1 00:00:47,727 --> 00:00:50,116 I say, this wretched news is a bit late tonight, isn't it? 2 00:00:50,207 --> 00:00:51,196 BRENT: Where the hell is Mike? 3 00:00:51,287 --> 00:00:52,766 Well, what's on the menu tonight, Hoppy? 4 00:00:52,847 --> 00:00:54,758 Uh, sausage and sauerkraut, sir. 5 00:00:54,847 --> 00:00:56,838 Sauerkraut? How on earth did you manage that? 6 00:00:56,927 --> 00:00:59,157 Well, now, it's not your actual sauerkraut, 7 00:00:59,247 --> 00:01:02,364 it's more, you might say, uh, ersatz sauerkraut. 8 00:01:02,447 --> 00:01:06,326 Still, if you smother it with onions, it'll be all right, sir. 9 00:01:06,407 --> 00:01:08,716 Onions? Are there onions in that? 10 00:01:08,807 --> 00:01:11,446 Well, not your actual onions, it's more, you might say a sort of... 11 00:01:11,527 --> 00:01:12,846 Your ersatz onions! 12 00:01:12,927 --> 00:01:14,804 I think we get the general idea, Hoppy. 13 00:01:14,887 --> 00:01:17,162 Can't be too bad, sir. I cried peeling them. 14 00:01:17,247 --> 00:01:18,726 As long as we don't cry eating them. 15 00:01:18,807 --> 00:01:20,035 (ALL CHUCKLING) 16 00:01:20,127 --> 00:01:22,357 Sorry I'm late, chaps. Had a job translating this. 17 00:01:22,447 --> 00:01:24,199 You might try brushing up on your French, old man. 18 00:01:24,287 --> 00:01:26,005 Never mind his French. What we want's a wireless set. 19 00:01:26,087 --> 00:01:27,725 Then we wouldn't have to go through this bloody silly rigmarole. 20 00:01:27,807 --> 00:01:29,206 Oh, come off it! He's doing his best. 21 00:01:29,287 --> 00:01:32,597 All right. Well, come on, men, come on. We're all agog. 22 00:01:32,687 --> 00:01:34,723 -Here's the 9:00 news... -BRENT: Half an hour late. 23 00:01:34,807 --> 00:01:37,082 ...and this is Michael Brown reading it. 24 00:01:37,167 --> 00:01:41,046 ''The German Army is in full retreat across North Africa. 25 00:01:41,127 --> 00:01:43,800 ''British and American troops met up at the Gabes Gap 26 00:01:43,887 --> 00:01:45,206 ''and are sweeping across Tunisia 27 00:01:45,287 --> 00:01:47,801 ''with the German Army falling back on all fronts.'' 28 00:01:47,887 --> 00:01:49,605 (ALL EXCLAIMING) 29 00:01:49,687 --> 00:01:52,520 ''The Allied armies have captured nearly a million German and Italian soldiers.'' 30 00:01:52,607 --> 00:01:54,325 -How many? -Come again? 31 00:01:54,407 --> 00:01:57,001 Well, nearer 500,000, but I thought a little journalistic licence... 32 00:01:57,087 --> 00:01:59,282 (ALL EXCLAIMING JOYFULLY) 33 00:01:59,367 --> 00:02:01,642 BROWN: Wait. Here's the news scoop of the month. 34 00:02:01,727 --> 00:02:02,921 You mean there's more? 35 00:02:03,007 --> 00:02:06,841 ''It was officially announced from Berlin this morning that...'' 36 00:02:09,127 --> 00:02:11,925 I have no wish to interrupt your meal, gentlemen. 37 00:02:12,007 --> 00:02:13,406 Do carry on. 38 00:02:14,647 --> 00:02:16,763 Lieutenant Brown, you appear to have been 39 00:02:16,847 --> 00:02:19,042 in the process of making some kind of announcement. 40 00:02:19,127 --> 00:02:21,004 Yes, as a matter of fact, I was reading out the... 41 00:02:21,087 --> 00:02:24,204 Lieutenant Brown was reading the news. Weren't you, Mike? 42 00:02:24,287 --> 00:02:26,084 ULMANN: Well, that should interest all of us. 43 00:02:26,167 --> 00:02:28,237 Continue, Lieutenant Brown. 44 00:02:29,447 --> 00:02:30,960 Go ahead, Mike. 45 00:02:36,247 --> 00:02:38,761 ''It was officially announced from Berlin this morning 46 00:02:38,847 --> 00:02:42,203 ''that the Fuhrer himself has personally relieved Field Marshal Rommel 47 00:02:42,287 --> 00:02:44,243 ''of all duties in the Middle East, 48 00:02:44,327 --> 00:02:48,479 ''and has ordered the Field Marshal to return to Berlin immediately.'' 49 00:02:49,367 --> 00:02:52,200 These onions are very good, Hop. Well done. 50 00:02:52,687 --> 00:02:55,281 Where did you get this lie, Lieutenant Brown? 51 00:02:55,367 --> 00:02:58,040 -It's not a lie, is it, Mike? -I don't think so. 52 00:02:58,127 --> 00:02:59,845 Your notes, please. 53 00:03:02,407 --> 00:03:04,716 You will recall my previous warning. 54 00:03:04,807 --> 00:03:08,561 I have no alternative but to report this to the Kommandant. 55 00:03:09,247 --> 00:03:11,966 CARTER: 500,000. BRENT: I don't believe it. 56 00:03:12,247 --> 00:03:13,726 (MEN CHUCKLING) 57 00:03:13,807 --> 00:03:17,083 If I may say so, Simon, was that particularly wise? 58 00:03:17,167 --> 00:03:18,316 What the hell? The Germans know 59 00:03:18,407 --> 00:03:20,204 the French have got a radio hidden somewhere. 60 00:03:20,287 --> 00:03:22,596 And they know we get the news from London every night. 61 00:03:22,687 --> 00:03:25,406 Besides, that bit of news isn't going to do the German's morale much good. 62 00:03:25,487 --> 00:03:27,239 That's if it's true. 63 00:03:27,687 --> 00:03:29,006 I heard it myself. 64 00:03:29,087 --> 00:03:30,679 Yes, but your French, old boy, it is a bit rusty... 65 00:03:30,767 --> 00:03:32,997 Listen, the Frenchies themselves nearly went barmy when they heard it. 66 00:03:33,087 --> 00:03:35,317 Well, it certainly sounds like the end of the war in Africa. 67 00:03:35,407 --> 00:03:37,398 You never know, we might all be home by Christmas. 68 00:03:37,487 --> 00:03:39,239 (CHUCKLING) 69 00:03:40,407 --> 00:03:44,002 Christmas is a long way off. We still have Easter to worry about. 70 00:03:44,087 --> 00:03:45,315 -And that means it's... -Choir practice. 71 00:03:45,407 --> 00:03:47,762 That's right. Choir practice time. Come along, George. 72 00:03:47,847 --> 00:03:49,075 Coming. 73 00:03:49,167 --> 00:03:52,079 -And you, Mr Carter. -Yeah. I'll be right with you, Padre. 74 00:03:52,167 --> 00:03:54,920 And how is this famous choir of yours coming along, then, Padre? 75 00:03:55,007 --> 00:03:57,760 Uh, really not as good as last year, I'm afraid. 76 00:03:57,847 --> 00:03:59,246 Those Russians did make a difference. 77 00:03:59,327 --> 00:04:00,999 They seemed to give the whole choir more body. 78 00:04:01,087 --> 00:04:02,679 (CHUCKLES) If you know what I mean. 79 00:04:02,767 --> 00:04:05,406 I fear it's a bit thin this year. Still, never mind. 80 00:04:05,487 --> 00:04:06,966 Choir's not half as thin as this soup. 81 00:04:07,047 --> 00:04:08,685 (ALL CHUCKLING) 82 00:04:08,767 --> 00:04:11,235 It's damned irritating to have to rely on the French for all our news. 83 00:04:11,327 --> 00:04:12,885 Well, it's not surprising, is it, Simon? 84 00:04:12,967 --> 00:04:14,639 If they're the only people with a wireless. 85 00:04:14,727 --> 00:04:17,400 I've got news for you. They've got two. 86 00:04:17,687 --> 00:04:19,962 They've got a spare in case Jerry tumbles the other one. 87 00:04:20,047 --> 00:04:22,163 The bloody selfish lot! 88 00:04:22,247 --> 00:04:24,841 It's like a NAAFI stores over there. 89 00:04:24,927 --> 00:04:26,679 I don't know how that Vaillant character manages it, 90 00:04:26,767 --> 00:04:29,645 but he seems to be able to lay his hands on absolutely anything. 91 00:04:29,967 --> 00:04:32,435 The French are operating a radio receiver, sir. 92 00:04:32,527 --> 00:04:33,596 Hmm? 93 00:04:34,607 --> 00:04:36,802 It is a serious crime to operate a radio receiver 94 00:04:36,887 --> 00:04:37,956 in a prisoner-of-war camp, sir. 95 00:04:38,047 --> 00:04:39,366 Of course. 96 00:04:41,567 --> 00:04:45,037 Hauptmann Ulmann suggests it might be difficult to find, sir. 97 00:04:45,127 --> 00:04:46,958 It most probably will. 98 00:04:47,447 --> 00:04:49,836 I find that hard to believe, sir. 99 00:04:50,447 --> 00:04:53,678 When I first came to Colditz, Major, I found such things hard to believe. 100 00:04:53,767 --> 00:04:56,235 But now, nothing would surprise me. 101 00:04:56,647 --> 00:05:01,038 The more thoroughly we search, the more ingenious they are in hiding things. 102 00:05:01,127 --> 00:05:05,166 But this radio is undoubtedly the source of lying enemy propaganda, 103 00:05:05,247 --> 00:05:07,078 which is circulating through the entire camp, sir. 104 00:05:07,167 --> 00:05:08,646 I'm well aware of that. 105 00:05:08,727 --> 00:05:11,400 Hauptmann Ulmann obtained these notes from the British quarter, sir, 106 00:05:11,487 --> 00:05:13,955 a particularly invidious pack of lies. 107 00:05:14,047 --> 00:05:16,242 (PRISONERS SINGING IN GERMAN) 108 00:05:18,927 --> 00:05:22,442 I would call that vicious and dangerous propaganda, sir. 109 00:05:38,007 --> 00:05:40,965 That's an old German melody. Bach, I believe. 110 00:05:46,767 --> 00:05:48,917 I would suggest that we made an example 111 00:05:49,007 --> 00:05:53,080 of those persons responsible for passing on this information, sir. 112 00:05:53,247 --> 00:05:56,557 You did not hear the 8:00 bulletin from Berlin, Major? 113 00:05:56,647 --> 00:05:58,365 No, sir, I did not. 114 00:05:58,927 --> 00:06:02,602 The Fuhrer has relieved Field Marshal Rommel from his post 115 00:06:03,007 --> 00:06:05,567 and ordered him back to Berlin at once. 116 00:06:05,647 --> 00:06:09,799 The Field Marshal's place is to be taken by Generaloberst von Arnim. 117 00:06:10,607 --> 00:06:14,361 I fear things are not going too well for us in North Africa. 118 00:06:17,487 --> 00:06:19,637 Temporary setbacks are inevitable, sir. 119 00:06:19,727 --> 00:06:21,479 Yes. Yes, of course. 120 00:06:22,087 --> 00:06:26,478 MAN: One packet of playing cards, two pairs of socks, 2 marks 50. 121 00:06:29,687 --> 00:06:31,325 (SPEAKING FRENCH) 122 00:06:40,567 --> 00:06:44,401 Your account shows that you owe the company 7 marks 30. 123 00:06:44,487 --> 00:06:48,799 And there was the mouth organ last week. That comes to 1 6 marks. 124 00:06:50,007 --> 00:06:54,956 It is not a charity organisation we are running here, Duprez! 125 00:06:56,007 --> 00:06:58,646 I'm expecting a Red Cross parcel soon. 126 00:06:59,247 --> 00:07:02,000 Everyone is expecting a Red Cross parcel. 127 00:07:02,527 --> 00:07:04,085 (SPEAKS FRENCH) 128 00:07:05,967 --> 00:07:07,923 Give him the cigarettes. 129 00:07:09,847 --> 00:07:11,565 But no more credit. 130 00:07:13,607 --> 00:07:16,485 -Ah! Lieutenant... -Carter. 131 00:07:16,567 --> 00:07:18,717 -Right. Captain Vaillant. -Yes, I know. 132 00:07:18,807 --> 00:07:20,035 We are honoured, sir. 133 00:07:20,127 --> 00:07:23,119 -There is something I can do for you? -Yeah, perhaps. 134 00:07:23,207 --> 00:07:25,243 For the English, anything. 135 00:07:25,327 --> 00:07:28,000 Believe me, you have come to the right man. 136 00:07:28,087 --> 00:07:30,920 Come, come. A little aperitif before lunch. 137 00:07:31,127 --> 00:07:32,606 Oh, thank you. 138 00:07:35,367 --> 00:07:37,961 Please, sit. Feel at home. 139 00:07:38,047 --> 00:07:39,366 Thank you. 140 00:07:43,287 --> 00:07:46,279 -Reserved for special guests. -Oh, what is it? 141 00:07:46,407 --> 00:07:49,922 You could call it Pernod. 142 00:07:50,007 --> 00:07:52,237 It smells like Pernod. 143 00:07:52,327 --> 00:07:54,522 And it tastes like Pernod. 144 00:07:54,607 --> 00:07:55,926 Thank you. 145 00:07:56,007 --> 00:07:58,441 And if you drink enough of it, 146 00:07:58,527 --> 00:08:00,722 you don't know the difference the next morning. 147 00:08:00,807 --> 00:08:01,796 (SPEAKING FRENCH) 148 00:08:01,887 --> 00:08:03,479 -Cheers. -Cheers. 149 00:08:08,647 --> 00:08:10,444 Good, huh? (CHUCKLES) 150 00:08:11,327 --> 00:08:12,646 Cigarette? 151 00:08:12,727 --> 00:08:14,206 No, thank you. 152 00:08:14,767 --> 00:08:15,836 Mmm. 153 00:08:16,567 --> 00:08:18,239 Is it safe to smoke with this stuff around? 154 00:08:18,327 --> 00:08:20,557 (LAUGHING) French cigarettes, okay? 155 00:08:20,647 --> 00:08:22,763 No, it reminds me of better days, though. 156 00:08:22,847 --> 00:08:24,599 Ah, you know France. 157 00:08:24,687 --> 00:08:28,157 No, not really. I once went on a day trip to Bologne. 158 00:08:28,247 --> 00:08:30,124 You do not know the Riviera? 159 00:08:30,207 --> 00:08:32,801 -No, I'm afraid we never got that far. -Ah. 160 00:08:32,887 --> 00:08:34,957 I come from Marseille. 161 00:08:35,047 --> 00:08:37,163 Greatest city in all France. 162 00:08:37,247 --> 00:08:39,715 Sunshine, beautiful girls. 163 00:08:40,527 --> 00:08:42,119 (MATCH STRIKING) 164 00:08:43,327 --> 00:08:45,966 In Marseille, one can live like a man. 165 00:08:47,327 --> 00:08:49,363 This really is remarkable. How do you make it? 166 00:08:49,447 --> 00:08:52,917 Well, well. What is there I can do for you, Lieutenant? 167 00:08:53,207 --> 00:08:55,596 We were wondering if we might do a little barter. 168 00:08:55,687 --> 00:08:57,837 Something that we need for something that you may need. 169 00:08:57,927 --> 00:09:00,725 Believe me, you have come to the right man. Anything you want. 170 00:09:00,807 --> 00:09:05,642 Rope, string, cigarettes, Dutch cigars, German wines, nails, screws, everything. 171 00:09:06,127 --> 00:09:07,446 Except women. 172 00:09:07,527 --> 00:09:10,280 And I thought we were good at scrounging. 173 00:09:10,647 --> 00:09:13,957 My friend, you are speaking to an expert. 174 00:09:15,887 --> 00:09:19,800 Before the war, how do you think I made a living in Marseille? 175 00:09:21,407 --> 00:09:23,363 (SPEAKING FRENCH) 176 00:09:24,367 --> 00:09:26,562 -By one's white... -Wits. 177 00:09:26,647 --> 00:09:27,875 Exactly. 178 00:09:28,927 --> 00:09:31,566 In Marseille, I live like a prince. 179 00:09:32,807 --> 00:09:34,957 Handmade silk shirts. 180 00:09:35,047 --> 00:09:39,484 A big car. Delage. 6,000 centimetre cube. 181 00:09:40,247 --> 00:09:41,566 And women. 182 00:09:43,687 --> 00:09:45,439 Ah, this bloody war. 183 00:09:47,207 --> 00:09:49,163 I tell you, if I was in Marseille at this very moment, 184 00:09:49,247 --> 00:09:51,602 you can't get coffee, you can't get this, you can't get that... 185 00:09:51,687 --> 00:09:53,086 I would be a millionaire. 186 00:09:53,167 --> 00:09:55,203 Yeah, I imagine you would. 187 00:09:55,287 --> 00:09:57,801 They keep us here, prisoners of war. 188 00:09:58,367 --> 00:09:59,686 Which war? 189 00:10:00,247 --> 00:10:02,841 France is not at war with Germany. 190 00:10:03,727 --> 00:10:06,241 For us, the war ended two years ago. 191 00:10:06,967 --> 00:10:08,605 (SPEAKS FRENCH) 192 00:10:11,007 --> 00:10:12,360 I tell you, 193 00:10:13,247 --> 00:10:14,919 -I give myself... -No, thank you. 194 00:10:15,007 --> 00:10:19,046 ...one month and I will be out of this pigsty. 195 00:10:19,887 --> 00:10:21,843 I say to myself, ''Andre, 196 00:10:22,727 --> 00:10:26,083 ''in one month's time, you will be sitting at a cafe, 197 00:10:26,687 --> 00:10:29,076 ''into the sunshine, Boulevard Releche, 198 00:10:29,167 --> 00:10:32,045 ''sipping a cognac and watching girls go by.'' 199 00:10:35,807 --> 00:10:37,320 -I... -Well, business. 200 00:10:37,407 --> 00:10:39,125 You tell me what you want. 201 00:10:39,207 --> 00:10:43,166 Yes, well, in the British quarters we don't have a wireless. 202 00:10:43,967 --> 00:10:45,605 And I understand that you've got two of them, 203 00:10:45,687 --> 00:10:49,157 and I thought we might make some kind of a little deal. 204 00:10:50,927 --> 00:10:52,246 My friend, 205 00:10:53,407 --> 00:10:55,318 you are pulling my legs. 206 00:10:56,527 --> 00:10:57,562 No. 207 00:10:58,087 --> 00:11:01,796 Lieutenant, ask me for anything, the shirt off my back. 208 00:11:02,367 --> 00:11:03,766 But a radio? 209 00:11:03,847 --> 00:11:07,237 Have you any idea how long it has taken us to assemble our radio? 210 00:11:07,327 --> 00:11:09,795 A piece here, a piece there. It is like gold to us. 211 00:11:09,887 --> 00:11:11,923 Yeah, but you do have two. 212 00:11:13,167 --> 00:11:17,285 But your Lieutenant Brown is always welcome to listen to our radio. 213 00:11:17,367 --> 00:11:18,720 (MAN SHOUTS IN FRENCH) 214 00:11:18,807 --> 00:11:20,286 Here, take it. 215 00:11:28,767 --> 00:11:30,962 ULMANN: Your attention, gentlemen. 216 00:11:31,047 --> 00:11:33,800 You will all vacate these quarters at once. 217 00:11:38,127 --> 00:11:42,166 218 00:11:42,247 --> 00:11:44,317 -You're late, Simon. -Sorry. 219 00:11:45,527 --> 00:11:52,444 220 00:11:53,327 --> 00:11:55,636 221 00:11:55,727 --> 00:11:57,479 -Any luck? -No. 222 00:11:58,687 --> 00:12:01,121 Ulmann's tearing the place apart. 223 00:12:01,207 --> 00:12:02,799 Well, that's it, then. 224 00:12:02,887 --> 00:12:06,721 225 00:12:12,847 --> 00:12:16,362 Good morning, Pastor. I'm very sorry to have kept you waiting. 226 00:12:16,447 --> 00:12:18,642 It's kind of you to see me, Kommandant. 227 00:12:18,727 --> 00:12:21,002 -Please take a seat. -Thank you. 228 00:12:24,487 --> 00:12:27,638 Your letter says that you wish to see me, Pastor. 229 00:12:28,367 --> 00:12:30,119 It does not say why. 230 00:12:30,367 --> 00:12:34,440 I thought it better if I explained the matter to you personally, Kommandant. 231 00:12:34,527 --> 00:12:35,721 Please. 232 00:12:36,207 --> 00:12:38,721 Colditz is a small town, Kommandant. 233 00:12:39,607 --> 00:12:42,405 The people are very close to the church. 234 00:12:42,487 --> 00:12:46,196 Easter is a very important festival for them. 235 00:12:46,727 --> 00:12:48,445 Yes, yes, I'm sure. 236 00:12:48,687 --> 00:12:52,202 I have been informed that the Bishop of Leipzig 237 00:12:52,287 --> 00:12:56,360 is to honour our little church with his presence on Easter Friday. 238 00:12:56,847 --> 00:13:00,556 Naturally, I had hoped to make a good impression. 239 00:13:01,567 --> 00:13:05,162 We have a congregation, Kommandant. We have a fine organ 240 00:13:05,447 --> 00:13:07,517 and an excellent organist. 241 00:13:07,847 --> 00:13:10,315 Alas, we have no choir. 242 00:13:11,087 --> 00:13:15,285 All the young men are in the army. The boys are in the Hitlerjugend. 243 00:13:15,367 --> 00:13:18,803 Even the girls have been drafted to work on the farms. 244 00:13:19,567 --> 00:13:23,003 We did have something of a choir, but they were old men 245 00:13:23,727 --> 00:13:27,037 and now they have been called up into the Landwacht. 246 00:13:27,647 --> 00:13:30,798 I am not sure why this should concern me, Pastor. 247 00:13:32,447 --> 00:13:35,484 I thought I heard a choir a few moments ago. 248 00:13:36,327 --> 00:13:38,602 Yes, yes. Some of the prisoners. 249 00:13:38,687 --> 00:13:40,200 Oh, I see. 250 00:13:42,007 --> 00:13:44,840 I wonder if I understand you correctly, Pastor? 251 00:13:44,927 --> 00:13:49,079 Did you have it in mind that we should provide a choir from this camp 252 00:13:49,167 --> 00:13:51,556 to sing in your church at Easter? 253 00:13:52,287 --> 00:13:56,838 I had hoped, Kommandant, that you would at least consider the possibility. 254 00:13:56,927 --> 00:13:59,487 But this is a high security prison, Pastor. 255 00:13:59,567 --> 00:14:02,923 I naturally assumed that the men would be under guard. 256 00:14:03,127 --> 00:14:07,279 To permit a group of men to go down into the town, even under guard, 257 00:14:07,647 --> 00:14:11,481 is a risk which I would be most reluctant even to consider. 258 00:14:11,567 --> 00:14:13,956 I would not have asked you, Kommandant, 259 00:14:14,047 --> 00:14:16,686 except that I know that last summer 260 00:14:16,767 --> 00:14:19,406 some of your prisoners were taken to bathe in the river 261 00:14:19,487 --> 00:14:23,241 and there was a football match at one time, I believe. 262 00:14:23,327 --> 00:14:25,636 That was some years ago, Pastor. 263 00:14:27,887 --> 00:14:32,039 Most of the men here have been locked up for some considerable time. 264 00:14:33,047 --> 00:14:36,517 The desire to escape is, in many of them, an obsession. 265 00:14:37,367 --> 00:14:41,838 You would not believe, Pastor, the ingenuity and the patience 266 00:14:41,927 --> 00:14:45,237 with which men occupy their time in trying to get out. 267 00:14:45,327 --> 00:14:48,683 Now, it is not for me to make it any easier for them. 268 00:14:48,927 --> 00:14:53,364 I had hoped that amidst all this aggression and suffering, 269 00:14:54,167 --> 00:14:57,682 we could have brought even a handful of people together 270 00:14:58,207 --> 00:15:00,402 in the common worship of God. 271 00:15:01,127 --> 00:15:04,563 The men you have here, Kommandant, may be our enemies, 272 00:15:05,887 --> 00:15:08,117 but they're not God's enemies. 273 00:15:11,567 --> 00:15:14,365 (NEWSREADER CHATTERING IN FRENCH ON RADIO) 274 00:15:17,887 --> 00:15:19,843 (MAN EXCLAIMS IN FRENCH) 275 00:15:36,687 --> 00:15:38,006 (SPEAKS FRENCH) 276 00:15:38,087 --> 00:15:40,840 The bastard is smiling. That is no good. 277 00:15:51,327 --> 00:15:55,479 MOHN: If I might have your attention, gentlemen, please, for a moment? 278 00:16:03,607 --> 00:16:07,122 At 0845 on Monday, the 20th of April, 279 00:16:07,207 --> 00:16:11,041 which coincidentally happens to be the birthday of the Fuhrer, 280 00:16:11,127 --> 00:16:14,881 the entire French contingent will assemble in the courtyard, 281 00:16:15,127 --> 00:16:19,405 clad in winter clothing, with your personal belongings prepared for... 282 00:16:21,887 --> 00:16:24,355 evacuation. That is all, gentlemen. 283 00:16:25,327 --> 00:16:26,680 MAN: Major. 284 00:16:27,487 --> 00:16:28,476 Yes? 285 00:16:28,567 --> 00:16:31,161 Are we to be told where we are going? 286 00:16:40,967 --> 00:16:44,118 If it is of interest to you, yes, I can tell you. 287 00:16:44,607 --> 00:16:46,643 You're going to Oflag IV-A 288 00:16:47,527 --> 00:16:48,880 near Konin. 289 00:16:49,567 --> 00:16:51,603 It is a little cold there this time of the year, 290 00:16:51,687 --> 00:16:54,520 but unlike Colditz, 291 00:16:55,687 --> 00:16:58,520 there will be work enough to keep you warm. 292 00:17:00,047 --> 00:17:01,082 (CLICKS HEELS) 293 00:17:01,167 --> 00:17:02,486 Gentlemen. 294 00:17:07,567 --> 00:17:09,080 (SPEAKS FRENCH) 295 00:17:10,127 --> 00:17:11,116 (GRUNTING) 296 00:17:11,207 --> 00:17:12,959 (SHOUTING IN FRENCH) 297 00:17:15,967 --> 00:17:17,844 Konin? Where is that? 298 00:17:17,927 --> 00:17:19,838 Where is it? Where is it! 299 00:17:19,927 --> 00:17:21,519 It is in Poland! 300 00:17:21,807 --> 00:17:24,401 A filthy labour camp in Poland! 301 00:17:24,847 --> 00:17:27,315 3,000 kilometres from the Swiss border 302 00:17:27,407 --> 00:17:30,479 and 3,000 kilometres from the Italian border! 303 00:17:30,567 --> 00:17:32,239 (CURSES IN FRENCH) 304 00:17:32,607 --> 00:17:35,644 BROWN: Um, what's going to happen to the radio? 305 00:17:37,567 --> 00:17:39,637 What did you think, about the radio? 306 00:17:39,727 --> 00:17:42,639 We take it with us, the radio. What else? 307 00:17:42,767 --> 00:17:48,478 308 00:17:50,487 --> 00:17:57,199 309 00:17:58,367 --> 00:18:03,999 310 00:18:04,087 --> 00:18:05,315 FATHER: No, no, no! 311 00:18:05,407 --> 00:18:09,400 Gentlemen! Gentlemen, see, we cannot hear the words. 312 00:18:09,487 --> 00:18:10,806 Once more. 313 00:18:11,447 --> 00:18:18,125 314 00:18:18,807 --> 00:18:25,155 315 00:18:26,287 --> 00:18:32,396 316 00:18:35,447 --> 00:18:37,677 Cigarette, Colonel? 317 00:18:37,767 --> 00:18:39,086 Thank you. 318 00:18:40,767 --> 00:18:41,961 Please. 319 00:18:44,967 --> 00:18:49,245 I have a request from the pastor of the Protestant church in the town. 320 00:18:50,087 --> 00:18:54,524 He has asked if we could provide a choir to sing in his church at Easter. 321 00:18:59,727 --> 00:19:01,797 What do you think of the idea, Colonel? 322 00:19:01,887 --> 00:19:04,526 I'm sure they'll be most enthusiastic. 323 00:19:04,607 --> 00:19:06,643 It's good for morale, hmm? 324 00:19:06,927 --> 00:19:08,758 -Yes, very good. -Good. 325 00:19:11,727 --> 00:19:13,319 You appreciate, Colonel, 326 00:19:13,407 --> 00:19:15,967 that if I give my permission for these men to go into town, 327 00:19:16,047 --> 00:19:19,005 I am accepting a considerable responsibility. 328 00:19:19,807 --> 00:19:21,320 Yes, of course. 329 00:19:21,607 --> 00:19:23,996 I would expect you to give me your word of honour 330 00:19:24,087 --> 00:19:28,046 that no escape attempt will be made by any member of this choir. 331 00:19:28,407 --> 00:19:30,921 Kommandant, I can give you a parole on behalf of the British officers, 332 00:19:31,007 --> 00:19:33,567 but I believe there are some Poles and some French in the choir. 333 00:19:33,647 --> 00:19:34,636 I can't speak for them. 334 00:19:34,727 --> 00:19:37,480 I have already spoken to the senior Polish and French officers. 335 00:19:37,567 --> 00:19:39,364 I have their paroles. 336 00:19:39,967 --> 00:19:42,037 Well, in that case, I give you my word 337 00:19:42,127 --> 00:19:44,243 that no British officer will attempt to escape. 338 00:19:44,327 --> 00:19:45,646 Thank you. 339 00:19:46,087 --> 00:19:47,486 Good. 340 00:19:47,687 --> 00:19:49,882 Very well. I will speak with the pastor tomorrow 341 00:19:49,967 --> 00:19:52,401 and inform you of what arrangements he wishes should be made. 342 00:19:52,927 --> 00:19:54,679 Any chance of joining your mob, Padre? 343 00:19:54,767 --> 00:19:56,644 (LAUGHS) I'm sorry, Hoppy. 344 00:19:56,727 --> 00:20:00,083 Come along, Padre. You know, I used to be in the choir at school. 345 00:20:00,167 --> 00:20:01,156 You're all too late. 346 00:20:01,247 --> 00:20:03,636 347 00:20:03,727 --> 00:20:05,797 God has become popular all of a sudden. 348 00:20:05,887 --> 00:20:08,242 MAN: Surely you've got room for a couple more, Padre? 349 00:20:08,327 --> 00:20:09,680 I don't recall there being this eagerness 350 00:20:09,767 --> 00:20:11,405 when I first asked for volunteers. 351 00:20:11,487 --> 00:20:14,206 Just the weather for a nice little stroll down into the town. 352 00:20:14,287 --> 00:20:15,845 Fresh nip in the air. 353 00:20:15,927 --> 00:20:17,280 First flowers of spring... 354 00:20:17,367 --> 00:20:18,925 CARTER: 355 00:20:19,007 --> 00:20:20,838 -Don't you start! -Shut up! 356 00:20:23,887 --> 00:20:27,436 ULMANN: All those who are going to choir practice, fall in, gentlemen, please. 357 00:20:27,527 --> 00:20:29,119 I can hardly believe it. 358 00:20:29,207 --> 00:20:33,041 In a couple of minutes, we're actually going to walk right out of this place. 359 00:20:33,127 --> 00:20:35,322 You want to be right marker? 360 00:20:48,087 --> 00:20:50,317 Well, what's the idea of this? 361 00:20:51,927 --> 00:20:53,565 What's the matter, Padre? 362 00:20:53,647 --> 00:20:56,241 Well, this man is not a member of our choir. 363 00:20:56,327 --> 00:20:57,840 (SPEAKS GERMAN) 364 00:20:59,527 --> 00:21:02,325 -Captain Andre Vaillant? -At your service, Captain. 365 00:21:02,407 --> 00:21:03,999 That's the name on the list, Padre. 366 00:21:04,087 --> 00:21:06,043 This man has not rehearsed with us. 367 00:21:06,127 --> 00:21:07,321 Where is Captain Mariel? 368 00:21:07,407 --> 00:21:10,126 Captain Mariel has been taken ill, Padre. 369 00:21:10,207 --> 00:21:12,323 A little mal de stomach. 370 00:21:12,407 --> 00:21:14,637 But I will not disappoint you. 371 00:21:14,847 --> 00:21:16,041 Listen. 372 00:21:16,567 --> 00:21:20,480 373 00:21:20,927 --> 00:21:24,203 374 00:21:25,687 --> 00:21:29,123 You see? I've got what you call ""timbre"". 375 00:21:29,687 --> 00:21:31,086 Don't worry. 376 00:21:33,607 --> 00:21:34,926 Gentlemen, 377 00:21:35,567 --> 00:21:38,365 your senior officers have given their parole 378 00:21:38,447 --> 00:21:40,597 that there will be no attempt at escape 379 00:21:40,687 --> 00:21:44,566 and that you will conduct yourselves in an orderly and dignified manner 380 00:21:44,647 --> 00:21:46,842 while in the town of Colditz. 381 00:21:47,247 --> 00:21:50,683 I need not remind you that any breach of parole 382 00:21:50,767 --> 00:21:53,440 will have the most serious consequences. 383 00:21:53,527 --> 00:21:56,121 Right, and turn! 384 00:21:56,847 --> 00:21:58,326 Left, turn! 385 00:22:04,007 --> 00:22:06,157 Parade, forward march! 386 00:22:08,407 --> 00:22:10,284 Left, right, left, 387 00:22:10,367 --> 00:22:12,164 left, left, 388 00:22:12,247 --> 00:22:13,919 left, right, left. 389 00:22:20,767 --> 00:22:23,440 Hey, grab a bit of skirt for me, chaps. 390 00:22:26,087 --> 00:22:27,406 Left, left, 391 00:22:27,487 --> 00:22:29,159 left, right, left. 392 00:22:31,647 --> 00:22:33,444 Left, left, 393 00:22:33,527 --> 00:22:35,199 left, right, left, 394 00:22:35,447 --> 00:22:37,005 left, left. 395 00:22:37,807 --> 00:22:40,401 (SPEAKING FRENCH) 396 00:22:41,007 --> 00:22:44,158 In a dignified and orderly manner, the man said. 397 00:22:44,247 --> 00:22:46,044 Left, left, 398 00:22:46,127 --> 00:22:47,799 left, right, left. 399 00:22:56,287 --> 00:22:57,720 ULMANN: Halt! 400 00:22:59,767 --> 00:23:01,485 Flight Lieutenant Carter. 401 00:23:01,607 --> 00:23:05,885 Parade, turn and stand easy! 402 00:23:14,127 --> 00:23:15,799 Lieutenant Jordan? 403 00:23:21,607 --> 00:23:23,962 -Good morning. -Good morning. 404 00:23:24,407 --> 00:23:27,717 If you would be kind to accompany me into the church. 405 00:23:27,807 --> 00:23:30,879 Your men can arrange the choir through the other door. 406 00:23:31,047 --> 00:23:33,277 -By all means. -Bitte. 407 00:23:35,167 --> 00:23:37,078 (SPEAKING GERMAN) 408 00:23:38,567 --> 00:23:40,364 The rest of you follow me. 409 00:23:40,447 --> 00:23:43,120 Right, attention! 410 00:23:43,887 --> 00:23:45,559 Fall out! 411 00:24:01,447 --> 00:24:03,677 (ORGAN PLAYING) 412 00:24:31,367 --> 00:24:34,723 -It's beautiful. -Isn't it? Gorgeous. 413 00:24:37,727 --> 00:24:40,764 (ORGAN MUSIC PLAYING) 414 00:24:58,647 --> 00:25:00,877 (SIGHS) Fantastic. 415 00:25:01,847 --> 00:25:04,645 I've thrown better fish back into the sea. 416 00:25:04,727 --> 00:25:07,366 Not in the last four years he hasn't. 417 00:25:08,567 --> 00:25:11,764 Now, gentlemen. Gentlemen, your attention, please. 418 00:25:11,967 --> 00:25:14,117 The procedure is as follows. 419 00:25:14,687 --> 00:25:17,155 The pastor will address the congregation, 420 00:25:17,247 --> 00:25:19,807 and this will be followed by a short prayer. 421 00:25:19,887 --> 00:25:22,082 And the organist will play an introduction, 422 00:25:22,167 --> 00:25:24,886 and the first hymn we sing is hymn 1 00. 423 00:25:25,727 --> 00:25:28,195 It appears to be an old German tune, 424 00:25:28,287 --> 00:25:30,005 which is fortunate. 425 00:25:30,447 --> 00:25:33,598 So now, if you'll listen to the introduction from the organ 426 00:25:33,687 --> 00:25:36,997 and please try and come together. 427 00:25:37,527 --> 00:25:39,199 Thank you, Pastor. 428 00:25:39,327 --> 00:25:42,683 (SPEAKING GERMAN) 429 00:25:46,647 --> 00:25:48,160 (ORGANIST PLAYING) 430 00:25:53,807 --> 00:25:59,245 431 00:26:20,287 --> 00:26:22,403 (INDISTINCT MURMURING) 432 00:26:23,047 --> 00:26:25,197 MAN: Time to return, gentlemen. 433 00:26:25,287 --> 00:26:27,517 As quickly as you can, please. 434 00:26:34,007 --> 00:26:36,077 Fall in quickly, gentlemen. 435 00:26:51,167 --> 00:26:53,044 (SPEAKING GERMAN) 436 00:26:53,127 --> 00:26:54,242 Psst! 437 00:26:54,767 --> 00:26:56,246 (SPEAKING FRENCH) 438 00:26:56,327 --> 00:26:57,885 Not to be afraid. 439 00:26:57,967 --> 00:26:59,958 I just want to say hello. 440 00:27:01,407 --> 00:27:03,204 (SPEAKING FRENCH) 441 00:27:03,287 --> 00:27:05,403 -English? -A little. 442 00:27:05,487 --> 00:27:08,923 Right. What is your name? 443 00:27:09,647 --> 00:27:10,796 Gerda. 444 00:27:13,767 --> 00:27:15,997 You are very beautiful, Gerda. 445 00:27:31,847 --> 00:27:33,644 (SPEAKING GERMAN) 446 00:27:38,847 --> 00:27:41,407 You are like a rare flower in spring. 447 00:27:41,487 --> 00:27:43,364 Tender, beautiful. 448 00:27:44,407 --> 00:27:45,681 Delicate. 449 00:27:48,687 --> 00:27:50,518 I am Andre Vaillant. 450 00:27:50,607 --> 00:27:52,484 (SPEAKING GERMAN) 451 00:27:53,007 --> 00:27:55,202 (GUARDS SPEAKING GERMAN) 452 00:28:05,287 --> 00:28:07,482 (SPEAKING FRENCH) 453 00:28:08,687 --> 00:28:10,564 Where have you been, Captain Vaillant? 454 00:28:10,647 --> 00:28:14,117 I am sorry, my hymn book, I lose it. 455 00:28:15,327 --> 00:28:17,557 I thought we'd lost you for a minute. 456 00:28:17,647 --> 00:28:20,639 Just a little distraction, un petit tete-a-tete. 457 00:28:21,167 --> 00:28:23,317 (ORDERING IN GERMAN) 458 00:28:26,247 --> 00:28:28,283 -Flight Lieutenant Carter? -Sir. 459 00:28:28,367 --> 00:28:31,325 Parade, attention! 460 00:28:32,647 --> 00:28:34,524 Right turn! 461 00:28:35,767 --> 00:28:37,564 Forward march. 462 00:28:37,847 --> 00:28:40,759 Left, left, left, right, left. 463 00:28:40,967 --> 00:28:42,002 (WHISTLING) 464 00:28:42,087 --> 00:28:45,477 Left, left, left, right, left. 465 00:28:46,807 --> 00:28:51,039 Oh, my God. Here they come. Just look at them. 466 00:28:51,127 --> 00:28:52,845 Smug as hell. 467 00:28:52,927 --> 00:28:54,758 How did it go, you lucky bastards? 468 00:28:54,847 --> 00:28:56,678 I rather cared for that blonde you were chatting to. 469 00:28:56,767 --> 00:28:58,485 Yeah, those two brunettes weren't bad, either. 470 00:28:58,567 --> 00:28:59,556 Oh, you're joking. 471 00:28:59,687 --> 00:29:02,076 I hope you fellows didn't completely waste your time down there. 472 00:29:02,167 --> 00:29:04,727 Oh, no, we managed to nick you a few souvenirs. 473 00:29:04,807 --> 00:29:06,559 See, chaps? We didn't forget about you entirely. 474 00:29:06,647 --> 00:29:07,921 Four wood screws, 475 00:29:08,007 --> 00:29:12,080 one electric light socket and four assorted keys. 476 00:29:12,167 --> 00:29:13,919 One German lavatory chain. 477 00:29:14,007 --> 00:29:14,996 (ALL LAUGHING) 478 00:29:15,087 --> 00:29:16,839 Twenty feet of sash cord, half a dozen teaspoons. 479 00:29:16,927 --> 00:29:18,155 JONES: Oh, well done, chaps. 480 00:29:18,247 --> 00:29:21,478 BRENT: One mirror, two doorknobs and a hassock. 481 00:29:21,567 --> 00:29:23,922 WALTERS: I thought you looked a bit preggers when you walked in. 482 00:29:24,007 --> 00:29:25,486 (ALL LAUGHING) 483 00:29:25,727 --> 00:29:27,797 Damn liberty that Frenchman, horning in like that. 484 00:29:27,887 --> 00:29:30,196 Yes. Well, actually, he had rather a good voice. 485 00:29:30,287 --> 00:29:33,518 Yeah, he would have. He's the sort of bloke that does everything well. 486 00:29:33,607 --> 00:29:35,757 (SINGING IN GERMAN) 487 00:29:39,327 --> 00:29:41,045 Like I'm alive 488 00:29:43,287 --> 00:29:45,278 (SINGING CONTINUES) 489 00:29:49,287 --> 00:29:52,085 490 00:29:52,167 --> 00:29:55,239 491 00:29:55,967 --> 00:29:58,435 492 00:29:58,527 --> 00:30:03,043 493 00:30:05,727 --> 00:30:08,446 Excellent, gentlemen. Truly splendid. 494 00:30:08,527 --> 00:30:10,404 Sehr guti Very good. 495 00:30:10,487 --> 00:30:12,284 Excellent. Excellent! 496 00:30:13,087 --> 00:30:14,964 Maybe they'll book us for a tour. 497 00:30:15,047 --> 00:30:17,641 Gentlemen. Gentlemen! 498 00:30:18,647 --> 00:30:22,435 The pastor wishes to say how delighted he is with your performance. 499 00:30:22,527 --> 00:30:25,121 He expresses the conviction that Friday's service 500 00:30:25,207 --> 00:30:28,005 will be a success due to your cooperation. 501 00:30:28,447 --> 00:30:30,324 Next week, Leipzig Cathedral. 502 00:30:30,407 --> 00:30:33,524 Now, gentlemen, if you please, we have to hurry, 503 00:30:33,687 --> 00:30:35,837 or we'll be late for Appel. 504 00:30:37,327 --> 00:30:39,363 Quickly please, gentlemen. 505 00:30:51,087 --> 00:30:53,601 (GUARD SPEAKING GERMAN) 506 00:31:14,167 --> 00:31:15,282 Psst! 507 00:31:18,847 --> 00:31:20,439 (MOCK WHISTLING) 508 00:31:21,647 --> 00:31:23,365 (WHISPERING) Henri! 509 00:31:23,887 --> 00:31:25,798 (SPEAKING FRENCH) 510 00:31:26,687 --> 00:31:28,643 ANDRE: You speak German? 511 00:31:31,407 --> 00:31:32,920 Not now, Andre. 512 00:31:33,807 --> 00:31:36,037 ANDRE: What is Abfluss? 513 00:31:37,567 --> 00:31:41,606 -Comment? -Abfluss. 514 00:31:42,647 --> 00:31:45,559 Abfluss? I don't know. 515 00:31:47,367 --> 00:31:50,518 ANDRE: Eh, think, think! Abfluss. 516 00:31:51,767 --> 00:31:53,086 Abfluss. 517 00:31:55,287 --> 00:31:56,800 Abfluss. Uh... 518 00:31:58,927 --> 00:32:00,599 A pipe. 519 00:32:01,727 --> 00:32:03,718 ANDRE: A pipe? 520 00:32:04,127 --> 00:32:05,958 No, impossible. 521 00:32:06,527 --> 00:32:08,757 You asked me, I'm telling you. 522 00:32:20,567 --> 00:32:21,966 ANDRE: Psst. 523 00:32:23,367 --> 00:32:25,403 A pipe, a pipe. What else? 524 00:32:28,287 --> 00:32:29,481 A pipe. 525 00:32:30,967 --> 00:32:33,720 A drain, a sewer, or something like that. 526 00:32:35,967 --> 00:32:37,480 ANDRE: A drain? 527 00:32:38,047 --> 00:32:40,515 Can I go to sleep now? 528 00:32:42,487 --> 00:32:44,239 Oui, merci. 529 00:32:53,327 --> 00:32:54,555 A drain? 530 00:32:55,767 --> 00:32:57,564 (PRISONERS CHATTERING) 531 00:33:00,647 --> 00:33:01,966 (KNOCKING) 532 00:33:02,487 --> 00:33:03,681 Marcel. 533 00:33:04,567 --> 00:33:07,035 (SPEAKING FRENCH) 534 00:33:10,127 --> 00:33:12,357 There are a few things I need urgently. 535 00:33:12,447 --> 00:33:13,675 Mmm-hmm? 536 00:33:14,327 --> 00:33:15,476 What things? 537 00:33:15,567 --> 00:33:19,321 A travel warrant, a passport, a visa and 1 ,000 German marks. 538 00:33:20,527 --> 00:33:23,564 You also require perhaps a motorcar and a chauffeur? 539 00:33:23,647 --> 00:33:25,000 I will pay. 540 00:33:25,927 --> 00:33:28,521 -That goes without saying. -Everything I have in my closet, 541 00:33:28,607 --> 00:33:32,043 and the concession for the cigarettes and the liquors. 542 00:33:32,167 --> 00:33:35,477 -It will take a long time. -I must have them by Friday. 543 00:33:35,567 --> 00:33:37,876 -Impossible. -Impossible? But you will do it. 544 00:33:39,767 --> 00:33:42,725 Capitaine, are you planning on leaving us? 545 00:33:45,087 --> 00:33:48,363 Poland is too cold for my warm Mediterranean blood. 546 00:33:48,927 --> 00:33:52,602 Like the birds, I have decided to fly south for the summer. 547 00:33:53,647 --> 00:33:55,478 (CHURCH BELLS TOLLING) 548 00:34:04,327 --> 00:34:05,680 MAN: Parade. 549 00:34:07,127 --> 00:34:08,242 Halt. 550 00:34:08,327 --> 00:34:09,646 (DOG WHINING) 551 00:34:09,727 --> 00:34:12,639 Parade, right turn! 552 00:34:14,167 --> 00:34:17,204 And right! At ease. 553 00:34:17,287 --> 00:34:19,164 (SPEAKING GERMAN) 554 00:34:20,007 --> 00:34:21,884 What's the old boy going on about? 555 00:34:21,967 --> 00:34:24,800 He says he doesn't want dogs in the church. 556 00:34:25,607 --> 00:34:26,756 Quite right, too. 557 00:34:26,847 --> 00:34:29,315 (SPEAKING GERMAN) 558 00:34:59,167 --> 00:35:00,839 Lieutenant Jordan. 559 00:35:04,847 --> 00:35:07,156 Gentlemen, file into the church. 560 00:35:08,927 --> 00:35:11,395 Well, you'd better be quick about it. 561 00:35:11,567 --> 00:35:14,843 Parade, attention! Turn! 562 00:35:15,607 --> 00:35:17,279 -Fall out! -Now. 563 00:35:24,047 --> 00:35:26,242 This choir is not what it used to be. 564 00:35:26,327 --> 00:35:28,363 Yeah, gone down the drain. 565 00:35:30,847 --> 00:35:32,485 (SPEAKING GERMAN) 566 00:35:47,407 --> 00:35:49,875 You will be charged with forging official documents, 567 00:35:49,967 --> 00:35:52,401 and in possession of state papers. 568 00:35:53,887 --> 00:35:55,206 -Sir? -Yes. 569 00:35:56,047 --> 00:35:57,321 This man. 570 00:35:58,447 --> 00:36:00,961 He's with the choir. Andre Vaillant. 571 00:36:21,567 --> 00:36:22,761 Everybody out here immediately. 572 00:36:22,847 --> 00:36:24,200 Yes, sir, major. 573 00:36:24,287 --> 00:36:30,203 574 00:36:31,087 --> 00:36:37,003 575 00:36:37,607 --> 00:36:43,045 576 00:36:44,047 --> 00:36:45,958 577 00:36:46,047 --> 00:36:48,083 Everybody out! 578 00:36:49,007 --> 00:36:50,360 The balloon's gone up. 579 00:36:50,447 --> 00:36:52,119 (SPEAKING GERMAN) 580 00:36:52,207 --> 00:36:53,925 Come on, gentlemen. 581 00:36:54,047 --> 00:36:55,719 At once. Hurry up. 582 00:36:57,047 --> 00:36:59,083 (SPEAKING GERMAN) 583 00:37:12,487 --> 00:37:14,398 Move on. 584 00:37:14,527 --> 00:37:17,325 -Were you right marker? -I don't know. Was I? 585 00:37:17,407 --> 00:37:19,637 (ALL CHATTING AT ONCE) 586 00:37:24,007 --> 00:37:26,157 Come on, gentlemen. Quickly. 587 00:37:26,327 --> 00:37:28,397 -Hurry up! -No, no. Come on. 588 00:37:28,887 --> 00:37:31,196 -I'm right marker. -You're what? 589 00:37:32,047 --> 00:37:34,800 -Quicker than that, Ulmann. -That's enough! 590 00:37:34,887 --> 00:37:37,845 You will kindly line up without further talk. 591 00:37:39,967 --> 00:37:41,605 (CLEARING THROAT) 592 00:37:45,047 --> 00:37:47,277 And where is Captain Vaillant? 593 00:37:59,967 --> 00:38:02,401 Ulmann, march them back to the camp at once. 594 00:38:02,487 --> 00:38:05,001 I am extremely disappointed, Colonel Preston. 595 00:38:05,087 --> 00:38:08,477 And I am responsible only for the British officers, Kommandant. 596 00:38:08,567 --> 00:38:10,797 This man could not have escaped without some assistance. 597 00:38:10,887 --> 00:38:12,639 Your men must have collaborated in some way. 598 00:38:12,727 --> 00:38:14,001 I doubt it. 599 00:38:14,087 --> 00:38:16,282 Well, we shall soon find out. 600 00:38:48,167 --> 00:38:51,318 -What have you got in there? -Nothing especially. 601 00:38:52,967 --> 00:38:54,446 Identity card. 602 00:39:05,247 --> 00:39:07,886 Everything is all right, Oberleutnant. 603 00:39:55,887 --> 00:39:58,640 Come on, come on. Move it out of the way. 604 00:40:21,447 --> 00:40:22,482 (EXCLAIMS) 605 00:40:26,047 --> 00:40:27,241 My God. 606 00:40:28,207 --> 00:40:31,882 One night in that stinking drain, and I smell like a skunk. 607 00:40:35,367 --> 00:40:37,927 You are not embarrassed to see a man naked like this? 608 00:40:38,007 --> 00:40:40,157 I grew up in big family, many brothers. 609 00:40:40,247 --> 00:40:41,282 Oh. 610 00:40:42,767 --> 00:40:45,804 Where are they now? In the army? 611 00:40:46,207 --> 00:40:48,118 One is dead, in Africa. 612 00:40:48,647 --> 00:40:50,922 The other is on the East front. 613 00:40:51,407 --> 00:40:54,205 My little brother is prisoner of war in Russia. 614 00:40:54,287 --> 00:40:57,040 Oh. It's sad. 615 00:40:58,607 --> 00:41:01,075 What about the rest of your family? 616 00:41:01,647 --> 00:41:04,036 My mother died three months past. 617 00:41:04,487 --> 00:41:07,399 My father is worker in factory in Leipzig. 618 00:41:07,487 --> 00:41:09,717 He come home only at weekends. 619 00:41:13,847 --> 00:41:17,476 -So, you live here alone? -Ja. 620 00:41:19,727 --> 00:41:21,763 Ah, that is better. 621 00:41:24,367 --> 00:41:27,439 Now, no longer I smell like Schwein. (CHUCKLES) 622 00:41:37,687 --> 00:41:40,201 Tell me, why do you do this? 623 00:41:44,927 --> 00:41:47,919 It will be very bad for you if you get caught. 624 00:41:48,207 --> 00:41:50,596 -Why? -I do not know. 625 00:41:52,447 --> 00:41:54,403 For my brother, perhaps. 626 00:41:54,647 --> 00:41:57,844 I hope maybe in Russia, some woman be kind to him. 627 00:42:01,967 --> 00:42:04,401 You are a beautiful person, Gerda. 628 00:42:04,727 --> 00:42:07,685 Inside as well as outside. 629 00:42:08,087 --> 00:42:09,884 (VEHICLE APPROACHING) 630 00:42:27,807 --> 00:42:31,163 -Why do they come here? -They were here this morning. 631 00:42:31,647 --> 00:42:33,956 Look, I'll be gone soon. 632 00:42:34,047 --> 00:42:36,117 Look, I have papers and documents. 633 00:42:36,207 --> 00:42:38,084 I can take a train out of here. 634 00:42:38,167 --> 00:42:41,637 There is a train, 8:00 in the morning. It go to Stuttgart. 635 00:42:41,727 --> 00:42:44,195 -This afternoon I buy you ticket. -Right. 636 00:42:44,287 --> 00:42:47,085 You buy two tickets. 637 00:42:51,367 --> 00:42:53,005 You come with me. 638 00:42:53,327 --> 00:42:55,443 It'll be dangerous for you to stay here. 639 00:42:55,527 --> 00:42:57,279 You come with Andre. 640 00:42:57,367 --> 00:42:59,961 I'll take you with me into the sunshine. 641 00:43:03,327 --> 00:43:06,922 Besides, a man and woman travelling together, we could be man and wife. 642 00:43:07,007 --> 00:43:08,838 It would look better. 643 00:43:11,367 --> 00:43:14,518 They look for one man. One man alone, more suspicious. 644 00:43:14,607 --> 00:43:16,279 Do you understand? 645 00:43:16,367 --> 00:43:17,959 But I have Papa. 646 00:43:21,407 --> 00:43:22,920 Cherie. 647 00:43:24,807 --> 00:43:27,446 Pretty soon now, the war will be over. 648 00:43:27,647 --> 00:43:29,877 You will be able to come back. 649 00:43:30,047 --> 00:43:32,686 But it has been grey for you too long. 650 00:43:33,247 --> 00:43:34,760 You are pretty. 651 00:43:34,847 --> 00:43:37,441 You should feel the sun on your face. 652 00:43:37,887 --> 00:43:39,957 You need love and laughter. 653 00:43:41,847 --> 00:43:44,156 You buy two tickets. 654 00:43:51,887 --> 00:43:53,400 (DOWNING SIGHS) 655 00:43:54,087 --> 00:43:58,080 You know, your French friend has really dropped the Colonel in it. 656 00:43:58,167 --> 00:43:59,600 I don't know. 657 00:44:00,727 --> 00:44:02,365 It wasn't our fault. 658 00:44:03,927 --> 00:44:06,202 -Was it? -Certainly not. 659 00:44:11,447 --> 00:44:15,235 I'll bet they're really tearing the town apart looking for him. 660 00:44:15,327 --> 00:44:18,080 I can't forgive him for ruining the service. 661 00:44:18,167 --> 00:44:20,920 He must have had the whole thing planned. 662 00:44:22,247 --> 00:44:23,282 No. 663 00:44:26,727 --> 00:44:27,876 To Andre. 664 00:44:31,127 --> 00:44:33,163 Yeah, well, good luck to him. 665 00:44:33,247 --> 00:44:34,965 I hope he makes it. 666 00:44:35,887 --> 00:44:38,355 He's probably halfway to France by now. 667 00:44:38,447 --> 00:44:41,837 (SPEAKING FRENCH) 668 00:44:45,167 --> 00:44:46,885 Je t"aime. 669 00:44:46,967 --> 00:44:49,527 No. No, you do not mean it. 670 00:44:49,607 --> 00:44:52,075 -I swear. -No, it is only because... 671 00:45:01,607 --> 00:45:04,883 Whatever happens, all my life 672 00:45:06,287 --> 00:45:08,755 I will remember this little moment. 673 00:45:09,607 --> 00:45:12,758 With you, like a little child. 674 00:45:13,127 --> 00:45:17,006 You... You were very gentle. 675 00:45:17,527 --> 00:45:19,404 (SPEAKING FRENCH) 676 00:45:21,367 --> 00:45:23,244 Tomorrow, you come with me. 677 00:45:23,327 --> 00:45:26,205 -No, I cannot. -We'll leave this war behind. 678 00:45:26,567 --> 00:45:29,923 -Andre... -The war is for soldiers, 679 00:45:30,287 --> 00:45:31,800 not for lovers. 680 00:45:34,847 --> 00:45:36,838 How do you say in French? 681 00:45:40,327 --> 00:45:43,160 -Je t"aime. -Je t"aime. 682 00:45:53,047 --> 00:45:55,481 (TRAIN RUMBLING, WHISTLE BLOWING) 683 00:46:03,167 --> 00:46:05,761 It's too late now to change our mind. 684 00:46:06,847 --> 00:46:07,962 Come. 685 00:46:43,167 --> 00:46:45,123 Perhaps it will be late. 686 00:46:46,167 --> 00:46:48,237 German trains always run on time. 687 00:46:48,327 --> 00:46:51,285 That is one thing the Fuhrer did for Germany. 688 00:46:54,807 --> 00:46:56,445 (SPEAKING GERMAN) 689 00:47:18,127 --> 00:47:20,083 -Stuttgart? -Jawohl. 690 00:47:47,287 --> 00:47:50,757 I have just been going through the effects of Vaillant, sir. 691 00:47:50,847 --> 00:47:52,280 I found this. 692 00:47:59,087 --> 00:48:00,315 ''Gerda.'' 693 00:48:02,087 --> 00:48:04,476 -Do you know who she is? -No, sir. 694 00:48:05,047 --> 00:48:06,958 I have informed the SS. 695 00:48:36,807 --> 00:48:38,684 It would not work, Andre. 696 00:48:38,767 --> 00:48:40,166 Are you mad? 697 00:48:41,127 --> 00:48:44,199 We cannot stay here. Come, we buy the ticket on the train. 698 00:48:44,287 --> 00:48:46,437 (SPEAKING GERMAN) 699 00:48:46,527 --> 00:48:49,246 No, please! You go, I stay. 700 00:48:49,327 --> 00:48:52,637 -I beg you. -Please, go quickly. 701 00:48:55,167 --> 00:48:58,637 One day, I'll be back. You'll see. 702 00:48:59,007 --> 00:49:00,645 (WHISTLE BLOWING) 703 00:49:02,407 --> 00:49:04,238 (CONDUCTOR BLOWING WHISTLE) 704 00:49:28,487 --> 00:49:30,125 MAN: Poor beggars. 705 00:49:30,207 --> 00:49:34,041 I don't suppose many of them will ever see France again, do you? 706 00:49:34,127 --> 00:49:35,162 No. 707 00:49:36,767 --> 00:49:39,076 I say, chaps, guess what? 708 00:49:42,087 --> 00:49:44,043 With the compliments of Captain Vaillant. 709 00:49:44,127 --> 00:49:45,446 (ALL CHEERING) 710 00:49:45,527 --> 00:49:47,518 Our own wireless, at last! 711 00:49:50,727 --> 00:49:53,639 (MEN SINGING PATRIOTIC SONG IN FRENCH) 712 00:50:05,767 --> 00:50:08,918 -You think he'll make it? -Who, Vaillant? 713 00:50:09,447 --> 00:50:11,199 Yeah, he'll make it. 714 00:50:12,407 --> 00:50:14,079 I can see him now. 715 00:50:14,407 --> 00:50:16,762 Lying on a beach in the south of France. 716 00:50:16,847 --> 00:50:18,599 ''Into the sunshine.'' 717 00:50:19,727 --> 00:50:22,480 Couple of blondes on either side of him. 718 00:50:27,007 --> 00:50:29,805 (MEN SINGING PATRIOTIC SONG IN FRENCH) 719 00:50:46,847 --> 00:50:48,758 (FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)