30 quotes
The Show Must Go On
Harold Zidler
The show must go on.
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Love is a Luxury We Can't Afford
Harold Zidler
We're creatures of the underworld. We can't afford to love.
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Love and Loss at the Moulin Rouge
Christian
The Moulin Rouge. A night club, a dance hall, and a bordello. Ruled over by Harold Zidler. A kingdom of night time pleasures, where the rich and powerful came to play with the young and beautiful creatures of the underworld. The most beautiful of all these was the woman I loved. Satine. A courtesan, she sold her love to men. They called her the Sparkling Diamond', and she was the star of the Moulin Rouge. The woman I loved is…dead.
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A Declaration of Emotional Independence
Christian
This woman is yours now. I've paid my whore. I owe you nothing. And you're nothing to me. (scuffles to hold back tears) Thank you for curing me of my ridiculous obsession with love.
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The Power and Essence of Love
Christian
Above all things I believe in love. Love is like oxygen- love is a many splendored thing- love lifts us up where we belong! All you need is love!
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The Importance of Love in Life
Christian
Can't fall in love? But a life without love, that-that-that's terrible!
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A Timeless Story of Love
Christian
Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months. And then, one not-so-very special day, I went to my typewriter, I sat down, and I wrote our story. A story about a time, a story about a place, a story about the people. But above all things, a story about love. A love that will live forever. The End.
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Skepticism Towards Bohemian Aspirations
Satine
Please tell me you're not another one of Toulouse's oh-so-talented, charmingly bohemian, tragically impoverished protégés!
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The Arrival of a Bohemian Dreamer
Christian
I first came to Paris one year ago. It was 1899, the summer of love. I knew nothing of the Moulin Rouge, Harold Zidler or Satine. The world had been swept up in the Bohemian revolution and I had traveled from London to be a part of it. On a hill near Paris, was the village of Montmartre. It was not what my father had said. But the center of the Bohemian world. Musicians, painters, writers. They were known as the children of the revolution. Yes! I had come to live a penniless existence. I had come to write about truth, beauty, freedom and at which I believed above all things, love. But there was only one problem.....I'd never been in love! Fortunately, at that moment, an unconscious Argentinian fell through my roof. He was quickly joined by a dwarf dressed as a nun.
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A Confession of True Love
Satine
I couldn't. I saw you there and I felt differently and the Duke he saw... Christian I love you. I don't want to pretend anymore. I didn't want to lie and he knows, he knows.
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Love as a Game
Satine
Love is just a game.
[''singing'']
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Concern About Business Impact
Satine
You're going to be bad for business, I can tell.
[Before kissing Christian]
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Unexpected Emotions and Vulnerability
Christian
It's a little bit funny this feeling inside, I'm not one of those who can easily hide...
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A Grand, Unforgettable Spectacle Awaits
Harold Zidler
A magnificent, opulent, tremendous, stupendous, gargantuan bedazzlement, a sensual ravishment. It will be: Spectacular Spectacular. No words in the vernacular can describe this great event. You'll be dumb with wonderment. Returns are fixed at 10%. You must admit that's excellent. And on top of your fee, you'll be involved artistically.
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A Promise to Share Their Story
Satine
Tell our story, Christian. Promise me. Yes. That way I'll... I'll always be with you.
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Celebration of the Moulin Rouge
Harold Zidler
The Moulin... Rouge!!!!!
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Heartfelt Expression of Unrequited Love
Christian
Why does my heart cry? Feelings I can't fight. You're free to leave me, but just don't deceive me. And please, believe me when I say I love you.
[singing]
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Home and Freedom in Moulin Rouge
Satine
The difference between you and I is that you can leave anytime you choose. But this is my home. The Moulin Rouge is my home.
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Unrequited Love and Self-Doubt
Christian
Silly of me, to think y-you could fall in love with someone like me.
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Conflict Between Ambition and Romance
Harold Zidler
The Duke holds the deeds to the Moulin Rouge. He's spending a fortune on you. He's giving you a beautiful new dressing room. He wants to make you a star, and you are dallying with the writer!
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Emotional Manipulation and Its Consequences
Satine
Duke! Don’t you toy with my emotions! You must know the effect you have on women.
[fake sobs]
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Sacrificing for the Greater Good
Harold Zidler
Hurt him. Hurt him to save him.
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Unconditional Love Until the End
Christian
Come what may... come what may. I will love you, until my dying day!
[singing]
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The Enduring Power of Music
Christian
The Hills are alive, with the sound of music. With songs they have sung for a thousand years
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Embracing Love in the Face of Death
Satine
If I should die... this very moment.. I wouldn't fear. I've never known completeness like being here, wrapped in the warmth of you, loving every breath of you...
[singing]
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Optimism in the Midst of Success
Harold Zidler
Everything's going so well!
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Finding Worth Beyond Monetary Value
Satine
I don't need you anymore! All my life you made believe I was only worth what someone would pay for me! But Christian loves me! He loves me, Harold. He loves me and that is worth everything! We're going away from you, away from the Duke, away from the Moulin Rouge! Good-bye Harold.
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The Feeling of Innocence in Love
Harold Zidler
She says it feels so good, inside, when you hold her, and touch her; it makes her feel like a ... virgin.
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The Essence of Love and Connection
Christian
The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.
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The Illusion of Love and Desire
Satine
Christian, I'm a courtesan. I'm paid to make men believe what they want to believe.
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