Original subtitles

We're on the Grand Canal. Down there is Palazzo Labia.

The gondolier ahead is the most handsome gondolier in Venice.

His name is Bepi Buleghin.

They'll soon add him to the map with the beauties of the lagoon.

Lucia, wait for me!

-Lucia! -Go away, Bepi.

-You never showed up again. -Granddad is sick.

Lucia, I must give you something. These are the ties you gave me.

-I'm marrying Nina. -Hang yourself with them!

She's not that upset.

Dorina! Here are the slippers. I liked them, but I can't wear them.

You liked them? Betrayer, scoundrel, coward!

Easy on that carpet. You'll ruin it.

I kiss your hands, Countess.

Dorina, you're really beating it!

I'd like you to be this carpet!

-I'd rather be in the blanket's place. -It's the old lady's blanket.

The old lady's blanket!

The old bell ringing…

-Paolina! -Bepi!

You sent back my birthday present for you.

I'd keep it, but the priest told me I must return everything.

To have a holy marriage, I can't have other bonds.

-Are you getting married? -To Nina in one week.

-What about me? -I'd like to marry you too.

But Christians can only have one woman.

-So you're leaving me? -Yes, my beautiful little nose.

Goodbye, Paolina. I send you a kiss. Here!

-I'll leave you the gift! -You can keep it!

Bepi, a train full of beautiful girls just arrived.

I'm ready! Gondola!

Look at those two. Not bad, huh?

-Oh, look! -How nice.

I promised Nina not to take beautiful girls in the gondola anymore.

I'll take the old ladies. Let's go!

Let's go!

Here. Take the suitcases.

Old lady, I don't understand. What are you saying?

-What is it? -Those aren't their suitcases.

-No? Whose are they? -They are ours.

Paolino, take the old ladies. I'll have to take these two.

Let's go, ladies!

-Do you know a nice hotel? -Yes. The best in Venice.

Bepi, nice hit! If Nina sees you…

I'm marrying Nina. I'll just show them the beauties of Venice.

See you at the gym, guys!

Bepi!

Wait for me!

-Bepi, will you give me a lift? -If you don't mind these lovely ladies.

Shall we let the white and black man get on?

-I'll help you row. -Okay, let's go!

Fulgenzio, I think you're out of practice.

You only won the regatta three years ago because I was there.

Since I've been a monk, the Sestiere of San Moisè is always last.

-Oh, look! -Yes, and look over here.

Oh, look!

Miss, you speak Italian, right?

Yes. I teach it in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati! Italian is a lovely language.

-Your friend speaks Italian too? -A bit. She is learning.

It was a good idea coming to Venice.

To learn a language, you must go where they speak it.

-I don't understand. -Strange! It takes time.

-Will you stay in Venice long? -One day. We're leaving tomorrow.

I'll go to Austria and my friend to Florence.

What a shame! One day is too short. There's so much to do in Venice.

Bepi, remember that you're getting married in a week.

I remember, but it's your boss' fault, the Almighty.

I wanted to take the old ladies, and he sent me these angels.

If you talk to Nina, remember that confession is secret.

Why are you wearing a beret?

I promised Nina to always wear it

so she can check on me from afar.

Nina, Bepi is over there!

Bepi! Bepi!

Nina, I'm coming!

See how she controls me with the red beret?

I'll go give her a kiss. Fulgenzio, behave with these two foreign girls.

Nina!

-Nina, my love. I love you. -Dear!

You look lovely in the dress I gave you.

You are the biggest love in the world. I will never find a more beautiful one!

-My Nina! -Who are those two in the gondola?

Two American women in town for one day.

They are ugly. I didn't dump them because Father Fulgenzio is there.

-Goodbye, Nina. -Bye.

-My dear! Bye! -Bye.

Hi, Bepi. Do I look good in the dress you gave me?

Rosa, it looks wonderful!

-Excuse me, ladies. -Wasn't everything over with Rosa?

-You gave her a red dress? -Yes, because it's over.

You're smart! You gave her the same dress as Nina's.

Why do you say that? What do you think?

I don't think. I see.

I'm sorry, but they need an explanation up there.

Will it take a long time to get to the hotel?

It depends on what will happen up there.

-What did he say? -It depends on the will of God.

Do not flirt with Bepi!

I like this fight!

-Will she rip her petticoat? -I hope so!

He even gave you dresses! Aren't you ashamed?

What else did Bepi give you?

He gave her the petticoat!

Take this!

Nina, what's wrong?

You have the courage to ask? Throw away that beret!

Shame on you!

Here is the beret.

We have to wait a bit more… If all goes well.

Go away, Bepi. I won't marry you anyway.

You said that many times, but we know we can't be apart.

-Without you, I will be just fine. -Who will take you around in a gondola?

Who will caress you? Who will give you kisses?

Go away. I don't know you.

Calm down. I'm marrying Toni this time.

No, Nina! Why did this happen?

-Shame on you! -Here's another one. Go away!

The show is over. Go home!

That's crazy! Filippetto, go away. I must talk to Nina.

No, stay here. Hold Ferdinando.

Ferdinando? Is it a game?

It's my business. It doesn't concern you anymore.

-Show me. -Keep it up.

Ferdinando! A pigeon with a man's name and a bell.

-What does she do? -It's none of your business!

Please! You think you are a man?

Leave me alone! Take your gifts and leave.

-Toni, we have customers. -Is the speedboat available?

Yes, follow me.

Ferdinando, what are you bringing me?

Good news, I hope.

I'm wanted somewhere else.

-It's occupied. -Vacant.

Occupied. I must go with Ferdinando.

He's taking a bird instead of us!

Do we have to wait much longer?

-Hi, Father Fulgenzio. -Hi, Toni.

-What are you doing? -We're praying.

-Is the speedboat available? -Very soon.

I'll take Ferdinando to the bridge and come back.

I don't think he'll come back soon.

-Could you take us? -Yes!

No. The bishop will send me back to the seminary.

-What? -He would need the bishop's permission.

This is the shawl you gave me. Take it back.

Alright!

But if you're cold tonight… I'll get it back tomorrow.

No. Today is our last day. Take this necklace back too.

-It broke. -Don't laugh. Help me.

Let's pick them up!

Look well. Not one pearl must be left.

-How many were there? -57 small and three big.

57? It'll take another half hour. Here are…

-Open, Ninetta! -It's Toni. Tell him to go away.

-Go away, Toni! -I want to talk to Nina!

-Go away! -I'm telling him to stay.

-Wait, Toni. We're almost finished! -We had almost finished.

Nina!

-If Bepi's in there, they didn't break up. -Yes, they did. She's saying goodbye.

She's returning his gifts.

See, Ferdinando. We finally got rid of Bepi.

He's happy too. Ninetta!

The lock of your hair.

This is Father Fulgenzio's holy card. The Virgin.

-And the little medallion. -The wallet.

Also yours. I'll take the gondolier license and the money.

-Here. -I forgot the lamps!

-Take these back too. -What a shame!

They'd have looked good next to the conjugal bed.

Nina!

Nina, send him away, or…

-Bepi, what did you do? -Oh, God!

What have I done? Our lamp!

We'll never find another one like this.

Good! I won't hear that music anymore.

Do you hear it? It's playing by itself.

-Are you angry? -No. Everything is over.

Then you're not angry.

Listen to our song.

Cocoleta Come with me on the Grand Canal

-Let's make peace. -No.

A little peace, temporarily.

It's all quiet. Is that a bad sign?

No. They're dividing the gifts. He gave her so many.

Nina is probably checking the list.

I hope they're not returning the kisses as well.

Nina!

-I said one small one. -I don't remember.

Behave! This is the holy week for you.

-I promise. -Nina!

One day I'll put a rock around his neck and drown him.

No, don't touch him. If you get in trouble again, I'll marry him.

-And I'll drown him. -Leave that hair!

-You promised… -Not to comb my hair?

-Go on! -I'm going.

-A little kiss! -Go on!

Hey, Bepi!

-Bepi. -Nina.

-Remember the procession today at three. -I'll be there!

-Excuse me, Toni. -Forget it.

-My Nina! Bye! -Bye, Bepi!

Cocoleta, come with me On the Grand Canal with the gondola

And your heart will beat…

Priests, don't go up there. They're taking off red dresses today.

You'll be left in your slips.

Go away!

-Still here, Toni? -You asked me to come.

What did you want to say?

You always come when Bepi and I make peace again.

I hurry, but you always stop arguing before I get here.

-You don't argue enough. -You always get the hiccups!

It won't happen again. I know how to control myself.

-When are you getting married? -In a week.

When I finish preparing the house for you.

Every time you argue, I bought something.

-In September, when was it? -The 22nd.

When everything was over forever with Bepi I bought a dinner set. At Christmas…

-No, it was Christmas Eve. -You told him, "Bepi, I hate you."

I bought an electric stove.

-I bought a TV set… -For Saint Joseph's.

When Bepi and I slapped each other.

Nina, the house is ready.

It only needs you in it.

I'll come visit you.

Until you get married, I'll wait for you. I'll leave the door open.

Here. I hope you'll need it soon.

Ferdinando, if Nina sends you to call on me, don't come on foot.

Fly!

Go to hell!

There's an ancient

And beautiful refrain

And it's an enchantment

I love you so much

Bepi, I'm getting off. I'm almost there.

Wait. I'll accompany them and then take you to the church.

I'm tired of this brigade.

Too bad for you. Saint Philip said, "Little brigade, blessed life."

Leave Saint Philip out of this.

Be on time for the procession.

Okay, I'll be on time!

Darn this suitcase!

Give me the ball! The ball!

This is the Bridge of Sighs.

Prisoners, the Doge sent to be executed, used to sigh on top of it.

Now girls sigh under it when they fall in love with the gondolier.

It's very romantic, isn't it, Janet?

Don't be silly. You know they're paid to talk like that.

Why do you ruin my holiday by being a wet blanket?

I'm 22 years old. I'm entitled to give you advice.

Cocoleta

Come with me on the Grand Canal With my gondola

And your heart will go tick tack

Cocoleta, come with me On the Canal

It will be wonderful

This is the river of the greatest lovers of all times.

In that window during moonless nights,

you can see the spirit of a noble woman with a candle.

She killed herself for love.

It's nothing. Just a love story.

That's the building where Tristan and Isolde loved each other.

Juliet and Romeo didn't do anything around here?

They met two bridges up ahead.

Even leaves love each other in Venice. Ivy dies where it clings. A souvenir.

Thank you.

Come here, miss.

Give me your hand.

-Isn't it beautiful, Janet? -Beautiful.

-How much is it? -I'm the hotel's gondolier.

-You'll get a bill when you leave. -May we take a picture?

With pleasure.

You stay there.

Nathalie, wake up!

Good morning, welcome!

Good morning! Americans, right?

Yes. Could we get a room with two beds?

We have one with a view of the Grand Canal.

Come in. You were very lucky

to get the most handsome gondolier in Venice.

Don't look so silly. Hurry up!

Go to the station and bring guests. The house is empty.

-Pretty American girls. -I didn't look at them.

Give me the oar. Let me row the gondola.

Gino, you have the hook. You work on land.

-Always the same! -Alright.

When I get married, I'll make you the gondolier.

-Really? You promise? -I promise!

We shouldn't have come on this trip together.

You're so afraid of falling in love.

As for me, I'm longing to.

A good thing I got over that stupidity long ago.

What good has it done you to fall in love in every city?

I like the gondolier who brought us here.

HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST THE ITALIAN MALE

Very often, Italians use flowers, clover leaves, ivy

and other plants as a means to be remembered.

For goodness' sake. You'll spoil the holiday with this silly book.

Everything they do will look dangerous.

When an Italian boy says, "My life is without meaning", or…

…"I still haven't found a woman who understands me"…

…it means he's about to kiss you. Therefore,

it is as well to keep cigarettes or pop corn handy,

to keep your mouth otherwise employed.

Cocoleta, come with me

Oh, Nathalie, you've already recorded his voice.

You're just impossible.

Son of a dog!

-What on earth did that mean? -Maybe an expression. Or a greeting.

Venice, the moon and you

Put another line of carnations at the stern. Don't be cheap.

Nina wants my gondola to be the most beautiful in the procession.

Bepi!

Yes, madam?

You must take two guests for a tour of Venice.

I can't. I must go to the procession.

-Good morning, miss. -Good morning, Bepi.

-Good morning. -Hello, Bepi!

Good morning. If I had known,

I wouldn't have promised to go to the procession.

-I'll go! -No. You stay here!

-Bepi, don't argue. It's an order. -Then I'll obey.

-Good morning, miss. Have fun. -Thank you.

I hope, Father Fulgenzio absolves me. Let's go. Remove everything!

I'll just change.

-What are we waiting for? -Bepi, as always.

-You trust him too much. -Yes, and God punishes me.

Father, my robe broke.

Hold it up with your hands.

Hurry! Remember to sing loudly during the procession.

Pay attention! And you, don't talk all the time.

Nina, why isn't Bepi coming?

-He'll be here. He promised. -But it's late.

Nina, that veil on your head looks very good on you.

-I'm thinking about becoming a nun. -Toni, what are you doing here?

-Are you free? -If nobody wants me, I'm free.

Take the people, Bepi was to take.

Good idea. Bepi is probably on duty today.

Don't be scared, miss. Slow, slow.

Row, hold it.

Row, hold it. Good job!

Janet, I'm doing it!

I love you I love you so much

When an Italian starts teaching you how to eat spaghetti,

to ride a motor scooter or especially to row a gondola,

you're on the brink of the precipice. So to defend yourself,

repeat by memory the text of the Constitution of the United States.

Do you want to row too?

Your friend is very serious.

-You're very beautiful. -Thanks.

Row, hold it. Row, hold it…

This is the most interesting part of the building. Come.

That's the window of Casanova's bedroom.

Now I sleep there, modestly speaking.

On that side there's a secret passage.

If you want to leave from there, we'll go to the pier.

It was the emergency exit of the married noble women.

They left that way after being with Casanova…

Bepi, you take them. Watch where they walk.

They could break their necks.

I'll take care of that. Come, ladies.

Please watch your step.

-So amusing. -Follow me. Don't be scared.

One at a time. Only two can get through.

-I can't see anything. -It's a bit dark in here.

-Bepi, where are you? -I'm here. Give me your hand.

Don't be scared. Easy. Lean on me.

Yes, like that.

Who are you? Janet or Nathalie?

-Me? -Yes, you.

But… What are you doing?

Miss, don't run away! It was a joke.

-Bepi! -Yes, come here!

-Where are you? -Here I am. Give me your hand.

I can't see anything.

I know. Walk here. Easy.

-Slowly. Lean on me. -Thank you.

I'll hold you. Don't be scared.

-No, Bepi. -Which of the two are you?

What are you doing?

Send in the next. They are just two. Thank goodness!

Where are you, ladies?

-Did you see who went out first? -Why?

To know who gave me a kiss and who slapped me.

Why are you laughing, idiot?

Oh, these Italian matches!

Shall we make peace?

You love me

I love you very much

So very much

So very much…

I will give shelter to the sinner

Oh, God, I forgot!

The procession! Let's go. Did it have to come by here?

-Nina, look! There's Bepi with two girls. -It's not true. He's on duty.

-Look. He's on land. -No. I don't want to look.

Let's go… Let's get out of here!

Oh, Holy Virgin Pray for me

He's gone.

-Hey, where are you going? -Hurry up!

-For crying out loud! -Where's Bepi?

-Bepi? -Bepi!

-He isn't here. -Let's go anyway.

Everyone calls your name

Our Saviour

Nina, Bepi is here!

Toni, I told you, Bepi would come.

It's not Bepi, it's the devil!

Oh, Holy Virgin

Pray for me

Oh, Holy Virgin

Pray for me

Nina!

"Dear Bepi, I love you.

I think about you, the gondola and the nights on the Grand Canal.

See you soon. Your little savage Indian."

She is beautiful. I like her.

She has nice long legs.

-She is Scandinavian. -Granddad, this isn't for you.

It's not for me…

If you ever have one left over, pass her on to me.

Come on, Granddad! Don't think about such bad things.

She's tall. I like her.

Look at the nice full moon!

Scandinavian, foreigner!

-Hi, Dad. -I found these letters.

-Holland and Luxembourg. -Thanks, Dad.

-Are you tearing them up? -Yes, I am.

I don't want to see them again. It's history.

I want to wash myself clean.

-I don't know this one. -I know her.

-You? -She's Swiss, Gretel.

What a woman!

She had a beauty spot right on…

Dad, look at the moon.

And I must stay home this week when there's a full moon.

If I don't make love with a full moon, I feel sick.

Stop it, Granddad! You sound like a fierce beast.

It's a family illness.

We are like werewolves.

When the moon is full, they howl and we make love.

Nina?

Nina, where are you?

Close your eyes. I have to show you something.

Alright. I'll close them.

What do you want to show me? Nina?

Open them.

You're beautiful! Am I really that fortunate?

They brought it over for a fitting.

-Will she take if off now? -Yes, she will.

Granddad, go do your embroidery.

-You like it? -Yes, so-so.

You'll show me up at the altar. People will say:

"Who is that beautiful girl marrying a dunce?"

That's enough for tonight.

-Good night. -No, Nina!

-I'll dream about you all night. -What's wrong?

Nina, my love. Don't go.

-Did you see the moon? -I saw it.

Nina, one week before the wedding.

-Seven days are so long! -It's long for both of us.

-We are both waiting. -You think waiting is better?

Don't be a wise guy.

Nina, one of your kisses would be enough.

Come over a minute before going to bed.

Tomorrow! I know your kisses.

Alright. I'll go to bed without dessert.

See you tomorrow!

-Good night! -Good night, my love.

Cocoleta!

Darn moon!

Bepi, Gino wants to talk to you!

Come here!

-I'm coming! What is it? -Bepi!

Mrs Elvira wants you to take two guests for a tour.

She knows I don't do the night shift anymore. I'm not going.

I'll go, then. Just give me the gondola.

Wait, Gino! You can't take the gondola.

-But you're not going! -No, I promised Nina! Two guests?

-Yes. -Is it the two American girls?

Americans? Young and beautiful?

-Well? -If I don't, she'll fire me.

-No. I'll go. -No. You help the boats dock.

She will fire me. I know her.

-So you want to go? -Of course. I must!

It's my job. Tell her I'm going.

Dad, I have to do the night shift. Granddad, don't tell Nina.

When it comes to women, I know how to keep a secret.

-Bye, Granddad. Bye, Dad. -Bye!

American women!

-Guido, open the door. -Go open.

-Gigio, go open. -Gianni, you open!

-I always have to open! -You are the youngest.

-Hi, Gianni. Good evening. -Come in, Toni.

Thanks. My jacket is stuck in the door.

There. Good evening, Mr Todaro. May I, madam?

Please… No, I don't want…

-I'm sorry! -Don't worry.

-I'm very sorry. -Good evening.

-Hi, Guido. -Hi.

-Hi, Nina. -Nina, your boyfriend is here.

My boyfriend is Bepi. Don't be funny.

-You want coffee or something? -I would be honoured.

Nina, Toni should hear this.

You are free to do as you wish. Even to marry Bepi.

But remember that to us, Toni will always be your fiance.

Understand?

-A cigar? -Thank you very much.

-Here, Toni. Light it. -Thanks.

Inhale strongly.

Inhale. You know a man by how he smokes a cigar.

Yes. That's it!

I'm too young. I don't have enough practice.

-What are you writing? -Wedding announcements.

It says that you'll marry me.

Those are from when I was to marry you.

I'm erasing your name and putting Bepi's.

We must save money. Bepi is poor.

This is why we want you to marry Toni.

You'd even have an icebox.

-What? You have an icebox? -180 litres.

-Even 181! -Why don't you want to marry him?

Because I don't like him! How many times must I tell you?

-Drink, Toni. It'll go away. -Yes. It'll go away.

Thanks.

-It's gone, right? -Yes, thank you.

Bepi, give me a kiss.

-Take it easy. -Bepi, don't worry.

Kiss me, please.

Don't worry. My husband is deaf.

Kiss me, Bepi! Kiss me!

You're bad! You're bad.

Bepi!

-Hello, Bepi. -Hello, Miss.

Alone in a gondola on this enchanting night.

What a shame that you are not in our gondola.

It's a real shame.

Let's go, gondolier.

Nane, do me a favour.

Look, Janet! It's Bepi.

-Good, Bepi! -Happy? Thanks, Nane.

Do you want to dance?

-No, thanks. -As you wish.

Hello, Bepi.

Granddad, why are you here? If Nina finds me, I'm ruined.

-I must stay half an hour for work. -What work? Go home.

-Bepi, she's Scandinavian! -Go on! Scandinavian!

-Hi. -Hi, Brando.

-So many old ladies tonight. -Yes.

Gianni, what's that noise? Is your lady playing castanets?

Castanets? It's her dentures!

Hello, Bepi!

Hello.

Enough with that Bepi!

How she looks at you! What did you do to her?

What did I do? The usual.

-Did you go to Casanova's home? -Sure.

She liked me and kissed me. You see the red-haired one?

-She slapped me. -I like her better.

-Me too. -She's more of a woman.

-Yes. You're right. -Excuse me.

-Don't squeeze me so hard. -Why not?

I don't want you to!

-She's quite a woman too. Poor Nane! -Poor Nane?

Nane looks like a child with that silly face. He can't handle foreign girls.

-Shall we go? -No. I want to dance.

Just a moment, Miss. It's your third drink. It's bad for you.

-Shall we dance? -With pleasure. It's my job.

-I'm very happy. -I'm glad.

-What time is it? -It's 11.

What a shame! In one hour it's tomorrow.

I hadn't thought of that.

Look at that lovely moon!

Bepi?

It's an ugly family trait. We are werewolves.

I studied the calendar to be in Venice during the full moon.

Really? I didn't think so.

Bepi, ask Janet dance as well.

I don't want her to notice our connection.

-I don't want to dance with her. -Do it for me!

Alright.

-Would you like to dance, Miss? -Yes, thank you.

What is it? I don't dance the minuet.

In Italy we dance closely, cheek to cheek.

Cheek to cheek.

-Those Italians… -I love all Italians!

-I love all Italians! -Okay, Nathalie.

Come on, time to go home.

I'll keep this as a souvenir.

The ice cube as a souvenir! She's drunk.

Your friend is pretty!

Bepi!

Beautiful. I like you.

I'm sorry.

-Let's go dancing. -What do you want?

No no!

Look, isn't it pretty?

Italians are all so nice. They gave me this gift.

No. It's the key to the room.

Go to bed. You're drunk.

She drank too much.

-Go to bed, Nathalie. -I'm going!

Good night, Bepi.

What shall we do? Go?

No, Bepi, it's too late.

OUT OF ORDER

We're leaving tomorrow. Wake us up at 8, please.

-And reserve a speedboat. -I'll take you with the gondola.

No, thanks. The speedboat is better.

You were faster on foot than me in the elevator.

-We never went up. -And Janet?

-Her too. -I'll go get her.

Nathalie, wake up. The elevator doesn't work.

-Can room come down? -What shall we do with her?

-Can you help me take her to bed? -With pleasure!

Singing lullabies to beautiful girls is my speciality.

Lullaby and good night

Since they're four at the table, I will go. Bye, Nina.

Will you say goodbye to Nina for me?

-Bye, Toni. -Goodbye, Mr Todaro.

-Bye! -Where should I put this?

-Here. -No! You'll burn the dress.

Then I'd ruin the wedding.

-Toni. -What is it?

-What is your address? -Sotoportego dei Basi 51/24. Why?

-I'll send you an announcement as well. -Yes, thank you.

What a nice thought.

I wish you, Bepi and Granddad much happiness.

-Granddad? -Bepi's granddad will live with you.

-The granddad lives there? -Yes, as a maid.

He's a bit crazy, but he washes, irons, embroiders, curses…

-Who told you about the granddad? -Everybody says so.

If you don't believe me, ask Bepi.

-Sure. I'll ask him. -Ask!

-He lives with his granddad! -Go ask him. Ask!

Bepi? Bepi!

-Nina, what do you want? -I want Bepi.

He's sleeping, but I'll call him.

Bepi, dear. Nina wants you. Wake up!

He's still out.

He's sleeping. What did you want to tell him?

I have a question, but you can tell me.

-Yes, what is it? -After the wedding, will you live with us?

I'd come with pleasure, but for 30 years I've worked for him.

He makes me do all the housework. Sweep, cook, embroider.

I'm tired of working so hard.

If you marry him, you'll do me a favour,

and if he doesn't settle down, beat him up!

-Don't worry. I'll take care of him. -Yes, do that.

The scoundrel is getting married

and goes out to have fun with those American girls.

-She's a putea. -What is "putea"?

-Little girl. -Yes.

-Should I take her clothes off? -I'll do that! Don't worry.

I'll go get her pyjamas.

Bepi?

Bepi.

A good night kiss.

-Does it still hurt? -What?

Where I slapped you today.

-You slapped me? -Yes. I'm sorry.

Janet told me to do it if an Italian tried to kiss me.

-Will you forgive me? -Yes.

She's sleeping.

Beautiful! What lovely hair! It's like silk.

It's hot, isn't it?

What a nice perfume!

See you later.

Bepi, thanks for everything. You can go now.

I must thank you for the kiss you gave me today.

You're really leaving tomorrow?

-Yes. It's decided. -Absolutely decided?

-Yes. -So these are our last hours together.

Do you often do this?

Does a man often meet a woman like you? Answer me.

The more I know you I realise, that our idea of Italians is right.

-Did I disappoint you? -No.

I was prepared. I had predicted everything that happened.

Are you offended, gondolier?

Call me Bepi.

Venice, the moon and you

Tonight this heart

Will wait while it dreams

Venice, the moon and you

On the lagoon

Love will bewitch us

It will whisper

On nights like these, the Doge came to the lagoon

to throw a ring into the sea to mean that he was marrying Venice.

Since then, anyone who throws something in the water, is married to this city.

Lovely! It's a delightful story.

Do you want to try? And get married to Venice?

No. I don't like throwing anything in the sea.

-Why not? -Do you like popcorn?

Janet? Are you asleep?

I must confess something.

I'm in love with our gondolier.

Why do you accept kisses during the day and not at night?

Because I thought we'd never see each other again.

-Do you care about me? -I can't care about you.

Why not?

-Because… -Why?

-Because… I'm married. -No!

Yes. I have two children this tall.

-Here they are. Mary and Jimmy. -Mary and Jimmy?

I'm so unfortunate.

But since you're leaving tomorrow…

Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth a new nation,

conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the idea that all men are created equal.

Oh, man!

Mary and Jimmy!

Janet? You don't know what you're missing.

Being so indifferent towards men.

Oh, Bepi!

Darling?

Janet, my love.

I must get out of here.

Which way can I go?

-Bad Bepi! -Who is it?

-What do you want to do? -I'm leaving. I was passing by.

-My husband is very jealous. -Yes. I'm leaving now.

-You left me alone with him. -Be careful, frau!

There he is!

Don't worry. I'm going.

And that's nothing! At Bepi's home they even eat cats.

The granddad, during the war, ate the pigeons of St. Mark's Square.

They roast the patron saint's doves?

It's a mortal sin and a sacrilege!

What's the use of talking about sacrilege with a man like Bepi?

We never saw him at Easter Communion.

Bepi didn't go to the Easter Communion?

This is too much. We are a respected family.

We don't want to die damned!

Withdraw your promise and don't see him again!

He didn't make Confirmation.

The granddad isn't even devout, a sort of Muslim.

He baptised him with a blow on his head.

It's not true. He's religious, baptised and confirmed.

What about Easter Communion? Ask him if he did it.

If he didn't, you won't marry him.

Alright. I'll ask him that too.

-Listen to her. -Ask him!

Bepi?

To the health of the poor infidels.

Bepi, Nina needs to talk to you.

Bepi!

He is sleeping like an angel.

Bepi, wake up!

Come on, lazy head! Bepi!

Nina, I'm not able to wake him up. You can talk to him tomorrow.

Granddad, you must wake him up. Have him jump out of bed.

It's very important.

Alright then.

Bepi, wake up! Come on!

Wake up!

Wake him up! Break his head with a cane. I must talk to him!

Bepi, go to hell! Nina, I can't do it.

You'll talk to him tomorrow.

Not even cannonballs can wake him.

Granddad, break his head. Wake him up!

Bepi, wake up!

-Oh, God! -I almost broke my hand.

-Oh, God! -Get up.

-You broke my head! -Nina wants to talk to you.

-Go to the window. -Bepi, hurry!

This old man!

Nina, what do you want?

I just wanted some information.

Did you take Easter Communion?

Commun…

Of course I did. You know how religious I am.

If Father Fulgenzio can't see me, he doesn't begin mass.

Thank you, Bepi. Good night.

Good night, my love.

Gosh, Granddad, what a blow!

One goes to Florence, the other to Austria.

-Yes. -May I tale this as a souvenir?

-No. It's the boat tax. -I thought it was the Chianti ad.

Nathalie collects memories of travels.

All the foreign girls take something from Venice.

But what they leave is much more important than what they take.

Many never leave, and they stay here.

They get married and become Venetian too.

And they almost all marry gondoliers.

Maybe because gondoliers are known as being handsome,

faithful, good husbands and excellent fathers.

And it's wonderful for a sentimental woman

to always live in a city like this.

They call it the capital of love.

Catch, Gigio!

-Let's hurry! -Throw it!

-Here! -Pass it!

Easy! If my dowry falls in the canal, I'll remain a spinster.

Lucky you! Better be a spinster than marry a man like Bepi.

-Take this, Gigio. -He doesn't even help us.

-Bepi! -He must still be sleeping.

I can't sleep with all this confusion.

-Just for some furniture! -Sorry for the bother.

All this will end up at our home. You should bring it.

The bride's family is responsible for the dowry.

Why do you get up this late?

I was sleepy and was up late. I must work now.

And you loafers, don't cause any trouble! Bye, Nina!

You must come to our new home as well!

And stop combing your hair. We must help here.

Don't get upset. I'm coming.

You come and work too.

-Come on. -Come on!

Come on, guys!

-Bye. -Bye, Janet. Have fun in Austria.

Okay. You have a good trip too. Enjoy yourself. Bye!

Attention, please. The express for…

Thanks.

…Vienna is now leaving from platform number 5.

Direct train Bologna-Florence-Rome is leaving on platform 3.

Porter!

Thank you. Can't you carry my suitcase?

What are you saying?

Porter! Porter!

Hurry. The ferryboat is leaving.

-Yes, to Hotel Amore. -Alright.

My dear girl! I am very happy to see you.

Venice is a city that can't easily be forgotten.

It is an intriguing city.

-I don't understand. -Yes, you do!

-May I have the room I had before? -Yes, it's still vacant.

Why didn't your friend join you?

-She left for Austria. -She was very nice.

If you need anything, just call me.

She came back for Bepi.

You came back!

-Good. Are you alone? -My girlfriend left for Florence.

-Florence! -Could I have the same room?

No, it's taken.

I'll give you this one. It has a view on the Canaletto,

where the gondolas are stationed.

-Always looking in the mirror. -To see if I'm worthy of you.

-Do you like me? -Of course I like you.

When we are old, we'll remember this day

after 40 years of a happy, faithful life.

-Just be faithful now. -Do you doubt it?

Only you are in my heart. No one else.

-No one else? -No one else, Nina.

Bepi!

Cocoleta… Who is it?

Bepi!

-Who is she calling? -I think she's calling you.

-Nina, I don't know her. -I didn't leave. I'm staying here.

-Are you happy? -I'm glad.

-I don't know her. -I know her.

Darn you, scoundrel, scum!

I don't want to see you again! Go to hell!

-My sister. Nina! -Take everything back home.

-Nina, let me explain. -You've explained enough!

It's not a wedding, it's a madhouse!

You pig! Let me go!

-Help! -Let me go!

Who the heck is this lunatic?

-Poor thing! She fell in the canal. -What happened?

-She wanted to kill herself. -Impossible!

You know it's possible.

I don't know anything.

-Don't joke. I don't know her. -Bepi, my love!

-You don't know her? -I only saw her on the job.

Go to hell, all of you! Oh, God, I hope she doesn't die!

Weren't you supposed to leave? My God, you're heavy!

-Nina. -Toni?

Toni!

-What is it? -Toni!

That's Nina's voice.

-Nina? -Open. I have to talk to you.

-Hurry up! -I'll be right there.

It fell in the canal, but it was only milk.

-Maria! -Yes, sir?

Clear the table. Hurry!

Hurry, Maria…

-Holy Mary! -Clean it up!

Hurry! Wake up, Nina is coming!

Take this!

-Open the door, Toni! -Yes.

Come in. Why this unexpected visit?

-Show me the house. -You want to see the house?

-Did you argue with Bepi? -Show me the house!

The house is not very big, but it's fine for two people.

-What is this parrot? -The parrot is a she.

You want to hear how good she is? "Nina, I love you".

Me too.

What are all these empty frames?

The big one is for the photo of the wedding ceremony.

-And the small ones? -Menico, Fantin and Nane.

If they come, obviously.

-What is over here? -Nothing! It's a room…

It's a master bedroom,

but I don't sleep in it yet. Excuse me.

Toni, you were right in being so patient.

180 litres!

-It's time to get married. -Nice, huh?

-We'll ask Father Fulgenzio. -Yes…

-What? -Don't look at me like that.

-Get your jacket and start moving! -Maria, find my dark suit!

This time I'm getting married!

-What happened? -She fell in the canal.

She jumped in because of you. You must marry her.

-Marry her? -Bepi, my love!

If you leave me, I'll kill myself.

-You woke up. Are you alright? -I feel fine.

-Can you walk? -Yes.

Then walk. Let's go.

You could've left as your girlfriend did.

-Hi, Nina. -Hi.

-Where can I find Father Fulgenzio? -There he is.

-Father, I must talk to you. -What is it?

-How much is a candle? -100 lira.

Light two, please.

-These. They're taller. -Alright.

Nina, I didn't understand a thing.

Do you want to marry Toni or not?

-Yes, I want to marry him. -Do you love him?

Toni is a serious guy. A good boy, even too much.

-And he won't cheat on me. -Do you love him?

He has a good job, a lovely home,

-and he'll give me all I need. -But do you love him?

He loves me.

Excuse me, Nina.

What are you doing? Listening to what Nina says?

-I'll kick you out! -No, I didn't hear anything.

I wanted to say, that if Nina says she doesn't love me, tell her…

…I know myself. I'll get better with time.

I am like wine. When it ages, it gets better.

-Tell her about this wine thing. -What?

-Tell her about the wine! -I know what I must tell her!

So, Nina, do you love him?

Toni is a good, honest worker.

He goes to Communion at least once a year.

-Do you love him? -No, but I'll marry him anyway!

Excuse me a moment.

-Toni. -Yes?

This marriage is off to a bad start. Can't you give up the idea?

Did you tell her the thing about the wine?

-That I'll get better? -Stop with the wine!

He is obsessed with wine.

-So, Nina… -Listen. You have to do me a favour.

This wedding must take place immediately in secrecy.

Nobody must know, especially not Bepi. Do you understand?

Alright. I understand.

I understand.

-Where is Toni? -I'm here.

-Goodbye, Father. -Thank you, Father.

-See you at the wedding. -I'll be there.

Basilio, remember when Nina was to marry Toni,

and they'd published the notice? Go get it.

-Again? -Yes. Put it well in sight.

Maybe someone wants to stop this wedding.

Nina?

-Nina, come out! -Try this sweater on.

-Go away, Granddad! Nina! -What do you want now?

I just have two words for you.

Then hurry. It's the last time I come to this balcony.

This is what I must tell you: Traitor, flirt, deceiver.

That was three words.

While you are engaged to me, you get engaged to Toni!

While I was sewing my dowry, you saw other women!

What other women? They are clients. I was working!

Are kisses and embraces part of your job?

Why did that American woman stay in Venice instead of leaving?

-Why is that my fault? -It's never your fault.

But I don't care anymore, because I prefer being

with a sincere, trusted, serene, inoffensive man.

Right, an uncultured, dumb dunce like Toni.

-You know what? Marry Toni! -You bet I will!

-What did you say? -That I'm marrying him.

I'm glad.

Yes, I'm marrying him!

Night has fallen, and we're still here talking.

Take all your gifts and don't come back.

And you take back these peanuts you gave me.

In three years, you only spent 5,000 lira.

Are you counting how much I spent?

-I don't stoop that low. -It's not convenient for you.

Give me back my letters.

Take back these sheets of paper filled with lies!

What a fool I was!

I didn't sleep at night for you to have news of me when you were a soldier.

And I was happy. I thought you were sweet, adorable.

But you are as mean as a pest!

Shame on you! You weren't worthy of me.

-The letters! -They fell in the canal!

Run! Let's go get them!

Let's run! Let's go!

-Where are they? Here they are. -Nina, get them! One, two, three.

-Another one! -Get the one I wrote, when you were sick!

The water erases the lovely words that I so lovingly wrote to you.

Nina, listen to the beautiful words you wrote to me.

"Dear Bepi, I can't wait for you to come back, so I can give you lots of ki…"

The water has erased everything.

-What does this "ki…" mean? -It means "kicks"!

-It's what you deserve. -So we've made peace?

Peace? First give me an explanation.

-What explanation? -About that American woman.

I'll come and explain immediately.

No. My brothers had better not see you.

-I'll come to you. -Will you eat with me?

-We'll see. -Alright, hurry!

Put another plate on the table. We have a guest.

Great!

-Good evening. Is Bepi here? -Yes, come in.

Thank you.

-Bepi, she is waiting in the living room. -In the living room?

Nina?

Bepi!

Janet.

I'm cold. It must be the emotion.

I've looked for you all day. Where were you hiding?

-So you stayed in Venice? -Yes, I'm here.

-Touch me! I'm not a ghost. -No, you're not a ghost.

I let Nathalie leave for Florence, but I preferred staying here.

-Good for you. -It's so hot!

No!

-Are you crazy? -Yes, I'm crazy about you.

-Janet, I am crazy about you. -What are you doing? No, not here!

You always go to the window. Sit down, please.

Janet, I am shocked. Do you realise what we are doing?

-You're married with children. -Bepi…

I have big news for you.

-I am not married. -What?

-You're not married? -No.

Good! What about those two children?

They are my sister's. My nephew and niece.

I lied to you. I told you lies, but only to defend myself.

I was so afraid of you.

But when I saw that you were so sincere, so much in love…

Be good.

-Remember what you said? -What did I say?

That if I'd been free, you'd have married me.

-I said that? -Don't you remember?

Yes, but I remember only thinking it.

If you want, we can marry right away here in Venice.

The American consul is my good friend.

-I can see him tomorrow morning. -She is crazy.

Aren't you happy? What are you thinking about?

I am thinking what my poor mother would say.

-Is she against it? -No, she's dead.

Dead?

She's dead. My poor mother is dead.

It's Nina! It's my sister. She's against it, and she's alive!

-Stay here. Don't move. -Alright.

Don't move!

If I offended you once, I don't want to offend you again.

-Who is it? -It's me.

-Are you afraid of thieves? -I am worried.

-Granddad isn't eating anymore. -Really?

He hasn't eaten in three days. See what you can do.

Granddad, eat!

I told you to stay there. Go to the consul.

-Hurry! -Thank you, Bepi.

-Do you love me? -Yes, but leave now.

My sister is against this marriage. Go!

Bepi! Granddad is fine. He's eating.

-Really? I'm glad. You cured him. -Are you crazy?

-Are you the Micheluzzis? -No!

We don't know the Micheluzzis. Give me a kiss.

I will when you explain the American woman.

-Who? -The one who jumped in the canal.

That was a lunatic. She's probably in America by now.

Let's eat!

-Do you feel better? -Yes. I can get up now.

I am happy, because the moment to leave has come.

-We're leaving? -No, you're leaving.

-Me? -Listen.

I must tell you something, I didn't have the courage to say.

Nathalie, I am married.

-Married? -Yes, and I have two children.

Two babies. Mary and Jimmy.

Nathalie… Nathalie, what are you doing?

-Why didn't you tell me right away? -I was afraid of losing you.

It's a cruel destiny.

Be strong, Nathalie. Drink something.

-You want some syrup? -No, I want to die.

Isn't it good?

The syrup is very good!

Really, really good.

-Do your still love her? -Love who?

-Your wife. -It was a combined marriage.

My relatives convinced me, and since Granddad embroiders,

-she thought he'd make her dowry. -Really?

It's magnificent!

-It will all be easy. -Easy…

You'll come with me to America, and I'll help you divorce.

-I'm happy. -But we must talk.

Listen, if you'd told me you still love her,

I'd have swallowed all this bottle and would be dead.

Silly girl!

What? You'd have died after drinking…

…this big bottle.

-Oh, my God! -Don't cry.

-You must laugh. -My God! I've poisoned myself!

Where can I find a gift shop?

There are many. One is there.

-Thank you. -Please.

Nina, there's a customer.

-Yes? -I want to buy a gift.

What kind of gift? A set of glasses? A perfume bottle?

A gift for a man.

A photo frame, a lovely glass woman, an ashtray…

Oh, I like this! It's perfect.

It's a night lamp, the only one of its kind.

-How much does it cost? -It's not for sale.

It's lovely, isn't it? It's a music box as well.

-Are you ill? -No, it's that this music…

-It reminds you of something? -He always sings it.

It's his favourite song.

Please sell it to me.

-I'll pay any price. -Alright, you can have it. Filippetto!

Thank you!

-Put the lamp in the box. -Thank you.

Can I ask you something?

-Is he from Venice? -I don't understand.

-Is the man from Venice? -Why do you want to know?

-No reason. Excuse me. -How much is it?

-20,000. -Here.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

-Thank you. Goodbye. -Goodbye.

Did you sell her the lamp from Bepi?

I have a thought in my head, but I hope I am wrong.

We'll see. Here's Toni. What will I tell him?

Nina, I received an urgent Ferdinando.

-Good news? -I must say… I can't remember.

-I wanted to ask you a favour. -Yes.

Remember the lamp Bepi gave me with the music box?

-Sure, "Cocoleta". -He might soon receive a lamp like that.

Go to Bepi's house later and see if you find it.

-Why should I? I don't understand. -Never mind. Just find it.

-How much is this? -7,500.

"Find the lamp." What if I find Bepi?

I'll break the lamp over his head.

Ferdinando, don't call me anymore for such nonsense.

My gosh! I poisoned myself!

I am perspiring. Am I sick?

No. We can drink litres of this medicine today.

It only killed in the past.

-Really? -Get up, gondolier.

Doctor, if you say I am well, I'll jump like a cricket.

-Your purse. -Thank you.

I am not an expert on poison.

It's not a syrup. It is used as a mouth wash.

-We will be very happy in America. -Of course. We will be…

Nathalie, I wanted to say that about America…

What will I do with my work? How can I leave the gondola?

My father has a big swimming pool. We could take the gondola.

In a swimming pool? A gondola?

I'll think about it.

-Bye. I have to go now. -Bepi, post this letter for me.

-Sure. -It's for Janet.

-You wrote to Janet? -That I'll marry you

-and take you to America! -Yes, with a gondola. Bye!

I love you

I love you very much

Bepi!

Bepi, did you come to see me?

-No… Yes. -Sorry if I didn't show up.

I've had a lot of things to do.

I went around Venice the whole morning.

By the way, I talked to the consul.

He'll be expecting us at 5.

It's already noon!

I have a telephone appointment with my parents.

I want to tell them the news about our marriage.

I'm sorry that we can't be together.

Some friends have invited me to lunch.

I still have to do my hair, write some letters…

Speaking of letters…

Will you post this one? It's for Nathalie.

I wanted to give her the good news too,

that we're getting married and that I'll stay in Venice forever.

I am so happy, Bepi.

Bepi, I forgot to give you this.

It is a gift for you. I'm sure you'll like it.

Bepi, don't forget, today at 5 in front of the consulate.

Toni, I didn't understand what you're looking for.

Just something, but I don't know why.

If it's Bepi, he isn't here. I don't know when he'll be back.

-Something is burning in the kitchen! -Go!

Nina? Nina!

-What is it? -I can't find the lamp.

-Look again. It must be there. -Yes.

-Excuse me. -Where should I look?

Nina.

-Why are you here? -I must give you great news.

Remember that American woman?

She's leaving tonight for Florence.

-I'm glad. -I had promised you.

-Stop combing your hair. -Nina, I love you.

-I'd do anything for you. -Then cut your hair.

-Are you crazy? -You're vain.

-You love your hair more than me. -I love you.

-What are you doing? -I told you I love you!

Don't you see the red ribbon?

I went around all of Venice to find it.

It cost me a lot of money.

Just think when we are married.

We'll wake up to the sound of that music. Cocoleta…

-Are you happy, Nina? -Very happy.

I sold it this morning to the American.

May I?

Am I interrupting?

-Why is Bepi on the table? -He came to say goodbye to me.

Accompany him to the door right now.

Did you get that, Toni? Kick him out.

-Out of my house! Out! -Right away!

Bepi, you heard Nina. I must kick you out.

Don't touch me.

Please, do me a favour. Go away. Personally.

Done.

I'm sorry. I looked everywhere, but I wasn't able to find the lamp.

-I found it. -Really?

But go now and leave me alone.

-You won't marry me anymore? -Yes, I will, but go away!

Yes, as you wish.

-Kick it! -Come on!

Hey, stop it!

He tripped me!

Come on, kick!

-Come on! -Pass the ball!

-Fulgenzio! -What do you want?

Father, I must talk to you.

If you call me "Father" it must be trouble.

It is! You must help me. It's a matter of life or death.

-Help me. -Alright.

I'll be right back! Let's go to the church and talk.

-Meanwhile, I'll take a shower. -She was like a fury. I was afraid.

Be careful, rascals!

Go play somewhere else. I'm talking to Father.

"Go away!" said Nina.

"Alright, Nina. I'll leave.

The facts say you are right and I am wrong. I acknowledge it.

But you've known me since we were children."

I am an gondolier, and she knows it. She knows what my job is.

She should have told me not to be a gondolier anymore.

I don't know only her, I don't know only Venetian women.

A gondolier mostly deals with foreign women.

I tell the foreign women…

Good morning, Miss.

Right, Fulgenzio? Do you hear me?

Yes, I hear you, but I don't understand.

It's the usual thing with Nina. But this time I fear it's over.

I heard about the American woman.

You did? Actually there are two.

Two? Even better!

One is a lost cause, she's crazy.

When I leave her, she wants to kill herself.

-She jumped in the canal! -And the other?

Even worse! She wants to marry me.

Good job, congratulations. My compliments!

Why don't you marry her?

Don't joke. You know I love Nina, and she is marrying Toni.

Yes, I know.

Then help me. That's why I came to you.

I can't help you when those two women are still in Venice.

-What if I make them leave? -Right, do that.

Right away, and with any means.

It's not easy.

How many hoods do you have?

With any means?

The American woman is waiting by the consulate.

The cassock is too long. I trip everywhere.

-Use a belt. -You're right.

I'll use a belt. Just go.

Bepi?

Janet.

Surprised to see me like this?

I struggled so much with myself.

I don't understand. What does this outfit mean?

I was in the seminary, but last year they dismissed me.

For reasons of health.

I know I should have told you.

I tried to return to the terrestrial world.

You helped me a lot and I thought I'd made it, but…

-But? -I couldn't do it.

-I heard the voice. -The voice?

-The voice? -Yes, the voice.

"Bepi, come back!" And Bepi will return to the convent,

in the mountains, to meditate.

Forgive me, Bepi…

…if I am not capable of rising as high…

…as you are.

-Goodbye, Janet. -Goodbye.

No no! Go.

Leave, Janet.

Janet, go. I can't move if you don't leave.

-Go, Janet! -Oh, Bepi!

And don't turn around! Go without turning around!

Goodbye!

Go, Janet. Go… Go!

-Let's go, sisters! -Sisters…

Nina, you'll be fine with Toni.

He is a good man. He'll give you all you need.

Stop moving all the time.

Bepi!

Bepi!

-He's not here! -Where did he go?

He left with his grandfather. I don't know when he'll be back.

Alright. Thank you.

So much the better.

-Here she is! When is Nina marrying? -At noon.

-And the train? -At 11. It arrives in Milan…

I don't care about Milan!

-What do you want to do? -It's easy.

When the train is about to leave, you will shout,

-"Bepi, the house is on fire!" -The house is on fire!

Later! Shout later.

-Bepi! -Nathalie, I'm here!

How are you? American?

Yes, I'm an American.

American!

Oh, Bepi, I am so happy.

-I'm looking for Granddad. -Are you nervous?

I am worried. When I left home, I left the burner on and the door open.

And the fire on. Granddad is whistling! I'll go.

-No. The train is leaving. -I have to.

Just sit down. I'll be right back.

Oh, God!

Attention, leaving from platform 2

is the direct train Venice-Milan-Genoa.

-Everything is set. -Where is the suitcase?

In the second compartment. There is only one traveller.

Thank you.

We are departing!

Mind your hands.

Bepi! Bepi!

-Nathalie! -Janet!

Forgive me.

Are you happy?

-What time is it? -11:30.

My suitcase is on the train. My address is on it.

But never mind. It's empty.

-Cheers for the newlyweds! -Cheers!

Hi, Guido. Hi!

Uncle Menego! I'm so glad you came.

It's the third time I've come from Bassano. Are you really marrying?

Yes, we are. See you at the altar.

Toni!

-Gigi, best wishes. -It's your wedding.

Right, I'm the groom. No?

-It's a tic. -I'm sorry.

Five more minutes. Nina, wait for me!

Toni, we are just waiting for you.

-You are a beautiful bride. -Don't be silly.

-But Nina! -Father Fulgenzio!

-What, Gino? -Bepi is stuck on the train.

He'll get off at Mestre. We must delay the wedding.

What do you mean?

We can't have this wedding without Bepi.

-Can't we wait 10 minutes? -It doesn't matter.

If he misses the ceremony, he'll come to the lunch.

-Don't ruin my veil! -Sorry. She's nervous today.

-Faster! What time is it? -Noon.

-Go away, please. -Yes… But I'm the groom.

-I'm sorry. -Toni, Mom.

-Ready? -One moment. Filippetto is missing.

Filippetto, come here!

Uncle Menego, you come too.

Why isn't he coming? I'll eat him!

Done. Thank you!

Just a moment. I moved.

We'll take another one. Thank you.

Done. Thank you.

It's past noon. Poor me. It's over!

Father, should we play Corelli's "Andante" or Handel's "Largo"?

-How long is "Andante"? -Three minutes.

-And Handel's "Largo"? -About 10 minutes.

Play Handel's "Largo". And stretch it out as much as possible.

Darn speedboat!

Darn you!

You're late. It's over!

Ah, Bepi.

You are late, but maybe it's better this way.

You'll think about it next time, if you still want to marry.

I will never marry.

I will never marry!

Bepi!

-Bepi. -Nina.

Nina, you are so beautiful! I didn't deserve you.

I wish you much happiness with Toni.

Bepi, when I stood at the altar…

And I said, "Do you want to take Toni Valmarin as your husband?"

She said no, so I said no as well.

I couldn't marry a woman who loves another man.

Thank you, Toni. Forgive me.

Toni, let's go back in. I'll get you some water with sugar.

Thank you, Toni.

-Nina! -Bepi!

My Cocoleta.

Bepi!

-But… -I did it for you.

To not be vain anymore, to not comb my hair again. Like it?

You are so ugly!

You're really ugly!

I liked you so much with your lovely hair.

I won't let it grow again.

I will sell the gondola and stop being a gondolier.

I will always be with you day and night. I will never leave you.

No. I married the most handsome gondolier in Venice.

I want to see you on your gondola with nice hair.

I won't be jealous. You can be on the gondola day and night.

-Really? Day and night? -As long as you love me.

I love you, I love you very much.

I love you, I love you!

I love you

I love you very much

So much, so much

So very much…

Nina?

Bepi, we've agreed, right?

Don't worry, Nina!

She's my sister, married, with a son. Keep the souvenir.

Bye, Nina!

THE END

Subtitles edited by: Lisa K. Villeneuve