:17:03
Who are these people?
:17:07
Of which milieu are they?
:17:10
Do you see that vase?
:17:12
Yes! Empire style is everywhere
:17:15
- And those Voronikhine lamps
- Lamps?
:17:20
Empire! Empire! Empire!
:17:22
I have no enthusiasm for it.
That style is too silly
:17:29
Don't forget it was born
under Bonaparte...
:17:34
...then it became fashionable here...
:17:36
...to the point of becoming
the national style...
:17:40
...to the detriment
of its originality
:17:42
We battled Napoleon,
not the Empire style
:17:45
Who are they? Who are these people?
:17:48
People who live in St Petersburg
when the city is no longer a capital
:17:52
It's better that way.
A capital city should be...
:17:56
...an ancient city like Moscow.
Not a chimera
:18:01
- Who are these people?
- Should I introduce you?
:18:03
- Only if it's not impolite
- No, they are friends
:18:07
Oleg Konstantinovich,
medical professor
:18:11
Lev Mikhailovich, actor
:18:13
Shouldn't they rise?
:18:15
My European friend,
he is visiting Russia
:18:18
- My pleasure
- He's European
:18:24
Medicine is a fine profession
:18:27
I haven't spoken for years
:18:31
Aside from my new accomplice
:18:34
Such a long time...
What is that odour?
:18:36
Odour?
:18:38
A curious odour...
:18:40
Have you been
in St Petersburg long?
:18:43
Yes, for one hour
:18:46
- And you came straight here?
- I had my reasons
:18:49
You must love art!
:18:51
Are you interested in beauty
or just its representation?
:18:55
No, Marquis. We're here to rest
:18:58
"Marquis"?