1 00:00:42,240 --> 00:00:48,280 February 11th, 1941 Bar Alcazar, Amsterdam 2 00:01:09,640 --> 00:01:11,800 She's still breathing. Emergency. 3 00:01:14,520 --> 00:01:15,680 Out of the way. 4 00:01:16,720 --> 00:01:18,120 Marlies? 5 00:01:42,680 --> 00:01:46,200 My darling Rebecca, will you marry me? 6 00:01:47,400 --> 00:01:49,160 Yes. 7 00:01:57,920 --> 00:01:59,400 We need a drip. 8 00:01:59,560 --> 00:02:00,920 Press down on the wound. 9 00:02:42,200 --> 00:02:44,120 Get out of here. 10 00:03:35,400 --> 00:03:37,040 Emiel. 11 00:03:41,320 --> 00:03:42,680 Emiel, watch out. 12 00:05:11,440 --> 00:05:13,920 The Jewish Council 1. The mayors of Jewish Amsterdam 13 00:05:41,880 --> 00:05:44,560 - Virrie, my girl. - Daddy. 14 00:05:44,720 --> 00:05:49,000 I can't stand it. Another minute of this racket and I'll hang myself. 15 00:05:49,160 --> 00:05:51,720 - Your hair. - Virrie, you're home. 16 00:05:51,880 --> 00:05:55,600 - Look what she did to her hair. - For heaven's sake, your beautiful hair. 17 00:05:55,760 --> 00:05:58,280 - This is easier. - Noortje? 18 00:05:58,840 --> 00:06:02,440 I thought you were staying at the hospital. Marjo, stop it. 19 00:06:02,600 --> 00:06:06,040 Cornelia, please. Let it go. Why don't you go for a walk? 20 00:06:06,200 --> 00:06:08,720 - It's freezing. - The fresh air will do you good. 21 00:06:08,880 --> 00:06:12,240 - A visitor for Professor Cohen. - What? Speak up, child. 22 00:06:12,400 --> 00:06:15,280 Mister Asscher is here to see the professor. 23 00:06:15,440 --> 00:06:16,440 Bram? 24 00:06:17,160 --> 00:06:22,440 Marjo, for heaven's sake. You can't keep torturing that poor Chopin. 25 00:06:22,600 --> 00:06:25,760 - Mum? - You're giving us a mental breakdown. 26 00:06:25,920 --> 00:06:29,240 Show Mr. Asscher in. Can you take care of this? 27 00:06:30,040 --> 00:06:31,040 Thank you. 28 00:06:31,200 --> 00:06:34,240 - It's terrible. - Marjo has a concert tomorrow. 29 00:06:34,400 --> 00:06:37,480 Whatever, but there are limits to what the ears can take. 30 00:06:37,640 --> 00:06:41,240 - And they were passed a long time ago. - Mum? Aunt Sophie. 31 00:06:41,400 --> 00:06:45,440 - Dad has an important meeting. - Virrie? Your hair? 32 00:06:50,640 --> 00:06:53,160 - A Jewish Council? - Yes. 33 00:06:53,320 --> 00:06:57,480 A kind of liaison between our community and the occupier. 34 00:06:58,200 --> 00:07:03,040 The Jewish Corner has been completely sealed off, but there's still unrest. 35 00:07:03,200 --> 00:07:06,880 It's because of the recent brawls and there's an urgent need 36 00:07:07,720 --> 00:07:10,560 for peace and quiet, and de-escalation. 37 00:07:10,720 --> 00:07:13,480 I'm going to the shop and then I want peace and quiet. 38 00:07:22,520 --> 00:07:25,360 So, I told that Böhmker 39 00:07:25,520 --> 00:07:29,400 that I think that a Jewish Council is not such a stupid idea, 40 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:33,320 and that I would talk to a number of candidates. 41 00:07:34,040 --> 00:07:35,440 It's quite urgent. 42 00:07:36,520 --> 00:07:40,120 Jewish Council, I don't like the sound of it. 43 00:07:40,280 --> 00:07:44,800 Then you can call it the Jewish Committee, or whatever. 44 00:07:47,360 --> 00:07:50,920 Such a council could have some positive influence 45 00:07:51,080 --> 00:07:53,200 on the decision making and we could keep... 46 00:07:53,360 --> 00:07:55,360 A finger in the pie. 47 00:07:56,120 --> 00:07:57,200 Exactly. 48 00:07:57,360 --> 00:08:01,360 In any case, he asked me whether I wanted to be the president 49 00:08:01,520 --> 00:08:04,920 and whether I wanted to share the responsibility with someone. 50 00:08:05,880 --> 00:08:07,200 So, I thought of you. 51 00:08:08,280 --> 00:08:10,520 Well, Bram... 52 00:08:12,400 --> 00:08:14,200 So, what do you think? 53 00:08:14,600 --> 00:08:17,720 You and me, mayors of Jewish Amsterdam? 54 00:08:19,920 --> 00:08:21,680 Will you do it? 55 00:08:21,840 --> 00:08:25,440 - I said I'd think about it. - How was Bram doing? 56 00:08:25,600 --> 00:08:29,480 - Alright, given the circumstances. - What's wrong with him? 57 00:08:31,440 --> 00:08:33,480 His wife hung herself. 58 00:08:33,880 --> 00:08:36,280 She thought Wilhelmina was fleeing to London. 59 00:08:36,440 --> 00:08:37,440 That poor man. 60 00:08:37,880 --> 00:08:38,920 That poor woman. 61 00:08:39,080 --> 00:08:43,640 I think we're complementary. Asscher has his business contacts 62 00:08:43,800 --> 00:08:47,560 and connections through his work for the liberal party. 63 00:08:48,560 --> 00:08:52,920 - And he wants me to join because of... - Your intellectual background 64 00:08:53,080 --> 00:08:55,440 and your managerial experience. 65 00:08:56,080 --> 00:08:57,880 What's the council's role? 66 00:08:58,040 --> 00:09:03,120 To ensure a good relationship between the Germans and the Jewish community. 67 00:09:03,280 --> 00:09:09,040 I think communication requires a willingness to engage from both parties. 68 00:09:09,200 --> 00:09:12,720 If the Germans weren't willing to do that, 69 00:09:13,600 --> 00:09:17,200 they probably wouldn't have put this request before us. 70 00:09:18,640 --> 00:09:23,120 I believe we can prevent a lot of problems by keeping communicating 71 00:09:23,280 --> 00:09:26,920 with the Germans. I would really be relieved 72 00:09:27,080 --> 00:09:30,360 to be of use for the community in these difficult times. 73 00:09:31,280 --> 00:09:33,840 It seems you've already decided. 74 00:09:36,560 --> 00:09:40,080 I think everyone should be thankful that you want to do this. 75 00:09:40,240 --> 00:09:42,160 You're the ideal candidate. 76 00:09:43,680 --> 00:09:46,720 Shall we start? The soup is getting cold. 77 00:09:49,520 --> 00:09:51,800 I will lead the blind 78 00:09:52,360 --> 00:09:55,360 by ways they have not known, 79 00:09:55,720 --> 00:10:00,200 along unfamiliar paths I will guide them. 80 00:10:01,360 --> 00:10:05,600 I will turn the darkness into light before them 81 00:10:06,160 --> 00:10:08,560 and make the rough places smooth. 82 00:10:09,120 --> 00:10:13,920 These are the things I will do. I will not forsake them. 83 00:10:43,960 --> 00:10:45,280 That's Quiros. 84 00:10:46,480 --> 00:10:48,840 He's a butcher in Jodenbree Street. 85 00:10:50,120 --> 00:10:53,960 It would be smart to integrate tradespeople as well. 86 00:10:54,120 --> 00:10:55,760 Yes, that's true. 87 00:11:01,200 --> 00:11:04,000 Gentlemen, would you be so kind? 88 00:11:05,440 --> 00:11:10,560 I'm deeply saddened that Professor Frijda made it clear 89 00:11:11,040 --> 00:11:14,520 that he does not want a seat in the council, since he fears 90 00:11:14,680 --> 00:11:18,000 that it will become an instrument for the Germans. 91 00:11:18,840 --> 00:11:22,800 And also Mr. Kisch has made some objections that I... 92 00:11:23,440 --> 00:11:25,960 that we will take to heart. 93 00:11:26,760 --> 00:11:30,720 It is obvious that we are in a difficult position 94 00:11:30,880 --> 00:11:34,080 and I support the basic principle that was proposed 95 00:11:34,240 --> 00:11:39,040 that we shouldn't accept orders that are dishonourable for us, Jews. 96 00:11:39,880 --> 00:11:43,400 Still, collaborating with the occupier, in spite of the peril, 97 00:11:44,400 --> 00:11:47,400 seems to be the right strategy at this point. 98 00:11:48,960 --> 00:11:50,360 Together... 99 00:11:51,440 --> 00:11:56,040 we should put everything to work in order to guide our tormented community 100 00:11:56,760 --> 00:11:59,240 as safely as possible through this storm. 101 00:12:03,600 --> 00:12:05,400 To our president. 102 00:12:05,800 --> 00:12:09,280 To our presidents. L'chaim. 103 00:12:19,200 --> 00:12:23,600 Jewish Council headquarters 104 00:12:32,480 --> 00:12:33,920 Jewish Council 105 00:12:52,600 --> 00:12:53,920 secretary 106 00:13:17,280 --> 00:13:20,880 Prof Dr. B. Cohen... president entrance via secretary 107 00:13:22,160 --> 00:13:24,000 Just put those over there. 108 00:13:27,320 --> 00:13:31,240 - Mrs. van Tijn, good morning. - Good morning, Mr. Cohen. 109 00:13:48,360 --> 00:13:51,320 - Miss Levie. - Professor. 110 00:14:18,640 --> 00:14:19,800 - Hi. - Hello. 111 00:14:19,960 --> 00:14:23,560 - What happened? - I walked into a fascist. 112 00:14:24,640 --> 00:14:28,000 What about you? Did you fall down the stairs? 113 00:14:29,400 --> 00:14:32,040 This is Piet Meerburg, a fellow student. 114 00:14:33,080 --> 00:14:36,160 Thank you. Virrie Cohen. 115 00:14:36,320 --> 00:14:39,240 - I'm Piet. - To the bride and groom to be. 116 00:14:39,400 --> 00:14:42,480 Cheers. Good luck. Have a good one. 117 00:14:44,240 --> 00:14:48,560 Can't you put in a good word to get me a job at the Jewish Council? 118 00:14:50,080 --> 00:14:54,720 - A married man has to be the provider. - Just go and work for the Germans then. 119 00:14:56,800 --> 00:15:00,120 Virrie's father is the council's president. 120 00:15:04,960 --> 00:15:06,480 It's our song. 121 00:15:06,640 --> 00:15:08,600 - Shall we dance? - Sure. 122 00:15:12,120 --> 00:15:14,280 I apologise, that was... 123 00:15:15,640 --> 00:15:17,760 Do you work for the council too? 124 00:15:19,280 --> 00:15:20,960 I'm a nurse. 125 00:15:23,040 --> 00:15:24,880 What about you? 126 00:15:25,040 --> 00:15:27,520 I'm a student. Law. 127 00:15:33,880 --> 00:15:36,360 It suits you, the short haircut. 128 00:16:00,520 --> 00:16:02,280 It's one o'clock. 129 00:16:03,800 --> 00:16:06,120 Yes, but I'll be done in a minute. 130 00:16:07,760 --> 00:16:09,760 Did you have a good time? 131 00:16:11,120 --> 00:16:12,280 Good. 132 00:16:13,000 --> 00:16:14,440 Good night. 133 00:16:22,160 --> 00:16:23,360 I... 134 00:16:27,360 --> 00:16:29,120 At the ward, 135 00:16:30,120 --> 00:16:32,640 we have a couple of Polish orphans. 136 00:16:33,960 --> 00:16:36,600 They're refugees from Warsaw. 137 00:16:37,800 --> 00:16:41,680 - They sometimes tell us things... - I know. 138 00:16:42,480 --> 00:16:43,800 It's... 139 00:16:44,280 --> 00:16:47,120 - It's so horrible. - They're just rumours, Virrie. 140 00:16:47,280 --> 00:16:49,720 They're unconfirmed and of no use to us. 141 00:16:49,880 --> 00:16:52,240 - But they say... - We're not in Poland. 142 00:16:52,400 --> 00:16:55,520 Jews have a different position in the Netherlands. 143 00:16:56,440 --> 00:16:59,400 We are a part of this society. 144 00:17:00,200 --> 00:17:04,280 We just have to hold on. Grit our teeth and stay calm. 145 00:17:05,240 --> 00:17:07,480 The Germans won't last for long. 146 00:17:08,320 --> 00:17:10,640 Really, the war will be over soon. 147 00:17:16,680 --> 00:17:18,480 - Sure. - Good night. 148 00:17:19,560 --> 00:17:21,000 See you tomorrow. 149 00:17:40,640 --> 00:17:42,080 This is strictly business. 150 00:17:42,840 --> 00:17:44,720 That's important. 151 00:17:49,040 --> 00:17:53,520 Don't beat around the bush, no emotional whining, just... 152 00:17:54,080 --> 00:17:56,120 Be to the point. 153 00:18:03,800 --> 00:18:09,960 Museum Square Amsterdam Beauftragte Böhmker's office 154 00:18:20,320 --> 00:18:23,880 Gentlemen, I'm glad you're here. 155 00:18:24,400 --> 00:18:27,240 - Cohen. - Do sit down. 156 00:18:27,400 --> 00:18:29,760 - Coffee? - No, thank you. 157 00:18:29,920 --> 00:18:30,960 Yes, please. 158 00:18:37,440 --> 00:18:40,280 Gentlemen, I believe we have a common goal. 159 00:18:41,040 --> 00:18:45,880 - Keeping the peace in Amsterdam. - Thank you. 160 00:18:46,760 --> 00:18:50,160 And making sure everything is done calmly and orderly. 161 00:18:56,080 --> 00:19:00,080 Aequam memento rebus in arduis servare mentem. 162 00:19:01,800 --> 00:19:04,760 You are a professor in classical antiquity, right? 163 00:19:05,400 --> 00:19:07,000 A wonderful subject. 164 00:19:08,880 --> 00:19:14,240 Unfortunately, my knowledge of Latin is a bit rusty. 165 00:19:17,760 --> 00:19:22,400 Remember to keep the faith in difficult times. 166 00:19:22,560 --> 00:19:23,800 Horatio. 167 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:30,720 Gentlemen, as you know, since the death of Hendrik Koot, 168 00:19:31,640 --> 00:19:34,560 who was beaten to death by riffraff, 169 00:19:35,520 --> 00:19:37,320 the situation is volatile. 170 00:19:37,920 --> 00:19:42,400 That is why it's our priority, as I'm sure you will understand, 171 00:19:43,200 --> 00:19:47,040 to have the Jewish community hand in their weapons. 172 00:19:47,760 --> 00:19:50,320 That would be beneficial to us all. 173 00:19:51,040 --> 00:19:53,160 To prevent escalation. 174 00:19:54,200 --> 00:19:57,560 Of course, Mr. Böhmker. 175 00:19:57,760 --> 00:20:02,320 Although the continuous provocations from the NSB and the German military 176 00:20:02,480 --> 00:20:07,440 do contribute to the explosive situation as well. 177 00:20:07,600 --> 00:20:09,080 Don't you think? 178 00:20:18,160 --> 00:20:21,680 I will take the necessary steps to restore the peace. 179 00:20:24,120 --> 00:20:25,640 Gentlemen... 180 00:20:25,800 --> 00:20:27,800 to our collaboration. 181 00:20:28,600 --> 00:20:29,960 Cheers. 182 00:20:35,960 --> 00:20:38,960 Concerning the unrest... 183 00:20:39,960 --> 00:20:44,040 the Amsterdam Beauftragte has let us know 184 00:20:45,200 --> 00:20:48,800 that the German authorities will no longer tolerate this. 185 00:20:49,400 --> 00:20:54,680 Additionally, they will take the necessary measures to prevent this in the future. 186 00:20:59,720 --> 00:21:03,120 It is of crucial importance 187 00:21:04,880 --> 00:21:08,600 that you all keep up-to-date with the measures 188 00:21:09,600 --> 00:21:13,440 that the Jewish Council will communicate as of now. 189 00:21:14,280 --> 00:21:17,360 Those of you who might be in possession 190 00:21:17,800 --> 00:21:21,480 of firearms, blunt or stabbing weapons, 191 00:21:21,640 --> 00:21:25,560 should immediately hand these over to the Amsterdam police. 192 00:21:26,840 --> 00:21:29,800 And I want to stress 193 00:21:29,960 --> 00:21:35,280 that those who will not heed this call are putting others in danger. 194 00:21:35,440 --> 00:21:37,440 We're not harming anyone. 195 00:21:38,280 --> 00:21:44,160 Signs of agreement or disagreement in the audience will not be tolerated. 196 00:21:46,360 --> 00:21:47,880 Collaborate. 197 00:21:48,640 --> 00:21:50,960 Take your responsibility. 198 00:21:52,840 --> 00:21:54,240 Thank you. 199 00:21:57,800 --> 00:22:00,440 extra urgent call to hand in all weapons 200 00:22:04,400 --> 00:22:06,600 Professor Cohen will be in shortly. 201 00:22:11,600 --> 00:22:14,640 It's not strange that people don't want to hand in their umbrella 202 00:22:14,800 --> 00:22:16,520 when the rain is coming. 203 00:22:17,400 --> 00:22:20,120 Mrs. van Tijn, can I help you? 204 00:22:20,280 --> 00:22:24,440 Absolutely, I've heard alarming rumours from Wieringermeer. 205 00:22:24,600 --> 00:22:27,560 The Germans are planning to shut everything down. 206 00:22:27,720 --> 00:22:31,560 - A shut-down? - Yes, we really should prevent this. 207 00:22:31,720 --> 00:22:35,240 The boys in that labour village have permission to go to Palestine 208 00:22:35,400 --> 00:22:38,760 and I don't see how we can manage this if... 209 00:22:39,280 --> 00:22:42,720 Shots have been fired near the Koco ice-cream parlour. 210 00:22:42,880 --> 00:22:46,400 The Germans claim to have been attacked with ammonia gas 211 00:22:46,560 --> 00:22:49,840 - during a search. - There's been trouble there for weeks. 212 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:52,600 Last week two guys from the NSB broke the windows. 213 00:22:53,200 --> 00:22:56,760 Mrs. van Tijn, we'll take this up again tomorrow. 214 00:23:08,800 --> 00:23:11,240 Amsterdam, February 21st, 1941 215 00:23:16,400 --> 00:23:18,320 My dearest, 216 00:23:19,760 --> 00:23:23,880 I don't know how to explain how life has changed over here. 217 00:23:24,680 --> 00:23:27,960 - See you tomorrow, Miss Levie. - See you tomorrow. 218 00:23:28,640 --> 00:23:32,200 I'm having a few friends over tonight, if you feel like it... 219 00:23:32,680 --> 00:23:34,360 you're welcome to join. 220 00:23:35,520 --> 00:23:39,760 That's very nice of you, but my parents are counting on me. 221 00:23:41,040 --> 00:23:42,120 Fine. 222 00:23:51,280 --> 00:23:56,480 Everyone is worried about what will happen in the coming months. 223 00:24:07,000 --> 00:24:10,240 Everyone is doing their best to stay strong. 224 00:24:12,360 --> 00:24:13,960 And every once in a while, 225 00:24:14,120 --> 00:24:17,480 just for a moment, we try and forget the darkness. 226 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:28,760 Everything is dull and grey. 227 00:24:29,680 --> 00:24:34,880 It seems as if everyone has gotten smaller in the first year of the war. 228 00:24:41,600 --> 00:24:44,120 On your knees. Hands up. 229 00:24:44,680 --> 00:24:47,040 Now. Hands up. 230 00:25:15,080 --> 00:25:16,080 Stop. 231 00:25:17,760 --> 00:25:19,240 Papers. 232 00:25:33,840 --> 00:25:36,160 - Take him away. - No. 233 00:25:39,960 --> 00:25:41,800 - Emiel. - No. 234 00:25:46,200 --> 00:25:48,960 Emiel. Let me go. 235 00:25:52,200 --> 00:25:55,040 I don't know whether this letter will ever reach you. 236 00:25:56,120 --> 00:26:00,640 And whether I will ever find the words to describe what is happening here. 237 00:26:02,840 --> 00:26:06,480 Still, these are scenes I will never forget. 238 00:26:18,680 --> 00:26:21,720 I would have sworn we had a bottle of gin around here. 239 00:26:21,880 --> 00:26:26,080 - A glass of water is fine. - Water? You can't survive a war on that. 240 00:26:26,480 --> 00:26:29,680 Miss Levie, could you come to my office when you're feeling better? 241 00:26:29,840 --> 00:26:34,320 I want to file a written complaint against these practices. 242 00:26:35,000 --> 00:26:38,320 Don't you think this situation requires more than that? 243 00:26:39,360 --> 00:26:41,760 And what do you propose we do? 244 00:26:41,920 --> 00:26:46,720 I don't think this is the right time to antagonize the Germans even more. 245 00:26:46,880 --> 00:26:50,440 - I'm just saying... - Adding fuel to the fire won't work. 246 00:26:50,600 --> 00:26:53,800 That won't help us get those poor boys back home. 247 00:27:18,280 --> 00:27:19,600 Meira? 248 00:27:37,400 --> 00:27:38,680 Hi, Meira. 249 00:27:42,640 --> 00:27:46,480 Calm down, dear. Don't worry. 250 00:27:46,920 --> 00:27:48,400 Don't worry. 251 00:27:49,160 --> 00:27:51,920 Nothing can happen to you here. 252 00:27:57,280 --> 00:28:01,280 Virrie? There's a Mrs. Wertheim on the phone for you. 253 00:28:05,800 --> 00:28:08,120 I'll be right back, Meira. 254 00:28:21,440 --> 00:28:22,440 Daddy... 255 00:28:23,840 --> 00:28:26,120 Emiel Wertheim has been arrested. 256 00:28:26,280 --> 00:28:29,440 - In that raid at the Daniel Meijer Square. - The poor boy. 257 00:28:29,880 --> 00:28:31,640 His mother rang me. 258 00:28:31,800 --> 00:28:34,240 They have no idea where he is, so she asked me... 259 00:28:34,400 --> 00:28:38,360 They've been taken to Schoorl and then Mauthausen, that's all we know. 260 00:28:38,520 --> 00:28:41,280 - Mauthausen? - A camp in Austria. 261 00:28:43,600 --> 00:28:47,280 He was just out for a walk with Rebecca. 262 00:28:48,080 --> 00:28:49,840 He didn't do anything. 263 00:28:55,600 --> 00:28:58,960 - How long will he have to stay there? - I don't know, dear. 264 00:28:59,760 --> 00:29:05,800 I'd like to tell you more, but we have no information. We are on top of it. 265 00:29:07,040 --> 00:29:09,400 We'll probably have news soon. 266 00:29:10,200 --> 00:29:13,440 We just have to remain calm now. 267 00:29:13,600 --> 00:29:17,240 Every new disturbance gives rise to confrontations. 268 00:29:17,840 --> 00:29:21,680 That raid was the consequence of the brawl at the ice-cream parlour. 269 00:29:21,840 --> 00:29:26,120 And it doesn't help that the communists are calling for another strike. 270 00:29:26,280 --> 00:29:28,240 - But that strike... - Professor? 271 00:29:29,560 --> 00:29:31,680 Mr. Asscher is waiting downstairs. 272 00:29:36,160 --> 00:29:38,840 I have to go. Will I see you at dinner? 273 00:29:39,000 --> 00:29:40,680 - Yes? - Yes. 274 00:29:46,160 --> 00:29:50,600 People of Amsterdam, strike, strike. 275 00:29:50,800 --> 00:29:56,400 Show unity and solidarity. Together, we are strong. 276 00:29:56,560 --> 00:30:01,760 We have to show strength, all of us, in great numbers. 277 00:30:02,960 --> 00:30:06,680 I thought we had agreed to avoid chaos at all times. 278 00:30:07,480 --> 00:30:11,160 You had ensured me that you had everything under control. 279 00:30:11,320 --> 00:30:14,920 the port has been shut down. 280 00:30:15,240 --> 00:30:18,160 Chaos at the Dam, fighting in the streets. 281 00:30:19,320 --> 00:30:22,880 Public transport is down, it's one big mess. 282 00:30:24,600 --> 00:30:27,280 And it all started in the Jewish quarter. 283 00:30:28,320 --> 00:30:32,640 The riffraff over there only causes unrest and problems. 284 00:30:33,360 --> 00:30:37,440 I must disagree on that point, Mr. Böhmker. 285 00:30:37,880 --> 00:30:41,920 - The Jews didn't start the strike. - No? 286 00:30:42,400 --> 00:30:47,840 No, that was a spontaneous action from the entire Dutch population 287 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:51,640 to express their solidarity with the Jewish community. 288 00:30:53,560 --> 00:30:55,280 Are you calling me a liar? 289 00:30:58,480 --> 00:31:05,200 Mr. Böhmker, more than 400 innocent young men were transported to Mauthausen. 290 00:31:05,360 --> 00:31:08,800 No one knows how they are or when they are coming back. 291 00:31:08,960 --> 00:31:14,240 - That creates a certain sense of... - I want you to end this, understood? 292 00:31:14,920 --> 00:31:18,840 - You will put an end to the strike today. - You can't expect... 293 00:31:19,000 --> 00:31:23,120 Otherwise we will be obliged to conduct a new raid 294 00:31:23,280 --> 00:31:26,640 and to arrest another 400 Jews at random. 295 00:31:29,120 --> 00:31:30,600 Mr. Böhmker, 296 00:31:30,760 --> 00:31:36,160 this situation is also weighing very heavily on us. 297 00:31:37,520 --> 00:31:42,560 It's the communists who are creating all of this chaos. 298 00:31:42,720 --> 00:31:47,480 - You can't blame us for... - I don't care who is behind this. 299 00:31:47,920 --> 00:31:50,600 I just want it to end. 300 00:31:54,280 --> 00:31:58,160 And I don't believe I invited you to sit down. 301 00:32:17,560 --> 00:32:21,240 Disagree is a word you should never use when talking to Germans. 302 00:32:21,400 --> 00:32:24,320 What he was saying was obviously not true. 303 00:32:24,480 --> 00:32:27,240 So what? Anger and outrage won't get us anywhere. 304 00:32:27,400 --> 00:32:29,840 We need to convince them with arguments, 305 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:33,400 - otherwise we won't get any respect. - And now what? 306 00:32:33,560 --> 00:32:35,280 All hands on deck. 307 00:32:42,240 --> 00:32:47,440 We strongly request the population to refrain from any such rash actions. 308 00:32:48,120 --> 00:32:50,320 They only lead to violence and unrest. 309 00:32:51,480 --> 00:32:53,520 We feel obliged 310 00:32:53,680 --> 00:32:57,240 to urge all of the Jews residing in the Netherlands 311 00:32:57,400 --> 00:33:02,960 to follow all of the rules and regulations that the German authorities 312 00:33:03,120 --> 00:33:07,720 have issued for the Jews. And not to try and back out of their obligations. 313 00:33:08,760 --> 00:33:13,640 We urgently request everyone to return to work in an orderly fashion. 314 00:33:14,360 --> 00:33:19,800 We, on our part, are prepared to defend the interests of all Dutch Jews, 315 00:33:19,960 --> 00:33:23,320 without any distinction. 316 00:33:23,480 --> 00:33:28,080 Let us all make sure to avoid any unnecessary casualties. 317 00:33:29,080 --> 00:33:33,840 This will only be possible when we can count on the trust 318 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:38,640 and the collaboration of all Jews, without exception. 319 00:33:42,720 --> 00:33:46,560 If we do it together, if we all draw the line, 320 00:33:46,720 --> 00:33:48,880 then the Germans can't do anything. 321 00:33:49,280 --> 00:33:53,080 - I don't know, Piet. People are afraid. - No, they've been frightened. 322 00:33:53,760 --> 00:33:56,200 There's so much solidarity. 323 00:33:56,360 --> 00:33:59,680 There's so much anger and what does the Jewish Council do? They deflate it. 324 00:33:59,840 --> 00:34:03,120 Everyone is afraid of going against the occupier. 325 00:34:20,840 --> 00:34:23,560 So, did you hear about Emiel? 326 00:34:26,360 --> 00:34:28,760 - He's in Mauthausen. - Yes. 327 00:34:29,440 --> 00:34:30,680 I know. 328 00:34:32,360 --> 00:34:34,080 And that's your fault. 329 00:34:34,920 --> 00:34:36,560 All of that tough talk. 330 00:34:37,280 --> 00:34:39,800 Resistance and talking back incites violence 331 00:34:39,960 --> 00:34:45,680 and that's why innocent boys like Emiel were taken to horrible labour camps. 332 00:34:45,840 --> 00:34:48,520 Let's get this straight. 333 00:34:49,320 --> 00:34:52,760 The Germans took Emiel away, not us. 334 00:34:52,920 --> 00:34:56,160 - They were provoked. - You're calling it provocation 335 00:34:56,320 --> 00:34:59,560 - to revolt against being treated as dogs? - It doesn't help. 336 00:34:59,720 --> 00:35:04,360 So, doing nothing is better then? That we just do what the Germans tell us? 337 00:35:04,520 --> 00:35:07,600 More than 400 innocent boys were arrested. 338 00:35:07,760 --> 00:35:10,680 And the whole of Amsterdam revolted against that. 339 00:35:10,840 --> 00:35:13,880 All of the factory workers, the people in public transport, 340 00:35:14,040 --> 00:35:18,160 they all said that they won't tolerate 341 00:35:18,320 --> 00:35:21,800 Just get back to work, or the Germans might get angry. 342 00:35:21,960 --> 00:35:25,320 He just wants the people to know that we need to remain calm. 343 00:35:25,480 --> 00:35:27,800 To prevent things from getting worse. 344 00:35:31,080 --> 00:35:32,560 The war will be over soon. 345 00:35:37,800 --> 00:35:39,160 I hope so. 346 00:35:41,240 --> 00:35:43,360 I really hope you're right. 347 00:36:13,400 --> 00:36:15,760 I want to discuss something with you. 348 00:36:16,240 --> 00:36:18,920 Face to face, and since that's difficult at home... 349 00:36:19,080 --> 00:36:21,400 - Cornelia? - I found a place 350 00:36:21,560 --> 00:36:24,600 where I can go to with the girls, in the Achterhoek. 351 00:36:24,960 --> 00:36:27,040 It's with people I used to know. 352 00:36:27,840 --> 00:36:32,080 With the current unrest in Amsterdam and our... 353 00:36:32,760 --> 00:36:36,120 situation at home, this seems like a good time to leave. 354 00:36:36,280 --> 00:36:38,480 - Out of the question. - David, you understand... 355 00:36:38,640 --> 00:36:41,880 My family cannot possibly leave Amsterdam now. 356 00:36:42,040 --> 00:36:45,960 That's sending the wrong message. In my position as president... 357 00:36:46,120 --> 00:36:49,640 Your position is not my biggest concern now. 358 00:36:49,800 --> 00:36:54,400 - It's about our daughters' safety. - Fleeing is punishable. 359 00:36:54,560 --> 00:36:56,560 That's much more dangerous. 360 00:36:59,080 --> 00:37:02,960 There is no reason at all to be concerned or panicked. 361 00:37:04,480 --> 00:37:06,880 The girls are safe. And you too. 362 00:37:07,160 --> 00:37:09,880 - I will make sure of it. - I can't take this anymore. 363 00:37:10,040 --> 00:37:13,200 The matter is closed. Is that clear, Cornelia? 364 00:37:36,320 --> 00:37:39,480 Mr. Quiros has excused himself. 365 00:37:40,600 --> 00:37:43,920 He wanted me to inform you he is pulling out. 366 00:37:44,720 --> 00:37:46,240 Out of the Council. 367 00:37:50,520 --> 00:37:56,440 Excuse me, gentlemen. I was just wrapping up an important phone call. 368 00:38:05,800 --> 00:38:09,320 I've just talked to Böhmker. 369 00:38:09,480 --> 00:38:12,960 I think I've managed to repair the damage slightly. 370 00:38:14,320 --> 00:38:17,120 Esteemed council members, 371 00:38:18,640 --> 00:38:23,480 as you all know, we as presidents have been busy these past few days 372 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:28,960 to make all of the necessary efforts to end the unrest in the city. 373 00:38:29,120 --> 00:38:32,760 Mister president, to my knowledge it's an inalienable right to strike. 374 00:38:33,280 --> 00:38:36,560 Of course, Mr. Kisch. That is true. 375 00:38:36,720 --> 00:38:42,000 However, Mr. Böhmker made it clear that if the disturbances were to continue 376 00:38:42,160 --> 00:38:45,240 another 400 of our people would be arrested 377 00:38:45,400 --> 00:38:49,880 and also sent off to the Mauthausen concentration camp. 378 00:38:50,520 --> 00:38:56,120 Since all kinds of alarming news has reached us about the horrible treatment 379 00:38:56,280 --> 00:38:59,000 and of more and more deaths over there, 380 00:38:59,160 --> 00:39:02,200 we saw it as our duty to prevent this. 381 00:39:02,960 --> 00:39:08,360 We are relieved to be able to tell you that we have succeeded in our plan. 382 00:39:13,040 --> 00:39:17,840 Well, then I would like to suggest 383 00:39:18,320 --> 00:39:23,120 the impending shortage of vegetables and kosher cheese. 384 00:39:23,640 --> 00:39:24,640 Maybe it's... 385 00:39:27,800 --> 00:39:30,760 I'm sorry, it lasted much longer than expected. 386 00:39:30,920 --> 00:39:31,920 Poor man. 387 00:39:33,800 --> 00:39:37,600 - This has gone cold. Noortje? - That's fine. 388 00:39:38,480 --> 00:39:43,880 - Cornelia, can I have some water, please? - No. I'm sorry, I'm on strike. 389 00:39:44,720 --> 00:39:46,560 Mum, please. 390 00:39:52,840 --> 00:39:55,160 I think we're all tired. 391 00:39:55,320 --> 00:39:58,600 - Can you reheat the professor's soup? - Of course. 392 00:40:01,720 --> 00:40:05,960 We all know David is bearing a heavy load and it's up to us 393 00:40:06,120 --> 00:40:10,280 - to support him any way we can. - Oh, please. 394 00:40:10,440 --> 00:40:12,280 Such nonsense. 395 00:40:24,920 --> 00:40:28,880 Whoever honours their fellow man will be honoured as well. 396 00:40:30,280 --> 00:40:32,680 Whoever respects their fellow man 397 00:40:33,920 --> 00:40:35,920 will be respected as well. 398 00:40:47,400 --> 00:40:48,560 Mum? 399 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:51,480 What's wrong? 400 00:40:54,240 --> 00:40:56,800 Did you and aunt Sophie have a falling-out? 401 00:41:00,840 --> 00:41:03,760 I understand it's not easy having so many people in the house. 402 00:41:04,960 --> 00:41:06,800 But you can't act like this. 403 00:41:09,680 --> 00:41:13,960 We're all having a hard time, you can't take your frustrations out on us. 404 00:41:14,120 --> 00:41:16,360 - Shut up. - It's hard on daddy too. 405 00:41:16,520 --> 00:41:21,080 Shut up, I said. Don't meddle in things you have absolutely no clue about. 406 00:41:36,080 --> 00:41:37,520 I'm leaving. 407 00:41:38,120 --> 00:41:40,800 - Already? - I'm in the night shift. 408 00:41:41,600 --> 00:41:42,600 Right. 409 00:41:43,400 --> 00:41:45,800 - Bye, aunt Sophie. - Bye, Virrie. 410 00:41:49,800 --> 00:41:55,200 I'm going to pass by Emiel's family first. I want to ask whether they have any news. 411 00:41:57,680 --> 00:41:59,120 Virrie, I... 412 00:42:04,120 --> 00:42:06,120 Take good care of yourself. 413 00:42:15,400 --> 00:42:18,120 - See you next week. - See you then. 414 00:43:00,360 --> 00:43:04,160 in the hopes you will never need it love, M 415 00:44:01,960 --> 00:44:04,760 They said he died of a heart disease. 416 00:44:14,640 --> 00:44:17,840 There was nothing wrong with Emiel's heart. 417 00:44:19,680 --> 00:44:24,600 They can send his ashes home if we pay 25 guilders.