I was thinking...
Perhaps we should have chosen a safer path.
But those gemstones are so tempting.
It's no wonder that after millions of years, people are still here,
willing to risk everything for them.
For these accursed, beautiful diamonds.
-I can finally breathe again. -I don't want to hear about Marcello.
Never again.
-From here on out, it's just you and me. -Really?
I promise.
Sandra? It's Ghigo.
-What the fuck is it this time? -I have important news.
-What's that? -Nothing. Work stuff.
-It's important. -Listen...
Someone's talking.
Still that? I don't care.
Fuck!
You know, right?
We shouldn't have let her fool us. We shouldn't have let her in.
I know, but she's in now.
What the fuck does she want?
-She wants us to get going. -When?
Right away! She says the sooner we end this, the better.
Shit!
Don't think you're being clever, having others call you.
-The service has a price. -I'll pay! Give it here.
Any news, Albi?
-They're on their way to Antwerp. -Assholes.
-Is Anna with them? -It was her idea. Sorry, it's my fault.
If it weren't for me, this wouldn't be happening.
Don't say that, Alberto. Focus on one thing.
The fact is my life depends
on you shadowing them, at least until they release me.
Understand?
What? I'm not going to Antwerp! No way, forget it.
Of course you're going! Get the first flight you can. Jump to it!
Who was that?
And why were you speaking in code?
It's nothing. I have to go take care of something. I'll be back soon.
"Soon?" You're going to Antwerp.
-Tell me the truth. Is there someone else? -No!
I would never do that to you. I love you, Massimo.
Only you. I swear it.
It's too complicated to explain, but don't worry.
There's nothing to be concerned about. I'll be back soon.
-Goodbye. -What will I do here all by myself?
You do what I did all these years. You wait for me, my love.
It's evident that--
What's clear is that you have failed, Mertens.
According to public opinion, there are two people wrongly arrested
and nobody knows where the diamonds are.
The information we had was very credible. I can assure you that...
I know exactly what I have to do.
You don't seem to understand, Mertens.
The Jain community is threatening to leave Antwerp
and take its business elsewhere.
That would be a disaster for us.
You only have one option, Mertens. Resign.
Come on, you don't mean that. I've always put Belgium first.
I've never made a mistake in 25 years.
I'm sorry, Albert, but it's over.
We tolerated your behavior as long as we could,
but now you're getting in our way.
So either you resign,
or we'll kick you out with all the dishonor we can muster.
It's up to you, Mertens.
Fuck you. I'm sick of your fucking bullshit!
Hey! Calm down, Notarbartolo.
-What, leaving without saying goodbye? -Oh, dear.
Are you joking? I was on my way to say hi.
But this guy was in the way.
We'll be in touch soon to settle everything.
Come on, damn it!
Simon!
Open up!
Simon!
Dear Albert,
this ankle bracelet is not the medal you hoped to receive from the King.
But I give it to you as a souvenir.
Thanks to you, I've left my career as a thief behind me.
I thought it fair to return the favor.
All the best, Simon.
Welcome, Notarbartolo.
-Hey, Leo. -Are you there?
Yeah, I'm at the hotel. But no one has left yet.
You're sure they're all inside?
-Yeah, don't worry. -And they haven't spotted you?
Don't worry. I make for an unexpectedly good spy.
I'm considering changing careers.
-Shit! -What is it?
-False alarm. My car! I'll call you back! -Hello?
Is this your car?
10 DAYS BEFORE THE ROBBERY
If we pull this off, what's the first thing you'll do?
I have so many ideas, I've started signing post-dated checks.
You're joking, but it happens.
Lottery winners often end up broke within two years.
Exactly, but that won't happen to us.
A lot of heists end badly due to mistakes made afterwards,
such as throwing wads of cash around.
We'll have to let the money sit for a while, at least a year.
Then we'll split it up and go our separate ways.
Four electric armored locks, ceramic coating inside.
Resistant up to 1,000 degrees Celsius.
The combination is impossible to decipher for anyone but me.
-Only I can open it. -That's great, but...
I say each of us should get to keep one gemstone. I have some...
some payments to make.
There's no safer place than the place you just broke into.
-Here. Safety deposit box number 103. -The diamonds never left the WDC.
For privacy reasons,
the unopened safety boxes can't be searched.
The diamonds are in box number 103, belonging to Mr. Ezra Cohen.
A pious, non-existent Orthodox Jew
we entered into Antwerp's Civil Registry
and in whose name we requested one of the WDC's safety boxes.
A flawless plan that I unfortunately entrusted to the wrong people.
Perfect.
-Give me time to get into the role. -You're not acting for an Oscar.
Let's go!
-Do I look believable? -Yeah. You sure do.
It's important!
Fuck.
-It's your big moment, Marlon Brando. -I'm not sure about this.
I'm getting strange vibrations.
A criminal should never return to the crime scene.
Look what happened to Leonardo.
You two are the reason he got arrested.
-I've had it with you, Ghigo. Go. -Fine. Whatever.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
I shouldn't tell you this since you're taking a third of my loot.
But I'd feel better if it were you playing Ezra Cohen.
Same here.
Fuck! Shit!
There he is.
He fucking did it.
-What the fuck... -Quick! Lock the doors!
Hello, Leo.
How the hell did you end up here?
I lost them. The tracker brought me here. I'm sorry.
-No! -Let her go!
Don't try and pin it on us!
We screwed you over because you deserved it.
But we know nothing about this.
He's a fucking liar! It's true.
Are you done?
Sandra's right!
For 20 years he never told his wife that he's a thief!
-He's always cheated on her! -Quiet!
Anna.
-Please, Anna. Let's talk. -I don't want to hear a word.
Please, Anna! Hey!
-Anna! -Don't touch me!
Guys? Leonardo, please.
Anna, stop!
It can't end like this between us.
You know that, right?
You cheated on me and I betrayed you. It's over.
-No, it isn't. -I can't deal with your lies anymore.
-You've destroyed everything. -I know.
-I know I messed things up. -Exactly. You've ruined everything.
You swore nothing happened with Judith.
She told me everything. Do you know how I felt?
Stupid. Humiliated.
-In that moment, I hated you. -Believe me, Anna...
I only did it to keep the project running smoothly.
I did it for us. For our love, to give us a better life!
If we had the fucking diamonds,
perhaps... I don't know.
Perhaps I could have handled it. I'd have felt betrayed,
but I could have maybe looked past it.
But the diamonds have vanished!
We're left with nothing, Leonardo.
They're gone. Why are you laughing?
That's what you think?
Anna...
Once we've paid our debts and given Levi his share,
we'll have 899 million euros worth of diamonds.
-What did you say? -You heard me.
I took them. They're safe.
I need your safety deposit box at the WDC.
Two of my partners are acting suspicious. Best be on the safe side.
-Here. This is box number 103. -Go get the synthetic diamonds in there.
Yes.
I switched the boxes, hiding the diamonds in Levi's box
and an empty case in number 103.
I can't believe it...
All these months, even when I was in jail, you're all I ever thought about.
You and the kids. Our love.
I can't live without you. You know what I'll do?
I'll let the diamonds rot where they are, I swear it.
You're all I want, Anna.
Only you.
Do you ever think of her?
Never. Not once.
I don't want to feel that way...
-Never again. -Never again.
Never again.
Do you remember how many diamonds you owe him?
You're in safe hands.
-You're my queen. -Say it again.
-You're my whole life. -Again.
Hello there.
You're looking well.
Diamonds extend one's life. You're sure you want to miss the show?
My wife will take care of it.
It's best if I stay away from the WDC.
May I, ma'am?
Roberto Levi.
Pleased to meet you.
Shall we go?
Why did you make me come to Antwerp if you knew the loot was safe, Leo?
If you want people to believe what you tell them,
fiction must take hold of reality in order to appear as real as possible.
Understand?
In short,
dexterity.
Can you see to it, dear? I can't bend down.
That's what great love stories are like.
You feel like a raft on the ocean.
You could sink at any moment.
But you hold on, because you know the storm will pass.
I came close to drowning many times.
And yet, here I am...
With a large fortune, two kids, a beautiful wife...
And no more secrets to hide.
I'm a happy man.
Lucky.
There, Levi's coming out.
Is it done?
-Where's Anna? -Right...
Weird. She's still in the vault.
Why the hell isn't she picking up?
Anna!
I don't want to go back to my old life.
Besides, I think I have a knack for stealing. Don't you think?
You're a natural, ma'am. You were born to be a thief.
Trust me, I know what I'm talking about.
I've had my brushes with diamonds, in my own small way.
In 2003, Leonardo Notarbartolo robbed Antwerp's World Diamond Center.
It was the largest diamond heist of all time.
I knew we should have stayed away.
I told you. How many times did I tell you?
I told you I felt strange vibrations.
What do you want me to say? Okay, fine, you were right.
-It's the first time you've said that. -Yeah, and probably the last.
-Are we dead? -No. The power went out, idiot.
TWO YEARS' PLANNING FOR THE HEIST OF THE CENTURY
BIGGEST HEIST EVER IN THE DIAMOND QUARTER
NOTARBARTOLO SHOULD GET TEN YEARS
GOLDEN GANG'S LOOT IS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND
NOTARBARTOLO MUST BE RELEASED
TODAY LEONARDO NOTARBARTOLO LIVES NEAR TURIN.
HE'S NEVER BEEN BACK TO ANTWERP.
20 YEARS LATER, THE LOOT IS STILL MISSING.