you shudder
just to think of it, you know,
but he still remained a human being.
Excuse me for interrupting.
Mr. Banev, you just
found an apt symbol.
Mankind is a hysterical, drunken
coot, who went through hell.
Yes, through hell,
because, unfortunately,
he doesn't deserve better,
and you know it perfectly well,
yet you aver
that man is noble
but he didn't get enough
goods and happiness
as he sees it,
that is, the right to trample,
use and abuse others.
To sum up:
You just can't believe
you're already dead,
that you created a world
that is your gravestone,
and nothing more.
When I say ''you'',
I don't mean you personally.
- I hope you understand.
- Yes, of course.
I understand.
And I’m going to answer you.
To destroy the old world and
build a new one is an old idea.
But it never worked.
You may not know this,
but you're cruel.
Perhaps your
intentions are good,
but cruelty...
is always cruelty.
And it can bring
nothing but more pain,
more abuse,
more deceit and...
- Sorry I’m late.
- No problem.
I wanted to meet you very much.
- You can call me Zinovy.
- Okay.
Please continue.
Alright, where did we stop?
If I’m not wrong,
on the need for the profound
spiritual and sensual
renewal of mankind.
If you're interested in my opinion,
I totally agree with that.
I also see mankind
at the crossroads:
Either complete
intellectual degradation
or an unprecedented
evolutionary leap in consciousness.
I hope all agree?
- How did you like it?
- I liked it.
Are you prepared for the test?
- Goodbye, Mr. Banev.
- Goodbye, children.
Thanks for coming.
I thought you'd be afraid.
Why?
Never mind. I’ll tell you later.
I can't walk you out.
Boris will.
- Yes.
- Why Boris?
Wait, I really
came to talk to you.
It’s very important.
Really?
Then you'll have to wait.
- I have classes.
- I’ll wait.
- I’ve got time.
- All right then.
- Take this, please.
- Thank you.
- This is for you.
- Thank you.
I want you to move in with me
at the hotel. Right now.
- Why?
- It’s easier to leave from the hotel.
We have to leave under any pretext.
I, as a member of the commission,
and you, as my daughter.
That's why I came here.
For what?
To take you away from here.
Take where?
What difference does it make?
Anywhere.
Don't you see what's happening?
Military everywhere.
A chemical warfare might
start in a few days here.
Isn't the military everywhere?
Ira, don't play with words.
You know
what I mean.
I have friends.
I can do things.
I know your school is great.
But there're better schools
elsewhere, you can believe me.
No.
Why?
No to what?
No to it all.
That you can do things,
the school, and leaving.
Listen.
I beg you to listen.
I know I’m a bad father.
But I have the right
to take you from here.
You have no right.
Go.
There's the hotel.
Go.
Open up, Victor!
I can hear you're home.
Come in. It’s open.
''A locked door is free,
for the price of a key.''
Wow! Nice way
to greet guests. Good for you.
I’ve fixed some dinner.
- Already had some? Good.
- I have. Want to join me?
Nice digs!
- Mind if I look around?
- Be my guest.
Victor!
You live in style,
very spacious!
Spacious.
Can't get any better.
Taking baths?
Good for your health.
- Will you have a drink?
- Sure. Why not?
Victor, this city will do me in.
It will.
Bless you.
Please sit down.
Thanks.
I'd better drink while I’m still alive.
- All right.
- Thanks.
Cheers!
Cheers!
How was your first contact?
What first contact?
C'mon, Victor, don't be modest.
I know the kids called
you on the carpet, didn't they?
Oh, that. Yes.
It was an event.
In what way?
It’s an event because we all
went through it, one way or another,
only, as an old acquaintance
of mine used to say,
everyone goes through it,
but not everyone passes.
It’s an event because
that Sanhedrin of minors
passed the verdict to pardon you,
while they sentenced us all
to death. That's a sensation.