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# Get out of there.

# Go away, you crazy girl.

# Go, moth, and return.

# And back to this air So fresh and beautiful.

# You see I also

# I glare slowly And I burn myself... #

- Good morning, Nelide. - Good morning.

- I didn't think you could hear me. - What's the problem ?

- I made breakfast. - I'm not hungry, thank you. - I knew it !

- It's ready to take away. - You've thought of everything.

- You can't make a fool of your stomach. - Neither can you, it seems to me.

If you had a wife, she would not let you go out on an empty stomach.

Oh, yeah.

- Have a good day. - Same to you.

Words in the wind !

I talk And the mister doesn't even hear me.

(in Neapolitan) Speak louder, Nelide.

Aunt Rosa.

I am not capable.

- "He who is born round, does not die square." - No one is born learned.

Now you are here and you have to do something

Or else our young master will remain there spinster for life.

You guys make it easy, huh.

What do I know about love ?

What a splendor, it looks like a queen's trousseau.

Your mother has never been so happy.

Yes, I didn't understand What she put in her head.

- He turned the house upside down for a couple of of tickets. - We know.

- Where has Mary gotten herself into ? - Be patient, it is worth it.

- Look at this cuteness ! - How beautiful! - Beautiful!

He didn't make her beautiful, she is beautiful. She looks like a mermaid.

- Mom. - What? - Please.

- What did I say wrong ? He's your boyfriend. - He isn't.

Why would a German officer should send you so many letters ?

Tell us, Maria, what is the officer like ?

Carla, you say it that you have been to Ischia with them.

Beautiful, tall, blond. He looked just like a... German.

- You can tell ! It's German ! - There are Germans and Germans.

One who paints like this Has a sensitive artist's soul.

- And he is in love. He made her very beautiful. - Mother! - What is it?

- Won't you stop ? - Mamma mia, my daughter, what a temper you have.

If it were up to you, the sealed mouth should be had !

Stitched ! Mamma mia...

Don't get angry.

You know what your mother is like.

Yes, I know what it looks like, however....

I wish every once in a while he would realize realize what I am like.

Give me a smile.

Let me go to work quietly.

Thus.

- See you later. - Good work.

("Dear Enrica, this is my last letter.")

("By the time you read it, I will already be in your wonderful city.")

("and we can talk looking into each other's eyes.")

What is it, Raphael ?

Commissioner, respectfully speaking, eh, but ...

I say what I see.

- May I ? - If I tell you that you can't, does it change anything ?

A man cannot be alone all the time.

By dint of being sad, it gets old sooner, I tell you.

- Who tells you that I am sad ? - Even a blind man would see that.

- You are also more wasted than usual. - By the way.

Here is the breakfast that Nelide made for me.

Eat, you look wasted yourself.

You provoke me, but you know I don't back down.

You can smell it from here. These are the important things in life.

I tell you that you can favor....

- You eat it, it's better. - Favor.

[KNOCK ON DOOR]. Come in !

- Commissioner Ricciardi. - Countess. Ruotolo, thank you.

Take a seat.

- Leave it with me. - Thank you.

So. what can I do for you ?

I would like to talk to you.

- It is important. - You can speak freely, I guarantee it.

Whatever.

You have met my husband, Count Romualdo.

- He is in jail for the murder of lawyer Piro. - Heard.

- Sorry. - The investigation has been closed by one of your colleagues.

Yes, De Blasio.

What can we do for you ?

My husband is not "a stickler."

With the game he ruined himself And it ruined me too.

- Despite his vices, he is not a murderer. - Well...

Countess, he confessed.

- Mind, I know that. - And how do you know ?

He often comes back late, sometimes drunk, sometimes not coming back at all.

But he returned home that night.

I wish I could believe you, countess.

Why would an innocent man accuse himself of a crime he did not commit ?

- A murder, then ? - I don't know.

I do know, though. that he was in the house that night.

- Did you tell the investigators ? - Yes, but no one listened to me.

- With the confession, it closed immediately the case. - Too quickly.

Therefore, I am here, to ask you to find out the truth.

I do not deny that you put me in a delicate condition.

Interfering in the work of others On a closed case...

I know, however. When we met, you ...

You seemed to me to be a man ...

Who does not settle for with the most comfortable solutions.

Was I wrong ?

I am not promising anything, but I will do what I can.

[ORGAN MUSIC].

(in Neapolitan) # Look at this moth

# How it goes round and round.

# How it comes back again

# To attempt this candle.

# Moth, this is a light.

# It is not rose or jasmine. #

[SINGING]

Sorry, Don Pierino, if I disturbed you.

Good morning, knight.

Warming up my voice a little bit, before saying Mass.

After all, even the folk song comes from our Lord, doesn't it ?

- Are you all right ? - I have to ask for your advice.

Julius, this face I have never seen you.

- What's going on? - Enrica.

- Is he not well ? - Healthy yes, but unhappy.

I see it, but I can't do anything about it.

- This breaks my heart. - What is the problem ?

- She has fallen in love with a man who cannot love her back. - Do you know him?

For the love of my daughter, I did something that is not in my nature.

I talked to him and he promised me

that he would clarify his feelings for Enrica.

And Ricciardi did not ?

How do you know that it is him ?

I know the commissioner.

Just looking into his eyes to know that he has a torment.

I know that he is a fair and just man.

If you have not yet spoken to your daughter

there must be a more than valid reason.

Do not doubt it and be patient.

Dear Don Pierino, nothing wears out a father's patience

Like the pains of a daughter.

- It is the most difficult profession. - Eh.

[KNOCK ON DOOR]. Come in.

- De Blasio, good morning. - Ricciardi.

Um... What can I do for you ?

I know that you have been involved of the murder of one such Pyro.

- Yes, why? Have a seat. - No, I'm passing through, disturbing you for a little while.

I'm following an investigation that may have connections to that case.

I could use look at your file.

- You know that the files cannot leave the office. - I know that.

- If you prefer the official ways, I'll have Garzo ask for it. - No !

If we don't help each other among colleagues, don't we ? Eh !

Only this file is a pittance.

It is a case born closed. Count Palmieri confessed.

- I know, and it will mean that I will make make do with what little there is. - Ah.

I'll go get it for you.

- It is in the archive. - Thank you. - You're welcome.

So, let's see here where he's...

Ah, here it is.

Filed practice found.

Then.

Not this one... Here it is.

It's him, here he is, see ? He is here.

See ? As I said.

There is the report, the report of the medical examiner and the confession.

- Who found the body ? - Eh... the servant girl.

It was the servant girl, she found him in the morning in the study.

- The wife was at home and the daughter at school. - What do we know.

-De Blasio. -Eh. -Isn't it more convenient, if you bring him in here five minutes ? -Yes.

- I was asking you... - Yes. - What do we know about the victim ?

Lawyer Piro was a regular frequenter of exclusive salons.

In truth, he was a loan shark.

He enjoyed lending money to the lapsed nobles.

Count Palmieri of Roccaspina among cards, horses and more

owed him a boatload of money.

- Who did the appraisal? - Your friend, Modo.

- Who did you interview? - Family members, the maid...

Then we stood there, the count came and confessed.

- Can I take a look at it ? - Eh.

I'll see if I have any matches with my case and return it to you.

All right, I'll give it to you for today. Will you bring it back in the morning ?

- It will be done. - Heh. - De Blasio. - Eh.

- Good work. - Thank you.

"During the night of the murder."

"under the influence of alcohol and after losing at gambling."

"Count Palmieri goes to lawyer Piro"

"to convince him to postpone the repayment of a debt."

Piro lets him into his office and there they have an altercation.

Count Palmieri takes an object from the desk

can't remember whether a pen or a letter opener.

It hits him, gets scared and runs home.

The next day, he decides to return to Piro, however, he finds the police.

How come no one has heard them ?

When they met the time before, they felt them very much.

Commissioner, you know what esteem I have of that blunt stopper De Blasio

But the solution to the case lies on a silver platter.

To the blunt cap We have to give the minutes back in the morning.

- You copy them, I'll go talk with Modo. - Excuse me.

If you allow, I would have Antonelli copy them.

- My hands are too big, it doesn't come out well. - Do as you like.

Keep in mind that this is an unauthorized investigation.

- We must not find Garzo in the way. - No... Mmm !

Ah, what a surprise !

Since we have been in government, the police are on vacation !

It is not a reproach, it is a fact.

- Naples by now is better than Switzerland. - Yeah.

- It seems we will soon be speaking German. - Let's eat chocolate.

Great people the Germanic people, there is little to joke about.

You know this, I never joke. Forgive us, let's get back to work.

- Bravo. - With permission. - Bravi.

As they say in these cases ?

"Auf wiedersehn" ! Counselor...

- "A soreta. - Hey. - Eh !

I said: "That's it, the eclipse is here."

- I need you. - One first says hello, says how are you....

- No ? Then maybe I'll answer you. - How should I stay ?

Being sick is not a crime nor is saying it for now.

"Thank you, Dr. Modo, for these kind words, I will think about it."

- All right, what do you want ? - Lawyer Piro. - "Lawyer Piro" ?

- Attorney Piro. - Yes. - What do you want to know ?

- If he is still dead ? - Yes, even as he died.

How did lawyer Piro die ? Let me remember.

Lying on the desk With his throat punctured.

- No evidence of struggle. - The weapon ? - They had not found it.

- You must have an idea. - From the wound, yes.

The throat was perforated from the right side

And the weapon had severed the jugular.

This would not suggest the letter opener

Rather to a sharp object.

-That rules out your intelligence. -You're really fit.

- What happened today ? Is there any news ? - Who can know ?

- Does it involve a woman ? - You are perceptive, really.

You know what you should do ? Police commissioner.

- Do you see that this is serious ? - Yes, but it is not serious.

You don't mention the mystery woman. Can you tell me more about the case ?

Why do you care so much Piro ? One less worm around.

- That's better, isn't it? - Yes, but something in this story doesn't sit well with me.

- At what time did he die ? - If I remember well, between midnight and two o'clock.

If you don't have any other questions or anything else to ask, I do.

- I have a lot to do. - What do you say, cherchez la femme?

- Something like that. Hi, Ricciardi. - Hi.

Hawk ?

I was expecting you days ago.

Autumn has begun.

No more people on the street.

No more chairs in alleys.

No more rumors.

Someone once told me that the souls of the alleys are made of glass.

You can look through it.

- What do you see in these souls ? - Life.

- I brought you the information you wanted. - Good.

Her name is Colombo Enrica.

As you already know, he lives on St. Teresa Street, as does he.

Exactly in the building across the street.

What else have you discovered ?

She trained as a schoolteacher, still lives with her parents.

The father owns a hat store.

Hawk, tell me whether there is something between them or not.

No, ma'am, there is nothing.

The girl was dating the late housekeeper Vaglio Rosa.

Surely they know each other, at least by sight.

In any case

we already had a pretty accurate quite specific about the girl.

An informative ? How come ?

Sometimes it is not a person that matters, but his or her connections.

This summer, Ms. Colombo taught at the colony in Ischia.

He met a German officer.

They made friends.

- Do you mean they got engaged? - It is not ruled out.

- He moved to Naples recently. - This is wonderful news.

I wish you both much happiness.

Ma'am.

I have just set you apart of confidential information.

Man holds for us the greatest interest.

That is why I must beg you To keep you away from him.

- I will forgo the honor of making his acquaintance. - It is not enough.

It would be dangerous to associate with everyone those who have anything to do with him.

If you are referring to Ricciardi, you know very well that I cannot do that.

Pardon my frankness, ma'am.

Why do you cling with this man ?

Because I know he likes me. I know it, I can feel it.

However, I thank you.

I know that you value my welfare.

Hawk, tell me.

How come you know all these things about alley life ?

I am an orphan.

I grew up in those alleys.

- Don't you have a family ? - I do.

It is the Party.

Without Party, I would be nothing.

For this, I have to ask you.

to never put myself in the position of having to choose

between loyalty to the regime and the feelings that bind me to you.

- Good morning. - Good morning, countess.

These orchids are very beautiful.

I prefer roses.

How can I help you, commissioner ?

I would like to reconstruct with you the moments of that night.

When your husband returned home, you were already in bed ?

Did you hear him coming ?

Yes, I was awakened by the sound Of the door to his room.

"His room" ?

My husband and I sleep in separate rooms

for several years now.

Forgive me, how can you be so sure of what you are telling me ?

This is my room.

That one there is my husband's.

- If you stay here, I'll let you hear from me. - All right.

- Was your door like this ? - Yes, I sleep with the doors open.

[SCRICKS]

[SCRICKS]

- Did you hear that ? - Yes.

In fact, it would have woken anyone up.

My husband returned at nine o'clock.

In the morning he went out at 7:30.

During the night he never moved from the room.

Let's assume that your husband is no longer out

And that he had a motive to accuse himself of a murder he did not commit.

However, materially, according to you.

How did he know that there had been a crime ?

Why the next morning go out so early ?

It was a habit he had picked up in recent months.

- I have no idea where he was going. - You never asked him ?

Romualdo and I have been married for ten years.

We had no children

And our relationship withered little by little.

- It happens in marriages. - Forgive me.

I don't want you to talk to me About things that don't concern me.

Instead, I believe it is necessary.

I wonder if it might not be this the reason

For which Romualdo took upon himself A fault let it not be.

Explain further.

I wonder if in order not to lose the little we have left

That is, the name and this house...

Has not chosen prison to free himself from creditors.

Forgive me, don't you think those would try to retaliate against you ?

I don't think they're going too subtle.

No, I don't think that would happen.

You have come to me With a specific reason.

I trusted and this is the reason why I am here now.

So I ask you and I hope that you will Be sincere to the end with me.

Is there anything else I should know. Or have you told me everything ?

No, there is nothing else.

(in Neapolitan) Peppers ! Buy peppers !

Miss, look at this beauty ! Wait.

You can feel the sea, like shells ! Feel.

Good morning, miss ! Listen to the music !

- I don't have time to waste, I work. - I don't work ?

Sorry, I have to convince you that I have the best vegetables in Naples.

You do not believe it.

- Taste. - In my neck of the woods, farmers sell vegetables.

The acrobats do the acting. Have a good day.

Sarracino, finally a girl Who puts you back in your place !

Nothing to do today, eh ?

Eh, commissioner ? Have you seen what a job I did?

- You or Antonelli from the archive ? - Now "split the hair".

- He wrote, but I dictated. - Well !

- The defense lawyer is Moscato. - Mmm.

Shall we go and have a chat with the prince of the forum ?

No, Raphael, I'll go there.

-I got you too involved, I don't want to get you into trouble. -No way.

- Forget that I don't give you a hand. - And that's fine.

Then one thing maybe you can do.

You can take a walk ... Wherever you know.

- Where do I know? - Yes. - Now? What about it? - It has to do with it, it has to do with it.

I want to know everything About both the count and the countess.

- Pure of the countess ? - For me, she is hiding something.

At his house there were some very expensive flowers.

I doubt that the husband sends them from Poggioreale.

- See you later. - See you later.

You must be Commissioner Ricciardi.

-Attorney Moscato, nice to meet you. -Thank you For agreeing to meet with me.

- Do you know the count well ? - We have known each other since high school.

I love the wretch.

I love Bianca as well, but that doesn't change things.

Could you tell me more about What is he like, what is his history ?

He comes from an ancient, noble family.

He had a future that he screwed up.

-Because of the gambling vice ? -That's not the vice, it's the fever.

He squandered an immense fortune And sent Bianca to ruin as well.

To your knowledge, the count of vices has other vices as well?

- I don't know, for example women. - No, I exclude that.

Lately, things with Bianca were no longer the same

But he only has that demon.

Instead, counselor, with Piro ? relations how were they ?

Can you tell me when and under what what circumstances they met ?

Ludovico Piro was a scoundrel.

Who took advantage of those who had gone to ruin for some reason.

Romualdo fell into her net and did not know how to get out of it.

That's why he killed him.

Advocate.

I would like to meet your friend in prison

However, an official request I cannot make it.

If you care so much, I can accompany you.

I was hoping you would respond like this.

[INDISTINCT HUBBUB]

Every time I have to do this holy staircase, darn her....

You don't see me anymore, understand ? You're a "cunt" !

Hey ! Why don't you watch where you put your feet ?

Sorry, it's that stinker "fag" is no longer receiving !

Don't worry, it opens the door to you.

What is this confidence ? How dare you ?

- I'm not here because of what you think. - No ? - No. - Why?

What do you care ? I'm here for service.

- Exactly, for the service ! - Go away or I'll take you to jail !

Yes, have fun, brigadier !

Franco, I told you that I don't get any more ! Enough!

Give me grace, resign !

(in Neapolitan) You have to leave !

- What have you been up to? What are you shouting about? - Excuse me, brigadier.

What a scare that put me ! Take a seat, take a breath.

- I'll give you a surrogate. - Why is the door closed ?

Have you met Francuccio ? Mamma mia, how suffocating he is !

- Do you have problems with Francuccio ? - No, no problem at all, on the contrary.

For once, a good thing.

-Shall I put sugar in it ? -I asked why the door is closed.

Brigadier, I fell in love.

You know how it is, one certain things doesn't feel like doing them anymore....

for work.

Who would be the lucky one ?

- I would keep that information for myself, if you don't mind. - I don't.

You have to keep it to yourself, please. I go ahead and camp without knowing anything.

By the way, it's not that now you don't give me more information

why did you... engaged ?

When is that ? To you I cannot deny anything, you know.

Come on, what do you want to know ?

Then, a lawyer from St. Lucia...

- I know it ! - Of course. - Piro was his name, is that right? - Yes.

- The perpetrator has confessed, hasn't he ? - I ask the questions.

I need information on victim, alleged murderer and the countess as well.

You must let me know everything, relationships, vices, gambling debts.

- And quickly, too. - How not ? I even have more free time now.

- Maybe one day we'll take a nice walk. - How not ?

- I'll even take you to the seashore. - Really? In Mergellina ?

I'll even give you a good dip.

- With a stone tied to the foot. - Avoidance.

- My boyfriend is jealous. - Eh !

- Look what you made me do. - I'll clean it up.

Don Pierino! What are you doing here?

Simple, commissioner, I was waiting for you.

- Can you give me a minute ? - Sure.

- What's going on ? - I must ask you for an effort.

Try to imagine a beautiful, good-looking priest

With lots of hair.

- Can you imagine that ? - I think I can do it, yes.

Just imagine that one day.

A father of the family comes to visit him visit for a request for help.

He loves his daughter and suffers for her.

She is such a sweet girl.

He has a good but fragile heart.

Seeing herself estranged from the man she loves

is in danger of taking the wrong path.

What if it is the right one instead ?

Loving someone, really love him, I say.

does not mean wanting his good, even at the risk of losing him ?

When will you let go The pain you carry inside ?

Yours is the life of a ghost.

Yes.

It is the only one I have, though.

I ask your forgiveness, but I had better get back to work.

I will pray every day for you, Commissioner.

What do we tell the family members ? They know the investigation is closed.

We will come up with something.

So much for the palace ! Check this out.

Good evening, with whom do I have the pleasure of speaking ?

Mrs. Piro, this is Commissioner Ricciardi.

This is Brigadier Maione.

We apologize for coming here unannounced

But we assure you that this is a formality.

I thought the matter was concluded, or was it ?

Unfortunately, ma'am, in the minutes there are deficiencies.

- At the trial stage, they could involve risks. - What risks ?

That damned man must stay in jail forever !

That's what we are here for, ma'am.

We would just need to take a look

At your husband's study.

Where it happened...

- May I ? - Please.

(It's decided so, no use talking.)

- How come he didn't come... Di Blasio ? - Yes, he couldn't today.

It is decided so, no use talking.

(It's decided so, no use talking.)

- What exactly do you need to ascertain ? - The correspondence with the minutes.

Ma'am.

The medical examiner claims

That your husband died between midnight and 2 a.m.

Was he used to stay at work until such a late hour ?

My husband administered very important religious bodies.

He had the confidence of the bishop and high state officials.

So he worked a lot, even at night.

- Where is your daughter? - She's here.

Carlotta, the police are here.

The gentlemen are here to verify a few things before the trial.

Then they need to be helped.

So perhaps My prayers will be answered.

Miss, forgive us for all the trouble.

- When did you see your father for the last time ? - After dinner.

I gave him a kiss like every evenings before going to sleep.

- What about you, ma'am ? - I brought him a cup of milk.

It must have been 10:30 maybe.

The morning before the murder, the minutes show

That the count of Roccaspina had an argument with your husband.

- Is that so ? - Yes.

Out of sheer humanity Ludovico had lent him money.

-He never met the deadlines. -Who was in the house that morning ?

Me, the maid and the driver. Carlotta was at school.

- Did you hear what they were saying to each other ? - No, the argument was short-lived.

My husband did not talk willingly about his work.

Did your husband have many debtors ?

The man ruined our lives.

- Do you want to give the trial to my father ? - No, miss.

I understand you, however, you must realize

that the Defense will try to suggest the Court different hypotheses.

Different from what ? The confession Is not a definitive proof ?

No, it can be retracted until the last minute.

We are here to help you avert such an eventuality.

My husband is dead and a man confessed to killing him.

For the world, it is closed here.

For the world maybe, for me Will never, ever close.

Can you tell me what's up ?

- Nothing. - Shall I tell you ?

Manfred is in Naples.

Don't you want to follow your heart ?

Then it ends that regrets come.

- Do you guys have any regrets ? - No.

I have always followed my heart.

I fell in love with your mother.

She wanted to get married, she wanted children, start a family.

At first I was afraid, but as soon as you were born.

I had no doubts or fears.

For this, just for this, please follow your heart.

Father, I have to stop chasing A man who doesn't want me.

A man who doesn't love me.

I have to think about my future.

As long as you are happy.

[INDISTINCT HUBBUB]

-Good evening. -Commissioner, good evening. Sorry, if I'm bothering you.

The lady said to me. if you can come with me.

It's late, tell her I can't.

He said it is for a very important reason.

[KNOCK ON DOOR]. Clara, come in.

Ma'am, Commissioner Ricciardi has arrived.

- Have him sit in the living room. - All right.

How beautiful you are !

Good evening, Livia.

Did something happen ?

Something has to happen, to have the honor of seeing you ?

- How are you? - It's been a long day.

I was not referring to work.

I know what it means to lose someone.

I know how important Rosa was to you.

I miss him very much.

I didn't think I could miss him so much.

I lost my son, I know the pain.

If I am so persistent with you.... it's because you brought me back to life.

- Me ? - Yes, you.

Two years ago I had just returned to Naples.

I came to you at the police station.

- I don't know if you remember that I told you. - Of course I do.

That you were strolling along the waterfront.

You saw Some kids playing.

For the first time, I did not look away.

In that moment, I felt life flowing through my veins again.

I ran to you And as soon as I saw you, I knew.

The reason was you.

You give me credit that I don't have.

Why won't you let me to love you ?

Because what you ask of me ... I cannot give you.

Is it because of that girl ?

If there is something between you, tell me. I swear, I will leave you alone.

There is no girl.

Just as well, since he has someone else.

- How do you know ? - It doesn't matter.

He is smarter than me, he understood right away that there is no hope with you.

The problem is not you, the problem has never been you.

The problem is me.

- I can help you. - No ! You can't, no one can.

Just Hell.

(in Neapolitan) No kissing, I told you. - Sorry.

- It's not for you. - Don't worry, I know.

I have met other girls who don't want to kiss clients.

Eh, but it's not the same thing.

They do it to keep something tight just for themselves.

How about you ?

I don't like kissing.

I don't know why.

Maybe Because they make me feel discovered.

Maybe they scare me.

- I'm talking a lot of of nonsense, aren't I ? - No.

I like them, because you say them.

- Me ? - Yes, you.

Look I am thinking of you, Lina.

- What do you say? - I knew it, look ! I tell the truth and I am not believed.

I think of you all the time, day and night.

Even the gesture that you do now ... I like it, because you do it with grace.

Doctor.

Are you sure you feel well ?

Never been better.

Louis.

- Mom. - Don't give up to live, my son.

I can't, Mom.

- You guys know the reason. - We don't know anything.

(We don't know anything.)

(We can only give pain to the people we love.)

Our curse must end with me.

Without pain there is no love, remember that.

There is no love without pain.

I want your love.

Help me...

Help me...

- Commissioner. - Counsel, thank you for the courtesy.

Bianca has come so highly recommended, but she should not get her hopes up too high.

- You know the way, I guess. - In truth, no.

I don't like accompanying people to prison.

I never like to see a man deprived of his freedom.

Thank you.

Romualdo, have you wasted even more ?

Do you want to let yourself starve ?

- When do I go to trial ? - There is no date yet.

I didn't understand what the rush was about.

You don't have to understand, but to do what I say.

The murder was not premeditated, I acted on impulse.

The expected sentence is 21 years.

My conduct will be unimpeachable, so I will leave early.

Do you want to get out early and get convicted ?

I am guilty, it is only fair.

However, Count.

That night no one saw you or heard you enter Piro's house.

- Your wife is sure that you were at home. - Don't listen to her.

He has tried to convince everyone. He has to get over it.

Answer this question, how come how come no one has seen or heard you ?

Why are you doing this ? What do you have to atone for in here ?

- Guard, we're done here. - Romualdo, wait.

- You think about the process. - Wait.

[INDISTINCT HUBBUB]

- It fits. - The most beautiful sentence is not "I love you."

- It's "Naples ahead. - We have a god in the midfield.

- Sorry for the delay. - No one is stopping him.

Little girl, then... Oh, sorry !

Little girl, but what have you done to yourself ?

Why, don't you like me ?

- You are creepy. - You are ungrateful.

I avoid you the climb and treat me as a "mappina" ?

- Hurry up, what do you have to tell me ? Speak. - Mmm...

What? What is it, a paresis? What is it, what's wrong? Speak up!

Nothing.

This count of Roccaspina, apart from the game, has no vices.

- You brought me here to tell me just this? - Let me talk! Eh!

A partner of mine, who works above a doctor

Is friends with the countess's servant.

Even though they haven't paid her for years, it has remained the same.

Don't stop, keep going !

- He says the countess has a suitor. - A suitor? - Mmm.

- Commissioner. - Countess.

What are you doing here ? Do you want news about your husband ?

Yes, but first I have to tell you something.

I lied to you the other day.

Orchids are my favorite flowers.

Why are you telling me this ?

I have asked you for help And you have the right to know.

The flowers were sent to me Duke Marangolo.

When I said that the loan sharks would not take it back on me

Is because I know He would run to my aid.

But so Between you and the duke there is ...

Is there a relationship ?

Yes, but not as you are thinking.

He is in love, she is not. She doesn't want to lose him as a friend.

- The usual story. - He went through some trouble.

Love is always trouble, But woe if it were not there.

Little girl ! What can you tell me about Piro ?

I know a girl who was fooling around with Piro's driver.

- A "girlfriend" ? - A colleague, former colleague. - Mmm.

So ? Are you stopping ? Go ahead !

So the driver was fired on the spot.

- Why ? - They say that because their father, they cannot afford it.

Do you believe it ?

The lawyer, good soul, when he died, he left a real fortune.

If you wanted to talk to the driver.

- How would you people do without me ? - I would camp for a hundred years !

I go, that if they see us together, who knows what they will think.

What must they think ? Give me a break !

- I told you, my fiancé is very jealous. - Yes, sir.

Patience !

- So Romualdo has no intention to recant. - He doesn't.

I must say that I have never known a man so determined to destroy himself.

Sometimes arguing with him...

I told him that he was my undoing, that I wished he would disappear.

It is my fault, if he made this gesture.

No, I don't think so.

Everyone is the arbiter of his own destiny, Bianca.

Countess.

We cannot feel responsible for everything.

[MUSIC FROM THE TURNTABLE]

Hawk.

What are you doing here ?

You have not been out for two days.

Are you all right ?

You are the only person... who really cares about me.

What happened ?

What happened ?

That I understood that...

I realized how stupid and deluded I had been.

Do you continue to agonize over him ?

- I have to pity you. - No.

- A woman alone, sad... - No, it's that man I pity.

Also anger, Because he does not know what he is losing.

No...

It's me who has something wrong with me.

You don't even have to think it.

Hawk.

Would you reject a woman like me ?

Only a fool would do that.

Even a blink of your eyes Is pure beauty.

You are kind.

But all this beauty of which you speak...

It didn't do much good.

Evidently you are not the problem.

I would prefer to know...

That he doesn't like women.

I would feel less hurt.

I have always tormented myself by thinking that I was the cause of everything.

However, perhaps.

Perhaps you are right.

[INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE]

I can't talk about it publicly

But our archaeologists in Pompeii have made a discovery

of which I will inform Berlin personally.

You have taken the trouble to bring a French wine.

Life is too short for mediocre wines.

Did you make it ?

You are an angel, Enrica.

- That's his specialty and he can do so many other things. - Mom, come on.

It was enough for me to see her in Ischia, on that beach.

How kindly...

Was in charge of the children.

It was sweet...

[SPEAKS IN GERMAN].

- Hmm ? - Huh ? He was authoritative.

Enrica is great with children.

- Bravissima. - Major, do you not miss your homeland ?

Of course, but.

I feel that I have already found a new home here in Italy.

Then this country is full of treasures.

[SPEAKS IN GERMAN].

(Now I will finally not be alone).

(Now I will finally not be alone).

(Now I will finally not be alone).

(Now I will finally not be alone).

(Now I will finally not be alone).

(Now I will finally not be alone).

- Then what did he say to you ? - Nothing !

- Do you necessarily have to look at them ? - No ! Sorry.

- Last one, go. - Another last one ? - Last one.

You have to tell me one thing, I still don't understand.

Why does this case interest you so much ?

I promised Countess Bianca I would help her.

- Too many things don't add up. - I get it.

"Cherchez la femme," eh ?

It beats in the heart in these pants !

Stop talking nonsense !

If it really wasn't the husband, why take all the blame ?

Eh, why ?

You always say that, don't you ? Either you kill For love or one kills for hunger.

- In this case why ? - In this case hunger.

- Piro was the loan shark of the nobles. - "The nobles" ? "The nobles" !

- You must flush out all the nobles for me, understand ? - Yes. - One by one.

Promise, huh ? Uh !

- Come here. - What are you doing? - Bring it! - Bruno!

- Last, I promise. - 7th, eighth last. - Always last.

Your parents are lovable.

Thank you. Actually, maybe my mom talks too much.

She is a very nice woman.

You, however, have taken From your father.

And how did you understand it ?

Enrica, when can I see you again ?

By themselves, I mean.

Tomorrow afternoon, maybe ?

- Tomorrow is not possible. - Then the day after tomorrow.

- Try to stay up, come on. - I try, hard ! - Yes.

(in Neapolitan) # Moth... # - Listen ! Listen to that song, listen !

"Save the moth, because otherwise it gets burned," get it ?

- The "palummella" is the moth. - Yes. - Who is the moth? - Who ?

- You are commissioner, you know ! - No! - Don't lie ! - I don't know.

- This is your home. God willing, we have arrived. - Go.

- Can you manage it ? - Yes, everything is under control.

- Oi ! - Hey, come here.

- They have become more steps. - Give me the keys, I'll put you to bed.

- The keys to the house? - No, of the hospital. - Here you go.

Here it is.

You are a friend.

Hey ! Come on, come on!

- Ah... - Come on, walk.

Can you think of how beautiful the children will be ?

Tall, blond, mighty, of little princes.

How much you run, Maria !

Enrica should run, to not let such a party slip through her fingers.

- Shall I make some more coffee ? - Mmm.

Wait and hope ! Do you want to move ?

Oh, Madonna ! At last !

- Good morning, duke. - Please be seated, commissioner.

Baron Ricciardi of Malomonte.

He was a close family friend.

- Are you related, by any chance ? - No.

All right, let's cut to the chase.

The day before the crime, you went to the Roccaspina house.

Why ?

I am a morose man.

I never had any vices.

Except for one.

Bianca Palmieri of Roccaspina.

I have to ask you exactly what kind of relationship there is between you.

Unfortunately, only friendship.

That's why a year ago Bianca confided to me

That Romualdo had been beaten.

I knew about his debts, but ... not that he was risking his life.

So I decided to help him.

But I did it for her.

Of course.

Is it at this point in the story that lawyer Piro enters the scene ?

That pathetic little moneylender.

I asked him to help Romualdo.

I told him That I would honor his debts.

Under one condition, no one had to know where the money came from.

But then something happened.

At one point, Piro ... did not wanted to accept my money anymore.

- Why is that, do you think ? - I would like to know that too.

Romualdo was his "golden goose."

What was the need to destroy it ?

You will have to forgive the insinuation, but I have to do my job.

It is hard not to see in the count's misfortune

the best opportunity for you.

Commissioner, I am dying, I don't have much left.

Then I meet Bianca.

She could never be... with a man

Only out of gratitude or charity.

Why did you go to her that night ?

Warn her.

I feared that Romualdo might end it.

Instead, he surprised me. I didn't think him capable of killing.

I thank you for your time.

- I hope I have been helpful. - Absolutely.

Baron Ricciardi of Malomonte was my father.

I apologize for not telling you right away.

It's just that... this is a world to which I...

I have not belonged now for a long time.

[KNOCKS ON DOOR]. Go ahead.

Camarda, what is it ?

Maione, outside there is one looking for a big brigadier....

With the "belly."

- He did that. - Let him come in And then get out of my sight.

- What is this confidence ? - Come on !

You are welcome.

I am Laprece Salvatore, the former driver of the Piro household.

- Miss Bambinella told me. - Yes, leave it alone.

It doesn't matter.

- I heard that you were fired. - Unfairly.

I was left without a reference and I don't know "where to hit my head."

- Have a seat. - Thank you.

Enrica !

What are you doing here ?

- Excuse me, I... - Excuse me ?

What are you apologizing for ? No, explain it to me.

Of looking at me for so long And then not looking for me anymore ?

- Or to have made me believe... - You scold me and that's right, though....

I know that there is a person In your life, I have seen you.

How dare you ? What right do you have ?

Do you think I didn't see you with that woman ?

Enrica !

Enrica.

I would have waited for you for who knows how long.

All it would have taken for me was one gesture, just one.

What is it for ?

Can you tell me now What is the use of all this sea ?

[SOUND OF FOOTSTEPS] Enrica !

The investment has already been activated And I don't know if I did it right....

Ah, Ricciardi !

De Blasio just reported to me.

that you have asked to see the Piro case file. - Yes.

- I needed it for a connection with another investigation. - All right.

Watch where you put your hands.

I have already returned the file to my colleague.

Ricciardi, let's get this straight.

The case of lawyer Piro is a closed case.

- There is a confessed offender. - I know.

Always remember that you work for the homeland and for the Party.

Do I make myself clear ?

- How long did you serve service at Piro's ? - Three years.

I was in charge of the Fiat 525, black, 68 horsepower, beautiful as the sun.

Commissioner, the gentleman has arrived.

- Laprece Salvatore, I am the driver Piro's. - Good morning. Continue.

You said you were unfairly dismissed.

- Why ? - Brigadier...

They said that without the father they could not bear the expense

But they do have money.

- What justification have you given yourselves ? - I don't know.

The lady never liked me.

She's a harpy that one.

- Instead, what kind of daughter is she ? - No, she is something else.

She is beautiful, but also smart.

He goes to one of the best high schools in Naples.

In the morning I would see her leaving early, at seven o'clock, with all those books....

- I don't know how he can read so much. - Sorry.

- Didn't you take her by car ? - She preferred to walk.

She would leave early to meet with her friends in front of the school.

Have you noticed anything strange ?

What do I know, an acquaintance, a confidence that he made to you ?

The lawyer? That one? Imagine, if he was chatting with me.

In short, nothing out of the ordinary.

Except for one thing, but I don't know if it's important.

You tell us in the meantime.

The day before the murder

we went to the convent of Our Lady Crowned

After Pomigliano d'Arco.

The lawyer was the administrator, every three months I took him there.

The visit went as usual.

But the next day, the lawyer told me to take him back there

As if he had forgotten something.

It had never happened.

- Didn't he explain the reason to you ? - No.

I did not ask him anything.

After that, of notable nothing else happened ?

All right, keep yourselves available for further questions.

More available than that ! See as well, if you can help me.

- Even driving your own car, eh. - No need.

- I wear it very well. - It's fine.

Of course it is strange, because if Piro wanted to ruin the count

In my opinion there is something else going on, necessarily.

- No ? - Maione. - What is it? - The road!

Ah.

Do not worry, you are in good hands.

-Back to before, there is something personal between the two of them for me. -Yes.

Eh, commissioner ? Twenty minutes exactly.

In the driving course I was the best.

The others I hope I never meet them.

- This is a very bad story. - Yes, Mother.

Listen, we have heard

That the lawyer went here the day before he died.

- Can you confirm that for us ? - Yes, certainly.

For accountability, as always.

Precisely, do you remember that he had come to do ? What did he say to you ?

No, the lawyer illustrated the numbers to me

the movements of subsequent statements.

- Then he left. - How did you found him ? How did he seem to you ?

Ah, quiet ! Quiet, as always.

- How often did he visit you ? - Every end of the quarter.

- Was the information he gave you that day was complete ? - Yes.

The lawyer was such a precise person.

If he was accurate, how come he came back to see you the next day as well ?

Well, I really don't remember that one.

I can assure you, Mother.

He came back the next day, the driver told us.

Of course, that is so true.

He came back the next day's lawyer as well.

- May I ask why ? - No.

No, commissioner, that I just can't.

It was a personal matter.

It is very important for us to know the reasons why he came back here

For the conduct of the investigation.

We cannot divulge the confidences of our faithful

although unfortunately they are no longer with us.

Mother, you must not hide from us something so important.

As I have already told you, it was a personal matter.

It has nothing to do with everything that happened afterwards.

Now, however, I really am sorry, but I am forced to say goodbye.

Understand, the convent, the boarding school...

We really have a lot to do And lots and lots of work.

-We leave you to your duties. Goodbye. -Mother.

In my opinion, the "capa 'e pezza" definitely knows something.

- How true is God. - Yeah.

- We need to ask some questions to the Piro widow. - I think so, too.

[INDISTINCT HUBBUB]

I should put my son, so he calms down.

- What is he doing ? - He's giving me and mother a hard time.

- He wants to be a policeman. - Again ? - Eh.

I told you, these are the troubles Of setting a good example.

- Is it always my fault ? - Always.

(Needless to speak.)

(It is decided.)

It is decided so, no use talking.

(It's decided so, no use talking.)

What really happened to you ?

It is decided so, no use talking.

Commissioner.

How did you allow yourselves ? It is a violation.

You were not at home, we asked permission from the maid.

What else do you want from us ?

Rest assured, I have only one question to ask.

- Why did you fire the driver? - I don't see how it affects you.

- It was my husband who used the car. - I know.

He went two days in a row to the Convent of Our Lady Crowned.

- Why ? - My husband was in charge of keeping their accounts.

- Where is your daughter? - At school. Please leave us alone.

Don't you feel that we have suffered enough already ?

Commissioner.

[INDISTINCT HUBBUB]

Good thing life goes on.

- Hi. - Hi.

- In my opinion, they are waiting for Carlotta. - What shall we do? Shall we go?

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Looking for me ? - We need to clarify just one little thing with you.

Your father on the day he passed away

had had himself taken to the convent of Our Lady Crowned.

- Do you know why ? - The college was one of the entities it administered.

We know, but we don't know why he went there twice in two days.

- My father did not talk to me about his work. - All right.

- We will not bother you any further. - Thank you.

It is a disgrace that you attempt to save a murderer

just because he is a nobleman and has the right friendships.

Miss.

If Palmieri of Roccaspina is guilty, he will serve his sentence.

- I assure you. - I really hope so.

- Maione. - Thank you.

(in Neapolitan) # Come back and go, moth of night

# In the shadow in which you were born.

# Back in this stuffed air

# Who can console you.

# In the dark and for me alone

# This candle burns and pines.

# But that it burns both of us I can't stand it.

# You see I also

# I dazzle slowly

# ♪ And that I burn my hand To want to kick you out ? #

[APPLAUSE] Bravissima !

- Brava ! - Too good.

That you have done little worldly living in recent months is a crime.

- I will make it up to you, I promise. - I'll introduce you to some friends.

Major, are there such beautiful voices in your Germany ?

- Manfred von Brauchitsch. - Livia Lucani.

[SPEAKS IN GERMAN].

Such divine voices bloom only In the Mediterranean sunshine, my friend.

Major, what brings you here to Naples ?

He oversees the work of a group of archaeologists.

- Fascinating!!! I want to know everything. - Certainly. - Yes.

Thank you.

In Rome, they are increasingly interested in German.

- What did you find out about Columbus Enrica? - She met with the family.

He seems intent to propose to her.

That connection may prove to be useful at some point.

There is only one problem, however. The girl is in love with someone else.

A police commissioner.

They will not be trivial feelings

to put at risk our interests. - I'll take care of it.

- We need a motorcycle. - You're right.

- We have to find the money. - How ? We need too much of it.

You are such a good boy, huh ? That's why you're going to help us.

- Me? - Yes, just you.

You have to show whether you are up to it and whether you care about us.

You have to show us.

What if something happened to him ?

It will be worse what happens to him when he comes back.

- I make a face at him like this. - Giovanni has never done that.

- I'll go down, maybe it's in the square. - Go.

What are these faces ?

- Does this look like the time to come back ? - I was with friends.

- I didn't realize it was late. - "Friends" ?

Who are these friends ? Slackers like you ?

Look, I can't take it anymore ! I can't be a cop.

I can't go down with friends. Luca is dead, but I am alive !

(Your father had gone to the convent of Our Lady Crowned).

- Do you know why ? - The college was one of the entities it administered.

The next day, the lawyer told me to take him there again.

It was a personal matter.

It is decided so, no use talking.

[INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE]

7:10.

He preferred to walk.

She would leave early to see her friends in front of school.

[INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE]

Good morning, miss.

- What are you doing here? - Waiting for you.

I don't have time, I have to go to school.

You haven't lost the habit of coming here, eh ?

Even though by now no one is waiting for you anymore.

- I don't know what you are talking about. - Take a seat and I'll explain.

- Make it quick, I have Latin in first period. - Sure.

- Coffee for me, please. - Yes, doctor.

For the young lady the usual.

- What do you think you are proving ? - You and Roccaspina were having an affair.

- You are crazy. - He was a fascinating man.

I say "was," because I am afraid you would not recognize it now.

As far as I am concerned, he must rot in jail.

You had few opportunities to see each other.

You have made a habit Of leaving the house early in the morning

To have time to meet with you before entering school.

Only that your father...

Thank you.

I was saying, your father somehow must have discovered you.

He decided...

Of ruining the count.

Therefore Roccaspina was with you the morning before the crime.

To talk to him.

Everyone heard them screaming, but no one understood what they were saying.

- I heard enough. - They weren't talking about debt.

They were talking about you. Your father has gone crazy over this, didn't he ?

You have a good imagination, commissioner.

But let's come to the reason why.

So your father decided to go a second time

At the Convent of the Incoronata.

That is not just a convent.

It's a boarding school. You told me that yourself.

Talking about that structure, you said the word "college."

You got the driver fired.

to prevent him from saying anything about the second visit.

That night, when you said goodbye to your father...

he informed you of his decision to lock you in the boarding school.

- I will never go there! I'll run away from home! - Go to your room.

- Dad, please. - Shut up.

Palmieri is dead to you. From tomorrow you are in boarding school.

- Father. - It is decided so, no use talking.

Then you came back, you got behind him.

You gave him one blow, just like that. Dry and deadly.

"Why has nothing been seen ?"

I wondered: "Why didn't anyone hear anything ?"

Because the killer was in the house.

Or rather, the murderer. You.

Could I get the murder weapon back ?

The next morning, you sought the help

Of the only one who for you Would throw himself into the fire.

Usual place and time.

My life is over...

Because of that monster.

You have nothing to fear, my love.

I will take care of everything.

Bravo, commissioner.

You could write a novel.

I want to give you some more details more about the characters.

- Like the protagonist's father. - Do you admit to being you ?

This is your own assumption.

Since we are playing, I'll give it a try as well.

So, this caring father

who does not care about his daughter's happiness

do you know what it does ?

He introduces her to Duke Marangolo, a sick old man

To combine a good marriage.

On that occasion, she knows the count.

The little girl whom the father offers to the old man throws himself

in the arms of the penniless nobleman.

About him more should be said.

Have you promised that poor man That you will wait for him until he comes out ?

She did not promise him anything.

She gave him something that his wife never gave him.

- The joy of living. - It is innocent.

- You can still save him if you want. - The girl has already saved him.

The count's life was useless, empty.

- She gave him meaning. - Carlotta, confess.

Do not stain yourselves Of a second crime.

Wrong, I did not commit any crime.

In jail are those who killed My poor father.

Now I have to go to school. You know, I have a future to build -- me.

A person will be sentenced in your place.

Do you realize what it means for your future ?

Escaping justice today will do you no good.

The evil you carry within you will never end.

Don't feel sorry for me, commissioner.

"It is decided so."

"Useless to talk."

-We know it happened and it is not enough to exonerate Romualdo ? -No.

We do not have in hand actual evidence.

If the count does not retract the confession

ours remains conjecture.

I don't want to live with that man.

The idea of an innocent person being ruined...

Therefore, I intend to meet with him again.

I don't know how I can repay you For what you have done.

I am glad I believed you.

That's enough for me. See you soon.

I can't get over it, commissioner, how is it possible ?

She is the age of my son John.

How is it that a girl enters into a relationship with a man ?

-Kills father and mocks lawyers, police and magistrates. -No.

The girl teased only Palmieri.

It is enough for us to convince him That his sacrifice is meaningless.

- Commissioner Ricciardi. - Comodi.

Do you think that one is waiting for you 20 years ? Romualdo, retract.

Please. I will make the the petition to reopen the investigation.

If I accepted your proposal, what kind of life would I have ?

With a wife I don't love, who judges me in silence ?

Count, listen to me.

Try to focus only on this.

Carlotta would do a few years of juvenile detention and she would be out.

What would happen to it ?

A parricide tied to a penniless like me, commissioner ?

You people cannot understand...

Because you have never loved.

I am the murderer of Ludovico Piro And I will serve my sentence.

One more thing, commissioner.

I know that she will not wait for me. And I don't want her to.

I want her to live free and happy.

Because I love her.

- Raphael. - Mmm. - Don't you sleep ?

I can't.

John.

He didn't say a word the entire evening.

- I don't know if we do well to go against him like that. - What do you say?

Lucia, when one has a passion, you can't take it away from him.

- The passion of being a policeman? - Heh.

We have already lost one son.

Isn't that enough for you ?

[BELL]

- Good morning, miss. - What are you looking for at this hour ?

I brought you some fresh vegetables freshly picked.

- I got it, how much do I owe you ? - Now you want to offend me !

- Nelide, who is he ? - No one.

- When do I see you again ? - Take your foot off.

If I have to break it, to get a promise, I do.

Wait, maybe you can help me.

Good morning.

Miss, just a minute ! Are you running away?

- No! - Don't run away? Then check this out.

Look at these beautiful vegetables !

Nelide, I run to the police station.

I will certainly be late tonight.

He has nice onions the market boy.

- Onions ? - I can make potatoes and onions, what do you say ?

- All right. - With a drizzle of oil. - Yes. - Just the way you like it.

- Touch them, feel how they are fresh, very fresh. - Sorry.

- Look at this onion, it looks like a heart. - Enrica.

- Forgive me... - This time you listen.

What I did...

I have tried to do it for you, for your sake.

If you love someone, you have to protect them, don't you ?

The moth in the song must not approach the flame or...

If both of you are sick, then one wonders what's the point.

It is as if one were two in a room.

One talks and is right. The other speaks and is right.

It feels like going crazy And you find yourself near the sea.

I don't know What all that sea is for.

I can try to find out.

This is my business, discovering things.

I will succeed.

I hope with you.

- Commissioner Ricciardi. - What do you want? - Come with us.

I do my own thing.

Will you decide to tell me what you want from me ?

I am police commissioner, you can't treat me like this.

Ricciardi, you may be a commissioner...

But you don't have a family, you are not married.

You are not engaged.

You have no female relationships.

- Not even the brothel you frequent. - So ? What do you want to say ?

From our surveillance reports

clearly emerges your penchant for pederasty.

- You guys are crazy. - No.

-Here you are the sick person. -On the other hand You often attend such Bruno Mode.

We also know him well.

A few nights ago you went up to his house.

- The two of you alone. - He was drunk.

- I helped him get into bed. - In what else did you help him ?

You are a representative of the state.

- Men like you should set example. - You are so wrong.

You say. We have authoritative testimony.

A woman of faith very close to the Duce's family.

He stated that he would like to to have relations with you.

- Livia ? - And you refused.