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SOMEWHERE IN THE SAHEL
Chief!
Shouldn't we take a short break?
Here? We're almost there. It's safer to keep going.
The children are tired. And the animals have started to slow down.
Thanks be to God, let's stop.
I'll do it.
Are you sure?
Hold it for me.
You're not allowed to.
In the name of Allah!
Sira!
What are you doing?
Go help your mom with the cooking, right now.
Cover your head and feet!
It's your fault.
Are you OK?
Yes, Mother, I am fine.
Look at you all!
You look like you need laying.
Hey, Djamila. Don't start.
We used to chat and sing while we cooked.
The situation is different now.
That's no reason for life to stop.
We're together, and we're healthy.
We've been traveling five days.
We aren't in need of sex, we're in heat.
That's it. A bit of joy.
Sira, let's dance!
There is a sandstorm coming.
Is it close?
One or two days away.
Are you really going to let this wedding happen?
Mustafa, don't start again.
Tidiane!
It is against Sharia law.
Against Sharia law?
They love each other. Only that matters.
That's not all!
A shared religion is the foundation of a happy household.
What about their children?
Will they be Muslim or Christian?
They will choose.
I trust the boy.
I have been watching him since he was very young.
And vitally, I trust my daughter.
I have prepared her.
Mustafa!
You should worry more about your own situation.
Your wife left you a while ago.
What are you waiting for to remarry?
Why bother remarrying
if I can't have children?
You have been very busy these last few months.
What have you been up to?
Nothing important.
You know I'm open minded.
People tell lies.
OK.
Let's return to join the others.
I've never seen such a beautiful bride.
Thank you!
Listen to me.
If you want to keep your man,
feed him well and keep him satisfied in bed.
Hey, auntie.
Hey! A man with an empty stomach and blue balls is worth nothing.
Nothing at all.
Every night,
after your bath,
smear cow oil
all over your body
while he looks.
It drives them nuts.
Did you do all that?
You've been divorced twice.
I am enjoying life with my children.
Sweetheart,
keep your man satisfied and sit on him or he'll stray from your bed.
Don't listen, sweetie.
Be loving,
loyal,
and hard working.
Ah, love!
I don't get it.
A midwife marrying a farmer.
My father would have disowned me.
A�ssatou!
A storm is approaching.
We'll leave at dawn.
Do you understand?
Yes, I understand.
The young bride is very beautiful.
Can we see?
You're still awake?
It's my insomnia, again.
What were you doing?
I went for a walk.
I needed to think.
Is it the wedding that has you so worked up?
Thanks be to God,
we have a shelter thanks to the wedding.
Would you rather we had gone to the refugee camp?
That's exactly what our problem is.
We are being persecuted, and we are fleeing without defending ourselves.
We have to stand up for our rights.
Against whom?
The farmers?
The hunters?
Or the government?
We are nomads.
It's always been thus.
When there is trouble, we go.
Nomads, yes!
But not cowards.
The men are ready to fight.
Let me prepare them.
Absolutely not!
Because your wife is a foreigner?
A�ssatou is integrated.
What's wrong with you?
I once loved your courage. But you're giving up.
Mustafa...
Courage isn't a demonstration of force,
but of wisdom.
Goodnight.
Salam aleykoum.
Aleykoum salam.
Can we help you?
We're looking for two men. Fulani.
The Bourikan chief was assassinated.
Sorry. We don't know anything about that.
We have been walking towards Koursa for a week
with women and children.
Why are you armed?
Our village was attacked. We are leading our families to safety.
Who is the chief here?
Wait here, I'll go get him.
Tidiane. Tidiane.
Dad. Dad...
Dad...
Dad... Dad...
May the all-powerful Allah curse your family,
your children, and all of your descendants!
You jackal!
Vulture!
Let me go. Let me go!
Mom!
Sira!
Sira.
More than 1,500,000 displaced persons in the northern area.
Today, Thursday, April 24, 2022,
the air assets have been called upon to bring...
You don't deserve to die by my weapon.
Yes, good day.
Have a good day, my brother.
Thank you very much.
Yes.
Come in.
Good evening, mother-in-law.
How are you?
I have to go find her.
Go find her where?
We don't know where they are.
They must be terrorists.
What use would terrorists have for her?
If she's alive, she must be their sex slave.
She would be better off dead.
Don't say that.
She grew up with her brothers,
who taught her to defend herself.
How to use weapons.
She can defend herself.
But they weren't able to defend themselves against them.
I'm sorry.
I will tell the police.
Jean-Sidi.
Be careful.
OK.
Y�r�! We lost five men. Did you hear?
Yes, unfortunately.
When are the new recruits arriving from Bourikan?
I just became chief. If I start recruiting now they'll suspect.
We need men.
If you hadn't killed all of Tidiane's men I would have recruited them.
Lower your voice.
Excuse me.
Yes, Karim, come in.
Welcome.
Thank you. They told me I would find you here.
Mustafa, this is Karim.
Salam aleykoum.
Aleykoum salam. Where should I put the weapons?
Here, in this tent, which you will guard.
Yes, sir.
Who is that?
He was recommended by the chief of the Eastern cell.
He's a weapons handling and training specialist.
Isn't he a little old?
It's his expertise we want.
Salam aleykoum.
Aleykoum salam.
Where are you?
I can't take it anymore. Come to me.
The man who led the attack
is named Y�r�.
He's the chief of Bourikan, now.
Did you tell the police?
I don't trust them.
They say that Y�r� killed his brother to take his place.
No investigation was done.
Get out of here! Get out of here.
Get out of here! Come on, get out of here!
Get out of here! Idiot.
- Your animals damaged my harvest. - He moved them.
Get out of this village, Fulani asshole!
Terrorist!
I called this meeting because I have noticed
that clans have been forming within the village,
and unfounded accusations have been made against certain communities.
Chief, they accuse us of being terrorists, or helping them.
Our animals are being stolen or killed. It has to stop.
Your animals are ruining our crops.
Then enclose them.
Are you crazy? How do we enclose them?
Calm down.
A�ssatou, this meeting is between men.
A "meeting between men?"
The terrorists are all around us, and with us.
Instead of worrying about how to protect the village,
you're bickering over crops and animals.
As I was saying, this is no time to be making accusations.
These issues between the communities have existed for many years,
and our grandfathers always found solutions
to preserve social cohesion.
You spend hours in meetings
and exclude us from any decisions,
decisions that affect our lives and our children's.
We have just as much right to information as you.
The communities must come together.
Tell everyone.
What about Sira?
The police have been informed. We must let them do their jobs.
A�ssatou. A�ssatou, are you there?
I'm coming.
How are you doing?
I'm OK, Khadidia.
Where is Jean-Sidi?
No idea.
He hasn't been answering his phone since this morning.
What's going on, A�ssatou?
Tell me what's going on!
I think he went to find Sira.
- Allah... - Khadidiah...
Khadidiah...
Let me go!
BOURIKAN STATION
Did you have a good trip?
It was very long.
Bush taxis are terrible.
Have you had any news?
Not really.
Is Y�r� here right now?
No, he only comes once a month.
Anyone know where he leaves to go to?
It's hard to get information.
Now go rest.
Are you the one who tried to escape?
Bring her to me.
Do you want to die?
What's your name?
Kemi.
How old are you?
17.
You will do my chores from now on.
There is food here for cooking.
Undress.
Hey...
I'm dying of hunger.
Where were you?
Sorry. Me went to pee.
No one can leave the group. Go back immediately.
What are you looking for?
I left a bag here, and now I can't find it.
It's very weird. I left it under the seat.
Allah be with you. I wanted to talk to you about that.
There is food missing, too.
Impossible.
Someone is taking food from under our noses?
Search the camp and the surrounding area.
Mashllam!
All�hu akbar, All�hu akbar!
Search everywhere.
Karim.
I don't think there is anyone here.
Whoever stole the bag must be in the camp.
Fall back.
Fall back, everyone.
Karim, fall back.
Kemi.
Help me.
Kemi...
We are going to get in trouble.
Where are you from?
Not far from here.
Not far? But there is nothing nearby.
Are you the one stealing food from the camp?
Kemi, they will kill us if they find her here.
Help her, please.
Are you pregnant?
No, no.
How long have you been hiding without them seeing you?
Almost four months.
Where are you from?
Nigeria.
The three of us are from Solhan, and they are from Djibo and Burkina.
They are from Gao, in Mali. She is from Bouak�,
and they are from somewhere in Niger.
Can I have a burka?
Thank you.
Salam aleykoum.
Aleykoum salam.
- Your weapons and recruits are here. - Allamdoulilah.
Get off.
- It's a pound short. - Something came up.
I'll pay you when the next order comes in, Inch'Allah.
Fine. Thank you.
Will you stay for lunch?
No, thank you. The next time, Inch'Allah.
May Allah be with you.
Your Grace
is enough for my soul.
Your Grace
is enough...
Did I hear singing?
Please. I'm pregnant.
- Take me, sir. - Shut up.
You, come forward.
I want to hear no more noise from you.
Do you know where they keep the keys for the armored cars?
We have to find them.
We can't approach them without being seen.
The only contact we have
is to have sex with them.
- That's when we must steal from them. - The men are very violent.
Do you think it's a simple roll in the hay?
Not only do they beat us,
but they hold our heads in their hands
to force us to look them in the eyes while they abuse us.
And Mustafa...
What about Mustafa?
He's weird...
Not only does he cover our heads
and rape us...
but he rapes us from behind.
Me go to get water.
I completely agree with you.
But if I'm not mistaken, there is no problem here.
- No. - OK.
Are any of the weapons faulty?
- Yes. - How many?
17 of them.
- 17 out of 50? - Yes.
I'm off to the village.
How is our food supply?
We have enough for a few more days.
Karim, station guards all around the camp.
Yes, sir.
The keys are with Y�r� and Mustafa.
They are round their necks.
If they wear them we'll never get our hands on them.
We have to try.
Go ahead. No one is stopping you.
They know who I am.
Kemi, why aren't you saying anything?
Aren't you Y�r�'s favorite?
You're the only one who can approach him.
Kemi. You must.
Do you want to be his slave for ever?
Anyway, Y�r� already left. We have to try Mustafa.
Even if we did succeed.
How far away is the closest police station?
We have to try.
If we don't do anything, we'll all die here.
Allah doesn't hear our prayers.
We have to act on our own.
You must be careful.
A baby is in there.
No. There's nothing.
Yes, there is. You are pregnant.
No.
Three months after the last attack,
led by three kamikaze fighters west of Koursa,
which hit a mosque, a school, and the main market square,
the city has been deserted.
The residents have been rehomed in camps.
There are now more than two million displaced persons.
The social services in the field are completely overwhelmed.
Food supplies are running out,
and the insecurity of the roads leading to the area
prevent food from being transported there by road...
Allah,
forgive me.
Forgive me for my sins.
Have mercy. Please.
Purify me.
Allah...
Release me. Release me from this demon.
I'm begging you, release me. Release me.
Have mercy. I'm begging you.
Purify me.
I'm begging you! Deliver me of this demon.
Allah...
What?
Me going to Mustafa. Him called me tonight.
Y�r� says you aren't allowed into the men's tent.
Him wants to talk to me.
Follow me.
Yes.
Did you ask for a girl?
No.
Sorry.
Wait.
She asked to see me?
Yes.
Let her in.
- Are you sure? - Yes, let her in.
Fine.
What do you want?
Hey, stop. I'm not interested.
Put that back on.
Don't touch me!
Or I'll shoot you in the head.
Stop.
Turn around.
Open your hands.
Raise your arms.
You're dead. You're dead!
You're dead. You're dead.
Bring me all the girls!
What did she do?
She tried to take the keys to the truck.
Don't do that. Y�r� will be furious.
Let him decide her fate.
Meanwhile I will punish her.
Mustafa...
Salam aleykoum.
Aleykoum salam.
Salam aleykoum.
I want to see the chief.
Salam aleykoum.
Aleykoum salam.
F� rata bouin?
I don't speak Mor�, chief.
What do you want?
I heard you were recruiting men.
- Who told you that? - The young people in the village.
- Did they tell you why? - For the glory of Islam.
- What's your name? - Jean-Sidi, chief.
Are you Christian?
I was, but it doesn't suit me anymore.
I want to join Islam.
What are you looking for in this village?
I came a few months ago to find work.
Everyone has deserted my village. I'm staying with an acquaintance.
Find four people to join you
by the next time I come.
Thank you, chief.
Yes...
And the Africans? Sadio Man� is good.
- Man� is good. - Yes, he is.
He plays a lot.
He's good. Inch'Allah.
What did she do now?
She tried to steal the keys to the truck.
Bring her to me.
You asked to see me?
When I was in the village a young Fulani men tried to get recruited.
He seemed suspicious to me. Try to find out about him.
If my suspicions are correct, have him killed.
His name is... Jean-Sidi.
Did you say "Jean-Sidi?"
- What's wrong? - Allah...
He's the fianc� of the girl you kidnapped.
He is looking for her, and he found you.
What do I have to fear from a farmer?
I'll send two men to take care of him tomorrow.
I knew that kidnapping would cause trouble.
Forget it. I'll take care of it.
You're supposed to be dead.
No one can see you yet.
It'll be dealt with by tomorrow.
I hope so.
Is everything OK?
Yes, fine.
Y�r� says we are almost out of food.
How is that possible?
Has our consumption gone up?
Yes, because half the girls are pregnant.
I don't know if I made the right choice, after all.
Which chioce?
Y�r� and all that.
I don't understand.
His thirst for power might ruin all our plans.
His recruits have no value for Islam.
I don't even know how you are able to train them.
I wasn't sure about you when you arrived.
You're too clean for a cause like ours.
But I have to admit you're good at what you do.
Experienced and very discreet.
Thank you.
Things are moving on all our bases.
People are talking. Y�r�... he's finished.
The Eastern cell will need someone wise and experienced like you
to lead the soldiers of Allah.
Will you accept the responsibility when the time comes?
Karim?
Allah's cause needs someone like you.
Yes, sir. You can count on me.
- May Allah protect you. - Amen.
Who are you?
I've seen you in the camp before. Are you the girl Y�r� kidnapped?
Are you here to kill me?
If that were the case, you would already be dead.
What are you doing here?
Why do you stay so close?
At least here I have a roof and water.
Don't approach the camp, anymore. You take too many risks.
Stop!
Who are you?
I'm thirsty.
Jean-Sidi?
Is that you?
Wait!
Wait for me!
Jean-Sidi, don't leave me!
It wasn't meant to happen now.
I can't stay any longer.
I was on my way to get married, you know.
My fianc� was named Jean-Sidi.
The only man of my life.
And that life with him ended today.
Allah has decided.
Don't lose hope.
He won't want me anymore.
What would he do with a woman who was sullied?
You don't know that. Maybe he'll understand.
Allah might have something else in mind for you.
- I didn't ask for anything. - All the more so.
So why do we pray so much, then?
So he makes the best choice for us.
For now, you have to leave here.
- Are the girls doing OK? - They're fine.
But the youngest one had a miscarriage and died.
Hey.
Any news about Jean-Sidi?
Higher!
Now run the course. Hurry.
Come on, faster.
Did you pick these men for the first attack?
Yes.
Take him out of the group.
Why? He's our best shooter.
Look at him. He has no self-confidence.
- He would give us all up. - But...
Hey, Karim. You're the weapons expert.
I have my own skills. Take him out of the group.
Faysal. Come here.
You can go.
But I want to carry out this mission, sir.
Are you disobeying my orders?
No, sir.
Go on.
Come here. Now.
It's time. The moment has come. Come closer.
Do you know how to use a weapon?
OK, you know how to aim,
but do you know how to load it and unload it?
Look. It's simple.
Take this watch.
At 11:30 p.m. you will put the explosives in place.
You will put one here,
one here, one on this side...
Avoid this spot here. There are gas tanks there.
Don't forget the girls are in the camp, too.
Some of the men will go very early that day
to set up a camp in the east and prepare for the second attack.
So there will be fewer people than normal in the camp.
Are Y�r� and Mustafa going?
No. They are co-ordinating the first attack,
so they will leave later in the day.
- Where will you be? - I will bring reinforcements.
At 5:00 a.m. you will go to the hill, ready to shoot,
and wait for my signal.
Don't do anything else. Just wait for my signal.
Shut up.
What will you do with him?
May Allah protect you.
Hey, hey...
We thought you were dead.
You gave birth? How is he?
Here. This explains everything.
Get ready. There's no time.
Wait.
- Your fianc� is looking for you. - What are you talking about?
Y�r� sent someone to kill him.
Don't move!
Hands up! Hands up!
Don't move.
- On the ground! - Hands behind your back!
Hands behind your back.
Get down! Get down!
Down on the ground.
They escaped!
They can't be far.
I'll take a few men and bring them back.
I AM ALIVE
Calm down. Calm down.
Don't be afraid. These men will help you.
Lieutenant, take these girls to safety.
Sira!
Melanie Kathan Subtitling: TransPerfect Media