Corto Maltese La Maison Dor e De Samarkand

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00:01:01 THE GILDED HOUSE OF SAMARKAND
00:01:08 I'm Armenian. My name is Sevan Vartès.
00:01:13 The Turks massacred my people.
00:01:15 I was only a child,
00:01:17 and if I can speak about who I am and
00:01:24 Corto's long journey in central Asia
00:01:26 started in 1921.
00:01:28 A passing painter portrayed him
00:01:29 resting by the Saint Catherine Gate.
00:01:32 This picture is the only
00:01:36 From the island of Rhodes
00:01:39 in other words in full chaos.
00:01:42 He described to me the unbelievable show
00:01:46 The mystical trance that
00:01:49 was meant to expiate
00:01:51 or to forget the disintegration
00:01:55 That immense and arrogant empire
00:01:58 had suddenly disappeared.
00:02:00 That's how Turkey paid the price
00:02:04 Enver Bey was its inspirer when
00:02:09 Enver Bey himself was one of the most
00:02:12 one of those responsible
00:02:17 In 1921, together with Mustafa Kemal,
00:02:19 he dreamt of bringing back
00:02:24 Corto crossed Turkey up to Van,
00:02:28 then he reached Azerbaijan. From Baku,
00:02:31 he crossed the biggest inland
00:02:37 He disembarked at Krasnovodsk, then from
00:02:42 There he met again with
00:02:45 He had escaped from a prison
00:02:48 "The Gilded House of Samarkand".
00:02:52 On August 4th 1922, Corto and Rasputin
00:02:55 witnessed the death of Enver Bey.
00:02:57 It was in Russian Turkistan.
00:03:01 above all because the
00:03:02 was of one of ours, Hagob Melkoumian,
00:03:05 who was ahead of a Bolshevik battalion.
00:03:09 After that, Corto and
00:03:12 in Afghanistan, a region that Kipling
00:03:18 In September 1922 they crossed the
00:03:23 Some British soldiers
00:03:27 then they went their separate ways..
00:03:30 What was Corto looking
00:03:34 One day he passed Venice,
00:03:37 His answer, as often happens,
00:03:41 "Have you heard of the ancient treasure
00:03:46 "which was stolen by
00:03:48 ...and he told me a beautiful story.
00:04:35 "I'm leaving these notes to
00:04:39 "beneath the moon over
00:04:41 Hey there!
00:04:44 Stop!
00:06:06 Things must really change, in Turkey!
00:06:09 Welcome, Chevket. Welcome.
00:06:12 Chevket?
00:06:14 The whole world's against us: the Armenians,
00:06:17 - the Bolsheviks...
00:06:19 - Isn't it, Chevket?
00:06:21 We have to stay loyal to Kemal!
00:06:23 With Kemal the chaos will come,
00:06:27 Only Enver Pasha can
00:06:30 Enver Pasha is crazy! A great
00:06:32 - It isn't anymore.
00:06:36 There's no more time
00:06:41 He just had different ideas!
00:06:45 But dangerous ones. Too dangerous.
00:06:48 Get rid of the body.
00:06:53 Chevket, you'll be the first to know.
00:06:56 The time has come.
00:06:58 Enver Pasha broke up with
00:07:06 Come, Chevket.
00:07:13 We'll leave for Adana
00:07:16 In the meantime, be discreet.
00:07:18 You can count on me.
00:07:20 Let's meet again by the docks
00:07:24 We'll find Enver Pasha in Samarkand.
00:07:35 Don't you know there's curfew in Rhodes?
00:07:39 How strange, lieutenant... That
00:07:42 but he was dressed as a Turk.
00:07:47 - He escaped?
00:07:49 The prisoner escaped
00:07:52 Sergeant said he must
00:07:55 Looks like he's a member
00:07:57 Lance-corporal, the only mysterious
00:08:02 - Captain?
00:08:05 The Royal Navy has found the fugitive.
00:08:07 - Corto Maltese?
00:08:10 One day in Venice,
00:08:13 Thanks to the army you
00:08:15 What are you doing here?
00:08:17 If I told you I'm looking for a lost
00:08:22 A lost manuscript... And
00:08:26 maybe you lost your name?
00:08:29 Why does everyone
00:08:31 I wish I knew. I think we look alike.
00:08:36 - Have you got a picture of him?
00:08:39 Then maybe you want to take
00:08:42 Don't take advantage
00:08:45 What's friendship, but
00:08:50 Sorrentino...
00:08:52 I'm not Chevket.
00:09:13 Tonight I met some very nice Turks,
00:09:18 and I also met someone I know.
00:09:20 Man or woman?
00:09:27 What's wrong Cassandra? You
00:09:30 Man or woman?
00:09:33 A Policeman. Didn't you
00:09:36 Give me your cup.
00:09:39 I see things...
00:09:41 ...terrible things.
00:09:44 Strange.
00:09:46 You'll die but it's not you
00:09:50 and when you finally find
00:09:55 you'll lose it in a flash.
00:09:58 Your prophecies are never cheerful.
00:10:00 Are you afraid?
00:10:02 Have you ever heard
00:10:04 Isn't he one of those crazy
00:10:08 - Have you met him?
00:10:12 ...and yet I haven't.
00:10:14 See you later Cassandra.
00:10:16 I'll interpret those signs my own way.
00:10:22 "I'm leaving these notes to
00:10:26 "beneath the moon over
00:10:29 "Stranger who have
00:10:33 "find the great gold I couldn't find."
00:10:37 See, those small crosses
00:10:39 a friend of Shelley and Byron's,
00:10:42 Nice route...
00:10:44 Armed fanatics everywhere.
00:10:47 Trelawny took care of everything.
00:10:50 Show them the sign of Salah Ad-Din...
00:10:53 It will open you the doors of
00:10:56 Very effective against machine guns.
00:10:59 Tell your brother to
00:11:57 Did you throw it away?
00:11:59 I'm a Christian, but I offered it to
00:12:04 Do you believe
00:12:06 Of course!
00:12:08 But if she only predicts bad
00:12:10 And if I told you that it's going
00:12:13 It's the Meltemi, the
00:12:18 The God of the Sea
00:12:22 Any mooring points around here?
00:12:25 We're near Tarsus.
00:12:38 I'll try to understand where we are.
00:13:14 Friends deserters!
00:13:15 Officers, non-commissioned
00:13:19 Halberdiers, guards... We've
00:13:24 trying to relieve your melancholy.
00:13:25 For you we've performed Wilde, Shaw,
00:13:27 - Alphonse Allais...
00:13:29 But I'm not a dancer, I'm an actor!
00:13:32 A bad actor, therefore dance!
00:13:38 Coward! You're a brute Turk!
00:13:41 I'm not a brute.
00:13:43 I'm just in love.
00:13:46 Savages! Ignorant!
00:14:02 Don't let him escape!
00:14:28 There's nobody here.
00:14:31 Hey Kabum, have you seen him?
00:14:41 Colonel...
00:14:43 Have you seen him too?
00:14:45 Chevket.
00:14:47 You're terrified,
00:14:50 as if you had seen a ghost.
00:14:52 Yes, Maryann.
00:14:55 You aren't too far from the truth.
00:14:57 - You could run away.
00:15:00 But where? Where?
00:15:06 Bring me that man!
00:15:08 But colonel, we...
00:15:14 We must help that mysterious fellow.
00:15:16 - But how?
00:15:19 Charge!
00:15:37 That dog of Akim has betrayed us!
00:15:40 That's not Akim, it's the Englishman!
00:15:42 I'll take him by surprise!
00:16:01 I'm dead, right?
00:16:04 - Am I dead?
00:16:17 Hey you, down there!
00:16:19 We have your commander!
00:16:21 - If you want...
00:16:25 But you don't even know
00:16:28 We do. You want to make an exchange!
00:16:33 - And what do you want?
00:16:36 That won't be easy!
00:16:45 Chevket!
00:16:46 Don't you remember me? I'm Farid...
00:16:50 I helped you rob the Bank of Aleppo
00:16:53 and kidnap the beautiful Armenian girl.
00:16:55 I'm not Chevket.
00:16:57 I don't know him, I've never seen
00:17:00 My mother used to say that to
00:17:03 Then... You aren't...
00:17:06 It's unbelievable!
00:17:09 Isn't it, Farid?
00:17:12 Listen to me now. How much
00:17:15 Authority? Don't make me laugh...
00:17:18 I bet they've already
00:17:21 And then they have that woman.
00:17:23 They can exchange her,
00:17:30 At least you won't
00:17:33 Did you hate him so much?
00:17:34 That filthy man used to abuse Maryann,
00:17:37 and also me.
00:17:40 We were in the army theatre,
00:17:42 we were taken prisoners
00:17:44 I want to kill all of them, but first...
00:17:47 - I want to make them suffer!
00:17:50 Let's try and save your friend.
00:17:52 My friend?
00:17:54 Who, that bitch? Don't make me laugh...
00:17:56 - But you've just said...
00:17:59 not that the slut felt sorry for that.
00:18:07 What will you give us for the woman?
00:18:09 If you set her free,
00:18:11 Otherwise, to get out of your shelter
00:18:14 you'll have to cross
00:18:18 Let's go away, we'll get by.
00:18:21 Maybe we shall, but Maryann won't.
00:18:25 Don't move!
00:18:30 Good Kassem.
00:18:32 Have you killed the Colonel?
00:18:34 No matter who's killed him, he's dead.
00:18:36 - You're also dead, unless...
00:18:39 You've got something to swap.
00:18:41 An anchored sailing ship,
00:18:44 - We're highlanders, not sailors.
00:18:47 Listen. I know where Alexander
00:18:51 In the mountains, away from here.
00:18:57 And should I take your word for it?
00:19:04 What would you gain by killing me?
00:19:06 Pleasure.
00:19:11 If you lied to me, I'll kill you slowly.
00:19:14 You won't have to.
00:19:16 I always keep my promises if I can.
00:19:19 Wait for me in Van,
00:19:22 My name is Reshid, don't you forget.
00:19:24 And you don't forget this name:
00:19:27 Corto Maltese.
00:19:30 Alright.
00:19:32 Let's go before the French arrive!
00:19:45 Bravo! You're a great actor...
00:19:47 ...and a big liar. Wonderful,
00:19:51 Luckily enough it's true, or
00:19:53 But where's Maryann?
00:19:55 I'm sure she's laying down
00:20:00 Maryann!
00:20:02 Were you looking for me, sir?
00:20:17 - Corto Maltese...
00:20:24 With me she was
00:20:27 Mind your own business!
00:20:29 Don't hurt me, I'm wounded!
00:20:31 Are you? Oh my God! And
00:20:34 It's nothing serious.
00:20:36 Nothing serious? Brute!
00:20:39 I didn't want to...
00:20:42 Piera Rovigota from Falpalà...
00:20:51 My children! Why do you
00:20:54 Very bad, very bad indeed.
00:20:57 You shouldn't have said that!
00:21:10 He's dead.
00:21:12 My God!
00:21:13 That can't be true!
00:21:19 I just wanted to scare him!
00:21:21 You haven't even grazed him.
00:21:23 His heart gave in.
00:21:25 - Too much emotion.
00:21:28 It's all my fault!
00:21:31 What will become of me now?
00:21:57 Don't be afraid. It's me.
00:22:00 My goodness, I have
00:22:03 It's the open air. I was
00:22:06 Have you met anyone?
00:22:09 Oh yes. A lot of people
00:22:12 I've even joined a travelling company.
00:22:15 They had me play a small part.
00:22:17 - Was it fun?
00:22:19 who's haunted by a ghost.
00:22:21 He tries to get rid of it, but he can't.
00:22:26 I'll keep travelling to learn the rest.
00:22:29 You can return to Rhodes.
00:22:32 What shall I tell Cassandra?
00:22:34 That I'll be back soon.
00:23:59 Who are you?
00:24:03 You'd better speak!
00:24:12 This sign let you in our school.
00:24:17 Who gave it to you?
00:24:20 A traveller.
00:24:21 He hoped for you dervishes
00:24:25 Samarkand?
00:24:27 Are you one of the mercenaries
00:24:31 No.
00:24:32 I'm after Alexander the
00:24:38 Very funny.
00:24:40 Usually the westerners come around here
00:24:43 to live a new spiritual life,
00:24:45 not to look for treasures.
00:24:49 To go to Samarkand to help a friend.
00:24:51 Can I smoke?
00:24:54 - What friend?
00:25:01 and is kept prisoner because of that,
00:25:03 inside a place called "The
00:25:24 His keepers are fierce.
00:25:27 They're ruthless killers and torturers.
00:25:34 My friend Rasputin is in that prison.
00:25:38 That's mine! Give it back to me!
00:25:41 Shut up!
00:25:46 How can one eat this shit!
00:25:49 - But... I liked it so much!
00:25:57 Bad, you're really bad!
00:25:59 Do you want to see
00:26:03 Give me a cigarette, Persian.
00:26:06 No. My religion
00:26:09 Not again with the
00:26:12 I've seen you smoke!
00:26:16 Under the prayers' rug!
00:26:21 Then I'm the bad one...
00:26:44 The prison's called "The Gilded
00:26:48 is through hashish-induced
00:26:52 What do you expect of us?
00:26:54 That you put me in touch with
00:26:57 so that they can help me set him free.
00:26:59 I have to consult the older members.
00:27:02 I'll give you an answer tomorrow.
00:27:04 Tonight you can sleep here.
00:27:06 Unless you prefer to dance with us...
00:27:09 I don't think I'm up to it..
00:27:56 - Now what? Come in!
00:28:00 - Merry Christmas, dear friend.
00:28:04 - I'm not Chevket but yourself.
00:28:09 I should wake up.
00:28:12 You won't get away with it so easily...
00:28:15 You're alone with your conscience,
00:28:18 and do you know what
00:28:22 Corto escapes reality.
00:28:25 Corto never commits himself.
00:28:29 And what about his friends? Huh?
00:28:31 Do you ever think of your friends?
00:28:34 What are you doing here?
00:28:38 In fact I'm there and you're
00:28:41 The beautiful women, the money,
00:28:44 while I'm left with the nightmares.
00:28:48 - It's not my fault.
00:28:51 Can't you see the state I'm in?
00:28:53 You invited me to your dreams,
00:28:55 but I had to wait.
00:29:00 There were women before
00:29:04 I know that women were here.
00:29:06 It wasn't a woman.
00:29:08 It's someone who was supposed
00:29:11 and came to tell me I'm wrong.
00:29:13 Then it's someone who knows you well.
00:29:17 So? Are you listening to me?
00:29:21 Or do you want me to
00:29:39 Bad!
00:29:42 It's your fault! What
00:29:45 Because of your shitty tobacco
00:29:46 I arrived late to someone's dream!
00:29:54 You are bad!
00:29:57 Bad?
00:29:59 You have no idea...
00:30:01 Soon it will be Christmas,
00:30:04 and everyone will receive beautiful
00:30:07 What for me?
00:30:10 Nothing. Nothing, but
00:30:15 I'd better sleep.
00:30:18 and run away from this
00:30:21 which devoured my youth.
00:30:26 Not bad, these words...
00:30:30 I hope to remember them
00:30:32 when I meet some beautiful
00:30:39 Who knows what Corto would give
00:30:41 to speak so well with women...
00:31:19 Stop! What are you doing?
00:31:22 Me? Nothing... You've had a bad dream.
00:31:25 You were speaking, when
00:31:28 What do you expect of us?
00:31:31 I...
00:31:32 I would like...
00:31:34 As I have said, I would
00:31:35 with the dervish school of Samarkand.
00:31:38 They could help me set my friend free.
00:31:40 You will have to face a lot of danger,
00:31:43 The way is unsafe. Besides the brigands
00:31:46 there are those who
00:31:49 the Kurds... the Armenians...
00:31:51 Maybe the Armenians have
00:31:55 - Is that Chevket?
00:31:57 He's the one who massacred our people.
00:32:03 For our martyrs!
00:32:28 One can die in many ways.
00:32:31 This is one of them.
00:32:33 Once in Samarkand
00:32:35 find our brothers,
00:32:37 and tell them my name.
00:32:39 They will help you.
00:32:42 He who faces death to help a friend
00:32:45 shall be respected,
00:32:48 even if he's an infidel.
00:33:32 - Corto, honey!
00:33:36 Oh honey, I was escaping
00:33:41 Forgive me, but the sight of
00:33:44 Calm down Maryann. I
00:33:47 I hoped so...
00:33:50 Come.
00:33:51 We have to find a way to reach Van.
00:33:53 - Reshid is waiting for me there.
00:33:57 I have given him my word.
00:34:14 Just keep on walking.
00:34:26 Maryann, you're attracting attention.
00:34:28 In my sack you'll
00:34:38 You can undress behind there.
00:34:47 How do I look?
00:34:50 Not too bad, isn't it?
00:34:52 Cover up your hair, don't
00:34:55 Oh, you're jealous... How dear!
00:34:58 No. You're wrong.
00:35:12 Do you like the Karagos theatre?
00:35:14 I still don't know.
00:35:17 He's Beherubi, the simpleton.
00:35:21 How strange... that puppet
00:35:43 What's wrong, my dear?
00:35:45 I think I'm watched.
00:35:49 I'd better be in prison than with you,
00:35:52 infamous niggar.
00:35:54 I prefer to die in this infamous
00:35:57 What? What have you said?
00:36:00 There's a friend of mine
00:36:03 But I know him! However I
00:36:09 So you're trying to hide now...
00:36:12 Those who hide have a bad
00:36:19 Yes, that's him.
00:36:21 Corto the sailor is among you.
00:36:25 - Excuse me, let me pass.
00:36:29 except to the puppeteers.
00:36:35 I knew you were behind all this.
00:36:39 How's that,
00:36:40 you don't like jokes anymore?
00:36:43 You make heavy jokes.
00:36:49 Stop it! You're ruining the show!
00:36:57 Listen, I have nothing against you.
00:37:21 I had a baggage, some money,
00:37:24 Maybe... However you're alive.
00:37:27 Weren't there two women with you?
00:37:31 Maybe you should look for them.
00:37:43 Sheitan... Sheitan... Sheitan...
00:38:06 - What has he done?
00:38:09 a worshipper of the devil.
00:38:11 They have to break the
00:38:15 What do worshippers
00:38:18 A better life, like anyone else.
00:38:21 By the way, I'm not worse than others.
00:38:24 I have to reach the frontier.
00:38:27 Wait. First, let's go eat something.
00:38:38 - I have a favour to ask you.
00:38:42 - Because you seem honest.
00:38:45 Listen to me.
00:38:47 A friend of mine, an Armenian, was
00:38:51 Only an 11 year-old child survived.
00:38:53 She has some relatives
00:38:56 And I should take the
00:38:59 because I seem honest?
00:39:00 Don't be cynical.
00:39:03 I'm sure you'll help that young girl.
00:39:05 You're sure of it?
00:39:06 Everyone chooses their path,
00:39:10 And the rest is "kismet".
00:39:13 Tomorrow take the child
00:39:16 - Some friends of mine will be there.
00:39:19 A certain Reshid, a Kurd.
00:39:24 Do you know him?
00:39:35 Your friend and his companions
00:39:38 - Who did it?
00:39:43 - Chevket again...
00:39:46 What are you looking for?
00:39:49 I know him. He's an old Yezidi.
00:39:51 You cannot wander about here!
00:39:53 We're leaving at once.
00:39:55 You are, but he isn't.
00:40:11 Where to?
00:40:12 Just run!
00:40:27 Don't stop!
00:40:29 But where did they all come from?
00:40:43 Who were those people?
00:40:44 Friends.
00:40:45 They distract the policemen
00:40:59 Oh Corto, my darling, finally!
00:41:02 Stop simpering, Maryann.
00:41:04 How did you find me?
00:41:07 Van isn't a big town.
00:41:09 An English sailor who wants to cross
00:41:13 is easy to find.
00:41:14 What do you want from that child?
00:41:17 Your friend Bahiar is
00:41:18 to make sure you won't
00:41:21 He knows you aren't Chevket
00:41:24 Bitch! You and Bahiar are accomplices!
00:41:26 Calm down.
00:41:28 The little one won't be in
00:41:31 She will reach her family. I promise.
00:41:39 Oh, dear!
00:41:55 - I heard a shot.
00:41:57 We're at war.
00:42:04 Why...
00:42:06 He was trying to be clever.
00:42:11 If I have understood well,
00:42:15 He betrayed Enver Pasha
00:42:17 and he's keeping me alive
00:42:18 - where Alexander's treasure is?
00:42:22 - Isn't it beautiful to be here together?
00:42:25 Like a real little family.
00:42:59 Here's the frontier.
00:43:02 Russia is on the left,
00:43:06 - Where would you go?
00:43:09 I have some relatives near the
00:43:12 What's the fortress?
00:43:14 Alamuth. It's the hideaway of
00:43:17 and of the sect of the assassins.
00:43:19 You know the classics...
00:43:32 What's wrong?
00:43:33 This old engine's had enough for today.
00:43:35 It needs cooling off.
00:43:43 It's so beautiful up here...
00:43:46 How dare you?
00:43:48 That pig touched me!
00:43:50 So what? You find a Christian,
00:43:54 I wouldn't do it.
00:43:56 That woman never jokes.
00:43:58 And I tell you that woman likes
00:44:01 You like to be touched by a Turk.
00:44:04 Come on, say you like it...
00:44:19 What did you say to him?
00:44:21 I told him to leave it be.
00:44:23 But he believes you like it.
00:44:25 And what do you think?
00:44:26 I think you should take off that veil.
00:44:33 Welcome back, Venexiana Stevenson.
00:44:42 A long time ago, in those mountains,
00:44:44 someone called "the old man
00:44:48 His real name was Aloadin.
00:44:51 He made the whole valley of Alamuth
00:44:53 a beautiful garden of Eden,
00:44:56 where women danced and played,
00:44:58 and practised the art of love.
00:45:03 Aloadin took some young fellows
00:45:07 and the most beautiful
00:45:10 That way, the young fellows became part
00:45:13 of the criminal sect
00:45:15 The old man could ask them to
00:45:19 They obeyed to get the hashish
00:45:22 - That's heaven.
00:45:25 Not at all. The sect was real.
00:45:29 When the Mongolians arrived,
00:45:31 the hashishins were dispersed.
00:45:33 You're wrong, Corto Maltese.
00:45:35 The hashishins welcome you.
00:45:38 Stay calm and nothing
00:45:42 What's going to happen when Bahiar
00:45:45 If there's a traitor, that's
00:45:49 At least we're loyal to the cause.
00:45:57 New Alamuth.
00:46:00 Ambition beyond any means.
00:46:02 What are you mumbling?
00:46:04 Nothing. I'd like... I'd like
00:46:08 The women can stay here,
00:46:10 and you can always be sold to Bahiar.
00:46:16 There's something wrong.
00:46:18 How strange, there's no sign of life.
00:46:21 Something must have
00:46:30 They must be crazy...
00:46:32 Hey, wait.
00:46:35 You should be more cautious.
00:46:38 And what do you care?
00:46:40 What happened up there?
00:46:42 Send a young man out on reconnaissance.
00:46:44 Sure, a young man...
00:46:46 Abbas! Go and find out what happened!
00:46:49 - Hey Abbas, have you heard?
00:46:52 Come on, hurry up!
00:46:54 But I'm scared!
00:46:56 Go!
00:47:02 Wait, I'll go with you.
00:47:04 Nothing changes, I'm still scared.
00:47:06 We're just going to have a quick glance.
00:47:08 Maybe Kan Reza's Cossacks were there.
00:47:10 He's an old officer of the Shah.
00:47:11 He swore he would kill us all.
00:47:13 Why, are you into politics as well?
00:47:15 Everybody is, nowadays.
00:47:19 Have you been to New York?
00:47:22 - And what's it like?
00:47:24 - What would you like to do there?
00:47:27 And be happy among beautiful
00:47:31 Say, is it true that western women
00:47:33 are crazy about Asian men?
00:47:35 It's not that easy.
00:47:37 Let's wait for the night.
00:47:39 All those clouds will hide the moon.
00:47:49 When I was young, I used
00:47:52 Clouds are clouds, and that's all.
00:47:55 You know Abbas, you remind
00:47:59 He's the best at destroying any traces
00:48:01 of sentimentalism.
00:48:11 You, Russian! Follow me!
00:48:14 Hey, but what happened to the Persian?
00:48:17 Can't you see? He's dead.
00:48:20 He hung himself... But
00:48:23 It was none of my business,
00:48:26 But I have to admit he did all by
00:48:40 - Cigarette?
00:48:43 I almost feel like crying.
00:48:45 Dirty bastard, how did
00:48:48 Unbelievable, have you become a
00:48:51 - Have you called me a bastard?
00:48:54 the dirtiest bastard I've ever met.
00:48:58 My name is Chevket.
00:49:00 and I'm a real Turkish general,
00:49:02 but lately I've had the
00:49:05 Someone who looks
00:49:08 You've just told me
00:49:10 - Do we look so much alike?
00:49:13 Corto Maltese has a pierced ear,
00:49:15 and he would never hit a harmless man.
00:49:18 He isn't a son of a bitch like us.
00:49:22 - Did you call me "son of a bitch"?
00:49:25 and if you try to hit
00:49:28 And now tell me what you want.
00:49:30 You must be crazy.
00:49:32 And that matches with the
00:49:35 Wanted by the police in many countries,
00:49:37 condemned to death by an Islamic court
00:49:39 for being a "revolutionary agitator"...
00:49:41 No way! One thing is to ransack,
00:49:43 another thing is politics!
00:49:46 You have two possibilities:
00:49:47 either you become a voluntary
00:49:50 or I'll have you executed.
00:49:52 Voluntary instructor...
00:49:54 I've always wanted to do it!
00:49:56 By all the saints of Great Russia,
00:50:00 To be a commander you must
00:50:02 Yes, I'm very Muslim.
00:50:05 Then it's alright.
00:50:06 Now we'll find you a nice uniform.
00:50:13 You're lucky, Russian.
00:50:15 Everybody makes a career here, but me.
00:50:18 I don't care about all this.
00:50:20 I feel like my friend
00:50:24 But where?
00:50:25 The moon is high tonight.
00:50:27 It will bring us good luck.
00:50:31 How strange... I thought the moon
00:50:32 - would be hidden tonight.
00:50:36 It's time to go.
00:51:01 It's completely desert.
00:51:04 I'll go and tell the others.
00:51:14 Problems, problems, problems...
00:51:27 - Where are the others?
00:51:29 Maybe they didn't want to
00:51:33 I'll go to sleep.
00:51:35 Tomorrow will be a hard day.
00:51:38 And you, Maryann? Don't you go to sleep?
00:51:41 You don't want to understand...
00:51:43 This is no time for it.
00:51:51 In the exercise of one's duties,
00:51:55 or rather when others
00:51:59 But there's an even
00:52:01 and it's when they stop noticing
00:52:04 - Qaid Rasp! Qaid Rasp!
00:52:08 Qaid Rasp, I'm late for
00:52:11 Don't worry, you'll
00:52:14 - Is that why you bothered me?
00:52:16 General Chevket wants to see you.
00:52:18 And you tell me now?
00:52:20 - Here I am Chevket. You wanted to see me?
00:52:23 I want to introduce you
00:52:25 That crazy man who wants to
00:52:29 You can think that, not say that.
00:52:37 Enver, here's the new qaid.
00:52:40 And so you're the new instructor?
00:52:43 Instructor of a bunch of incompetents.
00:52:46 Whom are we going to fight against?
00:52:48 Russia,
00:52:49 and all its allied governments.
00:52:52 No problem. I'll go to
00:52:55 What?
00:52:56 Sorry, Pasha,
00:52:58 but how you can beat the Russian army
00:53:00 with this handful of worthless people?
00:53:02 - You're Russian. Whose side are you on?
00:53:06 And I know the rules of a game.
00:53:08 I'm Russian, but my real
00:53:12 I will fight for you
00:53:14 In this insane adventure,
00:53:16 by insane people.
00:53:27 He lives out of history.
00:53:29 I thought a little
00:53:32 - some war against some emir...
00:53:35 He didn't forget that the
00:53:38 Between you and me, his
00:53:41 will never see the light.
00:53:43 When a ship sinks,
00:53:46 I see.
00:53:47 And since we are two sons of bitches,
00:53:50 we'll take precautions.
00:53:51 Where's the regiment's cash box?
00:54:13 - Who's that?
00:54:16 An adventurer whose past doesn't
00:54:25 It's unbelievable.
00:54:27 I met a certain Corto Maltese
00:54:29 - who's identical to you.
00:54:48 So, listen to me.
00:54:50 Corto knows where the treasure
00:54:53 I will exchange it for that little
00:54:56 I need your men to recover that fortune.
00:54:59 What makes you think that
00:55:01 The little Armenian.
00:55:03 He will try everything to save her,
00:55:06 and we'll kill him as soon
00:55:19 Take the little Armenian with you, qaid.
00:55:23 She's too young for my taste.
00:55:26 It's not for that.
00:55:27 We have to give her
00:55:29 Corto is around here... Great news.
00:55:33 Come here, child.
00:55:34 Uncle Rasputin will be
00:55:37 Come on!
00:55:39 Let's run towards the
00:55:41 Long live gold!
00:55:43 You seem stupid.
00:55:45 How dare you?
00:55:46 You're nothing but a little scoundrel!
00:55:51 Shameless girl!
00:55:53 Stupid creature!
00:56:03 And you?
00:56:04 Where have you come from?
00:56:06 Are you Corto or Chevket?
00:56:09 Oh, it's you!
00:56:11 Where have you been all this time?
00:56:14 What are you doing?
00:56:21 Oh, you woke up, beautiful soldier...
00:56:33 Where's my beard?
00:56:35 I shaved you. You look better now,
00:56:37 naughty boy.
00:56:41 Don't touch me, idiot!
00:56:45 Corto told me it would be hard
00:56:47 at first...
00:56:49 Stupid and useless creature! However...
00:56:51 if I understood well you named Corto!
00:57:11 Good evening Rasputin.
00:57:14 But is that you or Chevket?
00:57:18 You know this Chevket too!
00:57:22 Glad to see you again, Rasp.
00:57:25 You're the only one
00:57:29 Rasp doesn't sound too bad.
00:57:30 How did you get here?
00:57:33 - Friends.
00:57:35 - And how did you know where I was?
00:57:39 Then you've come out of friendship...
00:57:43 - No.
00:57:45 You'll never change.
00:57:47 Are you're afraid to admit
00:57:50 No.
00:57:52 Therefore you've come out of
00:57:54 - If that makes you happy...
00:57:58 And then, where would you
00:58:00 I have to say you're right.
00:58:02 Do I really look like Chevket?
00:58:05 Oh! Is that what worries you?
00:58:08 Haven't you met him?
00:58:10 - He's no longer here.
00:58:12 How long did I sleep?
00:58:15 - Ten days.
00:58:17 But what happened?
00:58:19 Chevket holds a little
00:58:22 He will set her free her in change
00:58:25 We have to reach the Afghan border.
00:58:27 - How about Enver Bey?
00:58:30 but most of his soldiers
00:58:32 The Russians! The Russians!
00:58:50 You're crazy, you nearly died!
00:58:52 Tell me where the treasure map is!
00:58:54 It's in my head. Trust me!
00:59:00 Come on! What are you doing?
00:59:02 All's quiet.
00:59:51 Armenian battalion!
00:59:53 Remember the dead!
01:00:32 - Don't stop!
01:01:02 I can't go on...
01:01:04 Corto, help me please!
01:01:07 Great interpretation...
01:01:13 Yet you still love me, don't you?
01:01:23 Hey! What's wrong with you?
01:01:34 Don't leave me, Corto.
01:01:38 No one will leave you.
01:01:40 I'll stay close to you.
01:01:44 What are you doing
01:01:47 - What's wrong with him?
01:01:51 Then he's useless. Let me kill him.
01:01:54 - Don't even mention it.
01:01:56 how do you know I'm useless?
01:02:02 You can never help it, can you?
01:02:04 You always have to
01:02:07 Why, what was he going to do?
01:02:10 Shut up and get up.
01:02:34 We've looked for you everywhere.
01:02:37 I was with Rasputin.
01:02:38 I don't think you two know each other.
01:02:40 Captain Rasputin...
01:02:42 I have heard of you.
01:02:44 Very well, so you know what to expect.
01:02:47 Qaid Rasp! We've looked
01:02:50 Really? Why?
01:02:52 Why?
01:02:53 Because you're the commander
01:02:56 Which victory? You're crazy!
01:02:59 I won't lead you anywhere.
01:03:01 I've always known you were a traitor.
01:03:03 - Like Chevket, after all.
01:03:06 Don't get angry, let's go to Pasha.
01:03:09 There's no need for that.
01:03:11 We don't need Pasha
01:03:21 Could you tell me what's wrong?
01:03:23 My God, I feel sick.
01:03:26 My head is spinning...
01:03:30 Corto!
01:03:32 Corto! Corto! Corto! Corto!
01:03:36 - You won't feel anything, I promise.
01:03:41 Do you want to die
01:03:52 Tie him up!
01:03:54 They've cheated you!
01:03:58 Come on Turks, you can't be serious!
01:04:01 Yes Rasp, make yourself
01:04:03 Are you having fun?
01:04:05 I don't want to die
01:04:10 We have to try and save them.
01:04:12 I can't move.
01:04:14 I feel sick.
01:04:33 - Who's this woman?
01:04:36 So, naughty boy, you
01:04:39 Don't even think about it,
01:04:40 and untie me at once, idiot!
01:04:42 Oh, I'm tired of being abused.
01:04:44 Untie this savage yourself.
01:04:46 That woman has risked
01:04:49 I haven't asked that idiot for nothing.
01:04:52 But if you really care,
01:05:12 What's wrong now?
01:05:15 Russians.
01:05:17 Classy, aren't they?
01:05:35 Hey, Rasp!
01:05:38 You've mistaken me for someone else.
01:05:40 - I don't think so.
01:05:44 You're good, commander qaid.
01:05:47 Well, I did my best.
01:05:51 This story is going to an end.
01:05:53 Most of the fighting
01:05:57 They see me as the
01:06:00 Let's go Rasputin, you've heard
01:06:03 - Have I harmed you too?
01:06:05 Nevertheless I don't like you,
01:06:08 but I'm not entitled to judge you.
01:06:10 How strange. Have you noticed?
01:06:13 We're in August, yet it's quite cold.
01:06:17 Oh, qaid, I forgot.
01:06:19 If you find Chevket,
01:06:22 kill him.
01:06:26 Goodbye, gentlemen.
01:06:35 I can't believe it.
01:06:40 Soldiers of the Armenian battalion,
01:06:42 the revolution sent you
01:06:51 Fire! Fire!
01:06:54 Kill him!
01:07:23 We'd better go.
01:07:25 - Let's go pick up the women.
01:07:27 But it's a useless waste
01:07:30 Don't lie. Everyone
01:07:33 - Maryann in particular.
01:07:36 My God, you're crazy.
01:07:37 You don't want to spend
01:07:44 - Hey, do you know this step?
01:07:53 What are they doing?
01:07:55 Don't know... dancing.
01:07:58 I'm not surprised.
01:08:00 They are glad to be alive.
01:08:03 Do you think we're crazy?
01:08:05 No... We're just dancers.
01:08:07 As regards me, I'm graceful
01:08:11 She was the étoile of
01:08:13 She played Columbina with
01:08:17 Then she married my father,
01:08:20 a Russian prince.
01:08:21 I'd heard he was a tailor for women...
01:08:25 A tailor for women?
01:08:30 Our friend Venexiana is pregnant.
01:08:32 Pregnant? How long has she been?
01:08:35 For more than two months.
01:08:37 Then she can't follow us.
01:08:39 but we can't leave her alone either.
01:08:41 Why not? She's very resourceful...
01:08:44 Don't talk nonsense.
01:08:45 She is... She's
01:08:49 - strong...
01:08:50 I'll stay with Venexiana.
01:08:52 At least I'll be useful to someone.
01:08:54 You're brave Maryann, but
01:08:57 How about the Armenian child? What will
01:09:00 She's right, these two women know
01:09:03 I shall give you a message for the
01:09:07 He's a friend. He will
01:09:09 You've made surprising friends, lately.
01:09:14 Maryann told me.
01:09:17 What can we do?
01:09:18 Keep going.
01:09:20 Otherwise you did it all for nothing.
01:09:25 If you find what you're looking for,
01:09:27 it will be as if I've found it too.
01:09:37 - Was it you who...?
01:09:44 Tell me... I'm asking
01:09:47 Has that man ever been in love?
01:09:48 A long time ago, he fell
01:09:51 They gazed at each other,
01:09:54 She was afraid
01:09:57 Then she recovered from her
01:10:01 Poor Corto. He's so sweet...
01:10:04 Yes. You can't find anyone
01:10:08 And you, naughty boy, have
01:10:11 Have you got children?
01:10:12 I don't think so,
01:10:15 unless I made them with some jailer.
01:10:17 But you don't care for anything!
01:10:20 You're just an old maid,
01:10:22 and I hope never to see you again.
01:11:00 You don't even know
01:11:02 Not true, I have no problem with mules,
01:11:06 but that's a she-mule.
01:11:19 Chevket and his gang are there.
01:11:22 We can catch them.
01:11:24 What are we waiting for?
01:11:26 My mother says that to meet
01:11:29 Don't tell me you
01:11:31 Of course I do.
01:11:33 A worshipper of the devil
01:11:35 which have come true,
01:11:37 about a tree with uneatable fruits
01:11:40 and about someone who had
01:11:42 To die in order to live?
01:11:44 What nonsense.
01:11:46 That's what Enver Pasha did.
01:11:48 No one will forget him now.
01:11:50 The wizard also told me
01:11:54 A disappearing shadow? Oh...
01:11:56 That's even better.
01:11:58 He said it would be a journey
01:12:00 to where the east wants
01:12:03 He was right.
01:12:04 A lot of things change, in these times.
01:12:07 Thank God.
01:12:08 Not everyone's like you.
01:12:10 You cannot live in the past forever.
01:12:13 - Alright, then. What shall we do now?
01:12:16 Good night Rasp.
01:12:19 There's a fire up there.
01:12:21 - Maybe there's some highlander...
01:12:23 It's Corto Maltese.
01:12:25 If you say so...
01:12:26 Yes I do.
01:12:28 And that's that.
01:12:32 - How are you, sir?
01:12:35 but very tired.
01:12:39 Unbelievable.
01:12:41 You must be Corto Maltese, the sailor.
01:12:45 And you are Timur Chevket, the traitor.
01:12:48 Have you brought me the treasure map?
01:12:50 No. I've come... for
01:12:53 How strange.
01:12:55 You must be a demon.
01:12:58 You have no shade.
01:13:05 - Glad to see you again.
01:13:09 even if you left me alone
01:13:12 I had to, before the Russians arrived.
01:13:15 Did Corto Maltese tell
01:13:17 We don't need him.
01:13:22 - Look! That's beautiful...
01:13:24 But hey, look!
01:13:26 Do you think I'm so
01:13:29 I hoped for that,
01:13:31 but if you prefer
01:13:35 What's wrong?
01:13:45 - Why?
01:13:47 With someone like you,
01:13:52 Lower the gun before I get angry!
01:13:55 Now! And help me, I'm wounded!
01:13:59 You're greedy, Rasputin.
01:14:01 You did all by yourself.
01:14:02 - Is it bad?
01:14:05 but I have to extract the bullet.
01:14:07 - But you aren't a doctor...
01:14:09 I've extracted
01:14:12 What a shammer!
01:14:15 It hurt!
01:14:17 You wanted to take revenge
01:14:20 Sleep!
01:14:24 Rasp is really bad, isn't he?
01:14:26 He's bad, but he doesn't know.
01:14:32 You look great.
01:14:35 Do I?
01:14:36 What have you brought me?
01:14:38 The treasure of Samarkand.
01:14:40 Don't tell me... I'm rich.
01:14:43 Very rich.
01:14:44 The treasure is near here.
01:14:46 Trelawney's instructions
01:14:48 match with the signs on the map.
01:14:51 It's in the frontier area wanted
01:14:53 by Russia and England.
01:14:55 Kipling called it "land
01:15:04 - Look!
01:15:06 the evil god of the
01:15:08 a very dangerous demon.
01:15:11 - Less than me.
01:15:14 Stop there, Turks!
01:15:17 I'll go first.
01:15:31 What are you waiting for?
01:15:45 Don't tell me the
01:15:48 How are we supposed to get back now?
01:15:50 You're right, I didn't think about it.
01:15:53 Say you like me all the same, please.
01:15:56 There's no doubt about it.
01:16:08 Corto, where are you? Give me your hand.
01:16:11 What, are you pushing me?
01:16:12 - I'm not, it was the girl.
01:16:16 I'm not your uncle!
01:16:18 Stop it!
01:16:19 We can't go on in the dark.
01:16:25 The great gold!
01:16:28 What are you doing?
01:16:29 Well, the match burnt out...
01:16:31 Light a new one!
01:16:33 Wait, I'm getting some paper.
01:16:38 I don't understand.
01:16:40 That cannot be!
01:16:41 My gold was there!
01:16:45 Tell me child, have you
01:16:48 I haven't seen anything, uncle Rasp.
01:16:50 You haven't seen anything? You
01:16:53 Careful or I'll throw
01:16:55 Wait, Rasputin.
01:16:56 We had the same vision, but
01:16:59 Maybe it was a hallucination.
01:17:02 Many things can be done in a second.
01:17:04 You two wanted to keep my gold!
01:17:06 That's nonsense! We
01:17:11 Do you really think you
01:17:15 Do as you wish. I feel a draught,
01:17:17 there has to be an exit somewhere.
01:17:20 Where are you going? Hey!
01:17:22 Where are you going?
01:17:24 - Why did you put it out?
01:17:27 Give me your hand, child.
01:17:30 I can see a light!
01:17:40 Lieutenant, come to see!
01:17:43 Who are you?
01:17:45 We're Afghan carpet dealers.
01:17:47 We got lost in these mountains.
01:17:49 Luckily you escaped the avalanche.
01:17:52 We're going to Chitral. You can join us.
01:17:56 Lieutenant London,
01:17:57 fifth Regiment of the
01:18:04 In the end, have you seen
01:18:07 We wanted to see it,
01:18:09 even if wasn't there.
01:18:11 It's hidden in the
01:18:13 and of our answers.
01:18:15 What are you going to do now?
01:18:17 I'll go back to Venice.
01:18:19 There are many Armenians there.
01:18:21 They'll take care of the child.
01:18:26 Tell me...
01:18:29 Did we really look alike?
01:18:32 No.
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