Kiss of the Spider Woman Page #5

Why?

You made a mistake there.

One plate had twice as much

as the other one,

so he insisted I eat

the larger portion.

Sir, you told me that the poison food

would be in a --

in a new tin plate.

Well, they loaded it up so much,

I had no choice.

I had to eat it myself

or he would have become suspicious.

Poor Molina.

I'm sorry for the mix-up.

I commend you.

Sit down, here.

Please.

Your mother is feeling much better

since she learned you may be paroled.

Really?

Of course, so stop crying.

You should be pleased.

It's from happiness, sir.

What did Valentin say about his cadre?

His what?

His group.

Who they are.

Where they meet.

Nothing, sir.

He -- He is very sick.

If he has any more poison,

I don't know what will happen.

His girlfriend.

What did he say about her?

He says that personal things...

are secondary to the revolution.

He thinks everything else is trash, so...

I think he's warming up

to talking about it.

For me?

Thank you.

What did he say about the new prisoner?

The one across the hall.

The one who's all messed up.

He said no crime justifies

that kind of punishment.

This coffee really hits the spot.

Did he tell you his name?

Of course, sir.

It's Valentin Arregui.

No, you idiot!

The name of the new prisoner.

Of course not.

He's always wearing a hood.

Who put a hood on him?

It's routine.

He's political.

How do you expect him to talk

if he can't even see the bastard's face?

It won't happen again.

Molina, we've got to know everything

they are planning.

As soon as he sees

that new prisoner's face,

he will spill his guts.

Remember every damn word he says.

Yes, sir.

The quicker he talks,

the quicker you get out.

Now, get back to work.

Uh, warden?

Um, one more thing.

Um, he heard the guards say

that my mother was coming.

And I had told him

that she always brings me

a bag full of groceries,

and... I don't want him

to get suspicious.

Okay.

Dictate what she brings.

To you, sir?

Yeah, to me.

And make it quick. I'm busy.

Um...

Two roast chickens in butter...

um...

egg salad...

canned peaches...

uh...

condensed milk,

two bags of -- of tea --

one regular and one chamomile...

a jar of pickled herring.

Four bars of toilet soap.

What else?

Um...

Blessed Mary, my mind's a blank.

What else? Let me think.

Um...

Uh...

Rye bread, sugar, I need.

Um...

roast chickens...

canned peaches...

Cheddar cheese. Mmm.

Mmm.

Rye bread.

What happened?

Look at this.

Two roast chickens.

Two!

How about that?

Just watch how fast you get better now.

Your mother came?

Yes. Tea!

Um... oh...

sugar.

And...

cigarettes.

That's great. How is she?

Oh, she's much better.

Much better. Thank you.

And look...

at all she brought me.

I mean "us".

Well, really that's all meant for you.

No, you have to stop eating

that damn prison chow,

and you'll feel better in no time.

You think so, huh?

You're damn right I do.

Starting today a new life begins.

Oh, and I took a chance...

and left the sheets out to dry...

and no one walked away with them,

so tonight we both have clean sheets.

Nice going.

Just let me get this started and...

presto.

In a few minutes,

you'll be licking your fingers.

I expect you to eat all of these chickens,

both of them.

Well, what about you?

I'm not gonna just let you

sit around and drool.

No, I have to keep an eye

on my girlish figure,

or at least what's left of it.

Not yet.

That's for dessert.

Mmm.

Would you like some more peaches?

No, thanks, I'm stuffed.

Good food, good cigarette.

I don't remember when I felt so good.

There's only one thing missing.

Christ!

And I thought I was supposed

to be the one

who was the degenerate around here.

No, no.

I mean a good movie.

Oh, of course!

Geez, why didn't I think of that?

Your Nazi movie.

How does it end?

I thought you hated it.

Yeah, but I'm curious to see

how it turns out.

Well, let's see...

They are dining at the majestic table

in Werner's chateau.

As Werner begins to notice

Leni's cold distance...

she, suddenly, impulsively...

hurls her wine glass

across the room and says...

I refuse to love a man

who is the butcher of my country!

Oh, my love.

Come with me,

and you will understand.

Werner takes her

to this government archive

filled with photos and documents

about famine throughout the world.

He shows her how the elite

create false shortages

to enslave the masses.

Leni is deeply moved

and begins to see things

through Werner's eyes.

From that moment on,

Leni understood Werner's mission --

to liberate humanity from injustice

and domination.

As they leave the baroque archive,

Leni feels the anguish

in her heart being transformed

back to her previous admiration,

but this time...

with the depth of a love...

reborn.

Oh, my love.

How could I ever have doubted you?

She begs him to forgive her...

and promises to help ensnare his enemies.

She arranges this secret meeting

with the head of the Resistance,

by telling him

that she will give the map --

Remember the map?

Only to him.

I believe this...

is what you want.

Yes.

Well done.

So often, I was tempted to steal it

from him myself,

but some things are best done by a woman,

a woman who betrays the man she loves.

And there is something else

I have wanted...

almost as much as the map.

What?

You know very well.

Hmm?

I've prepared a lavish banquet for two.

I'm not hungry.

I am...

for you.

Aah!

Leni.

Werner hears her sing.

She sings like never before.

She sings of her eternal love for him

and begs him not to cry,

because her sacrifice was not...

in vain.

The end.

Well, what'd you think?

You told it well.

Next time, tell one I like.

Come off it.

The love story was divine.

Forget about the rest.

It's so perfect.

When Leni...

What's going on?

What is it?

That guy is Americo.

Who?

The man with my passport!

God.

They don't know he's here.

Who doesn't know?

Please, Valentin.

Maybe I can help.

Good morning.

Did you sleep well?

Turn the other way, will you?

Why?

Because you'll laugh.

At what?

Something on any healthy man,

that's all.

Whoo. A hard-on.

Well, that is healthy.

Shall I close my eyes, too?

Hey, I missed breakfast.

Why didn't you wake me?

I told the guard

not to bring us anything

as long as our food holds up.

Damn it, Molina.

Stop running my life for me!

They already took him away.

I didn't want to wake you.

The water's almost hot

if you want some tea.

Here.

- Have some cake.

- You eat it.

Oh, come on,

let me spoil you a little.

Back off, Molina.

It's not my fault

they killed your friend --

Shut up!

You damn f*ggot!

Look.

Oh! Oh, Luisa.

My favorite friend.

Look... at all the wonderful things

Mama brought me.

Here's a special treat!

Assorted bonbons.

What's the matter?

You don't like candy?

About the --

this morning.

Uh, about my temper.

I'm really sorry.

Oh, nonsense.

It -- It wasn't even you

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