THE DAY OF GLORY
We're going to save our nation...
...and preventing sabotage of our secret weapon.
I know, the rocket.
The conspiracy of Jewish Bolshevism will never come to pass.
For now, we'll have to see where we're going.
In Saint-Laurent there is a bridge that avoids the main roads.
To the bridge of Saint-Laurent.
It is ready to welcome the visitors.
Everyone will disperse.
I hear voices. - Did you wet your pants?
You would for less.
It would please me to see you in prison.
Then you'll lick the guards' bones.
Of course you wouldn't.
Go ahead, come on, give it to me.
We should have done this better yesterday.
We already have the pig, don't we? - We should have brought the barrels as well.
We have to hurry.
Because of you we hang.
Leave me alone, too bad you're my brother.
Saint Laurent
Now go... go...go.
Faster... - Gregoire is defeated.
Go on... - It's his.
You always win. - That's the sport.
I'm going to win next time.
A word is a word. - You promised us.
I'll tell you.
It's a completely different war from the 14-18 war.
I was in my cocoon. - In Newport?
No, I was alone on a C3.
Were there two places? - I was alone, that's what I wanted.
I came from my mission, I got off a bus...
I was nose-to-nose with the Germans.
The terror of the English in Blankenberge.
Wasn't it Blancenbourg? - Berbourg in German...
...it's the same.
And you fell to the ground? - Did I tell you that?
No, Guy the real one always did this.
Everyone does the same.
I arrive in Blankenberge... They knew me there...
I was known for my tricks. I was really wanted there.
So, Blankenberge, they just drove up to me.
I poked into a cloud, they followed me but I expected that.
And pulled the brake, and hop, I flew into the air.
You had to see Blankenberge's head. I put my focus, I took out my gun and then
there was a line of fire of bullets.
Children you should have seen that, come here.
I turn around and I fell on it.
Remember Guilemer, a nice fireworks party.
But the dog was not yet born.
Of course he wasn't born yet, it was his grandfather who told everything.
Anyway, I aimed and tak-tak-tak.
The flames were everywhere, it was hell.
You didn't say anything, you bastard you are!
And the maquisards?
- The barrels are on fire! - Throw it off the cart.
- I? - Yes, shit louse!
- What happened? - I don't know.
- There was an explosion and that's all. - What were you doing on that bridge?
With that alcohol. What were you doing?
- It's Etienne who asked to come along. - You're quite daring.
I just did it. He is the oldest of the family.
Do you know the black market? Probably not huh?
- That's all gazette slam. - Mister Mayor?
- I detonated the bridge. - Leave us alone!
- I can explain it all. - I have other things to do.
Friends, it's bad. The village is in danger.
A village in danger, you don't care, do you?
- You are a stranger here. - I'm from Paris.
- A Parisian is not a stranger, is he? - That's even worse!
Come on...
Mr Grégoire, for once something happens in our village.
- You are not liked here. - You're kind.
- Not like them. - It's the maquisards' fault.
The maquisards have big mouths.
They would still follow orders to destroy the Germans.
- It's not simple. - In the meantime, we are blocked.
Yes, we should expect reprisals.
We must intervene immediately.
As I've already said, it's my fault.
I'm just explaining. I was playing with the children.
And I had to tell my story about Blankenberge.
I did everything I had done, including diving.
And suddenly, I don't know how, I fell over sticks and the bridge exploded.
You have been sent here by higher
hand, we accept you, we bear much of you...
And you can stay in the castle.
Not just to keep an eye on everything.
And with that I should be happy?
We put up with a lot from you, it's not that easy!
I'm the only person in charge of this congregation here, so...
While you're doing your rounds, notify the pastor.
An extraordinary meeting of the
city council in the town hall at 12 noon.
- It's an order! - Good good...
- So I don't take care of them any more? - Mrs. Verger can handle the work alone.
All right then.
Paris and his dog's head.
- You're quite daring, you! - What's wrong?
It's not my fault she has nice breasts. Give us a glass.
- Why free? - For the maimed...
For the war victims.
You're a bunch of bastards with everything you're up to?
That makes sense, we are here now, right?
Come on little Guilemer, let's go exploring, come on...
Get in. We're done with it.
- Ah, it's you Gregoire. - I've got some things for you.
There is also a letter from your sister. Everything seems to be going well with her.
- Is there anything else? - Yes, but that's not urgent.
Thank you Gregoire.
There is one more thing, you have to be present at the municipality at 12 noon.
It's the bridge I detonated.
At your age Gregoire? You need to lead a more serious life.
Even the priest, if that's the case, I won't say anything more.
We haven't experienced that during 14-18, it would be a shame
that there are none left as the war nears its end.
Those maquisards are going to ruin everything.
The maquisards only want to save France.
They want to save France like idiots.
Look at my arm and my brother's head.
Since the bridge was completely destroyed, the
Germans don't leave here either, we're stuck with it.
They will take revenge, we urgently need to get the children and the elderly out of here.
And the women too, that's the most interesting thing for me.
Except your mutual respect when you see what I'm saying.
Come on Gaston, Gaston!
And your priest will have to hide because you are quite conspicuous.
- Very funny... - I have an idea.
So that's the first time. With your familiar head.
Have you ever looked yourself in the mirror?
Let him finish, what's your idea?
If we don't want to see the Germans here, it's easy to solve.
We're taking away all the nameplates that lead them here.
That's really a good idea thanks to Saint Saint-Laurent.
- Praise be to the lord. - So they will go to the neighbourhood municipalities.
They will meet the women and then they will run away.
They will leave very soon.
- Move aside. - Watch out for my arm, bully!
- You're a bully yourself. - Guys, calm down, I'll help.
No, not there, not there.
- This one isn't really necessary, is it? - Get rid of them, the less the better.
- Fine, haven't we forgotten one? - No, everything's gone.
Reverend, we must now return home to our wives.
Very funny, you know. You can also pray that the Germans stay away.
The Germans can't read French.
Were there signs here?
It's the shit of those children again.
I put the sign back, it must be because of the storm.
Thank you, we would have gone wrong without you.
- So you have to go to... - Saint-Laurent.
And you will show us the way!
Come on, come.
Good.
- You get in with me. - No, he can ride his bike.
You have to show the way with the bike and us.
- Understood? - Yes.
The locals will be pretty mad at me if I come down with those Germans.
What the hell have I done...
They're all blacks, they're Americans!
We are saved. It's the Americans! The Americans...
It's the Americans, Churchill. Everybody come out...
It's the Americans. It's thanks to Gregoire.
Are you sure?
Are there no blacks in the German army?
- How about blacks? - But yes, blacks, Americans.
- Black niggers. - We don't have an American flag.
I have a solution. Come along children.
They are here, thank you dear sir.
Do you hear that? What is happening?
However, there is no faith in our village.
Welcome to our village, the bells are ringing for you.
Then look!
I can't help it that they aren't Americans!
Hi guys, I'm coming!
- I'm the pastor. - Have you gone mad?
Through your glasses you had seen Americans, they are Germans!
Germans of Germany? Then where are they?
Oh, now I see. I am a priest!
- Mister Mayor? - He's the mayor.
I am the mayor of this village.
Mayor thank you.
That's the least we can do.
Thank you for your welcome.
Some French are still in favour of the collaboration.
But of course, with great pleasure. You come to defend us against the Russians.
- What does this mean? - We were misled.
Come on, get out of here.
- Terrorists. - We're trapped.
Things are going bad, they say we lied.
We can withdraw.
Our orders are advancing north.
They're talking about a truck they're blocking.
- They're not terrorists. - All French are terrorists.
- They have disagreements. - You still have faith in those people?
- They're all Jews. - Stop it.
Just wait till I get you in my hands.
It was just a kid's joke.
Is it the same in Germany?
Hitler must have been a rascal when he was little.
Not?
- The terrorists blew up the fortress. - No, I did it.
- I have made a mistake. - He's crazy, it's okay.
It's all right Gregoire, leave us alone.
We are not responsible for this act.
The whole village is for the collaboration.
If so, you will accommodate us until the bridge is repaired.
Yes of course.
I'll give you one hour to give us the addresses where we can spend the night.
Otherwise I will be forced to decide for myself.
Mr. Mayor, they can go to the castle after all.
- There is only Gregoire. - Have you gone mad?
The castle has historical value. I'm in charge of the castle.
Do you have a castle?
The castle of Marquis de Manche Bareille.
He disappeared when the war broke out.
He was afraid of you, he was completely wrong.
He didn't know you were so correct. The castle does indeed have historical
value, you would be fine with it.
- Gregoire, you lead them to the castle. - I'll make you pay for that.
We follow you.
Come on Guilemer.
I will lead you to your chariot.
Did you see that, you filthy mayor.
I expect you at the castle in an hour, we have some things to clear.
Follow me.
The Americans will not be before today.
- Is it not? - Yes.
They will demand our food, we have to hide everything.
Don't worry madam, we won't be able to hide you.
Then listen... We have to hide the meat, alcohol, fruit and vegetables, in other
words everything to eat and drink.
- All right, but where? - Everything we make wells now?
- Have you gone mad? - There's room in our basement.
- Yes of course. - We need to speed up.
Folks, I have an idea. Thanks to Mary.
You are not allowed to cross the carpet with your shoes.
Yeah, it's going to be hard to understand each other with you, isn't it?
- Yes, yes, I speak a little French. - And I don't speak German.
- My name is Otto. - Oh, good.
Imagine a collaboration.
- My name is Gregoire. - Pleasant Mr. Gregoire.
- I love France - Me too.
- Do you like Germany too? - I did not say that.
The maquisards will still kill me.
Are you the caretaker of the castle?
- Ja ja ja ja. - Is that your uniform?
No, that's the postman's suit.
- I'm distributing the letters. - Very well.
I do so many things for the community.
The prisoners with you must be replaced properly.
I'm not from here. I am from Paris.
- Long live Paris. - So you're a stranger.
Like us.
With the difference that I am French.
I'm going to leave you, they've asked to fix the church bells.
Just go and collaborate, Mr. Mayor.
- Ay. - Hitler.
Come on Guilemer.
Guilemer, the village only thinks about their money. They are bunch of egoists.
Sit down. Several days of occupation will not harm them.
In the end, it's not about the battle of Stalingrad.
Commander, we have nothing left.
We surrendered everything to the French army.
Come on, there are still pigs on your farms...
- And those soft sheep... - We don't have that in our region,
We are poor in our community. We are poor farmers.
And as for the sheep, we haven't eaten there in a long time.
And what about bunnies? And chickens with eggs?
Search well. Search.
Ah yes, no, but still.
We have carrots, turnips and artichokes.
A woman even died because of all the food we had to hand over.
We only eat swede and ersatz, just like you do.
- You too? - Me first.
I think you look good, Mr. Mayor.
I have lost 10 kg because of this war.
Don't watch that. It's bad fat.
Let me explain, I have enlivening migraines.
It is serious.
In my opinion they are hiding something from us.
All because we are Parisians.
I wonder what they're up to at the moment.
Come on, we're gone, we're stronger than them.
Sir, I don't understand.
Do not try to understand, the words of the lord are impenetrable.
Visit Priest Galthier.
I had already passed by this morning, he had words with his wife.
- He had a 40 degree fever last night. - So he's not dead?
I don't want them to rob him, come on now.
Guilemer, I think you're exaggerating! That's first class meat, that.
You're exaggerating, really. You're really not easy, are you?
I know they would be happy with it.
- Within. - Mr Gregory,
the commander ate badly.
He asks for a little schnapps or alcohol.
That's my dinner. Here to prove I'm a good collaborator I give this
one, give it to your commander.
- That's Napoleon. - It's really good.
You will never drink Hitler's alcohol, believe me.
- To your health Otto. - Cheers.
Don't forget to bring the food to your chef.
Yes, Mr Gregory.
I am not deaf though.
- What's the matter, Gregoire? - It's the Germans.
- Germans? Are they many? - Yes, quite yes.
We have to do something, we have to talk to them.
It's flower.
God help me out of here.
- What are they doing? - They're on their knees.
They pray.
In the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit.
My dear brothers...
My dear brothers, in the city of Bethlehem...
well, a helper is born. He was born a poor wretch.
He was born completely naked on a little straw...
the donkey was the only rich man his father Joseph had.
Can one be so poor?
Can we imagine that God in his infinite beauty and greatness...
who sprinkle his son, Jesus, on a little.
Jesus, the son of God, came to this earth to redeem your sins.
To help us, brethren, to show the right way.
That leads to bliss.
The way we walk as Christians with confidence and serenity...
You may wonder why...
Which is normal, indeed.
To tell about Bethlehem.
And why, then you ask me the question.
Well, because it seemed to me that our village of Saint-Laurent...
currently has some analogy with Bethlehem...
in the wake of our era.
No music will be played today.
No music I said, no music!
Behold.
César Auguste was the chief in Rome.
- César Auguste was the chief in Rome. - You should have warned me!
His soldiers had Galilee in their hands and no doubt that was a stopover.
So the population had to give up the food and drink.
The Romans wanted pigs, cows...
Yes, the cow, the cow, they wanted cows.
And of course eggs.
Well, cows and eggs, basically everything, chickens, rabbits...
But the population was also very poor and destitute.
As it is today in Saint-Laurent.
Understood? I hope so.
Of course the population will have to pay taxes to César.
If it continues like this, a bomb will explode.
We must not let ourselves be.
I mean from the Führer.
The chickens, the rabbits, the pigs, the cows, we don't have these.
I repeat, we do not have these animals.
But what we can offer are our sincere prayers.
To ask God...
to forgive them...
on the day of judgment.
That is it.
- Schultz! - Yes Major?
Silence!
We can...
We can be charitable in spirit.
And without a doubt, we offer our prayers.
Because unfortunately we have nothing else to offer them.
I've been praying all night.
So that a miracle can happen.
To get bread...
And why not rabbits, chickens,
potatoes, the cows, what am I saying...
How long will that take?
Yes, I know, we will miss radio London.
We have to be ready, French and Germans, to get used to the rules.
And we must know that we must share our dish with each other.
As a penance for the greater glory of god.
Amen. We are hungry my God.
Thank you father, we are hungry my God.
If you want to sing along. All together.
We are hungry my father, a little louder because I hear nothing.
Thank you, thank you, all together.
What are you bringing, I stole this.
You're not the only one, I came across this one.
And I this...
- Camembert, Camembert. - What's all this here?
Black market? I'm confiscating all of that!
The French are sneaky.
They'll shoot us with his rotten face.
We are collaborators, we share, we are your friends.
confiscate everything.
Have you gone mad, if the maquisards saw us we'll be shot.
That's not doing it!
- First you have to pay! - You should have kept quiet!
Get out of here!
Out!
Out, you dirty terrorists!
Where did you find this weather?
You, Gilbert, you are quite a doggy!
- Gilbert... the show: l'aviateur. - You've got it all, buddy.
I understood. The engineer soldiers are going to come up with a handsome one.
- You mean with a bridge. - Yes, a bridge.
- And we'll leave then. - Retreat to Berlin.
No, not Berlin. Strategic withdrawal.
Understand you?
Strategic withdrawal, like us in 1940.
- Yes. - Yes alright.
- A big naughty boy, your dog. - Yes.
No mister mayor it is a terrorist act.
- Your whole village is responsible! - They're terrorists, not us.
- They're not from Saint-Laurent. - You are all equally guilty.
- You support them! - But Mr. Commander.
You noticed, we are good collaborators.
Do you think I'm an idiot? Your people have seen us as Americans.
That is the truth. You have 24 hours to find the person responsible.
24 hours, otherwise I'll have all men shot between 18 and 60,
starting with you, Mr. Mayor.
- You just play along. - I assure you, I love Germany.
You understand, I love your Führer, he is so kind, so good for France.
Be silent! Hypocritical! It is forbidden for the inhabitants to leave the village.
If anyone disobeys this prohibition, I'll set Saint-Laurent on fire!
- Yes, Mr. Commander, yes. - We're still at war, Mayor.
- Don't forget that. - Yes sir commander.
Don't think we're lost. We have a super army and will do
everything to defeat the enemy.
- A colossal weapon. - I'm very satisfied.
You can dispose
- Ah, Gregoire. It's terrible. - What is going on?
They will shoot everyone, go with your bike and warn everyone.
Meeting in the municipality at 13.00, quickly!
- But, my brakes don't work! - Make your plan!
That is of course easy to say.
- Gregoire, do you need my bike? - Yes, if you can.
At least you're friendly, at least you don't want to shoot me!
- But no. Here. Consider bicycle. - Yes yes, eight bicycle.
I know how to deal with it.
- I have to go on, I don't have time. - What is that, Gregoire?
It's a German grenade, are you crazy to play with that?
If it explodes, you'll have no head. Look, one, two, three.
- Did you see it? - We have something to say.
- What then? - We killed that German.
Now what kind of a story is that?
- We wanted to play like Guilemer. - We hid it behind the car.
- What? The grenade? - We thought it was something else.
What a story. Do you know what you've done?
You guys need to stop with this nonsense. Listen carefully.
You don't say anything to anyone. And certainly not to your parents!
I'm going to try and make it right, understand? It will be a difficult task.
In the meantime, stay here.
Guilemer? Come on Guilemer.
It gets harder by the hour.
The only thing we can count on are the Americans.
I definitely need to get them.
Hello, hello, Saint-Ferréol, hello?
They don't answer.
Hello, Saint-Claude, hello?
They don't answer either.
Damn, now that too.
It's the children who exploded the phone line.
And then I looked straight into his eyes. And I said, he saw green.
Mr. Commander, the people of Saint-Laurent
will die with their heads outstretched.
Like true patriots.
I don't know, but, if you said something like that.
- Yes, would have played better doubles. - But I did.
What do you think?
I have tried everything.
In any case, if we don't find the culprit, we're all caught.
Yes, all men. The women are not going to kill them.
It must have been someone from Saint-Laurent.
- Maybe it's Father Montrant. - Reverend Montrant... he's 83 years old.
But of course, he won't live long.
- Sooner or later, doesn't matter. - That is a good idea.
It depends on how you look at it.
That's good, he'll go straight to
heaven. Everyone will get there someday.
You guys are a filthy duo.
He can't be, he's paralysed.
- They won't believe it. - We need to find someone.
Someone who offers himself to the Germans? You have to have guts for that.
Yeah I don't see anyone who would do that.
It would be best if it was someone
which is not originally from Saint-Laurent.
He's right, a stranger. Then we shouldn't have to pay for it.
- Where's Gregory? - We haven't seen him again.
That's seedy.
According to the radio, the Americans are 50 km from here.
Where are they now? They think they are on a tourist hunt.
- Hi Raphael. - Gregory, what...
Listen, in Saint-Laurent there is no more telephone connection and the
Germans will destroy everything if the Americans don't show up.
The Americans are close.
- But where? - In Saint Claude...
did they see them this morning?
Are you sure?
- It's... - Someone said it to you.
Let me do it, it will go faster. I'm coming.
Hey? Hello, yes, with Grégoire of Saint-Laurent.
No, I'm somewhere else. I'll explain it
to you later. Are the Americans there?
Oh, good, thank you.
They had passed by but they are gone again.
So they are not far?
Listen in, we'll call Fleury.
Hello, Fleury? Hi darling. I hear you are celebrating quite a bit.
Oh, good. Are the Americans there? Are you sure? It's not the Germans, is it?
- They brought chewing gum. - Chewing gum.
Thanks honey. Talk to you later.
Here they are, there they are... Exactly as if they are left except in Saint-Laurent.
The cows!
- And how can I communicate with you now? - I have an idea.
- It's a telegram. - Couldn't you say it before?
This way I can communicate directly. Thank you. Until the next!
You're finally here, I was going to call you.
- Is that your bike? - Yes.
- Take him with you. - I explain, it's not my bike,
it's a German friend. I was allowed to borrow this.
The bike is not mine, it is Otto's.
damn.
And all for those fools from Saint-Laurent.
- Where's Gregory? - You too?
- Yeah, he ran off with my bike. - What?
- My bicycle. - You see, he's done!
We will all be killed. What have I done wrong?
Holy Spirit, do not forsake us.
Cinquième column espionage, I'm a postman!
- I'm not a spy. - Anyway, you're a spy!
Damn it. Firing, you're just thinking about that.
Shoot, shoot! Don't shoot but decorate!
I just came from the Germans and I
detonated the bridge. The bridge is my act!
If you do not act immediately, all residents will be shot.
By the Germans.
That jerk is a spy, he works for the Germans, let him
join the high ranks. Make a report and tomorrow I'll have him shot.
- Yes sir. - I do not understand it at all.
I know, if I don't go back to Saint-Laurent
they will burn down the whole village.
- And I'm going there! - And that sir, material is espionage.
But no, that's a phone. Hello, hello phone.
All right, we're starting over, I'll explain it to you.
I detonated the bridge.
Find Guilemer, find.
- Stop! - See.
They've been ordered, we can't go any further.
With his head to the ground, he has us all in the right place.
- He fooled us. - A Parisian is like that.
He's far away now, who knows what he's trumpeting.
Silly stories. But I have great respect for you sir.
When I... France was attacked.
He had broken through and branch-tak-tak-tak.
Have we got off then, I'll tell you more...
That, that is even forbidden.
It is forbidden, for the devices, follow me.
I return, what did I see before me?
- I saw Blankenberge. - Blankenburgh.
You're not going to start over, are you? What does it mean then?
It can't be true can it?
- That's okay. - It's a synonym.
You're not going to teach me French, are you? We won't use a synonym, will
we? What difference does that make?
Before me I saw Blankenberge.
And I did the same as before.
Like you just said.
And I got higher than him, and I flew on him.
- Major, the suspect has started walking. - I told you so?
I've had a little too much to drink.
If it continues like this I'll be mad!
I'm so tired.
I'm sick of it!
I explained it well to them.
Have they gone completely crazy?
And we only wait 4 years for them.
And, postman, on tour?
Forward!
Turn left there.
They are quite sticky!
Fire!
That's really silly.
Luckily I know a shortcut.
It gets quite a bit more complicated.
I even do mountains!
You are an idiot! You had to help me. Backwards!
It's quite a weird war.
- I've got my sights on him. - Saint Laurent is the other side.
You are not the neighbourhood. Saint-Laurant is turning around.
Saint Laurent, understand? Turn around and you will arrive in Saint-Laurent.
We won't miss him, fire!
I'd rather not wait for them.
You make me tired!
Now he won't be able to chase me any more.
They most likely won't believe me in Saint-Laurent.
- And yet. - And?
Nothing.
If we don't find them, they're going to set fire to our village.
It's not true, flat.
And yes. Bastard.
Not even an entertainment set, you can tell they are not used to France.
A problem, Mr. Gregoire?
Yes, I was hit by an American shell.
An American shell? You have quite a sense of humour, Mr Gregoire.
- Get in. - That is friendly.
Thanks in advance.
Much humour? Nobody wants to believe me.
Anyway you are kind.
- Have you seen the new bridge yet? - Of course.
- But where? - In Paris, everyone knows that.
No, I mean, did you see our people working on the Saint-Laurent bridge?
I didn't notice anything. And besides, if I have seen something, no one will believe me.
If no one turns up, we're all going to die.
I wonder what the Machus brothers did with their horses on the bridge.
- Where have those two gone? - They fled too!
- Madam? Wait a minute... - Please!
- Wait a second! - Now wait!
- With your ideas, they'll kill us. - We need to find reinforcements.
Strengthening? Beware you will scare them.
- Hello Miss. - I've never met this one.
- Damn it. - Check this one out.
The bastards, you are bastards!
Calm to children! They are women, ah no, you look like the Machus.
They are disguised in women because they would shoot all the men.
Didn't you understand? Bastard!
Bunch of cowards.
Quick, hide.
Gentlemen.
You bastards, you bastards!
Stop it, there's no time.
We have to come up with something or else we'll all be killed.
Get back on your clothes, ladies.
Excuse me ladies.
France is beautiful isn't it? - Yes, I think so too.
I will definitely come back later.
- They captured him. - I told you.
- Luckily we're not there. - What a drama.
But Gregoire, why did you do it anyway?
It's really bad.
See you later in the cemetery, thanks for your humour.
Yes, I like Parisians. Mr. Mayor.
Don't forget our appointment? You have 5 hours to find the culprit. Different.
Yes I know, we will do the necessary.
No problem. We'll pull our plan.
You're happy, aren't you, Guilemer.
They are also angry now. They can eat the pot.
- We'll report him. - Why Gregoire?
- It's a stranger. - What if he didn't?
- A Parisian is capable of anything. - We mustn't exaggerate.
We can't report him, can we? No, we won't.
Children, you will not believe me. I'm coming out of my hole...
And who do I see? Marechal Foch.
With his beautiful kepi and his big moustache.
He had a key in his hand and he
said to me: "Gregoire it is your glory day."
Go talk to him.
What should I say to him?
That he declares himself. He is clearly to blame.
You're coming.
He said to me: "soldier of France, it is
your honour to announce the armistice."
Come on children, get up.
- Gregory? - Yes?
- You belong to us. - Ah yes, is that so?
- Come, I'll carry on. - France owes you a lot.
Don't be like my brother.
Everyone agrees on the bridge.
- But, there's also the rest. - What do you mean?
The rest... you know.
Pastor can explain it better.
Reverend?
- Gregory, my son. - Yes, Father?
Yes that is true, I am your father with many emotions.
- That I speak to you. - Reverend?
- You know what they're up to in our village? - Yes.
If someone doesn't turn themselves in, all of Saint-Laurent's children will become orphans.
- And all women become widows. - That is sad.
Yes Grégoire, you have to be a hero to do such a thing.
You always had a soft spot for Joan of Arc, didn't you?
Yes, actually comme ci comme ça.
And if the good lord calls you, what would you do?
- Call me? How so? - For the supreme sacrifice.
Gregoire, the good lord has chosen you. And the bible says:
when the hand of God reaches out to you, let you go to heaven.
It's not true, Father, he didn't kill the German.
And why wouldn't I have done that? Anyway, that was because of me.
Absolutely, I killed him. It's neither the first nor the last.
I know he didn't, Father.
Françoise, shut up. Gregoire says he did it.
Yes, it is, like Joan of Arc.
Like a national virgin.
Joan of Arc maybe, you think I'm a fool!
Go play, children.
- Gregory. - Come on, Gregoire.
This sacrifice you would make is for France. And
France has never seen the heroes as fools.
Look, my eye!
Let's go.
- We handled it badly. - We only have 4 hours left.
- If you want to follow me. - Is that the grave?
Yes, the smallest, there is nothing left of it anyway.
And this one?
That's for the hostage of Saint-Laurent, you can
see how stupid and disciplined we are in this village.
With all due respect, sir.
It's inconvenient to kill a Frenchman right now.
- That's my duty. Just my duty. - Yes, your duty...
You also have limits on a duty. You have
to think about the consequences of an act.
If you wait a little longer, if you don't do anything, I can put in a
good word with the Americans for you.
Because I've seen them. I even talked to them. Watch.
And then you're a prisoner of war and thanks to whom, because of me.
They will receive you like a king. Conservation, chocolate, cigarettes...
- Chewing gum... - No, no chewing gum, none.
All right, no chewing gum. No problem for the Americans. That's democracy.
And?
Agreed, but don't tell anyone.
- The SS is watching. - I'm not saying anything.
Thank you, Commander.
I'm going to leave you.
We are gathered here for our fallen comrades.
Lieutenant Helmut Dietrich, to whom we shall pay a final salute.
Everything runs smoothly. As I stand now, we are going to have a good laugh.
A German plane, it's been a long time since we've seen it.
Damn.
Commander Müller, what an honourable general.
General Forbach, Himler's associate.
- Where's the rocket? - It was taken to safety.
We watch over it day and night.
And why isn't it higher up north?
Terrorists have detonated the bridge in Saint-Laurent.
And you burned Saint-Laurent, of course?
Not yet, General. But we plan to yes.
Retaliations Commander! We must destroy all the villages, shoot everyone.
It's an order, retaliation!
Reverend.
Reverend, mayor.
I've thought carefully. I agree.
My son, you have made the right decision.
- I do have a few conditions. - Absolutely, we'll make a note of that.
I still have to make these.
Mayor, I want my name to be in the capital of this village.
If I don't ask too much. I also want a "Legion of Honour" medal.
- Yes of course. - After my death.
You will also get a municipal funeral.
No no no. I want a national funeral.
- Yes, of course, nationally. - There you go.
Reverend? I also want my body behind stained glass.
You get that my son.
I also want my funeral to be repeated to
see how you will behave after my death.
I want to, but the clock doesn't stop.
That doesn't matter right now. That's my problem.
You want to see me dead, don't you?
- But no. We love you Gregoire. - All right, then I'm done with it.
I still have to do one or the other.
But Grégoire, act normal, you must act like everything else.
I gave everything you wanted.
If you haven't given everything, you simply haven't given anything.
- What a bastard you are! - I didn't ask, did I?
- I see it in your eyes! - But, Edouard, it's for France.
No, France has not asked to be a cuckold.
You want to be shot with everything else?
I didn't say that, did I? Claire please.
- You are a selfish Edouard. - And you, Auguste, what are you doing?
You take that Parisian or Germaine!
No, Germaine not!
Excuse Auguste, but he has a moustache and an ugly head.
No way!
It's going to be Claire or nothing!
So it is clear.
- There you go. - I'm going to get ready.
So it is clear.
You have no other choice.
- Promise me not to call. - I can't control myself.
Bite your teeth, or bite his teeth.
- I can not promise anything. - I'm in a hurry!
A little fast. Madam, I'm not waiting.
Oh the whore.
- Edouard, you mustn't exaggerate. - What is your point?
Nothing, I have nothing more to say.
That's normal, the Parisian has big feet.
Go ahead, Gregoire, show us you're a man.
- Are you okay Auguste? - That's that nature, Edouard.
There's nothing wrong with that, is there?
And, are you feeling good? And are you glad now that you did.
Can I catch my breath? May I have a glass to freshen up.
- That's the pinnacle. - Edouard, don't be so jealous.
Today I'm having a hard time.
Take your time, rather a living idiot than a dead idiot.
You should say that. See you later. You come to church, right?
Stop it. He doesn't even pay for his drink.
Heaven opens for you Gregoire.
The Lord is there and the angels will trumpet for you.
Glory to Gregoire. It is difficult to pronounce.
Glory to Grégoire, the saviour of Saint-Laurent. The saviour...
It's thanks to me that he's there now. He got my piece of land.
What about me? I gave him my linen.
Shut up, I gave him a boar and 75 different animals.
I'm sure it's hard to put into words.
His holiness Pius XII will agree to canonise Grégoire.
As I intend to ask him.
Already...
I said "yes" to have my poor wife raped.
No need to rape your wife, she crawls on everyone.
- Say that again, you! - Calm down!
What is going on? Shut up! You are here in a church!
You shouldn't be arguing here. If it goes on like this then I won't!
Behold! What will it be? Who wants to take my place?
No one.
Soon you will be Saint Edouard of the V.T.T.
Just ask him. By whom did he consent? Gregoire?
Gregoire? Gregoire?
- What if he doesn't come back? - Where has he gone?
We have given him our lands, animals and women.
Edouard's. He's off the bastard.
- He's very smart. - And that was it?
There is still half an hour left.
He's gone so we all get the bullet.
I warned you.
Look there...
You see, Mayor, I told him we could count on him.
He is crazy.
The campaign is something to me.
Guilemer, Guilemer!
Guilemer come back immediately!
Come here!
- He's pretty in costume. - You see he's not an impostor.
Private Balentin Grégoire of the 46th Infantry Regiment.
Gregoire, you've made enough blunders.
The general is furious, he wants to shoot me and burn your village to the ground.
I have a surprise.
- See. - Are you serious?
- I promised you, Commander. - The General's helmet.
Yes, of course, I killed him. I work in great detail.
What do you think of that?
Calm down commander, calm down.
The children have made another blunder. Hell, never two without three.
Otto? Otto, it's not urgent.
You forget your gun Otto!
Goodbye Frenchman.
On this glorious day Grégoire Valentin, I am proud to put you in the spotlight.
You are a worthy representative of the resistance and a hero.
And to begin this beautiful day I want to give a name to
this place, a name deserving.
General Charles de Gaulle instead.