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Daddy said the world was lovely, heaven round and God above me. Daddy

said the world would love me. Daddy, what is true?

It's glory, daddy, what is true.

Why, Doctor, I can do anything with you.

I have had it.

Now, calm down, Miss Magnoli.

Why don't you want to continue your treatment? Do you want to get well

I am well.

I am not out of my mind or sick, as you call it.

I am not insane.

Well, of course you're not insane.

You don't have to humor me like the rest of the nuts here.

I am really not insane.

I did not agree to take injections, shock treatments, or to be treated like

of your loonies. I only agreed to come to this bug house to save my family's

precious image.

Save your family's image?

Well, Doctor, obviously you're new to Rome.

Evidently, you don't know the story.

Evidently, I don't. Perhaps you'd better tell me.

It really doesn't matter.

Well, let me be the judge of that. I have a little time. Why don't we just

a bit?

I really don't know where to start.

Just tell me anything that pops into your mind.

Anything at all.

Well, I guess it was the day my father opened his new munitions factory.

It was the usual inauguration ceremony, and Daddy's fat politician friend was

going to make his usual opening speech.

This is a proud day for all of us.

My friends.

They were all there. My dear sister Giovanna, her playboy husband Francesco,

Daddy.

Here's a laugh.

Daddy's mistress, the politician's wife.

And, of course, a representative of the church.

I wouldn't go.

Instead, I went with Mario to the whorehouse.

Whorehouse? I didn't know you could rent a room in a whorehouse.

You can do anything with money, Doctor.

Mario, my boyfriend, had a wild idea that we should make love in a

After all, all the whores, or hypocrites if you prefer, were together at the

inauguration.

So, why shouldn't we enjoy the same company?

It probably seems sorted now.

But at the time, it seemed appropriate.

Something different.

Exciting.

Thanks.

Imagine my father's expression if he could see me now, making love on the

inauguration day of his new factory.

What I didn't know was that Mario had arranged for the place to be raided and

for the photographers to be there, so he could blackmail my father.

The scandal broke in the papers like the atom bomb.

Huge headlines.

Daughter of Rome's most prominent citizen caught in a whorehouse.

Really? But what about the others?

They will start getting nosy about other matters.

They all know that I'm behind you.

Maybe there is a way.

Nobody would dare attack a man struck by misfortune.

Yes, she behaved the way she did because she wasn't mentally stable at the time.

If you were to show that Licha is sick... Sick, my son?

I feel it's the only description of a girl from such a decent family.

A girl who is given such a perfect education and then behaves in this

only be sick.

Wealth, power must be saved above everything else.

If I have to pay such a high price, I don't want them anymore.

Then give them up. You can't play a game of compromising. Otherwise I'll be

forced to live by your book.

Live like you, Giovanna.

That was when I found out what my family was really all about.

Not once did they worry about how I felt.

All they were concerned about was saving their social reputation.

They all decided that the only way to cover up the scandal and get the

of the public was to let it be known that I was out of my mind at the time

to put me in a mental institution.

You know this scandal must be stopped.

Otherwise, it will be the end of us.

Have you agreed to this?

No, not at first.

But then I didn't know about Mario.

Darling. Major.

Mario, I've decided I'm going to live with you. What?

My family has really flipped over the scandal.

They're going to pass me off as crazy.

But that's impossible, Licia. Your family couldn't possibly do such a

That's what you think.

They've already decided.

Come on, Licia. They probably want to help you. To send you to some place for

rest.

Maybe you really do need a rest.

What are you talking about?

Well, you know, all this apparel might have upset you.

Daddy, I know you're in there, Daddy.

Why did you pay so much for it, Daddy?

Let's go.

We have an appointment at the asylum.

I've finally reached my...

How are you, Lice?

Look.

I've brought you some flowers.

They're beautiful.

Do you like them?

Yes, they're beautiful.

See you soon.

Isn't it a little late for all this sympathy, Giovanna?

We had a meeting, and she's not responding to treatment.

Perhaps being home in her own environment would be the best therapy

right, Doctor. Would you sign the papers, please?

Giovanna?

Giovanna!

It's great to be home again.

You look older, you know. Perhaps it's because you missed me. You look good

anyway. You'd better give up a few of your bad habits. At your age, you can't

afford to fool around with that.

of Giovanna. I know she's jealous, but surely not of me. I'm her sister.

Do you still keep a muzzle on your darling Francesco? He is cool.

You should have come to visit me, Francesco. There were plenty of oars

You really look groovy, Giovanna. It's thanks to Francesco, isn't it?

I've slimmed down quite a bit, haven't I, Francesco? Only knew what a hit I was

then. Not with the doctors.

They were too serious.

But with the nurses.

I'm sorry, Daddy. I'm talking too much.

And you people must be starved. Come on, sit down.

Francesco, Giovanna, I'm going to serve you all now.

You like your soup hot, don't you, Dad?

See what a good memory I have?

Francesco?

That fuse is blown.

Pietro? Francesco, hold my hand. You know I'm afraid of the dark.

Don't be silly, Giovanna. It's only a fuse.

Licia, go and see if Pietro's coming.

Can you find your way to the kitchen?

Licia?

Did you hear me?

Licia?

Help! No, no, I don't want to! Help!

That's Licia's voice.

It's coming from her room.

Mitchell, where are you?

But I'm sure it wasn't worse.

What on earth are you doing there?

Come on, eat something.

This is no time to play.

I'm starved.

Giovanna?

Oh, Giovanna.

What do you want?

Can I borrow your face cream?

Sure, here it is. Take it.

Hi, Francesco.

Ciao, Licia. Do you want some breakfast?

Depends. What are you offering?

I'm sorry.

You don't have anything that interests me.

Now, good evening, commendatore.

I'd like to thank you for everything you've done.

Licia's come home and it's all over now.

I really hope so, commendatore.

Everything went according to plan, didn't it?

Yes, of course.

But the difficulties will begin now that Licia has left the clinic.

She won't find it easy to reinstate herself in the world outside.

The shock was very great.

The shock?

Yes. I'm sorry, commendatore, that I cannot report any improvement in Licia's

condition at this time.

You see, Alicia feels that her entire family betrayed her by putting her in

asylum. This, together with being used for blackmail by the only boy she

genuinely loved, has, I believe, caused her to become mentally unbalanced.

In my opinion, she will need a great deal of love and understanding because

cannot truly be held responsible for her actions at this time.

She needs to feel that she is once again part of a real family.

Very well, Doctor.

That has

undergone a very strong shock.

You have been very helpful, Doctor.

I have sent you the check as agreed.

The Count will be to help you at any time.

Thank you, Commendatore.

Thanks again.

Good night.

Daddy, will you drop me in town?

Oh, of course.

Do you have some shopping to do?

No, I have to see a boyfriend.

Anyone I know?

No, I don't think so.

He's in the clinic when you never came to visit me.

He's out now.

He escaped.

Escaped? We should notify the clinic immediately.

Daddy, the gate is closed.

Thank you.

You haven't changed, have you?

Still the playboy.

I've been waiting for you.

Hi.

Lost your tongue?

Sure, it's me.

I'm not a ghost.

One comes out of those places alive, darling.

Different, maybe.

But a lot.

Licia, I can explain everything.

You're afraid.

You're afraid of an old friend like me.

You've got a nice setup now.

Business pays off well.

Are you still a good photographer?

Licia, please.

It was your father's fault.

He forced me.

I didn't want to hurt you.

My father forced you by paying you 20 million?

Oh, poor Mario.

It must have been too much for you.

I won't kill you, Mario.

You're a skunk.

But I won't kill you.

I need you.

I'm the one who wants to play now.

All right, Licha.

I'll do anything you want. I know you will.

You have to.

But don't think you can trick me again.

I can kill you whenever I want to.

I'm mad, remember?

That makes it easier.

Look, all I have to do is pull the trigger.

I told you I needed you.

Alive.

Darling, is that you?

Yes, Laura.

I never thought this week would end.

It's not easy to get away from Rome anymore.

Will your husband make it?

As hard as he works, they should make him prime minister.

Minister will be good enough.

You have no idea what it takes.

I'm exhausted.

But I really hope he makes it.

Especially for us.

A branch in Rome would do the trick.

Only a branch?

I've got other plans, darling. Big deals.

The factory's nothing in comparison.

It's a project for a motorway.

It's not been approved yet.

All that's needed is the nomination of my husband as minister.

Fantastic business deal.

I know.

With the motorway, the land will be worth 30 times more.

You buy it at one, and you sell it at 30 million. Easy as pie.

We'll soon be millionaires.

Thank you.

Be a sport.

Is that it?

No.

It's too cold for me.

I don't want to.

I know what it is.

You don't want to get wet.

All right.

acquired it all in the next few days in your name obviously i can't figure in

this business i am too close to the honorable mp yes sir i've already made

agreement with some of the owners all you need is charm if they were all

women you would already have clinched the deal

Can't you stay any longer?

No, I can't.

I have a meeting with your father.

Who cares?

In a few years, the factory will be yours.

I mean... ours.

That's precisely why I must take care of it.

In our own interest.

Francesco, that's why you married me, isn't it?

For the factory.

Oh, no, I'm sorry.

Francesco?

Francesco?

Yes, what is it?

Nothing.

It was silly.

And I'm fed up with all this.

If you continue like this, there'll soon be thousands of people out there

listening to your argument.

That's good.

Very good.

Anything to attract the crowd.

Do you want us to film the scene as well? The cameramen are here.

All right, all right.

But I am leaving.

Why? You came for the inauguration.

The center's ready. Go and inaugurate it.

Meanwhile, go and show yourself to the people outside.

Otherwise, even they will disappear.

I am really fed up with that stuffed shirt.

Don't be stupid.

We need the stuffed shirt and we'll keep him. We made him, didn't we?

Give him a little leeway and he'll be eating out of the palm of our hands.

You'll see how useful he'll be to us.

Yes, I know. But I can't stand his bullying.

Listen carefully to me.

When we began, you were just a poor devil. And he was a two -bit provincial

politician. I was the one who introduced you.

And together we've had good luck.

Now we must expand. We can't risk a split because of your stupid rivalry.

I won't allow it.

They've already made the rounds to town. And now they're on their way here.

It was a real triumph.

Fine. Have them start as soon as they get here. As loud as possible.

Right.

What's all this mystery?

Little professional secrets.

Now, tell me yours.

Did you buy that land?

Yes. In Patellini's name.

Good morning, love. Hello, Lisa.

I'm going to show you a stupendous film, Your Eminence, with a great title,

Pilgrimage in Lourdes.

I organized it myself, with the help of Paterlini, for the workers at my

factory. Good.

Licia, please.

It's only a little film, Your Eminence. The souvenir of a magnificent

experience. I'm certain of it, my children.

Tell me, did all your workers go?

Not all of them.

Most of them.

We are organizing another pilgrimage, and this time they'll all come.

Here.

They saw this film and were enthusiastic about it.

Lisa, turn off the light.

Paterlini will be our commentator.

Come along, Paterlini.

The pilgrims... The pilgrims...

walk to the sanctuary, guided, as always, by their loved

material and spiritual leader.

It is possible to understand the great serene and spiritual happiness

of the workers just by looking at their faces, their strong

aspirations to higher things, to things more noble and beautiful.

Ah, here we are.

Finally in the sanctuary.

The first to enter, as always, is our dear leader. Always ready for these

encounters with faith.

Leisha, put on the light.

wanted on the telephone sir

hello

enjoy the film how much do you want this time

you've got idea how much do you want for all the copies

of the film It's not so simple this time.

The people involved are more important than Licia.

How much?

How much do you want?

I don't want money.

I want to marry your daughter.

I want to become your son -in -law, Commendatore Brignoli.

You're out of your mind.

Maybe.

But so is Leach.

That's why we make a perfect couple.

I'll give you three days to think it over.

I'll be waiting for you Wednesday at six.

Otherwise, a lot of people are going to enjoy themselves when they see your

pilky image.

Maybe we're crazy, all of us.

Try and get some sleep.

What's happened to this house?

We're rich, we're powerful, but nobody wants to see us.

We're always more alone.

And whoever approaches us only does it for money.

Even you, you'd never have married me. That's not true.

Yes, of course you love me.

But you never would have married me if I hadn't been Brignoli's daughter.

Legion!

Turn off that damn record player!

I can't stand it!

I have one advantage over the others.

I was a woman.

And the business deal.

All rolled into one.

I don't know why you're saying these things to me.

But if it makes you feel better, go ahead, Giovanna, go ahead.

Talk, talk, talk.

We did everything wrong, Francesco.

We've always been afraid to live our own lives.

Always accepting everything we wanted.

Without ever having the courage to say no.

Without ever raising a finger.

Living like this makes me feel...

Useless, empty.

Dead.

What can we do about it?

Good morning. Do you know how to swim?

Swim?

The sea is rough.

I'm about to be battered by the waves.

You're the only person who can save me.

Would you jump into the sea to rescue me?

Of course I'd jump in.

But I don't know how to swim.

I don't like this place.

You know you're a fantastic dancer, Paterlini.

I learned in London, and it only took me a month.

At the party, you were flirting with all the girls, except me.

That's not true.

I did flirt with you, but with discretion.

You've got a terrible reputation, you know.

Lie.

No, no.

If you only knew what the rules were.

I think they're all true.

Well... There is some truth in it.

Life is boring in a provincial town.

And women are the surest antidote against boredom. And I take good care of

myself. Would you do me a favor, Padolini? The first commandment is never

to a woman like you.

I'd like to see my father's chalet.

Your father must never find out that I brought you here.

It isn't easy for a daughter to tell certain things to her father.

I can imagine.

It's really fabulous here.

What are you standing there for?

That's great Leach well We are not even married and you are cheating on me. Did

you enjoy the show?

that much The actor was really mediocre this joke this jokes in bad bad taste

Great those are the right words for this scene an attempted rape at your age

Shame on you poor daddy

How he'll suffer when he hears how his most trusted employee has behaved.

Just thinking about it makes me want to cry.

What are you talking about?

I'm getting out of here. It's not very nice of you to live like that.

Let go of me.

I'll report you to the police.

And will you tell them that you tried to rape me?

Certain things are better left unsaid.

We might even keep quiet.

But...

What do you want?

Tell us what you have to do, poor Papa Brignoli.

I... I don't know.

Let go of me!

I refresh your memory.

All that land you've been buying.

Talk! No, I'll never talk. Never is an ugly word. I'm sure that you'll talk.

no, I'll never talk. Yes, you'll talk. I'll never talk. You'll talk. I'll never

talk. You'll talk. I'll never talk. You'll talk. I'll never talk. You'll

You'll talk. Yes. Yes.

Yes. Yes.

Yes.

And it's your fault. My fault?

Yes, yours.

With all the smock in the newspapers, the party has decided that they should

rid of him.

Devastate him?

Yes. They say that to make him minister after this scandal would be like cutting

their throats.

So they cut ours.

For the deal that's fallen through, that motorway has proved very costly.

What are we going to do now?

What are we going to do? Nothing.

We are practically ruined.

We'll have to start again from zero. All that we've done has come to nothing.

We'll make it, Laura.

Everything will be like it was before, you'll see.

It won't be like it was before.

It's over.

Everything. First the scandal involving Leach. Then this poster protest.

And you were the one who ruined my work. My work, understand?

Because it was me.

Me alone who helped you become a powerful man and a success.

Time.

Sooner or later, the truth had to come out.

I didn't mean to.

I'm very tired.

Don't worry.

It's too late to change now.

We'll continue to live as we always done.

Marco, what's happening?

I don't understand.

They want to do us in.

Someone is trying to destroy us.

I don't know.

And I don't want to know.

I want to marry Mario, Daddy.

But I really didn't think you'd agree.

He isn't a very honest person.

You know how he makes his bread.

Blackmail and all that.

I am convinced that once that boy learns to live in the bosom of a real family,

he goes straight.

He has potential.

He is a good photographer.

Teacher.

Sorry, Daddy.

You don't have to convince me.

I love Mario.

And I want to marry him. Good.

Then that is settled.

I knew it would work out all right.

I'm very happy for you.

I'm very happy, too.

What's there to be so happy about?

Daddy has agreed to let me marry Mario.

Mario?

Oh.

What wonderful news.

Our family renews its sap with fresh blood.

Pure blue blood.

First a playboy, then a blackmailer.

That's progress for you.

Giovanna, you shouldn't say such things.

Sure I shouldn't.

But there are a lot of other things I shouldn't do either.

I shouldn't live here, for instance.

I shouldn't live this sort of life.

But most of all, I shouldn't have a father like you.

This is all so stupid.

It's not worth the effort.

But you don't realize you're trying to destroy people who are already dead.

They are dead, Licia.

Only they don't even know it.

Go away, Licia.

Don't stay here. Go.

We can't give you anything.

Because we have nothing.

Only our faces to save.

And they're not even worth very much.

Why did you want to make love

First

time I've made love since I came home.

I went with you the last time Anyway,

we're going to be married aren't we it

seems impossible to me impossible

According to my father, you're the most suitable person in the world for me to

marry.

I never thought he'd accept.

Poor Mario.

You don't believe it.

A small -time blackmailer like you now becomes Brignoli's son -in -law.

But I'll marry you.

If it's not you, it'll be someone else.

A time like this must be celebrated.

I think it will be beautiful living with you.

only sleeping.

Yes.

Mario!

Of course it was an accident.

What do you think happened?

I want the death certificate.

Francesco!

Why did you kill Mario?

Kill Mario?

I didn't kill him.

You did.

The gun is yours.

Yes, I know.

I took it.

I took it away.

You might have taken it away, but I've got it now.

I've hidden it and it'll come out when I want it to. You are a monster.

You are a monster.

But it won't do you any good because I'm going to kill you. You already did two

months ago.

Now you're the one who's trapped, Daddy.

You're really trapped.

I can have you accused of Mario's murder whenever I want.

What do you want?

Nothing.

You can't give me anything anymore.

Everything you have is mine now.

After all, I'm the sole heiress.

Aren't I?

Everything will go on as before, as if nothing had happened.

And Mario?

They have no proof.

I'm the one that has the proof of your guilt.

And I'm not going to drag it out.

So this is your revenge?

You want to enjoy watching me die slowly?

This is the first time that we understand each other, Daddy. You

perfectly well that you live every day fearing that I might do something.

Something which might...

Crumble your kingdom of clay.

And you'll be alone to face this life.

You'll always be alone.

So much alone that you'll be glad I'm near you.

So much alone that you'll hope I never leave you.

It's the time of toys and dollies, hobby horses, rides on trolleys. Who will

guide my teenage follies? Daddy, where are you?

Now that world of silver bells, of sugar plums and wishing wells

is all replaced by private hells.

tomorrow.