1 00:00:42,938 --> 00:00:46,941 THE LEOPARD 2 00:03:55,172 --> 00:03:58,466 Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord be with thee... 3 00:06:07,387 --> 00:06:09,639 What is that disturbance? 4 00:06:09,807 --> 00:06:12,099 What has happened? 5 00:06:12,601 --> 00:06:18,105 Excuse me, Your Excellency. A dead soldier has been found in the garden 6 00:06:18,440 --> 00:06:19,774 What? 7 00:06:22,444 --> 00:06:26,447 There's rioting in the city, everywhere 8 00:06:26,782 --> 00:06:28,366 This letter has arrived 9 00:06:28,784 --> 00:06:32,119 It's urgent. From the Duke of Malvica 10 00:06:41,129 --> 00:06:44,465 "Dear Fabrizio, read the terrible news in the paper 11 00:06:50,138 --> 00:06:54,141 "The Piedmontese have landed. We are lost 12 00:06:56,144 --> 00:07:00,147 "My family and I are taking refuge in the English ships anchored here 13 00:07:00,482 --> 00:07:02,483 "I'm sure you'll do likewise 14 00:07:07,948 --> 00:07:10,366 "God save our beloved king" 15 00:07:10,534 --> 00:07:11,617 The coward! 16 00:07:16,832 --> 00:07:19,834 An act of piracy was committed on 11th May... 17 00:07:20,168 --> 00:07:23,170 ...when armed men landed at Marsala 18 00:07:23,505 --> 00:07:28,843 Reports say there were about 800, led by Garibaldi 19 00:07:32,514 --> 00:07:36,851 The brigands carefully avoided any clash with royalist troops... 20 00:07:37,185 --> 00:07:39,186 ...and made for Castelvetrano... 21 00:07:40,188 --> 00:07:44,191 ...threatening peaceful inhabitants and causing pillage and devastation 22 00:07:46,528 --> 00:07:50,865 Paolo, you'll go to the house in Palermo; empty houses are lost houses 23 00:07:51,199 --> 00:07:55,536 No, please, Fabrizio. It's dangerous. This is war 24 00:08:00,542 --> 00:08:02,877 Francesco Paolo, call Mim� 25 00:08:11,219 --> 00:08:13,220 It's the revolution 26 00:08:39,915 --> 00:08:41,999 Drink this, you'll feel better 27 00:08:50,926 --> 00:08:52,927 He's just coming, father 28 00:08:55,180 --> 00:08:58,140 Pardon, Excellency. In the garden we've found... 29 00:08:58,600 --> 00:09:02,895 Mim�, tell Don Antonio to harness the horses to the carriage 30 00:09:08,652 --> 00:09:11,237 I'll go to Palermo after our meal 31 00:09:13,490 --> 00:09:14,615 Father Pirrone... 32 00:09:16,368 --> 00:09:18,953 ...you'll accompany me, won't you? 33 00:09:22,165 --> 00:09:24,166 May the Lord protect us 34 00:09:27,504 --> 00:09:31,173 But with the streets full of soldiers, bandits... 35 00:09:33,844 --> 00:09:37,847 You'll spend two hours with your colleagues. We'll return at eleven 36 00:09:53,196 --> 00:09:56,198 We eat in half an hour 37 00:09:57,534 --> 00:09:59,201 All of you 38 00:10:18,221 --> 00:10:19,889 What are we going to do? 39 00:10:20,223 --> 00:10:24,560 Save us, Queen of Heaven, mother of mercies... 40 00:10:44,122 --> 00:10:47,583 These swine stink even when they're dead 41 00:10:47,918 --> 00:10:51,462 Salvatore, did you alert the barracks? 42 00:10:51,922 --> 00:10:55,591 Excellency, we've told them to come and remove him 43 00:11:15,278 --> 00:11:18,280 What terrible times, Excellency 44 00:11:26,623 --> 00:11:29,625 Look at all the fires on the mountains 45 00:11:32,629 --> 00:11:36,632 - They're the rebels' camps - I see them, Father 46 00:11:47,310 --> 00:11:50,980 Perhaps Your Excellency is worried about Don Tancredi 47 00:11:54,609 --> 00:11:58,612 Tancredi should guard against certain friendships... 48 00:11:58,947 --> 00:12:01,949 ...certain dangerous acquaintances 49 00:12:02,284 --> 00:12:05,953 Father, the fault is not Tancredi's; the fault is the times 50 00:12:07,831 --> 00:12:13,502 A young nobleman cannot even play cards without making dangerous friends 51 00:12:14,838 --> 00:12:16,839 That's enough now 52 00:12:18,842 --> 00:12:21,844 Still, a little prudence... 53 00:12:25,515 --> 00:12:31,562 Halt! Villa Airoldi road-block 54 00:12:32,522 --> 00:12:36,192 Good evening Your Excellency. Excuse us 55 00:12:36,526 --> 00:12:40,529 Let the Prince of Salina through 56 00:12:54,544 --> 00:12:58,214 What a beautiful country this would be if... 57 00:12:58,548 --> 00:13:01,550 If there weren't so many Jesuits 58 00:13:13,897 --> 00:13:18,234 I'll come back for you in two hours. Pray well, Father 59 00:13:46,596 --> 00:13:50,266 - Where can we go? - To the tavern, by the port 60 00:13:55,939 --> 00:13:57,940 Good evening, handsome 61 00:13:58,942 --> 00:14:01,610 Melina, that's not for you 62 00:14:01,945 --> 00:14:03,612 Mind your own business 63 00:14:07,951 --> 00:14:09,952 My big prince 64 00:14:42,986 --> 00:14:44,653 Good day, uncle 65 00:14:44,988 --> 00:14:49,283 Tancredi. What were you up to last night? 66 00:14:49,617 --> 00:14:52,619 Nothing at all, uncle 67 00:14:52,954 --> 00:14:56,290 I was with friends; a virtuous night 68 00:14:56,624 --> 00:15:00,002 Not like some I know, who went to amuse themselves... 69 00:15:00,545 --> 00:15:02,296 ...down in Palermo 70 00:15:02,630 --> 00:15:04,840 And who would they be? 71 00:15:05,300 --> 00:15:07,301 You yourself, uncle 72 00:15:07,635 --> 00:15:12,306 I saw you talking to the sergeant at the road-block 73 00:15:13,641 --> 00:15:15,642 A fine thing, at your age 74 00:15:15,977 --> 00:15:19,229 And with a reverend father, too 75 00:15:19,647 --> 00:15:21,315 Such libertines 76 00:15:21,649 --> 00:15:23,984 Well, after all, it's true 77 00:15:44,672 --> 00:15:49,343 Why are you dressed like that? For a masked ball in the morning? 78 00:15:49,969 --> 00:15:53,806 I'm going soon, uncle. I came to say farewell 79 00:15:54,349 --> 00:15:59,103 Why? Where are you going? Not a duel... 80 00:15:59,687 --> 00:16:03,357 Yes. A great duel, uncle, with the king 81 00:16:03,691 --> 00:16:06,985 I'm going to the mountains, to Ficuzza 82 00:16:07,695 --> 00:16:10,614 Great things are beginning and I don't want to stay at home 83 00:16:12,033 --> 00:16:13,826 They'd seize me here, anyway 84 00:16:14,327 --> 00:16:18,997 You are mad to join them; they're Mafiosi, all swindlers 85 00:16:21,668 --> 00:16:24,920 A Falconeri should be with us, for the king 86 00:16:25,338 --> 00:16:27,673 Certainly, for the king 87 00:16:28,341 --> 00:16:32,010 But which king? You've said it yourself, uncle 88 00:16:32,679 --> 00:16:37,683 If King Ferdinando were still alive... But Franceschiello? No, uncle 89 00:16:38,685 --> 00:16:42,688 You think the Piedmont man they call "The Gentleman" will be much better? 90 00:16:43,022 --> 00:16:45,691 A Turin dialect instead of Neapolitan, that's all 91 00:16:46,025 --> 00:16:49,027 Then what about the republic of Peppino Mazzini? 92 00:16:50,029 --> 00:16:55,367 If we weren't here, that lot would soon foist the republic on you 93 00:16:56,703 --> 00:17:01,039 If we want everything to remain as it is, everything has to change 94 00:17:02,041 --> 00:17:03,709 Have I explained it? 95 00:17:08,047 --> 00:17:11,383 Good-bye, uncle. I'll return with the tricolor 96 00:17:13,386 --> 00:17:17,389 The tricolor! You soil your lips with that word 97 00:17:17,724 --> 00:17:22,394 What is it compared with our golden lily banner? 98 00:17:23,062 --> 00:17:25,397 What do you hope to gain from those colors? 99 00:17:25,732 --> 00:17:28,400 Wait, uncle, you're deluding yourself 100 00:17:30,069 --> 00:17:31,403 Good-bye, uncle 101 00:17:42,040 --> 00:17:43,707 I'll see you soon 102 00:18:29,754 --> 00:18:32,422 Tancredi! Wait! 103 00:18:41,099 --> 00:18:45,102 What are you doing? Subsidizing the revolution now? 104 00:18:46,104 --> 00:18:48,438 Thank you very much, uncle 105 00:18:48,773 --> 00:18:51,775 Kiss my aunt for me 106 00:19:05,790 --> 00:19:09,126 Concetta, I'll be back soon 107 00:20:04,057 --> 00:20:06,725 Has Your Excellency come for confession? 108 00:20:07,060 --> 00:20:10,062 Confession? It's not Saturday 109 00:20:16,402 --> 00:20:19,738 Excellency, listen to me. Make confession 110 00:20:23,409 --> 00:20:28,080 Father, there is no need; you know everything already 111 00:20:34,796 --> 00:20:37,923 Confession is not the telling of facts, but the repentance of sins 112 00:20:38,091 --> 00:20:40,384 I know! 113 00:20:43,054 --> 00:20:46,390 What do you expect of me? I'm a vigorous man 114 00:20:46,724 --> 00:20:51,770 Can I be content with a woman who in bed crosses herself before an embrace? 115 00:20:52,397 --> 00:20:55,065 And who afterwards can only say: "Jesus Mary" 116 00:20:55,400 --> 00:20:58,068 I've had seven children by her... seven 117 00:20:59,070 --> 00:21:02,906 And, Father, I've never seen her navel 118 00:21:05,410 --> 00:21:07,911 Is that fair? 119 00:21:08,413 --> 00:21:10,872 Is it, Father? She is the sinner 120 00:21:18,423 --> 00:21:21,425 I was too brusque 121 00:21:22,427 --> 00:21:25,095 Do not lose your goodwill towards me 122 00:21:29,434 --> 00:21:32,686 But listen to me: Confess 123 00:21:33,104 --> 00:21:36,106 I haven't any intention of confessing 124 00:21:37,442 --> 00:21:39,109 At least, not today 125 00:21:42,113 --> 00:21:45,115 I've made some important political discoveries 126 00:21:46,117 --> 00:21:50,454 Do you know what's happening in our country? Nothing 127 00:21:51,122 --> 00:21:54,124 A barely noticeable substitution of ruling groups 128 00:21:55,460 --> 00:22:00,464 The middle class doesn't want to destroy us, but to take our place... 129 00:22:00,798 --> 00:22:06,136 ...more politely, and even put thousands of ducats into our pockets 130 00:22:06,804 --> 00:22:09,806 And then the rest can stay as it is 131 00:22:10,808 --> 00:22:14,311 Father, ours is a country of compromises 132 00:22:15,146 --> 00:22:18,815 In short, you nobles will come to an agreement with the liberals... 133 00:22:19,484 --> 00:22:21,485 ...even with the Masons... 134 00:22:22,153 --> 00:22:24,946 ...at our expense; yes, at the expense of the church... 135 00:22:25,490 --> 00:22:27,824 ...because it's clear that all our wealth... 136 00:22:28,159 --> 00:22:32,829 ...the patrimony of the poor, will be divided among the insolent ringleaders 137 00:22:34,832 --> 00:22:40,170 Who then will feed the unhappy people whom the church still supports? 138 00:22:40,838 --> 00:22:44,174 What will be done to placate that desperate horde? 139 00:22:44,842 --> 00:22:50,514 They will be given one piece of your land, then another, finally all of it 140 00:22:56,187 --> 00:23:01,525 Our Lord healed the physically blind, but what about the mentally blind? 141 00:23:08,533 --> 00:23:11,535 We're not mentally blind, dear Father 142 00:23:13,871 --> 00:23:18,208 Just human beings in a world of radical change 143 00:23:19,210 --> 00:23:20,877 What must we do? 144 00:23:21,838 --> 00:23:25,507 The church has been given an explicit promise of immortality 145 00:23:25,842 --> 00:23:27,843 We, as a social class, have not 146 00:23:28,177 --> 00:23:32,848 A palliative that promises us another hundred years is the same as eternity 147 00:23:34,183 --> 00:23:38,520 Beyond what we can caress with our hands we have no obligations 148 00:23:38,855 --> 00:23:44,067 The church must have obligations, because it is destined not to die 149 00:23:44,527 --> 00:23:47,028 In its disappearance there might be some solace 150 00:23:47,530 --> 00:23:50,866 Do you believe, Father, that if one day the church... 151 00:23:51,200 --> 00:23:55,203 ...could save itself by sacrificing us it would hesitate to do so? 152 00:23:57,540 --> 00:24:00,542 It wouldn't hesitate, and it would do well 153 00:24:11,554 --> 00:24:14,890 You'll have two sins to confess to me on Saturday 154 00:24:15,224 --> 00:24:19,060 A carnal sin last night and a spiritual one today 155 00:24:20,897 --> 00:24:24,232 Look, Father, how beautiful 156 00:24:25,568 --> 00:24:30,572 It will take more than King Victor Emmanuel to change this magic view 157 00:28:57,840 --> 00:29:00,800 Long live Garibaldi's men! 158 00:29:05,472 --> 00:29:06,764 Help me! 159 00:29:12,438 --> 00:29:17,025 - He's a policeman, a murderer! - We dealt with him ourselves! 160 00:29:27,453 --> 00:29:28,453 The cavalry! 161 00:29:28,787 --> 00:29:31,456 Hold your fire! 162 00:29:59,818 --> 00:30:02,153 Platoons, forward march! 163 00:31:10,097 --> 00:31:13,891 Hey, nurse, come here! 164 00:31:15,561 --> 00:31:17,312 Where have they gone? 165 00:31:17,896 --> 00:31:19,897 By now they'll be at the port 166 00:32:34,264 --> 00:32:35,765 What do you say, Father? 167 00:32:39,937 --> 00:32:44,232 Will these glorious new times give us better roads? 168 00:32:50,280 --> 00:32:53,282 Well, the government... 169 00:34:20,037 --> 00:34:22,705 Clear the road! 170 00:34:25,709 --> 00:34:29,170 Nobody can pass. It's blocked 171 00:34:30,047 --> 00:34:33,049 The road to Bisaquino is closed 172 00:34:39,848 --> 00:34:44,393 I'm sorry, it's forbidden to pass. You can't go any further 173 00:34:52,694 --> 00:34:55,363 Evidently our permit is no good 174 00:34:55,697 --> 00:35:01,369 I'm not saying that. We've been told all civilian permits are suspended 175 00:35:02,371 --> 00:35:06,707 If I tell you to turn back, you have to turn back! 176 00:35:07,042 --> 00:35:10,044 Clear the road so the carriages can proceed 177 00:35:12,714 --> 00:35:15,383 Nobody gets through here! 178 00:35:15,717 --> 00:35:19,053 I'm Captain Prince Tancredi Falconari. I fought at Palermo with you 179 00:35:19,388 --> 00:35:21,055 Captain, I have my orders 180 00:35:21,390 --> 00:35:25,893 This is an order, too. Clear the way! 181 00:36:33,712 --> 00:36:37,048 You live among the nobility 182 00:36:37,382 --> 00:36:41,052 What do they say about this huge conflagration? 183 00:36:41,720 --> 00:36:47,058 What does our fierce, proud Prince of Salina say? 184 00:36:49,728 --> 00:36:55,066 The nobility, as you call them, aren't easy to understand 185 00:36:56,401 --> 00:37:01,072 They live in a world apart, not created by God... 186 00:37:02,074 --> 00:37:06,410 ...but by themselves, during centuries of very special experiences... 187 00:37:06,745 --> 00:37:10,081 ...of troubles and joys - their joys 188 00:37:10,415 --> 00:37:15,086 They get upset or are fascinated by things that to you and me... 189 00:37:15,420 --> 00:37:19,423 ...don't matter at all, but which for them are vital 190 00:37:21,760 --> 00:37:25,429 I don't mean the nobles are bad, on the contrary 191 00:37:26,765 --> 00:37:29,100 They're different 192 00:37:29,434 --> 00:37:34,105 They don't care about certain things which are very important to us... 193 00:37:34,773 --> 00:37:37,441 ...and maybe they have fears we're ignorant of 194 00:37:38,110 --> 00:37:40,111 The Prince of Salina, for example 195 00:37:40,445 --> 00:37:45,741 He couldn't give up his holiday in Donnafugata; that's where we're going 196 00:37:48,745 --> 00:37:53,082 But if you ask him what he thinks, of the revolution... 197 00:37:54,418 --> 00:37:59,463 ...he says there's no revolution, everything will go on as before 198 00:37:59,631 --> 00:38:05,094 That's the last straw 199 00:38:05,762 --> 00:38:08,431 Let's read the breviary; it's better 200 00:38:09,766 --> 00:38:11,100 Let's see... 201 00:38:13,770 --> 00:38:15,771 Psalm 45 202 00:38:16,106 --> 00:38:21,110 My heart overfloweth, I speak of the things I have made touching the king 203 00:38:21,445 --> 00:38:24,113 My tongue is the pen of a ready writer 204 00:38:24,448 --> 00:38:28,117 Thou art fairer than the children of men 205 00:38:28,452 --> 00:38:32,455 Grace is poured into thy lips, God hath blessed thee for ever 206 00:39:45,195 --> 00:39:47,196 Quickly, lads 207 00:39:53,537 --> 00:39:58,415 Spread it neatly. You fetch the bottles, and you the glasses 208 00:40:14,891 --> 00:40:19,895 We hope that everything is just as you want it 209 00:40:20,230 --> 00:40:23,232 I'm delighted to see you again, Excellency 210 00:40:24,234 --> 00:40:26,235 Now we'll just rest a little 211 00:40:26,570 --> 00:40:28,904 You can eat beneath the trees 212 00:40:29,239 --> 00:40:34,869 We'll leave for Donnafugata in an hour. Tell me about the soldiers... 213 00:40:35,871 --> 00:40:38,205 It's worse than in Algeria 214 00:40:38,540 --> 00:40:41,876 It's different from Algeria, my dear 215 00:40:48,550 --> 00:40:51,218 Wouldn't you like to refresh yourself? 216 00:40:55,098 --> 00:40:57,224 Try bathing your temples 217 00:41:12,240 --> 00:41:16,243 Let's join the others, or we'll find nothing left to eat 218 00:41:39,267 --> 00:41:40,935 Aren't you hungry? 219 00:42:04,292 --> 00:42:09,380 I told everyone: "His Excellency won't leave Palermo this year 220 00:42:09,631 --> 00:42:12,967 "How do you expect them to travel in times like these? 221 00:42:13,301 --> 00:42:18,305 "Who knows what will happen to His Excellency? May God protect him!" 222 00:42:18,640 --> 00:42:22,476 But you're all safe and sound 223 00:42:22,644 --> 00:42:23,978 I thank God 224 00:42:24,312 --> 00:42:29,316 What did you expect to happen to us? It was all very simple 225 00:42:31,987 --> 00:42:35,656 In fact, a few days after Garibaldi's entry into Palermo... 226 00:42:35,991 --> 00:42:38,993 ...Tancredi brought home a nice Tuscan general... 227 00:42:39,327 --> 00:42:41,996 ...who wanted to admire the frescos at the villa... 228 00:42:42,330 --> 00:42:46,333 ...and he proved useful in obtaining permits for Donnafugata 229 00:42:48,336 --> 00:42:53,007 We are most happy to receive you in our home, General 230 00:42:53,341 --> 00:42:55,342 Thank you, Excellency 231 00:43:04,352 --> 00:43:08,689 He called you "Excellency"; he's never broken Garibaldi's orders before 232 00:43:20,035 --> 00:43:24,371 General, my nephew has told me that you would like to see the frescos 233 00:43:24,706 --> 00:43:28,167 - Very much, Excellency - Let's do it at once 234 00:43:30,795 --> 00:43:35,674 In the centre, Jupiter and Juno, Mars, Venus and Mercury 235 00:43:36,593 --> 00:43:40,929 On the other side, Tethys preceded by a group of tritons and dryads 236 00:43:41,347 --> 00:43:47,019 Apollo surrounded by clouds, and all exalting the house of Salina's glory 237 00:44:04,704 --> 00:44:07,039 Would you like another mint caramel? 238 00:44:07,373 --> 00:44:10,042 Thank you, they're just the sort I like 239 00:44:10,376 --> 00:44:12,377 I brought them especially for you 240 00:44:29,729 --> 00:44:34,399 How pale you are. Was your wound really not serious? 241 00:44:34,734 --> 00:44:36,068 Pardon? 242 00:44:45,787 --> 00:44:50,249 It's worth being wounded to become promoted on the battlefield 243 00:45:22,615 --> 00:45:24,658 The carriages are coming! 244 00:46:41,986 --> 00:46:45,197 I am happy to welcome your excellencies 245 00:46:45,740 --> 00:46:47,741 Don Onofrio! How are we? 246 00:46:47,992 --> 00:46:50,494 Excellency, I hand you back the palace... 247 00:46:50,662 --> 00:46:53,664 ...in the exact state in which it was left 248 00:47:16,354 --> 00:47:20,357 I am proud to shake the hand of the hero wounded fighting at Palermo 249 00:47:20,692 --> 00:47:24,361 Wounded? They made me a captain because I got a gnat in my eye 250 00:47:27,031 --> 00:47:29,491 You've done much for the cause, Don Calogero 251 00:47:30,034 --> 00:47:32,369 Crispi speaks very highly of you 252 00:47:40,712 --> 00:47:44,381 Dear Teresina, what a pleasure to see you again 253 00:47:46,384 --> 00:47:49,720 And you, of course, Don Ciccio. What news? 254 00:47:50,054 --> 00:47:53,724 News? I haven't any, Excellency 255 00:47:54,058 --> 00:47:56,393 Will you excuse me now? 256 00:51:26,312 --> 00:51:31,316 Remember to invite them to dinner tonight, with their wives 257 00:51:32,652 --> 00:51:35,320 - Why the wives? - It's better 258 00:51:36,656 --> 00:51:39,991 Invite Don Calogero and tell him to bring his wife 259 00:51:40,326 --> 00:51:42,327 The lawyer with his wife 260 00:51:42,662 --> 00:51:45,664 Don Ciccio, who thank God hasn't a wife 261 00:51:46,332 --> 00:51:48,667 All the others to come after dinner 262 00:52:55,610 --> 00:52:58,945 - What is it? - It's Mim�, Excellency 263 00:53:01,240 --> 00:53:05,285 Father Pirrone asks to see you at once 264 00:53:07,955 --> 00:53:10,290 All right. Show him in 265 00:53:17,632 --> 00:53:20,383 I beg your pardon, Excellency. I didn't know 266 00:53:20,676 --> 00:53:22,510 Don't be shocked, Father 267 00:53:22,970 --> 00:53:26,556 You're used to souls being bared; bare bodies are much more innocent 268 00:53:26,974 --> 00:53:29,309 Just give me the towel 269 00:53:40,988 --> 00:53:43,114 Go on, be brave, Father 270 00:53:49,664 --> 00:53:51,331 Brisker, Father 271 00:53:55,002 --> 00:53:58,338 Take my advice: Take a bath yourself now and then 272 00:54:01,008 --> 00:54:03,009 Take a seat, then 273 00:54:07,014 --> 00:54:09,683 Tell me why you wanted to talk to me so urgently 274 00:54:14,021 --> 00:54:18,024 I have been entrusted with a very delicate mission 275 00:54:19,026 --> 00:54:23,029 A person very dear to you wanted to open her heart to me, to tell you... 276 00:54:23,364 --> 00:54:29,035 She has faith, perhaps mistaken, in the esteem with which you honor me 277 00:54:29,370 --> 00:54:30,995 Can't you be more concise? 278 00:54:33,040 --> 00:54:36,042 Who are you referring to? The Princess? 279 00:54:36,377 --> 00:54:40,380 No, Excellency. The Princess is very tired and she is resting now 280 00:54:40,715 --> 00:54:43,383 It concerns signorina Concetta 281 00:54:45,720 --> 00:54:46,886 She is in love 282 00:54:48,723 --> 00:54:52,058 Signorina Concetta? But how... 283 00:54:53,018 --> 00:54:55,019 Oh, such foolishness 284 00:54:59,984 --> 00:55:01,484 I regret having disturbed you 285 00:55:03,112 --> 00:55:05,071 I did not think... 286 00:55:06,031 --> 00:55:09,701 At forty-five a man may still think he's young... 287 00:55:10,035 --> 00:55:14,038 ...until he realizes his children are old enough to fall in love 288 00:55:14,707 --> 00:55:17,917 Then old age suddenly comes crashing down on him 289 00:55:22,715 --> 00:55:28,720 You haven't asked me who the young man is, whom Concetta... 290 00:55:29,054 --> 00:55:31,055 There's no need 291 00:55:36,395 --> 00:55:40,064 Why didn't that stupid girl come to tell me? 292 00:55:41,734 --> 00:55:45,737 Well, in your opinion, what should I say? 293 00:55:48,407 --> 00:55:52,702 The desire to found a Christian family is most welcome to the church 294 00:55:53,078 --> 00:55:56,080 The presence of Our Lord at the wedding in Cana... 295 00:55:56,582 --> 00:56:00,084 Let us not digress, Father. I intend to speak about this marriage... 296 00:56:00,419 --> 00:56:03,755 ...not the wedding in Cana, nor marriage in general 297 00:56:04,757 --> 00:56:08,593 Has Don Tancredi made a definite proposal? When? 298 00:56:09,094 --> 00:56:12,764 Well, Excellency, not actually a proposal 299 00:56:13,098 --> 00:56:18,561 But Concetta has no doubts. His attentions, his looks... 300 00:56:19,104 --> 00:56:23,274 ...certain words... she is sure he loves her... 301 00:56:23,442 --> 00:56:26,110 ...and feels he will propose at any moment 302 00:56:26,445 --> 00:56:30,615 Don't worry, Father, there's no immediate danger 303 00:56:30,783 --> 00:56:34,118 These are the fantasies of a romantic schoolgirl 304 00:56:35,496 --> 00:56:37,497 But why "danger", Excellency? 305 00:56:38,123 --> 00:56:44,295 Can you imagine her as an ambassador's wife in Vienna, or St. Petersburg? 306 00:56:44,463 --> 00:56:47,131 I love Concetta. I like her 307 00:56:47,800 --> 00:56:50,468 So placid, so submissive 308 00:56:50,803 --> 00:56:54,472 But Tancredi has a great future before him 309 00:56:56,225 --> 00:57:00,979 How can Concetta, so passively virtuous, so shy and reserved... 310 00:57:01,146 --> 00:57:06,484 ...help an ambitious husband ascend the slippery steps of a new society? 311 00:57:06,819 --> 00:57:08,820 Tancredi will find money useful 312 00:57:09,822 --> 00:57:12,824 Concetta has her dowry, of course 313 00:57:13,158 --> 00:57:16,828 But the Salina fortune will have to be divided into seven parts 314 00:57:17,162 --> 00:57:21,165 I repeat, seven parts. Tancredi needs something else entirely 315 00:57:24,503 --> 00:57:26,838 One of the Sutera girls, perhaps? 316 00:57:27,506 --> 00:57:32,969 Yes, I know. They're so ugly, poor things, but so rich 317 00:57:34,513 --> 00:57:37,181 But what? Love? 318 00:57:38,809 --> 00:57:44,397 Of course, love. Fire and flame for one year, ashes for thirty 319 00:57:45,608 --> 00:57:49,235 I also know what love is 320 00:57:50,571 --> 00:57:54,574 Excellency, which clothes will you wear for dinner? 321 00:57:56,493 --> 00:58:00,163 Father, you'll tell Concetta I'm not at all annoyed... 322 00:58:00,497 --> 00:58:04,167 ...but we'll discuss it when we are sure it's not romantic fantasy 323 00:58:04,835 --> 00:58:07,503 What suit? One for evening wear 324 00:58:43,040 --> 00:58:47,543 Papa! Don Calogero's coming up the stairs - in tails! 325 00:58:57,221 --> 00:59:00,890 This news has impressed you more than the landing at Marsala 326 00:59:01,558 --> 00:59:05,228 Don Calogero in white tie; the sign of the revolution on the march 327 00:59:18,242 --> 00:59:21,411 Yes, it's true, in tails. But look at them 328 00:59:23,706 --> 00:59:25,248 And the shoes 329 00:59:29,586 --> 00:59:34,590 - My wife is unwell; a slight cold - I'm very sorry 330 00:59:34,925 --> 00:59:40,179 I hope you will excuse me if my daughter Angelica comes in her place 331 00:59:42,266 --> 00:59:44,600 But certainly. Come in 332 00:59:47,271 --> 00:59:53,276 For a month she's talked of the pleasure it would give her to come 333 00:59:54,278 --> 00:59:58,281 I remember her well as a very pretty little girl 334 00:59:58,615 --> 01:00:00,950 We shall be happy to see her again 335 01:00:18,969 --> 01:00:22,346 She will be here in a moment; she wasn't quite ready 336 01:00:23,015 --> 01:00:26,017 Our house is just over the road, as you know 337 01:00:26,351 --> 01:00:29,312 Yes, Don Calogero. We'll wait for her 338 01:00:31,857 --> 01:00:35,735 As I told you, the church is really in a sorry state 339 01:01:19,363 --> 01:01:20,696 Lovely 340 01:01:31,250 --> 01:01:33,042 My Angelica 341 01:01:34,253 --> 01:01:39,382 I haven't seen you for so long; you have changed... and not for the worse 342 01:01:45,055 --> 01:01:47,390 We are very fortunate, signorina Angelica... 343 01:01:47,724 --> 01:01:51,394 ...to welcome such a lovely flower into our home 344 01:01:51,562 --> 01:01:56,065 I hope we shall have the pleasure of seeing you very often 345 01:01:56,233 --> 01:02:03,030 Thank you, Prince. You are as kind to me as you have always been to Papa 346 01:02:11,707 --> 01:02:14,041 How do you do, signorina Concetta? 347 01:02:14,918 --> 01:02:17,712 Angelica, as children we were never so formal 348 01:02:29,725 --> 01:02:34,061 Your Grace, allow me to present my daughter Angelica 349 01:02:42,738 --> 01:02:44,780 Dinner is served 350 01:03:18,440 --> 01:03:21,776 Several layers, as tradition demands 351 01:03:27,783 --> 01:03:30,493 - Was the journey very tiring? - Not unduly 352 01:03:31,119 --> 01:03:34,455 They haven't served you yet, I'm sorry 353 01:03:36,792 --> 01:03:39,460 - A beautiful daughter - Yes, Concetta 354 01:03:39,795 --> 01:03:45,132 The villa I'm having built outside the village will be modest, but... 355 01:03:48,470 --> 01:03:49,679 ...very comfortable 356 01:03:52,140 --> 01:03:56,477 How hungry we are; a good thing we didn't start with soup 357 01:04:01,149 --> 01:04:04,819 Unforgettable days, I tell you 358 01:04:05,153 --> 01:04:08,823 Only one word of command, from mouth to mouth: Arms and soldiers 359 01:04:09,157 --> 01:04:14,370 The General realized that when Sicilians get going, they do it well 360 01:04:16,832 --> 01:04:19,834 Why did you join Garibaldi? 361 01:04:21,169 --> 01:04:26,048 "If Garibaldi is your brother-in-arms he wants only to fight at your side" 362 01:04:26,508 --> 01:04:31,053 Those are his own words. I did not think it would be so strenuous 363 01:04:32,180 --> 01:04:36,350 I've never walked so much. Oh, the night march to Gibilrossa... 364 01:04:36,518 --> 01:04:38,519 Did you meet Bixio? 365 01:04:38,854 --> 01:04:40,354 What a determined man 366 01:04:40,856 --> 01:04:43,190 All of them determined and extraordinary 367 01:04:44,526 --> 01:04:49,196 The scene between Bixio and La Masa, at which I just happened to be present 368 01:04:49,531 --> 01:04:52,783 And I was briefly at the taking of Termini 369 01:05:33,241 --> 01:05:36,243 I enjoyed myself enormously, believe me 370 01:05:36,578 --> 01:05:38,829 We had the biggest laugh on 28th May 371 01:05:39,247 --> 01:05:42,917 The General needed a lookout post in the Origlione monastery 372 01:05:43,585 --> 01:05:47,588 We knocked, we swore - nobody answered the door 373 01:05:47,923 --> 01:05:50,925 It was a convent for a closed order of nuns 374 01:05:55,263 --> 01:05:57,264 By the way, Reverend... 375 01:05:57,599 --> 01:06:02,895 ...tomorrow we'll pray at the tomb of the reverend mother Corbera 376 01:06:03,230 --> 01:06:06,899 Excellent. Those good nuns... 377 01:06:07,234 --> 01:06:10,903 ...have already been informed to expect your excellencies 378 01:06:11,238 --> 01:06:15,032 They're in a flurry of preparation for your visit 379 01:06:15,200 --> 01:06:18,911 We've never missed going there the day after our arrival 380 01:06:28,588 --> 01:06:31,257 And then? What happened? 381 01:06:34,594 --> 01:06:36,595 I'll tell you 382 01:06:37,264 --> 01:06:40,933 Tassoni, Aldrighetti and I and someone else... 383 01:06:41,268 --> 01:06:44,395 ...tried to break down the door, to no avail 384 01:06:44,938 --> 01:06:48,274 So we ran to get a beam from a shelled house nearby 385 01:06:48,608 --> 01:06:52,611 Finally, with an infernal din, the door gave way 386 01:06:53,947 --> 01:06:55,906 We entered. Everywhere was deserted 387 01:06:56,950 --> 01:06:59,034 Suddenly we heard desperate twitterings... 388 01:06:59,202 --> 01:07:01,078 ...from around the corner of a corridor 389 01:07:01,329 --> 01:07:05,457 Taking refuge in the chapel, the nuns were piled up against the altar 390 01:07:07,294 --> 01:07:11,714 Who knows what they feared from those ten fed-up young lads 391 01:07:16,761 --> 01:07:19,638 It was comic to see them, old and ugly as they were... 392 01:07:19,973 --> 01:07:23,976 ...with their black habits, startled eyes, all ready and willing... 393 01:07:24,978 --> 01:07:26,312 ...for martyrdom... 394 01:07:26,980 --> 01:07:29,356 ...whining like bitches 395 01:07:34,321 --> 01:07:35,821 Our handsome Tassoni yelled: 396 01:07:36,323 --> 01:07:41,660 "We've no time, sisters. We'll return when you've got us some young novices" 397 01:07:43,663 --> 01:07:46,665 All the boys fell about laughing 398 01:07:47,000 --> 01:07:50,669 We left the disappointed nuns and went to fire on the king's troops 399 01:07:51,004 --> 01:07:53,297 Ten minutes later I was wounded 400 01:07:53,465 --> 01:07:56,759 How I wish I'd been there with you all 401 01:07:58,011 --> 01:08:02,014 If you'd been there, there would have been no need to wait for novices 402 01:08:43,974 --> 01:08:47,726 Tancredi. Such crude stories should be told to your confessor 403 01:08:48,228 --> 01:08:50,729 You do not tell them to young ladies at table 404 01:08:51,398 --> 01:08:53,732 At least, not when I am present 405 01:10:24,783 --> 01:10:28,452 He's right, I agree, and I'll help him, too 406 01:10:36,795 --> 01:10:40,130 But it can't be denied he's a little ignoble 407 01:10:44,427 --> 01:10:47,763 Oh, the lovely Gigogin 408 01:11:04,114 --> 01:11:09,451 At fifteen she made love 409 01:11:11,454 --> 01:11:17,793 Take a step forward, darling of my heart 410 01:11:19,462 --> 01:11:25,801 At sixteen she got married 411 01:11:26,803 --> 01:11:33,308 Take a step forward, darling of my heart 412 01:11:35,145 --> 01:11:40,816 At seventeen I left 413 01:11:42,402 --> 01:11:49,158 Take a step forward, darling of my heart 414 01:11:53,163 --> 01:11:56,165 Long live Italy! Long live Garibaldi! 415 01:12:21,065 --> 01:12:25,194 Don't be so sad, Father. We aren't following a funeral 416 01:12:26,863 --> 01:12:29,198 The wind... this dreadful wind 417 01:12:29,532 --> 01:12:33,869 Thank the Lord. Without wind the air would be fetid 418 01:13:00,230 --> 01:13:05,567 You must vote in an orderly fashion. The first to arrive vote first 419 01:13:12,909 --> 01:13:15,244 The Cavour of Donnafugata 420 01:13:19,582 --> 01:13:24,211 Excellency, this is a great honor for me 421 01:13:43,940 --> 01:13:47,276 No. Father Pirrone is not resident here 422 01:13:48,611 --> 01:13:51,613 Voting is suspended for a few minutes 423 01:13:52,282 --> 01:13:54,366 May I have the honor... 424 01:13:54,951 --> 01:13:57,953 ...of inviting you for modest refreshment? 425 01:14:21,269 --> 01:14:24,438 I think the white will be lighter 426 01:14:24,731 --> 01:14:26,773 A late homage to the Bourbon flag 427 01:14:28,943 --> 01:14:33,614 I really cannot drink today; I have a most aggravating stomach upset 428 01:14:33,948 --> 01:14:37,618 That's of secondary importance on such a day 429 01:14:38,620 --> 01:14:40,954 Thank you, I never drink 430 01:14:45,627 --> 01:14:49,630 Don Calogero, for my part I accept with pleasure 431 01:14:54,969 --> 01:14:58,972 I'd like to say a few words... 432 01:15:00,308 --> 01:15:03,977 ...but great joys, Prince, are silent 433 01:15:35,009 --> 01:15:39,346 It is with great emotion that I perform this task 434 01:15:42,350 --> 01:15:45,686 I have the very great honor... 435 01:15:46,020 --> 01:15:51,566 ...to announce the result of the plebiscite of our community 436 01:16:01,703 --> 01:16:07,040 In the year 1860, 22nd October, in Donnafugata... 437 01:16:07,375 --> 01:16:09,710 ...at six p. M... 438 01:16:10,044 --> 01:16:13,380 ...the municipal electoral committee met... 439 01:16:13,715 --> 01:16:17,134 ...to examine the votes given in the plebiscite... 440 01:16:17,385 --> 01:16:20,387 ...by the population of this community 441 01:16:21,389 --> 01:16:26,393 The Sicilian people want Italy to be one and indivisible... 442 01:16:27,061 --> 01:16:29,563 ...with Victor Emmanuel... 443 01:16:29,772 --> 01:16:34,067 ...as constitutional monarch, and his legitimate descendants 444 01:16:51,961 --> 01:16:55,422 All the votes having been taken and due... 445 01:17:09,103 --> 01:17:14,775 All the votes having been taken and due scrutiny made... 446 01:17:18,112 --> 01:17:20,781 ...the following results have been obtained 447 01:17:21,115 --> 01:17:25,118 Electors registered: 515 448 01:17:26,120 --> 01:17:29,289 Votes cast: 512 449 01:17:30,458 --> 01:17:33,460 Voting YES: 512 450 01:17:36,798 --> 01:17:39,466 Voting NO: Zero 451 01:19:26,532 --> 01:19:30,535 And you, Don Ciccio, how did you vote on the 21st? 452 01:19:37,543 --> 01:19:42,088 What are you afraid of? There's only us, the wind and the dogs 453 01:19:42,882 --> 01:19:45,884 Excuse me, but your question is pointless 454 01:19:46,218 --> 01:19:49,888 You know very well everyone in Donnafugata votes YES 455 01:19:50,890 --> 01:19:54,559 It's even said that you advised waverers to vote that way 456 01:19:54,894 --> 01:19:56,227 That's very true 457 01:19:58,230 --> 01:19:59,898 So you voted YES? 458 01:20:13,913 --> 01:20:17,248 No, Excellency. I voted NO 459 01:20:18,584 --> 01:20:20,502 No, a hundred times no 460 01:20:21,253 --> 01:20:24,589 All right, I know what you told me 461 01:20:25,257 --> 01:20:30,595 For necessity, unity and opportunity. Perhaps you were right 462 01:20:30,930 --> 01:20:34,265 I don't understand politics and I leave these things to others 463 01:20:34,600 --> 01:20:37,936 But Ciccio Tumeo is a gentleman 464 01:20:39,605 --> 01:20:44,609 A failed artist, poor and miserable, with worn-out trousers... 465 01:20:45,945 --> 01:20:51,282 ...but I hadn't forgotten benefits received, you know that, Excellency 466 01:20:52,284 --> 01:20:55,620 It was Queen Isabella, the Spanish one... 467 01:20:56,288 --> 01:20:59,958 ...who then was Duchess of Calabria - she made me study... 468 01:21:00,960 --> 01:21:03,962 ...and allowed me to be where I am today... 469 01:21:04,296 --> 01:21:08,633 ...organist at the Holy Church, paid by the kindness of Your Excellency 470 01:21:12,972 --> 01:21:17,308 In the years when our need was great, my mother sent an entreaty to Court... 471 01:21:18,728 --> 01:21:22,313 ...and financial assistance arrived, as sure as death 472 01:21:23,983 --> 01:21:29,654 If those kings and queens looked down from heaven, what would they say? 473 01:21:31,657 --> 01:21:36,661 That the son of Leonardo Tomeo betrayed them? No! 474 01:21:37,329 --> 01:21:39,372 No, Excellency 475 01:21:39,999 --> 01:21:43,293 Thank goodness, the truth is known in paradise 476 01:21:48,466 --> 01:21:50,925 I admire your loyalty and devotion 477 01:21:51,343 --> 01:21:56,681 But understand that people are over- excited by this Garibaldi's victory 478 01:21:59,018 --> 01:22:02,687 The plebiscite was the only and urgent remedy against anarchy. Believe me 479 01:22:03,355 --> 01:22:05,690 For us it's only a lesser evil 480 01:22:07,359 --> 01:22:09,360 The Savoyards, basically... 481 01:22:10,696 --> 01:22:12,697 ...are a monarchy 482 01:22:13,699 --> 01:22:17,327 The interests of the people you love, to whom you are devoted... 483 01:22:17,661 --> 01:22:21,331 ...emerge from these events thwarted, I agree... 484 01:22:22,666 --> 01:22:25,001 ...but still alive, still valid 485 01:22:28,672 --> 01:22:31,007 Something had to change... 486 01:22:33,344 --> 01:22:36,346 ...so that everything might remain as it was before 487 01:22:38,349 --> 01:22:44,354 The revolution's work is done. Let's hope new Italy can live and prosper 488 01:22:46,357 --> 01:22:48,441 But I voted NO 489 01:22:49,026 --> 01:22:53,696 The town hall pigs swallowed my opinion and shat it out as they chose 490 01:22:56,033 --> 01:22:59,369 I said "black" and they've made me say "white" 491 01:23:01,038 --> 01:23:05,708 I was a "loyal subject" and I've become a "foul Bourbon" 492 01:23:07,044 --> 01:23:09,379 Now, they're all Savoyards 493 01:23:10,381 --> 01:23:15,385 Savoyards! I eat them for breakfast! 494 01:23:22,393 --> 01:23:26,396 Tell me something. You see so many in the district 495 01:23:27,398 --> 01:23:30,733 What do you really think of Don Calogero? 496 01:23:32,403 --> 01:23:36,739 I thought I'd shown my opinion clearly enough 497 01:23:37,741 --> 01:23:42,078 I'd be quite interested to know the truth about him and his family 498 01:23:45,416 --> 01:23:51,087 The truth, Excellency, is that Don Calogero is very rich... 499 01:23:52,756 --> 01:23:55,091 ...and also very influential 500 01:23:56,427 --> 01:24:00,763 Avaricious, and fiendishly intelligent, too 501 01:24:02,099 --> 01:24:08,104 You should have seen him in April and May, swooping about like a bat 502 01:24:09,106 --> 01:24:13,776 In a carriage, riding a mule, or on foot, rain or shine 503 01:24:15,112 --> 01:24:17,780 Wherever he went, secret groups were formed... 504 01:24:18,115 --> 01:24:21,451 ...preparing the way for those who were to come 505 01:24:21,785 --> 01:24:25,121 A scourge of God, Excellency 506 01:24:26,123 --> 01:24:29,792 We've only seen the start of Don Calogero's career 507 01:24:30,127 --> 01:24:34,797 In a few months, he'll be a member of the parliament in Turin 508 01:24:36,467 --> 01:24:40,803 In a few years, when the church's property is auctioned off... 509 01:24:41,138 --> 01:24:43,473 ...for a handful of coins... 510 01:24:43,807 --> 01:24:47,810 ...he'll pick up their land at Fondacello... 511 01:24:50,147 --> 01:24:53,816 ...and become the biggest landowner in the province 512 01:24:54,151 --> 01:24:57,820 There, that's who Don Calogero is... 513 01:24:58,489 --> 01:25:02,158 ...an example of the new man 514 01:25:03,827 --> 01:25:06,120 It's a pity he has to be like that 515 01:25:12,169 --> 01:25:16,172 And the rest of the family? What are the others like? 516 01:25:16,507 --> 01:25:20,510 Nobody has seen Calogero's wife for years 517 01:25:21,512 --> 01:25:23,054 Except myself, perhaps 518 01:25:23,514 --> 01:25:28,184 She comes out only to go to first Mass, at five, when no one's about 519 01:25:29,853 --> 01:25:33,189 Once I got up early specially, just to see her 520 01:25:33,857 --> 01:25:38,528 Word of honor, she's as beautiful as the sun 521 01:25:39,863 --> 01:25:45,201 You can't blame him, cockroach though he is, for keeping her from other men 522 01:25:47,204 --> 01:25:50,540 But even from the best-guarded houses... 523 01:25:50,874 --> 01:25:53,876 ...word trickles out, servants talk 524 01:25:54,962 --> 01:26:00,216 It seems that Donna Bastiana is a kind of animal 525 01:26:01,552 --> 01:26:05,555 Illiterate, can't tell the time, she hardly knows how to speak 526 01:26:05,889 --> 01:26:08,891 She's incapable, too, of loving her daughter 527 01:26:11,562 --> 01:26:14,230 Good for bed, and that's all 528 01:26:14,565 --> 01:26:19,861 Besides, it can't be otherwise. Do you know whose daughter she was? 529 01:26:20,863 --> 01:26:23,531 One of your share-croppers at Runci 530 01:26:24,533 --> 01:26:27,201 Peppe Giunta his name was 531 01:26:27,870 --> 01:26:33,750 He was so foul-smelling and uncouth, everyone called him Peppe Shit 532 01:26:35,210 --> 01:26:37,545 Excuse the word, Excellency 533 01:26:38,213 --> 01:26:42,216 Two years after Don Calogero ran off with Bastiana... 534 01:26:42,551 --> 01:26:48,222 ...Peppe was found dead with twelve shotgun pellets in his back 535 01:26:53,771 --> 01:26:56,564 And I hoped that Tancredi would marry Concetta 536 01:26:56,899 --> 01:27:00,568 He's a traitor, like all such liberals 537 01:27:01,236 --> 01:27:04,906 First he betrayed the king, and now us 538 01:27:05,240 --> 01:27:08,910 He with his false face... 539 01:27:09,244 --> 01:27:13,915 ...with his words dripping honey and his actions dripping poison 540 01:27:14,249 --> 01:27:16,918 This is what happens... 541 01:27:17,252 --> 01:27:21,255 ...when you take into your house people not of your own blood 542 01:27:33,268 --> 01:27:37,605 I always said so, but nobody listens to me 543 01:27:37,940 --> 01:27:42,610 I never could stand that dandy; you alone were enamored of him 544 01:27:43,821 --> 01:27:47,281 And now he has the effrontery to ask you, his uncle, Prince of Salina... 545 01:27:47,616 --> 01:27:51,786 ...father of the girl he's deceived, to take his proposal to that rogue... 546 01:27:52,287 --> 01:27:57,625 ...the father of that trollop... Fabrizio, you shall not do it! 547 01:28:04,591 --> 01:28:08,928 You don't know what you're saying. Angelica is not a trollop 548 01:28:10,931 --> 01:28:15,601 She may become one, but now she's like any other girl, only more beautiful... 549 01:28:15,936 --> 01:28:19,272 ...who simply wants to make a good marriage 550 01:28:19,606 --> 01:28:23,484 Maybe she's a little in love with our Tancredi, as they all are, after all 551 01:28:23,652 --> 01:28:25,987 And she has a lot of money, Stella 552 01:28:27,322 --> 01:28:31,325 Our money, largely, administered well, too well even, by Don Calogero 553 01:28:31,660 --> 01:28:33,411 Tancredi needs that money 554 01:28:33,996 --> 01:28:37,999 He's a nobleman, ambitious, spendthrift. He needs a lot of money 555 01:28:39,418 --> 01:28:43,129 As for Concetta, he's never said anything to her, so he's no traitor 556 01:28:43,672 --> 01:28:49,010 He moves with his times, that's all; both in politics and in private life 557 01:28:50,679 --> 01:28:55,349 Besides, he's the dearest young man I know. Even you know that 558 01:29:36,725 --> 01:29:41,395 I want no whimpering in my house, either in my room or in my bed 559 01:29:42,731 --> 01:29:46,067 No more "You shall not do it." I make the decisions 560 01:29:46,401 --> 01:29:50,404 I decided this long ago. And now no more about it 561 01:29:59,748 --> 01:30:01,082 Now let us sleep 562 01:30:05,087 --> 01:30:08,756 Tomorrow I am getting up early to go hunting 563 01:30:45,752 --> 01:30:50,756 You've told me about them all: Wild mothers and faecal grandfathers... 564 01:30:52,092 --> 01:30:55,761 ...but nothing about what interests me, about Angelica 565 01:30:58,098 --> 01:31:01,434 There's nothing to say; she speaks for herself 566 01:31:01,768 --> 01:31:07,773 Her mother's beauty without her grandfather's stench. A real lady 567 01:31:09,109 --> 01:31:14,113 When she returned from college she played me the old mazurka I wrote 568 01:31:14,781 --> 01:31:19,452 She played badly, but to see her was a delight... 569 01:31:19,786 --> 01:31:24,457 ...with her black hair, those eyes, that skin, that bosom 570 01:31:25,792 --> 01:31:28,127 Some difference from the stink of goats 571 01:31:28,462 --> 01:31:31,464 Her sheets must have the fragrance of paradise 572 01:31:31,798 --> 01:31:34,800 Calm down, Don Ciccio 573 01:31:35,469 --> 01:31:39,180 From now on you'll have to speak of Angelica with all due respect 574 01:31:39,514 --> 01:31:45,478 This very day I'm asking Calogero for her hand for my nephew Tancredi 575 01:31:46,480 --> 01:31:50,149 You're the first to know, but you'll pay for this privilege 576 01:31:50,484 --> 01:31:53,486 You'll be locked up in the gun-room with the dogs... 577 01:31:53,820 --> 01:31:58,157 ...until after Calogero's visit; I want nothing to leak out in advance 578 01:32:00,160 --> 01:32:02,828 This is disgraceful, obscene 579 01:32:03,497 --> 01:32:09,502 He can't marry the daughter of your enemies. They've always opposed you 580 01:32:10,504 --> 01:32:16,175 If he seduced her, that would be a conquest, but this is pure surrender 581 01:32:18,136 --> 01:32:21,764 It's the end of the Falconeri family and the Salinas 582 01:32:35,529 --> 01:32:39,532 The marriage is not the end of anything, but the start 583 01:32:40,534 --> 01:32:42,868 And it's in our best traditions 584 01:32:45,872 --> 01:32:48,874 These are things you can't understand 585 01:32:51,211 --> 01:32:55,548 Let's go home. And we're agreed, aren't we? 586 01:33:41,887 --> 01:33:45,931 Let there be no misunderstanding, or a big fuss over a little kiss 587 01:33:47,601 --> 01:33:50,603 Remember, it was I who asked you to come here 588 01:33:57,611 --> 01:34:02,281 I wish to tell you about a letter written by my nephew... 589 01:34:04,534 --> 01:34:07,620 ...received this very night, in fact 590 01:34:08,955 --> 01:34:14,293 In it he declares his love for your daughter... 591 01:34:16,963 --> 01:34:19,298 ...and asks me to ask you... 592 01:34:20,967 --> 01:34:23,969 ...officially, for Angelica's hand 593 01:34:34,981 --> 01:34:37,942 Now it's your turn to declare your intentions 594 01:34:43,615 --> 01:34:46,951 Excuse me, Prince 595 01:34:48,620 --> 01:34:52,623 This lovely surprise has robbed me of speech 596 01:34:53,291 --> 01:34:57,628 I know well what Angelica feels in her heart and mind... 597 01:34:57,963 --> 01:35:03,300 ...and I think that Tancredi's feelings, which honor us all... 598 01:35:03,969 --> 01:35:06,637 ...are sincerely reciprocated 599 01:35:26,658 --> 01:35:29,869 We ask for God's protection for this wedding 600 01:35:30,036 --> 01:35:32,663 Your joy is mine, Excellency 601 01:35:40,005 --> 01:35:42,006 It's turning stormy 602 01:35:44,342 --> 01:35:48,345 No need for me to tell you how illustrious the Falconeri family is 603 01:35:49,014 --> 01:35:53,684 It came to Sicily with Charles of Anjou, flourished under the Aragons... 604 01:35:54,019 --> 01:35:59,023 ...the Spanish kings and the Bourbons, if you'll allow me to mention them 605 01:35:59,691 --> 01:36:04,028 They were peers of the realm, grandees of Spain, Knights of St. James 606 01:36:06,364 --> 01:36:12,369 But if there's no need to tell you of the history of the house of Falconeri... 607 01:36:13,371 --> 01:36:17,041 ...I need not tell you, alas, because you already know... 608 01:36:17,375 --> 01:36:23,130 ...that my nephew's fortune does not match the grandeur of his name 609 01:36:24,507 --> 01:36:28,385 My brother-in-law was not what one calls a provident father 610 01:36:28,720 --> 01:36:33,724 The sumptuousness of his life impaired my nephew's inheritance 611 01:36:35,101 --> 01:36:39,188 But, Don Calogero, the result of all these troubles... 612 01:36:39,564 --> 01:36:42,733 ...of these heartbreaks, is Tancredi 613 01:36:43,735 --> 01:36:46,070 The two of us know these things 614 01:36:46,738 --> 01:36:51,408 Perhaps it is impossible to be as distinguished... 615 01:36:51,743 --> 01:36:55,412 ...sensitive and charming as Tancredi... 616 01:36:55,747 --> 01:37:01,043 ...unless ancestors have squandered fortunes. That's how it is in Sicily 617 01:37:01,419 --> 01:37:04,421 I know all this, and more besides 618 01:37:04,756 --> 01:37:08,425 But love, Excellency, love is all... 619 01:37:08,760 --> 01:37:10,761 ...as I know well 620 01:37:12,430 --> 01:37:13,639 Now listen 621 01:37:14,432 --> 01:37:18,435 I'm a man of the world and I'll put my cards on the table, too 622 01:37:18,770 --> 01:37:22,106 These young people must know what they can count on 623 01:37:24,109 --> 01:37:29,113 In the marriage contract, I'll assign to my daughter... 624 01:37:29,781 --> 01:37:32,783 ...the deeds to Settesoli 625 01:37:39,791 --> 01:37:42,751 One thousand and ten hectares 626 01:37:44,462 --> 01:37:48,549 All wheat fields, first-class land... 627 01:37:49,134 --> 01:37:50,801 ...cool and airy... 628 01:37:51,136 --> 01:37:54,805 ...and five hundred hectares of vineyards and olive groves... 629 01:37:55,807 --> 01:37:57,808 ...at Gibildolce 630 01:38:10,155 --> 01:38:12,823 On the wedding day I'll give the bridegroom... 631 01:38:13,199 --> 01:38:15,451 ...twenty bags, each with 10,000 uncias 632 01:38:21,499 --> 01:38:24,168 My family means everything to me 633 01:38:24,502 --> 01:38:29,173 Nobody has seen Calogero's wife for years 634 01:38:29,841 --> 01:38:34,219 Except myself, perhaps. She comes out only to go to first Mass... 635 01:38:34,804 --> 01:38:36,805 ...at five, when no one's about 636 01:38:37,474 --> 01:38:41,143 Once I got up early specially, just to see her 637 01:38:41,478 --> 01:38:46,315 Word of honor, she's as beautiful as the sun 638 01:38:58,161 --> 01:39:01,497 You can't blame him, cockroach though he is... 639 01:39:01,831 --> 01:39:05,084 ...for keeping her from other men 640 01:39:14,511 --> 01:39:20,974 Of course, it leaves me a beggar, but a daughter is a daughter 641 01:39:21,518 --> 01:39:24,937 And after all, Prince, I know what I'm telling you... 642 01:39:25,188 --> 01:39:30,818 ...won't impress you, a descendant of Emperor Titus and Queen Berenice... 643 01:39:31,694 --> 01:39:37,366 ...but the Sedara family, by a title granted by Ferdinand the Fourth... 644 01:39:38,034 --> 01:39:40,369 ...is also nobility 645 01:39:44,374 --> 01:39:50,045 I've all the papers in order. One day it will be known that your nephew... 646 01:39:52,048 --> 01:39:56,051 ...has married a baroness, the Baroness Sedara del Biscotto 647 01:39:58,721 --> 01:40:03,058 Don Pirrone, I've all the papers in order; just one seal to get 648 01:40:20,743 --> 01:40:24,079 I'm sorry, Don Ciccio, but I had no choice 649 01:40:24,414 --> 01:40:28,083 I hope at least that all went well 650 01:40:28,418 --> 01:40:32,421 Yes, perfectly. It couldn't have gone better 651 01:40:35,758 --> 01:40:40,762 We'll meet again soon. And forgive me 652 01:40:56,946 --> 01:41:00,032 It was a cold January day 653 01:41:00,200 --> 01:41:06,288 The atmosphere seemed even heavier when the biting north wind dropped 654 01:41:06,623 --> 01:41:09,958 For many hours it had been snowing great white flakes 655 01:41:10,293 --> 01:41:16,298 On that deserted road, a poor old horse, a rough blanket on its back... 656 01:41:20,970 --> 01:41:24,306 ...wearily dragged a two-wheeled cart 657 01:41:24,641 --> 01:41:28,977 "Oh, you damned beast", cried the peasant... 658 01:41:29,312 --> 01:41:31,563 ...who habitually talked to his horse 659 01:41:46,621 --> 01:41:50,082 Excellency, Don Tancredi has arrived 660 01:41:50,667 --> 01:41:55,003 He is in the courtyard having his luggage unloaded 661 01:42:09,352 --> 01:42:12,354 Not too close, uncle; I'm as wet as a sponge 662 01:42:14,357 --> 01:42:16,692 How pleased I am to see you again 663 01:42:17,026 --> 01:42:20,362 Tancredi, think how happy Angelica will be 664 01:42:20,697 --> 01:42:23,365 Forgive me, but my emotion caused me to forget 665 01:42:23,700 --> 01:42:28,370 My friend, Count Cavriaghi; he came to the villa with the General 666 01:42:29,372 --> 01:42:32,708 And there is my orderly, Lancer Moroni 667 01:42:37,005 --> 01:42:40,340 We were expecting you, but in this weather... 668 01:42:41,634 --> 01:42:44,678 They arrived in this storm 669 01:42:48,016 --> 01:42:50,684 I'd heard it never rains here 670 01:42:51,019 --> 01:42:54,813 For two days it was like being in the sea. Really 671 01:43:11,039 --> 01:43:16,043 Aunt, here's Count Cavriaghi from Milan. You met him in Palermo 672 01:43:23,968 --> 01:43:28,597 You thought it never rains in Sicily. As you've seen, it pours 673 01:43:29,724 --> 01:43:34,353 And don't think there's no pneumonia here, or you'll end up in bed 674 01:43:36,481 --> 01:43:40,567 Light fires in Tancredi's room and in the visitor's room 675 01:43:40,735 --> 01:43:45,072 Get the next room ready for the soldier. Hurry! 676 01:43:57,085 --> 01:43:59,127 I don't understand, boys 677 01:43:59,587 --> 01:44:01,421 Last time you were lobster-red 678 01:44:01,756 --> 01:44:03,423 What do you mean? 679 01:44:04,258 --> 01:44:08,720 Don't you Garibaldi fellows wear the red shirt any more? 680 01:44:09,555 --> 01:44:11,556 Garibaldi fellows be blowed! 681 01:44:12,225 --> 01:44:14,184 We were, but now that's over 682 01:44:14,394 --> 01:44:16,395 Cavriaghi and I, thank heaven... 683 01:44:16,771 --> 01:44:20,565 ...are officers of the regular army of His Majesty the King of Italy 684 01:44:21,401 --> 01:44:24,903 When Garibaldi's army was disbanded we had the choice: 685 01:44:25,238 --> 01:44:27,906 Either return home, or stay in the royal army 686 01:44:28,241 --> 01:44:31,910 We and many others decided to join the proper army 687 01:44:32,245 --> 01:44:35,247 We couldn't stay with that lot, could we, Cavriaghi? 688 01:44:35,581 --> 01:44:36,748 What rabble! 689 01:44:36,916 --> 01:44:40,252 Assault troops, good for firing guns, that's all 690 01:44:40,586 --> 01:44:43,880 Now we're proper officers 691 01:44:44,048 --> 01:44:46,925 People no longer fear we'll steal their chickens 692 01:44:47,260 --> 01:44:49,219 When we came here from Palermo... 693 01:44:49,929 --> 01:44:54,683 ...we had only to say: "Urgent orders for His Majesty" to get fresh horses 694 01:44:55,268 --> 01:44:59,271 Tell me everything later. Now go and change and have a bath 695 01:45:07,613 --> 01:45:11,950 First I want to show you the ring for Angelica 696 01:45:28,968 --> 01:45:31,970 I'm no judge, but it looks valuable 697 01:45:32,972 --> 01:45:36,308 Beautiful, isn't it? Do you like it? 698 01:45:47,320 --> 01:45:49,654 Did you pay a lot for it? 699 01:45:49,989 --> 01:45:54,993 I used your money well; I confess I haven't used all you gave me 700 01:45:55,328 --> 01:45:58,997 - There was even enough to buy... - Some parting gifts? I understand 701 01:46:00,666 --> 01:46:03,668 Our lieutenant is back. What is that? 702 01:46:04,003 --> 01:46:06,338 A small present for signorina Concetta 703 01:46:08,674 --> 01:46:13,345 "The Poems of Aleardi". I hope she likes it 704 01:46:25,107 --> 01:46:28,360 They are poems by Aleardi, my favorite poet 705 01:46:28,694 --> 01:46:32,697 I brought it as a gift; I've had your monogram inscribed here 706 01:46:36,035 --> 01:46:40,038 "Always deaf"? What does it mean? I hear perfectly 707 01:46:40,665 --> 01:46:42,123 Deaf to my sighs 708 01:46:48,339 --> 01:46:52,008 Excuse me, but I was told... 709 01:47:09,694 --> 01:47:12,696 A gift for you from your Tancredi 710 01:47:13,698 --> 01:47:16,032 You can thank my uncle, too 711 01:47:58,492 --> 01:48:03,538 Angelica! Tancredi! Where are you? 712 01:48:32,777 --> 01:48:34,778 It's mouse-ridden 713 01:49:05,810 --> 01:49:07,143 Come along 714 01:49:38,175 --> 01:49:40,510 Angelica, where are you? 715 01:50:16,547 --> 01:50:18,214 Tancredi, where are you? 716 01:50:35,566 --> 01:50:38,902 How frightening. Do you know there are mice here? 717 01:50:39,236 --> 01:50:41,905 I'm sure, in this house. But where is Tancredi? 718 01:50:42,239 --> 01:50:44,240 I can't find him 719 01:50:44,867 --> 01:50:48,203 Tancredi! Angelica! Where are you? 720 01:50:52,875 --> 01:50:54,876 I frightened you, didn't I? 721 01:50:58,506 --> 01:51:01,090 There she is again. Let's run away 722 01:51:01,550 --> 01:51:06,095 No. Where are we going? I'm dead tired 723 01:51:06,430 --> 01:51:10,016 How big the place is; how many rooms are there? 724 01:51:10,226 --> 01:51:13,228 No one knows, not even my uncle 725 01:51:13,562 --> 01:51:17,565 He says a palace where you know all the rooms isn't worth living in 726 01:51:21,904 --> 01:51:25,156 - Come on, the poor thing is alone - What about the others? 727 01:51:25,574 --> 01:51:27,325 Concetta has gone back to the garden 728 01:51:28,911 --> 01:51:31,120 Francesco Paolo was sent by your uncle... 729 01:51:31,580 --> 01:51:33,331 ...to welcome a guest 730 01:51:33,582 --> 01:51:36,251 - Who is he? - I don't know; he's from Turin 731 01:51:37,586 --> 01:51:39,796 Then let's go 732 01:51:40,256 --> 01:51:43,007 No, I don't want to see anything else 733 01:51:43,592 --> 01:51:49,430 I'm leaving. What am I doing here? Concetta doesn't love me 734 01:51:49,598 --> 01:51:51,599 Have you spoken to her? 735 01:51:51,934 --> 01:51:54,394 It's useless. I feel that for her... 736 01:51:54,603 --> 01:52:01,192 ...I'm just a worm; so I must find a lady worm who'll be happy with me 737 01:52:02,945 --> 01:52:07,615 Talk to her; there'll be time later to decide. Maybe it's all for the best 738 01:52:08,784 --> 01:52:13,955 I'll explain: Concetta's a pure Sicilian, she's never left the island 739 01:52:14,290 --> 01:52:19,294 How would she cope in Milan, where it takes a month to find real macaroni? 740 01:52:19,628 --> 01:52:24,632 I'd have got her crates of your macaroni, bigger than this 741 01:52:25,968 --> 01:52:28,386 We'll make our way separately, then? 742 01:52:54,663 --> 01:52:58,499 Poor Count, it's useless; Concetta does not want to know him 743 01:52:58,667 --> 01:53:02,337 She's foolish. After all, what does she want? 744 01:53:03,005 --> 01:53:06,674 Cavriaghi is handsome, has a good name, owns land in Brianza 745 01:53:07,009 --> 01:53:10,011 He's what's known as a good catch 746 01:53:18,395 --> 01:53:21,397 Concetta is still in love with you 747 01:53:25,402 --> 01:53:27,737 That's why you brought him here 748 01:53:31,742 --> 01:53:34,410 Yes, that's what I think 749 01:53:36,413 --> 01:53:38,081 No, I'll tell you 750 01:53:43,087 --> 01:53:46,756 Then listen carefully. Concetta's right 751 01:53:47,091 --> 01:53:52,303 Marrying someone like him after loving you would be like water after... 752 01:53:56,433 --> 01:54:01,896 - After what? - Let's say Marsala wine 753 01:54:21,458 --> 01:54:25,795 Strange rooms. How could anyone have lived in such apartments? 754 01:54:26,130 --> 01:54:28,464 No one has ever lived here, my love 755 01:54:29,133 --> 01:54:33,469 My ancestors came here to commit their little breaches of the rules... 756 01:54:33,804 --> 01:54:37,807 ...and obtain special memories so different from ordinary mortals 757 01:54:40,811 --> 01:54:42,812 Breaches of the rules? 758 01:54:47,026 --> 01:54:48,818 They were bored, my love 759 01:55:14,595 --> 01:55:17,930 Are you the Chevalier Aymone Chevalley de Monterzuolo? 760 01:55:18,599 --> 01:55:19,932 I am 761 01:55:20,100 --> 01:55:22,602 I am the Prince of Salina's son 762 01:55:25,272 --> 01:55:29,609 My father sent me to invite you to stay with us at the palace 763 01:55:30,027 --> 01:55:31,944 That's very kind of you 764 01:55:32,112 --> 01:55:34,447 Do replace your hat; our sun is strong 765 01:55:34,782 --> 01:55:36,449 Thank you. You, too 766 01:55:37,117 --> 01:55:42,455 I did intend to leave as soon as I had talked with the Prince 767 01:55:42,790 --> 01:55:46,125 In any case, to talk to my father you'll have to come home 768 01:55:59,139 --> 01:56:01,599 Is that the palace up there? 769 01:56:02,017 --> 01:56:03,684 Where are Tancredi and Angelica? 770 01:56:04,019 --> 01:56:07,355 Not upstairs; they must have returned to the garden 771 01:56:09,233 --> 01:56:13,569 It's terrible. You know I must chaperone Angelica 772 01:56:49,690 --> 01:56:51,607 Do you think I won't love you any more? 773 01:57:07,374 --> 01:57:09,041 You're afraid 774 01:57:10,669 --> 01:57:15,673 I desire you, but I won't possess you until you are my wife 775 01:57:29,354 --> 01:57:32,023 My poor leg, I'm afraid 776 01:57:50,042 --> 01:57:52,043 Here's the guest 777 01:58:47,432 --> 01:58:49,433 What does he want from you? 778 01:58:51,436 --> 01:58:56,774 I don't know. He's traveled round Sicily for a month; he must be forlorn 779 01:58:57,109 --> 01:59:00,778 The oil in our cooking must have sorely tried his insides 780 01:59:01,113 --> 01:59:04,782 He fears a brigand's knife in the stomach, which he still cherishes 781 01:59:06,118 --> 01:59:08,786 I'd like to suggest we play whist 782 01:59:20,799 --> 01:59:25,720 What do you say to a game of cards? 783 01:59:25,929 --> 01:59:30,474 Excellency, if I could have the honor of a talk. I must leave tomorrow 784 01:59:30,809 --> 01:59:33,811 Leave tomorrow? Are you not comfortable here? 785 01:59:36,148 --> 01:59:37,815 Yes, certainly 786 01:59:38,150 --> 01:59:40,818 My dear Chevalley, you are in my house... 787 01:59:41,069 --> 01:59:43,821 ...and I'll hold you hostage as long as I please 788 01:59:47,701 --> 01:59:50,828 Beware of Father Pirrone, he's a terror. He always wins 789 01:59:51,496 --> 01:59:54,832 Please be seated. I'll be your partner 790 02:00:00,172 --> 02:00:02,173 I'll keep the score 791 02:00:24,196 --> 02:00:28,866 Excuse me, are you really from Milan? However did you end up down here? 792 02:00:30,202 --> 02:00:34,538 Although I abuse the Prince's hospitality, I feel much at home here 793 02:01:11,451 --> 02:01:16,956 Let me be your guide in Donnafugata; I'll show you Baron Mutolo's house 794 02:01:17,582 --> 02:01:19,917 Francesco Paulo, don't start that 795 02:01:20,252 --> 02:01:22,503 It's empty; the family lives at Girgenti... 796 02:01:22,921 --> 02:01:27,591 ...since brigands held the Baron's son for ransom ten years ago 797 02:01:28,260 --> 02:01:32,263 When I think what they must have paid to free him 798 02:01:32,597 --> 02:01:37,935 They paid nothing. They had no ready cash, like everybody here 799 02:01:38,270 --> 02:01:42,940 The son was returned, anyway, but in installments 800 02:01:43,942 --> 02:01:47,278 In installments? What are you saying? 801 02:01:47,612 --> 02:01:50,281 Yes, installments: Piece by piece 802 02:01:50,949 --> 02:01:53,742 First came the index finger of his right hand 803 02:01:53,910 --> 02:01:57,121 Then, a week later, his left foot 804 02:01:57,289 --> 02:02:00,291 Finally, in a basket under a layer of figs... 805 02:02:00,959 --> 02:02:03,627 ...they sent his head 806 02:02:04,629 --> 02:02:07,631 That's enough of those stories 807 02:02:08,300 --> 02:02:12,219 I never saw it because I was a child, but my father told me 808 02:02:13,638 --> 02:02:15,931 I'd say the Bourbon police were incompetent 809 02:02:16,099 --> 02:02:18,309 Without doubt, Chevalley 810 02:02:18,852 --> 02:02:23,981 We had incidents in our region. My father was an overseer... 811 02:02:25,442 --> 02:02:28,986 ...a risky job, at least until a while ago... 812 02:02:29,321 --> 02:02:31,989 ...for him and for his family 813 02:02:32,657 --> 02:02:36,327 When our carabinieri come here, all this will end 814 02:02:36,495 --> 02:02:39,121 So, contrary to certain propaganda... 815 02:02:39,289 --> 02:02:43,667 ...respect for the church will be restored and defended as it once was 816 02:02:44,002 --> 02:02:46,003 Let us hope a little better... 817 02:02:46,338 --> 02:02:51,342 ...because five years ago a curate was murdered while he conducted Mass 818 02:02:52,010 --> 02:02:55,012 How horrible. A shooting in the church? 819 02:02:55,347 --> 02:02:57,348 Shooting, my dear Chevalley? 820 02:02:57,682 --> 02:03:00,684 We're too good Catholics to do anything so sacrilegious 821 02:03:01,019 --> 02:03:04,355 No, they simply put poison in the communion wine 822 02:03:04,689 --> 02:03:08,025 More discreet, almost liturgical, I'd say 823 02:03:08,360 --> 02:03:13,697 But who did it? The curate was an excellent person who had no enemies 824 02:03:15,033 --> 02:03:18,369 Very interesting, Prince, really amusing 825 02:03:18,703 --> 02:03:21,747 You should write novels; you tell these stories so well 826 02:03:22,707 --> 02:03:27,044 Yes, they're all stories. Believe me, I'm from Milan 827 02:03:27,379 --> 02:03:29,713 Sicily is a great country 828 02:03:30,715 --> 02:03:33,384 After the happy annexation... 829 02:03:34,052 --> 02:03:39,723 ...that is, after the happy union of Sicily and the Kingdom of Sardinia... 830 02:03:40,392 --> 02:03:43,060 ...it's the intention of the Turin government... 831 02:03:43,395 --> 02:03:48,065 ...to nominate certain illustrious Sicilians as Senators of the Kingdom 832 02:03:48,733 --> 02:03:52,069 Of course, your name was among the first 833 02:03:52,404 --> 02:03:55,072 A name made illustrious by its long history... 834 02:03:55,407 --> 02:03:58,617 ...by the prestige of its bearer... 835 02:03:59,744 --> 02:04:06,750 ...his erudition and the dignified and liberal action taken in recent events 836 02:04:08,086 --> 02:04:10,421 Before I send the list to Turin... 837 02:04:10,755 --> 02:04:13,882 ...my superiors thought it proper to inform you yourself... 838 02:04:14,426 --> 02:04:17,428 ...and ask if you find the proposal acceptable 839 02:04:18,096 --> 02:04:21,098 The government hopes very much that you will agree 840 02:04:22,434 --> 02:04:24,560 This is the object of my mission... 841 02:04:25,228 --> 02:04:32,109 ...which has given me the honor of knowing you and this fine palace 842 02:04:38,450 --> 02:04:40,451 Explain to me, Chevalley... 843 02:04:41,119 --> 02:04:45,122 ...what does it mean to be a Senator? 844 02:04:45,790 --> 02:04:50,794 What is it? An honorary title, like a decoration? 845 02:04:51,212 --> 02:04:55,466 The Senate is the Upper House of our kingdom 846 02:04:55,800 --> 02:04:59,470 In it they examine and debate... 847 02:04:59,804 --> 02:05:05,476 ...approve or reject laws proposed by government for the country's progress 848 02:05:06,144 --> 02:05:09,021 When you are a Senator... 849 02:05:09,481 --> 02:05:12,483 ...you'll make heard the voice of your beautiful land... 850 02:05:12,817 --> 02:05:16,153 ...which now faces the panorama of the modern world... 851 02:05:16,488 --> 02:05:21,825 ...with so many wounds to heal, so many just desires to satisfy 852 02:05:23,828 --> 02:05:25,829 Listen, Chevalley 853 02:05:27,165 --> 02:05:30,501 I'm grateful to the government for thinking of me for the Senate 854 02:05:31,169 --> 02:05:36,173 If it were a simple honorary title to put on my visiting card... 855 02:05:36,841 --> 02:05:38,509 ...I'd accept with pleasure 856 02:05:39,844 --> 02:05:42,846 But as it is... no, I cannot accept 857 02:05:46,851 --> 02:05:49,645 I am a spokesman of the old class... 858 02:05:50,188 --> 02:05:53,190 ...fatally compromised with the past r�gime... 859 02:05:53,525 --> 02:05:56,860 ...bound to it by bonds of decency, if not affection 860 02:05:57,529 --> 02:06:03,867 My unhappy generation straddles two worlds and is uneasy in either 861 02:06:04,869 --> 02:06:07,871 Moreover, I am completely without illusions 862 02:06:08,540 --> 02:06:12,292 What would the Senate do with me, an inexperienced legislator... 863 02:06:12,460 --> 02:06:17,214 ...who lacks self-deception, which is essential when seeking to guide others? 864 02:06:17,882 --> 02:06:22,219 No, I wouldn't put one finger into politics; they'd bite it off 865 02:06:23,555 --> 02:06:26,223 Prince, I can't believe it 866 02:06:27,892 --> 02:06:32,229 Are you seriously refusing to do whatever possible to alleviate... 867 02:06:32,564 --> 02:06:39,236 ...the material poverty and blind moral misery in which Sicilians lie? 868 02:06:39,904 --> 02:06:43,240 We are old, Chevalley, very old 869 02:06:43,908 --> 02:06:48,579 For twenty-five centuries we have borne magnificent civilizations... 870 02:06:48,913 --> 02:06:53,250 ...all from abroad, none made by us, none which started here 871 02:06:53,585 --> 02:06:56,920 For 2,500 years we've been nothing but a colony 872 02:06:57,255 --> 02:06:59,923 I don't say that to scourge myself. It's our fault 873 02:07:00,258 --> 02:07:03,260 But we are very tired, empty, burnt-out 874 02:07:03,595 --> 02:07:05,304 But all that is finished now 875 02:07:05,930 --> 02:07:11,310 Sicily is no longer a land of conquest, but a free part of a free state 876 02:07:13,938 --> 02:07:17,608 The intention is good, but it arrives late 877 02:07:43,968 --> 02:07:49,306 A sleep, my dear Chevalley. A long sleep is what the Sicilians want... 878 02:07:49,974 --> 02:07:53,644 ...and they'll always hate those who want to wake them... 879 02:07:54,312 --> 02:07:57,314 ...even if it is to bring them marvelous gifts 880 02:07:58,650 --> 02:08:04,321 Between ourselves, I doubt if the new kingdom will have many gifts for us 881 02:08:07,992 --> 02:08:12,663 With us, every demonstration, even violent, is a longing for oblivion 882 02:08:19,337 --> 02:08:24,007 Our sensuality is a desire for oblivion 883 02:08:24,676 --> 02:08:28,345 Our shootings and our stabbings are the desire for death 884 02:08:29,013 --> 02:08:33,684 Our laziness, the penetrating sweetness of our sorbets... 885 02:08:34,352 --> 02:08:40,357 ...are a desire for voluptuous immobility, which again is death 886 02:08:54,038 --> 02:08:56,707 Prince, aren't you exaggerating? 887 02:08:57,375 --> 02:09:02,838 I've met Sicilians in Turin; they seemed anything but sluggards 888 02:09:03,715 --> 02:09:07,050 I haven't explained very well. I'm sorry 889 02:09:07,385 --> 02:09:10,387 I said Sicilians, I meant Sicily 890 02:09:11,389 --> 02:09:15,392 This environment, the violence of the landscape... 891 02:09:15,727 --> 02:09:18,729 ...the cruelty of the climate, the continuous tension in everything 892 02:09:19,063 --> 02:09:23,734 But the climate can be mastered, the landscape can be modified... 893 02:09:24,402 --> 02:09:27,779 ...the record of bad governments erased 894 02:09:28,406 --> 02:09:30,532 Of course, the Sicilians will want to improve 895 02:09:31,075 --> 02:09:35,412 I don't deny that some, away from the island, can succeed in awakening 896 02:09:36,080 --> 02:09:41,084 But they must leave very young. Even at twenty the shell has been formed 897 02:09:42,086 --> 02:09:43,754 The man you need... 898 02:09:44,088 --> 02:09:49,426 ...must know how to temper his private interests with vague public idealism 899 02:09:52,764 --> 02:09:56,099 Might I give you some advice to pass on to your superiors? 900 02:09:56,768 --> 02:10:00,437 There's a name I'd like to suggest for the Senate 901 02:10:06,110 --> 02:10:10,447 The name of Calogero Sedara 902 02:10:11,449 --> 02:10:14,451 He deserves much more than I to be elected 903 02:10:14,786 --> 02:10:19,122 The family name, I'm told, is very ancient - or will be soon 904 02:10:20,124 --> 02:10:24,127 He has more than what you call prestige; he has power 905 02:10:25,129 --> 02:10:29,800 He may not be learned, but he has almost exceptional practical merits 906 02:10:30,468 --> 02:10:34,471 His activity was most useful during the May crisis... 907 02:10:34,806 --> 02:10:36,807 ...as far as illusions go 908 02:10:41,813 --> 02:10:44,147 I don't think he has more than I have... 909 02:10:44,482 --> 02:10:49,027 ...but he's clever enough to create some himself; he's the man for you 910 02:10:51,823 --> 02:10:55,492 I've heard tell about Sedara 911 02:10:57,161 --> 02:11:00,497 But if honest men like you withdraw... 912 02:11:00,832 --> 02:11:04,835 ...the road will be open to people without scruples or perspective... 913 02:11:05,169 --> 02:11:10,507 ...like Sedara, and for centuries to come all will be as it was 914 02:11:11,509 --> 02:11:16,179 Listen to your conscience, Prince, not to the proud truths you spoke 915 02:11:21,519 --> 02:11:25,439 I beg you to collaborate 916 02:11:29,193 --> 02:11:34,865 You're a gentleman and I consider it a privilege to have known you 917 02:11:35,533 --> 02:11:37,868 You are right in everything 918 02:11:39,871 --> 02:11:44,541 Except when you say the Sicilians will want to improve 919 02:11:45,209 --> 02:11:48,879 They'll never want to improve because they think themselves perfect 920 02:11:49,213 --> 02:11:51,882 Their vanity is stronger than their wretchedness 921 02:11:55,553 --> 02:11:57,262 Sit down for a moment 922 02:11:57,430 --> 02:11:59,556 I want to tell you something 923 02:12:02,560 --> 02:12:05,145 A few days before Garibaldi entered Palermo... 924 02:12:05,480 --> 02:12:08,899 ...some English naval officers... 925 02:12:09,233 --> 02:12:13,236 ...asked me if they could go on the terrace of my house... 926 02:12:13,571 --> 02:12:16,198 ...where they could see the ring of mountains around the city 927 02:12:17,909 --> 02:12:20,911 They were enthusiastic about the view... 928 02:12:21,245 --> 02:12:27,459 ...but confessed their amazement at the squalor and filth in the streets 929 02:12:28,586 --> 02:12:33,590 I didn't explain, as I did with you, that the one derived from the other 930 02:12:38,262 --> 02:12:40,597 One of the officers asked: 931 02:12:40,932 --> 02:12:43,683 "What are Garibaldi's men coming to do here?" 932 02:12:44,268 --> 02:12:46,812 I replied: "They're coming to teach us manners 933 02:12:46,979 --> 02:12:50,273 "But they won't succeed, because we're gods" 934 02:12:51,609 --> 02:12:54,611 They laughed, but I don't think they understood 935 02:13:01,953 --> 02:13:04,871 It's late, almost time for dinner 936 02:13:05,289 --> 02:13:07,290 We must go and change 937 02:13:07,625 --> 02:13:10,627 If you wish, you can leave tomorrow at dawn 938 02:14:50,686 --> 02:14:55,023 Even if you don't believe me, this state of affairs won't last 939 02:14:55,358 --> 02:15:00,028 Our efficient, modern administration will change everything 940 02:15:00,363 --> 02:15:03,823 This state of affairs ought not to last, but it always will 941 02:15:04,075 --> 02:15:06,701 The human element, certainly; a century or two 942 02:15:07,036 --> 02:15:11,039 Later, perhaps everything will be different, but it will be worse 943 02:15:21,884 --> 02:15:25,011 We were the leopards, the lions 944 02:15:26,389 --> 02:15:30,058 Those who replace us will be the jackals, the hyenas 945 02:15:30,393 --> 02:15:35,063 And all of us, leopards, lions, jackals and sheep... 946 02:15:35,398 --> 02:15:38,400 ...will continue to think we're the salt of the earth 947 02:15:38,734 --> 02:15:41,736 I don't quite understand. What did you say? 948 02:15:42,738 --> 02:15:44,155 Nothing 949 02:15:44,740 --> 02:15:47,409 What did you say? I didn't hear 950 02:17:19,877 --> 02:17:25,173 You've arrived early. Don't worry, there's no sign of your guests yet 951 02:17:31,847 --> 02:17:37,519 Tancredi's here. We're expecting Pallavicino, the hero of Aspromonte 952 02:17:47,196 --> 02:17:52,158 Thank you again, aunt. It was essential to invite them 953 02:17:52,743 --> 02:17:56,204 You understand. This will be Angelica's real d�but in society 954 02:17:56,539 --> 02:17:58,206 What about Calogero's tail-suit? 955 02:17:58,541 --> 02:18:00,875 It's not the one he wore at Donnafugata 956 02:18:01,085 --> 02:18:04,879 I took him to the best tailor; it's Don Calogero who lacks style 957 02:18:49,592 --> 02:18:53,553 - Mamma, may I go and dance? - Of course. Tidy yourself a little 958 02:18:53,721 --> 02:18:56,264 You are very beautiful, like a flower 959 02:19:01,937 --> 02:19:06,316 I don't care for these balls, but one had to come for the girls 960 02:19:43,979 --> 02:19:46,981 Colonel, I am most honored to see you 961 02:19:48,817 --> 02:19:52,320 I have the honor to present you to Colonel Pallavicino 962 02:19:54,490 --> 02:20:00,495 I am proud and happy to receive the victor of Aspromonte in my house 963 02:20:00,663 --> 02:20:04,666 How kind, Princess. It is I who am happy on this occasion 964 02:20:05,000 --> 02:20:09,337 I hope you and your officers will spend a pleasant evening in our home 965 02:20:20,015 --> 02:20:25,353 It really is an honor for us. All Palermo is at your feet, Colonel 966 02:20:32,695 --> 02:20:35,363 The Princess of Lampedusa 967 02:20:37,700 --> 02:20:39,701 Countess Sutera 968 02:20:48,711 --> 02:20:51,713 The Princess of Salina 969 02:21:29,084 --> 02:21:32,086 I'm going to see if Angelica has arrived 970 02:21:59,657 --> 02:22:03,117 Colonel, but tell us, is it really true? 971 02:22:05,204 --> 02:22:08,289 I was crying, Countess, like a child 972 02:22:08,457 --> 02:22:09,791 How moving 973 02:22:10,125 --> 02:22:12,001 But what was Garibaldi like? 974 02:22:12,461 --> 02:22:16,130 He was handsome and serene as an archangel 975 02:22:16,465 --> 02:22:21,427 Magnificent, a hero. A real hero. Isn't he extraordinary, my dear? 976 02:22:28,811 --> 02:22:33,481 The Colonel is trying to reassure them after his men fired on Garibaldi's men 977 02:22:34,817 --> 02:22:37,485 Those shots were really most opportune 978 02:22:46,829 --> 02:22:49,163 You're late; I was waiting for you 979 02:22:51,166 --> 02:22:54,836 You are very beautiful. Come and greet the Princess 980 02:23:10,519 --> 02:23:14,188 Permit me to present my fianc�e, Angelica Sedara 981 02:23:14,523 --> 02:23:17,525 My dear, let me look at you 982 02:23:17,860 --> 02:23:22,196 Yes, it's true. You are more beautiful than they say 983 02:23:24,825 --> 02:23:28,202 - What's this? - Knight's Cross of the Italian Crown 984 02:23:28,871 --> 02:23:31,539 It's out of place here 985 02:23:32,750 --> 02:23:35,877 I've never doubted your good taste 986 02:23:36,545 --> 02:23:40,548 My father-in-law, the Chevalier Don Calogero Sedara 987 02:23:46,221 --> 02:23:49,515 - Nice here, isn't it, Princess? - You like it? 988 02:24:21,590 --> 02:24:24,926 Tancredi, don't you want to present me to your fianc�e? 989 02:24:26,303 --> 02:24:29,597 Allow me to present a friend, Gioacchino Lanza 990 02:24:30,265 --> 02:24:31,599 And this is Fulco... 991 02:24:31,934 --> 02:24:37,104 Tancredi may protest, but may I have the honor of the next waltz? 992 02:24:37,272 --> 02:24:41,275 All right, boys. Don't hurry, there'll be time later 993 02:24:44,947 --> 02:24:49,826 I'm sorry, I'm not to blame. The lady has to choose her partners 994 02:24:50,953 --> 02:24:53,287 It's a waltz. Shall we dance? 995 02:24:53,622 --> 02:24:56,833 - I haven't greeted your uncle yet - Do it later. Come and dance 996 02:25:58,687 --> 02:26:02,356 You are very beautiful, as always; it's the truth 997 02:26:47,402 --> 02:26:49,070 Bored, Fabrizio? 998 02:26:49,738 --> 02:26:55,910 All these marriages between cousins do not improve the beauty of the race 999 02:26:56,078 --> 02:27:01,415 They look like monkeys, ready to climb up the chandeliers... 1000 02:27:02,417 --> 02:27:07,046 ...where they'll swing by their tails, exhibiting their behinds 1001 02:28:13,196 --> 02:28:15,489 Eleonora Giardinelli... 1002 02:28:16,491 --> 02:28:19,493 ...a white swan in a pond full of frogs 1003 02:28:19,828 --> 02:28:22,830 My compliments on your nephew's engagement 1004 02:28:23,040 --> 02:28:26,500 The girl's a beauty. Many will soon follow his example 1005 02:28:26,835 --> 02:28:28,627 What did you say? 1006 02:28:28,837 --> 02:28:31,839 I said it's hot, too hot here 1007 02:28:32,841 --> 02:28:36,844 Yes, it is hot. I should not have come 1008 02:28:39,514 --> 02:28:44,852 I'm somewhat tired, but now I'm here and I must stay 1009 02:28:45,854 --> 02:28:48,856 It would be discourteous to leave now 1010 02:30:22,200 --> 02:30:26,912 Good evening. Tina, I have four dances booked with Giovanni 1011 02:30:35,297 --> 02:30:39,300 Princess, I'd be most happy if you would do me the honor... 1012 02:30:40,886 --> 02:30:47,433 Colonel, it's years since I danced... so many lovely ladies are here... 1013 02:31:21,676 --> 02:31:24,678 Nice, Prince, really beautiful 1014 02:31:25,138 --> 02:31:29,350 Places like this aren't made nowadays, with the current price of gold 1015 02:31:31,353 --> 02:31:35,231 Yes, very nice, truly beautiful 1016 02:31:37,025 --> 02:31:40,027 But nothing equals our two young people 1017 02:35:15,910 --> 02:35:19,913 Angelica wanted to greet you. But why are you here alone? 1018 02:35:21,249 --> 02:35:23,917 Are you flirting with death? 1019 02:35:29,591 --> 02:35:31,592 You're really magnificent 1020 02:35:38,266 --> 02:35:42,686 Isn't it odd that Don Diego keeps this morbid picture? 1021 02:35:44,272 --> 02:35:48,275 If Don Diego enters this library once a year, it's a miracle 1022 02:35:48,443 --> 02:35:50,611 Yes, you're right 1023 02:35:52,947 --> 02:35:55,616 I wonder if my death will resemble this 1024 02:35:56,951 --> 02:35:59,286 The linen will not be so spotless 1025 02:35:59,621 --> 02:36:03,373 The sheets of the dying are always so soiled... 1026 02:36:04,209 --> 02:36:09,213 ...and I hope that Concetta and the others will be more decently dressed 1027 02:36:09,964 --> 02:36:14,760 But I think all in all it will be the same 1028 02:36:18,973 --> 02:36:22,643 What are you saying, uncle? What are you thinking of? 1029 02:36:24,979 --> 02:36:29,191 I often think of death. The idea doesn't frighten me 1030 02:36:30,652 --> 02:36:33,445 You young people cannot understand such things 1031 02:36:33,696 --> 02:36:38,992 For you, death does not exist, it's something for other people 1032 02:36:54,676 --> 02:36:57,261 We must have repairs done to our family vault 1033 02:37:10,024 --> 02:37:12,025 Give me your handkerchief, please 1034 02:37:27,166 --> 02:37:30,377 We knew you were here and we came for a rest... 1035 02:37:31,296 --> 02:37:33,714 ...but also to ask you something 1036 02:37:36,050 --> 02:37:38,468 I hope you won't refuse me 1037 02:37:45,727 --> 02:37:49,730 I wanted to ask you to dance the next mazurka with me 1038 02:37:50,064 --> 02:37:53,734 Don't be lazy; everyone knows you're a good dancer 1039 02:37:55,403 --> 02:38:00,073 I've never had such an attractive proposal, but I must refuse 1040 02:38:00,742 --> 02:38:03,201 Please, Prince 1041 02:38:33,107 --> 02:38:37,778 You make me feel young again. I accept, but not the mazurka 1042 02:38:38,780 --> 02:38:42,449 That would make me feel too young. Grant me the next waltz 1043 02:38:50,792 --> 02:38:55,462 See how good your uncle is. He doesn't have tantrums like you 1044 02:38:58,466 --> 02:39:03,011 He didn't want me to ask you. He's jealous 1045 02:39:08,810 --> 02:39:13,146 When one has a handsome uncle like him, it's natural to be jealous 1046 02:39:14,482 --> 02:39:17,484 But this time I'll make an exception 1047 02:39:56,065 --> 02:40:01,820 A waltz, without even having to ask the orchestra. Do you like it? 1048 02:40:03,197 --> 02:40:07,033 It's a waltz. Or perhaps you have already changed your mind 1049 02:40:07,201 --> 02:40:09,870 No, of course not 1050 02:40:42,570 --> 02:40:47,324 They're all so kind and I'm so happy, uncle 1051 02:40:47,575 --> 02:40:50,160 Tancredi is a darling, and so are you 1052 02:40:50,578 --> 02:40:52,579 It's as well Tancredi can't hear you 1053 02:40:52,997 --> 02:40:55,373 I know I owe everything to you 1054 02:40:55,583 --> 02:40:59,544 So does Tancredi. Because if you had not wanted... 1055 02:40:59,712 --> 02:41:02,172 He'd have married you, anyway 1056 02:41:03,257 --> 02:41:05,592 You owe everything to yourself 1057 02:41:05,927 --> 02:41:07,594 No, it's not true 1058 02:41:07,929 --> 02:41:09,596 It is true, Angelica 1059 02:41:13,267 --> 02:41:16,603 No man like Tancredi would ever have resisted your beauty 1060 02:41:43,297 --> 02:41:46,132 I'd heard that you were a good dancer, Prince 1061 02:41:46,300 --> 02:41:48,635 I'm sorry to have disappointed you again 1062 02:41:48,803 --> 02:41:54,391 You're much more than a good dancer, you're a really delightful dancer 1063 02:41:58,771 --> 02:41:59,980 Yes, it's my father 1064 02:42:00,314 --> 02:42:02,732 - The next dance - A mazurka, then 1065 02:42:03,317 --> 02:42:05,986 They're all looking at us, Prince 1066 02:42:10,575 --> 02:42:13,326 What a beautiful girl that is, dancing with your father 1067 02:42:47,153 --> 02:42:51,948 The applause was muted, because a lion commands respect... 1068 02:42:52,116 --> 02:42:54,367 ...but you deserved an ovation 1069 02:42:54,702 --> 02:42:57,454 And now come to our table 1070 02:42:57,830 --> 02:43:02,250 No, my memories of my youth are still vivid and I know very well... 1071 02:43:02,460 --> 02:43:05,378 ...how boring it would be for you to dine with an old uncle 1072 02:43:05,713 --> 02:43:07,005 That's not true 1073 02:43:07,173 --> 02:43:10,717 It is. Lovers wish to be alone. Anyway, I am not very hungry 1074 02:43:11,719 --> 02:43:14,721 Go with Tancredi and don't think of me 1075 02:43:28,402 --> 02:43:31,446 Fabrizio, you're still a good dancer 1076 02:44:16,450 --> 02:44:18,827 Fabrizio, how are you? 1077 02:44:22,790 --> 02:44:27,127 Fabrizio, aren't you eating? You seem a little uncertain 1078 02:44:27,461 --> 02:44:31,381 The choice is too great. Donna Margherita knows how to do things 1079 02:44:32,800 --> 02:44:36,136 All this calls for stomachs other than mine 1080 02:44:39,348 --> 02:44:41,307 How marvelous these candelabra are 1081 02:44:41,475 --> 02:44:47,272 From Madrid. A gift to Don Diego's grandfather when he was ambassador 1082 02:44:48,774 --> 02:44:51,818 How much land would they be worth, eh? 1083 02:45:59,220 --> 02:46:02,222 The utmost emotion of my life 1084 02:46:02,890 --> 02:46:04,891 What a great bore 1085 02:46:08,270 --> 02:46:11,898 Prince Salina. Will you do us the honor of sitting at our table? 1086 02:46:24,245 --> 02:46:27,747 Now the left wants to crucify me, because... 1087 02:46:27,915 --> 02:46:31,584 ...in August I ordered my lads to open fire on Garibaldi 1088 02:46:32,586 --> 02:46:37,966 But, Prince, what else could I do, with the written orders I had? 1089 02:46:38,926 --> 02:46:40,677 I must confess, though... 1090 02:46:40,886 --> 02:46:45,598 ...when at Aspromonte I faced those hundreds of Garibaldi's men... 1091 02:46:46,267 --> 02:46:48,935 ...some hardened veterans... 1092 02:46:49,103 --> 02:46:53,022 ...others who looked like professional rebels... 1093 02:46:56,193 --> 02:47:01,364 I was happy those orders were so close to my own sentiments 1094 02:47:07,746 --> 02:47:09,956 Then, I'll tell you in confidence... 1095 02:47:10,291 --> 02:47:14,711 ...my short burst of shooting helped Garibaldi above all 1096 02:47:15,546 --> 02:47:19,632 I liberated him from the gang that had attached itself to him... 1097 02:47:19,967 --> 02:47:25,346 ...who were using him for ends desired perhaps by Paris or Rome 1098 02:47:26,640 --> 02:47:28,057 Yes, it's true 1099 02:47:28,642 --> 02:47:32,979 Individuals very different from those who landed at Marsala two years ago 1100 02:47:33,314 --> 02:47:38,401 People who thought Italy could be created with revolutions like in 1848 1101 02:47:39,320 --> 02:47:43,406 He... I mean General Garibaldi, as you know... 1102 02:47:43,991 --> 02:47:50,371 ...at the moment of my now famous genuflection, he shook my hand 1103 02:47:51,207 --> 02:47:53,333 Do you know what he said to me quietly? 1104 02:47:54,001 --> 02:47:56,002 "Thank you, Colonel" 1105 02:47:57,671 --> 02:48:01,341 "For what?" I asked. "For laming you for the rest of your life?" 1106 02:48:02,593 --> 02:48:07,597 No, but for making him understand, to see with his own eyes the swaggering... 1107 02:48:07,932 --> 02:48:11,601 ...the vile behavior and perhaps worse of his dubious adherents 1108 02:48:11,769 --> 02:48:13,645 Please excuse me, dear Colonel 1109 02:48:14,104 --> 02:48:19,943 Don't you think your bows and compliments overdid things a bit? 1110 02:48:23,781 --> 02:48:27,116 No. Certainly no 1111 02:48:28,118 --> 02:48:31,788 You should have seen him, that poor, great man... 1112 02:48:32,456 --> 02:48:37,168 ...lying under a chestnut tree, suffering in his body... 1113 02:48:37,795 --> 02:48:42,465 ...but even more in his spirit. Pitiful 1114 02:48:44,176 --> 02:48:47,553 Didn't he say himself, when landing again in Sicily: 1115 02:48:47,846 --> 02:48:50,473 "We are going towards the unknown" 1116 02:48:51,809 --> 02:48:54,143 It was difficult to resist emotion 1117 02:48:55,813 --> 02:48:58,481 Besides, why should I have resisted? 1118 02:48:59,149 --> 02:49:01,818 I kiss the hand of ladies only 1119 02:49:04,488 --> 02:49:08,783 But then, Prince, I also kissed the hand of the salvation of the kingdom... 1120 02:49:09,159 --> 02:49:14,831 ...which is also a lady to whom we military men must pay homage 1121 02:49:19,920 --> 02:49:22,046 I ask your pardon. Diego, excuse me 1122 02:50:06,133 --> 02:50:09,469 Three balls in one week, it's too much 1123 02:50:10,137 --> 02:50:14,682 I can't wait for it to end. I can't think why everybody is so merry 1124 02:50:15,059 --> 02:50:16,476 Give me a hairpin 1125 02:50:18,812 --> 02:50:20,480 How boring 1126 02:50:26,487 --> 02:50:30,490 Until we've finished with all these invitations, we must stay in the city 1127 02:50:31,158 --> 02:50:36,871 I can't wait to return to our villa at San Lorenzo, to our quiet life 1128 02:50:37,498 --> 02:50:42,710 What are you saying? I'd like this ball to go on for ever, it's lovely 1129 02:50:43,504 --> 02:50:45,505 What will the Trabias' ball be like? 1130 02:50:45,839 --> 02:50:49,509 I've ordered a green dress. Bright green 1131 02:50:51,220 --> 02:50:52,845 How about you? 1132 02:50:54,848 --> 02:51:00,978 I'm so happy. Tancredi is so sweet. You are all so sweet to me 1133 02:51:02,189 --> 02:51:04,190 I wish you were happier 1134 02:51:04,525 --> 02:51:08,528 What can I do about it? I've never liked being among people 1135 02:51:09,863 --> 02:51:13,866 I don't even like dancing; I've never been able to dance well 1136 02:51:16,203 --> 02:51:20,289 It depends on your partner; find a partner you like 1137 02:51:20,541 --> 02:51:22,875 No, I'm not interested 1138 02:51:24,211 --> 02:51:28,214 Do you know how many young men would be happy to court you? 1139 02:51:28,882 --> 02:51:30,883 You discourage them all 1140 02:51:33,220 --> 02:51:36,889 Like poor Cavriaghi, remember? 1141 02:51:38,559 --> 02:51:40,393 How you treated him, poor man 1142 02:51:44,481 --> 02:51:47,817 There you are. I couldn't find you anywhere 1143 02:51:47,985 --> 02:51:52,905 We're tidying ourselves. Anyway, I couldn't find you, you had vanished 1144 02:51:53,240 --> 02:51:56,242 I went to hear what the Colonel was saying 1145 02:51:56,577 --> 02:51:59,829 He's no genius, but he says many very sensible things 1146 02:52:00,122 --> 02:52:03,916 It's true, the new kingdom needs order, legality, laws 1147 02:52:04,585 --> 02:52:06,669 It needs to stifle, first of all... 1148 02:52:06,837 --> 02:52:10,256 ...any attempts at anarchy; no more adventures or disorders 1149 02:52:10,924 --> 02:52:14,260 Even if that entails severe or painful methods... 1150 02:52:15,596 --> 02:52:19,265 ...like shooting those hotheads who deserted to go back with Garibaldi 1151 02:52:20,392 --> 02:52:22,602 Do you think they'll shoot them? 1152 02:52:22,853 --> 02:52:28,232 Didn't you know? This morning at dawn. And it's right; they were deserters 1153 02:52:46,293 --> 02:52:48,294 You would not have spoken like that once 1154 02:52:55,636 --> 02:52:57,303 My dear, you are mistaken 1155 02:52:57,888 --> 02:52:59,639 I've always spoken like this 1156 02:53:00,641 --> 02:53:03,643 Therefore, these are things you cannot understand 1157 02:53:08,982 --> 02:53:11,317 Concetta, wait 1158 02:53:12,319 --> 02:53:14,862 Let me go! 1159 02:53:16,323 --> 02:53:18,658 I think I understand very well 1160 02:53:19,326 --> 02:53:23,663 I said you wouldn't have spoken like that once. That's enough for me 1161 02:53:43,350 --> 02:53:47,061 She's so sweet, especially when she becomes angry 1162 02:53:51,358 --> 02:53:55,027 Poor Concetta. The truth is, she's still in love with you 1163 02:53:58,031 --> 02:54:01,701 - And are you still in love with me? - Yes 1164 02:58:04,069 --> 02:58:06,070 Have you seen the Prince of Salina? 1165 02:58:38,645 --> 02:58:44,191 Don Calogero, it's time to go. Pull yourself together 1166 02:58:48,989 --> 02:58:51,365 Coffee, please. Hot coffee 1167 03:00:27,087 --> 03:00:30,089 Thank you for this unforgettable evening 1168 03:00:30,423 --> 03:00:32,383 Must you go already? 1169 03:00:33,385 --> 03:00:37,304 We're going straight to the barracks, as tradition demands of us soldiers 1170 03:00:37,764 --> 03:00:39,765 Our duty obliges us 1171 03:00:40,100 --> 03:00:44,436 Moreover, our tasks for this night are not yet over 1172 03:00:54,447 --> 03:00:57,658 Tidy up a little and extinguish the candles 1173 03:01:06,251 --> 03:01:11,130 Dear Margherita, thank you so much for the wonderful evening. Magnificent 1174 03:01:46,833 --> 03:01:49,877 There you are. Aunt is looking for you everywhere 1175 03:01:50,086 --> 03:01:53,005 Angelica, Concetta and Carolina are ready to leave 1176 03:01:53,715 --> 03:01:57,843 Can you do me a favor, my boy? I've already said my farewells 1177 03:01:58,178 --> 03:02:02,431 Will you call the carriage for your aunt? I'm walking back 1178 03:02:02,724 --> 03:02:06,185 - Walking? At this hour? - I need some air 1179 03:02:10,023 --> 03:02:11,523 Don't you feel well? 1180 03:02:11,775 --> 03:02:13,776 A slight headache; fresh air will help 1181 03:02:14,527 --> 03:02:16,528 Everything went very well, don't you think? 1182 03:02:16,738 --> 03:02:20,657 Marvelously, uncle. You know, I'll soon have some good news for you 1183 03:02:20,950 --> 03:02:23,577 I just spoke to Finzori. It seems that at the next elections... 1184 03:02:23,787 --> 03:02:25,204 You'll be the candidate 1185 03:02:25,538 --> 03:02:27,206 You knew about it? 1186 03:02:28,541 --> 03:02:30,417 Excuse me for a moment 1187 03:03:34,607 --> 03:03:37,609 O star, O faithful star! 1188 03:03:38,611 --> 03:03:42,281 When will you decide to give me a less fleeting appointment... 1189 03:03:42,615 --> 03:03:47,494 ...far from everything, in your realm of perennial certainty? 1190 03:04:04,637 --> 03:04:08,432 An excellent army. They do things properly 1191 03:04:14,230 --> 03:04:16,064 Just what we needed... 1192 03:04:19,652 --> 03:04:21,445 ...for Sicily 1193 03:04:22,322 --> 03:04:23,991 Now... 1194 03:04:24,082 --> 03:04:25,991 ...we can take it easy