The day is breaking. The small town with ten circular primitive huts is located in a small open area in the dense forest, close to the border between the forest and the open-wide savanna, reaching to the horizon. The small huts are surrounded by a primitive wooden fence to protect against wild animals. The silence of the dawn is only broken by sporadic screams of birds and wild animals.
Ludwig holds the last cords as the music totally dies out. Nobody moves while his hands are still slightly lifted. Finally, he lowers his hands and lets his arms fall down along his body. He stands deeply concentrated with his head bowed. With one hand, he brushes his hair back. He turns to the audience. An enormous applause evolves to standing ovations. Ludwig turns and lifts his arms toward the audience. He turns back to orchestra and again lifts his arms. Finally, he again faces the audience and stands with the orchestra and the singers behind him. He smiles and almost laughs, totally delighted as though he cannot believe the achievement. The musicians zap their instruments as their standing applause. Ludwig again lifts his arms and embraces the audience. He bows deeply. He turns around and walks between the musicians toward the door to the concert corridor leaving the undiminished applause behind. The singers follow him.
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A Script Inspired by a True Story of the Elephant Killings
Set in a small town characterized by ten circular huts nestled at the edge of a dense forest and expansive savanna, the story unfolds at dawn. The primitive wooden fence surrounding the huts offers a sense of security against wild animals, while the tranquil silence of the morning is occasionally interrupted by the sounds of nature. This vivid setting creates an atmosphere that hints at both beauty and danger, inviting readers to explore the lives and challenges faced by the inhabitants in this remote environment.
"Lille Lyn og Farverne" er et fortryllende eventyr for alle aldre, hvor vi følger Lille Lyn, der er den eneste, der kan se farver i det lykkelige Kejserrige. Sammen med sin hund Perle skaber hun lykke, men må også flygte fra fare. Bogen udforsker kærlighed, sammenhold og tankerne om virkelighed og overtro.