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THE HOUSE OF WOMEN
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There's a very old tradition
in the south of Italy.
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The preparation and preservation
of Italian tomato sauce.
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Before the canning industry
took over this business,
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it was done by families.
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The preparation of the product
had several stages.
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It coincided with the end of August
and lasted one week.
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Women were in charge
of the procedure.
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They gave men
the hardest tasks to do
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and young children joined in too.
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In the end, they dropped,
exhausted and triumphant,
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like heroic soldiers
after a tough battle.
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This long and complex procedure
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allowed the women to prove
their mysterious abilities.
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Nobody could interfere with
the preparation of the sauce.
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Everyone anxiously gathered together
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around the gigantic cauldron,
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waiting for the scarlet steam
to rise
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indicating a new beginning.
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Even those who weren't directly
involved
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became captivated by
this sacred celebration,
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the celebration of
the power of women.
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For better or worse...
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AUGUST 1980
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There are women only in this house.
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It's my family.
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There isn't even one man left.
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Some died and some ran away.
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You're getting some fresh air?
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We could do with a storm.
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Can't you feel it in your bones?
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You got the attic key, Raffaella?
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Life at Grandpa Rocco's farm
was more or less like this.
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Grandpa Rocco!
He slept with anyone!
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Our family actually began here
because of his passion for women.
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Everyone who was related
by blood or affection,
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came to live here.
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In the capital, Bari.
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RICCI PEELED TOMATOES
BRINGING TRADITION TO YOUR TABLE
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AUGUST 1920
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Great! Here's Roccuzzo!
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Come on, let's go!
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- Pasquale, where are you going?
- Fuck you!
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You're a slut, Marietta!
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He's our boss!
He's got plenty of women!
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- He doesn't need you.
- Right!
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Should I be like you, Checchina?
You just screw the seasonal workers!
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Like that penniless
Pasquale Sciancalepore!
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Shut up!
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I'm going to tell dad. Or maybe not..
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I'll give you a good hiding!
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You'd better show me some respect!
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Grandma Checchina was
Domenico's eldest daughter.
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Domenico was a widowed farmer
dependant on Grandpa Rocco.
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She argued constantly
with her sister, Aunt Marietta.
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They fought for
grandpa's attention.
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He had already conquered
the youngest
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now he was ready to conquest
the eldest.
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They held an eternal grudge
against one another.
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This grudge grew with time,
capturing a third girl,
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who was destined to have
an important role in our family.
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Pasquina was an orphan
and grandpa's maid.
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She wasn't exactly beautiful.
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Nobody thought that grandpa
could be interested in her.
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They were wrong.
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Even Pasquina had entered
into grandpa's perversions.
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Pasquina, come here!
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What are you saying, Pasquale?
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You're the only one I love!
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I don't give a shit about Rocco.
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You looked at him the other morning
when he arrived in his car!
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I'm not blind.
Rocco's good-looking.
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He's rich and always well-dressed.
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- But he hasn't got what you've got!
- What have I got?
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I'm just poor.
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You're hot and passionate.
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I'm wilting. Relight my fire!
You're so good at it!
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Damn you, mister!
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You want to scare me to death?
You shouldn't joke about death!
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Who's joking?
Were you worried?
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- So you do love me?
- What?
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Didn't you know?
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Go away.
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You like breaking hearts.
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Not those under a pair like these.
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They're sweeter than kisses!
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And they're tastier!
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I'm stealing them from
that bastard Rocco!
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They're delicious,
I'll take some to Pasquale too.
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He can eat them with his bread.
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Stuff you, Rocco!
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He's always gawking and undressing
you with his eyes!
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All those pervy looks
and weird behaviour.
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He never acts like a real man.
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Why doesn't he say it to my face?
"You're beautiful. I fancy you."
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I'm a woman and it's nice
to hear things like that.
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Then I could take Marietta's place!
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If anyone's going to have him,
it's going to be me!
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I'm the eldest,
it goes without saying!
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What am I going to do with you?
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Are you going to get down
on your own?
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Or do you want me to help you?
So we can eat those grapes together.
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I'm sorry, Mr. Rocco.
They looked so good.
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I only wanted a bit of fruit.
It is Sunday!
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I saw them from miles away!
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- They'd only get eaten by birds.
- These grapes are really tasty!
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But they're mine!
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- Domenico!
- For fuck's sake, Rocco!
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I was your dad's and your grandpa's
servant before being yours.
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That's why I haven't knocked
your block off yet!
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If anyone touches my daughters,
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I'll give my life for them.
I'll make them pay for it!
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- What's up?
- What the hell did you do?
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I know... we're men.
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I need to save my daughters' name.
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- Get it now?
- Yes... no, explain what you mean.
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Checchina is pregnant.
She's missed two periods.
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The kid can only be yours.
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Are we going to give this kid
a father?
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OCTOBER 1920
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Damn you, Checchina!
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You stole my man!
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By deceiving him!
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I was his woman.
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I was a virgin
when Rocco touched me!
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I was immaculate.
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Not like you,
who'd already been with Pasquale!
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You made that idiot believe
you were a virgin!
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Men are so gullible!
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But I swear...
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I swear on my poor mother
who's watching me from above!
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She can see how much I'm suffering!
I swear!
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An eye for an eye,
a tooth for a tooth!
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Rocco'll never be yours!
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Never!
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Hoorah for the bride and groom!
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Hoorah for the bride and groom!
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Domenico!
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SEPTEMBER 1921
You don't get it, do you?
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You're married and a father!
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You still go round
knocking up women?
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I was your dad's and your grandpa's
servant before being yours.
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That's why I haven't chopped
your head off... the one down there!
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- Get it now?
- Yes.
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- Marietta.
- She's pregnant.
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She's already missed two periods
and the kid can only be yours.
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So, are we going to give
this kid a father?
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What am I supposed to do?
I can't now.
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You can.
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You supply the dowry,
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the house
and cover the wedding costs.
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We'll find her a husband.
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Dad, what about Pasquale?
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He's poor, he could do
with some money.
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Then we'd all be happy!
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We'll make a great family.
Isn't that right, Marietta?
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We know you're listening
behind the door!
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Pasquale!
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Congratulations!
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Here we are again, Pasquale!
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I'm yours!
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Rocco's mine, you bitch!
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But I'm in charge, you slut!
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AUGUST 1922
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- Well, doctor?
- It's a beautiful girl.
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- A girl, again?
- What can I do?
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- You should be happy anyway!
- Yeah.. right!
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- How's Checchina?
- Fine, she could have another ten.
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Daughters? No, thanks, doctor.
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Take the baby.
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Listen, doctor.
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Marietta told me that you found
her kid a bit skinny.
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You think I should take him to see
a specialist in Bari?
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No, it's just the heat.
He doesn't like Marietta's milk.
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He's got diarrhoea
and he's losing weight.
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You really care about your nephew!
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Guido's like a son to me.
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Right! A son!
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And Fedora? And this other one?
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What are you thinking of?
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You got yourself into this mess!
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But these poor kids...
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all need to be loved equally,
all of them!
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Is that clear?
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SEPTEMBER 1922
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He took all the money.
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Then he left without saying a word!
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Of course, with a wife like you!
What do you expect?
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- He's done his duty.
- You can say that! Checchina!
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Stop stirring, you witch!
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We're all God fearing respectable
Christians here!
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Yeah... sure, "Madame" Checchina!
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That's enough!
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My two daughters are like a pair
of angry dogs!
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Always at each others throats!
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Why would a man stay here with you?
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For the money?
For the land?
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No!
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You can't buy peace and quiet!
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And you, my dear husband,
you're saying nothing?
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How will your sister-in-law
cope without her husband?
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I'm such an idiot!
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You're so generous and affectionate,
you can comfort her!
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But now... who's going to
comfort you?
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You think it's funny?
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You know what?
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From now on, my husband
isn't going to comfort anyone!
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No one!
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Got that?
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Why don't you say something?
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Fucking money!
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It keeps me chained up here!
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If I was a poor
and unemployed nobody...
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Where's Pasquale now?
Is he already in America?
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I should be in Australia now,
instead of here with you two!
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My God, help me!
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OCTOBER 1922
What's happening to me?
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Help me!
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I want to vomit, but I can't.
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I know it's punishment for...
My God, I know I was wrong!
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Don't let me say anything else!
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I know, certain things are wrong.
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I swear on my life
that I didn't want to do it.
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But the boss is strong and powerful.
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He was pissed off with his wife
and sister-in-law!
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You can't say no
because he's the boss.
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But he hurt me when he was
on top of me.
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I was thinking of you,
the Virgin Mary!
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You're a woman, just like me,
vulnerable.
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You can understand
better than anyone.
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Please help me!
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Please help me to get over this!
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I'm scared I'm going to die.
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NOVEMBER 1922
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You'll be in my double bed with me.
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Your clothes can go in the trunk.
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You're not going anywhere.
You'll stay here with me.
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We'll bring you food
and things to wash with.
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You can continue working
but closed in here.
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Nobody can see you.
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Everyone knows you have a strange
illness. We'll look after you.
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We'll help you when the baby's born.
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Me and Rocco will
acknowledge the kid, as if it's ours.
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That's how will it be for everyone.
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Even when he grows up
and is an adult,
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for ever and ever... amen!
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Is that clear?
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Yes, Madame Checchina. Thanks.
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Now get some rest.
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You can work in the afternoon.
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00:22:33,943 --> 00:22:36,332
If things were as I said,
252
00:22:36,584 --> 00:22:40,543
it meant that my grandpa Rocco,
tireless breeder...
253
00:22:40,784 --> 00:22:44,538
AUGUST 1923
..hadn't had one legitimate child.
254
00:22:44,743 --> 00:22:46,938
But he had four
illegitimate children.
255
00:22:47,144 --> 00:22:49,863
Fedora and Palma with Checchina,
Guido with Marietta
256
00:22:50,104 --> 00:22:51,855
and Giacinta with Pasquina.
257
00:22:52,104 --> 00:22:55,380
If we're to listen to the rumours,
258
00:22:55,624 --> 00:22:58,057
there would be seven children.
259
00:23:00,703 --> 00:23:04,413
AUGUST 1940
260
00:23:04,663 --> 00:23:07,258
My life will be like this
from now on
261
00:23:07,503 --> 00:23:11,701
I'll always have a glass of wine
and you'll party around me...
262
00:23:12,263 --> 00:23:13,855
always!
263
00:23:21,344 --> 00:23:25,019
He's so handsome.
His eyes are like spring meadows!
264
00:23:25,263 --> 00:23:28,300
He's the man for me.
He'll love me.
265
00:23:33,544 --> 00:23:36,581
I'd like to be in their shoes...
266
00:23:36,903 --> 00:23:38,815
to go back in time!
267
00:23:39,064 --> 00:23:42,739
I got myself into real trouble
with these three witches!
268
00:23:42,983 --> 00:23:45,942
It's so great to be
young and free...
269
00:23:50,104 --> 00:23:52,140
I got you, Rocco!
270
00:23:52,384 --> 00:23:56,012
Sciancalepore's daughters
have settled down now.
271
00:23:59,223 --> 00:24:02,182
Yes, Checchina.
You're a bitch!
272
00:24:03,023 --> 00:24:06,413
I've given Rocco
the son he wanted!
273
00:24:24,263 --> 00:24:28,415
They're so beautiful
and they've been good to me.
274
00:24:29,584 --> 00:24:33,179
Look at my daughter.
My little princess.
275
00:24:38,223 --> 00:24:40,612
How unfortunate for us!
276
00:24:40,864 --> 00:24:44,698
Mother and daughter,
boss and servant!
277
00:24:52,304 --> 00:24:54,738
This party may be better than ours,
278
00:24:54,983 --> 00:24:59,340
but no one can drive me away!
279
00:24:59,703 --> 00:25:03,173
It's the same old story!
Daughters and stepdaughters!
280
00:25:03,423 --> 00:25:06,540
So one husband's as good
as another!
281
00:25:19,503 --> 00:25:23,542
My father, Raffaele, the accountant
at Bari's Land Office,
282
00:25:23,784 --> 00:25:25,615
married Fedora.
283
00:25:25,864 --> 00:25:28,822
My mother wanted the wedding
to take place quickly
284
00:25:29,064 --> 00:25:32,977
to get away from a house
where she never felt loved.
285
00:25:44,624 --> 00:25:47,092
SEPTEMBER 1940
Once settled in the new flat,
286
00:25:47,344 --> 00:25:48,902
the building where we live now,
287
00:25:49,703 --> 00:25:54,140
my parents, Fedora and Raffaele,
were followed by Aunt Marietta.
288
00:25:54,384 --> 00:25:57,342
She didn't want to leave
her son Guido,
289
00:25:57,584 --> 00:26:00,382
who was doing his last year
at high school.
290
00:26:00,624 --> 00:26:04,537
Grandpa Rocco often visited
the young newlyweds.
291
00:26:04,784 --> 00:26:09,175
In actual fact, he came to express
his desire for his sister-in-law.
292
00:26:11,064 --> 00:26:13,737
Aunt Clotilde lived
on the first floor.
293
00:26:13,983 --> 00:26:17,293
She was my father's sister,
and very fond of him.
294
00:26:17,544 --> 00:26:20,012
She had married Romolo,
the wannabe count,
295
00:26:20,263 --> 00:26:23,892
who always boasted about
the 100 castles he'd once owned!
296
00:26:24,144 --> 00:26:27,978
He couldn't cope with the humble
place where he lived now.
297
00:26:29,344 --> 00:26:31,299
Opposite my parents' flat
298
00:26:31,544 --> 00:26:34,536
was Romolo's sister, Aunt Viola.
299
00:26:34,824 --> 00:26:36,940
She had just married Giovanni,
300
00:26:37,183 --> 00:26:41,096
who was anti-fascist and dreamt of
joining the political refugees.
301
00:26:41,344 --> 00:26:43,460
War had just broken out
302
00:26:43,703 --> 00:26:47,139
which proved that the country
was heading for disaster,
303
00:26:47,384 --> 00:26:51,058
even to those who were more
conscientiously aware.
304
00:26:52,263 --> 00:26:54,015
JUNE 1941
305
00:26:54,263 --> 00:26:57,300
During that period the building
was put on the market.
306
00:26:57,544 --> 00:27:00,377
Grandpa Rocco had
a prostrate problem
307
00:27:00,624 --> 00:27:03,820
and wanted to go Bari to be cured,
so he bought it.
308
00:27:04,064 --> 00:27:07,295
He sold the farm and moved in
to the empty flats
309
00:27:07,544 --> 00:27:09,341
with his women.
310
00:27:09,584 --> 00:27:13,133
He took over the first floor
in the main part of house,
311
00:27:13,384 --> 00:27:15,943
along with Checchina
and Giacinta.
312
00:27:16,903 --> 00:27:20,863
Aunt Marietta and her son Guido
were put on the second floor,
313
00:27:21,104 --> 00:27:24,016
at the centre of his
sexual fantasies.
314
00:27:28,104 --> 00:27:32,143
Aunt Palma had the flat next-door
with her husband Damiano,
315
00:27:32,384 --> 00:27:36,137
the old accountant from the farm.
316
00:27:38,703 --> 00:27:42,821
In the end, Pasquina got the flat
between the first and ground floor,
317
00:27:43,064 --> 00:27:47,296
so she could act as porter,
as well as wait on everyone.
318
00:27:52,423 --> 00:27:55,415
JULY 1941
319
00:28:20,023 --> 00:28:21,536
Giovanni!
320
00:28:25,784 --> 00:28:27,297
Giovanni!
321
00:28:59,384 --> 00:29:01,021
What's happened?
322
00:29:01,743 --> 00:29:03,654
- Viola!
- Giovanni!
323
00:29:06,423 --> 00:29:08,221
What's happened?
324
00:29:08,784 --> 00:29:10,775
Viola, tell me what happened!
325
00:29:23,624 --> 00:29:26,183
She's not well, make her sit down!
326
00:29:26,903 --> 00:29:29,019
What's this racket?
327
00:29:29,544 --> 00:29:33,253
You always have
to stick your nose in!
328
00:29:35,544 --> 00:29:38,138
Half naked
and in Raffaele's arms!
329
00:29:38,384 --> 00:29:42,582
- Has he really gone?
- Yes, he left me!
330
00:29:42,824 --> 00:29:44,974
He wants to join the Resistance!
331
00:29:45,223 --> 00:29:47,737
As if he can scare Mussolini!
332
00:30:00,463 --> 00:30:02,932
Serious consequences followed.
333
00:30:04,104 --> 00:30:07,857
SEPTEMBER 1941
334
00:30:10,864 --> 00:30:13,332
Raffaele, it hurts!
335
00:30:13,703 --> 00:30:16,501
- What's the matter, Fedora?
- My tummy.
336
00:30:16,743 --> 00:30:20,134
- Your tummy?
- I could do with some camomile tea.
337
00:30:20,384 --> 00:30:21,817
Camomile.
338
00:30:22,064 --> 00:30:24,817
- Have we got some?
- No.
339
00:30:25,344 --> 00:30:26,777
No?
340
00:30:27,463 --> 00:30:29,500
I'll try to find some.
341
00:30:43,903 --> 00:30:45,576
Camomile tea?
342
00:30:53,304 --> 00:30:54,817
What are you doing?
343
00:30:55,064 --> 00:30:57,897
Don't take advantage
of a lonely woman!
344
00:30:58,144 --> 00:31:01,579
You're so sexy!
I haven't done it in ages!
345
00:31:01,824 --> 00:31:04,701
Fedora's off-limits
with that big tummy!
346
00:31:06,064 --> 00:31:07,701
Raffaele!
347
00:31:10,064 --> 00:31:13,454
To hell with it, let's do it.
I've got to go to war!
348
00:31:13,703 --> 00:31:15,615
Give me this treat!
349
00:31:22,384 --> 00:31:24,978
Giovanni, forgive me!
350
00:31:25,223 --> 00:31:28,057
- But you left me!
- You like it?
351
00:31:28,304 --> 00:31:30,772
Yes, but Fedora might hear us!
352
00:31:31,023 --> 00:31:34,095
My God, these walls have ears!
353
00:31:34,344 --> 00:31:36,174
What do you care?
354
00:31:36,423 --> 00:31:39,575
Let them fucking talk,
they're all idiots!
355
00:31:45,344 --> 00:31:47,538
What's happened?
356
00:31:48,663 --> 00:31:49,857
Fedora!
357
00:31:50,104 --> 00:31:52,173
She's going into labour!
358
00:32:04,743 --> 00:32:07,052
Get some towels for Fedora!
359
00:32:30,624 --> 00:32:33,536
Rocco is born, my first grandson!
360
00:32:33,784 --> 00:32:37,379
Fedora gave birth
to a beautiful baby boy.
361
00:32:37,624 --> 00:32:39,979
Grandpa Rocco was really proud
362
00:32:40,223 --> 00:32:43,739
and didn't consider whether it was
his legitimate grandson or not.
363
00:32:44,023 --> 00:32:47,060
Raffaele was the boy's
legitimate father,
364
00:32:47,304 --> 00:32:50,375
but he was at war so he wasn't
there to celebrate the birth.
365
00:32:51,183 --> 00:32:52,776
He's beautiful!
366
00:32:53,544 --> 00:32:57,332
- Don Rocco's grandson!
- He's handsome, look at him.
367
00:32:57,824 --> 00:32:59,779
He's really handsome!
368
00:33:07,423 --> 00:33:09,732
SUMMER 1946
After my brother Rocco,
369
00:33:09,983 --> 00:33:12,577
we were born in this order.
370
00:33:12,824 --> 00:33:15,384
Clotilde had Giulia,
Romolo's favourite.
371
00:33:15,624 --> 00:33:19,139
She was retarded.
This confirmed she had blue blood.
372
00:33:19,384 --> 00:33:22,455
Teresa, Amelia and Vittoria
were Damiano's daughters,
373
00:33:22,703 --> 00:33:25,012
he was the only one
who hadn't gone to war.
374
00:33:25,263 --> 00:33:27,777
Giovanni was born healthy,
even though he was Romolo's son.
375
00:33:28,824 --> 00:33:31,895
My father conceived me
while on leave,
376
00:33:32,183 --> 00:33:36,222
which he was given because
of an illness he'd got in Libya.
377
00:33:36,703 --> 00:33:40,013
He returned so frail
that he only managed to see me
378
00:33:40,263 --> 00:33:42,219
and leave me his surname.
379
00:33:42,463 --> 00:33:46,173
My mother Fedora was left
with the duty of bringing up me
380
00:33:46,423 --> 00:33:48,175
and little Rocco.
381
00:34:03,183 --> 00:34:06,653
Aunt Viola had lost
Giovanni forever.
382
00:34:06,903 --> 00:34:11,579
His death was announced by
a telegram from the authorities.
383
00:34:11,824 --> 00:34:15,863
A funeral took place,
even though the coffin was empty.
384
00:34:16,103 --> 00:34:20,176
Viola's husband's name was given
to Romolo's second son,
385
00:34:20,423 --> 00:34:23,257
who had returned from the war
healthy,
386
00:34:23,503 --> 00:34:25,893
just like Uncle Guido.
387
00:34:32,704 --> 00:34:37,698
JULY 1950
388
00:34:37,983 --> 00:34:40,213
What are you doing?
389
00:34:40,463 --> 00:34:42,853
You've flooded the place!
390
00:34:44,983 --> 00:34:47,418
Rocco! Raffaella!
391
00:34:47,664 --> 00:34:49,939
Who was it?
392
00:34:50,423 --> 00:34:52,619
You've really made me angry!
393
00:34:54,344 --> 00:34:56,811
It's been ten years. I'm tired!
394
00:34:58,344 --> 00:35:01,016
When Romolo comes, we have to talk.
395
00:35:17,063 --> 00:35:19,099
It's so hot!
396
00:35:21,423 --> 00:35:23,858
What an exhausting day!
397
00:35:27,184 --> 00:35:29,379
I've got a terrible headache.
398
00:35:31,903 --> 00:35:34,576
What are you doing here?
399
00:35:36,143 --> 00:35:39,579
I'll slap all of you!
400
00:35:40,983 --> 00:35:43,054
Come here!
401
00:35:43,344 --> 00:35:46,177
Raffaella! Rocco!
402
00:35:46,864 --> 00:35:50,742
You really made me angry today!
403
00:35:50,983 --> 00:35:52,621
Really.
404
00:35:53,384 --> 00:35:55,579
Give me a little kiss!
405
00:35:56,824 --> 00:35:59,291
My lovely little Giulia!
406
00:35:59,543 --> 00:36:02,900
My little darling!
407
00:36:03,143 --> 00:36:04,781
My darling!
408
00:36:05,623 --> 00:36:06,942
Raffaella!
409
00:36:09,344 --> 00:36:11,380
Rocco!
410
00:36:11,824 --> 00:36:13,701
Come to auntie.
411
00:36:13,943 --> 00:36:16,253
Let's play horsies!
412
00:36:37,623 --> 00:36:39,898
Give auntie a little kiss!
413
00:36:41,543 --> 00:36:43,420
More!
414
00:36:44,384 --> 00:36:45,942
Giovanni!
415
00:36:46,903 --> 00:36:49,623
Please, you have to keep still.
416
00:36:50,304 --> 00:36:52,818
- You got that, Giovanni?
- Yes, mom.
417
00:36:53,664 --> 00:36:54,813
Keep still.
418
00:36:58,864 --> 00:37:00,820
Auntie's little pet!
419
00:37:01,543 --> 00:37:03,898
What did you do?
420
00:37:04,583 --> 00:37:08,496
Your auntie's little treasure.
Come here, my darling!
421
00:37:12,623 --> 00:37:14,102
Auntie's little treasure!
422
00:37:17,864 --> 00:37:20,173
Clotilde, where are you?
423
00:37:22,864 --> 00:37:25,059
You be good now.
424
00:37:26,264 --> 00:37:28,778
- I'm coming, Romolo!
- Wife...
425
00:37:29,304 --> 00:37:32,818
There is no work for me
in this city!
426
00:37:33,463 --> 00:37:35,454
But you refuse to try anything.
427
00:37:36,224 --> 00:37:39,932
You think a count can accept
any job?
428
00:37:40,463 --> 00:37:42,978
How long do you want to depend on
your sister?
429
00:37:43,184 --> 00:37:45,254
It's been ten years!
430
00:37:45,503 --> 00:37:50,099
This situation is humiliating for me!
Viola reminds me every day!
431
00:37:50,664 --> 00:37:54,737
I'm not like you.
You accept to do anything!
432
00:37:54,983 --> 00:37:56,701
Even serve Fedora!
433
00:37:56,943 --> 00:37:58,695
I don't serve anyone!
434
00:37:58,943 --> 00:38:01,855
Fedora pays me well to look after
her children.
435
00:38:02,103 --> 00:38:05,732
Your kids eat with the money I get!
You'd let them starve!
436
00:38:06,184 --> 00:38:08,414
What harm do I do?
437
00:38:09,463 --> 00:38:11,614
I have a kindergarten in my house.
438
00:38:11,864 --> 00:38:13,980
That's a job too, isn't it?
439
00:38:32,824 --> 00:38:34,701
Will you stop it?
440
00:38:36,023 --> 00:38:37,934
Cut it out!
441
00:38:40,983 --> 00:38:43,338
We've got enough
for the rest of the year!
442
00:38:43,704 --> 00:38:46,855
It's yours by right,
you're his daughter!
443
00:38:47,704 --> 00:38:51,743
If it wasn't for me,
how could Rocco buy this house?
444
00:38:52,784 --> 00:38:54,820
Who'd have done the accounts?
445
00:38:55,063 --> 00:38:57,259
Who'd have seen to the estates?
446
00:38:58,143 --> 00:39:00,213
Who'd have argued with
the labourers?
447
00:39:00,623 --> 00:39:02,579
With everybody?
448
00:39:04,463 --> 00:39:08,251
Who'd have risked to pay
when they came to check?
449
00:39:08,503 --> 00:39:10,893
- Yours truly!
- That's right.
450
00:39:11,864 --> 00:39:14,253
Everyone else sticks to their duties!
451
00:39:14,503 --> 00:39:16,255
Get out of here!
452
00:39:16,503 --> 00:39:18,539
Now!
453
00:39:21,023 --> 00:39:22,934
My God!
454
00:39:24,983 --> 00:39:27,179
My God!
455
00:39:41,344 --> 00:39:42,298
- Viola.
- Yes?
456
00:39:42,503 --> 00:39:46,291
- You coming to Clotilde's to eat?
- No, I'm eating alone today.
457
00:39:55,184 --> 00:39:57,981
Lucky her, she doesn't
work in the afternoon!
458
00:39:58,943 --> 00:40:01,173
These shops are a nightmare.
459
00:40:01,423 --> 00:40:04,938
There's just one hour break,
then it's back to work.
460
00:40:05,864 --> 00:40:07,422
I never see the kids.
461
00:40:07,664 --> 00:40:10,622
Who'd have thought it?
462
00:40:58,264 --> 00:41:01,381
- Dad hasn't eaten anything.
- He's not well.
463
00:41:01,623 --> 00:41:03,693
It's that damn prostate!
464
00:41:05,864 --> 00:41:09,014
- What shall we do with all this?
- Give it to Palma.
465
00:41:09,264 --> 00:41:11,539
At least the kids will eat it.
466
00:41:23,184 --> 00:41:24,822
Dad.
467
00:41:27,503 --> 00:41:29,733
Don't you feel well?
468
00:41:31,344 --> 00:41:34,858
- Let's get the doctor.
- Forget it.
469
00:41:39,864 --> 00:41:42,458
Maybe you need to change treatment.
470
00:41:47,983 --> 00:41:50,656
I'm going out now, I'll call him.
471
00:42:18,943 --> 00:42:20,740
Leave me alone.
472
00:42:21,304 --> 00:42:24,421
I've got nothing left,
what do you want?
473
00:42:25,503 --> 00:42:28,576
Leave me alone,
I've got nothing left!
474
00:42:30,264 --> 00:42:33,017
Leave me alone,
I've got nothing left.
475
00:42:33,264 --> 00:42:35,824
What do you want from me?
476
00:42:39,344 --> 00:42:41,255
Stop it!
477
00:42:41,543 --> 00:42:44,615
I can't breathe! Help!
478
00:42:46,063 --> 00:42:49,339
Stop it, I can't breathe!
479
00:42:49,903 --> 00:42:51,132
Help!
480
00:42:51,384 --> 00:42:53,056
Help!
481
00:42:54,344 --> 00:42:56,255
Help!
482
00:42:57,063 --> 00:42:59,577
Stop it, I can't breathe!
483
00:43:00,063 --> 00:43:01,735
Help!
484
00:43:01,983 --> 00:43:04,543
- What is it?
- Get some water!
485
00:43:04,903 --> 00:43:07,019
Get away!
486
00:43:07,903 --> 00:43:10,099
Help me!
487
00:43:10,344 --> 00:43:12,778
- He's sleeping!
- Dad, wake up.
488
00:43:13,824 --> 00:43:16,657
- What happened?
- We're here with you.
489
00:43:17,864 --> 00:43:19,900
Were you dreaming?
490
00:43:20,543 --> 00:43:22,739
Calm down, you're fine.
491
00:43:23,864 --> 00:43:26,536
It's all over. Calm down.
492
00:43:28,063 --> 00:43:30,134
Everything's all right.
493
00:43:35,423 --> 00:43:37,414
Get some rest, Don Rocco.
494
00:43:40,543 --> 00:43:42,340
Rocco felt ill.
495
00:43:42,704 --> 00:43:45,901
- Was it his prostate again?
- Yes. The doctor came.
496
00:43:46,143 --> 00:43:49,500
- How's your prostate?
- I'm thirty years old!
497
00:43:49,744 --> 00:43:53,019
- That's an old man's problem!
- Yeah, right.
498
00:43:54,384 --> 00:43:57,932
You work too hard for that lawyer.
He exploits you.
499
00:43:58,184 --> 00:44:00,539
How many times do I have to tell you?
500
00:44:01,143 --> 00:44:03,418
I'm getting experience
501
00:44:03,864 --> 00:44:06,173
so I can become a lawyer.
502
00:44:08,903 --> 00:44:11,623
What are we going to do
if Rocco dies?
503
00:44:12,063 --> 00:44:15,295
Don't worry. I'll look after you.
504
00:44:16,463 --> 00:44:18,898
Guido, my dear son...
505
00:44:19,143 --> 00:44:22,818
why don't you get an office here,
now that you've got experience?
506
00:44:23,063 --> 00:44:26,135
- It's still too soon, mom.
- Too soon?
507
00:44:30,824 --> 00:44:33,463
- Well?
- Don Rocco's not well.
508
00:44:33,704 --> 00:44:36,172
The doctor gave him some medicine.
509
00:44:37,784 --> 00:44:39,740
Rocco!
510
00:44:40,264 --> 00:44:42,334
Doesn't time fly?
511
00:44:44,864 --> 00:44:48,981
I'm off to clean the hall.
The wind brought so much dirt in.
512
00:45:18,943 --> 00:45:21,777
SUMMER 1950
513
00:46:05,864 --> 00:46:08,617
SUMMER 1960
514
00:46:36,744 --> 00:46:40,817
The tragedies announced over
the past decades
515
00:46:41,103 --> 00:46:44,539
reached an astonishing level
over the next few years.
516
00:46:44,784 --> 00:46:48,902
We were the involuntary characters,
the youngest ones.
517
00:46:49,184 --> 00:46:51,493
Giovanni, look after your sister.
518
00:46:51,744 --> 00:46:53,939
Let's show her the pictures.
519
00:47:14,103 --> 00:47:15,502
Here's your stick.
520
00:47:32,704 --> 00:47:34,934
Clotilde, I'm going out.
521
00:47:35,784 --> 00:47:37,456
You slut!
522
00:48:00,184 --> 00:48:03,778
- Close the door, you idiot!
- I saw your husband leaving.
523
00:48:04,023 --> 00:48:05,980
I was hiding in the bathroom.
524
00:48:26,184 --> 00:48:27,822
My shoulder!
525
00:48:28,503 --> 00:48:31,893
- You've hurt yourself, help!
- My shoulder.
526
00:48:32,304 --> 00:48:34,693
He's hurt himself!
527
00:48:36,384 --> 00:48:38,943
- It hurts!
- What happened?
528
00:48:45,103 --> 00:48:48,413
Don't touch him!
You mustn't move him.
529
00:48:51,023 --> 00:48:53,458
Go away, you slut!
530
00:48:54,143 --> 00:48:56,816
Call an ambulance.
531
00:49:04,503 --> 00:49:08,212
The gossiping started
at Aunt Palma's house.
532
00:49:09,264 --> 00:49:11,459
Poor Romolo!
533
00:49:11,704 --> 00:49:16,095
- He's hurt his shoulder.
- He's got too many problems!
534
00:49:16,344 --> 00:49:19,972
- He didn't deserve it!
- He called his wife a slut!
535
00:49:20,224 --> 00:49:22,135
What? A slut?
536
00:49:22,463 --> 00:49:23,817
Exactly.
537
00:49:24,224 --> 00:49:26,135
She has no shame!
538
00:49:26,384 --> 00:49:29,932
Fedora makes out she knows nothing.
What can she say?
539
00:49:30,184 --> 00:49:35,053
Since when has anyone admitted
to knowing anything at your dad's?
540
00:49:35,304 --> 00:49:36,862
Never!
541
00:49:37,103 --> 00:49:40,778
Starting with your mother,
your aunt and the others!
542
00:49:41,023 --> 00:49:43,981
- Shut up!
- They always kept everything quiet!
543
00:49:44,224 --> 00:49:46,658
Shut up and think about your health!
544
00:49:46,903 --> 00:49:49,463
Damn you!
545
00:49:53,543 --> 00:49:56,376
I need an ambulance!
546
00:49:57,423 --> 00:49:59,300
I need one.
547
00:50:41,943 --> 00:50:44,503
How are you feeling, Rocco?
548
00:50:52,304 --> 00:50:53,976
I know.
549
00:50:54,463 --> 00:50:56,659
We've had it now!
550
00:51:02,344 --> 00:51:04,414
- Where is he?
- He went to sleep.
551
00:51:04,664 --> 00:51:07,736
- What did they say in Rome?
- Nothing else can be done!
552
00:51:07,983 --> 00:51:10,895
A specialist like him
doesn't know what to do?
553
00:51:11,143 --> 00:51:12,735
It's cancer!
554
00:51:13,704 --> 00:51:15,820
It's spread everywhere.
555
00:51:20,784 --> 00:51:22,775
Where's that slut?
556
00:51:24,184 --> 00:51:26,015
Slut!
557
00:51:26,784 --> 00:51:28,615
Me!
558
00:51:30,903 --> 00:51:32,655
That slut!
559
00:51:36,704 --> 00:51:41,778
Giovanni!
Where's that slutty mother of yours?
560
00:52:17,744 --> 00:52:19,541
You're my darling.
561
00:52:23,184 --> 00:52:25,379
You're the only one I want.
562
00:52:31,304 --> 00:52:33,659
If it wasn't for you, Rocco,
563
00:52:34,264 --> 00:52:38,143
I'd have killed myself
in all these years.
564
00:52:38,623 --> 00:52:40,215
Aunt!
565
00:52:41,143 --> 00:52:43,338
Don't even joke about it.
566
00:52:47,063 --> 00:52:49,054
I'll love you forever.
567
00:52:50,864 --> 00:52:52,376
Forever.
568
00:52:53,184 --> 00:52:55,175
Let me go.
569
00:52:55,664 --> 00:52:57,575
Let me go now.
570
00:52:58,463 --> 00:53:00,375
It's late.
571
00:53:00,744 --> 00:53:03,099
I have to cook.
572
00:53:03,543 --> 00:53:06,341
Raffaella might come up.
573
00:53:07,784 --> 00:53:09,103
No.
574
00:53:09,864 --> 00:53:11,820
Raffaella's at grandpa's.
575
00:53:12,623 --> 00:53:15,581
She's with Aunt Giacinta.
She won't come up.
576
00:53:26,784 --> 00:53:28,376
Let me go.
577
00:53:28,623 --> 00:53:31,660
Let me go now. It's late.
578
00:53:41,264 --> 00:53:44,620
You know what your uncle
will be saying about me now?
579
00:53:49,543 --> 00:53:52,580
It's hell at home now.
580
00:54:21,704 --> 00:54:23,262
Palma!
581
00:54:23,664 --> 00:54:27,020
- Dad, mom's not here.
- What's this stink?
582
00:54:27,264 --> 00:54:30,813
- It's your turn today.
- No, I cleaned him yesterday.
583
00:54:31,063 --> 00:54:33,896
- Then it Teresa's turn.
- I'm not the idiot here!
584
00:54:34,143 --> 00:54:35,542
I'm waiting for mom!
585
00:54:35,983 --> 00:54:38,656
The other day mom didn't give a shit.
586
00:54:38,903 --> 00:54:42,293
Dad was all dirty
and we died from the stink!
587
00:54:42,543 --> 00:54:46,616
- Let's take him to hospital.
- He hasn't got long left!
588
00:54:47,103 --> 00:54:49,856
Dad's illness is all that we needed!
589
00:55:01,824 --> 00:55:04,941
Aunt Giacinta,
why aren't you married?
590
00:55:05,864 --> 00:55:07,820
Jesus wanted it this way.
591
00:55:10,224 --> 00:55:13,500
Why are so different,
you, mom and aunt Palma?
592
00:55:13,744 --> 00:55:16,133
- Different in what way?
- I don't know.
593
00:55:16,384 --> 00:55:18,659
Your looks and character...
594
00:55:18,983 --> 00:55:21,498
How do you think of these things?
595
00:55:22,423 --> 00:55:24,221
I know.
596
00:55:24,503 --> 00:55:26,893
- What do you know?
- I know.
597
00:55:29,943 --> 00:55:33,333
One day I heard grandma
and Aunt Marietta arguing.
598
00:55:33,583 --> 00:55:35,221
Go on...
599
00:55:35,463 --> 00:55:37,534
They were talking about the will.
600
00:55:37,784 --> 00:55:39,934
They didn't know I was in the loo.
601
00:55:40,184 --> 00:55:42,744
Aunt Marietta said that mom
and Aunt Palma
602
00:55:42,983 --> 00:55:45,373
weren't really
grandpa's daughters.
603
00:55:45,623 --> 00:55:48,660
And that grandpa would leave
everything to Uncle Guido
604
00:55:48,864 --> 00:55:50,661
who really is
Grandpa Rocco's son.
605
00:55:50,903 --> 00:55:53,463
They were shouting
and I didn't catch everything.
606
00:55:53,704 --> 00:55:56,013
They were talking about Pasquina
and you.
607
00:55:56,264 --> 00:55:58,095
What do you mean?
608
00:55:58,344 --> 00:56:00,983
That you're Pasquina's daughter.
609
00:56:04,864 --> 00:56:06,900
I don't believe that, auntie.
610
00:56:07,143 --> 00:56:09,179
I don't believe it.
611
00:56:10,063 --> 00:56:11,940
Come on, it's not true!
612
00:56:13,063 --> 00:56:15,498
Auntie, it's not true!
613
00:56:17,784 --> 00:56:19,934
Why are you crying? It's not true.
614
00:56:20,184 --> 00:56:22,140
It's doesn't matter.
615
00:56:24,344 --> 00:56:26,016
Is it true, auntie?
616
00:56:26,503 --> 00:56:28,653
Who knows, my dear!
617
00:56:29,423 --> 00:56:31,858
It was then that I understood
618
00:56:32,103 --> 00:56:35,937
that what Grandma Checchina and
Aunt Marietta had said was true.
619
00:56:36,184 --> 00:56:40,223
Our family was a result of many
interpersonal relationships.
620
00:56:46,023 --> 00:56:49,652
Uncle Damiano decided to leave
his four women,
621
00:56:49,903 --> 00:56:54,260
since they were becoming more
intolerant to his bowel movements.
622
00:56:54,503 --> 00:56:58,291
Cirrhosis of the liver took its toll
on him within the year.
623
00:57:05,184 --> 00:57:08,733
SEPTEMBER 1961
624
00:57:12,543 --> 00:57:15,501
Uncle Romolo's health continued
to get worse.
625
00:57:15,744 --> 00:57:18,655
He collapsed again for no reason.
626
00:57:19,423 --> 00:57:22,143
Aunt Viola consulted
the best doctors
627
00:57:22,384 --> 00:57:24,579
but the outcome was terrible.
628
00:57:24,824 --> 00:57:26,576
He had multiple sclerosis.
629
00:57:26,824 --> 00:57:29,816
He would be completely
paralysed soon.
630
00:57:30,384 --> 00:57:32,739
Pasquina paid the price for a while.
631
00:57:32,983 --> 00:57:37,023
Aunt Viola asked her to have Romolo
stay in her apartment.
632
00:57:37,264 --> 00:57:39,494
This was a ground floor apartment,
633
00:57:39,744 --> 00:57:43,657
so it would be easier for him
to go out.
634
00:57:45,264 --> 00:57:47,459
Get out of my sight!
635
00:57:48,623 --> 00:57:51,456
You've finally managed
to get rid of me!
636
00:57:51,704 --> 00:57:53,422
What are you saying?
637
00:57:53,664 --> 00:57:55,939
Your sister wanted it.
For your own good.
638
00:57:58,184 --> 00:58:00,937
So you don't have to go up
any stairs.
639
00:58:03,224 --> 00:58:05,533
I doubt I'll ever go out again!
640
00:58:07,143 --> 00:58:08,815
And you?
641
00:58:10,503 --> 00:58:13,779
You'll continue being a slut
in my house!
642
00:58:29,784 --> 00:58:32,173
Don Rocco was a great man.
643
00:58:33,704 --> 00:58:37,458
OCTOBER 1961
644
00:58:42,623 --> 00:58:44,932
Now it was grandpa's turn.
645
00:58:59,143 --> 00:59:02,533
He was a king in the countryside,
but a nobody here!
646
01:00:35,784 --> 01:00:40,983
You can begin.
All the relatives are here.
647
01:00:41,224 --> 01:00:42,942
We're all here.
648
01:00:44,744 --> 01:00:47,497
- Good...
- Please!
649
01:00:48,344 --> 01:00:52,019
Firstly, I'd like to express
650
01:00:52,264 --> 01:00:56,860
my deepest sympathy to all persons
present for Don Rocco's death.
651
01:00:57,583 --> 01:01:00,734
I'm going to read his last wishes...
652
01:01:01,224 --> 01:01:03,943
Don Rocco put a lot of thought into
653
01:01:04,264 --> 01:01:07,061
how to distribute his assets.
654
01:01:07,384 --> 01:01:10,501
He decided to divide everything
655
01:01:10,903 --> 01:01:14,418
depending on the love shared
with each individual.
656
01:01:16,103 --> 01:01:18,139
Consequently,
657
01:01:18,824 --> 01:01:22,612
this first floor apartment will go
to Miss Giacinta.
658
01:01:22,864 --> 01:01:26,903
So this apartment will go
to Giacinta!
659
01:01:27,143 --> 01:01:30,852
Yes, she'll get this first floor flat.
660
01:01:31,583 --> 01:01:35,371
But Madame Checchina will be made
life tenant.
661
01:01:36,023 --> 01:01:40,335
What are you saying?
That's not possible!
662
01:01:42,744 --> 01:01:44,302
One moment!
663
01:01:47,503 --> 01:01:49,619
One moment, calm down!
664
01:01:50,543 --> 01:01:53,011
Miss Giacinta shall also
665
01:01:53,744 --> 01:01:56,894
become owner of two apartments.
666
01:01:57,543 --> 01:02:00,980
A five-bedroom flat and a two-bedroom
one, both in Via Suppa, 18.
667
01:02:01,463 --> 01:02:03,260
Via Suppa!
668
01:02:10,983 --> 01:02:14,612
Mr. Guido will get
669
01:02:14,864 --> 01:02:19,460
the apartment occupied by his mother,
Mrs. Marietta.
670
01:02:19,704 --> 01:02:22,059
She will acquire life tenancy rights.
671
01:02:22,304 --> 01:02:24,613
Mrs. Pasquina gets life tenancy
rights
672
01:02:24,864 --> 01:02:26,980
for the one-bedroom flat.
673
01:02:27,224 --> 01:02:31,422
Guido also gets a three-bedroom
flat situated in Via Suppa, 18.
674
01:02:38,023 --> 01:02:41,538
Mrs. Fedora...
675
01:02:43,224 --> 01:02:44,577
becomes owner
676
01:02:45,384 --> 01:02:49,581
of the remaining second floor
apartments.
677
01:02:51,744 --> 01:02:53,575
And a legacy
678
01:02:53,824 --> 01:02:56,941
to ensure nephew Rocco with
accommodation.
679
01:03:02,744 --> 01:03:05,304
Mrs. Palma...
680
01:03:06,143 --> 01:03:08,259
Mrs. Palma...
681
01:03:08,503 --> 01:03:12,416
will get the two remaining flats
682
01:03:12,664 --> 01:03:14,814
on the first floor.
683
01:03:23,184 --> 01:03:25,140
Please, let me finish!
684
01:03:26,903 --> 01:03:30,373
There are many other bequests
685
01:03:31,664 --> 01:03:34,940
for non-family members.
686
01:03:52,583 --> 01:03:56,178
When the will was read it was like
a bomb had exploded.
687
01:03:56,423 --> 01:03:59,335
It shocked both the beneficiaries
688
01:03:59,583 --> 01:04:03,098
as well as those who saw
their hopes vanish.
689
01:04:03,344 --> 01:04:06,858
Grandpa Rocco had enjoyed
getting his revenge
690
01:04:07,103 --> 01:04:08,980
by stating his last wishes.
691
01:04:09,264 --> 01:04:12,893
AUGUST 1962
692
01:04:13,143 --> 01:04:14,735
- Has Rocco written?
- No.
693
01:04:14,983 --> 01:04:17,338
He hasn't been in touch anymore.
694
01:04:17,903 --> 01:04:20,259
Life as a soldier must be tough.
695
01:04:20,503 --> 01:04:24,735
Eighteen months of hard work,
for someone who was completely idle!
696
01:04:35,103 --> 01:04:38,698
We're better off without him,
don't you think?
697
01:04:39,983 --> 01:04:40,938
Right.
698
01:04:41,903 --> 01:04:44,543
Giovanni, keep an eye on your sister!
699
01:04:45,264 --> 01:04:48,175
Yes, mom.
We'll be down soon.
700
01:05:10,744 --> 01:05:13,577
Hurry up and lay the table.
701
01:05:43,344 --> 01:05:45,414
- Mom.
- What?
702
01:05:50,344 --> 01:05:52,096
Do you love me?
703
01:05:56,503 --> 01:05:58,858
What sort of question is that?
704
01:06:08,664 --> 01:06:12,213
We have to tell her,
we can't go on like this.
705
01:06:12,463 --> 01:06:14,579
We have to sort this out.
706
01:06:14,824 --> 01:06:16,576
Let's talk.
707
01:06:16,903 --> 01:06:18,655
Tell me.
708
01:06:19,103 --> 01:06:23,858
Viola, why don't you
bring Romolo home?
709
01:06:24,184 --> 01:06:26,856
I don't mean to be rude,
710
01:06:27,103 --> 01:06:29,458
but he never goes out anyway.
711
01:06:29,704 --> 01:06:32,582
Guido and Roberta
are getting married.
712
01:06:32,824 --> 01:06:34,780
They have to do up the flat.
713
01:06:35,023 --> 01:06:36,934
Try and understand.
714
01:06:38,143 --> 01:06:41,055
All right.
We'll bring him upstairs today.
715
01:06:41,304 --> 01:06:44,454
We can look after him properly.
My poor brother.
716
01:06:44,704 --> 01:06:48,173
Poor Don Romolo.
Jesus wants to have him near.
717
01:06:49,463 --> 01:06:53,695
There was nothing I could do.
It's a terrible disease!
718
01:06:54,103 --> 01:06:55,661
Viola!
719
01:07:11,143 --> 01:07:12,417
You see?
720
01:07:12,664 --> 01:07:16,452
SEPTEMBER 1962
The walls aren't painted...
721
01:07:16,704 --> 01:07:20,333
..the colour I chose, it should be
darker, but not too dark.
722
01:07:20,583 --> 01:07:23,734
You understand?
Just a shade darker.
723
01:07:24,103 --> 01:07:25,775
Come with me.
724
01:07:30,983 --> 01:07:32,780
My poor son.
725
01:07:33,023 --> 01:07:35,458
He chose a good one there!
726
01:07:36,264 --> 01:07:38,494
She's a complete idiot!
727
01:07:44,023 --> 01:07:46,617
RAI Television.
Good morning.
728
01:07:46,864 --> 01:07:48,740
This is the 26th edition
729
01:07:48,983 --> 01:07:52,293
of the Levante Town Fair
in the area of Bari...
730
01:07:52,543 --> 01:07:54,500
Everyone knows.
731
01:07:54,744 --> 01:07:56,814
She's no virgin.
732
01:07:57,623 --> 01:07:59,898
It doesn't matter, auntie.
733
01:08:00,143 --> 01:08:02,418
As long as they love each other.
734
01:08:02,903 --> 01:08:05,054
Does Guido love her?
735
01:08:05,304 --> 01:08:07,454
Yes, damn it!
736
01:08:08,423 --> 01:08:10,494
I don't like her.
737
01:08:10,744 --> 01:08:13,211
It's just evil gossip, Marietta.
738
01:08:14,143 --> 01:08:17,658
Her abortion, Switzerland,
her lovers!
739
01:08:19,304 --> 01:08:21,533
You're exaggerating!
740
01:08:23,503 --> 01:08:26,939
She chose my son just to use him
as protector.
741
01:08:27,503 --> 01:08:30,336
I bet she has other boyfriends!
742
01:08:30,583 --> 01:08:32,619
That's what I said!
743
01:08:33,184 --> 01:08:37,063
Maybe she wants to be serious
with Guido.
744
01:08:37,344 --> 01:08:40,939
Sure! Guido will sort her out!
745
01:08:41,184 --> 01:08:44,539
- He's twenty years older than her!
- And she wants...
746
01:08:44,783 --> 01:08:46,739
a brand new house,
747
01:08:46,984 --> 01:08:49,817
a thousand dollar white dress,
748
01:08:50,064 --> 01:08:53,181
and one hundred and fifty guests.
749
01:08:53,423 --> 01:08:57,622
My son has to foot the bill
for the little bitch!
750
01:08:58,264 --> 01:09:00,858
That's enough. The film's on now.
751
01:09:04,904 --> 01:09:07,020
Uncle Romolo left us too.
752
01:09:07,264 --> 01:09:11,018
There was just one wreath
on his coffin which read,
753
01:09:11,264 --> 01:09:15,701
"For Count Romolo, with devotion.
Your friends from the Sports Bar."
754
01:09:15,944 --> 01:09:19,175
People were crying left,
right and centre on both floors...
755
01:09:19,423 --> 01:09:21,380
- Come in.
- May I?
756
01:09:21,623 --> 01:09:23,295
Come in.
757
01:09:25,304 --> 01:09:27,021
Go through.
758
01:09:30,064 --> 01:09:32,020
There, on the armchair.
759
01:09:35,104 --> 01:09:38,061
Here we are.
760
01:09:39,344 --> 01:09:42,699
- She's here!
- Madame Checchina!
761
01:09:42,944 --> 01:09:45,538
I'm going to make a fantastic dress
762
01:09:45,783 --> 01:09:47,933
for your nephew's wedding!
763
01:09:48,184 --> 01:09:50,140
The material's beautiful.
764
01:09:50,384 --> 01:09:52,533
You have to make dresses
for everyone!
765
01:09:52,783 --> 01:09:54,296
That'll be hard work!
766
01:09:54,543 --> 01:09:56,534
Hurry up, Lucia!
767
01:09:56,783 --> 01:10:00,537
Or we'll have to go to the ceremony
in our underwear!
768
01:10:01,944 --> 01:10:03,423
All right.
769
01:10:06,583 --> 01:10:07,936
Madame Marietta,
770
01:10:08,144 --> 01:10:12,103
I've made you an amazing dress
for your nephew's wedding.
771
01:10:12,344 --> 01:10:15,416
- I hope so!
- It'll be a great wedding, won't it?
772
01:10:16,503 --> 01:10:21,338
The daughter of Percuoco,
the solicitor? She's well-known.
773
01:10:22,503 --> 01:10:24,858
All that glitters is not gold.
774
01:10:25,104 --> 01:10:28,061
- Mom, the shoulder's hanging down.
- So it is.
775
01:10:41,104 --> 01:10:44,733
Teresa, those flowers would
look better on the armchair!
776
01:10:44,984 --> 01:10:48,693
- Shut up, you look like a barrel!
- Look who's talking!
777
01:10:49,823 --> 01:10:52,384
Lucia, take it in here, at the waist.
778
01:10:52,623 --> 01:10:54,932
But it won't hang right then.
779
01:11:04,984 --> 01:11:08,260
My God!
I feel like I'm wearing a sack!
780
01:11:10,863 --> 01:11:13,297
Pass me the pins.
781
01:11:36,823 --> 01:11:40,577
OCTOBER 1962
782
01:11:41,543 --> 01:11:45,252
Uncle Guido's wedding
was a memorable event.
783
01:11:46,423 --> 01:11:50,302
When we got home,
we were completely exhausted.
784
01:11:51,184 --> 01:11:53,061
All the effort
785
01:11:53,304 --> 01:11:57,182
put into meeting the in-laws
proved to be useless,
786
01:11:57,423 --> 01:12:01,019
and had destroyed us,
in body and mind.
787
01:12:13,184 --> 01:12:15,413
AUGUST 1963
788
01:12:19,024 --> 01:12:22,096
Giovanni,
your aunt has found you a great job.
789
01:12:22,384 --> 01:12:24,818
Why are you being like this?
790
01:12:25,144 --> 01:12:28,931
- Working will do you good.
- Leave me alone.
791
01:12:29,184 --> 01:12:31,936
Why? We all love you here.
792
01:12:32,184 --> 01:12:35,460
- Me and your mother.
- Yeah right... her!
793
01:12:36,064 --> 01:12:37,895
I can't stand her.
794
01:12:40,024 --> 01:12:41,776
Listen.
795
01:12:42,024 --> 01:12:45,733
Tomorrow you must go to
the tax office staff department.
796
01:12:45,984 --> 01:12:48,179
Ask for Mr. Lavermicocca.
797
01:12:49,264 --> 01:12:52,256
He's a friend of mine,
he'll sort you out.
798
01:13:00,783 --> 01:13:02,421
Well, Viola?
799
01:13:03,144 --> 01:13:07,137
He got the job and left at two o'clock
with the others.
800
01:13:08,264 --> 01:13:11,301
Eight hours have gone by
and he's not back!
801
01:13:11,543 --> 01:13:14,057
In a couple of hours
I'll go to the police.
802
01:13:14,304 --> 01:13:16,373
Maybe he met someone...
803
01:13:16,623 --> 01:13:19,296
No, he never talks to anyone.
804
01:13:19,543 --> 01:13:22,501
Let's keep calm. He'll be back soon.
805
01:13:23,064 --> 01:13:26,340
Raffaella, ask grandma
if she's heard from him.
806
01:13:26,703 --> 01:13:27,738
Giovanni!
807
01:13:28,104 --> 01:13:29,856
Giovanni!
808
01:13:39,184 --> 01:13:40,458
Open the door!
809
01:13:41,783 --> 01:13:45,059
- Come and eat.
- I spoke to Mr. Lavermicocca.
810
01:13:45,304 --> 01:13:48,659
He said he'll wait for a few days,
if you're not well.
811
01:13:48,944 --> 01:13:52,141
Come out. Don't be silly.
812
01:13:52,583 --> 01:13:56,099
Get lost, you sluts!
All women are sluts!
813
01:13:56,543 --> 01:13:58,693
What's the matter with you?
814
01:13:59,184 --> 01:14:01,573
Let me in.
815
01:14:02,104 --> 01:14:03,981
Let me in.
816
01:14:04,224 --> 01:14:06,818
Only me, I promise.
Open the door.
817
01:14:07,743 --> 01:14:09,496
Only you.
818
01:14:20,264 --> 01:14:22,141
What's happened to you?
819
01:14:22,863 --> 01:14:26,412
- What's happened to you?
- You're all sluts!
820
01:14:26,984 --> 01:14:30,215
Why are you saying that?
You know it's not true.
821
01:14:31,224 --> 01:14:34,534
Tell that slutty aunt of mine that
I don't want the job!
822
01:14:34,783 --> 01:14:36,455
Why not?
823
01:14:37,904 --> 01:14:40,862
- She knows why.
- Tell me!
824
01:14:48,663 --> 01:14:50,460
They laughed.
825
01:14:52,064 --> 01:14:54,338
They looked at me and laughed.
826
01:14:55,863 --> 01:14:58,980
They said I'm the lover's nephew!
827
01:14:59,663 --> 01:15:00,733
Me!
828
01:15:03,503 --> 01:15:07,291
Mr. Lavermicocca
with his sweaty hands!
829
01:15:09,064 --> 01:15:10,975
The employees said,
830
01:15:11,224 --> 01:15:13,498
"He's the lover's nephew!"
831
01:15:13,743 --> 01:15:15,540
Now do you understand?
832
01:15:16,344 --> 01:15:18,653
Aunt Viola and Mr. Lavermicocca!
833
01:15:19,024 --> 01:15:21,219
That's why I got the job.
834
01:15:21,463 --> 01:15:23,579
I'm the lover's nephew!
835
01:15:24,623 --> 01:15:26,898
You women are all sluts!
836
01:15:29,104 --> 01:15:31,298
Why are you saying that?
837
01:15:33,463 --> 01:15:35,978
You're a slut too!
838
01:15:45,863 --> 01:15:49,651
Giovanni never came out of
that room. He refused to eat.
839
01:15:50,104 --> 01:15:54,016
The people from the mental home
tried to help him.
840
01:15:54,264 --> 01:15:56,458
But they couldn't.
841
01:15:56,703 --> 01:16:01,538
He was found hanging in the toilet
at the psychiatric clinic.
842
01:16:20,743 --> 01:16:24,531
SEPTEMBER 1963
Now you have to find a job...
843
01:16:24,783 --> 01:16:26,694
and a nice girl.
844
01:16:27,984 --> 01:16:29,655
You got that, Rocco?
845
01:16:33,823 --> 01:16:36,781
My brother Rocco
had got back from military service.
846
01:16:37,024 --> 01:16:39,822
A veil was drawn over the tragedies.
847
01:16:51,944 --> 01:16:53,900
Isn't Aunt Clotilde here?
848
01:17:24,024 --> 01:17:25,537
Leave me alone.
849
01:17:26,224 --> 01:17:28,101
Forget about me.
850
01:17:28,703 --> 01:17:31,536
I'm no good for you anymore.
Stop it!
851
01:17:33,104 --> 01:17:35,140
Don't you think about me?
852
01:17:37,623 --> 01:17:40,661
I've desired you
for all these months!
853
01:17:44,503 --> 01:17:46,653
I feel bad for Giovanni too.
854
01:17:48,583 --> 01:17:51,621
But it's not our fault
if he decided to do this!
855
01:17:57,224 --> 01:17:59,215
Now you're suffering
856
01:17:59,944 --> 01:18:02,298
but we'll get through it together.
857
01:18:27,264 --> 01:18:29,175
Don't insist, Rocco.
858
01:18:31,304 --> 01:18:34,341
It's over. I can't do it any longer...
859
01:19:06,823 --> 01:19:09,132
Rocco, dinner's ready!
860
01:19:14,264 --> 01:19:16,618
Come and have dinner, Rocco!
861
01:19:19,304 --> 01:19:21,498
Are you coming? Hurry up!
862
01:19:33,184 --> 01:19:34,822
Eat.
863
01:19:37,863 --> 01:19:39,581
Eat!
864
01:19:40,583 --> 01:19:42,574
Look at the state of you!
865
01:19:43,423 --> 01:19:45,176
Have a shave!
866
01:19:45,423 --> 01:19:49,417
Have a wash! You've been cooped up
in there for a month!
867
01:19:50,823 --> 01:19:54,372
When are you going to get a job?
You're always in bed!
868
01:19:55,264 --> 01:19:58,414
Rocco,
you've got to sort yourself out!
869
01:19:58,663 --> 01:20:01,541
I've worked all my life,
I've had enough!
870
01:20:01,783 --> 01:20:05,139
You're a man, you have to do
something, understood?
871
01:20:05,384 --> 01:20:07,818
Why aren't you saying anything?
872
01:20:10,224 --> 01:20:13,659
What did I say?
He's gone nuts!
873
01:20:49,064 --> 01:20:52,773
And so Rocco resolved his problems
once and for all.
874
01:21:11,503 --> 01:21:14,974
JULY 1964
875
01:21:19,224 --> 01:21:20,815
Hi.
876
01:21:21,944 --> 01:21:24,014
Will you watch the baby?
877
01:21:24,783 --> 01:21:26,501
May I?
878
01:21:27,743 --> 01:21:29,574
Is that you?
879
01:21:32,064 --> 01:21:34,453
No, Serena's not sleeping.
880
01:21:34,703 --> 01:21:37,456
Me? I'm not just here
to be milked like a cow!
881
01:21:37,823 --> 01:21:40,053
What time will you be back tonight?
882
01:21:41,024 --> 01:21:42,776
So late? Why?
883
01:21:43,024 --> 01:21:46,573
Work! How will we manage
when I go back to work?
884
01:21:46,823 --> 01:21:48,256
'Bye!
885
01:21:49,264 --> 01:21:51,573
The beach? On Sunday?
886
01:21:51,823 --> 01:21:54,542
I have to wait till Sunday
to see the sun?
887
01:21:55,144 --> 01:21:58,420
Poor child, with a mother like that!
888
01:22:15,623 --> 01:22:19,742
You see? The baby's
been here since this morning!
889
01:22:19,984 --> 01:22:24,932
The mother is out having fun
and leaves her daughter with me!
890
01:22:25,184 --> 01:22:29,894
- She works!
- Isn't your job enough?
891
01:22:30,264 --> 01:22:35,019
You have your own office!
You can work!
892
01:22:35,264 --> 01:22:38,654
- Don't start, mom.
- Come on, Guido!
893
01:22:38,904 --> 01:22:43,182
You're too good!
You don't see what others see!
894
01:22:55,543 --> 01:22:59,662
- Roberta, I must talk to you tonight.
- Don't nag me!
895
01:23:01,224 --> 01:23:05,011
It's important.
Everybody knows already!
896
01:23:05,384 --> 01:23:09,820
I need to clear things up. The baby
stays with my mom until 10 pm!
897
01:23:10,064 --> 01:23:12,896
Why don't you come home early
instead of at 11?
898
01:23:13,144 --> 01:23:16,341
- I work!
- So do I. I'm a lawyer like you.
899
01:23:16,583 --> 01:23:19,018
- Are you kidding?
- Stop it!
900
01:23:19,264 --> 01:23:22,779
You're old and boring!
You're worse than my father!
901
01:23:23,024 --> 01:23:25,538
If I'd known,
I wouldn't have married you!
902
01:23:25,783 --> 01:23:27,899
You want me to be your maid!
903
01:23:28,144 --> 01:23:32,137
I'm Mr. Percuoco's daughter, the
solicitor who taught you your job!
904
01:23:32,384 --> 01:23:35,979
You want to boss me about?
I've always been free as the wind.
905
01:23:36,224 --> 01:23:38,818
Stop it, you old fool!
906
01:23:50,503 --> 01:23:53,176
Guido, it's midnight.
907
01:23:53,863 --> 01:23:55,615
She's not coming home.
908
01:23:55,863 --> 01:23:57,615
Shut up, mom!
909
01:23:58,184 --> 01:24:00,015
My dear son, think about it.
910
01:24:01,144 --> 01:24:04,295
She's gone now!
911
01:24:04,663 --> 01:24:06,460
You have to realize that!
912
01:24:06,703 --> 01:24:09,092
Go to the police to report it.
913
01:24:09,344 --> 01:24:11,493
No, she'll be back.
914
01:24:11,743 --> 01:24:13,621
There's the baby.
915
01:24:13,863 --> 01:24:16,536
So, be happy
with being a cuckold then!
916
01:24:36,463 --> 01:24:41,662
Aunt Marietta commented on
her son's sad situation like this:
917
01:24:42,184 --> 01:24:46,541
"My poor son!
He should've listened to me!
918
01:24:46,783 --> 01:24:50,571
She's not right for you!
She's too young.
919
01:24:50,823 --> 01:24:54,577
She expects too much,
she's not simple like us!
920
01:24:55,064 --> 01:24:57,498
Who does she think she is?
921
01:24:57,743 --> 01:25:01,531
She's turned this place into
a Hollywood mansion!"
922
01:25:01,863 --> 01:25:05,538
The proceedings for Uncle Guido's
and Roberta's separation
923
01:25:05,783 --> 01:25:08,741
started at the beginning
of the following year.
924
01:25:08,984 --> 01:25:14,456
Uncle Guido admitted
in front of the court
925
01:25:14,703 --> 01:25:18,616
and in front of all the family
and the whole town
926
01:25:18,863 --> 01:25:22,333
that his wife had been
unfaithful to him!
927
01:25:23,543 --> 01:25:27,297
OCTOBER 1964
928
01:25:28,703 --> 01:25:30,136
Roberta!
929
01:25:32,104 --> 01:25:33,742
What is it?
930
01:25:37,024 --> 01:25:38,776
Don't even try!
931
01:25:40,264 --> 01:25:43,221
You know that you have no rights
to the baby.
932
01:25:43,463 --> 01:25:47,217
At least until the court case.
Then we'll see. You'll see!
933
01:25:48,703 --> 01:25:51,012
Serena is absolutely fine.
934
01:25:51,743 --> 01:25:54,177
My mother is more than a mother!
935
01:25:55,743 --> 01:25:59,372
You can't say that!
How dare you?
936
01:26:00,104 --> 01:26:03,619
You did nothing for the baby
when you were here!
937
01:26:04,703 --> 01:26:06,534
Damn you!
938
01:26:06,984 --> 01:26:10,021
Damn the day I fell in love
with you!
939
01:26:11,583 --> 01:26:13,778
You don't deserve me!
940
01:26:14,384 --> 01:26:16,215
I'm not old!
941
01:26:17,144 --> 01:26:20,853
I worked like a dog
to make you feel like a queen!
942
01:26:21,423 --> 01:26:23,984
And you offend me like this!
943
01:26:24,583 --> 01:26:27,974
You embarrassed me
in front of all my family!
944
01:26:28,623 --> 01:26:31,456
The whole town knows about me
being betrayed!
945
01:26:33,423 --> 01:26:36,256
What will my daughter say
when she grows up?
946
01:26:36,503 --> 01:26:38,778
What will they tell her about you?
947
01:26:39,904 --> 01:26:43,214
This guilt will follow you
for the rest of your life!
948
01:26:43,463 --> 01:26:46,216
You've ruined us! You whore!
949
01:26:48,904 --> 01:26:50,337
Guido!
950
01:26:51,743 --> 01:26:53,415
Guido!
951
01:27:02,663 --> 01:27:06,259
Uncle Guido thought that life
was about duty and sacrifice.
952
01:27:06,503 --> 01:27:08,381
Sacrifice and duty.
953
01:27:08,623 --> 01:27:11,774
The humiliation of being born
almost secretly,
954
01:27:12,024 --> 01:27:15,460
had made him feel unworthy
and he struggled day by day.
955
01:27:15,703 --> 01:27:18,536
But even his perseverance
came to an end.
956
01:27:27,503 --> 01:27:31,291
Now that there were no men left
to be taken to the cemetery,
957
01:27:31,543 --> 01:27:34,057
there was peace in the building.
958
01:27:34,304 --> 01:27:36,738
And so came justice,
959
01:27:36,984 --> 01:27:40,374
which put everyone onto
the same sad level.
960
01:27:43,423 --> 01:27:46,894
What happened?
Is there an electrical problem?
961
01:27:47,144 --> 01:27:50,579
Maybe a fuse has blown.
962
01:27:51,024 --> 01:27:53,902
I'm going to get Giulia and Clotilde.
963
01:27:54,144 --> 01:27:56,976
Raffaella, has your power
been cut off too?
964
01:27:57,224 --> 01:27:59,293
Yes, the whole building's cut off.
965
01:27:59,543 --> 01:28:03,297
It had to happen today,
on Grandma Checchina's birthday!
966
01:28:05,024 --> 01:28:08,733
AUGUST 1970
967
01:28:09,703 --> 01:28:13,902
Thank God we have enough candles
for all those that died!
968
01:28:14,144 --> 01:28:18,934
- Did Giovanni die?
- No, Giovanni's in heaven.
969
01:28:19,423 --> 01:28:22,779
- And Rocco too?
- Yes, don't worry!
970
01:28:23,944 --> 01:28:26,219
Serena, go with grandma.
971
01:28:26,463 --> 01:28:29,854
Don't be afraid.
We're going to grandma's.
972
01:28:31,064 --> 01:28:32,941
I've got her a present.
973
01:28:33,184 --> 01:28:36,141
- What is it?
- It's a surprise!
974
01:28:36,543 --> 01:28:38,454
Let's hurry up.
975
01:28:38,823 --> 01:28:43,453
Or it will be too dark
for the procession!
976
01:28:43,703 --> 01:28:46,137
Come on! Come on!
977
01:28:46,663 --> 01:28:49,496
It had to happen today of all days!
978
01:28:50,144 --> 01:28:53,853
- Someone's put a curse on us!
- I know who it is!
979
01:28:54,104 --> 01:28:56,698
There's a power cut
in the whole town!
980
01:28:56,944 --> 01:28:59,822
You think God is punishing
everyone?
981
01:29:00,064 --> 01:29:03,021
Why not? People from Bari
are no better than others!
982
01:29:03,264 --> 01:29:05,936
Come on.
983
01:29:06,823 --> 01:29:08,701
Is Serena here?
984
01:29:08,944 --> 01:29:11,742
It looks like St. Nicola's
procession!
985
01:29:11,984 --> 01:29:13,940
Shut up, will you?
986
01:29:15,344 --> 01:29:16,663
Thanks.
987
01:29:16,904 --> 01:29:19,941
It's a bit eerie!
988
01:29:20,184 --> 01:29:21,980
No, mom.
989
01:29:22,463 --> 01:29:25,819
A candlelit birthday,
it's poetic!
990
01:29:26,064 --> 01:29:30,023
We all look red
as if we've been to the beach!
991
01:29:30,543 --> 01:29:33,296
Grandma,
I've written a letter for you.
992
01:29:33,904 --> 01:29:36,896
She's written a letter!
993
01:29:37,384 --> 01:29:40,296
- Let's hear it.
- I'm a bit embarrassed.
994
01:29:40,543 --> 01:29:43,216
Of course,
you're not Henry Shakespeare.
995
01:29:43,463 --> 01:29:46,261
Shut up and let her read!
996
01:29:46,503 --> 01:29:48,893
Read it to grandma, Serena.
997
01:29:50,024 --> 01:29:52,822
"Dearest Grandma Checchina,
998
01:29:53,264 --> 01:29:56,061
you're no chicken.
999
01:29:56,543 --> 01:30:00,219
On the contrary,
your head is full of dust,
1000
01:30:00,783 --> 01:30:03,422
and you're mom to all of us.
1001
01:30:03,663 --> 01:30:07,782
I wish you
all the love in the world."
1002
01:30:08,783 --> 01:30:12,059
- That's it.
- Is that it?
1003
01:30:12,304 --> 01:30:15,216
Yes, because the lights went out.
1004
01:30:20,823 --> 01:30:24,498
AUGUST 1979
1005
01:30:24,743 --> 01:30:26,415
It's so nice here.
1006
01:30:27,104 --> 01:30:30,176
It's great.
How long have you lived here?
1007
01:30:30,503 --> 01:30:31,903
A few years.
1008
01:30:32,144 --> 01:30:35,773
Since I became
a History of Art teacher.
1009
01:30:37,663 --> 01:30:39,938
I bumped into Felice the other day.
1010
01:30:40,184 --> 01:30:41,697
- Remember him?
- Yes.
1011
01:30:41,944 --> 01:30:46,017
He was always taking part in
demonstrations,
1012
01:30:46,264 --> 01:30:49,016
protesting and clashing
with the police.
1013
01:30:49,264 --> 01:30:52,574
He distributed leaflets
to the industrial workers.
1014
01:30:52,823 --> 01:30:56,702
We really got on their nerves!
1015
01:30:57,543 --> 01:31:00,137
The legend of poverty and sacrifice!
1016
01:31:00,384 --> 01:31:02,180
You know what he does now?
1017
01:31:02,863 --> 01:31:05,661
He's the managing director
for the Abruzzo Workshops.
1018
01:31:05,904 --> 01:31:07,735
I asked him
"What happened to the revolution?"
1019
01:31:07,984 --> 01:31:11,135
He replied that it was a hard life!
1020
01:31:11,384 --> 01:31:14,456
Then he got into his
top of the range Mercedes!
1021
01:31:14,703 --> 01:31:18,697
What do you expect?
Many years have gone by.
1022
01:31:18,944 --> 01:31:21,060
Many things have happened!
1023
01:31:21,304 --> 01:31:23,498
Divorce, feminism, abortion...
1024
01:31:24,344 --> 01:31:26,983
Yes, I was talking about history
being changed.
1025
01:31:27,224 --> 01:31:30,899
But I knew that history had not
played a great role in this house.
1026
01:31:31,144 --> 01:31:33,453
Life had always been ruled
1027
01:31:33,703 --> 01:31:37,059
by the laws set by
our three matriarchs.
1028
01:31:37,304 --> 01:31:40,454
Raffaella,
can I use your Latin dictionary?
1029
01:31:40,703 --> 01:31:43,264
Sorry... it was open.
I didn't know...
1030
01:31:43,783 --> 01:31:45,580
It's all right.
1031
01:31:45,823 --> 01:31:47,620
I left it at school.
1032
01:31:47,863 --> 01:31:50,980
This is my cousin Serena.
1033
01:31:51,384 --> 01:31:53,453
Nice to meet you.
1034
01:31:53,703 --> 01:31:55,581
What does a nice girl like you do...
1035
01:31:55,823 --> 01:31:58,781
during these hot August days,
apart from go to the beach?
1036
01:31:59,024 --> 01:32:01,253
You study Latin? Unbelievable!
1037
01:32:01,503 --> 01:32:03,698
I like Catullo.
1038
01:32:04,144 --> 01:32:06,338
I like him too. "Odi et amo."
1039
01:32:13,224 --> 01:32:17,661
They spoke about Catullo, love,
jealousy and passion.
1040
01:32:17,904 --> 01:32:22,819
All feelings that I had experienced
but that had vanished.
1041
01:32:23,503 --> 01:32:28,134
I looked at Riccardo and thought
he could be the right man for me.
1042
01:32:28,384 --> 01:32:31,534
He was handsome, intelligent
and cultured.
1043
01:32:31,783 --> 01:32:35,378
But like all men,
as far as I was concerned,
1044
01:32:35,623 --> 01:32:39,252
he belonged to another dimension
of time and space.
1045
01:32:40,064 --> 01:32:43,420
- Are you eating with us?
- No, thanks. I have to go.
1046
01:32:43,663 --> 01:32:45,541
I'm allergic to tomatoes!
1047
01:32:46,583 --> 01:32:47,653
Right!
1048
01:32:51,984 --> 01:32:55,613
AUGUST 1980
1049
01:32:56,064 --> 01:32:59,693
Love! All of us here feel love.
1050
01:33:00,064 --> 01:33:02,703
I feel love for several things.
1051
01:33:02,944 --> 01:33:05,856
I love art, my work and my students.
1052
01:33:08,224 --> 01:33:09,942
My mother loves me,
1053
01:33:10,184 --> 01:33:13,141
my brother Rocco
and those hurt by brotherly love.
1054
01:33:13,823 --> 01:33:17,862
Viola loves whoever she wants to,
without being judged as a whore.
1055
01:33:18,104 --> 01:33:21,380
She loves her three dead loves,
Giovanni, Romolo and the nephew.
1056
01:33:21,623 --> 01:33:23,978
As well as the two women
who are almost dead!
1057
01:33:25,743 --> 01:33:28,018
Aunt Palma loves her three daughters.
1058
01:33:28,264 --> 01:33:31,256
She hopes that a husband will drop
out of the sky for each of them!
1059
01:33:31,503 --> 01:33:35,702
There's no one good enough for them
on earth.
1060
01:33:36,344 --> 01:33:39,301
My three cousins have what they love,
1061
01:33:39,543 --> 01:33:41,454
what they pine for.
1062
01:33:42,064 --> 01:33:43,860
Flans, pies and cakes!
1063
01:33:44,663 --> 01:33:47,257
Grandma Checchina loves
her three daughters,
1064
01:33:47,503 --> 01:33:50,336
but what she really loves
is giving orders.
1065
01:33:50,583 --> 01:33:53,302
Pasquina loves Giacinta and serving.
1066
01:33:53,543 --> 01:33:56,501
Without this, she would feel useless!
1067
01:33:56,743 --> 01:33:59,304
Giacinta loves God
and those she helps.
1068
01:33:59,543 --> 01:34:02,694
Aunt Marietta loves Serena above all.
1069
01:34:04,543 --> 01:34:07,774
Serena is still a young girl.
1070
01:34:08,104 --> 01:34:11,494
As well as her love for her grandma
and her mother,
1071
01:34:11,743 --> 01:34:13,779
her dead father, her aunts
and cousins,
1072
01:34:14,743 --> 01:34:19,453
she's been struck by Cupid's arrows
and she yearns for boys.
1073
01:34:22,703 --> 01:34:24,534
Serena is so young
1074
01:34:24,783 --> 01:34:28,822
and her greatest love of all
is most certainly for life itself.
1075
01:37:51,904 --> 01:37:56,136
Subtitles by: Laser S. Film s.r.I. - Roma
Corrections by: Vincenza Misceo (June 11, 2013)
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