The Lift

Thank God I realized in time.

Otherwise in September we would've found the hotel flooded.

If it goes on like this, it will crumble down sooner or later.

I'll do what I can, but...

I can't do miracles.

You know what owners are like. They hate spending money.

They only want to make money.

Yeah, well. Who doesn't only want to make money?

Excuse me.

I have to go to the pharmacy immediately.

Before I have a crisis.

So you didn't find the medicine in your room, Mr. Pagliai?

No.

My baby just kicked.

He wants to leave.

Where does he want to go?

To the station. There's his aunty waiting for us.

Right, love?

Can I feel him?

Sure. He's kicking like a football player.

What's going on?

- The elevator stopped. - Is all good?

Is everyone fine?

My head...

But it's nothing serious.

What a fright.

But what happened?

- No, not again. - What do you mean again?

Unfortunately this isn't the first time the elevator stopped.

What happened last time?

Nothing, it was a technical problem. A power problem, I think.

Well, nothing works inside this hotel.

I told you, it's falling apart.

The owners don't want to hear anything about it

and it's not my problem.

I'm only the caretaker here.

Oh my God...

And what are we supposed to do?

Nothing. Just wait.

Last time it started as soon as the power came back.

No, we have power here. This is a mechanical failure.

It shouldn't happen, but...

That means...

That we're stuck in here.

For how long?

I hope as little as possible.

- For now we just have to wait. - No, no.

Excuse me.

I can't stay locked in here.

Unbelievable.

Come on, guys, you'll see, it'll unlock soon.

I'm sorry if I seem impatient, but...

In ten minutes I have a train leaving for Rome.

Attorney, I'm sorry, but there is nothing I can do from here.

Is it just me, or is it really hot?

Is everything all right with the baby?

Yes, it just hurts a little. It must have been the scare.

- You're too nervous, don't get worked up. - I'll try.

Come on, stay calm.

Ok, I'm calling maintenance now.

Come on, guys, you'll see, it'll unlock soon.

Yes, but you can't know when it will unlock.

Are you kidding?

Come on, there's no need for that.

No, he's right. Let's not take unnecessary risks.

Let him call maintenance.

Hello?

Hello?

Is anybody there?

Can anybody hear me?

Can anyone hear me?

Hello?

Who are we waiting for?

The intercom is connected directly to maintenance.

Obviously nobody's there.

Hello?

Hello?

Why didn't I take the stairs?

Can anybody hear me?

Damn it, we are slaves of this technology.

- Hello, maintenance. - Oh thank God.

- We're stuck in the elevator. - We're in the elevator.

- We have to get out. - Yes, but shut up.

- Or we can't hear anything. - Yes, yes, one moment.

Please, one at the time.

We're all locked inside the elevator.

Wait a second.

Hurry.

- Help us. - Yes, fine.

We'll be right there.

We need just 20 minutes.

- Oh God, he's feeling sick. - All right.

- There is someone sick in here. - We're coming.

- And a pregnant woman too. - Fine, fine.

- He can't breathe. - Serial number?

- Serial number? - I need the serial number.

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Just a moment, please.

Let him breathe.

Search his pockets.

See if he has medicines.

How long will it take?

Wait a moment.

Hurry up.

Fine, we're coming, we're coming.

We just need 20 minutes.

Do you feel better?

Calm down.

How long will it be before they open this elevator?

Didn't you hear them? About 20 minutes.

Let's hope they hurry.

How are we supposed to stay here another 20 minutes?

I can't take it anymore.

Come on, you'll see, it'll unlock by itself soon.

We bothered maintenance for nothing.

Yes, but it's hellishly hot. And then...

And there's not even one little opening to let some air in.

That's true.

You can't breathe in here.

Help!

Is anybody there?

Help!

It won't open.

Help!

Is anybody there?

Help!

Do something.

I'm telling you, from inside here I can't do anything.

It's only me.

What do you mean, only you?

C'mon, open!

Come on!

Holy shit!

Come on!

It's impossible there's nobody else.

There has to be someone else in this hotel who can hear us.

I can't believe it, not even a cleaning lady.

No, you're the last guests. From tomorrow we're closed for the summer.

Unbelievable.

Wonderful, truly fantastic. My train has already left and I'm still stuck here.

All right.

Let's not panic.

Let's stay calm.

Help will be here soon

and everything will be fine.

Sure, if we don't die from the heat first.

In a few minutes it's become unbearable.

Sorry.

What's your name?

Audrey.

Could you give one to me too, please?

Thank you.

Did you do this?

Audrey...

And where are you from?

French.

My family is originally from Algeria,

but I was born and raised in Nantes.

And what brought you here from Nantes?

The train.

Actually, that's not funny.

I'm looking for a place.

I'm moving to Bologna to study art.

You should. You're really good, you know.

Here.

- Try this. - Thank you.

It's impossible to breathe.

It's so suffocating.

Anyway, my name is Anna.

Anna...

I hope you're not planning to give birth in here.

I'm only in my sixth month.

Then you're almost at the finish line.

I can't wait.

And we're stuck here.

I spent the night here. I should be taking a train to Milan with my sister soon.

She's waiting for me at the station.

Milan is a beautiful city. Who is waiting for you?

Your husband?

No.

He...

I need some water.

Does anyone have any water?

He's thirsty.

Me too.

I feel faint.

OUT OF ORDER

- Air, water, we don't have anything, fuck. - Calm.

This way you won't solve anything.

Let's try to stay calm.

The more we get worked up, the more heat we give off.

The more we talk, the more oxygen we use.

So, calm down.

I have to get out.

Where are you going?

I can't breathe.

We all want to get out.

Bacteria...

Great, that's all we needed.