Roar: The Final Roar, Part 3
Introduction:
In the final part of Roar, Harry’s journey culminates in a confrontation with the remnants of humanity. As his isolation turns him feral, we witness the ultimate clash between survival and madness. This concluding section brings together all the elements of the story - script, photography, and the raw emotion of a man pushed to his limits.
Script Excerpt 3:
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EXT. RIVER. DAY.
Harry is standing topless in a river, just staring into the fields and woodlands behind.
HARRY
What should we do now, Harry?
He smiles and dives into the water.
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EXT. HILL (CLIMB). DAY.
Harry is climbing along steep cliff edges. He’s walking higher and higher, aiming for that better view.
HARRY (VO)
Talking to yourself is inevitable. It just happens. You find comfort in your own voice.
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EXT. HILL (TOP). DAY.
Harry reaches the top and spins around. He cheers.
HARRY
Yaaassss!!!
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EXT. RIVER. DAY.
Harry is sitting on the river bed, topless again. This time, looking depressed.
HARRY (VO)
But life becomes repetitive. It becomes boring. You yearn for a companion.
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EXT. FOREST FIRE. DAY.
He is now standing by a fire, just staring into the flames.
HARRY (VO)
You think too much. Eventually, the darkness takes hold and you become feral.
He starts painting his face with mud.
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EXT. FOREST. DAY.
Harry is running through the forest like a warrior. He’s carrying a crude spear.
HARRY (VO)
Then you realise you’re not the only one left.
Harry stops in his tracks. Opposite him are several people, all standing there staring at the crazy man in front of them.
HARRY (VO)
But it’s too late. You’re too far gone in this dark world. So you charge and you roar.
Harry roars while charging towards the people in the forest, his spear raised in anger. One of them raises a rifle in defense.
HARRY (VO)
Then it ends.
When Harry is almost upon them, the gun fires.
END.
The climax of Roar is a brutal, raw depiction of a man who has lost everything, including his humanity. The photographs in this final section are meant to evoke a visceral response, mirroring Harry’s descent into madness and the ultimate, tragic confrontation with others. This ending is as much a reflection on the human condition as it is a story about survival.
Thank you for following this journey through Roar. I hope this exploration of script and photography has provided a unique insight into the power of storytelling through different mediums. Feel free to share your thoughts on Harry’s journey in the comments below.
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