MONDAY American
Good morning.
Do you want to exchange $200.00?
Yes
$200.00 equals to 161 Cuban pesos.
100.
Okay. Getting less pesos than dollars.
- That's our exchange rate. - Of course.
- And emargo on top of this... - Yes.
and economic crisis.
Understand?
- All right? - Yes. Thank you.
Señor Teddy!!
I am Angel, your driver.
Oh, yes ...
Senor Teddy, you can call me Angelito.
Okay.
Are you from New York? I will help you.
If you need anything, come to me.
You're friend of my friend.
I'm sorry, senor Teddy, my English is no good.
I studied in the Soviet Union.
My profession is engineer. I can speak Russian.
So, you're an engineer, but you works as taxi driver.
I no longer work as engineer.
Now during the day I'm mechanic, and taxi drivers at night.
Life is hard.
Look at the White House.
It looks like the Capitol.
Yes, it's exact replica of Capitol...
...but 5 cm higher than the one in Washington.
- 5 cm? - Yes.
- Then, two inches. - Yes, it is certainly higher.
Okay.
Do you want to go to my Aunt Delia?
She would cook something for you.
Sure.
- Do you remember Ivansantera? You do not? - No.
- Nice guy. - What about him?
He's now a diplomat in Yemen.
Look at that!
Ask the neighbour for some eggs. Tell her that we will pay.
You want me to get some eggs?
I'll cook something simple. He wouldl like it.
You're notr going to change.
- Auntie, you know that Ted is an actor.- Really?
He starred in few movies. He came to film school.
Sit down. Feel like at home.
Is there a beer?
No, dear, finished.
Damn it! There is nothing. I'm going to bring a beer.
Baseball.
I'll buy a few bottles.
Okay.
Coming back soon.
Coming back.
My God.
One minute. I'll buy... I mean, I'll get some eggs from the neighbour.
Why do you watch this crap? Better watch the TV-series.
You know, what's even better?
To go out and have fun. Do you understand?
No, I do not understand.
Are you Italian?
American.
America is huge. Where are you from? From Canada?
No, from the USA
Really? You are from America?
I didn't have American at this place, yet.
Come. Before she returns.
I'll teach you a few things.
Where are we going?
Oh! I forgot! Pay me the 200 pesos.
200 pesos? How is the "money" in Spanish? "DeNiro"?
No, my dear. Neither De Niro or Al Pacino, and not Charlie Chaplin.
"Dinero". Got it?
Look.
Not you.
Give me the phone!
Damn it!
What is this?
I'll show you! Shameless!
I do, what I want!
What happened?
Auntie, very tasty!
What's this?
Fried bananas. How do you say in English?
He does not like it.
- Delicious. - Delicious.
Rum, cigars and girls - he sure enjoys.
We call Americans "yuma" after the movie.
What movie?
Remember the movie with the train leaving at 3:10?
"3:10 to Yuma".
No! Seriously.
No!
They call Americans "yuma", because USA in English means "united states".
Unay... Umay... Yuma.
No, bro. It's 'because of the movie.
He's right. Movie from 1957.
With Glenn Ford. Black and white.
Not the color one, with Rusell Crowe.
Don't argue. I know a lot about movies.
They only shows us boring Russian movies.
Do you remember? Suddenly they showed "3:10 to Utah."
Yuma.
You're my friend.
And here are the ladies.
Four beers, please.
It's Marta. My girlfriend.
- I do not speak English. - Nice to meet you.
Rosa.
It's nice to meet you.
So do I.
Let's have a drink.
Cheers.
Why did you bring her here?
No one else could come.
Even blind will not bite on her.
- She's not so bad. She's my friend. Not bad?
Listen to me.
This is not true. Do you hear?
This is not true.
More.
What is your name?
Rebecca.
You are beautiful.
Thank you.
A lighter?
Thank you.
Do you come here often?
I do not speak English.
It's okay. And I do not speak Spanish.
You must be nice and with class.
You are right, brother.
Water.
You are from America?
Yes. Guessed it well. We have family in New Jersey.
- New Jersey? - Yeah.
- What is your name? - Me? Sabrina.
Hi!
Guess who.
Ramonsito.
How did you know?
From smell of perfumes.
Two bottles of water, please. And lemonade.
Hi! What's your name?
- Dounia. - Dounia.
Excuse me. I'll take Rosa to the car.
She's a little drunk. I'll be back soon.
- Do you speak English? - Yes.
You want to dance?
Sorry, I'm tired. Bye.
Goodbye.
- Hold on. You're not staying? - My friends are leaving.
Wait. Come to my hotel. We can have a drink.
It's late. Maybe tomorrow?
I can't tomorrow. I have classes at film school.
- Are you an actor? - Yes.
In Hollywood?
Yes. Come "Hotel Nacional". For a drink.,
When will you be there?
In 15 minutes.
Actually... in half an hour.
Half an hour? Will you come?
Nothing is certain in life.
I have only 45 pesos left.
Do not worry. You pay me tomorrow.
- tomorrow? - Yes. I mean today. I'll come to you.
Right. Today.
- Bye. - Bye.
Sweet dreams!
Hello! Have a seat.
I'm sorry.
The bar is closed.
But there is a mini-bar.
In your room?
Yes. We can have a drink?
- A drink? - Yes.
I do not even know, what's your name.
I'm sorry. Ted.
O, mister Atkin.
- The girl is with you? - Yes.
Your identity, please.
Do not worry.
Typical process.
- Thank you. - All right.
Yes. Wait for me there.
What happened?
Security, please come.
Mister Atkin,
You know that this girl is a man?
What?
Joaquin Hernandez Diaz.
Please, do not get upset.
I'll take care of everything. Do not worry.
This girl proven to be a man.
Stay with her until I talk to Mr. Atkins.
Okay.
No, no, it's not necessary.
She would just take a couple of things. Do not worry.
Are you sure?
Yes. Never mind.
Sign here, please.
Thank you.
How much do you need for a taxi?
I do not need your money. Give me your hat.
- What - I want your hat?
- A hat? - Yes.
Absolutely.
One minute.
Okay, we have a deal?
Yes.
Okay. Good night.
Good night.
- Good night. - Good night.
TUESDAY
Senor! Senor! Sorry.
Senor. Let's go.
I was looking for you.
You drank a lot.
Yes. I found him. He is with me.
No, it's not my fault. He came out of the car.
I thought he's in the movie-theater. I was looking for him for a long time.
Take it easy. I'll be there in a moment. In three minutes.
Where are we?
We're going to "Hotel Nacional".
"Nacional"?
Almost there.
Good morning. Welcome to Cuban Film Festival.
We are very happy you've arrived. I'll accompany you.
Thank you.
- How was your flight? - Fine. Very well.
A little tired, but it's all good.
Should I take the luggage of your wife, or rather ...
Wife? My wife does not like to travel.
- Got it. - I'm by myself.
Do not worry.
Could you wait here?
I am going to the Check-in.
Can I go?
No. Go with him. Don't leave him alone for a second.
Mr. Kusturica.
MEETING
Mr. Kusturica.
- If you do not respond, I will come. - Open, please.
My God, what happened?
Wake up, Mr. Kusturica.
Help me, God! Hold him. I'll lift him.
Do not you know what happened? Look at me.
All okay. We arrived a little late.
Hold it.
Look for his pants, and help him get dressed.
Come on. Right on.
Get dressed, Mr. Kusturica. Yes.
I leave you with him. He should be ready.
You're going to look after him.
Right. The foot - here you are.
I am not obliged to get him dressed.
Hold him. Let's go.
We'll finish dressing him in a taxi.
He can not stand up. How do you feel?
Is there an air conditioning?
Does not work.
Che had a lot of women?
Yes. Many women. Many kids.
But do not worry.
He was always away.
And you... problems with your wife?
With wife? Yes. I mean, no.
Everyone has problems.
Dear students, We wish good evening.
Today we were lucky.
I can present one of greatest artist of the world's cinema.
This gave us the opportunity to enjoy such a films like...
"Black Cat, White Cat", "Arizona Dream"...
"Underground" and others.
It's a great honor to introduce director Emir Kusturica.
Thank you.
- Where are we going? - To the official dinner.
Dinner? No, please.
I do not want to see people...
...who love movies and are interested in my stupid life.
I can't stand it.
But I must return the car. To leave it on the parking lot.
Okey. return the car. Just don't take me to the dinner.
If you want to save my life, take me anywhere else.
Wherever you want: beach, bar, street.
- No, no. - Anywhere.
The issue is, that I have to run the car. Put it on the parking lot. Right now.
It was a tough day.
Got it.
What are the things? Are you okay?
Alberto, move the car.
- I've got horrible car. - What? Broke down?
I gave you the best car.
Ask the penguin.
He looks more like a bear.
- He could bite you. - I'm going to play tonight.
Really? Remember, I am a frequent guest.
What did you say?
We play tonight.
- Do you have a phone? - Phone?
I need to make a phone call. To Serbia.
Plus three to nine, six, three, three, three, three, four, two, three.
Fast. Tell her, I want to talk to her.
No, no. Do not cry. He loves you.
No more money.
You're my best friend. Thank you.
She's in a good mood.
No more money.
Alberto, you know that I have many friends in Europe.
You need to go there and record CD.
You do not believe me. You think it's all stupid?
You know what?
When I'm going to shoot my next movie...
I'll ask you to write the music, or at least play.
I've heard this thousand times.
What? Wouldn't you call me?
I don't have your number. I can't call you.
No number.
I'll write it down.
Three, eight, one, six, four,
eight, eight, three, zero, two, zero, zero.
WEDNESDAY Temptation of Cecilia
Look, this is Mediterranean Hotel.
Is she yours?
I have a few partners, but I also work with the musicians.
Summer is coming.
I hope, that thanks to you we'll have a full house every night.
Except Monday.
That's the day off.
- Good. - Very good.
We'll think about all and when you decide...
...I'll send you plane tickets contract, and ...
The important thing is that I've to be back in Madrid tomorrow.
What time?
At noon, approx.
I closed the contract with some Cuban musicians.
- Do they know you? - I need to think about it.
Yes, definitely.
Otherwise, I am very happy with the meeting.
So do I.
Not as much as me. Since 'I've heard your singing.
I liked chatting with you after concert.
Yes. Only a few days, but we've covered everything.
- Only one week. - Seven days.
You were coming to me every night.
Seven nights.
- I can't do this anymore. - Me too.
It was the best week of my life.
I sang just for you.
From the first day, I do not know what happens to me.
Come up to my room.
- I know, that's you... - That's for sure.
You go first.
I do not want anyone to see us.
Goodbye.
Want to see?
- Can I use the bathroom? - Yes.
Come on, David. I have a surprise for you.
Rising star from Havana.
She has an incredible voice.
Yes. Not yet. She is my room, in the bathroom.
Cecilia, you look very nice today.
Hallo.
- Where were you? - On the trial.
With the Spaniard?
Yes. But he suggested I sign the contract.
It's a beautiful place. Nothing to worry about.
Cecilia, do whatever you want.
I just want to sing.
On Saturday we can go to Miami.
There are 2 vacancies.
Are you out of your mind?
Really? If you are going to win, all disapear.
You always been this way. Pessimist.
Yes, definitely. And you're just optimistic.
You can go to Spain.
All I can do is to hit the ball.
Without it what else I would do?
You could stay in Puerto Rico, when you were there.
Asher and Adela stayed and got the contracts.
And you are better then them. You know that.
Yes, but I do not want to live in Puerto Rico.
Damn it! I told you a thousand times.
The team is here.
You know we play together since we were kids.
You stayed, because you were afraid and that's all.
You lost.
The worst thing is, that the team does not fit to your level.
I know, you are better.
But not before the game.
- What's that smell? - Cleanness.
Felipe, how's the things?
Lost again. Go the exclusion from the championship.
What did you decided?
Think about it.
Forget your athlete, and go to sing in Spain.
Forgive me, Cecilia.
I did not want you to misunderstood me.
Tear if you want. You do not owe me anything.
Here is my name. Havana - Madrid.
Tomorrow at 12ve. Convenient time.
And that's my name.
I will be happy if you come with me.
I'll start a new life.
With you.
I'll leave my girlfriend.
What now?
The taxi is waiting outside.
Jose, stop!
Damn you! You'll see, I'll go with him anyway.
I'll pack my bags, and I'll get on the plane this morning.
And you know what? Leonardo and me spoke a lot lately.
He respects me and does not treat like I'm a prostitute.
He's crazy about me. Can you hear me?
I'm in love with him, it's true.
Ifall in love with him in a week.
In seven days I found the man of my dreams.
He will get me out of this hole.
I will not be surounded by the losers like you.
You're a coward. You can not decide what is best for you.
Cecilia! I didn't stay in Puerto Rico, because of you.
Because of me?
Now you are free.
You can play wherever you want. I will follow my path..
THURSDAY Diary of a beginner
Come closer.
I'm here. And then - there.
Take it from there.
- Pull another? - Good. Take it.
One more time.
Faster.
Hurry up! Here!
How are you, buddy? Senor Elia with me at the embassy.
Getting ready to the meeting with Comandante.
Elia Suleiman.
Ethiopia, Libya, Israel, America.
Sulaiman. Singapore, Uganda.
U- Uganda, Liberia, Egypt.
Y like "Yemen".
Mozambique, America, Nicaragua.
Thank you.
When Comandante gats free, you can come in.
Those, who come here...
...and see what makes our people...
...to withstand the pressure of imperialism,
..are surprised
...that the ordinary people,
...facing such a obstacles,
.. were able to overcome them.
That's the Pride of our people.
We just started!
We are in the headlines...
...of the great books of history,
...which are written by Cuban people.
In order to help us win the mind and will of courage.
Head and heart.
It's imperialism...
...blinded by ownership.
Barbaric imperialism.
Many of it's leaders - barbarians.
...The biggest problems in the world.
Comrads, students,
as before,
seems to be far away,
I think, they'are...
Here's the list of families.
Try to find them.
Okay?
And now, if you want, we can talk.
Yes!
FRIDAY Ritual
Saturday. Bitter-sweet
Grandma!
Your mother - grandmother.
My god.
I'm going to die. I'm so sleepy.
I can't go like this anymore.
Feeling better?
What I should do??
Clean baking forms.
God!
No need. Better get some coffee.
Dear! It appears that is not enough flour.
Always there's something not enough.
My girl!
What the star fall upon us from the sky?
Most likely jumped out of the bed. Everybody woke up.
Mirta, Let her rest.
Dad stop it, it will not help.
I'm just teasing you, my dear.
Cecilia!
I have to go. Will you stay with your aunt?
No. I came to get my stuff. I am in a hurry.
Jessica.
I love you all.
And we love you, too.
There's something wrong. I know her well.
Once you're in bakery, ask Ramonsito to come her.
The flour is almost over.
Mom, you know, who he became in last time.
Tell him that I was taking part on TV.
Okay.
Jessica! I'll go to see him and clarify everything.
You would not go anywhere.
Clean those forms, please.
- When the come for baking. - At 6:00pm.
Well, I'll go. Cecilia, I'm leaving!
Bye, sweetie!
- How much? - All, my dear, please. Move along!
Damn it!
Do your things!
You've dropped again.
Were you working yesterday?
Late, as usual.
Will you help me?
I can't. I need to go to my father ...
What? You forgot about everything. But your father.
- Why you need to go there? - Mirta!
Mom, Dad knows how's he important to me.
I love you.
Both of you. Very much.
Mirta, look at the time!
I go to Ramonsito, did not bring flour, yet.
Wait. You're not going to do what you shouldn't?
You fell yesterday and hit your head.
Look at the jam. Otherwise, it burns!
What jam has to do with it? Hurry.
My show is today. I have no time!
Too bad I'm not a sorceress!
Right!
- I got the flour. - Finally!
Mirta! I have a problems with the supervisor.
What kind of flour is this! Hold on.
Thank you. He did not opened his business, yet?
Not yet, but he's going to like everyone else.
Remember a boy with the nickname "Animal"?
News information.
Thre was a new record in Havana's egg production.
And that means that ...
How much did you cook today?
Big order for the evening. Celebration of Oschun (Goddess-Spirit).
They make fountain for this purpose.
These guys are completely crazy.
Yes, but they're paying and I can buy Jessica new shoes.
And mother-in-law, new tooth.
Those she has right now had to be glued.
Tooth cost too much comparing to trash we eat.
Do they know at work that you bake tonight?
Are you crazy? Of course not! I took a day off.
I'm sorry for my patients, but what else can I do?
A bunch of idiots.
Mother sent me to the psychologist.
She hoped I will get well.
- Where is the wig? - I'll show you. Come here.
To play in a short movie, Benicio Del Toro in this wig.
Dear, bring Ramonsito the money.
Here, Ramonsito.
He drinks again?
Yes. But what can I do? He slowly destroys himself.
He wants this. From the time he retired.
His character is very weak. You have to be a man, sometimes.
She put the gun to your head?
Ah, Fakounto Mantiato! Look for those who don't know you.
Try to understand, Aida.
Today ... you're sleeping on the couch!
Do not come to me.
My dear, what was in the filling that you prepared?
Something got stuck in my throat.
- Fish Clarias. - What?
Clarias.
Fish with mustache? Horrible!
Turn off the TV. You'll make me crazy.
Again excuses.
I'm tired. It's a last drop.
God! I can not believe it. Why I deserve all that?
Mom ...
Jessica! Daniel!
Come here. All is lost!
Damn! I've survived three war!
Relax...
Better if I die.
Would diisappeared... Oh, my God!
Where can I find eggs at this time?
We have to hurry. Jessica, Daniel, go to the neighbours.
We need to find as many eggs as possible.
Daniel, go to Rita on the market.
And Santera, for sure, has something.
Jessica, call the bakery, and ask Ramonsito.
I'll explain later.
Should I go to "El Shopo"?
It's the last place to go.
Very expensive and we'll not any money.
Do not tell Fabiola. I have no license, and her husband is a policeman.
Hurry! They come at 6:00pm for pick up.
- Alfredo! - Hello, Daniel.
Keep it. Here are three pesos.
Thanks.
Perfect!
Daniel! Daniel! Here is all that I 've got.
If Mirta said earlier, I could maybe find more.
- But there's a very little time. - It's okay.
Just imagine...
At last!
Good morning. General.
Now really!
Lieutenant colonel Remigio. How is life?
Mission accomplished.
Help me Anchelito.
God! The show!
Let me help you.
Shocking!
And now our permanent column "Consultations of doctor Mirta Gutierrez,
psychologist of General Simeon Padura's Hospital".
Good evening doctor, welcome in studio.
Good evening Amelita. Good evening, dear viewers.
Today we'll talk how to cope with the difficulties of everyday life.
Cecilia.
What do you think?
I would like to say goodbye.
Do not forget this moment...
read a book, go to the theater, listen to the music.
- Hallo. - Dad, it's me!
What happened?
You should meet with the friends ...
She's on TV.
What?
Simple human needs.
Wait. The sound is not good.
Sometimes we think there is no way out.
You crying? What is it with you?
It seems that you're in the dead end, but you need to relax.
Cecilia.
I love you very much.
But there is a way.
And I love you, daughter.
Cecilia? Can you hear me?
Cecilia!
You need todistract. And remember that stress is not good for us.
What is with you? You seemed weak.
I had a very hard day. But I got over it.
Look.
Grandma!
SUNDAY Fountain
Aleksis! Libby! Antonio!
- What happened? - Manuel!
What is happening? 6:00 in the morning!
Come down! Jose Antonio!
What happens? You woke up everybody!
Enrique! Everybody come down!
What happened?
Come here.
Maria, come down! Jose!
Build me a wide wall, and here- the pedestal for Virgin Mary.
You want us to do all this today?
Yes, today. Big fountain, plenty of water, and in the midst of it Virgin Mary.
Marta, are you out of your mind? It's to large for this room.
And it's not doable in a day.
Shut up and do not bother. No use of you, go.
We will work together. And I'm not crazy.
She asked me. Always unhappy!
Virgin Mary, help me.
Let me tell you something. I'm not crazy.
Virgin Mary asked me. She has ppeared in my room.
If you could only see how beautiful she was!
How sweet the face!
She said that there was no celebration for five years.
Since Danisa left. We'll do it all together.
That' what Virgin Mary want. Pleasant and memorable celebration.
We will put ornaments and paint the walls in yellow.
There will be a pool with water.
We break the wall. We need more space.
Orlandito, here's 340 pesos for materials.
Come on, let's begin.
It's not enough. We need at least double.
What we need sand, cement, bricks and paint.
I find bricks. My brother works on the construction.
There is no work, and bricks just lay around. I talk to him.
And I get some paint. A friend of mine is working in the port.
He would have some paint. But we have to convince him.
He does not believe in God.
To work!
Wait! I forgot!
Virgin Mary wants me to wear yellow dress, like hers.
Let your grandmother to come. We are going to work now!
Hit stronger. Break it!
Breaking.
You have strong hands.
So.
Better this way.
Wait. Stop.
Job is not easy. And not so much time.
Why do you need the bricks?
And you, what do you care?
Bring it here.
We pick up the bricks.
Enough.
Men's work.
Wait! Wait!
- Last box. - It's not a truck.
No, Orlandito. Not like that. Wider.
Is that better?
Even wider. Do not forget it's for Virgin Mary.
- Marta, do not hurry me up, - We must finish soon.
Okay. We do it your way.
Like this?
Yes. Much better.
There are 50 pesos.
50 pesos? Seriously? Very little.
Help us out. We're getting ready for celebration at Marta's.
Well, I agree but only because of Marta. Okay?
Okay.
I've found only orange paint for ships.
Others were taken away yesterday.
Paint the room with this color. It will be beautiful.
I do not think it would work.
But why? It is bright and persistent. Just like yellow.
Not bad, but it the dream there was one more row.
Marta, I'm not a magician.
I just said what Virgin Mary wants.
You'll answer to her.
Bring the bricks.
Right. Now we find them.
Hurry, we have lot's to do.
I'm trying.
Hurry! What color is it?
You'll make me crazy. We need yellow.
Marta, the color is bright and durable.
Yes, but not yellow.
It's almost yellow. No other.
No choice, no time.
Make room, we move furniture.
Take this.
Go. Quickly.
Alberto, be careful.
When we finished, you should reward us. We work all day.
Carefully. Do not drop it.
Orlandito, it's perfect. Just what needed. Bravo.
All good, but there's a problem.
What?
We can't pour water today. Something is missing.
Why did not you tell me before?
Oh, God!
Virgin Lady, we did everything we could.
If it wasn't for Orlandito...
We tried as much. It would a wonderful celebration.
Grandma, maybe we can put nylon on the bottom?
That's it. The nylon.
Look for it. Hurry!
Berta has it!
Why did not finish the wall?
Put it straight.
Be careful, do not to tear it.
Ready. Water will not go through.
Marta.
What?
- We didn't gather the water yesterday. - So what?
There is no water.
No. Another one obstacle. Oh, my God!
Get sea water. Will match.
Marta!
What?
What are doing?
Transforming the room. Today is celebration.
There is a water running from my ceiling.
But this is the holy water.
This is my home, and there is a water running from the ceiling.
We have no time, we'll think about it tomorrow.
Come to the celebration.
I forgot the most important thing. We must place the Virgin Mary.
We put her soon.
How beautiful!
- Marta! - Hello!
It looks like after the earthquake.
Do not worry.
Is running water over there?
It will not be long. Do not worry.
- You sure? - Of course.
Magic gift.
I always do everything well.
I have no doubt.
Here! Hurry up!
Look, what a fish!
Carefully! Fresh concrete.
Beautiful fish!
How's the things??
Look, what I got.
How nice is here!
It is very nice! I like it.
Marta, I like it very much
Translated by YAFI. JAGA BKS!!!