Heroes and Sinners (1955) - full transcript

Excuse me, sir.

Is it french? -Yes.

Well, delighted

Tell me, are you going to Free City?

To Free City? Yes because?

Would you mind taking me?

No, go up.

You were lucky to have found me.

the cars around here

Don't happen very often, and

No thanks, I don't smoke.



Have you been in Africa long?

Not much.

And is it the first time
you come to this city?

Well, You will be amazed.

Here is another Africa.

There it is, we're here.

- Will You stay long? - Do not.

What's up?
Is there a party tonight?

Do you think?
It's like that here every day.

The eternal carnival

And in three days it will be Christmas,
so you'll see.

I leave it here.

Do you know a certain Willance?

What if I know him?
He lives in Bomstrike.



How far is Bomstrike?

It is this!

Here we are.

Please give me a pass.

Here, if you don't have a matchbox,
the fire lights itself.

Everything is upside down.

Willance's house is there

See you soon huh

-and thanks
-you're welcome

And be careful.

And if possible,
don't stay too long.

And if possible,
don't leave much time.

Mr Willance, please.

What can I do for you?

I would like to speak to Mr Bockin

They told me he was here

Mr. Bockin doesn't live here anymore.

He hasn't lived
here for a long time.

- But they told me...
- They deported him!

Deported?

I no longer have anything to do here

I return to the west.

-Sir...-We don't
need your generosity.

Our country is young.
And we are free.

Do you understand that?

We are not a colony.

Goodbye.

But... Go away!

Could you tell me where
I can find a hotel here?

Of course. There is only one.
Look there.

Thank you.

How dare you love a
black? And your morals?

You belong to the whites,
not to the blacks.

You are white, you belong to me.
Shut up idiot!

I'm going to kill that wretch

- I kill her. - That never.

Answer damn Leave me alone.

You're going to pay me. You are lost.

Enough already!
We are fed up with your complaints.

He is no longer in his palace,
dear sir.

If she lets herself be
touched by that black

again,
I'll kill her. I'll make you pay for it.

He Go drink your bottle
of whiskey and it's over.

What do you want? - Room

-Are You French? - Yes.

Are you alone?

You're lucky.

Look at her, with a black.

Do you realize? She

Don't pay too much attention to
it. In France he hated the Jews.

Here he hates blacks.

There's still a room left. follow me

- Where did that come from?
- What do you think?

He came to make money.

like me

In any case he is a good guy.

And you too dear.

- Are you German?
- Doesn't look like it, does it?

- No lock? - So that?

you have no luggage.

Well of course I do.

I have

- Are you staying long?
- I hope not.

The room costs $2.50.

Okay.

For me he is a policeman.

And if he's a policeman, he's going
to stop him, and they'll cut his throat.

Do you realize? Here
we can do what we want.

As long as they don't
understand French.

That always bothers them.

Do you have your passport?
It is for registration.

- Oh, You're not a policeman.
- Does that reassure you?

You don't even have your entry visa.

-Difficult ?
- No, it's expensive.

50 bucks at the
sheriff's office.

- Would you like a drink?
- Yes I'd like to.

soda

It's fine now.

- Are you from Paris? - Do not

Paris.

Ten years ago I

They didn't even let me breathe.

They who? '

The Jews and the rest.

I was part of the others.

Excuse me

- Where did you spend the night?
- Oh, don't start again.

You are right. I know.
You still smell black!

She kissed you, huh?
I caress you!

She sucked you with
her filthy gorilla bembas.

shut up

You disgust me,
I will never be able to touch you again.

It's been four years
since you touched me.

Yes, since you forgot that
I was Master Severin.

Master Severin.

He was in Paris.

With all of the law, of course.

But the whole
world was at my feet.

And I had money.

Money you enjoyed!

I loved you.

I would have followed
you anywhere.

The proof is that I'm here

And if now I left you,
you would turn to dust.

Manuella, you order. Do what you want,
with whoever,

But not with him.
With I beg you.

Not with him! Not with him!

The more I tell you,
the more you do it. I will kill myself.

'Not with him!

But you're crazy

What's wrong with him?

Oh, it's nothing.

Pig! I don't want it,
not a black.

Not that!

Stop and go wash up.

And a tip. For the next
time cut more. It will be safer.

He has done a lot of dirty things
in his life, but with me he was good.

I don't care about that, you know?

Give me a cognac.

-Give me please.
-Yes

- Thank you. - Ignore him.

He commits suicide three / times a week.

And he will be the
one to bury us all.

Let me introduce myself:
Hermann from Dresden.

And I Riviere, from Paris.

Life is not easy.

I was a politician and now I repair watches.

But that's a good job, isn't it?

It's Olsen

A lonely sailor.

His boat has been
broken for three months.

Haven't you repaired your treasure yet?

He went around the world.
He comes from Stockholm.

Zero money, zero pleasure.

I just need 1600, and I can go.

Around the world!

Do you like the sea?

do you money?

No,
my friend. I am penniless too.

- I need some advice.
- If I can help you.

Look, I have a jewel to sell.

They gave it to me
one day but I'm broke.

Don't you know someone f
you might be interested in?

I already understand.

I don't know anyone
here And that's even less.

But the boss has relations.

Here goes the next one, and...

He is not German.

But he defends himself.

Do you he also wants
to buy a masterpiece?

Something like that.

I will try to help you.
What is it about?

Well, it's about...

...a diamond.

A diamond?

A beer please.

And I'm not like them,
% I really like blacks.

The proof is Horace.

I married him.
He did well, right?

One marries for love, right?
- »

She worked as a manicurist.
One day I fixed my hands.

He was so pleased that
he asked me to marry him.

And that's it, I'm here.

And I do the hairstyles.

you You will notice that here the
hairstyle is not very complicated.

We give you a choice between
the Parisian style and the American,

...and they are satisfied.

But there are always times
when the boulevard is missed.

Yes, I know how you feel.

I was born on Mercier Street,
near the big park, and you?

-You don't want to tell me?

- What are you doing silly?
- There is nothing to complain about.

Between us, in Germany,
it is a gesture of affection.

You know well that in Paris
that is not a gesture of affection

- A saint, this girl!
- Ah, I love that album, shall we dance?

Thank you.

- Do you know him? - Do not.

It's a bear.

- But with the bear...
Be careful Nina, Horace is jealous

Come dance Horace.

- Good night everyone.
- Hello, Mr. Villeterre.

- Hello, friend.
- My regards, ma'am.

One second, darling.

Good night Good night

I saw the president.
Everything seems to be resolved.

Only it's already too late.
Thank you anyway.

Good evening, Manuela.

He is the man you need.
I called him on the phone.

- Let's come this way, honey.
- Excuse me.

What about my new batteries?
You can stop by Maurice.

- Tell him you're coming from me.
- Thank you very much, Mr. Villeterre.

- It's the God here.
One of his assistants.

The kind of person
who doesn't miss one.

The usual my boy.
And he works for everyone.

Okay.

Mr. Villerreter, Mr. Riviere.

Oh yes, yes, okay. Delighted,
I am very happy to find...

...to a compatriot.

Are You on business trips?

You know,
I'm always interested in good business.

A Parisian here is very pleasant.

- No, no, huh?
- Let's get over there.

Do you have the item? -Yes

A diamond, A rough diamond.

Not interested?
Yes Yes of course.

How much do you want?

- It's...
- There's no need to fix it

Trust me friend,
within 24 hours I will make you an offer.

-I'll take this.
-It is necessary?

-Yes, it is necessary. - Well..

- Excuse me. - Yes.

- What did you want man? - Any

Maybe business stuff.

- Shall we dance?
Is it to thank me?

To meet you.

She thought you didn't like to dance.

I panic.

But I like having
you in my arms.

- At least you're honest.
- It's my only virtue.

Are you Spanish? South American.

But I was born in Genoa,

My father was consul in Paris at
the beginning of the occupation.

Excuse me

What a disgrace, right?

There are only two whites here
and they are colonized by blacks.

He comes to provoke
me at my house that pig.

- I can't go with you tonight.
- You promised me.

Yes, but I said maybe.

- Have you thought about it?
- It can't be tonight.

Why? My situation? My family?

A black man can't marry a white woman,
is that it?

Fucking a white woman
is not a black thing.

You have no right to say that. If you don't
believe me, I prefer not to see you anymore.

Leave me,
this will end right now.

Let me go

I beg you, go tonight.

If I can I'll go see you tomorrow.

Do you want us all arrested? Do
you know the price of that clown?

I'm sorry honey. Let's go.

Don't make that face.
I'm scared of it. Come to dance.

Go to sleep It will be better.

You are rotten.
They are all rotten.

You too will understand one day.

See you later. Go to bed.
Do what I say.

Hey, Hermann, bring me my whiskey.

That's fine.

Enter.

- It's nice what you sing.
It is a song from Seville.

- And what does it say?
- He says that the sun is the best...

.of the world.

How hot!

Lend it to me?
Do you know how to play it?

a little.

If you go to Paris say
good morning to friends.

Paris? Is that where you come from?

yes

You see my neighborhood
the most beautiful in the world.

and you? Were
you in costume too?

For five years.

Air Force, a Free Age, the Forces of Man,
and the Entire Century.

- Don't you like airplanes?
- The airplanes?

What are you talking about?
It's the only thing I like.

When you are up there,
problems are over.

-You're the master - Did
they hit you up there?

- Once' - You were lucky.

I think so.

In the end,
only four of my squad remained.

Just to make a team.

When you came back to France
you must have been happy.

At first yes.

There were reasons, right?

Only then I had
to look for work.

My father was a shopkeeper.
He could have helped him...

...the store but it was destroyed.

ruined.

I couldn't take it anymore, do you understand?

The only thing he knew how to do was fly.

But fighter pilots are
not for big companies.

It was good for those who
made war but not for civilians.

He could have returned to
the army but he was fed up

So Africa.

the adventure

I tried everything.

Plantation watchman.

Guide for current hunts.

200 thousand francs and I
guarantee you a dead elephant.

After 4 years I started
to miss airplanes.

I found a job in a
company in Dakar.

And why did you come here?

Too long to explain.

I think they're knocking on your door.

- Excuse me, do you have a fire?
- Yes. Have.

In my room

It is very difficult. I'm very sorry,
rv ma'am, but it can't be.

It will be a very pleasant
night Our dear Gladis...

-...she'll be there. Seriously ma'am,
I can't tomorrow.

The storm has begun!
I need a break.

- Terrible day! - I'm starving.

Honey, don't you want to go for something?

Yes.

- Mr. Villeterre, a cable for you.
- Thank you very much.

- May I? - Come in please.

Okay oil contract, stop.
Notify me immediately if called.

Riviere presents
Free-city-Lambert.

Very good news Senator.
Lambert has everything ready.

Hooray!

Thanks to the help of my son-in-law.
Thank you once again for...

-...your collaboration
- Excellent business!

- For you.
- For me? And for your country.

Excuse me please,
I need to attend to other business.

Just a moment darling.

Do you like that? I'll
never understand why he...

-...married your daughter.
-He is our largest exporter-importer.

Thanks to her, and to her dollars.

- That's right.
- I want a scotch and a form.

- At your service, Mr Viileterre.
- Thank you.

Riviere present
Free City for two days

- I love you, Michel, do you believe me?
No, but I always like to hear it

Wait

- And Sidney, do you love him?
- Yes I want you.

- And Severin?
- Is this an interrogation?

Since I'm interested in you,
it's just to know.

Why are you still with him?

He pity me.

And is it out of pity for Severin
that you sleep with Sidney?

- Michael. - Well, excuse me.

What are you thinking?

In you and me.

I saw you took the revolver last night.

It's strange. I do not know anything about you.

There is not much to know.

- Did you come to hide?
- About.

Did you kill someone?
To a lot of people.

Only he was in uniform
so he was authorized.

If Villeterre manages to sell your diamond,
will you leave?

- Of course - To France?

Logically.

It will be worth having come here

And then, the lovers,

Do you want to have a drink with me?

I invite you. -Yes.

And then in love,
the tropics are beautiful, right?

Don't they dance?

- Women are no longer faithful.
- I met one in Scotland, very beautiful.

But no fidelity.

I'm fed up!

One, two, three... a right-handed young man.

Without a doubt, my young Horace.

He would give anything to
feel cold for even five minutes.

I'm fed up

I want it to be cold, it's hot

Then make a contest*!'Give a
banana to the one who cries the most.

i shouldn't have come

easy to say

You shut up! You were
the one looking for it, not me.

You have to have
many desires to get here.

Enough! Don't start
recounting your life.

An endless dance, lightning in Africa,
a race in Strasbourg.

It has cost us dearly,
hasn't it left marks on you?

To me, yes. A series.

and enough nonsense!

The war has been
forgotten for a long time.

I have good news for you.

Yes? Yes.

I found a client.

She took a great interest in his stone.
So they just have to come to an agreement.

Well, I'll go get a scotch.

I'm counting on it not being stolen.

Of course.

bye bye

Are you happy ?

You are kind.
Thank you for worry.

How strange

The only thing I could
do for you was to help you

Yes, I was wrong. You realize?

Everything has a meaning.
Sometimes happiness falls from the sky.

Did your diamond fall from the sky?

Exactly.

And me with him.

I scratched all my skin.

Looking for some medicine in the
medicine cabinet was that I found the stone

Two hundred million
diamonds in the rough.

Contraband of course.
He made the traffic without knowing it.

What would you have done in my place?

You wouldn't have mentioned it to Lambert,
would you?

Lambert was the one who hired me.

It's good crap, believe me.

Still, I had doubts.

Then I told myself that it
was the opportunity of my life,

...so I kept them.

Only Lambert wasn't happy,
you know?

His men have chased
me everywhere.

Some friends sent me
here to see a certain...

...Bockin, to whom he could sell the
stones. But they had deported him.

He's done, now you know.

Lord Riviere!

Couldn't you knock?

Excuse me,
I'm in a hurry. Wolf Gerke.

I have just arrived in Free City
and just spoke with Mr. Villeterre.

I am interested in
your pied, I am a buyer.

How much do you want?

- Eight hundred thousand francs.
- Quite a high value.

A cigarette?

With pleasure.

I already saw that somewhere.

- That air force was well known.
- Fighter pilot?

47 victories, approved.

Not bad, I left it at 35.

In that case we are comrades.
We can speak frankly.

If I had more of those stones,
I'd be much more interested.

Infinitely more.

I have.

So, put the cards on the table.

Come on, a former pilot does not hesitate.

Two hundred million.

Well, I'll offer you three million.

Don't you think that's
a good ticket to Paris?

Come on, Mr. Riviere,
don't make a face.

The stones belong to us and I
am in charge of recovering them.

Three million, and not a penny more.

It's my first and last offer.
Say yes or no, nothing more.

I'm taking the stones,
and the two of us are in peace.

Go away!

Calm down, Riviere, calm down.

They never took me prisoner.
I always beat my opponents.

Besides,
you don't look like a killer.

Three million Riviere,
and not a penny more.

For now, keep them.

Very soon you yourself will
be begging me to take them.

I'm in room number eight.

Excuse me, ma'am.

What happens?

Your Villeterre is a convict.

why?

He betrayed me.

And what will you do?

get lost from here

I will help you.

No, no. It's okay like that.

Don't you trust me?

Michelle! Where are you going?

If I understand correctly,
quadrille is Mr. Lambert's hobby.

Anyone can't traffic weapons.

Also don't worry,
those diamonds are legal.

Not for me. I know that song.

Johannesburg, the four-way Dakar
connection, then on the way to toast.

No, dear friend, I have good
connections that keep me in the loop.

What amazes me, and saddens me,
is that Mr. Lambert didn't count on me,

...I could have taken
care of that matter myself.

Mr. Lambert thinks highly of you.

He greatly appreciated
his help on the oil issue.

However, he believed that this
matter was not "worthy of you.

A very attentive delicacy.

So they don't need my services.

On the contrary.

I don't understand,
this morning he requested.

I ask only one thing.

Find a legal way to stop
Riviere from leaving the country.

Legal.

Like diamonds?

I understand very well,
sir. But who would buy a rough diamond?

Nobody. Now if we were
in Alexandria or Envers,

...or if he were just a well
carved and polished lover,

.but this, can not be sold.

Or at least I can't.

A tip.

Don't teach too much, it's dangerous.

Sleeve!

It is necessary I wanted to
sell As quickly as possible.

You know everyone.

Nina! Nina!

I'm back now.

It's burning me

No, no.
To look beautiful you have to suffer.

what?

It's a Parisian proverb.

Paris, always Paris.

I love Paris.

- Me too. Here, give him a shampoo.
- Okay, Nina.

It's urgent, Nina.

do you love him?
Do you want to go with him? Confess it.

You're crazy,
I can't leave Severin.

But you're dying to do it!

In any case, I'll try. I know an
American and you might be interested.

Love is beautiful!

We'll pack the bags
and be right back.

Okay. It's okay.

Did you understand? Come back in an hour.

- Okay. - Agree?

Riviera! What are you doing here?

They've been looking for you
everywhere in Dakar for ten days.

What's wrong with you?
I thought you had died.

I'll explain.

Is it something serious?

yes

Tell me, are you leaving today?

at 5 for Abidjan.

can you take me

I will try.

I warn you that I do not have a visa.

Listen: At 5 in the ground below,
behind the hangar.

We will pick you up at the end of the track.

very good

Luckily the tip is included.

We will meet again, dear friend;

Nina will help us.

No need, I'm leaving.

It's not true Michel, you can't.

Why not?

Tonight Nina will have a client,
I swear.

I appreciate your kindness but...

I don't want to be nice!
Is that all I am to you?

You won't say you love me, will you?

And if so?

You'll be sorry because I'm leaving.

No! Come on, let go of me!

No!

and Michel!

And then, the little bird goes.

I'm sorry too. I liked it.

It's a pity you didn't
wait for Christmas.

Oh yes...!

If I could too.

This road and the
road that never ends.

Another two posts and
we will have arrived.

- Mr. Riviere? - Yes

Get down. get down!

Give me your passport.

- What for?
- Give me your passport

You don't have a visa, follow me.

Come on, get on!

It's okay!

A dark-haired man in his
life. Outward journey, return.

cards are never wrong

Don't be sad.
You will see Mr. Riviere again.

I appreciate him
much more than you.

It won't last long, fear not.

As soon as you give me the stones,
it's yours. And forever.

He has a very nice profession.

We are not as lucky as others.

Lambert, his boss is a bandit.
you know it.

I know. And sometimes he disgusts me.

But I'm not the only one in Africa,
am I?

So can it be that
he is a little pious?

Sometimes

So where is Michael?

Don't be in such a hurry.

There he is.

Wait here. I will receive it.

and my passport

We'll stay with him for
now. See you later, sr.

Nice walk, Riviera.

Was it you who offered it to me?

Yes, and now I offer you a drink.

Michelle.

scotch

Why not?

Did you have a good walk?
I'm glad to see you.

A long day-right Riviere?
escape attempt, arrest,

.you're trying hard, man.
And in this country that is bad.

Don't worry about my health.

I am very interested.

Were the police friendly?

Like cops.

So did you understand this time?

Understand what?

That you lost.

A battle is not a war.

Nice phrase. It is not mine.

I know,
but this has no allies.

What will you do without a passport?

Listen to me

Any attempt is useless.

You played and lost.

Give me the merchandise, if not...

but?

Otherwise you will never
leave this country. believe me.

Are you trying to scare me?

You're smart enough
to know I'm not lying.

listen to me well

Item 1: You will never have the
diamonds. Article 2: go to hell.

Did you understand?

Article 3: the return of the
merchandise will be made by Mr. Riviere.

.within 24 hours
from now. Last term.

Did you understand?

Won't you advise him?

He must need it.

A beer

To the health of a compatriot.

But you are German, right?

At least there is someone
who understands me.

- Where are you from?
- From Berlin, and you?

- I'm also from Berlin.
- Really?

- From East Berlin.
- Are you also wanted?

Very hot, huh?

I worked there for the government.

yes? There are many
paths that lead to that.

How did it end up here?

It's a long story.

In order to have some clothes
and food you have to work.

To be able to buy a little of everything,
cigarettes.

- You have to live, right?
- Well yes.

Besides being able to have a
good girl. You have to be someone.

Yes

I thought that too once.

And I watched it all
fall apart one fine day.

The captain for the army.

That was what they wrote to me.
Do you know what my answer was?

To then be tortured? In a
German Army fighter plane?

In the blink of an eye to see
myself in pieces, accepted!

And they dared to tell me
not to be so pessimistic.

I was eager for a
change of my luck.

And in the meantime it was
time to say: "The foreigner."

And one day it came.

Just what they were looking for

Young souls with much honor
to the government of Africa.

And there I was. A
young soul as always.

But, I tell you my life.
- No, I like that.

Tell me,
is your name really Gerke?

It is a strange question that arises.

Aren't you really embarrassed?

It is not easy being German.

Yes, there are many people who
don't even know what it really means.

Germany! Health!

You try too hard.

It's worth nothing.

I'm screwed.

The big cake was not for me.

There is the small aviation
company with some friends...

.of the squad,
but it has to be tomorrow.

- But since I'm...
- No, I don't want to owe you anything.

Or me?

Don't get ahead of me Manuella.

- Can I come in? - Yes.

But, you don't see anything here

- And then?
- No, there is nothing to do.

My friend sent me to tell you.

I knew that.

It doesn't matter, Nina,
thank you very much anyway.

And for the next one,
let us know before you arrive.

Listen Michel.

- I mean, may I call you Michel?
- Of course.

Well, he is already there. If you
want to leave, there is only one way.

which one? Olsen

He needs $1,600 to fix his boat.

- But I don't have a dime.
- I'll lend it to you.

As if I have to sell everything
I have to give it to him.

you That's very nice, Nina,
and when can we leave?

Within one or two days.

That would be fine.

But I have to find a
way to hide the stones.

I can keep them at home.
I have a safe.

- They won't be in danger there.
- Good deal.

You see,
you can make your honeymoon trip.

- Shut up Nina!
- This is not a honeymoon.

Not at all!

Ah, now I understand.

It is something out of use.
You're definitely fed up.

I am more or less well
and I have the diamonds.

Good game, huh?
But if you are a whore!

Betrayed twice is too many.

I thought you were
less evil than the others.

But you surpass them. Your
diamonds rotted your head.

Keep them well.

Arrange them so that no one catches them,
no one.

- Now listen behind the
doors - Me? Only pass.

Hello? Severin here.

Manuella is very ill.

I don't know, she has a high fever.

She asked for you several times.

Very good.

I'll be waiting for you.

Amadou, come here.

Come.

Let's toast.

Take, take.

do you know

- Last night I spoke without thinking.
- I also.

- Come quickly.
- Did the doctor come?

I'm waiting for it.

First floor, room 5.

Sydney!

Heavens, my lover.

Pig!

Don't despair, okay?

bastard! Coward!

Doesn't he realize he's leaving?

What will be left alone?

bastard!

He is a cursed.

- It won't do any good.
- Why did we do this to him? Why?

He embarrasses me.

Take me Michel. I want to leave.

take me

Don't cry anymore.

We'll go.

- Olsen?
- I'll take the German deal.

No,
I don't want you to give in because of me.

gently. There he is already. oh

Is Free City nice?
- We already finished?

yes

Tell me.

- Is your device working or not?
- Now we can go around the world.

Around the world, around the world,
I don't ask for that much, you know?

Hello, hello.

There you have your
provisions Christopher Columbus.

Go up Monzard,
then look for another.

- Okay, ma'am.
- Take this. It's the.papers.

They are all in order. % My
Horace had a tremendous job

...to get them.
Do you forget we're^Christmas?

- Thank you Mrs. Nina!
- Hey, carefully, carefully.

They have everything they need.
Coffee and even a bottle of whiskey.

Sweating at Christmas is not Christmas.

- Herman! - Yes.

Is it true that Michel
has diamonds?

Today you are clumsy if
you believe in Santa Claus.

Take advantage. And pass me the garland,
okay?

Everything is ready.

Everything is already insured.
Listen, you have to...

The deadline has expired, comrade.

you won. I agree.

We'll toast to that.

- Rudy, scotch. -Yes.

- Riviere is doing a good business.
- Oh, excellent business.

Put down the bottle.

- Be careful, the scotch could knock him over.
- I don't come from Paris.

and now? Where are the pebbles?

- They're not here.
- No more nonsense, comrade.

I buried them in the desert. — I
will be able to find them at night.

The time comes when I
don't accept any more jokes.

But I'm not kidding at all.

Tomorrow morning
we will go together.

I give him his loot,
he gives me my passport.

My part. And then I hope
I never see him again.

- Hello, how are you? - Good.

Okay, shall we dance something?

I give you my word that I
will go with you unarmed.

If I lie to you,
You'll have a chance to kill me.

- I will, count me in.
-I trusted you.

I apologize but I must
invite you to my table.

There is no problem with that.

- Hello - Hello, Nina

merry christmas merry christmas

good night

I wonder if Michel could
get rid of the German.

Don't worry about him,
he's strong.

merry christmas everyone

- Scotch. - Yes.

I was wounded in the swamps
of the southern colonies.

I also fought
south of the Colony.

A very funny dance.

Those little brothers
were very good fighters.

Yes, they knew how to dance well.

On Christmas night we can
tell each other secrets, right?

The war has good moments
in spite of everything.

Yes, I know.

And yet,
we don't like it for that.

It's a drug. Look, junkies.

Look what they've done to us.

Yes, it took time to detoxify.

At first I thought of
enlisting for Indochina.

me too

- d No? Yes.

Do you realize?

As usual.

feed him

It is for him.
You have to feed him.

Tell me.

How much do you plan to make
exactly from this business?

The same as me, right?

Two million, three?

wretched.

You took it in exchange for merchandise,
right?

Service for service, right?

They are always the
same. You are hurting me.

- You made it good.
- Your way of acting is what makes me laugh

Have you already packed your bags?

You found a good match, Michel!

Diamonds as dowry.

Only you will never
get away from me.

Do you remember? I gave you that dress.

And this.

- My boat is useless.
- I don't understand.

My ship is broken.,
Broken! It is impossible to leave.

will you allow me? - Yes.

But since it's Christmas you can.

But come quickly, okay?

- For you, Gerke. Health!

Christmas is also
celebrated in Germany.

For everyone it is the
only day of freedom.

At least that if you can celebrate.

That's all we got left,
Mr. Gerke.

And I miss him too.
For Germany!

A liberal Germany,
a liberal and united Germany.

Health.

Excuse me. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas!

Nothing serious, I hope.

No, no. Everything is fine.

Nothing new for the place.

All this is beautiful.

- Get out of here.
- You have to do something.

- Are you kidding?
- Sydney, listen to me.

He will leave tomorrow,
I will stay with you.

Sydney!

I beg your pardon.
Enough already, go away!

You call your friends.

Come on darling, that wasn't right.

It's okay for you to be jealous,
but you're not racist.

-Hello Mr. Viileterre, how is he?
- Hello.

Shall we dance? With pleasure.

A beautiful woman
does not have to be sad.

Do not forget that I am like
Santa Claus in this country.

Come on, come on.

Are you tired or do you want to continue?

you feel bad

Because taking game
from a hunting dog is low.

- A hunting dog?
- That's right, hunting dog.

Your boss hates you.
He go get it, go check in

You will escape like the rabbit
that they will then make mincemeat.

200 million worth the rabbit. The
rabbit is stewed with diamonds.

He may be a hunter,
but a professional one.

While you are an amateur.

- The diamonds are not yours.
- Neither are yours.

And now you will earn even less. You
will be more mocked than me. Much more.

Enough!

Merry Christmas.

- How are you Mr. Villeterre?
-How is he?

good night

I at least try to go uphill,
but you always hesitate.

You like to be given orders.

Is it true?

Do you like your boss Lambert?
Do you like Villeterre?

No,
then why don't you give me back my rabbit?

It's my job.

If you would act as you told me before...

.that if you had other
moves to make...

It's all over. She forgets fast.

- There is a new war.
- You joke.

Some old corners
surrounded and us inside.

Just us.

Having something that would
make us laugh at the world.

A small airline that
would only be ours.

Ten million is well worth that, isn't it?

- You're crazy.
- You just have to say yes.

Music!

Bring him whiskey and music.
That is something very deep.

Chubert's piece, Auvegnaire.
An Auvegnaire Congo...

to cry your sorrows.
Would you like that?

Where do you come from ?

You won't tell me you're
coming from the hairdresser.

What does all this mean?
The night is not over yet

- For me yes.
- And one for Laraffe.

And another for me.

- What are you doing?
- They bless the war.

- It's funny, right?
- This is my friend Wolf Gerke.

See a fighter pilot.
Iron sight at fourteen knots.

He came to defend the colony from
those who, like me, armed the fire.

Honor to the brave pilot who fell
with his parachute in miserable Africa!

Look at it. look at us

What's the point of being a hero?
No problem.

Ah, the heroes are tired,
empty, wounded.

-Another!
- Wait, I'm going to teach the heroes.

I'll give them what they need.

- Scotch. - That's useless.

You can't dance that thing.

No!

Where are we? In a
bar or on a battlefield?

Is it Christmas or is it
where the dead are?

- No; waiting. - Let me.

There's no reason to break that record,
man. Military music is beautiful.

It doesn't bother me
personally. But it's very uplifting...

...to others. Look, for example.

Look at the heroes, look at them. He
puts a little gear on them and that's it.

They feel like in war.
The happy heart.

And they even give them medals,
and how happy they are!

And they are ecstatic with
them Alone. In her room.

But then, confess it,
you miss the war.

Do you think they are already cured? Well,
know that you will never be cured.

Why are they like this? If they
miss the good opportunities...

Do not forget that there are
always wars. And there still is.

It is something constant. Luckily also,
because it is necessary that...

...men are good for something.
But when it comes to shitheads like...

...you,
it would greatly complicate things.

Merry Christmas
to party continues.

And after this piece,
we move on to pleasure.

Come on, this makes me sick.

come dance Would you let me?

To show her that I can be a good guy,
yeah.

- Your passport - But how...

It was Villeterre. She
took me to a police contact.

- Why do you do that?
- From day one tries.

.be nice.

Tomorrow morning we
will have crossed the border.

- No, wait.
- Michel, you're crazy, why?

You can't understand it.
They are man things.

See you tomorrow. I'll be
fucking them until tomorrow.

And then, do you decide?
Do you want to get on the engines?

Motors only yours.

We have the dough. All we
need is to decide once and for all.

And the new company
will be called Gerke-Riviere.

Riviere, Riviere & Company.
Okay. I agree.

And I know how to sell the stones.

- Come, let's look for the stones.
- In the desert?

-No. -I knew it.

Wait, I'll explain it to you. Because.

- What if it's a trap?
- You think?

I have your. word and I believe him.

Believe me, everything is fine.
Tomorrow everything will be resolved.

Come, let's go to your house. Come.

Don't worry. I have your
advice. And in a week like this.

Take.

Jeames!

No, it's nothing serious.

My God! The diamonds.

What are you thinking?
Now I have nothing to do.

- Come on, come on.
- I want to go too.

I'm fed up too

I would also like to see
the Galeria Lafayette.

Six, seven, eight, nine,
ten, eleven, twelve.

midnight.

- Michael, what's wrong?
- They were stolen.

- Where are they?
What is she talking about?

Michel, I swear. He would
never have taken those diamonds.

The wise men bring them gifts
and I give them champagne.

Gerke. -Yes.

- Christmas brings surprises.
-Why?

Because that's how
Christmas is in our land.

That's right.

When they were talking, he went to
the chicken coop to hide something.

- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas!

Come on, dig.

You too, right? Where are they?

Come on Severin, we're not kidding.

Come on! Dig...

write him down

Go on.

Come on, go away.

asshole!

They wanted to make war.

They seem meek. Some puppies.

It is a very old trade. But you learn,
20 years ago I did it.

But he was not the strongest.
Do not move!

Get in your little planes,
and don't screw anyone else.

- Let's follow him -
He has the diamonds

- Michel, stop that, I beg you.
- Are you kidding?

Quick, to the truck!

- And your arm?
- It's better, it's nothing serious.

- Go over there, I'll go over here.
- But they don't have weapons.

Severin! He returns.

Severin, come back

Come back.

come back severin

come back

I beg you. Francois.

But I'm here, Manuella

It is better that they go.
We'll start over together.

The great life. Do you remember
the bison coat I promised you?

You will have it, and jewelry, pearls.
Everything you want.

Francois, return the diamonds.
If they find you they will kill you.

I don't care about diamonds!

If I stole them it was
so I wouldn't be alone.

So as not to lose you.
So you don't run away.

- Come on, come - No.

Come No!

Come, come. Let go.

- Come let me go

- Come, come.
e, I tell you to let go of me

Manuella, Manuella!
Come back Manuella.

Manuela!
Come back Manuella, come back.

Come back, Manuella, come back.

François.

over here

Manuella, forgive me.

Manuela.

iRiviere! Riviera.

over here

Come find them. take them

- Get them!
- That won't do you any good.

Come closer Riviere. Come closer.
I'll give you back your diamonds

And the bison skin for Manuella,
and the new plane.

It's hard, it's hard.

They will lose everything. It's hard.

Come, come little ones.
Come on, come on

There is party.

Come, come,
I'll beat you like a dog.

Like a dog.
Come, come closer, I'll bust you.

Pig.

I killed Manuella.
Riviere, Manuella is dead.

Dead! Dead!