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Mirror mirror

On the wall

Who's the greatest

Of them all?

I hope you're hungry.

What?

Hey!

Coming.

- Hi. - Hello.

- Are those the pizzas? - Yeah.

- Hi. - Evening.

- You pay, Antoine? - Got cash?

In my wallet in the kitchen.

- You can stay. - I need to study for an exam.

I'll call you.

- Here. - Thank you.

Thanks.

I'll check my inbox when I get home.

Let me call you back.

OK, great.

No, it's really interesting.

OK, bye.

Hi, Antoine.

- Hi, Antoine. - Mm-hmm.

This is Navid.

You guys met. This is my brother Antoine.

You guys met. This is my brother Antoine.

Nice to meet you. I have to go.

Nice to meet you. I have to go.

- I'll call you later? - Sure.

- See you later. - Great.

Great.

- Bye. - Bye.

The pizza guy, seriously?

We've seen each other a few times.

- We've seen each other a few times. - Really?

He came to surprise me at lunch.

You hate surprises.

Yeah, but I thought it was cute.

- The plumber's coming tomorrow. - No.

He's clever, funny...

It's not just physical.

Of course not.

Your first guy from... Where's he from?

He's Iranian, Antoine.

It's delicious. Thank you.

Well, it is her profession.

She writes cook books, with family recipes.

Antoine!

He's talking nonsense.

I write fiction. What do you do?

I write fiction. What do you do?

- Well, I... - He wants to apply to...

He wants to apply to...

I'd like to study philosophy at university.

That's great.

- That's great. - Mmmh.

- You're on a student visa? - Well, not yet.

He had to leave Iran for political reasons.

- He was with the Green Movement. - With other students?

It involves everyone fighting against the regime's corruption.

We're fighting to have more freedom,

greater democracy.

He had to flee Iran. They tortured them over there.

It must be a very difficult situation for you.

It must be a very difficult situation for you.

Did you really feel threatened?

No, but a few of his friends were arrested.

Just after the elections.

Shit, lucky you got out.

But did you apply for asylum?

Yes, I've started the process.

It's a really complicated one.

Hey, I'll call Alex.

His father works with asylum seekers.

I'm sure he can help.

- You could do that? - Sure.

That would be really amazing.

Some more wine, please.

Sure.

You're really going for it!

Our blood and our souls are with you, Oh Martyr!

Our blood and our souls are with you, Oh Martyr!

Martyrs don’t die!

Raise our martyr.

Our martyrs are the path to freedom.

We'll never give up on our martyr’s path.

We'll never give up on our martyr’s path.

We follow their paths.

For the soul of martyrs.

Put down your weapons.

What do you reckon he's doing over there?

I don't know.

He's shaking the Sheikh's hand.

Well, what'd he want?

He wants me to lead a squad tonight.

For the attack on the Kurds.

Sick! Congratulations, brother!

That's amazing!

Come here. Come.

Can't believe we had to drag this little wank all the way here.

And in the end, we'll be taking orders from him.

- Man, you're gonna be our bloody emir! - Ha, yeah, yeah, yeah. Easy.

Let's just make sure we get through tonight first, yeah?

- I'm ready, man, I'm ready. - I know.

Nice one. Nice one.

Finally, those Kurd bitches are gonna get it.

Gilia will be here tomorrow.

With Anna?

I mean, Shamaran?

No idea. I don't have a direct contact.

No idea. I don't have a direct contact.

ISIS is about to attack. Radio communications are limited.

So, do you have family?

Yes, one brother.

Are you married? Do you have...

Are you married? Do you have...

someone?

No.

I joined the revolution instead.

You can't do both?

No romantic relationships allowed.

Same goes for men.

How long for?

For life.

That's brutal.

Quite a sacrifice...

No relationships.

Oh, really?

Not submitting to a man is a sacrifice?

Not submitting to a man is a sacrifice?

Stop it.

Sharing your life with someone you love is not submisison.

Sharing your life with someone you love is not submisison.

It's mutual respect.

What about coming here without telling your wife?

That's not the same.

You're right.

You think you guys stand a chance?

You think you guys stand a chance?

Yeah.

I want to help.

This is an AK-47. A Kalashnikov rifle.

You're cute.

- Lie down on your front. - Thanks.

Left leg stretched, right leg bent, with the butt against your shoulder.

Against your shoulder.

Like this.

Don't touch the magazine.

Yeah, keep that there.

Like this.

Now bring your hand...

a little bit further this way.

Ready? No, don't touch that!

OK.

Safety on.

Ah.

Go for it.

Rookie mistake: pulling the trigger too quickly.

Do it slowly or your aim will be off.

Take a deep breath...

Now exhale...

Slowly.

Now pull it.

Slowly.

Not bad. You kept eyes open this time.

Not bad. You kept eyes open this time.

But you mustn't move.

Did I close my eyes before?

I didn't even notice.

Try again.

- Better, right? - Keep going.

What will you do once you've found Shamaran?

Eyes on the target.

First, I need to be sure it's her.

First, I need to be sure it's her.

Let's imagine that it really is her. What happens then?

Let's imagine that it really is her. What happens then?

I haven't thought that far.

I guess I'll have a lot of questions.

Think she'll want to answer them?

She wanted you to think she was dead.

But OK.

Let's say she answers them. Then what?

Let's say she answers them. Then what?

You go home?

Stay here with her?

You know she won't leave.

You know that, right?

Well done. You missed 4 out of 5 targets.

Well done. You missed 4 out of 5 targets.

You let me distract you.

Forget your surroundings and concentrate.

Forget your surroundings and concentrate.

Go on, try again.

Which means we have to locate him.

Told you, I don't know where he is.

I told you, I don't know where he is.

- But how do you know him? - I've already told you.

You can't just come in here

and interrogate me.

What's going on?

My brother, Antoine.

- Good morning. - He lives here.

He lives here.

We're looking for Navid Mirzaei.

Do you know where he is?

Is there a problem?

Yes. He's been involved in an armed robbery.

Yes. He's been involved in an armed robbery.

We have an arrest warrant. Do you know where he is?

No, I mean...

He was here a few days ago.

I don't know, sorry.

If you're withholding information, that's very serious.

If you're withholding information,

You could be prosecuted.

I swear I don't know. Anna, do you?

I swear I don't know. Anna, do you?

No.

We'll let you know if we need to speak to you again.

He's got nothing to do with it.

Two Iranians robbed a foreign exchange.

Two Iranians robbed a foreign exchange.

The police think he's involved because he vaguely knows them.

I swear, he hasn't done anything.

He should go to the police. Hiding looks suspicious.

He hasn't got a visa. He'd get deported.

He won't if he's innocent.

His application was rejected. He had 30 days to leave.

His time was up last week.

What?

But you said he was a refugee.

- Why was he rejected? - Because nearly everyone is!

I'm sorry, but you can't hide him. It's dangerous.

I'm sorry, but you can't hide him. It's dangerous.

If he had residency,

he could go and speak to them without getting deported.

The only solution is to get married.

Hmm?

Don't look at me like that.

Marry him?

You don't know him.

Yes, I do. And I love him.

What? It's been 5 months.

Yeah, 5 months! Who cares? You'll see when it happens to you.

- Then you'll understand. - Wait...

I don't normally get involved,

I don't normally get involved...

Hey!

But I'm your brother.

- Don't be an idiot. - I'm being an idiot?

Is he telling the truth? You're sure he was in the Green Movement?

Is he telling the truth? You're sure he was in the Green Movement?

You take his word for it?

- I say he's lying. - No, he isn't.

Of course he's lying, you know he is!

Of course he's lying, you know he is!

You're behaving like a kid!

- I'm sorry, I can't let you marry him! - Who do you think you are?

Think you can tell me what to do?

Don't talk to me like that!

Do you get that I'm in love?

That it's the first time I've felt this way?

- Hi. - Hi.

- Is Dad here? - Yes, he's upstairs.

What's going on?

We need to talk about Anna.

How do you know they're planning to attack here, too?

We picked up ISIS radio chatter.

They're planning to attack five villages in the area tonight,

together with Adar's base.

You should've gone home when you had the chance, huh?

What is that?

My book.

Your memoir?

Poems,

stories.

It'll be a trilogy.

You were not a soldier?

- Like Ryan? - Fuck no.

I would never join the army.

- What are you doing here? - What do you mean?

This is not the army, man.

This is a revolution.

We're making history here.

For the first time since the Spanish Civil War,

the anarchist forces have a state of their own.

Fucking Rojava, man.

An anarchist?

There is no authority but yourself.

That's the meaning of this place.

Look around you.

Can you see the beauty in it, Antoine?

Everything here is run without a central government.

Without anyone upstairs giving out orders.

It's beautiful.

If you ignore the fact that ISIS are coming to kill everyone.

You wait and see. Once we beat the fascist forces,

Rojava will be a paradise.

You should move here, too. You'd like it here.

Tel Bayder, Tel Bayder, what is your status?

Tel Bayder, Tel Bayder, what is your status?

I’m getting the people ready but I’ve never done this alone.

You are smarter than the enemy.

You are smarter than the enemy.

I know you. I believe in you.

I know you. I believe in you.

You know more about this than me.

Good luck, sister.

Copy that, comrade.

Are you nervous?

Of course, I'm nervous.

I know you hadn't planned on staying and fighting.

You don't have to help us.

Thank you.

Come on.

Back to the base before nightfall.

Sign here?

Yes.

You know,

we will lose at some point.

The infidels will crush us. It's written.

Yeah, but it's also written that when we think all is lost,

we will rise again and bring salvation from holy Jerusalem.

Exactly. This is why the Sheikh gave us clear orders, yeah?

We'll find the western volunteers

and we'll capture them alive, no matter what.

We'll cut their heads off in front of the fucking camera.

Watch them ignore us, bro, watch them.

- On God’s will. - On God’s will.

On God’s will.

Thanks.

Captagon.

No, I need to stay sharp, man.

Don't wanna take nothing that's gonna numb my brain.

No, help you become fearless.

Help you become merciless, brother.

I have no mercy and I have no fear.

I put my trust in Allah.

We'll get into position and wait,

so we can attack before they take their positions.

Watch out, to the East. They’re sending backup.

Watch out, to the East. They’re sending backup.

Don't forget, brothers,

we want the Americans and Europeans alive.

We want the Americans and Europeans alive.

Copy, copy. Don't forget, brothers!

We want the Americans and Europeans alive!

Allah is the greatest.

Allah is the greatest.

Allah is the greatest.

Peace and mercy of God upon you.

Peace and mercy of God upon you.

Let’s go.

All units of the mujahidin, attack the infiidels.

All units of the mujahidin, attack the infiidels.

Trust in God and the angels, may God guide your ways.

We need the Europeans and Americans alive.

Allah is the greatest!

The enemy will attack soon.

All units, the attack has begun all over the sector.

All units, the attack has begun all over the sector.

Get ready.

Ready.

Tel Nasri ready, comrade.

Al Kharitah ready, comrade.

Al Majer ready, comrade.

Tel Rayd, engaging fire, comrade.

We’re in position.

Waiting for your command. May Allah be with us.

Come.

Better to die...

a martyr’s death.

Suicide bomber!

They’re everywhere.

Run, run!

You two, go behind.

Run! Run! Run!

Fire! Fire!

Fire! Fire!

Suicide bomber!

Find cover!

Run!

Move!

Go, Iyad! Go!

Iyad!

Fire! Fire!

Over here!

Come on, guys, let's go into the room.

Come on, guys, let's go into the room.

- Right behind you. - Martys never die.

- Right behind you. - Martyrs never die.

Go to the right!

To the left!

On the roof, careful!

We caught a movie star.

Sheikh Abu Yasser will be pleased.

I’m gonna make a great video with her.

It’s over!

Victory is ours.

Turn around.

Please, turn around.

Please!

I'm sorry.

- You all right? You good? - Yeah.

You've done it.

- Allah is the greatest! - Allah is the greatest!

Tel Namir, Tel Namir, do you have an update?

Tel Namir, Tel Namir, do you have an update?

The attack is full on.

Enemy forces are heading west.

Same visual from our sector.

Copy.

Let’s go.

We are out of the battle.

Fucking ISIS, they're too afraid to fight in the mountains.

Ruda and Rojbin,

stay over there.

They didn’t attack here.

Welcome!

The Sheikh is here!

What’s this?

I asked to take Western prisoners alive.

I asked to take Western prisoners alive.

Sheikh,

I killed her.

She was shooting at us from close range.

She was shooting at us from close range.

I’m sorry for my failure.

I will accept any punishment you see fit to give me.

There is no power but from God's almighty.

There is no power but from God's almighty.

Brother Abu Musab,

I trust your judgment.

I wanted a prisoner.

But we’ll take whatever Allah gives us.

But we’ll take whatever Allah gives us.

You'll have the honor of cutting off this crusade whore's head.

Her blonde head

will be the image of our victory.

Come on!

Are you all right, brother?

Film our hero brother

inflicting Allah's punishment on the Infidels.

- God is great! - God is great!

Raise the crusader whore’s head up high!

Raise the crusader whore’s head up high!

Let everyone see what happens to infidels who disobey God!

Let everyone see what happens to infidels who disobey God!

- God is great! - God is great!

Tel Tamer.

Tel Tamer, Sarya speaking.

Adar?

Adar? Sarya speaking.

Nobody can hear me?

Still no news?

Shit.

I would've rather been with her than stuck here torturing myself.

You'll have other chances to fight.

Sarya. We are entering the safe zone.

We will reach your village soon.

What's going on?

That was Gilia.

They will be here soon.

OK, commander.

What's going on?

What's wrong?

I got a call from Iran.

An NGO.

What did they say?

They've executed him.

They found photos. He'd been hanged.

I said he'd be in danger there, but they don't give a shit!

They sent him straight back.

I'm meeting a journalist tomorrow.

People have to know

our government sent Navid to the slaughterhouse.

Don't rush into anything.

Shit.

Why the fuck didn't I do anything when he was at the detention center?

Hey, calm down.

How can I calm down?

It won't help anyone.

Navid didn't have a visa. They'll say they followed the law.

You can't do anything.

What's going on, Antoine?

What do you mean?

You're being weird.

Do you know something?

I said, do you know something?

I swear, I didn't know this would happen.

I swear, I didn't know this would happen.

I just wanted to protect you.

Did you turn him in, Antoine?

That's not what happened.

You wouldn't do that.

Not to him, and not to me.

Dad and Mom thought...

You were all in on it?

You decided together?

Fucking answer me!

I'm sorry.

You see, he wasn't lying.

I told you he was an activist.

You all killed him.

I never want to see you again.

Ever again.

Gilia’s battalion is approaching.

Gilia's here.

Our comrades have arrived.

Anna! Shamaran!

In the back!

Shamaran!

Anna!

Anna!

Shamaran!

Here!

Are you Shamaran?

Yes.

Are you French?

No, I'm Swiss.

Were you there the day Luke got hurt?

Yes.

Do we know each other?

I'm sorry.

It's not her.