1 00:00:00,060 --> 00:00:03,006 "Cannes Film Festival - Official Selection 2024" "Special Offers" 2 00:01:01,039 --> 00:01:04,452 Translated by: Nizar Ezz El-Din 3 00:01:04,962 --> 00:01:08,402 X: @NizarEzzeddine Facebook: nizar.ezz 4 00:02:47,731 --> 00:02:53,657 "2020 January" "The first day of Melik's trial" 5 00:03:12,524 --> 00:03:13,924 Is everything okay? 6 00:03:15,583 --> 00:03:17,823 Ladies and gentlemen, the bench 7 00:03:32,665 --> 00:03:35,957 The criminal trial was opened. Please sit down 8 00:03:42,165 --> 00:03:46,658 {\fs28}The thread {\fs25}"Ordinary case" 9 00:03:47,305 --> 00:03:51,421 "Based on a true story" 10 00:03:53,670 --> 00:03:55,350 "February 2017" "mas-tiber" 11 00:04:01,625 --> 00:04:03,667 No, Ryan! 12 00:04:09,514 --> 00:04:10,708 This bear is mine! 13 00:04:11,001 --> 00:04:12,600 To the table! 14 00:04:17,208 --> 00:04:18,458 To the table! 15 00:04:22,413 --> 00:04:23,413 This is mine! 16 00:04:40,488 --> 00:04:42,863 Welcome. Is your father here? - Yes - 17 00:04:43,654 --> 00:04:44,820 My father? 18 00:04:49,717 --> 00:04:51,210 Nikola Milik? - Yes? - 19 00:04:51,258 --> 00:04:54,163 You are under arrest for the premeditated murder of your husband 20 00:04:54,188 --> 00:04:55,937 What do you mean by premeditated murder? - Come with us - 21 00:04:55,962 --> 00:04:57,462 What's up? What did you do? 22 00:04:57,487 --> 00:04:58,562 Come on! 23 00:04:59,773 --> 00:05:01,650 .I can't leave my children like this 24 00:05:03,068 --> 00:05:04,494 What did you do? 25 00:05:05,748 --> 00:05:06,840 My father! 26 00:05:30,508 --> 00:05:34,217 Last week, a child died because of some drug 27 00:05:34,721 --> 00:05:36,804 I fear for my son, lawyer 28 00:05:36,925 --> 00:05:40,008 He will waste his life in vain If he continues this miserable behavior 29 00:05:40,175 --> 00:05:42,967 .Talk to him, please. He will listen to you 30 00:05:43,166 --> 00:05:44,583 .I will try 31 00:05:44,737 --> 00:05:47,945 What about my problems with taxes? - I'm working on it. 32 00:05:48,092 --> 00:05:50,967 .Take - No, I will send you my fees. 33 00:05:51,133 --> 00:05:52,675 Bye for now - .Thanks. Bye - 34 00:06:11,217 --> 00:06:13,675 .It's crazy that you still have this painting 35 00:06:15,331 --> 00:06:16,655 It's a gift 36 00:06:16,967 --> 00:06:19,508 I know that, because I was the one who gave it to you 37 00:06:22,925 --> 00:06:26,175 It's from our first year of marriage. Yes - 38 00:06:26,382 --> 00:06:30,007 I bought it from your friends who were They own that gallery, remember? 39 00:06:31,342 --> 00:06:34,300 ..no. No, I bought it from 40 00:06:34,467 --> 00:06:35,467 "X" 41 00:06:36,310 --> 00:06:37,692 No, you bought it from here 42 00:06:37,717 --> 00:06:39,275 No - Yes - 43 00:06:40,633 --> 00:06:41,800 Oh - Is it your phone? - 44 00:06:41,913 --> 00:06:43,163 No, it's your phone 45 00:06:58,750 --> 00:06:59,766 Yes? 46 00:07:02,346 --> 00:07:04,499 Is it something that can't wait until tomorrow? 47 00:07:07,133 --> 00:07:08,192 Okay 48 00:07:08,780 --> 00:07:10,696 .I will call you in five minutes 49 00:07:11,300 --> 00:07:14,133 .Police regarding the offices committee 50 00:07:15,758 --> 00:07:18,883 Obviously, I'm the only one Which answers at this hour 51 00:07:20,467 --> 00:07:23,217 Are you going? - I don't really have a choice. 52 00:07:29,967 --> 00:07:32,467 But tonight I remembered that I had been drinking 53 00:07:34,425 --> 00:07:36,258 Jan, would you do me a favor? 54 00:07:36,498 --> 00:07:38,290 .no. no. No - .only tonight - 55 00:07:38,443 --> 00:07:40,337 No - Conduct the interview - 56 00:07:40,362 --> 00:07:42,721 .And take the case tomorrow 57 00:07:44,383 --> 00:07:46,050 Come on, come on, Jan 58 00:07:51,467 --> 00:07:52,925 .just for you 59 00:07:54,538 --> 00:07:55,605 Thank you 60 00:08:01,496 --> 00:08:03,219 But don't go home 61 00:08:03,300 --> 00:08:04,758 Sleep here, this is ridiculous 62 00:08:04,831 --> 00:08:05,998 ..No, I prefer 63 00:08:06,258 --> 00:08:07,592 .I prefer my bed 64 00:09:02,383 --> 00:09:03,458 Thank you 65 00:09:04,092 --> 00:09:05,842 Lawyer... Good evening - 66 00:09:07,550 --> 00:09:10,050 The time is now 12:30 AM. You both have half an hour 67 00:09:10,217 --> 00:09:13,425 Okay. Would you remove the handcuffs, sir, please? - Of course - 68 00:09:19,300 --> 00:09:21,967 I am Attorney Meunier, your public defender 69 00:09:22,550 --> 00:09:24,483 .I don't know why we're meeting each other, sir 70 00:09:24,541 --> 00:09:26,750 Don't you know why you're here? 71 00:09:28,717 --> 00:09:30,550 .I am accused of killing my wife 72 00:09:30,590 --> 00:09:33,692 No one accuses you. You are in police custody 73 00:09:33,717 --> 00:09:36,068 This means that there are doubts or suspicions 74 00:09:36,093 --> 00:09:39,554 The police need information to investigate 75 00:09:39,765 --> 00:09:41,108 Why don't I go out then? 76 00:09:41,133 --> 00:09:44,383 Since the facts are serious. So he is right They keep you for 48 hours 77 00:09:44,408 --> 00:09:46,108 And we must commit to that 78 00:09:46,133 --> 00:09:49,342 You must tell me in detail .about what happened last night 79 00:09:49,508 --> 00:09:50,633 .I've explained that previously 80 00:09:50,900 --> 00:09:52,942 Yes, but you have to explain it to me 81 00:09:53,008 --> 00:09:56,508 .I have nothing to do here .I have to be with my children 82 00:09:57,675 --> 00:10:01,592 Mr. Melek, if you want me to help you You should talk to me a little 83 00:10:09,175 --> 00:10:11,758 Last night, I had an argument with my wife 84 00:10:11,925 --> 00:10:13,425 What is the reason? 85 00:10:13,571 --> 00:10:15,904 .She was very drunk again 86 00:10:17,679 --> 00:10:20,429 .I just told her I was worried about her 87 00:10:20,550 --> 00:10:21,712 .that's it 88 00:10:22,109 --> 00:10:25,151 She said to me: “I do what I want.” 89 00:10:25,550 --> 00:10:26,550 And then? 90 00:10:27,623 --> 00:10:30,248 Then she screamed asking me to leave the house 91 00:10:31,800 --> 00:10:33,967 .I said I'm at home too 92 00:10:35,055 --> 00:10:37,180 So she tried to slap me 93 00:10:37,550 --> 00:10:39,133 ..So I ran away, but... 94 00:10:41,297 --> 00:10:43,088 But it scratched me badly 95 00:10:43,791 --> 00:10:46,583 Was she violent with you? - No - 96 00:10:47,118 --> 00:10:49,451 .In fact, when you drink too much 97 00:10:51,639 --> 00:10:54,806 As soon as I told her about her problem With the damned alcohol, she gets angry 98 00:10:55,300 --> 00:10:56,883 She is stubborn 99 00:10:58,342 --> 00:11:00,428 And you? Were you violent with her? 100 00:11:00,550 --> 00:11:02,675 No, I've never raised my hand against her 101 00:11:02,842 --> 00:11:04,467 She is the mother of my children 102 00:11:04,672 --> 00:11:06,922 But we have two different minds 103 00:11:07,467 --> 00:11:10,633 After she wanted to slap you, what did you do? 104 00:11:11,743 --> 00:11:14,409 I told her that I would not leave the place 105 00:11:15,050 --> 00:11:17,050 ..And it has 106 00:11:23,592 --> 00:11:25,592 ..I said some words that... 107 00:11:28,550 --> 00:11:30,675 You know how these fights are 108 00:11:33,717 --> 00:11:35,508 What exactly did you say to her? 109 00:11:36,800 --> 00:11:38,217 To close her mouth 110 00:11:38,383 --> 00:11:40,592 .I was afraid the kids would wake up 111 00:11:40,891 --> 00:11:43,266 So she left. I begged her to stay 112 00:11:43,300 --> 00:11:44,842 There was nothing else to do 113 00:11:46,853 --> 00:11:49,186 I don't like to see her sleeping on that chair 114 00:11:50,508 --> 00:11:51,592 Which seat? 115 00:11:54,369 --> 00:11:55,619 When you're drunk 116 00:11:55,758 --> 00:11:58,092 .You go to the town square 117 00:11:58,304 --> 00:11:59,971 .2 minutes from home 118 00:12:00,005 --> 00:12:02,255 Then, did she go there? 119 00:12:02,508 --> 00:12:04,800 ...Yes, actually I think so 120 00:12:04,967 --> 00:12:08,133 It hurts me to see her destroying herself like this 121 00:12:08,300 --> 00:12:09,675 I don't know her anymore 122 00:12:10,467 --> 00:12:12,258 This is not good for children 123 00:12:12,444 --> 00:12:15,027 Because since she started drinking .Alcohol, she no longer cares about them 124 00:12:17,342 --> 00:12:19,133 This is not logical 125 00:12:19,300 --> 00:12:20,633 Yes, I understand that 126 00:12:21,592 --> 00:12:23,967 After she left, what did she do? 127 00:12:25,300 --> 00:12:28,433 I went to check that we didn't wake the kids 128 00:12:28,458 --> 00:12:30,437 .they were asleep. So I went to Roger's. 129 00:12:30,550 --> 00:12:31,675 At Roger? 130 00:12:32,508 --> 00:12:33,615 My friend Roger's bar 131 00:12:33,640 --> 00:12:35,265 .Five minutes walk from my house 132 00:12:37,342 --> 00:12:38,717 What time was it? 133 00:12:40,717 --> 00:12:42,001 About eleven 134 00:12:42,758 --> 00:12:45,217 Did you drink at the bar? - A cup of milk - 135 00:12:45,383 --> 00:12:48,300 Not alcohol? - I don't drink, I never liked it. 136 00:12:49,344 --> 00:12:50,969 Were there other people in that place? 137 00:12:51,508 --> 00:12:54,258 Roger and his wife, but she's gone to bed. 138 00:12:55,067 --> 00:12:56,109 And Roland 139 00:12:56,550 --> 00:12:57,800 And “Rashid” and “Karim.” 140 00:12:57,967 --> 00:12:59,258 But I don't talk to them much 141 00:13:00,436 --> 00:13:02,436 What time was it when you got back? 142 00:13:02,550 --> 00:13:04,675 About twelve-thirty or one in the morning 143 00:13:04,842 --> 00:13:06,175 .almost 144 00:13:07,175 --> 00:13:10,008 I talked to Roger and went home 145 00:13:11,050 --> 00:13:14,258 But your wife didn't come back. Didn't this worry you? 146 00:13:14,425 --> 00:13:16,925 She happened to sleep on that bench sometimes 147 00:13:17,092 --> 00:13:19,383 Really? Outside, with this Figure on a bench in winter? 148 00:13:19,583 --> 00:13:20,791 .it happened 149 00:13:23,335 --> 00:13:26,841 When the police came for you, she hadn't returned yet 150 00:13:26,866 --> 00:13:29,033 Didn't that worry him too? 151 00:13:29,409 --> 00:13:32,118 Her sister Audrey often comes and fetches her 152 00:13:32,324 --> 00:13:35,074 Usually, she comes back the next evening 153 00:13:35,967 --> 00:13:37,717 Does her sister live far away? 154 00:13:37,776 --> 00:13:39,943 In Ponte, near Avignon 155 00:13:47,118 --> 00:13:50,368 Has your wife had problems with the environment? 156 00:13:51,175 --> 00:13:52,250 No 157 00:13:53,175 --> 00:13:56,800 Was she fighting with someone or holding a grudge against her? 158 00:13:56,967 --> 00:13:58,633 No, I didn't see that 159 00:14:00,201 --> 00:14:02,358 If you have nothing to do with it 160 00:14:02,383 --> 00:14:04,633 Someone must have a reason 161 00:14:04,800 --> 00:14:07,800 Mr. Melek, think a little and help me please 162 00:14:07,967 --> 00:14:09,426 .I swear I don't know 163 00:14:09,550 --> 00:14:11,758 I don't know, I swear 164 00:14:12,534 --> 00:14:15,076 I wanted to be with my children and my wife 165 00:14:15,217 --> 00:14:16,967 So I'm going crazy here 166 00:17:08,886 --> 00:17:12,389 "Roger's Shop - Bar and Tobacco" 167 00:17:49,883 --> 00:17:51,629 Hello, gentlemen. Good morning - 168 00:17:53,550 --> 00:17:54,696 Good morning, Jan 169 00:17:54,758 --> 00:17:57,050 Mr. Salah? - I'm here - 170 00:18:01,937 --> 00:18:03,617 "La Provence: a terrible crime" 171 00:18:14,341 --> 00:18:15,483 .Excuse me 172 00:18:15,508 --> 00:18:16,675 Oh! 173 00:18:16,842 --> 00:18:18,383 Didn't you sleep? No - 174 00:18:19,217 --> 00:18:20,925 Did you read the article? 175 00:18:21,092 --> 00:18:23,675 Don't you want to go rest? - No - 176 00:18:24,508 --> 00:18:26,425 Did you read the article? 177 00:18:26,592 --> 00:18:27,592 Yes, yes 178 00:18:28,592 --> 00:18:30,003 That's terrible 179 00:18:30,217 --> 00:18:32,300 What do you think of this style? 180 00:18:33,425 --> 00:18:35,317 He has no history or accidents 181 00:18:35,342 --> 00:18:37,550 .Not the type of confirmed comet 182 00:18:37,717 --> 00:18:39,967 Nor the certain innocent 183 00:18:40,133 --> 00:18:41,800 How was it? In what condition? 184 00:18:42,467 --> 00:18:44,050 Nervous, confused 185 00:18:45,050 --> 00:18:47,592 He was more worried about his children than he was about himself 186 00:18:48,550 --> 00:18:50,823 He doesn't understand what's happening. In denial 187 00:18:50,848 --> 00:18:52,764 He talks about his wife in the present tense 188 00:18:53,342 --> 00:18:55,467 ..I'm curious to see 189 00:18:56,948 --> 00:18:58,170 .file 190 00:19:00,008 --> 00:19:01,925 Do you want to defend him? 191 00:19:03,652 --> 00:19:04,652 Yes 192 00:19:06,675 --> 00:19:09,856 Jan, you didn't ask for a take. Any case since Portal 193 00:19:09,881 --> 00:19:12,044 How long ago? 15 years? 194 00:19:16,456 --> 00:19:17,843 "Investigative Instructions Office" 195 00:19:33,383 --> 00:19:36,633 How can I defend you? If you don't tell me everything? 196 00:19:36,780 --> 00:19:40,447 What are you talking about? - Don't think I'm stupid, I've seen the investigation file. 197 00:19:40,685 --> 00:19:43,644 Roger's words to witnesses on the evening of the crime 198 00:19:43,758 --> 00:19:46,133 It was the first thing she should have talked to me about 199 00:19:46,300 --> 00:19:50,592 It is not acceptable for me to find out these things before Five minutes after entering the judge 200 00:19:53,444 --> 00:19:55,194 Roger, what are you doing here? 201 00:19:55,342 --> 00:19:57,217 .I didn't say anything against you 202 00:20:02,050 --> 00:20:03,133 "Roger!" 203 00:20:03,300 --> 00:20:04,550 "Roger!" 204 00:20:08,550 --> 00:20:09,800 Mr. Melek 205 00:20:10,925 --> 00:20:12,733 The evening before the incident 206 00:20:12,758 --> 00:20:15,508 You went to Monsieur Roger Marton's coffee 207 00:20:15,675 --> 00:20:18,425 How did he react when he saw you arrive? 208 00:20:18,797 --> 00:20:19,942 See, I'm not feeling well 209 00:20:19,967 --> 00:20:22,633 Please speak into speaker, Mr. Melek 210 00:20:24,175 --> 00:20:25,967 See, I wasn't feeling well 211 00:20:27,508 --> 00:20:31,050 He understood that it was because "Cecil. We used to fight often." 212 00:20:33,592 --> 00:20:37,133 Can you tell us what happened next while you were there? 213 00:20:38,418 --> 00:20:40,418 ..I sat at the bar, and... 214 00:20:41,258 --> 00:20:42,592 I talked about my quarrel 215 00:20:43,092 --> 00:20:45,164 This is the last request, we will close sir 216 00:20:45,217 --> 00:20:46,890 .It's okay. Thank you - Okay? Good night - 217 00:20:46,915 --> 00:20:48,110 .Well, she's sick 218 00:20:48,385 --> 00:20:50,968 If she won't stop being mad, call One of the social specialists 219 00:20:50,993 --> 00:20:52,940 You will become calmer 220 00:20:53,006 --> 00:20:54,214 .I can't do that 221 00:20:54,342 --> 00:20:56,057 Extreme kindness is extreme stupidity 222 00:20:56,082 --> 00:20:58,760 No wonder she crushes on you. It doesn't crush me. 223 00:20:59,092 --> 00:21:00,842 This is her personality, and that's all. "Roger" - 224 00:21:00,867 --> 00:21:02,175 .Stop pouring more 225 00:21:02,342 --> 00:21:04,942 We are discussing - Then leave this alone. 226 00:21:08,508 --> 00:21:09,883 .I'll go to sleep 227 00:21:10,217 --> 00:21:11,508 .See you later 228 00:21:21,413 --> 00:21:23,788 In fact, if it weren't for the kids, I would have finished with her 229 00:21:23,881 --> 00:21:25,464 What is the meaning of what you say? 230 00:21:25,592 --> 00:21:27,573 I knew that! 231 00:21:27,598 --> 00:21:29,014 Stop screaming here! 232 00:21:29,425 --> 00:21:32,425 It's okay, we'll just hear you. .correct. This is my store - 233 00:21:32,592 --> 00:21:34,733 Cecile, this is not your forced job. 234 00:21:34,758 --> 00:21:35,758 .You deserve better 235 00:21:35,925 --> 00:21:37,092 What is a compulsory job? 236 00:21:37,258 --> 00:21:39,008 Is there anything you can do? Just get drunk 237 00:21:39,175 --> 00:21:41,508 It's not her fault. Really? Isn't it her fault? - 238 00:21:41,675 --> 00:21:43,050 Whose fault is it then? 239 00:21:43,217 --> 00:21:46,592 What if tomorrow she decided to take your children? And she goes, isn't this her fault? 240 00:21:47,175 --> 00:21:50,133 How are you going to protect them from it if you're not there? 241 00:21:50,488 --> 00:21:53,258 I don't know - -You're the one who said you were going to end her. 242 00:21:53,425 --> 00:21:56,675 .You are allowing yourself to die slowly, to lose your mind 243 00:21:57,073 --> 00:21:59,192 .You are like a child, in the way you look at her 244 00:21:59,217 --> 00:22:00,758 .You are not a man 245 00:22:02,842 --> 00:22:04,391 Do you want a picture of me!? 246 00:22:08,431 --> 00:22:10,348 Let me tell you, if I were you 247 00:22:10,508 --> 00:22:12,508 ..I would have been there a long time ago 248 00:22:18,592 --> 00:22:20,532 What? - You know what I mean? 249 00:22:23,344 --> 00:22:24,844 .Okay, we'll close 250 00:22:37,592 --> 00:22:41,425 Mr. Melek, during the three years Which I spent in pre-trial detention 251 00:22:41,592 --> 00:22:44,950 I often referred to M. Roger "Marton" as your friend 252 00:22:45,666 --> 00:22:47,666 Can you say you like him? 253 00:22:49,425 --> 00:22:50,925 He was my only friend 254 00:23:03,008 --> 00:23:04,258 Mr. Melek? 255 00:23:08,050 --> 00:23:09,342 .yes, yes, sorry 256 00:23:10,185 --> 00:23:11,602 Excuse me 257 00:23:26,133 --> 00:23:28,925 If he's your only friend I imagine his opinion has weight for you 258 00:23:29,031 --> 00:23:30,197 Isn't it? 259 00:23:30,425 --> 00:23:32,675 For example, not to disappoint him 260 00:23:34,333 --> 00:23:36,208 Yes, I don't like to disappoint him 261 00:23:36,633 --> 00:23:39,883 ...when Roger suggested that you kill your wife 262 00:23:40,097 --> 00:23:42,055 Don't you think he crossed the line? 263 00:23:42,175 --> 00:23:43,675 I didn't take it seriously 264 00:23:45,467 --> 00:23:48,300 When he was drunk, he wanted to kill everyone 265 00:23:48,467 --> 00:23:50,550 He was barking, but not biting 266 00:23:51,467 --> 00:23:55,595 When he said you're not a man And you are unable to protect your children from your wife 267 00:23:55,788 --> 00:23:56,858 Didn't that bother you? 268 00:23:56,883 --> 00:23:58,487 Didn't you want to prove the opposite? 269 00:23:58,512 --> 00:24:01,140 My client is not a child, and we are not talking about psychology 270 00:24:01,165 --> 00:24:05,123 He will not kill his wife to gain his friend's approval 271 00:24:05,342 --> 00:24:07,883 Lawyer, we'll give you A time for you to talk 272 00:24:08,050 --> 00:24:09,800 Continue - Excuse me - 273 00:24:10,675 --> 00:24:12,786 Mr. Melek, is it true that six months ago? 274 00:24:12,811 --> 00:24:15,561 Have you consulted a lawyer about the divorce? 275 00:24:15,675 --> 00:24:16,717 For information. Yes 276 00:24:17,300 --> 00:24:19,633 May I know the reasons for this step? 277 00:24:20,717 --> 00:24:22,092 Cecile was drinking a lot 278 00:24:22,331 --> 00:24:24,581 “It's getting dangerous for Emma and Mel 279 00:24:24,675 --> 00:24:25,967 They were very small 280 00:24:26,452 --> 00:24:28,925 So I understand from that that you were .You plan to get rid of your husband 281 00:24:29,092 --> 00:24:30,592 .I mean legally 282 00:24:30,758 --> 00:24:32,258 No, I didn't do anything 283 00:24:32,491 --> 00:24:34,949 .I didn't want to take my children away from their mother 284 00:24:35,103 --> 00:24:37,103 But you met the lawyer twice 285 00:24:37,681 --> 00:24:39,610 One can love someone and divorce them, right? 286 00:24:39,635 --> 00:24:41,802 Yes, one can love .a person and kill him. Sir 287 00:24:42,383 --> 00:24:44,133 That's all, thank you 288 00:24:45,883 --> 00:24:48,467 Professor, defense lawyer 289 00:25:01,800 --> 00:25:04,708 ...Mr. Melek, when you were inquiring 290 00:25:04,733 --> 00:25:06,624 Regarding divorce procedures 291 00:25:07,074 --> 00:25:10,616 What did that colleague tell you about your child's custody? 292 00:25:10,776 --> 00:25:13,223 He told me that if we appear before the judge 293 00:25:13,248 --> 00:25:15,665 There is a good chance that I will get custody 294 00:25:16,550 --> 00:25:19,592 Because of her addiction to alcohol, I think 295 00:25:20,675 --> 00:25:22,300 .You don't drink 296 00:25:23,258 --> 00:25:24,425 However 297 00:25:25,474 --> 00:25:28,891 If you had divorced And you got custody of your children 298 00:25:28,916 --> 00:25:32,753 Your wife would have kept the house That's where you lived, right? 299 00:25:32,799 --> 00:25:35,651 Yes, the house is Cécile's. She inherited it from her father 300 00:25:35,758 --> 00:25:38,453 , which was before her death and in a reverse way 301 00:25:38,478 --> 00:25:41,686 .She had legally registered all of her property to her sister 302 00:25:41,930 --> 00:25:44,347 Audrey Girard, who currently lives there. 303 00:25:44,967 --> 00:25:46,383 In other words 304 00:25:47,258 --> 00:25:50,773 Even if you are not accused of killing your wife 305 00:25:50,798 --> 00:25:52,340 ..It was her sister who... 306 00:25:52,800 --> 00:25:56,608 She will inherit her house And you will have to move with your children 307 00:25:56,633 --> 00:25:59,050 Is this true? - Yes, that's true. 308 00:25:59,217 --> 00:26:01,711 ..So you knew that your wife was killed 309 00:26:01,743 --> 00:26:04,375 You will not be allowed to inherit her house 310 00:26:07,550 --> 00:26:11,550 Now let's get back to the interview ..which you conducted with 311 00:26:11,717 --> 00:26:13,300 ..the colleague 312 00:26:13,560 --> 00:26:15,810 With regard to divorce procedures 313 00:26:16,353 --> 00:26:20,020 If you had started it, what would have happened financially? 314 00:26:21,550 --> 00:26:22,567 ..No, I am 315 00:26:23,353 --> 00:26:26,159 ..I'm talking about the family compensation you get 316 00:26:26,184 --> 00:26:28,600 To raise your children, what would happen to it? 317 00:26:29,018 --> 00:26:30,685 .I'll still get it 318 00:26:30,758 --> 00:26:32,675 As long as it is a nursery facility 319 00:26:32,842 --> 00:26:37,025 Would these amounts have been allowed? You can find a home for your children 320 00:26:37,050 --> 00:26:39,758 And provide their needs? - Yes - 321 00:26:40,842 --> 00:26:43,050 ..So, can we say that divorce... 322 00:26:43,217 --> 00:26:46,675 Was the easiest thing going in your favor? 323 00:26:47,133 --> 00:26:48,192 Yes 324 00:26:48,967 --> 00:26:51,258 ..One more thing.. Your wife 325 00:26:52,050 --> 00:26:54,842 Was she enrolled in life insurance? - No - 326 00:26:55,008 --> 00:26:57,308 Was she saving? Does she have a bank account? 327 00:26:57,402 --> 00:27:00,550 .no. She had nothing except half her house 328 00:27:00,717 --> 00:27:03,321 The half that returned to her sister 329 00:27:03,346 --> 00:27:07,013 Then to your children in the event of her sister's death 330 00:27:07,133 --> 00:27:08,483 ...So, to sum it up 331 00:27:08,508 --> 00:27:10,233 ..The death of your wife 332 00:27:10,258 --> 00:27:12,967 It would bring you nothing but pain 333 00:27:13,133 --> 00:27:15,508 Thank you, Mr. Melek 334 00:27:18,271 --> 00:27:19,855 Thank you, lawyer 335 00:27:30,300 --> 00:27:32,758 For her children... for Elodie... 336 00:27:32,925 --> 00:27:35,550 For Jad and Ryan 337 00:27:35,717 --> 00:27:40,175 ...And Mel and Emma may God inspire them 338 00:27:40,272 --> 00:27:42,883 Strength and solace 339 00:27:43,825 --> 00:27:46,567 ..Peace be upon you, Mary, full of grace 340 00:27:46,592 --> 00:27:48,008 ..The Lord is with you 341 00:27:48,175 --> 00:27:50,258 ..Blessed are you among women 342 00:27:50,425 --> 00:27:55,258 ...and blessed is the fruit of your womb, our Lord Jesus Christ 343 00:27:56,050 --> 00:27:58,300 O Holy Mary, Mother of God 344 00:27:58,883 --> 00:28:00,258 ..Pray for us sinners 345 00:28:00,425 --> 00:28:01,883 Stop. Leave me alone 346 00:28:02,050 --> 00:28:03,925 Please, don't touch them 347 00:28:05,300 --> 00:28:07,258 Who do you consider yourself to be? 348 00:28:07,425 --> 00:28:09,467 .Let's go back, kids 349 00:29:04,717 --> 00:29:07,633 Yes? - I have an appointment. I'm the defense lawyer. 350 00:29:45,842 --> 00:29:48,182 If you refuse to see rehab 351 00:29:48,207 --> 00:29:49,717 This will play against you 352 00:29:49,883 --> 00:29:51,967 Why don't you want to go? 353 00:29:53,300 --> 00:29:55,175 What would change anyway? 354 00:29:56,675 --> 00:29:58,258 Think about your children 355 00:29:59,717 --> 00:30:01,633 .I won't be able to see them 356 00:30:01,800 --> 00:30:05,383 We will pay a visit .I spoke with social services 357 00:30:09,925 --> 00:30:12,008 Do you have children, lawyer? 358 00:30:12,519 --> 00:30:13,519 Yes 359 00:30:15,508 --> 00:30:17,807 I have other points to make, Nicola 360 00:30:17,832 --> 00:30:20,390 ..like the story of the existence of clay 361 00:30:20,550 --> 00:30:23,217 On your shoes and pants 362 00:30:24,028 --> 00:30:28,612 The comparison says that we found the same clay On Roger and Cécile's clothes 363 00:30:28,758 --> 00:30:30,286 How do you explain that to me? 364 00:30:30,633 --> 00:30:31,967 .I don't know 365 00:30:32,133 --> 00:30:35,425 I will not go to rehab .Because I didn't do anything 366 00:30:37,092 --> 00:30:38,341 What day is it on? 367 00:30:38,383 --> 00:30:40,050 Today is Saturday 368 00:30:43,101 --> 00:30:46,851 When the weather was good, we were We go to Dizon Pond with Ryan 369 00:30:46,925 --> 00:30:48,758 Roger was giving me his equipment 370 00:30:49,425 --> 00:30:53,050 There I gave him his first reed Own it with a nice reel 371 00:30:53,925 --> 00:30:56,592 .He was in his second year, still relatively young 372 00:30:59,467 --> 00:31:02,633 .If you help me, in two years, you'll be abroad 373 00:31:59,717 --> 00:32:00,883 What's there? 374 00:32:01,467 --> 00:32:04,758 .I'm Mounier. Your sister's husband's lawyer 375 00:32:04,925 --> 00:32:07,258 He asked me to come get his things 376 00:32:07,405 --> 00:32:08,613 He won't get anything 377 00:32:12,092 --> 00:32:14,608 Mrs. Girard, if you have something to say 378 00:32:14,633 --> 00:32:16,008 I will be happy to listen to you 379 00:32:16,175 --> 00:32:18,425 Because I think he doesn't tell me everything 380 00:32:37,342 --> 00:32:39,425 Malu, go. Come on, get out. 381 00:32:40,467 --> 00:32:41,508 Get out 382 00:32:47,050 --> 00:32:49,258 Do you see how beautiful she was? 383 00:32:51,133 --> 00:32:54,092 .She wasn't always in the state she was 384 00:32:56,456 --> 00:32:59,873 She was so beautiful when .She worked at City Hall 385 00:32:59,967 --> 00:33:01,967 ..she loved to laugh a lot, and... 386 00:33:02,133 --> 00:33:03,300 And to dance 387 00:33:04,092 --> 00:33:06,133 .before you meet that dirty man 388 00:33:09,550 --> 00:33:10,758 ..I know 389 00:33:14,342 --> 00:33:15,925 That you are defending him 390 00:33:16,746 --> 00:33:18,017 But he's a dirty man 391 00:33:19,592 --> 00:33:22,675 ..I'm not saying he didn't make her happy for a while, but... 392 00:33:22,842 --> 00:33:24,967 ..but these kids are the ones who did it 393 00:33:25,133 --> 00:33:27,008 They annihilated her life 394 00:33:31,342 --> 00:33:34,025 When our father died, it was A big shock for both of us, for sure 395 00:33:34,050 --> 00:33:37,467 .It was as if there was no one left to protect her 396 00:33:39,425 --> 00:33:42,550 Gradually, she started drinking more and more alcohol 397 00:33:44,467 --> 00:33:45,842 ..I was feeling ashamed 398 00:33:46,675 --> 00:33:49,842 And with pain when returning it from .that seat, in that case 399 00:33:52,675 --> 00:33:55,133 She didn't tell me anything about her life 400 00:33:55,300 --> 00:33:56,717 But I told her 401 00:33:56,883 --> 00:33:58,550 “Stay with me.” 402 00:34:00,811 --> 00:34:04,311 She loved her children, even if she was wrong 403 00:34:23,050 --> 00:34:25,053 Give him pictures of his wife and children 404 00:34:25,078 --> 00:34:27,092 .Let it hurt him like it hurts me 405 00:34:27,291 --> 00:34:29,125 And go now 406 00:34:32,883 --> 00:34:35,883 You don't like what I do, do you? - I don't care about it. 407 00:34:36,050 --> 00:34:39,633 But if you let it out, then... The memory of my sister will deprive you of sleep 408 00:35:05,567 --> 00:35:08,025 The victim died around two in the morning 409 00:35:08,050 --> 00:35:10,708 Wednesday night 19 - Thursday 20 February 2017 410 00:35:10,800 --> 00:35:12,175 With thirty minutes more or less 411 00:35:12,283 --> 00:35:15,824 These photos were taken after About seven hours of crime 412 00:35:15,925 --> 00:35:18,338 Were there traces of alcohol in the blood? 413 00:35:18,383 --> 00:35:21,567 ,Yes. According to the examination, and according to the timing 414 00:35:21,592 --> 00:35:25,883 There were 4.1 grams of alcohol In every liter of blood at the time of the crime 415 00:35:26,050 --> 00:35:28,669 A single wound was discovered on the victim's neck 416 00:35:28,967 --> 00:35:31,817 The wound was caused by something sharp 417 00:35:31,842 --> 00:35:33,383 With serrated blade 418 00:35:33,550 --> 00:35:35,550 Survival type knives 419 00:35:35,717 --> 00:35:39,233 The autopsy tells us that the wound was caused By cutting the right carotid artery 420 00:35:39,258 --> 00:35:44,258 The blade pierced the victim's neck Its right rear side, at point A 421 00:35:44,425 --> 00:35:47,633 ,Continue his way to the back left side 422 00:35:47,658 --> 00:35:49,391 To reach the left carotid artery at point B 423 00:35:50,217 --> 00:35:52,758 According to the examination of the wound and the blow 424 00:35:52,925 --> 00:35:55,467 ...The strike was single and deadly, and it was carried out forcefully 425 00:35:55,666 --> 00:35:56,916 And behind her 426 00:35:57,342 --> 00:36:00,342 Madam President, a question, please 427 00:36:01,092 --> 00:36:02,217 Here you go 428 00:36:02,883 --> 00:36:06,493 O expert, as long as the strike I moved from right to left 429 00:36:06,518 --> 00:36:08,018 ..and from behind 430 00:36:08,550 --> 00:36:12,217 Can you act out the killer's physical movements? 431 00:36:12,383 --> 00:36:15,092 Sir, the expert will not do that. Not here to clown 432 00:36:15,163 --> 00:36:17,481 Madam President of the Court, if you allow me, I will 433 00:36:17,506 --> 00:36:20,714 I have deep admiration By the clown Marcel Marceau 434 00:36:20,842 --> 00:36:21,858 Here you go 435 00:36:21,883 --> 00:36:23,258 Thank you 436 00:36:27,467 --> 00:36:30,383 ..Mr. Expert, can you, please? 437 00:36:30,408 --> 00:36:32,450 Can you describe it to me so I can do it? 438 00:36:32,758 --> 00:36:35,342 Here you go - Okay, so - 439 00:36:36,257 --> 00:36:40,048 The killer was behind the victim Maybe hold it steady with one hand 440 00:36:40,175 --> 00:36:41,550 .with one hand 441 00:36:41,717 --> 00:36:43,008 Like this look? - Yes - 442 00:36:43,175 --> 00:36:46,550 Then he planted the knife blade in her throat, with the other hand 443 00:36:46,717 --> 00:36:48,008 like this? 444 00:36:51,300 --> 00:36:52,425 Thank you 445 00:36:53,092 --> 00:36:55,233 If the blow is from right to left 446 00:36:55,258 --> 00:36:58,050 Can't we say that this is the work of a left-handed person? 447 00:36:58,217 --> 00:36:59,925 .It can be said that this is possible 448 00:37:00,675 --> 00:37:01,800 Thank you 449 00:37:01,967 --> 00:37:04,800 Thank you, Mr. Lawyer, for your performance 450 00:37:05,133 --> 00:37:07,717 In a way that might open the door to professionalism for you 451 00:37:09,383 --> 00:37:10,842 Mr. Expert, continue 452 00:37:12,883 --> 00:37:16,124 The horizontal shape of the wound and traces of blood on the knees 453 00:37:16,149 --> 00:37:18,783 It indicates that the victim was standing at the time of the crime 454 00:37:19,092 --> 00:37:20,967 Are there any other injuries confirmed? 455 00:37:21,133 --> 00:37:22,472 .no. No other injuries 456 00:37:22,508 --> 00:37:24,592 No pushing, no pulling 457 00:37:24,878 --> 00:37:27,967 Madam Speaker, I have a question - Here you go. 458 00:37:28,860 --> 00:37:30,652 Dear expert, in the absence of such effects 459 00:37:30,677 --> 00:37:33,344 We can assume that the victim ..she was at the scene of the accident 460 00:37:33,592 --> 00:37:35,967 With someone she was familiar with? 461 00:37:37,675 --> 00:37:39,550 This is a possibility, yes 462 00:37:40,133 --> 00:37:41,633 That's all, thank you 463 00:37:44,842 --> 00:37:46,133 Mrs. Marton 464 00:37:47,056 --> 00:37:48,733 ...the evening before the incident 465 00:37:48,820 --> 00:37:52,633 Did you hear the accused express a desire to kill his wife? 466 00:37:54,412 --> 00:37:55,578 .I don't know 467 00:37:55,643 --> 00:37:58,101 This is the last order, we will close sir. It's okay, okay. 468 00:37:58,175 --> 00:37:59,508 What about your husband? 469 00:37:59,533 --> 00:38:00,541 .She is sick 470 00:38:00,717 --> 00:38:03,442 If she won't stop being mad, call One of the social specialists 471 00:38:03,467 --> 00:38:05,342 You will become calmer 472 00:38:05,508 --> 00:38:06,842 .I can't do that 473 00:38:07,008 --> 00:38:09,425 Give advice to Nicola 474 00:38:09,592 --> 00:38:11,758 No wonder she crushes on you. Nothing to worry about. 475 00:38:11,925 --> 00:38:14,525 She doesn't crush me, that's her personality, that's all. 476 00:38:14,550 --> 00:38:16,258 Roger, stop spilling any more. 477 00:38:16,800 --> 00:38:19,008 We are discussing - Then leave this alone. 478 00:38:19,175 --> 00:38:20,550 Then I went to bed 479 00:38:23,558 --> 00:38:25,558 But you didn't sleep right away! 480 00:38:29,633 --> 00:38:31,383 No, I felt disgusted 481 00:38:36,852 --> 00:38:39,418 Then I went to bed with a book 482 00:38:45,066 --> 00:38:48,425 I heard the sound of the metal gate At one o'clock in the morning 483 00:39:05,325 --> 00:39:06,538 "Lore" 484 00:39:07,633 --> 00:39:09,408 Yes? - "Lore" - 485 00:39:10,217 --> 00:39:12,800 Take a sedative in the bathroom 486 00:39:25,312 --> 00:39:27,312 What? What are you saying? 487 00:39:28,592 --> 00:39:30,675 What did he respond to? 488 00:39:33,632 --> 00:39:34,798 ..he said 489 00:39:37,645 --> 00:39:39,436 “I did it. Damn it! I did it.” 490 00:39:41,346 --> 00:39:42,777 Quiet, please 491 00:39:44,114 --> 00:39:45,739 Calm down, thank you 492 00:39:46,859 --> 00:39:51,592 Mrs. Marton, has your husband told you what he did? 493 00:39:51,811 --> 00:39:53,520 No, he didn't say anything else 494 00:39:53,726 --> 00:39:55,393 He was very drunk 495 00:39:55,467 --> 00:39:57,592 He fell asleep after 30 seconds 496 00:39:57,864 --> 00:39:59,060 And the next day? 497 00:39:59,196 --> 00:40:00,446 No 498 00:40:02,300 --> 00:40:04,383 .He stayed in bed all morning 499 00:40:04,576 --> 00:40:07,951 He told me he didn't want to open .The bar, because he feels sick 500 00:40:08,717 --> 00:40:09,925 So I said, “Okay.” 501 00:40:10,204 --> 00:40:13,069 In your opinion, what did your husband Ben do? One o'clock in the morning 502 00:40:13,094 --> 00:40:16,094 ...the time Nikola Melik left the bar 503 00:40:16,342 --> 00:40:19,717 ...and 3:15 a.m., when he joins you 504 00:40:19,883 --> 00:40:21,008 In the room? 505 00:40:25,092 --> 00:40:26,342 .I have no idea 506 00:40:29,300 --> 00:40:30,633 .I never knew 507 00:40:34,971 --> 00:40:36,983 Less than 24 hours after the incident 508 00:40:37,008 --> 00:40:39,175 The police came looking for your husband 509 00:40:39,342 --> 00:40:42,258 Can you tell us what they found at your house? 510 00:40:43,425 --> 00:40:45,925 .that he has a gun. But it doesn't work 511 00:40:47,042 --> 00:40:48,310 And he has one too 512 00:40:48,335 --> 00:40:49,626 .military knife 513 00:40:50,883 --> 00:40:52,467 Could you describe it? 514 00:40:53,258 --> 00:40:55,800 ..the kind with the handle that 515 00:40:55,967 --> 00:40:57,883 It has holes in the fingers 516 00:40:58,050 --> 00:41:00,342 American fist? - Yes, that's right. 517 00:41:02,050 --> 00:41:03,217 .It's very big 518 00:41:09,347 --> 00:41:11,805 .found this! It was there at the bar, under the sink 519 00:41:22,550 --> 00:41:24,217 Now I ask you again 520 00:41:24,538 --> 00:41:27,842 What did your husband tell the police? At the first hearing? 521 00:41:29,008 --> 00:41:30,967 ..that he did nothing in particular 522 00:41:31,133 --> 00:41:32,425 As for anything else? 523 00:41:33,300 --> 00:41:34,967 So let me remind you 524 00:41:35,192 --> 00:41:39,692 He said that between the departure of Mr Melik and his return to your room. 525 00:41:40,175 --> 00:41:42,175 .He was tidying up the bar 526 00:41:43,658 --> 00:41:45,074 For two hours? 527 00:41:47,436 --> 00:41:49,520 .Maybe I watched TV too 528 00:41:49,842 --> 00:41:51,967 Didn't you take your car at that moment? 529 00:41:52,133 --> 00:41:53,904 .I was completely drunk. I told him 530 00:41:53,929 --> 00:41:56,721 If I had taken my car, I would have smashed it 531 00:42:01,934 --> 00:42:04,425 Do you have a survival knife? 532 00:42:04,800 --> 00:42:06,175 .correct 533 00:42:07,093 --> 00:42:08,848 Do you know where he is? 534 00:42:08,937 --> 00:42:09,948 .in the garage 535 00:42:10,050 --> 00:42:11,980 In my box of army memories 536 00:42:12,121 --> 00:42:15,038 Why did we find it under the sink at the bar then? 537 00:42:17,439 --> 00:42:20,272 .At some point, I think I took it 538 00:42:21,734 --> 00:42:24,217 Really? - Ask my wife - 539 00:42:24,383 --> 00:42:26,926 When I'm drunk, I lock myself up .in my workshop 540 00:42:26,951 --> 00:42:28,534 And I wear my uniform 541 00:42:29,081 --> 00:42:32,540 Some evenings, I put on the hat I make customers laugh 542 00:42:33,633 --> 00:42:34,717 Okay 543 00:42:34,883 --> 00:42:38,227 So you took your knife from the garage And you took her to the bar 544 00:42:38,252 --> 00:42:40,419 If you found her in the bar, that's possible, yes 545 00:42:40,967 --> 00:42:42,675 Did you clean your knife? 546 00:42:43,340 --> 00:42:44,340 No 547 00:42:44,587 --> 00:42:48,170 We found it wet with traces of dishwashing liquid 548 00:42:49,133 --> 00:42:52,092 So I washed it. What do you want me to say? 549 00:42:53,092 --> 00:42:55,217 ..Then you will understand my doubts 550 00:42:56,092 --> 00:42:58,175 Regarding the interrogation of your husband 551 00:43:05,050 --> 00:43:07,300 Madam Chief Justice, could you please ask? 552 00:43:07,325 --> 00:43:09,700 Declassifying the seventh document? 553 00:43:11,342 --> 00:43:13,008 Mr. Bailiff? 554 00:43:37,915 --> 00:43:40,623 Can you recognize this? The knife, Mrs. Marton? 555 00:43:41,550 --> 00:43:43,258 .It's for my husband 556 00:43:45,383 --> 00:43:48,102 I remind the court that it has the same characteristics 557 00:43:48,127 --> 00:43:50,252 For those used in crime 558 00:43:50,665 --> 00:43:53,373 Serrated blade, similar length 559 00:43:53,853 --> 00:43:55,103 Moreover 560 00:43:55,217 --> 00:43:58,925 The analysis report reveals the presence of... Roger Marton's DNA 561 00:43:59,092 --> 00:44:02,092 ...on the handle, and also reveals a little 562 00:44:02,324 --> 00:44:05,324 Of the flesh cells between the handle and the blade 563 00:44:05,425 --> 00:44:06,550 Unfortunately 564 00:44:07,300 --> 00:44:10,133 ...the quantity is too small to discover the history 565 00:44:10,300 --> 00:44:12,300 And lineage 566 00:44:13,342 --> 00:44:16,175 I have one last question, Mrs. Marton 567 00:44:17,133 --> 00:44:19,092 In which hand does your husband write? 568 00:44:21,092 --> 00:44:22,175 .with the left 569 00:44:22,342 --> 00:44:25,555 I will conclude by saying that my client is right-handed 570 00:44:25,653 --> 00:44:28,219 Thank you - Sorry, Mr. Lawyer. 571 00:44:28,373 --> 00:44:31,581 .Lawyer, your hint is derived from your own interpretation 572 00:44:32,054 --> 00:44:34,721 In my opinion, it could criminalize the accused 573 00:44:35,425 --> 00:44:38,650 In the hypothesis that Mr. Melik killed his wife 574 00:44:38,675 --> 00:44:41,008 ..He can use the power of his right hand 575 00:44:41,242 --> 00:44:42,700 ..to install it 576 00:44:42,800 --> 00:44:45,258 While the fatal blow was with his left hand 577 00:44:45,465 --> 00:44:47,733 ..Given the depth of the wound, my client will not be able to 578 00:44:47,758 --> 00:44:51,217 Who planted the blade deeply in The victim's mouth is on his weak arm 579 00:44:51,329 --> 00:44:54,829 With all due respect, we are not here .judges in a contest of strength here 580 00:45:44,574 --> 00:45:46,199 What are you drawing, Emma? 581 00:45:46,237 --> 00:45:47,748 ..My father is in prison 582 00:45:47,875 --> 00:45:51,375 .with us in front of us, if we can see him again 583 00:45:51,581 --> 00:45:52,790 Yes, that's nice 584 00:45:57,852 --> 00:45:58,870 Serious? 585 00:45:58,895 --> 00:46:00,895 Didn't you draw anything for my father? 586 00:46:02,467 --> 00:46:03,633 serious"?" 587 00:46:07,026 --> 00:46:09,526 Come on, kids. Just go to a break 588 00:46:11,258 --> 00:46:12,675 No, no, stay 589 00:46:17,217 --> 00:46:18,383 Sit down 590 00:46:23,092 --> 00:46:24,967 Jade's not at her best, is she? 591 00:46:25,166 --> 00:46:27,332 No, she's still not talking 592 00:46:27,357 --> 00:46:30,399 But she played with the kids last week 593 00:46:33,092 --> 00:46:35,967 So, what did they say about his release? 594 00:46:36,133 --> 00:46:38,425 The request was rejected again 595 00:46:39,114 --> 00:46:41,169 ..But your father asked me to tell you 596 00:46:41,194 --> 00:46:43,967 ..He loves you very much and believes... 597 00:46:44,133 --> 00:46:47,425 .You are so brave, and you miss him so much 598 00:46:48,738 --> 00:46:51,113 Do you think we'll be able to see it? 599 00:46:53,747 --> 00:46:55,747 The issue of visits is complex 600 00:46:56,883 --> 00:46:59,675 Have you thought about what I asked you last time? 601 00:46:59,875 --> 00:47:01,541 To come and bear witness? 602 00:47:02,310 --> 00:47:03,769 No, I don't want that 603 00:47:03,896 --> 00:47:07,230 Why? It would help your father if you testified 604 00:47:08,092 --> 00:47:09,383 .I feel ashamed 605 00:47:15,967 --> 00:47:20,640 They are found in the mud on your clothes The same ingredients found in the mud of your street 606 00:47:20,842 --> 00:47:24,692 But there is no trace of ingredients The clay in Van Gogh's bridge 607 00:47:24,717 --> 00:47:26,092 According to the initial inspection 608 00:47:26,258 --> 00:47:29,217 So, in this respect, you are completely innocent 609 00:47:29,383 --> 00:47:30,736 Thank you, Professor 610 00:47:31,383 --> 00:47:33,709 ..But you must give me some clarification about the nature of... 611 00:47:33,758 --> 00:47:36,051 The relationship between your wife and Roger 612 00:47:36,092 --> 00:47:38,008 Roger again? 613 00:47:39,459 --> 00:47:43,508 If I can't prove it That he was someone familiar to Cecil 614 00:47:43,533 --> 00:47:46,254 ...and that he was present at the crime scene without fighting 615 00:47:46,383 --> 00:47:48,425 This will be an argument against you 616 00:47:48,565 --> 00:47:49,898 This doesn't mean anything 617 00:47:50,092 --> 00:47:52,660 She was drunk. Anyone can do it 618 00:47:52,837 --> 00:47:53,921 ..yes, but 619 00:47:54,425 --> 00:47:56,508 We have no other suspect 620 00:47:57,118 --> 00:48:00,493 Understand, Nicola, that's not it .a move against him, but for you 621 00:48:03,383 --> 00:48:06,508 Did your wife go to Roger's bar? 622 00:48:08,258 --> 00:48:09,592 Yes, that happened sometimes 623 00:48:09,818 --> 00:48:11,735 How did he treat her? 624 00:48:11,842 --> 00:48:13,467 .well, soberly 625 00:48:14,496 --> 00:48:17,883 Did she know he was your best friend? - Yes - 626 00:48:18,136 --> 00:48:20,636 .well that's it. We will get through this 627 00:48:20,717 --> 00:48:21,743 ...by the way 628 00:48:21,800 --> 00:48:24,050 Take, this is from Elodie 629 00:48:33,217 --> 00:48:35,300 It was a nice wedding 630 00:48:40,175 --> 00:48:42,304 Cecil's father was still alive 631 00:48:42,554 --> 00:48:44,095 .He loved me 632 00:48:44,592 --> 00:48:48,050 I remember his argument with Audrey Who did not want to attend 633 00:48:48,217 --> 00:48:49,592 Didn't you want to come? 634 00:48:49,758 --> 00:48:51,217 It happened quickly 635 00:48:51,383 --> 00:48:55,383 Did you get married quickly? - Two months after our first meeting - 636 00:48:55,692 --> 00:48:57,650 How did you two meet? 637 00:48:57,774 --> 00:48:59,941 At the July party in Mas-Tiber 638 00:49:00,008 --> 00:49:03,800 She had... something striking in her eyes 639 00:49:03,967 --> 00:49:05,758 I couldn't stop looking at her 640 00:49:05,845 --> 00:49:07,425 At one point she saw me 641 00:49:07,865 --> 00:49:09,758 She asked me what my problem was 642 00:49:09,925 --> 00:49:11,133 “Nothing,” I said 643 00:49:11,633 --> 00:49:14,050 And I found it beautiful 644 00:49:15,249 --> 00:49:16,883 And after that, I invited her to dance 645 00:49:17,592 --> 00:49:19,425 Did you accept? - Yes - 646 00:49:19,592 --> 00:49:21,008 I couldn't believe it 647 00:49:22,892 --> 00:49:24,142 .We went to dinner 648 00:49:24,217 --> 00:49:25,675 We talked a lot 649 00:49:25,915 --> 00:49:27,415 We had a good time 650 00:49:27,554 --> 00:49:30,429 .She also lost her mother when she was a child 651 00:49:30,925 --> 00:49:32,717 Then I accompanied her home 652 00:49:33,236 --> 00:49:35,277 And the moment you leave the car 653 00:49:36,758 --> 00:49:38,258 .I tried to kiss her 654 00:49:38,800 --> 00:49:40,842 ..and since she allowed me 655 00:49:41,425 --> 00:49:44,592 .I told myself that I would never be alone 656 00:50:17,928 --> 00:50:20,342 Did Attorney Meunier explain to you? - Yes - 657 00:50:20,521 --> 00:50:22,406 Jan told me in detail 658 00:50:23,425 --> 00:50:26,300 They sacrificed him because he decided to leave them 659 00:50:26,467 --> 00:50:28,425 .He no longer wanted to trade with them 660 00:50:29,008 --> 00:50:30,428 .I am afraid for my son 661 00:50:30,467 --> 00:50:32,573 .He is a young wrestler with talent 662 00:50:32,598 --> 00:50:34,550 He will waste his life in vain 663 00:50:34,967 --> 00:50:36,633 You have to help me think 664 00:50:36,718 --> 00:50:38,845 He wants to withdraw his complaint against those scoundrels 665 00:50:38,870 --> 00:50:40,633 Wait. "Jean"? 666 00:50:42,668 --> 00:50:44,573 What's happening to you? "Jean"? 667 00:50:47,342 --> 00:50:48,717 ..nothing..this 668 00:50:48,829 --> 00:50:49,864 ..I felt 669 00:50:50,508 --> 00:50:52,508 I have some loss of sensation in my head. It's okay 670 00:50:52,567 --> 00:50:55,466 Have you improved? - .Yes. I feel better. nothing happened - 671 00:51:13,467 --> 00:51:16,175 Should I call the doctor? - .No no. No need - 672 00:51:20,217 --> 00:51:22,258 You scared me a while ago 673 00:51:22,717 --> 00:51:24,717 .You were white as a sheet 674 00:51:25,646 --> 00:51:27,646 Why are you smiling? - Because of the expression - 675 00:51:27,800 --> 00:51:30,300 .white as a sheet. My mother used to say that 676 00:51:31,018 --> 00:51:32,143 .I'm not your mother 677 00:51:32,230 --> 00:51:35,813 But I'm telling you that you have to take care of yourself 678 00:51:36,784 --> 00:51:38,159 .You work too much 679 00:51:38,284 --> 00:51:39,618 .You are exhausted 680 00:51:40,258 --> 00:51:42,233 I haven't seen you like this since the Portal case 681 00:51:42,258 --> 00:51:44,483 Nothing I was able to do. There's no evidence against Melik 682 00:51:44,508 --> 00:51:46,217 And the whole issue is doubtful 683 00:51:46,390 --> 00:51:48,349 So to you he is innocent? 684 00:51:48,508 --> 00:51:50,217 .This is not the issue 685 00:51:50,721 --> 00:51:54,258 .I'm just talking about my defense .I want to believe in my arguments 686 00:51:57,540 --> 00:52:00,124 But can you admit that you are wrong? 687 00:52:01,383 --> 00:52:04,383 .I can admit I'm wrong, yes 688 00:53:09,114 --> 00:53:12,248 "January 2020" "The second day of Melik's trial" 689 00:53:12,273 --> 00:53:13,967 I have excellent news 690 00:53:14,550 --> 00:53:17,258 Mrs. Diallo called me Of social services 691 00:53:17,967 --> 00:53:19,828 Elodie agreed to testify 692 00:53:20,008 --> 00:53:23,201 If her father agrees, she will come to testify. This is great. 693 00:53:23,258 --> 00:53:24,633 Professor Meunier? 694 00:53:27,300 --> 00:53:29,093 .I discovered some beautiful things about you 695 00:53:29,508 --> 00:53:31,880 Portal, does the word "portal" remind you of something? 696 00:53:31,946 --> 00:53:33,258 .Excuse me, ma'am 697 00:53:33,425 --> 00:53:36,883 Great lawyer who fired "Portal", the old killer, was released 698 00:53:37,050 --> 00:53:38,383 Madam, that's enough 699 00:53:38,550 --> 00:53:41,008 And what did "Portal" do, which you quickly released? 700 00:53:41,175 --> 00:53:42,936 He killed over and over again 701 00:53:42,961 --> 00:53:44,253 That's enough, now 702 00:53:46,467 --> 00:53:47,550 Come on, you idiot! 703 00:53:47,717 --> 00:53:49,592 Go and do your dirty work! 704 00:54:07,508 --> 00:54:10,175 Your daughter, Elodie, must come and testify 705 00:54:11,300 --> 00:54:12,467 Testify to what? 706 00:54:12,967 --> 00:54:14,697 .on the fact that she needs you 707 00:54:14,734 --> 00:54:17,980 Jurors will understand that she is responsible About her four brothers and sisters 708 00:54:18,195 --> 00:54:19,445 .I don't want that 709 00:54:20,515 --> 00:54:21,525 .You don't understand 710 00:54:21,550 --> 00:54:24,969 If you write an application now, you won't be able to The President of the Court may reject it 711 00:54:24,994 --> 00:54:26,327 She doesn't have to see all this 712 00:54:27,050 --> 00:54:28,608 That's okay, she can come 713 00:54:28,633 --> 00:54:30,633 No. I'm the one who doesn't want that .I don't want her to see me here 714 00:54:30,752 --> 00:54:31,898 Three years later 715 00:54:31,967 --> 00:54:32,971 .I don't want that 716 00:54:33,508 --> 00:54:34,774 .I don't want that 717 00:54:43,717 --> 00:54:46,883 You confirm that there is no trace of acid Nuclear belongs to Nikola Milik 718 00:54:47,050 --> 00:54:48,508 ...nor Cecil Milik 719 00:54:48,675 --> 00:54:51,217 He was found in a car Mr. Roger Martone? 720 00:54:51,242 --> 00:54:53,424 Yes. Exactly - And on the victim's body? - 721 00:54:53,868 --> 00:54:56,795 ...on the victim's body, an autopsy revealed the presence of... 722 00:54:56,842 --> 00:54:59,092 .DNA of "Nikola Melik" only 723 00:54:59,321 --> 00:55:02,467 This is completely normal, as he is the victim's husband 724 00:55:02,679 --> 00:55:03,841 .You are right, lawyer 725 00:55:03,903 --> 00:55:07,570 ..But the details change this natural state 726 00:55:07,717 --> 00:55:10,692 Sir Policeman, did the autopsy report reveal... 727 00:55:10,717 --> 00:55:12,967 Something for the victim's nails, please? 728 00:55:14,111 --> 00:55:16,925 Under the nails of the right ring and middle fingers 729 00:55:17,092 --> 00:55:20,486 The pathologist found a small amount of blood 730 00:55:20,511 --> 00:55:22,883 Turns out it belongs to Mr. Melek 731 00:55:23,050 --> 00:55:26,967 As described in the report My client's interrogation 732 00:55:27,133 --> 00:55:29,446 .Just before the tragedy, the couple had an argument 733 00:55:29,471 --> 00:55:31,983 Mrs. Melek tried to slap my client 734 00:55:32,008 --> 00:55:33,383 And she scratched him in the neck 735 00:55:33,576 --> 00:55:36,481 Lawyer, stop interrupting Ms. Public Prosecution Attorney 736 00:55:36,506 --> 00:55:39,131 .And let her lead her interrogation as she wishes 737 00:55:39,298 --> 00:55:40,673 Thank you, Madam President 738 00:55:40,800 --> 00:55:43,092 This is not the point that raises My concern, lawyer 739 00:55:43,258 --> 00:55:45,425 ...Mr. Policeman, please continue 740 00:55:45,652 --> 00:55:48,735 ...we also found it under the fingernail of the right index finger 741 00:55:48,842 --> 00:55:51,300 Small remnants of blue thread 742 00:55:51,467 --> 00:55:54,640 You are definitely referring to ...the light blue jacket 743 00:55:54,767 --> 00:55:56,967 ...which Mr. Melek wore, according to witnesses 744 00:55:57,233 --> 00:55:58,650 The evening before the incident 745 00:55:58,708 --> 00:56:01,171 Yes, the one we found balled up under the bed 746 00:56:01,246 --> 00:56:03,830 While searching his house, yes 747 00:56:04,258 --> 00:56:06,492 My next question is directly to the accused 748 00:56:10,425 --> 00:56:12,431 Mr. Melek, you weren't wearing a jacket 749 00:56:12,507 --> 00:56:15,467 During that quarrel with your wife ...which lawyer Meunier mentioned 750 00:56:15,633 --> 00:56:20,050 So how can we find remains? The blue thread under her fingernail? 751 00:56:20,223 --> 00:56:21,556 .I don't know 752 00:56:22,241 --> 00:56:24,725 If you weren't wearing your jacket during your fight 753 00:56:24,758 --> 00:56:27,383 As reported in the interrogation report 754 00:56:27,550 --> 00:56:30,996 How did this blue thread manage to... Reaching the bottom of the nail after a slap? 755 00:56:31,103 --> 00:56:33,175 The same question about your blood? 756 00:56:33,342 --> 00:56:36,675 Your wife couldn't tear a thread out of your pants 757 00:56:36,908 --> 00:56:40,616 It seems to me impossible that she was She will stoop to hit you in the face, isn't it a lie? 758 00:56:41,295 --> 00:56:44,121 I don't remember anymore, ma'am .Maybe I was wearing my jacket then 759 00:56:44,340 --> 00:56:45,340 No! 760 00:56:45,800 --> 00:56:49,635 No. Sir policeman, please ..He reminded us of the accused’s exact words 761 00:56:49,660 --> 00:56:51,883 ..during his interrogation about what he was wearing 762 00:56:52,050 --> 00:56:54,050 During his argument with his wife. Please 763 00:56:54,243 --> 00:56:58,613 Yes, he said he was wearing His white shirt and paper pants 764 00:56:58,675 --> 00:56:59,692 .but not his jacket 765 00:56:59,729 --> 00:57:01,729 Not his jacket. On the other side 766 00:57:01,916 --> 00:57:03,750 Which is most likely, Mr. Melek 767 00:57:04,342 --> 00:57:07,650 It is that your wife was resisting ...when she understood your intention to kill her 768 00:57:07,715 --> 00:57:09,090 Near the Van Gogh Bridge 769 00:57:09,277 --> 00:57:10,985 ...and this was my physical reaction 770 00:57:11,092 --> 00:57:13,467 ...that would explain the presence of the blue thread 771 00:57:13,719 --> 00:57:16,118 And your blood under her fingernails. This is not true! 772 00:57:16,144 --> 00:57:19,743 I may have made a mistake at the time About what I was wearing when I was interrogated 773 00:57:19,800 --> 00:57:21,342 Even if you're wearing your jacket 774 00:57:21,428 --> 00:57:24,782 You say there was an altercation .At approximately 10 p.m 775 00:57:25,018 --> 00:57:27,008 ..Can the thread remain? 776 00:57:27,175 --> 00:57:30,008 Under the nail for a long time without coming out? 777 00:57:30,215 --> 00:57:32,840 ...If the victim was killed around 2 a.m 778 00:57:33,506 --> 00:57:35,422 There are four hours 779 00:57:36,425 --> 00:57:38,494 Mr. Defense Lawyer 780 00:57:39,240 --> 00:57:42,433 I would like to respond first to Ms. V ..the public prosecution on this point 781 00:57:42,508 --> 00:57:44,942 ...My client certainly has no reason at all 782 00:57:44,967 --> 00:57:47,433 To remember what he was wearing that evening 783 00:57:47,458 --> 00:57:50,233 Yes, but he remembered it well The next day when he was interrogated 784 00:57:50,258 --> 00:57:52,525 Yes, but today, three years after the tragedy 785 00:57:52,550 --> 00:57:55,342 It was a night like any other 786 00:57:55,650 --> 00:57:59,133 He has no reason to remember what .He was doing it meticulously that night 787 00:57:59,553 --> 00:58:01,435 ..it seems to me as if you asked him 788 00:58:01,460 --> 00:58:05,217 What was he wearing on December 22, 2016? For example 789 00:58:05,383 --> 00:58:07,342 .Okay, I remember that 790 00:58:07,547 --> 00:58:09,672 A holiday celebration was organized that day ..birthday at my children’s school 791 00:58:09,866 --> 00:58:11,908 .I was wearing a gray jacket 792 00:58:12,087 --> 00:58:13,486 .I know, it's my favorite 793 00:58:16,008 --> 00:58:17,092 ..You lawyer 794 00:58:17,258 --> 00:58:21,342 Maybe it would be wiser to rely on What the policeman responsible for the interrogation said 795 00:58:33,789 --> 00:58:34,847 "Annie?" 796 00:58:37,967 --> 00:58:39,944 I didn't know you had a plea today 797 00:58:40,800 --> 00:58:41,858 Yes 798 00:58:42,508 --> 00:58:44,092 And I just lost 799 00:58:45,175 --> 00:58:49,050 Your little wrestler was sentenced to three .years on charges of drug trafficking 800 00:58:49,217 --> 00:58:51,925 Nicola's daughter must come as a witness 801 00:58:53,842 --> 00:58:56,050 Did you really hear what I told you? 802 00:58:56,217 --> 00:58:58,558 Yes, yes. Little wrestler, yes 803 00:58:58,592 --> 00:59:00,467 .I'll go talk to his father 804 00:59:00,633 --> 00:59:03,300 .I don't think he's your priority 805 00:59:03,325 --> 00:59:04,366 "Annie!" 806 00:59:05,467 --> 00:59:07,467 Do you have time to drink coffee? 807 00:59:08,050 --> 00:59:10,050 .Yes. I'll drink. But not you 808 01:00:05,717 --> 01:00:06,934 Mr. Melek? 809 01:00:07,800 --> 01:00:10,175 Good morning, sir. Put the dough in please 810 01:00:12,633 --> 01:00:15,550 I wanted to inform you of Mr. Marton's death 811 01:00:15,736 --> 01:00:17,902 We found him dead in his cell 812 01:00:18,070 --> 01:00:19,820 .I'm sorry, sir 813 01:00:58,925 --> 01:01:00,925 .He was spitting up blood all night 814 01:01:01,138 --> 01:01:03,096 No one came to help him 815 01:01:03,415 --> 01:01:06,040 They left him to die like a dog 816 01:01:07,658 --> 01:01:10,491 Nicola, I know this is painful for you. 817 01:01:11,645 --> 01:01:13,311 .But he will help us 818 01:01:15,967 --> 01:01:17,133 No, lawyer 819 01:01:17,758 --> 01:01:18,970 This is not possible 820 01:01:19,191 --> 01:01:23,274 Do you want me to make a list of everything you see against him? 821 01:01:23,342 --> 01:01:25,567 Why do you object so? Because he's my friend. 822 01:01:25,592 --> 01:01:29,884 Last month, in session Listening with the judge, he said he didn't see you 823 01:01:29,925 --> 01:01:31,330 .You leave for your home 824 01:01:31,514 --> 01:01:35,408 He said that witnesses had seen Your car on the Van Gogh Bridge 825 01:01:35,717 --> 01:01:37,133 But he was defending himself 826 01:01:37,158 --> 01:01:40,133 Will you stop this stupid devotion? 827 01:01:40,300 --> 01:01:42,508 .Let me defend you. Yes 828 01:01:42,828 --> 01:01:45,495 ..but "Lore" - But what? What? What about "Lore"? - 829 01:01:46,748 --> 01:01:49,969 Would you rather make her feel ashamed? Or spend your life in prison? 830 01:02:01,133 --> 01:02:03,008 .You are right, lawyer. Let's do it 831 01:02:13,152 --> 01:02:15,610 I learned about your client's death 832 01:02:15,717 --> 01:02:20,477 Please accept my condolences. His widow is the first to accept condolences. 833 01:02:21,633 --> 01:02:24,635 Actually I'm guessing your sympathy .It's not what brought you here 834 01:02:27,467 --> 01:02:30,467 You guessed well, my dear colleague 835 01:02:30,659 --> 01:02:32,951 Spare us the compliments then 836 01:02:34,467 --> 01:02:38,116 Okay. I sincerely believe that my client is innocent 837 01:02:38,425 --> 01:02:39,794 What prompts you to say this? 838 01:02:40,012 --> 01:02:43,012 Regardless of the issue The death of Mr. Roger Marton 839 01:02:43,037 --> 01:02:44,059 So before that 840 01:02:44,084 --> 01:02:46,550 .I thought he feared him, protected him 841 01:02:46,763 --> 01:02:49,929 ..But even after his death, he continues to show... 842 01:02:50,050 --> 01:02:51,633 Firm loyalty 843 01:02:52,217 --> 01:02:53,758 .He believes he is innocent 844 01:02:54,675 --> 01:02:57,425 Are you suggesting that my client would have been the perpetrator? 845 01:02:58,508 --> 01:03:00,508 .This is why I'm here 846 01:03:00,595 --> 01:03:01,610 It's sensitive 847 01:03:01,635 --> 01:03:05,121 But if I ask you to tell me About the privacy of your conversations 848 01:03:05,383 --> 01:03:07,342 Did he not make confessions to you? 849 01:03:08,050 --> 01:03:09,383 If that happens 850 01:03:09,967 --> 01:03:12,399 ..We will ask the union leaders 851 01:03:12,425 --> 01:03:16,006 Lift professional confidentiality, so you can 852 01:03:16,031 --> 01:03:18,842 Of assistance as a witness - Get out of my office. 853 01:03:19,508 --> 01:03:21,830 Get out or I will report you 854 01:03:24,175 --> 01:03:25,383 Get out 855 01:03:25,550 --> 01:03:26,758 !Out! 856 01:03:31,592 --> 01:03:32,925 !Out! 857 01:04:40,092 --> 01:04:43,467 How did you go to Montel to get information from him!? 858 01:04:45,217 --> 01:04:46,989 Roger Martone died yesterday 859 01:04:47,467 --> 01:04:48,592 .I know that 860 01:04:49,925 --> 01:04:53,400 He told me everything and said he was going to report you 861 01:04:53,425 --> 01:04:56,258 .If we weren't working together, he and I 862 01:04:56,425 --> 01:04:58,092 Yes, that was a risk 863 01:04:58,258 --> 01:05:00,013 .but it was worth a try 864 01:05:00,038 --> 01:05:02,304 If I were in his place, I wouldn't hesitate 865 01:05:02,717 --> 01:05:04,425 Are you crazy or what? 866 01:05:05,383 --> 01:05:09,383 Annie, don't tell me it's never happened before. For a colleague who would never try to do this 867 01:05:09,550 --> 01:05:13,592 Others don't matter to me! You were the one who was risking your dismissal 868 01:05:14,800 --> 01:05:16,995 .I want to avoid a failure of justice 869 01:05:17,020 --> 01:05:19,486 .An innocent person risks spending his life in prison 870 01:05:19,570 --> 01:05:22,404 .See that? You are asking personal questions 871 01:05:22,467 --> 01:05:24,858 No. He hasn't changed what he said in three years 872 01:05:24,883 --> 01:05:26,633 No confession, nothing 873 01:05:27,675 --> 01:05:29,300 What would you have thought? 874 01:05:31,008 --> 01:05:32,180 Maybe like you 875 01:05:32,217 --> 01:05:34,425 But I will keep my calm 876 01:05:34,592 --> 01:05:37,800 I will not exclude myself from the world because I fight injustice 877 01:05:37,967 --> 01:05:40,342 Damn! Who's talking to me now? - 878 01:05:40,508 --> 01:05:42,425 Is she my partner or my wife? 879 01:05:43,429 --> 01:05:44,929 Your friend, Jean 880 01:05:45,550 --> 01:05:48,800 Who do you know about your tendency to isolate yourself when you feel weak? 881 01:05:48,967 --> 01:05:51,717 Stop putting yourself in my place! 882 01:05:51,883 --> 01:05:53,092 This is disgusting! 883 01:05:53,258 --> 01:05:55,578 It is disgusting that the ruling is less than two months away 884 01:05:55,675 --> 01:05:57,967 "I don't need this, Annie 885 01:06:12,201 --> 01:06:15,618 I was at my grandmother's house when... I read the search for witnesses in the newspaper 886 01:06:17,050 --> 01:06:19,508 I remembered that evening, near the bridge 887 01:06:19,675 --> 01:06:21,300 What exactly did you see? 888 01:06:22,050 --> 01:06:25,842 It was two o'clock in the morning I was returning home with my parents 889 01:06:28,193 --> 01:06:32,030 In the dark, I saw a big car Parked near the Van Gogh Bridge 890 01:06:32,718 --> 01:06:34,217 And its lights are on 891 01:06:35,592 --> 01:06:36,633 Where exactly? 892 01:06:36,800 --> 01:06:39,258 On the far side of the bridge, on the canal 893 01:06:39,484 --> 01:06:41,359 I was going to Arles 894 01:06:42,675 --> 01:06:43,800 Sir 895 01:06:49,675 --> 01:06:51,717 Was it one of these vehicles? 896 01:06:53,787 --> 01:06:54,911 I'm not sure 897 01:06:55,344 --> 01:06:57,636 With the lights on, we didn't see anything 898 01:07:00,675 --> 01:07:02,001 What else did you see? 899 01:07:04,592 --> 01:07:07,175 Two people remained behind the car 900 01:07:07,342 --> 01:07:09,383 In front of the car door that was open 901 01:07:10,008 --> 01:07:12,842 Can you describe the features of these two shades? 902 01:07:14,050 --> 01:07:16,050 It's just an impression 903 01:07:16,243 --> 01:07:18,743 ..but the person who came up through the door 904 01:07:18,883 --> 01:07:20,800 .It was bigger than the person in the back 905 01:07:21,040 --> 01:07:22,206 The second one was almost invisible 906 01:07:22,233 --> 01:07:23,316 ..So 907 01:07:23,550 --> 01:07:28,675 I want to clarify that Roger Martone .10 centimeters taller than the victim 908 01:07:28,842 --> 01:07:32,508 While my client... .Only 4 centimeters taller than his wife 909 01:07:37,891 --> 01:07:40,308 Any questions? Any questions? - No - 910 01:07:40,342 --> 01:07:43,800 I passed by there around two o'clock in the morning 911 01:07:44,033 --> 01:07:45,091 What did you see? 912 01:07:45,124 --> 01:07:47,999 .big dark car 913 01:07:48,133 --> 01:07:50,883 Parked at the old bridge with its lights on 914 01:07:51,050 --> 01:07:53,925 Because it is not common to see a car .parked there at the time 915 01:07:54,092 --> 01:07:55,383 .I thought it was an accident 916 01:07:55,550 --> 01:07:57,425 So I slowed down to see 917 01:07:57,651 --> 01:07:59,190 There was no one behind the wheel 918 01:07:59,278 --> 01:08:00,862 The door was open 919 01:08:01,008 --> 01:08:03,783 There were two people in the back of the car 920 01:08:05,102 --> 01:08:07,269 Did you stop? - Yes - 921 01:08:07,675 --> 01:08:10,133 They were thirty meters away from me 922 01:08:10,158 --> 01:08:12,450 .So I saw movement 923 01:08:14,133 --> 01:08:16,008 There were two people standing 924 01:08:16,175 --> 01:08:19,258 ..and.. a third person on the ground 925 01:08:19,425 --> 01:08:21,717 At their feet, with his arms in the air 926 01:08:23,621 --> 01:08:25,678 Quiet, please 927 01:08:27,842 --> 01:08:29,425 What did you do next? 928 01:08:30,074 --> 01:08:31,433 .I left 929 01:08:32,188 --> 01:08:34,411 I thought the two young men were very drunk 930 01:08:34,436 --> 01:08:36,567 And the third one was on the ground vomiting 931 01:08:36,592 --> 01:08:39,383 But you called the police eight days later 932 01:08:39,870 --> 01:08:43,316 When I saw the call to witness In the newspaper that I read every morning 933 01:08:44,724 --> 01:08:45,933 ..Sir 934 01:08:46,133 --> 01:08:48,233 The raised arms of the third person on the ground 935 01:08:48,258 --> 01:08:51,342 Didn't they seem to be a suggestion of suffering? 936 01:08:52,234 --> 01:08:54,151 He looked like he was drunk 937 01:08:54,176 --> 01:08:56,884 He fell to the ground and asked for help getting up 938 01:08:57,702 --> 01:08:59,336 Didn't you hear a strange noise? 939 01:08:59,478 --> 01:09:00,936 Screaming, for example? 940 01:09:01,925 --> 01:09:04,592 ..I was listening to the radio 941 01:09:04,948 --> 01:09:07,531 ...and all the windows were closed, so... 942 01:09:08,070 --> 01:09:09,071 No 943 01:09:09,096 --> 01:09:12,209 Can you describe the features to us? The two people in front of you? 944 01:09:12,883 --> 01:09:14,133 Not really, no 945 01:09:15,089 --> 01:09:16,549 And the person on the ground? 946 01:09:29,592 --> 01:09:31,342 .Thank you, that's all 947 01:09:32,010 --> 01:09:33,843 Mr. Defense Lawyer 948 01:09:34,425 --> 01:09:35,550 Yes, thank you 949 01:09:37,092 --> 01:09:39,633 Sir, are you a used items dealer? . antique dealer - 950 01:09:39,839 --> 01:09:41,131 Yes, antique dealer 951 01:09:41,258 --> 01:09:44,192 The night you passed on the road Leading to the Van Gogh Bridge 952 01:09:44,217 --> 01:09:46,633 ..You said in your testimony 953 01:09:46,940 --> 01:09:50,182 You returned from the commodities market .used ones where you were at an auction 954 01:09:50,342 --> 01:09:52,800 And you had to get to Nimes early 955 01:09:52,967 --> 01:09:55,425 .At seven in the morning, more precisely, yes 956 01:09:56,175 --> 01:09:59,240 You left in the evening at two in the morning 957 01:09:59,333 --> 01:10:01,208 ..I finished at eight in the evening, but... 958 01:10:01,342 --> 01:10:03,633 .I went to dinner with some friends 959 01:10:03,800 --> 01:10:05,467 Did you drink wine during this dinner? 960 01:10:06,164 --> 01:10:07,664 Something unmentionable 961 01:10:07,842 --> 01:10:09,008 Two or three cups 962 01:10:09,883 --> 01:10:12,383 .I know what he wants to achieve 963 01:10:12,590 --> 01:10:13,883 .I know what I saw 964 01:10:13,984 --> 01:10:17,649 No, but as someone dazzled by the spotlight ..and he drank alcohol 965 01:10:17,809 --> 01:10:20,233 After an 18-hour workday 966 01:10:20,258 --> 01:10:22,440 ..for what you saw without hearing anything 967 01:10:22,465 --> 01:10:24,757 This picture is of the shadow lying on the ground 968 01:10:24,883 --> 01:10:27,425 ..it could just be a tree 969 01:10:27,592 --> 01:10:29,576 The two arms in the air are its branches 970 01:10:31,007 --> 01:10:33,883 I can tell trees from people, for God's sake! 971 01:10:34,050 --> 01:10:36,175 He's saying what he's seen! 972 01:10:36,484 --> 01:10:38,067 That's enough, isn't it? 973 01:10:38,171 --> 01:10:39,837 What more do you want? 974 01:10:39,925 --> 01:10:42,050 Sit down, please 975 01:10:42,217 --> 01:10:44,425 He's the one who killed my sister! 976 01:10:45,422 --> 01:10:46,839 Killer! 977 01:10:47,012 --> 01:10:48,470 Killer! 978 01:10:48,618 --> 01:10:49,840 Killer! 979 01:10:49,865 --> 01:10:53,217 Gentlemen, remove Mrs. Girard 980 01:10:58,467 --> 01:11:01,169 The session has been suspended for today We resume tomorrow morning 981 01:13:35,463 --> 01:13:36,505 Are you well? 982 01:13:36,967 --> 01:13:38,925 You are the one who should be asked 983 01:13:40,883 --> 01:13:42,475 .It's the big day 984 01:13:46,180 --> 01:13:48,413 Did he give you the green light about his daughter? 985 01:13:48,550 --> 01:13:49,587 .no 986 01:13:50,550 --> 01:13:52,717 .no. He doesn't realize that he has no other choice 987 01:13:53,837 --> 01:13:55,462 Are you planning to cross his point? 988 01:13:55,552 --> 01:13:57,844 .He is incapable of correct judgment 989 01:13:59,175 --> 01:14:00,175 And then? 990 01:14:00,342 --> 01:14:04,508 Annie, the presiding judge has not issued. One acquittal ruling two years ago 991 01:14:04,742 --> 01:14:06,367 Is there another option left? 992 01:14:07,143 --> 01:14:09,717 Strong pleading from you, for example - This won't be enough. 993 01:14:09,942 --> 01:14:11,303 I will do everything to save him 994 01:14:11,328 --> 01:14:12,912 To save him? Did you hear what I said? 995 01:14:13,883 --> 01:14:16,281 Who do you think you are, Jan? A god? 996 01:14:16,717 --> 01:14:18,967 You are only required to defend him 997 01:14:22,858 --> 01:14:28,702 "January 2020" "The third and final day of Melik's trial" 998 01:14:36,078 --> 01:14:37,886 "Day three" "2020 Wednesday, January 8" 999 01:14:37,911 --> 01:14:39,320 "Certificate Register" 1000 01:14:56,221 --> 01:14:58,263 Ladies and gentlemen, the bench 1001 01:15:03,804 --> 01:15:07,557 Sir, you have responded ...also with the call you made 1002 01:15:08,092 --> 01:15:10,275 The police in the Provence newspaper 1003 01:15:10,300 --> 01:15:12,108 Eight days after the incident. Isn't it? 1004 01:15:12,192 --> 01:15:13,236 Yes 1005 01:15:13,717 --> 01:15:17,070 Yesterday you said you were reading this The newspaper every morning 1006 01:15:18,054 --> 01:15:19,567 For more than 40 years 1007 01:15:19,699 --> 01:15:21,727 It's called, as I know, "Provençal." 1008 01:15:22,508 --> 01:15:26,888 In this case, you must have read ..The first article published on the case 1009 01:15:26,967 --> 01:15:29,467 That talked about discovering the victim? 1010 01:15:30,842 --> 01:15:32,508 .Definitely, yes 1011 01:15:33,925 --> 01:15:38,284 In that first article published 48 hours after the incident 1012 01:15:38,592 --> 01:15:42,050 Indicate the location of the crime and the date 1013 01:15:42,217 --> 01:15:43,758 ...obviously, that's why 1014 01:15:44,342 --> 01:15:46,967 ..Why didn't you find it suitable for you then? 1015 01:15:47,133 --> 01:15:49,550 ..call the police? I mean 1016 01:15:49,717 --> 01:15:52,730 .48 hours since I saw what you said 1017 01:15:55,550 --> 01:15:56,633 ..I am 1018 01:15:57,300 --> 01:15:58,883 ..I don't know 1019 01:15:59,050 --> 01:16:01,258 There was no summoning of witnesses. Actually - 1020 01:16:01,967 --> 01:16:05,592 You did not find any link between these two cases 1021 01:16:05,758 --> 01:16:07,580 The alleged person I saw on the ground 1022 01:16:07,649 --> 01:16:10,858 And the victim's body is in the same place 1023 01:16:12,645 --> 01:16:13,737 ..Listen 1024 01:16:16,592 --> 01:16:19,592 I don't have an answer for that 1025 01:16:19,758 --> 01:16:22,190 ...Let's move on to the second published article 1026 01:16:22,217 --> 01:16:25,717 Eight days after the incident ..which was called upon to testify before the police 1027 01:16:25,883 --> 01:16:28,717 Once again, the location of the crime was mentioned 1028 01:16:28,883 --> 01:16:32,072 But two suspects were also added They are in pre-trial detention 1029 01:16:32,097 --> 01:16:34,342 So they, along with the victim, are three people 1030 01:16:34,375 --> 01:16:36,625 :Well, my question is as follows 1031 01:16:36,925 --> 01:16:39,906 Didn't you have a little self-doubt then? 1032 01:16:39,931 --> 01:16:42,263 When reading about three people in the newspaper? 1033 01:16:42,288 --> 01:16:44,705 You told the police that you saw three people 1034 01:16:44,883 --> 01:16:47,258 I have no problems with memory or vision 1035 01:16:47,425 --> 01:16:49,658 Hell! Calm down, sir. 1036 01:16:49,967 --> 01:16:51,633 I will not repeat myself a thousand times 1037 01:16:51,800 --> 01:16:56,342 Show some respect for the defense attorney This court is honorable 1038 01:16:57,802 --> 01:16:59,427 I beg your pardon 1039 01:17:00,592 --> 01:17:02,508 .Thank you, that's all 1040 01:17:03,214 --> 01:17:05,319 The court thanks you, sir 1041 01:17:05,639 --> 01:17:08,098 Are there any questions for the accused? 1042 01:17:08,258 --> 01:17:11,262 .Good. The session will resume 1043 01:17:11,293 --> 01:17:13,607 With the intervention of the civil services representative 1044 01:17:13,632 --> 01:17:16,994 And inquiries from public rights and defense lawyers 1045 01:18:12,508 --> 01:18:14,880 Sir. If you want to go to the bathroom .Go now 1046 01:18:41,675 --> 01:18:44,717 “I represent the voice of Melik's five children 1047 01:18:47,008 --> 01:18:50,467 ..As a civil body, I am the highest official 1048 01:18:50,633 --> 01:18:52,092 In social services 1049 01:18:53,011 --> 01:18:55,261 ..First, I must say that the largest of them 1050 01:18:55,842 --> 01:18:58,008 Elodie, 13 years old, and Rayan, 12 years old. 1051 01:18:58,175 --> 01:18:59,967 ..fully informed 1052 01:19:00,133 --> 01:19:01,967 And awareness of the situation 1053 01:19:03,758 --> 01:19:05,217 ..I would like today 1054 01:19:05,967 --> 01:19:09,008 ...to convey the depth of their conviction 1055 01:19:10,217 --> 01:19:14,300 Neither Elodie nor Ryan think so Their father is capable of committing what he was accused of 1056 01:19:15,633 --> 01:19:16,967 And their confession 1057 01:19:17,633 --> 01:19:19,925 Longing for their father... very much 1058 01:19:24,092 --> 01:19:26,425 This is the father who raised them alone 1059 01:19:27,758 --> 01:19:29,008 ..with love 1060 01:19:29,944 --> 01:19:32,527 And make sure they have a decent life 1061 01:19:33,175 --> 01:19:35,717 ...in light of the wife's indifference 1062 01:19:35,902 --> 01:19:38,193 She is addicted to alcohol and absent from her children 1063 01:19:39,383 --> 01:19:41,717 ..but I am not this to condemn 1064 01:19:41,883 --> 01:19:43,342 .or accusation 1065 01:19:45,083 --> 01:19:49,467 Rather, to represent these five children ..who lost their mother 1066 01:19:50,550 --> 01:19:53,717 And those interested in the truth in this tragedy 1067 01:19:54,633 --> 01:19:55,925 .the truth 1068 01:19:57,236 --> 01:19:59,902 ...At the end of the discussion, I have to acknowledge my role 1069 01:20:00,402 --> 01:20:04,149 I highly doubt that Mr. Nikolai Melek is guilty 1070 01:20:07,217 --> 01:20:08,842 ...but I'll leave it clear 1071 01:20:09,008 --> 01:20:11,800 For the decision of the court and jury 1072 01:20:13,133 --> 01:20:14,383 Thank you 1073 01:20:32,235 --> 01:20:36,808 In the meantime, I would like to pay my respects What Mr. Nikolai Melek's children feel 1074 01:20:38,092 --> 01:20:41,367 But neither I, nor the court Nor are the jurors his children 1075 01:20:43,205 --> 01:20:45,998 We must accept that it is between justice and their father 1076 01:20:46,842 --> 01:20:49,258 Yes, they will definitely choose their father 1077 01:20:50,217 --> 01:20:54,592 But we will not be able to adopt this choice Because Nikolai Melek is a good sinner 1078 01:20:56,261 --> 01:20:58,800 You will now say that the accused has no motive 1079 01:20:58,967 --> 01:21:02,092 But is there any crime? Emotional objective motivation? 1080 01:21:02,875 --> 01:21:04,291 Concrete motivation? 1081 01:21:05,008 --> 01:21:07,133 There is discontent 1082 01:21:08,717 --> 01:21:10,098 That evening 1083 01:21:10,300 --> 01:21:13,534 After another fight, the defendant went to Roger's bar 1084 01:21:13,559 --> 01:21:16,310 To complain to his friend Marton 1085 01:21:17,083 --> 01:21:19,416 Did he previously intend to kill his wife? 1086 01:21:19,550 --> 01:21:21,258 No, maybe he didn't 1087 01:21:22,258 --> 01:21:25,133 Marton didn't suggest much to him 1088 01:21:25,300 --> 01:21:27,410 The witnesses did not hear him describe the crime 1089 01:21:27,435 --> 01:21:29,428 .which happened exactly three hours later 1090 01:21:29,508 --> 01:21:32,258 With a serrated knife like his survival knife 1091 01:21:33,834 --> 01:21:35,186 ...the witnesses left 1092 01:21:35,419 --> 01:21:37,419 As you can imagine, the two men were left alone 1093 01:21:37,444 --> 01:21:38,885 And they continued their conversation 1094 01:21:38,910 --> 01:21:40,702 The accused began to become convinced 1095 01:21:40,872 --> 01:21:42,956 .Otherwise, he would not be a man 1096 01:21:44,717 --> 01:21:47,800 And exactly there, preparations for what happened began 1097 01:21:50,758 --> 01:21:52,624 The two men, like everyone in Mas-Tiber 1098 01:21:52,649 --> 01:21:55,124 They knew exactly where They find Mrs. Cécile Mellick 1099 01:21:56,050 --> 01:21:59,592 They left the bar and met their future victim 1100 01:22:01,923 --> 01:22:04,382 They took a Marton four-wheel drive car 1101 01:22:04,508 --> 01:22:06,300 They headed to the town square 1102 01:22:10,906 --> 01:22:14,281 For the last time, the accused found his wife on the bench 1103 01:22:14,518 --> 01:22:17,175 She is drunk, unaware of what will happen to her 1104 01:22:19,300 --> 01:22:20,800 But she knew her husband 1105 01:22:20,967 --> 01:22:23,092 So she let him drive her 1106 01:22:24,258 --> 01:22:26,763 ...Therefore, we will not find any trace of violence 1107 01:22:26,788 --> 01:22:28,622 Or self-defense when the victim is betrayed 1108 01:22:35,717 --> 01:22:38,648 They drove her close to the Van Gogh Bridge It is a quiet place 1109 01:22:39,050 --> 01:22:41,383 .It's deserted at night this time of year 1110 01:22:41,783 --> 01:22:43,224 .Perfect place, in short 1111 01:23:08,633 --> 01:23:11,133 No one saw the subsequent terrible incident 1112 01:23:13,467 --> 01:23:16,175 But the material evidence in the investigation tells us about it 1113 01:23:33,550 --> 01:23:34,925 The victim noticed it 1114 01:23:35,607 --> 01:23:38,300 She realized that they wanted to harm her, so she began to resist 1115 01:23:40,421 --> 01:23:43,946 At that moment, I tore a thread From the jacket her husband was wearing 1116 01:23:44,467 --> 01:23:46,175 She also scratched him in the neck 1117 01:23:47,312 --> 01:23:48,577 But it's too late 1118 01:23:48,602 --> 01:23:51,084 Roger Marton is left-handed ...grabbing Cecil Melek from behind 1119 01:23:51,138 --> 01:23:52,970 He holds it with his right arm 1120 01:23:53,486 --> 01:23:56,073 It is time for Nikola Melik to act 1121 01:23:56,308 --> 01:24:00,417 It is now pulled back ...to plant his blade in her throat and slaughter her 1122 01:24:00,510 --> 01:24:02,717 From right to left 1123 01:24:03,648 --> 01:24:06,818 A survival knife with an American perforated handle 1124 01:24:21,758 --> 01:24:25,683 The accused moved the body of his dead wife To the abandoned house near the bridge 1125 01:24:29,179 --> 01:24:30,263 ..and it is a place 1126 01:24:30,842 --> 01:24:33,217 Obviously it won't be .Easy to find in it 1127 01:24:50,175 --> 01:24:53,133 Roger Marton then took the accused to his home 1128 01:25:09,592 --> 01:25:11,092 And he hurried back 1129 01:25:15,009 --> 01:25:17,618 At his home, he cleaned the murder tool with soap 1130 01:25:18,679 --> 01:25:22,439 Like an eager killer .Eliminate any trace of what he did 1131 01:25:23,008 --> 01:25:24,800 ..But this was not enough, and let us remember 1132 01:25:24,967 --> 01:25:27,050 That's a very small part of the skin 1133 01:25:27,217 --> 01:25:28,592 Maybe it belongs to the victim 1134 01:25:28,758 --> 01:25:29,758 .He was staying there 1135 01:25:31,342 --> 01:25:34,557 He finally hid his tool in a bag .plastic and went to bed 1136 01:25:35,480 --> 01:25:36,772 .Mission accomplished 1137 01:25:38,158 --> 01:25:39,810 The courage of drunkards 1138 01:25:41,550 --> 01:25:43,323 Before he could sleep 1139 01:25:43,633 --> 01:25:45,758 He trusted his wife and told him 1140 01:25:45,925 --> 01:25:49,145 “I did it. Damn it! I did it.” 1141 01:25:54,018 --> 01:25:56,268 Tell me, Mr. Melik, what did he do? 1142 01:25:57,258 --> 01:25:58,592 Did he tidy the bar? 1143 01:25:59,508 --> 01:26:01,592 Did he relax in front of the TV? 1144 01:26:02,508 --> 01:26:03,550 .no 1145 01:26:04,925 --> 01:26:09,032 no. Because you know as well as I do, that Mr Roger Marton "killed with you and for you." 1146 01:26:09,345 --> 01:26:12,300 Because you both killed Mrs. Cecile Mellick 1147 01:26:12,467 --> 01:26:15,800 And the fact that you don't drink alcohol It will never help you, sir! 1148 01:26:16,300 --> 01:26:20,425 Rather, you fully consciously accepted your friend's proposal 1149 01:26:21,658 --> 01:26:22,991 And that evening 1150 01:26:23,800 --> 01:26:26,686 ..The love you claimed for your wife and children 1151 01:26:26,839 --> 01:26:28,566 He no longer exists 1152 01:26:32,467 --> 01:26:35,008 About Mr. Nikolai Melek Like Monsieur Roger Marton 1153 01:26:35,717 --> 01:26:38,633 He is guilty of an accessory to murder Mrs. Cecile Mellick 1154 01:26:40,925 --> 01:26:42,800 This is premeditated murder 1155 01:26:45,383 --> 01:26:47,592 ..that I demand of the accused 1156 01:26:47,758 --> 01:26:50,133 With a thirty-year prison sentence for murder 1157 01:26:50,944 --> 01:26:52,277 Thank you 1158 01:27:02,748 --> 01:27:03,873 ..Prove it 1159 01:27:04,633 --> 01:27:07,383 Prove your story, Madam Public Defender 1160 01:27:07,582 --> 01:27:10,665 And don't just tell me that the evidence .that collected corresponds to it 1161 01:27:11,348 --> 01:27:14,973 To be strict, I'll say it is ...proved with certainty 1162 01:27:15,133 --> 01:27:17,675 The real story is different from that 1163 01:27:18,316 --> 01:27:22,008 Because the evidence to convict my client never exists 1164 01:27:22,175 --> 01:27:23,633 Same as the motive 1165 01:27:24,383 --> 01:27:25,427 Nothing 1166 01:27:25,508 --> 01:27:28,383 Nothing at all “Nikola Melik,” he points out 1167 01:27:28,550 --> 01:27:30,445 Calm, balanced 1168 01:27:30,543 --> 01:27:31,811 Who does not drink alcohol 1169 01:27:32,175 --> 01:27:35,175 .He had the slightest reason for this action that evening 1170 01:27:35,883 --> 01:27:39,296 ..to risk being imprisoned for life, while... 1171 01:27:39,425 --> 01:27:42,300 Divorce was a favorable solution for him ...And speaking of divorce 1172 01:27:42,467 --> 01:27:45,842 Did you really want a divorce, Mr. Melek? 1173 01:27:46,008 --> 01:27:48,581 .no. Of course not 1174 01:27:48,606 --> 01:27:50,981 ..Because I believe him when he speaks with such passion 1175 01:27:51,008 --> 01:27:54,300 With the love he had for the mother of his five children 1176 01:27:59,090 --> 01:28:01,382 ...Let us now return to the physical evidence 1177 01:28:01,548 --> 01:28:04,798 Which lady is trying in .important claim passed as proof 1178 01:28:04,971 --> 01:28:08,001 ...I first began by excluding my client's testimony 1179 01:28:08,026 --> 01:28:09,244 ..under the name of worker 1180 01:28:09,425 --> 01:28:11,550 .Clear and reasonable logic 1181 01:28:11,717 --> 01:28:17,092 I mean my worst enemy is my documentarian ...the realities we face this evening 1182 01:28:17,658 --> 01:28:20,866 This is the logic on which the accusation is based 1183 01:28:21,967 --> 01:28:24,383 .which is actually just a possibility 1184 01:28:25,333 --> 01:28:27,666 ..I think about that blue thread 1185 01:28:28,342 --> 01:28:31,092 "Stuck under Cecil Melek's fingernail." 1186 01:28:31,763 --> 01:28:34,763 Logically, it was likely that ..It comes from the jacket, not the pants 1187 01:28:34,795 --> 01:28:38,384 In fact, it is unlikely ..for her hand to touch the pants 1188 01:28:38,550 --> 01:28:40,133 .Given the scene described 1189 01:28:42,300 --> 01:28:43,675 And then? 1190 01:28:44,967 --> 01:28:47,342 Is the man guilty of this? 1191 01:28:47,508 --> 01:28:49,592 Because it's the most likely thing to happen? 1192 01:28:52,175 --> 01:28:55,133 Are we sure that? ...that thread was from the sweater 1193 01:28:55,300 --> 01:28:57,050 And that he had been torn apart the evening of the crime? 1194 01:28:57,263 --> 01:29:01,013 Has anyone tested the lifespan of cotton thread under the nail? 1195 01:29:01,133 --> 01:29:04,383 Or he can assure us here that Cecil Melek that evening... 1196 01:29:04,550 --> 01:29:07,400 An hour before the quarrel, she did not move her husband's jacket 1197 01:29:07,425 --> 01:29:09,860 ..so I obtained what would become the only material item 1198 01:29:09,885 --> 01:29:12,425 ...and the only evidence that points to a possibility 1199 01:29:12,925 --> 01:29:13,986 ..possibility 1200 01:29:14,057 --> 01:29:18,083 Nikola Melik will be there that evening On the Van Gogh Bridge at two in the morning 1201 01:29:20,425 --> 01:29:23,300 Take a look at your nails carefully 1202 01:29:23,487 --> 01:29:26,112 Check for dirt hidden underneath 1203 01:29:26,364 --> 01:29:27,656 .three times 1204 01:29:27,777 --> 01:29:28,943 Now 1205 01:29:29,633 --> 01:29:32,050 Wonder about it when you move your fingers 1206 01:29:32,217 --> 01:29:34,633 Is it from the morning? Evening? From yesterday? 1207 01:29:35,842 --> 01:29:37,217 I repeat to you 1208 01:29:37,383 --> 01:29:39,425 Logic is the enemy of this hall 1209 01:29:39,592 --> 01:29:43,778 His weakness contradicts the punishment required to be meted out Which necessarily requires the word "evidence." 1210 01:29:46,383 --> 01:29:47,388 So 1211 01:29:47,451 --> 01:29:50,784 ..Let us now go to that witness, Mr 1212 01:29:51,508 --> 01:29:53,796 Mr. Fok, antique dealer He was very confident in himself 1213 01:29:53,821 --> 01:29:57,675 He claims to have seen three people But under what circumstances? 1214 01:29:58,717 --> 01:30:01,217 Let us clear up the doubts in his testimony 1215 01:30:01,383 --> 01:30:02,692 Because it is very fragile 1216 01:30:02,717 --> 01:30:05,300 To anyone I say that it defies all logic 1217 01:30:08,300 --> 01:30:11,432 How could these three people he describes 1218 01:30:11,508 --> 01:30:14,592 Don't they hear any sound from his car engine? 1219 01:30:14,679 --> 01:30:17,745 They cannot see him arrive In that deserted place? 1220 01:30:17,990 --> 01:30:19,589 He says in his testimony 1221 01:30:19,717 --> 01:30:24,133 That two people back from They didn't even try to hide in the car 1222 01:30:24,300 --> 01:30:26,217 Thirty meters away from him 1223 01:30:28,139 --> 01:30:29,264 This is strange 1224 01:30:29,883 --> 01:30:32,483 Well, if we want a logical explanation 1225 01:30:32,508 --> 01:30:34,675 ..These two people were drunk 1226 01:30:34,842 --> 01:30:38,508 So full of alcohol that they... They were no longer aware of what surrounded them 1227 01:30:38,675 --> 01:30:39,842 ..but 1228 01:30:40,717 --> 01:30:43,300 But Nikola Milik doesn't drink 1229 01:30:44,217 --> 01:30:45,842 But it wasn't there! 1230 01:30:46,054 --> 01:30:48,138 But "Roger", because he was 1231 01:30:48,324 --> 01:30:50,561 Soon after, with his knife 1232 01:30:50,592 --> 01:30:54,675 He'll slaughter poor Cécile before... He escapes in his SUV 1233 01:30:57,467 --> 01:31:00,508 .Well, I can't prove it either 1234 01:31:00,761 --> 01:31:03,530 ...but this is at least consistent with what we know 1235 01:31:03,555 --> 01:31:05,680 ..and I challenge anyone here 1236 01:31:06,300 --> 01:31:08,883 To prove that things did not turn out this way 1237 01:31:09,675 --> 01:31:12,675 Because there is never any conclusive evidence 1238 01:31:21,032 --> 01:31:23,567 ...Before I conclude, ladies and gentlemen of the jury 1239 01:31:23,645 --> 01:31:24,978 ..I want to quote 1240 01:31:25,125 --> 01:31:28,708 ...a wonderful text that I hope will guide you as it guides me 1241 01:31:30,050 --> 01:31:33,050 The law does not ask judges about the means by which... 1242 01:31:33,217 --> 01:31:35,175 They convinced themselves of it 1243 01:31:35,404 --> 01:31:38,713 ..Rather, it obliges them to question themselves in silence and contemplation 1244 01:31:39,491 --> 01:31:43,092 And to honestly search their consciences 1245 01:31:43,756 --> 01:31:50,914 ..What is the effect of the evidence against the accused? And the means of his defense... on their argument? 1246 01:31:52,342 --> 01:31:55,758 The law only asks them this question 1247 01:32:03,467 --> 01:32:06,467 “Do you have a firm conviction? 1248 01:32:18,842 --> 01:32:21,022 ..Not even out of doubt 1249 01:32:21,047 --> 01:32:23,675 ..I ask you to acquit Mr. Nikola Melek, rather 1250 01:32:23,902 --> 01:32:26,652 But because I am sure of his innocence 1251 01:32:26,784 --> 01:32:29,909 And because there is nothing in his file indicating otherwise 1252 01:32:30,050 --> 01:32:34,300 And because he always denied it, over the years ...the three days he spent in detention 1253 01:32:34,467 --> 01:32:38,925 Because there is nothing else like that Explainable if innocent 1254 01:32:43,717 --> 01:32:46,592 Nikolai Melek is also innocent for another reason. 1255 01:32:46,758 --> 01:32:48,639 .He was, by all accounts, a good father 1256 01:32:48,664 --> 01:32:51,508 He only wanted love for his children 1257 01:32:51,694 --> 01:32:53,573 ...if there is only one reason 1258 01:32:53,598 --> 01:32:57,800 ..Because he couldn't kill their mother, he was absolutely free 1259 01:32:57,967 --> 01:33:00,217 He wouldn't wish them this harm 1260 01:33:01,425 --> 01:33:03,717 Return this father to his children and release him 1261 01:33:03,909 --> 01:33:05,868 Because there is justice in that 1262 01:33:07,550 --> 01:33:08,883 Thank you 1263 01:33:16,683 --> 01:33:20,058 Mr. Melek, according to procedure ..You have the last word 1264 01:33:20,258 --> 01:33:23,383 Would you like to add anything to defend yourself? 1265 01:33:23,967 --> 01:33:25,008 Yes 1266 01:33:32,021 --> 01:33:34,020 ..even though I miss my wife 1267 01:33:35,164 --> 01:33:36,539 But she won't come back 1268 01:33:37,270 --> 01:33:38,436 ..and 1269 01:33:38,550 --> 01:33:41,550 But my children, thank God, are still there 1270 01:33:41,717 --> 01:33:42,800 ..and 1271 01:33:43,633 --> 01:33:45,592 They are all I have left 1272 01:33:48,092 --> 01:33:49,175 Thank you 1273 01:33:51,175 --> 01:33:52,592 Thank you, Mr. Melek 1274 01:33:53,717 --> 01:33:55,883 The procedures are over 1275 01:33:56,050 --> 01:33:58,508 The court will adjourn to deliberate 1276 01:34:26,508 --> 01:34:28,675 How much time do we have now? 1277 01:34:28,842 --> 01:34:30,925 .It may be too long 1278 01:34:37,346 --> 01:34:39,471 .I wanted to say thank you, lawyer 1279 01:34:40,105 --> 01:34:41,655 Yesterday I wasn't feeling well 1280 01:34:41,717 --> 01:34:44,008 And now you have given me some hope 1281 01:34:45,233 --> 01:34:47,900 .Let's hope the jury is on your side 1282 01:34:55,592 --> 01:34:58,150 This was our first time seeing it .each other outdoors 1283 01:35:41,800 --> 01:35:43,008 He is the notary 1284 01:35:43,883 --> 01:35:45,550 .It's our turn 1285 01:36:03,425 --> 01:36:05,671 Ladies and gentlemen, the bench 1286 01:36:25,508 --> 01:36:28,300 The session resumed. Please sit down 1287 01:36:35,288 --> 01:36:36,803 Mr. Melek, get up 1288 01:36:40,832 --> 01:36:43,207 ..The court had to answer two questions 1289 01:36:44,217 --> 01:36:46,883 Is Nikolai Melek guilty of premeditated murder? 1290 01:36:47,050 --> 01:36:50,008 For his wife, Cecil Melek 1291 01:36:50,135 --> 01:36:53,718 According to Article 221-1 of the Penal Code? 1292 01:36:54,967 --> 01:36:56,133 If so, 1293 01:36:57,300 --> 01:37:00,383 Did Nikola Melik act? Premeditated? 1294 01:37:01,883 --> 01:37:03,425 About that first question 1295 01:37:04,175 --> 01:37:07,758 With a majority of at least six Voices, the court answered 1296 01:37:08,342 --> 01:37:09,383 Yes 1297 01:37:11,596 --> 01:37:13,013 And about the second question 1298 01:37:13,173 --> 01:37:17,298 With the majority at least six Voices, the court answered 1299 01:37:17,842 --> 01:37:18,933 Yes 1300 01:37:19,758 --> 01:37:20,967 ...accordingly 1301 01:37:21,592 --> 01:37:25,800 We announce the conviction of Nikola Melik on these charges 1302 01:37:26,592 --> 01:37:31,008 The court sentences him to prison 20 years in criminal prison 1303 01:37:33,467 --> 01:37:36,175 Mr. Melek, you have ten days to appeal 1304 01:37:38,633 --> 01:37:40,175 The session was adjourned 1305 01:38:38,092 --> 01:38:39,092 ..Gentlemen 1306 01:38:39,270 --> 01:38:40,812 Gentlemen, wait 1307 01:38:42,175 --> 01:38:45,592 .I would like to speak with my client for a moment 1308 01:38:49,508 --> 01:38:50,800 Thank you 1309 01:38:51,445 --> 01:38:53,362 We won't stop here, Nicola 1310 01:38:53,717 --> 01:38:55,758 We will continue - No, it's okay. 1311 01:38:55,925 --> 01:38:57,042 We will stop everything 1312 01:38:57,174 --> 01:38:59,275 No. no. We will go to appeal - No. Professor. No - 1313 01:38:59,300 --> 01:39:02,758 .I'm tired, I'm fed up. I just want to serve my sentence 1314 01:39:03,300 --> 01:39:05,008 .You defended well. Really 1315 01:39:05,175 --> 01:39:07,133 Twenty years isn't so bad. No - 1316 01:39:07,300 --> 01:39:09,633 Let me defend you on appeal. No - 1317 01:39:11,133 --> 01:39:13,758 You must forgive me, lawyer 1318 01:39:14,342 --> 01:39:15,967 .I lied to you 1319 01:39:17,925 --> 01:39:19,133 .I did it 1320 01:39:24,592 --> 01:39:27,758 I was the one who killed her. I killed my wife. Good? 1321 01:39:28,300 --> 01:39:32,008 Roger did nothing, except Lend me his knife and come with me 1322 01:39:38,467 --> 01:39:39,717 Why...? 1323 01:39:40,633 --> 01:39:42,800 I didn't dare tell you 1324 01:39:42,967 --> 01:39:44,675 I didn't want to disappoint you 1325 01:39:48,300 --> 01:39:50,592 But why did you do that? 1326 01:39:52,133 --> 01:39:53,208 ..because 1327 01:39:53,758 --> 01:39:57,550 I'll tell you, no one has ever respected me like this, really 1328 01:39:58,592 --> 01:39:59,883 Even Roger 1329 01:40:02,008 --> 01:40:03,067 ..and 1330 01:40:03,508 --> 01:40:04,675 .Never like this 1331 01:40:05,819 --> 01:40:08,550 No, I deserve this pain What I did was a terrible thing 1332 01:40:08,717 --> 01:40:10,008 Why did you kill her? 1333 01:40:10,175 --> 01:40:12,175 .It's okay, we have to go 1334 01:41:51,550 --> 01:41:52,633 Lawyer? 1335 01:41:53,675 --> 01:41:55,050 .Excuse me 1336 01:41:56,633 --> 01:41:59,539 Can I tell you something? - Of course - 1337 01:42:00,816 --> 01:42:05,008 I want to tell you that I did everything possible So he was acquitted during the discussions 1338 01:42:06,422 --> 01:42:08,429 You're not allowed to say that. This is illegal 1339 01:42:08,454 --> 01:42:11,788 .I know that. But it's important for me to know 1340 01:42:12,425 --> 01:42:14,925 In fact, you convinced all the jurors 1341 01:42:15,159 --> 01:42:17,108 Really? - And we all agreed - 1342 01:42:17,133 --> 01:42:19,758 Saying that Mr. Melek was innocent 1343 01:42:20,508 --> 01:42:22,300 ...Then the president of the court came to meet us 1344 01:42:22,467 --> 01:42:25,092 The wind turned in the other direction 1345 01:42:25,258 --> 01:42:27,717 It had an impact on everyone 1346 01:42:28,342 --> 01:42:30,175 And then they heard her talking 1347 01:42:30,342 --> 01:42:32,100 They all started to doubt 1348 01:42:33,550 --> 01:42:35,883 I'm the only one who hasn't changed her mind 1349 01:42:37,842 --> 01:42:40,925 I wanted to tell you... I wanted to say that I'm sorry 1350 01:42:42,092 --> 01:42:43,175 Okay 1351 01:42:43,408 --> 01:42:44,824 Thank you 1352 01:43:38,467 --> 01:43:41,050 .It's been three years 1353 01:43:42,717 --> 01:43:44,383 My life got back on track 1354 01:43:53,425 --> 01:43:56,967 I continued to stand up for people .with varying degrees of success 1355 01:44:02,175 --> 01:44:04,425 .I have never forgotten that night 1356 01:44:09,592 --> 01:44:11,633 But I finally made up with it 1357 01:44:19,550 --> 01:44:23,342 ...I put it aside, and found a way to preserve a species 1358 01:44:23,444 --> 01:44:26,133 From the stock of illusions inside me 1359 01:44:27,258 --> 01:44:30,967 Then one day, I received... A call from the Arles Police Department 1360 01:44:31,133 --> 01:44:33,275 ..they inform me that a person named “Nikola Melik”. 1361 01:44:33,300 --> 01:44:35,717 A current prisoner in Tarascon prison 1362 01:44:35,883 --> 01:44:38,800 On charges of killing his wife, according to the investigation 1363 01:44:42,092 --> 01:44:43,800 He was asking to see me 1364 01:45:39,686 --> 01:45:41,645 .Thank you for coming, lawyer 1365 01:45:43,883 --> 01:45:45,800 .nice to see you 1366 01:45:47,151 --> 01:45:50,275 Given what happened in the past ...I'm not sure I want to help you 1367 01:45:50,300 --> 01:45:52,592 In any new procedure 1368 01:45:52,838 --> 01:45:55,547 .I mean, after that conversation 1369 01:45:56,013 --> 01:45:58,096 I understand your reservations, lawyer 1370 01:45:58,592 --> 01:46:00,258 But I promised you 1371 01:46:00,425 --> 01:46:02,092 To tell you the whole truth 1372 01:46:03,258 --> 01:46:05,158 Why are we here? 1373 01:46:07,342 --> 01:46:09,467 What is that story? 1374 01:46:15,548 --> 01:46:17,215 .I was so lonely, lawyer 1375 01:46:18,139 --> 01:46:21,431 During that period you know, before my wife died 1376 01:46:22,701 --> 01:46:23,993 .very lonely 1377 01:46:26,342 --> 01:46:27,842 She wasn't doing anything at home 1378 01:46:28,162 --> 01:46:30,537 She started drinking more and more 1379 01:46:31,063 --> 01:46:32,771 And you stay away from me all day 1380 01:46:32,925 --> 01:46:34,300 And one evening 1381 01:46:35,050 --> 01:46:37,342 ..I don't even know how that happened 1382 01:46:39,133 --> 01:46:41,592 I started hugging Elodie 1383 01:46:42,758 --> 01:46:44,008 My daughter 1384 01:46:45,092 --> 01:46:47,425 She didn't say anything. So I repeated it 1385 01:46:47,592 --> 01:46:49,717 And it continued 1386 01:46:52,443 --> 01:46:54,277 .I knew it was wrong 1387 01:46:55,083 --> 01:46:56,296 .I felt ashamed 1388 01:46:56,368 --> 01:46:59,784 But I felt lonely... there 1389 01:46:59,925 --> 01:47:01,925 ..Then things changed, and then... 1390 01:47:02,967 --> 01:47:05,425 .She even told me she wanted more 1391 01:47:06,300 --> 01:47:08,383 When she told me to stop, it shocked me 1392 01:47:08,550 --> 01:47:10,217 It affected me deeply 1393 01:47:10,383 --> 01:47:13,633 ..I apologized. She is my daughter, and I love her, so 1394 01:47:13,846 --> 01:47:17,846 .I apologized to her so she could understand that it was an accident 1395 01:47:18,967 --> 01:47:20,008 Okay 1396 01:47:20,175 --> 01:47:22,633 She promised me she wouldn't say anything 1397 01:47:27,646 --> 01:47:30,021 Then I started again with Jad 1398 01:47:33,258 --> 01:47:34,300 Yes 1399 01:47:35,300 --> 01:47:37,925 Except Cecile caught us this time 1400 01:47:39,425 --> 01:47:40,925 .I watched everything 1401 01:47:42,425 --> 01:47:44,883 She threatened to tell everyone everything 1402 01:47:45,050 --> 01:47:48,116 Especially since she knew that I wanted to file for divorce 1403 01:47:48,842 --> 01:47:51,258 That's why I couldn't get a divorce 1404 01:47:54,041 --> 01:47:56,333 ..She told me she wouldn't say anything 1405 01:47:57,133 --> 01:47:58,592 If I leave her alone 1406 01:47:58,758 --> 01:48:02,866 If I let her drink And spend our money and do whatever you want 1407 01:48:03,883 --> 01:48:05,883 She took almost everything 1408 01:48:06,050 --> 01:48:10,008 I was cleaning and cooking And I was taking care of the children 1409 01:48:11,008 --> 01:48:12,300 ..except it 1410 01:48:12,905 --> 01:48:15,155 I started dropping hints 1411 01:48:15,508 --> 01:48:17,550 ...at school, and in front of the neighbors 1412 01:48:18,217 --> 01:48:19,425 "Did you know?" "Nicola." 1413 01:48:19,592 --> 01:48:21,425 .He loves his children very much 1414 01:48:21,804 --> 01:48:23,554 “I feel jealous 1415 01:48:26,179 --> 01:48:27,679 I can't anymore 1416 01:48:30,734 --> 01:48:32,234 That's why it happened 1417 01:48:32,402 --> 01:48:34,652 .I had no choice, so I killed her 1418 01:48:45,383 --> 01:48:49,736 I was looking at him, he was the one who hid .It's all about everyone, starting with me 1419 01:48:54,217 --> 01:48:58,008 About those witnesses who described him as an ideal father 1420 01:49:02,175 --> 01:49:04,550 About social services .who was taking care of the family 1421 01:49:07,342 --> 01:49:10,525 About my colleague in the prosecution case ...the civilian, which demanded his acquittal 1422 01:49:10,550 --> 01:49:14,633 After I heard the children expressing ...about how much they love their father 1423 01:49:16,592 --> 01:49:18,550 How much they missed him 1424 01:49:24,633 --> 01:49:29,112 It is an eternal and brutal struggle of feelings ...in the hearts of incest victims 1425 01:49:33,383 --> 01:49:37,076 A life of concealment, of which no one saw anything 1426 01:50:07,627 --> 01:50:11,107 {\fs28}The thread {\fs25}"Ordinary case" 1427 01:50:12,427 --> 01:50:14,874 Translated by: Nizar Ezz El-Din 1428 01:50:14,899 --> 01:50:17,642 X: @NizarEzzeddine 01:50:52,698 ♪ A door has never been closed for people like you and me ♪ 1434 01:50:53,625 --> 01:51:00,462 ♪ Just as you can't steal the sun ♪ ♪ You can't steal everything I've seen ♪ 1435 01:51:05,694 --> 01:51:12,768 ♪ You wander so that I don't wander again ♪ 1436 01:51:17,662 --> 01:51:22,920 ♪ You run so that I don't run again ♪ 1437 01:51:23,673 --> 01:51:31,648 ♪ You wander so that I don't wander again ♪ 1438 01:51:35,677 --> 01:51:41,724 ♪ “You run so I don't run again ♪ 1439 01:51:47,705 --> 01:51:52,204 ♪ I'll go with you," cried the beggar. ♪ ♪ I will follow you, my friend" ♪ 1440 01:51:53,729 --> 01:51:58,962 ♪ I'll be a shadow in your way ♪ ♪ I turn at every turn ♪ 1441 01:51:59,684 --> 01:52:06,905 ♪ I stand before you now ♪ ♪ “Naked to the last ♪ 1442 01:52:11,654 --> 01:52:17,391 “Everything is fine,” the thief laughed. “♪ ♪ Let's take the path that never ends" ♪ 1443 01:52:17,656 --> 01:52:22,702 ♪ You will be rewarded quickly ♪ ♪ As long as you don't fail ♪ 1444 01:52:23,544 --> 01:52:27,777 ♪ I will open the locks of the doors to heaven ♪ 1445 01:52:28,504 --> 01:52:31,650 ♪ And we'll sail in it ♪ 1446 01:52:35,635 --> 01:52:43,342 ♪ You wander so that I don't wander again ♪ 1447 01:52:47,623 --> 01:52:52,820 ♪ You run so that I don't run again ♪ 1448 01:52:53,718 --> 01:53:00,983 ♪ You wander so that I don't wander again ♪ 1449 01:53:05,645 --> 01:53:11,600 ♪ You run so that I don't run again ♪ 1450 01:53:53,739 --> 01:54:01,708 ♪ You wander so that I don't wander again ♪ 1451 01:54:05,689 --> 01:54:11,443 ♪ You run so that I don't run again ♪ 1452 01:54:11,706 --> 01:54:19,703 ♪ You wander so that I don't wander again ♪ 1453 01:54:23,586 --> 01:54:29,635 ♪ You run so that I don't run again ♪ 1454 01:54:29,695 --> 01:54:35,620 ♪ “You run so I don't run again ♪