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SUBTITULADO POR MOVISTAR+.

EAST BERLIN (GDR) OCTOBER, 1961

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS (GDR)

Please!

Stop working.

We're going to do a bag search.

Gather your things

and put the wastepaper baskets on the desks.

Make your way out.

BASED ON THE BOOK "TELL ME WHO I AM" BY JULIA NAVARRO

TELL ME WHO I AM

What is physical freedom? Schopenhauer said

that physical freedom

consists of the absence of any physical limitation.

When are we free? We're free when we don't have

any material obstacle that stops us from acting.

- Professor Konrad. - Yes?

The wall they're building in Berlin

is a barrier to my physical freedom, isn't it?

Yes, of course.

Every wall is, by definition, a barrier.

But it could also be considered a barrier to

my moral freedom and intellectual freedom as an individual.

Don't you think?

Yes...

A good socialist knows

that the collective freedom

that we enjoy in the GDR

is more important than individual freedom, true?

True?

True.

Intellectual freedom, according to Schopenhauer,

who studied at this very university,

and who also taught here in Hegel's time,

so you see the kind of sanctuary you're moving in,

what professors you have...

Intellectual freedom consists of the absence of limitations

for the activity of the intellect,

for the activity of reason.

We'll discuss moral freedom next time.

Thank you very much, see you next Tuesday.

In any case, I think he should urge us to fight for freedom.

I think so too, but not here.

- Yes, Professor Konrad? - What's your name?

- Schumann. - Schumann...

I've seen you around, but you're not a Philosophy student, are you?

No, I'm studying Medicine,

but I'm very interested in your classes.

Well, you should be more discreet,

the Stasi has ears everywhere.

Yes.

Schumann,

are you related to Max von Schumann?

He's my father.

An admirable man.

- Thank you. - How is he?

Good.

Give him my regards, yes?

And your mother, Ludovica, is that right?

She died at the end of the War.

I'm sorry. See you later.

What did he say to you?

Good afternoon.

Hello.

Hello.

How was your day?

Good.

- Yes? - Yes.

- Are you winning? - Of course.

Set up the pieces, I'll give you a game later.

- How was work? - Fine.

They did another search, but fine.

- Again? - Yes,...

again.

And Marta hasn't turned up for three days.

Why is that?

I don't know, they say she went to live on the other side.

Like so many others. That's why they're building the wall.

Soon you won't be able to go to the other side of the street.

You can go, I told you.

Not without you two, I told you.

This is my home, Amelia.

And mine too, I hope.

We have to be free, we can't let ourselves be stifled.

Yes, you're right, but I'm not sure.

You're never sure of anything.

I'm going home.

Goodbye.

- See you soon. - See you later.

See you at home.

He sent his regards.

- Where did you see him? - I go to his classes.

He's not a professor of Medicine.

No, but his classes are very interesting.

You must focus on your studies.

How is he?

You know him too?

- How do you know him? - From a long time ago.

Why do you never want to talk about what happened in the War?

Because it's better to forget it.

Police! Open up!

It's the Stasi.

What's wrong?

- I have some papers. - What papers?

Sit down and serve.

Police! Open up!

- Good evening. - Papers.

I'm a Party member.

Call the provincial commissar, he'll tell you about me!

Goodbye.

What papers?

- Friedrich. - Against this shitty wall.

I don't want you involved in politics, I've told you a thousand times.

- Why? - Because it's dangerous...

and only brings misfortune.

- Did you hear me? - Of course I heard you.

But it's my life...

and I want to live in a free country,

not a prison.

If you carry on like this, that's where you'll end up.

We're living in one.

We can't stop you from doing what you think you have to do.

But be careful.

And if you have any trouble, tell me, alright?

Miss, can we speak for a moment?

Amelia Garayoa.

Yes.

I'm Ivan Fiodorich Vasiliev.

We met in Moscow.

I'm a friend of Pierre's. Follow me. A few yards behind.

I worked with Pierre Comte.

It's been many years.

Yes.

What are you doing in Berlin?

I'll drive you home.

Did you hear about the family that crossed the wall?

- No. Where? - At Checkpoint Charlie.

- How do you know? - I heard them tell my uncle.

- Really? - He was furious.

- How did they do it? - In a convertible.

They took offthe windscreen,

let out the tyres a little

and passed under the barrier.

- No! - Yes, they were the second to do it.

That's why they changed the barrier.

Oh, there she is.

- Who is she? - Magda.

Magda?

An old friend. I saw her a few days ago in the library.

Ilse, Professor Konrad doesn't know.

We went to school together.

I'm sure the professor will like her.

- Hello! - Hello!

- How are you? - Everything's great.

The building of the wall is such a crude ploy

and such a serious attack on freedom of movement

that it's causing protests all over the country,

especially in the intellectual media, the theatre world

and the universities.

Yes, come in.

There have been protest actions

and small groups of dissidents have formed,

professors and students,

in the universities of Leipzig, Dresden and Erfurt.

It seems there are also movements in Rostock and Potsdam.

They're spontaneous and relatively disorganized actions

that we're trying to coordinate from Berlin,

despite the difficulties of which you are aware.

Our university has become an example

for other centres in the country...

and we have to stop the Stasi, by any means necessary,

from finding us

or all the work will be shot to hell.

And what that means for each of us is also clear,

so don't take risks.

I know what it's like to be...

young, angry and to need to do something about it.

Come in.

Max.

- Hello. - This is Ivan Vasiliev.

He's an adviser at the Ministry of Security.

We met in Moscow years ago.

- Delighted to meet you, Baron. - Same to you.

Sit down, please.

Would you like a drink?

- A glass of water, please. - Very well.

Queen to Queen 5, and mate.

In three moves.

In my work it's essential to predict the moves of the opponent.

And your son? He's not at home, is he?

No.

Friedrich.

Yes?

What time does he usually get in?

It depends on the day.

I think that's him.

Hello. What's that car doing downstairs?

It's his. He's a friend of Amelia's.

Vasiliev works for the Security Service.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Have you come from the university? - Yes.

And how go your studies?

Good.

- Medicine, isn't it? - Yes.

Like your father.

Yes.

And some Philosophy, no?

With Professor Konrad.

Sometimes.

I'm told he's a great professor.

And popular with the students.

But don't forget that doctors devote themselves to saving lives...

and philosophers to complicating them.

Thank you, it's been a very pleasant encounter.

- Good night. - Good night.

Good night.

Goodbye.

Thank you.

I've found out that Magda, Ilse's friend, works for the Stasi.

This is very serioud, Friedrich, you could get in trouble.

No, Ilse won't.

Her uncle is a member of the Central Committee.

Yes, but you could.

- Magda doesn't know my name. - Are you sure?

Or where you live?

No, I don't think so.

Look, you have to go to the university and tell Konrad to hide.

Then come straight home.

- Where does this girl live? - I don't know. She's Ilse's friend.

Ask her. And when you find out, call me at the Ministry. Hurry.

Ilse, the Stasi is here.

Call my mother and tell her where Magda lives, understand?

Sorry.

Max.

What are you doing here?

He had nowhere to go.

I'm sorry.

- Did your father see you? - No. Wasn't he with you?

What?

Stay there.

Hello.

Thank you.

Hello.

- I was worried. - It was my fault.

I was passing by and decided to pay you a visit.

We went out for a walk.

Now I must return to the Ministry.

There's trouble at the university.

The Stasi carried out a raid.

Didn't Friedrich tell you?

No, Friedrich didn't go to the university today.

They were looking for Professor Konrad,

but he wasn't at the university, or at home.

Someone must've warned him. Some people don't understand

that aiding a suspect is a crime against the security of the State.

Of course.

Well, I'll leave you.

Say hello to Friedrich from me.

I'll see you out.

Goodbye.

- You can't stay here. - It'll only be for one night.

Then where will you go?

I don't know.

The Stasi can turn up at any time.

Yes.

Is there no one at the university that you can trust,

- who can give you refuge? - They're all being watched.

The coal bunker.

You hid there as a boy, don't you remember?

You'll have to stay hidden here...

until we find you another place.

Yes.

Don't worry. Thank you so much, Amelia.

Where is all this cold coming from?

It must be from the sewers.

Through here we can get you to the other side.

The sewers of Berlin are a maze.

Without a map it's impossible.

You wanted a map of the sewers, didn't you?

I've marked the most direct route.

So you ended up working for the British Secret Service.

Someone told me once...

that, with what's happening,

one can't stand idly by.

We'll wait for you tonight at the exit.

We'll be there at ten.

But only the professor will go over.

Alone?

I'll go with him to the other side and then I'll return.

Why?

Because Max doesn't want to go.

What do you want?

I can't abandon my family.

And...

either we all go over or none of us.

On page 3 I wrote the name and address

of the infiltrator who reported Konrad.

"THE NEW GERMANY"

- It's so nice to see you. - I have news of Javier.

He's finished his degree...

and is looking for work in publishing.

He's a good kid, he's very...

hardworking.

I think he'd like to see you again.

He's 26, Albert.

He won't remember me.

But you're still his mother.

No, his mother is the woman who raised him, not me.

- Why are you telling me all this? - Because outside this prison

a life is waiting for you,

a family,

people who love you, people who have always loved you.

I can't abandon Max.

If you cross today,

you can be in Madrid tomorrow...

and start again.

Think about it.

I have thought about it,

many times.

Think about it one more time.

Yes, that way.

Light my way.

Is anyone there?

Hello!

Can you hear me?

Hello!

I've come to say goodbye.

I've been called to Moscow.

But don't worry, it's not like before.

Now they just retire us.

Sure.

My Stasi colleagues believe that you used the sewer network.

KONRAD CHOOSES FREEDOM

That's why they've reinforced surveillance,

especially of houses near the wall.

Thank you.

Keep an eye on Friedrich.

THE COMMUNIST GDR BUILT 43 KM OF WALL GUARDED BY 11,500 SOLDIERS

OVER 100,000 GDR CITIZENS TRIED TO FLEE FROM 1961 TO 1989

THE WALL STOOD FOR 28 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AND 26 DAYS

OVER HALF A MILLION GERMANS DEMAND FREEDOM ON THE STREETS OF BERLIN

REMARKABLE DEMONSTRATION AND MARCH IN THE CENTRE OF BERLIN

GERMANY, UNITED HOMELAND

EAST GERMANY (GDR) NOVEMBER 9, 1989

After the resignation of Secretary General Erich Honecker,

we await the reaction of Krenz with proposals that might satisfy...

- The television's very loud. - ...the desire for democratic reforms.

At the gathering, manifestoes were read

from major figures in culture and the arts...

Max.

He didn't want to go to hospital.

Hello, Dad, I'm here.

Every day more and more German citizens

crowd against the Wall.

They no longer ask for reforms,

but demand that the Wall be torn down

so as to cross to the other side.

The fresh breeze of freedom is felt

all over the GDR.

Max.

Max.

MADRID, OCTOBER 1998

Let's go.

Hello, Francisco. No, no. Thank you.

There are days when she recognizes me and days when she doesn't.

I understand.

We'll see today.

- You may go in. - Thank you, Alba.

Good afternoon.

I've come by for a visit...

and I've brought you a visitor.

Look.

I'll leave you alone.

Hello.

Hello.

I'm Javier,

your son.

Javier.

Yes.

And who am I?