1 00:00:15,320 --> 00:00:22,841 BUDAPEST SPRING 2 00:00:23,840 --> 00:00:31,840 Written by. 3 00:00:34,240 --> 00:00:42,240 Composed by. 4 00:00:43,440 --> 00:00:49,083 Cinematographer. 5 00:01:09,840 --> 00:01:14,607 Starring. 6 00:02:13,440 --> 00:02:20,005 Directed by. 7 00:03:32,160 --> 00:03:34,481 Where did you get this? 8 00:03:34,680 --> 00:03:38,162 Found it in a storage. I was scared it might rot there. 9 00:03:57,040 --> 00:04:01,443 - This is as far as we take you. - We'll take it from here, thanks. 10 00:04:01,920 --> 00:04:04,810 Come on, we'll ride along on foot from now. 11 00:04:05,040 --> 00:04:07,122 - The Lord be praised! - Forever! 12 00:04:08,360 --> 00:04:11,682 - The Lord be praised... - Forever... 13 00:04:12,520 --> 00:04:16,047 - The rifles! - Use them as you wish! 14 00:04:20,880 --> 00:04:24,601 All these girls... one of them is God's own, the other is for 15 00:04:24,960 --> 00:04:26,803 all the other men. 16 00:04:26,920 --> 00:04:29,002 You're the only one without a girl, eh? 17 00:04:31,840 --> 00:04:36,641 - Halt! Where're you going? - To Budapest. 18 00:04:37,280 --> 00:04:38,486 Your papers! 19 00:04:48,360 --> 00:04:49,566 Open commands. 20 00:04:59,160 --> 00:05:00,571 They fell for it. 21 00:05:01,600 --> 00:05:04,285 This is as plain as day. 22 00:05:18,080 --> 00:05:20,526 - They're carrying the quarry. - Why is he staring at us? 23 00:05:20,560 --> 00:05:23,530 Don't you mind him. They're all rascals. 24 00:05:24,880 --> 00:05:28,487 Hey, three Arrow Crossers came down in the mine once, along with 25 00:05:28,520 --> 00:05:31,524 a count, himself an Arrow Crosser. They were chatting, and uncle. 26 00:05:31,880 --> 00:05:37,284 Feri yelled: "tell me sir, what happened at Stalingrad?" 27 00:05:38,440 --> 00:05:42,001 This spawned a little disturbance. Our boys are a wild bunch. 28 00:05:42,040 --> 00:05:44,296 That was when you were taken in as a soldier by the miner Kerekes. 29 00:05:44,320 --> 00:05:46,641 - How do you know that? - This is the 12th time you're 30 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:47,886 telling me the story. 31 00:05:48,360 --> 00:05:51,204 Wait till I make it home one day. Do you know what I'll do to this. 32 00:05:51,240 --> 00:05:52,240 Kerekes fellow? 33 00:05:52,280 --> 00:05:54,123 I know, you'll mangle him and eat him up. 34 00:06:25,680 --> 00:06:27,170 - To Pest? - Right there. 35 00:06:27,200 --> 00:06:30,010 Hurry up, we'll make it! 36 00:06:38,560 --> 00:06:42,201 Alright, life is full of joy! 37 00:06:54,440 --> 00:06:57,046 - Are they here already? - They must be at Budaors now. 38 00:07:25,360 --> 00:07:30,127 GRAND CAFE BUDAPEST 39 00:08:30,880 --> 00:08:32,405 So long... 40 00:08:37,160 --> 00:08:44,123 Ye olde sparklers! Sparklers for you, please have them! 41 00:08:55,280 --> 00:09:00,571 Christmas postcards on sale! 42 00:09:09,440 --> 00:09:13,490 Stop there, Crumb! Come here, Crumb! 43 00:09:18,880 --> 00:09:21,531 - Is he yours? - Part of our rooming. 44 00:09:28,280 --> 00:09:31,045 Leave it, I can tell you're not at home! 45 00:09:54,560 --> 00:09:57,689 My friend, this place comes with all modern conveniences! 46 00:10:09,440 --> 00:10:10,441 Who's there? 47 00:10:15,920 --> 00:10:19,288 - Zoltan! - Uncle Toto! 48 00:10:19,760 --> 00:10:24,721 Hello, my son... Turnovszky, engineer. 49 00:10:24,880 --> 00:10:25,881 Gazso. 50 00:10:27,040 --> 00:10:30,044 It's been two weeks since we came over from Naphegy. 51 00:10:31,120 --> 00:10:34,010 You know, no one knows my wife in here. 52 00:10:34,040 --> 00:10:36,042 - And how did you enter the place? - With a key! 53 00:10:37,200 --> 00:10:40,283 With a skeleton key, actually. 54 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:43,371 - And you? - When Uncle Bandi's family fled 55 00:10:43,400 --> 00:10:45,368 to the West, they left the keys to us. 56 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:48,207 Mom sent me my stuff over here. 57 00:10:48,720 --> 00:10:52,167 So these are your suitcases? Oh well. 58 00:10:58,600 --> 00:10:59,840 Someone came! 59 00:11:01,800 --> 00:11:03,211 Men... 60 00:11:04,600 --> 00:11:05,601 Stay! 61 00:11:07,200 --> 00:11:10,249 - Oh my God... - Don't be afraid, dear. 62 00:11:10,960 --> 00:11:12,485 I'll take a look at it. 63 00:11:21,520 --> 00:11:27,084 My little Zoltan! Well I'll be! Are you a soldier too then? 64 00:11:27,120 --> 00:11:30,761 Greetings, madam. He's my friend. 65 00:11:32,960 --> 00:11:33,768 Gazso. 66 00:11:33,800 --> 00:11:37,885 My kitten, hear what a great idea Zoltan has! 67 00:11:38,640 --> 00:11:41,530 - They wish to hide in here. - Is that right? 68 00:11:41,880 --> 00:11:45,930 Well, that's a divine idea! And your parents? 69 00:11:46,160 --> 00:11:50,165 Our flat was bombed in the fall, my family stayed down in Balatonbereny. 70 00:11:50,360 --> 00:11:53,011 Yes, but how do you fare with your papers? 71 00:11:53,160 --> 00:11:56,403 You know, we can all count on that anytime... 72 00:11:56,800 --> 00:12:00,361 And we aren't really kosher either, understand? 73 00:12:00,800 --> 00:12:03,849 A genuine counterfeit open command. Homemade. 74 00:12:04,880 --> 00:12:09,920 Marvellous! So then we'll just tighten ourselves nicely, and... 75 00:12:10,520 --> 00:12:13,763 But then the food... I mean we barely have enough for us. 76 00:12:13,800 --> 00:12:16,565 You don't have to mind us. I'll take care of this. 77 00:12:17,240 --> 00:12:20,244 I'm sure we'll spend our time together somehow. We have a 78 00:12:20,280 --> 00:12:23,363 gramophone, a few good records, and I'll play the piano. 79 00:12:23,480 --> 00:12:24,686 Do you like Debussy? 80 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,809 Does he play an instrument? 81 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:30,651 I'm playing the trumpet in the miner orchestra. 82 00:12:30,680 --> 00:12:33,126 - A mining engineer? - Assistant collier. 83 00:12:33,480 --> 00:12:37,929 Oh, then you must be really strong. I'll have you cut 84 00:12:37,960 --> 00:12:40,167 some firewood for us, okay? 85 00:14:21,760 --> 00:14:22,921 Wait, wait, wait! 86 00:14:22,960 --> 00:14:24,325 Carry on! 87 00:14:37,160 --> 00:14:39,606 - Hurry on! - Come! 88 00:14:39,800 --> 00:14:42,849 - If they see me in the basement... - Then I'm staying here. 89 00:14:45,000 --> 00:14:46,047 Let's go. 90 00:14:49,040 --> 00:14:52,840 Move it! 91 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,923 Quick! 92 00:14:59,440 --> 00:15:04,128 Zoltan, run back! That little red suitcase, please bring it! 93 00:15:10,920 --> 00:15:13,366 Jesus! Pisti stayed inside! 94 00:15:19,040 --> 00:15:20,405 Come, son! 95 00:15:55,400 --> 00:15:58,802 Come on, we can go now. 96 00:16:04,880 --> 00:16:07,406 Move it, move it, move it! 97 00:16:12,960 --> 00:16:14,689 Move it, move it, move it! 98 00:16:15,720 --> 00:16:16,721 All of you! 99 00:16:19,560 --> 00:16:24,805 Save us, Lord, from death. Save us from damnation. 100 00:16:24,840 --> 00:16:32,042 Save us from the war, from starvation, from death. 101 00:16:39,120 --> 00:16:42,044 Oh Lord! Are you wounded? 102 00:16:42,080 --> 00:16:43,570 No, it's nothing. 103 00:16:43,600 --> 00:16:45,170 Make us space! 104 00:16:48,520 --> 00:16:52,764 - Istvan, look at the horses! - Yes, your Excellency. 105 00:17:03,440 --> 00:17:04,726 Terrible... 106 00:17:05,960 --> 00:17:10,204 My good colonel, this can go on for 3 or 4 months. 107 00:17:10,280 --> 00:17:14,046 3 or 4 months, and wait till you see what comes after... 108 00:17:14,320 --> 00:17:17,130 We won't lead normal lives for 20 years after this. Trust me 109 00:17:17,160 --> 00:17:21,290 on this, I'm an engineer. We need to immigrate to England. 110 00:17:21,480 --> 00:17:23,600 Switzerland would be better, it's a more secure place. 111 00:17:34,800 --> 00:17:39,522 Save us, Lord... from a sudden and unexpected death. 112 00:17:39,560 --> 00:17:43,963 Save us, Lord... from wrath and hatred. 113 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:48,050 Save us, Lord... from all evil intentions. 114 00:17:48,240 --> 00:17:51,767 - Save us, Lord... - Stop whining there! 115 00:18:23,560 --> 00:18:26,291 - What are you doing here? - I live here. 116 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,365 And won't you descend? 117 00:19:02,120 --> 00:19:03,281 Who are you? 118 00:19:05,480 --> 00:19:07,130 A refugee from Transsylvania. 119 00:19:25,680 --> 00:19:30,322 Calm down, you! You'd like to leave, huh? To go home? 120 00:19:30,360 --> 00:19:34,206 Me too! All three of us are stranded here. 121 00:19:34,440 --> 00:19:36,761 One day we'll make it home. 122 00:19:38,240 --> 00:19:41,050 Stop there. Wait. 123 00:19:45,520 --> 00:19:46,965 Who are you, old chap? 124 00:19:47,000 --> 00:19:49,810 I'm the wagoner of Countess Varhidi. 125 00:19:49,840 --> 00:19:52,684 Kindly step over there. Go, go, go, go. 126 00:19:54,680 --> 00:19:57,126 - And you? - Shelter Commander Sinkovits. 127 00:19:57,160 --> 00:19:58,776 Show me the basement, it's an identity check. 128 00:19:58,800 --> 00:20:00,325 Go ahead, off you go. 129 00:20:10,720 --> 00:20:15,282 What a cute little child. His father's son truly. 130 00:20:16,360 --> 00:20:18,522 His poor father died on the front. 131 00:20:23,520 --> 00:20:26,763 No one will leave their place. Is everyone in here? 132 00:20:26,800 --> 00:20:27,881 Everyone. 133 00:20:28,960 --> 00:20:30,371 Identity check! 134 00:20:35,880 --> 00:20:38,486 - What about you? - I'm on sick leave. 135 00:20:41,600 --> 00:20:42,647 Correct. 136 00:21:29,480 --> 00:21:32,006 Please, sir, I have a liver condition. 137 00:21:32,520 --> 00:21:35,569 - Who are you? - An actor. 138 00:21:36,960 --> 00:21:39,167 That's fine. Come on now! 139 00:21:48,440 --> 00:21:50,920 Please, he's sick! Don't take him! 140 00:21:51,440 --> 00:21:53,329 They'll cure him. 141 00:21:54,120 --> 00:21:55,645 Here he is... 142 00:21:59,280 --> 00:22:01,123 - Come on. - On January 1 st... 143 00:22:01,160 --> 00:22:02,844 Stop mouthing! Come along. 144 00:22:07,880 --> 00:22:12,044 - How old are you, huh? - I'm fifteen. 145 00:22:12,960 --> 00:22:15,691 Stand there with the others. Come on! 146 00:22:18,400 --> 00:22:19,765 Face about, move it! 147 00:22:26,400 --> 00:22:28,448 Move it, as if you're alive! 148 00:22:35,240 --> 00:22:37,720 Hey you, join the row! 149 00:22:39,960 --> 00:22:43,760 March! All at once, for God's sake! 150 00:22:43,800 --> 00:22:48,522 We're Hungarians, not spoiled nuns! One-two, one-two! 151 00:23:05,280 --> 00:23:08,011 - I fell in the trap again. - Where do you hail from? 152 00:23:08,040 --> 00:23:12,364 - Diosgyor. - I worked in the metal works 153 00:23:12,400 --> 00:23:14,721 there for half a year. I made it into the mines as well. 154 00:23:52,680 --> 00:23:55,684 - What are you doing here? - I live here. 155 00:23:59,000 --> 00:24:02,482 - Do you serve in Pest? - We serve nowhere. 156 00:24:04,360 --> 00:24:05,646 We're done. 157 00:24:17,200 --> 00:24:20,363 - What's your real name? - Is it important? 158 00:24:21,440 --> 00:24:22,441 No. 159 00:24:27,200 --> 00:24:29,123 - How old are you? - Twenty. 160 00:24:30,400 --> 00:24:33,882 I'm twenty-three. I'm supposed to doctorate next year. 161 00:24:34,840 --> 00:24:39,767 Budapest's history from the 19th century to our times. 162 00:24:40,200 --> 00:24:44,410 I wanted to become a physician. They didn't accept me. 163 00:24:45,760 --> 00:24:47,922 And when it's over, will you try it again? 164 00:24:48,440 --> 00:24:50,169 When it's over? 165 00:24:53,560 --> 00:24:57,360 Gosh! You wouldn't imagine all the trouble I went through! 166 00:24:57,400 --> 00:25:00,085 The patrol took away poor Gazso. 167 00:25:00,200 --> 00:25:02,806 - What? - Yes, he was taken. 168 00:25:03,000 --> 00:25:05,924 - We have to get him back! - Zoltanka, don't be so naive. 169 00:25:06,280 --> 00:25:08,009 Uncle Toto has so many acquain- tances! 170 00:25:08,040 --> 00:25:11,010 - Oh please! - He had a valid open command! 171 00:25:11,040 --> 00:25:15,443 These folks care about no papers, genuine or counterfeit! 172 00:25:16,040 --> 00:25:18,486 It gets ever harder... 173 00:25:19,360 --> 00:25:25,481 - Oh! The flat is in ruins. - Just what we needed... 174 00:25:25,760 --> 00:25:28,240 But you'll take care of it, my little Toto. 175 00:25:29,360 --> 00:25:32,682 I can see we're late: I don't need to introduce you to my 176 00:25:32,720 --> 00:25:35,007 little niece anymore. 177 00:26:05,080 --> 00:26:07,560 'Weiter' is your wurstel-eating granddaddy... 178 00:26:12,640 --> 00:26:15,769 Mr Lecturer, here you are... 179 00:26:50,160 --> 00:26:52,242 Line up, come on! 180 00:27:00,840 --> 00:27:03,207 Platoon, march! 181 00:27:05,240 --> 00:27:07,607 - A temporary national government? - That's right! 182 00:27:07,680 --> 00:27:09,728 A government was formed in Debrecen. 183 00:27:13,360 --> 00:27:14,600 They distribute the lands! 184 00:27:14,640 --> 00:27:17,086 You'll become a count too, uncle Szegedi! 185 00:27:17,160 --> 00:27:20,607 Uncle Szegedi will invite me to his homestead! 186 00:27:21,760 --> 00:27:24,525 Sing along: Lieutenant, hey-ho! 187 00:28:02,120 --> 00:28:06,808 Budapest's community which has so valiantly fought and 188 00:28:06,840 --> 00:28:10,049 defended itself in these days, will be reassured soon that 189 00:28:10,080 --> 00:28:12,526 in London and in Moscow. 190 00:28:18,440 --> 00:28:22,001 Paganini... I love him! 191 00:28:35,160 --> 00:28:39,961 - Good evening! - You! Your stupid jokes! 192 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:43,049 Gazsoka! Finally you're back! 193 00:28:43,080 --> 00:28:45,003 - Where did they take you? - Cutting rocks. 194 00:28:45,040 --> 00:28:47,646 But we were all so worried! 195 00:28:47,800 --> 00:28:50,371 He's my friend. Gazso. 196 00:28:52,200 --> 00:28:55,841 - Your beloved daughter? - Hell no, she's my friend... 197 00:28:56,520 --> 00:28:59,922 Alright, sit down for supper, all take your seats. 198 00:29:00,160 --> 00:29:04,563 Totoka will get stewed fruit, do not get hurt... 199 00:29:05,240 --> 00:29:08,722 Gazsoka! Please sit at the table's head, because tonight 200 00:29:08,840 --> 00:29:11,047 we are celebrating you. 201 00:29:51,920 --> 00:29:56,767 Brother Sinkovits! Douse that lamp, lest you lure the Russians 202 00:29:56,800 --> 00:29:58,404 to our place from Kalvaria Square! 203 00:29:59,240 --> 00:30:01,416 If I see you in a drunk state again, I'll report you at once 204 00:30:01,440 --> 00:30:02,885 to the Zone commander brother! 205 00:30:09,280 --> 00:30:11,009 He drinks too! 206 00:30:12,480 --> 00:30:15,529 What else are you curious about? 207 00:30:16,280 --> 00:30:19,329 Well, I'm sure you people are not photographers! 208 00:30:23,200 --> 00:30:27,046 You are slackers, I'm also sure about that! 209 00:30:28,400 --> 00:30:30,482 Go on, go on. 210 00:30:31,920 --> 00:30:37,802 Well, we had a collier with us. Uncle Feri Balko. 211 00:30:38,960 --> 00:30:42,726 He spoke just like you folks. One day he just disappeared. 212 00:30:43,000 --> 00:30:47,927 Miner Kerekes had him seized. They labeled him a Communist. 213 00:30:48,320 --> 00:30:50,607 We were held together on Margit Avenue... 214 00:30:52,960 --> 00:30:57,841 - What's your friend like? - He's good, I'm mentoring him. 215 00:30:58,120 --> 00:31:00,327 I see, but what kind is he? 216 00:31:01,160 --> 00:31:03,401 He forged the open commands. 217 00:31:03,880 --> 00:31:05,640 Bring him up once so that we get to know him. 218 00:31:10,600 --> 00:31:12,045 Hold fast, long live Szalasi! 219 00:31:12,200 --> 00:31:14,168 Hold fast, long live Szalasi! 220 00:31:14,760 --> 00:31:17,366 Did you dig the hole for Hitler, little fella? 221 00:31:19,880 --> 00:31:22,884 - Vereb. - Gazso. 222 00:31:23,240 --> 00:31:24,810 No need to fret, this is a masquerade. 223 00:31:25,040 --> 00:31:26,280 It fits you well. 224 00:31:34,080 --> 00:31:35,730 Look at this, do you know it? 225 00:31:36,120 --> 00:31:40,250 It's the old Pilvax. This used to be Vorosmarty's table. 226 00:31:40,520 --> 00:31:42,488 Petofi and his friends sat at that one. 227 00:31:43,880 --> 00:31:46,406 - And this one? - The Fraternity Church. 228 00:31:46,720 --> 00:31:48,848 And this is the Well of the Nereids. 229 00:31:52,720 --> 00:31:56,805 The water carrier of old times. He wandered the streets, stopping 230 00:31:56,840 --> 00:31:59,923 in front of the houses, maybe on this very square, and cried: 231 00:31:59,960 --> 00:32:02,327 Danube water, Danube water! 232 00:32:04,040 --> 00:32:07,283 Look, they're dancing on this one. 233 00:32:07,640 --> 00:32:10,564 The Old Hall. A carnival. 234 00:32:11,280 --> 00:32:14,807 - I love to dance so much. - And I cannot. 235 00:32:17,560 --> 00:32:18,925 But you'll teach me how to. 236 00:32:21,160 --> 00:32:22,207 Put it away. 237 00:32:24,640 --> 00:32:28,486 - Did I hurt you? - You don't understand that 238 00:32:28,520 --> 00:32:31,524 anyone who can feel joy now, even for a minute, is not 239 00:32:31,560 --> 00:32:33,210 an honest human being. 240 00:32:35,440 --> 00:32:37,283 Who do you harm if you feel joy? 241 00:32:39,240 --> 00:32:41,208 You can see that everything is in the rut. 242 00:32:42,400 --> 00:32:45,210 We live here like rats in a trap. 243 00:32:49,520 --> 00:32:53,127 When they were first bombing, my little sister yelled out: 244 00:32:53,520 --> 00:32:56,251 "It broke, something broke". 245 00:33:00,200 --> 00:33:05,127 - Is she much like you? - I don't even know if she lives. 246 00:33:09,520 --> 00:33:12,330 - Don't you go to sleep, dear? - It's still early. 247 00:33:13,160 --> 00:33:18,530 I'm so sleepy... Isn't it weird? When there's a lot of excitement, 248 00:33:18,640 --> 00:33:20,449 I always get sleepy. 249 00:33:21,040 --> 00:33:24,681 Good night. Good night, Zoltan. 250 00:33:57,960 --> 00:33:59,530 Good night, Zoltan. 251 00:34:02,760 --> 00:34:03,761 Good night. 252 00:35:04,480 --> 00:35:05,766 Watch out! 253 00:36:02,200 --> 00:36:04,248 He's asking where the attic is! 254 00:36:04,720 --> 00:36:06,484 They're moving in to the house. 255 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:09,445 This way, please! 256 00:36:19,360 --> 00:36:23,604 God damn them all... A cannon onto the rooftop? 257 00:36:23,640 --> 00:36:25,656 The Russians will shoot us even more frequently now. 258 00:36:25,680 --> 00:36:27,816 The only important thing is that the liberating army is close! 259 00:36:27,840 --> 00:36:30,730 Oh, sure! They are already here on Kalvaria Square. 260 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:34,128 If the Fuhrer says: Die... 261 00:36:34,160 --> 00:36:36,811 You should die instead, no one will mourn you. 262 00:36:36,840 --> 00:36:39,207 Come on, wife, don't you meddle in this... 263 00:36:39,240 --> 00:36:42,164 Who wants to die? I'll live and play King Lear in the. 264 00:36:42,200 --> 00:36:43,531 National Theatre. 265 00:36:44,840 --> 00:36:47,525 Thou should be torn to limbs, vile two-faced creature... 266 00:36:47,840 --> 00:36:50,969 who victimises other lives under a false banner of meekness. 267 00:36:51,760 --> 00:36:54,081 Declare yourself, crime in hiding! 268 00:36:54,120 --> 00:36:55,724 Watch what you speak! 269 00:37:00,080 --> 00:37:01,241 Flat tyre. 270 00:37:10,080 --> 00:37:14,085 Here's the letter of leave. Not that you can do too much 271 00:37:14,120 --> 00:37:17,169 with it, but it's more than nothing. 272 00:37:17,360 --> 00:37:20,045 It even has a little arrow cross on it, can't harm. 273 00:37:22,080 --> 00:37:23,923 And what am I supposed to do in return of this? 274 00:37:24,680 --> 00:37:26,011 Nothing really. 275 00:37:27,240 --> 00:37:29,481 Because I won't arm myself ever again. 276 00:37:29,520 --> 00:37:32,967 Then do not, but I'm sure you'd like to survive. 277 00:37:35,240 --> 00:37:39,086 What can we do? We're a small nation. 278 00:37:40,160 --> 00:37:42,686 Germans are no friends of us, but Russians are no 279 00:37:42,720 --> 00:37:44,290 relatives either. 280 00:37:47,720 --> 00:37:50,564 Well now, I can see you can philosophize on about this 281 00:37:50,920 --> 00:37:54,083 poor country, also to lament and cry... 282 00:37:54,560 --> 00:37:57,166 But if for once you're sup- posed to do something for it... 283 00:38:02,400 --> 00:38:06,246 Alright, take it away. See you. 284 00:38:09,280 --> 00:38:10,281 Thank you. 285 00:38:13,080 --> 00:38:14,320 I'm staying. 286 00:38:23,520 --> 00:38:26,524 Hey Marko, what if he tells others about who gave him 287 00:38:26,560 --> 00:38:30,246 the identity paper? You heard him talk stupidities. 288 00:38:30,800 --> 00:38:32,336 He's like that, but he's a good boy still. 289 00:38:32,360 --> 00:38:37,002 Don't rumble. You know the command: We need to carry on. 290 00:38:39,760 --> 00:38:41,922 To involve each and every fugitive soldiers. 291 00:38:42,120 --> 00:38:43,929 All honest men. 292 00:38:57,440 --> 00:38:58,885 They've occupied the house. 293 00:39:01,040 --> 00:39:02,690 The ball is rolling. 294 00:39:09,280 --> 00:39:12,887 I've tried everything. I went to the starred house 295 00:39:12,920 --> 00:39:15,685 twice to reclaim your sister, but they didn't let me in. 296 00:39:20,360 --> 00:39:23,364 Uncle Toto, do something, help us! 297 00:39:24,040 --> 00:39:27,169 My darling, be glad that at least you're in a safe place. 298 00:39:27,920 --> 00:39:31,288 I wish I was there instead, and my mother, father and Zsuzsi 299 00:39:31,360 --> 00:39:33,203 would be here... 300 00:39:34,160 --> 00:39:36,640 Aunt Irma, if something happens to them... 301 00:39:36,680 --> 00:39:41,242 Calm down, my dear. I did everything so far, but it 302 00:39:42,440 --> 00:39:44,442 would be terrible if Bela and the others... 303 00:39:44,560 --> 00:39:45,607 Where do they live? 304 00:39:46,720 --> 00:39:49,166 In Tatra street, number 8. 305 00:39:50,440 --> 00:39:53,808 - Would you attempt it? - Yes. 306 00:39:55,280 --> 00:39:57,931 Aren't you afraid? It's very dangerous. 307 00:39:58,520 --> 00:40:01,091 - They can catch you. - I'm not afraid. 308 00:40:58,800 --> 00:41:00,564 I'm looking for Bela Erdos. 309 00:41:00,600 --> 00:41:01,965 Do you have a permit? 310 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:04,401 I'll just give them a letter and I'm off. 311 00:41:04,920 --> 00:41:06,843 If you wish to have yourself seized... 312 00:41:12,960 --> 00:41:17,602 Be good, Zsuzsika, promise aunt Kalocsai... 313 00:41:17,920 --> 00:41:19,649 She loves you so much. 314 00:41:25,440 --> 00:41:28,683 - Are you a good soldier? - Don't you like soldiers? 315 00:41:28,720 --> 00:41:31,121 Soldiers are always yelling. 316 00:41:31,160 --> 00:41:32,366 Quick, quick... 317 00:41:33,960 --> 00:41:37,521 - Aren't you bringing your doll? - I used to have a red doll, 318 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:41,607 but no more, because we're on the move all the time. 319 00:41:42,920 --> 00:41:45,287 - You should join us too. - We would be crowding up, 320 00:41:46,320 --> 00:41:48,800 For God's sake, join them, you're allowed to. 321 00:41:48,840 --> 00:41:52,447 - Is Jutka all right? - She's fine, healthy. 322 00:41:55,160 --> 00:41:56,730 She has all she needs. 323 00:41:58,200 --> 00:42:02,603 Tell Jutka that I'm staying by my husband's side, whatever 324 00:42:02,640 --> 00:42:07,931 might happen... and that we all need to have faith, have faith. 325 00:42:09,440 --> 00:42:12,250 If there is a God, He will bless you abundantly. 326 00:42:15,840 --> 00:42:19,208 Be good... be good. 327 00:43:02,800 --> 00:43:05,770 - I want to tell you something. - Do tell me. 328 00:43:10,480 --> 00:43:13,165 But first you're supposed to look me in the eye. 329 00:43:18,880 --> 00:43:21,167 You happen to have quite pretty eyes there. 330 00:43:21,480 --> 00:43:23,608 Don't start, silly. 331 00:43:24,520 --> 00:43:26,443 We're out of bread, see y'all later. 332 00:43:29,360 --> 00:43:30,771 I'm not interested! 333 00:43:31,680 --> 00:43:34,001 Wait! Stay here! 334 00:43:35,120 --> 00:43:36,849 For the love of God... 335 00:43:36,880 --> 00:43:38,848 I have a valid bread ticket! 336 00:43:41,640 --> 00:43:45,167 Darling, get over there! Perhaps they'll listen to you! 337 00:43:45,200 --> 00:43:47,202 What should I feed my four children with? 338 00:43:47,920 --> 00:43:50,844 - Higher command! - Shut up! 339 00:43:51,720 --> 00:43:53,643 - Take it! - Have heart, all these people 340 00:43:53,800 --> 00:43:55,723 are lining up out there, waiting for bread. 341 00:43:55,760 --> 00:43:58,127 Shut up, old mother! Take it! 342 00:44:06,320 --> 00:44:10,609 - Brothers! Who permitted this? - The zone commander brother! 343 00:44:10,720 --> 00:44:14,964 You're lying! Are you even Hungarians? 344 00:44:15,400 --> 00:44:18,404 Brother Gazso! Would you folks rob the bread off the heroic 345 00:44:18,440 --> 00:44:19,885 inhabitants of Budapest? 346 00:44:21,920 --> 00:44:22,921 Distribute it! 347 00:45:17,760 --> 00:45:21,321 - Zoltan! - They are all right! 348 00:45:21,680 --> 00:45:23,842 Are you sure about that? 349 00:45:28,320 --> 00:45:29,810 Zoltan, talk to me! 350 00:45:29,880 --> 00:45:32,042 I took Zsuzsika to Kalocsai. 351 00:45:32,440 --> 00:45:34,456 - And my mother and father? - They are well, they send you 352 00:45:34,480 --> 00:45:36,164 their kisses. 353 00:45:36,280 --> 00:45:39,090 Don't lie to me, Zoltan, tell me the truth. 354 00:45:41,920 --> 00:45:46,244 They want you to have faith, Jutka. Have faith. 355 00:46:17,640 --> 00:46:20,530 - Good evening. - Hold fast! Pleased to meet 356 00:46:20,560 --> 00:46:22,562 you, Mr Sinkovits. How may I help? 357 00:46:22,920 --> 00:46:27,608 I thought I'd have a look inside if you have any complaints. 358 00:46:28,880 --> 00:46:31,531 Shells or something like that. Where's the lady? 359 00:46:31,560 --> 00:46:36,771 - My wife is that way. - Aah, all the nice clothes. 360 00:46:37,280 --> 00:46:38,327 Are these your own? 361 00:46:41,560 --> 00:46:46,805 What a surprise... Sinkovits! How nice of you. 362 00:46:50,480 --> 00:46:53,848 We're cooking, huh? I see you have good firewood there. 363 00:46:57,040 --> 00:47:02,251 - Candles, candles. - There you go, Mr Sinkovits. 364 00:47:04,800 --> 00:47:08,566 - The valiant gentlemen? - My little nephew. 365 00:47:10,240 --> 00:47:12,686 Where do we serve our country, if I may ask you? 366 00:47:14,960 --> 00:47:18,851 - At Vaszika Headquarters. - Then you know my godson. 367 00:47:19,000 --> 00:47:22,288 - Guszti Hintaller. - Of course we know him! 368 00:47:23,600 --> 00:47:26,649 - He looks quite like me. - Looks just like you. 369 00:47:38,200 --> 00:47:39,247 Clever. 370 00:47:54,640 --> 00:47:56,642 Who may I respect in the good sister? 371 00:48:05,520 --> 00:48:08,000 - She's my bride. - Congratulations. 372 00:48:08,880 --> 00:48:11,087 Well then I won't hold you up any longer. If there's any 373 00:48:11,960 --> 00:48:14,406 new complaint, I'll come again. My greetings. 374 00:48:17,680 --> 00:48:21,526 And I send my kisses to my godson. Make sure he gets them. 375 00:48:22,960 --> 00:48:28,171 Hold fast, hold fast! Regards, Mr Sinkovits! 376 00:48:51,880 --> 00:48:57,171 My darling, do you think you're in a good place here? 377 00:48:58,400 --> 00:49:02,644 I don't think you'd like to endanger your aunt Irma who 378 00:49:02,760 --> 00:49:05,286 supported you for so long. 379 00:49:06,360 --> 00:49:07,407 Zoltan... 380 00:49:09,680 --> 00:49:11,648 What do you want from this girl? 381 00:49:12,000 --> 00:49:13,570 You're not in command in this apartment. 382 00:49:13,680 --> 00:49:17,207 Listen to me, good father! Maybe you lack a little discipline... 383 00:49:17,240 --> 00:49:20,608 There's no need to fool around. Sometimes people get nervous, 384 00:49:20,640 --> 00:49:22,529 it's no wonder here. 385 00:49:23,160 --> 00:49:27,848 Oh my God, this is all so ter- rible. When will it end? 386 00:50:27,760 --> 00:50:30,240 - Who's that? - I'm looking for the water tap. 387 00:50:31,360 --> 00:50:32,361 Wait! 388 00:50:43,640 --> 00:50:44,926 Take my hand. 389 00:50:59,160 --> 00:51:00,207 There's no water. 390 00:51:10,800 --> 00:51:11,847 Zoltan... 391 00:51:49,320 --> 00:51:53,006 What kind of a man are you? A few days ago I didn't even 392 00:51:53,040 --> 00:51:54,883 know that you exist. 393 00:51:56,800 --> 00:51:59,929 I didn't expect anything at all, then you enter, and turn 394 00:52:00,280 --> 00:52:02,248 everything upside down. 395 00:52:03,800 --> 00:52:06,849 As if it all made some sense after all. 396 00:52:08,080 --> 00:52:09,127 Jutka... 397 00:52:28,520 --> 00:52:33,208 It's so quiet, as in peaceful times. 398 00:52:46,720 --> 00:52:49,883 When I'll be accepted to the university, you'll walk me to. 399 00:52:49,920 --> 00:52:52,446 Kalvin Square every noon, alright? 400 00:52:53,280 --> 00:52:56,124 You know, I still have to succeed my Latin exam. 401 00:52:56,920 --> 00:52:59,207 - But you'll teach me. - Me? 402 00:52:59,720 --> 00:53:00,721 You. 403 00:53:02,480 --> 00:53:05,051 In our family, only my father knows his Latin. 404 00:53:06,880 --> 00:53:10,566 How will he receive me once you introduce me to them? 405 00:53:16,560 --> 00:53:17,686 And your mother? 406 00:53:20,200 --> 00:53:21,804 She'll be jealous of you. 407 00:54:19,280 --> 00:54:22,568 - You and i. - You and I together... 408 00:54:23,560 --> 00:54:25,005 Always together. 409 00:54:45,200 --> 00:54:49,285 - Why are you crying? - When it all ends... 410 00:54:50,280 --> 00:54:52,009 Will you still be loving me? 411 00:56:36,160 --> 00:56:37,161 Jutka! 412 00:56:42,800 --> 00:56:43,847 Jutka! 413 00:56:58,440 --> 00:56:59,521 Jutka! 414 00:57:01,280 --> 00:57:02,281 Jutka! 415 00:57:26,280 --> 00:57:29,170 Mr Lecturer, they say that they're already coming through. 416 00:57:29,200 --> 00:57:31,043 Ulloi Avenue... 417 00:57:31,520 --> 00:57:33,966 Just a few more days, and... 418 00:57:36,840 --> 00:57:38,444 Have you heard it too? 419 00:57:38,560 --> 00:57:40,801 The new Hungarian government has formed. 420 00:57:40,840 --> 00:57:42,968 Yes, in Debrecen. 421 00:57:52,800 --> 00:57:56,521 - Where did you chase Jutka to? - I swear to the living God that 422 00:57:56,560 --> 00:57:58,256 she didn't say a word about it to us either. 423 00:57:58,280 --> 00:58:01,204 - She claimed her head hurt. - Where could she go? 424 00:58:01,240 --> 00:58:04,210 I'm sure you don't wish to chase after her... a bomb might be 425 00:58:04,240 --> 00:58:05,765 dropped on your head. 426 00:58:05,840 --> 00:58:09,686 Maybe she went to Fo street 83, to Erzsi Kiraly. 427 00:58:47,240 --> 00:58:48,241 Halt! 428 00:59:14,600 --> 00:59:17,843 - I'm scared. - Don't be scared, uncle. 429 00:59:19,920 --> 00:59:22,400 - What do you want from me? - Shut your mouth! 430 00:59:22,880 --> 00:59:26,680 Let me go! Let me go! You have no right! 431 00:59:26,720 --> 00:59:30,167 Let me out! Let me out! 432 00:59:32,800 --> 00:59:33,847 Zoltan! 433 00:59:39,920 --> 00:59:43,129 Jutka... It's you. 434 00:59:46,880 --> 00:59:49,008 I didn't want you to come after me. 435 00:59:49,200 --> 00:59:52,522 See, I found you anyway. You can't hide from me. 436 00:59:53,360 --> 00:59:55,567 You'll see, we'll escape from this place. 437 01:00:03,640 --> 01:00:11,640 It's over, Zoltan. It's no more. The darkness... no matter. 438 01:00:15,400 --> 01:00:20,406 I wanted to hide from them. But that's not what I should 439 01:00:21,120 --> 01:00:24,602 have done, but rather to jump them and bite their throats! 440 01:00:25,280 --> 01:00:30,081 I am the guilty one, I should have taken care of you. 441 01:00:30,120 --> 01:00:34,170 Help me, my loved one, my only one! 442 01:00:34,280 --> 01:00:37,204 Don't leave me here, don't let me go. 443 01:00:38,680 --> 01:00:42,526 Jutka, don't cry, I'll get you out of here, won't let you, 444 01:00:42,560 --> 01:00:45,928 but first I need to be freed. Don't cry! 445 01:00:46,800 --> 01:00:51,124 Guards! Guards! Guards! 446 01:00:51,400 --> 01:00:56,691 Any individuals who spread false rumours or demoralizing ideas, 447 01:00:57,320 --> 01:01:02,406 will be killed on sight once confronted. 448 01:01:04,920 --> 01:01:06,809 Any citizens who... 449 01:01:08,400 --> 01:01:10,971 You are keeping me here wrongfully. I demand that you let me go. 450 01:01:11,000 --> 01:01:13,321 What are jumping about here for? Who are you? 451 01:01:13,360 --> 01:01:14,930 Brother, take him out of here! 452 01:01:16,600 --> 01:01:18,011 Let me go! 453 01:01:19,080 --> 01:01:21,731 - Where did we stop? - Any citizens who... 454 01:01:22,080 --> 01:01:26,404 Who are found to possess weapons, munition or explosives... 455 01:01:49,920 --> 01:01:53,129 Take off your coats and shoes! Go ahead! 456 01:01:53,760 --> 01:01:56,411 Take off your coats and shoes! Go ahead. 457 01:02:22,520 --> 01:02:29,449 So you don't need the camera... At least buy this typewriter! 458 01:02:31,360 --> 01:02:33,601 - Hey, it's brand new! - I don't want anything. 459 01:02:35,840 --> 01:02:37,968 It has a good typeset, you just need to try it. 460 01:02:39,360 --> 01:02:40,885 How long should I wait? 461 01:02:44,920 --> 01:02:48,686 Brother Csajtai, compare this to the student identity card! 462 01:02:53,400 --> 01:02:54,447 It's genuine. 463 01:02:58,200 --> 01:03:04,765 Go, my son. Be a good Hungarian, love and cherish your breed. 464 01:03:05,320 --> 01:03:08,449 - Please, my bride... - Get the hell out of here! 465 01:03:08,720 --> 01:03:11,291 Be glad that I set you free! Scram! 466 01:03:19,280 --> 01:03:21,248 - You're a lucky one. - Why? 467 01:03:21,360 --> 01:03:24,125 You're set free. The rest are already on route. 468 01:03:24,160 --> 01:03:25,286 Where? 469 01:04:49,600 --> 01:04:53,161 Don't touch that! All of that is mine! 470 01:04:54,440 --> 01:04:59,367 How should I've known it's yours? Found it walled in the washroom. 471 01:04:59,760 --> 01:05:02,650 I thought Santa Claus left it here for the dark days. 472 01:05:03,360 --> 01:05:06,807 I'll report you, I'll tell the police! Mr Sinkovits, please! 473 01:05:06,880 --> 01:05:08,928 Do something, you're in command here! 474 01:05:08,960 --> 01:05:11,122 We're starving here, and you're just mouthing! 475 01:05:11,640 --> 01:05:13,847 Give it back to me, it's mine! 476 01:05:14,480 --> 01:05:17,051 You're hoarding up chow like there's no tomorrow! 477 01:05:17,080 --> 01:05:18,002 Shut your mouth! 478 01:05:18,040 --> 01:05:20,361 She acts high and mighty! 479 01:05:29,840 --> 01:05:32,207 We would take some, if you kindly permit. 480 01:05:32,240 --> 01:05:35,005 You came too late, this is all the house's own. 481 01:05:35,160 --> 01:05:37,561 I beg you, we wouldn't like to starve to death either. 482 01:05:37,600 --> 01:05:39,728 Allright auntie, don't be envious, there you go. 483 01:05:41,000 --> 01:05:44,527 How many are you? Two... Three. 484 01:05:44,640 --> 01:05:46,210 Bon apetit, I'm done! 485 01:07:07,200 --> 01:07:08,486 Zoltanka! 486 01:07:48,800 --> 01:07:51,016 There are 8 or 10 of them, all fugitive soldiers, they're 487 01:07:51,040 --> 01:07:52,565 being taken to the Danube bank. 488 01:07:52,600 --> 01:07:54,648 - Is Vereb among them? - He was seized at the zone 489 01:07:54,680 --> 01:07:56,125 commander, someone snitched. 490 01:07:56,160 --> 01:07:57,525 Let's go then, be off. 491 01:08:15,560 --> 01:08:16,607 The girl? 492 01:08:18,440 --> 01:08:19,885 Give me a weapon. 493 01:08:30,000 --> 01:08:31,206 Come with us! 494 01:10:41,440 --> 01:10:43,204 I asked you what's your name? 495 01:10:46,120 --> 01:10:47,690 Who gave you command? 496 01:10:48,720 --> 01:10:50,296 Who are you connected to, how many are you? 497 01:10:50,320 --> 01:10:51,731 Who's your leader? 498 01:10:53,880 --> 01:10:55,006 Marko? 499 01:10:57,040 --> 01:10:59,247 We'll see if you talk! 500 01:11:02,080 --> 01:11:04,003 You laugh, you piece of dirt?! 501 01:11:04,200 --> 01:11:08,000 Don't be afraid, there are some lampposts left in Budapest. 502 01:11:10,560 --> 01:11:14,929 - You're a Communist! - It's possible. 503 01:11:32,360 --> 01:11:35,648 - Here you are. - I'm not smoking! 504 01:11:37,600 --> 01:11:41,286 Alright then. I knew your father though. He was a 505 01:11:42,440 --> 01:11:44,169 director in my high school. 506 01:11:44,200 --> 01:11:46,481 Don't exert yourself, you won't find out anything from me. 507 01:11:49,360 --> 01:11:52,091 Who are these? How come you mingle amongst them? 508 01:11:52,120 --> 01:11:54,407 Should I mingle amongst you instead? I was crazy enough 509 01:11:54,440 --> 01:11:55,576 to keep my mouth shut until now! 510 01:11:55,600 --> 01:11:57,841 - Shut your mouth! - Not anymore! 511 01:11:57,920 --> 01:11:59,604 I won't be a coward anymore! 512 01:13:02,440 --> 01:13:05,171 Oh God, is he wounded? 513 01:13:06,800 --> 01:13:09,280 - Gazso! - The Russians are coming! 514 01:13:09,560 --> 01:13:11,642 - They're almost here! - Come here. 515 01:13:14,240 --> 01:13:17,528 Jozsi! They're hunting down the basement commanders! 516 01:13:20,000 --> 01:13:21,809 Give me a glass of water. 517 01:13:28,520 --> 01:13:30,761 What is coming is coming, if I may say so. 518 01:13:31,160 --> 01:13:35,131 My conscience is clean, I was always a sociable man. 519 01:13:36,040 --> 01:13:37,724 Move away from here, children. 520 01:13:42,600 --> 01:13:47,083 And when it's finally over, what will you do then? 521 01:13:48,560 --> 01:13:50,483 Well, the same as the others. 522 01:13:58,600 --> 01:14:03,527 I'll be going home. And I'll find this Kerekes. 523 01:14:04,760 --> 01:14:07,570 It is my task to make a pan- cake out of him. 524 01:14:12,800 --> 01:14:17,800 But after that, if I'd fancy to visit you, where do I find you? 525 01:14:24,720 --> 01:14:28,520 Well, if you look for me, you'll find me. 526 01:14:40,320 --> 01:14:41,890 The Germans are back! 527 01:14:42,240 --> 01:14:43,571 Lord Jesus! 528 01:16:00,360 --> 01:16:03,284 Officers, you want to fight in here? There are children in 529 01:16:03,320 --> 01:16:05,288 here, and elderly people! 530 01:20:21,520 --> 01:20:25,047 My kitten, fetch me quick my Swiss letters! 531 01:22:21,680 --> 01:22:24,889 How long I've been telling folks to learn the Internationale... 532 01:22:25,160 --> 01:22:29,484 - Let's play the Hymn. - That could get us in trouble. 533 01:22:29,640 --> 01:22:31,563 It begins with God. 534 01:22:31,840 --> 01:22:33,524 Play the Hunyadi March! 535 01:23:30,640 --> 01:23:32,768 - Going homeward, uncle Szegedi? - Homeward! 536 01:23:35,000 --> 01:23:36,923 - All the best! - Good luck! 537 01:23:58,880 --> 01:24:03,442 Well, historian, your time is coming: You can write the 538 01:24:03,480 --> 01:24:07,246 history of Budapest from 1.945 onwards. 539 01:24:08,840 --> 01:24:11,605 See that? Gazso and the others have already begun. 540 01:24:38,440 --> 01:24:39,771 Hi there. 541 01:24:45,160 --> 01:24:49,563 Freedom is here! The notice of the Temporary Government! 542 01:24:49,640 --> 01:24:52,291 Freedom! It's here! 543 01:24:55,320 --> 01:24:59,484 The proclamation of the Hungarian Communist Party! 544 01:25:09,120 --> 01:25:10,406 Pista! 545 01:25:14,400 --> 01:25:16,971 I'm sorry, I was mistaken. Freedom is out! 546 01:25:17,080 --> 01:25:20,926 Freedom is here! The notice of the Temporary Government! 547 01:25:53,920 --> 01:25:59,927 THE END