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BASED ON A TRUE STORY

We can't go to my house anymore. Ermanno's coming back.

He'll beat me up.

Elena, go to Marcella's.

I tried to call her. She's not picking up.

Let's try again.

You have to go.

-I'm not leaving you. -I told you to leave!

Stay behind me.

Elena…

Get in.

I'd rather walk.

Give us the child.

Stop!

Great! Good job!

Yeah, but give me a few seconds.

Good job.

-We stopped. You can clear the area. -Okay.

NOVEMBER 1ST, 1978

Everyone, please, step back.

Come on, please, step back.

Please, step back.

-What movie is this? -Rome Without Mercy.

I love that actress! Who else is working on this movie?

I am, ma'am. Who else could be working on it? Come on.

Careful.

…six months have passed since the discovery of Aldo Moro…

…and then you add a handful of salt.

And… then once you put all the layers on top,

you put a nice plate over it…

God, I hate politics.

We've been hearing the same stuff for months.

…some demonstrations of protest…

Is this better?

This guy's also yapping about politics. He's always talking.

My gosh, I really can't stand him.

Hold on a second.

The film started 10 minutes ago.

But you can catch the first 10 minutes at the next screening.

I'll go in now, thanks.

So, as I was saying, you really need to sweat the eggplant.

When all the moisture has come out, then it's ready.

What?

-Aren't you jealous? -Not really.

Too bad.

I'll enroll at the university to study architecture.

-They won't take you in. -You'll see.

They'll take you in at the zoo, surely.

And the storks return in flight,

quick, outstretched legs, long beaks, to challenge the storms…

Nice lines, right?

Beautiful and very deep.

Stop! No, stop! No!

Give up!

I win!

I give up. You win. You're the champion.

I won!

I won! I won.

All right.

-Will they take you into the army? -Of course.

-Will you go far away? -One way or another, I will.

No way, you're not going anywhere.

Don't be a hero, they won't take you.

Why wouldn't they take me?

You know, they leave smart people at home.

Yeah, and fools will go to war, right?

I don't want to be teased by you, you know?

Oh, well…

-I have to tell you something. -I don't want to hear it.

Do you want to go for a smoke with me?

In the hallway.

No, thanks.

-Listen… -What are you giving me tomorrow?

It's a secret.

I don't want some sweets that I'd eat right away and then forget.

I want something that can last.

Almost as long as you and me.

For years and years.

Give me a kiss.

When you hold me in your arms, I fear nothing,

not even war.

So stay close to me.

But I didn't see the ending.

I only saw the first 10 minutes.

-I saw it until the end. -Yeah, you saw it in the bathroom.

No, I was in the theater.

You were looking at people next to you.

He's new.

-He's cute. -Wait.

-The guy from yesterday was hotter. -The blonde one?

No way. He was a hot flop.

He's one of those who says, "No, thanks, I don't smoke."

He thinks he's hot stuff, but he's all show.

He is.

You want a smoke?

Thanks.

I've seen you somewhere before. Maybe here. Do you come often?

No, it's my first time.

Is it, really?

I came here by chance.

Do you come here often?

Sometimes, when I want to watch a good movie.

Come with me?

Wait, please.

What?

Not here.

Then why did you come in?

To be alone with you.

But you are turned on.

A lot.

But I can't do it here.

I'm Enea. What's your name?

-Pietro. -Pietro. Nice name.

Honestly, I don't feel like it. Not in here.

Where?

I don't know.

Don't you like me?

No…

I like you a lot, that's why the idea of doing it here…

Your heart is pounding.

Are you crazy?

Sorry.

RESTROOMS

Tomorrow, here?

Sure.

Bye, Titti.

Today's movie was touching, wasn't it?

-Why? -You all come out with these dreamy faces.

It was really, really good.

-You didn't even watch it till the end. -I'll watch it tomorrow.

We won't play it tomorrow.

We change movies every day. You should know that.

Of course, today's was definitely better than last week's.

No doubt about it.

-Do you still work in the movies? -A few gigs.

I'm still in school, and sometimes I volunteer on sets.

Really?

How lucky, good for you.

I would've loved to be in the movies.

I wanted to be an actress.

If you direct your own movie, will you call Titti?

I wish.

-See you tomorrow. -Hey, guys.

Calm down, though. You've been very noisy in there today.

You shut up.

You wish you could be as noisy as them.

Bye, Titti.

Are you done with the accounting?

Go on, then. Go away, go, go.

Dad?

Sorry I'm late.

So? How was the movie?

-Good. Very… -Romantic.

You would've liked it.

It's confirmed. I'll be out soon.

A new heart.

Now we have to see how it responds to an old body.

Don't exaggerate. It's just one valve.

A simple procedure.

That's what they tell you.

I would know.

I'm not studying botany.

That's true.

I'm sorry, doctor.

Good evening.

We're in the kitchen.

I think I'll be sleeping at your place soon.

What happened?

Crazy Catherine is threatening to pack up and move back here.

It's her house too. Her husband is a drag.

But he's so hot.

Good evening, Carlo.

I really liked it this time, you know?

Me too.

So it's true, you weren't lying.

You two really didn't do anything?

He's not the type.

He's shy, clumsy.

I think it was his first time.

Yeah, but he still followed you to the restroom.

He was horny, but he couldn't do it.

If that's the case, then… he won't show up again.

Alice, he said, "See you here tomorrow."

-I'm almost sure he'll come. -Almost.

That "almost" is all I have.

I can't get him out of my head.

I need to find another place. He won't do it in the restroom.

Can you blame him, my love?

Oh.

Remember we have classes all afternoon tomorrow.

I'll say I'm sick.

If you keep this up, you'll get kicked out eventually.

What's more, volunteering on sets from time to time is fine,

but you do it too often.

They can't kick me out. I'm too talented.

If I had an ounce of your self-confidence, I could really turn my life around.

Me too, with that body and that ass.

You… dirty chauvinist pig.

Spend the night here.

We weren't even done yet, and you were already talking about him.

No, thanks. You're somewhere else.

What am I going to do all night without you?

Think about him and masturbate.

Come on.

Adele, you have to listen to me.

Don't call him back, don't be so clingy.

When it comes to love, you need to play hard to get.

No, you have to do what I do.

When they fall in love, I disappear.

And they always come back with a nice gift.

Yeah. Hold on a second.

Can I go in just to see if there's someone waiting for me?

Only because I'm in a rush.

-Your beau isn't here. -What? You even know who he is?

Ade, I'll call you back.

The hottest guy from yesterday.

I haven't seen a guy like that in decades.

We didn't even come out together.

So? I have a radar.

I notice everything.

Anyway, you can go in.

Just 'cause it's you, and you work in movies.

-Thanks. -Let him in.

-Congratulations. -Have another drink. Here, on me.

This drunkard.

-To your health! -To yours!

I really need it, with all these diseases going around!

-Fingers crossed. -Bye!

Bye, Biancofio'!

-Bye, dolls! Bye! -Bye!

Oh, my beauty, goodbye The army is going

-What are you looking for? -Just getting some fresh air.

-I'm not a prostitute. -About time.

Hey!

-How did it go with that hot guy? -Was he a good fuck?

-We didn't fuck. -Yeah…

Sure.

What did you do in there? Did he come too soon?

You don't get it.

We talked.

-It's a restroom, not a living room. -That goes for all of us.

I only go there to fuck. I swear.

Look who's back.

Hey.

-Where have you been? -I was busy.

-Why are you here? -Try to guess.

Never mind. What happened to Che?

Did you kill him already?

It's an on and off thing. Our fucking business.

Yeah, sure. Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. My God…

Enea, I need to talk to you.

Molotov!

-Can I ask you something? -What?

How many dicks did you take in the military?

A lot, too many. One life is not enough to see them all.

-Not even if you lived 100 years. -I love you too.

Are you coming to the protest tomorrow?

-I can't, Molotov. I have class. -Is that a reason?

What happened with Che?

We had a fight.

I didn't want to say it in front of those bitches.

He's a constant pain in the ass.

He didn't forgive me for not being a conscientious objector.

He thinks I like him only because he looks like Che.

He's pissed that I don't teach how to make Molotov,

and he says I've become a reactionary.

Well, Che has always been out of it.

Hi.

-Hi. -He's my friend. He's leaving.

Hi, I'm Ernesto.

Pietro.

But everyone calls me "Molotov."

Whoever I touch, lights up for me.

-Okay, you can go now. -Relax! I wasn't going to steal him.

You don't know what you're missing.

He always exaggerates.

He's harmless, though.

Sometimes he's even nice.

I came here for you today. But I don't have much time.

I thought maybe you didn't want to be here.

No.

Not like yesterday.

I may have a place where we can be alone.

Where?

It's my friend's grandma's place. Nobody lives there.

I don't know if my friend has the keys.

-Do you have to call her? -No, she's at school.

We're classmates.

I could swing by the school. See you there in an hour?

I'm not sure.

You asked me to meet you here.

-I know, it's just… -Well, if you're not sure--

If we're not sure…

we can go for pizza. We don't have to do anything.

This is the address.

I think I'll stay and watch the movie.

You even brought a map?

"So time and space won't get in the way."

"So time and space won't get in the way."

What if your friend can't find the keys?

Then we'll eat pizza. Are you in?

Yes.

Okay, I'll take my Vespa. You watch the movie. It's beautiful.

-Have you seen it? -No, but if Titti says so, I believe her.

Who's Titti?

The cashier.

SO TIME AND SPACE WON'T GET IN THE WAY

-Hi. -Hi.

Your friend is lucky.

She never said her grandma had a house like this.

Let's see what's up there.

Enea, look.

Wait.

You don't want to?

No, it's just…

It's your first time, isn't it?

Should we get that pizza?

I'm thinking about it.

Do you want me to teach you how to--

Wait.

Sorry, I'm really excited.

It's okay.

It's okay.

This is your friend's grandma when she was young.

I found some liquor.

Grandma's liquor?

I remember where I first saw you.

They were shooting a movie a few days ago.

I got closer.

And when they cut the scene, you moved a barricade.

We exchanged looks, remember?

No, I don't remember.

I don't pay attention to passersby.

They get on my nerves. I have to make sure they don't get too close.

I don't work, I study.

I study too. I'm a film student.

In the final year, as a director.

I'm a med student.

Cool.

That's a lot of years.

A doctor.

I like doctors.

Thinking about it, I have a slight discomfort right here, doctor.

And another one here.

And here?

With you, I feel better already.

Do you live with your parents?

Yeah.

-You? -With my dad.

I came with my mom, who needed surgery.

It went well. She'll be out in a few days.

Where do you live?

In Marche.

-Would you grant me this dance? -No, I can't dance.

Come on. Should I dance on my own?

All right.

But I can't dance.

Follow my lead.

Are you still hungry?

No.

I am.

Do you know who met here for the first time?

Two people who had no idea how much they'd love each other.

I know this story.

You told me you didn't remember, though.

I don't know why I said that.

To defend myself, I guess.

From what?

When will I see you again?

Let's meet at the Nuovo Olimpo in the afternoon.

I don't know what time. If I'm late, you could watch the movie.

You watch it too if I'm late, though.

Stupid. Come on, I'll take you to the bus stop.

No need. Piazza Venezia is around the corner.

I can walk.

Go.

-Please, Enea. -Stop following me.

I won't go with you, okay?

-Titti, hi. -Hi. You have company. That's new.

-He's coming to the protest with me. -Don't listen to her. Give me a ticket.

The movie's worth the ticket today and not only that. My treat.

The protest is more important.

Enea, it's here, in Piazza Venezia. It's a 10-minute walk.

You have to come. You can't just mind your own business in here, you know?

-Sorry. -No problem.

Ask him to go with you.

-Is he here? -He's watching the movie.

To avoid being seen he's hiding under the armchair.

He's so shy.

Get in, get him, and we'll go. So I can finally meet him.

No, this is my thing.

At the next protest, I'll give a speech, okay?

Good for you! Congratulations!

You're another servant of power!

The more you become a faggot, the more you're like a fascist!

Fuck you, Enea!

My gosh, how aggressive.

Is she an ex-girlfriend?

Even more.

You can tell she's a committed activist.

He arrived at the bar half an hour early.

He was waiting for you. If you know what I mean…

Wait.

Nuovo Olimpo.

Please hold.

Don't stop coming here because you two fell in love.

-We can come back to watch a movie. -Right…

You'll make your own movies at home. One at 5:00, at 8:00 and at 10:30 p.m. Go.

Yes.

No, it's Nella città l'inferno, today. You're welcome.

Hey, you don't get it. You need to shut your mouth.

-Hi. -Hi.

Sorry, I couldn't get here earlier.

Don't worry.

This one is good.

Look how pretty that one is!

Yeah, you, come here!

I don't have the key anymore.

What are you doing?

I'm smelling you.

I missed it.

I booked a table at a restaurant.

I want to look at you over a glass of wine.

Like two ordinary people sitting at the table.

I have to stop at the clinic first. I have to speak with the doctor.

I'll be back in an hour, tops.

You could have come straight after.

I wanted to tell you in person.

Can I come with you?

No, I don't want you to wait outside, alone.

I'll watch the first half of the movie.

See you in an hour at the bar in the square, okay?

Right when the first half ends.

The hallway is for smoking only.

-What do you want? -Guys!

-Fuck off, you're always bothering me. -Watch the steps. He's injured!

Titti let him in. It's crazy outside. Hydrogen peroxide, you take care of it.

-Principe, move! Get the sink! -What? Drink. Let's rinse his face.

-No. Let's use the peroxide. -Take this.

Guys! It's crazy out there. The police are everywhere!

Pietro.

-What did they do to him? -Molotov, I have to go.

-Wait, please. -No, I can't, sorry.

-No, don't go, please! -Come on, relax.

They're closing the door!

-It's not closing! -Titti, let me out!

No! You can't come in!

You can't come in!

Stop the movie!

-Turn on the lights! -Stay close to me!

Turn on the lights!

Titti, I have to find a way out.

Yeah, wait here. Stay close to me.

-Don't move. -We'll resist!

No, he works here! He works with me!

Shame on you!

-Leave them alone! -Police!

Power to the workers!

POWER TO THE WORKERS

Let me go!

Titti, please. He's waiting for me.

The second door on the right.

It's an emergency exit. You can take that. Got it? Go.

Close the door! Go close it so no one else comes in. Go!

Titti.

Good morning!

-How's it going? -We've been waiting for you for an hour.

In the meantime, I rewrote the scene, like you asked.

Guys, the director's here.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

NOVEMBER 1ST, 1988

-You're on this couch. You, the other one. -Okay.

You just had sex. You are very tired.

You are sweaty. I want to hear you panting.

Then, line.

-Are you still hungry? -No.

Here, you could just make a gesture.

Without saying the line. We'll figure that out.

-All right. -I am.

Now, you stand up and walk off-screen.

Do you remember you did that scene where you eat and talk on the terrace?

-Yes. -You grab the jar and go back in the room.

I'd also like to rehearse the position when you sit on top of him.

Like this.

What do you say?

The jam thing is very nice, interesting.

The problem is that we only have four jars.

How much jam am I supposed to eat?

So now the problem is the jam?

No, but--

-Do you have a problem with jam? -No problem. I'm an actor.

Then act. I'll show you what to do.

You take the jam with your fingers and slowly bring it to his mouth.

"Impossible loves are those that last forever."

Where did you read that?

I don't remember. But I heard it somewhere.

-Me too. -Giulia, you know…

If that movie hadn't been banned and unbanned, no one would've watched it.

If it weren't for the obscenity charges…

Cigarette?

…it wouldn't be a sensation.

-Just for a few kisses. -They weren't just a few kisses.

They did more.

Francesco, I saw you lower your eyes while they kissed.

I don't like watching two men kiss.

I liked it. I even teared up toward the end.

Come on, it's moving. They meet, fall in love,

and maybe never see each other again.

Come on, a movie without an ending.

What the fuck do I do, imagine it? Come on.

This is perfect love.

The one you never forget. It doesn't wear off with time.

What are we supposed to learn from it?

I don't know if there's a lesson. But… it makes you think, right?

Pietro, what do you think?

I really liked it.

I'll go see if our table's ready.

Are you still thinking about the movie?

-No, why? -You've been weird all night.

It's not about the movie.

You once told me

that you got hurt during a protest in Rome.

I did. I broke my arm. So?

I don't know, maybe the movie reminded you of that time.

Why? No one gets hurt in the movie.

Maybe you got nostalgic.

About what?

You were all perky before the movie.

Then at dinner, you didn't say a word.

I didn't like the discussion.

All that stupid nonsense.

What were we supposed to talk about? Politics?

A passion like that is captivating.

-Want to know what I was thinking about? -What?

How could I know it was going to end so bad with him?

We basically didn't do anything.

Disappointing.

Careerist.

He just wanted to fuck the director everyone is talking about right now.

As soon as I figured it out, I left.

And you ran to me for some comfort.

-They only want me because I'm famous now. -What do you care?

Enea or Enea Monte are the same person.

You don't need a shrink to figure that out.

They may overlap, but it's the same person.

What's up with you? You've been weird lately.

You finally noticed. Good.

What's going on?

I didn't know whether to keep it or not.

-Are you…? -I was.

It decided for me.

It left as if he had heard me

and wanted to leave me alone.

Sad, isn't it?

Was it mine?

What? No.

I guess it was some asshole's I met one day.

What do we even care about other people?

Should I get a new haircut?

Huh? Maybe something more classic, or maybe something crazy.

Huh?

ADULT MOVIES

STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO PEOPLE UNDER 18

INTIMATE EMOTIONS

-One ticket, please. -That'll be 6,000.

-Thanks. -You're welcome.

Hi.

Remember me?

Yeah.

You had a strange nickname, didn't you?

Molotov.

No one's called me that in a long time.

I knew a guy called Enea.

Enea, sure. How is he?

That's what I wanted to ask you.

I never saw him again. I thought he kept coming here.

-He's became a famous director. -Beat it.

Cranky bitch.

-Didn't you have his number? -No, no number or address.

Thanks anyway.

Coming!

I've been ringing for ages!

Sorry.

I was stuck in the editing room. Michele always wants to get his way.

-One day I'll strangle him! -You know him.

I couldn't get you a present. Sorry.

You brought me flowers. They're gorgeous!

Hi.

Leave him alone, he just got back from work.

Enea, hi!

By the way, your boyfriend is a real piece of shit.

Why haven't you given me a part yet?

I just got here, have mercy.

Come on. I have to work. I'm flat broke.

Don't pretend to be poor.

Fifty people could live off what your dad gives you.

So shut up, go talk to Franco.

-You have my number. -Yes.

-Enough. -See you.

-Enough. -She still thinks we're together?

-She's dumb. -Do me a favor.

-Can you get me a bottle of champagne? -Yeah.

-Why are you looking at me like that? -Go!

Excuse me, can you pass me the chocolate, please?

Sure.

Thanks. Hi, I'm Antonio.

-Enea. -Nice to meet you.

The cake is looking good.

Hopefully, it'll come out okay, with all this noise.

Maybe I could make some spoon desserts.

Can you put these in the fridge, please?

-We shouldn't waste space. -Yeah.

So? How do you like my surprise?

He's not a cook, but…

he's a water polo player and dessert enthusiast.

And if I'm not wrong, you have a degree in mechanical engineering.

Yeah, but that was just for my dad.

I'd like you to meet my dearest friend, Enea.

-We just met. -Yeah.

I'm useless here.

You are very organized.

In the kitchen, it's important. I'm methodical.

What matters is the geometry of the elements.

Keeping things clean is very important.

But not so much for hygiene, it's a mental factor.

I get it.

I'm meticulous in life too. I just have to organize everything.

I could really use an organizer in my life.

-Why? What do you do? -I make movies.

Nice! Too bad I don't go to the movies much, though.

So you don't know me?

No, I honestly don't.

I like that.

Enea, can you come for a second?

-Yeah. Excuse me. -It's okay.

He's not my type.

But if he made a move at me, I'd probably be down.

-He's not my type either. -Really?

What would we talk about?

About mechanical engineering.

-Thanks. -I'll get you a glass of wine.

Can we change the music?

I'm exhausted.

My God, they just wouldn't go away.

THE MAN OF DREAMS - FEDERICO FELLINI DIES AFTER 14 DAYS OF AGONY

Such a shame.

NOVEMBER 1ST, 1993

How old was he?

"Born in 1920." It's '93.

-So? -You suck at math.

-It's 73. -Seventy-three.

He wasn't too old.

Enea, you're right.

All the success, the awards, the glory in life, and in the end…

this is all you are.

An article in a newspaper.

-Forget about it. -Hey, Enea.

We need to go to the fitting after the interview.

He's not listening to you.

He's in shock.

Okay, but there's the presentation at the movie theater.

-I'll leave you after the interview. -Why?

I have a guy in Milan I see once in a while.

He calls me his "shooting star."

-I pass, I shine, and I disappear. -You never go steady.

Women are fickle.

Women. Not you.

Who is that?

Who?

A familiar face, but I don't know who it was.

Dr. Gherardi, what a pleasure.

Look, I wanted to thank you.

You really saved my mom.

-In a month, you have to bring her back. -Sure.

Sure. I'll bring her as soon as possible.

There are three packs of coffee, I need two,

but I take all three, because I don't want one to be left alone.

I really like that director too.

I saw his last movie, and it was really touching.

-Did you see it? -Can you turn up the volume?

Of course. Clara, can you turn up the volume?

-Sure. -Thanks.

I bawled my eyes out, doctor.

-This movie is really good. -Please.

…are part of my working environment and include all social classes.

There's always a part of me, in my movies.

Always some of my personal experiences.

What I like about your movies is that feelings prevail over everything.

Sometimes it seems that causing emotions is almost a fault, for someone.

SO TIME AND SPACE WON'T GET IN THE WAY

-You haven't been there again? -No, it's been forever.

-Are you sure it was him? -Yeah.

And how was he?

How would I know? I saw him five or six years ago. I don't remember.

Well, coke really gets to you.

It's weird, this is good stuff.

-Here you are. -Hey, man.

I stopped by to say hi.

Good. But I'm not offering you any food. I imagine you two aren't hungry anymore.

-What, are you upset? -No. Why should I be?

We used to do these things together.

In the past, though.

She became as cranky as Rebecca's housekeeper.

-Who's Rebecca? -It's a movie.

But he never went to the movies.

Well, the housekeeper is a great role.

She went to the cleaner's to get the sweaters.

Lorenza and Bruna say hi.

And I say bye to you now.

Well, I'm going.

Here, enjoy the rest. You paid for it.

I guess it's better if I don't show up for a while.

Good luck.

Nora could've done it.

It's her day off, and you should know.

The sweaters could've waited.

-No, I'm wearing this tonight. -Why? Where are you going?

You don't care, but we're having dinner at Alice's tonight.

God, what a pain.

What? What the fuck is wrong with you?

Now you're jealous if I get high with someone else.

It was something you and I used to do. Not with anybody.

It was one time and one bump. Antonio, please!

You want to end up as high as Molotov?

We didn't wait for you. Is that why you're pissed?

If you say that, you don't get it!

Wanna do a bump me and you, before going out?

It'll end badly if you talk to me like that!

-One last line. Why not? -I'm not doing it!

Wait.

Come on, wait.

Let me go. What the fuck are you doing? Huh?

-Let's make up. -No.

You know I'm stronger than you!

-Wait! Oh, God! Wait! -What?

My God.

Enea, what? Hey. What's wrong?

You're such an asshole.

Don't joke with me.

You piss me off when you do that. I'm like this because of you.

You know? Come here.

Hey.

-Do you think Alice is mad now? -Not at all.

She always forgives you anyway.

Since we always do what you say,

look what I'll do.

There you go.

Are you happy now?

Nora will be mad, and now I have to change the sheets.

-I did it because you wanted me to. -Yeah, for once.

We always do what you want. Your head is in another world.

You know how I get when I'm working on a new movie and all that.

It drains all my energy.

By the way, the coke was just a one-time distraction.

I'll be your distraction.

You can go crazy only with me.

Stop. Come on, stop, you're tickling me.

-Ouch! Come on. -Got it? Huh?

Come on.

A piece of that Parmesan and one of that cheese over there, please.

Excuse me.

-That's on me. -That's 18,000 lire.

Enea.

Just cookies and grappa, Titti?

I always follow Garbo's rules.

You recognized me.

I just followed your perfume.

Smells like Nuovo Olimpo. I smelled it when I entered.

They don't make it anymore.

What are you doing here?

I'm editing a movie in a studio nearby.

-You're still the same. -Liar.

-You too. -We're both liars.

You're an asshole.

You never came back to the movie theater. He did.

He came and left a letter for you.

I think I still have it at home.

I live close by.

-Come on in. -May I?

Come in.

Sorry for the mess, but I wasn't expecting anyone.

Sorry. I have a lot of stuff. I keep things everywhere.

But things are just things.

I get attached to people, not things.

Do you like it?

It's needlepoint.

I did it myself. If you want, I could do one for you.

This house was full of stuff.

Even stuff from when I was a dancer and a singer.

I wanted to be on TV, but I couldn't. I wanted to be Raffaella Carrà.

I would've guessed Mina, based on your makeup.

Mina is Mina. She's one of a kind. Raffaella Carrà is also good.

A good dancer.

A singer and a dancer. I had no idea, Titti.

Really? Did you think that I was born a cashier?

Do you think the register was my calling? Have a seat.

You're right. I never asked myself what you really wanted to do,

what your life was like.

This may sound pathetic to you,

but I have been really loved.

I had a lot of suitors.

Of course, I chose the worst guy of all. But that's a classic, another story.

I can't complain, though.

Actually, I'd have loved to have a cat.

But at my age,

if something happens to me, what happens to the cat?

Sorry.

I'm bending your ears with my life, but we're actually here for you.

Come, follow me.

When I left the Nuovo Olimpo,

I put all the things I had on the counter in a bag.

Maybe it's up there, but I don't remember very well.

Maybe here.

Grab that box.

Come, put it here.

Here, take a look, more stuff.

-I'm a hoarder. -Titti, it's not here anymore.

What do you mean it's not here? I'm sure it's here.

I remember it like it was yesterday.

Here it is.

Here. It's this one.

He left it in case you came back, but you never did.

WHAT WAS IT THAT YOU WROTE? "SO TIME AND SPACE WON'T GET IN THE WAY"?

BUT EVERYTHING GOT IN THE WAY.

HERE'S MY PHONE NUMBER. CALL ME. EVEN IF IT'S JUST TO SAY NO.

Titti, your phone?

Over there.

No answer?

Just a fucking recording. The number is no longer valid.

I'm sorry.

I really loved you.

I loved all of you.

I know.

Go away, go.

Go.

Close the door.

Hi, Enea.

What was it that you wrote?

"So time and space won't get in the way."

But everything got in the way.

If we had gone out together that day,

if we had gone to that restaurant I had booked,

if we had chatted and laughed all night over a glass of red wine,

like an ordinary couple,

maybe we'd still be together.

When I got back from the clinic, things were pretty bad,

but I still managed to get to the snack bar.

I tried to run towards the movie theater, but I found myself

in the middle of a clash between the protesters and the police.

I got run over and hurt.

I broke my arm, badly.

It took some time,

but as soon as I could, I came back to find you.

And I'm still here. Waiting.

Your absence ties me even more to you.

I'm already used to your absence.

You were already in my life before we even met.

I thought about you before I even knew what you looked like.

Here's my phone number. Please, call me.

Even if it's just to say no.

Hey, Enea. I didn't hear you come back. Did you get the groceries?

-Did you go to the store? -No, I forgot. Sorry.

One time I ask you to buy four things. Do I have to do everything myself?

You're right. I'm sorry, I'm an asshole.

What's wrong?

Hey.

Hey…

Come here.

What happened?

I'm here. I'm right here. No.

What is it?

Let's go inside.

-Come on, let's go inside. -Help me.

Of course, I'll help you. Come here.

Oh, I've got a strong urge…

I think it'll end badly.

I won't tell you how it ends.

Why? Have you seen it?

We watched it many years ago in a theater,

where they had classics and retrospectives.

Who's "we"?

A friend from university.

He was the real expert.

Someone I know?

No, we lost touch.

He lived in Rome. I didn't.

You know what it's like. One day you're friends, then you're strangers.

Hey.

-Nora left you some food in the oven. -I'm not hungry.

What? Did the meeting go badly?

It was so boring, I don't even want to talk about it.

What is this?

Nothing, just channel surfing.

It will help us.

-Wait, go back a second. -You mean this?

Yeah. I want to see something.

What is it?

Nothing.

Okay.

This movie is amazing.

I know.

I've already seen it three times, but I never get tired of watching it.

She's incredible.

They both are.

Pietro, what's wrong?

Nothing.

It's not the movie, is it?

No.

Do you want to talk about it?

I'm just a little nostalgic.

I always have to drag every word out of you.

You never talk to me.

I always feel like your mind is elsewhere.

Why don't you ever take me there?

You're already there.

Also there.

You're going to wear him out.

Ma'am, to release River's energy, he needs to run for an hour every day.

Hi.

You look great! Where are you going?

Rome, for a few hours.

You said you were staying home today.

You didn't have any check-ups or surgeries.

I know. I have to see a patient I operated on a couple of days ago.

Can't your assistants handle it?

No, I'm his surgeon, and I have to check on him.

So you'll be back for lunch?

Not sure. I'll text you.

I'll get changed and come with you. So we can have lunch together.

No, because… I'm already late.

And I don't know how much time the visit will take.

Weren't Laura and the others supposed to come?

Yes, in the afternoon.

Okay. I'll try to be quick then.

-Bye. -Bye.

Why do you often talk about homosexuality in your movies?

I don't talk about it often, it's just that nobody else talks about it at all.

It's the first time you take on a social issue.

Were you afraid of being predictable?

I think the difference is in the way I talk about it,

my vision, my point of view.

-But that makes it an emotional matter. -I always talk about emotions.

Everyone knows it, the public, my regular team: my scriptwriter,

my production manager, and my event planner.

You were the first director to come out publicly.

It took some courage.

When you are in love, it doesn't take much courage.

I like to think love gives you the strength to make everything possible.

And my love is here next to me.

It's clear you're missing something.

-But I have everything. -Yeah. I wouldn't be so sure.

Don't start about having kids again, please.

Hi, everybody.

-Hi. -Hi, Pietro.

-Don't you guys ever work? -You're the one who works too much.

And you know I've tried everything…

-You could've adopted, Giulia. -I have no maternal instinct.

-You have it, and you fully satisfy it. -With whom?

-That's checkmate in two. -Me or him?

Too bad, if you haven't figured it out.

They're not the only ones who don't notice what's under their nose.

I've always noticed everything.

-Why are you paranoid? I was just saying. -How is your patient?

Good. Much better.

I couldn't tell. You look like someone just died.

I'm just tired.

Good thing you're here now to cheer me up.

-Laura's reading our tarot cards. -Her newest nonsense.

It's serious.

What do they say?

There's a big secret in my life.

Really? Are you hiding something from me? Should I worry?

Should I read yours?

-No, thanks. I'm not falling for it. -Come on, just one.

The heart never forgets.

What does that mean?

I have no idea. It's your card.

Do you ever look at others and think they're going to die?

Thankfully, I don't.

All the people we've met and loved, just to lose them.

We may still think about them, but we don't know if they're alive.

That letter really unsettled you.

-It's not the letter. -You've been weird since you told me.

It's weird because it's been so long.

I remember his name, I remember what we said, what we did, but…

sometimes I feel like I don't remember his face anymore.

Sometimes I do.

Do you remember that time on the train, when I looked out the window?

I thought I saw him behind the window of the other train, next to ours.

Maybe it wasn't him, I don't know.

Sorry to interrupt you two lovebirds. All this love.

Alice and I are very close.

Yeah, close in doing nothing, while I keep cleaning up after your party.

-Just so you know, he sees us all dead. -Good.

While you think about that, I'm the only one alive who keeps working.

Wait a minute, we'll help you.

You could've waited for Nora. She's coming tomorrow.

Stop playing dumb. And enough with Nora. Come on.

You never told me about the train.

It looked like a vision.

It's how it is. The more distant the past, the more beautiful it seems.

-Then why am I still thinking about it? -Because you're obsessive.

Maybe it was just your imagination. After so many years.

I don't even remember the people I met yesterday.

This is for the living.

-When did you make that? -I've been working on it all day.

-Stop chatting. Let's eat it. -It's huge.

-It's just us. -No way.

It was for everybody, but the party was a little dead.

-Come on, let's go eat it outside. -You're crazy.

I'm already full.

Nice.

All is ready. I put number candles.

NOVEMBER 1ST, 2015

If you prefer, I also have 14 regular candles.

No, it's okay. It's not his birthday, it's his 14th movie.

Great. I'll be here anyway. When should I bring it out?

Five minutes, I think. I'll call you before they start.

-Great, thanks. -Okay, thanks.

Let's meet later for the location scouting.

-Okay. I'll tell the cameraman too. -Good idea.

I just proofread the next scene.

Perfect. Show me later.

Here you are.

Look, you were right. The editing came later, I apologize.

-No problem. -Yeah.

Ready? Is everything as we agreed?

-Yes. -Okay. We're ready, then.

Everything looks good. We're ready.

-Thanks. -Antonio?

Yeah? I'm coming.

-Is this ready? -Yeah, it's just like in the drawing.

So the plunger falls from above.

It lands into this open barrel where there's a very fine glass powder

that spreads upwards, simulating the explosion,

which we'll edit in CGI later on the computer.

I wanted to shoot at 50fps both alone and then with the actors.

-Is it a problem to set it up again? -No, maestro.

We'll have to clean up and add more material. It'll take a few minutes.

-Can we make it fall from higher? -Sure.

-Like this? Higher? -A little higher.

Pull.

I think that's it…

Let's try--Watch out!

Enea! Hey!

-My eyes! -What happened? Come with me!

-What happened? -Get him out of there. Call an ambulance!

Come outside with me.

Dr. Gherardi, we have an emergency.

It's Dr. Renzi's secretary. He'd like you to do a procedure.

Tell her I can't now. I'm too tired.

What?

An accident on set?

Enea Monte, the director?

Wait. Give me the phone.

It's Gherardi.

Can we begin?

Yeah, prepare the field.

-It's intact. I just sutured the cornea. -Okay.

-So the crystalline lens should be fine. -All right.

I'll go talk to them.

-See you later. -Bye.

The family of Mr. Monte?

How is he?

-Fine. He's sleeping now. -Can we see him?

Yes, but I'd rather let him rest.

He had glass powder in both eyes. It's been completely removed.

So his eyesight won't be affected?

It'll be gradual.

This is my business card, for anything else.

You can give that to him.

Thank you.

Call me anytime.

Thank you.

Doctor.

I wanted to tell you…

He's my life.

Don't worry. He'll make a full recovery.

What are you doing here in the dark?

I fixed the vase.

Do you remember it?

Did you eat?

No.

But dinner is ready.

I'm not hungry. I'm exhausted.

How did the surgery go?

Well.

What's he like?

I wouldn't know, he's all bandaged.

I only saw him in the OR, and then while he was sleeping.

Did you talk to his family?

Yes.

What's his partner like?

How do you know he has a partner?

Internet.

Is he good-looking?

Yeah. He wanted to stay for the night, even though it wasn't necessary.

He loves him very much.

It's not the type of procedure that requires overnight care.

I gave him a sedative, so… He'll sleep peacefully all night.

He's peaceful because he knows his companion is by his side.

I would've stayed too for you.

Even if there wasn't a chair.

You wouldn't.

What are you saying?

You wouldn't do that for anyone, I don't think.

I would if it were necessary. In his case, it's not.

It's not about necessity.

It's about love.

What? Are you mad at me?

Are you crying?

I can't help it.

I get emotional when I see

someone loving another person more than their own life.

Sorry, Pietro, I got emotional.

I'll warm up some food.

Did it hurt when I removed the sutures?

No, it was fine, thanks.

Your voice sounds very familiar.

It sounds a little muffled, though.

I gave you an anesthetic. It must be that.

I could almost see your profile.

I could even describe it.

I didn't notice that.

I have a very good imagination.

It's part of your job.

-I'll let you rest. -Doctor.

Do you go to the movies?

Rarely.

-And what do you do? -I heal people's eyes.

Your fans' eyes too.

You should be grateful for that.

When can I go home?

Today, if you promise to keep the bandages on for a week.

I'll send a nurse to check on you.

I'd love for you to come visit one day too.

Is that too much?

No.

When I have time, I'll come visit you, I promise.

Bye.

Titti.

I think about you a lot, you know?

But I feel guilty.

I should have been there for you more, left you alone less.

I'm not alone.

I'm a loner.

I was always enough for myself.

I never missed anything that had to do with you.

Every award you got.

Every set you've worked on.

Your life with Antonio.

I was even there when you were alone and sad.

Enea, the people we loved are always with us.

They're there even if you can't see them.

You may say, "You and I barely saw each other."

That doesn't mean anything.

The point is not how often, but how.

How you recognize each other.

It's about the intensity of your bond.

You make me talk like a philosopher.

Good morning.

This is Dr. Gherardi.

-I wanted to check on you. -Doctor, what a pleasure.

I'm fine. In the dark, but I feel good.

I can hear it in your voice.

The nurse keeps me updated,

but I wanted to hear it from you to be sure.

Your nurse is fantastic. She's very capable and nice.

But didn't you promise you'd come visit me too?

-Or did I imagine it? -No.

I did say I'd come visit you.

Why don't you come now?

Well, I'm at the clinic now.

I don't want to impose.

Okay, I'll come as soon as I can.

If you tell me your address, I'll reach you.

I'll ask Antonio to send it to you right now.

Okay.

What do you see?

You know what I see, it's your house.

That's why I ask.

This house means a lot to me. It's full of memories.

I had to fight for it.

Sometimes I miss seeing things I've already seen a thousand times.

That won't be for much longer.

You know, Pietro is a recurring name in my life.

I met another Pietro when I was a student.

A friend?

More than that.

What's wrong?

It's just a weird feeling.

Are you happy the doctor's here? The drinks are ready.

-Come on, let's go inside. -Here, I'll get Enea.

Pietro. Your phone.

Hello?

Yes, he's here, just a second. Sure. It's Enea Monte.

-Hello? -You didn't tell me you weren't coming.

I thought I'd see you here.

I'm sorry. The most important thing is

that you're okay. Now you can choose to see what you want, when you want.

Invite him to dinner on Saturday. Yes!

Is that the doctor?

Yes.

Sorry, doctor, Antonio and Alice are here to help with dinner.

Did your wife pick up the phone?

Yes, I'm here with my wife, yeah.

-She's a huge fan, as I told you. -Put her on, so I can say hi.

Sure.

He wants to say hi.

Hello?

Yes. It's so nice to meet you. Really.

Sorry I didn't introduce myself, I was a little starstruck.

We should meet in person one day.

About that, I was just telling my husband you should come over for dinner.

Would this Saturday work for you?

I'd be so happy.

Would the doctor be happy too?

Of course he'd be happy.

I'll be there, then.

We'll text you the address. See you on Saturday.

Have a good night, bye.

He's coming on Saturday!

Dinner at the doctor's on Saturday. His wife loves me, so she invited me.

You're terrible.

You'd flirt with anyone.

You're a slut.

Dinner at the doctor's on Saturday, honey.

Me? No way.

What's the doctor like?

What do you think? He's a man.

-A handsome man. -Don't play along, Nora.

-She takes after him. -A connoisseur.

If you're so curious, look him up online.

I tried. I only found his publications, not a single picture.

-You must be Giulia. -Come in.

They're gorgeous, thank you.

I'm sorry your partner couldn't make it.

He had to go to Venice to visit his dad.

Of course. Maybe next time.

Come meet our friends.

We've watched all your movies together.

Yes, and we loved them all. I'm Gaia, lovely to meet you.

My pleasure. You're making me blush. Let's be informal.

I'm Francesco. Don't be too flattered, we've also been quite critical.

I can imagine. Otherwise, it's no fun.

Hi, I'm Massimo, and this is my wife Laura.

It's a pleasure to meet you. We are all very excited.

-Thank you. -And here's your doctor.

I'm glad you could come.

Doctor, I can finally see you.

-Let's have a drink. -Yes.

-Good idea. -Thanks.

Well, some people can't stand when the spark fades.

Every couple goes through it, eventually.

It depends on where you put that spark.

-Everybody channels it differently. -Yeah, maybe into a hobby.

Or into another person.

This is their private decision.

There's no privacy in a relationship.

Yes, but who hasn't had their own secret garden?

A place just for themselves? I think everybody has one.

If it's a secret, why talk about it? It spoils it, it ruins the magic, right?

-Let's head to the sofas. -Sure.

After all these years together, I think affection is what saved us.

That's just a romantic word for routine, Laura.

Enea, forgive her. My wife is very cynical.

I have you to thank for that.

-As for us, we're very close. Aren't we? -Yeah.

-What's wrong with affection, anyway? -Nothing.

I think it alleviates the passing of time. It may even give it meaning.

Come on, tell us the truth. You put your secrets in your movies, don't you?

Well, not always.

Sometimes, telling a story is just a way to remember a feeling.

If real life is what actually inspires your movies, then I have a question.

Why didn't the two guys in your first movie ever meet again?

If you really want to know,

he actually had an accident during a protest.

He never made it to our meeting.

I found out years later. That's why it's not in the movie.

It happens.

That's life.

I could call a cab.

I'd rather walk.

It was very nice to meet you, Giulia.

You too.

I mean it.

Pietro.

Go.

All my life…

I've wanted you to look at me like that.

The way you looked at him tonight.

Go!

Go!

Being forgotten really hurts.

We still haven't forgotten each other.

Think of me, once in a while.

Bye, Enea.

Bye, Pietro.

TO TITTI AND ALICE

Subtitle translation by Andrea Coppola.