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A GIRL CALLED JULES

Jules! Phone, darling.

What a mess! Are you ready, darling?

I II inform Madam.

Come in, please.

Put it down on here.

Splendid! Madam is on time...

Phone, Jules!

Dont get married. Its worse than Christmas.

Would you like a final fitting, Madam?

Jules! Answer the phone, will you? No, thanks, were late.

My daughter has to be at church already.

Her fiance is an engineer and punctual.

Thank you. Best wishes.

Jules, phone!

You havent killed yourself by any chance, have you?

Jules, please!

If you dont want to answer, hand over the line.

Leave it, Mom. - Why? It could be Lorenzo.

No. You re in crisis.

My heads spinning already. I dont get you. - Whats new.

Cant you look at me when I m talking to you?

Come on! Give your mommy a nice fake smile... No.

The happy groom himself wont fall for it.

What can I do for you? - Nothing.

Keep on doing nothing for me.

Act III. Scene: Mother.

What do you want from me? To take you seriously?

Darling, its just a wedding. No matter what happens.

Hurry up, instead. Lorenzos waiting.

Think that tomorrow, God willing... - God doesnt give a damn.

Please, God. Tell me what I have to do.

Hello? Hello?

Jules! Phone.

Why dont you answer the phone, sweetheart?

Weve got sad eyes...

Yes? No, not yet. I m late.

I had to talk to Jules, calm her down. Alright. I II be right down.

Lia? - Yes, Madam.

Slippers, dressing gowns... Forgotten anything? - No, Madam.

Ive put everything in, dont worry.

What are you doing? Messing up my hair? You know I m late?

Anything else to put in the bag? - No, thanks. Nothing else, Lia.

Do you realise Jenny, uncle Williams daughter

sees her mother only once a month?

You, instead, are with me. With Lia.

You dont go to school...

Cheer up. Lia will let you go out. You wont even think about me.

Dont look like that! Come on!

I cant stand staying in Perugia on Sunday. I II be away for just 2 days.

Finish off my eyes.

You re beautiful. - Dont be silly! You too are a beautiful girl.

Its not true. I look like my poor Dad.

No one notices me.

Do you think this is the right time for making such a fuss?

Take me with you, Mom!

Jules, thats enough! I told you I cant.

Miss Jules?

Should I turn on the lights, Miss Jules?

No. I want to stay in the dark.

Are you sure you want nothing? - I m fine!

Come on, be a good girl.

Maybe youve got a slight fever.

Jules, dont cry. Its nothing.

Did you see? She left me alone...

She left. - What are you saying?

And I? I mean nothing, then?

Arent we here together...

you and I?

You shouldnt be crying.

You know what shes like. She likes to go out...

get about.

She left with a man, right?

Are you jealous?

What kind of person is he?

A man, like everybody else.

My father wasnt like other men.

He loved me.

Is it true that he loved me?

Of course, darling.

He loved you.

This is why you re named after him.

Giulio.

Like a boy.

My handsome boy.

A boy...

called Giulio.

I m not a boy. I m like my mom.

There are many boys called Maria. So what?

Jules, ignore the boys.

Dont let them touch you.

You didnt do it, right?

No, I didnt.

Nor did l, you know?

You must never believe what they tell you.

Theyre just nasty.

Jules, you dont know what men are capable of doing to us.

What do they do to us?

They just do us harm.

You should never let them touch you.

You must always be the way you are. Pure...

Beautiful...

Like an angel.

Did I scare you? - No. But you didnt need to touch me.

I m sorry. Shall I come with you?

I havent seen you for quite a while.

Well, Ive been studying a lot for my final examination.

Can we see each other often? I might coach you in maths.

I m very good at maths. - But you got a D.

How do you know? - My sister told me.

Its an excuse to stay with you.

I dont need private lessons. Lia is there to help me.

Alright.

Lorenzo, mate! So, did you pluck up your courage?

The special edition of The Smoocher: At what level are you? Zero?

Mind your own business! - Did you get to the panties?

Go to hell! - He hasnt yet.

Sorry. I dont know what came over them.

Id really like to get engaged to you. - I cant do that.

But, I really love you, Jules. I II marry you when I graduate.

I II never get married. Men are evil.

What? I want to make you happy.

So, lets get engaged. Only, you must never touch me.

Swear! - I swear. Ive got something for you.

You know...

Ive always had it with me, waiting to find the courage to speak to you.

Thank you.

Ive got nothing to give to you.

Wait!

Thanks.

I know it was just a fling. - You wont do that, dear slob.

Why? When its over, its over. Its not a matter of pride.

Well make a spectacle of ourselves. Have we no dignity?

You miss that man, Mom?

Forgive me, Jules. It wont happen again.

I II always be with you.

You always say that but then... - I swear to you!

If you were a bit older... If you could understand...

OK! Lets run away!

Well leave Perugia and go to another town, maybe!

To the sea! You like the sea, right?

Come in.

Do you need anything?

No, thank you, Lia. You can go to sleep.

Come, Jules. I II make your bed.

No, Lia. Tonight, I m sleeping in my moms bed. Right?

Sure, sweetheart. Sure.

Good night. - Good night.

You II like the sea a lot!

You II become dark-skinned like a black boy.

Lia will prepare everything. Well leave tomorrow evening. OK?

But... Its better if we dont take Lia along. - Why?

Send her back to Venice. I want to be alone with you.

Jules! Hurry up, darling! - Yes, Mom.

Try giving her a shaking-up.

I m going to the bank. Where did I put my purse?

Here it is, Madam.

Dont worry. Everythings about ready.

Packing crates and bags... I feel like a drifter.

Look at this foam! Its so soft and perfumed.

Its for women.

For girls like you, it takes soap.

Now think about becoming a woman.

Come, I II wash your back. - When will I become a woman?

You re already becoming one.

Its a matter of months.

What a drag! One always has to wait.

I want to grow up right away. I have to get married.

To get married?

Who to? - Lorenzo. We got engaged.

What did you do with him?

You want to get pregnant? To become old and ugly?

Forget about your Lorenzo.

Hell never be able to give you what I can give you.

Luckily, you re leaving tonight.

Dont end up like other girls.

Like what?

Look at yourself, Jules.

You re beautiful.

You need no one...

You dont need me either.

Dont forget it!

Even if we shouldnt see each other again.

Yes, Lia. Its nice...

Anyway, its the last time.

Its the last time.

The last time...

Good morning, Miss.

More greetings cards for you. And a package too.

Excuse me. At least, sign the delivery note.

Franco? Its me, Jules.

Jules, my love! Ive been trying to get you all morning.

I couldnt. I didnt dare to.

You re crazy!

Listen to me, please.

I didnt tell him anything.

I cant. Its too late.

You have to, Jules!

I love you and you love me. Theres nothing...

more important than you. - What am I to do, my love?

Tell him the truth! Or else, I will!

I II pick you up as you leave the church.

Dont go through with it, Jules!

Promise me!

Alright. I II do as you say.

Is it free? - Yes.

Where to? - Santa Maria del Giglio.

May I go out for a while? - Ask my mother.

Shes resting upstairs.

OK. You can go. - Thanks, Miss.

In the name of The Father, The Son and Holy Ghost.

So, my child. Youve got nothing to tell me?

I think...

Ive sinned.

Hey, girl!

Hi, Mom! Ive brought you the magazines. - Thats very kind.

Mom!

You re a maid today?

The worlds back to front and exercise keeps you young.

Vogue rejected your article?

Not at all! Last months article was 3/ 4 of the page. - Gosh!

Leave it! Your mother will take it out on me if you dont eat any lunch.

Mind your own business. Idiot!

Sorry but I m so angry today...

I have a down on everyone.

Did something happen to you?

I have a down on Father Dario.

Why? What did he do to you? - Want to know?

He gave me a kiss. - No!

Good Heavens! - Oh, yes! A priest.

Where did he do it?

In the sacristy.

I was saying a prayer... It hadnt even occured to me.

He came close to me and he kissed me.

How?

Like this. Look.

You re nuts!

Hi. Serafina cant come.

Why so?

Shes busy. - How do you know?

Because she works at my place.

Is this moped yours? - Yes.

Why dont teach me how to ride?

No. Its dangerous. Besides...

it spurts oil from the exhaust.

Youd dirty your dress.

If it gets dirty, I II wash it.

Alright then.

My name is Amerigo. - And I m Jules.

Slowly!

Watch out!

Wheres the brake? - Watch out!

Damn it! Are you crazy? I got hurt.

Nice mechanic you are! You taught me nothing.

Yeah? Go home on foot.

I m going to the movies. - You re going to Serafinas.

I saw you the other day, on the beach.

Well done. You enjoy watching?

You have to be with me only.

So you can teach me to ride a moped... and many other things.

Will you give me a kiss?

Come on! Wake up. Get to work. Go to school.

Ive been up since 7 oclock.

Whats wrong, darling? You dont feel well?

Its nothing. Come on, get up!

Congratulations!

Dont look so scared!

Youve got nothing to be ashamed of.

You re not a girl anymore, thats all.

Come on! Get up!

What are you doing here at this hour?

Where have you been lately?

Away. I had things to do.

Hey, you! I must go back to bed!

So...

Will you tell me where youve been?

I was sick.

Its been like a nightmare.

I wanted to die.

Ive always been that way. Motionless, like now.

I wasnt feeling at ease. Everything was different.

I didnt know what to believe.

It was as if everything was falling apart.

And no one could help me.

But, its over now.

Yes. But, Ive changed completely.

They saw you with Amerigo!

Firstly, you should say good evening. Secondly, I went for a ride, mind you!

Yeah? And then?

Liar! You know hes my boyfriend, no?

I didnt do anything! Besides, I dont give a damn about Amerigo.

Ive been out but not too far. Its nicer at night.

Besides, its not even chilly.

Lorenzo has just phoned. Hes coming tomorrow.

Hell be studying engineering in Rome.

Hes coming specially to see you.

Who are you writing to?

To the bank. I bought a textile mill.

It was Uncle Ubaldos idea. It seems to be a good buy.

Mom, am I very rich?

We own some factories here and two coal mines at Cardiff.

Why dont we go back to London?

Our home is there. The house my dad was born in.

Our home is the place where we wake up, he used to say.

Yet, I m eager to go back to London.

I often think about it, you know?

I feel its important to me.

Theres no turning back.

Life is made of departures.

Where did she go?

Jules! - Unbelievable!

Madam, I m going to check the pinewoods. - Thanks.

Jules! Where are you?

Theyre shouting themselves hoarse. Why dont you go?

No, I wont. - Isnt he your fiance?

What does it matter?

I want a kiss now.

Go ask Father Dario for a kiss!

Who told you that? Serafina? Its not true!

Shes envious, thats why she made it up!

Priests girlfriend! - Its not true! Not true!

He did it all of a sudden. I didnt want to. I ran off at once.

You really didnt want it? - No.

I want to be kissed only by you.

Whats wrong? - Thats it! I want to make love.

Why? What are we doing?

No! Real lovemaking between a man and a woman.

You dont know what men are capable of doing to us.

Men only do harm.

Do you love me?

I do, but you must let me do it.

What does she have against me?

Nothing. She has a grouch against me.

And since I like you, she punishes me.

I dont appeal to her as a mother.

I dont let her live like others do.

Tell her to write to me, if she wants to.

Is that it? - You didnt enjoy it?

You hurt me.

Because you didnt help me.

What was I supposed to do?

Forget it, theres nothing more we can do. - Why?

You re strange.

What do you mean by strange?

You re different. From Serafina, for example.

Everythings easier with her.

But you... Do you love me or her?

I love you but what am I to do?

Say, am I strange? - Are you crazy or what?

Silence!

Let me see.

Copy it out. There are 5 minutes left.

You didnt notice it? - What do you take us for?

Well, hes a professor. He looks so serious.

Like all dirty old men, I can tell you.

During the philosophy lesson, he couldnt take his eyes off you.

Its obvious hes seeking Platos aesthetics on you.

Are you coming, Jules?

Good morning, Professor. - Good morning.

How boring, eh? - Were you going to the cinema?

No, just going for a walk. - So am I.

So, lets stroll together.

Like Aristotle and his pupils. - With pleasure.

But why arent you out with your girlfriends? - I have none.

Whats with you? Ive been waiting for you at the usual place...

You shouldnt anymore.

Why? What did I do to you?

You re just a boy!

Do you like it?

Want to read others? I have plenty of them.

Do you find me strange?

No, Jules. Not strange.

You re different... Better, I mean.

You are... A girl who understands. Let me explain.

A girl older than her age.

You re still to be discovered, to be formed.

Mom, the philosophy professor asked me to marry him

and I said yes.

Is that a joke? A funny one, I hope.

Its true! He loves me.

He hugged me and told me he needs me so much.

Thanks, dear. I have a stomach ache. - Alright, Madam.

See how helpful a mother is?

I m going to do our packing. Were leaving tomorrow.

Weve arrived at St. Maria del Giglio. - Thank you.

How much? - 2,000, Miss.

Ah, its you, Miss! Good morning and welcome back! Take a look.

Were setting it up for tomorrow.

Has my fiance come?

No. He hasnt arrived yet. Dont worry, he wont be late.

The engineer has always been so punctual.

Meanwhile, would you like to confess?

No use, Father. I m not getting married.

Sorry? - I wont get married. I just came to tell Lorenzo.

If theres a hindrance...

I can help you, you know. - No one can help me, Father.

My child!

Maybe this delay is a sign of Providence.

Dont do something irreparable.

You may speak to God in confession.

No. Its not about confessing.

I just cant get married.

I II never make my husband happy. - How can you tell?

These qualms prove that, deep down,

you are a sensitive and honest soul.

You II make your Lorenzo happy!

Dont you understand, Father? - What?

Physically, I m imperfect.

I realized it some time ago.

But I didnt talk about it. I was ashamed.

And I was hoping for a miracle!

You re bored because you re hanging out with boys.

Come with me. I II amuse you.

I dont get it.

Excuse me. - Not at all.

Hi.

Heres someone who always thinks about us.

As soon as he found out were here, he dashed over to Cortina!

Romantic, isnt it? - Whos that guy?

Luciano, the owner.

Come. I II show you to the room.

Did you hurt yourself? - No. My binding has cracked.

I thought you were angry at me...

for what happened last night.

You re starting to like me, arent you?

Does it mean a lot to you? - Of course.

Yes. I love you, I guess.

You always know whats right and whats wrong to do.

Like last night. You were right.

While I am... the way you saw me.

I want to be you. - Why dont you try? Its easy.

All you have to do is find an important reason.

I have you.

Give it me.

Hello!

Luckily, you lit the fire. Its so cold, eh?

You re an expert on blizzards? - A little.

How long is this one going to last?

I m afraid it will last until morning.

It was clear an hour ago. - We were skiing.

No one ever comes here? - Alpine troops do.

During the manoeuvres.

We must spend the night here? - Your mother will be worried.

The cold worries me. - You can sleep in my sleeping bag.

Sorry. And you?

I m a hot-blooded guy.

Thank you. - Not at all.

Its nice. - Is that one La Tofana?

Yes, its La Tofana.

You asked me the same question yesterday.

Well? Nothing more to say?

What shall I say?

You re afraid to talk to me.

Me? - Yes, you.

You re wrong.

Hi, Jules. Do you fancy a ride on the snowmobile?

Have you heard the latest, Camillo? Luciano is afraid of me.

How come when you re so pretty?

Am I?

You re gorgeous. - Not in the least.

You re unpleasant and ugly too. - Listen to the expert.

Shes the prettiest girl in Cortina.

So, are you coming? - She cant.

She must wait for her fiance.

Mind your own business! Shall we go?

Are you comfortable? - Yes.

Jules, wait! - Lets go! Its nothing.

Shall we go back? - Lets stop here. Its so nice.

Its cold. I II give you my gloves.

Thank you.

By the way. I have to give you back your sleeping bag.

Keep it, as a keepsake.

You want me to remember you?

For you.

Your fiance has pulled up stakes and wishes you goodbye.

Jules, you love me in a strange way.

Maybe, its my fault. I cant be important enough to you.

I m in the way, right?

And maybe I m in the way everywhere to you. Think it over.

However, if you need me, I II always be there for you.

Always the same, as before. Dont forget it. Lorenzo.

As soon as he gets a chance, hell come back. Hes a faithful guy.

You dont love him. Otherwise, you wouldnt be speaking like that.

Have you been together for long?

All our lives.

We were kids.

I was 1 3.

I m 1 9 now.

How old are you?

Ive told you several times. I m almost 1 7.

You only talk about peoples age.

My age. Lucianos age. What does age matter?

Luciano is 23.

Hes already a man. I dont like him.

You really dont like him?

I like you.

32 4,000 in all. OK?

Alright.

How are your love affairs going? - And yours?

Rather bad.

Why? - Well, no reason.

OK. I m going upstairs.

Mom?

So? Id like to sleep.

You re a fine one! Speak up. What do you want?

I want to stay with you. - I dont.

I want to sleep.

You are in your room. Sleep.

Must this story go on for long?

Go away!

Let go of me!

Yes? - Oh, sorry. Were you sleeping?

Yes. To tell the truth, I was.

I m awfully tired.

See you later, then. - Alright.

Lets try it again. Dont give up.

Its useless!

You re strange.

All men are egoists!

Is it my fault if you dont feel anything?

Besides, you dont let me do it.

How can you make me believe that you re still a virgin?

Youve got to feel such things. Whats it to you?

I II tell you! You only like Camillo and your fiance

because none of them asks you to do what you re afraid of.

Making love.

Shall we go down the track n.4?

Track n.1 is more fun.

But, its unsafe. - Come on, you chicken!

Help!

Hurry up!

Help!

Please, no! Camillo!

How are you feeling?

Theres someone who wants to come in.

Its Lorenzo.

He says its his fault and that he should have stayed.

Hes really down.

Lets go away.

I can no longer stay in Cortina.

How about going to Venice? You II like it, you II see.

Now, try to forget what happened.

Youve got to resign yourself.

Listen to me. I II let him in.

Think it over. You want to ruin his life because of these obscenities?

Sex comes last in a marriage.

Confide in God.

God! Always God! Everything depends on God!

I have to talk to you. - Sorry, we must go now.

Ive barely got time to catch a train. I must be in Perugia tonight.

What happened? - My dad has had an heart attack.

Go away! - Tell him.

Whos that guy? - A... painter.

By the way. Before I forget.

The house keys.

Theyll bring the furniture at 3. Be there a bit earlier.

Alright.

You never change.

I only have to let myself be guided by you.

To stop being Jules.

I tried, but I didnt succeed.

We must get married now. We have a house, too.

It resembles you: elegant, sturdy, calm.

I was just telling your fiance

that the construction is functional although constrained by the environment.

Happy? Do you like it? - So long as you like it.

Thats just the house I wanted.

Quiet, sturdy, elegant.

Id like to show it to your mom. Phone her.

Will you wait for me here? - Yes, with the architect.

Want to see a curious thing?

A token, please.

You only managed to fan in me

the need for a true encounter.

It was an attempt. Thats what Marco was.

I come to Venice once a week.

Not too far from Trieste.

You are Triestine? - Yes.

I have a small factory there.

I live well without overdoing it.

My family doesnt lack for anything. I m married, you know.

With two children. Two lovely boys.

Sorry. Id rather let you know.

I II get married too in a few months.

And your fiance... Is he in Venice?

I m pleased that you re an honest girl.

I m certainly not looking for a fling.

Dont be worried.

I enjoyed it all the same.

Well...

Quite a lot.

If you want, we can meet again.

No. Why bother?

If you knew what it is every time.

You enjoyed it all the same...

But, if you knew how I felt...

I sought refuge in Lorenzo.

To me, he was an anchorage point for my fickleness.

Mom insisted. We talked about the wedding again.

What do you think?

It seems a bit small to me. Lets see the others, shall we?

OK, but theyre all alike. - Its better.

What a lovely kitchen! - Its not bad.

Its a bit large. Look.

But if you like it, we could slightly move the sink. What do you say?

Jules! Look here.

Theres also a microwave. - Jules!

Whos that?

Lia. Dont you remember her?

My girl! - How nice to see you!

My dear...

Youve changed a little, you know?

Have I? For the worse?

No. You re gorgeous.

Remember Lorenzo?

Sure.

Dont tell me that after all these years...

you re still engaged?

Well get married as soon as I graduate.

I m glad.

You re such a lovely couple.

We must celebrate this encounter. Come over for a drink.

I live nearby. Jules, dont say no.

Id like to, but we still have to do some shopping.

Not at all! I must hop over to the building site.

Go! I know itll make you happy. See you tonight at your place.

Thank you.

Goodbye, Lorenzo. - Goodbye, Madam.

Come in, Jules.

Not really a housekeeper.

A little more, a little less.

I would say... A secretary.

Franco is lonesome... Rich.

And he inherited a fortune in paintings.

So, he likes to paint. With some success, too.

What do you think? You like them?

You see...

Theres such a freedom in these paintings.

Such imagination.

They make you think that everything is possible.

Happiness too.

Are you happy, Jules?

You will marry him?

Freeze!

You were gorgeous.

And this...

is much faster than my paintbrushes.

I m Franco.

Lia mustve told you about me. She always does that.

And this is Jules.

I havent seen her for years. - Jules?

Yes. A girl called Jules.

Giulio?

Giulia, from now on. Sounds better than Jules.

No. Dont take this funny masculine name from her.

Giulia...

Prepare yourselves to praise me.

Heres my masterpiece.

Come. I II show you the most beautiful pieces of my collection.

You re beautiful, Giulia.

I want to see you again.

Jules! What a surprise!

How come you re here?

Ive got to talk to you. - Sure.

Come on. Whats so important?

Lets bring forward the wedding.

Lets get married, Lorenzo. Now!

Dont be childish. There are few months to go.

I still have to graduate, you know.

I m afraid to wait.

Why does no one ever help me?

Take me away! Lets get married right away and lets go away.

Its not possible. And...

There are rules and beliefs. Surely, theyre trifles but...

We mustnt disregard them.

Why are you afraid of shadows? Well wait, my love.

For the first time I feel happy.

I love you, Franco.

I love you too, Giulia.

It doesnt matter. I m not superstitious.

Why dont you stay with me tonight?

Truth is you dont want to make up your mind.

You re thinking of marrying Lorenzo. - No, Franco. Its not that.

Youve got to tell him about us, got it?

I try to do that each time. But then, I lose heart.

Clearly, you still love him.

I love you.

Whats it to you if I marry him?

If thats what you want, hurry up! What are you waiting for?

Promise me that you II tell him.

I will. - So, lets go there right away.

Giulia, if you love me, theres no other thing in the world.

Yes, Franco.

Weve arrived. - Wait for the lady.

I II call you. If dads condition worsens

well have to postpone it for a few days.

Bye!

Forgive me, Lorenzo!

Its over! I love someone else!

I cant marry you.

I love someone else!

Miss?

The Professor is awaiting you. Come in.

Who sent you?

Nobody. I found your name in the phone book.

What troubles you?

I m afraid I m frigid.

I m unable to have intercourse.

I can, to a certain extent.

Then, I get scared and I cant feel any pleasure.

You re very young.

When did you have the first... lets say, negative experience?

At the age of 1 4.

Come this way, please.

Now, I II have to ask you a very direct question.

You have never reached orgasm?

Not with a man, I mean.

I have, a few times. But I dont want to. I dont like it.

Pull her down.

Put your legs on the stirrups.

No, Doctor. Please.

Come on. Calm down. Its nothing.

Good. Well done.

Does it hurt you?

No. Not much.

And now?

Anatomically, you re normal.

The hymen is a bit thick. Thats all.

Certainly, its not of help to you.

So, theres nothing you can do?

I can make an incision. - No!

Of course, you wont feel anything with a local anaesthetic.

Alright. Provided it wont take long.

Anaesthetic!

Itll take only a minute, you II see.

Scalpel!

Thermocautery.

Come on! Gauze.

Compress.

Were almost done.

Happy?

See? It was simple.

Now, stay calm for 1 0 minutes.

And when you make love... Relax.

Dont wait for pleasure for fear that it wont come.

Sex... is in here.

Dont seek pleasure only. It doesnt really exist.

Search for love. Pleasure will follow.

Lia, go away, please! I want to be alone.

Come on, Lia! Not tonight.

Do you hear?

Giulia!

Wait.

Search for love.

Its too late!

Giulia!

I m Jules, Franco. Just Jules.

No! No!

What are you doing here?

Nothing.

I came to see the Devils tree.

With a knife?

People come here to make love.

Its not a knife. Its a penknife.

Who knows where the Devil got to?

Ive never see him in the tree.

Look. I work over there.

In that factory.

I m the caretaker.

Its deserted today. Why dont you come?

Shall we go?

Do you want to?

THE END