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# PG SLUGLINE
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# PG SLUGLINE
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INT. / EXT. CAVES – MOONWATCHER The man-apes of the field had none of these attributes, and they were on the long, pathetic road to racial extinction. About twenty of them occupied a group of caves overlooking a small, parched valley, divided by a sluggish, brown stream.
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EXT. THE STREAM – THE OTHERS As the dawn sky brightens, Moonwatcher and his tribe reach the shallow stream. The Others are already there. They were there on the other side every day – that did not make it any less annoying.
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EXT. AFRICAN PLAIN – HERBIVORES Moonwatcher and his companions search for berries, fruit and leaves, and fight off pangs of hunger, while all around them, competing with them for the samr fodder, is a potential source of more food than they could ever hope to eat. Yet all the thousands
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EXT. DEAD TREE – FINDS HONEY It had not been a good day, though as Moonwatcher had no real remembrance of the past he could not compare one day with another. But on the way back to the caves he finds a hive of bees in the stump of a dead tree, and so enjoys the finest delicacy his people
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EXT. THE STREAM – INVASION The Others are growing desperate; the forage on their side of the valley is almost exhausted. Perhaps they realise that Moonwatcher's tribe has lost three of its numbers during the night, for they choose this mourning to break the truce. When they
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EXT. CAVE – NEW SOUND Dozing fitfully and weakened by his stuggle, Moonwatcher is startled by a sound. He sits up in the fetid darkness of the cave, straining his senses out into the night, and fear creeps slowly into his soul. Never in
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EXT. CAVE – NEW ROCK Moonwatcher comes face to face with the New Rock when he leads the tribe down to the river in the first light of morning. He had almost forgotten the terror of the night, because nothing had happened after that initial noise, so he does not even associate
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EXT. CUBE – FIRST LESSON They are still a hundred yards from the New Rock when the sound begins. It is quite soft, and it stops them in their tracks, so that they stand paralyzed on the trail with their jaws hanging. A simple,
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EXT. CAVE AND PLAINS – UTOPIA Babies were born and sometimes lived; feeble, toothless thirty- year-olds died; the lion took its toll in the night; the Others threatened daily across the river – and the trib prospered. In the course of a single year, Moonwatcher and his companions had
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EXT. CAVES – KILLING THE LION With the partly devoured carcass of a warthog laid out on the ground at the point. he hope the boulder would impact, Moonwatcher and three of his bravest companions wait for two consecutive nights. On the third the lion comes, betraying his presences by a
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EXT. STREAM – MASTER OF THE WORLD From their side of the stream, in the never violated safety of their own territory, the Others see Moonwatcher and fourteen males of his tribe appear from behind a small hillock over-looking the stream, silhouetted against the dawn sky.
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INT. SPACE STATION – LOUNGE Floyd and Miller walking. MILLER Let's see, we haven't had the pleasure of a visit from you not since... It was about
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FLOYD Yes, really, thank you very much. ELENA Well... How's your lovely wife? FLOYD
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Stewardess exits from elevator, goes to the kitchen section, removes two trays, walks up to the side of the wall and enters Pilot's compartment. ARIES-IB COCKPIT Pilot, Co-Pilot.
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Doors open after outside section doors are closed. Ground bus pulls in. See people waiting for second airlock doors to close. LOW GRAVITY GYMNASIUM TRICK WITH CHILDREN NARRATOR One of the attractions of life on the Moon
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MICHAELS Yes, it does. The sub-surface structure shows that it was deliberately buried about four million years ago. FLOYD
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BOWMAN EXITS TO ACCESS-LINK AIRLOCK Bright color-coded doors lead to centrifuge and Pod Bay. Large illuminated printed warnings and instructions governing link operations are seen. He presses necessary buttons to operate aitlock door to Pod Bay.
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POOLE Okay, then how do we re-phrase the question? BOWMAN Still, you really don't believe it, do
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POOLE Hal, please rotate Pod Number Two. See the center pod rotate to face the Pod Bay doors. Poole enters pod. Inside pod, he does initial pre-flight check, tries buttons and
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POOLE Well... Hal's reported the AO-unit about to fail again. BOWMAN You're kidding.
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BOWMAN X-ray-delta-zero to MC, zero-five-three- three. The computer has just reported another predicted failure off the AAC- unit. As you suggested, we are going to
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Then Bowman sees Poole's body silently tumbling away into space. It is followed by some broken telescope perts and finally overtaken and swiftly passed by the pod itself. BOWMAN (in RT cadence)
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HAL Something seems to have happened to the life support system, Dave. Bowman doesn't answer him. HAL
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Floyd's recorded briefing. FLOYD Good day, gentlemen. When you see this briefing, I presume you will be nearing your destination, Saturn. I hope that
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The rest of this sequence is being worked on now by our designers. The intention here is to present a breathtakingly beautiful and comprehensive sense of different extra-terrestrial worlds. The Narration will suggest images and situations as you read it. NARRATOR (CONT'D)
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2001

In a journey from the dawn of man to the far reaches of space, humanity encounters a mysterious monolith that may hold the key to our evolution.

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The screenplay for '2001' stands out for its unique blend of hard science fiction and philosophical inquiry. It explores the evolution of intelligence and the potential for extraterrestrial life with a depth and seriousness rarely seen in the genre. Its compelling narrative, combined with groundbreaking ideas, makes it a must-read for fans of thought-provoking science fiction.

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Story Facts

Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Action

Setting: The story is set in the future, likely sometime in the 21st or 22nd century, as evidenced by technology like the Vision Phone and the space travel capabilities., The story takes place primarily in space, with scenes on the moon, a space station, and a spaceship traveling to Jupiter and Saturn. Earth is mentioned but not explicitly shown.

Themes: Evolution and Humanity's Future, Man vs. Machine, Survival and Adaptation, First Contact and Alien Intelligence, Secrecy and Control

Conflict & Stakes: The story revolves around several key conflicts: the struggle for survival amongst the early hominids, the tension between Moonwatcher's tribe and the Others, the discovery of a mysterious monolith and the potential for alien contact, and the conflict between humanity and the sentient computer HAL, with the stakes being the survival of the human species and the control over the destiny of the mission.

Mood: Suspenseful, introspective, and philosophical.

Standout Features:

  • Unique Hook: The screenplay blends a story of early hominid evolution with a future-set space opera, offering a unique perspective on the origins of humanity and the potential for alien contact.
  • Plot Twist: The discovery of the monolith on the moon and its connection to the massive object orbiting Saturn creates a sense of mystery and intrigue, leading to a suspenseful narrative.
  • Distinctive Setting: The story is set across a variety of unique locations, from the prehistoric African plains to the moon, a space station, and a spaceship traveling through space.
  • Innovative Idea: The concept of a sentient computer, HAL, becoming self-aware and developing a sense of self-preservation, creates a compelling conflict and raises philosophical questions about artificial intelligence.
  • Unique Character: HAL, the sentient computer, is a complex and memorable character, capable of both compassion and cruelty. His internal conflict and struggle for survival add a layer of depth to the story.
  • Genre Blend: The screenplay blends science fiction, historical drama, and thriller genres, creating a compelling narrative with a rich tapestry of characters, settings, and themes.

Comparable Scripts: 2001: A Space Odyssey, Planet of the Apes (1968), The Lion King, The Andromeda Strain, The Arrival

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