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Claudia

Claudia

Claudia

Claudia

There's no need to worry, it was only a nervous attack, provoked by that nightmare

And this is all the medication?

Yes, it's a sedative, although what your student needs is just a rest.

She'll go on vacation on Monday

Oh! Great, could I talk to the principal?

She's waiting for you, doctor.

Don't be frightened, it's just us

How are you?

I'm okay, but the doctor recommended me not to leave my bed all day long.

You're so lucky, today we have algebra

Hey, be careful with my novel, huh!

If they find it, goodbye diploma

No, I'm almost done

I'm at the part where she arrives to her boss' apartment,

Is everything alright?

Alright? Why do you think I'm hiding it

The only thought of being her...

She only thinks in obscenities

Tell me about your dream, Claudia

It was horrible, I was in a dark place and...

There was this very high ladder...

Someone was calling me from upstairs

I went upstairs and there was some kind of attic

There she was... balancing in the air

Hanged

Wouldn't it be good to ask Flavia?

She knows can interpret dreams

She has read Freud

But she's nuts...

She told me I had a sexual frustration

Isn't that true?

Dumb

What are you doing here?

Miss Bernarda forbid the entrance to the room

Yeah, yeah... "Miss Bernarda forbid"

If you go and tell, you'll regret it

If you think you'll scare me, you're wrong

No, I don't want to scare you...

But I'm sick of you

And right now we'll fix our dues

So you remember me on vacations, babe

Miss Bernarda!

Miss Bernarda!

Leave her alone, you're better off without her

We're leaving, she's now gossiping

and the witch won't take too long to appear

How does she do it, Kitty?

Ladies, discipline is final in

this institution, and I won't allow anomalies

I want this clear

I want this clear, doctor

In this institution there are no privileges

for no one

Yes, I know

But believe me, that girl is on the verge

of a nervous breakdown

Bollocks, we all have nightmares

and not because of that, we'll miss our duties

I think that losing just a few classes

won't harm Claudia

That's exactly what she's looking for

Sometimes you're just too ...naive

Well, I'm leaving

-It's been a pleasure -Goodbye doctor

Let me help you out

Miss Lucia

I'd like to speak with you

Don't worry, I know the way out

Excuse me

You may say

I'd like to remind you that in the future

please abstain to discuss my orders

in front of strangers

It won't happen again

And something else...

I want to see Claudia in classes in about...

Half an hour

I bet it was the witch that ordered you

to go to classes

She keeps all day long inventing bad things

It doesn't matter, I was bored in my room

Don't take notes if you wish

I'll give'em to you later

Hey! I'm not dying, I...

Look!

You're not thinking into going in, aren't you?

-Why not? -It's off limits

I don't care

I want to know what's upstairs

You go, we'll wait here

-What are you afraid of? -I don't know, this place is creepy

Hey girls come, run!

What's going on to you?!

Look, it's open!

What are we waiting for, let get in

No, they can see us

The witch is never here around

Come quick!

You go first

What's going on? It's not a tomb

You see?! There's nothing

Not here, but there...

What's with you?

This is the place I dreamed

-She was upstairs. -Oh, don't say those things.

Don't listen to her, she's trying to scare us

No, I remember perfectly

The walls, the stairs, the rails

So what? We're looking at it too

Girls, you got to believe me

I walked up those stairs, the creak is horrible

and I made it to the end

Look that convinces me

-How's the door? -It's painted in red

and very decayed

It has an iron lock outside

Well... going and seeing will fix it

-Come! -No, wait

Don't go up, it can be dangerous

-I believe you Claudia -But you're coming upstairs anyways

-I believe you Claudia -But you're coming upstairs anyways

You go first. You already know the way

See, just like in my dream, the same squeaking

What's so strange that an old stairway

makes such a noise, go on.

Let me go, would you!

There it is

It's red

She's inside

Claudia!

Come downstairs at once!

None of you ignored that going to that tower was forbidden

Therefore, I won't take no apology

I made the girls come upstairs, miss.

I'll take that into account but, each one of you is responsible of your own acts.

You will receive a severe punishment for what you've done

And your punishment will be staying here in the college during vacations.

But my parents will come one day after tomorrow

I'll explain them what happened. They'll understand.

-But miss... -I don't discuss with the students.

That's all You may leave now.

Claudia.

Please stay awhile.

What did you expect to find up there?

Nothing ma'am... it's just that we found the door op...

But that's impossible!

The lock has only one key, and I have it

Well... I just can't explain it, but that's what happened.

When I saw that place, I understood that was the place I dreamed, where a girl was...

Stop it!

I already know your part of the story, you should employ that fantasy to your literature class

I haven't invented nothing, I swear.

I warn you that if you keep insisting on to disturbing your mates with morbid visions

I'll have to ask your father to put you under psychiatric surveillance

I'm not crazy.

I'm sure about that, Claudia

Don't make me think otherwise.

Yiveth? Is that true? That your staying here for vacations?

Yes, that's what she said.

Oh no! She can't do that

You're right ma'am, it's unfair

And that won't happen 'cause my parents will take me to N.Y.

Yeah right! And I had a date with a Maraha

Even if you don't believe it... Witch!

Please don't discuss now, I'm very worried because of you both

You are going to help us, ma'am?

I'll try.

Well... I got to see my boyfriend and, this is too much abstinence

Kitty... what are you saying.

Aw c'mon ma'am, as if you didn't know

Of course I don't.

Look ma'am, this is Armando. Isn't he cute?

Kitty, it's forbidden to have photographs, I should detain it.

I think you liked him.

I don�t want to hear another joke, it's my fault to give you a nice treatment, that's why you don't respect me.

Don't say that ma'am, you're the only one we can tell our things

Okay. I'll talk with Miss Bernarda.

She's so sweet.

I hope the witch dies and she becomes the principal.

Yeah right! That witch will never die.

She's really annoying.

Please, don't make them stay here.

You have too many considerations with those girls.

No, What I have is fear.

A terrible fear that that horrible thing happens again

That was a disgrace, an accident.

That's not true, we were guilty for that.

Lucia, I hate that kind of behavior

My orders will be accomplished as said

Okay. It will be done as you said, and I hope there's nothing to regret.

Are they gone?

Yes, the Abeligas-Gutierrez are leaving now. They came for them.

We are alone now, right?

But why you?

You're not grounded.

I never go out, my only relative is an old aunt, and I'd rather stay.

At least Miss Bernarda treats me well.

She didn't let me see them, God knows what that damn witch told them.

But this is the last year I'm in this freaking college.

Well, excuse me, but your parent is very nice. If I was him, I'll took you out of here at any price.

I promise you I will see Armando.

What do you think to do?

I'll tell you later, as soon the GES-TA-PO leaves.

Don't be like that to her, poor girl. She's got no family

Why of course! Snakes are born out of an egg

Is she staying with us the whole vacation period?

I think she will.

Oh no! That's extra punishment. Take care of me girls, 'cause here will be a dead girl.

Don't say that, I don't want to hear more bollocks, and put on your uniforms.

But ma'am, we just took it off.

I'm sorry, but we have classes.

Class? Aren't we on vacations?

Miss Bernarda ordered an intensive curse for you.

But... Aren't all the teachers gone?

I'll help you review. One more thing... Your family has been advised.

Your uncle left you this, Sylvia.

But ma'am, you promised us you'll try to convince the principal

I couldn't do anything, and please I beg you not to motivate another punishment. And please, bring all your clothes to this room.

No... Don't cry Sylvia. Ten days pass very fast.

I'll wait for you in ten minutes in the classroom.

Classes. That's all we needed.

Claudia...

Claudia...

Claudia...

Claudia...

Claudia...

-Where's she going? -I don't know, I think she's sleep walking

-She might get sick. -And I will too.

-We better wake her up -Yeah, but be careful or she might die.

Claudia! Claudia!

-Claudia! -What are you doing here? Are you crazy?

-Why did you get out of the room? -I don't know... I heard someone calling me.

You were dreaming.

No, I still hear it.

Listen.

It's the wind.

No, it's a voice. I heard it clearly, it was calling me from there.

It�s just another nightmare, there's no one in there.

Besides, it's clos...

You see? Someone opened it for me.

Well... Let's go see who is it

Shut up!, It's only the wind

No, there IS someone.

Look, over there!

Come... let's go!

And when we looked up, we saw her by the window of the tower.

She was looking at us in a strange way.

She looked at us in a strange way

Was she too ugly?

No.

Au contraire.

She has long hair, down to her waist

And... couldn't you just imagine that?

All three at the same time?

Well... then we must do something

I think we should tell the principal

Don't you make more gossips

Well, she could just pour some holy water, at the least

It could be a soul in pain

Those are just superstitions!

There's got to be an explanation!

There's only one.

She's trying to tell me something

Something that miss Bernarda doesn't want us to know.

What's all this!

Well... I had a nightmare.

She yelled, and woke us up

We got out of our bed, so we could help her

Okay, go back to bed.

Kitty!

Why aren't you using the same pajamas as your mates?

Well... it was hot and...

No hot weather justifies the use of that garment...

indecent.

It won't happen again!

The same nightmare as before?

No, it wasn't that one.

Go back to sleep Claudia, I want to see you tomorrow in classroom

Good night, ladies.

Quite before Uncle Tom convalesced from his wounds...

Legree made him go back to work,

and so a life of pity begun for him.

Weeks and weeks passed the unhappy negroe,

repressing inside him the suggestions of the evil spirit.

Remembered the letter sent to his old masters in Kentucky

and greatly begged that they took him out of that hell.

Day after day, he passed hugging that vane hope

that someone arrived to rescue him.

But days went by, and the desperation took his soul again...

Kitty!

Heads up!

I'd like to know what distracts you from your lecture.

Nothing. I wasn't distracted.

What's that under that napkin?

It's nothing. Really.

Would you like me to take it instead?

I see you're attending your own reading.

I�ll keep it until your parents come to visit you.

Damn witch! I wanted to hit her

And the trouble she'll make with your parents

Oh, I'm not worried about that.

They already know Armando and are suspecting something

What a warning she gave you!

When I saw you giving her the picture I had goose bumps

She isn't going to have it too much time I'll steal it from her!

What?! Love made her nuts

No, I'm not nuts I know she'll put it in her desk...

and tonight, I'll go for it.

Witch's office? Yeah, Right!

Sure, you think I'll believe that?

At what time is that going to happen?

Midnight.

Oh! How brave! At witch's hour.

So I can be sure you'll be awake...

baby.

Girls! It's almost midnight

This morning she was very decided

And I still am

Anyone cares to join me?

She's everywhere, don�t go!

Take care 'till I come back, I don't want anything to happen to you.

We shouldn't have let her go.

It's dangerous...

Don't make us more nervous than we already are, can you?

- What if Miss Bernarda finds out? - Shut up!

- We must acknowledge she's very brave. - Or deeply in love.

I wouldn't be out of here, not even for a Tony Curtis picture

Hear that wind.

-What happened? -Did you find it?

Yes.

And something else too.

Have you seen this face before?

Kitty... I don't know what to think nor think about what you said.

Well I... wanted to get back my boyfriend's picture.

You have no apology, this is almost a crime!

I couldn�t imagine what she would say...

Are you going to tell her?

No.

Just because you were honest enough to tell me.

I'm going to put these pictures in place

Promise me you'll never do something like this again.

Please forgive me, ma'am! Forgive me!

Let's forget everything.

Just like if nothing ever happened

And I don't want more gossips, understood Josefina?!

You know who she is, don't you?

Of course.

She was a... an old student here...

Andrea Ferran

But she's dead

Yes.

How do you know that?

'Cause she's the same person I dreamed hanged at the tower.

Bollocks! I don't want to talk more about that.

You have ten minutes to get to class.

Now I know it's true.

Andrea is back.

Lucia, what are you doing here?

Excuse me, it's just that... I left my tests draft this morning

Isn't it a bit late to pick them up

Well... I was afraid I left them somewhere else and...

and if the students find it...

-You're very nervous -Yes.

I was scared by your arrival Good night.

Come in.

You wanted to see me, miss?

Yes, Josefina.

Are your classmates in the classroom

They just arrived.

Come closer, Josefina.

I want to ask you a favor.

Yes miss.

Whatever you say.

Tonight there's going to be a dinner in honor of an illustrious professor.

Miss Lucia and I will assist to the event

Maybe we'll be a bit late.

- You understood? -Yes, miss.

So, you'll stay in my place,

and when I come back, I want you to tell me what happened in detail.

I'll inform you of everything.

All students must go to bed and dine as usual.

You'll take care that there are no disallowed conversations nor other irregularities.

-Is that clear? -Yes miss.

I'm quite sure you know how to accomplish your task.

-You may leave now. -Excuse me.

Josefina!

Thanks.

-I can't do it. -You don't have to say it, we already noticed

If I don't fail the class, it will be more than enough for me.

-And why did you subscribed to music class? -Oh! you're nuts

My mother's crazy stuff... she wants me to become a pianist.

She may have not heard you.

Hey, you're having a good time, at least invite me

Where's Josefina?

Doing her homework, don't you see she's very geekish?

-What are you playing? -Go on, that was very pretty.

You must be from Claudia's family

Yeah, laugh. In the end its just going to be me who fails the class.

Well... with that things, who learns?

-They should have taught you like me -You studied piano?

With a friend

And what did he played you, baby?

-Oh! You have such a dirty mind! -Did you learn?

Some stuff, but very different. Move.

Wow! I didn't knew that from you.

Now we understood each other!

-C'mon Kitty, dance. -Yes, please! Dance!

Everybody!

What are you doing here!

I knew this wouldn't last.

-I'll tell miss Bernarda. -I have permission to study piano.

You do, but they don't. And not even to dance that.

Why do you give her so many explanations, if she'll go and tell anyways?

They left me here to inform about everything you do and watch protect the order!

Oh, good! You'll have too much to inform

'Cause right now we'll fix our bills with you

As we due since a long time! Don't you think?

Give her a good beating, so she'll learn

No. No girls! I promise I won't say anything...

if you go to bed

What do you mean 'go to bed'? We're just beginning the party

We were even going to invite you

You can dance too, don't you Jose?

No!, No, I don't know

Look, is a good idea. If she dances, she can't go and tell.

Either you dance or we kick your butt!

-Choose! -Dance! Dance!

-Girls, don't be like that! -Play Yiveth!

Please!

Very well, Jose. Very well.

Striptease! Striptease!

-What a great idea! -No! No! Girls, please!

'No'? babe!, in this life you must know about everything.

You never know where you'll stand.

-Off the clothes! -No! No!

-Don't be so harsh! -Please leave me, no!

-Help me girls! -Please, girls!

Leave her, don't be that bad.

Okay.

With this gal, you can't even have a bit of fun.

And I was going to see my first striptease.

This one's for you! I'm an expert doing that.

Oh no Kitty!

Why not? So you graduate!

Maestro: Music!

No Kitty, no!

Hey kiddy! This is like Paris

Kitty, don't be a jerk!

No, it's not possible. You must have imagine that!

No ma'am. She was the girl of the picture.

Josefina, I know you don't lie.

Is what your classmates say true?

Yes miss, I saw her too

and I think I'll keep on seeing her up 'till the day I'm dead.

But you said she was dead.

You better know the truth

She...

She committed suicide.

Here?

Yes miss, I saw her too

...and I think I'll keep on seeing her up 'till the day I die

But you said she was dead

You better know the truth

She...

She committed suicide

Here?

It was crazy. Five years ago...

she was grounded on vacations, just like you...

I knew it. It had to be the witch's fault

Kitty!

I don't want to hear that nickname again!

-It's a shame that ladies like you... -And just because she got grounded...

she killed herself

Andrea suffered a lot.

The only thing she had, was her mother...

a woman that always worked really hard so she could study.

The father left them

In those vacations, her mother got really ill.

And they didn't let her go?

We didn't believe her. We thought it was a lie

And one day, the notice arrived, saying that her mother was dead.

Poor girl. What did she do?

She kept herself locked in her room all day long, very distressed.

The very next day, we found her at the tower..

dead.

Please tell us, how was she?

She was the best student I ever had,

smart and good.

She played the piano wonderfully and had an amazing memory.

She loved the heliotropes

Andrea.

What would she want from me?

Diego! Diego!

Who? Who is it?

It's me, Lucia. Please hold me..

Miss Lucia! What's going on?

I need to talk to you Can I come in?

Yes... yes of course. Please come in

You shouldn't be out Its very cold

-We could have spoken tomorrow -No, I couldn't wait.

Please promise me that Miss Bernarda won't know a thing

I promise you. Please be seated.

Diego, do you remember Andrea?

Yes. That poor girl.

How can I forget her?

Something strange has happened.

The girls that stayed here, think they saw her

One of them says she even heard her voice!

You don't seem too surprised

No ma'am

Who knows what happens after death...

that makes them come back

and drift in this world?

Do you believe in ghosts?

Oh, no... How could the poor girl be a ghost?

So pretty and with such sad eyes...

Have you seen her?

Yes

Haven't you, ma'am?

How could I?

She's dead!

But she's still with us

-Maybe she's looking for something -No, that's not possible!

Let me tell you

Do you remember how the wind blew the night we found her dead?

Yes, of course

Every time I hear it blow like that...

I know she's back.

As if the wind feels her.

Like tonight.

Yes. Like tonight.

Go to bed Diego. I'm sorry I bothered you.

Miss Lucia, please don't get mad at me!

-I just told you the truth. -It's okay Diego. Thanks.

I saw her, do you understand?

I saw her!

Of course, of course.

And if I keep on hearing her I'll end up seeing her too!

Why don't you ask Diego the gardener?

Have you lost your mind?

Do you think I'll reduce myself to discuss that matter with that superstitious old man?

Well. Don't believe me then...

but please, let the students leave this place before something bad happens!

Lucia, I cannot treat you like a student...

but if you wish to take some vacations, please do.

I can keep the discipline in this college by myself

The witch will regret this, I swear to you

When my parents come back, I'll tell them everything that happens here

They won't believe you, Yiveth.

Oh no?! Let them ask. All the girls are witnessus

-Witnesses. -Yeah, whatever. They saw her, didn't they?

Look, I think we should forget everything...

What?! I cannot take a shower calmly,

-and any moment... -What's with you?

Look at that.

Is he dead?

Don't go, wait!

Who are you?

Please, don't scream! Someone might come. I'm not going to hurt you.

How did you get in?

I jumped the wall. I want to see Miss Pe�a.

You are Armando, aren't you?

Man! It's forbidden to get in here.

I know, but I promised her I'll come

Could you please tell her? I've been here for three hours.

-Wait here -Don't move

What's with them?

I don't know.

Bah! They might be just joking, just to distract us

Don't pay attention to them

-She didn't understand us. -Dumbly! Come!

Hey Kitty. Come here just a sec, would you?

Don't start with that girls, I'm busy with this...

vision of the communication vases and I just can't get it.

That's what it's all about... Communication

Damn! What do you want?

-What would you want? -Me?

I'd like to be far away of this crappy college

What for?

What a question! So I could dress like the people and see to...

What a question! To dress like normal people

and be able to see... Armando

Entertain Bernarda, don't let her follow us

Where are you going, huh?

They want to play a joke to Marina

Hey Jose!

Won't you help me with the chemistry problem?

What happened? Didn't you know everything?

Please?

-Aww, c'mon tell me what it is -Surprise

-Armando -Hello

Well, we're leaving now

-Don't take long -Aren't you introducing us?

Oh yeah! Look, they are Claudia and Yiveth

We've heard a lot from you

Nice meeting you.

Well, excuse us

Good bye

-Good bye. -And thanks, girls

Claudia!

-Oh Co-col... -Let's go, what do you care

Oh! That's a boyfriend

And not the hairy one looking for me

Come, come!

Hope they didn't see you Armando, or I'm expelled

No, besides, you say you didn't know me

Don't be silly

You're more known here than the text book

-I'm so glad you came. -I promised you, didn't I?

Now, when will you... come back again?

No, Kitty

Getting in is very difficult

I'll would rather stay inside 'till midnight

-And then... -Yeah, but...

They are cleaning all this,

and the gardener would see you

What's over there?

-Nothing -I'll get in there,

-And when everybody is sleepi... -No! Not there

Why?

Because they say that in that place they frighten you and...

What?! You don't believe in those things, don't you?

No, but it gives me the creeps.

Even with me?

No, not with you

Here I am... Oh! Excuse me I thought that...

Don't be frightened, I'm Kitty's boyfriend

She'll come, please don't say anything

Please I beg you.

Miss, please hold on...

Miss... Listen to me

Claudia

Claudia

-Kitty! -Armando, what are you doing here, are you nuts?

One of your mates saw me and...

She was up there...

It can't be, everyone is sleeping

Let's get out of here, I'm scared.

Scare of what?

If she were one of my mates,

She could go and tell the principal, come with me

Andrea, is that you? What do you want?

Andrea, are you there?

What do you want Andrea?

Here I am

What was that?

The tower... Leave! Leave quick!

Miss Bernarda... did you hear that?

Yes, at the tower... come

Miss, what...

What happened?

It's Claudia, it's Claudia!

What are you waiting for Lucia? Call Doctor Olivera

That won't be necessary ma'am... She's dead.

She was the best mate I ever had.

-I still can't believe that she's de... -No! Don't say that. It's horrible.

But why did she insisted to go to the tower?

She knew she was there

But why do that to Claudia

She never hurt her

What did Andrea win by doing that?

You never know what the dead want

Tomorrow I'm leaving. I'm so distressed

Yes. This house is cursed...

there's something around us, threatening us

And that wind...

It hasn't stop blowing for a second

I've never heard it like that

Tonight, even the wind is afraid

Did you called Claudia's parents?

Yes, I've called three times, but no one answers

Maybe they're out

Are you going in?

I want to pray a bit, with her.

You're tormenting yourself.

Lucia, I'm really thankful you didn't reproach me...

but that won't change anything.

You warned me and... I didn't listen to you.

I'm the only responsible for this.

Don't say that. It was an accident

Just like the other one, right?

Go please, with the girls. Calm them down.

As you wish.

Claudia.

Forgive me.

Wha- What happened?

Claudia.

Claudia.

You're alive!

Claudia, you're alive!

Hold, I'll go and tell everyone.

Alive! You're alive!

Alive.

It has been a miracle. A real miracle!

Maybe, but you'll understand that that can't be my version.

-I'm more ...down to earth -Or more incredulous.

I have to be, in front of a resurrection case.

-Then, how do you call what happened? -A mistake.

You took as death a case of unconsciousness

But Diego, the gardener, assured that...

Well I won't dare to diagnose he's flowers and grafts.

The Doctor was right, Lucia. We were all confused.

-We were so nervous that... -More unexplainable is for me the other thing.

Falling from that height, with no broken bones...

no luxation... I don�t understand.

-Anyway. Good evening. -Good evening, Doctor.

Doctor, there's something that worries me

Claudia seems very affected. Like... like distant.

Sometimes, she doesn't hear us. She's always absent.

My dear lady, let's be happy she is present,

and believe me, no one resuscitates

Let's go.

Claudia! Claudia!

We were looking for you to give you...

-What are you looking at? -Nothing.

Oh yes. Its class time with the witch. Look, I made a questionnaire. Here.

Thanks, I already have it.

For these two poets, literature and specially poetry

has a mission to accomplish as orientation of the social thinking.

Mariana, do you remember any other aspects of the romantic period, we talked about last class?

Yes, ma'am.

They are the rebirth of the popular and the exotism.

Very good. Those characteristics might be the most interesting ones.

even though your mate Claudia doesn't seem to worry.

I'm listening, ma'am

Then explain us what do you understand about these to manifestations.

The height of popular literature is a reaction to the opposition to the classic.

Primitive texts are edited, and sometimes are invented, like in Ossian's case,

Linda's Czech manuscripts, Merimee's poetry and lyrics,

and Glimka's Slavs.

The exotism is manifested by a special predilection to the oriental,

particularly Egypt, and the Alhambrist trend is originated...

whose best representant is Washington Irving.

Excellent. I see you have forwarded yourself to our classes.

-Where'd you read that? -Elmar's play. It's in the library.

Congratulations. I wish you've done the same all year long.

Good. Let's go back to our class.

Claudia in the library?

She may have confused the doors.

-Good morning Diego. -Good morning ma'am

What are you doing?

I'm fixing this lock, so no one gets in again.

Are you saying that because of me?

Everyone. If any of you goes upstairs again...

Miss Bernarda will fire me

Done. Closed 'till the end of days.

You said that the last time.

Oh, but then...

Whi... Which last time?

The first time you put the lock, after... after that.

How do you know?

You were not in this college back then.

It's true.

I wasn't anymore.

I don't know, I guess someone told me.

Claudia!

-What are you doing there? -Studying chemistry. I don't understand anything.

Listen, who walked by just a moment ago?

No one, why?

Nothing... just wandering

Hope you're done soon.

-Grab it! -It's over there!

-Don't let it go girls! -Don't yell! You're scaring it.

-Run! -Here! Here!

-I got it. -Is it hurt, right?

-Yes, a wing. -Let me see.

It's nothing. I think we can cure it with a bit of mercuro.

I'll put it

-What's going on? -We trapped a live bird!

-Aw! It's so cute. -Can we keep it, ma'am?

Just for the time it cannot fly. I hate caged birds.

-I'm afraid I might squeeze it. -Give it to me.

Come! Run!

Miss Lucia.

It's dead.

Who's there

-It's me, Lucia. -What are you doing up so late?

That piano woke me up. Do you hear it too?

But of course. Someone's at the music classroom. Come with me

Don't go

It's her. Don't you recognize that song? Andrea always played it.

Nonsense. Come.

Andrea. It's Andrea!

Claudia!

What are you doing here?

Nothing ma'am. I just couldn't sleep...

And decided to wake up everyone

-I never thought you would hear me. -Go back to your room at once...

-And I want you at my office tomorrow. -Yes, ma'am

Wait.

Where'd you learn that? You've never played it.

-I have practiced it lately. -It's no time to talk about music!

Go back to bed

But, can't you see what's happening?

Yes. Discipline in this school is everything but tight.

No, I'm talking about Claudia. About her strange return to life...

about that unexpected ability to play piano, she never had.

Lucia. That was Chopin's arrangement, not an Andrea's exclusive.

As none of her costumes or inclinations.

You really think so?

Those are coincidences, that's all.

And if all of a sudden Claudia got a fondness for heliotropes...

I wouldn't be surprised.

I'm so glad you said so...

'cause I was afraid to show you...

this!

-Claudia. -Good morning Miss Lucia.

What do you want?

Miss Bernarda wanted to see me. She told me last night.

Claudia, I want to speak with you. Come.

That cat never loved me.

Claudia, what's going on? You're so...different.

Everything has changed in here, ma'am

-It's her fault. -Why do everyone hate her?

Bernarda is tough sometimes, but that's what her job is about.

She's evil and cruel.

Maybe, but she's a woman that had no luck.

Neither did you. However, everybody loves you

If she had never intervened in your life, you'd be married to that boyfriend who loved you so much

Who told you that?

You did yourself.

You told me about a boy that was pretending you and that she pushed far away of your life.

Don't you remember it?

Yes.

I told that to one of my students, but...

it wasn't you.

It was her. Andrea!

Claudia, Claudia tell me.

How do you remember something I talked about years ago with a girl you've never met?

Tell me. For Christ sake, tell me!

What's going on?

Nothing ma'am. I was reprimanding Claudia for what happened last night

I was expecting you Claudia.

Come in.

Claudia, what has been occurred in these few days...

makes me to make a determination.

Tomorrow I'll notify your parents to come and pick you up.

Tomorrow?

You have the day free, so you can make your baggage

And one more recommendation.

After dinner, you won't be able to leave your room whatsoever. Understood?

Yes, ma'am

I want to avoid problems, Besides you're a bit ill and ...nights are very cold.

Yes... horribly cold.

I'll see you tomorrow. You may go now.

Ma'am

Thanks for this last night.

-Who's there? -It's me, Lucia.

-What's going on? -Lights went off in the whole school.

Yes, but that happens frequently. We shouldn't be alarmed. Where're the students?

They're sleeping already

-I need to talk with you. -Now?

I want to ask you to... to let me be with you until morning

Are you afraid?

A lot. So much that...

I don't know how I can stand it.

But is not for me.

It's for you.

Oh, come on! Lucia.

You're very nervous.

Do you hear?

It's her.

It is her!

-Just like the night that...! -Someone's crying!

-I'll go and check who it is. -Don't go out ma'am! You're in grave danger!

I'm going to end this ridicule story once and for all.

Go to the student's room. Don't let anyone out!

-And take that light -Ma'am!

Obey me!

Claudia!

Miss Lucia, did you hear that?

Where's Claudia?

I don't know, we were awakened by some whippings.

-But she wasn't here -Quick, come with me.

Help me.

With strength

Claudia, where are you going?

To the tower, quick

Claudia, what does this all mean?

Andrea

Claudia

Claudia, my dear. What's wrong with you? Please, tell me.

Miss Lucia

Don't tire yourself. I'm with you.

-Come on in, doctor. -Would you please announce me?

-That won't be necessary, you can come in. -Thanks

Come on in

Good morning

Oh! Good morning, come on in doctor

I'm so glad you came.

I heard that the directive board,

ratified your place.

-And I'm here to congratulate you. -Thank you so much, doctor.

-Please be seated. -How's your health?

Well... not bad.

Yesterday, the police...

was here for the last time.

-Everything has concluded -And what's the final decision?

Suicide

What else did you expect?

Nothing, I guess they won't believe,

what really happened.

Lucia, you're a very smart girl.

You shouldn't believe in the existence of a ghost

That takes another body for mere revenge

-It's so childish -Explain me then,

Why does Claudia doesn't remember anything since her falling?

And why after that period of mental absency

Takes her own personality back

There are many things science can't explain yet

-Science would never explain that -And your students?

Everyone stayed

I had difficulties with some families,

They wanted to take the girls

But finally I was able to convince them

It's logical. They love you a lot.

-Even Josefina -Yes, she has changed

She's not the 'go and tell' girl she was.

A very intelligent job

Well, I've tried to be understanding to all of them

In this college, there's a need of some happiness.

I've seen it, this college

doesn't look the same it was before.

And is he coming back after what happened?

Some guts this guy Armando has.

Men are like that or dedicate themselves to something else.

-To what? -Forget about it.

Is anything wrong, ma'am?

You forgot to put the lock, Diego

What for, it won't be necessary.

None of you will get in,

and no one will go out.

You saw her too, didn't you Diego?

It wasn't one of my dreams.

Forget that miss...

Forget it as if nothing has ever happened

It will be very difficult

Each time I walk near that tower

I think I'll see her

No, don't be afraid, she's gone

Gone forever.

THE END

Bring out Elizabeth Selwyn.

Bring out the witch!

Bring her out.

Sssss...

Witch!

Burn her! Burn her! Burn her!

Burn the witch!

Jethrow, Jethrow,

Jethrow!

Jethrow Keane,

hast thou consorted with the witch Elizabeth Selwyn?

No.

Burn the witch!

Please no!

No, no...

No!

No, no, no, no...

Help her, oh Lucifer, help her!

Elizabeth Selwyn...

on this third day of March,

in the year of our Lord 1692.

We the people of Whitewood, Massachusetts,

condemn thee as a witch.

May the flames cleanse thy soul of its evil,

of its lust for blood!

That made thee bring about the death of Abigail Adams.

Help her, oh Lucifer, help her!

I have made my pact with thee, oh Lucifer.

Hear me, hear me.

I will do thy bidding for all eternity.

For all eternity shall I practice the ritual

of Black Mass.

For all eternity shall I sacrifice unto thee.

And I give thee my soul.

Take me into thy service.

Oh, Lucifer, listen to thy servant.

Grant her this pact for all eternity and I with her.

And if we fail thee but once,

you may do with our souls what you will.

Make this city an example of thy vengeance.

Curse it,

Curse it for all eternity.

- A curse. - And let me

be the instrument of thy curse.

Hear me, oh Lucifer, hear me!

- She's making a curse. - Curse?

- A Curse? - Burn her!

Burn witch! Burn witch, Burn!

Burn! Burn! Burn! Burn!

Burn witch! Burn witch, Burn!

Burn witch! Burn witch! Burn witch!

Burn, witch, burn, witch, burn, burn, burn.

So shouted the people of Whitewood

when they burned Elizabeth Selwyn in 1692.

Though, as I've said, little is known today

of the actual practice of witchcraft

in 17th century New England,

superstition, fear and jealousy

drove the Puritans to accuse their friends and relatives

of consorting with the devil.

Parading around huge bonfires repeating vindictive chants

they consigned the poor creatures to the flames.

The tortured souls cried out in agony

as the flames mounted higher and higher!

"Burn, witch! Burn, witch!

Burn! Burn!! Burn!"

- Dig that crazy beat. - Shh!

That will be all for today.

Tomorrow will be my concluding lecture

on the history of witchcraft in 17th century New England.

I shall bring along some illustrations

which I'm sure will interest you all.

I'll bring the matches.

Maitland!

Since you chose to attend these lectures,

I had hoped that it was in the spirit

of scientific curiosity about the subject.

That will be all.

Bill, how could you?

He takes it all so darn serious.

He's got you all hypnotized.

Oh, Miss Barlow.

Yes, Professor.

Can I see you for a moment, please?

What about our date?

I'll meet you - - Look, um...

I'll wait for you outside, huh.

Yes, Professor?

Rather a difficult young man there.

I fear that you are more of an attraction to him

than my poor efforts.

However,

I've been reading through your papers, Miss Barlow.

They show a very sound appreciation of the subject.

I want to go to New England to do my senior paper.

Uh huh, you're really quite good, you know.

Well, I'm not quite satisfied...

I feel I need some first hand research.

I want to get the atmosphere.

Find out how widespread witchcraft really was,

what the witches were really like.

That might take a little time, you know.

Well, I have the time.

My brother and I were going to spend our vacation

with our cousins.

What I'd really like to do,

is to get a room in the smallest, oldest town

in New England I can find.

Check through all the Town Hall records,

re-check the libraries,

talk to the Puritan descendants,

make a really thorough investigation.

Your brother is Professor of Science, Miss Barlow,

I hardly think he'd be very interested

in the history of witchcraft.

Then, I'd go alone.

You don't think he'd object to that?

You leave Richard to me.

He's picking me up here for lunch.

Hello, Bill.

- Professor Barlow. - Nan here?

Yeah, she's in there with him.

Well, I don't like her getting mixed up

in this witchcraft business.

Why not? It's only part of a history course.

- Professor Barlow? - Yeah?

Before you go in there, could, could I have a word with you?

Why sure.

- Well, it's about Nan and me. - Oh.

If you're really serious about this,

I happen to know of a town in New England.

As a matter of fact, it's the identical place where the events

occurred I mentioned in today's lecture, Whitewood.

It's, uh, quite a small place,

it's a little bit off the beaten track,

so maybe these directions will help you.

Thank you.

I think you might very well find what you are looking for there.

I happen to know the woman who owns the inn in Whitewood.

Her name is Newless, Mrs. Newless,

so you just tell her I sent you.

Ravens Inn, Whitewood.

What's Whitewood?

Now Dick, don't be too upset but, uh,

I'm gonna change my plans for vacation.

Change your plans?

Yes

I'm going to a place called Whitewood for a week or so

to do some research.

Oh, are you?

And what about cousin Sue?

Why she's expecting you for her birthday party

on the 17th, she'll never forgive you.

I can still easily make it by then,

this is important.

My term paper's got to be good,

it could mean a scholarship.

Nan, I've made all the arrangements.

Come on, Dick, you'll have a good time without me.

My mind's made up, I'm going to Whitewood.

But surely any good encyclopedia will give you all the nonsense

you want to know about witchcraft.

Witchcraft

is not nonsense, Barlow!

I'm sorry, Driscoll, witchcraft, black magic, sorcery...

to me it's nothing but fairy tale, mumbo-jumbo.

I'm a scientist Driscoll, I believe what I can see

what I can feel and touch.

The basis of fairy tales is reality,

the basis of reality is fairy tales.

As a scientist, you should be familiar with that quotation.

Ya, well I don't believe that somebody in Chicago,

can die of a heart-attack because

some woman in New Orleans sticks a pin in a wax doll.

Maybe you don't!

But practitioners of voodoo claim otherwise.

Dick, you're just being difficult.

No!

When I look into a microscope, Driscoll,

I see bacteria swimming, fighting, existing, that's real.

These witches that were persecuted and burned

in the 17th century were real too, but they weren't witches.

They were pitiful human beings.

Victims of hysteria.

There are many eminent scholars who have documentary proof

of the actual practice of witchcraft.

Yeah, but how effective was this practice?

Did any of these eminent scholars

ever meet a real practicing witch?

Did you ever meet a witch, Driscoll?

Perhaps.

Ah, come on, you're a historian.

No witch ever survived the burning at the stake

for all their pacts with the devil.

In sixteen hundred and ninety two,

Elizabeth Selwyn went to the stake.

She was buried in a church yard in New England.

And yet three years later, Yeah?

Three years later, a new wave of blood sacrifices

broke out in the village that had condemned her.

The daughters of the elders who had condemned her

were themselves found murdered with every last drop of blood

drained from their bodies. And afterwords,

people came forward to testify that they had actually seen

Elizabeth Selwyn.

Oh, stop. This would be more effective at midnight

with howling winds and crashing thunder

and even then it wouldn't frighten anyone.

Dick! I'm sorry, Professor Driscoll.

That's alright, Miss Barlow.

He won't be the first person to have scoffed at the subject.

Honey, when you get to um... where is it?

Whitewood. Ah, yes, Whitewood.

Well, send me a picture postcard of a witch,

if possible, autographed.

Now, uh, let's have some lunch, huh?

I'm sorry, I have a date.

Nan, darling, I still don't see why you have to go off

to this Whitewood place. Now...

I thought we were going to have some time together

during this vacation.

You know I want to be with you, it's just this is important...

Look, what the heck can you find that hasn't been found before?

I don't know. It's just that maybe,

hidden in some attic, or buried in some old antique shop

there's something that might give a whole new outlook

to the subject. Oh what new outlook

can there be?

You're a science student, honey,

you know how important research is.

But this isn't about anything real.

This is just superstitious people burning silly old women.

But suppose the women weren't silly?

Suppose they really had a pact with the devil?

A pact that could have supernatural power.

Oh, come on, what kind of power?

I don't know.

Well, look, it's no use, Bill.

We've both tried our hardest to talk her out of going.

Do you really think she will find anything worthwhile?

Well, I think we have to respect her desire to find something new

even if we... even if we don't agree with the subject.

Agree with it?

I've never heard so much nonsense

as that guy Driscoll talks, in all my life!

Well, here I am, all packed.

Oh, I suppose nothing I can say will stop you from going, huh?

Yeah, well, I'll uh, I'll put this in the car.

I still hoped you'd change your mind, Nan.

Don't worry darling.

I'll be back as quick as I can, and I'll write.

Well, don't forget me all together, huh?

I won't.

Give Sue my love and

don't forget we have a date at her party.

Good-bye, darling.

Um, excuse me, can you help me? I seem to be lost.

Sure, if I can.

I'm looking for the Wamport Road.

Wamport Road? Hardly anyone uses that any more.

Well, my friend gave me the directions, uh..

Take Road 28-A, Turn on to the Wamport Road,

bare left at the fork through to Whitewood.

Whitewood!?

Am I that far away? No ma'am, not far...

Not many God fearing folks visit Whitewood nowadays.

If I were you I'd - Well if...

if you'll excuse me, I'm in a hurry.

Which way is it?

Well, follow this road about 2 miles,

you come to a fork there'll be a sign, Wamport Road.

Turn left, keep straight, there be Whitewood.

Thank you very much.

Does that sign say Wamport Road?

Wamport Road? Yes.

Oh good, I was afraid I missed it.

Is it, uh, Whitewood you seek?

Yes.

I too. Uh, would I be imposing if-

No, of course not, get in.

Thank you.

You'd think the highway commission would do something

about these roads.

Watch out, here comes another bump.

What is your mission in Whitewood?

Mission?

Well, I'm going there to do some research

on witchcraft.

Professor Driscoll gave us some very interesting lectures

on the subject and

I'm going there to get some original source material.

Do you know Whitewood?

I've known it for many years.

Do you go there often? Fairly often.

Oh, then you must know the Raven's Inn?

I shall be resting there.

Oh, so shall I.

Oh, my name is Nan Barlow.

My name is Jethrow Keane.

Pleased to meet you.

Pleased to meet you.

It's just like a picture out of a history book.

I feel as though I were in the seventeenth century.

Why hasn't Whitewood been written about?

It's off the beaten path.

Few tourists come here.

For Whitewood, time stands still.

Look at that church, must have been beautiful.

What a shame they let it get so run down.

Straight on?

Yes. Follow the road around.

Ah, there it is!

What a lovely old building.

Seventeenth century at least.

How picturesque can you get?

Right by the graveyard.

Yes, it has not been used for more than two hundred years.

Any witches buried there? There are indeed...

all in a section of unconsecrated ground.

Spooky isn't it?

Well, keep your fingers crossed for me, Mr. Keane.

I hope Mrs. Newless has that room.

Oh, I didn't hear you come in.

Are you Mrs. Newless?

No.

Oh,

I'm Nan Barlow, I was told I might find a room here.

I was recommended by a friend of mine, Professor Driscoll,

perhaps you know him? That will be all, Lottie.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Unfortunately, Lottie can not talk.

I've often told her not to answer the bell.

Oh, poor thing. Then you're Mrs. Newless?

Wm, may I help you?

Yes, I'd like to have a room here for two weeks.

The hotel is quite full.

Oh, the guests are never about at this time of the day.

Well, I'm a student of Professor Driscoll's.

He told me if I mentioned his name, I'd have no trouble.

Well, there is a room I could let you have,

it's just off the lobby.

Oh, thank you.

Oh, Mrs. Newless,

that plaque,

is it true that Elizabeth Selwyn was really burned here

for being a witch?

She was.

And do you believe she was a witch?

Come along.

I'll show you to your room.

I hope you will be comfortable.

Yes, it is a nice room.

The previous occupants have always found it most agreeable.

Well,

if there's anything you should need

just ring the bell for me at the desk.

Thank you.

Oh!

It's been so many months,

I've counted the days to this holiday.

So have the others.

It wasn't easy for some of my guests to get here.

Many had to travel vast distances.

I was lucky, the last few miles were enchanting.

Miss Barlow is very good company.

You must be tired, Jethrow, your room is ready.

And the festivities?

I am prepared.

Oh, Mrs. Newless.

I thought I'd have a short look around town,

I won't be gone long.

I think you'll find the church interesting,

unfortunately it no longer has a congregation.

He will be pleased.

I'm told this was once a house of worship.

It is still a house of worship.

I am the reverend of this church

as long as the breath of life is within me,

this house shall remain God's house.

Must have been a beautiful building.

To me, it is still beautiful.

I'm sorry.

What a shame the people have let it fall

into such a state.

Strangers rarely come to Whitewood.

Who are you?

I'm Nan Barlow, I'm staying at the Raven's Inn.

Why have you come to Whitewood?

Well...

because I'm interested in witchcraft.

Young woman, leave Whitewood.

Leave Whitewood tonight.

For 300 years,

the devil has hovered over this city,

made it his own.

The people in it, are his.

Evil has triumphed over good, here.

Look at my church, I have no parish.

No one worships here.

His is the power.

What power?

Leave Whitewood.

Leave Whitewood tonight! I beg of you!

What power? Leave before it is too late!

- Good evening. - Good evening.

Please excuse the mess, we haven't been open long.

You have some very interesting things here.

Yes, they, they belonged to my grandmother.

When she died, I came back to sort things out.

Oh, I'm sorry, then you don't live here?

No, my family have lived here for generations

but I've just been back a few weeks.

Would you like to have a look around?

Thank you.

Oh, I didn't mean to frighten you when I came in.

It's just that all the people I've met here

have acted like I'm a person from another world.

They don't see many strangers here.

And I had the most...

well unusual experience with the reverend.

He barred my way from the church.

And he talked to me about a curse.

And he warned me to leave Whitewood.

Can you explain that?

No, I can't.

Does he often act that way?

He's my grandfather.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Oh, it's alright, it's happened before with strangers.

With the lack of parishioners and loss of his sight,

has made him bitter and suspicious.

I'm afraid what with him and the town,

I, I was very scared.

When I saw your lights, I made a dash for them.

I'm glad you did.

Urn, do you have any books or pamphlets on witchcraft?

You do don't you, a friend of mine...

Well, we, we have a collection gathering dust

but why on earth would you be interested in...

Oh, I'm sorry, it's really none of my business.

No, that's alright, I'm studying it in college

and I've come here to write my term paper.

Well, just wait, I'll see what I can find.

That's Elizabeth Selwyn, burned as a witch, March 3rd, 1692.

Yes, I know, I saw the plaque in the lobby of the hotel.

You're staying at the Raven's Inn?

Yes, it was recommended to me by a friend, Professor Driscoll.

Alan Driscoll? Yes, do you know him?

No, but my grandfather speaks of him.

His family come from here.

Oh, I didn't know that.

Here, I think this will do for a start.

What a lovely locket, may I see it?

I believe it's quite old. Oh, it is!

You're very lucky.

I'm even more lucky to have found this,

"A Treatise On Devil Worship In New England."

This must be a very rare book.

I'm afraid I couldn't afford to buy it.

You can borrow it, if you like.

Oh, could I?! That would be wonderful!

I promise I'll bring it back in a few days.

You're very welcome, Miss, uh? Barlow. Nan Barlow.

Nan Barlow.

Thank you very much, good night.

Good night.

Mrs. Newless!

Mrs. Newless!

Yes, Miss Barlow.

I, I heard some strange noises in my room.

Oh, possibly the water in the pipes, this is a very old inn.

No, it seemed to be coming from the cellar underneath.

I hardly think so, Ms. Barlow.

The cellars do not extend beneath your room.

Then why is there a trap door in the floor?

The ground was filled in many years ago

to strengthen the foundations of the building.

But I'm sure I...

Well, if you insist, I will come and see.

I don't hear anything.

Well, just a few minutes ago...

Never mind, I'm sorry.

You're welcome. But you can see for yourself

there is no ring in the trap door

because there is no reason to lift it.

There is nothing underneath but earth.

Come in.

Oh, hello, Lottie, come in.

Oh, I don't need any more towels.

I haven't used mine. They're quite clean.

Lottie!

I've told you before not to bother the guests.

Miss Barlow, I thought you might care to join the others.

I will as soon as I finish my notes.

I'll put some clothes on and join them.

"A Treatise On Devil Worship In New England."

Well, do you find this interesting?

Why it's fascinating. The things I've learnt,