Was a hard year. In my neighbourhood was mistrust. fear.
Some friends didn't talk each other.
Others were arrested and vanished.
Exile. The word was in the air.
I was among this. A conscript.
At least my papers were in order.
There was one thing I wanted.
Of course she didn’t know
What happen':
- I want... -You want what.
I want to take you a picture.
Are you photographer'?
Ye s
I mean. I'm learning.
Can V?
OK. but quickly. if I get punished you'll have a bad time.
This Way?
Ye s
You must show Mo me
Sure' when X come back
Tomorrow then.
Tomorrow
- Bye - Bye
But this night we were sent to Punt Arenas.
Things weren't good in the south.
Go' Gm
To the woods' Go'
What's happening?
Argentinians. They arrive to the border and go back.
Company' Formation'
- Rojas. -Nonacid.
Every week soldiers arrived.
But this day somebody different arrived. Sargent Ferber.
Afflict by New Bowen
w Best Enemy: Patagonia 1978.
- Lieutenant? -I need you to command a patrol.
This is your mission: First. scout this zone.
Second. put a provisional boundary marker in the border line.
You can see it clearly. But out there. you don't know where the hell is it.
Use as reference a barbered fence put m 1904
No need to say the situation is complicated.
Just papa. Sargent. Tampa is tricky.
Take five men. leave tomorrow at dawn. Is that clear?
Yes. sir.
Five men Together we didn't add up to 100 years.
They told us we defend some islands: Picton. Neva. Leno.
I didn't low they even existed.
- Do you know these islands? -I don't.
In Picton there was a school with ten students. They were moved to Punt Arenas.
Is safer there.
That's our job. Sargent. Go to accomplish your duty.
Yes. sir. Sir.
Sargent
Take care of your people. Come backing one piece.
Attention.
Take one. read and sign it.
Here is a pencil.
Hey. this is swill.
What do you want'? Christmas card'?
This is Morocco. A soldier.
We just conscripts.
It was the first time I thought about death.
Formation!
Sewers' From now on W be your mother and father' OK'?
Yes. sir!
You must know have an open hand for you.
But the other one ts firm for duty
- Who knows what is our mission?
- I do. Sargent. -Go on. private.
We must make an Advanced Combat Outpost. sir.
First line of defense of enemy attack.
We must inform about enemy positions and warn in case of attack. sir.
- Good. soldier... -After that. each soldier kills at least five Argentinians
and vows to the Virgin led Carmen.
Patroness of Chile and its glorious army!
- Your name. soldier? -Private Carlos Morocco. sir.
- Is that clear? -Yes. sir!
- L-low many Argentinians gonna Mil? - Five each. sir!
- Whose are the islands? -Chileans. sir!
- L-Ural Chile! - Hurray!
Just twenty buckets Ashing and a can of beans are better
80 that is war.
Twenty bullets to kill five Argentinians.
Nonacid was our step-counter. Every thousand. he picked a pebble.
- Morocco. -Yes. sir.
- First shift. -Yes. sir.
- And you are...? -Rojas from Santiago. sir.
Plug him in.
Manama from Take' sir
Samar from Nouakchott' sir
Nonacid from Prequel. Shiloh. sir.
AH northern
Well. that's how the south of Chile is.
Sargent' are you from here'?
Fm not Fm from Coquetry
Nice place. Great landscapes. I like the petrified forest.
Have you been there'?
Actually not. but I saw it in magazines.
W at'?
Flatterer' Manama
This meal is good.
The Argentinians must be eating a big beefsteak.
Have you tried Argentinian meat. sir?
Which kind of meat?
The good one' Sargent
I can't sleep. Fajitas.
The wind makes me crazy.
I'm freezing.
What are you doing?
- Watching. -I know. you fool.
Who is she?
Give me that.
Nice girl.
How about thew oranges'?
W at'?
The tits. asshole.
Nice. I guess.
You guess? Didn't see them?
She's friend. Just a neighbour.
But you like her.
If you love her. spit on the photo.
And in a month. she'll be yours. Never fails. It's a secret recipe.
- You are very nuts. -Give me that.
A spit on the photo. I thought about Gloria.
When I return. things will be different with her.
- Nonacid? -Yes. sir.
- L-low many steps we have? -16.600 steps. sir. They are 26 milometers until the ranch.
Find the coordinates 62 north. 72.6 east.
SM'
- Hurry - Yes' w'
- Manilla. the compass! -Morocco. to the door.
Damn Shiloh! Go. we'll Fiji it later.
-Salazar. what happened? -Easy. man. I got scared. ls just a dog.
What happens':
Hey. Morocco. it's with the Argentinians.
- Gear up - Yes' sir
Rojas' - Yes' sir
Tie the dog.
It's a bitch.
I'm going to Quell; get the guitar and the accordion.
I don't want neither grief nor false passion.
I'm going to Quell on looking for a new love
The Foreign Affairs Minister arrived from Bluenose Aries.
- No one can stop the war Excuse me' sir
- Fresh news'? - Yes
We are in yellow alert.
Yes. sir.
Stop-
Compass
26.000 steps. sir.
Compass' Charlotte
Permission to speak. sir.
This morning at the ranch. and we heard the shoot
Why didn't inform me?
You ordered to gear up immediately.
Stupid boys! What a bunch of idiots I've got!
Fucking idiot. How can't you take care of a compass.
- Stupid bastard. -Was an accident.
Easy' Charlotte
It's easy. we have to find a river.
Great. We must look for the river first.
Rivers run from mountain to sea.
- Mountains? -Yes.
Mountains ended 100 kilometers north.
W father looked for north using his watch.
- Enough of bullshit. we are paying because of you.
- Manama' - Order. sir
- Radio. Communicate. -Yes. sir.
At ease
Xanadu from Xanadu 7
COPY
X have news
Ferber says he has problems with the compass. can't find the spot.
Dammit.
Lieutenant Enrique ordered to withdraw to the ranch.
Ferber decided to wait until dawn.
I don't like this.
Is like to go fishing with bad sea.
You don't low if you'll return or not.
And this place is like a sea.
But you are from the sea. Shiloh. Pretend you are sailing.
You don't go to fish with bad sea.
I don't want to look far.
Seems a haunted ship is ready to appear.
- Aren't you scared? -We are all scared.
Some pretend to be tough guys
Morocco doesn't seem scared.
He doesn't show it.
But he's scared the shit out of him.
Look'
ls the bitch.
Take.
Go away! Go away!
Go' Charlotte
I can't.
Drink some water.
On your feet. private.
- Let him drink. -On your feet or I'll kick you.
Such a bad boy' Morocco
W at'?
Better go
Xanadu from Xanadu 7
What is he looking for?
SM?
Xanadu from Xanadu 7. Sargent. maybe we are in a silence zone.
We have to move
Ferber was nervous
We Waked w hours and admiralty the ranch
-silence zone? -The radio doesn't work.
- Is that big? -Miles big. Shiloh.
Nonacid didn't pick pebbles anymore. Tampa is tricky.
Xanadu from Xanadu 7 Do you copy'?
Nothing. Sargent.
The ranch must be behind that hill.
- Lieutenant. -Yes?
AGO 1214 informs about enemy force ahead.
Sargent Look
Maybe they are Argentinians.
Xanadu 7 from Xanadu. over.
Keep WWW
Iguanas
Xanadu 7 from Xanadu. over.
This is Xanadu 7. go Xanadu.
Give me a coordinate. over.
A coordinate . over.
Xanadu . I just see papa. We don't know where we are.
Did you find the barbwired fence? Confirm if you are in Chilean soil.
We crossed many fences. But not the barbwi re from 1904.
Xanadu 7. stop moving and Fiji position. Understood?
Roger. Stop moving and Fiji position.
Over and out
They are lost.
Didn't they cross?
How can I know that.
Lopez!
- Order. sir. -8end a patrol where Ferber is supposed to be.
- Double water ration and Mo compasses if you find him. -Yes. sir.
He could be anywhere.
Trenches are for hiding.
But we wanted to be spotted.
Rojas. give me the water.
More than dig ourtrench. we were burying in the papa.
I was so thirsty.
- Salazar. Rojas! -Yes. sir.
Tomorrow at dawn. go to search for water.
- L-ley.fvlancilla. -What?
Had you ever eaten hare meat?
-No New you WM
-l-ley. Rojas. say when. -Easy. it's OK.
Hey. the dog.
- What's that. private? -The bitch. Sargent.
Are you Md ding?
-She foHowed us -She foHowed you Take her away
I think she could be useful.
To keep the cats off
To make a barbecue
To look for water. Or to smell the enemy.
-Perm\ss\on to speak -Granted
We received this.
Congratulations. Not any lieutenat can be in charge of the company .
- When there are no captains. lieutenants are good. -Tha's true.
- Disr'niss. -Yes. sir.
Hurry Rojas. take the photo. they'll thinkwe are gays!
-How do X bow Gorgeous
Come. Compass.
Hey. I can't see the trench.
SM
- I thinkwe came from there. -Are you sure?
Am I walldng alone. man?
I think we have been here before.
I'm going back.
- L-low about the water? -Which water? We are so lost.
We can't go back without water. Let's go to the hill.
We can look from there. come on.
- Oor'npass! -Your bitch!
-Compass Damn‘ she runs a \ot
Didn't you find water?
Ferber ordered to ration the water until we were found.
We thought so. they'd be looking for us.
8h it!
EaiY
W s a warm Peogﬂe use Mo catch hares,.
Who knows who put \t here
- The first eats more! -l-lurry Shiloh!
It's mine.
Come on. Shiloh. kill him.
Press‘
Rojas! Sargent!
-Get down -Hang on
Up.
Easy. Manilla.
We must dean the wound
The canteens. all of them.
Out there. pull. Same here.
Xanadu from Xanadu 7.
Xanadu . over.
Daily report: No news. I repeat: No news.
You stand the pain. And if you have to fight.
That's how you'll I<ill these five Argentinians.
- Yes. sir. -And I don't want more shit!
Morocco. first guard.
Salazar and Nonacid. go to look for water tomorrow at dawn.
Yes. sir.
Easy. Manilla.
North wind.
Great. Shiloh.
Did you Fiji the compass?
What are you talking about?
I think is warm. north wind.
North wind in Shiloh means rain.
Maybe is the same here.
It's raining. hurry!
Take th e Water
We have good luck.
North wind. you see?
A soldier who eats. doesn't die. Take it.
Thanks
Someone had been in Argentina?
What for?
Never been there
In the island. when there is nojob.
People go to Argentina to fleece sheeps.
People just cross.
Traitors . bad Chile ans .
Is for work. Morocco.
-8argent. had you been in Argentina? -I was.
- L-low is it? -I_il<e here.
I've heard southern people have relatives in both sides.
That's why we are all northern.
To make sure we'll fight.
-L»<eep eating. private. -Yes. sir.
Sir. when we come back. will they give us some money?
Which money? Medals.
We should earn a lifetime pension.
Depends
V We Wm of course
If we end in second place. we can't.
Argentina! Argentina!
Sargent! Whatwe have to do!
Argentinians! Ahead! Over there!
Compass! Compass! Come here!
- Morocco. binoculars. -Yes. sir.
Manilla. the radio.
Salazar. to the extreme. Nonacid. there.
Xanadu from Xanadu 7.
Easy‘ easy
Xanadu from Xanadu 7. Sargent!
Enemy ahead. I repeat. enemy ahead.
Are they advancmg’?
No , may mam cross.
-I»<eep in contact. Call lieutenant Lopez. -I_ieutenant Lopez!
-8or'ne nevus about your patrol? -They are in position and didn't contact Ferrer's patrol.
- Where are they? -They crossed to Argentina.
One shot. One mistake and it's the war.
Get them
I COPE/-
Xanadu 7. ls your chief commander speaking.
I don't want you to move.
Don't go forward and don't go back. Understood?
Roger. roger.
Mops so
They must be there
Attention!
Cam down
We are an AGO. Our mission is to resist.
- OI'<? -Yes. sir.
- No one do nothing until my command. OK? -Yes. sir.
Compass ! Co me here!
They sent the dog
What are they doing?
- L-ley! -What are you doing?
Watch out
Compass. come here.
You can't even watch a dog.
Rojas. control the dog!
Stop. you are making noise.
What's wron g? Stop!
Who got them?
Stop! What's wrong?
Fucking Chilean thieves! We'll fuck your ass!
Salazar!
Where did you get this?
Where?
They are mine. sir.
Stupid. This shows where do you come from.
Rojas! The dog goes with the enemy!
Fucking bitch. Come here!
Come back! Com pass !
Compass!
Stupid co nsc ript.
The coffee. corporal.
Someone can explain how arrived this animal?
- I didn't call her. She just came. -8trange. isn't it?
Chilean bitches always choose us.
Who says is a bitch?
There's nothing between the legs.
OK. Don't feed her.
We can trade her
- With who? -Who? The Chileans!
What happen?
Not a bloody thing.
Let me see
Here she comes. She has something tied to the neck.
-Can be a grenade -A\m
Don't shoot.
Mate tea for cigarettes.
Mate tea
She has something tied to the neck.
And something yours. Figueroa. Your sunglasses. isn't it?
-8argent! -Give me.
They are fooling us these Chileans!
- L-low does it look like. doctor? -Better.
I can't move it good. It hurts.
I feel it swollen.
It's a deep wound. You didn't move. so it's swollen.
Hows he’?
I gave him all the penicillin. and it's nothing.
The wound is bad and every day is worse.
Manilla has fever too.
I don't know what to do. He needs a real doctor.
Sargent. I'll find the way back home.
Stay here. private.
I mean it. I can go and return.
How long?
Shut up. potato-eater. You talk bullshit all the time.
Why we can't call the command post?
Because we screw our Sargent. Rojas.
And the Argentinians?
- Maybe they have. -l-lave what. private?
- Penicillin. Sargent. -Are you crazy?
They are the enemy. The last thing we need.
There's no other solution. What do you think'?
They are the only who we can ask for . We are alone.
We can't. Rojas. They are the enemy. we can't.
No one WM know
- That's treason. -And if we don't help him. what is?
Not helping him. that's treason.
Sargent. we must help him.
- L-le could loose his leg.
- We are at war. -You are atwar and want to earn medals.
I want to live. Manilla too.
And I don't want to screw the Sargent.
We are atwar! If we do so. we are going to be shot.
Sargent. that's treason and you know that.
We can't do it. We can't.
War has not started yet
Go over there!
May Jock
- What? -Look
Come. Let's go over there. Come on. Compass.
They're fools.
She doesn't go because she's Chilean.
Enemy advances
Give me that.
-8trange. isn't it? -Oalr'n down!
I'm going out.
Cover me
Martlnez. to the trench. Figueroa. cover.
Good morning.
Good morning. What happen. soldier?
We have a sick man.
Avery infected wound.
He has fever
Why do you tell me. soldier?
What's this? War or a boy-scout camp?
They have a sick boy. with fever.
One Chilean less.
The best Chilean is the dead one. isn't it?
Shut up. Don't be such a beast.
Marﬂnez‘
Order. sir.
How many penicillin we have?
Thirty ampules . sir.
We need them. sir.
Don't you thinkto give them to the Chileans?
Xanadu . No news.
Roger New contact at 0600
Roger
Now
- Going out. Push. -Watch out!
Hang on
Put m there
OK. Give me more. It's all right.
Thank you
Don't wet the wound.
Dis miss. soldier.
80...
Ferber. we both have no idea where is the border line.
I think that could be inconvenient.
What do you think?
Salazar!
Yes. sir!
This way.
Yes. sir.
Here. sir?
Phase Two steps there
Two steps!
- Private Figueroa! -Order. sir!
- Fifty steps this way. -Go!
Two steps
Don't be a fool. Sargent.
It's fair.
The line. You are in my territory.
Private Figueroa!
Order. sir!
Two little steps to the Atlantic.
This way. man.
Attention!
OK. We'll mark the line with fire.
I want a 200 meter line. From the Chilean until Figueroa.
To the Argentinian. Go!
Go!
mzua‘
There Easy
Attention! Fire!
Put it out!
Figueroa! Move your ass!
- Put it out. private! -Move!
The wind of Patagonia marked its own border line.
Neither Ferber nor Ocampo couldn't count on that.
Stay there. I remember my mom.
Something faster. we'll fall asleep.
That's a good one.
Locket me
Great
What a mummy. Great dancer you are.
Are you a good dancer?
- Do you lmowwho am I? -I don't.
We CrespdsTravoka
- You are kidding. -I mean that! I'll show you.
Not anybody can see this. Look. This way. 1. 2. 3...
Easy. Chilean. easy.
I brought you a present.
For the medication.
You are nuts. Chilean.
Move. here is not mom to bring you a hot meal.
Someone went to the final match?
I didn't but I watched on TV.
I was in the stadium. After thatl was three days voiceless.
Fancy a match?
- With what. you fool? -I can buy a ball in the shop over there.
Here you have!
What are you doing?
- There! -Pass it!
Hey. a football match.
I would play with them just to kick their asses.
Nothing. sir. Yesterday we had the last contact.
Xanadu 7 from Xanadu.
This is an historical chance to beat the Argentinians in football.
say mm -Wh\Sky\
- Go Argentina! -Who kicks off?
If we don't win. we breaktheir legs. OK?
Come on. soldiers!
Go Argentina!
15km Step m
Let's play. 9°-
- Good. but be cunning. -Yes. sir.
Here, gm!
-8hoot! -Great. Sargent!
Play hard. man!
Shoot!
Goal!
- L-low was it? -Not big deal.
You'll see. motherfucker.
Go. take it!
Goal!
What a goal. Goal of Argentina.
Pass it.
- Give it. -Play hard. Morocco.
Hey. what's wrong.
Beat mm
Wheﬂs the ball?
Free kick! Period!
Look!
To the trenches!
Goal! Fucking goal!
Rojas.
Give it to me later -OI'<.
What happen. Manilla?
The battery is empty. sir.
Give it to me later.
The radio battery lasted 13 days.
13 is bad luck.
Why didn't you leave me nothing. fucldng Shiloh? Stupid fat!
Stop!
You fucked it up. Shiloh.
-L'r'n hungry. -We all are hungry.
And now?
Nothing.
- To the sun. Take care of it. -Yes. sir.
CabeHo‘ your turn.
Huff'?-
What happen?
- Does it hurt? -No.
-80 what's wron g? -Nothing.
What's wrong. man.
Today is my birthday.
Why didn't you tell us?
- I don't low. - Flltellthe guys.
Happy birthday.
Compass. come here! Come!
We are without Compass again.
Don't let it go
New
Great. Shiloh!
He has the head in Argentinian soil. ls ours.
- L-ley. the sheep is Chilean. -Ohilean? Are you nuts?
- Are you a tough guy? -The head is in Argentina!
Picton. Neva. Leno and the sheep were one whole thing.
No one WM share
Get this.
I'm not afraid. Don't mess with me.
-And'7 -Leave them
Even your bitch didn't want to be with you.
Stop that. fucldng idiot.
- Hey. Sargent! -I_eave them.
But they're fighting!
Formation! Manilla. keep trying.
Xanadu from Xanadu 7.
Next fight. I'll leave your ass in the middle of papa.
With no water. Is that clear?
- Yes. sir! -Is that clear?
Yes. sir!
I can't stand it. This sheep in front of all of us. It's cruel.
- We should bet it .-To be won by the Argentinians? No way.
Is best to keep him tied until he rot. isn't it?
1. 2.3. go.
Don't want meat. private?
I do. But not with the enemy . sir.
We all are in this.
Do you thinkwe'll kill easily after this?
We came to that. Sargent.
There are things you do without knowing why .
This is one of them.
- L-ley. mind me. -Boss?
-Good meat -Good fora sheep
You ever have eat something like this.
As dessert X Want more meat‘ but raw
Moving and sweating.
Take.
Eat. man.
Say thanks. at least.
General Floody announced that women and children rnust leave Punt Arenas.
Give coordinates and call for artillery fire in A. B and C zones.
Yes. sir.
-Ildepan! - Orde r. sir.
- Call Artillery. - Yes. sir.
Look at the bird!
Hey. do you have something like tango?
Of course. cue ca.
I mean something as great as tango.
Isn't it? ls like your tango! And manly!
- In tango you grab herthis way. - Yes!
Sing atango.
Because a horse head. she forgets me; it's not important to loose the life;
a thousand times; why to live.
Nonacid. you are my girl. You people. sing Fat Man Loyola.
Cueca is to push the girl.
You chase her. slowly. gently. Go.
In Los Andes rodeo. my dear Lola;
fat man Loyola was beaten...
All of us saw when the Argentinian Sargent left the parry.
But we continued. We saw/just we wanted to see.
Roger
You must leave.
Is a whole column.
You have no chance
Ferber. if tonight you move one mile south.
The column passes by your side. Nobody will low.
Go away. man.
What would you do?
They are coming with all the stuf f.You'll be crushed.
You won't have time even to surrender. Don't commit suicide. man!
Our mission is to defend . That's we will.
I'm sorry about the boys.
- Attention! -Par'ty is over.
On your feet.
Marﬂnez‘ go
Lieutenant. border crossing.
How is the company. Soto? -Ready to go. sir.
Company!
Our Father. Who art in heaven. hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven...
Why don't we attack?
- We ldll these Chileans in two minutes. -There are many ways to loose a battle.
The most stupid is to underrate the enemy.
Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. Jesus.
Holy Mary. Mother of God. pray for us sinners.
Now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Hail Mary . full of grace. the Lord is with thee...
Attention!
Write a letter to yourfamily . Or anybody else.
Mother: I'm all right.
I have five friends who help each other in these cold but nice pampas.
They are almost my brothers.
If you see Gloriafrom the bar.
Please send my regards and tell her I'll send the picture.
Take care MM too
W take them
We wanted to cry but we didn't.
Fear was too much
We Wrote some Matters
I have this photo film.
I want to ask you if you cand send them to Chile.
Sure. Give it to me.
It's color film.
Everybody is in there.
Everybody
We must attack before 22
- They don't expect us. sir. -You are insane.
They gave us a chance to leave and you want to ldll them.
They aren't your friends. man. They are Argentinians.
Quiet!
Morocco is right. soldier.
They are no longer our friends. That's for everybody.
- L-low many Argentinians gonna Mil? - Five each. sir!
- For who? -For the moth erland. sir.
- Whose are the islands? - Chileans. sir.
- L-lurrah Chile! -l-lurrah!
Morocco. cover this position. Salazar. with him.
- Nonacid. here. Rojas. there. Manilla. here. -Yes. sir.
Nothing.
Sir. the Argentinian fleet is heading to Beagle Channel in combat formation.
Sargent. steer two fighters direction 360 with 60 miles.
Keep watchmg
Silence.
Go on
Sir. ask for target confirmation A. B. C.
What happen?
Manama
If we survive. I swear this girl is mine.
First Sargent.
Patrol 34062. over.
Conﬁrm
Roger Retreat from border at once
Retreat from border at once!
- We're going home! -Bye Chileans!
Here they come. They are about to attack us!
Yes. sir. The Pope mediated.
Not war today.
- Call the company. Hot meal for everybody. OK? -Yes. sir!
What are the Chileans doing now'?
Eating a bit of bread and a bit of tea. they talkthis way .
- We should tear them up. -No. we return them
- They're enemy's. -Which enemy?
Chileans!
What happen?
Keep aiming.
Here they come. attention!
Wait for my command.
I hear them. They are coming.
Wait.
How many? Not too much. aren't they?
The letters!
Fucking Argentinians!
One down!
Stop! They aren't shooting. sir!
Cease fire!
They aren't attacking!
Stop! Hold your fire!
RoJas\RoJas\
Rojas. come back!
Don't shoot! don't shoot!
Dork shoe“ , w, dork show!
- Rojas. come back! Cease fire! -Don't shoot!
Shiloh. first-aid kit!
Shiloh...
-l-low are you? -Ol»<. sir.
OK. sir.
He's dead.
Company! Attention!
Take off
Go on
A beer before departure?
Is your city. is on you.
Jhanks -See you‘ boys
And you? Don't come?
Bye. see you.
Hello.
Been a long time.
People were saying you left.
It seems... hey!
- Are you in a hurry? -l'r'n not.
Sit down.
Four beers. please.
Thanks
Not even a kiss.
Not even money
Even medals.
Even a thank you.
A mm
- To Shiloh. -To Shiloh.
The last toast to Shiloh.
The only hero of awar without history .
The only hero of a war that never was.