The Last Train (Le Train)

The train to the novel by Georges Simenon.

In the past two days, the German army, despite our

strong resistance, has advanced at a devastating pace.

At the Albert Canal, the Belgians have built a new defensive line

that will soon reinforce the Allies.

The whole world is reacting emotionally to the tragic consequences

of the surprise attack of the Third Reich.

The Vatican has issued a call

to protect civilians from the destruction of modern weapons.

«Le Peuple» appealed to the conscience of both armies.

Radio Geneva reports that the Dutch railways

have been paralyzed by the German air force.

On the ground, the paratroopers of General Von Rumstett

still meet heroic resistance; they advance toward the Ardennes.

Next bulletin at 07:30.

Under these circumstances we cannot broadcast our regular

show «Le plaisir de la vie».

It has started. They are coming here. - Who?

The Germans. They are coming.

I saw Belgians - look who is coming.

- Do you want to stay? - Stay?

I am asking for your wife.

The Germans are attacking France. I saw some Belgians fleeing.

Should we leave?

Why? Where to?

Miss, come here. The child.

I don't know.

Is it true that the Germans cut children's hands off?

Don't talk nonsense.

You should ask exactly the same question.

I am going to the town hall.

Aren't you putting on a shirt?

See? Everyone is leaving.

- If there is still room. - Don't worry.

Mr. Mayor, make sure I can leave.

Come with me.

You too.

Against payment...

You can pay on the train if they ask.

They say we can pay on the train.

The mayor said that.

Don't rush. We have time.

There are still eight seats in first class, mayor. Fine.

No, sir, you go with the men in the back.

Why?

The passenger carriages are reserved for women, children and the elderly.

- It is the law. - Look at my wife,

I cannot leave her like that. - Why? Are you a doctor?

- No. - Then what?

Mrs. Lavoyeur, what are you doing here? - I am leaving.

You must stay seated.

You already had serious complications with your first childbirth, didn't you?

Yes, that's completely true. Be reasonable, good man.

And the luggage?

We will easily find a place. - The last carriage is still empty.

We are full!

There is no need to rush. There is no locomotive yet.

Pierre, I can't see anything anymore.

It fell underneath.

What is going on?

I have lost my glasses.

One lens is broken.

You look funny.

They are no longer letting anyone on.

Luckily we are the last.

At the front there are thirty people in each carriage.

Where is your train going? - It is coming back.

How happy I am.

In 1914 they shot deserters.

This is 1940.

I gave myself permission.

Did you find someone to look after your house?

My father preferred to stay.

If my mother were still alive, they would have both come.

- Where is your wife? - At the front.

Do you think I have time to go to her?

Of course, there is still no locomotive.

Do not go across the platform; they will hold it against you.

- Please keep my seat. - Don't worry.

When you see the locomotive coming back, come quickly.

Poor man.

Why are you not with the women?

I don't like women.

Dad look! We are in first class.

Be quiet.

- All right? - Yes, and you?

I am in the last carriage.

Do you need anything?

Can you find water for our little one?

- I have a thermos. - I don't want to impose.

I should go.

Take care of yourself.

We must continue.

Go on.

Who is going there?

No one boards here; this is not a station.

We are boarding here.

At the station the army threw us out.

We are full.

We are under attack.

Back!

If we don’t stand up, we will be trampled.

Shame on you!

Shame? I’ve never heard of that.

- Is there space? - Full.

Wait! I’ll open it.

What a glorious nation. Come on, get in.

That’s my seat.

Excuse me, that’s my seat.

He is thirsty.

My wife is expecting a child.

Are we leaving already?

Yes, we’re off.

I don’t know where, but we’re leaving.

Hello, this is Charly.

I have an extra train, it will be there in 20 minutes.

No, thank you, I don’t smoke.

Quick!

Light the lamp.

We’re not stopping in here, are we?

One night I was trapped in a cellar, bombs were falling everywhere.

The next day nothing was left standing.

No houses, no people.

Nothing.

Don’t you have a funnier story?

This will be a nice trip.

Stay here.

Military convoys are on the way.

At night?

- We’re staying here for the night. - Good.

It looks like we’ll be sleeping here.

All night?

Everything okay?

I have no more water.

Here, take it.

I’m thirsty.

Hold on.

I was worried.

I had to wait and dropped the bottle. I’ll find another.

Don’t worry, young man.

I have enough spare bottles for an entire platoon.

Don’t you feel uncomfortable?

No, it’s fine.

It was good to leave. I feel more at ease.

Good.

Are there people from your village in your carriage?

- Yes, all good. - Wait.

Apparently they are bombing stations.

I feel comfortable. If I must die, I prefer to do it in style.

- Take that. - And you?

We have everything we need.

I have to go. See you later.

She left. They couldn’t stop harassing her.

I filled it.

- She has an accent. - Yes, from Alsace.

Watch the eyes and ears of the enemy observing.

Leave her alone. - What does the family man say?

He says we should leave her to him.

Right, he wants to keep her for himself. Let’s go for a walk.

Leave her alone!

Come get something!

Drop it!

That’s not funny at all.

Shame on you. Do you really want to fight? Go north.

They need people there.

He is right.

If we run away, we are afraid.

If we are afraid, we don’t fight.

You were right not to fight. He would have cut you open.

He is right, he is crazy.

They are Belgians with priority. We pick up the others in Poitiers.

She can’t pull everything.

I’ll see if the train is ready.

And yet it’s so nice outside.

They split the train in two this morning.

And your wife?

Are you crazy? We are going too fast.

You’ll find her at the next station.

Sure.

This will be a tough journey.

What’s going on now?

- We have orders. - From whom?

From the president of the republic.

Great!

What’s happening? - The bridge has been blown up.

We can’t stay here. - I can’t let anyone through.

I’m taking the convoy to Moulins.

Don’t take the main road. - I follow instructions.

It wasn’t easy.

I can’t let you through. - I can’t stay here.

Then go back where you came from.

Either way, the tracks are closed.

Let us through, or I’ll break your face.

Stop! Or I’ll shoot!

I’ve been hit!

I have a solution.

If you have no right here and don’t let us through,

we take over the train.

- Is that legal? - Not bad.

We can handle it.