Rose Island Page #8

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and the consultations

start tomorrow morning.

Stock up with lawyers, a**hole,

because this story has just started.

And you can't stop me.

All right, d*ckhead.

You founded a state? So did I.

But do you know the difference

between our two states?

I have an arsenal that can blow up

your shitty island to pieces!

Run back to Rimini quickly,

or you'll miss

the best fireworks you'll ever see!

I have to go back to Rimini.

The Council will meet in two days.

There might not be an island in two days!

Assault squad ready in 15 minutes.

Instructions to follow.

This is not a drill.

I repeat, this is not a drill.

Assault squad ready in 15 minutes.

This is not a drill.

Let's be honest,

today's modern weddings always end

with a gift of "The Hunter" to the guests.

The one you're holding

is the crown jewel

of the '68-'69 collection,

"The Hunter and his Bloodhounds."

We also have the basic version

without the bloodhounds.

Sure, it'll save you some money,

but it's less elegant and symbolic.

What shall we do, sweetheart?

What's this?

It's a replica of Rose Island in silver.

Just a souvenir,

we sell lots of them to tourists.

If you like it,

we also have it in wrought iron.

Hello, Mom?

Were you sleeping?

Yes, sure. It's 11 p.m. I'm sorry.

No, nothing.

It was just to tell you I'm fine.

I'm on the freeway.

I'm coming back to Rimini.

I've been to France.

Do you remember? For the island issue.

It's actually going really well.

Tomorrow they're going to meet to deci--

Yes, Mom. I ate.

Yes, I had a sandwich at the gas station.

Yes, they make sandwiches.

They stuff them with things.

I'm fine, Mom. I…

just wanted to say hi.

No, don't wake him up.

It's fine.

Give him my love.

Bye, Mom. Goodnight.

Can it fit two people?

I mean the boat. Can it fit two people?

"Boat"…

This one here? Yes, sure…

It was just my way of saying

I'm coming with you.

With me?

Okay.

I called Strasbourg.

They said there was a problem.

Your mom said you were heading back.

I thought you'd be here.

Can you hurry?

-I see… I couldn't understa--

-Can you hurry up?

-Sorry, but--

-No. Clearly, I'm not getting married.

Otherwise, I wouldn't be here.

But please, don't make me regret it.

It's strange seeing it so empty.

And yet they hate it, even if it's empty.

What do you think they'll do?

I don't know, Giorgio.

Something to prove their point,

a symbolic act, you know.

Thanks for being here with me.

You know, now it doesn't…

look like a…

like a disco.

Finally, you admit it!

It took a long time!

Is it true what they say?

What do they say?

That you did all this for me.

That I did all this for you?

If we really want to go back

to the genesis of the idea,

it's a type of concept,

a search for absolute freedom.

So it's always--

So much for a symbolic act.

An honor to have you, Admiral.

The ships are in position.

Civilians on the island?

Two. Giorgio Rosa

and an unidentified girl.

Perfect. We'll wait for Rome

to green-light the attack.

Let's get moving. Load the cannons.

I want to be home for dinner.

Here's the bar.

As you can see, it's already equipped.

This year the licenses are on hold,

but you could turn it

into a restaurant in the future.

Now, if you can sign here,

so I can get back to City Hall.

It's so busy today.

You'll have to tell me

how you got the permit so quickly.

It's been on hold for years.

What's going on today?

They say they're blowing up Rose Island.

If you could please sign now.

I need to leave.

Good morning, everyone, here we are.

The showdown

between the Italian government

and what is known as Rose Island…

It seems we're back

to the days of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Will Italy have its own Bay of Pigs?

We're in front of Rose Island…

Come in.

"Seaside government."

We worked 20 hours a day,

including Sundays,

and here, it looks like

we were lying on a beach sunbathing

and eating spaghetti with clams.

What can I say, Giovanni?

We always complain

this is a country with a short memory.

At least this time it's in our favor.

Look, I just need a quick signature.

Is this a joke?

Sorry, but I'm the one

who invented the end-of-term prank.

I'll even tell you when.

Four years ago, when Aldo resigned.

We brought him a declaration of war

on Albania. You should've seen his face.

We had a blast.

Giulio cried with laughter.

Who are we bombing this time?

Rose Island, Giovanni.

It must be destroyed.

And how are you planning to do that?

With surface-to-air missiles?

I gave orders to arm the Andrea Doria.

I just need your signature for the attack.

You deployed a battleship from Venice?

Are you crazy?

Giovanni, you told me to fix the issue

by any means necessary.

I asked you to solve a problem,

not to bomb the island.

And to be honest,

do you know what the best thing

about an outgoing government is?

That it's no longer our problem.

After all, it's just an island,

a summer place.

If they open again in June,

it'll be the next government's problem.

Who cares?

Giorgio Rosa appealed

to the European Council.

And they agreed to look into his case.

Do you know what that means?

If they accept his appeal,

the island will be a fully-fledged state,

just steps away from the communists.

And am I supposed to sign an act of war?

Giovanni, we are the only ones left

who can do something about this.

Trust me.

Warships are surrounding the island.

Nothing gets past you.

We have to do something.

Besides drinking, you mean?

We have to go and defend it.

Sorry to disappoint you,

but they won't let the Laura Madre pass.

Not the Laura Madre, no,

but all the others…

maybe.

Operations, something's fast approaching,

36 degrees east.

What do you mean "something"?

I don't know,

lots of small things, like a little fleet.

Water-skiing.

It's a water-skiing competition.

-During a military operation?

-Authorized by the port authority.

I don't bloody care!

Stop them immediately!

They all paid the entry fee months ago.

The port authority won't accept liability

or refund them.

Fine.

Fine.

Tell them we're turning now!

Neumann, we're turning!

Rome has authorized the attack, sir.

Perfect. Call the admiral, come on.

Sir, we have another problem.

I told you the water-skiing competition

was a good idea.

I'm sorry, my friend. Really.

Nice to meet you. I'm Neumann.

Nice to meet you. Gabriella.

I'm the organizer of this competition

that helped avoid a military occupation.

Next time, we'll organize it

for the end of August. It's freezing now!

If there is a next time.

Neumann's here now!

Let me talk to them.

I've been through war before.

Sorry, I need to put some clothes on.

So,

our objective today,

is to wipe out that pile of junk--

Admiral, we have a problem.

The civilians on the island

have multiplied.

What do you mean "multiplied"?

They're not bloody bacteria!

They used the water-ski competition

as a cover to get on the island.

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