Hotel Rwanda Page #4

The guests break into LOUD APPLAUSE. Paul flings open double doors to a

reception room and the crowd moves in.

PAUL:

Mr. Ambassador, please come in.

US AMBASSADOR:

Thank you, Paul.

A UN Colonel, OLIVER, middle aged, Canadian,follows the US Ambassador.

The Colonel wear the blue berets and armbands of UN Peacekeepers. (all

UN troops will be distinguished by their bright blue berets, white

helmets and arm bands)

PAUL:

Colonel Oliver, you are very welcome.

The Ambassador shakes the Colonel's hand.

US AMBASSADOR:

Colonel. I'd like you to meet Mr. Colson,

of our Regional Aid Division.

MR. COLSON, crew cut, military build, is obviously CIA.

US AMBASSADOR (CONT'D)

Colonel Oliver is the liason officer for

the U.N. peace keeping forces.

Paul backs away unnoticed...

INT. KITCHEN/HOTEL MILLE COLLINES. DAY

...then marches into the busy kitchen, claps his hands toward a

gathering of waiters.

PAUL:

Please, serve the hors d'ouvres now.

A waiter whispers to him.

WAITER:

General Bizimungu wants to see you.

Paul heads out of the kitchen.

INT. HOTEL BAR. DAY

A luxurious lounge/club called the Kigali Club - an African

Casablanca, complete with animal heads, a statue of a mountain gorilla,

grand piano in the corner. Rwandan Hutu army officers, (distinguished

by their crisp khaki uniforms, in the style of the French army), arms

dealers, government dignitaries, businessmen and reporters mingle

freely. The few tourists stand out.

Paul heads to a table. The center of attention and conversation is

General BIZIMUNGU, 40's, dressed in a crisp, heavily decorated

uniform, a strong figure, relaxed, in control.

GENERAL BIZIMUNGU

Paul, this scotch is exceptional.

PAUL:

It's a single malt, Glenmorangie. I

thought you'd like it. Anything you need,

gentlemen, let me know.

GENERAL BIZIMUNGU

Oh, Paul, talk to the coat check, please.

Paul heads for the lobby. He's intercepted by an zealous young Tutsi

reporter BENEDICT who covers the political scene for the local

independent newspaper.

BENEDICT:

Paul, Paul, a moment please.

PAUL:

Yes, Benedict, what can I do?

BENEDICT:

Can you get me into the Ambassador's

reception?

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