The Spectator (La spettatrice)

FORTIFIES THE SPIRIT AND THE HEART

Valeria?

- Are you asleep? - Not yet.

I fought with Marc again.

He's not coming because he has too much work. He promised me!

- Why are you laughing? - You argue about the same things.

I know, but I'm right.

If I don't graduate in October, my folks will send me back to Latina.

- I have to rush to France when he wants. - Say that to him.

You know what he said? "Out of sight, out of mind".

It's a silly saying, but perhaps he's right.

It is a success for rail transports in wide consumption retail goods

and large scale distribution where rail can and must do more.

Thank you for your kind attention.

I told him straight out: "Dear Marc, I realize it's over."

"We have to evolve in life, but with you I'm going nowhere".

He didn't say anything... Perhaps he felt a bit guilty.

- Do you see him? - Who?

He hasn't taken his eyes off me since we came in...

I've had enough now.

- What are you doing? - I'm staring him down.

This strategy always works.

It'll be hard not hearing from Marc after three years.

It'll be like giving up smoking.

- I've always been a bit envious of you. - Why?

You can live by yourself, without needing somebody by your side.

Did you want me?

Marc just called me, he's coming here to look for work.

He's moving here, he wants to be with me forever.

Thank you for your kind attention.

As you know, it is difficult to diagnose the difference

between pathological depression and sadness.

This is why I'd like to mention something I feel strongly about.

With reference to sadness I wonder if our products,

more than curing suffering, actually hide it...

to those who will choose to prescribe and use this treatment.

Let us look at the characteristics and structure of Hdt8 molecules.

- What's happening? - There are problems with the translation.

- Are these the headphones? - Yes.

I can't hear anything.

- Sorry, it's my fault. - No problem, we start over again.

- This has never happened to me. - It's alright.

- I can speak slower. - No, the speed was fine.

- So, can I start? - Yes.

- Where shall I start off from? - Wherever you want.

- I'll start with the molecule. - Alright.

By analysing the molecule...

we can see that it has a proteic connection of 30%

with a slow distribution of tissue...

Sorry... with a slow distribution of tissue which allows this match.

"Dear Valeria, I have to leave right away.

I'm sorry, stay as long as you want. Love, Mom."

- Valeria? - Weren't you leaving on Tuesday?

- I'm leaving a bit earlier. - How's your mother?

She sends her love. I'll go to sleep, I'm dead tired.

- Goodnight. - Goodnight.

This building and this apartment were redecorated two years ago.

The rent includes the laundry and the cleaning service.

As you can see, the kitchen is fully-equipped.

It belonged to Dr. Alfieri's dog, the previous tenant, then it died.

He loved the dog more than he loved humans.

Animals shouldn't be kept in apartments.

- So Dr. Alfieri's moved to Rome? - Yes, for work. Suddenly.

Where's your friend? She keeps you waiting, doesn't she?

- What's wrong? Did you have a fight? - No.

You make a nice couple.

There's nothing wrong with it. I'd like to see how you two...

At least I made you laugh!

I can't understand whether you're sad or angry. Let me guess.

Both. Sad because your boyfriend's dumped you...

- Do you leave near here? - No.

- Do you have a car? - Yes.

Let's go then.

Marc should be here already.

- Platform twenty-two. - I'll wait for you at the bar.

- I want to have a coffee. - Five minutes, okay?

The Eurostar train 402 for Rome is departing from platform three.

The Eurostar train for Rome is departing from platform three.

Hi, Sonia. It's Valeria... Are you there?

Sorry for leaving like that without telling you first.

- Where are you? - I'm in Rome.

Yes, I know. It all happened so quickly, I'll explain later.

I'm fine.

It's a long story, I can't explain now...

but it's something I have to do.

I have to go, my card's run out. Alright. I'll call again. Bye.

GRISSI FOUNDATION SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Didn't you see me?

- Can you move your knee? - Yes, it's nothing.

- I just lost my balance. - The hospital is close by.

I don't even know your name. What's your name?

- Valeria. - Flavia.

Forgive me for not shaking hands, I wouldn't want another accident.

- Leave me here, please. - Where are you going?

It's already really late. I live just around the corner.

I'll leave you my number...

- Are you sure? - Yes, really.

- Goodbye, Valeria. - Goodbye.

Professor of Criminal Law La Sapienza University, Rome

To sum up, we can say that making a confession

has always been a way of going against oneself.

It happens in criminal proceedings, but one thing must be clear:

the confession must adhere to the rules of the criminal proceedings.

The confession we shall talk about today

is solely the statement made against oneself.

Is your knee better?

I put some ointment on it and I slept well.

I told you it was nothing.

Why did the woman you quoted in the lesson confess?

Because she felt guilty, I think.

That secret was impossible to keep. What would you have done?

If you commit such a crime, you have to go all the way.

That's easy to say, but when you're stricken with remorse...

I don't believe that people repent... not in this way.

These situations intrigue me. I'd love to know what they say!

What are you studying? I've never seen you before.

- I've graduated. - What have you studied?

Foreign languages.

I've just arrived here in Rome, I'm looking for a job.

- Your accent is funny. Where are you from? - Trieste.

I've lived abroad a lot. I've been living in To... in Milan.

You've come from Milan to get a job in Rome? You'll change your mind.

No... you're the kind of person who never regrets anything.

- I had to come here. - Meaning?

"If you've never lived in a family, you need to cut with your past."

Sorry... I didn't mean to be rude.

- Hi, what would you like? - I'm here about the ad.

- Are you looking for a waitress? - You need to speak to Owl.

He's over there.

Thanks.

Yes, but if the board of professors is still divided and...

- Hi. - I'm listening... a friend's arrived.

Sorry... Come in!

Really? Come in...

Yes, sure.

It depends.

We have spoken about it to the rector.

We know about it already.

We always have the same arguments, we stay there for hours...

But there's no point...

It becomes a vicious circle!

Let's see how they react and we'll take action accordingly.

Alright? You have a good evening too.

Sorry, it's phone-call time.

I should have called you, but I was passing by.

I'm glad. I wanted to call you, but I don't have your phone number.

I've got something for you.

You might not believe in these things.

- It's a beautiful color. Thanks. - You must carry it with you.

They say it strengthens the spirit and the heart.

I imagined a different house, it's so big. Do you live by yourself?

Yes. That's what my partner and I decided.

- What's his name? - Massimo.

- So, how do you like Rome? - It's nice...

Even though at times you feel like an unwanted guest.

- I had the same impression, too. - Aren't you from Rome?

I was the same age as you when I moved here.

- Won't you take your coat off? - I'm going now.

Can't you stay a minute?

I'll make some tea.

Sorry, I didn't mean to...

She came looking for me, but I think she doesn't like me.

She stares at me with those eyes...

I wasn't very nice to her, I was in a bad mood. Now I feel guilty.

- Come off it! - Yes, I feel a bit guilty.

She gave me a gift today. Guess what it was.

- The same stone you gave me. - The same one?

The exact same.

Where are the two Gin Tonics for table four?

They'll be ready in a minute.

Thanks, but if you keep covering for me you'll get fired too.

If I loose my job because of you, I'll move in with you.

- Get used to cardboard boxes, then. - Have you just moved?

Tomorrow I'll be homeless.

- Goodnight, then. - Goodnight.

- Alright, aren't you coming up? - I don't like residential hotels.

- Okay. See you tomorrow. - Wait.

Miss Valeria called at 11:15. Call her back.

Hello... Hold on, I'll see if she's asleep.

Valeria! It's for you.

Yes? Flavia, it's you!

It's alright. No problem.

This afternoon? Yes, of course I'm free.

Alright, that's fine.

See you later. Bye!

How come you're so happy?

I get nervous, then I can't think straight.

- How much for the room? - Who said anything about money?

- My flatmate's paying. - What if he comes back?

Not before the end of the month. If he comes, I'll kick him out.

You see? It's easy.

- I don't want to waste your time. - I don't have a deadline.

Of course, I'd like to finish.

For one reason or another, I always get lost along the way.

- I'm a bit distracted, too. - You seem quite determined.

You'll be a great help to me, not like the person before you.

You wanted a job, right?

Excuse me.

Hello? Oh, Massimo!

No... What?