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Comrades!

We'll leave in 5 minutes.

-OK. -Come on, hurry up!

Come on, get ready, we're going, comrade.

Come here.

Come here.

Open up the trunk.

Bring him, bring him.

Sit down, don't move!

Sit down, don't move!

Give him water.

OK. Enough, enough.

Please...

I need help. Huh?

My-my-my name is Antoine Habert.

Are you with the YPJ?

Huh?

I need help--

Shut up!

You didn't wake me up when you got in.

I tried.

Liar.

-I missed you. -How was your flight?

Fine.

There was a crosswind, so it wasn't my best landing.

You get yelled at?

The captain said the feminists were striking back.

What a prick.

No, no. You can't do that. I need to be 100% for the appointment.

I prefer the traditional method.

Let's try this new, modern technique

and go back to more traditional methods tonight, OK?

Otherwise...

Exactly.

Morning.

52 Manin Street, please.

A cup for the sperm.

The Ovitrelle shot's done.

It takes a few seconds.

We prep the semen here. Then it's your turn.

Insemination isn't painful.

It takes a few seconds.

You can get started.

-Sure. -OK. Sure, yeah.

Thank you.

OK...

Just like I said. You don't need me.

I always need you.

Right, shall we make a baby?

Stop that.

Hey, stop it.

Here.

Just a few things to check. Can I have your healthcare card?

Yes.

-And your insurance details too. -I'm not sure I have it...

FRENCHMAN KILLED, AMERICAN WOUNDED

Please have a seat.

We'll come get you.

Thanks.

A FRENCHMAN KILLED IN SYRIA

A Frenchman killed in Syria

Are you ready?

Are you OK?

Just a work thing. Nothing to worry about.

What's the wiring situation?

High voltage is sorted. Low voltage will be ready soon.

And the interior?

That's not today, is it?

-Shit, didn't Bruno tell you? -No.

I need it sorted by the end of the week. I need all the joiners on hand tomorrow.

-The compliance guy wants-- -That can wait. Thanks, guys.

History hasn't been written yet,

but we know what's coming.

It can end in only one way: total victory.

Can you tell us about the YPJ?

Oh, the legends are all true, comrade.

These ladies are ruthless!

I'm an anarchist! I'm a feminist!

I'm these lionesses' number one fan!

Jin-Jiyan-Azadi--

♪ Happy birthday to you! ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you, Anna ♪

♪ Happy birthday to you ♪

A FRENCHMAN KILLED IN SYRIA

A Frenchman killed in Syria

Any news from the investors? The project is moving to phase two, right?

Huh?

Michel's bringing his guys on site on Thursday. Will you be there?

It's your baby, Antoine. You don't need me.

Yeah, but it's your company.

-The loan's in your name. -True.

And we really need to charm them if we want bigger projects.

Bigger? This one isn't big enough?

You want to impress your old man. That's why you want me to come.

Precisely.

What are you two up to?

I'm going to read the draft of your mom's new book.

-You finished it? -Yes.

-You promise to send it to me? -Yes.

I'll read it during downtime on the Bangkok flight.

-Ever think of slowing down? -No, it keeps me grounded.

I'd go mad if I couldn't fly.

Did you see the news today?

No.

A Frenchman was killed in Syria, fighting Islamist extremists.

Can I show you all something?

What?

-The clip of this guy. -Do we have to watch it?

Two seconds.

There.

Her.

Doesn't it look like her? Like Anna?

There...

Yes, there is something...

You can't see anything, it's all fuzzy.

Yes but...

It does look like...

The way she's tying her hair...

Just a small gesture. Unbelievable.

And so what?

I'm sorry, Mom.

Is that why you've been distracted?

It's weird, right? The resemblance.

-You saw what you wanted to see. -No.

My parents saw it too.

You influenced them.

It was wrong to show them that video.

-They've grown tired of your theories. -What,

so it's better never to talk about Anna?

-I'm not saying that. -I've moved on.

When did I last talk about her death?

This is proof you still think about it.

How could I not? There are so many questions.

The letter they found, her watch...

-The body was-- -Identified as hers.

I know.

Listen, I didn't mean to upset you.

But you have to let it go, Antoine. Understand?

You're right. I have to let it go.

I will. I promise.

Hello?

Hello, Mehmet? This is Antoine Habert.

I talked to your foreign news department. They gave me your number.

Ah, yeah, yeah. I read your email.

But I wasn't there. I don't know the woman you're looking for.

Maybe there's someone else I can talk to?

Someone who might know her?

Maybe the American from the video. He was only injured.

They put him in a hospital here in Istanbul.

Really?

From the video? Can you reach him? I'd love to talk to him.

I don't know.

It's not that easy.

Antoine, they're here.

Listen, if it's a matter of money, I will send you some.

I really, really need to talk to him, OK?

You know what? Let me see what I can do.

-No promises, huh? -Thank you, Mehmet. Thank you so much.

-Hello, How are you? -Very well, and you?

-You can see we've made progress. -Very impressive indeed.

But budget-wise...

SYRIA. 73,000 DEATHS IN 2013. THE BLOODIEST YEAR.

Syria. 73,000 deaths in 2013. The bloodiest year.

MANY WOMEN IN THE KURDISH YPG MILITIA.

Many women in the Kurdish YPG Militia.

-Pregnant yep? -Yup. It's triplets.

-What's that? -Your mother's new book.

It's really good.

Yeah?

Want a coffee?

Yes, please.

- Hello? - Hello, Mehmet?

This is Antoine Habert, you know?

Yes. I'm in the hospital now with the American soldier.

Please talk to him.

This is the French guy I told you about.

Hey, man. It's Luke Murphy.

- I'm sorry to disturb you. - It's OK.

Mehmet showed me the video.

He said you're looking for Shamaran.

Oh, she's solid, man.

The woman in the video, her name is Shamaran?

- Committed as fuck. - Is she Kurdish?

No, man, she's French.

I thought you knew her.

Hey, buddy, you still there?

She's French? Are you sure?

Yeah, man, for sure.

She had a sexy French accent.

What's her name? Is it Anna?

I don't know her European name.

Here, we call her Shamaran.

She's with the Aleppo battalion.

OK, wait.

I just sent you a photo. Is it the woman you know?

Did you get it?

- Oh, shit-- - Luke, I have to talk to her.

Sorry, man, I gotta hang up.

Luke?

CALL ENDED

Everything, OK, Antoine?

Everything, OK, Antoine?

Antoine?

The girl with the ponytail in the video.

-I spoke to one of the guys in the video. -What?

On, the phone, but we got disconnected. I don't know why.

Hang on, I'm not following. He said he recognized Anna?

I sent him a picture. He reacted, but we got disconnected.

He did confirm she was French though.

So all he said was that she was French?

Quite a coincidence, right?

Exactly, it's a coincidence. That's all it is, Antoine.

Why didn't you tell me any of this?

I had to talk to someone there.

You've read the report thousands of times.

She died in a terrorist attack in Cairo.

There's evidence and witness accounts.

You know it was her.

"Autopsy Report for Anna Habert, 6th April, 2012."

A 96% DNA match.

And a 95% dental-record match.

They could have got it wrong. That happens all the time.

So what's more likely?

That she's still alive somewhere in Syria?

"Archaeologist comes back to life in Syria."

You feel guilty,

so you're just trying to convince yourself of something that doesn't make sense.

I'm sorry.

I know that's not what you want to hear.

That's my cab.

I'll be back in three days.

We'll talk about it as soon as I'm back, promise.

Hey, Sophie, am I disturbing you?

I'm going away for three days.

No, everything's fine.

I'll deal with Bruno I'll call him about the schedule.

See you soon.

Mehmet. It's Antoine Habert.

Please call me back. It's very urgent.

Can you wait for me here?

-Excuse me. Orthopedic, please. -Yes?

-Over there. -Thank you.

Hello?

I'm here to see Luke Murphy.

Go away.

Do you speak English?

French?

Turn around and leave!

I only need five minutes

with Luke Murphy, please. Five minutes.

-OK, it's-- OK? -Hey!

I told you to leave! Why do you insist? Go away!

OK, OK. I'm leaving. OK.

Sorry.

- Hello? - Mehmet, where have you been?

Antoine, you have no idea what happened.

I was arrested in the hospital because of you.

I spent the whole night in the police station.

- What? Why? - The American.

He helped the Kurds. You know it's not accepted here.

So, this is why they don't want me to see Luke. I went to the hospital.

-What do you mean? You are in Istanbul? -Yes.

I have to talk to him about the French woman, Shamaran.

Forget it. They are going to deport him out of the country.

There is no talking to him, or you will be arrested, too!

- No, no, no! I came just for him. - You are not listening to me.

It's not possible, Antoine!

So, what can I do? I'm not leaving without that information.

Listen, if you want information about the Kurds,

go to Reyhanli.

It's a city next to the border.

You want to find out about the girl? Go there.

- Is it safe? - The safest place around.

All European reporters go there.

Can you come with me?

No, no way. I have to keep a low profile for a while.

I paid you to help me, so let's find the solution.

I will contact you with my guy in Reyhanli, Talal.

-He will help you, OK? -Thank you, Mehmet.

Bonjour , hello.

I'm going to the airport, please. Domestic flights.

FEELING BETTER?

YES.

WHAT ARE YOU UP TO?

I'M AT HOME. WATCHING TV.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

-Hello. -Hello.

I'm Talal.

-You know why I'm here? -Ya, habib.

You cannot come here and ask about the Kurds.

This is Turkey. Are you crazy?

I was told I could get some help in this place.

No, no, no. If someone sent you here,

-he must come with you. -Mehmet,

the journalist, told me about this place.

You are a journalist?

No, I'm not. I'm looking for a French woman

who's with the Aleppo battalion of the YPJ.

Here, look.

This woman. I just wanna talk to her.

Who is she?

Someone I care about.

Do you know a way of calling them?

Call how, habib ? There is no phone there.

But, you can go there and ask.

No, no, no, I cannot go into Syria.

Why not? It's too close. It's only one hour by car.

I go there every week to bring money for the family.

Can you go there for me? I will pay you.

-To the Kurds? -Yeah.

-No problem. -Just wanna find this woman.

She calls herself Shamaran.

-Easy. -And?

I need a picture of her.

I will try.

If she say yes picture, you pay.

-Uh-huh. -If she say no picture,

you pay.

-You said it's one-hour drive? -To Tel Assan?

-Yeah. -Yeah, it's easy. It's only one hour.

Is it safe? What about ISIS, the rebels?

No, no, no. ISIS are in Rakka.

That is too far. And also, no rebels.

Only Kurds. They are very nice.

And all the Western journalists go in and out all the time.

-Can you take me there? -You said you cannot go to Syria.

No, I'm just trying to understand. If we do that now--

I can't drive with you night. But...

I can take you tomorrow early.

You decide for you.

OK.

We'll be back by noon, right?

For sure.

- Habib. Now, we walk. - OK.

-We're in Syria? -No. We're still in Turkey.

Good morning.

Good morning, Sheikh. How are you?

Good morning.

Good morning.

-Good morning, Amani. -Good morning.

What's to eat?

Cheese and olive Fatayer. The best in the camp. I made them myself.

-Go away! -Please.

Go away, move!

-From today? -No.

From tomorrow. Of course, from today.

Yallah, give me four.

- Wait, wait I'm gonna pay. - Thanks.

Thank you.

- Let's go. - Bye!

Bye!

- Fatayer J'ibna. - Try it.

Mm.

All the people here, they're refugees from Syria?

Ah, don't be too sad.

People here are still alive.

We do what we need to do, understand?

-Whatever we need. -Mm-hmm.

-Stop! -What?

Welcome to Syria.

This is the border?

No checkpoint, no fence?

I told you. It's easy.

Let's go.

Habib.

This is my cousin, Fouad. He will drive us.

Hello.

I brought you a Fatayer.

Let's go.

Why do you need a rifle? You said it's safe.

Habib. We are in Syria,

so all the people have one.

It's normal. Let's go.

Let's go!

Shortcut.

Easy.

Habib, there are your Kurds friends.

I will go talk with them.

The Frenchman's in the car?

Yes.

Go get him.

First pay.

We said 30,000 dollars.

It's too expensive.

I'll give you 15.

What's going on?

Fouad?

No.

Fuck you.

We had a deal.

Maybe I just shoot you in the head and take him for free.

Pray to the prophet.

You make one move,

and my cousin kills him.

Yallah ya Emir, what is it going to be?

I thought the Islamic State had honor.

Pay him.

There's one alive.

Don't shoot!

Get up!

Get up!

- Don't move. -Get up!

-Don't move. -Get up!

Faster. Get up!

Go, go, go.

Come, come.

Come.

Stop there!

Take off your clothes!

Take off your clothes!

Huh?

Faster.

Take off your clothes.

Your pants!

OK, OK, OK.

Turn around. Turn around.

Turn around.

Faster.

OK. On your knees!

On your knees!

Please. Please.

Take him.

Please.

Shut up!

Come on, come on.

Filthy dog!

Filthy dog!

Faster, faster.

Hello, comrade.

They got one alive.

ISIS scum.

Take him to the cell.

ISIS scum.

Let's go.

I'll kill him.

What's all the ruckus?

My name is Antoine Habert. I'm a French citizen. I need--

Who sent you?

Where were you going?

You speak French?

You have to help me. They've got it wrong.

I asked you what you're doing here.

I'm looking for my sister. She's with you, with the YPJ.

Her name's Anna. Here, they call her Shamaran.

Coming here was a big mistake.

This is really not a good day to join ISIS.