Little Histories (Historias Pequeñas)

On April 11, 2002, after months of protests and marches

On April 11, 2002, after months of protests and marches One million people decided to walk from the east of Caracas

One million people decided to walk from the east of Caracas

One million people decided to walk from the east of Caracas to the Presidential Palace to demand the the President's resignation

to the Presidential Palace to demand the the President's resignation

Supporters of the government surrounded the palace to block the protesters.

From the rooftops and side streets, snipers shot at the crowds.

17 people were murdered.

That night, the President quit and surrendered to the rebels.

On April 12, a new government took power.

Issued a decree and dismissed all officials in the public sector.

On April 13 the army said it wouldn't support the new government

Looting and riots ensued. 80 people were murdered.

On April 14 the army brought back the President to Miraflores Palace.

By April 15, everything had already finished.

LITTLE HISTORIES

Love, I'm leaving, you get the kids at school.

Yes, dear, I took them early, will pick them up at noon.

- Like every day. - I don't know when I'll be back.

Last night you arrived at 2 AM.

Yes, we had a lot to sort.

- I get it. - No, you don't.

People here are forgetting their rights.

They're talking politics.

Instead of talking about their rights. Nobody gets that.

I'm leaving.

- You charged your phone? - Yes. I'll call you.

- Good morning doctor. - Hi.

- Remember your meeting. - Sure, just leaving.

- and Dr. González... - Tell González to wait...

I'll arrive soon...-He wants to check the document.

It's in your mail.-Okay I'll check.

Print it so he'll review it while I arrive.

Anything else?

It's 30 pages.

- Okay, Dr. - Thanks.

Hi waking up?

-I was sleeping -I'll wait.

You're not going to school?

No, girl, not going to Uni, what for?

Where shall we meet?

Downtown.-Downtown?

Catch a cab and we hang for a while, Okay?

Great, daddy, it's been a while we don't date in daylight.

One can take a personal day.- Okay love, as you wish.

Nobody will be there.

Go to "El Venezolano" square, there's little restaurant there.

We have lunch and then we'll Se what we do.

You know what I want.

Okay.

The demonstrators came downtown, how awful...

Yes?

Take it easy, we just don't stroll around.

Hungry?

Hungry?

Look...

Comes a time in life when you get you have a right to happiness

And not give a fuck.

Get it?

Good.

What do you want to eat?

- Please. - Coming.

A drink for the young lady.

And grilled meat with manioc medium rare. What else you have?

Grilled and poached manioc, a palm heart and avocado salad...

- You have water? - Yes

Russian salad, grated salads, fried plantain

with cheese and excellent arepas with cream, I recommend them.

Your receipt, please sign it.

- Lets go love. - Calm down, we're leaving.

Here!

- Have this. - What?

So you can get to your car, please, use it.

- Daddy I'm afraid. - Go on, stop talking.

Easy baby, we are arriving.

- You'll stay for a while? - Sure.

What a scare daddy.

As they see we don't respond to provocations...

Shit, what a mess!

Fuck, ten messages.

And full of voice mail.

Take care, daddy.

C'mon Antonieta!

I couldn't call in that chaos, it was hell. I'm barley alive.

Such is life. You kids learn.

When you fight for what you want you must accept to risk it all.

I'll take a bath to calm down.

- You too take a bath. - Mom, please

stop fussing let us watch this.

April 12

Well bro, let's see what happens.

What can I say?

You know where we are at.

Right.

Ok bro, we'll be in contact.

Tell me, what do you think?

You really want an answer?

There's something important no one talks about

To solve this we need a formula.

Good morning Yajaira.

Do you have the final listing for my courses?

Yes professor, they're here.

As I was telling you...

At this time it is important to find if he's gone...

- Here, professor. - Thank you Yajaira.

You're welcome.

If he's going, which rule applies?

When does it apply?

Find it and apply it now even if it's not understood.

We're just standing still,

I won't stand for your outings and arriving drunk at 2 a.m.

I won't stand for

your car smelling as your student's perfume

when you take them to the motel.

That was all there was

You were always too cunning to screw up seriously.

And I endure the trash that you are

cause we have two kids who need to see you home every day.

You're just like any wretch the world is full of,

but you used to have balls

Ambitious

And I stand for it while the kids are growing.

But I won't stand for you having another woman in earnest

and that I'll endure it.

You've had her for 5 months and I don't care who she is

but I won't stand for it.

What are you talking of?

For five months you smell as the same woman.

I get dizzy when you get into bed.

You end that or we end us

You leave and we don't see each other any more.

Antonieta

you know me well.

You know I can't have the luxury of screwing like that.

And I'm not foolish enough to risk it all I hard earned

for some little woman.

I work out my numbers well, you know it.

You've learned a lot from me.

You think I'm suddenly a moron?

I swear on my children

who are what I love the most

that I've not been seeing any woman for 5 months

or 2 or one week,

This shit is over, either you leave or I do

Antonieta

Antonieta, please.

April 15

What are you doing?

You've gone mad?

You know how much this will cost you?

Do you want a scandal? I don't care.

Hello.

What did you say to Alvaro? You damn whore.

What the fuck did you say to him?

He doesn't love you, he's fed up with you

damned witch.

He loves me.

What the fuck did you tell him? Damned witch.

What the fuck did you tell him?

What?

What do you want? Don't call me any more.

You have no right to do this to me, motherfucker!!

You have no right. You have no right.

Antonieta, you have no right, Antonieta.

Women's longings

April 11

Enough, Antonio, stop it.

Come here.

Stop it, Antonio.

Get out of that bed.

Go call that people.

Yesterday they didn't deposit. How long will it take for this to happen?

Your ex left you three messages in the machine.

Please tell her not to call.

She can call you to your cell. That's why you have it.

I don't want to hear her voice. This is my home.

Hello.

- Hi Fanny, good morning. - Hi.

-How are you Colonel? -I'm good, what's up?

- Waking up? - Yes, just now.

It's 10 in the morning.

Yesterday we dined out and came home late.

- Okay, enjoying life. - Yes

Yes, of course.

The only thing to do until this is resolved...

Sure, sure, patience

How many times did I have to delay the reservations?

Yes, girl, take it easy.

Well...

I know this doesn't concern you, but it's been a long time.

And I think it is strange...-Please put Antonio on the phone.

Sure.

I'll put him on the phone.

Antonio, love...

It's your Colonel.

Antonio...

Okay love, good bye.

Yes I'm here.

Bye.

Good morning my colonel.-Mendez, listen carefully.