1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.BZ 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.BZ 3 00:00:17,519 --> 00:00:19,270 This 4K restoration of I fidanzati 4 00:00:19,437 --> 00:00:22,023 was performed by the Cineteca di Bologna Foundation 5 00:00:22,148 --> 00:00:25,151 based on film negatives and soundtracks provided by Titanus 6 00:00:25,318 --> 00:00:27,403 at the L'lmmagine Ritrovata laboratories 7 00:00:27,570 --> 00:00:30,448 with funding from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. 8 00:01:50,111 --> 00:01:53,615 GOFFREDO LOMBARDO PRESENTS 9 00:01:55,366 --> 00:01:58,870 A FILM BY ERMANNO OLMI 10 00:02:34,489 --> 00:02:39,994 MUSIC COMPOSED and CONDUCTED BY: 11 00:02:44,040 --> 00:02:47,877 DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: 12 00:03:18,574 --> 00:03:22,620 EDITING BY: 13 00:03:40,471 --> 00:03:42,223 A TITANUS PRODUCTION 14 00:03:42,390 --> 00:03:45,393 WITH SICILIA, INC. AND 22 DICEMBRE, INC. 15 00:06:23,342 --> 00:06:24,468 Well? 16 00:08:02,650 --> 00:08:03,734 Carletto. 17 00:08:10,700 --> 00:08:12,868 - A glass of water, please. - Right away. 18 00:08:57,288 --> 00:08:59,373 - Want to dance? - I don't feel like it. 19 00:08:59,540 --> 00:09:01,208 - Why not? - I just don't. 20 00:09:01,375 --> 00:09:03,377 - What's the matter? - Nothing. 21 00:09:03,544 --> 00:09:05,171 You're in a mood tonight. 22 00:09:16,807 --> 00:09:20,853 Look, if I don't take it, there are ten others who will. 23 00:09:22,938 --> 00:09:24,899 It won't change anything. 24 00:09:32,656 --> 00:09:34,408 It's all in your head. 25 00:09:46,003 --> 00:09:48,464 About a year and a half in Sicily. 26 00:09:49,548 --> 00:09:53,344 We have to build a new department, and we need specialized workers. 27 00:09:53,427 --> 00:09:55,763 Pardon me, sir, but at the moment he's not. 28 00:09:55,930 --> 00:09:57,848 Not an issue. We'll promote him. 29 00:09:58,099 --> 00:10:02,770 For once a poor guy like me gets the chance to get ahead, 30 00:10:03,646 --> 00:10:04,939 and there you go. 31 00:10:06,941 --> 00:10:08,609 All she can do is whine. 32 00:10:53,863 --> 00:10:55,239 Come on, let's dance. 33 00:11:26,145 --> 00:11:27,605 - Are you married? - No, no. 34 00:11:27,813 --> 00:11:31,108 Good, fewer complications. You know how it is with transfers. 35 00:11:46,957 --> 00:11:48,167 How old is he? 36 00:11:48,876 --> 00:11:50,252 He's turned 70. 37 00:11:51,837 --> 00:11:53,464 They treat them well. 38 00:11:54,882 --> 00:11:56,508 They can't complain. 39 00:11:58,844 --> 00:12:01,931 The only problem is loneliness. 40 00:12:04,099 --> 00:12:05,893 They feel abandoned, 41 00:12:07,436 --> 00:12:12,566 and if they don't get used to it, after a while they waste away. 42 00:12:18,781 --> 00:12:20,157 Is he a relative? 43 00:12:20,950 --> 00:12:23,077 - No, he's... - Your dad? 44 00:12:23,702 --> 00:12:24,745 Yes. 45 00:12:26,538 --> 00:12:31,627 Well, if you have no other choice, you'll just have to accept it. 46 00:13:07,204 --> 00:13:08,455 What is it? 47 00:13:45,492 --> 00:13:46,577 Attention, passengers. 48 00:13:46,785 --> 00:13:50,622 The Alitalia flight 409 is now landing. 49 00:13:50,748 --> 00:13:53,542 We remind the passengers that the flight 50 00:13:53,709 --> 00:13:55,586 will depart for Rome in 45 minutes. 51 00:13:55,711 --> 00:13:57,212 Thank you for your attention. 52 00:14:08,349 --> 00:14:09,475 There they are. 53 00:14:10,684 --> 00:14:11,769 Welcome! 54 00:14:12,394 --> 00:14:13,479 Dad! 55 00:14:19,610 --> 00:14:22,071 Come here, give me a kiss! 56 00:14:26,700 --> 00:14:29,161 - Are you Tommasini, the engineer? - Yes, I am. 57 00:14:29,328 --> 00:14:31,372 I'm the judge, pleasure to meet you. 58 00:14:31,580 --> 00:14:33,749 Mr. Malpiani regrets that he couldn't come. 59 00:14:33,874 --> 00:14:35,000 Thank you, miss. 60 00:14:35,167 --> 00:14:36,585 - Is the car here? - This way. 61 00:14:36,752 --> 00:14:38,712 - Was the trip pleasant? - Yes, thank you. 62 00:15:01,985 --> 00:15:03,654 - Excuse me. - Of course. 63 00:15:32,599 --> 00:15:35,602 - Have you been with us long? - Three or four months. 64 00:15:36,520 --> 00:15:38,730 - Where did you get your degree? - In Rome. 65 00:15:39,148 --> 00:15:40,357 Who was your teacher? 66 00:15:42,067 --> 00:15:45,112 - Professor Tesorieri. - Ah, yes. 67 00:15:46,989 --> 00:15:48,490 What department are you in? 68 00:15:48,824 --> 00:15:50,534 - Sulphuric. - Really? 69 00:15:51,785 --> 00:15:53,036 How do you like it? 70 00:15:54,288 --> 00:15:55,622 Well, truth be told... 71 00:15:56,748 --> 00:15:59,168 It's only been four months, but I like it. 72 00:15:59,418 --> 00:16:02,337 I don't think I can make an accurate judgement yet. 73 00:16:02,796 --> 00:16:06,341 I've only been there since graduation. It hasn't been long. 74 00:16:10,095 --> 00:16:12,681 What a dolt! Did you see how he popped out? 75 00:16:14,391 --> 00:16:16,143 He thinks he's in the countryside. 76 00:16:16,226 --> 00:16:20,230 A road filled with traffic, and out he rushes like a squirrel. 77 00:16:20,355 --> 00:16:22,441 Some people have no manners. 78 00:16:23,734 --> 00:16:28,864 That animal belongs in the wild, not the middle of the road. 79 00:16:30,866 --> 00:16:35,329 Just this morning a cyclist cut me off. 80 00:16:39,041 --> 00:16:42,503 I almost ran into a wall. 81 00:16:44,087 --> 00:16:47,090 You gotta have nerves of steel. 82 00:16:47,257 --> 00:16:53,013 These days you got cars coming at you from every which way. 83 00:16:53,847 --> 00:16:55,724 It's unbelievable. 84 00:16:58,268 --> 00:16:59,394 Look there. 85 00:17:00,771 --> 00:17:02,231 See those lights over there? 86 00:17:03,398 --> 00:17:04,733 Those are our plants. 87 00:17:19,790 --> 00:17:21,542 Maybe later we can call Moranzi. 88 00:17:21,792 --> 00:17:24,294 I don't think we'll find him on the phone. 89 00:17:25,128 --> 00:17:26,672 - Have you had dinner? - Not yet. 90 00:17:26,838 --> 00:17:29,174 - Then go, and good night. - Thank you. 91 00:17:29,550 --> 00:17:32,803 - Are you staying here too? - No, I live in town with my family. 92 00:17:33,095 --> 00:17:37,432 We used to live in the city, but the rent got too high for us. 93 00:17:39,977 --> 00:17:43,522 - Evening, ma'am. How are you? - Fine, thanks. Welcome back. 94 00:17:43,689 --> 00:17:45,315 - Any calls for me? - No calls. 95 00:17:46,316 --> 00:17:49,361 A room for Mr. Cabrini. He'll be staying for about four days. 96 00:17:49,444 --> 00:17:50,862 - Very well. - Thank you. 97 00:17:52,072 --> 00:17:55,867 - Here you go, room 24. - Tommasini, how are you? 98 00:17:56,910 --> 00:17:59,079 - Get settled, I'll see you later. - Alright. 99 00:17:59,288 --> 00:18:00,455 Now, ma'am... 100 00:18:00,664 --> 00:18:04,710 Remember, he cannot stay longer than four days. 101 00:18:04,876 --> 00:18:06,920 I have a reservation for that room. 102 00:18:07,087 --> 00:18:10,173 Yes, just a few days, until we find him a place to stay. 103 00:18:10,591 --> 00:18:12,926 - Will I have my usual room? - Of course. 104 00:19:23,121 --> 00:19:24,998 - The spaghetti is ready. - Coming. 105 00:19:25,207 --> 00:19:27,292 - The chicken too! - Alright. 106 00:19:59,116 --> 00:20:00,742 Order up, the kitchen's closing. 107 00:20:02,202 --> 00:20:05,122 - What do you have? - Do you know what time it is? 108 00:20:05,580 --> 00:20:07,541 We're supposed to close at 9:30. 109 00:20:07,666 --> 00:20:09,835 - I didn't know. - Spaghetti or soup? 110 00:20:10,043 --> 00:20:12,003 - All the same. - Do you have coupons? 111 00:20:12,170 --> 00:20:15,507 - No, I just got here. - You'll pay me later, then. 112 00:20:15,841 --> 00:20:17,134 Very well, thank you. 113 00:20:24,224 --> 00:20:25,600 Coming in this late? 114 00:20:26,476 --> 00:20:28,478 You're working too much, sir. 115 00:20:34,609 --> 00:20:38,989 It may surprise you, but waiting tables is draining work. 116 00:20:41,658 --> 00:20:44,453 Can you imagine serving 100 meals, just the two of us? 117 00:20:44,619 --> 00:20:46,371 Not to mention lunch. 118 00:20:47,414 --> 00:20:48,790 90, 100 people. 119 00:20:49,708 --> 00:20:51,585 Sometimes even 150. 120 00:20:52,210 --> 00:20:57,257 Then, when I get home, I have to start all over again. 121 00:20:57,549 --> 00:20:59,885 My wife's not there, so I have to manage. 122 00:21:00,051 --> 00:21:01,762 Our little boy's in the hospital 123 00:21:01,928 --> 00:21:04,264 so she's staying in the city with my mother. 124 00:21:10,687 --> 00:21:13,482 He's been in the hospital for over two months, 125 00:21:14,524 --> 00:21:17,068 and they still don't know what's wrong with him. 126 00:21:17,402 --> 00:21:21,448 The local doctor always said it was an ear infection. 127 00:21:21,948 --> 00:21:25,160 Then we took him to a specialist, and he said it wasn't. 128 00:21:25,827 --> 00:21:27,120 Is he in pain? 129 00:21:27,996 --> 00:21:30,373 We can't tell, he's only a few months old. 130 00:21:30,707 --> 00:21:33,752 He cries and spits up everything he eats. 131 00:21:34,127 --> 00:21:35,295 I'm sorry. 132 00:21:35,587 --> 00:21:38,006 - Spaghetti's up! - Excuse me. 133 00:21:38,423 --> 00:21:39,508 Of course. 134 00:22:22,968 --> 00:22:25,053 Good evening. Please don't get up. 135 00:22:25,345 --> 00:22:27,514 Mr. Tommasini asked me to tell you 136 00:22:27,722 --> 00:22:30,725 to ask for Bertinotti at the plant tomorrow. 137 00:22:30,976 --> 00:22:32,477 Alright, thank you. 138 00:23:08,513 --> 00:23:10,599 - Room 17, please. - Here you go. 139 00:23:12,392 --> 00:23:14,144 - Thanks, good night. - Good night. 140 00:23:14,936 --> 00:23:17,188 - Wake-up call at 7:45. - Okay. 141 00:23:17,772 --> 00:23:19,733 - I'm calling Milan, ma'am. - Alright. 142 00:23:20,025 --> 00:23:21,401 Room 30. 143 00:23:21,693 --> 00:23:23,904 - Thank you. - 39, thanks. 144 00:23:24,654 --> 00:23:26,239 Room 24. 145 00:23:27,949 --> 00:23:30,577 Excuse me, I must be at the plant by 8am tomorrow. 146 00:23:31,328 --> 00:23:33,788 There's a bus at 7:30. It'll get you there by 8. 147 00:23:33,914 --> 00:23:34,915 Thank you. 148 00:23:35,916 --> 00:23:37,876 I'm going out. Good night. 149 00:23:38,209 --> 00:23:39,502 - Thanks. - Good night. 150 00:24:34,766 --> 00:24:37,602 If I don't take it, there are ten others who will. 151 00:24:38,895 --> 00:24:41,773 They're going to promote me to specialized worker. 152 00:24:43,817 --> 00:24:45,735 What are you afraid of? 153 00:24:46,695 --> 00:24:48,947 You think I'm just going to disappear? 154 00:27:39,284 --> 00:27:40,410 Good night! 155 00:28:05,268 --> 00:28:06,269 Who's there? 156 00:28:13,484 --> 00:28:15,153 - Hello?! - Your wake-up call. 157 00:28:15,445 --> 00:28:17,071 Oh, thank you... sorry. 158 00:30:40,590 --> 00:30:43,134 Excuse me, I'm supposed to see Mr. Bertinotti. 159 00:30:43,301 --> 00:30:44,594 Upstairs, second floor. 160 00:30:44,802 --> 00:30:46,304 No, that's useless... 161 00:30:46,679 --> 00:30:49,807 - Mr. Bertinotti, please. - He'll be right here. Have a seat. 162 00:30:50,058 --> 00:30:52,060 - You can sit there. - Thank you. 163 00:30:52,310 --> 00:30:56,647 Paging Mr. Padellaro. Mr. Padellaro to ammonium sulfates. 164 00:31:02,028 --> 00:31:05,239 Salvatore Clementelli is needed urgently at PS3. 165 00:31:05,740 --> 00:31:09,452 Salvatore Clementelli is needed urgently at PS3. 166 00:31:16,667 --> 00:31:18,795 - Oh, right. Please come in. - Thank you. 167 00:31:19,045 --> 00:31:22,006 Mr. Bertinotti is busy at the moment. 168 00:31:22,173 --> 00:31:26,094 Meanwhile, here are your ID cards. Excuse me just a moment. 169 00:31:28,304 --> 00:31:29,305 Hello? 170 00:31:29,639 --> 00:31:31,599 Follow me. Can we come in? 171 00:31:31,808 --> 00:31:32,934 Excuse me. 172 00:31:33,142 --> 00:31:36,062 I told you, only your daughter can come in. 173 00:31:36,312 --> 00:31:39,232 If all employees brought their families to work... 174 00:33:31,344 --> 00:33:34,096 They won't wear their protective eye gear. 175 00:33:34,722 --> 00:33:38,017 They've been working like this for too many years. 176 00:33:38,309 --> 00:33:41,896 They have a different work ethic, it goes back generations. 177 00:33:42,104 --> 00:33:44,899 At first, when it rained, they wouldn't come to work. 178 00:33:45,107 --> 00:33:48,277 - You're kidding. - Everything stops here when it rains. 179 00:33:48,402 --> 00:33:51,697 It's just their nature, they don't have the industrial mindset. 180 00:33:51,864 --> 00:33:54,992 We need to start over. With the new generation, maybe... 181 00:34:04,460 --> 00:34:08,673 Yeah, of course. I know! 182 00:34:09,090 --> 00:34:10,341 Come here. 183 00:34:24,939 --> 00:34:29,819 COOL DRINKS 184 00:34:34,282 --> 00:34:37,159 Hey! Come back here! 185 00:36:13,673 --> 00:36:14,840 Good morning. 186 00:36:35,152 --> 00:36:40,449 Last night, while walking on via Enrico Toti, via Gargallo 187 00:36:40,700 --> 00:36:44,787 via Garibaldi, or inside the Splendido theatre 188 00:36:45,204 --> 00:36:49,875 a wallet containing 5,000 lira's 189 00:36:50,501 --> 00:36:54,296 and various important papers was lost. 190 00:36:55,047 --> 00:37:00,344 Whoever finds it is welcome to keep the money 191 00:37:00,970 --> 00:37:06,308 but is requested to mail the papers to their owner. 192 00:37:17,236 --> 00:37:20,990 Last night, while walking on via Enrico Toti... 193 00:38:36,524 --> 00:38:40,361 Children, how many times do I have to tell you? 194 00:38:41,111 --> 00:38:46,283 When you come into church, you mustn't talk, run 195 00:38:46,492 --> 00:38:50,120 laugh or spit! 196 00:38:50,412 --> 00:38:52,373 You're just here to pray. 197 00:38:59,171 --> 00:39:00,589 Keep still, children. 198 00:39:09,557 --> 00:39:11,100 Remain in your seats. 199 00:39:12,059 --> 00:39:14,144 Stop, leave the dog be! 200 00:39:15,688 --> 00:39:17,106 Don't touch it! 201 00:39:18,524 --> 00:39:19,525 Children! 202 00:40:33,515 --> 00:40:35,351 - Good morning. - Can I help you? 203 00:40:35,559 --> 00:40:37,645 - I'm looking for a room. - Come in. 204 00:40:50,199 --> 00:40:51,825 - Come on in. - Thank you. 205 00:40:52,326 --> 00:40:55,287 - When do you need it? - As soon as possible. 206 00:40:55,454 --> 00:40:59,708 I'm at the plant's hostel, but I don't think I can stay for long. 207 00:41:02,211 --> 00:41:05,089 We're all full right now, you see. 208 00:41:05,839 --> 00:41:07,675 There's that bed in the corner. 209 00:41:08,342 --> 00:41:11,095 If you want it, it may be available in a few days. 210 00:41:11,303 --> 00:41:14,014 Come, I'll show you another room. 211 00:41:18,394 --> 00:41:23,023 This is available right now, but it's a single. 212 00:41:23,232 --> 00:41:26,485 It goes for between 10,000 and 12,000 a month. 213 00:41:27,277 --> 00:41:31,907 This one even has a nice terrace with a view of the street. 214 00:41:32,116 --> 00:41:35,619 - You can get some fresh air. - How much is it? 215 00:41:36,161 --> 00:41:40,207 It was different when the plant opened, but now it's hardly worth it. 216 00:41:40,416 --> 00:41:43,836 They've all wised up and hiked up the prices. 217 00:41:44,086 --> 00:41:48,173 Things cost the same as in Milan now. Some even more. 218 00:41:49,133 --> 00:41:53,512 Before the transfer, I'd have a little left at the end of the month. Not now. 219 00:41:53,804 --> 00:41:56,223 All in all, coming to work down here 220 00:41:56,348 --> 00:41:57,933 is no longer a good deal. 221 00:41:58,183 --> 00:42:00,102 If your family comes with you, maybe. 222 00:42:00,978 --> 00:42:04,106 Many bring their wives, but it's a heck of a life. 223 00:42:04,398 --> 00:42:05,566 They can't handle it. 224 00:42:05,774 --> 00:42:07,818 The people down here aren't bad. 225 00:42:08,027 --> 00:42:10,738 They've always been hungry, so it's only natural. 226 00:42:10,904 --> 00:42:14,074 As soon as cash starts going around, they want some. 227 00:42:14,408 --> 00:42:17,202 There are school teachers working in construction. 228 00:42:17,703 --> 00:42:21,498 With the first money they set aside, they start building a house. 229 00:42:21,749 --> 00:42:25,002 They don't care if they have to abandon it halfway through. 230 00:42:25,210 --> 00:42:27,588 They're happy just having four walls. 231 00:42:28,464 --> 00:42:30,966 They eat bread and lemon, bread and carobs 232 00:42:31,133 --> 00:42:33,594 and save their money to pay off debts. 233 00:42:33,886 --> 00:42:36,055 They plant oranges, tangerines 234 00:42:36,180 --> 00:42:39,308 mostly lemons and tangerines, because they're fast growers. 235 00:42:39,641 --> 00:42:42,978 In a few years, the orchard starts making money 236 00:42:43,103 --> 00:42:46,023 and they leave the plant to live off their plot of land. 237 00:42:46,315 --> 00:42:51,153 It's not that they're lazy. They do their work. 238 00:42:51,653 --> 00:42:53,363 They're just a little crazy. 239 00:42:54,531 --> 00:42:56,325 The sun's real hot here 240 00:42:56,992 --> 00:42:59,870 and they never have a chance to blow off steam. 241 00:43:01,246 --> 00:43:02,956 - Want a smoke? - No, thanks. 242 00:43:03,207 --> 00:43:05,250 - Take one. - No, I just had one. 243 00:43:05,959 --> 00:43:08,170 I was among the first to come down here. 244 00:43:09,338 --> 00:43:11,965 You should have seen it. It was full of Algerians. 245 00:43:12,966 --> 00:43:15,552 They'd bring their lunch wrapped up in a rag. 246 00:43:16,220 --> 00:43:20,516 Now they all carry briefcases and look like executives. 247 00:43:21,975 --> 00:43:23,811 They care about that stuff. 248 00:43:24,937 --> 00:43:26,814 It's amazing. Wait till you see them. 249 00:43:27,147 --> 00:43:29,108 The amount of people is unbelievable. 250 00:43:29,650 --> 00:43:33,195 It only lasts a week, but they party enough to last all year. 251 00:43:33,904 --> 00:43:36,532 You should see the getups some women show up in. 252 00:43:36,657 --> 00:43:39,618 They don't even talk, so no one will recognise them. 253 00:43:39,827 --> 00:43:43,622 What are you honking at? You just got off your mule! 254 00:43:43,789 --> 00:43:47,209 You won't catch me driving around here. 255 00:43:48,085 --> 00:43:51,171 Who let them drive? We're not playing bumper cars! 256 00:44:28,125 --> 00:44:31,628 Hey, idiot! Watch your step. I'm not wearing clogs, you know. 257 00:44:34,131 --> 00:44:37,176 Stay close to me, or we'll lose each other. 258 00:44:38,010 --> 00:44:40,012 If we do, let's meet up at the car. 259 00:44:40,179 --> 00:44:41,346 Coming through! 260 00:44:42,264 --> 00:44:44,683 Coming through... Move, you knucklehead! 261 00:44:46,393 --> 00:44:48,437 You gotta watch out, guys. 262 00:45:52,918 --> 00:45:54,670 Hey, look what I caught! 263 00:45:55,170 --> 00:45:56,838 She looks like a beached whale. 264 00:45:57,214 --> 00:45:59,758 Don't be greedy, leave some for me! 265 00:46:00,425 --> 00:46:01,927 I hope it's not a man. 266 00:46:02,261 --> 00:46:04,930 With all these masks, who can tell? 267 00:46:31,039 --> 00:46:32,624 He's been drinking again. 268 00:46:45,178 --> 00:46:46,430 May I come in? 269 00:46:49,516 --> 00:46:52,602 Here are the papers, ma'am. If he really can't take it... 270 00:46:52,811 --> 00:46:54,521 - Alight. - They're already signed. 271 00:46:54,771 --> 00:46:58,191 It's no use. He'll just have to give it up. 272 00:46:58,483 --> 00:47:02,821 If an old man can't even have a sip of wine, what's left to live for? 273 00:47:08,577 --> 00:47:10,954 - Where are you from? - Catania. You? 274 00:47:11,121 --> 00:47:12,247 I'm from up North. 275 00:47:12,581 --> 00:47:16,251 Poor thing from the North, so far from home! 276 00:47:16,501 --> 00:47:18,795 I'll give you a kiss, just to console you. 277 00:47:21,506 --> 00:47:25,135 - No, that's not allowed. - It won't be any fun then. 278 00:47:25,302 --> 00:47:26,970 It'll be wonderful, you'll see. 279 00:49:24,212 --> 00:49:26,089 See you at the finish line! 280 00:49:28,425 --> 00:49:30,135 Faster, go faster! 281 00:49:31,136 --> 00:49:33,221 Up to the gate! 282 00:49:33,388 --> 00:49:35,640 What gate? Come on! 283 00:49:36,600 --> 00:49:38,059 What's he doing?! 284 00:49:38,185 --> 00:49:40,353 Come on, come on! 285 00:49:45,275 --> 00:49:47,652 We won, you suckers! 286 00:49:47,819 --> 00:49:50,280 You didn't win, you cheated! 287 00:49:59,664 --> 00:50:01,416 You gotta pay up! 288 00:50:01,541 --> 00:50:03,793 No, I'm not paying. 289 00:50:04,961 --> 00:50:06,421 Pony up, loser! 290 00:50:06,713 --> 00:50:08,298 Oh, go to sleep! 291 00:50:09,216 --> 00:50:10,592 Here, keep it. 292 00:50:11,426 --> 00:50:13,386 You're a real piece of work. 293 00:50:13,595 --> 00:50:15,347 Not you, sir. I meant the horse. 294 00:51:50,150 --> 00:51:51,234 Who's there? 295 00:53:11,231 --> 00:53:12,482 Quick, run! 296 00:53:17,445 --> 00:53:18,488 Hey! 297 00:53:19,155 --> 00:53:22,492 I saw you! Where are you going? 298 00:53:23,535 --> 00:53:26,204 Show your face if you dare. Coward! 299 00:53:46,224 --> 00:53:48,935 Are you done making a racket out here? 300 00:53:49,185 --> 00:53:52,605 - Aren't you tired of fooling around? - They started it. 301 00:53:52,939 --> 00:53:55,483 Of course they did. Go to bed, it's late. 302 00:54:30,310 --> 00:54:31,644 Just a minute. 303 00:54:31,853 --> 00:54:33,354 Beg your pardon. 304 00:54:36,316 --> 00:54:38,485 Thank you. Very kind of you. 305 00:54:40,987 --> 00:54:42,155 Blessed Mother! 306 00:55:53,810 --> 00:55:56,187 Here you go, sir. These are your keys. 307 00:55:56,354 --> 00:55:59,649 One for the apartment and one for the front gate. 308 00:55:59,941 --> 00:56:02,235 Good. By the way, I couldn't open the bathroom. 309 00:56:02,777 --> 00:56:06,614 Yes, it can be tricky. I'll show you how it works. 310 00:56:06,990 --> 00:56:09,367 When you open it, you need to push upward. 311 00:56:09,534 --> 00:56:12,829 Then you bang on it and give it a push, see? 312 00:56:13,621 --> 00:56:16,833 Please have a seat. Someone will be right with you. 313 00:56:17,125 --> 00:56:18,209 Michele! 314 00:59:14,427 --> 00:59:16,345 Sir! Come here just a moment. 315 00:59:20,141 --> 00:59:23,603 This letter came for you two days ago. 316 00:59:23,853 --> 00:59:26,105 - I always put the mail here. - Thank you. 317 00:59:26,355 --> 00:59:28,691 You should always check. I forget sometimes. 318 00:59:29,358 --> 00:59:31,027 You've been shopping, I see. 319 00:59:31,986 --> 00:59:33,654 Mum, the door! 320 00:59:39,869 --> 00:59:41,370 Excuse me. Good day. 321 01:02:56,274 --> 01:02:57,525 Who told you that? 322 01:03:04,448 --> 01:03:05,866 It was Marco, wasn't it? 323 01:03:09,495 --> 01:03:10,746 That son of a... 324 01:03:10,955 --> 01:03:13,582 Look, it's no use getting angry. 325 01:03:14,792 --> 01:03:17,086 I'm the one who should be mad, besides. 326 01:03:17,336 --> 01:03:18,754 You mean you're not? 327 01:03:21,299 --> 01:03:22,300 I'm not. 328 01:03:24,969 --> 01:03:26,595 I'm insulted and disappointed. 329 01:03:28,514 --> 01:03:30,516 I'm going to ask you a question, 330 01:03:31,934 --> 01:03:33,936 and I want a straight answer. 331 01:03:45,114 --> 01:03:47,033 - Good evening. - Evening. 332 01:03:59,045 --> 01:04:00,588 Do you still want to marry me? 333 01:04:03,674 --> 01:04:04,717 Now? 334 01:04:05,301 --> 01:04:06,677 How could we? 335 01:04:09,430 --> 01:04:11,098 I didn't ask you when. 336 01:04:13,476 --> 01:04:17,313 I just want to know if you still want to marry me. 337 01:04:32,119 --> 01:04:33,579 There's no water. 338 01:04:33,788 --> 01:04:34,872 Why not? 339 01:04:35,122 --> 01:04:37,166 They turn it off on Sundays. 340 01:04:41,670 --> 01:04:43,964 - Want a little of mine? - No, thank you. 341 01:04:44,298 --> 01:04:47,760 - It's nice and cold. - Thanks all the same, don't bother. 342 01:04:47,968 --> 01:04:50,554 It's no bother. Come on. 343 01:04:50,971 --> 01:04:54,975 Come over here, I'll pour it for you. 344 01:05:00,481 --> 01:05:02,983 Good thing I kept a little aside. 345 01:05:03,109 --> 01:05:04,485 That was smart, huh? 346 01:05:06,070 --> 01:05:07,446 It's so hot. 347 01:05:11,450 --> 01:05:13,244 Shall I pour a little on your back? 348 01:05:15,621 --> 01:05:17,790 Nice and cold, eh? 349 01:05:18,040 --> 01:05:19,166 You like that? 350 01:05:19,750 --> 01:05:21,168 Thank you, that's enough. 351 01:06:04,920 --> 01:06:08,841 In your letter you wrote only of my father, 352 01:06:10,551 --> 01:06:12,178 and said nothing about yourself. 353 01:06:14,346 --> 01:06:15,598 How are you? 354 01:06:16,932 --> 01:06:18,601 Are you keeping your spirits up? 355 01:06:27,485 --> 01:06:29,028 Why haven't you written? 356 01:06:31,071 --> 01:06:35,576 I sent my postcard two weeks ago, and still no answer from you. 357 01:06:37,495 --> 01:06:41,457 My address is the same as before, at the hostel. 358 01:06:42,416 --> 01:06:43,918 The last address I sent you. 359 01:06:45,961 --> 01:06:49,757 My regards to everyone... and a kiss to you. 360 01:06:56,972 --> 01:06:58,182 Dear Giovanni. 361 01:06:59,183 --> 01:07:02,228 I received your postcard and your letter. 362 01:07:03,896 --> 01:07:08,859 I hesitated to write back. I wasn't sure you wanted me to. 363 01:07:10,611 --> 01:07:13,739 When I received your letter, I got scared. 364 01:07:14,573 --> 01:07:18,160 I wanted to open it right away, but couldn't work up the courage. 365 01:07:19,537 --> 01:07:22,915 I felt excited and happy running up the stairs. 366 01:07:24,708 --> 01:07:29,588 But all of a sudden, that happiness frightened me. 367 01:07:31,340 --> 01:07:34,260 I was afraid. I don't know why. 368 01:07:35,553 --> 01:07:38,973 A thousand thoughts raced through my mind 369 01:07:39,098 --> 01:07:40,558 most of them disturbing. 370 01:07:42,476 --> 01:07:46,105 I even thought this might be your last letter. 371 01:07:47,481 --> 01:07:49,483 I admit I was afraid. 372 01:07:50,776 --> 01:07:54,029 I had lost faith, and hope as well. 373 01:07:56,073 --> 01:07:58,867 Now I'm sorry I thought ill of you. 374 01:08:04,456 --> 01:08:06,292 I went to see your father. 375 01:08:06,625 --> 01:08:10,296 He's fine, and he sends you his love. 376 01:08:11,589 --> 01:08:14,800 In the evenings he sits in front of Mrs. Seminari's door. 377 01:08:15,009 --> 01:08:17,011 They keep it open because of the heat 378 01:08:17,636 --> 01:08:19,430 so he can watch their TV. 379 01:08:20,472 --> 01:08:23,100 At least it keeps him from going to the bar. 380 01:08:23,767 --> 01:08:28,647 In other words, the reacting gas, i.e. the ethylene 381 01:08:28,981 --> 01:08:31,900 mixed with air and an inhibiting agent 382 01:08:32,192 --> 01:08:34,445 passes through an exchange chamber 383 01:08:35,029 --> 01:08:39,450 where the mixture is heated and then sent to a reactor 384 01:08:39,783 --> 01:08:43,162 from which emerges the ethylene oxyde... 385 01:08:43,454 --> 01:08:45,039 My dear Liliana 386 01:08:45,289 --> 01:08:47,333 the heat here has become unbearable. 387 01:08:47,583 --> 01:08:50,461 Up to 60 °C in the sun, 45 in the shade. 388 01:08:51,462 --> 01:08:54,423 Only the classroom at the plant is bearable 389 01:08:54,715 --> 01:08:56,759 because it's air-conditioned. 390 01:08:57,843 --> 01:08:59,678 I bet it's hot up there too. 391 01:09:01,722 --> 01:09:03,515 Do you still go dancing at night? 392 01:09:04,808 --> 01:09:06,393 I've stopped going. 393 01:09:07,061 --> 01:09:08,687 There are no dance halls here. 394 01:09:10,773 --> 01:09:12,441 But that's not the only reason. 395 01:09:12,900 --> 01:09:16,695 I was used to dancing with you. I'm not comfortable with other girls. 396 01:09:17,154 --> 01:09:19,114 On Sundays I don't know what to do. 397 01:09:20,032 --> 01:09:21,659 I just wander around aimlessly. 398 01:09:21,867 --> 01:09:24,745 Besides, without my motorcycle, there's nowhere to go. 399 01:09:26,246 --> 01:09:30,209 Write me when you can. It's nice when I get home at night 400 01:09:30,542 --> 01:09:33,420 and the lady at the hostel tells me I have mail. 401 01:09:34,421 --> 01:09:36,340 Regards to my father and everyone else. 402 01:09:37,174 --> 01:09:38,258 And a kiss for you. 403 01:09:39,927 --> 01:09:41,095 Dear Giovanni... 404 01:09:42,596 --> 01:09:45,557 It's been so many days since you left. 405 01:09:46,517 --> 01:09:48,310 Over two months now. 406 01:09:49,395 --> 01:09:52,356 I don't go dancing any more. 407 01:09:53,232 --> 01:09:58,320 I don't want to go to the Speranza and see all our friends. 408 01:09:58,487 --> 01:10:00,489 I don't want them asking about you. 409 01:10:01,907 --> 01:10:04,910 With those insinuating smiles... you know how people are. 410 01:10:06,078 --> 01:10:07,996 I'd be embarrassed. 411 01:10:10,958 --> 01:10:13,585 We have so many memories in that place. 412 01:10:14,169 --> 01:10:16,171 You could say that's where we met 413 01:10:16,338 --> 01:10:18,674 when I used to accompany my older sister there. 414 01:10:20,008 --> 01:10:22,469 I was 15 or 16, remember? 415 01:10:24,263 --> 01:10:26,640 You were just back from military service. 416 01:10:30,102 --> 01:10:31,687 I never told you this 417 01:10:31,937 --> 01:10:34,189 but the first time you asked me to dance. 418 01:10:34,690 --> 01:10:37,901 I said no because I didn't know how. 419 01:10:38,485 --> 01:10:41,530 I had my girlfriends teach me at home 420 01:10:41,947 --> 01:10:45,367 and every night after that, I hoped you'd ask me again. 421 01:11:25,199 --> 01:11:26,867 How many memories since then 422 01:11:27,409 --> 01:11:28,744 good and bad. 423 01:11:31,121 --> 01:11:35,501 Ever since you left, I cherish even the bad ones. 424 01:11:37,503 --> 01:11:41,590 At times all those memories made me want to cry. 425 01:11:43,342 --> 01:11:47,054 But I didn't want to cry. I wanted to be strong. 426 01:11:47,679 --> 01:11:49,973 So I would try to feel resignation 427 01:11:50,641 --> 01:11:53,268 just in case you decided not to come back. 428 01:11:54,144 --> 01:11:58,190 I tried to forget you, to erase you from my thoughts. 429 01:12:01,068 --> 01:12:03,904 But now, thank goodness, everything has changed. 430 01:12:04,822 --> 01:12:07,741 Those sad thoughts seem so far away. 431 01:12:43,986 --> 01:12:46,238 What beautiful letters you write, Liliana. 432 01:12:46,822 --> 01:12:49,241 You're so good at expressing yourself. 433 01:12:49,825 --> 01:12:51,743 I'm not as good 434 01:12:52,119 --> 01:12:54,538 and maybe I can't say everything I feel. 435 01:12:55,038 --> 01:12:57,457 But I'm sure you understand me just the same 436 01:12:58,166 --> 01:13:02,713 because the feelings you express are the same as mine. 437 01:13:02,963 --> 01:13:04,423 You speak for us both. 438 01:13:09,136 --> 01:13:10,345 You know, Giovanni... 439 01:13:11,847 --> 01:13:14,850 Perhaps your trip was good for us both. 440 01:13:15,934 --> 01:13:21,440 I think the distance helped us understand a lot of things. 441 01:13:23,317 --> 01:13:26,028 We've been sweethearts for so long. 442 01:13:27,362 --> 01:13:28,572 So many years. 443 01:13:30,866 --> 01:13:33,201 More than sweethearts. You know what I mean. 444 01:13:34,870 --> 01:13:36,997 But we've never really spoken... 445 01:13:38,498 --> 01:13:41,543 Confided in each other as two lovers should. 446 01:13:44,171 --> 01:13:46,214 We each kept our thoughts to ourselves 447 01:13:47,257 --> 01:13:49,593 and were content just being together. 448 01:13:51,637 --> 01:13:55,849 But perhaps our being together was becoming a mere habit. 449 01:13:57,517 --> 01:14:00,395 We didn't realise we were back to being alone. 450 01:14:04,274 --> 01:14:06,568 We're much closer now. 451 01:14:07,611 --> 01:14:11,907 I realised it when I thought back on all our time together. 452 01:14:13,158 --> 01:14:15,535 I feel as if we're starting all over again. 453 01:14:16,703 --> 01:14:18,580 Reliving the same feelings 454 01:14:18,747 --> 01:14:21,333 but as if we're somehow different 455 01:14:22,709 --> 01:14:24,169 somehow better. 456 01:15:11,758 --> 01:15:12,968 Liliana? 457 01:15:13,885 --> 01:15:15,012 Hi. 458 01:15:15,846 --> 01:15:17,931 It's me, Giovanni. 459 01:15:19,975 --> 01:15:22,644 No, nothing. No reason. 460 01:15:23,562 --> 01:15:25,105 I felt like calling you. 461 01:15:26,148 --> 01:15:27,232 How are you? 462 01:15:28,233 --> 01:15:29,609 No, it's nothing! 463 01:15:32,112 --> 01:15:34,239 I just thought I'd call you. 464 01:15:34,489 --> 01:15:37,993 It's Sunday, so calls are half the rate. 465 01:15:40,370 --> 01:15:41,538 How are you? 466 01:15:45,333 --> 01:15:49,921 It's cooled off a bit, but a storm is gathering. 467 01:15:52,174 --> 01:15:53,592 What are you doing? 468 01:16:02,476 --> 01:16:04,102 I have to go to work now. 469 01:16:05,228 --> 01:16:07,105 My bus leaves in 15 minutes. 470 01:16:09,941 --> 01:16:12,486 I don't feel like working today. 471 01:16:13,236 --> 01:16:15,447 I'd rather stay home. Besides 472 01:16:16,198 --> 01:16:18,700 they could do without me for one day. 473 01:16:19,034 --> 01:16:21,453 - Three minutes. - Yes, thank you. 474 01:16:22,037 --> 01:16:24,164 Maybe I'll call again next Sunday. 475 01:16:24,372 --> 01:16:27,918 But write me anyway, okay? Bye. 476 01:17:17,926 --> 01:17:23,056 THE END