Original subtitles

Why can't I get my liquor? - New times, new rules.

Here's a list of what I need. All Italian products.

She'll be elected in the City Council and she wants me to be her secretary.

You're gonna work for Town Hall? - I haven't answered yet.

I had an interesting conversation with Todd Wallenstam.

A new book from Calle? - No, he found a new writer.

Suzanne Goldstein. She's back in Stockholm.

A waiter must work without being noticed. - I won't talk to the guests again.

And put some clothes on, for God's sake!

Can I see you again? - It's not a good idea for either of us.

Roos, is there any liquor missing? - Not one drop.

I'm sorry you don't believe me, mom. Now I have work to do.

Good morning. You got a moment? - Of course.

I have an idea: "Italian food week". The DK's name will draw everyone's attention.

We just had the bar opening. - Reviews were good and we learned new stuff in the kitchen.

That's gonna cost a lot of money. Not now, Calle, I need to focus on the Hofvet.

Numbers got better after we switched back to jazz music.

If you mean fewer and older people... - Yes, but they spend a whole lot more.

You know what I think. We're turning our back to the future.

We all know what you think, Nina.

Did Calle mention the Italian week idea? - I said no.

Why? - I'm busy enough with the Hofvet.

What's that about? - We thought we could do an Italian themed week.

Italian food, maybe some Italian music...

Sounds like a very good idea. - And very expensive too.

We just had a successful bar opening. - Calle will get tired of this and look for another job.

In that case, there's a whole line of people looking to be the new DK's Master Chef.

I think an Italian themed week is a very good idea.

We're lucky to have a Chef who's willing to try new things.

Johan and I did hire Backe despite his style was completely new.

You and Calle will be in charge of it. Keep the overheads low.

Of course. - Good.

Mom approved your idea. - Against Peter's will?

Now it's up to us to make it successful.

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EPISODE 16

- BELLA ITALIA -

If you'd asked me 11 years ago how my life was gonna be,

I would have said: "Married to Suzanne, with 3 or 4 children".

I wasn't good for you back then, now I see it. I was still... sick.

Then came Philippe. - I wasn't well at all.

I felt I needed to look alright, otherwise you'd had ditched me.

You were afraid of that? - Of course.

I deceived you, Peter. You were the nicest and prettiest man I'd ever met.

I didn't know men like you existed. - It was hard to live up to that.

What? - I didn't wanna let you down.

In fact, I was quite scared myself.

And now?

I'm no longer scared.

What about now?

Angelo has an idea for the name. - "Bella Italia". It means "Pretty Italy".

As entrees, we'll have Italian specialties like cold-cuts, ham and cheese.

We'll also get a new slicer.

Then we'll have pasta and a sort of pie right out of Naples. Angelo.

And that is called... - Pizza.

With ham and mushrooms and with fresh tomatoes.

We'll have a pie as main dish? - Or as an entree, we'll see.

You'll need new ingredients for this pie. - That's right.

How do you expect to economize? - It's mostly goods exchange and the suppliers are reliable.

Will they be able to deliver on time? - They are serious, it'll be fine.

We can always ask Backe, he knows all suppliers.

Backe? Perhaps if it was "German food week".

I was only trying to help.

I was thinking we could have Angelo serve tables.

It would be most appropriate... with an Italian waiter.

What do you think, Roos? - It might be a good idea... but also risky.

Service must be top quality and it requires an intensive course to learn the basics.

We can arrange that. - Maybe we should ask Angelo if he wants to do it.

Yes, if you think so.

Another one? - Yes.

We'll deal personally with the Italians. - Of course.

Calle, before looking for new suppliers you must talk to me first.

Alright. - How do you plan to make this low-cost?

Veal filet, Italian ham, cheese... - For a true Italian themed week, all those things are required.

I want to approve personally every purchase.

Anything else? - No.

Damn idiot...

Here we have a couple of "August".

After August Strindberg? - There's a couple of different stories.

One says it was Johan Löwander's bulldog which was also named August.

It was probably as sharp and temperamental as the author.

I got the report with your notes in it. Very accurate.

You didn't get bored? - No, they were excellent notes.

Maybe "excellent" is too much.

Would you like to have dinner with us sometime?

Um... yes.

Some day next week? - We'd love to. You're most welcome.

Yes... I'd love to. - Good.

Very handsome. - Thanks.

Some special occasion? - No, I just wanna look good.

Good.

I see someone is keeping a close look on you. - No... maybe a little.

Let me show you something.

If you collect all plates first and then knives and forks, you'll be much quicker.

Angelo seems to have a good grasp of the job now.

This is the German method. - Is it advisable for a newbie?

German method? - If you only give me 30 minutes to teach him...

No, Roos. Don't you have anything else to do?

As Head Maitre, this is my responsibility.

I've been Director here for over 10 years.

Yes but I think... - Good. Leave us then.

It was me who turned him into a good waiter.

You think it's fair to take over now... - Enough, Bellan!

Good. Shall we start again? - Of course.

I was wondering if you could help me with something.

I'd love to learn me some Italian for the upcoming event.

What would you like to know?

How do you say "welcome"? - "Benvenuto".

And "see you soon"? - "Arrivederci".

Lovely speech.

What about "you have beautiful eyes"?

"Hai gli occhi belli".

I'll use that with my wife.

Sounds good. "Hai gli occhi belli" - "Hai gli occhi belli".

I'm having trouble booking some of the bands. - Playmakers?

They're playing at the Hofvet. They couldn't switch back even if they wanted.

She's a real witch! - Isn't she your brother's wife?

It's a long story. What else do we have?

Sture Bochert? - He's great when he's fit.

And when he's not? - Abuse, alcohol, amphetamines... we could try but...

You wanna take that chance? You know how it's likely to end.

Good morning, Mr. Borchert. I'm Nina Löwander, from DK Club.

I pay well, Mr. Borchert. I can also arrange for your "special requests".

When should I come?

Which side? - The larger.

Then you add basil, pine nuts and oil... olive oil.

What is that? - It's a special sauce, it's called "pesto".

"Pesto"?

Hans-Erik. Andersson. This is "pesto". Have a taste.

What do you think?

Good. A bit strong maybe. - That's because of the garlic.

It's delicious! They don't know anything.

How do you use it? - On spaghetti or as cold sauce.

I'm thinking of putting it on salt cod and call it "á la Ethel".

"Á la Ethel"? - Yes, very strong.

Calle. - Director. You wanna try "pesto"? An Italian basil sauce.

No, thanks. I'd like to go over your orders list with you. Are you free tonight?

Yes. - Good. I'll see you in my office.

If Ester books them for the Hofvet, they can't come back to play here.

Ragnar Oredsson told me. - You're not gonna believe everything he says, are you?

Why would he lie? - Everyone knows Oredsson is big liar.

When you were a kid and asleep, Stickan and I used to sit here talking and drinking all night.

Tell me something I don't know. - I was afraid we were gonna wake you up.

What is it? - Mom... I've known that since I was 11.

One night he hid in the pantry.

I did "services" in the kitchen just to see how long he could hold on. He was persistent indeed.

You miss him, don't you? That's why we're eating here.

Maybe a little.

Call him. - Like that? Without a reason?

I won't. - Why not?

Backe.

I think about you all the time. - Me too. Where are you?

In my office with my papers, waiting to see you again.

Dinner starts at 8,30. You wanna come over now?

Calle. I can't see you tonight, something came up.

But I gotta do the orderings. - Maybe tomorrow.

Hi, this is Calle Svensson. - Hello. How's going?

Fine. I need some other things for tomorrow.

What do you need? - Veal filet.

How much? - A lot.

Aren't you working tonight? - No, I'm going to dinner.

With who?

The Gahns. Britt and Svante. - Britt Gahn? The politician?

Yes, President of the Social-Democrat Women Association. How do you know her?

I read papers, you know?

Can you help me here?

Britt Gahn will be elected to the City Council. She wants me as personal secretary.

When do you start? - There will be other applicants.

I haven't accepted yet. - Why not?

I'm not sure I'm up to it. - Of course you are.

You look different.

Do I look bad? - No, you look great.

More elegant. - Really?

Hi. - Good evening.

Hi, Margareta! Welcome! Thank you, come in.

Svante, will you take care of Margareta's flowers?

Look at that! Welcome, Margareta.

Give me your coat. I'll get you something to drink.

Hi. - Hi.

Arne! Gun! Come here, don't just stand there!

Margareta Nilsson, rising star of the restaurants union.

Bror Davidsson. - Margareta.

Ingrid. - Bror is professor of sociology.

Ingrid is an artist and... - A doctor.

Of course!

My colleague Arne. - Margareta.

Gun teaches at the university. - Margareta.

This is Anna, my colleague from Helsinki. - Margareta Nilsson.

You all have your glass? - Wait a second...

Cheers! - It's a pleasure to have you all here!

You can all take your seats at the table.

Hi. - Hi.

Worked late? - Yes, I went through the orders with Calle.

Aren't you kissing us?

Hi, little one. Goodnight.

I still think having two chambers in Parliament is an advantage.

Considering the hindering effect of the first chamber.

Some believe two chambers are actually an obstacle. - I bet you are one of them.

Certain reforms have a huge popular support and they simply should be done.

Shouldn't we think about it first? - But not waste too much time in long debates.

Child services, for example. They'll allow women to enter the labour market.

Joint tax. - So just one chamber would be more progressive.

We can only hope.

Sounds like our Margareta wants to start a revolution.

No revolution, I'm just talking about a parliamentary reform.

I won't live to see that. - Why not? You seem young and lively to me.

A toast to that! - How about a toast for Finland?

"Lantdagen", 1906.* - That's right.

(* women's right to vote in Finland)

Excuse me, I didn't quite get where you studied political science.

We don't wanna talk about that. - Certainly not Uppsala, they wanna leave things as they are.

I'll go with... Lund. - No, wrong.

Stockholm?

Yes, I studied in Stockholm.

Who was there? Did Kranz finally retire?

It's just...

I didn't go to uni, I went to night school.

Night school? - Yes.

I thought you had an important position in the union.

Margareta is one of the best union presidents in the country.

I work as a waitress, that's why I couldn't get a diploma.

There's nothing to be ashamed of. - She's not ashamed, Bror.

A little more? - Yes, thank you.

I'll have one of Svante's cigarettes.

Thanks. Tomorrow I'll be serving tables for the Bella Italia event.

Can you serve at the tables? - We'll find out tomorrow.

I'm sure it'll be fine. - If it's not, can I come working with you?

Of course. See you later, Riccardo.

Watch out, Lucia is holding the 7 of diamonds.

I had a hard time pretending to be prepared.

You are prepared. In fact, you're the most prepared person I know.

That job is not for me. I can't stand those people.

Look at Gunnar Sträng. He was born in a housing project and now he's a minister.

But I still like being a waitress.

Also, I would miss you. - You need to cheer up, let me show you something.

Wait and see.

Try it.

So? - This is great!

I was supposed to use Italian biscuits but I couldn't find them, so I used sponge cake.

And coffee! - And almond liquor too. It's called "Tiramisù".

All guests have confirmed.

The Italian ambassador himself is gonna launch Bella Italia, alongside with Gunnar Gren.

Wow! How's the food going to be served? - In the form of a buffet.

So you don't know how much this actually costs.

Not in details, but I know how Backe used to manage Christmas buffet.

28 crowns each seems a bit low. - Calle knows what he's doing.

I think it's a reasonable price.

The deal was no expenses for the restaurant. - Yes, it was.

Do the guests know the price? - Yes, it's on the invitations.

We have a traditional menu which could... - Ester, cut it out.

We were supposed to talk about expenses... - It's too late now. The price is set and guests know about it.

Let's see if we can cross out something. "Saltimbocca", for instance.

What's going on? - What you mean?

You don't seem worried about Bella Italia. - What are we supposed to do?

Nina and Calle are doing the exact opposite of what we agreed on.

We can't change the price now, Ester.

Didn't you have a meeting? - What?

You and Calle... you came home late because of that meeting.

Yes... - Well... apparently there was no meeting.

I don't know what he told you but we discussed the overhead.

I came home late 'cause I had work to do.

You talked business with Calle... - Ester, please.

I'm busy.

Ok, I'll see you back home. - Yes.

Madame. Everyone's here. Great!

Welcome. - Good evening.

Mr. Gren, nice to meet you.

It's a great honor to have you here, Ambassador.

Thank you. It's a great honor to be here tonight.

Ralf! Carrots!

Good evening. Welcome.

Mr. Borchert. I'm Nina Löwander, welcome.

If you'll follow me.

If you wanna drink, just ask the waiters.

So... this is for you.

Is that amphetamine? - Yes.

Then you can keep it.

I'm sorry, I'd been told... - I saw the light last year.

I'm glad you found God... I had an addiction myself.

And still you offered me amphetamine?

Yes... I did.

God is gonna help you too.

Let's hope so.

Everything comes straight from Italy.

Gunnar... we need a translator here.

She asks who made all this food. - It was our great Chef.

Gustaf! Hey!

Gustaf! - Excuse me.

We have a problem. - What is it?

The ambassador only speaks Italian. No Swedish, no English, nothing.

And we have no interpreter. - Isn't Gren doing the translating.

We can't have a guest of honor acting as interpreter.

I know who can help us. - We're still talking about the Italian ambassador!

You have a better idea? Perhaps a crash course in Italian language?

No... - I'll go get him.

Peter, I think it's time. We're all pretty hungry.

Ambassador, if you please.

I declare Bella Italia started.

Angelo, change of plans.

You've been assigned only to the ambassador's table.

The Ambassador? - That's right, you're the only one who speaks Italian.

It's just about serving drinks. You can do it, Angelo.

Welcome. Ambassador... go ahead.

Good evening. - He's Italian! Great!

Then you can help us with our little discussion. - If I can.

In your opinion, what's the best football team in Italy today, Milan or Juventus?

That's one tough question. - We also have the great Gunnar Gren at the table with us.

I know Mr. Gren, a fantastic player. - For Milan.

Keep in mind I'm from Turin.

With all due respect, if I have to be honest and objective,

I think we can all agree the best football team in Italy and in the world is... Catania.

We got a Catanese here! Well done, nice answer. What's your name?

Angelo. - Gianluca. Nice to meet you.

What would you like to drink? - I'd say 3 bottles of Barolo. - On their way.

Come on, let's dance!

Mrs. Löwander? - Yes?

Styrbjörn Hansen. - Hello, Styrbjör.

What a great night! Is it always like this? - Yes, every day!

I'm a producer for Radiotjänst.

We have an idea for a TV program. We'd like to talk to your husband.

My husband? - Isn't he the Chef?

Yes, you did your homework. - It's my job. Would you be interested in discussing that?

My mother uses salty ricotta and she fries the eggplant on both sides...

He shouldn't be touching the guests! - Look how he's enjoying it, we found a natural.

What's got into you? - Tonight I feel a bit "southern" myself.

Good... thank you all for this fantastic evening!

Cheers! - Cheers!

Thank you, Calle, for the wonderful dinner. - I had a lot of help.

Mom, can you eat that? - What Dr. Boman doesn't know, doesn't hurt him.

Angelo seems to have done very good. - Sure he put the ambassador in a good mood.

He's a fast learner.

I'm tired, shall we go? - I'd like to stay a bit more.

I'll call you a taxi. - Thanks.

You're leaving already? We just sat down. - I'm staying, mom.

Thanks for the evening. Food was great. - Thank you.

Goodnight. - Goodnight.

This pesto is amazing, Calle.

I'm sorry if I've been moody. - Don't even say it.

Sometimes I get some stupid thoughts.

I love you, you know that? - I know, I love you too.

Goodnight.

Excuse me, can I have your attention?

One person tonight did a very special work.

He did something he'd never done but it seemed he'd done it all his life.

Of course, I'm talking about Angelo.

I'd never had done it without you. - Of course, it's all thanks to me...

You're a good teacher. - Thanks, Angelo. Now drink straight from the bottle.

Whatever you command.

You have no idea what he's done. Not one mistake, always with a smile and in a good mood.

Both the ambassador and Gunnar Gren were absolutely fascinated.

You all have a sip. - You have to drink too.

No, I'm fine.

Mr. Löwander, I wanna raise a glass with my mentor. - Thanks but no thanks.

I won't have another drop unless you're drinking with me.

Alright. - Cheers!

Cheers to Mr. Löwander! - Cheers!

You go on.

I remember that. - Right...

Not you too. - Yes, I'm tired.

Peter, night's still young! - You should go home too.

When I was your age, I used to party all night... and I had three little kids.

Those were better days.

I'm sorry Sticken's not here, that would be a real party.

A couple of glasses and he was drunk all night.

Look at that! - No, mom... let's go.

Goodnight. - Goodnight. Thanks for the evening.

Backe. - Stig! It's Helga!

I can hear that. - How's life going?

You're calling in the middle of the night. - Are you the Sleeping Beauty?

What do you want? - We just had an event called "Bella Italia",

then we stayed up drinking and talking...

...and then everyone went home so... I missed you a little...

Yes... - If you were here, you could make me midnight sandwiches.

Yes...

I should be following Dr. Boman's diet but tonight it wasn't the case.

I might drop dead at any time in my own house.

Are you drunk? - No I'm not... and you?

No. - No?

Go to sleep. - You used to tell me different...

...when you waited for me here and... - I don't remember.

We used to party all night. - Goodnight.

Stig, wait...

Stig?

Yes! - What are you doing? Hanging up on me?

Why are waking me up this late? - I'll tell you why!

We're doing great even without you! I mean great!

Kudos. - Calle is very much respected in the kitchen.

If we kept you that long, it was only for our old friendship's sake!

Thanks, now I know. - You do and don't call me again!

Angelo... my brother, Peter... you gotta take care of him...

I think you should go now, Mr. Löwander. - No, no...

I'm working tomorrow.

You're a rock, Angelo... a rock! - Thanks, Mr. Löwander.

"A rock against the storm..." I can't remember it anymore.

I'll call a taxi. - Where are we going?

It's for you, I have my bicycle.

No, fuck... I'm going...

Wait!

Where are you going?

Goodnight, Mr. Löwander. - Goodnight, Angelo... wait!

I've been practicing this...

"You have..." - "You have beautiful eyes".

"You have beautiful eyes".

Sorry, Angelo...

Angelo, I'm sorry!

I could drop everything.

What do you think?

We move to Paris.

"Mon chérie". - "Ma chérie"

"Mon chérie"... "Ma chérie"

You've been drinking.

Yes... I've been drinking.

You know you can't handle it. - It's not that.

It's this damn impulse...

I can't hold it back... I'm trying to resist...

I just can't...

We'll go to a doctor. There are cures. You'll be better, Gustaf.

Yes... that's what we'll do.

What was that? - Nothing.

Good morning. - Good morning.

Today we're doing nothing. - Aren't you going to work?

Only tonight, we have plenty of time.

Let's just stay here and do nothing.

Can I get that in writing?

It's been a success yesterday. You've been great.

You weren't so bad yourself? - Was I good enough?

Hi, can I come in? - Of course.

You got a nice place here. - Thank you. Have a seat.

I've been trying to call you on the phone. - I've been very busy at work.

I still want you to be my secretary.

Despite that dinner? - Why would I change my mind for that?

I'd never been introduced to professors, lecturers or things like that.

I'm proud to know you, that's why I introduced you to my friends.

To show off? - Maybe a little.

I understand they're not used to deal with someone from the working class.

I don't know what you believe but you did great. I mean it!

Bror was very impressed. - Even if I went to night school?

No... especially for that.

You'll find someone more competent. - I don't want another, you're just perfect!

If you don't say yes now...

...I'll go to the DK Club, order some Brussels sprouts...

...and start throwing them at the other guests. And I'll keep doing that...

...till they fire you and you'll need another job.

You think I'm joking?

In that case, I accept.

You missed breakfast. - Yes, I got back very late.

Where were you? - You know it.

No, I don't.

I was at the after-dinner party.

You weren't with Suzanne then. - With Suzanne...?

"Without you, I wouldn't have survived. Kisses, Suzanne."

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