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BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Screenplay

Director

Director of Photography

Music

WHILE DRIVING

Starring

Where is Murowaniec?

- Where is Murowaniec? - I don't know.

Do you want some chocolate?

Are you hungry? OK.

Take it!

What's this? How come?

- Good morning. - How did you get in here?

While you were driving.

I'm going East, Sir. I'm looking for my mum and a brother.

You're going by my cart and I don't know anything about it.

- Where are we? - Take it!

- Are you drinking coffee? - No, milk.

- What's your name? - Janek Ciesielski.

- Where are you from? - From Warsaw.

Fire off, please.

One should fire only to the target.

If my boss saw me here, he'd drag me over the coals.

Before I arrived, sappers blew up the bridge.

And I was left with the office files.

Bombs from above, shots from the side.

And I was left with the whole files.

Run!

- Your damn propellers! - Did they see us from there?

They look through binoculars. They could count your buttons.

Here we'll get some information.

Listen.

If you find anything to eat in some shop, go ahead, buy it.

- Now, it won't get broken. - I did the same and mine broke.

All of them.

- How can I help you? - Two buns, please.

No buns any more. There are only some cookies left.

Two cookies, please. One macaroni and one like this.

Sir...

Didn't you see a lady in a green coat and a little boy passing through here?

He's shorter than me. They were driving in a wagon.

The whole Poland passed through here.

My mum's name is Ciesielska. And my brother is Zdzisio.

Gentlemen! Wait! Haven't you seen the 28th regiment?

- Man! Germans are coming! Run! - I'll go with you. Wait!

Wait!

Gentlemen!

We're going to have lunch here, boy.

- Maybe these cows are sick? - No, they aren't.

Pretty.

My Pretty.

Mr Josef, I'll milk them.

I'll do it.

Have a try.

- And here is the housewife. - Quiet. The baby is sleeping.

Your husband is gone. You're alone. Can we boil some milk?

Don't you get?

I'm talking Polish to you. I'll pay for the milk.

Polish Army pays.

It's a son or a daughter?

Don't go there, you'll drown.

These are cannons?

- Haven't you seen cannons? - No.

So you see them now.

Our army left it?

Come back to the cart.

Gee up!

How many Germans have you killed?

Who would count them?

- What do they want from us? - What do they want?

They want to take Poland.

Don't cry. You'll find everybody.

You know, I'm carrying Zdzisio's clothes.

You're a good brother.

Don't cry.

The war will be over.

- When? - Maybe tomorrow.

We'll wake up and there'll be English and French everywhere.

We signed a treaty of alliance with them.

How will we recognize them?

Their helmets are flat.

My boss said when we see such soldiers we shouldn't shoot.

They will speak French. Gee up!

French are short and skinny.

- There are black people with them. - I once saw a black guy in a circus.

These planes, which flew so high today,

buzzed differently.

They must have been English.

Do you like chocolate?

I don't know if I like. Where did you get it?

- Germans gave it to me. - It's poisoned.

But I have already eaten a bit.

I can't eat sweets. My teeth hurt.

But if I could get some stew. The last time I ate it near Sieradz.

It was dense and fat...

But suddenly a bomb dropped and we had no stew and no kitchen.

It was near this damn bridge where I lost my regiment.

- Do you have a farm? - Yes, I do.

Three acres and a piece of meadow.

Do you have a horse?

No, I don't but I have some other animals. A milking cow.

I have a boy like you. And two older ones.

Backwards!

Sir.

Where shall we go?

I don't know.

What are you burning?

Military secrets. I'm carrying the whole files.

Mobilization plans.

Without it, any army can't make war.

Why are you standing here? Run!

LETTER FROM THE CAMP

Starring

Jack! Come here!

Sing!

On the first of September, The memorable year,

The enemy from a neighbouring country Attacked Poland.

Salute! Right hand!

Pull me!

Henry? Your mum went to the country?

Yes, she did. In the morning.

Get up!

You!

Come here!

Quick!

Show it to me!

I looked after the child the whole day.

Henry, clean this sausage.

- Do you want me to clean the sausage? - It fell on the floor.

- We must warm up some milk for Jack. - I want milk with sausage.

Either milk, or sausage.

- What happened to your eye? - Nothing.

- Does it hurt? - Of course, it does.

- When mum is coming? - She's digging potatoes for us.

- Is it dad? - He's a prisoner, behind the bars.

Cavalryman is imprisoned without a horse.

- It's a military horse. - Our Jack is so stupid.

I polished the shoes. They're shining.

When dad comes back from war, he can put them straight on.

'The steel circle 'around Leningrad has closed.

'German troops are only '60 km from Moscow.

'No obstacle will stop 'German soldier.

'The German Army 'and Fuhrer Adolf Hitler

'guarantee final victory.

Zbyszek...

During the previous war we had 3 of such fuhrers.

William, Nicholas and Franz Josef.

And me.

The fuhrers died out, but I'm still here.

Guess, which one of us will stay?

Mr Cizia, it's a round-up.

Come with me!

Stop!

Documents!

My Identity Card.

Work Permit. My pass.

I travel here and there. I work for the railways.

I am a clerk.

You!

You're a good, Polish worker.

You bastard...

I will live longer than your fuhrer.

My turn now!

What are you doing?

Henry ate up your part.

- There were some ribs for me here. - You have to bring more wood.

Why didn't you say? A letter from dad!

We forgot. Read it.

Prisoner of war post.

"Dear Lutka. I'm all right. I don't need any parcels here.

If you can, send some tobacco.

Think about the family. Let Zbyszek continue going to school.

After me, he is in charge of the family.

You can sell all of my clothes.

Write to me because your letters

are the greatest joy of mine.

Kisses for you, Lutka, Zbyszek, Henry and Jack.

- Have you read everything? - Yes.

- Anything else about me? - Yes, to stop eating up the ribs.

I saw them eating grass.

Where?

One of them was lying on the ground and eating grass. Russian soldier.

Why were they eating grass?

They are dying from hunger.

Don't walk near the camp. Germans will shoot you.

Let's go.

- Such a cart is a good business. - You should buy one like that, Sir.

- How much do you earn per day? - Depends.

- Enough for cigarettes? - I don't smoke.

Pull, bro.

They are gone.

You're not a good porter. Let me help you.

If they only knew what I think about them.

Henry! Jack!

- Was Henry playing with you? - No.

- Do you want to play with us? - No.

- Have you seen Henry? - No, I haven't.

Henry!

Henry!

Sir, did you see my brothers?

Why are you so breathless? Have a seat, Zbyszek.

Henry and Jack disappeared somewhere.

You'll find them. Zbyszek, who has children, that has troubles.

- Your mum hasn't come back yet? - She's still in the country.

Your brothers are at home.

They are dying.

Like flies.

Dead bodies are taken away at night.

Zbyszek, go home. After curfew they are careless.

They may shoot a child. Go home.

Where have you been? You'll see!

- Take one. - Where did you have it from?

- We made some money. - You did?

- We were singing in the backyards. - Let's go home!

What did you sing?

Jack sang and I picked up money.

What did you sing?

First of September, the memorable year,

The enemy from a neighbouring country Attacked Poland.

- What were you doing? - I was collecting money.

- Saying what? - That we're orphans, without a father.

- What else, Jack? - Salute!

- Officer's son begs like a pauper? - I'll tell mum.

You betrayed your mum for sweets! An orphan? Atraitor!

I'm writing a letter to dad. About you.

Saying what?

Henry begs and Jack salutes to his empty head.

- Don't write it! - Please.

It's the last time. Go to bed.

Henry. I feel sick.

'It is I who writes, as mum is still 'in the country, looking for potatoes.

'As you said in you letter, 'I'm taking care of the family.

'Jacek grew big and 'is still asking how you look like.

'I earn money with my cart and will 'buy you the tobacco with my money.

Jack. The sweets stayed on the table. Bring them.

Jack!

I'm a soldier. I escaped from the German camp.

What do you want, Sir?

Are you hungry, Sir?

We don't have anything else.

- Germans are here? - No, just us.

Zbyszek, do you have paraffin? I came to borrow it.

Who is it?

He ran away from the camp.

They will kill all of us. Children and the others.

And burn the house down. Make him go away as far as possible.

He's adult. Doesn't he know that they will kill us?

People think only about themselves. I haven't seen nor hear anything.

- Did you have a dream? - A nightmare.

Don't be afraid. Lie down. Mum is coming tomorrow.

03.12.1941 EXECUTED IN PUBLIC

Mum!

Wait, son. I'll catch my breath.

- You're again without your cap? - Dad wrote a letter!

Good morning, Mr Cizia. What's new in the city?

As usual. We try to carry on. Wait...

Children are hungry. Let's go.

Leave it to me, mum.

- What about Jack? Did he cry? - He cried. He drew dad on a horse.

Henry is polishing the shoes.

- I'll tell you something at home. - Something happened?

Nothing.

Mum? What did they do with the soldiers from this camp?

It's not allowed to kill prisoners of war.

DROP OF BLOOD

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Guys, look!

Where are you from? Tell us!

- I'm going to Wyryka. - To whom?

To my aunt Zawadzka. She's a master priest's housekeeper.

You should say "mister priest".

Yes. She works as a housekeeper for mister priest.

What's your name?

- She's Jewish. - I'm not Jewish.

- If you're not Jewish, say a prayer. - Let her go.

You say your prayer standing? You should pray kneelling.

Our Father, Who art in heaven,

Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come,

Thy will be done On earth as it is in heaven.

What do you want?

To eat.

Wait here.

Uncle is crying. But he must drink.

He must, do you understand?

- Come to your uncle. - Leave this child alone.

Come to your uncle!

Boys, let's go.

MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

CHIEF SURGEON DR ORZECHOWSKI

- Who are you looking for? - I'm looking for Dr. Orzechowski.

He's seeing patients now.

- What did you want from him? - I have a letter from my father.

Give it to me, I'll give it to him.

So sit there and wait.

Your mum is probably in the hospital?

Yes.

What happened to her?

She's ill.

Come. But leave your hens here.

It is you.

The nurse told me. Wait here.

I'll examine this lady and I'll call for you.

Enter, please.

- You aren't hungry? - I am but I can't eat.

You must eat. If I tell your mum, she will be angry with you.

Doctor, I don't want to live any more. Give me some poison.

I put somewhere my cigarettes.

Let's see if you recognize your father.

Show me, which one is your father?

This one with a black beard it's me.

Yes, it's not here any more. You see?

The beard is gone and the hair too.

So... did you find your father?

This one.

Go to bed. Tomorrow there's a long trip waiting for you.

I have to leave?

You have to understand the situation, Mirka.

I'll visit you in few days when we find a good place for you.

I have to go to the hospital. They want to check patients list.

This a golden ring.

My mum told me that I can buy clothes and food with it.

Take it please. It's gold.

Listen, Mirka. You won't need this ring any more

to buy food or to buy yourself out of a difficult situation.

I'll keep it here for you. I'll hide it.

Listen carefully, Mirka to what I'm going to tell you.

Remember, now your name is Marysia Malinowska

You were born in Pruzany.

You're 10 years old. You lived in Modlin.

Your dad was a major.

You mum died.

Your dad is a prisoner of war.

Will you remember?

My name is Marysia Malinowska. I'm 10 years old. I lived in Modlin.

My mum died when I was a baby.

Do they have children?

Yes. There's a boy of your age. And there's a little girl.

I like small children, they are so funny.

Maybe they left somewhere?

Excuse me. Did Mr and Mrs Zielinska go somewhere?

- How can I help you? - We had an appointment today.

Didn't they leave any message for me?

Lesson... Yesterday Gestapo took all of them.

Yesterday?

In the morning. Kids are here.

Thank you. Good bye.

One or two days she can stay here. But it is not safe here either.

Dr. Orzechowska will come for Marysia in three days.

Why are you standing like this? You'll get hot. Take off your coat.

- What did these kids do to them? - This is her Birth Certificate.

I'll prepare something for you. Maybe coffee?

Thank you. I must catch a train.

Be good, Marysia. Mrs Orzechowska will come to pick you up.

Good bye.

Best regards for Mr and Mrs Orzechowski.

Sit down, kid. I'll finish this work very soon.

"Governor General, Dr Frank, with local representatives

from Radom and Lublin, held a meeting at Wawel.

The main subject of the meeting was the situation of Polish people

in these districts.

Special emphasis was put on education and food supplies.

German authorities strive to improve..."

- Bandits, they gather at Wawel. - I visited Wawel.

I saw the kings tombs. There's Queen Jadwiga and King Jagiello.

And also Mickiewicz.

I'm dead tired.

Good evening. Mrs Cieslikowa, can I talk to you?

What have you been doing today? Have you played?

- Why did this gentleman come here? - It's our neighbour.

But maybe he wants to turn me in.

Turn you in? To whom? You didn't do anything wrong.

It's from my sister.

One man knew how to puff through his ears.

Yes? Did he know this trick?

Turn your hand.

No miracles. Where do you go?

Marysia, stop moving. You disturb this gentleman.

We'll write down everything here.

My name is Marysia Malinowska. I'm 10 years old.

- You don't have to say everything. - I'm sorry.

So Marysia...

Malinowska.

It's a bit crowded here. Not enough beds.

But we'll manage. Does she have some clothes?

- Underwear? - I didn't have time to prepare it.

Miss Urszula, take care of this little girl.

- She won't be late for dinner. - Today we have a good dinner.

I'll come to you in one month. I'll visit you.

- And Doctor will come with you? - Maybe he will.

Your name is Marysia?

Can we swap? You'll give me some meat, I'll give you more soup.

Wacek burnt his tongue!

Now, Peter, to the circle.

Light! What happened to the light?!

It's ok now.

- Light! - Peter to the circle.

These gentlemen are from the Police. Please take us to the office.

You know why we are here. Do you have any new children?

- No. - Show us the list of children.

In Polish orphanages there are Jewish children hiding.

Please, bring all the children to one place.

Good boys.

You can take the boys away.

Miss Urszula. Take them away, please.

Let's go, boys.

This one with black eyes!

- What is your name? - Irena Sieradzka.

How long have you been here?

For three months.

- Where are your parents? - I don't know.

- Sir... - Quiet!

- You... - Krysia, answer this gentleman.

You, in a second row.

Come here.

Yes, you.

Come closer.

Are you Polish?

Yes. I'm Polish.

Come closer.

What's your name?

Marysia Malinowska.

Marysia Malinowska... Born in Pruzany.

Her father is a prisoner of war.

All Polish documents are fake. One big shit!

Come closer.

She has pure features of a Nordic race. Real German.

No, it's a Polish child.

- Daughter of a Polish officer. - Is she?

Tell her to walk a bit.

Yes, Mr Schmoltz.

Purity of race can be distinguished in walking.

No trace of any strange blood.

This child...

should be sent to a German family or to a German orphanage.

Doctor said that you can move to a German orphanage.

But my name is Marysia Malinowska.

Text: Magdalena Olech-Barrau Subtitles: Piotr Zielinski