All language subtitles for Pavone Nero [1974]

Great ideas but who
knows when we'll start?

Listen, Romero. You must talk
to me frankly.

Yes, it's better. Mr Enriquez doesn't
want but I have to tell you.

Before you a German engineer
came for the same job.

A man named Kluger.

Come on, let's go.

One day he disappeared and
we haven't heard from him since.

We looked everywhere.
Some people pretend they've seen him

but they made strange
and awkward testimonies.

At least you discovered something?
Why did he disappear?

They all think the culprit is Balaga

from that voodoo sect.
-Nothing else than a sorcerer!

I know it sounds like a joke with your
European way of thinking.

But in the Haitian villages deep in the land and also, not just there

many people to believe in voodoo.
-So why'd nobody stop him from doing more damage?

He's living in Haitian territory

on our frontier and we don't want any complications. There have already been too many.

No doubt then, the warning I
received was sent by Balaga.

I think so.

The only thing I'm sure
is that they're not violent.

It's not a bad thing.

Excuse me but is this
the way to the Hotel?

Oh yes, I've got an
appointment with somebody.

Can we come in? It's Romero. I've got with me this good-looking Italian boy.

Come in.

Come on, be brave!
She's gorgeous! Don't be so shy.

Laura,

what does it mean?

I was curious...

to know the charms of this Island.

She called me when we were at the meeting. I had orders to bring you here immediately.

I can't refuse anything for a lady.

Excuse me but I think three
is a crowd. See you later.

It displeases you to see me here?

Thanks.

By the way Romero,
I still have to thank you

for the pretty flowers you sent me in Roma.

To say the truth, Mrs Laura,
believe me, I...

It's okay. Romero, you have the
right to flirt with my wife.

What a wonderful place!

Yes, it's one of his kind!

Please, I'm giving you
the honors of the house.

-Marco, look!
-A real museum, huh?

It's really curious.

What do these figurines symbolizing?
You probably know that.

Well, I'm not an expert...

but I think they symbolize some rites.

-Remains from old haitian cults.
-Voodoo?

One thing is certain.

Kluger believed in them and he thought he was a victim of their powers.

Was he really persecuted?

For him to believe in occult forces
maybe it was the truth in the end.

And you do not believe in them?

I'm an orthodox catholic.

Marco?

-Why not stay here?
-Come on, Laura,

you're kidding?
-Let's move in here.

This way you won't have to travel for miles between your hotel and your work.

You will need some convenience.

I agree. It's not a place for a lady.

Even if we tidy up all this mess...

These things must not be touched.
I find them fascinating.

Come on, Laura, we'd...

You won't convince me. I'll be very comfortable here

and at the same time I'll be
very near your work.

Alright but what do we do for electricity?

Don't worry. The house is
fitted with an electric generator.

If it's your final decision

I'll try to find you a maid.
The village is two steps away from here.

Always more fun in here.

And I should undoubtedly
ask Balaga's permission.

We have inaugurated the shower!

With the heat around...

Speaking of Balaga what is Voodoo exactly?

Voodoo comes from an reconciliation between catholicism and animism of the ancient slaves.

They particularly worship Baron Samedi,
god of cemeteries,

and Lady Erzulie, goddess of
love, symbols of life, death

and love above all else.

Once a year they get
drunk and go wild with music.

This is Voodoo!

At last!

What is it?

You feel bad?

No, I'm fine, forget it.

Marco, you want to make me happy?

Let's move in here.

For me it doesn't make sense.

Romero was right.

This land...

is mysterious and fascinating.
I must admit..

I'm almost subdued.
-You're becoming quite romantic.

I'm happy. I only have one wish.

One need.

Trying...

to become a part of the wildlife.

To possess it.

That must be possible.

I hope you have also included
me in your wish.

Of course.

-Listen, Laura, I...
-Come on, Marco, let's go.

Come on Marco, lazybones!

Laura, what happened to you?

Be brave, it's over.

This young man saved your life.
Where is he?

Do not worry Mrs,

it's one of the symptoms of suffocation.

Nothing special.

Heart is good, only the blood pressure
is a little low. Clinically speaking

I think she's suffering from aboulia.

Take this. Three times a day.

I'll call you tomorrow.

Thanks a lot Doctor. How much do
I owe you for the trouble?

Don't worry. The hotel's paying. Good bye.

See you soon ladies and gentlemen.

See you soon.

-How do you feel?
-Very well.

Stop joking, please.

The Doctor didn't understand anything.

While I was underwater I saw him.

Who did you see?

That man,

the man who saved me.

It was terrible,
like an hallucination.

I wanted to run away,
Marco, but I couldn't.

That's great! They even have
amphibian womanizers in this country!

Marco, believe me.

I would prefer if what
I told you was a lie.

-But I've seen him.
-Alright, I believe you.

After what happened we
will stay at the Hotel for sure.

Certainly not. I'm feeling fine.

And we will move in there like
it was agreed, alright?

Thanks a lot, Youma.

We should reward her, Romero.

She seems like a very nice girl.

That must be him.

Come in.

Hello.

Hello.
-Hello Romero.

-Hello Marco.

-Ready?
-At last, we're going to do something.

-I've brought two assistants to help.
-Good.

Thank you for sending that girl.
She seems to be a very nice person.

-I hope so. Good bye.
-Good bye.

We're going?

Ground relief.

Take some notes please.

Look over there! Smoke!

They've started a fire.

It's strange.

It's forbidden around here.

I think it's Balaga's work.

Ah, he doesn't lose time! In 5 minutes the sky will be blocked and farewell pretty pictures!

But who's this guy?

Balaga.

You're the man with the camera.

I warn you like I warned the other man.

The curse will fall on you!

and the people with you.
-What is he saying?

The usual story, he protects
his land and his people.

You take the soil with your machines.

The soil belongs to us, the Haitian
people. Here and forever.

You have been warned.

I didn't know that pulling this rope
would bring so much water!

So, how are you?

What's the idea of letting your
wife walk all alone in the bush?

Look, how beautiful it is!

You look like you saw the devil.

If only.

I saw Kluger and I can tell you
it left me with a bad feeling.

The man who disappeared?
-Kluger is here?

-You're certain?
-Yes it seems incredible

and there's something else.
Come have a look.

Observe the image appearing in superimposition on the landscapes I shot yesterday.

-Superimposition?
-There's no doubt, the image is here on all the shots.

-Who is this guy?
-I haven't the faintest idea.

I would not like to make a mistake

but he looks very much like Balaga.

You don't like that, huh?

When you think about it there's worse.
Think about bullfighting.

I bet on it! I bet 20 pesos on it!

It's terrible.

But where is Laura,
where did she go?

Nothing, Mr.

It's amazing! Where the
devil she could be?

Mister she's here!

Laura!

Laura, what happened?

I don't understand, I feel like
I slept forever.

Come with me.

Yes, Marco, let's go. Take me far from here.

What's that thing?

Last night we arrived too late as usual.

But that's how it works, you learn
your trade while making mistakes.

Laura seemed calm tonight.

I almost didn't sleep so I could watch her.
Let's hope she'll stay quiet.

-Yes, of course. Why wouldn't she?
-Romero...

You'll have dinner with us. I'm counting on you.
-Thank you.

If the boss agrees.

You leave at five and you join us.
I'll be back around then.

-Very well. I'll try to be on time.
-I'm counting on you.

Your company will do a
lot of good for Laura.

Very well.

Balaga...
-Balaga?

What's wrong with you?
You're becoming insane?

What's wrong with you?

Forgive me. I don't know.

Come here my darling.

-It's you Marco?
-It's Romero, Milady.

Make yourself at home.
I'm coming immediately.

Try to relax. Marco will be here soon.

-Pour yourself something to drink.
-No thanks.

You really don't want anything?

No thank you. I'm not thirsty.

It's odd. Marco should be here already.

I'm sure he won't be long.

-It was hot today...
-No more than usual.

Come closer...

Come on, don't be shy.

Don't play too much with me, Marco.

Mrs, believe me, it was never my idea...

I know very well what
idea you have in mind.

I understand, you know,

-I've seen your eyes when you look at me.
-But what are you saying? Please...

Be quiet.

What are you waiting for,

stupid?

I'm yours...

yours...

yours...
-Mrs...

It's not right, please. It's not right.
- Laura!

Marco, I hope there's no misunderstanding between us.
- No, Romero, I have understand perfectly.

There's no doubt. It was not her.
I know her too well.

As if she has suddenly become another woman.

-You understand?
-Yes, I see your point.

I feel something has changed.
Like she is another person.

Romero, what's happening to her?

I think she's under a spell.

You know I never believed in those things.

And since it can't be magic
it certainly is a mere suggestion.

Or something like that.

Take this. It will make you feel better.

Marco, I'm afraid.

I don't know what's happenning to me.
Forgive me.

Don't think about it anymore, please.

-I was like hypnotized.
-Don't worry.

I perfectly understand. Believe me.

That's okay.
I don't need anything now.

Kluger.

I won't end like him.

Marco. Today we'll encounter difficult ground. I thought horses would be useful.

Very well. We'll take a ride
with the horses then.

Here is yours.

Let's go guys.

You feel bad, Mrs?

No, I'm fine.

Yesterday you were at the
fiesta. I saw you.

You were there too.

Yesterday ...

everything was strange.

The Mrs saw Balaga. I know it.

Balaga?

Us haitians know when
a woman has seen Balaga.

-Who is he?
-He's life, love,

he's everything. He's young, old,
he's powerful. It's how we see him.

And you, have you already seen him?

No but I know him.

I'm thirsty,

I'm so hot...

You're beautiful...

beautiful.

It's the fourteenth.

Take notice. End of the block.

Now I begin the panning on the basin.

Marco, hurry up. I'm hungry.

Go ahead, make yourself at home.

The door was open.

What do you want now?

Did you think over what I told you?

Mr engineer, you're a civilized
and well-read gentleman.

Why don't you react?
What is the meaning of that fixation?

Balaga is like you and me.

No, I'm tellin you that
both of you should run away.

-There's no hope left.
-Marco!

It's him, it's him!

-Of course not, Kluger, it's my wife.
-I tell you it's him, it's Balaga.

It's him, it's Balaga.
He transforms himself.

He speaks through people's mouths.
Don't be so blind.

Balaga can enter the
body and mind of anyone.

Will you shut up for good now!

Now I have to leave but I will come
back. I will come back to take you.

Marco!

Marco, what's happening?

-What are you doing with this gun?
-You didn't see him?

Someone was spying on me through the window.

-And who do you think it was?
-Maybe it was Balaga.

Marco, what are talking about?
He would never come here.

I tell you it's him.
It was him, I'm certain.

Marco, you're exhausted.

He was there, there!

You probably thought you saw someone.

Laura!

Say, you...

-Where is the Mrs?
-I don't know.

-You see I was right.
-Stay quiet. We'll find her.

It all started with that fiesta in your
village. And you know it.

Where's Balaga?

I haven't seen him, I'm sure.

If you know something you
must talk. Talk frankly.

Even If I knew something I could not talk.

-Come on, don't be afraid. We'll protect you.
-Balaga is stronger than anyone.

-Talk!
-Please Marco, what are you doing?

Very well...

Now I know what I have to do.

Come on, Youma, if you know something,
tell us! Before it's too late.

I know nothing.

Let me go!

Let me go!

Stop in the name of the law!

Get away, you scum!

Good bye and thanks for everything.

Come back quick. Mr Enriquez is waiting
and you know how bad tempered he is.

I'll do my best. Thank you.

It's nothing.

-Good bye Mrs.
-Good bye.

-Have a good trip.
-Thank you.

I can't stand it.

I can't stand it anymore!

Enough, enough!

Again.

Laura...

Your favorite cigars.

timings : meatisgood
translation : aloysius70 + Senor Zitos