Chiara tells about how she realized she knew how to read, which then led her to begin writing. She wrote her first "novel" in second grade. Where she grew up, on the outskirts of Rome, influence her writing to a significant degree.

Pasolini talks about how artists are always controversial. They are a living protest. His protest involves language and national identity.

Chiara Gamberale talks about how and where she writes, and how her life has changed now that she has a little girl.

Pasolini talks about the Italian language and how it has been transformed over the years.

Journalist Annalena Benini introduces us to different writers from different places in Italy, beginning with Rome, where she interviews Chiara Gamberale, a novelist.

Pasolini talks about his first book of poetry and what he realized about his country when it was published in 1942. He explains why reviewers wouldn't touch it.

This documentary opens with some lines from a poem by Pier Paolo Pasolini, “10 giugno” from 1962. The famous filmmaker and poet talks about his life, beginning with his troubled relationship with his father.

Michele is distraught about Beatrice Cenci but at this point, there is nothing he can do. He confides in Costanza Colonna, who warns him to keep his ideas to himself.

Michele returns to the palace but the Cardinal is not happy. Beatrice is on trial at the papal court and is trying to defend herself.

Michele is at dinner at Fillide's home. The conversation turns to a grim story of patricide involving someone he knows and he can't let it go. Things get out of hand.

Michele finishes his painting of Fillide and they have a moment to get to know each other better.

Caravaggio (as he begins calling himself) and Ranuccio play real tennis. Who's going to win?

Giuseppe is very happy that Giorgio came to see him. The two friends have an important and sincere conversation.

Michele goes back to the tavern Ranuccio and Fillide frequent. He challenges Ranuccio.

Giorgio is on his way home, but changes his mind and goes to Piazza del Gesù.