Borgen (2010–2013): Season 1, Episode 6 - Statsbesøg - full transcript

Shouldn't we go through
the press release again?

It's 10:30 p.m., Kasper.
Perhaps you should get a life.

Is it that tough being a celebrity?

I came to apologize nicely,
and you treat me like some stalker.

If you're going to work,
you'll have to go next door.

- Right?
- Yes.

Good night.

This is Benjamin, my spinning instructor.

Hi, Benjamin, could you spin away
and let the grownups talk?

You can't talk to people like that!

Are you dating?



"Politics is war without bloodshed.

War is politics with bloodshed."

- Good morning, Birgitte.
- Good morning.

"Tomorrow 10:30 a.m., President Grozin
arrives at Borgen, you greet him.

At three p.m., President Grozin takes
afternoon tea with the queen.

And 7:30 p.m., there is a gala performance
at the Royal Theater."

Right, so gala dress in the evening
and the pinstripe during the day, right?

Yes, that's fine.

But we also need to discuss
how we'll handle that dissident,

Vladimir Bayanov, who arrived yesterday.

Yes, I saw it.

He and President Grozin
are the closest you get to deadly enemies.

What do you suggest?

That we deflect by celebrating
the Danish democracy for its ability



to accommodate two opponents
from the same nation.

That we support freedom of speech,
free press and all that.

All right.

I've got to go, Kasper. See you later.

It's your dad.

He says you agreed he could
spend the night tonight?

Yes.

I forgot to tell you.

I'm sorry, I forgot.

Hi, Dad.

Sure, we're excited.

No, we have a lot going on. Yes.

Do you mind grabbing a cab then?

Or the metro, of course.

You could ask at the airport if they have
a scooter you can borrow.

See you. Bye.

So your father is visiting today?

Yes, he's coming to listen to this guy.

Vladimir Bayanov.

He's reading his poetry at Politikens Hus.

And what is your plan?

Hey, what's your plan with your dad?

Nothing. He'll come here,
and we'll take care of him.

You mean, I will take care of him. Right?

Phillip, this is my first official visit.

- Just give me two days, okay?
- Sure.

It's nice planning
for him to come here at the same time.

I know.

Listen, it would mean a lot to me
if you could take care of him.

I think he's feeling a little lonely
on Bornholm.

Really? I thought he blossomed
after the divorce.

I'm not so sure.

We are talking about one night.

Two at the most.

But you know your dad likes
to play schoolmaster with me.

- He's a high school teacher.
- He sees me as...

the big nasty capitalist,

- which feels...
- Phillip, we can't discuss this.

He's my dad.

I'm asking for a favor. Will you help me?

- Thank you.
- Can't we discuss this?

Not now.

Okay.

When will the prime minister
be home today?

OFFICIAL VISIT

President Grozin will sit
here next to his foreign minister.

You sit opposite, back towards
the fireplace, as a prime minister should.

Will the press come
and take pictures before the meeting?

- What do you say, Kasper?
- Let's minimize the press.

I mean, Grozin is not
a very good story for us,

he has a dubious reputation
as a very cruel leader.

And that's why I'm handing him the seat

as head of the Organization
for Security and Democratic Development...

And the gala performance
at the theater tomorrow?

That's the monarchy's show.
We are just guests.

So relax and enjoy.

The energy and climate minister is here.
He wants to deliver good news personally.

Good, send him in.

- This way.
- Thank you. Birgitte!

Finally, we have a deal.

President Grozin has just decided
to buy wind turbines for, get this...

one billion euro from Northwind
in Horsens.

- Is it confirmed?
- I just received a fax

from the Turgisian Embassy.

And I've spoken with the chairman
at Northwind, and the Foreign Ministry.

Everyone confirms.

Grozin is ready to sign
after the press conference

and the handover ceremony tomorrow.

Amir, congratulations.

Your yelling and screaming
at the climate summit in Paris bore fruit.

This makes Denmark the biggest
exporter of green energy in Europe.

And it could mean that the Russians...

will be the next buyers.

That's a good story.

The government is creating new jobs,

better environment worldwide

and the possibility of new
export ventures to the old East Bloc.

Imagine if the industry
ended up liking us!

Am I right in saying this changes our view
on the press during the meeting?

Give them the full package.
Big smiles from you, Birgitte.

Right. "You have an opinion until..."

"It's a great honor
to pass on the torch of democracy

to the Turgisian nation.

As a token of my admiration
and respect..."

"Admiration"? I don't
think so. We don't have to admire him

- just because he buys wind turbines.
- I'll remove it.

Birgitte, do you have a minute?

I've been asking for a meeting
for two weeks. I just need a minute.

Yes, of course.

This is a collection of reports
from Amnesty International,

Human Rights Watch, Red Cross
and Transparency International.

They all describe atrocities committed
by Turgisian security forces,

who report directly to President Grozin.

Amnesty describes persecution
and repression

of ethnic and religious minorities
in Turgisia.

I know of Grozin's reputation.

Yet still many believe he has created
real democratic results.

Like what?

They don't even have
democratic elections.

That a man like Grozin is taking over
the chairmanship

in the Organization
for Security and Democratic Development...

It is a disgrace.

And you know it, Birgitte.

It wasn't my decision to give it to him.

I'm giving him the chairmanship,

because Denmark happens to have it
right now.

You are receiving him. Officially.

There once was a time
you would have protested it with me.

That was before you became
a pragmatist.

Not being pragmatic is your privilege,
Anne Sophie,

because you lead a party
that's 1% above the cutoff line.

I am prime minister for everyone,
including the ones who didn't vote for me.

Remember that, okay?

Thanks.

There are 21 million people

living in Turgisia, which as we see here

is situated on the Black Sea,
bordering Ukraine to the west

and Russia to the east.

After the Berlin Wall fell,
the country left the Soviet Union,

becoming an independent republic in 1991.

And in 1996, its current president,
Grozin, was elected.

In the country's Southeast mountains
lives the Sarkesian minority,

led by Vladimir Bayanov in the fight
for independence,

since the birth of Turgisia.

Our correspondent in Russia,
Gorm Hallund,

sends us this report
from the turbulent region.

Good, Ulrik. You have 30 seconds.

Grozin.

Turgisians. Sarkesians.

It's a little "Peter Pepper picked
a peck of pickled peppers", isn't it?

Thank you.

So, what do you think?

You should never wear anything else.

- For the Royal Theater tomorrow?
- Yes.

- I won among the secretaries.
- Again?

Impressive.

There must be foul play.

What do I do if the queen speaks to me?

Do I say "Ma'am" or "Your Majesty"?

Is this a so-called hypothetical question?

You are right.

It'll probably just be a very boring ball.

Is my speech ready?

Yes.

I promised TV1 Radio
that you'd give them

a brief comment on Bayanov's visit
and resistance to Grozin.

They'll call around 3:30 p.m.

I can't. I have to pick up my kids.

Fine. But they are out for blood.

Bayanov and Amnesty are having a protest
at the same time as the gala tomorrow.

Just tone it all down a bit
in the interview.

I can't ask Phillip to pick them up again.
I just can't.

I could do it.

That's nice of you, Sanne, but...

That's nice of you, Sanne. Thank you...

I look forward to welcoming
President Grozin.

We are going to discuss how to improve
security and democracy

in the OSDD countries.
Most of all in Eastern Europe.

Mom. Mom.

Shh.

No, I won't personally meet with Bayanov,

but I appreciate him coming here
to take part in the debate.

- That's what democracy is about.
- Mom.

Yes, exactly. I'm only glad that he

uses his ability
to express himself in this country.

Hold on. Please give me two seconds.

Magnus peed his pants.

I have to go now.

Talk to Kasper Juul if there are
more questions regarding the visit.

Thank you.

My poor baby.

Why didn't you say you had to pee?

I have, along with the best in Denmark...

- Hello.
- Hi.

Hi.

Why did you shower?

- We are starting in a minute.
- Okay...

He wet himself.

Okay.

- It's the third time this month.
- Third time?

- You haven't said anything.
- I have.

Is there something wrong with him?

When was the last time you
watched a movie with him in the afternoon?

I don't know. Why?

I think he misses you.

And now he's getting time with you
by peeing his pants.

- Of course it's my fault.
- No, that's not what I'm saying.

What are you saying then?

When the official visit is over,
I'll have more time.

Do you really believe that?

We have to discuss something.

Okay. What is it?

Isn't it true
that you have shares in Northwind?

Yes.

I have to ask you to sell them.

Okay...

Why?

Because tomorrow,
President Grozin will sign a deal

buying wind turbines
for over one billion euros at Northwind.

And it has of course been
under-performing for years.

Right.

But you know very well
we can't profit from something

that can be linked to government policy.

Right, but we've had the shares for years.

- It's just a coincidence.
- Yes.

And it's just bad luck, and I'm
very sorry, but you have to sell them

and preferably right now.

What...

are you serious?

Hello, this is Phillip Christensen.
I'd like to talk to you

about my shares in Northwind.

- Grandpa!
- Hello! You've got company!

- Hi, Dad!
- Hello.

- Welcome to Copenhagen.
- Thank you.

- Good to see you.
- You too.

Hi, buddy.

- Hi, Grandpa.
- Hello, Laura.

Tell me,
those gorillas with neckties out there,

- does everybody pass them or just me?
- Just you.

PET are just doing their job, Dad.

Hello, Per.

What's wrong with you?

Well, I...

I just sold some shares
and missed out on a...

- small fortune.
- I thought that was your thing.

Well, screw that. Money is just paper
as we said in my youth.

- Did you have a nice trip?
- Yes, thank you.

Who is that guy you're interviewing?

It is Vladimir Bayanov.

He's a very famous poet
and dissident in Turgisia.

Katrine, are you ready to run
through the manuscript with me?

- Sure.
- We'll have Bayanov first in the show.

Yes. He's on his way now.

Okay.

- But let's say we'll run through this...
- Yes.

- manuscript, when you're dressed.
- Sure.

- Good.
- Hi.

- Hello.
- Am I disturbing you?

Well, I'm in the middle of something.

Will I see you later?

Yes, I'll call you when I'm done.

- Okay. Bye.
- Bye.

Well, well. Somebody's got
a young boyfriend, huh?

- We are not a couple.
- Oh, okay. Then what do you call it?

I don't know, but we're not a couple.

Are you seeing other people?

- Tanja, we're not a couple!
- No!

- Aren't we done here?
- Okay.

Thank you.

Are you all right?

Oh, sorry. Yes, I'm fine.

Vladimir Bayanov.

- Nice to meet you.
- I believe I'm being interrogated by you.

Um, yes. Uh...

Would you like us to just
go over some of the topics

that I would like to talk to you about,
before we start?

Why?

- Well, just...
- No.

I have nothing to hide.
You can ask me anything.

I'm not President Grozin.

Of course not, um...

Welcome.

"And with a single word,
I am starting my life anew.

I was born to know you.

To call you by your name.

Freedom."

Damn, that is good!

I hope you don't mind me
giving your kids some culture.

Not at all.

They only get market economics
and soccer from me.

- Have we run empty?
- Goodness, yes.

Bayanov was fantastic.

The place was packed.

I must admit I felt some kinship with him.
After all, I used to be a rebel as well.

Hi, Bjørn.

We've just received a fax
from the Turgisian Embassy.

They ask us to arrest Vladimir Bayanov
and hand him over

- to be prosecuted in Turgisia.
- What is the reason?

Terrorism, high treason.

Various crimes against
the Turgisian nation.

- The list is quite long.
- Is there proof?

No, just a long list of accusations.

Then we do nothing.
We see it as a routine inquiry.

- You're serious?
- Bjørn.

In the memo I received
from your ministry,

it says that Bayanov has been living
in exile abroad the last ten years, and...

that President Grozin has attempted
to have him handed over many times.

This is just another attempt.
He's shooting blind.

- I have to go. We don't act on it.
- Okay.

Who's getting arrested?

- You weren't meant to hear that, Dad.
- Is it Bayanov?

I can't tell you.

What does democracy mean to you?

It is like asking
what love means to me.

Please elaborate.

Well, it's...

so difficult to explain,
but yet so easy to understand.

We would not die without democracy, but...

democracy develops the human race.

Because it forces us to embrace

and to understand those
who think differently.

Mr. Bayanov, you are one of the most
prominent members

of the Sarkesian minority in Turgisia,
who is fighting for an independent state.

Often with violent methods.

Do you find that violence
is sometimes necessary?

Yes.

Violence is necessary because Grozin
is trying to destroy my people.

Should we not defend ourselves?

But sometimes the Sarkesians
do more than defend themselves.

There have been bombs killing civilians

and other episodes
that can only be described as terrorism.

Do you sympathize with that?

Politics is war without bloodshed.

But war is politics with bloodshed.

Yes, that doesn't answer my question.

Before Chairman Mao became
the leader of a great nation,

he was accused of being a terrorist.

Before Yitzhak Shamir became
the prime minister of Israel,

he too was accused
of being a terrorist.

If you win your war,

you are remembered
for being a great politician.

If you lose, you are remembered
for being a terrorist.

Mr. Bayanov...

are you a terrorist?

Is Grozin?

Thank you very much
for coming here today.

Hi, beautiful.

Was everything okay today?

What?

Should I not come by?

No.

Perhaps.

It's my job, you know.

I just don't think
we should mix things together.

It's not like we are
getting married tomorrow, right?

Right. That's fine.

- Katrine.
- What was that interview?

- What do you mean?
- "It is the same

as asking me what love means to me."

Kasper, what is the problem?

What are you doing?

- Are you alone?
- Yes.

Listen, the editors give me all
the critique I need,

- you don't have to call all the time.
- Then I hope they gave you hell.

That was the worst shit ever.

You were openly flirting
with your interview subject.

You are so far out.
I don't even want to hear it. Bye.

- No, I just got an empty document.
- Ready?

Are you ready? Voila!

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

Pancakes and coffee are ready
in two minutes.

I borrowed your robe, okay?

Sure.

Good morning.

- Good morning.
- What's that?

- It's my tux for tonight.
- But it's gala, white tie, I told you.

Sure, okay. I thought it was...

Should I get my secretary to...

No, it's fine, I'll figure it out.

Phillip here.

- Where are you going?
- The Royal Theater. Official visit.

- Wow.
- Kids, if you want pancakes,

you have to get dressed first.

- Well, get better soon.
- Come, Magnus.

That was Trine. She's sick.
She's not coming tonight.

- You're kidding.
- What is it?

Our babysitter just canceled.

Well, then I better stay another night.

- Could you, Dad?
- Of course.

- We should help each other, right?
- That is so great.

Turgisian President Grozin arrived
in Denmark today

to take over the chairmanship
in the international organization

for security and democracy, OSDD.

President Grozin landed
at Copenhagen Airport this morning

and is now arriving at Christiansborg,
where Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg

will receive him and introduce select
ministers from the Danish government.

President Grozin, welcome to Denmark.

President Grozin, can
you confirm that the Turgisian government

has placed an order with Northwind
worth one billion euros.

Like any other country,
Turgisia has a responsibility

to reduce its CO2 emissions,

and we believe

that our future lies in wind energy.

But can you confirm
you have placed the order?

Thank you. There will be time
for more questions later.

Mr. Grozin, please come this way.

Please.

I understand that Vladimir Bayanov
has not been arrested.

That is correct.

We received a request

for the arrest of Mr. Bayanov yesterday
from your Ministry of Justice.

And?

And it was simply a list of accusations.

As you're probably aware,
we cannot act without evidence.

Bayanov is a well-known terrorist.

There's no international arrest order
on Mr. Bayanov.

I mean no disrespect, Mr. President.

But our legal system makes it impossible
for me

to arrest a man who's legally
in the country.

Legally? Bayanov?

Yes, I understand he's been invited here
to talk about his poetry.

Let me tell you about Mr. Bayanov's
real poetry.

Bayanov was the brain behind the bombing

of our police headquarters last month.

The chief of police...

and five other men on duty were killed.

And almost 20 other people...

were badly wounded.

There...

is your evidence, Mrs. Prime Minister.

Right, this is
going to the Ministry of Justice.

I want an assessment in a few hours.

We will be looking
into this, Mr. President.

- What's up?
- What the fuck did you do with Bayanov?

- Yesterday's interview?
- Yes, what did you do?

I didn't do anything.
That interview was fine!

Right, that was...

a really great interview. It was great!

- You're so stupid.
- Great.

Look, I have a ton of requests
from foreign stations,

who want to use the broadcast.
It's that good.

- Congratulations, but could you please...
- Come here.

I think we should have a comment
from Grozin today.

So I'd like for you to meet
with Bayanov in the city.

Ulrik can take the six p.m. broadcast,
and you stay with Grozin and Bayanov.

- Then get going.
- Okay.

- Thanks.
- Yeah.

But first, TV1...

What do we know about that bombing?

Oh?

Is she free?

The pressure is on,
perhaps you should try later.

He'll be here in a minute.
Close the door.

Well, then find out.

And quickly, okay?
And then get back to me. Thank you.

Are you going to arrest Bayanov?

Not if I can avoid it.

You don't have to tell me
it's bad press, I know.

The question is
whether it would be worse press not to.

The entire international press has noticed
that Denmark is hosting both the president

and "the terrorist"
who wants to topple him.

BBC, two German
and a French channel want a comment.

No, not now. Yes.

The minister of justice is here.

- Hi, Troels.
- Birgitte.

What do your people say
about the evidence?

If you're asking if Bayanov is guilty,
I can't give you an answer, but...

my lawyers don't view the evidence
provided as weighty.

There are some pictures and...

some documents showing
that Bayanov once had connections

to people who were terrorists
in the past.

So I can honestly tell Grozin
the case is too thin?

Not completely.

Because we can actually arrest him.

Using the new anti-terror legislation,

which gives the police
extensive powers.

- If there is the slightest suspicion...
- Yes.

My party voted against the law
for this very reason.

It might seem weird,
if I use the same law

to arrest a possibly innocent man.

But it is very serious to have a suspected
terrorist in the country and not react.

We could say we are investigating.

Well, how long will Bayanov stay
in the country?

Why?

We need Bayanov to leave.

Then there is no longer an issue.

And how do we do that?

We leak it quietly to the press
that Grozin wants to arrest Bayanov

and hope he leaves the country.

- And if he doesn't?
- He will. He's not an idiot.

Yes.

Sorry, but you are due
at the Royal Theater in 80 minutes.

Thank you.

All right, the plan for now is...

we try to get Bayanov to leave
the country, if at all possible.

Thank you.

You left a message?

Has anybody seen... those...
some jewelry I borrowed?

They were in a... sort of black box.

- Yes, they are on the desk.
- Right.

They are fancy, huh?
Cufflinks and earrings.

Wow, they are gorgeous!

Are they the queen's?

- The ministry borrowed them.
- There's a ring too.

What about the Knight's Cross?
Don't prime ministers get those?

Shut up, you old provocateur.
You know my party doesn't accept orders.

When will you be home?

You'll be asleep by then, honey.

But I'll say good night now.

It's great that we will be home alone.

Have you ever tasted my waffles
with cardamom?

- This is ridiculous.
- No, Phillip, it's my job.

And on a night like this,
it's your job to go with me.

Three steps behind her, Phillip.

Thanks a bunch.
All right, what time is it, honey?

Right.

- What?
- Goddamn, you're gorgeous.

Yes! You look like the church wedding
that never happened.

Come here.

I have to pee.

- He's serious, Dad. Quickly.
- All right.

We'll drain off the water without
your help. Now get going.

Pretend to be married.

But they are married.

- You are married, right?
- Bye, bye.

Bye, see you.

Tonight we are broadcasting
from the Royal Theater,

where tonight's gala performance
is the classical ballet Swan Lake,

with music by Tchaikovsky.

Keep an eye out for Grozin in there.
He's left the hotel.

And arriving here is
Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg

with her husband Phillip Christensen.

Your mother is the most beautiful woman
in the world.

She looks like your grandma.

When she was young.

Sorry to bother you.

Bayanov just gave a speech at the protest
that Amnesty and Solidarity Union held.

Birgitte, he intends to give
a personal interview to TV1

and spill the beans on the warrant.

Damn it, Kasper.

Tell Höx to get PET to pressure
Bayanov some more.

Honey, we've got company.

Mr. Grozin.

So lovely to see you again.

The pleasure is all mine.
This is my wife Elena.

- Enchanted.
- How do you do?

Nice to meet you,
this is my husband, Phillip.

Hello.

Katrine, did you tell Bayanov
about the warrant?

I will tell him, Kasper.
I can't do any more. Bye.

- Katrine?
- Yes.

Things are rolling.
BBC just had breaking news with Bayanov.

The Turgisians link him with the bombing
of the police headquarters last month.

- Shit.
- Yes.

- Shit.
- Okay...

- Well, I'll of course ask him about that.
- But if he really was behind an attack

in his home country
with several dead... I mean, it's...

I can't let him go on the air.
I just can't do it.

I just spoke with the boss.
He's very worried.

But we don't know if he's guilty.

And if he is?

In your interview with him, he's close
to justifying terrorism on live air.

- Do you realize, how big this could be?
- Yes, I very well do.

We can't back down now.

Well, I need to talk
with the boss first. I have to.

Should I go there?

Yes, damn it!

But if he turns out to be a terrorist,
we cut the segment right away, okay?

Understood?

Yes.

- And stay near your phone, Katrine.
- Yes.

- All the time.
- Yes.

I'll call you back.

The Russian foreign minister
has just contacted me.

He recommends an immediate arrest
of Bayanov.

And strongly criticizes our passivity.

- We need do to something.
- We are in the process of warning him.

Hopefully he's leaving the country now.

And now is a break in the show.

- Comment on the food.
- The queen has invited her guests

to a finger buffet in the foyer
for the next 40 minutes.

And we can report that the buffet
will have canapés with roe,

salmon and shrimp
and venison from the Royal Deer Park.

Perfect.

Bayanov isn't leaving.

TV1 just announced an interview with him.

Mr. Grozin,
I understand tour wife...

I understand that Bayanov
is still a free man.

Giving interviews on television.

And, um,
the BBC knew that we wanted him arrested

and warned him one hour ago.
How did they get the story?

I have no idea,
I hope you're not implying that.

Tell my, why it is
that the Danish Prime Minister

has chosen to stand by a terrorist instead
of the next chairman of the OSDD?

Here we see Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg

and President Grozin
in polite conversation.

He has still not been arrested.

Do the lives of eight Turgisian policemen
mean nothing to you?

Of course they do.

And I do want to help you, but I cannot
preempt a police investigation.

The prime minister can order
Bayanov detained

until the police investigate the matter...

- No.
- A lack of goodwill on your part

must force me...

to reconsider my investment
in Danish wind energy.

Why should I place

a billion euros in a country that does
not care for my people's security?

I strongly recommend...

immediate action
and the arrest of Bayanov.

Things are developing with every minute.
The German chancellor supports an arrest.

France is against.
Russia insists on an arrest.

The entire international press
is whipping up a media frenzy.

You have to seriously consider an arrest.

We can always release him later.

Then arrest him. But be discreet.

Do you have a warrant?

Do you decline to comment
because the arrest is unlawful?

Mr. Bayanov,
would you like to say anything?

- Why arrest him?
- No comment.

We have free press in Denmark!

Viggo, come here.

There goes the internationally renowned
poet and dissident Vladimir Bayanov,

who was just arrested
and taken away by Danish police.

During the last three years,
more than 71 political activists

have disappeared in Turgisia.

One can only fear
that Bayanov will be number 72.

Danish Prime Minister
Birgitte Nyborg Christensen

ended up caving to pressure from abroad.

What the hell is happening?
You arrested Bayanov!

- Dad, let me get in the door.
- Do you know what's happening

in Grozin's so-called democracy?

- I can't take anymore now, Dad.
- It's insane!

You don't know what's happening.

- I'll check on the kids.
- I know you've arrested a man

without any proof,
at least according to the news.

But perhaps that's a lie?

Goddamn!

I can tell it's mom who wears the pants
around here, huh?

Enough!

A completely magical evening.

Do you think they'll mind,
if I sleep in the dress?

Have we had a glass of champagne or five?

Hey! We haven't even danced.

Come on.

Of course we should dance.

Oh! Sorry! Ooh...

You treat women like shit.

Don't you, Kasper?

Those are malicious rumors.

Sanne, the security committee
has an emergency meeting tomorrow.

A lot of documents need to be copied
and made ready.

Yes.

Don't shit where you eat.

Do you know that little proverb?

By the way, have you seen your friend
Katrine Fønsmark's segment

on the arrest of Bayanov?

Well, you probably should.

BAYANOV ARRESTED IN COPENHAGEN

Mr. Bayanov, the time is 10:40,
you are under arrest.

Why is he being arrested?
Bayanov, would you like to say anything?

This is only a demonstration
of the kind of persecution

that we Sarkesians receive.

- Please step back.
- Why is he being arrested?

- No comment.
- Can we see a warrant?

There goes the internationally renowned
poet and dissident

Vladimir Bayanov, who has
just been arrested by Danish police.

During the last three years,
71 political activists...

- Hi, Kasper.
- Katrine, what the hell is that

Cavling-horny journalism?

- I'm not up for this now.
- I don't care what you want.

Kasper, I'm not alone.
We'll have to talk tomorrow.

Who are you with?

What does it matter?

Is it that guy, Mr. Fitness?

Yes, it is.

Katrine...

Katrine, I just want to... Katrine?

Come here!

Benjamin, we can't keep going.

Hey, hey, hey.

Speak for yourself.

No...

Yes!

What are you doing here?
I don't want to fight.

I give you a perfect story,
and this is how you thank me.

What the hell do you mean?

- And you just hang up?
- Yes, when you call to trash talk me!

And I told you, I've got company.

Company?

- That's why you are here.
- Stop it.

Katrine, I'd like to...

Hello.

Hi, Benjamin.

Are you two...

- Are you a couple?
- Stop it, Kasper. You are drunk and dumb.

- Go home.
- I'm just saying hi.

Right, hi, hi, goodbye.

Right, but can I ask
if you are a couple or what?

Can I?

Benjamin, you are really out
of your league here.

Don't do that.

Katrine, I think he's ugly.

You are going home now!

- Should I throw him out?
- Don't touch me.

Just go in there.

- She told you to go.
- Don't do that.

- She told you to go in!
- Relax!

- Relax!
- She told you to go in!

Stop it!

Get a hold of yourself!

- Fucking relax, okay!
- Let him go, Benjamin.

- Let him go.
- Damn it.

Idiot!

Come on.

You and I will talk outside now.

Kasper!

I'll be right back.

Kasper, go home
and we'll forget about all this.

Damn.

A spinning instructor.

What were you thinking?

He's going to college.

Then we must play Trivial Pursuit one day.

- What the hell is your problem?
- He's not...

He's not good enough for you.

What the fuck are you doing?

We can't see each other
privately anymore.

This isn't working.

Just go home.

Go home.

You couldn't sleep either?

- I guess you got that from me.
- Thanks for the awesome genes.

I'm sorry, I was...

so angry before, that...

that wasn't quite fair.

It's okay.

- Let's have a drink to help us sleep.
- Perhaps not, Dad.

Right.

You just reminded me
so much of your mom before.

She was also...

pretty tough...
in the days before the divorce.

Dad, I'm the prime minister.

Can you imagine...

You don't love every single decision.

Are you doing well? You and Phillip?

The kids?

Yes.

So did your mom and I
for the first many years.

Then suddenly...

we stopped talking.

I've always told you...

that I was happy about the divorce.

That I felt much better afterwards.

It's not true.

I miss your mom every day.

That divorce...

is the worst that has ever happened to me.

That's why I have a drink...

now and then.

I know, Dad.

Birgitte, you must promise me one thing.

Promise me...

that you and Phillip...

always will stick together.

I promise, Dad.

Good morning.

You're up early.

When is your dad going home?

Today, I believe. Why?

Could you talk to him?

I have to go. I'm meeting
the security committee in half an hour.

- Perhaps you could talk to him?
- No, I can't.

He's your dad, and I don't have the energy
for this talk.

I'll talk with him, then.

But if he's leaving today already,
then it might not matter.

I'll wake up the kids.

Good morning.

- Do you want a cup of coffee?
- Yes, please.

Do we have milk?

Of course.

Da. Nyet.

Yes, yes. Yes, of course.

Dasvidaniya.

Grozin insists
on getting Bayanov handed over today.

Out of the question.

- There must be procedures for that?
- I don't think Grozin is unreasonable.

The entire point of OSDD is
that member countries help each other.

The only OSDD country opposed is France.

How long can we keep Bayanov?

Birgitte, we need him out
as fast as possible.

We are talking about an international
terrorism suspect in a Danish prison.

It can present
all sorts of security problems.

And I have to stress that nothing in
Danish legislation prevents extradition.

Except Bayanov would probably
be executed within 24 hours.

Officially, Turgisia banned
the death penalty six years ago.

And yet, 71 of Grozin's
political opponents disappeared last year.

That is Amnesty International's claim.

I just don't see extradition
as a possibility.

But you'd like
to sell wind turbines, right?

Am I right?

Not if it means committing a crime.

The Green Party cannot support
the extradition of a dissident

to an unknown future

because we want to sell
a billion's worth of wind turbines.

How much is a life for you, Troels?

- What a stupid argument.
- I don't think so.

One billion is a lot of money.

Remember, the Russians aren't dismissive
of buying Danish wind turbines.

And if we first get a foothold
on that market...

Are we discussing whether Bayanov's
head is worth a billion in exports?

I mean, no, but soon we are handing over
the chairmanship

in the Organization for Security
and Democratic Development to Grozin.

You have to trust him as a democrat.

Or this won't make any sense.

Trust in a man who has committed
innumerable human rights violations?

- We cannot support this.
- Excuse me, Amir,

but this is not something that you
or your party has to support.

Oh, really?

This is Denmark playing by the rules

by extraditing a suspected terrorist
to Turgisia.

That's the law,
it's not up for discussion.

We have to make a decision.

In a minute, you'll be in there on a sofa
getting your picture taken with Grozin.

We don't have to make a decision.

I have to make a decision.

We can sign the extradition agreement
after the ceremony.

All right.

- Now I'd like to be alone.
- Okay.

Good morning, Mr. President.

Good morning, Prime Minister.

Mr. President,
are you ready for the press conference?

- Of course.
- This way...

Excuse me.

Could I have a moment alone
with the president, please?

Of course.

That goes for you too.

Would you care to sit down?

Thank you.

What will happen to Bayanov
if we hand him over?

Let's not discuss that on a day
of celebration like this.

I can't hand him over
if you won't tell me.

My dear Prime Minister,
it is up to the Turgisian people...

and the Turgisian legal system to decide.

I mean no offense, Mr. President,
but I really need to know more than that.

Hmm.

Let me ask you a question.

Why do you consider yourself...

a better and more
democratic leader than I?

- Why would you ask me that?
- Oh, I think you know.

How old is Danish democracy? 160 years?

Ours is 20 years old.

It takes time, Mrs. Prime Minister.
It takes time.

The Turgisian people are not used to
being asked. They are used to being told.

It is in the...

DNA of my people to obey the leader.

So if I understand you correctly...

it is you, isn't it?

Mr. President, who will decide
what will happen...

Oh, are we playing games,
Mrs. Prime Minister?

I hope not.
There's a man's life at stake here.

Well, when our democracy is 160 years old,
we can talk.

Until then, I will not take
any more arrogant lessons from you.

- But you still haven't answered...
- I expect you to hand over Bayanov

before I sign any contract with Northwind.

Oh, by the way...

I understand it is your custom

to pick the journalists yourself
at press conference.

Yes.

Well, I have a favor to ask of you.

Here is a list of journalists that I
do not wish to take questions from.

Please respect that.

"My nation believes in the principle
of free press

and will uphold and defend this
in our constitution."

Do you recognize it?

It is part of the OSDD treaty
that you're signing today,

- as the new chairman.
- There's a time and place...

for free press and critical journalism.
Today is not one of them.

No more games, Mrs. Prime Minister.

Make sure
President Grozin gets this question.

- Katrine, you need to help us.
- I won't talk to you.

This is not private.

Ask Grozin about this.

What makes you think
you can dictate my questions?

- I don't, but you have to do this.
- I don't have to do anything.

We have a free press.

The prime minister will give you
the last question.

Trust me, you want to ask the question.

Ladies and gentlemen of the press,
please take your seat.

Yes.

Lindsay McGill, The Guardian.

Is President Grozin satisfied
with the arrest of Vladimir Bayanov?

Yes, I am very happy with the help
we have received from our Danish friends.

TV1.

Yes,
can the Danish prime minister tell us,

how strong is the evidence
against Bayanov?

That would be a question
for the Danish police.

I'm afraid I cannot comment on that.

Was that the last question?

Before we end this press conference,
I'd like to say that...

the President and I have
of course noticed

the criticism in the international media,

concerning the fact that Turgisia
is taking over the chairmanship

for the Organization for Security
and Democratic Development.

But I'd like to quote President Grozin

from his inauguration speech
from 1996:

"Democracy is not a principle
you can bend.

It's either or. It's yes or no.

And today, my nation, Turgisia,
has chosen to say yes to democracy."

I think we have the time
for just one last question.

Katrine Fønsmark.

Yes, this is for President Grozin.

Does your investment
in Danish wind technology

depend on the arrest
and handing over of Vladimir Bayanov?

I have great faith
in the Danish legal system,

and I can assure you that I do not link

the wind energy deal
with the case against Bayanov.

And thank you, I think
that was the last question.

You can take some pictures now.

I really appreciate your answer
to the last question.

Because I'm not going to hand him over.

And thank you very much.

Thank you.

- Hi.
- What's going on?

Well, your dad intends
to stay here until Monday.

I... I just can't take it.

Even though he is
a cute old hippie, so...

I'm checking into a hotel
for a few days.

Wait a second. Wait two minutes.

Hi, Dad.

You know, I think I'll stay
the weekend, so we can hang out.

We don't see each other much.

No, that's true.

Dad, this won't do.

I need time alone with Phillip.

And Phillip needs his robe,
his coffee and his red wine.

I need to keep the promise
I gave you yesterday, right?

Yes. I understand.

I'll go pack right away.

Bayanov was
detained in Denmark for the last 24 hours

as a terrorism suspect,
but left the country this evening.

He said he was very happy with events,

and flew on to Paris to speak
at a human rights convention in two days.

President Grozin's official visit
to Denmark ended today as well.

Shortly after assuming
the chairmanship of OSDD,

he signed a preliminary deal valued
at about one billion euros

with the Danish
wind turbine company Northwind.

However,
according to sources at Northwind,

Turgisia soon after had several questions
regarding the wording of the contract.

So it's still to early to tell
if the deal will go ahead.

The kids are sleeping now.

Okay.

Were they sad
because grandpa went home?

A little.

- But you're happy, I hope.
- Mm.

Right. Shall we tidy up?

No. Not us. I will.

But first you stay where you are,
while I go fetch...

the best Turgisian wine there is.

A gift from the official visit.

I don't know how you pronounce it,
but the literal translation is supposedly,

"The Blood of the Martyr."

Yes...

Mm-hmm.

How does it taste?

Hmm. Oh.

Do you know that your wife loves you?

I love her too.

But I'm not so sure
about that prime minister...