01x03 - Bravo Ragazzi

[bunniefuu]

At my house,
ever since I was a child,

I have always listened
to all kinds of music,

opera, flamenco, copla.

When I look for inspiration,
I go back to my roots.

Listen, Maurizio,
if sales in Spain don't add up,

the big success
he's had in Italy won't matter.

They won't risk going
to the United States

if he hasn't been
successful here.

I think you don't understand

the impact he's had
in my country.

Of course.

That's why I said "big success."

I'm the one
who's given you the data.

I know the records he's sold
and the venues he's filled.

But remember that we're
with Molina's office at CBS,

and Miguel is still Spanish,
not Italian.

The concert
at Madison Square Garden,

have you read this?

It was featured
in the "New York Times".

Yes, on a Latin TV special,
together with ten artists.

We're not going to enter
the Anglo-Saxon market

through Seventh Avenue,
Maurizio.

Spain, Latin America,
United States.

And I'm going
to tell you one more thing.

I've known Miguel for years,

and I know
he wants to change things.

He wants to attract
a different audience

and risks alienating
his fan base.

Well, relax,

from now on,
your friend will have

a professional representative,

and everything will be fine.

Besides, if it's about the fans,
don't worry.

I know what women like.

I have no doubt.

He's now making
children's songs.

-What?
-He's lost.

What are you doing?

-Lunch will be ready soon.
-I was watching that.

If you're going
to criticize the kid,

it's better not to see it.
Paola, the food is ready!

Miguel, I came
from the record company.

I passed the recordings
along to Maurizio.

Very well.

Is that it?

Didn't you say that you already
passed along the recordings?

Look, I know
I'm not your manager anymore.

But I'm still your friend,
right?

Miguel, you have to decide what
you want to do with your career.

Your career is your life,
no one else's.

I know that.

You'll go to America
in a month, right?

Good luck.

Since inspiration didn't come,

the record company decided

that my sixth album would be
a greatest hits collection.

An Italian version was released
simultaneously,

and I went to America
to promote it.

Good morning
from the Hispanic Network,

Gloria Cabrera salutes you.

And, today,
I'm the most envied woman

in all of Miami.

It's because
the handsome Miguel Bose

is with us,

presenting his new long play:

"Bravo Muchachos".

-Hello, Miguel.
-Hello, Gloria.

Well, you're so young

and already have
a greatest hits album.

Yeah, well, this album is
a compilation of my best songs,

and in addition to that,
it includes two new songs.

"Bravo Muchachos" is the single.

-It's an international project--
-International like you,

a cosmopolitan man of mystery.

Are you more like
a romantic Italian

or a Spanish gentleman?

Well, I wouldn't know.

Right now,
I guess I'm in a moment

of creative exploration--

Oh, surely,
our listeners are wondering

what Miguel Bose is looking for,
what he wants.

So let's open up the lines.

Hello, what do you want
to ask to Miguel Bose?

Miguel, right now,
are you wearing underwear?

Yes.

Yes, I usually wear underwear.

Miguel, which is the strangest
place where you have made love?

Do you like blond
or brunette girls better?

I just wanted to tell you
that I love the way you dance.

Well, I'm usually
more of a dog person.

Just like me. I like dogs.

I don't know, red.

No, I don't have a girlfriend.

And what conquers
the heart of Miguel Bose?

Soccer.

Soccer.

Spain is playing
in the first match

of the World Cup today,
and I can think of nothing else.

Thank you.

Miguel, we have to strengthen
your audience in Latin America.

Latin America can survive

without knowing
what my favorite color is.

We have to compensate
for the drop in sales.

The record company must see
interest from our part.

Do you really think
that Molina cares

-if I like blonds or redheads?
-So long as you do like them.

Miguel.

There are two interviews left.

Give me a hand. Please.

Cancel them.
I'm going diving for a few days.

-They're important commitments.
-No. No.

This was going
to be a transition.

An opportunity to change things
and avoid the same old story.

This single is absurd.

We have to be patient.

Excuse me. Excuse me.
There's a call for Mr. Bose.

Mr. Bose will not answer
any more calls, okay? Thanks.

He'll want to answer this one.

Yes?

Hello, how are you?

You heard the interview, right?

Yes. Okay.

Perfect. Bye. Bye.

I've been invited
to watch the game.

-Hello.
-Hi, Miguel. I'm Toncho.

Over here. We still have
30 minutes to go.

In Miami,
the traffic is always jammed.

Toncho?

Toncho Nava,
European Cup final,

Real Madrid
against Czech Sparta.

-You like basketball?
-That was a great game.

-You don't play anymore?
-I'm a little old, Miguel.

What a change, huh? Now...

Now, I live in Miami.

Hey!

Your dog's named "Hey"?

Isn't it perfect?

It's short, it's direct,
and it's mine.

How's the rising star
of CBS International?

I wouldn't bet a lot
of money on me, just in case.

How encouraging, Miguel.

-Let's go watch the game.
-Very well.

Giannina...

This is Miguel.

Hello.

He is very handsome.

Careful, Julio, he'll steal your
"Latin idol" title in two days.

Are you going to watch the game?

Thanks,
but I'd rather go shopping.

-It's been a pleasure, Miguel.
-Likewise.

Let's watch soccer.

Nice house.

Thank you.

Whatever you need,
just ask for it.

No, he--

It's just-- It can't be.

-How's it going?
-Where were you, Toncho?

Car battery died and stranded me
on the way to the beach.

Lopez Ufarti tied things up
with the penalty,

but they're playing poorly.

By the way,
how was Viña del Mar this year?

Good.

We missed you.

I was recording.

We're making a great album,
right, Toncho?

Great.

It was impossible to fit
the Viña del Mar thing in.

Come on,
you can't complain either, huh?

Two albums in less than a year.

Three in a year and a half.

That's not good.

Don't say that, Miguel.

Obsess over criticism
and you'll block yourself.

Well, I already blocked myself.

Nothing says "failed artist"
more than a greatest hits album.

Come on. Please.
Don't exaggerate. "Failed"?

No. Okay. But it's true.

I can't think of anything.

My manager follows whatever
the record company dictates,

and they are very clear
about their international level.

They want a melody
that girls fall in love with.

The young version of--

The young version of...

Julio Iglesias?

Well, rejoice,
they're reaching for the stars.

What do you want?

I don't know.

I really don't.

Well, later, you'll take
a dip in the pool

and you'll see
how your ideas clear up.

In this weather?

It's a heated pool,
95 degrees, Miguel.

You'll see how this bay
gives you back your inspiration.

Come on!

-They're playing poorly.
-Really bad.

You should have come earlier,
Toncho, for good luck.

Roots need water.

And underwater,
I always find peace,

just like when I fell
into the water at age 3.

I needed a change of direction.
But to where?

I'm going
to the studio to record.

No, no, no,
don't even think about leaving.

Let's do something, Miguel.

You're going to stay here
for a few days.

No interviews,
no commitments, just rest.

My manager will say that--

You can call him right now
and tell him to go to hell.

These things need to be canceled
from time to time,

or everything comes
crashing down.

A phenomenon is coming, Miguel.

Toncho will pick up your things
and get you settled.

Whatever you need,
just ask for it.

Don't wait for me for dinner.

-Yes.
-Let's see it.

I'd love to do something similar
for the Latin market.

But it's gymnastics.

Aerobic gymnastics.
But it has a lot of dance.

And her--

Then you understand
why Jane Fonda is a superstar.

There are also boys
in the video.

The song is for everyone.

I'll bring you a copy
from New York.

No, I've stopped dancing.

You stopped dancing?

Let's see if I get it.

This change of style
that you're considering...

is it a resignation
of everything good in life?

Well, no, it's a change

that only exists
in my head right now.

I'm searching--
I don't know, I'm in--

What?

Nothing.

And you want to be an actress?

You want to say something?

"No, poor me.

The girls love me,

I'm a very talented dancer,

I work for a big record company.

Yes, yes, such misfortune."

I understand why you want
to throw everything away.

Well, not everything, but...

Do you want to spend your life
doing the exact same thing?

I don't take two sips
from the same glass

before wanting
to change the glassware.

I understand that you're looking
for new stimuli, Miguel.

But that sorrow of yours...

You're young, rich, famous,

and you are having seafood
next to the Caribbean.

-And with you.
-With me.

It could be worse. I'm sure.

You're not the way
I imagined you.

Do you think about me a lot?

No. I've seen you in magazines.

-What did you think I was like?
-I don't know.

Frivolous, crazy,

a selfish young girl
who has stolen

the husband
of the princess of Europe.

It's all true.

Caroline, princess of Europe?

She is, of Monaco.

It's incredible
how such an insignificant place

has such an impact.

Well, but still,

the one who was engaged
was Junot, not you.

If we were
to find someone to blame...

These stories are much funnier

when a lizard enters
in a bad way,

like Alexis in front of Krystle.

Don't you watch "Dynasty"?

It's the best thing
on television in years.

Wait, in one scene,
Krystle makes a fuss to Alexis

because she was
with her husband--

-You won't make me watch it.
-Wait!

Krystle, who was really mad,
stays like this...

But at what time?

What?

Perfect. Yes. A lot.

I love you a lot.
Bye-bye, my love.

Kisses.

Good morning.

-Good afternoon, you mean.
-Good afternoon.

Morning!

-And Giannina?
-She left early this morning.

Very early.

For a show, in New York.
What are you listening to?

Copla, mostly.

-Copla?
-Yes.

Do you want to hang around?

With that look of Nordic God,
this doesn't suit you, huh?

Perhaps, that's precisely why.

Toncho. Skinny called.

She might change the flight
and arrive today at 5.

-Why are you telling me now?
-She just called.

Good catch, Nava.

About Cherry, you can
drop her off by the studio.

She lives nearby.
She'll tell you where.

Go to the airport from there.

Thank you, Toncho.

Welcome to Indian Creek.

You don't know how lucky you are
with that complexion of yours.

What are you talking about?
You're pure gold.

I'm a wretch.

But I have my charm. That's why
I have so many girlfriends.

I've seen you dance,
and you're an athlete.

Dancing is very important
in Latin America.

Two pounds on your chest
are enough for you

to make the audience surrender.

It takes you less effort
compared to me.

If you sweat,
that's because you're wearing

your tie all the way up,
and that's because you want to.

People think
that the hand on my chest,

putting the hands together,

standing still on-stage,
is all posture, but it isn't.

I have no choice.

That's all I can give
to the show.

I've been waking up in pain

every morning
for the last 20 years.

Because of the accident?
Do you still feel pain?

When you break your back
at such a young age,

you're sure to spend
a lifetime in rehabilitation,

never to be cured.

I'm not up for too many stunts.

Well, it depends on what kind.

Welcome, Mrs. Virginia.

Hello, Miriam.

Are you aware
that Julio's friends

-are coming tomorrow?
-Yes, ma'am.

I've already ordered everything
for the paella.

In addition to paella,
we're serving duck salad.

It's Don Ramon's favorite.

But don't prepare it yourself.

Order it from Notre Dame.
It's much better.

-Yes, Mrs. Virginia.
-Thank you.

Miriam, please take care
of the bags.

I have to check the car battery.
I don't know what's wrong.

Hi!

Good day, boys.

Oh, well, well, my love.

I'm here, my love.

This is Miguel. He's staying
with us for a few days.

Nice to meet you.

Virginia, although
Julio calls me "Skinny."

Hi, Skinny.

I sure do like you.

Mr. Toncho!

We're tied up.

They scored a goal.
Don't miss it. Come on!

It's been a fixed goal.

Fine, Miguel.
It was a goal, period.

Stop looking
at the negative side of things.

But I don't understand

why they've allowed them
to hit a penalty twice.

The referee "He is a truhan
and a sir."

Hey, Ramon,
you wrote that song, right?

Yeah, it's been five years now.

Five years, Julito.

Five years
and you didn't bring me flowers?

Julio sang it for the first time
in the special

for the electoral night
of democracy.

Let's see.

You think this is the way
to celebrate,

with this flavored Yankee water?

Toncho's paella deserves
something better.

Something better?
What do you propose?

Valladolid,
you are a valley of tears.

And I don't want to tell you
who cries them.

He's going to open
the reserves of Vega Sicilia.

Good wine is to be shared
with good friends.

-That's true. I'll get the wine.
-No.

I'll go. Don't worry.
Don't worry.

Oh, no.

Skinny, by the way, please,
tell Miriam to bring some ice.

Of course.

-Thanks.
-I'll take care of the ice.

Are you a friend of my father's?

Yes, my name is Miguel.
What's yours?

-I'm Chabeli.
-Nice to meet you.

Honey, go play.
Don't bother the grown-ups.

Dad said I could watch
the game with him.

Come, Chabeli.

When did the children arrive?

They were always here.

They live on the lot next door.

That way, they don't
bother Julio while he works.

What's that smell?

Hey, it smells
like something's burning.

That's the gardener.
He's burning some rubbish.

Julio, it really smells.

Fine.

What are you looking at?
Fetch some water!

No, no, no, not water,
that's worse.

Hello? 911?
This is an emergency. Hurry up!

These people worry
too much, honey.

Goal! Goal!

Goal! Goal! Goal!

America can be conquered,
but it's not easy.

It's difficult to seduce her,
and that's why I like her.

Is everything a conquest to you?

Everything.
Absolutely everything, Miguel.

If they just give it to you,
wouldn't that be crude?

You have to know
what America wants from you,

what she needs,

what is special about you,
how you can make her happy.

-Do you speak English?
-Yes.

That's a huge advantage.

It will give you
a lot of freedom.

But I don't want freedom
to do public relations.

I want it to compose.

Molina knows what he's doing,
but you have to fight him.

There's no need for me to
explain, it runs in your family.

Molina is the big boss
of a big record company,

he doesn't want to take risks.

"Do not invent.
Copy, copy, copy."

Hey, you did it well, huh?

I have a good ear,
but you know what they say,

using foreign material

and combining your talent
with that of others

doesn't make you
less of an artist.

You cover Cole Porter.
I get covered by Parchis.

How old are you now?

Twenty-six.

At 26, I wrote
"La vida sigue igual" by myself.

That's a great song.

I know I'm a great composer,
but Ramon is better.

Together, we're unstoppable.

Miguel, you always have
to be surrounded by the best.

Creative unions give you
the most satisfaction.

Invest in nothing else.

Love comes and goes.

And the kids?

That's forever.
There's no hurry.

When I was 14 years old,
I spent a few days sailing

with my father
along the Blue Coast.

With Romy Schneider
and her husband, Harry Meyen.

I served them as a bartender.

Four parts gin
and one vermouth.

Meyen's c*ck, of course,
were seasoned with some Orfidal,

so my father and the Schneiders
could get together

in the cabin,
without interruptions.

Schneider,
Ava Gardner, your mom.

Your father had
quite an entourage.

Let's drink to that bandit.

It's good.

I think I'll follow
in the steps of the master.

Watch your back, bandit.

Never touch my things
when I'm not in the house again.

Don't worry, ma'am.

I know exactly how
my dresser was arranged.

Yes, ma'am.

Ideas floated in my head,
like I did in the pool water.

But I couldn't find the link
that would give them meaning.

I knew I was close, very close.

I thought you quit dancing.

And I thought
you were in New York.

I came back two days ago,

but I couldn't come here
until Skinny left.

Julio's buried in his studio.

I haven't seen him
since yesterday.

Sounds like it's just you and me
for dinner again.

See you at 9.

One, two, three.

Yes.

Directly from Mexico, duty free.

The tequila.

The seafood is brought
from Spain. The ham.

Sweetie,
the words "Julio Iglesias"

are the "open sesame"
of Customs.

He wants the best,

and Toncho makes sure
he gets it.

Well, Toncho is
like Julio's parent.

Don't let him hear you say that.

Well, a modern parent.

And a smuggler.

And a good friend.

They went to school together.

Rosa, my--

My previous manager is also
a friend of mine from school.

She's not with you anymore?

No. I decided to try working
with someone else.

And...

now I think I made a mistake.

Julio could never let Toncho go.

He needs someone he trusts
to keep a detailed record

of all the women that come here.

How long have you been together?

Together?

We're not a couple.

At least not
in the conventional way.

I'm not looking for a husband,

neither my own
nor someone else's.

No matter what they say.

Asking permission is not for me.

If I like someone, I go for it.

He's free. I am too.

I come and go whenever I want.

It's easy.

It's fun.

We need some music here.

But really good music.

Surprise me.

Listen, listen.

They say it's outdated,
but how will this ever get old?

Finally.

Let's dance.

Well, it's a good step. Simple.

Like the march of a soldier
or the walk of a bullfighter.

Something simple
to move the old-timers

at the player's parties.

Aerobics for grandmothers.

Something like that.
Okay. Follow me.

And...

That's it.

Look at the progressive,

always wanting to bury Franco,

and now they want
to dust off extradition.

I've learned to dance
the paso doble, Julio.

Cute.

Miguel says
that it's for old people.

What?

Come here.

Come with me,

I'll teach you
what the paso doble is.

Julio went to the studio,

looking like someone
who has to attend a funeral.

Yes, we lost to Ireland,

and we've lost all chances
of winning the World Cup.

Where were you?

I went to see a movie.

I like to go alone.

I will never understand
that passion for soccer.

It's a game, nothing more.

And nothing else.

Passions don't have
to be understood.

"These moments will be lost
over time,

like tears in the rain."

That was from the movie.

I spoke with Julio.

He says Miguel is
in a full creative search.

He wants
to find other audiences.

-What's going on?
-Everything's under control.

Miguel needed
a couple of days to rest.

-That's all.
-We must take advantage

of this unexpected success
in Italy

and find a way to reproduce it
here and in Latin America.

Mr. Molina, I finally found him,
you have Mr. Bose on the phone.

Very good.

Miguel, how is everything going
in Miami?

Tell me.

Maurizio. Very good.

I'll fly to Madrid tomorrow.

Hey, listen, I have ideas
for the next record.

I want new collaborators,

like Carlos Berlanga
and the Canut brothers.

Of course.
As soon as you return.

But before that,
I have big news.

Have you heard
about what happened in Italy?

No. What happened?

"Bravi Ragazzi" has become

the informal anthem
of the Italian team.

What?

Yes, some groups of young people
started singing it at the games.

And as we're going to the final,
the whole country is singing it.

Imagine that.

Aren't you happy?

All of Italy is singing
your song.

Isn't that what you wanted?
Another type of audience?

We have
to take advantage of that.

And we have the Verona Festival
in September,

-don't forget, okay?
-That is very good, Maurizio.

But we need to talk
about the next record.

Of course. When you return.

Molina sends his regards.

Okay? Safe travels, Miguel.

-Everything okay?
-Yes.

He wants to start working
on a new record.

So his creative search is over.

Giannina, Giannina, Giannina.

It's good to repeat it.

Soon, you'll have trouble
remembering my name.

More jokes about age?

No, silly.

I've never known how you manage
to remember all of our names.

I suppose there must be
a quota of ex-girlfriends

that you can remember.

There can't be room
for that many women here.

That's why you're leaving?

Because of all the women?

You know that's not it.

I'll miss you.

For ten minutes.

We had a good time?

A very good time.

Goodbye, my love. Goodbye.

It's not a farewell
or an omission.

Don't tell him...

but I like your songs better.

Goodbye, my love.

-Thank you.
-Thanks to you.

Toncho, please help Giannina
with her bags.

It's much better

to have good insurance
than to have a good friend.

You were right,
this bay is very healing.

Thank you.

It's an area were pirates

used to hide
and attack Spanish ships.

The currents attracted
the ships to the Keys.

And there, the pirates took
advantage of the labyrinth

of islands to disappear
after looting the ships.

You are stealing
my girlfriend, Miguel,

and you know it.

Are we going to argue
over a woman now?

Bye.

If success is that a country
sings your song out loud,

no doubt I had achieved it.

Thousands of people
in that arena in Verona

tried to convince me.

MIGUEL BOSE
NUMBER ONE IN ITALY

SUCESSFUL TOUR IN ITALY

Julio-- Julio and Giannina?

Giannina?

Giannina who?

Thank you, guys.
Okay, thank you.

That's it, we ask
for your assistance, please.

Toncho.

Smile. Smile at our friends
of the press.

Bravo.

That's the last time I lip-synch
in front of 30,000 people.

¡Miguel! ¡Miguel! ¡Miguel!