Scene/Dialogue Sample III

EXT. - COMMAND HEADQUARTERS - AFRICA - CONTINUOUS

The jeep pulls in. Claus exits the jeep.

CLAUS

Wait here.

INT. COMMAND HEADQUARTERS -- CONTINUOUS

Claus enters the tent of the supply officer. The officer sits behind a desk. On the desk lies a bottle of cognac.

SUPPLY OFFICER

Heil Hitler!

CLAUS

Heil Hitler!

Claus reaches on the table for a form and a pen. He writes quickly and with authority. The officer looks startled and scared. Claus hands the form to the officer. The officer takes it, reads it.

SUPPLY OFFICER

i am sorry Herr Colonel. There is a strict rationing and this battalion has received their ration.

Claus deliberately and quietly goes to a table where sits a loaf of bread and cheese. He takes both and puts them in his jacket. He exits. The officer follows him. Claus exits the tent.

SUPPLY OFFICER (CONT’D)

Colonel, you have no authority...

Claus ignores him. Claus continues to another supply tent guarded by two soldiers. Lieutenant observes the complete chain of events. The two soldiers noticing Claus’ rank allow him to enter the tent. Claus exits carrying boxes of rations. He places them on the back of Lieutenant ’s vehicle.

CLAUS
(To Lieutenant)

Anything else?

LIEUTENANT sits with his mouth agape, dumbfounded.

CLAUS (CONT’D)
(Smiles, puts his finger in the air.)

I know.

Claus heads back to the Supply Officer’s tent, disappears inside for a few seconds then returns with the Officer’s bottle of cognac. Claus re-enters the jeep, sits and smiles as Lieutenant takes off.