Aventure malgache Page #2

- England is not yet lost.

- And we're not lost either!

- Mass uprising!

- Let's defend the island!

One moment, my friends.

We must remain calm,

keep our heads, eh?

First, we must put ourselves at the

disposal of the military authorities.

The lady, these gentlemen

and myself

are part of a single council

that brings together all the

veteran groups who were formally rivals.

We have over 5,000 members

who wish to place themselves

at your service, General.

Thank you for your Sacred Union.

What are your intentions?

- To continue the war!

- At England's side!

- To keep Madagascar French!

- Despite the collapse of the Metropole.

To help our allies, one day,

drive the Krauts out of France.

Our first task is to organise

the defence of the island

against any attempts at an invasion.

If Japan enters the war soon,

our military base in Diego Suarez

will appear very attractive to them.

Allow me, General, but without wishing

to appear pessimistic,

we'll need arms to defend ourselves:

cannons, planes, tanks, submarines.

Where will we find these things?

I say that we must rally

all those with the desire to fight.

Don't you worry,

they'll find the means.

- England will help us.

- South Africa too.

In the name of helping us,

they'll send troops over,

occupy the big island and keep it.

Re-read your history books.

England already stole

India and Canada from us

South Africa has always wanted

Madagascar and its wealth,

its minerals, and other riches.

Let's be realistic.

Your British friends could easily

one day become your masters

Yes, let's be realistic.

Listen carefully, my friends.

I say, my friends.

You'll all admit, I'm sure,

that here in Madagascar,

we have just three options:

to be slaves to the Krauts,

to endure the Japanese yoke,

or to bow down to the English.

I prefer the last option.

- Oh yes!

- Absolutely!

- He's right! Yes!

- Well said! Well said!

We're all agreed.

General, this is not the time

for personal improvisation.

We have a leader in France,

Marchal Ptain.

You should obey him

and await his orders.

Indeed, it must be thought through.

You see, my friends

if I do nothing

I go against my conscience,

and if I act according to your wishes

I am a rebel.

Exactly, a rebel.

Don't forget, that above you

stands a Governor.

Would you have him imprisoned,

by any chance?

Oh! Slow down.

We must be sure to see things clearly.

The General was

basically a decent fellow,

though he wasn't the brightest.

Why didn't you escape

on the first boat out of there?

Impossible because Michel

would have suspected it, wouldn't he?

He must have suspended

all exit permits off the island though.

Rate this script:0.0 / 0 votes