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FOUR TANK MEN AND A DOG

RINGS

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Where are you going? Watch out so your shoes don't fall off

Where are you going? Watch out so your shoes don't fall off

Se says he's not going anywhere, most of all to a German.

We could take her to the howitzer company in Berlin

Gustlik..

A thin thing like that doesn't take up much space.

Remember Warsaw? Do you want to risk it?

Remember Warsaw? Do you want to risk it?

What about Wichura? There would be more place without him.

- We need a gun man - True.

- Нonoratka.. - I'm not going to any Kugel.

- Berlin's very dangerous now - It's safe here.

- Armour is thick - If anything hit this tin box.

This war will be over soon, I'll get Нonoratka from Ritzen.

Where are you going, can't you see they're coming through

Go!

Make that dog of yours useful! Black cat means bad luck.

Then go back, I'll tell you all about Berlin

Then go back, I'll tell you all about Berlin

It's too far, I'd get blisters.

Janek..

Maybe you could explain it to her with your smooth talk?

I didn't put her in the tank

If every girl wanted...

She's not just any girl.

She's not just any girl.

I'm asking you 'cause she's my fiancee.

- Does she know? - No.

Then tell her

Alright, but can she stay?

No

You see Marusia here?

The commander told me to say that Нonorata is my fiancee.

- Really? - That's the absolute truth.

But you never gave me a ring

Where will I find a ring?

Stronger than gold

What the hell?

I'm from Sandomierz.

I'm from Sandomierz.

Polish!

Long live Poland!

Guys, look at all the food It's enough to feed an army

We should stop somewhere.

It's ready, it'll take less time I'll be back in 45 min.

It's ready, it'll take less time I'll be back in 45 min.

- What about the food? - Leave us some

Get out You're staying.

Gustlik..

- You didn't mind this morning. - The commander doesn't allow.

- You didn't mind this morning. - The commander doesn't allow.

Now there are new rules. lron is stronger than gold.

A black cat crossed the road

Cat was small, tank is big.

The war will be over before we get to Berlin.

They might think Poles are a non-drinking nation.

They might think Poles are a non-drinking nation.

Let's drink to the free nations of Europe!

- A good dancer - You dance better.

I could even better but my braid got undone.

I've got it!

You lost it in the generaI's car, I found it and kept it.

You lost it in the generaI's car, I found it and kept it.

- You say that to every girl. - That's not true.

It's all over

Over!

- I'm dead. - No!

Get on

Were you having fun?

We will be.

- Which way were you going back? - From the South, but it's empty.

Our people went further West. Russians turned towards Berlin.

Czeresniak, come back!

What's that for?

I exchanged it for my gun.

You gave away your gun?

There's plenty of guns here He gave it to me for freedom.

Get in.

Give me your address

Wichura!

We exchanged addresses We might visit them in Paris

We exchanged addresses We might visit them in Paris

Did you have fun? You can get some fresh air on the engine

- No - Quiet!

Should I get out?

No. Take the gunner's seat

- Where? - On the left there.

Wichura, hold them so they don't fall off.

I'm going

Am I to ride it like a horse?

How do I get up there?

Get in!

Am I staying for ever?

Am Istaying for ever?

You'll go behind the lines and wait there

Last days are the worst

My fiancee is in hospital and I'm happy about it.

Go!

Is that from her?

I made it myself

Will he take me after the war? Will he take me?

Can I trust him?

Out of a hundred kilos there's 90 kilos of honesty.

May I have a word with you?

- What is it? - Did you see the Russet crew?

Take me to the doctor

- Chest wound lt's serious - To the tent. Fast

Leave them

They are prisoners from Кreutzburg

- Come here sergeant Ogoniok. - Nurse, bed on the left!

- Come here sergeant Ogoniok. - Nurse, bed on the left!

I met the Russet crew.

- Do they have a tank? - Yes They're nice guys

- We drank wahtanguri. - What?

We're on first name basis

How can you trust a guy?

- I sent the commander a report. - Will they let you stay?

I can marry Janek and stay in Poland

Your colonel has to get these papers. I'm afraid to mail them

Your colonel has to get these papers. I'm afraid to mail them

- I'll take them to НQ. - You're sweet. And for Janek

Sergeant Ogoniok

Beautiful job

Fifteen years of practice.

Fifteen years of practice.

l sewed a lot.

Weddings, christenings, the occupation

I'm also from Warsaw From Minsk to be exact

Ispecialise in other things

lf your Marusia was ever to have a child then come to me.

What?

I'm serious. A good hand

I'm serious. A good hand

And a lucky one

To tell you the truth Idon't like war. Ilike peace.

Thanks. They call me ''Zadra''. Corporal cadet.

- Ithank you. - What for?

That you let me help you with the wounded.

That you let me help you with the wounded.

Italked with the corporal. He came by car

- You have a car? - Yes

- Ensign, to the third tent! - Coming

Go and bring your uncle to the hill.

- Will you give me a lift? - For a kiss even to Berlin

- Will you give me a lift? - For a kiss even to Berlin

We can't enter Berlin from the East, Spandau is there.

We have to go this way. From the West.

There!

Transport's guaranteed I'll get you to Berlin

We need uniforms.

lt would be good if you had a Polish uniform

Why?

At checkpoints allies get off easier than their own people

Jozek, let's go

We'll take care of uniforms, you think about a gun.

That's no problem.

lf they catch you, even the commander's consent won't help

What should Ido?

Wait, it's only a few days.

Private Szawello reports his entrance

- Ineed... - Those are women's uniforms

My jacket's torn and my back is cold

- Talk on - Yes ma'am.

Sit down and sew

21 , 22, 23, 24

What is it?

- They were changed recently. - Idon't want any.

I'm watching and thinking that you're so pale

Sitting all the time in the tent you don't get any sun.

War is no time for sunbathing

The war's almost over. A walk can do more good than work.

How's that?

lf some sergeant, maybe not the youngest,

but in prime of his life wanted to tell you something...

but in prime of his life wanted to tell you something...

Let him say it.

Some things can be said anywhere, some only outside

Some things can be said anywhere, some only outside

in the spring sun, not next to underwear

Even freshly washed.

- My name's Кatarzyna. - I'm Кonstanty

- Are you sewing? - Yes.

Then carry on For the time being.

Konstanty.

- lf we are to go - Yes, let's go.

- We're going to the forest? - Yes

- You wanted to say something - Yes

You see, it's clear that the war's almost over

Spring has come, every bird, like that swallow for example,

or sparrow, or starling, or jay, or stork, or magpie

ln short: all other birds.

.and they all are making their nests

So?

We, people, are a lot smarter than birds.

We also should plan our future.

You have a way with words.

You're very kind

Then after dinner Iwonder how your story ends.

First she's going, then she isn't.

lf you have nothing against it, I'd like to stay, too.

No Where one Szawello goes, the other follows

Anyone there?

I'm going for a walk

Maybe we could go together.

Are you going that way?

Yes

We're going the other way

Why are you in uniform?

Are the conspirators ready?

Are you running away?

To Berlin.

- That's where the bombs are - That's right

- I'll get it, if Ilet you go. - That's right

- Maybe I'll be shot. - That's right

Hurry!

I'm not staying alone with the commander

No way!

Wait!

I'm going with you!

Go on alone, I'm staying

Give this to the colonel. Don't lose it!

Tell him Ihad to stay at the hospital

I got sick

I wasn't supposed to take you

Something wrong with me?

Go!

Stop here.

Gas, oil

Everything. But you have to pump it yourself

Wichura, fill it up Hurry, before it runs out.

Let's go and see what's in town.

I feel like a beer

Let's go!

Corporal Wichura is in command

He's giving you a hard time.

lt's none of your business

What should I do to make it alright again?

First pour a bucket of water over your head.

Private Czeresniak!

Put this in where it's supposed to be put in

Maybe I could talk to the commander about Gustlik

All this is because of you and that cat.

- Нe wants to send me away - He's right

Why to a German and a private when I served a general?

There are good people among the privates.

I know Кugel

He'll do anything for the sergeant. Нe won't do you any harm

Did you see that? Our people must have got here fast.

Leave it. You want to make holes in a picture?

- Look! Beer - Where?

What's that?

Look at them

Why are you breaking them?

They won't need these It's all marches

lt's a stupid thing to do

Have some It's cold.

- No - Drink.

We came to tell you that we'll never drink again.

Never

- Really? - Unless on a very special occasion.

How was it?

The French!

Are you going to Warsaw?

Paris is that way. This is the way to Warsaw.

- Where are you taking them? - To Ritzen

Old friends

Grzegorz, ask Janek..

- Ask about what? - Permission for me to stay

Szarik, ask Janek

They're from Spandau They're taking ammo to our howitzers

- Where are the cannons? - Who are you?

The commander.

- You're going to Ritzen? - Yes

- Will you take the girl? - Is she pretty?

Don't worry about that. She's my fiancee.

I'm going to a German and a Bolshevik is taking me

Don't worry We'll get you there safely.

What did he say?

He said he'll take you there

Thank you Keep en eye on her

Time to go.

We'll meet in Paris

What are you doing?

We say that a Bolshevik is not bad if you bless him

We say Polish girls aren't bad if you give them flowers.

To Spandau?

Yes

- Did you see tank 1 02? - Yes Scouts were there too.

And the commander? He had a generaI's badge.

- Like mine? - The same.

Thank you.

He has a girl in the truck

We'll catch up with Russet soon.

- I'm not going any further - Why?

If Magneto saw all of you Go on alone.

But sir

If anyone asks, don't say I gave you a lift.

You can get there on foot, it's not far.

- You promised to give me a kiss. - I didn't

And if you see them, tell them to wait for us

If we at least had bicycles

They're gone.

If we find a road we might hitch a ride

Let's go to the town

It's better not to go between the houses.

It looks deserted

Should we run?

Jozek you cover from the left and Lidka from the right

He's dead.

They'll be waiting for them at home.

There's nothing we can do here Let's go.

Ensign Zubryk!

It'll be faster by bike

Let's go

It's still a time of unrest.

Quiet!

Have you gone deaf or what?

Aim for the Tiger and fire away!

Be fearless and kill the pray!

- I said, stop it! - Don't you like it?

I'm getting sick from all that noise you're making.

Close the top hatches, there might be snipers on the roofs.

Close the top hatches, there might be snipers on the roofs.

We haven't crossed the front yet

The Germans broke through the front and are fleeing to the West.

I'll do the reconnaissance

I thought I'd never find you.

- Where is my brother? - Нe's ahead of us

Tell him I'm staying with you

- I've got some news for you... - Alright

Your girl.

Load shell.

Get ready!

To the right. Aim lower.

Fire!

Here.

Careful Germans are in the windows.

To the left Fire!

Tiger!

Germans!

Tiger dead ahead

It's within range. Load armour-piercing shell.

Fire!

Just in time.

- Нowitzer? - No, propaganda

Sergeant Stasko.

Tough defence.

What do you expect? Our car is burned, the howitzer car, too

We couldn't run.

The propaganda car and the howitzer? Who's supporting who?

Cigarette?

My dad asked me not to smoke

Do you carry a whole library in your pocket?

I'm just out of school. I write poetry, so I got that car

They told me:

stay with them, they'll take you there

- But they didn't - Because we are under fire.

Magneto!

Leave it!

Where are the howitzers? They were to be across the road.

The Germans have the road They broke out of the Berlin ring.

Do you hear that?

Quiet

If they break through the outer front they'll get to the Elbe.

- The Americans will get them. - That makes a difference

Poems? Leave it. We need a good plan of the city

A city map? I have that, too

Bergamo...

Berlin museum.

They came this way thinking the road would be open.

They gave it a rest

We should get some backup soon. For now we have to be quiet

Every minute counts. What if we sneak up in the dark?

Tomek!

Find Magneto!

You want to leave me here with the howitzer?

We'll tow the howitzer and you'll escort us

He was always lucky At school, on the pitch.

Cadet Zadra

You're in command

Yes, sir.

Watch the crossroads

- Empty? - Quiet for the moment

- Four people on bikes. - Take them without shooting

Jozek!

Are you blind?

That's the German side.

- We couldn't take the road - It's swarming with Germans.

The bikes put me off.

We're going to take the road, it should work with the tank

Let's go

One condition

Not a word to the commander

Alright.

Are you crazy? The Germans are there.

What is it?

I picked up four soldiers from the infantry.

Let's go

There is no cover there We have to decide.

Alright.

Janek..

I think l saw.

What did you see?

Nothing.

It's good you sent Honorata away, I'd be worried

Out of the tank

Take off the camouflage

Tomek, get out

I'll signal you with the flare

- Ready? - Yes

Be careful

Sir..

Kos says you write poetry.

I do

I'd like to ask you a favour. My name is Wichura

- Now or later? - Later 'cause they're coming

Is the infantry with us?

- Quiet 'till the tank fires - Germans are there

And then... make a lot of noise.

Follow me

- What is it? - Move a few metres forward.

That's the one

Bad luck.

Did they ask you to drive a tank into HQ?

Colonel, papers from the Army НQ.

Sergeant Kos

Besides the tank I have four men from the infantry,

five scouts and a howitzer without a commander

We're moving out in an hour to Charlottenburg.

You'll go with us

We'll include the howitzer into the battery,

you can take the rest as your landing troops

Thank you.

I didn't think anyone could find me, especially at night

Janek, look who covered us during the attack.

Everything alright? How's your finger?

Marusia?

I'm sorry, she's in hospital

- lsn't it getting better? - No, everything's fine.

- What? - Nothing

Crew, look somewhere else

Why did you run away?

I wanted to be with you

Szarik, mind your own business.

Lidka!

What are you looking at?

Grzes.

Did you see that?

What?

- Olgierd! - Who?

- Over there - Who?

It was Olgierd.

lf this was a joke, it was very stupid.

Don't be mad

At night we start seeing things.

Subtitles: Master Film Text: Jacek Mikina