:12 This matter means a great
00:35:15 I'm not an ungenerous man,
00:35:17 Proceed as arranged, and you can
00:35:22 What... Hey, where are you?
00:36:17 - Good evening.
00:36:21 - You speak English?
00:36:25 I would like to get your opinion on this.
00:36:38 What a habit for a book binder...
00:36:41 "The Nine Gates" - superb
00:36:45 The Telfer copy.
00:36:47 Yes. You used to own it, right?
00:36:49 - We used to, yes.
00:36:51 ...when the opportunity
00:36:54 ...too good to miss. An excellent sale.
00:36:56 An excellent buying!
00:36:59 Impeccable.
00:37:02 No, A client of mine.
00:37:04 I would never have believed
00:37:08 - She?
00:37:12 I understood that it was
00:37:15 He'd pay for it.
00:37:17 It was Mrs. Telfer
00:37:19 - He didn't seem particularly...
00:37:23 An exceptional specimen.
00:37:25 - Do you think it could be a forgery?
00:37:28 I took you for a professional.
00:37:32 Far too lightly.
00:37:34 Forging a book is very expensive.
00:37:36 Paper of the period, right inks,
00:37:41 - Still it can be done.
00:37:43 It requires a great skill,
00:37:46 Do you think that
00:37:48 What makes you ask?
00:37:49 My client wishes to satisfy
00:37:53 His name's Balkan.
00:37:56 - All books have a destiny of their own.
00:38:00 Mr. Balkan is a celebrated collector.
00:38:03 He's no fool, he must know
00:38:06 - We know it.
00:38:07 - We've had this book for years.
00:38:09 With ample opportunity
00:38:12 The printing, the binding,
00:38:13 are magnificent examples of
00:38:17 Finest rag-paper.
00:38:21 None of your modern wood-pulp.
00:38:24 Watermarks, ink,
00:38:26 typefaces...
00:38:28 If this is a forgery,
00:38:29 or a copy with missing pages
00:38:35 Have you studied the engravings? They
00:38:40 But of course.
00:38:41 Here, for example.
00:38:43 This one could be
00:38:46 "Venture too far" it seems to say,
00:38:50 These types of books
00:38:53 Especially in the case of
00:38:57 Collaborator?
00:38:58 You could have not proceeded,
00:39:01 Here. look close.
00:39:03 Don't you see? Only six of the nine
00:39:07 Yes. And the other three?
00:39:10 This is one of them.
00:39:13 L, C, F.
00:39:16 Who's LCF?
00:39:17 Think.
00:39:24 Lucifer?
00:39:27 Very perceptive of you, Señor.
00:39:31 Torchia was burnt alive
00:39:33 because he wrote this book
00:39:35 Come on. You can't honestly believe...
00:39:37 The man who wrote this book
00:39:41 and went to the stake for it.
00:39:43 Even hell has its heroes, Señor.
00:41:36 - I have seen you before.
00:41:38 Yes.
00:41:40 - Are you travelling in this car?
00:41:43 The sleeper... I travel on the cheap.
00:41:48 - Are you a student?
00:41:52 I like trains.
00:41:54 - Trains I'm on?
00:42:00 What's your name?
00:42:02 Guess.
00:42:05 - Green eyes?
00:42:07 - What's yours?
00:42:09 Strange name.
00:42:11 Italian, it means "to run".
00:42:14 You don't look like a runner to me.
00:42:22 Well, give my regards to Balkan.
00:42:27 - Balkan?
00:42:31 See you around.
00:42:33 Maybe.
00:42:36 I wouldn't be surprised.
00:44:12 Yes?
00:44:14 Yes... Dean Corso, Mr. Fargas.
00:44:16 - Corso? Oh yes, please come in.
00:44:26 Please.
00:44:33 Home sweet home.
00:44:38 You won't say no
00:44:41 Thank you very much.
00:44:56 Thank you.
00:44:58 What handsome glasses.
00:45:00 They're the only ones I have left.
00:45:07 - It has to have been a beautiful place.
00:45:10 But old families are
00:45:13 they wither and die.
00:45:18 There they are, 834 of them.
00:45:22 What a pity you didn't
00:45:25 I used to have 5,000.
00:45:26 But these are the survivors.
00:45:29 So this is the Fargas collection.
00:45:31 Not quite as I imagined it I must say.
00:45:34 C'est la vie, my friend.
00:45:36 But I keep them in perfect conditions,
00:45:40 I dust and air them every day.
00:45:47 These are the occult.
00:45:50 - What do you think?
00:45:52 Not bad indeed. At least
00:45:56 Here: Plancy, "Dictionnaire Infernal",
00:46:00 first edition, 1844.
00:46:05 Leonardo Fioravanti's
00:46:15 And there it is,
00:46:17 in perfect condition.
00:46:23 It has travelled the world
00:46:26 yet it might have been
00:46:29 Is it in order? I mean you
00:46:32 Unusual? no.
00:46:34 The text is complete, the engravings too,
00:46:38 as the catalogue states, just like the
00:46:43 Yes... It isn't the Telfer anymore.
00:46:46 Telfer killed himself.
00:46:47 But he sold his copy
00:46:50 Oh, Balkan.
00:46:52 If he sets his eye on a book
00:46:56 Not that I would ever sell this one.
00:47:01 It's strange that he should
00:47:06 ...already had...
00:47:09 Do you have it here?
00:47:12 May I see it?
00:47:31 Oh, superb.
00:47:38 Beautiful. Identical.
00:47:42 Two of the only three
00:47:44 reunited for the first time
00:47:49 Yes.
00:47:51 Look at this slight imperfection here,
00:47:54 The same type,
00:47:58 Oh, incredible.
00:48:02 As you see if it wasn't for this slight
00:48:06 no one could tell them apart.
00:48:08 If you don't mind I would like to stay
00:48:16 What are you looking for, Mr. Corso?
00:48:18 I'm not quite sure.
00:48:21 Some books are dangerous,
00:48:25 Very true.
00:49:00 I'll be damned!
00:51:56 Hello again.
00:51:58 - You didn't say you were bound for Sintra.
00:52:01 What are you doing here?
00:52:02 Reading.
00:52:04 I can see that.
00:52:05 And bumping into people unexpectedly.
00:52:08 Yes, unexpected is right.
00:52:12 Are you on a business trip? Is that
00:52:22 - Just part of your course?
00:52:25 "Winning friends and influencing
00:52:28 Did I?
00:52:30 So I am, in a way.
00:52:34 I like books. Do you?
00:52:40 - You been travelling long?
00:52:44 I don't suppose you
00:52:45 Sir? Excuse me sir.
00:52:49 - For me? Are you sure?
00:52:59 - Yes?
00:53:01 My God, how did you find me?
00:53:03 - Made any progress?
00:53:07 Well?
00:53:09 Look, I can't talk here, I'm in the lobby.
00:53:13 Nevermind that. Get them
00:53:15 - I'll wait.
00:53:17 Señor, pardon me.
00:53:21 - Yes.
00:53:32 - Still there?
00:53:34 Alright. I've examined
00:53:37 It's authentic enough,
00:53:39 It's like yours,
00:53:42 Discrepancies?
00:53:45 The engravings are not identical.
00:53:48 Just like keys
00:53:50 doorways open in one copy
00:53:53 - And there's another thing.
00:53:57 The ones that differ aren't
00:54:04 - Still there?
00:54:06 Listen, where are you anyway?
00:54:07 I must have that
00:54:10 Get it for me.
00:54:13 The old man wouldn't sell it
00:54:16 Did he?
00:54:19 Hello? Hello?
00:54:53 Just a minute!
00:55:12 - What time is it?
00:55:16 - Go? Go where?
00:55:18 I've already seen Fargas.
00:55:20 I think you should see him again.
00:55:22 What is this, some kind of
00:55:24 - What do you know about Fargas?
00:56:10 Don't bother. He isn't there.
00:56:12 - Oh really, then where is he?
00:56:44 God Almighty...
00:56:59 You want to get inside?
00:57:01 I had thought about it, yes.
00:57:25 You wait here.
00:57:51 Shit!
00:58:13 Well, did you find it?
00:58:16 You know, it's come to my attention
00:58:19 Why do you keep following me
00:58:21 You're wasting time asking all
00:58:24 There's a flight from Lisbon to Paris
00:58:27 - What's with the "we"?
00:58:30 What happened back there?
00:58:38 The old man caught
00:58:41 - And what do you guess happened to him?
00:58:45 - With a little help from who?
00:58:48 I do.
00:58:49 I could easily end up the same way.
00:58:52 Not with me around to look after you.
00:58:55 - Oh I see, you're my guardian angel.
00:59:03 - Someone is playing a game with me.
00:59:08 And you're getting to like it.
00:59:45 Keep the change.
00:59:55 Hello Gruber.
00:59:57 Hello Mr. Corso.
01:00:00 We don't have any vacancies, but...
01:00:03 I'm sure I'll be able
01:00:09 - Thank you very much. Please...
01:01:02 - Excuse me?
01:01:04 The Kessler Foundation, please.
01:01:06 - Second floor.
01:01:35 Good afternoon.
01:01:36 I'm Dean Corso, I have an appointment
01:01:45 This way.
01:01:55 You have thirty minutes.
01:02:02 - Yes?
01:02:05 Oh yes, Mr. Corso. Come in.
01:02:08 I've heard a great deal about you.
01:02:12 - Nothing good I hope.
01:02:14 Thanks, Simone.
01:02:16 Well, I'm reassured,
01:02:18 in my trade
01:02:20 can be professionally disastrous.
01:02:24 My God.
01:02:25 Yes, there it is.
01:02:32 You know I know your
01:02:34 Strange we
01:02:35 Your name is a byword
01:02:39 But I imagine you know
01:02:42 Yes, well it does keep the wolf
01:02:45 I'm sorry Baroness. Where you
01:02:47 Of my latest work:
01:02:49 "The Devil, History and Myth".
01:02:52 It will be published
01:02:55 - Why the Devil?
01:02:57 I was 15 years old and I saw him
01:03:01 It was love at first sight.
01:03:03 You know, 300 years ago
01:03:05 you'd have been burned at the
01:03:07 300 years ago
01:03:10 Nor would I have made
01:03:13 Yeah.
01:03:15 What is it you wish
01:03:18 There's a book in your collection
01:03:21 It's the book of "The Nine Gates
01:03:23 The "Nine Gates"?
01:03:26 Everyone's been
01:03:29 Is that so?
01:03:30 Follow me.
01:03:35 You truly believe
01:03:37 Enough to devote my life
01:03:41 Not to mention
01:03:44 Don't you?
01:03:46 Almost.
01:03:49 This book demands
01:03:51 Well, I'm afraid my faith's
01:03:54 I know this work extremely well.
01:03:58 Do you have any doubts
01:04:01 Not wheresoever.
01:04:02 Are you sure?
01:04:03 My knowledge of
01:04:06 I wrote a biography of its author.
01:04:07 Yes, I read it: "Aristide Torchia,
01:04:11 Excellent work.
01:04:12 A corageous man.
01:04:14 He died for the sake
01:04:18 While studying the
01:04:20 he acquired a copy of
01:04:24 This is Torchia's
01:04:26 which was written
01:04:29 After they burned him
01:04:32 was founded, to
01:04:34 and preserve its secrets.
01:04:36 "The Order of
01:04:39 What, a sect?
01:04:40 A kind of witches' coven.
01:04:42 For centuries they've met
01:04:45 and worship
01:04:48 Today it's degenerated
01:04:50 for bored millionaires
01:04:53 who use its meetings
01:04:55 to indulge their
01:04:59 I myself belonged to the Order,
01:05:02 years ago.
01:05:03 But time is too
01:05:05 besides my orgy
01:05:08 I told them to go to the Devil.
01:05:11 You mean it's all about sex or...
01:05:13 Of course not.
01:05:15 They're under the illusion that
01:05:18 to membership in the Order.
01:05:20 - Do they still meet?
01:05:22 on the anniversary
01:05:24 They'll be meeting
01:05:26 - And you said they read from this book.
01:05:29 I took mine back when Liana Telfer
01:05:33 Victor Fargas is an unbeliever,
01:05:35 he's always refused to partecipate
01:05:40 Not that it has ever worked.
01:05:42 Did Andrew Telfer ever take part?
01:05:44 Telfer? Oh, no, no...
01:05:47 That creature Liana,
01:05:51 She comes from an old and
01:05:54 The "De Saint-Martins",
01:05:57 So Liana used his dollars
01:06:00 and buy the "Nine Gates".
01:06:02 If he ever finds out what his wife
01:06:06 he'll probably kill himself.
01:06:08 Funny you should say that, Baroness.
01:06:16 Who exactly are you
01:06:19 My client's name
01:06:22 I'm simply trying to
01:06:24 just the one that Telfer
01:06:26 How stupid of me!
01:06:30 You've out stage
01:06:34 I was hoping to examine
01:06:37 Certainly not.
01:06:39 Tell your client, who
01:06:42 to come and examinate
01:06:46 Tell him not to send any
01:06:51 Now kindly leave.
01:06:56 Well, I'm sorry
01:07:00 Thank you very much for your time.
01:07:01 You don't know what you're
01:07:06 Get out before it's too late.
01:07:08 I'm afraid it already is,
01:08:24 Thanks.
01:10:55 They're broken.
01:10:57 You should be more careful.
01:11:14 - I need a favour, Gruber.
01:11:17 Liana Telfer,
01:11:19 Maiden name De Saint-Martin,
01:11:23 probably accompanied by
01:11:27 a black gentleman with
01:11:31 closely cropped
01:11:32 platinum blonde hair,
01:11:36 I wanna know if they're staying
01:11:38 It'll take a little time...
01:11:39 Yes, of course. Start with the
01:11:42 - Very well sir.
01:11:44 Are you feeling alright?
01:11:46 I've felt better,
01:11:50 Let me know if you locate.
00:00:04 Let me know if you locate.
00:00:19 Put this
00:00:21 against the back of your neck.
00:00:35 You were really great
00:00:38 I haven't thanked you for that.
00:01:19 Alright. Look...
00:01:22 I think it's about time you
00:01:25 - Someone's after your book.
00:01:28 And you? what
00:01:39 Yeah?
00:01:45 Can I take it in
00:01:48 Alright. I'll be right down.
00:02:04 - Yes?
00:02:06 Oh, His Master's voice again.
00:02:08 No, not much,
00:02:10 aside from the fact somene has tried
00:02:14 Oh yes. Fargas has been murdered.
00:02:19 Murdered? How do you know?
00:02:21 I saw him. And his copy.
00:02:23 Or what was left of it anyway.
00:02:26 Someone had snatched the engravings
00:02:29 - What do you make of it?
00:02:33 What about Baroness Kessler?
00:02:35 - Where exactly are you?
00:02:39 No, why do I get the impression that you've
00:02:43 You're an investment of mine,
00:02:50 The old woman swears
00:02:53 But I didn't get the chance
00:02:55 She threw me out as soon as she guessed
00:02:59 You're not exactly in her
00:03:02 You must see her again.
00:03:04 Are you kidding?
00:03:06 Try the launch break.
00:03:10 Hello?
00:03:39 - Do you have a photocopy machine back there?
00:03:43 - Can I use it?
00:03:50 Thank you.
00:06:37 Yes. Hello, Baroness. It's me,
00:06:41 I thought I made myself
00:06:45 Well...
00:06:47 I've got something for you, Baroness.
00:06:50 Kind of peace offering.
00:06:54 Please?
00:07:20 First let me apologise.
00:07:22 I should have told you right away
00:07:26 It was foolish of me to think that I could
00:07:30 please forgive me.
00:07:31 Flattering will get you
00:07:35 Get on with it.
00:07:37 Right.
00:07:40 These
00:07:43 are for you.
00:07:47 What is this?
00:07:48 What is this supposed to be?
00:07:51 You said that your knowledge
00:07:55 did you ever compare
00:07:58 No.
00:07:59 Why?
00:08:00 Well, you should.
00:08:02 These are copies of the
00:08:06 - You'll find that some of them differ from yours.
00:08:10 So you question my book's
00:08:14 It that's your peace offering
00:08:17 Mine "Nine Gates"
00:08:19 I don't dispute that, Baroness.
00:08:21 In my opinion all
00:08:24 But the fact remains
00:08:26 Variations?
00:08:29 If that were true
00:08:32 What makes you so sure?
00:08:35 I've already compared these
00:08:38 In his book
00:08:41 th keys were in the other hand.
00:08:45 Here the doorway
00:08:49 And in this one the man
00:09:09 - Well?
00:09:14 Look closely, Baroness.
00:09:18 The turrets.
00:09:19 Three in yours,
00:09:34 Amazing.
00:09:36 I'm convinced there'll be
00:09:39 Three variations
00:09:43 Coincidence or something more.
00:09:46 Maybe Torchia hid the secret of
00:09:52 I must admit I'm impressed.
00:09:54 This puts an entirely different
00:09:58 You have my permission
00:10:02 Take as long as you need.
00:10:19 My permission did not
00:10:24 Nobody smokes in my library.
00:13:04 Baroness?
00:13:54 Idiot!
00:15:46 Excuse me. There's something
00:15:49 - Has anyone been up there while I was out?
00:15:53 My wife?
00:15:56 Excuse me sir.
00:15:57 Yes? Yes, he's in front of me.
00:16:00 Alright.
00:16:01 For you sir. Booth nomber two.
00:16:09 Yes?
00:16:10 What news?
00:16:13 News?
00:16:15 Let me see... Well,
00:16:17 yes, the good news is that I got
00:16:22 and three of her engravings
00:16:24 The bad news is that
00:16:27 and made a bonfire of her collection.
00:16:31 You put the words out of my mouth.
00:16:33 Yes. It's the Fargas story all over again.
00:16:36 I'm of the mind that they tore out the
00:16:40 That makes two sets they've got.
00:16:42 And my copy?
00:16:44 Well, I learnt my lesson fortunately.
00:16:47 I don't carry it around
00:16:50 Otherwise it would
00:16:52 Excellent. Good thinking.
00:16:54 Well, with the two copies gone
00:16:58 It only remains of you to return my book.
00:17:00 I'm staying at the Ritz.
00:17:03 Shall we say in half an hour?
00:17:07 There is more bad news.
00:17:11 - I don't have it.
00:17:14 Someone lifted it from my room.
00:17:20 Listen to me very
00:17:24 I think you may
00:17:27 of the length at which I'm prepared
00:17:32 Unless you recuperate
00:17:37 you'll discover just
00:17:52 Where is it?
00:17:52 - Where is what?
00:17:55 Would I be here if I took it?
00:17:57 You should know better by now.
00:18:05 I must apologise on my
00:18:07 Was unpardonable.
00:18:09 Is that her?
00:18:11 No sir, she was tall, dark hair,
00:18:15 Which reminds me sir, I have
00:18:18 The lady and gentleman you mentioned
00:18:20 they're staying at the
00:18:24 suite 209-211.
00:18:27 Thank you very much Gruber, I owe
00:18:30 A taxi, quick.
00:18:33 Send this to Mr. Balkan
00:18:40 - Fax it immediately.
00:18:44 It was a pleasure
00:18:46 Ain't coming?
00:19:07 What do you plan
00:19:09 Probably hide behind you.
00:20:03 Oh, that's them.
00:20:08 We should grab a taxi
00:20:11 Let's go.
00:20:29 They're going.
00:21:03 Coming?
00:21:15 Couldn't you have picked
00:21:17 Don't be so picky.
00:21:19 Some people would give
00:21:57 Listen we can't sit on their tail forever,
00:22:23 How do I look?
00:22:27 Ridiculous.
00:22:36 Sit tight.
00:23:24 Take your pick.
00:23:26 No, you. You know everything.
00:23:29 If you say so...
00:23:44 We lost them.
00:23:45 No, not at that speed.
00:23:47 They must have gone the other way.
00:23:49 You mean I don't know
00:23:52 Turn around.
00:24:06 30ish, brunette, dishy?
00:24:09 - What was her name again?
00:24:12 No, her maiden name.
00:24:15 - Saint-Martin.
00:24:57 Excuse me?
00:25:02 We're looking for the house
00:25:04 The castle you mean?
00:25:05 The castle, I knew that.
00:25:08 Where's the castle?
00:25:09 Take the road behind
00:25:13 - Thanks.
00:25:29 Keep going.
00:25:34 Keep going.
00:27:48 See them anywhere?
00:27:53 No.
00:29:19 Sorry to have to intrude
00:29:21 What are you doing here?
00:29:24 I jumped like to pick up the
00:29:26 - That book is mine.
00:29:30 My husband gave it to me.
00:29:32 It wasn't his to sell.
00:29:34 He sold it to get back at you?
00:29:35 What happened? Did he
00:29:37 How dare you?
00:29:39 Keep an eye on her.
00:29:42 Don't!
00:29:43 Be careful, she bites.
00:29:56 Hi.
00:30:00 Don't move!
00:30:04 Get the book.
00:30:20 Don't kill them up here,
00:30:22 Take them downstairs.
00:30:25 You'll go first.
00:30:27 Then you.
00:30:40 Down.
00:30:56 Open the door.
00:31:10 Watch out!
00:31:28 I didn't know you had it in you.
00:31:33 Eight Gates preceed the Serpent
00:31:38 We give loyalty to you, Lord.
00:31:42 We devoted our
00:31:46 The Serpent is a beast
00:31:50 A beast whose eyes can
00:31:55 We give loyalty to you, Lord. We...
00:32:00 Stay here and cover me.
00:32:03 We won't be afraid of
00:32:09 We give loyalty to you, Lord.
00:32:12 We devoted our
00:32:17 We'll walk intact through
00:32:22 We give loyalty to you, Lord.
00:32:25 We devoted our
00:32:29 The last hidden one
00:32:32 is the Ninth one.
00:32:37 We give loyalty to you, Lord.
00:32:40 We devoted our
00:32:44 - Glory to Eloy, Agla, Zate...
00:32:57 Look around you, all of you.
00:33:00 A bunch of buffoons
00:33:04 Do you think the Prince
00:33:06 deign to manifest himself
00:33:07 before the lights of you? He
00:33:12 You read from his book,
00:33:14 but you have no conception
00:33:18 I alone have grasped its secret,
00:33:20 I alone have fathomed
00:33:23 I alone am worthy to enjoy the fruits
00:33:26 of that discovery: absolute power
00:33:30 You're insane, Boris.
00:33:33 You, Liana de Saint-Martin,
00:33:36 you're even guiltier than
00:33:39 You have at least some idea of what
00:33:42 Yet you grant yourself
00:33:46 to these orgies of aging flesh
00:33:47 conducted in the Master's
00:34:17 Don't Corso, don't!
00:34:28 Let it be.
00:35:02 What is it with you?
00:35:03 He just murdered someone
00:35:07 for the other killings.
00:35:09 I'm ecstatic!
00:35:11 You're out of the job, it's over.
00:35:12 - What more do you want?
00:35:18 Wait for me!
00:35:40 Not taking me for a ride?
00:35:42 You were working for him all along.
00:35:44 Funny, I thought you were.
00:36:31 Shit!
00:38:09 - Here you are sir. All's dry.
00:38:12 - Excuse me?
00:38:16 Where is that?
00:38:21 Bernard I need you to
00:38:32 Here it is.
00:40:33 Yes, that's it.
00:40:40 Exactly.
00:40:43 One,
00:40:46 four,
00:40:47 three,
00:40:49 six,
00:40:50 seven,
00:40:52 five,
00:40:54 eight, two, nine.
00:40:58 The enigma is solved at last.
00:41:02 "To travel in silence by
00:41:06 to brave the arrows of misfortune
00:41:11 to play the greatest
00:41:13 forgoing no expense
00:41:16 is to walk the vicissitudes of Fate
00:41:17 and gain at last the key
00:41:20 that will unlock the Ninth Gate ".
00:41:30 Corso?
00:41:31 What were you expecting?
00:41:35 You're not wanted here
00:41:39 I'm the only apparition
00:41:42 You'll find a check waiting
00:41:45 payment in full.
00:41:47 You've killed for those.
00:41:50 Infinitely more, but
00:41:54 not yours.
00:41:57 Do you know something, Corso?
00:42:00 In spite of our differences
00:42:02 I have a sort of
00:42:04 - I'm touched.
00:42:07 We share the same passion. You've
00:42:12 Unfortunately for you only
00:42:16 You're out of your depth.
00:42:20 - I'm not leaving here empty handed.
00:42:25 Stand aside.
00:42:27 I credited you with more finesse.
00:42:29 - You heard me? Stand back!
00:42:32 Don't come near!
00:42:54 Seems you found
00:42:57 I like that.
00:42:59 Now,
00:43:02 you can watch.
00:43:11 I'm entering an uncharted territory.
00:43:15 taking the road that
00:43:34 You can't come with me.
00:43:38 But you may look
00:43:42 - That's very kind of you.
00:43:48 There have been men
00:43:51 or disembowelled
00:43:54 of what you are about to witness.
00:44:06 I give you my allegiance, Master.
00:44:09 I pledge myself to you
00:44:11 Let me fear neither noose,
00:44:15 Erase me from the Book of Life,
00:44:19 Admit me to the Ninth Gate.
00:44:22 Let it be so.
00:44:27 Let it be so now!
00:44:43 I feel the power surge through me
00:44:47 rendering me
00:44:49 of mind or body.
00:44:51 I'm invulnerable, I'm invincible!
00:44:56 I can float on air,
00:45:05 I'm plunging my hands in fire,
00:45:08 I feel no heat!
00:45:10 This is great,
00:45:23 Sic dedo me.
00:45:32 It's miraculous!
00:45:34 I feel nothing, nothing at all!
00:48:40 Is that it?
00:48:42 Is the game over?
00:48:44 For Balkan yes.
00:48:47 Why didn't it work for Balkan?
00:48:48 The ninth engraving was a forgery.
00:48:54 Where is the real one?
00:48:57 I want it.
00:49:01 You're running low in gas.
00:50:32 - Hello. Ceniza brothers.
00:50:37 - Ceniza brothers?
00:50:42 Sure...
00:50:45 Do you speak English?