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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:15,684 --> 00:00:18,653 Monday, August 2, 1907. 2 00:00:19,388 --> 00:00:21,151 It's six o'clock in the morning. 3 00:00:21,724 --> 00:00:26,161 Today, my youngest son is going to leave our home. 4 00:00:26,896 --> 00:00:31,765 After 3 years of military academy, he enters His Majesty's Army. 5 00:00:32,835 --> 00:00:36,601 I hoped his first assignment would have been in town... 6 00:00:36,772 --> 00:00:38,637 ...or at least nearby. 7 00:00:38,841 --> 00:00:41,742 Instead, he's leaving for a lonely fort... 8 00:00:41,844 --> 00:00:44,608 ...on the most distant border of the empire... 9 00:00:47,583 --> 00:00:51,111 That horse... is a Tartar horse. 10 00:00:51,654 --> 00:00:55,351 GIORGIO SILVAGNI, BAHMAN FARMANARA PRESENT 11 00:00:55,891 --> 00:00:58,189 IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER 12 00:01:44,340 --> 00:01:47,741 Come on... Come on, wake up... it's six. 13 00:01:50,179 --> 00:01:56,015 THE DESERT OFTHETARTARS 14 00:01:58,087 --> 00:02:02,854 FROM THE HOMONYM NOVEL BY DINO BUZZATI 15 00:02:52,942 --> 00:02:55,206 I can't be as happy as you are... 16 00:03:02,451 --> 00:03:04,646 I can't blame you. 17 00:03:05,187 --> 00:03:08,179 I know... but I don't want to leave remembering you like this. 18 00:03:08,524 --> 00:03:11,755 I know how much it means to you. 19 00:03:12,795 --> 00:03:15,161 But it's sad for those who are left behind, too. 20 00:03:36,118 --> 00:03:37,710 Go now! 21 00:05:03,072 --> 00:05:04,664 You're lucky... 22 00:05:04,740 --> 00:05:08,938 You'll wake up everyday hearing the famous trumpets of Fort Bastiano! 23 00:05:09,278 --> 00:05:13,237 I don't even know what this fort looks like... 24 00:05:13,382 --> 00:05:15,077 I only know it's very far... 25 00:05:15,317 --> 00:05:19,549 You're the one who's going to live the most exciting adventure. 26 00:05:45,214 --> 00:05:47,239 Do you see those trees, over there? 27 00:05:49,184 --> 00:05:54,986 When I reach them, I won't turn back, and you won't see me anymore. 28 00:07:53,709 --> 00:07:56,007 Hey... Hey! 29 00:08:01,016 --> 00:08:02,745 Hey there! 30 00:08:14,096 --> 00:08:17,998 Captain... Sir! 31 00:08:19,534 --> 00:08:21,024 What is it? 32 00:08:21,603 --> 00:08:25,903 Nothing, Sir... I just wanted to salute you... 33 00:08:26,141 --> 00:08:27,574 Who are you? 34 00:08:28,277 --> 00:08:30,905 Lieutenant Drogo, Sir. 35 00:08:33,649 --> 00:08:38,609 Go on! Our paths will meet downhill. 36 00:08:47,729 --> 00:08:50,527 - I'm Captain Hortiz. - Lieutenant Drogo, sir. 37 00:08:51,033 --> 00:08:52,660 I suppose you're on the way to Bastiano? 38 00:08:52,734 --> 00:08:55,703 I'd given up the hope of ever finding the fort. 39 00:08:56,638 --> 00:08:57,798 Why? 40 00:08:57,939 --> 00:08:59,804 I must have taken the wrong way, Sir, and... 41 00:09:00,142 --> 00:09:02,542 If you're coming from that direction, you most certainly did. 42 00:09:02,911 --> 00:09:05,311 Those mountains are the border with the North Kingdom. 43 00:09:05,814 --> 00:09:08,339 No army could cross them... 44 00:09:08,483 --> 00:09:12,579 There's never been a fort around here. It'd be useless. 45 00:09:14,589 --> 00:09:17,114 Bastiano is farther on... to the north. 46 00:09:17,826 --> 00:09:20,659 I'm surprised that a messenger doesn't know where he's going... 47 00:09:21,029 --> 00:09:25,591 I'm not a messenger, Sir. I'm going to Bastiano for my first assignment. 48 00:09:27,102 --> 00:09:31,436 Congratulations, Lieutenant. You couldn't have made a better choice. 49 00:09:32,341 --> 00:09:35,139 - Two years, I suppose. - Sir? 50 00:09:35,677 --> 00:09:39,773 That's the rule. Two years on the border count double for seniority. 51 00:09:39,848 --> 00:09:42,840 I didn't know that, Sir, and I didn't choose Bastiano. 52 00:09:43,251 --> 00:09:45,913 - No? - I was ordered there. 53 00:09:47,055 --> 00:09:50,149 That's odd... usually... 54 00:09:51,993 --> 00:09:54,359 - Give me a drink, Strauss. - Yes, sir... 55 00:09:54,529 --> 00:09:56,429 What's odd, Captain? 56 00:09:56,732 --> 00:09:59,394 There aren't many volunteers for Bastiano these days... 57 00:10:00,402 --> 00:10:03,166 That's the reason why you were ordered there, I guess. 58 00:10:07,008 --> 00:10:08,976 - Would you like to drink? - Yes, please. 59 00:10:12,280 --> 00:10:14,407 - Here... - Thank you, Captain. 60 00:10:16,551 --> 00:10:19,748 Bastiano is a dead border station... 61 00:10:21,890 --> 00:10:24,188 ...as you will see. - Thanks... 62 00:11:00,829 --> 00:11:02,490 It's alright, Lieutenant. 63 00:11:04,332 --> 00:11:06,493 It was a splinter under the hoof. 64 00:11:08,670 --> 00:11:12,128 What did the Captain mean with a "dead border station"? 65 00:11:14,376 --> 00:11:17,607 A border with nothing on the other side of it. 66 00:11:21,616 --> 00:11:25,416 Beyond the fort there is a desert... 67 00:11:25,687 --> 00:11:27,882 And then... nothing. 68 00:11:30,125 --> 00:11:32,320 The Desert of theTartars... 69 00:11:33,228 --> 00:11:37,324 They may even have crossed it, centuries ago. 70 00:11:38,033 --> 00:11:43,369 But they vanished, after destroying the ancient city. 71 00:11:44,372 --> 00:11:47,000 The desert has kept their name. 72 00:11:47,976 --> 00:11:53,141 But the older history is, the more men change it into legend. 73 00:11:53,748 --> 00:11:57,445 So, we don't know what's true and what isn't. 74 00:12:03,058 --> 00:12:05,891 I've lived at Bastiano Fort for eighteen years. 75 00:12:06,161 --> 00:12:09,221 I must say the place is more lively on the inside than you could say from here. 76 00:12:15,236 --> 00:12:17,466 I see you are in a hurry to report. 77 00:12:17,906 --> 00:12:19,396 Ride ahead... 78 00:12:20,475 --> 00:12:24,206 Go... go ahead, Lieutenant... 79 00:14:42,217 --> 00:14:43,548 Halt! 80 00:14:44,819 --> 00:14:46,150 Advance and be recognized! 81 00:14:46,221 --> 00:14:50,248 I'm Lieutenant Drogo. Assigned to Fort Bastiano. 82 00:14:50,558 --> 00:14:52,685 I've come to take up my post. 83 00:15:22,991 --> 00:15:24,618 I'm Lieutenant Simeon. 84 00:15:25,360 --> 00:15:26,793 Lieutenant Drogo. 85 00:15:28,229 --> 00:15:30,026 Welcome to Bastiano. 86 00:15:30,398 --> 00:15:31,695 Thank you. 87 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:33,365 Lazare! 88 00:15:34,769 --> 00:15:36,168 MarshalTronk. 89 00:15:38,640 --> 00:15:40,835 Take the Lieutenant's horse. 90 00:15:47,649 --> 00:15:49,947 Come with me, I'll take you to meet Major Matti. 91 00:15:50,218 --> 00:15:53,187 - Take over, Tronk. - But, we're in the middle of a training! 92 00:15:53,521 --> 00:15:54,579 So what? 93 00:15:54,656 --> 00:15:58,854 In case of alarm, the commissioned officer on duty takes command. 94 00:15:58,993 --> 00:16:00,551 That's the rule, Sir. 95 00:16:00,828 --> 00:16:05,356 Yes, Tronk, that's Paragraph 3. But paragraph 12 says: 96 00:16:05,733 --> 00:16:10,898 "Guard posts not immediately exposed to attack, which is this case... 97 00:16:10,972 --> 00:16:14,931 may be placed under the command of a high-ranking non-commissioned officer". 98 00:16:15,009 --> 00:16:16,476 Any objections? 99 00:16:17,045 --> 00:16:18,569 None, Sir. 100 00:16:18,947 --> 00:16:21,745 Fine. Come with me, Lieutenant Drogo. 101 00:16:24,319 --> 00:16:28,779 It's not your fault, but you've arrived at the worst possible moment. 102 00:16:28,957 --> 00:16:30,288 I'm sorry, Sir. 103 00:16:30,425 --> 00:16:33,588 Colonel, this is Lieutenant Drogo. 104 00:16:37,532 --> 00:16:40,865 I'm delighted to welcome you to Bastiano. 105 00:16:41,436 --> 00:16:48,308 The King himself has called us "the noblest guardian of His crown". 106 00:16:48,509 --> 00:16:53,344 Our regiment is an enviable assignment for an ambitious young officer. 107 00:16:53,748 --> 00:16:55,477 You'll soon see for yourself. 108 00:16:58,853 --> 00:17:00,343 I'm listening, Lieutenant... 109 00:17:04,993 --> 00:17:09,259 All positions ready to open fire 6 minutes before the general alarm. 110 00:17:09,964 --> 00:17:12,159 Six minutes, you say? 111 00:17:13,301 --> 00:17:16,293 Five minutes and 42 seconds. 112 00:17:16,838 --> 00:17:22,105 It's a pity you're leaving us, Lieutenant. As a soldier... I'll miss you. 113 00:17:22,810 --> 00:17:28,373 If I may say so... I'll miss you too, Sir. As a soldier... 114 00:17:29,350 --> 00:17:31,215 You may go... 115 00:17:40,161 --> 00:17:44,723 A fine officier. But all the same... a good riddance. 116 00:17:47,268 --> 00:17:50,431 Would you like to be introduced to His Excellency now, 117 00:17:50,705 --> 00:17:52,138 or tonight at dinner? 118 00:17:52,707 --> 00:17:55,676 Tonight at dinner, Sir. It will be an honor. 119 00:18:21,936 --> 00:18:25,838 Good evening, Lieutenant Drogo. My name's Rovine. I'm the doctor here. 120 00:18:29,177 --> 00:18:33,238 Your medical file just arrived on my table. Welcome to Bastiano. 121 00:18:33,381 --> 00:18:34,609 Thanks, Sir. 122 00:18:44,959 --> 00:18:50,397 Excuse me, Colonel. Let me introduce to you... Lieutenant Drogo. 123 00:18:52,366 --> 00:18:55,301 - Sir... - No, thank you. 124 00:19:04,011 --> 00:19:05,876 Don't insist, I already told you... 125 00:19:05,947 --> 00:19:07,744 You must take a decision... You're in bad shape... 126 00:19:07,882 --> 00:19:12,785 I'm stealing the Lieutenant from you. Come with me, Drogo... 127 00:19:17,492 --> 00:19:19,687 What's wrong with the Lieutenant Colonel's health? 128 00:19:20,161 --> 00:19:23,995 A glorious battle wound... from the time when there were still wars... 129 00:19:24,132 --> 00:19:27,397 Broken back... Steel corset... 130 00:19:27,635 --> 00:19:30,035 He's the only one here, who's actually been under fire. 131 00:19:30,138 --> 00:19:33,005 Why you persist? You'd be better off stationed in town. 132 00:19:36,043 --> 00:19:38,273 Oh, right, you just arrived from the city... 133 00:19:38,913 --> 00:19:40,380 ...help me convince him! 134 00:19:40,448 --> 00:19:44,077 - Keep out of this, Lieutenant. - Be careful, for god's sake... 135 00:19:44,152 --> 00:19:48,714 Getting involved in Rathenau's and Amerling's bickering can be dangerous! 136 00:20:05,773 --> 00:20:08,264 Sirs! His Excellency! 137 00:20:12,713 --> 00:20:15,739 Welcome back, Hortiz. I hope your travel was fine. 138 00:20:15,816 --> 00:20:17,374 Thank you, Sir. 139 00:20:17,885 --> 00:20:23,050 Dear Nathanson... General Conrad greets you. 140 00:20:23,124 --> 00:20:27,083 He would like to have your help for the manoeuvres in the south. 141 00:20:27,161 --> 00:20:29,994 Please help yourself... 142 00:20:34,302 --> 00:20:36,361 Carry on... please. 143 00:20:57,491 --> 00:20:59,049 Please, Sirs... 144 00:21:15,409 --> 00:21:20,176 This is Lieutenant Drogo, Sir. He has arrived this morning. 145 00:21:22,450 --> 00:21:25,214 My papers are at the headquarters. 146 00:21:25,519 --> 00:21:27,851 I request the honor of introducing myself to you. 147 00:21:29,824 --> 00:21:32,054 My name is Jean Baptiste Drogo, 148 00:21:32,226 --> 00:21:35,559 Infantry Lieutenant on first assignment. 149 00:21:37,498 --> 00:21:39,090 Good evening, your Excellency. 150 00:21:41,469 --> 00:21:43,096 Good evening, gentlemen. 151 00:21:43,304 --> 00:21:45,295 Good evening, Lieutenant Drogo. 152 00:21:45,706 --> 00:21:47,606 His Excellency, the Colonel, Count of Filimore... 153 00:21:47,675 --> 00:21:51,111 ...commander in chief of the garrison, invites you to join us... 154 00:21:51,245 --> 00:21:52,906 Colonel Nathanson... 155 00:21:57,051 --> 00:21:59,952 Good evening, Lieutenant Drogo. I am in command of your company. 156 00:22:00,121 --> 00:22:01,713 Captain Hortiz... 157 00:22:05,259 --> 00:22:08,854 Good evening, Lieutenant Drogo. I am in command of the garrison's artillery. 158 00:22:08,996 --> 00:22:10,930 Captain Von Sern... 159 00:22:11,632 --> 00:22:15,068 We already met... I am doctor Rovine... 160 00:22:15,202 --> 00:22:16,897 Major doctor Rovine. 161 00:22:19,006 --> 00:22:21,975 I am Simeon, senior subordinate officer of the garrison. 162 00:22:22,276 --> 00:22:23,641 Lieutenant Simeon. 163 00:22:25,613 --> 00:22:27,979 Good evening, Lieutenant Drogo. I'm Amerling. 164 00:22:28,149 --> 00:22:29,639 Lieutenant Von Amerling... 165 00:22:30,651 --> 00:22:33,449 - Good evening, Lieutenant Drogo. - Lieutenant Von Rathenau. 166 00:22:34,155 --> 00:22:36,715 I am Maude. Good evening, Lieutenant Drogo. 167 00:22:36,857 --> 00:22:38,154 Lieutenant Maude... 168 00:22:39,060 --> 00:22:42,188 Good evening, Lieutenant Drogo. My name's Von Arnim. 169 00:22:42,296 --> 00:22:44,764 Lieutenant Von Arnim. 170 00:22:45,599 --> 00:22:48,466 Good evening, Lieutenant Drogo. I'm Sarteris. 171 00:22:48,936 --> 00:22:50,563 Lieutenant Sarteris. 172 00:22:52,206 --> 00:22:55,403 - Good evening, Lieutenant Drogo. - Lieutenant Gothard... 173 00:22:55,976 --> 00:22:58,342 I'm second Lieutenant Morel. Good evening, Lieutenant Drogo. 174 00:22:59,113 --> 00:23:00,705 Second Lieutenant Morel. 175 00:23:04,251 --> 00:23:07,618 Good evening, Lieutenant Drogo. Will you dine with us? 176 00:23:07,988 --> 00:23:11,981 Thank you, Excellency. Thank you, Sirs. I am honored. 177 00:23:53,734 --> 00:23:56,931 You can only see the desert from the advance post. 178 00:23:57,838 --> 00:23:59,499 What can you see from there? 179 00:24:00,274 --> 00:24:06,702 Stones... sand... dust... 180 00:24:07,815 --> 00:24:10,147 And almost always, mist. 181 00:24:10,718 --> 00:24:14,381 But further, to the north... You must be able to see something? 182 00:24:16,090 --> 00:24:21,050 Nothing but mist... in winter and summer. 183 00:24:30,671 --> 00:24:35,370 Still... there are some who insist... 184 00:24:36,677 --> 00:24:40,943 ...that they've seen riders on white horses. 185 00:24:42,082 --> 00:24:43,879 Patrols from the North Kingdom? 186 00:24:49,723 --> 00:24:51,884 Maybe not... 187 00:24:53,327 --> 00:24:55,090 Where else could they come from? 188 00:24:56,697 --> 00:24:58,426 From the desert... 189 00:25:06,073 --> 00:25:12,308 If it were true, the General Staff would know about it... 190 00:25:12,446 --> 00:25:16,314 There are things they prefer not to talk about... 191 00:25:16,450 --> 00:25:19,419 Colonel Filimore himself, he never mentions them. 192 00:25:22,289 --> 00:25:25,258 - As for Hortiz... - Captain Hortiz? 193 00:25:28,662 --> 00:25:31,825 It happened shortly after he arrived here... 194 00:25:32,766 --> 00:25:35,530 He was in charge of the outpost. 195 00:25:38,005 --> 00:25:40,269 He suddenly spotted them... 196 00:25:41,876 --> 00:25:44,106 ...just at the edge of the mist... 197 00:25:45,980 --> 00:25:48,039 Hortiz saw those riders? 198 00:25:48,716 --> 00:25:50,650 He even gave the alarm... 199 00:25:52,686 --> 00:25:55,052 He had a cannon shot fired. 200 00:25:58,626 --> 00:26:00,560 A serious decision... 201 00:26:02,863 --> 00:26:06,060 An officer like Hortiz would never have done it... 202 00:26:07,401 --> 00:26:09,494 ...if he was not sure. 203 00:26:13,407 --> 00:26:18,435 When dawn came, the riders had disappeared... 204 00:26:19,113 --> 00:26:22,207 So he was the only one who saw them. 205 00:26:23,150 --> 00:26:26,381 This morning he told me that Fort Bastiano is a "dead border station"... 206 00:26:26,754 --> 00:26:30,622 ...overlooking nothing. He also spoke of legends... 207 00:26:32,159 --> 00:26:35,390 But he's stayed here, waiting... 208 00:26:36,864 --> 00:26:38,661 Waiting for what? 209 00:26:39,700 --> 00:26:46,572 The enemy. May he come from the North Kingdom, or the desert... 210 00:26:47,875 --> 00:26:50,639 Hortiz may not believe so strongly, now... 211 00:26:51,946 --> 00:26:56,781 ...but he's waiting, just like the others... 212 00:27:07,227 --> 00:27:12,859 Calm down, Colonel... please! Try to stay calm for a moment... 213 00:27:13,968 --> 00:27:15,333 Alright, alright... 214 00:27:16,036 --> 00:27:18,095 I'll help you, don't worry! 215 00:27:19,139 --> 00:27:21,607 How can I make you an injection?! 216 00:27:21,909 --> 00:27:23,171 Calm down! 217 00:27:24,011 --> 00:27:26,605 Give me a hand! 218 00:27:29,617 --> 00:27:31,050 Hold him, hurry! 219 00:27:32,953 --> 00:27:34,511 Keep him still! 220 00:27:37,424 --> 00:27:38,789 What is he saying? 221 00:27:38,926 --> 00:27:41,986 He wants you to put your hand on his mouth... 222 00:27:54,541 --> 00:27:56,202 Keep him still! 223 00:28:26,940 --> 00:28:28,908 You can let him go, Lieutenant. 224 00:29:07,981 --> 00:29:10,779 The drug acts almost immediately. 225 00:30:43,610 --> 00:30:47,068 - I just can't believe it... - What? 226 00:30:47,181 --> 00:30:49,046 That in three days I'll be back in town... 227 00:30:51,518 --> 00:30:55,921 ...and I won't see this fort anymore. But you... 228 00:30:57,891 --> 00:31:00,189 You'll be seeing my family? 229 00:31:02,229 --> 00:31:05,892 Listen... if you want, I can wait for you... 230 00:31:06,200 --> 00:31:07,360 No... 231 00:31:11,905 --> 00:31:15,136 I already told you, I like Bastiano, and I feel fine. 232 00:31:23,750 --> 00:31:26,446 That's what you're going to tell my mother. 233 00:31:33,694 --> 00:31:35,252 Promise me... 234 00:31:35,796 --> 00:31:38,060 What else could I tell her, the truth? 235 00:31:38,632 --> 00:31:41,999 That for you, staying another day at Bastiano equals suicide? 236 00:31:50,944 --> 00:31:53,139 You mustn't be late. 237 00:31:56,950 --> 00:31:58,941 - Goodbye. - Bye. 238 00:32:27,948 --> 00:32:28,812 Alright. 239 00:32:29,982 --> 00:32:34,248 You've been frank with me, and I'll be frank with you. 240 00:32:39,492 --> 00:32:41,255 In order to stay at Bastiano, twice a year, 241 00:32:41,327 --> 00:32:43,420 we all have to pass a medical examination 242 00:32:44,030 --> 00:32:48,296 Me... Lieutenant Colonel Nathanson... the Colonel himself... 243 00:32:48,501 --> 00:32:50,662 Everyone... it's the rule. 244 00:32:53,339 --> 00:32:59,278 When your turn comes, I promise to get you a negative report. 245 00:33:01,347 --> 00:33:04,180 You can count on me. Is that clear, Lieutenant? 246 00:33:04,317 --> 00:33:07,684 Yes, Sir. I don't know how to thank you... 247 00:33:14,727 --> 00:33:19,528 Fine... the next examination will be in four months' time. 248 00:33:20,433 --> 00:33:21,661 Four months? 249 00:33:21,734 --> 00:33:24,100 That's the best I can do, Lieutenant. 250 00:33:26,272 --> 00:33:28,934 What if I would send in an application? 251 00:33:29,208 --> 00:33:32,439 It's a risk for your career. Think about it... 252 00:33:33,212 --> 00:33:38,275 Applying for a transfer at your first assignment could harm you. 253 00:33:39,885 --> 00:33:44,481 If you follow my suggestion, you'll have time to show your value. 254 00:33:45,091 --> 00:33:47,992 Four months... that's not so bad! 255 00:33:48,461 --> 00:33:51,294 I believe you're right, Sir... 256 00:33:53,265 --> 00:33:55,028 I thank you for your advice... 257 00:33:56,202 --> 00:34:01,071 Let's keep this between you and me. 258 00:34:31,504 --> 00:34:33,836 - Good morning, Sir. - Lieutenant Drogo... 259 00:34:34,607 --> 00:34:38,407 Your platoon moved in ahead of Lieutenant Sarteris' at roll call. 260 00:34:38,477 --> 00:34:40,468 He's your senior, here. 261 00:34:40,546 --> 00:34:43,344 Lieutenant Sarteris' platoon was late, Sir... 262 00:34:43,516 --> 00:34:45,211 Don't let this happen anymore. 263 00:34:50,890 --> 00:34:53,950 Your men are well disciplined. Congratulations. 264 00:34:55,928 --> 00:34:59,420 So I'm all the more sorry you made the decision to leave us. 265 00:34:59,965 --> 00:35:01,455 Don't be surprised... 266 00:35:02,234 --> 00:35:05,499 Everybody knows about your agreement with Major Mattis. 267 00:35:12,144 --> 00:35:17,446 Many young officers have come to Bastiano just like you. 268 00:35:19,985 --> 00:35:23,421 And those who have chosen to stay, don't feel inferior. 269 00:35:23,522 --> 00:35:25,717 I never thought anything like that, Sir. 270 00:35:26,258 --> 00:35:28,852 I wanted a different assignment. 271 00:35:29,028 --> 00:35:31,690 It was mere chance that I was sent here. 272 00:35:31,764 --> 00:35:34,392 And if the chance wants you to stay? 273 00:35:34,533 --> 00:35:36,899 Maybe that's what happened to me. 274 00:35:38,137 --> 00:35:42,870 It's more probable that chance had nothing to do with any of it. 275 00:35:57,823 --> 00:36:00,621 Close ranks, Lazare! Get a move on! 276 00:36:24,583 --> 00:36:26,983 - Come on, you stupid mule! - Hey, Lazare! Move on! 277 00:36:27,119 --> 00:36:29,246 Come on, move! 278 00:36:39,064 --> 00:36:43,125 Coming off guard... To attention! 279 00:36:43,536 --> 00:36:45,401 Present arms! 280 00:37:07,927 --> 00:37:10,054 Platoon... halt! 281 00:37:10,563 --> 00:37:13,054 Turn on the right! 282 00:37:15,401 --> 00:37:17,392 Ground arms! 283 00:37:19,371 --> 00:37:24,240 Coming off guard, ground arms! Stand at ease! 284 00:37:24,476 --> 00:37:27,001 - Is this your first duty out here? - Yes. 285 00:37:27,112 --> 00:37:29,012 Rather boring, but you'll get used to it. 286 00:37:40,893 --> 00:37:43,657 Night falls early, this time of year... 287 00:37:43,796 --> 00:37:47,493 Sooner or later, in this darkness, something's going to happen... 288 00:37:48,200 --> 00:37:51,795 The Colonel should be warned of the danger. 289 00:37:52,605 --> 00:37:54,573 What danger? 290 00:37:55,841 --> 00:37:58,742 You see Lieutenant Amerling's unit, over there? 291 00:37:58,944 --> 00:38:02,812 It'll be dark when they get back to the fort, like we'll do tomorrow. 292 00:38:03,816 --> 00:38:08,344 Just like you, Lieutenant Von Amerling has three different passwords. 293 00:38:08,520 --> 00:38:12,217 The one he used when he left, the one he used today... 294 00:38:12,324 --> 00:38:14,884 ...and the one he will need to re-enter the fort. 295 00:38:15,027 --> 00:38:18,793 Because, meanwhile, the guards will have come off duty. 296 00:38:19,298 --> 00:38:21,198 - What of it? - Well... 297 00:38:21,367 --> 00:38:26,236 Let's suppose that the only officer who knows the password falls sick... 298 00:38:26,372 --> 00:38:30,138 In that case, the returning guarding unit couldn't re-enter the fort. 299 00:38:30,209 --> 00:38:34,339 Because nobody but that officer knows the password. 300 00:38:34,747 --> 00:38:38,945 - The sentries would recognize them. - In the dark? 301 00:38:39,752 --> 00:38:43,085 And what if the returning guarding unit was attacked by surprise... 302 00:38:43,155 --> 00:38:46,454 ...and wiped out by an enemy patrol between here and the fort? 303 00:38:46,625 --> 00:38:50,857 The enemy soldiers could put on our uniforms. 304 00:38:52,131 --> 00:38:53,496 True... 305 00:38:53,565 --> 00:38:57,092 Without the password, nobody coming from the North Valley... 306 00:38:57,169 --> 00:39:00,832 ...and I mean nobody, can enter the front. 307 00:39:11,350 --> 00:39:14,877 Guard! Look out! 308 00:39:43,048 --> 00:39:44,345 Tronk! 309 00:39:46,018 --> 00:39:49,647 - Tronk! - At your orders, Sir. 310 00:39:50,222 --> 00:39:56,092 Tronk... I may be mistaken... But it seems to me that... 311 00:39:56,161 --> 00:39:59,028 - Alarm! Alarm! - Alarm! 312 00:39:59,131 --> 00:40:01,793 There's something out there, alarm! 313 00:40:04,937 --> 00:40:07,633 Take your positions! Quick! 314 00:40:09,842 --> 00:40:11,969 Back to your posts, not a sound! 315 00:40:13,679 --> 00:40:16,307 - Double the sentries, Corporal. - Yes, Sir. 316 00:40:16,448 --> 00:40:18,712 - Up to the platform! - Yes, Sir! 317 00:40:21,820 --> 00:40:24,948 - Machine guns ready! - It's vanished, now! 318 00:40:25,090 --> 00:40:28,150 - I can't see anything, now... - Machine guns ready to fire! 319 00:40:30,362 --> 00:40:32,227 They can tell, Sir... 320 00:40:34,400 --> 00:40:36,095 What do you mean? 321 00:40:36,702 --> 00:40:40,138 The horses, they can feel them coming... 322 00:40:41,306 --> 00:40:44,571 Them who? Shut up! 323 00:40:53,719 --> 00:40:55,744 From where? 324 00:40:57,689 --> 00:40:59,554 And who are they? 325 00:41:02,895 --> 00:41:08,527 There's only the desert out there... miles and miles of desert... 326 00:41:19,378 --> 00:41:20,811 Tronk... 327 00:41:23,615 --> 00:41:25,583 Would you give the alarm? 328 00:41:30,489 --> 00:41:35,950 To fire the cannon is always a serious decision... 329 00:41:36,495 --> 00:41:40,363 In a couple of minutes, the fort would be on war... 330 00:41:43,402 --> 00:41:46,337 I'd wait till dawn, Sir... 331 00:42:03,988 --> 00:42:06,081 What do you think, Tronk? 332 00:42:07,292 --> 00:42:09,453 Nothing yet, Sir. 333 00:42:10,662 --> 00:42:13,961 Ask the corporal to come here, and get back to your cannon. 334 00:42:14,065 --> 00:42:15,327 Yes, Sir. 335 00:42:17,035 --> 00:42:18,297 So... 336 00:42:21,206 --> 00:42:23,197 Now tell me what you think... 337 00:42:23,808 --> 00:42:27,369 That horse isn't from Bastiano, Sir. 338 00:42:27,512 --> 00:42:32,882 At Bastiano, maybe you haven't noticed, all the horses are black. 339 00:42:34,419 --> 00:42:36,216 So, where would it come from? 340 00:42:40,258 --> 00:42:42,726 Relieve the night guard, Corporal. 341 00:42:42,794 --> 00:42:47,993 Put three gunners at the cannon, ready to fire. 342 00:42:52,036 --> 00:42:53,333 Tronk... 343 00:42:55,273 --> 00:42:57,833 Would you advise me to give the alarm, now? 344 00:42:58,009 --> 00:43:00,034 No Sir, not yet... 345 00:43:00,445 --> 00:43:03,812 But we should be prepared to do it, any moment... 346 00:43:05,350 --> 00:43:10,083 That horse... what is the danger of a lone horse? 347 00:43:10,788 --> 00:43:12,881 It could mean that danger is on the way. 348 00:43:15,059 --> 00:43:16,924 From the North Kingdom? 349 00:43:17,061 --> 00:43:20,622 Their horsemen have never ventured into the desert... 350 00:43:21,299 --> 00:43:23,096 At least, not until now... 351 00:43:23,601 --> 00:43:28,698 Then call them with their name! I want to hear you say that word! 352 00:43:34,712 --> 00:43:39,240 That horse... is a Tartar horse. 353 00:43:53,231 --> 00:43:55,256 Nothing's going to happen... 354 00:43:56,834 --> 00:43:58,699 No one's coming... 355 00:44:00,171 --> 00:44:05,108 We spent the whole day staring at that horse. 356 00:44:05,276 --> 00:44:08,803 Lazare, on your post! C'mon, Lazare! 357 00:44:09,314 --> 00:44:11,305 I know how you feel, Sir... 358 00:44:11,549 --> 00:44:15,781 ...but the border is just below us... 359 00:44:16,120 --> 00:44:18,782 - Rules are rules. - What rules? 360 00:44:19,090 --> 00:44:22,321 That horse out there has nothing to do with your rules! 361 00:44:28,099 --> 00:44:31,398 Alright, Tronk... You're right. 362 00:44:33,104 --> 00:44:35,732 I won't send anyone to bring the horse in... 363 00:44:37,108 --> 00:44:39,599 ...because it's against regulations. 364 00:44:40,445 --> 00:44:43,437 Our relief will be here in an hour. 365 00:44:51,956 --> 00:44:53,753 And it will soon be dark... 366 00:45:03,468 --> 00:45:07,768 - Halt! Who's there? - Guard returning from the outpost. 367 00:45:07,839 --> 00:45:11,104 - Give the password! - "Sword and banner". 368 00:45:11,175 --> 00:45:12,574 Open the door! 369 00:45:39,804 --> 00:45:45,709 - Guard, halt! Turn on the left! - Stand at ease... 370 00:45:45,843 --> 00:45:48,835 - Tronk, call the roll and dismiss. - Yes, Sir. 371 00:45:50,181 --> 00:45:53,412 - Corporal, call the roll. - Yes, Sir. 372 00:45:54,986 --> 00:45:56,453 - Merru... - Present! 373 00:45:56,554 --> 00:45:57,987 - Sveta... - Present! 374 00:45:58,089 --> 00:45:59,556 - Vicinic... - Present! 375 00:45:59,657 --> 00:46:01,090 - Filey... - Present! 376 00:46:01,159 --> 00:46:02,626 - Fratz... - Present! 377 00:46:02,694 --> 00:46:04,161 - Haus... - Present! 378 00:46:04,228 --> 00:46:05,752 Lazare... 379 00:46:06,431 --> 00:46:08,865 - Lazare! - Present... 380 00:46:09,500 --> 00:46:13,402 That horse should have been captured and examined! 381 00:46:14,305 --> 00:46:16,068 But, the regulations, Sir... 382 00:46:16,140 --> 00:46:19,803 There are situations where an officer must take responsibility. 383 00:46:21,012 --> 00:46:22,536 You may go... 384 00:46:30,154 --> 00:46:31,815 Stay here, Lieutenant... 385 00:46:35,860 --> 00:46:38,021 You behaved wisely... 386 00:46:38,229 --> 00:46:42,723 First, by not alerting the fort. Am I right, Excellency? 387 00:46:43,601 --> 00:46:47,093 It was just a horse without a horseman. 388 00:46:48,473 --> 00:46:52,170 Secondly, you followed regulations to the letter. 389 00:46:52,310 --> 00:46:53,800 I congratulate you... 390 00:46:55,513 --> 00:46:57,947 A border is a border... 391 00:46:58,583 --> 00:47:04,078 Only the Colonel could have taken the initiative to capture that horse. 392 00:47:05,990 --> 00:47:10,450 Captain, do you think that horse belonged to a military unit? 393 00:47:12,096 --> 00:47:15,725 - Answer me, Captain. - No, I don't think so, Sir. 394 00:47:17,068 --> 00:47:22,529 Still, you reckon that this incident is suspect... 395 00:47:22,840 --> 00:47:23,772 Yes, Major. 396 00:47:23,841 --> 00:47:27,277 Then why haven't you doubled the guards? 397 00:47:27,345 --> 00:47:31,941 Can't you see this is a moment in which regulations should be applied strictly? 398 00:47:41,392 --> 00:47:42,757 Come with me, Lieutenant. 399 00:47:50,535 --> 00:47:55,131 - A white horse, you said? - Yes, Your Excellency. 400 00:47:55,439 --> 00:47:57,202 Call me Colonel, please... 401 00:47:57,775 --> 00:47:59,538 I'm honored, Colonel. 402 00:48:00,211 --> 00:48:03,703 - No special marks? - No, Sir. 403 00:48:04,182 --> 00:48:05,581 And no saddle... 404 00:48:06,450 --> 00:48:10,477 - It must have gone away by now... - Probably, Colonel. 405 00:48:15,226 --> 00:48:18,753 Do you think I should have trespassed the border to catch it? 406 00:48:18,830 --> 00:48:21,765 Regulations are regulations, Lieutenant... 407 00:48:21,833 --> 00:48:24,768 It's certainly the Colonel's opinion. 408 00:48:25,670 --> 00:48:27,729 You may go now, Major... 409 00:48:40,451 --> 00:48:43,318 You must not blame yourself, Lieutenant. 410 00:48:43,654 --> 00:48:48,853 Major Mattis is right... There's nothing we can do about it. 411 00:49:02,840 --> 00:49:05,331 - Who goes there? - Private Lazare, mule driver. 412 00:49:05,409 --> 00:49:10,278 Listen, friend, I've broken regulations, try to keep it quiet... 413 00:49:10,448 --> 00:49:12,473 I'm bringing back the horse! 414 00:49:12,783 --> 00:49:15,616 Go to the entrance and give the password! 415 00:49:15,686 --> 00:49:18,450 The password?! How should I know it! 416 00:49:18,689 --> 00:49:22,022 Don't you understand, guard? Didn't you hear about the horse? 417 00:49:22,159 --> 00:49:26,425 Look, I'm bringing it in! Let me in, c'mon! 418 00:49:26,898 --> 00:49:29,833 Are you going to open up or not? 419 00:49:29,967 --> 00:49:33,835 - The password! - I told you... I don't know it! 420 00:49:33,971 --> 00:49:39,705 We surely know each other! I am Lazare! I can't see you, but... 421 00:49:41,279 --> 00:49:46,979 What are you doing? You're not going to shoot! 422 00:49:47,285 --> 00:49:49,685 No! Don't shoot! No! 423 00:49:52,490 --> 00:49:54,151 - Alarm! - Alarm! 424 00:49:54,292 --> 00:49:56,988 - Alarm! - Everybody on your posts! 425 00:50:05,336 --> 00:50:07,031 - Open the door! - You can't go out, Sir. 426 00:50:07,104 --> 00:50:08,628 Get off! 427 00:50:16,380 --> 00:50:17,711 Lazare! 428 00:51:32,456 --> 00:51:37,519 Right between the eyes. Who fired? 429 00:51:38,562 --> 00:51:40,530 Private Kupka. 430 00:51:43,768 --> 00:51:47,260 First rate shot. I trained him myself... 431 00:51:48,472 --> 00:51:51,999 - And who's this? - Private Lazare, Sir. 432 00:51:52,410 --> 00:51:53,468 A deserter... 433 00:51:53,544 --> 00:51:58,846 Being the officer on duty, it's my job to find out how the tragedy occurred. 434 00:51:59,016 --> 00:52:05,421 "Tragedy"? Stop being dramatic, Captain! 435 00:52:05,489 --> 00:52:10,188 Lazare tried to bring the horse back to the fort, Sir. 436 00:52:10,294 --> 00:52:12,228 The sentry can testify. 437 00:52:12,296 --> 00:52:17,962 Sure, he'll testify! And he'll confirm that this soldier was a traitor! 438 00:52:23,441 --> 00:52:26,638 You also have a few things to explain, Lieutenant. 439 00:52:26,777 --> 00:52:28,938 This soldier was in your unit, wasn't he? 440 00:52:29,013 --> 00:52:30,275 Yes, Sir. 441 00:52:30,347 --> 00:52:33,976 His disobedience could have caused a serious incident! 442 00:52:34,118 --> 00:52:38,350 The North Kingdom might protest for border violation! 443 00:52:38,422 --> 00:52:40,356 You can't be serious, Sir! 444 00:52:45,830 --> 00:52:48,458 Deal with this, Tronk. 445 00:52:48,532 --> 00:52:51,763 Have him buried, without honors! 446 00:52:51,936 --> 00:52:53,267 Yes, Sir. 447 00:53:36,447 --> 00:53:37,709 Marshal! 448 00:53:42,520 --> 00:53:46,081 - Order... arms. - Yes, Sir. 449 00:53:49,326 --> 00:53:53,558 Order... arms! 450 00:53:54,865 --> 00:53:57,891 Order... arms! 451 00:54:19,890 --> 00:54:23,792 Order... arms! 452 00:54:32,503 --> 00:54:35,631 Order... arms! 453 00:54:39,743 --> 00:54:43,144 Order... arms! 454 00:55:13,510 --> 00:55:15,273 What's going on? 455 00:55:20,684 --> 00:55:23,949 Tronk, I asked you what's going on! 456 00:55:24,088 --> 00:55:27,114 The third platoon refuses to obey orders, Sir... 457 00:55:27,191 --> 00:55:29,250 It's private Lazare's section. 458 00:55:29,693 --> 00:55:32,719 They refused to present arms before the flag. 459 00:55:35,699 --> 00:55:37,360 This is a mutiny... 460 00:55:51,348 --> 00:55:54,977 These men belong to your company, Captain... 461 00:55:56,253 --> 00:55:58,653 And to your platoon, Lieutenant! 462 00:56:00,357 --> 00:56:04,919 I demand a report, immediately! 463 00:56:18,609 --> 00:56:21,442 Order... arms! 464 00:56:32,323 --> 00:56:39,286 You bastards... You fucking bastards! 465 00:56:40,364 --> 00:56:43,527 You bunch of swines! Bastards! 466 00:56:44,702 --> 00:56:46,693 You bastards! 467 00:56:54,945 --> 00:57:01,544 Alright... let them stand there. Without food and water! 468 00:57:01,618 --> 00:57:03,916 As long as they refuse to obey! 469 00:57:07,091 --> 00:57:09,423 Marshal, break the ranks! 470 00:57:27,244 --> 00:57:29,735 My report, Colonel. 471 00:57:36,019 --> 00:57:38,544 What do you want from them, Major? 472 00:57:38,822 --> 00:57:43,623 First, their submission. Then, I want them severely punished. 473 00:57:53,437 --> 00:57:55,803 The dead soldier was one of them, wasn't he? 474 00:57:56,173 --> 00:57:58,801 That's no excuse, Colonel. 475 00:57:58,876 --> 00:58:03,836 Those men refused to present arms before their officers and the flag! 476 00:58:04,148 --> 00:58:06,981 And they disobeyed orders! 477 00:58:33,310 --> 00:58:36,473 Platoon... stand at attention! 478 00:58:38,315 --> 00:58:40,647 Order... arms! 479 00:58:53,096 --> 00:58:56,623 Captain Hortiz, have these men taken to their cells. 480 00:58:56,767 --> 00:58:58,826 Four days of bread and water. 481 00:59:20,089 --> 00:59:24,685 You have a heart condition, this altitude is bad for your system. 482 00:59:25,929 --> 00:59:28,022 Will that do? 483 00:59:28,097 --> 00:59:30,657 Perfect. Thank you, Doctor. 484 00:59:31,401 --> 00:59:34,802 Bastiano is probably bad for everyone. 485 00:59:35,405 --> 00:59:38,101 God himself would have troubles living here. 486 00:59:38,274 --> 00:59:40,333 You're thinking about Amerling's illness? 487 00:59:40,810 --> 00:59:44,041 Yes... Amerling's and other people's too. 488 00:59:48,151 --> 00:59:52,884 Some nasty germs have been trapped in these walls for centuries... 489 00:59:52,989 --> 00:59:55,321 There's no cure. 490 00:59:55,525 --> 00:59:58,460 And it's impossible to find its origin... 491 00:59:59,562 --> 01:00:02,725 Even the specialists in the capital weren't able find a cure. 492 01:00:07,737 --> 01:00:11,173 - You're wise to leave... - But, that's not the reason... 493 01:00:11,808 --> 01:00:13,571 I was sent here by mistake... 494 01:00:14,611 --> 01:00:18,638 Here or elsewhere... we're all somewhere by mistake. 495 01:00:20,083 --> 01:00:22,415 You're wise. If I could, I'd do the same... 496 01:00:22,619 --> 01:00:24,678 Couldn't you ask for a transfer? 497 01:00:25,221 --> 01:00:31,626 Yes, I could, of course... but I'd feel like a deserter... 498 01:00:36,132 --> 01:00:39,363 With this certificate, you can leave whenever you like. 499 01:00:39,936 --> 01:00:42,166 All you need is the General's signature... 500 01:00:43,172 --> 01:00:45,606 You're lucky, he'll be here in two weeks. 501 01:00:46,075 --> 01:00:50,273 Less than what it would take sending it to town and waiting for an answer. 502 01:00:52,115 --> 01:00:53,377 Thank you. 503 01:00:53,683 --> 01:00:56,413 - Goodbye, Lieutenant. - Goodbye. 504 01:01:50,139 --> 01:01:51,401 Touched! 505 01:01:56,946 --> 01:02:00,279 You're really good, and I'm not as young as you are. 506 01:02:00,350 --> 01:02:02,181 I ask your permission to retire. 507 01:02:02,552 --> 01:02:05,214 You don't seem tired, Captain... 508 01:02:06,389 --> 01:02:09,825 You think I can't last till the end of the match? 509 01:02:10,059 --> 01:02:14,359 I really wanted to stop, Amerling, but if you want to continue... 510 01:02:15,198 --> 01:02:16,529 Thank you, Sir. 511 01:02:23,106 --> 01:02:24,368 Thank you. 512 01:03:58,534 --> 01:04:03,130 Garrison! Stand at attention! 513 01:04:11,280 --> 01:04:13,510 On your knees! 514 01:04:17,820 --> 01:04:21,085 I'm afraid, and I place my trust in Thee, my Lord... 515 01:04:21,190 --> 01:04:23,818 O Lord, grant us peace! 516 01:04:23,926 --> 01:04:28,226 Listen to me, Lord, turn not Thy face away from me. 517 01:04:28,631 --> 01:04:32,192 Bless my soul and wash away my sins. 518 01:04:32,301 --> 01:04:35,464 Jesus, have mercy upon us. 519 01:04:35,638 --> 01:04:40,439 Saturday night, as the first day of the week was dawning... 520 01:04:40,510 --> 01:04:44,606 Mary Magdalene and the other Maria, after bought some essences... 521 01:04:44,680 --> 01:04:48,480 ...came to see Jesus' sepulchre to embalm him. 522 01:04:49,352 --> 01:04:52,617 And then an angel came, descending from up above... 523 01:04:52,889 --> 01:04:55,483 He knocked over the stone, and sat on it. 524 01:04:55,591 --> 01:04:59,687 He looked like a thunderbolt, and his dress was white as snow... 525 01:04:59,795 --> 01:05:04,755 The guards, frightened, fell on the ground as if they were dead. 526 01:05:04,834 --> 01:05:08,031 But the Angel smiled, and said to the women: 527 01:05:08,171 --> 01:05:13,268 "Don't be afraid, the man you are looking for, isn't here". 528 01:05:13,776 --> 01:05:18,270 He rose again from the death, on the third day, as he had foretold... 529 01:05:18,881 --> 01:05:25,445 ...and has gone to Galilea. You will meet him there. 530 01:05:38,701 --> 01:05:40,965 They have swords and shields... 531 01:05:43,573 --> 01:05:46,736 I'm sorry, Sir? What are you talking about? 532 01:05:47,476 --> 01:05:49,740 The horsemen in the desert. 533 01:05:49,912 --> 01:05:52,107 The men I saw once, a long time ago. 534 01:05:52,815 --> 01:05:54,749 They ride white horses. 535 01:05:55,318 --> 01:05:59,379 They don't want anyone to see their swords gleaming in the sun. 536 01:05:59,722 --> 01:06:05,490 They let them tarnish. An old warriors' trick. 537 01:06:06,696 --> 01:06:09,096 Is this what you wanted me to say? 538 01:06:09,565 --> 01:06:11,499 Why I stayed here? 539 01:06:14,904 --> 01:06:16,599 To wait for them... 540 01:07:24,140 --> 01:07:27,667 - This is Captain Hortiz... - Good evening, Captain. 541 01:07:27,843 --> 01:07:29,470 General... 542 01:07:29,545 --> 01:07:30,876 Our dear Nathanson... 543 01:07:30,946 --> 01:07:35,246 - I'm happy to see you, how is it? - Fine, Excellency, I feel better. 544 01:07:35,651 --> 01:07:39,348 - Lieutenants Von Amerling... - Sir. 545 01:07:40,222 --> 01:07:43,123 ...Von Arnim... - General... 546 01:07:43,225 --> 01:07:45,853 ...Maude... - Excellency. 547 01:07:47,430 --> 01:07:49,625 First lieutenant Gothard. 548 01:07:50,399 --> 01:07:51,991 I'm honoured, Your Excellency. 549 01:07:54,570 --> 01:07:56,970 - Lieutenant Sarteris. - General... 550 01:07:57,373 --> 01:08:02,709 Ah, Sarteris... your mother is my wife's friend. They meet often. 551 01:08:02,945 --> 01:08:07,348 She always asks me about you, I'll tell her that we've met. 552 01:08:07,416 --> 01:08:09,281 Thank you very much, Sir. 553 01:08:10,753 --> 01:08:13,586 - Lieutenant Morel. - Good evening, Excellency. 554 01:08:13,756 --> 01:08:15,519 Good evening, Lieutenant. 555 01:08:17,526 --> 01:08:21,462 - Major Mattis. - Nice to see you. 556 01:08:21,564 --> 01:08:23,031 I'm honored. 557 01:08:23,733 --> 01:08:26,566 - Captain Von Sern... - Captain... 558 01:08:28,537 --> 01:08:31,370 - Lieutenant Simeon. - Ah, Simeon... 559 01:08:31,974 --> 01:08:35,034 I knew your father, we were together in the academy. 560 01:08:35,111 --> 01:08:36,339 I know, sir... 561 01:08:37,847 --> 01:08:41,613 - This is Lieutenant Drogo. - Lieutenant... 562 01:08:41,717 --> 01:08:44,117 You're new at Bastiano, aren't you... 563 01:08:44,620 --> 01:08:45,814 I've been here four months, Sir. 564 01:08:45,888 --> 01:08:49,016 I consider Lieutenant Drogo as one of the garrison's best officer. 565 01:08:49,091 --> 01:08:52,857 I'm not surprised, Filimore, Bastiano attracts all of our best young men. 566 01:08:52,928 --> 01:08:55,988 - I'm happy to see you here. - Dinner is served, Sirs. 567 01:08:56,132 --> 01:08:57,599 This way, Excellency. 568 01:08:58,768 --> 01:09:01,965 Good idea! This ceremony has given me appetite. 569 01:09:02,037 --> 01:09:05,268 I envy you, Filimore... you have the best garrison, the best officers... 570 01:09:05,508 --> 01:09:10,343 ...the finest cooks of the kingdom. I ask myself if Bastiano has a weak spot? 571 01:09:12,181 --> 01:09:17,016 Dear Colonel, I want to tell you a story that... 572 01:09:38,808 --> 01:09:42,904 - Is something wrong, Drogo? - No doctor, nothing... 573 01:09:44,046 --> 01:09:46,446 Shall I have the General sign your certificate for you? 574 01:09:46,615 --> 01:09:48,105 No, thank you... 575 01:09:48,751 --> 01:09:51,652 Then, don't just stand there. Come and sit... 576 01:10:16,879 --> 01:10:18,403 I'm going this way... 577 01:10:21,650 --> 01:10:26,849 - This time we lost our prey, Sir. - You lost it, not me... 578 01:12:04,320 --> 01:12:09,553 Next time, Lieutenant, don't provoke me with these kinds of games. 579 01:12:09,892 --> 01:12:13,521 And don't try with others. You would lose in any case. 580 01:12:15,197 --> 01:12:17,062 Yes, until it's a game... 581 01:12:19,602 --> 01:12:23,038 Major! Look over there... 582 01:12:41,023 --> 01:12:41,853 How many are they? 583 01:12:42,389 --> 01:12:44,152 About one company, I think. 584 01:12:47,061 --> 01:12:53,625 That soldier... the one who brought that horse to our fort... 585 01:12:54,902 --> 01:12:56,699 Do you remember, Drogo? 586 01:12:57,638 --> 01:12:59,833 Yes, Colonel, I remember. 587 01:13:03,911 --> 01:13:09,474 It's too bad we never found where that horse came from... Come in, please. 588 01:13:14,455 --> 01:13:16,082 Colonel... 589 01:13:18,726 --> 01:13:20,421 Lieutenant Amerling just came back... 590 01:13:20,494 --> 01:13:24,191 He believes the enemy will be in sight in a few minutes. 591 01:13:26,834 --> 01:13:30,099 - Did you say "the enemy", Major? - Yes, Colonel. 592 01:13:30,237 --> 01:13:34,401 Those soldiers are advancing armed, according to the rules of engagement. 593 01:13:34,475 --> 01:13:36,909 They wanted to take us by surprise, after skirting the desert... 594 01:13:36,977 --> 01:13:39,707 ...avoiding to be seen by the outpost. 595 01:13:40,447 --> 01:13:43,245 Thank you... you may go, Major. 596 01:13:43,984 --> 01:13:49,684 Colonel, Sir... aren't you going to order a general alarm? 597 01:13:51,058 --> 01:13:56,018 Major, I appreciate your sense of duty, as always. 598 01:13:56,330 --> 01:14:01,768 Summon all the officers for the usual daily report, in 10 minutes. 599 01:14:02,002 --> 01:14:05,096 - But, Colonel... - You may go now, Major. 600 01:14:13,947 --> 01:14:16,108 Please stay, Lieutenant... 601 01:14:22,956 --> 01:14:25,424 Stay, please... 602 01:14:31,198 --> 01:14:35,965 What's this confusion? Go back to your places! 603 01:14:36,036 --> 01:14:40,132 You've no business here! Clear the parapets! Move! 604 01:14:45,846 --> 01:14:49,680 Colonel, the officers are here to report. 605 01:15:07,835 --> 01:15:10,633 Sit down, please, Colonel Nathanson. 606 01:15:19,646 --> 01:15:21,614 Sit down, gentlemen... 607 01:15:25,586 --> 01:15:27,747 Did you want to say something, Major? 608 01:15:27,888 --> 01:15:30,982 There are more on the way, Colonel. 609 01:15:31,124 --> 01:15:35,356 They're spreading out along the border. You can see them from the window. 610 01:15:35,496 --> 01:15:37,555 No, I don't think so. 611 01:15:39,433 --> 01:15:41,298 Stay where you are, Major. 612 01:15:44,571 --> 01:15:48,667 I'll ask you to look out, if I feel it necessary. 613 01:16:02,055 --> 01:16:06,458 I'm sorry to have to say this... 614 01:16:07,361 --> 01:16:09,056 I have noticed... 615 01:16:14,468 --> 01:16:20,464 I noticed that, during the changing of the guard, some units arrive... 616 01:16:20,774 --> 01:16:22,571 ...without their commanding officers. 617 01:16:22,709 --> 01:16:26,338 Colonel, we're wasting valuable time! 618 01:16:36,290 --> 01:16:38,850 Lieutenant Malevic, Excellency. 619 01:16:39,059 --> 01:16:42,620 I bring a message from Your Excellency the Chief of the General Staff. 620 01:16:47,501 --> 01:16:49,469 Excuse me, gentlemen... 621 01:17:21,335 --> 01:17:24,862 Thank you, Lieutenant. You must be exhausted... 622 01:17:25,238 --> 01:17:27,934 Lieutenant Von Arnim will look after you. 623 01:17:35,882 --> 01:17:37,873 Dear Officers... 624 01:17:38,485 --> 01:17:41,283 I noticed that this morning, our soldiers... 625 01:17:42,222 --> 01:17:45,487 ...and you too... were somewhat troubled... 626 01:17:45,659 --> 01:17:51,825 ...by the presence of unidentified troops spotted in the North Valley. 627 01:17:53,300 --> 01:17:57,396 The troops are from the North Kingdom, 628 01:17:58,538 --> 01:18:01,701 sent here simply to survey the border line, 629 01:18:01,842 --> 01:18:04,902 just like we did ourselves a few years ago. 630 01:18:07,347 --> 01:18:08,678 Good... 631 01:18:09,249 --> 01:18:13,879 The units in question will not come to our fort. 632 01:18:16,657 --> 01:18:18,522 They won't. 633 01:18:18,992 --> 01:18:25,591 They'll break up in small groups over the mountains, to carry on their mission 634 01:18:28,568 --> 01:18:31,696 This is what the Chief of the General Staff told me in his message. 635 01:18:33,173 --> 01:18:38,509 He also asked me to organize an expedition without any delay... 636 01:18:39,046 --> 01:18:45,144 ...to establish the border line on our side, along one mountain area... 637 01:18:46,219 --> 01:18:49,211 ...that hasn't been surveyed yet. 638 01:18:53,593 --> 01:18:58,587 I don't need to add that it would be best if we reached first... 639 01:18:58,732 --> 01:19:04,432 ...to the north brink, to take its possession, without any incident. 640 01:19:07,040 --> 01:19:11,067 Colonel, as the only engineer co-officer of this garrison... 641 01:19:11,144 --> 01:19:14,272 I ask authorization to command the expedition. 642 01:19:14,514 --> 01:19:19,076 Yes, of course. Pick the men you need and leave at dawn. 643 01:19:19,686 --> 01:19:22,416 Have them take warm clothing. 644 01:19:27,127 --> 01:19:29,721 Dear gentlemen, you can leave... 645 01:20:35,462 --> 01:20:37,930 You're going to have a hard time walking in those things. 646 01:20:38,632 --> 01:20:40,998 I wouldn't want to stop because of stupid reasons... 647 01:20:41,201 --> 01:20:43,362 They're going to hurt, you'll see. 648 01:22:27,127 --> 01:22:29,322 - Sergeant! - Yes, Sir. 649 01:22:31,799 --> 01:22:35,394 - We'll camp here. - Platoon, halt! 650 01:22:35,569 --> 01:22:37,799 Have the first unit set up their tents. 651 01:22:39,339 --> 01:22:41,807 The men who will go on top can rest. 652 01:22:41,975 --> 01:22:43,272 Yes, Sir. 653 01:22:45,646 --> 01:22:48,274 Sergeant, set up the tents and discharge the mules... 654 01:22:48,348 --> 01:22:49,144 Hey, you... 655 01:22:49,216 --> 01:22:52,049 ...light the fire, and distribute the meals. 656 01:22:54,755 --> 01:22:56,950 I see you're in good shape. 657 01:22:57,191 --> 01:22:59,659 I feel very well, thank you, Sir... 658 01:22:59,893 --> 01:23:03,192 It's a pity we don't come up here more often. Wonderful place. 659 01:23:03,363 --> 01:23:06,196 In that case, you can come with me on the climb. 660 01:23:06,667 --> 01:23:08,999 That's what you want the most, isn't it? 661 01:23:10,103 --> 01:23:12,003 I wasn't expecting such an honor. 662 01:23:12,139 --> 01:23:16,940 Don't ever loose the contact with the fellow that's towards you. 663 01:23:19,680 --> 01:23:23,673 If you're left behind, fire 3 shots. 664 01:23:24,051 --> 01:23:27,316 We'll stop and fire more shots, so you can reach us. 665 01:23:27,554 --> 01:23:33,424 No matter what, you mustn't put off your gloves! 666 01:23:34,328 --> 01:23:36,091 You, cover up your head! 667 01:23:49,243 --> 01:23:52,542 Platoon... stand to attention! 668 01:24:00,587 --> 01:24:03,420 Twenty soldiers and two officers, Sir. 669 01:24:05,259 --> 01:24:08,422 - Alright, Lieutenant. - Godspeed, Major. 670 01:24:33,453 --> 01:24:34,784 Goodbye, Drogo. 671 01:24:36,423 --> 01:24:37,754 Goodbye. 672 01:24:53,574 --> 01:24:57,305 - With God's help... let's go... - Platoon, form a line... 673 01:24:57,377 --> 01:24:59,902 Go, ahead! 674 01:26:47,187 --> 01:26:51,920 I wish I could go with you to Amerling's family, to tell his mother that... 675 01:26:53,593 --> 01:26:55,891 I'm sure you'll find the right words. 676 01:26:58,799 --> 01:27:01,097 Will you come back to the fort, Drogo? 677 01:27:02,602 --> 01:27:04,297 I don't know, Captain... 678 01:27:06,173 --> 01:27:09,574 I asked for a permit. I'll go see the General. 679 01:27:35,569 --> 01:27:36,866 See you... 680 01:28:43,904 --> 01:28:47,237 This is unheard of! You can't ask me to leave the fort! 681 01:28:47,908 --> 01:28:51,002 I'm not asking you, Major. I have made my decision. 682 01:28:51,444 --> 01:28:54,072 It's not regulation... only the General can... 683 01:28:54,147 --> 01:28:59,107 The General promised me that he'd give you a splendid assignment, 684 01:28:59,686 --> 01:29:06,387 where your remarkable ability to command, will be appreciated. 685 01:29:06,560 --> 01:29:10,724 I'm surprised by your sudden interest in me, Colonel... 686 01:29:11,765 --> 01:29:17,567 And I am not. I've always appreciated your devotion to duty... 687 01:29:17,704 --> 01:29:19,763 But I don't belong to your world, isn't it? 688 01:29:19,840 --> 01:29:21,774 Tell me the truth! 689 01:29:21,942 --> 01:29:25,844 You've never considered me equal to the officers of your class. 690 01:29:26,012 --> 01:29:31,006 You just put up with me, and you know why! 691 01:29:31,384 --> 01:29:35,980 You let me handle the jobs you didn't want to touch yourself. 692 01:29:37,390 --> 01:29:40,655 But you never had anything but contempt for me! 693 01:29:41,528 --> 01:29:45,760 It's because of Amerling, that you're asking for my leaving... 694 01:29:48,368 --> 01:29:51,166 You hold me responsible for his death! 695 01:29:58,011 --> 01:30:02,414 You're the one who feels like that, and you're pleased by this thought. 696 01:30:02,883 --> 01:30:04,510 You're quite mistaken! 697 01:30:06,820 --> 01:30:08,151 No... 698 01:30:09,890 --> 01:30:13,553 You had nothing to do with the death of Count Von Amerling. 699 01:30:14,728 --> 01:30:16,093 Nothing! 700 01:30:17,664 --> 01:30:23,728 It's something you can't understand. It's beyond what you are... 701 01:30:25,739 --> 01:30:29,072 ...beyond anything you will ever be! 702 01:30:35,849 --> 01:30:39,410 Here is your promotion to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. 703 01:30:39,719 --> 01:30:41,653 I congratulate you... 704 01:31:30,334 --> 01:31:32,928 Lieutenant Drogo? The General's waiting for you. 705 01:31:43,781 --> 01:31:45,681 I'm Lieutenant Drogo, Sir. 706 01:31:50,354 --> 01:31:53,619 Bastiano... yes, sure! 707 01:31:53,757 --> 01:31:55,748 Please, come in and sit down. 708 01:31:57,127 --> 01:32:01,461 You are from the fort that gave us plenty of troubles... 709 01:32:01,599 --> 01:32:03,999 ...over that border matter. 710 01:32:05,069 --> 01:32:08,596 His Highness accepts no compromise about the empire's integrity. 711 01:32:08,806 --> 01:32:12,435 A mountain peak is a mountain peak. And that Lieutenant... 712 01:32:12,509 --> 01:32:14,409 Von Amerling, Sir. 713 01:32:14,845 --> 01:32:16,710 Count Peter Von Amerling... 714 01:32:17,481 --> 01:32:22,475 His stubborness lost us a mountain peak! 715 01:32:22,786 --> 01:32:26,051 Sir, Von Amerling is the one who died... 716 01:32:26,390 --> 01:32:29,018 Ah, is that so? 717 01:32:30,594 --> 01:32:32,459 So... please, sit down... 718 01:32:33,364 --> 01:32:37,892 In any case, the whole business made a bad impression. 719 01:32:38,902 --> 01:32:40,802 Enough of that! 720 01:32:41,005 --> 01:32:43,599 You're here because you want a new assignment, aren't you? 721 01:32:47,411 --> 01:32:49,845 Bring me the file of Lieutenant... Uh, what's your name? 722 01:32:49,913 --> 01:32:51,972 - Drogo. - Drogo! 723 01:32:54,985 --> 01:32:59,718 You would like to get an assignment in town, I suppose. 724 01:33:00,090 --> 01:33:04,083 - Yes, Sir, if it can be arranged... - Sure! Why not... 725 01:33:05,496 --> 01:33:08,727 Do you know Bastiano's weak point, Lieutenant? 726 01:33:09,299 --> 01:33:11,733 No, Sir, I have no idea... 727 01:33:14,138 --> 01:33:16,163 There are too many men... 728 01:33:18,542 --> 01:33:20,874 That's the weak point, too many of'em... 729 01:33:21,045 --> 01:33:26,915 That's why it was decided to reduce its troops. 730 01:33:27,951 --> 01:33:32,411 - Reduce the troops at Bastiano? - You didn't know? 731 01:33:34,058 --> 01:33:35,184 No, Sir... 732 01:33:35,259 --> 01:33:38,820 I can't seem to find your transfer application... 733 01:33:39,129 --> 01:33:41,359 - I didn't make an official request... - So? 734 01:33:41,432 --> 01:33:45,698 But I think this paper will do... 735 01:33:46,537 --> 01:33:48,869 It's a medical certificate, Sir. 736 01:33:49,273 --> 01:33:53,835 Oh, well, if it's a medical certificate, I understand... 737 01:33:55,045 --> 01:33:59,311 And I also see it was made out a long time ago! 738 01:34:01,118 --> 01:34:04,679 Not that I doubt its validity, but it's a bit too old... 739 01:34:05,355 --> 01:34:07,949 That's quite unpleasant... 740 01:34:15,265 --> 01:34:16,994 If your health was so bad... 741 01:34:20,804 --> 01:34:22,362 ...that it didn't allow you to stay... 742 01:34:22,773 --> 01:34:28,769 ...to stay in Bastiano, then why didn't you leave the fort? 743 01:34:29,847 --> 01:34:33,908 But, I was assured that... 744 01:34:33,984 --> 01:34:37,147 You will return to the fort, Lieutenant... 745 01:34:37,287 --> 01:34:41,246 ...to settle this problem. That is, if you're still in poor health. 746 01:34:42,326 --> 01:34:48,060 Wouldn't be easier for me to make a normal application for transfer? 747 01:34:48,132 --> 01:34:52,466 No, Lieutenant. That was possible before, but not now... 748 01:34:52,669 --> 01:34:54,728 We're reducing the staff at Bastiano, 749 01:34:55,005 --> 01:35:02,776 ...we'll give preference to officers who have made regular applications. 750 01:35:03,413 --> 01:35:06,439 But when, Sir? I never heard it mentioned. 751 01:35:07,017 --> 01:35:09,008 How should I know? 752 01:35:10,821 --> 01:35:17,624 You wouldn't dare to ask me for some favoritism, would you? 753 01:35:17,895 --> 01:35:19,624 No, Sir. 754 01:35:21,231 --> 01:35:22,721 Goodbye, my friend. 755 01:35:27,604 --> 01:35:29,868 Keep me informed... 756 01:35:30,607 --> 01:35:36,341 C'mon, I may seem severe, but I like receiving young officers... 757 01:35:37,014 --> 01:35:42,111 At your age, an occasional scolding doesn't do any harm... 758 01:35:42,986 --> 01:35:44,419 Goodbye, Lieutenant... 759 01:38:01,491 --> 01:38:05,154 Platoon... turn left! 760 01:38:07,764 --> 01:38:09,823 Close the ranks! 761 01:38:22,279 --> 01:38:25,271 - Welcome back, Lieutenant. - Are you leaving, Tronk? 762 01:38:25,515 --> 01:38:28,177 No, Lieutenant. I'm staying... 763 01:39:18,535 --> 01:39:19,934 Colonel, Sir... 764 01:39:25,008 --> 01:39:27,067 Drogo... you came back... 765 01:39:33,884 --> 01:39:35,545 My little private space... 766 01:39:36,720 --> 01:39:40,952 As time goes by, we accumulate things without realizing, until the day... 767 01:39:42,759 --> 01:39:44,283 Follow me, Drogo... 768 01:39:45,262 --> 01:39:48,663 The General told me about a reduction of the strenght... 769 01:39:49,599 --> 01:39:53,057 I didn't expect it to be so severe... or that you'd be leaving too, Sir. 770 01:39:53,203 --> 01:39:54,693 Neither did I... 771 01:39:55,238 --> 01:39:59,572 It took everyone by surprise... Usually things proceed... 772 01:40:00,243 --> 01:40:02,177 ...more slowly. 773 01:40:02,846 --> 01:40:05,246 Do you know why the General Staff has called you back, Sir? 774 01:40:05,315 --> 01:40:10,480 No, they probably think I've been here long enough... 775 01:40:11,188 --> 01:40:13,213 ...that I'm too old. 776 01:40:14,558 --> 01:40:17,618 It's up to you to take my place, my young friend... 777 01:40:19,729 --> 01:40:23,426 Will you do me the honor of having a last drink together? 778 01:40:23,500 --> 01:40:25,695 Of course, Sir. I'd be delighted. 779 01:40:26,603 --> 01:40:31,097 I was afraid I wouldn't have the chance of bidding farewell to you... 780 01:40:34,144 --> 01:40:36,612 - Here it is... cheers. - Thank you. 781 01:40:42,786 --> 01:40:45,550 You wanted to leave too, didn't you? 782 01:40:46,857 --> 01:40:49,451 There's been a misunderstanding regarding my file. 783 01:40:49,993 --> 01:40:53,588 - I hope my command is not responsible... - I'm the only one to blame. 784 01:40:53,663 --> 01:40:57,155 Would you like me to put in a word, to speed things up for you? 785 01:40:57,234 --> 01:41:04,333 I thank you, Colonel, but I don't mind staying a while longer at the fort. 786 01:41:05,142 --> 01:41:09,772 - Hortiz will be happy to have you. - Captain Hortiz is staying? 787 01:41:09,880 --> 01:41:14,476 Major Hortiz... he's replacing me as commander of Fort Bastiano. 788 01:41:15,352 --> 01:41:17,149 It was my wish... 789 01:41:21,324 --> 01:41:24,725 If you'll excuse me, I still have a great deal to do... 790 01:41:26,563 --> 01:41:29,862 I won't be coming to the refectory again. 791 01:41:31,601 --> 01:41:33,535 Take care of yourself, my friend... 792 01:41:35,105 --> 01:41:37,767 - Sir... - Goodbye. 793 01:42:07,003 --> 01:42:08,971 Ah, you came back... 794 01:42:09,739 --> 01:42:11,172 What is it? 795 01:42:11,942 --> 01:42:17,505 - You don't seem pleased to see me... - I just thought you'd never come back. 796 01:42:19,983 --> 01:42:24,818 - Any news, down there? - Nothing, as usual. 797 01:42:30,293 --> 01:42:35,424 - May I have it back? I must go... - Please, just one moment... 798 01:42:38,702 --> 01:42:44,140 - What are you looking at?! - Nothing in particular... 799 01:42:44,941 --> 01:42:47,842 - Listen, they're waiting for me, I must... - There's a light, down there! 800 01:42:48,612 --> 01:42:51,547 A light?! What are you talking about? Have you gone crazy? 801 01:42:51,615 --> 01:42:55,551 There isn't just one light, there are three... four... no, five! 802 01:42:55,619 --> 01:42:57,951 Oh, come on... that's absurd! 803 01:42:58,021 --> 01:43:00,251 Then look... look over there! 804 01:43:00,557 --> 01:43:04,425 Look at them, in between those mountains... over there! 805 01:43:08,598 --> 01:43:12,193 Don't tell me you don't see anything! I wouldn't believe you! 806 01:43:13,637 --> 01:43:18,665 I discovered them 3 weeks ago... I was waiting to tell you... 807 01:43:20,010 --> 01:43:21,307 Why? 808 01:43:22,545 --> 01:43:25,571 I was afraid you wouldn't believe me, and laugh at the idea... 809 01:43:26,916 --> 01:43:29,384 So you don't have to tell anybody about it! 810 01:43:29,853 --> 01:43:31,912 The lights are there, everyone can see them! 811 01:43:31,988 --> 01:43:35,719 No, not without a special fieldglass like this... 812 01:43:35,825 --> 01:43:38,555 We should tell Hortiz, at least! 813 01:43:38,628 --> 01:43:39,925 No... 814 01:43:41,965 --> 01:43:43,728 They would cancel the departures... 815 01:43:44,267 --> 01:43:46,861 You can't imagine how many of them would take advantage... 816 01:43:47,904 --> 01:43:50,372 ...of this opportunity to stay! 817 01:43:51,408 --> 01:43:53,342 What opportunity? 818 01:43:53,910 --> 01:44:00,315 If something finally happens, the fewer of us, the better! 819 01:44:00,917 --> 01:44:02,680 What are you saying?! 820 01:44:07,090 --> 01:44:09,081 It's probably a nomads' camp. 821 01:44:09,793 --> 01:44:11,351 No... 822 01:44:14,564 --> 01:44:18,728 They would move. In three weeks time the lights would have vanished. 823 01:44:19,903 --> 01:44:24,772 It seems like a construction site... they're building a road. 824 01:44:28,645 --> 01:44:32,376 A road? In the desert? 825 01:44:33,016 --> 01:44:36,611 Who could they be? And what would be the use of it? 826 01:44:36,753 --> 01:44:41,816 To reach us faster. To transport heavy weapons... like cannons! 827 01:44:41,958 --> 01:44:45,121 Cannons across the desert? Listen, Simeon... 828 01:44:46,396 --> 01:44:49,490 - Do you really believe that? - Think what you like! 829 01:44:50,467 --> 01:44:54,164 But don't tell a soul! Is it clear? 830 01:44:54,704 --> 01:44:58,265 Ok, I believe it's best not to. But leave me your fieldglass, will you? 831 01:45:45,054 --> 01:45:48,387 Colonel... would you do us the honor of presiding at our table? 832 01:46:10,580 --> 01:46:12,275 Sit down, gentlemen... 833 01:46:15,852 --> 01:46:17,149 Thank you... 834 01:46:22,392 --> 01:46:25,122 I beg your pardon for being late... 835 01:46:52,956 --> 01:46:55,356 What are you looking at, Lieutenant? 836 01:47:03,600 --> 01:47:09,869 And what are you and Captain Simeon plotting together? 837 01:47:12,108 --> 01:47:13,769 A secret... 838 01:47:15,144 --> 01:47:17,669 ...that has become too heavy for us. 839 01:47:18,548 --> 01:47:22,245 We were planning to tell you, of course... 840 01:47:23,653 --> 01:47:27,453 ...but we wanted to be certain. 841 01:47:29,492 --> 01:47:31,460 Certain of what? 842 01:47:35,031 --> 01:47:38,558 Here... look for yourself, Major. 843 01:47:39,903 --> 01:47:43,066 There, straight that way... 844 01:48:05,695 --> 01:48:08,562 What was I supposed to see, Lieutenant? 845 01:48:09,365 --> 01:48:13,529 But, Sir, those dim lights... Straight in front of us... 846 01:48:13,636 --> 01:48:16,196 I don't know what you're talking about... 847 01:48:17,707 --> 01:48:20,642 I didn't see a thing. Nothing at all... 848 01:48:22,879 --> 01:48:24,608 Absolutely nothing. 849 01:48:27,550 --> 01:48:29,541 Listen... 850 01:48:31,788 --> 01:48:36,782 I don't want a rumor, based on an optical illusion... 851 01:48:37,527 --> 01:48:39,586 ...to spread in the fort. 852 01:48:40,763 --> 01:48:45,063 In the past, irresponsibility damaged the reputation of this fort. 853 01:48:45,568 --> 01:48:48,731 I know... but, Sir... this time... 854 01:48:48,805 --> 01:48:50,705 Is that clear, Lieutenant? 855 01:48:55,678 --> 01:48:57,578 YYes, Major, Ar 856 01:49:04,854 --> 01:49:09,223 I have just received your promotion to the rank of Captain. 857 01:49:10,426 --> 01:49:12,553 Congratulations... 858 01:49:22,603 --> 01:49:26,664 - Anything else, Captain? - No, you may go... 859 01:49:44,592 --> 01:49:48,289 He says they're advancing, but they're still invisible to the naked eye... 860 01:49:48,429 --> 01:49:52,422 I can't understand it... Maybe they're having some problem. 861 01:49:52,500 --> 01:49:56,459 Maybe they don't want to alarm us by coming too fast... 862 01:49:56,537 --> 01:49:59,563 They're pretending the road is of no great importance. 863 01:50:00,774 --> 01:50:06,440 Yes... of course! That must be it! Yes! 864 01:50:07,548 --> 01:50:13,544 They hope that in time, the lights and the road will seem normal to us. 865 01:50:13,654 --> 01:50:17,784 And the proof is Hortiz's attitude. He never mentions it, he's not worried... 866 01:50:23,664 --> 01:50:25,256 Who's on guard at the outpost? 867 01:50:25,332 --> 01:50:29,029 Sarteris, but with his fieldglass he can't see them. 868 01:50:29,537 --> 01:50:32,734 I don't trust Sarteris, I don't trust anybody... 869 01:50:41,248 --> 01:50:44,706 - Are you sure they're coming toward us? - Absolutely. 870 01:50:46,954 --> 01:50:53,883 I've got two points of reference. I can't be wrong... it's impossible. 871 01:51:01,268 --> 01:51:02,667 Stay down... 872 01:51:03,537 --> 01:51:06,005 Come on, cover yourself... 873 01:51:08,542 --> 01:51:11,477 Ok? I'm going... 874 01:51:19,954 --> 01:51:24,618 It could take them years... 875 01:51:27,728 --> 01:51:29,218 Years? 876 01:51:32,466 --> 01:51:33,797 Yes... 877 01:51:34,835 --> 01:51:38,430 Haven't you noticed how Hortiz has aged? 878 01:51:43,143 --> 01:51:46,306 The commanding officer of this fort, request that... 879 01:51:46,413 --> 01:51:49,541 ...all officers and soldiers of this garrison... 880 01:51:49,683 --> 01:51:56,111 ...ignore the rumours about an impending invasion of our borders. 881 01:51:57,358 --> 01:52:00,054 Therefore, any officer on duty will verify... 882 01:52:00,327 --> 01:52:03,194 ...that guards and sentries on duty at the outpost... 883 01:52:03,330 --> 01:52:07,164 ...use only regular optical fieldglasses. 884 01:52:12,773 --> 01:52:14,331 Go on, Captain... 885 01:52:17,878 --> 01:52:23,908 Therefore, anyone possessing irregular optical instruments... 886 01:52:24,051 --> 01:52:28,818 ...which often cause mistaken evaluations... 887 01:52:29,023 --> 01:52:31,753 ...will immediately surrender such instruments. 888 01:52:32,326 --> 01:52:36,956 An officer will confiscate them and keep them in a safe place. 889 01:52:42,703 --> 01:52:44,102 Missed! 890 01:52:53,280 --> 01:52:55,680 I can't understand why Hortiz gave that order. 891 01:52:55,949 --> 01:52:57,746 What does it matter, now? 892 01:52:59,119 --> 01:53:02,418 Nobody really believes in the road's existence... 893 01:53:05,025 --> 01:53:06,424 Not even I... 894 01:53:06,794 --> 01:53:09,490 What do you mean, "not even l"? 895 01:53:39,760 --> 01:53:41,057 Bullseye! 896 01:53:42,696 --> 01:53:45,290 I hope you didn't turn in your fielglass... 897 01:53:45,632 --> 01:53:48,226 What else was I supposed to do? It was an order! 898 01:53:49,603 --> 01:53:52,128 Without it, we won't see them anymore! 899 01:53:52,673 --> 01:53:58,305 See what? Who? You just won't see that far, that's all. 900 01:54:07,421 --> 01:54:08,752 Come in... 901 01:54:12,893 --> 01:54:16,590 - Were you looking for me, Sir? - Yes. Would you have tea with me? 902 01:54:16,663 --> 01:54:19,962 Of course, Sir... with pleasure. 903 01:54:28,776 --> 01:54:31,301 I have made the decision to abandon the outpost. 904 01:54:35,816 --> 01:54:37,807 May I ask why, Colonel? 905 01:54:38,152 --> 01:54:41,644 I haven't enough men to keep a permanent guard out there. 906 01:54:41,922 --> 01:54:46,757 But, it's the only place from which we can have advance warning... 907 01:54:46,827 --> 01:54:48,522 That's enough, Drogo. 908 01:54:53,400 --> 01:54:55,027 I've had enough... 909 01:54:56,637 --> 01:54:59,765 Nothing you can say will make any difference. 910 01:55:03,043 --> 01:55:05,011 I already signed the order. 911 01:55:06,380 --> 01:55:08,075 Excuse me, Colonel... 912 01:55:08,415 --> 01:55:10,883 I can't understand what's happening here... 913 01:55:10,984 --> 01:55:13,475 You can't give an order like this... 914 01:55:23,430 --> 01:55:27,059 An inspection guard will be sent there every ten days. 915 01:55:28,469 --> 01:55:30,630 I place you in command of it. 916 01:56:14,748 --> 01:56:19,151 Company! Stand at attention! 917 01:56:20,487 --> 01:56:23,115 Present arms! 918 01:56:33,100 --> 01:56:34,829 For Colonel Hortiz... 919 01:56:35,002 --> 01:56:40,531 - Hip, hip, hip... - Hurrah! 920 01:57:25,085 --> 01:57:27,918 Do I have your permission to enter the refectory hall? 921 01:57:30,757 --> 01:57:32,224 You're welcome, Colonel... 922 01:57:39,666 --> 01:57:43,124 Would you like anything? May I serve you? 923 01:57:44,237 --> 01:57:45,670 Just a coffee... 924 01:58:14,735 --> 01:58:16,396 Where have you been assigned? 925 01:58:19,072 --> 01:58:20,903 I'm going nowhere, Drogo... 926 01:58:24,277 --> 01:58:26,973 Things will be different here, from now on... 927 01:58:29,883 --> 01:58:32,078 It would be better for me to leave... 928 01:58:33,120 --> 01:58:34,519 Why? 929 01:58:35,322 --> 01:58:41,522 You're second in command now, in a few years, you'll take Simeon's place. 930 01:58:47,567 --> 01:58:50,400 But still, nothing will happen... 931 01:58:52,539 --> 01:58:56,498 - Do you really have to leave? - I received orders... 932 01:58:58,211 --> 01:59:02,580 And obeying is the thing I did best in my life... 933 01:59:29,476 --> 01:59:32,468 I hope you'll be in command of the fort, when the enemy will attack... 934 01:59:32,546 --> 01:59:34,446 ...and I know it will. 935 01:59:35,415 --> 01:59:38,179 ...even if I was ordered to ignore it. 936 01:59:38,952 --> 01:59:41,853 What nonsense, and what disregard... 937 01:59:44,091 --> 01:59:46,992 I might have been useful in wartime... 938 01:59:47,861 --> 01:59:52,958 I'm so regretful... I waited for such a long time... 939 01:59:54,668 --> 01:59:56,727 ...without knowing why... 940 02:00:24,464 --> 02:00:27,558 I'm glad you kept me company this far... 941 02:00:28,235 --> 02:00:30,032 Now you must go back... 942 02:00:32,339 --> 02:00:34,307 Have we ever shaken hands? 943 02:00:36,309 --> 02:00:38,641 Never, Sir... 944 02:02:57,751 --> 02:02:59,343 Go away! Go! 945 02:04:31,042 --> 02:04:36,378 Drink this, Captain. It's freezing on this platform, at night. 946 02:04:36,447 --> 02:04:37,846 Come on, take it. 947 02:04:40,885 --> 02:04:44,651 I'll have your horse saddled... let's go back... 948 02:06:04,969 --> 02:06:08,427 - Are you certain? - Absolutely, Major. 949 02:06:08,839 --> 02:06:11,103 Sergeant Tronk saw them too... 950 02:06:20,251 --> 02:06:21,650 The cannon... 951 02:06:22,653 --> 02:06:24,280 My God, the cannon... 952 02:06:25,756 --> 02:06:29,692 So... it's finally happening... what do I have to do?! 953 02:06:31,362 --> 02:06:32,795 I can't... 954 02:06:35,366 --> 02:06:36,628 They fired the cannon... 955 02:06:39,670 --> 02:06:41,763 Tronk ordered to fire the cannon... 956 02:07:18,909 --> 02:07:21,707 The Tartars! They're coming! 957 02:07:22,112 --> 02:07:25,548 Did you hear that, Sir? The enemy's coming towards the fort! 958 02:08:00,684 --> 02:08:02,982 - You're improved since tonight. - Oh, yes... 959 02:08:03,587 --> 02:08:07,421 - I want to get up... - I wouldn't advise that. 960 02:08:08,125 --> 02:08:14,655 Come on, Rovine, haven't you heard... the enemy is advancing... 961 02:08:14,899 --> 02:08:18,198 Yes, battalions and battalions! 962 02:08:18,402 --> 02:08:20,802 And you want to keep me in bed? 963 02:08:20,871 --> 02:08:23,237 I haven't decided this by myself... 964 02:08:23,607 --> 02:08:27,509 What do you mean? Who took this decision? 965 02:08:29,547 --> 02:08:32,607 You ought to rest for a day or two... 966 02:08:34,318 --> 02:08:37,481 Major Simeon wants you to stay in your room. 967 02:08:38,489 --> 02:08:39,820 Simeon? 968 02:08:41,158 --> 02:08:45,993 He came to see you last night, he didn't think you looked well. 969 02:08:47,431 --> 02:08:49,262 He should mind his business! 970 02:08:51,835 --> 02:08:53,530 Have they sent a messenger to town? 971 02:08:53,671 --> 02:08:56,606 Sergeant Lobis left after the first cannon shot... 972 02:08:56,840 --> 02:09:00,207 By now, the General Staff should have been informed. 973 02:09:00,277 --> 02:09:01,574 Damn it! 974 02:09:02,680 --> 02:09:04,545 Will you let me know what's happening? 975 02:09:05,916 --> 02:09:09,317 Remember that I'm second in command at Bastiano! 976 02:09:10,187 --> 02:09:11,586 - What are you doing?! - Sir... 977 02:09:11,722 --> 02:09:14,156 Stay calm, come on! 978 02:09:14,625 --> 02:09:16,422 Don' t be agitated, come on... 979 02:09:21,565 --> 02:09:23,931 Come on, stay calm... 980 02:09:28,906 --> 02:09:30,601 Go to hell, Rovine... 981 02:09:32,276 --> 02:09:35,712 Leave me... leave me alone... 982 02:09:43,320 --> 02:09:46,050 The cannons are in sight... 983 02:09:46,757 --> 02:09:48,691 What is he saying? Rovine! 984 02:09:50,494 --> 02:09:52,587 I'm sorry, my friend... 985 02:09:54,131 --> 02:09:57,328 It's not your fault that I fell ill in a moment like this. 986 02:09:59,837 --> 02:10:01,702 Maybe you're right... 987 02:10:03,874 --> 02:10:05,739 Without any doubts, in fact. 988 02:10:16,787 --> 02:10:19,722 You'll make it, I know... 989 02:10:22,726 --> 02:10:26,685 - Call Kreysky... - He's on guard duty, Captain... 990 02:10:26,764 --> 02:10:33,397 Everyone's been mobilized... except me! They say I'm too old... 991 02:10:34,171 --> 02:10:36,696 Please, help me... 992 02:11:47,311 --> 02:11:50,872 Ah, Drogo... I looked all over for you... 993 02:11:51,815 --> 02:11:55,012 I didn't know what to do. Decisions have to be made, and... 994 02:11:55,385 --> 02:11:59,116 It seems you already made them without me... 995 02:12:01,125 --> 02:12:05,357 Of course, I had to. I intended to tell you, anyway. 996 02:12:06,396 --> 02:12:07,863 Do you feel better now? 997 02:12:09,399 --> 02:12:12,459 Yes... I'm fit for duty. 998 02:12:14,438 --> 02:12:19,501 I'm glad to hear it. I sent a messenger asking for two regiments. 999 02:12:19,576 --> 02:12:21,976 What if the enemy attacks before they arrive? 1000 02:12:22,045 --> 02:12:24,445 I've concentrated the artillery here at the outpost... 1001 02:12:24,681 --> 02:12:26,342 ...to hit them from the side. 1002 02:12:26,650 --> 02:12:29,244 Isn't it dangerous to weaken the fort? 1003 02:12:30,087 --> 02:12:33,818 Not at all... I hope you agree. 1004 02:12:43,867 --> 02:12:47,428 We'll open fire only when we're attacked, not before. 1005 02:12:48,305 --> 02:12:49,863 Why not? 1006 02:12:52,676 --> 02:12:57,909 They could be... provoking us. 1007 02:12:58,015 --> 02:13:02,111 Nonsense! No one sends out a whole army for provocation... 1008 02:13:36,286 --> 02:13:38,379 Is it really an army? 1009 02:13:40,591 --> 02:13:41,922 Yes... 1010 02:13:44,361 --> 02:13:46,329 Look for yourself... 1011 02:14:03,714 --> 02:14:05,113 Take this... 1012 02:14:15,792 --> 02:14:17,521 Are they easy to see? 1013 02:14:19,129 --> 02:14:20,323 Yes... 1014 02:14:21,164 --> 02:14:24,133 Their vanguard is in full sight. 1015 02:14:25,569 --> 02:14:27,002 Look... 1016 02:14:39,883 --> 02:14:41,407 Captain, Sir! 1017 02:14:44,988 --> 02:14:47,218 Drogo, what's wrong? 1018 02:15:27,944 --> 02:15:32,711 Don't worry, Simeon. I won't cause you any more troubles... 1019 02:15:36,353 --> 02:15:38,412 Tomorrow I'll be able to help you... 1020 02:15:41,491 --> 02:15:42,958 Where are they now? 1021 02:15:43,927 --> 02:15:49,058 They haven't moved. They must be waiting for reinforcements. 1022 02:15:54,538 --> 02:15:56,096 The best strategy... 1023 02:15:57,974 --> 02:16:01,068 ...would be to keep them from establishing a firm position. 1024 02:16:03,847 --> 02:16:05,178 Of course... 1025 02:16:09,052 --> 02:16:14,854 The best move... would be to open fire immediately. 1026 02:16:18,562 --> 02:16:20,359 Don't you agree? 1027 02:16:21,097 --> 02:16:22,496 Maybe... 1028 02:16:24,367 --> 02:16:26,835 But I can't act all by myself... 1029 02:16:31,575 --> 02:16:36,342 If there's anything I can do, just tell me... 1030 02:16:39,816 --> 02:16:41,841 I feel better already... 1031 02:16:46,790 --> 02:16:49,725 I can't stand to stay in this room... 1032 02:16:50,193 --> 02:16:55,256 Don't think I've forgotten you. I even have some good news, for you. 1033 02:16:55,966 --> 02:16:59,265 Today, a very comfortable carriage will arrive here... 1034 02:17:01,938 --> 02:17:03,371 What for? 1035 02:17:03,440 --> 02:17:06,000 War or not war, friends come first... 1036 02:17:06,776 --> 02:17:11,679 I won't leave you here in this room, when you'd get better care in town... 1037 02:17:13,516 --> 02:17:15,450 You might have asked me... 1038 02:17:16,553 --> 02:17:18,418 You were sleeping... 1039 02:17:21,191 --> 02:17:25,855 - Rovine told you to do it? - No, you know Rovine... 1040 02:17:25,996 --> 02:17:30,695 The enemy is at the gates, and he keeps on scraping the walls... 1041 02:17:32,135 --> 02:17:37,630 No, no... he just thinks you'd benefit from a change of air... 1042 02:17:37,707 --> 02:17:39,641 He told me so. That's all... 1043 02:17:43,913 --> 02:17:46,507 I have no intentions of leaving, Simeon... 1044 02:17:51,187 --> 02:17:53,485 I thought I was doing the best for you... 1045 02:17:59,529 --> 02:18:01,360 It's been so many years... 1046 02:18:03,667 --> 02:18:06,135 ...I've waited so many years for this day to come... 1047 02:18:08,571 --> 02:18:10,937 I sacrificed everything for it... 1048 02:18:12,075 --> 02:18:13,337 Everything... 1049 02:18:22,118 --> 02:18:23,449 And now... 1050 02:18:25,689 --> 02:18:27,452 Now that the enemy... 1051 02:18:29,693 --> 02:18:31,126 Now that war... 1052 02:18:34,264 --> 02:18:36,198 I don't want to leave... 1053 02:18:43,673 --> 02:18:45,641 You can't ask me this... 1054 02:18:47,343 --> 02:18:50,540 - It's impossible! Not you! - Come on, Drogo! 1055 02:18:50,747 --> 02:18:53,511 Yes, you're right. I'm sorry... 1056 02:18:55,218 --> 02:18:56,515 Anyway, I... 1057 02:18:58,655 --> 02:19:01,283 ...I'm not able to endure such a long trip. 1058 02:19:02,726 --> 02:19:06,355 You were talking about getting up, making yourself useful... 1059 02:19:07,097 --> 02:19:08,655 It's not the same thing... 1060 02:19:10,100 --> 02:19:12,159 Do you really want to be useful? 1061 02:19:15,171 --> 02:19:19,904 When the reinforcements come, I could billet 3 officers in this room... 1062 02:19:20,877 --> 02:19:25,678 Two beds along this wall, and the third over there, in that corner... 1063 02:19:26,149 --> 02:19:27,878 I'm sorry to say so... 1064 02:19:28,618 --> 02:19:32,679 But that's the only way you can be useful to me and this fort... 1065 02:19:32,789 --> 02:19:35,587 This will be your way to help us in war. 1066 02:19:39,462 --> 02:19:41,293 By leaving my post? 1067 02:19:41,397 --> 02:19:44,025 What else can you do in your condition?! 1068 02:19:58,148 --> 02:19:59,581 I understand... 1069 02:20:04,220 --> 02:20:05,687 ...but don't insist. 1070 02:20:06,489 --> 02:20:08,252 I won't leave... 1071 02:20:12,362 --> 02:20:13,852 All right... 1072 02:20:15,198 --> 02:20:17,223 ...if you're going to take it that way! 1073 02:20:18,802 --> 02:20:21,327 I spoke to you as a friend... 1074 02:20:22,939 --> 02:20:25,840 Now your commanding officer is speaking. 1075 02:20:28,077 --> 02:20:30,341 I know your sense of discipline... 1076 02:20:31,848 --> 02:20:34,009 ...and I know you will obey. 1077 02:20:42,192 --> 02:20:45,821 You'll travel under the best possible conditions... 1078 02:20:47,130 --> 02:20:52,534 You don't know how many of us would like to be in your place... 1079 02:20:55,205 --> 02:20:56,604 Don't worry... 1080 02:20:57,907 --> 02:21:03,504 I'll write in my report that you held out to the end of your strenght... 1081 02:21:04,647 --> 02:21:08,242 ...and that your courage... 1082 02:21:10,787 --> 02:21:12,982 ...was an example to us all. 1083 02:21:18,161 --> 02:21:19,526 In life... 1084 02:21:21,197 --> 02:21:23,563 ...everybody has to accept the role... 1085 02:21:25,101 --> 02:21:26,966 ...which was destined to him. 1086 02:21:37,347 --> 02:21:38,678 Goodbye... 1087 02:22:23,259 --> 02:22:25,887 When you want, Captain, I'm ready... 1088 02:22:28,998 --> 02:22:31,125 Just one more minute, soldier... 1089 02:23:14,176 --> 02:23:15,700 Drogo! 85817