1 00:00:24,339 --> 00:00:26,830 My name is Charles Bai. 2 00:00:26,980 --> 00:00:30,598 The story I will tell you, it's my story. 3 00:00:30,700 --> 00:00:34,773 A true story. Not the cinema. 4 00:00:34,860 --> 00:00:37,806 Although one could to make a movie of it. 5 00:00:37,940 --> 00:00:40,044 Here's the proof. 6 00:00:48,500 --> 00:00:53,483 THE SHIELD AND THE COW 7 00:02:51,280 --> 00:02:54,158 That's it! I'm not wrong, guys. 8 00:02:54,360 --> 00:02:56,419 It is of the Royal Air Force. 9 00:02:56,920 --> 00:03:01,914 - Gloucester Meteors Engines. - I think they are Luftwaff, German, Messerschmitts for sure. 10 00:03:02,079 --> 00:03:05,958 Declo, it's English. Mr. 11 00:03:08,560 --> 00:03:09,584 Made in England. 12 00:03:15,760 --> 00:03:19,264 - Are you deaf? Can't you hear it? - Why? Do their machines have an English accent? 13 00:03:19,280 --> 00:03:24,547 Yes, a little. After all, machines are my specialty. I was a taxi driver for five years. 14 00:03:24,840 --> 00:03:29,049 - It's not the same thing. - It's the same. 15 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:36,152 You say nothing, Pommier. Is it english or not? 16 00:03:36,560 --> 00:03:41,714 Luftwaffe or Royal Air Force... I'd rather have a nice...ass. 17 00:03:41,960 --> 00:03:43,632 Butts aren't everything. 18 00:03:43,880 --> 00:03:48,192 Easy to say, you're having a great time, you have everything you need. 19 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:54,187 You and your obsessive ideas! If we can call them ideas. 20 00:03:54,600 --> 00:03:57,433 I haven't touched a woman in two years. A man my age! 21 00:03:57,840 --> 00:04:00,832 I bet you didn't have much good luck in your shop. 22 00:04:00,920 --> 00:04:04,708 I had over 500 women a day in my shop. And beautiful! 23 00:04:05,480 --> 00:04:07,152 Household items, what are you waiting for? 24 00:04:07,240 --> 00:04:09,868 May I help you, madam? Shall I fold it for you? 25 00:04:10,240 --> 00:04:13,676 - Dinner is ready. - We're coming. 26 00:04:16,720 --> 00:04:19,052 And yet it belongs to the Luftwaffe. 27 00:04:29,840 --> 00:04:34,152 - So, Bai, do you eat alone? - I like the soup hot. 28 00:04:45,240 --> 00:04:48,710 - We saw the RAF flying around. - Churchill was there too. 29 00:04:49,120 --> 00:04:51,964 - Did you know him by his cigar, Mr. Bussier? - What a fool! 30 00:04:52,560 --> 00:04:54,710 What does it mean, 'what a fool'? 31 00:04:55,680 --> 00:04:59,650 Don't mind him ma'am. He is a rude person. 32 00:05:15,680 --> 00:05:18,672 - Busier is right, it is English. - But how do you know that? You didn't see them. 33 00:05:19,040 --> 00:05:20,996 I don't need to see them to understand that. 34 00:05:27,600 --> 00:05:29,989 The proof: can't you hear where they play golf? 35 00:05:31,520 --> 00:05:35,001 Are you listening, loser? The Luftwaffe... 36 00:05:35,520 --> 00:05:38,091 Better that way. Anyone can to make a mistake. 37 00:05:45,120 --> 00:05:47,657 Some lobster, Viscount? 38 00:05:50,920 --> 00:05:54,924 I'm crazy about snails, especially with berry jelly. 39 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:58,241 And let's have snails! 40 00:05:58,880 --> 00:05:59,710 It looks like a dream! 41 00:06:04,440 --> 00:06:07,102 But it sounds serious. Like they are preparing something. 42 00:06:07,440 --> 00:06:11,945 - I wish more girls would cast me. - What would you do so much? 43 00:06:12,080 --> 00:06:16,483 Oh, you don't know me! In '38, in Munich, I had 4 women at the same time. 44 00:06:16,920 --> 00:06:20,833 - We know, you told us. - And I had a fifth like that for variety! 45 00:06:21,240 --> 00:06:25,142 Don't you believe me? Ask at the Hotel de Ville bazaar when the war is over. 46 00:06:25,320 --> 00:06:29,063 - change the disc! You keep saying the same thing. - Look, Don Juan of the bazaar! 47 00:06:29,560 --> 00:06:31,778 Repeat if you dare. 48 00:06:32,080 --> 00:06:33,354 Don't argue. 49 00:06:33,720 --> 00:06:37,030 This is the last dinner I have with you. Wait for me to leave first. 50 00:06:37,480 --> 00:06:42,338 Tomorrow night when I'm gone, you can to eat in peace. 51 00:06:42,720 --> 00:06:45,575 Come on, it's past 8. The BBC will have already started! 52 00:06:51,720 --> 00:06:54,462 Careful, not that loud. 53 00:06:58,160 --> 00:07:03,029 France will once again show its true face. The face of Joan of Arc and Napoleon. 54 00:07:03,560 --> 00:07:05,892 Traitors will be punished. 55 00:07:06,280 --> 00:07:09,841 We neither wanted nor wished for this war. But we will beat him. 56 00:07:10,320 --> 00:07:14,029 We will win him, because the forces of freedom know that they are fighting for the right. 57 00:07:14,320 --> 00:07:16,208 Sorry, this is closed. 58 00:07:16,520 --> 00:07:20,490 Churchill's England and Ireland will disappear from the world map. 59 00:07:20,760 --> 00:07:25,322 And the rogue General de Gaulle, who sacrifices the French for the Cite capitalists... 60 00:07:25,520 --> 00:07:27,010 ...he will receive the punishment he deserves. 61 00:07:27,200 --> 00:07:29,077 Hell, it's the Paris radio station. 62 00:07:31,480 --> 00:07:34,608 When justice and freedom triumph... 63 00:07:34,960 --> 00:07:37,815 ...France will show again her true face. 64 00:07:38,080 --> 00:07:41,777 Hear the voice of the Free French. 65 00:07:54,520 --> 00:07:55,873 We were late anyway. 66 00:07:56,080 --> 00:07:57,627 Nothing happened. 67 00:07:58,040 --> 00:08:01,282 - It is good to hear these voices again. - Exactly. 68 00:08:01,760 --> 00:08:04,411 In 1932, I had a girlfriend. 69 00:08:04,880 --> 00:08:06,393 No, in 1931. 70 00:08:06,880 --> 00:08:10,725 She wanted me to call her, morning and night. Even if I had nothing to say. 71 00:08:11,280 --> 00:08:16,547 He just wanted to hear my voice. It lifted her spirits. 72 00:08:16,600 --> 00:08:19,876 - She would be crazy. - Fantastic woman. 73 00:08:20,120 --> 00:08:23,283 What breasts! Blow your mind! 74 00:08:23,600 --> 00:08:26,546 Enough, we get it. 75 00:08:27,000 --> 00:08:28,490 So, have you decided? 76 00:08:29,680 --> 00:08:31,978 - Are you leaving tomorrow morning? - Yes, at dawn. 77 00:08:32,440 --> 00:08:34,465 - Are you sure? - Well, yes. 78 00:08:35,200 --> 00:08:37,111 Without wanting to influence you, I think you're being silly. 79 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:41,502 Look, I have no personal reasons to stay, like you 80 00:08:41,880 --> 00:08:45,464 You know, either here or in Paris Germans are everywhere. 81 00:08:45,920 --> 00:08:50,425 Here, at least, is their home. You can tolerate them. In need. 82 00:08:50,800 --> 00:08:52,779 But I don't feel at home here. 83 00:08:53,200 --> 00:08:57,250 If they told me how long this would last, two years, five years... 84 00:08:57,400 --> 00:08:59,698 ...maybe I could stand it, counting the days. 85 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:03,401 But we know nothing. 1940, 1941, 1942. 86 00:09:03,560 --> 00:09:06,415 They leave us in the dark. And the rumors are flying... 87 00:09:06,800 --> 00:09:09,689 I don't want to waste all of mine life here. 88 00:09:09,720 --> 00:09:12,143 I don't have 100 wives to wait for me at home 89 00:09:13,040 --> 00:09:17,136 I only have one and I want to see her grow old. 90 00:09:17,240 --> 00:09:23,475 Beautiful, quiet, day after day, close to me. 91 00:09:23,600 --> 00:09:25,272 And you want me to tell you clearly? 92 00:09:25,520 --> 00:09:28,626 - I'm tired of Germany. - That's understandable. 93 00:09:29,080 --> 00:09:33,665 - You think too much, Bai. - I don't think. Remember. 94 00:09:34,080 --> 00:09:38,232 When I was taken prisoner, I thought how would it be for 3 weeks. 95 00:09:38,640 --> 00:09:43,054 A month, at most. Otherwise not would they ever have caught me 96 00:09:43,080 --> 00:09:46,698 - I would still run. - That's all good. What if you get arrested again? 97 00:09:46,880 --> 00:09:48,279 If I get arrested again? 98 00:09:49,080 --> 00:09:53,847 We are fine here. Most are worse, even in France. We are lucky. 99 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:59,711 If they catch you again, they will send you away in a labor camp. 100 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:04,653 A fatherly advice. Stay where you are and don't do the worst. 101 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:09,777 Admit it. You don't want anymore and then leave. 102 00:10:10,080 --> 00:10:12,446 - You say that because you are afraid. - Afraid, me? 103 00:10:12,600 --> 00:10:15,763 Yes you are afraid. Because of Marlene. You don't dare ask her. 104 00:10:16,040 --> 00:10:19,453 What are you saying! I'll ask her now since you have that opinion. 105 00:10:19,720 --> 00:10:21,278 You will have the answer in an hour. 106 00:10:23,720 --> 00:10:29,113 - Do you think he will agree? - Who knows! You never know with women. 107 00:10:31,160 --> 00:10:36,188 - My true Marlene! - No Marlene. Joseph. 108 00:10:36,320 --> 00:10:39,858 - To me, you are Marlene. The vamp of vamps! - Fuck the vamps! 109 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,649 - Good luck. - Good night Miss Marlene. - Good night 110 00:10:44,360 --> 00:10:46,669 Good night, little ones. 111 00:10:51,600 --> 00:10:55,696 If I didn't have you, I would prepare my bags and me. 112 00:10:57,080 --> 00:11:01,756 You are beautiful, Josepha, my love. 113 00:11:03,160 --> 00:11:07,540 I want to ask you a big favor. 114 00:11:09,080 --> 00:11:14,837 You have to help me for my friend 115 00:11:19,840 --> 00:11:23,799 What do you say? Will Marlene accept it? 116 00:11:23,840 --> 00:11:27,321 Marlene is first and foremost a farmer. He's thinking about money. 117 00:11:27,400 --> 00:11:30,130 Yes, all farmers are greedy. 118 00:11:30,280 --> 00:11:34,228 - When I get back to France I will compensate her for her cow. - If he trusts you. 119 00:11:34,480 --> 00:11:36,801 He has Boussier as a guarantee. 120 00:11:44,200 --> 00:11:48,967 Fuck, I broke a tooth. My best. 121 00:11:50,640 --> 00:11:52,699 What are you laughing at? 122 00:11:52,920 --> 00:11:54,626 I'm thinking of Bai's plan. 123 00:11:55,080 --> 00:11:59,062 This kind of escape, to cross the whole of Germany with a cow. 124 00:11:59,160 --> 00:12:02,345 - She's a genius. - The perfect couple. 125 00:12:02,440 --> 00:12:06,069 Even better. Two friends, two companions. 126 00:12:06,320 --> 00:12:10,871 The cow will feed me when I'm hungry and I'll tell her funny stories when she's bored. 127 00:12:10,920 --> 00:12:16,552 - Finally, you'll find someone to talk to, huh? - It will be a change in my coexistence with some other animals. 128 00:12:16,720 --> 00:12:19,632 - Thank you very much. - I was just kidding. 129 00:12:31,040 --> 00:12:34,055 So Pommier? how's it going your little secret harem? 130 00:12:37,160 --> 00:12:38,707 My love was naked... 131 00:12:39,760 --> 00:12:43,105 ...and knowing my heart... 132 00:12:43,360 --> 00:12:47,774 ...was wearing nothing but her jewelry the echoes, in the exuberant attraction... 133 00:12:47,840 --> 00:12:50,001 Shut up. 134 00:12:52,400 --> 00:12:55,289 In the horrible nights of vigilance... 135 00:12:55,320 --> 00:12:59,905 ...without the blessed presence of your beloved body beside me.... 136 00:12:59,960 --> 00:13:04,750 ...without your mouth, your kisses... - I said, shut up. 137 00:13:04,920 --> 00:13:10,870 So my dear don't you like it? Instead of feeling the wonderful eroticism of these lyrics... 138 00:13:10,960 --> 00:13:15,670 ...the only thing that inspires him the beauty to say, is 'shut up'. 139 00:13:15,840 --> 00:13:19,355 - He doesn't have a cow. - Shut up. 140 00:13:21,880 --> 00:13:24,713 Well; Did he refuse? 141 00:13:27,720 --> 00:13:30,507 Answer me. Say something. Did he refuse? 142 00:13:32,960 --> 00:13:35,531 If she said no, I want to hear it. 143 00:13:36,680 --> 00:13:39,569 Got it...she said no. 144 00:13:39,600 --> 00:13:41,340 He said no, right? 145 00:13:41,560 --> 00:13:44,518 No, dumbass, you'll have your cow. 146 00:13:44,560 --> 00:13:46,323 Fool. 147 00:13:46,520 --> 00:13:51,389 He accepted immediately, without hesitation. I wanted to kiss her I mean, that's what I did. 148 00:13:51,520 --> 00:13:54,034 You really gave me a fright! 149 00:13:55,760 --> 00:13:59,799 - You're telling me the truth, he accepted, didn't he? - Hey, what am I telling you! Here's the proof! 150 00:14:00,400 --> 00:14:01,492 He will reward her in bed. 151 00:14:02,720 --> 00:14:06,690 What you said is dirty, Pommier. She is an excellent girl. 152 00:14:08,400 --> 00:14:10,868 He gives it unconditionally. 153 00:14:31,200 --> 00:14:34,772 - Did you get everything you need? - I hope I didn't forget anything. 154 00:14:36,520 --> 00:14:38,499 Chocolate. 155 00:14:38,920 --> 00:14:40,091 Cookies. Thanks. 156 00:14:43,120 --> 00:14:44,553 My razor. 157 00:14:46,200 --> 00:14:47,576 Toothbrush. 158 00:14:51,280 --> 00:14:52,690 Sugar. 159 00:14:55,280 --> 00:14:56,656 My compass. 160 00:15:02,880 --> 00:15:06,270 I leave these to you. 161 00:15:08,080 --> 00:15:10,219 Three shirts and some white clothes. 162 00:15:11,760 --> 00:15:14,320 And yet, English without effort. 163 00:15:14,440 --> 00:15:16,294 Italian without effort. 164 00:15:16,520 --> 00:15:18,067 And German without pain. 165 00:15:20,080 --> 00:15:21,547 If I wanted to... 166 00:15:22,880 --> 00:15:25,747 ...if I wanted to, I would have done it the king of linguists. 167 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:28,321 But with your card games every night... 168 00:15:28,880 --> 00:15:33,317 ...I didn't even have time to open it one of those books. 169 00:15:34,480 --> 00:15:38,985 You learn German effortlessly and indeed with great pleasure. 170 00:15:39,160 --> 00:15:41,208 Living language. 171 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:47,572 - Did you study the map well? - I've been studying him for three months. 172 00:15:47,800 --> 00:15:51,213 This is the itinerary. Here and here. 173 00:15:51,280 --> 00:15:55,683 250 km 10 per day. 5 in the morning and 5 in the afternoon. 174 00:15:56,040 --> 00:16:00,192 After 25 days of marching, I will arrive at Stuttgart station. 175 00:16:00,440 --> 00:16:05,332 And on the 26th day...France. If all goes well. 176 00:16:13,200 --> 00:16:16,590 Well, since you're going to Paris... 177 00:16:17,760 --> 00:16:20,786 - Can you take it to her? - You can count on me. 178 00:16:20,800 --> 00:16:24,349 It's my mother's address. He lives on Pascal Street. 179 00:16:24,640 --> 00:16:28,633 - Tell her how things are here. - Of course, I promise. 180 00:16:29,000 --> 00:16:32,333 And if you have another order... 181 00:16:32,440 --> 00:16:34,317 No, no... The rue Pascal is in the Gobelins. 182 00:16:34,760 --> 00:16:38,105 - Is it difficult for you? - Anything else! 183 00:16:48,320 --> 00:16:51,437 I can't believe I passed two years here. 184 00:17:03,360 --> 00:17:06,727 - So, shall we choose the cow? I have no idea. - I'll do it, trust me. 185 00:17:06,920 --> 00:17:11,209 - Why, were you selling cows at the Hotel de Ville bazaar? - I told you to trust me. 186 00:17:11,480 --> 00:17:14,449 in doing so, since he takes it upon himself. 187 00:17:23,200 --> 00:17:26,499 - I will choose a cow with good milk. - And to want to walk. 188 00:17:32,800 --> 00:17:34,017 Let's see. No! 189 00:17:35,240 --> 00:17:38,266 - Why not? - The vibrancy of the eye is very important. 190 00:17:38,520 --> 00:17:40,306 The liveliness of the eye? 191 00:17:40,400 --> 00:17:43,665 - Well, she shouldn't look asleep, is that a bad sign? - Too bad! 192 00:17:43,720 --> 00:17:48,441 Sweetness in the look shows one calm, sociable, friendly character. 193 00:17:48,480 --> 00:17:50,562 - Human. - Exactly. 194 00:17:55,280 --> 00:17:59,262 - You know what I want. - Yes, look at me. 195 00:18:01,600 --> 00:18:04,512 A wet nose. 196 00:18:04,760 --> 00:18:09,094 Normal breathing. 197 00:18:09,360 --> 00:18:13,103 Nice coat. It is mainly matter of the mucous membranes. 198 00:18:13,480 --> 00:18:14,799 The skin. 199 00:18:16,200 --> 00:18:17,212 Let's see. 200 00:18:17,920 --> 00:18:19,330 let me see 201 00:18:19,720 --> 00:18:22,917 This is her. 202 00:18:22,960 --> 00:18:26,009 No doubt. This is your cow. 203 00:18:26,120 --> 00:18:29,692 No, she's not good. 204 00:18:29,720 --> 00:18:31,802 Yes, she is good. 205 00:18:31,920 --> 00:18:33,194 New, strong. 206 00:18:33,360 --> 00:18:36,784 What do you say about her? You who knew! 207 00:18:52,600 --> 00:18:56,286 How can I thank you? First time they give me a cow. 208 00:18:56,520 --> 00:18:57,862 Goodbye. 209 00:18:58,040 --> 00:19:04,775 Good luck. Merde! 210 00:19:04,960 --> 00:19:06,200 What an amazing woman! 211 00:19:06,760 --> 00:19:09,615 - What can I say? - Just say thank you. 212 00:19:10,400 --> 00:19:12,095 Thank you, Marlene. 213 00:19:13,040 --> 00:19:15,281 Thank you, Joseph. 214 00:19:15,400 --> 00:19:17,459 Thank you, madam. 215 00:19:17,640 --> 00:19:20,313 Try to go as far as possible you can the first two days. 216 00:19:20,560 --> 00:19:23,836 Marlene will report your absence after 48 hours. 217 00:19:24,040 --> 00:19:29,057 - After 48 hours I will be away. If he walks... - He will walk. 218 00:19:29,200 --> 00:19:33,785 It has some similarities. Her ancestor swam across the sea, crossed the Balkans and reached the Nile... 219 00:19:33,960 --> 00:19:38,533 ...where he was born. Her name was Io and Zeus had a lover. 220 00:19:38,720 --> 00:19:40,790 Goodbye, then. 221 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:45,652 You know what I mean. As Marlene would say. 222 00:19:52,160 --> 00:19:56,051 - Hello, old man! You're going to rue Pascal, right? - on me. 223 00:19:56,200 --> 00:20:00,489 And don't think so much about...that where do you know...Casanova. 224 00:20:03,440 --> 00:20:05,920 - I would like to say... - Don't say anything. 225 00:20:06,240 --> 00:20:07,719 You better go. 226 00:20:24,520 --> 00:20:28,718 - Don't you hold a grudge against me for leaving you like this? - So go away. 227 00:21:16,760 --> 00:21:19,661 Hello, Bai. Do you go for a walk? 228 00:21:19,760 --> 00:21:22,160 Yes, ride. Come on, Margarita. 229 00:21:26,360 --> 00:21:27,907 Goodbye, Bockman. 230 00:21:28,200 --> 00:21:31,363 Yes, they called him Bokman. He was our neighbor. 231 00:21:31,560 --> 00:21:34,222 I thought I would never see him again, with his truck. 232 00:21:34,400 --> 00:21:36,209 I didn't imagine that... 233 00:21:36,440 --> 00:21:38,123 But let's not get ahead of ourselves... 234 00:22:11,800 --> 00:22:13,574 Look there! 235 00:22:13,920 --> 00:22:18,493 I hadn't even done 2 km and two worrying silhouettes... 236 00:22:18,640 --> 00:22:20,892 The gendarmerie. 237 00:22:21,040 --> 00:22:22,359 What should I do? 238 00:22:22,720 --> 00:22:25,484 I decided to catch the bull from the horns. 239 00:22:25,640 --> 00:22:28,416 This time, my adventure had really begun. 240 00:22:28,640 --> 00:22:31,871 I would find out if indeed my plan was working. 241 00:22:47,120 --> 00:22:50,533 I just passed my escape exam! 242 00:22:50,640 --> 00:22:56,044 But here we are, an encounter with the gendarmes, never goes well for the tourist. 243 00:22:56,160 --> 00:22:57,957 I have to avoid them. 244 00:23:04,440 --> 00:23:09,503 At noon, we reached a place which kind of reminded me of my country. 245 00:23:09,640 --> 00:23:14,907 By the way, France is a beautiful country. Especially when you're away. 246 00:24:09,120 --> 00:24:12,248 You are doing something wrong! I'm not with you! 247 00:24:15,760 --> 00:24:18,923 You are not sick. At work! 248 00:24:19,280 --> 00:24:24,456 Let me explain. I work on a farm. On a big farm... 249 00:24:25,640 --> 00:24:32,682 - I am a farmer. - Shit. At work! Front! 250 00:24:40,480 --> 00:24:45,565 - Don't push me so hard... - Do what he says, he's crazy. 251 00:24:45,640 --> 00:24:47,392 I will explain to you. 252 00:24:49,560 --> 00:24:51,118 Don't talk to him. He's crazy. 253 00:25:05,280 --> 00:25:07,578 come here Grab the handle. 254 00:25:07,720 --> 00:25:09,836 - And then? - Pull. 255 00:25:10,680 --> 00:25:14,741 - Where are you from? I've never seen you before. - I'm not impressed. 256 00:25:26,480 --> 00:25:28,254 Attention. 257 00:25:49,040 --> 00:25:51,395 where are you from From the south, don't you hear it? 258 00:25:51,760 --> 00:25:56,356 - But I'm not asking you that! - Oh, here! I work on a farm around here. 259 00:25:56,440 --> 00:25:59,625 I was walking quietly with my cow and he there fell upon me. 260 00:25:59,680 --> 00:26:02,205 You will explain yourself to the old man. 261 00:26:02,280 --> 00:26:03,724 - The old man? - Yes, the commander. 262 00:26:03,800 --> 00:26:07,406 You'll see, he's not bad. Somewhere around sixty-eight. 263 00:26:07,440 --> 00:26:09,761 And he speaks fluent French. 264 00:26:09,800 --> 00:26:13,543 He was in the Fifth Phalanx, and he loves France. 265 00:26:13,640 --> 00:26:16,029 - He will come towards evening. - I'll be gone by then. 266 00:26:16,160 --> 00:26:19,516 Don't be stupid. This madman is capable of killing you. 267 00:26:40,240 --> 00:26:44,870 Look, a new face! Who is he? the gentleman who took my place? Won't you introduce him to me? 268 00:26:45,000 --> 00:26:48,208 - Charles Bay. - Go on, my friend, go on. 269 00:26:48,560 --> 00:26:53,907 I will take advantage of this to have a cigarette in the 'special', as our English gentlemen say. 270 00:26:54,120 --> 00:26:54,996 Attention. 271 00:26:58,480 --> 00:27:02,758 - Tell me, what are those hanging from his pants? - Ribbons. 272 00:27:03,880 --> 00:27:06,758 - Ribbons? - Yes, the allies had a victory. - And so? 273 00:27:07,080 --> 00:27:12,586 - And when there is good news, he wears ribbons. - First time I see this. 274 00:27:12,720 --> 00:27:16,019 - And what does it mean? - It means we fucked them. 275 00:27:16,760 --> 00:27:21,356 - And it looks so right! - But he is a Marquis. 276 00:27:21,720 --> 00:27:25,622 He speaks in the plural. He seems reactive. 277 00:27:25,800 --> 00:27:27,825 - And you speak to him in the singular? - In the singular, me? 278 00:27:28,240 --> 00:27:31,858 He treats me like I'm his servant. What are you telling me! 279 00:27:31,880 --> 00:27:34,587 Back to work! 280 00:27:36,440 --> 00:27:39,102 Don't force it. Gently, gently! 281 00:27:40,400 --> 00:27:43,267 Guess how many days we work this trunk the Marquis and I. 282 00:27:43,560 --> 00:27:45,960 A week, and it's still not over. 283 00:27:46,320 --> 00:27:47,560 You are right. No zeal needed. 284 00:27:47,760 --> 00:27:52,368 What do they think of us there? Even they don't care! 285 00:27:53,480 --> 00:27:55,482 Soft, soft! 286 00:28:27,480 --> 00:28:32,133 - So where is this commander? - I don't see him, he doesn't come every night. 287 00:28:32,360 --> 00:28:35,352 If so, then what will happen to me? Will they take me with them? 288 00:28:35,600 --> 00:28:38,660 And when they count us, they will see that there is one more? 289 00:28:39,160 --> 00:28:45,998 Stand in line! 290 00:28:46,640 --> 00:28:49,200 Attention! 291 00:29:13,400 --> 00:29:14,640 54 men. 292 00:29:16,160 --> 00:29:18,845 - 48 men. - I want 50, got it? 293 00:29:19,560 --> 00:29:22,063 Recount them! 294 00:29:57,440 --> 00:29:58,976 54 men. 295 00:30:00,160 --> 00:30:02,799 - 49 men. - I'm redundant, I already told you. 296 00:30:02,920 --> 00:30:05,650 Every day the same. 297 00:30:07,000 --> 00:30:10,492 Load them into the truck and count them one by one. 298 00:30:10,760 --> 00:30:13,832 I want 50, not one more fools! 299 00:30:14,240 --> 00:30:17,550 I said 50. Twice 25! Did you understand? 300 00:30:26,720 --> 00:30:28,517 Let me explain. 301 00:30:39,440 --> 00:30:42,671 - Actually, how many are there? - With you, 51. 302 00:30:43,200 --> 00:30:46,692 Shit then, what if they get it wrong again and we get 50? 303 00:30:46,720 --> 00:30:50,178 - If they count correctly the truck leaves. - But where the hell is your commander? 304 00:30:50,520 --> 00:30:53,182 Once I want to see one too German commander, he is not here. 305 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:56,366 Don't panic. We'll find some trick. 306 00:30:56,720 --> 00:30:59,996 - son Leonard, feel sorry for him. - son Leonardo? Who is he? 307 00:31:00,120 --> 00:31:02,964 He is the patron saint of captives. 308 00:31:03,200 --> 00:31:06,226 - If there was such a saint, there would be no captives. - The old man. 309 00:31:17,640 --> 00:31:19,460 Is everything ok? 310 00:31:19,720 --> 00:31:22,439 - 50 men. 311 00:31:27,720 --> 00:31:32,259 Sorry, there has been a small mistake my Commander! I'm coming down to tell you. 312 00:31:34,280 --> 00:31:38,683 - A little mistake? - Yes, Commander, I do not belong to the regiment. 313 00:31:38,880 --> 00:31:42,611 I work on a neighboring farm and Mr he put me to work by force. 314 00:31:42,640 --> 00:31:44,153 What story is this? 315 00:31:44,200 --> 00:31:49,320 I wanted to explain to him, but he wouldn't let me talk. And Margarita is waiting for me back there. 316 00:31:50,440 --> 00:31:53,273 - Margarita? - Yes, my cow. I was pulling her with me. 317 00:31:53,320 --> 00:31:58,440 Why are you taking other prisoners? We have enough problems with them. 318 00:31:58,560 --> 00:32:03,281 - Go ahead, go! - Did you see? I was telling you. You didn't want to listen to me! 319 00:32:31,880 --> 00:32:38,217 At the end of the day, Margarita and me we decided together to spend our first night... 320 00:32:38,280 --> 00:32:42,432 ...under those beautiful trees, next to Lake Tegernze... 321 00:32:42,640 --> 00:32:48,613 ...or maybe Wurmze or Amerze, I don't remember that well anymore. 322 00:32:48,680 --> 00:32:50,910 Our first night. 323 00:33:41,680 --> 00:33:44,910 Daisy! Daisy! 324 00:34:03,960 --> 00:34:06,064 Oh! A real meadow of Daisies! 325 00:34:06,160 --> 00:34:09,064 Daisy! 326 00:34:13,960 --> 00:34:16,064 Daisy! 327 00:34:23,160 --> 00:34:26,064 Daisy! 328 00:34:28,160 --> 00:34:31,064 Daisy! 329 00:34:33,160 --> 00:34:36,064 Daisy! 330 00:34:49,680 --> 00:34:51,568 Oh, there you go! 331 00:34:53,760 --> 00:34:55,204 Well; Well; 332 00:34:56,120 --> 00:34:58,941 What are these? 333 00:35:03,200 --> 00:35:09,639 So did you meet your girlfriends? I know, you were talking, chatting, gossiping! 334 00:35:09,920 --> 00:35:11,547 Scumbag! 335 00:35:12,920 --> 00:35:15,547 So let's go! 336 00:35:27,680 --> 00:35:28,931 What did I tell you? 337 00:35:29,880 --> 00:35:31,893 Do you remember Bockman? 338 00:35:31,960 --> 00:35:35,202 Bockman and his animal truck, he was returning. 339 00:35:35,320 --> 00:35:38,699 - Are you coming back to the farm? - Yes, I'm coming back. 340 00:35:39,040 --> 00:35:43,238 I had to quickly find an explanation to justify my presence on the street. 341 00:35:48,600 --> 00:35:50,852 - Hot! - Yes, hot! 342 00:35:52,360 --> 00:35:55,636 I...I took the cow to the bull. 343 00:35:56,000 --> 00:36:00,733 The lady to the gentleman. 344 00:36:04,720 --> 00:36:07,632 And now we were returning quietly, eh Margarita? 345 00:36:07,720 --> 00:36:10,439 You won't want to walk the whole thing this road... 346 00:36:10,800 --> 00:36:12,483 You will be tired! 347 00:36:12,800 --> 00:36:16,483 - No no! I'm not! - Come, come! 348 00:36:50,800 --> 00:36:55,419 - Did you see? The Germans are not so bad. - No! 349 00:37:01,200 --> 00:37:05,899 So there you go...I drove more than 20 km for nothing. 350 00:37:06,040 --> 00:37:08,452 It brought me back to where I started. 351 00:37:11,000 --> 00:37:15,710 Nice memory for later. But the good memory for now... 352 00:37:17,960 --> 00:37:21,578 - Nice day! - Ah, yes, nice day. 353 00:37:21,720 --> 00:37:23,267 Great day! 354 00:38:20,360 --> 00:38:23,352 - Pleased? - Very, very pleased. 355 00:38:23,400 --> 00:38:26,483 You can't imagine how much! 356 00:38:26,600 --> 00:38:29,483 Thanks. Goodbye! 357 00:38:31,400 --> 00:38:34,426 Do any of you understand German? 358 00:38:41,080 --> 00:38:42,195 My colleague says... 359 00:38:42,520 --> 00:38:47,275 ...as if the captive indeed escaped this morning... 360 00:38:47,360 --> 00:38:49,646 ...we will find him. 361 00:38:50,040 --> 00:38:54,238 And we will take strict action against him. 362 00:39:01,360 --> 00:39:03,692 My colleague says... 363 00:39:04,160 --> 00:39:10,656 ...how there are concentration camps for fugitives in Poland! 364 00:39:10,800 --> 00:39:14,384 This is heaven. And there's hell. 365 00:39:15,200 --> 00:39:16,781 Remember this! 366 00:39:17,720 --> 00:39:22,532 Last week, 3 captives tried to escape from the granary barn! 367 00:39:26,360 --> 00:39:28,681 Don't we have good management here? 368 00:39:29,560 --> 00:39:31,846 I'm asking you. Answer! 369 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,240 You. 370 00:39:34,920 --> 00:39:36,763 Yes, I have no complaints. 371 00:39:39,560 --> 00:39:41,767 Fine, so don't assume the worst. 372 00:39:45,720 --> 00:39:50,521 My colleague says that if you are captives, God willed it. 373 00:39:50,680 --> 00:39:52,454 And the Führer too. 374 00:39:52,720 --> 00:39:56,599 So you will go against it in God's will... 375 00:39:56,760 --> 00:40:01,504 ...if you try to escape your destiny. Did you understand? 376 00:40:01,800 --> 00:40:04,906 You are soldiers. Never forget it. 377 00:40:06,360 --> 00:40:07,645 The cow. 378 00:40:07,760 --> 00:40:09,637 Bai goes. 379 00:40:09,760 --> 00:40:15,904 You have to keep your reputation up and the honor of the French army... 380 00:40:16,040 --> 00:40:19,373 ...submitting to your terms of defeat. 381 00:40:20,320 --> 00:40:21,833 What are we going to do with them now? 382 00:40:21,960 --> 00:40:24,656 They should be returning to camp every night. 383 00:40:25,240 --> 00:40:28,118 To begin with, sanction one. 384 00:40:28,240 --> 00:40:31,414 From now on, you will sleep in the camp. 385 00:40:31,560 --> 00:40:37,294 We will pick you up every night and bring you back every morning. 386 00:40:57,720 --> 00:41:01,793 He would shoot the burnt one no patrol. 387 00:41:01,920 --> 00:41:07,096 - He should have heard me. - Now, escape forever. 388 00:41:07,240 --> 00:41:09,845 In eternity. 389 00:41:10,240 --> 00:41:11,502 Pity. 390 00:41:13,080 --> 00:41:18,370 I loved Bai, he was a good man. Friendly, convenient. 391 00:41:18,520 --> 00:41:19,805 Not complicated. 392 00:41:22,760 --> 00:41:24,193 Natos! 393 00:41:25,440 --> 00:41:28,830 - But what happened to you? - I was kidnapped. 394 00:41:29,200 --> 00:41:33,500 The old Bockman. When I was leaving, he was also leaving with his truck and returning... 395 00:41:33,760 --> 00:41:38,561 ...unfortunately for me, he found me on the street and not to get tired, this fool... 396 00:41:38,640 --> 00:41:43,179 ...he insisted on bringing me back in his car. Impossible to deny... 397 00:41:43,360 --> 00:41:46,773 - You scared us! - And now what are you going to do? Are you leaving again? 398 00:41:46,920 --> 00:41:50,117 - Why? - They're looking for you and they're not kidding. 399 00:41:50,280 --> 00:41:53,499 They are looking for a man, not a couple. 400 00:41:53,760 --> 00:41:59,801 You must be hungry. Stay for dinner. -No, I'd rather leave now. I know myself. 401 00:41:59,880 --> 00:42:04,180 If I delay I will be moved, and if I am moved I will stay. 402 00:42:04,360 --> 00:42:08,205 Goodbye. You know how much I love you. Goodbye! 403 00:42:21,280 --> 00:42:25,102 It rained continuously for five days. 404 00:42:25,360 --> 00:42:31,549 A rain fast that forked you, that freezes you... 405 00:42:32,400 --> 00:42:36,484 For 5 days we wallowed in the mud. 406 00:42:36,680 --> 00:42:39,217 Margarita was very brave. 407 00:42:40,360 --> 00:42:43,761 Without her, I think I would have given up. 408 00:43:03,160 --> 00:43:08,371 On the 6th day, the rain finally stopped. The sky remained gloomy and gray. 409 00:43:08,720 --> 00:43:13,214 I called him black as a crow, although there were no crows. 410 00:43:13,720 --> 00:43:15,938 We were getting bored, Me and Margarita. 411 00:43:16,120 --> 00:43:20,375 And I assure you, I had not the slightest sense of humor. 412 00:43:20,720 --> 00:43:22,915 And yet... 413 00:43:23,160 --> 00:43:25,867 I don't know what came over me, some stupid instinct... 414 00:43:26,280 --> 00:43:28,236 ...and mechanically without thinking... 415 00:43:47,400 --> 00:43:52,747 It seems that the German forests they are famous for their beauty. The Germans are very proud of them. 416 00:43:53,000 --> 00:43:58,677 Maybe if you were walking through them like a tourist, but I assure you I was not at all proud to be in it. 417 00:43:58,840 --> 00:44:02,549 Kilometers, kilometers of trees, which never ended. 418 00:44:02,880 --> 00:44:07,283 I was exhausted with fatigue, frustrated, morale at zero. 419 00:44:07,360 --> 00:44:12,172 The forest I was crossing was particularly famous. A forest masterpiece. 420 00:44:12,600 --> 00:44:15,478 And yet, I was only thinking of two things. 421 00:44:16,320 --> 00:44:20,666 A lamb chop with green beans and a warm bed. 422 00:44:20,920 --> 00:44:23,263 You will of course tell me that this is not ideal... 423 00:44:23,480 --> 00:44:28,929 ...but there are times when nobody cares about grandeur and poetry. 424 00:44:33,480 --> 00:44:36,929 Nice, nice! 425 00:44:56,840 --> 00:44:58,956 Oh, you want some milk! 426 00:45:15,840 --> 00:45:18,956 Thanks! 427 00:45:24,360 --> 00:45:25,668 My friend, I don't understand you. 428 00:45:26,360 --> 00:45:28,668 Russians, comrades! 429 00:45:28,800 --> 00:45:30,427 Ah, Russians! Comrades! Yes, yes! 430 00:45:32,520 --> 00:45:33,885 Let's go. 431 00:46:48,920 --> 00:46:52,617 I am a French prisoner of war. I escaped. 432 00:46:58,520 --> 00:47:02,195 Me, I'm taking a train to Paris. 433 00:47:02,400 --> 00:47:03,913 Political clothes. 434 00:47:05,840 --> 00:47:08,024 Do you have any civilian clothes? 435 00:47:13,440 --> 00:47:14,668 One moment. 436 00:47:36,520 --> 00:47:41,071 Exactly. But I can't take it the train in military clothes... 437 00:47:41,240 --> 00:47:44,368 ...runaway, captive. Political clothes. 438 00:47:44,400 --> 00:47:49,997 Politics. Tie. Hat. 439 00:48:09,840 --> 00:48:13,276 This, here. 440 00:48:16,160 --> 00:48:18,606 This, here. 441 00:48:21,320 --> 00:48:22,673 Tie. 442 00:48:36,760 --> 00:48:38,716 I don't understand anything. 443 00:48:52,480 --> 00:48:53,833 The cow. 444 00:49:02,240 --> 00:49:03,810 For me; 445 00:49:28,000 --> 00:49:31,686 You give me the suit too you will eat the cow. 446 00:49:35,080 --> 00:49:38,049 Margarita for a suit it's too much. 447 00:49:42,520 --> 00:49:47,253 Oh no. Margarita for a suit went a long way. Too. 448 00:49:50,520 --> 00:49:53,253 Margarita... 449 00:49:56,520 --> 00:49:59,953 Margarita! 450 00:52:56,480 --> 00:52:58,562 Hey, come here. 451 00:53:01,720 --> 00:53:04,769 There. Look! 452 00:53:04,880 --> 00:53:07,531 Blueberries! 453 00:53:08,680 --> 00:53:10,011 Good. 454 00:53:13,960 --> 00:53:19,148 - I got cut. - You'll be fine. 455 00:54:05,000 --> 00:54:09,994 - A letter from your daughter-in-law. - I wish. Detmer wrote to me from Paris. 456 00:54:10,080 --> 00:54:14,710 Oh la la, Paris! A soldier's paradise. 457 00:54:14,840 --> 00:54:20,551 Paris, Montmartre, Folies Berger, Casino de Paris. 458 00:54:20,680 --> 00:54:25,390 Have you ever been to the restaurant? La Cour d'Arzan? 459 00:54:26,000 --> 00:54:30,767 Naturally. La becas a la Perigurdin. 460 00:54:31,320 --> 00:54:34,130 - Do you smoke? - A la Perigurdin. 461 00:54:34,640 --> 00:54:38,098 - What is a snipe? - The Mallard. 462 00:54:40,000 --> 00:54:44,425 - And duck foie gras. - With truffle? 463 00:54:45,920 --> 00:54:49,105 With champagne. 464 00:54:49,240 --> 00:54:53,176 And a glass of Satoneff Papé wine. 465 00:57:11,600 --> 00:57:13,886 It is true that these emotions they whet your appetite. 466 00:57:14,880 --> 00:57:16,427 I had a hunger. 467 00:57:16,680 --> 00:57:18,659 A terrible hunger. 468 00:57:18,920 --> 00:57:21,081 The hunger of the poor. 469 00:57:21,840 --> 00:57:27,073 A few meters away from me, this truck its full of food! 470 00:57:27,200 --> 00:57:30,522 So much the worst! I would take the risk. 471 00:57:30,600 --> 00:57:34,036 My life for a few cans. 472 00:57:34,640 --> 00:57:37,859 It's absurd, yes, absurd. 473 00:57:38,360 --> 00:57:40,009 Like war. 474 01:03:26,360 --> 01:03:29,009 Daisy! Daisy! 475 01:03:49,520 --> 01:03:55,891 To celebrate my hundredth km I shaved, brushed my teeth and I did my toilet. 476 01:03:55,920 --> 01:03:59,401 I felt light, happy, airy. 477 01:03:59,440 --> 01:04:01,328 Like new. 478 01:04:01,640 --> 01:04:06,065 They say it well, cleanliness it is already freedom. 479 01:04:16,640 --> 01:04:19,065 Daisy! Daisy! 480 01:04:25,760 --> 01:04:27,148 But what are you doing? 481 01:04:35,060 --> 01:04:38,148 Daisy! 482 01:04:39,060 --> 01:04:42,148 Daisy! 483 01:04:47,840 --> 01:04:48,909 What are these? 484 01:05:07,060 --> 01:05:10,148 Daisy! 485 01:05:11,060 --> 01:05:14,148 Daisy! 486 01:05:12,400 --> 01:05:14,937 Come here right now, can you hear me? 487 01:05:23,280 --> 01:05:26,545 Margaret, leave this young man, you don't even know him! 488 01:05:32,200 --> 01:05:33,485 How reckless! 489 01:05:36,720 --> 01:05:38,085 These women! 490 01:05:38,440 --> 01:05:39,884 All the same. 491 01:06:15,640 --> 01:06:17,870 Go through. 492 01:06:22,160 --> 01:06:25,755 - Good morning. - Good morning. What do you want? 493 01:06:25,880 --> 01:06:29,225 - French prisoner. - French? 494 01:06:31,440 --> 01:06:33,567 - Good morning. - Good morning. 495 01:06:33,560 --> 01:06:36,529 He is a French prisoner. I don't understand what he wants. 496 01:06:36,560 --> 01:06:38,209 Do you want something? 497 01:06:38,840 --> 01:06:44,062 - But it's amazing, you speak French! - Yes, bad French. 498 01:06:44,200 --> 01:06:48,136 - What's going on? - I don't know if I can tell you that. 499 01:06:48,240 --> 01:06:53,223 You...who are from the countryside. You are used to it. 500 01:06:53,280 --> 01:06:56,886 - Of the countryside? - I work on a farm not too far from here. 501 01:06:57,520 --> 01:06:58,782 - Do you understand? - Very well, yes. 502 01:06:59,040 --> 01:07:03,522 - Tell me, is that meadow back there yours? - My father's, yes. 503 01:07:04,040 --> 01:07:07,328 - And the bull inside, too? - Yes, and the bull, of course. 504 01:07:07,720 --> 01:07:09,438 Come on. 505 01:07:11,080 --> 01:07:12,695 It's nature. 506 01:07:13,120 --> 01:07:16,328 - You have to wait a bit. - What time? 507 01:07:17,160 --> 01:07:19,776 As long as it takes. 508 01:07:21,320 --> 01:07:24,198 Then I'll wait, wait until they're done. 509 01:07:33,360 --> 01:07:34,907 Marseille. 510 01:07:35,960 --> 01:07:37,382 So this... 511 01:07:39,560 --> 01:07:42,609 - Your fiancé? - My brother. 512 01:07:43,240 --> 01:07:45,105 - It's my place. - Your place? 513 01:07:45,480 --> 01:07:48,142 I was born there. 514 01:07:48,720 --> 01:07:50,028 It's nice there, you know. 515 01:07:50,040 --> 01:07:51,598 What does it say? 516 01:07:51,720 --> 01:07:54,985 - He says he was born in Marseille. - In Marseille? 517 01:07:55,720 --> 01:08:00,555 Our child is there. Isn't it a dangerous place? 518 01:08:00,680 --> 01:08:03,547 Mom, Hans wrote us how there is no danger there. 519 01:08:04,160 --> 01:08:08,472 - He believes that Marseille is a dangerous zone. - Is Marseille a dangerous zone? 520 01:08:09,560 --> 01:08:15,795 No ma'am! Marseille is the city, that all the soldiers of the world they wish they were there, now. 521 01:08:15,880 --> 01:08:17,802 But it is not a city for soldiers. 522 01:08:17,840 --> 01:08:21,321 He says that Marseille is a quiet city. 523 01:08:22,480 --> 01:08:24,869 He says that to reassure me. 524 01:08:25,080 --> 01:08:28,288 He says you are saying these things to you reassure her. 525 01:08:29,480 --> 01:08:33,166 You know, when one is a prisoner of war one is not so inclined to reassure those who... 526 01:08:36,120 --> 01:08:40,295 Just tell her I don't like lying. 527 01:08:40,720 --> 01:08:42,551 He says he's telling the truth. 528 01:08:43,560 --> 01:08:45,733 I'd rather know how he is here. 529 01:08:46,480 --> 01:08:49,984 He says he'd rather know he's here. 530 01:08:51,120 --> 01:08:53,827 Tell her that Marseilles is a city like no other. 531 01:08:54,040 --> 01:09:00,912 A city that, the weather, the climate, the sky, the sun, which never rains. 532 01:09:01,080 --> 01:09:04,334 - Believe me, it's better there than in Russia. - Don't talk about Russia. 533 01:09:04,640 --> 01:09:06,892 My younger brother died there. 534 01:09:07,000 --> 01:09:10,697 There are words he understands very well. City names, for example. 535 01:09:11,160 --> 01:09:16,018 - Ask him if he wants to stay for lunch. - Very good idea, we will feel closer to Marseille. 536 01:09:16,040 --> 01:09:19,874 Mom asks if you would like to stay and eat lunch together. 537 01:09:20,560 --> 01:09:22,926 It would be my great pleasure, but i don't know if i should... 538 01:09:23,320 --> 01:09:27,768 My father says how we will all feel closer to Marseille. 539 01:09:27,880 --> 01:09:31,566 Really, what beautiful words! Accept. 540 01:09:34,440 --> 01:09:37,466 - Would you like me to help you ma'am? - There's no reason to shout. 541 01:09:38,160 --> 01:09:40,560 He doesn't understand anything, but it sounds fine. 542 01:09:42,440 --> 01:09:46,524 If you had come yesterday, you wouldn't find me 543 01:09:46,880 --> 01:09:52,204 I work in Munich, for an industrialist, I am a secretary. 544 01:09:52,560 --> 01:09:55,108 Because for me... the countryside... 545 01:09:55,640 --> 01:10:00,054 But with these bombings, my mother wanted me to come home. 546 01:10:03,280 --> 01:10:06,340 - How old was your brother? - Twenty-two years old. 547 01:10:11,200 --> 01:10:12,883 What does he do? 548 01:10:12,960 --> 01:10:17,841 - But how do you cut the potatoes? - Sorry, I did it mechanically. 549 01:10:17,960 --> 01:10:21,305 I was cutting them up for fritters without realizing it. But since I cut them, let's take advantage of it. 550 01:10:23,040 --> 01:10:26,624 Listen, I'm going to make you a plate of fries and you will tell me the news. May; 551 01:10:26,800 --> 01:10:27,994 Sure, you can. 552 01:10:28,360 --> 01:10:30,351 We will eat whatever your son eats. 553 01:10:30,840 --> 01:10:33,445 He eats French fries every day in Marseille. 554 01:10:33,440 --> 01:10:35,920 We will eat potatoes as Hans eats them. 555 01:10:39,400 --> 01:10:43,552 All mothers are the same. Too bad that fathers are such animals! 556 01:10:58,320 --> 01:11:00,493 Behold, the returning Margarita to herself. 557 01:11:07,800 --> 01:11:12,965 It was my pleasure to eat with you. Around the table. 558 01:11:14,480 --> 01:11:17,734 But now, I have to go. 559 01:11:30,880 --> 01:11:33,792 Happy comeback! Be careful not to get lost. 560 01:11:33,800 --> 01:11:37,930 He wishes you a good return and says be careful not to get lost on the way. 561 01:11:37,960 --> 01:11:41,794 Oh, keep calm, I know the way I know very well where I'm going. 562 01:11:42,400 --> 01:11:45,460 - Goodbye. - Goodbye. - What thanks. 563 01:11:46,400 --> 01:11:48,460 Come on Margarita. 564 01:11:56,680 --> 01:11:59,478 He is a French prisoner of war... 565 01:12:00,360 --> 01:12:02,100 ...who escapes. 566 01:12:40,880 --> 01:12:42,165 The Danube. 567 01:13:12,240 --> 01:13:16,324 Do you see Margarita? Speaking of which, the Danube is worth nothing. 568 01:13:16,400 --> 01:13:20,302 I prefer the Rhine or even and the Seine. 569 01:13:20,360 --> 01:13:23,124 The Seine has another aspect. 570 01:15:33,440 --> 01:15:37,638 Me, I'm looking for a bridge to cross the Danube. 571 01:15:37,680 --> 01:15:43,835 - Bridge. - The bridge is 6 km. away. 6km 572 01:15:47,880 --> 01:15:51,418 But the bridge, finally. Hood. 573 01:15:51,640 --> 01:15:52,811 Well, shit! 574 01:16:01,640 --> 01:16:04,438 Oh, I will remember this Danube! 575 01:16:06,400 --> 01:16:08,504 Hood bridge! 576 01:16:09,120 --> 01:16:13,910 With this information, we walked without a moment's rest until very late at night... 577 01:16:13,920 --> 01:16:16,218 ...looking for a hypothetical bridge. 578 01:16:31,880 --> 01:16:34,917 My dear Margarita, we must part... 579 01:16:35,000 --> 01:16:41,144 I'd like to keep you, but if I'm taking you with me, we'll sink. 580 01:16:41,640 --> 01:16:43,244 I am very sorry for this! 581 01:16:43,560 --> 01:16:49,305 But on the one hand, maybe it's better that way. Here you are in your place. You have your habits! 582 01:16:49,360 --> 01:16:52,215 And then you understand the language! 583 01:16:52,280 --> 01:16:56,944 Speaking of which, I couldn't keep you. I live on the 4th floor and no elevator. 584 01:16:58,200 --> 01:17:02,034 Do you understand me? Isn't that right, Margaret? 585 01:17:03,360 --> 01:17:05,032 Goodbye, Margarita. 586 01:17:05,320 --> 01:17:07,743 Goodbye, my old friend! 587 01:19:18,800 --> 01:19:23,430 The next morning...as soon as I woke up... I wondered if I was still asleep. 588 01:19:23,600 --> 01:19:29,140 As if by a miracle, during the night the engineer built a bridge over the Danube. 589 01:19:29,200 --> 01:19:32,848 And on the bridge, who do I see? Daisy! 590 01:19:34,040 --> 01:19:35,553 My dear Margarita. 591 01:19:35,840 --> 01:19:39,515 Margarita, my pass. 592 01:19:39,680 --> 01:19:43,093 Margarita, my passepartout. 593 01:19:44,360 --> 01:19:46,476 The cow is mine. 594 01:19:59,120 --> 01:20:01,099 Daisy! You are a brave animal! 595 01:20:01,240 --> 01:20:03,845 We will continue our life together. 596 01:20:04,240 --> 01:20:06,845 Come on let's go! 597 01:20:26,720 --> 01:20:30,167 Margaret, back. People are coming. This is no time for jokes. 598 01:20:32,600 --> 01:20:36,707 Stop it. What is he doing with the cow? 599 01:20:36,960 --> 01:20:44,025 - Chase them away!. - Get that man off the bridge! 600 01:20:46,520 --> 01:20:50,229 You, come along. 601 01:21:05,800 --> 01:21:08,018 Yes, indeed. Listen, gentlemen. 602 01:21:08,440 --> 01:21:12,570 - You are a French prisoner of war. - Yes...captive. 603 01:21:12,720 --> 01:21:13,835 Let me explain. 604 01:21:14,320 --> 01:21:17,778 No explanation. Disappear. Did you understand? 605 01:21:18,000 --> 01:21:23,393 Yes I understood, to disappear, but how, since the animal does not want to move? 606 01:21:23,440 --> 01:21:27,058 She's headstrong. Try it yourself. 607 01:21:40,520 --> 01:21:42,499 Do you see? What did I tell you? 608 01:21:44,520 --> 01:21:47,499 Daisy! 609 01:21:48,560 --> 01:21:49,982 It is useless. 610 01:21:51,640 --> 01:21:53,005 Come back! 611 01:21:53,040 --> 01:21:54,075 Silly cow. 612 01:21:54,280 --> 01:22:00,594 - Silly French cow! - Sorry, I'm French, but the cow is German! 613 01:22:18,080 --> 01:22:20,537 They are coming. Move. 614 01:22:20,960 --> 01:22:23,224 We're going to be in trouble! 615 01:22:40,480 --> 01:22:43,460 I tried everything, but he doesn't want to listen. 616 01:23:47,920 --> 01:23:51,310 Flowering meadows. Apart. 617 01:23:51,400 --> 01:23:55,393 And other meadows, mountains, valleys. 618 01:23:55,480 --> 01:23:59,758 Meadows, mountains, villages. 619 01:23:59,800 --> 01:24:02,371 I had the impression that I was crossing a documentary. 620 01:24:02,600 --> 01:24:06,297 A documentary of those that never end. 621 01:24:06,520 --> 01:24:08,420 Like all documentaries. 622 01:24:57,520 --> 01:24:59,420 I never imagined that Germany she was so big. 623 01:24:59,600 --> 01:25:04,219 If the Swiss Guard had captured me, I would be in France a long time ago. 624 01:25:04,360 --> 01:25:07,909 Switzerland...with two hops...and oops! 625 01:26:11,680 --> 01:26:18,267 Esslingen was the only city which was in my itinerary. 626 01:26:46,400 --> 01:26:49,403 Certainly, it would be much better at the Montparnasse station! 627 01:26:49,520 --> 01:26:54,446 It's funny, when I think of all those subway stations... 628 01:26:55,280 --> 01:26:57,669 I never paid attention. 629 01:26:57,720 --> 01:26:59,642 Porte des Lilas. 630 01:26:59,920 --> 01:27:01,979 Notre-Dame-de-Lorette. 631 01:27:02,520 --> 01:27:04,556 Filles du Calvaire. 632 01:27:05,160 --> 01:27:07,208 Chateau Rouge. 633 01:27:07,520 --> 01:27:09,659 La Motte-Picquet. 634 01:27:09,840 --> 01:27:11,410 Grenelle. 635 01:27:11,920 --> 01:27:14,309 La Motte-Picquet. Grenelle. 636 01:28:49,120 --> 01:28:52,214 For sleeping it is ideal here, but it is not a place to spend one's life. 637 01:28:52,560 --> 01:28:56,200 Another 20 km and I'll be there in Stuttgart. 638 01:28:56,960 --> 01:28:59,520 For me, this cemetery... 639 01:28:59,600 --> 01:29:02,808 ...it's like on the outskirts of freedom. 640 01:29:11,600 --> 01:29:14,808 Daisy! 641 01:29:16,760 --> 01:29:18,307 Good animal. 642 01:29:22,080 --> 01:29:24,219 Get up! 643 01:29:24,380 --> 01:29:27,219 Oh! Shit! 644 01:29:27,400 --> 01:29:28,549 Identity! 645 01:29:28,760 --> 01:29:31,092 - Let me explain. - What are you doing here? 646 01:29:33,880 --> 01:29:36,815 Answer me! what are you doing here 647 01:29:39,960 --> 01:29:45,614 Ah, a Frenchman! Identification number. 648 01:29:47,280 --> 01:29:50,169 - What's your number? - 12,642. 649 01:29:50,600 --> 01:29:54,206 - How? - 12,642. 650 01:29:54,320 --> 01:29:55,446 Bastard! 651 01:29:55,600 --> 01:29:57,784 French pig! 652 01:29:57,840 --> 01:29:59,990 Camp number! 653 01:30:01,360 --> 01:30:06,047 12C. I'm distracted. Commando. 654 01:30:06,120 --> 01:30:10,545 - What commando? - Commando, with animals, on a farm. 655 01:30:10,600 --> 01:30:16,004 I farmer, cow, German. 656 01:30:16,920 --> 01:30:19,821 He has escaped. 657 01:30:20,720 --> 01:30:24,156 You. Captive. 658 01:30:24,960 --> 01:30:27,064 I can't deny it. Me, captive. 659 01:30:28,120 --> 01:30:32,511 Escaped prisoner. 660 01:30:32,560 --> 01:30:36,508 - No, I haven't escaped. - No, you didn't run away? 661 01:30:36,640 --> 01:30:39,336 Didn't you escape? 662 01:30:44,600 --> 01:30:48,377 ok i'm an escaped prisoner let's finish. 663 01:30:48,520 --> 01:30:50,556 Come with us. 664 01:31:06,440 --> 01:31:09,375 Guess you missed it, huh? 665 01:31:09,400 --> 01:31:11,391 Can't you see that we are too from the same place? 666 01:31:12,120 --> 01:31:14,839 You know...at first sight... 667 01:31:16,240 --> 01:31:20,870 - So, are you really French? - Yes. We do the same trick as you. 668 01:31:20,920 --> 01:31:25,004 We escape too. Direction: Nowhere like home, right? 669 01:31:25,800 --> 01:31:28,951 - Direction: Nowhere Like Home! - You forgive us. 670 01:31:29,000 --> 01:31:33,232 We wanted to find out if we really looked like Germans. We did a test. 671 01:31:33,280 --> 01:31:36,454 Stupid test. If I had a heart attack, i could die 672 01:31:36,560 --> 01:31:41,076 Yes I know, you would tell me here it fits. But again... 673 01:31:43,640 --> 01:31:47,041 - Is it time you walk around like this? - Since this morning. 674 01:31:47,120 --> 01:31:51,830 - It's a good place here to spend the night. - All downstairs neighbors don't make noise! 675 01:31:51,840 --> 01:31:53,694 Keep milking. We cut you off! 676 01:31:53,720 --> 01:31:56,462 - You take it out with milk, huh? - Want to try? 677 01:31:56,520 --> 01:31:58,511 So to rake. 678 01:32:04,520 --> 01:32:05,828 Good, right? 679 01:32:06,760 --> 01:32:09,866 - Thanks, I love milk. - And you won't trade it. It is pure. 680 01:32:10,160 --> 01:32:13,448 A little milk, for a handful of rice. You can handle these conditions. 681 01:32:13,680 --> 01:32:16,740 - She is good, your cow. - It's much more than that. 682 01:32:17,240 --> 01:32:20,346 Margarita is a good friend. 683 01:32:25,440 --> 01:32:30,093 So, is that how you escape? With your tag on the back? 684 01:32:30,280 --> 01:32:35,354 Margarita is my passepartout. It's my invention. 685 01:32:35,440 --> 01:32:38,671 - Seems like a good idea. - It seems so. 686 01:32:38,840 --> 01:32:44,369 We walked almost 200 km together, the two of us, without ever arguing. 687 01:32:44,720 --> 01:32:50,272 - A big trip! - Yes, but you see, our trick is even better. Look. 688 01:32:51,760 --> 01:32:56,925 Ah, a Frenchman! Bastard! Pig! 689 01:32:57,840 --> 01:33:01,936 - Yes, but you must know how to speak German. - It's true, it's true! 690 01:33:02,000 --> 01:33:05,936 Well gentlemen, to pass the time, let's play a little game of cards. 691 01:33:07,080 --> 01:33:09,150 I'm not in the mood to play cards. 692 01:33:09,480 --> 01:33:13,007 - And where are you going? - We will take the train at the first station. 693 01:33:13,320 --> 01:33:18,246 I'm going to Stuttgart station. But for me it is more difficult because I have to find civilian clothes. 694 01:33:18,320 --> 01:33:21,039 This is the weak point of your plan. While for us, it's a piece of cake. 695 01:33:21,240 --> 01:33:23,014 Choose a card. 696 01:33:23,800 --> 01:33:25,131 To get...cane! 697 01:33:25,920 --> 01:33:28,878 Bad sign. They will catch you eventually. 698 01:33:39,040 --> 01:33:43,875 - Well, let's go! - Yes, let's go. 699 01:33:54,240 --> 01:33:58,176 So let's go ahead and you follow us. 700 01:33:58,320 --> 01:34:02,302 - Because if we go together they will catch us. - Agreed! I won't lose sight of you. 701 01:34:02,400 --> 01:34:05,312 - Orevoir! - Orevoir. And good luck. 702 01:34:05,440 --> 01:34:07,476 And to you. You will need her. 703 01:34:13,440 --> 01:34:16,476 Come on Margarita. 704 01:34:49,040 --> 01:34:50,466 Hi Hitler! 705 01:34:50,480 --> 01:34:54,018 Excuse me, gentlemen. Paper check. 706 01:34:54,160 --> 01:34:56,765 Can I see your brochures? 707 01:35:06,920 --> 01:35:08,353 Captain Moller. 708 01:35:08,400 --> 01:35:10,095 Captain Rupp. 709 01:35:11,200 --> 01:35:13,942 Come Gentlemen... We are in the German Army. 710 01:35:21,520 --> 01:35:23,056 You are unlucky. 711 01:35:23,360 --> 01:35:25,828 Your battalion is in Russia. 712 01:35:26,120 --> 01:35:30,545 Next time, you should pick your cards better. Come with me. 713 01:35:33,440 --> 01:35:34,850 Guards! 714 01:35:47,240 --> 01:35:54,032 - Captive...I work on a farm, commando. - Go. 715 01:36:17,000 --> 01:36:18,888 This time I was on the right track. 716 01:36:19,640 --> 01:36:23,451 There in the distance, rose the most beautiful building in the world for me... 717 01:36:23,520 --> 01:36:26,102 ...the Stuttgart station. 718 01:36:26,320 --> 01:36:29,983 A few more kilometers, the last, and I would have been saved. 719 01:36:30,480 --> 01:36:31,913 Or almost. 720 01:36:35,160 --> 01:36:38,152 Margarita, this is where we part. And this time it will be for good! 721 01:36:51,640 --> 01:36:53,688 I never thought I would be called this with a cow. 722 01:36:55,320 --> 01:36:56,730 A cow. 723 01:36:57,240 --> 01:37:03,224 Miss Margarita, I will promise you something. You can believe me. I swear I will never eat beef again. 724 01:37:03,400 --> 01:37:06,597 After what you've done for me, it's the least I could do. 725 01:37:07,640 --> 01:37:09,005 And now... 726 01:37:09,720 --> 01:37:11,950 ...you can call me "merde"! 727 01:37:12,520 --> 01:37:15,694 Because I'll need it good luck! 728 01:37:17,320 --> 01:37:22,007 Goodbye. Goodbye. 729 01:40:57,880 --> 01:41:01,461 FRANCE. Stuttgart. Paris. Strasbourg. 730 01:43:45,040 --> 01:43:47,361 Check it out. 2420 ammo crates. 731 01:44:55,200 --> 01:45:04,632 Train 4754. 348 ammo crates. For France. 732 01:45:04,720 --> 01:45:11,990 Via Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Luneville and Vitry-le-Francois. 733 01:45:12,040 --> 01:45:15,487 Quickly. 734 01:45:17,760 --> 01:45:20,502 - Everything ok? - Yes, you can close it. 735 01:47:37,000 --> 01:47:40,549 - What's going on? - I don't know. First time it happens. 736 01:47:42,600 --> 01:47:44,613 This valve was open. 737 01:47:46,280 --> 01:47:48,043 Let's go. 738 01:49:14,400 --> 01:49:18,222 - Shit! Shit! - France! 739 01:49:28,160 --> 01:49:29,809 Luneville. 740 01:49:29,960 --> 01:49:35,899 Repatriates! The Red Cross reception awaits you on platform 1. 741 01:49:41,200 --> 01:49:42,667 - A glass of milk? - No, no, thank you. 742 01:49:42,880 --> 01:49:48,591 Travelers to Nancy, Bar-le-Duc, Chalons and Paris, on platform 3. 743 01:49:48,920 --> 01:49:51,229 Attention, the train is leaving! 744 01:49:51,600 --> 01:49:56,515 The last 5 carriages are reserved for the German army. 745 01:49:56,760 --> 01:49:59,365 Attention, the train is leaving. 746 01:50:11,880 --> 01:50:12,904 Your papers please. 747 01:50:13,360 --> 01:50:15,681 My papers? 748 01:50:17,400 --> 01:50:21,530 I come from over there. Of course they didn't leave me my papers! 749 01:50:21,720 --> 01:50:24,871 If you don't have papers on you, I'm sorry. Follow us. 750 01:50:25,080 --> 01:50:28,402 Come forward. You will give explanations to the special police department of the station. 751 01:51:23,080 --> 01:51:26,402 KEL - KARLSRUE - STUTTGARD. 752 01:51:41,080 --> 01:51:44,402 STRASBOURG - PARIS. 753 01:51:51,520 --> 01:51:54,307 And so I was freed. 754 01:51:54,600 --> 01:52:00,425 Like the whole world, two years later, on March 17, 1945. 755 01:52:12,600 --> 01:52:18,425 Audio translation: MOUCCA. DVDRip: GAURAKOS