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In this neighbourhood, with those guys...

- How do you know it was them?

- Who else would do it, Eva?

Those two Danish guys over there?

We were asking for it here.

Thought you were allowed to film here?

Or did you pay 100 euros for nothing?

Drive round with cops,

that's what you get.

Maybe this was your loverboy's work?

- Damn it!

- The insurance will cover it.

It happened while we were on the job. Eh?

Eva...

- Can't we keep this to ourselves?

- What? You're kidding.

What do I use to record sound tomorrow?

My dick?

You'll have to come clean.

What the hell were you doing in Brussels?

You waste my resources,

use my personnel...

And what for?

I told you I wasn't done yet.

You don't get to decide

when something is done!

- You have to do as you're told.

- But you gave me the job.

The job was to spend a week getting

some images for a short segment.

You've now spent more than a month

on some stupid documentary.

Sorry my determination is so unacceptable!

If everyone were like me

you wouldn't have to worry

about your ratings!

Being motivated and being obsessed

aren't the same.

Or did your parents spoil you so much

you think you can do what you like?

- You're talking rubbish.

- I can see right through you.

You'll use anyone to get what you want.

Only one person matters to you

and that's Eva Hendrickx.

You let nothing stand in your way.

Did Peter set you up to this?

Because he doesn't have the balls?

I'm at the top of the mountain.

I can help you climb it

or push you off.

Never forget that.

- Are you ready?

- Yes.

- Hey.

- What?

Could you start it and then leave

the room? It's personal.

Lahbib... Don't let me put you off.

Just do your thing.

Come on, do me this favour, please.

OK, I'll push the button

and then go to my office.

Thank you.

- In the station itself?

- The police officer was checking IDs.

- When did it happen? Come with us.

- Ten minutes ago.

- Is he still alive?

- His life is in the balance.

I want all available info

on the shooting.

What happened before it,

any passengers, witnesses.

Everything.

Listen up... We're live in 5 minutes.

What have we got?

Some commuters saw the shooter.

They say he was Moroccan.

- Official statement?

- North African guy.

- Commuters know what Moroccans look like?

- It's unlikely it was Cubans, eh?

- Do all witnesses say the same?

- No.

A cab driver says

he was Eastern European, Bulgarian.

- The cab driver's nationality?

- Belgian.

- Abel Kader.

- Of course. They cover for each other.

What are the cop's chances?

He's critical.

Doctors aren't sure he'll make it.

This is just in.

It's still to be confirmed

but soon every news team

will have this.

If I show you this,

what do you think?

The first image that comes to mind

following a crime.

- That's a Moroccan, eh Karim?

- Why am I suddenly the expert?

Can you tell the difference

between a German and a Swiss guy?

- I'm a f***ing Tunisian, OK?

- North African...

- It's OK to say that, eh?

- Does it matter?

It's just more oil on the fire.

- How many commuters saw it happen?

- Eight.

Karim, I'm not saying he's a Moroccan.

But eight eyewitnesses say

he looked like one.

- The official statement confirms it.

- Based on what the commuters said.

- Not necessarily a reliable source.

- It's worthless.

The justice department is more

trustworthy than some cab driver.

Someone else will

run with the news

and say the shooter was North African.

We can't hold back information

because we're cowards!

But it's much worse if it turns out

the information is wrong.

- Are you sure about it?

- 100%.

We'll forget about the cab driver.

Let's say the justice department

is looking for a man of

North African extraction.

- But we're waiting for confirmation.

- OK.

Let's get going.

Silence. Five seconds.

Good evening.

Tension is rising following

the murder of a police officer.

Shots fired at a policeman.

Violence against cops increases.

Police officers actually attacked.

Aggression towards police officers.

...aggravated assault and battery...

Violence against police officers

has increased in recent years.

Zero tolerance has been introduced.

Youths of Moroccan extraction are

regularly stopped and arrested.

The police are extra vigilant.

Mistrust is on the increase.

Clashes between the police

and teenage immigrants.

The situation is explosive.

This neighbourhood's future is worrying.

There is an angry atmosphere

on the streets of Brussels.

They are overdoing it.

It's several times a day.

It really pisses me off!

Shall we go see what's happening?

So...

Who stole the handbag?

If no one talks

I'm arresting you all.

Was it your friend who did it?

- Was it your buddy?

- We didn't do anything!

It's always the same thing.

You've never done anything.

Do your parents know where you are?

I asked you a question.

- Do your parents...

- It's easy with 13-or 14-year-old kids.

Stop filming!

I don't think I asked for your help, sir.

You're just a wimp

who's acting the big man, eh?

Shut up or I'll arrest you too.

How? You can barely handle those kids.

What's the matter? Am I getting

on your nerves? I can see I am.

You don't have the guts.

- Step back, please.

- For you?

Let go!

Eva!

Are you OK?

Eva. You're bleeding.

- Hi.

- Hi.

That looks heavy,

where did you shoot it?

In Molenbeek.

That's from today?

Have we got footage of that?

I've got footage of it

for my documentary.

Look at that guy.

You can see right away that he's a thug.

You need to know the context...

I'll leave you to it.

Yesterday, Molenbeek looked like

a battlefield for a while.

A short but violent clash took place

between police and local youths.

We were right in the middle of the action.

Take a look.

Disturbances in Molenbeek again.

What should have been a routine check

turned into...

You went behind my back

and stole my footage.

Was that your footage? It was shot

in Molenbeek, I sent you to the coast.

- You can't do that.

- I can do as I like.

You went behind our backs to get that

footage when you should've been working.

I can do what I want with it.

Be glad you're not fired.

- Do you know what that footage cost me?

- Yes. It's written all over your face.

- Who stole the footage?

- It doesn't matter.

I bet it was that slut of an intern.

Got herself a job now, eh?

Eva, everything is chill.

And you are being difficult.

- Why don't you fire me then?

- You've got 48 hours. Two days.

Not a minute longer, not a second longer.

To finish your documentary

and show it to me.

If you don't,

not only will I fire you

but I will personally ensure

that no news team,

no production company and no channel

will ever remember your name.

You can be as talented as you like

but for the next ten years you'll just be

putting your stuff on YouTube.

Old bastards can be pit bulls too.

You better pray I never make it.

Because if I do, I'll make sure you don't.

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