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what preceded

We're going under. You have to help us with food and medicine.

Whatever you want.

There was a raid.

German soldiers have the whole neighborhood deposed and all the Jews rounded up.

Can you help me? Can you find shelter?

I found a hiding place.

Mr. Frank. You were in Switzerland, weren't you? -Welcome to Switzerland.

Some of us disagree with the policy of the occupiers.

We'd love to have you there. -Yes. I'd like to help.

My mother was alone and poor. She thought a Dutch adoptive family for me.

And what do I do? Forgot her? -You haven't forgotten her.

Do you know these children? -Yes. We rent from their grandmother.

Their parents have been arrested. -Alfred, Liddy, come on.

They'll be gone when I get back.

Based on true events...

which are sometimes modified for dramatic purposes.

Do you like apples? -Where are you going?

To work.

Where is John going? -To work.

You can't leave us here alone. -I don't either.

I'll wait for your grandmother to come back with your uncle.

What's that for? -For my lipstick.

Can I try your lipstick? -No. That's for adults.

I don't want porridge.

Toast then? -Also not.

I can do the cartwheel. Would you like to see it? -Maybe later.

Frannie and Lou have been arrested. Where are they?

How do the kids get here?

An SS man has them dropped off at Miep and Jan's.

Liddy, what exactly happened at the station?

I do not know that anymore. -It is very important.

Those men said where they brought your parents?

I do not know that anymore. -Lidy.

Alfred doesn't like cold milk. -Does not matter.

Warm it up. -This is important.

Did they say where they were going? -Try to remember.

Say hello to mom. - Mom, no.

She can't remember. Be happy with it. Leave her alone.

I'm sorry.

I'm also concerned about Frannie and Lou.

Max, she worked at the Jewish Council. Approach them.

Yes. I can try to find out where they are.

Do you want to see my cartwheel now? -Please.

Those kids have a hiding place necessary. They will ask us for help.

We can't help them can we? -No Unfortunately.

Not in the back house. She's just our landlady.

We barely know her. We already care for a lot of people.

Yes, if we take more, everyone is at risk.

Precisely.

We can't save everyone. -No.

Why are you going so early? - I have to pick up some things.

You just want to get away from those kids.

No, they're pretty sweet.

Liddy follows you everywhere. You're good at it.

Jan Gies, don't do it. -What?

Hint at kids. Say I'm a natural.

I do not do that.

You know I don't want kids. That really doesn't change easily.

Because I sympathize with two poor people children, do you think I want children?

Is that right? -I want to go on this bus.

See you later. -And if they ask?

We can not do it. Not really. -No.

See you tonight.

Can I help you? -No. I'm waiting for Otto Frank.

He is not here. -He'll come. We have agreed.

There's nothing on his calendar.

Are you his secretary?

Call him. Tell Tonny Ahlers to wait.

Mr Frank is out of town.

What? Where to? -Switzerland.

Enter the address. -I do not have.

I do not believe you. -He didn't give it to me.

Sorry I don't anymore can do for you.

Nice day.

You are a born criminal.

It's easier than you said. -Continue.

The resistance has so much may need ID cards.

Especially the one without J on it.

You saved four lives.

Do you know someone who takes in children, who are separated from their parents?

Our landlady has two grandchildren.

The less I know, the better.

Here? Real?

We have fifteen minutes before we open.

Mrs Van Pels, a book about French cuisine.

We only eat beans. -Give me my dreams.

Peter, this is for you. For you I have a novel by Hesse, Dr Pfeffer.

Thank you very much.

Margot, I heard this was a little bit spicy, so I'll gladly borrow it.

Miep. -Thank you.

May I see?

Peter, give. —Kitty Foyle.

I'll read that first. You haven't finished your first book yet.

Isn't Anne too small for that book? -It's obscene. Nobody reads this.

Margot is older, but I'm emotionally further along.

You're conceited, Anne. -Mother, don't be so prudish.

She always contradicts me. -She treats me like a child.

Sorry, this is my fault. -No. It goes like this all the time.

That girl knows no boundaries, Otto.

Honestly, Anne has only limits.

Auguste, you take care of your child, then I'll take care of mine.

I'm big enough. -Give here.

I don't want you reads this kind of stuff.

A man was waiting for you downstairs. Tony Ahlers.

What did you say to Mr. Ahlers? -That you are in Switzerland.

And how did he react? -Angry. Disappointed.

He wanted an address but I didn't give him anything.

What is your relationship with him? -No.

You agreed, he said. -Yes.

But I'm in Switzerland so not anymore.

Thanks for the books.

Do you want to drink something?

Beer, please.

Are you sure you're in the right place?

I'm looking for Willem Arondeus.

Thank you.

William?

I heard you me maybe you can help.

I know two children. Their parents have been arrested.

They are only seven and five. -Who are you?

I'm sorry.

My name is Jan. Jan Gis. -No, who are you?

What can you do for me? I'm not a social worker.

If I help you, how will you help me?

What's so funny?

I'm a social worker.

Are those kids Jewish?

Yes. Their parents are picked up at the station.

We have a problem.

come back later.

Hey, social worker. I need you.

Our company is called 'Opekta'. We make pectin and spice sachets.

Just taste.

Tastes like meat, doesn't it? Who can still get real meat?

This is our special spice mix. It's unique.

That's what the sausage tastes like to real meat.

It's delicious. -Just give me two.

Your wife will be through that in a week. Or do you not like sausage?

Okay, five.

Please. Thank you. -Thank you.

Does it really taste like real sausage? -No. They're awful.

They are mainly ground nutshells.

It's nice to be outside and not being in the office.

What a little sunlight can't do. It makes the day so much more enjoyable.

But it's not for our friends reserved.

Never wonder who else does what we do?

We're not the only ones, are we? Surely there are many.

I really hope so.

Do you know someone who accommodates children?

Yes, we.

So you don't have to hanging on the big clock.

No of course not. -Nice.

Now let me enjoy the sun.

Apartment 214. A Jewish family has been arrested.

They had to be important leave papers.

The Gr�ne Polizei is here. A moving truck is coming.

They empty everything. -But if the police are there...

You are a social worker. You're coming in, aren't you?

You can pick up the package. -The middle drawer.

Take it to the south side of the Beatrix Park.

You will recognize her. Give her the package.

What are you still doing here?

Do this for me and I will help you with your children.

Excuse me. Is this for 214? -What do you want?

I've come to see the house for a non-Jewish family.

Can I come in? I'll keep it short.

I was supposed to be here an hour ago but my chain broke.

Fine. If you hurry.

Hurry up.

The apartment is upstairs. -How many rooms are there?

It's all right.

Here it is.

Do you have a fire?

Please.

Nightmare.

Not a bad day, thanks to you. You still sell water to a fish.

Go home. You live close by. I'll be fine.

Sure? -Yes. Good evening, Mr. Kleiman.

See you tomorrow.

Miep. -Liddy and Alfred, hello.

Hello. -Uncle Max took us on an adventure.

Throughout the city. - Then you must be tired.

She doesn't, but Uncle Max does.

Take this one and go feed the pigeons.

Come on, Alfred.

Is it safe for them outside?

Not indoors either. It's not safe anywhere.

I try to keep them busy but they don't stop.

How does Frannie do that?

It's okay. -That's not it.

I'm right away went to the Jewish Council.

Frannie and Lou are already brought to Westerbork.

But Westerbork is a transit camp. After that you don't know where they go.

I said they don't had to go to the station.

Come on, Alfred.

They look just like Frannie and me at that age.

We used to play like that. Better than a best friend.

Do you have brothers or sisters, Miep?

Yes, a brother. I have a few but Cas and I are close.

Then you know what it's like.

How do I keep her kids safe?

Mama Liz. -Hello. Welcome to Amsterdam.

I'm your new daddy. Your temporary daddy.

Calm down, guys.

Hermine only speaks German. Cas, can you help?

You speak a little German.

Hello, Hermine. My name is Cas. I learn German at school.

Your accent is funny. -And I thought you'd be prettier.

I am ill. What's your excuse?

Cas, what does she say?

She says I speak German very well and that she is hungry.

We can do something about that. We're going to make sandwiches, guys.

'Hermine'? Hermine is a name for old ladies.

I'm going to call you Miep.

Max, I might know a family though.

They've taken children in before. -Real?

At least one child: me. I'll talk to them.

Look who's here. -There she is.

Are you eating? -No, I don't have much time.

She wants something important discuss with us.

Guard. She is pregnant. -Are you pregnant?

Yes? -I'm not pregnant.

Who's pregnant? -No one.

What did you mean? -I'll tell you.

Are you OK?

I just heard that my friend Claes has been arrested.

Is he Jewish?

No, very Christian.

Blonde, tall, Dutch. But homosexual.

The guest he slept with, linked him.

Not German.

Oh my God. That's cruel. -I know.

You know I'm illegal right?

The Nazis have me put on their list.

Suppose he mentions names and they come looking for me.

I don't want to put them in danger.

They can only be arrested because they shelter me.

They don't even know that I am different.

Enough German. What did you want to talk about, Miep?

Do you like that?

Yes, huh?

Bye, honey. How was your day?

Guard. He likes this.

You need to be careful. -I know.

No, you really have to. -I am careful.

Can't you just not be gay?

That wasn't actually a joke.

It should. -Wait until the war is over.

It doesn't work that way, Miep.

I know, but people sacrifice everything for their safety.

People go into hiding and hiding.

Can't you part hide from yourself?

I know how to hide a part. I've been doing that all my life.

I walk around every day with this huge secret.

I lie to the people whom I love.

So don't tell me how to do this.

I'm leaving before I say anything what I shouldn't say.

are you ashamed of me? -How can you ask?

Something has changed. You're acting really weird.

You are distant and you always have to leave.

I miss you.

Nothing has changed. -You are lying. And we wouldn't.

You've got that look... Now again. You can't even look at me.

Just say it.

I need to speak to you.

Who is he? - Can you leave us alone for a moment?

Very briefly.

You did it.

A stack of papers? Why didn't you say anything?

Then you might have hesitated. -You bet I hesitated.

Suppose I had left it there. - Then you'd be a monster.

I have quite a bit of people skills. -Awesome. That's fantastic.

I'm sorry.

Who was that girl in the park? -Does that matter?

They are people. Very grateful people.

I am also grateful.

This is a student's address at the University of Amsterdam.

He places Jewish children in families in the country.

Thank you.

Miep.

They asked. I was too tired to say no.

You're home late. Work? -Yes.

You are up early and home late. -Busy times.

I have to tell you something.

We would take the kids do not submerge.

But I'm still with my parents went to see if they wanted them.

What did they say?

I didn't ask. It would put them in great danger.

And Cas has to watch out already.

This would make it even more dangerous for him and for us.

I don't want to lose my brother.

They're just kids. Who am I to decide on that?

It's all right. -Why are you laughing?

I found a place for them.

Real? -Yes.

Students who are my grandchildren take?

No. They bring them alone to a nice family in the countryside.

But it has to happen tonight. Miep and I bring them.

Why? -You're a wreck, Mother.

It must be done quickly and quietly.

You can say goodbye here. We make sure they arrive safely.

If you agree.

It's too sudden. -Jan and Miep have arranged everything.

We have to trust them.

Okay, good. I initiate it.

Mrs. Stoppelman, do you have any peroxide?

Why? -We have to dye their hair.

Are you OK? -No.

What's the problem? -She.

Because of that book?

I have a mean mother who wants that I remain as naïve as she is.

Don't argue with her. You can hear the whole neighborhood.

The office is about to open. This has to go up.

I will do it.

It helps enormously when you stop fighting.

Tell that to her.

This guy is of the Dutch Nazi Party.

Hello, there you are again.

Your friends tell me same as you yesterday.

Where can I find Otto Frank? I need to speak to him urgently.

We have business relations, but he's gone.

What kind of relations? And what kind of appointment?

I've been working here for years and I've never heard of you.

I'm just trying to understand. -Someone has to know where he is.

As I said yesterday, I have no idea where he is. I'm sorry.

One of you.

Good. Give me your names. -Is that needed?

Starting with you.

He has our names. -He wants to scare you.

We don't know what he's up to.

He is from the NSB, a Dutch one Nazi. You are working with a Nazi.

Sir.

Mr Frank, we can't keep secrets to have. Certainly not about this.

If I'm the one downstairs, I have to...

That's a good secret.

Oh no. Thank you. -It is well.

Edith doesn't know what I'm going to tell you now tell, and the girls certainly don't.

I spoke a year ago a supplier on an exchange.

I should have known better but i was talking about the war.

I said it would be over soon.

And that's bad before the Nazis would end.

This man, a collaborator, wrote to the Nazi party what I had said.

If that energetic NSB member does not had reported, I would have been arrested.

Tony Ahlers. -He intercepted the letter.

If I didn't pay him he would give it to the Nazis.

So those business relationships? - Sheer blackmail.

It used to be fine, but now... -Does he think you're in Switzerland?

He heard that.

He is ignorant and corrupt, but he's not stupid.

He knows there are people be in hiding.

He's like a dog that just stays snooping around looking for a bone.

And now they are killing us by thousands at a time.

We are piled up.

I thought we were safe. I planned it so carefully.

Furniture, supplies and food. Piece by piece.

I have a trail of paper run to Switzerland.

Edith and the girls were safe. I got them to safety.

One sentence... I don't remember once more. I left them.

Stop. Sorry. I can't hear this.

You didn't shut up once? I can never keep my mouth shut.

This is not your fault. -It's not like that.

You have heaven and earth moved for your family.

You moved them across Europe, built a fortress for them.

Nobody has their children kept safer than you.

Mr. Frank, you are the best father that I've ever met.

And that Tonny Ahlers is nothing. We pick it off our shoe sole.

Those two.

She's 13. -Yes, it is.

She and her mother grow apart...

making Edith her hold tighter and I...

Tougher against her resistance. -Tooth and nail.

In most families do they make room for each other...

but for us that is impossible.

Another problem that I had not foreseen.

You understand that if you have a daughter.

Don't take this off, Hermine.

So can the nice family recognize you in Amsterdam.

They can help you to get healthy again.

I can't help you, but she can.

Do not be afraid.

I look crazy. Johann, look at my hair.

come. -No, I don't want it.

Alfred did it too. He's a boy.

It will grow back.

Where are we going? Why can't we stay with you?

Good. I am going to tell you something.

When I was little, I went by train alone.

I had no idea where I was going. I was very scared, just like you.

Why did they send you away?

Because my mother had no choice. I did not feel well.

I was in trouble. I had need help or I would die.

Are we in trouble?

Yes.

Where did you go?

I went to a family that could take care of me...

and could help me. And they did.

Did you go home afterwards? -No.

I liked it so much I stayed and that it became my new home.

Did you like it? -Yes. It was very nice.

And you know, I was there then all alone.

But you have Alfred.

You have your brother. As long as that's the case, you'll be fine.

Then you are safe.

ok�? Go on in.

Brave girl. There he goes.

Are you OK?

Finished?

Here we go.

Be brave.

Listen, kids. I have something very important to say.

It doesn't matter what color your hair is or whatever people call you.

You are children from your mother and from your father.

And you will remain my grandchildren.

They may ask you things to do that none of us were allowed to do.

Steal, lie or eat food that is not kosher.

Like good children, do you say: "Grandma said no."

But the most important commandment in Judaism is to preserve life.

You must live and do what you have to do.

And grandma will understand.

And grandma will always love you. Always.

Yes, grandma.

Who arranged this? -Don't know.

It goes through. Stay here.

Are we going by car?

How? -That's what they said. Go inside.

Who are they'? -Fast.

We are here.

We're early.

They finally sleep.

Where are they going?

Don't know.

John, what? 'Via via' and 'I don't know'.

Who are they? Where are they going? What if Lidy misses something?

How do we get them back? -We can't know.

So that if we do one day getting caught...

and they put a gun to your head and say:

'Tell them where they are or we kill your wife'...

I can't tell them. Because then I don't know.

Why on my head? Why don't they ask me where the Jews are?

Because you are prettier. Therefore. -Oh yeah.

There's something there.

Alfred, Liddy, wake up.

It's time.

Come on, Alfred.

What are they called?

Liddy and Alfred.

Hi Liddy. Hi Alfred.

What do we do now? -Wait a second.

It's alright. She belongs to us.

I'm taking the boy and she the girl.

No, they go together. They would stay together.

I did not know that.

Two children in the house is much too conspicuous.

She needs her brother. -They really need to break up.

Never mind. Come on, kids.

This won't work. -No. Guard. Now wait a minute.

It has to be like this. You know that.

This is their chance. This is their only chance.

Good. Come on.

This is Alfred.

This is Liddy.

Why do I have to leave?

I love you, Hermine. It is better this way.

The train leaves. Say hello to mom.

When you are healthy again, are you coming home.

Liddy, Alfred, listen to me.

You are going to a nice place. You both.

You will be safe. You both make it.

Just like you.

Yes. Like me.

come.

Ok�. Just go.

Anne, good morning.

What is? -Oh, nothing.

It's almost time to get up and I wanted to talk to you.

Anne.

Try your mother look a little different.

Try not to think what she does, but why.

She just wants you keep alive and safe.

That might mean they got you something want to keep her little girl longer.

But she loves you.

A lot.

More than you realise.

Translation: Rik de Best