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In
late December 1989, with the revolution spinning rapidly out of
control, Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu fled Bucharest by helicopter,
were soon captured, then held at a military base in northern Romania.
Here a makeshift courtroom has been arranged for their speedy
"trial". Charges
against the Ceausescus are formally read by the military tribunal,
condemning them to death. Nicolae blusters "I do not recognize
this." Bangs fist. "How can you condemn me?" Ordered to stand
up Elena shouts, "We are people. You can't treat us this way."
The spokesman for the tribunal continues "In the name of the law
of the people we are declaring you are condemened to death. All
your possessions will be collected and transmitted to the people
according to the penal code. We are pronouncing this public sentence
today Dec. 25, 1989." (credits:
cameraman at the trial).
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Music: excerpt from Litany by Arvo Pärt.
"O Lord Jesus Christ,
write me down in the book of life
and grant unto me a good end..."
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