An Unknown Enemy (2018) s01e07 Episode Script

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Inspired by real events and references
historical events and public figures.
People, incidents, locations
and dialogue are fictional
and have been created or adapted
for dramatization purposes.
Any resemblance to historical events
and interpretations is coincidental.
This way.
Don't move. Don't move.
Let go of me, asshole!
Shut up, you son of a bitch!
UNIVERSITY AUTONOMY
This way. This way.
Motherfucker.
Come on, David!
Come on!
AN UNKNOWN ENEMY
Car, car, car.
I got it, I got it.
All right, goodbye.
He gave me the address.
What did he say?
Well, he's a bit nervous, but let's go.
We should wait.
Why?
Maybe more people got away.
- The streets aren't safe.
- Didn't you see the arrests?
- Maybe it's not a good idea
- Hold on, it's okay.
We'll call them later, but we gotta go.
- You can call Gabriela.
- Yeah, let's go.
Well, it's not very big,
but there's a sofa and I also have a cot.
Thank you, professor.
No, on the contrary.
I'm glad you came to me, Beto.
Come in.
Come in.
They're now saying on the radio
that they've taken the whole university.
It's true.
I taught political science
for thirty years.
How could I not help you?
Thank you, professor.
Can I use your phone?
Sure, it's on the desk.
- Thanks.
- I'll bring you something to eat.
- Thanks.
- The restroom?
Yeah, it's here, down the hall.
You remember Gabriela's number?
It's 6-0
Thanks for your help, Goyo.
I've done my part, Major.
I owe you one.
Can you give us a minute?
How many did you bring?
As many as I could.
And the other leaders?
Some were warned before the army came.
I think some managed to escape.
- Were they suspicious about coming?
- No.
I told them that Goyo had taught me, and
Lalo already knew him from the university.
They didn't hesitate at all.
Well, now you have to make sure
they don't come out
until things cool down.
We don't want other people
arresting our leaders, right?
They keep asking about Alicia.
I don't know what to say.
Don't worry, Beto.
We'll handle that.
Just make sure they stay calm.
Make sure they don't leave.
How are you? Are you relaxed?
Go.
Three.
Only three.
Ten thousand soldiers,
over a thousand prisoners,
and only three leaders
of the National Strike Council.
That's right.
We followed the president's order.
All the Olympic facilities are secured
and General García
I don't give a fuck about García Barragán!
Our responsibility
was to neutralize the CNH.
You're saying we went into
that fucking nest just to catch three?
Having soldiers protect Olympic stadiums
won't stop shit.
Go and turn over every fucking stone,
you're going to find these fuckers.
This will expose us
Do it.
MILITARY OPERATION ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
What a mistake.
You think?
Sending the army into UNAM? Of course.
Just because you don't agree
with this guy?
He says he knows what he's doing.
Yeah, you can tell by the picture.
It's a way to boost Barros Sierra.
Did you see his statement?
"The dean encourages the students
to take charge of the moral defense
"of the UNAM
and to not abandon their duties."
It won't take long for this guy to resign.
No, no way. They won't let him.
You think?
Of course. He is the UNAM.
Who's going to welcome the athletes
and open the Olympic stadium gates?
You're so smart.
That's why I'm yours.
Ready for the wedding?
I'm mustering up the courage.
Oh, Fernando, stop that.
- He's your son, you must support him.
- I know.
Okay, let's see.
Let's measure that lion's heart.
Roll up that sleeve, that's it.
We will now read a section
of the resignation letter
that was handed in today, September 23rd,
by Javier Barros Sierra,
of the UNAM's government board.
"I cannot hold my position as dean
in the face of the open
"and aggressive attacks
of a government group.
"Under these circumstances,
I can no longer serve the university,
"as I find myself
to be more of an obstacle.
"I find myself needing
to hand over my irrevocable resignation
"as dean of the National
Autonomous University of Mexico,
"and request that it to be accepted."
What do we do now, David?
Nothing. We'll wait for the board
to make a decision.
Where are you going?
I'm going home.
This is over.
Javier, don't.
Don't you see?
The soldiers are still making arrests.
Did you hear the dean?
- We're alone.
- The CNH doesn't answer to the dean.
Now's the time to get more people.
Right, but how?
- By hiding in here?
- Relax, okay?
Let him go, this fucker's
always been a pussy.
All right, asshole.
I'm not here to see
who I can pick a fight with.
I don't want to become
a fucking government agitator.
What are you saying, asshole?
That I'm a sellout?
- You calling me a fucking sellout?
- Enough!
- Relax! Go over there!
- Say it like it is!
Enough, Javier, enough.
This is exactly
what the government assholes want.
For us to fall apart.
This isn't personal, damn it.
If we split,
the Antonio thing wasn't worth shit.
And Alicia too.
Now what?
We stop looking for her? Huh?
We're going to find her.
Now we just wait.
There's a lot of us.
They won't be able to handle us.
Gamboa Vizcaíno.
No one's irreplaceable.
If the dean resigns,
we'll find a substitute.
Who do you want, Mr. Secretary?
I'm sorry,
we can't accept his resignation.
I agree with Dr. Martínez Manatou.
If we accept it,
we'll stir up the students even more.
Then we'll have thousands of professors
handing in their resignations.
Agustín Yáñez, Mr. President.
He's a good candidate
for the Dean's Office.
His resignation
is being talked about internationally
as a step backwards.
It's not just the media's eyes on us.
The French government threatened
to limit Mexican imports
if we continue to use
public forces against the students.
They leave us no other choice, sir.
Mr. President,
we have to start negotiations
between you and the dean
as soon as possible.
You want me to talk to Dean Barros Sierra
to offer an apology
for having to reclaim
the Olympic facilities?
No, not exactly, Mr. President.
The army will remain in its position
and will not leave
until it is guaranteed that there won't be
any more violent acts.
Without the dean
any chance of negotiation
with the students would be impossible.
He's right.
Establish communication with him.
It's a symbolic act.
Then we'll create a negotiating committee.
- Sugar?
- No, thank you.
I miss coffee,
especially at times like this.
I'm so sorry
to inconvenience you like this.
- I couldn't think of another place.
- It's no problem at all, Gustavo.
I'm glad you trust me.
You did the right thing.
If we didn't have the fucking Olympics,
we could've solved this as always.
- Like Morelia and San Luis.
- This is different.
Two hundred thousand people
weren't protesting in Morelia.
We've never faced this before.
Think about it.
Maybe you can talk in my office.
I won't accept your resignation.
I resigned
in front of the university board.
Not you, Gustavo.
You think it's a smart choice,
given how things are?
I'd ask the same to you.
Javier.
I'm here with you
only because I'm willing to let go
of my personal interests
for the common good.
I'll revoke my resignation
as long as three things
are handled immediately.
The release
of the council leaders arrested
Impossible.
They are against the social order.
They demand freedom of expression.
Greater openness,
just like the rest of the world.
And they're starting a war
to accomplish that.
They're against repression, that's it.
I'll agree to it
as long as they stop the protests
and they agree that the Olympics
will be celebrated in absolute peace.
Your second demand?
That the government creates a committee.
Okay.
With presidential representatives.
Not the government.
Why's that?
Martinez Manatou's stance is clear.
- He wants a quiet solution.
- And the interior ministry doesn't?
Are you negotiating?
No. With CNH representatives.
I am just the middleman.
And finally,
that the military forces
withdraw immediately from the university.
To be used again
as a center of operations.
Next time we'll ask
for a plot of land in San Ángel.
- Right?
- Yeah.
How about you, Estela?
Esperanza.
Sorry, hon, Esperanza.
We live in Narvarte,
but we're moving to San Jerónimo.
How nice.
But when you're all settled
in Los Pinos in a couple of years,
promise us
that IMAN will only build hospitals
in El Pedregal.
- Patricia, don't say such things.
- Why?
It's only natural
that Emilio would be next.
I mean, at least that's what my husband
and his banker friends say.
Emilio has dedicated
his whole life to this country.
- But we shouldn't speculate.
- No, no.
But if the president decides
he's a good successor,
I'll be there to support him
in any way I can.
You'd be the perfect First Lady.
- Fantastic.
- Enough gossip, please.
No, I have to get to work.
There's Mrs. Cocío.
Just so you know,
she can get us
a plot of land or two in El Pedregal.
- Excuse me.
- Of course.
- How are your children?
- Wonderful.
They're on a trip to Europe
and they sent some gorgeous postcards.
They travel a lot!
Hey, did you watch the episode?
She's so mean. Yeah.
Excuse me.
Of course, yes.
You have to try one.
- I made them.
- They look delicious.
And we'll order some more coffee.
I'm fine, thanks.
I don't want more coffee,
but I wouldn't mind seeing
that waiter again.
I'm married, but I'm not blind, right?
Young man.
Nice to meet you.
I never got your name, Josefina Senderos.
Esperanza Barrientos, nice to meet you.
Could you bring us some more coffee?
And some sugar, please.
You realize we're going to have a son.
Or daughter.
And we still don't know if I got in.
Come on.
That letter says
they're interested in you.
Of course you'll get it.
That's just an invitation.
Anything could happen.
Yeah, and they'll confirm
that you're a genius.
- So enough, cheers.
- Cheers.
Why don't we drop by your parents' place
and tell them?
They'll be happy.
We'll go tomorrow.
I think they're home now.
I'd rather go tomorrow.
We'll go in the morning.
When your dad's not home. Look, Enrique.
You have to try to get closer to him too.
Especially now
since we're going to leave soon.
Look, honey,
right now it's just you and me
enjoying and celebrating that Harvard
is interested in interviewing me.
We'll talk about it later.
I love you.
Look, I'm going to read the letter again
to show you how great your husband is.
Future husband.
Don't get all cocky with me.
Okay, let's hear it again.
- What's it say?
- Well
It says, "Dear Mr. Enrique Barrientos"
"Dear Mister"
Are you worried?
Not really.
You?
How was the breakfast?
Well, there wasn't much talk
about Echeverría, Fernando.
You have to push harder.
That's what we're doing.
And you know Mrs. Martínez Manatou
She's very confident.
She's already acting like a First Lady.
And I met her again,
Josefina, Senderos' wife.
It was interesting.
How so?
It turns out Mrs. Senderos
likes them young.
I think that's something that can help us,
but I need your advice.
We have to pick the negotiators well.
Someone who isn't scared of authority.
How many are supposed to go?
Three at the first meeting, but we'll see.
And what about the rest of us?
- And the march?
- It was part of the deal.
No marches while we negotiate.
We need to pressure them.
We sacrificed a lot to get here
and for what?
- To give up?
- It's the opposite.
Now we must use what we accomplished.
Yeah, thanks to the people
who had the balls to go and protest.
It's not just the students.
What do we say to the people?
"Go home, the government is deceiving you
with false promises."
No way, man.
If we don't march,
we can have the meeting at the square.
Tell everyone what's going on.
Fuck yeah.
Finally someone is starting to make sense.
A rally.
Okay, let's hold a rally, but no march.
Andrés Plaza?
- Yes?
- Hi, Andrés.
I'd like to talk to you for a moment.
Just for five minutes.
Come on, get in.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Look.
- You like it?
- Oh, yeah.
Hey. So?
Okay, Vicky, okay, okay.
Don't worry about it.
- Tell Ceci to come in.
- Okay.
What was that, it wasn't even close?
I'm running out of secretaries.
Did they tell you what to read?
Look, you have to do it while sobbing.
Make it hard to understand. Okay?
David.
David, it's me, Alicia.
Listen, it's important.
They let me go, I'm fine.
Please tell Beto.
I don't want to talk to him.
I'm scared they'll catch him again.
I'll be leaving for a while
until things calm down.
But I'm fine.
How about that?
Call him.
Call him.
Do it just like that.
The purpose of this first meeting
is to settle on an agenda
and to schedule future meetings.
The first thing you can announce
is that by tomorrow morning
three of your UNAM guys
will be released from prison.
Thank you for the gesture,
we appreciate it,
but because there are
more than 3,000 detainees
- Yes, 3,000
- That we'll assess case by case.
For now, let's focus on specific points.
First, we think
it's important to emphasize
that the CNH has no intention
of boycotting the Olympics.
That's a good starting point.
Shall we tackle the first point
on the agenda?
And in an interview,
Mr. Luis Echeverría stated,
"The interior ministry
expresses their support
"for Emilio Martínez Manatou
and the presidential office
"for leading this great peace effort.
"We trust in his ability
and we offer our full support."
Yeah.
Did I exaggerate?
In any case,
the good doctor must feel very triumphant.
I tried to congratulate him,
but no answer.
The Counselor is not doing badly, is he?
No.
The President ordered that all arrests
be stopped yesterday.
He must feel like things
are calming down already.
That's the idea, right?
Fernando, do you know
when was the only time
an Olympic Game was cancelled?
During World War II.
We don't want that to happen here.
Don't go overboard.
We just need to let the President
allow us to help him.
To give this matter a final solution.
Besides, Díaz Ordaz would rather die
than lose the Olympics.
That's very true.
We can't make it to the wedding.
Give this to Enrique
from me and María Esther.
Thank you very much.
- A pity you can't come.
- We would've loved to.
Hey, congratulations,
I heard your son got into Harvard.
You must be very proud.
- Thank you. Really.
- Of course.
Thanks for everything.
Get some rest.
Get home safe.
That's what weddings are for, right?
Thank you.
No, not at all.
- Hugo. Can you help me?
- Thank you very much.
- You're welcome.
- Nice car.
Don't worry, if you want it,
you can have it later.
- Go on.
- Careful. There.
I made it.
There.
- Thank you for looking after him.
- No problem.
I'm going to ask you something
because I already know my son's answer.
- Would you like to stay in the guest room?
- Oh, yes.
Instead of that mattress on the ground?
It is your wedding night.
Yeah?
I'll buy you a drink, Dad.
- That's a no.
- It's a no.
He's not going to stay.
Why didn't you tell me about Harvard?
What do you think?
You know I'm very proud of you.
Great.
I always thought
what would define me in life
would be my career, my job.
Making it to the top.
And now I realize
what will define me is you.
Remember that time when you were nine?
You came home one day all sweaty
because you played so much?
Do you remember?
You went to pee.
And you called me into the bathroom
and I saw your bloody urine.
You remember?
I never saw someone so scared in my life.
I don't remember how I got you in the car
or to the hospital.
It turned out you were only dehydrated.
But those hours, that fear
Now it's your turn.
To figure out what parts
about being a parent makes you fearful.
Fear gives you bad advice.
Make your mistakes.
That's when you and I
will start to be alike.
No, Dad.
We're not going to be alike.
Well, let's hope not.
I hope you're better than me.
Of course,
Johnson considers it a feasible option.
Because over there,
they see Mexico
as an international security hazard.
That's not surprising to anyone.
This problem with the students
isn't being settled,
security during the Olympics
is still unreliable,
and communist activity
is still being reported in the country.
Before we continue this conversation,
I want to ask you for a favor
considering how long
we've known each other.
Let's not fuck around
and be direct.
Mexico isn't a risk to you,
and you know that.
There's no commie or dictatorship threats
and there never will be.
We're a stable country,
thanks to a stable party.
We've been in office for 40 years
and we're not leaving.
That's stability.
He learned his speech well.
He'll be a good president,
and we're going to be better.
So, the United States
doesn't need to invade us.
Our politics are being taught
at your universities,
which guarantees shared interests
for a long time.
We're not Brazil or Chile.
Those threats are outdated.
They're for past politicians.
We need to improve
to ensure things go as they should.
Corona del Rosal is useless.
Martínez Manatou as well.
They're the old generation.
You'll be close to me.
From here you can watch over
all those southern countries
you're worried about.
We'll grow strong together.
This whole student council issue
that you're worried about
has a simple solution.
So why haven't you acted on this solution?
Because of politics.
These things require a certain process.
And now we need
you and Ambassador Freeman.
Now's the time for the president
to make a decision
in regards to how to end
the student uprising.
And in order for that to happen,
he needs to perceive a real threat.
He has to believe
that his Olympics will get cancelled.
Come here. Be quiet.
Okay, okay.
- Good morning, Mr. Barrientos.
- Good morning.
How can I help you?
Mr. Senderos, I'm the one
who's here to help you.
In a few hours,
the attorney general's agents
will come to arrest you.
Mr. Barrientos,
you think I don't know what my wife does?
Cheating is not a crime
- and if it were, she'd be the criminal.
- You're right.
Your wife's sexual activities
aren't a crime, but this is.
Where am I? What do you want?
Nothing will happen to you.
We just need you to write what we say.
I have been kidnapped by the military arm
of the Communist Party.
This is ribbed asbestos
supported by steel cables.
Now, if you like,
we can move on to the fencing halls.
What's going on?
It must be a drill.
We support the university
and Alsense Ace in his fight.
And who are we against?
Slower, please.
Your wife's lover was killed yesterday
and you're the main suspect.
I had nothing to do with this.
That's why I'm here to help you.
And who do we oppose to the fake truce
and to the celebration
of the new Olympic Games
- We must evacuate. Go to the exit.
- Why?
I want to ask you,
out of all the companies
represented by the confederation,
to do me a favor.
In a country that is in constant war.
The student conflict
and the recent developments
affect the industrial
and service businesses
and has corrupted Mexico's reputation.
If the instability and violence continues,
we'll be forced to restrict,
and, if necessary, suspend the joint work
with the International Olympic Committee
in regards to
the upcoming Olympic ceremony in October.
Thank you and good afternoon.
Good afternoon.
Mr. President,
the country you're responsible for
has kidnapped athletes,
shown violence against the IOC,
and a private sector that threatens
to withdraw its support of the Games.
I understand Mr. Brundage's doubts,
and I understand yours as well,
Ambassador Freeman.
Cancelling the Games isn't beneficial.
Our country has been committed
for four years now,
not to mention the investments
the Olympics have entailed.
So, I ask you with all due respect
to reconsider your decision.
- Mr. President, I really do not want
- Mr. Brundage, let me take it from here.
From the talks we've had,
the IOC would allow
the Olympics to be carried out here
as long as there's US military presence
here in the country
to guarantee security and peace
at the Olympics.
You know that as long as I'm in charge
that's not going to happen.
This is the last time I'll say it.
The Olympics will take place
without any conflicts.
I gave my word.
Ten days before the opening,
this country will be at peace.
We don't need anyone else
to achieve that peace.
So, gentlemen,
I want a definitive solution
to the student conflict
in the next 48 hours.
Good evening.
OCTOBER 2, 1968