Oussekine (2022–…): Season 1, Episode 1 - Episode #1.1 - full transcript
BASED ON A TRUE STORY
[radio broadcaster]
Turning to last night's events in Paris
on the Esplanade des Invalides
and surrounding areas…
DECEMBER 5, 1986
…the numbers are shocking.
121 injured on the law-enforcement side.
There were 70 injuries
among demonstrators,
two of them extremely serious.
A 28-year-old man's hand was blown off
by a grenade,
another lost an eye
also due to grenade fire.
Doctors say it's too early to speculate
about his recovery.
Ten more demonstrators are
still hospitalized at this hour.
This afternoon in Paris, several thousand
high school and college students
staged another demonstration.
After gathering at the Sorbonne,
they marched as far as the Opéra
before returning to the Latin Quarter.
Covering these demonstrations for us
is Philippe Reltien. Philippe?
-[Philippe] Thank you.
-[phone rings]
I'm standing outside the Sorbonne
right now where approximately 1,000--
[radio switches off]
-Hello?
-Nine o'clock sharp tomorrow morning,
your place.
I just reserved a court for 9:30.
-You better be on time.
-Don't worry.
I'll be ready, and the final score
will be 6-love, 6-love anyway.
Yeah, except I won't be alone.
-Oh, so I'll finally know the guy.
-You'll see. He's amazing.
-He's gonna freak out about meeting you--
-Sarah, sorry. I gotta hang up.
-I'm running so late.
-Okay, 9:00 a.m.
-Okay, bye.
-Later.
[clicks tongue]
[sighs]
-Oh, excuse me.
-Hey, hey. Youth in a hurry.
Ah. By the way, about the rent,
my brother Mohamed will bring it
in two days.
He's still out of the country.
-No problem.
-Thanks so much.
[chattering]
-Evening.
-Oh, hi.
[siren wailing]
Damn.
[sighs]
[door opens]
[switch clicks]
OCTOBER 18, 1964 - VERSAILLES,
FRANCE - NATIONALITY FRENCH
[switch clicks]
-Anyone seen Lucas?
-I saw him before. He's here.
-Can't be far anyway.
-Okay, thanks.
-How you doing?
-Good. You seen Lucas?
-No, man. You got a cigarette?
-No, sorry.
[man] Don't put words in my mouth.
I'm not saying, "Back off."
I'm saying,
"Don't give in to police provocation."
Besides getting beat up like yesterday,
we'll get nothing out of it.
And you can bet
they'll take any opportunity
to destroy our credibility.
So like I said before,
the Central Committee has decided
we demonstrate peacefully.
We don't answer violence with violence,
that's all there is to it.
[newscaster]
…Georges Ibrahim Abdallah is in custody.
Is there reason to fear
more terrorist attacks in Paris?
For Attorney Georges,
there is no doubt about it.
We have to believe
the threat of terrorism is out there.
Those who committed these crimes
must be brought to justice.
I will work tirelessly
to convict Georges Ibrahim Abdallah.
So, did you buy the tickets?
You're persistent.
-Here.
-Thanks.
Will you be there too?
No, man. It's important, what's happening.
Just look.
This is history.
This concert is history.
-Hey. Let me know how it was.
-[man] Just one more thing. Please!
Stay together. Stay close.
Now we have something to defend.
[Nina Simone] ♪ Everybody knows
About Mississippi, goddamn ♪
♪ Can't you see it? ♪
♪ Can't you feel it? ♪
♪ It's all in the air ♪
♪ I can't stand
The pressure much longer ♪
♪ Somebody say a prayer ♪
♪ Alabama's gotten me so upset ♪
♪ Tennessee made me lose my rest ♪
♪ And everybody knows
About Mississippi, goddamn ♪
This is a show tune, but the show
hasn't been written for it yet.
[people chuckle]
♪ Hound dogs on my trail ♪
♪ Schoolchildren sitting in jail ♪
♪ Black cat cross my path ♪
♪ I think every day is gonna be my last ♪
♪ Lord have mercy on this land of mine ♪
♪ We all gonna get it in due time ♪
♪ I don't belong here ♪
I don't belong there ♪
♪ I've even stopped believing in prayer ♪
♪ Don't tell me
I'll tell you ♪
♪ Me and my people just about due ♪
♪ I've been there so I know ♪
♪ They keep on saying go slow ♪
♪ But that's just the trouble ♪
[backup singers] ♪ Too slow ♪
[Nina] ♪ Washing the windows ♪
[backup singers] ♪ Too slow ♪
-[Nina] ♪ Picking the cotton ♪
-[backup singers] ♪ Too slow ♪
-[Nina] ♪ You're just plain rotten ♪
-[backup singers] ♪ Too slow ♪
[Nina] ♪ Too damn lazy ♪
-[officer 1] Keep it moving! Now!
-[officer 2] Let's go! Let's go!
All right, get going!
Let's go!
Come on. Let's go!
-Clear out.
-Let's go. Clear out. Go home!
[Nina]
♪ You don't have to live next to me ♪
♪ Just give me my equality ♪
♪ And everybody knows about Mississippi ♪
♪ Everybody knows about Alabama ♪
♪ Everybody knows about Mississippi ♪
♪ Goddamn ♪
That's it!
The Hut
[chattering]
Excuse me. Would you have a cigarette?
-You don't mind?
-Sure, here you go.
-Thank you.
-I don't have a light.
-Here. I got it.
-Thank you very much.
-Thanks. Have a good night.
-Enjoy.
[passerby] Not that way, man. Trouble.
It's okay.
I'm just crossing towards Saint-Michel.
Okay. Whatever.
[explosion]
-[glass shatters]
-[person 1] Oussekine!
-[people shouting]
-[person 2] Miloud!
[in Arabic] Run!
OCTOBER 17, 1961
Be brave. Be brave, Aïcha!
Come on. Let's go.
[all shouting in Arabic]
[siren wailing]
[child, in English] Dad!
[child 2] Dad, wait for us!
[siren continues]
[speaking Arabic]
[in Arabic]
Over here. Come on up! Hide in here.
[indistinct]
[sirens continue]
-[officer 1 in English] Come on. Let's go!
-[officer 2] Let's go. Get up!
Line up, Arab bastards! Line up!
[indistinct shouting]
-[crowd shouting]
-[gunshot]
[gunfire]
[shouting continues]
[screaming]
[shouting, gunfire continues]
[shouting, gunfire end]
[machine whirring]
[whirring continues]
I'm so sorry. Did I wake you?
Nah, don't worry, Ma. I was up already.
Hmm.
-[kisses]
-Did you pray yet?
There any coffee?
[news fanfare]
[radio announcer]
Time for the news with Jerry Olivier.
-Jerry?
-Good morning.
Police and demonstrators clashed once
again in the Latin Quarter last night.
A 22-year-old student was found in
a nearby residential building at 1:00 a.m.
and was rushed to the nearby
Cochin Hospital in critical condition.
[radio announcer] Turning to the reactions
from various political quarters
to last night's violence.
First, from the majority party,
in the person
of former prime minister Raymond Barre,
who is also in the university faculty.
Mr. Barre advises patience
and understanding concerning the students.
Other major--
[singing along in French
with pop song on radio]
[music continues]
[music continues]
[radio off]
Sarah, you can't park here.
Hey, it's fine.
Just show your badge
if anyone says anything.
Will you relax? My brother is so much fun.
All right. We'll be down in 30 seconds.
-[knocks]
-Malik!
Malik, come on. We're running late.
-[knocking]
-Malik, what's up?
[knocking]
Malik!
We'll lose our reservation!
[knocking]
Malik?
-Excuse me, Carmen. Morning.
-Good morning.
Have you seen my brother?
No. I saw him briefly last night.
-Thanks, Carmen.
-You're welcome.
He probably just forgot.
Slept over at your mother's.
No. Something's weird.
I know my brother. It's not like him.
[radio announcer 1] On the other hand,
there is semi-good news,
although there are still many people
on the Left Bank--
[switches station]
[witness] …so they ran upstairs,
and then riot police started going--
[switches station]
Stop. That's awful.
[radio announcer 2]
…clashes pitting hundreds of demonstrators
against law enforcement.
The violent charges by motorcycle police
and, of course, the absence
of immediate medical assistance
contributed to the death
of one young man only 22 years old.
Marek Oussedine,
a student at Paris Dauphine University,
passed away last night.
That news is certainly going to have
a bearing on the rapidly unfolding events
as Chirac administration officials
last night began…
Did you hear what they just said?
[radio continues, indistinct]
That can't be possible.
Hang on.
They said "Marek" and "Paris Dauphine."
Your brother doesn't go to Dauphine,
right?
They said "Oussedine."
Oussedine, Oussekine. Come on.
Well, is Malik the type
to attend demonstrations?
-[radio announcer 3] You're--
-Sarah.
Sarah!
No, he doesn't demonstrate.
I have to go check my mother's.
[sighs] Could you please ask around
at the station?
They might have some information
to give you.
I told you. I'm new there.
I'm a rookie. They don't give me access--
Look, I'm just saying, just try.
You can ask a question, can't you?
Look, the police are aware of it
if it's on the radio.
Okay, I'll do what I can.
But calm down, okay?
Your mother will get scared
if you're this upset.
[sewing machine whirring]
-What are you doing here?
-You seen Malik?
No, he's not here.
You all right?
How are you, Ma?
Now you come in the morning?
I got up too early,
so I stopped by to see you.
Happy to see your daughter, right?
[in Arabic] Welcome.
[in English]
Why didn't you come for dinner last night?
-It was all ready.
-Sorry, Ma.
Sarah, you're all alone in your apartment,
and you don't even come to dinner with us.
There's some ftira left if you want.
Thanks, Ma.
And so?
"Marek Oussedine," okay?
Not "Michel Dupont."
They said "Oussedine."
Not exactly common.
-So knock on his door.
-I just did. Nobody's home.
-Did you speak to his buddies?
-No, not yet.
[sighs]
It's somebody else,
otherwise they would've told us by now.
[phone ringing]
I got it. It's all right.
-Hello?
-[Yann] Hello, Sarah?
Yeah.
-It's me. I'm downstairs.
-Okay.
I started asking around.
We need to talk, I guess.
Should I come up, or you wanna come down?
-[Sarah] No, stay there. Be right down.
-Okay.
[mother] What is it?
No one's heard from Malik.
[in Arabic] Why?
[in English] Isn't he home?
Yeah, he is probably. We're gonna go see.
Don't worry. It's nothing.
It's Saturday. He's probably slept in.
[mother] Mmm.
[in Arabic] Ben Amar, go and check.
I want to put my mind at ease.
[in English] You go find Malik.
You just scare the crap out of everyone?
There's gotta be an explanation.
Probably had too much to drink.
He's sleeping it off.
Too much to drink? Sleeping it off?
You're not talking about Malik.
Oh, give me a break.
-[sighs]
-Who's that guy?
A friend. He works for the police.
You're Ben Amar? How are you? Yann.
Well?
I asked the guys. We have to go to IGS.
You talking about internal affairs?
Yes.
They just said
we should go to them for information.
That's all I got so far.
Okay, I better call Mohamed.
What for? What's Mohamed gonna say?
Okay. Let's just go.
No. You stay with Mom, all right?
I'm not gonna worry her for nothing.
[car door shuts]
[engine starts]
[car drives away]
Do you want me to stay awhile?
No, no. This is probably not the time
to introduce you, okay?
Just take the subway home.
I'll call you later.
[breathes heavily]
[phone ringing]
It's all right, Ma. I'll get it.
Hello?
Hello? Mrs. Oussekine?
Who's speaking?
Are you Malik's mother?
Who's this?
Hey, your son got his head bashed in good.
-He died like the dog that he was.
-[gasps]
One less piece of shit in the world,
and it won't be the last--
[phone rattles in cradle]
[in Arabic] Who was it?
[in English] No one.
It's just a guy who got a wrong number.
[in Arabic] Come.
[in English] Are you posing for a picture?
Come set the table for your brothers.
[phone ringing]
Sorry I'm late. I'm Mohamed Oussekine.
[in Italian] Pleased to meet you.
As you can see, we have invested heavily
in modern machinery.
This will save you plenty of time.
[in English] Yeah, of course.
But the question is not only
how much time we will save,
but how much money we will make.
[pager beeps]
Now that you've upped your performance,
we can supply all the biggest hotels
in this town.
But for that, you need to work
on a priority basis with me
and the hotels that I provide.
You won't find another opportunity
like this anywhere.
Believe me.
[pager beeps]
Okay, Mohamed.
Give me a few days to think about it.
[pager beeping]
[on voice mail] Hello, Mr. Oussekine.
My name is Dartevelle. I'm an attorney.
I've been asked to call you.
Listen, I work for Georges Kiejman's firm.
I wanted to offer my condolences
about what happened to your brother Malik
and tell you we support you.
Mr. Oussekine, we need to meet with you
as soon as possible.
This matter could take on
unprecedented proportions,
and we need to take immediate action.
[sighs]
[knocking]
[sniffling]
[Sarah] Stop, stop, stop.
Mom doesn't know yet.
[whispering] But everybody knows already.
And you're keeping her in the dark?
[whispering] Come in. Until Ben Amar
gets back. He went to the police.
Not a word to Mom
until we know exactly what happened.
-Uh, where is she?
-In her room resting. She mustn't see you.
Wait in here awhile.
Get a tissue. Your mascara's running.
[mother] Ben Amar?
Aren't your brothers back yet?
I heard noises.
No. They won't be long.
You hungry?
Should I bring you something to eat?
[in Arabic] No, I am waiting for the boys.
[in English]
Ma, getting anxious won't do any good.
Go get some rest in your room.
He left a long time ago.
Something's not right.
Are you hiding something?
Am I hiding something? No.
[in Arabic] Swear it.
[in English] Look, I promise you.
I swear it.
[mother whispers indistinctly]
[children chattering]
[chattering continues]
[nurse] That's right. Again.
Come on. Let's go.
-A little more. Push.
-[Aïcha grunting]
That's it. Keep going.
OCTOBER 18, 1964
Okay. Doing great. Another push.
-[whimpers, pants]
-Okay. Almost there now.
-Again. Okay. I can see his head.
-[grunts]
Forceps. Forceps.
-That's good. Good. Good.
-[sobbing]
-There you go. There you go. Here he is.
-[baby crying]
[sobbing]
[speaking Arabic]
[voices ululating]
[ululating continues]
[murmuring in Arabic]
-["Ya Rayah" playing]
-[people chattering]
[in English] Sarah! Sarah! Come.
[crying]
Oh.
Malik, my little king.
[photographer speaking Arabic]
-[music continues]
-[chattering continues]
[speaking Arabic]
[speaking Arabic]
[officer] Move. Move!
Get out of the way, goddamn it!
[snoring]
[sighs] Enough.
Can we go in? We don't have much time.
No, I'm sorry.
Mr. Pandraud told me
he wants ten minutes of calm.
But he won't be very long now.
[breathes deeply]
[exhales]
All right! Come in.
I had to wake the minister
at 2:00 in the morning.
You realize how far this is going to go.
You can't control your own men.
Excuse me, sir, the involvement of my men
hasn't been confirmed.
No incidents have been reported.
But supposing that these rumors are true,
how could I possibly anticipate--
It is your job to. Not mine.
Minister, I, um…
Excuse me, I should inform you that
last night there was another incident.
A 19-year-old Algerian, Abdel Benyahia,
was shot by a police officer
in a suburban café.
In addition, regarding the police officer,
uh, it happens he was off duty,
and his blood alcohol level was 1.84.
Two of them in one night.
The media doesn't know about Benyahia.
And I never want to hear about it again.
Nobody can know.
Understood.
Now regarding Malik Oussekine.
What about the coroner?
The autopsy's not done yet. But we better
not delude ourselves about what it'll say.
-Does he have a record?
-No. Not a single arrest.
[inhales] Well, look, if they don't find
anything, they'll make him a martyr.
Exactly. What do we do about the students?
The news is spreading like wildfire.
I hear they planned another demonstration.
-Things could get pretty hot.
-So then let them get hot!
Let them break windows,
go crazy and even riot.
[Duruisseau] Sir.
Sorry, but I…
I don't think you get the picture.
If we don't intervene,
it's another May '68.
[Pandraud] I get the picture, all right.
You should remember
that after May '68 there was June '68.
The more fear they sow, the more
the French will stand with their police.
One more thing, Minister, uh, I can't
be sure that this has been official,
but we did recover something suspicious
in his jacket.
What's that?
We found a…
He was carrying a Bible in his pocket.
He might actually belong to
a Lebanese Christian terrorist group.
We'll have to look into it.
Then, by God, you better look into it,
and fast!
Put me through to Pasqua.
Why can't I get any information?
I waited over an hour.
Where are you taking me?
Some officers will answer
all your questions.
Make yourself at home.
-Morning.
-Morning.
-You are Ben Amar Oussekine?
-I am.
You reside in Meudon-la-Forêt
in the Hauts-de-Seine region,
born May 10, 1957, is that correct?
Correct, yes.
And you claim you're the older brother
of Malik Oussekine. That right?
Yeah. He's my younger brother.
What's happening?
Are you close to your brother?
Yes. I mean sure, yeah.
But why ask me these questions?
Does your brother have a drug problem?
Cannabis, heroin?
No, he's just a student.
Does he drink to excess?
No. Occasionally, a couple of beers.
Uh, like most people.
Hey, what's going on here?
What's happening with my brother?
Does he have enemies?
Anyone with a grudge?
No, nobody. He's not like that.
Does he gamble, play the horses?
Uh, does he have any major debts?
No. Not my brother. He's a straight arrow.
And, uh, as far as you know,
is he political? Militant?
No. My brother's not into politics.
Not his type at all.
But he has been
at demonstrations recently?
I doubt he would go.
So, you have nothing whatsoever
to tell us?
Uh, I just want to know what's happening.
You sure?
Yeah, I don't get it. Where is he?
Does he have any ties to radical groups
or terrorists?
Malik? No.
Wait, what's going on?
You are Lebanese?
Both you and your brother.
What? No, we're not Lebanese.
My parents are Algerian-born,
but now we're all French.
Yeah, but Malik is a Christian, right?
An Arab Christian?
Christian? No, he's not.
You're not talking about my brother here.
Listen, you need to give this
some thought.
You need to be sure
you don't have something to say.
I don't even know
what you're talking about!
-It's cold in here.
-I'll get you some coffee.
But first, you have to help us out here.
If you're withholding something important,
we'll see you as an accomplice.
[Ben Amar] Accomplice to what?
I-I-- I don't understand.
What are you talking about?
[detective] Just be patient.
Just stay with it.
You'll shake something loose.
[door opens]
[door closes]
Now,
what if I said we got the proof?
Got proof of what?
Your brother turns out to be a terrorist
close to a Lebanese faction.
And what if I told you we have proof
that your brother did indeed convert?
That he became a Christian?
No, no, no.
That's somebody else you're talking about.
Not my brother, that's for sure.
-So he hid it from you.
-That's not him. Impossible.
Sorry, but it is your brother
we're talking about.
So where is he?
What have you done with him?
No, first you give us some answers,
all right?
What on earth can I tell you about Malik?
He's a good boy, that's all!
Mmm. And so?
I don't know! Come on.
I mean, he's the youngest.
He's got brains, too, so.
He reads, asks a lot of questions.
He's been a good student,
troubles and all.
What do you mean troubles?
Huh?
You just said despite his troubles,
he's been a good student.
I don't mean with the law or anything.
When he was younger,
he had a little health trouble.
[detective] What trouble exactly?
Something he always had.
A renal insufficiency.
But he can lead a normal life no problem.
And for this kidney thing,
is he getting any treatment?
Well, yeah. My older brother
gets him the best treatment.
A moment please.
[door opens]
[door closes]
-Hello, Mr. Oussekine.
-Hello.
I am Valéry Cassini,
and the chief of IGS asked me
to come and see you.
Now.
Your brother Malik was found
last night in a stairwell.
He was unconscious.
He was transferred to a nearby hospital,
where doctors later pronounced him dead.
He's dead?
But why? How could-- Who did this?
There's an investigation open, sir.
And the autopsy at the coroner's office
is underway.
That's really all I can tell you
for the moment.
I want to see my brother.
You're better off going home.
We'll keep you apprised.
I want to see my brother!
JUNE 29, 1971
[Sister Catherine] You have nothing
to fear, Malik. You'll be fine.
God, in his mercy,
watches over all his children.
Yeah, but it's taking so long.
And I'm a little bit scared.
You know, I've met lots of little boys
since I've been here,
but courageous ones like you,
I haven't met many.
-Yeah, really?
-Yes, really.
A strong boy like you
in the hospital for five years
who still smiles like you do!
Guess what, Malik. You're cured!
-You're coming home.
-[doctor] No.
You're not completely cured, Malik,
but if you keep up your treatment,
you'll be living
like all the boys your age.
And then one day, when you're older,
we can talk about a transplant.
Thank you, Doctor.
Mmm. [speaking Arabic]
[in English] My sweet boy.
[traffic noise]
Mohamed Oussekine?
Yes.
-Hello. Dartevelle. I'm an attorney.
-Ah, right.
You okay? Not too tired?
-Yeah, I'm all right, thanks.
-Good.
We need to go to the Hall of Justice
as soon as possible, Mr. Oussekine.
Our lead attorney, Mr. Kiejman
is anxious for you to meet.
I gotta go see my mother.
I haven't been able to reach her by phone.
And all my siblings have been unreachable.
I understand, but we really need
to get going. If you don't mind.
There's a car waiting.
[announcer on PA, indistinct]
This way.
[announcer continues]
[Dartevelle] Yes, Mr. Kiejman will explain
how to proceed.
To be completely honest,
I know he does work for the Mitterrands,
and I'm not much of a fan.
Sure, I understand.
[announcer on radio, indistinct]
I also know for this case,
he's supremely qualified.
I hope I haven't made a mistake.
Mr. Oussekine,
you've come to the right firm.
Mohamed,
we already know who killed your brother.
What I'm about to tell you
may be difficult to hear.
The police did this. They killed Malik.
Police?
We'll know the officers' names soon.
But going after the police
in this country is dangerous.
They'll hit us hard, counterattacks-wise.
This is gonna be rough on you.
[driver] Mr. Dartevelle, excuse me.
There's a news flash.
[radio announcer]
The prosecutor's office announced that
according to preliminary findings,
his death was not caused by blows
but was actually a cardiac failure
brought on by a serious kidney condition.
[announcer 2] Thank you, Christian.
We'll check back with you…
Who told them about that?
[Dartevelle] See? It's starting.
They're not wasting any time.
[radio announcer continues, indistinct]
[whispering] Sarah,
you can't keep this up.
You have to speak to Mom now.
-At this stage, we can't keep it from her.
-Hey, would you please--
We said we'd wait for Ben Amar.
We wait for Ben Amar.
But that's making it harder.
What good is it to wait?
This is torture. She has a right to know.
FORENSIC MEDICINE INSTITUTE
[aide] Can I help you?
Georges, this is Mohamed Oussekine.
Mr. Oussekine, really, I am so sorry
for what you're enduring.
Now, we really have to act fast.
Our priority is to file the complaint.
They'll do everything possible to stop us,
but I know how to take care of that.
What would be great
is if you could go speak to the students.
We have to calm things down.
We can't let tensions boil over,
and things are very hot right now.
I have to address the students?
Hey, look, I'm not a politician.
I'm sorry.
You're his brother. They'll listen to you.
All the banners say
"Justice for Malik" already.
You'll be up to the task, I'm sure.
From now on, we're partners.
We're going to work hand in hand
to see that justice is done for Malik.
I need for you to see that
cooler heads prevail with the students
and also with your family.
We can have no mistakes on our side.
And which side is ours?
From today on, you and I are--
We're on the same side.
We're on the side of justice.
Excuse me, I have to get back.
I'll check in with you very soon.
With my associate, Mr. Dartevelle,
you're in excellent hands.
I'll count on you, Mr. Oussekine.
I'll count on you too.
See you later, Bernard.
[students chanting]
Malik's blood is on their hands!
Thanks.
[chanting continues]
FOR MALIK
Day of Mourning
[chanting continues]
[student] The student union…
The student union is grieving!
We have lost one of our brothers…
You can do it.
…in tragic circumstances!
One of our friends beaten to death
by police!
A friend who died needlessly.
Which goes to show how far
these stubborn politicians will go.
How blind and cruel and deaf
they are to our demands!
An innocent man lost his life because
of violence by the police,
who are supposed to protect us.
Malik is a victim of the state!
We demand the immediate repeal
of the Devaquet law.
[cheering]
This country's youth will not be silenced!
How many of us have to die
before they listen to us?
How many here among us must be sacrificed?
[cheering]
[chanting] Malik's blood is
on their hands!
Everybody, listen up.
Everybody, settle down!
-I've got something to tell you.
-[chanting diminishes]
I leave you in the company
of Malik's brother,
who's here in person
and wants to say a few words to you.
[applause]
[student 1] Justice for Malik!
[student 2] Justice for Malik!
[students murmuring]
[exhales]
Hello and thank you.
Today, I have come here
on behalf of my brother, Malik,
to ask for calm.
Maintain our dignity.
Malik would be in favor of peace.
So, I'm asking, please do not break things
or provoke anyone.
That would only make it worse for us.
It would just add fuel to the fire,
and Malik would oppose that.
He's a pacifist, my brother.
He was. He was a pacifist, my kid brother.
We must avoid another incident.
Another victim.
We have to avoid another Malik.
Before I go, I'd like you to join me
in observing a minute of silence,
if you please.
[exhales]
[whispering prayers in Arabic]
[whispering continues]
[student 1] Justice for Malik!
[student 2] Justice for Malik!
[students clamoring]
[student 3] Justice for Malik!
Justice for Malik!
[all] Justice for Malik!
Justice for Malik!
[cheering]
[pop music playing]
-We all did.
-[laughter]
How are you? Alain.
[chattering]
Evening.
-Good evening.
-Evening.
Hey, how you doing, boss?
Hello, Schmitt. Everything all right?
I'm good. Thanks, Commissioner.
Oh, good. So, anything happen
out of the ordinary today?
Not especially.
Just blowing off a little steam. R & R.
I'm glad. I'm glad.
If the boys and girls are content,
then all is well.
Good to see ya.
[child] I can't take it!
[Pandraud] Won't be necessary.
You have my permission
to collect everything you can.
Just keep me up to speed.
That's right.
I'm liking that renal insufficiency thing.
And all the media's been picking it up
as well.
Yeah, I saw. Thanks.
Have you put names to the officers
we're looking at?
-We're working on it, sir.
-Good man.
Let's pursue this investigation,
no stone unturned.
The family, the bank accounts. Everything.
And what of the complaint?
It's taken care of. Nothing will be filed
with the court before Monday,
leaving you some time to investigate.
We need a version that's rock solid.
Yes, I'm on it.
Thank you. [coughing]
[whispering prayers in Arabic]
[praying in Arabic]
[in English] I saw him, Momo.
They butchered him.
They beat him to a pulp.
Did they make you talk?
It's all right.
I'm here now. I'll handle it. Let's go.
[murmuring in Arabic]
[in English] So sorry, brothers.
We're here. We're here for you.
[people clamoring]
[officer] Get back!
Move it out! Go home!
Hey, there's one over here!
Let's go!
Hey. Hey!
[locks clicking]
They may be able to cut all the flowers,
but they won't prevent
the coming of spring.
[gasps, sobs]
[sobbing]
[speaking Arabic]
Malik.
[speaking Arabic]
[radio broadcaster]
Turning to last night's events in Paris
on the Esplanade des Invalides
and surrounding areas…
DECEMBER 5, 1986
…the numbers are shocking.
121 injured on the law-enforcement side.
There were 70 injuries
among demonstrators,
two of them extremely serious.
A 28-year-old man's hand was blown off
by a grenade,
another lost an eye
also due to grenade fire.
Doctors say it's too early to speculate
about his recovery.
Ten more demonstrators are
still hospitalized at this hour.
This afternoon in Paris, several thousand
high school and college students
staged another demonstration.
After gathering at the Sorbonne,
they marched as far as the Opéra
before returning to the Latin Quarter.
Covering these demonstrations for us
is Philippe Reltien. Philippe?
-[Philippe] Thank you.
-[phone rings]
I'm standing outside the Sorbonne
right now where approximately 1,000--
[radio switches off]
-Hello?
-Nine o'clock sharp tomorrow morning,
your place.
I just reserved a court for 9:30.
-You better be on time.
-Don't worry.
I'll be ready, and the final score
will be 6-love, 6-love anyway.
Yeah, except I won't be alone.
-Oh, so I'll finally know the guy.
-You'll see. He's amazing.
-He's gonna freak out about meeting you--
-Sarah, sorry. I gotta hang up.
-I'm running so late.
-Okay, 9:00 a.m.
-Okay, bye.
-Later.
[clicks tongue]
[sighs]
-Oh, excuse me.
-Hey, hey. Youth in a hurry.
Ah. By the way, about the rent,
my brother Mohamed will bring it
in two days.
He's still out of the country.
-No problem.
-Thanks so much.
[chattering]
-Evening.
-Oh, hi.
[siren wailing]
Damn.
[sighs]
[door opens]
[switch clicks]
OCTOBER 18, 1964 - VERSAILLES,
FRANCE - NATIONALITY FRENCH
[switch clicks]
-Anyone seen Lucas?
-I saw him before. He's here.
-Can't be far anyway.
-Okay, thanks.
-How you doing?
-Good. You seen Lucas?
-No, man. You got a cigarette?
-No, sorry.
[man] Don't put words in my mouth.
I'm not saying, "Back off."
I'm saying,
"Don't give in to police provocation."
Besides getting beat up like yesterday,
we'll get nothing out of it.
And you can bet
they'll take any opportunity
to destroy our credibility.
So like I said before,
the Central Committee has decided
we demonstrate peacefully.
We don't answer violence with violence,
that's all there is to it.
[newscaster]
…Georges Ibrahim Abdallah is in custody.
Is there reason to fear
more terrorist attacks in Paris?
For Attorney Georges,
there is no doubt about it.
We have to believe
the threat of terrorism is out there.
Those who committed these crimes
must be brought to justice.
I will work tirelessly
to convict Georges Ibrahim Abdallah.
So, did you buy the tickets?
You're persistent.
-Here.
-Thanks.
Will you be there too?
No, man. It's important, what's happening.
Just look.
This is history.
This concert is history.
-Hey. Let me know how it was.
-[man] Just one more thing. Please!
Stay together. Stay close.
Now we have something to defend.
[Nina Simone] ♪ Everybody knows
About Mississippi, goddamn ♪
♪ Can't you see it? ♪
♪ Can't you feel it? ♪
♪ It's all in the air ♪
♪ I can't stand
The pressure much longer ♪
♪ Somebody say a prayer ♪
♪ Alabama's gotten me so upset ♪
♪ Tennessee made me lose my rest ♪
♪ And everybody knows
About Mississippi, goddamn ♪
This is a show tune, but the show
hasn't been written for it yet.
[people chuckle]
♪ Hound dogs on my trail ♪
♪ Schoolchildren sitting in jail ♪
♪ Black cat cross my path ♪
♪ I think every day is gonna be my last ♪
♪ Lord have mercy on this land of mine ♪
♪ We all gonna get it in due time ♪
♪ I don't belong here ♪
I don't belong there ♪
♪ I've even stopped believing in prayer ♪
♪ Don't tell me
I'll tell you ♪
♪ Me and my people just about due ♪
♪ I've been there so I know ♪
♪ They keep on saying go slow ♪
♪ But that's just the trouble ♪
[backup singers] ♪ Too slow ♪
[Nina] ♪ Washing the windows ♪
[backup singers] ♪ Too slow ♪
-[Nina] ♪ Picking the cotton ♪
-[backup singers] ♪ Too slow ♪
-[Nina] ♪ You're just plain rotten ♪
-[backup singers] ♪ Too slow ♪
[Nina] ♪ Too damn lazy ♪
-[officer 1] Keep it moving! Now!
-[officer 2] Let's go! Let's go!
All right, get going!
Let's go!
Come on. Let's go!
-Clear out.
-Let's go. Clear out. Go home!
[Nina]
♪ You don't have to live next to me ♪
♪ Just give me my equality ♪
♪ And everybody knows about Mississippi ♪
♪ Everybody knows about Alabama ♪
♪ Everybody knows about Mississippi ♪
♪ Goddamn ♪
That's it!
The Hut
[chattering]
Excuse me. Would you have a cigarette?
-You don't mind?
-Sure, here you go.
-Thank you.
-I don't have a light.
-Here. I got it.
-Thank you very much.
-Thanks. Have a good night.
-Enjoy.
[passerby] Not that way, man. Trouble.
It's okay.
I'm just crossing towards Saint-Michel.
Okay. Whatever.
[explosion]
-[glass shatters]
-[person 1] Oussekine!
-[people shouting]
-[person 2] Miloud!
[in Arabic] Run!
OCTOBER 17, 1961
Be brave. Be brave, Aïcha!
Come on. Let's go.
[all shouting in Arabic]
[siren wailing]
[child, in English] Dad!
[child 2] Dad, wait for us!
[siren continues]
[speaking Arabic]
[in Arabic]
Over here. Come on up! Hide in here.
[indistinct]
[sirens continue]
-[officer 1 in English] Come on. Let's go!
-[officer 2] Let's go. Get up!
Line up, Arab bastards! Line up!
[indistinct shouting]
-[crowd shouting]
-[gunshot]
[gunfire]
[shouting continues]
[screaming]
[shouting, gunfire continues]
[shouting, gunfire end]
[machine whirring]
[whirring continues]
I'm so sorry. Did I wake you?
Nah, don't worry, Ma. I was up already.
Hmm.
-[kisses]
-Did you pray yet?
There any coffee?
[news fanfare]
[radio announcer]
Time for the news with Jerry Olivier.
-Jerry?
-Good morning.
Police and demonstrators clashed once
again in the Latin Quarter last night.
A 22-year-old student was found in
a nearby residential building at 1:00 a.m.
and was rushed to the nearby
Cochin Hospital in critical condition.
[radio announcer] Turning to the reactions
from various political quarters
to last night's violence.
First, from the majority party,
in the person
of former prime minister Raymond Barre,
who is also in the university faculty.
Mr. Barre advises patience
and understanding concerning the students.
Other major--
[singing along in French
with pop song on radio]
[music continues]
[music continues]
[radio off]
Sarah, you can't park here.
Hey, it's fine.
Just show your badge
if anyone says anything.
Will you relax? My brother is so much fun.
All right. We'll be down in 30 seconds.
-[knocks]
-Malik!
Malik, come on. We're running late.
-[knocking]
-Malik, what's up?
[knocking]
Malik!
We'll lose our reservation!
[knocking]
Malik?
-Excuse me, Carmen. Morning.
-Good morning.
Have you seen my brother?
No. I saw him briefly last night.
-Thanks, Carmen.
-You're welcome.
He probably just forgot.
Slept over at your mother's.
No. Something's weird.
I know my brother. It's not like him.
[radio announcer 1] On the other hand,
there is semi-good news,
although there are still many people
on the Left Bank--
[switches station]
[witness] …so they ran upstairs,
and then riot police started going--
[switches station]
Stop. That's awful.
[radio announcer 2]
…clashes pitting hundreds of demonstrators
against law enforcement.
The violent charges by motorcycle police
and, of course, the absence
of immediate medical assistance
contributed to the death
of one young man only 22 years old.
Marek Oussedine,
a student at Paris Dauphine University,
passed away last night.
That news is certainly going to have
a bearing on the rapidly unfolding events
as Chirac administration officials
last night began…
Did you hear what they just said?
[radio continues, indistinct]
That can't be possible.
Hang on.
They said "Marek" and "Paris Dauphine."
Your brother doesn't go to Dauphine,
right?
They said "Oussedine."
Oussedine, Oussekine. Come on.
Well, is Malik the type
to attend demonstrations?
-[radio announcer 3] You're--
-Sarah.
Sarah!
No, he doesn't demonstrate.
I have to go check my mother's.
[sighs] Could you please ask around
at the station?
They might have some information
to give you.
I told you. I'm new there.
I'm a rookie. They don't give me access--
Look, I'm just saying, just try.
You can ask a question, can't you?
Look, the police are aware of it
if it's on the radio.
Okay, I'll do what I can.
But calm down, okay?
Your mother will get scared
if you're this upset.
[sewing machine whirring]
-What are you doing here?
-You seen Malik?
No, he's not here.
You all right?
How are you, Ma?
Now you come in the morning?
I got up too early,
so I stopped by to see you.
Happy to see your daughter, right?
[in Arabic] Welcome.
[in English]
Why didn't you come for dinner last night?
-It was all ready.
-Sorry, Ma.
Sarah, you're all alone in your apartment,
and you don't even come to dinner with us.
There's some ftira left if you want.
Thanks, Ma.
And so?
"Marek Oussedine," okay?
Not "Michel Dupont."
They said "Oussedine."
Not exactly common.
-So knock on his door.
-I just did. Nobody's home.
-Did you speak to his buddies?
-No, not yet.
[sighs]
It's somebody else,
otherwise they would've told us by now.
[phone ringing]
I got it. It's all right.
-Hello?
-[Yann] Hello, Sarah?
Yeah.
-It's me. I'm downstairs.
-Okay.
I started asking around.
We need to talk, I guess.
Should I come up, or you wanna come down?
-[Sarah] No, stay there. Be right down.
-Okay.
[mother] What is it?
No one's heard from Malik.
[in Arabic] Why?
[in English] Isn't he home?
Yeah, he is probably. We're gonna go see.
Don't worry. It's nothing.
It's Saturday. He's probably slept in.
[mother] Mmm.
[in Arabic] Ben Amar, go and check.
I want to put my mind at ease.
[in English] You go find Malik.
You just scare the crap out of everyone?
There's gotta be an explanation.
Probably had too much to drink.
He's sleeping it off.
Too much to drink? Sleeping it off?
You're not talking about Malik.
Oh, give me a break.
-[sighs]
-Who's that guy?
A friend. He works for the police.
You're Ben Amar? How are you? Yann.
Well?
I asked the guys. We have to go to IGS.
You talking about internal affairs?
Yes.
They just said
we should go to them for information.
That's all I got so far.
Okay, I better call Mohamed.
What for? What's Mohamed gonna say?
Okay. Let's just go.
No. You stay with Mom, all right?
I'm not gonna worry her for nothing.
[car door shuts]
[engine starts]
[car drives away]
Do you want me to stay awhile?
No, no. This is probably not the time
to introduce you, okay?
Just take the subway home.
I'll call you later.
[breathes heavily]
[phone ringing]
It's all right, Ma. I'll get it.
Hello?
Hello? Mrs. Oussekine?
Who's speaking?
Are you Malik's mother?
Who's this?
Hey, your son got his head bashed in good.
-He died like the dog that he was.
-[gasps]
One less piece of shit in the world,
and it won't be the last--
[phone rattles in cradle]
[in Arabic] Who was it?
[in English] No one.
It's just a guy who got a wrong number.
[in Arabic] Come.
[in English] Are you posing for a picture?
Come set the table for your brothers.
[phone ringing]
Sorry I'm late. I'm Mohamed Oussekine.
[in Italian] Pleased to meet you.
As you can see, we have invested heavily
in modern machinery.
This will save you plenty of time.
[in English] Yeah, of course.
But the question is not only
how much time we will save,
but how much money we will make.
[pager beeps]
Now that you've upped your performance,
we can supply all the biggest hotels
in this town.
But for that, you need to work
on a priority basis with me
and the hotels that I provide.
You won't find another opportunity
like this anywhere.
Believe me.
[pager beeps]
Okay, Mohamed.
Give me a few days to think about it.
[pager beeping]
[on voice mail] Hello, Mr. Oussekine.
My name is Dartevelle. I'm an attorney.
I've been asked to call you.
Listen, I work for Georges Kiejman's firm.
I wanted to offer my condolences
about what happened to your brother Malik
and tell you we support you.
Mr. Oussekine, we need to meet with you
as soon as possible.
This matter could take on
unprecedented proportions,
and we need to take immediate action.
[sighs]
[knocking]
[sniffling]
[Sarah] Stop, stop, stop.
Mom doesn't know yet.
[whispering] But everybody knows already.
And you're keeping her in the dark?
[whispering] Come in. Until Ben Amar
gets back. He went to the police.
Not a word to Mom
until we know exactly what happened.
-Uh, where is she?
-In her room resting. She mustn't see you.
Wait in here awhile.
Get a tissue. Your mascara's running.
[mother] Ben Amar?
Aren't your brothers back yet?
I heard noises.
No. They won't be long.
You hungry?
Should I bring you something to eat?
[in Arabic] No, I am waiting for the boys.
[in English]
Ma, getting anxious won't do any good.
Go get some rest in your room.
He left a long time ago.
Something's not right.
Are you hiding something?
Am I hiding something? No.
[in Arabic] Swear it.
[in English] Look, I promise you.
I swear it.
[mother whispers indistinctly]
[children chattering]
[chattering continues]
[nurse] That's right. Again.
Come on. Let's go.
-A little more. Push.
-[Aïcha grunting]
That's it. Keep going.
OCTOBER 18, 1964
Okay. Doing great. Another push.
-[whimpers, pants]
-Okay. Almost there now.
-Again. Okay. I can see his head.
-[grunts]
Forceps. Forceps.
-That's good. Good. Good.
-[sobbing]
-There you go. There you go. Here he is.
-[baby crying]
[sobbing]
[speaking Arabic]
[voices ululating]
[ululating continues]
[murmuring in Arabic]
-["Ya Rayah" playing]
-[people chattering]
[in English] Sarah! Sarah! Come.
[crying]
Oh.
Malik, my little king.
[photographer speaking Arabic]
-[music continues]
-[chattering continues]
[speaking Arabic]
[speaking Arabic]
[officer] Move. Move!
Get out of the way, goddamn it!
[snoring]
[sighs] Enough.
Can we go in? We don't have much time.
No, I'm sorry.
Mr. Pandraud told me
he wants ten minutes of calm.
But he won't be very long now.
[breathes deeply]
[exhales]
All right! Come in.
I had to wake the minister
at 2:00 in the morning.
You realize how far this is going to go.
You can't control your own men.
Excuse me, sir, the involvement of my men
hasn't been confirmed.
No incidents have been reported.
But supposing that these rumors are true,
how could I possibly anticipate--
It is your job to. Not mine.
Minister, I, um…
Excuse me, I should inform you that
last night there was another incident.
A 19-year-old Algerian, Abdel Benyahia,
was shot by a police officer
in a suburban café.
In addition, regarding the police officer,
uh, it happens he was off duty,
and his blood alcohol level was 1.84.
Two of them in one night.
The media doesn't know about Benyahia.
And I never want to hear about it again.
Nobody can know.
Understood.
Now regarding Malik Oussekine.
What about the coroner?
The autopsy's not done yet. But we better
not delude ourselves about what it'll say.
-Does he have a record?
-No. Not a single arrest.
[inhales] Well, look, if they don't find
anything, they'll make him a martyr.
Exactly. What do we do about the students?
The news is spreading like wildfire.
I hear they planned another demonstration.
-Things could get pretty hot.
-So then let them get hot!
Let them break windows,
go crazy and even riot.
[Duruisseau] Sir.
Sorry, but I…
I don't think you get the picture.
If we don't intervene,
it's another May '68.
[Pandraud] I get the picture, all right.
You should remember
that after May '68 there was June '68.
The more fear they sow, the more
the French will stand with their police.
One more thing, Minister, uh, I can't
be sure that this has been official,
but we did recover something suspicious
in his jacket.
What's that?
We found a…
He was carrying a Bible in his pocket.
He might actually belong to
a Lebanese Christian terrorist group.
We'll have to look into it.
Then, by God, you better look into it,
and fast!
Put me through to Pasqua.
Why can't I get any information?
I waited over an hour.
Where are you taking me?
Some officers will answer
all your questions.
Make yourself at home.
-Morning.
-Morning.
-You are Ben Amar Oussekine?
-I am.
You reside in Meudon-la-Forêt
in the Hauts-de-Seine region,
born May 10, 1957, is that correct?
Correct, yes.
And you claim you're the older brother
of Malik Oussekine. That right?
Yeah. He's my younger brother.
What's happening?
Are you close to your brother?
Yes. I mean sure, yeah.
But why ask me these questions?
Does your brother have a drug problem?
Cannabis, heroin?
No, he's just a student.
Does he drink to excess?
No. Occasionally, a couple of beers.
Uh, like most people.
Hey, what's going on here?
What's happening with my brother?
Does he have enemies?
Anyone with a grudge?
No, nobody. He's not like that.
Does he gamble, play the horses?
Uh, does he have any major debts?
No. Not my brother. He's a straight arrow.
And, uh, as far as you know,
is he political? Militant?
No. My brother's not into politics.
Not his type at all.
But he has been
at demonstrations recently?
I doubt he would go.
So, you have nothing whatsoever
to tell us?
Uh, I just want to know what's happening.
You sure?
Yeah, I don't get it. Where is he?
Does he have any ties to radical groups
or terrorists?
Malik? No.
Wait, what's going on?
You are Lebanese?
Both you and your brother.
What? No, we're not Lebanese.
My parents are Algerian-born,
but now we're all French.
Yeah, but Malik is a Christian, right?
An Arab Christian?
Christian? No, he's not.
You're not talking about my brother here.
Listen, you need to give this
some thought.
You need to be sure
you don't have something to say.
I don't even know
what you're talking about!
-It's cold in here.
-I'll get you some coffee.
But first, you have to help us out here.
If you're withholding something important,
we'll see you as an accomplice.
[Ben Amar] Accomplice to what?
I-I-- I don't understand.
What are you talking about?
[detective] Just be patient.
Just stay with it.
You'll shake something loose.
[door opens]
[door closes]
Now,
what if I said we got the proof?
Got proof of what?
Your brother turns out to be a terrorist
close to a Lebanese faction.
And what if I told you we have proof
that your brother did indeed convert?
That he became a Christian?
No, no, no.
That's somebody else you're talking about.
Not my brother, that's for sure.
-So he hid it from you.
-That's not him. Impossible.
Sorry, but it is your brother
we're talking about.
So where is he?
What have you done with him?
No, first you give us some answers,
all right?
What on earth can I tell you about Malik?
He's a good boy, that's all!
Mmm. And so?
I don't know! Come on.
I mean, he's the youngest.
He's got brains, too, so.
He reads, asks a lot of questions.
He's been a good student,
troubles and all.
What do you mean troubles?
Huh?
You just said despite his troubles,
he's been a good student.
I don't mean with the law or anything.
When he was younger,
he had a little health trouble.
[detective] What trouble exactly?
Something he always had.
A renal insufficiency.
But he can lead a normal life no problem.
And for this kidney thing,
is he getting any treatment?
Well, yeah. My older brother
gets him the best treatment.
A moment please.
[door opens]
[door closes]
-Hello, Mr. Oussekine.
-Hello.
I am Valéry Cassini,
and the chief of IGS asked me
to come and see you.
Now.
Your brother Malik was found
last night in a stairwell.
He was unconscious.
He was transferred to a nearby hospital,
where doctors later pronounced him dead.
He's dead?
But why? How could-- Who did this?
There's an investigation open, sir.
And the autopsy at the coroner's office
is underway.
That's really all I can tell you
for the moment.
I want to see my brother.
You're better off going home.
We'll keep you apprised.
I want to see my brother!
JUNE 29, 1971
[Sister Catherine] You have nothing
to fear, Malik. You'll be fine.
God, in his mercy,
watches over all his children.
Yeah, but it's taking so long.
And I'm a little bit scared.
You know, I've met lots of little boys
since I've been here,
but courageous ones like you,
I haven't met many.
-Yeah, really?
-Yes, really.
A strong boy like you
in the hospital for five years
who still smiles like you do!
Guess what, Malik. You're cured!
-You're coming home.
-[doctor] No.
You're not completely cured, Malik,
but if you keep up your treatment,
you'll be living
like all the boys your age.
And then one day, when you're older,
we can talk about a transplant.
Thank you, Doctor.
Mmm. [speaking Arabic]
[in English] My sweet boy.
[traffic noise]
Mohamed Oussekine?
Yes.
-Hello. Dartevelle. I'm an attorney.
-Ah, right.
You okay? Not too tired?
-Yeah, I'm all right, thanks.
-Good.
We need to go to the Hall of Justice
as soon as possible, Mr. Oussekine.
Our lead attorney, Mr. Kiejman
is anxious for you to meet.
I gotta go see my mother.
I haven't been able to reach her by phone.
And all my siblings have been unreachable.
I understand, but we really need
to get going. If you don't mind.
There's a car waiting.
[announcer on PA, indistinct]
This way.
[announcer continues]
[Dartevelle] Yes, Mr. Kiejman will explain
how to proceed.
To be completely honest,
I know he does work for the Mitterrands,
and I'm not much of a fan.
Sure, I understand.
[announcer on radio, indistinct]
I also know for this case,
he's supremely qualified.
I hope I haven't made a mistake.
Mr. Oussekine,
you've come to the right firm.
Mohamed,
we already know who killed your brother.
What I'm about to tell you
may be difficult to hear.
The police did this. They killed Malik.
Police?
We'll know the officers' names soon.
But going after the police
in this country is dangerous.
They'll hit us hard, counterattacks-wise.
This is gonna be rough on you.
[driver] Mr. Dartevelle, excuse me.
There's a news flash.
[radio announcer]
The prosecutor's office announced that
according to preliminary findings,
his death was not caused by blows
but was actually a cardiac failure
brought on by a serious kidney condition.
[announcer 2] Thank you, Christian.
We'll check back with you…
Who told them about that?
[Dartevelle] See? It's starting.
They're not wasting any time.
[radio announcer continues, indistinct]
[whispering] Sarah,
you can't keep this up.
You have to speak to Mom now.
-At this stage, we can't keep it from her.
-Hey, would you please--
We said we'd wait for Ben Amar.
We wait for Ben Amar.
But that's making it harder.
What good is it to wait?
This is torture. She has a right to know.
FORENSIC MEDICINE INSTITUTE
[aide] Can I help you?
Georges, this is Mohamed Oussekine.
Mr. Oussekine, really, I am so sorry
for what you're enduring.
Now, we really have to act fast.
Our priority is to file the complaint.
They'll do everything possible to stop us,
but I know how to take care of that.
What would be great
is if you could go speak to the students.
We have to calm things down.
We can't let tensions boil over,
and things are very hot right now.
I have to address the students?
Hey, look, I'm not a politician.
I'm sorry.
You're his brother. They'll listen to you.
All the banners say
"Justice for Malik" already.
You'll be up to the task, I'm sure.
From now on, we're partners.
We're going to work hand in hand
to see that justice is done for Malik.
I need for you to see that
cooler heads prevail with the students
and also with your family.
We can have no mistakes on our side.
And which side is ours?
From today on, you and I are--
We're on the same side.
We're on the side of justice.
Excuse me, I have to get back.
I'll check in with you very soon.
With my associate, Mr. Dartevelle,
you're in excellent hands.
I'll count on you, Mr. Oussekine.
I'll count on you too.
See you later, Bernard.
[students chanting]
Malik's blood is on their hands!
Thanks.
[chanting continues]
FOR MALIK
Day of Mourning
[chanting continues]
[student] The student union…
The student union is grieving!
We have lost one of our brothers…
You can do it.
…in tragic circumstances!
One of our friends beaten to death
by police!
A friend who died needlessly.
Which goes to show how far
these stubborn politicians will go.
How blind and cruel and deaf
they are to our demands!
An innocent man lost his life because
of violence by the police,
who are supposed to protect us.
Malik is a victim of the state!
We demand the immediate repeal
of the Devaquet law.
[cheering]
This country's youth will not be silenced!
How many of us have to die
before they listen to us?
How many here among us must be sacrificed?
[cheering]
[chanting] Malik's blood is
on their hands!
Everybody, listen up.
Everybody, settle down!
-I've got something to tell you.
-[chanting diminishes]
I leave you in the company
of Malik's brother,
who's here in person
and wants to say a few words to you.
[applause]
[student 1] Justice for Malik!
[student 2] Justice for Malik!
[students murmuring]
[exhales]
Hello and thank you.
Today, I have come here
on behalf of my brother, Malik,
to ask for calm.
Maintain our dignity.
Malik would be in favor of peace.
So, I'm asking, please do not break things
or provoke anyone.
That would only make it worse for us.
It would just add fuel to the fire,
and Malik would oppose that.
He's a pacifist, my brother.
He was. He was a pacifist, my kid brother.
We must avoid another incident.
Another victim.
We have to avoid another Malik.
Before I go, I'd like you to join me
in observing a minute of silence,
if you please.
[exhales]
[whispering prayers in Arabic]
[whispering continues]
[student 1] Justice for Malik!
[student 2] Justice for Malik!
[students clamoring]
[student 3] Justice for Malik!
Justice for Malik!
[all] Justice for Malik!
Justice for Malik!
[cheering]
[pop music playing]
-We all did.
-[laughter]
How are you? Alain.
[chattering]
Evening.
-Good evening.
-Evening.
Hey, how you doing, boss?
Hello, Schmitt. Everything all right?
I'm good. Thanks, Commissioner.
Oh, good. So, anything happen
out of the ordinary today?
Not especially.
Just blowing off a little steam. R & R.
I'm glad. I'm glad.
If the boys and girls are content,
then all is well.
Good to see ya.
[child] I can't take it!
[Pandraud] Won't be necessary.
You have my permission
to collect everything you can.
Just keep me up to speed.
That's right.
I'm liking that renal insufficiency thing.
And all the media's been picking it up
as well.
Yeah, I saw. Thanks.
Have you put names to the officers
we're looking at?
-We're working on it, sir.
-Good man.
Let's pursue this investigation,
no stone unturned.
The family, the bank accounts. Everything.
And what of the complaint?
It's taken care of. Nothing will be filed
with the court before Monday,
leaving you some time to investigate.
We need a version that's rock solid.
Yes, I'm on it.
Thank you. [coughing]
[whispering prayers in Arabic]
[praying in Arabic]
[in English] I saw him, Momo.
They butchered him.
They beat him to a pulp.
Did they make you talk?
It's all right.
I'm here now. I'll handle it. Let's go.
[murmuring in Arabic]
[in English] So sorry, brothers.
We're here. We're here for you.
[people clamoring]
[officer] Get back!
Move it out! Go home!
Hey, there's one over here!
Let's go!
Hey. Hey!
[locks clicking]
They may be able to cut all the flowers,
but they won't prevent
the coming of spring.
[gasps, sobs]
[sobbing]
[speaking Arabic]
Malik.
[speaking Arabic]