Aleksandra

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With the participation of

With the support of

the Cinema Agency (Russia)

and the CNC (France)

Producer

Andrey SIEGLE

Co-producer

Laurent DANIELOU

present

A film by

Alexander SOKUROV

ALEXANDRA:

- Can I help you?

- There's no need.

- I'll carry it.

- No need!

Where's the station?

My train's due.

Take the bag!

Hurry up.

Is it near?

I can hear a train.

Playing hooky?

Slow down.

Where are we?

Is it this way?

OK, let's go.

-Walk slowly.

- OK, OK.

Can you see him?

Let's go.

Damn...

- Who is it?

-Take it easy.

This armored train's yours.

Armored train?

Sounds good, "armored train"!

-You being funny?

- No!

- She's in the front car.

-The one with the ladder. There!

He's forgotten us, hasn't he?

The captain there?

-Yes, him.

- Sure.

- It's here.

-Where are you going?

I'll handle it.

She's got an invitation.

- C'mon, Sergeant...

- Wait a minute!

She's got all her papers!

Let her get on!

- Give the paper back!

- C'mon!

There you go!

Help her!

Don't push me!

My pass? Thanks.

It's the 3rd stop.

Go all the way. It'll be nighttime.

Have they gone?

Where did they find you?

- Are you in pain?

- No, I'm OK.

Hello.

Hello.

Aliochkin! Over there!

C'mon, get a move on, will ya?

OK!

Hold the door.

Take your helmets off.

You can't sleep here.

Let her through.

Don't look so downcast.

Cheer up, soldier.

Oh, my God...

Stop staring at her.

Get some rest.

Stand up!

Get ready to get off!

Get a move on!

Who's sleeping?

Is everyone awake?

Get out in a line!

Line up alongside the car!

Alexandra Nikolaevna!

Coming.

- Alexandra Nikolaevna!

- Yes...

- Alexandra Nikolaevna!

- I'm here.

Here!

Major Mazour!

Hello. But where's Denis?

His squadron will be back tonight.

-What'll I do, then?

-Well, we'll...

- We'll what?

- Sit here!

- Where?

- Sit down here.

- C'mon!

- Whatever next!

It's filthy.

- Hurry up!

- Are you insane?

You can wash your clothes.

Don't be scared.

Don't pull me. Here I come...

Don't pull my legs!

Easy does it...

Good grief, be careful!

OK, I've got her!

One, two!

There!

My God, it's stifling!

-Where are you going?

- The 46th.

A soldier's going, too.

Take him with you.

Take the bag.

Take it! Go on, move!

When are we going?

Let's go.

Here's our vehicle.

That thing?

-Why did you wake him up?

- Let's go!

Give me your hand! I'll hold you!

- Now what?

- Grab her.

- Do I worm my way in?

-That's right.

Here goes...

Go on. We'll follow you.

Good...

This way.

Careful now...

It'll be a nice memory for you.

Lean on the side.

OK, let's go!

-We're nearly there.

- So I see.

The lights over there...

Left, left...

Don't brake so hard.

- Here we are.

-We'll help you.

Up you get.

Straighten up.

You get down.

Your hand...

That's it, come to me...

Careful!

Stand there, just in case.

This way.

- Now jump.

- What?

I'll catch you.

Put your foot on the wheel.

- He'll catch you!

- Sure!

Don't shout!

So, are we cool?

We're cool! Let's go...

Help our guest!

He is helping me!

Keep going...

Follow me.

Valera! So, did they bring her?

She's here! Don't stay there!

OK, see you!

OK, keep going...

Lift your feet up here.

There we are...

Keep going...

Alexandra Nikolaevna...

Your "hotel".

- Are we here?

- Go ahead.

Is this it?

Go on, you go in first.

As you wish.

There you are, Alexandra Nikolaevna.

Make yourself at home.

Go on!

- Put that there!

- No, here!

Hurry up!

That's fine.

Sir...

OK, OK!

Don't stay here. Go!

Goodnight...

Here!

Let her sleep. Let's go.

It's so noisy!

It's hot already.

What time is it?

You'll drop me!

Denis! My little Denis!

I haven't seen you

in such a long time!

-Why are you all dirty?

- I sure am dirty.

Just look at you!

You're all sweaty!

Where are your manners?

And your uniform's worn out!

We'll wash it!

But later, Grandma, later.

Get dressed. I'll go freshen up.

Then, I'll show you the wash area.

You forgot your towel.

- Give it to me.

- Here.

It's so hot!

What's the temperature?

It must be over 100 degrees.

You promised me

you'd show me your men.

-There you are.

- "There" what?

And don't make that face!

No grimacing!

I'm the one who should be grimacing.

Here's where we clean the guns.

Each time they're used,

we clean them

so they don't get clogged up.

- Each time?

- Yes.

Of course...

- Rub it harder.

- I'm rubbing...

Why's the oil dirty?

- So, the cloth's dirty, too?

- Yeah.

Does this really interest you?

Come on.

-Wait, I want to watch.

-Take your time.

It's important to me.

Is she looking for someone or what?

- How old are you?

- 20.

You're really 20?

Go on, keep rubbing!

My hands won't obey me.

Got a phone?

The firing pin is in wrong.

The breech won't go in.

Don't look, these are old guns.

Why?

That's just how it is.

Look, they aren't your men.

Right.

Let's go!

Let's go, you're hot.

- Let's go see something else.

- OK.

Turn right toward the tent.

Careful where you walk.

I am being careful...

OK, let's go.

Is the grub coming?

They're waiting for their food.

Come see a tank.

It's more interesting.

Let's go.

The men go out in it.

Captain! Can I help you?

- Hi. You OK?.

- Hello.

This is my grandmother

who's visiting.

I'll show her our combat vehicles.

- Fine vehicle, isn't she?

- Just back from an exercise.

- Want to see inside?

- Let's go.

Put your foot on the trap door.

- Where's the crew?

- Sleeping.

Bring me a Kalashnikov.

- Where do you sit?

- It's not very comfortable.

- Sit down.

- It's hot.

It smells.

It's the guns, the iron, the men.

You'll get used to it.

It's terrible.

That's the driver's seat.

How many people fit in?

Ten or more.

Must be a tight fit...

Are you tired?

Certainly not.

Here, Captain!

Give it to me.

I'll stay here.

You're not scared?

Why should I be? Let me see.

- Give it here!

- Not too heavy?

Let me try it.

Hold it against your shoulder.

Look up.

Down, like that...

Load it.

There...

Like that...

That's good.

It's so easy.

Well done.

Come on,

I'll show you something else.

Come on, Grandma.

Turn around. Good.

Don't pull my arm!

You'll rip it out of its socket!

Well done.

- Careful.

- Stand straight.

Mazour, take the gun!

Yes, sir!

Well?

It's great!

- I'm tired. And my legs...

- Same here.

- Are you sleepy?

- Always.

Then, get into bed.

- No, I'll go back.

- Really?

If not, I'll make a noise,

tossing and turning in bed.

And I'll say horrible things

in my sleep.

Well, go getwashed...

If you can find the shower!

You don't look after your body.

You're strong and brave,

but you're letting yourself go.

You look like a peasant,

not an officer.

Maybe I'm not...

Maybe I would be more of one

if I hadn't shot so many people.

It doesn't make me

more ardent or proud.

I don't believe you. And you're

not the only one to shoot people.

A man down

isn't necessarily dead.

And you take after me,

you're strong.

That's not

the most important thing for a man.

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