The Bloodstained Shadow (1978) Movie Script
1
May I?
Sorry?
Are they are all free?
Of course, please sit down.
Thank you!
Wait, I'll help you...
Thank you.
I'm sorry, excuse me.
Don't worry about it... luckily
I'm totally disorganised!
- There, all OK now!
- Thanks.
It should not move about now.
Want a look?
Thanks.
It's all about modern art.
Do you paint?
Do you live in Venice?
No, but a little
nearby island!? Thanks!
My pleasure.
It must be nice to
know how to paint!
Why's that?
Well... I'm just saying.
Well, seeing as you also live
here... we may see each other again?
Yes, maybe.
There he is!
- Stefano!? At last.
- Morning Professor.
It's been so long! I'm so
happy to see you again!
Me too! Let me look at you!
You don't look that great,
you're thin, pale, you...
Come on, don't start
with the preaching.
OK, we need to remedy
this, lets go to Toni's.
A good lunch will pick you
up, you'll see, let's go.
- Good Morning!
- Hey!
You never miss an
opportunity, do you?
No, it was just someone
I met travelling.
Gaspare, do me a favour,
Take my brothers bags
back to the parish house.
We'll be back in a few hours!
No problem, with pleasure!? See
you later Professor.
See you later, Gaspare. Thank you.
Now, let's eat!
OK... until later.
Here we go! For the
Professor, who has come back.
- Thanks Tony, you keeping well?
- Always.
Toni!? 3 hours I've
been waiting here!
Wait a moment!? Have
some patience guys!
A bit of rest will help
with your long journey.
I hope so!
I'm really tired!
You don't know what it has
cost me leaving the University.
I think I'm in need
of a neurologist.
You work too much,
your head is in your books
from morning to night.
Nothing has really changed, has it?
No, nothing really changes here,
a perfect spot for priests.
Marriages, baptisms and
funerals, not much else.
Back to you though,
you still living alone?
Yes, a few adventures,
but I've remained very provincial.
Here we go, polenta and quail.
Happy?
I've been dreaming about this polenta!
Thanks.
Smells wonderful!
I'll take this.
I'd forgotten how good
the food was here.
I assure you I already feel better.
I've always said that!
You should come back and
live in the country.
Who is she? I've
never seen her before.
I'm really quite scared of her.
What do you mean?
She is meant to be a
medium of some kind.
She does strange
rituals in her house?
At these sittings, there are always
the same 2 or 3 people. Incredible!
I've always thought these spiritual
sittings were just neurotic folk,
So, who are these people?
One of them is the
local doctor here.
Don't tell me that it's Fantini?
No, the old guy died
a few years ago.
It's someone quite well known.
You know, he also has
a practice in Venice.
He is wealthy too, spends a lot
of time in the casino as well.
Really?
With what he has, he could really
help the poor people of the village.
Instead, he is annoyed with me.
He practically boycotts
me, he's an atheist.
Years ago, he killed his wife
while cleaning his hunting rifle.
Nothing happened, he
has powerful friends.
He now lives with his lover,
she's good for nothing.
A slut he brought from Venice.
Here we go gents, this is on me.
Doctor Aloisi?
Where are you going? Leaving?
Indeed!
I'm off!
Good day!
Good day!
Yes, that was him and
he's not the only one.
- What you saying then?
- Nardi, the midwife, also takes part at these sittings.
Some say that he has a crazy
son, whom he hides away.
He's frightened that he
gets locked up again.
They say he does illegal
procedures as well,
abortions on under-age
girls, just so we're clear.
And the third person you mentioned?
Count Mariani.
He comes from a family corrupted
and destroyed by alcohol,
a person without morals.
He's someone who should disappear
off the face of the earth.
That's right... I vaguely
remember Mariani.
Do you not think
this is all gossip?
No, he's a sinner.
Unfortunately, it's not gossip.
It's just that the son of
one of my parishioners,
told me during confession that
the lowlife had tried to...
My god!
I was about to reveal his secret.
Vikam duxoet Na sir.
Vie lie Ste sir.
Vie lie Ste sir.
Moga Li da govorja's vas sir.
Moga Li da govorja's vas sir.
Moga Li da govorja's vas sir.
Vikam duxoet Na sir.
Vie lie Ste sir.
Vie lie Ste sir.
Vie lie Ste sir.
Vikam duxoet Na sir.
- You must be tired, are you not?
- A little.
I got your luggage
taken to your room.
Here we go, this is your room.
Anything you need
tonight, just call me.
Gaspare lives near the Sacristy
and I'm on the floor above,
- Good night!
- Good night,
Saver of souls!
Help! Help!
Help! Help!
Stefano!
Stefano!
Stefano!
Gaspare!
Gaspare!
Where have you been?
I heard knocking at the door
so I went to see who it was.
I saw Professor Stefano,
I tried to call him,
but he disappeared.
We need to find him, something
terrible has happened.
Paolo!...Paolo! What's happened?
Finally you are here, something
horrible has happened.
I've witnessed a murder,
right in front of my eyes.
A murder?
Yes! Right under my window, in the
little square behind the church.
Come, lets go and take a look.
There, over there.
I don't see anything.
What? Nothing?
It's not possible,
I know a woman fell to the
ground here, I can't be mistaken.
Did you recognise her?
No, I could not recognise either
of them, it was too far away.
There is no body though, it can't have
disappeared from one moment to the next.
It was probably just a scuffle.
It's possible it was just a scuffle.
Come on, it's the only explanation,
if not, the body would still be here.
You've misinterpreted what
you've seen, let's go back.
Maybe you're right...
'If one talks of murder
then we'll talk about yours'
Stefano! Look at this. I
found it under my door.
The murderer believes I might have seen
him and is threatening to kill me,
believe me I wasn't
able to see him.
Then it really was a murder,
And what does this old family
photo of ours have to do with it?
I can't understand it either.
It's better we go to the police.
Of course,
Lets leave the photo however,
It could get us into trouble.
Yes, you're right,
For the moment it's better
we don't mention to anyone.
Don Paolo... Don Paolo!
Down near the church,
they've discovered a body!
Inspector, it's evident that
the body has been moved,
The cause of death was strangulation
and the woman did everything
to defend herself.
Come on, move away!
This is not a show!
Hi Father, you are too late!
At this stage only
coroner is required.
So it was true,
What was that Father?
Oh nothing, nothing at all.
She was strangled, like that
other girl, you remember Father?
She was called Andriani I think,
it was the last murder
that happened here.
Many years ago now.
The murderer was never found.
Santucci?
Call the public prosecutor in Venice.
Straight away Inspector.
In the name of the Father,
the Son and the Holy Spirit,
Lord have mercy and
absolves you of your sins.
Help me Paolo, help
me, I don't feel well!
Stefano?
Come on... I'll take you home.
Father, a moment please?
Blessed lady, you were
in confession yesterday.
Father Paolo, I just wanted to
say that person molested my child,
It's got to end and you
must do something about it.
- I will do it today, please don't worry Antonietta.
- Thank you, thank you.
Hi there priest, what do you want?
I'd like to speak to the Count.
Please come in.
This way,
After you.
Please, Father Paolo.
Great, well done!
This child has great
passion for music,
he likes to play and never stop.
- I'm here because...
- Thomas, fetch my cigarettes, I can't find them.
Thanks... you were saying Father,
I've come to see you as
I've received some complaints.
Is the piano distracting you?
I'm here for an important reason
and you need to listen to me.
I'm listening, I'm listening.
Am I not listening?
Michele, that's enough, on you go.
You know exactly what I'm here to
talk about, don't pretend otherwise.
Ah really, I don't understand.
Have my dogs disturbed
some stupid chickens,
No Count, we are not
talking about chickens.
Time to stop this, God
watches and will judge you.
Speak clearly and not in parables.
I'm starting to lose my patience.
Patience has already
been lost in the town.
It's a constant battle of morals,
and putting children in danger.
- You should be ashamed.
- Enough!
I won't tolerate being insulted
by some country town priest
parading as the Messiah.
It's me who has had enough!
My soul is blackened just
by listening to you.
Go, get out of my house!
I've had enough of you!
Don't annoy me anymore
with your Church rhetoric.
Don't set foot in this house again,
not even for the last rites.
I'd rather go to Hell instead.
- Thomas.
- Yes?
Thomas, get me a drink.
- Did you hear him?
- Yes.
How dare he.
You can't stay in your own house
anymore and do what you like.
You'll look after me, won't you?
Come on, leave me alone
and give me peace.
Bugger off, go back
to your grandmother's.
Hey!
No, no it's really nice,
but I can't spend too much.
Come on, it's not so
much, hand made too.
Let's say 150 and it's a deal.
Are you trying to ruin me,
smaller items sold for that price,
200 and only because
we know each other.
I can't go lower than that.
- Then there is the transport as well.
- I can't deal with you Assunta.
It's a chest that's
falling to pieces.
- Away with you, I like you more than the others.
- OK you win, I'm not discussing it anymore.
Look who it is! You spying on me?
- Well, I was passing by...
- Have it delivered to my house tomorrow, OK?
Thank you and God Bless.
Yes! God Bless! Damn you!
I shouldn't have come, every
time she persuades me.
Anyway, what you doing around here?
- Me, just trying to relax.
- Me too.
I lived just there as a child.
I come back when I can and when
I do, I fall into the trap.
- And that would be?
- Simple, by always working.
I'm into furniture and when I see something
I like, I buy it, like just now.
Me on the other hand, I'm
into bread and equations.
Well, you seem to be
surviving just fine.
How peaceful, you need it once in
a while, don't you think? -Indeed.
We've not been that lucky so far.
As soon as we arrived we discovered
the body of an old fraud.
I knew her...
Oh excuse me,
She was an old witch
more than a medium.
I think the odd goings-on
covered up her extortion racket.
Maybe we should cut
short this discussion.
You know we have not
even introduced ourselves.
Stefano, Professor Stefano D'Arcangelo.
Sandra Sellani, nice to
meet you, Professor!
The pleasure is all
mine... Miss Architect!
Bye Toni.
Come here, sit down and listen.
I'm warning you now,
I'm a terrible cook.
- Go figure, I'm used to eating at cafeteria's.
- Perfect then!
- Morning Miss Sandra.
- Morning Mrs Nardi
I was just talking
about you yesterday.
Are you well? When
did you get back?
I've got a few days off,
so I arrived yesterday.
Ah OK... and how is your mother?
Well, she is a little better.
Good to hear, give her my best.
Thanks, see you soon!
See you soon.
- Good day.
- Good day.
- Who was that?
- It was Mrs. Nardi, the midwife.
My brother mentioned her,
said she was a little odd.
Is that not Andreani? Andreani?
Come in, I'll buy you a drink.
Andreani? Where are you going,
come in and have some wine.
Oh well... what's with him?
Paolo?
I found another message,
over in the Sacristy.
- 'The past and your fate are linked to your death.'
- You see? They won't leave me in peace
I need to know who it is
or else I'll go crazy.
Plus that photo that
they are obsessed with.
Calm down, we'll get to the
bottom of this, I'll help you.
- Don't be scared.
- Scared? He wants to kill me.
They are threatening me because they think I
saw them, but I didn't!
- Calm down Paolo.
My poor brother.
Since you got here, terrible
things have happened.
You're in Hell.
- Not the peace that you needed, I'm sorry.
- Don't worry.
Your situation is more
important than my health.
Believe me.
Miss, I'm mortified,
- I'm sorry, so very sorry.
- It's OK.
I gave you a fright,
I did not know whether
to call you or not.
You gave me such a scare.
Why have you followed me
all the way to Venice?
It was an unforgivable
shock, please excuse me,
I saw you leave the town
very early this morning.
So I was curious.
After everything that has happened,
I don't know what to think.
It's better we go
inside, is it not?
If I'm not disturbing!
Lots of pictures!
You like them?
You paint them all yourself?
- No, my mother.
- Does your mother live here?
In reality it's not my mother
but my father's second wife,
I come see her once in a while.
- Who is it? Sandra?
- Excuse me a moment, she's very ill.
Of course. Who is it? Sandra?
Excuse me a moment, she's very ill.
- Who is it? Sandra?
- Excuse me a moment, she's very ill.
Mum, it's me.
- Here you go.
- Thanks.
Did you manage to get
some sleep last night?
No, none at all.
Let me take you temperature, OK?
What you doing? Come
in, this is my mother.
This is Stefano D'Arcangelo, brother
of Father Paolo, do you remember?
Yes, Father Paolo,
It has been a while...
Don't worry come in,
Let me make a call
and I'm all yours.
The last time your brother was
in Venice, he came to visit me,
Hello, it's Sandra Sellani.
I'm at my mother's house,
I got everything at the pharmacy,
Don't worry about
coming this morning.
I'll take care of the injections.
I'll be done in a
bit... around 12 or 12.30,
Yes, I'll wait, see you then, OK.
Paintings really are
a passion of yours.
It's just an interest really,
I'll get back to the town,
- Sorry again for being such an idiot.
- Don't worry it will be me tonight when you taste dinner.
- Remember you are coming to mine tonight?
- Of course.
- 'Bye.
- 'Bye.
You need to have some rest,
you won't get better
going out in your boat.
- I need to go out to work, Doctor.
- Well take these pills and we'll see.
See you in a month.
- Good day.
- See you.
Come in.
Are you nuts?
You know we can't be seen together,
I know, but soon they
will question me,
What are you worried about,
just tell the truth.
They've already questioned the Count,
you know what he's like.
Yes, that idiot,
I hope he hasn't said too much.
Mrs Nardi, we bump
into each other a lot.
No... well you know how it is.
I'm late, I need to go.
Thank you Doctor.
Remember, no false moves,
your health might suffer.
Come on, there's no-one in.
Mrs Bitelli said she saw her go in.
You trust that idiot?
I'll try knocking.
Mrs Nardi?
Maybe she's out somewhere.
You always do this to your friends?
This is nothing, come on!
- Careful. Slowly.
- There we go.
And to think, I'm
the sedentary type.
Perfect... if we move it,
it could look better.
You are quite the comedian!
- Ah, that's better.
- Listen, do you miss the village much?
Since I've been at the University,
I've only made a few trips.
The last was 5 or 6 years ago.
Can you pass me that cloth?
- Which one?
- That one, the yellow one.
Has your brother always stayed here?
No, he went away
to study in Padova.
It did not go well, he
argued with the teachers and
was isolated by his classmates.
And with that character, he
became a priest? Not bad!
You know, he entered the
seminary for my mother,
you know how it goes.
After that he fell
into a deep depression,
In the end, he got over it.
Oh god! Dessert! I just knew it.
And now what?
Don't worry about it,
It always happens when you want
to make a good first impression,
Thank goodness you are not
a child, I'd die of regret.
Stefano, do you feel better?
Sorry Sandra,
I don't feel so good,
I'd better go home.
- Do you want me to call Doctor Aloisi?
- And then, no it's fine.
I'm sorry I ruined the evening.
Don't worry about it.
We can do another time.
I'll call you, see you later.
Let's have some music
and open the champagne,
I want to have fun tonight.
I'm heading out tonight.
What? Can't you stay with me?
No, tonight I can't.
In fact, I want to use my day-off,
I'm due one, I believe.
No problem dearest, but can
you not go out another day?
I feel really quite
sad tonight, alone...
- I really need you!
- I'm sorry.
- Please wait a moment.
- Leave me in peace.
You whore, you'll find yourself
back out on the streets!
Without my money, you're finished!
If you leave, then never come back!
Thomas?
Is that you?
Thomas?
It's you isn't it?
Thomas?
Thomas?
Enough with the jokes!
Yes, yes, it's useless
telling me that,
there is not much I can do,
nobody wants to help me here.
He was killed with a
spear to the chest.
Of course, Mr Prosecutor.
Ah, I forgot to say to you,
We found the house
totally upside down,
as if the killer,
had been looking for something.
Of course, they will be questioned
the other 3 were over at the mediums
house on the day of the murder.
That leaves only Aloisi and Nardi but
there is no evidence against them.
OK, I've done what I
can, now it's up to you.
I'm at your disposal sir.
Look not on our sins but on
the faith of your Church,
and graciously grant her peace and
unity in accordance with your will,
who live and reign forever and ever.
Peace be with you.
'Remember Priest, Silence
keeps you alive'
Lamb of God,
Who takes away the
sins of the world.
This is really odd,
These notes definitely
have some other meaning,
They are going to kill me,
What can I do to escape this?
- What can I do?
- We've got to wait.
They will make a false move,
Let's just be calm,
I'm going to look over
these notes again,
It's useless Stefano, I've
read them so many times.
Whomever is writing
them is not crazy.
Look, here is something
we've not noticed before,
- it could be important.
- I don't see anything.
Look more closely, look
at the letter 'T'
- Look carefully Paolo, it's flawed.
- Flawed how?
See, it is missing this upper nick,
It's a small fault, but
better than nothing.
Hopefully we can take
something from it!
I don't know why,
but something reminds me of
that young girls murder.
But it happened so many years ago.
- Is it possible?
- It's only an idea.
Could it possibly
be the same person?
Who for some strange reason,
has returned to kill.
- Nothing links these murders at all.
- I know but...
We can't leave anything
to chance however,
Sorry, excuse me.
Father Paolo.
Do any relatives of the
girl remain in the village?
Are you Mr Andreani?
That's me.
I know it's painful for you but...
could you speak to me in regards to
the death of your daughter?
I can't talk about, I just can't.
Wait a moment Mr Andreani,
- Please!
- I said I don't know anything.
A nightmare is coming back to the
village, it could be the same maniac.
Did you never have any
suspects or doubts back then?
When you are poor like me, you
can't have doubts or suspicions.
What do you mean?
What the hell do you want from me?
Is it not enough that my family
were destroyed by what happened?
What more do you all want from me?
- I need to know.
- Well, I need to forget.
Now just go!
Leave me in peace.
Listen to me.
If you know what's good for you.
Father Paolo?
Sorry for asking, but would you
mind if I left tonight for Venice?
Yes, of course, it's not a problem.
Thanks Father, I'll see you tomorrow.
OK, good night.
Good night.
Is someone there?
Who is it?
It was not an accident!
You often pray in
front of that cross?
Of course, so?
He tried to kill you too.
The noise you heard was so the
killer could get you in position.
I checked the cord, it
was not frayed at all.
It was completely cut!
What can we do?
I don't know unfortunately.
The inspector says the main
suspects are Aloisi and Nardi.
The Count has been killed,
The leads from the
girl killed years ago,
have come to nothing.
All we have is a faulty typewriter
and messages we don't understand.
I really don't know what to do.
- Oh god, no, please no.
- This nothing, lets go faster.
Please, that's enough!
Careful!
You are totally crazy!
How did you talk me into this?
How do you feel now?
You were so scared.
I've never had so much fun!
Look how nice!
And now, motors in reverse!
Yes, let's go!
This is my favourite corner.
It's where I go when I feel down.
- I get in front of my easel.
- Did you do any exhibitions?
None, I don't get on
with the gallery owners.
Sometimes I sell some to my clients,
They are not bad at all.
Thank you, you are so kind.
I so need the fire
after all that cold air.
It was great fun.
So you enjoyed yourself?
You look funny in my robe.
I'm off, Marietta will arrive in about
30 minutes for the night-shift.
- Until tomorrow morning, good night.
- Good night and thank you.
Come on, your mummy is here with
lots of nice things for you.
Come on.
Now let's eat.
Come now, don't be
silly... it's good isn't it?
Two...
What is it?
Tell mummy.
What's happened?
Miriam?
Was she bad to you?
She betray you?
Let me show you then,
You mean thing!
What did you do to my baby?
I'm going to punish
you, stop being bad.
I told you to be good to him,
now you are for it,
off with your arms!
There! Off with your legs as well!
You take advantage
of his good nature,
Away with these ugly eyes too.
Now you can't see, away with them.
Away with these eyes, away!
He liked you so
much, yes like that!
Come now, be calm.
She was bad and I've punished her.
Be calm,
That's it.
Good boy.
- Here Sandra, coffee?
- I don't want any.
Don't be this way.
You need to be strong.
You want me to go?
No, you've been so
kind, it's just...
why would anyone want to kill her?
Maybe it was not premeditated?
And the painting?
Yeah, the painting.
Wait a moment,
I think the painting is the key to all
this, I don't know why but I do... look.
Here are all the photographs
painted by my mother.
Look, that's the one.
Nothing is coming to mind.
The painting must be vital to
the murderer for some reason,
I think so too.
That strange image, I've
definitely seen it before,
I thought it was odd the
first time I saw it,
Oh dear, it's late, I've got a meeting
my old professor in Venice at 9pm.
- Come with me?
- No, I'm too tired.
I'm going to go paint,
it will relax me.
I'll be back before midnight,
I don't want you to be here alone.
Esposito! Stop here.
Did the Inspector really say
we should keep patrolling?
The Inspector says lots of things! We've
been going round in circles like idiots!
Shall we stop?
It's bloody cold tonight!
How about we get a sandwich?
Why not.
- Hi there Professor!
- Good Evening!
Hey, see him, that's
Professor D'Arcangelo,
He's just come from the house
of that hot little artist,
whose mother was killed
the other night,
He's leaving now... just
as it's time for bed!
- So what you are saying is...
- I'm saying nothing...
Well for me, the Professor
comes across as a queer,
nothing is happening between them.
She is a really pretty girl,
if I were in his position... well... if
I was much younger that is!
From the RAI theatre,
that was 'Studio Concert',
so ending our transmission
celebrating the 3rd Music Festival...
- Sorry Miss.
- Oh God!
Sorry, but I heard a
scream and a shadow
with someone running
away from the house.
Yes, I know, I thought
it was a burglar,
I was upstairs and I heard a noise
so I came down to see who it was.
Obviously he heard you and he ran,
you feeling OK? Not really, no.
I just got a fright!
Nothing doing, he's gone.
Miss, do you mind if we look
around, for both our benefits?
It's 10am,
Shall we get up?
No, a little longer especially
after what happened last night.
I might go and see
Paolo for a bit then?
Bye!
Bye!
Hey Paolo!
You didn't come home last night, we
were about to send out a search party.
- Well, you know...
- I don't want to know.
You are very struck with Sandra eh?
- Breathe slowly, is it sore?
- No.
- Here.
- No.
- Here.
- No.
Breath a little
heavier, is it painful?
A little...
And here?
My dear Andreani, your
liver is in bad shape,
the only thing that you can do is
to stop drinking!
Listen, I only came to you to
get something for the pain,
- Not for you to start telling me what to do.
- OK, but for me...
continuing like this will mean
you leaving this world! Me?
Just think about yourself!
Hello? Ah it's you,
I'll be finished soon,
No... get the others to go
with you to the casino.
I'll meet you there soon..yes... bye!
Mother ever chaste!
Pray for us.
Mother ever virgin!
Pray for us.
Mother without sin!
Pray for us.
Virgin ever powerful!
Pray for us.
Virgin ever mild!
Pray for us.
Mystic Rose!
Pray for us.
Tower of David!
Pray for us.
Tower of ivory!
Pray for us.
Morning Star!
Pray for us.
The health of the sick!
Pray for us.
Guider of sinners!
Pray for us.
Comforter of the sick!
'NOW I will kill you.'
15,16,17,18,19,20 and 21.
OK Father, that is enough for today.
- I can bring the plans for the new area next week.
- OK.
- See you next week.
- Are you not coming?
- It's getting dark.
- No, I still have a bit to do.
As you wish Father,
I'll see you soon.
I'll be in Rome in about 2 or
3 days time, at the very latest.
That's great, see you soon.
I can't put it off any longer.
As for the rest, not even the
police understand what is going on.
The painting remains
a mystery as well.
Indeed, but the messages to
my brother worry me more.
I asked him to come away with
me but he is too obstinate.
He thinks the Parish
can't cope without him.
That reminds me,
- I've not even managed to see him this morning.
- Oh god, what a mess!
- Whenever I go somewhere, I take the whole house with me.
- Hang on, let me help.
You take all your letters
with you as well?
What you doing crouched down there?
At least ask my permission first.
This is it, this is the answer.
When did you send this letter?
Awhile ago, to find
out how my mother was.
Now I know who has
committed all these murders!
- I need to go straight-away.
- Don't be absurd, you don't really think...
- I'll come with you.
- No, you're going nowhere.
Don't worry, nothing
will happen to me.
Head back to the parish house
and stay with my brother.
I don't want you to
be alone in the house.
So it was her then!
Nardi! That's not possible!
Paolo! Paolo!
It's Nardi's crazy son,
I had to fight back.
He murdered all the others
just like he did his mother.
He is the one who has
spread death among us.
Calm down Paolo, calm down.
It's finally all over.
Tell me he's not
dead, tell me please.
He's only knocked out, don't worry.
You said he was Nardi's son?
So it's true what they used
to whisper in the village!
He managed to stay hidden
for so many years.
Unbelievable!
Even though you have taken the lives
of so many, we cannot judge you!
It will be divine justice.
Finally, this nightmare is over.
Now all of you head
home, get some rest
and tomorrow I'll
take your statements.
OK.
- I'm going to head back to the house, I'm very tired.
- No problem, I will take Sandra home.
Now we are back where we started.
Stefano, what is it?
Are still worried?
Sorry darling, but there is
something not quite right.
The painting for example.
That bloody painting!
It makes no sense that
the lunatic stole it.
Unless it was his
mother that wanted it.
OK, but why did she
not just take it?
She's often been to our house,
she's had many an occasion.
The typewriter was
definitely hers as well.
Let me take another look at
the photograph of the painting.
- It's gone, the photo has gone.
- What?
Weird!
Then he knew about
the photo as well.
Then he was here that evening.
Let's go Stefano, I'm afraid, I
don't want to stay here anymore.
Of course.
Wait a moment.
Here I am, ready.
Stefano!
Stefano, what is it?
Are you in shock?
The murderer, Paolo,
It wasn't that poor crazy boy.
Only now is everything clear!
The child in my nightmares
all those years ago was me!
Me! Because I unwittingly and tearfully
was an accessory to murder and
because I knew who the murderer was!
Who was it, tell me!
All those jumbled images
in my head were unclear,
Until you said
something a while back.
'Just like he killed his mother'
How did you know she was dead?
Truthfully, it was the police who
said that, do you not remember?
But you knew before them!
Before they even arrived!
Nardi's son only wanted
to avenge his mother!
Because he'd seen you kill her!
How... did... you... kill... the... others?
There is one put me off the scent,
You could not have
killed the medium!
You and I were
together in the church.
Instead it was Nardi,
who was being blackmailed
by the medium
due to her son and the abortions.
While she carried out the murder,
she saw you at the window.
Scared that you would recognise her,
later on in the medium's
house, as well as the tapes
she also found the proof
to accuse you with.
It was this bible which
you had been looking for.
It was the evidence from back then
that the police could never find.
Your name is even written on it.
It was the medium that found
it that day by the cliff.
She took the only evidence
that it had been you!
Look, look what was
written in this newspaper.
In the victims hands were
three pages from a bible.
It's the three pages
missing from your bible,
so Nardi threatened you with this
because you had seen her that night.
That explains the anonymous notes
and why she wanted to kill you.
Please don't go on.
I beg you, don't.
You couldn't have known,
who knew of your past murder.
It could have been any of them.
Those who often met with the medium.
You had to kill them all.
So your murder
would never come to light.
Stefano, you could never understand,
you were a little boy,
you hid it all in your unconscious.
However, I could not.
I've never stopped
remembering what happened.
It has always tormented me.
Never being able to
atone for what I did.
I could have helped you.
A murdering priest?
How could you have helped?
Paolo!
No!
Paolo!
Paolo!
Paolo, stop!
Paolo!
No!
Paolo, listen to me, please!
Paolo!
I beg you!
Stop!
May I?
Sorry?
Are they are all free?
Of course, please sit down.
Thank you!
Wait, I'll help you...
Thank you.
I'm sorry, excuse me.
Don't worry about it... luckily
I'm totally disorganised!
- There, all OK now!
- Thanks.
It should not move about now.
Want a look?
Thanks.
It's all about modern art.
Do you paint?
Do you live in Venice?
No, but a little
nearby island!? Thanks!
My pleasure.
It must be nice to
know how to paint!
Why's that?
Well... I'm just saying.
Well, seeing as you also live
here... we may see each other again?
Yes, maybe.
There he is!
- Stefano!? At last.
- Morning Professor.
It's been so long! I'm so
happy to see you again!
Me too! Let me look at you!
You don't look that great,
you're thin, pale, you...
Come on, don't start
with the preaching.
OK, we need to remedy
this, lets go to Toni's.
A good lunch will pick you
up, you'll see, let's go.
- Good Morning!
- Hey!
You never miss an
opportunity, do you?
No, it was just someone
I met travelling.
Gaspare, do me a favour,
Take my brothers bags
back to the parish house.
We'll be back in a few hours!
No problem, with pleasure!? See
you later Professor.
See you later, Gaspare. Thank you.
Now, let's eat!
OK... until later.
Here we go! For the
Professor, who has come back.
- Thanks Tony, you keeping well?
- Always.
Toni!? 3 hours I've
been waiting here!
Wait a moment!? Have
some patience guys!
A bit of rest will help
with your long journey.
I hope so!
I'm really tired!
You don't know what it has
cost me leaving the University.
I think I'm in need
of a neurologist.
You work too much,
your head is in your books
from morning to night.
Nothing has really changed, has it?
No, nothing really changes here,
a perfect spot for priests.
Marriages, baptisms and
funerals, not much else.
Back to you though,
you still living alone?
Yes, a few adventures,
but I've remained very provincial.
Here we go, polenta and quail.
Happy?
I've been dreaming about this polenta!
Thanks.
Smells wonderful!
I'll take this.
I'd forgotten how good
the food was here.
I assure you I already feel better.
I've always said that!
You should come back and
live in the country.
Who is she? I've
never seen her before.
I'm really quite scared of her.
What do you mean?
She is meant to be a
medium of some kind.
She does strange
rituals in her house?
At these sittings, there are always
the same 2 or 3 people. Incredible!
I've always thought these spiritual
sittings were just neurotic folk,
So, who are these people?
One of them is the
local doctor here.
Don't tell me that it's Fantini?
No, the old guy died
a few years ago.
It's someone quite well known.
You know, he also has
a practice in Venice.
He is wealthy too, spends a lot
of time in the casino as well.
Really?
With what he has, he could really
help the poor people of the village.
Instead, he is annoyed with me.
He practically boycotts
me, he's an atheist.
Years ago, he killed his wife
while cleaning his hunting rifle.
Nothing happened, he
has powerful friends.
He now lives with his lover,
she's good for nothing.
A slut he brought from Venice.
Here we go gents, this is on me.
Doctor Aloisi?
Where are you going? Leaving?
Indeed!
I'm off!
Good day!
Good day!
Yes, that was him and
he's not the only one.
- What you saying then?
- Nardi, the midwife, also takes part at these sittings.
Some say that he has a crazy
son, whom he hides away.
He's frightened that he
gets locked up again.
They say he does illegal
procedures as well,
abortions on under-age
girls, just so we're clear.
And the third person you mentioned?
Count Mariani.
He comes from a family corrupted
and destroyed by alcohol,
a person without morals.
He's someone who should disappear
off the face of the earth.
That's right... I vaguely
remember Mariani.
Do you not think
this is all gossip?
No, he's a sinner.
Unfortunately, it's not gossip.
It's just that the son of
one of my parishioners,
told me during confession that
the lowlife had tried to...
My god!
I was about to reveal his secret.
Vikam duxoet Na sir.
Vie lie Ste sir.
Vie lie Ste sir.
Moga Li da govorja's vas sir.
Moga Li da govorja's vas sir.
Moga Li da govorja's vas sir.
Vikam duxoet Na sir.
Vie lie Ste sir.
Vie lie Ste sir.
Vie lie Ste sir.
Vikam duxoet Na sir.
- You must be tired, are you not?
- A little.
I got your luggage
taken to your room.
Here we go, this is your room.
Anything you need
tonight, just call me.
Gaspare lives near the Sacristy
and I'm on the floor above,
- Good night!
- Good night,
Saver of souls!
Help! Help!
Help! Help!
Stefano!
Stefano!
Stefano!
Gaspare!
Gaspare!
Where have you been?
I heard knocking at the door
so I went to see who it was.
I saw Professor Stefano,
I tried to call him,
but he disappeared.
We need to find him, something
terrible has happened.
Paolo!...Paolo! What's happened?
Finally you are here, something
horrible has happened.
I've witnessed a murder,
right in front of my eyes.
A murder?
Yes! Right under my window, in the
little square behind the church.
Come, lets go and take a look.
There, over there.
I don't see anything.
What? Nothing?
It's not possible,
I know a woman fell to the
ground here, I can't be mistaken.
Did you recognise her?
No, I could not recognise either
of them, it was too far away.
There is no body though, it can't have
disappeared from one moment to the next.
It was probably just a scuffle.
It's possible it was just a scuffle.
Come on, it's the only explanation,
if not, the body would still be here.
You've misinterpreted what
you've seen, let's go back.
Maybe you're right...
'If one talks of murder
then we'll talk about yours'
Stefano! Look at this. I
found it under my door.
The murderer believes I might have seen
him and is threatening to kill me,
believe me I wasn't
able to see him.
Then it really was a murder,
And what does this old family
photo of ours have to do with it?
I can't understand it either.
It's better we go to the police.
Of course,
Lets leave the photo however,
It could get us into trouble.
Yes, you're right,
For the moment it's better
we don't mention to anyone.
Don Paolo... Don Paolo!
Down near the church,
they've discovered a body!
Inspector, it's evident that
the body has been moved,
The cause of death was strangulation
and the woman did everything
to defend herself.
Come on, move away!
This is not a show!
Hi Father, you are too late!
At this stage only
coroner is required.
So it was true,
What was that Father?
Oh nothing, nothing at all.
She was strangled, like that
other girl, you remember Father?
She was called Andriani I think,
it was the last murder
that happened here.
Many years ago now.
The murderer was never found.
Santucci?
Call the public prosecutor in Venice.
Straight away Inspector.
In the name of the Father,
the Son and the Holy Spirit,
Lord have mercy and
absolves you of your sins.
Help me Paolo, help
me, I don't feel well!
Stefano?
Come on... I'll take you home.
Father, a moment please?
Blessed lady, you were
in confession yesterday.
Father Paolo, I just wanted to
say that person molested my child,
It's got to end and you
must do something about it.
- I will do it today, please don't worry Antonietta.
- Thank you, thank you.
Hi there priest, what do you want?
I'd like to speak to the Count.
Please come in.
This way,
After you.
Please, Father Paolo.
Great, well done!
This child has great
passion for music,
he likes to play and never stop.
- I'm here because...
- Thomas, fetch my cigarettes, I can't find them.
Thanks... you were saying Father,
I've come to see you as
I've received some complaints.
Is the piano distracting you?
I'm here for an important reason
and you need to listen to me.
I'm listening, I'm listening.
Am I not listening?
Michele, that's enough, on you go.
You know exactly what I'm here to
talk about, don't pretend otherwise.
Ah really, I don't understand.
Have my dogs disturbed
some stupid chickens,
No Count, we are not
talking about chickens.
Time to stop this, God
watches and will judge you.
Speak clearly and not in parables.
I'm starting to lose my patience.
Patience has already
been lost in the town.
It's a constant battle of morals,
and putting children in danger.
- You should be ashamed.
- Enough!
I won't tolerate being insulted
by some country town priest
parading as the Messiah.
It's me who has had enough!
My soul is blackened just
by listening to you.
Go, get out of my house!
I've had enough of you!
Don't annoy me anymore
with your Church rhetoric.
Don't set foot in this house again,
not even for the last rites.
I'd rather go to Hell instead.
- Thomas.
- Yes?
Thomas, get me a drink.
- Did you hear him?
- Yes.
How dare he.
You can't stay in your own house
anymore and do what you like.
You'll look after me, won't you?
Come on, leave me alone
and give me peace.
Bugger off, go back
to your grandmother's.
Hey!
No, no it's really nice,
but I can't spend too much.
Come on, it's not so
much, hand made too.
Let's say 150 and it's a deal.
Are you trying to ruin me,
smaller items sold for that price,
200 and only because
we know each other.
I can't go lower than that.
- Then there is the transport as well.
- I can't deal with you Assunta.
It's a chest that's
falling to pieces.
- Away with you, I like you more than the others.
- OK you win, I'm not discussing it anymore.
Look who it is! You spying on me?
- Well, I was passing by...
- Have it delivered to my house tomorrow, OK?
Thank you and God Bless.
Yes! God Bless! Damn you!
I shouldn't have come, every
time she persuades me.
Anyway, what you doing around here?
- Me, just trying to relax.
- Me too.
I lived just there as a child.
I come back when I can and when
I do, I fall into the trap.
- And that would be?
- Simple, by always working.
I'm into furniture and when I see something
I like, I buy it, like just now.
Me on the other hand, I'm
into bread and equations.
Well, you seem to be
surviving just fine.
How peaceful, you need it once in
a while, don't you think? -Indeed.
We've not been that lucky so far.
As soon as we arrived we discovered
the body of an old fraud.
I knew her...
Oh excuse me,
She was an old witch
more than a medium.
I think the odd goings-on
covered up her extortion racket.
Maybe we should cut
short this discussion.
You know we have not
even introduced ourselves.
Stefano, Professor Stefano D'Arcangelo.
Sandra Sellani, nice to
meet you, Professor!
The pleasure is all
mine... Miss Architect!
Bye Toni.
Come here, sit down and listen.
I'm warning you now,
I'm a terrible cook.
- Go figure, I'm used to eating at cafeteria's.
- Perfect then!
- Morning Miss Sandra.
- Morning Mrs Nardi
I was just talking
about you yesterday.
Are you well? When
did you get back?
I've got a few days off,
so I arrived yesterday.
Ah OK... and how is your mother?
Well, she is a little better.
Good to hear, give her my best.
Thanks, see you soon!
See you soon.
- Good day.
- Good day.
- Who was that?
- It was Mrs. Nardi, the midwife.
My brother mentioned her,
said she was a little odd.
Is that not Andreani? Andreani?
Come in, I'll buy you a drink.
Andreani? Where are you going,
come in and have some wine.
Oh well... what's with him?
Paolo?
I found another message,
over in the Sacristy.
- 'The past and your fate are linked to your death.'
- You see? They won't leave me in peace
I need to know who it is
or else I'll go crazy.
Plus that photo that
they are obsessed with.
Calm down, we'll get to the
bottom of this, I'll help you.
- Don't be scared.
- Scared? He wants to kill me.
They are threatening me because they think I
saw them, but I didn't!
- Calm down Paolo.
My poor brother.
Since you got here, terrible
things have happened.
You're in Hell.
- Not the peace that you needed, I'm sorry.
- Don't worry.
Your situation is more
important than my health.
Believe me.
Miss, I'm mortified,
- I'm sorry, so very sorry.
- It's OK.
I gave you a fright,
I did not know whether
to call you or not.
You gave me such a scare.
Why have you followed me
all the way to Venice?
It was an unforgivable
shock, please excuse me,
I saw you leave the town
very early this morning.
So I was curious.
After everything that has happened,
I don't know what to think.
It's better we go
inside, is it not?
If I'm not disturbing!
Lots of pictures!
You like them?
You paint them all yourself?
- No, my mother.
- Does your mother live here?
In reality it's not my mother
but my father's second wife,
I come see her once in a while.
- Who is it? Sandra?
- Excuse me a moment, she's very ill.
Of course. Who is it? Sandra?
Excuse me a moment, she's very ill.
- Who is it? Sandra?
- Excuse me a moment, she's very ill.
Mum, it's me.
- Here you go.
- Thanks.
Did you manage to get
some sleep last night?
No, none at all.
Let me take you temperature, OK?
What you doing? Come
in, this is my mother.
This is Stefano D'Arcangelo, brother
of Father Paolo, do you remember?
Yes, Father Paolo,
It has been a while...
Don't worry come in,
Let me make a call
and I'm all yours.
The last time your brother was
in Venice, he came to visit me,
Hello, it's Sandra Sellani.
I'm at my mother's house,
I got everything at the pharmacy,
Don't worry about
coming this morning.
I'll take care of the injections.
I'll be done in a
bit... around 12 or 12.30,
Yes, I'll wait, see you then, OK.
Paintings really are
a passion of yours.
It's just an interest really,
I'll get back to the town,
- Sorry again for being such an idiot.
- Don't worry it will be me tonight when you taste dinner.
- Remember you are coming to mine tonight?
- Of course.
- 'Bye.
- 'Bye.
You need to have some rest,
you won't get better
going out in your boat.
- I need to go out to work, Doctor.
- Well take these pills and we'll see.
See you in a month.
- Good day.
- See you.
Come in.
Are you nuts?
You know we can't be seen together,
I know, but soon they
will question me,
What are you worried about,
just tell the truth.
They've already questioned the Count,
you know what he's like.
Yes, that idiot,
I hope he hasn't said too much.
Mrs Nardi, we bump
into each other a lot.
No... well you know how it is.
I'm late, I need to go.
Thank you Doctor.
Remember, no false moves,
your health might suffer.
Come on, there's no-one in.
Mrs Bitelli said she saw her go in.
You trust that idiot?
I'll try knocking.
Mrs Nardi?
Maybe she's out somewhere.
You always do this to your friends?
This is nothing, come on!
- Careful. Slowly.
- There we go.
And to think, I'm
the sedentary type.
Perfect... if we move it,
it could look better.
You are quite the comedian!
- Ah, that's better.
- Listen, do you miss the village much?
Since I've been at the University,
I've only made a few trips.
The last was 5 or 6 years ago.
Can you pass me that cloth?
- Which one?
- That one, the yellow one.
Has your brother always stayed here?
No, he went away
to study in Padova.
It did not go well, he
argued with the teachers and
was isolated by his classmates.
And with that character, he
became a priest? Not bad!
You know, he entered the
seminary for my mother,
you know how it goes.
After that he fell
into a deep depression,
In the end, he got over it.
Oh god! Dessert! I just knew it.
And now what?
Don't worry about it,
It always happens when you want
to make a good first impression,
Thank goodness you are not
a child, I'd die of regret.
Stefano, do you feel better?
Sorry Sandra,
I don't feel so good,
I'd better go home.
- Do you want me to call Doctor Aloisi?
- And then, no it's fine.
I'm sorry I ruined the evening.
Don't worry about it.
We can do another time.
I'll call you, see you later.
Let's have some music
and open the champagne,
I want to have fun tonight.
I'm heading out tonight.
What? Can't you stay with me?
No, tonight I can't.
In fact, I want to use my day-off,
I'm due one, I believe.
No problem dearest, but can
you not go out another day?
I feel really quite
sad tonight, alone...
- I really need you!
- I'm sorry.
- Please wait a moment.
- Leave me in peace.
You whore, you'll find yourself
back out on the streets!
Without my money, you're finished!
If you leave, then never come back!
Thomas?
Is that you?
Thomas?
It's you isn't it?
Thomas?
Thomas?
Enough with the jokes!
Yes, yes, it's useless
telling me that,
there is not much I can do,
nobody wants to help me here.
He was killed with a
spear to the chest.
Of course, Mr Prosecutor.
Ah, I forgot to say to you,
We found the house
totally upside down,
as if the killer,
had been looking for something.
Of course, they will be questioned
the other 3 were over at the mediums
house on the day of the murder.
That leaves only Aloisi and Nardi but
there is no evidence against them.
OK, I've done what I
can, now it's up to you.
I'm at your disposal sir.
Look not on our sins but on
the faith of your Church,
and graciously grant her peace and
unity in accordance with your will,
who live and reign forever and ever.
Peace be with you.
'Remember Priest, Silence
keeps you alive'
Lamb of God,
Who takes away the
sins of the world.
This is really odd,
These notes definitely
have some other meaning,
They are going to kill me,
What can I do to escape this?
- What can I do?
- We've got to wait.
They will make a false move,
Let's just be calm,
I'm going to look over
these notes again,
It's useless Stefano, I've
read them so many times.
Whomever is writing
them is not crazy.
Look, here is something
we've not noticed before,
- it could be important.
- I don't see anything.
Look more closely, look
at the letter 'T'
- Look carefully Paolo, it's flawed.
- Flawed how?
See, it is missing this upper nick,
It's a small fault, but
better than nothing.
Hopefully we can take
something from it!
I don't know why,
but something reminds me of
that young girls murder.
But it happened so many years ago.
- Is it possible?
- It's only an idea.
Could it possibly
be the same person?
Who for some strange reason,
has returned to kill.
- Nothing links these murders at all.
- I know but...
We can't leave anything
to chance however,
Sorry, excuse me.
Father Paolo.
Do any relatives of the
girl remain in the village?
Are you Mr Andreani?
That's me.
I know it's painful for you but...
could you speak to me in regards to
the death of your daughter?
I can't talk about, I just can't.
Wait a moment Mr Andreani,
- Please!
- I said I don't know anything.
A nightmare is coming back to the
village, it could be the same maniac.
Did you never have any
suspects or doubts back then?
When you are poor like me, you
can't have doubts or suspicions.
What do you mean?
What the hell do you want from me?
Is it not enough that my family
were destroyed by what happened?
What more do you all want from me?
- I need to know.
- Well, I need to forget.
Now just go!
Leave me in peace.
Listen to me.
If you know what's good for you.
Father Paolo?
Sorry for asking, but would you
mind if I left tonight for Venice?
Yes, of course, it's not a problem.
Thanks Father, I'll see you tomorrow.
OK, good night.
Good night.
Is someone there?
Who is it?
It was not an accident!
You often pray in
front of that cross?
Of course, so?
He tried to kill you too.
The noise you heard was so the
killer could get you in position.
I checked the cord, it
was not frayed at all.
It was completely cut!
What can we do?
I don't know unfortunately.
The inspector says the main
suspects are Aloisi and Nardi.
The Count has been killed,
The leads from the
girl killed years ago,
have come to nothing.
All we have is a faulty typewriter
and messages we don't understand.
I really don't know what to do.
- Oh god, no, please no.
- This nothing, lets go faster.
Please, that's enough!
Careful!
You are totally crazy!
How did you talk me into this?
How do you feel now?
You were so scared.
I've never had so much fun!
Look how nice!
And now, motors in reverse!
Yes, let's go!
This is my favourite corner.
It's where I go when I feel down.
- I get in front of my easel.
- Did you do any exhibitions?
None, I don't get on
with the gallery owners.
Sometimes I sell some to my clients,
They are not bad at all.
Thank you, you are so kind.
I so need the fire
after all that cold air.
It was great fun.
So you enjoyed yourself?
You look funny in my robe.
I'm off, Marietta will arrive in about
30 minutes for the night-shift.
- Until tomorrow morning, good night.
- Good night and thank you.
Come on, your mummy is here with
lots of nice things for you.
Come on.
Now let's eat.
Come now, don't be
silly... it's good isn't it?
Two...
What is it?
Tell mummy.
What's happened?
Miriam?
Was she bad to you?
She betray you?
Let me show you then,
You mean thing!
What did you do to my baby?
I'm going to punish
you, stop being bad.
I told you to be good to him,
now you are for it,
off with your arms!
There! Off with your legs as well!
You take advantage
of his good nature,
Away with these ugly eyes too.
Now you can't see, away with them.
Away with these eyes, away!
He liked you so
much, yes like that!
Come now, be calm.
She was bad and I've punished her.
Be calm,
That's it.
Good boy.
- Here Sandra, coffee?
- I don't want any.
Don't be this way.
You need to be strong.
You want me to go?
No, you've been so
kind, it's just...
why would anyone want to kill her?
Maybe it was not premeditated?
And the painting?
Yeah, the painting.
Wait a moment,
I think the painting is the key to all
this, I don't know why but I do... look.
Here are all the photographs
painted by my mother.
Look, that's the one.
Nothing is coming to mind.
The painting must be vital to
the murderer for some reason,
I think so too.
That strange image, I've
definitely seen it before,
I thought it was odd the
first time I saw it,
Oh dear, it's late, I've got a meeting
my old professor in Venice at 9pm.
- Come with me?
- No, I'm too tired.
I'm going to go paint,
it will relax me.
I'll be back before midnight,
I don't want you to be here alone.
Esposito! Stop here.
Did the Inspector really say
we should keep patrolling?
The Inspector says lots of things! We've
been going round in circles like idiots!
Shall we stop?
It's bloody cold tonight!
How about we get a sandwich?
Why not.
- Hi there Professor!
- Good Evening!
Hey, see him, that's
Professor D'Arcangelo,
He's just come from the house
of that hot little artist,
whose mother was killed
the other night,
He's leaving now... just
as it's time for bed!
- So what you are saying is...
- I'm saying nothing...
Well for me, the Professor
comes across as a queer,
nothing is happening between them.
She is a really pretty girl,
if I were in his position... well... if
I was much younger that is!
From the RAI theatre,
that was 'Studio Concert',
so ending our transmission
celebrating the 3rd Music Festival...
- Sorry Miss.
- Oh God!
Sorry, but I heard a
scream and a shadow
with someone running
away from the house.
Yes, I know, I thought
it was a burglar,
I was upstairs and I heard a noise
so I came down to see who it was.
Obviously he heard you and he ran,
you feeling OK? Not really, no.
I just got a fright!
Nothing doing, he's gone.
Miss, do you mind if we look
around, for both our benefits?
It's 10am,
Shall we get up?
No, a little longer especially
after what happened last night.
I might go and see
Paolo for a bit then?
Bye!
Bye!
Hey Paolo!
You didn't come home last night, we
were about to send out a search party.
- Well, you know...
- I don't want to know.
You are very struck with Sandra eh?
- Breathe slowly, is it sore?
- No.
- Here.
- No.
- Here.
- No.
Breath a little
heavier, is it painful?
A little...
And here?
My dear Andreani, your
liver is in bad shape,
the only thing that you can do is
to stop drinking!
Listen, I only came to you to
get something for the pain,
- Not for you to start telling me what to do.
- OK, but for me...
continuing like this will mean
you leaving this world! Me?
Just think about yourself!
Hello? Ah it's you,
I'll be finished soon,
No... get the others to go
with you to the casino.
I'll meet you there soon..yes... bye!
Mother ever chaste!
Pray for us.
Mother ever virgin!
Pray for us.
Mother without sin!
Pray for us.
Virgin ever powerful!
Pray for us.
Virgin ever mild!
Pray for us.
Mystic Rose!
Pray for us.
Tower of David!
Pray for us.
Tower of ivory!
Pray for us.
Morning Star!
Pray for us.
The health of the sick!
Pray for us.
Guider of sinners!
Pray for us.
Comforter of the sick!
'NOW I will kill you.'
15,16,17,18,19,20 and 21.
OK Father, that is enough for today.
- I can bring the plans for the new area next week.
- OK.
- See you next week.
- Are you not coming?
- It's getting dark.
- No, I still have a bit to do.
As you wish Father,
I'll see you soon.
I'll be in Rome in about 2 or
3 days time, at the very latest.
That's great, see you soon.
I can't put it off any longer.
As for the rest, not even the
police understand what is going on.
The painting remains
a mystery as well.
Indeed, but the messages to
my brother worry me more.
I asked him to come away with
me but he is too obstinate.
He thinks the Parish
can't cope without him.
That reminds me,
- I've not even managed to see him this morning.
- Oh god, what a mess!
- Whenever I go somewhere, I take the whole house with me.
- Hang on, let me help.
You take all your letters
with you as well?
What you doing crouched down there?
At least ask my permission first.
This is it, this is the answer.
When did you send this letter?
Awhile ago, to find
out how my mother was.
Now I know who has
committed all these murders!
- I need to go straight-away.
- Don't be absurd, you don't really think...
- I'll come with you.
- No, you're going nowhere.
Don't worry, nothing
will happen to me.
Head back to the parish house
and stay with my brother.
I don't want you to
be alone in the house.
So it was her then!
Nardi! That's not possible!
Paolo! Paolo!
It's Nardi's crazy son,
I had to fight back.
He murdered all the others
just like he did his mother.
He is the one who has
spread death among us.
Calm down Paolo, calm down.
It's finally all over.
Tell me he's not
dead, tell me please.
He's only knocked out, don't worry.
You said he was Nardi's son?
So it's true what they used
to whisper in the village!
He managed to stay hidden
for so many years.
Unbelievable!
Even though you have taken the lives
of so many, we cannot judge you!
It will be divine justice.
Finally, this nightmare is over.
Now all of you head
home, get some rest
and tomorrow I'll
take your statements.
OK.
- I'm going to head back to the house, I'm very tired.
- No problem, I will take Sandra home.
Now we are back where we started.
Stefano, what is it?
Are still worried?
Sorry darling, but there is
something not quite right.
The painting for example.
That bloody painting!
It makes no sense that
the lunatic stole it.
Unless it was his
mother that wanted it.
OK, but why did she
not just take it?
She's often been to our house,
she's had many an occasion.
The typewriter was
definitely hers as well.
Let me take another look at
the photograph of the painting.
- It's gone, the photo has gone.
- What?
Weird!
Then he knew about
the photo as well.
Then he was here that evening.
Let's go Stefano, I'm afraid, I
don't want to stay here anymore.
Of course.
Wait a moment.
Here I am, ready.
Stefano!
Stefano, what is it?
Are you in shock?
The murderer, Paolo,
It wasn't that poor crazy boy.
Only now is everything clear!
The child in my nightmares
all those years ago was me!
Me! Because I unwittingly and tearfully
was an accessory to murder and
because I knew who the murderer was!
Who was it, tell me!
All those jumbled images
in my head were unclear,
Until you said
something a while back.
'Just like he killed his mother'
How did you know she was dead?
Truthfully, it was the police who
said that, do you not remember?
But you knew before them!
Before they even arrived!
Nardi's son only wanted
to avenge his mother!
Because he'd seen you kill her!
How... did... you... kill... the... others?
There is one put me off the scent,
You could not have
killed the medium!
You and I were
together in the church.
Instead it was Nardi,
who was being blackmailed
by the medium
due to her son and the abortions.
While she carried out the murder,
she saw you at the window.
Scared that you would recognise her,
later on in the medium's
house, as well as the tapes
she also found the proof
to accuse you with.
It was this bible which
you had been looking for.
It was the evidence from back then
that the police could never find.
Your name is even written on it.
It was the medium that found
it that day by the cliff.
She took the only evidence
that it had been you!
Look, look what was
written in this newspaper.
In the victims hands were
three pages from a bible.
It's the three pages
missing from your bible,
so Nardi threatened you with this
because you had seen her that night.
That explains the anonymous notes
and why she wanted to kill you.
Please don't go on.
I beg you, don't.
You couldn't have known,
who knew of your past murder.
It could have been any of them.
Those who often met with the medium.
You had to kill them all.
So your murder
would never come to light.
Stefano, you could never understand,
you were a little boy,
you hid it all in your unconscious.
However, I could not.
I've never stopped
remembering what happened.
It has always tormented me.
Never being able to
atone for what I did.
I could have helped you.
A murdering priest?
How could you have helped?
Paolo!
No!
Paolo!
Paolo!
Paolo, stop!
Paolo!
No!
Paolo, listen to me, please!
Paolo!
I beg you!
Stop!