1 00:00:01,980 --> 00:00:06,020 September 1944 2 00:00:07,700 --> 00:00:10,740 - What are the bastards doing? - Nothing in particular. 3 00:00:19,540 --> 00:00:20,420 Antoine? 4 00:00:20,620 --> 00:00:23,980 He's lecturing the Spaniards at the notary, I believe. 5 00:00:27,740 --> 00:00:31,060 We'll see with Anselme. We need to limit the damage. 6 00:00:31,260 --> 00:00:33,180 That's why we'll wait, for now. 7 00:00:33,380 --> 00:00:37,420 Edmond says there's a lack of fuel. That means no buses. 8 00:00:37,620 --> 00:00:39,140 Prepare the attack. 9 00:00:39,340 --> 00:00:41,740 The DMR wants it to be quick. It makes sense. 10 00:00:41,980 --> 00:00:44,340 - De Kervern? - They think he's dead. 11 00:00:44,580 --> 00:00:46,900 Does the DMR know there are civilians inside? 12 00:00:47,060 --> 00:00:49,060 And it doesn't care, just like me. 13 00:00:49,340 --> 00:00:51,740 A bazooka is ready at the south entrance. 14 00:00:51,940 --> 00:00:54,340 As soon as the mortar arrives, we launch the assault. 15 00:01:00,900 --> 00:01:03,420 A FRENCH TOWN 16 00:01:40,140 --> 00:01:41,740 The war is over, Anselme. 17 00:01:42,260 --> 00:01:43,460 And? 18 00:01:44,540 --> 00:01:46,180 We could just wait... 19 00:01:46,380 --> 00:01:48,180 not do anything at all 20 00:01:48,340 --> 00:01:49,620 for a few hours. 21 00:01:50,380 --> 00:01:52,500 Listen to the birds, smoke a cigarette. 22 00:01:53,580 --> 00:01:56,860 The militiamen will surrender. Why kill people? 23 00:01:57,060 --> 00:01:59,340 Someone must pay for Marie's death. 24 00:02:00,660 --> 00:02:03,340 We won't catch Marchetti. He's already gone. 25 00:02:04,060 --> 00:02:06,180 Those bastards approved the hanging. 26 00:02:06,860 --> 00:02:09,420 They should get a life! So to speak. 27 00:02:10,300 --> 00:02:12,780 You said you and I were in charge. 28 00:02:12,940 --> 00:02:13,780 I object. 29 00:02:14,940 --> 00:02:18,780 I'm the chief of the FFI. So follow the rules... 30 00:02:19,020 --> 00:02:20,180 Or leave. 31 00:02:26,820 --> 00:02:28,180 I love you... 32 00:02:29,340 --> 00:02:30,500 a bit... 33 00:02:31,100 --> 00:02:32,580 a lot... 34 00:02:35,100 --> 00:02:36,900 forever... 35 00:02:39,740 --> 00:02:41,220 to bits... 36 00:02:42,500 --> 00:02:43,980 I love you not. 37 00:02:45,380 --> 00:02:47,180 The girl we saw you with... 38 00:02:48,420 --> 00:02:49,340 she's your wife? 39 00:02:49,620 --> 00:02:51,740 - Isn't she's your sister? - Fuck off! 40 00:02:54,460 --> 00:02:57,860 Lying is an awful thing. Especially when you're going to die. 41 00:02:59,060 --> 00:03:00,140 Shut up, Xavier. 42 00:03:02,020 --> 00:03:04,420 He likes me... a bit, 43 00:03:06,740 --> 00:03:11,180 a lot, forever, to bits... 44 00:03:12,340 --> 00:03:14,060 He likes me not. 45 00:03:14,980 --> 00:03:16,900 You'll die with someone you don't like. 46 00:03:17,540 --> 00:03:18,780 We're not going to die! 47 00:03:19,820 --> 00:03:21,060 We're going to live? 48 00:03:23,740 --> 00:03:25,340 We're going to live a bit, 49 00:03:27,700 --> 00:03:29,020 a lot, 50 00:03:31,860 --> 00:03:33,460 forever, 51 00:03:35,500 --> 00:03:36,940 to bits... 52 00:03:53,860 --> 00:03:55,620 He's getting weaker. 53 00:03:55,820 --> 00:03:57,460 How much time left? 54 00:03:57,580 --> 00:03:58,620 I don't know. 55 00:03:59,060 --> 00:04:01,580 Enough to see you die. 56 00:04:02,260 --> 00:04:05,580 Sir! The explosives are ready. 57 00:04:05,740 --> 00:04:06,580 Good. 58 00:04:06,820 --> 00:04:10,300 Set up a firing system that goes off in 30 seconds. 59 00:04:11,660 --> 00:04:13,900 But, sir... Don't we have...? 60 00:04:14,140 --> 00:04:15,460 It's an order, Alban! 61 00:04:17,420 --> 00:04:18,460 Yes, sir. 62 00:04:37,780 --> 00:04:39,420 How is he doing? 63 00:04:39,580 --> 00:04:41,300 Surprisingly well. 64 00:04:42,060 --> 00:04:44,660 The cream you gave me did wonders. 65 00:04:45,620 --> 00:04:47,780 The rest of us aren't doing so well. 66 00:04:50,260 --> 00:04:52,620 The militiamen won't give up? 67 00:04:57,340 --> 00:04:59,340 He looks pretty good, actually. 68 00:05:02,140 --> 00:05:04,740 This tattoo... It's an "O". 69 00:05:04,940 --> 00:05:07,140 He said it was his blood type. 70 00:05:07,980 --> 00:05:10,580 - Didn't you hear the calls? - No. 71 00:05:10,820 --> 00:05:13,500 The militiamen will blow up the school. 72 00:05:13,700 --> 00:05:15,940 - What? - De Kervern needs a transfusion. 73 00:05:17,860 --> 00:05:18,780 I don't understand. 74 00:05:19,020 --> 00:05:22,060 De Kervern's blood type is "O", like your friend. 75 00:05:22,260 --> 00:05:24,020 It will kill him. You know that. 76 00:05:24,180 --> 00:05:26,420 The explosion will kill us all. 77 00:05:26,580 --> 00:05:28,060 There must be another way. 78 00:05:28,300 --> 00:05:31,140 - I won't let you take him. - He's not yours. 79 00:05:31,300 --> 00:05:32,500 Did you hear? 80 00:05:32,740 --> 00:05:34,380 Kurt! Don't listen to him! 81 00:05:34,620 --> 00:05:37,140 If you donate some blood, you will save us. 82 00:05:37,660 --> 00:05:39,620 They can sort it out without you. 83 00:05:39,780 --> 00:05:42,580 Don't do it. Please, don't do it. 84 00:05:43,860 --> 00:05:44,780 Sir! 85 00:05:45,420 --> 00:05:48,460 The doctor has just started the transfusion and... 86 00:05:49,420 --> 00:05:51,180 Xavier's with the explosives. 87 00:05:51,340 --> 00:05:55,220 He'll plug two wires. It will take 20 to 30 seconds. 88 00:05:55,380 --> 00:05:56,180 Perfect. 89 00:05:56,300 --> 00:05:58,660 But... With all due respect, 90 00:05:59,220 --> 00:06:00,780 blowing up the school... 91 00:06:02,380 --> 00:06:03,780 I want to live, sir. 92 00:06:04,740 --> 00:06:06,500 I want to live, too. 93 00:06:06,700 --> 00:06:10,220 Take a white flag and go see the FFI. 94 00:06:10,420 --> 00:06:13,500 Tell them we have enough explosives to blow everything up. 95 00:06:13,660 --> 00:06:15,780 Take a stick of dynamite with you. 96 00:06:15,980 --> 00:06:18,180 Tell them we're transfusing the prefect. 97 00:06:18,860 --> 00:06:19,860 Yes, sir. 98 00:06:24,900 --> 00:06:27,060 We need to neutralize the sniper. 99 00:06:27,260 --> 00:06:28,860 The FFL will send an expert. 100 00:06:29,060 --> 00:06:31,660 He'll shoot that bastard as soon as he moves. 101 00:06:31,900 --> 00:06:34,460 Then, we'll neutralize the machine gun. 102 00:06:34,620 --> 00:06:37,180 The bazooka needs to be focused on that. 103 00:06:37,340 --> 00:06:41,060 The guys in the north entrance use grenades and mortar. 104 00:06:41,300 --> 00:06:43,380 Those in the south entrance will go through here. 105 00:06:43,540 --> 00:06:45,060 The enemy will withdraw. 106 00:06:45,260 --> 00:06:47,020 Anselme, there's someone for you. 107 00:06:53,820 --> 00:06:56,220 Hi, guys. It's nice to see you. 108 00:06:58,460 --> 00:06:59,500 Hello, son. 109 00:07:01,300 --> 00:07:02,220 Raoul. 110 00:07:03,580 --> 00:07:06,580 I got a message saying my mother had been arrested. 111 00:07:07,220 --> 00:07:09,380 Yes. That was yesterday. 112 00:07:09,780 --> 00:07:13,500 I'm sure there's a way to get her out. Where is she? 113 00:07:16,180 --> 00:07:19,100 I'm sorry, son. We can't get her out. 114 00:07:19,300 --> 00:07:20,340 Why? 115 00:07:23,380 --> 00:07:24,580 She's dead. 116 00:07:30,460 --> 00:07:32,020 It can't be true. 117 00:07:33,060 --> 00:07:35,740 - Come and sit down. - I can stand. 118 00:07:38,740 --> 00:07:39,940 Did you see her dead? 119 00:07:41,740 --> 00:07:42,940 Yes. I saw her. 120 00:07:43,700 --> 00:07:45,620 I don't believe you. It's a lie. 121 00:07:46,300 --> 00:07:50,820 I saw her too, Raoul. She's dead. For real. 122 00:07:57,260 --> 00:07:58,500 How did it happen? 123 00:08:04,740 --> 00:08:06,740 - That doesn't matter. - How? 124 00:08:09,020 --> 00:08:12,660 - She died as a hero. - Goddamn it, how did she die? 125 00:08:14,260 --> 00:08:15,060 She was hanged. 126 00:08:18,980 --> 00:08:20,380 Along with 7 hostages. 127 00:08:24,740 --> 00:08:25,900 She was hanged? 128 00:08:29,340 --> 00:08:31,060 The Milice are moving! 129 00:08:31,180 --> 00:08:32,740 Come on, guys. 130 00:08:40,740 --> 00:08:42,900 - White flag! - To hell with that. 131 00:08:49,700 --> 00:08:51,900 - He wants to talk. - I won't talk. 132 00:08:57,420 --> 00:08:58,380 Beat it! 133 00:09:00,740 --> 00:09:02,380 I have a message. 134 00:09:02,900 --> 00:09:04,460 I have a message, too. 135 00:09:06,500 --> 00:09:08,820 You have 10 minutes to surrender. 136 00:09:09,060 --> 00:09:10,820 If you don't, we'll crush you! 137 00:09:11,060 --> 00:09:13,780 And you have 10 seconds to go back to your den. 138 00:09:14,580 --> 00:09:15,820 Get out of here! 139 00:09:16,020 --> 00:09:18,660 One, two, 140 00:09:18,860 --> 00:09:21,500 three, four... 141 00:09:35,420 --> 00:09:37,100 Unconditional surrender? 142 00:09:37,780 --> 00:09:40,060 - What? - They give us 10 minutes. 143 00:09:40,220 --> 00:09:42,220 - We're dead. - Stop with that. 144 00:09:42,380 --> 00:09:43,740 They want to intimidate us. 145 00:09:43,860 --> 00:09:46,340 No. They would say that to our face. 146 00:09:46,940 --> 00:09:50,220 We're all dead. They just don't want to fight. 147 00:09:50,420 --> 00:09:53,820 I say we go back and keep moving forward. 148 00:09:53,980 --> 00:09:56,220 They won't kill me in cold blood. 149 00:09:56,420 --> 00:09:58,020 What if you're wrong? 150 00:09:58,500 --> 00:10:00,660 You say we're dead, anyway. 151 00:10:01,140 --> 00:10:02,500 No. 152 00:10:02,660 --> 00:10:05,620 We can't go back. That would be stupid. 153 00:10:05,980 --> 00:10:07,540 Xavier, go to the basement. 154 00:10:07,780 --> 00:10:09,780 At my signal, set off the fireworks. 155 00:10:12,020 --> 00:10:13,140 Yes, sir. 156 00:10:52,860 --> 00:10:56,820 I want a good shooter at the bazooka. We don't have 100 attempts. 157 00:10:57,020 --> 00:10:58,380 South team with me. 158 00:10:58,580 --> 00:11:01,180 The north team will stay with captain Anselme. 159 00:11:02,620 --> 00:11:06,100 Be careful. There are civilians inside. 160 00:11:14,900 --> 00:11:17,980 Sir, a mortar is taking position at the north entrance. 161 00:11:18,180 --> 00:11:19,180 OK... 162 00:11:19,340 --> 00:11:22,500 Move the machine gun now. We need to hide it from them. 163 00:11:22,660 --> 00:11:25,540 I want everybody ready, no ammo wastage. 164 00:11:25,740 --> 00:11:29,300 You will aim the officers, starting with Antoine. 165 00:11:29,500 --> 00:11:31,300 I want a report in 15 minutes. 166 00:11:31,460 --> 00:11:32,540 Yes, sir. 167 00:11:35,580 --> 00:11:38,860 - Xavier, can you hear me? - Affirmative, sir. 168 00:11:39,500 --> 00:11:41,820 - Be ready. - Yes, sir. 169 00:11:45,700 --> 00:11:47,820 What am I going to tell my brother? 170 00:11:48,020 --> 00:11:49,180 How old is he? 171 00:11:50,020 --> 00:11:51,460 He's 10. I haven't seen him 172 00:11:51,620 --> 00:11:52,860 since 1942. 173 00:11:54,420 --> 00:11:56,700 He's in a farm in Ardèche. 174 00:12:04,420 --> 00:12:06,700 What about your father? 175 00:12:08,140 --> 00:12:09,100 My father? 176 00:12:10,460 --> 00:12:13,420 My father died at the beginning of the Occupation. 177 00:12:13,580 --> 00:12:15,060 The Krauts killed him. 178 00:12:15,220 --> 00:12:18,300 - The deputy prefect. - He's all I needed! 179 00:12:26,620 --> 00:12:29,260 - You're replacing De Kervern? - Yes. 180 00:12:29,500 --> 00:12:32,940 I was going to be transferred to southeast France, 181 00:12:33,100 --> 00:12:35,820 but the deputy prefect was killed in Besançon. 182 00:12:36,620 --> 00:12:38,380 You're launching an attack? 183 00:12:38,620 --> 00:12:41,380 Yes. That's the order of our military delegate. 184 00:12:41,620 --> 00:12:44,820 - I give the orders now. - In theory. 185 00:12:48,580 --> 00:12:51,980 Where's Edmond Lerbier? I want to see him. 186 00:12:52,180 --> 00:12:55,100 He's on a jaunt. We won't wait for him to start. 187 00:12:55,260 --> 00:12:56,300 There are civilians. 188 00:12:56,540 --> 00:12:58,500 And Marie Germain's hangmen. 189 00:12:59,460 --> 00:13:00,780 What? 190 00:13:00,940 --> 00:13:03,980 The Krauts and Marchetti are the ones who killed Marie. 191 00:13:05,500 --> 00:13:08,820 The militiamen were just the security personnel. 192 00:13:09,020 --> 00:13:12,140 So? Are we going to reward them for that? 193 00:13:12,340 --> 00:13:14,420 There's your wife, too. 194 00:13:19,500 --> 00:13:22,420 My personal life shouldn't be taken into account. 195 00:13:25,500 --> 00:13:27,980 However, I'm open to discussion. 196 00:13:28,220 --> 00:13:30,980 - Even with the Milice? - With everybody. 197 00:13:32,180 --> 00:13:33,540 I can't believe this. 198 00:13:33,980 --> 00:13:36,220 The militiamen sent us an envoy, 199 00:13:36,380 --> 00:13:40,300 but... we refused to welcome him. 200 00:13:41,220 --> 00:13:44,140 I'm going to ask you to suspend the attack. 201 00:13:46,220 --> 00:13:49,220 You're betraying our ideals because of your wife. 202 00:13:49,460 --> 00:13:53,820 Taking revenge is not an ideal of the Résistance. 203 00:13:54,060 --> 00:13:56,260 - People want blood. - What do you know? 204 00:13:57,500 --> 00:14:00,260 People want us to punish the bastards, 205 00:14:00,460 --> 00:14:02,300 the traitors. Starting with the Milice! 206 00:14:02,500 --> 00:14:06,140 We will punish them but now anyhow and certainly not now. 207 00:14:07,220 --> 00:14:09,100 We will act within the law. 208 00:14:09,460 --> 00:14:12,260 For Christ's sake... You make me sick. 209 00:14:13,740 --> 00:14:15,260 Do you know who he is? 210 00:14:16,260 --> 00:14:20,020 He's the son of Marie Germain. He was my student. 211 00:14:24,580 --> 00:14:26,580 I am deeply sorry, Raoul. 212 00:14:27,780 --> 00:14:29,260 I liked your mom very much. 213 00:14:31,780 --> 00:14:35,660 You know you can count on me if there's anything you need. 214 00:14:37,940 --> 00:14:39,820 Come on. Let's get out of here. 215 00:14:41,860 --> 00:14:42,980 Where are you going? 216 00:14:43,740 --> 00:14:46,140 Wherever I want. I resign. 217 00:14:46,340 --> 00:14:49,300 I'm not a chief any longer, I'm not an FFI! 218 00:14:49,500 --> 00:14:53,220 One thing is certain, though. I haven't said my last word. 219 00:14:53,740 --> 00:14:54,700 Let's go. 220 00:14:56,900 --> 00:14:57,700 Anselme! 221 00:14:58,500 --> 00:15:00,220 - Torchand. Moraul. - Anselme! 222 00:15:01,380 --> 00:15:03,860 Coco, Jean, Gaëtan. 223 00:15:07,020 --> 00:15:09,020 See what you did? 224 00:15:09,220 --> 00:15:12,540 - Excuse me? - I would have negotiated anyway. 225 00:15:12,780 --> 00:15:15,420 Now everybody's going to think I wanted to save my wife! 226 00:15:15,660 --> 00:15:17,700 You would've rather not know? 227 00:15:20,300 --> 00:15:21,460 No, but... 228 00:15:24,500 --> 00:15:25,940 How's Lucienne doing? 229 00:15:26,100 --> 00:15:28,740 I haven't seen her. I just know she's in there. 230 00:15:29,780 --> 00:15:31,020 - My daughter? - I don't know. 231 00:15:31,220 --> 00:15:34,540 Listen, if you want to negotiate, we better get going. 232 00:15:34,740 --> 00:15:39,420 - I can go back. - No. I will go there myself. 233 00:15:39,940 --> 00:15:42,980 - You? - I want to put them at easy. 234 00:15:45,740 --> 00:15:48,940 Tell them that De Kervern is out of danger. 235 00:15:50,340 --> 00:15:53,980 - How are you feeling? - Better. I feel almost alive. 236 00:15:54,220 --> 00:15:57,580 Don't get too excited. You'll have to rest for 3 months. 237 00:15:57,780 --> 00:15:59,300 Lord have mercy! 238 00:16:00,460 --> 00:16:05,100 Doctor, can we take the needle out of... the injured man's arm? 239 00:16:06,740 --> 00:16:07,580 Excuse me. 240 00:16:10,980 --> 00:16:12,820 - What? - Cardiac arrest. 241 00:16:13,060 --> 00:16:15,740 - You said he'd be OK! - I didn't say that. 242 00:16:15,940 --> 00:16:17,100 He made his choice. 243 00:16:18,660 --> 00:16:21,420 Come on! Come back! 244 00:16:24,340 --> 00:16:26,700 What's the name of the man who saved me? 245 00:16:26,940 --> 00:16:29,860 - I don't know. - Really? And you still pray? 246 00:16:30,060 --> 00:16:32,300 - How bigoted! - Shut up. 247 00:16:47,940 --> 00:16:49,860 You can take the needle off. 248 00:16:58,340 --> 00:16:59,860 - Here. - Thank you. 249 00:17:02,060 --> 00:17:06,260 Lucienne, he has very little chances to live. 250 00:17:06,380 --> 00:17:07,700 There's still hope! 251 00:17:08,540 --> 00:17:11,420 Maybe he shouldn't make it. 252 00:17:13,140 --> 00:17:14,460 That's none of your business. 253 00:17:14,660 --> 00:17:18,140 I'd like to take him upstairs now, please. 254 00:17:18,300 --> 00:17:19,540 Can you help her? 255 00:18:06,900 --> 00:18:09,700 - You're in charge? - Where are my buses? 256 00:18:10,540 --> 00:18:13,140 I'm Prefect Bériot. I represent the GPRF. 257 00:18:14,500 --> 00:18:18,020 You, a Prefect? The new Republic's very democratic. 258 00:18:19,940 --> 00:18:24,140 I've come to negotiate your surrender... in honor. 259 00:18:24,380 --> 00:18:27,180 - Where are my buses? - There won't be any. 260 00:18:27,340 --> 00:18:29,140 Then we won't negotiate. 261 00:18:39,300 --> 00:18:40,340 Listen... 262 00:18:41,740 --> 00:18:44,180 You're surrounded by 50 partisans, 263 00:18:44,340 --> 00:18:46,580 one cannon and mortars. 264 00:18:47,660 --> 00:18:50,300 The Germans are gone. Time is against you. 265 00:18:52,380 --> 00:18:54,860 Your only chance is to surrender. 266 00:18:55,220 --> 00:18:56,340 In honor. 267 00:18:58,220 --> 00:19:00,180 We have enough explosives to blow up 268 00:19:00,380 --> 00:19:03,140 your cannon, your mortars and your partisans! 269 00:19:04,940 --> 00:19:06,420 I don't believe you. 270 00:19:12,900 --> 00:19:14,300 I whistle, and boom. 271 00:19:17,340 --> 00:19:20,340 - What do you win? - Am I in a position to win? 272 00:19:20,940 --> 00:19:22,980 You could be treated as war prisoners. 273 00:19:25,460 --> 00:19:29,460 Your chiefs are executing every militiaman who carries a weapon. 274 00:19:29,700 --> 00:19:32,820 If you surrender, you won't be carrying a weapon. 275 00:19:33,060 --> 00:19:36,580 Many of us have been executed after surrendering. 276 00:19:36,780 --> 00:19:39,140 I'm the chief of Villeneuve now. 277 00:19:40,340 --> 00:19:43,980 If you surrender, you'll be taken to prison in Besançon. 278 00:19:44,780 --> 00:19:47,300 - You'll be judged there. - And executed! 279 00:19:47,500 --> 00:19:49,700 I can't guarantee the verdict. 280 00:19:51,660 --> 00:19:55,740 But it will be better if you're judged far from Villeneuve, 281 00:19:55,900 --> 00:19:57,060 and not right away. 282 00:20:02,700 --> 00:20:06,900 - I'll have to think about it. - Hurry up. Time is running out. 283 00:20:07,660 --> 00:20:11,420 Many of my men are in favor of a quick, violent attack. 284 00:20:13,700 --> 00:20:16,540 - Give me two hours. - You have 20 minutes. 285 00:20:16,700 --> 00:20:20,580 If you don't raise up a white flag, I will launch the attack. 286 00:20:28,340 --> 00:20:30,700 - Mr. Prefect. - Mr. President of the CDL. 287 00:20:30,860 --> 00:20:32,420 It's been a long time. 288 00:20:32,580 --> 00:20:36,460 November of 42, at the meeting for the unification of movements. 289 00:20:36,660 --> 00:20:39,580 I hear you were talking with the militiamen. 290 00:20:39,740 --> 00:20:41,980 I believe they're going to surrender. 291 00:20:43,260 --> 00:20:46,140 On behalf of the CDL, I beg to protest. 292 00:20:46,260 --> 00:20:48,980 Already? Why would that be? 293 00:20:49,100 --> 00:20:50,740 You haven't consulted me. 294 00:20:51,740 --> 00:20:53,620 You weren't here. 295 00:20:53,820 --> 00:20:55,700 Well, now I am. 296 00:20:55,860 --> 00:20:58,020 And I think we should attack. 297 00:20:59,380 --> 00:21:01,260 Well, you've given your opinion. 298 00:21:01,420 --> 00:21:03,620 - What are you going to do? - Negotiate. 299 00:21:04,220 --> 00:21:07,620 Mr. Prefect, if you want the Liberation to come off well, 300 00:21:08,540 --> 00:21:10,460 take the CDL into account. 301 00:21:10,620 --> 00:21:11,580 Of course. 302 00:21:11,780 --> 00:21:15,580 You represent De Gaulle. We represent the Résistance. 303 00:21:16,820 --> 00:21:20,020 - We need a marriage of convenience. - We do. 304 00:21:21,740 --> 00:21:23,300 I don't like your tone. 305 00:21:23,500 --> 00:21:27,060 Listen, our priority is to re-establish the authority. 306 00:21:27,260 --> 00:21:28,620 De Gaulle's, I suppose! 307 00:21:28,820 --> 00:21:31,580 We need to show everybody, especially the Americans, 308 00:21:31,780 --> 00:21:34,460 that we're capable of getting France on its feet. 309 00:21:34,660 --> 00:21:37,180 A massacre is not the answer. 310 00:21:37,340 --> 00:21:41,140 The militiamen are bastards, but in a Republic, they're judged. 311 00:21:45,100 --> 00:21:47,900 I don't trust him. We have no guarantees. 312 00:21:48,100 --> 00:21:50,700 We have the Prefect's word. 313 00:21:50,900 --> 00:21:52,340 For twenty minutes. 314 00:21:52,900 --> 00:21:54,580 He represents De Gaulle. 315 00:21:54,780 --> 00:21:58,180 - You trust De Gaulle, sir? - I don't trust him, no. 316 00:21:58,380 --> 00:22:00,460 It is in his interest to maintain order. 317 00:22:01,020 --> 00:22:03,620 He must take those who support us into account. 318 00:22:03,820 --> 00:22:06,500 - Many people support us. - I doubt it. 319 00:22:06,700 --> 00:22:09,500 They do. They just keep it to themselves. 320 00:22:09,700 --> 00:22:12,580 Nobody support us anymore after that massacre. 321 00:22:12,740 --> 00:22:14,460 I regret nothing. 322 00:22:14,660 --> 00:22:16,780 We did it for France, for Europe. 323 00:22:16,980 --> 00:22:18,220 I have regrets. 324 00:22:18,500 --> 00:22:20,620 - You have no balls. - Stop! 325 00:22:20,780 --> 00:22:22,900 We shouldn't have done it. 326 00:22:23,140 --> 00:22:26,700 We should've done more. Your godfather was right. 327 00:22:26,860 --> 00:22:29,900 If we had killed all the Jews, we wouldn't be here. 328 00:22:30,420 --> 00:22:33,300 Regrets or no regrets, that's up to you 329 00:22:33,500 --> 00:22:34,620 and up to God. 330 00:22:34,780 --> 00:22:36,700 We can't lay down our weapons. 331 00:22:37,260 --> 00:22:39,140 It's our only chance, Xavier. 332 00:22:40,020 --> 00:22:42,300 Or rather, our only chance. 333 00:22:42,500 --> 00:22:45,020 As a chief of the Milice, my fate is sealed. 334 00:22:45,180 --> 00:22:47,220 But you're still young. 335 00:22:48,540 --> 00:22:50,580 France is going to need you. 336 00:22:53,820 --> 00:22:56,740 I won't comply with an order of surrender. 337 00:22:58,340 --> 00:22:59,460 Never. 338 00:23:01,980 --> 00:23:05,180 Twenty minutes have passed. No flag. 339 00:23:07,820 --> 00:23:10,460 - Let's go. - Let's wait a bit longer. 340 00:23:10,620 --> 00:23:11,940 Are your men ready? 341 00:23:12,140 --> 00:23:14,860 Yes, but I think everybody... 342 00:23:15,380 --> 00:23:17,740 or almost, is hoping for an agreement. 343 00:23:20,100 --> 00:23:21,620 In the meantime, 344 00:23:21,820 --> 00:23:24,620 where and when will you proclaim the Republic? 345 00:23:24,780 --> 00:23:26,220 Nowhere. 346 00:23:26,740 --> 00:23:28,180 It has always existed, 347 00:23:28,380 --> 00:23:31,020 in London, then in Algiers and now in Paris. 348 00:23:31,180 --> 00:23:34,340 I mean, the government of Vichy... 349 00:23:34,500 --> 00:23:36,860 A de facto authority, not de jure. 350 00:23:36,980 --> 00:23:38,940 Vichy is null and void. 351 00:23:40,620 --> 00:23:42,660 They're raising a white flag up. 352 00:23:50,060 --> 00:23:52,300 - OK. - How many men do you have? 353 00:23:52,460 --> 00:23:55,460 Around 40, minus those who left with Anselme. 354 00:23:55,620 --> 00:23:57,020 More than a half. 355 00:23:57,220 --> 00:23:58,340 I want a squad. 356 00:23:58,500 --> 00:24:01,180 Six men, heavily armed. They'll leave in 5 minutes. 357 00:24:02,380 --> 00:24:03,460 Come with me. 358 00:24:20,660 --> 00:24:23,020 Present arms! 359 00:24:25,380 --> 00:24:27,580 Order, arms! 360 00:24:29,220 --> 00:24:30,220 At ease! 361 00:24:36,140 --> 00:24:37,860 Time has come for you to surrender. 362 00:24:38,300 --> 00:24:40,740 Do I have your word that we will be treated 363 00:24:41,180 --> 00:24:42,940 with dignity until our trial? 364 00:24:43,700 --> 00:24:44,620 Yes. 365 00:24:45,900 --> 00:24:47,900 I would like to keep my gun, 366 00:24:48,060 --> 00:24:50,620 without ammunitions, as it is customary. 367 00:24:53,220 --> 00:24:56,020 It makes sense, given the circumstances. 368 00:24:56,260 --> 00:24:58,900 We're going too soft on these bastards! 369 00:24:59,500 --> 00:25:00,460 Granted. 370 00:25:00,660 --> 00:25:04,300 There is still a problem. I can only surrender to a soldier. 371 00:25:05,940 --> 00:25:07,340 You are not. 372 00:25:07,580 --> 00:25:09,860 We won't call a FFL officer for this. 373 00:25:10,060 --> 00:25:13,340 - Why not? - He would take ages to get here. 374 00:25:13,540 --> 00:25:15,180 Besides, you're pushing it. 375 00:25:15,340 --> 00:25:17,660 I won't surrender to a civilian. 376 00:25:18,300 --> 00:25:20,340 - Death to the Milice! - Scumbags! 377 00:25:21,220 --> 00:25:23,620 Close the door. This isn't the circus. 378 00:25:23,780 --> 00:25:26,340 And send two guys to the entrance. 379 00:25:28,100 --> 00:25:30,180 I have police powers. 380 00:25:30,420 --> 00:25:31,180 It's not the same. 381 00:25:31,420 --> 00:25:33,180 All these formalities... 382 00:25:34,060 --> 00:25:35,620 You're in a bad position. 383 00:25:35,820 --> 00:25:37,660 Attention! 384 00:25:38,740 --> 00:25:40,660 Fall in! 385 00:25:41,700 --> 00:25:42,660 Take aim! 386 00:25:51,020 --> 00:25:53,300 - The final bouquet, sir. - Shut up! 387 00:25:53,460 --> 00:25:54,740 Silence in the rows! 388 00:26:11,940 --> 00:26:14,100 I'm Antoine, chief of the Maquis, 389 00:26:14,300 --> 00:26:18,340 FFI captain, 1st French Army of General De Lattre. 390 00:26:19,300 --> 00:26:21,620 I am ready to receive your surrender. 391 00:26:48,940 --> 00:26:50,180 Lay down arms! 392 00:27:01,500 --> 00:27:03,460 Attention! 393 00:27:05,060 --> 00:27:06,620 Two steps forward! 394 00:27:14,500 --> 00:27:16,460 You don't have to shake his hand. 395 00:27:30,300 --> 00:27:33,740 Stay with your men while you wait to be transferred. 396 00:27:33,980 --> 00:27:36,740 - Will it take long? - Maybe an hour or two. 397 00:27:37,420 --> 00:27:39,340 We don't have a choice. 398 00:27:43,820 --> 00:27:45,460 Bring in the trucks. 399 00:27:45,700 --> 00:27:48,180 Evacuate De Kervern and the other civilians 400 00:27:48,420 --> 00:27:52,060 and call a CDL meeting. We have things to sort out. 401 00:27:52,620 --> 00:27:54,460 You two, escort them. 402 00:27:55,460 --> 00:27:56,620 Half right! 403 00:27:56,780 --> 00:27:58,300 Julien, Thibault... 404 00:27:58,420 --> 00:27:59,900 Forward, march! 405 00:28:42,380 --> 00:28:43,620 Raymond. 406 00:28:55,940 --> 00:28:57,900 Can you stop for a second? 407 00:29:00,940 --> 00:29:02,980 You could say hi, no? 408 00:29:06,780 --> 00:29:07,900 I didn't know where to go. 409 00:29:08,740 --> 00:29:12,340 I could be arrested at any moment. I've been arrested twice. 410 00:29:12,660 --> 00:29:15,100 The last time, I had to... 411 00:29:23,420 --> 00:29:24,740 Oh, my God! 412 00:29:32,260 --> 00:29:33,900 How did it happen? 413 00:29:35,380 --> 00:29:39,180 I'm sorry. I'm so sorry for you. 414 00:29:39,300 --> 00:29:40,740 The Liberation is close. 415 00:29:40,900 --> 00:29:42,060 Shut up! 416 00:29:54,300 --> 00:29:56,180 - I'll help you. - No, thank you. 417 00:29:56,660 --> 00:29:58,700 You'll never make it on your own. 418 00:30:13,420 --> 00:30:14,180 Right. 419 00:30:27,540 --> 00:30:28,620 A little bit more. 420 00:31:54,940 --> 00:31:56,140 Jules. 421 00:31:57,460 --> 00:31:59,140 I'm glad to see you. 422 00:32:00,660 --> 00:32:02,620 I'm happy to be here. 423 00:32:05,860 --> 00:32:07,420 Come on in, please. 424 00:32:18,660 --> 00:32:20,060 Françoise's not here? 425 00:32:22,060 --> 00:32:25,500 She's in the room, with my father. She's sleeping. 426 00:32:25,700 --> 00:32:29,060 Your father is here. He's doing well. 427 00:32:29,220 --> 00:32:32,620 I stayed with him for a year after you left. 428 00:32:33,620 --> 00:32:35,060 When did you come back? 429 00:32:35,940 --> 00:32:37,060 Yesterday. 430 00:32:38,900 --> 00:32:40,300 All this time... 431 00:32:41,420 --> 00:32:43,300 You didn't write. Not once. 432 00:32:45,100 --> 00:32:48,660 I was operating in secrecy in Lyon, London and Algiers. 433 00:32:50,420 --> 00:32:52,020 Algiers must be beautiful. 434 00:32:54,900 --> 00:32:56,180 Very beautiful, yes. 435 00:33:00,660 --> 00:33:04,060 Sorry to say this but... you don't seem so happy to see me. 436 00:33:04,700 --> 00:33:05,900 Of course I am. 437 00:33:07,100 --> 00:33:09,780 I'm just a little bit surprised. That's all. 438 00:33:13,820 --> 00:33:17,060 I'm a prefect now. A departmental prefect. 439 00:33:18,380 --> 00:33:21,100 Deputy prefect, I believe. Yes, I heard. 440 00:33:21,300 --> 00:33:24,580 I have power over Villeneuve, including the police. 441 00:33:24,740 --> 00:33:27,300 You've always wanted to do politics. 442 00:33:27,460 --> 00:33:31,060 It's quite a responsibility. I don't realize how big it is yet. 443 00:33:31,940 --> 00:33:32,780 It's normal. 444 00:33:32,980 --> 00:33:35,180 I have things to do, people to see. 445 00:33:35,380 --> 00:33:38,660 I will be very busy the next days. I'm sorry for that. 446 00:33:39,420 --> 00:33:40,740 It's all right. 447 00:33:41,700 --> 00:33:43,940 You're here. That's all that matters. 448 00:33:57,340 --> 00:34:00,180 Since the little room is taken, 449 00:34:00,380 --> 00:34:04,060 I could settle in your old room. 450 00:34:04,220 --> 00:34:08,340 - The one that Marguerite had taken. - That won't be possible. 451 00:34:08,980 --> 00:34:11,580 - There's someone in that room. - Someone? 452 00:34:12,660 --> 00:34:15,900 Yes... An injured man. 453 00:34:16,060 --> 00:34:16,900 It's serious. 454 00:34:17,180 --> 00:34:19,780 He has to stay for some time. 455 00:34:20,420 --> 00:34:21,900 Who is it? 456 00:34:46,100 --> 00:34:47,660 This is taking too long. 457 00:34:47,900 --> 00:34:50,900 It's not easy to organize our transfer to Besançon. 458 00:34:52,180 --> 00:34:54,620 They're organizing our execution. 459 00:34:54,820 --> 00:34:57,060 - Stop. - We shouldn't have surrendered. 460 00:34:57,220 --> 00:34:58,620 What's done is done. 461 00:35:01,780 --> 00:35:02,900 Sometimes... 462 00:35:03,460 --> 00:35:05,780 There are things that can be undone. 463 00:35:10,620 --> 00:35:13,340 They haven't checked the basement yet. 464 00:35:17,900 --> 00:35:20,100 Long live the Liberation. Jesus! 465 00:35:24,540 --> 00:35:26,100 Where did you hide it? 466 00:35:29,260 --> 00:35:30,780 System B. 467 00:35:32,420 --> 00:35:33,780 You don't drink? 468 00:35:37,460 --> 00:35:39,460 I wasn't expecting this. 469 00:35:42,500 --> 00:35:45,340 You were away for a long time. 470 00:35:46,780 --> 00:35:49,180 When you leave a woman... 471 00:35:50,420 --> 00:35:52,180 She can do anything. 472 00:35:56,740 --> 00:35:59,780 She didn't do this because I left her. 473 00:36:00,540 --> 00:36:01,620 It's the other way round. 474 00:36:04,980 --> 00:36:08,260 In the meantime, we should celebrate the Liberation. 475 00:36:09,100 --> 00:36:11,340 I hope you're organizing a party. 476 00:36:11,540 --> 00:36:13,340 Something unforgettable. 477 00:36:14,020 --> 00:36:15,060 Yes. 478 00:36:16,980 --> 00:36:18,780 A big, popular party. 479 00:36:18,980 --> 00:36:23,060 A burst of joy. Such are the orders of the DRM. 480 00:36:24,700 --> 00:36:26,260 Sure you won't drink? 481 00:36:27,940 --> 00:36:29,340 Go ahead. 482 00:36:36,020 --> 00:36:38,540 Regarding the situation here, 483 00:36:40,340 --> 00:36:42,060 what are you going to do? 484 00:36:44,700 --> 00:36:47,340 No stupid decisions, please. 485 00:36:48,420 --> 00:36:52,340 Lucienne is not perfect, but she's the only daughter I have! 486 00:36:53,380 --> 00:36:56,500 Taking stupid decisions is not my job, sadly. 487 00:36:56,700 --> 00:36:59,500 Anyway, I'm screwed. If someone finds out that... 488 00:37:00,620 --> 00:37:02,340 my wife... 489 00:37:04,180 --> 00:37:06,740 Nobody has to find out. That's all. 490 00:37:06,860 --> 00:37:07,900 System B! 491 00:37:10,420 --> 00:37:12,180 The Kraut can't talk. 492 00:37:13,020 --> 00:37:14,620 Kaput the vocal cords. 493 00:37:16,340 --> 00:37:18,900 Besides, he doesn't look like a Kraut. 494 00:37:19,100 --> 00:37:21,980 He looks more like a steak tartare. 495 00:37:26,980 --> 00:37:28,180 Who knows about this? 496 00:37:29,500 --> 00:37:30,780 Lucienne... 497 00:37:31,380 --> 00:37:33,060 The Kraut, of course. 498 00:37:34,980 --> 00:37:36,180 You. 499 00:37:37,780 --> 00:37:39,180 And me. 500 00:37:41,860 --> 00:37:43,180 But I'm discreet. 501 00:37:46,700 --> 00:37:49,780 In fact, I'm going to leave. If I understand correctly, 502 00:37:50,020 --> 00:37:52,620 you're going to need my room. 503 00:39:27,220 --> 00:39:28,900 Hey! Wake up! 504 00:39:35,500 --> 00:39:37,780 It's OK, I got this. Go have a rest. 505 00:39:38,820 --> 00:39:40,420 Can you believe it? We're free. 506 00:39:41,660 --> 00:39:44,220 Yes, well, the war's not over yet. 507 00:39:44,340 --> 00:39:45,340 Antoine. 508 00:39:47,260 --> 00:39:48,780 Did you call the CDL? 509 00:39:48,900 --> 00:39:50,700 Tomorrow at 10 AM. 510 00:39:51,140 --> 00:39:54,700 Edmond wants the municipal advisors to be present. 511 00:39:54,860 --> 00:39:56,340 He gave me a list. 512 00:39:57,300 --> 00:40:00,140 He's pushing it. Right, we'll see that tomorrow. 513 00:40:03,180 --> 00:40:06,700 Two trucks are on their way. Hector is taking care of that. 514 00:40:06,900 --> 00:40:08,980 Get them on as soon as they arrive. 515 00:40:09,180 --> 00:40:13,500 - What about the escort? - I haven't planned on an escort. 516 00:40:15,500 --> 00:40:20,060 Do people in Besançon know that we're taking 15 militiamen? 517 00:40:20,260 --> 00:40:21,060 I guess. 518 00:40:21,260 --> 00:40:25,500 Then we need an escort, or they'll tear them to pieces. 519 00:40:25,660 --> 00:40:26,700 How many men? 520 00:40:27,660 --> 00:40:28,900 Three guys per truck. 521 00:40:29,060 --> 00:40:30,940 Can you take care of that? 522 00:40:31,220 --> 00:40:33,500 Me? Wait, I'm not... 523 00:40:33,740 --> 00:40:36,780 Don't you want to work for the GPRF? 524 00:40:36,980 --> 00:40:38,220 For France? 525 00:40:38,380 --> 00:40:40,780 There's no need to lecture me, Bériot. 526 00:40:42,380 --> 00:40:44,060 I'm tired. That's all. 527 00:40:44,940 --> 00:40:47,060 You can count on me. 528 00:40:47,780 --> 00:40:50,780 Guys! You'll be on transport duty tonight. 529 00:40:51,340 --> 00:40:54,700 We don't want to miss the party. When is it? 530 00:40:54,900 --> 00:40:57,340 Certainly not tonight. Maybe tomorrow. 531 00:40:57,980 --> 00:41:00,860 - Here comes Hector! Get ready. - We're leaving? 532 00:41:01,020 --> 00:41:02,220 In a few minutes. 533 00:41:02,380 --> 00:41:04,220 OK, guys. Let's go. 534 00:41:06,380 --> 00:41:08,580 Hey. We're leaving. 535 00:41:09,940 --> 00:41:10,940 Put that knife away. 536 00:41:12,260 --> 00:41:14,500 Antoine, chief of the Maquis. 537 00:41:14,700 --> 00:41:15,500 Hector Dupuis. 538 00:41:18,780 --> 00:41:20,220 I have bad news. 539 00:41:21,980 --> 00:41:24,580 People found out about the militiamen. 540 00:41:25,220 --> 00:41:27,340 Some hotheads burst the tires. 541 00:41:27,700 --> 00:41:29,620 The mechanic will take some time. 542 00:41:29,820 --> 00:41:31,660 You mean we're stuck here? 543 00:41:31,900 --> 00:41:34,060 At least until tomorrow noon. 544 00:41:34,260 --> 00:41:36,340 We can't leave them here. 545 00:41:36,860 --> 00:41:38,220 They'll be fine. 546 00:41:39,220 --> 00:41:41,780 You gave them your word of honor. 547 00:41:41,940 --> 00:41:45,780 In 42, a group of Jews were left here for three days. 548 00:41:45,900 --> 00:41:47,500 They weren't here in 42. 549 00:41:47,660 --> 00:41:49,660 Whatever. You get the idea. 550 00:41:49,860 --> 00:41:51,220 Will the trucks be here? 551 00:41:51,620 --> 00:41:53,140 I'm not sure, no. 552 00:41:53,340 --> 00:41:54,500 But I hope so. 553 00:41:55,100 --> 00:41:57,220 What if they don't? 554 00:41:57,340 --> 00:41:59,340 We'll figure something out. 555 00:42:01,140 --> 00:42:03,860 Those people are going to sleep here tonight. 556 00:42:04,860 --> 00:42:07,940 We have to tell them. You should do it. 557 00:42:08,140 --> 00:42:08,940 What do I say? 558 00:42:30,620 --> 00:42:31,940 What's wrong? 559 00:42:34,500 --> 00:42:37,060 Things aren't going as we planned. 560 00:42:38,300 --> 00:42:39,900 We can't transfer you yet. 561 00:42:40,380 --> 00:42:44,340 The buses are down. I mean, someone burst the tires. 562 00:42:44,580 --> 00:42:45,900 - Who? - That's irrelevant. 563 00:42:46,740 --> 00:42:48,020 You'll have to sleep here. 564 00:42:48,220 --> 00:42:51,300 Death to the Milice! Hang them all! 565 00:42:51,500 --> 00:42:52,500 Down with the traitors! 566 00:42:52,660 --> 00:42:54,660 We sleep here and then what? 567 00:42:54,860 --> 00:42:56,780 Hopefully, the buses will be repaired 568 00:42:57,380 --> 00:42:59,020 and you'll be transferred. 569 00:42:59,180 --> 00:43:00,660 "Hopefully". 570 00:43:01,180 --> 00:43:02,300 What if they're not? 571 00:43:02,820 --> 00:43:05,580 Don't worry. It's just a mishap. 572 00:43:05,740 --> 00:43:06,660 The prefect? 573 00:43:06,820 --> 00:43:09,940 He's trying to sort this problem out. 574 00:43:10,140 --> 00:43:12,060 He gave me his word of honor! 575 00:43:12,300 --> 00:43:14,940 There's nothing he can do. He's not a mechanic! 576 00:43:18,340 --> 00:43:20,500 I guess you were right, Xavier. 577 00:43:20,940 --> 00:43:22,300 Where is Xavier? 578 00:43:22,900 --> 00:43:23,780 I don't know. 579 00:43:25,460 --> 00:43:27,660 - The basement! - It's for the best. 580 00:43:29,180 --> 00:43:30,380 - Don't go! - Stop! 581 00:43:31,260 --> 00:43:32,220 Wait!