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THE CONSEQUENCES OF LOVE

who spends a lot of time alone The worst thing for a man

is a lack of imagination.

boring and repetitive... Life, which is already

when imagination is missing. becomes deadly dull

with the bow tie. Look at this individual

Many would enjoy speculating

his relationship with these women. about his profession and

see only a frivolous man. I, on the other hand,

I am not a frivolous man.

I possess is my name. The only frivolous thing

Titta Di Girolamo.

Nothing, sir.

- Sir. - Mr Di Girolamo.

Good morning.

Goodbye.

Bye, Sofia.

Fancy a game ?

I'm not up to playing a game.

I can only solve crosswords.

on these business trips. Shame ! I get so bored

I'm just back from a convention

by the seaside in Mexico.

Now, instead, I'm here in the cold.

Let me introduce myself.

Letizia.

Di Girolamo.

Here on business ?

What a life !

What's your line ?

I work for a brokerage company.

Really ? Which one ?

Moulinex.

You're kidding.

As far as I know, they make blenders.

You're not telling the truth. Come on !

The truth, my friend, is boring.

and I ruined your life. I was wicked and immoral

You were always honest.

That's enough for me.

You know what frightens me most ?

Dying of old age. I don't want to.

I want an extraordinary death.

You've got to take this now, Carlo.

Finished already ?

I've lost my appetite.

What's happening outside ?

Nothing.

You've lost.

How much do I owe ?

Ten Francs.

Thank you.

the world would stand still. When I used to walk into a casino,

They'd whisper: "He's here."

And they did. "We'll take everything he has."

- Yes, it was. - It wasn't exactly like that.

in a hotel room that we once owned ? Why else would we live

Is "Grabber" a Neapolitan game ?

It's the only card game I know. I wouldn't know, I'm from Salerno.

Grabber is a children's game. It's a stupid game.

perhaps that's why I like it. I learned it as a boy,

with our childhood. We should never break the ties

- Never ! - Right, sir ?

Yes.

Well, I mean...

Never, we shouldn't.

It takes courage.

To do what ?

To die an extraordinary death.

are made up of men and women There’s a sect whose members

ages, races and religions. of all social classes,

The sect of insomniacs.

and have been for ten years. I'm a member too...

often say to those who are: People who aren't members

you can read, watch TV, "If you can't sleep

"study or do something else."

to members of the insomniac sect. These words are very irritating

The reason is simple.

Insomniacs have one obsession:

to fall sleep.

from the 18th century. The ivory and gold statue

in solid walnut. The round Venetian chest

in waxed wood. The six Louis XV chairs

from France. The set of sacred scarabs

- It was white gold. - I don't remember that.

diamonds and little pearls. With emeralds,

- We'll buy everything back one day. - What a shame !

Stop it, Carlo !

I just can't. I can't give up hope.

cheating at Grabber. You've got to stop

there's nothing to worry about. I'm getting very good,

Yes, yes...

Goodnight, Carlo.

Goodnight, Isabella.

Good morning.

- How are you today ? - Carry on.

- Did you sleep well ? - Fine.

On time as usual.

We're in Switzerland, aren't we ?

Is there a problem ?

One of the hotel guests said to me:

"That guest of yours, Di Girolamo...

he's a finance broker." "it's not true that

I said: "What do you mean ?".

you should look into." He told me: "It's something

So then I gave him a reply

any hotel manager proud. that would have made

Want to hear it ?

I'm listening.

I said:

has paid for his room "Dear sir, Mr Di Girolamo

for the last eight years. "punctually each month

for the room and full board. "He doesn't just pay

includes another service: "The price of the room

"discretion."

That's how I answered.

- It was, wasn't it ! - It was an excellent reply.

Nevertheless...

I'm still rather curious.

Well...

What is your actual profession ?

You're too intelligent to not realise

has an unmentionable secret. that every man

Let's do this.

most unmentionable secret You tell me your darkest,

and I'll tell you mine.

Your face never changes. You'd make a wonderful poker player.

You're playing for time.

Years ago, in the mountains. I stole a pair of skis.

Later on, I was going back up Outside a shelter.

going down on the ski lift. and I caught sight of a chap

He was furious.

but no skis. He had boots and snow shoes,

His face was very unpleasant.

I didn't feel guilty at all.

Now it's your turn.

with my year-old step brother. I was 20. I was in the kitchen

if his food was too hot. I was supposed to check

I tried it... it was lukewarm.

I discovered something else.

It was delicious.

A great tomato sauce.

while he cried in desperation. I greedily ate the lot

going hungry that day. But I think he survived

- So have I. - I've really enjoyed myself.

when someone knows a secret A famous financier said that

it isn't a secret anymore.

This is my unmentionable secret.

And it's not the only one.

tends to oversimplify drugs Respectable society

into addicts and non-addicts. dividing the world

the many intermediate stages. It doesn't take into account

Like mine.

once a week for 24 years. I've taken heroin

at ten o'clock sharp. Only on Wednesday mornings

deviated from this rule. I have never, ever,

I can't call myself an addict.

I'm alien to drug problems. I can't say

my blood cleaned thoroughly. Once a year I have

It's a costly procedure.

Nitto Lo Riccio been on the run ? How long has

25, 26 years.

who procures my heroin. I've never met the man

on the phone only once. I've spoken to him

His name is Ludovico.

for a pusher. I think it's an unsuitable name

Did you reserve this table ?

but we liked this corner so much. Excuse us,

Would you like us to move ?

I wouldn't know.

I've got an idea.

for the three of us. This table's big enough

- Yes, but I must sit in the corner. - What do you think ?

Maria, listen to this.

A fine mess ! "Whatever he wants can happen !

one's memories to excite oneself. "That's the advantage of using only

"You can own memories,

even more beautiful ones. "you can buy

human life especially so. "But life is more complicated,

"A frightening, desperate adventure.

of formal perfectionism "Compared to this vice

a stationmaster's pastime." "cocaine is nothing but

Nice !

"But let us return to Sophie.

her being, beautiful and reckless. "We became poetic as we admired

from different springs than ours. "The rhythm of her life flowed

"Ours can only creep along, envious.

both exacting and sweet "This force of happiness,

from head to toe, disturbed us. "that animated her

but it unsettled us nonetheless. "It unsettled us in an enchanting way,

"That's the word."

on the phone ? I've got a lot to do. If you've got nothing to say, why are we

- Fine. - How are the kids ?

- I'll see who's here. - Want to put them on ?

Dad ?

- Fine. - How are you ?

- Practically nothing. - What are you doing ?

- What do you mean ? - Good.

I'm doing that too.

Thanks for cheering me up. I'll put Mum on.

- Liliana's become rather witty. - Titta ?

- Oh, yes ? And when she isn't bored ? - She's sarcastic when she's bored.

I've really got to go. She's unbearable.

- What ? - Giulia...

Nothing. Bye.

Did you take your lithium ?

Not yet.

for our golden anniversary ? What shall we do

Sell the painting of the baroness

that we've been talking about. and take that trip to Cambodia

We could visit Della Rocca.

I've got left of my mother's. Never ! It's the only thing

- Take your lithium. - Your materialism revolts me.

a horrible petit bourgeois. You're just

that picture anymore. One day you won't find

and go gambling in Monte Carlo. I'll sell it

sleeping under a bridge. Try it and you'll end up

- I don't want to die here. - I'll divorce you.

I want to do something spectacular.

Anything.

My life was spectacular.

The show's over. Get used to it.

We're old, we'll die here.

I'll follow you with a broken heart. If you die first,

Now, please, take your lithium. And vice versa.

Mr Di Girolamo.

Mr Di Girolamo !

- Yes ?

I'm curious. May I ask you a question ?

Go ahead.

to be counted by hand Why do you want the money

and not by the machine ?

in our fellow men. We must never lose faith

will be a bad day. The day that happens

NOT TO UNDERESTIMATE FUTURE PLANS:

THE CONSEQUENCES OF LOVE

Hi !

- Put him on. - It's your brother, sir.

No, he's here in person.

Big brother !

Looking good !

- Sorry. - I can't stand my face being touched.

- Anything. - What am I supposed to say ?

Make something up, if you want.

I've not got much imagination.

Fuck, it's no joke talking to you.

I'm not used to talking. I'm always alone.

So take advantage of me.

When did you say you're leaving ?

- I was making conversation. - Already pissed off ?

I'm going to the Maldives tomorrow.

at a resort for 3 weeks. They need a surf instructor

How's Dad ?

He's dead, but doesn't know it yet.

- You never call him. - He'll live for forever.

Why should I ?

To hear him tell me I'm a criminal ?

- Bad luck doesn't exist. - You've been unlucky, that's all.

It's an invention of losers.

And the poor.

Anyway he's not doing too well.

he says Rome's not for him. He'd like to go back to Salerno,

- I always liked your mother. - But Mum doesn't want to move.

Thanks.

You're beautiful, you know ?

Why don't you come too ? I'm going to the Maldives.

I don't look good in swimsuits.

Good answer.

it usually means they're up for it. When they do that,

Have you got a girlfriend ?

I see. You haven't.

our neighbour ? Remember Dino Giuffrè,

Of course I do.

- He's my best friend. - You were friends as kids, weren't you ?

You still see him ?

in 20 years. No, and I've not spoken to him

as your best friend then. It's a bit tough to describe him

But he is.

I get it, your imaginary friend.

The kind children have.

you don't tell me, in your head. You tell him all the things

Dino Giuffrè is my best friend, full stop.

we're friends for life. If we were friends once,

What bullshit ! Anyway...

I met his sister last week.

Know what she told me ?

He works for the electric company. He doesn't live in Salerno anymore.

in the mountains up north. He repairs power lines

he climbs up and fixes it. When there's a power cut

when it's cold and windy. At night too,

- Isn't that a lousy job ? - So ?

- No, it's not. - It's just a job like any other.

His life is really shitty.

a surf instructor ? In the Caribbean ? Want to compare it to being

You always were a superficial man.

You're not even a man.

You're just a boy.

- Goodbye - Goodbye, everyone.

Bye, dear.

Goodbye.

I've worked here for two years

You never answer. and I greet you every day.

realised I exist ? Have you, by any chance,

Hello ?

Titta, is that you ?

more polite to that girl. You should be

She's a nice girl.

Like me, like you, like everyone. She's got her problems too.

the only one with problems ? You think you're

Well, are you pleased I came ?

Very.

Liar ! You were always a big liar.

Perhaps sitting at this bar

I've done in my life. is the most dangerous thing

Are you Di Girolamo ?

Have I done something wrong ?

Maybe I made a mistake...

and didn't realise it ?

Well ?

Have you come for me ?

I'd like to know.

Don't flatter yourself, Di Girolamo.

and we're tired. We've travelled 1,500 km

What do you mean ?

four questions You've already asked

one's already too much. and in our business

and I'm not your contestant. This isn't a quiz show

So...

be a good boy and calm down.

It's him.

Martusciello.

The television doesn't work.

What the fuck do you do without TV ?

Ask who it is first.

Who is it ?

Me.

How did it go ?

Well.

Complications ?

I got hungry at one point.

Expecting someone ?

Now you don't have to ask who it is.

Don't worry, it's my bag.

where all our work ends up ? Niccolò, have you figured out

In there.

Let's go.

picking you up today ? Is one of your boyfriends

What boyfriends ?

when you finish work. The ones that wait outside

they're driving instructors. They're not boyfriends,

I take lessons after work.

I'm getting my license.

in the driver's seat. That's why you sit

to notice all these things. I wouldn't have expected you

but they don't get noticed. Shy people notice everything

They notice everything or just me ?

The lift to the garage.

- Last one ! - Last one !

We've got a problem.

There's 100,000 dollars missing. The accounts don't balance.

using the machine ? Could we do a recount

What do you think ?

into the bag immediately. Put all the money back

It's surely our mistake. Don't say that.

of trust between you and I. There's obviously a lack

Put the money in the bag.

to be closed immediately. Arrange for my account

we'll sort this out. Let's not rush into things,

Sir ?

We could do this:

If we reach the same conclusion... we'll recount the money.

the missing 100,000 dollars. the bank will compensate

What do you think ?

if you killed my mother. I'd be less offended

You're suggesting

donation from your bank ? I accept a charity

to a cheating amateur doesn't mean Losing at Grabber

of carrying out a major bluff. one isn't capable

the bluff must be followed through. To achieve good results,

To an utmost degree.

There's no compromise.

and then tell the truth. You can't bluff half-way

to run the risk You've got to be ready

of looking ridiculous.

to put the money back in the bag. I'm just waiting for you

Sir, we didn't notice there were

of 25,000 in the bag. 4 more bundles

in our fellow men. We must never lose faith

It was a bad day for you today.

Have the money taken to the vault.

How do they look ?

you prefer the ones I tried before. I get it,

- Thanks. - Here you are.

What does that mean ?

It means I've stopped losing.

I've got something to show you. By the way,

to show you too. I've got something

It's lovely.

How much does a toy like this cost ?

- You made a smart move. - 100,000 dollars.

It'll make you a bit younger.

It's not mine, it's yours.

You're kidding ?

I've already got a car.

I can't accept a gift like this.

That's what people always say.

You don't get it.

would alter our relationship entirely. To accept this

our relationship entirely. I want to alter

You want to buy me ?

to someone you don't know. You can't give a car like this

- Do you ? - I do know you.

What do you know about me ?

Let's hear it.

What do you want from me ?

this mute performance. Stop giving me

It doesn't always work.

You've got to say something.

- What must I say ? - Talk !

I'm a business consultant. What can I say in these situations ?

I'll never accept this car.

Why ?

Why ?

I wanted to see where you live.

- It's a room. - Do you like my room ?

It's my room.

Could you switch on the light ?

Why did you come ?

I felt guilty.

You felt needed,

that's why you came.

But I don't need anybody.

I have to know who it's from. In order to accept a gift,

My name's Titta.

Di Girolamo.

For 24 years

every Wednesday morning at 10

I habitually use heroin.

I've never made an exception,

except for tonight.

ten years ago. I was a business consultant

A business consultant...

on the stock exchange. I was someone

the purchase of an oil tanker. I negotiated

an oil tanker purchase. It's not easy to negotiate

I invested billions.

I invested for the Mafia too.

and lost 220 in two hours. I invested 250 billion for them,

They realised I hadn't stolen it.

They pardoned me.

They shut me up here,

in this hotel.

Once a week

several million dollars to a bank. I take a bag containing

with the Mafia. But I'm not affiliated

but I've never used it. I've got a gun,

I suffer from insomnia.

ten years ago. I separated from my wife

and I call them often I've got three kids

but they don't want to talk to me.

I'll be 50 tomorrow.

It's my birthday.

And I don't feel tired.

to celebrate your birthday. Tomorrow we'll go out of town

To the mountains.

I'll pick you up in my car at three.

Now get some sleep, you're tired.

I'll shoot you. If you look me in the face,

a couple of things. Well done. Now you've got to tell me

Where are the car keys

and what's the code for the alarm ?

in the top drawer of the desk. The keys are

The code is 2250.

Good.

call Pippo D'Antò When we've gone,

it wasn't you. and try and convince him

- What can I do for you ? - Pippo, it's Di Girolamo.

- What the fuck are you saying ? - They took the bag.

who were here a few days ago. The two Sicilians

They're my cousins. Are you crazy ?

and saw another bag arrive. They came in

Don't talk crap.

- What for ? - You've got to come here.

To convince Nitto that it wasn't you.

Me ? What've I got to do with it ?

Explain that to Nitto.

Ni...

Nitto Lo Riccio ?

Name names. Well done, you turd.

come and explain to Nitto. If you want to save your neck,

I'll come in two days time. I've got an appointment,

You’ve got an appointment ?

You haven't got a hope in hell...

- I'll come in two days. - if you don't come right away.

no interest in sex... ... they eat, drink...

isn't the first of the month. But today

I've never been loved by anyone.

I'm leaving today at 6:30 p.m. It's Di Girolamo.

- Fine. - We'll get you at the airport.

I haven't seen you in 15 years. How will I recognize you ?

I haven't changed.

This is for you.

you lost in the last few months. It should add up to what

something of my mother's. I had to sell

I want to say something else.

my husband that way. He's an old man. There was no need to humiliate

You could have just stopped playing.

Goodbye. You're an evil person.

- No, sir. - Did someone come for me ?

Messages ?

None.

Pippo...

It's me, Di Girolamo.

I didn't recognize you.

- We're already here. - Where are we going ?

Di Girolamo ? What the fuck are you laughing at,

- What about ? - Nothing. Just thinking.

isn't it ridiculous ? That I can't break free of hotels,

Ridiculous ?

a bag containing 9 million dollars. It's ridiculous that you lost

That's ridiculous.

He's here.

REFRESHER COURSE PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA

what happened. Tell me in a few words

Well...

Two people came into the room.

and took the bag. They held me at gunpoint

for the keys to my car But first they asked

and the code for the alarm.

I gave them both.

Then one of them said:

and try to convince him it wasn't you "Now call Pippo D'Antò

"if you can."

then I thought about it. I was scared,

I called Pippo.

I explained the facts.

immediately and explain. He told me to come here

to convince you it wasn't me. He also said it wouldn't be easy

I got even more scared.

Then I thought about it.

the bag back right away. I thought I had to get

And that's what I did.

And now I have it.

all the way here ? So why did you come

to the bank, deposited the money You could've just gone

to say everything was okay. and telephoned us

It was just a hitch.

That's why I came. There's another hitch.

What hitch ?

I don't want to give you the bag.

Di Girolamo's account As you'll have already understood,

to someone else. must be transferred

Do we need Di Girolamo for that ?

and I'll talk to the Swiss. No. Give me a telephone

Fine.

Fine.

Let's get back to us.

to give us the bag ? Why don't you want

You stole my life from me

so I'm stealing your bag.

I see.

there's no life. But if there's no bag,

I know.

where you left the bag. You'll tell us

No.

I don't think so.

You know why ?

Because you're a good man.

we're more intelligent than you. And because

That's true, I was never very...

intelligent.

did you book for tonight ? What restaurant

- Good ! - Restelli's.

Their food's good.

You need passion

Lots of patience

Raspberry syrup

And a touch of recklessness

You need a pound of

Your own ability

Latin sensuality

And a little distance

Lipstick and chocolate That's how you make it

Would be a shame And not to eat them

Over low heat That's how you do it

Stirring, with lots of feeling

Bloody hell !

I'll be there in two days.

- What ? - You know, Nitto's fond of you.

Nitto's fond of you.

about the missing 100,000 dollars When he found out

he pretended it was nothing.

when you told that story And he even believed you

about the two that took the bag.

And how do you pay him back ?

- He believed me ? - You're hostile with him.

Sure. If he hadn't believed you...

Pippo would still be here

with us now.

Pippo had been looking for his... For some time

independence.

Now he's independent.

nothing's happened But Nitto can't pretend

You understand that ? over 9 million dollars.

Tell us where that fucking bag is

and you can start a new life.

has troubled themselves for you. The whole Committee

This honour should make you talk.

But instead you... Anyway...

The crane lowers you down. This is how it works.

When you start to talk, it stops.

Otherwise it doesn't stop.

I know it. Only one thing's certain.

at the top of an electric pylon, Every now and then,

against a cold, biting wind in the midst of a snowy landscape,

Dino Giuffrè stops.

Sadness descends upon him

and he starts to think.

And thinks that I,

Titta Di Girolamo...

am his best friend.

THE CONSEQUENCES OF LOVE

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