The Turning Point (Der Aufenthalt)

Which one? -That tall one.

You two, go get that kid.

What do they want, Erich?

Take a good look at him.

That's him.

It's this one.

Based on a novel by Hermann Kant:

Script by:

Starring:

Directed by:

Last name?

Niebuhr.

N-i-e-b-u-h-r.

First name?

Mark.

Birthdate?

September 2nd, 1926.

Where?

Marne, in southern Dithmarschen.

Marne?

Yes, Marne.

Address?

Prielweg 4.

Occupation?

Printer.

11:40 AM.

Hurry up.

They ask that you

write down your biography.

Hurry up.

Looks good.

Hurry up.

Disinfection.

Stop.

Get in!

Heil Hitler!

Bring him here.

Translate!

We're happy to welcome a SS member.

I am not from the SS.

Get on your knees, please.

On your knees.

We've waited six years for this.

We are standing

and the SS is kneeling.

I wasn't in the SS.

I really wasn't - not SS.

Strip him.

He wants that you stay on your knees.

Nothing will happen to you here.

The authorities still need you.

Why are Poles here?

And why shouldn't they be?

We've got thieves, looters, burglars

constables, administrators, and detectives.

We are a normal nation.

But they didn't teach you that.

You were supposed to just kill us.

Right?

You need to report every day.

And this is how you'll have to do it.

I report that the cell No.40

is occupied by one person. All are present.

You'll have to do it in Polish.

At night, remember to add a "good night."

Also, you need to be visible at all times.

Even if you're just sitting there.

In that case, just wave to the guard.

When he checks on you.

Heavens! This will take a while.

Well, you've got plenty of time.

What is your name anyway?

Mark Niebuhr.

I'll call you Marek.

My name is Eugeniusz.

I lived in Vienna for a long time.

Mr.Eugeniusz ..

They won't tell me why I'm here.

They're waiting for you to tell them.

They are giving you a special treatment.

You've got your own cell.

Intensive lice treatment.

I didn't have lice. - TTT.

An American invention. Be grateful.

They sent loads of that powder to Poland.

And now we believe

the Americans will arrive soon, too.

They think I'm someone else.

I don't think so, Mr. Marek.

Stop!

Stop!

Coat off.

Pants off.

Spread the cabbage and the salt.

March around!

You can sing "Deutschland, Deutschland über alles."

Spread it all around.

March!

It's full!

It's full!

Hand me the shovel.

Did you write this?

Yes.

Let's start over.

Who are you?

Mark Niebuhr.

How can I know?

Where are you from?

From Marne.

How can I know?

You can write there.

When were you in Lublin?

I wasn't in Lublin.

How can I know?

There is Erich Seifert from Pirna.

I was with him last at the train station.

When was he in Lublin?

How long have you been in Poland?

Since January 3rd, 1945.

How do you know?

That's my mother's birthday.

Please ...

What did I do?

Bon appétit.

Standing like a SS puppet.

Not SS, I am army.

The herring was good? - Yes, it was.

Good night, Mr.Director!

Good night, Mr.Director.

Silent Night in German

Get up there!

Come on!

Pull.

Hey, German!

Come down!

Leave him alone.

Don't take it personally, Marek.

Tell the truth

and I'll treat you to a big meal.

Who are you?

Mark Niebuhr.

When were you in Lublin?

I wasn't in Lublin.

Tell the truth.

That's the truth.

You are just making it harder for yourself.

By hoping we won't find out.

But we've got you.

And we've got time.

Mr.Eugeniusz, what happened in Lublin?

What do you mean?

What happened there?

We hope ..

you fall down one day.

Then your case would be over.

But, isn't it peace now?

If you fall down

all that won't matter.

What did you do?

Why are you here?

I ...

I'm a pickup artist.

According to the accusation.

Hey, you!

It's fractured.

I'm not touching that.

You'll have to wait for the doctor.

Are you an eccentric?

Isn't it enough if they break your neck.

Why break the arm, too?

There is no beauty in prison.

We need builders.

And you break your arm.

A true eccentric!

Turn around!

Hey, German!

Hey, you eccentric!

Arent' you allowed to look?

Look.

Go on, ladies.

He's a murderer, my dear ladies.

A murderer from the SS.

Let's go.

Hurry.

Officer ...

I have something to say.

I am not a murderer.

I wasn't in Lublin.

I am Mark Niebuhr.

I'm telling the truth.

You can check.

You can ask people who know me.

Attention!

The cell leader reports

occupancy of 21, all are present.

Welcome, compatriot.

I am General Eisenstick.

Please give us a proper introduction.

Grenadier Mark Niebuhr, Battalion 164, reporting for duty.

Thank you.