1 00:00:28,654 --> 00:00:32,992 One hundred years ago, Italy was not a united country as it is today. 2 00:00:33,117 --> 00:00:35,369 It was divided into separate states, 3 00:00:35,494 --> 00:00:38,539 governed by independent rulers or foreign viceroys, 4 00:00:38,664 --> 00:00:41,834 most of whom were content with the way things were. 5 00:00:41,959 --> 00:00:45,588 The King of Sardinian Piedmont, however, by name Victor Emmanuel, 6 00:00:45,713 --> 00:00:47,089 had greater ambitions. 7 00:00:47,214 --> 00:00:50,426 Encouraged by his prime minister, Cavour, 8 00:00:50,551 --> 00:00:53,929 their idea was to unite Italy under their own rule. 9 00:00:54,055 --> 00:00:56,932 To do this, they would have to conquer Venice, 10 00:00:57,058 --> 00:00:59,810 the central band of states held by the Pope at Rome, 11 00:00:59,935 --> 00:01:03,105 and the kingdom of Naples and Sicily to the south. 12 00:01:03,230 --> 00:01:07,068 This kingdom had as its ruler the Bourbon Francis II. 13 00:01:07,193 --> 00:01:08,903 He was young and good-hearted, 14 00:01:09,028 --> 00:01:13,324 but powerless in the hands of corrupt prime ministers and generals. 15 00:01:13,449 --> 00:01:17,328 All over his kingdom, people wanted to throw off his government 16 00:01:17,453 --> 00:01:19,538 and unite with the northern states. 17 00:01:19,663 --> 00:01:23,000 Whether in a kingdom or a republic was not important, 18 00:01:23,125 --> 00:01:26,587 if only Italy could be free and one. 19 00:01:27,046 --> 00:01:29,840 In Palermo, the capital of Sicily, 20 00:01:29,965 --> 00:01:33,928 a group of conspirators was gathered in the cellar of a monastery 21 00:01:34,053 --> 00:01:36,388 early one morning in spring, 22 00:01:36,514 --> 00:01:40,726 waiting to begin the revolt that would lead to freedom. 23 00:01:42,645 --> 00:01:45,397 - What time is it? - You got the watch, haven't you? 24 00:01:54,448 --> 00:01:56,575 It's now ten minutes after six. 25 00:01:56,700 --> 00:01:58,452 What time's sunrise? 26 00:01:58,577 --> 00:02:01,580 The sacristan is going to give us a signal at sunrise. 27 00:02:01,705 --> 00:02:03,624 I know, but... 28 00:02:07,837 --> 00:02:09,630 Listen. 29 00:02:09,755 --> 00:02:11,841 It's him coming. 30 00:02:23,435 --> 00:02:25,271 - The monastery's all surrounded. - What? 31 00:02:25,396 --> 00:02:26,480 We're surrounded. 32 00:02:26,605 --> 00:02:28,983 - Surrounded by whom? - Policemen, spies, soldiers. 33 00:02:29,108 --> 00:02:31,193 Yes, let's stay here in hiding. We'll be safe this way. 34 00:02:31,318 --> 00:02:33,320 And the rest of them who are waiting for the signal to begin, 35 00:02:33,445 --> 00:02:36,157 - the ones at Ballarò and the ones at Santa Anna? - Then what shall we do? 36 00:02:36,282 --> 00:02:37,783 Let's all leave. 37 00:02:37,908 --> 00:02:40,578 You go ahead of us to the bell tower and start ringing the bell. 38 00:02:40,703 --> 00:02:43,789 The square's not big. If we can manage to surprise the spies and soldiers, 39 00:02:43,914 --> 00:02:46,959 we'll be able to reach the streets and we can get people to join us. Let's go! 40 00:02:47,084 --> 00:02:49,420 - Come on! - Down with the Bourbons! 41 00:02:54,717 --> 00:02:56,385 Shh! Be quiet! 42 00:02:56,510 --> 00:03:00,055 - Close the trap door. - Hurry! Hurry on up. Quick! Come on. 43 00:03:06,353 --> 00:03:08,689 Bring the flag. Get a move on. 44 00:03:10,733 --> 00:03:12,443 Hurry! 45 00:03:16,280 --> 00:03:18,657 You, go with the sacristan to the bell tower and be quick! 46 00:03:18,782 --> 00:03:20,701 - This way. - We'll go out to the courtyard. 47 00:03:20,826 --> 00:03:22,661 Come on. Hurry! 48 00:03:49,939 --> 00:03:51,190 Ring the bells! 49 00:03:51,315 --> 00:03:53,275 Get the flag out! 50 00:03:59,114 --> 00:04:01,492 You over there! Ready! 51 00:04:10,125 --> 00:04:12,503 Forward! Forward! 52 00:04:19,468 --> 00:04:21,387 Quick! 53 00:04:28,185 --> 00:04:29,812 Fire! 54 00:04:31,397 --> 00:04:32,481 Come on, men! 55 00:04:34,733 --> 00:04:35,985 Over there! 56 00:04:51,542 --> 00:04:53,210 Shoot him down! 57 00:05:14,356 --> 00:05:16,191 Attention! 58 00:05:16,317 --> 00:05:18,277 Right, about face! 59 00:05:18,402 --> 00:05:20,571 Front rank, kneel! 60 00:05:20,696 --> 00:05:23,407 Ready... aim... 61 00:05:25,242 --> 00:05:26,744 fire! 62 00:05:34,960 --> 00:05:37,546 I'm not dead. I got a right to go free. 63 00:05:38,005 --> 00:05:39,465 Now you're free! 64 00:05:46,221 --> 00:05:49,641 The cries of these martyrs to freedom and national unity 65 00:05:49,767 --> 00:05:51,727 were not to go unheeded. 66 00:05:51,852 --> 00:05:56,857 In Genoa, a man named Giuseppe Garibaldi had heard them. 67 00:05:56,982 --> 00:06:01,779 Garibaldi had already fought many battles in the cause of united Italy. 68 00:06:01,904 --> 00:06:05,949 He had helped to make a republic with its capital at Rome for a short while, 69 00:06:06,075 --> 00:06:08,660 but the forces of reaction and even Cavour 70 00:06:08,786 --> 00:06:12,164 had soon put an end to that brief moment of freedom. 71 00:06:13,374 --> 00:06:16,585 Now Garibaldi was more cautious in his actions. 72 00:06:16,710 --> 00:06:20,923 And yet he could not ignore the meaning of the conspiracy in Palermo. 73 00:06:21,048 --> 00:06:24,301 He began to be surrounded by adherents of Italian unity, 74 00:06:24,426 --> 00:06:26,387 to certain men who had fought with him before, 75 00:06:26,512 --> 00:06:28,097 but who were now in other armies. 76 00:06:28,222 --> 00:06:32,226 He sent his trusted agents to find out which ones were willing to leave everything 77 00:06:32,351 --> 00:06:34,478 and fight with him again. 78 00:06:57,292 --> 00:06:58,544 Here he is. We've brought him. 79 00:06:58,669 --> 00:07:01,380 Oh, Giuseppe Bandi. It's good to see you. 80 00:07:01,505 --> 00:07:03,632 I'm glad to find you well, General. 81 00:07:03,757 --> 00:07:05,717 - Hello, Nino. - Hello, hello. 82 00:07:05,843 --> 00:07:08,303 Gusmaroli, I can imagine, has told you why you are here. 83 00:07:08,429 --> 00:07:10,597 - No. - Sit down then. 84 00:07:11,515 --> 00:07:14,726 I was sitting in a café in Alessandria when I found him standing in front of me. 85 00:07:14,852 --> 00:07:17,646 "The General wants you. Come on." He didn't even allow me to go home. 86 00:07:17,771 --> 00:07:20,399 He dragged me to the station, pushed me onto the first train, and here I am. 87 00:07:20,524 --> 00:07:22,192 - May I go now, General? - Yes. 88 00:07:22,317 --> 00:07:23,777 Bixio. 89 00:07:24,528 --> 00:07:27,114 You've never lost contact with your companions in Siena? 90 00:07:27,239 --> 00:07:29,032 Of course not. 91 00:07:29,158 --> 00:07:31,243 Then you must go down there to make recruits. 92 00:07:32,369 --> 00:07:34,997 Push all the way down the valley into Umbria. 93 00:07:35,122 --> 00:07:37,624 Win over everyone that's possible. 94 00:07:38,375 --> 00:07:43,464 Push on to Perugia to find out if the people of Perugia are willing to fight for liberty. 95 00:07:44,548 --> 00:07:45,966 Huh! 96 00:07:46,091 --> 00:07:49,720 But to be able to do this, you say, "I need money and firearms." 97 00:07:49,845 --> 00:07:52,431 Well, General, to do all that without money and arms... 98 00:07:52,556 --> 00:07:54,016 What are you saying? 99 00:07:54,141 --> 00:07:56,185 Do those people want our help or not? 100 00:07:56,310 --> 00:07:59,771 If they really want to, a few sticks and stones will be sufficient. 101 00:07:59,897 --> 00:08:02,232 Of course they'd be sufficient with you directing the music. 102 00:08:02,357 --> 00:08:04,401 - You mean, you don't want to go? - Why don't you go? 103 00:08:04,526 --> 00:08:06,278 I don't want to see myself in cartoons, 104 00:08:06,403 --> 00:08:09,156 hear people say that out of conceit I lied to Garibaldi. 105 00:08:10,574 --> 00:08:12,493 Blessed Florentines! 106 00:08:12,618 --> 00:08:14,912 Do-nothings and cowards! 107 00:08:18,790 --> 00:08:21,793 Don't listen to him. We all know what he's like. 108 00:08:21,919 --> 00:08:24,713 Never manages to be calm for long. 109 00:08:24,838 --> 00:08:28,717 Anyway, at this moment he's only useful 110 00:08:28,842 --> 00:08:32,804 for attracting attention elsewhere. 111 00:08:33,597 --> 00:08:35,849 - We'll talk about it tomorrow. - Yes, General, but... 112 00:08:35,974 --> 00:08:39,520 Will you also take care to leave me your address? 113 00:08:42,481 --> 00:08:45,442 But tonight you must sleep over there, on that couch. 114 00:08:45,567 --> 00:08:48,445 To tell you the truth, I ought to go back to Alessandria. 115 00:08:48,570 --> 00:08:51,281 If I don't show up at barracks, I'll be considered a deserter. 116 00:08:52,157 --> 00:08:54,201 Don't worry about it. 117 00:08:54,326 --> 00:08:56,203 You're staying with me. 118 00:08:57,454 --> 00:09:00,040 - You know where we're bound? - No, General. 119 00:09:01,625 --> 00:09:03,544 We're bound for Sicily. 120 00:09:03,669 --> 00:09:05,587 Sicily! 121 00:09:05,712 --> 00:09:07,839 Palermo has risen. 122 00:09:07,965 --> 00:09:10,175 The revolt is spreading over the island. 123 00:09:11,385 --> 00:09:13,845 The Bourbon kingdom is falling to pieces. 124 00:09:15,305 --> 00:09:19,351 And then, all roads do lead to Rome. 125 00:09:19,476 --> 00:09:23,272 I don't know how a road going through Sicily can be the most direct. 126 00:09:23,397 --> 00:09:26,942 And I doubt whether it is the smoothest road. 127 00:09:27,609 --> 00:09:33,198 Italians, the Sicilians are battling the enemies of Italy for Italy. 128 00:09:33,323 --> 00:09:37,160 Italians, every citizen has the duty to go to their aid, 129 00:09:37,286 --> 00:09:39,830 with words and guns and money. 130 00:09:39,955 --> 00:09:42,416 Above all, with force of decision. 131 00:09:42,541 --> 00:09:44,334 A host of brave soldiers, 132 00:09:44,459 --> 00:09:47,254 my tried companions on the field of furious battle, 133 00:09:47,379 --> 00:09:50,048 are marching with me to the rescue. 134 00:09:50,173 --> 00:09:51,550 Italy knows who they are. 135 00:09:51,675 --> 00:09:55,012 They're the same men who have never failed us in the hour of peril. 136 00:09:55,137 --> 00:09:58,056 True-hearted and brave comrades. 137 00:09:58,181 --> 00:10:01,476 They have dedicated their lives to their homeland. 138 00:10:01,602 --> 00:10:04,229 They will give her their last drop of blood 139 00:10:04,354 --> 00:10:07,983 without the thought of other reward than a stainless conscience. 140 00:10:11,236 --> 00:10:13,071 "Italy and Victor Emmanuel!" 141 00:10:13,196 --> 00:10:15,657 That was their cry when they crossed the Ticino. 142 00:10:15,782 --> 00:10:17,743 "Italy and Victor Emmanuel!" 143 00:10:17,868 --> 00:10:21,413 will fill the air of Sicily from cavern to mountain peak. 144 00:10:22,456 --> 00:10:24,833 At this fateful call to war, 145 00:10:24,958 --> 00:10:28,629 echoing from the northern ranges of Italy to Rome itself, 146 00:10:28,754 --> 00:10:31,840 the tottering throne of tyranny will fall, 147 00:10:31,965 --> 00:10:36,928 and, to a man, the courageous sons of Sicily will rise in triumph. 148 00:10:37,721 --> 00:10:42,934 To arms! Once and for all put an end to the misery of so many centuries. 149 00:10:43,060 --> 00:10:46,438 Be it proof to all the word, O Roman children, 150 00:10:46,563 --> 00:10:50,817 that your living in this, our Italy, has not been a lie. 151 00:10:50,942 --> 00:10:52,903 Hooray for Garibaldi! 152 00:10:55,947 --> 00:10:58,659 Excuse me, I'm a newspaper man. It's urgent. 153 00:10:58,784 --> 00:11:01,161 - I was here before you. - Yes, you were. Please. 154 00:11:05,624 --> 00:11:07,876 One moment, please. 155 00:11:09,419 --> 00:11:11,004 Listen to what's in this telegram. 156 00:11:11,129 --> 00:11:14,716 "Times, London. Garibaldi embarked tonight with an army of 1,000 volunteers 157 00:11:14,841 --> 00:11:17,052 "on two ships Bixio requisitioned. Stop. 158 00:11:17,177 --> 00:11:19,513 "Believe General wants to set his compass for Sicily. Stop. 159 00:11:19,638 --> 00:11:22,474 "Feelings in diplomatic and political circles running high. Stop. 160 00:11:22,599 --> 00:11:25,519 - "Will send details." - Quick! Put it ahead of the others. 161 00:11:33,860 --> 00:11:36,905 The march toward Italian unity was underway. 162 00:11:37,030 --> 00:11:41,368 All over Italy, all over Europe, people held their breath in suspense. 163 00:11:42,327 --> 00:11:46,665 Cavour and Victor Emmanuel had not been informed of the attack on Sicily. 164 00:11:46,790 --> 00:11:50,335 Although Garibaldi had used the King's name as his rallying cry, 165 00:11:50,460 --> 00:11:54,131 would he still be faithful to monarchy if he conquered Sicily? 166 00:11:55,132 --> 00:11:57,050 From Naples, the young Bourbon King 167 00:11:57,175 --> 00:12:01,555 sent one of his older and supposedly more experienced generals, named Landi, 168 00:12:01,680 --> 00:12:04,558 to meet the thousand volunteers and stop them 169 00:12:04,683 --> 00:12:08,270 from bringing aid to patriots in Palermo and throughout the island. 170 00:12:09,730 --> 00:12:13,275 I've come to tell Your Excellency everything we've been able to learn. 171 00:12:13,400 --> 00:12:17,738 The brigands disembarked at Marsala towards midday on the 11th of May. 172 00:12:17,863 --> 00:12:19,906 That much is known by everyone! 173 00:12:20,031 --> 00:12:23,827 Their army has around 1,000 men, most of them ordinary people. 174 00:12:23,952 --> 00:12:27,581 They say a few are wearing strange uniforms, but ordinary people still. 175 00:12:27,706 --> 00:12:31,626 And it's said they're commanded by a certain... 176 00:12:31,752 --> 00:12:35,005 - a certain Gallubardo... Garubardo... - Ah! 177 00:12:35,130 --> 00:12:38,759 - They're not too sure of what he's called. - Oh, yes, they are. Garibaldi! 178 00:12:38,884 --> 00:12:40,802 Your Excellency knows everything then, huh? 179 00:12:40,927 --> 00:12:44,723 Don't you worry about what I know. You tell me what you know, if you please! 180 00:12:44,848 --> 00:12:48,101 Oh, they're badly armed, Your Excellency. That much I can guarantee. 181 00:12:48,226 --> 00:12:52,522 They've got two very old cannons and a couple of big guns a lot older even. 182 00:12:52,647 --> 00:12:55,192 They loaded them onto carts that they sold at Marsala, 183 00:12:55,317 --> 00:12:57,110 and now they're having trouble hauling them. 184 00:12:57,235 --> 00:13:00,906 Yes, sir. And last night, they slept at Rampingallo 185 00:13:01,031 --> 00:13:03,617 on the land of Baron Mistretta. 186 00:13:03,742 --> 00:13:07,162 His nephew, Antonio Fortes, is his name, Your Excellency, 187 00:13:07,287 --> 00:13:10,332 and don't believe I won't catch up with him, Your Excellency, 188 00:13:10,457 --> 00:13:12,083 when the time comes for traitors. 189 00:13:12,209 --> 00:13:16,421 Well, anyway, this Fortes gave them a pile of supplies enough to last them the whole week. 190 00:13:16,546 --> 00:13:19,132 - And where are they right now? - Along the road to Salemi, Excellency. 191 00:13:19,257 --> 00:13:22,636 - Are you telling the truth? - Your Excellency, my word of honor. 192 00:13:23,136 --> 00:13:25,388 This is where they are, General. 193 00:13:28,517 --> 00:13:30,310 Adamo! Adamo! 194 00:13:31,186 --> 00:13:34,272 - Garibaldi's at Salemi. - Round up everybody you can. 195 00:13:34,397 --> 00:13:37,317 Go down to the mill and get all of the flour. Quick! 196 00:13:40,612 --> 00:13:42,239 Turiddu! 197 00:13:42,364 --> 00:13:43,657 Turiddu! 198 00:13:43,782 --> 00:13:46,284 - Here I am. What is it? - To the mill. Quick! 199 00:13:46,409 --> 00:13:48,495 I'm going to Garibaldi at Salemi. 200 00:13:48,620 --> 00:13:50,539 Peppuzzo! 201 00:13:52,040 --> 00:13:54,167 Get down to the mill. Quick! 202 00:13:56,795 --> 00:13:58,964 Roll that one over there. 203 00:14:06,721 --> 00:14:09,391 Go on! Go on! They'll lead you to the hiding place. 204 00:14:19,734 --> 00:14:21,945 And don't try to pretend that you were ignorant 205 00:14:22,070 --> 00:14:25,240 of these peasants' intention to attack and sack that mill. 206 00:14:25,365 --> 00:14:29,828 I'm a military tactician, not a policeman, but I should send you to the firing squad. 207 00:14:29,953 --> 00:14:32,080 And Father, that goes for you, too. Yes, Father! 208 00:14:32,205 --> 00:14:38,837 We've got a bellyful of priests and friars stirring up rebellion against His Majesty. 209 00:14:38,962 --> 00:14:41,339 Fine religion you're teaching the people! 210 00:14:42,257 --> 00:14:46,261 I can't see how we're supposed to be responsible to you in such things. 211 00:14:46,386 --> 00:14:47,929 And may I also remind you 212 00:14:48,054 --> 00:14:51,892 that I don't accept observations from anyone else but my Bishop. 213 00:14:52,017 --> 00:14:53,518 Well, now... 214 00:14:53,643 --> 00:14:57,230 We'll soon be hearing you quoting Thomas 215 00:14:57,355 --> 00:15:00,775 on the rights of people to assassinate tyrants, won't we? 216 00:15:00,901 --> 00:15:03,904 I don't believe I have to quote him. You already know what he says. 217 00:15:04,779 --> 00:15:06,031 Fine! 218 00:15:06,156 --> 00:15:08,783 Starting from today, if my troops don't get the flour they need, 219 00:15:08,909 --> 00:15:10,869 the two of you will answer for it. 220 00:15:10,994 --> 00:15:12,913 You may go. 221 00:15:17,208 --> 00:15:19,961 - Bring in the Captain again. - Yes, sir. 222 00:15:26,551 --> 00:15:30,931 Excellency, Garibaldi and his outlaws have left Salemi and are going toward Vita. 223 00:15:51,785 --> 00:15:53,453 That's it there, General. 224 00:15:53,578 --> 00:15:56,414 That's the road that goes to Palermo. 225 00:15:56,539 --> 00:16:00,460 Between here and there, the land lies all the same way. 226 00:16:00,585 --> 00:16:03,129 Up and down hills and mountains. 227 00:16:04,547 --> 00:16:06,633 You see that hill over there? 228 00:16:06,758 --> 00:16:09,094 - The one where my men are? - Right. 229 00:16:09,219 --> 00:16:12,180 Well, above it and behind, there's Calatafimi. 230 00:16:12,305 --> 00:16:14,057 See? 231 00:16:14,182 --> 00:16:17,894 It's the town where General Landi and his troops arrived last night. 232 00:16:18,019 --> 00:16:20,313 - Are there many troops? - Yes, sir. 233 00:16:22,440 --> 00:16:26,528 What are they doing? Those vagabonds! Are they eating? 234 00:16:26,653 --> 00:16:28,738 Looks like they've come down here for a picnic! 235 00:16:28,863 --> 00:16:30,657 Well, we'll give 'em a better appetite. 236 00:16:30,782 --> 00:16:32,909 Make their stomachs bigger by a hole or two. 237 00:16:33,034 --> 00:16:35,912 Or give them a shot to help them digest. 238 00:16:36,037 --> 00:16:40,083 Look at them! Look at them! A right pick of scum! 239 00:16:41,167 --> 00:16:43,420 Here's some bread, a piece of cheese and a few olives. 240 00:16:43,545 --> 00:16:45,380 Fine for me. 241 00:16:48,299 --> 00:16:49,634 Thanks. 242 00:16:49,759 --> 00:16:52,554 - Does anyone happen to have some salt? - Sure, General. 243 00:16:53,680 --> 00:16:55,557 - Here's some. - Many thanks. 244 00:17:01,062 --> 00:17:03,106 This Sicilian bread is good. 245 00:17:12,532 --> 00:17:15,118 They blow a good bugle, don't they? 246 00:17:15,243 --> 00:17:17,662 Why don't I let them hear how ours sounds? 247 00:17:17,787 --> 00:17:19,789 Where's my bugler? 248 00:17:21,374 --> 00:17:24,085 General, I've explored the terrain. Scaling that hill is hard labor, 249 00:17:24,210 --> 00:17:26,212 and scaling those terraces is impossible. 250 00:17:26,337 --> 00:17:29,174 - Do you want to accept combat here? - Yes, certainly. 251 00:17:29,299 --> 00:17:33,136 Ah, but Bixio, the terrain is difficult, but it's favorable. 252 00:17:33,261 --> 00:17:34,763 The fact it's uphill won't allow the enemy 253 00:17:34,888 --> 00:17:37,182 to use the best advantage of the forces he's strongest in: 254 00:17:37,307 --> 00:17:38,933 rifles and artillery. 255 00:17:39,642 --> 00:17:41,352 Besides, Bixio, 256 00:17:41,478 --> 00:17:44,814 we make Italy now... or we die. 257 00:17:50,695 --> 00:17:51,821 Bugles! 258 00:17:51,946 --> 00:17:54,324 Let those soldiers hear the sound of our alarm clock. 259 00:18:04,042 --> 00:18:05,251 And now, my friends, 260 00:18:05,376 --> 00:18:08,088 it's time to give those Bourbon gentlemen over there a couple of whacks. 261 00:18:08,213 --> 00:18:10,715 General, you want me to call back that fool? 262 00:18:13,134 --> 00:18:15,637 Let him go. He has a right to his inspiration. 263 00:18:15,762 --> 00:18:17,388 Look, it's midday to the minute. 264 00:18:17,514 --> 00:18:20,642 I don't want anyone to shoot without my specific order. 265 00:18:20,767 --> 00:18:23,520 To fire from a distance is a sign of fear. 266 00:18:29,776 --> 00:18:32,028 Look at them, they can't stand still for an instant! 267 00:19:19,200 --> 00:19:20,910 Giuseppe Garibaldi. 268 00:19:21,035 --> 00:19:22,996 Don't despise this monk's habit I'm wearing, 269 00:19:23,121 --> 00:19:26,249 because I tell you in truth, it will be stronger than your armor. 270 00:19:26,374 --> 00:19:28,001 And don't despise this crucifix. 271 00:19:28,126 --> 00:19:31,171 You'll see it flash among the enemy more terrible than your sword. 272 00:19:31,296 --> 00:19:32,338 God bless you! 273 00:19:57,280 --> 00:19:59,032 Order my carriage. 274 00:20:05,914 --> 00:20:10,293 Didn't you communicate to Major Sforza my order to deploy his troops 275 00:20:10,418 --> 00:20:13,129 - but make no contact with the enemy? - Yes, I did, Excellency. 276 00:20:14,339 --> 00:20:16,674 Well, what's the Major doing then? 277 00:20:16,799 --> 00:20:18,760 Come on. 278 00:20:24,265 --> 00:20:27,977 Major, they're coming up the hill like devils. We've got to have reinforcements. 279 00:20:28,102 --> 00:20:30,688 Keep calm, Lieutenant, let them get tired first. 280 00:20:30,813 --> 00:20:33,066 Then, I'll order the counter-attack. 281 00:20:40,281 --> 00:20:42,242 Quick! Take this message to General Landi. 282 00:20:42,367 --> 00:20:44,535 "Need reinforcements immediately." 283 00:21:52,353 --> 00:21:54,522 What have you done, men? 284 00:21:55,064 --> 00:21:58,568 Didn't I tell you you must go at the enemy easy? 285 00:21:58,693 --> 00:22:00,194 Get your lines in order! 286 00:22:00,320 --> 00:22:03,906 Get your wind back. Then do exactly what I tell you. 287 00:22:04,032 --> 00:22:07,535 General, they've captured your flag. They've captured your flag. 288 00:22:07,660 --> 00:22:09,495 That's nothing at all. Nothing! 289 00:22:09,620 --> 00:22:11,831 Send gunners up the hill in that direction. 290 00:22:20,923 --> 00:22:24,260 Aim! Aim before you shoot! 291 00:22:25,386 --> 00:22:28,931 Take aim, I tell you. Don't waste your ammunition! 292 00:22:29,682 --> 00:22:32,477 They're running short, look at them! 293 00:22:37,648 --> 00:22:40,943 Your Excellency, Major Sforza sent you this flag that was taken from the enemy 294 00:22:41,069 --> 00:22:44,155 and says to inform you that the commander of the invaders has been killed. 295 00:22:44,280 --> 00:22:46,657 Major Sforza asked for reinforcements. 296 00:22:46,783 --> 00:22:48,368 What do you mean, he's taken their flag? 297 00:22:48,493 --> 00:22:51,204 He's finished Garibaldi and he still wants reinforcements? 298 00:22:51,329 --> 00:22:53,456 Bugles, sound the attack. 299 00:23:00,380 --> 00:23:02,382 Forwards! 300 00:23:03,216 --> 00:23:05,176 Left, right, left, right, 301 00:23:05,301 --> 00:23:07,261 left, right, left, right. 302 00:23:14,727 --> 00:23:16,396 Follow me! 303 00:23:28,699 --> 00:23:31,119 Now is the moment, men! 304 00:23:31,244 --> 00:23:32,829 Get up there! 305 00:23:32,954 --> 00:23:35,415 Get up onto that terrace! 306 00:24:59,624 --> 00:25:02,877 Garibaldi! Garibaldi! 307 00:25:16,891 --> 00:25:18,893 Well, look at yourself, then, Garibaldi. 308 00:25:19,018 --> 00:25:20,686 Look at all we've been able to do. 309 00:25:20,811 --> 00:25:22,146 Brave boys! 310 00:26:04,689 --> 00:26:07,400 They're leaving town, defeated. 311 00:27:40,326 --> 00:27:43,329 Excuse me, is Garibaldi among you somewhere? 312 00:27:43,454 --> 00:27:45,498 Right here. General? 313 00:27:45,623 --> 00:27:48,042 The church is full of soldiers from the Bourbon army. 314 00:27:48,167 --> 00:27:51,545 They're seriously wounded and we trust your compassion. 315 00:27:51,671 --> 00:27:54,256 Compassion? What do you mean, "compassion"? 316 00:27:54,382 --> 00:27:57,635 Aren't your wounded soldiers men like us, all Italians, 317 00:27:57,760 --> 00:27:59,303 Italians that are brothers? 318 00:27:59,428 --> 00:28:01,597 Thank you. Come and see them. 319 00:28:43,431 --> 00:28:45,182 Brave men. 320 00:28:45,307 --> 00:28:47,685 You fought bravely. 321 00:29:00,614 --> 00:29:04,452 Be sure that you provide the wounded men with every care you possibly can. 322 00:29:04,577 --> 00:29:08,414 And tell them that they're free to return to their homes or to fight with us. 323 00:29:08,539 --> 00:29:11,167 And they're free to return to their regiments if they like 324 00:29:11,292 --> 00:29:13,502 and fight again... against us. 325 00:29:16,589 --> 00:29:20,718 No! No, please, please, not that way. We're not the tyrants you're used to. 326 00:29:24,346 --> 00:29:28,184 We're just human beings who eat and drink like you. We're must kiss each other, so... 327 00:29:29,560 --> 00:29:31,270 On the cheeks! 328 00:29:31,395 --> 00:29:34,398 We're brothers, Italians. 329 00:29:35,983 --> 00:29:39,361 If memory serves me right, I think the temple of Segesta is near here. 330 00:29:39,487 --> 00:29:42,740 - You learned Latin and Greek in school, eh? - Segesta is not far off, is it? 331 00:29:42,865 --> 00:29:45,367 Just a half-hour ride. If you want, we can take you on the donkeys. 332 00:29:45,493 --> 00:29:46,869 Let's go! 333 00:30:03,093 --> 00:30:05,262 There it is! We're here! 334 00:30:12,978 --> 00:30:14,355 Up the hill! 335 00:30:14,480 --> 00:30:16,315 Hurry up! 336 00:30:18,651 --> 00:30:20,277 Ho! 337 00:30:23,864 --> 00:30:25,574 On foot! 338 00:30:40,256 --> 00:30:43,008 Hey, come back here. 339 00:30:44,176 --> 00:30:46,303 Hey, let go. 340 00:30:48,931 --> 00:30:52,017 Hey, what are you doing? After that ride, don't I deserve a drink? 341 00:30:52,142 --> 00:30:55,145 Hey, if you really want a drink, I've got some wine from Mount Etna. 342 00:30:55,271 --> 00:30:58,065 It'll bend your knees double! You haven't see anything. 343 00:30:58,190 --> 00:31:01,443 - Hey, you! - You've had enough to drink. 344 00:31:01,569 --> 00:31:04,363 Alright, have a drink, but don't take it all, see? 345 00:31:08,033 --> 00:31:09,869 Don't lean on me. 346 00:31:09,994 --> 00:31:13,247 How can it be that people who were able to put up a temple like this 347 00:31:13,372 --> 00:31:15,708 are reduced to such poverty today? 348 00:31:18,419 --> 00:31:20,629 Thus casually and unafraid, 349 00:31:20,754 --> 00:31:24,675 Garibaldi and his thousand volunteers moved on toward Palermo. 350 00:31:25,718 --> 00:31:28,804 A small detachment was sent out in another direction, 351 00:31:28,929 --> 00:31:32,766 while most of the volunteers, joined by Sicilian patriots, 352 00:31:32,892 --> 00:31:35,019 moved through the bush and backcountry 353 00:31:35,144 --> 00:31:37,897 to within sight of the capital. 354 00:31:41,734 --> 00:31:43,944 Halt! Who goes there? 355 00:31:48,324 --> 00:31:50,701 It's Garibaldi. It's Garibaldi. 356 00:31:50,826 --> 00:31:54,163 - Long live Garibaldi! - Long live Garibaldi! 357 00:31:54,288 --> 00:31:56,165 Long live Garibaldi! 358 00:31:56,290 --> 00:31:58,250 Hey, pipe... pipe down! 359 00:31:59,960 --> 00:32:02,296 - Ah! La Masa. - General Garibaldi! 360 00:32:02,421 --> 00:32:05,007 - The diversion has worked. - Oh? 361 00:32:05,132 --> 00:32:07,885 Look what's in the Palermo newspaper today. 362 00:32:09,261 --> 00:32:10,471 Let's see. 363 00:32:10,596 --> 00:32:13,015 "The soldiers of General Mechel 364 00:32:13,140 --> 00:32:17,102 "have put to flight Garibaldi's vagabonds along the road to Corleone. 365 00:32:17,227 --> 00:32:19,647 "The pirates have disappeared into the mountains. 366 00:32:19,772 --> 00:32:23,233 "The criminals, who at the arrival of Garibaldi joined in with his bandits 367 00:32:23,359 --> 00:32:26,904 to promote anarchy and murder, shall not go free and unpunished. 368 00:32:27,029 --> 00:32:29,907 "The government of His Majesty the King guarantees to restore 369 00:32:30,032 --> 00:32:32,534 "the law and order to which good citizens aspire." 370 00:32:45,798 --> 00:32:47,383 Palermo. 371 00:32:57,184 --> 00:32:59,603 Today, General, I know at last we shall see 372 00:32:59,728 --> 00:33:01,647 the end of the rule of tyranny and hypocrisy 373 00:33:01,772 --> 00:33:04,692 under which oppression is called liberty, abuse justice, 374 00:33:04,817 --> 00:33:06,986 - scorn is called love and the other conscious... - Let's hope so! 375 00:33:07,111 --> 00:33:09,321 Ah, let's all hope so, La Masa. 376 00:33:09,446 --> 00:33:12,116 And now, Bixio, to Palermo. 377 00:33:15,077 --> 00:33:16,912 To Palermo... 378 00:33:17,037 --> 00:33:19,081 or we die, General. 379 00:33:23,210 --> 00:33:25,129 Garibaldi is coming. The bandits! 380 00:33:25,254 --> 00:33:27,881 - Garibaldi and the bandits! - Garibaldi! 381 00:33:28,007 --> 00:33:29,633 - Sound the alarm! - Sound the alarm! 382 00:33:29,758 --> 00:33:33,178 - Sound the alarm! - Sound the alarm! 383 00:33:33,303 --> 00:33:36,015 - Sound the alarm! - Garibaldi! 384 00:33:36,140 --> 00:33:38,851 - Garibaldi! - Garibaldi! 385 00:34:48,629 --> 00:34:50,714 - Wait! - Material for the barricades. 386 00:34:51,465 --> 00:34:52,925 Mattresses! Chairs! 387 00:34:53,050 --> 00:34:55,969 The barriers! The barriers! 388 00:34:56,428 --> 00:34:58,388 Throw the mattresses and the boxes. 389 00:34:58,514 --> 00:35:00,349 Throw it all down for the barricades! 390 00:35:00,474 --> 00:35:04,976 - Throw more chairs and tables! - Throw more chairs and tables! 391 00:35:05,500 --> 00:35:06,437 This way! 392 00:35:06,438 --> 00:35:08,190 - Set them up! - That's over here! 393 00:35:09,108 --> 00:35:12,193 - Get all the furniture! - Over here! 394 00:35:12,517 --> 00:35:14,217 - This way! - Right. 395 00:35:14,363 --> 00:35:17,407 Go to your house and get your furniture! 396 00:35:17,508 --> 00:35:18,759 Get everything you've got! 397 00:35:18,784 --> 00:35:22,120 - All the boxes! - Everthing we have here. 398 00:35:22,522 --> 00:35:25,624 - Right. - Unload the cart! 399 00:35:26,291 --> 00:35:28,627 - Throw something down for the barricades! - Quick! 400 00:35:28,752 --> 00:35:30,462 Throw them over here! 401 00:36:19,720 --> 00:36:22,222 - At your orders, General. - Nothing more for now, thank you. 402 00:36:22,347 --> 00:36:25,934 - You want water, Garibaldi? - No, thank you, my boy. 403 00:36:26,685 --> 00:36:29,229 Have you been able to keep track of enemy movements up at the castle? 404 00:36:29,354 --> 00:36:30,397 Yes, General. 405 00:36:30,522 --> 00:36:32,816 Ah, my friend! 406 00:36:33,817 --> 00:36:36,403 What a good surprise to find you here! 407 00:36:36,528 --> 00:36:38,906 You all know my friend, Alexandre Dumas. 408 00:36:39,031 --> 00:36:41,366 He's the author of "The Three Musketeers". 409 00:36:41,491 --> 00:36:43,076 Tell me, what sort of pass do you have? 410 00:36:43,202 --> 00:36:45,621 This one here, signed by the Major. 411 00:36:45,746 --> 00:36:48,874 Oh, Gusmaroli, make a new safe-conduct for this illustrious poet. 412 00:36:48,999 --> 00:36:51,168 Put the date of today and say, 413 00:36:51,293 --> 00:36:54,796 "It is at my orders that my friend, Alexandre Dumas, the famous novelist, 414 00:36:54,922 --> 00:36:57,883 "be allowed to circulate freely throughout the island of Sicily." 415 00:36:58,008 --> 00:37:00,302 In addition, you can add that I shall be personally grateful 416 00:37:00,427 --> 00:37:02,221 to whoever shows him a courteous welcome. 417 00:37:02,346 --> 00:37:04,848 This way with that stretcher. Quick! 418 00:37:04,973 --> 00:37:08,560 He's dying! Oh, God, he's dying! 419 00:37:28,080 --> 00:37:30,624 Come on! 420 00:37:51,478 --> 00:37:53,938 - We surrender! We surrender! - Move! Move! 421 00:37:55,107 --> 00:37:58,193 - Where are you taking us? - Stay on the barricade! 422 00:38:14,042 --> 00:38:15,627 The Generals are coming to parlay. 423 00:38:15,752 --> 00:38:19,172 The Generals are coming to surrender. Surrender! 424 00:38:26,596 --> 00:38:28,432 General, sir. 425 00:38:28,557 --> 00:38:31,560 The Bourbon officers are here to talk with you. 426 00:38:47,492 --> 00:38:50,037 General, the Bourbon officers have arrived. 427 00:38:50,162 --> 00:38:51,872 Show them in. 428 00:39:06,970 --> 00:39:09,014 Good morning, gentlemen. 429 00:39:11,850 --> 00:39:14,019 - Please, be seated. - Thank you. 430 00:39:20,442 --> 00:39:22,235 Please, have a seat. 431 00:39:22,361 --> 00:39:24,821 - After you, sir. - Do sit down, please. 432 00:39:31,661 --> 00:39:33,622 Gusmaroli. 433 00:39:39,920 --> 00:39:42,005 - Yes, sir? - That's all. 434 00:39:44,758 --> 00:39:46,259 Well, then. 435 00:39:46,385 --> 00:39:48,220 To what do I owe the honor of your visit? 436 00:39:48,887 --> 00:39:53,350 General Garibaldi, we want to put an honorable end to so much suffering. 437 00:39:53,475 --> 00:39:55,560 That's exactly what we want to do, too. 438 00:39:56,686 --> 00:39:59,439 I'm sorry I don't have any tobacco to offer you, 439 00:39:59,564 --> 00:40:01,566 except some bad cigars from Nice. 440 00:40:01,691 --> 00:40:04,194 But when in war, one can't have a choice. 441 00:40:05,529 --> 00:40:07,364 No, thank you, I don't smoke. 442 00:40:07,489 --> 00:40:09,866 - Thanks, I don't smoke either. - Mm-hmm. 443 00:40:10,867 --> 00:40:12,911 We were saying, 444 00:40:13,036 --> 00:40:17,082 General, don't you think it's time all this ended? 445 00:40:17,916 --> 00:40:19,501 No one can deny, General Garibaldi, 446 00:40:19,626 --> 00:40:22,879 that all this agony, the blood and barricades, doesn't do any good to anyone. 447 00:40:23,004 --> 00:40:24,756 And for that reason, 448 00:40:24,881 --> 00:40:27,634 - we wish that it should cease. - Agreed. 449 00:40:27,759 --> 00:40:30,220 I'm armed with full powers to negotiate a truce. 450 00:40:30,345 --> 00:40:33,265 If we're able to conclude it, we'll go immediately to Naples 451 00:40:33,390 --> 00:40:36,977 where we'll clarify to His Majesty, my sovereign, the conditions agreed upon 452 00:40:37,102 --> 00:40:38,937 and request his commands. 453 00:40:39,062 --> 00:40:43,525 General, if we could possibly... how shall I say it... 454 00:40:43,650 --> 00:40:47,904 take a shortcut to fair and honorable conditions, so to speak, 455 00:40:48,029 --> 00:40:53,285 I am certain... we are certain that we can stipulate a truce 456 00:40:53,410 --> 00:40:56,163 whereafter, with the help of God 457 00:40:56,288 --> 00:40:59,207 and a little peace and men's anger placated... 458 00:40:59,332 --> 00:41:00,417 Fine. 459 00:41:00,542 --> 00:41:05,964 It will never be my fault if this truce isn't stipulated here immediately. 460 00:41:06,089 --> 00:41:07,841 Please tell me what your desires are. 461 00:41:07,966 --> 00:41:10,135 We've already got them written. 462 00:41:10,260 --> 00:41:12,304 Read them, Colonel. 463 00:41:18,935 --> 00:41:22,314 "That drinking water be restored immediately to the castle." 464 00:41:22,439 --> 00:41:26,151 - That's the first thing we ask. - Fine. Agreed to. 465 00:41:26,276 --> 00:41:29,821 "That medicines be sent to the castle for the troops that are sick and wounded." 466 00:41:29,946 --> 00:41:31,531 With all my heart. 467 00:41:32,199 --> 00:41:35,327 "That exchange of prisoners must take place immediately." 468 00:41:35,452 --> 00:41:37,245 Surely. 469 00:41:39,706 --> 00:41:41,166 Will you share this orange with me? 470 00:41:42,042 --> 00:41:44,085 Thank you. 471 00:41:44,836 --> 00:41:46,254 Thank you, sir. 472 00:41:46,379 --> 00:41:50,926 Yes. But you will have to hand over the hostages taken by General Laura in Palermo 473 00:41:51,051 --> 00:41:52,511 and now under guard in the castle. 474 00:41:53,595 --> 00:41:57,057 Er... I don't have powers to treat for the hostages. 475 00:41:57,182 --> 00:41:59,559 But I assure you on my honor they're receiving all care, 476 00:41:59,684 --> 00:42:03,438 and that His good Majesty is sure to put them at liberty, General Garibaldi, 477 00:42:03,563 --> 00:42:04,731 the moment I've seen him. 478 00:42:04,856 --> 00:42:06,441 - You must also evacuate the city. - But... 479 00:42:06,566 --> 00:42:10,362 Listen to me. I'm telling you what my conditions are now. 480 00:42:12,739 --> 00:42:14,908 Evacuate the city, 481 00:42:15,033 --> 00:42:17,661 withdraw your troops from the castle, 482 00:42:17,786 --> 00:42:20,664 and I will allow you to make camp at Mount Pellegrino. 483 00:42:21,456 --> 00:42:23,959 - Agreed then? - Er... 484 00:42:24,084 --> 00:42:25,961 Yes. 485 00:42:33,009 --> 00:42:35,220 Garibaldi and his thousand now found 486 00:42:35,345 --> 00:42:37,556 that movement along the northern coast of Sicily, 487 00:42:37,681 --> 00:42:40,850 over toward the mainland of Italy, was very difficult. 488 00:42:41,643 --> 00:42:45,605 The Bourbon troops clung desperately to their last strongholds, 489 00:42:45,730 --> 00:42:47,899 but the Garibaldinos drove them out and pushed on 490 00:42:48,024 --> 00:42:50,443 to within sight of the Calabrian coast 491 00:42:50,569 --> 00:42:52,946 across the blue Strait of Messina. 492 00:42:54,364 --> 00:42:57,951 At the lighthouse, the General was forced to wait. 493 00:42:58,076 --> 00:43:01,162 Cavour, and perhaps also Victor Emmanuel now, 494 00:43:01,288 --> 00:43:05,250 was becoming alarmed by the fact that republican forces throughout Italy 495 00:43:05,375 --> 00:43:09,671 were using Garibaldi's conquests for their own purposes. 496 00:43:09,796 --> 00:43:12,340 Even though he was faithful to united Italy, 497 00:43:12,465 --> 00:43:14,676 would he remain faithful to monarchy 498 00:43:14,801 --> 00:43:17,554 and refuse to support a republic? 499 00:44:09,147 --> 00:44:10,523 What is it? 500 00:44:10,649 --> 00:44:13,485 - Look. Look, isn't that the General? - Yes, it's Garibaldi. 501 00:44:20,283 --> 00:44:22,410 Watch out there. 502 00:44:22,535 --> 00:44:25,163 Hey, they must be important. 503 00:44:28,083 --> 00:44:30,043 Well, here we are, sir. 504 00:44:36,966 --> 00:44:38,968 This way, please. 505 00:44:47,352 --> 00:44:48,520 Who's he? 506 00:44:48,645 --> 00:44:51,106 Looks like an officer in civilian clothes. 507 00:44:55,527 --> 00:44:57,362 Good day, sir. 508 00:45:00,115 --> 00:45:03,076 I have the honor to deliver to you a letter from His Majesty. 509 00:45:08,540 --> 00:45:11,501 Shh, quiet! Give me a glass of wine, I've got a dry throat. 510 00:45:11,626 --> 00:45:14,462 - Who is he? - An adjutant of King Victor Emmanuel's. 511 00:45:17,257 --> 00:45:19,801 You know what the King is asking me to do? 512 00:45:19,926 --> 00:45:22,178 He asks you not to cross over the Strait. 513 00:45:23,179 --> 00:45:27,392 You must know that His Majesty was unable to approve of your expedition and that he... 514 00:45:27,517 --> 00:45:30,562 he wished to remain completely outside of it. 515 00:45:30,687 --> 00:45:33,106 I've always liked Victor Emmanuel. 516 00:45:33,231 --> 00:45:35,275 You've gone from one victory to another. 517 00:45:35,400 --> 00:45:38,111 We've been told that you've run many risks personally. 518 00:45:39,237 --> 00:45:41,573 His Majesty at Turino has been expressing his doubts 519 00:45:41,698 --> 00:45:44,743 about attempting to make a landing on the coast of Calabria. 520 00:45:44,868 --> 00:45:47,746 Francis II still has a first-rate army, 521 00:45:47,871 --> 00:45:50,248 and the Neapolitan Navy is one of the best. 522 00:45:52,041 --> 00:45:56,463 I in no way deny that there are difficulties. 523 00:45:57,505 --> 00:45:59,924 But when the people want their liberty, 524 00:46:00,049 --> 00:46:02,719 no soldiers can keep them from getting it. 525 00:46:05,680 --> 00:46:07,640 His Majesty writes as your King. 526 00:46:07,766 --> 00:46:10,310 Without any hesitation I can say that if you dare disobey him, 527 00:46:10,435 --> 00:46:13,438 because others tell you it's your duty to Italy to do so... 528 00:46:15,523 --> 00:46:19,027 I've always said that I liked and esteemed Victor Emmanuel. 529 00:46:20,069 --> 00:46:22,655 It's a shame that he has such advisors around him. 530 00:46:24,073 --> 00:46:25,950 Thank you. 531 00:46:26,075 --> 00:46:28,077 You may tell him... 532 00:46:32,499 --> 00:46:35,919 I'll send my reply for His Majesty to where you're staying. 533 00:46:42,675 --> 00:46:45,136 Gusmaroli! Gusmaroli! 534 00:46:45,762 --> 00:46:47,222 That's me. 535 00:46:47,347 --> 00:46:48,890 Hurry. 536 00:47:13,873 --> 00:47:16,668 - What's going on? - I wish we could find out. 537 00:47:16,793 --> 00:47:18,545 Menotti, you go to your father. 538 00:47:18,670 --> 00:47:22,340 Try to find out something. Try to explain to him how we feel. Please. 539 00:47:23,258 --> 00:47:24,926 Alright. 540 00:47:29,513 --> 00:47:31,932 Come in. 541 00:47:33,059 --> 00:47:35,645 - What is it, Menotti? - Nothing. 542 00:47:37,480 --> 00:47:39,399 Nothing, Father. 543 00:47:43,278 --> 00:47:45,238 When are we going to Calabria? 544 00:47:46,573 --> 00:47:48,700 - When? - Yes, when? 545 00:47:50,451 --> 00:47:51,744 You see, Father, 546 00:47:51,870 --> 00:47:55,415 that's what all of us who are sitting around without anything to do are asking. 547 00:47:55,540 --> 00:47:58,668 - A few hundred feet in there... - A few hundred feet of saltwater, I know. 548 00:47:58,793 --> 00:48:00,545 But across it, they're well-fortified. 549 00:48:00,670 --> 00:48:03,548 Their artillery is waiting. 20,000 men are expecting us. 550 00:48:03,673 --> 00:48:04,883 We know that very well. 551 00:48:05,008 --> 00:48:07,010 Furthermore, to cross the Strait means 552 00:48:07,135 --> 00:48:10,763 to take the flames of revolution to the continent of Europe. 553 00:48:11,514 --> 00:48:13,349 Did you now that Napoleon III 554 00:48:13,474 --> 00:48:16,978 has proposed to the English a joint naval action to block us in Sicily? 555 00:48:17,103 --> 00:48:19,188 That's why we've got to be quick and act before they try to... 556 00:48:19,314 --> 00:48:20,857 I know. 557 00:48:20,982 --> 00:48:24,402 I know, I know. But I don't think that the English are going to do it. 558 00:48:24,527 --> 00:48:26,988 You're right that waiting puts us in danger. 559 00:48:27,113 --> 00:48:29,240 But in the meantime... 560 00:48:29,365 --> 00:48:31,409 I've got other kinds of worries. 561 00:48:31,534 --> 00:48:34,537 I'm not going to lead a single soldier of our army to a massacre. 562 00:48:34,662 --> 00:48:37,290 Even if we're willing to try anything? 563 00:48:37,415 --> 00:48:40,209 The people of Sicily want to be united to Piedmont, 564 00:48:40,335 --> 00:48:42,921 because they want to be sure that the liberty they want will not... 565 00:48:43,046 --> 00:48:44,255 I know that. 566 00:48:44,380 --> 00:48:46,090 And if we let them be annexed, 567 00:48:46,215 --> 00:48:49,344 the war will send the Piedmontese land forces down here immediately. 568 00:48:50,345 --> 00:48:52,513 And goodbye to our united Italy. 569 00:48:53,681 --> 00:48:55,558 Father, if you're not willing, who could make a try? 570 00:48:55,683 --> 00:48:58,186 I know we must at least try. 571 00:48:59,395 --> 00:49:03,900 But what you don't consider, Menotti, is the weight of all this responsibility. 572 00:49:04,943 --> 00:49:06,819 So what now? 573 00:49:06,945 --> 00:49:08,863 Erm... 574 00:49:08,988 --> 00:49:14,035 I think I'll send this reply after all to the King and Cavour. 575 00:49:15,370 --> 00:49:18,456 "Sire, Your Majesty is aware of the affection and respect 576 00:49:18,581 --> 00:49:21,167 "that I have always felt for your person 577 00:49:21,292 --> 00:49:23,044 "and that I wish to obey you. 578 00:49:23,169 --> 00:49:26,673 "But then Your Majesty will also understand in what a position of embarrassment 579 00:49:26,798 --> 00:49:31,135 "in the eyes of the Neapolitan citizens my inactivity is putting us today. 580 00:49:31,260 --> 00:49:33,888 "It is now months that I have been having to restrain them, 581 00:49:34,013 --> 00:49:36,015 "that I've sent them promises of support. 582 00:49:36,140 --> 00:49:38,685 "All Italy will now turn to me to ask why I'm inactive, 583 00:49:38,810 --> 00:49:40,687 "and this question will cause us harm. 584 00:49:40,812 --> 00:49:42,897 "Thus when I have kept my sacred promises, 585 00:49:43,022 --> 00:49:45,024 "Your Majesty will receive from my hands 586 00:49:45,149 --> 00:49:47,527 "the powers that circumstances have laid there, 587 00:49:47,652 --> 00:49:51,739 "and I shall obey my King willingly for all the rest of my life." 588 00:49:53,950 --> 00:49:56,202 I'll have a copy made of this letter 589 00:49:56,327 --> 00:49:59,038 and sent to the man who's just been here. 590 00:50:02,375 --> 00:50:04,210 Father... 591 00:50:12,927 --> 00:50:16,305 You say your father is certain that our friends over there on the mainland 592 00:50:16,431 --> 00:50:18,016 - will open the fortress to us? - Yes, sir. 593 00:50:18,141 --> 00:50:20,518 And suppose we would have failed? 594 00:50:20,643 --> 00:50:24,313 We'd have been able to attract a lot of Bourbon forces in the direction of the fort 595 00:50:24,439 --> 00:50:27,400 or further on up north, where we could wait. 596 00:50:27,525 --> 00:50:28,860 In the meanwhile, you to the south... 597 00:50:28,985 --> 00:50:31,154 - You're willing to take the risk? - Yes, General. 598 00:50:31,279 --> 00:50:32,905 As soon as night falls, I'll start to cross. 599 00:50:35,074 --> 00:50:37,160 During the night, the boy Fabrizio 600 00:50:37,285 --> 00:50:40,413 crossed the Strait of Messina alone in a sailing dinghy. 601 00:50:41,497 --> 00:50:43,374 A storm swept down on him. 602 00:50:43,499 --> 00:50:46,878 He capsized his boat in order not to be driven off his course 603 00:50:47,003 --> 00:50:49,338 and was washed ashore in Calabria. 604 00:50:50,089 --> 00:50:52,050 He was later found by a peasant girl 605 00:50:52,175 --> 00:50:57,055 who was destined to become an unsung heroine of Italian freedom. 606 00:51:14,363 --> 00:51:16,783 I found Baron Plutino's son down on the beach this morning. 607 00:51:16,908 --> 00:51:19,368 - He told me to tell you. - Oh. 608 00:51:19,494 --> 00:51:21,579 What shall I do? 609 00:51:21,704 --> 00:51:24,707 Go inside and bring out my cape with the hood, 610 00:51:24,832 --> 00:51:26,709 the one I wear in church processions. 611 00:51:26,834 --> 00:51:29,587 Tonight, there's the procession for San Rocco. 612 00:51:29,712 --> 00:51:31,380 - Understand? - Yes, Father. 613 00:51:31,506 --> 00:51:33,841 Don't let them see the cape. 614 00:51:33,966 --> 00:51:36,135 - I won't. - Be quick. 615 00:52:15,550 --> 00:52:17,301 Shh! 616 00:52:19,303 --> 00:52:20,513 This way. 617 00:52:20,638 --> 00:52:22,473 Last man in, close the door. 618 00:52:26,477 --> 00:52:28,020 In here. 619 00:52:30,439 --> 00:52:32,150 Come on in. 620 00:52:35,153 --> 00:52:37,530 Here we are. 621 00:52:37,655 --> 00:52:39,240 Master of the day. 622 00:52:40,241 --> 00:52:41,951 - Are we all present? - All present. 623 00:52:42,076 --> 00:52:44,787 - Are we all willing to begin the meeting? - All are willing. 624 00:52:44,912 --> 00:52:47,415 Then your brother and companion, in words of humility, 625 00:52:47,540 --> 00:52:50,042 - calls the meeting to order. - Thank you, friend. 626 00:52:50,168 --> 00:52:52,753 - Cover your heads. - Thank you, friend. 627 00:52:52,879 --> 00:52:56,299 Master of the day, in words of humility, your brother and companion 628 00:52:56,424 --> 00:52:58,634 requests you to make the circle. 629 00:52:58,759 --> 00:53:01,470 There's some boxes to sit on, brothers, make the circle. 630 00:53:10,980 --> 00:53:14,775 The Society of Brothers of Montalbano is waiting for you to speak, friend. 631 00:53:14,901 --> 00:53:17,695 I give my thanks to you and all the Society. 632 00:53:17,820 --> 00:53:20,198 Thank you, brother. 633 00:53:20,865 --> 00:53:24,368 Brothers, 250 men sent from Garibaldi 634 00:53:24,493 --> 00:53:27,914 are going to cross the Straits of Messina to capture the fortress. 635 00:53:28,039 --> 00:53:29,749 Garibaldi is counting on us. 636 00:53:29,874 --> 00:53:32,460 Brothers, we must not fail him. 637 00:53:32,585 --> 00:53:34,337 We will not fail him. 638 00:53:34,462 --> 00:53:36,923 - Who's going up the mountain with me? - He is. 639 00:53:37,048 --> 00:53:41,594 At the top of the mountain, we'll light a bonfire as a signal for the men across the Strait 640 00:53:41,719 --> 00:53:42,929 to put out to sea. 641 00:53:43,054 --> 00:53:46,641 The beach, the town, and the whole coast are patrolled. Everyone's alerted. 642 00:53:46,766 --> 00:53:50,728 Policemen, informers, spies and soldiers are almost everywhere. 643 00:53:50,853 --> 00:53:51,896 We planned on that. 644 00:53:52,021 --> 00:53:54,732 When Garibaldi's men are nearing the shore, we want a man to go along the waterfront 645 00:53:54,857 --> 00:53:57,401 to draw attention away from the boats in the other direction. 646 00:53:57,526 --> 00:53:58,694 The Garibaldinos can land. 647 00:53:58,819 --> 00:54:01,489 Some attack the beach guard, others go to the fort. 648 00:54:01,614 --> 00:54:03,908 - I'll be the man on the beach. - Good. 649 00:54:04,033 --> 00:54:06,535 Garibaldi will thank you, brother. Let's go. 650 00:54:06,661 --> 00:54:08,663 Wait a minute. You'd better go out through the orchard. 651 00:54:08,788 --> 00:54:12,041 Climb over the wall at the far end, and then he'll show you the safest way. 652 00:54:12,166 --> 00:54:13,709 Let's go. 653 00:54:16,420 --> 00:54:18,756 We'll make it, huh? 654 00:54:18,881 --> 00:54:20,716 Good night. 655 00:54:20,841 --> 00:54:22,843 Good night, sir. 656 00:54:22,969 --> 00:54:24,720 Good night. 657 00:54:27,807 --> 00:54:32,103 A girl who knows her place is not supposed to have ears. 658 00:54:35,564 --> 00:54:38,442 We're ready. Soldiers are blocking all the streets. Let's go. 659 00:54:38,567 --> 00:54:41,487 Alright. Can we begin now, Captain? 660 00:54:41,612 --> 00:54:43,281 Begin. 661 00:54:57,169 --> 00:54:58,838 Open up! 662 00:54:58,963 --> 00:55:01,424 In the name of the law, open up! 663 00:55:03,592 --> 00:55:04,802 What do you want? 664 00:55:04,927 --> 00:55:06,846 Don't make a move. 665 00:55:20,943 --> 00:55:23,696 - What are you doing to my father? - Quiet, you! 666 00:55:33,748 --> 00:55:36,334 - Luigi Spezzano, come with me. - Why, what have I done? 667 00:55:36,459 --> 00:55:38,711 Men with beards end up in prison these days. 668 00:55:38,836 --> 00:55:40,796 Maria, give me my shawl. There. 669 00:55:40,921 --> 00:55:43,299 Take him away. Go on. 670 00:55:50,806 --> 00:55:53,893 - Don't leave your sisters even for a minute. - Where are you going? 671 00:55:54,018 --> 00:55:56,812 A girl who knows her place is not supposed to have ears. 672 00:55:58,147 --> 00:56:00,024 Someone has got to be on the beach. 673 00:56:01,525 --> 00:56:03,569 Holy Mother, be with me. 674 00:56:07,573 --> 00:56:09,533 Rosa... 675 00:56:09,658 --> 00:56:11,077 Shh! You mustn't cry. 676 00:57:34,618 --> 00:57:36,620 Stop! Who's out there? 677 00:57:52,261 --> 00:57:54,847 Look! Who goes there? 678 00:58:43,604 --> 00:58:46,440 A mere girl, not quite a woman, 679 00:58:46,565 --> 00:58:50,903 assured the success of Garibaldi's landing on the continent of Italy. 680 00:58:51,028 --> 00:58:54,073 Further to the south, he and the rest of his men 681 00:58:54,198 --> 00:58:56,575 crossed the Strait on two steamships, 682 00:58:56,700 --> 00:59:00,871 attacked the Bourbon troops unaware, and made them prisoners. 683 01:00:00,139 --> 01:00:02,016 Halt! 684 01:00:11,650 --> 01:00:13,277 Halt, or we'll shoot! 685 01:00:17,364 --> 01:00:19,867 - Give me that! - Take your hands up! 686 01:00:46,477 --> 01:00:48,520 Garibaldi! 687 01:00:50,981 --> 01:00:52,941 Quiet! Quiet! 688 01:00:53,067 --> 01:00:55,361 Stand back! That is enough! 689 01:00:55,486 --> 01:00:57,696 Silence! Stand back! 690 01:00:58,697 --> 01:01:00,449 Silence! 691 01:01:01,408 --> 01:01:03,494 They stole our mules, they stole everything we got. 692 01:01:03,619 --> 01:01:05,245 They stole our cows from us. 693 01:01:05,371 --> 01:01:07,539 - They treated us like dogs. - Be quiet and listen to me. 694 01:01:07,665 --> 01:01:09,917 You soldiers, Italy is ashamed of you. 695 01:01:10,042 --> 01:01:12,961 Give back those things you've stolen from these men. 696 01:01:13,087 --> 01:01:15,506 We don't want to think of you as conquered enemies. 697 01:01:15,631 --> 01:01:19,301 We want to welcome you in our ranks and call you brothers 698 01:01:19,426 --> 01:01:22,721 and have you as comrades in still greater and more glorious campaigns. 699 01:01:22,846 --> 01:01:24,807 Garibaldi, we want to go back to our houses. 700 01:01:24,932 --> 01:01:26,850 We don't want to fight any more battles for anyone. 701 01:01:26,975 --> 01:01:29,520 I don't want to fight anymore. I want to go back to being a farmer. 702 01:01:30,187 --> 01:01:32,147 Quiet! Quiet! 703 01:01:32,272 --> 01:01:34,650 Shame to you men of so little faith. 704 01:01:34,775 --> 01:01:37,736 Much better if you were enemies instead of cowards. 705 01:01:37,861 --> 01:01:41,407 We would treat you as brothers, whereas now we must treat you as losers. 706 01:01:41,532 --> 01:01:45,536 Bandi, Sirtori, Gusmaroli, Menotti, take care of these men. 707 01:01:45,661 --> 01:01:47,079 Confiscate whatever they have. 708 01:01:47,204 --> 01:01:50,040 Arms, ammunition, horses and mules. 709 01:01:50,165 --> 01:01:53,127 Everything they have stolen must be returned to their rightful owners. 710 01:01:53,252 --> 01:01:57,673 If any of these Bourbon soldiers want to fight for Italy, undivided and free, 711 01:01:57,798 --> 01:01:59,508 welcome them like brothers. 712 01:02:00,050 --> 01:02:04,346 We could keep the rest of them prisoners, but instead they can go home. 713 01:02:04,471 --> 01:02:08,517 We will not have with us men of little faith who are ungrateful cowards. 714 01:02:08,642 --> 01:02:12,229 They can go back to their houses! 715 01:02:42,509 --> 01:02:44,553 So Garibaldi made his way toward Naples, 716 01:02:44,678 --> 01:02:46,430 where people at the news of his approach 717 01:02:46,555 --> 01:02:49,850 either took panic and fled or waited for him anxiously. 718 01:02:49,975 --> 01:02:52,436 The young King of Naples, bowing to circumstances, 719 01:02:52,561 --> 01:02:55,272 made a sacrifice in the name of humanity. 720 01:02:57,274 --> 01:02:59,026 Your Majesty. 721 01:03:01,653 --> 01:03:03,989 You see, my friends, I'm leaving Naples, 722 01:03:04,114 --> 01:03:07,117 so as to save her from the horrors of war. 723 01:03:07,242 --> 01:03:10,078 I've news that Garibaldi is not far away. 724 01:03:10,204 --> 01:03:13,791 The faith you've showed to me will never be far from my mind. 725 01:03:13,916 --> 01:03:16,335 And so that you will always remember it, too, 726 01:03:16,460 --> 01:03:19,171 I've named you Knights of Saint Gennaro. 727 01:03:23,592 --> 01:03:25,928 Don Libò, watch out you don't lose the collar. 728 01:03:26,053 --> 01:03:29,723 Sire, I'll do everything to wear it on my breast as long as I can. 729 01:03:29,848 --> 01:03:32,518 Don Michè, my congratulations to you. 730 01:03:32,643 --> 01:03:34,603 You've served the country very, very well. 731 01:03:34,728 --> 01:03:37,689 And I know that I've been of equal service to Your Majesty. 732 01:03:37,815 --> 01:03:40,067 And if Your Majesty could have listened to my humble counsels, 733 01:03:40,192 --> 01:03:42,653 you might not find yourself in this position now. 734 01:03:42,778 --> 01:03:44,863 Your ideal is Italy and Victor Emmanuel, 735 01:03:44,988 --> 01:03:46,615 but he won't bring you what you're looking for. 736 01:03:46,740 --> 01:03:49,076 We mortals have the short view of a lifetime. 737 01:03:49,201 --> 01:03:51,286 What the future holds, only God knows. 738 01:03:51,411 --> 01:03:52,913 Your Majesty may leave in peace, 739 01:03:53,038 --> 01:03:55,999 certain that our fellow citizens will be mindful always 740 01:03:56,124 --> 01:03:58,502 that Your Majesty in leaving the city voluntarily 741 01:03:58,627 --> 01:04:01,255 has spared us all the horrors of civil conflict. 742 01:04:01,380 --> 01:04:04,883 - I hope so. Thank you. - Her Majesty, the Queen! 743 01:04:43,755 --> 01:04:46,884 Gentlemen, we'll see each other at the front, on the Volturno. 744 01:05:03,692 --> 01:05:05,736 We're coming back soon. 745 01:05:39,436 --> 01:05:40,979 It's so sad to go away. 746 01:05:41,104 --> 01:05:42,981 Don't let them see you crying. 747 01:05:45,275 --> 01:05:49,488 The very next day, Garibaldi entered Naples without a shot being fired. 748 01:05:49,613 --> 01:05:51,031 He was greeted as a liberator, 749 01:05:51,156 --> 01:05:55,118 and he assumed leadership of the government just as he had done in Sicily. 750 01:05:59,998 --> 01:06:04,044 In the name of all Italians and of all human beings, 751 01:06:04,169 --> 01:06:08,340 I give you citizens of Naples my heartfelt thanks. 752 01:06:08,465 --> 01:06:11,301 You well have a right to exult and cheer 753 01:06:11,426 --> 01:06:15,013 on a day when the tyranny of centuries has come to an end, 754 01:06:15,138 --> 01:06:18,100 and liberty has at long last been established. 755 01:06:18,225 --> 01:06:21,186 I thank you for this welcome not for myself, 756 01:06:22,254 --> 01:06:24,398 but in the name of united Italy, 757 01:06:24,523 --> 01:06:26,817 which each of you has helped to create 758 01:06:26,942 --> 01:06:30,112 with the labor of your hearts and your hands, 759 01:06:30,237 --> 01:06:35,158 so that it's not only Italy but the whole of Europe which thanks you. 760 01:06:50,632 --> 01:06:52,676 - Have you heard the news? - What? 761 01:06:52,801 --> 01:06:55,387 Troops sent by Victor Emmanuel, which means Cavour, 762 01:06:55,512 --> 01:06:57,639 have crossed the frontiers of the Roman states. 763 01:06:57,764 --> 01:06:59,057 That's what we were just talking about. 764 01:06:59,182 --> 01:07:01,476 It's clear they want to drive down towards Neapolitan territory. 765 01:07:01,601 --> 01:07:02,602 Clear as day. 766 01:07:02,728 --> 01:07:05,731 Do you think that means that Cavour intends to put us in our place? 767 01:07:05,856 --> 01:07:08,984 He wants to stop us from eventually marching on Rome and Venice. 768 01:07:09,109 --> 01:07:12,237 And then what? Do you think he's trying to push us into civil war? 769 01:07:12,362 --> 01:07:14,781 Oh, Cavour hates us alright. He wants what he wants. 770 01:07:14,906 --> 01:07:17,617 And he's willing to beat down any obstacle that gets in his way. 771 01:07:17,743 --> 01:07:19,161 He doesn't want to play second to anyone. 772 01:07:19,286 --> 01:07:23,540 I can tell you that Garibaldi would die a hundred deaths to avoid a civil war. 773 01:07:23,665 --> 01:07:25,667 Cavour will answer for it if one breaks out. 774 01:07:25,792 --> 01:07:30,714 When I think that Francis II is pressing harder and harder on the Volturno every day. 775 01:07:30,839 --> 01:07:32,215 And now you'll see it'll be worse. 776 01:07:32,340 --> 01:07:35,093 The line of the Bourbon troops is solid from the coast all the way up to Capua. 777 01:07:35,218 --> 01:07:37,929 Their forward lines are only three miles north of Caserta, 778 01:07:38,055 --> 01:07:40,640 and patrols of cavalry have been raiding even nearer. 779 01:07:40,766 --> 01:07:43,268 The Bourbons will try any sort offensive to retake Naples 780 01:07:43,393 --> 01:07:45,937 and not be caught outside their capital by Victor Emmanuel. 781 01:07:46,063 --> 01:07:49,399 It's obvious that the men faithful to Cavour want to have Sicily and Naples, 782 01:07:49,524 --> 01:07:51,943 vote themselves in with united Italy, 783 01:07:52,069 --> 01:07:55,405 so the two can be part of the kingdom of Victor Emmanuel well before... 784 01:07:55,530 --> 01:07:57,741 Garibaldi can make Rome his capital. 785 01:08:12,547 --> 01:08:14,716 We can expect anything to happen. 786 01:08:14,841 --> 01:08:18,220 I'll tell you, frankly, I'm even afraid for Garibaldi's life. 787 01:08:18,345 --> 01:08:20,847 Anything's possible, anything's possible. 788 01:08:20,972 --> 01:08:23,683 Getting him out of the way would be convenient to the Bourbons, 789 01:08:23,809 --> 01:08:27,229 to Cavour, to Austria, to Napoleon III, to everyone. 790 01:08:27,354 --> 01:08:29,314 We can't close our eyes a minute. 791 01:08:31,858 --> 01:08:35,570 Garibaldi himself was not troubled by these doubts and fears. 792 01:08:35,695 --> 01:08:39,074 Summoned by Bourbon attacks to the banks of the river Volturno, 793 01:08:39,199 --> 01:08:44,162 he went into battle with the same spirit of humanity and good faith as always. 794 01:08:45,372 --> 01:08:46,623 There you are, General. 795 01:08:46,748 --> 01:08:48,667 A lot of Bourbon troops are in Capua. 796 01:08:48,792 --> 01:08:50,544 We ought to direct our fire that way. 797 01:08:50,669 --> 01:08:53,630 Bombard a city full of defenseless civilians? 798 01:08:53,755 --> 01:08:57,134 Better to lose the battle. 799 01:08:57,259 --> 01:08:59,386 Don't answer that fire. 800 01:09:07,144 --> 01:09:09,437 They're firing from there. 801 01:10:08,580 --> 01:10:11,249 Down the hill! Down the hill together! 802 01:10:48,203 --> 01:10:49,663 Lieutenant! 803 01:10:50,330 --> 01:10:52,040 Lieutenant! 804 01:10:52,165 --> 01:10:55,669 Get your men up after them! Push them up the hill! 805 01:11:13,311 --> 01:11:15,230 Bixio! Where's Bixio? 806 01:11:15,355 --> 01:11:17,941 Under that wall, General. That wall. 807 01:11:19,025 --> 01:11:20,860 Down there. 808 01:11:23,363 --> 01:11:25,323 - What happened to you? - Nothing, sir. 809 01:11:25,448 --> 01:11:27,826 They shot my horse from under me. It's nothing. 810 01:11:27,951 --> 01:11:29,369 Take care of yourself. 811 01:11:29,494 --> 01:11:32,247 Bring me my horse. My horse! 812 01:12:01,192 --> 01:12:04,321 Down to the river, men! Down to the river! 813 01:12:26,134 --> 01:12:29,095 We'll cover the boats with cannons. 814 01:12:34,517 --> 01:12:35,727 Fire! 815 01:12:49,324 --> 01:12:50,742 Fire! 816 01:13:03,671 --> 01:13:06,049 Load those guns! 817 01:13:11,779 --> 01:13:14,365 Shoot, you fools! 818 01:13:25,318 --> 01:13:27,904 In the mist and smoke of the battlefield, 819 01:13:28,029 --> 01:13:30,281 with his kingdom in ruins, 820 01:13:30,407 --> 01:13:33,701 Francis II stood among his dead and defeated troops, 821 01:13:34,744 --> 01:13:38,706 while Victor Emmanuel, whose purposes were still unclear, 822 01:13:38,832 --> 01:13:41,126 rode on toward Naples. 823 01:13:43,169 --> 01:13:46,089 Force pushed the King toward Naples to control Garibaldi. 824 01:13:46,214 --> 01:13:49,134 He's convinced we want to make a republic in Italy, not a monarchy. 825 01:13:49,259 --> 01:13:51,386 He's using our victories and discarding us. 826 01:13:51,511 --> 01:13:53,388 The truth is that Cavour thinks of Cavour 827 01:13:53,513 --> 01:13:55,682 and is willing to be second only to Victor Emmanuel. 828 01:13:55,807 --> 01:13:59,519 Cavour has always urged Victor Emmanuel to get rid of Giuseppe Garibaldi. 829 01:13:59,644 --> 01:14:01,646 That's why the King is coming to Naples. 830 01:14:01,771 --> 01:14:04,566 They want to take over the kingdom of Naples and Sicily, 831 01:14:04,691 --> 01:14:07,444 which we have conquered thanks to our leader. 832 01:14:07,569 --> 01:14:11,072 - But we shall march on to Rome. - Forward to Rome! 833 01:14:11,197 --> 01:14:13,366 Gentlemen, please. 834 01:14:13,491 --> 01:14:15,577 Menotti. 835 01:14:15,702 --> 01:14:18,997 Hate and envy and jealousy don't count. 836 01:14:20,748 --> 01:14:26,004 What does is for our eyes to be always turned toward the unification of Italy. 837 01:14:28,089 --> 01:14:31,593 The battle of the Volturno was a defensive battle, 838 01:14:31,718 --> 01:14:33,678 not an offensive one. 839 01:14:33,803 --> 01:14:36,806 It saved Naples from a return of the Bourbons, 840 01:14:36,931 --> 01:14:39,601 but did not destroy their army, 841 01:14:39,726 --> 01:14:43,730 which has a force of 40,000 men north of the Volturno. 842 01:14:45,106 --> 01:14:49,235 I know that men who want to make Italy a republic 843 01:14:49,360 --> 01:14:51,779 are urging me to attack Rome, 844 01:14:51,905 --> 01:14:54,908 which was my intention when I first entered Naples. 845 01:14:55,867 --> 01:14:59,454 But can we leave the Bourbons to the rear and go safely forward? 846 01:15:01,122 --> 01:15:03,166 My friends, 847 01:15:03,291 --> 01:15:05,126 we will go to Rome. 848 01:15:05,251 --> 01:15:07,337 There'll be a day for that. 849 01:15:07,462 --> 01:15:09,380 It's impossible now. 850 01:15:13,051 --> 01:15:15,053 Now is for Italy. 851 01:15:18,139 --> 01:15:21,100 I've just written the following decree: 852 01:15:22,727 --> 01:15:25,396 "Italy and Victor Emmanuel. 853 01:15:25,522 --> 01:15:28,358 "To fulfil a wish dear to the entire nation, 854 01:15:28,483 --> 01:15:30,610 "I hereby decree 855 01:15:30,735 --> 01:15:34,948 "Sicily and Naples, that owe their liberation to Italian courage, 856 01:15:35,073 --> 01:15:37,784 "are now part of Italy, indivisible and one, 857 01:15:37,909 --> 01:15:41,913 "under its King Victor Emmanuel and his descendants. 858 01:15:42,664 --> 01:15:45,375 "I shall immediately place in the keeping of the King 859 01:15:45,500 --> 01:15:47,919 "the leadership conferred on me by the nation. 860 01:15:48,878 --> 01:15:54,842 "My lieutenants are charged with the carrying out of this, my decree. 861 01:15:55,969 --> 01:15:57,887 "Giuseppe Garibaldi." 862 01:16:08,022 --> 01:16:10,024 Let's see what time it is. 863 01:16:12,360 --> 01:16:15,822 One of you young men go ahead and see what's happening down the road. 864 01:16:16,698 --> 01:16:20,118 After so long a time, I'm looking forward to seeing Victor Emmanuel again. 865 01:16:20,577 --> 01:16:23,830 Strange. He shouldn't be far off. 866 01:16:23,955 --> 01:16:26,916 Since he's coming from Venafro, he must've spent the night at Presenzano. 867 01:16:27,041 --> 01:16:29,711 The morning air's damp. 868 01:16:31,421 --> 01:16:33,673 And me with this rheumatism... 869 01:16:35,300 --> 01:16:38,720 Look. Look how damp it is. 870 01:16:38,845 --> 01:16:39,971 - General. - Yes? 871 01:16:40,096 --> 01:16:41,806 Listen. 872 01:16:43,516 --> 01:16:45,727 General, he's coming back. 873 01:16:47,228 --> 01:16:49,772 Don't you hear the sound of bugles in the distance? 874 01:16:50,732 --> 01:16:53,192 General, the King is coming. 875 01:16:54,110 --> 01:16:56,571 I heard bugles. Then I saw a troop of Piedmontese cavalry. 876 01:16:56,696 --> 01:16:58,656 My horse, quick! 877 01:18:03,596 --> 01:18:05,890 I salute the first King of Italy. 878 01:18:06,015 --> 01:18:07,767 Thank you. 879 01:18:07,892 --> 01:18:09,477 How are you, Garibaldi? 880 01:18:09,602 --> 01:18:12,438 Well, Your Majesty. And you? 881 01:18:12,563 --> 01:18:14,440 Fine, fine. 882 01:18:14,565 --> 01:18:17,777 Sire, when I landed on Sicilian soil, 883 01:18:17,902 --> 01:18:21,197 I assumed the military leadership and did it in Your name. 884 01:18:21,322 --> 01:18:24,492 This morning I'm fulfilling a dream dear to my heart. 885 01:18:24,617 --> 01:18:27,954 I'm placing in Your hands the leadership of millions of Italians 886 01:18:28,079 --> 01:18:32,166 who until a few months ago were subject to a stupid despotism. 887 01:18:32,291 --> 01:18:33,292 Thank you. 888 01:18:33,960 --> 01:18:35,712 Long live the King! 889 01:18:35,837 --> 01:18:37,672 Long live the King of Italy! 890 01:18:38,965 --> 01:18:42,343 This is Victor Emmanuel, our King, the King of Italy. 891 01:18:44,345 --> 01:18:46,222 Long live the King! 892 01:18:46,347 --> 01:18:49,350 This is Victor Emmanuel, our King! 893 01:18:56,274 --> 01:18:59,610 Francis II and the soldiers who've remained faithful to him 894 01:18:59,736 --> 01:19:02,947 are getting ready to give battle once more near Gaeta. 895 01:19:03,072 --> 01:19:05,658 I ask Your Majesty to grant the honor of the first attack 896 01:19:05,783 --> 01:19:08,077 to my men and to myself. 897 01:19:08,202 --> 01:19:11,956 You've been at it a long time, Garibaldi. Now it's my turn to attack. 898 01:19:12,081 --> 01:19:14,917 Your army is tired and mine is fresh. 899 01:19:15,042 --> 01:19:17,336 We're going to put you into the reserves. 900 01:20:11,224 --> 01:20:13,226 Why, it's Garibaldi. 901 01:20:15,394 --> 01:20:17,021 Hello. 902 01:20:18,731 --> 01:20:20,316 Hello. 903 01:20:21,067 --> 01:20:24,403 - Would you give me some water, please? - Sure, Garib... Sure, General Garibaldi. 904 01:20:24,529 --> 01:20:27,573 It's an honor. If you'll let me, I'll give you something to eat, too. 905 01:20:27,698 --> 01:20:29,408 Have a chair. 906 01:20:36,457 --> 01:20:39,126 There you are. Fresh cheese, just made yesterday. 907 01:20:39,252 --> 01:20:41,712 Got some for you, gentlemen, too. 908 01:20:42,380 --> 01:20:44,507 Put it on this stool, General. 909 01:20:59,480 --> 01:21:00,898 He really said it. 910 01:21:02,191 --> 01:21:04,277 Really. 911 01:21:04,402 --> 01:21:07,280 "And now we're going to put you in the reserves." 912 01:21:15,788 --> 01:21:17,456 All for Garibaldi! 913 01:21:17,582 --> 01:21:20,918 There was now nothing left for Giuseppe Garibaldi 914 01:21:21,043 --> 01:21:23,796 but to return to his house on the island of Caprera. 915 01:21:25,089 --> 01:21:26,966 He could've taken Rome easily 916 01:21:27,091 --> 01:21:29,594 and made it the capital of united Italy. 917 01:21:29,719 --> 01:21:32,263 But political powers stronger than he 918 01:21:32,388 --> 01:21:35,725 had willed that the time for that had not yet come. 919 01:21:36,684 --> 01:21:39,103 But people would never forget him. 920 01:21:39,896 --> 01:21:44,233 They would remember the exile of Caprera in their hearts. 921 01:21:44,358 --> 01:21:47,612 And he, the glorious old man, 922 01:21:47,737 --> 01:21:51,032 what would he be thinking of in his solitude? 923 01:22:48,631 --> 01:22:50,424 We'll meet again. 924 01:22:52,009 --> 01:22:54,303 In Rome.