1 00:00:00,040 --> 00:00:01,353 But I really wanted to 2 00:00:04,880 --> 00:00:07,838 - I wanted to give you something - But why do you have to give me anything? 3 00:00:08,680 --> 00:00:11,274 Because you gave me a lot Ramon, you have no idea 4 00:00:18,760 --> 00:00:21,228 No man has ever been so kind to me as you have been 5 00:00:22,080 --> 00:00:23,759 Has it been that bad? 6 00:00:32,720 --> 00:00:34,512 Now, I don't want to complicate things 7 00:00:35,040 --> 00:00:38,350 I know that the problem must be me, right 8 00:00:40,320 --> 00:00:42,431 That men don't like me or something 9 00:00:42,840 --> 00:00:45,354 What are you saying, Rosa? How is that even possible? 10 00:00:47,440 --> 00:00:50,193 Wasn't that what you told me when I came here the first time? 11 00:00:51,000 --> 00:00:52,274 Frustrated woman, you said 12 00:00:54,360 --> 00:01:00,390 Yes, yes. If I called you that then, now I call you strong and brave 13 00:01:01,120 --> 00:01:05,796 and kind and beautiful. And I call assholes those who can't see it 14 00:01:10,880 --> 00:01:11,995 Rosa, please stop it. 15 00:01:12,480 --> 00:01:14,914 You make me feel like a priest and I hate them enough already 16 00:01:15,200 --> 00:01:17,316 Sit over here, come on sit. 17 00:01:23,120 --> 00:01:25,509 And leave my hand alone, you know I can't feel it 18 00:01:28,200 --> 00:01:30,077 My son says you are faking it. 19 00:01:38,200 --> 00:01:41,431 But you do feel your face, right? 20 00:01:54,920 --> 00:02:02,474 I wish I could help you. I would do anything to help you. 21 00:02:02,760 --> 00:02:04,751 You would help me? 22 00:02:05,040 --> 00:02:06,234 Yes 23 00:02:08,040 --> 00:02:12,955 Don't worry. I have it all planned so that no one ends up in jail 24 00:02:13,920 --> 00:02:16,480 I have some friends that are willing to help 25 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:21,197 I only need one more. Someone brave, like you 26 00:02:21,480 --> 00:02:24,916 No. 27 00:02:26,440 --> 00:02:27,998 Help you heal... 28 00:02:30,200 --> 00:02:31,918 not die 29 00:02:45,640 --> 00:02:49,189 Come on guys, let's go. 30 00:02:55,000 --> 00:02:56,558 Are you holding him? 31 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:05,797 He won't fit through here 32 00:03:14,040 --> 00:03:17,157 Ramon says that he understands the situation but that he won't come down 33 00:03:23,400 --> 00:03:25,960 Ok. It doesn't matter. Brother Andres 34 00:03:31,160 --> 00:03:34,436 Go upstairs and tell Ramon 35 00:03:42,800 --> 00:03:48,432 ...and since we are inside eternity. Life doesn't belong to us... 36 00:03:48,880 --> 00:03:54,352 and we take to ridiculous extremes the bourgeois definition of private property 37 00:03:56,720 --> 00:03:57,630 You are killing me 38 00:03:58,280 --> 00:04:01,909 But if Church was the first one in secularizing the private property 39 00:04:03,880 --> 00:04:05,074 - I can't tell him that - How come? 40 00:04:05,720 --> 00:04:06,948 Should I tell him that? 41 00:04:10,280 --> 00:04:18,119 Freedom to choose my beliefs...no, his beliefs and decide over his life 42 00:04:19,720 --> 00:04:21,233 Ok, now you tell him 43 00:04:23,920 --> 00:04:27,469 Why does the Church keep that posture of terror of death with such passion? 44 00:04:28,080 --> 00:04:30,753 Because it knows that it would lose a great amount of its customers 45 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:33,195 if people lose their fear to the Great Beyond 46 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:40,269 He reminds you that according to the polls, 67% of the Spanish are in favor of euthanasia 47 00:04:40,560 --> 00:04:44,599 Very well, very well. Now you tell him that moral issues are not resolved through polls 48 00:04:45,120 --> 00:04:49,477 Because most of the German people were also in favor of Hitler 49 00:04:49,760 --> 00:04:52,115 Now he is going to compare me to Hitler. That is very rude 50 00:04:52,680 --> 00:04:53,556 No, not that 51 00:04:56,040 --> 00:04:58,349 Ask him what Hitler has to do with all this 52 00:04:59,360 --> 00:05:04,798 No wait... Padre Francisco, do you hear me? 53 00:05:06,200 --> 00:05:08,316 Yes. Ramon I can hear you 54 00:05:08,920 --> 00:05:10,831 Why do you mix pears with apples? 55 00:05:11,840 --> 00:05:14,035 I hope you didn't come here to do demagoguery. 56 00:05:14,520 --> 00:05:16,750 Because you Jesuits know a lot about that. 57 00:05:17,080 --> 00:05:18,752 No, no. Of course not. 58 00:05:18,960 --> 00:05:21,997 But since you bring up demagoguery, my dear Ramon. 59 00:05:23,560 --> 00:05:27,951 Don't you think that what's really demagogic, is to say "Death with dignity" 60 00:05:29,480 --> 00:05:33,598 Why don't you leave the euphemisms aside and call things by its name, with all its rawness 61 00:05:33,680 --> 00:05:35,159 "l take my life" and that's it... 62 00:05:36,240 --> 00:05:42,076 Your interest in me keeps surprising me, while the institution that you represent 63 00:05:42,840 --> 00:05:49,518 accepts the death penalty and condemned those who didn't think the right way, to the bonfire for centuries 64 00:05:49,640 --> 00:05:52,080 Now you are the one doing demagoguery 65 00:05:52,080 --> 00:05:56,756 Yes of course, but leaving the euphemisms aside, as you say that's what you would have done with me, right? 66 00:05:57,280 --> 00:05:58,633 Burn me alive 67 00:05:59,360 --> 00:06:01,316 Burn me for defending my freedom 68 00:06:02,280 --> 00:06:03,395 Ramon, my friend... 69 00:06:03,960 --> 00:06:04,631 Friend? 70 00:06:04,920 --> 00:06:07,957 Ramon, my friend. A freedom that eliminates life is not freedom 71 00:06:08,400 --> 00:06:10,356 And a life that eliminates freedom is not life either 72 00:06:11,520 --> 00:06:14,114 Don't call me friend! And leave me alone 73 00:06:20,080 --> 00:06:21,229 Come on. Let's go 74 00:06:26,440 --> 00:06:32,310 You... you who look like kind people, give this man reasons to live 75 00:06:34,120 --> 00:06:39,353 Prove to him that life is not only moving your arms and running around 76 00:06:39,640 --> 00:06:44,316 or kicking a ball. Damn it! Life is something else, really 77 00:06:45,360 --> 00:06:48,796 Life is so much more. Hear it from me 78 00:06:52,080 --> 00:06:54,548 And what do you want us to do? 79 00:06:54,800 --> 00:06:56,836 That we gag him so he doesn't talk? 80 00:06:57,640 --> 00:07:00,234 Or that we put him to sleep with a rattle like a little kid 81 00:07:03,360 --> 00:07:07,717 Look. you appeared on TV and said something that I can't get out of my head 82 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:09,389 Manuela, leave it alone 83 00:07:09,800 --> 00:07:13,031 You said that Ramon's family didn't give him enough love... 84 00:07:13,600 --> 00:07:17,593 you should know that in this house no one stopped loving Ramon for one single day 85 00:07:18,040 --> 00:07:18,870 Not one day 86 00:07:20,840 --> 00:07:25,994 I've been looking after him for many years and I love him like a son 87 00:07:30,320 --> 00:07:32,276 I don't know which one of you is right 88 00:07:33,080 --> 00:07:37,710 And I don't know if it's true what you say about life belonging to God and not to us 89 00:07:39,840 --> 00:07:41,671 but I do know one thing 90 00:07:42,680 --> 00:07:45,035 you have a very big mouth 91 00:08:05,280 --> 00:08:08,636 Rosa, I told you that it's not necessary. I already shaved Ramon 92 00:08:08,880 --> 00:08:10,871 Yes, yes. But I know a better way 93 00:08:15,120 --> 00:08:16,109 Where do you have the soap? 94 00:08:19,160 --> 00:08:19,990 They're here 95 00:08:33,880 --> 00:08:36,952 I don't feel anything. Are you sure there's a child in there? 96 00:08:37,320 --> 00:08:38,639 7 months old, darling 97 00:08:39,880 --> 00:08:42,110 - Well, he's not moving - You're the one that doesn't move 98 00:08:42,280 --> 00:08:43,952 - Now, now, now - See 99 00:08:45,160 --> 00:08:48,152 - He's happy to see you - How are you going to call him? 100 00:08:48,480 --> 00:08:50,311 We still don't know 101 00:08:51,360 --> 00:08:55,751 Well, call him Ramon so that way one day when he asks why, you can tell him my story 102 00:08:56,760 --> 00:08:58,079 It's better if you tell him 103 00:09:04,120 --> 00:09:06,680 There's someone else who will be really happy to see you 104 00:09:12,280 --> 00:09:15,670 - No, no. Not like that - Grandpa, shut up 105 00:09:25,920 --> 00:09:29,435 - How come you didn't say anything? - We wanted to surprise you 106 00:09:30,080 --> 00:09:32,435 This a great Wise Men's day present 107 00:09:32,640 --> 00:09:34,870 I'm going to open the windows, it's really hot in here 108 00:09:35,160 --> 00:09:37,355 We better get out and leave you alone for a while 109 00:09:46,800 --> 00:09:48,074 How are you sailor? 110 00:09:54,600 --> 00:09:56,397 - Do you drink coffee Marc? - Yes, please 111 00:09:56,800 --> 00:09:59,439 - How are you Rosa? - Fine 112 00:09:59,760 --> 00:10:01,955 Ramon told me that you found a new job 113 00:10:02,680 --> 00:10:04,636 Yes, caring for elderly people 114 00:10:07,080 --> 00:10:08,832 Is that woman going to stay long? 115 00:10:10,080 --> 00:10:12,992 A couple of weeks, depending on how long the book takes 116 00:10:14,480 --> 00:10:18,519 Well, I guess I won't be able to shave him. See you some other time 117 00:10:18,800 --> 00:10:19,835 Bye Rosa 118 00:10:21,120 --> 00:10:24,192 Ok, the judges have their hands tied because of the legislation 119 00:10:25,360 --> 00:10:27,749 We are going to try to obtain a statement 120 00:10:28,320 --> 00:10:31,835 where we recommend the government changes to the penal code 121 00:10:32,200 --> 00:10:35,078 - The government? - The government is there to serve us, Javi 122 00:10:35,360 --> 00:10:36,554 Your uncle is more important 123 00:10:37,240 --> 00:10:40,312 The jury will not dare to agree with us, we already know that 124 00:10:41,320 --> 00:10:43,675 But we can not fail on the regional audience 125 00:10:47,400 --> 00:10:49,470 Javier, help me with the cows 126 00:10:58,280 --> 00:11:01,795 We have to convince the judges that Ramon is completely sane and lucid 127 00:11:02,800 --> 00:11:05,792 It would help us a lot if he writes a declaration 128 00:11:06,280 --> 00:11:09,829 Manuela, we have to take Ramon out of the house 129 00:11:12,760 --> 00:11:14,671 Can you tell me what you were doing in there? 130 00:11:15,920 --> 00:11:18,036 Do you know what they are talking about? What they want? 131 00:11:18,640 --> 00:11:20,392 And what do I do? Lock myself up in my room? 132 00:11:20,600 --> 00:11:22,192 Do you understand what they really want? 133 00:11:24,880 --> 00:11:26,632 What happens if he wins the trial? 134 00:11:27,600 --> 00:11:33,675 Your uncle gets injected and dies, like a dog. And you'll never see him again 135 00:11:34,520 --> 00:11:35,839 You will never see him again, Javier 136 00:11:36,520 --> 00:11:37,873 Or do you think death is so great? 137 00:11:39,280 --> 00:11:41,157 Please use your head 138 00:11:41,600 --> 00:11:43,511 Death is a very serious thing, you hear me? 139 00:11:44,200 --> 00:11:47,078 - Your uncle dies and you won't see him again - Leave me alone 140 00:11:54,440 --> 00:11:57,512 It's not that he doesn't feel like it, he just doesn't want to use the chair 141 00:11:59,160 --> 00:12:02,675 Taking him out of the house once or twice a year is an accomplishment 142 00:12:02,920 --> 00:12:07,038 Well, this has to be one of those times. It is very important that Ramon takes this trip. 143 00:12:09,040 --> 00:12:10,359 And when would that be? 144 00:12:11,800 --> 00:12:14,519 I estimate that the trial will take place in the spring 145 00:12:14,680 --> 00:12:16,989 So we still have time to propose it to him 146 00:12:18,440 --> 00:12:21,716 There's only one thing worse than the death of a son 147 00:12:23,200 --> 00:12:24,872 that he wants to die 148 00:12:52,440 --> 00:12:54,317 Well, let's get to work 149 00:13:44,400 --> 00:13:50,509 "...get inside of you, eternally, my seduced lover, beloved sea" 150 00:13:53,560 --> 00:13:55,471 Can you really smell the sea from here? 151 00:13:55,720 --> 00:13:58,280 Yes, and sometimes in the morning if there's wind 152 00:13:59,920 --> 00:14:03,549 and the window is open, l can smell it as if I was there 153 00:14:04,920 --> 00:14:06,148 You have a very good nose 154 00:14:06,360 --> 00:14:10,911 Smells are probably what cause me to have more intense sensations 155 00:14:12,760 --> 00:14:14,159 More fantasies 156 00:14:17,720 --> 00:14:19,597 ...your smell, for example. 157 00:14:23,000 --> 00:14:24,638 My smell 158 00:14:26,240 --> 00:14:31,075 Yes, it's the first thing I imagine when I day dream about you 159 00:14:33,640 --> 00:14:34,675 Really? 160 00:14:36,560 --> 00:14:39,552 - And what are those dreams about? - Just things 161 00:14:42,160 --> 00:14:44,355 They all have one thing in common... 162 00:14:45,520 --> 00:14:47,909 In all of them I can move... 163 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:57,270 and I stand up and travel wherever I imagine you are at that moment 164 00:14:59,520 --> 00:15:02,034 And if I imagine that you are here, for example 165 00:15:04,680 --> 00:15:06,875 I just get close to you 166 00:15:09,280 --> 00:15:11,953 And do what I have been wishing to do so many times 167 00:15:12,480 --> 00:15:17,600 Then your smell becomes stronger and I get dizzy 168 00:15:19,520 --> 00:15:25,072 I can feel your heart beat, then I feel your hands 169 00:15:27,640 --> 00:15:31,838 And then I lose my mind... I lose my mind 170 00:16:04,400 --> 00:16:05,469 Is the water ok? 171 00:16:27,520 --> 00:16:28,669 Julia... 172 00:16:31,000 --> 00:16:32,672 Julia, are you awake? 173 00:16:35,280 --> 00:16:36,076 Yes 174 00:16:38,600 --> 00:16:39,476 I can't sleep 175 00:16:42,480 --> 00:16:43,549 Why is that 176 00:16:45,480 --> 00:16:48,438 I have an itch on my leg, can you come and scratch it? 177 00:16:49,600 --> 00:16:50,430 ...the leg 178 00:17:10,080 --> 00:17:11,593 I brought him some "filloas" 179 00:17:13,240 --> 00:17:15,071 - I know he likes them - Rosa, please listen - I made them 180 00:17:16,720 --> 00:17:21,475 I've told you that you don't have to cook him anything, or bathe him or shave him. Nothing 181 00:17:21,600 --> 00:17:23,158 I take care of Ramon. Get it? 182 00:17:25,360 --> 00:17:29,069 - Ok, then I want to hear it from him - No, he already told me 183 00:17:30,640 --> 00:17:32,471 Besides, he is very busy now 184 00:17:34,360 --> 00:17:35,839 Is he with her? 185 00:17:42,360 --> 00:17:46,433 I wish I was a lawyer too. But of course... 186 00:17:55,120 --> 00:17:59,079 - Don't cry Rosa, don't cry - If you don't want to see me, please tell me 187 00:17:59,760 --> 00:18:02,593 - Of course I want to see you - It doesn't look that way 188 00:18:03,040 --> 00:18:04,268 Really, what are you... 189 00:18:06,880 --> 00:18:08,757 Rosa... Rosa... 190 00:18:10,480 --> 00:18:11,515 She hung up 191 00:18:14,600 --> 00:18:18,195 Do you mind dialing the number again and giving me a minute alone 192 00:18:30,840 --> 00:18:33,229 What's going on between you two, Ramon? 193 00:18:37,520 --> 00:18:38,839 But Julia... 194 00:18:41,120 --> 00:18:43,031 Why would I need to explain anything to you? 195 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:48,357 I don't understand why you answer me like that, because then I don't know what I'm doing here. 196 00:18:50,960 --> 00:18:54,350 Unless of course, you think that there's nothing happening here 197 00:18:54,560 --> 00:18:56,790 The kiss you gave me yesterday meant nothing? 198 00:19:00,360 --> 00:19:01,588 Look at you 199 00:19:03,840 --> 00:19:05,398 Look at you sitting there 200 00:19:07,320 --> 00:19:08,753 Look at you 201 00:19:09,920 --> 00:19:11,990 And now look at me 202 00:19:14,520 --> 00:19:16,272 Where are we going Julia? 203 00:19:18,160 --> 00:19:19,673 Look at us 204 00:19:21,120 --> 00:19:22,678 I haven't finished 205 00:19:24,840 --> 00:19:26,353 What do you think? 206 00:19:27,280 --> 00:19:29,396 That I don't think about what happened to me? 207 00:19:30,560 --> 00:19:33,438 Of course, I think about it. Frequently 208 00:19:35,720 --> 00:19:38,154 Every single day. It's like a nightmare 209 00:19:41,200 --> 00:19:44,954 And I know that it will only get worse and worse until I end up like a vegetable 210 00:19:45,520 --> 00:19:49,229 So I have reached a conclusion and I rather... 211 00:19:58,520 --> 00:19:59,839 I'm going to do it Ramon 212 00:20:03,800 --> 00:20:06,234 I'm going to take my own life 213 00:20:15,160 --> 00:20:20,871 But before I do it, if you want to, my love... 214 00:20:23,680 --> 00:20:26,114 I would like to help you 215 00:20:31,240 --> 00:20:32,753 Leave together... 216 00:20:39,160 --> 00:20:42,914 You don't say anything? You didn't expect this 217 00:20:46,720 --> 00:20:48,073 When? 218 00:20:50,480 --> 00:20:55,110 I don't know. We are almost done with the book and... 219 00:20:57,600 --> 00:21:05,359 I'll go to Barcelona and look for an editor so you can publish it. 220 00:21:05,760 --> 00:21:14,111 And then I'll come back with the first copy. That same day, Ramon. That same day. 221 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:19,709 Listen to me, in the worst case scenario we would win the public support. 222 00:21:19,960 --> 00:21:22,394 If the verdict is negative the discussion will be more heated 223 00:21:22,800 --> 00:21:26,839 - Don't be stupid... I can't understand... - Are you ok? - Yes, Yes 224 00:21:28,280 --> 00:21:29,759 News, what news? 225 00:21:31,760 --> 00:21:36,311 Marc, please be careful. It's ok, it's ok. What happened Ramon? 226 00:21:36,520 --> 00:21:37,794 We are here. 227 00:21:40,040 --> 00:21:45,273 I understand Ramon, I understand. But that doesn't matter 228 00:21:45,520 --> 00:21:52,995 Listen to me, if no one takes this step. If everyone hides their heads and doesn't even try to confront the state, the judges... 229 00:22:07,760 --> 00:22:10,991 And what do we do now Manuela? I mean, with the trip to Corunna. 230 00:22:11,440 --> 00:22:13,317 Do I go there and waste my time? 231 00:22:13,640 --> 00:22:15,631 Knowing that they won't listen to me 232 00:22:16,080 --> 00:22:27,673 Well, I think that today it is a waste of time but maybe tomorrow it could be useful for someone else 233 00:22:38,440 --> 00:22:40,590 Ok. Let's go and see those judges in person 234 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:48,912 - Javi, where is the chair - The chair? 235 00:22:49,920 --> 00:22:51,638 I don't know, it's probably in the back 236 00:22:51,960 --> 00:22:57,637 Well, I want you to take it out and clean it up. Then bring grandpa and I'll explain. We are going to make some changes 237 00:22:59,720 --> 00:23:01,438 Are going to install a motor? 238 00:23:01,480 --> 00:23:05,359 - You have to cut here and here - Let the back move, right? 239 00:23:05,640 --> 00:23:13,877 You have to cut these pipes down here and then join them with bolts so they move as hinges. Are you getting this? 240 00:23:14,640 --> 00:23:16,790 - Yes, yes - And you dad? 241 00:23:17,000 --> 00:23:21,391 You're going to be lying down son. You might fall asleep at the trial 242 00:23:21,560 --> 00:23:24,393 Is not like they're saying anything interesting, dad. 243 00:23:42,200 --> 00:23:43,713 Die to Live 244 00:23:45,960 --> 00:23:48,235 LETTERS FROM HELL 245 00:23:48,800 --> 00:23:50,916 You should put a pillow here to support my head 246 00:23:51,080 --> 00:23:53,878 In case I fall backwards and break my neck 247 00:23:54,080 --> 00:23:59,598 Hey, Javi. Do you get it? Break my neck... Break my neck... 248 00:24:13,560 --> 00:24:15,278 Grandpa 249 00:24:16,080 --> 00:24:19,311 Look, if you're going to help me like that, it's better if you do nothing 250 00:24:38,120 --> 00:24:41,556 - Am I tying you too tight? - You're asking me? 251 00:24:49,080 --> 00:24:52,436 Wait a moment please. Ramon 252 00:24:52,680 --> 00:24:55,274 Manuela, please. As if l don't look ridiculous enough 253 00:24:55,600 --> 00:24:57,318 Better this than catching a cold 254 00:25:01,040 --> 00:25:03,156 And don't you dare, taking it off 255 00:25:08,720 --> 00:25:10,358 You are Ramon Sampedro, right? 256 00:25:11,560 --> 00:25:14,552 I'm really glad I'm taking you there 257 00:26:16,560 --> 00:26:20,997 Living is a right, not an obligation! 258 00:26:21,000 --> 00:26:25,949 - Look at all the people here - Who did we kill, eh? 259 00:26:26,920 --> 00:26:31,357 Ramon, do you feel alone because you are the only Spanish to have requested euthanasia? 260 00:26:31,640 --> 00:26:38,398 Yes, well, the first one in requesting it in a public manner. But this has been happening for many years. 261 00:26:38,640 --> 00:26:40,756 What do you expect from the judges? What are you going to tell them? 262 00:26:41,880 --> 00:26:47,352 I just want to tell them that I'm completely sane and lucid 263 00:26:49,120 --> 00:26:50,553 Silence 264 00:26:56,120 --> 00:26:57,269 Can we talk later? 265 00:26:58,040 --> 00:26:59,155 Silence, please 266 00:27:01,480 --> 00:27:05,234 In a state declared as law and that recognizes the right to the private property 267 00:27:05,440 --> 00:27:10,389 and which constitution expresses also the right not to suffer tortures or degrading treatments 268 00:27:10,960 --> 00:27:15,158 is correct to say, that whomever sees his position as degrading, as in Ramon Sampedro's case, 269 00:27:16,040 --> 00:27:18,235 should be able to decide over his own life 270 00:27:18,560 --> 00:27:23,634 in fact, no one who attempts suicide and survives is judged afterwards 271 00:27:24,840 --> 00:27:29,516 but... when you need the help of someone else 272 00:27:30,520 --> 00:27:34,115 to die with dignity, then the state interferes with the freedom of the people and tells them 273 00:27:34,280 --> 00:27:37,192 that the life they are living is not theirs, that they can't make decisions about it 274 00:27:37,480 --> 00:27:41,473 This, Your Honor, can only be done based on metaphysical beliefs, or religions 275 00:27:42,920 --> 00:27:45,480 In a state, I repeat... 276 00:27:46,720 --> 00:27:48,551 that is declared law 277 00:27:49,760 --> 00:27:54,515 Your Honor, I ask for a legal answer, but above all, rational 278 00:27:55,240 --> 00:27:56,798 and humane 279 00:27:59,120 --> 00:28:05,229 And now, with your permission, Ramon Sampedro would like to read something 280 00:28:06,600 --> 00:28:08,192 Overruled 281 00:28:08,640 --> 00:28:12,633 My client wants to address you directly so you can hear from his own voice... 282 00:28:12,880 --> 00:28:15,519 You know the process perfectly well 283 00:28:16,120 --> 00:28:18,634 Of course I know it, I know it perfectly 284 00:28:19,680 --> 00:28:23,992 But I didn't know that it was so irrelevant for you to give three minutes of your time 285 00:28:24,040 --> 00:28:24,711 Three... 286 00:28:25,960 --> 00:28:28,190 To listen to a man that has been waiting for 28 years 287 00:28:28,400 --> 00:28:30,516 If you want to change the process... 288 00:28:30,800 --> 00:28:32,153 change the laws 289 00:28:33,400 --> 00:28:35,118 Yes, of course. I know that already 290 00:28:36,440 --> 00:28:38,271 This case is ready for a sentence 291 00:28:51,720 --> 00:28:55,156 Well...I knew you were not going to take it seriously 292 00:28:55,960 --> 00:29:00,556 That's what all men do. Laugh at me. You were not going to be different 293 00:29:00,840 --> 00:29:05,277 Rosa, forgive me. It's just that lately a little of everything happens to me 294 00:29:07,000 --> 00:29:08,558 - And...I'm a little overwhelmed - Why? 295 00:29:09,280 --> 00:29:11,714 It's not allowed to fall in love with a tetraplegic or what? 296 00:29:11,880 --> 00:29:13,074 Is it that weird? 297 00:29:14,680 --> 00:29:20,915 Well, maybe we should clear up some things. Especially if we are talking about something as complex as love. 298 00:29:21,160 --> 00:29:22,912 - Complex? - Yes Rosa, complex 299 00:29:23,440 --> 00:29:30,118 No matter how much you tell me that you love me, I will never be sure of how real your love is 300 00:29:30,400 --> 00:29:35,918 or if it's just an idealization of a man you wanted to find but couldn't or didn't last 301 00:29:36,080 --> 00:29:39,789 But what are you talking about Ramon? Don't try to confuse me 302 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:44,391 Either you love or you don't. You can't rationalize love 303 00:29:48,240 --> 00:29:51,835 Well, if that's the case, what do you want me to do? You want me to move in with you? 304 00:29:52,520 --> 00:29:54,988 For me it's enough to know that I can visit you from time to time 305 00:29:55,280 --> 00:29:57,794 Of course you can. Of course you can 306 00:29:59,360 --> 00:30:01,351 Yes, but for how long? 307 00:30:02,800 --> 00:30:06,270 Rosa. You wouldn't ask me to stay alive for you, right? 308 00:30:07,640 --> 00:30:09,358 What if I told you that... 309 00:30:13,920 --> 00:30:15,797 that you give me strength to live Ramon 310 00:30:16,200 --> 00:30:19,033 Wait wait. Stop this thing for a moment 311 00:30:20,120 --> 00:30:21,348 Sit over there. 312 00:30:25,400 --> 00:30:30,315 - Let's see. Do you love your children? - Of course I do. 313 00:30:31,320 --> 00:30:33,356 Well, there you have the strength to live 314 00:30:33,960 --> 00:30:36,520 Don't give me that responsibility Rosa 315 00:30:36,760 --> 00:30:41,151 Is that what you call love? Keep me here against my will? 316 00:30:42,040 --> 00:30:43,234 Look... 317 00:30:44,400 --> 00:30:48,951 The person that really loves me is the one who will help me die 318 00:30:50,680 --> 00:30:52,636 That is love, Rosa 319 00:30:58,280 --> 00:31:02,398 Dear Julia... yesterday I received the sentence of the provincial audience 320 00:31:03,080 --> 00:31:09,189 the judges understand that I want to die, but remind me that helping me, would be punishable by law 321 00:31:09,720 --> 00:31:12,598 ln other times, this would have affected me a lot 322 00:31:12,960 --> 00:31:17,511 Pushing me into that alley without exit where days and nights never end 323 00:31:18,400 --> 00:31:23,315 But now I feel that everything is rushing by and that the publication of the book will happen any day now 324 00:31:24,720 --> 00:31:27,917 And with that you will return Julia. My Juliet... 325 00:31:28,640 --> 00:31:31,712 It will be the sweetest death that I could ever imagine 326 00:31:31,920 --> 00:31:34,150 It will be love, pure and shared 327 00:31:34,600 --> 00:31:39,071 And it will be the return to balance. Finally to balance 328 00:31:39,960 --> 00:31:41,393 A kiss, my dear friend 329 00:32:38,560 --> 00:32:39,913 Ok, see you later 330 00:32:50,040 --> 00:32:51,314 Should I open it? 331 00:32:55,440 --> 00:32:56,953 It's the book! 332 00:32:59,080 --> 00:33:01,913 Look, it's the book. You are on the cover 333 00:33:08,520 --> 00:33:10,272 It smells great 334 00:33:16,960 --> 00:33:18,154 It's for you 335 00:33:22,120 --> 00:33:23,439 I'm going to show it to mom 336 00:33:53,960 --> 00:34:02,038 Why... why... why can't I be happy with this life? 337 00:34:02,200 --> 00:34:04,236 I'm going to give you a tranquilizer 338 00:34:04,320 --> 00:34:07,835 Why do I want to die? Why do I want to die? 339 00:34:18,920 --> 00:34:20,148 Give me two more Manuela. 340 00:34:20,800 --> 00:34:22,995 Manuela, for crying out loud, two more pills are not going to kill me 341 00:34:23,360 --> 00:34:24,475 Give me two more 342 00:34:31,160 --> 00:34:32,434 You'll feel better soon 343 00:35:15,360 --> 00:35:18,557 - How do you feel? - Fine 344 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,115 What time is it? 345 00:35:21,400 --> 00:35:24,119 11:00 am. I didn't want to wake you up today 346 00:35:26,560 --> 00:35:28,835 The girl from Boiro has called three times already 347 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,353 What did she want? 348 00:35:32,120 --> 00:35:34,873 She says she has to talk to you about something important 349 00:35:35,480 --> 00:35:40,395 - For her it is always important - Dial the number for me please 350 00:35:41,560 --> 00:35:44,233 Are you going to call her? Why don't you wait for her to call back? 351 00:35:44,440 --> 00:35:48,558 She can barely pay her phone bill. Dial the number please 352 00:35:51,200 --> 00:35:54,397 Of course Ramon. You're always so kind 353 00:36:01,080 --> 00:36:03,389 - Ramon? - What's going on Rosa? 354 00:36:04,680 --> 00:36:06,636 I need to see you. I have to talk to you 355 00:36:07,040 --> 00:36:10,999 - You said I should call you before visiting you - Yes. Did something happen? 356 00:36:12,040 --> 00:36:13,632 Can I come now? 357 00:36:15,360 --> 00:36:20,718 Look Ramon, you said you had a plan or something 358 00:36:22,320 --> 00:36:26,871 That you had figured out a way of doing what you want to do, if the judges decided against you 359 00:36:27,080 --> 00:36:28,798 Yes, Rosa, but I already asked you to forgive me, right? 360 00:36:29,080 --> 00:36:30,354 I told you to forget about it 361 00:36:30,720 --> 00:36:32,233 Yes. But I can't 362 00:36:32,440 --> 00:36:33,714 I can't, you know 363 00:36:34,360 --> 00:36:40,959 Because last month the audience said no. And you are still thinking about doing it 364 00:36:41,160 --> 00:36:44,357 Is that what worries you? That I get my way? 365 00:36:45,480 --> 00:36:48,472 - So, are you going to do it? - Is not that easy, Rosa. But don't worry 366 00:36:49,240 --> 00:36:51,117 You will be the last person to find out 367 00:36:59,080 --> 00:37:00,308 Ramon... 368 00:37:01,920 --> 00:37:08,439 It's that I realized... I understood what you said in Corunna. 369 00:37:09,600 --> 00:37:12,876 "The person that really loves me will be the one to help me" 370 00:37:13,280 --> 00:37:15,953 I'm completely sure about what I feel Ramon 371 00:37:17,080 --> 00:37:18,877 I love you 372 00:37:22,880 --> 00:37:24,757 Do you want me to help you? 373 00:37:27,840 --> 00:37:29,159 Rosa... 374 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:35,711 I'm not joking Ramon. Do you want me to help you? 375 00:37:40,680 --> 00:37:43,672 But what are you going to tell him? Jose wait... 376 00:37:47,240 --> 00:37:48,912 Did you hear me! I will not allow this 377 00:37:49,160 --> 00:37:53,119 And what are you going to do? Strap me to the bed? 378 00:37:54,840 --> 00:37:57,718 Or are you going to fill me with sleeping pills like they used to do at the hospital? 379 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:59,718 - No one is going to prevent me from getting out of here - I will 380 00:37:59,920 --> 00:38:01,273 - Not even you - I will 381 00:38:01,680 --> 00:38:02,999 We'll see about that! 382 00:38:03,280 --> 00:38:05,157 Or is it that I mean nothing in this house? 383 00:38:05,600 --> 00:38:07,750 I am the older brother I am the head of the family 384 00:38:08,200 --> 00:38:12,040 Do you think that means anything to me? 385 00:38:12,040 --> 00:38:13,109 At my age? 386 00:38:13,920 --> 00:38:17,469 For me what counts is what people have in their heads, and you have nothing in yours 387 00:38:18,520 --> 00:38:22,991 I will not be a slave of your ignorance anymore or of your prude conscience 388 00:38:23,160 --> 00:38:25,833 And what about me? I am also a slave 389 00:38:27,000 --> 00:38:29,355 How do you think I felt when I left the sea? 390 00:38:30,040 --> 00:38:33,032 All my life here, living out of this fucking orchard 391 00:38:34,600 --> 00:38:37,273 To be with you. To only be with you 392 00:38:37,880 --> 00:38:41,395 Me, my wife and my son. All slaves! 393 00:38:59,480 --> 00:39:03,029 - Hello - Hello 394 00:39:06,160 --> 00:39:08,993 - Your uncle is going to Boiro - Boiro? 395 00:39:09,960 --> 00:39:11,279 What for? 396 00:39:12,480 --> 00:39:14,152 To spend some time there, he says 397 00:39:15,360 --> 00:39:18,079 He's leaving with that woman, Rosa 398 00:39:21,600 --> 00:39:32,680 - Are they getting married? - No they're not 399 00:39:32,680 --> 00:39:33,874 What's that about you leaving? 400 00:39:35,640 --> 00:39:36,675 For how long? 401 00:39:39,040 --> 00:39:41,076 I want to give you my book. It's over there 402 00:39:44,600 --> 00:39:48,957 - Aren't there any more copies, or what? - Yes of course, but that one is the first copy 403 00:39:50,920 --> 00:39:52,353 Open it at the bookmark 404 00:39:55,120 --> 00:39:58,669 - "To my son"? - Yes. Read it please 405 00:40:00,640 --> 00:40:01,550 To my son 406 00:40:02,520 --> 00:40:04,829 Forgive me my son for not being born 407 00:40:05,360 --> 00:40:06,952 It wasn't my fault to leave you behind 408 00:40:07,960 --> 00:40:10,793 It were the roses, the ones afraid 409 00:40:11,720 --> 00:40:13,870 Forgive me for not being able to play with you 410 00:40:14,640 --> 00:40:17,393 I don't know if you were born after I passed away 411 00:40:17,760 --> 00:40:19,432 Always remember that I still love you 412 00:40:20,320 --> 00:40:22,788 Give a kiss to your mother from me 413 00:40:23,000 --> 00:40:24,353 And don't keep any resentments towards me 414 00:40:24,720 --> 00:40:25,675 Is not good to hate 415 00:40:26,240 --> 00:40:27,355 So... did you get it? 416 00:40:28,200 --> 00:40:29,758 - Yes - Let's see 417 00:40:30,840 --> 00:40:38,315 Well, it's about a son you never had and this is like you are speaking to him 418 00:40:39,320 --> 00:40:41,072 And you ask for forgiveness for not having him 419 00:40:41,800 --> 00:40:43,552 Ok. But what did I add down there? 420 00:40:47,120 --> 00:40:51,159 - "To Javier" - So? - So what? 421 00:40:52,680 --> 00:40:54,591 Don't you see what I'm trying to say? 422 00:40:56,440 --> 00:40:57,953 But I'm not your son 423 00:40:58,240 --> 00:40:59,593 Of course not... 424 00:40:59,760 --> 00:41:02,752 But if I'm dedicating you that poem, it's for a reason, no? 425 00:41:06,280 --> 00:41:07,872 But I'm not your son 426 00:41:08,160 --> 00:41:12,472 I don't know what it is that they teach you at school. Get out of here. Get out. 427 00:41:13,360 --> 00:41:14,918 You are all so weird 428 00:41:22,120 --> 00:41:24,953 Ramon? How are you? Wait a moment, I can't hear you 429 00:41:27,800 --> 00:41:31,873 - Tell me dear - I'm leaving tomorrow 430 00:41:32,120 --> 00:41:34,588 Yes, Rosa told me this afternoon. I'm sure you are impatient 431 00:41:35,040 --> 00:41:35,756 A little 432 00:41:36,880 --> 00:41:40,714 Hey Ramon, I've been researching about that thing you know... 433 00:41:41,680 --> 00:41:44,114 - What? - Well that thing... - The powder? 434 00:41:44,600 --> 00:41:52,234 Yes, the powder. You have to calculate an exact dose of 200 mg. But it is probable that it is a little painful... just so you know 435 00:41:52,440 --> 00:42:02,475 Gen�. I think it's best if you forget about all this. It worries me that someday you could be implicated in this 436 00:42:03,640 --> 00:42:11,149 In fact, that's why I'm calling, I want to say good bye and we shouldn't talk again 437 00:42:11,800 --> 00:42:15,475 It's for your own security. You shouldn't even talk to Marc about this. 438 00:42:18,080 --> 00:42:27,557 - Yes, yes. I understand. So this is farewell - It's better this way 439 00:42:29,760 --> 00:42:34,595 Ok, ok...ok. Let me tell you something... 440 00:42:35,320 --> 00:42:38,596 Ramon, think it through as much as necessary. 441 00:42:38,880 --> 00:42:47,549 Don't feel pressured. I mean, don't do it to set an example or to not disappoint the public, or us or the association 442 00:42:47,960 --> 00:42:51,794 No one is pushing you to do it, do you understand me? 443 00:42:55,280 --> 00:42:59,398 - Do you understand me Ramon? - Not you too, Gen�, please 444 00:43:06,880 --> 00:43:12,352 - I'm sorry Ramon - Goodbye Gen� 445 00:43:14,440 --> 00:43:17,398 Have a nice journey, my friend 446 00:43:59,560 --> 00:44:00,879 Good bye Manuela... 447 00:44:05,560 --> 00:44:07,118 and you Javi, please be good 448 00:44:07,880 --> 00:44:10,110 I understood what you meant with the poem 449 00:44:13,400 --> 00:44:14,469 Come here a moment 450 00:44:19,560 --> 00:44:20,709 Give me a hug 451 00:44:42,360 --> 00:44:44,476 Do me a favour. Take care of your grandpa 452 00:44:51,240 --> 00:44:52,673 Well Ramon, here we go 453 00:45:11,000 --> 00:45:12,911 Can you close the door, kid? 454 00:45:26,400 --> 00:45:27,719 Come on, close it 455 00:46:09,520 --> 00:46:11,351 What are you going to do in Boiro chief? 456 00:46:12,640 --> 00:46:16,155 I'm going to the beach. For a change of view 457 00:46:16,920 --> 00:46:19,753 A change of view? That's great 458 00:46:39,880 --> 00:46:42,633 This is the best I could find with the money you gave me 459 00:46:43,040 --> 00:46:46,032 And I told them about the view. Do you like it? 460 00:46:47,320 --> 00:46:51,711 - Where do I sign? - What for? - To marry you. 461 00:46:57,160 --> 00:46:58,673 He fell asleep 462 00:46:59,840 --> 00:47:01,717 Of course. Since I don't move at all 463 00:47:16,320 --> 00:47:19,869 Ramon. If there's really life after death... 464 00:47:22,280 --> 00:47:25,238 I know this is going to sound foolish, but... 465 00:47:27,560 --> 00:47:30,438 - Please give me a sign... - A sign? 466 00:47:30,680 --> 00:47:38,234 Anything. I was never scared of spirits. I will be very alert. Waiting. Will you do it? 467 00:47:38,560 --> 00:47:40,232 Of course. 468 00:47:40,560 --> 00:47:54,634 But, between you and me, I think that after we die there's nothing. Just like before we are born. Nothing 469 00:47:57,240 --> 00:47:59,231 How can you be so sure Ramon? 470 00:47:59,560 --> 00:48:00,788 No one knows that 471 00:48:01,040 --> 00:48:02,553 No I'm not sure. 472 00:48:02,760 --> 00:48:11,998 It's just a feeling. It's like when my father looks at the sky and says "Tomorrow it's going to rain" and it does 473 00:48:13,280 --> 00:48:15,350 It's a feeling. 474 00:48:18,760 --> 00:48:23,038 But there's something you shouldn't forget. I'm going to be in your dreams 475 00:48:24,280 --> 00:48:29,798 I'm going to come to your bed at night and we will make love 476 00:48:30,160 --> 00:48:33,038 And in case I don't tell you in your dreams I'll tell you now 477 00:48:35,600 --> 00:48:41,596 Thank you Rosa, from the bottom of my heart. Thanks 478 00:48:58,440 --> 00:49:05,073 Judges, political and religious authorities. What does dignity mean to you? 479 00:49:06,160 --> 00:49:12,110 Whatever the answer of your conscience is, know that for me, this is not a worthy life. 480 00:49:13,680 --> 00:49:17,832 I would have liked to at least die with dignity 481 00:49:18,200 --> 00:49:26,517 Today, tired of the institutional laziness, I see myself forced to do it in hiding, like a criminal 482 00:49:26,720 --> 00:49:29,598 You should know that the processes conducting to my death 483 00:49:30,520 --> 00:49:35,878 have been carefully divided in small actions that do not constitute a crime by themselves 484 00:49:36,200 --> 00:49:39,556 and have been executed by several friendly hands 485 00:49:39,760 --> 00:49:43,036 if even then, the state insists in punishing my helpers 486 00:49:43,200 --> 00:49:48,479 I would suggest that you cut their hands, because that is all they contributed 487 00:49:49,080 --> 00:49:53,039 The head, I mean the conscience, was provided by me 488 00:49:54,120 --> 00:49:57,715 As you can see, at my side I have a glass of water 489 00:49:58,400 --> 00:50:02,234 that contains a dose of potassium cyanide 490 00:50:03,680 --> 00:50:05,955 when I drink it I will cease to exist 491 00:50:06,760 --> 00:50:10,833 relinquishing my most precious property. My body 492 00:50:12,360 --> 00:50:17,832 I believe that living is a right not an obligation, as has been in my case 493 00:50:18,560 --> 00:50:27,275 forced to accept this sad situation during 28 years, 4 months and some days 494 00:50:28,600 --> 00:50:34,789 After all this time I make a balance of the road traveled and I can't account for the happiness 495 00:50:36,200 --> 00:50:41,991 Only the time that passed against my will, during most of my life 496 00:50:43,360 --> 00:50:45,874 will be my ally from now on 497 00:50:46,760 --> 00:50:59,070 Only time and the evolution of consciences will decide one day if my request was reasonable or not. 498 00:51:33,640 --> 00:51:35,153 Well... 499 00:51:45,000 --> 00:51:46,558 It's hot... 500 00:53:02,880 --> 00:53:07,317 - And Marc, is he coming? - He is on the beach with our son. He loves the sea 501 00:53:08,240 --> 00:53:10,549 - They can't be thinking about getting in - No! It's too cold 502 00:53:10,600 --> 00:53:12,511 - How are you? - Fine 503 00:53:15,200 --> 00:53:18,351 - Will she understand me? - Yes... 504 00:53:18,520 --> 00:53:24,914 - I mean, does she still follow conversations and such - Yes, yes. Sometimes it's a little difficult, but.. 505 00:53:27,080 --> 00:53:31,312 - Well... I'll go see her, see you later - See you later 506 00:53:47,280 --> 00:53:48,508 Hello Julia 507 00:53:50,480 --> 00:53:52,630 Hello. How are you? 508 00:53:53,720 --> 00:53:58,555 - Fine, and you? - Well... here 509 00:54:04,680 --> 00:54:07,558 You have a very nice house. Very beautiful 510 00:54:13,360 --> 00:54:15,555 Well, you know that Ramon left me many letters. 511 00:54:15,800 --> 00:54:20,237 I think that he enjoyed leaving writings around after he died 512 00:54:21,520 --> 00:54:23,476 The thing is that the other day 513 00:54:23,880 --> 00:54:25,916 I found this letter for you. 514 00:54:32,600 --> 00:54:34,272 Ramon who? 515 00:54:40,040 --> 00:54:43,396 Ramon Sampedro... Your friend 516 00:54:45,520 --> 00:54:48,671 I introduced you two. Do you remember? 517 00:54:51,640 --> 00:54:53,392 You? 518 00:54:54,480 --> 00:54:56,118 Yes 519 00:55:16,200 --> 00:55:18,191 It's very nice here. 520 00:55:27,080 --> 00:55:29,469 The sea inside, the sea inside 521 00:55:29,960 --> 00:55:31,598 And in the weightlessness of the bottom 522 00:55:31,760 --> 00:55:33,034 where dreams come true 523 00:55:33,440 --> 00:55:35,829 two wills come together to make a wish come true 524 00:55:36,560 --> 00:55:37,709 Your look and my look 525 00:55:38,360 --> 00:55:40,078 Iike an echo repeating, without words 526 00:55:40,600 --> 00:55:42,352 Deeper, Deeper 527 00:55:42,840 --> 00:55:45,400 beyond everything through the blood and the bones 528 00:55:46,840 --> 00:55:47,955 But I always wake up 529 00:55:48,240 --> 00:55:49,958 and I always wish I'd be dead 530 00:55:50,600 --> 00:55:52,113 to have my lips 531 00:55:52,480 --> 00:55:53,674 entangled in your hair