Love on a Horse (1973)

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Larry.

Larry.

Father.

Larry, my bow Are you back?

I came to see you,

only for a few days.

You've ripened.

You're a man now.

You haven't changed a bit.

Countryside becomes you, obviously.

I've grown old...

No use lying.

Who is she?

The latest?

Yeah...

You had to wait for 4 years to come

and see your old father again, did you?

Let's not remember

the old days anymore.

Alexis.

Just a sec.

Julia. I have a surprise for you.

Walt here.

We'll be right with you.

- Julia, this is Larry.

- Hello.

Hi.

Alexis has told me so much about you.

He must be terribly fond of you.

Children of mine.

Don't start all over again, father.

I won't stay. Don't insist.

I'm going next week.

Some friends are coming from Rome,

we'll visit the islands.

Why won't you stay here?

Your friends, too.

Not possible.

You won't find a better spot than here.

Larry, I need you.

I want you to spend all summer with us.

Would give me real pleasure.

Julia wants it, too.

Isn't it so, Julia?

I don't need tell him that.

The house is his.

I'll get the fruit, now.

How do you manage with her?

A man of Imagination manages

everything.

Even in his old age.

You play the guitar, Larry?

I learned to play a little in Rome.

Me and my friends meet now and then

and make up tunes, for the fun of it.

Let's hear you play, then.

Come on, Larry.

Come, so.

One of your tunes.

Alexis, I'll dance.

I haven't danced for so long.

Let me watch you and enjoy.

Nice, nice.

Bravo, Julia.

Bravo, Larry.

That's a glorious night.

Very nice.

Alexis, come.

Why stop so soon?

That's not for me anymore...

That's for you, youngsters.

Oh, I'm getting tired...

Well done, Julia.

You were marvelous.

You can't get any sleep, either.

What's the matter?

- Nothing.

- What's wrong?

- Nothing. Want some?

- No.

- Alexis, may I ask you something?

- Whatever you like.

Why do you insist on him staying?

Does it bother you?

You know I have a soft spot for him.

So you'd like him to stay

with us for good?

Right, Alexis? Tell me.

Thanks, Julia.

I love you very much.

Today I have a darned

penchant for work.

This means you're back in form.

- Is Larry up yet?

- No, and it looks like he won't be...

Breakfast is ready.

I'm sleepy-

If you wake up and feel like It,

we'll be working at the shore.

So...

If I decide to cheat on you, then

I'll abandon you and go.

But you will never do that...

Will you?

I don't see why you're

bringing this up.

Fear...

What fear?

Fear of the impending end.

Of death.

Of annihilation.

What is this nonsense you're talking?

I've started getting senile, Julia.

I cannot lay with you In a way

worth your while.

I cannot do a painting.

I've grown worse than a dauber.

Larry must be alone.

You'd better go back

and prepare some lunch.

We'll go back together.

You go ahead, I'll come later on.

When the sun gets vertical

it is reflected on the sea and causes...

Those fascinating blue-ray

variations...

So, let me marvel at them...

Since I cannot reproduce them...

Larry would leave because he surely

felt contempt towards me.

He's been feeling that for years now.

He despised me in his own way

never giving me a chance

for atonement.

He despised me for

his mother's death.

He despised me for that

damned night after her funeral

when he saw me In Nora's arms,

she was one of my models

and that night was never to be erased

from his memory.

He never accepted an excuse or

an explanation.

He chose to live with his grandma

in Rome

in his mother's family house.

The more time he spent away from me

and the more he wanted to leave,

the more my longing for him grew.

And I was determined to do

everything for his sake.

Julia would return home alone.

Larry would be alone.

There would be just the two of them.

And I would take my time...

I could tell he liked Julia.

I knew it the first moment they met.

Julia liked him, too.

Julia might persuade him to stay.

I was certain about that.

She'd turn his mind around.

Because there are certain things

only a woman can achieve.

She would persuade him.

Because there are certain things

only a woman can achieve.

Never walk around naked again.

I didn't know you could be shocked.

What about my father,

you dropped him in the sea?

I want to know what exactly

you're doing here.

I'm your father's lover and model.

I also love him.

I didn't know that...

So now that you do,

behave yourself.

They hover...

staring and laughing

at the foaming wave

but as soon as courage haves them

fly back down to Mother Sea

That's nice, where did you find it?

Family heirloom.

Belonged to my mother.

She got it from her grandma.

Secretly playing with her foam

and in the moody wharf

thousands of dreams are wavering

My beloved is

a woman frivolous

like those seabirds

when in the high clouds

or to the sea waters

she gives away her kissing

They hover...

staring and laughing

at the foaming wave

but as soon as courage haves them

fly back down to Mother Sea

Are you crying?

Remembering...

My boy...

My boy...

Don't, Larry.

Don't...

I love you, Alexis.

I know.

Make a real painting and

get my old self back...

Where did Larry get those?

I had them put away in store.

When his mother became ill

Larry was six years old.

She adored him. She wanted her

by her bedside all the time.

And he played songs on the

gramophone to please her.

She'd take him In her arms and

they cried together.

They both knew she was going to die.

They would listen to songs,

laugh and cry...

This went on for six months.

Until one morning, Larry...

walked in her room...

put the record on for her...

but she was dead.

He believes I rejoiced in her death.

He'll never stop hating me.

I tried to convince him otherwise

but in vain.

Larry will never forget his mother.

He told me I have her eyes.

And that he's not sure If he hates

or adores me.

Is it true?

Yes.

You have his mothers eyes.

So, he was crying?

While listening to the gramophone.

Let him not know about our talk.

Not sure how he'll take it.

An idea was swirling around

in my head...

If only I could relive my youth...

Be again as I was then...

Be like Larry.

Like Larry who was right there

before me,

who was my son,

who was my blood,

who was me in contempt for myself,

he despised me

like my old self despised

my present one...

the impotent one,

the old one, the finished one...

I had to do something and

relive the past...

relive my youth.

Some crazy notions crossed my mind.

Crazy...

but at that point seamed

magnificent to me...

Really amazing...

Hold it...

That's it.

What's the carnival for?

Gone mad you two?

Larry son, I know exactly

what I'm doing.

Come and pose for me.

Put this on and you'll see.

These, too.

Dance. Love each other.

Kiss while dancing.

Kiss her, Larry. Kiss her.

Come on, boy. Kiss her.

It might as well be me.

It's the same thing.

That's it.

Kiss... Kiss.

Kiss each other.

That's it.

That's mother's wedding dress.

And I was wearing this tuxedo.

While you danced with her,

I thought it was me in my youth days.

What else could you be with my blood

running through your veins?

lam... you

in 40 years' time

and you are me

40 years back.

And why dress us up like that?

The moment of inspiration

I feel an electric charge

in my brain.

After that there's no control.

You just let your Imagination go

and lead you wherever.

The main thing Is I got my

form back.

Alexis...

Say it.

- Come and see who funny he looks.

- Who?

- Larry In that hat.

- He's one little Alexis.

Julia and Larry intermingled fine,

a divine Interminglement

never seen before

and I, through them, relived.

I was reborn.

Through their youth

I earned life anew.

It was a splendid thing.

Divine.

Magic.

Belonging to me

more that ever before.

Now I've got you tied up to your guilt.

The sweet taste of transgression...

You can never getaway.

And I'll feel younger with you there.

New powers spring up in me.

I exist again through you.

And HI always exist even when

not alive.

Alexis, are you asleep?

I'm dreaming.

Of myself rolling down

to Hell's darkest darkness...

surrounded by demon fiends.

Then suddenly...

I'm hurled Into the vastness

of the Universe...

I'm transformed Into millions

of galaxies...

and conquer Eternity.

Alexis...

Julia.

- What Is It?

- Alexis...

Alexis.

Julia is going shopping

in the village.

Want a ride there?

I've never had a motorcycle ride.

Will it be nice?

Depending on the cyclist.

Right, Larry?

Larry, wait.

Put the hat on. You look fabulous in it.

- But It'll fall off.

- Julia will hold on to it.

I like you wearing It.

It inspires me.

Each young person

is like a celebration

a fire at the Fair

a hope in your heart

Let's not think of their doings as funny

You were a youth once, too

Every morning

MM youngsters

sweet smiles

start out on a long walk

Every young person

is like a celebration

a fire at the Fair

a hope in your heart.

There's some kids

just wandering about

their minds fixed on why

a rose on the ear

There's some kids

thirsty for life

look up to the sky

hanging the cross

Let's not think of their doings as funny

You were a youth once, too

There's some kids

just wandering about

their minds fixed on why

a rose on the ear

There's some kids

thirsty for life

look up to the sky

hanging the cross.

Alexis, where are you?

Why did you put the bed outside?

From now on, I'll work locked in.

You'll spare me that, won't you?

Right, Larry?

I want to talk to you, children.

I want you to understand.

I'm happy to have you both by my side.

Found myself again.

Now I can paint again.

Come, sit here.

Larry, over here.

Right here. Sit, son.

Fine, fine...

I'll lock myself in and paint.

I won't have anyone see It before

it's finished.

I don't get this.

Human desires...

Inspiration... Fantasy...

They're like the infinite Astral Universe

surrounded by Hell.

Ah, children of mine...

The World Is so simple and so

complex at the same time...

Larry, dress yourself up like

the other day.

You too, Julia.

I want to see you dance.

Alexis, won't you open?

- Not before the great moment comes.

- What do you want for lunch?

What you two want.

I'm forever your sl*ve.

It'll take a while.

Tell Larry I love him very much.

I love you, too.

Julia, you hear me?

I heard you.

You're a couple of small Gods,

circulating in my brain blood vessels.

Larry, oh my sweet boy.

Will you go away with me, Julia?

I will. I'll do whatever you want.

- And you'll never leave me.

- I'll always be by your side.

Let's go now, without telling him.

Can't do It.

I have to speak to him first.

Today.

It's not that easy. Perhaps you

cannot understand.

- You have to choose, Julia.

- I already have.

With you for all time.

Ah children, If you only knew

how glad I am.

I started becoming again an artist

worthy of my fame.

I owe this to Larry, my beloved son.

You too, of course, Julia.

Thanks to you, I found myself again.

Bartis will set up my exhibits all over

the world. We'll go there together.

- The three of us.

- I'm off in two days.

- To the Islands with my pals.

- And if they don't come?

I'm off anyway. Even by myself.

Larry-'

How can I make you see

I don't want you to go?

You're wrong to believe my aim In life

is to keep you company.

- I have my own plans.

- Don't be foolish, Larry.

I want my son with me.

I love you.

You only love yourself.

Shame on you, Larry.

He's your father.

Perhaps, but I know him better

than you do.

Don't listen to him.

He didn't mean it, Alexis.

He'll stay with us, you'll see...

Are you coming?

Are you blackmailing me?

Nothing but.

Then you're bored of me already.

Alexis, what have you done?

I couldn't stand the thought of losing

him. Too hard to bear...

Ah, Larry...

You shouldn't have done this, father.

What will you do now, son?

Will you go?

Why do you Insist

on my staying so much?

Some things are very much like painting.

Can't be expressed through words.

- He's locked In and painting.

- Did you tell him?

I can't.

Then I will.

I'll tell him everything.

No, Larry.

You won't tell him anything.

Can't you wail a little longer?

See what he did to keep you here?

I don't care.

We'll go together.

Come what may.

Julia.

Yes?

Why are you so nosy, Julia?

What did I do?

I'm not at all nosy.

You were peeking through the keyhole.

How did you know?

At this age I've grown into...

I can sense all that goes around me.

I brought you breakfast.

Leave it. I'll take it.

I'm off to the doctor In Athens.

I'm in great pain.

- I'll go with you.

- No one will come.

- I'll be back by afternoon.

- I'll go with you.

I can manage by myself.

Try to keep him...

Help me, Julia.

You're coming with me, Julia.

Aren't you?

If we go now, anything might happen.

He can't be trusted.

I want you, Larry.

I want you every minute.

Why not stay here?

Why should we go?

You want us both.

I don't like It.

Keep that in mind.

As soon as he gets well and finishes

the painting, we'll go.

Satisfied?

This may never be.

He may never finish it.

Then, never it will be.

I can't figure your mind out.

How you feel and think.

Right now, within me there's a battle

between God and Satan.

Can you tell who will win?

I'll never touch you again

before we get out of here.

I knew you'd come to me.

I love you.

I want you every minute.

- Come along, we're going now.

- Don't be impatient.

- Say, are you coming?

- I can't leave him.

He's keeping my soul, can't you see?

Before Alexis returns I'll be gone.

You don't have much time to decide.

He knows, Julia, can't you see?

He knows all...

Here's proof...

Yes...

I know.

You should have told me.

You see the trick he played on us?

Julia, don't walk away.

Talk to me.

I love you, If you want

we go away now.

I'll wait for you here.

Here comes the great artlst.

The new Van Gogh.

Come closer and admire your work.

Your masterpieces.

Is that why you locked

yourself in all this time?

What is it, Larry?

Since you know everything,

great artist, why ask?

Looks like you got your kicks out of

peeking on us for inspiration.

You never should have done this.

Why? Because it explains it all?

All your masquerades and doings

and insisting upon my staying.

That's what you wanted, Isn't It?

That's why you threw her at me.

When the mask falls off

words are useless.

Julia, don't listen to him.

Too late, old man.

You've lost the game...

I'm going, Alexis...

I'm going with him.

You won't do that, Julia.

You both won't do it.

I'm going, Alexis.

Alright, Larry.

You won.

Take her and go.

Go while there's still time.

But wherever you go I'll be

there between you two.

You're leaving me then, Julia?

By myself?

Why?

Why?

Thanks for everything.

Larry.

Julia.

You're not going.

You're not leaving me alone.

No one can take what belongs to me.