The Ottoman Lieutenant Page #4

twice daily.

And watch him closely

for signs of fever.

Jude.

Jude.

You're angry.

Of course I'm angry.

But I can't tell you what to do.

That's up to you and your conscience.

You and I know each other.

We share the same dreams.

The same beliefs.

We could make a life together.

LILLIE:
I'm sorry, Jude.

LILLIE:
It was no surprise

when the Ottoman Empire joined the fight

on the side of Germany.

Or when Russia declared war

on the empire

and began a massive invasion

from the east.

Our village, Van, was directly

in the path of the Russian army.

For some of the local Armenians,

the Russians were their gateway

to liberation.

The Ottomans took measures

to stamp out the Armenian rebels.

And the rebels fought back.

Armenian rebels have taken over

the centre of the city

and they plan to hold it

until Russian troops

can cross the border and join them.

So, your orders are to penetrate their

defences and assess their strength.

And, Colonel Khalil,

how will we know the difference

between the rebels

and the ordinary citizens?

The rebels will be the ones

trying to kill you.

Come on. Go, go!

Go, go.

Come on!

(GUNSHOT)

(SHOUTS IN TURKISH)

(GUNFIRE CONTINUES)

(MEN SHOUT)

(GUNSHOT)

(GUNSHOT)

(GUNSHOT)

(GUNSHOT)

(SPORADIC GUNFIRE CONTINUES)

(GUN CLICKS)

(GUNSHOT)

(GRUNTS)

- (MAN SHOUTS ORDERS)

- (SOLDIERS RESPOND)

And who is this?

This is a patient.

More specific. Turkish? Armenian?

A patient recovering

from blunt trauma to his left leg.

Dr Woodruff.

I insist the use of these beds

be turned over to the Ottoman army.

The flag over this mission

is American, not Ottoman.

By international protocol, we have

the right to administer as we see fit.

I built this hospital to help

those who most need our help.

So, when any of your boys

are carried here

with a leg missing

or their entrails cupped in their hands,

we will take care of them.

Search the entire hospital,

top to bottom. See what they're hiding.

- You have no authority to do this.

- It is wartime, Doctor.

I have every authority.

Let's go in here.

This is an outrage.

You cannot just walk in here.

Lieutenant, this is a sanctified chapel.

Please.

There's nothing to interest you in here.

Please.

Stop.

Go and search the stables.

Thank you.

Lillie.

(WHISPERS) I have to see you.

WOODRUFF:
My government

will hear about this.

The Russians are burning a path

from the east and they'll be here soon.

Let's see how you fare with them,

Dr Woodruff. They're savages.

You Americans and Europeans,

whether you come here to help

or to fight or to make a profit,

you'll never be anything

but insignificant.

We don't pretend to be anything else.

When your countries

were still swamp and forests,

culture had already lit up our lands

for thousands of years.

And when you're nothing but history,

collapsed into darkness

like Rome, like Greece,

we'll still be here. (CLICKS TONGUE)

(MAN SHOUTS ORDER IN TURKISH)

(HORSE SNORTS)

- Hello.

- Hello.

(HE LAUGHS NERVOUSLY)

Lillie, I don't how much time we have.

I have to go on a mission soon.

Are you sure?

(SHE MOANS)

(JUDE SIGHS)

You've been waiting for me?

Yeah.

Lillie.

Lillie.

You were with him.

(SIGHS)

(FOOTSTEPS)

Oh, Lillie?

Yes?

I'm so sorry.

(DISTANT EXPLOSIONS)

LILLIE:
The Russian invasion

was upon us.

Some Armenian rebels joined the Russian

forces to fight the Ottoman army

and all hell was breaking loose.

Near us, Armenian men

were taken from their homes

and conscripted to serve

in the Ottoman army,

while the rounding-up of Armenian women,

children and the elderly had begun.

Ismail was sent on

what seemed like a suicide mission

to destroy weapons in an armoury

that the Russians had captured

and were heavily guarding.

I am your guide.

You? Where are all the others?

The others were cowards.

They fled when the Russians came.

- What's your name?

- My name is Ahmet, Lieutenant.

All right, Ahmet.

ISMAIL:
When did the Russians

take the armoury?

Three days ago, Lieutenant.

I need to know

where the munitions are kept.

AHMET:
That's the door

where they keep the guns.

- Go back.

- I want to help you.

You're too young.

Wait with the horses.

(LOUD CHATTER)

(MAN SPEAKS RUSSIAN)

(SPEAKS RUSSIAN)

- Go!

- Where?

I have nowhere to go.

You go to the mission hospital

and tell the American nurse

Lieutenant Veli sent you.

Go!

- (DISTANT SHOUTING)

- (GUNSHOT)

(BELL CHIMES)

You can take her in here

to the back, please. Thank you.

Lillie, the Turks have abandoned

the garrison and they left the city.

Russian soldiers are coming.

But you didn't see him?

You didn't see him die?

I have to find him.

- You can't go. You'll be killed.

- I have to find him.

Lillie, you're going out there

to find a dead man.

He's not dead.

Take this.

Thank you, Dr Woodruff.

I hope you won't need it.

God bless you.

LILLIE:
I see it more every day.

Villages torn apart.

How this war is destroying lives.

Brothers fighting each other.

Villagers fleeing their homes,

not knowing where to go.

Everyone just running away from the war.

Bound only by a common pain.

ISMAI L:
(WHISPERS) Lillie.

Lillie.

Lillie.

Ismail!

(HOARSELY) I...

Here. Have some water.

Mm... Thank you.

(GROANS)

- I'm gonna take care of you.

- I'm all right. I'm all right.

(MEN SHOUT)

(WOMEN SCREAM)

ISMAIL:
Wait.

- Stop!

- What is it?

ISMAIL:
Stop the car!

- Oh, God.

- Get us down there.

Who's in charge here?

- Huh?

- (GUNSHOT)

I am.

(CAWING)

I'm your superior. Salute me!

- What are you doing?

- They're just Armenians.

I'm Lieutenant Ismail Veli,

and these people are coming with me.

(GUNSHOT)

Forwhat reason?

By order of Colonel Khalil,

for interrogation purposes.

- Children, too?

- Yes. All of them.

- I'll take full responsibility.

- No.

- What?

- No.

They're ours.

This is not a request.

I'm ordering you

to release these people.

(GUNSHOT)

Release them!

Go.

Come on. Go, go!

Go!

Go!

Lillie! Lillie!

- Lillie!

- Sh! Sh! Sh!

ISMAIL:
Take her. Go!

- Get in the truck!

- Wait, Lieutenant!

When did Colonel Khalil

issue this order?

Early this morning.

Colonel Khalil was killed last night.

(C*CKS GUN)

Don't try to stop us.

(GUNSHOT)

(SHOUTING IN TURKISH)

(GUNSHOT)

Go!

(GRUNTS)

It's all right.

(GROANS)

Oh...

It's all right. It's all right.

(GROANS)

There are two bullets. Internal damage.

You realise the position you put us in

by bringing him here?

- You won't deny him help.

- I told you.

This hospital turns no one away.

(ISMAIL GROANS)

(YELLS)

Gauze.

MAN:
Russians! The Russians!

(SHOUTING)

- WOODRUFF:
Out.

- Gauze.

Gauze.

(MEN SHOUT)

This is a hospital!

This is a hospital!

If you have wounded, they are welcome!

(MAN SPEAKS RUSSIAN)

We will care for your wounded.

But your men with their weapons

must leave.

(SHOUTS IN RUSSIAN)

- What are you doing, Ismail?

- No, no, don't come.

If the Russians find me,

they'll kill all of you.

My army is on the other side

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