All language subtitles for Diverso Da Chi aka Different from whom (2009)

DIFFERENT FROM WHOM ?

For a safer city,
for our women, our children,

I lay the corner stone
of this great work,

the Wall for Civilization.

Colleagues,
I appeal to your consciences.

I speak of a matter which must,

should regard everyone: gay rights.

With that wall, Galeazzo screwed us,

he surpassed us in the polls.

I'm much more credible
on family values,

Galeazzo is on his third divorce.

We have news.

You're no longer the candidate.

A woman mayor can't win here,
it's a city of traditional values.

That's why the Center will win.

You're a Center extremist,
you oppose divorce.

Am I too womanly or too Centrist?

Rome says we've lost for 12 years
now they pick the candidate.

- They picked Rodolfo Pepe.
- Who ?

- That jerk who's always smiling ?
- Yes.

No, Pepe has a winning smile.

I've been in politics since I was 13,
I'll crush him in the primaries.

You can't run,
you'll take votes from Pepe

and he wants half-wits.

Running against 5 half-wits,
that's a primary ?

A minimum of attention,
at least from my own party.

If you don't want to listen,
go to the snack bar.

Good idea, you want anything ?

Coffee ?

This one's got too much support...

Can't we even find
one incapable person in the Party ?

They are plenty of them !
But they're not fools.

To take a fall
they want something in exchange,

we need a patsy
who'll lose and disappear.

Where do we find a fool like that ?

Why did you put me on the Council
if you don't listen ?

I represent gays, 10% of the voters.

Bonutti, we were listening.

- We were commenting on your speech.
- Splendid. Exemplary politics.

But you can do much more.

Run for mayor in the primaries.

- What? Mayor?
- Mayor.

- Change is in the air.
- We need young people.

Piero, you're the future.

- Think it over!
- He already has.

- What do you say ?
- Thank you.

Good man !

Why the long face ?
I'm candidate for mayor.

It smells like a set-up.

All this talk of change
from men glued to their chairs.

Look at the mess you've made !

You don't understand all this,
your world is in cooking,

you don't keep up with politics.

You don't pay attention
to lots of other things.

- What's the matter?
- You never think of us.

When did we last spend
a weekend together?

I go alone
to the most romantic places,

because you have the Professorship,
City Council, Gay Rights

and now you want to be mayor.

Think of the visibility
for our cause.

You just want your own visibility,

your picture in the papers,
so they'll all drool.

If you cheat on me again...

They're here.

Coming !

You all got here together!

Hurray for our mayor!

- How was the ultrasound ?
- Just fine.

I was worried.

Great, Piero !

In a right-wing city,
a gay candidate is a real shift.

- You'll make us...
- Look like shit.

- Forgive him, it's personal.
- No, it's political.

The New Man has come !

He has no Party, no team,
he'll come last.

Where's the epoch-making shift ?

There's no team,
so we'll be your team.

I'll be your spokesperson, for free.

If you need city planning ideas,
I'm here.

I'll take care of organization.

Giulia legal issues,

Paolo institutions,

Lino schools
and Sophie fund-raising.

Everyone
has to hand out leaflets, sorry.

Remo, nothing to say ?

I'm writing a restaurant guide,
I can't get involved.

But I will say one thing:

a great team was formed tonight.

We have to aim for second place,
after Rodolfo Pepe.

But Piero's sixth now!

He can do it, he's a good racehorse.

Here's to second place !

"Bonutti for Mayor".
Let's make a difference.

All we need is a fairy.

In third place with 5.3%,

Silvana Belega.

In second place with 6.8%,

the big surprise of these primaries,

the New Man, Piero Bonutti.

If we win,
we'll have to make him councilman.

We'll give him something trivial,
like culture, education.

Congratulations !

And here's the winner:

with 81 .3%, our mayoral candidate,

the man with the winning smile,
Rodolfo Pepe.

Thank you.

They say my smile gets me votes.

I was born with this smile,

and it has helped me in my career.

But I want to show
that I don't just smile.

When...

- He fell like dead weight.
-You think?

A shining light
in the gray political world,

an honest voice,

in a State racked
by vested interests.

In case of death
the runner-up steps in ?

I mean it's Bonutti.

You say a woman gets no votes
then you candidate a gay,

head of Gay Rights
and with a boyfriend.

- Where did you get this rule ?
- From Obama's website.

You're an idiot,
backing a gay is suicide.

Suicide is saying
the primaries were fake.

But a gay candidate is worse !

Discussing how to kill oneself
is very Center-Left,

why not try to solve the problem ?

- Convince Bonutti to give up.
- It won't be easy.

He has to,
so I'll win the next primaries.

I'll see to it,
a New Man is easily convinced,

just give him an honorary post.

Noway!

There have been gay mayors
in Paris and Berlin, why not here ?

This is Italy, since 1948
three words have always won:

Center, Center, Center.

The gay Left candidate won in Puglia.

In the South they're open, modern,
we're in the deep North.

And in a right-wing city.

We're down by 15 points,

Galeazzo will crush you.

I stand for those who hide
because their bosses hate gays,

those who can't rent homes,
who are ashamed to talk about it.

For them a gay candidate
is a message of hope.

Great, the Che Guevara of gays !

Stop playing the victim !

Your kind controls everything:
fashion, TV, papers, sports.

Families, the elderly, children
are being discriminated against.

- I know it hurts to be screwed !
- Screwed, me ?

How dare you talk to me like that ?!

He meant in the political sense,
settle down.

Piero just wants to give
a message to his people.

He has the right
to a prestigious chairmanship.

- The opera council.
- Transportation.

- Methane.
- Energy ?

- The Convention Center.
- Are you buying me off ?

I wouldn't like to smear
the Party name,

but if you bump me,

you'll force me to call
my friends at the newspapers.

Thanks for the meal.

- Wait, you misunderstood.
- Good !

Now what ?

L'll go see the bosses in Rome,
they'll know what to do.

They say I inaugurate
this wall too often,

but that's sterile polemics.

Today the Wall of Freedom
has reached 3O meters.

A small step for mankind,
but a giant step for our city.

- What do they say in Rome ?
- That we're jerks.

- Tell Barack Obama !
- Nothing else ?

After the debacle
of the unmarried couples bill,

we can't afford
another case against gays.

Bonutti won
and has to be our candidate.

But we don't want
to cross the Church.

For deputy mayor we need
a more moderate candidate,

more Centrist, more...

More ?

They want you.

- Me ?
- Yes.

You bump me because I'm too Centrist

and then you put me back
because you need a Centrist?

I'm not a woman for all seasons !

You want the city in his hands ?

I promise you, one hundred,
one thousand walls.

Do you want a city full of walls,

unbridled free market?

No help for the elderly, no schools
for the kids, no aid for families ?

Think about it.

Alright, but one thing must be clear:

Bonutti must accept my program.

- No problem.
- Good as done.

The Centrist Fury as deputy ?

She's against divorce,
how can we get along ?

A compromise.

I don't want the Centrist Fury
and no compromises !

I like it when you play the New Man,

but if I were you,
I wouldn't go against the Party.

They'll end up making you
pay for the election campaign.

How much to transform this rat hole
into an election office ?

- I don't know.
- Pavan !

I thoughtless.

- But she has to accept my program.
- Without discussion.

We're here to lay the foundation
for a common strategy.

First point in the strategy:
you're not gay.

- You're ill-informed.
- I'm talking about politics.

You have to be everyone's mayor,
don't mention gays,

be manly.

Not even Galeazzo says
gays hold rallies in G-strings !

But he will,
your sexuality is a weak point.

Speak for yourself.

There's no rush to get so specific.

Relax, allow your team
to introduce themselves.

Professor ltalo Taddei,

I teach Theory of Values.

I published "Mass Media and Family".

My passions are De Gasperi,

Giolitti and Saint Augustine.

Hi, I'm Samuele,

I run the magazine "Gay City".

I did my thesis on Freddie Mercury.

My passions are...

That's enough, you'll get
to know each other on the job.

Working together, ideas will come.

Have you already
thought about the program ?

A CITY FOR THE FAMILY

THE CITY OF DIFFERENCES

Why not make a synthesis
of the two programs.

Nothing to it!

We double incentives to the families

and cut festivals and concerts.

No, concerts will increase.

Let's move on, don't dig in.

Is it that important ?

- Make a note.
- Incentives.

Families need
assistance for the elderly,

municipal housing assigned
only to married couples,

or single women with children,

then taxes on night clubs
and food stamps for large families.

Can you utter a phrase
without the word "family" ?

- Does it bother you ?
- Knock it off.

- Are you envious ?
- I'm fed up.

It's non-stop provocation.

The New Man is edgy.

When Galeazzo provokes you,
what will you do ?

Stop !

To stay together,
we dissolved two parties,

kicked our allies out
and lost the elections.

I'll bring you together.

150 pages from here, 150 from there.

- 300 pages.
- No one will read it anyway.

We'll worry about it
after the elections.

If you object, join the opposition.

- You'll get 10%.
- Go do politics in Patagonia.

Wake Pavan up, nice weekend !

Pavan, let's go.

Who is it? Alessandra !

Leave your uncle alone.

Kidnapped by a monstrous alien.

Eat it, or no ice cream.

- I'm thirsty.
- She has no water.

Here it is.

So, hows the Centrist Fury ?

Pedantic, bigoted
and a bit of a jerk.

Didn't you tell her we're married ?
We're a family...

Please, I don't want
to hear the word "family".

- Why not?
- Uncle's joking.

To family !

Hadn't you left ? What is it?

FAGS, NO THANK YOU.
DO YOU WANT THIS MAN AS MAYOR ?

- They're papering the city.
- Samuele, call Associated Press !

- I'm going to respond.
- No, you mustn't.

If you talk about gays,
I'll opt out.

Then, let the civil rights
groups talk

and we'll do
a midnight vigil in protest.

With transvestites in heels ?
What a picture for families !

Look here !

Hello Adele, I'm Remo.

When you get insulted,
I think you should respond.

What's your role in this office ?

Think, this is a shameful attack,

someone has to respond.

I condemn this racist poster
of unknown origin.

There's nothing wrong
with having fun,

I play Monopoly with my kids.

His strategy's clear.

Let someone else sling the mud
then step away

to show how democratic he is.

We can't remain silent.

Who trails in the polls
has to make mayhem.

No, he has to go for politics.

- If they attacked you ?
- I have no lewd pictures.

It was a party with high school
friends, all married.

I told you not
to show your shady side.

See how he's dressed,
he looks like a showgirl.

You can't bring discrimination
into my office.

And you can't hold hands
with your little friend.

- Actually, I'm his man.
- Don't answer her, she's a bigot.

L'd say you're even a little lesbian.

I'm fed up, from now on,
I'll decide or we lock up.

We lock up, good riddance New Man !

If you give up now,
it's a political disaster

and you look like a fundamentalist.

De Gasperi said...

Enough of De Gasperi !

- Remember what Mercury said ?
- I don't care, she's a bitch.

She's not a bitch,
she's a woman who's suffered.

Don't you see how she dresses ?

Change tactic, don't challenge her,

try to understand her, soothe,

even flatter her.

- How ? She's a Doberman.
- I have an idea.

There must be a different way
to handle our relationship.

If I find one, I'll phone
or send an e-mail.

Let's go shopping-

I don't know how to dress,

with your experience in politics
you could advise me.

Let's make a truce
and see how it works out,

it couldn't get worse...

- It's too provocative.
- Show me.

It's not my style.

I'm not convinced.

A suit is better.

If your style's "punish and repent",
this is better.

Your husband has excellent taste.

You're a good shopper,

you're the first man I've met
who doesn't get bored.

- For me, a coffee.
- Diet Coke for me.

- Doesn't your husband like to shop ?
- I no longer have a husband.

I went through a traumatic divorce.

- I thought you were against divorce.
- That's why it was traumatic.

- Children ?
- They didn't come.

They didn't come and...

I have at in 4 million chance
to get pregnant.

That's why he asked for a divorce.

It's funny, for someone
who believes so much in the family.

It's not funny at all,

it's obvious you're suffering
and I respect pain.

I won't make fun of you anymore
if you always say "family".

I'm counting on it.

Meaning ?
I don't think gays are sick,

but I think it's
not a natural choice.

But it really is nature,

at 16 I realized
I looked at men and not women.

So then you became resigned ?

No, I went steady with
the prettiest girl in town,

Katia, with boobs like this.

My folks live in the mountains.

My father always said:
"Better dead than gay".

I tried... poor Katia.

Poor thing...

Did it really go that bad ?

Depression, psychotherapeutic drugs,
attempted suicide.

- How did you pull through ?
- I fell in love with Remo.

At 19 I told my father I was gay

and he told me I was dead.

That's why it pisses me off
when you say we play the victim,

reality is different
from what you see on TV.

This outfit would be perfect under
that dress back there.

- Yes, but I didn't buy it.
- I did.

A gift.

You shouldn't have, besides,
I'll never wear it.

In politics, love and fashion,
never say never.

For example, you could accept
that midnight vigil protest.

With dancing transvestites ?

And if we did it with families ?

With families ?

Hetero or gay,
they're our kids any way !

Mr. Mayor,

why do you leave posters
offending gays on City Hall walls ?

You yourself could have
been born gay !

What does this puny group want?

If you had a homosexual son,
what would you do ?

Can that jinx me ?

Respect for homosexuals !

Who's that man speaking ?

My father.

Your father ?

Didn't he say:
"Better dead than gay"?

His joining our gay rights group
was the greatest joy of my life.

What's all this bedlam ?
Are you crazy ?

I'd never thought of the gay issue
in terms of family.

Did you think we were
stem-cell test-tube babies ?

What luck !

The attack on the club,

my broken leg and cracked jaw

will give us 4 points in the polls.

Just think about getting better.

Only winning will get me better,

send the news to the TV,
magazines...

This time I'm reacting
and I'll hit hard.

What do you say ?

That I'll hit harder than you,
want to bet?

This attack was spawned by the wall,

talking about a safe city
and then using words as stones

generates violence against gays.

I ask these hoodlums
why they have it in for my staff.

You cowards, come visit,
I live in Via Marchi 32,

my car license plate is CP868EV,
I leave home every day at 7:30,

drop by, I'll offer breakfast.

Excuse me, I'm a little...

- Good !
-Yeah ?

Shouldn't I have been
a little more political ?

No, you were a real man.

Man, sort of.

You're not bad as a man either.

I got this crazy idea:
why don't we invert our roles ?

L'll defend gays
and you'll talk about families,

that'll throw them.

- Well ?
- I'll need some advice.

GALEAZZO: THE ENEMY OF GAYS

BONUTTI: A PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES

These posters are symptoms
of a male chauvinist culture

and Galeazzo is the leading figure.

Today I won't speak about gays,
but about kindergartens

because I want
to be a mayor for everyone.

As Fanfani said: “The family
is the foundation of society“.

He's cute even as a moderate.

Galeazzo is bewildered,
we're gaining ground.

- Look at the polls !
- Great team !

Before, he wasn't supposed
to talk about gays, but now you do,

he's a moderate now and Samuele
announces: "Gays under attack".

What's our message ?

You have to raise hell
when you're lagging in the polls.

A gesture of thanks.

I'm embarrassed,

it's not often in politics that...

Thank you.

Come to my home for dinner,
you can score my cooking.

- You like cooking ?
- Only traditional recipes.

- Family ones.
- Yes, how did you know?

I believe in family too,

my only regret is
that we can't have children.

I envy those who can, like you.

Wine ?

- What did I say ?
- I don't drink, can't have children.

Forgive me.

It's all delicious, no exaggeration.

Your family could open a restaurant.

We had one,
but it was our downfall,

we fought over the inheritance
and now we're not speaking.

It's a shame, we used to be so close.

Pour me a drop.

Let's talk about your misfortunes:
what's Piero like in private ?

The classic hunk,

self-centered, vain and a playboy.

- You're just jealous.
- Be quiet.

- He wanted a dog.
- Why's that matter ?

- You pick up more guys.
- Really ?

It's common knowledge.

I'll take this call,
so you can talk behind my back.

He's generous, sensitive
and is a cut above in bed.

I could tell !

Oh no, what did I say !

I'll call you back.

Adele and I
have the same taste in men,

curtains, cooking and sex.

You talked about sex with him ?

Sex is important,
my husband and I did it every day,

when you can't get pregnant easily,
you have to do it often.

Guys, I'm not drinking
with you anymore,

you make me say just anything.

A toast to my friend Adele,

who'll keep an eye on my guy
when I'm away.

We're here today to inaugurate
the painting of the wall.

We're here today to inaugurate
the painting of the wall.

You're gaining, but we could use
a proposal on crime.

Crime isn't an issue here,

the crime level is the same,
but people are more afraid.

The wall soothes them.

Do you know why
he's always inaugurating it?

Because he gains 1.8%
at each inauguration.

The wall, as a deterrent to crime,
must be elegant.

The wall is useless,

pushers just walk around it,
it's just propaganda.

Crime issues are just propaganda,

the mayor has no power,

his promises are all fluff.

So let ours be Leftist fluff,

soft safety instead of walls,
meetings,

instead of prohibitions,
people strolling.

Right, let's bring back
the grandpas in their chairs,

who observe everything
and are better than cameras.

- Safety in socialization.
- Nice !

- Did you work this out beforehand ?
- No.

Lately it's been like that.

For the elderly I'd like chairs,

telephones to call the police
and discounts on buses.

I'd like to see kids
playing in courtyards.

Let's make a list
of courtyard custodians

and get volunteers and retirees
to watch the parks.

- Want a Campari Orange ?
- No thank you, I don't drink.

Alright, just a drop.

- Love, what are you doing ?
- I'm working.

Asparagus 'carpaccio'.

- And you ?
- Me too, I'm at home.

- Who with ?
- Adele.

No, you're too upbeat.

Put her on.

He's with me,
he's happy about the polls.

- Can I relax ?
- I'll keep an eye on him.

Thank you.

Have fun, bye.

His jealousy means
you're a bit of a playboy.

I've strayed, but never more
than twice with the same person.

Being with someone less than 3 times
is not an affair.

I think it's an affair from the
first moment, from the first kiss.

If a man said that,
I'd kick him in the teeth.

Let me show you something.

I have a surprise for you.

A double poster,
since we cover all the values.

Samuele came up with various slogans:
"Vote the Couple",

"The Perfect Couple"
is my favorite.

Why should a mayor share poster space
with his deputy mayor?

You've earned it, you're good,

you know how to change your mind.

And with you at my side
I feel stronger.

Usually Centrists talk about
family and then go whoring,

you're sincere,
you embody your values.

I esteem you as a woman
and as a Centrist.

It's beautiful,

and from one
who wants unconventional couples...

- It's beautiful, thank you.
- Pleasure.

- Oh no, why did we kiss ?
- You did it.

In fact, I'm asking me.

It's not right, forgive me.

I'm so warm ! Sorry.

I don't usually kiss men like that.

I don't feel very well, excuse me.

Okay, I'm attracted to you.

I should have realized it,
I always fought with my husband too.

But this relationship
is impossible, right?

Now what do I do ?

I'll resign, leave politics,

even the city.

Don't exaggerate, nothing happened.

What? I kissed you,

you even told me
I was a sincere Centrist.

- Do you think badly of me ?
- I don't care, I'm gay.

But I'm not.

Sleeping alone is ruining me.

Are you sure it was
an orange drink ?

- No, it was Campari Orange.
- I just heard "orange".

Sorry.

Stop it, nothing serious happened.

Thank you for understanding,
I have to go now.

I'll take my things and leave.

Please, don't complicate matters.

- Of course not, but...
- Stop it.

Wait, your shoe.

I was leaving with just one shoe.

- That's my jacket.
- Sorry, I'm confused.

- Bye.
- Goodnight.

- Why are you looking at me that way ?
-You're tired, go home to bed.

But I want to make one thing clear,

I didn't come here
to make love to you.

- I know, goodnight.
- Thank heavens.

- I told you a lot of crap.
- What are you doing ?

I can't and I don't want to.

I'm gay,
even if I wanted to, I couldn't.

You'd be disappointed.

Working with Piero can do miracles !

It took one poster,
and her hair's down.

Hello, Taddei.

Samuele's doing excellent work,
the news is out everywhere.

When does he leave the hospital ?

- I'm not usually inconspicuous.
- How are you ?

Fine, you ?

- Everything okay ?
- Sure, why ?

The groups want to show support,
you'll be a gay symbol.

- It's not a good day.
- Why ?

Adele, we have a lot to talk about:

traffic, the southern extension...

Two meetings: a social center
and a kindergarten-closing.

You have a right to a place where
your children can grow up healthy,

therefore we don't want
this kindergarten to close.

Kindergarten ?

I'm here with you to defend
your right to a sit-in.

Often one's rights

are conquered...

through struggle.

Excuse me.

- You want to build in that area ?
- The highway extension passes there.

I MUST TALK TO YOU

The city has to develop
along the southern axis.

ME TOO

Nothing to say ?

- Alright.
- It's all clear, you can go.

What's clear?

It's evident that...

There are different approaches
to the subject,

so she and I will do
a political synthesis.

The Party should be kept out ?

I want you to get the hell out.

- He knows what he's doing.
- He seems confused to me.

Piero, we were foolish...

but a secret affair
with a gay playboy...

I have values
and this contradicts them all.

I'm glad to hear you say that,
I agree with you.

- So, why did you do it?
-You did it all !

You're the one who made me drink,
then you brought me...

It was a mistake,
we won't do it anymore.

Start by dressing
in a less provocative way.

Provocative ?
But I'm wearing a jacket!

You dress like a man !

If you want to be left alone,
show your boobs.

- Boobs ?
- Yes.

- Are you joking with me ?
- Sorry, I'm all confused.

This is a perverse deviance !

Maybe the more I repress it,
the stronger it gets.

I've never been called
a "perverse deviance".

That other time was pure chance,

if we try again, I'll fail for sure.

- Should we try again ?
- Let's get it over with.

- Here ?
- Yes.

I swear this never
happened to me before.

I've always failed with women.

Did you have to start with me ?

- I don't want a secret affair.
- Don't use that word.

Up to 3 times it's not an affair,
I told you that.

An affair begins with a kiss.

I realize you're sorry
you're no longer gay...

What gave you that idea ?

Tiny nuances.

I am gay!

I'm 150% gay,

I'm super-gay,
don't dare question that!

Let me explain
a simple concept to you,

gays go with men, but I'm a woman.

- So, you're at least bisexual.
- No, I'm gay.

So, why did you leap on me ?

Out of generosity.

Because you're frustrated,
I pity you.

Pity ?

Leave me alone,
go have your fun with someone else.

- I'm sorry.
- No, I'm sorry.

The idea of being bisexual scares me,
I didn't mean those things.

- I can't keep my strength in check.
- What a blow!

Did I hurt you ? Let me see.

- It's all red.
- I can't see a thing.

The entire gay world
has expressed solidarity,

Prague, Barcelona.

After this violence,
aren't you afraid ?

Actually, I'm scared witless,
but don't write that.

What happened to your eye ?

- I bumped into a door.
- No, that's a punch.

- Don't worry about it.
- Sit right here.

Paola, come take a look.

Sit here, show us.

Just forget it.

- Remove your glasses.
- Sit down.

This is a punch.

- Now tell us who did it.
- Were they masked ?

I argued for a parking spot.

- Why didn't you say so ?
- Not to upset you.

Where did it happen ?

Near the house, in Via...

It's clear, it was them.

It's nothing.

I appreciate your desire
to avoid tensions,

but if you got beat up, say so.

Stop, I'm the boss here,

not a word of this ever again.

I've a bombshell for the front page:

Bonutti gets beaten up,
but remains silent to avoid tension.

Look what they printed !

Buy up all the copies,
it's gotta vanish from newsstands.

No use, it'll hit
the national press tomorrow.

Then find out who beat him up,

or this will turn on us.

Get moving on it.

- Hair?
- Shaved.

- No, long, curly.
- It wasn't a skin-head.

- Eyes ?
- Green, penetrating.

Mouth ?

Regular, but full lips.

- Like Samuele ?
- Much more.

- Adele ?
- Not like Adele, not at all full.

He needs a bodyguard.

A bodyguard ?
Tell him, I don't need one.

No, you need one.

I refuse to have a bodyguard,
I'll run the risk...

- Sorry.
- It happens.

- You're a brave man.
- I am ?

Today you earned a vote.

You refused protection ?

You worry me,

take the protection, a bodyguard.

I run no risk.

Adele says there's
a mood of violence against gays.

It's propaganda,
don't believe the papers.

Don't worry.

Please look after yourself,
be careful.

The news must be taken abroad,
the case has to swell.

Did you really have to describe me
to the police ?

I didn't know what to say.

- You keep gaining.
- You've picked up 4 points.

We have to strike
while the iron's hot!

Present your anti-crime plan,
before your eye heals.

What are you saying ?

Press conference on soft safety:

talk about grandpas in their chairs,
children in courtyards.

With the bleeding candidate sitting
next to his battered spokesman.

- A media bombshell !
- We do it tomorrow ?

The plan isn't ready yet,

we have to write it.

- Go home and write it.
- No !

Why not?

- We can't both be gone.
- If there's an emergency ?

Do you think you're indispensable ?
Get out !

Home...

That's three ! It's an affair.

Don't I wish.

It feels like love to me.

Dammit, to me too.

We have to work hard,
if we don't want it to last.

It can't be love,

we're too different,
would you like to be with me ?

- Never.
- Me neither.

It's simple attraction,
we just have to resist.

But I can't with you.

- I just take Ormotin.
- What's that ?

A medicine that eliminates desire.

Like bromide !

Piero, sweetheart !

Sorry to have you see me like this.

- Hows Piero ?
- Pretty well.

That's a relief.

What are you doing here ?
Seeing a lover in secret?

What lover ? No way.

That's Piero's shirt, he hates
a woman's scent, so he's out,

I'd guess he lent you the house.

Yes, actually,

he lent me the house
because I have a lover...

but I can't meet him at my house.
Nosy neighbors.

Is he in there ?

No, he's already left.

Is he an important politician ?

You have to tell me who he is,
I just love gossip.

I really can't,

it's better if I don't tell you.

I'll find out anyway,
we have the same tastes.

I'll go find Piero,
know where he is ?

I think he went
to see the police chief.

Okay

It's Favella, from the Great
Center party, he's the only cute one.

- Yes, it's him.
- I knew it.

I'd given him a thought myself.

Imagine that!

These Centrist women !

- What's wrong ?
- Remo's back.

- Where is he ?
- He went out.

What a mess !

Did he make a terrible scene ?

He came through the door,
I was in there,

naked, wearing your shirt and...

He didn't suspect a thing.

Thank God !

Prejudices can serve a purpose.

Sure, but I felt so bad.

We can't keep deceiving him,

he's such a good man,

so nice.

We can't keep deceiving him.

We have to stop this,
scientifically and definitively.

Shouldn't it be taken with water?

Full strength works better.

Zero point five.

Sorry, I don't know
what's happening to me,

it must be the stress
of the election campaign.

- Is there another man ?
- No, I swear it.

You sound sincere.

The bastards !

It hurts ?

Maybe the shock from the aggression
keeps you from...

You're right, maybe that's it.

L'll never leave you alone.

Poor Piero !

What are those drops ?

- Vitamin A, for the skin.
- Good, I'll take them too.

It's for dry skin,

your skin's soft, you don't need any.

Adele, you're so beautiful.

We've been apart for ten days
and it's working,

but try to be less provocative.

Are you schizo ?

Dressed like a man I'm sexy,
dressed like a woman I'm provocative,

you tell me howl should dress.

I'm not here this afternoon,
I'm with Favella,

we're meeting at his place,
he wants me in the Great Center.

- Why's she dressed like that ?
- I know, but I can't say.

She left us in this mess
to talk about the Great Center.

You believe
the Great Center fairytale ?

Adele's having an affair
with Favella.

- What the fuck are you saying ?
- Everyone knows it.

- He even bought her that dress.
- What a whore !

From a political standpoint.

- She's to say if she's with Favella.
- She yelled it to the whole office !

But if she sleeps with him, things
change, from a political standpoint.

Meaning ?

What do you know about politics ?
I have something urgent, I'm leaving.

The parish delegations
are on their way.

You speak to them !

What do I say to the parishes ?

Bonutti,
I'm in a meeting with your deputy.

- With this music ?
- Want to join us ?

Oh no, they're doing it in groups!

There are 15 of us today,
usually there are many more.

The music is for the bugs.

Bonutti is one of us,

a new Centrist party can unite
the most unexpected strengths.

- What a lot of energy !
- Yes, we're very united.

- What did I miss ?
- We began a while ago.

Eighteen missed calls !

- Some are mine.
- They're all yours.

What's so urgent?

Nothing, I wanted
to ask you something.

What ?

About the traffic plan.

- What?
- About the traffic plan.

If Via Cavour should be
made a one-way street...

So, you made eighteen calls
about a one-way street !

You called because you're jealous.

Noway!

Remo's back, we're good together.

I've even stopped taking the drops,

I'm no longer attracted to you.

I won't be joining the Great Center.

I told you, it's a misunderstanding.

This is my third glass,
you make me loose my grip.

How does Piero seem to you lately ?

He seems so distant, far away.

- It must be the campaign.
- He says that too.

Instinct tells me the opposite,
have you noticed anything ?

- Has he been meeting anyone ?
- Not that I know of.

- If you knew, you'd tell me.
- Of course.

You have my total trust.

How are things with Favella ?

Well...

Wait, let me guess.

You have the gaze of a woman in love,

but you're tense,
look how you stir the polenta !

If I don't, it'll stick.

I know, he's made you his mistress.

Poor Adele !

Be strong !

Don't you know anything by Queen ?

I was at the meeting, but I'm
not with Favella, he can come to us.

You don't believe me ?

Who blew the lizard up in the sink ?

Math and geography, get inside !

Everyone, go searching for marjoram,
this here.

- Come take a look.
- It's fundamental for lamb.

He confides in me,

He confides in me,

he asks me if you have a lover.

I feel like a jerk,
I'd like to tell him.

He's so sweet.

- Yeah, we've been married 14 years.
- Married ?

Not legally, but we had a reception

with all our relatives, right here.

What's to tell him ?
It's over between us, right?

Remo says it's you two
that aren't doing so well.

What do you want?

Why can't you admit
you're different?

Different from whom ?

Different from everyone,
from those who are different.

You're gay,
but you're in love with me.

You discriminate against me
because I'm a woman,

if I were a man, you'd have taken
this affair seriously

and talked about it with Remo.

Remo is transparent,

if he has something inside,
he says it.

You're afraid your gay voters
will learn you've been with a woman ?

I'm afraid my father will find out.

I already made him suffer once.

See what you're like ?

You preach sexual freedom,
but you're a bigot, a prude,

a hypocrite.

They can see us.

You're there ?

Have you found some ?

- Yes, plenty.
- Here it is.

- That's not marjoram.
- But it's the same family.

It has to be real marjoram,
keep at it.

See the prejudice ?

People don't even believe
the obvious.

You're the first to have prejudices.

Okay, I'll tell Remo,

but not my father.

- They barely asked a question.
- I want to watch you just the same.

- I'm in love with a woman.
- Cut it out.

It's not a joke.

For two months I've been having
an affair with Adele.

I've tried to stop.

- Don't be like that.
- Leave me alone.

I know it's terrible for you
to see me with a woman.

It doesn't matter if it's
a woman, a camel or an alien,

you fell in love with another person.

I can't live without you.

I don't want to leave you,

I want to leave her,

it might take some time.

Let's see if I get this.

You're proposing a threesome,

you're with me and when you can't
resist, you see your lover.

Maybe it's the only solution.

I'm glad to see
that you're so reasonable.

We've been together for 14 years,

you can't propose a triangle to me.

I can't let you leave me.

L can't let you leave me,
so I'll leave you.

- You're exaggerating.
- Shut up !

What are you doing ?

I'll show you.

Meaning ?

I'll get a dog, pick up guys.

- That's not you.
- You don't know me.

Don't leave, I love you.

And her? Don't you love her?

I don't know, I love you both.

Shut up, I don't want
to hear your voice anymore.

Dad, I wasn't assaulted.

I know, Remo hit you.

- He's already told you everything ?
- He didn't want to.

I called him, he was in tears,
he said it was an allergy.

- He's never had allergies.
- I know. You're a playboy.

You can't handle a marriage
and you want to be mayor.

I never cheated on your mother.

Poor woman, she's been
crying since yesterday.

- Hows Remo ?
- Terrible.

Dad, did he also tell you
who the person is that...

I'm not interested in your lovers.

You'll never find another like Remo.

- You and Remo broke up ?
- Who told you that?

Lucilla went out with him
and saw his tears,

he said it was allergies,
but he's never had any.

- Mind your own business!
- This is our business.

You break up after the election
campaign, not during,

think of Sarkozy.

- Is it true you broke up ?
- You too ?

I'm going home, cancel everything.

Do I come in ?

I don't.

- You're sorry I came ?
- No, I'm glad you did.

- But...
- I didn't say "but".

No, you didn't,
but I read it in your eyes.

Try to understand,

Remo and I just broke up,
I need to be alone.

Sure, of course.

Sorry, I was wrong to come.

So, I'll be going.

Listen, if...

in light of the new decisions,
we'll promise:

trash containers,
burial of residues and...

- Are you listening to me ?
- Sure, sorry.

Remo doesn't answer the phone,

my father says he'll kill himself.

We can promise
the "no extension" committee...

- Piero, come on !
- Remo's stopped eating.

- He'll lose his job.
- And we'll lose the elections !

We have a meeting with the dockers,
want to know more ?

L'll do the talking.

I'm getting out, I need to walk.

We'll be in touch...

I'm not mad at you,
you fell in love with him.

I had the same lousy luck,
I understand you.

- I could have told you.
- It wasn't up to you.

Don't treat me so well, get mad.

Why are you so good ?
People rip you to shreds.

I know, I've already
been through this.

Piero went with you
because I'm too jealous.

No, don't say that.

You're a wonderful person,
it's not your fault.

Once in a while, if you'd like,

if you need to talk,
I'd like to see you again.

It's not a good idea,

you're with him now.

You think so ? He's so distant.

You can't talk to me
about your problems with him.

- Isn't it a bit much ?
- Sorry, you're right.

- It's just that you inspire trust.
- I know.

Okay, I'll be going.

- Who told you I come here ?
- Samuele.

Don't be mad at him,
I threatened to fire him.

- Hows it going ?
- Just great.

I was a jerk, forgive me.

I feel awful without you,
like being separated from my life.

- You're the one who fell in love.
- It's over with Adele.

Anyway it wouldn't work,
I'm too depressed.

You want to come back to me to feel
better and it'll just begin again.

I might be tempted,

but I won't give in.

You're a piece of shit.

Wait, it won't happen again, I swear.

It won't happen again.

Talk!

What's left to say ?

I walk up,

we talk, I look at him,
he looks at me.

And then ?

And then he says: "I live here".

And you 7

I say: "Nice neighborhood",

and walk away.

Because I'm not a playboy like you.

I can't be without you.

I swear it's over with Adele.

- Problems on the block ?
- Tell your candidate over coffee.

- Problems on the block ?
- Tell your candidate over coffee.

- Thank you, take care.
- Goodbye.

- What are your requests ?
- Would you pass the sweetener?

Here it is.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

- I have something to tell you.
- Sure.

- I'm back with Remo.
- Great !

I'm serious, I love him.

We have to find a way
to put an end to our affair.

I already have.

- What is it, a survey ?
- No.

Positive, for what ?

For a pregnancy test, I'm pregnant.

Hello, Ma'am.

- You said it was impossible.
- Almost impossible.

- Now what will you do ?
- With 1 chance in 4 million.

I can't wait for
the right man to come along.

You want to keep the baby,
by yourself?

Want me to explain why ?

You're gay, you love Remo,
you're unfaithful...

- No.
- Yes, you are.

You change your mind too often,

moreover, mayor and deputy mayor
have meetings, not children.

- You may begin.
- Fine, let's start.

You did it all yourself,
I have no say.

You're right, let's do this:

if you declare you're hetero,
leave Remo and marry me in church,

I'll think about it.

You know that's not possible,
what kind of message is that ?

To be mayor,
you need a traditional family ?

You're about to be a father
and you worry about your message.

Your life
is a communication-strategy.

There's a big hullabaloo,
the parents took your advice.

They say the sit-in was your idea.

We have to go and
you have to talk to them.

Kids are a delicate problem,
I'll go another clay.

Are you drunk ?
Galeazzo went and he looked great.

- You need to make the evening news.
- Then, I'll go alone.

L'll come along to help,
it's a delicate issue...

No, I need to be alone,

besides the parents trust me,
you'd best stay away.

He's never acted like that.

CLINICAL ANALYSES LABORATORY
POSITIVE

Hello, sorry for being late.

- What if you win ?
- Will you close the kindergarten ?

Relax, our program for children
includes...

lf you win,
will you abolish law 4777 ?

Yes, that's our intention.

How, since the abolishment appeal
was denied ?

Where would the fire fighters go ?

Our technicians are working
on this point.

We want concrete answers,
not vague phrases.

You're right, I'm vague...

I've just received
some personal news.

We don't give a damn, we've been
here for three cold nights.

Row.

Adele's pregnant.

Pregnant?

So, what do you want to do ?

- She'll have it and keep it.
- Really ?

Think I want to be a family man ?

I don't know,

I could leave you, for a son.

I'm happy you're having a baby,
it's a beautiful thing.

In a certain sense,
we'll both be daddies.

What? You're no part of this.

Why not?

If you become a dad, so do I.

- Adele will do everything herself.
- How ?

Have you seen my sister?

School, tennis, music, homework.

How can she do it alone ?
And be deputy mayor as well.

It's not certain
she'll be deputy mayor.

- Should I marry her?
- Of course not.

But we can't leave this child
to his destiny.

It's your child, our child,

the only one we can ever have.

You sound nuts.

If Adele had 1 chance in 4 million,
the two of us have even less.

It's wonderful luck,

besides, I like Adele,
she's something special.

Okay then, what should we do ?

We have to find a way
to give this child a father.

- I could be the father.
- Are you crazy ?

- You're raving.
- Your child needs a father.

I'll speak to Adele,
you stay out of it.

- Hello.
- Here he is !

Come right in.

Don't you ever watch TV ?

- What is it?
- You really mucked it up.

We put the candidates back-to-back
on the subject of kindergarten.

Ah, the kindergarten.

L studied this case for four nights

and here's my plan.

It's true, I'm vague,

but I've had some personal news...

Both of you as fathers,
are you crazy ?

Don't get all steamed up,
it's just an idea.

There are no ideas, either
Piero marries me or disappears.

Since he's already married to you,
he disappears.

A child can't grow up with no father.

Right, but two are too many.

You're wrong,
don't you read the papers ?

There are only half fathers nowadays,

with two halves you get a whole one,
you're privileged.

I'm not listening to you anymore.

Let me turn my phone on.

It's a spa day, the phone stays off.

- It's our day.
- There was a kindergarten problem.

All resolved, I read a news report.

This school

will never close.

Here comes the good part, wait.

Gays don't give a damn
about children,

since they can't have any.

How about that ?

Television is in their hands,
it's the editing...

So, we have to make sure
we don't look like jackasses,

know what it'll cost you ?

- Five points in the polls.
- For one report ?

It was broadcast six times,
we're in all the papers.

And Galeazzo is trying
to get on national news.

We have to patch it up,
only Adele can save us.

Her phone's off,
do you know where she is ?

- You know where I can find her?
- Me ? No.

He never knows a thing.

Piero can't be my child's father
as long as he's with you.

You're right,
a triangle is humiliating.

- I never accepted it.
- Then, why talk ?

Because I'd do anything possible
for our child's well-being.

- What's this 'our' ?
- The three of us.

I won't listen to these absurdities.

You already had your triangle
and I had no idea.

This baby is already
the child of a triangle.

Adele has never missed a day.

If she doesn't get here
for the evening news, you go.

- Learn it by heart.
- Giving orders now ?

- You're under our administration.
- You never get it right.

- I got 1O points for you !
- Because they beat you up.

Three points the first time
and seven the second.

- And our anti-crime plan ?
- You've lost 1.5%.

We're the political "suits",

while he has the ideas,
the creative office, the posters.

Anyway, those three jerks down there
are paying, bring them the bill.

If I'd come with you to the
school, I'd have helped you,

I have three kids. What do you know
about parents' problems ?

What can he know ?

First supposition:
I'm the First Lady and you're second,

we split the clays and on Sundays
we all visit the grannies.

Remo, no !

I believe in a traditional family.

We have to compromise,
that's how the Center-Left works.

- But not a family.
- Yes, it does.

To win, your policies
have to be coherent.

Cut it out,
three people can't have a child.

But not alone either!
Want to leave him to a nanny ?

If she drugs him ?

Relaxed and concentrated,
did you memorize the speech ?

They mustn't see you reading.

You're a wonderful person,

but you people are you

and we're us.

If he wants,
he can visit on Saturdays.

You're sad because you wish Piero
would propose these things.

He thinks them,
but doesn't know it yet.

That's us, I plow the path
and he follows later.

You're stubborn, you don't give up.

It's my only chance to have a child.

You know what that means.

Yes.

Dear mothers and dear fathers,

kindergartens have been a priority
for our party since...

The last time
I made a fool of myself,

I wasn't prepared.

I know you won't vote for me,
I wouldn't either.

But I'm not here looking for votes,

but to talk to you about my
problems.

As you know, I'm gay,

but...

I've fallen in love with a woman.

Now she's pregnant with my child.

I'd found out
the day I came to speak to you,

I never thought I'd become a father.

Wouldn't you have been distracted ?

Some will think:
"That gay has repented !"

But that's not it,

I love my man more than before.

But I love her too,

she's a wonderful woman,

she appears tough,
but really she's tender, tolerant.

She's the ideal woman
to have a child with.

I'd like to love them both
and be a good father,

because I don't feel different,
I feel doubly different.

Even if I often ask myself:

different from whom ?

These words might cost me
the election and the people I love,

but we live just one life
so I don't want to lie.

If you want a mayor like this,
here I am,

otherwise Galeazzo isn't so bad.

But I know I'd be better,

for example,
regarding this school,

if we turned our viewpoint around...

Bonutti said he got a woman pregnant.

He wants to win the Centrist vote,
I bet he'll marry her.

He said he loves his boyfriend too
and wants to be with them both.

He's ruined himself
with his own hands, what a jerk.

He also said you'd be
an excellent mayor.

He did ?

What a fair opponent, so correct...

intelligent.

- A nice speech.
- Convincing.

You were good.

Maybe a little lengthy about Adele.

No, it was quite well-balanced.

- Luca is proud of you.
- Who's Luca ?

A proposal of mine: Luca or Lucia.

I'd been thinking Emma or Ezio.

Excuse me, I'll decide the name.

In a family,
the name is decided together.

Sure, but we're not a family.

There are too many of us,

two fathers, two husbands...

At least let us be uncles.

Not even, second cousins at best.

Cousins don't count for anything.

- What name would you choose ?
- Amintore.

Who's the father ?

On the day of the inauguration
of the new City Council,

to welcome our new councilors...

My daddy.

MY DADDIES' NAMES ARE PIERO AND...

Hurray for our mayor!

Translation
Charlotte Lantery

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