Original subtitles

Cairo in the summertime.

It is boiling hot.

Sprinkling is useless.

Stay strong.

God help you.

Carrying both your belly and that watermelon.

Be strong.

Go on.

Almost there.

A few more steps, then you'll enjoy the watermelon.

This is good for the plants.

Lucky guy.

Drink up. It's good for the soul.

It's cold. It feels nice in this heat.

What's this? Droplet theft?

Cool your heart down.

The heat puts everyone to sleep.

Work can wait.

He's sleeping too. He'll drive later.

Ouch.

The heat drove them crazy.

Things escalated quickly.

Will no one stop them?

What's this cold breeze?

They have a point.

Is it fall already?

You too, horse?

Good man.

Keep going straight.

Do not waver.

You'll be late.

Yes. Better get to work.

Don't do it.

Fine, have it your way.

- Zenouba is nice. - I prefer sweetie.

Zenouba is lovely.

Sweetie has a nicer body.

Are all race horses females?

Which one will win? Zenouba or sweetie?

Sweetie. O my sweetie.

Where is the lift?

Is there just one lift?

The building needs 4 or 5.

The other lift is out of order.

This one is large. It can hold 14.

If I weren't sick, I'd have used the stairs.

Where is it?

I have things to do.

I can't stand up any longer.

We should have asked the doctor to come to the house.

We can't afford it.

He'd charge us 4 pounds for the visit.

We're almost there.

What if someone sees us?

Get off on another floor, then join me.

The kids might get home while I'm out.

Come on. The apartment is not free every day.

We won't stay long.

You'll get home before your kids do.

Stay focused.

This heist is delicate.

I'm focused.

We must be done by 15:00,

before the employees come back.

The guys must be handling the guard as we speak.

The safe is very tricky.

You'll need about...

20 minutes to open it.

If we mess up,

we're in trouble.

Use the stairs. Be careful.

I'll take the elevator.

OK.

Why were you so late with the flowers?

Bridal bouquets are tricky.

It's a special occasion.

Congratulations. Happy for you.

Finally. Here it is.

Make way.

Hurry up. My lunch is getting cold.

No pushing please.

We've been waiting for so long.

Hold the lift.

You can't go in with that.

Why not? Don't put on airs.

- Watch your tongue. - Why should I?

We both work for the residents of this building.

You're no better than me. Move.

The lift is full. Please wait here.

1, 2, 3, 4... 13.

Good. Here we go.

- It's full. - Watch your hand.

I said it's full.

- Buddy, it's full. - Buddy?

I'm going to body you.

You lack symmetry and vision.

Let's get going already.

We must go.

No touching. You shut up.

- I'm going in. - No you're not.

Why did you hit me? Am I your servant?

Even if you were. We're are equal now. Times have changed.

You smell like onions.

People's morals are not equal. You, for example, have none.

Sir, please, let's go.

I can't. I am liable.

You are a big fat zero.

He can't take that many people.

- You leave then. - Why me?

There's a sign. 'No servants allowed'.

That's an old sign. Times have changed.

You want me to go up 9 floors on the stairs?

The feudal days are long past.

Sir, you came in last.

You stay here. You're useless.

We know what to do.

- Have mercy. - Shut up.

May I have a word?

- I can't take it. - Zip it.

Mind your own business, giraffe man.

We're in a hurry.

I beg you, someone step out.

Someone must.

- Why don't you? - I'm in no hurry.

I am. Please, let's go. C'est trop.

Stop shouting already.

It is in God's hands.

It's so hot.

I'm suffocating.

The elevator is stifling.

I feel quite good actually.

You're annoyed already?

I spend the whole day in this furnace.

The other elevator is out of order. What a disaster.

Come on. One more does not make a difference.

- Let's go. - Just do it.

Is the doctor on the 10th?

Doctor Moubarak? He's great.

He delivered my cousin. May she rest in peace.

Shut up.

Let's go.

No need for insults.

I won't allow any insults.

Last floor.

- Me too. - 11.

- 9. - Make way.

Hold that elevator.

The pigeons are flying over the rooftop.

Where's the man in black pants?

Great. We found him.

Who is he?

A madman. Escaped from the ambulance.

He's in the elevator.

Hurry up. Let's catch up with him.

Have mercy on my soul.

- I am in a hurry. - Shut up.

Have people lost their minds?

Please, I am suffocating.

- It's so crowded. - I've seen worse.

It's fine.

Thanks, I have my own.

Here, have some.

Thank you so much.

Are you the actress Nahed Shoukri?

I am honored. I am a big fan.

Any new movies?

There are movies, but no morals.

You're right. Morals have died.

They died of a nervous breakdown.

Do you live in this building?

No, I have a shoot on the roof.

Roof?

I love roofs.

Thank you.

What's this?

I won't stand for this.

Stupid.

May I have a light?

Here, I'll do it for you.

You better quit.

Quit what?

Quit smoking. We're almost there.

God willing. It is in his hands.

I'll get off here.

This floor? God help me.

Wanna get off?

Go ahead.

He is staying. We're catching up.

God help me.

Hold on.

Close the door. There's a draft.

What is this? We're full.

- I saw him. - Hurry.

Fly, fly like a bird.

Where to?

There's no space.

Hello.

You flying solo?

I don't understand.

Do you work alone?

- Yes. - I see.

Want your hand back?

You do?

Yes.

Easy now.

May it heal soon.

God help you.

It would honor me to buy you dinner tonight.

- Thank you. - This floor please.

Why didn't you say earlier?

No, the next one.

Why did you stop?

I didn't. It's stuck.

Please. My time is money.

God save me.

Come on, you donkey, fix it.

Get lost.

- Who are you talking to? - To you.

How dare you insult him? You think you're better than him?

I'm not here. I'm incognito.

- Don't worry. These things happen. - Indeed.

It happens every day.

So many accidents can happen.

Once, an elevator was stuck for 12 hours.

I swear to god.

Is this the station? I'll have a cold soda please.

Syringes. Get a pacifier for the baby.

One pacifier for the baby. Sir, a pacifier.

Look left,

look below,

you're a donkey.

Some people have no morals.

Oh non, jamais.

Is now the time for this nonsense?

My dear star, he is scum.

Nonsense is all he is good for.

Do not count on him for anything productive.

I should not have let you in.

Hassan.

Call Ali too.

Hassan, Ali, get us some sodas.

Who's racing this afternoon?

This afternoon...

Boulboul and Nabawiyyah.

Boulboul is good. He won me 15 pounds.

Nabawiyyah made me lose all my money.

Never bet on a female.

Someone left the door open.

Hassan.

Strange. Does this happen often?

Never.

Never? It happens every week.

Chaos. This country has gone to hell.

Why don't you leave if you don't like it?

I'm afraid.

A fortuneteller told me that I was going to suffer greatly.

I feel like I'm going to die here.

Take care of the children.

Don't worry. Fortunetellers are liars.

It's so hot.

Hassan.

Why don't they answer?

Hassan.

Samba, my love.

Is Samba male or female?

The poor dog is suffocating.

It should have air conditioning. Civilized people deserve it.

Get me out of here.

I hope that the heat is not bothering your delicate constitution.

We need fans.

It's not here.

Impossible.

It's stuck between the 8th and 9th.

Let's go.

What a voice.

It has no musicality whatsoever.

Annoying.

Does our star enjoy music?

I would enjoy getting out of this situation.

Why did you stop?

It's stuck.

Must be the madman.

Watch out for the madman.

What did he say?

Tell him to get the concierge.

Get the concierge here.

You stay here.

Watch out. There's a dangerous madman in there.

What did he say?

He said 'madman', but...

I don't get it.

They'll saying we should watch out for a madman.

Why are you staring?

I'm not staring at you. You just happen to be in my way.

No offense meant. Let's hug it out.

He bit me in my ear.

You think I'm mad?

No, I am the mad one.

Is something wrong in your brain?

Maybe. I've never looked inside.

If you think there is, there must be.

God help us.

There must be?

There must be?

See this poor madman?

I see him.

Serves me right for riding with this herd.

We all know who the madman is.

It's the one who clings to ranks and titles in this era of freedom.

I don't get it.

Close the door.

Close the door.

What a racket.

Check the next race.

The next race...

The next race...

People are so rude.

God knows what's up.

Decency is dead.

Have some patience. It'll be here soon.

Why the rush?

We've been here forever.

It will come soon.

Maybe the door is open.

Why would they leave it open?

Shall we stand here forever?

Shall I get you a chair? Let me check.

People are so rude.

Salem.

Salem, what is going on?

It's stuck.

Is the power on?

The power is on. The buttons won't work.

- Call mister agent. - No need for 'mister'.

Call the company.

This will take forever.

- What is wrong? - Who knows?

I'll let the agent know.

The elevator is out of order. You better use the stairs.

- There's a madman in there. - So what?

He's dangerous. He might hurt someone.

Let us do our jobs.

I'll tell the agent.

My dear.

I wish I could take this phone home with me.

I knew you were going to call today.

Mister agent.

Why didn't you ask earlier? I would love to help.

I am at your service.

Mister agent.

Can't you see I'm busy?

No, I swear.

You just say the word, and I will deliver.

Naughty, me? I'm just a simple man.

You remember?

You're the naughty one.

Why did you remind me?

When will I see you again?

The elevator.

Really?

Fine. I am awaiting your next phone call.

I'll sleep with the phone next to me.

Goodbye, my dear.

Couldn't this have waited?

What insolence.

People are stuck.

How lovely.

Say 'hello' to me again.

If I recorded it on an album, it would sell millions.

How much would I pay? 6 months salary.

I'd give a house for it.

Please stop smoking.

We are in jeopardy.

Please, no more smoking.

We're suffocating.

Fans.

Pardon me.

It will be over soon.

It is in God's hands.

Praying won't do. We must think about our future.

We have been isolated from the world.

Shall we give up, or shall we resist and fight?

- What to do? - We split into groups.

We need workers and farmers.

The women bake, the men hunt.

We'll set social safety nets to avoid exploitation.

We're fighting over oxygen.

We might have to kill a few in order to save the rest.

There is one flaw though.

The stench of the corpses will be unbearable in this lift.

What say you?

Enough with your jokes.

- What nonsense. - I'm trying to help.

Absolute drivel. Madness.

No offense.

Riding this lift is madness.

It might fall down.

It's happened in the past. Many times.

God help us.

You do not realize how serious this is.

You there. Aren't you going to do anything?

The agent must be on it.

Very nice.

- How can I refuse? - People are stuck.

You'll come?

I am counting the seconds.

Goodbye. Au revoir.

Yes, god willing.

Have you no manners?

No decency?

Why did you keep interrupting me?

Let's hear it.

What can be so important?

People have been stuck in the elevator for a while.

Salem doesn't know what to do.

Oh my god.

Why didn't you say something?

You're so useless.

You sit by the entrance all day long.

So hopeless.

Why did you stand there without saying anything?

Speak.

I'll call the engineer.

It's Friday. He's off.

What a black day.

I have his home number.

Here it is.

You have no conscience.

You're too complacent.

Is the engineer here?

Where is he?

Stadium?

Soccer match?

Thank you.

Now what?

It's dangerous.

They might suffocate in there.

Someone must have bribed Salem to squeeze into the lift.

I am in big trouble.

Be careful.

Hot sauce. I need a shower. What is this garbage?

This is high-grade ghee.

I am dying in this heat.

It's because we're crowded in.

It's so cold. I'm freezing.

You there, concierge.

You must do something.

I have business on the rooftop.

A whole family is waiting for me. They must be starving.

30 minutes ago?

Thanks.

The cheating scoundrel.

He picked up the food 30 minutes ago.

The restaurant is 5 minutes away.

He should have arrived by now.

Maybe he is playing cards at the cafe.

Our food must be freezing by now.

If he worked for me, he'd be fired.

Impossible.

We can't do this anymore.

He would sue me. If I try to reprimand him,

he'll complain.

I am about to faint.

What time is it?

- The time. - Sure.

Wake up.

2:30, 2:45... 2:40.

Three o'clock? I'll miss my appointment.

Our appointment with death.

"We belong to God and to him we return".

Say his name.

"There is but one God".

Mohammadein.

You know the stadium?

You know the engineer?

Take a taxi and go get him.

Don't be late.

It's almost 3. My husband will find out I left the house.

Be quiet.

I deserve this for coming here.

Damn this garbage lift.

Why aren't those mules helping us?

I'm going to sue.

Don't tell me to calm down.

I have work. Art. Cinema. You know what cinema is?

People's money and effort are on the line.

Calm down, my star.

I will help you with the lawsuit. I know the best lawyers.

Here's my card.

My wallet.

I had 1,000 pounds on me.

I was robbed.

You scum, you pickpockets.

My wallet, you pirates.

You shall not exit until you restore my wallet.

Why are you looking at me?

Give me 500.

- I don't have it. - Come off it.

He is a liar.

He only had 2 pounds.

I shall search you one by one, you thieves,

especially that palm tree there.

Damn you all.

Calm down. He was robbed.

Why would I give a damn?

Someone tell the crew I'm stuck in hell.

The star is upset.

Shut your damn mouth.

Where is the damn production chief?

- Where is Nahed? - She should be here.

I don't care. Why is she not here yet?

Where is she?

I need you to fix this.

This is cinema. We're not playing. Wake up.

- Consider it done. - Done?

Where's the assistant?

Here I am.

You messed up.

Why isn't she here already?

All the performers must be here on time.

We're wasting time and money.

This is cinema. We're not playing. Wake up.

I made sure she signed the order yesterday.

How nice.

I don't care. I want her here.

Shall I get her myself? Deal with it.

Second assistant, come here.

Didn't you...

make sure that Miss Nahed...

signed the order?

Did she sign it?

I delivered it myself. Her mother received it.

Go look for her.

If she's not at home, call her at...

The phone number...

820...

- I know it. - You do?

How do you know it?

Don't come back without her.

We're not playing. Wake up.

Yes sir.

What is it?

The elevator is stuck. The engineer is not here.

Why wait for him? Are you stupid?

Fix it yourself.

- I'll get electrocuted. - You won't.

I always fix it.

I'm scared of electricity.

Don't worry. I'm here.

Take this.

Let's mount it.

Let's tighten it.

This one.

Tighten it.

That one.

The other one too.

Do it again.

Listen to me. Turn it.

Help me.

Come on. Look at it go.

It's working.

Excuse me.

Hold the door.

Allow me to reconnoiter.

Try it again.

Move. Me first.

He bites. God help me.

Excuse me.

I'm going down.

Out of the way.

- What do we do? - How should I know?

Do it again? OK.

Keep back.

It smells of feet.

More.

I feel pressure.

Pressure.

- It's cold. - My back.

Other way.

Someone grab my back.

The smell of feet.

I'm going to die.

I'm going to faint.

Let go.

It stopped. Thank god.

Did you give me good advice?

- You wouldn't listen. - Me?

Give me space.

You think you're in a living room?

Be patient. My neck hurts so much.

Let me help you.

We should help each other.

It's the least I could do.

Thank you, brother.

Give him space.

Give me the paper.

Hand me a sheet from the newspaper.

The obituaries would do.

I can't stand up anymore. I'm going to die.

God, please have mercy on us.

We have such bad luck.

I have an idea.

All the men stand by the elevator wall,

and the women stand in the middle, like the turkey and the potatoes.

What kind of idea is that?

It won't work.

The sun is setting.

It's all your fault. You're too lax.

The union should clamp down on this behavior.

This is the last time I work with that woman.

I won't allow this.

This is cinema, not a game. Wake up.

We can film the arrest scene.

We must shoot now.

Fine, miss Nahed.

Where's the thief?

- This is a thief? - He's related to...

I see.

Make-up.

Fix your belt up.

Brown boots?

Ever seen a policeman with brown boots?

What the hell?

Shine your boots.

Hold this straight.

God damn it.

OK, miss Nahed.

This is not cinema. This is a farce.

I know where she is.

Excuse me. Move it.

Hand me the paper. Move it.

Don't worry.

Did your water break?

It can't be.

Hold on to me.

Take your time.

What is it, you pervert?

- I'm worried about her. - Get lost.

SOCCER STADIUM.

Got some change?

She'll be OK.

I have an idea.

We set our jackets on the ground,

and we cover her with our shirts.

Are you happy?

I should never have listened to you.

What time is it?

The time? Oh my god.

You have ruined me.

If I don't make it upstairs, I'm done for.

I have important business.

Where is he?

Strange. I saw him take the lift up.

Our plans will be in ruins.

Let's open the safe ourselves.

Only he can open it.

He can open any safe in one minute.

Employees are almost back.

Maybe he was arrested on the way here.

Hang in there. Be strong.

You're almost there.

Thank you so much.

Will she give birth in here?

May you be next.

Thieves, brigands, meat and potatoes, dogs...

And a birth too? It is unbearable.

What? Did your mom hatch you out of an egg?

My mother, you ruffian?

You have a problem?

I sure do.

You are a speaking animal. How can you eat this camel hide?

To die full. Oh no.

Give me the tray.

God damn you.

Watch the sauce.

How will I explain this to them?

- That was good. - May you get poisoned.

Is there warm water? I want to wash my hands.

You want a pill?

The man is ill. We need water.

You want a soda instead?

You should not go out alone.

- Are you on our way to the doctor? - Doctor?

He is on his way to get engaged.

Engaged? Him?

They must be crazy.

Don't be foolish. Listen to your mom.

He will take good care of you. You'll be comfortable.

He is older than dad.

- You are right. - Be quiet.

- Stay out of it. - I won't.

Don't listen to him. Do not make the mistake I made.

- You'll regret it. - I sure did.

I regret everything.

You say this to me?

- You scoundrel. - Shut up.

- Have some manners. - You're one to talk.

- Mom, dad. - You hear him?

- I am done. - Goodbye then.

- Damn you. - Mom.

Let her go.

The groom is on death's doorstep.

- They want his money. - Welcome.

- Nice of you to come. - Congratulations.

- Where are the bride and the groom? - Coming.

Who are these people?

The groom's family.

How could he do such a thing?

I'll show him.

How can a man his age, with a nice wife like you, act this way?

Get married again, now?

Welcome.

- Are you with the groom? - I'm his sister.

This is my daughter, and his kids. I mean her kids.

How nice.

Has he not arrived?

The groom's family.

Maybe he forgot. He tends to do that.

Forget his own engagement?

He is getting old.

How old is he?

Not much. Not more than 70.

How nice.

May he live long.

You go play outside.

It does not seem we're welcome here.

He does not look like he's 70.

He looked better last year.

He went through some rough times.

First, he had liver disease.

Then his gallbladder gave him trouble,

then he got rheumatism.

They had to operate on his colon. Then he had a hernia.

Heard about the groom?

He's stuck in the lift.

He might die in there.

See? God is taking care of you.

Everything will be OK.

Don't worry. You'll be fine.

My god.

God have mercy.

See the key to the universe? To life and death?

One soul is born, another dies.

You need anything?

He looks tired.

Let him go. One less person.

We're about to get a newborn, so we'd be even.

The newborn is already breathing in his mother's womb.

How would we get him out of here if he dies?

- He'd stay here. - His soul would depart.

I didn't think about that.

- We're going to die here. - Shut up.

Do not speak.

God help us. Where's that engineer?

Hold on to me.

- Is there no doctor here? - I will call one.

A doctor, in this sealed metal can?

I wish I had a can opener. That would do it.

Have you no sense?

- Can't you see she's giving birth? - No, but I can hear her.

I once saw a woman give birth on a train.

- It happens. - She died of fever.

Would you stop talking?

Not a word from you.

Look up. Up.

Take your jacket off.

With pleasure. No ogling.

What if I catch cold?

Cover her with this.

Is this the madman they warned us about?

"Only what God has decreed for us will happen to us".

What time is it?

- 3:30. - It's all over.

He's going to jump off the roof.

Who?

We had agreed to jump together.

But why?

Dad rejected him.

He's still a student.

Dad wanted to marry me to an old man instead.

So many madmen in this place.

Don't do it.

No man on earth is worth that sacrifice.

Dad changed his mind when I told him I was going to kill myself.

Why did he want to marry you to the old man?

He's rich.

Are there really people who still think like that?

"if they are poor, God will enrich them of His bounty."

Someone stop him before he jumps.

What time is it?

3:31.

Not here. Jump elsewhere.

We're on a tight schedule. We have no time for this.

- The sun's good here. - Get the camera.

This floor.

Sayyed.

Answer us, Sayyed.

My wife and children.

They're here?

Why do you bother?

Let him go to hell.

Don't say that.

What would become of the children?

You're stupid. He's remarrying.

I'm here, Khadijah.

Answer us.

Don't worry.

They can't hear you.

He's here.

He's fine, do not worry.

Why won't he answer us?

Answer us.

Answer them. They need to hear your voice.

I am fine, Khadijah.

Calm the kids down.

They shouldn't cry.

I'm fine, Khadijah.

Calm the kids down.

They shouldn't cry.

I will be with you soon.

I will be with you soon.

We'll all go...

We'll all go...

Khadijah.

Forgive me.

Forgive him.

Don't worry about that.

We want you back.

The kids and I love you.

Daddy, answer us.

Hear this? He's married with children.

He can't die before the engagement.

Still hoping against hope?

If he gets out, he'll go home with his family.

He really played you.

He won't dare.

Daddy. I love you.

She's a good woman.

We've gone through so much.

I deserve all of this.

How could I think of marrying a girl my kids' age?

Baseness. Lust.

People do not appreciate others until they lose them.

The first sensible thing you've said.

Quiet, sauce.

The birth.

So I shouldn't call?

Thank you very much.

The police are on their way.

Hold on.

Relax.

Where's the bag?

Move your leg.

Hold on.

Hold this.

- What will we swaddle him with? - Shut up.

What a disaster.

Forgive me, God. I was on the virtuous path,

but I have strayed.

Forgive me.

God.

"Those who sin will be punished for what they have done".

God shield us from sin.

God forgive me.

It's your fault, Satan.

Our bad intentions have ruined us.

Stop it.

God is punishing me for betraying my kind husband.

Your dear friend.

You ruined me. May God punish you.

I knew it. I felt there was something off in here.

- Have you no sense? - I have a lot of it.

Why did you go along with it?

To think this sort of thing happens here.

It is a grave sin.

"When We intend to destroy a city, We command its affluent but they disobey,"

"so the word comes into effect upon it, and We destroy it completely".

Amen.

- Forgive me. - Shut up.

I can't stay silent.

I feel I am going to die. God forgive me.

I stole from you.

The thief repents.

Give me my wallet.

1000 pounds.

Give him his 5 pounds.

Give it back to him.

Here's you ID card.

Here you go.

Did you have money?

- 5 cents. - I gave you back 50.

Here's your wallet, miss.

Aren't you going to pay for the turkey?

I also seek forgiveness.

I will pay you. Give it to me.

Stop it.

Your pens.

I am not sure whose watch this is.

It's mine.

I lost it yesterday on the bus.

There were two large ladies next to me.

That's right.

Come on, move along.

He's with me. Go watch the show.

Can I not watch?

No. Leave.

Why?

Did you let me watch the fire in your building last month?

Officer, he's trespassing.

- Are you in charge? - Yes. I called you.

- Any fan in the lift? - No.

- How long has it been? - One hour.

They might get asphyxiated.

- Did you try to move it manually? - I tried.

The lift would not move.

I called for the engineer already.

We'll consider breaking through the wall.

- Which floor? - Between the 9th and 10th.

I'll go up and reassure them.

You stay here.

Help. He's going to jump.

Enough.

He's going to die.

There is a conspiracy against my nerves.

This knocking is unbearable.

Stop right by them.

Silence. We need to hear.

You there, inside the lift.

Do not worry. You will be alright.

I am with the police.

Rescue us, please.

Save us, deliver us, come to our aid.

"Open the gate".

Free the citadel. Blow out the doors.

What's this knocking?

They're breaking through the wall.

Ask them to knock more gently.

Let them be. We want to get out.

I want to get out of here alive.

I do not want to die. You are all responsible.

- I... - You're what?

You're nothing. You're a zero.

Have you no shame, you Nero, you despot?

Down with despotism. Long live democracy.

I am a man of honor.

What good did your honor do us?

This is bad.

Why did they stop?

- It's very thick. - Break through it.

I have an idea to save your friend.

Tell the officer to go stop him.

Very good idea.

Officer.

There's a man on the roof who wants to jump. Please stop him.

Can you describe him?

He's about twenty.

Dark, with short hair.

He's handsome.

He's funny.

Take us down.

What kind of description was that, miss?

I thought it was great.

Pick up the pace.

Go to the roof, get a young dark man with short hair.

He wants to jump. Stop him.

Yes sir.

Down we go.

The lift is dropping.

Yet another wall.

Get dynamite. Blast it away.

The lift went down.

What is this? Where is the young man?

- Go get him. - Yes sir.

You're the thief. You come in running.

Where is his loot? Give it to him.

You stand there.

When you hear the whistle, you shoot in the air.

4 or 5 shots.

When you hear the bullets, you run here.

I'll whistle again.

This is when you rush in.

You see them, you open the umbrella, and you jump.

- Clear? - Clear.

- Jump? - Yes. Jump. What is it?

- The script says you jump. - He's related to...

My warmest welcome.

No jumping for you. Move it.

Get ready.

- Where to? - One second.

Buddy, what is wrong with you?

We have work to do.

Please leave.

That's not him.

My guy is young, with short hair.

Scene 75, take 1.

Enter.

Stop.

Why did you stop him?

- Let him jump? - Why not?

What's this outfit?

- Who gave you this? - The government.

- Impossible. - Why?

Shall I arrest you?

- You're a real policeman? - Yes.

- What do you want? - I want to arrest him.

- Where's your order? - It was oral.

You're wasting our time.

Who are you anyway?

Shall I go against my officer's orders?

We are shooting a motion picture.

He's an actor. I'm a director.

This is cinema, not a game.

Wake up already.

Excuse me.

Where's the guy I am looking for then?

How would I know?

Get ready.

You think he's after us?

He was staring right at me.

Let's leave.

Yes. The employees are almost back anyway.

Let me check.

We're surrounded. Guns out.

They're on the stairs.

Excuse us. Out of the way.

They won't get me.

How did they find out?

Keep your eyes peeled.

There are 6 of them.

Find another way out.

Scene 75.

When I whistle, you run in.

Stop.

Why did you come in?

Someone was shot.

Who dares shoot without my permission?

- Where's the shooting? - Upstairs.

Surround the floor.

Be careful.

Silence. Everyone shut up.

Give me the scarf.

What happened?

"I bear witness that there is no god but Allah",

"and that Mohammad is his prophet".

"There is no power but by God."

"To God we belong and to Him we return".

Cry, little one.

- It's a boy. - The king is dead, long live the king.

Do we have full attendance?

Freeze.

Hold on.

Follow me.

- Arrest them. - I work here.

- Come with me. - Here's the gun.

I am done.

Don't prop him up. He'll insult you eventually.

Forgive me.

Forgive me. I'm nervous.

Who will take care of my children?

I will.

God, think of my children and poor husband.

Enough. Break through the metal.

We're going to choke.

Silence.

Stop that racket.

- Gunshot. - Carry on.

Was that good?

Did he fall?

He jumped? Woe is me.

His girlfriend is stuck in the lift.

- Who? - The guy who jumped.

- She's in the lift? - Who are you?

- Where is she? - In the lift.

- Who jumped then? - Our doll.

Doll?

You there, suicide man.

Women first.

Women first.

Don't worry. The ladder will hold.

Nice and slow.

She fainted. Paramedics.

Don't worry. The ladder will hold.

I got you.

Air.

Come and get me.

Omar.

- Do not worry. I got you. - Get me.

Next.

Mister Kamel? what an honor.

Arrest him.

Do not worry. Climb out.

Hold on to me.

We got you.

Officer, arrest them.

He's a madman.

I am no madman. Want proof?

Today's Friday. Tomorrow's Saturday. You're an officer.

They're loonies. They're policemen.

That's a fire truck, here's a ladder, and your hat.

This is my wife's doing. She hates me.

Hold him here.

Thank you God.

Thank God.

Thank God.

- I am so sorry. - You were spared.

Your friend who was supposed to drive you died in an car accident.

"But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you".

Hello.

I demand new clothes.

Dignity is dead in this world. A suit.

Where's the manager?

Here he is. He is safe.

The turkey did not make it.

Never mind the bird. Thank God you are safe.

We thought something happened to you.

Long live friendship. Long live democracy.

- What's this? - A new born. I'll fetch the parents.

Take him.

See the devil's work?

That was a close call.

Now what?

Again?

Will you never learn?

Have it your way.

Thank you.

I am so glad.

I apologize for the mess.

What counts is that you are safe and sound.

Can you stand up?

It was unbelievable.

It's better than the story you are filming.

15 people stuck in a little elevator.

I've seen that movie before.

Impossible. I just lived through it.

I'm certain I have.

It was called "Between Heaven and Earth."

SUBTITLES BY KANAFANI