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Somewhere in Europe

IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIFE THROUGH PEACE

HITLER INVADE...

CITIZENS: TRUST IN THE GERMAN SOLDIER

Our institutions remain free.

Those who transgress the law will be judged civilly

and they will have a fair trial without German interference.

The incidents related with the occupation forces

will fall under the jurisdiction of Major von Keller.

Cooperation and compliance with the rules

will allow the good march of civil life. MAYOR.

HITLER ENCOURAGES THE UNIT...

- Albert! - Yes mom.

- Hurry, dear, it's late. - I'm coming, mom.

Honey!

Do not let you cool your breakfast.

Good morning, mother. How is your rheumatism?

Oh, I could hardly catch my eye!

Sure it's going to rain. It never fails.

- There you have the newspaper. - Newspapers! Lies!

Today you will find something interesting in him.

Milk!

- How did you get it? - The doctor sent it to me.

Are you sick?

Have I been well ever? Never since you were born.

I do not blame you, honey.

No, you know I can not stand the milk. I can not swallow it.

But there's no reason for you not to benefit from my state.

You are as delicate as a child.

I have managed to save you life by giving you milk.

Curious... so many cows in the field and there is no milk.

Look at your jacket. That nasty cat!

Come, let me brush it.

That girl should keep her cat at home.

I could not sleep with all those meows on the roof.

- I thought it was because of your rheumatism. - For the rheumatism and the cat.

Go, drink milk, bad boy.

Many have milk without the need for recipes.

In the mayor's house they have a pitcher full every morning.

He has prospered and also the merchants.

The black market... There is no food at the counters,

sold under rope

to ten times its price.

And nobody thinks to raise your salary.

The teacher goes hungry

and those who do not know how to write their name become rich!

Ah, anyway! At least there is order.

Now everything is quiet.

We can not complain. Drink the milk.

What is that?

FREEDOM

Citizens, distrust the invader's generosity.

If you are not expelled soon,

our people wait for centuries of slavery.

We must resist

and each one must be repeated: This land is mine.

Intriguing!

It's dangerous, mother. It is better to burn it.

Not here! They could see you.

Nowadays you can not trust the neighbors.

FREEDOM

Outside, filthy cat.

Hurry! You will be late to school.

- Goodbye, mom. - Bye sweetheart.

Edmond, hurry!

- Good morning. - Good Morning.

- Hello. - Hello, Mr. Lory.

My sister was looking for that cat.

- Good morning. - Good Morning.

Here is the adventurer! Why do you always run away?

Did you bother your mother again?

Oh, no. We love.

Paul had punctured. Have you fixed it yet?

Oh, it will last until the station.

I'm waiting for Edmond Lorraine. Edmond!

Go, Mr. Lory.

Do not mind waiting?

No, if you walk fast.

Invite him to dinner. We have a feast tonight.

Why do not you come? Will be George.

What will it be? He will bring dinner.

- She sent him hunting. - Paul, do not be silly.

Foolishness, the food?

I did not know what George was doing

on the roof of the warehouse

until he brought me sister the chicks.

He has placed traps.

Will you come, Mr. Lory?

oh! Thanks, but my mother is not feeling well.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Have you seen this?

Paul, do not be crazy!

Be careful.

- Why? - Soldiers!

Hans! Do you want to see something?

Someone competes with the official press.

- Where was he? - Under the door.

We have seen many equal

throughout the city.

- If you find more, tell us. - Clear.

Was not there one in your house?

No.

You think you're smart, right?

Listen. I do not want problems.

They comply with their work.

- Do you meet yours? - Of course I comply.

Why are you messing with me? To George you do not say anything to him.

Hello, Paul!

Beware of my stockings.

Women! Always thinking about your legs.

Come with me, Edmond!

Come on!

You have to burn these books, Professor Sorel.

By order of yours, mayor, or of the enemy?

Juvenal...

Voltaire...

Plato... The Republic...

We must be cautious with the word Republic.

Do you want my resignation?

No way, my dear Sorel.

We need you. You enjoy of everyone's respect.

I just want you to clearly understand the problem.

Excuse me. Mr. Sorel, mayor...

Go ahead, pass. I was leaving.

Good morning.

- Is something happening? - Yes. Come here, please.

Come, Mr. Lory.

It is about a delicate operation...

it is necessary to extirpate the heart without killing the patient.

The history of our country

is a resistant patient. We will do what we can.

We'll start here, with Charlemagne...

Get out! It is coming!

Why should we do dirty work?

Why do not they bring German teachers?

Do not take it like that, Louise. It's only a few pages.

Albert!

Sit down. Be still.

We will make some corrections while new texts arrive.

Lorraine, pick up the pages ripped

and burn them.

Pages 7 and 8.

Pages 15 and 16.

Pages 17 and 18...

Pages 21 and 22.

Start them carefully.

Page 30...

- It's the English! - Quiet Emilie.

We have plenty of time.

We must protect ourselves

even from our friends from heaven.

Now,

when leaving, deliver the pages

torn from your books.

Someday we will return them where they should be.

Boys!

Do not say that girls are better soldiers.

Could I go with my mother? The attacks scare him.

Go, Mr. Lory.

Albert, why are you running?

Professor Sorel.

Here you have a place, Mrs. Lory.

Come on, honey. In this basement there is current.

He gets a cold easily.

It has delicate lungs.

- They are on top of us. - Four-engine...!

Americans!

North Americans. Listen to them!

What a shame! Bomb civilians!

Why do not you stay at home? We already have enough.

I would like to see the sky full of them, Mrs. Lory.

Why do not you bomb Germany, young lady?

Until the Germans have been expelled,

each factory and railway are yours.

Do not be scared, Emilie.

Do not worry.

We are safe down here.

In a minute it will be over.

Look at Mr. Lory!

Gentlemen!

Let's sing together.

So we will not hear the shots and the explosions.

I know Julian Lamont

He has a good voice.

Girls, do not sing stronger than us.

We are ready now.

One, two, and...

Ding dong, ding dong,

watch how they echo

the school bells

calling people.

It's time to leave the games.

Start another day of work

Ding dong, ding dong,

on top of the bell tower.

Ding dong, ding dong,

on top of the bell tower.

Watch how they echo, look how they sound

calling people.

Go ahead.

- Did you want to see me, professor? - Yes.

I know what you are going to say. I know I'm ridiculous.

I'm stupid, I'm weak.

I can not help it, sir. I'm a coward.

No, no!

Yes, I'm a coward! I can not stand the violence, it terrifies me.

I do not know what happens to me when I hear the explosions.

I'm a coward and I can no longer hide it from the students.

They saw him this morning, just like you.

Even Miss Martin...

Sit down, Mr. Lory. Sit down

Now she knows that I'm a coward.

Do you want to go to a district where there is no bombing?

- No, sir. - Is it because of Miss Martin?

Yes, sir.

Does she know her feelings?

I thought you were an unrepentant bachelor like me.

Like everyone else, I fell in love too.

But she died,

and my work, our work, comforted me.

The school was my family. My books, my teachers...

you, Miss Martin, the students. Many have grown.

It's wonderful to be a school teacher.

It is the work of a life.

Requires sacrifice, but gives much in return.

Now, in my opinion, we are very important for the country.

They are times of sacrifice.

Our happiness lies in doing our job well.

The mayor came to talk to me of our obligation,

but I prefer the word task.

You have to burn these books. It's okay.

We can not physically oppose,

but morally we can resist.

The truth of those books is inside of us,

and can not destroy it without destroying us all.

We can keep alive the truth if children

believe in us, if they follow us...

They like to follow a leader,

but there are two types of leaders.

We seem weak:

We do not have weapons, only we march towards the shelters.

Our heroes are called criminals, and they are shot.

others have weapons,

tanks, uniforms, cannons.

They preach violence, selfishness

vanity, everything what attracts children.

And they call heroes their criminals.

It's a big competition, Lory.

The love of freedom is not attractive.

Respect for the human being is not exciting,

but there is a weapon that can not be taken from us:

our dignity.

It's going to be a tough fight,

but if the children admire us, they will follow us.

We will win, Lory.

Or maybe, shoot us.

Each shot will be a battle won for our cause,

Because it will die like heroes, and these fascinate children.

I'm not asking you to die, my friend, not yet.

But think about this. It will help you when...

when they arrive our friends from heaven.

Do you think you can take charge of your class?

- Yes, I will try. - Magnificent.

- Professor Sorel! - Yes, Victor?

What happens?

An accident at the station, a train of supplies.

- It's already begun. - I'm afraid, sir.

Although it is an accident they will take hostages.

We'll have to be strong, Lory.

This one, number 9... I have not touched it again.

Did it work well?

Yes. The train was backing to the terminal.

Well, I thought I would, but it went to the main road

just when another one came in Then it was too late.

Check if it works.

- The control cable is broken. - Chopped up.

Do not know anything about this?

No sir, it was good before. I'm sure.

Did you deliver a pamphlet illegal this morning?

That's right, sir.

Do you have any idea where it comes from?

No sir.

If you find out, will you inform us?

I guess so.

Martin... this has been an accident.

Understood?

Yes, sir.

What do you think, Hans? I will have problems?

Oh, no.

- Smoke a cigar, and forget it. - Thank you.

What does the old man want?

What's the point of the accident?

We never ask questions.

Julie.

Where is George?

In his office, and in a very bad mood.

I'm worried about Paul.

I saw that pig talk to him.

If you ask, say that I went to the store, would you?

Do not worry about Paul.

Keep up the work. Load the number 4

and we will clear the road in one hour. Quick!

- George. - oh, hello dear.

It will be necessary to do extra hours.

If someone complains, come and see me.

That's it.

Call me when they finish.

There are problems, Louise. Have you seen the accident?

- Everything is upside down. - I'm worried.

And me. I do not understand what has happened. I spoke with Paul.

Everything was in order.

I tried to keep this going,

but they will blame me.

George, I'm sorry. Maybe it's selfish, but I think of myself.

Something strange has happened.

Explain yourself better.

I went out to buy. I had to queue,

and when I returned home

they had registered it. I...

Excuse me, Lambert. I thought I was alone.

- No problem. - Do you know my assistant?

Yes. I was waiting for you.

Louise, Major von Keller and Captain Schwartz.

I know well Miss Martin,

although she does not recognize me.

As protector of the city, is my duty

know what they teach and think, our teachers.

How about your friends from heaven?

I wanted to talk to you alone. I will see you later.

Do not worry about me.

It is about some papers that you have lost.

I have not lost them, they have been stolen.

My report does not say neither of the two things.

The pages have been burned.

We protect those who estimate their mistakes.

- What have you done, Louise? - Nothing at all.

He tested our efficiency.

I've already figured out what I wanted, George.

I'll see you tonight.

Do not get upset We have to discuss important things.

I have come to investigate the collision.

An unfortunate accident.

I would not call it an accident.

Neither do I.

It was an act of sabotage.

When they started to circulate the pamphlets

I knew there would be problems.

- Do you suspect someone? - I dont know.

Who prints them?

You can be sure that they are received at the station.

Find out who prints them and have the saboteur.

Very logical, but of little help.

And it's not prudent that we

let's use the word sabotage.

But it's about sabotage.

You do not understand, my friend. You will see...

If we call it sabotage

I'll have to take hostages,

and shoot them if the culprits do not appear.

I do not like to shoot innocents,

and I do not like to create martyrs.

If you start, it's impossible to stop,

and one sitting ends in a powder keg.

It has happened in other districts under our protection.

If there are hostages, the guilty are more cautious,

and shoot them increases the rebellion.

Then, it would be a troop transport.

Fortunately, no German has died.

Eggs, milk and potatoes destroyed

will be replaced.

In this city will have less to eat

and more to talk about.

I can not blame him for an accident...

We will have the ears wide open.

As you know, I have many ears,

and you know everyone those who work here.

Do you think they will tell me something?

I am the one who gives the orders.

For them, I am an enemy.

We had the same problem in Germany,

during the republic, under capitalism.

I fought in the streets by our Führer.

I killed workers with my hands.

Then I had two hands.

It was about killing or dying.

We won and now we are brothers. Total obedience!

I faced the unions in this place.

They almost killed me.

You have a leader and we do not.

- That's why they're here. - But not as enemies.

- I would not do this if I believed it. - I already know it.

We want to help to rebuild your country.

Remember my country before the Führer?

We had no food, no guns... no honor.

People wait to be told the truth.

It is the glory of the Third Reich. German blood spilled

to bring the truth to the _ of the whole world.

I think like you.

I see the destruction of my country.

False democratic ideas...

Women who refuse to have children,

strikes for a week of 40 hours,

while your people work 70 and 80.

I work for the new order for my country.

But it will not be possible until the end of this war.

I must be honest with you.

I do not like the occupation.

Neither me. I'm delighted that we understand each other.

We both work for this to end.

Only then will we have a Europe united in peace.

This country and men like you

can recover dignity and honor.

Let's work because that day arrives.

Can not cross the line.

The sound of the crowd.

- I do not like this, mayor. - You should not worry.

Finish with the printers and end the rebellion.

Come on, go ahead.

They are dead.

Go ahead.

Good morning, Mrs. Lory.

Hello Paul.

There are problems. Did not you hear the shooting?

What's wrong with you?

It's nothing. I'm fine.

Paul, it was you!

Why did not you tell me?

It was you... you!

You are the brother of whom I always felt proud.

I can believe in you again!

Higher,

we have registered all the houses

without finding the killer.

He has escaped.

Withdraw.

With this all ends.

The man escaped. They did not identify him.

It also concerns you.

The attack was aimed at you as much as at me.

Any suggestions?

What about the detainees? They should know who it was.

I fear you do not know these types of people.

There was also in Germany.

Fans!

They will die without saying a word.

Hostages must be taken

for the death of two German soldiers.

I'm sorry, Major von Keller.

I appreciate your apologies, but my superiors will not.

Have you read this pamphlet?

Turn this into a desert

and here they call it peace.

It sounds like classic...

- Who would write it? - The detainees, of course.

Oh no, dear friend.

Those were only workers.

It was the hands, I look for the brain.

Behind there is someone cultured.

Schwart,

give me the list of books of Professor Sorel.

Voltaire... Plato... Juvenal... Tacitus...

Tacitus!

Ubi solus tunc in facium pacem appellant.

Do you recognize it, Manville?

- Is it Greek? - It's Latin.

Talk about the Roman occupation. "They turn this into a desert,

and behold they call it peace."

We have it!

Will not you suspect Sorel?

I know him all my life.

It was always something radical.

Strange ideas. Never I agreed with him.

But he is a respectable man. I would never attempt against my life.

Of course not. Take a glass of wine.

Let's offer.

By Tacitus!

Boys, boys!

What are you doing?

You have disappointed me.

This is a place of study and culture,

and the first requirement is good education.

I try to maintain dignity here. If you continue like this,

I will have to inform the director.

Edmond!

What do you have on your face?

They say I'm a Jew.

Who was it?

I do not know, sir.

Go to the toilet and clean your face.

Mr. Lory, come quickly!

They have arrested Professor Sorel.

Mr. Sorel, Mr. Sorel. Where do they take you?

We will not be able to continue without you. The boys are unmanned.

Dignity, Lory. You can run the school.

You can not take it away.

I will not allow it!

Father!

Father!

Nothing happens, son.

Do not worry, I'll be back.

Reassure your mother. You are the man now.

You're very brave, Edmond.

And you too, Albert.

I'm afraid you're wasting your time, Miss Martin.

And mine too.

You can not have anything against Professor Sorel.

Everyone knows and respects him. Many of us love you.

He is a great man. A good man.

And write very well. I admire your style.

He is a good man.

I would never do anything violent, and Lorraine...

He's a Jew!

What will happen to them?

Miss Martin, two soldiers Germans have died.

Killed on the street.

If the criminal does not surrender in a week,

Ten hostages will be shot. I will not be responsible.

His death will be due to the cowardice of the criminal

if he refuses to confess his guilt.

Do you mean that will shoot innocents?

It does not depend on me,

But I confess that I will not feel sorry for Sorel.

His hostility reflects his teachings.

And you transmit it to your students.

It is something contagious that has to be eradicated.

It is easy to influence children.

And they are the soldiers and mothers of tomorrow.

10 years ago, the German children were like that.

National Socialism eliminated the Sorel

and took care of them. Look at them now...

Conquerors! Heroes!

They will not make it! Never!

My dear girl,

if it were not because he will marry with a legit young man,

I would be worried about you.

Thank you, Major Keller,

to show me what the occupation really means.

Thanks for your company.

Do not worry about Sorel.

We have methods to find out things.

It is probable that we find the culprit.

Memories to Lambert,

and save me a piece of the wedding cake.

George!

They have arrested Sorel.

oh, dear!

Do not cry,

come and sit down.

I know how you feel, but crying is useless.

Do you feel better?

Oh, George!

I'm scared, terrified.

Life has become terrible.

I do not know what to do!

I need you!

Of course you need me. That's why I'm here.

I love you

I already knew about Sorel.

They have also arrested Lorraine, and eight others.

One of them worked here.

They will wait a week.

If they find the culprit, all will be released.

It's precisely that. You do not understand...

The man who threw the bomb...

I'm in a terrible situation!

I know, dear.

If you have a spark of value, will admit your fault

to save innocent people.

Do you think he is a criminal?

We all hate the occupation.

I told Keller. But there to face the facts.

They have the power.

If someone opposes and they kill him,

is stupid, but brave. Accepts risk and punishment.

He who resists in secret,

With acts of sabotage, is a coward.

And makes innocent people die.

- Do you really believe that? - It's obvious, dear.

Whoever is against the enemy must surrender?

I believe so.

- There would be no resistance. - There would be peace.

Would not that be better?

Our first duty is to stay alive, to exist.

What is left of a nation

if your citizens die?

I saw how they were taking Sorel.

He is not afraid to die.

It's old... we're young. We have all our lives.

I know young people who are not afraid to die.

Nothing deserves the sacrifice of our life, Louise.

We have the future ahead.

Love, marriage, children...

No, George, please. I loved you, maybe I still love you...

but it's like I have not seen you until now.

It's the first time that you've been frank with me.

I'm confused...

I still do not know the answers to what you said,

but I feel, I know, what are you wrong.

Hello, guys.

What happens?

It is a little altered. You'll get over it.

You already know women.

Of course not.

I do not understand why Paul is delayed.

I knew you were coming to dinner.

Louise,

I have to tell you something.

Is it about your mother? He's busy?

I know he does not like me, he does not want me to come.

Do not be excused, you do not have to explain anything to me.

She is very old and alone, I know how she feels.

- If you want, go home. - Thank you.

you forget something.

- It's for you. - For me?

They are beautiful. Where did you get them?

Edmond picked them up for you.

He has a lot of affection.

Louise,

I have to talk to you.

Louise,

I know I'm not a young man.

You are so young... I remember your graduation.

I already taught.

And I remember when she came back as a teacher.

I felt worried.

And later happy, when I saw that the children adored her.

We are now together.

No one else is left at school

and I feel very close to you.

Paul!

Lory!

Sit down.

Pay attention,

I have come to dinner. I've been here for an hour.

Smoke.

Aspire.

I do not smoke.

Drink water.

Hello sergeant.

What happens? What were those explosions?

A train of ammunition.

- Has anyone entered? - No.

Do you live here?

What are you doing here?

He was having dinner with us.

Why do not you answer?

I... I do not smoke.

He is the teacher. It's your first cigarette.

How long have you been here?

I went to my mother's house and I read the newspaper...

At what time?

At six.

Who was here?

- Louise, that is St. Martin. - And my brother Paul.

I have not asked you.

Who was here?

He was here.

- Are you sure? - Yes sir.

And he has not left?

He is squeezed by my sister.

Get your men out of me home! Where do you think they are?

- Please, ma'am. - Do not come with those.

Take them out of my house.

I am a decent woman and not hidden from anyone.

- Nobody. - What does it mean?

They have no right to bang on my door.

And you, come home, come on.

Register the house well.

My porcelain tableware!

Get out of here! Outside!

Sorry, ma'am.

The wedding gift of the mayor!

Come here.

Satisfied, ma'am?

No!

You are an animal.

An animal!

- Albert! - Yes, mother.

Albert.

Yes, mom?

Sit down, honey.

You will be late.

How can call coffee to this?

It's nothing but chicory,

and you have to queue all the day to get 150 g.

I'm sure the mayor does not take this!

That nasty cat!

I would like you not to let you enter every morning.

He's a good cat, mother.

Oh, you will never grow up.

How was your rheumatism this morning?

I had to get up at midnight

to give me scrubs on the legs.

I have had to cool down

while I waited sitting down for you to come back.

You know I do not like to be alone, baby.

Sorry, mother.

smelled like tobacco when you came back from that girl's house.

I only took one puff. I did not like.

I hope so.

You are delicate of the lungs. Smoking would kill you.

I always thought your father

I would have lived much more if I had not smoked.

It is poison for who is delicate of the nerves.

Also...

I can not stand the smell to tobacco at home.

What do you want?

Albert Lory?

- What do you want from him? - Albert Lory is a hostage.

I will not allow it. I will not let them take him away.

My son has not done anything!

- He is innocent. - We have orders.

Do not put your hands on him.

If it's your turn, I'll tell the mayor.

He knows he is innocent. Outside I said!

Look.

- And this? - I was under the door.

He is innocent!

I can explain it!

Let me explain it to you!

Stand back! I want to see von Keller!

- It's busy. - I will wait.

Are you quoted?

I'm Emma Lory. I am a friend of the mayor.

You have to request an interview, ma'am.

We will call you in a few days.

The mayor is assembled. Can not see anyone.

Maybe I want to see Emma Ballard.

40 years ago I slapped him for going overboard.

I can not interrupt you. Come back tomorrow.

I'm sorry, Mrs. Lory. Mr. Lambert is busy.

Oh, please, Mrs. Lory.

George, you are going to listen to me!

I will not tolerate more nonsense.

- Do you know about my son? - Sorry.

You have to do something.

You are going to sit down and you are going to listen to me.

Go to bed Suzie. Enough to practice for today.

He has fulfilled with his obligation,

and will be rewarded if Martin is the culprit.

I do not want rewards.

This is very unpleasant.

Between us,

I hope it is the one you are looking for.

I have to deal with white glove to von Keller.

You have orders to increase shipments

food from this district.

Our people are hungry...

Keller will be happy if I hand him over to the saboteur.

Also, I will save many lives.

Not only that of Emma's son, but that of my friend Sorel.

It's a radical. They will not let go unless Paul

confess who threw the bomb.

It annoys me how has made fun of us.

From me, your best friend.

I had friends among the Germans!

How much hypocrisy!

Very true.

They call me a collaborationist. You know why I am.

It's easy for people free to criticize us.

You'll see when the Germans arrive...

They will draw the best match possible.

or they will encounter the worst.

Among us, I fulfill my duty.

I am the mayor and my duty is to protect the city.

Where will Martin be?

In your house?

Tonight,

in half an hour, will be at the station.

operator,

put me with the greatest von Keller.

Go outside. You here.

Is there a problem?

Do not ask questions. Go on with your work.

Paul!

Julie, come and sit...

Julie!

Julie...

Why do not you look for a girl like that?

Is not your type?

I know what people are saying,

but you must trust me, Julie.

Trust me!

I've tried, Paul. But this is too much.

I hate those soldiers.

They killed my brother!

It was not these, dear.

He was killed on the front.

- Before... - I also hate you i.

Do not touch me. Do not speak to me.

I do not want to see you anymore!

Hello, George.

You arrive early. A cigarette?

Thanks.

Here you have fire.

What happens?

- You know I love Louise... - Yes.

And what does it mean for me to lose it?

- Everything will be fixed. - I do not think so.

Are you my friend?

- What do you say? Clear. - Am I your friend?

What is this?

If you were in my place,

and you knew who is the saboteur, would you say?

- Do you know who did it? - Yes.

- And have you told? - Yes.

Why did you do it, Paul?

Why did you do it, George?

Do not look at me like that!

You are looking at yourself , George.

That's what you can not stand.

And that's why you've decided to let me know.

Thanks, George.

Paul!

Paul!

Paul, we have to talk!

Stay here... Do not move. Take care of her, George!

Paul. Paul!

My little boy!

My boy, look at you.

I have not been able to sleep

thinking you were in that prison.

It was very nice. I saw Professor Sorel.

I was in the cell opposite. We talk all night.

If there were Germans nearby, we spoke in Latin.

So you have fun...

and I wake up all night, thinking about you.

It's what men do.

They speak, they speak and the women are the ones who worry.

I'm worried that they have not released Sorel.

They only released me.

Why did they do it, mother?

They know you are necessary in school.

Come on, honey, have breakfast.

Professor Sorel is more necessary than me.

Oh, do not ask questions. They will release him.

You'll see it.

Come on, have breakfast.

I'm going to tell you

to Paul and Louise.

No, no, no.

But mother,

I must tell her that I am free.

No, Albert, no! Do not leave Me!

What's up, mom?

I do not feel good...

And you can not go outside

with that aspect.

Mother, I'm just going to the house next door.

I'll be back in a minute.

Louise!

Where is Paul?

Damn coward!

You know what happened to Paul!

You have been killed! That's why you're free.

How I could trust you!

I knew he was weak, but I told Paul he would not talk.

How much did they pay you? Or did they just let him live?

Do not try to lie to me!

Only you knew! Outside!

Go!

She is as involved as her brother.

You were arrested because of him.

He is dead.

And you are free! Now I can tell you...

- I denounced him. - Your?

What did you say?

I saw him come through the window the night you left me alone!

You... did you tell the Germans?

I told George Lambert.

George!

George Lambert!

Albert!

He is your friend!

George Lambert!

Good morning, Lambert.

I feel romantic today.

"Romeo, Romeo...

Why have you to be you, Romeo?

Reject your father and renounce his last name.

Or if not, swear that you love me

and I will stop being a Capulet. "

Shakespeare! What a great man!

In Germany we adore you.

The English do not understand him. Sit down

You have a bad face

Have not you slept well?

I, for my part,

weeks ago I did not sleep so well.

My friend, she will never know . It will be our secret.

Do not worry about your commitment.

Now you will feel alone and will appeal to you.

Too bad we did not take him alive.

I think someone warned him.

- Have you released the hostages? - Of course not.

Only that stupid teacher.

After this, will not give more problems.

One in exchange for another.

It's a fair change and a good business.

Unfortunately, your friend Martin is dead,

and the dead do not speak.

But I've thought of a way to find his accomplices.

Many will not dare to attend the funeral.

You will go. He will comfort you.

She will admire you for daring to provoke me.

And back, will cry on his shoulder.

As you can see, I am facilitating things.

She knows the accomplices...

and you the way to my office.

Do you think I would do something like that?

I'm sure.

Excuse me.

- I have something to... - Enter, enter.

He has fallen into the trap, sir.

I thought maybe would like it for dinner.

Good bite. I would not mind having it at my own table.

I await your news tomorrow, Lambert.

I hope you like it.

Oh, thanks.

A murder!

A murder!

Gentlemen of the jury, I will conclude saying that the witnesses

have confirmed the murder charge.

The weapon was in your hand and it was found

blood in his handkerchief.

The mobile is obvious,

one of the oldest in the history of crime,

jealousy!

Maybe they do not believe that a man of his age and character

you can fall in love with a young woman

to the point of killing to get rid of his rival.

However, no one is what old enough to

not look at a beautiful woman.

And I would not bet that those looks

Always be innocent.

Gentlemen,

I ask for a fair verdict. The prosecutor has finished.

The court agrees.

Since the defendant does not want to resort to a lawyer,

can be directed to the jury from your site.

You have all the time you need.

I recommend that is clear and concise.

Thank you, your honor.

I will be brief because I have written what I want to say.

I do not understand... I was sure of having my papers.

It's all I did in my cell, write.

Oh, I understand!

It was a small hole, but it took a long time

away from home and nobody has sewn it.

I hope you excuse my awkwardness.

I have never been able to to speak in public.

I hope not to show myself discourteous with this court

and the profession for dispensing with a lawyer.

My only defense is the truth.

Nobody can know her better than me. It was there.

I was the only one that was present.

Well, the truth is

I wanted to kill Lambert.

But I do not think that I would have been able.

I'm too weak.

I'm a coward.

Everyone knows, to the prosecutor.

That's why he's been mocking me.

I'm not a coward here inside.

I have courageous dreams.

In my interior, I do not fear murder.

But when I face reality,

to the outside world,

I feel lost.

I'm a coward.

It's funny. In all of us there are two people...

the one inside and the one we showed.

Lambert also was two men

I did not realize until I saw him dead.

And I knew why of his death.

I could not face reality.

But he was different from me.

He was strong on the outside,

and weak inside.

Inside, was a coward.

And when that

honest coward contemplated what the other,

the brave George, had done,

could not stand it.

So he killed himself.

It looks strange,

but I felt strong for the first time in my life

when I saw him dead. I felt sorry.

Suddenly, I understood everything.

Of course, I am responsible in a certain way.

For the love that my mother professes to me.

Love too can be terrible.

Can lead to crime.

Louise, you believed that I had betrayed Paul.

It was my mother.

To save me, told George,

and George told the mayor

who communicated it to Keller, and Paul was killed.

There are two men also in the mayor Manville.

Both seem strong, but both are weak.

The public man makes see

that protects the city to hide the other,

that protects itself.

Protest, your honor!

The accused

defames our mayor,

a respectable man.

I apologize.

This is a court and I have right to be heard.

If I am silenced, who will believe that justice exists

under occupation as defend the official press?

You can continue.

Thank you, sir.

Already before the war, the mayor did not see the enemy

in the Germans, but in our town.

We have found your papers.

Our mayor was born poor;

then it became powerful

and began to fear the town from which it came.

Our country is full of people like that.

All countries are.

Lambert was not powerful,

but he sided with the powerful ones. I admired them,

and it also went better that way.

Protest It is intolerable

that the accused take advantage of this trial

to spread political slogans!

This is my defense, no policy.

This is a court of justice.

Will the accused be allowed to insult his victim?

Is this a court free, your honor?

If the prisoner insists on this line of defense,

I will quote a new witness.

Who is it?

The mayor. He is not present.

I will quote you for tomorrow.

I request a postponement.

Any objection?

Not at all, your honor.

Very good.

The session is postponed.

Good evening, Lory.

I have heard of your pocket.

He lost his speech,

but he managed very well without him.

- Can I sit down? - Of course.

Sit down.

I was wrong with you.

You are a courageous man.

Oh no, I'm not.

I know what he said before the court. You are wrong.

I know you better than yourself.

I was an imbecile for not realizing.

- A cigarette? - No thanks.

It's the second I smoke.

Lory, I like you.

It's a pity that he committed an error today in the trial.

He was defined as a coward,

but it showed that it was not.

Now you know that he killed Lambert.

But I did not do it.

Come on. I do not try to condemn him, but save him.

I'm your friend.

I told the truth. I did not do it.

Lory... I believe him.

Now I remember Lambert's look.

It's amazing!

This makes things easier.

I had lost to Miss Martin...

A suicide note will appear and you will be released.

You will not have to talk anymore.

Have you found a note?

You are a poet, Lory! A poet!

I do not know why he wants to save my life.

I like you.

I already understand. He does not want me to talk more in court!

This is a peculiar situation.

A court is a public forum.

The Germans could have taken over

of the administration of the country,

but we are not tyrants.

We prefer to collaborate,

give freedom to the defeated nations,

although limited because of the war.

We also fight on another front.

We ask for some sacrifice. We risk our lives

for the happiness of the world.

You see that I am sincere. I do not hide anything from him.

You are a intelligent man.

Lambert was a tool.

I was honest, but not very smart.

The mayor,

As you said, only defend your interests.

But we need men like him.

Also in Germany we use them.

Thus we come to power. They are everywhere

and nothing will prevent that we conquer the world.

America believes safe for its oceans.

Think of an invasion of armies and aircraft,

but it has already been invaded.

The honest Lambert and the corrupt Manville

They hope to welcome us, as in Europe.

And if we ever need peace,

if it becomes another weapon of conquest,

your patriotism will find the arguments to justify it.

After all, what are the EE. UU.?

A delicious salad of Irish and Jewish.

Spectacular, but very naive.

And Great Britain?

Elderly women with their grandparents leather pants.

Good, Lory,

what do you say?

- Can you give me fire? - Naturally.

Thanks.

Lory,

I'm glad that I've decided to live and be free.

As a teacher,

A great task awaits him: the regeneration of youth.

You must prepare it for the world of tomorrow.

And believe me, it will be a wonderful world.

Professor Sorel!

Professor Sorel!

Professor Sorel!

The prosecutor can call his witness.

It will not be necessary to call Mayor Manville.

A new test has appeared

what makes it unnecessary to continue with this trial.

What test? Why have not I been informed?

Appeared today between some letters that I forgot to open.

It is written by George Lambert

and was sent shortly before his death.

I present it as proof.

Prevent an injustice from being committed

as it shows that the deceased

pretended suicide.

Your Honor, it's false.

I knew about that letter, but Lambert could not

- Write it. - Street, fool!

A moment.

What do you mean?

Major Keller told me about her last night.

This man is crazy!

No lordship, I'm not crazy.

The prosecutor wrote that note...

I think you try to save my life.

There is no reason to laugh.

Lordship, for the respect

due to the court I request the expulsion

of the culprit of this cacophony.

The court agrees, fiscal man.

Who started? Stand up.

I will ask again. Who started?

Excuse me, your honor.

I do not know who it was, but I imagine it.

Probably the Unknown Soldier.

Continue, Lory.

Thank you, sir.

Last night I discovered that I am a lucky man.

This is the only place

where a man can still talk.

Your Honor, I ask that the room be vacated.

He's afraid

He wants to deprive me of my last opportunity to speak.

I know I'm condemned, I'm going to die.

Will you let me speak, your honor,

Or are you afraid too?

I demand that the room be evicted!

Continue, Mr. Lory.

Thanks.

Thank you, your honor.

I am a man very lucky.

Last night I had a moment of weakness. I wanted to live.

Von Keller told me wonders about the world

they are building.

I almost believed him.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to distinguish

between good and evil.

For the workers it is easy to recognize the enemy,

since the objective of the occupation

is to turn them into slaves.

But the people of class average can come to think

that a German victory would not be such a bad thing.

You hear people say that an excess of freedom

generates chaos and disorder.

And that's why I was tempted last night by von Keller.

But this morning I looked through the bars

and I saw how it worked your new world.

I saw ten men die

by believing in freedom.

Among them someone whom loved, Professor Sorel.

He smiled and greeted me

as telling me what I should do.

I knew then that I was to die...

And the strange thing is that I felt happy.

I demand that the view be suspended. I will not listen anymore.

Silence, please.

Those ten men died for Paul Martin.

But they did not blame him. They were proud of him.

Paul was a soldier.

He died without glory, but in defense of a great cause.

Now I understand that sabotage

is the only weapon left to a defeated people.

And while there are saboteurs,

the free nations that continue to fight

they will know that we are not we are defeated.

I know that for every dead German

Many innocent citizens will be executed.

But the example of his heroism

is contagious

and makes us stronger and stronger.

It's easy to talk about heroism when you're free,

but it's hard to do it here,

while the town dies of hunger.

The harsh reality is that

The more hungry we are, the more we need heroes.

We must stop saying

that the sabotage is wrong, that does not compensate.

Yes it compensates.

It makes us suffer,

go hungry,

and die,

but although it increases our penalties,

will shorten our slavery.

It's a difficult choice, I know.

But now, more troops arrive in the city

by the created problems.

And the more soldiers here,

less will be in the front.

Until a city busy like this

can be a battle front.

And here, the fight is even more difficult.

We should not only fight hunger and tyranny,

We also have to fight against ourselves.

The occupation, any occupation in any country,

is only possible by our own corruption.

And I'm the first to accuse me.

For my own safety,

I did not protest about the mutilation of school textbooks.

My mother got food and milk for me,

and I accepted them, knowing that, in doing so,

deprived children and poorer people

than us on your part.

You are a butcher, Mr. Noble.

I was looking to survive.

Your solution was the black market.

He kept his business selling meat

low rope to ten times its price.

Part of it to my mother, who is equally guilty.

Like me, to eat it.

Mr. Milette's hotel prospers with the Germans.

I had never charged as much for the champagne.

The Germans do not cost nothing to print money,

but with that money

you acquire properties.

Same as the mayor does.

I could say the same thing of many others.

If the occupation lasts long enough,

those who take advantage of it will be the masters of the city.

I do not blame them for making money.

I blame them

to make possible the occupation.

None of this can be done

without making the game

to the true masters of the city... the Germans.

I know they will condemn me.

Not because I killed Lambert, thing I did not do

but for trying to tell the truth.

The truth is intolerable during an occupation.

It's too dangerous.

The occupation is fed of lies,

just like that evil world

what they call the New order.

You will find me guilty of murder,

but do not worry,

although they declared me innocent and left me free

the enemy would take me to the wall. Also to you,

when there is some pretext to take hostages.

There is a last charge that I must answer...

I declare myself totally guilty.

Yesterday

I was ashamed when they accused me of loving you, Louise.

I have always loved you in secret.

But now I'm not ashamed. I feel proud.

I do not want to keep it in secret.

I want to tell everyone .

It does not make me feel stupid. Maybe because I'm going to die...

I feel young

Do you know?

Major von Keller told me something very funny last night.

He told me he was not a coward.

I think he's right.

And I'm not the only one.

This city is full of brave people.

I am proud of her.

Having been born and dying in it.

Thanks.

Gentlemen of the jury,

will now leave the room

to judge in conscience the accused

and issue a fair verdict.

We have already arrived to a verdict.

Albert Lory, please stand up.

What is your verdict?

The jury, unanimously,

and fully aware of your responsibility

when judging the guilt or innocence of the accused,

judged for murder,

declares you innocent.

Thank you, gentlemen.

Sit down.

I'm afraid this one is my last class.

I do not know how much time I have,

but if it should be the last lesson,

I think I have found the best possible book.

Professor Sorel gave it to me.

He did not burn with others

Because I hid it in my bedroom.

I'm going to read you something

what was written by great men,

a night of enthusiasm a long time ago.

150 years ago.

They belonged to all classes,

they were rich, poor,

merchants, priests,

and there was no confrontation between them.

Everyone agreed that wonderful night.

Other men try to destroy this book.

Maybe burn this copy.

But you can not erase it from your memories.

They will have to rewrite it someday.

That's why you young people are so important.

They are the new nation.

Declaration of the Human Rights

Article 1:

All men are born

and remain free

and have the same rights.

Article 2:

The purpose of political parties

is the safeguard of rights

natural and inalienable of man.

These are: freedom, the right to property,

and resistance to tyranny.

Article 3:

The base of all government

resides in the nation itself.

No group,

no individual, can exercise

any authority

that does not emanate expressly from the people.

Article 4:

Freedom consists of the right to do all that

that does not harm the others.

Article 5:

The law can only prohibit...

One moment, gentlemen, please.

The law can only prohibit

what is harmful for society.

Well, I must leave.

Not because it is harmful for society,

but because I am for tyranny.

Come on!

Stay here. Do not come, Louise.

Do not cry

I am happy.

Come on. Stop!

Goodbye,

citizens!

Sit down.

Article 6:

The law is the expression of the will of the people.

Everyone has the right to participate personally,

or through representatives in its preparation.

Must be the same for everyone,

whether it protects, or punishes.

Citizens are equal before the law

and have the right to occupy public positions and positions

according to their abilities and without further distinction

than your virtues and talent.