"Polish Film Institute" "THE GENERAL The Gibraltar Assassination" "Starring" "Why are they late?" " They'll be here soon." " I lost sight of them." "Who came up with the idea to leave so early?" "General, sir, I'm sure we'll take off any moment." "Stay here, Zofia." "Hold on with the luggage." " And the papers?" " Kulakowski has them." "The Brits tried to inspect our luggage yesterday." "They must be searching for them." "Zofia knows about the strange call from minister Popiel?" "No, no." "That's odd, on the very same day... several members of the government are told that you are dead." "As you can see, I'm still alive." "Load the luggage." "Give it to me or you'll lose it." " I need help!" " Why so late?" "Engine problems." "We stopped for a moment and..." " Thank you." " Jozek!" " Take these two cases with you." " Yes, sir." "General, the Liberator's ready for take-off." "Thanks." "Thank you, Governor." " Bring Dad's suitcase to my room." " It's at the bottom..." "You've put it there." "General, I'd like a word with you, in private." "Pardon me?" " Now." " He needs to rest." "It won't take long." "All right, give me an hour." "Need a hand?" "No, I'll manage fine." "What does he want from Dad?" "It's physically impossible for me to know." "Is it physically possible to inform me, when you know?" " Attention!" "The Lieutenant!" " What film was it?" "Sir, I report the platoon off duty." "Fine." "As you were." "General Sikorski's Liberator has just landed." "Pity nobody's told us." "We'll meet him at the gardens, tomorrow." "All of us?" "Just for the meeting." "For lunch we'll appoint a delegation." "One more thing." "Gralewski?" "A message from Governor's palace:" "you're to report to the Commander-in-Chief." "Well, well." "A whole month in the barracks and not a word." "You never said you had such connections." "I'm an honest lad." "Did I harm anyone?" "What did you say?" "Sure!" "If you wish, I can take your message to the General." "Tell him I never liked him." "In fact, I still don't." "What really matters is you're close to him." "I am, so what?" "Nothing." "Just curious." " Are you playing or not?" " I will." "I am sitting in the barracks window breathing the hot air... and admiring the Rock of Gibraltar." "I still can't imagine my homecoming." "I know one day it will happen." "But when?" "How?" "It will soon be four months." "Four months since we parted." "And it seemed we'd meet again so soon." "But I guess we both sensed it was unrealistic." "The tea's ready." "Thank you." "Teresa, I'm leaving in a moment anyway, so..." "Adam, move away from the stove." "I didn't know, sorry." "Alicja?" " Yes?" " Will you join me?" "Yes, in a moment." "Just give me one more second." "For tea." "Cigarette?" "Thanks." "Take it, it's windy." "Someone in Madrid said you've changed the route," " and dress like a German soldier." " A German soldier?" "Someone in Paris used your underground name." " How could he use my..." " A confidant told me." "Bollocks." "In any case, watch out." " Will you give this letter to Alicja?" " Certainly." "I love couriering those." "I wish I were going back, too." "Take care." "Good luck." "We know the real purpose of your Middle East trip." "Which is?" "We know that you met some people... who gave you certain documents... that are inconvenient for the Soviets." "How British: to talk so elegantly... about Polish officers slaughtered by thousands." "You have to hand me over those documents." "Do you know who you're talking to?" "The Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Armed Forces." "I'm well aware of that." "But I am tasked with taking over the files you were given in Cairo." " It wouldn't be good..." " Not good for whom?" "You are thinking of your country, but think what would happen in Europe, if Stalin joined forces with the Germans." "You were posted in Moscow." "Do you still think that a treaty with Stalin..." " is even possible?" " It really wouldn't be good." "But you do have your own opinion?" "I'm really obligated to do this." "Are you're trying to threaten me?" "Don't be ridiculous." " Let's talk calmly." " This conversation is over." "Lubienski, I don't understand why I have to sleep here." "Find a small, decent room." "All the rooms are taken." "And..." "Don't forget the Russkie's here too." " What Russkie?" " Shut up." "Ambassador Maisky, on his way from London." "I'm here, too." "You've known..." " for ages that I'd be here." " But someone could just spot you." "So what?" "Many people hang around there." " Stop talking." " Why?" " Shall I call everyone?" " They know what to do." "And Gralewski?" "He is meeting Sikorski tomorrow." "And the Brits?" "Tell me about the Governor's orders." " They're searching." " If they succeed before us, you'll be held responsible." "No." "Dad is not very tired." "We're flying out tomorrow, that's important." "Yes, Mum, I have tons of presents for you." "Sorry, Dad can't come to the phone, he's busy, but he looks well." "We miss you very much." "Kisses." "Bye." "Why didn't you talk to her?" " I'm trying to work." " It's late." "Sure you're okay?" "You want to find out what the Governor wanted?" "Ponikiewski will tell me." "But so can you, if you want to." "It was about those documents?" "I didn't expect they'd do it so officially." "What did he say?" "The third time you've asked." "But you haven't answered." "He wants me to turn the files over." "You know by whose order?" "I still can't believe that Churchill said," ""You can't bring them back to life."" "From the exhumation." "Why didn't the Germans reveal it earlier?" "Everyone has their own policy." "They did it... when it was convenient for them." "Relax, I'll be back." "Perry?" "Why are you so quiet?" " I was asleep." " Right." "With the Spanish maid." "I wasn't sleeping with the Spanish maid." "I'd love to see a maid you haven't slept with." "Yes?" "No, I haven't got them yet." "I know it's crucial, but..." "I'll phone tomorrow." "If it were up to me," " the papers would be in London." " What is the deal?" "You moron, is there anything, apart from maids, that..." "What else do I need?" " Take it to Maisky." " Sorry for the delay." "A courier from Poland, Jan Gralewski, has just arrived." "Is there... any chance that the General will see him today?" " Can it wait until tomorrow?" " Sure." "I need a rest after the trip, too." "I appreciate it." "My Father's really tired." "Make an appointment through his secretary." " Of course." " Goodnight." " She's pretty." " Not bad." " But I hate the military type girls." " Aren't you fussy?" "You were supposed to keep quiet." "Urgent." "Where are the damn papers?" "The Russkie's getting impatient." " He must have them on him." " What do you mean," ""He must have them on him"?" "You were to locate them." "Of course, I will try." "And this courier of ours will talk to Sikorski tomorrow." "Try talking to her." "Please, do it for me." "Once again, I'd like to welcome the Commander-in-Chief... of the Polish Republic." "It's a pleasure for us to host him in Gibraltar." "If Macfarlane wants to meet..." " it's out of the question." " Understood." "I hope his stay will be fruitful and relaxing." "Thank you, Governor." "Enjoy, soldiers!" "Thank you, sir!" "Governor, I will bring the pilot after lunch." "Lieutenant Rozycki, is it true that many Polish soldiers... dislike Sikorski?" "Yes." "They represent a different political option." "Which option prevails here, in Gibraltar?" "Most troops abhor the General." "I don't know about Lubienski, though." "Before the war, he was Minister Beck's secretary." "This is a striking dissonance." "Beck's dying now in a POW camp, and the General does nothing to set him free." "Why?" "No idea." "But before the war, it was Beck who was in power," " not Sikorski." " Which one is the courier?" "The one behind the lieutenant, on the right." " Is the appointment set?" " Yes." "Have you met Sikorski yet, big shot?" "Gralewski, someone to see you." "Get moving, you guys!" "Fall in!" "Yes?" "Zygmunt Bialy." "We must have met in Warsaw." " I have to fall in." " No, I've arranged it already." "Can we talk?" "Marcysia Malesa told me about you." "She sends her best." "You have new orders." "You'll reach Gibraltar as soon as possible." "In a few weeks General Sikorski will be there." "An assassination is planned, and the assassins are using your surnames." "Do you know... anyone from the Polish embassy?" "I need a new passport." "I can't help, but if you get to Madrid, they'll issue new papers." " But I have no other ID." " Sorry, I can't help you." " May I have a cigarette?" " Guys!" "Hurry, he's going ballistic." "Can I have the whole pack?" "You seem like a wealthy guy." " Here." " Thanks." "You must get there asap and instruct the General." "General, sorry to bother you," " can we talk?" " Not now." " It's urgent." " I'm listening." "Not here." "I need but two minutes." "All right." " I'll accompany you, sir." " There's no need." " Who was that?" " I have no idea." "You should." "Find this out." "It can't happen on British territory." "The Russian ambassador's here." "Relax." "I learned about it 3 weeks ago in Miranda del Ebro." "We'll talk later." "The General wants you to accompany him to London." "Pack before the meeting, you'll be flying out right after." " Lucky you." " I'm glad." " They might smuggle me to Poland." " They will." "I was to go with him, but you have something important." "Yeah, letters to his wife." " Just be on time." " Sure thing." " King, got the passenger list?" " No." " The Governor wants to see you." " Why?" "If I knew why you wouldn't have to go." " I found the wrench." " Now?" "How long will it take?" "You'll find out." "Wait, I need to change." "Why the silly faces?" " I don't know if everything's right." " Do you know something's wrong?" " No." " So, hold on to that." "I have a bad feeling." "That Gralewski guy seems to suspect something." "Leave." "Wait in the barracks." " Have the others arrived?" " Are you really such an idiot?" "But if he doesn't agree, I'll find someone else." "Make him agree." " Not too early?" " No, come in." "Well?" " Is the Liberator ready?" " Yes." "I still have no passenger list and the hold is full, so..." "It doesn't matter." " I don't get it." " You don't need to." "It's a simple job." "You'll take off... and splash down right away." "Are you capable of doing that?" "It's a simple question." "Are you?" "I guess so." "But..." "What happens on the plane is of no interest to you." "We take off and splash down." "You'll report a malfunction to the tower, without getting into details." "I didn't introduce myself." "Major Herring." " Captain Prchal." " Have we met?" " I doubt it." " Where did you fly before the war?" "Sorry to interrupt, but this is an order." "Understand?" "Well?" " Yes." "I get it." " This conversation never happened." " Tell him what to say." " This is your co-pilot." "He'll clear up any doubts." "The take-off is scheduled for 23:00." "Be there." "Perhaps we could have some fun before tomorrow's hassle?" "Like shopping?" "The departure might be delayed." "And the cars to the airfield?" " I'll find out." " I must make a call." "Do so, and I'll get changed." "Yes, sir." "When you see the shops here, you'll change your mind." "I could buy a little something for my Mum." "Buy something for Borkowski." "He spent a lot on that bracelet." "Is Father still resting?" " Yes." " He is." "Merci beaucoup." "Right so." "Your admirer, Borkowski, talks a lot in his sleep, and since I can't fall asleep..." "I can't help eavesdropping." " What did he say?" " He shouted." ""Zofia... help!"" " Something like that." " You're so cheeky." "Enough." "Why didn't you tell me about Father's appointments?" "We didn't know about them." "Janek!" " Come up for a moment!" " What is it?" "Janek will know for sure." "Get your butt here!" "Coming, coming." "Been checking about the actors." "Well?" "Do they need to be replaced?" "No, I think they'll do it." "I've talked to them." "They will, no problem." "Some friends of yours?" "Yes." "Well then." "It will be easier for Perry to talk to them." "And where is the Polish courier?" "At the barracks." " Anyone talked to him?" " Lubienski." "He'd better get onto the Liberator right afterwards." "Disgusting." "He keeps bathing all the time." "Treat the actors differently." " No time for courtesy." " It's them doing us a favour." "That's what they think." "Why are you so sentimental?" "I told the Governor about it." "Listen, I don't have time to think, and you nag me about actors?" " You know the deal?" " I do." "And that it's for real?" "Hey..." "He must get aroused when we see him in the tub." "What's the purpose of all that?" "I can't." "You have to board the plane, that's it." "God..." "What plane?" "We're here to perform." "You didn't say anything about flying." "You won't fly anywhere." "Then why the plane, huh?" "I won't tell you." " You will." " No." "You will." "What?" " Why are we hiding?" " Hush." "You've come to check if I'm resting?" "You should be in bed now." "But you met someone." " You want to know Maisky wanted?" " Right." "We talked about the papers again." " But now you'll rest, promise?" " Promise." " Well..." "You don't seem" " Off you go now, please." " Did you come to an agreement?" " No." "I won't give them the files." "Maisky says it will compromise the coalition." "How?" "Stalin has already broken off the diplomatic relations." "In my opinion, it's just a warning." "All right." "Go now." "I promise I will rest." "You know, I'll stay in." " I'll look though the papers..." " Zofia, come here." "Leave." "That's an order." "Take care." "See you, lucky bastard..." " Say hello to the Chief!" " I will." "I'm going to bed." "Need a push?" "Have you read this journal?" "I paged it through." "This is the last part of the files that you haven't seen, sir." "This is not a war." "This is barbarism." "The documents you wish to take to America... will be in this case." "Some must be delivered to the Red Cross." "Especially the list of officers." "I can start copying it." "We'll have it copied in London." "Get packing." "The courier'll come later." "He told me they are planning to assassinate me." "I forgot the hare." "Sorry." "It wasn't a rabbit?" "Don't look at me like that." "Like what?" "I don't know." "Fine." "This stage is ending unexpectedly." "Tonight I am leaving Gibraltar." "More importantly, the future looks bright." "It won't be long now." "I'm so emotional, I'm unable to write." "I have reached the point where self-reflection is impossible." "Maybe later on, in the future, will I be able to describe today's events, which might be much more exhilarating." "Adam..." "Recite a poem to our dear Ala." " Which one?" " About the children... on a walk." ""Little children on a walk... so happy..." "Little children on a walk..." "A girl and a boy..." "They are happy, they don't talk, they're so full of joy." "There's a little cott-"" "Relax." "I brought the water." "Thank you, but not now." " But it's the water." " Come back later." " But he asked..." " Thank you." " What's up?" " A collision." "Here are the couriers." "Jan Gralewski, Max Czarny." "They were supposed to come later." "General!" "You here, you there." "Which one?" "Move away!" " Get back." " I heard a shot." "An exercise." " Inside the palace." " Get back!" " I'd like to see..." " Sit down!" "Let go!" "What do you want?" "What?" "Move away!" "Move away!" "Who sent you?" "Say it!" "Are you Polish?" "Who sent you?" "Answer." "Who?" "Who sent you?" "!" "Max?" "Oh, Christ..." "They've killed him." "They've killed the general!" "They've killed him!" "Calm down!" " They've killed him!" " What happened?" "I heard a shot." "I ran to his room." "Follow them!" "Hold on, let's check what happened." "Help me!" "Lubienski, I saw them!" "Let's inform the Governor." "Help me!" "I recognised one of them." "We can still catch them!" "Stay here." "Don't let anybody in." "I'll call the governor." "I must secure this." "You wait inside." "Everyone already knows." "Inside." "Nobody gets in." " Ready?" " What took you so long?" " He shot me!" " Is he dead?" " Yes." " He was armed." "How could I..." " Shut the fuck up!" " I'm wounded," " I need a doctor!" " In a few hours." "Take me to the hospital!" "A doctor should see me." "I need a car right now!" "What are you doing here?" "I enter quietly so she doesn't hear me." "You're paranoid." "How many times can one listen to her tragic stories... about the family, kids, husband, about the dead grandma and grandpa's stolen horses..." "And his amputated legs." "How many times?" "Try focusing on me." " In fifteen minutes?" " That's enough for me." "Have I told you how tired I am?" "You don't have to do anything." "I want to take an active part in this." "Next time, maybe." "You can't get undressed on your own?" "Huh?" " I have to leave soon." " What?" "I'm going away." "I'll write." "I hate parting with you." "Me too." "I'd rather you left and... then just suddenly returned." "Remember what we promised to each other?" "Freedom in all respects." "Fifteen minutes are up." "All as planned." " Who was at the general's?" " Just his aide." " Should I see the Governor now?" " And what about the papers?" "I secured them." "Should I see him?" " Where are they now?" " When you are leaving," " you'll find them in the car." " It's all taking too long!" "Hello?" "Yes." "Sikorski's dead." "I'll keep you posted about the documents." "I'm waiting for instructions." "Fine." "Waiting." "The courier saw the General's body." " But the job is done?" " Of course." "We'll get him on that plane later." "Let me go." " Where are you going?" " Nowhere." "You're waiting for him, right?" "Aren't you cunning?" "I know your ways of dealing with some things." "Rubbish." "I tried to find something out." "Aren't you curious?" "There he is." " You want us drunk?" " It'll sweeten the wait." "What?" "Leave it!" "What is going on here?" "Just wait." "Wait for what?" "For you to screw my wife?" " Bob, don't!" " Or have you, already?" "What have you done, you louse?" "I'll smash your fucking face!" " All set?" " The bodies are ready, but one female corpse's missing." "I've been driving round hospitals." "The actors are dressed up?" "We need the dead men's clothes." "Let someone undress them." "Keep looking for the papers, moron." "They must be here." "Yes, sir." "Sikorski's daughter must survive." "We'll give her to the Russians." "Aren't you going to help?" "It's just a few boxes." " You're back already." " There aren't too many shops here." "Is Dad still asleep?" "Sorry, you go in there." "What do you mean?" "The Governor will explain everything in a moment." "Because the situation..." "Well, it's complicated." "What are you talking about?" "What's going on?" "Why can't I see my father?" " Please, calm down." " But I am calm." "I just want to go in." "Please, not now." "You have no right to stop me from seeing my father!" "We'll explain everything in a moment." "What are you doing to me?" "Churchill will be informed about this." "Let me go!" "We don't know how it happened." "The General is dead." "No..." "No..." " No, please..." " Tell us where he kept his papers." " We have to secure them." " No, please." "Governor, we've searched the room." " The plane?" " They're checking." "What did the secretary who was with her say?" "Nothing." "He's dead." "Two large suitcases couldn't have dissolved into thin air!" " Did you see anything?" " Perhaps the Poles who killed him?" "You didn't see anything?" "Sir, as I entered, Sikorski was already laying on the floor." " Nothing caught my attention." " Fine, but..." "You know perfectly well what we are searching for." " They must have been here." " I have no idea." "I have secured some of the things." "Don't be ridiculous." "What did you want to do with them?" "As I said, to secure them." "Stop lying, you idiot." "Go fetch them." "Well then?" "Lead the way." "Put him on the bed." "After dusk transport him to the Liberator." "Chair." "Make it look like an accident." "Unwrap them, don't get anything dirty." "Do it fast." "Wait." "Up." "All right." "Faster." "Get me a stone." "What for?" "Help me." "Hear that?" "A murmur." " The car there?" " When all is ready..." "They'll put us onto Sikorski's plane and it'll be over." "That'd be the best solution." "Gralewski recognised you." "Why didn't you report that?" "There was nobody there." "Tell him nobody was there." "You'd told him about the plan?" "No!" "I said nothing to Gralewski." "Then why are you so quiet?" "I heard you've injured your arm." "Show it." "Show me." "Looks nasty." "You need a doctor." " Let's go!" " Hear that?" "Someone screamed." "Thanks for your help." "The cars are waiting." " You're not going?" " No, not yet." " I heard it too." "There..." " Shut up." "I swear I heard a scream!" "Shut up, you fairy." "Ah, so?" "Then I quit, thank you." " You quit?" "You do?" " That's right." "And now?" "Get back inside, now." " You're insane." " Don't argue, sweetie." "Move it, mate!" "Are you done?" "Someone will bring you the outfits." "You will change at 22:00, and someone will show you out." "Simple?" "Come in!" " What?" "Who's that?" " Shut up." " Jesus, no." "They'll kill us!" " Shut up!" "Take her, now!" "Under the wall!" "They'll kill us." " What the fuck?" " The Governor made us bring her." "Bring her fucking here?" "We just followed you." "Get the dress off her and go to Sector D." "No staring, no talking, under the wall." "Under the wall." "The car's waiting." "The General's papers are in the car?" "Do hurry, though." "The Governor knows about you already." "He does?" "Seriously?" "These must be letters to his wife." "It's you?" "You ordered me to come here..." "Sikorski..." "Why?" "Why..." "Sikorski?" "He was with me when..." "Do you think you know who killed Sikorski?" " You did." " That's not true." " Not true." " Three couriers named Gralewski." "Don't take it as an honour, though." "In your case it was dumb luck." "That's a lie." "Jesus..." "I don't know what you're doing, or how you're dressed." "If I wanted to imagine you right now," "I'd have to choose among hundreds of gestures, movements... expressions." "My mind is full of images of you, an entire film of your entity." "But I put them it all aside." "Like in a filing cabinet, or a drawer full of mementos that are just too precious." "Come!" "Don't panic." " What?" " Don't look back." "Everything's fine." "Relax." "Here." " I've got letters from Janek." " I don't understand." " You do." "From Gralewski." " Sorry, I don't." "Alicja..." "Don't you recognize me?" "Bolek." "From the university." "I always told you you were the prettiest student." "You met him?" "Yes." " In the Pyrenees." " Where is he now?" "I don't know." "I saw him on his way to Spain." "Quite a long time ago, so..." "What the fuck did I just say?" "Now, go, go." "Take your clothes off." "Put this on." "Do it." "General, sir." " Why is it like this?" " Hold on." " What is that?" "You said..." " Hold on." "Hold on." "Well then?" "Go." "Watch your step." "Get in." "We're closing." "These are you clothes, change quickly." "King promised nothing would happen to us." "Shut up and change." "Faster!" "What is that?" "There are corpses..." " Where?" " Step back!" "What's going on?" " Change!" " Let us out!" "Let us go!" "Get changed, I said!" "Come on now!" "Faster!" "What?" " We planned it... differently." " Shut up." " Jesus!" " Send out a rescue team." "Quick!" "To the end of the runway!" "Now!" "Lieutenant!" "Sir!" " They survive?" " Let me go." "Get to the control tower!" "London has just received news of the aviation accident... in Gibraltar that cost the life... of the Polish Prime Minister and Commander..." "General W. Sikorski." "He was returning from the Middle East." "Good morning." "Marcysia Malesa." " I know who you are." " Could we..." " What do you want to tell me?" " Can we go inside?" "Please." "Your husband, Jan Gralewski is dead." " He perished in the Gibraltar crash." " That's not true." "Yes, a Gralewski was killed, but he was a colonel, and my Janek never had military training." " The couriers brought these." " Why are you telling me this?" "My Janek in Sikorski's plane?" "That is not true." "Is this his property?" "This doesn't prove anything." "Why wasn't I informed sooner?" " We waited for the couriers." " And nobody told me anything?" " Nobody could..." " I realize... it may be harder to say than to hear, but in 6 months' time someone could've tried!"