Identificazione di una donna (Identification of a Woman)

IDENTIFICATION OF A WOMAN

Where the hell did I put that thing?

Keep calm.

Goddamn her paranoia!

His wife was a very fearful woman.

When they divorced, she took her fears with her,

but the alarm system stayed

All right, all right.

I'm coming.

Uncle Niccolo, don't forget. You promised me a year ago.

Yeah, I know.

I know.

You're right, damn it.

- Everything okay? - Yes. It was my fault.

I'm sorry, Romolo. - I even brought this. You never know.

- Good thinking. - Good night.

The stamps...

Again?

- Mr. Niccolo Farra? - Who's this?

- So you're back at last. - What do you mean, “at last”?

Hello!

I've been asked to tell you something important... for you.

You know what time it is?

You weren't in earlier.

What's your name?

How about meeting somewhere ?

If it's so important, tell me now. Who is this?

Not over the phone.

It's a delicate matter. Better in person.

Who asked you to call?

I'll tell you when we meet.

Then give me your phone number.

I don't have one. That's why we have to meet.

How's 10:00 a.m. tomorrow at Fassi's ice cream parlor?

Who is it?

Why can't I stop thinking about you?

Hello.

For some time

you've been interested in a girl - very pretty, I'm told.

I've never met her.

Her name?

I'm sure we're thinking of the same person.

Anyway, it's my business, don't you think?

That's just the point.

I have a feeling it's not just your business.

I'm here to give you some advice.

Such as?

Go on. I want to hear the end.

That is the end.

This isn't a threat.

Just a simple warning.

You mind explaining that?

Well, if you value your peace of mind...

- What can I get you? - Nothing, thanks. Here.

What some people will do for an ice cream!

Tomorrow at 4:00, then - on the dot, eh?

- I need to use the phone. - Sony. Go ahead.

Good-bye. See you tomorrow.

It's me.

I've got something amusing to tell you. Can we meet?

Could you get that? My secretary's gone.

Sure.

Who is it?

I'd like to speak to the doctor.

She's busy. May I help?

My name's Farra too.

I don't understand. Are you a gynecologist too?

No.

I meant the doctor is my sister. That makes me her brother.

I'm calling for an appointment, not to play games.

You're right. Forgive me. I'm sorry.

Niccolo Farra, the film director?

That's what they call us.

Since you have to wait,

you mind telling me what you look like?

Why? You want to use me in a film?

I don't know.

I don't know you.

I'm uneasy when I can't visualize

the person I'm talking to on the phone.

Here's my sister.

Could I make an appointment for tomorrow?

Just a moment.

No, I can't tomorrow.

Give me your name and number.

Maria Vittoria...

Luppis. - Just a minute.

65-60-39.

Fine. I'll have my secretary call you.

- Can you wait a minute? - Sure.

If man didn't exist, would God still exist?

There are doubts even with man. Imagine without him.

It's true.

What did God do before creating the world?

Nothing.

Where's your bed?

Find it.

Your panties?

You take them off, but not right away.

I hope you're not one of those who need sex like their daily bread.

You're the one who asked where the bed was.

Could we just relax for a while?

I have some problems. - Like what?

Not really problems. It's just that I started late.

Why was that?

I went to school for a year in Wales.

Atlantic College, right on the ocean.

Never heard of it. Only you blue bloods know these places.

Besides our other studies, we specialized in lifesaving at sea.

Lifesaving?

If our canoes capsized, we had to save each other.

Winter, summer.

Even after meals, and in rough seas.

It was waves and canoes all the time.

But it was actually very nice.

Except there was no screwing.

It wasn't allowed, so I had to wait.

The college was very beautiful

The doctor told me not to have sex for a few weeks.

My sister?

You went to see her?

I'm sure once won't matter.

A cigarette?

Here.

Is that why the other night -

Please, I don't like to talk about sex.

God forbid!

I know.

I'm incapable of being on time. Sony.

What is it?

Any suitors after you recently?

There's always someone.

No, I mean one in particular.

Probably rich and middle-aged.

Why?

This certain person even sent a stooge to threaten me.

What?

Come on. Threaten you?

Two hours ago. He called and we met.

He let me know it would be better if I didn't see you again.

Who is it?

No one comes to mind?

- Try to think. - I'm trying.

I don't know.

Want me to swear?

Does this face ring a bell?

You sure?

Never seen him before.

I say he's your lover boy's thug.

- You think I hang around with thugs? - Thugs, no.

But the Don Juans who pay them, yes.

Your crowd must be full of them.

I quit that crowd a while ago.

So what do we do?

Yes, what do we do?

You don't want to break up because of some jerk, do you?

Of course not.

I wonder what he looks like.

Why don't you introduce me to some of your former friends?

- Good evening. - Evening, Carlo.

- Mavi? - Hi. How are you?

- See you upstairs? - Of course.

- Ah, you're here? - Leaving already?

- I'll be back. - How's Mother?

Fine. Call her.

- My sister. - And him?

One would think - - Think what?

- Isn't that Mavi Luppis? - Yes, she'd disappeared.

That you shared a canoe with each of them at Atlantic College.

- Why? - You're so at ease with them all.

They obviously feel at ease with me.

Besides, I told you I like men.

Especially in spring.

In spring I always feel like meeting new men.

Good thing it's still winter. I've got time.

Just a moment. I have something to tell you.

How are you? Long time no see.

Working on a new film? - You go see them?

Of course.

You mind if we leave?

I wonder if anyone ever watched me while I slept.

- Who's that? - That man makes millions a day.

What does he do with it?

Some here have nothing,

but those with money know where to put it.

That's why it's not their fault if things go badly.

The system is to blame. - The what?

It's true. You think what we have is a society?

We lack the concept of a single society.

Instead there's a society for every group.

You have a cigarette?

Sure.

So now you're into politics?

Good evening. How are you?

Is that blond lady your wife?

You must both come to my place for dinner. May I call you?

Of course.

What did you mean by “my place”?

Your place. May I borrow it?

- I haven't seen you in ages. - I was in Paris.