He's doing fine.
And his new contract?
He's adjusting all right.
- Is he happy? - I think so.
It's a bit strict for him, but...
He just needs to make an effort.
And you, how's your search going?
Not so great.
She has an interview on Tuesday.
That's great!
Fingers crossed! This time will work out.
What's great?
You are.
Marion, are you coming?
Hello.
Go ahead. Have a good one.
Hello. Are you alone?
I am.
Sorry, you can't go in.
She's with us.
I'm sorry.
No... It's fine, no worries.
- Want me to stay with you? - No, have a good time.
Have fun.
- Talk soon. - Ok, great!
Excuse me, want to try to get in together?
The bouncer's a bit...
Sorry, I'm waiting for my boyfriend.
Bye.
A WORLD FREE OF CRISIS
Excuse me. Thank you!
Miss Tovel?
Patrick Silada.
Oh, it's you!
Sorry, I'm a bit late.
A bit. Let's go to the front desk.
Anything to drink?
Mango juice would be great.
Excuse me?
Coffee's fine.
I like to do this in two interviews.
- It usually suits the candidates. - It's fine.
Perfectly fine.
May I ask how old you are?
32. In July.
Okay. Thanks.
Make sure your parents sign the note by tomorrow.
Rosalie, Étienne, over here please.
Does anyone know
what was on everyone's mind early in the century?
I do!
Yes, Ethan?
Money!
Almost. But how do you get money?
By asking our parents?
By working!
Yes, Lara. By working.
It's a bit hard for us to imagine today,
but back then, people worked way more.
Almost every day!
Back then, everybody was obsessed
with work.
They woke up thinking about work,
went to bed thinking about work.
It was all they could think about...
All they could think about.
Some of them didn't even like their job,
but they kept it anyway.
Because...
they feared they might not find another one.
They often couldn't...
think about anything else.
I see you signed multiple short-term contracts.
Your two long-term contracts were terminated during the test period.
Right.
It wasn't a good match.
It's all about finding the right one.
Your résumé certainly shows you're picky.
Not quite reassuring.
I also note the lack of consistency.
Blond- and brown-haired,
black and Asian,
intellectuals and athletes,
lazy ones and hyperactive ones...
Well actually...
all these experiences helped me determine what's best for me.
I need someone who's calm...
Taller than me...
Brown-eyed...
Serious.
But you had all that in your last experience.
And it lasted...
barely three months.
Yes, but there were...
other issues.
Interpersonal issues.
It's important to know what you want.
I need a woman who knows where she stands.
With whom I can plan ahead.
A reliable person, with potential, who I can invest in.
Of course.
My ex-partner and I were together 8 years.
She gave me her notice in July and left me two weeks ago.
It's high time I found a new love contract.
For you too,
it's important that you find fulfillment from this project.
I assume you too are meeting other candidates.
Of course.
Any questions?
You have a brother?
I rarely see him, he lives in Sweden.
Right.
I have one more question.
It might seem simple, but I think it's insightful.
What's your greatest strength
and your greatest weakness?
I'm always in a good mood.
Actually... I'm sincere.
As for the weakness...
Clumsy.
Good. You don't smoke?
Bye!
See you tomorrow!
Marion!
Marion, wait!
Why are you here?
You're not taking my calls, so here I am.
You haven't slept at home for days. I miss you.
I can do what I want.
No, you can't. We have a binding contract.
You don't have the right to reject me or ignore me.
What are you gonna do? Fire me for misconduct?
Come on, I just want to talk.
Stop!
Stop fighting!
What's gotten into you?
Pierre, look at me!
What happened?
She called my mom a bitch!
- Is that true? - He started it!
He said my mom was a freeloader.
A freeloader?
Because she's single.
My dad said single people are parasites.
Antisocial, even.
That's enough!
Your dad's wrong. That's nonsense.
And it's not ok to hit each other!
You'll both be punished!
- Marion... - Just go home! I'll call you.
- Are you coming home tonight? - I'll call you!
Miss Tovel,
I must say, I'm concerned about your track record.
I suggest we call each other in two days.
I'll tell you how I feel, and vice versa.
Good bye, Patrick.
Good luck with your search.
Good bye.
Single for 2 years I lost my apartment
Please help me
A roof for the night
...the singlehood rate has reached a new high.
According to numbers released this morning,
11.4% of the loving-age population is currently single.
This is the highest rate ever released by the National Institute of Statistics.
The President of the Republic, on a trip to Limoges,
announced new government regulation for next spring.
Let's hear him out.
It's a global crisis
which is spreading across Europe, well beyond our borders.
You can rest assured, our goal remains zero singlehood.
We are currently looking at the Italian model,
where the singlehood rate is more stable.
We're working on political solutions...
Love Centre
Schedule your singlehood allowance for today
Last singlehood allowance at home for the trimester.
Are you sure I'm not being a pain?
Are you kidding? I love having you around!
But you can't hide here forever.
I know, but I can't stand him anymore.
The never-ending sound of his feet on the doormat,
the doormat he then takes inside, so no one steals it.
And the way he yells
"Honey, I'm home!" as if I hadn't heard him.
It's awful, but even his smile is dumb.
His weak voice, his smell... I can't anymore.
Miss Tovel, are you here?
I'm not here...
Should I get it?
Hello.
I would like to speak to Miss Tovel, is she home?
Well, no, she just left...
Do you want to leave her a message?
Would you tell her the landlord came by,
and it's high time she got her situation in order?
It's urgent.
Of course. I'll tell her.
- Good evening. - Bye.
He comes by every day now.
What does he want?
To kick me out if I don't find someone.
He's getting more aggressive by the day.
And I won't get out of this with interviews like this one.
He's handsome!
I'd hire him...
but he wouldn't.
You don't realize... You've almost never been single!
I've been searching for months...
You scheduled your allowance for tonight.
Yeah well... Those are one-night stands,
and limited to 5 per trimester.
And the odds are high that the guy is either crazy or a freak...
Shit!
Let me see. Take it off.
Look, this one's better anyway, right?
They might even cut off my allowances.
I'll have to accept any offer from the Love Centre,
even a short-term contract with a one-legged 65-year-old man.
I'm so scared to end up alone.
But you can't stand Matthieu anymore.
If I were you, I'd leave him.
How would I do that? He's the fourth in three years.
My first two breakups cost me all my savings.
I can't leave him unless I find someone else!
I would leave him anyway.
Yeah well, look where you're at.
Sorry.
I didn't mean that.
That's what you really think.
What everyone thinks.
That I'm lazy and irresponsible.
Tell me, why sign a contract if it's to wake up sad every day?
We all have to be with someone.
Yes, we all have to be with someone.
I have to go, I'm late.
You're beautiful, it's gonna be great!
Hopefully he'll have two legs, two arms...
I'm sorry!
Watch where you're going!
I'm so sorry...
Sorry.
Have you found a place for the night?
Not yet.
I'll ask the shelter if they'll take me in.
Good.
I used to be like you. Running around.
Look at me now...
Yes?
Hello, I'm here for the singlehood allowance.
Second floor, the door on the right.
Ok, thanks.
You?
Yes!
Surprise!
Don't make that face...
It's just a weird coincidence.
Sure, it's funny.
Can I come in?
Well...
If you don't want to, we can cancel.
I can go home, and we call each other as we planned.
No, come in. Sorry.
Thanks.
Can I take your coat?
Do you want something to drink?
Sure.
I have whiskey, port, red wine...
martini...
Oh, I would love a martini!
Great.
A small martini?
Well... I'll get you one.
- In a martini glass? - Sure.
Are you ok?
Yes.
I just need to take out the trash.
What?
I'll be right back, I'm just taking out the trash.
Are you leaving?
Yes.
Ok.
Have a good night.
Wait...
Come on.
Sorry, I came a little too quickly.
Was it ok?
Yes.
I'm sorry. You're just so...
So attractive...
You think so?
You're really beautiful.
I need to rinse off.
What?
I need to rinse off.
You mean...
take a shower?
Right now?
Yes.
Is coffee ok? Or do you want something else?
Coffee's great.
The croissants are warm, come join me.
I'm coming.
Why are you smiling like that?
Something important just happened to me.
Oh yeah?
Yes.
My search might be over.
It's up to you.
Do you want to sign a contract with me?
Really?
You scared me!
Sorry.
You ok?
Is Marion here? She didn't come home.
Don't you think you should give up?
This has been going on for months.
I don't want to be alone.
Can't you see that it's worse?
I'm sorry, I need to go home.
Émilie!
No, I have to go. Please!
I've come by 3 times...
There she is!
I was telling your friend you can't keep this apartment
without a stable love partnership.
I've been very understanding...
Mr. Boucault! Don't worry...
I found someone.
You did? I'm happy for you,
but bring me the contract right away.
Sorry, honey, I have to go.
I wouldn't do that, Matthieu's out front.
What?
Why the fuck is he here?
Because I'm looking for you. I've been for days.
I'm sick of you. This is harassment!
Is he your partner?
- We're leaving. - Stop it!
Let go of her!
Miss Tovel...
I see that you're taking in loners
and encouraging their antisocial behavior.
Bring me your new contract right away, or...
Let's hope you're more reliable than your friends.
I'm sorry.
So you found someone?
I'm exhausted.
Can I tell you about it later?
Of course.
Fine, let's go home then.
If you're picky, you're lonely
Singlehood costs the state 30 billion a year
NO TO FREELOADERS
A WORLD FREE OF CRISIS
Subtitles: Marie Brun & Katie Brown