1 00:00:05,180 --> 00:00:06,880 it's Christmas, so what? 2 00:00:06,960 --> 00:00:08,720 who is happy and why? 3 00:00:08,860 --> 00:00:12,000 does skiing make you happy? 4 00:00:12,720 --> 00:00:14,640 Christmas is as good as it gets 5 00:00:14,740 --> 00:00:16,460 snow and sleat, and sip and slush 6 00:00:16,680 --> 00:00:19,620 so we look forward till it is over 7 00:00:20,400 --> 00:00:24,180 everything goes down the hill at breakneck speed 8 00:00:24,380 --> 00:00:28,320 and soon the Christms pixie is starting to die out, so march 9 00:00:28,380 --> 00:00:30,200 it's pure therapy 10 00:00:30,200 --> 00:00:32,140 it's mass hysteria 11 00:00:32,400 --> 00:00:35,660 we are so sad to mention it, but... 12 00:00:36,140 --> 00:00:39,280 now it's Christmas in the treadmill again 13 00:00:40,260 --> 00:00:42,040 it's Christmas, X-M-A-S 14 00:00:42,300 --> 00:00:43,940 God, how commercial it is 15 00:00:44,120 --> 00:00:47,100 soon, the air will be filled with fraud and trickery 16 00:00:48,060 --> 00:00:51,900 Christmas is, as you know, always is an inconvenience 17 00:00:52,020 --> 00:00:55,280 because it sets the most extreme demands, 18 00:00:55,560 --> 00:00:59,100 but in a time when no one really knows what they want 19 00:00:59,440 --> 00:01:03,580 it is the last straw we can cling to 20 00:01:03,739 --> 00:01:07,480 has it first gotten through your joyous child-like mind, 21 00:01:07,760 --> 00:01:10,920 you'll be mindlessly joyously sick, 22 00:01:11,460 --> 00:01:14,400 then it's Christmas in the treadmill yet again. 23 00:01:15,460 --> 00:01:18,400 CHRISTMAS IN THE OLD THREADMILL. 24 00:01:20,360 --> 00:01:22,160 Hi Berit. 25 00:01:22,720 --> 00:01:24,500 All our troubles are over. 26 00:01:24,720 --> 00:01:26,140 I have seen the light. 27 00:01:26,280 --> 00:01:27,720 I have been awakened. 28 00:01:27,860 --> 00:01:28,960 Berit! 29 00:01:29,080 --> 00:01:30,900 I was lying on my back in bed. 30 00:01:31,080 --> 00:01:32,440 Suddenly I opened my eyes. 31 00:01:32,560 --> 00:01:34,320 I turned my gaze to the sky and thought; 32 00:01:34,920 --> 00:01:37,820 there, up there, there is help to be had. 33 00:01:38,740 --> 00:01:41,480 Oh Berit, what are we going to do with an unused attic space? 34 00:01:41,520 --> 00:01:42,360 Let's lease it out. 35 00:01:42,440 --> 00:01:44,440 No, I've said! And 33. 36 00:01:44,740 --> 00:01:46,480 That deep no one wants to sink. 37 00:01:46,860 --> 00:01:48,640 Oh, there must be a young student. 38 00:01:48,940 --> 00:01:50,640 Besides, you can only lay on knees up there. 39 00:01:50,860 --> 00:01:52,560 Then it could be a theology student. 40 00:01:53,060 --> 00:01:56,990 Berit, we have to do something. I'm ruined, after all. 41 00:01:57,200 --> 00:01:59,620 And 44... 45. 42 00:01:59,740 --> 00:02:00,580 Well, I'm only 43. 43 00:02:01,040 --> 00:02:05,220 Berit. You could perhaps reduce your knitting from the morning time. 44 00:02:05,940 --> 00:02:07,500 You must be able to amuse yourself without knitting. 45 00:02:07,640 --> 00:02:12,260 Oh Flemming. It's a Christmas present, it's for you. 46 00:02:12,360 --> 00:02:16,680 Is it a Christmas present? Oh no, Berit. It will be so expensive. 47 00:02:17,320 --> 00:02:19,260 Give it to me! Let go! 48 00:02:19,760 --> 00:02:22,340 Berit. You are like a cat on a hot tin roof. 49 00:02:22,460 --> 00:02:24,900 This is how we women are once the masks fall. 50 00:02:25,020 --> 00:02:29,340 Oh Flemming. Sometimes I have a bit of a hard time managing it. 51 00:02:29,400 --> 00:02:31,660 Oh god, it is just as much the director's fault. 52 00:02:33,400 --> 00:02:35,460 "CHRISTMAS IN THE OLD THREADMILL." 53 00:02:35,580 --> 00:02:37,900 Berit, we must talk about that economy. 54 00:02:38,420 --> 00:02:39,980 Couldn't we just call? 55 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:43,000 Berit, now the two of us have to see to gravel that driveway. 56 00:02:43,360 --> 00:02:46,280 It is very wrong of us to skate over the whole thing like that. 57 00:02:46,440 --> 00:02:47,360 Come on, Flemming. 58 00:02:47,420 --> 00:02:49,560 Other people have been at work for hours. 59 00:02:49,700 --> 00:02:50,820 Where would that be? 60 00:02:50,920 --> 00:02:53,900 At the housing instructions in Kalundborg, for example. 61 00:03:02,910 --> 00:03:04,210 A loft? 62 00:03:04,470 --> 00:03:06,090 What do they want with an attic? 63 00:03:06,370 --> 00:03:09,250 I just want to sit on it with my porridge. 64 00:03:10,390 --> 00:03:12,190 Your porridge? 65 00:03:12,290 --> 00:03:17,250 Listen, tell me, they're not asylum seeker or anything like that, are they? 66 00:03:17,490 --> 00:03:19,450 I think they are standing and nodding. 67 00:03:19,690 --> 00:03:20,970 Yes, I nod. 68 00:03:21,350 --> 00:03:22,510 I smile. 69 00:03:22,630 --> 00:03:24,250 I'm just so happy. 70 00:03:24,390 --> 00:03:25,690 I don't know what it is with me. 71 00:03:25,790 --> 00:03:28,090 I guess it is because they have escaped from the province. 72 00:03:28,110 --> 00:03:31,270 Tell me, were they bored over there? Is it something about convenience? 73 00:03:31,330 --> 00:03:32,370 Well, honestly. 74 00:03:32,410 --> 00:03:36,490 Isn't there just a small terraced house that will soon be empty anyway? 75 00:03:36,530 --> 00:03:38,470 Yes, yes. Soon they all will be. 76 00:03:38,450 --> 00:03:41,650 Those who live there just don't know it yet. 77 00:03:44,870 --> 00:03:48,610 I also think we should see some of all the people we owe. 78 00:03:49,030 --> 00:03:51,450 Yes, we can do that. Just look in the rearview mirror. 79 00:03:51,690 --> 00:03:53,270 The thing about us getting too followed 80 00:03:53,350 --> 00:03:56,330 it's just a poor excuse to get to work quickly. 81 00:03:56,570 --> 00:03:58,870 Don't you think I know it's Ruth, who's pulling? 82 00:03:59,190 --> 00:04:01,570 Do you think she pulls? 83 00:04:01,610 --> 00:04:04,950 Flemming, a secretary needs a firm hand. 84 00:04:04,950 --> 00:04:07,830 It's not very fun to have someone like that lying right up your ass. 85 00:04:07,990 --> 00:04:09,350 Yes, that's nice. 86 00:04:09,570 --> 00:04:11,210 And then with a small dollop of butter. 87 00:04:11,430 --> 00:04:13,730 Yes, I think so too. But Berit can't stand it. 88 00:04:14,010 --> 00:04:15,329 She says it's such an inconvenience. 89 00:04:15,610 --> 00:04:19,430 Well, not if you use those rice porridge rollers. 90 00:04:19,829 --> 00:04:21,590 And then it's cheap food. 91 00:04:21,830 --> 00:04:26,770 Now I am very interested in economics and numbers in general. 92 00:04:27,330 --> 00:04:31,630 Now, for example, just take something like that, 9.85. 93 00:04:31,850 --> 00:04:34,010 I mean, it's a completely different world. 94 00:04:34,010 --> 00:04:38,230 Oh, Ruth. There comes a time in everyone's life when it all just becomes too much. 95 00:04:39,550 --> 00:04:41,150 And that time, it's the weekend. 96 00:04:41,550 --> 00:04:42,730 Oh, Ha, yes. 97 00:04:42,870 --> 00:04:44,990 You can think I know what you mean. 98 00:04:45,450 --> 00:04:48,590 After all, it's nothing but culottes, 99 00:04:48,590 --> 00:04:52,910 and red wine and sex and black craftsmen. 100 00:04:53,130 --> 00:04:56,830 Oh, yes. Then it rains on top of that. 101 00:04:56,930 --> 00:04:59,510 Oh! It's good one has a red hat. 102 00:05:07,150 --> 00:05:09,390 Um, then we just need the wolf. 103 00:05:09,670 --> 00:05:11,750 It was that daycare home. 104 00:05:12,010 --> 00:05:14,310 The public sector. How is life cutting? 105 00:05:14,610 --> 00:05:16,350 - Deeply. - I'll pay. 106 00:05:16,550 --> 00:05:18,870 I'll write a check right away. 107 00:05:19,070 --> 00:05:21,910 No, it's too late. 108 00:05:22,270 --> 00:05:24,630 I have gone home for today. 109 00:05:25,270 --> 00:05:27,050 Well, listen here. It must be possible. 110 00:05:28,490 --> 00:05:32,000 Office hours are Monday between 10am and 4pm, 111 00:05:32,150 --> 00:05:38,110 Tuesday between 12pm and 2pm, Wednesday between 1pm and 3pm, Thursday... 112 00:05:38,910 --> 00:05:40,630 Just such a small thing as home life. 113 00:05:40,730 --> 00:05:42,010 I'm starting to shut down there. 114 00:05:42,150 --> 00:05:44,690 - I'm also. - That tooth has been pulled out. 115 00:05:44,770 --> 00:05:46,530 I mean, you can hardly get through the door without 116 00:05:46,530 --> 00:05:49,650 having to stuff yourself with mulled wine and brown cakes, 117 00:05:49,650 --> 00:05:52,290 and those fat wools splashing over your legs. 118 00:05:52,390 --> 00:05:54,810 I mean, they're not that exciting either. 119 00:05:54,810 --> 00:05:56,330 And do you know what you become? 120 00:05:56,410 --> 00:05:57,950 You are spoiled. 121 00:05:58,190 --> 00:05:59,430 Do you really? 122 00:05:59,650 --> 00:06:02,970 So, now it'll do well with a little evening shift. 123 00:06:03,370 --> 00:06:05,230 Do you think the chief physician can handle it? 124 00:06:05,750 --> 00:06:08,210 He is so passionate. 125 00:06:10,570 --> 00:06:12,150 Oh, Miss Berit. 126 00:06:12,270 --> 00:06:14,310 I love them. 127 00:06:14,510 --> 00:06:15,930 I'm absolutely crazy about them. 128 00:06:16,290 --> 00:06:18,250 But my, Ditlev. What about my husband? 129 00:06:18,470 --> 00:06:19,990 I don't care. I want them. 130 00:06:20,050 --> 00:06:21,530 I want them. How much? 131 00:06:21,690 --> 00:06:23,430 200? 300? 400? 132 00:06:23,530 --> 00:06:26,190 It's a shame, but 500 then... 133 00:06:26,190 --> 00:06:27,730 Oh, thanks. 134 00:06:27,890 --> 00:06:30,670 And they are just my color. 135 00:06:32,710 --> 00:06:36,210 Oh, you're crazy, some delicious, 136 00:06:36,310 --> 00:06:38,450 big, brown prunes. 137 00:06:38,470 --> 00:06:40,350 So, Berit, now you have to control yourself. 138 00:06:40,430 --> 00:06:42,530 - Now remember what we have agreed. - Don't worry, Flemmming. 139 00:06:42,590 --> 00:06:43,690 I have a plan. 140 00:06:43,710 --> 00:06:46,630 We only need a roll of toilet paper, 141 00:06:46,930 --> 00:06:49,170 a calf's tongue and two stringless. 142 00:06:49,670 --> 00:06:51,310 Any questions? Good. 143 00:06:51,370 --> 00:06:53,690 And remember, if something goes wrong, we just 144 00:06:53,690 --> 00:06:55,090 toss everything we have in our hands, and 145 00:06:55,190 --> 00:06:57,450 hurry ourselves and run down to the grill instead. Come. 146 00:06:58,070 --> 00:07:00,490 Berit, there is something I need to talk to you about. 147 00:07:00,890 --> 00:07:02,270 All that French food. 148 00:07:02,770 --> 00:07:04,450 If it is something we have to save money on, then you can stop, 149 00:07:04,570 --> 00:07:06,730 I just don't want to hear about it. It is a flunk, Flemming. 150 00:07:06,990 --> 00:07:07,990 And do you what, Flemming? 151 00:07:08,310 --> 00:07:10,730 Oh, God. How beautiful it is. 152 00:07:11,290 --> 00:07:13,790 No, it won't do. 153 00:07:14,590 --> 00:07:16,170 - My wife... I'm not allowed. - Come now. 154 00:07:16,250 --> 00:07:19,450 - Nothing happens. - They will feel wonderful afterwards. 155 00:07:20,150 --> 00:07:22,170 Yes, see for yourself. Nothing happens. 156 00:07:23,350 --> 00:07:24,370 Like that, yes. 157 00:07:24,450 --> 00:07:26,610 After all, it's only Christmas once a year. 158 00:07:31,370 --> 00:07:33,510 Oh, no, it's not... 159 00:07:35,270 --> 00:07:37,550 Hello, Berit, you old whiny shit. 160 00:07:37,870 --> 00:07:40,030 Here I just come with some flowers and a teddy bear 161 00:07:40,130 --> 00:07:42,830 for the children, because I fell into some conversation. 162 00:07:44,290 --> 00:07:46,510 But Berit, what's the matter? 163 00:07:46,910 --> 00:07:48,590 Don't we have any children? 164 00:07:49,390 --> 00:07:52,730 Oh, Flemming, how is it to be thoughtless. 165 00:07:55,730 --> 00:07:59,970 Here you go and decay around my ears while I just… 166 00:08:01,250 --> 00:08:06,910 Oh, love, if you knew how much I have to give you... In here. 167 00:08:07,250 --> 00:08:10,230 But Berit, isn't that something we could take up for another time? 168 00:08:10,490 --> 00:08:11,770 Here you go. 169 00:08:11,830 --> 00:08:14,970 - It's from Ditlev. (Your=dit, life=liv) - Is it from Ditlev? 170 00:08:15,210 --> 00:08:16,950 - Yes. - Well, does that mean that… 171 00:08:16,930 --> 00:08:19,530 Yes, Flemming, I've sold your socks. 172 00:08:20,210 --> 00:08:25,030 Thrown my own husband's Christmas present into the grasp of wretched money. 173 00:08:25,110 --> 00:08:26,730 Oh, wretched and wretched. 174 00:08:27,610 --> 00:08:29,090 Does that mean you forgive? 175 00:08:29,390 --> 00:08:30,590 Yes, yes, too bad. 176 00:08:30,830 --> 00:08:32,310 Good, come on. 177 00:08:32,490 --> 00:08:34,110 - What is there? - There is food. 178 00:08:35,309 --> 00:08:36,850 Is there food? 179 00:08:36,950 --> 00:08:38,770 Oh no, soon I don't know if I can complete it 180 00:08:38,770 --> 00:08:40,030 after all that has happened. 181 00:08:40,929 --> 00:08:44,130 Flemming, there is something sweet about you. 182 00:08:45,010 --> 00:08:47,310 A kind of cinnamon, or something. 183 00:08:47,490 --> 00:08:51,670 Flemming, answer me honestly. Have you eaten? 184 00:08:51,770 --> 00:08:53,570 Yes, Berit, I have eaten. 185 00:08:54,050 --> 00:08:57,210 Now it has to come forth what I held within, 186 00:08:58,010 --> 00:08:59,170 and no longer can hold back. 187 00:09:00,070 --> 00:09:02,310 Why, Flemming, why? 188 00:09:02,310 --> 00:09:05,170 To forget... that. 189 00:09:05,670 --> 00:09:07,350 I can't handle that pressure anymore. 190 00:09:07,470 --> 00:09:10,630 Just the thought of the whole meat dish sitting and glaring at me. 191 00:09:11,070 --> 00:09:14,010 Flemming, that's not meat dish. 192 00:09:14,470 --> 00:09:16,950 It's veal tongue in jelly. 193 00:09:17,150 --> 00:09:19,450 Is it veal tongue in jelly? 194 00:09:19,570 --> 00:09:21,910 - Yes, it is French. - Oh, so what? 195 00:09:22,170 --> 00:09:23,090 It doesn't appeal. 196 00:09:23,190 --> 00:09:27,070 Oh, Flemming, here I've spent the best three quarters of my life. 197 00:09:27,250 --> 00:09:29,170 But you know what I do? I forgive you. 198 00:09:29,290 --> 00:09:32,090 Poke me that calf tongue. 199 00:09:32,270 --> 00:09:32,770 Why? 200 00:09:32,970 --> 00:09:36,630 That I can sing to you. 201 00:09:38,310 --> 00:09:42,850 life looks as clean as the tongue out of the window 202 00:09:43,330 --> 00:09:46,550 it's like something is missing, 203 00:09:47,510 --> 00:09:52,590 but we forget that every Friday at 20.10, 204 00:09:52,590 --> 00:09:56,070 when I look into your eyes and say 205 00:09:56,170 --> 00:09:58,850 give me permission to seduce you 206 00:09:59,530 --> 00:10:02,850 you need so much to shake it, 207 00:10:03,310 --> 00:10:06,970 allow me to just throw you here, 208 00:10:06,970 --> 00:10:10,710 where no one sees or hears you 209 00:10:11,590 --> 00:10:15,630 I've been thinking all week about 210 00:10:15,730 --> 00:10:18,470 the beautiful way you curl the table cloth 211 00:10:19,170 --> 00:10:24,130 and the way you get up and walk with me 212 00:10:24,130 --> 00:10:26,370 into the living room 213 00:10:26,950 --> 00:10:30,710 let's throw ourselves into an intimate situation, 214 00:10:30,810 --> 00:10:34,930 such as a cup of tea and a coconut macaroon 215 00:10:35,170 --> 00:10:38,950 can you feel the burning, intense version 216 00:10:39,050 --> 00:10:41,790 that we humans live for? 217 00:10:41,970 --> 00:10:45,750 - No. - allow me to pour you 218 00:10:46,450 --> 00:10:49,530 the most perverted thing you can think of, 219 00:10:50,290 --> 00:10:54,930 and then tell me how far I can go 220 00:10:54,930 --> 00:10:57,410 without cramping you 221 00:10:58,550 --> 00:11:02,450 you can do what you must, 222 00:11:02,450 --> 00:11:04,990 as long as you do it without waking me 223 00:11:05,290 --> 00:11:06,490 cha, cha, cha. 224 00:11:07,290 --> 00:11:09,970 Well, now I have to button your pajamas. 225 00:11:10,290 --> 00:11:11,030 Can you sleep well? 226 00:11:13,590 --> 00:11:17,550 Oh, how that little belly growls, huh? 227 00:11:18,550 --> 00:11:20,730 Goodnight, little Ditlev. 228 00:11:25,550 --> 00:11:30,030 --- Subtitles by Essery. 2025.