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Certain, Very Certain, As a Matter of Fact... Probable

Hello?

You requested to send a telegram? - Yes.

Your number?

37, 25, 59.

Sender? - Marta Chiaretti.

Recipient?

Nanda Ciamparini, 37, Via dei Giubbonari, Rome.

Message?

"I will be there soon, hopefully by the day after tomorrow...

at 12, 12:30."

Is that a correction? - No, why?

12 or 12:30?

Both!

Then?

"Hugs, kisses, love from Marta."

I'll read that back:

"Nanda Ciamparini, 37, Via dei Giubbonari, Rome.

I will be there soon, hopefully by the day after tomorrow...

at 12, 12:30.

Hugs, kisses, love from Marta."

Thanks very much, Miss.

You're welcome.

Done!

Are you ready?

Ready!

Go!

No, the legs!

You can't see the legs in this position.

Out of the way.

Up!

Thigh, show your thigh.

Let's see.

What are you doing with that bread?

Once we're ready, I'll put it down.

We're ready.

Go!

Ready, in position!

Hold it!

Done!

Right...

Now after the violence, the yielding.

The what?

The yielding.

You yield, you give in.

You let him do it, right? - Okay. - Come here.

Let's lose more petticoat.

Lie yourself down.

Like this.

With an air of yielding. - Yielding.

That's it.

You, give me a nice virile expression, got it?

Scene!

Sorry, but I can't keep my head like this all the time!

You'll have all the time to rest after.

What do you mean, after?

After this one, we're done.

What do you mean, done?

Bourgeois woman gets raped, 4 days is what they told me!

4 days for an entire photo story, you're only doing 3 photos.

3 days for a woman getting raped? That's not much, is it?

Don't raise your voice, otherwise we can stop now.

And that'll be it for you. Get yourself back in position.

Crazy woman!

Appointment at the ear, nose and throat specialist.

Vinceslao Massaciuccoli...

19, Largo Cavalleggeri.

Signed, Marta.

My voice: "Urgent meeting that cannot be changed...

I will see you tomorrow at 7:34 in the evening...

for appointment at the ear, nose and throat specialist.

Vinceslao Massaciuccoli...

19, Largo Cavalleggeri.

Signed, Marta."

My voice: "Urgent meeting that cannot be changed...

I will see you tomorrow at 7:34 in the evening...

Can't I ever sleep in this house?!

I've never liked jealous women!

Me neither, but all you think of is this!

This cost me 1,300,000 lire!

And I cost you nothing!

Oh God, it's raining!

Damn, quick...

I can't, my chrome will get wet!

Michele!

Know who you should sleep with? - Who?

Your exhaust pipe!

Nanda, Nanda!

Look, you have to stop sending me telegrams.

My mother is sick, every time I get one it's such a shock.

You should be used to it by now.

Your voice sounds nice this morning.

It's always like this in the morning, until it gets warmed up.

When's your exam? - In 2 hours.

You really want to be a telephone operator?

I mean, you know, it's not very rewarding.

It's a steady job.

It's steady, but anonymous.

What about your manicures?

Are you scared? - Of course.

They're difficult exams.

I hope they hire you.

I can't afford the rent by myself.

If you come and stay with me, everything gets split in half.

It gets doubled, you mean.

No, I mean the fixed costs:

rent, electricity, gas...

I really hope so.

I can't stay with my sister and her husband much longer.

If they hire me, I want to stay somewhere with all the commodities.

So pray to God it goes well.

I can do better than pray, I can make you beautiful.

You? - Yes, me! Why not?

Sit here.

Appearance is important, even for a telephone operator.

No, combing will be enough.

No way, you're getting the works!

How much did you say your rent is?

40,000 a month.

Heating included? - Excluded.

How come?

How come? Because there is none.

A good start, I'm always cold!

How do you want your hair?

What did you have in mind?

It's all the same to me.

Straight, permanent, with a fringe...

Shouldn't we wait for Luisa?

Maybe she will do it on credit.

Her?

She won't even do that for me.

Are you sure they promoted you to hairdresser?

Are you kidding? Soon I'll be an owner!

Well?

Well, go on then.

On top, on top.

On top.

That one.

The red one.

Calmly.

Time's up, that's enough.

I almost got it...

You were impeccable.

But now, go to the next table.

Right...

Now, read this.

"Hello, Sir..."

Hold on!

Marta Chiaretti, first attempt.

"Hello, Sir..."

Not that one, this one. Go on.

"Hello, Sir? Go ahead."

"Hello, your breakdown has been reported."

"Hello, we'll be there right away."

"Hello, Sir, certainly..." - Hold on.

Would you like a sweet?

Thank you.

Here.

"Hello, Sir..."

Sorry, now please...

"Hello, Sir, this is your wake-up call."

"It's 7:45."

"This is the telegram office, the person has been notified."

"Yes, Sir, you can try to call back."

"Hello, you asked for Massa Carrara? Massa Carrara on the line."

"3 minutes have passed, do you wish to continue?"

No, don't continue!

Here.

Next table.

Goodbye.

Who told you?

Went badly, eh?

Couldn't have gone worse.

Good, it's better that way.

Some friend, you are!

Anyway, you can take it back. I don't need it anymore, thanks.

Marta, there's only one thing left for you to do.

You have to marry me.

You're obsessed, you know?

Obsessed...

You might not know it, but you're in love with me.

As long as you know it!

One of these days, you'll figure it out.

All I know is that if they don't hire me, I'll start a revolution.

I'll start one on my own!

Why do you care so much about this job?

Because I have a right to it, too!

You really want to be a telephone operator?

You as well?

What else could I do?

All I had was a telephone!

The work you have been called upon to carry out is not a job...

it is a service for the entire community...

without discrimination, or social distinction.

Because everyone needs you!

That's right: without you, a city like Rome...

Rome, eternal! Rome, "Caput Mundi"...

could not exist, it would stand still...

it would be a silent city...

Rome, "Caput Muti", one might say!

Isn't that right?

And you should be proud...

of your indispensability.

Naturally...

the sacrifices that such a sensitive service involves...

are your own choice.

It's a bit like joining a religion.

That's why none of you has been given a contract, why?

Why? Why?

Because we want to give you a period of reflection...

a period of adjustment, a trial period.

If you don't like it here, if you don't like the work...

you are free to find something better...

something more convenient.

But I'm sure that everything will be fine.

Here, you will find that it's like...

like a big family.

Now let's see which sector...

is best for each of you...

yes, you know...

where you can start.

Marta Chiaretti, who's that?

Good, very good.

No, not good!

Not good!

How come your test scores are so low?

I was very nervous.

Sorry?

If you could put me on an afternoon shift...

in the mornings my voice is always broken.

Who recommended this one?

Nobody, Sir, but she's the only one who said she doesn't want to marry.

You know that around here, they all get pregnant sooner or later.

Well, it means that...

for now, you can start with something very easy, but...

just as satisfying.

19:25, 19:25...

Stop!

Try drinking some water.

Go ahead.

19:26, 19:26...

Always so dramatic!

You said "put the money where your mouth is", so there you go.

Flowers, too?

Flowers? It's basil for the spaghetti.

I don't eat pasta, you know.

I do!

What do you want for dinner?

Don't worry, it's my treat.

Tonight is a celebration.

First of all, no cooking.

Second, we'll get drunk.

Third, we don't need to wash plates.

Unbreakable, indestructible...

and once you've used them, you just throw them away!

Want to see the house? - Sure.

What's behind here?

A walk-in closet.

Well, at least there's room for me.

And up there?

More walk-in closets.

I see, which is my bed?

Odd or even?

Even. - Odd.

You win. - I pick this one.

Then I'll stay there.

You've got a great body.

Do you think?

Don't tell me that guys aren't into you.

Oh yeah, if it's about getting men into bed then it works fine.

But I can never attract serious guys.

Attract, how?

Well, someone who would love me...

who would keep me company and would marry me, too.

The last one would sleep with me but was in love with his motorbike.

There's one guy that's into me.

He's a painter. - An artist?

No, he paints walls. His name's Crispino.

What do you mean, he's into you?

Will he marry you?

He wants to, but I don't. I've no plans to get married.

You shouldn't say that!

I don't want to get married just because a guy chose me.

I want to try things first.

See what it's like to be together.

Be sure about everything.

What's this Crispino like?

Well, he's not exactly a hunk!

A guy who wants to get married is never stupid.

Getting married or not, that doesn't matter to me.

The important thing is that it's something beautiful, deep, true.

That's what I say.

But there's nothing more serious than marriage.

Listen, with this Crispino...

I would want to try.

Try what, to make love?

Yeah, but I don't know where to take him.

Well, bring him here!

That's exactly what I meant.

Now, I have a place of my own.

Before, I couldn't do it.

Remember who you're talking to.

Why do you think I got this place?

Then we just need to agree on the times.

I work during the day.

Me too, what will we do now?

We'll manage, somehow.

Here we are.

It's not much, but it's mine.

Where did you go?

I sleep over here.

And my friend, here.

She's not here right now.

Actually, she told me that...

tonight she'll be back late.

Comfortable, isn't it?

You can also put them together...

if you wanted to.

What on earth are you doing?

The kitchen is a real mess.

It really needs a lick of paint.

I'd figured as much...

from what you said about the place. It'll only take a couple of hours...

don't have a ladder, do you?

Why don't you...

Don't say a thing.

You'll thank me later.

I knew it!

Hey, do you do it on purpose?

Marta!

Before getting married, we must be strong.

Resist all temptations.

Once we're married, you'll see...

Ever seen someone get married alone?

Then you'll be the first!

You know what you'll do? Go to the altar, on your knees...

say "I do", put the ring on your finger all by yourself...

and then on your wedding night, you can play scopa with the priest!

But Marta!

What do you think?

If I were you, I'd get rid of him.

He seems a little...

a little silly.

I know what you mean.

When will you be back tonight?

I start at 2, finish at 8.

Do me a favour, I'm in a hurry...

tell him that if he wants to take me to the office, he can finish another time.

Marta would prefer you to finish here instead of taking her.

You could go and pick her up at 8.

Well really, I almost...

Alright, I get it.

He says to go on your own.

How nice of him.

Why don't you take a break?

What is it?

Take a break, have a bite with me.

No way, as soon as I finish here I have to get going.

This is an extra job, you know.

Just for a moment.

It's sad enough eating from tins...

then to eat from them alone...

Just to keep you company...

Plate...

May I?

Are you a Communist?

Me? No.

I always do that.

Want some?

Oh no, I really shouldn't.

Just this once, or you'll offend me!

Just a little, then.

Enough, enough!

Thanks.

Drink it up!

Now, after Auntie...

I'll show you Mummy.

There you go.

Here, she's 8 years old.

How cute!

And here she's 20.

Hello, Sir? It's 7, this is your wake up call. Good morning!

Yes, what is it?

Long, or short? - Oh, very short.

Couldn't you have gone before, Darling?

What can I do? It must be nerves.

Well, if you must go, go!

But that's enough, okay? No more than twice per shift.

Otherwise, you'll need a doctor's note.

Thank you.

Hello? Yes, Sir...

One moment, please.

Pass me the Milan phone book.

What name was that, please?

Sorry, what was that?

I'll spell it for you, Miss.

M for Milan, I for Imola, M for Milan, I for Imola.

Why repeat it, Sir? I understand, Mi.

I didn't repeat it, Miss. It's Mimi.

Ah, like the character in La Bohéme!

Yes, Sir, Mimi. Mimi, then what?

Milan, Milan, Imola.

No need to start all over, Sir. As I said, I understand.

Mimimmi!

Don't worry, it doesn't bother me.

It's our job.

And this Mr. Mimimmi, where does he live?

On Via Zinzini!

Sister...

Via Zinzini.

Z for Zara, I for Imola, N for Naples...

Z for Zara, I for Imola, N for Naples, I for Zimola.

Calm down, don't get worked up.

If you're patient, we'll get there in the end.

Anyway, Z for Zara...

What do you mean, chocolates? What do they have to do with it?

For me!

Thanks, I'll take your word for it. At midday?

On the corner, there's a bar. Okay.

I was worried, but you're a real knockout.

Now we can go to the bar.

I'd say so.

I'm Marta. M for Milan, A for Ancona...

I'm Stefano.

What, aren't you getting ready?

No, I'm not going out.

I'm expecting someone.

Who, Crispino?

No.

This other guy. - Who?

Someone I met over the phone.

He's coming here?

Yes.

My goodness!

What can we give him?

How should I know? And what's it to you?

It's my house too, isn't it?

What a nice car!

He seems very distinguished, I bet he's an engineer.

Why an engineer?

He has a briefcase.

What a nice forehead! - How can you see that?

I can see it!

Free on a Sunday, and a bachelor, I bet!

Well, he is what he is! Now you have to go, okay?

They're beautiful pieces, you know. And they really don't cost a thing.

And I'm not just saying that, they cost nothing at all!

For example, take a look at this ring here: see how pretty it is?

Amethyst, may I?

Hey, look...

See how it looks...

on such a beautiful hand, so soft and delicate...

aristocratic, I dare say.

25,000, isn't it a steal?

Well, it's a bit expensive.

Now look at these beautiful necklaces.

Here, Sister, look at this one.

No, not that one.

Here we go.

Isn't it wonderful?

May I? There's even a matching bracelet that goes with it.

Only 30,000 lire, a trifle.

Who do you take me for, the Madonna of Loreto?

I'm sorry, I never wear jewelry.

A beautiful woman needs jewelry!

Jewelery is like love, it makes a woman happy!

I know, but I can't afford it.

But we could set up a payment plan...

meet every so often, even renew it!

Look at this, how it suits you. Jewelry emphasises everything...

The shape of the face, the slender neck...

the delicate wrists.

I told you, I don't have the money!

See how beautiful this bracelet is?

Isn't it wonderful?

Hello!

Well...

I'm off.

Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Did you say something?

I said goodbye.

They're so beautiful!

Do you mind if I have a look?

Please!

Are they expensive?

Of course not, you could have the whole case for 2 or 3,000 a month.

Are you a jeweler?

No, I'm just a representative.

That's why I can sell at cost price.

Yes but don't hide them, show me!

Hide them, what do you mean?

Look, there are some pieces here that seem made just for you.

This ring, for example.

Hey, see how it looks...

on such a beautiful hand, so soft and delicate...

aristocratic, I might say.

Are you from Milan? - Yes.

I knew it, so distinguished.

Go on then, give me a deal.

Of course, I don't sell this jewelry, I give it away!

Give it away? - Just an expression, eh?

But my prices are unbeatable.

Look at this necklace, for example.

May I?

You can leave me this, at least!

What are you doing, leaving?

There's even a matching bracelet...

My beautiful, beautiful...

Damn it! - What happened?

I bit an earring.

The light, the light!

Want to know something?

It went really well.

He's a wonderful man.

Really?

Finally I've found one that talks, that isn't in a hurry.

He told me all about himself, his life.

A true gentleman, this is the one.

I'm really happy for you.

It really was love at first sight.

Marta, I'm so sorry.

For what?

For your coat.

What for? We're friends.

None for me, eh?

Don't worry, I made it for myself.

Just a forkful.

That must be Stefano.

Who's Stefano?

What do you mean? You introduced us!

Come on up!

Yes, I'm alone.

What do you mean, you're alone?

My little Marta, please!

If you're here, it'll be so awkward.

Come on, let's hide it.

No, not the spaghetti!

Quick, down the stairs!

The stairs? I'll meet him anyway!

Hide until he comes in, then go down.

Come on, spaghetti makes you fat anyway.

Hurry up, come on!

Please...

Why should I?

Please, I'm really in love.

What happened to you?

Nothing, I'm watching television.

Did something terrible happen?

No, my soap opera is on. I'm glad you're here.

You always tell me to come see you.

So tonight, I thought:

Where should I go? To Graziella's!

Mum, this is my colleague Marta.

Evening. - Pleased to meet you.

But, no!

Please, I beg you!

But, I'm riddled with debts.

The debts my father contracted trying to cure my poor mother...

who died in a leper colony, far away in the Amazon.

Sit down.

The sad plight of immigrants.

If you love your mother...

You know very well that I'm an orphan.

I was abandoned on a stormy night...

in the tower of an Ursuline convent...

on the road to Paris.

If you wait until I've settled my debts...

with the blind and ruthless justice of man.

A entire lifetime, if necessary.

No, I do not ask so much.

5 years, perhaps 10...

15 at the most.

An amnesty will end...

Shall I make some spaghetti? - Why?

Just to celebrate, you know!

What is there to celebrate?

Nothing.

Soap opera on tonight, eh?

This is Carmello, my fiancé.

My friend Marta.

Hello!

Good evening.

Is there nothing to eat?

No, nothing.

I can make some spaghetti, if you like.

Spaghetti, I wish!

Garlic and olive oil?

Garlic, olive oil and peperoncino.

And peperoncino, okay!

Graziella, do you want some?

Come on, eat up before it gets cold!

Al dente, just how I like it.

It's my specialty, shame there was no tuna.

It's good like that, too.

So what do you do?

I work with Graziella, I'm a telephone operator.

With that voice?

Air conditioning, air conditioning!

Please calm down, ladies!

It's useless to make so much fuss.

We'll take care of it, don't worry.

It's not worth getting worked up over.

If you make a fuss, it's worse!

Believe me, I care about you, right?

And I've already raised the issue. - We can't breath.

Remember what you're here for, and leave this to the professionals.

Now come on, back to work or else I'll get angry.

It's too hot!

Get back to work, and I'll try to cool you down.

Go on, and remember that you're the employees here!

Yours is a public service, a mission!

Well done, Chiaretti.

I'm happy to see that you're not interested in such nonsense.

The heat doesn't bother me, Sir.

Your sense of responsibility and your efforts for the company...

are commendable, well done.

We'll make a note of it.

That would be great, Sir. Because I still have no contract.

All in good time, Chiaretti.

All in good time.

Yes, but...

At some point one needs reassuring, Sir.

To know that they've made it, you know?

Otherwise, you're always afraid that...

I see.

But it all depends on you.

Love the company and you'll see.

The company is like a mother.

If that's the case, I'm screwed.

My mother sent me to work at 4 years old.

Three hand spans, not bad.

Four, not good.

See, one thing is certain:

I'll marry Graziella sooner or later.

Good for you.

I'm serious, you know.

So am I.

We've known each other for a while and...

if I don't marry her, it would look bad.

But anyway, there's no hurry.

I never told you to leave her.

Right, that's why you can understand.

Understand what?

See, Graziella is a nice girl.

Good as they come, maybe a little simple.

But not me.

I'm the exact opposite.

Yeah, anyway...

I have such a passion inside me...

that if a girl really cared about me...

I'd...

You'd what?

See, when I fall in love...

it has to really mean something.

Not something superficial to pass the time.

It's something profound.

Does that make sense?

I'm like that, too.

As long as there's sincerity...

I can't ask for anything more.

What are you doing? Open up!

Sorry, but I can't.

Why not? - Stefano's here.

Still? He's been here all afternoon!

Why don't you go for a walk?

A walk?! You've got to put a stop to this!

Please, don't be so selfish.

Listen, ask Stefano...

if he can please lend us the keys to his car.

Hold on a moment.

Sorry, we split the rent.

Stefano said that he's really sorry, but his car isn't a brothel.

I'm going to call Mum.

Yes, it's time.

Excuse me...

Where's the toilet? - Down there on the left.

You're always in the bathroom.

You should think yourself lucky!

With you, it's better...

"My darling love...

it hurts to love you so much and hardly ever see you.

It's normal, I know.

You're a man, you've so much to do.

But to wait for you, always alone, what kind of life is this?"

Poor woman!

Her?! Poor me, my head is exploding!

Why did you have to look in his wallet? You know that's never a good idea.

Of course it's a good idea. I'll get him x-rayed if I need to!

Come on, try to calm down.

I don't want to calm down.

It's even worse if I calm down.

I need to get it all out.

"Yes it's true, my darling...

I have a son of yours that looks so much like you...

that always talks about you.

I am a mother, but I'm also a woman...

and I'm in desperate need of love."

Hear that?

It's touching, it must be nice to have a wife like that.

What wife?! You didn't understand a thing!

This is his mistress, the wife is in Milan!

Listen to what she says...

the wife!

"My dear Stefano...

if you don't send the money right away, this time I'll go to the police."

I'll go, if she doesn't...

that bastard!

I was so sure of his honesty.

That's why I gave in.

Gave in? You threw yourself at him.

And to think, I always told him to...

to never hide anything from me, to tell me the truth...

to not have any secrets.

I can understand everything.

Will you let me read it properly?

Which one do you want, the mistress or the wife?

No, the beautiful one.

I can take anything...

except lies.

I can't stand lies.

If someone says they're married, okay.

If he fell in love with me...

if your wife doesn't understand you...

Love is love.

There's so little of it around.

I could even close one eye.

But a wife...

and a mistress, too?!

What am I, your hot water bottle?!

I know how to get him back.

I know.

Bastard! Liar!

It's over, it meant nothing!

Warming up your bed, are you?!

Let me explain!

Nanda, my love!

Where are you going, Nanda? I can explain everything!

What do you mean, a mistress?

It was nothing, really!

God damn it, let me explain!

No, not my car!

Not my car, please! - Bastard!

Let go of me! - Are you crazy?

What are you doing?!

Can you hold her for a minute?

Don't touch me!

Come on, start!

God damn it!

God damn it!

CALLERS ARE ASKED TO BLOW STRONGLY INTO THE MICROPHONE...

PERHAPS SOME AIR WILL REACH US!

All taken care of. - They bought air conditioners?

Just the air for now, we'll take care of the conditioning later.

Set them up!

Quickly!

Turn them on!

6...

1...

No, on the floor!

What number, please?

6, 9...

1, 1, yes...

What are you doing?

Chiaretti, don't get worked up.

The engineer has made his calculations, and this is the best place for irradiation.

Yeah, and you have to irradiate me?

Are you not going to work this morning?

They fired me.

No justice, as usual. Would you like a biscuit?

Yeah, a biscuit...

When's she leaving?

Here you go.

Thanks.

A drop of wine?

Why not?

I'm sorry, the wine's finished.

There's some vermouth?

No, thanks, I don't like vermouth.

Why don't you go and buy some?

Some what? - Some what? Some wine!

I don't get it, there was some left this morning. - I used it for my cold.

Here.

My treat.

Alright...

Don't get it on the corner. Go to the supermarket, it's cheaper!

Alright, alright.

Why do you hide things from me?

That's not right between friends.

I'm not hiding anything.

It's him who doesn't want people to know. After all...

he is engaged.

Exactly.

If he likes you, why doesn't he leave his fiancée?

Because he loves her...

and he wants to marry her.

And you?

Me, what?

Why don't you tell him to leave her?

Because it doesn't matter to me.

But if he loves Graziella, why does he sleep with you?

Because he says that with her, it's not good...

And with me, it is.

You should blackmail him: Graziella, or you.

I wouldn't dream of it.

And excuse me, it's none of your business.

Why does it bother you so much?

Do you have your eyes on him?

What do you mean by that? I'm no man-eater.

No, but you're looking for a husband and that's much worse.

Listen, Carmello and I are really great together...

so keep your distance, are you sure you can do that?

Certain, very certain, as a matter of fact...

My god, I thought it was Marta!

Hold on, I'll get dressed.

You could have warned me you were coming.

I rang, didn't I?

Guys, all you think of is one thing!

I never even dreamed of it before.

And now you do, right?

Oh, God... - See?

Go on, turn around.

My dress is under the bed, will you get it for me?

Do you mind?

Look where you...

How did it end up...

What are you looking at?

Me, what?

I'm not the kind to make a big deal over a kiss...

but don't try it again!

Me? - Yes, you!

With you, it's better...

Do you swear?

I swear, it's better.

It's better...

Have you been waiting long?

Me? Just got here.

You were quick, the supermarket wasn't busy?

I got it on the corner, not at the supermarket.

Think she knows? - No idea!

There, now it's overcooked!

You could have at least checked on the spaghetti!

You're welcome.

Why are you sitting like that?

Because my back hurts.

I'm not surprised, sitting like that.

Sit properly and your back won't hurt.

You, my darling, are too nervous and not smart enough with this job.

So, I could become a great supervisor.

Yes, sir? Yes, go ahead.

I'm sorry, what was that?

This guy wants to know who the wife of Zeus was.

A kid doing his homework, as usual.

This is how you do homework, is it?

I'm sorry, Sir.

What? Ah, crosswords!

This guy's doing crosswords.

One moment, Sir.

Yes, the wife of Zeus was...

Was who? - Hera!

Ah, it was Hera!

Thank you.

Right.

Hera, exactly.

Why do you do crosswords?

I said, why do you do crosswords?

Miss...

I do them because when someone is always alone, they can get bored.

And are you satisfied now?

No, not at all.

How come?

Because...

You have to live in solitude to really know what it's like.

Yes, I know.

Do you really know?

Yes.

I wouldn't have thought so, you have such a cheerful voice.

What did you say?

I said, you have such a cheerful voice.

Are you making fun of me?

I assure you, it's very pleasant.

Please, don't start.

So, you're finished with that Carmello?

What's it to you?

It doesn't matter to me.

Good, I prefer it that way.

I know you're in love with me.

You don't want to admit it because you're afraid.

But I'm the one you'll marry.

And why today, of all days?

Because I feel it when it's my chance.

Pietro Stacchini. - Marta Chiaretti, nice to meet you.

Thanks.

Are you mad at me?

You really get upset by such things?

Be angry, I like you more this way.

It shows that you care for me.

Caught you!

You're not upset, are you?

Either it's you or it's me! Who does Carmello belong to?

I thought you wouldn't mind, you usually don't care about anything.

Once might be okay, even twice. But you're taking it too far!

Who found Carmello? - You.

And Stefano? - You.

Is it my fault you find handsome ones?

Now I'll find ugly ones!

No, my dear, it's too easy. I'm done with this.

You're right.

But when it happens, it happens.

What?

I'm in love.

Again?

Listen...

This time it's true love, I swear.

You know that I love you so much.

If you ask me to stop, I will. I'll close my eyes, mouth, heart...

even if I die from the pain!

Heaven forbid!

Then you can find another one!

Who's there? - Who is it?

It's me.

But we didn't turn the light on.

Me neither, but don't worry about me.

I'm going to bed, before I die of cold.

3 quarters of an hour under the rain, listen to my voice now!

And it'll be worse tomorrow!

But it stopped raining.

My bed! Where's my bed?

My bed's disappeared!

You took my bed, too?

Please don't take that tone, you could try to understand.

Don't worry, I understand very well.

Well, anyway...

Can't we ever have a quiet night around here?

Everything has to be so dramatic.

And where should I sleep, under a bridge?

When you share a house, you share the advantages and disadvantages.

Maybe, but I don't see many advantages!

This is the thanks I get for putting you up?

What?!

You did not put me up, I always paid my share, and even paid yours, too!

I knew you'd throw that back at me sooner or later!

Why do you have to fight?

Come here, Marta.

There's room for you, too.

What, are you crazy?

I only said it to lighten the mood.

But if you're going to take it like that, I'm leaving.

No, you're staying right there! Now we're going to settle this.

No, he's leaving! - Don't touch him!

He's leaving! - No, he's staying!

That's it, I'm sick of you two, I'm going to sleep at my sister's!

You always try to avoid being with me, did you think I wouldn't notice?

Please, don't start complaining again.

Oh, I'm complaining, am I?

Go on then, marry Graziella if you don't want complaining.

Where are my pyjamas?

You'll have fun with that television.

Of course I'll marry her, don't worry.

You can give me this back tomorrow when I come to pick up my stuff.

Hear that? He's going to marry her!

Then marry her, you're the one who said she's frigid.

That's why I'm going to marry her, I don't want a whore for a wife!

What are you laughing at?

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE: ASSHOLE ON BOARD

It's so wonderful here.

How can you get bored up here?

Well, I'm not always on the terrace.

Such wonderful flowers!

No, don't cut it!

It's beautiful, thank you.

Do you have basil, by any chance?

Basil?

All this for me?

It's like Christmas.

You're not rich, are you?

What? I'm broke!

What do you do?

Upholstery.

It's not bad, you know.

Why?

I work from home.

I don't depend on anyone.

And most importantly: if I'm not in the mood, I don't have to work.

Little money...

lots of freedom.

So that's why you do crosswords.

Do you call 110 often?

Sometimes, just to talk to someone.

But...

I won't call anymore.

Why not?

Because now I've met the best one.

The best one...

You sound convinced; you'll see!

You won't discourage me, you know.

Besides...

I already understood everything.

What do you understand?

I don't understand myself, let alone you.

You like sleeping in comfort, eh?

Not many pillows, though.

Okay, I take that back.

I like sleeping on the right, who knows why.

That's nice.

I could come live here for a few days.

The office didn't give me any holiday.

So I'll take some time off, come here.

A long life...

you'll get married at a young age...

3 children!

I'm widowed and childless.

Oh, sorry, I'm really sorry.

Me, too.

Please excuse me a moment.

Go ahead.

Wasn't it just for women?

They have to expand, for the moment it's just men.

I see.

Here, I brought you the keys.

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

You really won't tell me where you're going?

Give me the phone number, at least.

So, we won't see each other anymore?

Who said that? I'll call you.

See you.

Farewell.

I said, see you.

Miss, I don't cry over being a widow but you do?

So, answer me: yes or no?

Pietro, don't joke around!

Joke around? You'll see who's joking around!

Answer me: yes or no?

No!

Very well!

You asked for it!

Careful, eh?

You have a few seconds to think about it.

Yes or no?

I told you, no!

You'll regret this for the rest of your life!

Yes or no?

No!

Anyway, I knew there was a boat.

Oh, you knew, did you?

Do I really have to kill myself before you'll marry me?

If I have to, I'll do it.

No! Have you finishing joking around?

I'll come up with another, you'll see. One a day until you say yes.

Why do we need to get married? We're fine like this.

And what will people say of me? That I'm immoral.

A bad guy, someone who lives with a woman without marrying her.

A concubine! No, never!

No, my darling, you've compromised me and now you have to make it right.

It's simple, as easy as that.

And I'll do it, if you don't say yes.

But I want a valid reason, a serious one.

Not blackmail.

I'll give you your valid reason.

Because I'm in love...

and every time you leave here, I'm afraid you won't come back.

You're funny.

Why do you need a serious guy?

The world is full of serious men.

Marta, Marta...

I love you.

We've tried, and everything works.

You said so yourself, right?

I even bring you coffee in bed in the morning...

and no one does that anymore, you know that.

What more do you want? Tell me.

The gas!

Is it nice, being married?

Yes, it's nice.

It sounds like you got married without being in love.

You're wrong.

Then why doesn't your husband come to pick you up?

He does sometimes, not always.

Is he better than Carmello?

He's really a great husband, he never complains.

He's so attentive, notices everything.

He even helps with the housework.

And to save me some work, he sends his shirts out to get ironed.

See?

What? - You're not in love...

otherwise, you'd iron the shirts.

Hey, isn't that Crispino?

Yes, but don't look.

What, does he always follow you?

Pretty much.

Doesn't he know that you're married?

He knows, but he won't give up.

He's convinced that I'm in love with him.

Then he's a saint or a fool.

Shall I walk you home?

No, better not, thanks.

Sorry, how can I help you?

Good evening.

Pietro! Yes...

He went out for a moment.

He should be back soon, come in.

Please, come in.

Make yourself at home.

Please!

Maid! No...

Me, wife. Understand?

You, beautiful. Very beautiful!

What are you doing?

For you.

I didn't know... you married.

Thank you.

How kind of you.

You, beautiful. Very beautiful!

Kiss for the bride!

Well, we got married 4 months ago.

But it's always nice to celebrate.

There's an American guy looking for you.

Harry!

I don't know what his name is, but he is a little crazy.

So it's him; he's a friend of mine.

Does he know you're my wife?

Yes, he even did a wedding ceremony.

Harry!

You look great!

I'm going to bed.

Me, tomorrow morning, work. Sleep.

Good night.

You, beautiful. Very beautiful!

Likes kissing, doesn't he?

Who?

You've been in such a mood tonight.

Me?

Pietro! Pietro!

Wake up!

What is it? - Harry's still there.

Last night you were sleeping.

I told him to stay.

Don't make that face.

It's only for a few days.

Until he finds another place.

He's broke, you know...

and it's been difficult for him.

Because for us, it's easy.

Go on, a good deed...

If it's a good deed...

But I need to use the bathroom.

Right.

Hold on, I'll tell him.

Harry!

Please, hurry up! I'm on the clock!

Good morning.

No, he asked you to excuse him.

Oh no, excuse me!

Pietro?

Good deeds are important...

but we can't do this every day.

I'll buy a mattress!

That, too?

How about another bathroom?

I told you what my husband is like.

Harry's exactly the same.

Friendly, cheerful...

Thoughtful, even too thoughtful.

You don't say.

Yes, I promise you.

We used to complain about guys.

Said we could never find the right one.

Each one worse than the last.

But there are good guys, see.

Thank goodness.

And you thought of me?

Yes, I thought: why not?

He's single, she's single...

That's nice of you, thanks.

How long have you known him?

He's been with us for 2 months.

What?

Are you sure you didn't call me to get rid of him?

I confess: I'm sick of living as the three of us.

I got married to live as a couple.

But I swear, everything I told you is true. Believe me!

Okay.

Listen...

Since we can do things properly this time...

give me some tips.

Does he have a weak spot?

Some secret passion?

Yes, he loves spaghetti carbonara!

So I have to cook? - Yes.

Pasta...

It's midday, we'll eat at 1.

What are they doing, arguing?

I asked Pietro to tell him that he has to leave.

And you know, Pietro gets jealous.

I'll take care of it. Do you have pancetta?

It's all in there.

You have to understand.

She's not just any woman, she's my wife.

I love her, care for her.

No, we made deal!

Travel the world, never tied down!

You betrayed me!

Harry, don't shout!

And you show up like this.

I waited for you.

I sent letters everywhere, but you'd disappeared!

I found money, bought boat!

If you are really free man, you leave your wife!

Leave with me!

Okay.

Listen, Harry.

Give me some time to think.

You just keep your word!

Okay, okay.

What do you think, should I do some beans as a side dish?

I just remembered, we're out of beer.

I'll go and buy some.

If you eat slowly, it'll get cold.

Not well.

Excuse me.

Marta...

Are you sure about this passion?

What passion?

What do you mean? The spaghetti!

Yes.

Not so much, I guess.

Bad stomach? Hot lemonade!

Don't understand me?

It doesn't matter.

Anyway, lemons, lemons...

What will I give him now?

You, very kind.

So he does understand...

Why...

you very kind to me?

What do you mean, why?

You, man. Me, woman. It's only natural.

Very beautiful. Italian women, very kind.

All of them?

Not all of them.

To tell you the truth, very few.

Marta, very kind.

Marta, married. Understand? Married.

Marta loves Pietro very much.

Italian women love their men.

Faithful.

One man in life, that's all.

Me, no.

You, already divorced?

I mean me, not married.

Not engaged, me single!

And you happy? - No.

You, what you want in life?

Money?

Nothing like that.

I just want the love of a man.

You right!

Are you sleeping?

Listen, you were right.

He's nice.

Don't get your hopes up, but I think I have him in the palm of my hand.

Really?

But, there is one problem.

Really, what's that?

The language barrier.

Just think...

For once I find one who talks and listens to me...

and I can't tell him what I think because he speaks English.

And if I don't have words...

But you must have said something.

Oh, yeah, if you must know...

He kissed me on the cheeks and said:

"Beautiful, very beautiful!"

Then you're all set.

Marta...

Love is blind.

There are those who are crazy in love with, I don't know...

a canary...

some goldfish...

flowers...

even a street.

And if they don't walk it every day...

they feel terrible.

But you...

How did...

Well, I mean...

How is it that you...

I got drawn to him as a human being.

A human being?

A man...

Love is love, see...

When you're in love, you always realise it later.

And when you are...

everything falls into place.

Tell me...

did you live together?

You know how Harry is.

When he enters a house, he never leaves.

Yes, unfortunately love is rare.

Yes, it's so rare that the most important thing is finding it.

It doesn't matter where. - Right.

I thought I had found it.

And now what do I do?

Do I leave you?

Leave me, why?

I love you.

You love me.

Now you're my wife.

Yes.

And Harry?

You don't have to worry about Harry.

For me, it's ancient history.

I haven't seen him in over a year.

He's the one that's infatuated.

It's nothing to do with me.

Yes, but how does he see it?

He says that we must love without reason.

But on the other hand, he suffers.

He has to understand.

Listen...

Are you sure that for you, it's ancient history?

Of course, Marta!

I'm serious, you know.

You'll see, everything will work out.

Harry is hard-headed, but he's a good guy.

You've no idea how good he is.

You'll see...

he'll leave.

"Where are your balls?"

"They are not here."

"Is this your racket on the table?"

"Will you play with me?"

What if he says yes? I've never played tennis.

I guess there's no one here.

Pietro?

Harry?

I'll put the beer in the fridge.

Pietro!

What happened? Come on, get up!

Look at me! Come on, look at me!

Look at me!

Is this about Harry?

He's gone.

Where?

I don't know.

I just know that...

he took his stuff...

an said he wouldn't come back.

Thank goodness it's ancient history...

Forgive me, Marta.

Forgive me.

I'm so ashamed, suffering like this.

It's right that I'm ashamed, isn't it, Marta?

Calm down.

We'll find him.

He can't have gone far.

Nanda!

Help me. - What's going on?

Pietro is ill, help me carry him.

What's wrong with him?

Family problems.

Come on.

Please, leave me alone.

Leave me alone.

Where's Harry? He could help us.

Where's Harry? - He's gone.

What do you mean, he's gone?

He, has, gone!

Disappeared!

What do you mean?

It was going so well.

Maybe...

Maybe I know where he is.

Then we'll find him, don't worry. You'll see, we'll find him.

I know, I know...

Try to calm down.

Listen, call Crispino.

Tell him to find a car and come here right away.

I don't understand...

It's because of Harry that he's in this state?

It's not that he's...

Call Crispino, and hurry up!

Harry, too?

Quickly!

Call him!

Did you find a car? - Yes.

Where is it? - Just here.

God damn it!

I always forget he's a painter!

Careful back there, it's full of paint.

Now you're telling me?

Are you okay?

Please bear with me...

I'm not good with these things, someone lent it to me.

Don't worry. You'll see, we'll find him.

An American in Rome can't get lost that easily.

I would never have thought...

What?

That she was so in love.

Right.

Him, too.

A really good guy.

Caring so much about a friend...

Right.

Sure, marriage is a great thing.

In hard times, you have someone to count on.

Yes, but you have to be careful.

When two delicate souls meet...

two sensitive souls...

there's no danger.

If you knew how right you are.

Tell Chiaretti to call her husband.

Very well, Sir. Yes? One moment, please.

Tell Chiaretti to call her husband.

Tell Chiaretti to call her husband.

Marta, you have to call your husband.

Thanks.

Hello, Sir? That number has been notified.

Could I change shifts tomorrow?

No, nothing doing.

Hello?

Pietro, what is it?

I'm happy for you.

Really.

Very happy.

Right, it couldn't carry on like this.

Where?

I can't talk right now, bye.

Hello, Sir? Yes, go ahead.

Chiaretti, I'm sorry but I'll have to fine you for that.

If you want a contract, this isn't the way to go about it.

Then how should I go about it?

Patience, discipline and sacrifice.

And that goes for all of you.

Please don't fine her, she was talking to her husband.

She got married, too? Excellent!

Director... - What is it?

Did you know that Chiaretti got married?

Chiaretti, which one is Chiaretti?

Ah, the one with that voice...

Yes, that's the one.

She got married?

I didn't realise.

And how's her voice these days?

Even worse.

Give me a report. Do a report for me.

I brought your stuff.

Thanks, but I don't need anything.

What do you mean?

Heavy shirts, pullovers... You're going to be cold, no?

Don't worry.

We're well prepared, Marta.

Harry has thought of everything.

He's been preparing for a long time.

He was sure that I wouldn't come.

Right...

When will you be back?

Marta...

when you go around the world on a boat like that...

It's so small.

If it was big, anyone could do it.

Excuse me, the boat is about to leave.

Will you give us your thoughts before leaving dry land?

I'm very happy.

And whatever happens, it'll be worth it.

I mean, the important thing is that a man...

never gives up on what he feels...

for any reason whatsoever.

The desire for freedom, independence...

and the spirit of adventure.

Tell me...

They were too perfect, it wasn't meant to be.

The suitcase!

Crispino, how much you earn a month?

It depends, some months are better than others.

Yes, but more or less?

120, 150...

200, in the summer.

My dear thing...

it wouldn't be so bad...

without all those expenses...

the electricity, telephone, rent...

I don't pay rent, I'm lucky.

My place belonged to my mother.

Stop! - Why?

Stop!

You'll make me crash!

Miss, come away from there, the electricity is dangerous.

Come and sit down over here.

No, thank you.