to realize it.
I think I'll be able
to carry it out
if I pass to Himmler some
information received from you.
With his support,
I'll be able to watch those
who are looking for the channels
to start such negotiations.
02.21.1945
(04 hours 45 minutes)
Top secret.
Personal file on Kurt Eismann
(the 4th Dept. Of the Reich Security).
Reference on
Kurt Eismann,
Obersturmbannfuhrer of the SS,
member of the Nazi Party since 1933.
A true Arian.
Character close to Nordic, firm.
Maintaining good relations
with colleagues.
Irreproachable in carrying out
his line of duty.
Merciless towards the Reich's enemies.
A sportsman. Winner of the
shooting competitions.
Excellent family man.
No discrediting liaisons.
Holder of the SS Reichsfuhrer's
decorations.
I know.
Fine. You can go.
What is it?
I have also a splitting headache.
I'm dreaming of 7 hours of sleep,
as of manna.
I never thought that insomnia
was the most terrible torture.
You tell me.
Listen...
Sit down.
The point is that...
It's a strange case.
Today the chief called me.
Our chiefs are all dreamers.
They can dream because
they don't have any concrete work.
And even a trained chimpanzee
can give directions.
You see...
He's got
a big grudge against Stirlitz.
Who?
Yes, yes. Against Stirlitz.
It's the only person
in Schellenberg's intelligence
whom I liked.
Whom I like.
He's calm and not a lickspittle.
He's not hysterical
and doesn't show that false zeal.
I don't believe people who
keep close to the chiefs
and make speeches
at our party meetings.
They are nothing.
Chatterboxes and idlers.
And this one is silent.
I like silent people.
If your friend is silent, it's a friend.
If your enemy is silent, it's enemy.
I respect them.
One can learn something from them.
I've known Stirlitz for 8 years.
We were together in Spain.
In Smolensk
I saw him during a bombing.
He's made of flint and steel.
Why are you using epithets?
Are you tired?
Leave those epithets
for our party bonzes.
We, detectives, should use
nouns and verbs.
He met with her,
she said, he handed her something.
Don't you assume such an idea?
No. I cannot believe that
Stirlitz is dishonest.
Neither can I.
We should convince
Kaltenbrunner of it.
Why?
What if he wants
Stirlitz to be dishonest?
Why should we dissuade him?
Finally, Stirlitz...
is not from our department. He's from
the 6th department, not from Gestapo.
Let Schellenberg dance.
Schellenberg will demand the proof,
and you know that the Reichsfuhrer
will support him.
- Do you think so?
- I'm sure of it.
Why?
I cannot prove it.
I'm sure of it, Gruppenfuhrer.
All right. What shall we do?
I think
that we should be honest
with ourselves.
This will define our
next actions and behavior.
Actions and behavior are
the same things.
Fine.
I give you an excellent opportunity
to be honest.
Take these materials
and make a conclusion,
an honest conclusion.
And I'll use it as the basis
when I report to the chief
about the results of the inspection.
Why me?
Why should I do it?
Where is your honesty, my friend?
Ah?
Where is it?
It's easy to advise
other people to be honest.
But everyone personally
tries to turn his dishonesty
into honesty.
So to speak, to justify
himself and his actions.
Am I not right?
I'm ready to write a report.
What report?
I'll write that I've known
Stirlitz for a long time
and I can vouch
for his loyalty.
Go ahead, write it.
To Gruppenfuhrer Mueller,
Chief of the SS 4th Department.
I think that Standartenfuhrer
von Stirlitz is a true Arian
devoted to the ideals
of the Fuhrer and the NSDAP.
I'm asking for your permission
not to hold an inquiry into his case.
Obersturmbanfuhrer of the SS Eismann.
Well...
Fine fellow.
I've always treated you
with respect and total trust.
And now, I've had an opportunity
to make certain once again
of your high decency, Eismann.
Thank you, Gruppenfuhrer.
You have nothing to thank me