Quintet (1979)

Fernando Rey: Grigor

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• Grigor : ...and talk about life.

  Essex : The only thing I've seen is death, or the prospect of it.

  Grigor : But that's what makes life worthwhile; every time you cheat death, you feel the pure thrill of life

• Grigor : And that is what my job is; that is why I'm so content in this frozen world.

  Essex : Tell me, exactly what is your job?

  Grigor : to keep the game alive. The game is all that's important. The only intelligent expression left is the game of Quintet. All the elements of life are contained in it; our art, our philosophy, all things of value fit the game. The game is the only thing of value

• Goldstar : I find you despicable. I despise your arrogance.

  Grigor : It is as planned.

• Essex : Tell me, is Saint Christopher as good a player as they say he is?

  Grigor : He is good, but too serious

  Essex : and not very talkative.

  Grigor : Talk? Oh, if it is talk you want, come with me Redstone

  [Essex is passing as Redstone] 

  Grigor : ; I know a place. We can have drinks, and talk...