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A short announcement before the film.

At the request of the Prosecutor’s
Office, police are investigating

the criminal activity
of Czesław Wiśniak,

also known as Witold Środecki

and Jacek Ben Silberstein.

Wiśniak is a repeat offender
who travelled around the country

Bloody hell!

bilking money from various
individuals and institutions,

as well as conducting
other serious crimes.

People swindled by him or able
to provide information about

his criminal activities are asked
to contact the nearest police station.

What are you staring at?

What are you waiting for?
Go to him!

You bet I will!

And now, the film.

Zdzisiek! They caught Silberstein.

- I heard on the radio.
- What are you saying?

Come, we have to call the
police. I've got the number.

I’ll rip his throat out and gut him.

He didn’t work here long.
Got fired after two weeks.

But we did give him a loan.

And we’re implementing
his rationalization proposal.

- No proposals!
- We’re saving on raw materials.

No savings! None!

Hello?

Yes, Comrade Secretary.
I did hear the announcement.

No, I didn’t come forward. We were
treating him as a private citizen.

I understand.
No such patient here at all.

I did tell you to shut
that thing down, didn’t I?

You did but we couldn’t.
Everyone knows about it.

But does it have to
be put in writing?

But nothing really happened.

Nothing happened?
That’s what his lawyer will say.

VOYVOD

IN THE FILM

CONSUL

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

SOUND

EDITING

MUSIC

DIALOGUES

PRODUCTION MANAGER

CINEMATOGRAPHY

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY

I’m opening the court session

in the matter of Czesław Wiśniak,

son of Zygmunt and Joanna,

- born on the 23rd of January…
- I protest!

Defendant Wiśniak,

sit down, please.

I’m not Wiśniak.

Defendant Wiśniak,

please state your date of birth
and place of birth and your father’s name.

My name is Jacek Ben Silberstein.

Born in Vienna, son of Aaron and Jonga,
née Borowitz.

Where’s the interpreter?

Counsellor,

do you know your client?

Can you introduce him?

Your Honor…

Interpreter!

I speak no Polish. I speak German.

I live in Vienna,
Praterstrasse 74, Austria.

According to the fingerprints analysis,

prints of the big and index fingers,
as well as those

of middle and little fingers
of the right hand

show right-loop patterns.

In terms of structure and layout
of the characteristic features,

prints provided by
Jacek Ben Silberstein

correspond to those
taken from Czesław Wiśniak.

I don’t know any Wiśniak.
I’m an Austrian diplomat.

My name is Jacek Ben Silberstein.

The defendant is just making
his situation worse.

Do forgive me, Your Honor,
I can’t help myself.

So the defendant admits his name
is Wiśniak, not Silberstein.

I do.

Although for many in this room
it’d be better if I didn’t.

What is it, Wiśniak?

It’s spring, sergeant.

- Get back to work!
- Yes, sir.

Quite a car.

Quite a piece of ass.

You mean quite a girl.

You’d want one, Artist?

- I have a better one.
- You mean your own.

- Car isn’t a problem either.
- And what else?

What do you mean,
what else?

A desk, an office, a secretary.
A suit and some good aftershave.

Don’t disturb me, I’m busy.

Wiśniak.

Prisoner Wiśniak reporting as ordered.

I brought you something to read.

I was waiting for this.

When will I see you again?

I won’t be back this time, sir.

I’ll tell them to keep
your cell anyway.

It’ll be uninhabited.
And that’s just a waste of space.

Tell me,

how was it really with those
exams you were convicted for.

You can tell me now.

We took the money from the parents
before the exams.

One guy knew the results
before they were announced.

If the kid passed we said
we arranged that. If he didn’t

we said there was nothing we
could do and returned the money.

We’ll miss you.

Off you go.

I never promised anything for sure.

- The same model just in leather.
- We don’t carry leather.

Czesiek.

They let me out yesterday.

Came straight here.

After all that happened?

I’ll explain everything, Anka.

It’s too late for explanations.

I’ll get a job.
I have some savings.

You can’t just write me off.

I wish you luck,
count on nothing else.

Good morning.

- How much are these black pants?
- Five.

- Five identical pairs, please.
- Identical?

Yes.

- Hello. I have the merchandise.
- So do I.

All right.

- How much?
- Two, two fifty.

- Two?
- Yes.

No, only wholesale.

- So why are you here?
- A hundred pairs.

I don’t have that much on me.

- Neither do I.
- What do you suggest?

Grand Hotel restaurant. Five pm.

You’re giving free things
to strangers now?

Calm down. It may seem cheap
but it's still quite a sum.

I’ll give you twice as much
and still make a profit.

You? You know how to spend
not how to make a profit.

You realize how much
those pants are worth?

It’s my merchandise
and I’ll do what I want with it.

I’m telling you, you’re a sucker.

He gives you next to nothing.

Something’s wrong?

She took all I had
and keeps yapping.

So what about our deal?

Maybe I am selling
too cheap…

I pay two hundred thousand
and ask no questions.

No, not here.

- So where?
- The merchandise is in the room.

It’s not her merchandise.
We had a deal.

Fine. Let’s go upstairs.

It’s here.

She shouldn’t see how much I took.

Count.

It’s fine. I give it almost
for free anyway.

Don’t come in!

Get out of here.

- She’s naked.
- Bloody hell.

I’ll take care of her.

Hey! Hello!

Open the door!

Open up!

Dammit!

- No need.
- Take care of the key.

- Anka!
- Yes?

- You got a summons.
- Read it.

"You’re to report personally
on the 5th and the 6th

for a two-day
training in clothing trade.

Failure to comply

may result in financial penalty
or withdrawal of the concession."

Probably some new rules.

Green light, fucking hell.

You’ll be away for the whole day.

Why are you so mad?

I’ll go to the training
and you’ll stay in the shop.

One guy did me in
for a hundred pairs of pants.

Like we didn’t have
enough problems.

Anka.

Hi.

We’re meeting again.

I’m in a hurry.

Wait, please. Let’s talk.

I can’t. I’m already late
for the training.

The training has been cancelled.

I’m sure of it.

You sent the summons?

I just wanted to see you.

What for?
Who are you pretending to be?

- Those pants… It was you, wasn’t it?
- I really wanted to see you.

Run!

Did you know
who scammed your husband?

I did.

And why didn’t you
come clean?

The defendant…

He did it all for me.

He took your husband in
for 200 thousand

and you claim

it was all for you?

I realized…

I realized I was
still in love with him.

He always wanted a normal life

he just never had a chance to.

Don’t touch the suitcase.

Well, hello!

You look like you robbed
an exclusive boutique.

They released me with
someone else’s things.

How are you?
When did they let you out?

A week ago. I’m on parole.

Will you take me in for a few days?

Fine. Just don’t mention
we were cellmates.

My wife keeps nagging me about prison.

Mums the word.
I was never in prison.

We have a guest.

A friend.

We fell out of touch for a while.

- My wife, Janka.
- Good evening.

Our friends.
And this is Czesław.

Excuse me.
Andrzej, come with me.

- Janka!
- Good evening.

Another hoodlum.

What are you talking about.

Janka!

Don’t be rude. Come.

You take care of him.

It’s him or me.

You know how it is. Sit.

My timing isn’t perfect.
Sorry for just dropping by like that.

No problem.

Did you go to that football
game with Holland?

When?

Last year.

No, I didn’t.

I saw a guy there
who looked just like you…

I was sure it was you.

I waved at you
and I screamed to no avail.

I wanted to go but I couldn’t.

One can be mistaken sometimes.

You’re just passing through?

To tell you the truth
I want to find a job here.

What do you do?

I’m an engineer.

Ten years at the Technical University,

almost finished my PhD

and it all comes to nothing…

University doesn’t pay well?

No, not really.

My wife left.

The apartment was hers.

And here in Silesia I can find
both a job and an apartment.

You have something in mind?

Some small company maybe.

The less thinking the better.

We have many vacancies.

You do?

I’m sorry.
I haven’t introduced myself.

Not at all.

Czesław Wiśniak.
What are those vacancies, Janka?

Can I call you that?

Quite an idea with that PhD.

What was I to say?

That I barely finished high school?

What are you up to now?

I’m looking for a job. I've got to
get my life back on track.

The last one.

I don’t want to get back
in there either.

Excuse me. I made you
a bed in the guest room.

There’s a fresh towel
on the bathroom door.

Don’t drink too much or you won’t
accomplish anything tomorrow.

Why?

The manager will know.
He’s an abstinent.

- Good night.
- We’re wrapping it up here.

An abstinent.

He must have been quite
a drinker in his time.

Don’t get her involved in anything.

Don’t worry.

I just have to know
who I’ll be working with.

We’re here.

Looks quite nice, right?

Quite nice indeed.

Just like I pictured it.

That guy getting out of the car
is our Party Secretary, Nowak.

I remember.
Your friend talked about him.

The manager isn’t here yet.
I don’t see his car.

Will you wait
at the secretariat with me?

No, thank you.
I won’t be disturbing you.

I’ll look around and think a bit more.

It’s too early to handle
such matters anyway.

My stories didn’t
discourage you, did they?

Not at all.

I already feel like
I’m working here. See you.

Bye.

Hallo? The Union?

It’s Nowak,
First Secretary from PODSPOL.

I’d like to talk
to the director, please.

Hello?

Good morning, sir.

It’s Nowak, First Secretary
from PODSPOL in Katowice.

I don’t know if my name
rings any bells, sir.

It does. Keep talking.

There is a matter considering
you personally, sir.

It’s hard to talk about it on the phone.
Maybe I should come to see you?

No need. Out with it.
Don’t be shy.

It’s about that bodywork
we did on your car, sir.

But not just that.

- Bodywork?
- Yes, sir.

I don’t follow.

Sir, I’d like you
to understand me properly.

Strong bonds tie me
to manager Ługowski.

But can you be more clear
about that bodywork?

Manager Ługowski talks
about it a little too much.

He’s mentioning your name, sir.

It gives a bad impression.
Especially after he has a drink.

But he doesn’t drink at all.
What are you talking about?

My apologies, sir. It’s a private call.
I don’t have to say anything.

No need to take offense.

I understand.

The abstinent club is pure fiction.

We don’t have enough people
in the company.

The work is disorganized,

there are vacancies. We don’t even
have the chief technologist.

These are serious accusations.

What is it about that technologist?

We’ve raised that matter, even
suggested candidates but

the manager is waiting to hire
a friend or a relative…

I see.

Stay on the line a moment.

Get me Ługowski from PODSPOL.

We’ll see what we can do.

We have to hear both sides.

Anyway, thank you for
letting me know.

Call me if there’s anything else.

I’ll remember that.
Thank you for your trust.

I’m here.

You’re so elegant.
You’ve made up your mind after all.

I’ll try. You can announce me
to the manager.

Not today. He had an angry
phone call from the Union.

Even better.
That might make his decision easier.

Get Nowak here! Now!

Sir, I’m sorry I’m interrupting.
I’m here about a job.

I heard you have an opening.

What are you bothering me for?
Go to Human Resources.

I told you.

All was arranged
with director Antonowicz.

Didn’t he call?

Antonowicz?

From the Union.

Come in.

- Ługowski.
- Wiśniak.

The director did call today
but he didn’t mention you.

I didn’t tell him
I was coming to Katowice.

- We can call him.
- No need. Please, sit down.

Thank you.

Which opening did you have in mind?

The director mentioned
that you didn’t have

the chief technologist.

Indeed, that’s true.

You can start right away.

How about next week?

I’d like to go to the Union first.

You’ll talk to director Antonowicz?

Yes, I have a few matters
to take care of.

I see.

Good morning.
You called, sir?

I did. Come in.

Let me introduce you, gentlemen.

Our new chief technologist.

Mr Nowak - our Party Secretary.

- Nowak.
- Wiśniak.

- Nice to meet you.
- The pleasure is all mine.

Janeczka…

It’s gorgeous.

Who’s it for?

For you. You got me a job.

- I’m so glad.
- From the chief technologist.

I’ve never got such a bouquet.

Look how beautiful it is.

You’re not trying hard enough.

I told you not to get her involved.

But it’s all legal.

I’m going to Cracow to get a diploma.

Good morning.

A lot has changed here.

I’m in the middle of classes.

You haven’t even come to visit.

I must have been busy.

- It was your idea and yet I…
- Let’s talk in the corridor.

After you.

You were in prison for recidivism and
unserved sentences, not because of me.

Really?

So why am I covering
for you like that?

- What do you want?
- A diploma.

- What?
- A proof that I’ve finished university.

That’s impossible.

What if I remember who sold
those exams with me?

You don’t know what you’re asking for.

I can get you admitted
but I can’t get you a diploma.

Where would I get the forms,
rector’s signature?

It can be a copy.

A copy also has to be certified.

So a copy of a copy.
Stamp is most important.

I’m sorry. I have to get
back to my students.

I never falsified the exams.

They passed all by themselves.

I earned next to nothing back then

and parents were grateful
they could do something for their kids.

No one will believe you now.

No? We’ll see, shall we?

See you in court.

Czesław!

May I?

Of course, come in.

So? Can we start?

- We sure can.
- Take a seat.

I have everything.

Here you go.

Work application, CV,
proof of previous employment,

opinion and a diploma.

HR should take care of it. But I can
pass it on, it’ll be faster.

What a coincidence,

we have similar specialties.

Mine’s just on paper. I specialized
in something else.

Really?

I had an individual course of studies.

Hence the "A". I only got a "C".

Janeczka, bring us two coffees.

I had the pleasure
of inviting you all here,

the manager,

and the party secretary...

as well as the heads
of all the divisions,

in hope that this
symbolic glass of cognac

will become the beginning
of our fruitful cooperation.

Dear colleagues,
on behalf of the entire crew

I’d like to welcome engineer Wiśniak
into our midst.

We have high hopes for him.

Engineer Wiśniak was a scientific
and technical employee

at the University of Science
and Technology in Krakow,

and director Antonowicz from the Union

recommended him personally
as an outstanding specialist.

Welcome.

Bye, Marian. Thank you.
I had a great time.

And thanks for the ride.

No problem. Thank you.

I don’t drink at all.

I know.

You fixed it all up here?

It’s all makeshift but
it is a rented room, so…

No matter.

Apply for the loan.
I will write you a recommendation.

Great, thank you.
I won’t forget that.

Bye.

And we’ll think about an apartment.

All right.

I’m sorry.

- Your bag!
- I almost forgot.

Bye.

Hello?

Anka? It’s Czesiek.

Hi.

I wanted to thank you.
You saved me back then.

I wish I hadn’t.

Do you think we could meet?

- To have a proper conversation?
- No.

I can't.

I have a job in Katowice now.

I’m trying to make a life here.

I’m a technologist in PODSPOL.

The chief technologist.

- I’ll be getting an apartment soon.
- Czesiek...

Don’t call me again.

Hello?

Anka!

Why are you sitting in the dark?

You’re moving out?

I overstayed my welcome.

Where will you live?

I don’t know yet.

I don’t know. Maybe I’ll drop
everything and go away?

You don’t feel welcome here.

Quite the opposite.

So what is it?
What happened?

What do I need all that for?

You have a job,
you’re getting an apartment.

You can’t keep looking
into the past.

Who needs me, Janka?

- Who?
- I do.

It’s a misunderstanding, gentlemen.

Really?

Stand still.

Where is the money?

If I owe you anything
I’ll pay it back just

not here.

Let’s go.

Listen, I have this problem…

- Wait.
- But…

I never want to see you again.

Bloody hell,

I don’t know what happened.

Take my jacket or the watch.

I really don’t have that money.

- Grab his hands!
- But gentlemen…

I treated hiring him
as an official order.

He had sufficient recommendations.

And a great diploma.

Did the level
of his engineering knowledge

seem sufficient to you?

I didn’t feel authorized
to assess his knowledge.

He was recommended
by the director of the Union.

We have the director’s statement
in which he’s clear

that the only thing you two
talked about was your alcoholism.

I don’t drink at all.

I didn’t understand
that conversation at the time.

So you didn’t participate in the
libation celebrating hiring Wiśniak?

I withdraw my previous statement.

Let me ask again,

how did it happen

that you hired Wiśniak?

I don’t know.

But I don’t have to know anymore.

I’m on early retirement.

It’s 8 am.
Here’s the morning news.

”We’re creating tomorrow - today” -
was the motto of the conference

for party members
and socio-economic activists

chaired by a member of the Political
Bureau of the Party’s Central Committee,

comrade Jerzy Markowicz.

”Introduction of the resolutions
is not as important

as their definite and
comprehensive implementation.

Extensive work with the masses
is the key to further achievements”.

said Markowicz
summing up the debate.

Hello, sir? Open your eyes.

- What do we know about him?
- Just that he was found by the road.

- Any ID?
- None. He was in his underwear.

- Any vomiting?
- No.

- Alcohol?
- No.

- You called the police?
- Yes.

He reacted.

What’s your name?

Can you hear me?

Can you see me?

Very well.

Let’s continue.

Chart, please.

Doctor…

You spoke after all.

Do you remember what happened?

I’d like to talk to the director
of the hospital.

Fine but tell me what happened.

Sir, I really have to
talk to the director.

That’s the patient, sir.

We did what you asked.

I’d like to inform you
about something, comrade.

I’m listening.

I can’t say it out loud.

- Careful, director.
- It’s all right.

I understand.

Let’s go, doctor.

Everything’s clear now.

Thank you for making the trip.

Comrade Secretary.

I’m listening.

First of all, I ask for discretion.

Under no circumstances
should my name…

- But the investigation…
- No investigation.

I’m not blaming anyone.

Please, don’t contact my brother
just yet because of the…

I understand.

What do you think,
Comrade Secretary?

It’s hard to immediately…

I can’t remember where we’ve met.

He recognized you immediately.

I think it was

at some training in Warsaw.

His manner…

And he resembles his brother.

But holds a lower position.

What does he do, anyway?

I would be careful.

An affair, getting beaten up
by a jealous husband.

You think that higher ranking
officials are not human?

These things happen everywhere.

I don’t envy that husband.

Damn,

these sheets don't look clean,
maybe you should change them?

That’s right.

And I’ll tell them to put
some toilet paper on the ward.

Thank you.

How about some medicine?

- That’s always the biggest problem.
- Don’t exaggerate, doctor.

It’s not that bad.

But you did see what we’re lacking.

You order too many imported ones!

You should implement
more natural methods.

You know what they say in the country:

If one’s to get better, one will.

And if one’s to die, one will.

Are you making jokes right now?

We can gain a lot for our town.

And for the hospital.

To room six,

to room five,

- to room seven.
- No free beds in room seven.

Put them closer.
You, in the corridor.

Why in the corridor?

I can’t put them any closer.

Release them home, then.

Release them home, doctor?

I’m sorry gentlemen
but we have to sanitize everything.

Health Inspector’s orders.

- What’s that?
- Soup.

Where did you get that soup?

In the kitchen.

Better not give it to him.

Should I give it to the other patients?

Don’t ask me stupid questions.

I brought you some books and a TV.

I don’t understand.

So many things happening,
you’d probably like to be informed.

Of course, thank you.

I think here will be best.

Just a little bit… A bit to the right.

Right here.

Duty calls.

If you need anything,
don’t hesitate to ask.

- Doctor?
- Yes?

I really can’t promise anything but…

Make a list of the most needed things.

I’ll see what I can do.

I told the lady
she can’t come in here.

Anka!

I found your ID at home.

Roman told me where they left you.

Come here to me.

It’s all because of me.

Czesiek...

Are you all right?

I’m fine.

Why are you all alone here?

And the TV?

You…

You’ve landed on your feet again.

Anka…

I was terrified they killed you!

Calm down.

How did you find me here?

Hey…

I called the emergency services.

They said where they found you
and it all fit in.

You told them my name?

Yes.

Bloody hell.

You’ve got to help me get out of here.

Everyone here thinks
I’m Markowicz’s brother.

Who’s Markowicz?

That guy from the Political Bureau.

Jesus Christ…

- Hello, sir.
- Hello.

I see that you’re recovering quickly.

That’s a good hospital.

But I think I’ve overestimated
my strength.

I’ll help you.

No, thank you. I can manage.

I don’t know who you are
but you’re not Markowicz’s brother.

I don’t understand.

He doesn’t have a brother.
I’ve checked.

So why didn’t you have me arrested?

I have no right to be here alone,

put me with other patients,
like a normal honest person.

Stop that nonsense!

You were here as Markowicz’s brother
and you will leave here as one.

You have a wife and kids, right?

One more word
and we’ll talk differently.

So what’s it about?

You’ll tell them
that you want to be released.

I’ll tell the director that
I’ve talked to your brother.

Tomorrow, we’ll all meet
for a farewell coffee and

we’ll forget it ever happened.

Your Honor,

I admire

the defendant’s flair
for telling the story

but I assure you that

nothing like that ever happened.

These defamations are aimed
at discrediting local authorities.

But the documents clearly state
that the hospital had such a patient.

I’m not denying it, Your Honor.

We are often forced
to admit drunkards,

who are the most common
victims of such accidents.

They’re usually released
after few days.

So according to you, he was treated
like all other patients?

I didn’t start that mess.

But when official ways fail,
one does what one can.

Wait.

Czesiek.

Czesiek!

What are you doing?

It’s all right. Go back to sleep.

Where did you get this ID?

- What do you need it for?
- You’ll see when we get to Otwock.

But...

I don’t want things
to be this way.

I want us to be together.

But honesty must be earned.

We won’t get anywhere without
some money and an apartment.

I really can’t do this,
try to understand.

You can.

I know you can.

It’s a piece of cake.

It’s this one. Come on.

Can you slow down?

I think it was somewhere here…

I just…

I just can’t remember which house.

Can I help?

No, thank you.
You’re too young.

But what’s it about?
I know everyone here.

Mitura… Do you know that name?

- Yes.
- He lived here during the war.

I don’t remember exactly.
I think it was Mitura.

I am Mitura.

Maybe you mean my father?
No one else with that name here.

He’s alive?

Yes.

Brother! My darling brother!

I thought I’ll never have
a chance to pay him back.

Why would you want to?
For what?

He was hiding me during the war.

I was but a child.

Come in.

Honey, come quick. What a story!
Go get your grandpa.

What’s going on?

You won’t believe the coincidence.

Excuse me…

I’m sorry but... it looks different.

The door was here.

And this room looked different…

I’m sorry.

You probably changed it
during renovations, right?

That’s right.
It all looked different.

I can’t remember…

I don’t understand…

Just don’t let it slip, father.

Let’s go.

Father...

My savior.

Do you remember me?

No.

You were hiding him during the war.

It’s all right, you can admit it now.

- During the war?
- Yes.

It was so long ago…
How can I remember?

Dad!

Don’t kiss my hands.
No need to.

Dear friends,

good fate wanted me

to meet my savior again,
after thirty years.

I’m fortunate to be spending
the happiest day of my life here,

with you.

In two days, I’ll be far away.

I’m moving to Germany.

I have 10 000 dollars
in a bank in Warsaw.

I’d like to leave something behind.

Don’t be offended,
take half of the money.

- How can I help?
- I’d like to set up an account.

You need to fill these out.

Signature sample,

deposit instructions,

foreign currency
account application.

There are examples on the tables.

What’s the minimal deposit?

- Five dollars.
- That much I have.

We’re waiting.
He went to see the manager.

What’s wrong?

Those thieves don’t want
to pay him his money.

Why wouldn’t they?
That’s impossible.

They have him listed
as a person leaving the country.

Dammit.

He should have taken it out earlier.

And carry so much cash on him?

It’s the first time
we’re hearing about it.

They can pay out in Polish zlotys
at the national exchange rate.

Dollars must stay here.

That’s not right. Other people
take dollars out of the country.

They must be different
kind of immigrants.

I’m out of ideas.

There must be a loophole.

I had no idea it’d be so complicated.

Maybe we’ll still be able
to think of something.

Maybe ask at the
Finance Department?

At the Finance Department,
you’re right.

He ate lunch and now
he’s devouring ice cream.

I hope he doesn’t get sick.

I can’t do it anymore.

We need to work some more.

We’ve been standing here for so long.

There are always queues
in places like this.

Nothing happens right away.

But I’m hungry.

All right, I’ll make it up to you.

Let’s have lunch at Forum.

- You must be hungry.
- Is it done?

It is.

I’ll take it in zlotys, at national
currency exchange rates

and then I’ll just go
and buy dollars.

That’s for all that waiting today.

No need.

So nothing’s done?

Don’t be silly. I have to spend
that change somehow.

We’re gonna lose
a lot of money!

- Nothing I can do about it.
- Listen…

- Maybe we should…
- What?

- …do like that manager said.
- Meaning?

Make a donation.

I can’t go to Germany
without any money.

Those five thousand was
to get me started.

Officially, it’ll be a donation;
unofficially you can

exchange it for cash.

At least you’ll get
some of the money back.

Dammit, it’s been a whole day
and he didn’t take the bait.

But we took him to
a delicious dinner.

Trust must be earned.

I had no idea
we’d spend them so fast.

That’s almost all I had.

Well, first lunch,
now the hotel.

Maybe we should try
with someone else?

We don’t have enough to start over.

Good evening, it’s Zdzisiek.

Hi. Good to hear you.

Listen, Witek…

We’ve all talked about your debacle.

And I think

that we can help you.

But how? It’s a lot of money.

We don’t advertise it
but we do have some dollars.

I was saving for a new car.

Anyway, I’d do it for you.

What do you suggest?

We’ll meet tomorrow,

you bequeath
your account to me.

And you get
three thousand dollars cash.

Well, I don’t know.
You surprised me.

It’s better than zlotys.

And I’ll take care of the taxes.

I don’t think I can accept
such a generous gift.

- You have a better solution?
- No, I don’t.

So we have a deal?

We do. Shall we say
9 am at the bank tomorrow?

9 am it is.

Can I please have a certificate
that I have an account at your bank?

Who do you need that for?

For the Finance Department
and my lawyer.

Your ID, please.

- Here.
- Thank you.

Let’s see if I got everything right.

Witold Śródecki,

a donor,

residing in Cracow,

has 10 000 dollars
in his account at the Polish Bank.

Since he’s going abroad
to live there permanently,

he transfers the above
mentioned amount as a donation

to Zdzisław Mitura,

residing in Otwock at Altanowa street.

All costs associated
with the donation, stamp duty

and taxes, are charged to the recipient.

All that's left are the signatures.

Congratulations, sir.

It’s a lovely gesture.

I didn’t think my last day
here would look like this.

- At least you weren’t bored.
- True.

I have one more favor to ask of you.

Yes?

My plane leaves tomorrow
at 11 am.

I have no family left here

but I’d like someone to see me off.

Shake my hand one last time.

We’ll be there.
All of us. Don’t worry.

Thank you.

All right.

Here are the documents.

You can take it from here.

This is the money for you.

- You won’t count it?
- No need.

That’s the plane.
Wave, children!

What if he isn’t there?
You saw it yourself.

We must have missed each other.

I looked. He wasn’t there,
I’m telling you.

We’ll check the passengers’ list.
Now just wave.

Leave me alone.

He scammed me.

The lawyer was fake
and documents meant nothing.

Do you have any idea

why the defendant
chose you as his victim?

I don’t.

I’ve never dealt
with scammers before.

Was your father really hiding
someone during the war?

No, he did not.

But our neighbor did...

He’s dead now.

Excuse me...

Can I see your ID?

What are you doing in our town?

Vacationing.

That man living with
you is your husband?

No.

So why is he staying in your room?

He’ll get you in trouble.

He’s not staying here.

He’s just visiting.

And why is he visiting?

Who is he to you?

He is…

He’s a diplomat.

A diplomat…

So how is it?

You’re vacationing here?
Or working?

You have no right.

You won’t get far in diplomacy.

And your ID?

We have enough whores here, we don’t
need them coming from out of town.

Czesiek, wake up.

What happened?

An undercover cop accosted
me downstairs

asking who you were.

What did you tell him?

You can’t be staying here
in my room. We have to leave.

- But what did you tell him?
- That you’re a diplomat.

He treated me like a whore.

Don’t worry.

What did you tell him?

That you’re a diplomat.

- Good morning.
- Hello.

Sir, I have this thing to ask of you.

I’m working for the Austrian consulate.

I have a few forms to print.

The samples are here.

Don’t get me involved
in politics.

What politics? Just company paper
and business cards.

Your manager said it’ll
take a month.

And I need it for tomorrow.

I won’t do it even for
the day after tomorrow.

How about for today?

No, neither for today.

For yesterday, then?

Yesterday, you say…

- Good day.
- Hello.

How can I help?

I’d like to have some stamps made.

The order is right here.

It’s the company paper

but the stamps are missing.

If they weren’t,
I wouldn’t be here.

You’ll make them, stamp the order
and all will be in order.

Sir, I can’t do such things.

That’s a shame.

- I thought you’d do it privately.
- Just a second.

- You’re crazy?
- Here’s a typewriter.

Some German textbooks.

Dictionaries,

company paper,

business cards
and four kinds of stamps -

a round one
and three rectangular ones.

These business cards are mine.

The smaller ones are yours.

You said you won’t be
starting anything new.

Don’t worry. If something
goes wrong, we’ll disappear.

I thought you’d change.

Stop that.
You don’t risk anything.

Just so you know,
your German is pretty lousy.

You speak like an immigrant
worker not a diplomat.

I don’t have to speak German at all.

It’s even better when
an Austrian speaks Polish.

Why are you doing this?

I once saw a man on a highway.

He seemed to me
like from a different world.

I’m not convinced about that scam.

You’ll go back right
where you came from.

It won’t just be a regular scam.

I can go with you.

We didn’t order this.
What is that?

It’s from that gentleman over there.

Do forgive me…

I’d like to make a toast.

To the victory at Vienna.

To Austrian - Polish friendship.

- You’re completely crazy.
- Me? You made me a diplomat.

I’m just checking if they buy it.

Excuse me, my name is Linder.

I’m a journalist
at the local afternoon paper.

Yes?

I’d like to tell our readers
about your nice gesture here tonight.

Sit down, please.

Thank you.

May our readers know
who you are?

That’s not a secret.

I’m Jacek Ben Silberstein,
Austrian consul in your town.

We don’t have an Austrian consulate.

But there is a need.
We’re establishing one here.

After you, sir.

Thank you.

The consul will soon be
an ambassador

and it won’t be appropriate
for him to take off his pants.

Naughty.

When are we leaving here, diplomat?

This party is just starting.
No one will touch the consul.

Czesiu…

It’s the police. Don’t open!

They came for the credentials.

Tell them I’ll take them
to Belvedere myself.

Good evening.

- Is the consul here?
- Who?

The consul.

He was at the restaurant
talking to Mr Linder

and buying champagne.

Yes. Come in.

Thank you.

Yes?

I heard you talking
about the consulate.

Any chance there’d be
some work for me there?

A job.

Job you say.

- You speak German?
- Me?

No. But I’m a fast learner.

- Your education?
- I finished university.

You did?

Well, I’ve completed
two years of economy.

Well, sir…

Do you have money
for the deposit?

I don’t follow.

You pay a deposit
if you want to work for us.

How much?

Fifty…

Fifty thousand. Got that much?

I do.

Don’t count on anything,

come see us Monday.

Monday. Thank you.

I’ll be here.

Goodbye.

Here. Everything’s
just like you wanted it.

Taxi sign removed
and number painted over.

It took me half a night.

Fine. Till we open you work on credit.

With pleasure.

- To the voivode.
- Yes, sir.

Good morning.

Doctor Silberstein
is an Austrian consul in Poland

and would like
to see the voivode.

You had an appointment?

Unfortunately not. Mr Silberstein
is just passing through.

We’ll have a lot of problems
with that, gentlemen.

It’s a matter for you, Janek.

Here.

Mr voivode,
an Austrian consul is here.

- He’s waiting in the secretariat.
- Austrian consul?

Doctor engineer Jacek Ben Silberstein.

Stefan, you speak German, don’t you?

A little.

We have an Austrian consul.
Someone has to talk to him.

Janek was in Germany before.
He’s got experience.

Not a real one.

I was there just once
and with an interpreter.

He came with an interpreter.

You could have lead with that.

Jan Guz, the head of the organizational
and legal department.

Jacek Ben Silberstein,
Austrian General Consul.

My attaché.

Hello.

My interpreter.

Nice to meet you.
Please, sit.

You can translate so there
are no misunderstandings.

It’s an unofficial visit
and I understand Polish.

I can speak your language.

And quite well.

How can I help you?

We were sent here by your…

- Foreign Office.
- Foreign Office, I see.

We organize a consulate

and we need some help with

premises and such…

Excuse me for a second.

I’ll see if the voivode is free.

And, as usual, we're the last
to find out.

Foreign Office must have screwed up.

Linder asked me about that consulate.

- Linder who?
- The one from the paper.

There was a party in Monopoly.
Toasts or something.

Others make toasts while
we have to work.

Where will I find a place for him?

Maybe we should send him
to Warsaw, to Berger?

That’s a thought.

We’re very willing

but we can’t make
any decisions

without the approval of the
Consular Department.

Give him all the contact information.

It’s the secretariat of the Consulate of
the Republic of Austria in Poland,

I’d like to talk to the director
of the Consular Department.

Berger speaking.

It’s Jacek Ben Silberstein,
Austrian consul in Poland.

Nice to hear from you.
How can I help?

Director,

The Austrian Republic is organizing

a new consulate.

Yes, I was informed.

We have a little problem.

A little difficulty
with the provincial government.

We should meet.

We should.

Just tell me where and when.

How about here, at the Cabinet.

Let's say...

Thursday?

Just a second, I’ll check.

I can be there at two o’clock.

Will you be alone or will
someone accompany you?

Me, an interpreter

and attaché.
Two of them.

Jerzy Berger, director
of the Consular Department.

Jacek Ben Silberstein, Consul General
of the Republic of Austria.

Krzysztof Jankowski,
attaché for investments.

Roman Bialas, attaché for economy.

Anna Kowalski, interpreter.

Nice to meet you.

Please, take a seat.

And this is our interpreter.

We have two interpreters
so we can speak Polish.

It’ll be much easier. I admire
your command of our language.

But what about your co-workers?

All speak Polish.

They were carefully chosen.

So how can I help you?

First, the premises.

A small house
for the consulate.

We’d like to buy some
furniture, carpets, stuff like that.

I see.

Money must be spent
by the end of the calendar year.

If not it’s gone. Lost.
My attaché will explain.

Well…

We know the problem.
We have the same one.

But what can I do to help?

The provincial government
isn’t at all helpful.

I went to see the voivode, you know.

I’m so glad you found time
to visit us again.

Come, come in.

Sit.

The documents are not here yet,
but that won’t stand in our way.

We’ve already taken some steps
in liaison with the Cabinet.

The official decision to provide you
with a building will be made soon.

For the time being, we offer
elegant rooms in Hotel Monopoly.

And shops where you can get
all you need without waiting.

Great. Very well organized.

Gentlemen, I want to do
something for the town.

You suggest.

We’d have to think about it…

We need so many things…

We do. Maybe a statute?

A good idea. We’ll find an occasion
to commemorate.

But first,

join us at the march.

It would be an important gesture
of the Austrian government.

- Look.
- What?

Look!

"Flowers from the Austrian consul."

Look at the picture.

I will kill that fuck.

This way.

I hope you’ll be satisfied.

It’s nice.

If I may, sir. Let me introduce
the captain.

He makes sure
that our guests are safe.

We know. He did make sure
I was safe once.

Please accept my heartfelt apologies.
It’s the result of that work.

Here is your key, sir.

I hope you’ll feel at home.

When will we arrange the payment?

Later. Let’s not be so formal.

One more thing.
Are you planning a banquet?

- Excuse me?
- A banquet.

We’d have to check
the availability of the restaurant.

Of course, we’ll have a banquet.

The Ambassador
will be the guest of honor.

I can imagine
what will be going on here.

Very good.

Good evening.

This way.

The seating plan
to verify.

The Ambassador on the Secretary’s right?

- Yes, sir.
- And not the other way around?

As you wish, sir.

And I’ll sit here. Next to you, sir.

- Very well.
- And me?

- Oh, I see.
- Look, sir.

The ladies will be presenting
flowers to the Ambassador.

They look good, right?

The blond one looks very fine indeed.

Excuse me, I’ll see what’s that about.

Don’t open.

It can be a provocation.
Call the captain.

Of course.

- Captain!
- Open up!

I’m here. What’s going on?

See that man?

It’s Wiśniak!

- Is he one of yours?
- He stole my money!

He’s some…

He mistakes me for someone else.

We don’t need that here.

Yes, sir. Come in, seven.

It’s seven.

A fat guy is making a scene
by the restaurant door.

Take him down.

It’s Wiśniak,
he’s not a diplomat!

Let me go! He’s a criminal!

I apologize for that incident.

No matter, we have them
in Austria, too.

Good job, captain.

- Don’t mention it.
- Thank you.

Excuse me, sir.

We have petitioners.

I’m sorry. Duty calls.

I’ll see you at the opening.

Goodbye.

You’ll take care of everything?

We should already be back in Vienna.
Nothing we can do here.

- It’s a scandal.
- It’s like throwing money away.

Your passports, please.

You have to do something.

You see to the decorations
and I’ll take care of it.

Of course.

Wait here.

How do I look?

Amazing but I’m afraid
you won’t have time to dance.

Why?

There is a couple of Austrians
there. We have to run.

Now?
What about the ball?

Your husband was downstairs
a moment ago. He’ll be back.

Oh my god! But I can’t
go dressed like this.

We really don’t have time.

Good evening. Welcome.

Good evening.

Let me welcome you
on behalf of the consul.

Right this way.

Good evening.

Where is the host?

He apologies but he had to go
to pick up the Ambassador.

They should be here shortly.

Everything’s ready.

See for yourself.

- Pull over, please.
- As you wish.

We won’t be just standing here, right?

Do come in for an aperitif.

Ladies and gentlemen,
have an aperitif.

We have the money,
we can figure something out.

We don’t stand a chance.
They’ll catch us sooner or later.

What are you talking about?

I’m thinking of you.

For me, prison is more real
that this life here.

Wait a minute…

You still have those passports.

You want to leave here?

We should have left a long time ago.
Here we have no chance.

And neither do we in Austria.

They already have a Chancellor.

Gentlemen, do something.
How much longer can we wait?

Please, be calm.
They should be here any minute.

You do realize how awkward
this situation is.

I do apologize.
But it’ll all be alright.

They should be here shortly.

The police called.

That consul isn’t real.
The Austrian Embassy protested.

I don’t follow.

They asked who came up
with the idea of the consulate.

They asked us?

- We got an order from Warsaw.
- It’s a provocation!

He’s a fraud, not a diplomat.
They’re already looking for him.

- This is an attack on our office.
- Yes, it’s a provocation.

I protest.

Where is Anka? Where is she?

Gentlemen, don’t make a scene.

- You’re under arrest.
- Me?

Yes, come with me.

Ladies and gentlemen,

The Austrian officials gave up on the idea
of opening a consulate in our town.

What’s going on with you?
In a moment it’ll be too late.

It’s all right.

What is it?

Something’s going on behind us.

- You got in the car on the way, run!
- Czesiek!

Witness Jan Guz.

He couldn’t be here because
of important official matters.

He gave a statement
in the preparatory proceedings.

Witness Jerzy Berger.

Witness Jerzy Berger.

Your Honor, he’s the one…

Oh, yes. I’m sorry.

The witness gave his statement
in the preparatory proceedings.

Your Honor,

I have told everything voluntarily

and I agree with the prosecutor.

I can’t agree, however,
with the accusation

that I wanted to cross the border
illegally using a stolen passport.

When we got to the border,

I felt sad.

I realized,

that this place is
like no other.

Your Honor,

I couldn't leave the country.

I’m asking for a mild punishment.

And yet you came back, Wiśniak.

I did. Articles 595 and 623
of the Penal Code.

- What’s that mean?
- What’s that mean?

Political prisoner.

People, facts and situations
presented in the film

did not occur in reality
in the way depicted here.

translated by
Emilia Puszczyńska