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The Prussians and Austrians... 3 00:00:11,976 --> 00:00:14,356 ... have inflicted heavy defeats on French troops 4 00:00:14,671 --> 00:00:17,703 August 10, 1792: French troops, with the citizens of Paris... 5 00:00:17,823 --> 00:00:19,671 ... attack the Tuileries Palace 6 00:00:20,099 --> 00:00:24,686 The royal family flees to the National Assembly ; the King is removed from power 7 00:00:25,036 --> 00:00:28,359 August 13, 1792 - The King and his family are imprisoned in the Temple... 8 00:00:28,479 --> 00:00:30,487 ... by order of Paris's Insurrectional Council 9 00:00:57,909 --> 00:01:00,338 The French Revolution : "Years of Terror" 10 00:02:13,861 --> 00:02:15,179 August 13, 1792 11 00:02:24,880 --> 00:02:26,102 Come, Marie-Th�r�se 12 00:02:27,420 --> 00:02:28,452 Smile, dear 13 00:02:49,441 --> 00:02:54,044 Now sir, you're going where you belong : behind bars 14 00:03:10,971 --> 00:03:14,575 I hope at least they'll put us in the same area where the Comte d'Artois-- 15 00:03:14,695 --> 00:03:15,655 No talking ! 16 00:03:16,622 --> 00:03:17,860 Don't raise your voice ! 17 00:03:18,527 --> 00:03:20,003 He raised his voice to me ! 18 00:03:20,273 --> 00:03:21,373 How dare you ! 19 00:03:23,580 --> 00:03:24,707 Don't touch her ! 20 00:03:29,596 --> 00:03:30,966 Where are you taking her ? 21 00:03:31,357 --> 00:03:33,791 - I protest, sir ! - Naturally, Mr. Veto 22 00:03:36,581 --> 00:03:39,250 What you have to say is no longer of any importance 23 00:04:10,776 --> 00:04:13,196 Cl�ry ! You here ? 24 00:04:17,345 --> 00:04:19,948 Your Majesty... I begged them to let me stay 25 00:04:21,646 --> 00:04:23,903 You've already done more than your duty for me 26 00:04:49,472 --> 00:04:51,044 Never a moment's peace ! 27 00:04:57,880 --> 00:04:59,377 Robespierre is in his room 28 00:05:03,309 --> 00:05:04,499 I'll take you up 29 00:05:16,669 --> 00:05:18,557 How can you work in this racket ? 30 00:05:21,128 --> 00:05:24,274 It's over, Maxime. The King has been removed from power 31 00:05:24,954 --> 00:05:27,022 There is a provisional council of six ministers 32 00:05:27,335 --> 00:05:29,481 Danton is Justice Minister 33 00:05:30,921 --> 00:05:31,890 Over ? 34 00:05:34,096 --> 00:05:37,238 We may be just at the beginning, Camille 35 00:05:39,279 --> 00:05:41,072 Lafayette's Headquarters 36 00:05:46,580 --> 00:05:50,747 I've searched my conscience, and can find no comfort 37 00:05:52,851 --> 00:05:55,501 I cannot accept the legality of this government 38 00:05:57,226 --> 00:06:01,210 In Paris they call me a traitor for my opinions 39 00:06:01,607 --> 00:06:02,924 Me, Lafayette ! 40 00:06:06,226 --> 00:06:09,961 If by refusing to serve these men, who have destroyed everything... 41 00:06:10,211 --> 00:06:14,173 ... by striking at the Crown and the constitution, I am a traitor 42 00:06:16,113 --> 00:06:17,160 Then so be it 43 00:06:18,001 --> 00:06:19,541 Let slander triumph 44 00:06:21,819 --> 00:06:23,359 I have no place here 45 00:06:32,072 --> 00:06:35,754 As for you, follow your conscience 46 00:06:38,341 --> 00:06:40,936 I have no intention of influencing you 47 00:07:36,028 --> 00:07:37,547 Lafayette has deserted, Sire 48 00:07:37,855 --> 00:07:40,146 The Prussians have taken Longwy 49 00:07:40,728 --> 00:07:43,022 It seems nothing can stop them 50 00:07:43,142 --> 00:07:45,815 In two weeks they'll be in Paris, and you'll be free 51 00:08:18,023 --> 00:08:20,118 I'm leaving for Amiens tomorrow ! 52 00:08:32,623 --> 00:08:34,269 This government will not leave Paris 53 00:08:35,401 --> 00:08:37,477 This government will not cower in fear 54 00:08:38,331 --> 00:08:40,830 This government will stand and fight and win 55 00:08:41,981 --> 00:08:44,610 No matter how, no matter the cost 56 00:08:45,759 --> 00:08:49,760 Every man must fight, with every gun, sword or pike 57 00:08:50,918 --> 00:08:54,604 And those who dare to show fear, will know an even worse terror 58 00:09:01,024 --> 00:09:05,015 If we have 30,000 traitors, they must be arrested tomorrow 59 00:09:06,897 --> 00:09:12,483 To beat our enemies we must demonstrate daring, more daring and even more daring 60 00:09:13,157 --> 00:09:14,357 To save France ! 61 00:09:15,839 --> 00:09:19,992 Fabre, take these death sentences from Camille and put them on the list 62 00:09:20,847 --> 00:09:25,727 Why haven't I received reports from the Special Committee in Nevers and Tours ? 63 00:09:26,102 --> 00:09:27,515 Mercy for my son ! 64 00:09:32,935 --> 00:09:34,332 My husband is innocent ! 65 00:09:52,871 --> 00:09:57,447 Come on, time for bed ; leave Uncle Maxime alone 66 00:10:00,725 --> 00:10:04,265 He's very funny... the way babies are 67 00:10:05,480 --> 00:10:08,175 Especially when he wakes us up at 1:00 in the morning... 68 00:10:08,295 --> 00:10:09,720 ...and 2:00 and 4:30 ! 69 00:10:23,066 --> 00:10:25,114 Won't you say goodnight to your son ? 70 00:10:51,530 --> 00:10:53,967 I know what you're feeling, Camille... 71 00:10:56,173 --> 00:10:59,363 ... but we can't wage war with a knife in our backs 72 00:11:01,628 --> 00:11:03,514 But these are our own people 73 00:11:07,406 --> 00:11:10,200 Our people don't want to go backwards 74 00:11:13,260 --> 00:11:17,117 Our people know that we must win this war at any cost 75 00:11:56,713 --> 00:11:59,047 The enemies in our midst are triumphant tonight 76 00:11:59,570 --> 00:12:01,681 The Prussians have taken Verdun 77 00:12:05,106 --> 00:12:10,531 The aristocrats, priests, traitors, plotters in our prisons... 78 00:12:11,058 --> 00:12:13,668 ... all await the arrival of their foreign masters 79 00:12:14,280 --> 00:12:18,861 This will be the signal to rise up and join the forces of the King of Prussia ! 80 00:12:18,981 --> 00:12:20,504 Death to the traitors ! 81 00:14:01,496 --> 00:14:03,527 They've broken into all the prisons in Paris 82 00:14:03,647 --> 00:14:07,833 They're slaughtering anyone suspected of supporting the King 83 00:14:09,218 --> 00:14:11,437 This isn't a Revolution anymore ! 84 00:14:11,916 --> 00:14:14,536 It's a mockery of everything we've tried to change 85 00:14:16,424 --> 00:14:17,469 Are you listening ? 86 00:14:19,162 --> 00:14:20,797 Yes, I'm listening 87 00:14:21,305 --> 00:14:23,709 - Then do something ! - Do what ? 88 00:14:27,779 --> 00:14:32,196 Do you think I control these people ? Do you think anyone can ? 89 00:14:33,462 --> 00:14:35,081 You are the Minister ! 90 00:14:39,782 --> 00:14:42,944 You want the Minister to give orders that won't be carried out ? 91 00:14:43,940 --> 00:14:49,250 You want me to send in troops, who'll turn around and join in the slaughter ? 92 00:14:51,349 --> 00:14:54,691 Is that your plan, to show who's in charge here ? 93 00:14:55,793 --> 00:14:58,295 If you're not responsible, then who is ? 94 00:14:59,096 --> 00:15:00,269 I don't know. 95 00:15:01,541 --> 00:15:05,768 But the wise man know when he's powerless... and he keeps his mouth shut 96 00:15:07,302 --> 00:15:11,368 Especially if he wants people to listen to him again, and believe me, I do 97 00:15:13,902 --> 00:15:14,643 I do 98 00:15:46,464 --> 00:15:47,657 Save me ! 99 00:16:06,503 --> 00:16:08,710 The horror of it ! The horror ! 100 00:16:12,297 --> 00:16:13,873 You have to do something 101 00:16:17,365 --> 00:16:18,386 Talk to me 102 00:16:23,127 --> 00:16:24,517 This can't go on 103 00:16:27,005 --> 00:16:28,592 Everything's going wrong 104 00:16:31,989 --> 00:16:33,830 This isn't what we wanted 105 00:16:36,508 --> 00:16:37,921 God bless the King 106 00:16:39,143 --> 00:16:40,381 God bless Mama 107 00:16:41,556 --> 00:16:43,604 God bless the Princess de Lamballes 108 00:16:46,802 --> 00:16:48,707 God bless Princess Elisabeth 109 00:17:37,861 --> 00:17:40,271 How do you like your friend Lamballes ? 110 00:17:50,822 --> 00:17:55,855 True, what happened is an outrage, an insult to the Revolution 111 00:17:58,219 --> 00:17:59,755 And to everyone here 112 00:18:00,712 --> 00:18:02,045 But we're at war 113 00:18:03,759 --> 00:18:08,204 And today those in France who've conspired against us... 114 00:18:09,077 --> 00:18:11,156 ... are shaking with terror 115 00:18:13,231 --> 00:18:15,755 Today, we have no enemies at our backs 116 00:18:17,183 --> 00:18:21,283 It's an advantage I don't want to waste 117 00:18:23,881 --> 00:18:27,135 Today our army can face the Prussians... 118 00:18:27,255 --> 00:18:29,881 ... without fear of the King's friends in Paris 119 00:18:39,519 --> 00:18:41,673 Valmy, September 20, 1792 120 00:22:18,952 --> 00:22:21,841 On this memorable day, the National Assembly... 121 00:22:21,961 --> 00:22:25,313 ... elected by all the people of France, meets for the first time 122 00:22:26,523 --> 00:22:30,113 I put to the vote the motion of Citizen Collot-d'Herbois... 123 00:22:31,359 --> 00:22:36,430 ... proclaiming that the monarchy in France is abolished 124 00:22:46,737 --> 00:22:48,340 The motion is carried ! 125 00:22:56,809 --> 00:23:01,065 I move that the new Constitution of the Republic... 126 00:23:02,826 --> 00:23:07,069 ... be put to the French people as a whole for their approval 127 00:23:15,606 --> 00:23:16,829 The motion is carried 128 00:23:17,558 --> 00:23:18,572 I move-- 129 00:23:19,161 --> 00:23:21,869 Please, Citizen, come to the lectern 130 00:23:22,248 --> 00:23:24,262 I can say what I wish to say from here 131 00:23:24,855 --> 00:23:28,966 I ask that from today, all public documents... 132 00:23:29,490 --> 00:23:32,966 ... be dated from Year One of the French Republic 133 00:24:21,296 --> 00:24:23,484 I've observed you. I admire you 134 00:24:25,739 --> 00:24:27,120 But I'm concerned 135 00:24:28,149 --> 00:24:32,149 You're a leader ; right now you're leader of the revolutionary republic 136 00:24:32,990 --> 00:24:36,928 At the same time, you have contacts with the most conservative members 137 00:24:39,043 --> 00:24:40,424 It's understandable 138 00:24:42,313 --> 00:24:47,829 As Mirabeau used to say, the hard thing is not to start a revolution... 139 00:24:48,199 --> 00:24:50,030 ... but to know when it's gone far enough 140 00:24:52,368 --> 00:24:55,929 We all try to find a proper balance 141 00:24:59,795 --> 00:25:04,367 Frankly, Georges, as a friend I must warn you 142 00:25:05,683 --> 00:25:10,378 You're rich, powerful, and popular 143 00:25:11,531 --> 00:25:13,103 It's a dangerous situation 144 00:25:15,574 --> 00:25:18,407 The rich are afraid of your power and popularity... 145 00:25:19,211 --> 00:25:21,049 ... and will try to bring you down 146 00:25:21,457 --> 00:25:24,891 The poor forgive your wealth... 147 00:25:25,011 --> 00:25:29,717 ... but only if you use it to bring the Revolution to its just, natural conclusion 148 00:25:32,321 --> 00:25:34,840 "A just and natural conclusion" 149 00:25:41,011 --> 00:25:42,743 The death of the King 150 00:25:45,487 --> 00:25:46,908 Is that what you want ? 151 00:25:49,001 --> 00:25:53,539 I don't wish to harm either the King or his family ; what good would it do ? 152 00:25:56,312 --> 00:25:58,467 But the war is not over 153 00:26:00,337 --> 00:26:03,225 We could reach a point where it's impossible... 154 00:26:03,345 --> 00:26:06,385 ... to save both the King and the Revolution 155 00:26:08,310 --> 00:26:10,349 In that case, one must choose 156 00:26:11,874 --> 00:26:15,457 We need to know how we'll choose, if it comes to that 157 00:26:18,082 --> 00:26:19,269 Don't you agree ? 158 00:26:25,255 --> 00:26:26,202 Your hat 159 00:26:38,858 --> 00:26:41,265 - Is everything alright ? - He's right 160 00:26:43,588 --> 00:26:45,016 He's always right 161 00:26:46,796 --> 00:26:49,828 It's just that I'd like to break his neck 162 00:26:51,144 --> 00:26:52,604 Don't worry, I won't 163 00:26:57,018 --> 00:26:58,285 Unless I have to 164 00:27:21,300 --> 00:27:22,535 I request the floor 165 00:27:29,342 --> 00:27:31,091 Your name, Citizen ? 166 00:27:31,781 --> 00:27:34,492 Saint-Just. From the Department of the Aisne 167 00:27:35,375 --> 00:27:37,481 Take the lectern, Citizen Saint-Just 168 00:27:45,691 --> 00:27:50,555 I, like most of you, would joyfully give my life for this Republic 169 00:27:53,688 --> 00:27:59,024 I, like most of you, stand against all enemies who threaten this Republic 170 00:28:02,693 --> 00:28:07,407 I, like all of you, know the name and face of this enemy 171 00:28:11,781 --> 00:28:15,174 I, like none here, am ready to strike at this enemy 172 00:28:21,030 --> 00:28:25,300 As long as he lives, Louis Capet will be a rallying symbol for the traitors... 173 00:28:25,705 --> 00:28:27,731 ... who remain hidden among us 174 00:28:28,160 --> 00:28:31,529 And for all enemies abroad who wait the moment to crush us 175 00:28:33,025 --> 00:28:36,319 In the name of all we've accomplished, we cannot weaken 176 00:28:36,891 --> 00:28:38,431 We cannot hesitate 177 00:28:41,062 --> 00:28:45,410 We do both, as long as the heir... 178 00:28:45,530 --> 00:28:49,902 ... of a long line of tyrants remains alive and in our power 179 00:28:51,548 --> 00:28:54,176 Citizens, a king is not an ordinary man 180 00:28:55,125 --> 00:28:59,056 He's a rebel - a usurper of the rights of other men 181 00:29:02,597 --> 00:29:04,238 A king must reign-- 182 00:29:06,993 --> 00:29:07,936 Or die 183 00:29:49,821 --> 00:29:54,062 Well done, Charles. Very nice writing - and reading ! 184 00:30:03,685 --> 00:30:05,401 Send the child away 185 00:30:06,171 --> 00:30:07,512 May I know why ? 186 00:30:08,147 --> 00:30:09,989 These gentlemen wish to speak to you 187 00:30:13,505 --> 00:30:15,911 Go and play ; we'll continue later 188 00:30:18,938 --> 00:30:20,616 What can I do for you gentlemen ? 189 00:30:22,291 --> 00:30:24,072 My name is Chambon, Mayor of Paris 190 00:30:24,192 --> 00:30:28,218 I'm here to tell you that the Convention has decided to put you on trial 191 00:30:31,382 --> 00:30:32,650 On what charge ? 192 00:30:33,131 --> 00:30:35,781 You'll be properly informed in due course 193 00:30:36,163 --> 00:30:37,959 You may choose your counsel 194 00:30:38,650 --> 00:30:42,685 Before and during the trial you are forbidden all contact with your family 195 00:30:43,519 --> 00:30:47,466 Surely you're not going to prevent me from seeing my children ! 196 00:30:51,649 --> 00:30:54,124 If you insist, you may see your children 197 00:30:55,098 --> 00:30:58,980 But then they will be forbidden to see their mother or aunt 198 00:31:06,159 --> 00:31:07,583 A difficult choice 199 00:31:08,004 --> 00:31:09,916 In fact, I have no choice 200 00:31:13,017 --> 00:31:14,061 So be it 201 00:31:16,563 --> 00:31:18,160 You've taken everything 202 00:31:18,440 --> 00:31:21,689 It's natural that now you take my children 203 00:31:24,728 --> 00:31:27,647 I am in your power, gentlemen 204 00:31:30,570 --> 00:31:33,650 Just tell me what you want from me 205 00:32:34,953 --> 00:32:35,899 Be seated 206 00:32:56,587 --> 00:33:02,619 The National Convention, by the authority granted it by the French people... 207 00:33:03,363 --> 00:33:06,629 ...hereby charges Louis Capet with the following crimes : 208 00:33:06,749 --> 00:33:10,146 Attempted corruption of deputies, starting with Mirabeau 209 00:33:10,968 --> 00:33:12,421 Attempted flight 210 00:33:12,957 --> 00:33:14,757 Massacre of the Champs de Mars 211 00:33:18,254 --> 00:33:23,291 After your return from Varennes, French blood was shed on the Champs de Mars 212 00:33:24,783 --> 00:33:28,578 A letter proves there was a criminal conspircy between you and Lafayette 213 00:33:29,997 --> 00:33:31,047 What do you say ? 214 00:33:32,452 --> 00:33:36,569 I knew nothing about the unfortunate events on the Champs de Mars 215 00:33:38,559 --> 00:33:42,439 As to this letter, I have no knowledge of it 216 00:33:43,821 --> 00:33:45,226 But it's in your handwriting 217 00:33:45,346 --> 00:33:47,183 I don't remember writing it ! 218 00:33:53,319 --> 00:33:57,970 Your brothers have rallied emigr�s to fight against France 219 00:33:59,704 --> 00:34:00,995 You didn't denounce them 220 00:34:02,840 --> 00:34:07,203 I denounced their actions as soon as I learned of them 221 00:34:08,330 --> 00:34:11,349 After making sure you wouldn't interfere with their plans 222 00:34:12,430 --> 00:34:14,018 You're entitled to your opinion 223 00:34:18,960 --> 00:34:22,836 It's been proved that you encouraged regiments to desert 224 00:34:24,292 --> 00:34:25,425 Never, sir 225 00:34:27,629 --> 00:34:31,493 You vetoed measures against dissident priests 226 00:34:31,810 --> 00:34:33,749 As the Constitution gave me the right 227 00:34:34,039 --> 00:34:37,270 Why did you double the Swiss Guard at the beginning of August ? 228 00:34:39,614 --> 00:34:45,393 The palace was in danger ; I was a legitimate authority 229 00:34:45,824 --> 00:34:48,153 It was my duty to take defensive measures 230 00:34:49,225 --> 00:34:52,023 On August 10, you caused French blood to be shed 231 00:34:52,143 --> 00:34:53,595 No, it wasn't me 232 00:34:54,445 --> 00:34:57,392 Did you have an armoury built at the Tuileries... 233 00:34:58,183 --> 00:35:02,381 He knows it's hopeless, but he's brave. I admire him 234 00:35:04,871 --> 00:35:06,360 Quick, I hear the guard ! 235 00:35:22,727 --> 00:35:23,824 What does he say ? 236 00:35:26,151 --> 00:35:29,042 He's well... The trial is going slowly 237 00:35:31,637 --> 00:35:33,643 We mustn't hold out much hope 238 00:35:57,149 --> 00:35:59,892 Louis, we've heard your attorney's appeal for clemency 239 00:36:00,726 --> 00:36:02,280 Before we give our verdict... 240 00:36:02,400 --> 00:36:04,272 ...have you anything to add in your defence ? 241 00:36:06,679 --> 00:36:07,606 Yes, sir 242 00:36:21,633 --> 00:36:25,226 This may be the last time I address you 243 00:36:30,612 --> 00:36:32,097 My conscience is clear 244 00:36:35,778 --> 00:36:39,649 But what wounds my heart more than everything else... 245 00:36:44,148 --> 00:36:47,307 ... is to be accused of having shed the blood of the people 246 00:36:52,314 --> 00:36:54,467 I have so loved the French people... 247 00:36:56,978 --> 00:37:00,309 ... and thought I had given such proof of that love... 248 00:37:04,550 --> 00:37:07,160 I never could have imagined... 249 00:37:08,123 --> 00:37:11,765 ... I would have to face such accusations 250 00:37:26,878 --> 00:37:28,755 That's all I have to say 251 00:37:46,072 --> 00:37:46,986 Carnot 252 00:37:48,366 --> 00:37:52,521 Following the principle that all men are equal before the law... 253 00:37:53,788 --> 00:37:54,934 ... I vote for death 254 00:37:55,681 --> 00:37:56,839 Collot d'Herbois 255 00:37:58,303 --> 00:37:59,692 Death, within 24 hours 256 00:38:01,512 --> 00:38:02,563 Vergniaud 257 00:38:06,501 --> 00:38:09,614 Death. But I move that sentence be suspended 258 00:38:12,419 --> 00:38:13,253 Lindet 259 00:38:15,387 --> 00:38:18,692 He who hesitates to strike a tyrant does not deserve the name of republican 260 00:38:20,105 --> 00:38:21,212 I vote for death 261 00:38:22,351 --> 00:38:23,109 Marat 262 00:38:25,207 --> 00:38:26,026 Death 263 00:38:26,811 --> 00:38:27,960 Saint-Just 264 00:38:30,365 --> 00:38:33,782 The Republic must not show weakness. Death 265 00:38:35,193 --> 00:38:36,139 Brissot 266 00:38:37,199 --> 00:38:39,920 Death. With suspended sentence 267 00:38:46,658 --> 00:38:47,620 Robespierre 268 00:38:51,422 --> 00:38:57,229 I am pitiless toward oppressors, because I pity the oppressed 269 00:39:00,573 --> 00:39:01,422 Death 270 00:39:03,060 --> 00:39:04,032 Desmoulins 271 00:39:06,557 --> 00:39:07,629 I vote for death 272 00:39:09,990 --> 00:39:10,840 Danton 273 00:39:14,865 --> 00:39:15,619 Death 274 00:39:29,107 --> 00:39:31,108 May God support me to the end 275 00:39:38,091 --> 00:39:39,063 I'm ready 276 00:41:04,670 --> 00:41:07,044 You can't see anything with the shutters closed 277 00:41:07,541 --> 00:41:08,921 Leave them closed 278 00:41:10,237 --> 00:41:11,775 Leave the whole house closed 279 00:41:13,348 --> 00:41:16,383 Something is happening today that you shouldn't see 280 00:42:09,302 --> 00:42:10,313 Citizen-- 281 00:42:13,008 --> 00:42:14,629 Tell me what to do, sir 282 00:42:15,341 --> 00:42:18,662 Remove your coat and cravat 283 00:42:42,266 --> 00:42:43,694 That's not necessary 284 00:43:24,380 --> 00:43:28,217 I die innocent of all the crimes of which I am accused 285 00:43:29,467 --> 00:43:32,211 I forgive those guilty of my death 286 00:43:33,157 --> 00:43:38,588 And I pray God that the blood you shed may never be required of France 287 00:45:42,211 --> 00:45:43,527 Take care of these 288 00:45:48,925 --> 00:45:49,957 Antoine ! 289 00:45:57,711 --> 00:45:59,764 - Georges-- - Where's Gabrielle ? 290 00:46:07,554 --> 00:46:09,456 Gabrielle died 3 days ago 291 00:46:13,137 --> 00:46:14,479 Be brave, Georges 292 00:46:15,100 --> 00:46:16,513 It was very sudden 293 00:46:18,389 --> 00:46:19,961 We don't know what happened 294 00:46:22,833 --> 00:46:24,100 We're here for you 295 00:47:22,887 --> 00:47:25,088 I'm sorry to bring up sad memories 296 00:47:26,064 --> 00:47:28,085 I know it's a difficult time for you 297 00:47:28,422 --> 00:47:29,515 I understand 298 00:47:31,133 --> 00:47:33,780 You wrote me a very nice letter 299 00:47:35,048 --> 00:47:36,461 It helped a lot 300 00:47:38,657 --> 00:47:42,170 I'm always better when I have time to think before speaking 301 00:47:43,670 --> 00:47:45,050 As you've noticed 302 00:47:46,157 --> 00:47:51,195 You should speak more from your heart, and think a little less 303 00:47:53,875 --> 00:47:57,147 The fact is, we're facing food riots here... 304 00:47:57,901 --> 00:48:02,261 ... rebellions in the west, and the war is going badly 305 00:48:02,719 --> 00:48:05,223 We thought we'd crushed the opposition 306 00:48:05,671 --> 00:48:08,287 But it's back, like an incurable illness 307 00:48:09,200 --> 00:48:12,585 Men who accepted the Revolution, or at least recognized... 308 00:48:12,705 --> 00:48:15,656 ... that change was necessary have now turned against it 309 00:48:17,004 --> 00:48:19,297 They want a respectable revolution 310 00:48:20,204 --> 00:48:21,567 A moderate government 311 00:48:23,075 --> 00:48:24,696 We have to face it, Georges 312 00:48:25,770 --> 00:48:27,920 The moderates are now our enemies 313 00:48:30,391 --> 00:48:34,414 So we face it. The question is, how ? 314 00:48:36,612 --> 00:48:39,211 Exceptional times require exceptional measures 315 00:48:39,949 --> 00:48:44,135 In a time of mortal danger, the ordinary legal processes no longer fit 316 00:48:45,788 --> 00:48:49,429 No one respects the law more than I, as you know 317 00:48:50,793 --> 00:48:54,457 But if the law can't do what it was meant to do-- 318 00:48:56,965 --> 00:48:58,409 Summary justice 319 00:49:00,030 --> 00:49:01,525 Is that what you want ? 320 00:49:04,247 --> 00:49:06,990 What I want is a new Revolutionary Tribunal 321 00:49:09,621 --> 00:49:11,493 They already call us dictators 322 00:49:12,621 --> 00:49:14,581 This will give them reason to 323 00:49:15,944 --> 00:49:17,323 We have no choice 324 00:49:18,126 --> 00:49:20,532 At least until we have things in hand 325 00:49:21,398 --> 00:49:22,651 You know I'm right 326 00:49:23,719 --> 00:49:25,084 You're always right 327 00:49:25,677 --> 00:49:30,858 You're the only one who can persuade the members who are opposed 328 00:49:32,976 --> 00:49:34,979 We have to work together Georges 329 00:49:35,300 --> 00:49:36,469 We can do it 330 00:49:37,819 --> 00:49:41,332 See ? You speak with your heart and you've convinced me 331 00:49:47,426 --> 00:49:49,159 No, Heaven help us ! 332 00:49:50,138 --> 00:49:53,218 It'll be the Spanish Inquisition, but a thousand times worse 333 00:49:53,715 --> 00:49:56,218 The September Massacres will start again 334 00:49:56,338 --> 00:49:58,707 But this time it'll be with government sanction 335 00:49:59,298 --> 00:50:00,539 Not at all 336 00:50:02,539 --> 00:50:06,487 The September Massacres happened because the people feared... 337 00:50:06,607 --> 00:50:09,432 ... the Revolution was helpless before its enemies 338 00:50:09,978 --> 00:50:14,298 And no control over the people who chose to act like wild animals 339 00:50:15,448 --> 00:50:18,812 It was a mockery of the noble ideals of our Revolution 340 00:50:18,932 --> 00:50:20,429 I agree with you 341 00:50:21,557 --> 00:50:26,065 But this will prove that the Revolution can legally judge our enemies 342 00:50:27,356 --> 00:50:31,120 Including those who wish to take the law into their own hands 343 00:50:36,107 --> 00:50:40,787 It's the only way to prevent random slaughter instead of encouraging it 344 00:50:44,122 --> 00:50:45,375 I'm counting on you 345 00:50:46,946 --> 00:50:50,944 Strike back ! I demand 100,000 heads ! 346 00:50:59,952 --> 00:51:04,811 Let 100,000 heads fall ! Paralyze our enemies with horror ! 347 00:51:09,488 --> 00:51:13,446 I'll support your tribunal, if your first act is to haul him up... 348 00:51:13,566 --> 00:51:15,834 ... before he does any more damage 349 00:51:15,954 --> 00:51:16,815 Agreed 350 00:51:20,682 --> 00:51:22,480 Danton has had Marat arrested ! 351 00:51:40,511 --> 00:51:43,720 Name, age, occupation, place of birth 352 00:52:02,954 --> 00:52:05,075 Marat was acquitted 353 00:52:06,195 --> 00:52:07,247 Of course 354 00:52:09,050 --> 00:52:10,857 Danton knew he would be 355 00:52:12,926 --> 00:52:17,098 No Revolutionary Tribunal will convict a revolutionary 356 00:52:21,835 --> 00:52:24,129 But now we have the Tribunal 357 00:52:40,227 --> 00:52:41,178 Get out ! 358 00:52:48,517 --> 00:52:50,282 Don't try to intimidate me ! 359 00:52:51,421 --> 00:52:53,972 Brissot ! What are you doing in my office ? 360 00:52:54,983 --> 00:52:59,015 If you think you can trick me and the Girondins like that-- 361 00:52:59,465 --> 00:53:00,796 You're wrong ! 362 00:53:01,954 --> 00:53:04,111 Your friend Dumouriez has defected to the Austrians 363 00:53:04,231 --> 00:53:06,621 You protected him - you're a traitor ! 364 00:53:07,247 --> 00:53:09,397 And as everyone knows - a thief ! 365 00:53:13,616 --> 00:53:14,594 Get out ! 366 00:53:22,766 --> 00:53:24,643 Get rid of all this, Dominique 367 00:53:26,614 --> 00:53:29,101 They won't be so easy to get rid of next time 368 00:53:38,021 --> 00:53:39,137 Look after him 369 00:53:41,037 --> 00:53:42,016 I'll be back 370 00:53:54,959 --> 00:53:58,230 Shall I continue the reading we started yesterday ? 371 00:54:00,382 --> 00:54:01,505 I've forgotten it 372 00:54:02,531 --> 00:54:04,774 Alright, then I'll start over 373 00:54:06,761 --> 00:54:08,223 It's a waste of time 374 00:54:09,119 --> 00:54:10,753 I can't concentrate 375 00:54:13,098 --> 00:54:14,747 You must try, my dear 376 00:54:15,536 --> 00:54:17,691 Make an effort - for the children 377 00:54:19,671 --> 00:54:21,236 What do you want me to do ? 378 00:54:21,853 --> 00:54:23,775 Talk of hope ? Lie to them ? 379 00:54:24,821 --> 00:54:26,297 Yes. If you have to 380 00:54:38,579 --> 00:54:39,863 Leave him alone ! 381 00:54:42,879 --> 00:54:45,693 The boy's education will be handled by Citizen Simon 382 00:54:48,642 --> 00:54:51,247 The Council has decided ; we are carrying out its orders 383 00:54:54,460 --> 00:54:56,610 We'll make a good Cordelier out of you ! 384 00:55:08,097 --> 00:55:09,364 Excellent, Camille ! 385 00:55:14,980 --> 00:55:16,890 You haven't lost your touch 386 00:55:17,868 --> 00:55:19,681 That'll take care of things 387 00:55:28,840 --> 00:55:30,284 It's very good of you 388 00:55:51,739 --> 00:55:53,696 Slander ! And a lie ! 389 00:55:54,033 --> 00:55:55,477 It's not a lie, nor slander 390 00:55:55,597 --> 00:55:57,985 The words are Camille's, but I recognize the ideas 391 00:55:58,986 --> 00:56:03,850 Brissot and the Girondins want a federal republic on Swiss or American lines 392 00:56:04,248 --> 00:56:06,164 They only believe in compromise 393 00:56:07,200 --> 00:56:10,793 Our great French Republic must be one and indivisible 394 00:56:12,114 --> 00:56:14,029 What do you want me to do ? 395 00:56:15,483 --> 00:56:16,386 Nothing 396 00:56:18,908 --> 00:56:20,529 Keep out of it, as I will 397 00:56:21,379 --> 00:56:23,788 And let the Paris Commune do its job 398 00:56:24,941 --> 00:56:26,962 You've already made us allies 399 00:56:28,183 --> 00:56:30,477 Now you're making us conspirators 400 00:56:32,723 --> 00:56:35,499 I warn you : I'm not like you 401 00:56:38,316 --> 00:56:39,531 And I never will be 402 00:56:41,926 --> 00:56:43,867 I know you've taken bribes 403 00:56:46,434 --> 00:56:47,685 How could I not ? 404 00:56:49,669 --> 00:56:52,284 I know your enemies' accusations are true 405 00:56:53,680 --> 00:56:56,144 But do you hear me condemn you for it ? 406 00:56:58,991 --> 00:57:00,291 What about you ? 407 00:57:00,579 --> 00:57:02,216 You've never taken anything ? 408 00:57:05,216 --> 00:57:06,162 Never ? 409 00:57:12,319 --> 00:57:13,537 You could have 410 00:57:20,019 --> 00:57:20,831 Often 411 00:57:32,500 --> 00:57:35,228 How can I trust a man who doesn't want anything ? 412 00:57:35,966 --> 00:57:38,212 You can trust me to tell the truth 413 00:57:39,655 --> 00:57:41,272 At least, as I see it 414 00:57:43,412 --> 00:57:47,560 And right now, the people of Paris - your people... 415 00:57:48,610 --> 00:57:52,070 ... not Brissot and the moderates - are your best friends 416 00:57:53,555 --> 00:57:56,892 That's why it's best for you not to get in their way 417 00:57:58,721 --> 00:57:59,729 Or yours ? 418 00:58:01,336 --> 00:58:03,611 You just said I don't want anything 419 00:58:04,959 --> 00:58:08,452 Not for yourself. But that makes you more dangerous 420 00:58:09,788 --> 00:58:12,052 You want what's right for all of us 421 00:58:28,707 --> 00:58:30,424 I want Brissot's head 422 00:58:33,769 --> 00:58:35,482 Then I'll go along with you 423 00:59:16,433 --> 00:59:17,564 Let us in ! 424 00:59:19,978 --> 00:59:21,470 Death to the traitors ! 425 00:59:21,590 --> 00:59:24,988 I'm H�rault de Seychelles, President of the Convention 426 00:59:25,465 --> 00:59:27,795 By what authority do you bring your troops here ? 427 00:59:27,915 --> 00:59:30,333 On the orders of the Paris Commune 428 00:59:30,453 --> 00:59:32,737 The Convention orders you to withdraw 429 00:59:33,213 --> 00:59:37,898 Not until we've arrested the 22 traitors protected by this Convention 430 00:59:39,740 --> 00:59:41,504 We want the traitors ! 431 00:59:44,536 --> 00:59:46,215 These men were elected-- 432 00:59:47,753 --> 00:59:49,790 To your places ! Forward ! 433 01:00:18,028 --> 01:00:19,006 Silence ! 434 01:00:33,256 --> 01:00:38,020 I hope our colleagues will be reassured about their liberty 435 01:00:39,811 --> 01:00:41,938 They went out to meet the people... 436 01:00:42,498 --> 01:00:45,466 ... and they saw that the people mean them no harm 437 01:00:46,076 --> 01:00:47,664 Where does this mean ? 438 01:00:47,784 --> 01:00:52,593 The Paris Commune has denounced 22 traitors who sit among us 439 01:00:53,517 --> 01:00:55,745 I demand their immediate arrest 440 01:00:58,963 --> 01:01:01,625 Give Couthon a cup of blood - he's thirsty ! 441 01:01:04,578 --> 01:01:08,372 I see here Chaumette and H�bert, representing the Paris Commune 442 01:01:10,043 --> 01:01:15,915 The Convention should treat them with respect and attention 443 01:01:18,730 --> 01:01:22,234 I ask them to give us the names of those they've denounced 444 01:01:23,415 --> 01:01:25,163 You wouldn't dare ! 445 01:01:29,741 --> 01:01:32,481 I demand this list be read at once 446 01:01:34,441 --> 01:01:38,644 And the arrest of all those named 447 01:01:45,618 --> 01:01:47,094 What are you waiting for ? 448 01:01:49,916 --> 01:01:51,039 The names ! 449 01:02:59,314 --> 01:03:00,875 Listen, citizens ! 450 01:03:01,303 --> 01:03:04,417 The Convention is dominated by madmen and criminals 451 01:03:05,057 --> 01:03:09,342 Harsh words, but what else can you call someone like Marat ? 452 01:03:09,599 --> 01:03:12,995 He'd cut off 100,000 heads as easily as say Good morning 453 01:03:13,425 --> 01:03:17,174 These men threaten to turn the country into a huge charnel house 454 01:03:19,634 --> 01:03:25,317 The great majority of honest people must rise up and take back power... 455 01:03:25,719 --> 01:03:28,005 ... before it's too late 456 01:03:55,587 --> 01:03:56,845 Go see who it is 457 01:04:03,995 --> 01:04:05,057 What do you want ? 458 01:04:05,177 --> 01:04:07,330 I'm Citizeness Corday. I want to see Marat 459 01:04:07,450 --> 01:04:09,716 Impossible. He's sick - he can't see anyone 460 01:04:10,284 --> 01:04:13,802 I've come from Caen. I have information about a Girondin plot 461 01:04:13,922 --> 01:04:16,535 - I must see him - I told you, he's sick 462 01:04:17,181 --> 01:04:18,638 Who is it, Simonne ? 463 01:04:19,547 --> 01:04:21,508 It's a woman from Caen 464 01:04:23,458 --> 01:04:26,579 She says she has news about the Girondins 465 01:04:27,514 --> 01:04:28,471 Send her in 466 01:04:30,329 --> 01:04:33,545 He's very weak. Only 5 minutes, alright ? 467 01:04:47,141 --> 01:04:48,498 You've come from Caen ? 468 01:04:49,138 --> 01:04:51,434 Yes. I have much to tell you 469 01:04:52,622 --> 01:04:55,645 I know - Caen is a nest of traitors 470 01:04:56,815 --> 01:04:59,012 How many federalist deputies have taken refuge there ? 471 01:04:59,734 --> 01:05:00,622 Eighteen 472 01:05:03,045 --> 01:05:04,459 Here are their names 473 01:05:10,714 --> 01:05:12,145 They'll soon be dead 474 01:05:35,234 --> 01:05:39,634 In this stone urn is the heart of the great Marat 475 01:05:41,265 --> 01:05:43,772 It will remain here always in his memory 476 01:05:45,147 --> 01:05:47,002 It is the heart of a great man 477 01:05:48,691 --> 01:05:51,758 A heart that filled all traitors with fear 478 01:05:54,137 --> 01:05:57,968 And it was a traitor's hand that tore him from the people's love 479 01:06:00,287 --> 01:06:03,679 But I promise you, his people, his friends... 480 01:06:04,649 --> 01:06:07,384 ... that the cause he fought for will survive 481 01:06:09,046 --> 01:06:12,769 I've personally requested the Convention build granaries... 482 01:06:13,569 --> 01:06:18,638 ... to protect grain from speculators and all those who'd starve the people... 483 01:06:18,758 --> 01:06:20,408 ... for their own profit 484 01:06:26,721 --> 01:06:29,179 Congratulations, Maxime, I've very happy for you 485 01:06:29,491 --> 01:06:32,006 - Thank you - Congratulations, Robespierre 486 01:06:37,109 --> 01:06:38,667 You're taking it very calmly 487 01:06:39,117 --> 01:06:42,225 Frankly, I'm as happy to leave the Committee for Public Safety... 488 01:06:42,532 --> 01:06:44,145 ... as it is to be rid of me 489 01:06:44,842 --> 01:06:47,822 Robespierre is better at handling boredom than I am 490 01:06:48,050 --> 01:06:49,054 What now ? 491 01:06:50,450 --> 01:06:51,708 I'll go fishing 492 01:06:52,873 --> 01:06:54,869 I should have done it long ago 493 01:06:55,696 --> 01:06:57,183 Do you think you'll come back ? 494 01:06:57,853 --> 01:06:59,573 Not unless I have to 495 01:07:03,161 --> 01:07:04,249 Come and see me 496 01:07:11,925 --> 01:07:12,673 Good 497 01:07:26,798 --> 01:07:28,398 October 15, 1793 498 01:07:29,306 --> 01:07:30,367 Go on ! 499 01:07:58,855 --> 01:08:02,351 Who provided the coach you and your family rode in to Varennes ? 500 01:08:03,967 --> 01:08:05,028 A foreigner 501 01:08:05,444 --> 01:08:06,805 What nationality ? 502 01:08:08,743 --> 01:08:09,722 Swedish 503 01:08:10,623 --> 01:08:13,429 Monsieur Fersen, who lived at rue du Bac, Paris ? 504 01:08:16,104 --> 01:08:17,465 - Yes - What ? 505 01:08:19,616 --> 01:08:20,346 Yes 506 01:08:23,758 --> 01:08:25,500 Bring in the witness H�bert 507 01:08:37,389 --> 01:08:39,377 Name, age, occupation 508 01:08:40,736 --> 01:08:42,733 H�bert, Jacques Ren�; 36 509 01:08:43,840 --> 01:08:47,140 Journalist and deputy attorney for the Paris Commune 510 01:08:47,833 --> 01:08:50,659 Testify before the nation without hatred or fear 511 01:08:51,341 --> 01:08:53,926 Do you swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth ? 512 01:08:54,180 --> 01:08:54,918 I do 513 01:08:55,633 --> 01:08:56,787 Give your testimony 514 01:08:59,868 --> 01:09:03,089 The facts I have to state are of a delicate nature 515 01:09:04,082 --> 01:09:05,835 But they must be made public 516 01:09:09,539 --> 01:09:14,135 The Commune wished the young Capet to receive a proper republican education 517 01:09:15,462 --> 01:09:18,947 He was entrusted to an excellent Cordelier, Citizen Simon 518 01:09:22,099 --> 01:09:27,068 We have a deposition from Simon, that he caught the child... 519 01:09:27,188 --> 01:09:30,338 ... engaged in indecent and harmful acts 520 01:09:36,444 --> 01:09:41,083 He asked the boy who had taught him this shameful behavior 521 01:09:42,617 --> 01:09:45,109 The child said his mother and aunt 522 01:09:49,963 --> 01:09:51,059 Continue 523 01:09:51,902 --> 01:09:56,761 Before the Mayor and Paris and Attorney to the Commune the child testified... 524 01:09:57,719 --> 01:10:01,069 ... that he was made to sleep with these two women 525 01:10:05,831 --> 01:10:11,254 And in their bed they committed acts of debauchery 526 01:10:16,194 --> 01:10:18,096 Accused, how do you respond ? 527 01:10:20,717 --> 01:10:22,471 I will not respond 528 01:10:28,712 --> 01:10:30,258 I will not respond ! 529 01:10:31,043 --> 01:10:35,104 Because Nature itself recoils from such an accusation ! 530 01:10:39,875 --> 01:10:42,413 I appeal to all the mothers here 531 01:10:45,044 --> 01:10:46,349 I appeal to you 532 01:11:22,120 --> 01:11:26,609 Antoinette, have you any reason why sentence should not be passed on you ? 533 01:11:31,768 --> 01:11:37,630 The Tribunal unanimously condemns Marie Antoinette... 534 01:11:38,472 --> 01:11:42,168 ... widow of Louis Capet to death 535 01:11:43,818 --> 01:11:49,091 According to the law, her possessions are forfeited to the State 536 01:11:52,691 --> 01:11:56,995 This sentence to be carried out at the Place de la R�volution 537 01:11:58,506 --> 01:12:02,766 And that it be printed and posted in all parts of the Republic 538 01:12:06,693 --> 01:12:09,474 Thank you, Rosalie. Thank you for everything 539 01:12:30,114 --> 01:12:31,522 It's time, Citizeness 540 01:14:07,591 --> 01:14:08,827 Forgive me, sir 541 01:14:09,956 --> 01:14:11,000 Courage, Madame 542 01:14:53,179 --> 01:14:55,706 Perhaps I'm afraid of not understanding 543 01:14:56,779 --> 01:14:59,433 It's this fear that disturbs my sleep 544 01:15:01,152 --> 01:15:03,521 I appeal to the noblest instincts of the people... 545 01:15:04,337 --> 01:15:05,625 ... and I'm betrayed 546 01:15:06,829 --> 01:15:09,024 Because I don't understand the people 547 01:15:09,829 --> 01:15:12,833 No one inspires greater respect than you 548 01:15:14,008 --> 01:15:17,281 But they still resist the Revolution 549 01:15:18,728 --> 01:15:19,855 By the thousands 550 01:15:21,416 --> 01:15:23,643 There's a royalist army in the Vend�e 551 01:15:24,933 --> 01:15:28,025 More than an army - an entire populace 552 01:15:30,552 --> 01:15:33,001 Is it possible for a people to be traitors ? 553 01:15:34,907 --> 01:15:36,314 They don't understand 554 01:15:37,525 --> 01:15:39,660 There is much they need to be taught 555 01:15:41,365 --> 01:15:43,535 And yet I've learned something 556 01:15:46,349 --> 01:15:48,618 If Virtue is to triumph... 557 01:15:48,924 --> 01:15:50,840 ... it must be accompanied by Terror 558 01:15:53,920 --> 01:15:55,593 Since Virtue is flawless... 559 01:15:57,543 --> 01:15:59,574 ... the flaw must be in man 560 01:16:03,335 --> 01:16:04,905 But I can't believe it 561 01:16:09,416 --> 01:16:10,465 Yet I must 562 01:16:12,138 --> 01:16:13,754 To save the Revolution 563 01:16:49,464 --> 01:16:50,975 This law is clear 564 01:16:53,260 --> 01:16:54,589 We know our enemies : 565 01:16:57,215 --> 01:17:01,461 Those among us who still hope that we lose this war 566 01:17:03,965 --> 01:17:09,400 But they will no longer laugh at us, saying that we can't prove their treason 567 01:17:12,377 --> 01:17:16,527 It's simple : let's force them to prove their innocence 568 01:17:18,596 --> 01:17:23,266 All those who can't bring tangible proof of their work for the Revolution... 569 01:17:24,234 --> 01:17:26,648 ... will be automatically liable to arrest 570 01:17:31,908 --> 01:17:35,462 We propose to enlarge the role of the Revolutionary Tribunal 571 01:17:36,327 --> 01:17:38,878 Right now, only one session sits regularly 572 01:17:39,269 --> 01:17:41,150 We propose to add 3 more... 573 01:17:41,923 --> 01:17:46,284 ... to help carry out this important patriotic work 574 01:17:53,006 --> 01:17:55,949 In sum : Terror is the order of the day 575 01:17:57,149 --> 01:17:59,029 And Virtue, Citizen 576 01:18:01,039 --> 01:18:04,708 Virtue, without which Terror is deadly 577 01:18:07,050 --> 01:18:12,070 Terror, without which Virtue is powerless 578 01:19:46,449 --> 01:19:48,844 Married by a dissident priest ! 579 01:19:51,048 --> 01:19:54,412 You want to get me guillotined ! Little minx ! 580 01:19:59,298 --> 01:20:02,248 As far as I'm concerned, the Revolution is over 581 01:20:03,809 --> 01:20:06,302 My life is here, with you and my children 582 01:20:06,982 --> 01:20:08,309 And you'll give me more 583 01:20:11,888 --> 01:20:14,980 Leave politics to the fools who are good at it 584 01:20:31,369 --> 01:20:34,150 Camille Desmoulins : I'm a friend of Citizen Robespierre 585 01:20:46,917 --> 01:20:49,435 No one has been convicted without good reason 586 01:20:50,863 --> 01:20:55,014 People are in jail because they once said Hello to a dissident priest 587 01:20:56,641 --> 01:21:00,102 They said something nice about Mirabeau, or have family abroad 588 01:21:02,028 --> 01:21:04,002 You can be so naive, Camille 589 01:21:05,582 --> 01:21:07,626 Need I remind you that we're still at war ? 590 01:21:09,332 --> 01:21:12,187 Our army has exterminated thousands in the Vend�e 591 01:21:12,307 --> 01:21:13,572 An entire people ! 592 01:21:14,236 --> 01:21:15,880 Traitors and rebels 593 01:21:17,478 --> 01:21:20,016 We're strangling Liberty in its cradle 594 01:21:21,413 --> 01:21:22,924 If we falter now... 595 01:21:24,459 --> 01:21:27,943 ... all that we've built will crumble like a house of cards 596 01:21:28,728 --> 01:21:30,389 Maybe we've built nothing 597 01:21:34,408 --> 01:21:35,500 Just a dream 598 01:21:37,800 --> 01:21:38,885 It frightens me 599 01:22:14,014 --> 01:22:15,600 No one can talk to him 600 01:22:16,218 --> 01:22:20,221 He's cut himself off from everyone except his friends on the Committee 601 01:22:22,666 --> 01:22:24,334 He sees enemies everywhere 602 01:22:26,035 --> 01:22:28,452 The situation is insane and getting worse 603 01:22:35,533 --> 01:22:36,975 I'll miss all this 604 01:22:52,719 --> 01:22:54,125 Taking it for a stroll ? 605 01:22:54,831 --> 01:22:56,017 It never stops 606 01:22:56,137 --> 01:22:59,388 Around the Place de la R�volution they complain about the smell of blood 607 01:22:59,810 --> 01:23:01,530 The Bastille, same thing 608 01:23:03,306 --> 01:23:05,872 People say it bring down property values 609 01:23:06,906 --> 01:23:09,306 They've moved it 4 times ; always the same problem 610 01:23:09,426 --> 01:23:11,237 It'll end up back where it started 611 01:23:18,818 --> 01:23:20,776 I'll want your report tomorrow 612 01:23:20,896 --> 01:23:21,991 Yes, Citizen 613 01:23:28,156 --> 01:23:29,365 Danton is back 614 01:23:30,545 --> 01:23:31,866 With Desmoulins 615 01:23:44,771 --> 01:23:46,900 I hardly recognize this place 616 01:23:49,306 --> 01:23:54,244 It's become a den of faction, lies and insanity 617 01:23:55,687 --> 01:23:59,115 Outside, I see churches desecrated 618 01:23:59,530 --> 01:24:02,045 Prisons full of poor devils... 619 01:24:03,176 --> 01:24:07,099 ... whose only crime is not being fanatics 620 01:24:09,753 --> 01:24:12,603 Is this the Republic we wanted to create ? 621 01:24:14,530 --> 01:24:17,380 I propose as an emergency measure... 622 01:24:18,868 --> 01:24:22,042 ... that the Convention create a Committee of Clemency 623 01:24:23,230 --> 01:24:27,221 To examine the lists of all these suspects being held... 624 01:24:28,640 --> 01:24:33,297 ... and determine if there is just cause for keeping them in prison 625 01:24:59,852 --> 01:25:03,971 "When the Republic is fighting for its life what does Danton propose ? 626 01:25:06,708 --> 01:25:08,790 "Nothing more than to give way to corruption 627 01:25:09,108 --> 01:25:10,977 "Corruption which has already made him rich" 628 01:25:11,312 --> 01:25:13,735 - You can't print that ! - Why not ? 629 01:25:14,738 --> 01:25:18,177 If Danton thinks he can just come back and take over, he's wrong 630 01:25:18,627 --> 01:25:20,657 We'll use every weapon against him 631 01:25:23,046 --> 01:25:24,400 Including the truth 632 01:25:40,927 --> 01:25:42,980 Little Horace has grown ! 633 01:25:44,492 --> 01:25:46,631 Louise is adorable - congratulations 634 01:25:46,928 --> 01:25:48,614 I'm happy that you like her 635 01:25:54,949 --> 01:25:56,091 Did you see this ? 636 01:25:58,159 --> 01:25:58,807 No 637 01:26:01,678 --> 01:26:06,132 "This refuse, this waste product of the human intestines-- 638 01:26:08,686 --> 01:26:12,387 "This excrement, this infected heap of lying filth--" 639 01:26:14,006 --> 01:26:17,549 Only H�bert would take an entire page to cover me with shit 640 01:26:21,776 --> 01:26:23,530 But we'll give him an answer 641 01:26:24,315 --> 01:26:25,665 To work, Camille 642 01:26:29,911 --> 01:26:31,579 Don't underestimate him 643 01:26:32,899 --> 01:26:35,189 Even Robespierre is careful with H�bert 644 01:26:36,603 --> 01:26:37,445 Yes... 645 01:26:58,702 --> 01:27:02,140 Neither H�bert nor Danton will stop until one of them is eliminated 646 01:27:04,310 --> 01:27:06,114 Which one should we support ? 647 01:27:13,757 --> 01:27:15,868 I accuse Danton of being a thief 648 01:27:19,207 --> 01:27:21,339 A thief and a profiteer ! 649 01:27:22,137 --> 01:27:24,491 And of having betrayed the Revolution ! 650 01:27:24,811 --> 01:27:25,989 Where's your proof ? 651 01:27:26,411 --> 01:27:28,395 Why prove what we all know ? 652 01:27:33,334 --> 01:27:35,526 I propose a 12-man committee... 653 01:27:36,565 --> 01:27:39,738 ... to examine the accusations against me 654 01:27:41,849 --> 01:27:44,532 Trust a thief to hide behind the law ! 655 01:27:46,078 --> 01:27:47,036 Traitor ! 656 01:28:02,240 --> 01:28:03,978 May I have the floor ? 657 01:28:07,696 --> 01:28:09,288 We're listening, Citizen 658 01:28:11,342 --> 01:28:16,465 A committee to examine the career and integrity of Citizen Danton 659 01:28:18,634 --> 01:28:20,069 It's an interesting idea 660 01:28:22,453 --> 01:28:24,472 I'm personally in favor it it 661 01:28:26,653 --> 01:28:31,030 It's said that England and Austria are not the true enemies of the Republic 662 01:28:33,776 --> 01:28:37,376 It's said that our worst enemy is Danton 663 01:28:41,516 --> 01:28:46,397 It's said that Danton wishes to destroy the Republic... 664 01:28:47,539 --> 01:28:51,086 ... and re-establish the monarchy with himself as the ruler 665 01:28:54,063 --> 01:28:55,955 A terrible crime, if true 666 01:28:57,063 --> 01:28:58,828 And Danton stands accused 667 01:28:59,700 --> 01:29:02,084 But if you accuse Danton, Citizens... 668 01:29:03,427 --> 01:29:07,269 Danton, who has served this Republic better than any of us... 669 01:29:09,521 --> 01:29:11,911 ... then you must accuse me too 670 01:29:17,344 --> 01:29:21,852 And I say that these accusations are as false and fraudulent... 671 01:29:22,602 --> 01:29:25,394 ...as the liars and hypocrites who make them ! 672 01:29:30,499 --> 01:29:33,776 And I, Robespierre, denounce and condemn them 673 01:30:02,491 --> 01:30:03,830 It's good to see you again 674 01:30:07,672 --> 01:30:08,807 We've missed you 675 01:30:10,011 --> 01:30:11,384 Not everyone, it seems 676 01:30:12,238 --> 01:30:13,720 Thanks for what you said 677 01:30:14,753 --> 01:30:17,391 We're all endangered by lunatics like H�bert 678 01:30:17,961 --> 01:30:21,803 We won't stand by while the inmates take over the asylum 679 01:30:22,611 --> 01:30:25,160 We should meet - we have to talk 680 01:30:28,018 --> 01:30:31,745 I hear you've remarried. I'm very happy for you 681 01:30:34,422 --> 01:30:35,923 I'll introduce you to her 682 01:30:36,891 --> 01:30:40,879 I hope so. Give my love to Lucie and little Horace 683 01:30:43,579 --> 01:30:44,791 Thank you, Maxime 684 01:30:51,454 --> 01:30:53,286 He's finally come to his senses 685 01:30:55,216 --> 01:30:58,020 I was afraid it was too late, but if you can work together-- 686 01:30:59,113 --> 01:31:00,406 Everything will be fine 687 01:31:15,959 --> 01:31:17,159 People of Paris ! 688 01:31:17,528 --> 01:31:20,021 You are starving and you are being lied to 689 01:31:20,448 --> 01:31:23,640 They call me a fanatic because I call for death for profiteers... 690 01:31:23,760 --> 01:31:25,346 ... and enemies of the Revolution 691 01:31:26,180 --> 01:31:29,364 But how can one be moderate in pursuit of Liberty ? 692 01:31:31,187 --> 01:31:32,480 People of Paris ! 693 01:31:34,556 --> 01:31:39,638 We have one weapon which Robespierre and Danton's friends can't rob us of 694 01:31:40,625 --> 01:31:41,791 Insurrection ! 695 01:32:01,266 --> 01:32:04,359 Why did you side with Danton against H�bert at the Jacobin Club ? 696 01:32:05,801 --> 01:32:07,827 Why did you defend Danton against H�bert ? 697 01:32:07,947 --> 01:32:09,509 One's as bad as the other 698 01:32:09,943 --> 01:32:11,068 Couthon's right 699 01:32:11,386 --> 01:32:12,734 We have to arrest them both 700 01:32:12,854 --> 01:32:15,093 If we do that, we risk uniting them 701 01:32:16,100 --> 01:32:19,216 Then the Committee will lose its majority in the Convention 702 01:32:21,500 --> 01:32:25,562 We need Danton as an ally to deal with H�bert 703 01:32:27,823 --> 01:32:28,879 Afterwards-- 704 01:32:30,546 --> 01:32:33,708 Let's vote on the arrest of H�bert. All in favor ? 705 01:32:53,651 --> 01:32:55,451 - What is it ? - Ren� H�bert ? 706 01:32:56,397 --> 01:32:57,839 You're under arrest 707 01:33:00,126 --> 01:33:01,206 Whose order ? 708 01:33:01,326 --> 01:33:03,589 Citizen Fouquier-Tinville, Public Prosecutor 709 01:33:05,238 --> 01:33:06,415 On what charge ? 710 01:33:07,142 --> 01:33:09,334 Conspiracy to restore the monarchy 711 01:33:11,963 --> 01:33:13,083 The monarchy ? 712 01:33:32,419 --> 01:33:33,579 What's wrong ? 713 01:33:34,854 --> 01:33:36,158 H�bert's arrest 714 01:33:36,896 --> 01:33:38,766 H�bert represented a threat 715 01:33:44,131 --> 01:33:47,759 Maxime only did what I've been begging him to do for months 716 01:33:50,451 --> 01:33:52,067 But calling him a monarchist ? 717 01:33:55,921 --> 01:33:58,502 If the truth can be twisted as easily as that... 718 01:33:59,232 --> 01:34:00,744 ... then no one is safe 719 01:34:01,863 --> 01:34:03,409 Neither you nor Georges 720 01:34:04,586 --> 01:34:07,808 We must judge Maxime by his deeds, not his words 721 01:34:09,097 --> 01:34:11,659 He needs Georges as an ally, not an enemy 722 01:34:23,911 --> 01:34:25,272 I have work to do 723 01:34:26,715 --> 01:34:27,739 Don't worry 724 01:34:29,030 --> 01:34:30,740 Everything will be fine 725 01:34:57,128 --> 01:34:58,640 Desmoulins is running wild 726 01:34:59,805 --> 01:35:03,451 His calls for clemency are an attack on the Committee itself 727 01:35:03,991 --> 01:35:05,456 We can't let it pass 728 01:35:06,275 --> 01:35:07,695 It's Danton's voice 729 01:35:09,137 --> 01:35:11,468 Camille is too easily led 730 01:35:13,499 --> 01:35:16,352 Those who oppose Terror have no desire for Virtue 731 01:35:16,472 --> 01:35:18,300 It's a crime against the Republic 732 01:35:19,812 --> 01:35:21,450 Camille must be saved 733 01:35:22,938 --> 01:35:25,346 He must be made to see that he's wrong 734 01:36:15,485 --> 01:36:17,078 A word of warning, Citizen 735 01:36:17,850 --> 01:36:20,666 If you didn't have powerful friends, you'd be dead by now 736 01:36:59,425 --> 01:37:01,190 My God ! What happened ? 737 01:37:06,863 --> 01:37:08,105 Why did they do it ? 738 01:37:09,055 --> 01:37:10,359 I don't understand 739 01:37:13,094 --> 01:37:14,801 He's my oldest friend 740 01:37:16,011 --> 01:37:17,704 He was kind enough to warn me 741 01:37:22,715 --> 01:37:24,480 I told you not to trust Maxime 742 01:37:30,716 --> 01:37:31,818 It's so cowardly 743 01:37:32,712 --> 01:37:33,959 You're right, Lucie 744 01:37:34,859 --> 01:37:37,755 None of us should take Robespierre for granted 745 01:37:38,863 --> 01:37:40,843 You must be very careful, Camille 746 01:38:45,507 --> 01:38:48,871 "True love for the country cannot exist where there is neither love... 747 01:38:48,991 --> 01:38:51,429 "... nor pity for one's fellow countrymen 748 01:38:54,764 --> 01:38:58,560 "Only a soul dried up and withered by self-adulation" 749 01:39:05,298 --> 01:39:08,398 How could he ? Someone I've tried so hard to protect 750 01:39:08,518 --> 01:39:11,549 It's a challenge to you. Everyone knows it 751 01:39:16,693 --> 01:39:18,631 It's not a question of my own pride 752 01:39:19,912 --> 01:39:23,062 It's not just an attack on you, but also the Committee 753 01:39:25,450 --> 01:39:27,715 Against everything we've worked for 754 01:39:31,070 --> 01:39:31,831 I know 755 01:39:34,439 --> 01:39:35,532 I understand 756 01:40:14,614 --> 01:40:15,664 Just upstairs 757 01:40:25,614 --> 01:40:28,026 My friends, we have an unexpected guest 758 01:40:28,146 --> 01:40:29,168 Good evening 759 01:40:33,315 --> 01:40:34,907 A pleasure, as always 760 01:40:48,164 --> 01:40:50,241 May I give you a lift, Citizen ? 761 01:40:51,994 --> 01:40:53,200 I prefer to walk 762 01:40:54,268 --> 01:40:55,493 Excellent idea 763 01:40:56,846 --> 01:40:58,496 You're right, as always 764 01:41:16,721 --> 01:41:19,444 You'll be glad to know Camille is recovering 765 01:41:20,598 --> 01:41:22,502 - Recovering ? - Yes, from the beating 766 01:41:23,903 --> 01:41:24,907 Beating ? 767 01:41:25,149 --> 01:41:28,588 A warning against opposing your policies too vigorously 768 01:41:30,215 --> 01:41:33,111 - You accuse me of-- - Of warning him 769 01:41:34,231 --> 01:41:35,327 As a friend 770 01:41:36,815 --> 01:41:39,342 - I know nothing about it - My mistake 771 01:41:40,946 --> 01:41:42,641 I think we should say goodnight 772 01:41:43,215 --> 01:41:45,050 What happened between us ? 773 01:41:45,384 --> 01:41:47,230 We wanted the same things 774 01:41:48,246 --> 01:41:50,389 We never wanted the same things 775 01:41:51,176 --> 01:41:53,017 Liberty, justice, equality ? 776 01:41:53,137 --> 01:41:53,968 Words ! 777 01:41:55,375 --> 01:41:59,564 You've never understood that unless we're guided by the virtue of the people-- 778 01:41:59,783 --> 01:42:01,496 The virtue of the people ? 779 01:42:03,014 --> 01:42:04,539 Bloodless abstractions ! 780 01:42:04,881 --> 01:42:07,650 You think that everyone is as corrupt as yourself 781 01:42:08,239 --> 01:42:13,463 Your idea of virtue is absolute obedience to Maximilien Robespierre 782 01:42:15,109 --> 01:42:16,618 This is pointless 783 01:42:17,474 --> 01:42:18,617 Goodnight 784 01:42:18,986 --> 01:42:23,564 Let me tell you what you're doing to this country with your bloody virtue 785 01:42:24,686 --> 01:42:28,223 It's what I do to my wife at night, only she loves it 786 01:42:28,343 --> 01:42:31,979 And doesn't have to be held down screaming with threats of the guillotine 787 01:42:35,351 --> 01:42:39,577 Your reputation as a coarse, vulgar brute is well deserved 788 01:42:40,291 --> 01:42:41,452 What about yours ? 789 01:42:42,237 --> 01:42:45,814 You have no balls, Robespierre. You're a eunuch 790 01:42:48,019 --> 01:42:49,207 Out of my way 791 01:43:16,626 --> 01:43:18,067 Well, how did it go ? 792 01:43:18,187 --> 01:43:20,370 I could have been more diplomatic 793 01:43:21,507 --> 01:43:24,715 It's intolerable that the Committee fears this man ! 794 01:43:25,718 --> 01:43:27,680 Danton has a lot of supporters 795 01:43:29,180 --> 01:43:30,438 You know it, Citizen 796 01:43:33,275 --> 01:43:36,240 Danton thinks he's too strong to be attacked 797 01:43:39,067 --> 01:43:41,733 If we're clumsy, he'll be right 798 01:43:44,758 --> 01:43:48,542 Surprise is our best - maybe our only - weapon 799 01:43:58,222 --> 01:44:02,544 I think we all agree that Danton's arrest... 800 01:44:02,664 --> 01:44:05,445 ...involves Camille Desmoulins' as well 801 01:44:07,730 --> 01:44:08,954 It's inevitable 802 01:44:12,416 --> 01:44:14,123 We agree on this point ? 803 01:44:19,639 --> 01:44:21,429 I accept the will of the Committee 804 01:44:56,148 --> 01:44:58,967 You're giving them your head on a silver platter ! 805 01:44:59,436 --> 01:45:00,401 You can't ! 806 01:45:00,521 --> 01:45:04,018 My head is more solidly attached than you suppose 807 01:45:07,029 --> 01:45:10,191 - For your wife's sake-- - No, don't 808 01:45:13,317 --> 01:45:15,956 All I care about is that Danton stays alive 809 01:45:16,237 --> 01:45:17,549 And able to keep fighting 810 01:45:18,396 --> 01:45:20,992 There have been too many battles already 811 01:45:24,580 --> 01:45:25,942 And useless deaths 812 01:45:28,336 --> 01:45:29,996 I don't want to add any more 813 01:45:32,733 --> 01:45:34,096 What are you going to do ? 814 01:45:39,972 --> 01:45:42,995 If they arrest me, they have to try me 815 01:45:44,440 --> 01:45:47,821 If there's a trial, I promise you this : 816 01:45:49,632 --> 01:45:52,748 They'll be the losers and I'll prove it 817 01:45:54,374 --> 01:45:55,990 From the defendant's bench 818 01:46:00,921 --> 01:46:03,517 After that, I'll go back to the country... 819 01:46:04,302 --> 01:46:05,750 ... and I'll go fishing 820 01:46:07,861 --> 01:46:10,769 Who'd choose to waste his life in politics... 821 01:46:12,858 --> 01:46:15,646 ...when he could spend it fishing all day ? 822 01:46:19,161 --> 01:46:20,822 What fools we can be ! 823 01:46:29,091 --> 01:46:30,810 Take your hands off her ! 824 01:46:50,595 --> 01:46:53,802 First group goes with me. The others, station yourselves around the house 825 01:47:00,644 --> 01:47:01,741 Wait outside 826 01:47:05,364 --> 01:47:06,620 I'll be back soon 827 01:47:07,060 --> 01:47:09,073 I'm the happiest man in France 828 01:47:19,763 --> 01:47:21,934 What are you waiting for ? Come on ! 829 01:47:30,503 --> 01:47:31,507 Step aside 830 01:47:35,672 --> 01:47:37,712 Please, Maxime, listen to me ! 831 01:47:40,228 --> 01:47:43,378 How could you do this to Camille ? Your oldest friend ? 832 01:47:44,289 --> 01:47:46,762 How can you forget what you've meant to each other ? 833 01:47:47,501 --> 01:47:48,759 Please, Maxime ! 834 01:47:53,166 --> 01:47:56,548 You're godfather to our child ! Listen to me ! 835 01:48:12,743 --> 01:48:15,085 Silence, or I'll clear the courtroom ! 836 01:48:17,404 --> 01:48:19,839 You might have a little trouble with that 837 01:48:24,209 --> 01:48:27,229 I remind the accused of the respect due this court ! 838 01:48:29,034 --> 01:48:33,079 And I remind the Citizen President of the respect due to Justice ! 839 01:48:36,788 --> 01:48:40,774 None of the accused was properly informed of the charges against him 840 01:48:49,207 --> 01:48:54,460 From this bench I will confront my accusers, before the people 841 01:48:56,606 --> 01:48:58,198 And when I've finished... 842 01:48:59,248 --> 01:49:04,013 ... I'll be happy to plead for clemency before you pass sentence on them 843 01:49:07,957 --> 01:49:09,076 But for now... 844 01:49:11,811 --> 01:49:13,311 ... I demand to be heard 845 01:49:21,415 --> 01:49:26,550 You are accused of taking money from fanatical conspirators against Liberty 846 01:49:32,861 --> 01:49:34,555 I have never been bought 847 01:49:37,130 --> 01:49:38,393 I have no price 848 01:49:38,919 --> 01:49:40,644 No one can afford Danton 849 01:49:44,729 --> 01:49:49,656 I challenge my accusers to produce their proof that I was bought... 850 01:49:51,174 --> 01:49:53,389 ... so I can throw it in their teeth 851 01:50:08,285 --> 01:50:09,416 Going badly 852 01:50:10,177 --> 01:50:12,119 The jury was hand-picked 853 01:50:12,681 --> 01:50:16,332 But if they're afraid they'll be torn apart by the mob, they'll acquit 854 01:50:22,429 --> 01:50:24,390 Of course I was in league with Mirabeau 855 01:50:24,944 --> 01:50:27,097 In order to prevent his blunders 856 01:50:31,320 --> 01:50:32,934 I knew what I was doing 857 01:50:33,905 --> 01:50:36,820 I've never let avarice or ambition dominate me 858 01:50:38,717 --> 01:50:40,920 True, I knew them both-- 859 01:50:42,086 --> 01:50:43,585 We've been intimate 860 01:50:44,588 --> 01:50:47,992 Both, on occasion, have been my mistress 861 01:50:49,365 --> 01:50:50,738 But never my master ! 862 01:51:02,022 --> 01:51:03,395 Go by the back way 863 01:51:04,526 --> 01:51:07,719 Get this to Herman, but be discreet 864 01:51:25,964 --> 01:51:29,621 What could be the motive for these attacks and lies ? 865 01:51:34,561 --> 01:51:37,211 The accused will confine himself to his own defense 866 01:51:37,527 --> 01:51:41,219 You're accused of having protected and favored the monarchy 867 01:51:41,530 --> 01:51:42,557 It's a lie ! 868 01:51:47,865 --> 01:51:51,269 The monarchy ? Say that again, to my face ! 869 01:51:53,431 --> 01:51:54,910 Danton, a monarchist ? 870 01:52:00,468 --> 01:52:01,749 The hearing is adjourned 871 01:52:03,410 --> 01:52:06,375 We must retire to examine fresh evidence 872 01:52:07,402 --> 01:52:09,595 What evidence ? There is no evidence ! 873 01:52:10,933 --> 01:52:12,987 Return the prisoners to their cells 874 01:52:13,107 --> 01:52:14,583 You can't silence us ! 875 01:52:45,804 --> 01:52:47,013 Death to the tyrant ! 876 01:53:07,172 --> 01:53:08,396 Death to the tyrant ! 877 01:53:12,307 --> 01:53:13,761 Death to the tyrant ! 878 01:53:20,998 --> 01:53:22,522 Down with Robespierre ! 879 01:53:30,820 --> 01:53:33,139 We never should have risked a public trial 880 01:53:33,259 --> 01:53:34,570 We had no choice 881 01:53:34,690 --> 01:53:35,830 He mustn't win 882 01:53:38,919 --> 01:53:39,949 At any cost 883 01:53:42,473 --> 01:53:43,346 He won't 884 01:53:53,426 --> 01:53:57,188 I have here a deposition regarding a conspiracy between Desmoulins'wife... 885 01:53:57,522 --> 01:54:01,491 ... and some aristocrats to free her husband and Danton 886 01:54:03,931 --> 01:54:05,790 It's all we need to act 887 01:54:19,185 --> 01:54:20,420 Any comments ? 888 01:54:22,116 --> 01:54:23,079 I'll be brief 889 01:54:25,366 --> 01:54:28,966 This is such a blatant forgery, no one could believe it 890 01:54:29,831 --> 01:54:32,272 Let me remind you that if Danton is acquitted... 891 01:54:32,392 --> 01:54:34,398 ... he'll make a clean sweep of the Committee 892 01:54:34,518 --> 01:54:36,588 And replace it with another one full of his partisans 893 01:54:36,880 --> 01:54:38,476 If it's according to the law 894 01:54:38,750 --> 01:54:41,807 Our duty is to follow the law and accept it 895 01:54:48,891 --> 01:54:53,645 Citizen Robespierre, you have always been the most devoted to the Constitution 896 01:54:55,606 --> 01:54:56,655 What do you think ? 897 01:55:02,120 --> 01:55:06,032 If Danton wins, this Republic... 898 01:55:06,152 --> 01:55:11,211 ... that has survived the attacks of all the monarchies of Europe... 899 01:55:11,331 --> 01:55:14,641 ... will be destroyed from within, by corruption 900 01:55:16,071 --> 01:55:17,871 We have no other choice 901 01:55:19,452 --> 01:55:22,563 Accept the testimony Saint-Just has brought us 902 01:55:24,345 --> 01:55:25,568 The testimony ! 903 01:55:26,214 --> 01:55:29,249 I move the Committee announce the existence of a conspiracy... 904 01:55:29,369 --> 01:55:31,660 ... to free Danton and his accomplices 905 01:55:31,965 --> 01:55:35,312 And this testimony standing as proof of guilt... 906 01:55:36,223 --> 01:55:39,176 ... the prisoners are barred from publicly defending themselves 907 01:55:46,758 --> 01:55:49,285 All in favor of Saint-Just's motion ? 908 01:56:04,946 --> 01:56:06,296 The motion is passed 909 01:56:10,508 --> 01:56:11,456 Be good 910 01:56:25,180 --> 01:56:27,810 Why ? She's done nothing wrong ! 911 01:56:37,797 --> 01:56:39,828 They're going to murder my wife ! 912 01:56:40,140 --> 01:56:42,563 She's innocent, but they're going to murder her ! 913 01:56:50,733 --> 01:56:52,291 This is a parody of justice 914 01:56:54,044 --> 01:56:56,687 When a government sinks to this level... 915 01:56:56,807 --> 01:57:00,033 ...it shows its moral bankruptcy to the whole world ! 916 01:57:01,625 --> 01:57:02,618 He's right ! 917 01:57:07,990 --> 01:57:10,275 Has the jury heard enough evidence ? 918 01:57:10,644 --> 01:57:12,006 Yes, Citizen President 919 01:57:14,059 --> 01:57:14,947 A lie ! 920 01:57:16,944 --> 01:57:18,351 You've heard nothing 921 01:57:18,471 --> 01:57:21,028 This is Robespierre's doing - remember ! 922 01:57:21,859 --> 01:57:24,395 A scaffold is waiting for Robespierre 923 01:57:25,095 --> 01:57:26,154 Take them away ! 924 01:57:30,395 --> 01:57:34,030 The law requires the jury to deliver its verdict before the accused 925 01:57:34,447 --> 01:57:36,650 In view of the accused's behavior... 926 01:57:36,770 --> 01:57:39,005 ... I move this be settled in their absence 927 01:57:39,372 --> 01:57:42,305 The Assistant Prosecutor's motion is accepted ! 928 01:57:57,809 --> 01:58:01,121 There would have been no Revolution without me 929 01:58:04,513 --> 01:58:07,179 There would have been no Republic without me 930 01:58:10,379 --> 01:58:14,671 You're not leading me to my death ; I will live forever 931 01:58:16,113 --> 01:58:19,489 The world will look at us and ask what sort of men we were 932 01:58:22,154 --> 01:58:25,581 Let them not say that we were no better than those we overthrew 933 01:58:28,420 --> 01:58:30,061 We are all going to die 934 01:58:30,797 --> 01:58:32,932 I know this court : I created it 935 01:58:35,066 --> 01:58:37,524 And I ask forgiveness of God and man 936 01:58:39,764 --> 01:58:43,242 It was not intended to be the scourge of mankind... 937 01:58:45,580 --> 01:58:50,212 ... but a last defense against madness, brutality and fear 938 01:58:52,768 --> 01:58:56,330 Instead, it's become the murderer of conscience 939 01:58:57,418 --> 01:59:00,185 And let it be known to those who come to judge us... 940 01:59:00,305 --> 01:59:02,637 ... that this is not what I wanted 941 01:59:03,629 --> 01:59:07,633 If I speak today, it's to defend what we've created... 942 01:59:08,325 --> 01:59:10,152 ... for all that we've achieved 943 01:59:11,879 --> 01:59:13,305 And not to save my life 944 01:59:15,594 --> 01:59:18,622 We have broken the tyranny of privilege 945 01:59:20,913 --> 01:59:23,175 We have cut the root of corruption... 946 01:59:23,948 --> 01:59:28,113 ... by abolishing those powers no man has the right to wield 947 01:59:28,794 --> 01:59:34,638 We ended the monopoly of birth and wealth in all the great offices of the State 948 01:59:35,867 --> 01:59:38,462 In our churches, our armies... 949 01:59:39,916 --> 01:59:42,535 ... all this vast complex of arteries and veins... 950 01:59:42,655 --> 01:59:45,955 ... that feed this magnificent body which is France 951 01:59:47,035 --> 01:59:51,087 We've declared the humblest man is equal to the greatest 952 01:59:52,391 --> 01:59:56,130 And we've offered to slaves the liberty we won for ourselves 953 01:59:57,618 --> 01:59:59,383 We entrust to the world... 954 02:00:00,676 --> 02:00:04,091 ... the task of building the future on the hope we kindled 955 02:00:07,182 --> 02:00:10,321 This is more than a victory in battle 956 02:00:12,882 --> 02:00:16,944 More than the swords, cannons and cavalry of Europe 957 02:00:20,567 --> 02:00:24,859 And this inspiration... this vision for all men everywhere... 958 02:00:30,213 --> 02:00:34,736 ... this longing, this thirst can never be stifled 959 02:00:51,295 --> 02:00:53,730 We will not have lived in vain 960 02:03:16,529 --> 02:03:17,733 Goodbye, brother 961 02:03:25,680 --> 02:03:27,607 Sanson, take this lock of hair 962 02:03:28,518 --> 02:03:31,403 It's my wife's. Send it to her mother 963 02:04:02,849 --> 02:04:04,787 Show my head to the people 964 02:04:06,145 --> 02:04:07,577 It's worth seeing 965 02:04:34,933 --> 02:04:35,738 Now ! 966 02:05:14,459 --> 02:05:19,052 I was only a little boy when I met Jean-Jacques Rousseau 967 02:05:21,659 --> 02:05:26,067 And we talked about God, fate... 968 02:05:28,789 --> 02:05:32,446 ... man's need to reach for something higher than himself 969 02:05:36,231 --> 02:05:38,712 God knows, I've been a bad Catholic 970 02:05:39,726 --> 02:05:42,437 But I've never wavered in my conviction... 971 02:05:43,949 --> 02:05:47,133 ... that there is some great Power watching over us 972 02:05:49,060 --> 02:05:50,658 Protecting the innocent 973 02:05:52,573 --> 02:05:54,212 Blessing the virtuous 974 02:05:56,854 --> 02:05:58,723 Condeming the wicked 975 02:06:02,732 --> 02:06:05,185 Men cannot live without such a belief 976 02:06:08,213 --> 02:06:09,863 And should not even try 977 02:07:36,961 --> 02:07:39,114 June 8, 1794 978 02:07:40,172 --> 02:07:43,739 People of France, beloved Republic 979 02:07:45,332 --> 02:07:51,069 By this Tree of Liberty, I declare that never has the world offered its Creator... 980 02:07:51,886 --> 02:07:54,231 ... a spectacle more worthy of Him... 981 02:07:54,660 --> 02:07:57,002 ... than the sight of Paris today... 982 02:07:57,533 --> 02:08:00,032 ... on this day of homage to His greatness 983 02:08:01,249 --> 02:08:03,017 Here, beneath His gaze... 984 02:08:04,515 --> 02:08:07,065 - What's going on ? - Oh, he's still talking 985 02:08:08,600 --> 02:08:10,283 Wake me when he's done 986 02:08:12,246 --> 02:08:15,974 ... and your souls are but a breath of wind... 987 02:08:17,024 --> 02:08:19,549 ... passing into nothingness after death 988 02:08:20,416 --> 02:08:22,516 - He thinks he's the Pope ! - Or God 989 02:08:24,720 --> 02:08:28,996 The true priest of the Supreme Being is Nature 990 02:08:31,579 --> 02:08:34,659 His temple is the universe 991 02:08:38,076 --> 02:08:40,879 His religion is Virtue 992 02:08:42,137 --> 02:08:43,879 And yours is Murder ! 993 02:08:47,503 --> 02:08:49,972 The Revolution has been a transition-- 994 02:08:53,122 --> 02:08:55,291 The Revolution has been a transition-- 995 02:08:59,330 --> 02:09:04,382 ... a transition from the Reign of Crime to the Reign of Justice 996 02:09:12,298 --> 02:09:16,316 To express the devotion of the French people to the Supreme Being... 997 02:09:17,860 --> 02:09:20,536 ... we reject the false god of atheism 998 02:09:22,404 --> 02:09:26,488 And we welcome the sublime goddess of Reason 999 02:09:27,550 --> 02:09:28,830 Kiss her for me ! 1000 02:09:37,824 --> 02:09:42,186 Only the Supreme Being has the power to bring fear and remorse... 1001 02:09:43,086 --> 02:09:45,509 ...into the hearts of oppressors and tyrants ! 1002 02:09:45,894 --> 02:09:48,178 You should know, Robespierre ! 1003 02:10:26,661 --> 02:10:28,906 Weaklings ! You don't understand a thing 1004 02:10:29,291 --> 02:10:34,374 The Law of Prairial was introduced to punish a few traitors in the Convention 1005 02:10:34,610 --> 02:10:38,268 You've executed more people in the last 2 months than in the last 2 years ! 1006 02:10:38,499 --> 02:10:40,251 - I've executed ? - Yes, you ! 1007 02:10:40,563 --> 02:10:42,610 Your justice ! Your law ! 1008 02:10:43,721 --> 02:10:45,069 Your lack of justice ! 1009 02:10:45,721 --> 02:10:48,702 Do you want to see more trials like Danton's ? 1010 02:10:49,090 --> 02:10:51,670 There are no more trials ! Just executions ! 1011 02:10:51,790 --> 02:10:52,855 That's a lie ! 1012 02:10:53,409 --> 02:10:56,949 You've placed your own handpicked men in all the key posts ! 1013 02:10:57,447 --> 02:10:58,715 Another lie ! 1014 02:11:32,900 --> 02:11:35,185 We've won a great victory at Fleurus 1015 02:11:36,523 --> 02:11:41,137 My enemies no doubt will use it against me 1016 02:11:43,896 --> 02:11:45,316 Like everything else 1017 02:11:47,450 --> 02:11:48,996 Everything will be fine 1018 02:11:50,883 --> 02:11:52,647 There's no one I can trust... 1019 02:11:57,125 --> 02:11:58,497 ... except for you 1020 02:12:00,599 --> 02:12:01,666 My friends 1021 02:12:02,716 --> 02:12:04,066 My dear friends 1022 02:12:04,654 --> 02:12:05,658 Only you 1023 02:12:09,974 --> 02:12:11,531 You are my true family 1024 02:12:18,512 --> 02:12:20,805 It's time we took responsibility into our own hands 1025 02:12:20,925 --> 02:12:23,513 There is no more excuse for Robespierre's rotten tribunals... 1026 02:12:23,633 --> 02:12:25,486 ... or his dictatorial airs 1027 02:12:28,013 --> 02:12:32,711 May I suggest we wait until Citizen Robespierre is with us before criti-- 1028 02:12:32,831 --> 02:12:36,787 We've carried out Citizien Robespierre's commands for far too long 1029 02:12:36,907 --> 02:12:39,545 Robespierre is a member of this Committee, nothing more 1030 02:12:40,191 --> 02:12:42,130 Like you. And you ! 1031 02:12:43,047 --> 02:12:44,720 Robespierre is not the Republic 1032 02:12:44,840 --> 02:12:47,213 Are you turning into a moderate, Lindet ? 1033 02:12:49,036 --> 02:12:52,209 Compared to you, a mad dog would be a moderate 1034 02:12:53,478 --> 02:12:57,671 Compared to you and Robespierre, the executioner is an angel of mercy 1035 02:12:58,562 --> 02:13:00,212 You'll regret those words 1036 02:13:07,615 --> 02:13:10,055 The only thing I regret is not saying it sooner 1037 02:13:10,366 --> 02:13:11,792 This is an insult ! 1038 02:13:12,970 --> 02:13:15,822 Robespierre is the best among us 1039 02:13:16,627 --> 02:13:18,277 Except he's never among us anymore 1040 02:13:20,412 --> 02:13:21,531 Go see him 1041 02:13:22,962 --> 02:13:26,252 Tell the dictator this Committee is no longer his lapdog 1042 02:13:50,117 --> 02:13:52,459 - It's Robespierre ! - He looks ill ! 1043 02:14:05,939 --> 02:14:07,455 I'll go warn the Committee 1044 02:14:09,423 --> 02:14:11,237 Citizen President, may I have the floor ? 1045 02:14:26,911 --> 02:14:28,523 Robespierre has just arrived 1046 02:14:37,342 --> 02:14:41,861 I, who was born a slave to Liberty, am called a tyrant 1047 02:14:44,393 --> 02:14:49,135 I, who have lived a martyr to the Republic, am called a dictator 1048 02:14:51,628 --> 02:14:54,478 Why ? Who spreads these lies ? 1049 02:14:56,975 --> 02:14:59,666 Who deliberately says them to deceive you ? 1050 02:15:00,367 --> 02:15:03,763 They say "The war is won, and all is well" 1051 02:15:04,665 --> 02:15:05,681 This is a lie 1052 02:15:05,801 --> 02:15:07,227 He's just started 1053 02:15:07,745 --> 02:15:11,364 - The law and Revolutionary Tribunal... - We have to do it today; now or never 1054 02:15:11,484 --> 02:15:12,950 ... are instruments of tyranny 1055 02:15:13,070 --> 02:15:17,235 They're all that stand between Virtue and its murderers 1056 02:15:20,461 --> 02:15:25,215 Citizens, I was born to fight against crime, not preside over it 1057 02:15:26,605 --> 02:15:27,724 Hurry, hurry ! 1058 02:15:28,809 --> 02:15:31,313 We can divide citizens into two parts : 1059 02:15:32,778 --> 02:15:35,951 Those in whose heart burns the sacred fire... 1060 02:15:36,071 --> 02:15:39,071 ... of Justice, Liberty and Peace... 1061 02:15:39,698 --> 02:15:42,349 ... without which revolution is nothing more... 1062 02:15:42,929 --> 02:15:46,055 ... than the destruction of a lesser crime by a greater 1063 02:15:47,352 --> 02:15:49,463 And those whose hearts are empty... 1064 02:15:50,744 --> 02:15:54,460 ... governed by bestial forces of greed and fear... 1065 02:15:55,983 --> 02:15:57,780 ... ambition and corruption 1066 02:15:59,291 --> 02:16:02,725 There are those on the Committee who counsel despair 1067 02:16:04,056 --> 02:16:09,829 And I tell you openly, there are those here in the Convention who support it 1068 02:16:10,651 --> 02:16:14,010 I've come here to expose a vast conspiracy 1069 02:16:14,425 --> 02:16:15,672 One moment, Citizen 1070 02:16:16,225 --> 02:16:20,583 The Committee must be purged and its authority given to the Convention 1071 02:16:22,733 --> 02:16:25,929 Citizen ! I demand that you name those you refer to 1072 02:16:31,540 --> 02:16:32,763 This is not the time 1073 02:16:32,883 --> 02:16:37,991 This is a slander against the Committee, and the members of this Convention 1074 02:16:38,690 --> 02:16:40,349 Robespierre must name those he accuses 1075 02:16:40,755 --> 02:16:41,782 The names ! 1076 02:16:49,951 --> 02:16:51,330 We want the names ! 1077 02:17:03,000 --> 02:17:04,571 I stand by my proposal 1078 02:17:07,373 --> 02:17:08,562 You're a coward ! 1079 02:17:13,451 --> 02:17:16,040 Let my attackers prepare hemlock for me now 1080 02:17:18,413 --> 02:17:20,347 I will drink it in this sacred place 1081 02:17:20,467 --> 02:17:23,450 Why go on living when truth and lies are indivisible ? 1082 02:17:24,969 --> 02:17:27,745 Everyone here would prefer to die... 1083 02:17:27,865 --> 02:17:30,770 ... rather than go on living beneath a Tyrant's lash 1084 02:17:31,001 --> 02:17:32,431 Death to the tyrant ! 1085 02:17:42,345 --> 02:17:43,799 I demand the floor ! 1086 02:17:43,919 --> 02:17:46,314 You've no right to speak, Robespierre ! 1087 02:17:47,737 --> 02:17:49,272 I demand the floor ! 1088 02:17:53,414 --> 02:17:55,757 It is to those with virtue I appeal ! 1089 02:17:56,183 --> 02:17:58,122 Not the false! The corrupt! 1090 02:17:58,422 --> 02:18:00,649 False ! Outcast from society ! 1091 02:18:05,991 --> 02:18:06,845 Quick ! 1092 02:18:12,430 --> 02:18:14,449 Danton's blood is choking you ! 1093 02:18:18,315 --> 02:18:22,850 Get back ! These are the seats of good men you've murdered ! 1094 02:18:36,516 --> 02:18:39,297 I move a decree of accusation against Robespierre-- 1095 02:18:41,582 --> 02:18:42,538 Couthon-- 1096 02:18:44,455 --> 02:18:45,659 And Saint-Just ! 1097 02:18:54,761 --> 02:18:56,670 I put to the motion to the vote 1098 02:19:00,524 --> 02:19:03,340 All those in favor, raise your hand 1099 02:19:13,864 --> 02:19:14,758 Passed ! 1100 02:19:36,847 --> 02:19:39,488 We must hold the H�tel de Ville no matter what 1101 02:19:39,608 --> 02:19:40,930 It must be a fortress 1102 02:19:41,520 --> 02:19:43,426 And above all, we must appeal to the Army 1103 02:20:14,755 --> 02:20:16,682 Don't worry, we'll protect you 1104 02:20:32,967 --> 02:20:34,744 They've taken refuge in the H�tel de Ville 1105 02:20:35,575 --> 02:20:38,091 The Paris Commune is in revolt against us 1106 02:20:38,771 --> 02:20:41,092 They must be executed without trial ! 1107 02:20:49,203 --> 02:20:50,792 Show some guts there ! 1108 02:20:56,362 --> 02:20:57,955 Where are you going ? 1109 02:21:02,016 --> 02:21:03,747 Long live the Republic ! 1110 02:21:04,520 --> 02:21:07,220 Barras is in command and will take the H�tel de Ville 1111 02:21:07,340 --> 02:21:08,951 By force if necessary 1112 02:21:32,258 --> 02:21:34,092 - Good luck, commander - Thank you 1113 02:21:55,010 --> 02:21:58,575 My God. Our soldiers must fight men wearing the same uniform 1114 02:22:00,813 --> 02:22:04,217 Make a note : we must close the gates to the city... 1115 02:22:05,094 --> 02:22:07,482 ... shut down all newspapers, arrest all journalists... 1116 02:22:07,725 --> 02:22:10,286 ... and issue arrest warrants for the leaders of the Convention 1117 02:22:29,104 --> 02:22:32,032 Bring anything you can find ! Barricade the doors ! 1118 02:22:47,876 --> 02:22:50,768 A direct appeal to the Army : it's our only chance 1119 02:24:37,536 --> 02:24:38,782 Here they come ! 1120 02:26:04,457 --> 02:26:06,523 At least we achieved something 1121 02:28:52,543 --> 02:28:54,931 We have broken the tyranny of privilege 1122 02:28:55,289 --> 02:28:59,294 Cut the root of corruption by abolishing the power no man has a right to wield 1123 02:28:59,581 --> 02:29:03,258 We've ended the monopoly of birth and wealth... 1124 02:29:03,378 --> 02:29:05,707 ... in all the great offices of the State 1125 02:29:05,827 --> 02:29:08,069 In our churches, our armies... 1126 02:29:09,115 --> 02:29:12,854 ... in every part of this magnificent body which is France 1127 02:29:14,296 --> 02:29:18,482 We've declared the humblest man is equal to the greatest 1128 02:29:19,606 --> 02:29:23,813 And we've offered to slaves the liberty we won for ourselves 1129 02:29:25,098 --> 02:29:28,521 We entrust to the world the task of building the future... 1130 02:29:28,890 --> 02:29:30,898 ... on the hope we kindled 1131 02:29:32,179 --> 02:29:34,405 This is more than a victory in battle 1132 02:29:34,706 --> 02:29:37,870 More than the swords, cannons and cavalry of Europe 1133 02:29:39,268 --> 02:29:42,880 And this inspiration... this vision for all men everywhere... 1134 02:29:45,984 --> 02:29:48,569 ... this longing, this thirst for Liberty... 1135 02:29:49,042 --> 02:29:51,972 ... no one will ever be able to extinguish 1136 02:29:53,461 --> 02:29:55,699 Our lives will not have been pointless 1137 02:29:58,436 --> 02:30:00,928 We will not have lived in vain 1138 02:30:01,000 --> 02:30:04,149 87639

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