Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine (Berlín y la dama del armiño)

All right, drop the anchor!

This is a perfect environment to ponder over our new heist.

I think I have a great idea. I've been mulling it over lately.

Really? Pray tell.

Rob a bank. I want us to target the vault.

Not just any bank, of course.

The one with the most safety deposit boxes in all of Spain. 7,624.

The deposit boxes are all private, kept in a vault.

The place is quite special, actually. People's valuables are kept secret.

Rumor has it there are jewels and gold, but you wanna know the truth?

It's where people hide their dirty money.

So, in that case, your plan is to rob boxes

without having any idea what's in them?

Is that it? Pretty risky surprise.

Oh, no. No surprise there. I'm talking about the Bank of Marbella.

They've upped the number of deposit boxes three times.

You wanna know why?

Because Marbella is an incredibly rich city.

It's home to Russian multimillionaires and Arab sheiks,

and all the mafias worldwide.

The Lebanese, Italians, Moroccan. What do you think they store there?

Their grandmothers' knitting medals? No.

Lots of gold and dirty money.

Care to go for a dip?

Best time to do it is Christmas.

This year, Christmas Eve is on a Friday, and Christmas is on a Saturday.

The bank will also be closed on the Sunday,

so we'll have three days to get in and clean out.

So you would like me to help you to commit robbery on Christmas,

without knowing what exactly we're stealing.

I just told you, it's all dirty money.

Indecent amounts of it. Sue me if I'm wrong.

Brother, listen to me.

Can you guarantee that there's more than 15 million euros?

I won't bother for less, and I want it in cash.

I have no use for jewels, and I don't want gold.

You have a better idea?

Why are we attending a social event for millionaire yachtsmen?

The Vintage Yacht World Cup.

No, no, no, these are our fishing grounds.

Mingling with multimillionaires is the surest way to achieve our goal.

Think about the two parts of that word. "Multi" and "millionaires."

And so, what does it stand for? It stands for multiple millions.

If you want to rub shoulders with multimillionaires,

why not go to Monaco?

Oh, for heaven's sake, that's old school.

The real multimillionaires are here. The adventurous ones.

The ones that sail throughout the world in their yachts.

The ones we are interested in. Care to know why?

Because they think they're just like us.

They're proud neo-hippies.

They wear T-shirts instead of sports coats.

Like the guy who owns Facebook.

They all think they're so down-to-earth.

San Sebastián is the new Monaco.

[sultry lounge cover of "I Want to Break Free" playing]

-Thank you. -Of course.

How will we choose who to rob?

That's actually one of my favorite parts of our craft.

The seduction.

It's not enough just to target someone with a large fortune.

You have to earn their trust as well.

It's crucial to get into their circle of friends.

Into their private life.

And from that vantage point,

find out how they manage their fortune and where they entrust it.

Before they know it, you take what's theirs.

They're like lambs out to slaughter.

Now I understand why we're here. To seduce.

Shall we begin?

Uh, madam, good evening. Excuse me.

My colleague and I were noticing your stunning dress.

You look absolutely marvelous.

Thank you. That's very kind. My name is Margarita.

-Nice to meet you. -And you are?

Ricardo Pérez Infante.

He owns a shipping company in North Africa.

But we interrupted you, forgive us. I'm going to go admire the boats now.

- What are you doing? - I own a shipping company.

-Really? - But elsewhere.

What a coincidence.

Yes.

My necklace.

Ah.

Careful. Uh, may I?

Please, allow me.

Thanks. Just a second.

Let me see.

There. I think I got all the pearls.

Thanks a lot.

I noticed it felt a little loose when I fastened it earlier.

Mm. Ah.

May I have the honor? Great.

Careful with your hair. There.

You know, jewelry clasps don't always have the same quality.

Since they're not the same quality as the rest, they expand and loosen.

Wow. You're quite the expert in jewelry.

No. Just an enthusiast. My grandfather was a jeweler. In Paris.

And you? You're…?

Ah. My name's Simón. Charmed.

Dare I say I know who you are, Genoveva Dante, Duchess of Málaga.

What a pleasure.

-Enchanted. -Feeling's mutual.

Excuse me. Lady Genoveva, your car is ready for you.

Sorry to leave.

I'd love to continue our conversation, but I have other engagements, sadly.

May I walk you out?

I'd love that.

You know this venue is one of the best I've seen for a party.

That's right. Yes.

What a shame you can't stay longer this evening.

But I assure you, you've made this party unforgettable.

-Will I see you at dinner? -I'm off to Seville now.

Ah, right. I understand perfectly.

Your residence there is one of the most striking in town.

Sounds like you've seen my palace.

Suffice it to say that every time I pass by it, I'm intrigued.

I can't help admiring the façade.

I imagine it's an architectural gem inside.

How would you like to see it?

I'd love that.

And if you host my visit, it'll be double the pleasure.

How about next week, then?

How about two weeks from now?

I've been traveling strictly in my yacht, and it takes longer, naturally.

I'll wait for you.

Tell me about the lady I left you with. How'd it go?

Did her dentures fall in her gin and tonic?

That's classy.

Who is she?

The millionaire I want us to rob.

- -

Duchess, a treat for you.

-You shouldn't have. -Nonsense. It was my pleasure.

Come with me now.

You don't know how thrilled I am that you're here.

-Are you taking me on a tour? -

No, later.

I'll tell you all about its glorious history,

but first things first,

there's something more pressing.

-There is? What is it? -It's a surprise.

-You'll see. Right through here. -Mm.

What a delight. I'm thrilled you accepted my invitation.

I've been looking forward to this moment.

My wife told me you are quite the admirer of the architecture in Seville

and of my home in particular.

Yes, in passing.

I've always admired the elegant Neo-Gothic and Neo-Mudéjar styles.

That's not all.

I'll show you the wing that's Neo-Renaissance.

A complimentary art history class.

If you'll excuse me, I'll make sure the chocolates are put in the fridge.

-They'll melt in this heat. -Thank you, my love.

Shall we sit?

I'd love that.

I said I was really looking forward to this moment

because I've been wanting to meet you.

I've heard great things about you.

Great things, truly.

-Mind if I ask who spoke about me? -Hm.

You are a brilliant man.

I'd go so far as to say that you're… a genius.

I admire your talent. Your career is second to none.

No slip-ups.

And you never leave any evidence at all for the police to find.

What's this about, sir?

Is this a veiled threat?

No, no, no, not at all. You misunderstood me.

I have no intention of blackmailing you or asking you where the chalice is.

It actually belongs to a good friend of mine,

but he's accepted his loss.

Hm. So you see, I'm genuinely impressed with what you do.

That's why I wanted to have you over.

I have an offer for you.

I'd like you to bring me something.

An original Leonardo da Vinci. The Lady with an Ermine.

Have you heard of it?

It's one of a series of four portraits of women he painted.

The original piece is in Kraków, at the Czartoryski Museum.

How marvelous. See? A true expert. Exactly.