Zulu Dawn

1. SCRIPT APPEARS ON BLACK SCREEN: One hundred years ago the British Colony of Natal in Southern Africa was surrounded by a vast and independent Zulu Kingdom. In 1879, a banle took place that was forever to alter the course of colonial history: I SANDHLWANA 2 EXT. DAWN. Four Zulu's are seen in silhouette herding cattle up a hill. 3. LONG SHOT - Two Zulu's are seen in silhouette high on a precipice. 4. Seven Zulu's are seen walking in silhouette against the sunrise. 5. The sun fills the screen as the sound of many running feet and Zulu drums are heard. 6. EXT. ZULU KRAAL. DAY. A large regiment of Zulu warriors carrying shields and assegais (stabbing spears) are seen running into the Kraal whilst the sound of tribal singing, chanting and drum beating escalates. 7. Inside the camp a group of Zulu's are seen grappling with a bull as they struggle to bring the animal to the ground. They are watched by a vast circle of warriors all shouting encouragement. 8. An elaborate tribal dance ensues. It appears to be some sort of Fenility Rite. The females stand opposite the men in rows, chanting as they move in closer. 9. CETSHWAYO, the great Zulu King emerges into the throng. He is tall, beautifully fat, with a big intelligent face and superb dignity. He surveys his subjects with interest as they stand unanimous, thrusting their assegais into the air whilst shouting their allegiance. 10. EXT. HIGH COMMISSIONER'S RESIDENCE, PIETERMARITZBURG, NATAL. NIGHT. BARTLE FRERE (V.0.