All language subtitles for The Priests Wife, Benimle Evlenir misin (1970) 720p

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

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[tires screech]

Alright. I'll call you tomorrow.

[engine rumbling]

Valeria, what are you doing?

[engine revving]

[tires screech]

What is it?

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

What the hell do you think

[horn blaring]

[tires screeching]

[instrumental music]

Valeria, what's the matter?

[tires screeching]

[music continues]

Alright! Enough is enough!

Ah!

Tell me what is she doing?

[clanking]

[engine sputtering]

Damn woman!

[engine sputtering]

[engine revving]

[tires screeching]

[crashing]

What did I do?

You took four years of my life,

Four years

not telling me you were married!

Me, married? Who said so?

- Your wife! Your wife said so!

You've got a wife and children!

Don't you want to hear my side?

Your side? You miserable pig!

[breathing heavily]

You were my life.

When you were away,

when you were here, I phoned

when you were sick, I even

- And you lied to me!

I gave you everything I had,

everything, everything!

And the clothes

Even the one you're wearing!

And the money I gave you

that was going to buy

and you hand it to your wife

as if it was a paycheck

- I'll pay it back.

You son of a bitch,

you're going to pay back,

going to pay them back, huh?

- Don't swear, Valeria.

I don't want this.

'You can keep it!'

- Are you hurt bad?

No? Alright. Here! And here!

Ah! Hang yourself with this!

[mellow music]

Four years we've been together

and it never occurred to you

that there were any problems

You told me all about your uncle

the police sergeant,

Not...not a word!

[music continues]

[sighing]

Four years of my life you took.

Four years of my life.

What do I do now?

[sobbing]

We made so many plans together.

Why did I have to meet you?

[crying]

[crying]

[music continues]

What a fool I am.

What a fool I am.

[knock on door]

[crying]

Son of a bitch.

[music continues]

Listen, tell me something

what do you think

- How should I know?

Let's have a drink.

(female #1)

[sighing]

Yes, yes, mama.

Who did you think it was,

What is there to steal

'Do you realize

'Why are you getting in

(male #1)

(female #1)

'swears when you're late.'

- He swears when I'm early too.

(female #1)

'in the kitchen, but don't

Mm.

[chuckling]

How can your last meal

[gas hissing]

No. With gas, no.

Stinks too much.

[instrumental music]

♪ Anyone ♪

♪ It could have been ♪

♪ Anyone ♪

♪ That broke my heart ♪

♪ And you were ♪

♪ Anyone ♪

♪ Yes ♪

♪ But anyone ♪

♪ It could have been ♪

♪ Anyone ♪

♪ That loved me back ♪

♪ And hazard made you ♪

♪ The one ♪

♪ Bound ♪

♪ Shall I know bound ♪

♪ When you go free ♪

♪ For ♪

♪ I love ♪

♪ The one ♪

♪ Who loves me.. ♪♪

(male #2)

'No. Wait. Don't hang up.'

'Please, whoever you are,

'If you've dialed this number,

'so tell me about it.'

'You know, you're not

'and then doesn't have

'to talk about his troubles,

'Alright. If you don't feel

'Just don't hang up, please.

'Now, you're mad at everybody,

No, I'm not.

'Then it's someone in particular

No. I'm not mad at anyone.

What are you getting at?

'Well, if I could help you

I'm not your dear.

'I'm sorry. Forgive me.'

'Tell me, why did you call us?'

Because I don't want

without a word to anyone.

'Go where, signora?

Signorina. Signorina.

'Ah. Somebody let you down.

I've already taken three pills.

I'm going to take-take 17 more

I'll go to sleep forever.

I won't feel a thing.

'No, you won't feel

'Uh, you didn't tell me

No, I didn't. I didn't.

'As you wish, but remember'

'that not feeling

'even the sun on your face,

'Nothing could be worse

'and nothing, even pain'

'can justify

What do you know about it?

'What do you know

'Now, look'

'do you think that there aren't

'who are suffering?

Other people don't have the guts

'So you've got guts, have you?'

'But not enough

'or to tell me your name?'

My name is Valeria.

It's a lovely name.

But about guts, Valeria..

...it isn't always

to have, you know.

It isn't always

Murderers have courage too.

Let's see now..

He, uh,

How did you know?

Those things happen.

'It happened to you too?'

No, because I am a man.

'I know you're a man,

'if you had a wife,

No, I don't have a wife.

'But-but if you did,

'and make a fool of a poor girl,

No, and if I did, I'd be

But tell me about yourself.

'What difference does it make?'

What do you do?

'I did,

'when I met Maurizio.'

I was a singer in a pub group,

'We worked dance halls

'Then The Dropouts

'and the group broke up.'

[sighing]

'Maurizio and I are going to

I've got some money in the bank

and instead, I was left

and no marriage.

'I understand, Valeria.

'There are times in life

- So without ho--

Wait, Valeria. Wait, please.

If my few words

wait for another minute.

Just for one minute

listen to the voice of a girl

who was as desperate as you.

Who was going to do

Listen for a moment.

Where's the recording

the one that tried, the one

- Uh, an Louisa.

Wait a minute.

(female #2)

'Suicides.'

- 'Tomorrow.'

'Try at 9:00. Mm-hm.'

(male #2 on recording)

'I met this young man

[tape rewinding]

(male #3 on recording)

No, it's the wrong place.

[tape rewinding]

(female #3 on tape)

'Last year

'"Louisa, it's all over

'I don't love you no more."'

'It was as if I had been

You're listening, aren't you?

[yawning]

'For me, it was like

'and I decided

'for me to do

'So I walked to town

'into the river, but the water

'and I only broke my leg.'

'Thirty-two days

'then I came home.'

'After that, I met another boy'

'even better-looking

- 'And we got married.'

'We have a darling baby girl,

'The only times

'is when it's going to rain'

'and I feel it hurt in my leg.'

'Hurray for life.

(male #2)

Yes, thank you.

[yawning]

- 'Are you convinced now?'

'You won't do it?'

I won't do it.

'Good. That's a smart girl.'

'Very good. Very, very good.'

'Now, throw away'

'those awful little pills,

Will you call me tomorrow?

We have a lot of things

both of us.

Eh, Valeria?

You don't mind

[Valeria yawning]

Thank you, Valeria.

'Goodnight, signor,

'Calesi.

Goodnight, Valeria.

[music on radio]

Mm. Mario Calesi.

Boniface,

why you made up this-this-this

that contradicts history?

(Boniface)

'no matter what you say.'

The crusades, in fact,

on a religious theme.

Redeeming the holy land,

'was an idea cooked up

'because the Turks were keeping

from commerce in the Orient.

'I read this in a book

Yours is

and that's all.

'I defy you

'I doubt if you can.'

Boniface, listen...I am a priest

and this is a school

and what's more

it's named after Pius X.

What point of view do you

You don't even agree

Seeing that you get lessons

well, then, tell your father

not run by priests

so you won't have to come here

I tell him, professor

but it's my mother who sent me

Tell your mother too.

Professor,

for you upstairs.

- From whom?

From the hospital?

I don't know,

Urgent?

Get back to your seat!

[indistinct chattering]

Silence!

[shouting]

[typewriter keys clacking]

Excuse me, but I really have

- Hello?

Calesi. Who is speaking?

(male #4)

'We have a patient here'

'a young lady

A young lady, you say?

Please speak a little louder.

There's a typewriter near me

and I can't hear you too well.

We're willing to interrupt

- Thank you.

- Huh?

(male #4)

Overdose of barbituates.

Not too serious.

I'll give her to you.

Professor? Professor, dear.

Valeria, is this the way

Go ahead. Type. Type.

Valeria, I see that

Forgive me.

Really forgive me.

The things you said last night

that I decided to kill myself

No. Listen, the fact is,

The fact that there are

so altruistic, and, and

- Well--

And so that's why I,

That's enough. We're going

I-it-it's alright.

L-listen, you'll come to see me,

Honestly, I can't.

And then, now that

No, not here.

At night,

No, listen, I have to talk

D-don't let, don't let me down,

Please? Professor!

Please, professor! Mama! Papa!

[school bell ringing]

- That was Valeria.

Valeria Billi, you know her?

- No.

- When did they bring her in?

Then she's in the pediatric

- But she's not a child.

Since yesterday,

into pediatrics.

Father, if you don't get

there's going to be trouble,

tell that to the government.

Me? But what do I got to do

In Italy if you don't, who does?

First door to the left.

Doctor, he told me

so I gave him turpentine

[baby crying]

Valeria? Valeria Billi.

The priest.

Oh, my God, is it that serious?

Of course not, Valeria.

- No.

Is that you, Professor Calesi?

- Uh-huh.

Wha..

That's the story of my life.

One doesn't tell me he's married

the other one doesn't tell me

What?

That's why you didn't want

- Why didn't you tell me?

- That you were a priest!

It's just that every time

I don't answer,

Who do you expect to find doing

'And, anyway, what difference

- Oh, a lot of diff--

Don't be silly.

[Valeria sobbing]

You've got to find

You had a bad time,

Can't you see for yourself

I even got stuck on your voice..

...and it was the voice

I'm so unlucky.

Listen to me, Valeria.

Self-pity is part of the myth

[toy drumming]

Cute, eh? Here, sweetheart.

You have to accept

that you're a normal person

with the same misfortunes

as all the other girls

- Is that clear?

But just tell me one thing..

...what kind of luck is it

and I can't even get

They stick me in a half-size

You see,

They put you in it

of a child.

[drumming]

- Are you a psychologist?

I have a liberal arts degree,

Oh. I wish I could say the same.

I only got as far

Come on.

For instance, you sing.

- You're a singer, aren't you?

If there's one thing

really wonderfully,

A beautiful voice

and these days, it can even end

Look at Barbra Streisand.

[drumming]

You know, you really have a gift

to make people feel better.

Thank you, Valeria.

I'm glad I've been

I didn't say you've helped me,

On the phone

Well, uh, talking

It's another to discover

that the lost lamb

six feet tall.

Alright, come, come.

Mother.

[instrumental music]

- 'Come on, come on.'

(female #1)

I'm not hungry.

We present tonight's subject

the problem of celibacy

'Should priests marry?

Margarita, come on, change it.

I want to see "Ricky and Kiki."

No, mama, leave it on.

Just out of the hospital

and you're interested

and I'm the one

[male #1 laughing]

'Look at him.'

[laughs]

'You know, Margarita,

'of a conductor who worked

(Mario)

'Hello? Hello?'

'Look, you're not

'and lack the courage to talk.

[telephone ringing]

Hello.

'Hello.'

'Hello?'

It's 9:30.

Strange. I'm 20 minutes slow.

Well, that's what they said.

- What time is it?

'Oh, shoot. 9:30.'

No, no, no. All they give

They don't give handouts.

Isn't giving a little money

I already told you

all they give you here

Now you go on. Go on.

Am I supposed

on an empty stomach?

- Professor.

[birds chirping]

[instrumental music]

- Professor.

- How are you? Alright?

Uh.. Ooh!

- Whoa!

Thank you. Um..

Uh, professor,

- Mm-hm.

- I surprised you, didn't I?

No, things have to stay

We shall just have to remain

But, professor,

Sometimes,

If you don't help me now,

Let's talk.

Very well, but some other time.

Uh...when will I see you?

I don't know.

It isn't proper for a priest

with a girl as,

You find me attractive? Really?

- I really have to go, Valeria.

Maybe what embarrasses you

Uh, mine, I mean.

I never noticed, but frankly,

- Goodbye.

I wish they were all like you.

[music continues]

[indistinct chattering]

Stay in line, children!

Alright, hurry up, hurry up.

Boniface! Boniface!

"Das Kapital" by Marx

No. It's "The last

- From your mama?

He says it's an indictment

in an imperialistic society.

Ah, he would say that.

Hurry! Hurry

[boat horn blaring]

Hey! Wait for me! Captain!

- Hey, now, come back.

Professor,

and I'm in the middle of it.

Even last night

coming back again.

Professor,

because I have to

Unburden yourself? Bless you.

[sighing]

Does that groan mean

- Oh, no.

Besides, I didn't come here

I was going to Venice

Ah. Just a second over there!

You'll fall into the water!

- Uh, professor.

Professor.

Go ahead, Valeria,

It will give us an idea of how

If you really want me to.

Should I tell you

- Alright.

As a man,

When I was with him,

I was completely fulfilled

Our love was like

Do you understand?

We had sexual intercourse

and it always lasted

because he and I were both

You realize, professor,

and some women are frigid.

And I just happen to be

- To give you an example--

Yes, well,

that I was referring to.

Your relations to society,

[indistinct chattering]

- I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have said

- Oh, no, it doesn't bother me.

Would you please tell me

never tell the truth?

But what kind of nonsense

Oh, don't get mad. Cigarette?

- No, thank you.

- No, never.

I don't believe you.

Once in your lifetime,

a person has to smoke

Alright, let's drop it, please.

[singing in foreign language]

We were talking about

Have you gone to work

Oh, it's a tiny little shop

and I don't like

What sort of work

Ah, the only thing I know

Before I worked

I was with the "Psychos"

and before that,

Those are music groups.

I gathered as much.

I was a pop singer before,

It suited me better.

Do you want me

Mm, if you like.

♪ My passion my passion ♪

♪ My passion ♪

♪ My passion my passion ♪

♪ My passion ♪

♪ It's hard to say when ♪

♪ I miss you ♪

♪ That's only because

♪ My passion ♪♪

My passion, my passion,

Yes, but I've decided

Perhaps that's not

- Ah, Venice is lovely!

Look, children,

[indistinct chattering]

Don Mario,

- Yes, it's beautiful.

Oof!

- What do you have in there?

If they don't sell,

and change them for pop records.

I'm alright.

Sorry. You must look.

Another landmark, the famous

(Valeria)

It was built in the, uh..

Around, uh..

In the 16th and 17th centuries

by two architects,

Okay.

But you understand

not his brother.

Bravo, Boniface.

[bell tolling]

Hah-hah!

No miniskirts, no maxiskirts,

What am I supposed to wear that

It's not the length of the skirt

You'll never understand.

Valeria, it's better we don't

Three chicken cacciatore! Three!

Hurry up with the polenta!

[indistinct chattering]

Wake up, Maria.

Mm, it's paradise.

Try this, signor Conta.

Armandino! Armandino,

No.

- Good evening, father.

- Good evening.

- Your specialty.

To begin with, a couple

- From Valterina?

With lemon, oil.

Uh, now, wine.

Salina white, very well chilled.

Want it nice and cold.

Thank you.

[singing in foreign language]

Don Mario, is being lonely

It is, isn't it?

I mean, being lonely

that's the loneliness

and it's the hardest to bear.

I read it at the beauty parlor.

Valeria, will you stop

- Why are you so worried about--

My best hors d'oeuvre.

No bread. It fills you up.

Reverend, how about

No.

Don't worry, father,

After you have the soup,

one of our special

Mm! Sounds good.

A half portion for me,

Alright, and for dessert,

And some mineral water.

Oh, water's only good

[chuckling]

A character, isn't she?

Have a good dinner.

Thank you.

- Mm! Taste that, Mario.

Oh, excuse me, I called you

Oh, that's alright.

You don't mind?

It's not being too familiar?

- I don't think so.

- Not as long--

As we maintain a mutual respect.

Excuse me

...but it's because I'm happy,

I know, I know there can't be

anything between us

Of course.

And what is more beautiful

between a woman and a man?

Well, there might be

Oh, by the way

um, after the Lord's call..

...were you ever in love?

Me?

Before my vocation?

Yes, you.

No, no.

And afterwards...never?

Valeria..

...look, if I agree

...it's in order to help you

to make you like life again

and not for you to confess me.

[singing continues]

Aren't you going to eat that?

I like dried beef.

Two fish soup specials!

- Here, you better put this on.

Or you'll get fish soup

Oh, goodness,

- You're welcome.

Crayfish is the king

- Smells delicious.

It's the king of the soup

but we're in a republic.

- Crayfish is important.

Now, what about you?

What kind of a religious

Well, I-I used to go to church

and then I stopped going,

Do you love your father

Yes, but we have, uh, we have

- Mm.

I don't like being at home.

I like being with you.

[singing continues]

Do you mind?

- Excuse me.

Nothing. Just a minute.

Sorry.

Oh, no. He was a priest.

[indistinct chattering]

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[indistinct shouting]

[whistle blowing]

[cheering]

Go on. That's it. Get him!

[laughing]

[instrumental music]

Son of a bitch!

[whistle blowing]

For tripping,

and for swearing,

Oh, what vitality

[laughs]

Better give them

in their soup tonight.

- Oh, why?

Old fool!

- Oh. Calesi!

Mario, my boy!

You see what a disaster

Well, why did you

I don't think it was only

to your old teacher.

No, I didn't only

Don Filippo, I need your help.

There are periods

in every priest's life.

There have been times,

when I had been

when I would

"Why all this? What am I doing?"

The sense of useless pretense,

the death of God.

Well, then we have to close

pray desperately

to illuminate us.

Come in, signorina.

Uh, excuse me, but I didn't

I was looking for,

- Does he work here or not?

And why do you wish to see

I'm sorry.

I've been calling for days

so I came to find out

Would you be kind enough

I cannot.

Don Mario requested

and he's not here right now.

He had very good reasons,

I understand.

And if somebody needs him,

There's always someone

Rest assured,

is bound to find help.

I see. And talk to you, maybe?

Surely. And talk to me.

[scoffs]

[door opens]

Don Mario Calesi sent me.

- He's very annoyed.

- What's wrong?

Where have you been

- Uh, where he told me to.

The St. Nicholas school,

Oh. St. Nicholas, Torrescora.

- Is there some mistake?

It must be the postal strike.

Goodbye. Goodbye.

[humming]

Postal strike. Hm!

There we are.

It's a shame you've got

Oh, well.

Alright, boys.

Oh, what a charming young lady

[laughing]

Nice, huh?

You see, Mario,

[grunts]

I'm delighted with your

Voice! Voice!

I particularly made sure

that my coiffure

Well, don't move around

You look like you're going to

[laughing]

Ssh! Ssh.

That was very clever of you,

For I do not see

[laughing]

Never fear, Rosina.

My dear, if I wished it,

Rosina, a little more feeling.

Come on,

he would marry me tomorrow."

You've got to be a little

Don't forget, Rosina, marriage

'You are an ambitious,

(boy #1)

(male #5)

'to play any kind of role.

What are you thinking about?

I was looking at these boys.

How many of them

And how many of them

[chuckling]

and in my time, I was one too.

And who knows how many others

Yes, but fewer and fewer.

There is no doubt that

and one of the main reasons

The lesson today reads

"Thou shall love thy neighbor

But, but I say unto you,

And on these words

Verily,

love in whatever form

The love of a parent

The love of a husband

The love of Je..

[instrumental music]

...of Jesus.

The word of Christ,

Because without love,

without love, there is no hope

without love,

without love, there is no life.

Look, you can go back to

back to your job,

I won't bother you anymore

so you,

- Who's hiding?

Me? And what reason

Oh, stop being a hypocrite,

You can't solve

Oh, there's a jinx on me.

They're all married

one to a wife,

Anyhow, the only thing I ask

is that things

that you say it plainly.

We are not going to

because something is happening

instead of eating and running

I didn't run away.

So you left me

You didn't even pay the check!

Oh, by the way,

- Tha-that's expensive.

I'm.. I don't have it with me.

There won't be a next time.

Agreed. There was no point

Then why did you say next time?

Look here,

for what I've said, do I?

And don't give me any lectures!

It's time you left, Valeria.

It's hurting you a lot, I know.

It's hurting me too.

It doesn't hurt me.

No. You are suffering, Mario.

That's why you are shouting.

[chuckling]

Go on. Laugh. Laugh!

Come on, swear on St. Anthony

that you'll never see me again,

it doesn't hurt you. Swear it.

Leave St. Anthony out of this.

- Swear it.

Then who swears? Atheists?

Valeria,

Jesuit. You are a Jesuit.

- Alright. I swear.

Listen, Valeria.. oh!

[instrumental music]

This was the first time,

And the last, Valeria.

[music continues]

[bed squeaking]

[grunts]

Eh, may the saints

Ah, restless Mario.

When you were a student here,

Ah, you wanted to go to Africa

to convert the heathens

Hah! What is it?

No. That's not the problem,

Well, in that case, tell me

is she, uh, pretty?

But I.. Who?

'Her.'

'The woman you're in love with.'

Don Filippo, how did you know?

'Oh, come on,

'we all get a little

[chuckling]

Pretty? I don't know if she's..

No, that isn't the point.

I mean, our relationship

Come on, Mario.

Hypocrite! Liar! Priest.

Eh. So, quite a hunk

I don't blame you.

Then you saw her?

Eh, sure, I saw her.

I was in church too

I'm not surprised

Well, what do you want?

'You want to get married?'

You want to get excommunicated?

Hey, sister! My shot.

Should I make an application

for the vows of celibacy

Dispensation?

The Pope refuses!

My boy,

Jesus Christ be praised.

But it's much better

According to St. Paul, one day

all priests will be allowed

St. Paul is the saint

You've got a mama, haven't you?

And you know how mamas are.

They like to keep their sons

but they prefer their sons

'out of the house, as long as

'for dinner, and the church

'like all mamas.'

Yes. The church is like a mama.

You know that.

Oh, so you're advising me

dirty way..

...to get myself a girlfriend

...like those priests

with their housekeepers

What is he saying about nuns?

There isn't anything

as far as you're concerned.

Well, wh-what has this

What are you asking for?

Get castrated. I don't care!

But leave me in peace.

I'm too old,

I'm fed up with you

That's all there is to it! Ah!

St. Lorenzo the martyr!

Shame on you.

Here you are. Here you'll find

- Alright?

- Goodbye, signorina.

- Can I help you, father?

[clearing throat]

- Hello.

- Nice bookshop.

- Airy.

- And a lot of books.

Lots of books.

I'd like to get something.

Some scotch tape. Black or gray.

- Red.

- 'Anything else?'

Hmm.

[chuckles]

- What?

- You mean I'm a hypocrite.

I'll wrap it up for you.

Look, I can't come here

and say straight out

Besides being a priest,

A mature man. Not a boy.

I have a certain reserve that

It's true.

I didn't say anything.

Come on, Valeria,

if I told you straight out

is vulgar,

and that you're

One hundred and fifty lira.

Would you like me to be

Telling you truthfully

No, because all those things

have to be said

- You've been drinking.

Okay. What do you want?

I pick my clothes

Yes, I put on weight,

so you know what you can do.

Or did you expect me

- This is shocking.

- Be shocked. Be shocked!

Is this a way for us

Why? Is there something

Ah. Ah. Now, now I've got you.

You tripped yourself up.

So there is nothing

It's you who are the hypocrite,

You come here to tell me,

You're going around in circles

what it is you-you're trying

What the hell

Don Mario, you want to tell me

Please, please,

to an absurd,

What are you

A declaration? A serenade?

Do I have to fall at your feet..

No. Nobody home.

That I think of you

That I've stopped

That my life has become hell?

That you've put on weight,

Is that what you

Yes. Yes, yes!

That's what I

Mario! I love you.

Oh, I love you. Mario. Mario.

Excuse me. Do you have

An eraser that's made

and you put it over your pencil?

Yes, yes, that's,

- Goodbye.

Eh, you little rascal.

Oh. Uh, for the tape,

Thank you. Ciao.

Goodbye.

- Here.

- No charge to you.

[instrumental music]

- No, no, Valeria.

You say you can drive a little

even if you

[laughing]

A conditioned reflex.

I'm surprised at you,

I want you modern, up-to-date.

The skirt. Not yours, I mean.

- You're on mine.

- Yours.

Okay. Okay, look.

Gas pedal, clutch

Yes. I-I know. I know.

- Just a moment.

- What are you afraid of?

Okay, now the key,

and then in first. First.

- Oops. I'm sorry.

Slowly. Slowly!

- Watch it. No, very slowly..

Ve-ve..

- Trust me.

Trust me now, trust,

- Now you put it in second.

It's in second?

Now, that's good.

You see how easy it is?

Look out. Look out.

Go left first.

Uh, no, no, no, no! Oop!

(Mario)

A little more in the middle

- Bravo. Bravo.

You're fabulous.

Bravo. Bravo.

- Ah. You see how easy it is?

I'm never going to be able

Wait. You'd better b-brake.

No, no.

[tires screeching]

Eh.

Go ahead, damn it. Go on.

Move along there, will you?

Go on. He told you

(Valeria)

- Of all the stupid--

- Please control yourself.

You're supposed to keep

and your eyes on the road.

- It's his fault.

It's my fault

- Yes. Do you have a pencil?

- Are you hurt?

Yes, it hurts a little bit.

[man singing

You've made a terrible mess.

We'll be here until tonight.

You ready to order?

First, let's see

What did you say you wanted?

I didn't say a thing.

You want the veal

Make it two, one for my sister

Hmm-mm, veal and celery stew

and a parsley omelet

Uh, white wine, cold.

Valeria, what are you

Because you're getting

Please, Valeria,

I don't understand you.

We have been in a restaurant

Yes.

But it's different now.

Now, I, I

I'm in love with you.

I'm in love with you now,

'that everyone knows it'

and that's why

I mean, uh-uh..

[laughing]

That makes me laugh too.

Now they're all looking at us.

Naturally. We are laughing

Darling, you say

that you want me.

- That I didn't say.

Priest or no priest,

at least I hope so,

We can't keep playing

for the rest of our lives.

Besides, I'm an only child.

"Get a move on. Do something."

But what? How?

I've been thinking

Don't think I haven't.

I can ask to be

that is, permission

and go back to being a layman.

And if they agree, I'll be free

Or on the other hand,

Let's say they refuse.

You go back to being what you

- A layman.

Without permission?

And be excommunicated?

Valeria, you know

What are you saying?

Or do you want us to live

Alright.

So what do we do? Hm?

A marriage between

would suit the church better?

Quiet.

He-he-he, you have to decide

darling, me or them.

He-he, if you're not a hypocrite

if you're not trying to have

on both sides.

Is it my fault?

I love you,

You have to give it up.

And who knows?

If I were coward enough

maybe it'll change

You're being a coward right now

to break loose, to say

"The hell

- Ouch! You're hurting me.

- I'll scream.

[shouting]

Ah! Then you, uh,

Good for you.

You're being a priest, alright.

Long live the bride and groom!

What are you doing? Hey!

No, no, Giuseppe! Come on!

- Sorry, father.

Long live

Oh! Have a drink with us,

Come along and meet our guests.

He's my brother. Come on.

We might as well go

Oh, leave that alone, huh?

I don't want it to get too cold.

Well, come on!

A kiss

Let's all drink a toast

Don't worry, Luigi!

Good luck, Luigi!

If you need help, call me.

Ow!

[instrumental music]

Uh, father,

Oh! If you please, signorina.

[music continues]

Women like you with long legs

are the best dancers.

Well, uh..

May I say, father,

Really. Honestly, I mean that.

Is she married yet?

Well, is she engaged?

Some really lucky fella

I say we must drink

And when's the great day?

[hiccupping]

[music continues]

[engine rumbling]

- Give me the works, boys.

Keep an eye on the guitar.

[music continues]

Valeria!

- The Wildcat from Padua!

Jimmy guitar!

(Jimmy)

Come on,

Okay. Excuse me.

Two Campari soda.

Planning to do

No? You mean that?

After all, you're her brother.

- Yeah, you look pretty good.

Say, can you tell me something?

Sure.

Why did you quit

Well, it's a long story.

Besides, now the public

with no front,

[laughs]

but there's got to be

and something up front.

Hey, what are you doing?

[band music]

- Come on, let's dance.

[laughing]

Is that the lucky fella dancing?

And does he have money, eh?

[Valeria laughing]

He doesn't?

Speak to her, father.

Give your sister a little

'I know how girls are today.'

'They got nothing

I guess it doesn't matter

long as they got

Oh, it's with respect

Hey!

Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!

[laughing]

- Let's go outside.

You know, father,

Beets, wheat too and grapes.

I'm gonna make

It's good wine, father.

You come see me

Please, give him a drink. Bye.

Maria!

[laughing]

- 'Please.'

- 'Please, Jimmy!'

Valeria, what are you doing?

Why, I..

Who's he? Your father confessor?

The young lady's

Listen, I don't know you.

Stay away from her. Now go.

- Amen?

Not amen. I didn't finish.

Don't believe that

permit me to give you a lesson.

Uh-uh, please, Jimmy, go away.

- Yeah, maybe I'd better.

Peace be with you.

I'll phone you and we'll

There is nothing to pick up.

[laughing]

An old pal from when

You know what

What should you call me now?

Come on, say it.

Right under my nose.

You did it to hurt me,

What right have you

Or maybe you think

Look, nobody

You know what one

The nervy one with the mustache.

"You'll do it with a priest,

[gasps]

You hit me.

No.

[instrumental music]

Of course, I'm pleased.

You know that Maurizio,

If you found someone

The important thing is

Why have you been

We just got engaged yesterday.

Ah, then why the big hurry

I wanted to get it over with.

I think you'd like him,

Why not? If he's decent,

Isn't he religious?

Uh. A little too much.

What's this bottle

I put it there. Why not?

If someone feels faint, they can

Who's supposed to feel faint?

Eh, mama. You never know.

Well, since

you might as well

Uh, his name is Don Mario.

Don Mario? Like Don Ameche.

- No, he's not an actor.

One in show business

What is he, Neapolitan?

No, no,

- No, no.

Yes.

[doorbell rings]

Mom, he's here.

Oh, the nude.

We'd better hide it here.

[clears throat]

- Hello.

Papa isn't home yet.

Uh, I..

No, no. Come on. Come on.

Mama...this is Don Mario.

Oh, I'm delighted..

The vinegar!

Calm yourself,

then you get used to it.

[sniffs]

Sniff. Good. Okay?

Okay.

It's a privilege

I know that you're devout, so I

this little medal

It's silver.

Sit down.

Then he's really a real priest?

Yes, mama.

Protestant?

Uh, I'm afraid not.

He's a catholic.

Oh, dear.

Have they given permission

Mm-mm. Not yet.

Well, then, how are you

[gasp]

Oh, damn, it's hot.

- Papa, this is, uh--

- Is somebody dead?

Huh! Again, eh?

But isn't it a little soon

Signore Billi,

Hmm, you got to be kidding.

Oh, no, Adriano.

They're not kidding.

Well, the Pope

Crazy business.

- Uh, get me a glass of water.

- Uh, with some wine.

- Uh, forget the water.

- Sit down, please.

A priest is a man

And haven't you always said

Sure, but not with my daughter.

God knows if she's my daughter.

Look at her,

Huh! Who knows the answer

'With all due respect

'So you're going to stick me

but have you thought

Have you?

And stay a priest, but.,.

...I made a formal request

from the holy orders

You'll quit the church?

- You'd give up being a priest?

Well, it's no use, Mario.

He's a bit nuts up here.

Let's drink to it.

One priest less

like the rest of us.

- Drink.

- What's your name?

Well, damn it,

I don't drink between..

Well, I might have a little.

Thank you.

[chuckles]

Uh-huh!

Monsignor?

(Monsignor Caldana)

- 'Uh, come, come. Sit down.'

[blows]

I received your request.

If you allow me,

Ours is a great family..

...and when a family

...as delightful as matrimony

'there can only be joy, no?'

And when..

...is the wedding, if I may ask?

I don't know.

Please, premature.

When the right girl

...you just throw

'and forget the whole thing.'

You don't approve, do you?

What did you expect, after all

that I'd be your best man

One calls upon a priest

...not to consummate it.

And I'll appreciate your not

about priests being men

No! Because they're better

They're nothing

St. Paul says,

if there is no joy

And in my heart there is no joy.

Ah! Don't cite quotations

St. Paul was unable

'to know that there'd be

I am not a bad priest.

Not as yet, anyhow.

Excuse me, Monsignor Caldana,

I would like to point out

'In the 16th century,

'about whether women had souls.'

Today women even have the right

to stand at the altar

But they have not started

'Unfortunately, they have.'

Oh, no, not in my case,

And it wouldn't happen if

You're terribly egotistical.

If the church sometimes

and thereby allows him to marry

it's in order to avoid

It is my holy duty

and that you think deeply

- But I have!

You are under the grip

Stop wasting my time.

I order that you take

for spiritual meditation, go!

- May Jesus Christ be praised!

[knock on door]

(Mario)

- Who's there?

[laughing]

- Oh, friend!

I welcome you

- It's been a long time.

I was a little desperate.

I absolutely had to see you.

You did the right thing. Lucia!

Lucia! Uh, come in.

Thank you.

You're one of the few who had

'and since I too

I present my friend Mario Calesi

my friend at the seminary.

I told you about him.

- Pleasure.

This is my wife

Go on, get us a drink.

Sit down. Sit down.

I'm so glad you came to see me.

- Oh..

How many times have I told you

No, no, no.

Hmm, I put a ton of glue on it.

Huh, who knows

So..

...old Monsignor Caldana

Yes, but that doesn't end it.

We're not living

We have to fight.

Bravo. Good luck.

We're on the front lines

We are, we are heroes.

We're martyrs and I can say

....because they are

If you only knew

But I'm not surrendering.

All of it. I wrote it all down.

Facts and figures.

The buying

Real-estate transactions!

I'm talking about millions,

Corruption! A scandal

And it's all in here,

(Mario)

'You do have work?'

[laughing]

I work in a bookshop downstairs.

They find my background useful.

I address envelopes.

A hundred lira for every fifty.

So you see,

I've got around

and that's not bad at all.

Of course, I give Latin lessons.

I write for

Correspondent.

Things are pretty good.

No.

I'm not doing

Things are pretty terrible.

Maybe it's because I made

They break your will

like a black sheep, a traitor.

'Somehow they get to you'

'they make you live

The Italian constitution

guarantees the liberty

There's no distinction

Except for a defrocked priest.

We're put...

We're third-rate citizens.

Look at what you've done here.

You've burned a hole

Always with that damn

I'm sick of the sight of you!

Go wash the plates!

Don't pay attention. When he

Shut up, woman!

Why do you drink so much?

Do you want a clout?

Forgive her.

She's really a good woman.

Well, I have to go.

Mario, we'll see each other.

It'll be much easier.

And if there's anything new,

- Mario, you won't forget, huh?

Listen, Mario,

to me the way I am now.

It's different for you.

And I know that

What I mean is, I'm sure

Ciao.

And say goodbye to Lucia.

Don't forget, Mario, please.

Don't let them intimidate you.

Don't weaken.

Wait, Mario. Listen.

Now that we got together,

'We must combine our forces

'There's only two of us now,

'Come and see me, Mario!

Monsignor Caldana!

Monsignor Caldana.

Signorina, are you

For three days, I've been

I refuse only to see those

Excuse me. What shame?

There is a sheep in your flock

Give me my sheep back

The sheep all belong

And if one of them gets tired

"Listen here, shepherd, I don't

It doesn't agree with me,

you shouldn't try to stop him

being a sheep all your life

Do you realize

Yes. That I'm in love with

You want to marry a man who's

No decent woman would even

But I didn't say

- I said I was in love.

- Please! No, don't!

Get away! Get away! Shame!

- But, father! Father!

Don't you dare! Get away.

Get away!

(male #6)

'""This marriage

'says Monsignor Caldana."'

You see? You see what

A front page scandal.

For you, perhaps,

this kind of publicity

...but for us, certainly not.

Yes, it was useful,

It got me in to see you.

When you're talking to the deaf

you have to raise

That's something you do well..

'...but I would like to know

- Hey.

Why didn't Don Mario

Excellency, um..

My father,

says that proceeding through

possible way to get

I took the shortcut.

My dear girl, a decision such as

was undoubtedly made without

It was made in a moment

Oh, no, no. We made it

And I'm sure, later, you'll both

Excellency, if Mario..

Uh, Don Mario,

is willing to give it up

'it means he has

'He must have

Good reasons which I too

Alright, I'll take care

'It may take time, of course.'

And in the meantime,

and avoid publicity.

Please tell me the truth.

We can all trust each other.

Is it definite?

As far as I'm concerned, yes.

Thank you, Your Excellency.

- What's your name?

Oh, if we have a boy, we'll

Oop!

[laughs]

[instrumental music]

What a nice surprise.

I thought you were

You didn't escape, did you?

How did the photographers know

there was going to be

between you

outside the side door

Hey, why are you looking at me?

And who else should I look at

Valeria, I don't approve

and I would like you to know

I don't approve

- You're unfair.

Yes, it's true,

- 'Why?'

I did something.

I didn't just hang around

And if they give

it's be-because I fixed it

Uh-uh, you know what I mean.

Really?

And who told you that they

- Alphonso.

The square-faced cardinal,

Hey, hey! What do you think?

Or what about this one? Listen.

"Two rooms,

centrally located."

Or, or this one.

Same price in the suburbs.

- Which do you prefer?

Don't forget,

It adds up.

Oh, some saint will help us.

I'm afraid I won't have much

Anyway, I've bought

...for cash.

- Here.

- No, it's for you.

Yes, darling, you can't go

uh, shopping for a double bed.

But not dressed like a clown.

Look at this jacket.

No, it's sporty.

You see how it suits you.

It will make you look

- You think so?

Come on. Try. Try it on.

[telephone rings]

- Uh, I'll go and answer.

[telephone rings]

Hello.

Oh, well,

but nobody here

Yes, the marriage is going

with all

Hey, who is it?

And a good luck telegram

Yes, the Pope!

Another anonymous phone call--

And if someone makes

they should be brave enough

Anyhow, don't bother.

Huh, you want to know?

Who were you shouting at?

Uh, somebody was looking

Uh, hmm?

Hmm.

[metal clanging]

Uh, th-this is the living room..

And a very nice suburban area.

It's a pretty fine neighborhood

and apparently, there'll be

but there's a parking lot

[speaking in foreign language]

Too much luxury.

Poor church.

It's not furnished yet,

We'll do it after the wedding.

- Mario, show them the bedroom.

- Please.

Come on.

Right here.

Let's have a look, my son.

Please do.

It's a perfectly

Well, suppose

It was my idea to have

Mario is so careful. He wanted

You're quite sure that you're

Oh, sure.

Papa, here.

The Italian woman

When she's young, she forces you

When she's old, your last rites

[laughing]

Two cardinals are talking

One cardinal says to the other,

Think we'll ever see

and the other one answers,

but our children

[laughing]

Here's to the girl

She won't, but her sister will!

I raise my glass to you,

and to your lovely fiance.

I wish you every happiness.

May you continue

and a little bit for theirs too.

♪ Happy engagement to you ♪

Thank you, thank you.

♪ Happy engagement dear Mario ♪♪

- Goodbye.

- I like you.

- 'Hurry up, Valeria.'

I'll tidy the place up.

God go with you.

Count on me. Goodbye, Mario.

Friends are the riches

(Valeria)

Alright.

We'll just put everything

...and we'll see tomorrow.

'Uh, turn the lights off.'

I feel a little tipsy.

- 'Uh!'

[glass shatters]

- 'Did I hurt you?'

- 'We can go now.'

[instrumental music]

Poor papa.

You talk about him

Well, you know,

and his mind

- Like my father.

But you'll see my mother.

There's a woman, 78 years old

but she is up at the crack

plowing, hoeing,

[laughing]

- Ah! Here we are.

There's the house.

[dogs barking]

Papa!

I brought you cigars.

No, what are you doing?

[laughing]

Mama!

Mama, come here.

Mama!

Mama, wait! Ge-I..

'Mama, open the door.

Go on! Get out of here!

Go on!

Mama, listen to me.

Mama, you hurt my hand.

Not your mother. No, not anymore

The devil's the one

You'll have to wait

Till then don't visit me.

Now, better go

'all dressed up like

'Go away from my house'

'this blessed house

'Go, go away, I said!'

'May your soul

Valeria!

Valeria, wait!

(Mario)

Hey, professor!

An express letter from Rome!

From Rome!

Mamma mia!

Pardon me. I, I.. It just came.

May I use your letter..

I have to leave

And by the way,

If you don't want

when I'm not a priest anymore,

This school is completely

Valeria, Valeria!

I've been summoned to Rome!

These things take time,

but what matters is things

- Why are you laughing?

I was thinking, wouldn't it

marry us yourself,

I should think not

unless you prefer

I haven't told you,

me from a record company.

Of course, now I'm a celebrity,

They'll do anything

You can tell them

to look after his wife,

I'm sorry you're leaving.

I'll write to you as soon

- Up I go.

- They're looking at us.

In a few days, we'll be married.

'Ciao.'

(Mario)

[train whistle toots]

[instrumental music]

(female #4)

Signora Billi,

Oh, good. That means

No, no. It means it's positive.

Congratulations, signora.

Thank you. Thank you.

Another one who isn't married.

[music continues]

[telephone rings]

Hello.

Mario! At last!

Still in Rome?

I haven't heard a thing.

Yes?

To Rome? Why?

Of course, I'll come.

Alright, you tell me

I miss you, too.

Very much.

I was just writing to you.

I have something very,

No, I prefer

Okay? Ciao.

Yes, I'll be there tomorrow.

Bye.

[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[speaking in foreign language]

- Excuse me, mother.

Sister, I've been going around

Could you tell me where I could

I'm sorry, but if you want to

you'll have to make

Monsignor?

Well, I've got

Very well, turn right

than at the second intersection

- Last one. Ja?

Excuse me, sister.

[speaking in foreign language]

[music continues]

[Mario speaking

Ciao.

Mario.

Please sit down. Sit down.

You speak Spanish very well.

It was Latin, I was talking

And congratulations, monsignor.

- Who told you?

That's premature.

I haven't been proposed

She shouldn't

But I don't get it.

Why are they

just when you're about to

to leave it all behind?

To quit they promote you?

Yes, I'll explain everything.

Excuse me a second.

Uh, sit down. Sit down.

I am sitting down.

I'm a little sorry you came

'Are you busy?'

They've completed the chapel

'and in a few minutes,

ceremony of the consecration.

But as far as

everything is going splendidly.

Want a cigarette?

No, thanks.

I've been told the way

Well, it'll go through

All my papers are in order.

'Then when can we..'

'How long before you

Oh, soon. Soon, soon.

They promised it soon.

The bishop told me soon.

Of course he said,

What did he mean

I don't understand.

Well, you see, Valeria,

a period that's very difficult.

Crisis,

And also,

For example,

the bishops resignation

Well, alright, let's not mention

a single part of it any way

All I want to know is

what do we have to do

That's, that's what

The church is passing

...a moment that is..

Well, well, a moment that is--

Uh, difficult.

Yes.

And they've ask me to

as a matter of fact,

the one's higher up

if I could, just for now

in order not to add

if could wait a little while..

...a few months.

Well, perhaps a little longer.

By the way, look here.

Right up there.

'That's where I live.

- The rent is not too high.

But did you have,

if you're not

My reason, my reason

in order to keep things moving,

Do things right,

A big office, a nice apartment..

...you're doing fine in Rome,

Now that you are here, I am.

You know, Valeria,

little apartment for rent

and while

...you could..

The two of us together

...is impossible.

Yes, but didn't you say

was going to arrive soon?

- Yes.

Of course, I did.

How long is soon?

Um, a few months.

One year at most.

- A year, huh?

Meanwhile, I..

...take the little apartment

and we stay here,

Now and then

...or I'll come over

And we'll be careful

I want you with me.

I won't give you up.

Valeria, you know I fought hard

for an immediate release.

But you know

The church is not in a hurry.

We are not in a hurry either.

Ah, what was it you had to tell

It's nothing.

It's not important.

[knock on door]

Monsignori.

I'm late.

You wait for me, I'll be back.

I won't be long.

[instrumental music]

[organ music]

[singing in foreign language]

[music continues]

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[instrumental music]

[music continues]

[music continues]