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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:21,240 --> 00:00:24,990 Diên Biên Phú 2 00:02:19,050 --> 00:02:23,200 SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1954, 1700 HOURS 3 00:02:23,400 --> 00:02:26,350 ON APPROACHES TO THE CAMP SURROUNDING DIEN BIEN PHU 4 00:02:37,230 --> 00:02:38,520 Listen. 5 00:02:39,840 --> 00:02:41,270 Two Bretons. 6 00:02:42,310 --> 00:02:44,160 One, Sgt Algerian infantry. 7 00:02:44,360 --> 00:02:46,030 Another, from the Legion. 8 00:02:47,610 --> 00:02:51,110 Said that he's a Belgian. But I know that he is a Breton. 9 00:02:54,680 --> 00:02:56,180 "Mau-len! Mau-len!" 10 00:02:56,920 --> 00:03:00,160 "Mau-len" all the time! I'm very tired! 11 00:03:00,360 --> 00:03:02,950 I said: "Mau-len", you old bastard! 12 00:03:03,150 --> 00:03:07,040 SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1954, 1700 HOURS HANOI 13 00:03:40,130 --> 00:03:42,550 Stay here, you old bastard! 14 00:03:42,750 --> 00:03:45,690 His croaking hurts my ears. 15 00:03:50,990 --> 00:03:53,960 Excuse me while I check the front page. 16 00:03:58,250 --> 00:03:59,550 Who's that? 17 00:04:01,420 --> 00:04:03,080 Beatrice Vergne. 18 00:04:03,280 --> 00:04:06,160 Premier violinist of the Paris Conservatoire. 19 00:04:06,360 --> 00:04:07,390 A great artist! 20 00:04:07,590 --> 00:04:09,970 She is touring South-East Asia. 21 00:04:10,170 --> 00:04:11,970 Just arrived from Singapore, 22 00:04:12,170 --> 00:04:13,970 and will give a concert 23 00:04:14,170 --> 00:04:16,901 with the Municipal Orchestra of the Grand Theater. 24 00:04:17,101 --> 00:04:18,900 A cultural event. 25 00:04:19,100 --> 00:04:22,670 You are interested in Western music? 26 00:04:22,870 --> 00:04:25,430 But you are the enemy of colonialism? 27 00:04:25,650 --> 00:04:29,880 You know, Mr. Simpson, our struggle for national independence... 28 00:04:30,080 --> 00:04:32,909 ...this is not resistance to French culture. 29 00:04:33,109 --> 00:04:36,791 Just as our thousand-year struggle against China 30 00:04:36,991 --> 00:04:40,580 had nothing against Buddhism or Taoism. 31 00:04:40,780 --> 00:04:43,820 I love Victor Hugo, French philosophers. 32 00:04:44,020 --> 00:04:45,820 I like to drink red wine... 33 00:04:46,020 --> 00:04:49,900 ...and I spent 5 years in the French courts. 34 00:04:50,100 --> 00:04:52,900 But readers don't care, Mr. Vinh. 35 00:04:53,100 --> 00:04:55,851 Dien Bien Phu! Where is this fucking place? 36 00:04:56,051 --> 00:04:57,260 There it is. 37 00:04:57,460 --> 00:05:03,070 They want to know whether this battle will start, and when. 38 00:05:03,270 --> 00:05:05,070 Everybody wants to know. 39 00:05:05,270 --> 00:05:08,100 You can win a lot of money with a serious bet! 40 00:05:08,300 --> 00:05:10,300 Millions of piastres. 41 00:05:11,160 --> 00:05:15,080 Maybe I should write an article about it. 42 00:05:15,280 --> 00:05:16,340 And where to play? 43 00:05:16,540 --> 00:05:18,340 Everywhere. On the street. 44 00:05:18,540 --> 00:05:21,310 In the bistro. The bar of your hotel. 45 00:05:21,510 --> 00:05:24,021 Ask your trishaw to take you to "Ong Cop." 46 00:05:24,221 --> 00:05:27,630 Mr Tiger, Chinese. He knows. 47 00:05:27,830 --> 00:05:33,100 "Ong Cop." A serious place, like the Bank of Indochina! 48 00:05:33,580 --> 00:05:35,420 You too! 49 00:05:35,620 --> 00:05:37,660 You play! 50 00:05:39,220 --> 00:05:40,790 1715 HOURS 51 00:05:44,650 --> 00:05:46,470 You're in the battalion from the beginning? 52 00:05:46,670 --> 00:05:49,160 The mobile unit, temporarily seconded. 53 00:05:49,360 --> 00:05:52,291 I was responsible for scouts in the mountains along the Black River. 54 00:05:52,491 --> 00:05:54,890 Sitting up there, it was hot. 55 00:05:55,090 --> 00:05:57,491 In the background of something, on the border with China. 56 00:05:57,691 --> 00:05:59,490 You have no idea! 57 00:05:59,690 --> 00:06:02,910 And then, when we retreated, I was stuck in this hole. 58 00:06:03,630 --> 00:06:05,699 I'm a master of all sorts of things, best left alone. 59 00:06:05,899 --> 00:06:07,950 By the way, I think they've forgotten about me. 60 00:06:08,150 --> 00:06:11,900 In the evening, I'm waiting for their friends here, to cross the front line. 61 00:06:19,980 --> 00:06:21,570 Third call, foreman. 62 00:06:21,770 --> 00:06:23,770 What? What foreman? 63 00:06:26,150 --> 00:06:27,950 Foreman. 64 00:06:28,260 --> 00:06:30,821 That's what they call it in the theater, when the curtain rises. 65 00:06:31,021 --> 00:06:34,080 To warn people, that the play begins. 66 00:06:34,280 --> 00:06:36,080 My mom worked in the theater. 67 00:06:36,280 --> 00:06:40,970 Yes, but for a long time every night throwing plums and the performance hasn't even begun yet. 68 00:07:05,100 --> 00:07:07,340 Dollars I also take! 69 00:07:07,990 --> 00:07:09,590 Mr Simpson! 70 00:07:09,920 --> 00:07:12,660 I'm taking dollars too, Mr. Simpson! 71 00:07:13,400 --> 00:07:16,440 Hong Kong Stock Exchange day rate. 72 00:07:18,160 --> 00:07:19,990 How do you know my name? 73 00:07:20,190 --> 00:07:24,570 An Englishman, naturalised U.S. citizen in 1946. 74 00:07:24,810 --> 00:07:27,980 Correspondent of "The San Francisco Chronicle." 75 00:07:28,180 --> 00:07:30,180 Pulitzer Prize winner. 76 00:07:30,430 --> 00:07:34,160 Hotel Metropol, number 317. 77 00:07:34,360 --> 00:07:36,730 You are a famous man, Mr. Simpson. 78 00:07:36,930 --> 00:07:39,859 I can also arrange an excellent poker party for you. 79 00:07:40,059 --> 00:07:44,971 Perhaps you are also familiar with how many times I fucked last night? 80 00:07:45,171 --> 00:07:47,810 I'm only concerned with business. 81 00:07:48,010 --> 00:07:52,350 You're one of my potential customers, Mr. Simpson, 82 00:07:52,550 --> 00:07:54,550 I was hoping you would come. 83 00:07:54,980 --> 00:07:58,030 They say you are lucky at cards. 84 00:07:58,230 --> 00:07:59,760 And in love. 85 00:08:00,280 --> 00:08:02,110 So, this battle? 86 00:08:02,310 --> 00:08:06,520 Tonight, five to one. 87 00:08:06,720 --> 00:08:10,410 Tomorrow, Sunday, only two to one. 88 00:08:10,610 --> 00:08:13,460 The French are very respectful of Sundays! 89 00:08:13,660 --> 00:08:15,090 They rest. 90 00:08:15,290 --> 00:08:17,131 The most appropriate date for the attack. 91 00:08:17,331 --> 00:08:19,130 Therefore, the rates lower. 92 00:08:19,330 --> 00:08:23,090 - 20 piastres, on tonight. - 100 piastres, for tomorrow. 93 00:08:23,500 --> 00:08:26,830 A lot of money at stake today, eh? 94 00:08:27,030 --> 00:08:30,440 How much? Just curious... 95 00:08:30,640 --> 00:08:34,230 ...to know what the interest is in this battle. 96 00:08:34,470 --> 00:08:37,160 Money, is a good criterion. 97 00:08:37,360 --> 00:08:39,520 "Keep your lips sealed as jade." 98 00:08:39,720 --> 00:08:41,850 "And thought, as a fortress." 99 00:08:42,050 --> 00:08:46,880 This is a good Chinese proverb to live a happy and long life! 100 00:08:47,290 --> 00:08:49,150 You see, Mr. Simpson, 101 00:08:49,350 --> 00:08:51,350 perhaps Giap can win... 102 00:08:51,550 --> 00:08:53,350 ...maybe the French... 103 00:08:53,950 --> 00:08:57,800 But what's for sure, I'll win a lot. 104 00:08:58,000 --> 00:09:02,230 When it's all over, I'll tell you how many millions were won. 105 00:09:02,430 --> 00:09:05,580 And you can tell me how many lives were lost. 106 00:09:05,780 --> 00:09:08,910 It will be interesting to compare! 107 00:09:14,040 --> 00:09:17,650 SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1954, 1730 HOURS 108 00:10:25,310 --> 00:10:27,640 Calling Racoon, calling Racoon, come in. 109 00:10:27,840 --> 00:10:30,220 Chief! Chief! Radio! 110 00:10:34,650 --> 00:10:36,670 - Raccoon listen! - Go back to the base, mau-len! 111 00:10:36,870 --> 00:10:39,170 "Kohler" from "Raccoon", understood. 112 00:10:39,690 --> 00:10:41,900 - I must return to his position. - Damn! 113 00:10:42,100 --> 00:10:44,629 Come with me. I didn't think they'd go that night... 114 00:10:44,829 --> 00:10:46,299 ...although there is a guy? 115 00:10:46,499 --> 00:10:49,209 I don't know. Probably leads people who live in the mountains around here. 116 00:10:49,409 --> 00:10:51,340 I've orders, I have to wait for them. 117 00:10:51,540 --> 00:10:54,450 In any case, here is better than there! 118 00:11:31,160 --> 00:11:34,040 Pam-pa-pam-pa pam as before. 119 00:12:15,170 --> 00:12:16,689 It is not good, too expensive! 120 00:12:16,889 --> 00:12:19,860 Fuck off, you clown. I don't have to ask you! 121 00:12:20,300 --> 00:12:22,950 You'd better be here when I come out! 122 00:12:33,040 --> 00:12:35,060 Lie down next to me! 123 00:12:35,260 --> 00:12:37,291 I'll give you a taste of nectar! 124 00:12:37,491 --> 00:12:39,290 10-year old. 125 00:12:39,490 --> 00:12:41,490 Chateau Marqueau! 126 00:12:42,400 --> 00:12:45,790 - Little Jesus in velvet pants. - Not today! 127 00:12:45,990 --> 00:12:50,180 The paper requires an article about Dien Bien Phu, 128 00:12:50,380 --> 00:12:53,610 and I don't know what to write. 129 00:12:53,920 --> 00:12:58,260 You know that Dien Bien Phu was one of the largest opium markets in Indochina? 130 00:12:58,460 --> 00:13:01,220 I dealt there myself once upon a time. 131 00:13:01,720 --> 00:13:03,941 It was a charming place, a little primitive. 132 00:13:04,141 --> 00:13:05,800 You don't care, eh? 133 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,490 And you're right. 134 00:13:07,910 --> 00:13:10,711 It's not because of the opium all those boys are out there. 135 00:13:10,911 --> 00:13:14,430 I put 100 piastres on it 136 00:13:14,630 --> 00:13:17,820 with Mr. Tiger of "Ong Cop" 137 00:13:18,020 --> 00:13:20,291 that the battle will begin tomorrow. 138 00:13:20,491 --> 00:13:22,800 Tomorrow, tonight, 8 days... 139 00:13:23,000 --> 00:13:25,000 Don't be so impatient! 140 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,961 A handsome legionnaire, one of my lovers, 141 00:13:28,161 --> 00:13:31,440 said: "Profit from the war, ma petite!" 142 00:13:32,470 --> 00:13:34,610 Me, like a mother to him! 143 00:13:36,160 --> 00:13:38,120 He told me: "Ma petite!" 144 00:13:38,670 --> 00:13:40,139 "Profit from the war!" 145 00:13:40,339 --> 00:13:42,139 "Because what comes afterwards, will be terrible!" 146 00:13:42,339 --> 00:13:45,410 - Do you think that... - I do not think, I know! 147 00:13:45,630 --> 00:13:47,609 My opium is not a crystal ball. 148 00:13:47,809 --> 00:13:49,609 I can't tell you the hour, nor the day, 149 00:13:49,809 --> 00:13:52,079 but I know what will happen at Dien Bien Phu! 150 00:13:52,279 --> 00:13:54,079 And I know what will come later. 151 00:13:54,279 --> 00:13:55,870 Thank God I'm already done for. 152 00:13:56,070 --> 00:13:57,610 Whew! 153 00:14:01,110 --> 00:14:04,950 Look... A little more smoke. 154 00:14:05,250 --> 00:14:07,990 More, more... 155 00:14:08,190 --> 00:14:10,190 And then... nothing. 156 00:14:11,210 --> 00:14:13,100 Go on, try this miracle! 157 00:14:13,300 --> 00:14:16,090 Come on, it can still be fun! 158 00:14:24,640 --> 00:14:27,940 1950 HOURS, STRONGPOINT "BEATRICE" 159 00:14:28,140 --> 00:14:31,250 PARTLY CAPTURED, STILL HOLDING OUT 160 00:14:45,040 --> 00:14:48,870 You can go home I don't need you anymore. 161 00:14:49,210 --> 00:14:52,990 - And oil the wheels! - Yes, Chief! 162 00:14:53,390 --> 00:14:56,500 I'm not a chief, I'm your customer! 163 00:14:56,700 --> 00:14:58,990 And the customer is always right! 164 00:14:59,190 --> 00:15:01,900 The customer is always right! 165 00:15:14,610 --> 00:15:18,020 Brandy and soda, please! 166 00:15:19,500 --> 00:15:23,530 No, a brandy and soda! 167 00:15:23,730 --> 00:15:25,510 You must drink it, sir! 168 00:15:25,710 --> 00:15:27,709 Drink the health of the Legion or suffer. 169 00:15:27,909 --> 00:15:30,559 - Lay off me! - We are here, among friends! 170 00:15:30,759 --> 00:15:33,769 I want a brandy and soda, that's all. 171 00:15:33,969 --> 00:15:36,660 Brandy and soda, mau-len! Come on, come on, come on! 172 00:15:36,860 --> 00:15:37,850 Wow! 173 00:15:38,050 --> 00:15:40,050 Howard Simpson! 174 00:15:40,380 --> 00:15:42,121 What are you doing here, you old crocodile! 175 00:15:42,321 --> 00:15:43,690 Can't be! 176 00:15:44,660 --> 00:15:48,310 Vic! Vic! You bastard 177 00:15:48,530 --> 00:15:51,990 Look at what these bad boys are making me drink. 178 00:15:52,190 --> 00:15:56,290 Oh! Mr. Victor Jegu de Kerveguen! 179 00:15:56,490 --> 00:16:00,850 Again the Prussians hole your frame! 180 00:16:01,050 --> 00:16:04,020 Beatrice! Beatrice, come here! 181 00:16:05,140 --> 00:16:08,090 Meet Howard Simpson, my old friend! 182 00:16:08,290 --> 00:16:10,630 Howard, Beatrice is my cousin! 183 00:16:10,830 --> 00:16:13,540 Beatrice Vergne, the pride of the family! 184 00:16:13,740 --> 00:16:16,731 Well, now, old chap, you're a big boy, drink the white cocktail! 185 00:16:16,931 --> 00:16:18,930 That's an order! 186 00:16:24,290 --> 00:16:27,519 - But... - Come on, drink and then something like a club! 187 00:16:27,719 --> 00:16:31,471 Drink up, like a good boy and I'll let you in the club! 188 00:16:31,671 --> 00:16:33,670 The Legion! 189 00:16:34,860 --> 00:16:36,230 Well done! 190 00:16:36,430 --> 00:16:38,230 Welcome to the club! 191 00:16:38,430 --> 00:16:42,260 Gentlemen, the old crocodile, my friend! 192 00:16:42,460 --> 00:16:46,800 I know that he's a journalist and an American, but no-one's perfect. 193 00:16:47,920 --> 00:16:51,340 Betty, please, a brandy, to bring him back to life! Thank you! 194 00:16:51,560 --> 00:16:53,010 The great writer! 195 00:16:53,210 --> 00:16:56,210 But you uncouth louts, you don't read! 196 00:16:56,410 --> 00:16:58,410 I met with Howard in 1945, 197 00:16:58,610 --> 00:17:00,631 in the Black Forest, on the Danube and Neckar 198 00:17:00,831 --> 00:17:02,630 with the 1st French army. 199 00:17:02,830 --> 00:17:06,649 De Lattre had saved them then, so we will not be more royalist than the king himself! 200 00:17:06,849 --> 00:17:08,101 What do you celebrate? 201 00:17:08,301 --> 00:17:11,160 Your upcoming battle at Dien Bien Phu? 202 00:17:11,360 --> 00:17:13,960 Come on, we're here to have fun not to be serious! 203 00:17:14,160 --> 00:17:15,920 Thus, I organized this booze-up... 204 00:17:16,120 --> 00:17:18,120 ...because I'm alive! 205 00:17:18,420 --> 00:17:20,810 Thanks to him! Come here! 206 00:17:21,010 --> 00:17:24,490 Meet this Sgt Tadeusz Korzenevsky! 207 00:17:24,690 --> 00:17:26,010 The First Chasseurs. 208 00:17:26,210 --> 00:17:28,590 Polish soldier in the service of France! 209 00:17:28,790 --> 00:17:31,410 He wants to get married! 210 00:17:31,900 --> 00:17:33,900 About time, I think. 211 00:17:34,100 --> 00:17:35,969 This Polack carried me back! 212 00:17:36,169 --> 00:17:39,390 He probably decided that my body would do as a shield. 213 00:17:39,980 --> 00:17:41,650 And, as for you, 214 00:17:41,850 --> 00:17:44,811 Puppet, as he is called by his friends on the other side. 215 00:17:45,011 --> 00:17:49,100 Ki, lieutenant in the 5th Vietnamese battalion of paratroopers, 216 00:17:49,300 --> 00:17:51,440 the famous "5th Bavouan!" 217 00:17:51,680 --> 00:17:53,531 There was a time when you were a bit of a Viet minh, 218 00:17:53,731 --> 00:17:56,260 shooting at us, motherfucker! 219 00:17:56,460 --> 00:17:59,079 Now he tolerates us as allies. No more than that! 220 00:17:59,279 --> 00:18:02,211 Comrades! The priests released him from the sins of his youth! 221 00:18:02,411 --> 00:18:05,070 Father Vamburger, a very Catholic man, 222 00:18:05,270 --> 00:18:07,540 he knows the blackness of our souls! 223 00:18:07,740 --> 00:18:09,280 He, as well, we need. 224 00:18:09,480 --> 00:18:12,011 Man cannot live by bread and combat rations alone, is it not so, Father? 225 00:18:12,211 --> 00:18:14,170 M. Jegu de Kerveguen! 226 00:18:14,370 --> 00:18:16,270 - You drink too much! - Oh! 227 00:18:16,470 --> 00:18:17,720 Duroc! 228 00:18:19,700 --> 00:18:22,629 A former pilot of the Free French and "Normandy-Nieman" Squadron, 229 00:18:22,829 --> 00:18:26,619 shot down twice by the Boche, first over Kurland, the other, over Konigsberg, 230 00:18:26,819 --> 00:18:28,311 Hero of the Soviet Union, 231 00:18:28,511 --> 00:18:30,510 honorary corporal in the Legion! 232 00:18:33,100 --> 00:18:34,770 A little crazy! 233 00:18:38,470 --> 00:18:40,899 Dien Bien Phu, he's there every day flying in the expedition supplies 234 00:18:41,099 --> 00:18:42,901 and then quietly returns here. 235 00:18:43,101 --> 00:18:46,630 Drink this fresh white cocktail, you scoundrel! 236 00:18:46,980 --> 00:18:49,710 And now, the worst! 237 00:18:50,210 --> 00:18:52,660 You see these two reprobates in civilian clothes? 238 00:18:53,010 --> 00:18:57,150 God save us, a senior corporal and a sergeant, I think. 239 00:18:57,350 --> 00:18:59,930 I've never seen them in uniform. 240 00:19:00,130 --> 00:19:04,160 Cameramen who follow neither God nor master! 241 00:19:06,120 --> 00:19:08,361 How I envy them sometimes, these nitwits! 242 00:19:08,561 --> 00:19:09,550 Why? 243 00:19:09,750 --> 00:19:12,840 Because they are alive, mon vieux! And all that goes with it! 244 00:19:13,060 --> 00:19:15,610 Two innocents without responsibility... 245 00:19:15,810 --> 00:19:18,009 And whatever happens, when it happens, 246 00:19:18,209 --> 00:19:21,031 they can always say to St. Peter, standing at the gate: 247 00:19:21,231 --> 00:19:23,350 "But we had great fun!" 248 00:19:23,550 --> 00:19:25,350 And you can't say so? 249 00:19:25,550 --> 00:19:28,810 If only, but will be unhappy! 250 00:19:32,140 --> 00:19:35,000 SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 0015 HOURS 251 00:19:35,200 --> 00:19:37,760 "BEATRICE" NO LONGER REPLIES 252 00:19:51,790 --> 00:19:53,901 We start our pass over 'la cuvette' from the north... 253 00:19:54,101 --> 00:19:56,920 ...passing just over "Beatrice"... 254 00:19:57,120 --> 00:19:59,390 ...grouping at the exit, 350 meters, 255 00:19:59,590 --> 00:20:02,541 170 km/h, drop our cargo, a difficult manouveur. 256 00:20:02,741 --> 00:20:06,480 We flew along just above "Dominique"... 257 00:20:07,870 --> 00:20:09,701 ..."Eliane", a course to the south. 258 00:20:09,901 --> 00:20:11,190 Here... 259 00:20:11,390 --> 00:20:14,830 Sharp turn to the right, height, 140 meters. 260 00:20:15,030 --> 00:20:17,170 It remains only to peacefully slip away 261 00:20:17,370 --> 00:20:19,171 with one hand, clenching your fists in happiness... 262 00:20:19,371 --> 00:20:22,520 - ...turned... and voila! - What happened? 263 00:20:22,720 --> 00:20:24,719 50 calibre machine guns, here and here. 264 00:20:24,919 --> 00:20:28,140 A little further away, Russian 37mm cannon Very good, very accurate. 265 00:20:28,340 --> 00:20:33,250 And if the Viet minh could take "Beatrice"? 266 00:20:33,450 --> 00:20:37,080 We need to defend her! To keep them at a distance. 267 00:20:37,480 --> 00:20:40,080 Dien Bien Phu, is an air battle! 268 00:20:40,280 --> 00:20:42,079 All our brave soldiers at the bottom 269 00:20:42,279 --> 00:20:44,081 do the fighting while we fly safely 270 00:20:44,281 --> 00:20:48,540 over their heads. Don't laugh, I'm absolutely serious! 271 00:21:01,820 --> 00:21:04,930 - Good evening, Captain! - Oh, Morvan! 272 00:21:05,130 --> 00:21:07,511 What's the matter, old man? You look gloomy! 273 00:21:07,711 --> 00:21:09,510 You lost your boss? 274 00:21:09,710 --> 00:21:12,661 Howard, I present Captain Morvan, Third Bureau, General Staff. 275 00:21:12,861 --> 00:21:16,280 Cream of society, close to the top! 276 00:21:16,740 --> 00:21:18,891 Look, I'm practically alone in the department. It's all bad. 277 00:21:19,091 --> 00:21:21,090 I can't get to the general. 278 00:21:22,550 --> 00:21:23,760 Dien Bien? 279 00:21:23,960 --> 00:21:27,490 Don't be mad, man. Tomorrow at dawn everything will fall into place. 280 00:21:32,890 --> 00:21:34,800 One of heights? 281 00:21:35,420 --> 00:21:36,600 "Beatrice". 282 00:21:36,800 --> 00:21:39,691 - The III Battalion/13 Brigade. - What? 283 00:21:39,891 --> 00:21:41,890 Legion? 284 00:21:43,750 --> 00:21:47,180 Such concentrated artillery never happened before! 285 00:21:49,380 --> 00:21:51,280 Colonel Gaucher... 286 00:21:52,050 --> 00:21:54,100 ...and all his staff. 287 00:21:55,070 --> 00:21:56,280 All were killed? 288 00:21:56,480 --> 00:21:58,659 "Bavouan" will rise to the occasion. I'm going back to base. 289 00:21:58,859 --> 00:22:02,509 Then what are you doing here? You will receive orders in time, Lieutenant! 290 00:22:07,980 --> 00:22:12,250 - Who will replace Gaucher? - Langlais, Lieutenant Colonel, a para. 291 00:22:13,310 --> 00:22:14,870 They say he's good. 292 00:22:15,070 --> 00:22:18,290 - What is he doing? - I don't know. 293 00:22:18,640 --> 00:22:20,250 Perhaps waiting for the dawn. 294 00:22:20,710 --> 00:22:22,559 - It looks like they're all stunned. - But what does this mean? 295 00:22:22,759 --> 00:22:25,800 The commander must be there to whip them up into shape. 296 00:22:26,180 --> 00:22:29,900 SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 0630 HOURS 297 00:23:28,920 --> 00:23:31,620 Come on, come on, get up, you old sod! 298 00:23:31,820 --> 00:23:34,160 - Mau-len! - Come, come! 299 00:23:43,430 --> 00:23:47,090 You old bugger! I think you've won! 300 00:23:47,290 --> 00:23:49,650 I won? I didn't sleep! 301 00:23:49,850 --> 00:23:52,311 I haven't eaten! All the time, "Mau-len!" 302 00:23:52,511 --> 00:23:56,700 I know nothing... I won what? 303 00:23:56,900 --> 00:24:00,381 By the way, truly, your trishaw no longer squeaks! 304 00:24:00,581 --> 00:24:02,620 It's great! Praise God! 305 00:24:02,820 --> 00:24:04,620 You will be rewarded! 306 00:24:04,820 --> 00:24:08,730 Your 20 piastres with Mr. Tiger in "Ong Cop"! 307 00:24:08,930 --> 00:24:12,010 I've lost and you won... 308 00:24:28,180 --> 00:24:31,110 Open the door! Open up! Mau-len! 309 00:24:32,980 --> 00:24:35,530 Master sleeping! So bad to scream! 310 00:24:35,730 --> 00:24:38,780 Go wake your master! Mau-len! 311 00:24:42,680 --> 00:24:44,280 Quiet! 312 00:24:49,970 --> 00:24:51,180 What is it? 313 00:24:51,380 --> 00:24:53,780 Have you seen the time? Are you drunk? 314 00:24:53,980 --> 00:24:55,380 Sorry. 315 00:24:55,580 --> 00:24:59,510 I have come to offer you a little business. 316 00:24:59,750 --> 00:25:02,130 You crazy? My wife sleeps! 317 00:25:02,330 --> 00:25:04,990 Listen! I have a scoop. 318 00:25:05,190 --> 00:25:08,030 I would like to share it with you! 319 00:25:08,230 --> 00:25:11,120 Under certain conditions. 320 00:25:19,020 --> 00:25:20,250 Why me? 321 00:25:20,450 --> 00:25:23,760 You represent AFP. 322 00:25:23,960 --> 00:25:25,760 An international agency. 323 00:25:25,960 --> 00:25:29,950 I need to get my scoop out there. 324 00:25:30,260 --> 00:25:32,080 What can you offer? 325 00:25:32,280 --> 00:25:36,160 Need to have your telegram sent immediately 326 00:25:36,360 --> 00:25:38,360 bypassing censorship. 327 00:25:38,830 --> 00:25:42,000 - Well? - Dien Bien Phu! 328 00:25:42,510 --> 00:25:44,070 I knew it. 329 00:25:44,270 --> 00:25:46,270 Much more! 330 00:25:46,890 --> 00:25:48,630 You are sure of yourself! 331 00:25:49,400 --> 00:25:51,030 Okay. 332 00:25:51,230 --> 00:25:54,050 I'll do what I can. Okay! 333 00:25:54,250 --> 00:25:56,250 Come on! 334 00:25:57,990 --> 00:26:00,550 "Beatrice" is lost! 335 00:26:00,750 --> 00:26:04,290 One battalion of the Legion destroyed. 336 00:26:04,490 --> 00:26:07,270 The French batteries are helpless. 337 00:26:07,470 --> 00:26:10,260 And a big fish killed... 338 00:26:10,460 --> 00:26:12,950 Colonel... Gaucher. 339 00:26:13,150 --> 00:26:14,950 And all his staff. 340 00:26:15,150 --> 00:26:19,380 And it seems that the command of Dien Bien Phu were absolutely... 341 00:26:19,580 --> 00:26:21,960 - ...taken aback! - Merde! 342 00:26:22,160 --> 00:26:25,360 - Is it true? - I bet your head. 343 00:26:28,090 --> 00:26:31,350 Listen. 344 00:26:31,700 --> 00:26:35,800 You Americans. You spit on us and on our, as you say, colonial war. 345 00:26:36,700 --> 00:26:38,510 But be warned! 346 00:26:39,040 --> 00:26:40,730 If you're lying, 347 00:26:40,930 --> 00:26:43,240 if this is nonsense, 348 00:26:43,440 --> 00:26:47,600 - ...I'll get you deported! - Keep your telegram... 349 00:26:47,800 --> 00:26:50,470 ...but lend me your car. 350 00:26:50,670 --> 00:26:53,160 I've got to get to the airport. 351 00:26:53,360 --> 00:26:54,810 Why? 352 00:26:55,010 --> 00:26:58,570 The first flight to Hong Kong departs in an hour. 353 00:26:58,770 --> 00:27:01,200 He will take my article 354 00:27:01,400 --> 00:27:05,211 to Hong Kong and from there it will pass by telex to San Fransisco. 355 00:27:05,411 --> 00:27:07,500 Just in time for the morning edition. 356 00:27:07,700 --> 00:27:10,630 I don't want to go through censorship. 357 00:28:04,010 --> 00:28:05,630 What are you doing here? Are you leaving? 358 00:28:05,830 --> 00:28:08,830 No, no. I'm looking for a pilot going to Hong Kong. 359 00:28:09,030 --> 00:28:10,420 He's on the runway. 360 00:28:11,100 --> 00:28:13,130 You want to send your article? 361 00:28:13,330 --> 00:28:15,330 It's not fair. 362 00:28:16,340 --> 00:28:18,551 I know the pilot. He's my friend. 363 00:28:18,751 --> 00:28:21,520 I introduce you, Mr... Simson. 364 00:28:21,720 --> 00:28:23,990 - Simpson. - Simpson. 365 00:28:24,190 --> 00:28:28,020 Mr Simpson, tell the truth. Only the truth. 366 00:28:28,260 --> 00:28:31,220 About our war, about us there are too many lies. 367 00:28:31,630 --> 00:28:33,840 Come! 368 00:28:39,150 --> 00:28:41,260 - Oh, hi! - Do me favor, please. 369 00:28:41,460 --> 00:28:43,420 - Give this to Hong Kong. - Sure. 370 00:28:43,620 --> 00:28:45,020 You jump this morning? 371 00:28:45,220 --> 00:28:47,220 No. We wait. 372 00:28:48,310 --> 00:28:50,251 - Adieu, monsieur! - Take care of yourself! 373 00:28:50,451 --> 00:28:51,530 You too. 374 00:29:24,110 --> 00:29:25,670 There are the two Bretons. 375 00:29:51,950 --> 00:29:54,840 Faster, we still have five more! 376 00:29:55,060 --> 00:29:56,870 You tired of waiting? 377 00:29:57,070 --> 00:29:59,241 You were right, there was better than here. 378 00:29:59,441 --> 00:30:01,050 - Oh, shit! - It's okay. 379 00:30:01,250 --> 00:30:03,870 Does it hurt? This is... 380 00:30:30,950 --> 00:30:32,890 Lord God! Be merciful, 381 00:30:33,090 --> 00:30:34,891 do not let our enemies divide us! 382 00:30:35,091 --> 00:30:39,050 The Lord of Israel! Save us from our troubles! 383 00:30:40,490 --> 00:30:44,610 The disciples fell on their faces, in horror. 384 00:30:44,810 --> 00:30:47,860 But Jesus came near, touched them and said: 385 00:30:48,060 --> 00:30:51,900 "Stand up, do not be afraid! Of what are you afraid?" 386 00:30:52,100 --> 00:30:54,870 They looked up and saw nothing but Jesus. 387 00:30:55,070 --> 00:30:57,070 So... 388 00:31:07,360 --> 00:31:09,350 Corpus Christi! 389 00:31:12,540 --> 00:31:14,900 Corpus Christi! 390 00:31:48,840 --> 00:31:50,390 Ah! You know? 391 00:31:50,590 --> 00:31:52,520 Mr Vinh. A famous man! 392 00:31:52,720 --> 00:31:55,829 He's a bit of a humanist, a free thinker, nationalist, 393 00:31:56,029 --> 00:31:57,829 socialist and on the side of the Viet minh guerrillas. 394 00:31:58,029 --> 00:31:59,569 And I think he does not like us. 395 00:31:59,769 --> 00:32:02,261 I love France! But this does not mean much to the French! 396 00:32:02,461 --> 00:32:04,260 Do not presume too much! 397 00:32:04,460 --> 00:32:07,389 The commander has decided to throw in the 5th BPVN. 398 00:32:07,589 --> 00:32:09,090 - A counter-attack? - There's worse, man. 399 00:32:09,290 --> 00:32:11,120 They agreed to the truce, proposed the Vietnamese, 400 00:32:11,320 --> 00:32:13,011 to supposedly pick up the wounded from "Beatrice". 401 00:32:13,211 --> 00:32:15,210 None of this is any good! 402 00:32:36,480 --> 00:32:38,520 Everyone out! Mau-len! 403 00:32:58,390 --> 00:33:01,590 Get away. Get away! 404 00:33:01,810 --> 00:33:05,050 We're going! Get away! 405 00:34:13,580 --> 00:34:15,850 SUNDAY, MARCH 14, AFTERNOON 406 00:34:16,050 --> 00:34:19,400 5TH BAVOUAN DROPPED INTO DIEN BIEN PHU 407 00:34:26,820 --> 00:34:28,170 Fire! 408 00:34:47,140 --> 00:34:48,701 Faster... regroup! 409 00:34:48,901 --> 00:34:50,600 To me! Mau-len! 410 00:34:56,560 --> 00:34:59,010 MONDAY, MARCH 15, 0500 IN THE MORNING 411 00:34:59,210 --> 00:35:03,061 STRONGPOINT "GABRIEL" PARTLY CAPTURED STILL FIGHTING! 412 00:35:03,261 --> 00:35:06,120 Sir! Sir! The radio! 413 00:35:06,320 --> 00:35:07,890 OK. 414 00:35:09,360 --> 00:35:10,480 Yes, sir! 415 00:35:10,680 --> 00:35:12,639 This is HQ! Counterattack! Take command yourself! 416 00:35:12,839 --> 00:35:14,799 - Head for the north! - Counterattack where? 417 00:35:14,999 --> 00:35:17,321 Gabriel, go! Mau-len! It's a mess! No lights! 418 00:35:17,521 --> 00:35:19,780 - Orders, Sir? - Everyone up! 419 00:35:19,980 --> 00:35:21,981 - Move north! - Mau-len, move fast! 420 00:35:22,181 --> 00:35:25,820 Up! Up! Mau-len! Mau-len! Move! 421 00:35:26,020 --> 00:35:29,010 Come on, up! Forward! 422 00:35:36,970 --> 00:35:38,801 First squad, single file! 423 00:35:39,001 --> 00:35:41,200 Forward! Mau-len! 424 00:36:08,710 --> 00:36:10,120 0730 HOURS 425 00:36:10,320 --> 00:36:12,010 AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY 426 00:36:12,210 --> 00:36:16,290 "BAVOUAN" HELD UP - ENEMY FIRE 427 00:36:24,690 --> 00:36:27,000 Go! 428 00:36:31,070 --> 00:36:32,840 Spread out! 429 00:36:41,930 --> 00:36:43,610 Forward! 430 00:36:53,990 --> 00:36:56,560 Stand up! Get up! 431 00:36:57,240 --> 00:37:00,150 Get up! Get up! 432 00:37:04,270 --> 00:37:06,030 Now, march! 433 00:37:09,850 --> 00:37:12,050 Come on, get out! Forward! 434 00:37:12,510 --> 00:37:15,050 Let's go! 435 00:37:17,540 --> 00:37:19,030 Spread out! 436 00:37:56,170 --> 00:37:57,980 - Gun! - Yes, Sir! 437 00:37:58,780 --> 00:38:00,850 Left, left! Viet minh! 438 00:38:01,050 --> 00:38:03,050 They are there! 439 00:38:04,090 --> 00:38:06,550 On the left! On the left there! 440 00:38:09,460 --> 00:38:10,960 0800 HOURS 441 00:38:11,160 --> 00:38:15,560 LAST DEFENDERS OF "GABRIELLE" FORCED OFF THE POSITION! 442 00:38:24,770 --> 00:38:28,400 What a mess! Gabrielle's finished! 443 00:38:28,600 --> 00:38:32,059 All down the drain! Another battalion and Gabrielle would've held! 444 00:38:32,259 --> 00:38:34,501 I was within 50 meters, when the infantry began to fall back. 445 00:38:34,701 --> 00:38:36,500 Who gave this stupid order? 446 00:38:36,700 --> 00:38:38,499 And you? Why weren't you here? 447 00:38:38,699 --> 00:38:41,839 30 guys! I've lost 30 good Legionaires for nothing! 448 00:38:42,039 --> 00:38:45,681 I tell you, man! We've lost Battle of Dien Bien Phu today! 449 00:38:45,881 --> 00:38:49,970 This morning! We will fight on but the end will be swift! 450 00:38:52,640 --> 00:38:54,600 Hey, hang on! 451 00:39:08,340 --> 00:39:09,979 In my company, three people, 452 00:39:10,179 --> 00:39:12,749 one officer-cadet, 2 non-commissioned officers, 453 00:39:12,949 --> 00:39:16,159 I demand they be immediately court-martialled 454 00:39:16,359 --> 00:39:19,659 for cowardice in the face of the enemy! They need to be shot today! 455 00:39:19,910 --> 00:39:23,570 I've never shot a paratrooper! We do not do it! 456 00:39:23,770 --> 00:39:25,810 Because this is not your war? 457 00:39:26,010 --> 00:39:28,719 In the war of 1914 - 1918, when France was under threat, 458 00:39:28,919 --> 00:39:30,459 - ...you did not hesitate! - Enough! 459 00:39:30,659 --> 00:39:32,459 With all due respect, sir you are wrong. 460 00:39:32,659 --> 00:39:34,831 - Enough! - And de Castries is not right. 461 00:39:35,031 --> 00:39:38,630 Not shooting his subordinates, we look weaker. 462 00:39:38,830 --> 00:39:41,019 - Giap, he shoots without hesitation... - Enough! 463 00:39:41,219 --> 00:39:44,669 I give you these three as coolies. 464 00:39:44,869 --> 00:39:46,660 Right gentlemen... 465 00:39:47,290 --> 00:39:50,000 Arrange a clean-up in the battalion, rest the men. 466 00:39:50,200 --> 00:39:51,809 Tonight will be long. 467 00:39:52,009 --> 00:39:55,180 We believe that the next Viet minh target is "Anne-Marie." 468 00:39:56,660 --> 00:39:57,910 There's wounded! 469 00:39:58,110 --> 00:40:00,110 To your posts! 470 00:40:01,720 --> 00:40:03,310 Rumor has it that the 471 00:40:03,510 --> 00:40:05,311 fall of Dien Bien Phu is imminent. 472 00:40:05,511 --> 00:40:07,650 The French need an excuse to 473 00:40:07,850 --> 00:40:10,401 get out of this dirty war which they themselves started 474 00:40:10,601 --> 00:40:13,800 more than 9 years ago. 475 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:17,140 The French know very well they can't win. 476 00:40:17,340 --> 00:40:19,920 They're not fools! 477 00:40:20,670 --> 00:40:23,110 They're hoping for a draw. Hoping! 478 00:40:23,310 --> 00:40:25,581 But the result will be total defeat! 479 00:40:25,781 --> 00:40:27,940 They will wash their hands and run! 480 00:40:28,140 --> 00:40:29,570 With secret relief. 481 00:40:29,770 --> 00:40:31,310 And you, Mr. Vinh? 482 00:40:31,510 --> 00:40:35,690 The fall of Dien Bien Phu you have arranged? 483 00:40:35,890 --> 00:40:38,400 Don't you want to answer? 484 00:40:38,620 --> 00:40:40,501 "You're singing?" This is the case. 485 00:40:40,701 --> 00:40:43,180 So go to the same source! Lafontaine. 486 00:40:43,380 --> 00:40:46,671 Mr. Lafontaine's fable "The Grasshopper and the Ant." 487 00:40:46,871 --> 00:40:51,050 I learned it by heart, to obtain a diploma of education. 488 00:40:51,250 --> 00:40:53,710 You see, he who has a second language 489 00:40:53,910 --> 00:40:56,440 has a second soul, Mr. Simpson. 490 00:40:56,640 --> 00:41:01,510 My old Tonkinese soul will be proud of defeating the enemy. 491 00:41:01,710 --> 00:41:04,950 My young French soul will definitely grieve a little. 492 00:41:05,150 --> 00:41:06,950 I, a grasshopper. 493 00:41:07,150 --> 00:41:10,570 Maybe, should learn your language Mr. Simpson. 494 00:41:10,770 --> 00:41:13,541 To dance with you if the French win. 495 00:41:13,741 --> 00:41:16,940 You are too complicated for me, Mr. Vinh. 496 00:41:18,020 --> 00:41:20,740 Your friend from "Ong Cop" is 497 00:41:20,940 --> 00:41:23,850 easier to know with his fake Buddha mug. 498 00:41:24,050 --> 00:41:27,180 "Ong Cop," he's not my friend! He's Chinese! 499 00:41:27,510 --> 00:41:30,641 When he can no longer conduct his criminal business, 500 00:41:30,841 --> 00:41:32,640 he will leave for Hong Kong. 501 00:41:32,840 --> 00:41:36,080 Without looking back. You will also leave. 502 00:41:36,280 --> 00:41:39,300 And the French. And I... I will remain. 503 00:41:39,800 --> 00:41:41,870 What else is left? 504 00:41:42,490 --> 00:41:46,170 What can the trapped rat do? Gnaw at the imaginary paw. 505 00:41:58,310 --> 00:41:59,360 Fire! 506 00:42:20,650 --> 00:42:21,790 Fire! 507 00:42:50,320 --> 00:42:52,830 Dien Bien Phu will fall very soon now! 508 00:42:53,030 --> 00:42:56,639 Do you understand? It will not last as long as I expected. 509 00:42:56,839 --> 00:43:00,140 Will have to find something else for all these people to bet on. 510 00:43:00,340 --> 00:43:02,940 Maybe an American invasion? 511 00:43:03,300 --> 00:43:05,610 What do you think, dear friend? 512 00:43:05,850 --> 00:43:08,180 Very interesting, Mr. Tiger! 513 00:43:08,380 --> 00:43:11,290 Tell me later how you 514 00:43:11,490 --> 00:43:14,130 enticed those fans to bet. 515 00:43:15,320 --> 00:43:19,400 Good information, excellent! Let's see! 516 00:43:19,660 --> 00:43:22,730 What did you bet on, you old bugger? 517 00:43:23,140 --> 00:43:26,429 20 piastres - on "Anne Marie" being finished tonight! 518 00:43:26,629 --> 00:43:29,159 20 piastres - on "Dominique" finished tonight! 519 00:43:29,359 --> 00:43:32,110 20 piastres - on Dien Bien Phu finished in 2 days! 520 00:43:32,310 --> 00:43:36,080 20 - on "Anne-Marie! Bet 20 piastres for me! 521 00:43:36,280 --> 00:43:37,620 20 piastres! 522 00:43:37,930 --> 00:43:40,640 All. Stand to! 523 00:43:41,580 --> 00:43:43,130 Defend "Anne-Marie!" 524 00:43:43,790 --> 00:43:45,460 Keep the Viet Minh off! 525 00:43:45,660 --> 00:43:47,010 Fire! 526 00:43:48,040 --> 00:43:49,270 Fire! 527 00:44:11,020 --> 00:44:14,280 But, my dear Howard! This is an old French tradition! 528 00:44:14,520 --> 00:44:17,071 Napoleon III had already given the Legion to Maximilian, 529 00:44:17,271 --> 00:44:20,690 Emperor of Mexico! And the beautiful Jenny! 530 00:44:21,040 --> 00:44:25,560 Today the generous Fourth Republic lent us... gratis 531 00:44:25,760 --> 00:44:29,890 and irrevocably to His Majesty Bao Dai, Emperor of Annam, 532 00:44:30,090 --> 00:44:33,510 and His Majesty Sisavang Vong King of Laos, 533 00:44:33,710 --> 00:44:37,340 and His Majesty Norodom Sihanouk, King of Cambodia. 534 00:44:37,590 --> 00:44:39,080 By the way... 535 00:44:42,590 --> 00:44:46,750 to be in the service, simultaneously, of one emperor, two kings... 536 00:44:46,950 --> 00:44:49,261 and as a side benefit... the French Republic. 537 00:44:49,461 --> 00:44:50,960 That's eclectic, eh? 538 00:44:51,160 --> 00:44:52,960 Done! It's a boy! Boy! 539 00:44:53,160 --> 00:44:54,960 He has such eggs, my Captain! 540 00:44:55,160 --> 00:44:56,959 Half this size, I swear! I can't believe it! 541 00:44:57,159 --> 00:45:00,360 Senior Quartermaster Korzenevsky, I ask you to behave yourself! 542 00:45:07,280 --> 00:45:08,560 I'll treat you! 543 00:45:11,070 --> 00:45:14,020 TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 0900 HOURS 544 00:45:30,370 --> 00:45:32,919 Navarre is in Hanoi. He is talking to Cogny: 545 00:45:33,119 --> 00:45:35,611 "The drop should be expected the next night." 546 00:45:35,811 --> 00:45:37,700 It is, Cogny said, at 9 o'clock. 547 00:45:37,900 --> 00:45:39,780 I quote De Castries: 548 00:45:39,980 --> 00:45:43,040 "The next attack could knock us out!" 549 00:45:44,050 --> 00:45:47,130 Colonel Piroth, responsible for the artillery, 550 00:45:47,330 --> 00:45:49,131 yesterday morning, took his own life. Suicide. 551 00:45:49,331 --> 00:45:51,610 Suicide? Why? 552 00:45:51,810 --> 00:45:52,900 But it's obvious! 553 00:45:53,100 --> 00:45:55,700 Piroth swore he would destroy the Viet minh artillery! 554 00:45:55,900 --> 00:45:58,590 He pulled the pin from a grenade and lay down on it. 555 00:45:59,270 --> 00:46:02,791 He was buried secretly, so as not to demoralize the troops. 556 00:46:02,991 --> 00:46:06,040 But it's between us! Do not tell anyone! 557 00:46:19,210 --> 00:46:20,620 Sorry! 558 00:46:27,560 --> 00:46:30,000 - Whew! Hello! - Hello, sir! 559 00:46:30,200 --> 00:46:32,781 Let me introduce you to my personal chauffeur, 560 00:46:32,981 --> 00:46:36,330 Mr. Lee Wan Ya. Sit down, you old bastard. 561 00:46:37,320 --> 00:46:39,740 Three beer, quick! 562 00:46:39,940 --> 00:46:42,450 I'll pay! 563 00:46:44,870 --> 00:46:46,220 What is it? 564 00:46:46,970 --> 00:46:49,670 6th Colonial Parachute, 565 00:46:49,870 --> 00:46:52,250 already flying to Dien Bien Phu! 566 00:46:53,110 --> 00:46:54,759 My friends up there, and I'm stuck here, 567 00:46:54,959 --> 00:46:56,351 like a moron, because of this stupid show! 568 00:46:56,551 --> 00:46:58,600 Cover the concert. General's orders. 569 00:46:58,800 --> 00:47:01,290 The General likes music? 570 00:47:01,490 --> 00:47:04,440 No! Just that Dien Bien Phu is bad news. He wants to change the picture. 571 00:47:04,640 --> 00:47:07,370 In Hanoi, order prevails under my rule! 572 00:47:09,090 --> 00:47:11,620 What has "Ong Cop" predicted for tonight? 573 00:47:11,880 --> 00:47:14,530 "Dominique?" "Eliane?" "Anne-Marie?" 574 00:47:14,730 --> 00:47:16,530 For "Anne-Marie", it's over! 575 00:47:16,730 --> 00:47:18,050 Anne-Marie? 576 00:47:21,160 --> 00:47:24,090 I was supposed to be with them. They could fly me. 577 00:47:24,350 --> 00:47:25,430 I'm a moron! 578 00:48:19,850 --> 00:48:21,650 Now I'm going to surprise you! 579 00:48:21,920 --> 00:48:25,020 There are people who still bet on the French! 580 00:48:25,240 --> 00:48:26,820 Due to Bigeard. 581 00:48:27,020 --> 00:48:30,020 Soothsayers say that he who favors the Moon, 582 00:48:30,350 --> 00:48:32,690 will have a mandate from Heaven. 583 00:48:33,090 --> 00:48:34,410 Do you understand? 584 00:48:34,610 --> 00:48:38,990 This Bigeard, he sends his people, his soldiers to their death! 585 00:48:39,190 --> 00:48:41,791 And they love him for it... and he loves it. 586 00:48:41,991 --> 00:48:44,920 And he does this and for what? For whom? 587 00:48:45,120 --> 00:48:48,681 For the sake of those whom he loves? He hates? He despises? 588 00:48:48,881 --> 00:48:52,690 For the sake of speculators? Inept politicians? 589 00:48:52,930 --> 00:48:55,470 For the sake of all! For me? 590 00:48:56,060 --> 00:48:57,710 And for you, Mr. Simpson! 591 00:48:57,910 --> 00:49:00,820 Funny situation, is not it? 592 00:49:01,020 --> 00:49:03,770 Very funny! What do they say? 593 00:49:04,410 --> 00:49:05,980 A paradox? Exactly! 594 00:49:06,180 --> 00:49:08,090 A paradox! 595 00:49:09,420 --> 00:49:10,820 Why Francois? 596 00:49:11,020 --> 00:49:13,159 This, the French from all the names, my Captain. 597 00:49:13,359 --> 00:49:16,690 Well, with such a mug, it is very useful, poor thing! 598 00:49:17,230 --> 00:49:18,950 Francois Korzenevsky... 599 00:49:19,150 --> 00:49:21,270 and his mother, Mrs. Korzenevska! 600 00:49:21,470 --> 00:49:23,730 Lovely baby! Elegant! 601 00:49:24,090 --> 00:49:27,390 I dream I will marry and give birth to children. 602 00:49:27,590 --> 00:49:31,360 I let them cut off legs until it was too late. 603 00:49:31,560 --> 00:49:34,610 I will do my best to feed them 604 00:49:34,810 --> 00:49:36,180 the rest of their lives. 605 00:49:36,380 --> 00:49:40,360 So long as they're not sailors. So long as they're not sailors! 606 00:49:40,560 --> 00:49:43,950 De Castries yesterday ordered Bigeard to take out their air defenses. 607 00:49:44,150 --> 00:49:46,180 There! In the west! 608 00:49:47,510 --> 00:49:51,100 Beautifully done! Spot on! Excellent result. 609 00:49:51,360 --> 00:49:52,970 On the field were more than 400 dead, 610 00:49:53,170 --> 00:49:56,120 couple of dozens of prisoners, heavy guns. 611 00:49:56,320 --> 00:49:58,799 Viet minh from the 308th division retreated in disarray. 612 00:49:58,999 --> 00:50:02,310 Hmm, this whole Bigeard thing! I came, I saw, I conquered! 613 00:50:02,900 --> 00:50:04,640 He was always lucky! 614 00:50:04,840 --> 00:50:06,610 But we also had losses. 615 00:50:08,190 --> 00:50:10,789 This success had an immediate affect on morale. 616 00:50:10,989 --> 00:50:14,729 The chiefs are beginning to ask themselves, "not so fast, have we been too hasty?" 617 00:50:14,929 --> 00:50:18,021 All in all, something was needed, Bigeard a simple battalion commander! 618 00:50:18,221 --> 00:50:21,080 - Why have we waited so long? - Listen. 619 00:50:21,560 --> 00:50:25,220 Here is your landing zone. They will select a place depending on the defense. 620 00:50:25,420 --> 00:50:27,619 Jump, between 120 and 80 meters. 621 00:50:27,819 --> 00:50:29,820 So you're not too long in the air. 622 00:50:32,200 --> 00:50:34,030 How did you managed to swing this? 623 00:50:34,230 --> 00:50:36,230 What with your wounds? 624 00:50:38,170 --> 00:50:41,630 Carrying a bag for the Minister of War in Paris when I was younger, 625 00:50:41,880 --> 00:50:42,930 it helps! 626 00:50:43,130 --> 00:50:44,740 How did you get it? 627 00:50:44,940 --> 00:50:48,771 Well, he loves me! I did him a little blowjob over the phone. 628 00:50:48,971 --> 00:50:51,700 He, with great warmth called me a fool... 629 00:50:51,900 --> 00:50:55,500 and asked me to find a good reason so that he could personally intervene. 630 00:50:56,970 --> 00:50:58,770 He knows this is a... 631 00:50:58,970 --> 00:51:00,290 ...one-way ticket? 632 00:51:00,490 --> 00:51:02,030 Last stop, everyone out! 633 00:51:02,300 --> 00:51:03,680 He knows about this? 634 00:51:04,170 --> 00:51:06,020 He gave me this honor, old man! 635 00:51:06,750 --> 00:51:09,540 His telegram created a stir in the General Staff. 636 00:51:10,070 --> 00:51:12,719 "Cabinet Minister to Commander Ground Troops in North Vietnam" 637 00:51:12,919 --> 00:51:14,899 "Urgent confidential personal stop" 638 00:51:15,099 --> 00:51:16,899 "Captain Victor Jegu de Kerveguen" 639 00:51:17,099 --> 00:51:20,049 "Immediately seconded to the garrison of Dien Bien Phu", etc. etc. 640 00:51:20,249 --> 00:51:22,391 Head of haste when he is satisfied with a short circuit. 641 00:51:22,591 --> 00:51:23,950 You'll pay for it. 642 00:51:24,150 --> 00:51:27,150 He is more optimistic than you! He believes all I say! 643 00:51:27,450 --> 00:51:29,300 Give this to Langlais. 644 00:51:29,590 --> 00:51:31,790 He wants to give you strongpoint "Hugette-7". 645 00:51:32,590 --> 00:51:33,580 That's it. 646 00:51:34,770 --> 00:51:37,300 Give my respects to De Castries when you see him. I like him. 647 00:51:37,500 --> 00:51:39,550 Okay, get out before my boss says no. 648 00:51:39,750 --> 00:51:41,160 I... 649 00:51:41,360 --> 00:51:43,190 And God speed! 650 00:51:49,680 --> 00:51:51,290 What are you doing here? 651 00:51:51,490 --> 00:51:54,620 You're going to jump? But why? It's lost? 652 00:51:54,820 --> 00:51:56,930 Fog, mist! And so every morning! 653 00:51:57,130 --> 00:51:59,130 Strongpoint Dominique remains visible. 654 00:52:00,520 --> 00:52:02,749 Where you fall, I don't know but I guarantee not on the Viet minh. 655 00:52:02,949 --> 00:52:04,270 It's in your interest! 656 00:52:04,470 --> 00:52:07,570 Perhaps flak will be less Bigeard assures us. 657 00:52:07,950 --> 00:52:09,929 It's possible, but it's almost as good as the Boche, the bastards! 658 00:52:10,129 --> 00:52:12,680 It felt like we were over Konigsberg in 1945! 659 00:52:13,100 --> 00:52:15,810 Take a course to the southwest, flying 1.5 hours. 660 00:52:22,110 --> 00:52:23,119 - Dear Friend - Hello! 661 00:52:23,319 --> 00:52:25,969 My articles for Hong Kong, as usual. Thank you, thank you! 662 00:52:26,169 --> 00:52:27,639 - Howard! - OK. 663 00:52:27,839 --> 00:52:30,130 Come here, I have something to show you! 664 00:52:49,630 --> 00:52:51,300 Right, hold this! 665 00:52:53,970 --> 00:52:55,290 Look! 666 00:52:55,790 --> 00:52:58,570 All of them, our last line of defence. 667 00:52:58,770 --> 00:53:01,770 And all straight from the parachute course, all ready to go. 668 00:53:01,980 --> 00:53:03,510 They're bread for the ducks! 669 00:53:03,710 --> 00:53:06,120 And it's true! Bread for the ducks! 670 00:53:06,320 --> 00:53:08,860 And it's all reserves you have left? 671 00:53:09,060 --> 00:53:11,460 Oh, no. We still have 3 battalions of parachutists in stock. 672 00:53:11,660 --> 00:53:14,101 They still decided to send them to us, but for the drop. 673 00:53:14,301 --> 00:53:15,470 Too late! Scary! 674 00:53:15,670 --> 00:53:17,469 - But... - Stop it, stop it! 675 00:53:17,669 --> 00:53:20,029 I didn't bring you here to criticize HQ. Look! 676 00:53:20,229 --> 00:53:21,879 It's all about what I ask of you. 677 00:53:23,750 --> 00:53:24,920 That's what I tell you. 678 00:53:25,560 --> 00:53:28,290 Soldiers prepared to die to fulfill their mission. 679 00:53:28,490 --> 00:53:29,830 It is a contract. 680 00:53:30,030 --> 00:53:34,060 We ourselves have chosen this... our honor. 681 00:53:34,260 --> 00:53:37,469 Only a soldier can not tolerate it when he is sent to die for nothing! 682 00:53:37,669 --> 00:53:40,100 Because of stupidity or because of incompetence... 683 00:53:40,300 --> 00:53:43,340 or theft. We are outraged! 684 00:53:43,540 --> 00:53:46,400 Purely professional response, we do not like being wasted. 685 00:53:46,600 --> 00:53:48,110 You understand what I mean? 686 00:53:48,800 --> 00:53:51,910 Look! All these guys spent, wasted! 687 00:53:52,920 --> 00:53:54,750 Bread for the ducks! 688 00:53:55,170 --> 00:53:56,750 And they all know it! 689 00:53:57,320 --> 00:53:58,090 Everything! 690 00:53:58,290 --> 00:54:01,161 And all of them, volunteers allowing themselves to be wasted one last time. 691 00:54:01,361 --> 00:54:03,360 And even pushed to fly. 692 00:54:03,670 --> 00:54:05,360 That's what I wanted you to see! 693 00:54:06,120 --> 00:54:08,960 Write about it. It needs to be said! 694 00:54:10,300 --> 00:54:12,330 Even if you're too thick to understand it. 695 00:54:12,530 --> 00:54:13,610 Tell them about it! 696 00:54:17,390 --> 00:54:18,670 Howard! 697 00:54:19,250 --> 00:54:22,100 Just don't break your head! There's nothing to understand! 698 00:54:26,140 --> 00:54:28,500 Who are you? Buddhist, Catholic? 699 00:54:29,470 --> 00:54:31,490 I, an animist. 700 00:54:32,150 --> 00:54:35,941 My children! Who wants to, come closer! We will offer a prayer! 701 00:54:36,141 --> 00:54:37,270 Our prayer! 702 00:54:39,780 --> 00:54:42,550 Give me, O Lord, the strength to face what comes! 703 00:54:42,910 --> 00:54:45,330 Give me what I need! 704 00:54:45,810 --> 00:54:47,750 Help me with the uncertainty, 705 00:54:47,950 --> 00:54:49,339 with the experience of battle, 706 00:54:49,539 --> 00:54:51,540 so I will know you'll always be there! 707 00:54:52,230 --> 00:54:56,010 For it is not always I will have courage. 708 00:55:00,130 --> 00:55:02,000 Forgive me, Father, we're loading up! 709 00:55:02,980 --> 00:55:06,810 For you alone, O Lord! And we wait on none but you! 710 00:55:07,010 --> 00:55:09,660 Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit! Amen! 711 00:55:23,640 --> 00:55:25,000 25! 712 00:55:26,750 --> 00:55:27,740 24! 713 00:55:29,060 --> 00:55:29,740 23! 714 00:55:29,940 --> 00:55:32,920 At least, the audience never won a single match! 715 00:55:33,180 --> 00:55:34,040 22! 716 00:55:35,010 --> 00:55:36,040 21! 717 00:55:37,160 --> 00:55:39,081 So far, man! 718 00:55:39,281 --> 00:55:39,920 Huh? 719 00:55:40,120 --> 00:55:42,470 I spoke in jest! 720 00:55:44,060 --> 00:55:45,030 19! 721 00:55:45,670 --> 00:55:46,710 Lord! 722 00:55:47,360 --> 00:55:49,170 - 17! - Here are your sons! 723 00:55:49,370 --> 00:55:52,460 They have already fought so long, Father! 724 00:55:52,960 --> 00:55:56,590 Have pity on these boys, that pass before the gate. 725 00:55:56,790 --> 00:55:59,020 You are already calling their names! 726 00:56:04,720 --> 00:56:09,750 - 5! 4! 3! 2! - Lord! 727 00:56:09,950 --> 00:56:12,900 - 1! - I beg you, help them! 728 00:56:13,470 --> 00:56:14,900 Help them! 729 00:56:16,180 --> 00:56:17,680 I implore you! 730 00:56:42,000 --> 00:56:44,889 - Hey! Flak! - Don't worry! Two minutes to go! 731 00:56:45,089 --> 00:56:46,379 Get a move on! 732 00:56:46,579 --> 00:56:48,379 As soon as the buzzer stops, you stop! 733 00:56:48,579 --> 00:56:51,380 I don't want them hitting the Viet minh. Go on, son! 734 00:56:52,380 --> 00:56:55,060 Helmets! On your head! 735 00:56:55,480 --> 00:56:58,500 Bandages! The pockets! 736 00:56:59,850 --> 00:57:00,820 Door! 737 00:57:06,980 --> 00:57:10,000 Up! Hook up! 738 00:57:14,450 --> 00:57:17,230 First! Ready! 739 00:57:18,990 --> 00:57:24,059 One, two, three, four, five, six, 740 00:57:28,350 --> 00:57:29,150 Go! Go! Go! Go! 741 00:57:33,790 --> 00:57:37,180 Stop! Stop! Stop! 742 00:57:46,950 --> 00:57:50,950 Washington has already asked me 743 00:57:51,370 --> 00:57:52,710 to conduct research 744 00:57:52,910 --> 00:57:56,110 into the possibility of one or more 745 00:57:56,310 --> 00:58:00,320 massive raids by Superfortress B29s 746 00:58:00,520 --> 00:58:02,980 around Dien Bien Phu. 747 00:58:03,180 --> 00:58:05,190 Lafayette, we're here! 748 00:58:05,740 --> 00:58:07,390 Whew! 749 00:58:08,380 --> 00:58:10,180 I can cite my sources? 750 00:58:10,380 --> 00:58:13,100 With my blessing, old man! 751 00:58:13,730 --> 00:58:16,710 A calculated leak, an open secret! 752 00:58:16,910 --> 00:58:20,370 A sort of a way to tell the Chinese: "Achtung!" 753 00:58:21,420 --> 00:58:25,010 Eisenhower became President by promising 754 00:58:25,210 --> 00:58:27,370 to achieve peace in Korea. 755 00:58:27,570 --> 00:58:31,110 And not rush into an adventure in Indochina! 756 00:58:31,310 --> 00:58:33,560 In this case, you're on your own. 757 00:58:33,960 --> 00:58:35,260 Alone! 758 00:58:35,790 --> 00:58:37,260 Completely alone! 759 00:58:37,840 --> 00:58:39,260 I know. 760 00:58:39,470 --> 00:58:40,520 We know. 761 00:58:40,720 --> 00:58:43,480 Be realistic! 762 00:58:44,180 --> 00:58:46,340 If we were only realistic, 763 00:58:46,870 --> 00:58:49,020 we would have long since left this country! 764 00:58:50,920 --> 00:58:52,620 MARCH 30, 1700 HOURS 765 00:58:52,820 --> 00:58:55,170 AFTERNOON - A MINUTES REST 766 00:58:55,370 --> 00:58:57,900 CALM BEFORE THE STORM 767 00:59:04,400 --> 00:59:06,189 Two Bretons. I don't know them. 768 00:59:06,389 --> 00:59:08,779 One, from the Legion. The other, an infantryman. 769 00:59:08,979 --> 00:59:11,739 Sir! I have grenades, ammunition and other supplies 770 00:59:11,939 --> 00:59:13,739 - ...which must be delivered to Rothe's position. - Hold on, son! 771 00:59:13,939 --> 00:59:16,281 Mamadou, call Simon. This stuff is for him. Sit down! 772 00:59:16,481 --> 00:59:18,280 Simon, your ammo! 773 00:59:18,480 --> 00:59:20,279 - Tan, go with him! - Yes, captain. 774 00:59:20,479 --> 00:59:22,841 Well, son, let them get on with it. 775 00:59:23,041 --> 00:59:24,320 Come on, here! 776 00:59:24,520 --> 00:59:26,520 The beginning of the second act! 777 00:59:30,360 --> 00:59:32,070 Great, eh? 778 00:59:32,270 --> 00:59:34,100 Ah? Look, hold on. 779 00:59:34,960 --> 00:59:37,210 There, just behind the sunset. 780 00:59:39,500 --> 00:59:42,490 All this, the same thing. But still funny! 781 00:59:43,000 --> 00:59:46,410 The same thing! And it's great we know it! 782 00:59:47,270 --> 00:59:48,679 You don't see the connection? 783 00:59:48,879 --> 00:59:52,141 You don't see any connection between these mines and the sun? 784 00:59:52,341 --> 00:59:54,910 Ah! You take me for a mad man! 785 00:59:55,110 --> 00:59:56,771 No, no, sir, I never said that! 786 00:59:56,971 --> 00:59:58,380 The same thing! 787 00:59:58,580 --> 01:00:01,960 When the apple bounced off his head 788 01:00:02,160 --> 01:00:03,860 he knew at once! 789 01:00:04,060 --> 01:00:06,620 A genius! Old Isaac! 790 01:00:07,120 --> 01:00:09,980 The sun, apple, eureka! 791 01:00:10,180 --> 01:00:12,411 You still don't understand? But you went to school? 792 01:00:12,611 --> 01:00:16,420 Isaac Newton! The Law of Gravity! 793 01:00:16,700 --> 01:00:21,550 The same law governs the trajectory of the bullets and the trajectory of the Earth around the Sun! 794 01:00:22,040 --> 01:00:24,370 It's so nice to know! It calms! 795 01:00:24,570 --> 01:00:27,590 You see, my son! To us it does not fall by accident! 796 01:00:27,850 --> 01:00:29,060 It's the law! 797 01:00:30,140 --> 01:00:31,580 Take cover! take cover! 798 01:00:32,630 --> 01:00:34,830 Down here. 799 01:00:35,030 --> 01:00:37,410 Sit down here, get the men. 800 01:00:37,610 --> 01:00:40,470 Stand to! Stand to! 801 01:00:46,580 --> 01:00:50,760 Break out supplies for four! 802 01:00:51,380 --> 01:00:52,420 Yes, sir! 803 01:00:52,620 --> 01:00:54,860 Gunners load up! 804 01:00:55,060 --> 01:00:57,570 Charge! Aim 1 and then 5-0! 805 01:00:57,770 --> 01:00:59,290 And fire! 806 01:00:59,840 --> 01:01:02,220 Charge 5, fire! 807 01:01:03,780 --> 01:01:05,440 Look out! 808 01:01:05,680 --> 01:01:08,460 Bugger, they're dropping right on our us! 809 01:01:13,320 --> 01:01:14,420 Fire! 810 01:01:25,370 --> 01:01:27,690 Stay in the shelter, lieutenant! 811 01:01:53,900 --> 01:01:57,360 1745 HOURS - "HUGETTE-7" IS CUT OFF 812 01:01:57,560 --> 01:01:58,609 WITHOUT HOPE OF REINFORCEMENT 813 01:01:58,809 --> 01:02:01,881 THE CAPTAIN DECIDES TO REGROUP IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE POSITION 814 01:02:02,081 --> 01:02:03,370 Sergeant! 815 01:02:04,430 --> 01:02:05,779 - Your guys ready? - Yes, captain! 816 01:02:05,979 --> 01:02:08,111 We move. Take the radios. 817 01:02:08,311 --> 01:02:10,340 Take the rear. Let's go! 818 01:02:10,540 --> 01:02:11,939 Stores we leave. There's nothing more to do here. 819 01:02:12,139 --> 01:02:15,440 - We will evacuate the stronghold, my Captain? - No, wait. Have fun. 820 01:02:15,640 --> 01:02:18,250 - Mau-len! Mau-len, Mau-len! - Keep low! 821 01:02:24,970 --> 01:02:26,220 Go! 822 01:02:33,230 --> 01:02:34,940 Come on, guys! Now the games begin! 823 01:02:35,140 --> 01:02:36,710 Listen to the captain. 824 01:02:54,990 --> 01:02:57,110 The General! The General! 825 01:03:10,350 --> 01:03:11,860 Is that you? 826 01:03:12,060 --> 01:03:14,880 And I thought, you never left home, my dear! 827 01:03:15,130 --> 01:03:17,239 My lamb, you are about to stain your reputation 828 01:03:17,439 --> 01:03:19,800 being with a woman with whom it is indecent to appear in public! 829 01:03:20,000 --> 01:03:21,419 Then what are you doing here? 830 01:03:21,619 --> 01:03:24,159 Come on, I'm no more a fool than you are, my dear. 831 01:03:24,359 --> 01:03:26,360 Do you not see this is a unique night? 832 01:03:26,890 --> 01:03:29,530 All these night owls on the brink! 833 01:03:29,730 --> 01:03:32,730 All of these lice are so decent! 834 01:03:34,670 --> 01:03:38,120 Don't play the fool! You still remember that late night! 835 01:03:38,320 --> 01:03:40,730 They say that this violinist is not so bad! 836 01:05:11,200 --> 01:05:13,730 1915 HOURS - AFTER CONTINUOUS SHELLING 837 01:05:13,930 --> 01:05:15,940 DEMORALIZED AND WITHOUT OFFICERS 838 01:05:16,140 --> 01:05:20,880 ALGERIAN AND MOROCCAN INFANTRY ABANDON STRONGPOINTS "DOMINIQUE-2" AND "ELIANE" 839 01:05:22,460 --> 01:05:24,880 An hour later, the Viet minh reach Nam Youm river. 840 01:05:27,900 --> 01:05:29,600 It's over, Mamadou! 841 01:05:37,270 --> 01:05:39,801 Hey you, son! Come, help the platoon. Simon! 842 01:05:40,001 --> 01:05:41,230 Is it over? 843 01:05:41,780 --> 01:05:42,970 I don't know. 844 01:05:58,220 --> 01:05:59,190 Simon! 845 01:06:03,200 --> 01:06:05,949 Round up these fugitives and put them to work in the squad! 846 01:06:06,149 --> 01:06:08,150 - Come on man! - Yes, Lieutenant! 847 01:06:32,670 --> 01:06:36,169 Maxime, Maxime. You're on your own. Nothing we can do for you. 848 01:06:36,369 --> 01:06:38,550 Occupy the other bank. Do you understand? 849 01:06:38,750 --> 01:06:40,840 Maxime. This is madness! 850 01:06:41,040 --> 01:06:43,040 The Viet minh will be here soon! 851 01:06:43,330 --> 01:06:45,040 And what about the guns? Over! 852 01:06:45,510 --> 01:06:47,339 Don't argue. Blow up your stuff. 853 01:06:47,539 --> 01:06:49,520 Depart for the Nam-Youm, that's an order! 854 01:06:49,720 --> 01:06:52,190 No more talk! Out! 855 01:06:54,960 --> 01:06:56,490 What cunts! 856 01:06:57,590 --> 01:06:59,220 What cunts! 857 01:07:00,580 --> 01:07:02,120 What a bunch of cunts! 858 01:07:03,230 --> 01:07:04,790 They believe that it's over! 859 01:07:06,420 --> 01:07:08,490 Blow up my guns... 860 01:07:18,730 --> 01:07:22,030 For the first time in my life as a soldier I refuse to obey orders! 861 01:07:24,420 --> 01:07:26,140 This is now or never. 862 01:07:26,930 --> 01:07:28,110 No, no, son. 863 01:07:29,440 --> 01:07:31,430 We will not perform this stupid order. 864 01:07:32,440 --> 01:07:34,020 What are you doing here? 865 01:07:34,380 --> 01:07:36,420 You must be with the men in the trenches, 866 01:07:36,820 --> 01:07:38,219 not hiding away! 867 01:07:38,419 --> 01:07:41,470 And send me some PIMs, to help my gunners. 868 01:07:41,690 --> 01:07:45,060 Hey, son! We will apply to them the great universal law! 869 01:07:45,260 --> 01:07:47,100 The law of old Isaac! 870 01:07:48,260 --> 01:07:49,890 Stand by! 871 01:07:50,090 --> 01:07:52,090 Range... 1500 metres! 872 01:07:52,310 --> 01:07:55,700 Load... 1-0! Maximum charge! 873 01:07:56,060 --> 01:07:57,990 Fire when ready! 874 01:07:58,190 --> 01:08:01,100 Come on, boys! Mau-len, mau-len! 875 01:08:02,310 --> 01:08:05,420 Come on, guys! Slightly to the left! 876 01:08:06,630 --> 01:08:08,980 Come on, mau-len! Come on! 877 01:08:09,180 --> 01:08:11,210 Ready! They are coming! Come on! 878 01:08:11,410 --> 01:08:13,410 Fire! 879 01:08:17,840 --> 01:08:19,170 Fire! 880 01:08:19,910 --> 01:08:21,870 Okay, guys, good! 881 01:08:24,430 --> 01:08:27,600 They're in range! Slightly to the left, left! 882 01:08:28,770 --> 01:08:30,580 Good! 883 01:08:31,990 --> 01:08:33,290 Fire! 884 01:08:34,980 --> 01:08:37,540 Yes! We'll stop them! 885 01:09:49,250 --> 01:09:51,510 2100 HOURS - STRONGPOINT "HUGETTE-7" 886 01:09:51,950 --> 01:09:54,350 DUG IN ON THE SOUTHERN SLOPES 887 01:09:54,550 --> 01:09:57,310 THE DEFENDERS AWAIT THE VIET MINH ATTACK 888 01:10:33,750 --> 01:10:36,250 "Floral." "Louis." Viet minh here. 889 01:10:36,450 --> 01:10:39,979 On my signal drop everything you have, to the north of my position. 890 01:10:40,179 --> 01:10:44,379 "Floral", you got it! Everything ready. Impact time... 30 seconds. 891 01:10:44,579 --> 01:10:46,729 In your own interest, keep your heads down! 892 01:10:48,070 --> 01:10:50,530 "Floral!" "Louis!" Fire! 893 01:10:51,020 --> 01:10:53,570 "Floral!" Kick off! 894 01:10:54,300 --> 01:10:56,701 3 and 4 volleys on their way. 895 01:10:56,901 --> 01:10:58,660 You will have... 896 01:10:59,780 --> 01:11:01,370 25 seconds... 897 01:11:04,760 --> 01:11:05,710 20 seconds... 898 01:11:09,260 --> 01:11:10,600 15 seconds... 899 01:11:14,260 --> 01:11:15,520 10 seconds... 900 01:11:16,310 --> 01:11:23,800 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... 901 01:11:28,010 --> 01:11:29,310 Go! 902 01:12:26,050 --> 01:12:28,780 My heart is overwhelmed with sadness. 903 01:12:28,980 --> 01:12:30,370 How to explain... 904 01:12:30,570 --> 01:12:33,880 I've always had a strange feeling that this is... a farewell party! 905 01:12:34,080 --> 01:12:38,771 I don't feel the general is going to give you a polite "Good-bye!" 906 01:12:38,971 --> 01:12:45,060 The General? Who said anything about the general? France, Mr. Simpson! France! 907 01:12:45,260 --> 01:12:49,360 Nations feel things more than we think! 908 01:12:53,950 --> 01:12:56,789 I still have to get my gear: camera, film, all... 909 01:12:56,989 --> 01:12:58,789 Take a bottle of cognac! That'll make them happy! 910 01:12:58,989 --> 01:13:01,119 I almost forgot! Betty Please a bottle! 911 01:13:01,319 --> 01:13:02,869 I'll sign the bill, and pay upon return. 912 01:13:03,069 --> 01:13:05,951 Betty, in your shoes I wouldn't agree. Where he's going, you know... 913 01:13:06,151 --> 01:13:08,150 Occupational hazard! 914 01:13:08,480 --> 01:13:12,160 Credit is the foundation of our economy, my dear Lieutenant! 915 01:13:12,450 --> 01:13:15,110 Beautifully said! You, Betty, a poet! 916 01:13:15,310 --> 01:13:18,489 And the real owner of the bar! 75 piastres per litre of brandy! 917 01:13:18,689 --> 01:13:21,329 And your hand didn't shake! Here they are Chinese! 918 01:13:21,529 --> 01:13:23,530 Yeah, a lot in common. 919 01:13:27,940 --> 01:13:29,210 Bravo! 920 01:13:30,580 --> 01:13:33,051 Well, you look us up in the club after such a triumph! 921 01:13:33,251 --> 01:13:34,850 But I love you all! 922 01:13:35,120 --> 01:13:38,200 I allowed myself to invite our conductor, Mr. Bong. 923 01:13:38,510 --> 01:13:41,690 I do not think that it is usual with French soldiers. 924 01:13:42,280 --> 01:13:46,130 That's all, but they're my friends. And, Howard! 925 01:13:46,330 --> 01:13:48,540 - Excellent! - Thank you! 926 01:13:48,740 --> 01:13:50,540 Mr Simpson. 927 01:13:50,740 --> 01:13:52,740 - Bravo! - No embrace? 928 01:13:53,800 --> 01:13:55,741 What are you doing with this bottle? At your age, too? 929 01:13:55,941 --> 01:14:00,300 He jumps tomorrow! He'll need it down there! 930 01:14:00,500 --> 01:14:02,591 I found a place. It wasn't easy. 931 01:14:02,791 --> 01:14:04,590 You were wonderful! You too! 932 01:14:04,790 --> 01:14:07,130 I'll tell Captain de Kerveguen. 933 01:14:07,330 --> 01:14:08,390 Again! 934 01:14:12,530 --> 01:14:14,490 Anyone here who jumps tomorrow? 935 01:14:14,880 --> 01:14:16,490 Excuse me, sir. 936 01:14:16,690 --> 01:14:20,121 Captain! I'm doing all the bars getting people from the Airborne. 937 01:14:20,321 --> 01:14:22,120 - What is it? - Red Alert. 938 01:14:22,320 --> 01:14:24,620 I have to check-in. If airborne are jumping, so am I. 939 01:14:24,820 --> 01:14:27,570 It is not yet official but this is for Dien Bien Phu. 940 01:14:27,770 --> 01:14:30,761 I would like to stay longer, but I need to run. Goodbye! 941 01:14:30,961 --> 01:14:32,960 I was happy that... 942 01:14:34,320 --> 01:14:35,900 Do not run so fast! 943 01:14:38,300 --> 01:14:39,840 My little man. 944 01:14:45,770 --> 01:14:46,960 Good luck! 945 01:14:48,770 --> 01:14:50,590 You forgot your bottle. 946 01:14:58,570 --> 01:15:01,870 "A brief overview of the situation March 30, 22:15." 947 01:15:02,070 --> 01:15:05,640 "Dominique-1, -2 and -6, Elian-1 all fallen." 948 01:15:06,170 --> 01:15:08,920 "Elian-2 is still partly ours. Stop." 949 01:15:10,890 --> 01:15:14,040 "Fighting still on a completely surrounded Hugette-7." 950 01:15:14,940 --> 01:15:16,430 "All other positions under attack." 951 01:15:16,630 --> 01:15:19,471 "Unable to restore the situation without reinforcement. Signrd: De Castries." 952 01:15:19,671 --> 01:15:22,160 MARCH 31, 0600 Hours 953 01:15:30,980 --> 01:15:33,680 This is my slut, always in my hands. 954 01:15:33,880 --> 01:15:35,860 She even has her own "condom", the stinker. 955 01:15:36,060 --> 01:15:38,019 And if you need to open it on the go, joker? 956 01:15:38,219 --> 01:15:41,281 At the height they would drop us, I won't have time to open it, a joker! 957 01:15:41,481 --> 01:15:45,620 Okay! The countdown is over. All out! We're not going! 958 01:15:46,640 --> 01:15:49,520 The drop at Dien Bien Phu is cancelled! 959 01:15:49,720 --> 01:15:52,790 - And the others? - No, cancelled until further orders. 960 01:15:57,370 --> 01:15:59,830 Hey, out the way! Come on, mau-len! 961 01:16:01,730 --> 01:16:03,070 You see, my son! 962 01:16:03,930 --> 01:16:06,550 Death. A triumph of gravity! 963 01:16:09,820 --> 01:16:11,140 No, Koulibali. 964 01:16:13,850 --> 01:16:17,610 The same law of gravity, Isaac Newton's ancient law! 965 01:16:22,620 --> 01:16:25,120 What are you doing here? Up! 966 01:16:25,430 --> 01:16:28,890 Up, I say, pull yourself together! Go on, go with the PIMs! 967 01:16:31,010 --> 01:16:33,170 Get a grip! Understand!! 968 01:16:33,430 --> 01:16:36,800 I'll take you in the truck. What do you want? 969 01:16:37,070 --> 01:16:39,140 The dead... what do we..? 970 01:16:39,340 --> 01:16:42,310 Take the dead. They fought well. 971 01:16:42,880 --> 01:16:46,580 Get a grip! Go! Go! 972 01:17:20,840 --> 01:17:22,820 Stop! Wait here. 973 01:18:26,950 --> 01:18:30,010 1030 HOURS - COUNTER ATTACK ON "ELIANE" 974 01:19:05,720 --> 01:19:09,050 Look out, right! Go! 975 01:19:18,210 --> 01:19:19,270 Medic! 976 01:19:34,210 --> 01:19:35,380 Get to the top. 977 01:20:00,090 --> 01:20:02,450 Watch out. 978 01:20:05,250 --> 01:20:06,750 Forward! 979 01:21:13,610 --> 01:21:16,121 I'm held up on the approaches to 'Eliane 1'. Need reinforcements 980 01:21:16,321 --> 01:21:18,850 to gain a foothold here. Over! 981 01:21:19,180 --> 01:21:21,611 No reinforcements here! All of our reserves are thrown at "Eliane-2!" 982 01:21:21,811 --> 01:21:23,810 None available. Over. 983 01:21:24,800 --> 01:21:26,250 Understood. Out. 984 01:21:26,850 --> 01:21:28,720 Come on, get back! Mau-len! Mau-len! 985 01:21:29,270 --> 01:21:31,120 Move! Move! 986 01:21:31,790 --> 01:21:34,030 We are pulling back. 987 01:21:34,230 --> 01:21:38,920 Give us covering fire! I repeat, covering fire! 988 01:21:39,120 --> 01:21:40,920 15 HOURS WITHOUT REINFORCEMENTS 989 01:21:41,120 --> 01:21:46,430 THE TWO STRONGPOINTS "ELIANE" AND "DOMINIQUE-2" ARE ABANDONED. 990 01:21:48,610 --> 01:21:51,849 Colonel Langlais yelling about treason. He wasn't dropping any paratroopers. 991 01:21:52,049 --> 01:21:55,000 He had to abandon two heights Bigeard had retaken. 992 01:21:55,660 --> 01:21:57,950 This massive drop in the middle of the day, they'll be massacred! 993 01:21:58,150 --> 01:22:00,980 It's too late. It should have been done last week. 994 01:22:02,030 --> 01:22:04,580 And so, abandon the idea of reinforcing entrenched troops? 995 01:22:04,780 --> 01:22:06,209 No, parachute at the night! 996 01:22:06,409 --> 01:22:09,609 Aircraft in line with an interval of 2 minutes, stick after stick! 997 01:22:09,809 --> 01:22:11,371 Directly on to the main position. 998 01:22:11,571 --> 01:22:14,550 The entire battalion land in half an hour. 999 01:22:15,420 --> 01:22:19,320 Half of the men hang on the wire, hit mines or fall on the Viet minh. 1000 01:22:19,520 --> 01:22:21,829 Stop it! You seem unable to make a clear choice! 1001 01:22:22,029 --> 01:22:23,831 Or do you think that Dien Bien Phu is lost 1002 01:22:24,031 --> 01:22:26,940 and you leave them to die. Alone. 1003 01:22:27,140 --> 01:22:30,720 Or you choose to stay. Then send them support... 1004 01:22:31,020 --> 01:22:34,060 but... you're just a "sad sack." 1005 01:22:35,120 --> 01:22:36,820 You will lose them all! 1006 01:22:37,150 --> 01:22:38,820 And lose the battle! 1007 01:22:39,180 --> 01:22:41,240 APRIL 2 1008 01:22:46,450 --> 01:22:48,960 So, this, put it on immediately. 1009 01:23:07,880 --> 01:23:09,680 Doctor! Doctor! 1010 01:23:09,880 --> 01:23:11,630 - What? - Come on, take a look! 1011 01:23:16,980 --> 01:23:18,430 No, it's in the stomach! 1012 01:23:18,630 --> 01:23:20,090 I can't! 1013 01:23:20,480 --> 01:23:24,240 The operation takes at least 2 hours! With only a 1 in 10 chance that he will pull through. 1014 01:23:24,440 --> 01:23:26,019 I can't! Damn, I told you! 1015 01:23:26,219 --> 01:23:30,810 But it's Pierrot, a guy from the Bigeard's 6th BPC! I know him! It happened on Eliane! 1016 01:23:31,160 --> 01:23:35,280 Impossible! I'm sick of it! What can I do? Look! 1017 01:23:35,830 --> 01:23:39,960 Alright, stick a label on him and carry him to the operating room. 1018 01:23:40,420 --> 01:23:42,250 It's all shit! All shit! 1019 01:23:45,490 --> 01:23:48,019 Father, forgive me! There's a Lieutenant of the Legion. 1020 01:23:48,219 --> 01:23:51,300 - He will not survive long. He asks for you - Right. 1021 01:24:00,530 --> 01:24:02,740 - Who's she? - Genevieve. 1022 01:24:02,950 --> 01:24:05,420 What are you doing here? Get to work. 1023 01:24:07,410 --> 01:24:08,900 You get out. 1024 01:24:10,640 --> 01:24:12,580 Now pour, pour! 1025 01:24:12,780 --> 01:24:15,890 He must be asleep! He has to sleep. Everything will be fine. 1026 01:24:27,140 --> 01:24:28,860 Gently, gently, gently! 1027 01:24:29,060 --> 01:24:31,060 Well, alright, kid? 1028 01:24:31,970 --> 01:24:33,200 Quietly! 1029 01:24:41,310 --> 01:24:42,850 Lend me your binoculars! 1030 01:24:58,520 --> 01:25:02,940 This is it! Get on the ball! Mau-len! 1031 01:25:26,290 --> 01:25:27,700 All those white dots... 1032 01:25:28,480 --> 01:25:29,860 They're parachutes. 1033 01:25:31,520 --> 01:25:33,760 Brings to mind the conquistadors 1034 01:25:33,960 --> 01:25:36,069 burning their boats on unfamiliar rivers, 1035 01:25:36,269 --> 01:25:39,070 so there was no temptation to return and try their luck. 1036 01:25:39,270 --> 01:25:40,770 For me... 1037 01:25:40,970 --> 01:25:44,710 all these white dots, they're burning boats. 1038 01:25:48,320 --> 01:25:49,450 APRIL 4 1039 01:25:49,650 --> 01:25:51,830 AFTER WEEKS OF CLOSE COMBAT 1040 01:25:52,030 --> 01:25:55,060 STRONGPOINT "ELIANE-2" IS STILL HOLDING 1041 01:25:59,690 --> 01:26:01,870 APRIL 5 STRONGPOINT "HUGETTE-7" HAS FALLEN. 1042 01:26:02,070 --> 01:26:05,930 STRONGPOINT "HUGETTE-6" SURROUNDED "ELIANE-2" HOLDING ON 1043 01:26:19,580 --> 01:26:21,131 Where did you get coffee? 1044 01:26:21,331 --> 01:26:23,620 Six people deserted last night. 1045 01:26:26,530 --> 01:26:28,329 It turns out there's 12 of us left in the platoon. 1046 01:26:28,529 --> 01:26:30,969 Another two were about to go, and, perhaps, already gone. 1047 01:26:31,169 --> 01:26:32,780 Okay, we won't run after them. 1048 01:26:34,590 --> 01:26:37,320 - You got any bread? - No, 1049 01:26:37,520 --> 01:26:40,030 - What? - I don't know. 1050 01:26:41,110 --> 01:26:44,370 I like you, Tien. You're Vietnamese, I like you. 1051 01:26:49,590 --> 01:26:51,590 - Coffee, Captain? - Oh, yeah. 1052 01:26:55,360 --> 01:26:56,820 Thank you. 1053 01:27:01,910 --> 01:27:02,940 Coffee. 1054 01:28:00,400 --> 01:28:01,810 APRIL 8 1055 01:28:15,570 --> 01:28:17,640 Come on, come on! 1056 01:28:29,960 --> 01:28:33,530 Let's keep going, dammit! Lieutenant, we're getting close! 1057 01:28:44,960 --> 01:28:48,040 Let's hurry! Hurry! 1058 01:28:49,210 --> 01:28:50,450 - He's dead! - Huh? 1059 01:28:50,650 --> 01:28:53,109 - He's dead! - Dead? No, he's not dead! 1060 01:28:53,309 --> 01:28:54,959 - Yes, he's dead! - No, he's not dead, he is not dead! 1061 01:28:55,159 --> 01:28:58,681 This is my lieutenant, my father! He's not dead, he's not dead! 1062 01:28:58,881 --> 01:29:02,940 Pull him up! Get out! This is already full of wounded! 1063 01:29:07,920 --> 01:29:10,760 MANY PEOPLE - LOST, ABANDONED 1064 01:29:10,960 --> 01:29:13,671 HIDE IN THE CAVES IN THE BANKS OF THE NAM-YOUM 1065 01:29:13,871 --> 01:29:16,800 - Want some food? - Here, eat. 1066 01:29:39,820 --> 01:29:43,320 April 10 - WE RECAPTURE STRONGPOINT "ELIANE" 1067 01:29:54,160 --> 01:29:56,380 The Viet minh are already nibbling at Hugette-1. 1068 01:29:56,580 --> 01:29:59,880 Last night we dropped a platoon of 2nd BEP. 1069 01:30:00,090 --> 01:30:01,559 He let himself be persuaded? 1070 01:30:01,759 --> 01:30:03,760 I dropped them in groups of 10. 1071 01:30:04,010 --> 01:30:06,271 Any more and they would've fallen on the Viet minh. Into a meat grinder. 1072 01:30:06,471 --> 01:30:08,270 Bigeard sent us his report. 1073 01:30:08,470 --> 01:30:11,739 Terrific! He has about 2,000 soldiers on the front line, 1074 01:30:11,939 --> 01:30:13,279 paratroopers and legionnaires. 1075 01:30:13,479 --> 01:30:17,640 With artillery, engineers, and the three tanks that are still on the go. 1076 01:30:18,000 --> 01:30:20,350 He believes Dien Bien Phu is fighting with less than 4 thousand men. 1077 01:30:20,550 --> 01:30:22,180 The rest, wounded... 1078 01:30:22,380 --> 01:30:24,530 ...or hiding. Deserters. 1079 01:30:24,730 --> 01:30:26,529 Sitting in the holes in the banks of the river. 1080 01:30:26,729 --> 01:30:28,329 He calls them "the rats of Nam-Youm." 1081 01:30:28,529 --> 01:30:31,431 Giap has De Castries by the throat! It's logical! 1082 01:30:31,631 --> 01:30:33,770 I watch the picture! 1083 01:30:33,970 --> 01:30:37,069 De Castries can still breathe thanks to a drop! 1084 01:30:37,269 --> 01:30:39,831 I look forward to when he is nearly suffocated. I'm waiting. 1085 01:30:40,031 --> 01:30:42,750 This is Asian patience! I am waiting, sir! 1086 01:30:42,950 --> 01:30:46,210 And the blow straight to the heart! One stroke. 1087 01:30:46,410 --> 01:30:50,510 Never divide the skin until the bear is dead! 1088 01:30:51,500 --> 01:30:53,990 Bigeard recaptured "Eliane 1!" 1089 01:30:54,190 --> 01:30:56,190 The bear is not dead! 1090 01:30:56,390 --> 01:30:59,370 Many have lost money on today's bet! 1091 01:30:59,570 --> 01:31:02,340 Why do we kill a bear, 1092 01:31:02,540 --> 01:31:05,110 if the not to share his skin? 1093 01:31:05,310 --> 01:31:08,950 This Chinese proverb I do not know. 1094 01:31:09,150 --> 01:31:12,260 This adage is from one of my Jewish friends from Brooklyn. 1095 01:31:12,580 --> 01:31:16,810 April 12 "HUGETTE-6" SURROUNDED BUT STILL HOLDS 1096 01:31:34,180 --> 01:31:35,500 APRIL 13 1097 01:31:35,700 --> 01:31:38,230 MILITARY CAMP IN THE RED RIVER DELTA 1098 01:31:38,430 --> 01:31:41,639 We need two tank commanders, two gunners and two drivers. 1099 01:31:41,839 --> 01:31:44,329 We need volunteers immediately to go to Hanoi. 1100 01:31:44,529 --> 01:31:48,071 Training will be minimal. You will jump almost immediately. 1101 01:31:48,271 --> 01:31:50,070 Please. 1102 01:31:50,270 --> 01:31:52,660 I must add, although it's not in my instructions, 1103 01:31:52,860 --> 01:31:54,660 but I must say it. 1104 01:31:54,860 --> 01:31:57,570 The situation at Dien Bien Phu is desperate! 1105 01:31:57,770 --> 01:31:59,770 Do not harbor any illusions. 1106 01:32:01,980 --> 01:32:04,110 Volunteers step forward! 1107 01:32:07,020 --> 01:32:09,879 Brigade-chef... Henri de la Monier, driver. 1108 01:32:10,079 --> 01:32:12,621 Sgt Tadeusz Korzenevsky, tank commander. 1109 01:32:12,821 --> 01:32:16,180 And what, you're going too? 1110 01:32:17,000 --> 01:32:18,800 A parachute jump? 1111 01:32:19,000 --> 01:32:20,800 At your age, it's stupid! 1112 01:32:21,000 --> 01:32:24,250 In any case, it's too late! 1113 01:32:25,280 --> 01:32:26,760 Late? Why? 1114 01:32:27,180 --> 01:32:29,430 For a priest it is never too late. 1115 01:32:33,590 --> 01:32:36,560 To sacrifice their lives, is a huge sacrifice. 1116 01:32:40,950 --> 01:32:43,050 There is one, which is even more terrible. 1117 01:32:44,490 --> 01:32:46,350 To sacrifice honor! 1118 01:33:14,960 --> 01:33:16,020 Hey! 1119 01:33:20,160 --> 01:33:21,790 Is anybody there? 1120 01:33:23,220 --> 01:33:24,940 Hey, Is anybody there? 1121 01:33:25,630 --> 01:33:27,810 Is anybody there? 1122 01:33:29,880 --> 01:33:33,050 Hey, here! Come on, get out of there! 1123 01:33:33,950 --> 01:33:36,350 How it stinks, death! 1124 01:33:37,850 --> 01:33:40,010 Tadeusz! But what are you doing here? 1125 01:33:40,380 --> 01:33:41,970 I fell straight on the dead! 1126 01:33:42,170 --> 01:33:44,899 Where is the Legion's first battalion? 1127 01:33:45,099 --> 01:33:46,820 We can't stay here. 1128 01:33:47,590 --> 01:33:49,730 Hey, you come too! We can't stay here! 1129 01:33:50,100 --> 01:33:51,730 Come on, let's go! 1130 01:33:54,460 --> 01:33:56,360 There's no longer much to look at. 1131 01:33:56,600 --> 01:33:58,739 Cognac, pastis. No, pastis, cognac. 1132 01:33:58,939 --> 01:34:01,710 A third of pastis, two thirds, of cognac. 1133 01:34:04,620 --> 01:34:06,030 Cognac. 1134 01:34:07,480 --> 01:34:08,800 Pastis. 1135 01:34:10,590 --> 01:34:13,871 Legionnaire Komorowski, 2nd Foreign Battalion, the 3rd Company. 1136 01:34:14,071 --> 01:34:15,700 Comrade! 1137 01:34:16,580 --> 01:34:20,760 Life... that we must drink to the last drop. 1138 01:34:22,200 --> 01:34:24,051 And we in Poland have a saying: 1139 01:34:24,251 --> 01:34:26,070 life, like an onion. 1140 01:34:27,150 --> 01:34:30,351 The more you remove the skin, the more it stinks. 1141 01:34:30,551 --> 01:34:32,920 And at the finish, 1142 01:34:33,120 --> 01:34:35,660 your eyes fill with tears! 1143 01:34:38,940 --> 01:34:40,260 Cognac! 1144 01:34:47,640 --> 01:34:51,890 RATS CRAWL OUT AT NIGHT IN SEARCH OF FOOD IN THE DISCARDED CONTAINERS 1145 01:35:10,110 --> 01:35:12,780 French. Rain. Rat. 1146 01:35:12,980 --> 01:35:15,440 Rain is good for the Viet Minh. Very good. 1147 01:35:15,640 --> 01:35:18,490 The French don't mix with rats! Come on. 1148 01:35:18,790 --> 01:35:21,090 Take him to the hospital. He might live. 1149 01:35:42,080 --> 01:35:43,510 APRIL 18 1150 01:35:43,710 --> 01:35:45,710 EASTER SUNDAY 1151 01:35:47,540 --> 01:35:49,589 Vic, we have nothing for you. 1152 01:35:49,789 --> 01:35:52,919 You're on your own. You have the right to stop fighting. 1153 01:35:53,119 --> 01:35:56,529 Can you hold on a little more? If there's any point. 1154 01:35:56,729 --> 01:36:00,980 You could try to breakout but we have no means to support you. 1155 01:36:01,860 --> 01:36:03,529 Come in, Vic! Vic. 1156 01:36:03,729 --> 01:36:05,730 I will try to breakout. Out. 1157 01:36:07,940 --> 01:36:09,350 Come on. 1158 01:36:17,150 --> 01:36:18,760 Good-bye, boys. 1159 01:36:20,370 --> 01:36:23,060 Destroy the radio! 1160 01:36:30,210 --> 01:36:32,900 Don't shoot until you're sure of your target! 1161 01:36:33,100 --> 01:36:36,399 If fired on during the attack, We slow down and shoot accurately! 1162 01:36:36,599 --> 01:36:38,249 And lessen the risk of shooting our own! 1163 01:36:38,449 --> 01:36:41,409 When we reach the goal, we change clips. 1164 01:36:41,609 --> 01:36:44,109 This could be a very long time, change clips then! 1165 01:36:46,060 --> 01:36:47,160 Attack! 1166 01:36:47,360 --> 01:36:51,010 The captain has improvised flak jackets. 1167 01:36:59,850 --> 01:37:01,150 Good luck! 1168 01:37:12,670 --> 01:37:17,090 "HUGETTE-1" OPENS UP WITH COVERING FIRE TO HELP "HUGETTE-6" 1169 01:37:40,950 --> 01:37:44,520 Don't shoot! Don't shoot! Don't shoot! 1170 01:38:40,830 --> 01:38:42,440 You're here too? 1171 01:38:44,550 --> 01:38:46,300 You're OK! 1172 01:38:48,720 --> 01:38:50,300 Here we are in the woods. 1173 01:38:51,620 --> 01:38:53,410 Safe. 1174 01:38:58,120 --> 01:39:00,300 Where were you wounded? 1175 01:39:04,800 --> 01:39:06,500 Me? On Hugette. 1176 01:39:08,480 --> 01:39:10,220 I was scared! 1177 01:39:13,540 --> 01:39:17,791 Viet Minh troops have suffered such losses, that Giap asks to be sent to Dien Bien Phu 1178 01:39:17,991 --> 01:39:20,970 more than 25,000 new recruits. 1179 01:39:21,170 --> 01:39:24,301 He also summoned the aid of their 176th Regiment 1180 01:39:24,501 --> 01:39:28,720 and the last reserves of the 304th Division. 1181 01:39:29,030 --> 01:39:30,520 On our side... 1182 01:39:30,720 --> 01:39:36,870 We have strengthened the garrison with a parachute battalion 1183 01:39:37,070 --> 01:39:38,870 thrown in in small packets. 1184 01:39:39,070 --> 01:39:43,620 For us, it's like Verdun as De Castries rightly said. 1185 01:39:43,820 --> 01:39:45,990 The conditions there... 1186 01:39:47,930 --> 01:39:49,371 are simply unimaginable! 1187 01:39:49,571 --> 01:39:53,350 The senior medical officer there is reporting deaths... 1188 01:39:53,550 --> 01:39:54,700 from shock, 1189 01:39:54,900 --> 01:39:56,350 from exhaustion, 1190 01:39:56,550 --> 01:39:57,960 not from wounds, 1191 01:39:58,360 --> 01:39:59,650 for no reason! 1192 01:40:11,070 --> 01:40:13,890 Monsieur, monsieur. 1193 01:40:15,690 --> 01:40:17,849 - Yes, my son! - I don't believe in God! 1194 01:40:18,049 --> 01:40:20,561 I don't believe your stories! I don't believe! 1195 01:40:20,761 --> 01:40:23,310 Then let me do my job. 1196 01:40:23,820 --> 01:40:25,650 Monsieur, monsieur! 1197 01:40:29,170 --> 01:40:29,900 Yes, my son! 1198 01:40:30,100 --> 01:40:32,920 I need to say something to you, monsieur! 1199 01:40:33,450 --> 01:40:36,670 - Come, tell me! - I shall die here, sir! 1200 01:40:40,720 --> 01:40:42,200 No, really! 1201 01:40:42,790 --> 01:40:44,530 It is hard, sir! 1202 01:40:45,560 --> 01:40:48,780 - Hey, listen, stop calling me Monsieur! - Yes, sir! 1203 01:40:49,250 --> 01:40:50,630 Yes, father. 1204 01:40:52,170 --> 01:40:53,670 I am sick. 1205 01:40:54,020 --> 01:40:55,280 No, not really. 1206 01:40:57,620 --> 01:40:59,020 I'm not like them. 1207 01:40:59,770 --> 01:41:02,040 I need to tell someone. 1208 01:41:03,760 --> 01:41:07,290 I'm a rat and I'll die like a rat. 1209 01:41:07,840 --> 01:41:12,110 A rat. A rat of Nam-Youm. 1210 01:41:13,150 --> 01:41:15,400 And I'm dying a rat. 1211 01:41:17,000 --> 01:41:21,980 I'm not like you, guys! Not like you! I'm a rat! 1212 01:41:22,730 --> 01:41:24,450 Calm down, my son! 1213 01:41:24,910 --> 01:41:27,070 I had to say it. 1214 01:41:27,640 --> 01:41:32,510 I had to say it. I don't want to die without confessing it. 1215 01:41:39,050 --> 01:41:41,320 My poor boy! 1216 01:41:55,600 --> 01:41:58,200 De Lattre and his son Bernard. 1217 01:41:58,400 --> 01:42:00,400 The last picture of them together. 1218 01:42:01,040 --> 01:42:05,450 As if they both know it. Reminiscent of stained glass in the church. 1219 01:42:06,280 --> 01:42:10,670 "Bernard did not die for France. He died for Vietnam." 1220 01:42:11,170 --> 01:42:14,000 So said his father, Marshal of France. 1221 01:42:14,240 --> 01:42:15,630 And it's true. 1222 01:42:17,760 --> 01:42:20,780 "The unselfish actions of this present war," 1223 01:42:21,040 --> 01:42:23,780 "France has not seen since the Crusades." 1224 01:42:24,040 --> 01:42:25,780 Also De Lattre. 1225 01:42:26,880 --> 01:42:30,490 Aha! Fuck this damn country! 1226 01:42:33,800 --> 01:42:35,360 APRIL 29 1227 01:42:35,560 --> 01:42:37,650 "ELIANE" IS ABOUT TO FALL 1228 01:42:37,850 --> 01:42:43,090 THE LAST RESERVES OF PARATROOPS ARE THROW INTO THE BATTLE 1229 01:43:54,450 --> 01:43:55,750 APRIL 30 1230 01:43:55,950 --> 01:43:59,030 CAMERONE DAY - THE LEGION'S HOLIDAY 1231 01:44:00,460 --> 01:44:02,799 They heard someone shouting: "We're hit, we're hit!" 1232 01:44:02,999 --> 01:44:04,560 Certainly, the co-pilot. 1233 01:44:05,020 --> 01:44:08,130 And the next thing, the voice of Duroc. 1234 01:44:08,330 --> 01:44:09,320 Very calm... 1235 01:44:10,160 --> 01:44:11,320 very... 1236 01:44:12,100 --> 01:44:13,320 without emotion. 1237 01:44:14,760 --> 01:44:16,550 "The right engine out." 1238 01:44:17,100 --> 01:44:19,760 "Propeller... feathered. Langor wounded." 1239 01:44:20,360 --> 01:44:23,000 "I've set course for Luang Prabang." 1240 01:44:24,170 --> 01:44:25,210 That's all! 1241 01:44:26,830 --> 01:44:29,190 That was the last radio contact. 1242 01:44:29,650 --> 01:44:31,700 He never made it to Luang Prabang. 1243 01:44:32,140 --> 01:44:33,740 Nobody knows where he came down. 1244 01:44:48,010 --> 01:44:49,440 Volunteers! 1245 01:44:49,640 --> 01:44:52,370 MAY 1 - "ELIANE" FINALLY FALLS 1246 01:44:52,570 --> 01:44:55,821 I need volunteers. Anyone who can carry a weapon! 1247 01:44:56,021 --> 01:44:58,020 Come on, guys! 1248 01:45:12,630 --> 01:45:14,730 Don't leave me! Don't leave me! 1249 01:45:15,190 --> 01:45:17,290 I've no unit, I've nothing. 1250 01:45:18,160 --> 01:45:19,970 Okay. Come with me. 1251 01:45:22,730 --> 01:45:26,781 Only don't screw up! Otherwise I'll give you to the Viet minh! 1252 01:45:26,981 --> 01:45:28,590 I swear! 1253 01:45:31,410 --> 01:45:33,480 Report to Captain de Kerveguen 1254 01:45:41,520 --> 01:45:43,770 MAY 4, 1700 HOURS 1255 01:45:43,990 --> 01:45:46,910 STRONGPOINT "ELIANE-2" OUR LAST HIGH POINT 1256 01:45:47,110 --> 01:45:52,270 A MIXED COMPANY OF LEGION, "BAVOUAN", AND INFANTRY 1257 01:45:52,490 --> 01:45:53,990 THE LAST RESERVES 1258 01:46:14,230 --> 01:46:15,840 What are you waiting for? 1259 01:46:25,140 --> 01:46:27,030 The radio! Get the radio! 1260 01:46:30,930 --> 01:46:32,630 Medic! 1261 01:46:59,530 --> 01:47:00,940 Medic! 1262 01:47:03,820 --> 01:47:05,050 Medic... 1263 01:47:05,250 --> 01:47:07,700 Come on! Are you okay? 1264 01:47:20,030 --> 01:47:21,579 We knew that for 2 weeks 1265 01:47:21,779 --> 01:47:24,601 the Viet minh dug a tunnel into the hill to mine it. 1266 01:47:24,801 --> 01:47:26,780 Hi, Ki! Still alive? 1267 01:47:26,980 --> 01:47:29,839 Kerveguen! The Viet minh are still digging, getting very close. 1268 01:47:30,039 --> 01:47:33,271 Hearing digging, that's fine. It's when they stop... 1269 01:47:33,471 --> 01:47:35,370 But for now, they dig. 1270 01:47:35,570 --> 01:47:36,950 Radio! 1271 01:48:15,180 --> 01:48:16,170 MAY 5 1272 01:48:16,370 --> 01:48:19,080 THE LAST BATTALION OF PARATROOPS IN TONKIN 1273 01:48:19,280 --> 01:48:21,249 ALL UNTRAINED VOLUNTEERS FROM EVERY UNIT 1274 01:48:21,449 --> 01:48:24,210 Sorry but I need to get ready. 1275 01:48:24,500 --> 01:48:27,510 - I need to pee. - Use the wheel. 1276 01:48:28,280 --> 01:48:29,340 Vic! 1277 01:48:30,440 --> 01:48:32,160 Hey, you coming or what? 1278 01:48:32,580 --> 01:48:34,910 Come on, Hurry up! 1279 01:48:35,110 --> 01:48:36,520 Sorry. 1280 01:48:42,120 --> 01:48:46,080 Two, one! Enough! Full up! Come back tomorrow! 1281 01:48:46,280 --> 01:48:48,420 - And us? - No room! 1282 01:48:48,620 --> 01:48:51,060 Oh! fuck, fuck! 1283 01:48:52,910 --> 01:48:55,090 Go, go away! 1284 01:49:09,550 --> 01:49:12,260 Bastards! They say there's no room! 1285 01:49:18,100 --> 01:49:20,760 Come on, we'll take your gear! 1286 01:49:43,080 --> 01:49:47,040 MAY 6, 1700 HOURS - "ELIANE-2" 1287 01:49:54,600 --> 01:49:56,381 You moron, what's with this bravado? 1288 01:49:56,581 --> 01:49:57,640 Helmet! 1289 01:49:57,840 --> 01:50:02,020 The Viet minh must know that the Legion is here Captain! 1290 01:50:02,770 --> 01:50:05,620 - Okay. Do the rounds in 10 minutes. - Yes, it will be done. 1291 01:50:10,290 --> 01:50:12,250 Shit! Shit! 1292 01:50:16,430 --> 01:50:17,820 Oh, Shit... 1293 01:50:29,410 --> 01:50:32,510 - "Eliane-2", handover complete. - Okay, you can go now. 1294 01:50:34,890 --> 01:50:36,429 The Viet minh haven't dug for an hour. 1295 01:50:36,629 --> 01:50:38,630 That means it could blow at any moment. 1296 01:50:39,850 --> 01:50:41,020 Dead. 1297 01:50:51,080 --> 01:50:52,650 What do we know of the dead? 1298 01:50:53,440 --> 01:50:55,250 Only that we can soon be like them. 1299 01:51:30,320 --> 01:51:34,970 18 HOURS "ELIANE-2" FINALLY SURROUNDED 1300 01:51:55,460 --> 01:51:57,680 MAY 6, 2300 HOURS 1301 01:51:58,210 --> 01:52:00,829 Eliane-2 here. Viet minh blew the mine. 1302 01:52:01,029 --> 01:52:04,039 I have 35 able-bodied men left. Send reinforcements. Over! 1303 01:52:04,239 --> 01:52:06,620 We've no reinforcements. Out! 1304 01:52:08,010 --> 01:52:12,220 Eliane-2, Understood! Will destroy this post. For me it's over. 1305 01:52:15,350 --> 01:52:17,921 Eliane-4. The Viet minh are here. It's over. 1306 01:52:18,121 --> 01:52:19,660 I'm destroying my post. 1307 01:52:19,860 --> 01:52:23,960 For the paras, for the Legion! Hip, hip, hip! 1308 01:52:25,660 --> 01:52:29,200 Eliane-3. They are already in the trenches. 1309 01:52:29,540 --> 01:52:30,860 I see them. 1310 01:52:31,740 --> 01:52:33,610 They're coming for me. 1311 01:52:35,270 --> 01:52:37,200 "Claudine-5" captured. 1312 01:52:37,470 --> 01:52:41,810 The infantry, the Legion! All my friends, goodbye! 1313 01:52:42,530 --> 01:52:44,380 MAY 7, 0600 HOURS 1314 01:52:44,580 --> 01:52:48,860 AIRCRAFT RETURN TO HANOI BRINGING BACK THEIR LOADS 1315 01:52:56,760 --> 01:52:57,820 Mr Vinh! 1316 01:52:58,020 --> 01:53:00,620 Did you have before or after midnight? 1317 01:53:04,780 --> 01:53:07,100 MAY 7, 13 HOURS 1318 01:53:07,580 --> 01:53:10,161 OUR LAST HOPE - HOLDING OUT UNTIL NIGHTFALL 1319 01:53:10,361 --> 01:53:12,360 THEN BREAKING OUT TO THE WEST 1320 01:53:27,890 --> 01:53:29,520 It's over, padre. 1321 01:53:30,210 --> 01:53:32,080 For us who are here, all over. 1322 01:53:33,930 --> 01:53:35,940 Fun place, eh? 1323 01:53:37,410 --> 01:53:41,919 A soldier must, in his actions take an example from pubic lice. 1324 01:53:42,119 --> 01:53:44,970 This elegant animal dies, but never surrenders. 1325 01:53:45,980 --> 01:53:47,650 Thus spake old Joffre. 1326 01:53:50,890 --> 01:53:53,010 Radio, Captain, radio! 1327 01:54:01,230 --> 01:54:03,270 - Yes! - Order of the General! 1328 01:54:03,470 --> 01:54:07,770 No breakout. Cease-fire at 17:30. 1329 01:54:07,970 --> 01:54:09,970 Destroy weapons! 1330 01:54:11,120 --> 01:54:13,279 If I have to stop fighting, I need a written order. 1331 01:54:13,479 --> 01:54:17,090 Don't argue! Obey, like everyone else! That's an order! Out. 1332 01:54:18,080 --> 01:54:19,550 I need a written order! 1333 01:54:19,750 --> 01:54:22,841 Alright, alright, come and get it! 1334 01:54:23,041 --> 01:54:25,040 Out! 1335 01:54:26,580 --> 01:54:28,230 I'll get it, Captain. 1336 01:55:20,140 --> 01:55:21,520 To the Legion! 1337 01:55:29,960 --> 01:55:31,970 My regiment... Colonial Artillery... 1338 01:55:34,880 --> 01:55:36,570 A glass of wine... 1339 01:55:45,430 --> 01:55:47,360 He's dead. 1340 01:55:49,410 --> 01:55:53,980 FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1954, 1730 HOURS 1341 01:56:20,830 --> 01:56:22,990 Destroy your weapons. 1342 01:56:31,410 --> 01:56:33,410 Destroy your weapons. 1343 01:58:17,630 --> 01:58:19,640 Farewell to the Silk Road! 1344 01:58:20,190 --> 01:58:25,030 What do you think about the opening of my piece in the paper? Listen. 1345 01:58:25,630 --> 01:58:29,220 Is this punishment of a stern Lord? 1346 01:58:29,420 --> 01:58:34,220 Then, among the cries, the rumors, the guns 1347 01:58:34,420 --> 01:58:39,250 He heard a voice reply: "No!" 1348 01:58:40,370 --> 01:58:44,180 It's not mine! This is Victor Hugo. 1349 01:58:46,850 --> 01:58:49,310 So long, Mr Vinh! 1350 02:00:24,350 --> 02:00:28,360 WE WERE IMMEDIATELY SEPARATED FROM OUR VIETNAMESE COMRADES IN ARMS. 1351 02:02:23,990 --> 02:02:26,840 IS THIS PUNISHMENT, STERN LORD? 1352 02:02:27,170 --> 02:02:30,470 HE WILL DIE. AND HIM. 1353 02:02:32,230 --> 02:02:33,540 AND HIM. 1354 02:02:33,750 --> 02:02:37,660 AND HIM... AND HIM... AND HIM... 1355 02:02:38,420 --> 02:02:41,020 ALMOST THREE-QUARTERS OF THEM DIE. 1356 02:02:41,530 --> 02:02:45,260 NEARLY 7700 PEOPLE NEVER RETURNED! 1357 02:03:23,320 --> 02:03:26,741 This movie was filmed almost 40 years after the battle of Dien Bien Phu... 1358 02:03:26,941 --> 02:03:30,020 ...in Vietnam. In Tonkin, as we once called it. 1359 02:03:30,220 --> 02:03:33,330 Together, with the Vietnamese people and the Vietnamese army. 1360 02:03:33,790 --> 02:03:37,990 It was an moving experience both for them and for us... 1361 02:03:38,920 --> 02:03:41,500 ...and will close a painful page in our history. 1362 02:03:41,700 --> 02:03:43,870 It makes sense only if we have re-established contact 1363 02:03:44,070 --> 02:03:47,110 with the Vietnam we love... I love... 1364 02:03:47,310 --> 02:03:52,090 screenplay, dialogue and commentary PIERRE SCHOENDOERFFER 100605