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Are you alright ? Yes.

As soon as we get to the car, everything will be fine.

OK.

Now what? We're going to find Papa.

You're a big girl now. We have to go by car. Do you know how to get to Madame Bériot's ?

Yes.

Good, we need you to go there immediately, OK ?

I'm frightened.

That's natural, but you have to go there. She'll take good care of you.

I want to go back with Maman.

No, believe me, Maman wants you to go to Lucienne's.

Papa too.

Go. Go on my girl.

Go straight there, don't stop, don't look at people.

Don't answer if someone speaks to you, OK ?

Yes ? Go on, go on.

Mistress !

It's over, it's over.

Listen, you've already asked me. I did understand.

I'm telling you, Capitaine Garin has gone.

I must deliver these belongings into his own hands, it's very important.

Who is this bag for ?

For an internee.

But they've too much luggage already. We've told them 10kg per family, no more.

Yes, but she has almost nothing. Can I really not pass it over ?

Sorry, excuse me.

Excuse me, sorry.

Excuse me. Sarah!

I came to bring some things that Daniel prepared for you.

Thank you.

He couldn't come himself. He thought he'd not be able to see you.

Yes, I understand.

There's a change of clothing, food, a little money.

That's really very kind, Madame, but they told us we couldn't take anything.

Especially not money.

I think the police will search us before departure.

Did they tell you where they were taking you ?

They spoke of Poland, I believe.

Have you seen these bodies.

They're a couple of lawyers from Warsaw.

They knew each other since school.

She was called Sarah.

Mind you, that's a common first name.

When they told us where we were going, I was just beside them.

They looked at each other in a way that was...

...strange.

You shouldn't stay here, Madame.

I'll leave you the food, eh ?

You can at least eat it before departure.

Or share it.

OK, yes, thank you.

You must prepare your identity papers. There's to be a check.

Prepare papers; translate that for him. Prepare your papers, there'll be a check.

Yes, but this time it's the Germans. They're taking over until the departure...

...after the Crémieux girl's escape.

If you have your papers, get them out.

But... Madame Larcher !

What are you doing here ?

I came to bring Sarah's things.

But you can't stay here. I don't know who let you in, but it's dangerous.

The German's are taking over from the Gendarmes. Be careful.

Get out your papers.

Sarah, I may have an idea to get you out of here.

Come on, we have to find a more discreet location.

You're going to take my things and my Ausweis...

...and leave as if it were quite normal.

The Germans at the checkpoint didn't see me come in.

They'll have no reason to be suspicious.

But what about you, Madame ?

Once you're out, I'll fix that.

I'm the Mayor's wife, I'll think of something. I don't know yet.

But what if they don't believe you ?

They'll believe me, I can be very persuasive.

Anyway, if they don't believe me... Daniel will get me out of here.

I can't accept, Madame.

Really, Sarah !

Monsieur wouldn't agree.

I believe Monsieur would be willing to do anything to get you out of here.

I can't. It's very generous of you, Madame, but I can't.

Sarah, I'm fully aware of what's going on between you and Daniel.

To make you more comfortable, I'm not doing this for you, but for him.

You don't realize what the Germans are taking you to.

You know I was involved with an SD officer last year...

Yes.

Sarah! They want to make an end of the Jews. While perhaps not...

...directly killing them,

...but believe me, this is a second chance at life I'm offering you.

Take off your jacket.

Give it to me.

I'll give you a chignon, do you have any pins ?

Yes.

It didn't work !

Yes.

I was able to get her out.

But... there was a setback.

She's hiding with the teacher for now.

With that idiot ! Why?

Without that 'idiot' as you put it Hélène wouldn't have got out.

As for me, I almost got caught.

Excuse me, it's me that's become an idiot. I...

And Bériot ?

He was picked up.

But released, fortunately.

I got him on the phone for 20 seconds. He's alright...

He's ready to go.

As soon as the train leaves with the Gestapo, he'll bring Hélène to us.

And... and Anna ?

Your wife was wonderful, do you know that ?

I think...

...I couldn't live without her.

Don't say that.

You're frightening me.

No, what I mean to say is, that you have to live, Albert.

To live and love life.

You're right.

But I believe I couldn't live without her.

Bériot should be sending us a message by a Postal cyclist, a Comrade...

...to tell us that Hélène's fine.

Until then, you should get some sleep.

While we're waiting, keep watch.

When you leave here you're me, Hortense Larcher.

A woman who no-one dares question.

...apart from her Ausweis.

There now. We just have to wait till it dries.

How did you know about Monsieur and me?

I have a sixth sense for that kind of thing.

Sarah, nothing in your appearance should attract attention.

But the coat is much too big for me!

Well good, the Germans are not comfortable with fashion.

I haven't the nerve to call myself Hortense !

Sarah, if you don't believe it, who else will ?

You're Hortense Larcher, the wife of the Mayor.

That's a role you could imagine, right?

When do I go?

As soon as it's dry.

Do you think I was wrong to let her go ?

I don't know, Madame Crémieux. I'm tired.

I'm thinking of Monsieur Kohn.

I wonder where he is now.

Tucked away with his daughter, I hope for him.

Wanted, undocumented, a Jew and his daughter.

A Jew and his daughter is what my husband will be if all goes well.

I've come personally to you, to give you final instructions.

Give your identity papers to the Gendarmes.

Remember, of course, to remove any personal photos and letters, etc.

When will they give them back to us ?

On arrival in Paris.

Is it true that afterwards we're going to Poland ?

Not at all !

Right, I want to formally deny rumours of a departure to Poland.

You're being transferred to Affordable Housing in the Parisian suburbs...

...which shouldn't be too bad since they're brand new.

They were originally planned for Gendarme's families.

You'll be guarded, of course, but these are residential buildings.

Not a camp or a prison.

Where are they, exactly?

At Drancy.

About ten kilometres from Paris.

But... the children ?

Good... The children will remain at the Sous-Préfecture for the moment.

It's still not been determined if they'll be housed...

...in a Jewish Children's Home run by the UGIF...

You'll be kept informed at Drancy.

But why couldn't we take them with us to Drancy ?

That I don't know, Madame.

That's beyond my area of responsibility.

Perhaps they'll ultimately join you.

In the meantime, I appeal for your co-operation in respect of...

...identity papers, luggage weight, cash and, of course...

...no dangerous object.

But is the train here ?

I was told "during the day", it could be anytime.

Good, carry on !

So you see, we're not going to Poland.

Besides, Paris isn't so bad.

Madame Morhange ? Yes ?

I have to go, but thank you for what you've done.

During these hard days, you were great.

Frankly, I don't know what we'd have done without you.

I'll see what I can do for your situation.

I won't let it drop.

Dantziger, Laura. Dantziger, Jules.

Isaac Goldberg. Rachel Goldberg.

Morhange Judith, wife of de Kervern.

Judith Morhange !

Isaac Goldberg. Rachel Goldberg.

Well, that seems ready to go.

Are you ready?

Yes.

Go on.

Good luck, Sarah.

Thank you.

What are you doing here ?

Jewish bitch!

Is your suitcase ready ?

Have you given up your papers ?

Get moving.

Have some soup.

I'm not hungry.

You have to feed the illness, it's important for healing.

But if you feed it, won't it last longer ?

It's not a beast !

It's just your age.

Maman said that when I'm sick, I'm entitled.

How are you ?

You need to get some rest.

Come, Lucienne.

The Gestapo are ransacking the school looking for her.

They're on the Ground Floor, and will be here in 10 minutes or less

Poor Hélène is he is dying of fever.

I don't know.

We'll hide her under the bed ! They'll find her.

What about the bathroom ?

Will they go in the bathroom? They look everywhere.

They'll go everywhere. I don't know, I don't know, I really don't know,

The lady has come to pick up papers...

Do you have an appointment with someone, Mademoiselle ?

No, not really, there are supposed to be papers left for me.

But wait, look, there he is.

It's OK, I'll deal with it.

Thank you. You came !

You told me you wouldn't be here.

I told you 'perhaps'. In the end though, I'm here.

They're provisional papers and a Consular passport.

Which means ?

You won't have a problem crossing the Swiss frontier.

Maybe... the Customs Officer will even salute you.

Here.

Thank you.

When will you leave ?

I don't know.

Tomorrow.

Maman wants us to go to Spain.

Then America.

And what do you want?

Me....

I want what Maman wants. You know that.

Can I see you for a second?

Yes.

What is it?

There's a big flap on.

A kid has escaped from the school.

Well good luck to her !

Yes, except she was part of our quota.

It's the Crémieux kid.

The Gestapo's looking for her, but aren't sure they'll find her.

So the number drops to 28.

Servier is hysterical. He demands an arrest within the hour.

I won't repeat his threats, it would only piss you off.

What do we do ?

Do you want to call Servier ?

No.

If he wants to arrest another, we're going to arrest another.

Another ?

Where ?

Rue de Liège, number 8, first floor.

She's the mother of...

You'll find a Jewess without papers, Inspecteur.

Sixty five years old, brunette with white streaks in her hair.

Arrest her and take her straight to the school, without coming back here.

You're sure ?

I'm sure, and that means now, right away.

OK ?

I'm on my way.

Maman must wonder what I'm up to.

There's a problem with the papers... I need to change something

Will it take long ?

Only an hour, you can wait here.

Here's not possible.

Can you hide her here?

No, no, they'll search there first, for sure.

I have an idea.

Come, come, come with me.

Go in there.

Go on!

Wait.

If you hear German in the hall, put your hand in front of your mouth.

We mustn't hear you cough, do you understand?

It's OK, it's OK. I have a headache.

I'll go and get you a blanket.

No, no, no, there's no time. Listen...

I have to leave you in the dark, poor girl. We're right next door.

Get into bed, go !

Come on, Lucienne, go.

They're arriving.

Go !

Go, go, go ! Please.

Wait.

That's good. Go !

Like that, eh.

Gustave... Open !

Quickly !

Hurry !

Sarah !

I'm fine, Gustave ? Do you know where your uncle is ?

No. I don't know. He was called out for something serious.

Yes, but do you know where ?

I don't know, he didn't say.

Why are you wearing Aunty's clothes ?

Gustave It's really very important for you to remember.

But I don't know, he just said something serious.

But maybe you know who called ?

Docteur Morel or the clinic, perhaps.

No, I don't know.

Why did they release you ?

I'm glad you're back.

Open up! German police ! Yes.

Good day, Monsieur.

Papers please.

I'm the Headmaster of the school.

Your wife ?

Yes.

Papers ?

They're in my bag.

Lucienne Borderie.

You're Hélène Crémieux's teacher aren't you ?

Yes.

When did you last see her ?

The day before yesterday.

I was looking for her at home to take her to her mother, who'd been arrested.

Thank you, then you're very close. There are no classes at this time.

In a small town like ours, we're close to all the students.

I think I could recite their birth dates by heart.

What is this ?

It's very pretty, is it yours ?

It's for the baby.

It's a gift from my sister.

She has no children, so it hasn't been used.

Show me the rest of the floor, please.

Open this, please.

That's a storeroom that's not been used for years.

It was already condemned when I arrived as Headmaster.

Find the key.

I don't know where it is.

Lucienne, you were here before me...

...where's the key ? I don't know...

I must go back and lie down. What is it ?

Oh, Jules, ah...

Lucienne... Lucienne come Come !

Help me. Help me please, to get her back.

We'll put her... It's alright, it's OK.

We'll put her on the bed. Hold on.

Hold on.

Put her on the bed !

Remove her shoes.

What ?

Remove her shoes !

Lucienne, Lucienne.

Shit !

It's OK, it's OK. Be calm !

It's alright, it's OK.

Another one !

Good. We'll say goodbye.

I didn't want to do it before Maman.

But it's imperative that I tell you a story.

A story ?

Yes. I can tell a story too.

Like, what is it? Scherzade ?

Scheherazade.

Scheherazade, if you wish.

I'll tell you a story and then if it pleases you, another tomorrow.

...and then the day after tomorrow and then every day.

For a thousand and one days ?

Why not?

Maman.

Maman ?

What does this mean ?

I don't know. She must have been re-arrested by the Gendarmes.

There are no seals on the door. That looks like them.

If only I'd come sooner !

But that would've been useless... You'd have been taken with her.

It's surely the neighbour, he must have told them you were back.

What can we do ?

Listen, I'll try to find out, OK?

It won't be easy, but... I'm going to do the impossible.

And at least I'll try to find out where she'll be transferred to.

Don't worry.

Meanwhile, you're coming with me.

It's safer.

The Gendarmes could return.

OK ?

Madame Morhange.

Did they tell you when the departure was to be ?

Servier said during the day.

Servier ! Is Servier still here ?

No, no, no, he's at the Sous-Préfecture.

What have you done with your clothes ?

Monsieur, excuse me, do you know when we leave ?

Probably in next to no time.

They tell us nothing, anyway.

I'm, Hortense Larcher, wife of the Mayor. Inform Sous-Préfet Servier.

But Madame, that's not possible...

Where's your star ? Jewish bitch !

I'm not Jewish, its a mistake. A Jewess took my things.

A Jewess took your things ?

Tell me another one !

Why are you here then ?

I'm the wife of the Mayor.

I came to visit the internees.

A Jewess assaulted me and took my belongings.

I demand to speak to your supervisor.

Show me your papers.

They were in my belongings.

I warn you, you'll be responsible for whatever happens to me.

Enough is enough, dirty Jew.

Prepare your belongings. If you don't, it'll turn out very badly for you.

Monsieur, you're making a serious mistake.

Inform yourself, call Kreiskommandant Kollwitz.

Call Sous-Préfet Servier. I'm not Jewish,

I'm the wife of the town's Mayor.

If the fever doesn't go down, give her a cool bath.

Sometimes it works.

I'm going to see what's happening at the school.

And to reassure Anna.

How long do you think we're going to keep her here ?

Two or three days, time for things to settle down.

Well, when the Gestapo leave.

Good. Then she can sleep with me, and you on the sofa.

Very well.

Jules !

Take care of yourself.

Yes.

You've never kissed me like that before !

You didn't like it ?

Yes.

So much the better then.

I'm the School Headmaster... I'm looking for a woman.

Bériot ! Bériot !

Madame Larcher ! What are you doing here ?

I'm victim of an error. Call Kollwitz to get me out.

But I don't know him !

See Servier at the Sous-Préfecture, he'll inform Daniel.

Everyone inside.

Please, Bériot !

Go, go !

What are you making ?

A bodice for the baby.

I would have liked to have had a little brother.

Can I ask you a riddle ?

Yes, if you want.

I'm invisible, but without me we can't live.

What am I ?

I don't know.

You need to think.

Oh you know, me and riddles...

Has the cat got your tongue ?

Yes.

It's air.

Ah, yes.

Gustave said it was love.

But we can live without love.

...while we can't live without air.

I don't know if we can live without love.

Are you alright ?

Yes, yes.

Fine.

Are you OK ?

Oh, I think I'm giving birth.

And Jules isn't here.

Do you want me to go and search for Monsieur Bériot ?

No, stay here.

He'll come back eventually.

She'll find out eventually.

What.

That it was you who arrested her mother.

Why ? Do you plan on telling her ?

No.

But her mother will tell her when she returns.

She recognized me you know.

She even told me... It doesn't surprise me from him.

If that were true, she wouldn't have stayed here waiting for me.

It's very Jewish, this thought that we can control everything.

Marchetti !

What? What will you do when the mother returns?

What can I do ?

Nothing.

My head's spinning.

And Jules isn't returning...

He's not come back ?

Do you want me to go get him ?

What can I do ?

You're not to go looking for him. You stay here.

We can't let them find you here.

We're going to cope with it ourselves.

The two of us will manage. Oh, if only he could return.

Oh, there's something flowing between my legs.

Something's burst...

I'm afraid.

What can I do ?

My head's spinning.

What can I do ?

You should... You should go and do your homework.

Mistress, Mistress !

Mistress !

Mistress !

It seems the little bird has left its nest.

Why are you out here like this, my dear?

You're leaving ?

The Mistress is giving birth.

She's fainted.

It's good to take care of your Mistress, my dear, it's good.

Let's go. Come here now.

My little girl !

How are you my lad ?

Aunty's returned ?

No, but Sarah has.

What do you mean, Sarah has ? She arrived a while ago.

She looked everywhere for you and now she's asleep.

What are you talking about ?

Sarah.

Sarah, it's me.

Wake up.

Daniel !

Monsieur!

Madame is in the school. She's a prisoner. She took my place.

What!

Monsieur, access is restricted.

Monsieur, please.

Monsieur.

When did they leave?

An hour ago. Their train left the station 20 minutes ago.

Are you a relation ?

I'm the Mayor of Villeneuve.

I didn't know there were still Jewish Mayors.

Well, you're still here !

Yes.

I've still got an hour of it.

Good, see you tomorrow.

They were picked up by the side of RD88.

No identity papers or clear answers at the interview.

And how does that affect us ?

Well, he's circumcised.

In the current context, this is normally yours.

Good, bring them in.

That's good, thank you.

They correspond to the two reported as escaping yesterday.

The father and daughter.

Listen, go home Loriot. I'll take care of it.

But what are you going to do if they need transferring ?

I'll take care of it Loriot.

Yes, but... I'm taking care of it.

Good evening.

Sit down.

Do you smoke ?

No.

A question I always ask myself, in respect of the Jews...

We're not Jewish.

We're Catholic.

I made my first communion.

It's said you're the chosen people.

But, chosen by whom ?

I think there's misunderstanding, Monsieur Inspecteur.

In fact, we're Alsaciens and...

I know very well who you are.

So you're elected by whom, Monsieur Kohn ?

By God.

It looks like he's dropped you a bit lately.

Yes.

But one can hardly blame something, on someone who doesn't exist.

Yes, I think he exists.

Because he put you exactly in my path today.

So tell me, what did you get for your first communion ?

It's Susie, isn't it ? Sophie.

Sophie... So, what did you receive for your first Communion ?

I'm going to tell you. OK.

You got a very pretty watch,

Very thin, very shiny.

Unfortunately you lost it during your travels with Papa.

And during your communion there were also

...sugared almonds... white, pink, and blue.

Will you remember all of this ?

Yes... that's good.

I'll give you a temporary travel document.

It's valid for a week...

...after that it would be better for you not to be in France.

OK ?

I'll go and do it for you.

Servier grabbed me off the Station platform.

Daniel, there were only five minutes to go.

I'm very happy.

Thank you for what you did for Sarah.

Even if it was absolute madness.

I wasn't thinking.

You should have.

You're going to blame me for having saved her ?

Not after I've just said thank you.

Where is she ?

In her room.

Do you have any news ?

Yes.

Listen, all the Jews from the school, including your mother, left earlier...

...en route for the Paris suburbs.

A place called Drancy, apparently.

They say it's not too bad.

And afterwards ?

Afterwards ? We don't really know.

According to Servier... Who's that ?

The Sous-Préfet. He says they'll remain there for some time.

Listen, I'm trying to call various contacts...

... and I'll have news soon. I promise, OK ?

Don't worry !

Don't worry, it will be fine.

Something happened earlier, at the Commissariat...

They brought me a man and his daughter...

And...

And ?

Then ?

No, it was nothing !

A story without interest, forget it.

All stories can be interesting.

Everything depends on the way you tell them.

Was it Scheherazade who said that?

No.

It's just me.

It's just me.

I never dreamed she could be so beautiful.

...and so small.

She looks like you, Monsieur.

I suppose you say that to everyone.

Only when it's true.

I'll come back to see you in two days.

Excuse me, I won't accompany you.

You'll send me your bill ?

Absolutely. Goodbye Monsieur, Madame.

Thank you.

Françoise...

... little Françoise. We're going to love you, you know.

Lucienne ?

Why are you crying ?

I'm thinking of Hélène.

I think it's my fault.

Don't be stupid.

We did everything we could.

Go see Maman.

Go see Maman.

It's true that she's like you.

Good you can go. I I'm going to have to clean this up.

As much as can be done right away.

Subtitles by Rod Clarke. Whitby, Ont. March 2014.