All language subtitles for Beatriz.1976.En

Two years ago my father,
the Count of Aguiar, died.

Mom had to take care of the problems
of the manor house...

and our education.

I can still remember
the murmur of her rosary

and the almost ghostly presence of her
at the back of the room.

She was a typical southern woman.

There is no doubt that she could
never get used to these mists...

much less to the loneliness
that surrounded us.

I can't forget her hand
caressing Beatriz and me.

Always wearing a black glove...

to hide the fact
that she was missing two fingers.

That was my last winter
in the manor house.

That morning...

as I was walking through the woods...

Where are you going so fast, young man?

I was going home, sir.

Aren't you Juan Aguiar,
the son of Dofia Carlota?

- Yes I am.
- What are you doing here so early?

- He was hunting birds.
- Don't do anything to me, please.

- My mother doesn't know I'm here.
- A Barbanzon cannot be a coward.

- Come on, give us the money.
- I have nothing, I swear.

- So, why were you running?
- I think you've seen the devil.

I saw it. He was hooded like a friar.

- So, you saw a friar, eh?
- I swear, sir.

- Was he leaving or coming'?
- He was coming.

If you tell the truth, we'll let you go.
If not, we'll cut your throat.

I'm telling the truth,
but he looked like a ghost.

Well, we don't give a damn
as long as his bag is full.

- And where did you see him?
- He was heading to the bridge.

Heading for the bridge, huh?

Let me go.

No, you come with us. Come on.

Father.

Father.

Father, you are sent by Providence.

A man is dying.

And he doesn't want to leave this world
with his many sins.

Come, father.

Come.

Hel
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Here.

Hurry up, father.

Spit it out!

God has sent a holy man,
so you can cleanse your soul.

What are your sins, son?

He has many, father. Many.

And they are huge.

- Is he mute?
- No.

So, let him talk.

I was a sinner.

I have killed, I have stolen,
I have fornicated.

I have had bad thoughts.

I haven't done anything good in my life.

I am doomed.

But I regret it, father.

I regret.

Bless me.

Bless me.

So, you have killed.

How many have you killed?

So many that I don't remember their names.

I killed them all while they slept
or relieving themselves.

What about women?
What about those you fornicated with?

Well, I remember some of them.
And I raped all of them.

I have traveled all over the world

but I did not have to overcome
such great temptations.

Anyway father,

you better get on your knees
and say a prayer for him.

We understand that you are tired.

- Do you come from far away?
- I come from the Holy Land.

I thank God for bringing you here.

Kneel down and pray.

In the name of the Father,
of the Son, of the Holy Spirit...

You can go, boy.

And don't say a word
if you value your life.

You can't do a trip like this
without a full bag.

And there is nothing better for a soul
in danger than a sacrifice.

Lord forgive those who are going to die...

...and to kill!

Where do you come from, Juan?
Your mother is looking for you.

You'll be ready when you get home!

And don't say you've seen me!

How is he?

He is sick.

Poor fellow.

The devil brings them and God takes them.

You speak like a priest.
Don't forget that he is our son.

He is yours. I don't know if he is mine.

I'm going to see the healer.
She will heal him.

Forget about witches and heal me.

No...

No...

While my mother and those old women
murmured their pleas...

3. STTHHQG SGHSBIiOH overcame me.

One of those subtle feelings
that fills your soul with restlessness...

and your common sense
strives in vain to reject..

It was as if an unknown threat
was lurking.

And that threat was looming
over all of us.

Particularly about my sister Beatriz.

Holy Mary, mother of God,
pray for us sinners.

Now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Mary full of Grace,
the Lord is with you.

Blessed are you among all women

and blessed is the fruit
of your womb, Jesus.

What's wrong, Beatriz?

Nothing, mother.

I was cold.

I am Basilisa the 'Calinda',
Dofia Carlota's maid.

My son is dying.

Come closer, daughter.

Come closer.

Your son...

he has a black cat in his cradle.

The cat's claws are scratching
at his soul.

The boy is haunted.

He is going to die.

I can not do anything.

I'm old.

My powers have abandoned me.

I still have science.

But science is not enough.

Only the devil can save your son.

But you will have to offer him
an innocent soul...

as a dwelling for the cat
that scratches...

and scratches...

and scratches.

What can I do then?

I don't want my son to die.

I would give my soul to the devil
to save him,

but my soul is already damned.

What I can do?

Listen to me.

Listen carefully.

At the stone of the door...

someone left a gift.

Take it.

Carry it.

Take it with you...

and put it in the person's pillow...

where the black cat must dwell...

when he leaves the body of your son.

Open the door.

May the peace of the Lord
enter this house with me.

Countess, I would like to humbly propose
to take care of your garden

in exchange for a bed and frugal food.

If you are sent from heaven,
my house welcomes you.

Come now.
What are you doing here?

Come on, go away.

Beatriz. Beatriz.

- What's wrong with you Juan?
- I can't sleep. I'm scared.

What are you afraid of'?

Yesterday, I went to the forest
to hunt birds and I saw...

Come on, what did you see?

That friar is a demon.

He single-handedly killed three
of Lorenzo el Quinto's men.

He has a very long sword.

He approached one of the dead,
cut off his ear and put it in a bag.

- PoorJuan.
- I saw it, Beatriz.

- I am very afraid.
- You had a bad dream.

It was not a dream, I saw it.

His name was Fray Angel.

He had returned from the Holy Land.

He wanted to sleep with the servants,

even though my mother insisted
that he had to live with us

because he was a representative
of the Church.

I appreciate the generosity
with which you have welcomed me,

but I do not consider myself
a representative of the Church.

I am only a candidate
to earn heaven in my earthly life.

Mr. Bretal, Mr. Bretal.

Hello, Juan.

- Have you reviewed your lessons?
- Yes, sir.

Maximo Bretal, a student,
came three days a week

from a farm near Monforte,

to teach me Latin
and put the library in order.

It had been recommended
to my mother as a charity,

by the priest.

The presence of the student at home
eased my fears...

but he did not free me
from the heavy chains of my childhood.

Latin by day, fear by night...

and that crooked-tongued friar,

barely intelligible
to my childish mind.

When I heard him talk
the whole world seemed like a mistake.

And I asked myself,
why God had created it.

That's what my mother told him.

Because it is not a mistake, but a test,

but we, with our pride,
we only ask questions.

We do not realize
that creation is the question,

and we, despite our smallness,
are the answer.

The friar talks a lot.
Does he have so much to say?

Pulpit stuff.

He talks about plants, birds...

I don't know!

But Miss Beatriz is fascinated
by what he says.

I've been told a lot about him.

He was one of those tonsured leaders
who stole the silver from the churches

to help his faction.

After the war ended,

they continued saying mass
for the soul of Zumalacérregui.

Flowers are his latest craze.
Does it works?

Be careful. Be careful.

He says the world is rotten.

And it makes me happy to hear it.

With such dignity and purity,
you would think that sin is unnatural.

And speaking of sins,
how's your blacksmith?

I prefer real sins
to simple thoughts.

What would you do to Miss Beatriz,
if you were allowed to'?

To her or to her mother!

Look at the small-time student!

You can fool Mrs. Carlota,
but not me. I know you.

You have your books,
but we are the same after all.

There you go

Satan!

Satan!

I conjure you by my bad thoughts.

My bad deeds.

For all my sins.

Come without delay,
and get that cat off my son's body.

I was looking for my cat.
Have you seen it'?

No, I have not seen it.

I can't find it anywhere.

Would you like me to help you?

I don't want to distract you.

Cats are very independent animals.

Fmmfimemfime
you have to let them live their own lives.

He'll come back when he's hungry.

When will you finish sorting the books?

In spring-

Or after.

Your mother wants a complete inventory,
and that is not easy.

I'm glad you stay with us for so long.

And I'm glad you're happy.

Although, now you have some company.

That friar.

Well, he is different.

He is a man of God.

Listen...

Can't you hear him?

Can't you hear him scratching?

Well... well, no.

I can not hear anything.

He sometimes climbs the shelves
and hides among the books.

He destroys them and sharpens
his claws on the paper.

But that is impossible.
I would have seen it.

And now, don't you hear him now?

No, I don't hear anything.

You're right.

He no longer scratches.

After all these years,

I still can't understand
the strange influence

that friar exercised over us.

My mother listened to him
with respect and devotion.

She was afraid of him
as if he were not from this world.

The worst of all was that
Beatriz seemed to be fascinated with him.

I was a child
and could not understand that.

They say that in Galicia, the souls,

they still keep their eyes open
for miracles...

and for terror, too.

What are you looking at, Juan?
ls this how you study?

Why aren't you in the kitchen?
It's cold here.

In the woods, I saw that friar
kill three of Lorenzo el Quinto's men.

Beatriz doesn't believe me.
That friar is the devil.

You are cold. Come on, come over.

That's it.

That's it.

- Come on, tell me what the problem is.
- He is the devil.

- You shouldn't think such things.
- I am afraid at night.

I see him pray on his knees.

He is so still. I can't sleep.

The next time this happens to you,
come to my room...

and I'll put you to sleep.

Lonely thoughts are not good.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom, Beatriz is not in her room.

Her bed is empty.

And the cat is carrying the ear
that the friar took from the dead man.

What are you saying, Juan?
Come on, son, wake up. You're dreaming.

No, I'm not dreaming, mom.

You tell me I'm dreaming, but I'm not.

I know you're not lying, Juan.

You think you've seen what you're saying.
Take it easy.

Beatriz!

Take it easy.

- Calm down. Daughter!
- I called you!

- Daughter!
- I called you, you didn't hear me!

- Calm down!
- I called you!

It's that cat! That cat!
Get this cat off me!

Beatriz...

The boy is cured.
He no longer has a temperature.

Father, I would like you to see Beatriz.

She is very sick.

I thought maybe you could do
something to save her.

The only thing I can do
is to raise my prayers to heaven.

Mother...

do not leave me.

I'm afraid, Fray Angel.

Last night I came to believe
that the devil had possessed her.

I was filled with fear
when I heard her scream.

Leave. What are you doing here?

- Hello.
- Hello, Juan.

- Good afternoon, sir.
- What "sir" are you talking about?

I only see a child and a scoundrel.

And the scoundrel is called Maximo.

Tell me, what are you looking for'?

-L'm looking for you.
- Here I am.

That friar is the devil.

I have not met any friar
who is not a devil

or a devil who is not a friar.

He killed three men,
but no one believes me.

Well, I don't think that's amazing.
I think you fall short.

I can't sleep since he arrived.

And my sister, as you know,
she has fallen ill.

I would cure her with ham and wine.

And a little joy, that's what you need.

Yes sir. I thought that
being a man of letters,

perhaps you have read
about some remedy for my sister.

Do not look for remedies in books.

The wisest men only know
they don't know anything,

so we can do without everything
and speak like ignorant people.

So, would you believe me
if I told you that my sister,

she was in the garden with the friar,
and then she was screaming in bed.

And the cat was carrying the ear'?

You don't have to swear, I believe you.

Well, I don't know what happened,
but my sister got sick.

And if things continue like this,
so will I.

It's not as bad as all that.

Everyone knows that the friars
bring diseases.

And that books do not cure them.

The most important thing is to get away
from the friars and books.

They say I dreamed it,
but I saw it with my own eyes.

That doesn't make any difference either
since the poets say that life is a dream.

Don't you think she's bewitched?

She is spellbound,
because she wants to be.

The entire Santa Compagna
could not put a spell on me.

I would talk to my mother,
but she doesn't believe me.

I'm desperate, Mr. Maximo.
I don't know what to do.

Well, tell your mother that I know a book
about this case and the remedy of it.

And if she wants,
we could use it and see what happens.

What book is that?

This.

"He will kill the strongest
and healthiest men.

By his cunning he will make deceit prosper
under his hand.

He will rise up
against the Prince of princes.

That's what Daniel told
King Nebuchadnezzar."

Well, I don't know if that will work,
but trying won't do any harm.

I have heard of a healer
who cures desperate cases.

Bring her.

I don't know if I can bring her.

But I'll do my best...

to help...

Miss Beatriz recover.

My lady begs you to go see her.

I regret what I did.

My son is cured,
and I don't want to lose him.

But I can't stand it either...

to see Miss Beatriz in that state.

So, get rid of the spell.

Take it off the pillow.

Miss Beatriz will live.

- But your son will die.
- No.

My God.

What can I do?

Choose.

My son.

I'm doomed though.

Don't think you're killing her,
or that you could prevent her death.

You are just a poor woman.

What should I tell Dofia Carlota?

Tell her I'm old and I can't walk.

Lord forgive me.

You know my heart.

Mom.

She just fell asleep.

Mom, I want to talk to you.

I've talked to him in the library,
and he says that he knows a book.

That book says...

that someone must die.

I will speak with Maximo Bretal tomorrow.

Mr. Bretal, I want to pay you
what I owe you.

And I beg you from this moment
to never set foot in this house again.

With your absurd stories
you arouse my son's imagination.

You have outdone yourself.

Leave.

I just answered his question.

That's my only flaw and I'm ready to go.

But remember, ma'am.

When a child asks a question
you have to answer him.

Wait.

What did Juan ask you?

He wanted a remedy for his sister.

And do you know that remedy?

- No.
- So, you cheated him.

You made him believe that--

I picked up a book at random
and told him what the book said.

And that is neither better nor worse
than the words of a friar

or the prayers
of an overly pious woman.

- You are insolent!
- I say what I think.

And Juan needs someone
to tell him what he thinks

instead of telling him all those lies

that make you feel so alone
in this house

where everyone is alone.

You lack love for life.

And now, goodbye ma'am.

Wait!

What you just said is very serious.

How dare you criticize my behavior,
and the rules that I have imposed

and kept for many years in this house?

I don't want an order
that looks so much like death.

- Goodbye.
- Wait!

I owe you your salary.

Give it to the Church
for the salvation of sinners.

Although, I doubt that
with that miserable sum

you can SHVG GVGH an iHHOCGHT DGFSOH.

You are so arrogant!

I took you because you had nothing.

You asked me for bread.

And now you blame me for what I gave you

when nobody else listened.
Well, nobody wanted to see you?

It was an act of kindness
and God will reward you for it.

But don't expect me to thank you.

Mr. Bretal...

I beg you, don't go.

Juan needs you.

I apologize.

I am the one who should apologize.

If I can still be useful...

I will stay in this house.

Then eat your soup.

It's starting to get cold.

- Did you visit the healer?
- Yes, I visited her.

- What did she say?
- Nothing, ma'am.

She is very old, she has lost her powers.

She can't even move.

What did the doctor say in Santiago?

He has only been able to make her sleep
as if she were dead.

But I see that he has not been able
to prevent her from dreaming.

Our father who art in Heaven
make my sister heal.

And I promise I'll behave like a man.

And I'm not going to hunt...

the birds in the forest anymore,
or let Basilisa warm me.

Were you praying?

No, I was looking for a razor. It fell.

Come, let's have dinner.

- With the friar?
- Yes, with the friar.

- I do not want to go!
- What are you saying?

Out.

Come here.

Let's come here.

- Did you sleep well last night?
- No, ldidn't.

- Did you hear your sister's screams?
- Yes, I heard them.

Why didn't you come to my room'?

I wouldn't do anything to you.

Come on, come to dinner.

- So, you don't like the friar.
- No.

Because?

I don't understand what he's saying
or why he's here.

Your mother says that God brought him.

Well, if God brought him,
she must take him.

I don't want to have dinner with him.

Come on, don't be like that.

You have to be an obedient boy.

Come on.

Father, leave me alone...

Father...

Yeah.

He has come here...

to my room.

I called you...

but you didn't listen to me.

I didn't want it.

I didn't want it.

Father.

Beatriz.

I want to talk to you.

I need you to tell me the whole truth.

It is useless to try to hide it.

Beatriz has spoken.

I hope you can convince me
that it was just a nightmare.

It's a nightmare.

But it is also true.

Your daughter is possessed by the devil.

I can feel her calling me.

No, the devil is not her, but you.

If I am the devil to her,
she is the devil to me.

Swear you haven't been alone with her.

I don't know.

- You have to know.
- I do not know! I do not know!

I see her, I feel her!
I've had her in my arms!

But I don't know if she was real.
I swear, I don't know.

But I would like to know.

No, I'm not a saint.

I have never been a saint.

I was born for war.

I will leave tonight.

Stay still! I got you!

I was looking for you.
I went to your room but I didn't find you.

I'm glad you came to see me.

- I didn't come to see you.
-ls that so?

Well, what were you doing here then?

Were you eavesdropping
on the adults' conversations?

-L'm going to tell your mother.
- No, don't tell her.

Come, I want to talk to you.

You are shaking. Are you afraid?

I'm not afraid, I'm cold.

When you were little,
I would let you sleep in my bed.

Come, sit here.

Come on, take cover.

I want to tell you something.

But you must promise me
you won't tell anyone.

I know what's happened to your sister.

But I can't do anything for her.

A witch cast a spell on her.

Her room is under a spell.

You must go and pick it up.

I can't do anything for her
because I am a sinner...

and God would punish me.

But you are innocent,
and God will forgive you.

I am also a sinner,
but I will do it even if God punishes me.

What are you saying?
You have never hurt anyone!

And where is that spell?

- Did you know?
- Yeah.

I know. It's inside the pillow.

Is it by chance the ear...

Fray Angel cut off from one
of Lorenzo el Quinto's men?

My God! You saw it?

I saw him cutting it,
and I saw that the cat took it away.

What? When was that? The cat'?

The night Beatriz got sick.

I entered her room

and saw the cat carrying
the ear in his mouth.

So, there is no spell!

And my son is healthy?

-It's true?
- I swear I saw it.

I would do anything for you.
Come on, let me...

Why didn't you tell me before? Why?

What for? Nobody believes me!

From now on, I will believe
everything you tell me.

Come on, be an obedient boy. Let me.

Come here.

Come...

Stay still.

Still.

Juan...

stay still.

What are you doing, Beatriz?

Lie down.

Now, you'll be fine

and everything will go back
to the way it was before.

A very angry man has arrived.

He's hurt?

Wounded yes, but not in my body.

- I need help.
- You?

Help?

What can I do for you?
I am a poor old woman

and you are full of strength.

That's the problem.

It is easy for the old to be virtuous.

Old age brings us wisdom and holiness.

But how can you stop your impulses
when you are alive?

I have balms and ointments
that can turn a bull into a lamb.

What virtues can God find
in a handful of herbs?

What task awaits me?

I would face an entire army but...

I can't defeat myself!

Stop crying like a whore,
and tell me what you want.

If you know it, you will get it,
and I can help you.

But if you don't know, how can I help you?

I don't know.

But you have to help me.

Is she a woman?

Yeah.

Who?

She is a girl.

What is her name?

Beatriz.

I can cast a spell.

For what?

To make her come to you.

Do it!

Take the black bag.

Lie down and chew.

And dreams will show you the way.

Well that is good.

- Do you understand anything?
- Nothing.

That's a bad sign, because neither do I.

Be careful, my mother is coming.

Excuse me, Mr. Bretal.

I'd like to talk to you in private.

I knew it was then that it was decided
to send me to Santiago,

with my aunt and uncle.

Beatriz was no longer screaming.

She did not have hallucinations.

But she was no better.

The presence of Fray Angel
had made her ill.

Though he was gone he seemed
to have taken Beatriz with him.

My mother didn't know what to do.

Beatriz...

Beatriz...

Father...

Father...

Do not leave me!

Do not leave me!

In the name of the desecrated rosary,

come without further delay
and into the circle of Solomon.

Shut up, until I ask you
for everything I have to ask for.

And you give what you have to give.

I don't want spells!

I don't want you to bring her to me!

- Well--
- When I have to do what I have to do,

I'll do it alone!

Do you want some herbs to sleep?

I don't want to go to Hell asleep.

Beatriz...

Beatriz!

Beatriz!

What is this? A joke?

Come on!

Check it out.

If she screams, I'll cut her throat.

You will have to do everything
we tell you, Countess.

And in silence.

To begin with, we want to eat.

We are hungry.

But first, get that sickle
off my daughter's neck.

Untie her, and let her sleep.

She shouldn't be awake at this hour.

Come on, you heard her.

Fly away, little bird.

Open your beak.

Stay in your room, Beatriz.
Put the bolt across and don't come out.

I will take care of these gentlemen.

Get that out of there.

Yes, Countess.

Stay still! That's mine.

What are you doing here, Mr. Bretal?

I was waiting for the rain to stop.

These gentlemen come from a party

and have wanted, like you,
shelter from the rain.

And also like you, they are very hungry.

So, let's sit down and start eating.

You, move.

Well, Madam...

I think the rain is stopping
and it's time for me to go.

For God's sake,
don't go out in this downpour.

Stay with us.

What Mr. Bretal wanted to say,

is that he's going to get some wine
from the cellar.

Go with him so that he is not loaded.

So, you are Lorenzo el Quinto's
terrible men?

Are we so easily recognizable, ma'am?

Who else could you be?

We are, yes.

But ever since el Quinto died,
we are nothing.

Winters are getting harsher.

And that forces us, like wolves,
to go down to the villages.

We are not for serious misdeeds,
if it is not necessary, Countess.

But we can be dangerous if we have to.

I don't doubt that.

And how did you come to visit me?

It is an idea that has been around
our heads for a long time.

But you had that devilish friar...

and we waited until he left.

We were not afraid of him.

We just wanted to avoid complications,
and unnecessary deaths.

A prudent measure.

But now that the friar is gone,

I am going to order
three Barbanzon Mastiffs.

The friar is not far from here.

Where is he?

At the healer's mill house.

He lives there.

And one day we will give him
what he deserves.

- The fire is going out.
- Then throw the puppet!

Which one?

First, the friar and then the lawyer.

It's mine!

It's mine!

Leave it alone!

Forgive us, ma'am.

- Up and down.
- It was mine!

We are vulgar people.

We are used to doing
and saying what we want.

My husband sometimes praised
Lorenzo el Quinto.

He admired the noble behavior
of his band members.

Apparently,
they could be quite chivalrous...

to the ladies.

Not always, ma'am.

It depends on the lady.

She should ask for respect, not us.

It's better for her, not for us.

Stay still!

Please, Mr. Bretal, behave yourself.

I can defend myself.

Meanwhile...

these men are still my guests.

If my presence here is not necessary...

and since it has stopped raining,
I should leave.

- No!
- Stay here!

We'll be the first to go
before dawn.

We trust your discretion, Countess.

So, no one knows
what happened here tonight.

That's not what we agreed on.

Let the children sleep, ma'am.

Tie him. We don't want a fight
when he wakes up.

Be careful. What you do
could cost you your life.

Don't worry...

Countess.

We have come to satisfy our hunger...

not to be clubbed.

I'm cold.

What are you doing?

Idiot!

Stay still!

If you water a plant, it grows.

You will have what you expect.

Do not hurry.

If you are the boss, stop your men!

And who's stopping me, Countess?

You want money?

Let go of me! Let go of me!

This flute does not play!

I spy with my little eye...

Set me free!

No! No!

Set me free!

No!No!No!

Careful!

No! No!

No!

No!

No! No!

No! No!

All right, Countess. We are leaving.

Goodbye.

My regards, Countess.

Bye.

Be careful, Countess.

A death never comes alone.

Get out.

Get out of here!

Get out.

He shouldn't hear you. Come on!

Hurry up! We must do it
before she wakes up.

Come out, friar of the devil!

Here we are!

Get out at once!

Why did you come?

I came because you called me.

Get out of here.

Go back to your home.

Do what I say!

Coward...

Beatriz came home.

Two weeks later,
I left the manor house forever.

I can still hear the last words
of Mr. Bretal.

What's Santiago like, Mr. Bretal?

You'll like it.

You will meet all kinds of people.

And you will learn
that the things you have to defend

are less important
than the ones you have to get.

Goodbye, Juan.

THE END