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at seeming ridiculous.

Not seeming, but being.

I have always been ridiculous,

from the hour I was born,

I know that. Perhaps I knew from the time I

was seven years old that I was ridiculous.

went to school, I studied at university,

and the more I learned,

the more I realized

that I was ridiculous.

It was as if science existed only

to prove and make evident

to me that I was ridiculous.

There was no person on Earth

who knew better that I was ridiculous..

than I did.

Chekhov?

Dostojevsky.

Your father was arrested.

Yes.

Did you ever see him again?

No.

It was after the incidents in Hungary

that we found out what really happened.

I was twelve years old.

My father taught mathematics

at the University of Leningrad

One of his colleagues was Hungarian,

a professor in economics.

One day he came into the dining hall,

white as a sheet,

and collapsed in the queue of students

waiting to be served

He pulled two shelves with glasses

and china with him in the fall.

My father helped him to another room

where he got to lie down and rest

and then he told his story.

Our invasion of Budapest,

thousands of dead, among them

his sister and his mother.

It took the poor man four years

to pay his debt

for the broken glasses

and for the ruined china.

You see..

the professors story

links us together.

The guilt I carry

is an eerie voice

among all acclamations.

How long have you known

Freddie Trumper?

Eight years.

Eight happy years?

Thats my business.

-Yes. Yes, of course.

Forgive me, I dont know

what came over me.

I sincerely apologize.

I wish you a good night. Good night.

Do you think I let him treat me

however he likes?

Not me.

That happens to other women.

I have my defense,

that doesnt happen to me.

Not me.

Who has lived among lionesses,

friends that I have

who know how to defend themselves.

Has he ruined me?

How did that happen?

Im the strong one.

Things always turns out

the way I want

and he, if anyone

should be called weak

its him and not me.

The upper hand,

thats what he thinks

he gives himself

when he summons

my childhood fears again.

Defeat:

my dad when he saw himself

pale and grave,

finally beaten.

To see ones husband and partner

sink in the mud

is painful, I swear,

its not a beautiful sight.

But the one who makes

a bad move

is him and not me.

Everything is over,

yet life doesnt stop.

Somewhere out there,

my destiny is written

Tomorrow:

youll soon teach me to forget.

If not, then take your sun

and go somewhere else.

Great satisfaction,

a vessel to empty.

Get a violin and play

for dancing.

Im the shyest

and now Im standing here

completely open before you.

My legs barely carry me.

But you know, if anyone

can be called weak

then its him and not me.

It is him

and not me.

My name is Florence Regina Vaszi.

and I want a kiss. Pretty please

My name is Anatoly

Come, quickly follow me.

Come, come!

Did you see where they disappeared?

Yes, where is Yuri?

What way did they take?

Through the kitchen? Yes, then?

Where is Yuri?

How long?

Which stairway? The north

or the south stairs, idiot!

But where are we going?

-I have to get to a telephone.

But what has happened?

Look at me!

Remember what I look like now.

Because I wont be me anymore.

A door has opened! A way out!

Dostojevski?

- No, reality.

Molokov.

Yes, its a different situation now.

No, no. Not necessarily.

Well prepare for a family reunion.

Yes, you have to act immediately.

Ill take responsibility.

Sasha. The police district

office is by the railroad.

Yes, they are the only ones who can receive

people seeking asylum at this hour.

Where is Yuri?

Make sure to be there in

two minutes, then report to me.

Embassy? No, no. Theres no

embassy here.

There has to be a foreign delegation

somewhere. An embassy.

No, theres no embassy here.

The United States of Americ.

Now lets see.

Here. Development and exchange,

trade consulate, open Tuesdays.

-Yes, today is Friday.

Oh, thats my usual luck.

Ill call anyway.

Now lets see. 6, 1, 3, 5

Are you at the railroad?

What kind of establishment is it?

Yes, but is it open?

La Gundo, Bundesstat, Gargazone?

Yes, but in Merano?

There must be a police station

in Merano thats open! Where is Yuri?

Isnt there a superior

officer in charge here?

Not tonight.

- But where is he then?

Due to the festivities and the World Chess

Championship he had to

Call him!

- Ha!

Ha! Thats impossible.

I cant disturb him in the middle of

Call !

I don't know where he is.

Where is he?

- At dinner.

With whom?

- I have no idea.

With whem?

Are they on their way?

The son as well? Good!

Yes, ladies and gentlemen! Oops!

The Police Chief almost intervenes!

Therefore I would like

to introduce my dear wife Margery

and our common opinion that chess,

at an elite level..

.. is an American matter!

And if you allow me,

Jean Jacques van Boren,

I would like to raise

a toast to the Free World!

And by the way Margery, isnt

Freddie Trumper from Pennsylvania?

Oh, how fabulous! We have family there.

Completely devoted golfers.

Let the best man win.

Cheers, everyone! Cheers!

You have to let us in!

Let me through!

My name is Anatoly

Viktorovitch Sergievsky.

Yes! But what are you doing here?

Im seeking political asylum.

Mr. Sergievsky, why are you

seeking political asylum?

Are you trying to influence the game

by seeking political asylum?

I cant tolerate a tournament that

revolves around politique.

No, no, no, no, no!

I want to see chess as a gesture

of peace and friendship

between East and West!

Can we get any kind of comment?

What have I got myself into?

I am such a big fool.

They must wonder what

he is doing with me?

She looks a bit insecure.

Shes cute, shes smiling.

She has them all eating

out of her hand.

Thats what you might call timing,

I was checkmated in one move.

A Hungarian princess

on the loose.

I hear her contagious laughter.

Shes so wise.

She seems to take it

with a sense of humor,

I wonder if we

..probably have to go.

We have a meeting,

dont we?

Knew what?

Im sorry. I cant hear anything.

Oh! If this could end!

I dont want to stay,

not be a part of this.

Hes on his own!

Oh, now I see

how beautiful she is.

What if my Russian friend

wants something more

and thinks that I want the same

if I dont say stop?

Oh, God! Dont leave

any doors ajar!

No, sorry, but we have to go.

From now on Im my own master

I no longer represent my country.

Ci vediamo, Auf Wiedersehen.

Goodbye, thank you.

This is a new political scandal.

A sensation, the world marvels.

Its a scoop and everyone

wants to be first.

What can happen tomorrow?

You dont know and I dont know.

No one can see whats hidden.

Even if you look out from the

highest mountain in the world.

What have I got myself into?

How can I be such a fool?

Dear colleague, I put up

a severe protest.

So Ive got your approval?

Thats lucky.

Luck?

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