All language subtitles for Kiss of a Dead Woman.1974

Who knocks this way?

- Good evening.
- Who are you looking for ?

I would like to see the countess
Clara Serra Trabia.

You are too late.
The funeral took place this afternoon.

Funerals ?

Excuse me i thought
have warned you.

The countess died yesterday.

She is dead ?

Clara is dead?

How it happened ?

I don't know, but for a few months now
she was unrecognizable.

She suffered without complaint,

and she died
in the arms of death.

Her husband ? And her daughter ?

The count left after the funeral
in Paris, with the little one.

There is no one here anymore.
All the servants were made redundant.

Where is she buried?

At the family tomb.

- To the cemetery, quickly!
- At this hour ?

- Are you the keeper?
- Yes, but it's closed. It's too late.

I know.
But I would like to see the remains

of a person who is at the tomb
of Serra Trabia. Let me in.

- I can't, sir.
- Please, I implore you.

Follow me. It is over there.

Here it is.

Take that money.

It's for you.

Why sir ?

Open the coffin.
I want to see her one last time.

For God's sake !
We can't, sir.

We risk prison.

Just a moment.

I have to see her.

I have to give it
the last hello.

Do not be afraid. This man is reliable,
he will keep it a secret.

Help me.

Clara.

You are more beautiful than ever.

Even death
did not dare to touch you.

Only your eyes are closed.

Why ?
Why, Clara?

Forgive me
if I couldn't help you.

Forgive me
if I haven't arrived on time.

Remorse will weigh me down
for all the life.

Just a kiss ...

The last of that
who loved you so much.

Her lips moved.
They move!

She's alive !

I'm telling you she's alive!
Look !

His lips quivered.

I felt the warmth of his breath.
She is not dead !

Clara? You hear me ?
It's me.

She is alive, I tell you!

What do you say ?
You can see she is not moving.

She is really dead.

Do you have a knife?
I won't hurt him.

What are you waiting for?

What is it for you?

Give it to me.

I was right, I'm not crazy!
You did see ?

The blood is hot.
She is still alive.

It was not an illusion!

Yes, she is breathing!

She breathes!

Quick, let's take her
to revive her.

Please help me.

But then,
they buried her alive!

Lift her up.

Slowly.

It is a state of catalepsy.

But she will get out of it quickly.
Keep calm.

What did you give him?

An infusion of medicinal herbs
and strophantus for the heart.

Thank you Doctor.

He doesn't want to be called a doctor,
but he's very talented.

He even knows how to heal
the bite of a sharp.

She had to ingest
a paralyzing substance.

Someone could have wanted
his death.

What do you say ?

Nobody could want
kill her.

It seems to me...

what to procure an apparent death
and lock the victim in a coffin ...

It means kill, sir.

Kill!

You do not agree ?

- Do you like him a lot?
- Yes.

More than anyone in the world.

I don't know how to thank you.
Hold.

Neither thank you nor money.

I did what I could
to help a person regain life.

We are all
instruments of God.

In the good, and in the bad.
Remember it.

Who could have wanted to kill her?

Maybe there is someone.
Wizards hear a lot of things.

I'm here,

near you, Clara.

It's me, Andrea.

Clara? It's Andrea.

What happened ?

Clara, for the love of God,
tell me what happened.

Speak, Clara.
Please speak!

My God !

Where am I ?

Who brought me here?

It's you ?

Help me.

I waited for you so long!

Calm down.
I am here and I will never leave you.

Forgive me for having arrived
too late.

Now tell me
who wants to hurt you.

I do not know.

I do not remember anything.

It is nothingness.

I am scared.

I'm so afraid.

You mustn't be afraid anymore, Clara.
I'm here to protect you.

Now tell me
how it could have happened.

I do not know.

In the old days, everything was beautiful.

It all seemed to be done
so that I am happy.

I love you, Andrea.

Stopped !
You make my head spin.

- You're crazy ! - I am happy.
It was a wonderful celebration.

I will remember all my life
of this anniversary.

And if you swear to keep it a secret
I'm going to tell you some exciting things.

I swear.

One asked me for a wife,
and another kissed me.

- Who is the first ?
- Count Guido Lampedusa.

30 years old, brown, beautiful mustaches,
tender gaze,

He made an official request
to my father.

A charming young man,
but too impulsive.

- Who's the second?
- Guess.

I know about ten arranged
to kiss or marry you.

The most beautiful,
The kindest,

The Strongest,
Andrea Valverde.

Lisa!

You feel bad ?

Say something !
Speak !

My dear child,
the moment has arrived

to tell you a secret
that only I know.

Your poor mother,
before dying,

gave me this letter for you.

- A secret ?
- Yes, a secret.

Your mother told me to reveal it to you
when you are of age.

Nobody else
must know.

- Not even my father?
- Especially not him.

- A brother !
- Slowly.

If your father found out,
he could commit a crime.

It's from my brother.
What happened to him ?

Now he's a man.
I tried to get him away from you.

Your mother has suffered a lot.

- But I couldn't raise him.
- What's his name ?

It was I who had him baptized.

We called him Andrea.

He was brought up in the countryside,

sent to college
until the age of 18,

then adopted by a gentleman from Palermo,
Don Cesare Valverde.

Valverde?

Andrea!

It's him !

Everything changed
since our honeymoon.

It was more beautiful, more alive,
brighter.

No, nothing has changed.

- Maybe because it's autumn?
- Perhaps.

Clara, you are too
happy than before?

And you ?
What do you think?

I think so.
But I love to hear you repeat it.

- You feel bad ?
- No.

What's the matter, Clara?

Nothing, it will pass.

But this is the second time!

There is nothing to worry about.

We will soon have a child.

A child ?

Quick, let's get back to Palermo right away.

Calm down! If you react like that
how will it be in 9 months?

You have to think of everything
for you and for him.

You must avoid overwork.

- Let's go back to the inn.
- No, go ahead. My cousin is waiting for you.

He's an important man.

You are right,
but I can't leave you alone.

Don't worry, I'm fine.
I'll wait for you at the inn.

Take it very slowly.

In truth, the political situation
is serious.

Do you believe what the government is saying?
- You know that with us, in Sicily ...

It is very bad.

I repeat, the economic situation
in Italy is serious.

Very serious.

Senator, my assessment of the field
will have no influence ...

The greatest things
are born out of nothing.

We are at loggerheads
with Turkey.

Now it's decided,
Libya is calling us.

It seems that under this sand,

we found oil.

What about my land, senator?
I'm not saying for oil,

but a thorough geological examination
found ... - What?

Salt.

What do you want me to do
with salt, ciolletti?

A little salt would help us, but here ...

You're kidding, but I have to think
for the good of my family.

We will soon have an heir.

Very well.

All my wishes to you
and my cousin Clara.

While we politicians
we are busy expanding the homeland,

you brave citizens
you take care of expanding the family.

So, for this land ...

I have already shown you
in the public domain.

Italy will go to war.

I can't help friends
for a little salt.

It doesn't sound serious.

Now go back to Rome.

And be happy you are expecting a child
don't worry about the money.

This is your way of thanking me!

I am no longer willing
to tolerate your behavior.

- Lies!
- Lies?

You are a bitch!

I believe that madam
don't like your presence.

It does not concern you.

- Defending a woman is my business.
- What do you want ?

Do you want
follow this man, lady?

No sir. I don't know who you are
but thanks for your help.

Well done, Yvonne.
You played the comedy well.

Too bad you're less talented
on the scene.

Excuse me. I think it is worth
better for everyone to forget about it all.

I am Count Lampedusa,
from Palermo.

And I refuse to insult a woman
in front of me.

You Sicilians,
you have the courage of the paladin

when you smell the petticoats.

You French people
you are as cowardly as pimps.

I am Henry de Bligny,
attached to the French Embassy.

I am available.
I accept your witnesses.

I know this lady.
A singer with questionable morals.

Maybe this guy
had good reasons,

but you were a little impulsive, right?

That is true.

I will help you solve this formality,

as long as you know how to handle a sword,
naturally.

No need to wonder
if you want to do otherwise.

The doctor will judge
the severity of the injuries.

- Over to you, gentlemen.
- Come.

Slight injury to the arm.

Monsieur de Bligny is
consider satisfied.

Not me, sir.

- Cognac?
- No, let's go.

Be careful, this woman might attract you
much worse injuries.

A telegram arrived.
The gentleman's father-in-law feels bad.

Count Guido must go
right now.

I no longer need medication.

You are not responsible,
Do not worry.

- I did my duty.
- Get out now.

I want to stay alone
alone with my daughter.

Monsieur le Comte.

- Clara, I'm dying.
- No, dad. The doctor said ...

Do not listen to him. He lies.

I can't be tricked.

Not even death.

I learned that you are going to have a child.

He will have your first name.

I found out recently
because you got married so quickly.

My heart did not hold.

What have you learned ?

He's your courtier.
Andrea Valverde.

He was your brother.
Your illegitimate brother.

It's not his fault, dad.

It's a shame on our family.

Dishonor must not fall
on your mother and on me.

No one will ever have to learn it.
Swear it to me.

- Swear it to me !
- Yes, I swear.

I knew you would come!

Do you remember the first time ...

did we meet here?

Nothing has changed.

But we must forget everything.

It's not easy for me
to accept such a reality.

Forgive me, Clara,
if I failed to do so.

Clara, I belong to you.

I have the same feeling as before.

It's madness, I know that.

Stop tormenting yourself, Andrea.

That is true. Perhaps
that it is better not to see each other anymore.

That's why you wanna go
and enlist in the army.

Yes. Soon,
there will be war in Africa.

It doesn't matter if I can't make it back alive.
I can't stand this situation anymore.

I want it to end
once for all.

I want you to live, my darling.
That you can build your life.

My life ? With whom ?

No !

Farewell.

Farewell !

Andrea!

Lisa!

Yes, Clara?

What pain !

My god, it hurts!

It is necessary immediately
call the doctor.

- I'll take care of it.
- He's already happening. - Yes, Clara.

I didn't think it would happen so soon.
Go get my husband.

He had to find a friend
at the Théâtre des Palmes.

Right now.

Stay calm.

- You saw it ?
- Yes.

Go call him.

- Mariella?
- Yes Madam ?

Put some order
and wash this dress.

I can not stand it anymore !

Courage, Clara.
The doctor will be arriving soon.

Over here, doctor.

Mrs...

Ah, my defender!

Finally, I see you again.

I attended the show.

Let me express to you
my admiration.

Thank you.

I looked for you all over Rome,
after this duel.

But without success.

And now I find you here,
in Palermo.

When we talk about fate ...

Have you been looking for me?
It flatters me.

Didn't you risk your life for me?
I do not forget.

Me neither, I have
not forgot your kiss.

A sign of gratitude ...

for a brave man.

Only gratitude?

Also of sympathy,
and friendship.

This is not enough.

You are demanding!

- Can you come with me?
- Where do you want to take me?

To perdition, of course.
It's inevitable, right?

How the meeting
between a count and the sorceress

could it end otherwise?

It's a girl.
She is superb.

- Can I see her ?
- Shortly.

Guido?

- Where are you ?
- Here.

- Why are you dressing?
- I have to go.

So early?

It is already dawn.

The time went by very quickly.

You can not
leave me like that.

Stay a little longer.

- It's late.
- Please, my love, stay.

This is the first time that I leave
my wife alone a whole night.

I hope it won't be
the last.

Come.

You are different from the others.

- Believe me.
- We always say that.

But not always
with so much sincerity.

A woman understands very well
the moment love arrives.

True love,

when you feel that your blood is boiling,

burning flesh,

and that no one else exists.

When will you come back ?

Tonight.

There is nothing worse
than empty bottles

and virtuous women.

Is your wife virtuous?

- It's my wife.
- Is she boring?

- Let's talk about something else.
- She's a saint.

Do not insist on this subject.

- I just want to see you again.
- And I can't leave.

You will have the courage to come back.

I'll be back.

What if you don't find me?

I will find you again.

Are you sure ?

How do you know ?

I had all night
to realize it.

Monsieur le Comte, finally!

We've been waiting for you all night.

Your wife has been asking for you so much.
I want to be the first

to tell you the news.

You are the father of a beautiful daughter.
My congratulations, Monsieur le Comte.

- You saw it ?
- Not yet.

- How do you feel ?
- Good.

What party !
A triumph!

Yvonne.

Guido!

Mariella, please ...

My Treasure.

Did you want me dead?

What have you been doing all these days?
I haven't seen you anymore.

I waited for you so long. I feared
that you don't want to see me anymore.

- Unfortunately, it is.
- How? 'Or' What ?

Yes, Yvonne.
I came ...

to say goodbye to you.

Looks like a farewell.

Yes.

I couldn't tell you otherwise
than being sincere.

I didn't believe your wife
could be such a terrible rival.

- Now there are two.
- Of them ?

The other night
while we were together

my daughter was born.
You understand ?

This is for you.

Exactly like in the novels.

A payment...

to abandon someone.

Weeping and despair for the woman,
torments and remorse for man.

Do not joke, please.
This is not the moment.

You want to leave me ?

You can't leave me
and you don't want to.

It's me, your wife,
and you are my man.

We are united by fate.

Best wishes, Lilia.

Best wishes, my darling.

Aren't we expecting dad?

You do not know
that he's still outside?

Today is my birthday.
He had promised me a present.

He'll bring it to you later, you'll see.
Now blow out the candles.

Did I do it right?

- Why are you crying ?
- It's nothing.

Now go have fun.

Clara, a telegram has just arrived.
- Thank you.

"My dear,
I am leaving Tripoli tomorrow. "

As soon as I arrive, I will come to see you.
I'm already counting the hours.

I kiss you. Andrea. "

- Quick, Berto. At the old hut.
- Good, countess.

You're so pretty.

I am happy to see you.

I never forgot you.
Never.

I thought about you
at every moment.

It was stronger than me.

Me too.

You don't look happy.

You've changed.

Well ... I have a 3 year old daughter.

- And girls make you sad?
- No.

He is your husband ?

He seems worried, tormented.

- You love it ?
- I think so.

I've been looking for you since yesterday to settle
your problem with the Marquis Bardis.

Tell him ...

that I will have the sum tomorrow.

Sorry to insist, but the marquis
can't wait any longer.

Gambling debts must be paid
right now.

I know the rules.
I will speak with the Marquis in person.

Impossible, Monsieur le Comte.
He is bedridden.

- I'll wait until he's on his feet.
- I must warn you

that he will report you to the authorities
if you don't have the sum tomorrow.

Enough !

I will have the sum tomorrow.

Good evening.

Nice to see that you still know
the way home.

- Where did you get it?
- You never stopped loving him.

I can understand that.

But I never would have believed
that you would dare to have her for a lover.

Guido!
You don't know what you're saying!

So explain to me
what this letter means!

It is not easy to explain.
I can not talk.

But I assure you that I did nothing
who can offend you.

- These letters ... - We can see right away
that it is about a lover!

"My adored Clara,

you can't imagine how much i am suffering
to be away from you.

I would like to see you every day
hear your voice."

- These are not the words of a lover?
- A brother could say that, too!

Andrea is your brother?

No, I didn't mean that.
But believe me, I never offended you.

- I swear it on our daughter's head.
- "Our"?

How can you think
something like that ?

Guido, you don't know what you're saying.

These letters prove
that you betrayed me.

Are you talking about betrayal?

So how do you call attention
that you wear to this ... lady?

Don't try to defend yourself
by accusing me!

Guido, I can't explain it to you.
I must maintain an oath.

I can not talk !

But believe me
I am innocent.

- I love you.
- Stop, it's useless.

It's not crying
that you will convince me.

Go away !

What a dog, this new maestro!
He does as he pleases.

He got the whole chorus wrong.

What have you got tonight
Looks like you went to a funeral.

What happens to you ?

Nothing.

Nothing special.

No, something is wrong.
I see it in your eyes.

Don't insist, please.

What is it about ?
You do not trust me ?

- Yes, of course.
- So what ?

I get it.

You discovered that your wife
cheated on you.

That's it ?

That's it.

The home angel has fallen.

Monsieur le Comte is a cuckold.

You will decide to leave her,
now ?

If I did,
that would make a scandal.

It would be ruin, dishonor.

That is true.

Your love is enough for me.

But I want total love.

I will make you happy.

I wanna be the only woman
of your life.

Your only love.

- A lady is asking for you.
- Surely the milliner. Pay her.

I am Countess Rambaldi.

That's enough money for you
allow this to be resolved discreetly.

But on one condition:
leave this town right away.

And don't see my husband again.

You might have thought that I would give up
to Guido for money?

Is your husband worth so little?

It's painful to talk to you
this side.

Yes, I am an artist.

But I don't have a secret lover
nor a false reputation to defend.

I don't have to pay any money
to quell scandals.

Don't worry, countess.
I won't smear your angelic face.

Maybe i was wrong
to offer you that money.

But try to understand.
If Guido is just a whim for you,

It is my husband,
and the father of my daughter.

Guido is not a whim for me.

Remember well.
If your husband stays with me,

it's because he feels good.
Just like I feel good with him.

Take your money back.

So ?

I managed to get the information
for a few tickets.

All properties will be bequeathed
to the wife, Clara Serra Trabia,

including estates in Palermo.

He made an act of surrender to the girl.

Really ? I expected that.

And you know when he will have to
sign the deed?

Yes, Thursday at 5 p.m.

What did the doctor say?

That the reviews are positive.
It's just an attack of anemia.

I'll make you some hot tea.
I will be back.

And don't forget to take
medication.

What is it ?
What did they make me drink?

Andrea, only you can help me.

Help me, Andrea.

Keep calm, Clara, please.
I will not leave you.

My girl !
Where is she ?

I will look for her
and I'll bring her back here.

Have confidence.

You want to rest ?

No.
Are we still far away?

6 more hours
and we will be in Paris.

- Do you think we'll find them?
- I'm sure.

It might take a long time
but we will eventually find them.

Paris is a big city,
and we don't know her.

Yes, but the friends who will welcome us
are very influential people.

They will give us all the help
that will be needed.

I'm afraid for the little one.
She is alone.

Who will take care of her?
She will need me.

Stop tormenting yourself, Clara.
It would be better to leave justice

take its course.

And the scandal? You imagine the shame
who would weigh on our name?

On the memory of our mother,
family honor.

Calm down, please.

Forgive me.
I'm desperate.

You want some ?

A coffee would be much better
for breakfast,

do not you think ?

You abuse with alcohol.

It's an impression.

Guido, I think you've changed
for some time.

Let us understand each other well.

You remain a superb lover,
but only in bed.

Count Lambardi changes mood
once in a vertical position.

What's wrong ?

We detonated a bomb
at the Universal Exhibition.

It seems that it is
an Italian anarchist.

Guido, I asked you
what was wrong.

You know it very well.

Horses, gambling,
inns and restaurants ...

I spent most of my money.

You would like to blame me
the fur that

you offered me to our
arrived in Paris.

I didn't mean to.

What are you worried about?

Money for the sale of heritage
from your wife should arrive soon.

I contacted a notary,
but he hasn't answered me yet.

I too should ask
something from you.

We've been together for 3 years.

3 years where I gave up everything.

But I am still in the background.
I am the lover.

The lover of a man who has not
the courage to marry me.

Don't do it again, Yvonne.

Yes, you will become Countess Rambaldi.
You will be my wife.

But don't forget that Clara is dead
for less than 3 months.

Our union has been sealed
at this moment.

You liked it ?

Don't be so sad.
They will be back soon

and will bring good news,
I am sure.

You are good, Marquise.

How could I thank you
of your hospitality?

Andrea is like a son to me.
Don't repeat it, but I love his godfather.

Now let's play a catchy tune.
Mozart, are you okay?

It's them !

Clara! Everything is fine,
we found them.

39 rue de Montaigne.

- And the little one?
- She's with him, and with this woman.

We know where the little one
plays every afternoon.

- Let's go!
- No, not now.

Don't be impatient.
We have to wait until tomorrow.

- One more night.
- My darling.

You are very pale.
Come.

- Do you want to take something?
- No thanks.

Be happy, on the contrary.
You can finally see your child again.

- Thanks for your help.
- It was entertaining.

You were the policeman
and me your assistant.

You lost your lesson in college.
Please excuse me.

I don't regret it.

You are very sympathetic to me.

You too.

Lilia!

Don't show yourself
you would ruin everything.

Come.

It’s a shame.
You missed a great show.

I'm happy for you.

If my presence bothers you,
you just have to say it.

Do not be mad.
Sometimes you need to be alone.

To meditate ?

Be careful, you are not made to think.
You could have a nervous breakdown.

I want my mom!

I don't want you.

Dad !

Where are you ?

- Did you see him too?
- Yes, him too.

It hurt me.

Maybe remorse,
or the fear of being punished?

Do not say that.
This man deserves pity.

It doesn't seem like my sister

be a wonderful dreamer.

Basically, you like it
to see through your sister's eyes.

And your eyes
look like his.

But they don't have a trace of tears.

It's beautiful !

It's beautiful that a woman continues to love
the man who tried to kill her.

It is beautiful and romantic.

Like in my time.
Come on, my dear.

- What are you doing here ?
- Are you amazed?

Outside !

- Always so impulsive.
- Outside !

What you have lost in dignity,
you have gained it in vulgarity.

If I had been your wife's lover,
I could kill you.

But luckily for you
I haven't been.

Yes, I wrote these letters.

I liked her very much
before you.

And a lot more than you.

Even before I learn ...

that Clara was my sister!

It was my sister, I tell you!

I knew it a long time later.
She told me.

She had just found out.

An absurd promise made to his father
stopped Clara from telling you her secret.

But I didn't come
to tell you that.

- Are you coming to claim your share of the inheritance?
- Clara's inheritance will go to her daughter.

Until his majority,
I will take care of this inheritance.

In condition
that I will make you eat everything.

But you won't have any
the possibility.

Why ?

I have good reasons ...

to suspect that you and this woman
caused Clara's death.

What are you insinuating?

You understood well.

I will report you for homicide.
- It's absurd !

- You are crazy !
- Unless you give me Lilia.

Is that blackmail?

No. My daughter, never.

Since when do you have the vocation to be a father,
you who destroyed a family?

You squandered a fortune
and you became ...

the slave of a bitch.

And now you're gonna make us again
your usual sentimental rhetoric.

"My girl" !

If you really loved her
you would leave it to me.

Then she would be safe.

Safe from what?

Clara represented for this woman

an insurmountable obstacle
to get your money.

That's why she died
murdered!

Lilia is another obstacle.
As long as she lives

it will be difficult to seize
of inheritance.

But if she died,
the inheritance would come back to you.

But it's monstrous!

But it's true.

Follow that coach, quickly.

She's prettier like that, isn't she?

I'll do another hairstyle for her.

You promised me to stay good,
but you still cry.

- Let's go !
- It's stronger than me.

Come.

Why did you leave?
Nasty !

I will never leave you, my treasure.
No one can take you away from me.

- So we will always stay together?
- Yes, we will always stay together.

- And we'll sleep in the same room?
- Yes of course.

I was scared
when I slept alone.

At night I dreamed that a witch was coming
to pull my hair out.

Now I will always be near you
and the witch will not come any more.

What is it ?

I saw the kid come out of the hostel
accompanied by a young man.

Who was it ?

I do not know him.

- Where did they take her?
- In peripheral.

In the villa of a certain
Marquise De Kohm.

Really ? Let's go.

Still not ready?
They're waiting for us, we're late.

Sorry, but I won't be coming tonight.

I am tired.

Tired ?
By what ?

- All over.
- You finally tell me.

Now it's up to me to tell you one thing.

You won't get rid of me
so easily. You are related to me.

To me !
And you will do what I want.

- Or else ?
- If not...

the count will end up in prison.

- You're crazy !
- By the way, where is your little bastard?

- You mean my daughter!
- As for that bastard ...

- Stopped !
- "Bastard"!

You will pay me that.

Classes.

- Be careful not to fall.
- I won't fall.

That's enough now.
Come on, Lilia, it's late.

Excuse me.
A gentleman insists on seeing you.

Count Rambaldi Lampedusa?

It's me.

Commissioner Valérie,
judicial police of the 8th district.

Good...

Love, eh?

A beautiful lady ...

And even a very beautiful lady
that you know,

and that we also know,

accuses you of very serious things.

Yvonne? There was nothing between us,
a simple discussion.

Nothing serious.

It's not that.
Yvonne Rigaut, French singer,

accuses you of having killed your wife,
the Countess Serra Trabia of Palermo.

With us, it would be the guillotine.
But you will be extradited to Italy.

It's Clara!

She's alive !
Yes she...

How is it possible ?

Still, there is no doubt.

Next time, no mistake.

She must be gone forever!

Inside you will only see rats.

They will make you good company.

Stay calm !

Too bad...

I could give up half the price
to have a little fun.

Do what you want.

As long as she dies before dawn.

Assassin!

Disguting pig ! Standing !

Outside !
Get out of here !

I said outside!

It was him.
I recognized him.

Since the time that
I knew him and

that I was not arriving
to free myself from him,

he learned that his wife was cheating on him.

It was then that he was seized with despair.

Guido begged me to stay with him.

He forced me to give up my career
to stay by his side.

Then he began to drink.

He was playing games of chance
and was covered in debt.

His creditors chased him everywhere.

His wife didn't want to help him anymore,

and he had sold
all its properties.

We already know all of this.

But what do you base yourself on
accuse Count Guido Lambardi Lampedusa

for killing his wife?
- He told me himself

that the only solution to have
his wife's property

was to get rid of her.

It's wrong ! She lies !

Silence!
Do not interrupt the hearing.

The Attorney General has the floor.

Mister the judge,
and gentlemen of the jury,

I won't add anything to what has been said
at this stage of the hearing.

We are dealing with a horrible crime,

the murder of a perfect wife

splashed with foul carrion,

from a despicable husband,

dedicated to vice and debauchery.

A crime out of interest.

A crime carried out for the purpose of
acquire the patrimony of women

to live a dissolute life
alongside this woman.

Guido Lambardi Lampedusa,

descendant of an illustrious family,

you have dishonored your coat of arms.

Horrified by the crime,

I ask that the inexorable sword

justice strikes
a big blow.

Gentlemen of the jury,
Mister the judge,

my indictment is over.

So I ask that
the accused here

be found guilty
to have killed with premeditation

his own wife,
Clara Serra Trabia.

For this I ask
the maximum penalty:

Life imprisonment.

The floor is for the defense.

Mister the judge,

the witness said
that the accused had

manifested intention
to kill his wife.

So the accused told you about it
before taking action.

It is up to the witness to respond.

- Yes.
- One or more times?

Several times.
Very often.

It was an obsession for him.

Judge, we ask
that she be arrested on the spot

for complicity in the murder of the
Countess Clara Serra Trabia!

Objection!

Despicably accuse the only witness.

- is a defense ploy.
- Objection rejected.

Yvonne Rigaut,
I order your arrest

for complicity in crime
to which the count

Guido Lambardi
Lampedusa is accused.

Count Lambardi Lampedusa,
anything else to say in your defense?

Everything has already been said.

I know nothing
on the murder of my wife,

nor of the disappearance of his body.

Although I feel in part
responsible for his death.

- He's the one who poisoned her.
- This is not true!

Forgive my intrusion, sir
and gentlemen of the jury.

- This man is innocent.
- But who are you ?

Countess Clara Serra Trabia Lampedusa.

No ! It's impossible !

This woman is lying!

She is dead !

- Repeat your name.
- Countess Clara Serra Trabia Lampedusa.

The fact that i'm alive
is irrefutable proof

that my husband is innocent.

I appeal!

Silence!

My client's wife who we thought was dead
is alive.

I therefore request the cancellation of this trial
and the immediate release of my client.

Who tells us that you really are
Countess Clara Trabia Lampedusa?

Everyone in Palermo knows
Countess Clara Trabia Lampedusa!

These are just statements.

We need documents, proof.
And regular requests for revisions.

French police warn us
the arrest of a certain Manuel Barreo

for trying to kill
Countess Clara Trabia.

- They're asking for his extradition.
- So I have to make the prescription.

I ask for the facts
are certified,

facts declared by the
presents Clara Serra Trabia.

The public prosecutor's request
is granted.

The meeting adjourned.

The courtyard.

This Assize Court,

noting that the charges
by Yvette Marie Honfleur,

Alias Yvonne Rigaut, against the
Count Guido Lambardie Lampedusa,

are considered unfounded

and absolves Count Guido Lambardie
Lampedusa of the pronounced offense

and orders his immediate release.

Silence!

Yvonne Rigaut is recognized
guilty of complicity

attempted murder
with French citizen Manuel Barreo

on the person of
Clara Serra Trabia Lampedusa.

She is condemned by this Assize Court
to 20 years' imprisonment.

No ! Leave me!

Let me go !

It was not me !
I am innocent !

Help me, Guido!

Assassins! Cowards!

Let me go !

I do not want !

Manuel Barreo, arrested by the police
French following its investigation,

is found guilty
attempted murder

about Clara
Serra Trabia Lampedusa,

and sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment.

We did it !
I am happy for you.

Rejoice!

I was sure that your innocence
would end up ...

Excuse me.
See you later.

And Clara?

She didn't have the strength to come.

She is at home with the little one.

Isabelle!

Now your sister can start a new life.

Are you going to think about us a bit?

"Translated by Nicolas Hernandes
and A Passant "