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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:40,515 --> 00:00:45,515 Subtitles by explosiveskull Resync by Ahmed74 2 00:00:46,598 --> 00:00:49,197 (PIANO CONCERTO NO. 23 IN A MAJOR PLAYING) 3 00:01:26,477 --> 00:01:28,477 (TELEPHONE RINGS) 4 00:01:31,797 --> 00:01:34,317 Radio Moscow. Director Andreyev. What is it? 5 00:01:37,677 --> 00:01:38,916 Seventeen minutes. 6 00:01:39,717 --> 00:01:42,637 Yes, of course I can ring back in 17 minutes. 7 00:01:43,597 --> 00:01:44,597 Yeah. 8 00:01:45,636 --> 00:01:47,756 Mm-hm. Yes, I'm writing it down. 9 00:01:48,916 --> 00:01:50,515 (MOUTHING) I can't get the... 10 00:01:50,517 --> 00:01:52,637 One, five... 11 00:01:54,157 --> 00:01:56,196 Sorry? Was that a nine, as in "fine"? 12 00:01:56,676 --> 00:01:59,037 Or... or another five as in, um... 13 00:01:59,597 --> 00:02:01,196 - "Hive." - ..."hive"? 14 00:02:02,397 --> 00:02:04,557 Hello? Hello? 15 00:02:10,037 --> 00:02:12,354 - Hive? - Who was it? 16 00:02:12,356 --> 00:02:14,555 The Secretariat of the General Secretariat. 17 00:02:14,557 --> 00:02:17,555 Of the General Secretary. The Secretary of the General... 18 00:02:17,557 --> 00:02:18,677 Stalin? 19 00:02:21,196 --> 00:02:22,954 - (MUSIC VOLUME INCREASES) - Turn that down. 20 00:02:22,956 --> 00:02:24,155 (VOLUME DECREASES) 21 00:02:24,157 --> 00:02:25,474 Put that apple down. 22 00:02:25,476 --> 00:02:27,234 You're always eating bloody apples. 23 00:02:27,236 --> 00:02:29,435 I'm to call him back in 17 minutes. 24 00:02:29,437 --> 00:02:31,234 Seventeen minutes from when you picked up the phone 25 00:02:31,236 --> 00:02:33,354 or from when you put it down? 26 00:02:33,356 --> 00:02:37,395 Seventeen minutes from when I said I'd call back in 17 minutes. 27 00:02:37,397 --> 00:02:39,397 - When was that? - I don't know. 28 00:02:40,076 --> 00:02:41,196 Thirty seconds ago? 29 00:02:42,636 --> 00:02:44,234 - A minute? - Well, which one? 30 00:02:44,236 --> 00:02:45,354 - A minute. - A minute? 31 00:02:45,356 --> 00:02:46,437 A minute. 32 00:02:47,636 --> 00:02:48,954 - You sure? - No. 33 00:02:48,956 --> 00:02:50,956 (MUSIC PLAYS) 34 00:02:54,117 --> 00:02:55,357 Well, well, well. 35 00:02:56,877 --> 00:02:59,715 Oh, I put Shteyman on the list, the writer. 36 00:02:59,717 --> 00:03:03,315 - I know you like his work, but... - No, leave him on. 37 00:03:03,317 --> 00:03:06,555 And, uh... Shteyman two, his wife? 38 00:03:06,557 --> 00:03:07,597 On. 39 00:03:08,196 --> 00:03:09,396 They're a couple, ain't they? 40 00:03:10,516 --> 00:03:12,354 We're talking about Stalingrad, how cold it was, 41 00:03:12,356 --> 00:03:16,034 and we would do anything, anything, to warm ourselves up. 42 00:03:16,036 --> 00:03:17,913 We'd throw live grenades to each other. 43 00:03:17,915 --> 00:03:20,233 We'd pull the pin, throw it to the prisoners. 44 00:03:20,235 --> 00:03:24,473 (CHUCKLES) They'd be jumping around like drunken whores. "Oh, oh, oh!" 45 00:03:24,475 --> 00:03:26,635 - (CHUCKLES) - What was the grenade? 46 00:03:27,316 --> 00:03:28,913 - A grenade. - Georgy. 47 00:03:28,915 --> 00:03:30,673 - A grenade... what do you... - No no no. 48 00:03:30,675 --> 00:03:32,595 You're obstructing the story. Let him tell it. 49 00:03:41,316 --> 00:03:43,795 MAN: So, ten past, the call came in. 50 00:03:44,276 --> 00:03:46,836 - Seventeen minutes... - So call back 10:27? 51 00:03:47,955 --> 00:03:50,633 - Yeah. - You don't seem confident. 52 00:03:50,635 --> 00:03:53,394 Well, I wasn't the one on the phone. 53 00:03:53,396 --> 00:03:54,953 And it was definitely a nine, wasn't it? 54 00:03:54,955 --> 00:03:57,554 - I wasn't the one on the phone. - You keep saying that. 55 00:03:57,556 --> 00:04:01,954 - It's not helping. - I wasn't, though. So... 56 00:04:01,956 --> 00:04:03,553 A grenade in his mouth! 57 00:04:03,555 --> 00:04:04,913 (GABBLES) 58 00:04:04,915 --> 00:04:07,473 - Always cracks me up, this one. - KHRUSHCHEV: And then boom! 59 00:04:07,475 --> 00:04:08,793 I'll have these dispatched. 60 00:04:08,795 --> 00:04:10,875 That's how you turn a Prussian into a bowl of soup. 61 00:04:11,675 --> 00:04:13,473 Oh, there he goes. 62 00:04:13,475 --> 00:04:15,235 Yes, we see your list, Beria. 63 00:04:18,795 --> 00:04:21,473 Shoot her before him, but make sure he sees it. 64 00:04:21,475 --> 00:04:23,115 Oh, and this one... um... 65 00:04:24,076 --> 00:04:26,636 Kill him, take him to his church, dump him in the pulpit. 66 00:04:27,675 --> 00:04:29,276 And I'll leave the rest up to you. 67 00:04:30,475 --> 00:04:32,235 - (ENGINES START) - Let's go! 68 00:04:50,716 --> 00:04:53,754 First three names on list. Top name, apartment 15. Go. 69 00:04:53,756 --> 00:04:54,916 - (GUNSHOT) - Go, go. 70 00:04:58,595 --> 00:05:00,595 (SHOUTING) 71 00:05:01,354 --> 00:05:03,713 (WAILING) 72 00:05:03,715 --> 00:05:05,715 (MAN CRIES IN RUSSIAN) 73 00:05:07,674 --> 00:05:10,912 (URGENT EXCHANGE IN RUSSIAN) 74 00:05:10,914 --> 00:05:12,715 (MAN PROTESTS) 75 00:05:16,474 --> 00:05:20,035 OFFICER: Come on. Where are you going? Get round here. Get on the bus. 76 00:05:21,434 --> 00:05:24,472 Comrade, it's the greatest honour. 77 00:05:24,474 --> 00:05:26,035 (SIGHS) He can't see me bow. 78 00:05:26,674 --> 00:05:28,554 - Comrade Director. - Oh, shit. 79 00:05:32,914 --> 00:05:35,874 Five... nine. 80 00:05:36,515 --> 00:05:38,552 (MUSIC CONCLUDES) 81 00:05:38,554 --> 00:05:40,273 (APPLAUSE) 82 00:05:40,275 --> 00:05:41,315 Hello. 83 00:05:42,075 --> 00:05:43,232 This is Stalin. 84 00:05:43,234 --> 00:05:44,912 - (APPLAUSE CONTINUES) - MAN IN AUDIENCE: Bravo! 85 00:05:44,914 --> 00:05:48,073 Sorry. It's really noisy. I'm sorry about that. 86 00:05:48,075 --> 00:05:50,713 How are you? How is it wherever you are? 87 00:05:50,715 --> 00:05:52,232 Sorry. Sorry again. 88 00:05:52,234 --> 00:05:54,155 - Are you there? - Receiving you. 89 00:05:55,354 --> 00:05:57,513 I want a recording of tonight's performance. 90 00:05:57,515 --> 00:05:58,955 I'll send someone to pick it up. 91 00:06:00,234 --> 00:06:01,953 I think you split a couple of notes. 92 00:06:01,955 --> 00:06:03,513 You cheeky bugger. I did not. 93 00:06:03,515 --> 00:06:05,352 - How was it? Was it good? - I thought wonderful. 94 00:06:05,354 --> 00:06:06,835 Was the concerto recorded? 95 00:06:08,755 --> 00:06:12,393 Was it recorded? Please say yes. 96 00:06:12,395 --> 00:06:16,393 - Erm... no. It went out live. - Stay. Stay. 97 00:06:16,395 --> 00:06:19,713 Okay, nobody leave! Nobody leave! Lock the doors! Lock those doors! 98 00:06:19,715 --> 00:06:21,472 If you wouldn't mind just taking your seats again. 99 00:06:21,474 --> 00:06:22,633 That would be fantastic. 100 00:06:22,635 --> 00:06:24,393 Take your seats. Take your fucking seats. 101 00:06:24,395 --> 00:06:28,232 Don't worry, nobody's gonna get killed, I promise you. 102 00:06:28,234 --> 00:06:31,073 This is just a musical emergency. 103 00:06:31,075 --> 00:06:32,432 Take your seats. That's it. 104 00:06:32,434 --> 00:06:34,073 Nobody be alarmed. It's fine. 105 00:06:34,075 --> 00:06:36,672 Sit down! Do not defy me! 106 00:06:36,674 --> 00:06:38,354 Sit your arses down! 107 00:06:39,035 --> 00:06:40,752 (CHUCKLING) 108 00:06:40,754 --> 00:06:43,231 - Top me up. Everybody drinks. - (POUNDS TABLE) 109 00:06:43,233 --> 00:06:45,632 KHRUSHCHEV: As I was saying, we had this 12-year-old scout. 110 00:06:45,634 --> 00:06:47,671 His whole family was wiped out by the Krauts. 111 00:06:47,673 --> 00:06:50,752 But before that he taught us this trick. He taught us this trick. 112 00:06:50,754 --> 00:06:53,512 He taught us this trick. If you stick somebody's little finger 113 00:06:53,514 --> 00:06:56,791 in a glass of water while they're sleeping, 114 00:06:56,793 --> 00:06:58,111 they wet themselves. 115 00:06:58,113 --> 00:06:59,911 (LAUGHTER) 116 00:06:59,913 --> 00:07:01,111 Here, what next? 117 00:07:01,113 --> 00:07:02,592 You stick a bar of chocolate 118 00:07:02,594 --> 00:07:04,311 in their pocket, they shit their pants? 119 00:07:04,313 --> 00:07:06,153 (LAUGHTER) 120 00:07:07,913 --> 00:07:12,431 But it's biology, Chief. We did it to Polnikov in Stalingrad. 121 00:07:12,433 --> 00:07:14,752 But, anyway, "shit your pants", that's great. 122 00:07:14,754 --> 00:07:16,351 Whatever became of Polnikov? 123 00:07:16,353 --> 00:07:17,553 (LAUGHTER DIES) 124 00:07:20,233 --> 00:07:22,673 You wanna know where fucking Polnikov is? 125 00:07:23,834 --> 00:07:24,913 You wanna go there? 126 00:07:26,034 --> 00:07:28,154 I love that grenade story. 127 00:07:29,433 --> 00:07:33,072 - Oh, is there one in your pocket? - No, no, come on. No, not again! 128 00:07:33,074 --> 00:07:35,471 No, don't you... 129 00:07:35,473 --> 00:07:37,791 God damn it! 130 00:07:37,793 --> 00:07:40,351 Caught red-handed. (LAUGHS) 131 00:07:40,353 --> 00:07:42,512 Well, I would die for the Motherland! 132 00:07:42,514 --> 00:07:45,231 (LAUGHTER AND ENCOURAGEMENT) 133 00:07:45,233 --> 00:07:47,553 (CHANTING) Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! 134 00:08:05,274 --> 00:08:06,594 Wait a minute. Wait a minute. 135 00:08:07,714 --> 00:08:09,154 Take this, you bastards! 136 00:08:12,473 --> 00:08:13,752 All right, let's get going. 137 00:08:13,754 --> 00:08:16,594 Time for a cowboy movie. Who's in my posse? 138 00:08:17,433 --> 00:08:19,512 (FILM SCORE PLAYS) 139 00:08:19,514 --> 00:08:22,553 Here we go. He rides out, he gets shot off his horse. 140 00:08:24,672 --> 00:08:27,232 - Adios. - (SHOUTING AND GUNSHOTS IN THE FILM) 141 00:08:28,792 --> 00:08:30,710 Thank you very much. It's gonna be okay. 142 00:08:30,712 --> 00:08:31,832 Sit where you sat before. 143 00:08:32,393 --> 00:08:34,631 Right, what do you think? 144 00:08:34,633 --> 00:08:37,513 Well, half the audience have gone. The acoustic will be very lively. 145 00:08:38,233 --> 00:08:40,790 Go and get some more people in off the street. 146 00:08:40,792 --> 00:08:42,830 Fat ones, so we don't need as many. 147 00:08:42,832 --> 00:08:45,190 Really? How fat? 148 00:08:45,192 --> 00:08:48,631 I could get my wife. She'd deaden the acoustic. 149 00:08:48,633 --> 00:08:51,393 Comrades... Comrades, shut up! 150 00:08:52,033 --> 00:08:53,590 I have wonderful news. 151 00:08:53,592 --> 00:08:56,790 Comrade Stalin loved tonight's concerto 152 00:08:56,792 --> 00:08:59,351 and would like a recording of it right away, 153 00:08:59,353 --> 00:09:03,111 which we don't have, for reasons that are myriad and complex and... 154 00:09:03,113 --> 00:09:09,471 But meanwhile the concerto we just played will be played again. 155 00:09:09,473 --> 00:09:13,553 And this time we will record it and we will applaud it. 156 00:09:16,033 --> 00:09:17,353 Yes. Yes. 157 00:09:32,233 --> 00:09:33,953 Brilliant. Okay. 158 00:09:35,672 --> 00:09:37,072 Excuse me. 159 00:09:37,672 --> 00:09:38,753 I won't do it. 160 00:09:40,113 --> 00:09:42,633 Come on, through here. In you come. 161 00:09:46,033 --> 00:09:47,353 Sit down. Sit down. 162 00:09:48,473 --> 00:09:50,670 You, Joan of Arc, do you want to get killed? 163 00:09:50,672 --> 00:09:52,832 Like my father got killed, my brother? Like that? 164 00:09:53,672 --> 00:09:57,312 - But they would want you to live. - I won't do it. You can't force me. 165 00:09:57,912 --> 00:10:00,231 - Can't we just get another pianist? - That would be ridiculous. 166 00:10:00,233 --> 00:10:02,151 The sound would be completely different. 167 00:10:02,153 --> 00:10:03,950 - Even Stalin could... - Even? 168 00:10:03,952 --> 00:10:06,670 - I didn't mean... - Even Stalin? 169 00:10:06,672 --> 00:10:08,152 I hope this office isn't bugged. 170 00:10:09,512 --> 00:10:11,709 Of course Comrade Stalin would be able to tell the difference. 171 00:10:11,711 --> 00:10:15,150 He's a great man with a great ear. 172 00:10:15,152 --> 00:10:17,949 - Two great ears. - Sharp. They're sharp. 173 00:10:17,951 --> 00:10:21,669 - The sharpest ears in the... - In the Soviet Union. 174 00:10:21,671 --> 00:10:24,589 Maria Veniaminovna, you have to play. 175 00:10:24,591 --> 00:10:26,630 I didn't... I didn't mean what I said. 176 00:10:26,632 --> 00:10:27,791 So you said it, then? 177 00:10:28,752 --> 00:10:33,112 As God is my witness, I won't do it. The Lord will see me through. 178 00:10:34,512 --> 00:10:35,752 10,000 roubles. 179 00:10:37,112 --> 00:10:38,312 20,000. 180 00:10:39,311 --> 00:10:41,311 Done. Let's go. 181 00:10:42,472 --> 00:10:44,472 (CONDUCTOR GASPS AND PANTS) 182 00:10:47,472 --> 00:10:48,549 Ohh! 183 00:10:48,551 --> 00:10:50,789 What the fuck? 184 00:10:50,791 --> 00:10:55,951 What fucking brainless fire-safety fucking idiot put that there? 185 00:10:57,152 --> 00:10:59,632 Now we need a new conductor. Let's go. 186 00:11:07,671 --> 00:11:09,032 Which one's your father in? 187 00:11:10,872 --> 00:11:12,911 Thank you. You've been very helpful. Follow me. 188 00:11:14,831 --> 00:11:16,071 Open up! 189 00:11:16,872 --> 00:11:18,309 Let's get these on the bus. 190 00:11:18,311 --> 00:11:21,829 Keep it moving! We've still got things to do! 191 00:11:21,831 --> 00:11:23,110 Come on, move! 192 00:11:23,112 --> 00:11:25,592 (WOMAN CRIES IN RUSSIAN) 193 00:11:26,232 --> 00:11:29,672 (KNOCKING ON DOOR) 194 00:11:31,591 --> 00:11:34,351 (KNOCKING PERSISTS) 195 00:11:36,591 --> 00:11:38,309 I love you. I love you. 196 00:11:38,311 --> 00:11:41,431 Now, you say whatever you have to say to them. You say it. 197 00:11:41,831 --> 00:11:43,152 Oh, God. 198 00:11:44,071 --> 00:11:45,911 Hello. Hi. 199 00:11:46,392 --> 00:11:47,949 Deepest apologies, sir. 200 00:11:47,951 --> 00:11:50,470 Radio Moscow requests your presence immediately, please. 201 00:11:50,472 --> 00:11:54,951 You're Moscow's finest and nearest conductor, so... we must hurry. 202 00:12:01,231 --> 00:12:02,428 (LAUGHTER) 203 00:12:02,430 --> 00:12:04,869 BERIA: I rather enjoyed your reference to Polnikov this evening. 204 00:12:04,871 --> 00:12:07,509 Stalin looked like he was gonna split your head open. 205 00:12:07,511 --> 00:12:12,349 "What became of Polnikov and Trotsky? I was a huge fan of his." 206 00:12:12,351 --> 00:12:14,029 "I miss the Tsar." 207 00:12:14,031 --> 00:12:17,109 I'm exhausted. I can't remember who's alive and who isn't. 208 00:12:17,111 --> 00:12:19,668 Georgy, when you go home, make sure your wife writes down 209 00:12:19,670 --> 00:12:21,629 everything you think you said tonight. 210 00:12:21,631 --> 00:12:24,029 All right, this way in the morning you know what you're dealing with. 211 00:12:24,031 --> 00:12:25,548 That's Khrushchev's Law. 212 00:12:25,550 --> 00:12:28,710 Good night, comrades. Long live the Communist Party of Lenin-Stalin. 213 00:12:29,271 --> 00:12:32,068 Long live John Wayne and John Ford. 214 00:12:32,070 --> 00:12:33,428 (LAUGHS) 215 00:12:33,430 --> 00:12:35,308 Goodbye, Molotov, old friend. 216 00:12:35,310 --> 00:12:36,430 Goodbye forever. 217 00:12:38,231 --> 00:12:39,591 Yeah. On the list. 218 00:12:40,471 --> 00:12:41,828 It would be simpler and cheaper 219 00:12:41,830 --> 00:12:43,470 if they just drove straight into a river. 220 00:12:45,111 --> 00:12:46,271 Sweet dreams. 221 00:12:48,790 --> 00:12:50,151 Good night. 222 00:12:54,271 --> 00:12:55,351 Night. 223 00:13:02,670 --> 00:13:04,668 (ORCHESTRA TUNES UP) 224 00:13:04,670 --> 00:13:06,068 People in off the streets. 225 00:13:06,070 --> 00:13:07,190 Just this way. 226 00:13:12,351 --> 00:13:15,431 I don't think any of these people have ever heard of Mozart. 227 00:13:24,430 --> 00:13:25,950 (CLAPPING) 228 00:13:40,150 --> 00:13:41,907 KHRUSHCHEV: I made a joke about the farmers. 229 00:13:41,909 --> 00:13:44,390 - Did Stalin laugh? - Yeah. 230 00:13:46,429 --> 00:13:48,468 I made a joke about the navy. 231 00:13:48,470 --> 00:13:50,870 - No laugh. - No more navy jokes. 232 00:13:51,429 --> 00:13:52,587 Good evening. 233 00:13:52,589 --> 00:13:54,427 Get this lot checked in. 234 00:13:54,429 --> 00:13:55,587 Good. Nice. 235 00:13:55,589 --> 00:13:57,429 - MAN: Long live Stalin! - (GUNSHOT) 236 00:14:01,510 --> 00:14:03,470 - MAN: Long live Stalin! - (GUNSHOT) 237 00:14:22,069 --> 00:14:25,309 - (MUSIC ENDS) - (APPLAUSE) 238 00:14:27,630 --> 00:14:29,789 - Shouldn't we check it? - No time. 239 00:14:31,230 --> 00:14:34,187 If it's not okay, then Stalin's men will chop you into dog meat. 240 00:14:34,189 --> 00:14:35,189 Thank you. 241 00:14:35,630 --> 00:14:38,907 Move, move, move, move, move. Excuse me. Thank you. 242 00:14:38,909 --> 00:14:40,630 I have it. I have it. 243 00:14:43,470 --> 00:14:48,868 I have the recording. I just had to get a new sleeve, a white one. 244 00:14:48,870 --> 00:14:50,587 The delay has been logged. 245 00:14:50,589 --> 00:14:53,388 I wish to convey a special message from my heart. 246 00:14:53,390 --> 00:14:56,388 I wish to convey this recording to Comrade Stalin. 247 00:14:56,390 --> 00:14:58,228 I want Comrade Stalin to know 248 00:14:58,230 --> 00:15:00,550 the full intensity of my feelings for him. 249 00:15:01,150 --> 00:15:02,907 No, this is unauthorised narcissism. 250 00:15:02,909 --> 00:15:04,069 No. 251 00:15:05,470 --> 00:15:09,228 The item is now in my possession... after a significant delay. 252 00:15:09,230 --> 00:15:10,470 Note the time. 253 00:15:39,509 --> 00:15:41,709 What took you so long? You fucking walk here? 254 00:15:52,869 --> 00:15:54,389 (NEEDLE CRACKLES ON RECORD) 255 00:15:55,349 --> 00:15:57,349 (RECORD JUMPS) 256 00:16:01,308 --> 00:16:02,908 (GRUNTS) 257 00:16:05,509 --> 00:16:07,467 MARIA: Josef Vissarionovich Stalin, 258 00:16:07,469 --> 00:16:10,309 you have betrayed our nation and destroyed its people. 259 00:16:10,869 --> 00:16:14,227 I pray for your end, and ask the Lord to forgive you. 260 00:16:14,229 --> 00:16:15,666 Tyrant. 261 00:16:15,668 --> 00:16:17,428 (LAUGHS) 262 00:16:20,788 --> 00:16:22,147 (GASPS AND CHOKES) 263 00:16:22,149 --> 00:16:25,229 Oh, fuck. Fuck... 264 00:16:29,308 --> 00:16:30,629 (HEAVY THUD) 265 00:16:33,828 --> 00:16:35,586 Should we investigate? 266 00:16:35,588 --> 00:16:38,628 Should you shut the fuck up before you get us both killed? 267 00:16:39,708 --> 00:16:41,107 (MUSIC CONTINUES PLAYING) 268 00:16:41,109 --> 00:16:43,109 (STALIN GROANS SOFTLY) 269 00:16:49,828 --> 00:16:51,148 Good morning. 270 00:16:54,709 --> 00:16:55,828 Well? 271 00:16:59,628 --> 00:17:01,269 Comrade Stalin? 272 00:17:02,268 --> 00:17:04,065 Comrade Stalin? 273 00:17:04,067 --> 00:17:06,067 (PRISONER GROANS AND GRUNTS) 274 00:17:07,347 --> 00:17:08,707 I just need some names. 275 00:17:09,347 --> 00:17:12,385 Each name you give me is one less bit of you I'll cut off. 276 00:17:12,387 --> 00:17:14,387 - (KNOCK AT DOOR) - Enter. 277 00:17:16,268 --> 00:17:20,268 Sorry to interrupt, Comrade Minister. It's Comrade Stalin. 278 00:17:21,787 --> 00:17:24,468 Oh, don't worry about him. Those ears are full of blood anyway. 279 00:17:25,708 --> 00:17:27,388 Comrade Stalin is very ill. 280 00:17:28,107 --> 00:17:29,227 Very ill? 281 00:17:29,948 --> 00:17:31,028 Yes. 282 00:17:32,347 --> 00:17:33,467 Uh-huh. 283 00:17:34,428 --> 00:17:36,625 - You, carry on. - Of course. 284 00:17:36,627 --> 00:17:38,305 (PRISONER COUGHS) 285 00:17:38,307 --> 00:17:41,268 Tell them Beria is on his way. 286 00:17:41,948 --> 00:17:46,628 They are to touch nothing, call no-one. Understood? 287 00:17:47,387 --> 00:17:49,466 Tell me you understand my instructions. 288 00:17:49,468 --> 00:17:51,666 I understand your instructions. 289 00:17:51,668 --> 00:17:53,145 Good. 290 00:17:53,147 --> 00:17:55,947 - (PRISONER COUGHS AND SPLUTTERS) - GUARD: Shh, shh. 291 00:17:56,547 --> 00:17:58,067 What's your name, Lieutenant? 292 00:17:59,627 --> 00:18:01,186 S-Slimonov, sir. 293 00:18:01,188 --> 00:18:02,588 (IMITATES STUTTERING) S-Slimonov? 294 00:18:03,787 --> 00:18:05,587 Be here when I g-get back. 295 00:18:07,468 --> 00:18:09,468 - MAN: Long live Stalin! - (GUNSHOT) 296 00:18:13,547 --> 00:18:16,746 - Abramovsky still holding out? - Yeah. He's close, though. 297 00:18:16,748 --> 00:18:18,506 He was close yesterday. 298 00:18:18,508 --> 00:18:19,865 - MAN: Long live Stalin! - (GUNSHOT) 299 00:18:19,867 --> 00:18:21,585 Have his wife move into the next cell 300 00:18:21,587 --> 00:18:23,305 and start working on her until he talks. 301 00:18:23,307 --> 00:18:24,785 Make it noisy. 302 00:18:24,787 --> 00:18:28,028 Shame. Mrs Abramovsky's been most cooperative so far. 303 00:18:29,307 --> 00:18:32,266 Some women will do anything to get their husbands released. 304 00:18:32,268 --> 00:18:34,466 Yeah, and she did everything. 305 00:18:34,468 --> 00:18:37,506 I thank the Union for bringing me so many devoted wives 306 00:18:37,508 --> 00:18:39,468 who fuck like sewing machines. 307 00:18:39,867 --> 00:18:41,145 Glasses. 308 00:18:41,147 --> 00:18:42,507 (CHUCKLES) 309 00:18:43,627 --> 00:18:45,387 To his dacha. Urgently. 310 00:18:53,027 --> 00:18:55,384 MRS. KHRUSHCHEV: Tanks, farmers, navy, 311 00:18:55,386 --> 00:18:56,905 grenade: funny. 312 00:18:56,907 --> 00:19:00,025 Beria, tomato, pocket: funny. Horse... 313 00:19:00,027 --> 00:19:01,864 - Funny? - ...slippers: question mark. 314 00:19:01,866 --> 00:19:04,624 - Farmers, horse again, navy... - There were no whores. 315 00:19:04,626 --> 00:19:08,344 What are you writing? Oh, "horse". Is this in code? 316 00:19:08,346 --> 00:19:10,905 This is your drunken nonsense, not mine. Don't blame my notes. 317 00:19:10,907 --> 00:19:13,584 "Molotov C-H-H-H..." 318 00:19:13,586 --> 00:19:15,304 Was I stuttering? What is that? 319 00:19:15,306 --> 00:19:16,947 Molotov... (HAWKS) 320 00:19:18,227 --> 00:19:20,786 Oh. It's Molotov... (MIMICS SLICING SOUND) 321 00:19:22,187 --> 00:19:24,187 - He's on the list. - Poor Molotov. 322 00:19:24,786 --> 00:19:26,507 First his wife, now him. 323 00:19:27,187 --> 00:19:29,627 - Georgy is off in a hurry somewhere. - (TELEPHONE RINGS) 324 00:19:30,146 --> 00:19:31,266 Something's happening. 325 00:19:33,027 --> 00:19:34,146 Hello? 326 00:19:34,586 --> 00:19:35,705 What? 327 00:19:35,707 --> 00:19:37,185 Get my trousers. 328 00:19:37,187 --> 00:19:39,465 Just get my... No, not you. 329 00:19:39,467 --> 00:19:41,425 Who's there? Is Beria there? 330 00:19:41,427 --> 00:19:42,867 Never mind. I'll be right there. 331 00:19:43,586 --> 00:19:45,544 Your trousers. Your trousers. Here are your trousers. 332 00:19:45,546 --> 00:19:47,227 - Okay, okay. - Let me take your pyjamas. 333 00:19:47,747 --> 00:19:51,064 No, there's no time. Get my shoes, please, Nina, my shoes. 334 00:19:51,066 --> 00:19:53,027 - Your shirt. - Send me a shirt and tie. 335 00:19:58,146 --> 00:20:00,146 (DOG BARKS IN DISTANCE) 336 00:20:11,386 --> 00:20:12,945 Were you on duty when he was found? 337 00:20:12,947 --> 00:20:15,624 - Yes, sir. - No-one is to come in. Understood? 338 00:20:15,626 --> 00:20:17,104 Yes, sir. 339 00:20:17,106 --> 00:20:18,507 Remain at your stations. 340 00:20:22,667 --> 00:20:23,907 Oh, God. 341 00:20:28,066 --> 00:20:30,504 They told me not to get a doctor. 342 00:20:30,506 --> 00:20:32,103 You did well, Matryona Petrovna. 343 00:20:32,105 --> 00:20:34,224 The Central Committee will handle things now. 344 00:20:34,226 --> 00:20:36,866 - So they'll get a doctor? - There are procedures in place. 345 00:20:38,186 --> 00:20:40,226 - So you'll get a doctor? - I am the doctor. 346 00:20:41,345 --> 00:20:42,905 I'll see to everything. Come on. 347 00:20:46,226 --> 00:20:47,466 Go on. He'll be fine. 348 00:20:48,585 --> 00:20:51,504 (DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES) 349 00:20:51,506 --> 00:20:53,585 Smells like a Baku pisshouse in here. 350 00:20:55,625 --> 00:20:56,665 Greetings, by the way. 351 00:21:01,026 --> 00:21:02,145 Oh, shit. 352 00:21:07,545 --> 00:21:08,665 Uh-huh. 353 00:21:15,825 --> 00:21:17,226 (HE GRUNTS) 354 00:21:27,226 --> 00:21:29,065 Oh, come on. Fuck! 355 00:21:48,946 --> 00:21:51,706 (RAPS ON WINDOW) Khrustalyov! Khrustalyov! 356 00:21:54,466 --> 00:21:55,823 (RATTLES THE WINDOW) 357 00:21:55,825 --> 00:21:57,704 - Take the papers. - Let them go. 358 00:21:57,706 --> 00:21:59,704 Take the papers or I'll cut your eyes out one at a time 359 00:21:59,706 --> 00:22:01,063 so you can watch it happening! 360 00:22:01,065 --> 00:22:02,385 - Drop it. - Take them! 361 00:22:05,186 --> 00:22:06,226 (DROPS THE KEYS) 362 00:22:11,186 --> 00:22:12,746 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 363 00:22:21,544 --> 00:22:22,945 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 364 00:22:27,225 --> 00:22:28,625 - (INSISTENT KNOCKING) - Come in. 365 00:22:33,824 --> 00:22:35,225 Oh, my God. 366 00:22:39,945 --> 00:22:43,223 Is this... I'm guessing that this is... 367 00:22:43,225 --> 00:22:45,784 Yeah, he's feeling unwell, clearly. 368 00:22:47,584 --> 00:22:48,903 He's irreplaceable. 369 00:22:48,905 --> 00:22:50,825 (HE SOBS) 370 00:22:51,584 --> 00:22:53,624 How can we possibly... 371 00:22:55,425 --> 00:22:57,943 All right, we must think of the people. 372 00:22:57,945 --> 00:22:59,382 (SIGHS AND CLEARS THROAT) 373 00:22:59,384 --> 00:23:02,023 As Acting General Secretary, I must step up. 374 00:23:02,025 --> 00:23:07,223 I must... I must take his place while he's... on the floor. 375 00:23:07,225 --> 00:23:09,183 But you just said he's irreplaceable. 376 00:23:09,185 --> 00:23:11,183 Irreplaceable. Take his place as in 377 00:23:11,185 --> 00:23:13,062 assembling the Central Committee, of course. 378 00:23:13,064 --> 00:23:16,904 Good. I was testing you. Get used to that sort of challenge. 379 00:23:18,584 --> 00:23:20,064 So, what next, boss? 380 00:23:21,624 --> 00:23:23,584 We should... We should get a doctor. 381 00:23:24,505 --> 00:23:25,584 Yeah... 382 00:23:26,425 --> 00:23:27,903 Yes. If only we hadn't... 383 00:23:27,905 --> 00:23:30,102 put away all those highly competent doctors for treason. 384 00:23:30,104 --> 00:23:31,862 - You remember? - Yes, I do. I do. 385 00:23:31,864 --> 00:23:34,183 You know, they were plotting to poison him. 386 00:23:34,185 --> 00:23:36,102 Yes, that's right. You collected the evidence. 387 00:23:36,104 --> 00:23:38,903 Yes, I did. I did. Are you still testing me? 388 00:23:38,905 --> 00:23:40,145 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 389 00:23:43,905 --> 00:23:46,545 Oh, this is calamity! 390 00:23:47,425 --> 00:23:48,862 Calamity! 391 00:23:48,864 --> 00:23:51,224 Ah! Ohh... 392 00:23:51,624 --> 00:23:53,782 Oh. (WINCES) 393 00:23:53,784 --> 00:23:55,904 Oh-oh-oh, no! 394 00:23:56,465 --> 00:24:01,022 Oh, he's on the floor. He's on the fucking floor! 395 00:24:01,024 --> 00:24:02,781 GEORGY: Okay, be careful, careful. 396 00:24:02,783 --> 00:24:06,301 Oh, what to do? Oh, what to do? 397 00:24:06,303 --> 00:24:08,583 My heart, it feels sick... 398 00:24:10,543 --> 00:24:12,301 like it's going into battle. 399 00:24:12,303 --> 00:24:13,423 (SOBS) 400 00:24:17,063 --> 00:24:19,903 (SOBS CONTINUE) 401 00:24:23,424 --> 00:24:24,821 Which doctor have you called? 402 00:24:24,823 --> 00:24:26,821 Well, the subject's currently under discussion. 403 00:24:26,823 --> 00:24:28,301 As Acting General Secretary, 404 00:24:28,303 --> 00:24:30,781 I think that, well, the Committee should decide. 405 00:24:30,783 --> 00:24:32,182 The Committee? 406 00:24:32,184 --> 00:24:36,222 But our actual General Secretary is lying in a puddle of indignity. 407 00:24:36,224 --> 00:24:39,502 I mean, I think he's saying, "Get me a doctor now." 408 00:24:39,504 --> 00:24:42,781 No, I don't agree. I think we should wait until we're quorate. 409 00:24:42,783 --> 00:24:46,222 Quorate? The room is only 75 percent conscious! 410 00:24:46,224 --> 00:24:49,462 - Are you wearing pyjamas? - Yeah. So? 411 00:24:49,464 --> 00:24:52,224 - Why? - Because I act, Lavrenti. 412 00:24:52,704 --> 00:24:54,262 Decisively and with great speed. 413 00:24:54,264 --> 00:24:55,581 I said you'd be tested 414 00:24:55,583 --> 00:24:58,182 and now you're being tested by a shouting man in pyjamas. 415 00:24:58,184 --> 00:25:00,861 Have you got a nappy under those too? Too late for him. 416 00:25:00,863 --> 00:25:04,063 (DOOR BANGS OPEN) Out of my way, you fannies. 417 00:25:09,143 --> 00:25:10,143 Shit. 418 00:25:12,583 --> 00:25:15,742 (IN SLOW MOTION): Where's the big fella? 419 00:25:15,744 --> 00:25:17,343 Are we late? 420 00:25:18,783 --> 00:25:20,184 Sorry. 421 00:25:21,583 --> 00:25:24,502 He can't go, not like this. 422 00:25:24,504 --> 00:25:26,462 - Careful. Careful. - Whoa, whoa. 423 00:25:26,464 --> 00:25:28,222 It's wet. 424 00:25:28,224 --> 00:25:31,502 - So, was Beria here first? - Yeah, what do you think? 425 00:25:31,504 --> 00:25:33,662 This can't be happening. This can't be fucking... 426 00:25:33,664 --> 00:25:35,702 No, that's wet. For God's sake. 427 00:25:35,704 --> 00:25:38,182 You got here quick, comrade. 428 00:25:38,184 --> 00:25:40,182 I didn't stop to put on cologne. 429 00:25:40,184 --> 00:25:41,941 Hey, watch the suit. Watch the suit. 430 00:25:41,943 --> 00:25:44,741 Compelling drama, gentlemen, but we do need to get him into bed. 431 00:25:44,743 --> 00:25:46,261 - You take the head. - Why? 432 00:25:46,263 --> 00:25:48,622 - You're Acting General Secretary. - I would be honoured. 433 00:25:49,263 --> 00:25:51,300 It's just me here kneeling in the piss, yeah? 434 00:25:51,302 --> 00:25:53,901 - Why don't you... - But, there's piss... 435 00:25:53,903 --> 00:25:56,421 - Come on. - It is better. It's more balanced. 436 00:25:56,423 --> 00:25:58,303 Yeah? Well, you can pay my laundry bill, then. 437 00:25:59,663 --> 00:26:01,741 You're not auditioning for the Bolshoi. 438 00:26:01,743 --> 00:26:04,380 - Who are you, Nijinsky? Come on. - I have a bad back. 439 00:26:04,382 --> 00:26:06,261 Too much social climbing, I expect. 440 00:26:06,263 --> 00:26:09,261 - The head is the heaviest part. - All right, ready? 441 00:26:09,263 --> 00:26:11,221 - Three, two... - Two. 442 00:26:11,223 --> 00:26:12,263 One. 443 00:26:12,663 --> 00:26:14,503 - Lift. Jesus. - (STRAINING AND GRUNTING) 444 00:26:15,382 --> 00:26:17,860 - God. - Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 445 00:26:17,862 --> 00:26:19,860 - To me. - Turn, turn, turn. 446 00:26:19,862 --> 00:26:22,421 - This way. There we go. - Yeah, all right. 447 00:26:22,423 --> 00:26:23,780 Are you wearing pyjamas? 448 00:26:23,782 --> 00:26:25,461 Can we just stop twittering 449 00:26:25,463 --> 00:26:27,501 like fishwives at the market and concentrate? 450 00:26:27,503 --> 00:26:30,901 - Whoa, whoa, whoa. - Open the door. Back up, back up. 451 00:26:30,903 --> 00:26:32,380 No, no, that way. 452 00:26:32,382 --> 00:26:34,780 Go. Right, go. 453 00:26:34,782 --> 00:26:36,421 - Get back to the kitchen now! - Move! 454 00:26:36,423 --> 00:26:37,623 - Move! - Now. Now. 455 00:26:38,423 --> 00:26:40,380 BULGANIN: He's heavier than I thought he'd be. 456 00:26:40,382 --> 00:26:43,461 - Do you think Stalin's too heavy? - No, it's a compliment. 457 00:26:43,463 --> 00:26:45,100 - Gold is heavy. - Well, you'd know. 458 00:26:45,102 --> 00:26:47,300 You've looted enough of it, you saucy little pirate. 459 00:26:47,302 --> 00:26:49,183 Get back in the dining room! 460 00:26:49,743 --> 00:26:52,501 - Right, this one. This way, this way. - Stop using his feet. 461 00:26:52,503 --> 00:26:54,300 - I'm sorry. - Can we just put him down? 462 00:26:54,302 --> 00:26:56,741 - I'm absolutely soaked. - Lamp. Lamp, lamp. 463 00:26:56,743 --> 00:26:59,221 - Out of the way. - No, wait a minute... move, move. 464 00:26:59,223 --> 00:27:01,340 Mikoyan, move out of the way, quickly. 465 00:27:01,342 --> 00:27:04,221 - I can't, I can't. - Fucking hell! 466 00:27:04,223 --> 00:27:06,941 - Fuck. Jesus Christ! - Turn him over. 467 00:27:06,943 --> 00:27:10,463 Fuck me! Three fittings I had for this suit. Three. 468 00:27:11,062 --> 00:27:12,342 (ALL PANTING) 469 00:27:12,903 --> 00:27:14,580 He looks ready now. 470 00:27:14,582 --> 00:27:17,380 - I need a vodka. - I need a wash. 471 00:27:17,382 --> 00:27:20,221 But we didn't drop him. Well done, us. 472 00:27:20,223 --> 00:27:23,620 Oh, I still got fucking tomato in my pocket. 473 00:27:23,622 --> 00:27:25,061 It's still funny. 474 00:27:25,781 --> 00:27:28,700 All right, comrades, now that we're quorate, 475 00:27:28,702 --> 00:27:30,460 I propose we call a doctor. 476 00:27:30,462 --> 00:27:34,180 All the best doctors are in the gulag, or dead. 477 00:27:34,182 --> 00:27:37,059 Yes, yes, because they tried to kill the boss. 478 00:27:37,061 --> 00:27:41,740 So any doctor still in Moscow is not a good doctor. 479 00:27:41,742 --> 00:27:46,900 What are people's thoughts on getting a bad doctor? 480 00:27:46,902 --> 00:27:49,779 What the fuck are you talking about? That's mad. 481 00:27:49,781 --> 00:27:52,700 What if he recovers and finds out? 482 00:27:52,702 --> 00:27:55,740 Well, if he recovers, then we got a good doctor, 483 00:27:55,742 --> 00:27:58,462 and if he doesn't recover, then we didn't, but he won't know. 484 00:27:59,141 --> 00:28:00,700 What was the name of the... 485 00:28:00,702 --> 00:28:03,142 that woman who gave evidence against the doctors? 486 00:28:04,182 --> 00:28:05,619 - Timashuk. - Yes. 487 00:28:05,621 --> 00:28:08,299 She's got everything we require for the situation. 488 00:28:08,301 --> 00:28:11,339 The location of all the remaining doctors in the Moscow area, 489 00:28:11,341 --> 00:28:15,579 a proven desire to survive and a talent for fellatio. 490 00:28:15,581 --> 00:28:17,460 Yeah, right, she gets my vote. 491 00:28:17,462 --> 00:28:20,020 Good. Let her find us some doctors. 492 00:28:20,022 --> 00:28:23,900 Yeah, and if it goes badly, we pin it all on Lady Suck Suck. 493 00:28:23,902 --> 00:28:26,180 - Then we shoot her. - Yes, that would work. 494 00:28:26,182 --> 00:28:29,539 You see? We're better as a committee. (SIGHS) 495 00:28:29,541 --> 00:28:30,581 Let's go. 496 00:28:53,262 --> 00:28:55,902 You have a nice long sleep, old man. 497 00:28:58,541 --> 00:28:59,702 I'll take it from here. 498 00:29:34,021 --> 00:29:36,261 TIMASHUK: That's him. That's him there. There. 499 00:29:40,380 --> 00:29:42,380 (MAN PANTING) 500 00:29:44,941 --> 00:29:47,338 Please, I've done nothing wrong. 501 00:29:47,340 --> 00:29:48,459 Take the stethoscope. 502 00:29:48,461 --> 00:29:51,618 Comrade Timashuk, I retired six years ago. 503 00:29:51,620 --> 00:29:53,340 - Get that coat on him. - Please, I... 504 00:29:53,780 --> 00:29:55,459 Look, (STUTTERS) I can give you names. 505 00:29:55,461 --> 00:29:58,259 - Come on. Stop resisting. - What about my dog? 506 00:29:58,261 --> 00:29:59,860 - This is appalling. - Hurry up. 507 00:30:01,461 --> 00:30:02,580 Get him in the van. 508 00:30:03,380 --> 00:30:04,940 We found some old friends of yours. 509 00:30:05,620 --> 00:30:07,580 DOCTOR: I've never met them before in my life. 510 00:30:14,140 --> 00:30:16,179 KAGANOVICH: So, Molotov's off the list. 511 00:30:16,181 --> 00:30:18,661 KHRUSHCHEV: Yes, Beria's moving fast. 512 00:30:19,540 --> 00:30:21,298 But we can still outvote him. 513 00:30:21,300 --> 00:30:26,138 I always thought it would be you, to fill Stalin's shoes, if I'm honest. 514 00:30:26,140 --> 00:30:27,460 Not Malenkov. 515 00:30:30,901 --> 00:30:32,821 Who knows the future of the Union? 516 00:30:33,820 --> 00:30:36,660 Well, the Union could really use change. 517 00:30:37,501 --> 00:30:39,618 Maybe some reforms now that the old man... 518 00:30:39,620 --> 00:30:41,261 No, Nicky. 519 00:30:41,860 --> 00:30:44,060 Nobody needs factionalism. 520 00:30:45,060 --> 00:30:46,739 You want factionalism? 521 00:30:46,741 --> 00:30:49,618 What about those two, fucking Abbott and Costello over there? 522 00:30:49,620 --> 00:30:51,259 Christ. 523 00:30:51,261 --> 00:30:54,617 When I piss, I try to make eye contact with an officer. 524 00:30:54,619 --> 00:30:55,859 Ruins their day. 525 00:30:56,660 --> 00:30:59,740 When I piss, I try to piss on an officer. Also ruins their day. 526 00:31:00,859 --> 00:31:02,938 We should keep an eye on Kaganovich. 527 00:31:02,940 --> 00:31:05,337 Yeah, Khrushchev too, his talking goat. 528 00:31:05,339 --> 00:31:08,777 Khrushchev. I spend my life making people talk. 529 00:31:08,779 --> 00:31:11,299 I can't shut that gabbling idiot up. 530 00:31:12,579 --> 00:31:15,698 We need to assert our authority, increase security in Moscow. 531 00:31:15,700 --> 00:31:17,658 We should get Stalin's children here. 532 00:31:17,660 --> 00:31:21,018 Vasily will be lying face down in a ditch full of vodka. 533 00:31:21,020 --> 00:31:23,658 - But Svetlana... - The people love her. 534 00:31:23,660 --> 00:31:26,018 - I'm gonna get her in. - Comrade ministers! 535 00:31:26,020 --> 00:31:30,097 - Svetlana is here! - I'm here. I'm over here! 536 00:31:30,099 --> 00:31:32,297 - Svetlana! - Svetlana! 537 00:31:32,299 --> 00:31:34,097 Shit. The race has started. 538 00:31:34,099 --> 00:31:37,738 All right, we need to start putting together a plan. We need change. 539 00:31:37,740 --> 00:31:40,018 Put a halt to the arrests, prison releases, 540 00:31:40,020 --> 00:31:41,537 maybe even reform the Church. 541 00:31:41,539 --> 00:31:43,658 How can you run and plot at the same time? 542 00:31:43,660 --> 00:31:44,938 Hello! Svetlana! 543 00:31:44,940 --> 00:31:46,658 - They're trying to cut you off. - Where? 544 00:31:46,660 --> 00:31:48,418 It's obvious. Svetlana! 545 00:31:48,420 --> 00:31:49,938 - Svetlana! - Svetlana! 546 00:31:49,940 --> 00:31:52,097 - Oh, my darling. - Where is he? 547 00:31:52,099 --> 00:31:54,337 - Where's my father? I would like... - Oh, my dear. 548 00:31:54,339 --> 00:31:57,258 - I'm so sorry. - I would like to see him. 549 00:31:57,260 --> 00:31:59,377 - Yes, of course. - Where is he? 550 00:31:59,379 --> 00:32:01,617 - (EVERYONE TALKING) - We'll take you inside. He's in bed. 551 00:32:01,619 --> 00:32:03,857 God Almighty! Look at that herb garden. 552 00:32:03,859 --> 00:32:05,057 Does nobody tend it any more? 553 00:32:05,059 --> 00:32:07,537 Do people no longer eat herbs any more? 554 00:32:07,539 --> 00:32:09,097 Do they only eat weeds? 555 00:32:09,099 --> 00:32:11,297 - Come on, we'll take you to see him. - Where is Vasily? 556 00:32:11,299 --> 00:32:13,297 - I will get your brother here. - Most helpful. 557 00:32:13,299 --> 00:32:15,258 - All right. - She wants Vasily. 558 00:32:15,260 --> 00:32:18,857 If Vasily is coming, granted, we should probably have tea and buns. 559 00:32:18,859 --> 00:32:21,139 - We'll get some buns and some tea. - Soak up the vodka. 560 00:32:24,020 --> 00:32:25,498 What? 561 00:32:25,500 --> 00:32:28,097 I saw you and Big Boy out in the woods earlier. 562 00:32:28,099 --> 00:32:30,099 - Yeah. - There's bears in there. 563 00:32:31,180 --> 00:32:33,218 You'd better watch your step, son. 564 00:32:33,220 --> 00:32:35,578 - Well, there's bears in here too. - Hm? 565 00:32:37,939 --> 00:32:41,897 Come on, play! Play better! 566 00:32:41,899 --> 00:32:43,296 Urgh! 567 00:32:43,298 --> 00:32:44,858 Oh, Jesus. 568 00:32:46,019 --> 00:32:47,856 When we play Hungary, are we allowed to use guns? 569 00:32:47,858 --> 00:32:50,217 These are the best I could find since the plane crash. 570 00:32:50,219 --> 00:32:52,457 What plane crash? There was never a plane crash. 571 00:32:52,459 --> 00:32:55,056 Was there a plane crash? Soviet planes do not crash. 572 00:32:55,058 --> 00:32:57,459 And Stalin's son does not fuck up. 573 00:32:58,739 --> 00:32:59,897 Christ! 574 00:32:59,899 --> 00:33:01,497 We have Bobrov. He wasn't on the plane. 575 00:33:01,499 --> 00:33:02,538 What plane? 576 00:33:03,019 --> 00:33:04,098 Bobrov! 577 00:33:04,739 --> 00:33:07,019 - Go on. Hit it. - No! 578 00:33:08,618 --> 00:33:11,536 He's terrified, practically leaving a trail of yellow ice! 579 00:33:11,538 --> 00:33:14,376 You're the coach. Coach them so they're as good as the dead team was. 580 00:33:14,378 --> 00:33:17,336 - Or I'll have you killed, okay? - Apologies. And agreed. 581 00:33:17,338 --> 00:33:19,138 Or I'll just do it myself. 582 00:33:20,179 --> 00:33:22,339 Come on! Play on! 583 00:33:23,219 --> 00:33:25,217 Play through! Ignore me! 584 00:33:25,219 --> 00:33:28,619 Get it. Give it. Hit it. 585 00:33:29,179 --> 00:33:30,257 Vasily. 586 00:33:30,259 --> 00:33:32,697 Play better, you clattering fannies! 587 00:33:32,699 --> 00:33:34,017 Come. 588 00:33:34,019 --> 00:33:35,897 Oh, fuck! Do they know about the crash? 589 00:33:35,899 --> 00:33:38,536 Give me a drink. I've got time for a drink. Give me the flask. 590 00:33:38,538 --> 00:33:39,578 (OFFICER SOFTLY) No, no. 591 00:33:42,259 --> 00:33:43,856 You are to come to your father's dacha. 592 00:33:43,858 --> 00:33:45,296 The plane should never have taken off. 593 00:33:45,298 --> 00:33:47,376 Do you suppose that just because I am who I am 594 00:33:47,378 --> 00:33:49,017 that I can predict an ice storm? 595 00:33:49,019 --> 00:33:51,856 Ice storm? Are you saying something's happened to our national team? 596 00:33:51,858 --> 00:33:54,096 - Nothing's happened. - What the fuck are you doing? 597 00:33:54,098 --> 00:33:56,536 My father will have you saddled and ridden to Siberia, 598 00:33:56,538 --> 00:33:58,098 you rude fucking pies. 599 00:33:59,459 --> 00:34:02,417 KHRUSHCHEV: These are good doctors, my dear. They're the best. 600 00:34:02,419 --> 00:34:04,219 They look like mental patients. 601 00:34:05,058 --> 00:34:07,298 Are they going to sing for us? Why are they standing in a line? 602 00:34:08,339 --> 00:34:09,419 Let's have it. 603 00:34:17,258 --> 00:34:21,016 Following a group assessment of Comrade Stalin, 604 00:34:21,018 --> 00:34:24,535 we've arrived at the unanimous conclusion, 605 00:34:24,537 --> 00:34:26,255 based on a collective finding... 606 00:34:26,257 --> 00:34:27,697 Please put him out of his misery. 607 00:34:28,617 --> 00:34:31,615 Comrade Stalin has had a cerebral haemorrhage. 608 00:34:31,617 --> 00:34:33,695 The right side of his body is paralysed. 609 00:34:33,697 --> 00:34:34,777 SVETLANA: Oh, God. 610 00:34:36,577 --> 00:34:38,336 (SIGHS) What is the chance of recovery? 611 00:34:38,338 --> 00:34:39,738 It is hard to say. 612 00:34:42,257 --> 00:34:46,737 Relax. I'm not gonna kiss you. Will he recover, yes or no? 613 00:34:51,298 --> 00:34:52,376 (WHISPERS) No. 614 00:34:52,378 --> 00:34:53,738 - No? - No. 615 00:34:55,938 --> 00:34:57,018 It's over. 616 00:34:57,898 --> 00:34:59,416 It's over! 617 00:34:59,418 --> 00:35:02,856 I want a second opinion. I don't trust these creatures to... 618 00:35:02,858 --> 00:35:05,615 - I mean, how old are you? - I'm 29. 619 00:35:05,617 --> 00:35:07,456 That's a lie. How old are you? 620 00:35:07,458 --> 00:35:08,617 You look dead. 621 00:35:09,577 --> 00:35:12,095 I know people in Stalingrad. I know people in Moscow. 622 00:35:12,097 --> 00:35:16,535 No, no, no. We have all the doctors. There is no other opinion. 623 00:35:16,537 --> 00:35:18,896 - Oh, God. - And so it begins. 624 00:35:18,898 --> 00:35:20,016 Oh, God! (SOBS) 625 00:35:20,018 --> 00:35:22,735 I cry for Stalin. I cry for all the people. 626 00:35:22,737 --> 00:35:25,018 - I cry for the... - Courage. 627 00:35:26,057 --> 00:35:28,856 Courage, little bird. We're here for you. 628 00:35:28,858 --> 00:35:31,336 (BREATHING HEAVILY) 629 00:35:31,338 --> 00:35:33,296 Most of all, we cry for you, 630 00:35:33,298 --> 00:35:35,776 little... bird. 631 00:35:35,778 --> 00:35:39,338 We offer our tears, though not as a gift, of course. 632 00:35:41,697 --> 00:35:43,577 Oh, God. 633 00:35:51,898 --> 00:35:53,816 I want Moscow cauterised, now. 634 00:35:53,818 --> 00:35:56,016 Cut off the city. 635 00:35:56,018 --> 00:36:00,336 - Moscow's closed. No-one gets in. - Especially you. 636 00:36:00,338 --> 00:36:03,056 NKVD to displace army officers at every station. 637 00:36:07,417 --> 00:36:09,777 Army back to barracks. We're taking over. 638 00:36:10,337 --> 00:36:12,457 Remove Molotov from that last list. 639 00:36:15,337 --> 00:36:16,497 Implement our lists. 640 00:36:17,457 --> 00:36:18,497 New lists. 641 00:36:21,377 --> 00:36:22,455 New lists. 642 00:36:22,457 --> 00:36:25,096 Ladies and gentlemen, reset your watches. 643 00:36:25,497 --> 00:36:27,254 - New lists. - New lists. 644 00:36:27,256 --> 00:36:28,614 - New lists. - New lists. 645 00:36:28,616 --> 00:36:30,256 - New lists. - (GUNSHOT) 646 00:36:43,297 --> 00:36:44,935 Trophy hunting, comrade? 647 00:36:44,937 --> 00:36:48,335 Oh, Svetlana. No, no. I was... 648 00:36:48,337 --> 00:36:51,574 We were just about to make a toast to your father's health 649 00:36:51,576 --> 00:36:56,094 and I know he kept some fine vodka here somewhere. 650 00:36:56,096 --> 00:36:58,614 Well, better you find it than my brother. 651 00:36:58,616 --> 00:37:00,536 Ah, yes. Vasily. 652 00:37:01,256 --> 00:37:03,176 I got a hold of him and he's on his way. 653 00:37:04,256 --> 00:37:06,054 - Oh... - Svetlana, I wanted to... 654 00:37:06,056 --> 00:37:09,937 There was one day when my brother just rode a pig through here. 655 00:37:10,656 --> 00:37:13,614 - That must have been messy. - It was terribly messy. 656 00:37:13,616 --> 00:37:16,015 (LAUGHS) And my father was so cross. 657 00:37:16,017 --> 00:37:18,415 Papa just chased him around the room in a circle. 658 00:37:18,417 --> 00:37:20,734 Right here around this sofa, just there, look. 659 00:37:20,736 --> 00:37:25,335 Yes, I wanted to let you know that no matter what happens, 660 00:37:25,337 --> 00:37:30,174 I will never ever let any harm come to you or your brother. 661 00:37:30,176 --> 00:37:33,134 - Who said anything about harm? - No, that's what I'm saying. 662 00:37:33,136 --> 00:37:34,855 You know somebody wants to harm us? 663 00:37:34,857 --> 00:37:36,654 - Tell me. I demand to know. - If someone... 664 00:37:36,656 --> 00:37:38,574 No. I should not have used the word "harm". 665 00:37:38,576 --> 00:37:40,457 Yes. But you keep mentioning the word "harm". Why? 666 00:37:41,216 --> 00:37:47,215 If anyone tries to... you, they'll have to get through me first. 667 00:37:50,416 --> 00:37:51,615 (LAUGHS WHEEZILY) 668 00:37:52,416 --> 00:37:54,053 My father's going to die. 669 00:37:54,055 --> 00:37:56,016 I'm going to have you to look after me. 670 00:37:56,776 --> 00:37:59,096 I mean, I may as well just shoot myself like Mother. 671 00:37:59,896 --> 00:38:03,496 - Svetlana, we need to be strong. - Who would put a lamp on a chair? 672 00:38:05,535 --> 00:38:06,775 (SHE SIGHS) 673 00:38:07,896 --> 00:38:11,494 We need to be strong and never afraid. 674 00:38:11,496 --> 00:38:15,053 - I wasn't afraid. Now I am afraid. - Don't be, because if any harm... 675 00:38:15,055 --> 00:38:16,294 - God, I actually... - (DOOR OPENS) 676 00:38:16,296 --> 00:38:17,533 can't believe you said that again. 677 00:38:17,535 --> 00:38:19,294 Quick! The boss is back! 678 00:38:19,296 --> 00:38:20,696 - Ohh! - Come on! 679 00:38:23,376 --> 00:38:26,014 - Papa! - KAGANOVICH: A miracle. 680 00:38:26,016 --> 00:38:27,414 Stalin is invincible. 681 00:38:27,416 --> 00:38:30,093 The boss has shipped death back to the salt mine. 682 00:38:30,095 --> 00:38:32,335 What's happening? This is impossible... 683 00:38:34,095 --> 00:38:36,496 and... and... and wonderful. 684 00:38:38,016 --> 00:38:40,374 - He's pointing... - What is it, Chief? 685 00:38:40,376 --> 00:38:43,253 Maybe he's appointing his successor. 686 00:38:43,255 --> 00:38:44,295 Do you think? 687 00:38:46,175 --> 00:38:47,494 - No. - Maybe not. 688 00:38:47,496 --> 00:38:48,653 (GRUNTS) 689 00:38:48,655 --> 00:38:50,053 - What's he... - It's the painting. 690 00:38:50,055 --> 00:38:52,894 - He's pointing at the painting. - Hold on. You know what he's saying? 691 00:38:52,896 --> 00:38:55,016 MALENKOV: He is saying, "I am the lamb." 692 00:38:55,416 --> 00:38:56,533 Huh? 693 00:38:56,535 --> 00:39:00,573 "I am the lamb and you, you, my children, have given me life." 694 00:39:00,575 --> 00:39:01,615 Yes! 695 00:39:02,336 --> 00:39:07,774 Or the lamb is the people and the milk is socialism. 696 00:39:07,776 --> 00:39:08,896 Maybe he's the milk. 697 00:39:09,416 --> 00:39:10,934 Maybe you're the tit. 698 00:39:10,936 --> 00:39:14,256 - Maybe he just wants a drink. - A drink of milk. 699 00:39:14,896 --> 00:39:17,053 - Possible. - Milk here! Immediately! 700 00:39:17,055 --> 00:39:20,733 - Not milk. Water. Water. - And not in a horn. In a glass. 701 00:39:20,735 --> 00:39:22,414 (ALL TALKING) 702 00:39:22,416 --> 00:39:23,774 So, Top Boy. 703 00:39:23,776 --> 00:39:26,296 You had your hair fucking embalmed or something? 704 00:39:27,376 --> 00:39:28,736 I owe it to him and the people. 705 00:39:29,896 --> 00:39:32,015 - There's going to be photos. - Oh, right. 706 00:39:33,455 --> 00:39:36,013 You're a hero, Comrade Lukomsky. 707 00:39:36,015 --> 00:39:39,895 This sometimes happens and I... 708 00:39:40,734 --> 00:39:43,174 I'm incredibly pleased. 709 00:39:46,775 --> 00:39:48,055 I won't forget it. 710 00:39:58,574 --> 00:39:59,574 SOLDIER: Comrade. 711 00:40:00,895 --> 00:40:03,655 We've remained at our post as you ordered. 712 00:40:04,335 --> 00:40:07,052 Might we respectfully stand down from our position? 713 00:40:07,054 --> 00:40:08,094 Beria... 714 00:40:09,455 --> 00:40:10,574 ...he's dead. 715 00:40:33,335 --> 00:40:34,493 (CRIES OF DISMAY) 716 00:40:34,495 --> 00:40:36,732 - Oh, Jesus! - Fuck my boots! 717 00:40:36,734 --> 00:40:38,532 Oh, my God. 718 00:40:38,534 --> 00:40:41,013 I'm sorry, boss. I wish I could take it for you. 719 00:40:41,015 --> 00:40:44,813 Thick skull, you know. It's an incredibly strong, hard skull. 720 00:40:44,815 --> 00:40:46,092 Shut up. 721 00:40:46,094 --> 00:40:47,773 We need to think about the Presidium. 722 00:40:47,775 --> 00:40:50,255 MALENKOV: Yes, succession. We need to... 723 00:40:51,174 --> 00:40:53,894 Oh, fuck. That's his... 724 00:40:56,375 --> 00:40:57,773 Who organised the Wurlitzer? 725 00:40:57,775 --> 00:41:00,692 - It's a respirator. - Did you use it? 726 00:41:00,694 --> 00:41:03,572 - No. It's American. - It's what? 727 00:41:03,574 --> 00:41:05,652 - It's from his hospital. - It was his idea. 728 00:41:05,654 --> 00:41:08,933 Let's just pretend these last six sentences never happened. 729 00:41:08,935 --> 00:41:10,853 Because if they ever find out that we brought in... 730 00:41:10,855 --> 00:41:13,773 What are you doing to my father, you jackals? Murderers! 731 00:41:13,775 --> 00:41:16,211 - You'll kill him! - Vasily, your father is dead. 732 00:41:16,213 --> 00:41:19,412 You're dividing the spoils. Leave his brain alone! 733 00:41:19,414 --> 00:41:20,932 - How old are you? - I'm old. 734 00:41:20,934 --> 00:41:23,251 You're not old! You're not even a person! 735 00:41:23,253 --> 00:41:26,251 You're a testicle! You're made mostly of hair! 736 00:41:26,253 --> 00:41:28,131 - Vasily... - Here's your fucking harvest. 737 00:41:28,133 --> 00:41:29,691 - Here it is. - (GUNSHOT) 738 00:41:29,693 --> 00:41:31,813 Leave the man alone! I will not... 739 00:41:32,854 --> 00:41:34,932 No! Don't let him shoot! 740 00:41:34,934 --> 00:41:37,251 - Just get the gun off him. - SVETLANA: Vasily! 741 00:41:37,253 --> 00:41:39,691 - Let her through. - Remember what Papa said. 742 00:41:39,693 --> 00:41:42,012 They have a machine filling his brain with American lies. 743 00:41:42,014 --> 00:41:43,531 "Wade gently through the river 744 00:41:43,533 --> 00:41:45,731 because there are snakes and crocodiles." 745 00:41:45,733 --> 00:41:48,611 It's okay, Vasily. Everything's gonna be fine. 746 00:41:48,613 --> 00:41:51,611 - This is not exactly fine, is it? - No, well, not exactly fine. 747 00:41:51,613 --> 00:41:53,171 My father's lying there with his head open. 748 00:41:53,173 --> 00:41:56,012 Yes, your father is dead. Your brother is shooting a gun. 749 00:41:56,014 --> 00:41:57,372 It's not fine. You're right. 750 00:41:57,374 --> 00:41:58,573 Come on. There we go. 751 00:41:59,733 --> 00:42:02,733 You have all made a deadly mistake. 752 00:42:05,093 --> 00:42:06,573 (SHOUTS OF DISMAY) 753 00:42:07,374 --> 00:42:09,934 - Excuse me. - That's right. Off you go, kitten. 754 00:42:24,213 --> 00:42:25,853 (SVETLANA COUGHS) 755 00:42:27,093 --> 00:42:28,773 (STRAINING AND GRUNTING) 756 00:42:31,934 --> 00:42:33,533 Oh, come on. 757 00:42:36,774 --> 00:42:39,611 - Just keep the gun away from him. - I've got loads, anyway. 758 00:42:39,613 --> 00:42:41,211 Have you forgotten how to salute? 759 00:42:41,213 --> 00:42:43,373 - No, sir. - Then salute me. 760 00:42:45,334 --> 00:42:47,294 Now, let that be a warning. 761 00:42:48,093 --> 00:42:51,131 SVETLANA: "Be strong," I hear my father say. 762 00:42:51,133 --> 00:42:52,251 SOLDIER: Come on, chop, chop. 763 00:42:52,253 --> 00:42:53,453 Beria's picked you out. 764 00:42:54,894 --> 00:42:56,131 Just do as he says. 765 00:42:56,133 --> 00:43:00,210 - My car is right this way. - No, no. She'll be happier with us. 766 00:43:00,212 --> 00:43:02,212 Okay, but we need to go. Let's go. 767 00:43:03,453 --> 00:43:05,132 - See you in Moscow. - See you. 768 00:43:08,252 --> 00:43:09,572 Ah, nice. 769 00:43:16,692 --> 00:43:17,811 (HORNS BLARING) 770 00:43:17,813 --> 00:43:21,093 We need to go through first! No, let us go first! 771 00:43:36,532 --> 00:43:37,572 Go, go, go! 772 00:43:45,013 --> 00:43:46,052 Go! 773 00:43:48,333 --> 00:43:50,291 KHRUSHCHEV: Shit. What, are we last now? Come on. 774 00:43:50,293 --> 00:43:51,373 (HORN TOOTS) 775 00:44:12,933 --> 00:44:15,371 Comrades, we share your grief. 776 00:44:15,373 --> 00:44:18,291 You will assemble outside for further instructions. 777 00:44:18,293 --> 00:44:21,331 All staff into the transport. Yes, that's it, hurry up. 778 00:44:21,333 --> 00:44:23,690 Come on, get a move on. In the transports, please. 779 00:44:23,692 --> 00:44:27,090 Where the fuck did she come from? Get her out! 780 00:44:27,092 --> 00:44:28,692 Gently with that, will you? Hurry up. 781 00:44:30,293 --> 00:44:32,293 That's it, everything out. 782 00:44:36,212 --> 00:44:37,452 (DOCTOR WHIMPERS) 783 00:44:38,333 --> 00:44:40,811 Lookalikes. I think their contract's up. 784 00:44:40,813 --> 00:44:41,812 This way. 785 00:44:43,932 --> 00:44:47,852 - You, come with me. - But I don't understand. 786 00:44:49,492 --> 00:44:51,290 Come on. Just this way. 787 00:44:51,292 --> 00:44:52,292 You can stand down. 788 00:44:52,812 --> 00:44:53,812 Food in the kitchen. 789 00:45:01,651 --> 00:45:03,049 - Halt! - (GUNSHOT) 790 00:45:03,051 --> 00:45:04,651 Move them out! 791 00:45:10,131 --> 00:45:11,892 Last one! Move it out! 792 00:45:16,772 --> 00:45:17,812 (GUNSHOT) 793 00:45:29,492 --> 00:45:30,571 BERIA: Hello again. 794 00:45:32,051 --> 00:45:33,051 There you are. 795 00:45:35,691 --> 00:45:36,851 You're very quiet. 796 00:45:41,012 --> 00:45:43,691 See the little birch in the meadow. 797 00:45:44,892 --> 00:45:48,131 See the leaves dancing when the wind blows. 798 00:45:50,051 --> 00:45:51,091 No? 799 00:45:51,772 --> 00:45:55,732 Well, come on, your voice was once so beautiful, Polina Molotova. 800 00:45:58,091 --> 00:46:00,291 Oh, yes, sorry, meant to say. 801 00:46:01,492 --> 00:46:02,691 Stalin's dead. 802 00:46:04,171 --> 00:46:07,251 No. The Stalin? 803 00:46:08,571 --> 00:46:10,211 Our Stalin? 804 00:46:11,292 --> 00:46:13,812 Yeah, your Stalin. 805 00:46:15,492 --> 00:46:16,651 The one who put you here. 806 00:46:18,292 --> 00:46:19,292 Come on. 807 00:46:20,412 --> 00:46:24,129 Let's smarten you up for Comrade Molotov. 808 00:46:24,131 --> 00:46:27,011 Good girl. Come on. 809 00:46:28,451 --> 00:46:32,251 Oh, sorry, darling. Work. I'll make it up to you. 810 00:46:32,690 --> 00:46:35,329 Fetch the mattress and have her washed. 811 00:46:35,331 --> 00:46:36,331 Okay. 812 00:46:36,851 --> 00:46:38,451 Right, get in there. Go on. 813 00:46:39,291 --> 00:46:41,009 Right, with me. Come on. 814 00:46:41,011 --> 00:46:44,491 All right, jug, rug, flowers. Right, grab that. 815 00:46:46,291 --> 00:46:48,568 - S-Slimonov, isn't it? - Yes, sir. 816 00:46:48,570 --> 00:46:50,690 See you l-later, S-Slimonov. 817 00:46:51,491 --> 00:46:52,491 Come on. 818 00:46:56,170 --> 00:46:59,170 Bought you a lovely new dress, a nice dress. 819 00:47:11,411 --> 00:47:12,891 (DOOR SHUTS) 820 00:47:16,811 --> 00:47:17,811 (SIGHS) 821 00:47:22,891 --> 00:47:24,568 (GROANS) Oh, God. 822 00:47:24,570 --> 00:47:25,891 (KNOCKING) 823 00:47:27,331 --> 00:47:31,289 Christ. You look like you're about to be bulldozed into a lime pit. 824 00:47:31,291 --> 00:47:32,491 Need your toilet. 825 00:47:34,650 --> 00:47:35,850 (RETCHES) 826 00:47:36,891 --> 00:47:39,248 Do you want me to hold back your hair? 827 00:47:39,250 --> 00:47:41,130 Polina always used to do that for me. 828 00:47:41,570 --> 00:47:42,891 Oh, no. Nothing's coming up. 829 00:47:43,690 --> 00:47:45,769 - Futile gesture. - (GROANS) 830 00:47:45,771 --> 00:47:50,929 Listen, I wanted to invite you to tomorrow's Committee meeting. 831 00:47:50,931 --> 00:47:51,931 Meeting? 832 00:47:53,371 --> 00:47:55,691 What meeting? Why didn't I know about a meeting? 833 00:47:59,090 --> 00:48:01,011 (TOILET FLUSHES) 834 00:48:02,771 --> 00:48:05,571 (QUITELY) Stalin and Beria put you on a list. 835 00:48:07,931 --> 00:48:09,010 Stalin? 836 00:48:11,209 --> 00:48:14,768 Oh, I must have wronged him so badly. What did I do? 837 00:48:14,770 --> 00:48:18,770 No, nothing. Don't you see? Beria, he wants you out. 838 00:48:19,450 --> 00:48:21,288 Now, I've been talking with Comrade Bulganin. 839 00:48:21,290 --> 00:48:22,368 No. No. 840 00:48:22,370 --> 00:48:23,888 I think he's right. We can outvote them. 841 00:48:23,890 --> 00:48:26,448 No, no. This is factionalism. Stalin didn't like factionalism. 842 00:48:26,450 --> 00:48:28,089 Oh, Stalin is dead! 843 00:48:29,089 --> 00:48:33,047 I've seen inside of him. For fuck's sake, we have to act. 844 00:48:33,049 --> 00:48:35,249 (WITH DESPAIR): I can't believe he's gone. 845 00:48:36,689 --> 00:48:38,488 Ohh... 846 00:48:38,490 --> 00:48:40,490 (SOBS) 847 00:48:42,649 --> 00:48:44,488 (TOILET FAILS TO FLUSH) 848 00:48:44,490 --> 00:48:46,850 You have to wait for it to fill up. 849 00:48:48,169 --> 00:48:50,169 Fucking apartments. 850 00:48:51,689 --> 00:48:52,769 Listen to me. 851 00:48:53,529 --> 00:48:55,850 Beria had Polina killed. 852 00:48:56,930 --> 00:48:59,288 Now, surely you must have wanted to... 853 00:48:59,290 --> 00:49:02,087 Act against the party? Me? 854 00:49:02,089 --> 00:49:03,647 - No? - No, never. 855 00:49:03,649 --> 00:49:04,848 - Really? - No. 856 00:49:04,850 --> 00:49:06,687 - Not once? - Not once. 857 00:49:06,689 --> 00:49:09,567 (DOOR OPENS) BERIA: Hello? Anyone home? 858 00:49:09,569 --> 00:49:11,890 - BOTH: What are you doing here? - What are you doing here? 859 00:49:12,810 --> 00:49:14,448 We were just chatting. 860 00:49:14,450 --> 00:49:16,210 About Polina. 861 00:49:17,129 --> 00:49:20,249 - Well, well, would you believe it? - Treacherous sow. 862 00:49:21,529 --> 00:49:24,527 Or a wronged woman who was framed. 863 00:49:24,529 --> 00:49:26,169 No, no. She was a criminal. 864 00:49:26,770 --> 00:49:27,810 I'm glad she's dead. 865 00:49:28,410 --> 00:49:31,448 Right, because, well, she betrayed the party. 866 00:49:31,450 --> 00:49:34,167 - She plotted against Stalin. - No, Nicky. False narrative. 867 00:49:34,169 --> 00:49:36,888 - No, no, she was a parasite. - She was a parasite. 868 00:49:36,890 --> 00:49:41,607 She betrayed all of us, and, in fact, the evidence was flimsy. 869 00:49:41,609 --> 00:49:44,647 There were no witnesses. And look. Polina's back. 870 00:49:44,649 --> 00:49:46,450 - Is it really you? - (LAUGHTER) 871 00:49:46,850 --> 00:49:51,127 Oh, my Polina. Oh, I can't believe it. 872 00:49:51,129 --> 00:49:53,007 Oh, look, everyone, look. 873 00:49:53,009 --> 00:49:56,526 - My little Polinka's back. - I am back. 874 00:49:56,528 --> 00:49:59,646 I kept her safe for you, Vyacheslav. 875 00:49:59,648 --> 00:50:02,046 And I kept him safe for you, Polina. 876 00:50:02,048 --> 00:50:04,407 - I've got so much to tell you. - Good. 877 00:50:04,409 --> 00:50:06,447 - I've bought a dog... - Oh? 878 00:50:06,449 --> 00:50:08,289 So many changes to come. 879 00:50:09,809 --> 00:50:11,689 And you're gonna like some of them, Nicky. 880 00:50:12,489 --> 00:50:14,489 (LAUGHTER IN BACKGROUND) 881 00:50:15,208 --> 00:50:16,648 KHRUSHCHEV: It's great to have you back. 882 00:50:26,048 --> 00:50:27,528 (HINGES SQUEAK) 883 00:50:28,769 --> 00:50:30,129 Hello, my sweet. 884 00:50:36,409 --> 00:50:38,209 (BIRDS CHIRPING) 885 00:50:39,248 --> 00:50:40,368 SOLDIER: You're the parents? 886 00:50:43,009 --> 00:50:45,489 Thank you. You should go now. 887 00:50:50,409 --> 00:50:51,729 MALENKOV: We ready? 888 00:50:52,809 --> 00:50:54,009 Good. 889 00:50:56,528 --> 00:50:58,648 Now, please don't go until I say, okay? 890 00:51:00,728 --> 00:51:01,768 Did you hear me? 891 00:51:08,369 --> 00:51:09,606 Okay. 892 00:51:09,608 --> 00:51:10,808 (CAMERA CLICKS) 893 00:51:11,809 --> 00:51:13,809 Yes? It's good? 894 00:51:14,809 --> 00:51:16,849 I'd like to try one with a faraway look. 895 00:51:19,088 --> 00:51:20,206 Comrade, 896 00:51:20,208 --> 00:51:23,646 I've scheduled some telephone calls later with various members of the... 897 00:51:23,648 --> 00:51:25,526 I can't hear you. Can you say that again? 898 00:51:25,528 --> 00:51:28,767 I'm sorry. I've scheduled some telephone calls later with... 899 00:51:28,769 --> 00:51:31,046 - Then tell me later. - Of course. 900 00:51:31,048 --> 00:51:33,889 Mr Karloff, what an honour. Love your work. 901 00:51:34,528 --> 00:51:38,205 Thinking of doing anything in colour? (CHUCKLES) 902 00:51:38,207 --> 00:51:40,125 I need to talk to you about something. 903 00:51:40,127 --> 00:51:41,567 Would you please excuse me? 904 00:51:43,928 --> 00:51:45,167 I'll be right back. 905 00:51:46,808 --> 00:51:48,527 (BERIA CHUCKLES) 906 00:51:50,408 --> 00:51:53,328 Don't you ever... ever... 907 00:51:54,448 --> 00:51:56,047 humiliate me again in front of... 908 00:51:56,808 --> 00:51:59,766 I am the General Secretary of the Soviet Union. 909 00:51:59,768 --> 00:52:01,565 Apologies. A line has been crossed. 910 00:52:01,567 --> 00:52:04,245 It is my duty to look good for the people. 911 00:52:04,247 --> 00:52:06,645 - Of course. - Ah, comrade, apologies. 912 00:52:06,647 --> 00:52:09,165 I'm not gonna do the seating plan. Give it to Blavatsky. 913 00:52:09,167 --> 00:52:12,125 - He's expert at sitting on his arse. - Of course. Thank you. 914 00:52:12,127 --> 00:52:13,886 - The Committee meeting... - Oh, yes, yes. 915 00:52:13,888 --> 00:52:18,488 Um, item one: these lists and these arrests. 916 00:52:19,167 --> 00:52:22,085 I think we... Should we take that down just a gear? 917 00:52:22,087 --> 00:52:23,448 Or hold off altogether? 918 00:52:25,448 --> 00:52:27,685 - Freeze them? - Freeze, yes. 919 00:52:27,687 --> 00:52:29,886 Excellent thought. Yes, we could freeze arrests. 920 00:52:29,888 --> 00:52:32,165 We could even release some low-level prisoners. 921 00:52:32,167 --> 00:52:35,926 (SIGHS IN RELIEF) Fuck me. I mean... I mean, yes. 922 00:52:35,928 --> 00:52:37,725 But what would the old man... 923 00:52:37,727 --> 00:52:42,446 Oh, Stalin... Stalin destroyed the status quo and he built a new one. 924 00:52:42,448 --> 00:52:45,165 The changes he made were both radical and popular. 925 00:52:45,167 --> 00:52:47,326 - Liberalisation would be radical. - Popular. 926 00:52:47,328 --> 00:52:49,125 - Radical. - And popular. 927 00:52:49,127 --> 00:52:52,045 - (DOOR OPENS) - I will deal with whatever horseshit 928 00:52:52,047 --> 00:52:53,446 you have presently. 929 00:52:53,448 --> 00:52:55,928 - Actually, I'd like you to see this. - Come on through. 930 00:52:56,647 --> 00:53:00,725 You remember that famous photo of Stalin and the little girl? 931 00:53:00,727 --> 00:53:01,846 Yes. 932 00:53:01,848 --> 00:53:05,486 Well, I was thinking a photo of, you and the girl. 933 00:53:05,488 --> 00:53:06,768 Continuity. 934 00:53:07,247 --> 00:53:10,525 And this way we're showing Stalin's humanity moving forward, right? 935 00:53:10,527 --> 00:53:11,647 Yeah. 936 00:53:12,607 --> 00:53:15,006 I'm sorry about all that. Find the girl. 937 00:53:15,008 --> 00:53:16,727 - We should head to the Committee. - We are. 938 00:53:21,447 --> 00:53:24,005 So I'll outline the releases under Article 31. 939 00:53:24,007 --> 00:53:25,686 - Yes, please. - Okay. 940 00:53:26,487 --> 00:53:30,365 Please, understand that this is not some cynical ploy. 941 00:53:30,367 --> 00:53:33,445 I mean, these reforms are correct reforms. 942 00:53:33,447 --> 00:53:34,487 Totally understood. 943 00:53:37,327 --> 00:53:38,566 Are you wearing a corset? 944 00:53:42,086 --> 00:53:44,806 It's a girdle. I have a bad back. 945 00:53:46,166 --> 00:53:49,005 It's functional. It's not cosmetic. 946 00:53:49,007 --> 00:53:50,126 You wear it well. 947 00:53:52,046 --> 00:53:54,765 Let's make this a test of your discretion, shall we? 948 00:53:54,767 --> 00:53:56,367 Of course. Of course. 949 00:54:05,327 --> 00:54:07,445 - So, in accordance... - I call this meeting to order. 950 00:54:07,447 --> 00:54:08,767 My apologies. 951 00:54:09,526 --> 00:54:13,644 So, in accordance with his will, I propose Comrade Malenkov 952 00:54:13,646 --> 00:54:15,405 be named Chairman of the Council of Ministers 953 00:54:15,407 --> 00:54:17,407 and General Secretary of the Party. 954 00:54:17,807 --> 00:54:20,244 MALENKOV: And I propose Comrade Beria 955 00:54:20,246 --> 00:54:23,124 for First Vice-Chairman, Council of Ministers. 956 00:54:23,126 --> 00:54:25,564 So, let's take a vote. Those in favour? 957 00:54:25,566 --> 00:54:27,365 Those are two separate proposals. 958 00:54:27,367 --> 00:54:30,204 I suggest we vote one at a time. Those in favour? 959 00:54:30,206 --> 00:54:32,724 I'm unsure of what's being proposed. 960 00:54:32,726 --> 00:54:34,925 I just said what was being proposed. I just said it. 961 00:54:34,927 --> 00:54:36,885 And you're being obstructionist. 962 00:54:36,887 --> 00:54:39,564 Comrade Beria is busy combining his role 963 00:54:39,566 --> 00:54:41,805 as Minister for both Interior and Security. 964 00:54:41,807 --> 00:54:43,925 Wouldn't it be kinder if someone else 965 00:54:43,927 --> 00:54:45,684 carried the happy burden of Vice-Chairman? 966 00:54:45,686 --> 00:54:47,485 I thank Comrade Khrushchev for his concern, 967 00:54:47,487 --> 00:54:50,244 but I'm perfectly capable of doing two things at once. 968 00:54:50,246 --> 00:54:53,604 - Well, it's three things. - Should we bring in an abacus? 969 00:54:53,606 --> 00:54:57,405 All right, let's move to a vote on both proposals. 970 00:54:57,407 --> 00:55:00,684 All right? First me as... you know, 971 00:55:00,686 --> 00:55:03,204 and Comrade Beria as Vice-Chairman. 972 00:55:03,206 --> 00:55:04,285 All those in favour? 973 00:55:08,045 --> 00:55:09,125 Carried... 974 00:55:10,525 --> 00:55:12,484 u... nanimously. 975 00:55:12,486 --> 00:55:13,603 Right, next. 976 00:55:13,605 --> 00:55:16,163 We need someone to take charge of the funeral. 977 00:55:16,165 --> 00:55:18,723 - What about Comrade Khrushchev? - Where's this coming from? 978 00:55:18,725 --> 00:55:20,563 I formally propose Comrade Khrushchev 979 00:55:20,565 --> 00:55:22,444 be given the honour of organising the funeral. 980 00:55:22,446 --> 00:55:24,243 What? Come on, I don't have any time to do that. 981 00:55:24,245 --> 00:55:26,444 What if I can do three things at once, you can at least do two. 982 00:55:26,446 --> 00:55:28,484 - (CHUCKLING) - What do I know about funerals? 983 00:55:28,486 --> 00:55:30,444 You said you wanted to honour his legacy. 984 00:55:30,446 --> 00:55:32,486 You told me last night in the bathroom. 985 00:55:35,926 --> 00:55:39,043 - All those in... all those in favour? - All those in favour? 986 00:55:39,045 --> 00:55:40,523 No, uh... 987 00:55:40,525 --> 00:55:43,525 Well, I think you'd be good, actually, you know. 988 00:55:44,685 --> 00:55:46,123 (KHRUSHCHEV SIGHS) 989 00:55:46,125 --> 00:55:47,764 Passed unanimously. 990 00:55:47,766 --> 00:55:50,243 Nicky Khrushchev, funeral director. It suits you. 991 00:55:50,245 --> 00:55:52,004 - Yeah. - It suits that face, anyway. 992 00:55:52,006 --> 00:55:53,045 (GLASS BEING TAPPED) 993 00:55:54,245 --> 00:55:57,563 - Comrade Beria. - I propose a halt to deportations, 994 00:55:57,565 --> 00:56:01,844 the release of some existing detainees under Article 31 and the suspension 995 00:56:01,846 --> 00:56:04,603 of all arrests that were officially sanctioned three days ago. 996 00:56:04,605 --> 00:56:09,083 Whoa, whoa. That's like wiping your arse on Stalin's final list. 997 00:56:09,085 --> 00:56:10,884 - No, no, no. - This is demonstrably revisionist. 998 00:56:10,886 --> 00:56:15,125 Releasing people we arrested three days ago will make us look cretinous. 999 00:56:15,685 --> 00:56:17,764 Listen, Stalin was misled. 1000 00:56:17,766 --> 00:56:19,723 - We were misled. - Really? (SCOFFS) 1001 00:56:19,725 --> 00:56:23,203 Yes. So the people responsible should be found and punished. 1002 00:56:23,205 --> 00:56:26,123 (LAUGHS) Who are you kidding, Lavrenti, yourself? 1003 00:56:26,125 --> 00:56:29,603 We all knew what we were doing when we signed those lists. 1004 00:56:29,605 --> 00:56:35,045 Stalin destroyed the status quo... and he rebuilt it. 1005 00:56:36,486 --> 00:56:37,723 He was liberal. 1006 00:56:37,725 --> 00:56:39,243 - Radical. - He was radical. 1007 00:56:39,245 --> 00:56:41,324 This is a blatant attempt by Comrade Beria 1008 00:56:41,326 --> 00:56:42,844 to buy the support of the public. 1009 00:56:42,846 --> 00:56:45,844 I thought you were in favour of a more liberal approach, Comrade Reformer. 1010 00:56:45,846 --> 00:56:49,082 All those in favour of pausing the arrests, 1011 00:56:49,084 --> 00:56:51,644 of pausing the executions? 1012 00:56:53,084 --> 00:56:54,164 All those in favour? 1013 00:56:56,365 --> 00:57:02,084 Hmm. I've always been loyal to Stalin. Always. 1014 00:57:02,644 --> 00:57:05,443 And these arrests were authorised by Stalin. 1015 00:57:05,445 --> 00:57:08,162 But Stalin was also loyal to the collective leadership, 1016 00:57:08,164 --> 00:57:10,524 and that is true loyalty. 1017 00:57:12,405 --> 00:57:16,403 However, he also had an iron will, undeviating, strong. 1018 00:57:16,405 --> 00:57:19,245 Should we not do the same and stick to what we believed in? 1019 00:57:21,084 --> 00:57:22,084 No. 1020 00:57:23,005 --> 00:57:25,883 It is stronger still to forge our own beliefs 1021 00:57:25,885 --> 00:57:28,845 with the beliefs of the collective leadership. 1022 00:57:29,684 --> 00:57:32,524 Which I have now... done. 1023 00:57:36,845 --> 00:57:39,722 Carried... unanimously. Thank you. 1024 00:57:39,724 --> 00:57:41,324 I'll oversee the releases. 1025 00:57:42,564 --> 00:57:45,044 We have loosened the Union's great corset. 1026 00:57:46,604 --> 00:57:50,003 Nicky, you've some bouquets and swatches to look at. 1027 00:57:50,005 --> 00:57:51,684 A funeral doesn't organise itself. 1028 00:57:54,604 --> 00:57:55,684 (GUNSHOT AND THUD) 1029 00:57:57,044 --> 00:57:59,843 (GUNSHOT AND THUD) 1030 00:57:59,845 --> 00:58:02,363 - Long live Stalin. - Stalin's dead. Malenkov's in charge. 1031 00:58:02,365 --> 00:58:03,803 - Stop shooting. - Long live Malenk... 1032 00:58:03,805 --> 00:58:05,722 - (SHOOTS) - Amnesty effective immediately. 1033 00:58:05,724 --> 00:58:08,884 Orders of Comrade Beria. We're moving out. Let's go. 1034 00:58:09,765 --> 00:58:11,125 Come on, let's go. 1035 00:58:26,164 --> 00:58:27,404 Come on. 1036 00:58:31,404 --> 00:58:32,762 Ahh... 1037 00:58:32,764 --> 00:58:34,884 (CRIES) Oh, my God! 1038 00:58:35,563 --> 00:58:37,803 Ohh! (SOBS) 1039 00:59:11,324 --> 00:59:13,521 KHRUSHCHEV: Not too much on that. He's not Clark Gable, okay? 1040 00:59:13,523 --> 00:59:15,482 Can somebody get a duster up there? 1041 00:59:15,484 --> 00:59:17,802 We've got a cobweb large enough to snag a sheep. 1042 00:59:17,804 --> 00:59:19,721 We're opening in 15 minutes. 1043 00:59:19,723 --> 00:59:21,282 Now, for the curtains at the front, comrade, 1044 00:59:21,284 --> 00:59:23,081 do you want ruched, not ruched? 1045 00:59:23,083 --> 00:59:25,241 - Whatever. I don't care. - Not ruched? 1046 00:59:25,243 --> 00:59:27,723 - That's good. That's... - Ruched? Not ruched? 1047 00:59:28,243 --> 00:59:30,243 - Ruched? - Would you stop with this? 1048 00:59:30,683 --> 00:59:32,883 Why do you think I care? Ah, excuse me. 1049 00:59:34,523 --> 00:59:36,721 - Fix that button. - Welcome, comrades. 1050 00:59:36,723 --> 00:59:39,002 How's the Minister for Fixtures and Fittings? 1051 00:59:39,004 --> 00:59:40,282 It's going well. I'm enjoying it. 1052 00:59:40,284 --> 00:59:42,521 - Yes, you're very passionate. - Well... 1053 00:59:42,523 --> 00:59:44,322 Yes, the ruched, please. Thank you. 1054 00:59:44,324 --> 00:59:46,362 - You're doing a great job. - I know. 1055 00:59:46,364 --> 00:59:48,241 Well, hello. Are these... 1056 00:59:48,243 --> 00:59:50,041 - Oh. - These my... 1057 00:59:50,043 --> 00:59:51,322 Which one of these is my girl? 1058 00:59:51,324 --> 00:59:52,922 We couldn't find the actual girl, sir. 1059 00:59:52,924 --> 00:59:54,721 These are some possible alternatives. 1060 00:59:54,723 --> 00:59:57,041 No, no, I want you to find... Excuse me. 1061 00:59:57,043 --> 00:59:59,002 I want you to find the girl in the photograph. 1062 00:59:59,004 --> 01:00:00,924 Do you understand? The nation depends on it. 1063 01:00:02,123 --> 01:00:03,683 - Thank you. - Thank you. 1064 01:00:04,324 --> 01:00:07,724 All right, girls, the Snow King does not approve. Wait over there. 1065 01:00:08,924 --> 01:00:10,681 What happened? Where's the girl in the photograph? 1066 01:00:10,683 --> 01:00:12,402 We couldn't find the actual girl. 1067 01:00:12,404 --> 01:00:16,080 I thought the entire point of the NKVD was to know everyone's whereabouts. 1068 01:00:16,082 --> 01:00:17,761 - Yes, sir. - Yes, sir, yes. 1069 01:00:17,763 --> 01:00:20,323 - So, you find her, you camel cock. - Comrade Khrushchev. 1070 01:00:21,003 --> 01:00:22,680 - Maria Veniaminovna. - Yes. 1071 01:00:22,682 --> 01:00:25,240 I'm sorry that you heard that, but he is a camel cock. 1072 01:00:25,242 --> 01:00:27,162 - (KISSES) How are you, Maria? - Stalin? 1073 01:00:27,803 --> 01:00:30,363 Yes. You want to have a look? 1074 01:00:34,082 --> 01:00:37,082 Comrade Beria, this is Maria. She'll be playing piano tonight. 1075 01:00:37,763 --> 01:00:39,640 - Good to meet you. - Comrade. 1076 01:00:39,642 --> 01:00:40,802 What do you think? 1077 01:00:42,122 --> 01:00:45,443 Small. He looks so small. 1078 01:00:49,923 --> 01:00:51,640 - Sad day, soldier. - Yes, sir. 1079 01:00:51,642 --> 01:00:53,001 Sad day. 1080 01:00:53,003 --> 01:00:55,403 Aslanov. You handsome devil. 1081 01:00:55,923 --> 01:00:58,401 Stick you in a frock, I'd fucking ride you raw myself. 1082 01:00:58,403 --> 01:01:00,761 - I will take that as a compliment. - Yeah, don't. 1083 01:01:00,763 --> 01:01:04,283 Right, what's a war hero got to do to get some lubrication round here? 1084 01:01:15,522 --> 01:01:17,120 Ah, Generalissimo. 1085 01:01:17,122 --> 01:01:19,042 There he is, eh, the great man. 1086 01:01:20,443 --> 01:01:24,120 I've seen a lot of death, but that... that is a loss. 1087 01:01:24,122 --> 01:01:25,680 Tell me something. 1088 01:01:25,682 --> 01:01:30,001 Why has the army been replaced by the NKVD all over Moscow? 1089 01:01:30,003 --> 01:01:33,680 (FAKE LAUGHS) I mean, I'm smiling, but I am very fucking furious. 1090 01:01:33,682 --> 01:01:35,481 Perhaps this is a good time for Comrade Yudina 1091 01:01:35,483 --> 01:01:37,441 to go and prepare those precious fingers. 1092 01:01:37,443 --> 01:01:39,080 Yes. One moment, General. 1093 01:01:39,082 --> 01:01:41,481 I will properly catch up with you this evening. 1094 01:01:41,483 --> 01:01:44,841 - I'm looking forward to it. - You never kiss my hand any more. 1095 01:01:44,843 --> 01:01:47,600 - I taught Nikita's niece to play. - Yes, you did. 1096 01:01:47,602 --> 01:01:49,361 That was quite the salon recital. 1097 01:01:49,363 --> 01:01:51,243 Oh, I love the idea of you at a salon. 1098 01:01:51,883 --> 01:01:54,120 Do you have a party trick? Burping the alphabet? 1099 01:01:54,122 --> 01:01:55,281 (FORCED LAUGHTER) 1100 01:01:55,283 --> 01:01:58,719 Comrade Malenkov, with sharper cheekbones, as requested. 1101 01:01:58,721 --> 01:02:01,441 Sharp. Not sharp. Sharp. Not sharp. 1102 01:02:02,282 --> 01:02:03,682 I would like... 1103 01:02:05,601 --> 01:02:08,360 ...that one destroyed, thank you. 1104 01:02:08,362 --> 01:02:10,320 Good luck with the performance tonight, by the way. 1105 01:02:10,322 --> 01:02:13,199 - Thank you. - Nerve-racking, so many notes. 1106 01:02:13,201 --> 01:02:15,441 - Yes. - Like your one to Stalin. 1107 01:02:17,081 --> 01:02:18,241 Which I have. 1108 01:02:21,241 --> 01:02:22,679 Come this way. 1109 01:02:22,681 --> 01:02:25,199 Why has the army been confined to barracks? 1110 01:02:25,201 --> 01:02:28,159 The decision was mine, supported by Comrade Malenkov. 1111 01:02:28,161 --> 01:02:29,599 Mm-hmm. Oh, was it indeed? 1112 01:02:29,601 --> 01:02:31,760 That right, Georgy? It was your call? 1113 01:02:31,762 --> 01:02:35,360 Um, yes, of course. We had to make a decision. 1114 01:02:35,362 --> 01:02:36,800 We're discussing the city's security. 1115 01:02:36,802 --> 01:02:38,639 - I know. - Jesus Christ. 1116 01:02:38,641 --> 01:02:40,561 Did Coco Chanel take a shit on your head? 1117 01:02:41,482 --> 01:02:44,519 - No, he did not. - Listen, listen. 1118 01:02:44,521 --> 01:02:46,280 Moscow's gonna be boiling with people. 1119 01:02:46,282 --> 01:02:49,599 His little fucking apes at the NKVD won't know what to do. 1120 01:02:49,601 --> 01:02:51,159 There's gonna be thousands of civilians 1121 01:02:51,161 --> 01:02:53,000 flooding in from all over Russia. 1122 01:02:53,002 --> 01:02:54,840 No, we're controlling the crowd at source. 1123 01:02:54,842 --> 01:02:56,922 All trains and vans to Moscow have been cancelled. 1124 01:02:58,002 --> 01:02:59,280 - You can't do that. - Wait a minute. 1125 01:02:59,282 --> 01:03:00,519 People have a right to see him. 1126 01:03:00,521 --> 01:03:02,559 - Oh, come on. No, no, no. - Just temporarily. 1127 01:03:02,561 --> 01:03:06,119 I'm the funeral. I'm the trains. This is horseshit, okay? 1128 01:03:06,121 --> 01:03:09,559 I've been picking out funeral cushions with Slim Hitler over there... 1129 01:03:09,561 --> 01:03:12,760 calico this, taffeta that, and you've done what? 1130 01:03:12,762 --> 01:03:15,199 No, I'm the trains and I want them back. 1131 01:03:15,201 --> 01:03:18,440 Well, let's see who can mobilise first. Oh, seems to be me! 1132 01:03:18,442 --> 01:03:20,202 You sneaky little shit. 1133 01:03:21,041 --> 01:03:23,241 (MEZHNIKOV CLEARS HIS THROAT) And we're opening the doors. 1134 01:03:39,282 --> 01:03:42,678 MEZHNIKOV: Good. Steady pace. Very good. Yes, just like that. 1135 01:03:42,680 --> 01:03:44,680 (SOBBING) 1136 01:03:48,040 --> 01:03:49,401 (SOBBING) 1137 01:03:49,881 --> 01:03:51,520 SVETLANA: Rather overwhelming, isn't it? 1138 01:03:53,281 --> 01:03:55,038 And nobody's making them do this, are they? 1139 01:03:55,040 --> 01:03:56,200 - BERIA: No, no. - No. 1140 01:03:57,200 --> 01:03:58,720 MEZHNIKOV: Just round to the right. Thank you. 1141 01:04:00,001 --> 01:04:01,598 I don't suppose you want a chair? 1142 01:04:01,600 --> 01:04:05,678 Oh, no, no, no. I can't sit down. I haven't sat down since he died. 1143 01:04:05,680 --> 01:04:07,240 One can't. He was too big. 1144 01:04:09,560 --> 01:04:10,640 Yes. 1145 01:04:13,361 --> 01:04:14,520 Do you remember Alexei? 1146 01:04:16,801 --> 01:04:20,078 - I remember everyone. It's a gift. - Oh. (LAUGHS) 1147 01:04:20,080 --> 01:04:21,879 Do you remember the way he used to laugh? 1148 01:04:21,881 --> 01:04:23,080 (HE LAUGHS) 1149 01:04:24,640 --> 01:04:27,360 - Alexei Kapler, yes, yes. - Yes. 1150 01:04:28,200 --> 01:04:30,879 Yes, special to you, of course. 1151 01:04:30,881 --> 01:04:33,721 Some unsuitable associates. 1152 01:04:34,240 --> 01:04:36,598 Tragic, really. 1153 01:04:36,600 --> 01:04:38,560 I'm... I'm so sorry. 1154 01:04:39,240 --> 01:04:41,640 Yes, well, I want you to bring him back. 1155 01:04:44,200 --> 01:04:46,160 The way that you brought Molotov's wife back. 1156 01:04:47,801 --> 01:04:49,001 She... 1157 01:04:50,160 --> 01:04:53,880 - Well, I'd kept her as... - Yeah, but I just want one person. 1158 01:04:54,841 --> 01:04:56,161 Just one person. 1159 01:04:56,841 --> 01:04:58,681 - Oh, my darling. - Please. 1160 01:05:00,200 --> 01:05:02,520 For you, I will attempt the impossible. 1161 01:05:03,841 --> 01:05:06,201 (SOMBRE CLASSICAL MUSIC) 1162 01:05:11,680 --> 01:05:14,520 MEZHNIKOV: Keep it moving if you can. Thank you. 1163 01:05:14,921 --> 01:05:16,560 A lot of people to process. 1164 01:05:24,240 --> 01:05:25,558 (SNEEZING) 1165 01:05:25,560 --> 01:05:29,279 Oh, fucking pollen. They should make gas bombs out of the stuff. 1166 01:05:31,679 --> 01:05:33,559 Wait, wait, wait. That's not gonna fit. 1167 01:05:34,159 --> 01:05:37,358 - It's larger than the region itself. - Go back. Go back. 1168 01:05:37,360 --> 01:05:38,920 Hunker down. 1169 01:05:41,280 --> 01:05:42,400 A quarter turn. 1170 01:05:44,480 --> 01:05:45,760 Through on that line. 1171 01:05:47,320 --> 01:05:50,358 - BULGANIN: How's Polina? - She's well. 1172 01:05:50,360 --> 01:05:54,320 I can sense how sorry she is for her treachery. 1173 01:05:56,639 --> 01:05:58,519 Jesus Christ, it's the bishops. 1174 01:06:00,199 --> 01:06:02,597 KAGANOVICH: I thought we'd banned those freaks. 1175 01:06:02,599 --> 01:06:04,838 Sneeze on the bastards as they go past. 1176 01:06:04,840 --> 01:06:06,758 - Did you invite them? - No. 1177 01:06:06,760 --> 01:06:10,400 - Ask Beria if he invited the bishops. - Don't give me orders. 1178 01:06:12,159 --> 01:06:14,677 Ask Beria if he invited the bishops. 1179 01:06:14,679 --> 01:06:17,679 - Did you invite the bishops? - Yes. 1180 01:06:18,480 --> 01:06:19,838 - Yes. - Well? 1181 01:06:19,840 --> 01:06:21,480 - He said yes. - (SIGHS) 1182 01:06:22,239 --> 01:06:24,478 I'm going to give everyone in Red Square a voucher 1183 01:06:24,480 --> 01:06:27,918 permitting one kick each to his stupid face. 1184 01:06:27,920 --> 01:06:29,918 Is he asking for some delicious hay? 1185 01:06:29,920 --> 01:06:34,000 No, he said something quite complicated about a voucher system. 1186 01:06:34,440 --> 01:06:38,677 Ask Nikita why in God's arse he invited the bishops. 1187 01:06:38,679 --> 01:06:40,838 - No, I've already explained why... - Ask Nikita. 1188 01:06:40,840 --> 01:06:42,039 You tell him... 1189 01:06:43,519 --> 01:06:45,798 - Never mind. Swap. - No. 1190 01:06:45,800 --> 01:06:47,880 - Just swap with me. - I said no. 1191 01:06:48,480 --> 01:06:50,320 We can make it look like it's part of the ceremony. 1192 01:07:04,119 --> 01:07:05,839 What the fuck are you doing? 1193 01:07:09,440 --> 01:07:11,116 (DOOR BURST OPEN) 1194 01:07:11,118 --> 01:07:12,516 (RUNNING FOOTSTEPS) 1195 01:07:12,518 --> 01:07:15,076 Buttoned-up sacks of shit! Fleabags! 1196 01:07:15,078 --> 01:07:16,678 Should I handle this for you? 1197 01:07:17,558 --> 01:07:19,277 (CLASSICAL MUSIC PLAYING IN BACKGROUND) 1198 01:07:19,279 --> 01:07:22,516 Foreigners. A vile crime has been perpetrated. 1199 01:07:22,518 --> 01:07:26,596 Hairy monsters in coats have scooped out my father's brain 1200 01:07:26,598 --> 01:07:29,156 - and sent it to America. - (TRANSLATORS SPEAK SOFTLY) 1201 01:07:29,158 --> 01:07:32,479 And these traitors, sucking the cocks and balls... 1202 01:07:33,319 --> 01:07:35,477 ...sucking the cocks and balls of Zionist... 1203 01:07:35,479 --> 01:07:39,156 New York... New York Zionist queers in petticoats. 1204 01:07:39,158 --> 01:07:41,877 Look at them. You see? Those brain thieves. 1205 01:07:41,879 --> 01:07:43,716 - Do not translate this. - I see you. Heed me. 1206 01:07:43,718 --> 01:07:46,397 - There's food next door, gentlemen. - I'm Stalin's son! 1207 01:07:46,399 --> 01:07:49,757 You will not take me down. I will not go down! 1208 01:07:49,759 --> 01:07:51,799 KHRUSHCHEV: Please, this side. I'm sorry. I apologise. 1209 01:07:52,638 --> 01:07:54,716 I will not be silen... 1210 01:07:54,718 --> 01:07:56,598 I know about the hockey team. 1211 01:07:57,518 --> 01:07:59,917 - I'm most deeply... - Up we go. That's it. 1212 01:07:59,919 --> 01:08:01,837 Thank you all for your... 1213 01:08:01,839 --> 01:08:03,356 - Medic! - (GASPING) 1214 01:08:03,358 --> 01:08:04,717 Not today! 1215 01:08:04,719 --> 01:08:08,239 You're a fucking stain on that uniform. You fucking behave. 1216 01:08:08,919 --> 01:08:10,396 SVETLANA: What is going on? 1217 01:08:10,398 --> 01:08:12,436 He felt a little overwhelmed, Svetlana. 1218 01:08:12,438 --> 01:08:15,717 Harm. This is a perfect example of harm. 1219 01:08:15,719 --> 01:08:17,837 - He's okay. - Come here. Get up. 1220 01:08:17,839 --> 01:08:20,517 - Who did this? - I did, and I enjoyed it. 1221 01:08:20,519 --> 01:08:21,839 It's been a long time coming. 1222 01:08:22,799 --> 01:08:24,078 If any of you... 1223 01:08:25,719 --> 01:08:27,359 ...should do anything... 1224 01:08:28,158 --> 01:08:30,036 Right, well, that's me told. 1225 01:08:30,038 --> 01:08:33,076 I'm off to represent the entire Red Army at the buffet. 1226 01:08:33,078 --> 01:08:34,278 You girls enjoy yourself. 1227 01:08:36,438 --> 01:08:38,517 Are you all right? He fell very hard. 1228 01:08:38,519 --> 01:08:40,036 Why did you let him do that? 1229 01:08:40,038 --> 01:08:43,316 Yes, I should have intercepted his fist with my face. 1230 01:08:43,318 --> 01:08:45,558 I want to make a speech at my father's funeral. 1231 01:08:46,118 --> 01:08:49,236 - And I want to fuck Grace Kelly. - I simply don't care. 1232 01:08:49,238 --> 01:08:51,476 I want to make a speech at my father's funeral. 1233 01:08:51,478 --> 01:08:53,198 Comrade Malenkov, your view? 1234 01:08:54,397 --> 01:08:55,477 Well, I think, um... 1235 01:08:56,838 --> 01:08:58,876 it can be, um... 1236 01:08:58,878 --> 01:09:00,716 - no... no problem. - Ah... 1237 01:09:00,718 --> 01:09:03,195 Technically, yes, but practically... 1238 01:09:03,197 --> 01:09:05,516 There are programmatic complications. 1239 01:09:05,518 --> 01:09:07,836 You know, I think I misspoke when I said, "No problem." 1240 01:09:07,838 --> 01:09:10,117 What I meant was, "No." 1241 01:09:10,838 --> 01:09:11,838 "Problem." 1242 01:09:14,077 --> 01:09:16,916 Ignore me. I'm... It's no problem. 1243 01:09:16,918 --> 01:09:19,115 - Yes. I take that as a yes. - Go ahead, Nikita. 1244 01:09:19,117 --> 01:09:21,916 I will unlock the schedule and squeeze him in. 1245 01:09:21,918 --> 01:09:23,676 I will not be squeezed. 1246 01:09:23,678 --> 01:09:26,157 Sometimes the shortest speeches are the most memorable. 1247 01:09:26,758 --> 01:09:28,836 - Well, that's as maybe. - True. Fish! Let's eat. 1248 01:09:28,838 --> 01:09:30,636 - What's going on? - I don't... 1249 01:09:30,638 --> 01:09:32,195 (SVETLANA TALKING TO GUESTS) 1250 01:09:32,197 --> 01:09:34,275 I look forward to the five garbled words 1251 01:09:34,277 --> 01:09:36,435 we afford him before we start the flypast. 1252 01:09:36,437 --> 01:09:39,235 Hey, we need to talk. First the trains, now the bishops. 1253 01:09:39,237 --> 01:09:40,916 Who else are we pals with now? 1254 01:09:40,918 --> 01:09:43,355 - You invite any old Nazis? - Excuse me. 1255 01:09:43,357 --> 01:09:46,075 These stairs are like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. 1256 01:09:46,077 --> 01:09:47,716 I'm more sweat than man. 1257 01:09:47,718 --> 01:09:49,716 - Did you see off Vasily? - Yes, we did. 1258 01:09:49,718 --> 01:09:51,836 And thank you for landing me this funeral. 1259 01:09:51,838 --> 01:09:53,836 Come on, Nicky. You're enjoying it. 1260 01:09:53,838 --> 01:09:56,315 But why did you have to invite the bishops? 1261 01:09:56,317 --> 01:09:58,916 What, you think I wanted those boyfriends of Christ here? 1262 01:09:58,918 --> 01:10:00,155 That was his idea. 1263 01:10:00,157 --> 01:10:02,596 Lavrenti, you of all people must know 1264 01:10:02,598 --> 01:10:04,435 that religion has never been part of... 1265 01:10:04,437 --> 01:10:07,235 You lecturing me? You standing in the Hall of Columns 1266 01:10:07,237 --> 01:10:09,517 still insisting on Polina's guilt? 1267 01:10:10,357 --> 01:10:12,357 Well, she... she is... 1268 01:10:13,157 --> 01:10:14,556 (STUTTERS) 1269 01:10:14,558 --> 01:10:17,435 - Um, sorry. Maybe I shouldn't have... - Oh, come on. 1270 01:10:17,437 --> 01:10:20,636 No, no. You both called the blameless Polina Molotova 1271 01:10:20,638 --> 01:10:23,556 a traitor and a parasite in her own apartment. I heard you. 1272 01:10:23,558 --> 01:10:26,676 She was guilty. You found her guilty. 1273 01:10:26,678 --> 01:10:29,075 And Stalin agreed. Nobody doubted. 1274 01:10:29,077 --> 01:10:31,155 Nobody doubted. Past tense, you see. 1275 01:10:31,157 --> 01:10:33,756 In the good old days you pine for, that sort of dissonance 1276 01:10:33,758 --> 01:10:35,435 would have had you both shot. Both of you. 1277 01:10:35,437 --> 01:10:38,194 Oh, (BLOWS OUT) this is just fucking wordplay. 1278 01:10:38,196 --> 01:10:39,236 Oh, is it? 1279 01:10:39,637 --> 01:10:43,194 Allegiance to the party line, hm? That was what Stalin demanded. 1280 01:10:43,196 --> 01:10:44,394 Correct, Comrade Molotov? 1281 01:10:44,396 --> 01:10:47,555 Um, allegiance to the party line? Yes. 1282 01:10:47,557 --> 01:10:49,555 And defiance of the party line, 1283 01:10:49,557 --> 01:10:51,557 that would mark you out as a traitor, wouldn't it? 1284 01:10:52,677 --> 01:10:55,034 I'm ashamed and I... I... 1285 01:10:55,036 --> 01:10:58,595 I beg your forgiveness for my selfish deceitfulness, 1286 01:10:58,597 --> 01:11:01,877 and I will go and reassure Polina. 1287 01:11:06,997 --> 01:11:08,835 You're just making this shit up as you go along. 1288 01:11:08,837 --> 01:11:11,795 - What game is this, Lavrenti? - Oh, don't be hysterical. 1289 01:11:11,797 --> 01:11:14,995 - We're in a new reality. - What, you're the good guy now? 1290 01:11:14,997 --> 01:11:16,314 You locked up half the nation. 1291 01:11:16,316 --> 01:11:18,755 You beat them, you raped them, you killed them. 1292 01:11:18,757 --> 01:11:20,394 Yes, and now I'm releasing them. 1293 01:11:20,396 --> 01:11:22,675 And you won't believe how many will be free. 1294 01:11:22,677 --> 01:11:24,837 So now you want the public to love you, is that it? 1295 01:11:25,717 --> 01:11:27,995 You're bending and cracking the truth like a human body. 1296 01:11:27,997 --> 01:11:29,154 The truth? 1297 01:11:29,156 --> 01:11:31,835 This from the man who invited his bit-on-the-side whore pianist 1298 01:11:31,837 --> 01:11:34,314 to play at the funeral, even though she swore to kill Stalin, 1299 01:11:34,316 --> 01:11:35,434 who's now dead. 1300 01:11:35,436 --> 01:11:38,074 Whoa. What the barrelling fuck are you talking about? 1301 01:11:38,076 --> 01:11:40,394 She wanted Stalin dead and she knows your family. 1302 01:11:40,396 --> 01:11:42,596 She taught your niece to play, remember? 1303 01:11:43,717 --> 01:11:44,997 I think you should read this. 1304 01:11:46,396 --> 01:11:50,595 It's the copy of a note I found by Stalin's body, from the pianist. 1305 01:11:50,597 --> 01:11:53,074 It's lucky we both now live in the new Soviet Union 1306 01:11:53,076 --> 01:11:54,434 or you and your wife and your family 1307 01:11:54,436 --> 01:11:57,636 would be a pile of dust on the floor of a crematorium toilet. 1308 01:11:59,637 --> 01:12:02,635 Kobulov! My stomach's rumbling. 1309 01:12:02,637 --> 01:12:04,277 Is there any cheese in this building? 1310 01:12:07,316 --> 01:12:08,636 (EXHALES) 1311 01:12:10,757 --> 01:12:13,434 No, I don't have time for that shit right now. 1312 01:12:13,436 --> 01:12:14,997 Wait, wait, wait. Come back, come back. 1313 01:12:16,076 --> 01:12:17,196 No, go. 1314 01:12:18,597 --> 01:12:22,153 New security orders. Restart the trains, all right? 1315 01:12:22,155 --> 01:12:25,115 Open the city's borders and let the people back into Moscow. 1316 01:12:27,035 --> 01:12:28,714 They deserve to see the old man. 1317 01:12:28,716 --> 01:12:31,115 Let's see how Beria's goons cope with that. 1318 01:12:31,596 --> 01:12:33,596 (TRAIN WHISTLE) 1319 01:12:35,556 --> 01:12:36,794 (STEAM HISSING) 1320 01:12:36,796 --> 01:12:39,514 MAN: Train to Moscow in five minutes! 1321 01:12:39,516 --> 01:12:41,036 (LIVELY CHATTER) 1322 01:12:46,435 --> 01:12:48,113 (TRAIN WHISTLE) 1323 01:12:48,115 --> 01:12:50,235 (EXCITED CHATTER) 1324 01:12:52,355 --> 01:12:55,235 (TRAIN WHISTLE) 1325 01:13:02,516 --> 01:13:04,236 (FOOTSTEPS) 1326 01:13:07,796 --> 01:13:09,876 (LOW CHATTER) 1327 01:13:17,435 --> 01:13:20,355 - What's going on? - Trains are bringing them in. 1328 01:13:27,756 --> 01:13:29,716 Quiet. Quiet, quiet. 1329 01:13:30,796 --> 01:13:32,035 Turn around! 1330 01:13:33,636 --> 01:13:37,393 - This is a secure area! - We've come to see Comrade Stalin! 1331 01:13:37,395 --> 01:13:40,153 Back. Get back. Back! 1332 01:13:40,155 --> 01:13:41,716 - (SHOUTING) - Back. 1333 01:13:42,395 --> 01:13:45,155 - Stay back. - Stay where you are! 1334 01:13:47,235 --> 01:13:49,475 - (CROWD SHOUTING) - Fire over their heads. 1335 01:13:51,636 --> 01:13:53,516 (GUNSHOTS AND SCREAMING) 1336 01:13:58,596 --> 01:14:00,876 (SHOUTING AND SCREAMING) 1337 01:14:09,515 --> 01:14:11,075 Don't let them through! 1338 01:14:11,675 --> 01:14:14,235 (GUNSHOTS) 1339 01:14:15,474 --> 01:14:16,634 (DOOR BURSTS OPEN) 1340 01:14:18,795 --> 01:14:20,513 This is your work, is it? 1341 01:14:20,515 --> 01:14:22,115 Why? Are there spelling mistakes? 1342 01:14:23,675 --> 01:14:27,152 Do you have any idea what kind of man Beria is? 1343 01:14:27,154 --> 01:14:29,593 He's releasing people from prison. 1344 01:14:29,595 --> 01:14:32,195 That was my idea. I was going to do that. 1345 01:14:33,314 --> 01:14:36,112 I'm the reformer. Me. 1346 01:14:36,114 --> 01:14:40,753 Don't you fucking laugh at me. I was going to release the bishops. 1347 01:14:40,755 --> 01:14:43,072 - I thought you hated the Church. - I do! 1348 01:14:43,074 --> 01:14:45,875 Just tell me it's not true. Did you write this? 1349 01:14:47,274 --> 01:14:49,753 Stalin killed my family, my friends. 1350 01:14:49,755 --> 01:14:53,352 - Zinaida Reich, Kuperchinski. - Kup... You knew Kuperchinski? 1351 01:14:53,354 --> 01:14:55,352 I should have you shot just for saying his name. 1352 01:14:55,354 --> 01:14:57,553 Comrade Nikita Sergeyevich, you know me. I... 1353 01:14:57,555 --> 01:15:01,272 Stop. No, I... I don't know you. You don't know me. 1354 01:15:01,274 --> 01:15:05,432 You fucking taught my niece piano lessons. That's it. 1355 01:15:05,434 --> 01:15:09,072 Don't you see what Beria's done now? He's tied me to you. 1356 01:15:09,074 --> 01:15:10,314 We are tied together. 1357 01:15:11,314 --> 01:15:12,793 - Like a rock... - I know. 1358 01:15:12,795 --> 01:15:14,432 ...that's sinking and... 1359 01:15:14,434 --> 01:15:16,754 But I'm confident of everlasting life. 1360 01:15:18,394 --> 01:15:21,232 Who the fuck in their right mind would want everlasting life? 1361 01:15:21,234 --> 01:15:23,194 The endless conversation. 1362 01:15:24,274 --> 01:15:25,394 (CLOSES THE DOOR SHUT) 1363 01:15:26,394 --> 01:15:27,913 (MURMUR OF VOICES) 1364 01:15:27,915 --> 01:15:30,432 Piano lessons, Nicky? How's the fingering? 1365 01:15:30,434 --> 01:15:32,753 (SNIGGERS) She hit the high note, did she? 1366 01:15:32,755 --> 01:15:34,392 (MIMICS PIANO SCALE) F sharp? 1367 01:15:34,394 --> 01:15:36,593 Yeah, two clowns, one joke between you. 1368 01:15:36,595 --> 01:15:38,074 Work on your fucking material. 1369 01:15:40,074 --> 01:15:41,713 Something's happening over there. 1370 01:15:41,715 --> 01:15:45,392 I hate him. Hate her. Fucking wet box. 1371 01:15:45,394 --> 01:15:48,431 - Can you please just be cordial? - I know the drill. 1372 01:15:48,433 --> 01:15:50,992 Smile, shake hands and try not to call them a cunt. 1373 01:15:50,994 --> 01:15:52,393 Perfect. That's perfect. 1374 01:15:53,313 --> 01:15:55,992 - How many? - 1500. 1375 01:15:55,994 --> 01:15:57,353 - Dead? - Yes. 1376 01:15:57,874 --> 01:16:00,792 - I need a man with an army. - Comrade minister. 1377 01:16:00,794 --> 01:16:05,031 I found her. She's uh... grown a little since the photograph. 1378 01:16:05,033 --> 01:16:07,231 She's the size of an ostrich. No. 1379 01:16:07,233 --> 01:16:09,151 Okay, can we just go back to my original idea 1380 01:16:09,153 --> 01:16:11,792 and find a girl who looks like her but little? 1381 01:16:11,794 --> 01:16:14,471 No higher than this. Chalk it on your fucking trousers. 1382 01:16:14,473 --> 01:16:18,071 Modern soldier's greatest fear. It's not death. It's not starvation. 1383 01:16:18,073 --> 01:16:19,231 It's chafing. 1384 01:16:19,233 --> 01:16:21,752 And then he planted the flag on Hitler's bunker 1385 01:16:21,754 --> 01:16:24,071 or he knocked the bear out with one punch. 1386 01:16:24,073 --> 01:16:27,151 Either way, the man's a war hero. Excuse us, please. 1387 01:16:27,153 --> 01:16:29,552 Listen, it was Goebbels' bunker, not Hitler's. 1388 01:16:29,554 --> 01:16:32,351 Listen to me. I was the one who put the trains back on. 1389 01:16:32,353 --> 01:16:34,071 - Comrade General... - Fuck off! 1390 01:16:34,073 --> 01:16:35,792 Or I'll punch you into a sticky pulp. 1391 01:16:35,794 --> 01:16:38,031 - Thank you. - What the fuck were you thinking? 1392 01:16:38,033 --> 01:16:40,031 I don't know, okay, but I did it. 1393 01:16:40,033 --> 01:16:42,792 - And I really need your help. - To do what? 1394 01:16:42,794 --> 01:16:44,471 There's bodies fucking piling up in the street. 1395 01:16:44,473 --> 01:16:45,552 It's a bit late, isn't it. 1396 01:16:45,554 --> 01:16:48,031 What if we blame this on someone... 1397 01:16:48,033 --> 01:16:49,832 - Wait. - ...who's out of control. 1398 01:16:49,834 --> 01:16:52,834 Nicky, be very careful what you say next. 1399 01:16:53,554 --> 01:16:54,634 Who? 1400 01:16:55,914 --> 01:16:57,073 Beria. 1401 01:16:58,033 --> 01:17:00,471 I'm gonna have to report this conversation. 1402 01:17:00,473 --> 01:17:02,031 Threatening to do harm 1403 01:17:02,033 --> 01:17:04,792 or obstruct any member of the Presidium in the process of... 1404 01:17:04,794 --> 01:17:06,552 Look at your fucking face. 1405 01:17:06,554 --> 01:17:09,033 (WHEEZING LAUGH) 1406 01:17:09,433 --> 01:17:11,231 Nikita Khrushchev. (KISSES LOUDLY) 1407 01:17:11,233 --> 01:17:14,632 - You balls like Kremlin domes. - Stop. Be serious. Are you in? 1408 01:17:14,634 --> 01:17:18,311 I'm in, I'm in. That fucker thinks he can take on the Red Army. 1409 01:17:18,313 --> 01:17:22,031 I fucked Germany. I think I can take a flesh lump in a fucking waistcoat. 1410 01:17:22,033 --> 01:17:24,752 - It's got to be tomorrow. - Tomorrow? 1411 01:17:24,754 --> 01:17:26,832 Sorry. You busy washing your hair or what? 1412 01:17:26,834 --> 01:17:28,271 Tomorrow's the funeral. 1413 01:17:28,273 --> 01:17:31,273 Yeah, the day that the entire fucking army's in town with their guns. 1414 01:17:32,593 --> 01:17:33,991 (EXHALES) That's perfect. 1415 01:17:33,993 --> 01:17:36,791 But we need the Presidium on board. Every one of them. 1416 01:17:36,793 --> 01:17:39,511 Yeah, yeah, yeah... Malenkov's a bit tricky. 1417 01:17:39,513 --> 01:17:42,871 - No. We need fucking all of them. - Well, I'll get him. 1418 01:17:42,873 --> 01:17:45,190 (SLOW PIANO MUSIC) 1419 01:17:45,192 --> 01:17:47,512 (WHISPERING) 1420 01:17:48,833 --> 01:17:50,310 - How many? - 1500. 1421 01:17:50,312 --> 01:17:53,551 Find Khrushchev. I want to talk to him about his future. 1422 01:17:53,553 --> 01:17:55,113 A very short conversation. 1423 01:17:56,432 --> 01:17:59,190 If you could do me a favour and just nod as I'm speaking. 1424 01:17:59,192 --> 01:18:01,110 People are looking to me for reassurance 1425 01:18:01,112 --> 01:18:02,711 and I have no idea what is going on. 1426 01:18:02,713 --> 01:18:05,671 We will bring the situation under control. Order will be restored. 1427 01:18:05,673 --> 01:18:08,751 This moron has restarted the trains. 1428 01:18:08,753 --> 01:18:12,030 And your men pissed their pants and killed 1500 people. 1429 01:18:12,032 --> 01:18:13,430 We were controlling the crowd. 1430 01:18:13,432 --> 01:18:15,070 Those people weren't supposed to be there. 1431 01:18:15,072 --> 01:18:16,230 Are you blaming the dead 1432 01:18:16,232 --> 01:18:17,430 - for their own death? - (SHUSHING) 1433 01:18:17,432 --> 01:18:20,631 I'm gonna tell you who's going to be blamed. I am going to be blamed. 1434 01:18:20,633 --> 01:18:22,713 This shit sack is going to be blamed. 1435 01:18:23,993 --> 01:18:25,192 Let's get out of here. 1436 01:18:28,272 --> 01:18:31,511 - Comrade, your girl. A girl. - Ah! There you are. 1437 01:18:31,513 --> 01:18:32,631 (KISSES PASSIONATELY) 1438 01:18:32,633 --> 01:18:34,711 Are we ready for the balcony wave? 1439 01:18:34,713 --> 01:18:37,430 Who's gonna carry the can for this farrago of shit? 1440 01:18:37,432 --> 01:18:39,631 That's easy. Khrushchev. He put the trains back on. 1441 01:18:39,633 --> 01:18:41,591 And you shot the people getting off them. 1442 01:18:41,593 --> 01:18:43,270 - Yes, he has a point. - No, he doesn't. 1443 01:18:43,272 --> 01:18:45,030 There's no point to Nikita Khrushchev. 1444 01:18:45,032 --> 01:18:48,070 Well, how about this? We blame the security forces. 1445 01:18:48,072 --> 01:18:50,190 Right? Hothead officers on the ground. 1446 01:18:50,192 --> 01:18:52,070 - (KHRUSHCHEV AGREES) - Sorry. I'm sorry. 1447 01:18:52,072 --> 01:18:54,390 Do you still possess a working brain? 1448 01:18:54,392 --> 01:18:57,430 You dumb animal. I am the security forces 1449 01:18:57,432 --> 01:19:00,511 and I'm not gonna be made the villain for this catastrophe. 1450 01:19:00,513 --> 01:19:03,871 Look, even if you do get blamed, we close ranks. 1451 01:19:03,873 --> 01:19:06,430 If anyone has a pop at you, they have to come through us first. 1452 01:19:06,432 --> 01:19:09,190 Yes, good idea. Give me the girl. All right? 1453 01:19:09,192 --> 01:19:11,871 - A lot of this is your own doing. - You spineless rat. 1454 01:19:11,873 --> 01:19:14,551 You're just a cadaver we propped up in a corset. 1455 01:19:14,553 --> 01:19:16,389 - Ohh... - Hey, hey, easy. 1456 01:19:16,391 --> 01:19:19,590 It's time all of you realised who kept the daggers out of your backs. 1457 01:19:19,592 --> 01:19:22,710 Show some fucking respect. I... I've got... I've got... 1458 01:19:22,712 --> 01:19:25,149 I've got documents. I have documents on all of you. 1459 01:19:25,151 --> 01:19:26,990 You, 13th of March, 1937. 1460 01:19:26,992 --> 01:19:30,309 Zolotov trials. Forty-two dead, 173 exiled. 1461 01:19:30,311 --> 01:19:32,189 - Your signature. - Beria, that's enough! 1462 01:19:32,191 --> 01:19:34,870 Yeah, well, you signed off the life of your own brother! 1463 01:19:34,872 --> 01:19:37,429 Oh, you think that was easy? You bastard! 1464 01:19:37,431 --> 01:19:38,710 Bagrov, Gorev. 1465 01:19:38,712 --> 01:19:40,910 How did your conscience accommodate that? 1466 01:19:40,912 --> 01:19:44,469 And Zykov! Zykov! Poor blameless, guileless Zykov. 1467 01:19:44,471 --> 01:19:45,551 All of you! 1468 01:19:46,792 --> 01:19:49,191 (SCREAMS) All of you. I have documents on all of you! 1469 01:19:49,592 --> 01:19:50,670 I've seen what you've done. 1470 01:19:50,672 --> 01:19:52,429 I know the truth. It's all written down. 1471 01:19:52,431 --> 01:19:56,471 It's all written down on a very... on a very fucking long list! 1472 01:19:58,512 --> 01:20:00,592 - Just pick them up. - (PAPERS RUSTLING) 1473 01:20:02,231 --> 01:20:03,670 Are we done? Hm? 1474 01:20:03,672 --> 01:20:07,309 (PANTING) We will convene tomorrow after the funeral. 1475 01:20:07,311 --> 01:20:09,469 I will nominate some scapegoats. 1476 01:20:09,471 --> 01:20:12,349 We can arraign a couple of the officers who fired. 1477 01:20:12,351 --> 01:20:13,630 - No harm done. - Are you okay? 1478 01:20:13,632 --> 01:20:16,710 Only comrades and friends could shout at each other like this. 1479 01:20:16,712 --> 01:20:19,229 Right, so we'll fix this in committee, all right? 1480 01:20:19,231 --> 01:20:22,269 Right, right... He's using you, Georgy. 1481 01:20:22,271 --> 01:20:24,349 He's using you and then he's gonna kill you. 1482 01:20:24,351 --> 01:20:27,229 - You saw those papers. - What are you talking about? 1483 01:20:27,231 --> 01:20:30,349 Jesus, Nicky, he was pointing at you. He wasn't pointing at me. 1484 01:20:30,351 --> 01:20:31,790 No, he said "all of you". 1485 01:20:31,792 --> 01:20:34,710 No, no. I was over there, you know? 1486 01:20:34,712 --> 01:20:37,630 - And he went "all of you". - Yeah, "all of you". 1487 01:20:37,632 --> 01:20:39,750 - No, no. - Yes. 1488 01:20:39,752 --> 01:20:41,670 - "All of you." - All of us. 1489 01:20:41,672 --> 01:20:44,149 No, he said "all of you". 1490 01:20:44,151 --> 01:20:48,469 You know, all of you can kiss my Russian arse. 1491 01:20:48,471 --> 01:20:49,751 All of you. 1492 01:20:50,672 --> 01:20:51,992 On the balcony. Let's go. 1493 01:20:54,111 --> 01:20:56,111 (CHEERING AND APPLAUDING) 1494 01:21:06,671 --> 01:21:09,228 KAGANOVICH: Why did Molotov want to meet us at dawn? 1495 01:21:09,230 --> 01:21:12,228 - Is he planning a duel? - Said he wanted to start early. 1496 01:21:12,230 --> 01:21:13,390 Murderer! 1497 01:21:14,150 --> 01:21:16,348 You killed hundreds, Nicky. 1498 01:21:16,350 --> 01:21:18,510 You certainly got your big funeral. 1499 01:21:19,270 --> 01:21:21,709 - I'm regretting this already. - MOLOTOV: Get in the car. 1500 01:21:21,711 --> 01:21:24,148 - What? - Can't talk. Get in the car. 1501 01:21:24,150 --> 01:21:26,150 (BIRDS CHRIPING) 1502 01:21:28,230 --> 01:21:29,630 (GROAN OF EXERTION) 1503 01:21:30,871 --> 01:21:33,068 I see she moults. 1504 01:21:33,070 --> 01:21:35,909 This is for hungry ears. 1505 01:21:35,911 --> 01:21:38,749 - The drivers. - (DOG YAPS) 1506 01:21:38,751 --> 01:21:40,791 (YAPPING) 1507 01:21:41,350 --> 01:21:43,150 Let's do him in. 1508 01:21:43,671 --> 01:21:45,108 - Who? - Beria. 1509 01:21:45,110 --> 01:21:47,629 The treacherous snake brought back the bishops. 1510 01:21:47,631 --> 01:21:49,148 He brought back Polina. 1511 01:21:49,150 --> 01:21:51,468 He expressly ignored all Stalin's orders. 1512 01:21:51,470 --> 01:21:53,790 His men opened fire on innocent people. 1513 01:21:54,671 --> 01:21:57,629 He'll get the blame. Clever, eh, Nicky? 1514 01:21:57,631 --> 01:21:59,509 Yes, Beria is the murderer here. 1515 01:21:59,511 --> 01:22:02,789 This is how the Soviet Union was built. Not with bishops. 1516 01:22:02,791 --> 01:22:06,148 Today Beria gets an eight-foot crucifix up his arse. 1517 01:22:06,150 --> 01:22:08,028 - Good. - I've... 1518 01:22:08,030 --> 01:22:10,789 I've had nightmares that made more sense than this. 1519 01:22:10,791 --> 01:22:13,669 - Now we have a majority. - Yes, you do. 1520 01:22:13,671 --> 01:22:17,871 - You two, me and Bulganin. - Mikoyan and Malenkov. 1521 01:22:18,591 --> 01:22:20,989 - No... but we still have a majority. - No, no, no. 1522 01:22:20,991 --> 01:22:22,388 Everyone in or not at all. 1523 01:22:22,390 --> 01:22:26,028 Oh, come on. Slava, you just... Dammit, you just said... 1524 01:22:26,030 --> 01:22:28,068 - All in or it's off. - No... 1525 01:22:28,070 --> 01:22:32,188 This is what Stalin would have wanted. The Committee as one. 1526 01:22:32,190 --> 01:22:36,268 But you've got to act fast, comrade. Act fast or be dead. 1527 01:22:36,270 --> 01:22:38,909 - (YAPPING CONTINUES) - Yes, Uncle Nicky's going to be dead 1528 01:22:38,911 --> 01:22:40,909 if he doesn't get a move on, isn't he? 1529 01:22:40,911 --> 01:22:42,230 Yes, he is. 1530 01:22:43,429 --> 01:22:45,029 - (DOOR OPENS) - BERIA: How's my guest? 1531 01:22:45,469 --> 01:22:47,629 Yes, I'm working on my speech. It's good. 1532 01:22:48,109 --> 01:22:49,269 I've brought you something. 1533 01:22:51,269 --> 01:22:52,588 No. 1534 01:22:52,590 --> 01:22:54,548 I'm not drinking. I'm using water. 1535 01:22:54,550 --> 01:22:56,467 It's just to calm your nerves. 1536 01:22:56,469 --> 01:22:57,868 Yes, actually, I will need some of that. 1537 01:22:57,870 --> 01:23:00,390 - No. He's not drinking. - No, I'm not drinking. 1538 01:23:01,269 --> 01:23:03,988 - How's the speech? - Um... ba-dum-ba-dum... 1539 01:23:03,990 --> 01:23:05,109 My father... 1540 01:23:06,590 --> 01:23:09,230 ...was a warm and mighty bear, 1541 01:23:09,750 --> 01:23:14,588 and we are his 170 million orphaned cubs. 1542 01:23:14,590 --> 01:23:18,548 Russian cubs, Georgian cubs, Armenian cubs, Lithuanian... 1543 01:23:18,550 --> 01:23:20,788 We'll leave you to it. Come on. 1544 01:23:20,790 --> 01:23:22,708 So, Lithuanian cubs, 1545 01:23:22,710 --> 01:23:25,868 - Ukrainian cubs, Moldavian cubs... - (DOOR CLOSES) 1546 01:23:25,870 --> 01:23:27,029 Svetlana. 1547 01:23:29,429 --> 01:23:30,789 Alexei's dead. 1548 01:23:35,269 --> 01:23:36,990 15th of March, 1949. 1549 01:23:37,990 --> 01:23:41,467 Attempted escape from Kolyma with 12 others. 1550 01:23:41,469 --> 01:23:42,988 Executed. I'm sorry. 1551 01:23:42,990 --> 01:23:44,908 But you said you would get him back. 1552 01:23:44,910 --> 01:23:50,187 Listen, it was outside my direct control. It just wasn't possible. 1553 01:23:50,189 --> 01:23:52,908 Yes, but you said that you would attempt the impossible. 1554 01:23:52,910 --> 01:23:56,830 I hate being sober. It's a terrible, terrible mood to be in. 1555 01:23:58,109 --> 01:23:59,387 Why don't we go through that speech 1556 01:23:59,389 --> 01:24:00,788 - one more time? - Sit down. 1557 01:24:00,790 --> 01:24:02,227 Get off me. I can see what you're doing. 1558 01:24:02,229 --> 01:24:03,629 - I don't want to sit down. - Sit down. 1559 01:24:04,389 --> 01:24:06,069 (SCREAMS) I don't want to sit down! 1560 01:24:09,670 --> 01:24:14,267 Right, many terrible things were done in the service of the Union. 1561 01:24:14,269 --> 01:24:16,227 Evidence was fabricated. 1562 01:24:16,229 --> 01:24:18,828 Those who are responsible will be found... 1563 01:24:18,830 --> 01:24:21,387 And what will you do to them? Question them to death? 1564 01:24:21,389 --> 01:24:22,508 You know what I'm doing? 1565 01:24:22,510 --> 01:24:24,788 I'm offering you and that bloated soak my protection. 1566 01:24:24,790 --> 01:24:28,789 - We are not children! - You are a real listener. Thank you. 1567 01:24:30,068 --> 01:24:32,707 - I am not a child. - Yes, you are. Yes, you are. 1568 01:24:32,709 --> 01:24:36,827 And I warn you, stick by my side or you will both be beaten inside out 1569 01:24:36,829 --> 01:24:38,907 and strung up for the crows by the others. 1570 01:24:38,909 --> 01:24:40,146 Why should I trust you? 1571 01:24:40,148 --> 01:24:42,268 Because I'm the only one who's telling you. 1572 01:24:43,709 --> 01:24:44,989 Trust no-one. 1573 01:24:48,068 --> 01:24:49,308 (BELL TOLLING) 1574 01:24:56,108 --> 01:24:59,787 Georgy, Georgy. Georgy, we have to act today. 1575 01:24:59,789 --> 01:25:01,146 Act, you limpet? 1576 01:25:01,148 --> 01:25:04,787 Act sombre, act respectful like the rest of us, please. 1577 01:25:04,789 --> 01:25:06,747 Do you understand how important this is? 1578 01:25:06,749 --> 01:25:08,867 - Would you... - Places, comrades, please. 1579 01:25:08,869 --> 01:25:11,026 Form up either side of the... Comrade, thank you very much. 1580 01:25:11,028 --> 01:25:13,266 If you could join your comrades over here. 1581 01:25:13,268 --> 01:25:14,548 - Thank you. - Damn it. 1582 01:25:20,188 --> 01:25:22,306 All right, guys, come on. Lift it up. 1583 01:25:22,308 --> 01:25:24,507 - That's it. - Come on. Let's go. 1584 01:25:24,509 --> 01:25:25,667 - Which foot? - Left foot. 1585 01:25:25,669 --> 01:25:27,066 MALENKOV: I don't have a good balance. 1586 01:25:27,068 --> 01:25:28,386 Okay. Yes. 1587 01:25:28,388 --> 01:25:30,068 Ooh. Argh. 1588 01:25:33,629 --> 01:25:35,627 - (SHOT) - KHRUSHCHEV: Georgy... 1589 01:25:35,629 --> 01:25:38,827 Not now. God sakes. 1590 01:25:38,829 --> 01:25:39,989 (ANOTHER SHOT) 1591 01:25:40,509 --> 01:25:44,509 - Georgy, we really have to talk. - Shut up. Have some respect. 1592 01:25:45,108 --> 01:25:47,827 - Is Malenkov on board? - Yes, 100 percent. 1593 01:25:47,829 --> 01:25:49,466 Saddle up, cowboy. 1594 01:25:49,468 --> 01:25:53,346 - Is Malenkov with us? - Trust me, 100 percent. 1595 01:25:53,348 --> 01:25:54,747 Yes! 1596 01:25:54,749 --> 01:25:57,587 - So you're on board, then, Molotov? - Yeah. 1597 01:25:57,589 --> 01:25:59,747 Okay. You've got me, then, Nicky. 1598 01:25:59,749 --> 01:26:03,226 - Put your dancing shoes on. - (HEAVY GUN SALUTE) 1599 01:26:03,228 --> 01:26:05,829 - MOLOTOV: Which way shall I... - OTHERS: Left. 1600 01:26:06,589 --> 01:26:07,867 - (GRUNTING) - All right. 1601 01:26:07,869 --> 01:26:11,227 Okay, let's go and catch a pig for the pot. 1602 01:26:12,548 --> 01:26:16,706 MOLOTOV: Stalin's love of the nation was unwavering. 1603 01:26:16,708 --> 01:26:21,786 So must we now take our unwavering pain, 1604 01:26:21,788 --> 01:26:25,345 our unwavering love, 1605 01:26:25,347 --> 01:26:30,906 and with it build an unwavering, unwavering... future. 1606 01:26:30,908 --> 01:26:32,906 Guns, please, gentlemen. 1607 01:26:32,908 --> 01:26:36,185 Take good care of this. Don't want it going off. 1608 01:26:36,187 --> 01:26:40,465 MALENKOV: Today we pause. We pause in grief and sorrow. 1609 01:26:40,467 --> 01:26:44,107 But is not a pause in itself part of the revolution? 1610 01:26:48,828 --> 01:26:50,105 I think it is. 1611 01:26:50,107 --> 01:26:52,025 - (DOORS OPEN) - Okay, let's tango. 1612 01:26:52,027 --> 01:26:53,746 You heard him, gentlemen. Let's go. 1613 01:26:53,748 --> 01:26:56,105 BERIA: We must embrace our terrible loss 1614 01:26:56,107 --> 01:26:58,748 with the strength and love for our nation... 1615 01:26:59,467 --> 01:27:02,025 that Stalin himself held 1616 01:27:02,027 --> 01:27:03,467 in his mighty heart. 1617 01:27:05,387 --> 01:27:06,627 Check the stalls. 1618 01:27:08,387 --> 01:27:11,025 We promise you rights and liberties... 1619 01:27:11,027 --> 01:27:13,626 bread... and peace. 1620 01:27:13,628 --> 01:27:14,786 (APPLAUSE) 1621 01:27:14,788 --> 01:27:16,105 (CLICK) 1622 01:27:16,107 --> 01:27:19,467 VASILY: My father was a great social scientist. 1623 01:27:20,067 --> 01:27:23,305 But we, the people of the Soviet Union, 1624 01:27:23,307 --> 01:27:25,387 are not laboratory animals. 1625 01:27:27,788 --> 01:27:30,628 We are all but cubs. 1626 01:27:31,427 --> 01:27:33,185 Russian cubs, 1627 01:27:33,187 --> 01:27:35,265 Georgian cubs, 1628 01:27:35,267 --> 01:27:37,626 Armenian cubs, 1629 01:27:37,628 --> 01:27:39,465 Lithuanian cubs... 1630 01:27:39,467 --> 01:27:42,027 - (JET ENGINES PASSING) - Latvian cubs... 1631 01:27:42,588 --> 01:27:44,748 Estonian cubs. 1632 01:27:48,828 --> 01:27:50,828 (JET ENGINES FLYING PAST) 1633 01:27:53,227 --> 01:27:55,705 - Very good speech, Lavrenti. - Thank you. 1634 01:27:55,707 --> 01:27:58,424 Yes, "bread and peace". I knew it would work. 1635 01:27:58,426 --> 01:27:59,585 (CHUCKLING) 1636 01:27:59,587 --> 01:28:00,867 It was between "peace" and "sausages". 1637 01:28:01,507 --> 01:28:05,267 Both good things, but you know where you are with a sausage. 1638 01:28:06,146 --> 01:28:10,264 Your name rings out. Malenkov the hero. Good lad. 1639 01:28:10,266 --> 01:28:12,224 Vasily's face when the planes flew over. 1640 01:28:12,226 --> 01:28:13,384 (CHUCKLING) 1641 01:28:13,386 --> 01:28:15,585 - Should have strafed the little shit. - (CHUCKLES) 1642 01:28:15,587 --> 01:28:18,464 Poor Vasily. I sometimes wonder if he's meant for this world. 1643 01:28:18,466 --> 01:28:21,384 I salute you, Top Boy, and I salute your haircut. 1644 01:28:21,386 --> 01:28:23,426 - Goodnight, Vienna. - Georgy. 1645 01:28:25,146 --> 01:28:27,184 Action is gonna be taken at the meeting. 1646 01:28:27,186 --> 01:28:28,346 Action? What action? 1647 01:28:29,507 --> 01:28:32,227 Is this why everyone is treating me like they wanna fuck my sister? 1648 01:28:33,426 --> 01:28:35,865 Zhukov has everybody on board against Beria. 1649 01:28:35,867 --> 01:28:37,545 - When I heard that, I agreed too. - Yes, yes. 1650 01:28:37,547 --> 01:28:42,304 But Zhukov... is not governing the Soviet Union. 1651 01:28:42,306 --> 01:28:45,464 I am governing the Soviet Union. 1652 01:28:45,466 --> 01:28:47,264 - Do you understand that? - Yes. 1653 01:28:47,266 --> 01:28:50,505 Now, I like him and I'll be happy to listen to what he has to say. 1654 01:28:50,507 --> 01:28:52,785 You'll definitely have a chance to talk to him. 1655 01:28:52,787 --> 01:28:56,184 Perhaps what we can do is give Beria a slight demotion, 1656 01:28:56,186 --> 01:28:58,546 I don't know, Ministry for Fisheries. 1657 01:29:00,907 --> 01:29:04,346 All right, boys. Meet your dates for tonight. 1658 01:29:04,907 --> 01:29:06,467 I'll take the tall blonde. 1659 01:29:08,587 --> 01:29:11,024 Comrades, time to set aside our grief 1660 01:29:11,026 --> 01:29:14,865 and begin to write the next chapter of our great history. 1661 01:29:14,867 --> 01:29:16,705 - Comrade Malenkov... - Proceed. 1662 01:29:16,707 --> 01:29:19,304 Item one, the unfortunate events of yesterday evening. 1663 01:29:19,306 --> 01:29:22,905 It's clear that the regrettable deaths of so many citizens... 1664 01:29:22,907 --> 01:29:26,384 Comrades. Comrades, I would like to propose a new agenda. 1665 01:29:26,386 --> 01:29:28,865 Item one, the conduct of Comrade Beria. 1666 01:29:28,867 --> 01:29:31,264 Seconded. Time to take stock. 1667 01:29:31,266 --> 01:29:33,545 If you have a serious proposal, comrade, 1668 01:29:33,547 --> 01:29:34,905 I suggest "Any Other Business". 1669 01:29:34,907 --> 01:29:36,424 I accuse Comrade Beria 1670 01:29:36,426 --> 01:29:38,463 of centralising power within his Ministry 1671 01:29:38,465 --> 01:29:40,504 at the expense of the Party and Central Committee... 1672 01:29:40,506 --> 01:29:43,183 - There's no tabled motion. - ...betraying the Soviet Union. 1673 01:29:43,185 --> 01:29:45,904 I deplore this wanton breach of protocol. Georgy. 1674 01:29:45,906 --> 01:29:48,624 Breach, my arse! This is an ad hoc motion. 1675 01:29:48,626 --> 01:29:51,544 It will end very badly for you. Georgy, Georgy! 1676 01:29:51,546 --> 01:29:53,984 Georgy, press the button underneath the desk. 1677 01:29:53,986 --> 01:29:56,063 - Press the button, Georgy. - What button? 1678 01:29:56,065 --> 01:29:57,986 - Arrest that madman. - Where's the button? 1679 01:29:58,425 --> 01:30:00,343 (PUSHES BUTTON FIRMLY) 1680 01:30:00,345 --> 01:30:02,504 - (WEAPONS COCKED) - Good luck, ladies. 1681 01:30:02,506 --> 01:30:03,864 Guards! (BANGS ON THE WINDOW) 1682 01:30:03,866 --> 01:30:05,305 (SOUND INAUDIBLE OUTSIDE) 1683 01:30:06,586 --> 01:30:07,664 - Guards! - (DOOR BURSTS OPEN) 1684 01:30:07,666 --> 01:30:09,463 Hands up or I'll shoot you in the face. 1685 01:30:09,465 --> 01:30:10,824 Guards! 1686 01:30:10,826 --> 01:30:12,303 Oh, shit. 1687 01:30:12,305 --> 01:30:13,906 - Guards! - Oi! 1688 01:30:15,225 --> 01:30:17,263 (GROANS) 1689 01:30:17,265 --> 01:30:19,225 Want a job done properly, you call the army. 1690 01:30:19,746 --> 01:30:21,223 Take his belt off. 1691 01:30:21,225 --> 01:30:22,984 It's hard to run away with your pants falling down. 1692 01:30:22,986 --> 01:30:25,504 If you want to talk to General Zhukov, now's your opportunity. 1693 01:30:25,506 --> 01:30:28,146 Spit it out, Georgy. Staging a coup here. 1694 01:30:28,706 --> 01:30:30,423 He's got a knife by his ankle. 1695 01:30:30,425 --> 01:30:33,223 - You're a disgrace. - Give his head a good kicking. 1696 01:30:33,225 --> 01:30:35,263 - Make you feel better. - All in good time. 1697 01:30:35,265 --> 01:30:40,824 Oh, I'm gonna enjoy peeling the skin from your self-satisfied face. 1698 01:30:40,826 --> 01:30:43,383 Not with that, you won't. Come on, then. 1699 01:30:43,385 --> 01:30:44,865 (GRUNTS) 1700 01:30:49,105 --> 01:30:50,906 Sorry, comrades. 1701 01:30:51,425 --> 01:30:53,183 - Wrong room. - Aslanov. 1702 01:30:53,185 --> 01:30:54,984 - ZHUKOV: Go and kill them. - BERIA: Kobulov. 1703 01:30:54,986 --> 01:30:56,343 - Shall we? - KHRUSHCHEV: Yes, right. 1704 01:30:56,345 --> 01:30:58,105 Let's do this. Georgy, come on, now. 1705 01:30:58,746 --> 01:31:00,546 Suit doesn't really work without this belt. 1706 01:31:08,345 --> 01:31:09,465 Oh, shit. 1707 01:31:12,225 --> 01:31:13,463 (THUD) 1708 01:31:13,465 --> 01:31:15,984 Third door on the left. On the left. 1709 01:31:15,986 --> 01:31:18,023 KAGANOVICH: I have been picturing this moment 1710 01:31:18,025 --> 01:31:20,385 every day for the last three decades. 1711 01:31:21,705 --> 01:31:24,302 Arrest the staff. Arrest all Beria's staff. 1712 01:31:24,304 --> 01:31:26,663 - (SOLDIER SPEAKS RUSSIAN) - Check the bedrooms. 1713 01:31:26,665 --> 01:31:28,623 Come out. You're safe. This way. Come out this way. 1714 01:31:28,625 --> 01:31:30,262 You're safe. Come out. 1715 01:31:30,264 --> 01:31:32,304 - You, take her down. - This way. 1716 01:31:34,625 --> 01:31:36,543 Is this magisterial enough for you all? 1717 01:31:36,545 --> 01:31:38,543 This charade? This is a lavatory! 1718 01:31:38,545 --> 01:31:41,503 Well, you should feel at home, then, you little coil of shit. 1719 01:31:41,505 --> 01:31:42,583 Fuck me. 1720 01:31:42,585 --> 01:31:45,983 Georgy's eyes really do follow you round the crapper. It's weird. 1721 01:31:45,985 --> 01:31:48,142 Why did they hang a picture of my grandmother in here? 1722 01:31:48,144 --> 01:31:49,743 (SNIGGERING) 1723 01:31:49,745 --> 01:31:52,102 This is madness. This is madness. 1724 01:31:52,104 --> 01:31:54,823 - He deserves a trial. - He'll get a trial. Take it easy. 1725 01:31:54,825 --> 01:31:57,503 Georgy! Can't even look me in the eye. 1726 01:31:57,505 --> 01:32:00,102 - Guilt. Guilty, all of you. - Say nothing. 1727 01:32:00,104 --> 01:32:03,543 Georgy, you'll get over it. I did. Took me about five minutes. 1728 01:32:03,545 --> 01:32:06,583 H-How long before the army's here? We're in complete limbo now. 1729 01:32:06,585 --> 01:32:09,903 Not long. We have to wait for the NKVD to leave the Kremlin. 1730 01:32:09,905 --> 01:32:14,102 In that case, if nobody objects, I'm going to spend a kopeck. 1731 01:32:14,104 --> 01:32:15,785 It's the excitement, I think. 1732 01:32:16,825 --> 01:32:19,182 (INAUDIBLE VOICES) 1733 01:32:19,184 --> 01:32:20,623 Right, hold your fire. 1734 01:32:20,625 --> 01:32:23,142 Hold your fire. Hold your fire! 1735 01:32:23,144 --> 01:32:25,184 The army's back. Did you miss us? 1736 01:32:28,464 --> 01:32:30,504 - Take their weapons. - Come on, this way. 1737 01:32:33,384 --> 01:32:36,744 All right, Judy Garland, boys and girls. It's showtime. 1738 01:32:39,104 --> 01:32:40,222 Georgy. 1739 01:32:40,224 --> 01:32:43,543 - Georgy, you have to sign this now. - No. No. 1740 01:32:43,545 --> 01:32:46,545 No. He deserves a fair trial. He's one of us. 1741 01:32:48,505 --> 01:32:51,182 What about Tukhachevsky and Piatakov? 1742 01:32:51,184 --> 01:32:52,823 Did they get a trial? 1743 01:32:52,825 --> 01:32:54,665 What about Sokolnikov? 1744 01:32:55,144 --> 01:32:57,382 Who begged him to look after his elderly mother. 1745 01:32:57,384 --> 01:33:00,504 And what did this monster do? He strangled her in front of him. 1746 01:33:02,505 --> 01:33:03,665 It's too late. 1747 01:33:04,224 --> 01:33:07,784 The only choice we have is between his death or his revenge. 1748 01:33:08,824 --> 01:33:10,664 And you will fucking sign this. 1749 01:33:23,063 --> 01:33:24,503 I want it to go on record: 1750 01:33:25,143 --> 01:33:27,063 this was not my first course of action. 1751 01:33:30,063 --> 01:33:31,984 Stalin would be loving this. 1752 01:33:33,584 --> 01:33:35,424 (BERIA MOANS) 1753 01:33:37,664 --> 01:33:39,904 - Through the door. - (SHOUTING) 1754 01:33:42,343 --> 01:33:45,341 - Get the table. - KHRUSHCHEV: Let me through. 1755 01:33:45,343 --> 01:33:47,743 Sit him down here. Sit him down. 1756 01:33:48,624 --> 01:33:51,702 - All right, all right. - This... This is a travesty! 1757 01:33:51,704 --> 01:33:54,662 You are all witnesses to a criminal... criminal travesty. 1758 01:33:54,664 --> 01:33:56,782 - MAN: Come on! - (BANGING) 1759 01:33:56,784 --> 01:33:59,582 I demand... I demand... Fuck you! 1760 01:33:59,584 --> 01:34:02,181 I demand my rights under Article... 1761 01:34:02,183 --> 01:34:05,421 - Will you stop banging? - Read it, Georgy. 1762 01:34:05,423 --> 01:34:07,181 - Here's your trial. - Spit it out. 1763 01:34:07,183 --> 01:34:09,622 - Marshal? - Comrade General Secretary! 1764 01:34:09,624 --> 01:34:12,021 - Get on with it! - Read it. 1765 01:34:12,023 --> 01:34:14,381 You're judging me! You're judging me! 1766 01:34:14,383 --> 01:34:15,582 - I judge you! - Fuck you! 1767 01:34:15,584 --> 01:34:19,101 I judge you! I judge all of you. All of you. 1768 01:34:19,103 --> 01:34:21,261 - Where's the logic? - Nicky, read it. 1769 01:34:21,263 --> 01:34:22,622 Would you like me to read it for you? 1770 01:34:22,624 --> 01:34:24,982 - Read it, Nicky. - Come on, Nicky, read it. 1771 01:34:24,984 --> 01:34:26,902 "You are accused 1772 01:34:26,904 --> 01:34:29,021 "of using your position as Minister of the Interior 1773 01:34:29,023 --> 01:34:31,301 - "to plot against the Soviet Union... - Traitor! 1774 01:34:31,303 --> 01:34:35,101 ...with the goal of forwarding the interests of foreign powers." 1775 01:34:35,103 --> 01:34:37,622 Foreign powers? Which one, the fucking moon? 1776 01:34:37,624 --> 01:34:40,982 "You are also accused of 347 counts of rape, 1777 01:34:40,984 --> 01:34:44,742 "of sexual deviancy and bourgeois immorality 1778 01:34:44,744 --> 01:34:48,662 and acts of perversion with children as young as seven years old." 1779 01:34:48,664 --> 01:34:50,220 Exotic for old Beria! 1780 01:34:50,222 --> 01:34:52,220 Seven years old! 1781 01:34:52,222 --> 01:34:55,060 BERIA: Rapists! Rapists! You are the rapists! 1782 01:34:55,062 --> 01:34:56,781 - Error! Error! Error! - (EVERYONE SHOUTING) 1783 01:34:56,783 --> 01:34:58,821 - Get on with it. - "Petra Nikova, aged 13. 1784 01:34:58,823 --> 01:35:03,420 "Nadia Ranova, aged 14. Magya Holovic, aged seven." 1785 01:35:03,422 --> 01:35:05,501 Would you like to read the list yourself? 1786 01:35:05,503 --> 01:35:09,300 "You are accused of treason and anti-Soviet behaviour. 1787 01:35:09,302 --> 01:35:12,340 The court finds you guilty and sentences you to be shot." 1788 01:35:12,342 --> 01:35:14,741 - (SHOUTING) - I rescind that. 1789 01:35:14,743 --> 01:35:16,340 BULGANIN: Take him out. 1790 01:35:16,342 --> 01:35:17,582 No, please! 1791 01:35:18,182 --> 01:35:20,741 Please, don't shoot me! Don't hurt me. 1792 01:35:20,743 --> 01:35:23,581 - MAN: Shoot him! - (SHOUTING) 1793 01:35:23,583 --> 01:35:25,260 - Get him out. Come on! - (GUNSHOT) 1794 01:35:25,262 --> 01:35:27,302 - Get out of here... - (THUD) 1795 01:35:30,262 --> 01:35:31,542 Well, that's got it done. 1796 01:35:33,703 --> 01:35:35,142 Come on, have a look. 1797 01:35:36,703 --> 01:35:37,861 Come on. 1798 01:35:37,863 --> 01:35:39,901 This is for us. This is for the people. 1799 01:35:39,903 --> 01:35:41,423 Everybody happy? Proper dead? 1800 01:35:41,903 --> 01:35:45,180 - Ruined everything, Lavrenti. - Come on, get him up. 1801 01:35:45,182 --> 01:35:47,220 Fuck off back to Georgia, deadboy. 1802 01:35:47,222 --> 01:35:49,140 - On the rocks. - It was shit knowing you. 1803 01:35:49,142 --> 01:35:50,222 Who's got a light? 1804 01:35:51,462 --> 01:35:52,662 Get the cans. 1805 01:35:55,703 --> 01:35:57,102 I wish the old man could have seen this. 1806 01:36:01,182 --> 01:36:02,302 ZHUKOV: That'll do. 1807 01:36:07,342 --> 01:36:08,863 (SIGHS) Fucking hell. 1808 01:36:09,983 --> 01:36:13,062 I'm knackered. It's been a busy old week. 1809 01:36:13,583 --> 01:36:17,180 You see? Old Molotov's still got some scheming left in him. 1810 01:36:17,182 --> 01:36:19,062 (COUGHING) 1811 01:36:21,903 --> 01:36:24,140 I will bury you in history. 1812 01:36:24,142 --> 01:36:27,420 - You hear me, you fat fucker? - That's enough. 1813 01:36:27,422 --> 01:36:28,862 That's enough. Come on, now. 1814 01:36:30,102 --> 01:36:33,181 You smell like rendered horse, you burning arsehole. 1815 01:36:35,341 --> 01:36:37,341 That's how you deal with a problem, isn't it? 1816 01:36:39,902 --> 01:36:41,259 I'm sorry you had to be here. 1817 01:36:41,261 --> 01:36:44,179 I hope you didn't tell Beria that he was going to be safe from harm. 1818 01:36:44,181 --> 01:36:47,820 You will be safe, okay? Vasily, too. If you listen to me. 1819 01:36:47,822 --> 01:36:50,099 - (FIRE CRACKLING) - Why wouldn't we be safe? 1820 01:36:50,101 --> 01:36:52,379 - What are you talking about? - Just be quiet now. 1821 01:36:52,381 --> 01:36:55,021 - I refuse to be quiet every time... - Just shut up! 1822 01:36:57,542 --> 01:37:00,021 Vasily stays here in Russia where we can take care of him. 1823 01:37:01,461 --> 01:37:02,661 Read it. 1824 01:37:03,421 --> 01:37:04,581 Vienna? 1825 01:37:09,261 --> 01:37:11,419 - If I stayed, I could contain Vasily. - No. No. 1826 01:37:11,421 --> 01:37:14,259 No, you go to Vienna. He stays. 1827 01:37:14,261 --> 01:37:16,259 We can't have a drunken madman 1828 01:37:16,261 --> 01:37:18,299 spreading conspiracy theories all over the world. 1829 01:37:18,301 --> 01:37:20,419 - He's not... He's not bad. - Listen to me. 1830 01:37:20,421 --> 01:37:23,461 - He's just ill. - No. No. 1831 01:37:25,782 --> 01:37:27,302 You understand what's going on? 1832 01:37:29,341 --> 01:37:32,101 This is how people get killed, when their stories don't fit. 1833 01:37:34,782 --> 01:37:35,902 Safe travels. 1834 01:37:40,301 --> 01:37:41,701 I never thought it would be you. 1835 01:37:49,021 --> 01:37:50,421 KHRUSHCHEV: Now we can turn the corner. 1836 01:37:51,261 --> 01:37:54,581 Yeah. Put all the bloodshed behind us. 1837 01:38:00,902 --> 01:38:02,622 I'm worried about Malenkov, though. 1838 01:38:05,141 --> 01:38:06,341 KHRUSHCHEV: Can we trust him? 1839 01:38:06,902 --> 01:38:08,702 KAGANOVICH: Can you ever trust a weak man? 1840 01:38:11,421 --> 01:38:14,461 (PIANO CONCERTO NO. 23 IN A MAJOR PLAYING) 1841 01:38:18,781 --> 01:38:20,781 (WHIRRING) 1842 01:38:27,821 --> 01:38:30,501 (PIANO CONCERTO NO. 23 IN A MAJOR PLAYING) 1843 01:38:35,501 --> 01:38:37,501 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 1844 01:39:18,366 --> 01:39:23,366 Subtitles by explosiveskull Resync by Ahmed74 1845 01:40:09,179 --> 01:40:10,579 (CAMERA CLICKS) 141446

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