Officer Truchaud:The necklace, neckpiece, piece of jewelry that you have no proof of bringing to Cannes?
David Lasalle:This is why people say the French are arrogant.
Officer Truchaud:I have heard that.
David Lasalle:I’m going to be honest with you.
Officer Truchaud:What were you doing until now?
David Lasalle:I—I, can Ipleaseskip this question?
Officer Truchaud:Fine.
David Lasalle:I’ve heard some rumors about what happened last night on that yacht. People are talking about a certain famous person being…unreachable.
Officer Truchaud:They are?
David Lasalle:Is it true?
Officer Truchaud:I can’t answer that.
David Lasalle:Well, if itistrue, that’s huge.
Officer Truchaud:…
David Lasalle:If it’s true.
Officer Truchaud:…
David Lasalle:Are they still going to announce the Palme d’Or tonight? The ceremony’s supposed to start in less than an hour.
Officer Truchaud:I’m a police officer with the criminal brigade. I have very little to do with the schedule of a film festival.
David Lasalle:[gasps] So that’s why the news hasn’t come out yet. The show must go on and all that.
Officer Truchaud:Some people might think that way.
David Lasalle:I wasn’t on that yacht. I didn’t even meet…
Officer Truchaud:The alleged victim?
David Lasalle:Right. I was in my hotel room all night. You can check the security footage. All these parties, they look fun for a few minutes, but I’m an early riser. I like to get a run in first thing in the morning. It’s important to stay fit.
Officer Truchaud:We’ll have to check your alibi.
David Lasalle:And then can you start looking for thenecklace? Because otherwise I think you may have another dead body on your hands.
Officer Truchaud:Are you afraid for your safety?
David Lasalle:I am afraid. I’mveryafraid for myself. If we don’t find this necklace, I might lose my job.
Officer Truchaud:I don’t think that’s somethingIcan help you with.
David Lasalle:If you’re going to stand idly by whileyourpeople rob us of a multimillion-dollar piece of history, then I think we’re done here.
Cannes Film FestivalDay Eight
Marnie
