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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