THE BLACK BOOK France, July 26, 1794. Anarchy, misery,
murders, fire, fear... These are the weapons of dictatorship. Only one voice is heard: the sound of the guillotine. France is injured.
Paris is a gaping wound. It is the struggle for power. Maximilien de Robespierre. A fanatic with a
wig and a twisted mind. Saint-Just. A lover of roses and blood. Fouche, the politician. Always in each edge,
never in the middle. Danton, the soldier. The savior of France. François Barras,
Citizen of the republic. An honest man
who fights for his country. Tallien, another honest man. In 48 hours,
France will have a dictator. In 48 hours. Unless... It's sad to
find in enemy territory. The Reign of Terror
occupies France. All the freedoms won
by the revolution are destroyed. Who has the power now? Maximilien de Robespierre.
He is fomenting a dictatorship. He is a mad. France
must not have a dictator. You are the only one
to be able to stop him, General. I am in exile.
A political prisoner. I can't leave Austria,
my face is too well known. You have to do it for me. What are your orders, General? I no longer give orders. I do not
I'm no longer the Marquis de Lafayette. I am a General without an army.
A Frenchman without a country. I can just encourage you. There is a man, in Strasbourg,
who can help you. Show him this ring. Who are you ? This comes from the Marquis de Lafayette. You arrive at the right time.
The projects are established. The death ! I ask for death
for the enemies of France. I accuse... Danton. And I demand his death. - I ask for the right to be heard.
- Silence. Assassin! You have been accused,
and found guilty. - Who accused me?
- Me, Robespierre. Liar ! Silence ! The trial is over. He hasn't even started. Citizens. What is your wish? The death ! Citizens, open your eyes! Tomorrow it might be your turn
to be accused, condemned, smeared. Be careful, Robespierre. Danton's blood will suffocate you. If you wanted to save
your husband, it's too late. Maximilien, what is happening to you? Danton is your friend,
a very good friend. You saved
France to you both. What would you be,
today, without him? I can't go towards
the people who named him guilty. But you are the people.
It does what you say. - Request a call.
- Who would grant it to me? It's just you.
Look at me. Answer me. Stop taking yourself for God. God ?
The revolution abolished God. It is the only will of the people.
And the people have spoken. It's my chair, Fouché. I just wanted to see your office. Danton liked to sit there too. When I think that just yesterday,
we ate together. It's amazing how you
lose your friends lately. Nobody knows who the
next on the list, Fouché. It must be intoxicating to scratch
your death list, every night. You summoned me, I'm here. What do you have in mind? I don't know if I should
promote or denounce you. Where would you find in all of Paris
someone without scruples, clever, treacherous, and deceitful than me? You need to think about it, Max. Don't call me Max. You are not a dictator...
for the moment. I will be. Not without my help.
I know too much about you. Push yourself out of my chair. Is this a way of
talk to the head of the secret police? You should relax. Citizen Barras. I just arrived at
time to see Danton taken away. That's what you wanted. Danton was my friend, not yours.
Why so much consideration about this? Danton was a good soldier. They are
defeated against the invasion of France. It was a long time ago. As
every good soldier, he has become useless. Read this. What is this ? A project that I want
present to the Convention. That would make you
the dictator of France. Yes. We did not take
the Bastille to erect a dictator. I'm not just anybody. My party and I
will support no one, until they have
the violence has not stopped, the secret police,
and all these murders. What you call violence
comes from the Committee of Public Safety, who benefits from the
confidence of the people. Anyone who contradicts the
Committee is an enemy of the people. Which camp are you in,
Citizen Barras? Not in yours. I think you don't have
wasn't very diplomatic, Max. Barras is not a man
be intimidated by words. He is the only man who can
support you with the Convention. You can't cut off his head. No, but he has
many devoted friends. When a few heads fall,
he will think, and rally to me. No one in Paris
would affect a member of his party. Not even me. There is a man, in Strasbourg,
who is not afraid of anything. His name is Duval. - Duval?
- You know him ? No, but I know his reputation. 500 executions in just one month. Almost as efficient as you. I summoned this Duval.
He will be at L'Oie Bleue tonight. You will go there, and
will take back to the bakery. How will I recognize him? He's like you. You should sniff it. Good evening, Citizen, welcome. I am Duval,
the public executioner of Strasbourg. Do you want to have dinner? Just take me to my room. I'm waiting for an escort from Paris. Don't let anyone bother me
not before his arrival. Rest easy, Citizen Duval. Good night, Citizen. I'm sorry,
but there is no room left. I have to see Citizen Duval. - I have orders not to disturb him.
- Not for me. What is his room? You must not disturb him.
Come back tomorrow. That she wears ?
Should I wake up all your customers? It's the first one on the left. - Who is here ?
- A messenger from Paris. Do not move. What is the message ? - It's too dark in here.
- We can hear, speak. It's a written message.
I need light. There is a candle on the desk. So turn it on. Leave me the message,
and you can leave. I have to wait for your response.
Put on some light. Why are you so anxious? YOU
don't recognize Duval's voice? I have never seen you
previously, Citoyen Duval. If you don't know me, then
why do you want light? Do you fear
that I am not Duval? Who else would you be? It depends on who is sending the message. There are only two men in Paris who
can send a messenger here. Robespierre. And Barras. Which of the two sent you? It's risky to answer in the dark. One of us
must take the first step. Honor to men.
Speak first. - Barras.
- THANKS. What happened to the real Duval? He is dead. - What did you do with his body?
- My men won. Give me the message quickly. THE
Robespierre's men will come. Barras wants you to join
Robespierre, to gain his trust. Even if it means betraying us,
you need his trust. A few lives don't matter.
He must not become a dictator. - What should I do ?
- You will receive orders from Paris. - From whom?
- Of me. To recognize us,
we should see each other. Charles. You look very good, Madelon. I didn't know that the revolution
offered such prosperity. It seems to be okay for you too. What did you want me to do when
you're gone ? Let me go? - I couldn't explain to you...
- Explain yourself now. We can drink to the good old days. maybe
the innkeeper will play the violin for us. The explanations are
simpler in music. I understand that you hate me. Sorry to deprive you of this
satisfaction, but I don't hate you. I do not care at all. I'll be at the Café des Morts-Vivants. As soon as you have seen Robespierre,
come quickly there. Please. I remember we had
a date, 4 years ago. Only one came. The stupidest. But Charles is no more
a kid now. I will wait for you. This may last a long time. - Who is it ?
- She came to see Duval. Interesting. Citizen Duval, your escort... What happened to you ? You seem different,
Citizen Duval. Different ? Why the appearance of a prosecutor
would it interest you so much, citizen? Do you have a guilty conscience? No, Citizen Prosecutor,
I am a patriot. It's the wig.
But yes, it's the wig. GOOD. So it's you,
the terror of Strasbourg? I recognize you there,
Citizen Fouché. I saw you had someone over. Can't we have fun? I thought you didn't
I only lived for work. My pleasure at work
disappeared with the guillotine. Everything ends quickly now. Even... hanging... lasts longer. No, Citizen Fouché. This country needs a
slow and graceful death sentence. When a man takes 4 hours
to die, it's beautiful to see. We will see that.
We are going there ? Anyone in particular? Robespierre has a beautiful
and long list. We will take some
good time, both of you. Yes, I can't wait. Duval. You do not know me,
and I don't know you. Good introduction. It would be good if
we helped each other. What do you think ? You haven't told me anything yet. If you told me what
Robespierre expects you? I was just going to ask you that. Duval... You can trust me. I can ? No. One thing about Paris... We never get bored. What is this place? Robespierre's Headquarters. A bakery ? He likes hot bread in the morning. Welcome to Paris, Citizen Duval. It's a pleasure. I never shake hands,
It's a question of hygiene. Your barber. Ask him again where he is. Where is he ? Eat your bread. It's good, huh? Delicious. Make the body disappear. Parisians become
more stubborn, day by day. We have the same
problem in Strasbourg. I congratulate you on your prowess. It becomes monotonous. We will do our best to
make it more exciting for you. Fouche. Why don't you go for a walk? The streets are disreputable
at this hour. I go. I was expecting an older man. Me too. I am the oldest in the group. I am now 36 years old. Fouche is 35 years old. Danton would be 34,
if he still lived. How old are you ? I hope I can reach your age. But age makes a man tolerant. And there is no time for tolerance. We live in a state
of permanent violence. The people became thirsty for
blood, and demands human lives. Every day, the monster demands his due. Only one man can
dominate this beast, and this man must
become dictator of France. What is stopping you? A black book. - A black book?
- My secret file. I list the names of the enemies of the
France, with proof of their crimes. From this book, I draw the list
convicts, every day. Yesterday this book disappeared. Why not write another one? You do not understand. Some names are those
of members of my Committee. They have suspicions, but none
I'm not sure I'll find their name in it. This fear allows me
to control the Convention. If they knew, they would band together,
and would be stronger. I can have them one by one,
but not a whole group. It is imperative to find this book,
before its contents are disclosed. That's the only reason you came here. - No one knows except you.
- Do you suspect anyone? I only know one man who, if he had this book,
would use it against me. Barras.
One of the opposition leaders. I would like to meet this Barras. It won't be easy. He remains hidden
until the meeting of the Convention. I appoint you special agent
of the Committee of Public Safety. This will let you pass to
across all fonts. - Fouché too?
- Everyone. Except me. - You have 24 hours.
- It's a short time. The Convention meets the day after tomorrow.
I need this book first. What if I fail? As you said, Duval,
the time is no longer for tolerance. I will not tolerate failure. - Where do we start?
- Start what ? Never mind.
Aren't we going to work together? Tonight is
work for one man. I am that man.
She will appreciate it, I'm sure. Your pleasures can't wait? I'm not in Paris
only for 24 hours. Go ahead, coachman. Wait for me at the corner. Are you all alone, Citizen? Madelon is waiting for me. Sit down. Beautiful evening. Citizen ? Would you like to see Madelon? She told me to come by. - Who are you ?
- And you ? A friend of Madelon. I was, too. She comes. You wanted to see me ? - I asked to see Madelon.
- I'm Madelon. At another time, in another place, I would have
could have taken you for Madelon. You can dispose of it. He is charming. - I'm in a hurry, Citizen.
- Don't stay there. Order something. But it’s the terror of Strasbourg! I don't think I know you. Saint-Just is my name.
The shadow of Robespierre. Where he goes...I go. Except here. He doesn't like women. - Come join my party.
- Another time, I hope. - You don't like women, either?
- I'm a bit tired. Nobody goes to bed in Paris.
A bed is far too dangerous. I had a lot of friends... killed in their beds. Fouche's secret police... Thanks for the advice. I have a friend in Strasbourg.
Henri Dupont. You must know him. I do not think so. GOOD. He does not live in Strasbourg. Very funny. You know what ? I don't think you're Duval. No ? You don't look like a butcher. You, at first glance, we could
take you for a human being. Saint-Just! We miss you. You see. I am a human being. Over there. You choose your friends badly. Saint-Just is an enemy. Who sent you? - So, shall we finish him off?
- Not here. Thank you for your hospitality. My friends are sometimes impetuous. Come on up, Charles. Close the door, Charles. Come here, Charles. Approach. Closer. Just one kiss, and
Would 4 years fly by? It's not that simple, Madelon.
Even for you. Go ahead, release your bitterness. I drowned her.
In barrels of sweet wine. Tell me about women
with whom you shared your wine. They were all called Madelon.
They had your eyes... your mouth. The same forced smile. Tell me again.
Make me jealous. They kissed like you,
with soft, warm lips. Like this. Exactly. You have changed a lot, Charles. We no longer recognize each other. I dont have the intention
let that change. Why did you come this evening? To find Barras. You are, unfortunately, my only contact. - Why do you want to help him?
- Because I am French. Only one man can save France
and put an end to the Terror: Barras. I would like to have your trust. I believe in this man, Madelon. Even if he doesn't... does not react normally
in front of your... charm. - Have you seen Robespierre?
- I'm leaving him right now. Were you not followed? Certainly yes, but
There's no time to lose. The day after tomorrow he will ask
to make him dictator. Robespierre must not
not become a dictator. Do you know what the black book is? - The death list.
- He disappeared. Where is he ? I thought you knew that. I would like. This would make it possible to establish
the Convention against him. The secret police are there.
It surrounds the café. You have to leave. This way. Quickly ! One more kiss
and I fell in love. Citizen Barras. - I'll stop you.
- He is my prisoner. - He was.
- He is. I'm afraid you'll get confused, Duval.
I'm the police chief. You were the police chief. My permission,
by the hand of Robespierre. Now be kind,
and let us pass. Nice work, Duval. I was afraid that
Fouche is no smarter than you. Get in, Barras. You had a day
exhausting, Duval. I ensure that our
friend goes to prison safe and sound. Good night. Mounted. - Madelon.
- Shut up ! Your friend just
deliver Barras to Saint-Just. - It wasn't my plan.
- I saw it with my own eyes. What are you waiting for, Tallien?
Kill him ! What is your side? I... am in between. If you give me a chance... I could save Barras. We are wasting time. Can't you see I'm telling the truth? Honestly, no. For refusing to kiss you,
you sentence me to death. - Do you believe that your kisses
are so precious? - Kill him ! You know well that
I am not Duval. Let me try to save Barras. There are only three members of the
party who were able to get hold of the book. You know who they are. If he lies, we
will delete later. Let's take the risk. Lambert. Is it exciting enough
for you, Citizen Duval? Have you seen Castelle? And Bernard.
And now Lambert. Someone went before us. - So, you know about...
- The black book? Nobody can
hide a secret from me. Nothing has changed.
In no room. Your partner has good eyes. None of these men
didn't have the black book. So why
silence them? Only Robespierre could answer. Or maybe you, Citizen Fouché. Who ? Me ? GOOD. Although I don't have one
I want to, I have to leave. Unless you
still want to kill me. I made a mistake. This error almost
cost me my life. Your life only matters
if you save Barras. Is this the Madelon
from some time ago? I imagine you are also free
with other men, right? Do not look for me. I am always armed. What happened to
Madelon that I knew? You got some news
chance to find her, but you let it go again. - Are you sure?
- Absolutely. Do you still want to kill me? I could do it. There is a revolution in the making. Don't come home too late. What you say bothers me, Saint-Just. I'm not sure, but it seemed
wanting to help Barras escape. His reputation is perfect. Duval's reputation is. What do you mean ? Fouché reported this to me
which happened at the inn. The innkeeper did not recognize Duval,
he saw him for the second time. We need proof.
Duval is influential in Strasbourg. I can't put myself
behind his knowledge. You will have proof.
His wife is arriving here today. Citizen Duval. Bring him in. Hello, gentlemen. What a beautiful night! Barras is in prison,
and 3 of his men dead. - And the book?
- I am here for this. Your deadline is shortening. Why did you kill Castelle, Bernard
and Lambert last night? Why do you think it's me? It's not Fouché, Barras
was in prison, and it's not me. It can only be you, Saint-Just. We must see who benefits from the crime. I will never find
the book if he kills the suspects. A dead enemy is a good friend. If you want me at your service, - you must take me into confidence.
- What do you want to know ? In the rooms of the 3 victims,
nothing was disturbed. We didn't look for the black book there. I want to know why. You could answer, Saint-Just. You have the reputation of being
a clairvoyant man, Duval. You will find the answers on your own. THANKS. I will find. We should stop it
before being sure. I like to leave a little
of hope to a man. I come to question
the prisoner Barras. Authorization from the Committee
of public safety, that's fine for me. Call when you're done. Barras? You ! - I didn't want to betray you.
- But that's what you did. You must believe me.
I am here to help you. I don't need your help,
Citizen ''terror of Strasbourg''. I'm not Duval.
I am Charles d'Aubigny. -Lafayette.
- I'm his agent. Another one of your tricks. Last night, Castelle, Bernard,
and Lambert, were murdered. - By who ?
- Saint-Just. Everything is ruined. There is only one
way to save you. - You have to find the black book.
- I do not have it. So why were they killed? Certainly a plan by Robespierre. Their rooms
were not searched. If they weren't killed
for the black book, then, why? Sow fear to conquer.
It's always been like this. Robespierre's plan
is the breakup of the party. Since the black book disappeared,
everyone suspects everyone. These murders
will make the situation worse. Until the Convention, no one
will not oppose his dictatorship. Without this book, he won't go.
Some of his men appear there. If he found him,
who should remain silent? - I know who.
- Who ? -Robespierre.
- Robespierre? He never lost the book.
He always had it with him. - For what ?
- Don't you see that under this pretext, he made us look for a
something that had never disappeared. This is why the rooms do not have
been searched. We didn't look for anything there. If he has this book... then he will become dictator. Guard ! From Aubigny. If you find it,
and I'm no longer here, give it to Tallien.
He will have the courage to use it. You will be there.
Hurry, guard! Guard. Why are you in such a hurry, my friend? The meeting of the Convention
only takes place tomorrow. Open this door. - It's an order ?
- An injunction. Who has the power? Robespierre. A simple precaution, Duval. If you are indeed Duval. By the way, I have a good
news for you. Your wife is arriving from Strasbourg. She should be here soon. Why don't you try to
relax until she arrives? Robespierre and I will be
happy to see you reunited. What are these prisoners doing here? These are the next
for the guillotine. Shut them up! Citizen Duval, Saint-Just. Delighted.
Bring Citizen Duval. I'm sorry to disturb you. I needed an excuse to come.
There are so many things to buy. Bobo! Bobo, why did we put you
in prison ? Well, I... What have you done, bad boy? Nothing. It is a mistake. My apologies, Duval. Given my position,
I have to take precautions. You are extremely rigorous. You too, Saint-Just. Come on, Bobo.
We have so much to do. Yes my love. Wait for me. Do you know if I can find
Citizen Robespierre, here? And who wants to see
Citizen Robespierre? Madame Duval. Inform Citizen Robespierre that Madame Duval
wants an audience. I'm not used to waiting. Maybe the Citizen
Saint-Just can help you. At your service, Madam. I won't speak
than to Citizen Robespierre. Everybody makes mistakes. Nobody is perfect. - Where is Madame Duval?
- I am Madame Duval. Catch him! It was tight. How are you
knew about Duval's wife? One of our men saw her
at the border. I was warned. - We have to leave Paris.
- At the bakery. Hello, Duval. Hello, Patriot.
Robespierre is there? He is in prison,
for an important matter. That's what I like to hear. - Hello, Citizen Duval.
- Hello, Patriot. Hello... Patriot. Kind Patriot. Hello to you, Patriot. I heard
that you were in prison. This madman from Saint-Just has
thought I was not Duval. But you proved who you were. Of course. Saint-Just is a madman. Please, Charles.
No violence. You wanted us
works together, Fouché. My offer was for Duval.
But I also offer you this offer. After all, we
looking for the same thing. - I know where he is.
- Or ? What's your plan? When Robespierre is eliminated,
I want to share power with Barras. Only Barras can decide that. Barras is not in
position to decide. What do you prefer ?
Me or Robespierre? You are less bad, Fouché.
I am with you. Let's enter this room. For what ? For the black book. In Robespierre's own office? - He never got out of there.
- What ? It's very strong ! I'm afraid I underestimated Max. Hurry up, Fouché. You forget that
I'm not from the profession. There is nothing on the desktop. He must be here. There it is, your black book. All that's left to do is find
which is the correct one. It would take too long. Maybe we'll be lucky.
Start there. Fouche! There are names. - Is mine there?
- Let's see. Barras... Lafayette. Tallien. Bernard. Fouche. Robespierre! Robespierre! Grab it! Do something, dammit! Cabbages, Citizen? Freshly picked from last night. Artichokes? Pierre, this customer wants artichokes. It's not artichoke season. I was sure I would find some here. It is very expensive. How many do you want? 3 big and 3 small. I didn't think I'd see you here anymore. It failed. You found it ? The police are on the spot.
They are surely there for you. You are not safe in Paris. - Your sister's farm?
- Yes. You will hide there, until
meeting of the Convention tomorrow. Keep it, it's safer. I'm going with Charles. You will not pass with such
outfit. I'll get you another one. We will be tomorrow at dawn at
café des Morts-Vivants. Good luck. - Where are your papers?
- I told you I lost them. But anyone in the market
can tell you who we are. I don't care who you are,
I want to know who has your papers. Is it illegal to lose your papers? No, but it's illegal
to entrust them to a traitor. If a traitor got his hands on it,
what can we do about it? Where is your cart? In the stable, where he belongs. Your location is empty. We have been robbed. Stop them. And get them talking. They won't speak. We will catch them
at the farm. Let's go. Show me your papers. Farmers, huh? No. I am the
Viscount Charles d'Aubigny, and here is Marie-Antoinette. I read that you stopped by this morning
with a cart full of cabbages. You sold everything quickly. There are a lot of hungry people in Paris. Where is your farm? 4 km from here. So you must
often pass this way. I do not remember
haven't seen your faces before. The cabbages do not grow
not in one night, my friend. What else do you have? Chickens. Pigs. Guilhem! - You can pass on a condition.
- Which ? When you come back, you
bring us some chickens. I don't know,
My wife decides. A chicken. Two chickens. Little ones. Not too small. Yes ? We are friends of Pierre. - What is going on ?
- Nothing, Pierre will be there tomorrow. Can we stay for the night? Come in. - Have you already had supper?
- Not yet. I just want a bed. Who are you ? I am the terror of Strasbourg. Come on, finish your milk. And then to bed. - Sit down.
- THANKS. - Pierre's children?
- Yes. It's sad growing up
a time like ours. It would be even worse
to live in Paris. Sometimes I regret
to no longer have a king. Do not say that,
it's ancient history. We try to
build a better world. But you shouldn't
regret the past. Nobody knows what will happen. Have you ever lived on a farm? I was born there. Wake up your man and leave.
I'll take care of your cart. Charles, wake up!
The soldiers arrive. Charles! Over there. There is someone ? There is someone here ? - Just Grandma.
- Where is she ? - She is with Céleste.
- Who is Celeste? My cow. Where are your parents? They are at the market. Have you seen any strangers? Eh ? What do you want ? We are looking for a man and a
woman, traitors to the republic. You won't find them
in this bed. The farm is good
by Pierre-Henri Blanchard? Pierre is my son. Your son and his wife
were arrested for treason. No... If we don't find the traitors,
they will both be executed tomorrow. If you know anything, grandmother,
it's better to speak now. We won't be able to get anything
of these farmers. Explore the fields. Bring me something to eat and some wine. I'm thirsty, grandmother. Who is that man ? A soldier of the republic. What does he want ? He is thirsty, too. Come here. You would like to be a soldier
when you're older? You will have a horse, a sword. And even a gun. You would like it, right? A good soldier never lies. He always tells the truth. Have you seen any strangers today? A man and a woman ? You can tell me. From one soldier to another. Will I have a horse? I'll give you mine. SO ? I saw nobody. A little more wine,
soldier of the republic? Dumbass ! What did you say ? A little more wine? SO ? No trace of them.
Nowhere. They won't be able to go very far. They can join
the next town. They need to be
Paris tomorrow morning. They wouldn't move any further.
Keep looking. I just ordered it to the men. I am dead tired. I am going to rest. Wake me up in half an hour. Don't go disturbing the children. I'm going to sleep there.
Give me a cushion. It goes like this. I said it's okay. What are you doing ? I just wanted to... cover it up. Get out of there. - It's Saint-Just.
- Or ? On the bed. He must have found the book. No, he wouldn't be here yet. He must have fallen asleep on it
without realising it. Stay here. There is a sergeant sitting at the table. The soldiers will be back soon. Stop, children. Stop this noise. - We are safe.
- Wait a bit. We did not sow them. We are too slow, two
on the horse. It's better to hide. These woods are filled with caves. They will not be able to
search them all. They left ? I will see. Place the men
all around the wood. We are going to wait
let them get out. They're trapping us in the woods. - There must be another way.
- Only the main road. Without this moonlight,
we would easily reach her. We should wait.
Perhaps the clouds will come. There are clouds.
We must act quickly. Do not look back. Where Charles d'Aubigny
Did he hide the book? For who ? I ask you
for the last time. Make her talk! Another one of your tricks. I know a better way
to recover the black book. What is this means? We must act quickly. The Convention
meets in less than an hour. Untie it. This loop will be more persuasive
than any torture. See you at the Convention. You played well, Charles. This day marks the end of the Terror. - I'm going to find Madelon.
- Take men with you. Please, gentlemen. Don't be so crude. Congratulations. You almost succeeded, Charles. Not just bankrupt, it seems. I have something for you. Where is she ?
Where is she ?! It is owned by Robespierre. It's Madelon or the book. You can't have both. The Convention meets
in 10 minutes. With this book,
Robespierre will become dictator. Many people will die.
France will die. Bring the prisoner François Barras. This is not a trial. And Barras is not a prisoner. You are not judges. You are
representatives of the nation. The destiny of France
is in your hands. You don't have to pronounce
a sentence against this man. This man gave himself up,
for betraying the Convention. It's you,
members of the Convention, who must take a
resolution on public safety, and choose the measures to take. It is with regret that
I tell you the truth. Barras must be punished for
preserve the unity of the Convention. Barras must die! And the country must live. Madelon. Madelon! Our freedom has been violated by traitors
like Barras and his party. I request an indictment
against this man. I ask the
declaration of a state of emergency. I ask the
suspension of all proceedings. I ask that the Convention
proceeds to a unanimous vote, and gives me absolute powers
to establish a dictatorship. - Never !
- No ! No to dictatorship! I accuse Robespierre! Long live our freedom! Never ! No dictator for France! Citizens ! Think carefully. I accuse Robespierre! Down with Robespierre! Let's cut off his head! May Danton's blood choke you! Take him to the guillotine! To the guillotine! Citizens ! To the guillotine! They want to kill us. There is no need to be afraid. They went crazy,
and want to tear us apart. I created this crowd.
They are all my children. They wouldn't do anything against their father. If you want my life, take it. One life doesn't matter. What matters,
it is the will of the people. I struggled to give
people the right to freedom. I returned France to its people. A lot of blood has been spilled. If you want more blood,
run mine. It's a great honor for a man
than to die for his people. But what will happen to
this people without their leader? If I leave, who will take my place? Show me the one who
could replace Robespierre. I brought you out of darkness. I didn't want to access
dictatorship by personal glory. Your will is my will. Shut him up. It was for you alone that I killed. Where is she, Saint-Just?
Where is she ? Only Robespierre knows that. Take him to the guillotine. What did you do with Madelon? It's too late, Citizen.
He will never speak again. To the guillotine! To death ! The last monument of Robespierre. He wanted statues
the representative. Everything he leaves behind, it's stale bread. An end is always the sign
of a new beginning, Citizen. A French politician must
know what will happen. And what do you say? I am neither French nor a politician. I'm just a soldier. So, I have to go, friend.
Maybe we'll see each other again one day. By the way.
I didn't hear your name. My name is Bonaparte.
Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon Bonaparte. I hope I remember it. End of the Reign of Terror.
