1 00:00:35,091 --> 00:00:37,739 More than 200 kilometers of skating. 2 00:00:38,122 --> 00:00:40,075 Past eleven Frisian cities. 3 00:00:40,410 --> 00:00:43,670 That is the longest skating marathon of the world. 4 00:00:44,090 --> 00:00:48,550 With the main prize a small silver cross. 5 00:00:48,970 --> 00:00:52,270 In '63 it wasn't alone a long journey... 6 00:00:52,570 --> 00:00:56,950 but also the heaviest from the history of the Elfstedentocht. 7 00:00:58,810 --> 00:01:03,790 For me as a competitive rider it is to this day... 8 00:01:04,090 --> 00:01:06,150 a personal glory tour... 9 00:01:06,570 --> 00:01:12,230 but for more than 10,000 started Touring riders, it was a hell of a trip. 10 00:01:12,490 --> 00:01:17,110 People said: 'The HELL of '63.' 11 00:01:26,075 --> 00:01:28,075 It's beautiful weather, beautiful ice. 12 00:01:28,226 --> 00:01:32,533 Sprint, Annemiek? Are you coming? Effe niet. Come, come along. Go ahead. 13 00:01:32,930 --> 00:01:34,330 There it goes. 14 00:01:34,570 --> 00:01:38,070 Melle van der Grift, he goes get the Eleven Cities Cross? 15 00:01:38,370 --> 00:01:41,790 Yes, he's going to make it. In a new record for Melle... 16 00:01:53,130 --> 00:01:55,910 Melle. Melle... 17 00:01:59,770 --> 00:02:01,170 Melle... 18 00:02:01,490 --> 00:02:02,890 Melle. 19 00:02:03,130 --> 00:02:06,590 Melle, you have to go there. 20 00:02:07,010 --> 00:02:08,950 Melle. You have to go to the dark. 21 00:02:09,410 --> 00:02:10,910 Melle... 22 00:02:54,530 --> 00:02:56,630 'Quickly to Friesland.' 23 00:02:57,090 --> 00:02:59,310 "What's the situation like there?" 24 00:02:59,610 --> 00:03:01,870 'Dear listeners...' 25 00:03:02,970 --> 00:03:07,150 'The Eleven Cities virus has complete power over us.' 26 00:03:07,690 --> 00:03:09,217 'It is very possible...' 27 00:03:18,810 --> 00:03:21,430 This is the second car in a month and a half... 28 00:03:22,010 --> 00:03:23,747 that will drive you to hell. 29 00:03:24,170 --> 00:03:25,570 You can go. 30 00:03:27,530 --> 00:03:28,930 Get out. 31 00:03:30,610 --> 00:03:33,750 Well, that's not possible at all because I have a contract. 32 00:03:35,170 --> 00:03:36,570 Yes. 33 00:03:36,970 --> 00:03:39,750 And you know what I do what to do with that contract? 34 00:03:45,490 --> 00:03:46,890 Hey. 35 00:03:50,290 --> 00:03:53,190 The goons of Hoeks' platoon it will solve it. 36 00:03:53,650 --> 00:03:57,230 RADIO Brennink, I need you. Shhh. WEATHER FORECAST 37 00:03:57,650 --> 00:03:59,310 Are you saying 'sssst' to me now? 38 00:03:59,650 --> 00:04:03,590 'It must be taken into account with snow dune formation.' 39 00:04:06,930 --> 00:04:11,350 'In Friesland the Elfsteden fever has struck.' 40 00:04:11,770 --> 00:04:14,390 'Many skating enthusiasts count on it... 41 00:04:14,970 --> 00:04:18,630 that is the journey of all journeys some of them will come to fruition.' 42 00:06:58,370 --> 00:07:00,190 Dismissal? What now? 43 00:07:01,010 --> 00:07:02,990 You had only just started working there. 44 00:07:03,570 --> 00:07:05,149 I'll find something else. Oh, yes? 45 00:07:05,690 --> 00:07:08,270 You're in nine weeks fired three times. 46 00:07:08,570 --> 00:07:09,970 What do you want now, Kees? 47 00:07:11,290 --> 00:07:12,690 Um... 48 00:07:12,930 --> 00:07:14,615 Then there is only ONE thing left to do. 49 00:07:17,810 --> 00:07:19,350 Then I'll become a millionaire. 50 00:07:24,490 --> 00:07:26,350 Kees? Shhh. 51 00:07:26,810 --> 00:07:30,230 I want that... 'A direct one report...' Silence. Kees. 52 00:07:30,530 --> 00:07:35,190 Diew. 'Being in Leeuwarden the district heads met.' 53 00:07:35,850 --> 00:07:38,950 'The meeting has been going on for almost an hour and it is expected... 54 00:07:39,210 --> 00:07:43,390 that the board will decide quickly about a new Eleven Cities Tour.' 55 00:07:43,810 --> 00:07:45,210 'The 12th in history.' 56 00:07:45,490 --> 00:07:48,910 'It was last year anyway canceled at the last minute.' 57 00:07:50,330 --> 00:07:51,430 Don't like skating? 58 00:07:51,610 --> 00:07:55,350 'The board had mutual discussions quite a disagreement.' Me neither. 59 00:07:55,770 --> 00:07:58,550 'Many people think so now really different.' 60 00:07:59,050 --> 00:08:00,150 Not anymore... 61 00:08:00,570 --> 00:08:02,910 'The trip can be done tomorrow already happening... 62 00:08:03,370 --> 00:08:07,230 says this Frisian, who we have asked for a response.' 63 00:08:07,410 --> 00:08:09,832 Diew, did you hear that? There will be an Elfstedentocht. 64 00:08:10,010 --> 00:08:11,950 That means getting some skates and... 65 00:08:14,450 --> 00:08:15,950 I'm going to my mother, Kees. 66 00:08:17,730 --> 00:08:19,130 Girl. 67 00:08:21,730 --> 00:08:24,550 I'll search the day after tomorrow another job will be fine. 68 00:08:25,810 --> 00:08:28,150 Come on, let's take a look at ONE. No. 69 00:08:28,490 --> 00:08:30,543 You think you can live from the wind. 70 00:08:30,890 --> 00:08:35,030 We are having a child together. Bring it on. You don't understand. 71 00:08:35,330 --> 00:08:37,390 You never finish anything. 72 00:08:37,810 --> 00:08:39,910 You never do what you promise. 73 00:08:41,890 --> 00:08:46,510 It's not too bad. Oh, yes? I would one get television and where is it? 74 00:08:46,890 --> 00:08:50,790 Dieuwke, only the queen has a TV. That's not true. 75 00:08:50,970 --> 00:08:53,950 My mother has ONE and my sister and my other sister too. 76 00:08:54,290 --> 00:08:56,350 All three have a television. 77 00:09:24,250 --> 00:09:26,710 Is this beautiful or is this beautiful? 78 00:09:30,330 --> 00:09:33,950 We'll fall through in a moment. No. 79 00:09:34,370 --> 00:09:36,870 Friesland is a piece of the North Pole. 80 00:09:41,250 --> 00:09:45,190 They certainly won't be so happy with you and your newspaper. Or indeed. 81 00:09:49,930 --> 00:09:50,990 Drive normally. 82 00:09:51,410 --> 00:09:53,910 Please. 83 00:10:04,250 --> 00:10:06,030 Idiot. 84 00:10:30,210 --> 00:10:31,990 So, gentlemen. Are we out? 85 00:10:34,090 --> 00:10:36,430 Who are you, if I may ask? 86 00:10:36,730 --> 00:10:39,110 Van Houten, Jack van Houten, Telegraph. 87 00:10:39,570 --> 00:10:40,970 Look what I have here. 88 00:10:41,210 --> 00:10:43,270 Hupata. 89 00:10:43,690 --> 00:10:45,110 The newspaper. 90 00:10:45,410 --> 00:10:48,030 Extra edition and distributed throughout the country. 91 00:10:52,770 --> 00:10:55,350 Do you already have a date? for the Elfstedentocht? 92 00:10:55,650 --> 00:10:58,870 Hello, this is a closed meeting. 93 00:10:59,410 --> 00:11:02,310 And what have you decided? Nothing has been decided yet. 94 00:11:02,650 --> 00:11:06,030 And may I now ask you to leave this room. 95 00:11:06,210 --> 00:11:09,550 What's the problem? I am drove across the entire IJsselmeer. 96 00:11:10,010 --> 00:11:12,150 There was ice everywhere. What's the problem? 97 00:11:12,490 --> 00:11:15,550 Now go outside. Please help them. Now listen... 98 00:11:15,850 --> 00:11:19,230 You're going now... You've got it canceled at the last minute. 99 00:11:19,690 --> 00:11:22,270 You're going out. Frisian gingerbread, listen now. 100 00:11:22,690 --> 00:11:24,190 How much ice should there be? 101 00:11:24,490 --> 00:11:26,030 I think it's incredible. 102 00:11:29,970 --> 00:11:32,030 'Does Friesland have enough courage?' 103 00:12:42,170 --> 00:12:43,570 Ritsma. 104 00:12:44,930 --> 00:12:46,330 Commissioner. 105 00:12:49,370 --> 00:12:52,830 No, no, not yet, Commissioner. Then I have big news. 106 00:12:53,130 --> 00:12:55,390 The NTS called. 107 00:12:56,490 --> 00:12:57,890 The...television? 108 00:12:58,290 --> 00:13:01,630 Indeed, they want cover the Elfstedentocht, live. 109 00:13:02,050 --> 00:13:04,990 As it is called. With I don't know how many cameras. 110 00:13:06,010 --> 00:13:10,310 Commissioner, we haven't figured it out yet. 111 00:13:11,290 --> 00:13:15,390 Her Majesty the Queen wishes to come with perhaps the princess. 112 00:13:15,690 --> 00:13:18,750 And I don't want to interfere with anything, you understand... 113 00:13:19,050 --> 00:13:21,830 but, well, yeah... 114 00:13:22,250 --> 00:13:23,910 You understand me, right? 115 00:13:24,210 --> 00:13:26,430 Yes, yes, I understand that, Commissioner. 116 00:13:26,770 --> 00:13:28,990 We can Don't let this slide, Ritsma. 117 00:13:29,410 --> 00:13:32,270 Friesland is tomorrow the center of the world... 118 00:13:32,850 --> 00:13:35,350 and Friesland is MY responsibility. 119 00:13:36,090 --> 00:13:37,490 I'm counting on you. 120 00:13:48,690 --> 00:13:51,030 'There will be voted at this time.' 121 00:13:51,530 --> 00:13:55,790 'If the tour of all tours continues then the 12th Elfstedentocht... 122 00:13:56,210 --> 00:13:58,270 maybe it will be held tomorrow.' 123 00:14:03,650 --> 00:14:05,270 'Dear listeners.' 124 00:14:05,970 --> 00:14:07,918 'The result will still have to wait.' 125 00:14:08,370 --> 00:14:11,630 'It is said among the numerous journalists present... 126 00:14:12,090 --> 00:14:16,830 a lot of speculation and tension is here to cut.” 127 00:14:49,290 --> 00:14:50,690 And? Do you see what? Quiet. 128 00:14:51,010 --> 00:14:53,310 That's what I asked anyway. Horse. 129 00:15:03,530 --> 00:15:05,990 Don't do that, I asked anyway. Cow. 130 00:15:06,290 --> 00:15:10,310 You're putting in so much effort, man. Of course that trip won't happen. 131 00:15:10,730 --> 00:15:13,350 Before the first bend everyone is already a fish stick. 132 00:15:13,810 --> 00:15:15,210 That's what you thought. 133 00:15:50,250 --> 00:15:53,430 Look, ice cream and Frisians are magnets. 134 00:15:56,370 --> 00:15:57,770 Just like us. 135 00:16:08,730 --> 00:16:11,550 Joke, what does that mean? By means of. Is your name Joke? 136 00:16:11,970 --> 00:16:14,750 Door is door, right? Yes, it has always been that way. 137 00:16:15,210 --> 00:16:16,870 It just goes on. 138 00:16:17,290 --> 00:16:20,230 Oh, it's business as usual. 'It pours troch.' 139 00:16:21,770 --> 00:16:25,550 This means that the Elfstedentocht, which at the end of December 1961... 140 00:16:26,010 --> 00:16:28,390 was still canceled will continue this year. 141 00:16:54,090 --> 00:16:55,750 Melle, that stick. Grab that stick. 142 00:16:58,330 --> 00:16:59,990 Grab that stick... 143 00:17:00,450 --> 00:17:01,850 Melle... 144 00:17:02,090 --> 00:17:03,490 Melle... 145 00:17:16,530 --> 00:17:17,930 Melle... 146 00:18:13,210 --> 00:18:15,830 There's a draft coming. Are you going to drive him? 147 00:18:17,050 --> 00:18:18,450 I don't know. 148 00:18:19,450 --> 00:18:22,030 Melle wanted it so badly an Eleven Cities Cross. 149 00:18:22,490 --> 00:18:25,670 Well, what would Melle think? if you were to drive him? 150 00:18:26,050 --> 00:18:27,550 Skating crazy that he was. 151 00:18:29,490 --> 00:18:33,030 He adored the Eleven Cities. Well, what are you still doing here? 152 00:18:47,090 --> 00:18:49,310 My daughter is pregnant. 153 00:18:49,730 --> 00:18:51,270 Her water broke. 154 00:19:39,370 --> 00:19:40,310 Diew. 155 00:19:40,730 --> 00:19:42,130 Dieuwke, are you sleeping? 156 00:19:43,490 --> 00:19:44,990 I ride the Elfstedentocht. 157 00:19:45,770 --> 00:19:48,550 Tonight I bring you the cross, are you okay with that? 158 00:19:52,490 --> 00:19:54,150 Then we'll talk further. 159 00:19:54,410 --> 00:19:57,070 I'll find it again a new job, man, really. 160 00:19:57,490 --> 00:19:59,590 Then you get that new television. 161 00:19:59,890 --> 00:20:02,110 I want to show you that I can do this. 162 00:20:02,450 --> 00:20:04,390 Do you understand that? 163 00:20:04,690 --> 00:20:06,090 I promise. 164 00:20:09,650 --> 00:20:11,050 Sleep well. 165 00:20:27,730 --> 00:20:29,130 What are you going to do now? 166 00:20:37,690 --> 00:20:39,590 Sergeant Major. 167 00:20:39,930 --> 00:20:41,330 Sergeant Major. 168 00:20:41,730 --> 00:20:43,130 Brennink? Yes. 169 00:20:43,290 --> 00:20:46,550 I hope it's war. No, no, much more important. 170 00:20:46,930 --> 00:20:48,590 It pours troch. Troch? 171 00:20:49,930 --> 00:20:51,330 The tour. 172 00:20:51,530 --> 00:20:54,310 Troch... draft? Talk normally, man. 173 00:20:54,650 --> 00:20:56,050 The Eleven Cities Tour. 174 00:20:56,290 --> 00:20:57,690 And I'm going to drive him. 175 00:20:58,090 --> 00:21:00,190 Well... bye. 176 00:21:00,490 --> 00:21:02,350 Brennink, I'm warning you. 177 00:21:02,770 --> 00:21:04,170 You just stay here. 178 00:21:04,450 --> 00:21:06,150 Ooh, boy. 179 00:21:06,330 --> 00:21:07,750 You... Ooh. 180 00:21:08,210 --> 00:21:10,870 Brenninkmeijer. You will now be on guard duty. 181 00:21:12,010 --> 00:21:15,870 Brennink.. Here... I think can you spend a day without me? 182 00:21:16,290 --> 00:21:18,990 Brenninkmeijer reports for ONE day of leave. 183 00:21:19,410 --> 00:21:22,470 Arrest that man. Come on. What are you waiting for? 184 00:21:23,050 --> 00:21:24,150 Bunch of swans. 185 00:21:24,570 --> 00:21:25,970 Brennink. 186 00:21:26,410 --> 00:21:27,510 Brenninkmeijer. 187 00:21:27,930 --> 00:21:30,390 Deserter... 188 00:21:31,610 --> 00:21:34,270 Bunch of thaws. 189 00:21:36,290 --> 00:21:38,830 And the sergeant major did you give yourself a day off? 190 00:21:39,250 --> 00:21:41,870 It only makes him proud when I take him out. 191 00:21:42,410 --> 00:21:45,550 And I want IJlst chowder from you, in Workum pancakes... 192 00:21:45,970 --> 00:21:47,510 and in Leeuwarden... 193 00:21:49,370 --> 00:21:51,870 ...I want you. 194 00:21:52,050 --> 00:21:53,450 Crazy. 195 00:21:53,690 --> 00:21:56,190 I rented a room at hotel 't Anker. 196 00:21:56,610 --> 00:21:59,430 Hey? For tonight. 197 00:22:01,970 --> 00:22:02,950 You get me, right? 198 00:22:03,370 --> 00:22:04,770 Yes. 199 00:22:09,010 --> 00:22:11,990 I want it too, Henk. But first chowder in IJlst. 200 00:22:37,410 --> 00:22:38,810 Don't say anything. 201 00:22:41,690 --> 00:22:44,150 I just want that Melle gets his cross. 202 00:22:53,690 --> 00:22:55,870 Miek, promise me ONE thing. 203 00:22:57,170 --> 00:22:58,570 I promise, Dad. 204 00:23:06,890 --> 00:23:08,290 Not much of a chance, eh? 205 00:23:10,410 --> 00:23:13,030 There will be many awakenings not be at minus 20. 206 00:24:51,410 --> 00:24:54,310 'Precisely these announcements make it difficult for you.' 207 00:24:54,730 --> 00:24:56,230 "I can't do anything about that." 208 00:24:56,650 --> 00:24:58,050 Is that Jeen van den Berg? 209 00:24:58,330 --> 00:25:00,550 "Is this a live broadcast?" 210 00:25:01,970 --> 00:25:05,150 May I just know... Can't you cut anything? 211 00:25:06,050 --> 00:25:08,350 Have you trained much? Well, not much. 212 00:25:08,650 --> 00:25:12,150 There's never ONE anyway he says he has trained a lot. 213 00:25:12,610 --> 00:25:14,550 None of them have trained. 214 00:25:16,970 --> 00:25:18,950 Participants, attention. 215 00:25:19,250 --> 00:25:24,310 We recommend your face to be smeared with Vaseline. 216 00:25:24,570 --> 00:25:26,350 Available at the counters. 217 00:25:57,130 --> 00:26:00,870 That's what the racers want get ready with number. 218 00:26:01,170 --> 00:26:04,190 The starting shot falls in a few minutes. 219 00:26:50,290 --> 00:26:52,027 Are they gone yet, the big boys? 220 00:26:52,690 --> 00:26:54,090 Yeah, just. 221 00:26:54,370 --> 00:26:55,770 Nice. 222 00:26:57,850 --> 00:26:59,750 I'm happy that I can skate. 223 00:27:00,170 --> 00:27:04,390 Discharged yesterday, woman ran away, life is a party. 224 00:27:06,490 --> 00:27:09,790 And you? Day off from your general? 225 00:27:10,130 --> 00:27:11,530 No. 226 00:27:11,930 --> 00:27:13,070 So? 227 00:27:13,410 --> 00:27:14,810 Just went. 228 00:27:16,130 --> 00:27:19,110 So... the army sits today a day without you. 229 00:27:20,970 --> 00:27:22,950 Yes, the Russians can get in straight away. 230 00:27:23,250 --> 00:27:27,670 Want the touring riders with number 1 until 1999... 231 00:27:27,970 --> 00:27:30,110 go to the starting area? 232 00:27:30,410 --> 00:27:35,990 To be clear, you run 800 meters to the innkeeper... 233 00:27:36,450 --> 00:27:40,310 which is clearly indicated... What number do you have? 234 00:27:40,610 --> 00:27:42,950 6807. 235 00:27:43,410 --> 00:27:46,030 Then we are in the same group. 236 00:27:46,530 --> 00:27:48,670 So? Can we skate together? 237 00:27:49,890 --> 00:27:51,290 But I won't wait for you. 238 00:27:54,130 --> 00:28:00,470 Want the touring riders with numbers 4001 to 6999... 239 00:28:00,890 --> 00:28:02,350 go to the start? 240 00:28:04,290 --> 00:28:09,070 Good luck, put it on and back before twelve o'clock tonight. 241 00:28:53,730 --> 00:28:56,888 What the hell idiot has this given permission? 242 00:29:15,290 --> 00:29:17,750 It's over for you, this needs to be stitched. 243 00:29:18,290 --> 00:29:19,690 No, you stay down. 244 00:29:26,570 --> 00:29:29,790 Say, you have to go to the hospital. You can still put it. 245 00:29:30,250 --> 00:29:35,150 Yes, that is possible, but then you will feel this. LOUD SCREAMING Ouch... 246 00:29:39,650 --> 00:29:41,050 What? 247 00:30:11,650 --> 00:30:13,620 You know, it's creeping under Dieuwke's skin. 248 00:30:13,770 --> 00:30:16,750 She wants stability and that makes me feel short of breath. 249 00:30:17,130 --> 00:30:21,230 Now she must and will have a television. All her sisters already have one. 250 00:30:21,410 --> 00:30:23,350 She cackles about it all day. 251 00:30:23,530 --> 00:30:27,030 They even have their hair as Mies Bouwman. Take over. 252 00:30:27,450 --> 00:30:30,830 But just wait if I do tonight come home with that cross. 253 00:30:31,250 --> 00:30:35,150 Then she can say to her sisters: TV is beautiful, TV is beautiful... 254 00:30:36,250 --> 00:30:38,882 but my Kees has an Elfstedentocht... Hey. 255 00:30:39,050 --> 00:30:40,990 Are you deaf? I said take over. 256 00:30:41,410 --> 00:30:44,230 Take it easy, buddy we are not in the military here. 257 00:30:44,530 --> 00:30:47,590 Dear boy, we have 200 kilometers ahead. 258 00:30:48,170 --> 00:30:51,790 If we take it for a joy ride we won't be there tomorrow. 259 00:30:52,210 --> 00:30:55,310 Hey, Henk, do you have a lot of friends? 260 00:31:02,770 --> 00:31:05,830 Hey, hey, calm down. 261 00:31:06,010 --> 00:31:07,550 I can't hear you, corporal. 262 00:31:08,010 --> 00:31:09,410 Hey. 263 00:31:10,650 --> 00:31:12,050 Dosage. 264 00:31:15,130 --> 00:31:16,710 Are you deaf? 265 00:31:17,850 --> 00:31:20,990 Sorry, Henk, but we'll make it not a joy ride. 266 00:31:48,250 --> 00:31:51,910 'More than 10,000 avid skating enthusiasts... 267 00:31:52,170 --> 00:31:56,190 have braved the severe cold and visit eleven Frisian cities... 268 00:31:56,610 --> 00:31:59,150 for eleven coveted stamps to gather.' 269 00:31:59,570 --> 00:32:01,870 'See you tonight at 12 o'clock do they have the time... 270 00:32:02,290 --> 00:32:04,230 to complete the 200 kilometers.' 271 00:32:04,650 --> 00:32:07,150 'The tour of all tours has begun.' 272 00:32:21,450 --> 00:32:23,950 Hey, a competitive rider. 273 00:32:28,290 --> 00:32:29,690 Hey, one more. 274 00:32:32,530 --> 00:32:35,270 We'll be there shortly first in. 275 00:32:35,570 --> 00:32:38,950 Get that out of your head, they say that things are about to turn again. 276 00:32:39,130 --> 00:32:42,270 You must see there. We're coming to the box, man. 277 00:32:42,730 --> 00:32:44,130 We're going to be famous. 278 00:32:44,290 --> 00:32:47,470 Dieuwke is sitting of course watching TV with her mother. 279 00:32:47,770 --> 00:32:50,790 Diew. Dieuwke. 280 00:32:51,050 --> 00:32:53,390 It's me, haha. Diew. 281 00:32:56,650 --> 00:32:59,310 Now bring it on, man. Your eyes can freeze. 282 00:33:02,970 --> 00:33:04,790 I called Kees. 283 00:33:06,170 --> 00:33:07,570 He's not home. 284 00:33:09,690 --> 00:33:11,150 I don't remember, Mom. 285 00:33:11,570 --> 00:33:15,470 I'm here giving birth and sir just does what he wants. 286 00:33:15,650 --> 00:33:17,990 Calm. No, nothing quiet. The lamb ray. 287 00:33:18,410 --> 00:33:20,230 He's not coming in here, you hear. 288 00:33:21,370 --> 00:33:23,318 I'll hit him right away for his unemployed face. 289 00:33:28,930 --> 00:33:30,470 You go home, Mom. 290 00:33:31,570 --> 00:33:32,970 I've been busy for a while. 291 00:33:33,210 --> 00:33:35,870 I think it is indeed will still take some time. 292 00:33:36,170 --> 00:33:37,570 Is it going again? 293 00:34:35,250 --> 00:34:39,110 That's beautifully said, but I don't understand a thing. 294 00:34:39,530 --> 00:34:40,930 Where are you getting away then? 295 00:34:41,330 --> 00:34:43,310 Hey. Hey, what's up? 296 00:34:43,610 --> 00:34:45,430 Where am I? At Sneek. 297 00:34:48,730 --> 00:34:51,020 Are you coming? I really don't see a whistle. 298 00:34:51,170 --> 00:34:52,570 Come on, get up. 299 00:34:52,730 --> 00:34:54,130 Please help me. 300 00:34:56,090 --> 00:34:58,150 I really don't see a single thing. 301 00:34:58,570 --> 00:34:59,970 Let's see. 302 00:35:01,890 --> 00:35:03,310 Your eyes are frozen. 303 00:35:03,730 --> 00:35:05,990 But at the first aid you get drops. 304 00:35:06,290 --> 00:35:09,630 I, uh, skate here with a doctor. 305 00:35:10,210 --> 00:35:11,750 What's the doctor's name? Annemiek. 306 00:35:12,050 --> 00:35:13,450 I'm Erik. 307 00:35:13,730 --> 00:35:16,390 I study law in Groningen. Nice to meet you. 308 00:35:16,770 --> 00:35:20,270 I see you pretty bad, so I can you can't see very well... 309 00:35:21,010 --> 00:35:22,940 but what I see of you I like it very much. 310 00:35:23,090 --> 00:35:25,870 Annemiek, listen, I only just met you... 311 00:35:26,330 --> 00:35:28,390 but will you marry me? 312 00:35:30,290 --> 00:35:32,790 Marry me and I will kiss you warmly when you freeze. 313 00:35:37,410 --> 00:35:39,390 Ah, who do we have here? Sjoerd. 314 00:35:39,970 --> 00:35:42,150 What does Tjeerd do for a living? 315 00:35:42,610 --> 00:35:44,830 Oh wait, I can smell it already. 316 00:35:45,450 --> 00:35:49,110 Hey, Tjeerd, leave me hanging again to your 'cow's stomach'. Haha. 317 00:35:52,530 --> 00:35:56,270 According to an estimate of the organizers no longer have... 318 00:35:56,730 --> 00:36:00,110 than half of the left riders reach Stavoren. 319 00:36:17,450 --> 00:36:18,850 Gentlemen. Please. 320 00:36:21,090 --> 00:36:24,430 'May I have your attention an additional weather forecast.' 321 00:36:24,850 --> 00:36:27,630 'During the day will the northeast wind... 322 00:36:27,970 --> 00:36:31,150 further increase to strength 8 and we expect... 323 00:36:31,570 --> 00:36:35,750 that especially in the Northern Netherlands temperature could drop to minus 19.” 324 00:36:36,050 --> 00:36:38,830 'For everyone who is at home, please stay inside.' 325 00:36:39,130 --> 00:36:41,830 'And for car traffic, we expect... 326 00:36:42,250 --> 00:36:45,910 that we have to deal with with heavy snowfall.' 327 00:36:46,210 --> 00:36:50,710 'When darkness will set in there is a weather alarm.' 328 00:36:50,970 --> 00:36:54,110 'Back to the studio in Bussum for a live report... 329 00:36:54,530 --> 00:36:57,270 of the 12th Eleven Cities Tour, Koos Postema...' 330 00:38:09,010 --> 00:38:10,410 Ooooh. Ah. 331 00:38:13,330 --> 00:38:16,110 Brenninkmeijer. 332 00:38:18,130 --> 00:38:20,870 Hahaha. Who did you think I was? 333 00:38:21,290 --> 00:38:23,790 The Eleven Cities Monster? No, much worse. 334 00:38:24,090 --> 00:38:26,510 You're driving him out, aren't you? For the cross, huh. 335 00:38:28,370 --> 00:38:30,190 Telephone. Wait a minute, Henk. 336 00:38:30,490 --> 00:38:33,230 Now you have to hear Dieuwke, very proud, man. 337 00:38:33,650 --> 00:38:36,430 We have to keep up the pace. Just for a moment. 338 00:38:36,690 --> 00:38:38,260 Kees, we have to keep up the pace. Yes... 339 00:38:38,410 --> 00:38:39,810 Nou, schiet op dan. 340 00:38:51,130 --> 00:38:53,390 With Bleacher. With Kees. Is Dieuw there? 341 00:38:54,290 --> 00:38:57,710 Have you seen me? I was on television. 342 00:38:58,050 --> 00:39:00,110 Dieuwke is giving birth, Kees. 343 00:39:00,370 --> 00:39:02,590 What? Already? 344 00:39:04,610 --> 00:39:07,070 I'm coming. Don't do that. 345 00:39:07,610 --> 00:39:09,030 Why not? 346 00:39:10,290 --> 00:39:11,712 Dieuwke doesn't want it, Kees. 347 00:39:13,450 --> 00:39:14,850 She doesn't want to see you anymore. 348 00:39:16,530 --> 00:39:18,750 Why... why not? 349 00:39:19,210 --> 00:39:20,610 Hello, Kees. 350 00:39:22,130 --> 00:39:24,070 What the heck, man. We have to move on. 351 00:39:24,530 --> 00:39:28,150 We have to go to IJlst. I'm hungry. In chowder. 352 00:40:10,570 --> 00:40:12,510 Damn. Kees. 353 00:40:13,770 --> 00:40:15,470 Ouch.. 354 00:40:15,770 --> 00:40:17,170 Kees, are you okay? No. 355 00:40:20,050 --> 00:40:21,450 Ah. 356 00:40:24,930 --> 00:40:26,870 Go ahead... 357 00:40:29,890 --> 00:40:31,430 Now drive. 358 00:40:31,730 --> 00:40:35,750 I stop. What do you mean 'I stop'? Dieuwke is in labor. 359 00:40:36,450 --> 00:40:38,550 There she has you don't need it, do you? 360 00:40:38,970 --> 00:40:41,030 That works out well then. It's over... 361 00:40:41,330 --> 00:40:42,870 What do you mean about it? 362 00:40:44,410 --> 00:40:46,430 She doesn't know if she wants to continue with me. 363 00:40:48,850 --> 00:40:50,710 What are you going to do now? 364 00:40:53,130 --> 00:40:54,530 Whether you can come back. 365 00:40:54,850 --> 00:40:56,870 You have something to prove. 366 00:40:57,290 --> 00:40:59,390 For yourself. 367 00:40:59,850 --> 00:41:01,310 For her. 368 00:41:03,890 --> 00:41:05,290 Become a man. 369 00:41:05,890 --> 00:41:06,990 Like you, surely? 370 00:41:07,410 --> 00:41:09,310 I'd rather fall through the ice here. 371 00:41:12,410 --> 00:41:13,810 Good luck then. 372 00:41:28,330 --> 00:41:30,550 'There is Jeen van den Berg.' 373 00:41:30,970 --> 00:41:34,110 'I also see Reinier Paping among the leaders.' 374 00:41:34,530 --> 00:41:38,350 'Oh, they give themselves special little time to eat anything.' 375 00:41:38,650 --> 00:41:40,050 Yes, Commissioner. 376 00:41:40,330 --> 00:41:41,730 Commissioner. 377 00:42:14,170 --> 00:42:15,570 Yes, nice. 378 00:42:28,690 --> 00:42:30,090 Beautiful... 379 00:42:42,450 --> 00:42:45,110 At the first aid post they will take care of you further. 380 00:42:49,050 --> 00:42:51,310 It seems nice to me to move forward together. 381 00:42:53,970 --> 00:42:55,510 Um... 382 00:42:55,810 --> 00:42:56,750 No, thank you. 383 00:42:57,050 --> 00:42:58,870 But I mean just today. 384 00:43:00,570 --> 00:43:01,970 Now go. 385 00:43:37,090 --> 00:43:37,630 What? 386 00:43:37,810 --> 00:43:39,210 Oh, sorry. 387 00:43:39,370 --> 00:43:42,150 Those students, they talk so easily. 388 00:43:42,570 --> 00:43:46,070 Then I feel so stupid. But what do you do? 389 00:43:46,530 --> 00:43:48,750 I, uh, I'm a farmer. 390 00:43:49,170 --> 00:43:51,592 I milk 30 cows. Do you have your own farm? 391 00:43:52,410 --> 00:43:54,070 Hmm-m. But how old are you? 392 00:43:55,610 --> 00:43:56,830 18. 393 00:43:57,130 --> 00:43:59,070 Well, who's stupid here? 394 00:44:24,330 --> 00:44:25,150 How are you? 395 00:44:25,450 --> 00:44:26,850 Fine. 396 00:44:28,210 --> 00:44:30,030 You were right. 397 00:44:31,330 --> 00:44:33,030 From that guy. Which guy? 398 00:44:33,890 --> 00:44:35,710 Which I am not. Oh, that one. 399 00:44:37,530 --> 00:44:38,930 I'm going to drive him out. 400 00:44:40,330 --> 00:44:41,730 For that little one. 401 00:45:05,850 --> 00:45:07,710 I, uh, I have to take care of something. 402 00:45:08,690 --> 00:45:10,350 I have to get off. Oh... 403 00:45:10,650 --> 00:45:12,050 Oh, uh... 404 00:45:12,450 --> 00:45:14,870 Well, yes, I did having a good time with you. 405 00:45:15,850 --> 00:45:18,630 Maybe I'll see you again. 406 00:45:18,890 --> 00:45:20,870 Yes, maybe. 407 00:45:21,530 --> 00:45:22,510 Doeg. 408 00:45:22,970 --> 00:45:24,370 Are you something at home? 409 00:45:24,730 --> 00:45:26,390 Something like, uh, in love... 410 00:45:28,410 --> 00:45:29,810 Or worse. 411 00:45:32,530 --> 00:45:33,930 No. 412 00:45:34,250 --> 00:45:36,510 No, I'm, uh... 413 00:45:36,930 --> 00:45:38,330 I'm nothing at home. 414 00:45:42,370 --> 00:45:43,770 Hi. 415 00:46:19,490 --> 00:46:22,550 Henk. 416 00:46:23,890 --> 00:46:25,290 Henk, here... 417 00:46:25,570 --> 00:46:27,150 Yoohoo, Henk. Here. 418 00:46:29,890 --> 00:46:31,290 I have chowder. 419 00:46:33,330 --> 00:46:34,730 Look. 420 00:46:34,970 --> 00:46:36,470 Henk. 421 00:46:38,010 --> 00:46:39,670 Henk... I have chowder. 422 00:46:44,170 --> 00:46:47,630 'The situation in the far north van Friesland is so... 423 00:46:48,050 --> 00:46:51,590 that only led by Reinier Paping drives from Overijssel.' 424 00:46:51,850 --> 00:46:56,110 'Followed more than 10 minutes later by Jeen van den Berg and Jan Uitham.' 425 00:47:04,010 --> 00:47:05,410 I, uh... 426 00:48:17,410 --> 00:48:19,070 Here. 427 00:48:51,530 --> 00:48:52,930 Put it on, huh. 428 00:49:07,410 --> 00:49:09,870 Is it going well? Yes. Hang in there, huh. Thank you. 429 00:49:14,090 --> 00:49:16,550 Dear people, it is a real battlefield here. 430 00:49:16,970 --> 00:49:19,750 Riders are already collapsed everywhere. 431 00:49:20,450 --> 00:49:22,070 On your arm? Yes. 432 00:49:28,650 --> 00:49:32,030 'I'm here in Stavoren and it's becoming hell.' 433 00:50:31,050 --> 00:50:32,110 Hi. 434 00:50:32,570 --> 00:50:33,970 Hey. 435 00:50:35,250 --> 00:50:37,030 Here I am again. 436 00:50:37,490 --> 00:50:39,190 That was a short family visit. 437 00:50:39,610 --> 00:50:41,010 Yes... 438 00:50:44,890 --> 00:50:46,290 What do you have now? 439 00:50:46,530 --> 00:50:48,190 Oh, that's nothing... that's nothing. 440 00:50:48,650 --> 00:50:50,050 No, let's see. 441 00:50:50,210 --> 00:50:51,830 Can you move your fingers? 442 00:50:53,090 --> 00:50:54,590 Yes, yes, that's fine. 443 00:50:55,010 --> 00:50:56,910 Well, then, uh, you got lucky. 444 00:50:58,610 --> 00:51:00,010 Come. 445 00:51:01,570 --> 00:51:02,970 Hey, Annemiek. 446 00:51:04,890 --> 00:51:07,550 The family already said you were driving. Nice. 447 00:51:07,810 --> 00:51:09,510 Aafke, Sjoerd, Sjoerd, Aafke. 448 00:51:09,810 --> 00:51:11,210 My niece. Hi. 449 00:51:11,570 --> 00:51:15,310 Heavy? Are you frozen? Ja, maar dan kus ik haar weer warm. 450 00:51:15,610 --> 00:51:17,010 Oh, just like Melle. 451 00:51:21,930 --> 00:51:24,030 Stupid, I had that shouldn't say. 452 00:51:25,450 --> 00:51:27,070 Um, I, uh... 453 00:51:27,370 --> 00:51:28,770 I have to keep going. 454 00:51:30,450 --> 00:51:31,850 Doeg. 455 00:51:34,930 --> 00:51:36,330 Hi. 456 00:51:55,410 --> 00:51:57,350 Miss. Miss. 457 00:51:57,650 --> 00:52:01,670 Yes. May the army serve you with a lift over the IJsselmeer? 458 00:52:02,090 --> 00:52:06,830 Um... Yes, very much. 459 00:52:07,290 --> 00:52:08,690 Thank you. Go ahead. 460 00:52:18,450 --> 00:52:21,190 Here's how you can Would you like to see the tour as beautiful? 461 00:52:21,610 --> 00:52:23,010 Certainly. 462 00:52:24,850 --> 00:52:27,150 My fiance is driving today. Like this. 463 00:52:28,890 --> 00:52:30,310 He is also military. 464 00:52:30,730 --> 00:52:32,130 He was on bivouac. 465 00:52:32,290 --> 00:52:36,150 In Havelte, but, uh, he got it nice and free from his superior. 466 00:52:37,450 --> 00:52:40,270 That's very nice of those, uh, several. Yes. 467 00:52:40,690 --> 00:52:42,090 Well, sure. 468 00:52:42,370 --> 00:52:44,670 Will your fiancée make it? do you think? 469 00:52:45,130 --> 00:52:46,950 Oh, sure, sure. 470 00:52:47,250 --> 00:52:50,910 Yes, Henk is a tough one, he never gives up. Henk... 471 00:52:52,290 --> 00:52:54,950 Maybe I know him what's his last name? 472 00:52:55,410 --> 00:52:58,670 Brenninkmeijer. Brenninkmeijer. Yes. 473 00:52:59,090 --> 00:53:00,490 Yes, that tells me something. 474 00:53:02,410 --> 00:53:03,810 Brenninkmeijer... 475 00:54:04,530 --> 00:54:05,930 Oh. 476 00:54:10,890 --> 00:54:12,290 Connect. 477 00:54:13,730 --> 00:54:15,130 Connect. 478 00:54:21,690 --> 00:54:23,510 Who is, er... who is Melle? 479 00:54:26,930 --> 00:54:28,330 Don't. 480 00:54:28,570 --> 00:54:30,270 Annemiek, what is it? Let go. 481 00:54:34,130 --> 00:54:35,530 I just want to be alone, okay? 482 00:54:37,170 --> 00:54:40,390 I thought you were nothing at home. Sjoerd, I ask you... 483 00:54:40,730 --> 00:54:43,790 Not how you do at 18 comes to a farm. 484 00:54:44,210 --> 00:54:45,610 Ouch. 485 00:54:47,650 --> 00:54:49,050 Annemiek, get up. 486 00:54:49,290 --> 00:54:51,950 Annemiek, get up now. 487 00:54:52,370 --> 00:54:55,790 Come on, now. We have to keep going, Annemiek. 488 00:54:56,090 --> 00:54:57,670 This is how you freeze. 489 00:55:00,330 --> 00:55:03,110 Annemiek, come on, we have to move on. Come. 490 00:55:03,410 --> 00:55:04,810 Come. 491 00:55:16,210 --> 00:55:17,610 Melle is dead. 492 00:55:21,330 --> 00:55:22,990 I'm doing this for Melle. 493 00:55:25,250 --> 00:55:27,550 He wanted it so bad an Eleven Cities Cross. 494 00:55:35,890 --> 00:55:37,290 I'll ride with you. 495 00:56:09,930 --> 00:56:11,330 Are you okay? 496 00:56:13,370 --> 00:56:15,230 Eating... I have to eat. 497 00:56:16,450 --> 00:56:19,590 Have a sip too, guys? Come on, soldier, have fun. 498 00:56:20,050 --> 00:56:21,450 Do you also have something to eat? 499 00:56:21,690 --> 00:56:23,710 Unfortunately, man the sandwiches are gone. 500 00:56:24,170 --> 00:56:25,570 You bastard. 501 00:56:30,130 --> 00:56:31,530 I have to eat. 502 00:56:39,570 --> 00:56:40,970 Don't. 503 00:56:43,450 --> 00:56:44,850 You're hungry. 504 00:56:45,170 --> 00:56:47,270 Hey. Don't. 505 00:56:49,050 --> 00:56:50,870 Don't eat snow. 506 00:56:51,050 --> 00:56:52,110 Henk... 507 00:56:52,570 --> 00:56:54,510 Don't, you shouldn't eat snow. 508 00:57:05,050 --> 00:57:06,450 Come. 509 00:57:06,850 --> 00:57:09,230 Hey, you have to get up, Henk. 510 00:57:09,530 --> 00:57:12,430 You shouldn't lie down now. You're hungry. 511 00:57:12,730 --> 00:57:15,470 Eyes open. Come. 512 00:57:15,650 --> 00:57:17,150 Come. Look at me. 513 00:57:17,610 --> 00:57:19,670 Hey. This is hunger pangs. 514 00:57:20,250 --> 00:57:21,350 Henk... Hey, Henk. 515 00:57:21,610 --> 00:57:23,010 Henk. 516 00:57:51,010 --> 00:57:53,230 Henk. Henk. 517 00:57:58,570 --> 00:57:59,970 Henk... 518 00:59:08,170 --> 00:59:10,539 Coffee, Sergeant Major? No, of course not. 519 00:59:18,490 --> 00:59:19,890 Come on. 520 00:59:21,410 --> 00:59:22,810 Henk.. 521 00:59:23,090 --> 00:59:28,710 Henk. 522 00:59:30,770 --> 00:59:32,170 I'm very hungry. Food... 523 00:59:32,450 --> 00:59:35,230 What are you saying? To eat. I have pancakes. 524 00:59:35,930 --> 00:59:37,773 Food... Just look at me. To eat. 525 00:59:39,250 --> 00:59:40,350 Listen to me for a moment. It's right there. 526 00:59:40,650 --> 00:59:41,750 Oh, darling. 527 00:59:42,170 --> 00:59:44,830 I'm still here. This is taking too long for me. 528 00:59:45,290 --> 00:59:47,910 Burst it. Brenninkmeijer, arrested. 529 00:59:48,210 --> 00:59:51,670 Hey, Henk, you know the old proverb, right? 530 00:59:52,090 --> 00:59:55,990 However fast the deserter may be, the court martial will find him out. 531 00:59:56,410 --> 01:00:00,590 Maybe they have pancakes for you in Nieuwersluis. Bending down. 532 01:00:03,410 --> 01:00:04,810 Ah. 533 01:00:06,490 --> 01:00:07,890 Henk, drive. 534 01:00:08,250 --> 01:00:12,070 Boys... Henk? What is all this? 535 01:00:12,690 --> 01:00:13,630 I'm scared shitless. 536 01:00:14,050 --> 01:00:15,590 I'll explain later. 537 01:00:16,130 --> 01:00:17,552 I'll see you, hey, in 't Anker. 538 01:00:19,250 --> 01:00:21,250 Would you like to do something for me? Yes. What then? 539 01:00:25,250 --> 01:00:28,670 Is that blood? Yes, but make it don't worry, it'll be fine. 540 01:00:29,010 --> 01:00:30,410 Look, in front of you. 541 01:00:36,930 --> 01:00:40,350 'I'm in Workum, everything is fine, love Kees.' 542 01:00:42,690 --> 01:00:45,190 Doctor... Can I ask something? 543 01:00:45,650 --> 01:00:47,050 Yes, of course. 544 01:00:48,610 --> 01:00:51,350 Do you have ONE? 545 01:00:51,770 --> 01:00:53,170 You mean... 546 01:00:59,250 --> 01:01:03,150 'Reinier Paping still alone in the lead.' 547 01:01:03,610 --> 01:01:06,430 'By a big margin of ten minutes.' 548 01:01:06,610 --> 01:01:10,590 “Look at him fighting, over Dokkum, on the way to Leeuwarden.' 549 01:01:11,010 --> 01:01:13,270 'Back to our reporter on the route.' 550 01:01:13,810 --> 01:01:14,910 'Come on in, Evert.' 551 01:01:15,330 --> 01:01:18,150 'The volunteers their hands are full here... 552 01:01:18,610 --> 01:01:21,710 to what's going on here all happening today.' 553 01:01:22,170 --> 01:01:25,990 'It's chaos, people are coming with frozen limbs inside... 554 01:01:26,410 --> 01:01:28,830 the hospitals are working overtime.' 555 01:01:29,170 --> 01:01:31,670 'They can handle the flow barely on anymore.' 556 01:01:32,250 --> 01:01:35,110 'There are even rumours that the journey of journeys... 557 01:01:35,970 --> 01:01:37,620 will be canceled completely.' 558 01:01:37,770 --> 01:01:39,170 'Back to the studio.' 559 01:02:11,850 --> 01:02:15,950 I don't know any more, I heard that. The army? 560 01:02:16,250 --> 01:02:17,950 What does Ritsma want with the army? 561 01:02:18,370 --> 01:02:20,990 Yes, I know, I think a coup. 562 01:02:21,170 --> 01:02:22,790 The Republic of Ice. 563 01:02:23,250 --> 01:02:26,670 Listen. 'It is on this day that man's struggle... 564 01:02:27,090 --> 01:02:29,870 against nature reached a new high.' 565 01:02:30,450 --> 01:02:33,510 'This journey of fools through the white hell of Friesland.' 566 01:02:33,970 --> 01:02:35,370 'The HELL of '63.' 567 01:02:36,170 --> 01:02:37,590 Yes, nice. Well spoken. 568 01:02:37,890 --> 01:02:39,310 I'm not done yet. 569 01:02:39,730 --> 01:02:42,630 'Caught by a grim one northeast wind... 570 01:02:43,210 --> 01:02:45,990 sneak the tour riders through the meshes of death.' 571 01:02:46,250 --> 01:02:50,950 'Yes, because death is today een overheersend wit vorstmonster.' 572 01:02:51,130 --> 01:02:53,230 'A werewolf, who lurks on everyone... 573 01:02:53,530 --> 01:02:55,710 she thinks to be able to brave.' 574 01:03:00,450 --> 01:03:02,670 Look, Jack, that's writing. 575 01:03:03,090 --> 01:03:05,750 Yeah, I think it's very, uh... 576 01:03:05,930 --> 01:03:07,430 I find it very moving. 577 01:03:07,850 --> 01:03:10,470 But the question is, what does Ritsma want with the army? 578 01:03:43,290 --> 01:03:45,620 Become in Bolsward the drivers were warmly welcomed. 579 01:03:45,770 --> 01:03:48,550 Young man, are you okay? Is it worth it? 580 01:03:48,890 --> 01:03:50,830 Look. That's him. 581 01:03:51,290 --> 01:03:52,690 That's my Kees. Real? 582 01:03:52,890 --> 01:03:54,290 We'll persevere, okay? 583 01:03:54,610 --> 01:03:58,190 As you hear, dear viewers, this is a journey full of go-getters. 584 01:03:58,650 --> 01:04:00,050 Kees... 585 01:04:01,530 --> 01:04:03,870 And we're switching now to Leeuwarden. 586 01:04:04,210 --> 01:04:07,550 Where the helicopter of her majesty will land thus. 587 01:04:34,570 --> 01:04:36,620 Commissioner, people have to get off the ice now... 588 01:04:36,770 --> 01:04:38,470 this is really way too dangerous. 589 01:04:38,930 --> 01:04:41,670 How can you say that, Ritsma. Look around you. 590 01:04:42,210 --> 01:04:44,630 Isn't it great. Look at the cameras. 591 01:04:45,090 --> 01:04:46,990 Friesland is world news. 592 01:04:47,410 --> 01:04:50,910 We, Ritsma, we will become famous. 593 01:04:51,090 --> 01:04:54,950 'It's busy here very busy in Leeuwarden.' 594 01:04:55,370 --> 01:04:58,230 'The finish line is up moved at the last minute... 595 01:04:58,570 --> 01:05:02,630 because there is room for many here thousands, thousands of enthusiasts.' 596 01:05:03,090 --> 01:05:07,230 'Who want to experience it all. Live, as they say.' 597 01:05:07,650 --> 01:05:11,030 'They want to see the last meters by Reinier Paping... 598 01:05:11,450 --> 01:05:12,850 which must already be nearby.' 599 01:05:21,250 --> 01:05:22,650 Shhh. 600 01:05:31,450 --> 01:05:32,850 The queen, come. 601 01:06:14,250 --> 01:06:15,750 It's going very well. 602 01:06:16,170 --> 01:06:17,570 Very hard bellies. 603 01:06:25,370 --> 01:06:27,470 Now it's happening. 604 01:06:30,850 --> 01:06:32,250 Oh. 605 01:07:02,090 --> 01:07:04,150 All the data is there? Yes, doctor. 606 01:07:07,930 --> 01:07:11,510 'Yes, yes, here he comes, Reinier Paping.' 607 01:07:11,970 --> 01:07:13,910 'Number 157, with hands up.' 608 01:07:14,330 --> 01:07:19,950 'Paping has almost eleven hours left Completed a 200 kilometer journey.' 609 01:07:20,370 --> 01:07:22,150 'Reinier Paping.' 610 01:07:22,570 --> 01:07:24,070 'What a killer.' 611 01:07:24,490 --> 01:07:25,890 'The hero of 1963.' 612 01:07:33,730 --> 01:07:35,130 ONE, two, go. 613 01:07:40,250 --> 01:07:43,970 Good afternoon, Doctor De Jong, I listen to the heart for a moment. 614 01:08:28,170 --> 01:08:29,830 This will cause you problems. 615 01:08:30,290 --> 01:08:33,270 Those people show up don't just take it off the ice. 616 01:08:33,730 --> 01:08:36,710 These are the heroes of our time. Don't touch me. 617 01:08:37,010 --> 01:08:38,550 That hurts, you know that. 618 01:09:21,090 --> 01:09:22,870 Show me, show me. 619 01:09:23,210 --> 01:09:25,710 Show me. Blood. 620 01:09:27,970 --> 01:09:29,990 Yes... yes, it works. 621 01:09:30,330 --> 01:09:33,230 Maybe we can continue with the four of us? Is good. 622 01:09:33,650 --> 01:09:35,050 To go. 623 01:09:37,930 --> 01:09:40,830 No more stamping. By order of the board. 624 01:09:44,330 --> 01:09:46,510 Yes, it still is four centimeters. 625 01:09:46,890 --> 01:09:49,710 Um, a caesarean section is not without danger. 626 01:09:50,170 --> 01:09:52,470 Don't you want us to be your husband? take it off the ice? 627 01:09:53,770 --> 01:09:55,710 No. 628 01:09:56,130 --> 01:09:58,590 No, it just has to finish his journey. 629 01:10:28,570 --> 01:10:31,220 Why don't you put on your glasses? Soon you will have frozen eyes. 630 01:10:31,370 --> 01:10:34,430 don't have to, I have small eyes. 631 01:10:36,690 --> 01:10:38,350 You're not wearing glasses either. 632 01:10:40,890 --> 01:10:42,290 Are you okay Sjoerd? 633 01:10:48,730 --> 01:10:51,550 What is that? Those are blisters. 634 01:10:51,890 --> 01:10:53,670 Yes, I do understand it. 635 01:11:26,410 --> 01:11:27,810 Whoa, whoa. 636 01:11:28,090 --> 01:11:29,550 What do we get now? 637 01:11:32,730 --> 01:11:34,152 Let me go. Why is this? 638 01:11:34,410 --> 01:11:35,884 Who do you think you are1 639 01:11:40,850 --> 01:11:43,230 I want to continue. 640 01:11:46,010 --> 01:11:48,510 Let me go. Annemiek. I'm going to my uncle's. 641 01:11:48,930 --> 01:11:52,150 He lives in Franeker. Yes, yes. 642 01:11:56,530 --> 01:11:57,930 I want to continue. 643 01:11:58,210 --> 01:12:01,390 Bunch of size mongers. Calm down, guys. 644 01:12:04,090 --> 01:12:05,490 Screw it, man. 645 01:12:15,370 --> 01:12:17,710 Ouch. Oh. 646 01:12:18,130 --> 01:12:19,530 What does that man have there? 647 01:12:21,650 --> 01:12:23,430 His water pipe is frozen. 648 01:12:24,690 --> 01:12:26,090 Ouch. 649 01:15:02,210 --> 01:15:04,860 It's unbelievable. We have to be in before 12 o'clock. 650 01:15:05,010 --> 01:15:06,410 We still had six hours. 651 01:15:08,010 --> 01:15:10,390 Dieuwke will now are in labor. 652 01:15:10,690 --> 01:15:12,750 She must be more tired than I am. 653 01:15:15,290 --> 01:15:16,690 I've thought of something. 654 01:15:16,970 --> 01:15:19,790 Suppose... suppose I reach Leeuwarden. 655 01:15:20,250 --> 01:15:21,650 How? Yes, suppose. 656 01:15:21,930 --> 01:15:24,670 And Dieuwke is just that a little proud of me... 657 01:15:25,090 --> 01:15:27,030 then we will emigrate to Canada. 658 01:15:27,330 --> 01:15:29,470 Kees, you are in Franeker. 659 01:15:36,010 --> 01:15:37,800 They'll never let us leave here again. 660 01:15:39,730 --> 01:15:41,190 You still want to continue, don't you? 661 01:15:44,570 --> 01:15:45,970 Any idea how? 662 01:15:50,010 --> 01:15:51,550 Yes... 663 01:16:17,050 --> 01:16:19,030 Pretend you are in a lot of pain. 664 01:16:19,570 --> 01:16:21,202 Put your hand to your head. What? 665 01:16:21,410 --> 01:16:22,810 And you're limping. 666 01:16:26,450 --> 01:16:29,750 A little softer, not so exaggerated. 667 01:16:40,330 --> 01:16:42,430 What's happening here? Where are we going? 668 01:16:42,890 --> 01:16:46,430 I am a doctor and gentleman here has to go to hospital urgently. 669 01:16:49,130 --> 01:16:51,950 And this gentleman here has a commotio cerebri. 670 01:16:52,370 --> 01:16:54,070 A what? A concussion. 671 01:16:57,530 --> 01:17:00,070 Well, the ambulance is ready, so, uh... 672 01:17:02,290 --> 01:17:03,690 Come on. 673 01:17:06,050 --> 01:17:07,450 Ouch. 674 01:17:40,410 --> 01:17:41,810 Doctor. 675 01:17:53,170 --> 01:17:54,570 Is there any news? 676 01:18:17,130 --> 01:18:17,830 That's a bit sour, isn't it? 677 01:18:18,370 --> 01:18:21,030 For those people who have come this far. 678 01:18:21,210 --> 01:18:24,510 They have saved all their strength for the last part. 679 01:18:31,170 --> 01:18:32,570 What are you saying now? 680 01:18:32,890 --> 01:18:34,290 No, you don't understand. 681 01:18:34,650 --> 01:18:37,950 Those tour riders outside, those are heroes of this journey. 682 01:18:38,650 --> 01:18:40,350 That's about... Good evening. 683 01:18:40,650 --> 01:18:42,950 In 50 years it is still being discussed. 684 01:18:54,330 --> 01:18:55,830 It's incredible. 685 01:18:56,130 --> 01:18:57,910 I think this is a... 686 01:18:58,330 --> 01:18:59,730 You read it. 687 01:19:00,050 --> 01:19:01,450 You read it. 688 01:19:26,410 --> 01:19:27,810 Ah. 689 01:19:56,170 --> 01:19:57,570 Hey, guys. Haha. 690 01:20:03,410 --> 01:20:05,070 Hell, there's another one. 691 01:21:13,130 --> 01:21:15,790 Forget it, it will never work again. 692 01:21:16,250 --> 01:21:17,950 Damn, is that Sjoerd? 693 01:21:18,410 --> 01:21:19,810 Hi. Hi. 694 01:21:21,410 --> 01:21:22,810 How are things here? 695 01:21:23,210 --> 01:21:25,430 Difficult, they take everyone off the ice. 696 01:21:25,730 --> 01:21:28,910 And you? I, uh, get the loan for my farm... 697 01:21:29,330 --> 01:21:31,230 when I cross can show. 698 01:21:31,810 --> 01:21:35,710 You'll never get one if you don't have them remove another very large group. 699 01:21:35,970 --> 01:21:37,370 They are no longer there. 700 01:21:42,690 --> 01:21:44,090 It can also be done differently. 701 01:21:44,410 --> 01:21:46,590 Here. 702 01:21:46,970 --> 01:21:49,670 No... no, Annemiek. 703 01:21:51,290 --> 01:21:52,910 You drive for Melle. 704 01:21:54,570 --> 01:21:55,990 Melle is dead, Sjoerd. 705 01:21:58,490 --> 01:21:59,890 Take it now. 706 01:22:09,010 --> 01:22:10,410 I'm going to distract them. 707 01:22:17,330 --> 01:22:20,270 Hey, guys. Then take me. 708 01:22:21,010 --> 01:22:22,410 Here. Then come. 709 01:22:22,770 --> 01:22:24,170 Then take me. 710 01:22:24,410 --> 01:22:25,830 Oh, she's for me. 711 01:22:26,210 --> 01:22:27,750 Now. No, we're still waiting. 712 01:22:28,090 --> 01:22:29,750 What is? It doesn't work anymore. 713 01:22:30,170 --> 01:22:31,570 My eyes. 714 01:22:31,850 --> 01:22:33,790 What's wrong with your eyes? I don't see anything... 715 01:22:34,090 --> 01:22:37,830 I don't see anything anymore my eyes are frozen. 716 01:22:43,010 --> 01:22:44,410 Give me your card. 717 01:22:44,690 --> 01:22:47,350 Here. It'll be fine. 718 01:22:49,610 --> 01:22:51,010 Now. 719 01:23:01,250 --> 01:23:03,750 Hey, that's not all possible. Hey, dude. 720 01:23:04,170 --> 01:23:05,830 Hey, come here. 721 01:23:09,610 --> 01:23:11,950 Hey, who was that? 722 01:23:25,650 --> 01:23:28,710 Breathe deeply. 723 01:23:29,050 --> 01:23:30,990 Again. It's going very well. 724 01:23:31,250 --> 01:23:32,790 Just breathe well. 725 01:23:38,370 --> 01:23:39,770 She's sleeping, let's get started. 726 01:23:58,290 --> 01:24:00,550 Hey, Henk. Stop. What is? 727 01:24:02,650 --> 01:24:04,150 Kees, what is it? 728 01:24:05,970 --> 01:24:09,630 From those things. 729 01:24:10,050 --> 01:24:12,430 Those damn things have to come out. Continue, now. 730 01:24:14,770 --> 01:24:16,170 It's okay, never mind. 731 01:24:17,890 --> 01:24:20,110 Go ahead, boys I'm lying here comfortably. 732 01:24:20,930 --> 01:24:22,430 It's okay. That's fine. 733 01:24:23,970 --> 01:24:25,370 Ouch. 734 01:24:25,530 --> 01:24:28,190 Thunder up. Go to war, man. 735 01:24:31,450 --> 01:24:33,110 Never mind, it's okay. 736 01:24:33,530 --> 01:24:36,150 I want to stay here, I do my skating... 737 01:24:36,570 --> 01:24:38,790 If you take them off now your legs swell. 738 01:24:39,210 --> 01:24:42,030 Then you can't get them anymore you promised something. 739 01:24:42,450 --> 01:24:44,150 For the little one, remember. 740 01:24:44,410 --> 01:24:45,810 Hey. 741 01:24:56,570 --> 01:24:57,990 Do you see ice? 742 01:25:03,690 --> 01:25:05,190 This way, Kees. 743 01:25:56,090 --> 01:25:56,870 How long do we have? Plenty of time. 744 01:25:57,210 --> 01:25:58,910 We have to look for reeds. 745 01:25:59,890 --> 01:26:01,390 Where there is reed, there is ice. 746 01:26:05,210 --> 01:26:06,610 Where are we? 747 01:26:09,690 --> 01:26:12,510 What does that mean? Haha, this is a pile of shit. 748 01:26:17,050 --> 01:26:18,450 Do you also have something to eat? 749 01:26:24,450 --> 01:26:25,850 Do you also have a telephone? 750 01:26:27,050 --> 01:26:28,590 Yes, I'll wait a while. 751 01:26:33,170 --> 01:26:34,790 Here are a few drops. 752 01:26:35,370 --> 01:26:38,110 Henk, loosen those skates. 753 01:26:40,650 --> 01:26:44,390 Please, Henk, I want to be alone take off my skates for a moment. 754 01:26:44,850 --> 01:26:47,150 No, Kees, don't do that your legs swell. 755 01:26:56,690 --> 01:26:58,090 We drive him out. 756 01:26:59,050 --> 01:27:00,750 Your mother-in-law is on the phone. 757 01:27:02,810 --> 01:27:04,990 Hurry up, Kees. 758 01:27:06,290 --> 01:27:08,230 Kees? Yes. 759 01:27:08,690 --> 01:27:11,190 It's a boy. With all the trimmings. 760 01:27:16,930 --> 01:27:19,550 And Dieuw? He's sleeping. 761 01:27:20,050 --> 01:27:21,790 And you? Are you going to make it? 762 01:27:22,210 --> 01:27:24,350 Yes, easy. 763 01:27:29,650 --> 01:27:32,270 Did Dieuw say anything else? No, Kees. 764 01:27:34,570 --> 01:27:38,510 When she wakes up, tell her that I want to do everything differently. 765 01:27:38,810 --> 01:27:41,830 That I don't do with myself either would like to be married. 766 01:27:42,250 --> 01:27:43,790 You say that yourself, Kees. 767 01:27:44,250 --> 01:27:46,030 That's too complicated for me. 768 01:27:51,290 --> 01:27:52,690 I do. 769 01:27:54,090 --> 01:27:55,870 I have a son... 770 01:27:56,570 --> 01:27:57,510 Hahaha. 771 01:27:57,970 --> 01:27:59,370 Woohoo. 772 01:27:59,650 --> 01:28:01,050 And I can see again. 773 01:28:01,290 --> 01:28:03,590 On to Leeuwarden. 774 01:28:04,050 --> 01:28:05,790 The ice is here. 775 01:28:07,450 --> 01:28:09,430 Ice, ice, ice, ice, ice. 776 01:28:13,810 --> 01:28:15,210 How much time is left? 777 01:28:18,050 --> 01:28:19,450 Look at those lights. 778 01:28:19,770 --> 01:28:21,170 Is that the finish? 779 01:28:21,410 --> 01:28:22,810 Yes, definitely. 780 01:28:23,090 --> 01:28:24,490 Come on, we're going to make it. 781 01:28:43,650 --> 01:28:47,430 Oh, no. Oh, no. Not so. Yes. And now? 782 01:28:49,970 --> 01:28:51,370 Ask inside. 783 01:28:56,090 --> 01:28:58,630 We have to go to Leeuwarden, to the finish. 784 01:28:58,930 --> 01:29:02,390 Which way is that? Oh boy, everyone is already out of there. 785 01:29:02,850 --> 01:29:04,470 We still have about 22 minutes left. 786 01:29:04,810 --> 01:29:06,210 You'll never make it. 787 01:29:06,450 --> 01:29:07,850 Well, we do. 788 01:29:08,090 --> 01:29:14,590 It is checked, they pick you off the ice. 789 01:29:18,450 --> 01:29:19,850 Hey, come with me. 790 01:29:23,610 --> 01:29:26,430 You have to cross the ice langs een paar militairen. 791 01:29:26,850 --> 01:29:29,830 There is a secret control to get you off the ice. 792 01:29:30,130 --> 01:29:31,530 But I can help you. 793 01:29:33,530 --> 01:29:36,710 Guys, just say it I'll drive right past it by car. 794 01:29:37,130 --> 01:29:39,270 It's only a few hundred meters. Is good. 795 01:29:39,690 --> 01:29:42,030 Whoa, whoa, buddy. That's against the rules. 796 01:29:43,930 --> 01:29:46,310 Do you need to say, you are a deserter. 797 01:29:46,690 --> 01:29:50,190 Listen, come else we never pass that check. 798 01:30:04,410 --> 01:30:05,810 ONE thing. 799 01:30:06,210 --> 01:30:09,430 Beyond the finish line, we make those few hundred meters well. 800 01:30:26,650 --> 01:30:28,050 Henk, hurry up. 801 01:30:29,610 --> 01:30:31,010 What is? 802 01:31:04,250 --> 01:31:05,710 Enough for an entire book. 803 01:31:06,010 --> 01:31:08,150 Today is a real one legend born. 804 01:31:14,330 --> 01:31:16,830 Exactly, this is how all legends are born. 805 01:31:24,650 --> 01:31:27,790 Why do you always have to? have the last word? 806 01:31:28,210 --> 01:31:29,990 Because I'm a journalist, honey. 807 01:31:30,450 --> 01:31:33,910 You know what, baby, I'll never work with you again. 808 01:31:35,010 --> 01:31:37,310 Oh, yes, I drive nor will it come back with you. 809 01:31:37,650 --> 01:31:41,270 I don't care. Equally good enemies, hahaha. 810 01:32:06,370 --> 01:32:08,476 Was there by chance another soldier among them? 811 01:32:16,170 --> 01:32:17,670 What time is it? 812 01:32:20,090 --> 01:32:21,590 Yes. 813 01:32:23,370 --> 01:32:24,790 You're so quiet, Henk. 814 01:32:25,290 --> 01:32:26,830 Oh, I'm nauseous. 815 01:32:27,130 --> 01:32:28,530 I have to puke. 816 01:32:57,570 --> 01:32:58,150 Congratulations. 817 01:32:58,450 --> 01:33:00,510 Yes, thanks. 818 01:33:34,930 --> 01:33:41,430 Please. 819 01:33:53,170 --> 01:33:54,570 Thank you. 820 01:33:57,010 --> 01:33:58,410 Brennink. 821 01:34:10,130 --> 01:34:12,470 The entire army can go here to be proud of. 822 01:34:20,370 --> 01:34:21,770 Thank you. 823 01:34:22,850 --> 01:34:24,830 Just report back a few days later. 824 01:34:29,850 --> 01:34:33,790 Um, sir, sir? Jack van Houten, Telegraaf. 825 01:34:34,210 --> 01:34:37,230 Are you the last? who has been given a cross? 826 01:34:37,490 --> 01:34:39,030 What goes through your mind then? 827 01:34:40,770 --> 01:34:42,170 Sorry. 828 01:35:29,570 --> 01:35:31,870 Jij ook. 829 01:35:32,170 --> 01:35:33,570 What? 830 01:35:39,930 --> 01:35:42,670 Where is the maternity ward? Just straight ahead. 831 01:36:33,330 --> 01:36:34,750 Girl... 832 01:36:36,930 --> 01:36:38,830 Dieuwke? 833 01:36:39,250 --> 01:36:40,650 Well done, girl. 834 01:36:56,010 --> 01:36:57,410 Do you want to go further with me? 835 01:37:02,850 --> 01:37:04,250 No. 836 01:37:08,570 --> 01:37:09,970 Unless... 837 01:37:12,410 --> 01:37:15,310 ...Reinier and I come home... 838 01:37:15,730 --> 01:37:19,070 and there's a spike, spike... 839 01:37:19,530 --> 01:37:22,110 brand new... 840 01:37:23,930 --> 01:37:25,330 It'll be there, honey. 841 01:37:26,850 --> 01:37:28,250 He will be there.