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Who are all those people? - Who knows!

Here we are.

Have you seen what a hubbub?

Do you know who they are? - They're evacuees.

All these people? - Yes. They're evacuees.

Come along. Mum and dad are waiting. -Let's go.

Dad, the nuns are here!

Make yourselves comfortable.

What a chill! - North wind! Come in and warm yourselves.

Thank you.

That's better!

Lovely and warm.

So, what have you got for us?

A bit of flour. - And some beans.

And oil?

Well, we can get hold of a few litres.

For mow much?

Well, we can come to an agreement.

But, how much?

The flour, 19 lire.

What? Last time we paid 14 lire.

Sister, there isn't much of anything, here!

Have you seen in what shape we are?

They evacuated all the towns by the sea.

All to 10km from where they were...

Those outside come from Ladispoli. They bought everything, emptied everything.

They bought at any price.

But we saved something for you.

But we, poor nuns, have to feed our little orphans.

But sister, what about our children?

Hey, dad!

There's a guy for you.

Do you have a room to rent? My child has a bronchitis, and with this chill...

No, we haven't got anything.

This is the only house without evacuees. Even a stable would do.

3000 lire. Do you want 300 lire?

Well, let me check with my wife.

We're a little busy now.

Show us where you're staying, and we'll come to you later.

I've got some sausage. Want any? - How much? - 10.

Then I've got some salt, about 10 kilos. - Yes, yes. The salt. - And how much?

What, don't you know the prices? - Yes, yes, we do.

Well, what are we going to do? Do you want the stuff?

Well then, we said the flour, 15. - No, 19.

And the beans? - 15.

And the oil?

1000.

How do you expect us to pay that much? - Let's go. This is no good to us.

Goodbye. - Good day to you.

Ah, well, goodbye.

I'm sorry, but at these prices there's nothing we can do.

Listen, there...

perhaps we can come to an agreement.

In the name of religion...

How much did we say for the flour? - 15.

The oil, how much? - 500, OK?

We can't.

Listen. We'll do as you wish, but you have to help us in return.

We've got ourselves into some trouble.

I want to talk to you. Sit down, make yourselves comfortable.

Come and sit by the fire. Warm yourselves up.

We've got ourselves into some trouble.

I have to confess to you..

that we've hidden in the house three prisoners of war.

They got here a month ago. One of them is even injured.

With all the evacuees that have arrived, we've had to hide them..

and who can you trust?

That means I can't rent out the house, either.

You have to take these prisoners away with you.

Put them on your truck, then leave them by the road, anywhere you please.

You have to help us, really!

You can fix your price for the food, if you take them away,..

but you must help us.

Salt at 100 lire? - What do you mean 100 lire?

You should give it to us for nothing, with the risk we'd be taking.

If something goes wrong, what would happen to our poor orphans?

Yes, those poor children!

Where are these prisoners, then? - They're hidden nearby.

Shut the door. Shut it, shut the door.

But, say, are they all English?

One. One of them is.

One is American, he's got an injured knee.

And who is the other one?

That one...Get them on the truck, take them away, and leave them by the road.

We won't be able to, they're too big. They won't fit on the truck.

And then...look, we just can't do it. - No, it's too risky.

We have to think of our poor orphans. - That's right.

Nothing doing. Listen, is that ham fresh?

What do you mean sister? It seasoned 2 years!

Don't lie, it looks like a bunch of fat. - What about wine, have you got any?

We've got a carboy of a special one.

How much are the wine and ham together?

You have to take the prisoners away!

Okay, so you said that one is English. - The other is American.

But the third one, what is he? - He's Russian, sister. - Russian?!

Ham, wine, you can have all you want, if you take the prisoners away!

But, do you think we're going to sell ourselves?

If we help you, we're doing it for the love of God.

Come on, let's get a move on. - Yes. Open that door.

Hey, don't forget that wine!

Come on, come.

Here.

Let's go, hurry.

Quick, come on.

Come on, come on!

Hey, are you mad? Get down!

Cover him!

Hurry up, get in!

There.

So...Hey! Where's the wine?!

I've got it there. - Go get it, then!

Yes, yes.

Cover him up. Hide him.

Hurry up!

Darn! You're so slow!

Quickly, come on.

There.

Pull it up.

Make sure he's covered.

Come on, let's go.

Boss, will you let me that room? Do you want 3,000 lire?

Hey, stop now, so we dump them.

Wait till we get to the top. Otherwise, this will never restart.

Okay, okay.

But when is he going to stop?

What's going on now? - How do I know?

Can you take him to Rome? His car broke down. - The Germans!

OK, get in. - Thanks.

Excuse me, sister, could I get in?

Please, go sit at the front. - Hurry, Father, it'll be dark soon!

You may pass.

Excuse me, sisters. - On you go! Go!

Sister, sister, my bag! - Here you go. Take it!

Thank you.

Get down, hide, down!

Hey! Give me a push, OK?

Come on! - Come on, push!

Will you give me a hand lifting these planks?

Hurry!

Keep out of sight.

Hey! Put that ham down! - I'm putting it away, not eating it...

The ham and wine are mine, I got them. If I waited for you to see to it...

Well, the salt is mine, then!

Fine! Who's saying otherwise!

Nice way to make a partnership! - What partnership?

Partnership with a nice bully! Yeah, a bully. - I'll say!

Come, quick! - With all the work we've done.

Do you think we've been sleeping? - What did we go for?

What do you think? Good to know!

Let's go, quick.

You know what?

We'll leave her the wine, the ham, and these!

You're right, better not mingle! We'll leave the prisoners with her. Let's go!

See you, good luck! - So long, handsome!

Come in, hurry!

Have they gone? - Yes.

The swines! What do we do now?

All right, get your stuff. Come with me.

Be quick, hurry! Take everything.

Idiots, they've left the lights on! So the battery will end up flat!

Hey, are you ready? Let's go, quick.

Close the door. There, that way.

Quick, get inside.

Oh God, I can't make it! This ham is so heavy!...

Be careful.

We're there. Put it down. Down!

Take this. There.

Just a minute, I'll open the door.

There.

Pick it up. In you go, quick!

Put it down here.

Careful.

You haven't shut the door! Do you live in the Colosseum?

Quiet. Careful.

We'll take him through there. There, in the bedroom.

That's right, so he can lie down.

Lie him down here.

I mean, just for now, because later, you'll go upstairs.

He needs a medication. If he's got a fever, what do we do?

We could give him some aspirin?

There you go.

It should be in here. Here it is. The iodine.

OK.

What's up with him? What happened?

Vulneratus.

What are you saying? I don't understand.

Latin! Vulneratus.

Sorry, I don't know what you're talking about.

Well, here, take that.

I'm going to the other room, I'm impressionable.

Shall I fix you something to eat?

I'll make spaghetti with oil and garlic.

Boys,..

I mean...I trust you... A bit of respect...

I mean...no messing around. Do we understand each other?

Good.

Oh! You want to help me!? Let's light the fire.

Newspaper...inside.

And this is...to light.

And this is the fan.

Will you help me with the water? Water, inside...in the pot.

We haven't got the water, because the bombardments broke everything.

The bombs!

Right. Damn you! That's enough.

It will do you good. Have some wine. Wine...

Oh, yeah, careful. Sorry.

Did you like it? Was it good?

Yes?

I'm starving!

Thanks.

Enough.

Sister...

Where...we...stay?

Here!

But...where?

Excuse me a minute.

Esperia! What?

What have you been doing until now?

You know I've been out, no?

I know, but why are you up so late?

Well, I'll tell you later. - No, tell me now. I'm coming up.

Are you mad? There's the curfew? - So what?

So nothing. I'm tired and freezing cold. I'm off to bed.

I'm coming up. - Bye!

The light! The light! Turn that light off!

What if he comes up...

You'll have to go up to the attic. You...up...

I'll show you the way. We'll take him too. The wounded.

We need to hurry!

No, not that way!

This way. In here. Please.

Would you help me?

Let's go up.

Come.

For the time being you'll settle here.

Get there.

It's warm here in the attic, huh?

This, is a flue.

Can you feel how nice and warm it is?

It's full of rats up here!

They've invaded us as well.

If you see any, kill them.

Because they don't even go into the traps any more.

These are candles. Candles.

Got it?

Do you want a pack of cigarettes?

Yes?

Thanks. - Make yourselves comfortable.

Good night. - Good night.

Tomorrow...you clear off.

I'm sorry, but you'll have to clear off. Understand?

Good night. - Good night. - Good night.

Who is it?

Who is it?

Excuse me.

I...would like...tea.

Hey, don't get any closer or I'll kill you!

I want...tea.

You gotta be nuts! - Tea! - What "te"?!

What?

Water. Hot water.

Water! - Water.

Hot. - I get it.

Stupid of me!

Good morning, Esperia! Good morning.

How's it going? Well, we keep going!

Have you sold anything?

Do you want the sugar?

Esperia, when will you bring the oil?

Does he think it grows on trees? We work hard here, you know.

Well, I can't help, then. I'm sorry.

Come here, you.

So, do you want the flour? - Yes, at 25 lire though!

Yes, at 25. - I'll take two kilos then.

I don't have it here. I'll hand it over to your house. - I'm counting on it.

I gave you my word! I'll get it before noon.

Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Listen, go call the doctor, tell him I'll be at home. Understood?

Are you sick? - No!

I'm fine. Tell him I'm waiting and that the stuff has arrived, got it?

Hurry. - OK.

Esperia!...What have you done with those guys, last night? - Nothing.

Do you know what the lawyer said?

The Germans will shoot on the spot anyone who's hiding an Allied prisoner!

Really?! - Yes! So you must get rid of them straight away.

Hey! I left them on the road last night! What do you think?

It's all right then! We've got nothing to worry about.

I've got things to do. See you later.

Where is Renato? I need to talk to him at once!

Go and call Renato. Run!

Esperia, how's it going? - What do you think? It's all a mess.

Renato! - What is it?

You have to come home, I need your help.

How can I risk showing myself around? - Well, they're all on our side here.

Yes, cover your face with the scarf. Let's go.

Renato, how are you doing?

Look who's here! Hello, Esperia. - Hello.

Long time no seen! I thought you were in the service.

No...I'm not serving. Bye.

Look at them, on the terrace! At risk of being seen!

And they were here last night, when I whistled? - Yes.

Come on, tell them what I told you.

They won't understand me. - Make yourself understood!

Come on.

She says that you can't stay,..

that you have to go. - Yes. - Huh?

I don't understand. - How, he doesn't understand!?

There's another one upstairs, injured. He's American.

This one is English, and the other is Russian.

Which one is Russian? - That one!

You wretch! What do you mean "tovarich"? You have to send them away!

Go on!

She says she is frightened...

That, if you stay here, she'll be shot.

Understand?

Me!

Yes, her.

To leave? - Yes, you have to go!

Oh my God! Hush, for goodness sake! Hide. Go over there. Keep quiet.

Oh, it's you, Doctor! Please, help me! It's the doctor! The door.

Doctor, come through. Esperia took three prisoners last night!

Well, she found them in Cerveteri. - Look at this idiot laughing!

How about that, three! Good work, Esperia!

Such a quiet type! - Quiet my foot! If they find them, I'll be shot, got it?

Oh no! - Come on in.

He's the doctor.

Excuse us? - Sure, sure.

Hey! Remember, they have to go! - Oh, yes.

What's that? Where are we going?

It's a hole my mother made to go up to the Prince's attic.

Doctor, at last you can speak to them! Tell them they must go away!

I didn't know that hosting them, I ran the risk of being shot. - I got it!

Don't worry, I'll tell them.

Doctor, have you told them they must go? Yes, yes, I've told them.

Be quiet, Esperia, come on.

Now let me work in peace, will you?

Try to get hold of these medicines.

They're sulfonamides.

Since you deal in the black market, they shouldn't be hard to find.

OK. And then will they go? - Of course! They'll go straight away.

You wouldn't kick him out in this state, would you?

But when will he be better? - Soon.

The sooner you bring the medicine, the sooner they can go. On you go!

Here, Doctor. That's all I could find. So then? - So then what? - But...

Oh, yes. As soon as he's better he'll go, along with the others.

But now I have to medicate him.

He has to go downstairs, and this place must be thoroughly cleaned.

Put to boil a big pot of water for at least five minutes. Hurry up.

But... But, Doctor, they can't stay here. But...

Here...

Renato, they must go away!

They have to go now, understand?! - Knock it off!

Come on. Be quiet, be quiet. Come, let's boil the water.

But they can't stay here!

Leave me alone!

You have tricked me. You've all tricked me!

Come on, stop it, Esperia. They'll leave, you'll see!

No, they'll stay here. - Oh no! They won't.

Well, the same old things!

Meanwhile, Esperia hasn't come back yet!

The curfew starts at seven.

This morning when she went out she didn't know.

It's already past seven.

They'll end up inside, her and the other two.

I've told her a thousand times: stop this masquerade of dressing up as a nun!

One of these days they'll get you! - Damn! They won't arrest a nun, right?

Doc, you like to joke?

Don't worry, women always come out unscathed.

Especially if they're pretty..

and, what's more, dressed as nuns!

Right! But we have to see in which way they come out!

Good evening to you all!

Ah, the doctor's here too! - At last. We were worried.

I can see... Look what I've brought.

No, I'm scared, I can't...

What are you scared of?

Turkey.

No, I'm scared!

Tell me, how did you manage to get back with curfew at seven?

We met a very kind German official.

Kind, or lecherous?

How vulgar you are!

That's the last time I go out of Rome.

Your friends, at Santa Marinella, have strafed us.

You people always say "sorry".

Can't fight with those peasants any longer. Believe me doctor,..

they've become like hyenas.

Do you know how much they wanted for a ham?

Oh, God, the alarm!

I'm going down to the shelter... I can't, dressed like this!

I'm off to get changed. - Good! Let's go.

You idiot! Stay here.

Take no notice. We're mad, we!

What are you doing? Aren't you coming? Hurry up!

What, aren't you coming, Doctor? - No, I'm staying..

we decided to play cards.

And what about you, are you staying? - Of course!

Right! He has to play the hero!

You're really all mad!

Listen, I'm going out. The major is coming with me. - Where to?

Down to our place. - To...

Yes.

I'm coming too. Let's go.

Comrade...

It's raining, it's cold.

Doctor, the "tovarich" is coming too.

Okay.

Hello. - Hello.

How are those detonators? - Lousy!

They always jam!

You got it? Half a...

It's the American I told you about.

It's over. Let's go.

Let's go, Fyodor.

Goodbye, Fyodor. I'm staying here. - Goodbye.

Goodbye, Doctor. - Bye. Be careful, will you?

So, children! Show me your homework.

Where are the others?

Where are they? - I don't know.

Away. I don't know.

But have they gone out?

I'm fed up of this!

Completely fed up!

Who is it? - It's me.

Do you want to get me sent to prison? - I wanted to see the river.

You should have thrown yourselves in, the lot of you.

I've had enough! Do you understand?

Just think, if someone saw you...

They're bound to have seen you and heard you.

The porter's always there, spying. - No one saw us, don't worry.

And I'm fed up of you always being here!

Everyone knows we're engaged.

That means you can stay, does it? What will people think?

What do you care what people think?

I care a great deal!

Esperia, with what's going on around, you worry about that?

Oh, yes, since we've got the war, the bombings, the Germans,..

a girl has to become a whore!

Come on, what's that got to do with it?

A girl should have a wider view...

Renato, there's no view from here. Off you go, it's late and I'm tired.

Go on. - Now you don't care if I go out, huh?

You don't care if they see me? You don't care if the patrol...

What patrol?

Where are you going? Wait.

Didn't you tell me to go?

Well, off you go now!

No one knows what's going on any more. No one even knows who's in charge.

The Fascists say one thing, the Germans something else,

the police yet another and we're always stuck in the middle.

We've had enough.

The party secretary says suppress the black market.

The Germans, who are more cunning, say to leave it.

We're between the devil and the deep blue sea.

While, at home, children are starving.

And my wife, as you know, gave birth two weeks ago.

I know, you said last time too.

That's why I kept that powdered milk to one side.

The turkey's escaped!

Oh God!

Oh God, I don't feel well.

Espe', the milk!

It's OK.

What have you been up to?

I can't take any more of this.

I don't know what to do.

- It's all your fault. - My fault?

Yes, it was you that tricked me into it.

Sit.

Comrade, where are you going?

He was off, did you see?

Where are you going?

What's happened has happened,

we just have to hope for the best.

I...

I didn't want to send you away, you know.

Come on, put this stuff down.

Poor thing, I feel sorry for him.

- It's you I don't feel sorry for. - There you go again.

Oh, really? You were the first one to trick me!

Oh, Espe'! You know what?...

"You have to go! You have to go!"

And then when it comes to it, they don't have to go

and she blames me!

These Russians!

Who is it? - It's me, Alfredo.

Just give me a minute to put something on.

Be careful, the porter's here.

Don't move.

Have you taken up mountaineering?

It's months since I've been up here.

You've got a fine view up here, you know.

Well, yes, no complaints about that.

Do you want a drop of wine?

Then tell me if you like it.

It's good!

It's Cannellino from Grottaferrata.

If you want a few bottles...

Wine's bad for you on an empty stomach.

With the rations we get we can't even feed the children.

I see. Tell your wife that if she needs something I'm here.

"Needs"! We could do with a lot of things.

But we haven't got the money.

Take this chocolate for the children.

You're too kind. I don't know how to thank you.

Don't be silly.

If we don't share what we've got...

But that lot have to leave immediately.

Until now I've turned a blind eye, both in fact.

But if they don't go, I'm obliged to do something about it.

I know, of course.

The others in the building have kept quiet as well.

But after what happened this morning... Do you understand?

Of course I understand. - Well, then.

Don't worry, they'll go.

Listen, you haven't got a bit of Parmesan, have you?

I'm sorry, Signor Alfredo, I haven't got any.

Listen...

I...

I'll send them away after Christmas.

No! They have to go today or tomorrow at the latest.

Esperia, it's not out of spite, but I, have got responsibilities!

All right.

Day after tomorrow. In a couple of days it's Christmas.

How can we?

Well, listen, Mr. Alfredo, I know where I can get hold of Parmesan.

I'll get you some in time for Christmas. OK?

Let's do as you say, let's see what happens.

Thank you.

Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Is everything ready?

Shall I go and call Esperia? - Yes.

Come on. - Wait...

How lovely!

It looks like a ballroom! - There's even an orchestra.

Thank you.

It's all lovely.

These are for you.

Thank you.

No, nothing for you.

Hey! Don't joke.

You...

It's silly, but with love.

Thank you.

I mended...for you.

Thank you, Peter.

We need a toast!

There.

To Russia... Here.

America...

and England.

And to Rome, eh?

Take...

Who's going to sing?

You are.

I have to sing because I'm ltalian?

Let's hear it, come on.

All right, I'm tone deaf.

Let's sit down while the pasta cooks.

Cheers. - Cheers.

Cheers, everyone. - Cheers.

Dear friends...

Never able...

express...

feelings to you.

I know much little of you...

and you to know little about me.

My country...

far...

You not know my country.

I suffer.

I'm far from my country,..

from my family.

Dear, good...

and beautiful, Esperia.

And you, my dear ltalian friend, "tovarich" Renato.

Thank you.

I'm sorry.

To our good health.

Hey! The pasta's still on the stove, it'll overcook! - Oh, yeah!

It's time to go. Get your stuff.

Quick.

Hurry.

Hurry.

We'll wait for you downstairs.

Watch out!

Hurry!

On you go.

Dante and Remo.

When?

This morning at dawn, we were told.

- Rena', what's happened? - Nothing.

Of course.

You'll see, they'll go.

What can we do? One day more, one day less...

Let's hope God helps us.

He always has until now.

We'll find a way of getting you back up. Let's hope no one notices.

You can stay.

So, what is it you and Giacinto have been up to?

It's just Giacinto and his obsession with inventing...

You think I'm dumb and I haven't seen they're bombs?

Are you mad? What are you on about?

Don't you trust me?

What's that got to do with it? Of course I do, but...

Look, I'm not trying to tell you off,..

even if what you're doing is dangerous.

Even if I'm frightened for you.

Now that I know what you're doing, I'm happy.

Not happy, exactly, try to understand.

I said to myself, "Renato is better than I thought.

"At least he's got an idea, a goal."

I don't know if what you're doing is right or wrong.

Who knows what's right or wrong these days?

But I have faith in you.

If you do something, it's because it's right.

And l...

I care about you.

Damn it, I can't even explain what I mean!

You've explained perfectly.

I care about you too.

Renato...

Come on, let's go.

Let's go.

Renato, can I stay here?

Work.

- Espe'... - What is it?

He wants to stay here and work.

Giaci'...

Are you sure you want to stay here?

Well...goodbye.

Bye.

How can we?

We can't hide more than one.

Do you know these?

Merry Christmas.

Come on.

Quietly.

Be careful, darling, go straight home.

Can't I come up?

No, behave yourself.

Why not? Now that those wretches have gone and you're alone... Let me come up.

Thank goodness they have.

Mr. Alfredo was right, it was a burden for everyone.

So, let's go up then.

No, darling, I'm really tired this evening.

Why not? Come on, Esperia.

I can't. Maybe tomorrow, eh?

Well, OK then, tomorrow.

Good night. - 'Night.

Well, I'm going to the workshop,..

to fix something for him to sleep on.

Yes.

We're sorry. - Come on, what do you mean?

What for?

But thank you.

Happy Christmas. - Happy Christmas.

Happy Christmas.

Thank you.

I'm going.

Why don't you stay for a bit?

Stay here.

OK.

Are you really sure they killed those two?

Renato, be careful. Be careful, I'm so scared!

- What time is it? - Nearly 7, hurry.

I'm ready, I expected you earlier.

I've been listening to the radio.

They said they've killed Ciano and the others.

Justice has been done, they said. Hitler wants them all dead.

So?

What do you mean, "so"? They're killing each another. Come on!

Wait, I'm coming too. We'll bring something to drink, some wine.

Give it to me, then. - I don't have it here, it's downstairs.

Hurry, it's almost the curfew.

OK, we'll tell them and then we go. - Come on.

Hey, boys, we're going downstairs to take the Russian something to eat.

Then I'll come straight back up and make something for you.

Learning ltalian keeps me warm.

Good. - Good for you!

God, it's freezing. The wind's coming in all over the place.

Couldn't you have wrapped up?

Hurry, the curfew, it's late! - Just a minute. We'll be right back.

Wait here, I'm going to get the wine. - Hurry up!

Don't make a sound.

Take them away!

Move it!

You've killed him!

Move it, get up! - Murderers! You've killed him!

Tarcisio, it went well, huh?

Have you finished?

What shall I do here? - Remove the stains, clean, iron!

And, how are they? - Oh, how are they! They're two men, how should they be?

Well, there are different kinds of men, right?

This stuff needs mending. - Then do it, don't just talk! - Sure!

Do you need help? - No, I'll do all by myself.

Remember what the Princess said: not a word with anyone. We're all at risk.

Got it? - Got it, got it. - Got it?

This, put it there. These, I think they need some ironing.

The Antoniani family is very ancient. It descends from Antoninus Pius,..

who reigned from 138 to 161. He was the adopted son of Hadrian.

Thank you.

Hadrian is buried here, opposite, on the other side of the Tiber.

Castel Sant'Angelo is his tomb. - Really? - His tomb.

Need anything else?

No, thank you.

No, thank you.

I'm very curious to meet them. - Here they are! They're coming.

I'm going and see what happens! Excuse me.

Hello?

It's Princess Antoniani.

Could you put me through to the lobby, please?

Hello? Yes, just a moment, I'll call him.

Your Highness, a telephone call for you.

Hello?

Ah, it's you.

What's happening? Nothing, why?

Ah, yes, yes.

Yes, I know.

It will be the usual alarmist voices.

Don't worry, keep calm.

And don't phone me, OK?

Listen, Alessandro, I was forgetting to say..

that those two friends of Augusto are here.

What do you mean, which friends?

The ones that had to do with the turkey.

Keep calm, they won't be staying long.

At least, it doesn't look like it.

Yes. I'll expect you soon.

Bye.

"Nunzio vobis gaudium magnum!"

The Allies have actually landed at Anzio.

Baron von Kleist.

Baron von Kleist.

Good evening.

Dear Baron, how are you?

Fine, thank you.

Good evening.

Good evening Rudy. I wasn't expecting you so soon.

You know everyone, don't you?

Of course, my dear Elena. Charming to see you, Princess.

Vincenzo, would you tell Don Augusto Baron von Kleist is here?

I've been taking care of your protegee.

- Esperia Belli. - Ah, yes.

I've talked to the captain in charge of the inquest. He's been very kind.

He's assured me that in a few days,..

unless complications such as further landings occur,..

she will be freed, it seems she wasn't involved in her fiance's activities.

So much the better. - You were running a significant risk.

If the workshop had gone up,

the building could have been blown to pieces.

Let's not exaggerate, dear Baron.

This house was built using travertine from the Colosseum.

Who was it that wrote,

"When falls the Colosseum, Rome shall fall;"

"And when Rome falls..." - "The World".

They're words of Shelley.

Of course, Byron.

How foolish of me!

A little ice.

Thank you.

Did you say Byron?

No, it was me.

So there's no hope of the other two being released?

Elena, dear, it's out of the question.

They were caught red-handed, manufacturing explosive devices.

They had a Russian with them as well.

I can assure you, however, that they will be tried fairly.

Oh! That's quite a satisfaction!

What can you tell us about the landing, Baron?

The matter is no longer of any interest.

But the 48 previous hours were very exciting.

Now we are certain of being able to repel any enemy manoeuvre.

Of course, to keep on repelling, you covered a lot of road!

From the gates of Alexandria, to the gates of Rome..

Then, from the gates of Stalingrad, all the way to the gates of Warsaw.

There is some truth in what you say,..

but allow me to quote some verses of a poet,..

whose name I don't remember.

A patrol of Uhlans stopped at a well to water the horses.

We are in the Hungarian Puszta, at the time of the Austrian-Turkish war.

A shepherd asked: "Why run through this wilderness,..

chasing those dogs of Turks?"

The marquis smiled...

"Zum wieder kehren!"

To return again!

Radio news.

Here is today's bulletin from the high command of the Reich's armed forces.

The headquarters of the Fuhrer communicates the following.

The quick reaction of the German armed forces..

has foiled the attempted Allied landing at Anzio.

Squadrons of Stuka and bombers..

have attacked Anglo-American naval forces.

The Germans!

The Germans are here.

You come with me.

Take them up to the terrace immediately.

You two, come with me. Quickly.

The lieutenant says... - No need to explain.

I know enough German to understand what that one says.

And what's your response?

Nothing!

Firstly, because no question has been addressed to me.

And also, because I don't recognise to anyone the right to do so.

Excuse me.

The lieutenant apologises for the ambiguity,..

and is ready to forgo the search of the palace,..

provided that you, Prince, will guarantee on your word..

that the persons he's looking for are not on the premises.

My word of honour?

Listen, tell him that he can search. He can look wherever he likes.

We're going to take a drink. Will you join us, Baron?

Let's go. Everything's alright, come on!

You two come with me, quick.

Erica, you stay here.

You come with me.

Let's go then. - I'll wait for Augusto.

This way, Professor. - Thank you.

Good evening, Father. - Good evening.

This way.

Father, these are friends of Prince Antoniani.

Welcome children.

You'll be a bit cramped

but for the moment it's the best I can offer you.

This way, Professor.

Please, get in.

I'll be right back. - Thank you very much.

Come with me.

Here's another cell for two people.

Thank you.

Please, come in.

My fiancee works at the radio studios. She should be OK there, at least.

I've heard absolutely nothing from my folks.

I fled without even being able to close my shop.

You're lucky, in a way... - I'm so worried for that little boy.

Let's hope it's all over soon.

Hello. - Hello.

Hello.

Have you got the papers, Don Valerio? Any news for me?

Yes.

Bad news, unfortunately. There.

May I have one?

What else has happened, my son?

There's been a bomb attack.

"On the afternoon of March 23rd

"Communist elements have thrown bombs.."

"at a column of German soldiers as they moved along Via Rasella."

"32 German policemen were killed and many injured."

"The German command.."

"..has thus ordered that, for every German killed.."

"ten Communists are to be shot."

The order has been carried out.

"The victims were sent into tuff caves several dozen meters deep.."

"with their hands fastened behind their backs.."

"while the engines of lorries were left running..

"so as to drown out the cries of those being executed."

"Those outside had to wait their turn in line. The massacre lasted 3 hours."

"The last ones had to climb over their mates' dead bodies,.."

"to find a place where to die."

"Of an entire family of Israelites, died, in all, 9 members,.."

"the youngest of which was 17."

"The Germans, once carried out the massacre, blew up dynamite.."

"to close forever the entrance to the caves,.."

"but some friars from a nearby convent had heard the shots."

"Before the entrance there was a a continual pilgrimage:.."

"men, women and kids, brought flowers and lingered in prayer."

"The Germans did not dare intervene."

Baron Von Kleist.

Dear Baron... - Thank you.

I took the liberty of coming unannounced.

You can visit as you please. You're a friend.

Am I still?

Of course!

I leave tomorrow. I asked to be transferred.

They're sending me to the North. - I'm sorry.

Would you like a cup of tea? - Yes, please.

I managed to get the information that you asked for.

It's in German, could you translate, please?

Lemon? - Yes, please.

"Renato Balducci and Giacinto Renzi"..

"died on the 24th of March 1944."

"Any of their remaining personal effects can be collected"..

"from the police at Via Tasso 155."

Look at this. Vandals!

Look at it.

They took everything.

What for?

Let's go over there and do your accounts. Come on.

Here, this is 14,263 lire.

I sold your stuff in the repository.

Look, here is all the accounts,..

accurate, to the cent.

Count it!

All right... All right... - Come on, don't do that!

Come on, Esperia, be brave.

Come on, let's go.

Come on!

I can't bear to think about it.

Why? Why?!

Father, I'd like to confess as well.

I'm sorry but I haven't time now.

I'll send another priest immediately.

Follow me.

It's terrible, it's been truly terrible.

I understand.

I would like to help you.

I feel absolutely powerless in here.

There's nothing to be done now.

How's Peter?

He went south.

Well,..

we'll meet again.

We'll meet again.

There's a man in there...

that I don't want to see.

Who?

Him there.

Do you see him?

Who's he... - It's Tarcisio.

What's he doing here?

He is a defrocked!

Hurry! Get them down here at once!

Come on, move it!

Reverend fathers,..

you must excuse our having to wake you.

We are good Catholics..

but we haven't had the time to educate ourselves.

For this reason we would like to ask you a few questions,..

to benefit from your education.

I've brought with me a friend who understands Latin well.

The lesson will be of use to us all. We're ready, sir.

Who said the words, "Quid autem amo, cum te amo?"

Bring in the others.

How! A learned padre, such as yourself, who doesn't know whose words they are!

Who said the words "Quid autem amo, cum te amo?"

Your questioning is an insult, to this place and to our calling.

I order...

yes, I order you all not to respond.

What a beautiful voice.

You, take them away.

Him and him.

Tell me, padre,..

is the active intellect part of the soul?

What, you don't know if the active intellect is part of the soul?

Perhaps it's a case of amnesia, ask him another one.

Could you tell us whether free will..

is or is not distinct from a man's free volition?

No, he's completely lost his memory.

We'll have to send him back to school.

Would you mind reciting the Adoration of the Cross, padre?

My people, what have I done to you?

How have I burdened you? Answer me.

Why did I draw you from the earth?

Have you...

Have you prepared the cross..

for the Lord?

Holy God, holy mighty One, holy immortal One, have mercy on us.

Because I guided you for 40 years in the desert.

I fed you, I brought you to the Promised Land,..

and made a cross for your saviour.

Holy God, holy mighty One, holy immortal One,..

have mercy on us....

That's enough! Take them all away! Out!

Out!

Who is it?

It's me. Michele.

Just a moment, I'll open up.

Can you help, I...

My dear.

You must excuse me.

I spent the night in the attic.

I didn't want to disturb.

Last night..

I escaped from San Salvatore in Lauro..

because...the Fascists arrived...

invaded.

They took..

many people.

I want to..

tell you something.

Do you remember..

How do you say...

The man with the limp,..

that you saw in church.

He was there.

He was asking the questions,..

and all who didn't know the responses to the prayers,..

arrested.

Tarcisio.

I don't know his name.

The one..

with the limp, whose foot...

Yes.

Now I see.

The swine!

I'm sorry.

My God.

But...

you certainly didn't have anything to eat, poor thing.

Come here.

Who is it? - Friends.

What friends?

It's me, Tarcisio.

What a surprise!

I thought you'd forgotten about me.

If only.

I'm joking.

I've been busy.

Listen, Esperia, the Germans are removing the wounded from the hospitals.

They're packing their bags at the German embassy. I'm leaving.

Some friends with a car are giving me a lift to Florence.

From there I'll find a way north.

Do you want to come with me?

Me? - Of course.

That's what I came to ask.

Esperia,..

it's going to be the end of the world here.

They'll be fighting street by street, house by house.

Rome will be demolished, stone by stone, and rightly so.

This city should be wiped off the face of the earth,..

this nest of cowards, traitors,..

spies.

You'll come with me.

Let's go. We'll go to Venice, huh?

I've many friends there.

Important people. You'll see who I really am.

I...

have some money put aside.

You won't need for anything.

I cared about Renato, you know.

I'd known him since he was a boy.

I did everything I could to try and save him.

I told him "stop! don't mingle with those people".

"Watch out, Giacinto is being watched!"

But he wouldn't listen... - Swine!

Don Valerio isn't there. - Where is he?

They don't know.

Go back and wait until he comes back.

Tell him that I'm waiting at home and to come immediately.

OK.

Looks like the Germans are leaving, huh?

Don Valerio wasn't there. The little girl's waiting for him.

It looks like the Germans are going.

Who is it?

It's me, Don Valerio.

Good evening, padre.

Ah, you're here.

Yes.

Good evening.

You wanted to see me.

Yes.

The man with the limp,..

do you remember him, padre?

Tarcisio.

Yes.

What about him?

He's dead.

But...when?

This morning. - And how?

I did it. - Both of us.

It was me!

And what's more..

he was unarmed.

Look.

Don Valerio, help us.

We need to get rid of him!

No.

We need to give him a Christian burial.

My God, the light's come back on. Turn it off!

No...

No, you don't know... You don't know.

I'm one of them,..

I'm a spy as well.

I told the Germans to come and look here.

When I was standing there with Renato.

They beat him on the soles of his feet with a lead pipe.

I told them..

what he wouldn't say.

I told them everything,..

that you were hiding here.

I would rather you'd been all killed, if it could save Renato.

But...

that's not how it turned out.

But that...that wasn't spying.

What is it then?

There's no point making excuses, Don Valerio.

I'm a stinker.

I disgust myself.

Everything disgusts me. Everything.

Oh, God.

I should have told you earlier.

It would have been better.

Better for everyone.

I can't take it any more.

Your men have arrived.

What's going on?

Who's here?

The Americans...

the English, the Allies are here.

I'll be back.