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PANDORA

There is no single MP who would represent the entire nation.

Claire!

How pretty!

I had to take the subway. Never again.

-Did you change something? -No.

What are we starting with today?

File 9644, Mr. Rasquin, aggravated theft.

Penal code?

Theft, article 461.

If assault is proven, aggravated theft, which is a crime,

article 468!

Good!

-You really have done something. -No!

They'll get ahead of the socialists for sure.

-That's established. -George, sorry I'm late...

The socialists descend into hell, benefiting the Green Party...

That's why we got greener.

And our videos?

-200 000 views. -No way.

I swear.

-Did you change your cologne? -No.

It has to be much more prominent.

Anything with seeds. Anything that's a bit organic.

For example, in terms of color, I think we're too blue.

We could give it a softer touch, and that would visually be more...

Well, we can slide into that...

The Green Party may have a young and disruptive image,

it's the same program socialists have had for 15 years!

And they're doing well.

In the end, they're bohos making the poor pay for their reforms.

-Specifically? -Specifically?

Where they indulge in hypocrisy and self-righteousness,

we'll say what everyone thinks.

Meaning?

Meaning that with their program, in two years,

downtown small businesses will close and SUVs will take over.

Targeting anyone particular, Robin Hood?

What are you afraid of,

tarnishing your image as a petty progressive bourgeois?

As for confederacy, it's time to man up.

What are you getting at?

I don't know if you work in politics, but it's a talking point.

We can't let the Flemish decide for us! We have to take control!

So we're becoming a party that wants to break up Belgium?

Belgium is no more than a soccer team. That cannot sustain a country.

No! We have to renegotiate for more federal jurisdictions!

-Alain, let him develop. -Are you seriously considering this?

He's not wrong!

-We can't sidestep this reality! -Due to populists like him!

-That's not our party! -Our party is an old moderate party!

-We'll disappear if we don't adapt. -If we want to win the elections,

we have to get to the core of the debate,

and listen to the people!

Mark, can we cool it down a little?

Didn't like George to set you straight?

It has nothing to do with George.

I thought about it and...

It's true. We could make an effort during the campaign.

Well... It would benefit everyone.

It's only strategic. We won't become friends!

Listen, I'm not going all "Vlaams Unie",

but on ecology, I'm willing!

I'm willing to help you with the wording.

In exchange, you calm down on immigration.

I don't know.

Do you follow social media?

Because I don't think people want me to calm down.

So what do you think?

I don't think you win a campaign with wording.

OK.

It's up to you!

A relapse?

A misstep!

You're stressed by your father's trial?

No, not at all!

A gift from my children.

I'm glad you've closed the case on the four rapists.

René... Sorry to burst your bubble,

but my investigation is not closed.

Damn it Claire...

Give me a real one. This is disgusting.

Here.

There's still the video.

You're caught up in a detail!

-Aren't we late enough? -I still don't know who filmed it.

We didn't find the phone and they haven't confessed.

-Why confess? For more charges? -René, I know it wasn't them!

I felt it when I met them!

You want to continue it on a hunch?

Yes! Until I know for sure!

Have you ever seen me do it differently?

I won't close until I know who filmed it.

You're a pain!

Following up on the Ludivine Gilson case:

after a search had led to the arrest of four young men

suspected of having participated in the rape of the activist,

the prosecutor's office confirmed the arrest warrant of the suspects

following the hearings of Judge Delval.

The spokesperson denied the rumors about the alleged rapists' origins,

stating that contrary to the rumors, they are of Belgian nationality.

-Hello? -Hello, Ludi?

-It's me, Rachel. -Rachel, is that you?

-Where are you? -I don't have much time.

Can you hear me? Hello?

I can't hear very well!

-I can't hear you. -You're cutting up!

-Yes? -...transferred.

-What? -I'm... being transferred.

-OK... - In a prison up north.

To isolate me. I don't know where...

-OK. -I'm scared.

-Don't worry, I'll... - I've never been so scared...

We're all working to get you out. It's going to be fine!

You just have to hang in there, OK? It's going to be fine!

I'm afraid...

Rachel, I need you to promise me you'll hold on, OK?

-Promise? - OK...

-OK. -Yes...

-You promise, right? - Can you hear me?

-Hello? -Hello? I can't hear...

Hello? Rachel?

Hello?

Fuck!

Shit! Damn it!

How much longer will he make us wait?

He's not available.

Tell him Ms. Gilson has been waiting for 20 minutes.

I'll inform you once his meeting is over.

If he doesn't know me, tell him it's the girl who was raped.

I'll call him back.

Did my advisor explain the situation?

He didn't explain anything!

Rachel told me she changed prisons! How is that possible?

-He didn't know! -These transfers happen

but mainly, negotiations are moving,

and I'm doing everything I can to get them to pass.

-You only know which city she is in? -Calm down, Ludi.

We feel helpless...

We want to know when she'll be back!

I understand, but coming here isn't going to speed things up.

-What are you actually doing? -I can't tell you.

-You'll be the first to know... -Stop taking us for fools!

Miss, please, that's enough!

You don't give a fuck about my sister!

Excuse her, it's...

-Ludivine! What is this attitude? -Did you see yourselves?

Nodding your head without saying a thing to that phoney!

-What can we do? -Even the minister is helpless.

Surely not give up!

-We're not! We're waiting like you. -What are you waiting for?

A miracle?

She's still there because you're submissive.

Why are you like that with us? It's not fair!

-Wait! -Leave her alone!

I'm going to lose it if we don't act.

You're not losing it. Know what I'm gonna do?

Call back my buddy at Amnesty and twist his arm.

-OK? -OK.

I'll call the consulate and the lawyer.

-What's the lawyer's field? -International law.

We need someone there! We're just hopeless sitting here!

In order to go there,

you need an official invitation from a firm to apply for a visa.

So if we find such a contact, we can ask for a fake invitation.

I can get a contact through work.

I have access to the archives. I'm sure I can find a contact there.

-Yes! -Tell me everything.

Ask him for all the information he has on prisons north of Riyadh.

And all similar cases in recent years.

Where and how all the European cases were tried.

-Couldn't you do a news story on it? -Of course!

-That'd be great! -For real!

-That'd be amazing. -Totally.

-So amazing! -Your boss will be fine with it?

I'll write it up and force it on him.

I think it'd be good to centralize all the information,

I have content that I can send you.

Look at her smile!

She's so much prettier!

Ludi, I meant it when I said I was thinking about your sister.

I know.

So?

Ludivine's phone received a missed call during the rape at 8:32 PM.

It was this telephone terminal that relayed it.

-In the parking area. -That makes sense. Then?

Then nothing.

Until the video was posted!

-At what time exactly? -At 12:03 AM.

At that same terminal.

Still in the parking area?

Or very near it.

-What's this? -Herbal tea.

-For the sake of my stomach... -Gross.

Where exactly were the rapists at this time?

At 12:03 AM, they're here.

What's the maximum range of the phone?

About 150 meters, so...

It can't be them!

You were right.

If it were an accomplice,

why would he stay alone in the parking area?

Or a stranger? That the rapists didn't see?

-Are you hungry? -For?

You know, to eat?

No!

I'm grabbing a bite then I'm back at the lot.

Wait!

I'm coming with you.

Don't hesitate to get more supplies once you run out.

These are upside down...

Excuse me...

Which café are you going to next because we'd like to...

we'd like to move over to Peyrassol.

-I'll let you know... One second. -OK.

So, very important...

Smile! OK?

Talk to folks.

If they're not interested or if they insult you, it's OK!

We keep smiling, we keep positive, we keep it light, OK?

I'll still be around if you have any questions or concerns.

Krystel? Montoyer said Peyrassol is off-limits. It's his domain.

He's the minister.

OK, very well.

Will His Majesty show up or is he taking us for a ride?

His Majesty is in a meeting.

-He's on his way. -OK.

-All right. -Krystel?

Hold on.

About last night...

I wanted to say that I was glad it happened.

I've been hoping it'd happen.

What... To see me sing Britney Spears?

Yes, that too.

Are you free tonight?

Let's go?

-Yes. -Yes, let's...

We're off.

-So? -Listen, Montoyer's got Peyrassol.

-We'll make do with Le Stoeffer. -What an asshole!

He wouldn't budge?

No, not at all.

He could have been hiding there and...

and filming.

Look.

It makes sense, right?

It's strange they didn't see him.

Now we're going in circles.

Who could do something like that?

Revenge between gangs?

Yeah, that's possible.

A peeping Tom.

And...

Your witness?

What do you mean?

This may be absurd but...

Did you think of Van Dyck?

Van Dyck?

With Ludivine's phone?

That doesn't make sense.

You're not picking up Lili?

Oh shit! You want a lift?

No.

I'll walk.

Yeah, but I...

I couldn't. I'm in the middle of a campaign.

I'll come and see you tomorrow, OK?

Mom?

Mom?

-You can't get me! -Alice, give me back my controller!

No! It's mine!

Can't you two just calm down for two minutes?

Lucien! I...

-You're already back? -Yes.

I missed you.

Did you hear what Mom said?

-Take it easy, my little Vikings! -No!

Hey, why don't we go for a pizza?

Yeah! I want a whole one!

We have to ask Mom first for her authorization.

Mom... A pizza?

Please say yes?

Only because it's Friday.

Yeah!

Give me one!

I want fresh flesh to put on my pizza!

No, no, no!

I smell! I smell fresh flesh!

Hey!

You're back early!

Hello!

Boy, you seem happy!

I'm not used to it.

OK...

What?

There's some in the fridge...

You could have done some laundry.

-These are not my clothes. -They're not mine either.

There's a machine and some detergent. Go have some fun!

Oh, sorry!

Sweetie, could you please put your things away

so they don't get in Peter's way

-since I'm not often around. -No problem.

So...

Have you thought about it?

Are you staying in Brussels?

You ask me everyday, so tell me straight if you want me to move.

I didn't say that.

It's just that I'm worried...

about your choice of being alone.

I know what it can cost you.

In a perfect world, we make perfect choices.

In real life, we just make choices.

-You're going to bed already? -Yes.

-I annoy you so much? -No, Mom!

I'm just tired. It's not always about you!

-Will he have your temper? -Imagine him having yours!

You should get your own place.

-Are you OK? -Yes...

-Are you sure? -It's OK!

It's fine, I know what I'm doing.

Sleep well.

Hello?

Yes?

Sorry, who is this?

Oh right!

I just had a few questions.

You covered the Showaiki case in Saudi Arabia?

Yes...

Great.

If you prefer...

Yes we can set up a meeting.

Great. Yes.

I'll get back to you very soon.

Thank you, good bye!

I heard you looked at archives of trials of political prisoners

in Saudi Arabia.

You're really persistent!

I've got a big offer for you.

The Andorp trial is starting soon.

It's more exciting than public works, but...

-What, nobody gets Belgian politics? -Exactly!

-I'm scared young people won't... -That's what you're for, my dear.

We are journalists. It's our job to raise awareness.

And it's our job to keep politicians on a tight leash,

to force them to be accountable.

This Andorp case,

make it accessible.

You expose the actors and the issues.

All that in three and a half minutes.

That's your challenge.

OK.

Nobody does hi-fives anymore.

-Yeah. -Sorry.

-Since COVID, nobody touches... -Right...

Maybe, if I like what you're doing,

I'll let you talk about your prisoner...

That's nice, right?

-Yeah, I want that. -You want it?

But that one is ugly.

Hey.

-You OK? -Yup.

Hey.

We don't have a direct contact in Saudi Arabia.

-Shit... -But I'm not giving up.

I got a hold of a correspondent in Jerusalem who manages the region.

We have to wait for him to find out more.

I'm tired of waiting! What we're doing is useless!

We're blowing hot air.

It's always been like that.

You're disappointed,

but you shouldn't put down the group.

-I didn't. -Yes, you did!

No, I didn't!

-I'm tired! I'm sick of it! -We're all tired too.

Yes, and?

-Don't take it out on us like that! -Girls.

I'm scared.

I'm scared.

Since Ludi's assault...

-Since Ludi's rape! -Sasha...

I'm just scared.

I'm scared all the time.

I don't know, I don't want to do this anymore.

I think Ludi's right...

-We won't change the system... -Don't say that!

We'll get through this hardship.

Do you hear what you're saying? Hardship? Seriously?

-What? -Are you serious?

-Please shut up, it's unbearable! -Why shut up now?

You criticize everything I say. It's crazy!

That's all you say, "shut up"!

Why are you getting all up in my face?

I want to quit.

Fucking hell...

MARK VAN DYCK

MANHATTAN HOTEL, ROOM 303... TOMORROW?

-Hello! -Hello.

Thank you for coming.

I thought it'd be better to meet out here

-than in an office. -Yeah, it's better.

-Shall we go for a walk? -Sure, I don't mind.

I just don't have much time.

-Is there a problem? -No, no...

I just wanted to see how you were doing

since you identified them.

-Are you OK? -Yes.

I imagine it must have been very distressing, I...

I wanted to know if everything was OK, and if...

If you haven't been overcome by other memories...

No.

Is that it?

Sorry for being abrupt, but I actually have other things to do.

Yes, I understand.

I'm having doubts...

about this video.

I think it's not them who filmed...

That there's someone else involved in this.

Someone who hid and filmed...

Does that ring a bell?

No.

-Nothing new came up? -No.

It's just that it's my only lead.

I'd like to get this story over with.

Me too, I'd like to get over it.

Sorry... Forget it...

-I'm going to go... -Yes, of course.

-Have a nice day. -Have a nice day.

Shit.

You've reached Claire Delval's answering machine...

I'm sorry...

I can't...

Don't worry, it's nothing...

Looking for me in the parking lot does it.

But I wasn't looking for you!

What? Weren't you there for me?

No!

No, I was there for work.

I'm stupid, I'm sorry, I thought...

-Isn't your investigation finished? -Please, let's not talk about that.

-You can pick it up... -No, don't worry.

Who's going out first?

I'll go.

Diane?

What?

-No, I'm coming, I'm coming! -Is everything OK?

-No. My daughter is in the hospital. -I'll drop you off.

No, absolutely not!

It's OK. It's OK.

It's OK. It's going to be fine.

It's a placental abruption...

She's at the ultrasound now but they hope it's nothing serious.

-Can I see her? -No, not until the test is over.

It's going to be OK.

I'm going to keep you overnight for observation.

But the baby is fine!

However, you'll have to be very careful.

You'll stay in bed for a few days,

and then you'll come back for an ultrasound check every week.

OK, thank you.

-She's a Delval. She's strong. -It's a girl?

Yes! I won!

I can't wait to tell Grandpa!

I'll take care of you.

You'll be staying at home with me, OK?

And you stay put.

-Promise? -Promise.

Forgive me...

Hold on...

For a name, what do you think of Joséphine?

-Oh, no! -No?

-Joséphine. -Petra!

-No, Petra! -Yeah!

-Irma? -Irma!

-No? -No!

I turned down the Andorp job.

Thank you!

I didn't want to tell you earlier just to piss you off a bit,

but you've had enough.

Do you have any other lead?

-Now it's your turn to pay my debts. -OK.

-I always wanted to support a man! -Great!

Hi, it's Sasha! The Andorp trial starts tomorrow.

Didn't get anything about this case? Of course not!

It's like Belgian politics.

You might say foolish, unreliable, or just plain shit.

Because we are talking about sewers

and particularly how the site was assigned to the company!

I took a deep dive, and I can confirm,

it stinks like a sewer, obviously!

But so does the lucrative market of 60 million euros

and how it was won by the company Andorp in 2015...

Eight million euros of obscured commissions

were paid via tax havens.

Eight million that splashed on and tainted

several of our politicians and businessmen!

Great.

A big pile of shit!

Luckily, the head of this investigation

was one hard-working woman!

A very efficient drain cleaner! Sodium hydroxide itself.

Judge Delval.

Any good plumber would tell you,

"Put your hand in, and it's always a surprise."

You pull on a thread, and ta-dah! Daddy!

The great, handsome, charismatic Simon Delval

smells like poop as the others!

And we thought he was the only clean one!

The announced big winner in the next elections,

is sinking like a turd!

So I wonder,

isn't it time for a proper draining?

That's it for now! See you soon with more news!

Stay tuned!

Come on...

Dad?

Hello, Claire.

Thérèse.

How is my granddaughter?

Much better. She's coming home tonight.

So you find out how to prepare his defense?

We're considering all the options.

I wouldn't doubt it.

Let Thérèse do her work.

Just to let you know, I am calling you as a witness.

I'll question the impartiality of your investigation.

Is this your idea?

It's in the rules of the game.

I'm heading back to the office, Simon.

See you soon.

See you soon, thanks.

Her? Really?

It's none of your business.

Focus on your hearing,

I wouldn't want to be in your shoes, testifying against your father.

No, it's your lawyer who wants to hear me.

I won't testify against you. I'll report on my investigation.

Don't play with words, the result will be the same!

Thérèse!

Did you tell him he is not obliged to be at the trial?

Of course! But your father insisted. You know him.

To be honest, the wheelchair could work in our favor.

Can't you insist on his good faith, on the hundreds of jobs

the factory has created? It's how it worked in the day!

-That won't do! -Why not?

The prosecutor will ask for an exemplary sentence.

No financial settlement?

It'll be prison.

I put milk and sugar. I didn't know what you wanted.

It's fine like this.

-You wanted to talk to me? -Yes, about my sister Rachel.

Ah, yes...

-What can I do for you? -You have to help me.

We have to get her back to Belgium before her trial.

Have you contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

They're very competent.

Yes, but we've been waiting for too long.

That's normal. These are very complicated negotiations.

Yes, uh...

I need your help... I'm sure you can do something!

I need a believer.

OK, I'll look into it.

But that's all I can do...

-I'll let you know. -I need someone who will fight.

Use your contacts, do illegal stuff, whatever the fuck it takes.

You'll get her back!

I am really sorry, but...

-there's nothing more I can do. -Get my sister out

or I'll turn you in.

-Excuse me? -I know you filmed it.

I remember everything.

There are days when we are in the wrong place at the wrong time

and that moment will stay there for the rest of your life.

I was screaming inside,

an urgent prayer,

that someone would come, a noise, a door slamming,

anything that would make them run away...

But nothing.

My prayer wasn't heard.

That's what I thought, anyway, because it was heard.

God heard it in the shadows.

Every single word.

Now God is going to stop being a pathetic sitting duck

and save my sister.

Very quickly.

With all his might.

Have a nice day!

Edited by: Valerie Le Guen www.plint.com