Inspired by... by https://padlet.com/lrbzmekhol1/mhgn52uzfffs Adv 2 MW 2 Group 5 en-us 2018-06-10 14:46:01 UTC 2026-01-12 21:58:31 UTC hello@padlet.com teacherclau2016 https://padlet.com/lrbzmekhol1/mhgn52uzfffs/wish/266684663 Nina Otterloo, Gabriella Bloisi, Patrizia Setton]]> 2018-06-11 19:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lrbzmekhol1/mhgn52uzfffs/wish/266684663 Short Screenplay: Gamble By Gabriella Bloisi, Nina Otterloo & Patrizia SettonScene 1 INT. Dining room -- night3 people having dinner at Mike’s dining room in a dark atmosphere filled with candlelight.Richard, a professional wine taster, was talking to his friend’s daughter, Louise. Mike seems annoyed by the fact that his friend was not appreciating his meal or savoring the wine. Richard was only paying attention to Louise.Camera films Mike standing up and going to the studyMIKENow for the claret. I must go and fetch the claret, if you’ll excuse me. It’s in the study, with the cork out – breathing. It’s been there twenty-four hours. It’s the best place in the house. Richard helped choose it last time he was here. Richard shakes his head in agreement. Mike stands up and go get the wine. BlackoutGets back to Mike holding a bottle of wine. MIKEWhat about this one, Richard? You’ll never name this one!Richard look up at Mike and raise his eyebrows. RICHARD A claret? I assume that it's from one of the smaller vineyards? MIKE Maybe it is maybe it isn´t RICHARD Is it one of the great years? MIKE Yes, i can guarantee that RICHARD Then it shouldn't be too difficult Camera is now shooting the new bottle that mike is holding from the table angle. MIKE This one is rather difficult, I won't force you to bet on this one The camera is changing focus according to who is talking. RICHARD Why not? I´m perfectly willing to bet, you don´t think i´ll be able to name it do you? MIKE As a matter of fact, and with all due respect, I don´t RICHARD So you´ll bet me anything i like? MKE Certainly RICHARD So i want you to bet me the hand of your daughter in marriage Focus is now on Louise.Louise jumps, astonished LOUISE Hey! No! That's not funny! Look here daddy, that's not funny at all!Focus is back on Richard Changing according to the speaker RICHARD You said you would bet me anything i like, and you didn't say money! IF you wish to go back on your offer, that's quite alright to me MIKE You can't match the stake RICHARD You can have both my houses! Films Louise standing up from a low level. LOUISE I refuse to be betted on like this! MIKEHe can't possibly win darling! Come on girl, take it! I´m making you a fortune! What do you say? LOUISEAlright, just as long as you swear there's no danger of losing. MIKEGood. Then it's a bet.Mike poured the wine for himself and right after for all the others. Richard Pratt reached his glass while everyone watched him. Slowly, he took his first sip of the wine. For at least a minute, Pratt continued smelling the wine.Camera is moving from left to right recording 360 degrees watching Richard tasting. RICHARDUhmm, a very interesting wine. Now we can start to eliminate. I must move cautiously this time, must i not?Richard looks up at Mike and smiles. Camera focuses on Mike that remain serious. RICHARDWell, it is obviously a Médoc. No doubt about that. But from wich commune in Médoc does it come? This is a very gentle wine. Delightful in the aftertaste - consoling and feminine. That only associate with the wines of St Julien. Undoubtedly, this is a St. Julien.Richard paused for a second before continuing. RICHARD I am trying to figure out the growth. Not from a first growth, not even a second. It could be, however a third growth.Richard took another sip from the wine and resumed talking RICHARDIt is a fourth growth. Now, what are the fourth growth vineyards in St Jullien? AH I HAVE IT! NOW I HAVE IT! This is Chateau Branaire - Ducru, and the year 1934! This is my final answer! LOUISECome on Daddy!! - whined the girl - I want my two houses!!!! RICHARDWhat are you waiting for Mike? Come on, turn it around!Suddenly the maid, standing beside Richard, handed him a pair of glasses .Camera changes perspective, focusing on the maid. MAIDSir, I believe this belongs to you. RICHARDDo they? I'm not sure.... MAIDYes. I'm pretty sure. You left them in Mr. Schofield's study. On top of the green cabinet, when you happened to go in there by yourself before dinner, sir.Everyone seemed to be absorbing the information given. The camera runs through everyone's shocked face at the room. It was completely silent. The vibe is tense and the time slowly passes by. Mike starts to draw himself up in his chair, furious. Close up on Mike's angry and shocked face. THE END lrbzmekhol1 https://padlet.com/lrbzmekhol1/mhgn52uzfffs/wish/267989877 2018-06-20 18:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lrbzmekhol1/mhgn52uzfffs/wish/267989877