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Fuck me, if he knows where we are.

You said it.

At least he hasn't led us to the enemy.

Guys, we'll wait until the fog lifts.

It's too risky to carry on.

With you, even drinking coffee is risky.

What a guide!

You try to do better in this fog!

Listen to him! He's always happy.

The eternal optimist.

Know the difference between a pessimist and an optimist?

No, what?

A pessimist thinks things can't be worse.

An optimist knows they can.

You and your crap jokes...

No one else finds them funny.

If you had any brains at all, you'd give up.

Oh yeah? If I had any, I wouldn't be here.

I'd be a general or a UN official

or I'd open a restaurant. What's that look for?

It would help my budget if you smoked your own.

Since you're offering...

Who the fuck am I? Mother Teresa?

Are you crazy?

You want them to see us?

Who's going to see us? I can't even see my feet.

Put those cigarettes out!

Put them out!

Hair in place?

He's something else!

First time at the front and he dozes off before we get there.

Ah, kids these days!

What?

Any idea where we are?

I reckon we should be there by now.

Dawn will soon be here

and it'll be easier.

I never took

a relief squad to the front at night before.

We got lucky...

Look!

Look!

Shit...

Run!

SERBIAN LINES

You think they were trying to take back the trench?

No, I don't think so.

I think a relief squad got lost.

Check it!

Yes, sir!

BOSNIAN LINES

What happened?

Our relief squad got lost in the fog.

Are there any survivors?

Shit!

I'll alert HQ.

Call me if there's any change.

If there's any change?

Yes, if the dead start walking.

I need two volunteers to inspect the middle trench.

You, the new guy! Go with him!

Him? He doesn't even know how to load a gun!

Perfect. You can teach him!

Shit...

Tsera!

You don't need this. Nor this, nor this, nor this.

My name's Nino.

Here!

If you notice anything, come straight back.

What's wrong?

- You scared? - No.

They've got the sun in their eyes,

they can't see you. If there's trouble,

wait until dark to come back.

Fucking hell...

Follow me, do what I do and don't try to be clever.

Good luck!

Don't touch anything!

It might be booby-trapped.

Make a fucking effort...

Stop here.

What are you doing?

Seeing as we have time,

let's have a little fun.

Look at it: made in E.U.

My little baby!

What do you think it is?

A mine.

A bouncing mine! When the enemy steps on it,

what happens, according to you?

It explodes.

No, nothing happens.

But when the enemy steps off it, it bounces up

and explodes about 3 feet off the ground,

spraying out 2,000 lead bearings

that destroy everything

in a radius of 50 yards.

I'll show you.

Move this son of a bitch...

Gently...

Careful with the pin! Lay the body down slowly,

otherwise you get blown up.

Go on, tug the wire now.

Me? Why me?

Go on, don't worry,

as long as there's a weight...

Do it gently, that's all.

I can't...

Chicken!

See that?

I invented this.

When they pick up the body,

the mine will blow them all to hell.

- What's your name again? - Nino.

You'll set the next one.

He looks asleep.

That's because he's still fresh. It won't last in this heat.

Try to sleep. We'll leave once it's dark.

Afterwards, we'll set them more of these babies.

Where's that gun?

What gun?

Where does this trench lead?

Where does the trench lead?

Where does the trench lead?

Outside.

Really? Where, outside?

Into the field.

Is it mined?

Where does the other one lead?

I don't know.

You don't know anything?

Fuck...

Don't touch that! Get back!

How did you get here?

We crawled.

Across the field? You're lying!

I'm not. Your side was blinded by the sun.

And the mines?

I don't know. He knew.

Where's the map?

- What map? - Of Bolivia, stupid! Of the mines!

Empty your pockets!

Why?

Because I have a gun and you don't. Come on!

Is that all?

Strip!

- What? - Strip!

Why?

Are you stupid or what? Because I have a gun and you don't!

You may not have noticed but I'm in charge here.

I'm starving.

You're always starving.

What's up?

You have to see this.

What now?

What the hell's that?

Is he ours?

It's not written on his boxers. Call the officer!

What do I tell him?

That the dead are walking.

Okay. Get down here!

You hear me?

Come down!

He wasn't ours?

I've no idea.

I only saw him for a second.

What a hawk-eye...

Let's not take any risks.

Hello... Put me through to the artillery.

I can't see anything.

- He saw him too. - One of ours?

God knows. He only had boxer shorts on.

Any other brilliant ideas?

If you piss me off, you go back out there.

They've stopped.

Sure! Yours never stop.

How about yours? Do they ever stop?

You can't compare: we didn't start the war.

And maybe we did?

No! The Khmer Rouge! All you can do is make war.

- Us? - No, you're pacifists.

The Great Serbia, all the way to the Pacific!

Please. The whole world thinks like me.

What world? Your world!

You show our burned villages and say they're yours.

And that's my side shooting now?

You're all saints! Give it a rest!

You don't even leave the dead in peace!

It's not the same.

Really? Laying mines under the dead,

pillaging, killing, raping, what's all that?

- Who are you talking about? - You guys!

I haven't seen anything like what you say...

I've seen it! I saw my village burn.

- I don't know. I wasn't there. - I was!

Haven't our villages burned too? Who killed our people?

Your side probably. They just shot at you too.

They only shot at me because they didn't recognise me!

It's useless talking to you...

What the hell made you ruin this beautiful country?

- Us? - Yes!

You're crazy. You wanted to separate, not us!

Because you started the war!

- You started it! - What? Who started it?

You started the war! You started it!

Who started the war?

- We did. - You started the war.

And stop pissing me off, you're getting on my nerves!

Get out! Come on, get out of here!

Fuck...

Daring to say it was us...

What was all that?

I'll alert HQ. Call me if there's any change.

What now?

Nothing. We wait till dark.

And then?

Then, if you survive, we'll crawl over to the lines.

And stop bothering me.

So you're not going to free me.

Dream on.

Tsera, you're alive!

Don't move!

Don't move!

There's a mine under you. It could explode.

What mine?

A bounding one. Don't move.

Are you kidding me?

Do I look like I'm kidding?

Come here! Defuse it!

You hear me? Defuse it!

I don't know how.

Don't fool around! Defuse it! I'm going to kill you! Defuse it!

If I try, I'll kill us all!

Fuck... What is this shit?

Tchiki, what's happening?

They laid a mine under you

to ambush our guys.

Only they could think of that!

Kill him.

Kill the son of a bitch.

Kill him or give me the gun!

No.

We're not like them.

Besides, he could be useful. Bring the water over!

I can't give you too much. I don't know where you're wounded.

Where does it hurt?

My head and my arm. My head's going to burst.

That's because of the detonation. I'm the same. Hold on.

What about the others?

Don't let me die here.

Don't worry. Does it hurt anywhere else?

No.

You lucky bastard! You're unharmed. Just your arm.

And I thought you were dead.

Can I...

Throw the gun down! Don't make me shoot! Throw it down!

Get up!

Back off!

Back off!

See what you've done! Get back!

What now?

Now, we wait for dark.

I have to dress his wound.

Okay, but nice and easy.

If you fuck about,

I'll shoot without warning, you hear me?

Let me see your hands!

I told you to kill him.

Shut up.

What are you saying? Throw the knife away!

Throw the knife away!

Back off!

Give me those!

Can I have one?

Why?

Because I have a gun and you don't.

Sit down!

We have to help him.

Sit down!

By the way, who started the war?

Who started the war?

We did...

- You started the war. - Who cares who started it?

We're all in the same shit now.

Can I have a cigarette?

What are you doing?

- Don't move! - Hold on!

- Put the gun down! - Calm down!

- Put it down! - If I do, he'll kill me!

- If you don't, we're fucked! - No!

I won't kill you, I promise.

- No. - Put the gun down!

Calm down. Gently. Wait!

Okay...

Okay, he takes the gun but I keep mine!

Tchiki, take the gun!

Slowly,

okay...

Put it on your shoulder.

Put it on your shoulder!

Okay.

Don't move...

Put yours on your shoulder too!

There, we're equal now.

Here, for your head.

Cut it out! Calm down!

I'm fucking sick of this.

What now?

I have an idea.

So do I. First, give me the cigarettes.

What is it?

- What's wrong? - Fuck!

What a mess in Rwanda!

You're really nuts!

I don't believe it!

What is it?

There's two of them now.

What are they yelling about?

Call the officer!

Unbelievable!

It's this morning's greenhorn.

Call the UNPROFOR for me.

I've never seen anything like it.

We ought to call the UNPROFOR.

I'll alert HQ.

I hope those aren't my cigarettes.

When I took them, I didn't think you'd need them.

But now I hope...

that you'll die of cancer.

Okay?

You know what...

Maybe you shouldn't smoke today.

Everything okay?

You haven't told me your name.

My name's Nino.

What's your problem?

You want what? An introduction?

To exchange phone numbers and visiting cards?

We don't need an introduction.

Next time we see each other, it'll be through a gun's sight.

What's wrong with him?

Keep an eye on him.

It's for you.

Call Arizona 2.

Charlie Tango to Arizona 2, over. Do you copy? Over.

Arizona 2. I copy. Over.

I have your report. Are they civilians or military?

We do not have that information. Request permission to check.

Negative! We must be sure of the Sira-Bravo ceasefire, okay?

Affirmative. Over.

Do you know how many need to be evacuated?

Negative. Over.

Arizona 2, stay where you are. I'll talk to my superiors.

Message received. Over and out.

- Why the fuck are we here? - Good question.

I reckon it's simple:

to stop the locals killing each other,

except we can't use force or get into dangerous situations.

I'm sick of just watching.

Right, let's go.

Georges, stay here.

We can't leave like this.

Stay if you want and figure out why you're here.

Don't fall asleep, you might move.

How can I fall asleep..

With this shit under me?

Fuck, why is this happening to me?

We'll find a solution. Try to think of something else.

Tchiki...

Don't let me die here.

Listen, I'm staying here with you.

If you die, I die too.

What a comfort!

Come on...

I'll check what's happening.

SERBIAN BARRICADE

Hello.

Do you speak French?

French? No?

French?

What's he saying?

God knows, just say yes, yes.

Does anyone here know languages?

Tell HQ the UNPROFOR is here.

I don't want anybody shooting! Is that clear?

Sorry about earlier.

You were right.

Why get acquainted to watch each other through sights?

In any case, thanks for the idea.

Let's hope it works.

What's going on? Think they understood?

How is he?

How d'you expect him to be?

Have you known him long?

Since the war.

Since the beginning of this fucking war.

What about you and the old man?

I don't even know his name.

You're from Banja Luka.

How do you know?

Yeah, right...

I had a chick in Banja Luka. Sanja.

I knew a Sanja too.

- She had... - This one too.

- Blonde... - Yes...

- Tall...

With a beauty spot.

- Sanja Cengic! - I was at school with her.

- No kidding? - I swear.

Tsera!

He knows the Sanja I mentioned!

Oh, brilliant!

What's become of her?

She's gone abroad.

I don't blame her.

BOSNIAN BARRICADE

Hello.

Do you speak French?

Okay. Go ahead!

Is someone coming?

Probably. See, they've stopped shooting.

Fuck...

I don't even know what this shithole's called.

I'd hate to die here.

Stop being a pain in the ass.

They'll get a mine expert and it'll soon be over.

I told you: we'll leave together.

Here come the Smurfs! Tsera! The Smurfs!

If they radio us, call me immediately.

What if something happens to you?

Do you speak French?

One's a Serb and one's Bosnian.

How did they get here?

- Do we take the dead guys' guns? - No, it's okay.

He's on a mine that could blow.

Thanks for the translation...

What the fuck happened here?

Oh shit...

A bouncing mine. These guys are crazy.

What a fuck-up. We need the mine squad.

Sarge! Charlie Tango calling!

Michel, give them water and food.

What did he say?

Arizona 2 to Charlie Tango, come in.

Arizona 2, we have orders

not to move. Things are too risky.

We're already on the spot. Everything's under control.

Both sides are respecting the ceasefire.

We have three evacuees and need a mine expert.

Who's speaking?

Sergeant Marchand.

You have 5 minutes to pull out

and 15 to call me from the checkpoint.

And report to the duty officer on your return!

Sir, could you send a mine squad?

We have an emergency here.

The only emergency is to pull out.

I repeat, for the last time, I want you out in 5 minutes

and call me in 15 to confirm

that you're back and that your men are safe.

Or I'll have you arrested.

I'll be expecting your call.

Idiot!

Get back in.

What for?

- What? - They're leaving.

Thank God we can count on you!

What?

We can go with him.

Really? Thank him nicely and tell him he can fuck off!

- Tchiki, go! - Shut up.

Go and bring back help.

- Where are you going? - With them.

- You're going nowhere! - Why?

This is all your fault. If you stay, your side won't shoot.

They won't shoot, I swear.

You're staying here.

You're going to shoot me? Go ahead!

Stop fooling around!

Lower your weapons!

Michel, get in!

What happened?

- What a fuck-up. - They're maniacs!

Shut it!

- I knew this would be shitty. - Shut it!

You're crazy, you maniac!

I warned you.

I'll kill you for this! I swear!

I've fucking had it with you.

Keep cool just a while longer. Screw them.

It'll be dark soon and I'll think of something.

How does this shit work?

I'm sick of asking you!

Fuck knows!

It explodes when you take the weight away!

Stop the engine.

Stop the camera!

That's right.

You're just here to distribute humanitarian aid.

Okay, we'll go without you.

You can't. It's too dangerous.

Is that an order?

Maybe I can help you if you'll help me.

We have an English TV crew here.

They know everything.

Other crews are on the way. They picked up our frequency.

I didn't answer their questions.

That's a lie.

Arizona 2, are you still there?

Affirmative, Charlie Tango.

Stay there until further orders. Over and out.

Message received, sir.

Could I...

No, please, not now.

Why are you doing this?

I'm sick of being a bystander.

What would you do?

What I'd do...

I'd stop the madmen ruining this country.

We have what it takes.

Aren't you neutral?

You can't be neutral facing murder.

Doing nothing to stop it is taking sides.

Magnificent. Will you say that on camera?

I may be mad, but I'm not stupid.

I'll be right back.

What's wrong?

- My leg's itching. - Wait...

Wait...

You want to blow us away? I'll scratch you.

Lower... lower.

Again... To the left... to the left.

There... That's good.

I need the toilet.

Piss in your pants.

It's the other.

It's okay.

Easy for you to say.

You're pushing Bosnia-Herzegovina

to follow the same path of horror and suffering

as Slovenia and Croatia.

You'll lead Bosnia into hell and this may end up

exterminating the Muslim people!

Okay, guys. We have the go-ahead.

Stay here while we check things.

It's too dangerous now. You can move in with the mine expert.

Give me the photo in my pocket.

- Which pocket? - The top one.

This one.

Let me see.

Why do soldiers always carry photos?

I've no idea. Let me see.

I can't see like that!

Think I'll see her again?

Cut it out, of course you will.

Tchiki!

Stop it, for God's sake!

Shit!

Watch the knife!

The mine squad's coming!

I'll kill you for this!

I'll get reinforcements. Keep an eye on them.

And clean his wound.

Take this.

Call me if there's a problem.

What's happening?

Okay, you'll be able to film.

Are you sure?

- What's going on? - A hell of a mess, sir.

It's really tense. We just had to intervene.

We're taking no risks. Any trouble, we pull out, okay?

What about the reporters?

We let them film everything.

Isn't that what you wanted?

I'm not stupid, Sergeant Marchand.

You never mentioned a man on a mine.

I didn't?

I forgot. Shall we go?

- We wait for the mine expert. - He isn't with you?

Ours were busy. They're sending a German.

He should be here at 3:30. It's 3:30 now.

Bang on the dot.

What?

Captain Dubois. Do you speak French?

Excuse me...

Go fuck yourself! You're the last thing I need.

I'll kill him, even if it's the last thing I do.

What's wrong with you?

I should have killed him.

See that? I spared him and now

he's tried to kill me with my own knife!

How do you feel?

Great!

Couldn't be better.

First, they shoot at me, then I wake up on a mine,

the whole world's watching me, I need to shit

and you piss me off with your stupid stories.

It'll soon be over.

Move everybody out.

Michel, let's get going!

They'll bring him out later.

If I need a translator, I'll find one.

Let's go.

Calm down!

They'll do nothing until we go.

I don't need a translator!

Go fuck yourself, asshole!

Keep your cool!

Just go.

I'll wait for you up there.

Keep an eye on him.

Get lost!

Fuck you!

Asshole! I give him bandages and he refuses them.

They're all maniacs!

Fuck, what a job.

They say a mine expert only ever makes one mistake.

- Two mistakes. - How come?

The first is when he chooses the job.

Deus ex machina. He's all we needed.

You wanted to kill me with my own knife?

Oh, shit...

Is that how you thank me?

Don't come any closer!

You're all the same!

And you vultures film it?

You get good money? Does our misery pay well?

Take it easy...

Listen...

There was no other solution.

Marchand! Put the bodies in the car. We're going.

- What's happening? - The mine expert's defused it.

- He has? - Yes.

- What's going on? - We took out the mine expert's gear.

What about him?

If you have an idea, let me know.

- We can't leave him there! - You have a solution?

You heard the mine expert.

I hope you understand now.

It's not our business, so we stay out of it.

Well... see you round.

See you.

I wanted to thank you.

You got your report.

- I hope we meet again. - I hope so.

Subtitles: Ian Burley Processed by VDM - Paris