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JULIET OF THE SPIRITS SCREENPLAY, Part 2 |
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[Giorgio] ... stay at least a week. Have you already met? I told you about Jose, remember? I was his guest in Spain. [Juliet] When? [Giorgio] Last year, in Castilla. A fabulous palace! And his paintings! Were they by Goya or Velazquez? [Mysterious Man] Neither. Rivera. [Giorgio] Beautiful. He wanted to go to a hotel. Where can you find this peace, this quiet? [Mysterious Man] What matters is the fluidity of the movements. The balance. A good toreador must have a pure heart and clear thoughts, like monks or dancers. [Giorgio] Jose owns one of the biggest bull farms. Sometimes, at night, this madman puts on his own bullfight. [Juliet] What courage! Isn't it dangerous? [Mysterious Man] No. It's poetry. Poetry's never dangerous. My best friends are toreadors. They compose music, write verse, and abhor blood. Cordoba's style in the arena is pure harmony. May I? [Juliet] Please, wait. I have something more suitable. How's this for a muleta? [Mysterious Man] Thank you. There's the bull. He dies in his chimera. He is not killed by the sword but by the magic of an elegant illusion. The beast falls into space and I kill it with thrusts of illusion. Miss one step, one measure, like a rhyme in poetry, and you're faced with mortal danger. A calculated spontaneity, a pure sentiment, a clear mind, an exact gesture, and the monster will be defeated. [Giorgio] I want you to see Jose's present. I'll get it. It's magnificent. [Mysterious Man] "No one understood the perfume of the dark magnolia of your womb. No one knew you tormented a hummingbird of love between your teeth." You love Lorca's poetry, right? Destiny plays some strange games. I was in Madrid and I didn't want to leave because of a foreboding. Now I am happy to be here. There's nothing to life if you take away nights like this one. I owe you a happy moment and hope it won't be the last. [Juliet] For so little? [Mysterious Man] It can be everything. Yes, a sudden decision, meeting an old friend by the sea, and feeling a lost sense of peace. Everything becomes clear, plausible. Juliet, what is it? Come here. [Giorgio] Isn't this a great gift? It's a magic telescope. Last year there was a scandal at their villa. She organizes these parties. The police were called in. They wanted to deport her. There are some fascinating stories about them. [Juliet] She's really beautiful. *** [Juliet] Going to bed already? I wanted to chat. [Giorgio] Did you say something? [Juliet] It doesn't matter. [Giorgio] Good night, darling. [Juliet] I'm going to read for a while. *** [Giorgio] I also changed the color of the interior. Now it's red and the seats brown. Do you like it? I told them: "Boys, it's for a goddess." Sure I didn't wake you? What were you doing? About me? And what were you thinking? Good night, little monster. I'll wake you. [Giorgio] I forgot to get my wake-up call. Lucky I remembered. [Juliet] Who were you calling? [Giorgio] I told you. The phone company, to wake me up. Want some? Let's go back to bed. [Juliet] Who were you calling? [Giorgio] What is it? Come on. *** [Adele] What now? [Juliet] Let's come back some other time, Adele. Or you go on your own. [Adele] I am not used to looking ridiculous. [Juliet] To have him followed, like a thief -- [Adele] But he is. He stole your youth, your peace, your trust. He's the worst kind of thief. [Juliet] But someone spying on what's going on feels like a threesome. [Adele] Isn't it a threesome already? You must have faith. Trust them as you would your confessor. They take care of all the rest. [Detective] I apologize for my disguise, one of the transformations vital to the job. I'm here to help my fellow man when he's in need of information, but are you sure you won't regret it? There's still time. Stop and reconsider. I always recommend a little trip with your spouse, a second honeymoon. Think about the tender memories in your old age. Two white heads on the same pillow. Time wears out suspicion and tomorrow you might be laughing at your fears of today. [Adele] At our own sufferings? Impossible. My sister must know the truth. [Detective] You're right. I'm at your service. What does this gentleman do? [Adele] He gets people together, I don't know -- I never understood exactly. [Detective] A public relations man? [Juliet] That's it. He organizes openings for the fashion industry. [Detective] Do you have a photo? For our psychologist. Valli! Sorry. I must ask a delicate question. What is discussed here stays within these walls. So, when you look at him -- Could you take off your glasses? [Juliet] My glasses? [Detective] Yes. Thanks. Does he blush when you look at him? Make up excuses? [Juliet] I don't think so. Well ... [Detective] Does he speak a foreign language on the phone? [Juliet] Sometimes, with his clients. [Detective] Do you use pet names when you're intimate? [Juliet] I don't see -- [Detective] Pardon. Valli, come in here. I want to have a word with you. [Juliet] I don't see the relevance -- [Detective] Every little thing matters, dear lady. Even the smallest of details. You can't ignore anything. Valli. One of my esteemed associates. Could you give him our subject's photo? [Juliet] Do I really have to leave it? [Detective] Imperative. [Adele] See? [Psychologist] Thank you. [Detective] Pardon my deplorable indiscretion, signora, but my questions aren't over yet. What about lipstick on his hanky? Perhaps a suspicious scent of perfume? [Juliet] No. [Detective] A scent of beauty cream, hair on his coat or -- forgive me -- little scratches on his body? [Juliet] No, never! [Detective] Let's hear from our psychologist. Looking at the photograph, I say he's about 40, difficult personality, cold rages, a ladies' man. Be careful, 'cause he's capable of rash gestures. Hidden fear. A great need for his mother. [Detective] And who doesn't need his mother? Very well, dear lady. From now on we will be devoted to your case. Am I right? [Psychologist] Of course. [Detective] In a week, you'll know everything about your husband. Our zoom lens makes ideas like intimacy and secrecy obsolete. We don't know the word "secrecy." We'll show you the husband you've never known. You'll share his most secret hours. You'll penetrate that shadowy zone you were never allowed into. Are you really determined to know? [Headmaster] Woe unto those who shall tolerate sin, for it makes them accomplices. They shall burn with the sinner in eternal fire. Take vengeance in the name of God! I am the Lord of Justice. [Juliet] Yes. I do want to know. I have a full right to know. I no longer know who he is, what is mine, what I am to him. I need to know what he thinks and does. I want to know everything! Everything! *** [Woman] Have I gotten big? [Woman] You'll break the platform soon. Julietta, do you like Nadir? After all that trouble, my archangel was right under my nose! He's the doorman's son. There might be some chocolate in the fridge. Have some. You haven't seen my new works. Looking at my statues isn't enough. You must touch them. Try. If I touch them, I shiver. They feel alive. Michelangelo shouted at his Moses: "Speak!" I'd like to shout at these powerful forms: "Love me!" I really would, you know. My art is deeply spiritual. You say no, eh? Let's give back to God his physicality. I was afraid of God. He crushed me, terrified me. And why? I imagined his abstractly. But no. He's got the most superb body ever. In my statues he's a physical God, a perfectly shaped hero that I can desire and make my lover. [Juliet] When I was a child, I imagined God was hiding behind a big door, always closed, very dusty, in the nuns' little theater. That year they were putting on the life of a martyr and they picked me. [Nun] Juliet, you have such innocent eyes! You look like the saint herself. [Little Juliet] Did the saint see God? [Nun] Yes. When she flew up to heaven, consumed by the flames of martyrdom. [Girl] Juliet, swear you’ll tell me? [Little Juliet] Yes. [Girl] Ask Him if he loves me. [Little Juliet] Yes. [Girl] Really? [Little Juliet] Yes, Laura, I’ll ask Him. [Nun] Juliet, come. You’re on. [Boy] Arrest her! Bring her before me! You faith is against the empire, but we are merciful and forgiving. Do you renounce your faith? Will you sacrifice to the emperor? [Little Juliet] No, never! [Boy] So you prefer death. Do you accept martyrdom? [Little Juliet] Yes, I do. [Boy] You’ve still go time, if you hold your life dear. [Little Juliet] I don’t care about the clemency you offer me, but about the salvation of my soul. [Boy] It’s the emperor’s orders. Burn this Christian at the stake! [Grandpa] Stop! Shame on you! This is indecent! I want my granddaughter now! Do as Granddad tells you. Get down now! [Headmaster] Enough, in the name of the Lord! Snap out of it! Enough! [Grandpa] You snap out of it! I’m perfectly sane! Putting a child on the stake! What are we? Cannibals? Bring that thing down here right now! You wretches! Kids, go home. And you get out of my way! This is crazy! You go up and get roasted, if you dare show your legs! What do you teach these creatures? You’ll make madwomen out of these innocents! Go grill each other! [Headmaster] Come down from there right now! That’s an order! I’m your headmaster! You must obey me! Your behavior is unacceptable! [Grandpa] Shut up! “Unacceptable …” And you? You’re so quiet. You let them do anything. You enjoy getting fried, silly? [Girl] Did you see God? Answer me. Did you? Answer! [Headmaster] Forget this shameful situation that dishonors our school. Please, accept our heartfelt apologies. *** [Juliet] Teresina! Where did this cat come from? [Teresina] It isn't ours. I don't know. And such evil yellow eyes. [Gasperino] It's from the old villa. [Juliet] Don't move. I'll catch it. [Teresina] Oh, it went inside! [Juliet] Gasperino, lend us a hand. [Gasperino] Cats and I, we don't get along. [Teresina] Careful, it might scratch you. Can we keep it? [Gasperino] Cats are terrible. They scratch and bite. [Juliet] They aren't dangerous! [Gasperino] Well, let's hope for the best. I got it! [Juliet] Chubby! Cutie! "Suzy." Your name is Suzy. [Suzy] The gate's open! [Juliet] Some place you have here! Excuse me, signora. [Man] Health and prosperity. And may God make you each day more beautiful for His glory! [Suzy] Tell us the convent story again. [Man] No. [Suzy] Come here a moment. Am I good? [Man] Good? You're an angel. See you tomorrow. [Suzy] Mother, can you take Alyosha? I need to talk. [Mother] Yes, you're naughty. No, professor! You see? He comes here three or four times a day! A very nice boy, but what a mistake falling for my daughter! And my daughter, well, she's -- Alyosha, go look at yourself in the mirror. This young man's beauty is inside. You can't see it. But women are seduced by outer splendor. And you, you don't have any visible charm! Nice cat! [Suzy] Just a second! You vagrant! [Juliet] He was in my garden. But now he's back. [Suzy] How kind of you! [Juliet] He's so beautiful he might get stolen. [Suzy] Hear that, silly? You shut up! Ildegarda! Take him! Where were you? Did you thank Signora -- [Juliet] Juliet. [Suzy] A beautiful name! I'm Suzy. Was he bad? [Juliet] No, he was very good. [Suzy] Good? He's a drunkard. He loves champagne. Oh, the guy on the phone! Are you there? A lady from next door brought the cat back. Sure, all my friends are beautiful. Perhaps ... He's so overbearing! Sorry. [Juliet] Don't mind me. [Suzy] Stay. It was time we met. [Juliet] I don't want to be in your way. [Suzy] A little champagne? [Juliet] Thank you. [Suzy] Nothing for you. Stay for lunch! [Juliet] I really can't. [Suzy] We'll get rid of everybody and I'll cook. I can't open this. Alberto. I like you all sweaty like that. Don't worry. I don't want a thing from you. Tomorrow you must -- [Woman] I'll tell Suzy what you've done. [Suzy] It's a tribal secret. [Alberto] Signora, your glasses. [Suzy] Here's the champagne! Great! Paolo, come here. Just a little for you, right? You get really crazy when you drink. [Viva all around] [Suzy] Forgive this mess. I'm remodeling because I'd like more color. Would you like a tour? [Juliet] Sure. [Suzy] Come on. How lucky! You can give me a few good tips. Welcome, Juliet! I had a dream about you. In a church. You sat at the professor's desk. I sat in the last row, dressed like a nun. You said, "Let me see how you walk." I walked like this and you flunked me. I woke up crying. Join us at my party this Saturday. Bring your husband, of course. I see you from my window. You two must be truly in love. I'd love to love one man that way. But how? My granny. She hasn't slept in five years. She sits here and sees all, knows all. Granny, this is Juliet. Do you like her? [Granny] What's wrong, my dear? [Suzy] I get spooked. She's a bit of a witch, too. She sees people and knows their secrets. [Granny] Everything passes. [Man] Hello, beautiful. [Suzy] How is she? [Man] Better, but I heard wailing all night long. [Suzy] Excuse me a moment. Arlette? It's me. Arlette, please. [Man] Welcome. [Suzy] Juliet, come here! [Man] My lady has a very big heart. [Suzy] You haven't touched your food again. Know what I'll do? I'll call Mrs. Artemia now. She'll set you right. Come on. Up you go. Or I'll tell Roby to leave now! Don't worry, Arlette. She's a friend. She loves you. Right? [Juliet] Of course. [Suzy] Here, have some. Why don't you believe we all love you? I'll come back to see you later. [Juliet] What did she do? [Suzy] Tried to take her life three times. The last time I almost lost her. I called and called. No answer. We had to break down the door. What a sight! Unlucky in love. Here I can keep an eye on her. [Juliet] Like Laura, my schoolmate. She drowned herself at 15. They called it an accident. But she killed herself for love. [Suzy] Quiet! [Woman] Take this one with the feathers. [Suzy] Why are you here? I'm really annoyed now! [Woman] I told him, "She's going to get angry." Didn't I tell you? [Suzy] You mustn't come here. Got it? You mustn't! Hands off my stuff! [Woman] He only took a slipper! [Suzy] This is my home! You obey me or go back to the streets. You hear me? She was a whore. [Woman] You'd like to be a whore, too! [Suzy] Yes, why not? This trollop has some stories! None of it true, of course. We were just joking around. What else can we do? [Spirit] Juliet, how are you? Iris keeps her word. Suzy is your teacher. Listen to her, follow her. [Suzy] I shouldn't encourage your fetishism. 'Cause you are a fetishist! Yes, Momy told me. Keep it. It's a gift. [Suzy] I don't believe fetishism's a good trait. And for a Russian, an appalling one! Ah, come see. I watched you so many times in your garden. Come, Juliet! Look! You have mirrors up there, too? Do you like them? [Juliet] Yes. [Suzy] It was my idea. Momy loves them. Sometimes it seems there are four of us. God, I hope you won't think badly of me. Men have such funny fantasies, you know! Julietta. Come on in! The water's warm! Another one of my ideas. After we make love, we slide down. It's great! Take off your clothes and come on in! [Juliet] No, thank you. [Suzy] Once Momy dove down headfirst. He nearly kicked the bucket. Come on, Juliet. Dive in! [Suzy] I fulfill my desires. I don't deny myself a thing. [Juliet] Look. What's up there? [Suzy] I eat, dance, play, fight! I love fighting! Let's sunbathe. Up there! Much better than the beach. It's my very own sun. Look. There's the switch. [Juliet] Are we going up there? [Suzy] Sure! Pull the lever down. There's a convent in Greece on a mountain where the monks get up this way. Send it down again. [Juliet] Do I lift the lever? [Suzy] Good! Your turn now! Ready? [Juliet] Yes! [Suzy] Don't be afraid! If your head starts spinning, close your eyes! Give me your hand. [Juliet] I can manage. [Suzy] They can look all they want. They'll never find us. [Juliet] Sure. [Suzy] We've lost them. [Juliet] Who? [Suzy] Those two guys in the car. Didn't you notice? I saw two lovers in those bushes the other day. How they made love! I felt like applauding, they were so good. It looked so delicate, so festive from up here. Is your head still spinning? Let's have a drink. The sun has reached its zenith. The most beautiful hour of the day. No shadows now. Oh, it's full of rain. There are two fish inside. Sit down. Let's undress and sunbathe naked. [Juliet] I'm just fine. [Suzy] Granny mixes up perfumes with wild flowers. Try some. Men get so drunk on it. Once the engineer -- What d'you say about your marriage? [Juliet] Nothing. [Suzy] Don't you trust me? [Juliet] Yes, but -- [Suzy] So? Tell me. [Juliet] Haven't you ever thought about getting married? [Suzy] No, never. [Juliet] See, I always thought marriage worked this way: I was all his and he was all mine. I'm ashamed to say it, but Giorgio was my first love. I saw him and fell in love. All I wanted was to be with him. He asked me to marry him. I couldn't believe it. He became my whole world: husband, lover, father, friend, my home. I didn't need anything else. I thought it was the way it was meant to be. I was happy. [Man] They may be at the beach. [Man] Maybe they're gone. [Man] No, there they are! [Man] What are you doing? [Suzy] See? They found us. Naughty boys! [Man] We've got something to give you! [Juliet] Do you know them? [Suzy] Never saw them before. Tell me about your lovely wedding. Did you know I was to marry at 13? Oh, I dropped my shoe! [Juliet] I'm sorry, it's late. I have to get back home. [Suzy] Are you leaving? [Juliet] Yes. Could you let me down? [Suzy] You can come up here whenever you'd like. [Man] Hello. How are you? [Man] Please. [Man] There. Won't you stay with us? [Juliet] No, thank you. [Man] I get off at the first floor. You stay on. *** [Juliet] "And among all of these trials was the most terrifying: the labyrinth. The labyrinth is a great palace. Once you've stepped in, you can't leave. The more you wander, the more you lose your way." Here. Teresina. What's with you today? [Teresina] A little blue, signora. [Girls] So what did the ogre do? [Teresina] Could I leave early today? [Girls] Aunty! [Juliet] "But the ogre, who was a true daredevil, said, 'I'll get in the labyrinth.'" You may leave, Teresina. "What will you give me if I escape?" But I don't like you leaving every day between 3:00 and 8:00. "They walked through a wood of golden apple trees, so plentiful and so resplendent that even at night it was as bright as day." [Detective] Is the lady at home? [Juliet] Yes. Who's speaking? [Detective] A friend. [Juliet] Just a second. Go play outside. Go ahead. [Detective] We'd like to see you. Could you come this afternoon? [Juliet] Today? I don't know if today -- Have you found something already? [Detective] We spent seven rather busy days, but I think you'll appreciate our work. [Juliet] Can't you tell me over the phone? [Detective] Honestly, it's not our policy, you do realize -- [Juliet] Of course. [Detective] We'll we waiting then. [Juliet] I'll do my best. [Detective] My respects, signora. [Detective] Bonjourno, signora. I honestly think we have some outstanding results. Maybe we can show you what you wanted to know. I can see your worries, but do believe me, nothing is irreparable. Please, sit down. If you only knew how many couples reconciled here. [Psychologist] A little drink? [Detective] The only way to truly love is to really know each other. St. Augustine's words. [Psychologist] Today isn't a defeat. [Juliet] No, thank you. [Detective] The shots aren't always in focus, but consider the conditions my men had to work in. [Psychologist] Here are the first three days. From the 23rd to the 25th. [Detective] I'll read the enclosed report. "On the 23rd, subject left at 7:30, wearing white suit. A car follows him from home to a florist's." Needless to say, we have all the data on the recipient of this floral homage. [Psychologist] Here she is going into a restaurant. The hat makes positive identification impossible. [Detective] See, signora. I suggest our clients consider all they see with a little detachment. See, our objective point of view is limited. Perception and reality are two different things. This could be innocent. Is that Lake Bracciano? [Psychologist] No, a field below the castles. [Detective] "On the 24th, an afternoon trip to the Appian Way. Stopped in the fields, from 4:20 to about 6:00." The girl's name is Gabriella Olsi. 24 years old, a professional model. [Photographer] Let's look at the slides while I change reels. I shot these personally. The tape recorder. We also taped a conversation between them in a park. [Gabriella] My God. that wasn't me. When we met you had another -- [Giorgio] When I met you; When I met you; There was the moon. You should be flattered I'm showing my jealousy. It bothers me. [Gabriella] Should I change? [Giorgio] You're perfect. [Psychologist] The interpretation is up to you. What can we say? [Detective] We're the exclusive holders of this material, to be exhibited only in court. and only if subpoenaed. 100,000 lira for our expenses, equipment, per diems, overtime, etc. Your invoice, signora. And believe me, we've treated you fairly. [Juliet] Thank you. Bonjourno. [Detective] Our respects, dear lady, and allow us to express our wish that it all turn out for the best. *** [Man] Have a good time, signora. [Suzy] Julietta. Here's our charming neighbor. I knew you'd come. How are you? Your husband's been punished? [Woman] Hello, where's your husband? [Juliet] He's not back yet. My husband is always late. He works. He works a lot. So I came by myself. He's got complete trust in me. [Suzy] And he's completely wrong. You've met my mother. Best not to wake her or she'll start singing. [Man] Masku has Maometto guiding his hand. [Suzy] Momy, this is Juliet. [Momy] Thank you for honoring my house. Know who that is? That's Momy, my fiance. He's 65 years old. And he wants to make love every day. And he does! What's up? You look so sad. [Juliet] Sad? Me? Not at all. I'm fine. Actually, I feel like having fun. [Suzy] Good! And I feel like hugging everybody. Here. I want you to be happy. [Woman] Ah, I am the East wind that opens the gates of the heavens, that frees the winds of the west, that helps the sun on its way. This is the wind of life. This is the wind of the Orient. [Man] Your attention please! This is the most intimate and secret moment. Now Tudefonde has captured the winds, and each girl is the maid servant of purification. An ancient Egyptian rite of passage between life and death. [Woman] I am the goddess of vice. An hour with me might kill you, but you'll reach the heights and depths of pleasure. This is my hour. At 11:00 I reach the peak of my desire. [Suzy] This is a game in Lola's honor. We simulate the atmosphere of a brothel. [Juliet] How amusing. [Suzy] Then you stare into a man's eyes. [Woman] There, this one, with the big nose. Can't such a gentleman decide? [Woman] Is this fine? [Woman] Great, perfect! [Man] I offer a week in Japan. [Woman] Shame on you. [Man] Fine, two weeks. [Woman] Tightwad! [Man] It's Japan! [Suzy] Don't listen. [Man] On your knees. What's your name? [Woman] Ildegarda. [Man] No, your name is Sex. [Woman] Sex. [Man] No, your name's Womb. [Woman] Womb. [Man] No, your name is now the name of the goddess. You're not yourself anymore. You're the door, the soil, the bed of divinity. [Juliet] You're very pretty. Are you a model? [Woman] Yes. [Juliet] Would you know a Gabriella? [Woman] Who? [Juliet] Gabriella Olsi. [Woman] Sure, I know her. [Juliet] I hear she's a beauty. [Woman] Yes. [Juliet] More than me? [Woman] She's very beautiful. [Juliet] Also a slut, right? [Woman] [Laughs] [Juliet] You can tell me, you know. It's becoming sort of a compliment. [Juliet] Do I play my part well? [Suzy] Lola, don't you think she's perfect? [Suzy] He's my godchild. Nice, huh? [Suzy] I'm up here. Juliet, come up. [Woman] Go away! [Woman] What is it? [Suzy] He's waiting. He wants you. Ciao. [Woman] The champagne. [Iris] Suzy is your teacher. Listen to her, follow her. [Juliet] I must have drunk too much. [Little Juliet] Juliet, what are you doing? [Woman] Juliet, signora! *** [Val] I'm late, right? [Elena] How are you? [Val] Have you seen Juliet? [Elena] No, I haven't. Where are you going? To your confirmation? [Val] What are you doing? [Raffaello] They're analyzing my wife. [Val] Oh, is the American doctor here? [Dr. Miller] Try to stay focused and remember everything. [Giorgio] I want to see what happens when your turn comes. [Mother] [Laughter] This is very dangerous! [Adele] I know you're afraid. [Mother] No, Giorgio, please. [Dr. Miller] In every psychodrama, each one of us must contribute to the truth. We must create an atmosphere of total, absolute truth. [Woman] Look, I don't think I'm the right person! [Dr. Miller] Try to re-enact that scene. You're reproaching your brother-in-law. Would you like to play this lady's brother-in-law? [Woman] The counselor is a little too old. [Man] I'm flattered. [Dr. Miller] Fine, let's have this young good-looking man. It'll certainly work out better. I'm sorry. [Genius] I was reading his palm. I don't understand! I want to tell you something. Come here. [Dolores] Don't tell me about the future, but about today. [Juliet] Forgive me. I won't do it again. [Elisabetta] Signora, they're waiting for you. [Juliet] Yes, I'm coming. Enough! Leave me alone! Barefaced liar! I'll never again believe a word you say. Leave! [Teresina] Out! [Juliet] Teresina, who are you talking to? [Teresina] Nobody, ma'am. [Juliet] Who were you talking to? [Teresina] Nobody. [Juliet] Who's there? [Giorgio] Come on. Everybody's waiting. [Sylva] Let me play this psychodrama. There's a dark spot in my life that has left me -- [Juliet] Good morning, everyone. [Giorgio] Sit down. [Juliet] Hello, Mother. [Mother] Finally. [Juliet] Hello, Adele. [Giorgio] Care for a drink? [Juliet] No, thanks. Not now. [Giorgio] Dr. Miller has proposed a new game: the psychodrama. We reenact our anguishes, projecting them onto somebody else. Interesting. Right? [Juliet] Yes. [Adele] I've seen certain people among your guests. [Juliet] Ciao, Adele. Ciao, Mama. [Mother] Love the kimono. Your eyes are bloodshot. Have you been crying? I find these games utterly boring. [Genius] Remember not to fly on the 27th. May we pay homage to the lady of the house? So pretty! Of course, with such a beautiful mother ... I'll bet you it's a boy. Don't forget I told you. [Val] Juliet, listen. This isn't a game. You with that sad face, why not try? Yes? Quiet! It's Juliet's turn! [Giorgio] Perhaps she doesn't feel like it. [Juliet] Yes, I do. I'm absolutely fine. [Val] She does, she does. It's an amazing psychological experience. You'll feel set free. It's like seeing oneself in a mirror. [Sylva] You get straight to your sore spot. [Val] Don't be afraid. [Dr. Miller] Tell us about a painful event in your life. Try to recall here, with us, the place, the people, the circumstances. Can you evoke the atmosphere that characterized that event? [Juliet] Can you really help me? Here they come again. Go away! [Raffaello] What are you saying? [Juliet] Nothing. It's just a game. [Raffaello] Let me have this. [Juliet] Okay. [Raffaello] Cut down on cigarettes. Follow your doctor's advice. [Juliet] Can't you see them? Hear them? "Get revenge." "Forgive." Who should I believe? "Make yourself beautiful." "Life is a sacrifice." "Be more feminine. We'll teach you." My life is full of people talking, talking! Go away! Get out, all of you! [Mysterious Gentleman] Water. When I need something absolutely pure, something sincere, I always ask for water. Simple things are so important in life. Things that don't conceal something else. Water is like a sincere glance that conceals nothing. Don't be afraid of the truth. The truth sets us free. After all, who cares about other people's opinions? In my country there's a saying: "I am my own roof, window and hearth. I feed upon my words and drink from my thoughts. Therefore I am happy." [Juliet] Are you real, yes or no? And what advice can you give me? Tell me, what should I do? [Mysterious Gentleman] I wouldn't know. I just want you to live happily. [Juliet] And Giorgio? Where is he? [Woman] Do you know what he said? [Man] Quiet! [Juliet] Ciao! [Elisabetta] I'm sorry I forgot, signora. Your husband left early. He didn't want to bother you while you were dancing. He asked to be excused. Somebody was coming in from Brazil. He said he might not be in for dinner. He said he'd call you, though. [Man] Juliet, listen to me. In an adultery suit it's now enough to bring circumstantial proof and he's done for. I'm not speaking as your lawyer now, but as a friend who cherishes and loves you. Is there hope for me, Juliet? Think about it. It's in your best interest. Ciao. [Dr. Miller] I'm presuming to understand the source of your inner conflict and think that I might help you. You're too involved with your problems. This is your mistake. Tall old trees are the most impressive symbol of this way of life, deeply rooted in the earth, branches stretched out into the sky, opening in all directions. Theirs is a spontaneous growth. This is the great yet simple mystery we must learn: to fulfill ourselves spontaneously, avoiding passions and desires. Feel how calm it is here? Sometimes we must speak up. Even if it's a stranger listening. Lie down in the grass. Relax. Don't be afraid. Look at the sun between the branches. All is peaceful and quiet. But you're not. Why? [Juliet] I don't know. [Dr. Miller] What are you afraid of? May I answer for you? You're afraid of ending up alone, of being abandoned, of your husband leaving you. But what you really want with all your heart is to be left alone and for your husband to leave. [Juliet] I want Giorgio to leave me? [Dr. Miller] It's the truth. Without Giorgio, you'd start to breathe, become yourself again. You think you're afraid. In truth, your only fear is to be happy again. *** [Juliet] Signorina Gabriella Olsi. [Maid] She's not in, but she should be back soon. Do come in. I'm sorry, I was tidying up. She called me around noon saying she wouldn't be back for lunch. These days she's almost always out. Make yourself at home. May I offer you something? [Juliet] No, thank you. [Maid] Sorry, ma'am, but I must finish packing. The poor thing has been waiting so long for this trip with her boyfriend. It was all set, but he canceled at the last minute. I don't mean to be critical. He's a good man. I've never seen anybody so in love with Miss Gabriella. She deserves it, too. I shouldn't be saying this, 'cause we're relatives, but they make sure a pretty pair. He says he really feels at home here. He handpicked the furniture. All very tasteful. [Maid] [Phone rings] Yes, I'm packing. There's a lady here, waiting. I don't know her. Shall I put her on? Would you like to talk to her? It's Miss Gabriella. [Juliet] Yes, I'd love to. [Maid] Just a second. There's a phone right behind you. [Gabriella] Hello? Who's speaking? [Juliet] This is Giorgio's wife. [Gabriella] Nice to meet you, signora. Did we have an appointment? [Juliet] No, I'd like to talk to you. [Gabriella] What can I do for you? Can't you tell me over the phone? [Juliet] I can wait. I'm not in a hurry. [Gabriella] I don't think it would be good for you. My afternoon is full and I'll be back late. [Juliet] Are you afraid? [Gabriella] Afraid? No. Still, I don't enjoy other people's defeat, and we don't have anything to say to each other. Good night, signora. Good luck. [Juliet] I'm not leaving. [Maid] Signora, I have to leave. And Miss Gabriella won't be in till late. I'm sorry, but -- *** [Teresina] Hello, signora. I'm cooking for your husband. He's leaving. [TV couple] Our happiness ... [Giorgio] Teresina, the bags go in the car. [TV couple] ... has only one name. [Giorgio] I'm off to Milan. I'm just having a snack. [Juliet] I'll make it. [Giorgio] Teresina's already taking care of it. [Juliet] Did you salt it? [Teresina] No, signora. [Juliet] And what's the side dish? [Teresina] A little salad. It's ready, sir. Is the trunk open? [Giorgio] Yes. [Teresina] I'll load it, then. [Juliet] First time you packed yourself. [Giorgio] Yes. [Juliet] Sure you didn't forget anything? [Giorgio] I don't think so. [Juliet] Will you be away long? [Giorgio] A couple of days, maybe. I'll call you. [Teresina] Should I shut the windows? [Yes] [Teresina] May I go out for a while, signora? [Juliet] Yes, yes. [Giorgio] Listen, I may stay a bit longer. I haven't been feeling well. I saw a doctor. I didn't tell you, but -- [Juliet] Would you like some fruit? [Giorgio] Thank you, yes. Perhaps the job has been wearing me out lately. The doctor says I'm fine but that I should rest, and, frankly, I need a little time by myself. [Sylva] Finally! Nice meeting you. We heard a lot about you, but you're better than I imagined. Mother, Juliet's fiance is here. [Mother] How are you? [Giorgio] Juliet, I think someone's been spreading some malicious gossip. It's true, there's been a friendship, a profound friendship, if you will, but nothing more. I assure you, nothing's happened that's final or irreparable. Truth be told -- I don't know. Right now I feel uncertain and confused. I need some time alone. Good-bye, then. I'll call you. [Juliet] Fine, sure. [Giorgio] I'll call you from there. [Juliet] Fine. [Giorgio] I don't know when. Maybe tomorrow. [Juliet] Yes, yes. [Giorgio] Remember to set my mail aside. [Juliet] Sure. Your mail. [Giorgio] Ciao, Julietta. [Juliet] Yes, ciao. [Crying] [Lauara] Juliet, do you remember me? [Juliet] Laura! [Laura] Do as I did. Here everything is gray, still, silent. Come with me, Juliet. Just a long sleep. No more suffering. [Juliet] This isn't true. You don't exist. Go away! [Detective] Great! [Juliet] You're not real. Go away! Go away! [Laura] It's Laura, your friend who died for love. [Raffaello] Buy a horse and go jumping. Go for a nice swim. [Lawyer] Is there hope for me, Juliet? [Dr. Miller] Without him, you'll live and breathe, become yourself again. [Man] She stayed with me all night but no way -- [Spirit] I can't come down. I can't land. It's your fault. It's up to you. A long sleep. [Juliet] Mother, help me. Help me, Mother. Someone's crying. [Mother] It's the wind. [Juliet] No. They're calling me! [Mother] Don't move! Obey your mother! [Juliet] I must go! [Mother] Don't move! [Juliet] Who are you? Open up! [Mother] You mustn't. Obey! [Juliet] You don't scare me anymore! [Grandpa] How's my little cutlet? Where did you leave your grill? Let's wave to those stiffs. See 'em? Here's my cutie. Now we must leave, too. [Spirit] Take me along. [Grandpa] Where? It's an old plane. It doesn't go anywhere. It only needed to get here. Don't hold me back. You don't need me anymore. I'm another of your inventions. But you are alive. Ciao, little cutlet. [Spirit] Julietta. Julietta. [Juliet] Who are you? [Spirit] Friends. [Juliet] Who are you? [Spirit] Friends. Real friends. If you want us to, we can stay now. Do you want us to? Do you? Listen carefully ... THE END |
