She Walks in Darkness (2025) Movie Script
THE TERRORIST ORGANIZATION ETA WAS FOUNDED
IN 1958 DURING THE FRANCO REGIME.
AT THE TIME
OF THE DICTATOR'S DEATH IN 1975,
ETA HAD KILLED 44 PEOPLE IN SPAIN,
AMONG THEM, ADMIRAL CARRERO BLANCO,
PRIME MINISTER
AND THE DICTATOR'S RIGHT-HAND MAN.
WITH THE ARRIVAL OF DEMOCRACY IN SPAIN,
A FACTION OF THE TERRORIST ORGANIZATION
SURRENDERED THEIR WEAPONS.
We believe we've played a key role
in our people's history
and achieved considerable levels
of autonomy,
which we will still fight for
in nonviolent ways.
Armed combat and ETA
have served their purpose.
BUT ANOTHER FACTION
DECIDED TO CONTINUE KILLING.
Yesterday's surprise attack
in Zaragoza may be the work
of an ETA cell,
dispatched directly from Southern France.
IN THE '80S,
ETA SPREAD TERROR IN THE STREETS,
KILLING OVER 400 PEOPLE.
Moreno Arguilea was shot twice
in the head, killing him instantly.
Dramatic scenes of panic unfolded
in the city center.
Several children, six women,
and four men were among the victims.
IN THE '90S, THE SPANISH CIVIL GUARD
DEVISED AN OPERATION
TO WIPE OUT THE TERRORIST GROUP.
THE OPERATION LASTED FOR 12 YEARS.
HUNDREDS OF SPANISH
AND FRENCH OFFICERS WERE INVOLVED.
THIS COULD BE ONE OF THEIR STORIES.
I'm an artist from Paris
I'm an artist from Paris
I play very well!
We do too!
I play the drums!
TOWN HALL
JANUARY 23, 1995
I'm an artist from Paris
I'm an artist from Paris
I play very well!
We do too!
I play the violin
COEXISTENCE
SOLIDARITY
An ETA gunman
has shot and killed Gregorio Ordez,
leader of Guipzcoa's Partido Popular
and the man who was likely to become
the next mayor of San Sebastin.
The incident has sparked distress
in the Basque Country and beyond.
Thousands of citizens gathered in Bilbao
this evening for a demonstration
in protest of ETA's brutality
and to mourn
the loss of a brave politician
who had the democratic support
He came to pick up the car keys at eight.
A white Renault 6.
License plate San Sebastin 5401 AJ.
Sir.
- I gave him the keys.
- Don't blame yourself.
None of us, including you,
could have imagined they'd kill him.
There are hard times ahead.
Take extra precautions.
A YEAR AND A HALF EARLIER
- Hello?
- Meet me at the bar tomorrow at ten.
Officer Amaya Mateos Gins.
Currently serving in the Seville command.
She lost both her parents at age 16.
Studied English and French.
Knowledge of Basque, level two.
She is solitary, methodical, and orderly.
She shows signs of independent thinking
and a desire for adventure.
She's requested to serve
in the Basque Country twice.
When asked about her motivations
for joining the Civil Guard,
she answered with the verses
of an Irish poet.
"Nor law, nor duty bade me fight"
"Nor public men, nor cheering crowds"
"A lonely impulse of delight
Drove to this tumult in the clouds"
"I balanced all, brought all to mind"
"The years to come seemed waste of breath
A waste of breath the years behind"
"In balance with this life, this death"
Only four people
will know your true identity.
The prime minister,
the minister of the interior,
the head of the Civil Guard, and myself.
You will no longer be Amaya Mateos Gins.
We will train you to become
Amaia Lpez Elsegui,
an ikastola schoolteacher
and Basque National
Liberation Movement sympathizer.
I must remind you,
this is a highly dangerous mission.
If they find out about you,
they will kill you.
You will be on your own.
Take a few days to decide.
No, there's no need.
All right.
Where are we headed, sir?
To meet your mother.
Take good care of her, please.
This is your legend.
Your new identity.
Make it your own.
Your life depends on it.
Aramaio.
The ikastola, the Basque school,
has approved your application.
This is Begoa Landaburu,
the principal of the ikastola.
We arrested her husband five years ago.
He was part of the Donosti cell.
They have two kids.
Based on what we know, she oversees
legal ETA cells in Guipzcoa.
- Amaia?
- Yes.
Don't let her friendly demeanor fool you.
She's smart. She knows what she's doing.
We've never been able to charge her.
We'll use Italian songs
as a code to communicate with you.
Play them when you want to contact us.
She attended a religious school
in Brussels.
Then she went on
to study English and French.
Here are her enrollment records.
She never finished her degree, though.
Until now, she's supported herself
by tutoring and doing translations.
She translated the Irish poet Yeats
into Spanish.
It must've been good.
They published her work in this magazine.
How is she paying
for her mother's nursing home?
Her mother's widow's pension
and the money left
from selling her parents' apartment.
She's been attending
local Herri Batasuna meetings lately.
SPEECHES
- Ane, are you all by yourself?
- Yeah.
Don't worry. I'll keep you company.
Your mom will be here soon.
- Ane!
- There's your mom.
- Sweetie!
- Ama!
Wow. Your Basque is getting better.
- No way.
- You'll be speaking fluently soon.
I'm still embarrassed to speak in public.
Where did you learn Basque?
My ama taught me.
Is she still alive?
Yeah.
If you can even call it that.
She can't talk,
and she doesn't recognize anyone.
Not even me.
I'm sorry.
Hey, do you have plans later on today?
I was going to head home,
and I have to go see my ama later.
Well, I'm meeting some friends
for a drink.
You should come.
I need the lieutenant colonel.
What happened?
She's made contact.
She's taken me under her wing
but hasn't proposed anything yet.
She has been subtly asking me
a lot about my past, though.
She won't make a move
until she's certain you're trustworthy.
Avoid anything that could compromise you.
We've set up a visit
with your fianc at a discreet hotel.
Take the weekend off.
Thank you, sir.
Be very careful.
Nicolas
SPAIN-FRANCE BORDER CROSSING
One thing that's become clear
is that the Spanish government can take
40 of their Civil Guards dying every year.
So we should change our approach
and hit them where it hurts the most.
Our enemies aren't just
the nameless Civil Guards.
They are also those who use violence
against our people
from positions of complete safety.
We should choose our targets carefully
and attack the heart of the state.
Politicians, judges,
journalists
From now on,
we'll distribute the suffering.
Arrieta will cross the border.
We'll get the Donosti cell running again.
- Goodbye, sir.
- Bye.
ONWARD
INDEPENDENCE
SOCIALISM
ETA, the people are with you!
RETURN BASQUE DETAINEES TO EUSKAL HERRIA
That's Joseba.
Euskal Herria is under military
and police occupation,
pushing us from a position of resistance
to an offensive stance,
where street violence
reflects the reality of our situation.
We've been enduring this violence
here in our country for years.
We can name names.
It's time for others
to start suffering too.
The enemies of Euskal Herria
have names too.
The judges, journalists, councillors,
and politicians all have names.
Let's go.
Free Euskadi!
ETA, the people are with you!
- They're following us.
- I know.
A woman in green and two men.
Let's go to my place.
- What's this place called?
- Aramaio.
Aramaio, that's it.
Where my am on a and ama are from.
Why did you come back from Belgium?
Partly for my mother.
She hated living there.
But also for me.
I broke off a long relationship.
There was nothing left there for me.
But mostly, I came
because I wanted to help.
I'm embarrassed to say this,
since you've been fighting
for years and your husband's in jail.
But I'm not like you, Begoa.
- I've always been a coward.
- In this war, everyone does what they can.
Everything helps,
no matter how small it may seem.
I don't know.
I belong to ETA.
I joined ten years ago.
I'd like to propose something.
I'm Amaia.
What do you want me to call you?
I don't speak Basque.
My room?
Over there.
I need you to buy these things.
Memorize it.
- When does the garbage truck come by?
- Any minute now.
When the truck passes, throw it inside.
- Got it?
- Yeah.
Cooking's not your strong suit.
Nope.
Thanks.
I NEED HELP WITH THE GARBAGE BAGS
OUT OF ORDER
Someone will come pick these keys up.
They're for the white Renault out front.
SOUTH OF FRANCE
JANUARY 1996
ETA was responsible for the abduction
of a Burgos prison officer last Wednesday.
An anonymous source
told the newspaper Egin
that the terrorist group
was behind the abduction.
In a brief statement given last night
to the Basque newspaper Egin,
the terrorist organization ETA
claimed responsibility
for abducting the Burgos prison officer
and confirmed that more news
will follow in the coming days.
Logroo penitentiary center staff
hold a 15-minute vigil every Wednesday
Is something wrong?
at the prison gate.
Countless representatives
from groups and institutions
have come by to show their supp...
I know you don't like talking about it,
but when will you come back home?
You said it'd be a few months,
but it's been over two years.
Yeah, I know.
But
let's not talk about that now.
Tell me.
How's everything at the office?
Too good.
So good, I can't keep up,
so I got a business partner.
A woman.
A woman?
What do you mean?
- Amaya, what's wrong?
- Nothing.
What's the matter?
I don't know.
I'm sorry.
Whatever it is you're doing,
you've been here too long.
FEBRUARY 6, 1996
They were approached by two young men,
near 13 San Martn Street.
After threatening the victim
and his son with guns,
they shot the well-known socialist leader
in the head.
LAW SCHOOL, MADRID
FEBRUARY 14, 1996
EX-PRESIDENT, THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURUAM's law school has suspended classes.
It's the university's way of mourning
the history of law professor
Francisco Toms y Valiente.
Enough is enough!
Come in.
In the kitchen.
Here's the phone you asked for.
- Is it for you?
- No, for Isuntza.
He's handling Ortega Lara.
I'm considering giving Amaia
more responsibilities.
You made sure?
Yeah.
I'll look into her.
Get someone to watch her in the meantime.
What for?
She's too perfect.
I heard you lived in Brussels.
Yeah.
I lived there for a while too.
I didn't like it.
Well, I did.
- Where'd you live?
- Molenbeek.
- Evariste Pierron Street.
- I know the place.
I lived nearby.
There was a bistro there
called Le Mariton, right?
No.
Le Mariton isn't a bistro.
It's a restaurant.
It's downtown and really expensive.
I'll see you soon.
The card matches this number.
- Did you verify it?
- Yes.
Activate a wiretapping team
24 hours a day.
And talk to Judge Le Vert.
Have her authorize the wiretap in France.
Yes, sir.
The lambs' water is on the way.
The lambs' water is on the way.
It's Isuntza.
They're delivering explosives.
Order traffic officers to be on alert.
Have them stop any suspicious vans.
And contact the French Judicial Police.
We're arresting Isuntza.
This is for us.
Bol, 5k.
Five million pesetas is a lot of money.
And ETA usually works with francs.
This is an operation in Spain.
It might be the Ortega Lara abduction.
Investigate everything connected to Bol.
First names, last names,
aliases, companies Everything.
- Hello?
- Begoa Landaburu?
- This is she.
- Joseba is dead.
What?
Your husband hanged himself in prison.
I'm sorry.
- Hello.
- Hi.
I brought some things for Begoa.
She's inside.
- Hi.
- Hi.
How are you?
Fine. I'm fine.
The kids did some drawings for you.
Want a cigarette?
Will you help me organize his clothes?
I want to send them to the prisons.
Sure.
He's the txakurra pig
who arrested and tortured Joseba.
Lieutenant Colonel Julio Castro Snchez.
A real son of a bitch.
I know I could be arrested any day now.
They will torture me.
They did the same to Joseba.
I'll resist as much as I can.
But going to prison?
Spending 20 years alone,
away from my kids that terrifies me.
- Don't think about that now.
- Lately, it's all I think about.
After what happened,
you could ask for some time to get away.
And focus on your kids.
I'm not quitting now.
I've been in this fight since I was 15.
I have no choice but to carry on.
If you're an abertzale, a patriot,
born in Euskal Herria,
you're on probation from day one.
Sooner or later,
you'll end up behind bars.
Or in the cemetery.
She has a picture of you in her room.
And of General Galindo
and some others at the Intxaurrondo base.
- You didn't tell me you arrested him.
- I didn't think it was necessary.
I interrogated him too.
Right.
She asked me to join a cell
to gather intel on potential targets.
Military personnel, Civil Guards,
and police to attack in the coming months.
We'll provide you with information
on the targets.
Before I forget,
thanks to the intel you gave us
on Arrieta's phone,
we intercepted a van carrying explosives
bound for Madrid.
We arrested Isuntza
and seized important documents.
Sir, looks like we've found "Bol."
His name is Josu Uribetxeberria Bolinaga.
He's a member of a support cell.
He's renting an industrial unit
in Mondragn.
The Guipzcoa Civil Guard freed
Jos Antonio Ortega Lara in Mondragn.
The prison official walked out
of the zulo hideout,
where he'd been kept for 532 days.
With this operation,
and four suspected ETA members arrested,
the Civil Guard has put an end
to the longest abduction in ETA's history.
This is where Jos Antonio Ortega Lara
was found early this morning
by Civil Guard officers.
Talleres Jalgi is an industrial unit
of approximately 7,500 square feet,
located in the San Andrs neighborhood
of Mondragn.
Inside, they built a zulo
with a complex hydraulic access system.
The police weren't able to reach
Ortega Lara's cell until 6:30 a.m.
Promise you'll think about it?
Promise.
Come on.
Get going.
You're going to miss your train.
CATERING BUDGEWEDDING SERVICE
He's a sergeant
who volunteered for the mission.
He's special forces.
He's prepared.
Here are the schedules, itineraries,
and some photos you supposedly took.
If this goes well,
you could move up the ranks.
Sir.
What's your plan for me?
To go to France.
We don't know how yet,
but when the time comes,
we'll make you
an ETA member seeking refuge there.
What would my mission in France be?
To get close to the leadership
and assist us in locating ETA's zulos.
That's where they keep their weapons
and explosives.
We've been searching for years.
Two or three more years, at least.
Yes. At least.
- Begoa, what are you doing here?
- I need to talk to you.
Sure.
Not here.
Why did you bring me here?
You were seen with a guy at a hotel.
That was Antonio.
- I told you about him, Begoa.
- No, you didn't.
- I did.
- Who is he?
My boyfriend from Brussels.
He wants us to get married.
- Why didn't you take him to your place?
- I don't know.
He thought a hotel would be more romantic.
Why am I being interrogated like this?
My private life...
You don't have a private life now, Amaia.
You belong to ETA.
I have what you asked for.
Show me.
He's a Civil Guard sergeant.
Regular as clockwork.
He drives to his base
every morning at 7:50.
His street connects to an avenue.
That sergeant will be our next target.
Andoni will be responsible for that cell.
You'll be the driver.
Ever fired a weapon?
No.
It's easier than it looks.
It all went wrong.
The txakurra saw my face.
Don't worry about that now.
According to the news,
he's fighting for his life.
Take it away.
What?
Take it. I don't want to use it anymore.
It saved your life.
I know.
But I don't want to use it again.
Thanks.
The sergeant's out of the woods.
We told the media he was
in critical condition to protect you.
- Sorry. I thought the sergeant knew...
- He did.
But he went too far and disobeyed orders.
He was trying too hard
to make it convincing.
Sure.
You know, it was the first time
I shot someone.
And I didn't shoot a criminal.
I shot a fellow officer.
You can't think like that.
Look on the bright side.
Nobody will question you now.
I want to go back home.
I think this is my last chance
to be a normal person again.
I'm really sorry,
sir, but I've reached my limit.
You don't need to explain yourself.
Your work was exemplary.
Can I help you with anything?
A new assignment, maybe?
No.
I think I'm quitting the force.
Have you thought about
what you'll tell Begoa?
Yeah.
Something like the truth.
I don't know.
Maybe she wasn't cut out for this.
Maybe.
But she's definitely not cut out
to be a wife and mother.
CARMONA, SEVILLE
Good evening. All signs point
to ETA having abducted
the Partido Popular's city councillor
for Ermua, Biscay,
Miguel ngel Blanco Garrido.
Egin received an anonymous death threat
against the councillor.
They said they'd act within 48 hours,
by Saturday at 4:00 in the afternoon,
if the Ministry of the Interior
does not group ETA inmates
in Basque Country prisons.
He's going to die.
Mayor Oreja
has informed the prime minister
Take this dress off.
Hundreds of Miguel ngel's neighbors
took part in
an almost impromptu silent protest
through the streets of Ermua
just hours after hearing the news.
MIGUEL, WE'RE WAITING FOR YOU
But politicians were not the ones
taking center stage today.
Our society played the leading role,
as millions of people
throughout Spain rose up
to face a terrifying reality
that we have all grown too tired of.
And here we are,
waiting for the fateful deadline
set by ETA, waiting until 4:00 p.m.
And, of course,
we join the family in hoping
for Miguel ngel's quick return
back here, to his home.
Enough is enough!
SAN SEBASTIN, JULY 12
MAN FOUND IN LASARTE
WITH TWO GUNSHOT WOUNDS TO THE HEAD
What do we have on the zulos?
Not much.
We believe there are five
in small towns across the south of France.
After all these years,
we're still in the dark.
They're ETA's best-kept secret.
You'll have to contact Begoa.
We'll arrest Andoni once you do.
We'll take advantage of this
to speed up your escape to France.
There, we'll be relying on you.
You'll be our eyes.
But first, you have to regain
Begoa's trust.
It's a good time to go back.
They're increasingly on their own.
So?
I heard what was happening
and how we were being harassed.
My whole world came crashing down.
I felt ridiculous walking around Brussels,
holding Antonio's hand.
Was what we did with the councillor right?
No.
I think it was wrong.
And it'll cost us,
politically speaking.
But what's done is done.
Andoni was arrested this morning.
- What if he talks?
- He will.
You need to go to France
before you're identified.
I'll go with you.
TWO YEARS LATER
SOUTH OF FRANCE
A van packed with 20 kilos of dynamite
exploded in front of Fernando Buesa,
the leader of lava's socialist party
and Basque Parliament party spokesperson.
He was with Jorge Dez Elorza,
bodyguard and Ertzaintza officer
Jos Luis Lpez de Lacalle
was murdered at 9:45 this morning
in front of his house
in Andoain, Guipzcoa.
COMMUNIST PARTY MEMBER (1938-2000)
He was shot four times.
Twice in the head and twice in the chest.
Lpez de Lacalle, a founding member
of Foro de Ermua, was 63 years old,
married, and a father of two.
Former socialist minister Ernest Lluch
has been murdered
tonight at the garage at his residence
with two gunshots to the head.
The attack took place
just before 10:00 p.m.,
although his body remained hidden
between some cars
TXORI (BIRD) ZULO
ETA'S SAFE AND DOCUMENT ARCHIVE
They call him "Dagoki."
I've been his driver this past week.
His real name is Juan Cruz Maiza Artola.
We found his fingerprint
four years ago during a search.
It seems he manages the zulos.
We're on the right track.
Okay.
I was waiting here.
The car Dagoki came out of was
a red Nissan, plate number 5522 SO 33.
- I don't think they came from far away.
- Why?
It was pouring
just minutes before they arrived.
But the car was dry.
It wasn't out in the rain.
I picked Dagoki up, and we left.
The two nearest towns
are Mouguerre and Ayherre.
One of the zulos could be in this area.
And another thing.
I've located another area
where a different zulo could be.
I took Dagoki here yesterday.
He got into a gray Ford,
license plate 2776 LA 33.
A blue Mercedes van followed them
as soon as they left.
License plate 4563 MA 33.
They went south,
towards Urrugne.
The zulo must be around here.
URRUGNE ZULO
EXPLOSIVES, GRENADES, GRENADE LAUNCHERS
Nice work.
Thanks, sir.
It's my daughter's birthday.
Did you cut your hair?
It looks good.
Are you seeing somebody?
No.
Tomorrow, pick up a car at this address.
It's a red Citron.
The keys will be in the ignition.
Take it to Dax at 4:00 p.m.
Bring it to the parking lot
in front of the bridge.
A lady will be waiting for you there.
Give her the car
and come back on your own.
- Her.
- Fabianne Tapia.
The partner of ETA's number one,
Iaki de Rentera.
They have a daughter together.
She's been off our radar for a while.
We'll watch her house.
Rentera's bound to show up.
We'll arrest him as soon as he does.
Your mother passed away.
Want me to stay?
No.
What do we know?
It seems like they knew his every move.
They've known about the house for a while.
Apparently, they moved in really fast.
Iaki barely had time to destroy anything.
They seized boxes full of documents.
It doesn't look good.
The house was very secure.
Tell Begoa I need to speak with her.
But have her come with you,
not the driver.
Thanks to the documents
seized from Rentera,
we now know of the existence
of a zulo that they call
"Txernobil."
It's probably the most important one.
We're also monitoring
the area you pointed out
between Saint-Pierre-d'Irube
and Mouguerre,
which is where we assume
the Txori zulo is located.
I checked out the latest arrests.
We used to be ahead of the Civil Guard,
but they're now several steps ahead of us.
Not because there's been
a breach of secrecy
or because the French police
are working with the txakurras.
There's another reason.
We have a mole.
Don't trust anyone until we identify them,
even if they're close to you.
I think I know who it is.
- You don't like it?
- I'm not hungry.
What's wrong?
We're dropping like flies
and the Civil Guard is closing in.
They're too close at times.
What made you join ETA?
Why are you asking me this now?
It's weird you left everything behind
and came here.
My reasons were different from yours,
but that doesn't make them any less valid.
You'll always have your kids.
I left everything behind.
What we left behind doesn't matter.
I want to know why you did it.
Maybe because I've been on my own
since I was a kid.
And for once, I wanted to belong.
To not be alone
while doing something that really matters.
And this? This matters to me.
You're driving him today.
Let's go.
Turn left.
Stop here.
- What are you doing?
- He's a txakurra mole.
Arms behind your seat.
- Okay.
- Now, damn it!
Calm down. Okay.
Here.
Keep watch.
Give me that.
Give it here.
I'm an air force captain.
The border is just a few miles away.
If you take me to Spain,
I swear, anything you've done won't...
Start the engine.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name
My name's Miguel Luque.
Please tell my family that Please
Jesus fucking Christ!
Pull something like that again,
and I'll kill you.
You got that? I will kill you.
I can assure you,
we didn't know about him.
How'd they find him out?
The captain, may he rest in peace,
and the secret service were sloppy.
And the fight against ETA,
as you know, doesn't allow for mistakes.
Tomorrow we'll arrest Begoa
and members of the logistics network.
I thought you'd like to know.
She was going to see her kids
this weekend.
She'll see them in jail now.
It's been over a year since I saw my kids.
Let's see how this goes.
At 9:00 p.m., here.
I've got a bad feeling about this.
Shit. I see txakurras everywhere.
I know you want to see your kids.
But if you think we're being followed,
maybe we should turn around.
No. It'll be fine.
Bye.
Bye.
It's a bit out of the way.
But after Begoa's arrest,
it's the safest place.
- Hello.
- Hi.
You can go up. Second door on the left.
The informant we killed couldn't be
behind the majority of the arrests.
He'd been in France for less than a year.
We've had a mole inside for years.
I'm going to need to see Old Txiki.
It's been too long, Txiki.
Over ten years.
Yeah, it's been a long time.
Here. The names of inmates
who need to tell us how they were arrested
and who they were in contact with.
Someone's playing us.
And has been for a long time.
TXERNOBIL ZULO
500 KG OF EXPLOSIVES
4,000 ELECTRIC DETONATORS
50 UZIS
33 GRENADE LAUNCHERS
300 RIFLES AND SUBMACHINE GUNS
2 GROUND-TO-AIR MISSILES
The zulo is here.
The light came on just over a mile away.
It's a secluded farmhouse.
We've located the five zulos, sir.
Do you have kids?
Two. A son and a daughter.
My son just graduated from the academy.
My daughter's a nurse,
but we butt heads a lot.
- Why's that?
- She doesn't like that I'm a Civil Guard.
She thinks we're still
under Franco's influence.
I used to get angry at my father too.
I realized, I've lived more years
without my parents than with them.
I don't remember their voices.
Sometimes I can't remember their faces.
Who chose the songs we use to communicate?
My wife did.
Thank her for me.
She died three years ago.
I'm sorry.
Hello, Txiki.
- Is that all of them?
- All the prisons.
- Goodbye.
- Bye.
YOU KNOW WHO IT IS.
"The years to come seemed waste of breath"
"A waste of breath the years behind
In balance with this life, this death"
- So?
- I don't know what to say, Marisol.
It's been ages since I read poetry
translated into Spanish.
But some of these words and verses
seem old-fashioned to me,
like "caudillo" for "public men."
Or how she translates,
"A lonely impulse of delight
Drove to this tumult in the clouds."
It feels like the work of an academic
or an older poet.
We've got to investigate these three.
It's one of them.
Who should I start with?
This one.
Let's go. I'll show you the way.
Stop here.
Mind if I smoke?
I'd rather you didn't.
I heard you're a translator.
You translated English poets into Spanish.
An Irish poet, mostly.
Yeats.
- Heard of him?
- No.
But I read the poem you translated.
I can't remember the title, though.
"An Irish Airman Foresees His Death."
Right.
That one.
I'm sure that, in this valley,
no one was born or buried
under the name Edurne Elsegui.
I know the name of everyone
who was born and died here.
My son.
That funeral home in San Sebastin
gave you the wrong information.
Yes?
Thank you, sir.
I was just told that I'm accused
in three torture cases in Intxaurrondo.
INTXAURRONDO BASE
9 CONVICTIONS FOR TORTURE
5 FOR KIDNAPPING AND 5 FOR MURDER
On March 22nd,
the funeral home where I work
picked up Edurne Elsegui's body.
We were meant to take it
to the Aramaio cemetery.
But there's no record of a funeral there.
So I looked into it,
and none of our drivers transferred a body
from the Aldakonea nursing home to Aramaio
or anywhere in the Basque Country.
They took it to the South.
To Cazalla de la Sierra.
In Seville.
We've heard that they're really on edge.
They know they have a mole.
You're in danger.
Leadership has decided to end the mission.
What?
Carrying on is dangerous,
and all five zulos have been located.
We'll speed up the operation
to dismantle them. It'll start on the 3rd.
You'll have to leave the same day
to avoid raising suspicions.
Tune in to Radio Nacional's news bulletin
at 9:00 every morning.
If we believe you're in danger,
they'll play the song "Parole, parole."
When this is all over,
what are you planning to do?
I'd like to meet new people.
People who aren't like us.
We have the mole. It's the driver.
OPERATION SANCTUARY
Commander. It's time.
And that wraps up our news bulletin,
just after 9:05 a.m.
It's proving to be
a particularly bad Sunday for traffic.
The police and National Traffic Authority
have put special measures in place
to manage the flow of traffic
this morning.
More on that shortly.
But first, let's take a look
at today's weather.
We're joined by Reyes Eguilior from
the National Meteorological Institute.
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
Skies will be mostly clear today,
and temperatures
are expected to remain hot
You need to hear this conversation.
We have the mole. It's the driver.
Call Radio Nacional.
Have them play the song. Now.
Hello?
It's the driver.
Okay.
We were too late.
Maybe she didn't hear the song.
Talk to the gendarmerie.
Get us the local station.
those coming from areas farther
from the circuit should use the M-607,
or alternatively, take the detour via
- Hello.
- Hello.
- Is there any coffee left?
- No. I just finished it.
Do you have the song
"Parole, parole" by Mina?
There's a French version.
Yes, French.
Look for it. Please.
Dagoki has a job for you.
I'll finish my cigarette first.
Is it a long trip?
Kind of.
I need to use the bathroom.
OPERATION SANCTUARY
WAS THE BIGGEST BLOW DEALT TO ETA.
WITH THEIR ZULOS DESTROYED
AND LEADERSHIP DISMANTLED,
IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME
BEFORE THE TERRORIST GROUP FELL.
SEVEN YEARS LATER, IN OCTOBER OF 2011,
ETA ANNOUNCED A PERMANENT CEASEFIRE.
SHE WALKS IN DARKNESS
Subtitle translation by: Meredith Cannella
IN 1958 DURING THE FRANCO REGIME.
AT THE TIME
OF THE DICTATOR'S DEATH IN 1975,
ETA HAD KILLED 44 PEOPLE IN SPAIN,
AMONG THEM, ADMIRAL CARRERO BLANCO,
PRIME MINISTER
AND THE DICTATOR'S RIGHT-HAND MAN.
WITH THE ARRIVAL OF DEMOCRACY IN SPAIN,
A FACTION OF THE TERRORIST ORGANIZATION
SURRENDERED THEIR WEAPONS.
We believe we've played a key role
in our people's history
and achieved considerable levels
of autonomy,
which we will still fight for
in nonviolent ways.
Armed combat and ETA
have served their purpose.
BUT ANOTHER FACTION
DECIDED TO CONTINUE KILLING.
Yesterday's surprise attack
in Zaragoza may be the work
of an ETA cell,
dispatched directly from Southern France.
IN THE '80S,
ETA SPREAD TERROR IN THE STREETS,
KILLING OVER 400 PEOPLE.
Moreno Arguilea was shot twice
in the head, killing him instantly.
Dramatic scenes of panic unfolded
in the city center.
Several children, six women,
and four men were among the victims.
IN THE '90S, THE SPANISH CIVIL GUARD
DEVISED AN OPERATION
TO WIPE OUT THE TERRORIST GROUP.
THE OPERATION LASTED FOR 12 YEARS.
HUNDREDS OF SPANISH
AND FRENCH OFFICERS WERE INVOLVED.
THIS COULD BE ONE OF THEIR STORIES.
I'm an artist from Paris
I'm an artist from Paris
I play very well!
We do too!
I play the drums!
TOWN HALL
JANUARY 23, 1995
I'm an artist from Paris
I'm an artist from Paris
I play very well!
We do too!
I play the violin
COEXISTENCE
SOLIDARITY
An ETA gunman
has shot and killed Gregorio Ordez,
leader of Guipzcoa's Partido Popular
and the man who was likely to become
the next mayor of San Sebastin.
The incident has sparked distress
in the Basque Country and beyond.
Thousands of citizens gathered in Bilbao
this evening for a demonstration
in protest of ETA's brutality
and to mourn
the loss of a brave politician
who had the democratic support
He came to pick up the car keys at eight.
A white Renault 6.
License plate San Sebastin 5401 AJ.
Sir.
- I gave him the keys.
- Don't blame yourself.
None of us, including you,
could have imagined they'd kill him.
There are hard times ahead.
Take extra precautions.
A YEAR AND A HALF EARLIER
- Hello?
- Meet me at the bar tomorrow at ten.
Officer Amaya Mateos Gins.
Currently serving in the Seville command.
She lost both her parents at age 16.
Studied English and French.
Knowledge of Basque, level two.
She is solitary, methodical, and orderly.
She shows signs of independent thinking
and a desire for adventure.
She's requested to serve
in the Basque Country twice.
When asked about her motivations
for joining the Civil Guard,
she answered with the verses
of an Irish poet.
"Nor law, nor duty bade me fight"
"Nor public men, nor cheering crowds"
"A lonely impulse of delight
Drove to this tumult in the clouds"
"I balanced all, brought all to mind"
"The years to come seemed waste of breath
A waste of breath the years behind"
"In balance with this life, this death"
Only four people
will know your true identity.
The prime minister,
the minister of the interior,
the head of the Civil Guard, and myself.
You will no longer be Amaya Mateos Gins.
We will train you to become
Amaia Lpez Elsegui,
an ikastola schoolteacher
and Basque National
Liberation Movement sympathizer.
I must remind you,
this is a highly dangerous mission.
If they find out about you,
they will kill you.
You will be on your own.
Take a few days to decide.
No, there's no need.
All right.
Where are we headed, sir?
To meet your mother.
Take good care of her, please.
This is your legend.
Your new identity.
Make it your own.
Your life depends on it.
Aramaio.
The ikastola, the Basque school,
has approved your application.
This is Begoa Landaburu,
the principal of the ikastola.
We arrested her husband five years ago.
He was part of the Donosti cell.
They have two kids.
Based on what we know, she oversees
legal ETA cells in Guipzcoa.
- Amaia?
- Yes.
Don't let her friendly demeanor fool you.
She's smart. She knows what she's doing.
We've never been able to charge her.
We'll use Italian songs
as a code to communicate with you.
Play them when you want to contact us.
She attended a religious school
in Brussels.
Then she went on
to study English and French.
Here are her enrollment records.
She never finished her degree, though.
Until now, she's supported herself
by tutoring and doing translations.
She translated the Irish poet Yeats
into Spanish.
It must've been good.
They published her work in this magazine.
How is she paying
for her mother's nursing home?
Her mother's widow's pension
and the money left
from selling her parents' apartment.
She's been attending
local Herri Batasuna meetings lately.
SPEECHES
- Ane, are you all by yourself?
- Yeah.
Don't worry. I'll keep you company.
Your mom will be here soon.
- Ane!
- There's your mom.
- Sweetie!
- Ama!
Wow. Your Basque is getting better.
- No way.
- You'll be speaking fluently soon.
I'm still embarrassed to speak in public.
Where did you learn Basque?
My ama taught me.
Is she still alive?
Yeah.
If you can even call it that.
She can't talk,
and she doesn't recognize anyone.
Not even me.
I'm sorry.
Hey, do you have plans later on today?
I was going to head home,
and I have to go see my ama later.
Well, I'm meeting some friends
for a drink.
You should come.
I need the lieutenant colonel.
What happened?
She's made contact.
She's taken me under her wing
but hasn't proposed anything yet.
She has been subtly asking me
a lot about my past, though.
She won't make a move
until she's certain you're trustworthy.
Avoid anything that could compromise you.
We've set up a visit
with your fianc at a discreet hotel.
Take the weekend off.
Thank you, sir.
Be very careful.
Nicolas
SPAIN-FRANCE BORDER CROSSING
One thing that's become clear
is that the Spanish government can take
40 of their Civil Guards dying every year.
So we should change our approach
and hit them where it hurts the most.
Our enemies aren't just
the nameless Civil Guards.
They are also those who use violence
against our people
from positions of complete safety.
We should choose our targets carefully
and attack the heart of the state.
Politicians, judges,
journalists
From now on,
we'll distribute the suffering.
Arrieta will cross the border.
We'll get the Donosti cell running again.
- Goodbye, sir.
- Bye.
ONWARD
INDEPENDENCE
SOCIALISM
ETA, the people are with you!
RETURN BASQUE DETAINEES TO EUSKAL HERRIA
That's Joseba.
Euskal Herria is under military
and police occupation,
pushing us from a position of resistance
to an offensive stance,
where street violence
reflects the reality of our situation.
We've been enduring this violence
here in our country for years.
We can name names.
It's time for others
to start suffering too.
The enemies of Euskal Herria
have names too.
The judges, journalists, councillors,
and politicians all have names.
Let's go.
Free Euskadi!
ETA, the people are with you!
- They're following us.
- I know.
A woman in green and two men.
Let's go to my place.
- What's this place called?
- Aramaio.
Aramaio, that's it.
Where my am on a and ama are from.
Why did you come back from Belgium?
Partly for my mother.
She hated living there.
But also for me.
I broke off a long relationship.
There was nothing left there for me.
But mostly, I came
because I wanted to help.
I'm embarrassed to say this,
since you've been fighting
for years and your husband's in jail.
But I'm not like you, Begoa.
- I've always been a coward.
- In this war, everyone does what they can.
Everything helps,
no matter how small it may seem.
I don't know.
I belong to ETA.
I joined ten years ago.
I'd like to propose something.
I'm Amaia.
What do you want me to call you?
I don't speak Basque.
My room?
Over there.
I need you to buy these things.
Memorize it.
- When does the garbage truck come by?
- Any minute now.
When the truck passes, throw it inside.
- Got it?
- Yeah.
Cooking's not your strong suit.
Nope.
Thanks.
I NEED HELP WITH THE GARBAGE BAGS
OUT OF ORDER
Someone will come pick these keys up.
They're for the white Renault out front.
SOUTH OF FRANCE
JANUARY 1996
ETA was responsible for the abduction
of a Burgos prison officer last Wednesday.
An anonymous source
told the newspaper Egin
that the terrorist group
was behind the abduction.
In a brief statement given last night
to the Basque newspaper Egin,
the terrorist organization ETA
claimed responsibility
for abducting the Burgos prison officer
and confirmed that more news
will follow in the coming days.
Logroo penitentiary center staff
hold a 15-minute vigil every Wednesday
Is something wrong?
at the prison gate.
Countless representatives
from groups and institutions
have come by to show their supp...
I know you don't like talking about it,
but when will you come back home?
You said it'd be a few months,
but it's been over two years.
Yeah, I know.
But
let's not talk about that now.
Tell me.
How's everything at the office?
Too good.
So good, I can't keep up,
so I got a business partner.
A woman.
A woman?
What do you mean?
- Amaya, what's wrong?
- Nothing.
What's the matter?
I don't know.
I'm sorry.
Whatever it is you're doing,
you've been here too long.
FEBRUARY 6, 1996
They were approached by two young men,
near 13 San Martn Street.
After threatening the victim
and his son with guns,
they shot the well-known socialist leader
in the head.
LAW SCHOOL, MADRID
FEBRUARY 14, 1996
EX-PRESIDENT, THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURUAM's law school has suspended classes.
It's the university's way of mourning
the history of law professor
Francisco Toms y Valiente.
Enough is enough!
Come in.
In the kitchen.
Here's the phone you asked for.
- Is it for you?
- No, for Isuntza.
He's handling Ortega Lara.
I'm considering giving Amaia
more responsibilities.
You made sure?
Yeah.
I'll look into her.
Get someone to watch her in the meantime.
What for?
She's too perfect.
I heard you lived in Brussels.
Yeah.
I lived there for a while too.
I didn't like it.
Well, I did.
- Where'd you live?
- Molenbeek.
- Evariste Pierron Street.
- I know the place.
I lived nearby.
There was a bistro there
called Le Mariton, right?
No.
Le Mariton isn't a bistro.
It's a restaurant.
It's downtown and really expensive.
I'll see you soon.
The card matches this number.
- Did you verify it?
- Yes.
Activate a wiretapping team
24 hours a day.
And talk to Judge Le Vert.
Have her authorize the wiretap in France.
Yes, sir.
The lambs' water is on the way.
The lambs' water is on the way.
It's Isuntza.
They're delivering explosives.
Order traffic officers to be on alert.
Have them stop any suspicious vans.
And contact the French Judicial Police.
We're arresting Isuntza.
This is for us.
Bol, 5k.
Five million pesetas is a lot of money.
And ETA usually works with francs.
This is an operation in Spain.
It might be the Ortega Lara abduction.
Investigate everything connected to Bol.
First names, last names,
aliases, companies Everything.
- Hello?
- Begoa Landaburu?
- This is she.
- Joseba is dead.
What?
Your husband hanged himself in prison.
I'm sorry.
- Hello.
- Hi.
I brought some things for Begoa.
She's inside.
- Hi.
- Hi.
How are you?
Fine. I'm fine.
The kids did some drawings for you.
Want a cigarette?
Will you help me organize his clothes?
I want to send them to the prisons.
Sure.
He's the txakurra pig
who arrested and tortured Joseba.
Lieutenant Colonel Julio Castro Snchez.
A real son of a bitch.
I know I could be arrested any day now.
They will torture me.
They did the same to Joseba.
I'll resist as much as I can.
But going to prison?
Spending 20 years alone,
away from my kids that terrifies me.
- Don't think about that now.
- Lately, it's all I think about.
After what happened,
you could ask for some time to get away.
And focus on your kids.
I'm not quitting now.
I've been in this fight since I was 15.
I have no choice but to carry on.
If you're an abertzale, a patriot,
born in Euskal Herria,
you're on probation from day one.
Sooner or later,
you'll end up behind bars.
Or in the cemetery.
She has a picture of you in her room.
And of General Galindo
and some others at the Intxaurrondo base.
- You didn't tell me you arrested him.
- I didn't think it was necessary.
I interrogated him too.
Right.
She asked me to join a cell
to gather intel on potential targets.
Military personnel, Civil Guards,
and police to attack in the coming months.
We'll provide you with information
on the targets.
Before I forget,
thanks to the intel you gave us
on Arrieta's phone,
we intercepted a van carrying explosives
bound for Madrid.
We arrested Isuntza
and seized important documents.
Sir, looks like we've found "Bol."
His name is Josu Uribetxeberria Bolinaga.
He's a member of a support cell.
He's renting an industrial unit
in Mondragn.
The Guipzcoa Civil Guard freed
Jos Antonio Ortega Lara in Mondragn.
The prison official walked out
of the zulo hideout,
where he'd been kept for 532 days.
With this operation,
and four suspected ETA members arrested,
the Civil Guard has put an end
to the longest abduction in ETA's history.
This is where Jos Antonio Ortega Lara
was found early this morning
by Civil Guard officers.
Talleres Jalgi is an industrial unit
of approximately 7,500 square feet,
located in the San Andrs neighborhood
of Mondragn.
Inside, they built a zulo
with a complex hydraulic access system.
The police weren't able to reach
Ortega Lara's cell until 6:30 a.m.
Promise you'll think about it?
Promise.
Come on.
Get going.
You're going to miss your train.
CATERING BUDGEWEDDING SERVICE
He's a sergeant
who volunteered for the mission.
He's special forces.
He's prepared.
Here are the schedules, itineraries,
and some photos you supposedly took.
If this goes well,
you could move up the ranks.
Sir.
What's your plan for me?
To go to France.
We don't know how yet,
but when the time comes,
we'll make you
an ETA member seeking refuge there.
What would my mission in France be?
To get close to the leadership
and assist us in locating ETA's zulos.
That's where they keep their weapons
and explosives.
We've been searching for years.
Two or three more years, at least.
Yes. At least.
- Begoa, what are you doing here?
- I need to talk to you.
Sure.
Not here.
Why did you bring me here?
You were seen with a guy at a hotel.
That was Antonio.
- I told you about him, Begoa.
- No, you didn't.
- I did.
- Who is he?
My boyfriend from Brussels.
He wants us to get married.
- Why didn't you take him to your place?
- I don't know.
He thought a hotel would be more romantic.
Why am I being interrogated like this?
My private life...
You don't have a private life now, Amaia.
You belong to ETA.
I have what you asked for.
Show me.
He's a Civil Guard sergeant.
Regular as clockwork.
He drives to his base
every morning at 7:50.
His street connects to an avenue.
That sergeant will be our next target.
Andoni will be responsible for that cell.
You'll be the driver.
Ever fired a weapon?
No.
It's easier than it looks.
It all went wrong.
The txakurra saw my face.
Don't worry about that now.
According to the news,
he's fighting for his life.
Take it away.
What?
Take it. I don't want to use it anymore.
It saved your life.
I know.
But I don't want to use it again.
Thanks.
The sergeant's out of the woods.
We told the media he was
in critical condition to protect you.
- Sorry. I thought the sergeant knew...
- He did.
But he went too far and disobeyed orders.
He was trying too hard
to make it convincing.
Sure.
You know, it was the first time
I shot someone.
And I didn't shoot a criminal.
I shot a fellow officer.
You can't think like that.
Look on the bright side.
Nobody will question you now.
I want to go back home.
I think this is my last chance
to be a normal person again.
I'm really sorry,
sir, but I've reached my limit.
You don't need to explain yourself.
Your work was exemplary.
Can I help you with anything?
A new assignment, maybe?
No.
I think I'm quitting the force.
Have you thought about
what you'll tell Begoa?
Yeah.
Something like the truth.
I don't know.
Maybe she wasn't cut out for this.
Maybe.
But she's definitely not cut out
to be a wife and mother.
CARMONA, SEVILLE
Good evening. All signs point
to ETA having abducted
the Partido Popular's city councillor
for Ermua, Biscay,
Miguel ngel Blanco Garrido.
Egin received an anonymous death threat
against the councillor.
They said they'd act within 48 hours,
by Saturday at 4:00 in the afternoon,
if the Ministry of the Interior
does not group ETA inmates
in Basque Country prisons.
He's going to die.
Mayor Oreja
has informed the prime minister
Take this dress off.
Hundreds of Miguel ngel's neighbors
took part in
an almost impromptu silent protest
through the streets of Ermua
just hours after hearing the news.
MIGUEL, WE'RE WAITING FOR YOU
But politicians were not the ones
taking center stage today.
Our society played the leading role,
as millions of people
throughout Spain rose up
to face a terrifying reality
that we have all grown too tired of.
And here we are,
waiting for the fateful deadline
set by ETA, waiting until 4:00 p.m.
And, of course,
we join the family in hoping
for Miguel ngel's quick return
back here, to his home.
Enough is enough!
SAN SEBASTIN, JULY 12
MAN FOUND IN LASARTE
WITH TWO GUNSHOT WOUNDS TO THE HEAD
What do we have on the zulos?
Not much.
We believe there are five
in small towns across the south of France.
After all these years,
we're still in the dark.
They're ETA's best-kept secret.
You'll have to contact Begoa.
We'll arrest Andoni once you do.
We'll take advantage of this
to speed up your escape to France.
There, we'll be relying on you.
You'll be our eyes.
But first, you have to regain
Begoa's trust.
It's a good time to go back.
They're increasingly on their own.
So?
I heard what was happening
and how we were being harassed.
My whole world came crashing down.
I felt ridiculous walking around Brussels,
holding Antonio's hand.
Was what we did with the councillor right?
No.
I think it was wrong.
And it'll cost us,
politically speaking.
But what's done is done.
Andoni was arrested this morning.
- What if he talks?
- He will.
You need to go to France
before you're identified.
I'll go with you.
TWO YEARS LATER
SOUTH OF FRANCE
A van packed with 20 kilos of dynamite
exploded in front of Fernando Buesa,
the leader of lava's socialist party
and Basque Parliament party spokesperson.
He was with Jorge Dez Elorza,
bodyguard and Ertzaintza officer
Jos Luis Lpez de Lacalle
was murdered at 9:45 this morning
in front of his house
in Andoain, Guipzcoa.
COMMUNIST PARTY MEMBER (1938-2000)
He was shot four times.
Twice in the head and twice in the chest.
Lpez de Lacalle, a founding member
of Foro de Ermua, was 63 years old,
married, and a father of two.
Former socialist minister Ernest Lluch
has been murdered
tonight at the garage at his residence
with two gunshots to the head.
The attack took place
just before 10:00 p.m.,
although his body remained hidden
between some cars
TXORI (BIRD) ZULO
ETA'S SAFE AND DOCUMENT ARCHIVE
They call him "Dagoki."
I've been his driver this past week.
His real name is Juan Cruz Maiza Artola.
We found his fingerprint
four years ago during a search.
It seems he manages the zulos.
We're on the right track.
Okay.
I was waiting here.
The car Dagoki came out of was
a red Nissan, plate number 5522 SO 33.
- I don't think they came from far away.
- Why?
It was pouring
just minutes before they arrived.
But the car was dry.
It wasn't out in the rain.
I picked Dagoki up, and we left.
The two nearest towns
are Mouguerre and Ayherre.
One of the zulos could be in this area.
And another thing.
I've located another area
where a different zulo could be.
I took Dagoki here yesterday.
He got into a gray Ford,
license plate 2776 LA 33.
A blue Mercedes van followed them
as soon as they left.
License plate 4563 MA 33.
They went south,
towards Urrugne.
The zulo must be around here.
URRUGNE ZULO
EXPLOSIVES, GRENADES, GRENADE LAUNCHERS
Nice work.
Thanks, sir.
It's my daughter's birthday.
Did you cut your hair?
It looks good.
Are you seeing somebody?
No.
Tomorrow, pick up a car at this address.
It's a red Citron.
The keys will be in the ignition.
Take it to Dax at 4:00 p.m.
Bring it to the parking lot
in front of the bridge.
A lady will be waiting for you there.
Give her the car
and come back on your own.
- Her.
- Fabianne Tapia.
The partner of ETA's number one,
Iaki de Rentera.
They have a daughter together.
She's been off our radar for a while.
We'll watch her house.
Rentera's bound to show up.
We'll arrest him as soon as he does.
Your mother passed away.
Want me to stay?
No.
What do we know?
It seems like they knew his every move.
They've known about the house for a while.
Apparently, they moved in really fast.
Iaki barely had time to destroy anything.
They seized boxes full of documents.
It doesn't look good.
The house was very secure.
Tell Begoa I need to speak with her.
But have her come with you,
not the driver.
Thanks to the documents
seized from Rentera,
we now know of the existence
of a zulo that they call
"Txernobil."
It's probably the most important one.
We're also monitoring
the area you pointed out
between Saint-Pierre-d'Irube
and Mouguerre,
which is where we assume
the Txori zulo is located.
I checked out the latest arrests.
We used to be ahead of the Civil Guard,
but they're now several steps ahead of us.
Not because there's been
a breach of secrecy
or because the French police
are working with the txakurras.
There's another reason.
We have a mole.
Don't trust anyone until we identify them,
even if they're close to you.
I think I know who it is.
- You don't like it?
- I'm not hungry.
What's wrong?
We're dropping like flies
and the Civil Guard is closing in.
They're too close at times.
What made you join ETA?
Why are you asking me this now?
It's weird you left everything behind
and came here.
My reasons were different from yours,
but that doesn't make them any less valid.
You'll always have your kids.
I left everything behind.
What we left behind doesn't matter.
I want to know why you did it.
Maybe because I've been on my own
since I was a kid.
And for once, I wanted to belong.
To not be alone
while doing something that really matters.
And this? This matters to me.
You're driving him today.
Let's go.
Turn left.
Stop here.
- What are you doing?
- He's a txakurra mole.
Arms behind your seat.
- Okay.
- Now, damn it!
Calm down. Okay.
Here.
Keep watch.
Give me that.
Give it here.
I'm an air force captain.
The border is just a few miles away.
If you take me to Spain,
I swear, anything you've done won't...
Start the engine.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name
My name's Miguel Luque.
Please tell my family that Please
Jesus fucking Christ!
Pull something like that again,
and I'll kill you.
You got that? I will kill you.
I can assure you,
we didn't know about him.
How'd they find him out?
The captain, may he rest in peace,
and the secret service were sloppy.
And the fight against ETA,
as you know, doesn't allow for mistakes.
Tomorrow we'll arrest Begoa
and members of the logistics network.
I thought you'd like to know.
She was going to see her kids
this weekend.
She'll see them in jail now.
It's been over a year since I saw my kids.
Let's see how this goes.
At 9:00 p.m., here.
I've got a bad feeling about this.
Shit. I see txakurras everywhere.
I know you want to see your kids.
But if you think we're being followed,
maybe we should turn around.
No. It'll be fine.
Bye.
Bye.
It's a bit out of the way.
But after Begoa's arrest,
it's the safest place.
- Hello.
- Hi.
You can go up. Second door on the left.
The informant we killed couldn't be
behind the majority of the arrests.
He'd been in France for less than a year.
We've had a mole inside for years.
I'm going to need to see Old Txiki.
It's been too long, Txiki.
Over ten years.
Yeah, it's been a long time.
Here. The names of inmates
who need to tell us how they were arrested
and who they were in contact with.
Someone's playing us.
And has been for a long time.
TXERNOBIL ZULO
500 KG OF EXPLOSIVES
4,000 ELECTRIC DETONATORS
50 UZIS
33 GRENADE LAUNCHERS
300 RIFLES AND SUBMACHINE GUNS
2 GROUND-TO-AIR MISSILES
The zulo is here.
The light came on just over a mile away.
It's a secluded farmhouse.
We've located the five zulos, sir.
Do you have kids?
Two. A son and a daughter.
My son just graduated from the academy.
My daughter's a nurse,
but we butt heads a lot.
- Why's that?
- She doesn't like that I'm a Civil Guard.
She thinks we're still
under Franco's influence.
I used to get angry at my father too.
I realized, I've lived more years
without my parents than with them.
I don't remember their voices.
Sometimes I can't remember their faces.
Who chose the songs we use to communicate?
My wife did.
Thank her for me.
She died three years ago.
I'm sorry.
Hello, Txiki.
- Is that all of them?
- All the prisons.
- Goodbye.
- Bye.
YOU KNOW WHO IT IS.
"The years to come seemed waste of breath"
"A waste of breath the years behind
In balance with this life, this death"
- So?
- I don't know what to say, Marisol.
It's been ages since I read poetry
translated into Spanish.
But some of these words and verses
seem old-fashioned to me,
like "caudillo" for "public men."
Or how she translates,
"A lonely impulse of delight
Drove to this tumult in the clouds."
It feels like the work of an academic
or an older poet.
We've got to investigate these three.
It's one of them.
Who should I start with?
This one.
Let's go. I'll show you the way.
Stop here.
Mind if I smoke?
I'd rather you didn't.
I heard you're a translator.
You translated English poets into Spanish.
An Irish poet, mostly.
Yeats.
- Heard of him?
- No.
But I read the poem you translated.
I can't remember the title, though.
"An Irish Airman Foresees His Death."
Right.
That one.
I'm sure that, in this valley,
no one was born or buried
under the name Edurne Elsegui.
I know the name of everyone
who was born and died here.
My son.
That funeral home in San Sebastin
gave you the wrong information.
Yes?
Thank you, sir.
I was just told that I'm accused
in three torture cases in Intxaurrondo.
INTXAURRONDO BASE
9 CONVICTIONS FOR TORTURE
5 FOR KIDNAPPING AND 5 FOR MURDER
On March 22nd,
the funeral home where I work
picked up Edurne Elsegui's body.
We were meant to take it
to the Aramaio cemetery.
But there's no record of a funeral there.
So I looked into it,
and none of our drivers transferred a body
from the Aldakonea nursing home to Aramaio
or anywhere in the Basque Country.
They took it to the South.
To Cazalla de la Sierra.
In Seville.
We've heard that they're really on edge.
They know they have a mole.
You're in danger.
Leadership has decided to end the mission.
What?
Carrying on is dangerous,
and all five zulos have been located.
We'll speed up the operation
to dismantle them. It'll start on the 3rd.
You'll have to leave the same day
to avoid raising suspicions.
Tune in to Radio Nacional's news bulletin
at 9:00 every morning.
If we believe you're in danger,
they'll play the song "Parole, parole."
When this is all over,
what are you planning to do?
I'd like to meet new people.
People who aren't like us.
We have the mole. It's the driver.
OPERATION SANCTUARY
Commander. It's time.
And that wraps up our news bulletin,
just after 9:05 a.m.
It's proving to be
a particularly bad Sunday for traffic.
The police and National Traffic Authority
have put special measures in place
to manage the flow of traffic
this morning.
More on that shortly.
But first, let's take a look
at today's weather.
We're joined by Reyes Eguilior from
the National Meteorological Institute.
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
Skies will be mostly clear today,
and temperatures
are expected to remain hot
You need to hear this conversation.
We have the mole. It's the driver.
Call Radio Nacional.
Have them play the song. Now.
Hello?
It's the driver.
Okay.
We were too late.
Maybe she didn't hear the song.
Talk to the gendarmerie.
Get us the local station.
those coming from areas farther
from the circuit should use the M-607,
or alternatively, take the detour via
- Hello.
- Hello.
- Is there any coffee left?
- No. I just finished it.
Do you have the song
"Parole, parole" by Mina?
There's a French version.
Yes, French.
Look for it. Please.
Dagoki has a job for you.
I'll finish my cigarette first.
Is it a long trip?
Kind of.
I need to use the bathroom.
OPERATION SANCTUARY
WAS THE BIGGEST BLOW DEALT TO ETA.
WITH THEIR ZULOS DESTROYED
AND LEADERSHIP DISMANTLED,
IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME
BEFORE THE TERRORIST GROUP FELL.
SEVEN YEARS LATER, IN OCTOBER OF 2011,
ETA ANNOUNCED A PERMANENT CEASEFIRE.
SHE WALKS IN DARKNESS
Subtitle translation by: Meredith Cannella