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FINYE The wind...

awakens...

man's...

thoughts.

A film by Souleymane Cissé

Hey! Peul lady,

do you have some milk?

I don't understand Bambara.

Is that milk?

Don't understand...

I'd like some milk, don't be afraid.

Show me.

There's no more milk!

In the other one?

Excuse me.

It was for my coffee.

You can go on.

Serves you right.

Did you drink today?

All that for a woman.

And what did you do to her?

Here, drink that and cheer up.

I don't want any of that stuff...

Have my own stuff.

What sort of stuff?

Pills.

With them, you'll know all the answers.

You take those often?

I'm afraid.

It won't kill you.

Two at once?

Without water?

And?

Not bad.

No more worries for your exams.

You won't sleep the whole week.

The whole week!

Our chauffer will come get you.

Okay. Till this evening!

Hello, Papa.

Hello.

Did you drop the kids off?

Yes, Governor.

Everything okay at school?

It's the season of exams

and chasing after scholarships.

Papa, will you buy me a bike?

That would save your driving me.

Are you crazy?

So you'll get run over? People drive like idiots.

And besides,

I'll be sending you to France.

To France?

But I want to study here.

I don't want to be abandoned.

That'll happen if I go to France.

Even if it's your second home.

My second home?

Everyone says so.

Really? Young people today...

Drop me off here, Papa.

Where are you going?

To see friends.

Eat first.

I'll be quick.

Shall we wait for you?

No.

Papa, it's here.

Get out.

Bah, what's wrong?

- I've got to succeed. - What?

I've got to make it!

I don't understand.

I have to!

But what?

I have to!

Bah, are you going crazy?

How was it?

Very good.

I told you so.

It'll work

No need to worry.

You'll see the results.

Let's go.

They're expecting us.

Hello, Mama.

What were you doing?

Youssouf woke me up.

Give him to his mother.

But listen, Mama!

It's late.

Quick, go buy my spices!

Hurry!

Agna was looking for you.

Who is it?

Batrou.

Did you call me?

Yes.

You going to the market?

Wait for me, I'll go to the dressmaker.

Hurry!

How about Bah?

He's waiting for his exam marks.

He'll pass this time?

I hope so, otherwise it'll be hard on him.

I forgot - my mother is sick.

I'll go to her after the dressmaker.

If your father worries,

you know what to tell him.

Go to the car.

How are you?

Fine, thanks.

I'm in a hurry,

I have to run an errand.

I need money, I have no more thread.

How much?

To start with, 200 francs.

That much?

I can give you 100.

Good.

Thanks.

You'll come again?

Right away.

And the tea?

Never mind.

Madou, how are you?

Fine.

Seydou, and you?

Hi everyone!

You don't even come see Batrou any more.

That's too bad.

For ages now.

Sit down.

How's the family?

Fine.

Don't blame us.

Batrou's father doesn't like us.

He bugs me, too.

And those exams...

that's why we took these pills.

Really?

Bah too?

That's why he's asleep.

I'll go see him.

Serve the tea.

That bitch...

1 franc a pound, my tomatoes.

Too much!

Even water costs a lot

Come, Batrou.

Get lost!

How much?

For 20 francs.

Bye! Hello to your mother.

Batrou is my friend,

with you it's not...

You're not a man! Batrou is just a kid!

Agna, stop it!

Listen, calm down.

Stop, damn it!

Agna, be serious.

Nasty...

Just stop. Stay calm.

Coming,

stop it!

Tea, Jo?

We don't want any.

Let me drink.

No.

That's enough,

leave me alone.

A present for Bah.

Show me.

It's nice.

Put it there.

Hello, Papa.

Hello.

Where were you?

With my mother.

Without telling me?

You were asleep.

You should have waited for me.

Do you think I'm a child?

Don't make such a fuss.

Say that again! Bitch!

Here, kill me...

Bitch!

What about you?

- Sangaré, stop it! - I'll...

Kadia, come!

He's going to kill his 3rd wife.

Good for him. Marrying a slut!

Are you going crazy?

Calm down!

To hell with you!

God in heaven!

Agna! Father has his rifle!

Damned wife!

If you insult me again,

I'll kick you out of here.

Did you hear my name?

That's what I told you.

Yes, you told me.

And the rest of us?

For us it's finished.

Even Sali passed.

His good luck!

I'm going to ask to see my marks. There's something behind this.

My father must know.

Let's go!

We'll go have tea.

Not today.

I don't want any tea, the way I feel right now.

Do we have to beg you?

It's not that...

Wait to see my cousin.

Nyonzon!

Nyonzon!

What?

I passed.

We expected it.

I helped all I could.

Did you hear that, Griio?

I heard.

We were sure of it.

Praise God! What good fortune!

My fellow classmates:

This is Seydou.

And Bah.

Did they pass?

No.

Why not?

Flunked!

Didn't they study?

Yes,

and they helped in my studies.

You should have told me before.

We'll see about next year.

Astan.

Astan!

Yes?

They should eat.

Go see your friends.

I'll bring some food.

We're leaving. What a state she's in!

This is our secret place.

Leave us alone!

Secret place?

Get off your ass!

Bah, have some tea.

Who told you my name?

I had you invited.

Have some tea.

I don't want any.

It's bitter.

Have a date.

Sali, your meal.

These people here!

This day is so great...

Come, Nyonzon!

Come hug me.

This is our day.

Oh, those people.

Such a lovely day...

Oh, Nyonzon!

Oh, these guys! What is it?

You'll see.

Come on, leave him alone!

Well, old boy?

Am I bothering you?

He's potted.

Look at him.

He can't walk straight.

Just looking at him...

He's completely potted.

You'll get caught, guy!

He's completely out of it.

Give me a cigarette.

Have a light?

It's around your neck.

Use that!

They're goners, these guys.

They've had it. God, it's awful!

Let's forget it.

Kansaye,

your grandson is killing himself.

What?

He took pills.

Because he failed his exams?

He took pills.

I'll come right away.

Grandfather, the school sent me home.

Why?

- We didn't pay the 10 francs. - Didn't pay the 10 francs?

But they're thieves!

I'm not a money machine!

It's the end!

Let them expel you if they want.

Go tell them!

Grandma, talk to him. I'll be expelled.

Ask your mother.

Grandfather is too strict.

Stepmother, I'm going out.

Where?

You don't know?

I can read it in your eyes.

Come on, don't be an egoist.

What do you mean?

Papa loves you...

The proof is he beats you but doesn't divorce you.

What a daughter!

You dare judge your father.

No, I state a fact.

Aren't you my friend?

Give me some money.

For your sweetheart?

Yes, I take care of him.

Say hello to him.

What's wrong, Grandma?

Stop, Grandma!

Have pity, in God's name!

Let go of me, I'll kill him!

Stop, Kansaye. This isn't like you.

Leave him!

Who are you?

It's the boss's daughter

What "boss"?

The Governor, of course.

No boss's child in my house!

You're a boss's son yourself.

He was a boss in the past!

Leave my house!

Get out!

Batrou, come here!

What did you do?

Turn around.

Your dress is all torn.

You look like a tramp.

Wait here.

If you go out, you'll be in for it!

Hello, Sangaré.

Here's your meal.

Is Agna here?

Your husband wants you.

Okay, he'll come.

I called you!

And where were you?

At the camp.

I phoned you: No answer.

So you're spying on me?

If you take a fourth wife,

I'm going home.

What an idea!

I have other worries.

You telling me!

Go find Batrou.

Where is Batrou?

Now what's wrong?

Her father is furious.

Let's figure something out.

She's out in back.

Your father wants you.

Coming.

What's wrong?

I have no idea.

- What is it this time? - No idea.

What shall I tell him?

It's your problem.

Your father's so strict.

I don't want to miss the party at school.

I know that your father

is angry at the students.

I'm nota baby any more!

Sure, but keep out of it.

Don't worry.

Okay!

Things will really happen.

Where is Batrou?

The toilet.

No! She's hiding her.

Why? You pest! Get out!

It has to do with Batrou!

She insults me.

Double-crosser! You'll ruin my home.

Sangaré, stop her.

Are you crazy?

All these scenes...

Get out!

Hypocrite!

Troublemaker!

You're only here to ruin my home!

But you'll get the hell out!

You're the one who'll leave!

Allah will get you, crooked,

shifty shrew!

I'll smash you!

- What's wrong? - Nothing.

What did Papa say?

He forgot you.

Keep away from the students

and their problems!

Otherwise you'll pay

the consequences.

Who'd dare touch the Colonel's daughter?

You're right!

Sangaré is without pity.

It's true.

You must know after 25 years of marriage.

Why are you trembling?

Did you fight? With who?

With Bah.

But I told you to leave

that good-for-nothing.

And you dare to mention him?

Shut up!

You help in her recklessness.

And if she continues, it's the end of our marriage.

Otherwise buy a dog and give him my name.

Bah, where were you?

With friends. Is Grandfather here?

Yes.

What did he say?

He's furious.

Who is it?

Who's there?

It's Bah.

What can we do?

Entreat him.

Come!

Come!

Is it you, Bah?

God, have pity!

Scoundrel!

By Allah and his prophet!

You're not like your father.

You can seek adventure 10 years,

the rules at home are unchanging.

Mercy, in God's name!

Shut up!

He knows the law.

Kneel down.

By Allah and his prophet.

Pardon! Pity!

Depraved wretch!

Your father never acted like this.

You bring shame on us.

Since when are you here?

Hey, you're fighting?

No.

You look sad.

I've come to get her.

Going into town?

Yes.

Batrou!

What is it?

You don't want to talk to me?

I'm leaving.

Already?

Let me finish.

I can't wait.

You won't talk to me?

But what's wrong?

You know very well.

Sorry about yesterday.

You've got to understand.

For us it's finished.

What?

Just because of that?

And if you'd killed me?

You think I'd want to?

Go take your drugs.

But you know me...

Yes, since yesterday!

Have you ever seen me,

these past years...

I didn't make you do it.

But you know very well...

I wasn't there.

Okay, it's finished.

Sorry.

Let's forget it all.

Let's go.

I'm busy.

Let's go.

Where?

Home.

Is that enough?

Did you have me come

so I'd bathe alone?

What a problem!

Who do you think I am?

You tell me what to do?

I didn't have any definite idea.

You treat me like a scruffy old shoe.

Okay. Let's bathe together.

You're so complicated.

Bah, where are you going?

We're going to bathe.

And if Kansaye comes?

So what? You fool!

What's wrong?

Won't you bathe?

I've never done it in front of a woman.

I get undressed and you refuse?

No, I can't.

Just wait!

Enough! Stop!

Did you miss me?

- Let go, I'm going home. - Already?

Well, it's time.

Can we meet tomorrow?

Yes, in front of the school.

Okay.

Look at your friends' dirty work

I'll get them moving in a hurry.

"For an honest boss,

not a rapacious profiteer!"

"Whether one is alive or dead, the Colonel doesn't care!"

I don't see anything wrong.

Really?

What are you afraid of?

You're crazy!

I'm not even afraid of the devil!

Then I don't understand.

Get the hell out of here!

If you join their strike,

it's your risk and danger.

- Who is it? - Me.

- Who's me? - Bah.

Who knows Bah?

Listen, he's a friend.

Don't yell like that, okay?

Is Seydou here?

Over there.

You yell because of him?

And I, who let you in... He's a drug addict.

We're here to work

Hey, girl, he's a friend.

It's hard to draw up these pamphlets...

Okay, let's continue!

He must leave!

He must leave!

Leave him. It's our work that counts.

He's not really on our side.

He'll tell on us and mess up what we're doing.

Bah, help N'til with the machine.

Hurry!

It's daybreak.

Whoever gets caught is mum

and acts "alone".

Let's hurry.

- Where are you going? - To inform our comrades.

I'm going home.

The headmaster, enough of him!

Never again!

What are your men doing?

Hurry, they'll attack us!

Headmaster, I'll talk to them.

Stop! Calm down. We must stay together.

Our power is in unity.

Help our friends who've been arrested!

If we give up on our friends

today, tomorrow it will

be our turn.

Help!

Protect me!

Go away!

Do you know what these bastards have done?

Let me go or you'll be asking for it!

I have to protect him.

Arrest all of them!

I won't leave!

Attacking us in our house! Let me go!

Batrou, what is it?

They've arrested Bah.

God Almighty, I call on you.

He's all I have...

It's the women who hurt him.

And those?

Just arrived.

Arrest all of them.

With the women?

Yes.

Take him to the dispensary!

Here's this idiot.

Batrou, what are you doing here?

Let the women go!

Which ones?

Those who have been arrested.

Impossible.

It's all my fault.

I do my duty.

I apply the law.

I'm responsible.

Oh, if you are...

Cissé! Put her in with the others.

They arrested Bah.

Arrested Bah?

So their prison...

replaces the school?

We must act, otherwise...

Otherwise what?

Why did they arrest him?

Because of the strike,

the pamphlets

or drugs?

I don't know.

They've gone too far!

Next!

Stand up!

You're lucky, you could be sheared.

- And your mother's a woman! - Say that again?

That doesn't surprise me.

Go on, sweep!

Colonel, the relatives are here.

I'll show them who I am.

- And your daughter? - What, my daughter?

She's denounced herself.

No distinction.

Kill her if you want.

Go on!

Get going!

Stand up, you!

Hurry!

Seydou's fallen down.

He was sick.

Hello.

What do you want?

Sangaré, it's time

to release Batrou.

But I gave warning:

Don't mention her to me again.

She has what she deserves.

What will they say?

You killed your daughter?

I don't care what the others say.

I warned her.

I can do nothing more.

But she's an inexperienced child.

A child? An 18-year-old student?

And you help her.

You're playing the same tune.

Power blinds you,

take care.

What do you know about power?

Mention it again and I'll thrash you.

Get out!

Think of the future!

The Captain? Let him in.

Sit down.

Well?

The doctor confirmed Seydou's death.

It's not the end of the world.

Bury him and inform the family.

- And the others? - Shave their heads.

Even the girls?

No. Bring all of them to my office...

this afternoon.

You stateless sons of hell!

Do you defy us?

Neither you nor your fathers

helped us to take power.

We did it with our weapons alone.

No one will care

if I kill all of you.

Our power is strong

and lasting.

We've devoted our lives to it.

Sign this paper

and you'll be free.

Come on, sign!

- Can I say something? - If you want.

- For what reason... - Stand up, you bastard!

Why sign it?

You can kill us,

you don't need our signature.

If you refuse, I'll commit you...

to hard labor.

I prefer hard labor.

Arrest him!

Aren't you ashamed?

You let him defend us alone?

- He's a man! - Batrou, you're crazy!

Governor, if you will allow me...

I am now aware that we

see things very differently,

and I wonder

if I am really of your blood.

Butthis is not the place

to discuss it.

I'm talking to these cowards.

What Marx taught you

is no help here.

Damn you!

Yes, you forbid me to see the man I love.

You she-devil! Out of my sight!

Shame on you!

Take her away!

Sign, and leave.

Grandfather, they took Bah away.

Took him away?

That's the last straw.

I'm going to show them.

The Ministry of Defense and the Interior.

What's your opinion?

Things are getting worse.

The least incident causes a scandal.

The student revolt gets worse everywhere.

Leaflets denounce the military governors.

Replace them with civilians...

and we'll see.

Mister President,

I've made a list of ten civilians, but...

that won't suffice to stop the crisis.

A profound change is needed.

I mean, relieve all the

military governors.

Those are rumors going around.

Why do you come here?

I don't want you in my house!

Just look at me, Grandfather. Please have mercy!

Bah's troubles are all my fault.

I shouldn't have told my father we are in love.

When I told him, he said - sorry -

"That son of a bitch, you'll never see him again!"

I didn't believe him.

But when he said Bah would flunk his exams,

I lost all hope.

He hounds him,

and it's the second time

he's had him arrested.

But what does he have against him?

Because his father is someone well known.

And also because I love him.

Forgive me. I have nothing against you.

Go in peace!

Grandfather, whatever happens, I love Bah.

Go on. It's a matter between men.

If anyone wants me, I'm in the fields.

Okay. Have a good drive.

Who wakes us?

Me, Djandjo.

Djandjo... Such a long time!

What is it?

I come

to ask for your help.

They've arrested my unique hope...

the last grandson of my clan.

Help me

to see he is saved.

I see two stars shoot through the sky.

Between these two

shines a small star

coming toward us.

It radiates overall the planet.

Djandjo, the sky is changing color,

the sky darkens.

That means that

our wisdom fails us.

The divine forces...

have deserted us.

Now, use all...

your power and your wisdom.

Make sacrifices,

and go.

From now on, act upon

your own initiative.

Faster!

Did you wait long for me?

As you see:

It's late.

Sorry. It's difficult to collect the money.

The sale of land

and your cartons of milk.

You got how much?

500,000 francs.

But I don't want to carry cash around again.

Give me the number of your bank account

and I'll deposit the money.

Are you crazy?

So everyone will know?

Are you afraid of people?

Old man, who are you?

My name is Kansaye.

Do you know who I am?

Who cares?

Who are you, insulting me on my land?

Your land? What a story!

This field never belonged to you.

I have never harmed anyone.

But I tell you this:

When I return home...

I want to find my grandson there.

You understand?

Who is your grandson?

His name is Bah.

That son of a fool?

Watch your tongue!

If I'd known, I'd have had all of you killed!

Rotten seeds of society.

I've told you.

If he's not there, you'll be responsible.

You won't have the leisure to brag about that threat!

My God, Zamble,

don't shoot!

The old man will see he's up against authority,

not just me.

And no one can disobey authority.

If that's how it is, I free no one.

He played his move well,

but it's his last.

I'll show him.

Even the toothless will mock him.

They killed Bah!

Allah's ways are many. A miracle!

Kansaye! Kansaye!

Be quiet, please!

May God bless you!

What you are doing is beyond measure.

Our time is passed, the future belongs to you!

I, Kansaye, support you!

I've wrecked old Kansaye's home.

His grandson - send him to hard labor.

Yes, Sir!

I want to hear nothing more of that family!

All right.

What's all this about those demonstrations?

But there are no demonstrations here.

Come and report immediately.

As fort he students, free them all.

I repeat: Let all the students go.

Understood?

Free all the students.

Let them all go.

Even the old man's boy?

I said: All!

Yes, Sir!

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