1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 For best IPTV provider, please visit: www.IPTV.CAT For best IPTV provider, please visit: www.IPTV.CAT 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 For best IPTV provider, please visit: www.IPTV.CAT For best IPTV provider, please visit: www.IPTV.CAT 3 00:00:34,409 --> 00:00:41,373 KOLYA 4 00:00:44,335 --> 00:00:46,712 with 5 00:00:48,631 --> 00:00:52,134 Sceenplay by Story by 6 00:00:53,762 --> 00:00:56,430 Music by 7 00:00:58,266 --> 00:01:00,684 Sound by 8 00:01:02,687 --> 00:01:05,355 Film Editor 9 00:01:08,026 --> 00:01:10,694 Art Director 10 00:01:15,825 --> 00:01:17,951 Director of Photography 11 00:01:26,586 --> 00:01:29,838 Producer 12 00:01:35,428 --> 00:01:38,347 Produced by 13 00:01:46,231 --> 00:01:48,524 Directed by 14 00:02:10,755 --> 00:02:16,969 The Lord is my shepherd 15 00:02:19,430 --> 00:02:25,561 I’ll not want 16 00:02:27,188 --> 00:02:38,157 He makes me down to lie 17 00:02:45,165 --> 00:02:48,458 in green pastures 18 00:02:55,675 --> 00:03:01,889 And leads me. . . 19 00:03:03,516 --> 00:03:07,686 . ..the quiet. . . 20 00:03:08,396 --> 00:03:12,524 .. .waters by 21 00:03:23,912 --> 00:03:26,955 You pig! Grow up, can’t you? 22 00:03:27,040 --> 00:03:28,749 Coffee anyone? 23 00:03:29,542 --> 00:03:31,877 -Franta? -No, I must dash. 24 00:03:31,961 --> 00:03:35,380 Another job? You must be rolling in it. 25 00:03:35,465 --> 00:03:42,512 Can you lend me a hundred till Monday? You’ll get it back 26 00:03:43,264 --> 00:03:45,974 I know. Or I wouldn’t lend it 27 00:03:46,059 --> 00:03:47,017 Thanks 28 00:04:07,705 --> 00:04:09,081 At last! 29 00:04:34,023 --> 00:04:38,277 Your car is ideal. So practical 30 00:04:39,904 --> 00:04:41,780 Get yourself a Trabant 31 00:04:41,948 --> 00:04:46,618 You simply can’t keep up. I’m sorry, but you can‘t. 32 00:04:46,703 --> 00:04:52,249 There are plenty of lesser cellists who can play at funerals. 33 00:04:52,333 --> 00:04:54,209 How much is a Trabant? 34 00:04:55,628 --> 00:04:58,588 -New or second-hand? -Second-hand 35 00:04:58,923 --> 00:05:03,844 You’d need a hatch-back. Twenty, twenty-five thousand 36 00:05:04,554 --> 00:05:05,679 Slow down 37 00:05:12,729 --> 00:05:15,147 They looked better from behind 38 00:05:15,481 --> 00:05:18,483 That’s why I didn’t look round 39 00:05:24,157 --> 00:05:26,033 Bills, bills! 40 00:05:27,076 --> 00:05:30,495 Vultures, the lot of you 41 00:05:50,099 --> 00:05:54,394 Helenka. It’s me, Louka 42 00:05:55,104 --> 00:06:00,192 I suddenly felt so lonely so guess who I thought of? 43 00:06:03,154 --> 00:06:04,946 You, of course 44 00:06:05,698 --> 00:06:09,701 Would you be scared to spend a night in my ‘tower’? 45 00:06:10,453 --> 00:06:12,204 To the theatre? 46 00:06:13,664 --> 00:06:17,376 No, I’m not cross. How could I be? 47 00:06:17,710 --> 00:06:21,046 Run along then. ‘Bye 48 00:06:34,811 --> 00:06:38,605 Zuzi? It’s me, Louka 49 00:06:38,981 --> 00:06:45,195 Zuzi, I suddenly felt so lonely so guess who I thought of? 50 00:06:48,699 --> 00:06:50,158 Oh, he’s home? 51 00:06:50,701 --> 00:06:52,994 Right. ‘Bye 52 00:06:55,498 --> 00:06:59,626 SOCIALISM - OUR SECURITY 53 00:06:59,961 --> 00:07:05,799 Czechoslovak socialism is now more democratic but unchanged in essence 54 00:07:05,883 --> 00:07:11,012 Economically inefficient, it has no regard for human dignity 55 00:07:11,347 --> 00:07:13,598 It’s on the point of collapse 56 00:07:13,975 --> 00:07:15,725 Twenty thousand. . . 57 00:07:16,144 --> 00:07:21,273 . . .for Trabant needing repair. Daylight robbery! 58 00:07:21,607 --> 00:07:24,401 This is Radio Free Europe 59 00:07:28,531 --> 00:07:29,865 Good morning 60 00:07:31,909 --> 00:07:35,537 The lettering needs restoring, doesn’t it? 61 00:07:36,372 --> 00:07:39,666 -It’s the rain -I could put it right 62 00:07:41,085 --> 00:07:43,253 I restore headstones. 63 00:07:43,421 --> 00:07:48,091 And it’s cheap. A gold letter costs five crowns. Silver costs three. 64 00:07:48,176 --> 00:07:53,096 I recommend gold. The silver wouldn’t stand out. 65 00:07:53,181 --> 00:07:55,474 How much would you charge? 66 00:07:55,808 --> 00:07:58,018 There aren’t many letters 67 00:08:03,441 --> 00:08:08,195 Thirty-six letters. That would be one hundred and eighty crowns 68 00:08:09,155 --> 00:08:11,490 Why is it so expensive? 69 00:08:12,033 --> 00:08:15,952 Because you have to use.. . 70 00:08:16,287 --> 00:08:18,830 .. .real gold dust 71 00:08:21,250 --> 00:08:26,505 Pity there are two T’s in his name. You’d have saved five crowns 72 00:08:26,589 --> 00:08:28,089 Franta! 73 00:08:29,133 --> 00:08:33,803 You won’t recognize the grave next time, Mrs Horáčková. 74 00:08:33,888 --> 00:08:35,764 All in gold. 75 00:08:38,809 --> 00:08:45,941 He makes me lie down 76 00:08:46,943 --> 00:08:50,028 in green pastures 77 00:08:50,112 --> 00:08:54,366 And leads me. . . 78 00:08:55,117 --> 00:08:59,579 .. .the quiet waters by 79 00:09:46,002 --> 00:09:49,296 Do you know how long I’ve waited for this? 80 00:09:49,630 --> 00:09:54,342 Two years. Ever since that usherette’s funeral 81 00:09:55,052 --> 00:09:58,346 -It’s awful -All that time! 82 00:09:58,681 --> 00:10:05,061 No, awful that we measure time in funerals - like funeral directors 83 00:10:05,479 --> 00:10:08,732 You were never married, do you? 84 00:10:09,400 --> 00:10:12,235 My late father always said. .. 85 00:10:12,570 --> 00:10:16,323 If you want a musical career, don’t marry 86 00:10:16,657 --> 00:10:19,117 Stay single 87 00:10:19,327 --> 00:10:22,495 Celibate, no kissing. 88 00:10:26,375 --> 00:10:28,793 Do you always get hiccups? 89 00:10:29,003 --> 00:10:31,254 Yes, always afterwards 90 00:10:31,339 --> 00:10:35,175 When it’s. .. that good 91 00:10:38,304 --> 00:10:40,013 Try this 92 00:10:40,723 --> 00:10:44,351 Bite your little finger 93 00:10:44,685 --> 00:10:49,356 It puts pressure on the hiccup points 94 00:10:51,025 --> 00:10:57,030 Or try lifting your left leg at the same time as your right arm. . . 95 00:10:57,323 --> 00:11:01,951 . ..so the blood drains out 96 00:11:04,664 --> 00:11:07,707 First time I heard that. What’s that noise? 97 00:11:10,086 --> 00:11:12,087 It’s the pigeons 98 00:11:13,005 --> 00:11:16,508 Sharpening their beaks on the window sill 99 00:11:17,551 --> 00:11:22,764 I must have got it wrong Lift up your left leg 100 00:11:23,724 --> 00:11:25,725 That’s my right leg 101 00:11:26,060 --> 00:11:28,687 The other way about then 102 00:11:29,021 --> 00:11:35,193 Why did they chuck you out of the Philharmonic? 103 00:11:36,904 --> 00:11:39,948 I don’t feel like talking about it 104 00:11:40,157 --> 00:11:42,075 Then don’t 105 00:11:44,537 --> 00:11:47,205 Guess what? It works 106 00:11:47,540 --> 00:11:49,833 I told you it would 107 00:11:51,085 --> 00:11:55,296 Why are they sharpening their beaks? 108 00:11:55,631 --> 00:11:59,509 That’s easily explained 109 00:12:02,221 --> 00:12:04,305 So they’re sharp 110 00:12:05,057 --> 00:12:07,225 You are an idiot! 111 00:12:21,949 --> 00:12:24,576 -Hi, comrade -God bless you too 112 00:12:24,994 --> 00:12:30,081 I’ve loads of orders for you. Three in gold, two in silver 113 00:12:30,416 --> 00:12:31,583 Here you are 114 00:12:31,917 --> 00:12:35,962 It’s all written down 115 00:12:36,297 --> 00:12:41,301 Mr Broz, a grave-digger like you brings joy to the whole cemetery 116 00:12:42,470 --> 00:12:44,763 You’re doing it so well 117 00:12:45,347 --> 00:12:50,059 I’m trying not to smudge it. 118 00:12:51,145 --> 00:12:54,439 Mr. Louka, tell us about the concert in America. 119 00:12:54,523 --> 00:12:57,776 -Which one? -The one at the hall. 120 00:12:57,860 --> 00:13:03,782 -I already told you about it. -But Ladik hasn‘t heard it yet. 121 00:13:04,241 --> 00:13:10,789 We played ‘‘My Country’’ in New York. 122 00:13:10,915 --> 00:13:13,875 -By Dvorak. -By Smetana. 123 00:13:14,627 --> 00:13:19,047 Carnegie Hall was packed. 124 00:13:19,965 --> 00:13:24,803 We didn’t get much of a welcome. 125 00:13:24,929 --> 00:13:30,767 We were tired after our trip, but we got a second wind. 126 00:13:30,893 --> 00:13:33,228 Which races were there? 127 00:13:33,938 --> 00:13:40,401 Chinese, Japanese, Mexicans. . . 128 00:13:40,820 --> 00:13:45,365 I wondered what this one big black fellow 129 00:13:45,825 --> 00:13:53,581 could get out of songs about places he didn’t know. 130 00:13:53,958 --> 00:13:55,834 Now listen. 131 00:13:56,460 --> 00:14:04,592 When we finished playing you could hear a pin drop. 132 00:14:05,511 --> 00:14:09,097 -Then all hell broke loose. -Applause. 133 00:14:09,181 --> 00:14:16,229 We were in shock. It was like an avalanche. 134 00:14:16,981 --> 00:14:29,117 While we were bowing I could see the black man clapping. 135 00:14:29,869 --> 00:14:37,917 Tears were streaming down his face. 136 00:14:38,586 --> 00:14:45,091 Music exceeds race and nationality. 137 00:14:46,302 --> 00:14:48,595 I was beside myself. 138 00:14:49,513 --> 00:14:51,389 And I’m finished. 139 00:15:17,875 --> 00:15:21,252 Don’t touch it! 140 00:15:21,712 --> 00:15:24,714 You only owe me 37,600 now 141 00:15:24,798 --> 00:15:28,885 I’m doing my best but I really need a car 142 00:15:29,094 --> 00:15:33,222 We could sort out the car problem 143 00:15:33,307 --> 00:15:36,017 Yes, but how would I pay? 144 00:15:36,101 --> 00:15:39,896 Exactly my point. I’ve a wonderful job for you 145 00:15:40,314 --> 00:15:44,776 30,000 for a day’s work Straight into your pocket 146 00:15:44,860 --> 00:15:48,196 Daddy, Andy has a tick 147 00:15:50,699 --> 00:15:53,159 Do you have a pet at home? 148 00:15:53,494 --> 00:15:55,119 No, no pets 149 00:15:55,204 --> 00:15:57,538 Do you have a baby? 150 00:15:58,248 --> 00:15:59,540 Nor a baby 151 00:15:59,625 --> 00:16:01,626 What do you have? 152 00:16:01,752 --> 00:16:05,296 Go out and play I’ll deal with the tick 153 00:16:07,758 --> 00:16:12,345 I won’t beat about the bush. It’s a question of marriage 154 00:16:12,429 --> 00:16:15,264 I have this old ‘aunt’ 155 00:16:15,557 --> 00:16:19,936 I’m not marrying Least of all an old aunt 156 00:16:20,020 --> 00:16:22,814 -She’s Russian -Worse still 157 00:16:23,023 --> 00:16:25,566 It’s not the aunt, it’s her niece 158 00:16:25,651 --> 00:16:27,568 Not even a niece 159 00:16:27,653 --> 00:16:31,447 Just a fake marriage 160 00:16:32,866 --> 00:16:37,787 No, I’m against marriage in any shape or form 161 00:16:38,914 --> 00:16:41,499 Cheers, cheers! 162 00:16:46,255 --> 00:16:48,798 She’s visiting her aunt.. . 163 00:16:48,882 --> 00:16:52,635 .. .and needs our papers to avoid being sent back 164 00:16:55,055 --> 00:16:58,558 Sounds fishy. It’s not for me 165 00:16:59,018 --> 00:17:04,230 In six months you get a divorce 166 00:17:04,648 --> 00:17:06,941 -Is Andy here? -He has a tick 167 00:17:07,026 --> 00:17:09,569 I thought I’d lost you 168 00:17:09,695 --> 00:17:11,821 We’re talking business 169 00:17:11,905 --> 00:17:15,241 -You know what I think -Leave us alone 170 00:17:16,368 --> 00:17:22,540 A fake wedding, Mr Louka. Just pretending! For 40 grand 171 00:17:23,208 --> 00:17:25,084 It was 30 before 172 00:17:25,169 --> 00:17:28,296 She’d willingly pay you 40 173 00:17:28,422 --> 00:17:32,717 You could buy a car and still repay me 20,000 174 00:17:33,260 --> 00:17:36,471 It’s better than renovating headstones 175 00:17:37,264 --> 00:17:39,515 Graves, graves 176 00:17:39,808 --> 00:17:42,226 A heck of a job 177 00:17:44,104 --> 00:17:46,522 You’ve lots of pets 178 00:17:46,607 --> 00:17:51,402 A grave-digger has to have living things around him 179 00:17:51,820 --> 00:17:56,949 Her name is Nadezda. It’s just a business deal 180 00:17:58,994 --> 00:18:03,206 I can’t, Mr Broz. It’s not for me 181 00:18:22,267 --> 00:18:24,227 Franta, stop that 182 00:18:35,072 --> 00:18:38,324 Come to see your mother, have you? 183 00:18:38,659 --> 00:18:40,827 Yes, how are you? 184 00:18:41,203 --> 00:18:44,789 -Hi Fanda! -Hi! -Surprised? 185 00:18:45,791 --> 00:18:48,209 They’re finished already. 186 00:18:48,293 --> 00:18:51,504 -Know the name of this building? -Nope. 187 00:18:51,588 --> 00:18:54,298 -Coconut. -Coconut? 188 00:18:54,842 --> 00:18:57,718 Meaning ‘‘Communist church’’. 189 00:18:59,471 --> 00:19:02,348 -Hi. -Hi. -Geeze. . . 190 00:19:20,576 --> 00:19:22,160 Frankie! 191 00:19:22,327 --> 00:19:26,497 Go home and practise. Today was too awful! 192 00:19:29,168 --> 00:19:33,921 I thought you might come. Guess what I’ve made for lunch 193 00:19:34,047 --> 00:19:35,882 Potato dumplings 194 00:19:35,966 --> 00:19:39,510 I was in the chemist’s. I said ‘‘I’ll make him dumplings’’ 195 00:19:39,595 --> 00:19:41,345 That’s great 196 00:19:42,556 --> 00:19:45,725 Vic has written. Look in the cupboard 197 00:19:46,059 --> 00:19:50,980 It arrived yesterday. He sent beautiful photographs. 198 00:19:51,064 --> 00:19:54,108 Yet you didn’t even send a postcard. 199 00:19:54,193 --> 00:19:58,362 The Philharmonic was in Belgium. Were you there? 200 00:19:58,447 --> 00:20:02,909 I heard about it on the radio. You can’t even drop your mom a line. 201 00:20:02,993 --> 00:20:04,952 There wasn’t enough time. 202 00:20:05,037 --> 00:20:10,124 The Belgians dragged us around from pillar to post. 203 00:20:11,793 --> 00:20:14,337 Read it aloud 204 00:20:14,671 --> 00:20:16,547 Maybe later 205 00:20:16,632 --> 00:20:22,345 Sometimes I think you don’t like your brother. What did he do to you? 206 00:20:22,638 --> 00:20:25,556 What he did was leave 207 00:20:25,849 --> 00:20:31,604 And you hold that against him? He went with nothing. .. 208 00:20:31,980 --> 00:20:34,941 . . .and now he has a good business 209 00:20:35,025 --> 00:20:37,568 And I have bugger all 210 00:20:37,653 --> 00:20:42,573 You’re a virtuoso player, you’ll have money again one day 211 00:20:42,658 --> 00:20:46,244 Here you are. There’s lots more 212 00:20:46,870 --> 00:20:51,123 Mr Holecek says we need new guttering 213 00:20:51,750 --> 00:20:54,252 -New guttering? -Yes 214 00:20:54,419 --> 00:20:57,755 The gutters have rusted through 215 00:20:57,965 --> 00:21:02,802 He said 2,000 would cover it Materials and labour 216 00:21:03,470 --> 00:21:09,350 I can’t afford it. This house has cleaned me out 217 00:21:09,559 --> 00:21:13,271 I’ve had to sell my car. I’m in debt 218 00:21:13,355 --> 00:21:16,023 Where am I to find the money? 219 00:21:16,108 --> 00:21:18,609 Don’t talk like that 220 00:21:18,735 --> 00:21:23,739 Frankie, the house is yours now you’ve bought Vic out 221 00:21:24,241 --> 00:21:28,327 But for that, we’d have lost it to the state, when Vic emigrated 222 00:21:28,412 --> 00:21:31,831 Would you want me to live with strangers? 223 00:21:34,501 --> 00:21:37,712 We’ll finish our coffee, then we’ll play. Okay? 224 00:21:37,796 --> 00:21:40,589 We haven’t played together in ages. 225 00:21:40,674 --> 00:21:42,550 See you tonight! 226 00:21:44,011 --> 00:21:45,886 Just don’t fall! 227 00:21:54,062 --> 00:21:57,356 Still playing for corpses, Franta? 228 00:22:00,527 --> 00:22:04,363 What about you? Still playing for gall-bladder patients? 229 00:22:04,531 --> 00:22:09,869 Yes. Come see us. The music at the spa is more cheerful. 230 00:22:10,871 --> 00:22:15,666 Bye! I’m hurrying to catch the bus. Goodbye, Mrs Loukova. 231 00:22:15,751 --> 00:22:20,504 You, maestro, are going to play at the colonade. 232 00:22:21,465 --> 00:22:25,468 What’s this about corpses? 233 00:22:25,552 --> 00:22:28,846 That’s what we call a concert audience. .. 234 00:22:28,930 --> 00:22:32,350 .. .when it’s dead and doesn’t respond 235 00:22:34,102 --> 00:22:39,774 It was blocked here. Otherwise the gutters are in fairly good shape 236 00:22:42,110 --> 00:22:45,529 Except for the odd spot 237 00:22:49,993 --> 00:22:52,828 Well, I’ll be blowed! 238 00:22:53,080 --> 00:22:56,082 How did this get here? 239 00:22:59,419 --> 00:23:03,714 It’s not very valuable, Frankie 240 00:23:04,174 --> 00:23:08,135 Just a piece of costume jewelry 241 00:23:08,261 --> 00:23:12,264 That’s not entirely certain. How did it get there? 242 00:23:14,768 --> 00:23:17,186 Where did you get it? 243 00:23:17,270 --> 00:23:19,146 I found it 244 00:23:20,649 --> 00:23:23,984 And what do you think it’s worth? 245 00:23:24,069 --> 00:23:26,362 You tell me 246 00:23:26,446 --> 00:23:31,575 I could give you five or maybe ten crowns for it 247 00:23:36,998 --> 00:23:40,584 A couple are walking along your street 248 00:23:40,836 --> 00:23:45,506 She says ‘‘You and this trinket can both go to hell!’’ 249 00:23:45,632 --> 00:23:50,719 And she tosses it into the air. That’s how I see it 250 00:23:51,179 --> 00:23:54,515 Mr Broz, I think I agree 251 00:23:54,724 --> 00:23:58,769 Of course. There’s no other explanation 252 00:24:00,021 --> 00:24:05,776 I mean this bogus marriage. I might agree to it 253 00:24:12,576 --> 00:24:17,371 You can talk to Nadezda in German 254 00:24:18,081 --> 00:24:22,668 She translates from Russian into German 255 00:24:23,086 --> 00:24:25,963 I’m afraid I speak neither 256 00:24:26,047 --> 00:24:29,550 Oh, you Czechs, the story of your life! 257 00:24:29,843 --> 00:24:34,013 First you’re allergic to Germans and then it’s Russians 258 00:24:34,097 --> 00:24:38,434 It’s not that. I’ve no head for languages 259 00:24:38,685 --> 00:24:43,063 Anyway, who cares how they talk together? 260 00:24:43,648 --> 00:24:47,026 Every Czech knows some Russian 261 00:24:48,403 --> 00:24:51,822 Every Czech speak a bit Russian 262 00:24:51,907 --> 00:24:53,115 Except me 263 00:24:53,909 --> 00:24:55,910 Except him? 264 00:24:56,870 --> 00:25:00,498 They won’t suspect. What’s important. .. 265 00:25:01,041 --> 00:25:07,254 .. .is for Maestro Louka to know there are no tricks. Divorce in six months 266 00:25:09,132 --> 00:25:13,594 A fake wedding, that’s all. No hidden agenda 267 00:25:13,678 --> 00:25:19,517 Nadezda has a little boy. And she’s very young 268 00:25:20,268 --> 00:25:25,231 You could be her father. What would she do with you? 269 00:25:28,068 --> 00:25:32,655 Tamara, tell him it has to be a real wedding 270 00:25:33,448 --> 00:25:37,451 We want a real wedding 271 00:25:37,661 --> 00:25:41,705 There must be a reception. .. 272 00:25:41,790 --> 00:25:49,505 .. .and a wedding night. Everything like a normal wedding 273 00:25:49,756 --> 00:25:51,257 A wedding night? 274 00:25:51,341 --> 00:25:56,095 The first night you’ll sleep together. But in different rooms 275 00:25:56,221 --> 00:26:00,349 To avoid suspicion - in case you’re followed 276 00:26:05,855 --> 00:26:07,314 A deposit 277 00:26:07,440 --> 00:26:11,902 Have you any idea how much it costs to fix Russian officials? 278 00:26:14,489 --> 00:26:17,324 You don’t want to know 279 00:27:07,667 --> 00:27:10,586 Franta, I’m amazed 280 00:27:10,670 --> 00:27:12,963 Good luck 281 00:27:14,591 --> 00:27:17,468 She’s a beauty, a real beauty! 282 00:27:17,677 --> 00:27:19,386 Must you be everywhere? 283 00:27:24,225 --> 00:27:29,772 -Hi, Eman. Louka here. -They’re blowing their horns. . . 284 00:27:33,276 --> 00:27:37,821 Keep this to yourself. Huh? This is a fun place. 285 00:27:37,906 --> 00:27:42,993 -There was a girl who loved him.. . -Please be quiet. 286 00:27:43,495 --> 00:27:50,125 Don’t tell anyone what you saw at Vysehrad, Eman. 287 00:27:51,711 --> 00:27:56,215 I don’t want anyone to know about the wedding. 288 00:27:57,592 --> 00:28:02,471 -Don’t sing so loud. -It’s either all or nothing. 289 00:28:02,555 --> 00:28:06,100 Keep it under wraps. 290 00:28:06,393 --> 00:28:08,268 Who’d you tell? 291 00:28:08,812 --> 00:28:11,021 You’re an idiot, Eman. 292 00:28:13,149 --> 00:28:17,069 And with his finger on the trigger 293 00:28:17,862 --> 00:28:20,531 he looks into the bushes. . . 294 00:29:09,748 --> 00:29:10,831 Friends 295 00:29:11,082 --> 00:29:12,374 Druzya 296 00:29:12,500 --> 00:29:16,545 I like my wife, Nadezda, very much 297 00:29:16,629 --> 00:29:20,257 I like my wife very much 298 00:29:23,511 --> 00:29:25,512 I’ve decided. . . 299 00:29:27,223 --> 00:29:30,642 . . .that Nadezda my wife and I. . . 300 00:29:31,060 --> 00:29:35,439 . . .shall enjoy a truly beautiful.. . 301 00:29:35,523 --> 00:29:38,275 . . .real wedding night 302 00:29:40,236 --> 00:29:42,821 -What did he say? -A joke 303 00:29:42,906 --> 00:29:48,452 It would be a great pity if a Czech man denied. . . 304 00:29:48,620 --> 00:29:56,168 . ..his Russian wife her unde. . . undeni. . . 305 00:29:56,753 --> 00:30:00,088 . . .undeniable right 306 00:30:02,634 --> 00:30:05,844 -Wait, where are you going? -Frantisek, you drink a lot. 307 00:30:05,929 --> 00:30:07,679 Yes, we drank a lot. .. 308 00:30:07,764 --> 00:30:11,225 Fabulous, Mr Louka, but have a seat. 309 00:30:11,309 --> 00:30:16,355 Because we drank so much, I now ask that the guests 310 00:30:16,439 --> 00:30:21,527 such as Broz, return to their own homes 311 00:30:22,111 --> 00:30:24,780 and leave the couple alone. 312 00:30:25,782 --> 00:30:27,658 Come, Nadyezda. 313 00:30:27,951 --> 00:30:33,372 We should all keep in mind that a wedding night. . . 314 00:30:33,456 --> 00:30:36,625 You only get one wedding night. 315 00:30:37,710 --> 00:30:45,259 I’d like Nadyezda Ivanovna to remember Prague for a long time. 316 00:30:45,426 --> 00:30:51,682 And I promise tonight I’ll be as hot- blooded as any Russian Don Juan 317 00:30:51,891 --> 00:30:53,267 Idiot! 318 00:30:53,518 --> 00:30:55,310 I’ll be. .. 319 00:30:57,480 --> 00:30:59,356 . ..a real Cassanova! 320 00:30:59,440 --> 00:31:04,194 Mr Louka, they don’t understand your jokes. They’re terrified 321 00:31:04,696 --> 00:31:06,530 Very proper 322 00:31:06,614 --> 00:31:11,702 Every bride should be terrified on her wedding night 323 00:31:12,328 --> 00:31:18,625 The baby’s coming. The contractions have started 324 00:31:21,588 --> 00:31:24,006 Go home. Look after the children 325 00:31:26,467 --> 00:31:28,260 I have to go 326 00:31:56,789 --> 00:31:59,458 Nadezda! 327 00:32:01,336 --> 00:32:03,337 Wife! 328 00:32:42,710 --> 00:32:44,461 New, isn’t it? 329 00:32:44,587 --> 00:32:46,254 Not quite 330 00:32:46,339 --> 00:32:50,509 No? It looks pretty new to me 331 00:32:50,718 --> 00:32:53,470 No rust anywhere 332 00:32:53,680 --> 00:32:56,056 These cars never rust 333 00:32:56,140 --> 00:32:59,810 Then it was a good buy 334 00:33:02,814 --> 00:33:08,318 Look at all those Russians! They’re like locusts 335 00:33:11,197 --> 00:33:15,158 Would you believe it? Lots of Czechs do business with them 336 00:33:15,243 --> 00:33:20,247 It’s certainly cheaper - diesel, petrol, coal 337 00:33:21,499 --> 00:33:25,919 But collaborating like that! Fine patriots, they are 338 00:33:26,963 --> 00:33:29,464 When the Russians invaded. . . 339 00:33:29,549 --> 00:33:33,510 .. .people said they wouldn’t even give them stale bread or water 340 00:33:33,594 --> 00:33:36,930 And look at them now 341 00:33:37,015 --> 00:33:42,436 Just as well you didn’t live to see it 342 00:33:43,563 --> 00:33:46,314 I‘ve brought you coffee and chocolate. 343 00:33:46,399 --> 00:33:50,819 Did you give a concert abroad? Where? I missed that. 344 00:33:50,903 --> 00:33:54,156 In.. . In Switzerland. 345 00:33:55,700 --> 00:34:00,203 The Swiss have always had the best chocolate. 346 00:34:08,337 --> 00:34:10,088 Like a lift? 347 00:34:16,345 --> 00:34:18,305 Is this your dowry? 348 00:34:19,223 --> 00:34:22,684 I see people can’t keep their mouths shut 349 00:34:23,478 --> 00:34:25,145 It’s a nice car 350 00:34:25,897 --> 00:34:29,524 You’re better off in more ways than one 351 00:34:29,650 --> 00:34:33,528 -Look, this marriage.. . -I’m not interested 352 00:34:33,946 --> 00:34:37,324 I live alone Nothing has changed 353 00:34:37,450 --> 00:34:41,703 I’m such an idiot, I nearly divorced because of you 354 00:34:42,455 --> 00:34:45,624 Klara, let’s go to my place 355 00:34:47,418 --> 00:34:50,253 Stop, I’d like to get out 356 00:34:52,298 --> 00:34:55,050 I want to get out 357 00:35:10,316 --> 00:35:13,485 I’ve done all your washing and ironing 358 00:35:13,569 --> 00:35:15,278 Great 359 00:35:15,488 --> 00:35:19,699 We’re supposed to decorate the windows 360 00:35:19,826 --> 00:35:24,412 Another anniversary? I can’t keep up with them 361 00:35:24,747 --> 00:35:30,544 They’re judging again for the best-decorated building 362 00:35:31,420 --> 00:35:35,132 My windows are too high for them to see 363 00:35:35,216 --> 00:35:39,344 Don’t you believe it. They watch us like hawks 364 00:35:39,428 --> 00:35:44,975 I darned two pairs of socks for you. Should’ve seen the holes. 365 00:35:45,059 --> 00:35:49,771 Put up one Russian flag and one of ours.. . 366 00:35:51,232 --> 00:35:53,942 .. .so they leave me in peace 367 00:35:54,026 --> 00:36:00,740 That’s 70 crowns. I’ll add it to the 200 you already owe me 368 00:36:00,825 --> 00:36:03,493 You can have it right now 369 00:36:03,619 --> 00:36:05,370 Right now? 370 00:36:05,788 --> 00:36:07,497 I’ve no change 371 00:36:07,582 --> 00:36:09,833 Keep it 372 00:36:12,920 --> 00:36:14,629 How do you do? 373 00:36:15,923 --> 00:36:18,258 Mr Stocklasa sent me 374 00:36:18,342 --> 00:36:22,804 He did, did he? Hold this 375 00:36:33,629 --> 00:36:36,672 And what was Mr Stoklasa’s message? 376 00:36:36,924 --> 00:36:40,301 He wanted you to look me over 377 00:36:41,637 --> 00:36:45,139 That is, he wanted you to hear me play 378 00:36:47,684 --> 00:36:53,940 -You’re putting flags up? -No way. I’m too old for all that 379 00:36:54,066 --> 00:36:55,024 Like a drink? 380 00:36:55,109 --> 00:36:56,609 Yes, please 381 00:36:58,278 --> 00:37:01,906 I play the viola but I want to play the cello 382 00:37:02,282 --> 00:37:05,034 -Why. . . -Do that? 383 00:37:06,745 --> 00:37:09,372 I like the size 384 00:37:11,542 --> 00:37:15,503 You prefer big instruments, do you? 385 00:37:17,464 --> 00:37:19,841 Play something, then 386 00:37:23,804 --> 00:37:27,473 You’ve long fingers. That’s good 387 00:37:32,896 --> 00:37:35,690 I feel nervous with you there 388 00:37:38,944 --> 00:37:42,071 Squeeze more with your knees 389 00:37:43,782 --> 00:37:45,533 Shall I play? 390 00:37:45,659 --> 00:37:47,743 Like that? 391 00:38:09,183 --> 00:38:10,892 Louka? 392 00:38:11,727 --> 00:38:13,936 Which friend? 393 00:38:15,606 --> 00:38:17,607 This minute? 394 00:38:17,858 --> 00:38:20,067 Who are you? 395 00:38:24,573 --> 00:38:26,324 Blanka 396 00:38:27,868 --> 00:38:30,411 We must make it some other time 397 00:38:30,495 --> 00:38:32,163 That’s a pity 398 00:38:33,415 --> 00:38:34,916 I know 399 00:38:35,918 --> 00:38:39,086 Come to the Green Tree 400 00:38:41,173 --> 00:38:43,674 Come to the Green Tree! 401 00:38:44,801 --> 00:38:48,429 Can I sit or do we move again? 402 00:38:48,513 --> 00:38:50,097 It’s all right here 403 00:38:50,182 --> 00:38:53,851 Are you a spy? Is grave-digging a hobby? 404 00:38:53,936 --> 00:38:57,188 Mr Louka, we’re in deep shit 405 00:38:59,942 --> 00:39:01,651 Nadezda has emigrated 406 00:39:01,735 --> 00:39:03,319 Where to? 407 00:39:03,403 --> 00:39:04,737 Germany 408 00:39:04,821 --> 00:39:07,114 West Germany? 409 00:39:08,784 --> 00:39:12,536 She went as an interpreter and stayed on 410 00:39:13,997 --> 00:39:17,750 She’s got a bloke. A married businessman 411 00:39:17,834 --> 00:39:23,422 She’s nuts about him. But I thought she’d have him visit her here 412 00:39:27,970 --> 00:39:32,556 -Why not go straight there? -From Russia to West Germany? 413 00:39:32,641 --> 00:39:37,228 They’re not allowed. Russians can come here but can’t go there 414 00:39:37,312 --> 00:39:40,731 So how come she got there? 415 00:39:40,816 --> 00:39:44,944 Because she has Czech papers, thanks to you 416 00:39:47,739 --> 00:39:52,535 She left her son here, so she was allowed to go 417 00:39:52,953 --> 00:39:56,038 Why did she go, if he’s married? 418 00:39:56,123 --> 00:39:59,125 That’s her problem, Mr Louka 419 00:39:59,251 --> 00:40:04,255 But the cops are bound to get curious about you 420 00:40:04,923 --> 00:40:09,010 I knew it was idiotic. I felt it in my bones 421 00:40:09,094 --> 00:40:13,889 I’m sorry. But you’ll be all right, you’ll see 422 00:40:13,974 --> 00:40:17,685 The boy will stay with the aunt 423 00:40:18,437 --> 00:40:20,855 When should I expect them? 424 00:40:20,939 --> 00:40:23,482 -Who? -The cops 425 00:40:26,445 --> 00:40:28,070 I’d say soon 426 00:41:17,621 --> 00:41:19,205 Frantisek Louka? 427 00:41:19,331 --> 00:41:20,331 Yes. 428 00:41:20,457 --> 00:41:23,000 You’re this lad’s father? 429 00:41:24,169 --> 00:41:28,964 We’ve the old lady he was staying with, in our ambulance 430 00:41:29,049 --> 00:41:32,551 She’s had a stroke. She says you’ll take over 431 00:41:33,345 --> 00:41:38,140 But I’m nobody. I’m only his stepfather 432 00:41:38,225 --> 00:41:41,811 That’s your problem. Sort it out among yourselves 433 00:41:41,895 --> 00:41:44,939 She says he’s to stay with you 434 00:42:00,288 --> 00:42:01,872 Come on then 435 00:42:05,836 --> 00:42:10,005 Don’t just stand there. Come on in 436 00:42:21,476 --> 00:42:24,770 Mr Broz, do you know what’s happened? 437 00:42:24,896 --> 00:42:30,443 You knew? Then come and fetch him at once 438 00:42:30,569 --> 00:42:33,154 This wasn’t in the deal 439 00:42:33,280 --> 00:42:37,867 We can’t solve this on the telephone 440 00:42:38,034 --> 00:42:40,786 Pop by tomorrow 441 00:42:41,788 --> 00:42:43,706 I can’t hear you 442 00:42:45,000 --> 00:42:50,963 One night won’t kill you. Give him a bath and put him to bed 443 00:43:11,109 --> 00:43:13,736 You have some slippers? 444 00:43:15,280 --> 00:43:18,199 Something to wear indoors 445 00:43:20,869 --> 00:43:24,914 A fine conversation this is going to be! 446 00:43:24,998 --> 00:43:27,708 This is all I needed 447 00:43:28,543 --> 00:43:30,961 Here they are 448 00:43:33,006 --> 00:43:35,591 Slippers. Yours 449 00:43:36,092 --> 00:43:41,096 Take your shoes off and put your slippers on 450 00:43:41,264 --> 00:43:49,313 Look, stop snivelling. I’m not over the moon about this myself 451 00:43:49,397 --> 00:43:53,901 Stick it out for one night here and then it’s off to the grave-digger’s 452 00:43:53,985 --> 00:43:57,780 He got us into this mess. It’s up to him to get us out 453 00:43:58,240 --> 00:44:01,200 Look what’s here 454 00:44:02,118 --> 00:44:07,122 Some crayons and paper. You can draw 455 00:44:07,582 --> 00:44:12,461 Why don’t you sit down and draw something? 456 00:44:12,546 --> 00:44:15,297 Scribble, scribble! 457 00:44:16,925 --> 00:44:20,594 Stare out of the window. What do I care? 458 00:44:49,291 --> 00:44:53,210 As you’re so pig-headed, take a good look 459 00:45:11,813 --> 00:45:13,397 Eat 460 00:45:18,361 --> 00:45:21,196 At least drink your tea 461 00:45:23,700 --> 00:45:25,200 Tea 462 00:45:25,327 --> 00:45:28,954 Russian tea, what you lot drink non-stop 463 00:45:29,039 --> 00:45:31,165 I’ve put sugar in it 464 00:45:36,004 --> 00:45:38,964 Don’t pretend you don’t understand 465 00:45:39,049 --> 00:45:42,468 You must understand something 466 00:45:43,345 --> 00:45:45,888 We’re both of us Slavs 467 00:45:47,265 --> 00:45:50,643 I don’t speak Russian, you don’t speak Czech. . . 468 00:45:50,727 --> 00:45:55,272 . . .but you must understand the word ‘tea’. We have it, you have it 469 00:45:56,191 --> 00:45:58,859 We use the same word 470 00:46:01,279 --> 00:46:03,197 There you are 471 00:46:04,366 --> 00:46:06,325 That’s it 472 00:46:07,577 --> 00:46:12,039 Today there are 1 1 5,000 heavily-armed Soviet soldiers. .. 473 00:46:12,123 --> 00:46:14,958 . . .in our country 474 00:46:20,215 --> 00:46:25,219 Stop snivelling and sleep. One night won’t kill you 475 00:46:41,986 --> 00:46:44,196 Be like that then 476 00:47:18,106 --> 00:47:20,858 She was against the wedding 477 00:47:21,234 --> 00:47:22,359 Who was? 478 00:47:22,444 --> 00:47:24,903 Marush, my wife 479 00:47:26,406 --> 00:47:30,951 She kept saying ‘‘You’ll get him into trouble’’ 480 00:47:31,035 --> 00:47:33,120 She was right there 481 00:47:33,204 --> 00:47:39,126 I know. So I can’t ask her to take in a fifth child 482 00:47:39,753 --> 00:47:44,298 Mr Louka, our place is a madhouse these days 483 00:47:44,382 --> 00:47:46,925 Try to put up with him 484 00:47:47,010 --> 00:47:50,012 I’ll let you off 2,000 485 00:47:50,430 --> 00:47:52,681 Three, 4,000 486 00:47:52,766 --> 00:47:57,060 Put yourself in my shoes. What am I to do with him? 487 00:47:57,145 --> 00:48:00,439 Can’t that woman with gold teeth take him in? 488 00:48:00,523 --> 00:48:03,692 Pasha? She’s in Leningrad 489 00:48:03,902 --> 00:48:09,323 Look, his aunt will be out of hospital in a fortnight 490 00:48:09,407 --> 00:48:12,367 Keep the boy. It’s in your interest 491 00:48:12,452 --> 00:48:17,956 That’s why the aunt left him with you - for your own sake 492 00:48:18,041 --> 00:48:23,712 Looking after your wife’s child makes your marriage look genuine 493 00:48:24,756 --> 00:48:26,924 In whose eyes? 494 00:48:27,008 --> 00:48:30,719 The authorities’, when they come to interrogate you 495 00:48:30,929 --> 00:48:33,347 You’ve been questioned before? 496 00:48:33,431 --> 00:48:36,266 I was. Once 497 00:48:37,268 --> 00:48:42,189 The first cop was a softie. The second was called Novotny 498 00:48:42,273 --> 00:48:45,025 He was sharp as a razor 499 00:48:45,109 --> 00:48:48,487 Mark my words, they’ll pounce 500 00:48:48,571 --> 00:48:52,449 And they’ll grind you down, Mr Louka 501 00:49:25,191 --> 00:49:32,865 When my old mother rocked my cradle.. . 502 00:49:36,911 --> 00:49:42,499 . . .she taught me to sing.. . 503 00:50:22,749 --> 00:50:26,543 Mr Louka, you didn’t put up the flags 504 00:50:26,628 --> 00:50:29,504 You said you’d do it 505 00:50:29,589 --> 00:50:34,718 I’ve been too busy. I’m doing concerts every day for the workers 506 00:50:34,802 --> 00:50:39,640 You’re the only one who didn’t do it. All the others did 507 00:50:39,724 --> 00:50:43,143 What a nice little boy. Who are you? 508 00:50:43,227 --> 00:50:46,104 He’s my nephew 509 00:50:46,272 --> 00:50:47,981 What’s your name? 510 00:50:48,066 --> 00:50:50,317 He won’t talk, he’s terribly shy 511 00:50:50,401 --> 00:50:56,698 I don’t care about the flags but you’re drawing attention to yourself 512 00:51:01,537 --> 00:51:03,580 I’m a coward 513 00:51:04,999 --> 00:51:06,792 Last year.. . 514 00:51:07,335 --> 00:51:11,463 . . . I didn’t give a damn and it was okay 515 00:51:11,547 --> 00:51:16,468 But we mustn’t upset them now we’re in the shit 516 00:51:16,678 --> 00:51:19,554 Ours - yours 517 00:51:20,682 --> 00:51:22,599 What was that? 518 00:51:22,684 --> 00:51:23,976 Ours 519 00:51:24,143 --> 00:51:25,477 Yours 520 00:51:26,145 --> 00:51:30,273 So you can understand when you want to 521 00:51:30,566 --> 00:51:34,277 The thing is, we put up your flag because we have to 522 00:51:34,362 --> 00:51:37,906 Once we put it up in gratitude 523 00:51:38,116 --> 00:51:42,703 But that was before we realised that you Russians are scoundrels 524 00:51:42,787 --> 00:51:48,125 You understand? No, you don’t. You lot take up too much room 525 00:51:48,251 --> 00:51:51,837 Wherever you march, you stay 526 00:51:52,046 --> 00:51:56,675 But not you, you’ll go back to your aunt 527 00:51:56,759 --> 00:52:01,513 The moment she’s better, I’ll pack Your chemodan and you’ll be off 528 00:52:06,310 --> 00:52:08,145 Chemodan 529 00:52:08,271 --> 00:52:13,775 That’s all the Russian I know because they stole mine in Moscow 530 00:52:13,860 --> 00:52:17,779 You steal suitcases and territory 531 00:52:18,197 --> 00:52:20,741 Ours is beautiful 532 00:52:20,825 --> 00:52:26,121 What’s beautiful about it? It’s just red like your underpants 533 00:52:26,205 --> 00:52:29,291 -Ours is beautiful -No, ours is 534 00:52:29,584 --> 00:52:32,544 Oh, you don’t know anything 535 00:52:32,628 --> 00:52:35,088 Look what I bought you 536 00:52:35,423 --> 00:52:37,716 A Russian egg 537 00:52:38,217 --> 00:52:40,218 Some Czech hens. . . 538 00:52:40,303 --> 00:52:44,056 . . .lay Russian eggs without knowing it 539 00:52:48,102 --> 00:52:49,728 Grandma! 540 00:52:52,065 --> 00:52:55,192 Hello. I’ve come for my lesson 541 00:52:56,819 --> 00:52:59,196 -It’s a bad day? -Not at all 542 00:52:59,322 --> 00:53:02,491 It’s just that I’ve a ‘visitor’ 543 00:53:03,826 --> 00:53:06,912 He’s your little boy? 544 00:53:07,205 --> 00:53:09,498 -A grandson? -Of course not 545 00:53:09,582 --> 00:53:15,378 I’m babysitting for a colleague. The boy is Russian 546 00:53:18,216 --> 00:53:19,841 Hello 547 00:53:21,052 --> 00:53:24,513 -What’s your name? -Kolya 548 00:53:32,563 --> 00:53:34,439 Shall I begin? 549 00:54:00,758 --> 00:54:04,678 We’ll put the light on so you’re not scared 550 00:54:05,721 --> 00:54:08,557 And here’s a steamboat 551 00:55:31,849 --> 00:55:34,309 Ours is beautiful 552 00:55:35,394 --> 00:55:38,897 So you did put the flags up after all! 553 00:56:05,258 --> 00:56:08,385 Nurse, take the child out 554 00:56:08,844 --> 00:56:11,471 Am I going to see Grandma? 555 00:56:14,642 --> 00:56:18,103 She died yesterday. At seven a.m. 556 00:56:19,647 --> 00:56:21,815 You’re her. . . what? 557 00:56:22,191 --> 00:56:25,318 Nothing. Just an acquaintance 558 00:56:26,070 --> 00:56:29,030 There was nobody to take her things 559 00:56:29,699 --> 00:56:33,451 Dressing gown, teeth, spectacles, watch. .. 560 00:56:43,045 --> 00:56:45,255 Where’s Grandma? 561 00:56:46,549 --> 00:56:49,551 Grandma is asleep 562 00:56:49,677 --> 00:56:52,470 We mustn’t wake her 563 00:57:11,574 --> 00:57:16,286 Write to the Welfare Office and have him put into care 564 00:57:16,704 --> 00:57:20,165 Say you’re his stepfather. His mother has left.. . 565 00:57:20,833 --> 00:57:23,877 . . .and you can’t look after him 566 00:57:25,338 --> 00:57:28,715 He can’t stay here 567 00:57:28,841 --> 00:57:32,218 -Look what he’s drawn -A coffin, isn’t it? 568 00:57:32,428 --> 00:57:35,638 It’s not a bad drawing 569 00:57:36,599 --> 00:57:39,851 Gentlemen, the dead won’t wait 570 00:58:26,190 --> 00:58:28,942 Are you his dad or his grandad? 571 00:58:29,860 --> 00:58:31,444 His grandad 572 00:58:31,612 --> 00:58:37,450 Fill in these forms and send them to Comrade Zubata 573 00:58:38,035 --> 00:58:41,538 -And when do you think. . .? -I can’t say 574 00:59:01,684 --> 00:59:07,313 I don’t understand. You say the boy is from Yugoslavia 575 00:59:08,149 --> 00:59:12,193 His parents let him come to you just like that? 576 00:59:13,487 --> 00:59:16,573 So he’d see the Czech countryside 577 00:59:17,867 --> 00:59:22,871 And why is he called Kolya? Isn’t that a Russian name? 578 00:59:24,123 --> 00:59:28,460 Kolya is the same as Nikolai in Jugoslav 579 00:59:33,591 --> 00:59:36,843 Couldn’t he spend a few days here? 580 00:59:36,927 --> 00:59:38,261 Who? 581 00:59:39,346 --> 00:59:41,473 He’s pale 582 00:59:41,640 --> 00:59:45,477 He needs fresh air and he’d be company for you 583 00:59:45,561 --> 00:59:51,274 What’s the world coming to? Parents leaving their kids just anywhere 584 00:59:53,360 --> 00:59:58,573 People with a career in music shouldn’t have children 585 00:59:58,824 --> 01:00:04,120 Like you. It should be either music or a family 586 01:00:04,205 --> 01:00:06,539 How long would it be for? 587 01:01:02,763 --> 01:01:05,890 You see them? Always driving. . . 588 01:01:06,225 --> 01:01:08,768 .. .back and forth 589 01:01:13,732 --> 01:01:16,150 Our soldiers 590 01:01:16,277 --> 01:01:19,112 No, not yours. They’re Russian 591 01:01:19,196 --> 01:01:21,698 Look, the king 592 01:01:21,907 --> 01:01:25,118 Russians. Russian soldiers 593 01:01:26,620 --> 01:01:28,580 What’s he saying? 594 01:01:28,789 --> 01:01:34,919 I don’t know. Maybe they remind him of Yugoslav soldiers 595 01:01:35,170 --> 01:01:38,006 Here, Kolya, it’s almost ready 596 01:02:10,247 --> 01:02:13,166 You lied to me. He’s Russian 597 01:02:13,292 --> 01:02:15,501 Yes, I lied to you 598 01:02:15,919 --> 01:02:18,671 How could you do it? 599 01:02:19,006 --> 01:02:22,925 Mother, not all Russians are alike 600 01:02:25,429 --> 01:02:27,555 We’re not at home 601 01:02:28,974 --> 01:02:32,268 But he saw me come in 602 01:02:34,355 --> 01:02:38,232 May we wash our hands? 603 01:02:38,359 --> 01:02:42,070 -You want to wash your hands? -The water’s off 604 01:02:43,072 --> 01:02:45,281 Water cut off 605 01:02:45,574 --> 01:02:47,492 Water off? 606 01:02:47,576 --> 01:02:50,953 Burst pipe somewhere 607 01:02:51,830 --> 01:02:54,957 Never mind. Goodbye 608 01:02:58,962 --> 01:03:01,047 It’s running 609 01:03:01,340 --> 01:03:04,092 The water’s not off 610 01:03:04,468 --> 01:03:07,762 I’m not having a Russian child here 611 01:03:08,347 --> 01:03:14,102 Come along, we’ll go and see uncle Ruzicka. You’ll like it there 612 01:03:15,062 --> 01:03:20,274 Fancy lying to your own mother. Vic would never do that 613 01:03:20,734 --> 01:03:25,822 First you show no interest in children and then it’s a Russian! 614 01:04:00,190 --> 01:04:01,941 Come and look 615 01:04:05,863 --> 01:04:09,449 -What’s happening in Prague? -Same as here 616 01:04:09,658 --> 01:04:14,829 There’s this soothsayer who predicts it will all collapse this year 617 01:04:14,913 --> 01:04:17,582 They’ve said that for 40 years 618 01:04:17,666 --> 01:04:25,173 He’s had this vision. There were Communists buying. . . 619 01:04:25,591 --> 01:04:28,050 . . .rods of gold 620 01:04:28,135 --> 01:04:32,680 They were rushing off in great hordes to Russia 621 01:04:33,849 --> 01:04:38,311 But Gorbachev took their rods. . . 622 01:04:39,146 --> 01:04:41,981 . ..and used them to flog their backsides 623 01:04:42,065 --> 01:04:46,027 He said ‘‘Leave the gold here and go back home’’ 624 01:04:46,445 --> 01:04:49,238 But nobody wanted them any more 625 01:04:49,323 --> 01:04:53,409 The young people and nurses rebelled against them 626 01:04:53,494 --> 01:04:57,038 So they chased them out. . . 627 01:04:57,206 --> 01:05:00,291 . . .and set up colonies for them in Albania. . . 628 01:05:00,375 --> 01:05:03,294 . ..like Red Indian reservations 629 01:05:03,378 --> 01:05:05,880 What a vision! 630 01:05:06,048 --> 01:05:08,758 Why did the nurses rebel? 631 01:05:08,842 --> 01:05:10,718 I’ve no idea 632 01:05:24,858 --> 01:05:26,901 Our people? 633 01:05:28,028 --> 01:05:30,071 Yes, yours 634 01:05:31,532 --> 01:05:34,116 Going to Moscow? 635 01:05:36,745 --> 01:05:39,413 No, they’re here to stay 636 01:05:39,623 --> 01:05:43,084 They just go back and forth 637 01:05:43,335 --> 01:05:46,295 Do they live here? 638 01:05:47,172 --> 01:05:50,007 Unfortunately, they do 639 01:05:53,053 --> 01:05:55,888 Just like me 640 01:06:14,408 --> 01:06:18,202 The shows’s off. We had the Russian kids yesterday. . . 641 01:06:18,287 --> 01:06:21,080 . . .but today there’s nobody 642 01:06:21,373 --> 01:06:24,667 The show’s off. Come along 643 01:06:31,717 --> 01:06:34,802 How big an audience do you need? 644 01:06:34,887 --> 01:06:37,889 At least five. But this is a Russian film 645 01:06:37,973 --> 01:06:41,267 ‘Angelika’ is on tomorrow 646 01:06:41,894 --> 01:06:44,478 Give me five tickets 647 01:06:44,563 --> 01:06:48,608 Mr Lansky, don’t go. We’re doing a performance 648 01:06:50,193 --> 01:06:51,611 Hi, Franta 649 01:07:25,646 --> 01:07:27,980 Where’s my grandma? 650 01:07:28,065 --> 01:07:30,191 She’s asleep 651 01:07:36,198 --> 01:07:39,909 Mr Louka, registered letter for you 652 01:07:40,410 --> 01:07:44,956 I signed so you wouldn’t have to go to the post office 653 01:07:46,041 --> 01:07:47,959 Just fancy! 654 01:07:48,043 --> 01:07:52,463 Our building came second in the decorationg competition 655 01:07:52,756 --> 01:07:56,842 But for that stupid fellow Pech, we’d have been first 656 01:07:56,927 --> 01:08:02,098 It’s from the police. Probably a parking ticket 657 01:08:03,433 --> 01:08:07,687 Now you’ll have to go and see them, I suppose 658 01:08:33,171 --> 01:08:35,715 I’m Pokorny. You’ll be Mr Louka 659 01:08:37,843 --> 01:08:41,262 -How come. ..? -I couldn’t leave him 660 01:08:41,346 --> 01:08:45,975 But during the interrogation. .. Comrade, take care of this child 661 01:08:46,059 --> 01:08:49,395 He’ll bawl his head off 662 01:08:50,480 --> 01:08:54,233 This is most unusual 663 01:08:58,030 --> 01:09:02,867 -You’ve no kids? -Yes, but I don’t take them to work 664 01:09:05,037 --> 01:09:08,080 Maybe I could ask Jitka. . . 665 01:09:34,232 --> 01:09:39,278 Jitka, look after this boy. Use Kopecky’s office 666 01:09:44,743 --> 01:09:48,162 Go and play with auntie 667 01:09:49,206 --> 01:09:52,291 He won’t go with strangers 668 01:09:52,584 --> 01:09:55,211 -How old is he? -Five 669 01:09:55,504 --> 01:10:00,049 He only speaks Russian. Can’t he stay? 670 01:10:00,258 --> 01:10:04,845 If you’ve some paper and a pencil, he’ll draw 671 01:10:11,478 --> 01:10:14,021 Sit down, Mr Louka 672 01:10:15,941 --> 01:10:19,777 You wouldn’t have any crayons? He prefers colours 673 01:10:20,403 --> 01:10:23,906 So you decided to marry, Mr Louka? 674 01:10:24,074 --> 01:10:29,203 Well, well, how surprising. A confirmed bachelor like you. .. 675 01:10:29,329 --> 01:10:32,206 .. .suddenly, at fifty-five! 676 01:10:32,332 --> 01:10:37,211 Yes, a man can go off the rails even at my age 677 01:10:37,796 --> 01:10:43,342 Well, she’s very young and pretty 678 01:10:43,552 --> 01:10:48,264 -Love works in strange ways. -You know how it is 679 01:10:48,348 --> 01:10:51,392 Where did you meet? 680 01:10:51,726 --> 01:10:55,062 -In a restaurant -Which one? 681 01:10:55,605 --> 01:10:58,566 It was the Malostranska café 682 01:10:59,901 --> 01:11:04,446 She was sitting alone and there was no other table free 683 01:11:05,615 --> 01:11:08,492 -We got talking -You speak Russian? 684 01:11:08,952 --> 01:11:12,746 Only a few words. From school 685 01:11:14,457 --> 01:11:16,792 -Your cigarette. . . -Want one? 686 01:11:16,960 --> 01:11:21,046 -No. It fell out -That’s always happening 687 01:11:22,924 --> 01:11:24,341 Very nice 688 01:11:24,426 --> 01:11:28,012 He draws well. That violin. . . 689 01:11:28,096 --> 01:11:30,264 Cello. It has a spike 690 01:11:30,348 --> 01:11:34,185 You’re right. A violinist might stab himself 691 01:11:34,603 --> 01:11:37,646 My kid doesn’t draw as well 692 01:11:37,898 --> 01:11:40,524 -What’s his name? -Radek, after my wife 693 01:11:40,609 --> 01:11:43,944 -She has a man’s name? -No, it’s Radka really 694 01:11:47,657 --> 01:11:49,491 How’s it going? 695 01:11:49,576 --> 01:11:52,328 Captain Novotny, Mr Louka 696 01:11:59,044 --> 01:12:06,675 My dear man, you seem to have a bad influence on your family 697 01:12:08,678 --> 01:12:13,641 Your brother emigrates, your wife emigrates.. . 698 01:12:15,477 --> 01:12:19,730 You didn’t live together very long, did you? 699 01:12:20,440 --> 01:12:23,400 Nobody saw her at your place 700 01:12:24,277 --> 01:12:27,196 We lived together for a few days. . . 701 01:12:27,447 --> 01:12:31,617 . . .but she only spoke Russian and me Czech 702 01:12:32,994 --> 01:12:37,581 Surely you were aware of that before the wedding? 703 01:12:38,500 --> 01:12:43,545 Of course. But there were other problems as well 704 01:12:44,547 --> 01:12:50,261 She kept opening the windows. She was so used to Siberian winters 705 01:12:53,765 --> 01:12:57,268 So we decided we’d live apart 706 01:12:58,603 --> 01:13:01,981 Okay, you’ve had your fun 707 01:13:02,190 --> 01:13:06,819 Now spit it out. How much were you paid, you jerk? 708 01:13:06,903 --> 01:13:09,571 Isn’t that a bit familiar? 709 01:13:09,739 --> 01:13:12,741 I’ll be as familiar as I like 710 01:13:12,993 --> 01:13:18,289 I call a jailbird anything I choose And that’s what you’ll be 711 01:13:18,415 --> 01:13:20,749 I asked you a question 712 01:13:20,834 --> 01:13:24,169 -Comrade, take this child -We tried 713 01:13:28,967 --> 01:13:31,593 How did you buy a car? 714 01:13:31,678 --> 01:13:35,222 I saved up and borrowed the rest 715 01:13:35,307 --> 01:13:37,224 From whom? 716 01:13:38,018 --> 01:13:41,729 My colleague Parizek and Mr Broz 717 01:13:43,023 --> 01:13:46,400 Did Nadezda Bilyukovova tell you she planned to emigrate? 718 01:13:46,484 --> 01:13:48,360 That caught me out 719 01:13:48,903 --> 01:13:52,573 And her son, that caught you out too? 720 01:13:52,699 --> 01:13:54,116 Absolutely 721 01:13:54,200 --> 01:13:57,119 What will you do with him? 722 01:13:58,079 --> 01:14:04,168 I don’t know. Maybe I’ll keep him now he’s mine in law 723 01:14:04,711 --> 01:14:07,588 Look here, my dear man 724 01:14:08,631 --> 01:14:12,051 This marriage was a put-up job 725 01:14:12,677 --> 01:14:16,972 Tell your fairy tale about falling in love to someone else 726 01:14:17,057 --> 01:14:22,770 And don’t think you’ll be playing with the Philharmonic much longer 727 01:14:23,021 --> 01:14:27,524 You’ll be lucky to fiddle at funerals. We’ll make sure of that 728 01:14:27,609 --> 01:14:30,486 HE DOES FUNERALS ALREADY ! 729 01:14:30,737 --> 01:14:33,989 Why not try to save your skin? 730 01:14:34,074 --> 01:14:37,326 Tell us who arranged the wedding 731 01:14:37,410 --> 01:14:40,245 and how much you’ve got for it 732 01:14:41,206 --> 01:14:45,042 This won’t be the last time we meet. 733 01:14:45,168 --> 01:14:47,920 Go back home, and have a good think 734 01:14:48,004 --> 01:14:53,467 Then maybe you’ll come back and see us before we send for you 735 01:14:56,137 --> 01:14:57,805 Well, that’s it 736 01:14:58,306 --> 01:15:00,391 That’s it. . . 737 01:15:00,934 --> 01:15:02,643 . ..my dear man 738 01:15:02,852 --> 01:15:06,897 Two or three more interrogations and you’ll be speaking Czech 739 01:15:43,601 --> 01:15:46,645 -If it isn’t Marketa! -Mischa 740 01:15:46,771 --> 01:15:48,522 Of course 741 01:15:57,407 --> 01:16:04,163 -And what are you doing? -I play in a sort of ensemble 742 01:16:20,013 --> 01:16:21,597 Jesus, the boy! 743 01:16:21,848 --> 01:16:22,973 Excuse me 744 01:16:57,217 --> 01:17:02,554 A small boy is lost on Line B. His name is.. . 745 01:17:03,515 --> 01:17:08,644 Kolya. He should be taken to the guard at any station 746 01:17:08,937 --> 01:17:13,774 Kolya, don’t worry and don’t run off 747 01:17:15,026 --> 01:17:19,613 Stay in the metro and we’ll find you 748 01:17:20,949 --> 01:17:22,991 End of message 749 01:19:07,055 --> 01:19:08,805 Kolya! 750 01:19:20,568 --> 01:19:22,861 What a fright you gave me 751 01:19:26,074 --> 01:19:28,909 She was wailing down the telephone 752 01:19:29,494 --> 01:19:33,705 -What she said? -’’Kolya, my darling baby’’ 753 01:19:34,290 --> 01:19:39,878 When I said her aunt was dead, she wanted to get on a train right away 754 01:19:40,296 --> 01:19:43,048 But I talked the idiot out of it 755 01:19:43,132 --> 01:19:47,469 I told her they’d send her straight to Siberia 756 01:19:47,762 --> 01:19:52,265 -And the Red Cross? -She’s applied for the boy 757 01:19:52,433 --> 01:19:57,145 And there are international agreements on mothers and kids 758 01:19:57,689 --> 01:20:00,232 She sends you her greetings 759 01:20:00,316 --> 01:20:02,275 Charming of her 760 01:20:19,794 --> 01:20:21,753 Hello, Grandma 761 01:20:23,256 --> 01:20:25,716 It’s me, Kolya 762 01:20:35,977 --> 01:20:40,647 We went to see you but you were asleep 763 01:20:41,315 --> 01:20:44,901 Please come back, Grandma 764 01:20:54,829 --> 01:20:58,165 Come on out. 765 01:21:00,835 --> 01:21:02,919 Come along 766 01:21:06,424 --> 01:21:09,259 Zuzi? It’s Louka 767 01:21:09,510 --> 01:21:14,264 I suddenly felt so lonely and guess who I. ..? 768 01:21:15,433 --> 01:21:19,269 Can you speak? He’s in the country? 769 01:21:20,062 --> 01:21:22,147 Lucky you 770 01:21:22,273 --> 01:21:26,860 Oh, in the lavatory! He takes his time, doesn’t he? 771 01:21:26,986 --> 01:21:30,822 Listen, I’m looking after a Russian kid 772 01:21:30,907 --> 01:21:36,495 Russian. Belongs to a violinist from Leningrad. He can’t get to sleep 773 01:21:36,871 --> 01:21:42,292 You teach Russian. Could you read him a story? 774 01:21:43,669 --> 01:21:46,213 Anything. He’s five 775 01:21:46,506 --> 01:21:49,508 Go and find something. I’ll wait 776 01:21:50,343 --> 01:21:53,011 She’s a teacher 777 01:21:54,847 --> 01:21:56,765 A fairy tale 778 01:21:58,976 --> 01:22:03,146 ‘The Eagle and the Lamb’. Fantastic! I’ll pass you over 779 01:22:08,528 --> 01:22:11,196 Yes, Kolya Bilyukov 780 01:22:11,531 --> 01:22:14,533 No, I’m not scared of eagles 781 01:22:15,159 --> 01:22:19,579 High on a Caucasian mountain peak lived an eagle 782 01:22:20,623 --> 01:22:26,211 One day he flew so high he reached a star 783 01:22:27,296 --> 01:22:30,590 On that star, there was a little house 784 01:22:31,050 --> 01:22:35,428 In the house, lived an old sheep and her lamb 785 01:22:36,138 --> 01:22:40,058 ‘‘I’ve come to visit you’’ said the eagle 786 01:22:40,810 --> 01:22:44,604 ‘‘I’ve come to see how you live’’ 787 01:22:48,192 --> 01:22:50,694 Lovely 788 01:22:59,203 --> 01:23:01,079 Thanks, Zuzi 789 01:23:03,040 --> 01:23:05,625 You left them here? 790 01:23:06,002 --> 01:23:08,211 Black lace ones? 791 01:23:08,504 --> 01:23:11,298 And you went home without them! 792 01:23:11,424 --> 01:23:15,010 No, I’d have found them 793 01:23:16,178 --> 01:23:21,558 I’d like to see you too, Zuzi, but I can’t right now. I’ll call you 794 01:23:22,059 --> 01:23:23,602 Bye. 795 01:24:00,222 --> 01:24:01,765 Hello 796 01:24:04,143 --> 01:24:06,394 What’s your name? 797 01:24:07,772 --> 01:24:10,190 My name’s Kolya 798 01:24:12,193 --> 01:24:14,611 Do you want some bread? 799 01:24:15,321 --> 01:24:17,489 Go away 800 01:24:17,823 --> 01:24:20,617 Stop feeding the pigeons 801 01:24:25,957 --> 01:24:27,832 And shut the window 802 01:25:15,756 --> 01:25:20,385 Through pastures green. .. 803 01:25:21,053 --> 01:25:24,347 .. .He leadeth me. . . 804 01:25:24,432 --> 01:25:28,727 .. .the quiet waters by 805 01:26:00,134 --> 01:26:03,762 What are you playing? 806 01:26:04,096 --> 01:26:06,556 I’m doing your job 807 01:26:18,319 --> 01:26:19,652 That’s enough 808 01:27:01,112 --> 01:27:03,613 We’re up as high as the birds 809 01:27:03,697 --> 01:27:05,740 As high as the birds 810 01:27:28,973 --> 01:27:31,307 His mummy isn’t at home? 811 01:27:31,600 --> 01:27:34,811 She’s abroad at the moment 812 01:27:37,606 --> 01:27:39,816 He must have antibiotics 813 01:27:40,317 --> 01:27:44,195 Every four hours. Set your alarm clock 814 01:27:44,780 --> 01:27:48,283 With a quarter aspirin. You have some? 815 01:27:49,076 --> 01:27:50,493 Yes 816 01:27:52,371 --> 01:27:55,665 There’s a danger of meningitis 817 01:27:55,833 --> 01:28:00,628 If the fever continues, apply cold compresses. You can do that? 818 01:28:00,838 --> 01:28:03,006 Yes, of course 819 01:28:03,591 --> 01:28:07,260 -Will your wife be away long? -Possibly 820 01:28:08,012 --> 01:28:11,890 You’ll need a note for your employer 821 01:28:12,016 --> 01:28:13,600 I guess. 822 01:29:19,667 --> 01:29:22,085 It will feel a bit cold 823 01:29:22,711 --> 01:29:26,297 Hold on, it’s going to be all right 824 01:29:29,551 --> 01:29:31,594 You’ll be all right now 825 01:29:31,679 --> 01:29:36,432 Klara, I’m sorry about calling you out so late 826 01:29:36,558 --> 01:29:37,809 That’s okay 827 01:29:37,893 --> 01:29:41,938 No, really, I mean it. Good night now 828 01:29:42,189 --> 01:29:46,442 No need to say good night. I’m staying till the morning 829 01:29:46,819 --> 01:29:49,487 And what will you say at home? 830 01:29:50,030 --> 01:29:54,617 That an old flame of mine had a child 831 01:29:55,369 --> 01:29:57,829 And he couldn’t cope 832 01:30:05,087 --> 01:30:09,382 A magpie or a jay. They steal shiny things 833 01:30:12,928 --> 01:30:17,098 You’re right. Nobody thought of that 834 01:30:18,517 --> 01:30:22,895 It’s still beautiful, even if it has no value 835 01:30:26,150 --> 01:30:29,485 When I said we couldn’t have children.. . 836 01:30:30,321 --> 01:30:35,825 . . . I didn’t mean that I can’t. You must have misunderstood 837 01:30:40,289 --> 01:30:43,916 When is he supposed to take his next pill? 838 01:30:44,043 --> 01:30:47,378 At five. I set the alarm 839 01:30:52,092 --> 01:30:55,261 You’re less selfish than I thought 840 01:30:55,346 --> 01:30:59,557 I never imagined you’d worry like this about someone else’s child 841 01:31:01,935 --> 01:31:05,521 Neither did I 842 01:31:10,861 --> 01:31:15,615 Weren’t you afraid to make that fake marriage? 843 01:31:16,825 --> 01:31:19,535 You a dissident, of all people 844 01:31:19,620 --> 01:31:22,372 I am not a dissident 845 01:31:23,457 --> 01:31:27,293 I’ve just been punished for my own stupidity 846 01:31:27,586 --> 01:31:31,422 They used to let me go to the West 847 01:31:33,008 --> 01:31:36,177 One time, the Party officer said. . . 848 01:31:36,261 --> 01:31:40,264 ‘‘Your brother has emigrated but we trust you’’ 849 01:31:40,808 --> 01:31:45,561 When I returned, I had to fill in the usual forms 850 01:31:45,729 --> 01:31:51,275 One of the questions was ‘‘Did you meet an emigré?’’ I wrote yes 851 01:31:51,860 --> 01:31:56,322 Then it said ‘‘State in detail what you discussed’’ 852 01:31:56,407 --> 01:32:00,326 I wrote ‘‘The usual shit, Comrade Blaha’’ 853 01:32:00,911 --> 01:32:02,662 Is that all? 854 01:32:02,746 --> 01:32:05,665 I guess he felt hurt 855 01:32:05,749 --> 01:32:09,293 And I thought you’d done something heroic! 856 01:32:09,378 --> 01:32:12,630 Bit of a let-down, isn’t it? 857 01:32:15,968 --> 01:32:18,553 But you did it so nicely 858 01:32:29,648 --> 01:32:32,442 I want you to have this 859 01:32:51,545 --> 01:32:55,631 Lovely. And you’ve stopped drawing coffins 860 01:32:56,008 --> 01:32:59,302 Story by telephone 861 01:33:03,724 --> 01:33:06,184 You’d like a story? 862 01:33:06,268 --> 01:33:10,688 Good. Let’s call the teacher auntie 863 01:33:11,231 --> 01:33:20,364 Could I have the one about the eagle? I liked that one 864 01:33:25,871 --> 01:33:29,790 It was the uncle. He’s no good at stories 865 01:33:31,460 --> 01:33:34,837 We’ll have to manage alone 866 01:33:39,593 --> 01:33:43,763 Once upon a time, there was a grandpa and a grandma 867 01:33:44,306 --> 01:33:47,183 A grandpa and a grandma 868 01:33:48,018 --> 01:33:53,105 They had a grandson who was called Budulinek 869 01:33:55,484 --> 01:33:59,237 One day Grandma said ‘‘Budulinek, my dear 870 01:33:59,446 --> 01:34:05,076 ‘‘We’re going to the woods. You will be here on your own 871 01:34:05,869 --> 01:34:10,164 ‘‘Don’t open the door to anyone at all’’ 872 01:34:10,249 --> 01:34:13,417 Don’t open the door 873 01:34:13,961 --> 01:34:17,713 That’s it. And so they left 874 01:35:24,948 --> 01:35:27,074 We had otters once 875 01:35:27,159 --> 01:35:29,368 What’s otters? 876 01:35:29,661 --> 01:35:32,413 You keep asking ‘‘What’s that?’’ 877 01:35:32,497 --> 01:35:36,709 It’s an animal about this big with whiskers like me 878 01:35:38,128 --> 01:35:41,213 It eats trout 879 01:35:41,673 --> 01:35:43,633 What’s trout? 880 01:35:43,800 --> 01:35:45,301 A fish 881 01:35:45,510 --> 01:35:47,511 Fish! 882 01:35:48,013 --> 01:35:51,807 But because the water is poisoned now by acid rain.. . 883 01:35:51,892 --> 01:35:54,935 - you won’t understand and nor do I - 884 01:35:55,270 --> 01:35:57,855 . . .the fish died 885 01:35:57,981 --> 01:36:00,024 Fish kaput? 886 01:36:00,651 --> 01:36:03,986 So the otters died too 887 01:36:04,780 --> 01:36:06,947 The otters are kaput too? 888 01:36:07,032 --> 01:36:10,743 So now you have a River Otter. .. 889 01:36:11,078 --> 01:36:14,121 . . .with no otters in it 890 01:36:18,293 --> 01:36:20,378 Oh, my God! 891 01:36:28,428 --> 01:36:32,348 Some East German bloke is celebrating his birthday 892 01:36:34,059 --> 01:36:36,477 What’s a birthday? 893 01:36:36,687 --> 01:36:39,897 That’s the day he was born 894 01:36:40,440 --> 01:36:44,694 And when am I going to have a birthday? 895 01:36:44,778 --> 01:36:47,279 When were you born? 896 01:36:48,657 --> 01:36:51,492 You’re five but when were you born? 897 01:36:51,576 --> 01:36:53,369 I don’t know 898 01:36:53,453 --> 01:36:58,416 Then it’s a bit difficult, isn’t it? 899 01:37:10,137 --> 01:37:11,971 ‘Night, Dad 900 01:37:14,015 --> 01:37:15,933 ‘Night 901 01:37:31,199 --> 01:37:34,702 Happy birthday.. . 902 01:37:39,332 --> 01:37:44,253 The main thing is you’re healthy and happy 903 01:37:50,260 --> 01:37:52,553 What’s in it? 904 01:38:04,399 --> 01:38:07,651 Fantastic! 905 01:38:07,778 --> 01:38:10,529 Why must you live at the top? 906 01:38:10,614 --> 01:38:13,532 I’m from the Department of Social Security 907 01:38:13,617 --> 01:38:20,456 You sent us an application regarding this boy some time back 908 01:38:21,041 --> 01:38:24,376 We’ve only just got round to it 909 01:38:24,836 --> 01:38:29,048 In the meantime, we’ve sorted things out 910 01:38:29,132 --> 01:38:32,718 You play at night, don’t you? 911 01:38:32,803 --> 01:38:35,846 No, only during the day now 912 01:38:36,723 --> 01:38:39,850 -Where does the boy sleep? -Over there 913 01:38:45,106 --> 01:38:47,566 He doesn’t have his own bed? 914 01:38:47,651 --> 01:38:50,945 No, but there’s enough room. . . 915 01:38:54,866 --> 01:38:57,076 So it’s the boy’s birthday? 916 01:38:57,410 --> 01:39:02,373 Not really. But I don’t have his papers 917 01:39:04,835 --> 01:39:10,256 I wrote that application when I wasn’t coping very well 918 01:39:10,340 --> 01:39:12,383 The boy is Russian? 919 01:39:14,469 --> 01:39:16,303 Not now, my dear 920 01:39:16,388 --> 01:39:19,014 He understands Czech now 921 01:39:19,099 --> 01:39:24,520 His mother went to the West and shows no interest in the boy 922 01:39:24,604 --> 01:39:28,649 That’s untrue. She applied to the Red Cross 923 01:39:28,984 --> 01:39:31,902 -Look, Mr Mouka -Louka 924 01:39:33,488 --> 01:39:38,909 Czech nationality by marriage. . . 925 01:39:39,077 --> 01:39:42,246 .. .she is still a Russian 926 01:39:42,372 --> 01:39:46,292 So the Russian authorities still have an interest in this child 927 01:39:46,376 --> 01:39:50,462 The matter may well be taken out of our hands 928 01:39:51,882 --> 01:39:55,968 They’ll probably put him in a home 929 01:39:56,469 --> 01:39:58,929 That’s my opinion 930 01:39:59,180 --> 01:40:05,644 Miss Zubata, that letter of mine. .. couldn’t it be declared void? 931 01:40:05,729 --> 01:40:10,232 Why? They’ll take care of the boy 932 01:40:10,567 --> 01:40:13,110 I’ll be back, Mr Mouka 933 01:40:16,990 --> 01:40:21,827 Next time, I’ll bring someone from the Russian embassy.. . 934 01:40:22,871 --> 01:40:25,998 . ..and they can take over 935 01:40:26,583 --> 01:40:28,626 A nice little boy 936 01:40:29,544 --> 01:40:31,629 Goodbye for now 937 01:40:51,483 --> 01:40:52,691 Chemodan? 938 01:40:52,776 --> 01:40:57,279 Yes, before Miss Zubata comes to get us 939 01:41:19,970 --> 01:41:22,638 Franta! What’up? 940 01:41:22,847 --> 01:41:25,349 Can you put us up? 941 01:41:25,433 --> 01:41:27,518 But of course 942 01:41:28,269 --> 01:41:31,230 These springs are a bit ropey. . . 943 01:41:31,314 --> 01:41:35,609 . . .but, held down by this blanket, they should be all right 944 01:41:36,111 --> 01:41:41,198 This is Uncle Houdek but you’ll say Goudek, I suppose 945 01:41:44,577 --> 01:41:50,833 A great power, yet they can’t say the letter H! 946 01:41:54,921 --> 01:42:00,926 I’ll enjoy hiding you. It’ll be my way of joining the resistance 947 01:42:01,636 --> 01:42:05,514 -Will your conductor take me on? -Definitely. 948 01:42:05,682 --> 01:42:11,228 Though he’ll wonder why you want to play on a bandstand 949 01:42:11,312 --> 01:42:15,691 We’ll tell him. . . I know, I’ve a great idea 950 01:42:15,775 --> 01:42:19,528 You’re convalescing after a gall-bladder operation 951 01:42:19,612 --> 01:42:22,865 We’ll have you drinking the waters 952 01:42:25,118 --> 01:42:27,828 Illegal activity. Great! 953 01:42:54,189 --> 01:42:57,816 The police blocked the central streets. .. 954 01:42:57,901 --> 01:43:00,861 . . .so there was no escape 955 01:43:02,280 --> 01:43:05,866 Students, when faced with the riot police.. . 956 01:43:05,950 --> 01:43:12,247 . . .sang the national anthemn. They were savagely attacked. . . 957 01:43:12,373 --> 01:43:17,002 Franta, I think the whole thing has collapsed 958 01:43:17,796 --> 01:43:19,379 Just because. .. 959 01:43:19,464 --> 01:43:21,215 Shut up! 960 01:43:21,299 --> 01:43:29,598 Prague’s university students call on everyone to demonstrate 961 01:43:30,391 --> 01:43:35,354 It’s a pity we joined the resistance so late. It’s boiled over! 962 01:43:35,438 --> 01:43:39,525 We should be there, Franta. It’s come at last 963 01:43:52,455 --> 01:43:58,669 At last. At last! 964 01:44:24,195 --> 01:44:27,656 Nobody wanted them any more 965 01:44:27,991 --> 01:44:31,618 The young people and the nurses rebelled 966 01:44:31,703 --> 01:44:34,204 They chased them out. . . 967 01:44:34,289 --> 01:44:37,291 . . .and set up a reservation for them in Albania 968 01:44:37,375 --> 01:44:39,793 What a vision! 969 01:45:15,872 --> 01:45:18,165 There’s your mummy 970 01:45:23,922 --> 01:45:25,839 Come along 971 01:45:49,364 --> 01:45:53,533 I can’t thank you enough 972 01:46:20,520 --> 01:46:22,521 Goodbye, Dad 973 01:46:22,605 --> 01:46:24,273 Goodbye 974 01:46:24,816 --> 01:46:28,986 When will you come and see us? 975 01:46:54,679 --> 01:46:57,139 Goodbye