00:00:42:THE FILM THAT TRIUMPHED 00:00:45:AT THE 20TH VENICE FILM FESTIVAL 00:00:48:AND WON THE GOLDEN LION 00:00:53:and THE PRIX DE L'OFFICE CATHOLIQUE|INTERNATIONAL DU CINEMATOGRAPHE 00:02:40:Our women love us no more 00:02:43:Because we wear black shirts 00:02:47:DESERTERS AND THOSE EVADING|CONSCRIPTION WILL BE EXECUTED 00:02:51:THERE AREN'T ENOUGH RUINS|TO BURY ALL THE BRAVE 00:02:54:ANYONE CAUGHT CARRYING|UNAUTHORIZED FIREARMS... 00:02:58:WILL BE EXECUTED|ON THE SPOT 00:03:59:- Is the curfew over?|- Yes, it's 6:10. 00:04:04:We're lucky|it's cloudy again today. 00:04:07:They can't bomb us so easily|when it's cloudy. 00:04:12:It's our turn. 00:04:59:WE WILL WIN 00:05:17:Come here!|Didn't you hear us? 00:05:23:There's no point shouting. 00:05:26:If he doesn't speak German,|he can't understand. 00:05:29:Excuse me, sir.|Is there a phone nearby? 00:05:34:All the bars are closed now.|Do you have a flat? 00:05:38:For the fourth time.|We have no more spares. 00:05:42:There's a tire shop|just around the corner. 00:05:46:Really? Thank you. 00:05:48:He says there's a tire shop|just around the corner. 00:05:51:Another nail planted|by the partisans? 00:05:55:Get the spare tire. 00:05:58:Cigarette?|- Thanks. 00:06:02:Thanks. 00:06:03:Turn right 00:06:06:at the first corner. Recht. 00:06:07:Thanks. 00:06:10:Thanks. 00:06:11:- From Genoa?|- Naples. 00:06:14:Ah, Naples. 00:06:15:This time last year I was in Naples,|at the Hotel Vesuvio. 00:06:21:I'd open my windows|and have the sea before me, 00:06:25:with Mergellina and Posillipo on one side,|Capri and Sorrento on the other. 00:06:30:- And Auntie Teresa down below.|- Right. 00:06:33:We were sorry to leave Naples.|We'd come to really love it. 00:06:38:Your fellow townspeople,|on the other hand, 00:06:42:were pleased to see us leave. 00:06:46:They started shooting at us|out of sheer joy. 00:06:50:Actually, I'm from Sora, 00:06:53:between Naples and Rome. 00:06:56:So in actual fact,|I feel more Roman than Neapolitan. 00:07:00:The Romans|don't care for us much either. 00:07:04:- Are you based in Rome?|- Not anymore. I'm in Milan now. 00:07:09:- Do you like it?|- Not at all. 00:07:12:The weather's awful, and the people|are hostile and rebellious. 00:07:17:You Italians|don't like this war much. 00:07:19:We don't like wars in general. 00:07:21:This is a just and therefore|necessary war. Don't you agree? 00:07:26:Yes, but not everyone|shares my view. 00:07:29:Exactly. And that creates|some very awkward situations. 00:07:33:- May I be of help?|- No, thanks. 00:07:37:I should be getting to work now. 00:07:39:Thank you, Mr... 00:07:41:Grimaldi. I'm an engineer. 00:07:42:Colonel M?ller.|I hope we meet again. 00:07:46:I hope so too. 00:09:17:- What time is it?|- It's only 6:00. Go back to sleep. 00:09:21:Were you out gambling again? 00:09:24:Don't worry.|We'll talk later. 00:09:27:Did anyone call? 00:09:29:- Did you lose again?|- I asked you a question. 00:09:32:How would I know?|Ask Maria. 00:09:51:- Maria.|- Who is it? 00:09:53:It's me.|Did anyone call? 00:09:56:Yes. That lawyer, Mr. Borghesio,|called twice. 00:09:59:- No one else?|- No. 00:10:01:- Oh, yes - Mrs. Camelli.|- Cantelli. What did she want? 00:10:05:She said, "Tell the colonel|that my brother's been released." 00:10:07:She sends her regards and thanks.|- Released? Are you sure? 00:10:11:Yes, she said he's back home. 00:10:14:Released!|I don't understand these Germans. 00:10:18:- Shall I make some coffee?|- No, go back to sleep. 00:10:21:Oh, and a package arrived.|I put it in the dining room. 00:10:37:THIS PACKAGE IS FOR MY FATHER.|I HOPE YOU'LL GET IT TO HIM. 00:10:51:Salami again. 00:11:25:They already cut off|the electricity. 00:11:40:Valeria, I'm in trouble.|You have to help me. 00:11:43:What do you want? 00:11:45:Give me something I can pawn.|Just for a few days. 00:11:49:You had a wad of big bills|last night. 00:11:53:I'm an unlucky bastard. 00:11:55:Borghesio gave me|100,000 lira for his son, 00:12:00:and I gambled it all. 00:12:03:I wanted to round up|the 50,000 I was owed, 00:12:06:and it was supposed|to be my night. 00:12:09:I'd lost the night before, 00:12:12:so last night I should've won. 00:12:15:That damn bastard jinxed me|and won the whole thing. 00:12:22:It was an awful night. 00:12:24:Only God knows|what I've been through! 00:12:29:I'm taking these risks|for you too. 00:12:30:You think I don't feel responsible|having a woman like you? 00:12:35:That I don't feel bad|not giving you the life you deserve? 00:12:39:You've said that for three months.|I know it by heart. 00:12:44:You can't charm me anymore. 00:13:00:Hello? 00:13:01:My dear Mr. Borghesio. 00:13:03:No, you're not disturbing me.|I'm an early bird. 00:13:07:News? 00:13:09:Things are looking up. 00:13:13:What was that? 00:13:16:Did the order come through? 00:13:18:No, not yet. 00:13:20:But everything will be|sorted out this morning. 00:13:26:I know. 00:13:28:I understand your concern. 00:13:32:But don't despair.|Go ahead and tell your wife. 00:13:35:Tell the poor woman|everything will be all right. 00:13:39:You have to trust me. 00:13:42:I've taken this matter to heart.|I don't even sleep nights. 00:13:46:I've spoken to him. 00:13:48:It will be resolved today,|come what may. 00:13:52:Don't worry. 00:13:55:Don't worry. 00:14:08:Valeria, this is|a matter of life and death. 00:14:11:I must give that stingy German|the 50,000 I owe him before noon 00:14:16:or he'll send Mr. Borghesio's son|to Germany. 00:14:20:What's that to me? 00:14:23:Give me something I can pawn|just for two days - 00:14:26:You already made off|with my emerald earrings. 00:14:29:I'll get them back, I swear.|Don't you believe me? 00:14:32:- No.|- Don't be so cruel. 00:14:36:I swear I won't gamble anymore.|- Do what you like. 00:14:40:I'm leaving anyway.|- Where are you going? 00:14:42:Turin. I got a job|at a radio station. 00:14:45:- Doing what?|- Singing, you fool! 00:14:48:Dancing and acting.|I'll start living at last! 00:14:52:You don't realize|that these are wretched times, 00:14:57:full of danger. 00:15:00:But I'll do anything.|I've got some irons in the fire. 00:15:05:I'm organizing some shows|for the armed forces. 00:15:09:When the war ends,|I'll put you on stage in revues. 00:15:14:All your friends will envy you. 00:15:16:You've made lots of promises. 00:15:19:Can I help it|if all my assets are down south? 00:15:23:"Down south" again! I'm not sure|the south even exists anymore. 00:15:32:Well? 00:15:35:Well, what? 00:15:37:If you'd just lend me|your necklace and bracelet - 00:15:40:And my ring and brooch too? 00:15:42:I said no!|It's no use insisting. 00:15:48:Why don't you pawn|this ring you gave me? 00:15:52:The one|with the oriental sapphire. 00:15:56:Take it. 00:15:58:Try pawning that. 00:16:02:Think I didn't know it was fake?|Idiot! 00:16:06:The man who can trick Valeria|hasn't been born yet. 00:16:11:I never said a word 00:16:15:because I'm a lady. 00:17:58:Doria? You can go in. 00:18:00:- Is Sergeant Major Hageman in?|- He's busy, but you can go in. 00:18:20:- May I?|- Come in. 00:18:23:But give me just a moment. 00:18:25:He was arrested three weeks ago|outside San Giorgio. 00:18:28:The prison in Marassi|sent me here. 00:18:31:- His name?|- Canevari, Alberto. 00:18:35:- Check on that, please.|- Right away. 00:18:38:Canevari, Alberto. 00:18:41:He's the communist|who was executed last week. 00:18:44:No, he's not a communist.|My husband's not involved in politics. 00:18:49:I swear on my little girl's life. 00:18:52:She said he was arrested|with communists. 00:18:54:But if he's honest and not involved|in politics, he'll be released. 00:18:59:- But when?|- That's not my decision. 00:19:01:May I visit him and take him|some clean clothes? 00:19:05:You'll have to ask the warden. 00:19:11:Thank you. 00:19:16:- Excuse me, please.|- Wait. I'm busy. 00:19:19:- Ladies first.|- Well? 00:19:22:We're looking|for Lieutenant Michele Fassio. 00:19:26:He was arrested in Savona|last Thursday. 00:19:28:- Are you family?|- I'm his wife. 00:19:31:I'm his mother. 00:19:33:My son's never been|involved in politics. 00:19:35:He fought in Africa and Albania|and received a silver medal. 00:19:39:You said Michele Fassio? 00:19:40:Please, Miss Sieglinde. 00:19:49:Lieutenant Michele Fassio,|son of Angelo and Matilde Masuero, 00:19:52:born in Varigotti|on the June 8, 1916? 00:19:56:Yes. 00:19:58:Lieutenant Fassio was arrested 00:20:00:for being a member of the armed|brigades that attack our troops 00:20:05:and oppose the legitimate government|of the Italian Social Republic. 00:20:09:That's not true! 00:20:11:He stayed at his father's villa|after the 8th of September. 00:20:14:When he was supposed|to report for military service. 00:20:18:An Italian officer doesn't need|to be told his duty. 00:20:22:Calm down, Carla. 00:20:24:The gentleman was simply saying|that Michele should have reported. 00:20:28:You must understand:|They're just boys. 00:20:31:So much has happened. 00:20:33:He was upset by it all. 00:20:36:These are difficult times|for everyone. 00:20:40:It calls for understanding|on both sides. 00:20:43:The propaganda of hate|maddens the soul. 00:20:48:But don't lose hope. 00:20:50:Our German friends are nearly|always very understanding. 00:20:57:Let's go, Mother. 00:21:02:I told you we could hope|for nothing from these people. 00:21:11:She's a fiery one! 00:21:13:- Coffee, Colonel?|- Real coffee, yes. 00:21:15:But if it's like last time -|- It is. 00:21:17:All right. Thanks.|You're always very kind, miss. 00:21:29:I saw Mr. Borghesio.|- Well? 00:21:31:He couldn't raise the money, 00:21:34:but he gave me something|much more valuable. 00:21:37:...
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