1:27:22
Has the jury gone out yet?
1:27:24
No, the advocate general
is still speaking.
1:27:27
And Zola sought only publicity.
1:27:30
That, gentlemen, is the true picture
of their fight for humanity, right and truth.
1:27:36
It rests with you, gentlemen, to answer
this insulting challenge to our army.
1:27:41
Zola must be punished,
and all France awaits your verdict.
1:27:47
Down with Zola!
1:27:52
Quiet. Quiet! Quiet!
1:27:56
Mr. President, Monsieur Zola requests
that he be allowed to speak.
1:28:00
Permission granted.
1:28:13
Gentlemen...
1:28:16
...in the House of Deputies
a month ago...
1:28:18
...to frantic applause,
the prime minister, Monsieur Maline...
1:28:23
...declared that he had confidence
in you 12 citizens...
1:28:27
...into whose hands he had bestowed
the defense of the army.
1:28:32
In other words...
1:28:34
...you are being instructed,
by order, to condemn me...
1:28:39
...just as, in that other case...
1:28:41
...the minister of war
dictated the acquittal of Esterhazy.
1:28:45
Down with Zola!
1:28:51
The prime minister gave
no such order to this jury.
1:28:55
His words made his intention
to coerce justice unmistakable.