1:10:03
Maybe the artist's talent isn't
a strong argument for them either?
1:10:08
They have in mind his stand.
1:10:12
What are you talking about? Talent is
kindness, and that's already a stand!
1:10:17
l understand that Sandro Barateli
is your friend and pupil.
1:10:21
By the way, do you know
that he's my relative?
1:10:30
No... l didn't know that.
1:10:35
Even a close relative.
1:10:38
Write a protest,
esteemed Mikhail.
1:10:41
Barateli is arrested, but he's not
convicted.
1:10:44
l was just executing the people's will,
masses stand behind that letter.
1:10:50
And each word coming from the masses
is the holy of holies for me.
1:10:53
Write a protest,
esteemed Mikhail.
1:10:56
To write a protest?
1:10:57
Yes, l have nothing against it.
1:11:00
Wait, wait... What do you mean,
''nothing against it''?
1:11:04
What can you possibly have against
the truth?
1:11:08
The truth? Nothing.
1:11:11
Well, l'll write it!
1:11:13
Go ahead, write it. But take
that letter into account, too.
1:11:17
What does that letter, that filth
have to do with it?
1:11:23
That provocation?!
1:11:26
Not a provocation, but a document
registered in thousands of places.
1:11:30
- l don't care where it's registered.
- You're wrong, esteemed Mikhail.
1:11:33
lt's my duty to take the position of
the majority, for the majority decides.
1:11:38
What majority?
What are you talking about?
1:11:41
One man of reason outweighs
a thousand idiots.
1:11:49
l understand that you're talking
about me.
1:11:52
Stand up for him. Defending one
person is not such a big deal.
1:11:57
But remember, as the letter's authors
see it, you're protecting the enemy.