Balkan Express (Balkan ekspres)

THE BALKAN EXPRESS

Excuse me sir, do you have a match?

Of course, I have a lighter.

Thank you. - You're welcome.

God be with you, soldiers! - God be with you!

There, in that yellow house, is where I lived with my aunt.

See the smoking chimney? It's coming from her house.

I didn't! I swear on my aunt!

Stop! Police!

He's a thief! He stole from me!

Leave! Go!

Easy.

Kill the thief!

Theif! - Fuck you! - Take him to jail!

This is a serious business, just like any other.

I won't stand for improvisations. Look at you!

I've dressed you from head to toe.

You eat, sleep and play in the best hotels.

And what do I get in return?

Especially you. - You said I make 300%% % over the norm.

You recommended them. Aces! Champs! Paganini!

Dad said they were. - Return them to dad.

Don't worry, boss. My fingers a just a bit rusty.

I haven't practised in 2 yrs. You know how it is in jail.

No, I don't. I've never been to jail and I never intend to.

When I was a gentle flower, when life was still new to me,

I was given a golden coin, that shone so brilliantly.

I'd rather listen to this idiot, at least I don't understand him.

The country is falling apart and they are singing.

HOTEL BRISTOL

Come in!

Pardon the interruption. It'd be wise to bring in your instruments.

There are many thieves about. - Thanks for the warning.

Excuse me and good night. - Good night.

Did you hear that, kids? There are thieves about.

Put this in your bag and turn off the light. It's late.

Look at all the people on the streets. Spring has arrived.

Hello, reception? Is Mr Stojcic, from 101 at breakfast?

Accompanied by a lady with wavy hair.

He's left the hotel? Thank you.

They stole my shoe.

What happened? - They stole my shoe with the money in it!

Why didn't you put it under your pillow?

Here's your key.

Be careful! Watch out for my leg!

How much? - Apartment 101. All together, 50.

Thank you. The key, please.

"...the attack was heroically defended by our anti-aircraft

defence and aviation.

The government urges all citizens not to panic.

The army is at full alert and will not give the enemy an inch..."

What happened? - The Germans have bombed Belgrade.

What did he say? - War. - What? - War!

I can't hear you! - The war's started, you deaf idiot!

Oh, war!

There's no more time. Get a move on!

What are you doing, dad? They'll be here any moment!

I have to take my brother. - Get in the car!

Leave everything except the "Gaugin"! Come on!

Djole, keep to the side roads!

If you use the main roads, the army might take our car.

Good, the shutters are closed!

Wait! Stop!

The gentlefolk are running scared.

Should we get off here?

Thanks, old man. - Good luck to you!

Now, it's your turn.

Cheers! - Cheers!

You pig!

This war is great, isn't it?

Hey count, more champagne!

Come on, old man!

Where's that champagne?

Forget the champagne, you fool! Get the gold and silver!

We have permits for all directions to the south.

Look through the window, you oaf! You'll see a red BMW.

For us smart people, there is no war.

I'll write to you from Greece, or maybe even America.

Shouldn't we take them along, boss? They're so helpless.

Scram! I'm not a home for invalids!

Surround them!!

Colonel, allow me to explain.

Our passes are in order. We're on a special mission.

This is our home. We're packing. - What?

We're leaving. - This is my brother's home!

I'll be the judge here!

Put me down, I can't go any further.

I have no vacant apartments. I hope this will suit you.

Where will we go, when this bloodsucker kicks us out?

Don't you have any relatives we could go to?

A brother or mother? Someone must have given birth to you.

I don't have a mother. My aunt gave birth to me.

I have an aunt in Stara Varos. It's 2 hours by train.

We never seem able to say good-bye.

Shall we try there?

You're kind, all of a sudden. - Why would you invite us?

You're a sly one, Lily. No man is safe with you.

We don't need her. - We'll pass easier as a trio.

You're only men. - I definitely am.

So, we're going?

Put it there!

Good night.

Do not worry, life takes care,

while there are people, money is there.

What's your aunt like? Will she take us in?

She's a failed musician.

Now she's a beach keeper, but still a nice lady.

Who is it?

It's me. - Which me? Go to hell!

Nice lady! - It's me, Lily!

Here's a present, aunty. - Stong, excellent, plum brandy.

You sound like... lt's you, Lily! - It's me and I'm really tired.

Who are these two? - They're my friends, musicians.

"...you are the pain in my heart..." I'm only joking, ma'am.

They're from Belgrade, aunty. - Come inside. Come on!

Bon appetite, Popeye.

Let's see what you can do. Come on!

Get up, Pik. - What is it?

Come on!

What is it? - She wants us to play.

Good morning. - Good morning.

GERMANY IS VICTORIOUS ON ALL FRONTS

Be careful, ma'am! - I'm sorry, I didn't see you.

Spinach for this amount. - There's not enough for 2 kg.

What? - It's not enough. - That's highway robbery!

Are you buying or not? - Weigh it first.

By order of the town's German Commander,

we are now recruiting for compulsary labour.

All unemployed men between 18 and 60,

must report to the German Command.

He asked if you'll dance with him. Say you won't.

They're bombing us and we're supposed to dance with them.

I don't want to make trouble. One dance won't hurt.

What does he want? - He wants me to sing for them.

Which song? - Lily Marlene. - On one, two, three...

I won't sing! - Don't be crazy! You know the Germans.

Well, will you start? - No.

Sing! - I don't know that song.

You should have learned it. - I don't won't to.

I'll sing it for you.

Will you sing, or not?

No.

He's a fool! They can do whatever they want.

Good on him, as long as he doesn't give in.

My friend, in times like these, heads fly!

Why didn't he sing? He's paid to.

It's not that simple. - There's something called pride.

Go and defend him! They're beating him, go on!

Waiter! Are you deaf?

1.8.1940.

Aunty, why don't you join us? - I'll never eat that!

Kid, pack your things and leave!

Sit down.

As soon as we finish our meal, we'll be leaving.

Is it too spicy for you?

Stupid Krauts! They've left their wagons unlocked.

Get in!

Faster!

Let's go!

Jump! - My leg! - Jump!

Jump! What are you waiting for?

I told you the town was fenced in, but you wouldn't listen.

I thought... - Don't bullshit!

The only chance you have is to play until this is over.

You'll play at my funeral.

I can't even lift my leg. - That can be fatal.

Go on, Lily. He's so cute!

You despised her for dancing with him, now you're forcing her.

I've been thinking about you. - What do you mean?

I'll give Lily the houseboat key.

And? - Captain Dietrich can spend the night with her.

What night? - Night time is our time.

They've only just started. - What? - In bed.

What's he been doing till now? Let's go!

Take it easy, you'll kill him! Are you crazy?

He needs artificial respiration. He drank half the river.

He'll die because of your oar, not the river.

Give him mouth-to-mouth, while I massage him.

I can't kiss a man, you do it. - I can't do it, forget it!

Do you think he'll remember us?

You don't forget such things. We saved his life.

I expected a thank you note and canned food.

Germans are usually precise. He must have told someone.

All we need are the passes so that we can leave.

There he is.

By order of the German Command,

because of the criminal attack on a German miltary truck,

and the wounding of a soldier, 10 Serbian civilians will be shot.

Is he looking? - Yes.

What do you think?

I know he's talking about us.

Lily's coming this way.

He said you're staring at him and sending strange signals. - Us?

We saved him from drowning, now he doesn't know us.

He didn't mention it. I'll ask him.

You're insane!

What did we do? - Now I understand everything.

Look, he's smiling.

He's smiling.

Dietrich remembers you saving him, but no one must know.