Fando Quotes in Fando and Lis (1968)

Fando: Look at the flowers, Lis.

Lis: I don't see any, Fando.

Fando: [becoming angry] It doesn't matter. Look at them!

Lis: But there aren't any.

[begins sobbing]

Fando: Don't cry. I told you to look at the damn flowers!

Lis: Yes, Fando. I'm sorry.

Fando: [picks her up] What a crybaby!

Lis: [pause] It's beautiful here with all the flowers and trees.

Fando: Where do you see trees?

Lis: Right there on the path by the flowers.

Fando: You're too heavy. There are flowers but no trees!

Lis: Yes, there are flowers and trees.

Fando: [drops her] You're starting to be a pain in the ass.

Fando: Everything seems so difficult, but you always have an answer.

Lis: No, not always. Sometimes I pretend to have one.

Fando: But this isn't a game, Lis.

Lis: Yes, Fando. I know it's no game.

Fando: [looks around] Is this the way to Tar?

Pope: [stares closely into Fando's eyes] If you think it is, then it is.

Fando: [takes another look] This *is* the way to Tar!

Lis: You say you'll cure me when we get to Tar, but I don't believe you anymore.

Fando: I know. Kiss me, Lis. This time I promise it's true.

Lis: I believe you.

Fando: [to Lis] Once, my mother forced me to lay down. A priest made a hole in my head and took out the stone of madness.

[last lines]

Lis: [voiceover]

[singing]

Lis: I will die / And no one will remember me.

Fando: No, Lis. I'll remember you. I'll visit your grave with a flower and a dog. During your funeral, I'll sing, 'How beautiful is a funeral.' I'll do it for you, Lis.

[places flower on her grave]

Fando: [softly, in despair] Speak to me, Lis.

[repeat]