Codex 632 (2023) s01e06 Episode Script

Codex 632

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ODETE: I'll need the
card.
Mr. Paulo Mendes, you can sit down,
and I'll bring the book and the card.
Today we're going to talk about
the navigator Christopher Columbus.
He was born in Genoa
in 1451.
He was known to everyone, and I hope you
too, for the various voyages he made to America.
In fact,
he made four trips to America.
Grandparents are cool,
but I miss home.
I understand.
Let things settle down and you'll spend a week with your mom and another week with me, okay?
- Calm down what?
Does it have to do with the investigation?
The investigation is over
and I know you're curious.
And I'm going to tell you that Christopher
Christopher Columbus was really Portuguese.
We can't tell anyone.
MARGARIDA: Why? Is it a secret?
Everyone could know!
We can't always
do what we want.
You don't look happy.
Not at all.
- Don't I look happy?
- No, I don't.
But I am happy. When I'm
with you I'm always happy.
I'm going to ask for a year's leave.
Forget it. The college hasn't given
research licenses for a long time.
There are fewer and fewer
historians and more professors.
I don't want to
research, I want to write.
I want to write and I want to
I need to get away from here.
Of course you do. I realize that,
after everything that's happened
But you're getting divorced.
No jeopardize the rest of your life.
Victoria, listen. I was
attending a History of
the Discoveries class this
week. of the Discoveries.
It's incredible! It's
impossible for me to be
listening to things that I know
are a fraud and remain silent.
- It's impossible!
- You'll have to get used to it.
Let me show you something.
Look at this.
They're going to take the
treasure of the Dominican Republic.
They want to move the body
to Italy. And the gold and jewels.
What were you waiting for?
Forget about it.
I won't be able to forget
it. I won't be able to.
You signed a
confidentiality agreement
and, even if you hadn't,
you don't want to end up like
Toscano and the Macanese.
- It's rotten to keep this secret.
- Yes, it is.
- As my daughter says.
- It's very rotten.
But to reveal the truth is
to sign a death warrant.
- If the police and the government
- Tomás!
I'll arrange a meeting
with the Minister of Culture.
- Or the Minister of Higher Education.
- They'll never see you.
And if they do, they won't
call you. They're politicians.
What if they see the evidence? Isn't
Bernardo an advisor to the Minister?
VICTORIA: Are you really
sure that's what you want to do?
The Judicial Police are
investigating the deaths.
There's no evidence against the
Foundation, but there are many suspicions.
Maybe if I talk to Froes I
can get police protection.
And you'll spend the rest of your
life looking over your shoulder?
You don't think it's worth it?
You're tearing down
statues and fighting the
stories that the winners
like to tell. to tell. Right.
Eat up!
VICTORIA: Odete!
- Good morning, teachers!
- How are you?
Good morning! Odete, I
need to to consult "Codex 632".
Make a request to photocopy
one of the pages, okay?
Very well. Come with
me, I'll get the book.
Great!
Thank you very much.
How long does the lab
take to make a copy?
Two days. If you're urgent we
might be able to do it tomorrow.
- Yes, it's urgent.
- I'll see what I can do.
- Thank you, Odete.
- Thank you, Odete.
What's wrong?
I can't find the page.
But this is the volume.
TOMÁS: The page has been cut out.
Who was the last person
to access this "Codex"?
Here's the record:
Tuesday at 15:21.
Paulo Mendes ?
I'll write down the
number.
Odete, can you describe him?
ODETE: I only met him for
a short time, a minute or two.
TOMÁS: Don't you remember anything?
- It was the first time I saw him.
The people looking for the archive are usually
professors, master's students, PhD students
He was tall, between 50 and
60 years old, he looked good,
Brazilian accent.
I've just spoken to Genoa.
I told them I'm going there in
the next few days with the page.
Professor, if the page has disappeared, the
National Library must be the one to file a complaint.
I understand that. But I have the name and Citizen's
Card number of the person who requested the Codex.
- Can you do a search?
- Yes, you can.
Here.
Jorge, can I borrow
this in a moment, please.
Paulo
Mendes.
Seven
six, eight.
So?
It seems that the person you're
looking for died five years ago.
Really?
Yes, it's logical that whoever went to the
National Library used a false document, of course.
Of course.
What if the Foundation has
already destroyed the page?
No. You know as well as I
do that it doesn't make sense.
A historian wouldn't destroy a
document of such importance.
I don't know.
We're talking about
We're talking about mobsters,
aren't we?
- That's what I'd do.
- But Savigliano is a collector.
The first time I went to the Foundation
he showed me the collection room.
But the document they stole
everything they stand for.
- The profits TOMÁS:-
You're absolutely right.
A stolen painting often ends up in the hands
of a private individual locked away in a safe.
Collectors don't want to show it off, they want to feel
like they own something that no one else has access to.
I still think
your idea is crazy.
I know, but I'm not going
to give up without trying.
And how do you plan to
the Foundation?
I don't know, I have no idea.
It's a room
with biometric control.
Even if I enter the Foundation I
won't be able to access the room.
Talk to Rodrigo. He installed the college's
computer system. He might have an idea.
I'd rather not involve
Rodrigo in this.
Do you know anyone else
who could help?
It's possible. Any
system can be hacked.
Look at the emails from the Department or the
Portuguese companies that have been held to ransom.
What I don't understand is
why you're asking that question.
If you want Rodrigo's help
you have to be more specific.
Rodrigo, it's like this
Let's say I need access
to a controlled room.
He needs to break
into an archive.
- Discreetly
- Do you think we have time?
Do you want to stop,
have a cup of coffee?
I'm sorry, but I don't have
time. I have a lot of work to do.
I really need your help.
I really do. I really do.
Then tell me what
you need, bluntly.
TOMÁS: I've been researching
Christopher Columbus.
I had proof in my hands
that he wasn't Genoese
and the proof is at the
Amerigo Vespucci Foundation.
What proof is that?
TOMÁS: A page of a document
stolen from the National Library.
VICTORIA:Tomás signed
a confidentiality agreement.
He was paid to keep quiet,
but he's not up to it now.
And the Foundation must have
foreseen the thing, so it stole the document.
- You're not serious.
TOMÁS: We are.
We're serious. I'm serious.
- Go to the police.
VICTORIA:- There's no time.
You need an official complaint from the
National Library, an inquiry, a
warrant from a judge,
there really isn't time.
The only thing between me and that document is a door.
- With a biometric reader.
- What you want to do is
- a crime. I know.
I was going to say "risky".
When you publish it,
don't forget to thank me.
- I won't forget.
- And if it gets back to me, I'll say that you made me do it.
No, say it was Rui Pinto.
He's a hacker but he
has a degree in History.
VITORIA: He studied history.
- Well, the best
thing would be to have the fingerprint
of
someone who has authorization
to access the archive.
Okay.
Portuguese wines are the
best, but I can't say that publicly.
This Barolo is from the region
where my parents were born.
It's great.
The Foundation does
business in Brazil too?
We have invested in the
sector.
There is a large Italian community
in the south of the country,
which has helped
extend our influence.
Nelson.
I want to thank you for
you're giving me to apologize.
I recognize that my
reaction to the Colombo
issue was emotional.
NELSON: I understand.
Making a discovery
like that and keeping it a
secret isn't easy, but it's
absolutely fundamental.
That's why we rewarded him
so well for the embarrassment.
And I thank you. I'd like you to
consider my name for
future collaborations.
Who knows, I might discover
something else that's important, but
that's in the Foundation's interest
Foundation and give me visibility.
Of course. If that's the case, of
course we'll work together again.
Good.
In the course of
my research about
Christopher Columbus, I came across
documents that could
prove that Duarte
Pacheco Pereira discovered Brazil
two years before Pedro Álvares Cabral.
These documents could be part of
Bartolomeu of Bartolomeu Dias.
The caravel was part of
of Pedro Álvares Cabral
and sank when they
resumed the road to India.
If this really is a document of the Diary of
Bartolomeu Dias, how did he survive the shipwreck?
There are possibilities. With
your resources I can move forward.
- Are you asking for money?
- No, I'd say I'd say more
-Sponsorship.
- A sponsorship. That's right.
I think that's the word:
sponsorship.
Would you mind speaking
with Savigliano?
Of course not. You really don't to miss
the chance to become famous, do you?
Tomás?
- It'll be fine.
- Did you make it? Take it easy.
First we have to see if the
fingerprints are visible and complete.
Here's your key.
Does this really work?
Well, you'll only know
until you try it.
MARGARET: Mom, can I
stay longer on my cell phone?
Not at all. Go brush
your teeth, it's time.
It's very early.
No, it's not. Go kiss
Grandma and then go to bed.
- Brush your teeth, get ready.
- All right!
Grandma: Come here,
my love. Sleep well, okay?
MARGARET:- Thank you.
GRANDMA:- See you tomorrow.
Grandpa:Go. I'll come with you.
Daughter
Didn't Tomás say what he
wanted to talk to you about?
No.
I'll be right back.
Do you want to come
in? Margarida's still awake.
No, I'd better not.
I need you to go home to your parents your parents' house in the Algarve and take Margarida with you.
- What's going on?
Do as I say,
don't ask questions.
CONSTANCE: Is it Diego?
It has nothing to do with Diego.
It has to do with the Foundation.
I'll go to the Algarve if you
tell me what's happening.
I'm not going to change my life, I won't go on
vacation, take Margarida out of school if it's not serious.
The Foundation is the legitimate part of an organization, has
an interest in various areas and it moves a lot of money around.
Yes, and ?
I'm talking about the Mafia, Constanze.
What you're saying doesn't make sense.
Why would they invest in a historical
investigation with so many ways to launder money?
The fact that Columbus was Genoese
allows the Foundation to earn
a lot of money in advertising,
merchandising
and associated rights.
They have just received an incalculable treasure
after an agreement with the Dominican government.
Do you want me to go to
the Algarve because of that?
When it's all over, you'll understand.
Are you asking me to
change my life because of this?
I have in my hands proof that
Columbus was Portuguese.
And that will make them lose
the rights to exploit the name.
I don't want anything to
happen to you or Margarida.
- Just keep quiet.
- I can't keep quiet.
Do it for me.
Or do it for Marguerite.
That's all I'm asking.
I'm only asking for a few days.
I'll do it.
Yes. Nelson?
Good morning, Nelson. I'm sorry to be calling early, but, you
know, yesterday I forgot my backpack at the Foundation yesterday.
NELSON: "I've put the bag away.
"Do you want someone to
take it home or to the university?"
No, no, don't bother. I
can come and pick it up.
I just ask you one favor: if you can let
me know at reception. Is that all right?
- "Okay."
- Okay.
Thank you, sir.
Cheers. Thank you.
- Good morning, professor.
- Good morning, Professor.
My backpack was forgotten.
Yes, Dr. Moliarti warned me
that you were coming. It's here.
- Thank you, Dr. Moliarti.
- Can I get you a coffee or a water?
Yes, yes, I'll have a
coffee. Yes, thank you.
- Sugar?
- No, no sugar.
No sugar. Thank you.
Excuse me.
It's okay, I'll ask someone to
clean up. Don't worry about it.
- Don't worry about it.
- I'm late, I'll have coffee later.
- I'll be going now. I'm sorry.
- I'm sorry. Have a nice day.
Have a nice day!
I always forget my tablet.
Professor Tomás is here.
You nearly bumped into him.
Before I forget: documents
for the trip to Genoa.
Thank you very much, Fernanda.
- Did you get it?
- Let's get out of here.
Let's go !
Yes, Bernardo?
Tell me you have
good news for me.
Thank you very much,
Bernardo. Thank you very much.
I'll take the evidence,
yes. Of course you will.
It will be a pleasure to see you again.
Cheers. A hug.
- The Minister will see me.
- Is he?
I don't know how Bernardo
became an advisor.
And if they don't take you
seriously, do you have a plan B?
I don't.
I have no idea.
NELSON: "In the archive."
"Impossible."
The last access was you
and, before that, Dr. Moliarti.
It's impossible for the
document not be down there.
I didn't go into the archive
this morning.
If I had, and there's no reason to, I would have
deleted my name from the computer. Don't you think so?
Fernanda, would you excuse us?
I'm sorry, Professor Tomás de
Noronha was here this morning.
He came to collect his
backpack he'd forgotten.
How long will we be there?
I don't know. Put the backpack
in the car and I'll be right back.
Professor, I'm sorry.
You can wait in the hall.
Thank you, Professor.
Can I send you in now?
The professor isn't here.
SECRETARY: "I asked
you to wait in the hall."
- Constance?
CONSTANCE: "He's gone!"
She was here.
TOMÁS: "I know about her.
Don't worry, I'll take her."
CONSTANCE:"If anything
happens to my daughter, I'll kill you!"
I swear nothing will happen.
Trust me.
Inspector?
My daughter?
Come in, Dr. Savigliano
is waiting for you.
Where's my daughter?
That doesn't matter.
Where's Daisy?
I'm not handing over anything
until I see Daisy.
What guarantees do I have
that you'll let us out of here?
I have a copy.
If you don't leave here with Marguerite,
the world will know.
Help! Help!
Help! Come on!
FROES:Freeze!
TOMÁS:Careful, Froes!
Help me!
Help me!
MARGARIDA:Help!
- Margaret!
MARGARET: Father!
Calm down! Dad will pick you up,
daughter ! Calm down.
Hold on. Hold on!
Hold on, child. Take it easy.
Dad
TOMÁS:Wait a minute, Daisy.
MARGARET:Hurry up, Dad.
Wait a minute, daughter.
- Try coming up here with me.
FROES: Thomas!
- Help me up here! Help me up here!
- Help me! Please!
Come on! Come on!
Thomas!
FATHER:I am the resurrection
and the life.
He who believes in me,
though he die,
shall live.
And whoever lives and believes in me
shall not die forever.
Martin left six months ago.
Since that day I've realized that if there's
one thing death doesn't take away
it's the love we feel for someone.
My memories
are fading,
but one thing that
I'll never forget
is the day
we met.
Even after I left,
as long as your name is spoken,
your work is studied,
will keep you alive.
It'll keep you alive!
For many, many generations.
It's the most logical choice,
Thomas.
I've already spoken to the scientific council
and they all agree.
I would be proud
to accept the position of Professor.
I appreciate the
invitation, but I can't accept.
Not only can I not accept I'm
going to ask for a sabbatical
to devote myself to a project
that will take up all my time.
- And what is that project?
- A book about Christopher Columbus.
SPEAKER: "The statue of
Fr. António Vieira's statue was
taken down "despite reinforced
police surveillance, "after
it had been the target of attempted
vandalism attempted vandalism.
"The Judiciary is
investigating the case
"but so far we don't
know who is responsible."
"We do know, however,
that several activist
associations "have been under surveillance
for
inciting violent acts "against the symbols
of our history.
"The debate around colonialism "has already led some
cultural personalities
of culture to speak out "about
an official apology
of the Portuguese government "to
the descendants
of the victims of slavery "that
reigned for centuries
in the country and in the colonies."
"On an international level, the trial
"surrounding the Américo Vespúcio Foundation.
"After several months of investigation,
"the Italian Public Prosecutor's
Office
has filed an indictment
"involving 27 people
of four
nationalities, "some well-known
world of banking and finance.
"The first session begins
this afternoon in Genoa.
"John Savigliano,
the president of the
Foundation, "is the first to sit
in the
dock after being
extradited from Portugal.
"The businessman is accused
of 12 crimes,
"including
money laundering, "active corruption
and participation
in two murders as the mastermind.
"The Foundation had offices
in various
countries, "such as Portugal and Brazil,
where
it carried out work "in the field of historical research.
"In addition it was the exclusive holder "of
the image rights of Christopher Columbus."
TOMÁS: Thank you very much.
He's a friend and I know
I know he's in a hurry.
- Hello, Tomás, how are you?
- Thank you very much for coming.
It's a pleasure. You're stirring up
controversy. I'm curious to read it.
Is there a lot of controversy already?
A bit.
There's some buzz.
- Nice to see you.
- Thank you very much. Best wishes.
- Thank you, too.
- Dad
- Go ahead, daughter.
- Can I stay at your house today?
Have you talked to Mom?
What's her name?
MARTINA:- Martina.
- No, she's with someone else.
But we'll have to talk
with Mom first, right?
Go on, Dad will be with
you, okay? See you soon.
Excuse me.
Now that the book has been
published, what are you going to do?
What am I going to do now?
I'll have to think about it.
I don't know.
I have two possibilities: either I go
back to college,
which I really don't
want to do, or I can
dedicate myself to restoration.
TELEMÓVEL - How's the desk?
- Yes.
Yes ?
Yes, it's me, who is this?
From the US Embassy?
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