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You think people will nick those?
No one even likes those, they're too dry.
You can't eat one in less than 15 seconds.
Rachid Benarfa worked in Algiers as an investment manager.
Sahel Islamic State have used social media
to claim they are behind the kidnapping.
This has been confirmed by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs...
How long have you known?
Good morning.
I find out from the TV...
These are the most recent reports from the China and Turkey offices.
Thank you.
We found out last night.
The Algerians took our agent and gave him to terrorists!
A correction, if I may.
He handed himself over to the Algerians.
But yes, now he's in the hands of Sahel Islamic State.
And we're just going to let it happen?
We'll know soon.
Thank you.
How long?
Two minutes, sir.
Would you like coffee, sir? No, thank you.
Right, shall we start with Libya?
No, let's get straight in there.
Apparently they would like to make an offer.
I should hope so.
Ten seconds. Get ready.
Good morning, gentlemen.
How are you, General?
I'm well, thank you.
Recovered from your beating?
Does one ever forget being robbed?
Next time, I'll make sure I'm on the pitch myself.
Did the ball touch his hand, or did his hand touch the ball?
God only knows.
Unfortunately for the Algerian people,
God is not an international referee.
And how are you, Pierre?
I won't lie. We're worried.
But perhaps you're in a position to reassure us.
I've been instructed by the Algerian government and intelligence services
to offer you our most sincere apologies.
Naturally we'll do everything in our power
in support of your operative's release.
I don't understand, General.
How could such an operation have taken place
without the DRS, your intelligence services, knowing?
It was a local initiative which unfortunately escaped our attention.
This is a windup.
Perhaps it will be easier to understand if I remind you
that we were unaware of your agent's presence in our country.
Either way, by way of compensation,
we would like to offer to share with you
the information we receive
from our mole within the group which now holds your...
Your Cyclone.
I'll send you a sample of the information he provides us with.
You will see that it is
very valuable.
If I understand correctly,
you're saying the Algerians are offering to help us
negotiate the release of a hostage
that one of their own agents helped to kidnap.
Yes, that's what he's suggesting.
And this sort of information is enough
for us to go along with this masquerade.
It would seem so.
I see.
Is your canteen as good as it used to be?
There's a new currency going round the world at the moment.
It's called JiDa.
Do you know what that is? Jihad Data.
Yes, Jihad Data.
From the Jihadist Syrian networks.
Everybody wants to get their hands on it.
The Americans, the Russians, the Iranians.
The Syrians, of course.
If you can pay in JiDa, you can buy whatever you like.
Are you saying the ministry will accept this deal?
I'm saying they'll understand exactly what's being offered to us.
A JiDa goldmine.
Is this yours or his?
His.
On the other hand, a razor's a razor.
So?
What did they say?
The ministry's taking the deal.
But we're not.
We're going to play the game.
A crisis committee will deal with the hostage situation with Algerian help.
Officially we'll be above reproach.
Another country cannot be permitted to use an agent of ours in this way.
There's probably a way of finding out where Cyclone is.
Has Lefkir's mole told him?
Which means you might be able to find out, too.
Your mission hasn't changed.
Get Cyclone back to us.
Malotru, as long as this is done discreetly, you're fine.
If you fail, we all do.
No pressure.
Right, we'll let you finish cleaning up.
See you later.
And Nadia El Mansour?
Have you heard anything?
Do want us to find out?
I feel responsible.
We all have a cross to bear.
Hello?
Mr Lefebvre?
There was a call for you.
They wanted to leave a message rather than speak to you directly.
Who was it?
She didn't give her name.
A woman?
Yes, a woman.
What's the message?
She said she tried to call you on your mobile
but no one was picking up.
And?
That's all.
Thank you.
Hello?
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Everything around you begins to crumble.
Everything gently crumbles.
Until you're surrounded by ruins.
And that's your final punishment.
Being the only survivor
surrounded by your victims.
I feel like strange things are about to happen.
Strange things? Yes.
Like baobab trees growing in Paris.
Baobabs? Yeah.
Like in The Little Prince.
Right, I think I'm wasted.
What do you do?
You've asked me that 15 times already.
I'm a seismologist.
Hello.
Do you understand or shall I explain?
Seismology is when we have earthquakes.
I know what it is.
Ever seen a seismic wave?
I'll show you if you like.
Come with me and I'll show you how to make seismic waves.
You work for the French, don't you?
You approached Mortazavi when he was in France
so he would bring you back with him.
Answer me.
Drink. No, no more.
Drink!
Tell me everything and we'll stop this now.
You still have a few neurons left.
There's nothing...
You're still lying to me.
She can't hold her alcohol, but she did stick to her alias.
They're here.
How many? There's one on the roof.
There are also two cars with three men.
Okay.
Who's next?
It's been cancelled.
They're here.
Yes, but it's cancelled.
Chacal's not coming?
Not this time.
What about communications? You can open them up again.
The Americans are shutting Felis down.
I know. They say it's no longer stable.
One of our agents was kidnapped in that area.
How do they know there's a link?
Is it possible someone told them about Cyclone?
No.
Right, this is Sahel Islamic State.
They have Cyclone.
Within the group is a mole working for General Lefkir.
The mole is in contact with the General's office.
How? Not via Internet.
It's too risky for him to use GPS, a computer, or anything like that.
We're pretty certain he leaves messages at a dead drop.
Where? When?
If we find out, we'll be able to contact him.
This is a list of all the people in Lefkir's office.
Some of them will have the answers we need.
We need to find the one who'll give them to us.
Good luck.
Thank you for your team. A pleasure.
Would you like an update on Marina Loiseau?
I've read your reports.
Will you speak to her before she goes?
I have a lot to do, but I'll try.
Guillaume.
What? Want to show me photos?
No.
When are you going to tell Henri Duflot the truth?
When I've got Cyclone back.
Are you serious? Yes.
That's how you expect to wriggle out of this?
Wriggle out of what?
What do I need to wriggle out of? The inevitable consequences.
Colonel.
Your office doesn't suit you, Henri.
Really?
No, I find it a bit grim.
That looks like something from Roche Bobois in the '70s.
Roche Bobois.
It sounds like a code name.
Not as chatty as you used to be, are you?
You're probably right.
You don't joke any more.
I can email you a joke a day. I subscribe to a web page.
There we go.
Tell me, how's Emilie?
She's very well.
Does she still run her plastics shop?
Plastic City, yes.
Going well? Sensationally.
How's her brother?
Well, the last we heard.
When was that?
The day before yesterday.
Communications are back then. Yes.
Do you know why?
No.
Because Felis has been shut down.
I didn't know.
The Americans decided to shut it down.
They felt something was up.
Your agent who's been taken hostage has made everyone in Sahel nervous.
They weren't happy and they've decided to postpone indefinitely.
They don't know it's our agent.
I think they do.
And you think I'm behind that.
You think I'm in contact with the Americans.
Someone may be passing information to the Americans.
Colonel,
Cyclone's disappearance has had a marked effect on me.
Obviously I feel responsible for what has happened to him.
I understand I'm to be blamed in one way or another.
I'm in charge of a team which has lost one its men.
Yes, I've lost my sense of humour.
Yes, I don't sleep well.
But for you to think I am disloyal...
I just don't know what to say to that.
If I meant you, I wouldn't be here in your office.
It's possible there's been a leak.
It's not a certainty.
I don't want to inflict one crisis on another today.
Certain people know about Felis and Cyclone.
They're not all part of the DGSE.
I'd like you to be on your guard.
If you think you know or suspect who it might be, tell me.
I'll put the Ministry for Security onto it.
We're all on edge.
Was it you who wanted to work for the DGSE?
No, they found me. I hadn't thought about it.
What did you want to do? Go to the School of Engineering.
But what did you want to do afterwards?
I don't know.
Do you know why they recruited you?
I'd rather not answer that question.
Why?
Because it's narcissistic and therefore not very helpful.
But have you ever thought about it?
Of course.
So please answer the question.
Because of your intelligence?
Your psychometric tests show that you are very bright,
as you know.
Is it because of particular qualities you have?
Your precision? Your self-control?
Is it because you're loyal?
Because you adapt easily?
Because you're thorough and you're discreet?
Because I'm a soldier.
You don't seem like a soldier.
That's why I'm good.
I'm an unarmed soldier.
I seem innocent and the country I'm from appears to be at peace.
It's important you talk to me.
Did you know we'll be talking to each other once a month?
Marie-Jeanne told me.
Do you know why?
To check I'm doing okay.
So I don't ruin my mission because I'm homesick.
It's important to the DGSE that we talk
because you're not alone in this.
You're an airline pilot.
Behind you in the plane there are 200, 300 lives.
That's why I need to be sure everything's okay,
because if there's anything wrong you could bring everyone down.
And I'm here so that doesn't happen.
Can't Doctor Balmes sort it out?
She's busy and you're the best person for the job.
The worst person, you mean.
She needs someone who understands her.
She's in shock from the images she saw on TV. You understand that.
Of course I do.
Well, then.
Raymond, this is Mrs Benarfa, Rachid's mother.
Mrs Benarfa,
Raymond Sisteron is close to your son and understands the situation.
He's going to try and reassure you about our getting him out.
I would have liked to talk about it with you myself, but unfortunately...
Right, first of all, I'll explain what we know about your son's kidnapping.
Then our communications officer will come and talk to you about...
Who are you?
I was his contact until his disappearance.
Were you his friend?
Well, I was very close to him. We spoke every day.
I don't know if I was his friend.
No, not exactly, because we're colleagues, but
I watched over him.
Then how did this happen?
You seem happy.
I'm in love. Really?
We're all in love.
We love this guy, he's perfect.
Remember, working for General Lefkir is like going to Oxbridge.
Afterwards you can get a high-ranked, well-paid job anywhere in government.
Working for Lefkir gives you a golden First.
You work closely with him for four years,
and if you prove your loyalty, all your career wishes are granted.
That's why Lefkir has people devoted to him everywhere.
Jamel Ayich.
A farmer's son.
He met Lefkir in the army, and Lefkir kept him close.
He's worked for him ever since.
He's never asked for anything, but he's always wanted recognition.
He's never got it.
He's the only one still close to Lefkir after 13 years.
All the others found jobs, but he stayed
and he's never been promoted.
So?
He has an axe to grind.
Every secretary will tell you
he complains he's never been invited for lunch with Lefkir.
Djamila zadi has sent you a friend request on facebook
Accept request
Are you at home?
Yes
Alone?
Yes. Are you?
We've got a leak at home
Who is this?
Who do you think?
No names
I don't know
I have a new secretary...
Now do you know who i am?
Yes
Does he think it's Lefkir?
I think so.
Someone's betraying us.
Who?
I don't know i no longer trust anyone
I'm putting together a new team starting tonight
Everything has to change
What do you want me to do?
You'll head up the new team
Who else knows about this?
No one.
And no one must know except you and me.
You're the only one I trust.
Thank you for trusting me
Tomorrow you will meet a member of the new team.
Understood
Be in the allée des platanes in the the Jardin d'Essai tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
They will come to you.
Got it
You'll each recite some poetry I will send, to recognise each other.
Okay
You'll fill them in
on our communication methods with our undercover operatives.
Don't forget our agent in Sahel.
Okay
Great. Right, send him the poem.
I'm sorry. I'm waiting for someone.
Yes. Me.
Standing at the school gate,
the girls were ablaze with roses and thyme.
They sang the song of the sand,
they became enfolded in the ultimate embrace.
What's that?
What's this for?
I think you have a message.
General Lefkir won't be pleased about your betrayal.
Even if you tell him you were tricked,
he won't trust you any more.
You'll be the team's weakest link and he doesn't like weak links.
It would be best for you to disappear without telling anyone.
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It's me.
Want to go running?
My place.
Bring some food, will you?
I haven't got anything.
Just one can of beer. For you.
Okay.
You leave tomorrow morning, then?
For long?
What difference does that make?
If I'd known, I'd have brought you a present.
Like what, a ring?
I don't know. But more than just a pizza.
I don't know.
Sushi? Something a bit classy.
A keepsake.
No one needs those.
Okay.
We've never spent the night together, let's not start tonight.
It was nice.
Short.
But nice.
Right, well... Got everything?
Yes.
Take your coat off.
Have you had breakfast? No.
Thank you.
Everything? You can keep your pants and bra on.
Great.
Did you get hold of the landlady?
We're meeting on Saturday to do the inventory.
You'll like it there.
It feels quiet.
Much better than my place.
Here. Handbag, please.
Say goodbye to your phone.
Here's your new one.
You've put my mum's landline in there. I never used to have it.
Can I ask you something?
Now's the time.
Did Simon send reports to you?
Does it matter?
I think he did.
It wasn't the plan,
but when you realised we were seeing each other, you asked him to.
If he did, they were glowing, or you wouldn't be leaving.
It was just to see if I was right.
He really liked you.
I don't think he liked doing reports. The ones he did for me, I mean.
Grandpa, our little girl's got her clothes back on.
Go get Henri Duflot and tell him we're done.
Come here.
Things being as they are,
I haven't had time to prepare a speech.
But I wanted to say goodbye.
Goodbye and good luck.
We have every faith in you.
Thank you, sir.
You're so young.
Thank you.
Travel broadens the mind
and today you start a journey that is both an important and a long one.
And when your mission is over,
in two years, or six years, or ten years,
I may not be here.
Sir, that's a little pessimistic for a party.
I mean I won't be at the DGSE.
I'll still be alive, touch wood.
But I won't be here to welcome you back.
It doesn't matter.
It's not the people that matter, it's the missions.
To the dismantling of Iran's nuclear weapons.
And to youth.
Hello. Hello.
Right...
Thank you.
Tehran via Tbilisi.
There you are. Have a good trip. Thank you.
Is he closely watched? No, but he's never alone.
What are the risks?
If the operation fails,
we risk our contact being discovered and kidnapped as well.
Or killed there and then.
And if the operation is a success,
the biggest risk is that the mole panics and abandons his mission.
What would that change for Cyclone?
Not much.
His situation's so bad right now, it can't get much worse.
But there'll be no more JiDa.
But what would we gain?
Cyclone comes home and we offer reassurance
to everyone who works for us.
Right.
Explain the operation to me.
Lefkir's mole will be driving a pickup.
He drives and gets food supplies once a week.
He goes to a scrap heap on the edge of Bordj Badji Mokhtar
near the border with Mali.
They pick up food, kerosene and spare parts.
This scrap yard is a dead drop.
There's always an old man there.
If he's leaning on a stick, it means the area is secure,
that the supplier has been and the provisions are there.
If the old man isn't there, or doesn't have a stick,
they leave immediately.
If everything goes to plan,
the mole enters the building first to check the provisions.
Hello.
It's at that point, when he's alone, that we could get a message to him.
Stop!
You stay at the wheel.
They're nervous today.
They've changed their routine because of the hostage.
I know you work for General Lefkir.
If I tell your friends, what will they do to you?
They'll cut my throat.
They'll make you talk first.
If you do this, the hostage is dead.
No. The hostage will still be worth something.
Bu you won't be worth anything.
What do you want?
On this piece of paper are GPS coordinates
for where you need to bring the hostage.
How will I do it?
Find a way.
The hostage must be there in a week's time.
Or they'll be told who you work for.
Lefkir will kill me.
Lefkir isn't here.
You're not dealing with him any more.
Right now you're dealing with me.
Or them.
I know I'm not supposed to, but I'd like to ask you something.
Go ahead.
Do you think you'll get Cyclone back?
Do you know him?
Of course, we all know him. Even me.
What do you know?
I don't have the highest authorisation level,
but I've seen and heard a lot.
I try really hard not to understand anything.
Sit down.
Cyclone is being held by a Salafists group.
Sahel Islamic State.
He's being held somewhere near the Mali border.
They will probably ask for a ransom in exchange for his freedom.
We think the Algerian secret service gave Cyclone to these terrorists
to help an undercover agent of their own seem credible.
They say this all stems from a maverick act
by General Lefkir.
They've apologised for the operation which they say wasn't planned.
We don't believe them,
but we're playing along so they don't get suspicious.
Come and see.
in negotiations to liberate Cyclone.
And the Algerians have offered
to share the information they get from their mole.
So while officially we are trying to contact the kidnappers,
we're also trying to identify the mole.
Rim?
We forced a man working for Lefkir
to tell us how he communicates with the mole.
We found out they communicated
via a scrap heap in the middle of the desert.
The idea is to put pressure on the mole
so that he finds a way to bring the kidnappers and Cyclone
to a place where we could potentially attempt a rescue mission.
That's it.
The final punishment. Being the only survivor.
The last man standing, surrounded by your victims.
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