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Come here!

Man, what were you thinking?

This was our thing. You dragged Jule into it.

Why didn�t you tell me sooner?

I don't know.

I just wanted to help.

We won't hurt you, OK?

You can trust me.

OK, drive.

Got the flashlight?

- Go on! - Be careful.

It's a 100-meter drop. Two people were killed last year.

Put the groceries there.

We can sleep in here.

Good.

- A fire? - Yeah, super.

The matches are up here.

Your uncle comes here often?

Hardly ever.

Does he rent it out?

No.

We say we are on vacation.

In case the forest ranger comes by.

Don't let Hardenberg out.

Good morning.

We'll make it.

I don't know how, but we'll get out of this.

How about a 70s style political kidnapping?

We hang a sign around his neck:

"Prisoner of the Edukators"

We tape it for the TV stations.

This is our chance, guys.

Finally a living example to test our methods.

We need bread, milk and toilet paper.

And a newspaper.

A radio wouldn't be bad.

I'll go down and check the village.

I'll shop. You guys cook.

- Someone have money? - Not really.

Hardenberg's buying first round.

How's the People's Prison?

Careful!

What are you expecting?

By reaching so few?

Never heard of:

"Reach one, Educate 100"?

Words get around.

We might get some copycats.

We are just the fuse.

You think you're so much better?

You're not better than terrorists. You use the same methods...

Spreading fear and panic.

Our goal isn't to be better at any price.

We think it's more original to have a cause...

To make a difference

Isn't that crazy?

We struggle like crazy to minimize your damage.

How ungrateful!

Our little break-ins are nothing.

Compared to the violence used by people like you.

The state legitimizes you.

Us...

We get it from ourselves.

So you're Germany's savior?

The new millennium's RAF?

We're not hanging out in pubs

talking about the great revolution.

But it's true...

Serious action makes you vulnerable.

How truly terrible!

Peter, we never discussed it... How do you endure it all?

Maybe because I'm not particularly cultivated.

Or maybe because... I'm just a really cool guy.

What will you do with me?

You'll see soon.

We have 3 possibilities.

Plan A, we make this a kidnapping and demand ransom money.

At least this shit will give us money for a new life.

We surely can't go back to the old one.

All in the past, Jule.

Plan B... We put him in the morgue.

Are you crazy?

You've really lost it!

Jule, I'm joking. Calm down.

I've had it with your dumb jokes.

- This is about a human being! - OK!

Bad joke. I'll be serious.

Plan B, we leave him here with food for a week.

Then we inform the rangers.

But not before we're far away.

Tea?

What do you earn per year?

More or less 200 000.

3.4 million. That's what I read in Tagesspiegel.

Sounds like more, not less.

Don't you feel guilty?

Ruining a girl's life for a car worth petty cash to you.

Why?

Alright. I should have paid more attention

to who was involved.

I was stressed out.

I'm sorry.

How many hours a day do you work?

13, 14 hours, easily.

What do you do with all that money?

You amass things.

Big, expensive things.

Fat cars, enormous villa, a yacht...

A lot of stuff to indicate: "I'm an Alpha Male".

I can't see any other reason.

You don't even have time to cruise on your yacht.

So why do you always want more?

We live in a democracy.

I don't have to justify why I own certain things.

I paid for them.

Wrong!

We live in a capitalist dictatorship.

You stole everything you possess.

I can afford more because I work more.

I had the right ideas at the right time.

Besides...

I'm not the only one.

Everyone get the same chances.

A real contender, aren't you?

In Southeast Asia, many people work 13, 14 hours per day.

But they don't have villas. They earn 30 Euros per month.

They might have good ideas, too.

But they can't even pay for a bus ticket to the next town.

Sorry I wasn't born in Southeast Asia.

But you can still help make life bearable there.

The First World could cancel the Third World's debts.

That's only 0.01% of the GNP!

That would collapse the world's financial system.

You want them poor!

It's the way to control them.

Make them sell their raw goods.

at dirt cheap prices...

What do you know?

Like you didn't cancel Jule's debt.

- That's absurd! - No.

It's the basic rule of the system.

Suck others dry...

It stops them from reacting.

That's not true.

Sure, things need improvement...

Environmental protection, raising producer prices...

But the system won't change.

Why not?

Yes, why not?

The nature of man is to want to be better than others.

In every group, a leader emerges quickly.

Plus, most people are happy

only when buying something new.

Happy?

Think they are happy, Hardenberg?

Look around. Get out of that company car...

Walk on the street!

Anyone look happy? Or more like scared animals?

Look into their living rooms.

All glued to the TV...

Listening to chick zombies...

speaking of a happiness long gone.

Drive around town.

You'll see all the filth, the overcrowding...

The masses in department stores...

Up and down, like robots on escalators.

Nobody knows anybody.

They think Happiness is an inch away.

But it's unreachable, because you stole it.

That's how it is.

You know perfectly well.

But I have news for you, executive...

The system is overheated.

We're just forerunners. Your time is almost over.

Swim in you shit technology, but others are full of rage.

The rage of children living in slums,

watching American action films.

That's one part. Let's see...

Mental illness is rising.

Serial killers, shattered souls, senseless violence...

You can't sedate them with game shows and shopping.

The antidepressants won't work forever either.

The people have had enough of you shit system.

I admit some of what you say is true.

But I'm the wrong scapegoat.

I play the game, but I didn�t make up the rules.

It�s not who invented the gun, but who pulls the trigger.

I'll be in the kitchen... Washing dishes.

You know, it's not that simple.

You don't get off that easily.

It's an island in the Mediterranean. Practically no guards.

It's the control center for Europe�s 13 main satellites.

If the transmitter is sabotaged,

every TV screen in Europe will go black.

There's a fairly simple way.

I came up with it myself.

It's easier than you think.

Can I have a toke?

I thought people like you hated dope heads.

People like me?

Yeah, people like you.

You think I was born this way?

You probably weren't loved enough as a child.

I don't agree with you what you�re doing, but your arguments...

They remind me of another time.

Give us a history lesson!

Well, we did make history.

68 was a wild time.

I looked different then.

Long curly hair...

old leather jacket, bell bottom pants...

Always a cap...

A true rebel.

Must have been long ago!

Turbulent times... I was one of the leaders of the SDS.

Rudi Dutschke was a good friend of mine.

Who was chairman?

K.D. Wolf, Karl Dietrich Wolf.

Number 2?

His brother, Frank Wolf.

This morning was a far cry for revolt.

Yeah...It's been a while...

30 years ago.

We would have liked to get hold of a big shot like me.

And today, here I am!

Pretty funny.

I don't want to kiss up to you.

And I don't think it's right what you're doing to me.

But your idealism...

I can respect that.

Morning.

Everything OK?

Yes, fine.

Pass me the jam, please.

This one.

Can I have some bread?

It's in my interest that things go problem-free.

So i have a suggestion.

I must make a call before 16:00

Our cleaning woman mustn't go in the house.

Or she'll see the window.

There's no network. And cell phones can be traced.

I'll drive him down to the village. There's a phone booth.

He'll run away.

If he tries, I'll shoot him in the leg.

That won't be necessary. I won't run away.

I won't scream for help.

I don't have a secret code with the maid, in case of kidnapping.

And I have to call my wife. If not, she'll make a fuss.

Peter, can we talk?

What's that about?

Just a gas pistol I bought.

It's not loaded and it's broken.

It looks like real to a cop.

Jule called in the middle of the night.

So I brought it with me. It sounded like an emergency.

We could forget all that business about the accident.

I could draw up a document to end it.

I don't think this phone thing is going to work.

- Us three with a 50-year-old... - Forget it.

The streets are dead at noon. OK?

And if he screams?

He won't. not with my gun in his side.

We have no choice... The maid can't go inside.

There's not just the whole in the window.

Come on.

But give me the gun.

I'll do it.

I didn't bother with it because I'm always on the move.

I gave it to my lawyer.

It was business as usual for him.

Nobody knew to what extent it would affect someone.

You think I'm the weakest link here?

Think I'll buy all your bullshit?

But this is about more than the damn accident!

Where are the keys?

Check in my jacket.

Don't do anything stupid.

It's Mr. Hardenberg... Hello Mrs. Rose.

Yes, thank you.

No need to come today.

I came home earlier to work in peace.

I have some business to finish.

Please come next Wednesday.

I'll call you on Tuesday.

Good, same to you. Thank you.

Bye.

- Now my wife? - Yes.

It's me.

I had...

Hold on... A water pipe burst last night.

It was a big mess. I had to call a plumber.

No... everything is fine now.

But I couldn't call before.

Yes, on Monday.

At least, I hope on Monday...

I'll call you.

Kisses from me.

Bye.

Good... You're a good liar.

It's a sauna in there.

Bad cell phone reception.

Yeah, my son is in withdrawal.

Alright, let's go.

You heard... Drive.

I guess it�s been a while...

Since you did your own wash.

How can someone with your past live the way you do?

You must have had ideals.

My father told me: "Under 30 and not liberal, no heart.

"Over 30 and still liberal, no brain.

Yeah, right.

But I don't believe that crap.

It's the standard excuse of guys like you.

It happened slowly, gradually. you hardly notice it.

One day, you abandon your old car.

You want a dependable car, with air conditioning, a warranty.

You get married, raise a family, buy a house...

The kids need a good education. That costs money... Security!

You create endless debts, so you need a career to pay them.

So you do like they do.

Then one day, to your surprise at the polls...

You vote conservative.

Who made this great pasta?

Me..

Respect.

Thanks.

Who cooks at your house?

Your wife?

Mrs. Schwarz.

Our cook.

Before, I used to love to cook.

For my wife and I, the others in the commune.

Like big parties.

How many where you?

We were 6.

Rolf, Bernard, I,

Lizzy, Gabi, my wife.

First, Rolf and Gabi were together.

Then, Bernd and Gabi, then Lizzy and me.

Then Bernd and Lizzy...

Then Lizzy and my wife for a while...

It wasn't just a political movement.

We had fun.

Free love... But I don't have to tell you three.

You skip.

Skip again.

I'll draw 2.

Funny.

I pass.

I don't care.

- You make the rules. - Yes, I do.

When I was little...

with my friends...

we played house with dolls...

It was so real for them. They were so into it.

I was never able to forget they were only dolls.

I always felt like...

More of a watcher than a player.

You know?

I still feel like that.

In real life.

It's the Matrix.

If you see it, you can't be living in it.

Neither can I.

Good morning.

Someone has to grocery shop.

We're out of coffee, wine...

No more food, no more toilet paper...

I can't anymore. It's your turn.

I'll go.

I'll go with you.

There's no more dope!

Ask in the store!

Hardi, how about a game of cards?

Awesome.

Let's go in.

It's cold.

I thought...

money would bring freedom.

On the contrary.

You're burdened with responsibility.

Sometimes I feel like I'm in jail.

Stop moaning.

Isn't 3 million a year enough compensation?

I don't know what to do with the money.

Give it to those who need it.

With your annual salary you could save 1000 persons

from starvation.

Sounds corny, but it's true.

I could do that.

But only once.

So do it!

To be honest, Peter...

I've thought of giving it all up.

Just sell everything, move to the countryside...

Live modestly with my wife, both of us work as teachers..

Like when we were students.

Poor but happy.

We were in love.

When you talked about free love,

why mention the three of us?

Don't know it?

You bought them anyway!

They are disgusting.

They are for Hardenberg.

You two got something going?

Have you lost it?

Kiss my ass! This is your shit. I'm out of here.

�Peter, I�m sorry!

Sorry for what?

It just happened.

I fell in love.

Good, then I can go.

You don't love me anymore.

You bastard!

What were you thinking, man?

We hit it off, sorry.

Hit it off? Just like that?

Not "just like that". We got to know each other.

I thought we were friends.

- We are friends. - I trusted you!

You told me to help her!

Help her, not fuck her.

Asshole!

Coffee?

No, thanks.

Can I help you?

No, forget it.

I'm going to lie down. I'm a little tired.

The keys!

We screwed up.

Kidnapping Hardenberg was wrong.

We did it to save our own asses, not the world.

I guess this is it.

Thanks for driving me home.

Don't worry about the cops.

Wait!

Your sweater.

Here.

This is for you.

Waiver of Debt.

I won't ruin your life.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

After what I did, I can't make demands.

It�s over.

Talk like that, and you're one of them.

It's not the Jule thing that hurt. It�s that you take me for an idiot.

If I pocket a Rolex, that's not an insult to our case.

I believe in it, man.

Us three... That's more important than stuffy bourgeois ethics.

The best ideas survive.

Come on.

Some People Never Change.