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The Ravine (The Capture)

The events of this film took place along the eastern front

during the Second World War, winter of 1943.

There he is! Let's go!

[SHOT]

[SHOT]

[SHOT]

[SHOT]

Strange resume, Sergeant Hallmann.

Before the war you were a school teacher.

And gold medal for free rifle at the Berlin Olympics.

Then, professional hunter.

It's the first time we've had one.

Mauser expert, Krieg, Schweiter... good.

Very good.

Well then...

Here is your prey.

- Who is this? - This one!

Anya Kovach. A partisan.

Trained for reconnaissance, she is now an infallible sniper.

Did I come here to kill a woman?

Not to kill her, but to capture her.

Our unit has lost 55 men to Anya Kovach.

With the three from this morning, that makes 58.

And our HQ demands action.

3,000 kilometres to capture a woman.

She not a woman, she's a beast!

And who better suited to capture a beast?

A hunter!

So, come here, Sergeant.

There are mountains here and here too.

There are no passes.

And here are a handful of partisans attacking us

with the support of their Soviet comrades,

when they find the courage to do so.

And in this area, there is Anya.

You know the Fuhrer's orders. We must not give up one step.

And so I have my major problems too.

- And you want her alive. - Yes.

For the propaganda value it would have.

If she died she would become a martyr.

And martyrs are the last thing we want.

Lieutenant Eisgruber will give you the equipment you need.

That's all, Sergeant.

Excuse me, sir, but you'll have sharpshooters here too.

We had twelve of them.

Good luck, Sergeant.

That's your hunting ground.

Good morning, we greet our partisan friends.

And in particular the partisan Anya Kovach.

Anya Kovach, your skill and courage

have earned you esteem and respect,

even at the German HQ.

We are not fighting against you or your country.

We are fighting against the Russian occupation forces,

who are oppressing you.

If you come over to our side,

we will be able to continue the fight together, against the enemy

of both your and our homelands.

Anya Kovach, if you care about the fate of your people,

if you want to avoid new, unnecessary bloodshed.

come with us,

and together we will bring peace to all the peoples of the Earth.

Your battle is already lost from the start.

Anya Kovach, we know we are fighting for a just cause,

and we are sure of our final victory.

Think about your life and that of your people!

Think of them, Anya, and come with us, of your own accord.

We will welcome you and treat you like a friend.

You will be taken to Berlin... [SHOT]

Soon spring will come...

And there will be a great offensive.

We must begin to weaken the enemy's morale.

Be careful!

It's full of partisans around here.

We are constantly losing men and are always on the alert.

That bunch of bastards!

They must all be destroyed, every last one!

- Yes, corporal. - Lieutenant, we chased them for 7 kilometres.

Then they disappeared as usual.

- Have they all fled? - We hit some

but they took away their dead and wounded.

Alright, make your report.

Sergeant, you can have anything you need.

Up!

Here. It's from six days ago.

Are we still talking about our great victories?

Yes...

Are you the sharpshooter who was parachuted in here this morning?

Yes. It's really me.

But look how you're dressed?

Did you think it was summer here?

I was in North Africa three days ago.

Here, you take it.

The owner died this morning.

What is this ravine like?

It's a cursed place. It takes hours to get there.

But then it turns back like lightning.

And all for a girl.

Yes! Every time we get there, she kills someone!

She who has eyes in the back of her head and can even see in the dark.

She's like a cat, she moves silently like a cat.

And with every shot she hits the mark.

Damn! These women have grit!

They watch men like cows watching trains go by.

There is a saying in the company:

when you see Anya, she has already seen you twice!

You were better off staying where you were!

A whole company of heroic German soldiers,

terrorized by a girl.

You'll notice when you get to the ravine.

Give it to me!

What news?

This morning they parachuted in a man.

- Did you take him? - No, I didn't even shoot him.

I never had him in range.

Anya, you're becoming even more important!

The Germans would do anything to get you out of this war.

They've already tried!

Yes, they've promised me many things.

If I surrender!

According to them, Hitler would give me the keys to Berlin!

- Well, what are you waiting for? - Don't be an idiot!

Of course I wouldn't mind making life a little more comfortable.

Maybe even a hot bath.

You're clean enough.

Look, we have a large base.

They'll be resuming the food drops.

Ah, the guns.

Let's go!

Alexei!

Thank you for the rations you sent me, even if they were inedible.

They are more deadly than the Germans!

What if I were forced to kill her?

Sergeant Hallmann, we want her alive!

It can mean a medal for you.

And maybe, a promotion for me!

The same two old women. All clear!

Are you ready, Sergeant?

We can go back.

[BIRD CALLING]

[WHISTLE]

Why did you come back so soon?

Would you like to go to Moscow?

They would welcome you as a hero after all you've done.

You can stay there until the end of the war.

- I'm not Russian. - But you fight for us!

I fight with you!

Anya, you've already done more than your share.

That man who parachuted down,

I heard that he entered the ravine today.

Is that why you're so keen to send me to Moscow?

He's a hunter sent here to kill you.

A hunter! What an honour! The others were ordinary soldiers!

Be reasonable!

What do I care about going to Moscow, it's cold there too!

And maybe the food would be even worse than I eat here!

Come out with it. Don't you need me anymore?

I've brought a man to replace you.

No, this is my land.

I'll stay here until you all leave!

As you wish!

The first drop is tomorrow night. Light the signal.

- Fine. - And be careful!

Don't worry, Alexei! You take things too seriously!

Let's go!

Good morning, Sergeant Hallmann.

Welcome.

We hope you had a good trip!

Quite different from the climate in North Africa, isn't it?

You will forgive us if we cannot entertain you for long.

It's a shame that you were in such a hurry to reach us.

Captain Keller, Sergeant Hallmann.

Hallmann, did you get her?

Get her, no, I didn't, but they know everything about me!

They welcomed me with loudspeakers, they know my name,

that I come from North Africa, they are very knowledgeable.

Well, Hallmann we know about them, but they know a lot more about us.

So? Their spies are better than ours.

Have you located her at least?

Yes, but maybe I'll have to expose myself more to...

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

She's the one who located him.

- Anya? - It's always Anya!

[BRANCH CRACKLING]

Don't move!

Don't touch that rifle!

[SHOT]

[DRY BRANCH CRACKLING]

[NOISE OF TIN CAN]

[PLANE APPROACHING]

[CRACKLING FLAMES]

He has no intention of killing me.

He just wants to capture me.

How do you know?

Yesterday morning he surprised me. He could have killed me.

But he didn't and he didn't even try to shoot me.

So I have to make sure he doesn't find me,

and look for the right moment to kill him myself.

Capture...

I know... I know exactly what that would mean.

I'd rather kill myself than be caught.

But before he can...

I'll have killed him.

Of course, it was a trick!

The drop always takes place where the signal is.

No, the fire is just a point of reference.

Show me the drop zone, Sergeant.

The signalling takes place here.

And the drop three kilometres to the west, on the plateau. Here.

It was Anya who lit the fire.

They unload our food under our noses!

And our soldiers go hungry.

Alright then. Let's change plans.

Follow her, don't lose sight of her,

and capture her after she's lit the new signal.

Next time we'll wait for them on the plateau.

This will be the last cross they'll burn.

I'm cold!

I'll take some hot water.

Don't worry, I don't want your stuff.

I have my rations.

Don't worry.

I'm not angry with you.

Where is Anya Kovach?

In the barn.

Go and call her.

Anya, we've had some difficulties.

Communications with base were lost.

Now everything is fine but you have to hurry.

When is the drop?

Tonight.

Light the fire in the usual place when you hear the plane coming.

Call Captain Keller.

Tell him the drop is this evening.

Hurry, hurry! Move!

Let's go!

Hurry, hurry!

In line!

[SCREAM]

[BLOW]

[PLANE APPROACHING]

Hurry! Open fire!

[SHOTS - CRIES]

Retreat! Hurry!

[SHOTS IN THE DISTANCE]

[SHOTS GETTING CLOSER]

If you try again, I'll kill you!

[SHOTS GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER]

Stay there.

Stand up!

I said stand up!

Up!

It seems they went to make war somewhere else.

There is no one outside anymore.

Completely deserted.

So for now, we're marooned here.

If it was yours who kicked out mine or mine who kicked out yours,

there's no telling.

They've all gone anyway.

Let's try to take things as they are.

Would you be willing to make some kind of truce?

Well, never mind.

Here.

Eat.

You make it hard, don't you?

I talk and you don't answer.

I give you some bread to eat and you bite me like a savage.

Oh no. You exaggerate.

Come on, try to be reasonable.

Why do you want to make things even worse?

What's wrong with you? Do you take me for a monster?

Don't waste your time, kill me!

Monster.

These two had nothing to do with the war.

Wait.

They have stuff to eat on them.

Come here.

They've abandoned us.

Should we continue to fight each other? Let's call a truce.

It seems there are only the two of us left to wage war.

[THE DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES]

What is it, a cabbage?

Yes, can't you smell that stink?

Well, I don't think so.

One cabbage, four potatoes... quite a feast!

One can survive even here, if one has to.

Eat it. They're good.

[CROW CALLING]

[SHOT]

Roasted.

Hey!

Would you pass me the stool?

It doesn't take much to feel good. Just eat and stay warm.

And being clean.

Well? What's it like, is it good?

No time to lose, dinner is ready!

No, don't light them all! It's a waste!

What does it matter? We can afford it!

Lighting candles makes me happy.

There's already enough light in here.

No, tonight I want to do things in a big way.

You see, it's as if we'd inherited this house.

With the furniture, the stove, all these candles.

And even the dress you'll wear tonight! Hurry up!

One moment!

Will you fetch my dress?

And something to dry me off with.

Now wash my back.

I'm spoiling you a little too much!

That's enough!

Or we'll be eating burnt crow.

Come on.

[THEY LAUGH]

A little salt and a little pepper!

It doesn't suit me, does it?

It looks very good on you.

What do you mean?

I mean that you are beautiful.

C'mon. Let's eat.

Wait a minute, we need something special.

It was given me by a fine soldier.

- It's strong! What is that? - I don't know!

It's a beautiful house.

Yes, it seems made especially for us.

I like living in a house.

Better than living in the snow.

You're crazy.

You really are crazy.

What does snow have to do with it?

You're making fun of me?

They told me that here women look at men

like cows looking at passing trains.

I like living in a house!

Look out...

I'm coming!

I love living in a house!

Have you never had one?

Once I had a house...

Someone killed a German in my village

and they blamed my brother.

They shot my whole family.

I've spent my whole life running ever since.

Trying to survive and killing Germans.

If I hadn't got to know you, maybe I would have killed you too.

I would have killed you without even knowing!

This is your land.

There are few Germans but many of your friends.

You should be able to reach them.

And you?

I'll get by somehow.

Without me you wouldn't make it.

[SHOTS IN THE DISTANCE]

Let's go!

We have to hurry.

[SHOTS]

[THE SOUND OF BATTLE IS GETTING CLOSER]

[THE SHOTS ARE VERY CLOSE NOW]

[A ROMANTIC SONG PLAYS OVER THE REST OF THE SCENE]

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