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Leave! I'll cover you.

We have to jump.

Your hand.

Where are we going to go?

We're near Gérard's.

- Your husband? - He's five minutes away.

- You think he'll hide us? - I don't know.

We don't have a choice.

A FRENCH TOWN

The Bridge

What if he doesn't open?

Open...

- Suzanne? - Let us in.

- It's late... - You'll chat later!

Put that away.

- Suzanne? What's going on? - Nothing!

- There's a curfew. - He threatened me.

We had to come in quick.

Your cousin was taking too long.

- Are they looking for you? - Don't answer.

Yes.

Mom!

Darling!

How can you expose us like this?

Your daughter!

I'm happy that mom is here.

Can we stay over?

Won't you introduce him?

Gérard, Antoine. A comrade in battle.

Your comrade, sure...

Excuse me?

Nothing.

You're talking about Marcel?

You're Antoine, the man of the Maquis?

Selfsame.

- They're going to come for him. - Calm down.

- You can stay. - Thank you.

Of course you can.

You must stay. I'm tired of you leaving every time.

I don't know, sweetie. I don't know.

Are you proud of yourself?

The war will be over soon.

In a few days, and you'll be back with your mom.

Like before.

More or less.

Turn off the lights, quick.

What are those Yanks doing?

Maybe they're having a hard time bringing the explosives.

Then why the hurry to take the bridge?

You're quite a fussy boy, actually.

Sure, I'm a petty bourgeois.

I can't take a bridge just for the fun of it.

No ideals.

None.

I want to enjoy life and live in peace.

One has to have the means. But you're a bourgeois.

Paul thinks he saw someone with binoculars.

Already?

Take a smart guy with you. And bring him alive.

OK.

Take cover, take cover.

It's them.

I have enough to blow up the whole area.

How long is it going to take?

About 8 hours. Maybe 10.

Even if we help you?

You can't. It's too dangerous.

I'm a fast learner.

And the German are going to react really quick.

Tell Antoine to turn up here with a few men.

Maxence, clear the desk.

Damn, it hurts! Don't leave me.

I'm here. I'm here.

Don't leave me.

I'm sorry I couldn't do anything.

You did what you had to do.

It's my fault. This is all my fault.

What's going on? Why did you bring him here?

They might come back.

When does the train leave?

At 4 PM. But that can change.

- You have to leave without me. - That's ridiculous.

We'll find the bastards.

Search the nearby houses.

Find Larcher and bring his ass over here.

Go get some hot water. André!

It's going to be alright.

Calm down. Calm down.

You flatten it down, just like this.

This is taking too long.

- They're doing the best they can. - It's not enough.

That's typically you.

I don't want to change.

I don't want you to change.

The guy was German.

But he rode away.

- Where to? - Villeneuve.

Reinforce the patrol.

- We need more people. - Was Antoine informed?

We can't find him.

How much time?

You're mad at me.

Many people were deported after that march.

- War makes victims. - This isn't a war.

You shoot soldiers in the back, you make trains derail.

Americans are freeing France.

People has to see that France fights,

despite the risks.

People has to hang on, like the Marshall does.

He hangs on and he protects us.

Do you think you're protecting us by coming here?

Remember the hairbrush?

- No. - Our first night in Étretat.

The gypsy we saw at daybreak.

I bought the brush from her 1 franc.

I should have let her read my hand.

You haven't changed.

- Unlike you. - Why do you say that?

- Christine. - What about her?

I know you're close to your family, but...

She's just here to help me... and help Léonore.

It's not easy for a single man.

I work at the factory.

Do whatever you want with your cousin.

What I mean is, you used to say she was tiresome.

- She's a willful person, though. - Clearly, she is.

Listen. Don't worry about Christine. She's...

She's here because... you're not. It doesn't mean anything.

Are you listening to yourself?

Suzanne... the Germans are going to leave.

Things can get back to normal.

I don't care what you did.

Your story with Larcher.

Or even with that kid.

We're a family.

Love comes and goes.

Family is forever.

Do you need anything?

No, thank you.

And you? Want to eat something?

No, I'm fine.

A glass of water?

Yes, sure.

French Milice!

Get in the girl's closet. Quick.

Quick, quick, quick.

Open up or we'll kick the door down.

I'm coming!

I'll just put on a bathrobe.

We're going to pretend I'm your mom. OK?

We're looking for 2 terrorists.

I'm your mom. Alright, Léonore?

Do you live alone?

With my wife and daughter.

Christine?

- Did you see anything? - No.

What's going on?

Don't be afraid.

You have nothing to fear.

We're after the bad guys?

Are you a bad girl?

No, sir.

Alban, are you laying an egg or what?

Give me a minute.

Are you a good student?

Yes, sir.

That's good.

I wasn't a good student. You see...

Is this yours?

Yes.

It's beautiful.

My mom gave it to me.

Here.

It's for my dolls.

You play with dolls at your age?

Sometimes with my mom.

What are you waiting for, Alban?

I'm coming.

- He saw us. - Yes.

- Why didn't he say anything? - I don't know.

I don't know.

What are you doing here?

I'm a doctor.

It's OK. I'll take care of it.

This way.

- You're late. - I had a birth.

Come.

Did you try to negotiate with the Résistance?

They refused to meet you.

- Did you see them? - Yes.

- Did they mention the Milice? - A little.

And?

They will execute those who carry weapons.

Doctor... My stomach hurts.

I can't feel my legs anymore.

Chief...

My cousin is seeing a German man. She would like to come with us.

Legal wives only.

- But... - That's an order.

What is going to happen with her?

Well?

I'll give him a sedative.

I'm quite sedated already, you know.

I'm sorry to say this but the spine is affected.

Surgery?

No.

He would need a transfusion.

It won't be possible.

His spine is affected... do you mean his legs are screwed?

That's probable.

Either way, he's...

There's nothing you can do?

I could give him some morphine.

It doesn't look good, André.

Is it that bad?

Doctor says you should get a shot of morphine.

I want to wait for the boy.

Do you want me to call a priest?

A priest?

Fine, why not.

Call a priest.

Are you alright?

I'm thinking about Gustave. I left him behind.

I didn't know you liked him that much.

Please. I never liked him.

I liked the kid.

He took advantage of his suffering.

Daniel asked me to take care of him.

Ah, a promise made to Daniel is a sacred promise.

Clearly not since I'm here with you.

But you miss your Gustave!

You can be hard sometimes.

Life is hard.

Don't worry about him. He'll be fine.

Son of heroes.

His father will have a street named after him when the war ends.

And Daniel will take care of him. Don't worry.

- He says he hates him. - That's perfect.

Taking care of someone who hates you...

your husband knows how to do that.

You're my husband now.

Not yet.

Well?

We didn't find them.

I hope the Krauts will.

We're going to have to go.

Thank you, Father.

Alban...

Godfather...

Come.

That shot...

You should be the one who gives it to me.

Maybe I should do it.

No.

Don't ever forget what I said to you...

About animals and war.

I haven't forgotten.

A fatally wounded animal...

cannot live.

Please, do it.

But promise me you'll avenge me.

Promise me.

I promise.

I can't hear you.

I promise.

Go ahead now.

Straight into the vein.

And you push.

Mathilde...

I'm on my way.

- Who's Mathilde? - I don't know.

Are you in charge now?

Please.

Did you find the terrorists who killed him?

We'll treat the people of Villeneuve the way they deserve.

It is urgent to take the Rochefort bridge back.

I only have 25 men. I can't do much.

They're trying to blow up the bridge.

Go there and deter them. I will get my troops ready.

Can we have a wagon on the Belfort train?

How many are you?

60, including the families.

Take care of the bridge first. We'll see.

Well?

I don't see anyone. Maybe they're gone.

That is highly unlikely.

It's quiet for now.

You should get out now.

There are patrols everywhere.

She's right. We need to go.

We've put you in danger.

Oh, please!

You put us at risk and now you want to leave.

It's not...

If you get caught, we'll all be in trouble.

Most likely.

- Then we should discuss it. - They need to go.

Just him.

He's the famous one.

You're a danger for us.

They're looking for a couple. Not just Antoine.

We're not separating anyway.

What's your idea then?

Go to the Georges bar.

Speak to the waiter.

Fabien. He's one of us.

He could pick us up in his van.

It's better if you go.

I rather be here in case the Milice or the Krauts show up.

Tell him it's urgent.

We're ready, people!

We're blowing it up! Everybody off the bridge!

Take cover.

Everybody take cover!

Take cover!

Mind your ears.

Ready.

What's the matter?

We need to verify the connections.

Something's unplugged.

Fernand! Luis! Serge! Go check the contacts.

Come on, move it!

Damn it! Take cover!

Everybody take cover!

- Quick. - Take cover, damn it!

Serge!

Sounds like a big gun.

- Did you see the shooter? - No! Nothing!

He must be hiding over there.

I thought the sound came from there.

- Anselme, what do we do? - We can't wait any longer.

If there's one, there's more.

We need to plug those wires.

On the count of 3, shoot.

Fernand, Luis and I will run.

- You're not going. - I am.

Let me go, please.

Edmond's dead, so I'm in charge now.

Damn it, Marie!

On the count of 3, everybody shoots. Understood?

1, 2...

3!

Marie, you're exposed! You're exposed!

Did anybody see him?

It comes from there!

Stop firing!

Stop! There's no point!

Cease fire!

Watch and listen carefully.

I can't see a thing.

I can't see him.

I see nothing!

We can't let him paralyze us. There's 20 of us!

Right. If the guy's there, I can attack from the rear.

I'll take 3 men with Stens. Alright?

You keep shooting.

Fire!

Cease fire!

Cease fire!

I see something shiny.

Put your head down!

What are you doing?

They're not aiming at me.

What are they aiming then?

- The box. - The box?

Cover me!

You're insane!

Come here!

Damn it, I can't believe this!

Stay here.

Mrs. Sidonie Parmentier,

do you take this man,

Mr. Hans Steiger, as your husband?

Why don't you take our real names?

I take the names that appear on the official certificate.

- I'm German. - Yes. Then there's no point.

Mrs. Hortense Larcher...

Please.

Hortense Laude. That's my maiden name.

Good.

- Mrs. Hortense Laude... - Miss.

Do it right.

Yes.

Ms. Hortense Laude,

do you take this man,

Mr. Heinrich Müller, as your husband?

I do.

Mr. Heinrich Müller,

do you take this woman,

Ms. Hortense Laude, as your wife?

I do.

I now pronounce you husband and wife.

Wait! You can't kiss the groom yet! We're going to have an accident.

Come here.

Spot on.

Charlie stole the show on the bridge.

- Any news on the train? - It still leaves at 4 PM.

Alban...

- I was so worried about you. - I'm fine.

- You know about godfather. - Yes.

We don't have time for a service.

We'll do a mass later.

Where are your men?

Do we have a place on that train?

I need your men.

We succeeded on the bridge.

Good to hear.

I thought that maybe...

You're here to obey, not to think.

We're not your slaves.

Remember you swore loyalty to the Fuehrer.

If you do not comply with my orders,

I will have no choice but to consider you as deserters.

You know how deserters pay?

Commander, you're a soldier just like me.

I'm ready to obey the rules.

However, a soldier won't obey if he's not respected.

That train's our only chance.

I need a paper that allow us to benefit from that chance.

You will be allowed on that train to Belfort. I swear.

- On your honor? - Yes.

I need several of your men on the main square

in 2 hours. Understood?

- Won't we miss the train? - The train will leave when I say so.

I'm counting on you. At least 10 men. Send the toughest ones.

That was the Milice.

They saw us arrive. They had time to run away.

What are we going to do?

Can you find another box?

Yes. At the division.

Bad news.

A commando killed Janvier and shot the Krauts.

Suzanne and Antoine did it.

I can't believe it!

We won't miss Janvier.

The Germans will seek revenge.

We must warn your generals. They have to liberate Villeneuve.

That's not how it's done.

Take me with you.

Introduce me to one of them. I will convince him.

OK.

Chris...

- You need to calm down. - I am calm.

You're not.

You're taking too many risks.

Promise me you'll slow down when you come back.

I will try. I promise.

That's not enough.

It's all I can say.

Are you having regrets?

What?

For what we did last night.

I don't look back.

You remind me of someone.

Yes, I know.

Sometimes it scares me.

Well?

Fabien will pick us up in one hour.

There are roadblocks everywhere.

- Are they still searching? - No.

But people have been arrested randomly. Only men.

- Probably hostages. - Yes.

Rumor has it the Germans are leaving.

They better stay here, then.

We already asked Fabien to come.

We're not useful here.

- Where's the meeting? - Rue de la Ferronnerie.

Any news?

The militiamen are helping the Germans. I don't know why.

What about you?

Given that both Milice and Résistance are killing people,

no negotiations are possible.

- The Besançon prefect? - He's gone.

The handover of power will be hard.

Especially since before packing up,

the office's chief told me who the new prefect was.

You won't be pleased.

Who is it?

De Kervern, your ex-boss.

He's not a bad guy.

But he'll probably think I'm a bad a guy.

It's possible.

Anyway, I'm not leaving my post. We represent a legal France.

A new legal power is coming.

We must remain here until it arrives.

And then hand over our powers.

It's the best way to show that we honor our commitments.

Marchetti.

Yes, Loriot?

What? Wait... Where?

I have news, Mr. Prefect.

What will we do in Switzerland?

We'll eat cheese.

I'm serious.

Swiss cheese is really good.

I don't know, Hortense.

The Swiss are nasty guys.

Before, they expelled the Jewish. Now they throw the Germans out.

We could be deported?

Hortense...

Don't worry.

I have friends there.

You still think scaring me is funny?

It's a distraction.

You can't just face death all the time and no nothing.

Are you scared of death?

My death?

Yours and that of the others.

No. I've seen death many times. I'm not scared.

In Ukraine?

It's funny, you know.

Remember the Georges bar, where we met in 1942?

When I told you what I used to do there.

I do remember.

See how funny it is?

It was the wrong way to share that with you.

I should have made you feel at ease.

I didn't conduct myself well that day.

I feel guilty.

What I did in Ukraine...

Doesn't make me feel guilty.

This is a war, and that was my job.

I don't like it when you say that.

I'm sorry.

Stand up.

Stand up.

Go, go.

Excuse me. I'm afraid we're lost.

Where can we find Moissey?

At the next crossing, take the first road right.

That was close.

Yes.

We can kiss Switzerland goodbye.

They're going that way,

which means they've taken control of the border.

What are we going to do?

I don't know.

I don't know.

They'll get the equipment ready. It won't take long.

- Do you want a cigarette? - No, thanks.

Chewing gum?

What's that?

Something you chew. It's relaxing.

A chewing thing? I'm not a cow.

- Maybe some chocolate? - You have chocolate?

Chocolate.

You're going to win the war.

German chocolate is not bad either.

You wanted to see me?

I'm in charge of the FFI.

Bob told me. And?

The Germans are preparing a big repression.

How sad. What do you want me to do about it?

Go to the city. The Krauts will leave.

- That's not in our plans. - Well change them.

We have no reason to liberate Villeneuve.

It would save lives.

But it would cost us.

I should put my guys in danger to save yours?

I didn't see it that way.

Today, there was an emergency: destroying the Rochefort bridge.

Why?

If the 11th Panzer manages to cross that bridge,

my men will get killed.

Having a Panzer attack you is not funny at all.

He says it's not funny.

But, I mean...

You'll have to cross the river, too.

You're going to need a bridge.

We will build one. We can do that in 12 hours.

Then the Germans can build one, too.

The 11th Panzer is in retreat now.

They don't have engineers.

Without a bridge, they will be stuck.

And since they have no fuel, they'll have to abandon their tanks.

You want to save lives?

Keep those tanks from passing.

Can I count on you?

Of course.

You have to go now.

Just a few more days, my dear.

After that...

you'll come back to dad?

We really need to go. We can't make Fabien wait.

- Take care. - Thank you.

Let's wait here. It's safer.

Does it upset you that your husband... I mean,

that thing he has with Christine.

It makes me feel good.

Right.

You're curious like a cat.

I'm interested.

I would like to be your age.

I'd like to be yours.

That's him.

Let's go.

Subtitles: Eclair Media