Santos Dumont (2019) s01e03 Episode Script
Por Ares Nunca Dantes Navegados (Through Skies Never Flown Before)
1 Episode 3 THROUGH SKIES NEVER FLOWN BEFORE LONDON, ENGLAND November 22nd, 1901 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen we are gathered here to celebrate the integration between the old world and the new.
From here departed the steam of industrialization.
Now, in the opposite direction, we have been graced with Santos Dumont's magnificent flying machine.
So now, in order to show our deepest respect and gratitude, I yield the floor to the Brazilian ambassador, right here in London, Ladies and gentlemens, please put your hands together and give a welcome to Sir Joaquim Nabuco.
- Mr.
Gordon.
- It's a pleasure.
The Brazilians who have had the honor of beeing invited to our meeting will always remember this moment as one of personal recognition.
But also of patriotic pride.
Whatever the future of aernavigation may be, we can be sure that the name of Santos Dumont will go down in history, for he will be remembered as the first man not only to navigate a flying vesell, but also to choose courses that were both with and against the wind.
Bravo! Bravo! It's your pioneering efforts we should be celebrating.
You stood up for the abolition cause when few Brazilians had the courage to do so.
- Congratulations, Ambassador.
- Thank you.
But I should also congratulate your family.
I believe liberty was the greatest legacy your father left you.
I only feel free when I'm flying.
The Paris Aeroclub must be proud of your achievements.
They'd be even prouder if I were French.
Don't tell me all the fuss about the prize was because of that.
It doesn't matter, Ambassador.
I'm no longer in the aeroclub.
I turned that page.
Conciliating the interests of politics and diplomacy is no easy task.
Tell me about it.
I prefer to deal with the issues of aerial navigation than with the terrestrial ones.
Good evening.
Sir.
- Mom.
- Yes.
Are angels Are angels human? Angels are beings of light, son, who live between Heaven and Earth to get us closer to God.
Do you believe in them? Certainly.
So, are they human or not? They're like divine humans.
Humans are sinners while angels are pure.
So, if I pray very hard, will I be like that? Like what? You're already a very good boy.
I found her sprawled on the patio.
It was awful! Thank God Jorge wasn't here.
I had to find you, Alberto.
Why would anyone take their own life? I can't even describe how I feel.
Done.
My God, what a nightmare! Every year it seems you're going off to war.
I'd rather go to war than being in that prison.
It's no use fretting, son.
You'll be just fine.
I'll put your pillow in the suitcase.
And the angel Gabriel, your guardian angel.
See? Everything will be fine.
There.
Hey, it's not that bad.
You'll make a lot of friends and learn new things.
Go now, don't linger.
It will be over soon.
God bless you, son.
Amen.
Good morning.
- Good morning.
- I didn't want to wake you up.
Not having to wake up would be nice.
But we can't run from the world under the covers, can we? You're right.
We can't run from the world.
We need to move on.
I hate seeing you all alone.
I find comfort in the sky.
Europe played an important role.
Now we're heading for America.
ST.
LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR APRIL, 1904 Monsieur Santos Dumont! Mr.
Langley! What a pleasure it is to welcome you in my country! I was anxious to see you again, my friend.
We have a busy program.
Come, let me introduce you to some friends.
Lovely! Paris built its first metro line linking the city to the Olympic Park in 1900.
Here, in Saint Louis, our pledge is to expand the legacy to benefit all.
We're in the 20th century.
Things must no longer be done in the dark.
Welcome to this spectacle of modernity.
All this is possible thanks to this man.
Thomas Edison, the inventor of the electric lamp.
Do you know how many lamps it took to make my first million dollars? No, sir.
Actually I've no idea of industrial production costs, my work is more handcrafted, I'd say.
Just the one, and the brightest of them all: intellectual property.
Yes, of course.
You are absolutely right, sir.
So why do you insist on working with no patents? It's just I already have enough to live on.
Anyway, what have you come to show at the exhibition? My number 7, a racing airship.
The organizers are offering the winner $100,000.
I'm sorry to tell you that the airships' days are numbered.
They can't reach the speed our progress demands.
The focus of development will surely turn to equipment which is heavier than air.
Back in France I've heard of some experiments being carried out here in the United States.
Are you aware of them? Yes, but no one has taken off.
Otherwise they'd be here in Saint Louis! Right.
They're gliders, aren't they? Based on the inventions of an Australian and a German.
Hargrave and Lilenthal, geniuses.
That's why I refrain from joining this race.
How do you patent an invention that's own by everyone? All you need is to find a solution for getting something heavier than air off the ground for the first time, and then you'll have your patent.
I'm too old for that.
You're a young inventor.
Maybe you'll succeed.
Thank you for the consideration, sir.
But keep in mind, young man.
No one remembers an invention that went wrong.
Morning, boss.
How did you come all the way here without speaking any English? There's always a lady that loves my French accent.
For example: "Miss, without you, life is so dull and gloomy.
" - What a lady killer! - Thanks, boss.
Who do you think you're fooling? I know exactly how we got you here.
I almost had to carry you on my lap.
I admit that since I got here, I've hardly opened my trap, not to speak, not to eat, much less to have a drink.
Another thing, boss.
I was thinking that, if in England, which is right next door to France, to France, mind you, food is borderline not fit to eat, what will it be like here, on the other side of the world? - You know, Chapin - Yes, sir? What they do have here is a lot of work for you.
Get to work! Get to work, you, Americans! Boys! Working, working! Be careful.
This is fragile, fragile.
There! Come on! Attention! Unfold it! No way! Unbelievable! Are you mad or what? Don't you understand? Go see a shrink, my friend! What the hell is this? I'm sure we'll find a way to execute everything within deadlines.
- I'm sure.
Don't worry! - That's a thing I'm not really sure.
Now what? - Back up, back up.
- Damn Americans! - Are you crazy? - They'll damage our equipment! Calm down! Listen everybody! We have a flight in less than two days, there's to be no fighting in here.
Understood? Get out of the way.
Move, boys! That's ok.
Enough.
Thank you.
And it's the end of the day, gentelmen.
Thank you for the work.
Take some rest.
Will take it form here tomorrow.
We've already guaranteed the balloon is well secured, with no leaks whatsoever.
We'll continue tomorrow.
I can sleep right here.
I always carry my own heating system.
The Fair Committee has reserved a hotel room for you.
Making a reservation is easy.
Who's going to foot the bill? I'll take care of that.
Then, I'll finally get to meet American women.
With some cash and a few drinks, I'll sweep them off their feet, boss.
The language of love is universal.
Chapin, outside France, you'll limit your chatting to the engines.
Stay put in your hotel room.
I want no more problems.
It is always good to have a lawyer at hand, but for the moment I'm defending myself perfectly well alone.
I'm the one needing your guidance here in Paris.
Americans, unite! I think young Santos' seat is empty.
So we both came from to meet each other here? Interesting.
See how fate can be even more romantic in Paris? Aida Stop, Henry! What is this? Bastards! It's torn, Chapin! Damn! In the name of the honorable citizens of this city, I take full responsibility for what happened.
I'd hardly expect something else.
But, sir You told us the warehouse would be locked as soon as we'll finished our work.
The guards told me no one came in during the night.
Wait.
So the guards were here at night.
Are you insinuating something, Mr.
Dumont? Well, we did not do that, sheriff.
In any case, we'll make the arrangements for everthing to be repaired as quickly as possible.
Boss, we'll need more silk, and two seamstresses, to try to mend the balloon.
What will be hard to rebuild is our trust, Chapin.
You can rely on the police.
We'll bring in the guilty party like a trophy.
Yet another trophy to add to my collection! Good, the best weapon in the hands of the best hunter.
We'll see who's the best at the end.
"At the end.
" - What are you doing here? - Yes.
What are you doing here? Have you no pity? - Pity? - Pity? I don't have any pity.
Do you, Tomé? Pity is for the birds, Alberto.
Hey.
Why don't you go see the priest's birdie, you little wimp? Only a wimp would do this.
I'm the bravest guy here, okay? He's the bravest guy here.
Let's see if you really are the bravest guy here.
What a wimp! Run, wimp, run! Go see the priest's birdie! - It's alive! - What are you doing? You're dead! What are you doing? - Run! - Come back here! I see you guys decided to take a secret passageway to the dark side, but God sees everything.
There is no forgiveness for those who dare to assault the Kingdom of God.
You'd better cooperate.
There is no forgiveness without a confession.
Whose idea was this game? Nobody's talking? Let's find out then.
Mr.
Alberto.
I didn't kill it, Father.
I tried to save it.
Hell is full of good intentions.
But I didn't kill it.
I tried to save it, I swear.
I told them so.
And Cain said to the Lord, "My punishment is more than I can bear.
" Hands.
Hands! One moment! - Is your suitcase packed? - What, boss? - We're leaving.
- We're leaving, you say? This is eagle country! I refuse to stay in this country, at the mercy of predators! We're leaving.
In the lobby, in thirty minutes.
Paris? Yes! - Maître.
- Mr.
Dumont, we missed you.
Thanks, Charles.
But I see life went on, with lots of parties and always on a full house.
Parties we've had plenty, but there hasn't been much to celebrate for a while.
- This way, please.
- Thanks.
Seems like Santos had to come back in a hurry, so as to hang on to his seat.
In aerial navigation, competition is always healthy.
A toast! A toast to their health! And to ours.
Cheers.
What's wrong? Aren't you glad to be home? Some relationships come to an end.
While others last a lifetime.
What's wrong? You sound so childish.
On the contrary, it's a well-thought decision.
I wish them lots of success.
- Absinthe, please.
- Coffee.
Coffee? Nice way to celebrate your homecoming.
I'm happy with my decisions, Sem.
Your way of looking at Aida says you are not happy at all.
Is it because she's with a date? I meant my relationship with the Aeroclub.
I no longer need to answer to them.
Yet, it is true, no one is irreplaceable.
We depend on the establishment, whether we like it or not.
Right.
Or are you planning to go back to your ranch in Brazil? That's not a bad idea.
Alberto Santos Dumont, the skies and the hearts of Paris are so grateful to see you back.
Good evening, Aida.
Here's the man who flew around the world in a balloon, without ever asking me to join him.
You're exaggerating.
We all know he didn't fly around the world, and that he never deserted you.
Well, let me introduce you, gentlemen.
This is Henry Breckinridge, a lawyer, and a new friend.
And these are Sem and Dumont, my great friends here in Paris.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
It's an honor to meet you, sir.
Sir Please, join us! - May I sit here? - Please, do.
Obrigado.
Merci.
Thank you.
That's kind of you, gentlemen.
If you two had met earlier, you could have teamed up.
An American attorney would've been a great help on your trip.
So, you're already aware of all the issues I had over there? Starting with the food.
Exactly.
Americans are quite capable of having foie gras with a cup of latte.
With all due respect, even American sophistication seems rather gross to me.
Yes, quite so.
I have to admit the French are sophisticated even in their rudeness.
Paris is very generous to her visitors.
Yes, no gentleman here has any difficulty whatsoever in finding a woman he likes.
Then, I do suggest you hurry up.
The room is buzzing today.
You've got another letter from your mom, from New York.
Again? What does she want? She says she can come whenever you wish, to help you move.
I know, and Dad wants me to go back, and the future is in America.
What are you going to tell them? I've already said it, this is my home! A home with no father, no mother, no children! - I'm following my dream, Aunt.
- Enough, Aida! It's high time you wake up and face reality! My God! How could they do this? They're a bunch of savages.
Welcome to civilization, gentlemen.
I'm never leaving again.
Balloon up in the air, the mechanic in his hangar.
Even if things go wrong, Chapin, we learn something new with each flight.
- Yes, but this one was useless.
- Let me see how bad it is.
I need to take it to the shop.
Go ahead.
I already have something else in mind.
Okay, Dumont, tell me what you're up to this time.
My goal is a minimal, lightweight airship.
Just eleven meters long.
- And the balloon? - 220 cubic meters of hydrogen.
But why such a tiny airship? - It'd be just for pleasure trips.
- Just for pleasure trips It will be as nimble as a flying carriage, capable of taking off, and landing, anywhere.
"Santos Dumont, number 9.
Airship La Baladeuse.
" An air carriage.
Good Lord! Go on, cry.
This is your best job yet.
Don't let this success fool you.
Nothing ever satisfies Mr.
Santos Dumont.
So be ready to make "Some minor adjustments.
" I really enjoyed it.
That was perfect.
Almost perfect.
It still needs some minor adjustments.
I need one of you, at my door, tomorrow.
- At your door? - Yes.
Are mechanics menservants now? Everything's ready for your take off, tomorrow morning.
One of you here, at the hangar, will do.
I want the other one at my door at 6:00 am, tomorrow morning.
That will be you, Nuno.
Thanks, Julien.
- Morning, Mr.
Santos.
- Good morning.
I want you here, watching the building, Nuno.
Protecting the patrimony? You could say so.
But what do I do exactly? What do I do? Stay there.
Just stand there.
Looking up there.
Boss, we have enough gas for a two-hour flight more or less.
Excellent! But when I say "let go", it won't mean you're to stop working.
I want you to join Nuno, at my door, immediately after.
Perfect! Here we go, boss! We're ready! - Heads-up! - Release it! What are you doing here? I don't really know.
Boss's orders.
Chapin! My God! He's nuts! Go, go! The rope, Mr.
Dumont! Watch it.
Excuse me.
Make way, please.
Good morning, sir.
Good morning, Julien.
What a beautiful day! Breakfast is served, sir.
He just landed here.
Unbelievable! What the hell? Mr.
Dumont! Cheers! Enjoy, Mr.
Dumont! They are calling it "la baladeuse".
He even carry a child with him.
I still can't believe it.
I'd never let my son go near that suicidal lunatic.
Can't you see it all worked out? Well, your friend might be seen as irresponsible.
Or as a poet of the skies.
A child in a balloon is a dream come true.
But when dreams crash into the ground, you call a lawyer.
Are you jealous? I'm not jealous.
I'm just getting ahead of the facts.
There can be no progress without the support of the law.
And there can be no progress without people of the avant-garde.
Each to his own vocation.
You're right.
Excuse me.
Where are you going? I'm going to find my own vocation.
Try now.
- More? - A little.
How about now? - Good morning.
- Good morning! Aida, I'm sorry, I need to focus on this for a moment.
Why do you always think I distract you? Just a moment, Aida.
I'm almost done.
This is very important! Try it now.
No need to stop on account of me.
I'm here to make sure the job advances.
With all due respect, my friend, there isn't much you can do here.
No, no, no.
You don't understand.
I'm not here to help anyone.
I'm here to take charge.
Be my guest.
You want to be a pioneer? So let's be pioneers together.
If even a child can fly, I don't see why a woman can't.
I'm reporting for work! Madame is just in time.
The seamstresses haven't been in all week long.
I'm not leaving until this generous team starts working on my balloon.
- Excuse me, I'm working here! - Chapin! Chapin, ladies first.
Better yet, behold, the first woman to fly an airship! A Santos Dumont airship.
This is your thermometer.
To turn left, you go like this.
- Like this? - Exactly.
This sets your airscrew in motion, which in turn controls your speed.
You accelerate you decelerate.
Forward thrust, and you go backwards like this.
And have fun! Delicious.
Such a ladylike, perfumed woman, can be swallowed up by her audacity.
Laurent, either speak or eat.
We can't understand a word you're saying.
I was just saying that if it were up to me, that would never, ever, happen.
Perhaps you're not aware, madame, but Miss Aida de Acosta is flying one of young Santos' balloons.
Goodness, how romantic! There's nothing romantic about it! Nothing! She'll be flying all by herself.
I've also heard she insisted on it, and nobody could talk her out of it.
It's still very romantic.
Bravo, Aida! It's a tragedy for aviation! Little Prince Santos has turned into a frog.
Soft and perfumed, in danger of being devoured.
Are we ready? Just a few minor adjustments, and off we go.
Have you noticed any points in common between the boy and the woman Santos picked for flying? Their innocence, perhaps? Not at all! They're both American citizens.
That's true.
And which will be the largest aviation market in the future? I hadn't thought of that.
You're right.
You're more innocent than that boy and that woman.
Regarding Santos, he uses his balloons for philanthropy.
Now the airscrew! Go ahead, Chapin! That's it! Now, Chapin! - I'm ready! - I'm releasing it! Release it! No breakfast, thank you.
I need to sleep some more.
You pull something like this, and you still expect to have breakfast in bed? What's the problem? I'm a single woman, living my own life.
Your parents didn't send you to Paris to learn that! I didn't welcome you in my home for this! What do you mean? What man will marry a woman who's all over the news, like that, like some circus woman? You're exaggerating, Aunt.
Let's wait and see what your parents will have to say.
I think you should go back to America as soon as possible.
You feel like tearing it up, and making that moron swallow his stupid article.
Santos The guy says, so far, my airships are considered my personal whim or a hobby! That my projects are of no use to the country.
You're on the front page, all over the news, yet you get upset over what's least important? But this is unacceptable, Sem! Everybody knows he thrives on controversy.
It's part of the game.
He feeds on people's success, and you, on the reviews.
He claims I left the Aeroclub to turn aviation into a social club for women and children! Thanks.
Next time, you take his mother.
Next time, whatever for? I've already covered everything.
I've got nothing to prove anymore.
It seems you like being and not being there, like a kid who won't play just to draw attention.
I'm not one of your caricatures! Stop seeing me as such! You can't choose how others see you! No! But I can demand honesty from a journalist! People who are different are considered different.
That's right.
That's right.
Aida de Acosta! The first woman to fly.
How are you? I'm fine.
Aren't you happy about the reactions? After all that has happened, I've discovered how much I care about what people say about me.
Wasn't that what you wanted? I went too far.
If I cared about what people say about me Every time we meet in this solitary place I feel so empty.
But now it seems alright to feel like that.
Aida Why? Because now I'm sure each of us has their own life to lead, their own calling to heed.
There's not enough room for two in your balloon.
But thank you anyway for everything.
From here departed the steam of industrialization.
Now, in the opposite direction, we have been graced with Santos Dumont's magnificent flying machine.
So now, in order to show our deepest respect and gratitude, I yield the floor to the Brazilian ambassador, right here in London, Ladies and gentlemens, please put your hands together and give a welcome to Sir Joaquim Nabuco.
- Mr.
Gordon.
- It's a pleasure.
The Brazilians who have had the honor of beeing invited to our meeting will always remember this moment as one of personal recognition.
But also of patriotic pride.
Whatever the future of aernavigation may be, we can be sure that the name of Santos Dumont will go down in history, for he will be remembered as the first man not only to navigate a flying vesell, but also to choose courses that were both with and against the wind.
Bravo! Bravo! It's your pioneering efforts we should be celebrating.
You stood up for the abolition cause when few Brazilians had the courage to do so.
- Congratulations, Ambassador.
- Thank you.
But I should also congratulate your family.
I believe liberty was the greatest legacy your father left you.
I only feel free when I'm flying.
The Paris Aeroclub must be proud of your achievements.
They'd be even prouder if I were French.
Don't tell me all the fuss about the prize was because of that.
It doesn't matter, Ambassador.
I'm no longer in the aeroclub.
I turned that page.
Conciliating the interests of politics and diplomacy is no easy task.
Tell me about it.
I prefer to deal with the issues of aerial navigation than with the terrestrial ones.
Good evening.
Sir.
- Mom.
- Yes.
Are angels Are angels human? Angels are beings of light, son, who live between Heaven and Earth to get us closer to God.
Do you believe in them? Certainly.
So, are they human or not? They're like divine humans.
Humans are sinners while angels are pure.
So, if I pray very hard, will I be like that? Like what? You're already a very good boy.
I found her sprawled on the patio.
It was awful! Thank God Jorge wasn't here.
I had to find you, Alberto.
Why would anyone take their own life? I can't even describe how I feel.
Done.
My God, what a nightmare! Every year it seems you're going off to war.
I'd rather go to war than being in that prison.
It's no use fretting, son.
You'll be just fine.
I'll put your pillow in the suitcase.
And the angel Gabriel, your guardian angel.
See? Everything will be fine.
There.
Hey, it's not that bad.
You'll make a lot of friends and learn new things.
Go now, don't linger.
It will be over soon.
God bless you, son.
Amen.
Good morning.
- Good morning.
- I didn't want to wake you up.
Not having to wake up would be nice.
But we can't run from the world under the covers, can we? You're right.
We can't run from the world.
We need to move on.
I hate seeing you all alone.
I find comfort in the sky.
Europe played an important role.
Now we're heading for America.
ST.
LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR APRIL, 1904 Monsieur Santos Dumont! Mr.
Langley! What a pleasure it is to welcome you in my country! I was anxious to see you again, my friend.
We have a busy program.
Come, let me introduce you to some friends.
Lovely! Paris built its first metro line linking the city to the Olympic Park in 1900.
Here, in Saint Louis, our pledge is to expand the legacy to benefit all.
We're in the 20th century.
Things must no longer be done in the dark.
Welcome to this spectacle of modernity.
All this is possible thanks to this man.
Thomas Edison, the inventor of the electric lamp.
Do you know how many lamps it took to make my first million dollars? No, sir.
Actually I've no idea of industrial production costs, my work is more handcrafted, I'd say.
Just the one, and the brightest of them all: intellectual property.
Yes, of course.
You are absolutely right, sir.
So why do you insist on working with no patents? It's just I already have enough to live on.
Anyway, what have you come to show at the exhibition? My number 7, a racing airship.
The organizers are offering the winner $100,000.
I'm sorry to tell you that the airships' days are numbered.
They can't reach the speed our progress demands.
The focus of development will surely turn to equipment which is heavier than air.
Back in France I've heard of some experiments being carried out here in the United States.
Are you aware of them? Yes, but no one has taken off.
Otherwise they'd be here in Saint Louis! Right.
They're gliders, aren't they? Based on the inventions of an Australian and a German.
Hargrave and Lilenthal, geniuses.
That's why I refrain from joining this race.
How do you patent an invention that's own by everyone? All you need is to find a solution for getting something heavier than air off the ground for the first time, and then you'll have your patent.
I'm too old for that.
You're a young inventor.
Maybe you'll succeed.
Thank you for the consideration, sir.
But keep in mind, young man.
No one remembers an invention that went wrong.
Morning, boss.
How did you come all the way here without speaking any English? There's always a lady that loves my French accent.
For example: "Miss, without you, life is so dull and gloomy.
" - What a lady killer! - Thanks, boss.
Who do you think you're fooling? I know exactly how we got you here.
I almost had to carry you on my lap.
I admit that since I got here, I've hardly opened my trap, not to speak, not to eat, much less to have a drink.
Another thing, boss.
I was thinking that, if in England, which is right next door to France, to France, mind you, food is borderline not fit to eat, what will it be like here, on the other side of the world? - You know, Chapin - Yes, sir? What they do have here is a lot of work for you.
Get to work! Get to work, you, Americans! Boys! Working, working! Be careful.
This is fragile, fragile.
There! Come on! Attention! Unfold it! No way! Unbelievable! Are you mad or what? Don't you understand? Go see a shrink, my friend! What the hell is this? I'm sure we'll find a way to execute everything within deadlines.
- I'm sure.
Don't worry! - That's a thing I'm not really sure.
Now what? - Back up, back up.
- Damn Americans! - Are you crazy? - They'll damage our equipment! Calm down! Listen everybody! We have a flight in less than two days, there's to be no fighting in here.
Understood? Get out of the way.
Move, boys! That's ok.
Enough.
Thank you.
And it's the end of the day, gentelmen.
Thank you for the work.
Take some rest.
Will take it form here tomorrow.
We've already guaranteed the balloon is well secured, with no leaks whatsoever.
We'll continue tomorrow.
I can sleep right here.
I always carry my own heating system.
The Fair Committee has reserved a hotel room for you.
Making a reservation is easy.
Who's going to foot the bill? I'll take care of that.
Then, I'll finally get to meet American women.
With some cash and a few drinks, I'll sweep them off their feet, boss.
The language of love is universal.
Chapin, outside France, you'll limit your chatting to the engines.
Stay put in your hotel room.
I want no more problems.
It is always good to have a lawyer at hand, but for the moment I'm defending myself perfectly well alone.
I'm the one needing your guidance here in Paris.
Americans, unite! I think young Santos' seat is empty.
So we both came from to meet each other here? Interesting.
See how fate can be even more romantic in Paris? Aida Stop, Henry! What is this? Bastards! It's torn, Chapin! Damn! In the name of the honorable citizens of this city, I take full responsibility for what happened.
I'd hardly expect something else.
But, sir You told us the warehouse would be locked as soon as we'll finished our work.
The guards told me no one came in during the night.
Wait.
So the guards were here at night.
Are you insinuating something, Mr.
Dumont? Well, we did not do that, sheriff.
In any case, we'll make the arrangements for everthing to be repaired as quickly as possible.
Boss, we'll need more silk, and two seamstresses, to try to mend the balloon.
What will be hard to rebuild is our trust, Chapin.
You can rely on the police.
We'll bring in the guilty party like a trophy.
Yet another trophy to add to my collection! Good, the best weapon in the hands of the best hunter.
We'll see who's the best at the end.
"At the end.
" - What are you doing here? - Yes.
What are you doing here? Have you no pity? - Pity? - Pity? I don't have any pity.
Do you, Tomé? Pity is for the birds, Alberto.
Hey.
Why don't you go see the priest's birdie, you little wimp? Only a wimp would do this.
I'm the bravest guy here, okay? He's the bravest guy here.
Let's see if you really are the bravest guy here.
What a wimp! Run, wimp, run! Go see the priest's birdie! - It's alive! - What are you doing? You're dead! What are you doing? - Run! - Come back here! I see you guys decided to take a secret passageway to the dark side, but God sees everything.
There is no forgiveness for those who dare to assault the Kingdom of God.
You'd better cooperate.
There is no forgiveness without a confession.
Whose idea was this game? Nobody's talking? Let's find out then.
Mr.
Alberto.
I didn't kill it, Father.
I tried to save it.
Hell is full of good intentions.
But I didn't kill it.
I tried to save it, I swear.
I told them so.
And Cain said to the Lord, "My punishment is more than I can bear.
" Hands.
Hands! One moment! - Is your suitcase packed? - What, boss? - We're leaving.
- We're leaving, you say? This is eagle country! I refuse to stay in this country, at the mercy of predators! We're leaving.
In the lobby, in thirty minutes.
Paris? Yes! - Maître.
- Mr.
Dumont, we missed you.
Thanks, Charles.
But I see life went on, with lots of parties and always on a full house.
Parties we've had plenty, but there hasn't been much to celebrate for a while.
- This way, please.
- Thanks.
Seems like Santos had to come back in a hurry, so as to hang on to his seat.
In aerial navigation, competition is always healthy.
A toast! A toast to their health! And to ours.
Cheers.
What's wrong? Aren't you glad to be home? Some relationships come to an end.
While others last a lifetime.
What's wrong? You sound so childish.
On the contrary, it's a well-thought decision.
I wish them lots of success.
- Absinthe, please.
- Coffee.
Coffee? Nice way to celebrate your homecoming.
I'm happy with my decisions, Sem.
Your way of looking at Aida says you are not happy at all.
Is it because she's with a date? I meant my relationship with the Aeroclub.
I no longer need to answer to them.
Yet, it is true, no one is irreplaceable.
We depend on the establishment, whether we like it or not.
Right.
Or are you planning to go back to your ranch in Brazil? That's not a bad idea.
Alberto Santos Dumont, the skies and the hearts of Paris are so grateful to see you back.
Good evening, Aida.
Here's the man who flew around the world in a balloon, without ever asking me to join him.
You're exaggerating.
We all know he didn't fly around the world, and that he never deserted you.
Well, let me introduce you, gentlemen.
This is Henry Breckinridge, a lawyer, and a new friend.
And these are Sem and Dumont, my great friends here in Paris.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
It's an honor to meet you, sir.
Sir Please, join us! - May I sit here? - Please, do.
Obrigado.
Merci.
Thank you.
That's kind of you, gentlemen.
If you two had met earlier, you could have teamed up.
An American attorney would've been a great help on your trip.
So, you're already aware of all the issues I had over there? Starting with the food.
Exactly.
Americans are quite capable of having foie gras with a cup of latte.
With all due respect, even American sophistication seems rather gross to me.
Yes, quite so.
I have to admit the French are sophisticated even in their rudeness.
Paris is very generous to her visitors.
Yes, no gentleman here has any difficulty whatsoever in finding a woman he likes.
Then, I do suggest you hurry up.
The room is buzzing today.
You've got another letter from your mom, from New York.
Again? What does she want? She says she can come whenever you wish, to help you move.
I know, and Dad wants me to go back, and the future is in America.
What are you going to tell them? I've already said it, this is my home! A home with no father, no mother, no children! - I'm following my dream, Aunt.
- Enough, Aida! It's high time you wake up and face reality! My God! How could they do this? They're a bunch of savages.
Welcome to civilization, gentlemen.
I'm never leaving again.
Balloon up in the air, the mechanic in his hangar.
Even if things go wrong, Chapin, we learn something new with each flight.
- Yes, but this one was useless.
- Let me see how bad it is.
I need to take it to the shop.
Go ahead.
I already have something else in mind.
Okay, Dumont, tell me what you're up to this time.
My goal is a minimal, lightweight airship.
Just eleven meters long.
- And the balloon? - 220 cubic meters of hydrogen.
But why such a tiny airship? - It'd be just for pleasure trips.
- Just for pleasure trips It will be as nimble as a flying carriage, capable of taking off, and landing, anywhere.
"Santos Dumont, number 9.
Airship La Baladeuse.
" An air carriage.
Good Lord! Go on, cry.
This is your best job yet.
Don't let this success fool you.
Nothing ever satisfies Mr.
Santos Dumont.
So be ready to make "Some minor adjustments.
" I really enjoyed it.
That was perfect.
Almost perfect.
It still needs some minor adjustments.
I need one of you, at my door, tomorrow.
- At your door? - Yes.
Are mechanics menservants now? Everything's ready for your take off, tomorrow morning.
One of you here, at the hangar, will do.
I want the other one at my door at 6:00 am, tomorrow morning.
That will be you, Nuno.
Thanks, Julien.
- Morning, Mr.
Santos.
- Good morning.
I want you here, watching the building, Nuno.
Protecting the patrimony? You could say so.
But what do I do exactly? What do I do? Stay there.
Just stand there.
Looking up there.
Boss, we have enough gas for a two-hour flight more or less.
Excellent! But when I say "let go", it won't mean you're to stop working.
I want you to join Nuno, at my door, immediately after.
Perfect! Here we go, boss! We're ready! - Heads-up! - Release it! What are you doing here? I don't really know.
Boss's orders.
Chapin! My God! He's nuts! Go, go! The rope, Mr.
Dumont! Watch it.
Excuse me.
Make way, please.
Good morning, sir.
Good morning, Julien.
What a beautiful day! Breakfast is served, sir.
He just landed here.
Unbelievable! What the hell? Mr.
Dumont! Cheers! Enjoy, Mr.
Dumont! They are calling it "la baladeuse".
He even carry a child with him.
I still can't believe it.
I'd never let my son go near that suicidal lunatic.
Can't you see it all worked out? Well, your friend might be seen as irresponsible.
Or as a poet of the skies.
A child in a balloon is a dream come true.
But when dreams crash into the ground, you call a lawyer.
Are you jealous? I'm not jealous.
I'm just getting ahead of the facts.
There can be no progress without the support of the law.
And there can be no progress without people of the avant-garde.
Each to his own vocation.
You're right.
Excuse me.
Where are you going? I'm going to find my own vocation.
Try now.
- More? - A little.
How about now? - Good morning.
- Good morning! Aida, I'm sorry, I need to focus on this for a moment.
Why do you always think I distract you? Just a moment, Aida.
I'm almost done.
This is very important! Try it now.
No need to stop on account of me.
I'm here to make sure the job advances.
With all due respect, my friend, there isn't much you can do here.
No, no, no.
You don't understand.
I'm not here to help anyone.
I'm here to take charge.
Be my guest.
You want to be a pioneer? So let's be pioneers together.
If even a child can fly, I don't see why a woman can't.
I'm reporting for work! Madame is just in time.
The seamstresses haven't been in all week long.
I'm not leaving until this generous team starts working on my balloon.
- Excuse me, I'm working here! - Chapin! Chapin, ladies first.
Better yet, behold, the first woman to fly an airship! A Santos Dumont airship.
This is your thermometer.
To turn left, you go like this.
- Like this? - Exactly.
This sets your airscrew in motion, which in turn controls your speed.
You accelerate you decelerate.
Forward thrust, and you go backwards like this.
And have fun! Delicious.
Such a ladylike, perfumed woman, can be swallowed up by her audacity.
Laurent, either speak or eat.
We can't understand a word you're saying.
I was just saying that if it were up to me, that would never, ever, happen.
Perhaps you're not aware, madame, but Miss Aida de Acosta is flying one of young Santos' balloons.
Goodness, how romantic! There's nothing romantic about it! Nothing! She'll be flying all by herself.
I've also heard she insisted on it, and nobody could talk her out of it.
It's still very romantic.
Bravo, Aida! It's a tragedy for aviation! Little Prince Santos has turned into a frog.
Soft and perfumed, in danger of being devoured.
Are we ready? Just a few minor adjustments, and off we go.
Have you noticed any points in common between the boy and the woman Santos picked for flying? Their innocence, perhaps? Not at all! They're both American citizens.
That's true.
And which will be the largest aviation market in the future? I hadn't thought of that.
You're right.
You're more innocent than that boy and that woman.
Regarding Santos, he uses his balloons for philanthropy.
Now the airscrew! Go ahead, Chapin! That's it! Now, Chapin! - I'm ready! - I'm releasing it! Release it! No breakfast, thank you.
I need to sleep some more.
You pull something like this, and you still expect to have breakfast in bed? What's the problem? I'm a single woman, living my own life.
Your parents didn't send you to Paris to learn that! I didn't welcome you in my home for this! What do you mean? What man will marry a woman who's all over the news, like that, like some circus woman? You're exaggerating, Aunt.
Let's wait and see what your parents will have to say.
I think you should go back to America as soon as possible.
You feel like tearing it up, and making that moron swallow his stupid article.
Santos The guy says, so far, my airships are considered my personal whim or a hobby! That my projects are of no use to the country.
You're on the front page, all over the news, yet you get upset over what's least important? But this is unacceptable, Sem! Everybody knows he thrives on controversy.
It's part of the game.
He feeds on people's success, and you, on the reviews.
He claims I left the Aeroclub to turn aviation into a social club for women and children! Thanks.
Next time, you take his mother.
Next time, whatever for? I've already covered everything.
I've got nothing to prove anymore.
It seems you like being and not being there, like a kid who won't play just to draw attention.
I'm not one of your caricatures! Stop seeing me as such! You can't choose how others see you! No! But I can demand honesty from a journalist! People who are different are considered different.
That's right.
That's right.
Aida de Acosta! The first woman to fly.
How are you? I'm fine.
Aren't you happy about the reactions? After all that has happened, I've discovered how much I care about what people say about me.
Wasn't that what you wanted? I went too far.
If I cared about what people say about me Every time we meet in this solitary place I feel so empty.
But now it seems alright to feel like that.
Aida Why? Because now I'm sure each of us has their own life to lead, their own calling to heed.
There's not enough room for two in your balloon.
But thank you anyway for everything.