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SUBTITULADO POR MOVISTAR+.

BASED ON THE BOOK "TELL ME WHO I AM" BY JULIA NAVARRO

TELL ME WHO I AM

PORT OF BUENOS AIRES JUNE 1936

After a hit international tour,

arriving finally in Buenos Aires, the grand Italian diva Carla Alessandrini.

It's the first time that that the artist has visited...

A visit awaited by a legion of admirers that will be able...

The arrival of the artist in the northern capital

for the premiere of Tosca has sparked deserved...

Those lucky enough to attend one of her rare performances...

Undoubtedly her voice will elevate the protagonist

of Puccini's celebrated opera to the deserved category of goddess...

Beautiful!

Goodbye, Marseilles!

- We're off to Buenos Aires. - Beautiful.

Mamma mia, I'm getting seasick.

The star of the film.

Yes!

Bravo!

The captain was very friendly.

He never took his eyes off you.

That's not true, Vittorio!

Seriously, it's true.

It is not, Vittorio.

Look, how lovely.

The great discovery of the trip.

My angel, you're gorgeous. Look.

- Look, like two sirens. - Yes.

Because while Vittorio thought he was in Hollywood,

Amelia and I were inseparable.

Her husband playing sailor.

- Look. - Yes.

Amelia showed us all the Charleston.

Including Vittorio, who didn't learn it.

- Well, a little. - No, no. Not at all, Vittorio.

Not at all, no.

Do you know who's playing Chaplin?

- No. - No?

Look.

She is!

Bravo!

Vittorio's with his filming all day.

If it weren't for her...

She's like a daughter to me. Will you look after her for me, Gloria?

- As if she were my daughter. - Are you staying in Buenos Aires?

- Yes. - Yes.

She and Pierre are opening a small bookshop.

- Oh, good! - Is Pierre not coming?

- No, he couldn't. - I told you several times, Martin.

He had to look at premises.

Do you mind?

No.

I was just going.

Sit.

Keep reading.

Do you have premises?

Not yet.

Hurry up,

too much time in a hotel may arouse suspicions.

- I'll need some money. - There's some in the newspaper.

Does the Spanish woman suspect anything?

- No. - Stop her from speaking to Spain.

It's the only way that she'll leave her past behind.

- To whom are you writing? - To Laura.

And be careful, she looks clever.

Don't take your eyes off her.

- Can you play chess? - Me?

Learn how.

See you later.

- Do you have stamps? - No.

But leave it there, I'll take care of it.

- Don't forget. - No.

- Is... Gloria's husband German? - Yes.

Do you know if he's linked to...

- the Nazi colonies, or...? - No, he's Jewish.

One who's rather fascist is the man who works...

in an embassy.

- His name's Mario... - Mario...?

He invited us to a reception, but I said we had a commitment.

What commitment?

You don't want to go to a fascist embassy, do you?

Why not?

- We're communists. - That's why.

Do you want to fight fascism?

To defeat them, we have to know how they think,

gain their trust.

We can go there, draw on moustaches

and listen to what they say, walk around.

We'll be there, all serious.

More serious. Greeting...

- Have you seen Amelia? - No.

They've hung it upside down.

- Do you think so? - Yes.

Back to front or upside down, it doesn't matter, actually.

Again? Don't take any notice of her.

This is modern art, my dear.

- You have to go with it. - Very well.

- Do you know each other? - No, no.

- No, actually. - Natalia, Amelia.

- Delighted. - This heartthrob is Pierre, her husband.

- Thank you. - Delighted.

- A pleasure. - The bookshop people I mentioned.

- Oh, yes, of course. - Natalia does translations for me.

- What translations? - Catalogues, letters, dossiers,

- whatever I need. - Everything.

Yes, and she drives me batty.

Nati!

- Excuse me. Enjoy the Modernism. - Thank you.

"Batty", she says. Whining all day, such a whiner.

She works for the Government and goes on and on all day...

And she's a bit of a communist.

How much is it?

Good evening. 18, please.

- Thank you. - The thing is that...

she was on her knees in front of everyone.

- And you didn't see it! - No, I didn't.

He was like: "Oh, forgive me, Carla!

Forgive me!".

- But so exaggerated. - What did she do?

It's what she didn't do. She missed Carla's opening.

Did she say why she didn't go?

Her husband had to meet a delegation...

from Mussolini or something, outside Buenos Aires.

- And who is her husband? - A minister, I think.

A minister? Minister of what?

- I don't know. - No?

Where were they taking this delegation?

- I don't remember. - You don't?

Come on, think. I'm sure you remember.

I don't remember.

Kiss me.

With a delegation from Il Duce.

- Going where? - To the Swiss Colony.

- The minister has a house there. - When?

In a couple of weeks.

- Anything else? - Yes.

I met a civil servant, a communist sympathizer,

who works as a translator for the Government.

She may handle confidential papers.

Find a way to gain access to them.

Alright.

When did you last see Krisov?

In February, in Madrid.

Where?

- On the train that took us to Paris. - And you haven't seen him again?

No. Why?

I ask the questions here.

Move.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Newspaper? - Yes.

Thanks a lot. Here.

- Thank you. - Good morning.

What's wrong?

Look.

PART OF ARMY OF MOROCCO RISES AGAINST REPUBLIC

I read about the Army and wanted to know how you were.

- Don't worry. - What's going on?

Some officers have revolted in Africa against the Republic,

but the Government has it all under control.

Are you sure?

I called my parents' house. No one's answering.

I was worried and I wanted to know what was going on.

That's it. Relax, we're all fine:

your parents, Antonietta, the whole family.

- How's Javier? - Very bright,

- he's already crawling. - Then you see him?

Yes, now and then, with Edurne.

Have you spoken to Santiago? Is everything alright? Can you see...?

Don't worry, everything's fine.

Will you send a kiss to Antonietta and Edurne for me?

We really miss you, Amelia. Take care.

You too.

Thanks. Goodbye.

Goodbye.

TEATRO LÍRICO, BUENOS AIRES AUGUST 1936

What's wrong? Tell me.

Pierre.

Natalia, I think we should stop seeing each other.

- Why? - Because...

I feel a little awkward about all this.

You mean because of Amelia?

No, mean because of you.

- Me? - Yes.

I don't want you to think...

that I'm with you because you give me Government reports.

- I don't want you to think that. - No, Pierre, no.

I don't think that.

I do it because we're in the same struggle.

And this binds us even closer.

No?

You can take this suitcase.

This one there.

This looks dreadful on me, no?

- No, it's beautiful. - Tell me the truth.

It's the truth, I don't know how to lie.

- Never mind, I don't like it. - What's wrong?

What's wrong with me? What's wrong with Europe?

This Fascism and Nazism shit is going to triumph,

and that idiot Franco.

Shouldn't we decent people do something?

Yes, of course. But you already are.

No. What do I do?

What do I do? Nothing. Sing, that's what I do, sing.

Singing reminds us that beauty still exists.

You make reality a little less harsh.

Yes, but it's not enough.

For you.

Take it.

This way I'll always be with you.

It's beautiful.

My dear, why don't you come to Europe with me?

Thank you.

Alright.

I had to try.

CLOSED - OPEN

So, at 10 in the morning...

of November 23rd, 1936,

may the customers come in.

Well, meanwhile, some coffee?

How can we go? What if someone comes?

If someone comes: "ding, ding, ding!". Let's go.

There's no hurry. First, the bookshop works out,

and then, we'll see.

But... we came to Buenos Aires

- to the set up the Communist Party. - Yes, yes.

And that's precisely what we're going to do.

- Want some? - Yes.

Okay, but when?

All in good time. You don't set up a Communist network overnight.

- Then...? - We have to go gradually. Here.

First, we make ourselves known in the neighbourhood.

We'll have literary nights and connect with the cultural scene.

And from there...

Coming!

Hello.

- Good morning. - Good morning. How are you?

- Do you work here? - Yes.

- Then perhaps you can help me. - Of course. What do you need?

I'm looking for a post office, but I can't find one.

- Oh, okay... - Yes.

Yes, you're very close.

Turn down Chacabuco and it's two blocks on the right.

- Thank you so much. - Sir...

- Good day. - Good day.

I shall buy something to celebrate.

- What? - Our first customer.

- But he didn't buy anything. - Well, we opened up.

- See you soon. - See you soon.

What? What did you forget?

Krisov.

What are you doing here?

I've deserted.

A little larger, perhaps? And thin like this?

- Good. - Okay, thanks.

SHOP ASSISTANT WANTED

You haven't found anyone yet?

- No. - Gosh.

- Is this alright? - Yes, perfect.

I don't understand, I don't.

In Moscow many of my friends have been arrested.

They must be counterrevolutionaries.

- It's Stalin, he's gone mad. - No!

That's Fascist propaganda!

Stalin sees enemies of the Soviet Union everywhere.

There are enemies everywhere.

They're purging, arresting most of the people around me.

And you?

They told me to go to Moscow, but I didn't.

- Are you celebrating? - Yes, we've finally opened.

- Good. This is on me. - Oh, thank you.

Why did you come to see me?

I came to warn you,

because you're in my network.

I've always followed orders.

But I recruited you, a traitor.

Now you're on the list.

Go!

Thank you.

- Thank you, really. See you! - See you later.

Good morning, how are you?

If you don't want to believe me, then don't,

but they'll call you to Moscow for a congress, or whatever.

But don't believe them, Pierre. Don't go.

Hello.

We don't have it, but if you return in a fortnight,

I'm sure we will by then.

- Convince him not to go to Moscow. - Go!

If he does, don't go with him.

Go!

You too are in danger.

Do you think they don't know she's your "blind spy"?

What's a "blind spy"?

CLOSED

So... you've been using me.

Yes, but...

Since when?

So all this...

Us, everything,

it's not true?

But you are aware that I left it all behind,

I left my family,

I left my son, that I left it all behind for you?

For the revolution too, Amelia. For the struggle.

For that as well.

But...?

Who are you?

Really, who are you?

Who was that?

My contact in Europe.

He's deserted and now we're in their sights.

Whose sights?

The Soviet Secret Service.

What?

It's vital now that we keep up appearances.

What appearances?

You and I, as a normal couple sharing everything.

- I don't want to share anything with you. - Yes, yes.

- Stay away. I'm going home. - Listen to me.

I shouldn't have left. I'm going home!

You can't, you can't! They're bound to be watching us.

If they suspect anything, you'll be the one in danger

because you know too much.

We have to carry on here with the same life,

seeing friends, working here, living together, everything.

Amelia, do you understand what I'm saying?

Forgive me, please.

Give me some time to...

to think of something,

to get you out of here.

Don't touch me.

But you are aware that I left it all behind,

that I left it all for you?

It's vital now that we keep up appearances.

We're being watched.

If they suspect anything, you'll be the one in danger.

CHRISTMAS 1936

Hello.

Come in, come in.

Welcome. You're the last ones.

Come in.

Amelia and Pierre are here.

Lucía and Alberto Garay, come.

Antonia and Fernando Vallejo. They've come several times.

- And Max Schumann... - Baron von Schumann.

Sorry, sorry. A great friend of Martin's.

Natalia.

Now we're all here, you've all met.

- A drink? - Yes.

Let's eat.

We celebrate Christmas because this way we have two parties:

the Jewish and the Christian.

Anyone like some more? No?

Marina, please. Thank you.

So... you're not at the bookstore?

- No. - What happened?

Nothing. It's just... the bookstore doesn't need two people.

We're starting out, there are a lot of expenses,

and... Amelia has always loved pastry-making.

- So... - You work in a pastry shop?

- Yes. - Do you make Apfelstrudel?

- No. - What a shame.

It's Max's favourite dessert.

- And mine. - And yours.

With ice cream.

You're lucky, Pierre, having a pastry chef wife.

I don't know if you deserve her.

Do they give you strudel in the German Army, Max?

No, the food is more...

Kaserne.

Barracks.

But military doctors eat with the officers.

I eat the same as the soldiers.

How modest.

Sorry, but I can't imagine you eating potato stew

- with the other soldiers. - Boiled potatoes.

And do you do the same as them?

- I don't understand. - Yes,

do you do the same as Hitler's soldiers?

Do you also dream of dominating Europe?

- Does anyone want some more? - No, thank you.

Amelia.

Max isn't a Nazi.

How could I invite a Nazi? Martin is Jewish.

Max helped him out of Germany. Him and his family.

If not for him, we'd have nothing. Martin would've lost everything.

Right, but he's in the Führer's army, isn't he?

Amelia, it's Christmas.

Let's not ruin the party, please.

Pour me a drink?

Sure.

We haven't seen each other for several weeks.

Yes, I've been... I've had a lot of work.

I have three reports at home waiting for you.

Perfect.

When I can, I'll come for them.

Will you stay a while, like before?

Natalia, we shouldn't talk here.

- I miss you so much, Pierre. - They could come in and see us.

- I miss you, your skin... - Yes, I know. So do I.

- ...your smell. Kiss me. - Listen, listen. No, no.

What are you doing? Not here!

- What's wrong? Tell me. - What?

- Are you tired of me? - No, no. It's not that.

- Natalia... - Like all of you.

I'm going inside.

I wake up, I'm in the parlour, I open the window and it's all white.

The cars had a layer this thick of snow on their roof.

I couldn't believe it, I started to shout.

I go outside and it's... freezing.

I take two steps and bam!

A snowball in the face. Just then...

JANUARY 1937

Good afternoon.

I'd like a bunch of flowers, if that's possible.

- Good afternoon. - Good afternoon.

- Excuse me. - Come in.

Hello.

- Hello. - Do you remember me?

Yes, of course.

I wanted to see you. And to speak to you.

It's not the same thing.

I serve in the army. My family always has,

even before Hitler was born.

But serving your country based on what ideas?

We don't dictate the country's politics.

Besides, I'm a doctor.

I'm in the army to save lives,

not to cause death.

And you came here to tell me all that?

Yes.

You'll excuse me, but...

what you said at the house of our friend Gloria disturbed me.

It wasn't my intention. Really, I'm sorry.

Don't worry.

Here.

Hello.

Want one?

They might be rather wet.

Delicious, aren't they?

- Well, I'm going home. - Shall I walk you?

No, no need. I live right nearby.

But will we meet again?

Who knows?

Hello.

I stopped by the pastry shop,

but you weren't there.

No.

I brought dinner... if you want.

MAY 1937

You didn't get it, did you? I told you to go.

- Natalia... - Let go of me!

Natalia, I told you, I've had a lot of work and...

Loads, tons of work, yes.

- I'll be back on Thursday. - No.

- Sunday, then? - No. You know what?

Stay home with your little girl. That's who you like.

Amelia's no little girl.

- Poor little Amelita. - No, she more of a woman than you.

You're still a sap, a sap for her.

What the hell would you know?

- You know what? - What?

This is the last report I'm giving you.

Take it and go. I never want to see you again.

I haven't heard from you in some time.

Yes. In fact...

this is my latest report.

What took you so long?

Well... I've been busy with the bookstore.

- Your wife doesn't work there now. - No.

Is there a problem?

No. No, it's...

There's no need for two people there right now.

That's all.

You should've informed me.

It's dangerous for Amelia to go her own way.

She isn't going her own way.

- It's all under control. - Are you sure?

Yes.

Is it under control when she sees Max von Schumann?

Yes... she's gaining his trust.

To get information from him. Max...

may be very useful.

I hope so.

- Any sign of Krisov? - No. Nothing.

- You don't know where he is? - I told you... I know nothing.

I await your reports.

- Hello. - Hello.

Shall I make some dinner?

I've had dinner.

Amelia.

Have you seen Max von Schumann again?

Yes.

In Germany they're called Maiglöcken,

"May bells".

They come out in spring and they're good luck.

They're pretty.

I go back to Europe tomorrow.

So we may not meet again.

Who knows?

You two... From my cellar.

- Thanks very much. - How nice. Thank you.

Look at them.

Yes.

But it's better if you don't get involved, Gloria.

Some years ago I too felt...

captivated by him.

I wasn't the only one, of course.

A man with such presence, such elegance, that way of...

So committed to his values.

Did you know he's engaged to a countess?

No, I didn't know.

Ludovica von Waldheim,

one of the finest families of German nobility.

A woman far removed from our world.

Very different from us.

The perfect woman for Max.

A world congress of intellectuals, in Moscow.

The Party wants you to work in its organization.

But the bookstore?

You'll say you're visiting family. Don't worry,

- you'll both be back in a few months. - "Both"? Who...?

Your wife will like Moscow,

it's the dream of every Communist.

They'll call you to Moscow for a congress, or whatever.

Don't go.

It's all inside:

two tickets to France and money to get Moscow.

You get the ship on Wednesday 24th.

Have a good trip.

Thank you.

Comrade.

Moscow is very happy with your work.

You're a good Communist.

See you when you get back.

Next Wednesday we're going to Europe.

When we reach Lisbon, you... will go to Madrid.

- How did you manage it? - I said I would and I did.

And where are you going?

To Moscow.

But that man, the contact,

- told you not to go. - Forget that man, forget him.

Do you have everything?

- Yes, I think so. - Good, good.

I've decided to go with you to Moscow.

No. You can't.

If I don't go, I'll put you in danger Pierre.

If you come, you'll put yourself in danger.

That's it, I've decided.