Baba Yaga

I think the Indian minority problem

is the closest we get to Vietnam.

What do you mean? It's

happening here. It's not over there.

No, no, but

look. The boys coming back-

Well, Guido,

you've proven something.

You really have demonstrated in your strip

that even funnies can be revolutionary.

Of course. Even Snoopy

in his own way is antiestablishment.

They reach very few people,

and those people already know

everything and they're in agreement.

Ah, what race is that, darling?

Oh, God, what a race.

Sandro let me try out the Suzuki.

Yeah, I admit it.

We had one hell of a ride.

You're a dear.

I want to photograph you

nude in a field ofwheat.

Okay. We'll talk about it.

Thanks for the chicken.

Oh, are you drunk?

Oh, brother.

Valentina Rosselli-

she is a photographer.

Ciao, Arno.

Ciao.

A photographer?

Only publicity,

fashion, art, politics and news.

Haven't you ever heard

of Cartier-Bresson?

Sure. Cartier-Bresson.

It's a pseudonym.

Her real name is Valentina.

Well, look. Your only costs are your india

ink, and you can get that cheap enough.

But try filming a motion picture, and then

you'll really see what heavy costs are.

Look at Godard.

That guy makes a good example.

He proved that it isn't necessary-

Ah, Godard is Godard. What do

you think about it, Valentina?

Your guru hasn't done anything

of merit since Pierrot le Fou.

I'd much rather see Laurel and Hardy.

You can expect a laugh.

Is that all you like do

is laugh?

Are you going back to Milan tonight?

Yes, with Guido, if I can tear

him away from his comic books.

Would you give me a ride downtown?

Yes. But it's a sports car.

Ifyou don't mind sitting on Arno's knees.

No, I want to walk.

But why? I haven't

done anything, have I?

Because I feel like walking.

Thanks for the offer.

Thanks for the ride, Guido.

Ciao. Ciao, Valentina.

Ciao, Arno.

Wait for me.

I'll be right back.

Look, be reasonable, will you? It'll

take you a half hour to get home on foot,

and it's already 3:00.

That's the nicest time of the day.

Foggiest time of the night.

I know, but fog turns me on, okay?

Is that the only thing

that turns you on?

I better go with you.

You shouldn't be alone at night.

Listen, Arno.

I don't feel like making love

with you... tonight.

Good night, Arno.

And go straight home!

A growing boy like you

needs his sleep.

Ciao!

Hey, Arno!

Your taxi's waiting.

Well, are you sure

you're ready?

I don't know if I'll

ever be ready for that chick.

Well, hello there, doggy.

And what are you doing out so late?

You should be home in bed.

What a strange mark.

Funny little thing.

What a funny ragamuffin

you are.

Good night, little dog.

Look out!

Oh!

I'm very distressed.

It's all right.

I don't understand

what happened.

It's nothing. It's my fault really.

I saw this little dog

in the middle of the st-

Come. Get in the car.

I'll drive you home.

Really, it isn't necessary. I live nearby.

Please.

Why, it's the least I can do

after the shock I've given you.

I won't take no for an answer.

All right.

It wasn't the dog.

What did you say?

I was driving too fast.

I had to. I knew that something

was about to happen.

Our meeting was preordained.

How did you know

this is where I live?

There are many things

that you'll want to know, my dear.

But not now.

Perhaps I'll be able to...

explain them to you... later.

But first- first I must be sure.

- Allow me.

- What-

Ooh. I apologize.

But I need a personal object ofyours.

Be assured that I'll return it

to you tomorrow.

Good night, my dear.

And don't forget my name.

My name is Baba Yaga.

Ein!

Ein, zwei! Ein, zwei! Ein, zwei!

Ein, zwei! Ein, zwei!

Okay, I'm coming!

All right, I'm coming!

Morning, all. This is

your local sheriff speaking.

Very funny.

What time is it anyway?

Mm.

This may come as a bit of a surprise

to you, but it's almost noon.

Here, I'll make you some coffee.

Thank you.

God, am I sleepy.

Come in late last night?

Yes, but that's not it.

What is it then?

I had this nightmare last night.

What about last night?

It's nothing.

Did you get the paper?

Mm.

So what's new?

Mm, not a lot.

Your left-wingers are continuing

to blockade the schools in Milano.

You're a fascist.

And you're an idealist.

Let's go.

Hey, are you still there?

I can't hold this pose for too much longer.

Hmm? What?

Oh, I'm sorry. Well, what are

you waiting for? We're finished.

Good morning, my dear.

Am I disturbing you?

Uh, no.

We've just finished. Come in.

Bye-bye, Valentina. See you.

Bye. I'll see you tomorrow.

Well, now, my dear.

I've come to return this delightful

little object which I took from you.

May I put it back?

Stop it!

You can't do it.

I'm not wearing the belt now.

Oh. That is a pity.

Last night, you said

our meeting was preordained.

Preordained by whom?

There are forces which control

our actions and our feelings.

What forces?

It is too soon, Valentina.

It is too soon.

Ah.

Do you always work with this?

Yes. Well, it-it just

depends on the-

the kind of shot I'm after.

That's the eye.

The eye that freezes reality.

Well, I shall have to go now.

You must come... to my house.

Well, I don't

know. I'm really very busy these days.

Nonsense.

You must come to visit me.

I have a very old house.

You might find it interesting,

Valentina.

Here. I'll leave you my address.

Then may I count on it?

I'll come. Definitely.

Splendid.

Yes?

Valentina, this is A rno.

Ho w was your walk last night?

It was fine.

A nything interesting happen?

Well, honey, I got 100,000

from an old man,

and then a pimp slapped me around

and took it away.

And while I was in jail, I was

raped by a dwarf. Is that enough?

Yeah, well, I'm

glad you had some fun, you know.

Hey, listen. I'm shooting

a TV show not far from your place,

and I was wondering - What were

we talkin' about before I got up?

Bring your camera over. Take

some shots. Oh, yeah. I remember.

We'll have some fun. You

remember that guyJule-

Where are you?

Wait a second. I 'Il ask.

Excuse me, ma'am.

Can you tell me where we are?

Where do you think we are?

We're in Milan.

Everybody's a comedian.

Of course it's Milano, but what the

hell's the name of the street, huh?

It's on via Moncucco, number 2.

Stay right on the Na viglio

and look for Alfredo's.

Via Moncucco, number 2. Take Porta

Ticinese and follo w the Naviglio.

Okay, I ought to be there

in half an hour.

What is he doing?

Shh!

Hey, I got him!

Hey, he's a beauty, huh?

Mm.

Tell me, what on earth

are you going to do with it?

You'll see.

All right, my little friend.

Now we go to work.

There.

Okay?

A little more to the right.

There.

Good.

Now let me get my fingers back.

How's that?

Great. Can I shoot it?

Yeah. Go ahead.

Sh*t!

What's going on?

I don't know. It's jammed.

Did you get the shot?

I got a little bit.

Okay.

Tomorrow you come back, shoot

up some more footage on it, huh?

Right.

Are you going? You know, I only

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