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A LOVE STORY

Hey, young man!

Have you seen run away on this road a girl with a dark coat? - No

And what do you do? - Me? The mechanic. - No, I mean what are you doing here now.

I'm going home. - Where do you live? - At that door over there.

And where do you work? - At SIMA, there around the corner.

"House and Shop."

Good night. - Good night.

I locked myself in here... to pull a prank.

Yes, yes, I understand... a prank to those two on the bicycle.

They're looking for you. - They're still looking? - Yes.

They even stopped me.

You live here? - Oh, I don't. I found the door open, I heard a noise and I hid here.

There, now you know everything.

Nothing went right tonight.

I've arrived. - Ah!

But what did you do? - Me? Nothing.

It was Giulio. Yes, a guy in the guesthouse where I stay.

He took me to some friends to play.

He said that if I brought him luck he'd give me 200 lire.

Some luck! It was a gambling den.

The police came, they all fled and left me all alone.

And why do you go with certain people? - Just so... It happens.

It's for the elevator. - May it be the police? - No, I don't think so.

But... If it's the police, what do I do?

Come to my place, quickly.

Don't make noise.

Hey, Gianni!

Go there in my room. Go!

Gianni? - Yes, Agostino. It's me.

Bye. Good night. - Good night.

I live here with a friend.

Well? So? What do you want to do?

Well...

For sure, it's not advisable for you to go away now.

If you want...

you can sleep here, no? - Yeah...

While I'm here, huh?

What is it now?

Nothing.

Never mind, just my nerves.

Excuse me.

Then, I'm going to sleep in the other room.

Thanks.

Goodnight, then. - Good night.

Look, tomorrow morning we go to work early. - Okay, I get it.

Excuse me, would you leave me a cigarette?

National. - Okay, National. I've no other.

Oh, you got so many. I'll take two more? - Yes, go ahead. - Three, four...

Thank you, eh?

I've seen these things only in the movies.

There's always a guy accompanying a girl to his room, puts her to bed,

and then he goes to sleep on a couch.

Quite satisfied, just like you. - Oh, yes?

Well, what are you doing? Even the pillow?

If I may, I'd like to sleep too, no?

I just don't understand. - Don't strain yourself.

Ah, I get it! She's ugly.

On the contrary, she's pretty.

Then I'll go look. - Don't be stupid! And let me sleep.

Turn off the light.

Oh, what an idiot!

If only it had happened to me. Well, such is life!

What an idiot!

Say... And that one there? We should wake her up, no?

Wait, I'll see to it.

She's pretty for real!

I won't wake her up. Poor thing.

You're leaving her here alone in our house? - What are you afraid of?

That she'll steal the silverware? - Well, you never know.

What are you doing?

"I'll be back at noon."

"If you go away, goodbye."

"If you go away, goodbye." Aw, come on!

Come on, let's go.

What are you doing? - I'm hiding my new hat.

I wonder what she'd do with your hat. - Ah, you never know!

Once, one with a pious face like that one there,

managed to snatch me a nice red crocodile belt.

Yeah, you laugh! Can't find those belts anymore!

Do we go? - Let's go.

You know what? I'll go home for a moment. - Ah! To check the silverware!

She's pretty, though! If you want, I'll go. - Don't bother, you think about eating.

Bye. - Bye.

Miss?

Miss? Hey, Miss!

Good morning.

Oh, it's you.

But it's noon already? - Yes, and already past too.

They woke me up early, this morning, beating the clothes in the courtyard.

Then, I came here...

In the sun one falls asleep easily.

It's beautiful up here.

It's true, I hadn't ever noticed.

Me too a cigarette. - Oh, excuse me.

Your terrace reminds me that of my home, in Tortona, when I was a child.

There were clothes hanging out to dry... and a beach chair. Everything like here.

Only the hens are missing.

I liked to bask in the sun, with eyes closed, thinking.

Thinking? What of?

Of what would come next.

And after... it came?

Yes. But it wasn't worth thinking so much about it earlier.

Are you still sleepy?

No!

Now I know why I've gotten so gloomy: I'm hungry.

I too haven't eaten. Below there's a dairy. - A dairy? - Yes.

Well, in lack of better...

This cappuccino is what we needed.

Oh, now I feel better. Is there a phone here?

Yes, there it is.

What number do you want? - 53-2-8-5.

53 ... - 2 - 2 - 8-5. - 8-5.

Hello? Here you are. - Thanks.

Hello? Gallini guesthouse? Ah, it's you? Anna speaking.

Yes, I've been out. Okay, I'll explain later.

What? And what does she care?

Okay, tell her to be quiet. But yes, I always gave them to her, no?

Ah, look, did you talk to Elena?

How much?! 500 lire?! Oh, but she's an usurer! For a fox almost new?

Well... Okay, no matter.

Yes, we'll talk later. Yes, I'm coming now. Bye.

Shall we go? - Let's go.

What passes by here? - The red circle line. - Ah, it's just fine for me.

Ah, here's my tram.

Then, see you soon. - See you soon? But it won't be easy to meet again.

Who knows? - And then it's better not to, you're too serious a guy.

Goodbye. - See you soon. - And thanks.

Oh, Pinky! Pinky! Dear little one! Leave my dog alone!

Excuse me, do you know Miss Anna? - Evil man! Oh, little Pinky!

I've waited for two weeks, enough now! - Be patient a few more days.

If I believed all these stories, no one would pay! Pay up, or go away.

Okay...

But how dared you rummage in my drawer?

It's no use to shout. Pay up and you'll get your brooch. - Oh, is that so?

If by tonight you don't pull it out, I'll sue you! - Do it, I can't wait!

We'll see then who goes to jail. - Yes, we'll see!

Good evening.

Good evening.

What are you doing here? - I came for... - You've picked a nice time.

Ugly witch! The only thing of my home left to me.

Well, what are you doing there? Come in. - Thank You.

How did you find me? - Ah, the phone. 53-2-8-5.

What a memory!

This morning...

I realized that you're in trouble, so I thought I might help you.

Today I got my paycheck.

I don't need anything, thanks.

But, on the phone weren't you talking about a fox?

Ah!

I haven't sold it.

I haven't sold it because... I told you, I don't need anything.

Well, by your arguing with the landlady one wouldn't say so. - So what do you care?

Me? I didn't think to offend you. After all it's not the first time one's in trouble.

For me it is neither the first nor the last, but I've always fared alone.

Excuse me, I thought I could be helpful to you.

Listen... - What? - You shouldn't take offense.

I'm a stupid girl, yes. Stupid and mean.

That's not true.

That's not true, I know that's not true.

How do you know?

I saw it this morning, on the terrace, while you slept.

Now she entertains men in her room: just what we needed!

Bitch!

Yes, I got it, he's going away now.

Ma'am, listen up. - What is it? - Would you give me the young lady's brooch?

What? - Yes, the brooch.

How much does she owe you? - But... 600 lire. - 600? - Yes.

Here you are. Two, four, six... Here.

Thank you. But I didn't mean... But you know... - Okay, no matter.

Here the brooch.

Why have you done this?

It's a keepsake?

Yes. My mother's.

Thanks.

Anna! Ah, sorry.

See how it suits me? You ready? Giulio is coming directly to the theater.

Oh, well, you go meanwhile.

What, you're not coming to dinner? - Hello, Anna. - No, I'm tired.

And what do we say to Giulio? - Tell him I'm not well, whatever you want.

You're quite something! - Well, I don't want to go out tonight, leave me alone!

Alright! - Let her alone. Bye, Anna. - All the best. - Bye.

Stupid girl.

Oh, what a torment! All day this music. My head is bursting!

# If you give heed to me... #

It's a beautiful evening, I think some air will do you good.

You think so? - I do.

All right.

If you want, I can take you to the theater.

You?

No.

Then, to the cinema. - Well, meanwhile let's go out, eh?

Ah, but perhaps it annoys you? In the street... - But no.

But yes!

Good morning, Engineer. - Good morning.

Good morning, Sir. Martini? - Yes.

Anna!

Ah, good morning.

What are you doing here?

I sell chocolates, and candies.

Extraordinary!

You disappear from the guesthouse,

everyone's looking for you, nobody knows anything. And now I find you here.

But it's amazing, you know?

Tell me, and Giulio? - Giulio? I haven't seen him anymore.

But I saw him the other night. He seeks you by sea and by land.

Well, reassure him, and don't tell him you saw me here.

Why?

Because. I prefer it.

But, well, you will explain! - There's nothing to explain.

One day one gets up, takes the newspaper, the fourth page:

"Seeking young lady beautiful presence, alert", and here I am.

You'll admit it's strange that a girl like you... Yes, of course...

Strange?

But it happens.

Excuse me, but I'm here since just two days and I wouldn't want the lady...

Who, the owner? No, don't be afraid. I'm an old customer.

And a serious person... here.

Ah!

It's already 5pm, and I've finished. Goodbye, Federico.

Clara, I'm going, OK?

Sir, the martini is served.

Thanks.

Engineer? Please.

Me?

What is it, Madam?

Tell me, you know Miss Anna?

Yes. - And what kind of girl is she? - Well, kind of... - How? - Kind of...

Good day, ma'am. - Ah, Miss Anna. - Good day, Miss.

We were just talking of you. - Of me? - Yes. The lady asked me what you're like.

Shall we tell her.. what you're like?

Miss Anna is a very good girl. Hard worker!

And serious. Which is good. - Ah, good, good.

Thank You. Good day, ma'am. - Good day, ma'am. - Good day, engineer.

Allow me.

You were kind earlier. Thank you. - For a little lie?

I enjoy being helpful to you.

You know, six hours without smoking is hard.

You're great. But then why are you there?

Because...

Tell me, I've a flair for this. You're not in love, by chance?

Eh, that too can happen, right? - Ah!

Goodbye, Federico, gotta run. - Goodbye.

Gianni?

Look, it's still there. - But, who knows how much it costs! - But no, let's go.

Are you happy? - Oh, yes.

You like it? - I'm no connoisseur, but the color is beautiful.

If we did it my way, I'd have got another 50 lire off.

I had the itch to hang out with you. It's the first time I bought a girl a dress.

You see? They look at you.

You remembered to invite your friend to dinner? - Yes. Oh, he'll bring the fruit.

What did he say about me? - But I assure you, that's in your head.

Eh, no, he's a little mad at me. Because of me he had to leave home.

Leave home... He went to a lower floor! Besides, he understood.

Shall we go to the guesthouse for my stuff? - Look, let's leave that stuff there.

Why? - Leave it there. This for the summer, for 2 or 3 months is enough for you?

Why? Want me to stay with you another 2 or 3 months?

Two, three, four, eight.. Who knows?

Gianni! - Agostino!

How did it go? - Fine! I got the rise! They sent the proposal to staff to be signed.

I'm glad. - I've another news. - What?

If all goes well, in 3 months I'll be a supervisor. - No! Very well!

But don't tell anyone. - Oh, imagine!

See you. - Bye.

I'm happy for Anna, you know?

For so long I said: "The rise will come", but it never came.

Honestly, I was a bit dejected.

Now she'll quit the pastry job, it's not a place for her. - That's a good idea.

But so far you've always sided with Anna to keep on working! - That was before.

Before? Before what?

Oh, nothing, I was just saying so. - "Saying so"? But what's with you?

Me? And what should be? Nothing's wrong. I'm happy for you.

If you're happy for me, why that face? It seems you're hiding something.

But what can I hide? Have you talked to Anna this morning?

I always talk to Anna. Why? She's got something?

No, because... she wanted to tell me... - Come on, speak, what did she say?

Well, she wanted to tell you, but then she told me, and I told her to tell you, but,

you know how women are, she said she'll tell you. Yes, that she'll tell it to you.

I short, what is it? I'm getting worried! - No, don't be alarmed.

It's not anything extraordinary, it's a normal thing.

It's nearly three months that you're together, right? So then...

No! - Yes.

Why didn't she tell me? - Oh, well... - Silly girl!

And you, couldn't you explain? - I meant to, but Anna... You know how women are.

You're an idiot! - No, but... Look, Gianni! - Buy a bottle! - Yes, all right!

What nuts!

Sorry!

Anna!

What's the matter? - Why didn't you tell me?

Oh, Gianni!

Then... You don't mind?

What are you saying, Anna?

Am I disturbing you?

Today, I don't know if you remember, I had been invited to lunch.

Isn't it true, Mr. Supervisor? - Stupid, I told you not to tell!

Not even to Anna? - Well, it's still far off. But I had the rise.

You had the rise? Great! - The staff already proposed it.

It will still take a few days, but it's certain.

What a day!

Hey! What are you doing? - What I can. If I wait for you, I won't eat!

Okay, but the new tablecloth! - I'm sorry.

Agostino at head of the table. He brought the bottle. - Why, I pay? - Sure!

But you told me to take it. - Yes, but you pay.

And I even got the most expensive. Okay then, my treat. - Fine.

The bottle is on me!- That's fine. - We get it. - Bon appetit.

Be quiet. Stand up.

As godfather of the soon-to-be-born baby that... that has to be born,

on this day, which is... a day of happiness for you two,

and it is for me too...er...

Yes, well, I toast to Agostino. Hooray! - Thanks, a nice speech.

Gianni. - Anna...

Who could that be at this hour? - I'll get it.

Does Anna Roberti live here? - Yes. But, what do you want?

We're the police. - Police?

What's up? - The police. They want to talk to Anna.

Excuse me.

Are you Anna Roberti? - Yes. - I need to talk to you.

Go ahead. - You were at the Gallini guesthouse before, right?

Yes. - Do you know that when you change address, you must notify the police?

Yes, but... - You've forgotten, eh? - Yes.

So, here it is.

Here there's a statement by you...

that you've made...

I think...

On May 12, 1939.

About your relationship with some Enrico Balducci, of Nicola, previous offender.

How long since you've seen Balducci?

Since then... I've never seen him again.

Tell the truth, girl. Balducci's in prison for continued fraud,

forgery, and qualified embezzlement.

If you know something, you should say so.

I don't know anything.

I haven't seen him since.

Alright. And now you live here?

Yes.

In care of?

Giovanni Castelli.

Giovanni Castelli.

All right.

Good day. Good day.

Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Where's Anna?

In the other room.

Gianni...

Gianni.

What?

What do you want to do now?

I told you so. You saw?

She'll be a good girl, sure, but...

Yes, in short, her former life...

Anna. Anna!

I believed that what was could never return anymore.

I've never asked you anything.

I'm going back to the workshop. And you? Go to the pastry shop?

Oh, no! Today I can't.

I'll call in sick.

Then we'll meet tonight at the usual cafe?

Why? We're still going out?

Didn't we say we'd go to the movies?

Come pick me up.

Yes...

Bye. - Bye.

Oh, no, Gianni.

I swear that next to you, I had forgotten everything.

Everything, I swear, Gianni! - I believe you, Anna.

You know...

that story of Turin, I... - Let's not talk about it anymore.

As you wish.

Are you tired? You want to sit? - Yes.

It would've been better to go to the movies.

Why?

You see? I don't even dare look at you.

I had so hoped...

But there's nothing to do.

Oh, what shame!

Why do you say that, Anna? You know, I've never asked you anything.

Instead I should've told you everything.

I was afraid of losing you. It's all been for nothing.

Look, Anna, it's been such a bad day for you...

You know, I've never given you anything...

But today...

I've wanted to buy you something.

Here it is.

Oh, Gianni! There was no need!

I would've remembered you anyway, always!

Won't you open it?

Gianni! - Anna!

Come on, Anna, don't cry, there are people. They'll think I'm mistreating you.

Oh, Gianni, I can't stop!

You are... I instead...

Oh, I'm so happy, Gianni. So happy...

Turn on the light, now.

Oh, it's beautiful! - What a beautiful light. - Beautiful.

Wait. - What are you doing? - I want to see the effect.

I love it, you know? - Look how the furniture gets shinier.

It's a completely different impression!

Fix it, Gianni. - Yes, yes, I'll do it.

Our house is beautiful, isn't it? - Yes.

That'll be Agostino. - I'll get it.

Hello, Anna. - Good morning. - How's it going? What have you done?

Are you crazy? You close the windows and turn on the light with the sun out there?

However... it's nice, eh?

I don't want to brag, but I chose it myself.

Eh, what mates! Not even when Mr Bertino got married we made so nice a gift.

Eh, it's useless. When one is likable...

And to think that I taught him the craft. - The same old story.

He'll head the department and me, nothing.

You know what's here? The wedding pictures.

Oh, finally! - They're beautiful, you know? - I've waited so long for them.

How nice! I look so good. It's a nice dress, eh? - What's so nice?

Look, Gianni, look how nice! - Ah, the photograph!

How beautiful you are, Anna. Well, you can see the photographer's classy.

He made us wait 10 days, but it was worth it. What a nice frame he gave us.

What photographer! The frame is from me. It's a gift for the bride.

Thank you, Agostino. - I too look fine, eh? - What are these?

Twelve copies. - Twelve copies?

Well, won't you give one to the pals who chipped in for the chandelier?

I know, but who knows how much it cost. - Eh, what a miser!

You know, Anna says we spend too much. - Ah, yes?

Well, come on, it's getting late. - Yup. - Bye, Anna. - Bye. Happy working.

Ah, for the sewing machine, we go tonight?

No, maybe we'd better wait, we had so many expenses...

But it's a good bargain. We need a sewing machine at home.

Come and get me tonight. But don't stay out, there's the lounge.

Alright. - Bye, Anna. - Bye.

Bye, Agostino. - Goodbye, Anna. - Let's go.

Excuse me, there's a woman who wants to talk to you. - To me? - Yes, in the lounge.

Anna! - Oh, Sandro.

How did you know I was here? Long time, no see.

Come into my office. - But I didn't want to talk to you.

Excuse me.

I've asked after you. You told me to come back today, remember? For that subsidy.

Ah, yes, I remember very well.

Show her in my office. - Right away. - Go on, ma'am, I'll be there. - Thank you.

To the right, ma'am.

But can I know what you're doing here? - I'm waiting for someone.

Say, is it Federico?

Federico?

How many mysteries! He told us you work in a pastry shop. - Yes.

He wouldn't tell us where, but we understood.

Are you still with him? - You're wrong, you know?

And then, look, I'd rather you left.

Ah, I see! I'm coming at an inconvenient time?

But don't worry, I won't talk.

Now I work with my dad, in the management.

Call me, so I can see you a few evenings.

Yes, yes, alright, but now go away, please.

Yes, yes, I'm leaving.

But you know you've become very pretty?

Let me see.

Let me see. - Leave me! - Anna!

Gianni! Gianni, Gianni... Let's go away. Please, Gianni, let's go.

But no, wait.

What do you want? - Nothing, I know the lady.

And you've the right to act as a rascal? - Quiet, we don't want to look bad.

For a girlie? She's not even worth it. - I'll show you! - No!

No!

No!

Gianni! Gianni! - What's going on? Stop it!

Stop! Stop!

Stop! You, come here!

Gianni! Gianni! Gianni! Gianni!

No, Gianni, no! - Get off me!

What's his name? - Forget it. - Nah, I'm not really the type.

He'll see tomorrow! - Scoundrel! - No, Gianni! Let's go! Let's go!

Coward!

Take it... and go away.

What did you do? Want to put at risk your job? That's the manager's son. - No.

So what?

Come on, Anna. - Yes, Gianni.

Oh, what have you done ... - Nothing.

Well, how did it go? - As I said.

There's nothing to do.

The manager said he appreciates our gesture, the solidarity of the mates towards you,

but that he never reverts his decisions.

Besides, I'd already imagined it. I went there this morning too.

Where? - To the manager. - You went to him? To do what?

Because.. If he cared, even to apologize to his son. - And what did he say?

Nothing, he didn't receive me.

This morning I found a job. - Yes?

In a garage. - In a garage? And what would you do there?

I'd work, no? What was I doing before in the workshop?

And... when do you start?

Tonight. It's a night job.

And Anna, what does she say? - Anna?

Anna, I've yet to see her.

This morning she went back to the shop.

Know what? I'll call her now.

..Thirty... Sorry.

Hello? What? Ah! Anna? The phone.

Thank you, ma'am. - It's your husband? - Yes.

Hello? Gianni? Tell me.

Oh, very good! How glad I am.

What? At night?

Yes. But no, Anna, it'll be for a few days.

I've many other things in sight. But this too is a good job.

Look, I'll pick you up tonight, so I'll see you before I go to work.

Be cheerful, eh? Please.

Yes, all right.

Bye, Gianni.

I'd like some comfits.

Federico, good morning. - Welcome back. - Thank You.

For your wedding not even a comfit.

That's the way to treat old friends... Ma'am?

Am I safe? I mean, may I speak safely?

Why? - I heard what your husband did for a joke by Sandro and I wouldn't...

How did you know? - When a person interests me, I become curious.

Of you, for example, I know life, times, and everything else.

And now I also know that your husband has a bad temper.

At least judging from Sandro's eye. - Well, he's like that.

However, after 10 years that he worked there, putting him in the street...

I know a person...

who, for another person, would be willing to do anything.

Even a call to the director of SIMA.

And who is this person? - That's me. - Oh, you know the director of the workshop?

I'm a friend of the general manager. - So you can help me?

Of course I can help you.

When you want, come to my office,

near here, and you'll see that with a phone call everything can be fixed.

Why do you want me in your office? There are phones everywhere, no?

Yeah, it's true...

But... the pleasure of offering you a cup of tea,

of having you as my guest, even if for a few minutes.

And then it's a delicate thing. - I get it, Federico.

I appreciate your delicacy, but I hope that Gianni has found another job.

Miss? - Yes, ma'am? - Think about it, I'm at your disposal.

Okay.

Yes, Ma'am? - I want that one. - This one? - No, the other one.

Here you go. - How much? - 150, madam.

Anna! - Oh, Gianni. - Hi.

How are you, aren't you tired? - No. You've been waiting for long?

No, but it's late and I must go. I want to be on time the first days.

But what is this work at night? You're not used to it.

It's for a few days only, until I find something better.

Are there engines there too? - No, it's a surveillance job.

Surveillance?! - Yes, a job like any other.

Basically, you're there, quiet, with a cigarette, a newspaper,

and if the thieves come, y'know what I do? Bang bang! And they flee. - Oh, Gianni!

Don't worry, this wouldn't kill a cat. They gave it to me there.

Everything that happens is because of me.

Don't be silly, Anna, I don't want to see you sad.

But I'm sad because this way we'll hardly meet anymore.

When you come home, I have to go out.

I can't even think of it.

You'll see, I'll soon find a better job than the workshop.

It's not the end of the world, then. Come on, laugh. Laugh a little.

You're always a boy, Gianni.

Here's my bus.

You'll see that tomorrow I'll be home before you go out.

Bye, Anna. - Bye.

And laugh!

Bye. - Bye.

Bye! - Bye.

Sir, the ticket.

Hey, the ticket. - Oh, sorry.

What? It's five o'clock already? - And fifteen.

I stopped to talk a while with Mr. Tommasi, for you.

It's five fifteen? Damn, I'll be late!

Give me that screwdriver.

Tommasi said he'll make you the letter for the gasworks. - Oh, yes?

Give me the pliers, please.

I'll give you the pliers on the head. - Why?

You mean to go on like this for long? - Like this how?

I mean, you don't want to be forever a night watchman,

or fix broken radios for a few pennies.

A skilled worker like you! - I have to eat, right?

Yes, and you should also sleep, instead... - Instead what?

You know that Anna earns more than me? - One more reason to find a better job.

But to find it you have to look for it.

I said that perhaps Tommasi writes a letter for you.

Ah, yes, the letter... Thanks.

"Thanks". "Thanks".

Ten ounces, how much? - 24 lire.

Once at the movies we bought 3 ounces. He ate almost all of them by himself.

He likes them so much. - Girls!

What are you doing? Who are those chocolates for?

For me, ma'am.

Ten ounces of chocolates. It's 24 lire, right? - Yes.

Ah, no, for you, 20 lire. - Thank You.

What is it? A party? A gift?

No, it's that today... Indeed, I wanted to ask you...

Anna would like to go at 17:00 since it's her anniversary... - What anniversary!

Don't mind her, please. - Hush! If I stay until eight maybe the lady says yes.

Do you need permission? - Yes, Ma'am, today it's three months since I met my husband,

and since he works at night and I day, I could say we hardly ever meet.

And so, I liked to surprise him.

I get it. If Clara remains... - Yes, Ma'am.

What time do you want to go away? - Well...

the soonest possible. - Alright.

Goodbye, and have fun! - Thank you, Ma'am! Thanks, Clara!

Well, I run to bring back this radio.

Come on, you put it away here.

If I'm late, I don't even get those few pennies I have coming.

Aren't we going to see Tommasi? - Yes, after.

Meet me at six, at the workshop.

Oh, look, put away that stuff, so that Anna doesn't notice. - Okay!

At six, then. - Yes, bye. - Bye.

Gianni?

Anna!?

Where's Gianni?

Gianni... Gianni is out. - He's out?

Yes, er... Yes, because we have to meet tonight at six.

And I had asked permission to be a while with him.

What this stuff? What are you doing? - I had come by for a moment to...

to put in order.. I was repairing...

Well, it's no use, I'm no good at telling lies.

And now that you've seen...

Well, yes, in short...

it's Gianni's stuff. - Gianni's?

And what does he do with it? - He works with it.

He's just gone with a radio this big on his back.

He repairs radios, radios out of order.

When does he sleep then? - I said so too!

Wasting time in these trifles instead of finding a job.

A job? But he already found one. - Oh, a nice job. Night watchman at 20 lire!

20 lire? He had told me 40! - Yes, 80! It's 20 lire!

And for a job that's not a job. For a job that debases him.

What is it, Anna?

Nothing.

I thought Gianni wouldn't hide anything. - When one truly loves, it is so.

But now that you know the truth, you must do something, Anna.

Me? - You alone can make him understand his wrong.

His wrong.. Poor Gianni, working day and night.

And ruins his health. But his duty would be to find a real job.

As if it were his fault.

Sure it's his fault!

Gianni isn't any worker.

For one like him, there's room in any workshop, and they must pay him well.

But he still hopes to return to SIMA. - You think they won't take him back?

You tell me why they should rehire him? To please him? Or me?

And then...

there's another reason: the house.

The house?

Yes, he says that here he had settled well.

He counted on spending his whole life here with you.

Maybe... You know how he is.

Maybe the memory of meeting you here... and he...

is a poet.

Poor Gianni.

Why do you talk so poorly of him? - No, Anna!

I love him. Almost like you.

But you have to try to recall him to reality, to shake him.

It's easy to say: "I don't like another workshop. I'm fine in this house."

Sometimes in life we must also do what we don't like.

Certain situations, it's better to face them.

Don't you think?

Yes. Yes, you're right.

Where will you meet Gianni?

At the workshop. At six we have to see Tommasi. Apparently there's a position.

You should come, I'll begin the discussion, and you... - No, it's better I don't.

Indeed, don't tell him that I found you here at home and we talked about him.

And that I've seen this stuff. - Hell... maybe it's better.

Well, I'm going. - Where are you going?

To buy some fruit for tonight.

Look, it's going to rain. - Well, no matter.

Wait. At least take Gianni's raincoat.

No, it's too big. - Well, if it rains you'll put it on your shoulders. - Okay.

Oh, look, you've met me downstairs, and I don't know anything, OK?

You see that water? You could've brought my raincoat. - Anna took it.

Anna? Then she came home sooner.

Yeah, I saw her down at the entrance. She went to buy something.

And what did she say? - Nothing! What should she say? She was in a hurry.

She'll look funny in the street with my raincoat. - Yeah!

Shall we go? There's Tommasi waiting. - Yes, let's go. - Come.

And so you're happy. - We were.

But since he lost his job, you can't imagine my sadness in seeing him so.

The new job humiliates him. He won't seek another one because

for him the workshop is like another home.

He says nothing, but I know how much he suffers.

And if I think that all this happened because of me... - Enough with the blues.

You'll see, everything'll be fine. Let's have a drink, huh?

What do you prefer? Choose. - No, thanks, Federico.

So no doubt about it: radical change. Once you would've never said no.

Do you remember in Rapallo, with Giulio, that collective hangover?

You were smashed more than the others.

Come on, Anna. - No thanks.

A cigarette, at least?

Thanks.

Thank goodness. I thought you had even quit smoking.

Indeed.

Say what? - Oh, nothing, nothing...

Well? Don't you cough? - And why should I cough?

Because you've just the air of a little saleslady

who's for the first time face to face with a man.

Oh, there you go! Now yes, you're perfect.

Please, Federico... - What?

Ah, the phone call. Wait, let me at least look at you.

Our little saleslady... - Please.

All right, let's go call. This way, please. - Thank You.

But you think that your friend... - You'll hear.

Go on, go on, please.

So, let's see... - But Gianni must not know. - You mean?

Yes, they should call him from the factory, as if it were their iniative.

All right, we'll do this too for you.

Dial the number yourself, you'll see that it brings you luck. - Me? - Yes.

45 - 45... - 2-5-2-3-4. - 2-3-4.

You're a little excited? - A little. - Hello? Please, the Commendatore.

Yes, tell him Federico. Want me to ask him also a pay rise?

Oh, no, just get his job back. - As you wish. You can do anything, y'know?

Hello? Hi, James. Not bad, thanks.

No, no, it's my usual laziness. Alright, tomorrow night we go to dinner together.

At eight, alright. Ah, okay, no women. A business lunch, yes.

Look, James, I have to ask you a favor. Thank you.

It's about a worker, rather, a worker fired some time ago and whom you must rehire.

No, no "I'll see". It's precisely a personal favor I ask of you.

That's it, fine. But of course I care a lot.

He's... - Gianni Castelli, worked for 10 years in the factory...

His name is Gianni Castelli. Yes, Gianni Castelli.

No, it was a momentary outburst. I know him better than you.

I assure you he's a good guy and a great worker.

Yes, yes, full of qualities. No, let me talk, James.

Even the director's son has his faults, eh?

That's it, provided he gets back his job. - Tell him to call him themselves.

Look, James, you should do me a favor.

See if you can avoid that he knows it was me who took up his case. OK?

Do this, you send for him. What?

No, apologies are up to him. And he'll apologize to the director too.

Yes. You give him a nice rebuke and put him back in his post.

Thank you, James, I knew I could count on you. Thanks, see you tomorrow. Bye.

Oh, Federico! - You happy? - You can't imagine what this means to us.

And if you want, in a month, a pay rise.

Then department head, and a guaranteed career.

You joke because you don't know him, he's a good guy,

and works with passion. - I believe it.

I don't know how to thank you. You've been really kind.

May you be happy as I am right now.

And as will be Gianni.

Thanks again, Federico.

Oh, is that it? You're leaving?

Yes, I'm sorry but I'm already late. - Yeah! You're late?

What's wrong? Why do you look at me like that? - Nothing.

But, a tipple before going?

Won't you drink to the health of your old Federico?

If you want... - Thanks.

Sit down, please.

Are you happy, Anna? - Oh, yes, very.

Thanks.

Anna.

Anna... - No, Federico, let me go.

Eh, no, Anna!

I've been admiring you for awhile.

You really are perfect.

You forget only one thing: that I'm not an idiot.

But what is it? What you mean? - You know well why I invited you here.

That's why you said no before but today you've come.

You know that I like you. I've always liked you.

But that's enough! - Leave me!

No, leave me, leave me, Federico!

Leave me!

Let me out! Let...

Oh, no. You won't go away. - Let me go, there's my husband waiting for me.

Well, the hubby will wait. I'm due at least that, no? Let him wait.

He knows very well that this type of phone call can't be handled in two minutes.

Where is he? Down there, eh? - You're a scoundrel.

Maybe but not an imbecile. I've already told you that.

And if you thought you could trick me, you were wrong.

See, I'm calm, quiet..

because I know you will not go away. - How's that?

Because you don't want your husband to know you were in jail for a year.

No! Not that!

And that you're a thief!

That's not true. - Ah-ha!

Your face changed.

What a surprise, huh? Poor Anna.

Do you remember the lawyer Anselmi?

He's a friend of mine. See how strange is life?

Federico knows what the dear hubby doesn't know.

I would have spared you this sorrow,

but you've been anything but kind to me.

And you know that when I set my mind on something... - Open that door.

Anna! Are you crazy?

Open it!

You're a comedian, but with me you're wrong again.

I'm not afraid. You, however, you're afraid.

You're terrified that your husband may know. - You won't tell him!

Go back in there. - Don't tell him! - And who'll stop me?

You?

The witness Balducci.

The witness Balducci!

Enrico Balducci, of Nicola?

Yes, Excellency.

Swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Say "I swear."

I swear.

You have several convictions. You have to serve, in all,..

18 years.

Do you know the defendant?

Yes, excellency.

The record shows that on February of 1939

you were arrested following a theft in the apartment of Mr. Redaelli,

along with a certain Vitali Bruno, now a fugitive, and the defendant, Roberti Anna.

During the investigation, both you and Vitali

have said that you had met Ms Roberti in your guesthouse

and that it was she who prepared the theft.

Despite this though, now as then, Ms Roberti insists on her innocence.

We have called you to hear if you'll confirm your testimony at the time.

Ms Roberti claims that the stolen goods

found by police in her mattress had been hidden by you, without her knowledge.

By me? By Vitali.

By Vitali?

Ah, so it was Vitali. - Yes.

So why in the trial of '39 did you claim that she was the only culprit?

Vitali had made me believe that...

What?

Nothing.

I advise you talk.

In short, I thought that by accusing her, I'd get away with a few months.

Think carefully before you answer.

In this trial, it is essential to highlight all the defendant's legal precedents.

But... - Tell the truth!

You're serving 18 years, and for that theft you already had the maximum sentence.

On the evening of January 8, Anna Roberti was or was not in her room?

No.

She wasn't there.

Silence! And Ms Roberti was or wasn't she in agreement with you?

She knew nothing about it.

Anna! I knew you were innocent!

Return to your place, you!

Don't worry.

Before concluding, I want to remind, once again, that human life is sacred,

and no one has the right to destroy it.

While accepting the justifications brought by the defense,

we cannot admit that a woman, in full possession of her mental faculties,

wields a loaded revolver and shoots at point blank range without the intention to kill.

We agree, after the testimonial evidence, that the gun

found itself in the hands of Ms Roberti for an unfortunate circumstance.

But this fortuity does not exclude the homicidal will.

Ms Roberti killed

after finding a revolver in her hands, yet she killed because she meant to kill.

This painful tragedy can inspire in our mind a feeling of pity,

but not of indulgence!

This is why I insist,

and I ask this most excellent court,

to recognize Ms Roberti as guilty of first degree murder,

and even granting her the benefit of the provocation,

according to Article 575 of the Criminal Code,

to sentence her to 18 years imprisonment.

I wish that those who are to judge would feel, as I feel,

the profound difference that exists

between the delinquent hardened in the painful experiences

that the prosecutor has depicted for us,

and the sorrowful figure of Anna Roberti,

as it emerges, not from my words, but from the findings of the trial itself.

No, gentlemen...

Anna Roberti didn't kill because pushed by vulgar interest or low passions.

Her life stands to show us the desperate will to redeem herself.

Perhaps many ignore the ordeal of these young women who,

lost in big cities, are attracted and overwhelmed by the glitter of an easy life.

But Anna Roberti managed to draw back in time,

and, in a pure love,

she learned to forget the past.

To the man who married her,

she concealed just one thing.

She omitted having been a year in prison for a conviction of theft.

She omitted it, gentlemen of the Court, because she was innocent!

And the belated confession of Balducci has shown us the real motive for this crime.

It has also shown that the unbelieved confession of Anna Roberti is true!

Let's imagine now this woman who's facing a hateful blackmail

that can upset her whole life, facing the threat that her husband may learn about

that moment of her life, which pitifully remained in the dark.

The most serious moment of her life. Indeed, were it not for Balducci's revelation now,

who would have believed in her innocence?

Sadly, finding a revolver at hand has been, as we know, an unfortunate coincidence.

But she did not grasp this weapon with the intent to kill.

She grasped the revolver, just as you'd grab any object, to defend herself

and to repel a terrible threat.

A shot went off.

Anna Roberti killed in a moment of bewilderment

to choke a past coming back, threatening, unjust and inflexible,

to ruin her happy life.

Gentlemen of the Court, Anna Roberti is not a murderer.

Anna Roberti has killed, but did not want to kill,

and you will judge her in your humane and superior wisdom.

The Court.

In the name of H. M. Vittorio Emanuele III, by the grace of God

and the will of the nation, King of Italy and Albania, Emperor of Ethiopia,

the Assize Court of Rome, First Chamber, considers Anna Castelli n�e Roberti

guilty of manslaughter,

and having regard to Articles 584 and 62 number 2 of the Criminal Code,

condemns her to imprisonment for 10 years.

You have three days to appeal to the Court of Cassation. The hearing is closed.

Anna!

Be brave, Anna.

"Maternity Ward"

Here's the child.

Good morning, doctor. - Good Morning. How's it going? - Fine thanks.

This one was off a fever this morning, doctor.

Please. They said he weighs less than 2.5 kilos. He's too small?

He'll grow. The important thing is he's okay.

Please prepare number 27. She's arriving soon. - All right, doctor.

You, the assistant, the professor, all liars!

Yesterday it was a matter of 2 or 3 hours. We're at 22 and I'm still here.

I'm still here.

You're waiting too? - Yes.

And you can remain so quiet?

Ah, I get it, it means that yours is born. And mine, instead...

Well, congratulations. And your wife is fine?

I'm expecting her at any moment. - But... she's to come here?

Then it means that not even she has... Oh!

And you're here... and let her.. come here all alone?!

I didn't want to, there was a mishap. - Of course, it's a matter of character...

One is like that and... And I'm not! I am not! So there!

Look, I'll go out, if I don't take some air I'll get sick.

Should they call Mr. Bini, that's me, don't forget, please, Bini, I'll be right!

Just some air, be right back!

Good morning, professor. - Hello. Any news? - All is fine.

I saw number 26, we must operate. - All right, we'll operate.

Excuse me, professor, are you the boss? I mean... the head physician?

I'm Dr. Venturi. What can I do for you?

My wife is coming here. She's Anna Castelli.

Perhaps you're already aware, you know her case. - Yes, I know her case.

Well, my wife is very weak...

I'd like to ask you... She's a good girl, though...

I don't know how she'll cope with such a thing... - It's your first baby?

Yes. Why, this worsens things? - No, not much.

Well, you see, I'd like... that she had some special care.

Oh, but here everyone has that. - I know, sorry, I didn't mean this.

If she needs anything more, I'd make any sacrifice. I can pay for everything.

No need. Don't worry.

I myself will watch over your wife, and it won't cost you any extra.

Thank you, professor.

But I'd like to do something. If there's need of workers, I've many free hours.

For radiators, for electrical systems... - No, there's no need.

And rest assured for your wife, young man. - Thank you, Professor.

But, please be careful...

It's here that we must enter.

Anna!

Oh, Gianni!

I knew I'd find you here, waiting.

Will you come in?

Need anything else? - No, now it's our care here. - Then I'm going down.

Good luck.

Good Morning. - I'll see if your bed is ready. Wait here.

Sit down, Anna, you must be tired.

How are you, Anna? How do you feel? I was so worried about you.

I feel good, Gianni, now that I'm close to you.

You know, along the way I saw a doll in a shop window. It had blond hair.

I thought that I could, but it was best to ask you.

Why are you smiling?

You're still a boy.

Maybe it was too big for her, but when she'll grow up...

You're convinced that it'll be a girl.

You wish it so much. - Yes. Because I want her to take my place next to you.

We'll come to see you once a week, on visiting days. - No, Gianni.

This is why I wanted to talk to you. I don't want our child to see me in there.

Tomorrow she might remember.

She must stay away from me. - Why, Anna?

She will know everything about you, I want her to know the truth, to love you.

That's impossible. She'll be ashamed of me in front of other kids.

She'll be the daughter of a... - What do you say, Anna?

You are so good.

You're the only one to believe it.

But you'll see, I will try to be so. I want you to be pleased with me.

Madam, it's all ready for you, you can come.

Now you have to part.

Oh, Gianni!

Wait, Anna.

I had forgotten what flowers were.

Goodbye.

Farewell, Gianni.

Until some time ago I sang and danced at the Alhambra.

I didn't expect to end up here one day, I didn't want to think about it.

I'm not like the others who can afford to have children.

You say so now.

On this point, I won't change my mind. I could never stand children.

Look at that one! Don't you see how ugly they are?

The others may be ugly! Not mine!

No, no, be good. Mama's lovely eyes!

I don't breastfeed mine, I don't even hold him. - So what do you do?

Who do you leave him with? - Who knows? Someone will care him, no?

Why, you would like to keep yours?

I would.

No, she's here.

Anna! - Gianni.

I was so afraid that they would bring there before I could see you.

How do you feel now? - Okay. - Were you treated well?

Oh, yes, they were all very kind to me.

You know, Gianni,

last night I had such strange dreams...

I was dressing and undressing our baby girl.

She wept when I slipped on her the sleeves of the dress.

But she wasn't naughty.

All children do so.

Anna, what is it? - Nothing.

It's over.

If our child has blue eyes... - Of course she will, they'll be like yours.

If she has blue eyes, when she grows up,

you shouldn't let her wear green dresses.

You must choose pretty little things.

Of course, Anna. But there's time to think about this.

And then, it will depend on you, you'll take care of it.

Listen, you must never close her in a dark closet, to punish her.

It was terrible for me when I was a child.

You must promise me. Will you remember? - Don't worry, Anna.

You will tell me each time what I have to do.

What's in the package?

Don't you like it?

Oh, how's small.

I'm not expert, I bought just one before taking more.

At the store they told me that it's okay.

What else is there?

I bought it for you. I want you to be beautiful when the little one'll see you.

What beautiful colors!

But you shouldn't have. You've had so many expenses!

And now with the baby...

I had some savings.

And Agostino?

I don't see him nearly more. You know, we make so different lives.

Oh, poor Gianni...

You remained alone because of me!

Why, Anna?

There is you. We are the two of us, the two of us.

And this is enough.

The others didn't believe me.

You alone believed me.

Yes, Anna.

Because you love me, right? - Yes, Anna.

And you will love me forever? - Yes.

Even... if now I were to... - No, Anna!

I know, Gianni.

I've always known.

Now we have to move her.

Wait a minute.

I'm quiet now.

I have no more fear.

I'll wait for you, Anna. - I will be back, Gianni, I promise.

They're boys? - I don't know. - What, you haven't seen them yet?

What's it to you? The less I see them, the better!

And much better for them if you never will!

One is there. Come with me.

It is that woman's? - Yes. - You know you can't.

This is not needed, you don't breastfeed them.

For now we'll take the children away, then I think they'll take steps toward you.

Where do you bring them? - In the newborns hall.

They'll return after? - But you won't breastfeed them!

Will you let me see them, at least once?

Alright.

Here they are.

They're ugly! - No, one is of the finest, weighs three kilos.

Three kilos?

Yes, but that one's ugly. - It's a girl, she was born a bit weak.

Why is she crying?

She's hungry, if you give her some milk she won't cry anymore.

Professor!

Professor, my wife? - Keep calm, we examined her just now.

I won't hide that it's a difficult birth, because your wife is very weak.

Yes, I know.

Indeed, it's my duty to warn you that an operation will be necessary.

An operation? But then it's...

Hopefully her heart withstands.

So we can save also the baby.

The baby? What do I care about the baby? You have to save my wife!

You have to save my wife! - Of course, we'll do all we can.

Save her, professor. Don't think of the baby. What does it matter?

Think of my wife. Promise me you'll save her!

I repeat that we'll do all we can, but try to calm down.

Here the wait will seem longer. Go out, some air will do you good.

No, I can't, I have to stay here. I have to stay here.

Do as you wish.

That poor guy! I feel so sorry for him!

He must love her a lot! - How many years must she serve? - Ten.

For her husband she's as good as dead. - Just so.

Instead he just wants her salvation, of the baby, he doesn't care.

She, when she heard that the baby couldn't be born alive without an operation,

you've seen you too, she was like crazy! - She'd give her life to save it.

But it's strange. Did you hear how she's sure that it'll be born a girl? - Yup!

Professor, everything is ready. - Okay. Let's go.

Doctor...

The professor.

Professor...

What do you want? - The baby girl.

Save the baby girl. - Why, yes, of course.

You must not think of me, I'm so tired... - Stay calm.

Promise me that you'll save the baby girl.

Let Gianni have at least the baby girl!

Don't fret like that, it'll hurt you, you must think of yourself too.

Oh, it doesn't matter. For me it doesn't matter...

as long you promise me... - Sure, stay calm.

Gloves.

The baby girl... Save the baby girl.

The baby girl... Save the baby girl!

It's a girl. A beautiful little girl.

Take her to Gianni. - Yes.

I promised him that I would be back.

Tell him... that I sent her to him.

Yes, but don't fret.

Quick, another silk.

The pulse?

Oxygen.

Come on, quick!

The baby girl...

I sent her... to him...

Miss!

My wife? Couldn't I see her, before...

Impossible. No one can enter.

Well, you see, I wish...

When they took her away I didn't encourage her enough.

Tell her I'm here, and I'll do anything so that she won't return to prison.

And not to worry...

Can't you do that?

Your wife...

won't have to go back in that prison.

A girl was born.

A girl?

And my wife?

They had promised that...

Has something happened?

Dead?

You! You promised me you'd save her, and instead you killed her!

We have done everything possible, but the heart was too weak and didn't hold.

But you had to save her! You had to save her, you know?

You had to save... her!

Anna!

Anna! My Anna!

Here's your baby girl.

Don't you want to see her?

No! No!

Take her away, for God's sake! Take her away!

Your wife, before she died, heard that a girl was born

and told me:

"Take her to Gianni, and tell him.. that I sent her to him."

And she's dead like that...

serene...

almost happy.

Gianni!

I'm back!

Anna!

Anna...

English subs by edam17@KG January 2015