Sago Mine Disaster: On the Other Side Page #3

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Where have you hidden it?

haven't hidden your passport!

- Stop lying to me!

In the light of Turkey's plans

for membership of the EU,

it can no longer be assumed

that on returning to Turkey

after an unsuccessful appeal for asylum,

you must fear

physical maltreatment or torture.

Here!

Look how blind you are.

The Court sees

the difficulty of your situation

and finds your political

commitment in Turkey credible.

I understand why you entered the country

illegally a year ago.

But in accordance with

the legal standards applicable here,

we cannot assume that you will now be

endangered in Turkey

so as to warrant political asylum.

Take care of yourself!

So you're not interested in whether

or not my friend is being tortured?

Can you prove it?

Miss Staub, non-Germans in Turkish

prisons is not our responsibility.

I'm very sorry.

Do you know anyone

who might help me?

Wait a moment.

This is the address of BARO

prisoners who can't afford a lawyer

turn to this organization.

Maybe they can help you.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

Ayten Ozturk is accused of being

a member of an armed organization

that the state regards as terrorist.

She could get a very long sentence.

Such as?

Where is she now?

In Uskudar women's prison

waiting to be sentenced!

Can I visit her?

He sees that you're not related

to the prisoner.

Without the same surname

it's very difficult.

What kind of law is that?

This is Turkey.

He can try to get you a permit.

But it might take one or two months.

And you must never mention!

the name Ayten Ozturk. Not to anyone.

Okay?

Okay.

This is-all going to take longer.

- Is it? How long, then?

I don't know exactly. Six months..

- What? Six months?!

Maybe less.

- And what about your studies?

There's no point

in all of that any more, anyway.

Now, Lotte. Let me tell you something.

I've had enough of it.

I won't go along with it any more!

You can't keep wasting your life!

For the first time,

my life has a purpose!

For the first time, I'm needed.

I've got to help Ayten!

And how? In a foreign country

where you don't know anyone?

I'll get her a lawyer.

Ha ha! You'll get her a lawyer.

And who, pray, will pay for that?

Do you know

what your girlfriend has cost me?

Did you ever ask yourself that?

For a whole year I paid

her solicitor's fees. And we lost!

Can't you ask Papa?

Oh no,

I most certainly won't ask him.

Lotte?

I want you to come back.

No, Mama.

- Please.

Mama. I can't.

Fine. Then stay there.

But see how you cope on your own.

I won't help you.

From now on,

you're finally on your own.

Mama?

- Hello.

- Good afternoon.

Do you have a notice board

for people looking for accommodation?

Yes, up by the door.

Thanks.

- You're welcome.

Do you have any books

on the Turkish legal system?

Let me have a look. I m not sure.

Amnesty International, "Turkey 2005",

including political cases.

Can I take a look?

- Here, feel free.

Would you like a glass of tea?

- Yes, please.

Cengiz, tea for the lady

and for me, please.

Are you studying law?

No. I studied Spanish and English.

Oh..

See you.

I'm about to close.

Dan I borrow this?

This isn't a library.

Okay.

- Is this your card?

- Yes.

I've got a room for rent.

What's your interest

in the Turkish legal system?

I have a girlfriend

who's in prison here.

What for?

I don't really know myself.

Whats your friend's name?

Gul. Gul Korkmaz.

This is the room.

- And how much is it?

- 200 euros a month.

Okay.

Ayten!

I have to talk to you.

- Efsane, you take over!

Comrades are coming from Van

for an important meeting.

They want to talk

about the plans for our group.

We've promised to protect them.

Where did you hide it?

How do I know I can trust you?

Are you crazy?

- Dunno. Maybe.

Don't mess with me, or I'll kill you.

Hey, sister, buy some tissues, please.

Please sister!

What's that?

Let's sell it!

Give it to me!

- No, it's mine!

What do you want sister?

Please come in, Ayten.

Please sit down.

Could you close the window please?

Who visited you yesterday?

I'm not answering any questions

without my lawyer!

We're not asking you to betray anyone.

I don't care about your organization.

But we have an international crisis

on our hands.

Important men from abroad

are here asking questions.

We are peacefully asking you

for your cooperation.

Yesterday afternoon

you had a visit from a German citizen.

and five hours later

she was found shot dead on the street.

Why?

How did you know her?

If you answer our questions

we'll help you.

You know your sentence

will be pronounced soon.

Help us and use

your "Right to Repent"

and you might get off free.

Who was the girl Ayten?

THE EDGE OF HEAVEN

What's going on? - The gentleman's

been deported from Germany.

Come along with me, please.

Hello, this is Nejat Aksu.

I'm afraid I'm not home.

please leave a message after the beep

hello, this is Susanne Straub,

Lotte Straub's mother.

I was given you number

by the German consulate...

Mrs. Straub

- Yes?

I'm Nejat Aksu.

- Hello. Please sit down.

My condolences.

Thank you.

You want something to drink?

water. and a coffee.

How did you know

it was me?

You're the saddest person here.

How well did you know

my daughter?

Well enough to like her.

Have you eaten?

Would you like to go somewhere?

I would like to see my

daughter's room please.

Is this your first time in Istanbul?

I was here 30 years ago.

It all looked different then.

What were you doing here 30 years ago?

I was hitchhiking to India.

It was the thing to do then.

I put her things in the boxes.

Thank you.

Is there anything else

I can do for you?

I'd like to stay here.

Of course.

'These steps, my steps,

I want to take with strength.

With courage.

Even if Mama

doesn't always understand that.

Which I find surprising..

She was just like that herself.

Or rather, independently of her story,

which I've learned only gradually,

/ find myself taking

paths very similar to hers..

Perhaps it's that.

She sees herself in me.

I asked if he wanted to see you,

but he said you wouldn't want to.

I said he could stay with me

for a few days,

but he wanted to go straight to Trabzon.

I took him to the bus station

yesterday evening.

What's he doing in Trabzon?

- He said he wanted to go fishing.

I'll be gone, cousin!

And?

Anyone ever call?

I'm off.

Do You Know this Woman?

- Hello.

- Hello.

Look at the state of this house!

Does no one care?

Corruption, the car park mafia,

cultural decay...

Could I stay a few more days?

It did me good to sleep here.

Have you already eaten?

No, but today I'm hungry.

What shall we drink to?

To death.

I feel like getting drunk today.

Please don't take offence.

I might join you.

How much rent

did my daughter pay you?

Why do you ask?

Would you take me as a tenant?

How long do you want to stay?

I don't know.

- What's wrong, Ayeten?

- Nothing.

Girls!

Tell the governor

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