1 00:01:25,750 --> 00:01:27,582 Please, come in. 2 00:01:30,666 --> 00:01:32,665 Can I offer you something to drink? 3 00:01:34,166 --> 00:01:37,374 Which newspaper did you say you work for? 4 00:02:53,208 --> 00:02:54,999 Excuse me? 5 00:02:56,958 --> 00:02:58,749 ls everything ok? 6 00:03:01,041 --> 00:03:04,499 He's dead. PresidentiaI suite. 7 00:03:20,166 --> 00:03:24,624 THE COLLlNI CASE 8 00:03:56,916 --> 00:03:58,915 CounseIlor Caspar Leinen, good afternoon. 9 00:03:59,666 --> 00:04:02,582 l'm Judge KoehIer, we spoke on the phone. This is State Prosecutor Reimers. 10 00:04:02,750 --> 00:04:04,874 State prosecutor... - Good afternoon. 11 00:04:07,666 --> 00:04:09,665 Leinen, good afternoon. 12 00:04:13,708 --> 00:04:14,415 So... 13 00:04:14,625 --> 00:04:22,124 The defendant is Fabrizio CoIlini, born in 1 934 in Montecatini near Pisa. ItaIian citizen. 14 00:04:22,291 --> 00:04:26,457 He speaks German reasonabIy welI and has Iived in the Stuttgart area for over 30 years. 15 00:04:26,666 --> 00:04:27,749 Not married. 16 00:04:27,916 --> 00:04:33,457 He stands accused of kiIling Jean-Baptiste Meyer in the presidentiaI suite... 17 00:04:33,666 --> 00:04:37,415 ...of the HoteI CircIe with three shots to the head. 18 00:04:37,625 --> 00:04:41,749 WouId you Iike to speak with your cIient before we begin? 19 00:04:41,916 --> 00:04:42,957 Of course. 20 00:04:43,583 --> 00:04:44,999 Alright then... 21 00:04:47,083 --> 00:04:49,249 And you'lI both wait here? 22 00:04:49,416 --> 00:04:50,999 We wiII. 23 00:04:52,291 --> 00:04:53,915 See you in a minute. 24 00:05:07,666 --> 00:05:08,790 Aha... 25 00:05:48,708 --> 00:05:51,040 HelIo, my name's Leinen. l'm your attorney. 26 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,999 ShouId I inform anyone you're here? 27 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:11,582 Have you given a statement to the poIice? 28 00:06:14,416 --> 00:06:15,290 Good... 29 00:06:15,958 --> 00:06:19,457 You shouId refrain from making a statement untiI I see what evidence they have against you. 30 00:06:27,750 --> 00:06:31,040 Alright, then Iet's get started, ok? 31 00:06:35,875 --> 00:06:38,124 The defendant has not given a statement... 32 00:06:38,291 --> 00:06:42,415 ...but the physicaI evidence against him is compelIing: fingerprints on murder weapon... 33 00:06:42,625 --> 00:06:47,165 ...bIood on his cIothing and shoes, powder burns on his hands... 34 00:06:47,333 --> 00:06:49,290 ...as weII as testimony from witnesses. 35 00:06:49,458 --> 00:06:54,124 Mr. CoIIini, do you understand the charges against you? 36 00:06:55,791 --> 00:06:56,999 Mr. CoIIini? 37 00:06:59,208 --> 00:07:01,915 The defendant does not wish to speak at this time. 38 00:07:02,708 --> 00:07:05,749 Mr. CoIIini, I'm holding you for triaI. 39 00:07:09,458 --> 00:07:11,624 GentIemen, any more business? 40 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:14,499 l'd like to fiIe a motion for discovery. - Noted. 41 00:07:14,708 --> 00:07:18,582 And I fiIe to be assigned to the accused as his public defender. 42 00:07:20,083 --> 00:07:21,832 Does the State object? 43 00:07:24,166 --> 00:07:28,790 l hereby appoint Caspar Leinen as pubIic defender to Fabrizio CoIIini. 44 00:07:28,958 --> 00:07:30,249 That's aII. 45 00:07:44,291 --> 00:07:46,290 Alright, then... 46 00:07:48,041 --> 00:07:50,040 Thank you, gentIemen. 47 00:07:54,125 --> 00:07:56,124 Mr. Leinen... 48 00:07:57,708 --> 00:07:59,999 How Iong is it since you passed the bar? 49 00:08:01,208 --> 00:08:02,957 About three months. 50 00:08:03,458 --> 00:08:05,999 Do me a favor and look around the room... 51 00:08:07,416 --> 00:08:09,790 Do you see an audience? 52 00:08:14,458 --> 00:08:15,207 No. 53 00:08:15,375 --> 00:08:18,249 So why are you wearing your robes? 54 00:08:31,208 --> 00:08:33,665 You wore your robes to the arraignment? 55 00:08:33,833 --> 00:08:35,624 Are you Iosing it, or what? 56 00:08:37,250 --> 00:08:39,249 Hey, look. 57 00:08:40,125 --> 00:08:42,124 l thought he quit. 58 00:08:43,041 --> 00:08:46,249 You know he saiIed across the AtIantic after his wife died? 59 00:08:46,416 --> 00:08:49,874 SingIe-handed. He's back in the Iand of the Iiving now. 60 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:53,624 You had Mattinger, right? - Criminal Iaw. 61 00:08:54,041 --> 00:09:00,290 l watched a trial where he cross-examined a witness for 57 days. 57 days! 62 00:09:00,458 --> 00:09:03,457 The judge and the prosecutor were reaIly pissed! 63 00:09:03,666 --> 00:09:05,040 But he didn't beIieve her. 64 00:09:05,208 --> 00:09:08,499 And on day 58 she admitted that her husband hadn't blackmaiIed her. 65 00:09:08,833 --> 00:09:11,332 She made it up, to get revenge. 66 00:09:12,208 --> 00:09:14,290 Your murder trial sounds pretty hopeIess. 67 00:09:14,458 --> 00:09:16,290 No triaI is hopeIess. 68 00:09:16,833 --> 00:09:18,832 Anyway, you've a big job ahead. 69 00:09:19,000 --> 00:09:21,457 You shouId buy new robes, so you'lI Iook good in the papers. 70 00:09:21,666 --> 00:09:22,999 Yeah, Iet's not get carried away. 71 00:09:23,166 --> 00:09:25,874 What? He kilIed Hans Meyer. 72 00:09:26,041 --> 00:09:27,040 What? 73 00:09:27,708 --> 00:09:29,707 lt was on the radio this morning. 74 00:09:30,666 --> 00:09:33,707 The owner of MMF. Meyer Machine Fabrik? 75 00:09:34,375 --> 00:09:38,040 Member of the Order of Merit of the FederaI RepubIic of Germany. 76 00:09:40,625 --> 00:09:41,999 Are you okay? 77 00:09:46,750 --> 00:09:48,332 l'II be right back. 78 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,749 Caspar, come on! 79 00:10:05,958 --> 00:10:07,790 lt's me again, Caspar Leinen... 80 00:10:07,958 --> 00:10:09,790 l have a question about Jean-Baptiste Meyer. 81 00:10:10,083 --> 00:10:12,165 Hey! This is our Iake, you shitty Turk! 82 00:10:12,333 --> 00:10:13,832 What did you say? 83 00:10:14,291 --> 00:10:19,082 l've no idea where my grandson learned such a disgusting Iack of hospitaIity, I'm truIy sorry. 84 00:10:20,708 --> 00:10:22,999 The victim in the case... lt's not the... 85 00:10:23,125 --> 00:10:25,499 Hans Meyer, good afternoon. 86 00:10:26,500 --> 00:10:30,499 l'm sorry, Caspar. l'm PhiIIip. 87 00:10:40,791 --> 00:10:43,082 Radio FFM Berlin. And now, the news. 88 00:10:44,166 --> 00:10:50,374 ln the investigation into the murder of MMF CEO Hans Meyer, the police are still in the dark. 89 00:10:50,583 --> 00:10:54,790 According to a statement, Johanna Meyer, the granddaughter of the deceased... 90 00:10:54,958 --> 00:10:58,624 ...will take over management of Meyer Machine Fabrik. 91 00:10:58,791 --> 00:11:01,707 ln the Berlin banking scandal there is still no resolution in sight. 92 00:11:01,875 --> 00:11:05,082 lt's still unclear whether the state of Berlin... 93 00:11:05,250 --> 00:11:07,790 You're stiIl driving that oId thing. 94 00:11:16,208 --> 00:11:19,124 l'm so sorry. - Thanks. 95 00:11:27,291 --> 00:11:29,957 Why wouId anyone murder my grandfather? 96 00:11:32,791 --> 00:11:35,249 l spoke to him on the phone. Right before it happened. 97 00:11:36,958 --> 00:11:40,790 He was moaning about how they were ruining Potsdamer Platz. 98 00:11:42,208 --> 00:11:46,999 A testament to bIoodymindedness, cast in concrete, you know how he used to speak... 99 00:11:47,125 --> 00:11:49,457 l mean, bIoodymindedness... ls that even a word? 100 00:11:49,666 --> 00:11:51,832 lf he said it, it's a word. 101 00:11:56,291 --> 00:11:57,665 ls your husband not here? 102 00:11:59,416 --> 00:12:01,415 He stayed in London. 103 00:12:03,625 --> 00:12:05,165 And you? 104 00:12:06,833 --> 00:12:08,999 You must be a top attorney by now. 105 00:12:11,000 --> 00:12:12,249 Not reaIly. 106 00:12:17,416 --> 00:12:18,749 Hanna? 107 00:12:21,666 --> 00:12:23,665 l took a case as public defender. 108 00:12:24,041 --> 00:12:25,665 Okay. 109 00:12:27,083 --> 00:12:28,749 ls that a good move for you? 110 00:12:32,125 --> 00:12:34,124 l'm defending Hans's kiIler. 111 00:12:37,333 --> 00:12:38,165 What? 112 00:12:39,291 --> 00:12:41,290 l didn't choose the case. 113 00:12:42,333 --> 00:12:47,124 l didn't even know it was him. His passport says Jean Baptist, not Hans. 114 00:12:48,166 --> 00:12:50,415 You're not taking the case, of course. 115 00:12:51,208 --> 00:12:55,249 l already took the case. lt's not that easy to get out of it. 116 00:12:58,583 --> 00:13:00,082 But it's a confIict of interest! 117 00:13:00,291 --> 00:13:01,665 We're not related. 118 00:13:04,125 --> 00:13:06,999 Caspar, you can't defend someone Iike that. 119 00:13:48,041 --> 00:13:51,957 Let's hope the Iast guy didn't order tomato soup. 120 00:13:52,291 --> 00:13:56,040 lf he did, forget the next 1 0 cups. Mattinger. 121 00:13:56,416 --> 00:13:59,290 Professor... l know, l had you in... 122 00:13:59,458 --> 00:14:00,999 CriminaI Iaw. 123 00:14:01,125 --> 00:14:04,624 l Iike to know about my opponent, Mr Leinen. 124 00:14:07,500 --> 00:14:11,749 l'm representing the Meyer famiIy in the civil case against ColIini. 125 00:14:13,791 --> 00:14:15,290 Tomato soup... 126 00:14:17,000 --> 00:14:21,124 CongratuIations. lt's a fascinating case. 127 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:28,249 l fiIed a motion yesterday. l want to give up the case. 128 00:14:28,791 --> 00:14:32,374 l grew up with the famiIy, Hans Meyer was Iike a father to me. 129 00:14:34,041 --> 00:14:35,290 l didn't know that. 130 00:14:44,916 --> 00:14:46,915 ExceIlent wording. 131 00:14:48,625 --> 00:14:50,999 l take it this is your first case that made it to trial? 132 00:14:53,750 --> 00:14:58,999 You know, your next case might remind you of a tragic experience from your chiIdhood. 133 00:14:59,250 --> 00:15:01,457 Or maybe you don't like your cIient's nose... 134 00:15:01,666 --> 00:15:06,165 ...or you think the drugs he soId make him the worst of the worst. 135 00:15:07,625 --> 00:15:11,957 Do you think personaI opinions beIong in a courtroom? 136 00:15:12,083 --> 00:15:12,874 No. 137 00:15:15,500 --> 00:15:17,499 You want to be a defense attorney... 138 00:15:19,333 --> 00:15:21,374 Then act Iike one. 139 00:16:20,041 --> 00:16:22,040 This is the public defender, Mr. Leinen. 140 00:16:23,916 --> 00:16:25,915 l'm representing the defendant, CoIIini. 141 00:16:26,458 --> 00:16:28,457 The young man is very committed. 142 00:16:29,625 --> 00:16:30,707 WeII, then... 143 00:16:33,000 --> 00:16:33,957 Right... 144 00:16:35,875 --> 00:16:41,999 The victim is male, 84 years old, 5 foot 1 1 inches, 205 pounds. 145 00:16:57,291 --> 00:17:02,124 The nose is shattered, presumably from bIunt force... 146 00:17:02,333 --> 00:17:05,332 From the Ieft, to the head... 147 00:17:08,458 --> 00:17:11,957 These injuries were post-mortem. 148 00:17:12,250 --> 00:17:17,290 Blood and fIuid Ieakage, signs of abrasion in both ears. 149 00:17:26,208 --> 00:17:28,874 3 projectiIes, heaviIy deformed. 150 00:17:37,125 --> 00:17:39,374 Entry wounds cIearIy visible. 151 00:17:39,708 --> 00:17:40,874 l can't do it. 152 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:50,749 Once more, where does expectandum come from? 153 00:17:57,708 --> 00:18:00,957 You try to Iook at it as an object, not as a person. 154 00:18:01,458 --> 00:18:03,999 But you don't aIways succeed. 155 00:18:05,625 --> 00:18:07,165 Expectare... 156 00:18:08,333 --> 00:18:09,915 To expect! 157 00:18:12,291 --> 00:18:14,915 Expecto, expectas... 158 00:18:15,041 --> 00:18:19,582 Expectat, expectamus, expectatis, expectant. 159 00:18:23,458 --> 00:18:25,457 Liver, 2 pounds, 1 3 ounces. 160 00:18:29,041 --> 00:18:31,040 Right Iung, 1 pound, 1 2 ounces. 161 00:18:35,041 --> 00:18:36,957 Left, 1 pound, 6 ounces. 162 00:18:40,041 --> 00:18:42,040 Professor, we're Ieaving. 163 00:18:42,416 --> 00:18:43,665 Thank you. 164 00:18:46,458 --> 00:18:48,457 Heart, 1 pound, 1 ounce... 165 00:18:54,250 --> 00:18:55,332 That's it. 166 00:18:58,208 --> 00:19:02,290 The first shot, front, center... He was probabIy kneeIing. 167 00:19:03,041 --> 00:19:06,582 The other 2 through the Ieft side of his face... 168 00:19:06,750 --> 00:19:08,999 ...he was already Iying on the ground. 169 00:19:13,958 --> 00:19:18,332 No defensive wounds. The victim must have been caught unawares. 170 00:19:18,625 --> 00:19:21,999 Since the defendant refuses to make a statement, we must assume it was intentionaI. 171 00:19:22,166 --> 00:19:23,999 CertainIy premeditated. 172 00:19:24,583 --> 00:19:27,582 Mr. Leinen, this aIl Ieads to a charge of first-degree murder. 173 00:19:28,666 --> 00:19:29,707 Good night. 174 00:19:42,875 --> 00:19:47,832 BERLIN - MOABIT STATE PRlSON 175 00:21:18,458 --> 00:21:20,457 You'lI probably be charged with murder. 176 00:21:22,291 --> 00:21:24,665 You could get Iife. 177 00:21:35,000 --> 00:21:39,374 lf a crime has some emotionaI motivation, it can make a big difference in court. 178 00:21:43,041 --> 00:21:48,124 lmagine you have a shop, and a boy steals an appIe, then you're angry. 179 00:21:50,625 --> 00:21:56,415 But if the kid teIIs you he hasn't eaten in two days, you're not so mad, you know? 180 00:22:01,791 --> 00:22:03,582 Why did you do it? 181 00:23:01,875 --> 00:23:05,999 MOTlVE? 182 00:23:10,791 --> 00:23:14,624 lnvestigators have so far been unable to establish a direct connection... 183 00:23:14,791 --> 00:23:16,915 ...between Fabrizio Collini and his victim... 184 00:23:17,041 --> 00:23:21,999 The funeral of the Federal Cross of Merit holder Hans Meyer will be held today... 185 00:23:47,708 --> 00:23:51,499 Caspar! 186 00:23:56,500 --> 00:23:58,499 How Iong has it been? 187 00:23:59,000 --> 00:24:00,874 Must be 1 0 years. 188 00:24:01,000 --> 00:24:02,874 Since the accident, right? 189 00:24:03,666 --> 00:24:05,665 And now oId Mr. Meyer. 190 00:24:07,083 --> 00:24:08,707 lt's like a curse. 191 00:24:11,833 --> 00:24:13,832 Give me your jacket, I'II iron it for you. 192 00:24:36,625 --> 00:24:39,082 lt's not a museum, off you go! 193 00:24:58,625 --> 00:25:00,832 There you go, good as new! 194 00:25:02,750 --> 00:25:05,874 Johanna, you have to eat something. 195 00:25:14,125 --> 00:25:16,124 You didn't teIl her. 196 00:25:17,208 --> 00:25:19,999 lf you had, she wouId have thrown that food in your face. 197 00:25:31,000 --> 00:25:32,374 How can you do it? 198 00:25:32,958 --> 00:25:34,999 After everything Grandpa did for you. 199 00:25:35,125 --> 00:25:36,874 l'm an attorney. 200 00:25:38,166 --> 00:25:41,832 lf I was a doctor, l'd have to save a seriaI kilIer. 201 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:42,874 Sure. 202 00:25:45,833 --> 00:25:48,832 Do you think it might have something to do with the MMF? 203 00:25:51,000 --> 00:25:52,124 Who can I ask? 204 00:25:52,291 --> 00:25:54,207 You want me to heIp you now? 205 00:25:54,375 --> 00:26:00,040 Maybe there's a connection to organized crime. Did Hans ever taIk about blackmaiI attempts? 206 00:26:00,208 --> 00:26:04,415 He wouId never have taken his firm into grey areas. And you know that. 207 00:26:04,625 --> 00:26:08,457 Not even insider trading? Some kind of dodgy deaIing? 208 00:26:23,625 --> 00:26:28,290 l'd like to thank you aIl very much for coming and for your sympathy. 209 00:26:30,416 --> 00:26:35,832 Most of you knew Hans Meyer as an entrepreneur and a friend... 210 00:26:37,041 --> 00:26:41,582 ...but I wouId Iike to say a few words about my grandfather. 211 00:26:43,125 --> 00:26:47,124 As many of you know, our family wasn't very big... 212 00:26:48,791 --> 00:26:53,290 And when my parents and my brother were taken from us far too young... 213 00:26:54,166 --> 00:26:57,124 ...he was the onIy person I had. 214 00:27:01,000 --> 00:27:03,707 l'II miss my grandfather very much. 215 00:27:08,333 --> 00:27:15,374 His openness, his patience, his aImost chiIdIike enthusiasm for oId cars... 216 00:27:15,916 --> 00:27:20,624 ...and the words he wouId create, which he aIways insisted... 217 00:27:20,791 --> 00:27:22,999 ...were to be found in the dictionary. 218 00:27:25,666 --> 00:27:29,499 And there was another side to him that not everyone knew... 219 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:34,040 He couId Iove without expecting anything in return. 220 00:27:39,416 --> 00:27:42,665 And anyone he took to his heart... 221 00:27:47,833 --> 00:27:51,415 ...was overwheImed with Iove and generosity. 222 00:28:17,083 --> 00:28:18,499 Guess who! 223 00:28:19,625 --> 00:28:23,624 With those rough hands, you could onIy be Franz the gardener. 224 00:28:24,833 --> 00:28:26,249 When did you get back? 225 00:28:26,416 --> 00:28:28,374 Stop it! Get off me! 226 00:28:33,583 --> 00:28:35,040 And who's that? 227 00:28:35,208 --> 00:28:37,124 That's Caspar. 228 00:28:37,291 --> 00:28:41,374 Aha! So you're the hungry caterpilIar who's moved in and is eating aII our food? 229 00:28:43,666 --> 00:28:48,999 And you're the oIder sister who's studying art history... 230 00:28:49,166 --> 00:28:52,874 ...at the "oh my god" academy in EngIand. 231 00:29:00,791 --> 00:29:03,999 Oh, no, no, no! Are you crazy? 232 00:30:14,666 --> 00:30:16,999 What are you doing here, Bernhard? 233 00:30:17,166 --> 00:30:18,957 HelIo, Caspar. 234 00:30:19,041 --> 00:30:22,124 l thought I shouId at Ieast come to the funeraI... 235 00:30:25,208 --> 00:30:28,999 l wrote you a Ietter after l heard he was dead. 236 00:30:30,333 --> 00:30:33,249 l wish I had met him. 237 00:30:33,875 --> 00:30:38,040 So you couId throw tomatoes at him and caII him a capitaIist pig? 238 00:30:41,666 --> 00:30:44,915 To thank him for everything he did for my son. 239 00:30:47,958 --> 00:30:51,374 l taIked to your mother a couple of weeks ago. 240 00:30:51,583 --> 00:30:54,374 She's doing fine in AntaIya, she's enjoying her retirement... 241 00:30:54,583 --> 00:30:55,665 l know. 242 00:30:58,375 --> 00:31:00,374 l've onIy got a few more years myseIf. 243 00:31:00,583 --> 00:31:02,957 Although, l enjoy working in the bookstore. 244 00:31:03,083 --> 00:31:05,790 l'd like to keep working, you know? 245 00:31:06,083 --> 00:31:10,874 What are you up to, Bernhard? This father-son thing? 246 00:31:12,875 --> 00:31:16,165 We tried alI that before, it didn't work, you have to see that? 247 00:31:17,041 --> 00:31:18,582 We don't even know each other. 248 00:31:22,666 --> 00:31:23,832 Yes... 249 00:31:25,916 --> 00:31:27,082 Okay. 250 00:31:28,208 --> 00:31:29,874 Take care, boy. 251 00:31:31,583 --> 00:31:32,707 Bye. 252 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:08,624 l often wonder what would have happened if Philipp hadn't died. 253 00:32:19,291 --> 00:32:22,290 Maybe it wouId have only lasted that one summer anyway. 254 00:32:32,791 --> 00:32:36,457 l'd have gone back to London, you were going to start university... 255 00:32:38,125 --> 00:32:40,874 Maybe l'd have appIied to universities in London. 256 00:32:52,625 --> 00:32:54,915 Maybe we'lI do better this time? 257 00:33:44,416 --> 00:33:45,915 Where were you? 258 00:33:46,416 --> 00:33:47,874 l couIdn't find a parking space. 259 00:33:48,041 --> 00:33:51,499 You caught the triaI of the century and you're Iooking for a parking space. 260 00:33:51,708 --> 00:33:54,624 l'm not saying you shouId take the bus, but couIdn't you have caIIed a cab? 261 00:34:06,500 --> 00:34:09,290 UnfortunateIy, we can't make a statement at this time. 262 00:34:09,458 --> 00:34:11,249 Maybe Iater... 263 00:34:57,833 --> 00:35:04,124 ...it is the prosecution's contention that Fabrizio CoIlini committed this crime... 264 00:35:04,291 --> 00:35:10,374 ...brutaIIy, in coId bIood, with fulI premeditation. 265 00:35:12,208 --> 00:35:16,415 At the same time, we know nothing about the defendant's motive... 266 00:35:16,625 --> 00:35:23,624 We don't know enough to say whether the defendant pIanned and committed... 267 00:35:24,041 --> 00:35:24,999 Please stand! 268 00:35:25,125 --> 00:35:26,874 ...the crime aIone. 269 00:35:27,500 --> 00:35:31,457 Today, however, onIy Fabrizio CoIlini is standing triaI... 270 00:35:32,291 --> 00:35:36,207 ...and I am convinced that you wiII agree with the State... 271 00:35:36,375 --> 00:35:40,874 ...when we characterize this crime as murder... 272 00:35:41,000 --> 00:35:44,040 ...and demand the maximum penaIty. 273 00:35:48,333 --> 00:35:51,415 CounseI for the defense, wouId your cIient Iike to make a statement? 274 00:35:53,958 --> 00:35:55,040 CounseIlor? 275 00:35:55,583 --> 00:35:56,374 Yes? 276 00:35:56,583 --> 00:35:58,624 Does your client want to speak? 277 00:35:58,958 --> 00:35:59,915 My client doesn't... 278 00:36:00,041 --> 00:36:02,290 WouId you please speak into the microphone in front of you? 279 00:36:09,875 --> 00:36:12,332 My client doesn't wish to make a statement. 280 00:36:17,000 --> 00:36:22,999 ln addition to the defendant's DNA, we only found minor traces of one other person... 281 00:36:23,125 --> 00:36:25,374 ...on the victim's cIothing. 282 00:36:25,583 --> 00:36:28,915 The second DNA is from his Iong-time housekeeper. 283 00:36:29,500 --> 00:36:33,332 The defendant's shoes had remnants of brain matter... 284 00:36:34,375 --> 00:36:36,499 ...and even particles of bone. 285 00:36:36,708 --> 00:36:39,082 What did the forensic reports say about those? 286 00:36:40,166 --> 00:36:43,082 They beIonged to Hans Meyer as weIl. 287 00:36:44,250 --> 00:36:46,290 l asked if he was aIright. 288 00:36:47,250 --> 00:36:49,082 He was very quiet. 289 00:36:50,750 --> 00:36:53,290 He had some blood spIattered on his forehead here... 290 00:36:55,875 --> 00:36:58,040 Then he said, "He's dead." 291 00:36:58,750 --> 00:37:04,707 Was Mr. CoIIini particuIarIy agitated or emotionaI? 292 00:37:04,875 --> 00:37:05,832 No. 293 00:37:07,208 --> 00:37:10,707 He was kind of vacant... 294 00:37:11,875 --> 00:37:15,124 l don't know if I shouId say this here, but... 295 00:37:17,250 --> 00:37:20,624 l wouIdn't have been surprised if he had ordered an espresso. 296 00:37:21,958 --> 00:37:24,832 The Ieft eye was destroyed and hanging out of its socket... 297 00:37:25,250 --> 00:37:27,124 Cheekbone and nose were destroyed. 298 00:37:27,291 --> 00:37:29,499 ln layman's terms... 299 00:37:29,708 --> 00:37:32,665 ls it easy to break someone's cheekbone? 300 00:37:33,916 --> 00:37:38,040 The skulI is very soIid. l assume that... 301 00:37:46,041 --> 00:37:50,207 l assume that the perpetrator kicked Hans Meyer with fuII force severaI times... 302 00:37:50,375 --> 00:37:51,999 ...in the face. 303 00:37:54,125 --> 00:37:56,124 Mattinger is very good at his job. 304 00:37:58,583 --> 00:38:01,082 lf it goes on Iike this, you'Il die in prison. 305 00:38:09,500 --> 00:38:11,582 Now you Iisten to me, Mr. CoIlini. 306 00:38:13,083 --> 00:38:15,915 Do you know how much Hans Meyer meant to me? 307 00:38:16,625 --> 00:38:19,624 The man you shot in the head three times... 308 00:38:19,875 --> 00:38:22,874 ...and then stamped on his head untiI your shoe broke. 309 00:38:24,833 --> 00:38:29,499 He was the only one who had time for me because my mother had to work aII the time... 310 00:38:29,708 --> 00:38:32,207 ...and my father Ieft when I was 2. 311 00:38:40,791 --> 00:38:42,165 You know what? 312 00:38:43,625 --> 00:38:45,624 l don't care anymore... 313 00:38:46,750 --> 00:38:48,999 From now on, it's aII by the book. 314 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:51,124 See you in court. 315 00:38:52,208 --> 00:38:53,874 ls he stiII alive? 316 00:38:58,125 --> 00:38:59,082 Who? 317 00:38:59,958 --> 00:39:02,707 Your father, is he stiII alive? 318 00:39:04,750 --> 00:39:06,749 Yes. He Iives in Frankfurt. 319 00:39:09,458 --> 00:39:11,874 Do you see each other often? 320 00:39:16,833 --> 00:39:19,790 You shouId see him more. 321 00:39:21,083 --> 00:39:24,415 He won't be there forever. 322 00:39:49,916 --> 00:39:51,915 Why did you kiIl him? 323 00:39:55,500 --> 00:40:00,582 l don't want to cause you any trouble, CounselIor. 324 00:40:30,333 --> 00:40:31,457 Fuck! 325 00:41:06,291 --> 00:41:08,124 Can I have that pizza there? 326 00:41:08,291 --> 00:41:10,165 There's a 1 0 percent discount for take-away 327 00:41:10,333 --> 00:41:13,582 Delivery, pIease. Brehmstraße 3, the name is Leinen. 328 00:41:13,833 --> 00:41:16,499 l can take it. lt's on my way anyway. 329 00:41:24,041 --> 00:41:25,749 So, you can take me with you. 330 00:41:25,916 --> 00:41:28,874 That's not possible. lnsurance. 331 00:41:29,000 --> 00:41:30,249 You don't need to worry. 332 00:41:30,416 --> 00:41:32,999 As the delivery driver, you invoice the pizzeria for your time, right? 333 00:41:33,166 --> 00:41:38,457 That makes you an autonomous subcontractor so you're legalIy excluded from IiabiIity. 334 00:41:38,666 --> 00:41:40,040 Do you puII this trick often? 335 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,999 My car broke down. 336 00:41:53,458 --> 00:41:54,457 Come on. 337 00:42:17,458 --> 00:42:19,999 What do you do when you're not deIivering Pizzas? 338 00:42:20,583 --> 00:42:23,624 l'm studying. Business administration and ltaIian. 339 00:42:25,833 --> 00:42:27,999 Sure, business administration... l shouId've guessed. 340 00:42:28,750 --> 00:42:30,749 You don't Iook much like a Iawyer either. 341 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:32,790 Why? 342 00:42:33,500 --> 00:42:36,499 WeII, a Turkish Iawyer? 343 00:43:24,458 --> 00:43:26,832 l'm gIad you could make it. 344 00:43:28,250 --> 00:43:30,957 l was never interested in politics or the opinion of others... 345 00:43:31,083 --> 00:43:33,915 ...unIike many of my coIIeagues. 346 00:43:34,041 --> 00:43:36,499 The Iaw was aIways my top priority. 347 00:43:36,958 --> 00:43:39,249 l always beIieved in the ruIe of Iaw. 348 00:43:40,708 --> 00:43:43,624 And now, after 40 years? Do you stiII beIieve in it? 349 00:43:43,791 --> 00:43:48,582 l run a Iaw firm with 30 empIoyees, so it's onIy rarely about the Iaw... 350 00:43:48,958 --> 00:43:55,790 ...it's much more about settIements, deaIs and biIIing as many hours as possibIe. 351 00:43:57,708 --> 00:44:00,249 lt paid for my viIla on Wannsee. 352 00:44:09,500 --> 00:44:14,707 The poIice found a Ietter from CoIlini to Meyer in which he cIaimed he was a journalist. 353 00:44:15,500 --> 00:44:18,040 That's why Meyer Iet him into the suite in the first pIace. 354 00:44:18,208 --> 00:44:19,332 l know. 355 00:44:20,458 --> 00:44:22,290 l can forget mansIaughter... 356 00:44:28,833 --> 00:44:31,665 l'd like to make you an offer. 357 00:44:35,375 --> 00:44:38,957 Get CoIlini to confess. 358 00:44:41,750 --> 00:44:43,749 Nobody wants a Iong triaI. 359 00:44:43,916 --> 00:44:46,999 Neither the public prosecutor, nor the company... 360 00:44:47,125 --> 00:44:50,374 And I guess Johanna Meyer wiII aIso be gIad when it's alI over. 361 00:44:55,250 --> 00:44:56,749 Can you take the tilIer? 362 00:45:03,000 --> 00:45:04,999 l've known Reimers for a Iong time. 363 00:45:05,333 --> 00:45:07,999 l think if CoIlini confesses... 364 00:45:08,166 --> 00:45:13,374 ...l can persuade him to reduce the charges. Maybe ignore the premeditation. 365 00:45:14,916 --> 00:45:17,040 Which wouId mean mansIaughter. 366 00:45:20,125 --> 00:45:21,665 Pay attention to the wind! 367 00:45:44,166 --> 00:45:48,374 lf you confess in court, you couId get as IittIe as seven years. 368 00:45:49,000 --> 00:45:52,665 With good behavior, you're out after 3 or 4 years. 369 00:46:00,083 --> 00:46:01,624 l don't care. 370 00:46:10,166 --> 00:46:14,957 Do you have any idea how much pain your siIence is causing the reIatives? 371 00:46:33,125 --> 00:46:36,040 How's our confession coming aIong, CounseIlor? 372 00:46:36,208 --> 00:46:38,082 Give me a few more days. 373 00:46:39,916 --> 00:46:41,915 l have compIete faith in you. 374 00:46:44,333 --> 00:46:46,124 You'lI remember your promise? 375 00:46:46,875 --> 00:46:49,624 Of course, the offer stiIl stands. 376 00:47:05,666 --> 00:47:07,707 l don't want to be alone. 377 00:47:11,250 --> 00:47:12,332 Come in. 378 00:47:19,375 --> 00:47:21,790 Mattinger said CoIIini had confessed? 379 00:47:24,166 --> 00:47:25,832 lt's practicaIIy over. 380 00:47:49,208 --> 00:47:50,832 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen... 381 00:47:51,000 --> 00:47:52,915 ...we're reporting from the Berlin Regional Court. 382 00:47:53,041 --> 00:47:56,499 Even after the dramatic confession, details of the crime remain unclear. 383 00:47:56,708 --> 00:47:59,332 Mr. Mattinger, the case is over for you, right? 384 00:47:59,500 --> 00:48:03,415 As you know, nothing's certain, in court and on the high seas. 385 00:48:14,750 --> 00:48:17,832 The baIIistics tests were difficult. 386 00:48:18,000 --> 00:48:21,999 However, the projectiIes matched the murder weapon. 387 00:48:22,583 --> 00:48:24,832 WaIther P38. 388 00:48:26,458 --> 00:48:31,040 This type of weapon is not typicaI for a perpetrator connected with organized crime... 389 00:48:31,208 --> 00:48:35,332 ... the weapon is quite rare and has very heavy recoiI. 390 00:48:35,833 --> 00:48:38,374 The defendant refused to make a statement... 391 00:48:38,583 --> 00:48:42,207 ...so we know nothing about how he found the weapon... 392 00:48:42,375 --> 00:48:45,874 ...but we assume that he acquired it on the black market. 393 00:48:47,333 --> 00:48:53,999 The fingerprints on the grip cIearIy match the defendant... 394 00:49:01,291 --> 00:49:03,707 Excuse me. Do you have a second? 395 00:49:03,875 --> 00:49:04,874 CounseIlor... 396 00:49:05,000 --> 00:49:08,749 l have a question about the murder weapon. You said it was rare. 397 00:49:08,916 --> 00:49:09,957 Yes, indeed. 398 00:49:10,083 --> 00:49:12,999 lf I wanted to buy a gun, any gun on the bIack market... 399 00:49:13,333 --> 00:49:16,874 ...wouId I be Iikely to end up with a WaIther P38? 400 00:49:17,000 --> 00:49:21,374 Almost impossibIe. l'd say you'd have to Iook for it specificaIIy. 401 00:49:22,416 --> 00:49:24,457 What's your point? 402 00:49:26,666 --> 00:49:28,332 Thank you for your time. 403 00:49:37,125 --> 00:49:40,457 Hey. Today, I don't want to be aIone. 404 00:49:41,708 --> 00:49:45,499 Okay. Come over. l'm expecting you. 405 00:50:13,708 --> 00:50:15,207 What are we doing here? 406 00:50:15,958 --> 00:50:17,124 Wait and see. 407 00:50:53,208 --> 00:50:54,874 Wow! 408 00:50:55,333 --> 00:50:57,040 ls it reaI? 409 00:50:57,208 --> 00:50:58,832 l think so. 410 00:50:59,750 --> 00:51:00,999 Can I touch it? 411 00:51:11,583 --> 00:51:12,624 Stop! 412 00:51:14,166 --> 00:51:18,374 You must never enter the library, and I'm serious! 413 00:51:19,791 --> 00:51:21,457 Never without me! 414 00:51:32,000 --> 00:51:33,124 CounseIlor. 415 00:51:33,291 --> 00:51:34,499 Good morning. 416 00:51:34,708 --> 00:51:37,874 You sIept weIl? - ExcelIent, why shouIdn't l? 417 00:51:38,500 --> 00:51:40,040 There's no reason not to. 418 00:51:48,000 --> 00:51:50,249 l need a moment with my client, pIease. 419 00:51:50,416 --> 00:51:52,290 The triaI is about to begin. - It'Il be quick. 420 00:51:52,458 --> 00:51:56,082 What's his probIem now? - The young man's very jumpy. 421 00:52:01,708 --> 00:52:03,749 l want you to take a Iook at this. 422 00:52:08,375 --> 00:52:11,790 Had you ever seen a weapon Iike this before the crime, Mr. ColIini? 423 00:52:18,791 --> 00:52:20,457 Mr. CoIIini, pIease! 424 00:52:20,916 --> 00:52:25,374 Why do you torture yourseIf? Why don't you just teIl me what happened? 425 00:52:29,083 --> 00:52:31,124 Because it doesn't make a difference. 426 00:52:31,291 --> 00:52:32,790 CounseIlor, it's time! 427 00:52:32,958 --> 00:52:34,874 lt does make a difference! - That's enough! 428 00:52:35,000 --> 00:52:36,707 Mr. CoIIini, I can heIp you. 429 00:52:57,083 --> 00:52:58,457 Please be seated. 430 00:53:05,875 --> 00:53:06,999 Since the defendant... 431 00:53:07,166 --> 00:53:08,999 Your honor! 432 00:53:09,583 --> 00:53:10,374 Yes? 433 00:53:10,875 --> 00:53:12,999 l wouId like to file for continuance for one week. 434 00:53:15,583 --> 00:53:18,915 CounseIlor, this is ridicuIous! 435 00:53:19,041 --> 00:53:22,249 Dr. Reimers, Professor Mattinger, Mr. Leinen... 436 00:53:22,833 --> 00:53:24,832 Please join me in my chambers. 437 00:53:25,000 --> 00:53:26,915 The triaI is over for today. 438 00:53:35,333 --> 00:53:37,040 Wasted time. 439 00:53:37,375 --> 00:53:40,082 Mr. Leinen, are you out of your mind? 440 00:53:40,250 --> 00:53:41,957 l need to be sure about one thing. 441 00:53:42,083 --> 00:53:45,915 You wiIl apoIogize to the judge immediateIy and withdraw your motion. 442 00:53:52,958 --> 00:53:56,624 Right, let's see what our young coIIeague has on his mind. 443 00:53:57,083 --> 00:54:02,249 Mr. Leinen, are you planning to break alI the ruIes in your first triaI? 444 00:54:05,000 --> 00:54:06,957 Did you teach him that? 445 00:54:07,083 --> 00:54:10,165 l don't think I can teach Mr. Leinen anything! 446 00:54:10,333 --> 00:54:12,665 Out with it, CounselIor. What's the purpose of this farce? 447 00:54:12,833 --> 00:54:17,249 There's new evidence regarding my cIient's motive and I need to investigate it. 448 00:54:17,416 --> 00:54:18,915 What new evidence? 449 00:54:26,375 --> 00:54:27,665 You have four days. 450 00:54:29,583 --> 00:54:30,707 Thank you. 451 00:55:02,458 --> 00:55:03,999 Hey! - Hey! 452 00:55:06,625 --> 00:55:09,999 Did your car break down again or have you come to ask me out? 453 00:55:10,458 --> 00:55:13,249 Do you know a place caIled Montecatini? 454 00:55:13,666 --> 00:55:14,999 Nope... 455 00:55:20,583 --> 00:55:21,957 Montecatini? 456 00:55:22,458 --> 00:55:24,124 lt's near Pisa. 457 00:55:25,166 --> 00:55:26,790 l need an interpreter. 458 00:55:28,791 --> 00:55:30,499 l'II pay 1 50 Deutschmarks a day. 459 00:55:33,750 --> 00:55:35,165 Can I deIiver these first? 460 00:55:37,250 --> 00:55:40,082 FederaI Archive Ludwigsburg. - It's Caspar Leinen again... 461 00:55:40,250 --> 00:55:43,999 l caIIed this morning about Jean-Baptiste Meyer. 462 00:55:44,125 --> 00:55:47,707 You're in Iuck. We've got quite a few hits here. 463 00:55:48,041 --> 00:55:49,207 Great! 464 00:55:49,416 --> 00:55:51,999 CouId you send me a copy of the documents? 465 00:55:52,250 --> 00:55:55,124 We're taIking about more than 300 pages. 466 00:55:55,291 --> 00:55:56,124 Oh! 467 00:55:56,291 --> 00:55:57,499 Per foIder. 468 00:55:57,708 --> 00:55:59,582 Okay, how many foIders are there? 469 00:55:59,750 --> 00:56:01,165 Five. 470 00:56:01,333 --> 00:56:03,165 You'lI have to come by, CounseIlor. 471 00:56:04,000 --> 00:56:06,290 Yes, thank you. l'II get back to you. 472 00:56:06,750 --> 00:56:10,582 Drive to Ludwigsburg, read 1 ,500 pages and ItaIy? 473 00:56:11,375 --> 00:56:13,957 How do you want to do alI that in four days? 474 00:56:14,083 --> 00:56:15,832 We'II never get it done on our own. 475 00:56:28,750 --> 00:56:30,415 Leinen Books. 476 00:56:35,083 --> 00:56:36,915 l made the bed.. 477 00:56:37,875 --> 00:56:39,874 The toiIet's around the corner. 478 00:56:40,000 --> 00:56:42,082 But... Where wiII you sIeep? 479 00:56:42,833 --> 00:56:44,999 l've got a good sIeeping bag. 480 00:56:48,000 --> 00:56:49,374 Good night. 481 00:57:02,000 --> 00:57:04,249 l'm realIy glad you're staying over. 482 00:57:05,875 --> 00:57:07,207 No, thank you. 483 00:57:09,083 --> 00:57:11,082 There were no hoteI rooms because of the trade fair. 484 00:57:20,125 --> 00:57:24,915 So, you have to go to Ludwigsburg, and read over 1 ,000 pages and you onIy have three days. 485 00:57:25,041 --> 00:57:27,415 l'm a fast reader, I'Il manage. 486 00:57:29,750 --> 00:57:31,040 Thank you. 487 00:57:36,791 --> 00:57:38,790 A IittIe wiId for you, isn't she? 488 00:57:41,000 --> 00:57:43,165 We're coIIeagues. That's aII. 489 00:57:54,208 --> 00:57:55,415 And you? 490 00:57:59,208 --> 00:58:00,707 Your mother... 491 00:58:03,791 --> 00:58:06,624 The fact that it didn't work out for us... 492 00:58:07,041 --> 00:58:09,499 l've come to terms with that. 493 00:58:11,000 --> 00:58:12,999 But you and me... 494 00:58:39,708 --> 00:58:44,915 MONTECATINI TUSCANY - ITALY 495 00:58:50,708 --> 00:58:52,707 Didn't you say you don't speak ItaIian? 496 00:58:53,291 --> 00:58:54,749 l had Latin in schooI. 497 00:58:56,125 --> 00:58:58,999 Keep going Iike that and you won't need me anymore. 498 00:59:29,833 --> 00:59:34,499 WeII, he only knew an AntoneIla CoIIini, but she died two months ago. 499 01:00:17,625 --> 01:00:21,957 An oId woman told me that the guy who lives here knew CoIIini. 500 01:00:42,083 --> 01:00:43,665 l speak German. 501 01:00:46,875 --> 01:00:49,207 l represent Fabrizio CoIIini. 502 01:00:49,375 --> 01:00:51,207 We were toId you know him. 503 01:00:51,583 --> 01:00:54,332 Fabrizio. What is it? 504 01:00:56,416 --> 01:00:58,082 He's in trouble. 505 01:00:59,083 --> 01:01:02,040 Does the name Hans Meyer ring a beIl? 506 01:01:21,083 --> 01:01:23,290 Good morning. - Good morning. 507 01:01:23,458 --> 01:01:24,707 ls Johanna in? 508 01:01:25,000 --> 01:01:27,332 She's in a meeting in the Iounge. 509 01:01:29,833 --> 01:01:31,582 You Iook terribIe! 510 01:01:39,166 --> 01:01:42,415 l must ask you not to taIk to anyone about this. 511 01:01:46,041 --> 01:01:49,749 There are some unpIeasant detaiIs about what happened... 512 01:01:51,208 --> 01:01:53,915 ...which l wouId like to spare you. 513 01:01:57,250 --> 01:02:00,915 And for the good of the company, not a word to Mr. Leinen. 514 01:02:31,375 --> 01:02:34,415 You aIways Iiked that one, right? 515 01:02:34,666 --> 01:02:36,957 Hans, l shouId apoIogize... 516 01:02:39,958 --> 01:02:41,457 lt's a cIassic. 517 01:02:42,666 --> 01:02:43,957 The shape... 518 01:02:46,000 --> 01:02:47,999 The straight Iines... 519 01:02:49,375 --> 01:02:54,374 lf you finish schooI with the grades you need, it's yours. 520 01:02:58,750 --> 01:03:00,040 l can't accept that. 521 01:03:00,208 --> 01:03:03,624 No discussion, Caspar. l never Iiked driving it anyway. 522 01:03:04,208 --> 01:03:06,999 lt turns like a ship saiIing in moIasses. 523 01:03:07,750 --> 01:03:08,874 MoIasses? 524 01:03:45,416 --> 01:03:47,415 l was in Montecatini. 525 01:03:51,833 --> 01:03:53,832 l know what happened. 526 01:03:55,583 --> 01:04:00,290 On 1 9 June, 1 944. 527 01:05:20,416 --> 01:05:24,457 Here. lt was outside on the ground. 528 01:05:24,958 --> 01:05:26,582 What do you want? 529 01:05:34,583 --> 01:05:35,749 Nice! 530 01:05:37,333 --> 01:05:38,332 Modern! 531 01:05:49,083 --> 01:05:51,082 The deviI visits a Iawyer... 532 01:05:54,166 --> 01:05:56,165 "What can I do for you?" 533 01:05:56,875 --> 01:05:58,249 "l'm the devil." 534 01:05:58,583 --> 01:06:01,832 "WeIl, I can see that. So what can I do for you?" 535 01:06:03,500 --> 01:06:06,207 "Listen", says the deviI. 536 01:06:07,833 --> 01:06:12,999 "You wilI be the greatest Iawyer of aIl time, you wiII win every singIe case... 537 01:06:14,916 --> 01:06:22,999 ln return you'Il give me your souI, the souIs of your children, your parents... 538 01:06:24,000 --> 01:06:27,457 ...and the souIs of your five best friends." 539 01:06:31,083 --> 01:06:36,665 The Iawyer looks at the ceiling, thinks for a moment, leans forward again and says: 540 01:06:38,666 --> 01:06:42,332 "Fine, but what's the catch?" 541 01:06:55,208 --> 01:06:56,624 Let it be, young man. 542 01:07:01,625 --> 01:07:06,249 Your new evidence, the trump card up your sIeeve... 543 01:07:07,250 --> 01:07:09,624 Leave it where it is. 544 01:07:11,833 --> 01:07:16,832 The truth, or what you think is the truth, is of no use to anyone. 545 01:07:17,125 --> 01:07:19,290 lt'II hurt Johanna Meyer very badIy. 546 01:07:19,458 --> 01:07:20,832 Leave Johanna out of this. 547 01:07:21,000 --> 01:07:23,790 l'm offering you our deal one Iast time. 548 01:07:26,375 --> 01:07:31,165 Take it. Let CoIIini enjoy a few more beautifuI summers in ItaIy. 549 01:07:31,666 --> 01:07:38,499 Meyer Factories are part owners of a private bank in DusseIdorf. 550 01:07:39,833 --> 01:07:42,749 lt's facing an insider trading trial and they'd be happy... 551 01:07:42,916 --> 01:07:44,790 ...if you represented one of the defendants. 552 01:07:44,958 --> 01:07:50,499 Your daily rate is 2,500 Deutschmarks pIus expenses. The triaI wiII Iast at Ieast 1 00 days. 553 01:07:51,333 --> 01:07:53,582 You're scared. 554 01:07:54,750 --> 01:07:58,874 You're scared that I won't pIay the roIe you picked out for me. 555 01:08:06,833 --> 01:08:08,457 See you in court. 556 01:08:10,375 --> 01:08:14,082 Oh, and pay attention to detaiIs Iike this... 557 01:08:14,250 --> 01:08:19,040 lt Iooks shabby and harms our entire profession. 558 01:08:42,833 --> 01:08:45,332 Sorry I'm Iate. 559 01:08:45,500 --> 01:08:46,915 No problem. 560 01:08:47,583 --> 01:08:49,207 Let's go, I'm hungry. 561 01:08:49,375 --> 01:08:51,207 l need to telI you something. 562 01:08:53,458 --> 01:08:54,790 l know. 563 01:08:56,083 --> 01:08:58,415 They toId me about Hans yesterday. 564 01:08:58,791 --> 01:09:00,790 lt was so Iong ago. 565 01:09:01,833 --> 01:09:03,957 lt doesn't heIp anyone to bring that aII up now. 566 01:09:04,166 --> 01:09:05,707 lt might help ColIini. 567 01:09:05,875 --> 01:09:07,749 lt's not important. 568 01:09:08,333 --> 01:09:10,332 We are aII that matters now. 569 01:09:11,000 --> 01:09:13,915 l'm going to step down from the company. 570 01:09:14,041 --> 01:09:15,249 l'd like to take photos again... 571 01:09:15,416 --> 01:09:18,707 Hanna! l'm going to present the new evidence at court tomorrow. 572 01:09:19,208 --> 01:09:20,957 No, you're not. 573 01:09:22,833 --> 01:09:24,499 l saw you with Mattinger. 574 01:09:26,500 --> 01:09:28,457 Did he brief you? 575 01:09:29,666 --> 01:09:32,707 Or did you send him here to buy me? - BulIshit! 576 01:09:33,666 --> 01:09:35,582 Was it his idea to start things up with me again after alI this time? 577 01:09:35,750 --> 01:09:37,332 Fuck you, Caspar! 578 01:09:38,125 --> 01:09:39,582 And what did you do? 579 01:09:40,375 --> 01:09:43,249 Do you think I didn't notice you poking around our place? 580 01:09:43,416 --> 01:09:46,749 l wiIl defend my cIient as best l can. 581 01:09:47,000 --> 01:09:48,415 Don't do it! 582 01:09:50,791 --> 01:09:52,790 l'm an attorney. 583 01:09:54,000 --> 01:09:58,790 And that's thanks to one man: my grandfather, and you know it. 584 01:10:00,000 --> 01:10:05,290 And now you want to destroy his reputation? Without him you'd be working in a kebab shop! 585 01:10:56,583 --> 01:10:59,249 CalIing Katrin Schwan to the stand. 586 01:11:00,583 --> 01:11:01,665 Please, take a seat. 587 01:11:04,250 --> 01:11:08,832 Please state your name, age, occupation and residence for the record. 588 01:11:09,416 --> 01:11:14,582 Katrin Schwan, historian, 45, l Iive in Ludwigsburg. 589 01:11:15,416 --> 01:11:16,457 Go ahead. 590 01:11:16,666 --> 01:11:18,665 Ms. Schwan, thank you for coming. 591 01:11:18,833 --> 01:11:22,499 You've been at the Federal Archive for a number of years, is that right? 592 01:11:22,708 --> 01:11:25,790 l'm the head of the research unit "Records/Appraisal." 593 01:11:25,958 --> 01:11:33,290 Can you telI us if Jean-Baptiste Meyer, born on March 1 2, 1 91 6, served in WorId War II? 594 01:11:33,458 --> 01:11:37,749 No! Or rather yes, I can. He didn't. 595 01:11:37,958 --> 01:11:38,915 No? 596 01:11:39,250 --> 01:11:41,249 Not under that name. 597 01:11:42,291 --> 01:11:46,749 There were about 1 6,000 Wehrmacht personneI with the surname Meyer... 598 01:11:46,916 --> 01:11:48,790 ...with aII of the different speIIings. 599 01:11:49,875 --> 01:11:55,124 1 ,034 of them were caIIed Hans, 408 of these speIIed Meyer with -e-y... 600 01:11:55,291 --> 01:12:01,624 ...and exactIy 2 of them shared the same birthday as the victim, Jean-Baptiste Meyer. 601 01:12:02,250 --> 01:12:05,332 One of them died in his mid 40's. 602 01:12:05,500 --> 01:12:07,249 A carpenter from Lychen in the Uckermark. 603 01:12:07,416 --> 01:12:10,374 He died of a gunshot to the stomach in StaIingrad. 604 01:12:10,583 --> 01:12:11,707 And the other one? 605 01:12:12,375 --> 01:12:18,082 The other Hans Meyer, the same height and date of birth as Jean-Baptiste Meyer... 606 01:12:18,250 --> 01:12:22,915 ...was stationed in ItaIy from 1 943 to 45. 607 01:12:24,916 --> 01:12:26,374 And what was his roIe? 608 01:12:28,166 --> 01:12:30,165 He was an officer of the Waffen SS. 609 01:12:32,666 --> 01:12:33,707 Order, please! 610 01:12:33,875 --> 01:12:35,040 Did you know that? 611 01:12:35,208 --> 01:12:36,832 Didn't you? - No. 612 01:12:37,000 --> 01:12:38,749 Order, please. Thank you. 613 01:12:54,875 --> 01:12:58,374 l have no further questions. Thank you, Ms. Schwan. 614 01:12:59,833 --> 01:13:01,832 WouId the prosecution care to cross examine? 615 01:13:02,000 --> 01:13:03,124 GentIemen? 616 01:13:04,458 --> 01:13:05,457 Thank you. 617 01:13:07,916 --> 01:13:13,249 Your honor! The defense wouId Iike to caII Mr. CIaudio Lucchesi to the stand. 618 01:13:13,416 --> 01:13:17,249 One moment, pIease. That name is not on the witness Iist. 619 01:13:17,583 --> 01:13:22,249 CounseI for the defense, l must urge you to stick to the usuaI procedures. 620 01:13:22,416 --> 01:13:24,999 The witness has travelIed up from the defendant's home viIIage near Pisa... 621 01:13:25,125 --> 01:13:26,457 l onIy just found out he had arrived. 622 01:13:28,916 --> 01:13:31,915 Alright, but just this once, Mr. Leinen. 623 01:13:32,125 --> 01:13:35,249 So, caIIing the witness... - CIaudio Lucchesi. 624 01:13:35,500 --> 01:13:38,165 ...CIaudio Lucchesi to the stand. 625 01:13:38,333 --> 01:13:40,165 Mr. CIaudio Lucchesi, pIease. 626 01:13:40,333 --> 01:13:42,040 Do we need an interpreter? 627 01:13:42,208 --> 01:13:43,915 The witness speaks German. 628 01:14:06,958 --> 01:14:12,999 For the record: What's your name, sir? When were you born? PIace of residence? 629 01:14:13,416 --> 01:14:19,332 CIaudio Lucchesi. Born June 9 1 934 in Pisa. 630 01:14:20,583 --> 01:14:21,832 l Iive in Montecatini. 631 01:14:22,000 --> 01:14:23,499 What do you do for a Iiving? 632 01:14:24,458 --> 01:14:26,915 l'm a transIator for German and French. 633 01:14:28,083 --> 01:14:30,790 Mr. Lucchesi, may I first ask if you came here today voIuntarily? 634 01:14:31,791 --> 01:14:33,124 Of course. 635 01:14:33,625 --> 01:14:35,624 But initiaIIy you didn't want to. 636 01:14:37,291 --> 01:14:38,165 No. 637 01:14:38,875 --> 01:14:40,290 Why not? 638 01:14:42,708 --> 01:14:44,707 You can't turn back time. 639 01:14:47,416 --> 01:14:49,749 Your father's name was Alberto Lucchesi. 640 01:14:49,958 --> 01:14:50,915 Yes. 641 01:14:52,916 --> 01:14:55,790 CouId you pIease telI us what happened to him? 642 01:14:57,916 --> 01:15:04,999 He was sentenced to death and executed after the war. In 1 945. 643 01:15:05,166 --> 01:15:07,999 Objection! I realIy don't see what this has to do with this triaI. 644 01:15:08,916 --> 01:15:10,165 Please continue. 645 01:15:12,250 --> 01:15:16,082 He was convicted and executed immediateIy. ln Pisa. 646 01:15:17,166 --> 01:15:19,165 What was your father accused of? 647 01:15:24,250 --> 01:15:26,915 ColIaboration with the Germans. 648 01:15:30,250 --> 01:15:31,582 He was aIso an interpreter. 649 01:15:31,750 --> 01:15:32,915 Name? 650 01:16:15,625 --> 01:16:16,665 Please. 651 01:16:40,791 --> 01:16:42,790 You needn't be afraid of me. 652 01:16:45,000 --> 01:16:49,332 l just Iike to get to know alI of my employees. 653 01:16:59,291 --> 01:17:00,790 What was the officer's name? 654 01:17:02,833 --> 01:17:04,832 Hans Meyer. 655 01:17:07,583 --> 01:17:10,457 Quiet! Quiet, please. 656 01:17:12,041 --> 01:17:14,499 WouId the prosecution Iike to make a statement? 657 01:17:14,708 --> 01:17:15,290 Yes. 658 01:17:15,458 --> 01:17:21,999 The counseI for the defense is cIearIy trying to bIacken the name of Jean-Baptiste Meyer... 659 01:17:22,166 --> 01:17:27,082 ...and distract from the fact that Mr. Meyer is the victim in this triaI. 660 01:17:27,250 --> 01:17:29,707 Let's not forget that, pIease. 661 01:17:30,000 --> 01:17:31,665 CounseIlor? 662 01:17:32,041 --> 01:17:34,999 Mr. Lucchesi, you said that your father Alberto was sentenced to death... 663 01:17:35,166 --> 01:17:39,040 ...for coIlaboration with the Germans, even though he was onIy an interpreter. 664 01:17:40,041 --> 01:17:41,707 lt's hard to understand. 665 01:17:44,000 --> 01:17:50,582 On a Iate summer's day in 1 944, at around 1 0 in the evening... 666 01:17:50,833 --> 01:17:54,040 ...a bomb exploded in the Cafe Trento in Pisa. 667 01:17:55,375 --> 01:17:57,915 lt kiIIed two German soIdiers. 668 01:17:59,583 --> 01:18:02,082 A Partisan assassination. 669 01:18:03,791 --> 01:18:08,082 Everyone knew what the Germans' response wouId be. 670 01:18:12,750 --> 01:18:15,374 The peopIe are protecting these partisans. 671 01:18:17,291 --> 01:18:18,624 lt's obvious. 672 01:18:19,041 --> 01:18:23,332 And so, as of today, we wiIl proceed as foIIows: 673 01:18:24,875 --> 01:18:31,082 For every German kiIled, 1 0 partisans wilI die. 674 01:18:32,291 --> 01:18:36,124 Or supporters, hostages... 675 01:18:36,625 --> 01:18:40,999 ...and anyone who even Iooks Iike he's thinking of protecting these bandits. 676 01:18:42,750 --> 01:18:44,082 Ten for one. 677 01:18:45,250 --> 01:18:47,499 lt's the onIy way to break the resistance. 678 01:18:49,166 --> 01:18:50,332 Ten for one! 679 01:18:57,666 --> 01:19:01,915 Lucchesi, wouId you Iike to pIay God? 680 01:19:05,166 --> 01:19:07,499 Mr. Sturmbannführer, pIease no! 681 01:19:07,875 --> 01:19:09,415 Then you do it. 682 01:19:24,000 --> 01:19:27,582 What about... here! 683 01:19:32,250 --> 01:19:33,874 Montecatini. 684 01:19:41,916 --> 01:19:43,082 Yes, Sir! 685 01:19:43,958 --> 01:19:45,957 Ten for one. 686 01:19:47,833 --> 01:19:50,415 20 civilians shot dead... 687 01:19:52,166 --> 01:19:55,790 ...in retaIiation for the 2 German soIdiers. 688 01:21:01,250 --> 01:21:02,374 Bring them here. 689 01:21:02,583 --> 01:21:03,582 Let's go! 690 01:21:06,500 --> 01:21:11,457 Open up! 691 01:21:45,375 --> 01:21:46,624 Buona sera. 692 01:22:04,458 --> 01:22:05,874 HelIo there... 693 01:22:43,875 --> 01:22:45,874 We don't like doing this. 694 01:22:47,666 --> 01:22:48,957 Louder! 695 01:22:52,375 --> 01:22:53,999 But we hope... 696 01:22:58,166 --> 01:23:00,290 ...that in future these partisans... 697 01:23:05,000 --> 01:23:07,499 ...wiIl not find sheIter and help. 698 01:23:18,666 --> 01:23:19,832 No chiIdren! 699 01:23:21,416 --> 01:23:23,499 Quiet! You, too! 700 01:23:38,500 --> 01:23:40,207 You idiot! 701 01:23:45,583 --> 01:23:47,165 Don't worry, my boy. 702 01:23:52,916 --> 01:23:54,207 What's your name? 703 01:23:57,958 --> 01:23:59,957 Fabrizio CoIlini. 704 01:24:19,333 --> 01:24:21,332 Mr. CoIIini? 705 01:24:23,625 --> 01:24:25,874 WouId you be wiIIing to testify? 706 01:24:37,458 --> 01:24:40,374 The defense caIls Fabrizio CoIIini. 707 01:24:46,375 --> 01:24:49,749 Mr. CoIIini? Take the stand, pIease. 708 01:24:52,000 --> 01:24:53,749 Thank you, Mr Lucchesi. 709 01:25:16,375 --> 01:25:18,374 What happened then, Mr. CoIIini? 710 01:25:19,958 --> 01:25:24,499 Then he asked me about my father. 711 01:25:25,958 --> 01:25:27,624 Where's your father? 712 01:25:45,166 --> 01:25:46,207 Good... 713 01:25:47,916 --> 01:25:48,999 The father. 714 01:25:59,708 --> 01:26:03,874 But he says his father had nothing to do with it! He's not a partisan! 715 01:26:17,500 --> 01:26:19,499 Ready! 716 01:26:25,083 --> 01:26:27,082 Get over there. ln a row. 717 01:26:29,708 --> 01:26:31,332 Aim! 718 01:26:32,916 --> 01:26:34,082 1 8... 719 01:26:34,916 --> 01:26:36,082 1 9... 720 01:26:37,666 --> 01:26:38,624 20. 721 01:26:41,833 --> 01:26:42,749 Fire! 722 01:26:46,916 --> 01:26:48,915 Ready! 723 01:26:50,875 --> 01:26:52,374 Aim! 724 01:26:54,000 --> 01:26:55,082 Fire! 725 01:27:20,458 --> 01:27:23,249 The court wiII recess for half an hour. 726 01:27:34,166 --> 01:27:35,124 Thank you. 727 01:27:35,291 --> 01:27:36,874 Thank you, goodbye. 728 01:27:37,000 --> 01:27:39,290 Come on. See you Iater. 729 01:27:39,458 --> 01:27:40,665 See you Iater. 730 01:27:42,416 --> 01:27:44,415 l'II be with you in a second. 731 01:27:47,875 --> 01:27:50,499 You know exactly what kind of person my grandfather was. 732 01:27:51,833 --> 01:27:53,790 He was foIlowing orders. 733 01:28:05,875 --> 01:28:08,582 The counseI for the civil claim has asked to make a statement. 734 01:28:08,833 --> 01:28:11,124 Go ahead, Professor Mattinger. 735 01:28:14,125 --> 01:28:20,457 The counciI for the defense has vividIy demonstrated that in 1 944... 736 01:28:20,666 --> 01:28:30,707 ...near Pisa, a 1 0-foId retaliation was inflicted on civilians, in response to a Partisan attack. 737 01:28:32,916 --> 01:28:35,249 By the way, this form of retaIiation was not unusuaI... 738 01:28:35,416 --> 01:28:39,457 ...and was not onIy used by German forces in World War Il. 739 01:28:40,083 --> 01:28:47,749 We cannot imagine the suffering of the victims and their famiIies. 740 01:28:52,000 --> 01:28:53,165 But... 741 01:28:55,208 --> 01:28:57,915 As tragic as it is... 742 01:28:59,208 --> 01:29:03,665 ...this kind of hostage shooting was not an isoIated incident. 743 01:29:05,375 --> 01:29:09,790 ln certain circumstances, these punitive measures were in accordance... 744 01:29:09,958 --> 01:29:11,957 ...with internationaI Iaw... 745 01:29:12,083 --> 01:29:18,749 ...namely when no women and children were affected by the retaIiatory action. 746 01:29:19,875 --> 01:29:22,999 No women, no chiIdren. 747 01:29:26,583 --> 01:29:27,915 ls that correct, Mr Leinen? 748 01:29:29,833 --> 01:29:31,624 ln rare cases, yes. 749 01:29:35,583 --> 01:29:37,874 Things happen in war... 750 01:29:39,666 --> 01:29:43,290 ...that we cannot and do not want to imagine here. 751 01:29:45,750 --> 01:29:46,790 But... 752 01:29:47,166 --> 01:29:51,374 ...whether or not Jean-Baptiste Meyer committed a war crime... 753 01:29:52,125 --> 01:29:55,582 ...is a question for a miIitary tribunaI. 754 01:29:57,125 --> 01:30:00,790 Why didn't you fiIe a compIaint against him... 755 01:30:00,958 --> 01:30:03,999 ...instead of taking the law into your own hands? 756 01:30:04,250 --> 01:30:06,999 WouIdn't that have been the way to proceed? 757 01:30:10,166 --> 01:30:11,457 l think it wouId. 758 01:30:21,416 --> 01:30:22,582 However... 759 01:30:24,708 --> 01:30:32,999 lsn't it true that you and your sister fiIed a criminal compIaint against Meyer in 1 968? 760 01:30:39,083 --> 01:30:41,040 Recess, pIease. l have to taIk to my... 761 01:30:41,208 --> 01:30:42,249 No! 762 01:30:47,916 --> 01:30:48,915 And? 763 01:30:57,583 --> 01:30:59,582 What happened with the complaint? 764 01:31:07,708 --> 01:31:10,749 ln the summer of 1 969... 765 01:31:11,041 --> 01:31:17,582 ...the pubIic prosecutor's office suspended the investigation of Jean-Baptiste Meyer. 766 01:31:19,208 --> 01:31:21,499 ln this case, the truth is quite simpIe. 767 01:31:21,708 --> 01:31:26,165 Jean-Baptiste Meyer was not guilty, there was no war crime. 768 01:31:26,833 --> 01:31:30,415 Those were terribIe times. Period. 769 01:31:31,250 --> 01:31:35,790 You, Mr. ColIini, murdered an innocent man. 770 01:31:42,291 --> 01:31:44,082 Today's session is over. 771 01:31:46,083 --> 01:31:48,082 l'm sorry you had to hear aIl that again. 772 01:31:58,500 --> 01:32:00,290 Why didn't you teII me? 773 01:32:07,833 --> 01:32:11,040 That's the game, Leinen. Don't take it personaIly. 774 01:32:43,125 --> 01:32:45,999 When the compIaint was rejected... 775 01:32:46,166 --> 01:32:49,999 ...my sister made me swear that l'd never try anything again. 776 01:32:50,458 --> 01:32:53,249 Never talk to anyone about it again. 777 01:32:54,166 --> 01:32:56,874 "For as long as I'm alive", she said. 778 01:32:58,833 --> 01:33:01,832 She Iived with the pain for more than thirty years. 779 01:33:03,625 --> 01:33:05,249 UntiI two months ago. 780 01:33:08,166 --> 01:33:09,957 l hope you understand me... 781 01:33:12,041 --> 01:33:15,290 l understand... WeII, I think. 782 01:33:16,791 --> 01:33:20,207 l know this isn't easy for you, CounselIor. 783 01:33:21,166 --> 01:33:24,165 l wanted to apoIogize. 784 01:33:27,500 --> 01:33:29,499 l'm the one who should apoIogize. 785 01:33:29,833 --> 01:33:32,707 lf you had a better Iawyer, you'd have been a free man in three years. 786 01:33:35,250 --> 01:33:37,124 l'm not interested in that. 787 01:33:40,291 --> 01:33:44,624 l don't have a famiIy anymore, no kids. 788 01:33:47,958 --> 01:33:50,374 AlI I want is justice. 789 01:33:55,333 --> 01:33:58,999 How couId they dismiss the compIaint against Meyer? 790 01:34:01,500 --> 01:34:04,874 What Iaw was on his side? 791 01:34:19,416 --> 01:34:23,499 What Iaw, CounselIor? 792 01:34:35,416 --> 01:34:37,415 This is the originaI verdict. 793 01:35:01,208 --> 01:35:04,582 BONN, MAY 24 1 968 794 01:35:06,208 --> 01:35:10,499 VOTE IN THE GERMAN BUNDESTAG 795 01:35:10,708 --> 01:35:15,624 ACT ON ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENCES 796 01:35:15,791 --> 01:35:20,832 THE FOLLOWlNG ACT lS VOTED lNTO LAW... 797 01:35:21,000 --> 01:35:22,415 MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT GEORG LEBER 798 01:35:22,625 --> 01:35:24,790 MINISTER FOR JUSTICE DR. HElNEMANN 799 01:35:25,000 --> 01:35:26,832 DEPUTY CHANCELLOR WILLY BRANDT 800 01:35:27,000 --> 01:35:29,582 PRESlDENT LÜBKE 801 01:35:40,750 --> 01:35:42,124 Look at this! 802 01:35:57,625 --> 01:35:59,249 Good morning, CounseIIor! 803 01:35:59,416 --> 01:36:01,249 l'm sorry, your honor. 804 01:36:02,416 --> 01:36:06,332 l'm so glad you were abIe to take time away from uncovering surprise witnesses. 805 01:36:06,500 --> 01:36:09,499 We were afraid you wouIdn't make it to court! 806 01:36:12,333 --> 01:36:14,415 l do have a surprise witness, your honor. 807 01:36:14,875 --> 01:36:17,582 But the person l wouId like to calI is already here in the court room. 808 01:36:18,000 --> 01:36:19,874 And who wouId that be? 809 01:36:22,375 --> 01:36:24,749 Professor Richard Mattinger. 810 01:36:26,458 --> 01:36:30,790 But l don't want to caII him as a witness, but as an expert on legal history. 811 01:36:31,708 --> 01:36:35,499 Again, this is not the usual procedure. 812 01:36:35,708 --> 01:36:37,624 You don't have to do this, Professor Mattinger. 813 01:36:37,791 --> 01:36:39,415 l know. 814 01:36:43,583 --> 01:36:46,207 But if it heIps us to find the truth... 815 01:36:46,375 --> 01:36:48,832 Do you want me to sit in the witness chair? 816 01:36:49,000 --> 01:36:50,499 That's not necessary. 817 01:36:51,500 --> 01:36:56,249 Maybe it's not bad to change my perspective. See the room from the other side! 818 01:37:02,083 --> 01:37:04,082 ShalI we, CounselIor? 819 01:37:08,041 --> 01:37:12,582 Professor Mattinger, when did you pass the bar? 1 968? 820 01:37:12,750 --> 01:37:13,707 Correct. 821 01:37:14,375 --> 01:37:16,832 Were you a good Iawyer from the beginning? 822 01:37:19,625 --> 01:37:21,499 Please, CounseIIor... 823 01:37:23,500 --> 01:37:29,207 One couId say that you've aIways been on the side of Iaw, order and justice, right? 824 01:37:30,333 --> 01:37:37,582 WeII, I was once ticketed for speeding on HohenzoIIerndamm. I was 8 mph over the limit. 825 01:37:39,833 --> 01:37:42,999 My only 'offence' in that direction, if you wiII. 826 01:37:43,125 --> 01:37:47,707 l was on my way to a friend's wedding and a littIe Iate. I was the best man. 827 01:37:50,333 --> 01:37:53,040 Let's taIk about Doctor Eduard Dreher. 828 01:37:56,375 --> 01:37:58,749 Was that a question? - Not yet. 829 01:37:59,500 --> 01:38:01,499 Please, gentlemen. 830 01:38:03,708 --> 01:38:10,040 Professor Mattinger, the compIaint against Jean-Baptiste Meyer was not suspended... 831 01:38:10,208 --> 01:38:14,082 ...because the execution of the hostages was IegaI, isn't that right? 832 01:38:15,458 --> 01:38:19,124 The state prosecutor did not make a judgment on that. 833 01:38:19,375 --> 01:38:22,999 Exactly. Because there was a different reason. 834 01:38:23,916 --> 01:38:27,374 Fabrizio CoIlini waited untiI his mother died... 835 01:38:27,791 --> 01:38:32,124 Then, together with his sister AntoneIIa, he filed a compIaint against Jean-Baptiste Meyer... 836 01:38:32,291 --> 01:38:34,290 ...in early 1 969. 837 01:38:35,041 --> 01:38:40,957 The two did everything that the ruIe of law expected of them and then got this answer: 838 01:38:42,083 --> 01:38:44,374 "The matter wiII not be investigated." 839 01:38:46,875 --> 01:38:52,165 And this was due to a law that came into force at the end of 1 968. 840 01:38:53,000 --> 01:38:54,999 Almost 25 years after the massacre... 841 01:38:55,166 --> 01:38:59,165 ...but just 4 months before the sibIings fiIed charges against Meyer. 842 01:39:03,000 --> 01:39:07,624 "Introductory Law to the Law on Administrative Offences." 843 01:39:08,250 --> 01:39:09,999 Quite a mouthful, isn't it. 844 01:39:10,166 --> 01:39:12,749 So your first serious question... 845 01:39:12,916 --> 01:39:17,332 ...is about how easily the name of an obscure Iaw trips off the tongue? 846 01:39:20,291 --> 01:39:23,249 Doctor Eduard Dreher was the author of the Iaw. 847 01:39:24,125 --> 01:39:28,707 During the Nazi regime he was the Senior Public Prosecutor at the special court in Innsbruck. 848 01:39:29,000 --> 01:39:33,915 He argued for the death penaIty if someone, for exampIe, stoIe food. 849 01:39:34,041 --> 01:39:34,915 Right? 850 01:39:35,083 --> 01:39:37,082 He was quite drastic, yes. 851 01:39:39,416 --> 01:39:43,499 ln 1 951 , Dreher was appointed to the FederaI Ministry of Justice? 852 01:39:43,708 --> 01:39:45,832 And another question, yes! 853 01:39:46,666 --> 01:39:51,040 The same Dr. Eduard Dreher became head of the criminaI justice department here? 854 01:39:53,500 --> 01:39:54,999 Whatever you're trying to suggest... 855 01:39:55,166 --> 01:39:59,124 ...he wasn't the onIy Nazi who made a career under Adenauer. 856 01:39:59,291 --> 01:40:02,790 When CoIlini's cIaim was rejected in 1 969... 857 01:40:02,958 --> 01:40:06,707 ...the IegaI basis for that decision was what, five lines from that law? 858 01:40:10,041 --> 01:40:13,374 WouId you mind teIIing us what exactIy it means? 859 01:40:13,666 --> 01:40:15,582 ln simpIe words? 860 01:40:18,125 --> 01:40:23,749 To put it very simply, it meant that the crime of accessory to murder... 861 01:40:24,625 --> 01:40:27,999 ...in certain cases, was to be punished as mansIaughter, not murder. 862 01:40:28,166 --> 01:40:29,582 Which meant? 863 01:40:30,750 --> 01:40:35,207 That in certain cases, accessory to murder was to be punished as mansIaughter, not murder. 864 01:40:35,375 --> 01:40:37,999 What did this mean in practice? 865 01:40:38,125 --> 01:40:40,499 l toId you! Twice! 866 01:40:41,083 --> 01:40:43,957 l want everyone in the room to understand it. 867 01:40:48,666 --> 01:40:52,915 lt meant that such crimes committed during the war wouId faIl under the statute of limitations... 868 01:40:53,041 --> 01:40:55,582 ...and the perpetrators couId no Ionger be prosecuted. 869 01:40:55,750 --> 01:40:58,582 Because the statute of Iimitations for mansIaughter is 20 years. 870 01:40:59,166 --> 01:41:00,999 ln contrast to murder. 871 01:41:05,708 --> 01:41:12,832 lt meant that an officer Iike Hans Meyer who indiscriminateIy executed civilians... 872 01:41:13,500 --> 01:41:17,874 ...his crime was cIassified as mansIaughter. And he wouId get away with it... 873 01:41:18,000 --> 01:41:20,832 ...because the statute of Iimitations for mansIaughter had aIready passed. 874 01:41:21,333 --> 01:41:23,790 How many got away because of this law? 875 01:41:24,750 --> 01:41:27,374 How many of the senior kiIIers who sat behind the desks? 876 01:41:27,583 --> 01:41:31,249 And ordered the extermination of aImost aIl the Jews in Europe? 877 01:41:31,416 --> 01:41:34,249 They had nothing to worry about anymore, right? 878 01:41:35,000 --> 01:41:38,582 lt doesn't change a thing, ColIini kiIled an innocent man. 879 01:41:38,791 --> 01:41:40,707 Yes, Iet's taIk about guiIt. 880 01:41:40,875 --> 01:41:42,874 Your honor, l've no idea what this... 881 01:41:43,000 --> 01:41:49,124 Mr Mattinger, did you serve as an intern in the Ministry of Justice in Bonn in the mid-sixties? 882 01:41:51,875 --> 01:41:53,165 Yes. So? 883 01:41:53,333 --> 01:41:58,207 ls it true that you took part in meetings where this Iaw was discussed? 884 01:42:10,416 --> 01:42:11,457 The minutes of the meeting. 885 01:42:18,375 --> 01:42:22,207 Can you remember if it was unpIeasant to work on this Iaw... 886 01:42:22,375 --> 01:42:24,457 Yes, some sessions were quite Iong. 887 01:42:30,250 --> 01:42:35,332 To work on a Iaw that meant that crimes Iike these were suddenIy beyond prosecution? 888 01:42:35,750 --> 01:42:38,249 lt was a different time back then. 889 01:42:38,416 --> 01:42:40,582 Perhaps you see it differentIy today? 890 01:42:41,291 --> 01:42:43,290 Do you think Meyer was guilty? 891 01:42:45,500 --> 01:42:48,915 Was it just that Meyer couId never be brought before a court for his crimes? 892 01:42:49,041 --> 01:42:50,415 lt was the Iaw. 893 01:42:50,916 --> 01:42:54,749 That's what we discuss here. Nothing eIse, young man. 894 01:42:57,041 --> 01:43:01,040 You're standing here, protected by the grace of your late birth... 895 01:43:01,208 --> 01:43:04,999 ...and want to nail me to a Iaw that was drafted at the same time... 896 01:43:05,125 --> 01:43:07,499 ...l happened to be employed by the same authority? 897 01:43:09,208 --> 01:43:11,999 Have you got the sIightest idea? 898 01:43:12,416 --> 01:43:17,665 Can you even begin to imagine how this country worked back then? 899 01:43:18,958 --> 01:43:22,957 ln the end, our job was to respect the law. 900 01:43:24,000 --> 01:43:25,582 l've aIways done that. 901 01:43:25,750 --> 01:43:27,624 The Iaw was a scandaI. 902 01:43:29,708 --> 01:43:36,665 And if you didn't have the courage to stand up and say it then, at Ieast do it now. 903 01:43:46,833 --> 01:43:48,249 Ready! 904 01:43:53,208 --> 01:43:55,207 Aim! 905 01:43:56,708 --> 01:43:58,374 This law... 906 01:43:59,958 --> 01:44:00,999 Was it just? 907 01:44:03,583 --> 01:44:04,624 Fire! 908 01:44:13,291 --> 01:44:17,165 No-one is disputing that CoIIini took the Iaw into his own hands. 909 01:44:18,625 --> 01:44:22,624 But was it just that no charges were brought against Meyer? 910 01:44:25,833 --> 01:44:28,832 Don't we have to judge ColIini's deed differentIy? 911 01:44:33,500 --> 01:44:35,165 Stand by! 912 01:44:41,250 --> 01:44:43,874 You must learn to be brave. 913 01:44:44,291 --> 01:44:49,707 You must learn to be brave, Hans Meyer. 914 01:44:53,000 --> 01:44:54,915 Aim! 915 01:44:57,166 --> 01:44:58,082 Fire! 916 01:45:07,750 --> 01:45:09,999 Was it just, Mr. Mattinger? 917 01:46:38,625 --> 01:46:40,624 ls this the rule of Iaw we beIieve in? 918 01:47:02,666 --> 01:47:03,457 No. 919 01:47:06,291 --> 01:47:08,290 Of course not. 920 01:47:11,041 --> 01:47:13,790 According to our current understanding of internationaI law... 921 01:47:13,958 --> 01:47:17,749 ...Jean-Baptiste Meyer shouId have been charged and convicted. 922 01:47:17,916 --> 01:47:20,124 For a war crime, is that correct? 923 01:47:24,875 --> 01:47:26,332 That's right, yes. 924 01:47:32,500 --> 01:47:34,499 l've no further questions, your honor. 925 01:47:41,250 --> 01:47:43,624 The court is in recess for today. 926 01:47:45,000 --> 01:47:48,790 Tomorrow we'II hear cIosing arguments, and then we'lI pass sentence. 927 01:48:02,458 --> 01:48:03,999 lt's over. 928 01:48:09,791 --> 01:48:12,957 The dead don't want revenge. 929 01:48:16,625 --> 01:48:19,374 Thank you, CounseIIor. 930 01:49:47,250 --> 01:49:49,249 Am I aIl that, too? 931 01:49:56,000 --> 01:49:57,999 You are who you are. 932 01:50:53,625 --> 01:50:56,290 We're reporting Iive from outside the court, and today is the Iong-awaited day. 933 01:50:56,458 --> 01:50:59,999 We're expecting to hear the verdict in the ColIini case that has gripped the nation. 934 01:51:00,125 --> 01:51:03,374 After yesterday's expIosive revelations, the question on everyone's Iips is: 935 01:51:03,583 --> 01:51:05,415 How wiII the judges ruIe? 936 01:51:05,625 --> 01:51:09,874 lt's a true legal diIemma. Stay tuned for more breaking news. 937 01:51:44,666 --> 01:51:49,749 The defendant, Fabrizio Maria CoIlini, took his own life in his celI last night. 938 01:51:49,916 --> 01:51:50,832 Shit! 939 01:51:52,208 --> 01:51:57,165 The coroner pronounced him dead at 2:40 a.m. 940 01:51:58,125 --> 01:52:00,457 l therefore have the foIlowing decision to announce: 941 01:52:01,708 --> 01:52:04,665 The proceedings against the accused are cIosed. 942 01:52:04,916 --> 01:52:07,207 The costs wiII be borne by the state. 943 01:52:07,375 --> 01:52:11,624 Ladies and gentIemen, this hearing is cIosed. 944 01:52:45,625 --> 01:52:49,707 CASPAR LElNEN ATTORNEY 945 01:53:02,208 --> 01:53:03,124 Hi! 946 01:53:03,458 --> 01:53:04,374 Hey! 947 01:53:06,750 --> 01:53:07,790 Your mail... 948 01:53:08,041 --> 01:53:10,040 Your father calIed, you shouId caII him back. 949 01:53:10,208 --> 01:53:11,999 And your fIight is Ieaving soon. 950 01:53:12,166 --> 01:53:15,957 Listen, what did we say about appropriate cIothing at work? 951 01:53:33,250 --> 01:53:37,499 THIS WAS OUR FATHER FABRIZlO COLLINI 952 01:55:53,375 --> 01:55:58,415 Hundreds of thousands of civiIians were indiscriminateIy murdered by the SS... 953 01:55:58,625 --> 01:56:03,290 ...and the German army in the Second WorId War during "retaIiatory" measures. 954 01:56:06,208 --> 01:56:13,665 ln 1 968 the so-caIIed "Dreher Law" was passed by the German Bundestag. 955 01:56:17,291 --> 01:56:24,415 This law alIowed countless war criminaIs to escape justice.