Superpower [2023] [1080p] eng Movie Subtitles

1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 OMEGA 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 OMEGA LA MATRIZ DEL PAQUETE EN CUBA 3 00:00:31,205 --> 00:00:34,730 - I used to carry around a little card in my wallet. 4 00:00:34,773 --> 00:00:37,254 Printed on it was a passage written by 5 00:00:37,298 --> 00:00:40,431 Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright William Saroyan. 6 00:00:43,391 --> 00:00:45,436 His words have served me as a a kind of 7 00:00:45,480 --> 00:00:47,047 aspirational instruction 8 00:00:47,090 --> 00:00:49,962 on how I might best live my life. 9 00:00:53,662 --> 00:00:57,013 In its few and poignant paragraphs 10 00:00:57,057 --> 00:01:00,103 I held it as a Bible of sorts. 11 00:01:00,147 --> 00:01:02,714 Its thoughts had resonated deeply with me 12 00:01:02,758 --> 00:01:05,413 from a young age and on a visceral level 13 00:01:05,456 --> 00:01:09,156 and for decades. 14 00:01:09,199 --> 00:01:11,158 But it had not become so crystal clear 15 00:01:11,201 --> 00:01:15,640 in its relevance until this past year and half 16 00:01:15,684 --> 00:01:19,166 as I made seven trips to and from Ukraine 17 00:01:19,209 --> 00:01:21,429 for the making of this film. 18 00:01:27,870 --> 00:01:29,132 - For those of you watching, 19 00:01:29,176 --> 00:01:30,699 Vladimir Putin has just declared 20 00:01:30,742 --> 00:01:34,616 that a special military operation is now underway. 21 00:01:34,658 --> 00:01:36,531 - This speech by Vladimir Putin 22 00:01:36,574 --> 00:01:38,140 basically saying that this war 23 00:01:38,185 --> 00:01:41,926 is on the hands of the Ukrainians who resist. 24 00:01:41,971 --> 00:01:43,277 [distant explosion] Oh. I tell you what. 25 00:01:43,320 --> 00:01:45,627 I just heard a big bang. 26 00:01:45,670 --> 00:01:48,456 - And the distinct sound of explosions 27 00:01:48,499 --> 00:01:50,283 on the horizon here in Kyiv. 28 00:01:50,327 --> 00:01:51,720 - Go, go, go. 29 00:01:51,763 --> 00:01:53,678 - A democratic country has been invaded 30 00:01:53,722 --> 00:01:55,767 by its nuclear-armed neighbor. 31 00:01:55,811 --> 00:01:58,770 - At least three explosions rocked the capital of Kyiv. 32 00:01:58,814 --> 00:02:01,164 - We should go a little bit faster. 33 00:02:01,208 --> 00:02:04,080 - Russia is picking off Ukraine's military facilities 34 00:02:04,124 --> 00:02:05,821 one after another. 35 00:02:05,864 --> 00:02:07,779 - No, no, guys. 36 00:02:07,823 --> 00:02:10,565 - Okay. - What the f***k is going on? 37 00:02:10,608 --> 00:02:13,568 [dramatic music] 38 00:02:13,611 --> 00:02:15,178 ♪ 39 00:02:15,222 --> 00:02:16,875 - If the Russians did attack, 40 00:02:16,919 --> 00:02:19,661 they'd have a short run to Kharkiv. 41 00:02:19,704 --> 00:02:22,185 We're driving north towards the border 42 00:02:22,228 --> 00:02:24,100 with Russia, which is now about 43 00:02:24,144 --> 00:02:25,928 15 or 20 minutes away. 44 00:02:25,971 --> 00:02:27,973 About half an hour beyond that is the city of... 45 00:02:28,017 --> 00:02:31,847 - I really want to get back over there. 46 00:02:31,890 --> 00:02:32,935 - They pulled back logistical units 47 00:02:32,978 --> 00:02:34,719 that they could move back to bases 48 00:02:34,763 --> 00:02:36,373 that are already close by. 49 00:02:36,417 --> 00:02:38,549 All the, like, the things that would be essential for-- 50 00:02:38,593 --> 00:02:40,725 to take Kyiv they've left in place. 51 00:02:40,769 --> 00:02:42,640 - But then the counterpoint 52 00:02:42,684 --> 00:02:45,904 from the Unites States' position is that 53 00:02:45,948 --> 00:02:49,256 they've also moved things in what looks like 54 00:02:49,299 --> 00:02:51,736 a strategic movement towards-- 55 00:02:51,780 --> 00:02:53,477 - You have to spend this money to train the troops 56 00:02:53,521 --> 00:02:56,654 on logistics on how you make these moves. 57 00:02:56,698 --> 00:02:58,395 - I had a conversation 58 00:02:58,439 --> 00:03:00,092 with a former State Department official, 59 00:03:00,136 --> 00:03:01,485 and he, like us, 60 00:03:01,529 --> 00:03:04,749 "I don't think it's going to happen" kind of feel. 61 00:03:04,793 --> 00:03:07,491 Some of these pieces will be edited out of the film, 62 00:03:07,535 --> 00:03:09,450 because it might be us saying, "It's not going to happen. 63 00:03:09,493 --> 00:03:11,756 - And then they f***g... - No. 64 00:03:11,800 --> 00:03:14,846 In fact, though, it's a valuable time capsule 65 00:03:14,890 --> 00:03:17,197 to, you know... - With feeling. 66 00:03:17,240 --> 00:03:19,590 - Yes, we will admit it. 67 00:03:19,634 --> 00:03:20,983 But it's not going to happen. 68 00:03:21,026 --> 00:03:24,291 - Erin's hearing from the Zelensky office. 69 00:03:24,334 --> 00:03:26,336 How do you feel about jumping on the plane Sunday? 70 00:03:26,380 --> 00:03:28,773 - Let's say things get weird 71 00:03:28,817 --> 00:03:31,036 and they shut down airlines... - Right. 72 00:03:31,079 --> 00:03:34,779 - Into Kyiv, should we go to Poland? 73 00:03:34,823 --> 00:03:36,868 - There's a natural kind of avenue to get there. 74 00:03:36,912 --> 00:03:38,609 We fly in and drive in. - Yeah. 75 00:03:38,653 --> 00:03:40,220 Is there a train? 76 00:03:40,263 --> 00:03:41,743 [laughter] 77 00:03:41,786 --> 00:03:45,180 - I'll check on the train. - F***k, that was t***s. 78 00:03:45,225 --> 00:03:47,183 That was really great. 79 00:03:47,227 --> 00:03:49,228 That was one of the great nights in my life 80 00:03:49,272 --> 00:03:50,969 just being able to look out the window 81 00:03:51,013 --> 00:03:54,538 at the distant little lights and villages. 82 00:03:54,582 --> 00:03:57,280 [train whistle blows] 83 00:03:57,324 --> 00:04:00,283 [tense brooding music] 84 00:04:00,327 --> 00:04:04,069 ♪ 85 00:04:04,113 --> 00:04:05,201 - So... 86 00:04:13,992 --> 00:04:16,298 - We're gonna follow your lead, 87 00:04:16,343 --> 00:04:17,822 because we're starting from zero. 88 00:04:17,866 --> 00:04:24,786 ♪ 89 00:04:49,985 --> 00:04:52,857 - Okay. 90 00:04:52,901 --> 00:04:59,821 ♪ 91 00:05:05,870 --> 00:05:12,790 ♪ 92 00:05:19,057 --> 00:05:25,934 ♪ 93 00:05:37,206 --> 00:05:39,207 - This project started with, 94 00:05:39,251 --> 00:05:40,731 "Oh, what a cute human interest. 95 00:05:40,775 --> 00:05:43,168 "This comedic actor, this nice little guy 96 00:05:43,212 --> 00:05:44,431 "has become the president of Ukraine. 97 00:05:44,474 --> 00:05:46,694 This is going to be funny." 98 00:05:46,737 --> 00:05:48,826 I talked to Sean about it just as a friend. 99 00:05:48,870 --> 00:05:50,480 I said, "Oh, I'm doing this, you know, 100 00:05:50,524 --> 00:05:52,264 this project on Zelensky." 101 00:05:52,308 --> 00:05:53,483 And Sean said, "Oh, you know, I've been watching 102 00:05:53,527 --> 00:05:55,006 "a little bit about this guy. 103 00:05:55,050 --> 00:05:56,617 He seems, like, really interesting." 104 00:05:56,659 --> 00:05:59,707 And I've seen Sean do this with other things 105 00:05:59,750 --> 00:06:01,926 and people that he finds interesting. 106 00:06:01,970 --> 00:06:03,580 - Before the quake, actor Sean Penn 107 00:06:03,624 --> 00:06:05,321 had never been to Haiti. 108 00:06:05,365 --> 00:06:07,584 He has been there almost full-time since January. 109 00:06:07,628 --> 00:06:10,108 - I've often been asked, 110 00:06:10,152 --> 00:06:11,414 "What's a Hollywood actor doing 111 00:06:11,458 --> 00:06:13,721 by going to places of disaster..." 112 00:06:13,764 --> 00:06:15,810 - We arrived in Baghdad this morning. 113 00:06:15,853 --> 00:06:17,464 - "Of conflict..." 114 00:06:17,507 --> 00:06:20,641 I cannot conceive why they would not have shared 115 00:06:20,684 --> 00:06:22,643 the evidence of weapons of mass destruction. 116 00:06:22,686 --> 00:06:24,688 - Remember that Sean Penn is an arrogant 117 00:06:24,732 --> 00:06:27,212 and self-involved person. 118 00:06:27,256 --> 00:06:28,953 - You know, even his poop doesn't stink. 119 00:06:28,997 --> 00:06:30,433 - "Spending time with alleged enemies of America 120 00:06:30,477 --> 00:06:31,695 - Two-time Oscar winner Sean Penn... 121 00:06:31,739 --> 00:06:32,870 - "Or much worse? 122 00:06:32,914 --> 00:06:34,916 - Shaking hands with El Chapo. 123 00:06:34,959 --> 00:06:37,135 Who do you think you are, Walter Cronkite?" 124 00:06:37,179 --> 00:06:38,746 - Unbelievable, you see these celebrities... 125 00:06:38,789 --> 00:06:40,225 "Do you have a savior complex?" 126 00:06:40,269 --> 00:06:41,836 - Just stick to what you're good at, 127 00:06:41,879 --> 00:06:43,620 but stay out of our politics. 128 00:06:43,664 --> 00:06:46,406 I just don't quite get why CNN keeps having him on. 129 00:06:46,449 --> 00:06:49,147 - What really motivates you, Sean Penn? 130 00:06:49,191 --> 00:06:50,801 - [inhales] 131 00:06:50,845 --> 00:06:52,150 The best response that I've ever 132 00:06:52,194 --> 00:06:55,066 been able to muster is that I'm curious. 133 00:06:55,110 --> 00:06:58,156 I've been lucky in life to be able to afford to travel. 134 00:06:58,200 --> 00:07:00,158 And weathered though it is, 135 00:07:00,202 --> 00:07:01,551 my famous face 136 00:07:01,595 --> 00:07:03,684 gets me access to places and people 137 00:07:03,727 --> 00:07:06,208 I may otherwise not have known. 138 00:07:06,251 --> 00:07:09,385 And sometimes I feel I can be helpful. 139 00:07:10,691 --> 00:07:12,649 This film is unusual. 140 00:07:12,693 --> 00:07:15,522 When Billy Smith and I set out to make this film 141 00:07:15,565 --> 00:07:17,741 there'd been no recent sign of accelerated threat 142 00:07:17,785 --> 00:07:20,004 to Ukraine by Russia. 143 00:07:20,048 --> 00:07:22,137 Most of what I knew about President Zelensky 144 00:07:22,180 --> 00:07:24,531 was that he had too had been an actor 145 00:07:24,574 --> 00:07:27,011 and that as president he had the very unfortunate 146 00:07:27,055 --> 00:07:28,883 international perception 147 00:07:28,926 -->...