Wild Blood

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(Wild Blood)

Milan, April 20, 1945

five days before Liberation

Stop or I'll shoot!

Shoot? Can'tyou see my uniform?

Who's in command here?

Lieutenant Valenti,

. Osvaldo Valenti! Look!

. I have to go through.

We don'tcontrol anything

beyond this street,

Think Osvaldo Valenti knows how

to wage war only in films?

We can't cover you.

. I have to parley,

. Don't move!

Stop!

Hands up! Behind your neck!

On your knees!

- Get his weapons.

- Don't move.

. I have to get a photo in my pocket.

. Don't move!

It's just a photo,

One hand.

Slowly!

I have to see this person.

And this?

- Why do you call yourself Taylor?

- It's my code name,

Like the actor Robert Taylor, why?

. Just because., .

. Keep talking,

This is Vero, the unit commander.

- It's an honor,

- Keep talking.

Where's Luisa?

Does he have to keep

that thing pointed at me?

So? Where's Luisa?

- Hotel Regina, she's safe,

- She's not,

She's in danger

if other partisans find her.

- I'll get her.

- You're not leaving.

Write a note, I'll go.

You afraid I'll run?

I came here of my own free will,

on my own two legs., .

- Shows what gall you've got!

- Why?

You and Koch torture partisans

at Villa Triste, and you ask why?

- That's not true!

- No?

I know the rumors,

but I'm here to set you straight,

I've been to Villa Triste,

but because I'm an addict,

Not the same thing

as torturing partisans!

They also say Luisa danced naked

to excite the torturers.

Golfiero! How can you believe that?

You know Luisa,

- Then how did this start?

- Koch's girlfriend, Desy., .

She's obsessed with Luisa,

imitates her make. Up, clothes...,

Could even be mistaken for her!

Believe me, she hasn't done anything,

I hope you can prove that.

Listen to me,

She's absolutely no part ofthis,

she hasn't done a thing.

She's pregnant.

We lost a child five years ago,

this one's a miracle,

A pregnantwoman doesn't dance naked,

or torture partisans.

They might not believe me.,,

but you're in movies, you know

when a guy's telling the truth.

. Have you got a razor?

. What for?

Do we still have

that German's uniform?

Are you crazy?

Excuse me,, .

There's a German officer here,

he says he has a note

from LieutenantValenti.

I send him up?

. Don't you recognize me?

. Golfiero!

Are you crazy coming here?

Why that uniform?

You must come with me, right now!

- Where's Osvaldo?

- He turned himself over to us,

- He wants you to do the same,

- Is this a joke?

Is this the moment for jokes?

With what I'm risking?

Take only what's indispensable,

there's no time to lose.

What do I take?

Not all that!

You can't come wearing jewels,

take them off!

Hurry!

- I can't leave them here,

- Then bring them,

The film,, .

. Osvaldo's film,

. Are you crazy?

At leasta couple,, .

SCIENCE, WILLPOWER, FAITH,

CAN LESSEN THE EFFEC

OF NON. BENEFICIAL FORCES OF NATURE

Don't look.

Keep walking!

Are you alright?

See what a great German officer?

- You should have been an actor!

- Cutthe crap.

Rome, summer 1936

Kitty., .

"These rose petals...

are like drops of blood

on the snow.,,"

. Hello?

. Sandokan, are you insane?

- What is it, Sturla?

- Are you being an acrobat?

Get moving, we're late!

I know I'm late, I'm coming.

. Sturla?

. What?

. Do you know why God created cats?

. Get moving!

So Man could caress a tiger.

Whatare you saying?

Make way, Audiles! Move aside!

"These rose petals...

are like drops of blood

on the snow., .

A horse!

A horse!

My kingdom

fora horse!"

Stop!

My dears, thank you, I love you all,

Bravo Osvaldo, that's good,

We'll do another.

Everybody get ready!

Clapper,

. Camera!

. Rolling!

Richard III, 94-4 take two.

Action!

Excuse me Osvaldo,

could you explain?

You always have me dubbed

by Augusto Marcacci

or by dear Sandro Ruffini!

You know it's not me

who wants you dubbed.

What's your opinion?

They say I sound like a mother hen.

My face is okay,

my voice isn't, it's a cackle!

Like a broody hen,

Valenti doesn'tact, he cackles!

Come on, ready., .

Another.

"Mirror, .,

Mirror on the wall,

who's the fairestof them all?"

- You, of course!

- I'm nothing.

We don't count for a thing, here,

little actors in a little country

that makes little films.

You're numberone, the best.

We should go to America,

to Hollywood...,

Forgetautarchy!

Here we make films,

in America they make movies...,

Mail?

. Anything decent?

. They're lining up!

Like?

Like., .

This.

She might be okay for you,

not for Sandokan!

Then this one,

Much better.

You'rea fan of mlne?

Yes, sir, I've seen all your films.

Good.

- What's your name?

- Manfrini Luisa,

First name first, then surname,

we're not in a barracks!

- Manfrini doesn't ring right,

- It's my parents' name,

Fine, but not for an actress.

Manfrini, no way...,

Makes you think of good people,

workers who till the land,

laborers ofthe race

ofthe Audiles., .

Those who have to hear orders,

listen, audire., .

Followers, lackeys,

people like that.,,

You are beautiful, no doubt of that.

But why then, instead of marrying

the druggist's or the notary's son,

instead of producing Audiles

for II Duce and the King,

why did you leave everything

and come to Rome?

I came here to become an actress.

What does being an actress mean?

Playing different parts,

learning to be many other people., .

Is that what they say

at the local drama society?

What should I say

so as not to be laughed at?

Surely you're not offended?

No, but maybe you can say better

what an actor is, so I'll know,

You know how many women come here?

How many of them

are willing to do anything?

Beautiful like you, maybe more so,

beautiful whores,, .

So?

Mostly they're so primitive, modest,

that their willingness depresses me,

I send them away with no test.

It might be quicker

if you say what you need

and I'll see if I can satisfy you,

Hello, may I have a word?

Miss, I mean you, may I have a word?

I don't believe this!

- May I?

- Keep your hands off me.

My name's Golfiero Goffredi,

I'm about to start a film.

- Get lost, it's nota good day,

- No, listen to me!

I told you not to touch me!

- I want to offeryou a part,

- In what film?

"LostWoman".

Never heard of it,

never saw it announced,

In fact it's my first film,

I have to produce it myself,

Doris Duranti

should have played the part,

butshe's close to a Minister,

he forbade her to work with me.

- Why?

- Fascists don't like me.

It's mutual.

. I'm just a lowly extra.

. I know, I saw you.

. In what?

. In the "The Sultan's Son".

You were weaving the princess's veil.

. I didn't even speak!

. You spoke in " Meridian Fury".

- How can you remember that?

- You spoke well.

If you're not the friend of some

Fascist Party head who forbids you...,

. I'm no one's friend.

. Good.

But first we'll need a screen test,

In your office or maybe your house?

What? I just want my actress!

Silvestro, good evening,

Whata beautiful home.

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