Gidseltagningen (2017) s01e03 Episode Script

Episode 3

1 Evidence suggests the presence of hostages in Copenhagen.
Since we talk about terrorists, you will all refer to Philip.
Howdy, partner.
What was that? - A nightmare.
I can't stand you lying to me.
I want you to do a live interview.
- Excuse me? I'm Marie, I go to nurse school.
I just wanna go home! We'll start a national crowdfunding.
We got pros in there, do you know what you're doing? Give me a scenario in which all hostages are still alive in one week.
Next time you send an elevator without telling me, I'll send it back with a body in it.
Garnov, Louise is up.
- Roger.
You think they'll kill us? - No.
Are you ready for another interview? - Yes, I'lll be ready.
Adel Rasul, 38, Karate teacher.
No, wait! We have released a hostage.
It's Adel, he's dead.
DAY 3 Are we sure he's dead? I couldn't really see - Marie I heard a shot but it could have been anything.
Marie, I saw him - You saw him go in.
They put it on a stretcher and then in a bag.
- A bag? What you mean? A plastic bag.
He's dead.
We gotta save our strengths to stay unite and help each other.
What happened last night? - You killed one of our hostages that's worth a quarter million euros alive.
Why didn't you want me to shoot him? He was trouble from day 1.
He would keep making trouble.
He had to die, you know that.
When a hostage is not shot immediately for refusing to cooperate you don't kill the guy after that.
They'll all know you have no balls.
I would have pulled the trigger but you don't shoot anyone off the camera.
You just fucked up a perfect opportunity to scare the shit out of everybody and raise the stakes.
We scared them alright.
We've been talking.
- About the exit plan.
What about it? - We are worried it might be shaky.
It's fine.
- You also said the interviews would be fine.
I can't prevent one guy from losing it.
The exit plan is fine.
There's 16 unfinished stations, we can get to them from the tunnels.
Each station is protected by a couple of street cops.
We take 'em out, we're out in the open , we're fine.
So is the exit plan, now get out.
Hi, Sam.
It's me again.
I know, Sam.
I wouldn't ask you if this wasn't important.
Because I can't, it has to go below the radar.
I need you to run a name, Ahmad Mahmoud.
We have information that he was killed in a drone strike but I have reason to believe that information might be false.
I need you to see if this file shows something else.
I know, Sam, but it's also very important.
Thanks, man, I won't forget.
And, Sam just keep it between me and you.
Many think it's been the failure of negotiations between the kidnappers and the Anti-Terrorism, when yesterday, Adel Rasul was recovered dead.
Thousands are leaving flowers outside the closed area of Copenhagen.
Messages of solidarity are coming from every Country in the world.
The situation was at a critical point, the risk of having a live execution was too high.
So we cut communications.
A hostage is dead, I'll take responsibility.
Why only him? - He ignored the journalist, changed the subject.
Perhaps he was sending out a signal.
A signal for zero-tolerance? - That's right.
Why are they in a place with no ways out? - Either they're stupid or we are missing something or they simply don't plan to get out alive.
Maybe, but I'd like to have a new plan for the Minister.
This went a bit over the line.
We couldn't place a camera, we have no eyes or ears down there.
Going in it's too risky.
- Excuse me one second Aren't they 3 men with Kalashnikovs? Isn't exactly that what we're training you for? We're trained to handle - Cramer.
We have a few different scenarios but we don't really believe in any of them.
No.
I only need one scenario and soon.
Got it.
He's right, the Government will put pressure on us.
Good luck.
Thanks.
What did they find on Adel? - He was punched and kicked, a lot.
Not just after the interview, some were from earlier.
- He put up a fight from the start.
So it seems.
I wonder what I'd have done.
- Against 3 automatic guns? I'd have minded my own business.
- Me too I guess.
You were good with Alpha.
- I screwed up.
I wouldn't have taken you off.
- He did well, thanks anyway.
Louise is still much too young.
She's one of the best talents we've had in the past years.
If connection is failing, you need to switch to another person.
I'd have done it myself.
Ok.
See you.
The murder was the tragic epilogue of the live interview conducted by journalist and blogger Naja Toft.
A sort of "digital lynching" has started around social networks Yes, thanks for coffee.
Let's welcome National Commissioner Anne Gornstein and Aksel Bendix, father of one of the hostages.
After what happened, you think it could have been handled differently? I'm sure Naja Toft is reeling but she couldn't have done otherwise.
Most people don't share your view, what do you think of it? I'm sorry about that, but I still think it wasn't her fault.
It was going fine until the police cut the communications.
You're blaming the police then? - I'm not blaming anyone, I just wanna help the hostages.
Other families think Naja went too far and they're against the crowdfunding idea.
There's no alternative.
- No alternative.
Anne Gornstein, did the police make a mistake? We're in a bad spot right now and we need tranquillity to work.
You're criticizing the press then and Naja Toft as well.
Their intentions are good but they gotta be careful not to start something they can't control.
We need to let the police do their job It's been 3 days and you did accomplish nothing! One thing is sure: Naja Toft is encouraging other people to emulate the idea of taking hostages, making Denmark a dangerous place Naja Toft.
- Hello, time for a chat? Are you kidding me? - Why would I be kidding? You killed someone.
- We had no choice, are you ready or not? You had no reason to kill him.
They're disorganized.
- Yesterday's interview proved it.
Kalashnikovs are the poor's weapon.
- A primitive job, they're making it difficult for themselves There's something you need to hear.
Michael, can you open the link? There it is.
They contacted Naja Toft again.
You killed someone, I can't do this.
I have a new interview for you tonight.
- Nobody's gonna wanna turn it on.
Believe me, everybody will be watching.
The police is gonna cut it off.
- No, they won't.
This is how it's going to work: if I'm gonna make any more interviews, you can't kill any more hostages.
That's entirely up to the police.
I'll call you at 6 pm.
You do it? - Yes.
The drip's ready? - It came off.
Pulse is going weaker.
- I'm doing it! I'll do it.
Move.
Can I have some? Can I have some? - Of course.
Thanks.
Are you a nurse? - I should become one.
It was my dream as a kid, the snow white dress.
The pens and the name tag.
You can still try.
- It's not for people like me.
Nurses are smarter, their nails are clean and their hair smells like shampoo.
Actually I'm a disaster.
Try harder.
- I'm afraid it's not my thing.
Yes it is, everyone can see it.
Adel thought he would save us all.
I'd rather be saved by someone who can give stitches.
Someone with clean nails.
- Hey, do you need something? Hey, we need some help! Hey! We need help! There's something here.
I don't know what it is.
It's insulin, he's diabetic! He's gotta take this! Hey! - Stand back! He's diabetic, we need ins Come on.
Thanks.
Hello? - Hello, a hostage is sick, we need some medicine.
Which hostage? - We need insulin.
So a diabetes patient? How's his condition? If we get the insulin, he'll be fine.
Leon is not a young man, he needs to get to a hospital.
Not going to happen.
- It would be easier for you.
You do see that, don't you? It's easier for everybody if you let him go.
Or if he dies, the choice is yours.
- It's your choice as well.
And since yesterday, the fundraising has almost stopped.
You see my point? The public won't like that you're not letting a sick man get medical care.
On the other hand, if you - You can't have him.
But you can send a medic down to treat him.
- That can work.
Can I trust that he'll be safe? - You will have to.
It's the only offer you're going to get.
One medic who gets 30 minutes, that's it.
- That's good.
Anything else you want? I'll call you back.
Ok, we have 2 hours tops, then Leon will die.
- Excellent work.
Philip, we need to talk.
- Let's walk.
This is our chance.
- Can it work? We won't have another.
- We got no cameras.
We send one of ours with a camera, so we'll have eyes there.
We'll be able to talk when we go in from 2 sides.
How? - 2 teams, one sniper each.
We'll take down two before they know it.
The third will have 2 fronts.
Brief but intense solution.
Alright.
Not a word to the negotiators.
.
Of course.
Cramer to head.
Naja Toft.
- Are you ready? What do you mean? I thought we were gonna do the interview tonight.
- I'm not talking about the interview.
I got something else for you.
We're allowing a medic to come down and treat a hostage in one hour.
Diabetes patient.
That's your story.
Keep your eye on the screen, this might help your fundraising.
Negotiations are at a dead end.
It's the third day and 14 people are still trapped in the subway.
After yesterday's killing, no more info was available.
We don't know what the PET plan is but the subway is still closed.
Police are still urging the public to stay away from midtown.
The jacket is proved safe, we just need to set the camera.
Our teams will move soon as we got eyes on the hostages.
We'll intervene only after your report, ok? Are we ready? - One second.
Be careful, ok? - Yes, sir.
Are you ready? - Yes, I can confirm that a medic will be ready in 30 minutes.
Good.
I'm sending up the elevator.
Our man will arrive here and will meet the kidnappers with the hostage.
More likely, just the hostage.
You will come in from Østerport, I'll come from Kgs.
Nytorv.
They'll be somewhere in this area, we don't know exactly where but we believe one of them will be with the patient.
The other two will be with the hostages, we gotta act quick.
We have stun grenades, we should be able to protect the hostages and take down the kidnappers.
Nobody saw the paramedic? No, they just sent him down.
- Good.
20 minutes.
Ok.
Let's roll.
No warning, no alert.
You see an armed man, you take him down.
We don't know where the hostages exactly are but we have a hidden camera along the way.
Until then, we'll only respond to what we can see with our eyes.
Understood? We're on in 5 minutes.
Everybody move! What's going on? - Shut up! You! Help me, take his arms.
Come on! Get back! Get the fuck back! Naja Toft? - She's on at 4.
Still not live? - No.
- Good.
We see you.
Confirm.
- Team 1 moving.
Team 2? Team 2 moving.
About 200 meters away.
The paramedic situation? - He's going down.
Roger.
We're 150 meters away.
Paramedic ready.
- What's going on? Louise, out! Elevator is coming! Our man is in.
Come out with your hands above your head.
Slowly.
Give us a view.
- 180° overview.
Cramer, we have visual.
Two armed men.
2 hostages in front of the elevator, one kneeling, one lying.
We're close to the station controls, about 40 meters.
No visual yet.
Team 2, report.
Turn around.
Stop.
Turn around, face front.
Cramer, can you shoot? - Negative.
We got no visual.
Repeat: negative.
No visual.
Ok, come forward.
What's going on? - No visual! Cramer, do you hear me? Position! What's the situation? - Two men down! Cramer, report.
I can't hear you! Pull back now! - We can't move forward! Situation? - We got a man down! He's gotta shut the door or he won't come up! Shit Report? We're going back, two men hit.
Get the ambulance.
Over.
Kalashnikov my ass! They're better armed than we are! Hostages situation? - I don't know I don't know, ok?! I have 3 men at the hospital.
Go with them.
Did you find him? Fucking move! You, the nurse, and you, come with me! Come on! Come on, Marie, we have to go.
We can't move him.
Silas! - Help him! Stop the bleeding, do something! Come on! Do something! What can we do? Marie, come on! Fuck tell me what to do! Quick! - Unbutton the shirt, we gotta stop the bleeding.
It's gonna be alright, Silas.
I can't do it alone, Marie! - I can't I can't You gotta help me, come on! Are you ok? Marie, look at me.
How long have you been here? - I started 3 months ago.
I gotta tell you you have a problem.
- Yes, I know it's that You can't afford to lose it, we're saving lives here.
I'm sorry but I can't let you come along anymore.
Medical kit can I have the medical kit? What the fuck just happened? - We had a chance, we took it, it's gone to shit! They were trusting me! - Louise, that's not how we work! We didn't tell you because they might have read you.
It would have compromised everything, it's standard procedure and you know it! Wounded? - 4.
One in the elevator and other 3.
Will they make it? - One is critical.
The hostages? - One died.
Press.
Yes, ok.
I can barely get the pulse.
Silas? Press harder! Does he need another shot? - He needs blood.
What's your blood type? I'm a donor RH-negative, just like me.
Perfect.
More tape.
This will hurt a bit, Silas.
How much? - Two pieces.
Tape.
More? - No, it's fine.
Now I need more tape.
Here.
- Ok.
Silas, talk to me.
We gotta keep him awake.
He needs to get up.
Silas! Talk to me! Hello? - Satisfied? Nobody's happy about this.
- No more negotiation.
From now on, you do as I tell you.
- And what are you telling me? A young guy was shot, by your guys.
- Who? His name is Silas.
- What's his condition? Shot in the stomach and he's losing a lot of blood.
He needs to get up.
- You're not in the position to ask favors.
You have to trust me, I was not involved in this.
I didn't know it was gonna happen, I can send a medic team right away.
I'm not crazy about your medic teams.
- It's bad for everybody if he dies.
This is what's going to happen: you send the elevator down, empty.
We'll put him in.
No medic team, no games.
What about Leon? Shit! Ok.
- Come on, Silas, get up.
Come on.
Come on, move it! Silas, I'll see you later, ok? It'll be ok.
- Thanks Come on, get out.
See you up there.
- Yes see you Get out! It's the medicine for Leon.
- Bring it.
Something to drink, please.
You look like a bunch of zombies.
You feeling better? - What's going on? Good.
You'll be interviewed tonight by the journalist.
Ahmad, wha the fuck?! Ahmad let go of me fucking now! Philip? Hi.
- Hi.
What you're doing here? - I just needed some peace.
Tough days, right? Have you slept? - I don't need much sleep.
If you don't sleep, you'll lose your head.
- I'm going to see Cramer.
And Silas too.
- I can talk to Silas.
I can do that myself.
- I wanna help, but only if you let me.
We talked about this, we can't inform everyone every time - I didn't mean that.
I appreciate that you wanna help me.
The best way to help now is focusing on the negotiations.
I'm fine.
- Alright.
Hey.
- Hi.
Thanks.
What do they say? - Conditions are stable, they'll make it.
All of them? - Yes.
Those bombs were not handcrafted.
- We weren't expecting something like that.
It was all wired up.
- Yes, they're well prepared.
Do we have shells? - Yes, they've been sent to the lab.
Lab apart, it's clear we're dealing with pros.
Who the fuck are they? - Who knows Philip Nørgaard, you wanna talk to Silas Jensen? He's weak but conscious.
- Se you later.
Someone cured him down there or he wouldn't be here.
Here.
- Thanks.
Silas? I'm Philip, I was in charge of the operation.
I'm sorry it went this way.
Silas, I have some questions for you.
There are 3 hijackers.
They call themselves Alpha, Bravo and Charlie.
Have you seen their faces? No.
In what language do they talk to each other? - English.
What kind of English? - I don't know different kinds.
Ok, as if they come from different countries.
- Yes, they have a kind of It seems Alpha is giving orders He's the leader then? Stay down, Silas.
Thank you.
Did you notice anything else? Anything at all? Alpha is wearing something around his neck what's that called a metal plate - Like a dog tag? Yes.
Thanks, Silas.
Are you ready to be famous? Look at me! Relax.
Just answer the questions and look into the camera.
Naja Toft.
We are ready, are you? - Yes.
Good.
No.
- What? I'm sorry, I can't do this.
- Is there a problem? I can't go through with this, I'm sorry.

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