Chocolat (2000)

Alfred Molina: Comte de Reynaud

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• [Père Henri is singing "Hound Dog" while sweeping snow from the courtyard] 

  Comte de Reynaud : A new addition to the liturgy?

• Comte de Reynaud : Rumor has it you are harbouring Madame Muscat. Is that true?

  Vianne : You make her sound like a fugitive.

  Comte de Reynaud : She *is* a fugitive. From her marriage vows, which have been sanctified by God.

  Vianne : Josephine? Come out here a minute. Let His Radiance have a look at you, hm?

  [shows the Comte the ugly bruise on Josephine's forehead] 

  Vianne : Is that sanctified enough for you? It's not the first time.

  Comte de Reynaud : I am truly sorry. You should have come to me. Your husband will be made to repent for this.

  Josephine Muscat : Tell him to repent on someone else's head.

• Comte de Reynaud : Let me try to put this into perspective for you. The first Comte de Reynaud expelled all the radical Huguenots in this village. You and your truffles present a far lesser challenge.

• Francoise Drou : How is the Comtesse enjoying Italy?

  Comte de Reynaud : She may be extending her trip.

  Francoise Drou : Ah... Very nice.

• Caroline Clairmont : I suppose it can't be easy, having her gone.

  Comte de Reynaud : I can't seem to get used to it, no matter how much time...

  [forced cheerfulness] 

  Comte de Reynaud : But, I look forward to her return.

  Caroline Clairmont : [gently]  I don't believe anyone would think less of you if you were to say she was never coming back.

• Comte de Reynaud : [forcing Serge into the confessional]  He is ready.

  Pere Henri : But confession must be made in the spirit of contrition.

  Comte de Reynaud : [pulling open the curtain]  You, have you come in the spirit of contrition?

  Serge Muscat : Contrition... yes contrition,

  Comte de Reynaud : [shutting curtain]  He is ready.

• Comte de Reynaud : Shameless, isn't it? The sheer nerve of the woman. Opening a chocolaterie just in time for Lent. The woman is brazen!

• Francoise Drou : Bonjour monsieur le Comte.

  Comte de Reynaud : I wish all my tenants were as reliable as you, madame Drou.

  Francoise Drou : How is the Comtesse enjoying Italy?

  Comte de Reynaud : She may be extending her trip.

  Francoise Drou : Ah... Very nice...