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228 Jack Fritscher

As KARKOV reads the death sentence, the REVVING
SOUND of the trucks increases. Faraway LAUGHTER
is heard.

SHOT PANS SLOWLY UP
to the face of KARKOV reading.

Karkov: For political crimes committed against the Russian
people, the Committee of the Soviet sentences Nicholas
Romanov of the Imperial House of Romanov, his family and
heirs...
Although KARKOV’s lips continue to read, his voice mixes
and drowns in and under the outside SOUND of turmoil.

MEDIUM NICHOLAS

NICHOLAS seems not to comprehend.

ANOTHER ANGLE MEDIUM NICHOLAS
FEATURING ALEXANDRA

ANASTASIA stands halfway up in full realization.

MEDIUM THE FAMILY FEATURING ANASTASIA

The FAMILY is trapped, terrified.

CLOSE UP ANASTASIA

ANASTASIA reaches for her FATHER and her little
BROTHER.

MEDIUM ANGLE SAME AS ABOVE

ANASTASIA continues to rise.

Alexandra: My sweet Jesus!

ALEXANDRA’s forehead explodes.

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