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This is a true story.

It is my story.

In 1961 Paul Schäfer, a German soldier who found God during WWII,

created an enclave with more than 200 German settlers

in the south of Chile.

He promised them a life in the service of God

and declared he wanted to help the poor Chilean peasants

who lived near the settlement.

He called the place:

“Colonia Dignidad".

Pedro, that’s not allowed.

I think she likes me.

Don’t forget that we only obey God.

Keep your eyes on the ground and avoid any contact with the men.

You must not forget that.

What are you doing there, dirty peasant?

-He was looking at the girls! -Run, Pedro!

-Wait for me! -That's forbidden!

Run, Pedro!

-Run, run! -Wait, Leo, wait!

Come here.

-What's your name, my son? -Pedro, uncle Schäfer.

Pedro.

You already speak German well enough, Pedro.

I heard you've done something evil.

Is it true that you...

have been looking at girls?

You know that it is something dirty.

You must cleanse yourself from that sin.

Now.

Come.

Only God knows your sins... and me.

This will be our secret. Do you understand, Pedro?

Otherwise, you will burn in hell.

-I'm sorry to bother... -Sugar?

No, thank you.

Hi...

Look, what a surprise!

Judge Jiménez...

-Leo. -Is something wrong?

Nothing to worry about.

Do you want some coffee?

No, thanks.

I preferred...

to talk about this outside the office.

The walls have ears there.

"Colonia Dignidad"?

I signed the warrant myself.

The accusations have been around for years.

Schäfer has used the Colony to molest minors.

There is a mother and her 12 year old child.

They will testify.

I have their declarations under oath.

It's signed, I don’t think they will back out in court.

I want you to go there and bring me Schäfer.

You have more experienced prosecutors.

Yes. But I don’t trust them.

I trust you.

You are from there, Leo.

You know Dignity Colony.

You speak their language.

You have the incentive to bring me that son of a bitch.

This is a big deal...

-What is it? -Colonia Dignidad is in...

in Parral.

Then you could take flowers to your mother's grave.

Your mother would be very proud.

And he took us...

one by one to his room.

He made me take off my clothes...

he made me lie down, beside him and...

and then he abused me.

Prosecutor?

Sorry, but we are waiting for you.

José Jara Alvear,

Alberto Retamal Urrutia,

Nibaldo Patricio Flores Chauqueman,

German Rene Soto Alvear,

Froilan Juan Arancibia Arancibia.

All victims of more than 20 accusations of sexual abuse

and rape in the past 6 years.

Including the cases that have strangely not been investigated

since the Colony was formed in the 1960s.

That’s because those were false accusations.

But these reports are not, chief.

In my whole career I’ve seen serious injuries

from abuse and rape,

but I have never seen anything like this.

This is the Colony.

For most of you it's a place of exemplary work

and a free hospital to care for your families.

But it’s also...

Paul Schäfer’s house,

This man has used this place as his facade

with the support of German benefactors

that supposedly help poor Chilean families.

Promising them a better life.

All with the help of Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship.

That for years used the place for torture.

That’s why

Paul Schäfer...

is surrounded by people with a lot of influence.

His network is so vast

that even in Germany amnesty dismissed the complaints.

We must take into account

that the settlers see this man as a messenger of God.

And they will do everything to protect him.

If we fail today,

we probably lose the only chance to capture him.

"There is no land, near and far,"

"More beautiful than ours at this time"

"When we gather Neath' the tilia trees"

"As night falls."

"When we gather Neath' the tilia trees"

"As night falls."

One, two, one, two...

Have you been here before?

I haven't had the honor.

Don’t worry. You haven’t missed much.

-They’re coming. -Undertood.

They are here.

Continue dancing! I will be right back.

Father.

The time has come.

Come.

Quickly.

They still love him.

Some do. Some people say he is a savior and others say he is depraved.

That he abuses four children a day.

And as you can see he also has a fan club.

Leave the settlers alone!

Don’t take away our hospital

Go catch criminals in Santiago!

The settlers only want to help us!

-One question. -No, no.

-I'm here with Prosecutor Ramírez. -Please, stop.

-Prosecutor. Prosecutor, for Megavisión. -Please.

I have bad news for you.

There’s no one to give the search warrant to.

-We’ll go in anyway. -You want to play the hero?

I just want to do my job.

Osorio, come help!

Leave them alone!

Our hospital!

The gates, man!

Get back, move!

Ok, boys!

Treat people with respect. Do you understand?

-Yes, sir! -I don't want any damage.

Police!

Where is Paul Schäfer?

You are trespassing!

This is private property!

We have a warrant for Mr. Paul Schäfer’s arrest, sir.

Sorry, I don't understand you.

Obstruction of justice,

kidnapping

and child abuse.

If you don't cooperate, we will arrest you!

So...

Where is Paul Schäfer?

We will cooperate with the Chilean police in every way.

Unfortunately, Dr. Paul Schäfer left the Colony months ago.

-And where is he? -I am head of the hospital,

not Mr. Schäfer's travel guide.

You probably know where uncle Schäfer is?

-Where's uncle Schäfer? -Fine, search everywhere you like.

You can count on that!

-Take them outside. -Come, come, come.

-Who is he? -Bernard Hausmann.

One of Colonia's doctors.

Rodríguez!

This must be Schäfer's room.

Hey!

Are you OK?

Good morning, Heleonore.

Mr. Schattelberger.

Do you have a moment?

Itś not a good time.

But it's important.

Well then...

Shouldn't we take a stand against the allegations against Paul Schäffer?

The embassy has been in close contact with him for a long time.

Did you know that your husband was leading this operation?

Your husband is taking a big risk.

Can I give you some advice, Mrs. Ramírez?

When someone gets near Paul Schäfer,

he better have an ace up his sleeve.

Otherwise, it could cost you your job as well.

And at least one person should provide for the family. Right?

Leo?

Anke?

Anke!

Hey!

Prosecutor!

We’ve been looking for you.

There’s no sign of Paul Schäfer.

-So what should we do? -Not much we can do.

They called from Santiago. We have to leave.

Come on.

Criticism has emerged about the use of “excessive force"

What is your opinion regarding these accusations?

Chile is now governed by law and we act according to it.

I want to apologize to the settlers for any inconvenience we have caused--

What are the exact accusations against Paul Schäfer?

Just a misunderstanding--

Paul Schäfer has been accused of child abuse!

We have a reliable witness. That's all. Thank you.

Prosecutor! Last question...

Unfortunately the prosecutor will not make any more statements...

And why do you speak German?

I went to a German school.

It's important, give us more details.

Don't go, please.

I know these are difficult times,

but our Father has not abandoned us.

He trusts in the strengths that He gave us.

And what do we do if the police return?

You must stay strong.

Any little doubt you have might weaken our community.

That will help you.

Good night.

This unfortunate case has been politicized from the very start.

But we, the opposition, will fight for the truth.

I have huge respect for the men and women that live in Dignity Colony.

They are innocent, hard-working people whose rights were violated today.

Enough with the political persecution!

Senator Ríos... What a surprise.

Schäfer has been accused of child abuse.

We have a reliable witness.

You’ve stirred up some trouble!

You ignored protocol.

If I had kept my mouth shut, the case would be closed.

If those kids are there with their parents' consent,

and the old man is gone, there’s not much we can do.

If he is gone.

The prosecutor has got some balls!

Watch it.

What, you like jewelry?

And you?

Are you married?

No.

I have a son.

Do you have children?

It's not in my plans.

What about your wife’s?

I hope not.

Hey.

All the police looked pretty handsome.

But the prosecutor...

amazing!

So well-built!

I don't mean to disappoint you but that was the bulletproof vest.

You should wear it more often.

It hasn’t made me any friends.

I get it.

-Do you? -My boss was really angry.

It sounds like you took it personally.

He even threatened me.

That bad?

Are you sure the accusations against Schäfer are true?

I have never been so sure of anything in my life.

OK...

And your sister?

What about my sister?

Don't you want to at least see her?

Yes, yes.

Caro, I really have to go now.

Let's talk tomorrow?

-I love you. -I love you too.

Good night.

Bad sleep,

bad conscience.

You were having a nightmare.

You spoke in your sleep.

You said you wanted to leave.

-Where to? -I don't know.

It was your dream.

Do you ever think about the outside world?

No. Never!

And you?

All I remember is that stinking place

and the loneliness.

When I was little, I was always alone in that dump.

What did you tell the prosecutor?

Nothing.

All lies are sins.

I wanted to talk to him, but I couldn't.

-I swear. -Why?

I wanted to know why he spoke German so well.

I understand...

Watch it!

Maybe it was a driver who didn't see you. That's all.

I'm sure it was the settlers.

They want to scare me.

If Schäfer isn’t there,

the why are they following me?

Are we in this together?

I don't know. You tell me.

What do you mean?

You have a sister here in Parral. Her name is Carmen.

You know how people treat you when you're from here.

I do.

They treat you like an idiot.

Like an accomplice.

Did you learn German there? In the Colony?

Answer.

The basics.

Then I got a scholarship and...

I went to Berlin.

You know Schäfer.

"TONIGHT AT OUR PLACE"

Anke, come with us.

Come.

Anke!

Anke!

Where are you?

-Please, I don't want to go in there! -No, no.

This is not a punishment.

It is an opportunity to learn and grow.

I will never lie again!

Anke, Anke.

You must not trust the outsiders.

Anke... They will trick you

just to gain your trust.

And then they will corrupt you.

-Ava, please! -Anke.

-We are doing this for you. -Please!

We are doing this for you, Anke.

Ava, please!

Ava, please!

Ava!

-Ava! -Close it up quickly!

Ava!

Leo!

-Caro? -Leo.

What are you doing here?

When did you find out?

A few days ago.

Say something!

This is amazing!

Yes?

Stop!

With what?

You know that with just one dreamy look of yours...

Thank God it still works.

“Mummy”

"Daddy"

I’ll never let you down.

I promise.

Anke?

Anke!

Anke!

Anke!

How are you?

Come here, come.

Come here.

Come here.

-See you soon. -Drive safely.

-OK. -Call me as soon as you get there.

Now you sound like a true Chilean!

I am a true Chilean!

And I am just pregnant, not a terminal patient. OK?

-OK. Bye. -Bye!

See you soon!

"TRAITOR"

-Joel! -When they told me that

prosecutor Leo Ramírez was here I didn’t realize it was this Leo.

-And you? -I work with the Senator.

Senator Ríos?

May I?

We only have one hospital around here.

What are you trying to do? Shut it down?

Tell Senator Ríos that Schäfer is still here

and that I will catch him.

You might not get burned directly, but you will get burned either way.

Well, thank you for your concern.

Is that all?

Take a look.

This was two days ago.

He has left Chile.

Have you ever wondered

what would have happened to two poor kids like you and me,

if the settlers hadn't helped us?

Your job is done here, Leo.

Go home to your wife

and to your baby.

Anke...

She is hidding something from us.

Does it still hurt?

You are very special,

Anke.

Something in you shines

like an angel.

You really are an angel.

You must not forget...

that even angels fall

if they turn against God.

Hello, Caro.

My work here is done.

Schäfer is nowhere to be found.

I'm coming home. I'm happy to be with you again.

See you soon.

"Fate reunites what is inseparable"...

"Returned from the dead, found what once was lost"...

"Fate reunites what is inseparable"...

"Fate..."

Keep calm.

I’ll take you to the hospital.

Not to the hospital! Not to the hospital!

You speak German?

Leo?

Is that you?

Are you... my brother?