1 00:00:30,296 --> 00:00:33,060 Nerina, my dear wife, 2 00:00:34,367 --> 00:00:36,892 I won't be able to keep my promise. 3 00:00:37,604 --> 00:00:40,835 I can't be in Italy for our anniversary 4 00:00:41,207 --> 00:00:43,437 because, here in Budapest, as in all of Hungary, 5 00:00:43,910 --> 00:00:45,901 things have changed. 6 00:00:46,413 --> 00:00:48,881 No one can leave the country. 7 00:00:50,283 --> 00:00:52,444 You may not even get this letter. 8 00:00:53,219 --> 00:00:55,983 With German help, the local militia 9 00:00:56,289 --> 00:00:58,257 has seized power in a coup. 10 00:00:59,225 --> 00:01:01,887 The Russians have surrounded the city 11 00:01:02,062 --> 00:01:04,997 and are bombing it daily, destroying entire areas, 12 00:01:05,465 --> 00:01:07,365 causing the people to starve. 13 00:01:08,001 --> 00:01:11,266 Many like-minded Italians have been arrested. 14 00:01:11,438 --> 00:01:14,669 I can't really trust anyone now. 15 00:01:15,642 --> 00:01:16,700 My love, 16 00:01:17,143 --> 00:01:21,773 I have always thought of when we'd be together again 17 00:01:22,649 --> 00:01:26,608 but now I can't say how much longer we'll have to wait. 18 00:01:28,188 --> 00:01:30,884 - Who are you looking for? - Giorgio Perlasca. 19 00:01:31,057 --> 00:01:33,685 Room 314, on the third floor. 20 00:01:44,571 --> 00:01:45,833 Mr Perlasca! 21 00:01:46,339 --> 00:01:49,399 The militia! They've come to arrest you! 22 00:01:49,676 --> 00:01:51,871 I heard them. Thank you for warning me. 23 00:01:52,879 --> 00:01:56,110 Hurry, for God's sake. They're coming up! 24 00:01:58,251 --> 00:01:59,149 Thank you. 25 00:02:13,099 --> 00:02:14,123 This is it. 26 00:03:10,456 --> 00:03:11,684 Freeze! 27 00:03:14,160 --> 00:03:15,821 This is a goods train. 28 00:03:16,563 --> 00:03:17,621 Get off right now. 29 00:03:18,665 --> 00:03:20,758 My company has chartered this train 30 00:03:20,934 --> 00:03:23,732 to take livestock to Italy. 31 00:03:23,903 --> 00:03:26,667 All livestock is going to Germany. 32 00:03:27,240 --> 00:03:30,107 I paid for it. It's Italian property. 33 00:03:30,276 --> 00:03:31,470 Show me your papers! 34 00:03:41,054 --> 00:03:43,181 Italian. Giorgio Perlasca... 35 00:03:43,356 --> 00:03:46,382 This doesn't allow you to leave Hungary. 36 00:03:46,826 --> 00:03:50,284 Without German authorization, you stay right here. 37 00:03:51,965 --> 00:03:55,025 Major... My wife's in Trieste. 38 00:03:55,201 --> 00:03:57,567 Let me try. Try what? 39 00:03:57,937 --> 00:04:00,997 The SS will stop you. 40 00:04:01,174 --> 00:04:03,369 And send you straight off to a labour camp! 41 00:04:07,513 --> 00:04:08,639 Major, look... 42 00:04:12,919 --> 00:04:14,443 It's yours if you let me go. 43 00:04:14,721 --> 00:04:17,849 You Italians think we're all as crooked as you. 44 00:04:18,157 --> 00:04:21,684 Major Gluckmar isn't crooked, or intelligent. 45 00:04:21,995 --> 00:04:25,726 But he obeys the law! Get down and follow me. 46 00:04:32,972 --> 00:04:35,998 - Do you have a family? - Walk! 47 00:04:37,410 --> 00:04:41,813 You won't shoot a man for trying join his wife. 48 00:04:42,081 --> 00:04:43,343 Run and you'll see. 49 00:04:46,419 --> 00:04:49,445 Get under cover! Under the wagon! 50 00:04:51,057 --> 00:04:51,955 Freeze! 51 00:04:53,459 --> 00:04:55,518 Don't let him get away! 52 00:05:37,837 --> 00:05:39,930 - Your drink, sir. - Thank you. 53 00:06:01,260 --> 00:06:04,889 What a surprise! Our handsome Italian's still here. 54 00:06:06,165 --> 00:06:07,325 Countess... 55 00:06:07,600 --> 00:06:11,229 Just a second... I can never remember your name. 56 00:06:12,805 --> 00:06:13,965 No harm done. 57 00:06:14,240 --> 00:06:17,175 I don't mind people forgetting my name these days. 58 00:06:18,044 --> 00:06:19,136 Maybe you're right. 59 00:06:21,280 --> 00:06:24,647 I remember now. Giorgio... 60 00:06:25,885 --> 00:06:26,852 Perlasca. 61 00:06:27,153 --> 00:06:30,054 That's it, Giorgio Perlasca. 62 00:06:31,457 --> 00:06:32,924 Tell me, Giorgio, 63 00:06:33,092 --> 00:06:37,028 why does a government official like Istvan Dobrics interest you? 64 00:06:37,997 --> 00:06:38,929 You know him? 65 00:06:39,098 --> 00:06:41,623 Of course. Everyone knows him in Budapest. 66 00:06:41,801 --> 00:06:44,895 An inveterate gambler, up to his neck in debt. 67 00:06:46,139 --> 00:06:48,437 In peacetime, it was impossible 68 00:06:49,175 --> 00:06:53,009 to leave the country without Dobrics' permission. 69 00:06:53,179 --> 00:06:54,544 In war time too. 70 00:06:56,382 --> 00:06:57,610 Will you dance with me? 71 00:06:58,484 --> 00:06:59,473 Come along. 72 00:07:05,258 --> 00:07:09,319 Dobrics has a forged document on him, as we speak, 73 00:07:09,929 --> 00:07:11,760 that will let me return to Italy. 74 00:07:12,732 --> 00:07:14,723 I'm a wanted man, countess. 75 00:07:24,944 --> 00:07:27,742 You, wait here. Three men to the other door. 76 00:07:28,014 --> 00:07:30,209 No one leaves without permission. 77 00:07:56,242 --> 00:07:57,971 Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. 78 00:07:58,611 --> 00:08:00,841 Captain Bleiber, for those who don't know me. 79 00:08:01,747 --> 00:08:07,344 We're only here to see who's harmed friendship between our peoples. 80 00:08:10,056 --> 00:08:12,684 I knew you'd be here, Excellency Jaslo. 81 00:08:13,125 --> 00:08:15,025 Please join my soldiers. 82 00:08:15,194 --> 00:08:17,094 Can you tell me why? 83 00:08:17,263 --> 00:08:20,596 We'll explain in due time. 84 00:08:25,171 --> 00:08:29,540 Herr Josephs... Please come along too. 85 00:08:40,253 --> 00:08:42,915 General, would you mind joining them too? 86 00:08:43,089 --> 00:08:44,818 Captain, you can't do this. 87 00:08:49,028 --> 00:08:53,158 I can. And you can do nothing to stop me. 88 00:08:53,833 --> 00:08:59,465 So please, general... step over there. 89 00:09:29,368 --> 00:09:31,529 They can't be watching every exit. 90 00:09:32,538 --> 00:09:34,631 Use the door at the end of the corridor. 91 00:09:35,608 --> 00:09:38,076 I don't want to get shot in the back. 92 00:09:38,911 --> 00:09:41,243 You said you were wanted. 93 00:09:42,014 --> 00:09:46,212 Bleiber is powerful and evil too. 94 00:09:46,852 --> 00:09:47,944 Exactly. 95 00:09:48,554 --> 00:09:50,920 He doesn't bother with small fry like me. 96 00:09:54,894 --> 00:09:58,057 You... and you, go and check. 97 00:10:15,948 --> 00:10:17,711 Is the gentleman with you? 98 00:10:17,984 --> 00:10:24,617 Yes, captain. An old family friend. 99 00:10:26,125 --> 00:10:27,854 You know who I am? 100 00:10:28,094 --> 00:10:31,530 I know... very well. 101 00:10:35,401 --> 00:10:37,892 Good evening, old family friend. 102 00:10:39,905 --> 00:10:41,372 Good evening, captain. 103 00:10:41,741 --> 00:10:43,766 You're not Hungarian. 104 00:10:44,977 --> 00:10:47,844 I'm afraid not Neither are you. 105 00:10:48,881 --> 00:10:50,974 Irony simply fascinates me. 106 00:10:51,651 --> 00:10:53,346 It saves the world. 107 00:10:54,387 --> 00:10:56,981 Along with female beauty, of course. 108 00:10:57,690 --> 00:11:01,251 Sir... Excuse me. 109 00:11:14,140 --> 00:11:18,440 Mr Dobrics has taken his life. We arrived too late to do the job. 110 00:11:18,611 --> 00:11:24,982 These false passports were supposed to get you to Switzerland. 111 00:11:27,386 --> 00:11:30,480 Along with others of your ilk. All right! 112 00:11:31,357 --> 00:11:32,517 Take them away! 113 00:11:35,428 --> 00:11:37,896 Was your passport among them? 114 00:11:38,064 --> 00:11:39,326 I fear so. 115 00:11:44,670 --> 00:11:47,104 Captain. Countess? 116 00:11:52,912 --> 00:11:56,313 If you no longer need me, I'd like to go. 117 00:11:56,482 --> 00:11:58,245 I'm sorry but... 118 00:11:58,417 --> 00:12:00,885 I'll remind you my husband fought in Russia 119 00:12:01,053 --> 00:12:02,577 for the Reich. 120 00:12:02,755 --> 00:12:05,952 Very well. I'll have you escorted home. 121 00:12:06,826 --> 00:12:09,818 I already have an escort, thank you. 122 00:12:12,364 --> 00:12:13,558 Shall we go? 123 00:12:25,911 --> 00:12:28,471 Go ahead. Play. 124 00:12:34,453 --> 00:12:36,387 Dance! 125 00:12:43,429 --> 00:12:44,487 You know where to go? 126 00:12:44,997 --> 00:12:46,021 Not really. 127 00:12:47,833 --> 00:12:50,996 Go to the Pajor Sanatorium and ask for Professor Balazs. 128 00:12:53,105 --> 00:12:54,766 He helps many people. 129 00:12:57,576 --> 00:13:00,636 Whatever happens, thank you. 130 00:13:00,980 --> 00:13:02,538 I should thank you. 131 00:13:03,783 --> 00:13:04,715 I don't know why, 132 00:13:04,884 --> 00:13:06,545 but I'm never bored with you! 133 00:13:08,721 --> 00:13:10,120 I swear, countess. 134 00:13:10,389 --> 00:13:13,051 You're the most beautiful Hungarian woman I know. 135 00:13:52,832 --> 00:13:54,663 Good evening. Can I help you? 136 00:13:56,602 --> 00:13:59,230 I'm a friend of Professor Balazs. I'm... 137 00:13:59,405 --> 00:14:01,168 Don't tell me your name. 138 00:14:03,475 --> 00:14:05,739 I'll get what you need and take you up. 139 00:14:11,517 --> 00:14:12,643 Follow me. 140 00:14:20,559 --> 00:14:22,390 A bomb landed on us. 141 00:14:26,232 --> 00:14:27,199 This way. 142 00:14:28,367 --> 00:14:31,734 Infectious diseases ward? I'm not going in there. 143 00:14:31,904 --> 00:14:34,532 It's Professor Balazs' ward. 144 00:14:43,682 --> 00:14:46,651 - My case is different. - Go on in. 145 00:14:47,253 --> 00:14:49,346 The professor will come soon. 146 00:15:21,353 --> 00:15:24,754 I'm not... and you are. 147 00:15:26,091 --> 00:15:30,653 You, in the wind... and me still living. 148 00:15:32,698 --> 00:15:35,667 I'm not and you are. 149 00:15:36,869 --> 00:15:38,461 You, in the wind. 150 00:15:40,105 --> 00:15:43,302 I'm not... and you are. 151 00:15:45,010 --> 00:15:47,604 You, in the wind. 152 00:15:48,914 --> 00:15:49,938 I'm not. 153 00:15:51,350 --> 00:15:54,410 Daddy... Daddy! 154 00:15:54,586 --> 00:15:55,883 Who are you? 155 00:15:56,055 --> 00:15:59,183 You're not my daddy... 156 00:15:59,358 --> 00:16:01,349 come here... 157 00:16:01,560 --> 00:16:03,687 He's a nasty man. My daddy's kind. 158 00:16:03,862 --> 00:16:06,194 What do you care, David? You're a king. 159 00:16:06,365 --> 00:16:07,855 When's he coming back? 160 00:16:08,033 --> 00:16:10,331 Okay, David, I'm here. Where's your teddy? 161 00:16:10,502 --> 00:16:11,969 I didn't mean to... 162 00:16:12,504 --> 00:16:14,938 Don't worry. He does it to us all. 163 00:16:15,174 --> 00:16:16,664 He has a thousand parents here. 164 00:16:17,209 --> 00:16:18,733 Look after him, Lili. 165 00:16:20,012 --> 00:16:20,944 Draw something. 166 00:16:21,113 --> 00:16:22,876 He'll soon go back to sleep. 167 00:16:26,952 --> 00:16:28,783 Look, David. Like them? 168 00:16:29,521 --> 00:16:31,284 Daddy does these drawings. 169 00:16:31,457 --> 00:16:33,891 Professor Balazs brings them. 170 00:16:34,126 --> 00:16:36,594 Daddy can't come, he's always travelling. 171 00:16:36,762 --> 00:16:40,129 His parents? Killed. 172 00:16:40,499 --> 00:16:42,865 If a man kills, he isn't killing 173 00:16:43,068 --> 00:16:44,296 but God is. 174 00:16:44,503 --> 00:16:46,494 He wants the killing. 175 00:16:47,072 --> 00:16:49,632 I saw it, I saw in the camp 176 00:16:49,875 --> 00:16:52,275 where even the animals pitied us. 177 00:16:52,644 --> 00:16:56,102 He sent His fire to reduce us to ashes. 178 00:16:56,815 --> 00:16:58,749 The wind carried off the others 179 00:16:59,351 --> 00:17:00,784 but not me. 180 00:17:01,553 --> 00:17:06,115 Why only me? Why? 181 00:17:09,194 --> 00:17:12,322 Welcome. Professor Balazs? 182 00:17:12,531 --> 00:17:13,725 I'm Giorgio Perlasca. 183 00:17:13,899 --> 00:17:16,561 We don't use names here. 184 00:17:16,735 --> 00:17:18,930 It lessens chances of betrayal. 185 00:17:21,607 --> 00:17:23,700 Listen, professor... 186 00:17:25,411 --> 00:17:26,708 I'm not Jewish. 187 00:17:27,012 --> 00:17:28,980 I don't want to take someone's place. 188 00:17:29,148 --> 00:17:31,309 Don't worry. I'm not Jewish either. 189 00:17:33,352 --> 00:17:34,444 Good night. 190 00:17:38,123 --> 00:17:42,753 Why only me? Why? 191 00:18:13,092 --> 00:18:16,550 God hasn't taught us to cry out. He stands watching. 192 00:18:16,929 --> 00:18:18,123 Even in the camp, 193 00:18:18,297 --> 00:18:21,926 while they were tearing us apart and devouring us. 194 00:18:22,134 --> 00:18:23,465 He stayed watching. 195 00:18:24,002 --> 00:18:28,905 So we have to learn to cry alone. Alone! 196 00:19:00,539 --> 00:19:01,471 Mommy! 197 00:19:19,424 --> 00:19:21,824 Here I am, Lord! 198 00:19:25,297 --> 00:19:27,891 Oh, God, no! Calm down, it's all right. 199 00:19:30,202 --> 00:19:31,669 Calm down, children. 200 00:20:14,246 --> 00:20:15,975 Poor Jakob. Were you with him? 201 00:20:16,148 --> 00:20:17,809 I tried to stop him but... 202 00:20:19,117 --> 00:20:20,106 he wanted to die. 203 00:20:20,285 --> 00:20:21,547 You're a soldier? 204 00:20:22,354 --> 00:20:23,946 Just an employee... 205 00:20:26,258 --> 00:20:28,624 in a company that may not exist now. 206 00:20:29,528 --> 00:20:33,089 I've had no news from Italy. 207 00:20:33,632 --> 00:20:35,657 I don't even know where my wife is now. 208 00:20:35,901 --> 00:20:36,925 Any children? 209 00:20:37,402 --> 00:20:39,768 I'd go mad 210 00:20:39,938 --> 00:20:42,133 if I knew children were waiting for me. 211 00:20:48,580 --> 00:20:50,878 You took that gun apart like an expert. 212 00:20:52,651 --> 00:20:53,845 Where did you learn? 213 00:20:54,386 --> 00:20:55,683 I've fought two wars. 214 00:20:56,121 --> 00:20:58,715 Two? 215 00:21:00,225 --> 00:21:00,919 Both as a volunteer. 216 00:21:01,093 --> 00:21:03,459 Abyssinia and Spain. 217 00:21:04,396 --> 00:21:08,765 And... did you kill anyone? 218 00:21:14,239 --> 00:21:15,263 Yes. 219 00:21:19,077 --> 00:21:21,978 There's a nest just under the gutter. They're sparrows. 220 00:21:22,214 --> 00:21:25,980 You only hear them at dawn. 221 00:21:32,157 --> 00:21:34,557 The other night, I couldn't sleep, as usual, 222 00:21:35,193 --> 00:21:39,391 and suddenly someone laughed. It was Lili. 223 00:21:40,699 --> 00:21:43,361 She was asleep next to me, laughing. 224 00:21:45,404 --> 00:21:46,837 She was dreaming. 225 00:21:47,839 --> 00:21:49,830 A happy dream, no doubt. 226 00:21:52,144 --> 00:21:53,372 That's for sure. 227 00:21:54,613 --> 00:21:56,012 Where's your husband? 228 00:21:58,917 --> 00:22:00,441 They took him last month. 229 00:22:02,354 --> 00:22:03,286 You've fought two wars. 230 00:22:03,455 --> 00:22:05,980 How can I tell a child her father's gone? 231 00:22:07,125 --> 00:22:08,786 Wars teach you nothing. 232 00:22:10,495 --> 00:22:11,427 What's that? 233 00:22:13,999 --> 00:22:16,832 Military vehicles. Maybe they know Jakob was hiding here. 234 00:22:19,771 --> 00:22:20,931 Let's warn the others. 235 00:22:23,575 --> 00:22:26,043 - We need to check the patients. - They're upstairs. 236 00:22:27,279 --> 00:22:31,739 You can't go up. That's the infectious ward. 237 00:22:31,983 --> 00:22:35,043 You could get contaminated. Come back. 238 00:22:35,520 --> 00:22:37,112 Professor Balazs! 239 00:22:37,789 --> 00:22:40,417 Quick, get up. Nobody move. 240 00:22:45,697 --> 00:22:46,994 For God's sake, stop! 241 00:22:47,399 --> 00:22:49,230 Don't speak. Total silence. 242 00:22:49,601 --> 00:22:52,263 Don't go in. Stop! 243 00:22:53,472 --> 00:22:55,337 Be careful! Don't step through that door. 244 00:22:55,774 --> 00:22:57,264 You risk contamination. 245 00:22:57,976 --> 00:23:02,470 We have cases of smallpox, diphtheria and leprosy. 246 00:23:02,748 --> 00:23:03,976 It's dangerous for you. 247 00:23:10,822 --> 00:23:14,053 We have to check if you're treating Jews here. 248 00:23:14,226 --> 00:23:15,591 We don't treat Jews. 249 00:23:15,761 --> 00:23:18,229 It's illegal. We respect the law. 250 00:23:18,430 --> 00:23:20,364 - Will you use that? - If they open the door. 251 00:23:20,599 --> 00:23:22,157 You can't. God's law says... 252 00:23:22,334 --> 00:23:25,462 Quiet! Daniel, he's right. 253 00:23:25,637 --> 00:23:28,333 You have to break laws at times. 254 00:23:28,507 --> 00:23:30,475 - Did you ask the rabbi? - No, but... 255 00:23:30,642 --> 00:23:32,303 You must respect laws! 256 00:23:32,677 --> 00:23:36,306 I'll come back tomorrow. For the list of names. 257 00:23:47,893 --> 00:23:52,762 You never mentioned you had a baby in this ward. 258 00:23:54,466 --> 00:23:56,127 A baby with smallpox. 259 00:23:58,670 --> 00:24:00,069 I'm sorry to hear it. 260 00:24:01,673 --> 00:24:03,903 At such a tender age? 261 00:24:04,509 --> 00:24:06,067 I'm afraid it's possible. 262 00:24:07,612 --> 00:24:08,579 I'd like to see it. 263 00:24:08,747 --> 00:24:11,614 The heart rate's up! What can I do? 264 00:24:11,783 --> 00:24:15,150 You could infect this officer. Go back in! 265 00:24:15,387 --> 00:24:17,719 You're right. But hurry, we need you! 266 00:24:17,889 --> 00:24:19,151 Help her, nurse. 267 00:24:22,127 --> 00:24:25,654 Forgive her. Dr Korteny is inexperienced. 268 00:24:25,831 --> 00:24:29,130 These days, even we doctors panic. 269 00:24:33,138 --> 00:24:35,629 What's your name? I'm Professor Balazs. 270 00:24:36,875 --> 00:24:39,366 See you tomorrow, Professor Balazs. 271 00:24:48,987 --> 00:24:51,182 You must leave. Well done! 272 00:24:52,657 --> 00:24:54,818 I'm sorry, but you all must leave. You saved us. 273 00:24:55,460 --> 00:24:56,586 The children can stay. 274 00:24:56,761 --> 00:24:59,628 They want men and women to send to Germany. 275 00:24:59,865 --> 00:25:01,662 The children will be safe here. 276 00:25:01,833 --> 00:25:03,960 - I won't leave my son. - Nor Lili. 277 00:25:04,402 --> 00:25:06,597 I want to stay. If we go, 278 00:25:06,771 --> 00:25:09,638 daddy won't be able to find us! 279 00:25:10,008 --> 00:25:11,737 I'm staying to wait for daddy! 280 00:25:12,210 --> 00:25:13,472 Magda, persuade her. 281 00:25:13,645 --> 00:25:15,112 How? Tell her the truth. 282 00:25:15,380 --> 00:25:16,779 No, I can't do that. 283 00:25:16,948 --> 00:25:20,475 You can. Go on, tell her. 284 00:25:23,989 --> 00:25:25,957 We'll have to split up outside. 285 00:25:26,124 --> 00:25:27,955 We don't know Budapest. 286 00:25:28,126 --> 00:25:29,320 We should stick together. 287 00:25:29,494 --> 00:25:30,859 No, split up. 288 00:25:31,029 --> 00:25:32,758 More of us could make it. 289 00:25:56,154 --> 00:25:57,781 Just as I expected. 290 00:25:59,257 --> 00:26:01,589 Wait for them all to leave. 291 00:26:09,868 --> 00:26:11,335 I still see children. 292 00:26:11,937 --> 00:26:13,734 They're not going with the others. 293 00:26:15,507 --> 00:26:17,202 You take care of them. 294 00:26:47,839 --> 00:26:50,239 Have they gone? I can't be sure. 295 00:26:50,408 --> 00:26:53,070 We're going. I want to cross the river before dawn. 296 00:26:53,445 --> 00:26:54,935 No, it's too dangerous. 297 00:26:55,113 --> 00:26:56,205 A friend is waiting for us. 298 00:26:56,381 --> 00:26:57,473 It's not that far! 299 00:26:57,716 --> 00:27:00,651 Our children are there. We have to try. 300 00:27:02,454 --> 00:27:04,251 All right. Let's go. 301 00:27:05,190 --> 00:27:07,715 Magda, stay here with Lili. It's madness. 302 00:27:07,892 --> 00:27:09,484 Are you coming or not? 303 00:27:11,096 --> 00:27:13,530 No, Gyula. I'm too scared. 304 00:27:14,833 --> 00:27:17,495 May God protect you. - Good luck. 305 00:27:17,669 --> 00:27:19,261 - God will watch over us. 306 00:27:19,971 --> 00:27:21,700 Bye, sweetheart. 307 00:27:31,983 --> 00:27:33,678 Quick! Run! 308 00:27:47,799 --> 00:27:54,227 Gyula! Gyula! No! 309 00:28:28,039 --> 00:28:30,098 Let's get out of here. I'll carry her. 310 00:28:51,029 --> 00:28:52,087 Wait here. 311 00:29:26,831 --> 00:29:27,991 Let's turn back. 312 00:29:34,472 --> 00:29:35,666 Over there. 313 00:29:50,555 --> 00:29:52,045 Down there. All right. 314 00:30:04,869 --> 00:30:08,498 That music... reminds me of Barcelona. 315 00:30:12,577 --> 00:30:14,602 How do you volunteer for war? 316 00:30:15,547 --> 00:30:18,015 It seemed a good cause. 317 00:30:18,883 --> 00:30:21,613 After, they gave me a card that said, "Spain... 318 00:30:26,724 --> 00:30:31,627 "Spain will be eternally grateful," and some other stuff. 319 00:30:36,100 --> 00:30:40,366 Wait... Here, take Lili. 320 00:30:41,005 --> 00:30:43,997 Stay here. I'll be a couple of hours. 321 00:30:44,309 --> 00:30:47,244 Don't move, I have something to do that could save us. 322 00:31:09,000 --> 00:31:11,093 The militia came back for you. 323 00:31:11,302 --> 00:31:13,736 Thank you. Lina... 324 00:31:14,839 --> 00:31:17,273 You're the most beautiful Hungarian woman I know. 325 00:31:19,577 --> 00:31:21,408 Good luck. 326 00:31:39,364 --> 00:31:41,764 "Dear comrade, wherever you may be, 327 00:31:41,933 --> 00:31:44,265 you may turn to Spain when needed." 328 00:31:54,612 --> 00:31:55,772 Is the ambassador in residence? 329 00:31:55,947 --> 00:31:57,676 Yes, but you need an appointment. 330 00:31:57,849 --> 00:31:59,510 - He'll see me, it's an emergency! 331 00:31:59,684 --> 00:32:01,117 - Please, don't insist. 332 00:32:03,922 --> 00:32:05,685 We need to see the ambassador! 333 00:32:06,157 --> 00:32:07,647 - This is Spanish territory. 334 00:32:07,825 --> 00:32:09,759 - I know, that's why I'm here. 335 00:32:09,928 --> 00:32:13,921 Don't make use force. The ambassador can't see you. 336 00:32:14,098 --> 00:32:15,656 He has to see me, okay? 337 00:32:15,900 --> 00:32:18,198 Stop right there. Hands off. Who are you? 338 00:32:18,369 --> 00:32:20,428 The son of Mrs Tourne, the secretary. 339 00:32:20,605 --> 00:32:22,903 Get out of the way, son. Are you Mrs Tourne? 340 00:32:23,074 --> 00:32:24,939 I need to see the ambassador. 341 00:32:25,109 --> 00:32:28,078 Why do you wish to see him? It's important. 342 00:32:28,246 --> 00:32:29,736 You can't tell me why? 343 00:32:30,381 --> 00:32:31,541 He's not seeing anyone. 344 00:32:31,716 --> 00:32:35,174 I really need to see him. It's a matter of life or death. 345 00:32:36,054 --> 00:32:38,147 I'll give you an appointment. 346 00:32:38,656 --> 00:32:40,317 I'll need your name first. 347 00:32:40,491 --> 00:32:43,324 He doesn't know me. I have to see him in private. 348 00:32:43,528 --> 00:32:44,256 I explained... 349 00:32:44,429 --> 00:32:49,628 If I can't see the ambassador, let me see anyone here who counts! 350 00:32:49,801 --> 00:32:51,860 What's going on? Good morning. 351 00:32:53,104 --> 00:32:54,071 Are you the ambassador? 352 00:32:54,238 --> 00:32:56,365 Would you please tell me who you are? 353 00:32:56,541 --> 00:32:58,975 Here. My name's on this. 354 00:32:59,177 --> 00:33:00,439 Look at the signature. 355 00:33:02,747 --> 00:33:04,908 Generalissimo Francisco Franco. 356 00:33:05,950 --> 00:33:07,474 You fought in the civil war? 357 00:33:07,652 --> 00:33:11,110 Yes. My regiment opened up the road to Malaga. 358 00:33:11,289 --> 00:33:12,984 Perhaps you remember that. 359 00:33:13,624 --> 00:33:14,989 Sorry for the confusion. 360 00:33:15,159 --> 00:33:16,558 I'll show the ambassador this. 361 00:33:16,728 --> 00:33:19,162 No, I'll show him myself when he receives me. 362 00:33:19,397 --> 00:33:21,092 Mr Perlasca, I'm a lawyer. 363 00:33:21,265 --> 00:33:24,393 My name's Farkas. I work closely with the ambassador. 364 00:33:24,569 --> 00:33:26,230 Don't you trust me? 365 00:33:26,404 --> 00:33:28,065 I don't trust anyone. 366 00:33:28,239 --> 00:33:31,333 We won't move until the ambassador sees us. 367 00:33:31,642 --> 00:33:34,577 Mr Farkas is saying that... Listen to me! 368 00:33:34,746 --> 00:33:37,271 I'm innocent but I'm a wanted man! 369 00:33:37,448 --> 00:33:38,676 I just need a passport 370 00:33:38,850 --> 00:33:41,375 to allow me to return to Italy. 371 00:33:41,552 --> 00:33:45,750 For a passport, you need to be a Spanish citizen. 372 00:33:45,923 --> 00:33:47,220 Make me one! 373 00:33:47,392 --> 00:33:49,019 I fought in Spain for you! 374 00:33:49,193 --> 00:33:53,095 We can give you a passport but you'll need a visa. 375 00:33:53,264 --> 00:33:56,427 We can't get through to Madrid by phone. 376 00:33:56,601 --> 00:34:00,298 They shot at people last night, innocent people! 377 00:34:00,671 --> 00:34:02,263 Totally innocent. 378 00:34:02,974 --> 00:34:05,499 And you're worried about your phone? 379 00:34:05,676 --> 00:34:08,736 What's all this? Mr Farkas, can you explain? 380 00:34:10,048 --> 00:34:13,347 Excellency, this man... is Italian. 381 00:34:13,518 --> 00:34:14,746 And? 382 00:34:15,353 --> 00:34:17,947 He has a document signed by General Franco. 383 00:34:18,456 --> 00:34:21,789 Please, come in. Join me in my office. 384 00:34:27,932 --> 00:34:33,393 May I see the document? Please, have a seat. 385 00:34:40,812 --> 00:34:43,337 We're ready to give you what you ask: 386 00:34:43,848 --> 00:34:46,783 Spanish nationality and a passport. 387 00:34:47,518 --> 00:34:49,918 Mr Farkas, ask Mrs Tourne 388 00:34:50,088 --> 00:34:51,521 to draw up a certificate 389 00:34:51,689 --> 00:34:56,388 for Mr Perlasca as our employee. 390 00:34:57,028 --> 00:35:00,122 It will allow you to move freely around Budapest. 391 00:35:00,798 --> 00:35:01,958 That's what you wanted? 392 00:35:02,166 --> 00:35:06,626 You also have to help Magda Levi and Lili. 393 00:35:07,305 --> 00:35:09,705 That's no so easy. They're Jews. 394 00:35:09,874 --> 00:35:12,638 Actually, I'm a Jew myself. 395 00:35:13,511 --> 00:35:15,979 Like Mrs Tourne and her son. 396 00:35:16,147 --> 00:35:18,581 Is there room in one of our houses? 397 00:35:19,750 --> 00:35:20,910 What houses? 398 00:35:21,085 --> 00:35:27,024 We have seven safe houses with diplomatic rights. 399 00:35:27,258 --> 00:35:30,750 We shelter a number of Jews there. 400 00:35:30,928 --> 00:35:32,657 Neutral countries like 401 00:35:32,830 --> 00:35:36,596 Sweden Portugal or Switzerland do it too. 402 00:35:37,068 --> 00:35:40,162 The Vatican supports our work. 403 00:35:40,771 --> 00:35:44,537 I have to go round there soon. I can take them with me. 404 00:35:44,842 --> 00:35:47,970 I'll come too. I need less striking clothes. 405 00:35:54,819 --> 00:35:58,311 - Your authorization. - I'd love to kiss you! 406 00:35:58,589 --> 00:36:00,784 Don't even think about it. 407 00:36:21,012 --> 00:36:24,379 You see? This is our new home. 408 00:36:24,582 --> 00:36:27,745 No, it isn't our home. We don't have a home. 409 00:36:30,755 --> 00:36:33,519 Come on, Lili. We'll be fine here. 410 00:36:42,633 --> 00:36:45,727 We wanted to thank you. What for? 411 00:36:46,204 --> 00:36:49,469 Of all the Hungarian women I know, you're... 412 00:36:49,974 --> 00:36:52,807 what were you going to say? Nothing. 413 00:36:53,911 --> 00:36:56,471 There are lots of children here. 414 00:37:01,485 --> 00:37:02,975 Are these houses safe? 415 00:37:03,421 --> 00:37:05,548 In theory, this is Spanish territory. 416 00:37:05,723 --> 00:37:08,157 And in practice? That's another matter. 417 00:37:09,827 --> 00:37:13,820 War and occupation don't really respect the law. 418 00:37:14,599 --> 00:37:17,295 Hundreds of people are under our protection. 419 00:37:18,069 --> 00:37:20,264 We can barely feed them. 420 00:37:33,017 --> 00:37:34,507 You can stay here. 421 00:37:37,622 --> 00:37:41,524 Come with me. Meet the other children. 422 00:37:42,493 --> 00:37:44,984 Off you go. Be brave. 423 00:37:55,039 --> 00:37:55,903 Mummy! 424 00:38:00,278 --> 00:38:04,180 Don't be afraid. Say hello to the others. 425 00:38:07,852 --> 00:38:10,719 This is Lili, your new friend. 426 00:38:10,888 --> 00:38:14,585 - Hello, Lili. - Come and play with us. 427 00:38:24,201 --> 00:38:27,466 - We're playing a guessing game. - It's my turn. 428 00:38:28,139 --> 00:38:30,767 Miklos! You're here... 429 00:38:31,776 --> 00:38:34,506 The others? I've no idea. 430 00:38:35,846 --> 00:38:37,404 We're the only ones here. 431 00:38:42,420 --> 00:38:47,153 Last night was terrible. Truly terrible. 432 00:38:47,958 --> 00:38:51,826 He had such a fright that I can't make him smile. 433 00:38:53,664 --> 00:39:00,399 Gyorgy... Let me have him. Come on! 434 00:39:05,176 --> 00:39:08,304 Kids! Want to come with me? 435 00:39:08,779 --> 00:39:15,446 All of you, come on! Hurry! Come on! 436 00:39:16,654 --> 00:39:23,457 Stick to the same spot, otherwise you lose! 437 00:39:24,295 --> 00:39:26,092 Ready? We're ready! 438 00:39:26,263 --> 00:39:31,098 Let's see the shoes! Off you go! 439 00:39:31,268 --> 00:39:33,133 Salome, it's past three 440 00:39:33,304 --> 00:39:35,272 I'm still here, you see 441 00:39:35,439 --> 00:39:37,532 on the couch, by you all day 442 00:39:37,708 --> 00:39:39,573 As the minutes tick away 443 00:39:41,445 --> 00:39:42,434 Faster! 444 00:39:45,082 --> 00:39:50,110 You're out! Come here! You're out! Stand up! 445 00:40:09,974 --> 00:40:14,172 Excuse me. Come on. 446 00:40:15,980 --> 00:40:17,470 You're out too, Lili. 447 00:40:19,216 --> 00:40:22,674 Gyorgy's the winner! 448 00:40:26,290 --> 00:40:27,552 Well done, son! 449 00:40:27,725 --> 00:40:29,556 Long live Gyorgy! 450 00:40:52,616 --> 00:40:53,583 What's in there? 451 00:40:54,218 --> 00:40:55,116 I'm not talking to you. 452 00:40:55,286 --> 00:40:57,277 Remember how you spoke to me? 453 00:40:57,455 --> 00:40:58,581 I was sad and angry. 454 00:40:58,756 --> 00:41:00,053 Don't you ever feel that way, son? 455 00:41:00,224 --> 00:41:01,919 Don't call me that. I'm 20. 456 00:41:02,092 --> 00:41:03,116 I'm not a child. 457 00:41:03,294 --> 00:41:05,819 - Okay, what's in here? - Bread. 458 00:41:06,597 --> 00:41:09,589 - The bread's here! - The bread, children! 459 00:41:11,335 --> 00:41:13,667 Just a second! There's enough for everyone! 460 00:41:13,838 --> 00:41:15,965 May I? Here you are. 461 00:41:17,775 --> 00:41:22,178 One at a time. There's plenty. 462 00:41:33,958 --> 00:41:35,789 - This is for us. - No, give it back. 463 00:41:35,960 --> 00:41:38,155 Hands off, unless you want trouble! 464 00:41:39,163 --> 00:41:40,494 You're not allowed in here. 465 00:41:40,664 --> 00:41:44,191 You come from another house, right? 466 00:41:44,368 --> 00:41:46,302 Wait until Gaston comes to your house. 467 00:41:46,470 --> 00:41:50,634 Sarosi, you have a family. Come on, stay out of trouble. 468 00:41:51,876 --> 00:41:56,939 We give this bread to people who don't have any protection. 469 00:41:57,114 --> 00:41:59,446 They're not safe and warm! 470 00:41:59,617 --> 00:42:00,982 No way. You're a liar! 471 00:42:01,151 --> 00:42:02,846 I'm sorry to hear that. 472 00:42:03,020 --> 00:42:04,783 I won't be able to sleep. 473 00:42:06,357 --> 00:42:07,847 Ferenc, you can't do this. 474 00:42:08,125 --> 00:42:09,319 Why not? 475 00:42:12,563 --> 00:42:14,394 Give me the knife. - Who the hell are you? 476 00:42:14,565 --> 00:42:16,032 - A man who wants that knife. 477 00:42:16,200 --> 00:42:18,395 Well, you're not having it. 478 00:42:19,103 --> 00:42:24,006 I need it to slice my bread and spill the guts 479 00:42:24,375 --> 00:42:26,172 of idiots who push me too far. 480 00:42:26,844 --> 00:42:30,177 That may be witty but I'm too slow to understand. 481 00:42:30,614 --> 00:42:33,014 I tend to focus on just one idea. 482 00:42:33,450 --> 00:42:34,508 Give me the knife. 483 00:42:34,685 --> 00:42:37,518 They steal bread from the safe houses to sell it. 484 00:42:37,688 --> 00:42:38,518 Watch what you're saying. 485 00:42:38,689 --> 00:42:41,249 I don't sell it or steal it. 486 00:42:41,425 --> 00:42:43,416 What if I do? Want to call the police? 487 00:42:43,594 --> 00:42:46,529 Shame on you. No, shame on you, 488 00:42:46,697 --> 00:42:49,393 holed up here like a sewer rat! 489 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:52,434 Just watch your mouth! 490 00:42:52,670 --> 00:42:55,571 Who brought you up? 491 00:42:55,739 --> 00:42:57,070 Gaston, the knife! 492 00:42:57,508 --> 00:43:00,170 Let's see what else he has. See this? 493 00:43:01,979 --> 00:43:04,607 I knew you had a good side. 494 00:43:05,282 --> 00:43:07,546 A harmonica player can't be all bad. 495 00:43:07,785 --> 00:43:10,879 Give this act a rest and play us something. 496 00:43:11,589 --> 00:43:14,149 I'm not your clown. I play for myself. 497 00:43:15,292 --> 00:43:18,159 Play for whomever you like. But get out of here. 498 00:43:18,862 --> 00:43:23,492 Go! Off with you! 499 00:43:25,469 --> 00:43:28,495 The bread. In the basket. 500 00:43:29,006 --> 00:43:33,340 Don't try anything clever or I'll get really mad. 501 00:43:41,652 --> 00:43:46,180 Good. Great. 502 00:43:49,760 --> 00:43:50,852 That's it. 503 00:43:54,632 --> 00:43:56,293 Sir... Thank you. 504 00:43:56,634 --> 00:44:00,468 I thought your guest would like a "Marta" too. 505 00:44:00,638 --> 00:44:02,538 Perfect, Anton. Thank you. 506 00:44:04,308 --> 00:44:06,435 He named it for my wife. 507 00:44:07,711 --> 00:44:10,145 You were telling me about yourself. 508 00:44:10,314 --> 00:44:11,508 You were saying... 509 00:44:12,016 --> 00:44:13,381 It was madness to ally ourselves 510 00:44:13,550 --> 00:44:15,279 with a maniac like Hitler. 511 00:44:15,452 --> 00:44:18,114 Besides, I hate the Nazis. 512 00:44:19,156 --> 00:44:20,646 How did you end up in Spain? 513 00:44:21,525 --> 00:44:23,117 I wanted to fight communism. 514 00:44:23,494 --> 00:44:24,961 I read they were burning churches 515 00:44:25,129 --> 00:44:26,721 and I went there. 516 00:44:27,231 --> 00:44:29,222 People should pray where they like, 517 00:44:29,400 --> 00:44:32,927 be it in a church or a synagogue. 518 00:44:33,504 --> 00:44:37,668 Your attitude is fair. The way you act is fair too. 519 00:44:37,975 --> 00:44:40,000 I saw how you acted with those young people. 520 00:44:41,712 --> 00:44:46,342 I wish I could have done that. But I can't. 521 00:44:47,051 --> 00:44:48,382 The looks of these people, 522 00:44:48,552 --> 00:44:51,453 my people... break my heart. 523 00:44:53,323 --> 00:44:55,553 It's as if I had rheumatics of the soul. 524 00:44:56,226 --> 00:45:02,131 But you're different. It's like your suit. 525 00:45:02,366 --> 00:45:03,094 Meaning? 526 00:45:03,267 --> 00:45:05,997 You have an everyday suit and a Sunday suit. 527 00:45:06,437 --> 00:45:08,905 I'm the everyday suit type. You're not. 528 00:45:09,406 --> 00:45:12,569 You're wrong. If I was a suit, 529 00:45:12,743 --> 00:45:15,303 I'd just like to be hanging in a wardrobe. 530 00:45:15,746 --> 00:45:18,112 Nice and peaceful, without any problems. 531 00:45:18,449 --> 00:45:20,041 No, you're not like that. 532 00:45:20,617 --> 00:45:23,211 I know men. Cheers! 533 00:45:23,454 --> 00:45:24,921 Delicious cocktail. 534 00:45:28,025 --> 00:45:29,549 I live nearby. 535 00:45:31,628 --> 00:45:33,653 Gaston will take you to the embassy. 536 00:45:47,778 --> 00:45:52,112 Just a second! These are Magda's gloves. 537 00:45:53,217 --> 00:45:55,276 Take me to the safe house. 538 00:45:55,486 --> 00:45:56,885 - This late? - Yes, this late. 539 00:45:57,054 --> 00:46:00,888 By the way, Gaston, I got this for your mother. 540 00:46:01,058 --> 00:46:02,548 Could you give it to her 541 00:46:02,726 --> 00:46:05,593 and apologize for my behaviour? 542 00:46:06,396 --> 00:46:10,093 You were just sad and angry, right? It happens. 543 00:46:32,856 --> 00:46:33,823 Magda! 544 00:46:38,162 --> 00:46:42,326 Madam... Lili! 545 00:46:46,737 --> 00:46:47,965 What happened? 546 00:46:48,138 --> 00:46:50,197 Giorgio! Lili! 547 00:46:52,176 --> 00:46:54,542 Come here! What happened? 548 00:46:56,346 --> 00:46:57,335 Where are the others? 549 00:46:58,115 --> 00:47:00,447 Where's your mother? 550 00:47:01,185 --> 00:47:04,052 I don't know. They took her away. 551 00:47:06,156 --> 00:47:07,851 Away with the others. 552 00:47:08,725 --> 00:47:10,352 - The soldiers took them all. 553 00:47:10,527 --> 00:47:11,255 - We'll find her. 554 00:47:11,428 --> 00:47:13,760 You have to find her. Let's go now. Promise! 555 00:47:14,298 --> 00:47:16,926 We must leave, it's dangerous here. 556 00:47:17,100 --> 00:47:19,500 Leave her be. It's no use, she's lost her mind. 557 00:47:19,670 --> 00:47:22,537 Leave him now. We have to go. 558 00:47:23,140 --> 00:47:25,904 They could come back any minute. Come on, let's go. 559 00:47:27,845 --> 00:47:32,646 It's a waste of time. We have to find my mother! 560 00:47:32,816 --> 00:47:35,614 Lili, shut up! Shut up! 561 00:47:50,267 --> 00:47:52,098 Farkas! Wallenberg tells me 562 00:47:52,269 --> 00:47:54,897 they've been to other embassies' safe houses. 563 00:47:55,105 --> 00:47:56,436 Wallenberg, the Swedish envoy? 564 00:47:56,607 --> 00:47:58,541 Yes, he's saving many Jews. 565 00:47:58,709 --> 00:48:01,303 How? He has a lot of money. 566 00:48:01,545 --> 00:48:04,343 You mean he bribes the SS and the militia? 567 00:48:04,514 --> 00:48:06,641 Exactly. Why don't you? 568 00:48:06,850 --> 00:48:09,876 I couldn't bribe anyone. 569 00:48:11,188 --> 00:48:14,248 They smashed her husband's head in with a rifle butt! 570 00:48:15,158 --> 00:48:17,888 You told me this house had diplomatic status! 571 00:48:18,061 --> 00:48:19,255 Yes, I told you that! 572 00:48:19,429 --> 00:48:21,454 I'll be lodging a protest. 573 00:48:21,632 --> 00:48:23,497 That will scare them! 574 00:48:23,667 --> 00:48:25,191 - The ambassador demands that... 575 00:48:25,369 --> 00:48:28,236 - That's all hot air. No, it's principle! 576 00:48:28,572 --> 00:48:30,005 Meaningless principle! 577 00:48:31,808 --> 00:48:33,105 Where have they taken them? 578 00:48:34,111 --> 00:48:36,602 Probably to the freight yard. Let's go! 579 00:49:06,109 --> 00:49:09,704 Where are we going? I want my daddy. 580 00:49:23,160 --> 00:49:26,891 See all these people? They're taking the train too. 581 00:49:27,097 --> 00:49:28,325 Don't mind the dogs. 582 00:49:31,001 --> 00:49:33,196 Hurry up! Move it! Speed it up! 583 00:49:33,670 --> 00:49:35,865 Children with the women. Leave him with his mother! 584 00:49:36,039 --> 00:49:37,336 She's dead! Too bad! 585 00:49:37,507 --> 00:49:40,067 Don't take him, I'm all he has! 586 00:49:40,243 --> 00:49:41,267 Take the child! 587 00:49:44,247 --> 00:49:47,648 Get back in line! All right. 588 00:49:49,820 --> 00:49:53,256 Stop him! I want to be with my son! 589 00:49:53,557 --> 00:49:55,491 She isn't his mother! Victor! 590 00:49:56,126 --> 00:49:57,616 I'm here, Victor! Victor, I'm here! 591 00:50:00,230 --> 00:50:01,128 Criminals. 592 00:50:03,867 --> 00:50:04,834 It's Sarosi. 593 00:50:10,874 --> 00:50:12,205 Where are you going? Stop! 594 00:50:12,442 --> 00:50:14,910 These people were under Spanish protection. 595 00:50:15,212 --> 00:50:16,645 You can't let this happen! 596 00:50:17,814 --> 00:50:19,441 You're Hungarian police officers. 597 00:50:19,616 --> 00:50:22,744 You must respect international law! 598 00:50:23,020 --> 00:50:25,853 Calm down! Who's in command here? 599 00:50:26,390 --> 00:50:28,255 Let me speak to him! 600 00:50:28,825 --> 00:50:30,554 I'm in command. What do you want? 601 00:50:31,795 --> 00:50:34,992 Unless I'm wrong, we've met before. 602 00:50:37,334 --> 00:50:40,303 You're thinking of someone else. Read this! 603 00:50:42,506 --> 00:50:44,303 Giorgio Perlasca. Spanish 604 00:50:44,541 --> 00:50:45,565 Aren't you Italian? 605 00:50:45,742 --> 00:50:47,710 No, Spanish, from Andalucia. 606 00:50:47,878 --> 00:50:48,970 For four generations. 607 00:50:49,146 --> 00:50:49,612 But... 608 00:50:49,780 --> 00:50:53,409 I'm a Spanish citizen! I can move around freely. 609 00:50:53,817 --> 00:50:56,547 And say what I think! 610 00:50:56,720 --> 00:50:58,654 And I happen to think this is an act of violence! 611 00:51:06,096 --> 00:51:08,530 Spanish Embassy legal office... 612 00:51:14,738 --> 00:51:18,435 what do you want? Don't we have enough problems? 613 00:51:19,409 --> 00:51:24,073 I'm simply a policeman in command of loading this train. 614 00:51:24,247 --> 00:51:28,115 Major! These aren't goods, they're human beings. 615 00:51:28,585 --> 00:51:30,712 Check the legality of your orders first! 616 00:51:30,887 --> 00:51:32,479 Hungary has an agreement 617 00:51:32,656 --> 00:51:35,250 to send 50,000 Jews to work in Germany. 618 00:51:35,425 --> 00:51:36,790 It's legal. 619 00:51:37,427 --> 00:51:39,019 Deportation is illegal! 620 00:51:39,196 --> 00:51:40,458 The agreement's criminal! 621 00:51:40,630 --> 00:51:43,326 I don't decide. Neither do you. 622 00:51:44,801 --> 00:51:46,428 I do what I can. 623 00:51:47,170 --> 00:51:50,606 Now, I'm saving your life. I hope you realize. 624 00:51:52,075 --> 00:51:54,009 I realize, thank you. 625 00:51:54,911 --> 00:51:56,378 But you must save theirs too. 626 00:51:56,847 --> 00:51:59,008 They're Spanish, with all the papers. 627 00:51:59,182 --> 00:52:01,207 Sure. Spanish like you. 628 00:52:01,451 --> 00:52:02,884 I've seen such papers. 629 00:52:03,153 --> 00:52:05,087 Budapest's full of fake passes. 630 00:52:05,255 --> 00:52:08,782 The fools pay a fortune for them! 631 00:52:09,593 --> 00:52:11,117 Those aren't Spanish. 632 00:52:11,595 --> 00:52:14,223 Major, we want the people on this list. 633 00:52:14,397 --> 00:52:17,423 I can't help you. Don't you realize that? 634 00:52:17,767 --> 00:52:20,531 Major, after the war, 635 00:52:21,138 --> 00:52:24,039 if you don't set yourself apart from these criminals, 636 00:52:24,508 --> 00:52:27,238 you'll answer with them for what's happening here! 637 00:52:27,410 --> 00:52:28,672 I know... 638 00:52:28,845 --> 00:52:30,107 This is what we'll do. 639 00:52:30,280 --> 00:52:32,976 If you can't do anything, tell me who can. 640 00:52:33,350 --> 00:52:35,443 Tell me who takes the money. 641 00:52:35,819 --> 00:52:37,480 But tell me now! 642 00:52:51,668 --> 00:52:52,726 Of course. I understand. 643 00:52:53,303 --> 00:52:54,429 You may well be right. 644 00:52:55,105 --> 00:52:57,335 But why come to me? 645 00:52:58,208 --> 00:52:59,937 You need to talk to HQ. 646 00:53:01,878 --> 00:53:04,369 I want to talk to you, Lt Steiner. 647 00:53:05,749 --> 00:53:07,512 I don't know why but... 648 00:53:10,053 --> 00:53:11,384 I can tell... 649 00:53:14,658 --> 00:53:19,459 that we can understand each other. 650 00:53:22,332 --> 00:53:23,856 Maybe it's a matter of language. 651 00:53:24,034 --> 00:53:25,331 I don't know. 652 00:53:30,273 --> 00:53:31,331 What do you think? 653 00:53:33,677 --> 00:53:35,144 Is it the language? 654 00:53:46,656 --> 00:53:50,524 Levi, Magda! Sharosi, Peter! 655 00:53:51,561 --> 00:53:54,121 - Korin, Istvan! - Here! 656 00:53:54,297 --> 00:53:56,595 - Karsai, Laslo! - Here! 657 00:53:56,766 --> 00:54:00,167 Sharosi, Peter! Mautner, Thomas! 658 00:54:00,337 --> 00:54:02,237 Climb on! 659 00:54:02,939 --> 00:54:06,238 Hafner, Thomas! Goldkorn, Agnes! 660 00:54:06,610 --> 00:54:08,441 Get on the truck! Climb on! 661 00:54:09,079 --> 00:54:12,344 Rasvosky, Laslo! Quick! Climb on! 662 00:54:12,682 --> 00:54:15,207 If I called you, get on! 663 00:54:16,086 --> 00:54:17,417 Lang, Ferenc! 664 00:54:18,121 --> 00:54:19,088 Mr Perlasca! 665 00:54:19,256 --> 00:54:21,622 Sarosi, come down! Get on! 666 00:54:21,958 --> 00:54:23,858 I have to find my son! 667 00:54:24,261 --> 00:54:25,387 They took him. 668 00:54:25,562 --> 00:54:27,257 They gave him to a woman in one of the vans! 669 00:54:27,430 --> 00:54:28,795 - I'll find him! - His name's Victor! 670 00:54:33,803 --> 00:54:38,035 Victor! Magda! 671 00:54:39,109 --> 00:54:40,770 Did they give you a boy called Victor? 672 00:54:46,016 --> 00:54:47,415 Victor! 673 00:54:47,884 --> 00:54:50,751 Is there a boy called Victor? I'm Victor. 674 00:54:50,987 --> 00:54:53,080 Come with me! I'll take you to your father. 675 00:54:53,456 --> 00:54:55,014 You come too... 676 00:54:59,496 --> 00:55:00,292 Hurry! 677 00:55:04,000 --> 00:55:05,797 Leave the pram, just take the child. 678 00:55:06,536 --> 00:55:11,371 Magda! Magda Levi! 679 00:55:12,542 --> 00:55:15,102 Adam! Come on. 680 00:55:15,278 --> 00:55:17,678 You too, Professor Balazs! 681 00:55:18,081 --> 00:55:20,174 Kadar, Anna! Grossman, Daniel! 682 00:55:20,350 --> 00:55:22,648 They're on the list too! Climb on! 683 00:55:23,486 --> 00:55:24,453 Come on, Daniel. 684 00:55:24,621 --> 00:55:26,885 No, I must stay here. 685 00:55:27,057 --> 00:55:30,117 I have to help these people. They need me. 686 00:55:31,161 --> 00:55:34,392 Victor! Thank you, God! 687 00:55:40,036 --> 00:55:42,664 Grossman, Daniel! Kadar, Anna! 688 00:55:42,839 --> 00:55:44,272 Where are you? 689 00:55:44,541 --> 00:55:48,068 Hurry it up! What are you, snails? 690 00:55:48,611 --> 00:55:50,101 I'm not going without you! 691 00:55:50,280 --> 00:55:52,475 Save yourself. I have to stay. 692 00:55:52,649 --> 00:55:55,209 Go to your father. No, I'll go with you! 693 00:55:55,385 --> 00:55:58,013 This is no time for romance! Get off this train! 694 00:56:02,192 --> 00:56:04,524 Thank you! Quick, get on the truck! 695 00:56:11,501 --> 00:56:13,401 Anna... 696 00:56:15,238 --> 00:56:16,398 Keep moving! 697 00:56:16,706 --> 00:56:20,107 I've reached the end of the list. Give me more names. 698 00:56:20,643 --> 00:56:22,110 Maria and Ilona Braun. 699 00:56:22,278 --> 00:56:23,711 Luisa Bruch. Irene Borosh. 700 00:56:23,880 --> 00:56:25,108 Okay, climb on! 701 00:56:26,015 --> 00:56:27,846 Maria and Ilona Braun! 702 00:56:28,017 --> 00:56:29,678 We're here! 703 00:56:30,353 --> 00:56:32,344 Get on board! Hurry up, climb on! 704 00:56:34,157 --> 00:56:36,717 - Luisa Bruch! - Here! 705 00:56:36,960 --> 00:56:39,724 Get down and climb on the truck. On the truck! 706 00:56:40,663 --> 00:56:43,689 Borosh, Irene! 707 00:56:43,867 --> 00:56:46,301 - That's me! - Get down! 708 00:56:46,469 --> 00:56:49,404 I'll help you. Come on. Give me a name. 709 00:56:49,572 --> 00:56:51,767 Kohn, Ilonka! Climb on the truck! 710 00:56:51,975 --> 00:56:54,239 - Kohn, Ilonka! - I'm here! 711 00:56:55,111 --> 00:56:59,605 Over here! I'm not coming without my sister, Anja! 712 00:57:00,884 --> 00:57:03,148 - Stay here! - She's on my list! 713 00:57:06,423 --> 00:57:08,823 Other names. Give me other names! 714 00:57:10,126 --> 00:57:12,321 Make room. Help them up! 715 00:57:13,696 --> 00:57:14,526 Get up! Move it! 716 00:57:19,335 --> 00:57:22,065 Get on the truck. Hurry. 717 00:57:22,539 --> 00:57:25,565 Close the doors! No, wait! 718 00:57:27,710 --> 00:57:28,768 Laslo! Zora! 719 00:57:28,945 --> 00:57:30,742 I'm glad to see you! Climb on the truck. 720 00:57:41,991 --> 00:57:44,289 Wlodeck! Wlodeck! 721 00:57:54,037 --> 00:57:55,470 You're not wlodeck Goldkorn? 722 00:57:55,638 --> 00:57:58,300 Your father's on the truck! Why aren't you with him? 723 00:58:03,746 --> 00:58:06,681 You're wlodeck, the pain in the neck who's always hungry? 724 00:58:06,850 --> 00:58:08,875 - Isn't that you? - Yes, that's me. 725 00:58:09,052 --> 00:58:11,179 What are you waiting for? We're going. Hurry! 726 00:58:13,890 --> 00:58:14,720 Good boy... 727 00:58:31,074 --> 00:58:34,339 Farkas, we're leaving. Let's go. 728 00:58:35,678 --> 00:58:36,576 Adam! 729 00:58:37,847 --> 00:58:39,542 Take the child! Where's Magda? 730 00:58:39,716 --> 00:58:41,581 They took the others to the Ghetto. 731 00:59:05,675 --> 00:59:06,733 Captain Bleiber. 732 00:59:07,877 --> 00:59:10,675 Funny, I don't remember your name. 733 00:59:11,114 --> 00:59:12,843 There was no time for introductions. 734 00:59:13,283 --> 00:59:14,250 That's true. 735 00:59:15,485 --> 00:59:16,850 If you want... No need. 736 00:59:17,020 --> 00:59:21,354 The officer who gave you permission did as he thought best. 737 00:59:22,325 --> 00:59:23,986 You trust your men blindly? 738 00:59:24,160 --> 00:59:29,325 Of course. If I had doubts, I'd be incapable. See this station? 739 00:59:29,766 --> 00:59:31,233 I've been here 4 weeks. 740 00:59:31,401 --> 00:59:33,596 Before colonel Eichmann arrived. 741 00:59:33,870 --> 00:59:37,237 Departures take place with clockwork precision, 742 00:59:37,674 --> 00:59:39,232 thanks to my men's work. 743 00:59:40,043 --> 00:59:44,173 One of today's departures will be missing a few passengers. 744 00:59:44,547 --> 00:59:45,775 Never mind. 745 00:59:46,015 --> 00:59:48,916 Back in Bucharest, I had statistics drawn up. 746 00:59:49,152 --> 00:59:51,552 On convoys like this, 747 00:59:51,721 --> 00:59:55,452 there's an average death rate of 5 or 6%. 748 00:59:56,292 --> 01:00:00,092 The people you took represent that amount for me. 749 01:00:00,430 --> 01:00:02,728 My figures still balance. 750 01:00:10,573 --> 01:00:11,835 Take them to the Embassy. 751 01:00:18,147 --> 01:00:19,341 To the Ghetto. 752 01:01:36,626 --> 01:01:39,356 This place is like an anthill now. 753 01:01:39,729 --> 01:01:41,594 Before the war, there were 800,000 Jews. 754 01:01:42,198 --> 01:01:43,893 More than 500,000 have vanished. 755 01:01:44,067 --> 01:01:46,058 The others are packed in here. 756 01:01:47,203 --> 01:01:52,334 Magda Levi! Giorgio! Sandor! 757 01:01:54,343 --> 01:01:56,072 - How are you? - Good. And you? 758 01:01:56,479 --> 01:01:57,173 Good. 759 01:01:57,346 --> 01:01:59,610 A Spanish Embassy car? How come? 760 01:01:59,916 --> 01:02:01,406 I'm Spanish now for everyone. 761 01:02:01,584 --> 01:02:03,984 This is Mr Farkas, the embassy's lawyer. 762 01:02:04,153 --> 01:02:06,587 Sandor... How's your father? 763 01:02:08,224 --> 01:02:10,886 He was taken away with all the others. 764 01:02:11,561 --> 01:02:13,893 Luckily, Eva and I got away. 765 01:02:14,430 --> 01:02:16,955 You'll have to buy calves somewhere else now. 766 01:02:17,233 --> 01:02:18,928 Your wife isn't Jewish... 767 01:02:19,135 --> 01:02:22,127 No, but she married a Jew. That's enough for them. 768 01:02:24,273 --> 01:02:27,868 Eva... Remember Giorgio? 769 01:02:28,344 --> 01:02:30,175 The Italian who bought our calves. 770 01:02:31,047 --> 01:02:34,210 What have you been up to while I've been away? 771 01:02:35,585 --> 01:02:39,282 It feels like it's a girl. I think so too. 772 01:02:39,555 --> 01:02:41,546 You're crazy. It's a boy. 773 01:02:41,758 --> 01:02:43,453 The first of eleven. 774 01:02:43,626 --> 01:02:46,720 The future Hungarian football team that'll beat Italy. 775 01:02:46,929 --> 01:02:51,025 Don't count on it. Even the Germans can't beat us. 776 01:02:53,136 --> 01:02:56,037 Farkas, Eva and Sandor are dear friends... 777 01:02:56,205 --> 01:02:59,902 we'll make room in the houses. Thank you. 778 01:03:00,109 --> 01:03:01,838 Get your things and wait in the car. 779 01:03:02,011 --> 01:03:05,071 We won't be long. Thank you 780 01:03:09,118 --> 01:03:13,953 on Friday evenings, this was a noisy, happy place. 781 01:03:15,658 --> 01:03:17,285 We organized life here. 782 01:03:18,928 --> 01:03:22,295 While adults read the scriptures, 783 01:03:23,432 --> 01:03:27,027 the children would run and play like on a village square. 784 01:03:28,771 --> 01:03:33,470 We'd tell them to calm down and behave. 785 01:03:35,378 --> 01:03:39,337 But we never told them off or bothered them. 786 01:03:40,416 --> 01:03:41,678 Do you know why? 787 01:03:42,819 --> 01:03:46,016 Because, for a Jew, prayers are part of life. 788 01:03:46,856 --> 01:03:48,585 You can't pray alone. 789 01:03:49,458 --> 01:03:53,189 To address God, you have to do it with others. 790 01:03:53,896 --> 01:03:54,863 The Rabbi's waiting. 791 01:04:08,911 --> 01:04:11,675 Welcome. This is Mr Giorgio Perlasca. 792 01:04:12,048 --> 01:04:13,879 We're looking for Magda Levi. 793 01:04:14,817 --> 01:04:16,717 Go and find out. 794 01:04:18,487 --> 01:04:22,253 I want to thank you for what you're doing for my people. 795 01:04:24,427 --> 01:04:27,726 The Ghetto has become a lake of suffering. 796 01:04:27,897 --> 01:04:31,526 It seems calm, as if the waters were always still. 797 01:04:32,401 --> 01:04:36,770 But it isn't. A river of desperation flows in daily. 798 01:04:37,406 --> 01:04:40,307 Another river of innocents 799 01:04:40,610 --> 01:04:42,475 flows out in silence. 800 01:04:42,645 --> 01:04:43,976 It vanishes it into the void. 801 01:04:50,286 --> 01:04:52,049 You hear that? 802 01:04:52,555 --> 01:04:54,819 I'll translate. It says, 803 01:04:54,991 --> 01:04:58,017 "when the Rabbi sings, they all sing with him. 804 01:04:58,494 --> 01:05:01,520 "When the Rabbi dances, they all dance with him." 805 01:05:02,131 --> 01:05:03,723 But then it says, 806 01:05:04,600 --> 01:05:08,331 "But when the Rabbi weeps, he weeps alone." 807 01:05:18,247 --> 01:05:21,045 I'm afraid the person you're looking for isn't here. 808 01:05:21,550 --> 01:05:24,576 The soldiers took her to Istvan Korut's house. 809 01:05:25,221 --> 01:05:26,210 What's that? 810 01:05:27,156 --> 01:05:29,021 A place no one leaves alive. 811 01:05:52,248 --> 01:05:53,237 Who's in charge here? 812 01:05:55,418 --> 01:05:56,646 Who's in charge? 813 01:05:57,086 --> 01:05:58,144 What do you want? 814 01:06:05,594 --> 01:06:06,652 The bag. 815 01:06:10,933 --> 01:06:13,959 I need to talk to you. Spanish Embassy. 816 01:06:18,574 --> 01:06:19,700 Let him come up. 817 01:06:51,474 --> 01:06:52,532 What do you want? 818 01:06:54,310 --> 01:06:57,541 I'm here to recover people arrested illegally 819 01:06:58,047 --> 01:07:02,279 before it causes a diplomatic incident between friendly countries 820 01:07:03,019 --> 01:07:05,044 united in the Fascist ideal. 821 01:07:06,856 --> 01:07:09,825 I know you feel a Jew's life is worth nothing. 822 01:07:10,559 --> 01:07:12,322 However, in Spain, 823 01:07:13,262 --> 01:07:16,231 even the life of a Jew is worth something. 824 01:07:18,234 --> 01:07:21,294 In fact, it's worth a lot. 825 01:07:22,772 --> 01:07:26,071 At times, a great deal. 826 01:07:32,448 --> 01:07:34,678 Now close your eyes and pray. 827 01:07:34,917 --> 01:07:36,384 I'm going to slit your throat. 828 01:07:37,887 --> 01:07:39,354 There's the same sum in the car. 829 01:07:40,056 --> 01:07:42,354 If you kill me, you'll only get that bag. 830 01:07:42,892 --> 01:07:45,952 But if you let me and the people missing from the list go, 831 01:07:47,563 --> 01:07:49,030 you'll get twice as much. 832 01:07:56,739 --> 01:07:58,366 You gave all the money? 833 01:07:59,275 --> 01:08:00,742 He took the bag too. 834 01:08:01,377 --> 01:08:03,208 Was it your own money or... 835 01:08:03,379 --> 01:08:06,837 No, my company gave it to me to buy cattle. 836 01:08:08,017 --> 01:08:11,851 For the same amount, I can buy humans. How about that? 837 01:08:31,240 --> 01:08:33,970 Get on the truck. - Is Magda Levi here? 838 01:08:34,143 --> 01:08:35,576 - I don't know her. 839 01:08:40,182 --> 01:08:41,672 Do you know Magda Levi? 840 01:08:48,157 --> 01:08:49,124 Get on the truck! 841 01:08:49,525 --> 01:08:53,120 Miguel! Have you seen Magda Levi? 842 01:08:53,762 --> 01:08:54,990 I don't know her. 843 01:08:59,869 --> 01:09:01,359 Farkas, Magda isn't here. 844 01:09:15,417 --> 01:09:16,384 Leave her alone! 845 01:09:17,786 --> 01:09:19,754 Lean on me. I'll help you. 846 01:09:20,623 --> 01:09:21,453 Where's Lili? 847 01:09:21,624 --> 01:09:24,525 She's fine. She's safe. She's at the embassy. 848 01:09:25,227 --> 01:09:25,955 Come on. 849 01:09:28,130 --> 01:09:33,363 We're going now. We're going. Don't worry. 850 01:09:41,277 --> 01:09:45,407 Miguel... Sandor... Take her. 851 01:09:47,249 --> 01:09:50,013 I haven't finished. I'm going in. 852 01:09:51,120 --> 01:09:53,281 No, it's too dangerous! 853 01:09:54,456 --> 01:09:55,980 Gaston, come with me. Stay here! 854 01:10:05,768 --> 01:10:07,167 I want the dead too. 855 01:11:45,668 --> 01:11:47,533 Well done, Gyorgy! 856 01:12:01,317 --> 01:12:02,716 Gaston... 857 01:12:05,321 --> 01:12:07,482 These three should be buried together. 858 01:12:10,859 --> 01:12:12,156 They're a family. 859 01:13:02,111 --> 01:13:03,874 She just dozed off. 860 01:13:36,912 --> 01:13:40,075 Mommy... Is that you, mommy? 861 01:13:43,619 --> 01:13:49,353 Yes... It's me. 862 01:14:08,710 --> 01:14:12,771 A touching scene, isn't it? Indeed it is. 863 01:14:25,260 --> 01:14:27,319 Thank you for the rose. 864 01:14:28,163 --> 01:14:31,599 Sorry, but these days I cry over nothing. 865 01:14:32,568 --> 01:14:35,162 My rose meant nothing to you? Oh, no! 866 01:14:36,371 --> 01:14:39,135 My son told me what you did today. 867 01:14:40,008 --> 01:14:42,340 - It's time we got some sleep. - True. 868 01:14:42,911 --> 01:14:44,970 But I fear you won't be able to yet. 869 01:14:45,447 --> 01:14:47,472 The ambassador wants to see you. 870 01:14:48,317 --> 01:14:51,150 Thank you. Good night. Good night, Mr Perlasca. 871 01:15:00,128 --> 01:15:01,789 Come in! Excellency. 872 01:15:02,297 --> 01:15:03,924 I need a word with you. 873 01:15:04,132 --> 01:15:06,828 The Hungarian government is moving, for safety reasons, 874 01:15:07,002 --> 01:15:09,596 to the Austrian border. 875 01:15:09,938 --> 01:15:13,567 We've been asked to transfer our embassy there as well. 876 01:15:13,742 --> 01:15:16,870 I have no other choice. 877 01:15:17,846 --> 01:15:19,643 Tonight I leave for Switzerland. 878 01:15:19,815 --> 01:15:22,716 And the embassy? It's closing down. 879 01:15:23,852 --> 01:15:25,979 And the refugees in the safe houses? 880 01:15:26,688 --> 01:15:30,784 Once I get to Switzerland, I'll arrange your exit visa. 881 01:15:31,426 --> 01:15:33,155 But what about the others? 882 01:15:33,395 --> 01:15:34,760 Why ask me? 883 01:15:35,564 --> 01:15:38,897 Spain has done all it can for these people. 884 01:15:39,301 --> 01:15:40,962 More, in fact. 885 01:15:41,236 --> 01:15:42,965 If I stayed here, at the embassy, 886 01:15:44,039 --> 01:15:47,440 it would mean Spain recognizes this criminal regime. 887 01:15:50,112 --> 01:15:53,309 I simply cannot stay. I'm sorry. 888 01:16:22,277 --> 01:16:25,337 Mrs Tourne, goodbye. 889 01:16:26,715 --> 01:16:28,012 Mr Farkas, thank you. 890 01:16:55,377 --> 01:16:56,810 What have you decided? 891 01:16:57,646 --> 01:16:59,079 Are you leaving too? 892 01:18:20,395 --> 01:18:21,293 Giorgio... 893 01:18:33,341 --> 01:18:37,607 Now the ambassador's gone, they'll come for us. 894 01:18:40,315 --> 01:18:44,718 Dying is bad but it's worse knowing you have to die. 895 01:18:52,094 --> 01:18:55,222 It's hell experiencing this again. 896 01:18:56,498 --> 01:18:59,023 Our escape from the sanatorium lasted only a few hours. 897 01:18:59,935 --> 01:19:02,733 They caught most of us. 898 01:19:04,372 --> 01:19:07,102 They took us to Eichmann's HQ. 899 01:19:07,576 --> 01:19:10,204 There were more than a thousand of us in a single room. 900 01:19:10,378 --> 01:19:12,676 It was so cramped, we couldn't sit. 901 01:19:13,782 --> 01:19:16,182 They brought the children there. 902 01:19:16,952 --> 01:19:22,117 We had to carry them so that they wouldn't stifle. 903 01:19:23,325 --> 01:19:27,125 Was little David there too? Yes. 904 01:19:28,396 --> 01:19:30,762 Daniel held him for hours. 905 01:19:32,000 --> 01:19:33,661 I don't know how he did it. 906 01:19:34,770 --> 01:19:37,136 Then, in the night, they moved us to a yard. 907 01:19:37,973 --> 01:19:42,205 Many, knowing they were about to die, started weeping. 908 01:19:43,111 --> 01:19:44,237 Others prayed. 909 01:19:44,713 --> 01:19:46,112 But not the mothers. 910 01:19:46,481 --> 01:19:49,177 The mothers prepared for the journey. 911 01:19:49,818 --> 01:19:52,810 They washed the children, did the laundry, packed... 912 01:19:55,891 --> 01:19:59,292 At dawn, the wire was covered with laundry and nappies. 913 01:19:59,461 --> 01:20:01,429 And they didn't forget the toys 914 01:20:01,596 --> 01:20:03,530 and other things children need. 915 01:20:04,399 --> 01:20:06,162 We did the same for David. 916 01:20:08,003 --> 01:20:10,096 The old women sat in a circle 917 01:20:11,339 --> 01:20:18,177 and grieved for our people without land or hope. 918 01:20:19,281 --> 01:20:20,976 A sort of song like this. 919 01:20:22,684 --> 01:20:23,981 Know what it says? 920 01:20:24,953 --> 01:20:26,545 "Oh, it's certain 921 01:20:27,322 --> 01:20:29,790 "the Messiah will come this year. 922 01:20:30,592 --> 01:20:32,389 "And if he comes on a cart, 923 01:20:34,462 --> 01:20:36,362 "the years will be good. 924 01:20:37,966 --> 01:20:39,593 "If he comes on horseback, 925 01:20:40,936 --> 01:20:42,733 "the years will be good. 926 01:20:43,538 --> 01:20:45,472 "And if he comes on foot, 927 01:20:47,342 --> 01:20:50,971 the Jews will go "to Israel 928 01:20:53,381 --> 01:20:55,042 "and stay there." 929 01:20:57,152 --> 01:20:58,449 What about David? 930 01:20:59,487 --> 01:21:02,251 They tore him from Daniel's arms. 931 01:21:05,327 --> 01:21:14,235 He left on the first train, hugging his teddy bear. 932 01:21:23,745 --> 01:21:24,677 Quick! 933 01:21:24,946 --> 01:21:27,779 Everyone get down! Guns ready! 934 01:21:29,451 --> 01:21:30,713 Break down the door! 935 01:21:33,588 --> 01:21:35,749 Get them all out! I want them all! 936 01:21:36,324 --> 01:21:38,884 Don't let any get away! Check all rooms! 937 01:21:39,361 --> 01:21:41,556 If they resist, kill them! 938 01:21:45,300 --> 01:21:47,097 Start loading the truck!! 939 01:21:47,269 --> 01:21:48,998 You can't do this! Stop! 940 01:21:49,204 --> 01:21:51,399 You can't come in here! 941 01:21:51,740 --> 01:21:53,207 This is Spanish territory Get out! 942 01:21:53,708 --> 01:21:55,107 Enough! One more word and you're dead! 943 01:21:57,612 --> 01:21:59,102 The ambassador's left! 944 01:22:00,649 --> 01:22:05,109 There's no Spanish representation. 945 01:22:05,487 --> 01:22:08,081 I have orders to take all the Jews hidden here. 946 01:22:08,256 --> 01:22:09,814 You're taking no one. 947 01:22:09,991 --> 01:22:11,891 The Spanish embassy still exists. 948 01:22:12,060 --> 01:22:14,551 Forbid you to enter! Really? 949 01:22:15,063 --> 01:22:18,658 Who the hell are you, to tell me what not to do? 950 01:22:24,239 --> 01:22:26,002 I'm Jorge Perlasca! 951 01:22:26,541 --> 01:22:29,806 The Spanish consul. And this is Spanish territory. 952 01:22:30,378 --> 01:22:32,744 Didn't you see the flag outside? 953 01:22:34,115 --> 01:22:38,051 The Spanish consul? Let me see your papers, please. 954 01:22:38,253 --> 01:22:42,019 Lieutenant, you cannot make such a request on Spanish territory. 955 01:22:42,190 --> 01:22:43,851 Right, Farkas? Get out! 956 01:22:44,025 --> 01:22:46,459 Commander Vajna ordered me to... 957 01:22:46,628 --> 01:22:49,654 I don't like the way you address a diplomat. 958 01:22:49,898 --> 01:22:51,559 Give me your name. I'll speak to Vajna. 959 01:22:51,733 --> 01:22:53,894 I'm seeing him tomorrow. Tomorrow? 960 01:22:54,436 --> 01:22:57,303 Yes, on a very delicate matter. 961 01:22:58,173 --> 01:22:59,538 What matter? 962 01:23:02,043 --> 01:23:05,274 Are you asking me about a private matter? 963 01:23:06,081 --> 01:23:08,845 Who do you think you are? Give me your name. 964 01:23:13,755 --> 01:23:16,849 All right. We'll leave. 965 01:23:17,192 --> 01:23:20,923 But we'll be back. At the first air-raid, consul, 966 01:23:21,529 --> 01:23:23,360 we'll be back to see you. 967 01:23:24,065 --> 01:23:27,796 You can't do that. Yes, I can. 968 01:23:29,204 --> 01:23:32,901 On the orders of commander Vajna, from today on, 969 01:23:33,742 --> 01:23:37,439 every Jew in Budapest, in any place in Budapest, 970 01:23:38,580 --> 01:23:42,277 will be required for rubble clearance! 971 01:23:43,785 --> 01:23:46,253 So we'll be back soon. 972 01:23:48,990 --> 01:23:50,457 Let's get out of this dump. 973 01:24:06,007 --> 01:24:07,065 Get back inside. 974 01:24:12,614 --> 01:24:13,603 Have you gone mad? 975 01:24:14,149 --> 01:24:16,379 Why on earth did you say you're the Spanish consul? 976 01:24:16,618 --> 01:24:18,245 And that you know Vajna? 977 01:24:18,486 --> 01:24:19,418 I need to see him. 978 01:24:19,754 --> 01:24:22,086 Who? Vajna. 979 01:24:22,590 --> 01:24:24,353 He can keep the militia away. 980 01:24:24,526 --> 01:24:25,550 But he's the worst of all. 981 01:24:25,727 --> 01:24:27,217 He can kill for no reason! 982 01:24:27,395 --> 01:24:28,589 I just want to talk to him. 983 01:24:28,763 --> 01:24:30,230 He won't hurt the Spanish consul. 984 01:24:30,398 --> 01:24:31,797 I'll need forged credentials. 985 01:24:31,966 --> 01:24:35,129 He's not a politician. He's not a statesman. 986 01:24:35,303 --> 01:24:37,897 He's a paranoid, a maniac, an animal! 987 01:24:38,073 --> 01:24:40,098 Good. It's my job to know about animals. 988 01:24:40,275 --> 01:24:42,675 We'll take these people to the safe houses tomorrow 989 01:24:42,844 --> 01:24:44,141 and then we'll see. 990 01:24:45,280 --> 01:24:46,406 Why are you doing this? 991 01:24:49,784 --> 01:24:51,411 What would you do in my shoes? 992 01:25:13,408 --> 01:25:15,899 The air raids will start soon. 993 01:25:16,277 --> 01:25:19,144 You'll be forced to clear rubble and corpses. 994 01:25:19,314 --> 01:25:20,872 We must stop that. 995 01:25:21,049 --> 01:25:24,382 We'll fly our flag outside all our houses. 996 01:25:24,619 --> 01:25:28,555 Our enemies will see that this is Spanish territory, 997 01:25:29,390 --> 01:25:33,349 with inviolable rights. Another thing... 998 01:25:34,062 --> 01:25:36,656 Many of you have asylum permits like this one. 999 01:25:36,831 --> 01:25:38,492 They're false! 1000 01:25:38,766 --> 01:25:43,703 You've been tricked by unscrupulous people. 1001 01:25:45,006 --> 01:25:47,736 We shall replace your permits with real ones. 1002 01:25:48,376 --> 01:25:50,139 Valid ones. 1003 01:25:50,712 --> 01:25:52,475 We'll keep a register of names. 1004 01:25:52,680 --> 01:25:55,376 Just to show that everything is above board. 1005 01:25:56,251 --> 01:25:58,981 Who can keep the register? Me. 1006 01:25:59,854 --> 01:26:00,980 I can do it. I was a teacher. 1007 01:26:01,523 --> 01:26:03,388 I know about registers. 1008 01:26:03,825 --> 01:26:05,190 A teacher? 1009 01:26:05,727 --> 01:26:07,957 You can set up a school for the children too. 1010 01:26:08,263 --> 01:26:10,288 A school here? Yes. Here. 1011 01:26:11,299 --> 01:26:12,857 I know what you're thinking. 1012 01:26:13,902 --> 01:26:16,598 There's a war on... there are air raids... 1013 01:26:17,472 --> 01:26:20,635 there's fear. Everything seems meaningless. 1014 01:26:20,808 --> 01:26:22,537 But children need schooling. 1015 01:26:24,445 --> 01:26:26,709 If not, they'll be pig ignorant. 1016 01:26:27,081 --> 01:26:29,015 And we don't want pigs, do we? 1017 01:26:33,621 --> 01:26:37,284 I'm Katalin, I'm an opera singer. I could teach music. 1018 01:26:37,458 --> 01:26:39,255 There's a piano here. 1019 01:26:40,094 --> 01:26:43,154 Very good! A music school is ideal. 1020 01:26:43,331 --> 01:26:46,095 Thank you. That's not all. 1021 01:26:46,668 --> 01:26:48,158 We'll need people 1022 01:26:48,336 --> 01:26:52,329 who can warn the embassy if a safe house is invaded. 1023 01:26:53,708 --> 01:26:56,836 Ferenc, could you and your friends handle that? 1024 01:26:57,011 --> 01:26:58,273 Who does he think he is? 1025 01:26:58,446 --> 01:27:00,505 He arranges everything as if he was one of us, 1026 01:27:00,848 --> 01:27:04,284 as if we were in the same boat! 1027 01:27:04,719 --> 01:27:07,745 Ferenc! You talk too much. Answer yes or no. 1028 01:27:09,057 --> 01:27:10,922 No. Never mind. 1029 01:27:11,092 --> 01:27:12,491 I was an infantry colonel. 1030 01:27:12,660 --> 01:27:15,254 I'm used to organizing duty rosters. 1031 01:27:15,630 --> 01:27:20,658 I was born in this building. I could organize sentry duties. 1032 01:27:21,369 --> 01:27:25,396 We need to think first about provisions, 1033 01:27:25,773 --> 01:27:28,333 starting with coal and wood for the stoves. 1034 01:27:28,743 --> 01:27:30,005 All right. Thank you. 1035 01:27:30,278 --> 01:27:32,610 The colonel is in charge here. 1036 01:27:33,281 --> 01:27:34,839 Daniel, could you do 1037 01:27:35,016 --> 01:27:36,574 the same in another house? 1038 01:27:36,951 --> 01:27:38,179 Frankly, I don't know. 1039 01:27:38,686 --> 01:27:40,119 Well, I do. You'll be perfect. 1040 01:27:40,288 --> 01:27:41,653 Excuse me but... 1041 01:27:41,823 --> 01:27:45,725 there's one thing that may make him unsuitable for the job. 1042 01:27:46,327 --> 01:27:48,386 He can't go out with his hair like that. 1043 01:27:48,663 --> 01:27:51,598 The militia will simply take pot-shots at him. You're right, colonel. 1044 01:27:51,799 --> 01:27:56,259 I'm sorry. I was sure that... 1045 01:27:57,639 --> 01:27:59,436 All right. Who feels up to it? 1046 01:27:59,607 --> 01:28:03,941 Wait. I'll do it. 1047 01:28:05,280 --> 01:28:07,009 You're sure? Yes. 1048 01:28:13,721 --> 01:28:14,983 I'll cut my hair. 1049 01:28:22,530 --> 01:28:25,590 Now, who has a gun? And who knows how to use one? 1050 01:28:25,767 --> 01:28:27,962 No! Not that! 1051 01:28:31,906 --> 01:28:35,137 I'm not saying we'll need to use guns. 1052 01:28:36,010 --> 01:28:39,707 But we must be ready to do so if necessary. 1053 01:28:39,881 --> 01:28:41,246 Mr Perlasca... 1054 01:28:41,849 --> 01:28:42,907 what is it, Gaston? 1055 01:28:43,117 --> 01:28:47,076 Vajna sent a messenger round. He's ready to see you today. 1056 01:28:49,791 --> 01:28:54,194 There's no time to explain all the diplomatic ropes to you. 1057 01:28:54,529 --> 01:28:58,397 Just remember that Vajna knows little about diplomacy. 1058 01:28:59,500 --> 01:29:01,400 I found this on the ambassador's desk. 1059 01:29:01,769 --> 01:29:05,136 Keller, the Hungarian envoy to Madrid 1060 01:29:05,440 --> 01:29:06,930 hasn't been accredited. 1061 01:29:07,442 --> 01:29:09,637 If Vajna asks about it, what do I say? 1062 01:29:10,278 --> 01:29:11,142 I don't know. 1063 01:29:11,312 --> 01:29:12,779 Can you do my cufflinks? 1064 01:29:13,681 --> 01:29:17,048 If Spain has told Hungary 1065 01:29:17,685 --> 01:29:19,880 that this embassy is closed, what happens then? 1066 01:29:20,121 --> 01:29:22,351 You'll be arrested as a spy and tried. 1067 01:29:22,523 --> 01:29:24,957 Or, more likely, shot on the spot. 1068 01:29:25,593 --> 01:29:28,255 Along with me, if that helps... 1069 01:29:28,429 --> 01:29:29,657 It doesn't. 1070 01:29:29,831 --> 01:29:31,799 You want to forget it? No. 1071 01:29:32,934 --> 01:29:34,094 Look how elegant I am. 1072 01:29:34,268 --> 01:29:35,997 I may never get this chance again. 1073 01:29:36,204 --> 01:29:37,637 You look like a real ambassador. 1074 01:29:37,805 --> 01:29:38,863 I hope so. 1075 01:29:39,040 --> 01:29:42,908 So, repeat after me, the speech we drew up together. 1076 01:29:45,913 --> 01:29:49,815 Aside from the political value of the Jewish races, 1077 01:29:50,151 --> 01:29:52,051 we wish to advise you of the legal reasons 1078 01:29:52,220 --> 01:29:56,452 behind our protection of the Sephardim in Hungary. 1079 01:29:56,724 --> 01:29:58,521 We wish to consider them as Spanish citizens 1080 01:29:58,693 --> 01:30:00,593 in return for their forced exile 1081 01:30:00,762 --> 01:30:03,788 from Spain 400 years ago. 1082 01:30:04,132 --> 01:30:05,622 Now mention the law. 1083 01:30:06,167 --> 01:30:07,896 This is based on the Rivera Bill 1084 01:30:08,069 --> 01:30:11,937 that grants Spanish citizenship to all Sephardic Jews. 1085 01:30:12,206 --> 01:30:14,003 - What year? - 1924. 1086 01:30:14,175 --> 01:30:16,040 Who first raised the issue? 1087 01:30:16,210 --> 01:30:17,905 Alfonso xll and Alfonso xlll. 1088 01:30:18,079 --> 01:30:21,845 Remind him of that. Kings always impress louts. 1089 01:30:22,350 --> 01:30:24,113 - Remember the end of the speech? 1090 01:30:24,285 --> 01:30:25,547 - "Sephardim and Spain." 1091 01:30:25,720 --> 01:30:27,711 Very good. May God help us! 1092 01:30:27,922 --> 01:30:29,287 - Which God? Yours or mine? 1093 01:30:29,457 --> 01:30:30,856 - We have the same God, Perlasca. 1094 01:30:31,025 --> 01:30:32,856 Really? Then may God help us! 1095 01:30:33,995 --> 01:30:35,587 An air-raid. Right now. 1096 01:30:35,897 --> 01:30:38,058 The lieutenant will be back. We have to go. 1097 01:30:38,232 --> 01:30:39,529 Ready, Farkas? 1098 01:30:40,668 --> 01:30:42,329 May God's will be done. 1099 01:31:48,503 --> 01:31:50,334 Do you think Vajna's here? 1100 01:31:50,838 --> 01:31:53,671 Vajna is a man who hates running away. 1101 01:32:00,882 --> 01:32:02,474 He was in his office just now. 1102 01:32:02,750 --> 01:32:06,311 He was poring over his maps and ranting against the bombs. 1103 01:32:06,487 --> 01:32:09,923 Our Vajna is a brave man. 1104 01:32:10,725 --> 01:32:13,250 Or, according to some, a very stupid man, 1105 01:32:14,629 --> 01:32:16,290 like you, in fact, consul Perlasca... 1106 01:32:17,465 --> 01:32:18,489 I don't understand. 1107 01:32:19,367 --> 01:32:23,360 You lied to us. You're not a diplomat. 1108 01:32:24,138 --> 01:32:25,070 Really? 1109 01:32:28,476 --> 01:32:30,501 - What am I then? - A dilettante. 1110 01:32:30,945 --> 01:32:31,969 I don't follow. 1111 01:32:34,482 --> 01:32:36,245 I'll try to be clearer. 1112 01:32:36,751 --> 01:32:38,946 Lt Nagy tells me you risked your life 1113 01:32:39,120 --> 01:32:41,611 to prevent a normal shipment of Jews. 1114 01:32:41,923 --> 01:32:45,381 I saw you do it at the station too. 1115 01:32:46,594 --> 01:32:49,188 Believe me, a true diplomat doesn't act like you do. 1116 01:32:49,497 --> 01:32:53,160 You follow your instincts, your passions. 1117 01:32:53,668 --> 01:32:57,331 In my eyes, that makes you dangerous and hateful. 1118 01:32:57,939 --> 01:32:59,531 Being hated by you is a compliment. 1119 01:33:01,275 --> 01:33:02,242 You're exceptional. 1120 01:33:02,410 --> 01:33:04,105 No one talks to captain Bleiber like that. 1121 01:33:05,212 --> 01:33:06,645 Do you know why? 1122 01:33:06,948 --> 01:33:09,576 - Perhaps you're exceptional too. 1123 01:33:10,751 --> 01:33:13,049 - Listen, consul, I'm your very opposite. 1124 01:33:13,387 --> 01:33:18,154 No emotions, no warmth, no human understanding 1125 01:33:18,559 --> 01:33:19,685 and also no hatred. 1126 01:33:19,927 --> 01:33:21,622 I don't even hate the Jews. 1127 01:33:21,796 --> 01:33:23,286 I simply obey orders. 1128 01:33:25,032 --> 01:33:26,522 When I was in Russia, 1129 01:33:27,168 --> 01:33:28,829 I handled provisioning for the army corps. 1130 01:33:29,604 --> 01:33:33,836 In warsaw, I was in charge of billeting. 1131 01:33:34,008 --> 01:33:36,499 In Bucharest, however, my task 1132 01:33:37,078 --> 01:33:41,811 was to send workers to labour camps in Germany. 1133 01:33:42,750 --> 01:33:45,685 All because, before the war, after graduation, 1134 01:33:46,220 --> 01:33:51,624 I published a study on the rational disposal of waste. 1135 01:33:53,127 --> 01:33:55,254 I don't know why you're telling me this. 1136 01:33:56,464 --> 01:33:58,159 Perhaps as a warning. 1137 01:33:58,933 --> 01:34:02,027 I'd be sorry to have to hang you one of these days. 1138 01:34:03,104 --> 01:34:07,131 All clear. The planes leave and we're still alive. 1139 01:34:07,875 --> 01:34:10,036 Even if it's only a matter of time now. 1140 01:34:10,911 --> 01:34:13,379 Will you excuse me? Mr Perlasca... 1141 01:34:19,987 --> 01:34:21,454 Move it! Move! Let's hurry! 1142 01:34:28,396 --> 01:34:30,956 The bombs have destroyed buildings. 1143 01:34:31,132 --> 01:34:33,157 - Got the guns? - No, they're hidden. 1144 01:34:33,334 --> 01:34:35,063 You mean we can't defend ourselves? 1145 01:34:35,236 --> 01:34:37,136 Stay by me. I have a pistol. 1146 01:34:42,009 --> 01:34:43,306 - What is it? - We're ready. 1147 01:34:43,544 --> 01:34:45,375 Lieutenant! I'm in charge of this house. 1148 01:34:45,613 --> 01:34:46,978 You can't take these people. 1149 01:34:47,148 --> 01:34:51,141 They have asylum permits from the Spanish embassy! 1150 01:34:51,752 --> 01:34:52,912 I'm glad you told me. 1151 01:34:54,155 --> 01:34:56,817 Those with letters, show them! 1152 01:34:57,958 --> 01:34:59,118 Hold them up! 1153 01:34:59,927 --> 01:35:01,394 Higher! Above your heads! 1154 01:35:02,496 --> 01:35:04,293 Give them to my men! 1155 01:35:07,134 --> 01:35:07,930 Hurry it up! 1156 01:35:09,770 --> 01:35:10,828 And now, watch closely. 1157 01:35:14,008 --> 01:35:18,240 Your precious asylum permits are worth nothing! 1158 01:35:18,412 --> 01:35:21,813 No! What are you doing? You can't do that! 1159 01:35:37,932 --> 01:35:39,160 Did you speak? 1160 01:35:42,837 --> 01:35:43,769 Yes. 1161 01:35:45,139 --> 01:35:48,165 No! Please. 1162 01:35:48,876 --> 01:35:52,903 She's my daughter! She's so young. 1163 01:35:54,982 --> 01:35:56,574 She doesn't know what she's saying. 1164 01:35:58,452 --> 01:36:02,821 Keep on talking. Thank you. 1165 01:36:05,059 --> 01:36:06,492 What for? 1166 01:36:07,428 --> 01:36:11,364 For treating us like this. 1167 01:36:13,000 --> 01:36:14,729 The Talmud says that Jews... are like olives. 1168 01:36:16,370 --> 01:36:18,964 We give our best when we're crushed. 1169 01:36:22,543 --> 01:36:25,478 All right. I'll crush you here and now. 1170 01:36:43,731 --> 01:36:45,358 You make me sick, Jew! 1171 01:36:45,866 --> 01:36:48,198 Enough time wasted! Hands on your heads! 1172 01:36:50,538 --> 01:36:54,133 Start walking! Move! Walk! 1173 01:36:55,042 --> 01:36:56,771 The rubble's waiting! 1174 01:36:56,977 --> 01:37:01,004 Come on, move! Hurry it up!