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INT. ENKI'S COMPOUND - NIGHT Kemp and Jack stand on the top floor catwalk. They look out to a beautiful, moonlit, snowy mountain range. KEMP The human story began in those
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EXT. SNOWY MOUNTAINS - DAY SUPER: 30,000 YEARS AGO -- THE ICE AGE -- SERBIAN ACCURSED MOUNTAINS Thousands of humans migrate through a mountain pass in freezing conditions. All are dressed in furs and handmade
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EXT. CAMP - NIGHT The humans prepare for the night while the others make camp nearby. The three sit around a FIRE. 5. ENKI
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INT. ENKI'S COMPOUND - NIGHT Kemp and Jack are still on the catwalk looking out at the moonlit Accursed Mountains. JACK Enki decided to do something to
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EXT. EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE - NIGHT Enki's Umbra shoots up toward space and exits the atmosphere. It accelerates toward the Moon. It zooms around the Moon, in low-orbit, to the dark side -- REVEALING -- the petrous, cigar-shaped ship. Enki's Umbra
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EXT. ACCURSED MOUNTAINS - NIGHT Enki lands the ship a distance from the camp. He removes a small communications device from a console slot and speaks into it. ENKI
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INT. ENKI’S COMPOUND - NIGHT Kemp and Jack still looking out at the moonlit mountains. Jack looks enthralled by the story. JACK Rocket fuel, Fuck yeah. I like this
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EXT. ACCURSED MOUNTAINS - NIGHT Enlil looks at Enki, full of disappointment. Enki just looks busted and a bit angry. ENLIL You realize you left tracks over to
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INT. ENKI'S COMPOUND - NIGHT They remain on the catwalk. Jack is sitting now, taking this all in. JACK So without you and Enki, I wouldn’t
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EXT. ACCURSED MOUNTAINS - NIGHT Enki is showing Ninsaba and Enlil the Beacons. ENKI Utu, you there? UTU (O.C.)
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INT. ENKI’S COMPOUND - NIGHT Jack bolts up from sitting. He has the same look on his face Enlil had. JACK What the fuck did he do?
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INT. - LAB - UNKNOWN The Reactor Lab from episode 2. The dreaming engineer is awake and working on the reactor. General Lowell enters in uniform and approaches the engineer. GENERAL LOWELL

We Called Them Gods - Episode 3 - The Primigenial

A trio of advanced alien beings must decide whether to intervene and genetically modify a primitive human species on the brink of extinction, risking their own standing with a mysterious higher power known as the Benefactors.

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This screenplay stands out in its genre by blending science fiction with deep philosophical questions about intervention and the nature of humanity. It offers a unique perspective on the origins of human emotion and intellect, making it compelling for audiences interested in both speculative fiction and character-driven stories.

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Story Facts

Genres: Science Fiction, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Setting: Ice Age and a near-future or alternate reality, Accursed Mountains, Enki's compound, Utu's Eden, and Reactor Lab

Themes: The Nature of Humanity, The Ethics of Intervention, The Power of Hope and Despair, Family Bonds and Loyalty, The Nature of Power and Control

Conflict & Stakes: The moral dilemmas surrounding the intervention in human evolution, the consequences of manipulation, and the struggle between saving humanity and adhering to non-interventionist rules.

Mood: Contemplative and tense, with moments of hope and urgency.

Standout Features:

  • Unique Hook: The concept of advanced beings intervening in human evolution through genetic modifications.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation that a migration plan is actually a culling of humanity.
  • Distinctive Setting: The juxtaposition of the Ice Age with futuristic elements and advanced technology.
  • Innovative Ideas: The use of organic quantum AI to manipulate human behavior subtly.
  • Unique Characters: Complex characters like Enki, who embodies both a savior and a manipulator.

Comparable Scripts: The Fountain, Prometheus, The Leftovers, Arrival, The Matrix, The Man Who Knew Too Much, The OA, Dark, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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