INT. ETHIOPIAN COUNCIL CHAMBER – DAY
Emperor Menelik II, a commanding figure with eyes that burn with determination, stands before his council of advisors. Maps of the Ethiopian terrain spread across the table.
EMPEROR MENELIK II
(gravely)
The hour has come, my trusted advisors. The storm of conflict looms on our horizon. Italy covets our land, but we shall not yield.
COUNCILOR 1
(resolute)
Your Majesty, our forces stand ready. The tribes are united, their spirits unwavering.
COUNCILOR 2
(nodding)
The mountains and valleys shall be our allies, a fortress against the invader’s advance.
EMPEROR MENELIK II
(looking out at the horizon)
Then let our drums beat the rhythm of defiance. Let the winds carry our battle cries to the farthest reaches of our land.
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EXT. ETHIOPIAN PLAINS – DAY
The sun rises, casting its golden light upon the battlefield. Ethiopian warriors, a diverse tapestry of tribes, stand resolute, their weapons glinting in the morning sun.
NARRATOR (V.O.)
In the heart of Ethiopia, on the plains of Adwa, destiny unfurls its tapestry. Emperor Menelik, the Lion of Judah, leads his warriors against the impending tempest.
The Italian forces, armored and resolute, march forward with an air of arrogance.
NARRATOR (V.O.) (CONT’D)
The Italian host, blinded by ambition, approaches with a false sense of invincibility. They know not the fire that burns within the hearts of Ethiopia’s sons and daughters.
The clash of arms, a symphony of defiance, reverberates through the plains. Emperor Menelik, a beacon of strength, commands his troops with the wisdom of ages.
NARRATOR (V.O.) (CONT’D)
Each swing of his sword carves a path toward Ethiopia’s salvation. The Lion of Judah, undeterred, presses on, a force of nature in human form.
The terrain, treacherous and unforgiving, becomes a canvas for Ethiopian brilliance. Guerrilla tactics confound the invaders, as the land itself rises in defense.
NARRATOR (V.O.) (CONT’D)
The mountains stand sentinel, bearing witness to a people’s resilience. The winds carry whispers of valor, a testament to a nation’s indomitable spirit.
As the sun reaches its zenith, the battle rages on. The Italian forces, once steadfast, now waver before the united might of Ethiopia.
NARRATOR (V.O.) (CONT’D)
Adwa, a name etched in time, witnesses the climax of an epic struggle. Victory, hard-won, belongs to Ethiopia. The Lion of Judah’s roar echoes through eternity.
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EXT. ADWA – TWILIGHT
The battlefield, a landscape transformed by the echoes of history, lies in solemn stillness.
NARRATOR (V.O.) (CONT’D)
In the heart of Adwa, where mountains stand sentinel and winds carry echoes of valor, Ethiopia’s destiny has been forged. The Lion of Judah’s legacy resonates through the ages, a beacon of hope for a world in turmoil.
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THE END