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"I AM GUILTY"

BANK BOSS HEILMANN KILLED IN CRASH

-Mr. Steeb? -Yes?

Mr. Steeb.

What's your impression of our...

What's your impression of Curtec?

That you're the European leader...

Number 3. We're 3 at the moment.

So, continue.

Uh, yeah...

You have 26 locations in German-speaking countries.

Mm-hmm.

You've read our brochure but please try to describe...

what you personally find interesting about Curtec.

In your own words.

Uh...

lf...possible.

Well, I'm interested in...

I'm particularly interested in technology.

Mm-hmm.

I'm interested in technical...

technical flow.

-Technical procedures? -Procedures.

Yes.

How much experience have you had in this field?

Um, I...

At school I was interested in...

If I may interrupt...

If I remember correctly...

Uh...

Um...

In science you didn't really have outstanding results.

-I'm sorry, I must say... -What do you mean?

Well, your school exams...

You graduation exams.

Biology...

Chemistry, 4. Physics, 4.

Mathematics, a poor 3...

It's a bit confusing.

How does this all fit together?

Yeah, but here's the test;

if he pees in the bath, he's a real pig!

I don't know why I pick guys like that, I mean...

the first time I saw him he was...

It's the next stop.

But I have to get off now.

GIVE ME A CALL!!!

EVERY FRIDAY - 1 0 PM, YOU FUCKER.

Sit properly, please.

When did you get home last night?

I don't know, I didn't look at the clock.

But I did.

It was three-thirty.

I got up for a leak.

You're wasting your head start.

Not having to do military service...

is a great chance in today's job market.

I wouldn't have minded military service.

They would've rejected you anyway, with your back.

The jam, please.

What?

Strawberry jam, please.

Or plum. Whatever.

Strawberry's fine.

We agreed: one application per day.

APPLICATION DEAR SIR OR MADAME, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR ADVERT...

THIS ACCIDENT WAS...

Armin!

Yes?

Mom asked if you want to go for a walk.

We'll be eating out.

Yeah, okay. Um...

I'll just get changed.

Good.

Are you cold, Armin?

No answer.

-Farmhouses. -Mm-hmm.

That's nice, isn't it?

Yes, it's nice.

Armin?

Yes?

It's nice, isn't it?

He wouldn't want to live here.

Look, a horse!

A pony.

There's a mailbox!

Ah, good.

Careful!

Maybe it'll work out this time.

That's what you're there for!

Oh, really?

I'll go to Armin.

Look over there!

So, hood up...

We'll just ignore him, yeah?

We'll ignore him.

Come on!

Don't order me about!

Come on...please!

That's better.

Not so fast!

The old man can't keep up, huh?

Perhaps.

Are you hungry, Armin?

Hungry?

Yeah.

I'm hungry.

I don't know what I should eat.

I fire questions, you answer...okay?

-Yes. -Off we go.

Favorite color?

I don't know.

Mr. Steeb...

You can't go wrong. Just go with your feelings.

Gut feelings, yeah?

-Okay? -Okay.

Let's continue.

Name the first flower you think of.

Rose.

Rose.

Musical instrument?

-Guitar. -Okay.

Favorite fish?

Goldfish.

Goldfish.

Favorite color?

We just had that.

Not acceptable, Mr. Steeb. Are you a team player?

-I think so. -You think so?

Well if not, you won't like it here.

Okay, second part.

It's not so hard.

Again it's quick questions, quick answers, yeah?

I show you pictures, you react.

No idea where that is.

That's not the question!

Just quickly describe your expression.

Your impression.

Mr. Steeb, this is about measuring your immediate reactions.

You understand?

What could I say to that, for example?

I don't know about you.

Maybe I'd have said; "My grandpa was a Nazi".

And was your grandpa a Nazi?

Yes, but that's not the point.

This isn't working.

Mr. Steeb, what color is your shirt?

Don't look!

-Brown. -With what?

-White. -Striped or checkered.

-Checked. -What color are your eyes?

-Blue-green. -Blue-green?

-What color are your shoes? -Black.

Black. And your socks?

-Black. -No, blue.

No!

Damn!

Shit!!

Katja, please!

Hey, it's only a game!

Fucking bullshit game!

It makes me sick.

What the hell are you doing here?

Hi.

I thought you'd hurt yourself.

No, I'm fine. You can see that.

I mean... because of the wheelchair.

Oh, that?

No, I'm doing a seminar.

Self encounters.

And I thought you were a cripple.

Thank you.

You want to go for a ride?

In the wheelchair?

Okay.

But... shoes off first.

Come on, now you.

Come on!

It's really fun.

Come on!

Alright then.

...simulated a large-scale fire in which...

over 50 people were injured in an explosion.

The chief of the fire service...

-Was the news on already? -Look at the clock.

I was just asking.

And I just answered. Can I watch this?

Thanks.

You had to go too far, huh?

It was just a bit of fun.

Fun? Very funny.

Crashing a wheelchair! Very funny.

I didn't mean it.

Be happy you're not handicapped.

I am.

But you didn't think of Richard, did you?

You'll take him a present tomorrow, understand?

-Do you understand? -Yeah.

What were you doing in the tennis hall?

-You don't even play tennis. -Okay, I got it!

So, we're going now.

Come on.

We're going to see the Matuscheks' new kitchen.

You coming?

-Your brother will be there. -Say hello for me.

-Don't watch TV too long. -You're really a disaster.

What are you doing?

I have a funny taste in my mouth.

Did you call the people...

I told you about?

Dad called them.

They don't need anyone.

"Dad called them!"

You should hear yourself. As if it didn't matter!

It's about your life, man.

What are you doing here, anyway?

I've got things to do.

How are you, apart from that?

Fine.

I'm dating Katja now.

-Katja Fichtner? -Mm-hmm.

Did you tell Mom and Dad yet?

No, but I'm sure you're going to tell them now.

Bullshit.

Hey...

I have something to tell you...

Christiane is pregnant.

Yeah?

We'd like to tell Mom and Dad ourselves.

It's meant to be a surprise.

-Okay? -Okay.

Oh, hello Armin. Come in.

I just wanted to deliver a present.

Richard's in the living-room.

Here. From my mother.

If it's chocolate, you can take it back.

Like I thought.

I'm not allowed to eat it.

Oh.

Your mother?

Mom!

I can't come right now.

Open it.

Now?

You can eat them if you want.

But I want to watch.

What do you mean?

I want to watch.

See how you eat a praline.

If you like...

The pleasure center is here.

Another one.

Close your eyes when you chew.

It tastes more intense.

-About the wheelchair... -Yeah, the wheelchair.

Sure, you're really sorry, huh?

I get a new one on Tuesday.

Mm-hmm.

But that doesn't mean I forgive you.

What really annoys me is that Katja didn't break it.

You mean then she'd be sitting here instead?

You called us?

-Stop. No entry. -What happened?

Read tomorrow's paper. Stay back there.

I'd like to see your ID, please.

Over here...

Do you have your ID with you?

OK.

-Is the address correct? -Yes.

We have an arson case here.

We found flammable substances in the apartment...

which caused the fire.

We'll have to block the street.

Hi.

Hi.

What's up?

I'm in a hurry.

Where are you going?

To the theatre, in D�sseldorf.

Bye.

Wait a moment, I've got something for you.

Yeah?

I brought you a bandage.

-I already have one. -Yes, but not a new one.

That's sweet.

Let me see.

Thanks.

Armin?

Yeah.

There's post for you.

Anything important?

I don't know.

Curtec.

There it is.

And?

Nothing.

What do you mean?

They don't need anyone.

-Dinner will be ready soon. -I'm not hungry.

Marianne!

Yeah?

It was announced today that in connection with...

-What? -Here! Look!

...with Werner Heilmann's fatal crash,

an anonymous letter claiming responsibility appeared.

Police say that the letter claims that the crash...

was an act of sabotage.

That's our exit!

Bank boss Heilmann was the victim of a car crash...

-You're bleeding, Mum. -Huh?

You're bleeding.

He is survived by a wife and two children.

-I have dye in my hair! -Me too!

Heilmann's enemies are under general suspicion.

As tomorrow's "Stadtbild" newspaper reports:

The confession suggests an act of vengeance,

a suspicion the state attorney considers implausible.

However, speculation remains over a possible link...

between the controversy and Heilmann's death.

As the police presence outside the Nord-Rhein Bank

HQ confirms: The authorities are on a state of alert.

THE TERROR APPROACHES

-Can I help out? -No, it's okay.

A real expert, huh? Great.

But the rest looks fine, as far as I can tell.

Yeah, well...

I take pretty good care of it.

Almost there.

Just a second.

So...

Well?

Ah!

Okay, I think I've found the problem.

The oil-filter seal has a split.

That means the oil doesn't get into the filter.

It drips out.

Expensive, huh?

No, it's just a standard part.

Just buy a seal and I'll fit it for you.

-Great! -Just tell the salesman.

I'll get one. Hello, Mr. Steeb.

Are you coming?

Yep.

Okay then...

we'll leave it at that.

So, we're ready then.

Bye, Mr. Tschenko.

He's here.

You two are observers.

Yes, observers.

No, knock first.

Do it again.

Come in, please!

Ah, Mr. Steeb!

Take a seat.

What is all this?

Explain briefly why you want to be a travel agent.

I'm interested in other cultures.

-lf only! -Sshh!

I like to give advice.

Have you ever given an advice session?

He shouldn't openly lie. That's not good.

It's so inept, Armin.

You have to go on the offensive with the truth.

Even if it feels strange at first.

Start from the beginning.

Uh...

Explain briefly why you want to be a travel agent.

Other cultures...

Other cultures, great!

Damn! I have to try things out.

You have to show some enthusiasm!

You're like a wet blanket.

Get your act together!

Well, I once worked in a travel agency...

as a temporary worker.

But they...

They wouldn't let me talk to people the way I wanted.

And then you got a taste for it?

What's wrong with you now?

The way you exaggerate...

You have to sell yourself.

"Sell yourself..." Yeah, great.

I can't even finish a sentence!

When I had interviews, they were...

Your interviews!

Not everyone is a go-getter like you!

Oh, that's pretty rich!

He shouldn't pretend.

Should he say, "I'm lazy and bored"?

But he shouldn't lie! It's wrong.

It's just minor details...

-No, it's wrong! -Believe me!

He'll make it. Have some faith in him.

-Not everyone's like Martin. -He doesn't have to be!

He should at least be able to hold a conversation.

-But he's trying. -Yes, he's trying.

And he interrupted him!

He didn't interrupt him. He's helping him.

Right.

He has to wake up!

He is awake!

And he'll never wake up like that!

Hey, what's wrong?

We just want to help him.

I'm just trying to... Armin!

-Armin, hey! -He's not there.

My God, how awful.

Diversity.

Exciting challenges as part of a team...

A thirst for adventure?

Sure, that too.

I enjoy traveling, of course.

I think it helps you understand your own country better.

But it's more focused on the business, of course.

As the name implies: salesman.

Um...

What was the last country you visited?

Tenerife.

When was that?

In '99.

Very nice.

And what experiences did you take home with you?

Well...

The land and its people, vegetation, region,

native inhabitants, language...

Uh, the language is Spanish and geographically...

it lies to the south...

I think, bordering the Mediterranean.

Fine.

But now for something else.

How do you view yourself?

Could you describe yourself to me?

Yeah, sure.

I'm 1 7 4 centimeters tall, I weigh 56 kilos,

I have blue-gray eyes and blonde hair.

Yes, I can see all that.

But I actually mean your inner qualities.

What would you say is your biggest weakness?

How do you mean?

I have to ask you that.

These are standard questions, you understand?

None.

None?

Nope. No weaknesses.

Remarkable.

You're not lacking self-confidence, in any case, my boy.

So, you'll be hearing from us.

So...

What do you do?

I don't think you really want to know.

OK.

And you?

I'm doing a kind of seminar right now.

It's really interesting.

You see...

The self is a kind of mental space,

and the first job is to tidy it up.

Mm-hmm.

You have to imagine that your memory is filled...

with junk and it's just left laying around.

Well, I hate tidying up.

I thought that at first too, but...

What's your opinion of me?

I think about you when I jerk off.

I SET FIRE TO THE...

Armin!

Yes?

-Hey! -What?

Can you do the shopping for Sunday?

Aw, no.

Please!

Mom, you're looking really good.

Thanks, you're sweet.

I mean it, you look great!

Yeah, sure.

Do me this one small favor.

Your brother's bringing Christiane.

Hmm... I know.

Armin, please!

They're pregnant.

What, really?

That's great!

Where did you hear that?

Stefan told me.

And why don't I know?

Surprise!

That's great!

I didn't even know...

I'll write you a shopping list, okay?

Hello.

Mr. Steeb.

Ah, Kleine from the interview.

Kleine from the interview, yes.

I mean, Mr. Kleine.

How's it going?

Well, I see you're on a roll!

I guess someone has to tell you...we rejected you.

I rejected you.

Do you know why?

You haven't found your center yet.

I was like you.

Really, I...

You remind me of my youth.

Slow, absent, in a dream-world...

And yet I made it.

You're talking shit, man.

Yes, I uh...

have to get some asparagus.

I thought it would interest you.

Take doing the shopping, for example...

Mr. Steeb.

You cling to your shopping list,

make little checks next to the items.

Try it without, Mr. Steeb!

Mr. Steeb?

Hello?

This is tough.

Don't annoy me.

Can you undo this?

So, let's start on the Knadels.

Dumplings.

Yes, Knadels.

You have to wet your hands.

You should've told me first.

Not too much.

No one can eat that!

Give me half of it.

-Like this? -Yes. Then toss it.

No, that's too small.

Sorry.

Much too small!

Now take the lid off.

Yeah.

Oops.

Next.

Lid off!

Yeah.

Can you carry on?

Hey!

Stop it now! Go away!

What's your favorite color?

Blue.

What are your hobbies?

I don't know.

Computer games...

Meeting friends...

now and then.

Mm-hmm.

Do you have a girlfriend?

Yeah.

And you?

Yeah.

What's her name?

Katja.

What's your girlfriend's name?

Katja.

That's funny.

Do you play any sports?

No.

Say, you're Armin, aren't you?

Yep, that's right.

So what are you doing?

Nothing.

Which Katja are you going out with?

You don't know her.

She's not from around here.

Mm-hmm.

What else? Military service?

No, I didn't get called up.

As the third son, you don't have to go.

Pity, I wanted to do it.

They rejected me.

Why?

I'm mental.

Hello. Your results please.

Um... 32 and 35.

32 and 35.

All right then. The masks please.

You were the fastest so far. Was it fun?

Yes, it was quite an experience.

Great!

That jerk will believe anything.

The first test took more than two minutes.

Why do you limp?

Had a crash.

On my motorbike.

How did you get home recently?

-When? -From the disco.

I took the motorway.

In a car?

I walked.

Crazy.

-Hi. -Hi.

Well?

-You okay? -Yeah.

This is Armin. Katja.

Hey.

Hey.

-Shall we go? -Okay.

You need to let go.

Something's wrong, I feel it.

He's always on the computer, doesn't have any friends...

I don't get it. You two are so different.

You can't compare us.

I did sports and stuff.

He's a dreamer, but it's normal.

I don't find it normal.

It'll come.

What do you mean?

Nothing. That's how it is.

-What is? -Late puberty.

Maybe he's dating the Fichtner girl.

-Katja? -Dad said so.

No, she's out of his league. And she's with Ulrich.

-Really? -Yes.

I'm so worried about him.

I'm scared that he won't... make anything of himself.

We're going to eat soon.

But I've got another interview.

Really?

I didn't know.

You don't need to know everything.

You can't go like that.

And the shoes are wrong too.

The black ones are much nicer.

Where is it?

Where I went last week.

You could've told me.

Well now you know, okay?

Yeah, okay. Bye.

Good luck!

They're here already!

-Marianne! -Hello.

-I forgot the flowers. -Don't worry.

Hello, Mom!

Where is Martin?

Martin!

Martin!

I'm coming.

Hello.

Let's open the Champagne.

That'd be nice.

Coffee?

Or Champagne?

Champagne!

Can you bring some Champagne? It's in the fridge.

I'm so sorry about the flowers.

It's not a problem.

Where is Armin?

On the way.

How's business?

We have problems with the heating...

Armin!

Martin, can you make me a tea?

But herbal tea, no caffeine.

-You okay, Mum? -No problem.

Here's the cabbage...

And here are the dumplings.

I'll put them down here.

-Well? -Well what?

How's the view outside?

Tschenko and his Christmas crap!

-I think it's nice. -Me too.

Here, take this.

Thank you.

Take some.

-Shall I serve you? -Yes, please.

Why did you go outside to smoke?

Because of Christiane.

-Why's that? -The little one...

-What? -Sure.

-No! -What?

-What's that? -Come on!

It was meant to be...

It was meant to be a surprise.

Christiane!

It was a big surprise to me.

Yes, but we wanted to...

We wanted to tell you after dessert!

We had an agreement! Why the hell did you do that?

Stefan, Stefan!

You promised me.

It's true.

He's always doing that.

Well? Are you feeling better?

Have you applied anywhere?

Yes.

Any better this time?

Yeah, a bit.

Have you found something?

No, no one took me on.

You know, if you don't find anything,

something will find you.

It can't be...

that you can't find work.

People are like magnets for work.

So what about the unemployed, then?

It's not like they're doing nothing...

they just don't get paid for their work.

But that's what work's about.

It's about earning money.

Ah, interesting.

It's about 'earning money'.

So money is the symptom, not the reason.

Are you two done?

You know what I mean?

No.

Has he figured it out... our academic?

Hurry up, they're waiting.

Do you maybe know Striesow's paint shop?

-Yeah. -Yeah?

The owner told me recently that they employ kids...

to spray graffiti, which he re-paints.

No!

He gets the contract to re-paint it.

He pays the kids?

He pays them, they spray the walls,

and he gets the contract to re-paint it.

With our taxes!

-Is it true, Dad? -Yes, it's true.

I don't believe it.

Unbelievable!

No wonder he drives a car like that!

But it's not a bad idea.

It's pretty smart...

You have to know the tricks.

-What about your china shop? -Oh, God.

Make a proposition...

-You need a bull. -Two.

Will you get me some?

Armin?

Armin, what are you up to?

You know...

Finished with school?

It's a sensitive subject right now.

We're practicing.

He should watch out he doesn't end up at Striesow's.

That's mean. He's young, he's got time.

Yeah, take some time.

It's okay.

Would you pour me a coffee?

Sure.

Oh, I should...

-Armin, do you want a drink? -No, thanks.

Thanks.

Say what you want, it's still too dark for me.

But not the neon dentist's lamp.

No, not the secret weapon.

Dentist's lamp!

That lamp gives me a headache.

Headache?

It doesn't give you a headache.

I have to read you something, here.

"False Confessor" Have you read this?

"False Confessor: A parasite living in our midst."

But what I actually wanted to read is this.

Here: "The irony of the place,

that it is easy to flee, is precisely what makes it...

attractive to terrorists. "

-There's some truth to it. -I agree.

-Such nonsense! -Why is it nonsense?

-The terror is approaching. -Yes, but not here.

"The terror's approaching!"

What's that? "The terror's approaching!"

You can laugh... but you miss the point.

What's the point?

Fear.

Fear.

If they can attack here, they can attack anywhere.

That's the message.

Well, I'm not afraid.

If you think how many car crashes...

Maybe 5 people die at once in car crashes, not 6000!

But if you add them up, it's at least...

You can't compare...

Excuse me, but you can't argue that statistically.

Hello?

Hey, they added here, "The only attraction...

of the place is the good traffic links."

They've not seen Tschenko's garden!

I'm going for a walk.

Oh, yeah!

I'm coming too.

It's good...fresh air.

Where are my shoes?

-Can you look upstairs? -Yes.

Ah, they're here.

Here they are!

I've got them already. Those are Dad's.

You coming?

It's history, yeah?

You're not coming?

No, Dad.

It would make your mom really happy.

Then try to make yourself useful.

My room's upstairs.

Hello.

Hello. Good evening.

I'm looking for Ulrich Wendt.

-Wendt? -Yes.

-Ulrich Wendt? -Yes.

You're not Ulrich Wendt!

That's me! For 65 years.

That's just great!

Shit!

Hello.

Hello.

What can I do for you?

I just have a question.

Okay, take a seat. I'll be right back.

Hello?

Hi, it's me, Katja.

-Hi. -Hi.

I wanted to ask if I could come by.

Yeah, sure.

When, right now?

Yes, now...

I wanted to apologize.

I see...

What for?

Yeah, when were we in the burger bar recently, you know...

Oh that? Forget it.

No, I don't want to bottle it up.

I see, tidying up and all that.

Exactly. Are you home, can I come by?

Yes, okay.

Cool, see you soon.

Okay.

-Bye. -Bye.

Hello.

Armin Steeb?

Um...

-One moment, I'll get him. -We'll come along.

He's trying to run, cover the garden!

Hands behind your back!

Come on!

Come on.

Get in.