La Piovra (1984) s07e05 Episode Script
Season 7, Episode 5
In the same Sicilian city where, years before, Corrado Cattani had taken on the Octopus, a prisoner, Rosario Granchio, asks to speak to Judge Silvia Conti, but is killed.
The judge is transferred to Sicily and begins her investigation, assisted by the young inspector Breda.
Granchio's death drives his daughter Sara to kill the lover and, through a tragic error, also the son of NuZZo Marciano, the boss who murdered her father and her fiancé.
Left isolated, Sara is forced to join her brother Biagio's gang, which is vying for control of the city's rackets with NuZZo Marciano.
But the boss slaughters Sara's comrades and she decides to collaborate with the law, under Silvia Conti's protection.
Saverio Bronta, an Italian expatriate, arrives from Russia.
I n St Petersburg he has uncovered a huge money laundering operation run by a Sicilian businesswoman, Countess Olga Camastra, former lover of Cattani.
Bronta allies himself with NuZZo against the countess and together they seiZe 50,000 billion lire belonging to Camastra's mysterious associates.
Meanwhile, I nspector Breda has found, in a Mafia cemetery, human remains.
Thanks to Stefano Mura, a young computer whiZ, it's possible to reconstruct faces from these skulls.
Sara recognises them as friends of her father, Rosario Granchio.
Together with Saverio Bronta and NuZZo Marciano, years before they'd all belonged to the same criminal gang.
Confirmation comes from Chiara, Saverio Bronta's wife, now under Conti's protection.
Disillusioned by her husband, she has embarked on a tender romance with Stefano Mura.
I n the meantime, Bronta anonymously sends Conti damning proof of Camastra's illicit dealings.
The countess is arrested.
Bronta visits an Eastern European country to meet with Ramonte, at one time a powerful politician in Sicily.
Bronta presents Ramonte and Camastra's associates, members of a mysterious group called the Thule Academy, with a plan to use the 50,000 billion he has stolen from them to regain power in Sicily.
extracts a confession from her old rival in love.
It was Camastra who organised Cattani's death on behalf of individuals she won't name.
I n exchange, she was acquitted of Cattani's charges against her, thanks to the corrupt Judge Orione.
OCTOPUS 7 I nvestigation into the Death of I nspector Cattani Part Five I'm sick! I'm sick.
Give me a sleeping tablet.
It's me.
I was expecting your call.
This affair is becoming a serious problem.
You assured me of Camastra's silence.
Her confession can destroy us.
Relax.
By tomorrow Camastra will cease to be a problem.
We're moving fast.
Too late now.
The judge is obsessed.
If she knows about Cattani, we've had it.
Forget about Judge Conti.
She went too far this time.
We'll kill two birds with one stone.
Reassure the professor.
- Keep me posted.
- Of course.
Let's hurry.
I'm sorry I can't do it with my own hands.
It's not official yet.
But Countess Olga Camastra has apparently hanged herself in the jail where she was detained for money laundering.
If confirmed, the well-known manager's death will cause an outcry.
I ndeed, her husband Aldo Rannisi died recently while under arrest in hospital, charged with aiding and abetting Aragonese, the notorious Mafia boss.
Sorry, madam.
You can't go in.
- I'm a judge.
- No one's allowed in.
All permits are suspended.
Tell your office Judge Conti is here.
Move! - What now? - I don't know.
Olga wasn't the suicidal kind.
She wanted to live.
Who found the body? Why wasn't I advised? Why should you be? You have no business here.
I strongly protest against Mrs Conti's intimidation.
I demand to see the coronial report.
You had no right to question her without a counsel, a verbal or a mandate.
She was going to sign a statement today.
She won't.
She's dead.
And you are responsible.
Don't you want to know what the countess said? I'll report you to the Superior Council on the grounds of inducement to suicide.
Your time as a judge is over.
We can now talk of murderous justice.
There's sad disappointment at the behaviour of a judge who until yesterday was considered exemplary.
Silvia Conti is entrenched behind a wall of silence.
The public is looking forward to the judge's appearance before the High Judicial Council The usual trick.
First they alienate public opinion, then they make a target of you.
Why not disclose Camastra's allegations against Orione? Her statement's invalid.
And there's no record.
Orione's right.
And he's my accuser.
Attacking him would be counter-productive.
It'd be interpreted as personal revenge.
- Where's my plane ticket? - With me.
We leave at 7.
30.
- We? - I'm leaving with you.
It's my problem.
I have to solve it.
What an attitude.
Look at him worse than a movie star.
How can we let them screw us like that? There's something I can still do.
As you know, duty calls me elsewhere.
But my heart is here, in this university.
That's why I was happy to accept the invitation to inaugurate your course of study.
I'll try to show you how the job of a regional MP differs very little from that of a geologist.
See here.
This is lava stone.
Originally, it was magma.
Black, hard just like death.
I n fact, it contains life.
By crumbling it, nature rendered it very fertile.
Sicily was once Italy's granary.
But someone preferred to turn this soil into bricks.
They ripped it from the mountainside.
They choked the water-bearing strata.
They cleared woodlands, drained rivers They built waterless dams, carried away in a frenZy of building development.
Why? Because building speculation and associated corruption allowed Mafia bosses to reap fortunes which they then invested in the new heroin market.
Eventually in the legal economy of the North too.
Who gave you this? Daniele Rannisi, the Camastra heir.
- They're the doctored books.
- Why did you come to see me? I thought that as a member of the Anti-Corruption Agency, you could prove Camastra made use of black money.
Are you familiar with the lead-up to a volcanic eruption? Black money flows below the surface like lava.
It mingles with good soil It pollutes and becomes indispensable.
Until recently, this money ended up in Eastern Europe or in Asia.
But now it's resurfacing here, creating the basis for a new poisoning of the legal economy.
The Camastra Group could be the Mafia's first new target.
Thanks to today's turmoil, they're planning widespread economic infiltration.
How can you help? I'll seek a public inquiry and the seiZure of their funds.
They'll do anything to stop you.
I can always go back to teaching geology full time.
You've eaten nothing.
Are you afraid of being poisoned? No, I'm not hungry.
I know how you feel.
The judge's predicament puts you in a spot.
Now the countess is dead you're the only witness against NuZZo.
I'm not afraid of NuZZo.
I gave Silvia my word.
She'll help me in court.
- If they let her.
- What do you mean? She'll be transferred, at the very least.
I kept my promise.
Here's an old tape of singer-songwriters.
You can keep it until I come back.
Where are you going? It's only for a few days.
Don't worry.
Who'll replace you? The commissioner will be mad.
Cover up for me.
Find an excuse.
Where's Silvia? - She must go to Rome.
- But she's a judge.
- Why are they trying her? - It's not a real trial.
She'll tell them what happened.
What if they don't believe her? She won't come back.
It'll be okay.
Gianni What will I do? How will I manage without you? I'm scared.
Don't worry.
I'll be back soon.
Not a word.
You'll have to toss me out to get rid of me.
Thank you.
Did I hear right? You said thank you? Yes, but don't get too used to it.
Stand back! - It's your fault.
- Don't you feel any remorse? Move back! - Stop it! - You can't go in.
We think highly of you and your ability.
But your silence will make things worse.
How can we help you? Such an impropriety must have had serious motivation.
What sort of admission did you want from the accused? Did you succeed? Have you been threatened? - Can't you speak? - It's not disrespect, but I cannot defend myself.
I will accept your decision.
I ask only that you don't involve my assistants.
It was solely my doing and I realise I was wrong.
Judge Conti has been suspended.
She's been relieved of all duties pending the final order.
The countess is dead, the judge gagged.
And with the billions, we'll buy the city.
Sara Granchio is our only worry.
That's my concern.
You had to be suspended to get a day off.
- What are you thinking about? - Nothing.
Sometimes it's good to think of nothing.
Even during the inquiry, I looked at the Board but it was as if I wasn't there.
- Why didn't you fight back? - Because they were right.
Rules are rules.
The countess confessed.
What if I had been a corrupt judge trying to intimidate an innocent witness? The law is the law.
Judge Orione takes over now.
What will you do? I don't know yet.
I'm very tired.
What's that? What have you done? It's my transfer notice.
I got it two days ago.
- You wanted it.
- I'm coming back to Rome.
My local police station.
A month ago I'd have been thrilled.
What about you? What do you intend to do? I won't leave you alone.
Silvia If you go back they'll kill you.
I want you to meet someone before going back to the front.
- How is she? - Much better.
She's working.
She may come out of it soon.
It was good of you to come.
You still mean a lot to her.
We'd been having problems for a while.
Until they found dope at home.
That meant serious trouble for Gianni.
They posted him to Sicily.
Since our separation he's been visiting me frequently in here.
So you're going back there together.
He's told me a lot about you.
I bet he's never mentioned me.
He told me you were once deeply in love.
I still love him dearly.
Judge Conti may have to account for the special detention she has granted the murderess Sara Granchio.
A shameful concession we've been reporting for weeks.
The brutality of the Granchio case caused a public outcry Didn't I tell you? She wanted to move mountains but didn't even move a grain of sand.
- And you'll pay for it.
- She won't let me down.
She'll be transferred.
Didn't you hear? They won't keep you here with all these goodies.
They'll lock you up for sure.
But I won't be there to protect you.
Whose side are you on? I hate seeing a girl like you ruining her life for nothing.
Unfortunately, you're the only witness left against NuZZo.
- That's your cross.
- What can I do? I made those admissions.
Well, I don't know The prosecutor is an understanding man.
Silvia could have forced you to sign those statements.
As she forced Countess Camastra.
Think about it, my girl.
You're so young I'll speak to the prosecutor.
All right? Don't worry too much about it.
I need an answer by tomorrow morning.
You killed a child, remember.
Your wife's still very fond of you.
Thank God she's much better.
I can't look after her now.
Dear Gianni and dear Silvia, I don't think I'll see you again.
I have a lot to say but there's no time.
I nspector Livoti's right.
No one will ever forgive me for what I did.
I'm the first not to forgive myself.
Then you came along and arrested me.
You were nothing more than cops to me.
But I, a thief, a child murderer, was treated by you like a human being.
I'll never forget that.
That's why I don't want to betray your trust.
Judge Orione wants to see you.
I've decided to go.
Besides, I'm no good to anyone.
No one will cry for me.
They mustn't suspect anything.
The jump frightens me.
He could tell from my eyes.
I mustn't look at him.
I've counted the paces to the window.
Just nine paces.
I'll close my eyes.
He mustn't suspect.
I have to watch out.
Livoti is cunning.
One two three four five six seven I I didn't want to Stop! Forgive me.
They're too strong.
And without you, I'm afraid I won't make it.
I'm only 18 years old but I feel a hundred.
To go on, you need someone to live for.
I only have someone to die for NuZZo.
If I die he won't be able to erase what I've said.
You wanted to screw me.
Her name and fate had been marked by the Rodio massacre, Sara Granchio, aged 18.
Having decided to co-operate, she reported a boss, NuZZo Marciano.
Today she took her own life, maybe out of remorse or just out of fear.
Waiting to cross to our reporter, we'll move on to another story.
According to rumours, the Hon.
Monteverde of the Anti-Corruption Agency intends to call for an inquiry into the Camastra Group.
Apparently, the MP is about to seek an order for the seiZure of the finance company which is alleged to be a huge money-laundering tool.
If that is so, the economy of this city would be at risk.
An attachment order may also be issued.
The Camastra Group employs The knight places the king in check.
When did it happen? Conti gave Monteverde the file soon after the suicide.
He now wants to freeZe their assets.
They'll cause a scandal that could destroy us.
You know the man, an idealist convinced he knows the truth.
And the people back him.
I've trusted you.
I've given you my full financial support.
But I've had enough of false hopes.
Watch out, Saverio.
I have little left to lose.
All right.
You've caused the damage, you have to fix it.
I don't intend to spend the rest of my days here.
A dead person can turn into a martyr.
A living one can be bought.
You want to corrupt him? That's ridiculous.
Honesty is his banner.
He's a symbol.
We'll disgrace that banner.
We'll destroy that symbol.
What is it to him, this honesty he's so proud of? A nice badge on his lapel vanity.
That's his weakness.
His honest face Let's find a spot on his white skin and he'll collapse.
Monteverde is a godsend.
I'm not just offering you a return to Italy, but the triumph of an idea, an idea which has dominated your life and mine too.
Man equals mud.
The Monteverdes have led people to believe otherwise.
But if we prove they lied, those who believed them will wake up and turn on the impostors.
When nightmares torment me and keep me awake, I wake him and we come here to play in silence.
I can hear him breathe regularly.
I see his white hand gently lift a piece.
And I think as long as I live he'll stay like that, pure Because he's innocent.
He's just a child.
But we're men who have come to terms with the rot we have inside.
We use it as a fertiliser to grow wealth and power.
Monteverde believes he's different, though.
That man has chosen to make of his purity an unyielding passion.
He worships it like an idol.
He displays it to the world like a Pharisee's robe.
He's convinced he's a kind of saint.
But all saints were once great sinners.
For at least a day.
I knew you'd understand.
You want to blackmail him? With what? You may find nothing.
Monteverde took a long break from politics.
Why, if he had nothing to hide? I n any case, fallacies can cause more harm than truth.
Slander him if you like, but people won't believe you.
They trust him too much.
I n a few weeks, Professor, I'll offer you two things A city and its noblest soul.
You have assumed a serious responsibility.
You've rekindled a little hope in an old man who had lost it.
Keep it alive, and I'll be very grateful.
Let it die, and I'll be ruthless.
The professor's respect is a rare gift, remember.
- I'll treasure it.
- Pity he's moody.
I've known him for years.
A great man great ideas.
But he can overlook unpleasant details.
So I remind him.
- What do you mean? - You promised Judge Conti would be moved permanently from Sicily.
- Apparently she's back.
- She's been suspended.
- She's powerless.
- I hope so.
I understand your wife Chiara is back as well.
And she's enjoying Judge Conti's protection.
The professor may find it rather odd.
And dangerous too.
Why are you putting your wife at risk? Why did she come home? She worries me.
I don't understand her.
What's she up to? She has changed.
- Got your case? - Yes.
- Need any help? - No.
I'm not taking much.
I insisted on us marrying.
I lost my parents as a child.
Being my cousin, Saverio was like a big brother, a father to me.
The strongest and brightest man I knew.
Marriage between us was inevitable.
It was a mistake.
He needed a crutch more than a partner.
Between us there was never any conjugal trust.
He's sick obsessed.
And that obsession has ruined him.
He tried to hide it, but in Russia I found out he has ties with a very important man, Professor Ramonte.
And now he's distanced himself.
Have you ever told him? He wouldn't let me.
He kept it all inside.
I tried to help him I tried to nurture him, love him As if it was my duty.
But it was all in vain.
Let's go.
- You left Chiara alone.
- Go! - Get in.
- Saverio! - What do you want? - Get in! What are you doing? What are you up to? What's come over you? What do you think you're doing? Who's that man? Stefano.
What does he want? To screw you? - Or has he already? - No, he hasn't.
He loves me.
Leave that place at once.
And stay with me.
Sorry, it can't be done.
It's too late.
Do as I say or you'll have a lifetime of regret.
- What do you mean? - I've protected you till now.
If you stay there, you'll pay with them.
Why? What's the danger? What will you do to us? Me? I won't do a thing.
Who, then? Your new friends? - My guardians? - What do you think you know? I know nothing, because you tell me nothing.
I'll never know the truth.
Know what? Some stranger will tell me who you really are.
And that's the worst that can happen to us.
I love you, Chiara.
We love each other.
You and I.
Sorry, I can't take any more.
Without you, I'll go insane.
Okay, I'll stay.
On one condition Let go of everything your past, the hatred within you, everything.
I don't need much.
One word is all I ask.
And I'll never leave you again.
Say it.
Say yes.
Chiara! - Not much of a bed, but - Don't worry.
I'll be just fine.
What will you do now? I'll continue my investigation privately.
It's not illegal.
Nor is it illegal for us to help you.
So We have two trails, the Camastra trial To be acquitted, she organised Cattani's assassination.
Orione is the only go-between.
We must dissect that trial.
The other trail is in your computer, in Camastra's coded list.
I nfinite combinations! Decoding those names may never be possible.
You must.
If Monteverde fails, the list is the only link between Camastra and the others.
We have to find a way of cornering Orione.
What's happened? Saverio When did he arrive? He arrived in Sicily before me.
He says he has to hide from his enemies.
But I can't believe him any more.
I know he's in real trouble.
After years of hatred, he won't give up.
- Give up what? - Vendetta.
Against those who ruined his life.
But he's destroying himself in the process.
He gave us the information to nail the countess.
He must have eliminated Aragonese too.
- Didn't he talk about NuZZo? - No.
I think they're together.
They're like brothers.
He also mentioned some new friends.
What friends? I don't know who they are.
I think it's fear of them that stopped him talking.
Sorry.
I've woken you up.
I was awake.
I want the truth now.
What did Saverio and his mates do? Go on.
You know.
I'm sick of being treated like a child.
I need to know.
Six years ago when you fled something terrible had happened.
A well-known policeman had been killed.
I nspector Cattani? I don't think Saverio had any choice.
There are some requests that can't be refused.
Don't ever leave me now.
Don't worry.
Don't worry.
Brought forward Hello.
May I come in? Lucky you! What? I was just saying how I envy you young people.
You can listen to music while you work.
Better than traffic noise.
You've turned our city into a gas chamber.
What do you want? Nothing.
I just came to see how you were getting on.
I haven't seen you since your father's funeral.
I've always thought highly of you.
Your father often lamented your impulsive behaviour.
And I'd always say "Don't worry.
" "Your Daniele's an artist, not a conformist.
"You'll see, that boy will make you proud.
" And I was right.
I've even forgiven you your frequent personal attacks.
Even when I said on air that your mistress went shopping in a council car? I've forgiven you.
I'm doubtful that my wife ever will.
But let bygones be bygones.
You're the heir now.
I realise these are hard times for your group.
So I've come to reaffirm my support for you.
I'm sure you know by now that public contracts were the bulk of your father's turnover.
Yes, I know.
Of course.
The inquiry will commence soon.
I wouldn't want you helping Monteverde too much.
Know what these are? The secret ledgers of the past.
I n ten years, you got over 5 billion in kickbacks.
Maybe.
But your family earned twenty times as much.
Watch it Those books can spit out so much rot that the Rannisi Group could be sucked into the holes in its phoney accounts.
You'll ruin yourself and drag half the city with you.
It will be your own employees who stop you.
How many faces have our studio lights illuminated? The faces of the unemployed, the welfare recipients, neglected seniors, young people in search of a future Not just these lights, but those of the whole city are now at risk of being turned off.
The Hon.
Monteverde wants to seiZe the Camastra Group.
I n other words, he's about to black out our city.
But we won't stand for it! Right! Daniele Rannisi, once a dissident newshound, now heir to the Camastra Group, which he wants to control Were you behind the attack on the industries employing half of this city? I simply made public what I'd discovered.
This is the so-called "black book-keeping" of the industries I've inherited.
You know what it tells us? It tells us that the Camastra Group laundered billions derived from Mafia activities.
And also that the beneficiaries in the past of all this dirty money were our most prominent citiZens starting with Mayor Rambaudo.
I won't stand for this! This is an ambush! I'll see you in court.
I'll sue you for slander.
You've gone too far.
Mayor please! Wait, you can't go That worm didn't even reply.
The mayor wasn't the only one taking kickbacks.
A flood of dirty money poured into this TV network.
Look, Rannisi, I have nothing to do with budgets.
I'm in front of the cameras.
And nobody, least of all poor Olga Camastra, has ever told me what to say or not say on air.
You can be sure of that.
And you know why? Because the viewers would realise and switch channels.
You're right.
Rambaudo is an idiot.
Turi, make the call.
He needs to relax a bit.
Let's try this one.
We'll never crack it.
May I ask who suggested those reports against Judge Conti? Silvia! Silvia, quick, they're talking about you.
Ridiculous.
Judge Conti has always had our support, at least while she behaved with propriety.
We didn't condemn her.
The Superior Council did.
Now back to the Camastra Group, soon to be yours.
Your allegations have thrown it into turmoil.
What do you propose? To declare bankruptcy, close down and send the workers home? Tell them.
Turn around to face them, and tell them that to save Daddy's company you'll cut their jobs.
They're all the same.
They steal and we pay the price.
Sure.
We all have to pay a price if we want to start afresh.
What price precisely? These aren't Radio Tam Tam's microphones.
You can't wriggle out of it by playing a few songs.
Panarea knows his stuff.
He's almost convinced me.
We'll try to avoid The mayor has just arrived.
"We'll try"? You're playing with Well? Rannisi is just a stirrer! I'll nail him in court.
He'll have to eat his words.
I've spoken to my lawyer.
Leave the lawyer out of it.
He wouldn't change anything.
You're too compromised.
You won't regain credibility by taking Rannisi to court.
Wait for justice to take its course.
Your career is over anyway.
But hold on to your seat.
We can still use you.
It's suicide! You just committed suicide on television.
- I want to say something.
- You'll all have your say.
At Diana TV everyone can speak, while we're still given the chance.
Now let's hear from Professor Giulia Altofonte for the city's anti-racketeering committee.
We, the committee formed after my husband's death, support Daniele Rannisi's plan.
Forgive me, madam.
Do you know the workers here in the studio? Perhaps there's the father of one of your pupils.
Why don't you address him and his son Marco.
Yes, Marco.
Explain to Marco and his dad why it is right to support the plan to sack workers proposed by Countess Camastra's stepson.
I want you and Marco to know this.
Daniele is selling his family estate, including his house.
He has nothing left.
And he'll use the profits to refinance the company.
Thank you.
I must say that while Mr Rannisi's gesture is commendable, you can't turn around the fortunes of a company by selling a few family jewels.
Besides, if Rannisi hadn't made that generous gesture, it would have been imposed by the bankruptcy court.
I don't know Rannisi but I know the teacher, Miss Altofonte, and I believe her.
If Rannisi is willing to sit down with us, I'm willing to talk.
And I think the others will too.
Rannisi is giving us more trouble than the judges and police.
If people take his side, the city will turn on us.
Let's not do anything rash.
You want to make a martyr of him? Doing nothing means no mistakes, but you get nothing.
We can't wait for him to destroy the company.
He says he wants to revolutionise the factory.
Let's give him a hand.
As you've seen, everyone tonight has had a chance to speak.
Even, and especially, our enemies, those who want to see the end of your TV network, and your city.
I n a few minutes your screen will go blank.
This time it's a blackout we've engineered but if Monteverdi and Rannisi go ahead something much more important will be switched off.
The lights in our houses, the livelihood of our city.
Do we deserve that? The Mafia behind a desk It's a newspaper from 1985.
That's all I found on the Camastra trial.
It says that on the day of the verdict juror Ninni Paradiso ripped his clothes off and swore at the court and Judge Orione.
Yes.
He attended the whole trial without giving any signs of being unstable.
Then, just before the verdict, he went berserk.
He spent six months in a psychiatric hospital.
Then he returned here, to his native town.
It was destroyed in an earthquake and now it's deserted.
Ninni Paradiso? Go away! Go away! We just want to talk.
Do you remember Olga Camastra? - The trial - And Judge Orione.
Remember? - Are you his friends? - No.
His face I mean, I nspector Cattani's I can't remember it.
But his voice I can still hear it inside my head.
That day, in court, his words burned like fire against the countess and all the others.
It was the first time those thugs were rattled.
They were scared.
For a week we were locked in the council chamber.
They brought us food as if we were in jail.
Judge Orione said that I nspector Cattani was right in accusing the countess.
She had "kissed the saint", Orione said.
I n with the Mafia, in other words.
And she'd been a front for the Mafia to win the tenders.
Everything was clear.
Then what? You really want to know what happened, Judge? I know you.
If Cattani hadn't ended up like that You were promised to him, weren't you? Go on.
What did Judge Orione do? "Judge Orione"! The night before the verdict he entered the room as white as a sheet.
It was October but he was sweating as if he was in a salt mine, in August.
And he didn't look us in the eye.
He said that I nspector Cattani had been intimate with the accused.
Therefore, his word was worth as much as a rotten apple.
And he said there was no other evidence.
I said I didn't care if Cattani was screwing the countess.
She was still with the Mafia.
But what could an ignorant voice like mine do against his? What could I do? The day of the sentence in the corridor outside the court, they approached me and told me that if I insisted on saying that Camastra was guilty I was out of my mind.
And if I wasn't craZy they'd have to kill me.
Is that why you acted craZy on the day of the verdict? That verdict doesn't have Ninni Paradiso's signature.
Because a madman can't judge! They won't harm a madman.
Things have changed.
If you agree to testify in court, we'll take you to Rome, away from Sicily.
Ninni Paradiso isn't going back to court.
What would I do in Rome? I like it here.
How can you like it here? It's nothing but rubble.
There's no one.
It's better this way.
I remember this town when there were people.
They always told you what to do, what to think.
Now a man can live and die any way he likes.
I can even tell the truth.
Who would hear me? The puppets? Who's there? Who is it? Done.
Hurry with those extinguishers! This way! - Judge, why are you here? - Where's Daniele? They're looking for him, but if he's in there Paramedics! Over here! We have an injured man.
- Take it carefully - Carry him by the legs.
Careful! He could have internal injuries.
Put him here, on the stretcher.
Wait! I'm going with him.
They found him.
He's alive.
Thank goodness.
Now what will you do? Shut down the inquiry? Or write that Daniele did it to collect the insurance? - Or that he tried to kill himself? - Stop it! Let's go.
You can't talk to me like that.
You're interfering with the inquiry.
Do you remember Ninni Paradiso? You sent him craZy.
But not me.
You'll have to kill me! Let's go.
Calm down now.
I must speak to I nspector Breda.
They told me he's here.
Who are you? Show me your I D.
I'm his wife.
Never mind, it's okay.
TiZiana! What's happened? What are you doing here? They gave me a few days off and I thought I'd spend them with you.
Maybe this isn't the best time.
Come on, let's go.
He accused me in public.
He must know something about the Camastra trial.
You've assured us that there's no evidence.
There isn't if nobody looks for it.
Conti is using Breda to pursue the inquiry.
You could transfer him or promote him! I want him out of the way.
You need to tread very carefully, for your own good.
But you're right.
This inspector has become a problem.
We'll fix it.
They're a bit grainy, but you can see the killer and the weapon.
They were taken by an undercover agent at the demonstration.
He gave them to his superior.
A few months later, the agent died on the job.
And his superior? It was me.
That's one of the few things I salvaged from my previous job.
Do you have the money? I'm sorry, but I don't have much time.
There's an arrest warrant out on me.
Give my regards to Professor Ramonte.
This attack proves you represent a serious threat to the Mafia.
You know what Panarea said on TV? That it wasn't the Mafia who did it but a worker who'd lost his job.
I hope to prove that Diana TV is linked to the Mafia.
And soon, I hope.
Meanwhile, Panarea has found another occupation.
He's expressing solidarity and admiration for you.
"Diana TV lines up against Monteverde.
" He's campaigning to keep the city safe and stop the inquiry.
He'll probably succeed.
He's not stupid and he's very popular.
He shifts with the wind.
Before he used Camastra and the Mafia.
Now he's exploiting the fear of unemployment.
So nothing's going to change.
What did your husband and the others die for? Even our allies are siding with him.
There's only one man who can beat Panarea Daniele.
What do you expect me to do? You're more popular than he is, and more consistent.
But people don't seem to appreciate my initiatives.
I hear people talk.
They say you're a hero.
You could bring them over to your side.
I don't know what to do any more.
Everything I touch seems to end badly.
You know how to stir people's conscience.
It's your duty to do something.
What's happening now confirms my worst fears about the Mafia's new strategy.
They're using the economy to build the foundations of a new alliance between crime and the establishment.
What's happening is that the Octopus is about to be reborn.
And if we don't stop it now, we never will.
Minister, there's an envelope for you.
Thank you.
Murderer! Murderer! Minister, are you all right? Good evening, Hon.
Monteverde.
Who are you? I could be your worst enemy or your closest ally.
I shouldn't have come here.
Don't play the fool.
You're here because you want to make a deal.
I've no intention of talking to you.
You're a blackmailer.
We're here to talk about your crimes, not mine.
These days, a politician's crime is a valuable commodity.
You have killed.
I was only nineteen.
And he had a knife.
These photos were taken from a classified file.
Why wasn't I arrested back then? If it had been me, I'd have been rotting in jail.
But you belonged to a good family with a promising future in politics.
People in power are always lenient with their own children.
They look ahead, beyond their youthful mistakes.
Isn't that so? I didn't ask for anything.
And I'm not asking for anything now.
I know that.
But when these photos hit the papers, what will the people who trusted you think? No, you're not alone.
Try to picture the faces of those who respect you, your friends.
Picture them looking at this photo.
Think how much you can still do for Sicily for your cause.
What do you want? I ask for just one small thing in return for that long-ago favour.
Then you'll never be bothered again.
At the next meeting of the Anti-Corruption Agency see that this inquiry of yours is aborted.
You could get the same result by publishing those photos.
I'd be forced to resign.
But I believe in what you're doing.
I follow you and back you.
You're aware that I could have you arrested.
I'd simply have to turn myself in as well.
But you won't.
I'm glad to have met you.
I've always had enormous respect for you.
I want to tell you something.
When I was in rehab, sick Don't think about then.
It's over and you're fine.
I told myself I had to get well, for you.
You had to do it for yourself.
I thought "You'll be able to go back to him.
" But when I arrived, and saw you with Silvia, I knew it wasn't possible.
No, you have nothing to apologise for.
You helped me to get well.
Forget the blonde.
Come and play.
Is this a dare? Watch this, then.
I haven't played for ages.
Let's see what I can do.
Gianni, watch out! Run, kids! Down! Get down! TiZiana! Go, go! Coming through! - What happened? - An ambush.
Breda is wounded.
- Who's the other? - His wife.
She won't make it.
Why you? Why? My poor darling What did they do to you? You had nothing to do with it.
Let me in! It's all right.
Please, have a seat.
How's the inspector? His wife is dead.
She was only twenty! I'm very sorry.
I'll do everything I can to I thought I knew you.
I thought you were corrupt out of cowardice.
But you're a murderer! Nonsense.
I'm as shocked as you are.
You're a murderer! You're worse than the killers.
They have the guts to shoot.
People like you sit in their offices counting each death like a career move.
Let's talk about your career, then.
How did it start? Did you simply have to acquit Camastra? Or finger troublesome colleagues as well? People like you make me sick.
Where are you going? You should be in bed.
I'm calling the doctor.
I didn't ask for this massacre.
I'm not a murderer.
I want nothing more to do with you.
What did you expect? You got what you wanted.
You wanted the inspector out of action.
Take a pill and go to sleep if your nerves are fraZZled.
It's me.
The Chief Judge is nervous.
Conti paid him a visit.
He must be watched night and day.
Tonight a 20-year-old girl died.
She was guilty of only one thing.
She was guilty of being the wife of I nspector Gianni Breda.
I started this radio station because this city was too silent.
Now there are many people who talk, even those who should have the decency to stay silent.
But what happened today means that we're faced with something we cannot tolerate.
An unholy alliance between business, politics and organised crime.
The Octopus.
We thought it had been mortally wounded.
But it wasn't, because when you cut off its tentacles the octopus can regrow them, hiding behind an ink cloud and reappearing in new guises.
It's happening here, in front of us, but we refuse to see it.
Panarea says the city will die if Monteverde's inquiry lifts the lid that has hidden the rot for all these years.
But I say that we must cut the rot out to avoid being smothered.
Whoever killed TiZiana Breda wanted to use fear to close an honest city down.
I say to you that we must have courage.
We can give only one answer, loud and clear.
We will not go back.
We can't, even though that might be easier.
We can't, for the sake of that girl who died today.
And I'll keep shouting it until you're forced to listen.
That's a promise.
Orione appointed Chief Judge of the Public Prosecutor's Office It's Chief Judge Orione here.
I have to talk to you, Judge Conti.
Hello.
- Didn't you sleep? - No.
It's very complex.
There's a double encryption key.
The first is alphanumeric and easier to decode.
They're numbers and letters alternating progressively to discourage decoding.
The other's a code of four words.
I've almost completed it.
THUL It's strange, not Italian.
Anyway, soon we'll know who Camastra's accomplices are.
All I need is another 19 letters.
It takes time or luck.
Why don't you try? Look.
You push this and insert a letter.
- Try it.
- Me? - No, I'm not lucky.
- Why not? Try.
Let's get a coffee.
What's going on? Orione wants to talk.
It's what we need to nail them.
- I'll come with you.
- There's no need.
You'll need a witness.
Okay, hurry up.
Don't go.
Don't worry.
I'll be okay.
THUL It's them Saverio's new friends! So it's true.
It's all true! - Did they come? - Yes, they're here.
- Breda? - He's still in hospital.
- No, leave it.
- As you wish, sir.
I knew that sooner or later I'd have to be accountable to you.
I'm here to listen.
You were right.
The judge caved in and called Conti.
You assured us that woman wouldn't give us any more trouble.
You must stop her.
Once and for all.
Is that Professor Ramonte's opinion? It's my opinion.
Professor Ramonte is very unhappy with you.
I leave the solution to your discretion.
All right.
I'll keep you posted.
It's true, we should have killed her.
Who cares about that slut? Enough waiting.
We must show this city who's in charge.
Oleg will go too.
Why? This job is too important to leave to your men.
Then why don't we send Livoti as well? Breda Breda, wake up! Chiara What's happened? You must go to Silvia.
This is what Stefano couldn't crack.
- Where's Silvia? - At Orione's, with Stefano.
Orione is on the list.
- How did you get this? - I found the key to decode it.
It was on this medal Saverio gave me.
Why didn't you tell us? He said if I told anybody he'd be killed.
But now I know Saverio is behind this.
It started with some invitations.
I had to go to this club with prominent citiZens.
Businessmen, bankers, lawyers all respectable people who offered me their friendship.
I came from a modest family, so Weren't you concerned as a judge, socialising with the likes of Olga Camastra? Sure.
I n Italy, if you listen to gossip, a judge should only socialise with his mother.
No, my conscience was clear.
If they'd offered me shady deals, I would have refused.
When did you start receiving these offers? Not straight away.
Other things happened first.
For instance My nephew needed a job? A friend was happy to employ him.
I needed a building licence? No problem.
My career took off, everybody liked me The years passed, friendships grew stronger and the benevolence towards me seemed natural.
We were all on the same side.
And by then it was too late to stop because if you accept even one favour from them you can never step back.
And you didn't step back.
Who asked you to fix the Camastra trial? Corinto.
Corinto was a very influential politician before the scandal.
Did you know him? I only met him at the opening of the new courthouse.
He had a lot of influence in Sicily and in Rome.
A friend of Ramonte's.
How did he ask you? He called me to his office in Palermo.
He said that the Camastra trial was very important to him.
Why did you decide to agree? Why? Do you know who Corinto was? He was the State.
Anyone opposing him was seen as a fanatic, a heretic, almost like Like Cattani! Yes, Cattani.
After all, what were they asking? The case against Camastra was weak.
I just had to show mercy, bend the rules a little.
And in return, Olga Camastra was asked to have Cattani killed.
I didn't know that! I didn't know! It was just another exchange of favours between state powers.
But you're a judge! It seems like a century ago, but at the time it was normal.
Normal! That's what I've always wanted to be, normal.
Law-abiding, like everybody else.
I'm not an ambitious man.
I never accepted money.
I never left this small town.
My career had stalled.
They asked me to join the Prosecutor's Office.
They felt I'd be more useful to them there.
You have to believe me.
Until a few weeks ago, I thought I was a good person.
Not exactly a saint, but certainly better than many others.
I thought that I'd retire and that I'd die happy at peace.
May God forgive me.
You know what to expect? You You have to help me to bear the shame.
You must make sure that I don't change my mind.
I am weak.
Donna Tieri Mary Coupe Andrew McCormick
The judge is transferred to Sicily and begins her investigation, assisted by the young inspector Breda.
Granchio's death drives his daughter Sara to kill the lover and, through a tragic error, also the son of NuZZo Marciano, the boss who murdered her father and her fiancé.
Left isolated, Sara is forced to join her brother Biagio's gang, which is vying for control of the city's rackets with NuZZo Marciano.
But the boss slaughters Sara's comrades and she decides to collaborate with the law, under Silvia Conti's protection.
Saverio Bronta, an Italian expatriate, arrives from Russia.
I n St Petersburg he has uncovered a huge money laundering operation run by a Sicilian businesswoman, Countess Olga Camastra, former lover of Cattani.
Bronta allies himself with NuZZo against the countess and together they seiZe 50,000 billion lire belonging to Camastra's mysterious associates.
Meanwhile, I nspector Breda has found, in a Mafia cemetery, human remains.
Thanks to Stefano Mura, a young computer whiZ, it's possible to reconstruct faces from these skulls.
Sara recognises them as friends of her father, Rosario Granchio.
Together with Saverio Bronta and NuZZo Marciano, years before they'd all belonged to the same criminal gang.
Confirmation comes from Chiara, Saverio Bronta's wife, now under Conti's protection.
Disillusioned by her husband, she has embarked on a tender romance with Stefano Mura.
I n the meantime, Bronta anonymously sends Conti damning proof of Camastra's illicit dealings.
The countess is arrested.
Bronta visits an Eastern European country to meet with Ramonte, at one time a powerful politician in Sicily.
Bronta presents Ramonte and Camastra's associates, members of a mysterious group called the Thule Academy, with a plan to use the 50,000 billion he has stolen from them to regain power in Sicily.
extracts a confession from her old rival in love.
It was Camastra who organised Cattani's death on behalf of individuals she won't name.
I n exchange, she was acquitted of Cattani's charges against her, thanks to the corrupt Judge Orione.
OCTOPUS 7 I nvestigation into the Death of I nspector Cattani Part Five I'm sick! I'm sick.
Give me a sleeping tablet.
It's me.
I was expecting your call.
This affair is becoming a serious problem.
You assured me of Camastra's silence.
Her confession can destroy us.
Relax.
By tomorrow Camastra will cease to be a problem.
We're moving fast.
Too late now.
The judge is obsessed.
If she knows about Cattani, we've had it.
Forget about Judge Conti.
She went too far this time.
We'll kill two birds with one stone.
Reassure the professor.
- Keep me posted.
- Of course.
Let's hurry.
I'm sorry I can't do it with my own hands.
It's not official yet.
But Countess Olga Camastra has apparently hanged herself in the jail where she was detained for money laundering.
If confirmed, the well-known manager's death will cause an outcry.
I ndeed, her husband Aldo Rannisi died recently while under arrest in hospital, charged with aiding and abetting Aragonese, the notorious Mafia boss.
Sorry, madam.
You can't go in.
- I'm a judge.
- No one's allowed in.
All permits are suspended.
Tell your office Judge Conti is here.
Move! - What now? - I don't know.
Olga wasn't the suicidal kind.
She wanted to live.
Who found the body? Why wasn't I advised? Why should you be? You have no business here.
I strongly protest against Mrs Conti's intimidation.
I demand to see the coronial report.
You had no right to question her without a counsel, a verbal or a mandate.
She was going to sign a statement today.
She won't.
She's dead.
And you are responsible.
Don't you want to know what the countess said? I'll report you to the Superior Council on the grounds of inducement to suicide.
Your time as a judge is over.
We can now talk of murderous justice.
There's sad disappointment at the behaviour of a judge who until yesterday was considered exemplary.
Silvia Conti is entrenched behind a wall of silence.
The public is looking forward to the judge's appearance before the High Judicial Council The usual trick.
First they alienate public opinion, then they make a target of you.
Why not disclose Camastra's allegations against Orione? Her statement's invalid.
And there's no record.
Orione's right.
And he's my accuser.
Attacking him would be counter-productive.
It'd be interpreted as personal revenge.
- Where's my plane ticket? - With me.
We leave at 7.
30.
- We? - I'm leaving with you.
It's my problem.
I have to solve it.
What an attitude.
Look at him worse than a movie star.
How can we let them screw us like that? There's something I can still do.
As you know, duty calls me elsewhere.
But my heart is here, in this university.
That's why I was happy to accept the invitation to inaugurate your course of study.
I'll try to show you how the job of a regional MP differs very little from that of a geologist.
See here.
This is lava stone.
Originally, it was magma.
Black, hard just like death.
I n fact, it contains life.
By crumbling it, nature rendered it very fertile.
Sicily was once Italy's granary.
But someone preferred to turn this soil into bricks.
They ripped it from the mountainside.
They choked the water-bearing strata.
They cleared woodlands, drained rivers They built waterless dams, carried away in a frenZy of building development.
Why? Because building speculation and associated corruption allowed Mafia bosses to reap fortunes which they then invested in the new heroin market.
Eventually in the legal economy of the North too.
Who gave you this? Daniele Rannisi, the Camastra heir.
- They're the doctored books.
- Why did you come to see me? I thought that as a member of the Anti-Corruption Agency, you could prove Camastra made use of black money.
Are you familiar with the lead-up to a volcanic eruption? Black money flows below the surface like lava.
It mingles with good soil It pollutes and becomes indispensable.
Until recently, this money ended up in Eastern Europe or in Asia.
But now it's resurfacing here, creating the basis for a new poisoning of the legal economy.
The Camastra Group could be the Mafia's first new target.
Thanks to today's turmoil, they're planning widespread economic infiltration.
How can you help? I'll seek a public inquiry and the seiZure of their funds.
They'll do anything to stop you.
I can always go back to teaching geology full time.
You've eaten nothing.
Are you afraid of being poisoned? No, I'm not hungry.
I know how you feel.
The judge's predicament puts you in a spot.
Now the countess is dead you're the only witness against NuZZo.
I'm not afraid of NuZZo.
I gave Silvia my word.
She'll help me in court.
- If they let her.
- What do you mean? She'll be transferred, at the very least.
I kept my promise.
Here's an old tape of singer-songwriters.
You can keep it until I come back.
Where are you going? It's only for a few days.
Don't worry.
Who'll replace you? The commissioner will be mad.
Cover up for me.
Find an excuse.
Where's Silvia? - She must go to Rome.
- But she's a judge.
- Why are they trying her? - It's not a real trial.
She'll tell them what happened.
What if they don't believe her? She won't come back.
It'll be okay.
Gianni What will I do? How will I manage without you? I'm scared.
Don't worry.
I'll be back soon.
Not a word.
You'll have to toss me out to get rid of me.
Thank you.
Did I hear right? You said thank you? Yes, but don't get too used to it.
Stand back! - It's your fault.
- Don't you feel any remorse? Move back! - Stop it! - You can't go in.
We think highly of you and your ability.
But your silence will make things worse.
How can we help you? Such an impropriety must have had serious motivation.
What sort of admission did you want from the accused? Did you succeed? Have you been threatened? - Can't you speak? - It's not disrespect, but I cannot defend myself.
I will accept your decision.
I ask only that you don't involve my assistants.
It was solely my doing and I realise I was wrong.
Judge Conti has been suspended.
She's been relieved of all duties pending the final order.
The countess is dead, the judge gagged.
And with the billions, we'll buy the city.
Sara Granchio is our only worry.
That's my concern.
You had to be suspended to get a day off.
- What are you thinking about? - Nothing.
Sometimes it's good to think of nothing.
Even during the inquiry, I looked at the Board but it was as if I wasn't there.
- Why didn't you fight back? - Because they were right.
Rules are rules.
The countess confessed.
What if I had been a corrupt judge trying to intimidate an innocent witness? The law is the law.
Judge Orione takes over now.
What will you do? I don't know yet.
I'm very tired.
What's that? What have you done? It's my transfer notice.
I got it two days ago.
- You wanted it.
- I'm coming back to Rome.
My local police station.
A month ago I'd have been thrilled.
What about you? What do you intend to do? I won't leave you alone.
Silvia If you go back they'll kill you.
I want you to meet someone before going back to the front.
- How is she? - Much better.
She's working.
She may come out of it soon.
It was good of you to come.
You still mean a lot to her.
We'd been having problems for a while.
Until they found dope at home.
That meant serious trouble for Gianni.
They posted him to Sicily.
Since our separation he's been visiting me frequently in here.
So you're going back there together.
He's told me a lot about you.
I bet he's never mentioned me.
He told me you were once deeply in love.
I still love him dearly.
Judge Conti may have to account for the special detention she has granted the murderess Sara Granchio.
A shameful concession we've been reporting for weeks.
The brutality of the Granchio case caused a public outcry Didn't I tell you? She wanted to move mountains but didn't even move a grain of sand.
- And you'll pay for it.
- She won't let me down.
She'll be transferred.
Didn't you hear? They won't keep you here with all these goodies.
They'll lock you up for sure.
But I won't be there to protect you.
Whose side are you on? I hate seeing a girl like you ruining her life for nothing.
Unfortunately, you're the only witness left against NuZZo.
- That's your cross.
- What can I do? I made those admissions.
Well, I don't know The prosecutor is an understanding man.
Silvia could have forced you to sign those statements.
As she forced Countess Camastra.
Think about it, my girl.
You're so young I'll speak to the prosecutor.
All right? Don't worry too much about it.
I need an answer by tomorrow morning.
You killed a child, remember.
Your wife's still very fond of you.
Thank God she's much better.
I can't look after her now.
Dear Gianni and dear Silvia, I don't think I'll see you again.
I have a lot to say but there's no time.
I nspector Livoti's right.
No one will ever forgive me for what I did.
I'm the first not to forgive myself.
Then you came along and arrested me.
You were nothing more than cops to me.
But I, a thief, a child murderer, was treated by you like a human being.
I'll never forget that.
That's why I don't want to betray your trust.
Judge Orione wants to see you.
I've decided to go.
Besides, I'm no good to anyone.
No one will cry for me.
They mustn't suspect anything.
The jump frightens me.
He could tell from my eyes.
I mustn't look at him.
I've counted the paces to the window.
Just nine paces.
I'll close my eyes.
He mustn't suspect.
I have to watch out.
Livoti is cunning.
One two three four five six seven I I didn't want to Stop! Forgive me.
They're too strong.
And without you, I'm afraid I won't make it.
I'm only 18 years old but I feel a hundred.
To go on, you need someone to live for.
I only have someone to die for NuZZo.
If I die he won't be able to erase what I've said.
You wanted to screw me.
Her name and fate had been marked by the Rodio massacre, Sara Granchio, aged 18.
Having decided to co-operate, she reported a boss, NuZZo Marciano.
Today she took her own life, maybe out of remorse or just out of fear.
Waiting to cross to our reporter, we'll move on to another story.
According to rumours, the Hon.
Monteverde of the Anti-Corruption Agency intends to call for an inquiry into the Camastra Group.
Apparently, the MP is about to seek an order for the seiZure of the finance company which is alleged to be a huge money-laundering tool.
If that is so, the economy of this city would be at risk.
An attachment order may also be issued.
The Camastra Group employs The knight places the king in check.
When did it happen? Conti gave Monteverde the file soon after the suicide.
He now wants to freeZe their assets.
They'll cause a scandal that could destroy us.
You know the man, an idealist convinced he knows the truth.
And the people back him.
I've trusted you.
I've given you my full financial support.
But I've had enough of false hopes.
Watch out, Saverio.
I have little left to lose.
All right.
You've caused the damage, you have to fix it.
I don't intend to spend the rest of my days here.
A dead person can turn into a martyr.
A living one can be bought.
You want to corrupt him? That's ridiculous.
Honesty is his banner.
He's a symbol.
We'll disgrace that banner.
We'll destroy that symbol.
What is it to him, this honesty he's so proud of? A nice badge on his lapel vanity.
That's his weakness.
His honest face Let's find a spot on his white skin and he'll collapse.
Monteverde is a godsend.
I'm not just offering you a return to Italy, but the triumph of an idea, an idea which has dominated your life and mine too.
Man equals mud.
The Monteverdes have led people to believe otherwise.
But if we prove they lied, those who believed them will wake up and turn on the impostors.
When nightmares torment me and keep me awake, I wake him and we come here to play in silence.
I can hear him breathe regularly.
I see his white hand gently lift a piece.
And I think as long as I live he'll stay like that, pure Because he's innocent.
He's just a child.
But we're men who have come to terms with the rot we have inside.
We use it as a fertiliser to grow wealth and power.
Monteverde believes he's different, though.
That man has chosen to make of his purity an unyielding passion.
He worships it like an idol.
He displays it to the world like a Pharisee's robe.
He's convinced he's a kind of saint.
But all saints were once great sinners.
For at least a day.
I knew you'd understand.
You want to blackmail him? With what? You may find nothing.
Monteverde took a long break from politics.
Why, if he had nothing to hide? I n any case, fallacies can cause more harm than truth.
Slander him if you like, but people won't believe you.
They trust him too much.
I n a few weeks, Professor, I'll offer you two things A city and its noblest soul.
You have assumed a serious responsibility.
You've rekindled a little hope in an old man who had lost it.
Keep it alive, and I'll be very grateful.
Let it die, and I'll be ruthless.
The professor's respect is a rare gift, remember.
- I'll treasure it.
- Pity he's moody.
I've known him for years.
A great man great ideas.
But he can overlook unpleasant details.
So I remind him.
- What do you mean? - You promised Judge Conti would be moved permanently from Sicily.
- Apparently she's back.
- She's been suspended.
- She's powerless.
- I hope so.
I understand your wife Chiara is back as well.
And she's enjoying Judge Conti's protection.
The professor may find it rather odd.
And dangerous too.
Why are you putting your wife at risk? Why did she come home? She worries me.
I don't understand her.
What's she up to? She has changed.
- Got your case? - Yes.
- Need any help? - No.
I'm not taking much.
I insisted on us marrying.
I lost my parents as a child.
Being my cousin, Saverio was like a big brother, a father to me.
The strongest and brightest man I knew.
Marriage between us was inevitable.
It was a mistake.
He needed a crutch more than a partner.
Between us there was never any conjugal trust.
He's sick obsessed.
And that obsession has ruined him.
He tried to hide it, but in Russia I found out he has ties with a very important man, Professor Ramonte.
And now he's distanced himself.
Have you ever told him? He wouldn't let me.
He kept it all inside.
I tried to help him I tried to nurture him, love him As if it was my duty.
But it was all in vain.
Let's go.
- You left Chiara alone.
- Go! - Get in.
- Saverio! - What do you want? - Get in! What are you doing? What are you up to? What's come over you? What do you think you're doing? Who's that man? Stefano.
What does he want? To screw you? - Or has he already? - No, he hasn't.
He loves me.
Leave that place at once.
And stay with me.
Sorry, it can't be done.
It's too late.
Do as I say or you'll have a lifetime of regret.
- What do you mean? - I've protected you till now.
If you stay there, you'll pay with them.
Why? What's the danger? What will you do to us? Me? I won't do a thing.
Who, then? Your new friends? - My guardians? - What do you think you know? I know nothing, because you tell me nothing.
I'll never know the truth.
Know what? Some stranger will tell me who you really are.
And that's the worst that can happen to us.
I love you, Chiara.
We love each other.
You and I.
Sorry, I can't take any more.
Without you, I'll go insane.
Okay, I'll stay.
On one condition Let go of everything your past, the hatred within you, everything.
I don't need much.
One word is all I ask.
And I'll never leave you again.
Say it.
Say yes.
Chiara! - Not much of a bed, but - Don't worry.
I'll be just fine.
What will you do now? I'll continue my investigation privately.
It's not illegal.
Nor is it illegal for us to help you.
So We have two trails, the Camastra trial To be acquitted, she organised Cattani's assassination.
Orione is the only go-between.
We must dissect that trial.
The other trail is in your computer, in Camastra's coded list.
I nfinite combinations! Decoding those names may never be possible.
You must.
If Monteverde fails, the list is the only link between Camastra and the others.
We have to find a way of cornering Orione.
What's happened? Saverio When did he arrive? He arrived in Sicily before me.
He says he has to hide from his enemies.
But I can't believe him any more.
I know he's in real trouble.
After years of hatred, he won't give up.
- Give up what? - Vendetta.
Against those who ruined his life.
But he's destroying himself in the process.
He gave us the information to nail the countess.
He must have eliminated Aragonese too.
- Didn't he talk about NuZZo? - No.
I think they're together.
They're like brothers.
He also mentioned some new friends.
What friends? I don't know who they are.
I think it's fear of them that stopped him talking.
Sorry.
I've woken you up.
I was awake.
I want the truth now.
What did Saverio and his mates do? Go on.
You know.
I'm sick of being treated like a child.
I need to know.
Six years ago when you fled something terrible had happened.
A well-known policeman had been killed.
I nspector Cattani? I don't think Saverio had any choice.
There are some requests that can't be refused.
Don't ever leave me now.
Don't worry.
Don't worry.
Brought forward Hello.
May I come in? Lucky you! What? I was just saying how I envy you young people.
You can listen to music while you work.
Better than traffic noise.
You've turned our city into a gas chamber.
What do you want? Nothing.
I just came to see how you were getting on.
I haven't seen you since your father's funeral.
I've always thought highly of you.
Your father often lamented your impulsive behaviour.
And I'd always say "Don't worry.
" "Your Daniele's an artist, not a conformist.
"You'll see, that boy will make you proud.
" And I was right.
I've even forgiven you your frequent personal attacks.
Even when I said on air that your mistress went shopping in a council car? I've forgiven you.
I'm doubtful that my wife ever will.
But let bygones be bygones.
You're the heir now.
I realise these are hard times for your group.
So I've come to reaffirm my support for you.
I'm sure you know by now that public contracts were the bulk of your father's turnover.
Yes, I know.
Of course.
The inquiry will commence soon.
I wouldn't want you helping Monteverde too much.
Know what these are? The secret ledgers of the past.
I n ten years, you got over 5 billion in kickbacks.
Maybe.
But your family earned twenty times as much.
Watch it Those books can spit out so much rot that the Rannisi Group could be sucked into the holes in its phoney accounts.
You'll ruin yourself and drag half the city with you.
It will be your own employees who stop you.
How many faces have our studio lights illuminated? The faces of the unemployed, the welfare recipients, neglected seniors, young people in search of a future Not just these lights, but those of the whole city are now at risk of being turned off.
The Hon.
Monteverde wants to seiZe the Camastra Group.
I n other words, he's about to black out our city.
But we won't stand for it! Right! Daniele Rannisi, once a dissident newshound, now heir to the Camastra Group, which he wants to control Were you behind the attack on the industries employing half of this city? I simply made public what I'd discovered.
This is the so-called "black book-keeping" of the industries I've inherited.
You know what it tells us? It tells us that the Camastra Group laundered billions derived from Mafia activities.
And also that the beneficiaries in the past of all this dirty money were our most prominent citiZens starting with Mayor Rambaudo.
I won't stand for this! This is an ambush! I'll see you in court.
I'll sue you for slander.
You've gone too far.
Mayor please! Wait, you can't go That worm didn't even reply.
The mayor wasn't the only one taking kickbacks.
A flood of dirty money poured into this TV network.
Look, Rannisi, I have nothing to do with budgets.
I'm in front of the cameras.
And nobody, least of all poor Olga Camastra, has ever told me what to say or not say on air.
You can be sure of that.
And you know why? Because the viewers would realise and switch channels.
You're right.
Rambaudo is an idiot.
Turi, make the call.
He needs to relax a bit.
Let's try this one.
We'll never crack it.
May I ask who suggested those reports against Judge Conti? Silvia! Silvia, quick, they're talking about you.
Ridiculous.
Judge Conti has always had our support, at least while she behaved with propriety.
We didn't condemn her.
The Superior Council did.
Now back to the Camastra Group, soon to be yours.
Your allegations have thrown it into turmoil.
What do you propose? To declare bankruptcy, close down and send the workers home? Tell them.
Turn around to face them, and tell them that to save Daddy's company you'll cut their jobs.
They're all the same.
They steal and we pay the price.
Sure.
We all have to pay a price if we want to start afresh.
What price precisely? These aren't Radio Tam Tam's microphones.
You can't wriggle out of it by playing a few songs.
Panarea knows his stuff.
He's almost convinced me.
We'll try to avoid The mayor has just arrived.
"We'll try"? You're playing with Well? Rannisi is just a stirrer! I'll nail him in court.
He'll have to eat his words.
I've spoken to my lawyer.
Leave the lawyer out of it.
He wouldn't change anything.
You're too compromised.
You won't regain credibility by taking Rannisi to court.
Wait for justice to take its course.
Your career is over anyway.
But hold on to your seat.
We can still use you.
It's suicide! You just committed suicide on television.
- I want to say something.
- You'll all have your say.
At Diana TV everyone can speak, while we're still given the chance.
Now let's hear from Professor Giulia Altofonte for the city's anti-racketeering committee.
We, the committee formed after my husband's death, support Daniele Rannisi's plan.
Forgive me, madam.
Do you know the workers here in the studio? Perhaps there's the father of one of your pupils.
Why don't you address him and his son Marco.
Yes, Marco.
Explain to Marco and his dad why it is right to support the plan to sack workers proposed by Countess Camastra's stepson.
I want you and Marco to know this.
Daniele is selling his family estate, including his house.
He has nothing left.
And he'll use the profits to refinance the company.
Thank you.
I must say that while Mr Rannisi's gesture is commendable, you can't turn around the fortunes of a company by selling a few family jewels.
Besides, if Rannisi hadn't made that generous gesture, it would have been imposed by the bankruptcy court.
I don't know Rannisi but I know the teacher, Miss Altofonte, and I believe her.
If Rannisi is willing to sit down with us, I'm willing to talk.
And I think the others will too.
Rannisi is giving us more trouble than the judges and police.
If people take his side, the city will turn on us.
Let's not do anything rash.
You want to make a martyr of him? Doing nothing means no mistakes, but you get nothing.
We can't wait for him to destroy the company.
He says he wants to revolutionise the factory.
Let's give him a hand.
As you've seen, everyone tonight has had a chance to speak.
Even, and especially, our enemies, those who want to see the end of your TV network, and your city.
I n a few minutes your screen will go blank.
This time it's a blackout we've engineered but if Monteverdi and Rannisi go ahead something much more important will be switched off.
The lights in our houses, the livelihood of our city.
Do we deserve that? The Mafia behind a desk It's a newspaper from 1985.
That's all I found on the Camastra trial.
It says that on the day of the verdict juror Ninni Paradiso ripped his clothes off and swore at the court and Judge Orione.
Yes.
He attended the whole trial without giving any signs of being unstable.
Then, just before the verdict, he went berserk.
He spent six months in a psychiatric hospital.
Then he returned here, to his native town.
It was destroyed in an earthquake and now it's deserted.
Ninni Paradiso? Go away! Go away! We just want to talk.
Do you remember Olga Camastra? - The trial - And Judge Orione.
Remember? - Are you his friends? - No.
His face I mean, I nspector Cattani's I can't remember it.
But his voice I can still hear it inside my head.
That day, in court, his words burned like fire against the countess and all the others.
It was the first time those thugs were rattled.
They were scared.
For a week we were locked in the council chamber.
They brought us food as if we were in jail.
Judge Orione said that I nspector Cattani was right in accusing the countess.
She had "kissed the saint", Orione said.
I n with the Mafia, in other words.
And she'd been a front for the Mafia to win the tenders.
Everything was clear.
Then what? You really want to know what happened, Judge? I know you.
If Cattani hadn't ended up like that You were promised to him, weren't you? Go on.
What did Judge Orione do? "Judge Orione"! The night before the verdict he entered the room as white as a sheet.
It was October but he was sweating as if he was in a salt mine, in August.
And he didn't look us in the eye.
He said that I nspector Cattani had been intimate with the accused.
Therefore, his word was worth as much as a rotten apple.
And he said there was no other evidence.
I said I didn't care if Cattani was screwing the countess.
She was still with the Mafia.
But what could an ignorant voice like mine do against his? What could I do? The day of the sentence in the corridor outside the court, they approached me and told me that if I insisted on saying that Camastra was guilty I was out of my mind.
And if I wasn't craZy they'd have to kill me.
Is that why you acted craZy on the day of the verdict? That verdict doesn't have Ninni Paradiso's signature.
Because a madman can't judge! They won't harm a madman.
Things have changed.
If you agree to testify in court, we'll take you to Rome, away from Sicily.
Ninni Paradiso isn't going back to court.
What would I do in Rome? I like it here.
How can you like it here? It's nothing but rubble.
There's no one.
It's better this way.
I remember this town when there were people.
They always told you what to do, what to think.
Now a man can live and die any way he likes.
I can even tell the truth.
Who would hear me? The puppets? Who's there? Who is it? Done.
Hurry with those extinguishers! This way! - Judge, why are you here? - Where's Daniele? They're looking for him, but if he's in there Paramedics! Over here! We have an injured man.
- Take it carefully - Carry him by the legs.
Careful! He could have internal injuries.
Put him here, on the stretcher.
Wait! I'm going with him.
They found him.
He's alive.
Thank goodness.
Now what will you do? Shut down the inquiry? Or write that Daniele did it to collect the insurance? - Or that he tried to kill himself? - Stop it! Let's go.
You can't talk to me like that.
You're interfering with the inquiry.
Do you remember Ninni Paradiso? You sent him craZy.
But not me.
You'll have to kill me! Let's go.
Calm down now.
I must speak to I nspector Breda.
They told me he's here.
Who are you? Show me your I D.
I'm his wife.
Never mind, it's okay.
TiZiana! What's happened? What are you doing here? They gave me a few days off and I thought I'd spend them with you.
Maybe this isn't the best time.
Come on, let's go.
He accused me in public.
He must know something about the Camastra trial.
You've assured us that there's no evidence.
There isn't if nobody looks for it.
Conti is using Breda to pursue the inquiry.
You could transfer him or promote him! I want him out of the way.
You need to tread very carefully, for your own good.
But you're right.
This inspector has become a problem.
We'll fix it.
They're a bit grainy, but you can see the killer and the weapon.
They were taken by an undercover agent at the demonstration.
He gave them to his superior.
A few months later, the agent died on the job.
And his superior? It was me.
That's one of the few things I salvaged from my previous job.
Do you have the money? I'm sorry, but I don't have much time.
There's an arrest warrant out on me.
Give my regards to Professor Ramonte.
This attack proves you represent a serious threat to the Mafia.
You know what Panarea said on TV? That it wasn't the Mafia who did it but a worker who'd lost his job.
I hope to prove that Diana TV is linked to the Mafia.
And soon, I hope.
Meanwhile, Panarea has found another occupation.
He's expressing solidarity and admiration for you.
"Diana TV lines up against Monteverde.
" He's campaigning to keep the city safe and stop the inquiry.
He'll probably succeed.
He's not stupid and he's very popular.
He shifts with the wind.
Before he used Camastra and the Mafia.
Now he's exploiting the fear of unemployment.
So nothing's going to change.
What did your husband and the others die for? Even our allies are siding with him.
There's only one man who can beat Panarea Daniele.
What do you expect me to do? You're more popular than he is, and more consistent.
But people don't seem to appreciate my initiatives.
I hear people talk.
They say you're a hero.
You could bring them over to your side.
I don't know what to do any more.
Everything I touch seems to end badly.
You know how to stir people's conscience.
It's your duty to do something.
What's happening now confirms my worst fears about the Mafia's new strategy.
They're using the economy to build the foundations of a new alliance between crime and the establishment.
What's happening is that the Octopus is about to be reborn.
And if we don't stop it now, we never will.
Minister, there's an envelope for you.
Thank you.
Murderer! Murderer! Minister, are you all right? Good evening, Hon.
Monteverde.
Who are you? I could be your worst enemy or your closest ally.
I shouldn't have come here.
Don't play the fool.
You're here because you want to make a deal.
I've no intention of talking to you.
You're a blackmailer.
We're here to talk about your crimes, not mine.
These days, a politician's crime is a valuable commodity.
You have killed.
I was only nineteen.
And he had a knife.
These photos were taken from a classified file.
Why wasn't I arrested back then? If it had been me, I'd have been rotting in jail.
But you belonged to a good family with a promising future in politics.
People in power are always lenient with their own children.
They look ahead, beyond their youthful mistakes.
Isn't that so? I didn't ask for anything.
And I'm not asking for anything now.
I know that.
But when these photos hit the papers, what will the people who trusted you think? No, you're not alone.
Try to picture the faces of those who respect you, your friends.
Picture them looking at this photo.
Think how much you can still do for Sicily for your cause.
What do you want? I ask for just one small thing in return for that long-ago favour.
Then you'll never be bothered again.
At the next meeting of the Anti-Corruption Agency see that this inquiry of yours is aborted.
You could get the same result by publishing those photos.
I'd be forced to resign.
But I believe in what you're doing.
I follow you and back you.
You're aware that I could have you arrested.
I'd simply have to turn myself in as well.
But you won't.
I'm glad to have met you.
I've always had enormous respect for you.
I want to tell you something.
When I was in rehab, sick Don't think about then.
It's over and you're fine.
I told myself I had to get well, for you.
You had to do it for yourself.
I thought "You'll be able to go back to him.
" But when I arrived, and saw you with Silvia, I knew it wasn't possible.
No, you have nothing to apologise for.
You helped me to get well.
Forget the blonde.
Come and play.
Is this a dare? Watch this, then.
I haven't played for ages.
Let's see what I can do.
Gianni, watch out! Run, kids! Down! Get down! TiZiana! Go, go! Coming through! - What happened? - An ambush.
Breda is wounded.
- Who's the other? - His wife.
She won't make it.
Why you? Why? My poor darling What did they do to you? You had nothing to do with it.
Let me in! It's all right.
Please, have a seat.
How's the inspector? His wife is dead.
She was only twenty! I'm very sorry.
I'll do everything I can to I thought I knew you.
I thought you were corrupt out of cowardice.
But you're a murderer! Nonsense.
I'm as shocked as you are.
You're a murderer! You're worse than the killers.
They have the guts to shoot.
People like you sit in their offices counting each death like a career move.
Let's talk about your career, then.
How did it start? Did you simply have to acquit Camastra? Or finger troublesome colleagues as well? People like you make me sick.
Where are you going? You should be in bed.
I'm calling the doctor.
I didn't ask for this massacre.
I'm not a murderer.
I want nothing more to do with you.
What did you expect? You got what you wanted.
You wanted the inspector out of action.
Take a pill and go to sleep if your nerves are fraZZled.
It's me.
The Chief Judge is nervous.
Conti paid him a visit.
He must be watched night and day.
Tonight a 20-year-old girl died.
She was guilty of only one thing.
She was guilty of being the wife of I nspector Gianni Breda.
I started this radio station because this city was too silent.
Now there are many people who talk, even those who should have the decency to stay silent.
But what happened today means that we're faced with something we cannot tolerate.
An unholy alliance between business, politics and organised crime.
The Octopus.
We thought it had been mortally wounded.
But it wasn't, because when you cut off its tentacles the octopus can regrow them, hiding behind an ink cloud and reappearing in new guises.
It's happening here, in front of us, but we refuse to see it.
Panarea says the city will die if Monteverde's inquiry lifts the lid that has hidden the rot for all these years.
But I say that we must cut the rot out to avoid being smothered.
Whoever killed TiZiana Breda wanted to use fear to close an honest city down.
I say to you that we must have courage.
We can give only one answer, loud and clear.
We will not go back.
We can't, even though that might be easier.
We can't, for the sake of that girl who died today.
And I'll keep shouting it until you're forced to listen.
That's a promise.
Orione appointed Chief Judge of the Public Prosecutor's Office It's Chief Judge Orione here.
I have to talk to you, Judge Conti.
Hello.
- Didn't you sleep? - No.
It's very complex.
There's a double encryption key.
The first is alphanumeric and easier to decode.
They're numbers and letters alternating progressively to discourage decoding.
The other's a code of four words.
I've almost completed it.
THUL It's strange, not Italian.
Anyway, soon we'll know who Camastra's accomplices are.
All I need is another 19 letters.
It takes time or luck.
Why don't you try? Look.
You push this and insert a letter.
- Try it.
- Me? - No, I'm not lucky.
- Why not? Try.
Let's get a coffee.
What's going on? Orione wants to talk.
It's what we need to nail them.
- I'll come with you.
- There's no need.
You'll need a witness.
Okay, hurry up.
Don't go.
Don't worry.
I'll be okay.
THUL It's them Saverio's new friends! So it's true.
It's all true! - Did they come? - Yes, they're here.
- Breda? - He's still in hospital.
- No, leave it.
- As you wish, sir.
I knew that sooner or later I'd have to be accountable to you.
I'm here to listen.
You were right.
The judge caved in and called Conti.
You assured us that woman wouldn't give us any more trouble.
You must stop her.
Once and for all.
Is that Professor Ramonte's opinion? It's my opinion.
Professor Ramonte is very unhappy with you.
I leave the solution to your discretion.
All right.
I'll keep you posted.
It's true, we should have killed her.
Who cares about that slut? Enough waiting.
We must show this city who's in charge.
Oleg will go too.
Why? This job is too important to leave to your men.
Then why don't we send Livoti as well? Breda Breda, wake up! Chiara What's happened? You must go to Silvia.
This is what Stefano couldn't crack.
- Where's Silvia? - At Orione's, with Stefano.
Orione is on the list.
- How did you get this? - I found the key to decode it.
It was on this medal Saverio gave me.
Why didn't you tell us? He said if I told anybody he'd be killed.
But now I know Saverio is behind this.
It started with some invitations.
I had to go to this club with prominent citiZens.
Businessmen, bankers, lawyers all respectable people who offered me their friendship.
I came from a modest family, so Weren't you concerned as a judge, socialising with the likes of Olga Camastra? Sure.
I n Italy, if you listen to gossip, a judge should only socialise with his mother.
No, my conscience was clear.
If they'd offered me shady deals, I would have refused.
When did you start receiving these offers? Not straight away.
Other things happened first.
For instance My nephew needed a job? A friend was happy to employ him.
I needed a building licence? No problem.
My career took off, everybody liked me The years passed, friendships grew stronger and the benevolence towards me seemed natural.
We were all on the same side.
And by then it was too late to stop because if you accept even one favour from them you can never step back.
And you didn't step back.
Who asked you to fix the Camastra trial? Corinto.
Corinto was a very influential politician before the scandal.
Did you know him? I only met him at the opening of the new courthouse.
He had a lot of influence in Sicily and in Rome.
A friend of Ramonte's.
How did he ask you? He called me to his office in Palermo.
He said that the Camastra trial was very important to him.
Why did you decide to agree? Why? Do you know who Corinto was? He was the State.
Anyone opposing him was seen as a fanatic, a heretic, almost like Like Cattani! Yes, Cattani.
After all, what were they asking? The case against Camastra was weak.
I just had to show mercy, bend the rules a little.
And in return, Olga Camastra was asked to have Cattani killed.
I didn't know that! I didn't know! It was just another exchange of favours between state powers.
But you're a judge! It seems like a century ago, but at the time it was normal.
Normal! That's what I've always wanted to be, normal.
Law-abiding, like everybody else.
I'm not an ambitious man.
I never accepted money.
I never left this small town.
My career had stalled.
They asked me to join the Prosecutor's Office.
They felt I'd be more useful to them there.
You have to believe me.
Until a few weeks ago, I thought I was a good person.
Not exactly a saint, but certainly better than many others.
I thought that I'd retire and that I'd die happy at peace.
May God forgive me.
You know what to expect? You You have to help me to bear the shame.
You must make sure that I don't change my mind.
I am weak.
Donna Tieri Mary Coupe Andrew McCormick