1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.BZ 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.BZ 3 00:00:32,480 --> 00:00:34,520 Allow me to tell a story. 4 00:00:39,240 --> 00:00:42,120 The story unfolds far away from Denmark - 5 00:00:42,240 --> 00:00:47,280 - in our paradisiacal tropical colony The Danish West Indies Islands. 6 00:00:50,760 --> 00:00:54,160 See how Dannebrogs majestic colors float - 7 00:00:54,280 --> 00:00:57,320 - over the colonial subjects. 8 00:00:59,960 --> 00:01:02,280 The year is 1848 - 9 00:01:02,400 --> 00:01:05,720 - and Denmark is a proud slave nation. 10 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:17,120 Here we have a magnificent specimen by a housekeeper. 11 00:01:17,240 --> 00:01:21,560 Her name is Petrine and lives in this wonderful house. 12 00:01:24,920 --> 00:01:28,080 On the right we have Anna Heegaard. 13 00:01:28,200 --> 00:01:31,240 The house and Petrine belong to her. 14 00:01:31,360 --> 00:01:35,160 Anna Heegaard is a so-called freelancer, she is colored and free - 15 00:01:35,280 --> 00:01:39,120 - and the richest on the islands with an impressive slave population. 16 00:01:39,960 --> 00:01:43,080 Yes, for all time have we shipped burly slaves - 17 00:01:43,200 --> 00:01:46,200 - from our colony in West Africa to the West Indies. 18 00:01:47,840 --> 00:01:50,760 At Anna Heegaard Peter von Scholten also lives. 19 00:01:50,880 --> 00:01:54,600 He has a wife and children in Denmark, but that's another story. 20 00:01:55,440 --> 00:01:58,080 Von Scholten is the commander-in-chief on the islands - 21 00:01:58,200 --> 00:02:01,600 - and protects fatherly about the matchless slaves. 22 00:02:04,920 --> 00:02:07,560 For a happy slave is a useful slave. 23 00:02:10,040 --> 00:02:14,200 Enough about that, because now it comes nice visit from His Majesty the King. 24 00:02:19,360 --> 00:02:23,400 As everyone knows, purpose has with the journey to the colonies been - 25 00:02:23,520 --> 00:02:26,520 - to look after our territories and secure the Danish values. 26 00:02:26,640 --> 00:02:28,960 And what a journey it has been. 27 00:02:29,080 --> 00:02:34,400 Peter von Scholten, Governor General of Saint John, Saint Thomas and Saint Croix - 28 00:02:34,520 --> 00:02:38,000 - They have created a paradise on earth. 29 00:02:38,120 --> 00:02:40,760 They rule Denmark through it impending emancipation of the slaves - 30 00:02:40,880 --> 00:02:43,720 - in true Danish peaceful fashion. 31 00:02:43,840 --> 00:02:47,200 In just 11 years - 32 00:02:47,320 --> 00:02:50,800 - no child, no adult, must no human - 33 00:02:50,920 --> 00:02:54,360 - be a slave under the Danish flag. It's over. 34 00:02:54,480 --> 00:03:00,440 For this work I now assign you, Governor General Peter von Scholten - 35 00:03:00,560 --> 00:03:02,440 - this commemorative medal. 36 00:03:02,560 --> 00:03:06,920 Yes, because it was fashionable among colonial powers to abolish slavery - 37 00:03:07,040 --> 00:03:11,160 - but Denmark wanted a slow one and convenient settlement. 38 00:03:36,200 --> 00:03:38,840 Good day, my little friend. 39 00:03:41,160 --> 00:03:45,440 - Admiral Irminger, You have been to Africa? - That is correct, Miss Heegaard. 40 00:03:45,560 --> 00:03:50,960 Irminger led the suppression of a Negro rebellion on the Gold Coast in Guinea. 41 00:03:51,080 --> 00:03:53,560 It wasn't that heroic either. And yet. 42 00:03:55,640 --> 00:03:58,800 Obeah magic was used on the part of the rebels. 43 00:03:58,920 --> 00:04:02,640 - It wasn't quite easy. - Obeah magic is also a big problem here. 44 00:04:04,160 --> 00:04:06,800 Nonsense and nonsense. Get well. 45 00:04:06,920 --> 00:04:11,280 - No. Tell me, Mr...? - Plantation owner Hagensen, Your Majesty. 46 00:04:11,400 --> 00:04:14,560 - Finally, stay seated. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 47 00:04:14,680 --> 00:04:18,080 The negroes brought their witch magic here from Guinea. 48 00:04:18,200 --> 00:04:21,920 Obeah men and women here on the island planning to forgive their lordships. 49 00:04:22,040 --> 00:04:25,640 Only the niggers know who they are. All great rebellions started with obeah… 50 00:04:25,760 --> 00:04:27,960 Thank you, Hagensen. There will be no rebellion here. 51 00:04:28,080 --> 00:04:31,960 Because why rebel against anyone, who treats you so well? 52 00:04:32,080 --> 00:04:36,720 They have Saturday and Sunday off, so they can make money and buy yourself free. 53 00:04:36,840 --> 00:04:41,040 I have taken care of that myself with assistance from Miss Heegaard. 54 00:04:41,160 --> 00:04:43,160 I have erected slave schools - 55 00:04:43,280 --> 00:04:46,520 - plantation owner restrictions, reforms to improve the conditions of the unfree. 56 00:04:46,640 --> 00:04:48,960 Unfree? 57 00:04:49,080 --> 00:04:52,520 - They mean the slaves. - I mean the unfree. 58 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:57,000 In Denmark we are all equal before God, king and fatherland. 59 00:04:57,120 --> 00:05:00,840 The hierarchy of slavery is a mere formality in the kingdom. 60 00:05:00,960 --> 00:05:05,160 There is no place where the unfree are treated so well and humanely - 61 00:05:05,280 --> 00:05:08,480 - as in the Danish colonies. Not a single place. 62 00:05:08,600 --> 00:05:10,320 Heard. 63 00:05:11,080 --> 00:05:14,000 And then let's have some music. 64 00:05:31,560 --> 00:05:35,000 Long live Denmark. 65 00:05:35,120 --> 00:05:39,000 Hooray, hooray, hooray. 66 00:05:40,480 --> 00:05:43,480 She could love him. The mulatto? 67 00:05:43,600 --> 00:05:46,880 No. It is an impossibility. 68 00:05:47,000 --> 00:05:50,080 "I like him," were her words. 69 00:05:50,200 --> 00:05:53,760 Hate is a poison that kills everything. 70 00:05:53,880 --> 00:05:57,480 While love is a wine for soul and lips. 71 00:06:04,640 --> 00:06:07,480 He is a stray, young and strong - 72 00:06:07,600 --> 00:06:11,160 - but we must thank you for my good work. 73 00:06:11,280 --> 00:06:14,920 Tomorrow he will be sold on the slave market. 74 00:06:15,720 --> 00:06:17,640 Great! Really nice! 75 00:06:17,760 --> 00:06:19,920 Well done! 76 00:06:20,040 --> 00:06:23,360 - Adorable. - They are irresistible. 77 00:06:23,480 --> 00:06:27,600 Aren't they adorable? They are from the slave schools. 78 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:30,840 - "The Mulatto" by H. C. Andersen. - Come on. 79 00:06:35,640 --> 00:06:39,240 And Miss Heegaard is not to stand for. 80 00:06:39,360 --> 00:06:42,920 Is it not your majesty's mind, that a representative of Denmark - 81 00:06:43,040 --> 00:06:46,400 - lives in Polish with a free-spirited mistress? 82 00:06:46,520 --> 00:06:50,760 It is done differently in the tropics. There is nothing wrong with her home. 83 00:06:51,880 --> 00:06:53,840 Farewell, Your Majesty. 84 00:06:53,960 --> 00:06:57,760 Last night I put down a riot on my own plantation. 85 00:06:57,880 --> 00:07:00,280 My wife and I were close been massacred... 86 00:07:00,400 --> 00:07:04,320 A rebellion you have not reported. Then it's clearly not that bad. 87 00:07:06,320 --> 00:07:10,440 Your Majesty, there is a rebellion brewing. We need military assistance. 88 00:07:10,560 --> 00:07:14,240 Once and for all. There is no rebellion brewing. 89 00:07:14,360 --> 00:07:16,720 An uprising on your plantation says something about - 90 00:07:16,840 --> 00:07:19,400 - how you treat the unfree, rather than how Denmark does. 91 00:07:24,440 --> 00:07:26,480 I'm sorry, Your Majesty. 92 00:07:28,640 --> 00:07:30,600 It's sad - 93 00:07:30,720 --> 00:07:34,720 - that Danish subjects deport such barbaric behavior. 94 00:07:34,840 --> 00:07:38,600 After all we've done for them. They cannot be aware of that. 95 00:07:38,720 --> 00:07:45,400 I therefore offer that Admiral Irminger as well as the frigate Örnen with crew - 96 00:07:45,520 --> 00:07:49,600 - remains on the Danish islands as protection against a possible rebellion. 97 00:07:49,720 --> 00:07:51,800 - No thanks. - Yes, thank you. 98 00:07:53,040 --> 00:07:56,400 It can't hurt to be on the safe side. 99 00:07:56,520 --> 00:07:59,840 Your Majesty, thank you, but it won't be necessary. 100 00:07:59,960 --> 00:08:04,720 Everything is in the best order. They can easily continue your tour tomorrow morning. 101 00:08:16,480 --> 00:08:19,600 You are so talented. You can really play theater. 102 00:08:19,720 --> 00:08:21,640 That's what I said. 103 00:08:32,920 --> 00:08:35,960 - Straighten up. - Yes, yes, mother. 104 00:08:36,080 --> 00:08:38,880 So. Off to school with you. 105 00:08:43,000 --> 00:08:46,040 - Good morning, Anna. - Good morning, Petrine. 106 00:08:52,680 --> 00:08:56,920 As always, you were an exceptional help to the party yesterday. Thank you, my dear. 107 00:09:02,640 --> 00:09:04,760 Thanks. 108 00:09:04,880 --> 00:09:09,120 - Is a plantation owner mistreating me unnecessarily: - Do I have the right to complain? 109 00:09:09,240 --> 00:09:13,440 - A plantation owner must punish me with: - A maximum of 12 lashes. 110 00:09:13,560 --> 00:09:16,080 - And for black women: - A maximum of six lashes. 111 00:09:27,240 --> 00:09:28,960 Next. Empty? 112 00:09:29,800 --> 00:09:35,280 You are unfree and must pay rent yourself for one Saturday. It will be one Riksdaler. 113 00:09:35,400 --> 00:09:38,720 - How much did you earn at Petersen's? - A Riksdaler. 114 00:09:38,840 --> 00:09:42,480 Tom, that account doesn't add up at all. You have earned nothing. 115 00:09:42,600 --> 00:09:45,120 She had no more. She is a widow after all. 116 00:09:45,240 --> 00:09:49,200 - Stick to the price you agreed on. - I know it well. 117 00:09:51,760 --> 00:09:54,720 - This is the last time. - Thank you, Miss Heegaard. 118 00:09:55,760 --> 00:09:58,160 - Next? - Gudrun. Freelancer. 119 00:09:59,800 --> 00:10:02,520 That will be seven rigsdalers for a week's work. 120 00:10:02,640 --> 00:10:05,080 - Seven Reichsdalers? - Yes, Miss Heegaard. 121 00:10:05,200 --> 00:10:09,360 The party, the slaughter, it runs up. Miss Heegaard has set my salary herself. 122 00:10:09,480 --> 00:10:10,880 Next. Thank you, Gudrun. 123 00:10:13,920 --> 00:10:15,760 Sift? Unfree. 124 00:10:15,880 --> 00:10:21,440 You must pay rent yourself for two Saturdays. That will be two rigsdalers. 125 00:10:21,560 --> 00:10:24,120 - How much did you earn at Nielsen? - Five reigsdaler. 126 00:10:24,240 --> 00:10:26,920 Great. I call that a good deal. 127 00:10:28,080 --> 00:10:32,840 Miss Heegaard, I would like to request for permission to buy myself free. 128 00:10:32,960 --> 00:10:37,440 Dear Sif. Come here my friend. 129 00:10:38,680 --> 00:10:42,640 The purpose of the Governor-General's and my work is that you buy yourselves free. 130 00:10:47,400 --> 00:10:49,520 Who is that? 131 00:10:54,760 --> 00:10:55,840 Run out to her. 132 00:11:29,400 --> 00:11:31,840 She'll probably make it. 133 00:11:46,040 --> 00:11:50,640 Master Hagensen has done it. And no wound care. 134 00:11:50,760 --> 00:11:53,200 Such bullshit. 135 00:11:54,320 --> 00:11:56,680 Her name is Esther. 136 00:11:58,400 --> 00:12:00,480 We'll keep her here. 137 00:12:00,600 --> 00:12:02,800 She has received more than six lashes. 138 00:12:02,920 --> 00:12:07,040 The highest penalty for disobedience is six for women and twelve for men. 139 00:12:07,160 --> 00:12:09,880 You know that very well. God knows not 50. 140 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:14,040 - They haven't even treated the wound. - As the law prescribes. 141 00:12:14,160 --> 00:12:19,000 I put down a rebellion on my plantation. The girl was behaving suspiciously. 142 00:12:19,880 --> 00:12:25,360 Think you will be familiar with it. Let me buy her for 40 rigsdaler. 143 00:12:25,480 --> 00:12:29,200 40 Riksdaler? When the wounds are healed, can you get 150 for her. 144 00:12:29,320 --> 00:12:31,160 In that state? 145 00:12:31,280 --> 00:12:32,360 - 100. - 50. 146 00:12:32,480 --> 00:12:33,520 - 80. - 60. 147 00:12:33,640 --> 00:12:36,840 Either you accept the offer, and then it will be between us - 148 00:12:36,960 --> 00:12:41,680 - or I will double your taxes at the next harvest. 149 00:12:41,800 --> 00:12:45,200 It will be my ruin. I have prevented a massacre! 150 00:12:45,320 --> 00:12:49,480 Consider picking it up in His Majesty's presence. 151 00:12:49,600 --> 00:12:51,840 A bloodbath? 152 00:12:54,160 --> 00:12:58,040 Yes, Miss Heegaard. The situation is extremely explosive. 153 00:12:58,160 --> 00:13:02,320 The plantation owners are unhappy with the losses they are inflicted upon the emancipation of the slaves - 154 00:13:02,440 --> 00:13:05,720 - and which we are not insured for compensation for. 155 00:13:05,840 --> 00:13:10,560 The Negroes are angry that they have to wait another 11 years to be released. 156 00:13:10,680 --> 00:13:14,360 We are not white enough to protect ourselves against the negroes when they go to grass. 157 00:13:14,480 --> 00:13:19,720 We need that protection, Admiral Irminger and the frigate could have provided. 158 00:13:19,840 --> 00:13:24,280 We risk losing everything. That also applies to you, Miss Heegaard. 159 00:13:29,760 --> 00:13:33,000 On behalf of all plantation owners I demand that you, von Scholten - 160 00:13:33,120 --> 00:13:37,680 - writes to His Majesty and asks for military assistance before it is too late. 161 00:13:37,800 --> 00:13:39,400 Otherwise, we do it ourselves. 162 00:13:40,680 --> 00:13:43,000 Are you threatening me? 163 00:13:45,160 --> 00:13:48,920 If you are serious about your word, you are accused of treason. 164 00:13:49,040 --> 00:13:53,200 I will personally make sure to measure out the worst possible punishment. 165 00:13:56,360 --> 00:13:59,800 Hagensen, let's see, whether there is any reason for your fear of rebellion. 166 00:14:01,080 --> 00:14:03,880 Petrine, get Tom. 167 00:14:07,960 --> 00:14:09,400 Empty? 168 00:14:12,400 --> 00:14:14,040 Empty! 169 00:14:34,760 --> 00:14:35,640 Empty? 170 00:14:56,960 --> 00:14:59,680 - You mustn't! - It's not mine. 171 00:14:59,800 --> 00:15:01,080 If so is it? 172 00:15:01,200 --> 00:15:06,000 Maybe it's for protection. For to get back to Africa in one piece? 173 00:15:06,120 --> 00:15:09,120 You are not from Africa. You were born here. 174 00:15:09,240 --> 00:15:12,880 That's what I'm saying. It's not mine. 175 00:15:25,200 --> 00:15:26,880 Ah, Tom! 176 00:15:27,880 --> 00:15:29,720 Come, come, come. 177 00:15:31,560 --> 00:15:34,360 It's Tom my most trusted employee. 178 00:15:34,480 --> 00:15:37,560 We have known each other for 20... 25 years, right, Tom? 179 00:15:37,680 --> 00:15:40,320 Your employee? Isn't that your nigger? 180 00:15:40,440 --> 00:15:44,520 Stop being so fussy about the formalities. 181 00:15:44,640 --> 00:15:49,320 Master Hagensen thinks you are angry about it long emancipation and pandering to a rebellion. 182 00:15:49,440 --> 00:15:53,040 - Are you thinking about something? - No, Master Peter. 183 00:16:01,120 --> 00:16:04,240 Let's have a drink in your tool shed. 184 00:16:08,040 --> 00:16:10,200 Military assistance. 185 00:16:11,360 --> 00:16:15,760 I don't want to have an insignificant star route to whip up a mood on my islands. 186 00:16:15,880 --> 00:16:20,240 Irminger? Insignificant? He just has put down a rebellion in Guinea. 187 00:16:20,360 --> 00:16:23,080 If first the Negroes feel oppressed, they rebel. 188 00:16:23,200 --> 00:16:26,560 I am commander in chief of the islands. Everything is under control. 189 00:16:26,680 --> 00:16:30,080 What about Hagensen's negroes? It could have been here. 190 00:16:32,880 --> 00:16:36,880 - We could lose everything. - You don't lose everything. You have me. 191 00:16:46,720 --> 00:16:48,560 Yes? 192 00:16:48,680 --> 00:16:51,920 Miss Petrine? Miss Heegaard seems to need you. 193 00:17:06,680 --> 00:17:08,520 You don't understand anything! 194 00:17:08,640 --> 00:17:11,680 You are the commander in chief of the islands. Get us the protection we need! 195 00:17:11,800 --> 00:17:13,480 Why do you get so angry? 196 00:17:13,600 --> 00:17:16,560 What will become of me if all going up in smoke? If there is an uprising? 197 00:17:16,680 --> 00:17:19,960 Anna, you are hysterical! 198 00:17:20,080 --> 00:17:24,560 If the Governor-General waits outside, I should probably take care of it. 199 00:17:24,680 --> 00:17:26,360 I sleep with myself. 200 00:17:26,480 --> 00:17:31,480 I'm losing it all because he won't do what it takes to protect us. 201 00:17:31,600 --> 00:17:36,120 - Anna, you won't lose anything. - You don't know anything about that. 202 00:17:36,240 --> 00:17:39,040 Come here... come. 203 00:18:37,680 --> 00:18:39,800 Anna? 204 00:18:41,160 --> 00:18:43,320 Can't sleep either? 205 00:18:51,840 --> 00:18:54,800 I found it here in the garden. 206 00:18:54,920 --> 00:18:56,800 Obeah? 207 00:18:56,920 --> 00:18:59,680 It means rebellion. 208 00:18:59,800 --> 00:19:03,200 Maybe it's the new girl. Maybe she is obeah woman. 209 00:19:13,120 --> 00:19:16,560 Promise me you won't say something to someone. 210 00:19:16,680 --> 00:19:18,960 - What is it? - Swear. 211 00:19:19,080 --> 00:19:20,480 I swear. 212 00:19:20,600 --> 00:19:26,360 It is a letter in which the Governor-General asks the king to send military assistance. 213 00:19:26,480 --> 00:19:29,200 Has he changed his mind? 214 00:19:29,880 --> 00:19:33,200 Anna, you mustn't do that. They hang people for less. 215 00:19:33,320 --> 00:19:36,400 If there is a riot, Peter can do nothing. 216 00:19:36,520 --> 00:19:39,880 There aren't enough white people down here to protect us. 217 00:19:52,760 --> 00:19:55,960 Don't, Anna. It's too dangerous. 218 00:20:30,840 --> 00:20:33,280 See who has joined Freegut. 219 00:20:33,400 --> 00:20:36,560 - Good morning, Miss Gudrun. - Good morning, Miss Petrine. 220 00:20:36,680 --> 00:20:40,320 What a nice surprise. Come inside. 221 00:20:40,440 --> 00:20:42,160 Thanks. 222 00:20:46,080 --> 00:20:50,200 You and Frederik can live here, until you can afford your own place. 223 00:20:50,320 --> 00:20:51,880 Thanks. 224 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:53,880 Have you told her? 225 00:20:56,040 --> 00:20:58,120 - No. - Why not? 226 00:20:58,240 --> 00:21:01,440 You've been saving for years. 227 00:21:01,560 --> 00:21:03,680 What's holding you back? 228 00:21:04,760 --> 00:21:09,040 I appreciate everything you do for us, Gudrun. I do. 229 00:21:09,160 --> 00:21:13,440 But I have my son and it is not safe in Freegut. 230 00:21:13,560 --> 00:21:17,840 I have to go back. Miss Heegaard needs me. 231 00:21:17,960 --> 00:21:19,560 Don't you want to be free? 232 00:21:22,080 --> 00:21:28,000 Of course I want to, but so what Miss Heegaard, when I buy myself off? 233 00:21:28,120 --> 00:21:32,240 - It has always been the two of us. - She owns you! 234 00:21:35,760 --> 00:21:37,240 Now listen here. 235 00:21:37,360 --> 00:21:42,000 When you become free, you decide for yourself. 236 00:21:42,120 --> 00:21:46,600 You can spend your money and all your time - 237 00:21:46,720 --> 00:21:49,280 - as you wish. 238 00:21:49,400 --> 00:21:52,760 You can even get your own slave. 239 00:21:52,880 --> 00:21:57,320 Just like me. One who works only for you. 240 00:21:57,440 --> 00:22:00,680 Sorte Svend, come over here. 241 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:11,640 When he was young, he ran away. 242 00:22:11,760 --> 00:22:14,920 Yes, Sorte Svend ran away from his plantation owner. 243 00:22:17,560 --> 00:22:22,560 He's lucky he still has his hands and feet. But he is strong. 244 00:22:22,680 --> 00:22:24,800 See those hands here. 245 00:22:24,920 --> 00:22:29,480 They can take hold! I can tell you that. 246 00:22:29,600 --> 00:22:31,320 I rent him out. 247 00:22:31,440 --> 00:22:35,320 This is how I make it run around. Like Miss Heegaard. 248 00:22:35,440 --> 00:22:39,480 Handmaiden, tell Miss Petrine, what you said the other day. 249 00:22:39,600 --> 00:22:43,320 If we become free, I want to be paid for my work. 250 00:22:43,440 --> 00:22:47,280 The governor does not release the slaves before 11 years. 251 00:22:47,400 --> 00:22:50,640 They say maybe not is up to the governor. 252 00:22:50,760 --> 00:22:53,040 Had I known freedom was near - 253 00:22:53,160 --> 00:22:57,120 - had I saved my money and got my freedom for free. 254 00:22:57,240 --> 00:23:00,560 And now you want money? You should pay me. 255 00:23:00,680 --> 00:23:03,240 Do you want a spanking? 256 00:23:03,360 --> 00:23:07,400 You're lucky it's not a Dane house, because then you would have been beaten. 257 00:23:07,520 --> 00:23:11,920 Why isn't it up to the governor? Will the slaves demand freedom? 258 00:23:12,040 --> 00:23:15,320 - By a riot? - Maybe it's just slave gossip. 259 00:23:26,160 --> 00:23:29,400 Just look at you. Such a nice lady. 260 00:23:29,520 --> 00:23:32,320 Look at the fine, white gloves. 261 00:23:32,440 --> 00:23:35,240 White bitch. 262 00:23:56,640 --> 00:23:59,720 They sail out and everything is packed. 263 00:23:59,840 --> 00:24:04,360 And then they had forgotten the Madeira, and then we had to turn around. 264 00:24:05,240 --> 00:24:07,240 Just drink. It is our own wine. 265 00:24:10,080 --> 00:24:15,160 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome for the auction at Miss Heegaard's. 266 00:24:15,280 --> 00:24:17,560 Today we first offer Sif. 267 00:24:19,320 --> 00:24:21,560 A mulatto woman in her 26th year. 268 00:24:21,680 --> 00:24:25,800 For sale for 320 rigsdaler. She is offered exclusively for sale to himself. 269 00:24:25,920 --> 00:24:29,280 - Nothing to offer now, Nielsen. - No, no. 270 00:24:29,400 --> 00:24:32,840 Who offers 320 reigsdaler for the mulatto? 271 00:24:33,760 --> 00:24:38,120 320 rigsdaler has been offered. First, second, third. 272 00:24:38,240 --> 00:24:41,920 The mulatto goes to the mulatto for 320 Riksdaler. 273 00:24:42,040 --> 00:24:46,400 - Oh! Isn't she dear? - Yes, she is so adorable. 274 00:24:46,520 --> 00:24:50,360 - Congratulations on everything, dear Sif. - Thank you, Mr. Governor General. 275 00:24:50,480 --> 00:24:54,240 We continue to the next in line. This young man. 276 00:24:54,360 --> 00:24:57,520 Full-blooded negro in the third generation - 277 00:24:57,640 --> 00:25:01,080 - Hjalte, in his 22nd year, experienced in horticulture - 278 00:25:01,200 --> 00:25:04,240 - and he is offered for 600 Riksdaler. 279 00:25:04,360 --> 00:25:07,640 600 Riksdaler? It was quite expensive. For a gardener? 280 00:25:07,760 --> 00:25:10,840 Mr. Nielsen... I'm not forcing you. 281 00:25:10,960 --> 00:25:14,160 It is a young man in his prime. Strong. 282 00:25:14,280 --> 00:25:17,880 - Very strong. - Now just look. 283 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:21,440 - It is a powerhouse without equal. - It's too expensive. 284 00:25:21,560 --> 00:25:26,440 I need a gardener. I haven't had one since Hans Peter bought himself free. 285 00:25:26,560 --> 00:25:29,040 - Can I see him without clothes? - Naturally. 286 00:25:29,160 --> 00:25:31,080 Hjalte, my own... 287 00:25:39,920 --> 00:25:42,280 All of it, my friend. 288 00:25:54,760 --> 00:25:57,720 - It doesn't get any better. - No, I can see that. 289 00:25:57,840 --> 00:26:03,120 I would like to think so, Nielsen. I could really imagine that. 290 00:26:03,240 --> 00:26:04,640 Yes, he is strong. 291 00:26:04,760 --> 00:26:07,920 - Not a single scar on the body. - He is so obedient. 292 00:26:08,040 --> 00:26:12,560 I think he is worth every penny. He is just the right one. 293 00:26:13,680 --> 00:26:18,600 - Just what I need in the garden. - Is this a bid I hear from here? 294 00:26:18,720 --> 00:26:21,120 Well, who's coming now? 295 00:26:27,160 --> 00:26:29,200 Irminger? 296 00:26:32,120 --> 00:26:35,240 Admiral Irminger. I thought They escorted His Majesty. 297 00:26:35,360 --> 00:26:39,920 - What brings you here, though? - The governor-general does that. 298 00:26:41,760 --> 00:26:44,520 Do I do it? 299 00:26:45,400 --> 00:26:49,480 I come with the Eagle with a full crew, as you asked His Majesty. 300 00:26:49,600 --> 00:26:54,040 Admiral Irminger, what a surprise. Welcome back. 301 00:26:59,160 --> 00:27:01,840 You probably remember Mr. and Mrs. Nielsen. 302 00:27:01,960 --> 00:27:03,920 - Mr. admiral. - Mr. and Mrs Nielsen. 303 00:27:04,680 --> 00:27:08,240 A word under four eyes, Mr. Governor General? 304 00:27:10,120 --> 00:27:13,160 - Six eyes. - Six? 305 00:27:13,280 --> 00:27:16,640 Miss Heegaard is my consultant. We do everything together. 306 00:27:24,680 --> 00:27:27,080 As you wish. This way. 307 00:27:32,400 --> 00:27:37,040 They are surrounded by black hordes who believe they can do as they see fit. 308 00:27:37,160 --> 00:27:39,920 - Of course... - Sorry. 309 00:27:41,600 --> 00:27:43,840 Just a moment. 310 00:27:43,960 --> 00:27:46,600 Of course the niggers are conspiring here too. 311 00:27:46,720 --> 00:27:50,200 No. The conditions on our islands cannot compared with those of the other colonies. 312 00:27:50,320 --> 00:27:54,200 Here the unfree have a good time. There will be no rebellion. 313 00:27:56,080 --> 00:27:58,000 Ah, Petrine. Come in. 314 00:28:15,400 --> 00:28:19,200 How can the king have received a letter with my handwriting and my stamps - 315 00:28:19,320 --> 00:28:22,240 - that I haven't written? 316 00:28:22,360 --> 00:28:24,880 I pray His Majesty send Irminger over - 317 00:28:25,000 --> 00:28:30,040 - to protect the Danish plantation owners and the authority in that letter. 318 00:28:30,160 --> 00:28:34,200 I have to ask. You have access to my stamps. 319 00:28:35,840 --> 00:28:39,320 You have plenty of enemies, but the first you accuse is me. 320 00:28:39,440 --> 00:28:43,120 You meet at my home, and I am put outside the door. 321 00:28:43,240 --> 00:28:46,760 - It wasn't meant to be. - How was that meant? 322 00:28:52,200 --> 00:28:53,960 Excuse me. 323 00:29:02,720 --> 00:29:05,440 Irminger gets the guest room. 324 00:29:54,640 --> 00:29:57,240 Admiral Irminger. Good morning. 325 00:29:57,360 --> 00:29:59,520 Good morning, Miss Heegaard. 326 00:30:00,840 --> 00:30:05,120 - Are you playing? - No, but I have an excellent tenor. 327 00:30:10,560 --> 00:30:12,920 Are you interested in botany? 328 00:30:13,040 --> 00:30:15,640 For all aspects of the natural sciences. 329 00:30:15,760 --> 00:30:19,400 I have great respect for science and philosophy, especially Hegel and Kant. 330 00:30:19,520 --> 00:30:22,920 The world's greatest thoughts thought of by European minds. 331 00:30:25,680 --> 00:30:30,240 "Humanity finds its supreme perfection in the white race." Kant. 332 00:30:33,440 --> 00:30:35,640 Absolutely. 333 00:30:45,800 --> 00:30:47,840 "The Trout". The cheeky fish. 334 00:31:20,320 --> 00:31:23,840 Where does that chicken go? Pick it up and pick on! 335 00:31:23,960 --> 00:31:24,720 Good morning. 336 00:31:24,840 --> 00:31:29,120 Esther, you impossible daydreamer. Peel the vegetables instead. 337 00:31:29,240 --> 00:31:33,720 Gudrun, we don't beat here. And we talk danish Miss Heegaard's order. 338 00:31:33,840 --> 00:31:36,880 Maybe she can teach her to cook. I can't. 339 00:31:37,000 --> 00:31:40,360 Because of her I have to work for two. 340 00:31:41,600 --> 00:31:46,080 I also worked in the field once. I have bought my freedom. 341 00:31:46,200 --> 00:31:50,840 My own slave. My own house. I'm not lazy. 342 00:31:50,960 --> 00:31:54,440 You are more lazy than an old boar. 343 00:31:55,480 --> 00:31:56,880 Gudrun. 344 00:31:57,000 --> 00:31:59,160 Lazier than an old cow. 345 00:31:59,280 --> 00:32:01,560 It happens, every time I put her in her place. 346 00:32:01,680 --> 00:32:05,920 Are you possessed by the Devil, girl child? Off with you. 347 00:32:06,040 --> 00:32:09,400 There's something about that girl. She is an obeah woman. 348 00:32:09,520 --> 00:32:12,840 - No matter what Miss Heegaard says. - No. 349 00:32:16,520 --> 00:32:19,840 - Have you spoken to Miss Heegaard? - Not yet. 350 00:32:21,720 --> 00:32:24,960 You might like to be someone's property. 351 00:32:43,120 --> 00:32:46,000 - They really are an excellent tenor. - Yes, thank you. 352 00:32:46,120 --> 00:32:48,480 - Lyrical tenor. - Well done. 353 00:32:48,600 --> 00:32:51,400 What joy we have of European culture. 354 00:32:51,520 --> 00:32:54,280 We will install it in the negroes in the slave schools. 355 00:32:54,400 --> 00:32:55,920 The Negroes? 356 00:32:56,040 --> 00:33:00,280 They talk as if They themselves were not. A negro. 357 00:33:00,400 --> 00:33:03,960 A negro is an unfree, who work in the field. 358 00:33:04,080 --> 00:33:06,800 An educated, civilized person is not a nigger. 359 00:33:06,920 --> 00:33:10,280 Their racial affiliation has nothing to do with education. 360 00:33:10,400 --> 00:33:13,360 It's a matter of biology. 361 00:33:13,480 --> 00:33:15,240 Do you allow? 362 00:33:26,200 --> 00:33:28,160 They must stand here. 363 00:33:30,320 --> 00:33:33,520 Miss, if you would be so kind. 364 00:33:33,640 --> 00:33:35,760 Come on, Petrine. 365 00:33:35,880 --> 00:33:37,760 They must stand here. 366 00:33:39,440 --> 00:33:42,920 Then I have to ask you to bend slightly up here at the shoulders. 367 00:33:43,040 --> 00:33:47,400 Thank you. And you must get down on your knees. 368 00:33:47,520 --> 00:33:51,680 Yes, way down. If you can bring your arms. 369 00:33:53,000 --> 00:33:55,320 Yes, yes, yes. Thus. 370 00:34:08,560 --> 00:34:11,920 Can you see it? It's science. 371 00:34:16,640 --> 00:34:19,600 Thanks for the music and good company. 372 00:34:25,360 --> 00:34:28,000 By the way... 373 00:34:28,120 --> 00:34:31,320 It amazes me that the Governor General told me to go home yesterday. 374 00:34:31,440 --> 00:34:35,360 When I reminded him that he himself called me, he changed his mind. 375 00:34:35,480 --> 00:34:37,560 Bizarre. 376 00:34:37,680 --> 00:34:42,600 Does he have enemies who would impersonate him to be him and write to the king? 377 00:34:42,720 --> 00:34:47,280 Sugar production does not generate profit as before. The plantation owners are angry... 378 00:34:47,400 --> 00:34:51,960 No, it's probably me who sees ghosts, but as you know, there is a death penalty for that. 379 00:34:55,280 --> 00:34:57,080 Naturally. 380 00:35:16,040 --> 00:35:18,320 Get me that letter. Now! 381 00:35:18,440 --> 00:35:21,720 - Me? - Yes. You have to make it go away. 382 00:35:21,840 --> 00:35:26,360 No, I don't want to. I told you not to send it. 383 00:35:26,480 --> 00:35:32,160 You'll thank me when those damn niggers runs bloodthirsty through the street. 384 00:35:32,280 --> 00:35:38,000 As long as you and I stay together, as we always do, it will probably work. 385 00:35:43,480 --> 00:35:46,840 Are you aware that I can be hanged for this? 386 00:35:49,400 --> 00:35:51,160 Do as I say - 387 00:35:51,280 --> 00:35:55,200 - or I'll sell you to the highest bidder. 388 00:35:59,080 --> 00:36:01,400 Is that your seriousness? 389 00:36:57,560 --> 00:37:00,800 - Sorry, Admiral. Am I disturbing? - No. 390 00:37:04,280 --> 00:37:07,320 Now you do. 391 00:37:07,440 --> 00:37:09,080 - Disturbing. - Whoa. 392 00:37:09,960 --> 00:37:12,000 Excuse me. 393 00:37:13,360 --> 00:37:16,600 I'll fix it right away, Admiral Irminger. 394 00:37:18,200 --> 00:37:21,880 I'll get you some clean paper. 395 00:37:24,400 --> 00:37:27,760 Where do you think you're going? 396 00:37:27,880 --> 00:37:29,880 Come back. 397 00:37:35,640 --> 00:37:37,880 Put the jug down. 398 00:37:43,240 --> 00:37:45,800 Give me your hand. 399 00:37:58,800 --> 00:38:00,480 Aw! No! 400 00:38:01,840 --> 00:38:05,800 - What's going on? Mr. admiral! - Miss Heegaard, I'm punishing the negro. 401 00:38:05,920 --> 00:38:08,880 - What has she done? - She was disobedient. 402 00:38:09,000 --> 00:38:11,920 - Here in the house, we don't beat. - It was not my intention to hit. 403 00:38:12,040 --> 00:38:15,240 - I just want to cut off a joint. - A link? 404 00:38:15,360 --> 00:38:17,720 A finger joint. 405 00:38:17,840 --> 00:38:21,960 They are a guest. They have no right to punish anyone here. 406 00:38:32,560 --> 00:38:36,840 I'm sorry, Miss Heegaard. I didn't mean to be rude. 407 00:38:43,960 --> 00:38:47,240 My own. Does it hurt? 408 00:38:48,280 --> 00:38:51,520 There isn't much savior about him. 409 00:39:00,080 --> 00:39:01,480 Thanks. 410 00:39:03,480 --> 00:39:05,080 Come on. 411 00:39:13,720 --> 00:39:18,480 Master Irminger is dangerous. He makes people angry. Really angry. 412 00:39:18,600 --> 00:39:21,120 Maybe even angry enough to rebel. 413 00:39:21,240 --> 00:39:25,040 You must choose a side soon, otherwise it's too late. 414 00:39:25,160 --> 00:39:29,240 - Otherwise what? - Otherwise the rebels will chop you to pieces. 415 00:39:34,280 --> 00:39:38,000 - Are you coming? - Yes. I'm coming. 416 00:40:36,560 --> 00:40:38,160 Anna? 417 00:40:43,800 --> 00:40:47,480 I would like to request permission to to buy myself and Frederik free. 418 00:40:47,600 --> 00:40:51,440 - You are not allowed to do that. - It's illegal. 419 00:40:51,560 --> 00:40:55,080 You shall not teach me about the law. I helped invent it. 420 00:40:55,200 --> 00:40:57,880 Hold up. I have said sorry for that with Irminger. 421 00:40:58,000 --> 00:41:01,040 If you deny us the right to buy us free, I tell the Governor-General - 422 00:41:01,160 --> 00:41:04,040 - who wrote that letter. 423 00:41:08,360 --> 00:41:12,080 - I just want to own myself. - Are you leaving me? 424 00:41:12,200 --> 00:41:15,360 No. I am grateful for everything, what you have done for us. 425 00:41:51,640 --> 00:41:53,120 Miss Gudrun is not here. 426 00:41:53,240 --> 00:41:54,840 Speak Danish! 427 00:41:56,720 --> 00:42:00,080 Get me something cold for my eye. 428 00:42:00,200 --> 00:42:03,840 You can't do anything! I say to Miss Heegaard, she will sell you. 429 00:42:04,760 --> 00:42:07,800 I beg you. I'll have to make an effort. 430 00:42:07,920 --> 00:42:09,720 Speak Danish. 431 00:42:11,320 --> 00:42:15,640 Is it yours? Are you an obeah woman? 432 00:42:15,760 --> 00:42:19,160 No, Miss Petrine. I swear it. 433 00:42:24,720 --> 00:42:28,760 If anything happens to Miss Heegaard, it will be the worst for yourself. Do you hear? 434 00:42:41,000 --> 00:42:42,440 Now. 435 00:42:45,240 --> 00:42:46,760 Back. 436 00:42:50,560 --> 00:42:53,880 Sorry, Miss Heegaard. He roams around. 437 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:56,800 Frederik, why aren't you up? to practice tables? 438 00:42:56,920 --> 00:43:01,240 You're way too smart to go to slave school. I should be teaching you instead. 439 00:43:01,360 --> 00:43:04,720 There is a limit to how much I can achieve, before you move. 440 00:43:04,840 --> 00:43:08,160 - I don't want to move. - It's not with my good will either. 441 00:43:08,280 --> 00:43:11,360 You must not be sad. Then I will be too. 442 00:43:11,480 --> 00:43:15,000 Give Frigg your keys and put her in the bookkeeping. 443 00:43:15,120 --> 00:43:16,680 Frigg? 444 00:43:18,240 --> 00:43:22,000 - Can she even count? - Can you count, Frigg? 445 00:43:22,120 --> 00:43:24,000 Yes, Miss Heegaard. 446 00:43:24,120 --> 00:43:27,520 Give her the keys. I will be without a housekeeper when you have gone. 447 00:43:33,360 --> 00:43:36,880 Your auction will be tomorrow. Then it's out of the world. 448 00:43:40,400 --> 00:43:42,800 - Already? - Yes. 449 00:44:05,680 --> 00:44:07,840 can i see you 450 00:44:11,640 --> 00:44:14,720 So. Straighten up. 451 00:44:16,160 --> 00:44:17,200 Come on. 452 00:44:26,960 --> 00:44:29,960 - Congratulations on the big day, my friend. - Thank you. 453 00:44:37,880 --> 00:44:41,560 - It must be you who is for sale. - Yes, master auctioneer. 454 00:44:41,680 --> 00:44:44,400 - What is your name, my fine friend? - Frederik, master. 455 00:44:44,520 --> 00:44:48,840 Frederick. You take such a King of Denmark - 456 00:44:48,960 --> 00:44:53,360 - and go out and play, then the adults arrange the rest. 457 00:44:53,480 --> 00:44:57,200 With leave, Master Auctioneer, my son is also for sale. 458 00:44:57,320 --> 00:44:59,160 We'll manage without him. 459 00:44:59,280 --> 00:45:03,240 He will not attend his auction when he is so young. That would be inhumane. 460 00:45:03,360 --> 00:45:04,440 Well. 461 00:45:07,760 --> 00:45:12,200 Welcome to the auction by Petrine, this magnificent example of... 462 00:45:12,320 --> 00:45:14,680 Are you a Negro, cohabiting or mulatto? 463 00:45:14,800 --> 00:45:17,320 She is too bright to be a partner. 464 00:45:18,280 --> 00:45:21,520 Mulatto. I am mulatto, master auctioneer. 465 00:45:21,640 --> 00:45:25,880 This splendid specimen of a mulatto, still of childbearing age - 466 00:45:26,000 --> 00:45:29,840 - and one of the island's most in demand housekeepers. 467 00:45:29,960 --> 00:45:32,320 She is offered for sale for 500 Norwegian kroner. 468 00:45:33,680 --> 00:45:39,640 Excuse me, Master Auctioneer, i was told i only cost 450. 469 00:45:39,760 --> 00:45:43,040 You are mulatto. That puts the price up. I hope the budget holds. 470 00:45:43,160 --> 00:45:45,400 Who offers 500 reigsdaler? 471 00:45:48,800 --> 00:45:51,880 500 rigsdaler has been offered. First, second, third... 472 00:45:52,000 --> 00:45:57,000 The mulatto goes to the mulatto for 500 Riksdaler. Pay at the cashier. 473 00:46:02,240 --> 00:46:05,760 Next, the negro boy Frederik is offered for sale. 474 00:46:05,880 --> 00:46:08,800 - What is he? - My son is mustice. 475 00:46:08,920 --> 00:46:10,880 Mustache? 476 00:46:11,000 --> 00:46:14,160 Yes, if you just want to excuse me. 477 00:46:19,640 --> 00:46:21,200 Excellent. 478 00:46:25,640 --> 00:46:29,080 The tender price for the mustard seed will be 300 rigsdaler. 479 00:46:29,920 --> 00:46:34,520 300? But he can't do anything. He can't possibly cost more than 200. 480 00:46:34,640 --> 00:46:37,560 - He's a fan. - Fan? 481 00:46:37,680 --> 00:46:41,680 Since when? He is way too big to hang from the ceiling. 482 00:46:41,800 --> 00:46:44,600 That's what I've been told. 483 00:46:44,720 --> 00:46:47,360 But I don't have that much money. 484 00:46:49,120 --> 00:46:51,720 Why is he so expensive? 485 00:46:51,840 --> 00:46:55,280 Is that the letter? Because I said I would go to the Governor General? 486 00:46:55,400 --> 00:46:59,760 It could cost me my life. I thought I could trust you. 487 00:46:59,880 --> 00:47:03,480 Also, removing a child is selfish from here and force him down into Freegut. 488 00:47:03,600 --> 00:47:06,720 Can I buy him on installments? 489 00:47:06,840 --> 00:47:08,920 Anna! 490 00:47:15,280 --> 00:47:17,920 Excuse me, can you help me? 491 00:47:40,160 --> 00:47:45,160 Before you know it, can you afford to buy your boy. 492 00:48:24,880 --> 00:48:29,560 - 300 Riksdaler? - He's a fan. 493 00:48:29,680 --> 00:48:34,080 Really? Why is he sitting at the table? 494 00:49:04,040 --> 00:49:07,920 Please stand up, my friend. And stand there. 495 00:49:13,120 --> 00:49:14,680 Can I see you wave? 496 00:49:18,560 --> 00:49:21,760 300 rigsdaler for a floor fan? 497 00:49:21,880 --> 00:49:25,160 And you call yourself a businesswoman? 498 00:49:36,760 --> 00:49:37,360 Yes. 499 00:50:03,520 --> 00:50:05,400 Fan, my friend. 500 00:50:43,240 --> 00:50:45,360 Frederick? 501 00:50:49,640 --> 00:50:52,240 Didn't she want me? 502 00:50:56,640 --> 00:50:58,960 Come here. 503 00:51:32,000 --> 00:51:36,280 So, so, little friend. Up with the mood. Everything will probably be fine again. 504 00:51:36,400 --> 00:51:39,600 Do you go over and have a cookie and a piece of candy. 505 00:51:41,240 --> 00:51:43,960 Think Petrine could do that to you. 506 00:51:45,320 --> 00:51:49,920 It is completely unforgivable. I don't understand the black hate. 507 00:51:50,040 --> 00:51:53,360 They believe we must be held accountable for the sins of our ancestors. 508 00:51:53,480 --> 00:51:58,760 We did not invent slavery. We are trying to correct the monstrosities. 509 00:51:58,880 --> 00:52:02,480 Miss Heegaard and the Governor General in particular. 510 00:52:04,360 --> 00:52:06,480 One. 511 00:52:06,600 --> 00:52:07,600 Thaw. 512 00:52:08,720 --> 00:52:10,360 Three. 513 00:52:10,480 --> 00:52:12,480 Four. 514 00:52:12,600 --> 00:52:14,520 Five. 515 00:52:14,640 --> 00:52:16,920 Six... seven. 516 00:52:17,040 --> 00:52:18,680 - More tea? - Yes, thank you. 517 00:52:20,160 --> 00:52:21,560 Eight. 518 00:52:21,680 --> 00:52:24,360 Nine. It will soon be over. 519 00:52:25,160 --> 00:52:26,640 Ten. 520 00:52:27,680 --> 00:52:29,720 11. 521 00:52:29,840 --> 00:52:32,080 12. So. 522 00:52:33,040 --> 00:52:35,600 Just put your shirt back on. 523 00:52:43,560 --> 00:52:45,640 Is it necessary? 524 00:52:45,760 --> 00:52:49,280 They are all over the place with their obeah magic. 525 00:52:49,400 --> 00:52:52,480 Are you not afraid of being forgiven and end up as stew - 526 00:52:52,600 --> 00:52:55,640 - for man-eating wild black hordes? 527 00:52:55,760 --> 00:52:58,280 I haven't thought about that now. 528 00:52:59,800 --> 00:53:01,480 Those ladies. 529 00:53:05,560 --> 00:53:08,240 Well, how is Admiral Irminger? 530 00:53:08,360 --> 00:53:12,640 I am relieved that the Governor General asked the king for military assistance. 531 00:53:12,760 --> 00:53:15,480 Anything else would be naive. 532 00:53:15,600 --> 00:53:20,680 We look forward to meeting the admiral again for the gathering at your place. 533 00:53:20,800 --> 00:53:23,560 Yes. We are all looking forward to it. 534 00:53:36,400 --> 00:53:40,440 Just stay seated. I just want to see how things are progressing with Esther. 535 00:53:40,560 --> 00:53:42,680 - Is she diligent? - Yes. 536 00:53:42,800 --> 00:53:44,920 Come here, my own. 537 00:53:45,040 --> 00:53:46,840 Yes, Miss Heegaard. 538 00:53:46,960 --> 00:53:50,040 Here in the house we speak Danish. Come, come. 539 00:53:58,040 --> 00:54:00,560 It happens all the time. 540 00:54:02,240 --> 00:54:04,600 - Does she know anything in a kitchen? - Yes. 541 00:54:05,960 --> 00:54:08,360 She is good at cleaning. 542 00:54:09,960 --> 00:54:13,680 Gudrun, how are we going to get through the gathering for Irminger - 543 00:54:13,800 --> 00:54:15,640 - without a housekeeper? 544 00:54:15,760 --> 00:54:19,160 If you hear of a suitable don't hold back. 545 00:54:22,640 --> 00:54:26,080 - You must not apply for that place. - I can be close to Frederik. 546 00:54:26,200 --> 00:54:29,760 Miss Heegaard has decidedly got over you long enough. Head down. 547 00:54:31,000 --> 00:54:32,960 They know who you are. 548 00:54:33,080 --> 00:54:36,800 Stay here and leave to do something stupid. 549 00:54:36,920 --> 00:54:42,000 All the niggers who hate Miss Heegaard, don't set fire to my house. 550 00:54:42,120 --> 00:54:46,680 What are you staring at? she is not white but freelance like the rest of us. 551 00:54:46,800 --> 00:54:48,520 Away! 552 00:55:09,920 --> 00:55:11,960 Come in. 553 00:55:14,560 --> 00:55:18,520 - You will be back soon, my dear. - I'm not your love. 554 00:55:18,640 --> 00:55:21,200 I want to be where my son is. 555 00:55:25,680 --> 00:55:28,160 I know what you are capable of. 556 00:55:28,280 --> 00:55:32,960 I swear if you sell my boy or hurt him… 557 00:55:33,080 --> 00:55:35,080 I couldn't dream of that! 558 00:55:35,200 --> 00:55:38,960 I bought you at the fort for my last dime - 559 00:55:39,080 --> 00:55:42,680 - when you were a little child, and your master sold your mother. 560 00:55:42,800 --> 00:55:45,720 Is that the thank you? You leave me and threaten to gossip? 561 00:55:45,840 --> 00:55:50,040 - I was supposed to work for you! - Yes, like a fan. 562 00:55:50,160 --> 00:55:53,280 Hanging from the ceiling is hard work. 563 00:55:59,400 --> 00:56:01,080 What do you want? 564 00:56:08,840 --> 00:56:12,040 Gudrun says you are looking for a housekeeper. 565 00:56:12,160 --> 00:56:16,280 The salary is five rigsdaler per week. Diet and accommodation is not included. Do you want it? 566 00:56:16,400 --> 00:56:19,120 - Yes, thank you. - Board and lodging are three Riksdalers. 567 00:56:19,240 --> 00:56:22,440 You can start right away. Just one last thing. 568 00:56:22,560 --> 00:56:25,920 The unfree sleep with the unfree or in the kitchen. 569 00:56:26,040 --> 00:56:28,920 You must not sleep with Frederik in the room. 570 00:56:29,040 --> 00:56:32,000 You are of course free to do, as you want. 571 00:56:34,320 --> 00:56:37,560 - I want to live here. - Welcome back. 572 00:56:40,680 --> 00:56:42,960 Come on. 573 00:56:53,840 --> 00:56:55,600 Frederick! 574 00:57:01,600 --> 00:57:03,320 Frederick? 575 00:57:36,240 --> 00:57:39,440 That's what they do, the whites. 576 00:57:42,880 --> 00:57:44,720 Miss Heegaard is not white. 577 00:57:44,840 --> 00:57:46,720 Yes, she is. 578 00:57:50,800 --> 00:57:53,200 I can help you. 579 00:57:54,320 --> 00:57:56,040 But it costs. 580 00:58:47,400 --> 00:58:50,640 You? You know what happens. 581 00:58:52,560 --> 00:58:54,440 Do you want your son back? 582 00:58:57,560 --> 00:58:59,280 Don't cry. 583 00:59:08,000 --> 00:59:11,320 The ancestors used them here for protection in war. 584 00:59:11,440 --> 00:59:16,200 - You are not African. - My father came here from Africa. 585 00:59:16,320 --> 00:59:19,720 - Tom, I'm a Christian. - So am I. 586 00:59:19,840 --> 00:59:23,520 But it doesn't seem that Jesus helps you, right? 587 00:59:24,680 --> 00:59:27,200 This is how you get your son back. 588 00:59:29,320 --> 00:59:31,920 What should I do with them? 589 00:59:32,040 --> 00:59:35,560 Take one yourself and give the other to your son. 590 00:59:35,680 --> 00:59:38,240 Here's how to get him back. 591 00:59:45,200 --> 00:59:47,560 I'll help you. 592 00:59:47,680 --> 00:59:49,920 And then you help me. 593 00:59:52,600 --> 00:59:57,200 Master Irminger, the devil has sent him. 594 01:00:01,120 --> 01:00:03,360 We have to get rid of him. 595 01:00:03,480 --> 01:00:06,200 Or he will be our downfall. 596 01:00:18,960 --> 01:00:22,640 - They have other conditions. - They are not developed like us. 597 01:00:22,760 --> 01:00:26,840 Obviously, they are underdeveloped. So would the admiral if… 598 01:00:26,960 --> 01:00:29,320 But what about the Bible? 599 01:00:29,440 --> 01:00:33,440 It has nothing to do with Our Lord or abolitionist nonsense to do. 600 01:00:33,560 --> 01:00:37,200 It's biology. It is unnatural to mix the races. 601 01:00:37,320 --> 01:00:39,000 It is scientifically proven. 602 01:00:39,120 --> 01:00:42,640 Does Hagensen have the right? to treat his infidels worse than animals? 603 01:00:42,760 --> 01:00:46,600 I hear that he let an unfree woman attend into the mouth of another as punishment. 604 01:00:46,720 --> 01:00:50,880 After he had given him 100 lashes and smeared his back in salt. 605 01:00:51,000 --> 01:00:53,320 And absolutely no wound care. 606 01:00:53,440 --> 01:00:56,280 It is said that he preys on the girls in one away - 607 01:00:56,400 --> 01:00:58,920 - and keeps track of it. 608 01:00:59,960 --> 01:01:02,720 Otherwise, thanks. A glass of lemonade would be preferable. 609 01:01:02,840 --> 01:01:05,960 Poor little human. Is there no justice to - 610 01:01:06,080 --> 01:01:09,520 - that you must be punished for a fate, You have not chosen yourself? 611 01:01:09,640 --> 01:01:14,040 Now I wave a little for you. Come, come, let go. 612 01:01:14,160 --> 01:01:16,360 let me 613 01:01:19,000 --> 01:01:24,000 They didn't answer me before. Is Hagensen right to treat his unfree worse than animals? 614 01:01:24,120 --> 01:01:27,680 Unlike animals the negroes feel almost no pain. 615 01:01:27,800 --> 01:01:31,200 - The Hagensens travel home to Denmark. - Are they traveling back? 616 01:01:31,320 --> 01:01:33,760 Why? Now we are protected by the navy. 617 01:01:33,880 --> 01:01:36,880 Financial problems. I guess he can't pay his taxes. 618 01:01:37,000 --> 01:01:41,280 Isn't it nice, I wave you a bit about the muzzle? Little industrious mouse. 619 01:02:29,640 --> 01:02:31,520 No thanks. 620 01:02:32,640 --> 01:02:35,240 Petrine, can I have the lemonade? 621 01:02:37,280 --> 01:02:38,920 Yes. 622 01:02:47,640 --> 01:02:51,840 Wait. there is something I must tell you, Miss Heegaard. 623 01:02:55,080 --> 01:02:58,920 - Who gave you that poison? - She has apologized. 624 01:03:03,080 --> 01:03:05,000 Was it Esther? 625 01:03:06,440 --> 01:03:08,760 Petrine, help him. 626 01:03:08,880 --> 01:03:10,520 Was it Frigg? 627 01:03:11,360 --> 01:03:13,240 Empty? 628 01:03:15,120 --> 01:03:16,440 Oh god! 629 01:03:33,720 --> 01:03:35,320 How could you, Tom? 630 01:03:35,440 --> 01:03:40,000 Let me explain, Master Peter. 631 01:03:40,120 --> 01:03:42,920 What have I done to you? What? 632 01:03:43,040 --> 01:03:46,280 Other than loving you, like you were my own brother? 633 01:03:48,920 --> 01:03:51,160 It's your own fault, Tom. 634 01:03:54,320 --> 01:03:56,960 I beg you, Master Peter. 635 01:03:57,720 --> 01:03:59,760 Master Peter, I beg you. 636 01:04:06,880 --> 01:04:09,720 - That helps nothing. - What do you mean? 637 01:04:09,840 --> 01:04:13,000 If the purpose is to frighten the negroes, is it too easy. 638 01:04:13,120 --> 01:04:17,160 - Too easy? The man is dying. - Death ruffles the feathers of the Negroes. 639 01:04:17,280 --> 01:04:19,760 Isn't death a punishment? 640 01:04:19,880 --> 01:04:24,040 As long as he hangs in one piece, they think, that he will be resurrected at home in Africa. 641 01:04:24,680 --> 01:04:27,840 What did you have in mind? 642 01:04:27,960 --> 01:04:29,560 To dismember him? 643 01:04:30,440 --> 01:04:34,560 Should I take care of it? You decide, Mr. Scholten. 644 01:04:44,920 --> 01:04:49,080 The result is here, and the lords over here. 645 01:04:49,200 --> 01:04:51,560 Thanks. 646 01:04:54,520 --> 01:04:57,840 By the way, I would like to... 647 01:04:57,960 --> 01:05:00,200 No, there must have been an error. 648 01:05:04,240 --> 01:05:08,920 It is important that you do not look down. I am thinking of you in particular. 649 01:05:09,040 --> 01:05:12,240 Ellers virker det ikke efter hensigten. 650 01:05:13,160 --> 01:05:17,040 Jeg så gerne din hånd på huggeblokken, men det ønsker dine herskaber ikke. 651 01:05:27,120 --> 01:05:30,760 This is what happens when sawing the branch you are sitting on. 652 01:05:51,840 --> 01:05:53,600 You. 653 01:05:53,720 --> 01:05:55,120 Yes. 654 01:05:57,360 --> 01:05:59,720 If you would be so kind. 655 01:06:00,720 --> 01:06:03,400 You must hold his arm. Hold here. 656 01:06:10,720 --> 01:06:14,200 Oh well. A final note: 657 01:06:14,320 --> 01:06:18,720 The first to look away gets the same turn. Is that understood? 658 01:06:30,760 --> 01:06:33,480 Didn't you hear what I said? 659 01:07:34,960 --> 01:07:37,640 I'll probably get you out of here. 660 01:08:06,520 --> 01:08:08,800 I want my son. 661 01:08:08,920 --> 01:08:10,400 - He's mine. - Petrine. 662 01:08:10,520 --> 01:08:12,840 He never was. 663 01:08:18,520 --> 01:08:20,440 Come here, Frederik. 664 01:08:37,880 --> 01:08:40,200 Come, my boy. 665 01:08:40,320 --> 01:08:42,520 You shall not appear here any more. 666 01:09:57,160 --> 01:09:59,840 Miss Petrine. 667 01:09:59,960 --> 01:10:05,040 - Miss Petrine. - Sorry, Sorte Svend. Did I wake you up? 668 01:10:05,160 --> 01:10:08,960 You can do something to get your son back. 669 01:10:12,480 --> 01:10:16,560 You must not tell Miss Gudrun about it. Do you promise? 670 01:10:16,680 --> 01:10:19,040 I promise. How? 671 01:10:21,120 --> 01:10:23,720 How do I get my boy back? 672 01:10:25,800 --> 01:10:27,560 We are leaving tomorrow. 673 01:10:27,680 --> 01:10:31,000 - Where to? - You'll see. 674 01:10:31,120 --> 01:10:37,080 But you don't mention Miss Heegaard. No crying, and you don't speak Danish. 675 01:11:01,200 --> 01:11:03,600 Peter... Peter? 676 01:11:09,920 --> 01:11:12,160 Admiral Irminger? 677 01:11:13,800 --> 01:11:16,040 Where is the governor general? 678 01:11:16,160 --> 01:11:21,000 He hurried to the fort in Frederiksted. Something is brewing. 679 01:11:21,120 --> 01:11:23,120 Maybe a riot. 680 01:11:26,400 --> 01:11:30,000 - Why aren't you with him? - He refused my presence. 681 01:11:37,240 --> 01:11:41,720 Miss Heegaard, By the way, do you know anything about this? 682 01:11:43,640 --> 01:11:47,000 Someone placed a note in my jacket pocket. 683 01:11:47,120 --> 01:11:50,600 It says it was you who sent the letter to the king. 684 01:11:53,520 --> 01:11:56,760 They are uncharacteristically silent, Miss Heegaard. 685 01:11:59,280 --> 01:12:02,400 You don't have anything at all to speak in your defense? 686 01:12:04,600 --> 01:12:08,000 I basically am a simple military man - 687 01:12:08,120 --> 01:12:10,560 - with a penchant for order. 688 01:12:10,680 --> 01:12:14,280 But I'm also Danish to the bone, and I will do anything for - 689 01:12:14,400 --> 01:12:18,440 - that my fatherland can last as long as possible. 690 01:12:21,400 --> 01:12:25,200 There are laws, rules, guidelines, systems. 691 01:12:26,880 --> 01:12:32,120 It's the glue that holds it together on the whole and separates us from the animals. 692 01:12:32,240 --> 01:12:35,560 If you break the rules, crashes the system and then what are we - 693 01:12:35,680 --> 01:12:40,360 - other than a bunch of cavemen, who live without framework and purpose? 694 01:12:40,480 --> 01:12:42,880 I want to get to the bottom of this matter - 695 01:12:43,000 --> 01:12:47,280 - not just for myself, but for all of us. For the motherland. 696 01:12:47,400 --> 01:12:50,240 May I see the letter in question? 697 01:13:00,160 --> 01:13:02,400 Now you have no evidence. 698 01:13:04,640 --> 01:13:08,600 Note, letter or not, I find evidence to get to the bottom of this matter. 699 01:13:08,720 --> 01:13:11,200 Then it must be decided in court. 700 01:13:11,320 --> 01:13:15,680 - What is it you want? - That those involved get their punishment. 701 01:13:19,560 --> 01:13:22,640 Can't we fix it some other way? 702 01:13:24,760 --> 01:13:27,720 - Mutilation or whipping? - Mutilation? 703 01:13:34,200 --> 01:13:38,880 Whip. But I demand that the case is thus closed. 704 01:13:39,000 --> 01:13:41,040 Absolutely. 705 01:13:54,160 --> 01:13:56,680 - Are you rebels? - Not just us. 706 01:13:56,800 --> 01:14:00,280 We have groupings all over the island. This is just ours. 707 01:14:00,400 --> 01:14:03,040 Are you their manager? 708 01:14:03,160 --> 01:14:06,400 - General Buddhoe is the leader. - General? 709 01:14:06,520 --> 01:14:10,440 - He is a slave. He has laid the plan. - About killing all the whites? 710 01:14:12,360 --> 01:14:16,560 No one should be killed, says Buddhoe. Everyone meets at the fort in Frederiksted. 711 01:14:16,680 --> 01:14:19,560 - Who is everyone? - All the slaves on the island. 712 01:14:19,680 --> 01:14:23,200 All? But there are thousands. 713 01:14:23,320 --> 01:14:26,440 We've been planning it for months. 714 01:14:29,000 --> 01:14:31,960 Is that your plan to get my son back? 715 01:14:33,680 --> 01:14:37,880 - Where are you going? - I am not a slave. I'm free! 716 01:14:38,000 --> 01:14:42,920 But your son is still a slave, because you couldn't afford to buy him. 717 01:14:43,040 --> 01:14:46,600 When all are free, can you just pick him up. 718 01:14:46,720 --> 01:14:49,800 Without it costing you anything. 719 01:15:03,640 --> 01:15:06,800 - Are you ready, Miss Heegaard? - Yes. 720 01:15:28,560 --> 01:15:31,480 Where does General Buddhoe go? 721 01:15:31,600 --> 01:15:34,640 We have been waiting for hours. No one has come. 722 01:15:34,760 --> 01:15:40,560 Do you know how many groupings there are? If he were to go past everyone and say - 723 01:15:40,680 --> 01:15:45,480 - "set off towards the fort in Frederiksted," we would never be free. 724 01:15:45,600 --> 01:15:48,280 - So what are you waiting for? - The signal. 725 01:16:11,320 --> 01:16:13,320 Now! 726 01:18:15,840 --> 01:18:17,000 Come on. 727 01:18:32,360 --> 01:18:35,520 - What's going on here? - Slavery is abolished. 728 01:18:35,640 --> 01:18:39,440 Where is the governor general? Where is Admiral Irminger? 729 01:18:39,560 --> 01:18:41,440 What will become of us? 730 01:19:02,160 --> 01:19:05,200 I am sent by His Majesty the King to provide protection - 731 01:19:05,320 --> 01:19:07,920 - also against your whims, Scholten. How could you say that? 732 01:19:08,040 --> 01:19:11,440 "You are free." Our Lord is preserved! 733 01:19:11,560 --> 01:19:13,520 Admiral Irminger, what happened? 734 01:19:13,640 --> 01:19:17,000 The Governor General has released the negroes. The whole bundle. 735 01:19:17,120 --> 01:19:21,880 The black suit threatened to burn the island. Then he bowed out. 736 01:19:22,000 --> 01:19:26,120 It's a stroke. Ten drops on the tongue, three times a day. 737 01:19:26,240 --> 01:19:29,000 A stroke? Has he set the niggers free? 738 01:19:29,120 --> 01:19:32,480 Such. Without His Majesty's permission. It is treason. 739 01:19:32,600 --> 01:19:37,360 Wait until Denmark finds out about it. We could have bombed the negroes back to the fields. 740 01:19:37,480 --> 01:19:41,440 Here you act as a governess when you could have put down the rebellion. Stroke, whoa! 741 01:19:41,560 --> 01:19:42,800 Peter? 742 01:19:43,480 --> 01:19:45,760 You have released the niggers. 743 01:19:46,440 --> 01:19:48,560 Peter! Peter! 744 01:19:50,200 --> 01:19:52,680 I'll get you some water. 745 01:19:58,920 --> 01:20:00,480 Frederick. 746 01:20:00,600 --> 01:20:01,960 Frederick? 747 01:20:07,360 --> 01:20:09,160 Frederick? 748 01:20:15,840 --> 01:20:19,600 You are free. You can do as you see fit. 749 01:20:24,600 --> 01:20:25,800 Frederick? 750 01:20:27,800 --> 01:20:32,680 Esther, have you seen my son? I can't find him. 751 01:20:37,400 --> 01:20:41,200 If you see him, say that his mother is looking for him. 752 01:20:46,240 --> 01:20:47,720 Down. 753 01:20:47,840 --> 01:20:52,520 I'm really sorry about it all, but I must find my son. 754 01:20:54,720 --> 01:20:56,360 I also had a boy once. 755 01:20:56,480 --> 01:20:59,360 - I had no idea. - You never asked. 756 01:20:59,480 --> 01:21:03,520 My master took him. I never saw him after that. 757 01:21:05,680 --> 01:21:09,360 it hurts me but I have to find my son. 758 01:21:09,480 --> 01:21:11,880 Why should I help you? 759 01:21:12,000 --> 01:21:14,440 You never helped me. 760 01:21:14,560 --> 01:21:19,200 You, Miss Heegaard and the governor. You are the same, all of you. 761 01:21:20,080 --> 01:21:23,120 I'm not lazy. I'm good at picking! 762 01:21:59,520 --> 01:22:01,280 Frederick? 763 01:22:08,680 --> 01:22:13,120 Anna, where is my son? Say it. 764 01:22:13,240 --> 01:22:15,480 Anna! 765 01:22:15,600 --> 01:22:17,760 What has happened? 766 01:22:18,360 --> 01:22:20,520 What has happened? 767 01:22:22,320 --> 01:22:25,480 You gossiped about me. That's what happened. 768 01:22:40,720 --> 01:22:42,960 The one who has to go too. 769 01:22:46,400 --> 01:22:49,440 Also that plant there. 770 01:22:49,560 --> 01:22:51,120 Peter! 771 01:22:52,480 --> 01:22:55,040 - Frederick! - Mother! 772 01:23:02,560 --> 01:23:03,480 Peter? 773 01:23:03,600 --> 01:23:07,880 Governor General von Scholten is on the way home to Denmark. Without you. 774 01:23:13,080 --> 01:23:15,560 - Let me go. - Let him go. 775 01:23:20,040 --> 01:23:22,720 Peter, let him go. 776 01:24:41,960 --> 01:24:44,600 An era is over. 777 01:24:46,560 --> 01:24:49,480 Broken like a father, who is disappointed by his children - 778 01:24:49,600 --> 01:24:53,000 - can von Scholten return home to his wife and family in Denmark - 779 01:24:53,120 --> 01:24:57,640 - and will be celebrated in the future as a true Danish folk hero. 780 01:24:58,720 --> 01:25:01,240 And though the slaves have now got it, as they would - 781 01:25:01,360 --> 01:25:06,160 - there will be bloody worker revolts and a growing economic deficit. 782 01:25:06,280 --> 01:25:08,240 Denmark will get tired of the trouble - 783 01:25:08,360 --> 01:25:12,760 - and will one day sell the islands completely without asking the residents. 784 01:25:12,880 --> 01:25:14,720 Frederik, Petrine and Anna - 785 01:25:14,840 --> 01:25:17,800 - yes, the story comes to them Not much to report. 786 01:25:18,560 --> 01:25:20,880 Long live Denmark! 787 01:28:57,040 --> 01:28:59,600 Texts: Mikkel Holst and H. 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