En Route to the Beverly Hills Hotel
[In this scene from the musical 'The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman', Bergman finds himself back in the limousine following his meeting with a Hollywood studio, where he is being taken to the Beverly Hills Hotel]
[Limo driver]:
Mr. Bergman, sir, again, your limousine awaits. I’m here to drive
You to your hotel – the fabulous Beverly Hills Hotel. Please, get in
Was your meeting great?
[Ingmar Bergman]:
Yes
[Limo driver]:
Sorry, hit the curb. Like a little music?…
[Ingmar Bergman]:
No!
[Limo driver]:
Very well, sir, mum is now the word
[Ingmar Bergman]:
As foolish as I may find these people, I must not be hasty. I’ve
Never had the luxury of a true budget. Actors are actors. Crews
Are crews. Language, however, is not language. How would I do
Working in English? Hollywood movie music is an abomination
Method acting is ridiculous. Celebrity is destructive. I must think
[Limo driver]:
Here we are, at last
Home away from home
Finest hotel in our
Town, it’s European, Paris-style, or Rome
Pleasant afternoon
[Ingmar Bergman]:
Thank you
[Limo driver]:
Get a little rest
[Ingmar Bergman]:
I will
[Limo driver]:
I’ll be back tomorrow, they’ve said pick you up at 10
That’s their request