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presents: IDEA TRADE 3

This room is a gas chamber.

You should smoke less Alberto.

Look, I don't want to become widow at my age, okay?

Don't worry, there isn't any danger... it's just the smoke of a couple cigarettes!

A Couple cigarettes?

It looks like a chimney stack.

At least open the window a little to change the air.

Do you want some tea?

Thank you, Elsa.

How far along are you with the novel?

Well, I've just started writing the final draft ...

-but I'll be done soon because I have everything very clear inside my head.

I can believe that. You've been working on this novel for over ten years.

For the commitment and the time you spent giving birth to it, ...

-you deserve to win another Premio Strega.

That way you will over take me ...

-two to one.

Even if I'm to succeed, you have the privilege of being, ...

-the only woman to have won it...

-and I'll never match that record.

But, anyway, your optimism encourages me so much.

If I was not optimistic!

How could I have endured you for fifteen long years of marriage?

And an additional five more of engagement, to be precise.

All because of Capogrossi...

-if instead of presenting us to each other, he could have planned to make one of his masterpieces...

-we would have avoided disaster.

How funny?!

Come here, ... give me a kiss.

I love you.

Me too.

I'm going to prepare tea for you.

Thank you darling, see you later.

Open your mouth well...

Now say, aaah!

Aaaaah...

Keep it open well, otherwise I can't look inside, don't worry I won't hurt you.

We're almost done, here it is.

What do you say doctor?

Ma'am everything looks all right...

-the tonsils are normal and I don't see an damage on the vocal cords...

-but, for how long has she been silent?

By now, almost two months have passed since the 19th of July bombing...

-a bomb brought down the building across the street and the house filled with smoke.

Maybe she breathed something that may have hurt her.

Doctor,what could it be?

Ma'am, your daughter has no physical injuries.

Go and rinse your mouth, go.

It's probably psychological trauma...

-the bombing must have caused a lot of emotional tension...

-that prevents her from speaking.

Normally, these symptoms are temporary and disappear on their own in a rather short period of time.

Of course, for faster healing, it would be advisable for the girl to avoid further trauma.

And what can we do doctor?

These wretched people launch bombs every day...

-they don't even respect the Pope.

Eh, I know Ma'am, that's the war. But, are you from Rome?

No, I'm from Sant'Eufemia, a small village near Fondi

My husband is from Rome

And where is your husband now?

In heaven, Doctor. He died of a heart attack two years ago.

He died of a heart attack two years ago.

What a man he was.

One night he just fell asleep and never woke up again

I'm sorry Ma'am.

But, do you have any relatives in your village?

I just have an uncle. My father's brother.

I'm an only child, and my parents died, ...

-shortly after my departure to Rome.

And, why don't you move in with your uncle for some time?

The situation in Sant'Eufemia is much calmer, and there's no shortage of food!

If it had been possible, I would have gone for a while dear doctor.

But, money is the problem, you see, ...

-I can't find any goods to restock my grocery store.

Before the war, it was much easier.

Look... My husband and I bought our house and the store with the earnings of the business.

Today, unfortunately, you can only get ahead with ration cards, as you can imagine.

With that and with the black market.

However, I must say goodbye. I'm leaving now.

How much do I owe you?

Nothing, keep calm, Cavalier Giovanni said he would pay my fee.

Remember my advice well Ma'am

Your daughter needs utmost serenity, ...

-and Rome right now, is not the most suitable place.

Thank you very much for paying the doctor for me.

He said it could be a trauma and that to heal, Rosetta needs quiet.

Because of this, I decided to go to Sant'Eufemia for a while.

And then? What should I do?

Well you, you've always been taking care of me and Rosetta in our time of need.

To leave, I'd need at least fifty thousand lire.

Maybe if you could lend it to me,I promise you, I'll give it back as soon as possible.

If you want, I can also give you the house and the store as a guarantee.

The house and the shop?

And what do you think those are worth?

With all the bombs that fall into the city, they could...

-turn to dust. rom one moment to the next.

I make money on the black market...

-not with real estate Cesira...

-people come to me to buy meat, eggs, cheese...

In order to eat they're willing to pay any amount.

What do you want me to do, with the apartment and the shop?

You'll see that sooner or later this war will end...

-and the value of my property will return

Please, you're the only one who can lend me the money.

Cesira, have you ever wondered why I was dealing with you and Rosetta?

Because you've always been Salvatore's dearest friend...

-and because, I think you're fond of us.

I've never been your husband's friend, and you know that quite well...

-on the contrary, I hated him, because he was able to marry you

He was having fun telling me all about you, even the most intimate things...

-and when he told me those things, I wanted to kill him with my own hands.

Then you're also as false as all the others.

But how? You seemed to be his brother.

Cesira...

Why do you continue to take me for a fool?

You've never loved your husband.

I loved him, ...

-I'd have liked to see you sleeping with donkeys and chickens, and eating just once a day...

-because, that was my life in the village, ...

-and then, suddenly someone with money comes and tells me...

“I will bring you to Rome. The Capital”

I married Rome, not him.

Peace to his soul.

You're still young and beautiful...

-and ever since your husband died, ...

-you never had any sexual intercourse with anybody.

You can't tell me that, you don't have a bit of a craving.

When there's a daughter to raise, the things to think about are very different, my dear.

I'm leaving now.

This means that I'll sell both, the house and the store, ...

-but, I must get the money.

Thank you anyway, Giovanni

Do what you want, ...

-but, you must know that to get the money you need, ...

-just a little gesture on your part would be enough...

-let's say a... sign of affection

Go take a nice cold bath Giovanni, ...

-I think you really need it.

During the last bombing we met at the shelter, ...

-I was with mom and dad, and he was with his little brother.

Suddenly, the lights went out, he held me very tight, and then, he kissed me on the mouth.

Oh... You can't imagine, it was a very nice feeling.

Have you ever tongue kissed someone?

Eh... When you've tried it, you'll understand too

Good morning

ls everything okay girls.

Yes, Ma'am, I was just telling Rosetta what the Pope said yesterday morning.

Ah... Did you go to see the Pope?

Yes, I've been with mom and dad, ...

-to hear the Angelus at St. Peter's Square.

You know, there was a huge crowd...

-and imagine...

-they all cried, from the great emotion.

I guess... I want to take Rosetta too next Sunday.

Sorry, just a moment.

Please, Ma'am.

Enza... Can you keep Rosetta company for a couple hours?

I must attend to a very important commission on the other side of Rome

Sure Ma'am, I've got nothing to do.

Perfect, see you later.

Later.

My gosh, what a shame, I wanted to die, Do you think she has heard it?

Oh, hopefully.

Listen, since your mother told you that she would be out for a couple of hours.

Do you mind if I tell Francesco to come here to see me?

He works right here, under your house.

And...

-just this once, to give him a kiss, all right?

And, also so you can see him.

Okay?

These aren't worth anything Ma'am, ...

-for the others however, I can give you twelve thousand and ten lire.

Don't forget the ten lire, eh?

But, the jewels are worth at least five times more.

Ma'am, this is a pawnshop.

If you return the money within the set period you can get back the jewelry...

-otherwise, they will become property of the pawnshop and we'll sell them..

What will you do?

Fine, give me the money.

Thieves.

Here's the tea.

I also brought some biscuits. I will put it here, all right?

Drink it right now, otherwise it will get cold.

Thank you, darling.

Do you want something in particular for dinner?

I'm not hungry right now.

Can we talk about it later?

Good luck with your work.

Thank you.

Oh My God!

Stay quiet for mom, quiet, look, they're leaving, now we can go to the shelter.

The night bombing on the 13th of September was almost as devastating as that of the 19th of July...

-and destroyed several districts of Rome

The following morning Cesira got up early in order to go to Giovanni's home ...

-and she was shocked to verify...

-the damages caused by the bombs.

Why did you decide to accept my offer?

You should have seen what the bombs did to San Lorenzo last night.

I need that money.

I must take Rosetta away from this place.

Will you do this only because of that?

Don't you feel anything for me?

I'm only doing this for my daughter...

-let's do it as fast as we can, because I have many things to do.

Oh no... I've been waiting for this for four years. Now I want to enjoy this moment

Here you go. The fifty thousand lire you asked for.

And this is the lingerie you must wear for me.

Go ahead and put it on.

Cesira wore Giovanni's desired lingerie...

-and for the first time since her husband's untimely death, she became a woman again.

Remove your bra.

Although your husband enjoyed telling me the details, I could have never imagined such a perfect body.

You look so beautiful, Cesira.

Move your breasts.

Continue like this... Don't stop.

Come here.

Where are you going Ma'am?

To Sant'Eufemia, ...

-but if this train continues to go this slowly, we'll only arrive tomorrow.

In order to go to Sant'Eufemia you have to get off the train at Fondi.

I'm heading there too, I must go to the Provincial Command della Militia.

I however, must inform you that, unfortunately, ...

-the bus that was in service from Fondi to Sant'Eufemia is no more.

Now you can only reach the village on foot or by truck.

It means that my daughter and I will have to go on foot.

We've got strong legs.

She's your daughter? My compliments.

I'd have sworn that she was your sister.

Why are you going to Sant'Eufemia?

We are going to visit my uncle.

You're lucky to have relatives in the village Ma'am.

There's no more flour in Rome and the bombs make life impossible.

And where is your husband?

My husband has stayed in Rome.

I see, only men have any chance of surviving in the capital.

What's going on?

Why did the train stop?

Sorry Sirs, but we'll have to wait a little bit longer.

A bomb was dropped on the tracks...

-and the technicians are now working in order to repair it.

This was the last thing we needed.

If you stay for a couple of days at our Command then I could take you to Sant'Eufemia.

By truck we could get there in an hour at most.

And what should we do for two days at your command?

I don't know, maybe you could help in the kitchen.

My daughter and I are not servants.

No. Servants? It's an honor to serve la militia.

Thank you so much, ...

-but you can keep this honor for yourself.

Wake up honey, wake up darling.

Let's get off, lets go get some air.

Please Ma'am.

Please.

So, Have you decided what you want for dinner?

I'm not hungry,darling.

I'll prepare a sandwich later.

Would it bother you much to have dinner alone?

I'm used to it, by now.

Try not to stay up late tonight, ...

-you are sleeping very little.

Don't worry.

Ah! ... I forgot, Giulio phoned just now.

He was in a good mood.

He told me he has arranged a reprint of The Island.

It seems that after winning the Premio Strega, the novel is unavailable.

He also told me that Titanus is interested in purchasing the rights to make a movie.

It has been a long time since I've heard him feel so satisfied.

Well I can believe that. You should be as well.

You know what?

We should write the next novel together...

-as we did in forty-nine for the screenplay of that movie.

- Oh God! What was it called?

-It was called Miss Italy and it was a real disaster.

Carlo Ponti rejected it by elegantly saying...

-that it's not really a commercial script..

Actually, he thought it was a real piece of crap.

Emma, one of hir personal secretaries, who became my friend, told me about it sometime after.

It's the first time you tell me this story.

Yes, and it will also be the last, because it's an episode to forget

Listen, a word of advice.

It's much better, if each of us carries out our own work, autonomously

Otherwise somebody will end up dead

You're exaggerating.

I'll be back later, to say good night to you.

The train was stuck there all night, ...

-and many passengers were forced to sleep in the wagons.

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